Vicenta Legaspi Abasolo, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
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in honor of J.D. is planned for Saturday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. at 4841 Sondej Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23321. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Akers family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.horne, Make a memorial contribution |
ANDRES, Thelma Glenn, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2009 while residing with her youngest son in Atlanta, Georgia. She was formerly a longtime resident of Chesterfield, Virginia. She retired from Bellwood after more than 25 years of service. She was born on June 12, 1925 in Pamplin City, Virginia to the late Alda A. Brown and Ernest C. Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Andy" L. Andres; sisters, Annie Bullock, Marie Hendrix and Hazel Barnes, all of Richmond, Ernestine C. Mann of Danville, Virginia, and Katherine Childress of Portsmouth, Virginia. She is survived by her sons, Donald Glenn Clement, wife, Margaret, Frank Clement, wife, Sherilynn, of Richmond, and David Lee Andres of Atlanta, Georgia; twin sisters, Ruth M. Hancock of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Rose Davis McAbee of Farmville, Virginia; three brothers, Ernest C. Davis and Douglas E. Davis, both of Cumberland, Virginia, and Velden E. Davis of Chesterfield, Virginia; six grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, and a large host of nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Cumberland, Virginia. Memorial services will be conducted at Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Building Fund at Centenary United Methodist Church in Cumberland, Virginia. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Jerry Lee Anthony PORTSMOUTH - Jerry Lee "Mr. Jerry" Anthony, 82, died Aug. 11, 2009. A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Steele-Bullock Funeral Home. |
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Janice B. Baltimore CHESAPEAKE - Janice Bodrick Baltimore, 57, died Aug. 14, 2009. A funeral will be Friday, Aug. 21, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, is in charge. |
s will be held noon Monday, August 17, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Rick Harris officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Beynon, Catharine D. "Mickey" - "Mickey" Catharine D. Beynon Catharine D. "Mickey" Beynon, age 77, of Stuarts Draft, Va., went to her heavenly home on Wednesday August 12, 2009. .... |
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will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. in the Norfolk chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments. |
Blake, Rita J. - Rita J. Blake Rita J. Blake, age 73, passed away August 11, 2009 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, Virginia. Mrs. Blake was born February .... |
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Mary Margaret Handy Blankenship, 59, passed away, Friday, August 14, 2009. Funeral Services 1 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009, at BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Wesleyan Church, 525 Harkrader St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or flowers will be appreciated. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., SW, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
begins. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Autism Speaks, Alec's A Team, c/o Linda Boothe, 1313 Unity Lane, Moneta, Va. 24121. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Monday, August 17, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Dr. Eldridge Cullum and the Rev. Danny Holdren officiating. Interment will follow in Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday after 11 a.m. and the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
Ernest William Briggs VIRGINIA BEACH - Ernest William Briggs, 92, died Aug. 15, 2009, in Westminster-Canterbury. Arrangements are pending with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. |
BRIGGS, F. Norman, passed away August 7, 2009 in Stockton, Calif., following a long battle with cancer. He was 85. Born in Davis, Calif., he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, receiving an A.B., M.S., and Ph.D., completing his studies in 1952. Dr. Briggs held academic positions at Harvard, Tufts, University of Pittsburgh, and VCU. At VCU, he chaired the Department of Physiology from 1971 to 1985. Following his resignation of the chairmanship, he elected to continue his work and stay on as a Distinguished Professor. While living in Richmond, he and his wife enjoyed sailing the Chesapeake and playing tennis at the Westwood Racquet Club. Following his retirement from VCU in 2000, Dr. Briggs and his wife spent time living in Kilmarnock, Va., where they enjoyed sailing and learning to golf. Dr. Briggs is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ozell Briggs of Stockton, Calif.; his brother, his daughter, two grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. A memorial service was held Friday, August 14, in Stockton, Calif. Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to Keep Tahoe Blue. |
for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held for her at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Rose Nell Brown will rest beneath a bank of yellow roses and her memory will bloom forever in the hearts of her family., Make a memorial contribution |
with NNSY's Shop 64 and was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church where she had been an usher, and Rhoda Chapter No. 231 Order of the Eastern Star. She was formerly a member of Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk. Survivors include one son, Ronnie A. Brown Sr. (Adrian); five sisters, Carolyn Kearney, Sylvia Reid, Clara Bailey, Jacqueline Freeman and Joyce Tolliver; three brothers, Earlie Towe Jr. (Linda), Walter Towe (Peggy) and Josephus Towe (Ava); two grandchildren, Ronnie Anthony Jr. and Katelyn Brown; two aunts, Ella Towe and Olivia High; one uncle, the Rev. Benjamin Lloyd; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including a special friend, David Penn; and her son-in-law, Lamar Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renita Brown Brookshire and a sister, Jeanette Jones. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Olive Branch Baptist Church by the Rev. Ernest Reid. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Viewing will begin Monday at noon. The body will be in the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. The family will be at the residence., Make a memorial contribution |
Samuel Brown Jr. NORFOLK - On Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, Samuel Brown Jr., 86, of the 2700 block of Corprew Ave., left this life to enter into eternity. He was born Saturday, Nov. 6, 1922, in North Carolina, to the late Samuel and Mamie Brown. He was predeceased by his wife, Pearlean O. Fuller Brown; one grandson, Claude J. Skinner; one great- grandson, Kendall Johnson; and a brother, William L. Brown. Samuel was educated in Tarboro, N.C., public schools. He joined the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran. Upon leaving the armed forces, Samuel moved to Norfolk, where he became a cook for several local Jewish restaurants and hotels. Later, he became an assistant maintenance supervisor for Royal Mace Apartments. Samuel also worked for Murray's Foods as an assistant manager. Samuel accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour and became a member of St. Thomas AME Church. He loved to cook, play dominoes, and just being around family and friends. Samuel was a loving and caring person. He loved his entire family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Samuel leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Frances C. Skinner (Charles Powell) of Norfolk; two sons, Claude J. Brooms Jr. (Angela) of Georgia and Larry Brooms of Norfolk; five grandchildren, Lavern O. Skinner of Norfolk, Treza Johnson (Eddie) of Georgia, Carletta Perry (Troy) of Franklin, Va., Waverly L. Skinner of Norfolk, and Marcus Brooms of Georgia; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Flossie Branchcomb (Charles) and Anne Walker, both of Chesapeake; one brother-in-law, Earl Fuller of Norfolk; three special cousins, Jetta Knight, Rudolph Knight and Leroy Howard, all of Tarboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Tuesday in St. Thomas AME Church, Norfolk, by the Rev. Joseph Lamb. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Norfolk. The remains will be ready for viewing Monday, Aug. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 1225 Tidewater Drive, Apt. 141, for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held Monday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
BYNUM, LeeShaun departed this life August 9, 2009. He is survived by two children, LeeShaun Jr. and Jamel Bynum; devoted mother and father, Cheryl and Toney Bynum; three sisters, Ardis, Antoinette and Ebony; four brothers, Derrick, Robert Quamar and Toney Jr.; two grandparents, Frances Dade and Mary Battle; a host of other relatives and friends, one devoted, Janelle Woodson. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, where funeral services will be conducted on Monday, 1 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
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. |
will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Hollins Road Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Horace Light officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their love and care, especially LeAnn and Rosa. The family requests donations be made to the Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel & Crematory, 362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Alvin J. Callis PORTSMOUTH - Alvin Joseph Callis, 82, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, after a long illness. He was born in Harrellsville, N.C., Sept. 24, 1926, to the late Cora Meadows and Samuel Alexander Callis. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Willoughby Bazemore; a brother, Maynard Callis; and three sisters, Lorraine Hayes, Frances Eure and Alice Orland Clark. Mr. Callis was born in Person County, North Carolina. He was a former member of Harrellsville Baptist Church in North Carolina and Alexander Baptist Church in Portsmouth. Mr. Callis graduated from Harrellsville High School in Hertford County, North Carolina, in 1944. He farmed for a year before serving in the United States Army during World War II. He was inducted at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 29, 1944, and received basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. He passed through Fort Meade, Md., and Camp Stoneman, Calif., in June 1945. Mr. Callis was sergeant first class in the ground forces. Overseas duty was in the Philippine Islands from June 30, 1945 to Oct. 8, 1946, and Mr. Callis served on the islands of Leyte, Mindanao and Luzon. He was discharged Dec. 7, 1946. Mr. Callis' second tour of duty was in the Korean War from Nov. 3, 1950, to Oct. 10, 1951. Mr. Callis graduated from Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprentice School Oct. 14, 1953, and worked as an insulator. He retired as a general foreman after 37 years. Mr. Callis was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local Number 9. He was on the executive committee of the 5th Naval District Metal Trades Council. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1984. Mr. Callis was an avid lover of the outdoors and hunting. He was an outstanding angler and won numerous trophies and awards as a member of the Norfolk County Anglers Club, which he was a member until the club retired in July 1992. He was an excellent golfer and made two holes-in-one during his golfing years. He also enjoyed gardening. Mr. Callis became a member of the American Legion, Post 310, in 1954 and was a lifelong member. He was sergeant at arms in 1955, and first vice commander in 1956. Mr. Callis leaves to mourn his daughters, Margaret Anne Laskin-Born and husband Edward of Colerain, N.C., and Jo Lynn Brown and husband Nick of Chesapeake; three grandsons, Nick Brown of Chesapeake, Randy Brown and wife Christy of Portsmouth, and Justin Laskin of London, England; three great-grandchildren, Rachael, Joey and Aiden Brown; and three brothers, Samuel, Elton and Cecil Callis. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Burial will follow in the Bazemore family cemetery in Cofield, N.C., at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to The American Legion, Post 310, 3107 American Legion Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. The family wishes to express their thanks to April Neal, a kind and patient caregiver, to the Palliative Care Nurses of Bon Secours Maryview Hospital, and the hospice nurses and staff of the Bon Secours Nursing Care Center for their compassion and care of Mr. Callis during his stay there., Make a memorial contribution |
Pauline White Carey SALISBURY, Md. - Pauline White Carey, 92, widow of retired broadcaster Samuel Sidney Carey, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at Wicomico Nursing Home following a stroke. Born in Salisbury June 25, 1917, Polly was the daughter of Martin Bowles White and Stella Dykes White. A graduate of Washington High School, Princess Anne, she graduated first in her RN class at the Peninsula General Hospital School of Nursing in 1937. After earning her registered nursing degree, she taught nursing arts at Peninsula General. The Careys moved to Richmond, Va., during World War II, where Polly taught at Grace Hospital and worked briefly as a public health nurse. After raising their family, the Careys returned in 1969 to Salisbury, where she worked for the Wicomico County Health Department, first as a visiting nurse in Allen District and later as a mental health nurse. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Roger Neill Carey (Nancy Temperly) of Salisbury, Sidney Lee Carey (Donna Tapper) of Olive Branch, Miss., and Jane Carey Gardner (Gary Hale Gardner) of Norfolk. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Lisa Childers Dickerson of Memphis, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Sara Carey Eaton of Seaford; and nieces, Catherine McAlister of Ocean Pines, Mary Lee Winters of Salisbury and Roy Carey and Allison Higgins, both of New Jersey. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and past corresponding secretary of the Samuel Chase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Polly was preceded in death by her husband in 1994, and her younger brother, Calvin Martin White, in 2004. Polly's family was vitally important to her. She and Sam traveled the world together. After his death, she spent many enjoyable hours with neighbors, old friends and colleagues. A funeral will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Division Street at Route 50, Salisbury, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. Friends may call at Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Monday, Aug. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Polly to Trinity United Methodist Church or the . To send condolences to the family, visit, Make a memorial contribution |
CARROLL, Reginald R. "Rocky" III, of Richmond, departed this life August 15, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
. Friends may call on Monday afternoon for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
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s 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Buena Vista Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista., Make a memorial contribution |
CILINSKI, Rev. Msgr. John T., 85, passed away peacefully at his residence in Arlington, Va., on Friday, August 14, 2009. Surviving are his brothers, Walter P. Cilinski and Edward P. Cilinski; his sisters, Mary C. Schuyler and Helen C. Terry; as well as 18 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1910 N. Randolph St., Arlington, Va., 22207, with a Vigil service at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at St. Agnes Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Alexandria, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Office of Vocations, 200 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 904, Arlington, Va., 22203, or Capital Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, Va., 22042. Arrangements by Murphy Funeral Home. |
CLASEN, Willi, 69, of Richmond, passed away on August 12, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Elke, and son, Christopher. |
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 |
In Loving Memory Rebecca S. Cogdell January 28, 1934 - July 8, 1999 We miss you and we will always love you forever. Your Children Carleen, Angela, Carlos and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Collins, Robert A. - Robert A. Collins Robert A. Collins, age 74, of Manassas, Virginia died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Collins was a veteran .... |
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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 at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, at 3 p.m. today followed by a burial in Eastern Shore Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, a reception for friends will be held at Princess Anne Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Young Life Virginia Beach, 580 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, 1917 Artic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Cook, Jack Lee - Jack Lee Cook Jack Lee Cook, age 76, a resident of Manassas, Virginia for 47 years, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 in Norton, Virginia. .... |
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will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009, in the Chapel of Horne Funeral Home conducted by Chaplain Jonathan Webster with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Cooper family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
for Bernard J. Coski, who died Aug. 1, 2009, will be Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road. |
of remembrance was held in Connecticut at the Masonic Home and Hospital. Burial will be private in New Haven, Conn., at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Capital Campaign c/o St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, 3300A South Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 or to Masonicare, 33 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492., Make a memorial contribution |
COUCH, Philip Freet Jr., 69, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2009, in his Powhatan home. He is survived by many family and friends, including his his seven children, Kent Couch, Michael Couch, Brian Couch, Suzanne Yearout, Lori Davis, Bruce Couch and Darren Couch; and his two brothers, Richard Couch and William Couch. Also surviving are the children's spouses, nine grandchildren and numerous friends whom he thought of like family. Phil had a love of the outdoors and was an active hunter and fisherman. At home he had his longtime hunting companion, Bird, and three beagles. A favorite of his and his visitors was the large variety of birds which regularly visited his feeder. He was loved by so many and will be missed by all. A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, August 22, at 5 p.m. at his home in Powhatan. His ashes will be scattered at a later date on his beloved farm in Cumberland. |
will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009, at St. Paul United Methodist Church with a visitation an hour before. The Daniel family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612., Make a memorial contribution |
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, today 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. |
will be held Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, 4889 Princess Anne Road. No flowers, please. Memorial donations may be made to Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Turpin and the Rev. Angela Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all the great care. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardner, Make a memorial contribution |
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s. Final rites entrusted to Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of John W. Jr. EDMONDS December 5, 1951 August 16, 2004, Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure,, Loving you always, Forgetting you never., ~Author Unknown~, Remembered With Love,, Kim, Ashley, Ann, John, Jaiden, and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
4 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009, at New Life Christian Ministries. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
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of internment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be decided. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice at Shell Point Village, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908, or to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957-3209, Make a memorial contribution |
Betty Crowder (Ga-Ga) Fitzgerald), 80, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2009. She is preceded in death by her sister, Doris Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Bohmer and husband, Douglas, of Roanoke; son, Barry Fitzgerald, of Key West, Fla.; grandsons, Cameron and Josh Bohmer; and sister, Mary Alys (Pete) Crowder. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. She was a beautiful and loving mother, Ga-Ga, friend and nurse who greatly cared for everyone in her life. We will miss her with all of our hearts. There will be a celebration of her life 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Deyerle Road for friends and family. A reception for all will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall. A private family inurnment will be the following day at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton on Monday, August 17, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. William R. Booth officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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GOODMAN, Kenneth, entered eternal rest on August 14, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home will be serving his family. |
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Gray, Inez Loleta - Inez Loleta Gray Inez Loleta Gray, age 93, of Manassas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14th, 2009 at her .... |
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Gerrilyn E. Green NORFOLK - Missionary Gerrilyn E. Green passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mildred Richardson. Gerrilyn was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk. She began her career at the Ford Motor Plant in September 1976 and retired as a supervisor from Ford in August 1992. She is survived by three sons, Nickie N. Green, Lafayette Cordair Green (D'Lynn J. Green) and Gary Newsome; two sisters, Bernadette Dixon and Jackie Robinson; and a brother, Lafayette Richardson. She was recently predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Richardson. She leaves to mourn a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. in New Hope COGIC with Pastor Calvin Durham officiating. A viewing will be held Monday, Aug. 17, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Riddick Funeral Service. Their will be a wake from 6 to 7 p.m. The remains will be placed in the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will take place in Rosewood Memorial Park. Condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
James M. Gregory ROANOKE RAPIDS - James Melvin "Dukie" Gregory, 62, died Aug. 14, 2009. A funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Fresh Fire Assembly of God Church. Massey Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Martha Jean Powell Gullian, 71, of Marion, Va., passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009. Arrangements by Seaver Brown Funeral Service & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
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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. |
s 12 noon Monday, August 17, 2009, at Felts Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax., 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 |
William David Hockenberry, 62, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Friday, August 14, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
HODGE, Michael Leonard, 59, of Hopewell, Virginia, died Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born in Radford, Virginia and was a retired lab technician with Honeywell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Nijah and Janet Nelson Hodge; a granddaughter, Abby Nicole Horne; and his mother and father-in-law, Aubrey Byron Jr. and Elizabeth Connelly. Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Vicki Connelly Hodge of Hopewell; two daughters, Angela Hodge Horne and husband, Rusty, of Disputanta, and Amy E. Hodge Mullenix and husband, John, of Hopewell; a son, Michael Anthony Hodge of Hopewell; his pet dog, SweetTart; seven grandchildren, Brittany, Trey, Vicki, Haleigh, Nolan, Kristen and Michael; a sister, Jackie Gibbs and husband, Andy, of Prince George; a niece, Michelle Parr and husband, Kevin and their children, Amanda and Tyler of Hopewell; a nephew, Michael Gibbs and wife, Angela and their children, Alexis and Michael of Petersburg; and best friend, Dennis Bickings of Hopewell. The family will receive friends Monday, August 17, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Hopewell, with The Rev. Jeff Raymond, pastor, officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to The , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216 or First Baptist Church, 402 N. 2nd Avenue, Hopewell, Va. 23860. Condolences may be registered at jtmorriss.com. |
at 11 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009 at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in his name at the Bank of Hampton Roads. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Hollis, Roy Allen - Roy Allen Hollis Roy Allen Hollis, age 69, of Woodbridge, Virginia died Monday, August 10, 2009 at Potomac Hospital. He had served in the .... |
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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. |
in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Grace Church or Marlbank Recreation Association. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice and Seniorcorp for the care of our father and special thanks to Arlene Minsterman for her care of Otis. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton., Make a memorial contribution |
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Aug 16, 2009 The funeral for Iris Bryant Garner, 64, of Bassett, who died Aug. 11, 2009, was held Friday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, with the Rev. Gary Hazelwood officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. Pallbearers were Donnie Bryant, Joseph Bryant, Travis Byrd, Darrell Peters, Eddie Bryant and Chuck Hazelwood. |
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. |
s 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Sylvester Journey Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Sylvester "Saint" Journey Sr., 57, of the 3800 block of Greenway Court East, died Aug. 9, 2009, in Lavonia, Ga. A native of St. Louis, he had been a welder with L-3 Communications in Norfolk. Mr. Journey retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, and its Male Chorus and Combined Choir. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Journey; two daughters, Yolanda Sims of Texas and Crystal Fowler of Massachusetts; two sons, Sylvester Journey Jr. of Oklahoma and Christopher Fowler of Massachusetts; a sister, Prencilla Journey of Missouri; five brothers, Damon Journey and Andre Journey, both of Missouri, Charles Journey of Tennessee, Ronald Journey of Illinois and Tommy Journey of Missouri; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Rehoboth Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, by Dr. Harry Poole. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The remains will be ready for viewing Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
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was held Thursday, August 13, 2009, by Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg, W.Va., 304-645-2060., Make a memorial contribution |
for family and friends conducted by the Rev. Kathy Hale will be held at Sunset Cemetery on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Auburn UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 74, Riner, Va. 24149.The family would like to thank the staff of Warm Hearth and Good Samaritan Hospice for their caring support. The family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. On line condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Aug. 18 for family and close friends. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the . Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank Klein, 95, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009, after a valiant struggle with cancer. Frank served as Captain in the United States Marine Air Corps during World War II. His numerous assignments included Midway, Okinawa, Guam and China. He also served at Guadalcanal as Commanding Officer of his squadron, assisting in repelling an almost overwhelming enemy force into a resounding victory, thus securing the island of Guadalcanal. Born into poverty to immigrant parents, Frank overcame huge obstacles and succeeded in his careers with the Federal Department of Agriculture and The New York City Transit Authority. He was an active member of the Floral Park United Methodist Church in New York, and later the Bonsack United Methodist Church of Roanoke, until illness limited his ability. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers; a sister; and his oldest son, Frank Kendrick Klein. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Inez Finch Klein; daughter, the Rev. Candice L. Klein; son, Kevin C. Klein; daughter-in-law, Kathleen B. Klein; granddaughter, Megan A. Klein; and numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. He was surrounded by friends and neighbors during this difficult time, and especially by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lancaster and Mrs. Audrey Arthur. The family is very grateful for the staff and care they received from Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Amedisys Hospice Services and Nurse One. Their professionalism and dedication is second to none. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 17, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel with interment immediately following at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie Morris and the Rev. Kendall Johnson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Running Strong for American Indian Youth at 213 N. Second Street in Raton, N.M. 87740 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Klein family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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engineer from the government. Lester is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sally Louise Logan; son and daughter-in-law, Casey L. and Colleen M. Logan of Estero, Fla.; and grandchildren, Paris, Seth, Justin, Kyle and Madeline. Services will be private. Condolences may be registered online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Jane Ann Louk NORFOLK - Jane Ann Louk, 79, passed away Aug. 12, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today at Fairview Baptist Church, 1204 Tatemstown Road, Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. A reception will be held at 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
MALLORY, Lena Ann, of Richmond, departed this life August 15, 2009. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later. |
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s will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Riverview Baptist Church with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn, the Rev. Terry Easter and the Rev. Wilmar Wagner officiating. Interment in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The visitation will be at Riverview Baptist Church Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family ask that memorials be made to Riverview Baptist Church, 219 Big Stoney Creek Rd., Ripplemead, Va. 24150 and marked for Ovarian Cancer Society. The family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate., Make a memorial contribution |
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MASON, George Wade Jr., 78, of Henrico, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at the McGuire Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Richmond. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Rosina A. Mason; two sisters, Dorothy Henley and Susie Davis; three brothers, Clyde S. West, Thomas West and Allie West; and many nieces and nephews. George served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans and the Paralysis Society of America. He also belonged to the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Shriners of North America and Westhampton Lodge #302 in Richmond. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 18. Interment Woodland Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. |
will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, 1264 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
McCALL, Ms. Shawn, an employee of UPS, departed this life August 14, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. |
McCREIGHT, Ethelynd Elizabeth Bamford, 87, of Richmond, passed away August 14, 2009 after a long battle with dementia. She was the widow of M. Hugh McCreight. She is survived by her devoted son, Hugh B. McCreight Sr. "Bamie" and his wife, Anne Chaddock McCreight; grandchildren, Hugh B. McCreight Jr. (Siewhiang), Lori E. Kreckman (Brian), R. Lawrence Hayes (Britt), Krista B. Crandell (Shane); one sister, Nelda B. Clark; one cousin, Kay M. Heppinstill; seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. McCreight was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church and a member of Areme Chapter #17 OES. A special thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Lynmoore. You are the best. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Chapel Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. A mausoleum service will be conducted on Monday, August 17, at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Mrs. Ethelynd B. McCreight to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America at http://www.alzfdn.org or by calling 866-afa-8484. |
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 |
manager for too many years. Ruby was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her generous nature and kind heart. Memorials may be made to the D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel & Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
McLANE, Nadine Lee, 92, of Richmond, Va., widow of William C. McLane, U.S. Army retired, passed away surrounded by her loving family members on August 13, 2009. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy Sutor, Judy Neville and Joyce McLane; seven grandchildren, two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Joyce Andrews and Barbara Harris; and several nieces and nephews. Nadine was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and role model, and will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. Services will be private. |
Mary Alice M. McNew CHESAPEAKE - Mary Alice McCready McNew, 83, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, at her home in Chesapeake. The only child of Mavis Hatfield and Sanders Oury McCready, Mary A. was born in Bluefield, W.Va., April 9, 1926. Afflicted with childhood polio, Mary A. refused to let it hinder her, and took dance classes to strengthen her legs. Mary A.'s family relocated during the Depression to Glade Spring, in Washington County, Virginia, and Glade Spring became the place she always afterward considered home. There, she met the man who would become her husband, Charles Grant McNew Jr. of Bristol, Tenn. Charles served as a staff sergeant in England and France during World War II, and sent Mary A. a steady stream of love letters and gifts from Europe. Upon his return from the war, Charles married Mary A. and moved to Portsmouth, where they remained happily together until Charles's death in 1994. Mary A. is survived by a son, Charles Sanders McNew; his wife, Melanie King McNew; a granddaughter, Maeve Lawson McNew; a soon-to-be-born grandson, Charles Grant McNew III; and dearest friend and companion, Sallie Elliott. Mary A. was a strong woman who lived life and left life on her own terms. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 18, beginning at noon at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Meade, Mark D. - Mark D. Meade Mark D. Meade, age 35, beloved teacher and coach at Osbourn Park High School passed away on August 12, 2009. He .... |
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Carl Max Monroe VIRGINIA BEACH - Carl Max Monroe, 90, died at his home Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Mr. Monroe was born in Leavenworth, Kan., the son of the late Lee DeWitt and Helen Anna Monroe. He served in World War II and retired from the Army Reserves as a colonel. He retired from his civilian career with the Shell Chemical Company, Agricultural Chemicals Research and Development, after 34 years. He earned his B.S. degree at Colorado State University and his Ph.D. from the University of California - Berkeley in botany. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dora Mae of the home; his daughter, Kristin and son Kirk; sister, Nancy Mayle; niece, Diana Mayle; and nephew, Glen Mayle. Burial, with military honors, will be in Arlington National Cemetery Monday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be conducted at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009. The Rev. Thomas Lee and the Rev. Branan Thompson Jr. will officiate. A reception will immediately follow. Graveside interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park with Military Rites. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Windsor Hills United Methodist Church or the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 9 a.m. on September 4, 2009, in Arlington National Cemetery with her son-in-law, the Rev. Richard Pobjecky, officiating. The family wishes to thank all those who ministered to Catherine and her family during this past year by their prayers and presence. Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke, is serving the Moss family, and online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Murray Leon Nixon Sr. EDENTON - Murray Leon Nixon Sr., 74, of the 3000 block of Rocky Hock Road, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, in his home. Mr. Nixon was the son of the late Mary Nixon and Joel Cecil Nixon. Mr. Nixon always donated, no matter the situation; he always seemed to put others before himself. He was a member of the North Carolina Fisheries Association, the Albemarle Sound Action Program, and Albemarle Pamlico Estuarine Study. In October 1987, Gov. Martin appointed him to the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission Board, and in 1989 he was reappointed for four more years. He was a lifetime member of Rocky Hock Baptist Church, a member of the Carey Evans Sunday school class, and a member of the Chowan County Sheriff Association. Murray was a member of Oak Grove Hunting Club for many years and hunting master until 1990 and was honored as the 2006 Sportsman of the Year. He was also a member of Center Hill Hunting Club since 1988 and Cisco Hunting Club since 1987. He served our country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 40. Murray was a member of the United States Chamber of Commerce and the Chowan County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber named him as Business Man of the Year in 2007. He was a member of the NRA and was a North Carolina Lifetime Sportsman. Mr. Nixon served in the Rocky Hock Ruritans from 1987 to 1995. During this time, he was on the Board of Directors for three years and was named Ruritan of the Year in 1990. He was a North Carolina Farm Bureau Member and served on the Executors Board of Directors for the Center Hill Fire Dept. He enjoyed retirement so much, so in 1995 he established another milestone here in Rocky Hock, Nixon Family Restaurant Inc. His motto here is "Where you are treated like family." He opened the doors every morning, Tuesday through Saturday between 4 to 4:30 a.m., to feed his early risers, thus giving 35 more jobs to our community. Mr. Nixon is survived by his wife, Ruby B. Nixon of the home; his six children, Murray Leon Nixon Jr. and his wife Charlotte, Jimmy Nixon and his wife Pattie, Louis Nixon and his wife Dianne, Ricky Nixon and his wife Denise, Lynda Harrell and her husband Ronnie, all of Edenton, and Lisa Nixon Quinn and her husband John "Jack" of Elizabeth City; four brothers, Thomas Nixon Sr. and his wife Jeanette, W. Earl Nixon and his wife Aby, J.C. Nixon Jr. and his wife Lois, and Leroy Nixon, all of Edenton; three sisters, Ada Butler and her husband Colon of Edenton, Mary Lou Redden of Chesapeake and Frances Layden and her husband Larry of Edenton; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Nixon was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian White Nixon; his brother, Louis Jesse Nixon; and his great-granddaughter, Haley Nixon. A celebration of Mr. Nixon's life will be held at 5 p.m. today, Aug. 16, in Rocky Hock Baptist Church with Dr. James Horton, the Rev. Tracy Smith and the Rev. Gene Asbell officiating. Burial will follow in Nixon's family cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home Saturday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and at their home at other times. Memorials may be made to the , c/o Robert S. Harrell, 1601 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC 27932, Rocky Hock Baptist Church, 113 Rocky Hock Church Road, Edenton, NC 27932, or to Albemarle Hospice, P.O. Box 189, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. Evans Funerals and Cremations of Edenton is serving the Nixon family. Friends may send online condolences by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
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and also retired as a food broker with Lao & Sons. He was a member of the Aragona Moose Lodge, OBGA Golf Association, Signature Golf Course and Eagle Haven Golf Course. He was an avid golfer, joke teller, and never met a stranger. Lew cherished his family and friends. He is survived by his sons, Raymond Ottavi and wife Barbara of Hampton and Lew Ottavi Jr. and wife Marty of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Raymond Ottavi and wife Carol of Gage, N.C., Shannon McCarty and husband Bill of Tampa, Fla., Lisa Ingold and husband Greg of Eugene, Ore., and Amy Lehm and husband Kent of Southern Pines, N.C.; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene DeLisa and Mary Gentile and husband Ed, both of Connecticut; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
and at other times at the residence, 319 Hilltop Dr., Independence, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely asks that memorial contributions be made to Grayson County High School, Athletic Department, P.O. Box 190, Independence, Va. 24348 or Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, Va. 24333. Arrangements by ReinsSturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., 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. |
Robert John Perry VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert John "Perry" Perry, 76, of the 400 block of Barcelona Lane, died Aug. 11, 2009, in his residence. Born in Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He also worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was a civil servant for 20 years. He was the owner of Perry's Lounge for 30 years. Mr. Perry was a member of Union Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Men's Choir. He was also a Mason. Educated in the Virginia Beach school system, he also attended Tidewater Community College. Survivors include four daughters, Kristi Linyear, Vernika Torain (Charles), Valerie Franklin (Marvin Sr.) and DeShelle Jordan (Kenneth); one son, Robert Lee Jackson; two sisters, Geneva Gray and Mary Hunter; seven grandchildren, Gregory Blackett Jr., Vonez Blackett, Joycelyn Torain, DeTroy Woolard, Marvin Franklin Jr., Jonathan Jordan and Dorianna Jordan; one great-grandchild, Vanessa Blackett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Ethel Perry; his wife, Doris Jean Perry; two sisters, Alberta Bartee and Esther Murril; and three brothers, David Perry, William Perry and James Perry. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at noon in Union Baptist Church, 4608 South Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Dr. Thomasine Reid will preside. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is handling the arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the funeral home. There will be a repast at Calvary Revival Church on Poplar Hall Drive following the committal., Make a memorial contribution |
Samuel R. Pickerel, 55, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Friday, August 14, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at noon on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va., with Msgr. Thomas Miller officiating. Interment to follow at St. Andrews Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Polhill's name to the Ocala Wild Life Sanctuary, P.O. Box 1924, Ocala, Fla. 34478 or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 7525 S. US Hwy. 41, Dunnellon, Fla. 34432 or St. Andrews Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24016 or to the Hospice of Marion County (Legacy House), 9505 SW 110th St., Ocala, Fla. 34481. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home, 352-489-2429., Make a memorial contribution |
Herbert E. Post CHESAPEAKE - Herbert Eugene Post, 70, of Gainsborough Square, passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, in a Norfolk hospital. He was a former superintendant of Globe Iron Construction Co. for more than 25 years, and retired from Virginia-Carolina Steel Company. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Nellie Brummer Post and Hebert Humphrey Post. Mr. Post was a graduate of Granby High School, a member of St. Stephen, Martyr Roman Catholic Church, and was a volunteer for 20 years with the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. He also served with the Virginia National Guard. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Marilyn F. Post; two daughters, Deborah and Elizabeth; two stepsons, Stephen V. Pappas of Chesapeake and Brian M. Pappas of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Church of St. Stephen, Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 1544 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, by the Rev. Monsignor Michael D. McCarron. Burial will be private in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery at a later date. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Chesapeake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Humane Society or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
Ollie Powell PORTSMOUTH - Ollie Powell, 64, of the 3100 block of Tournament Drive, died Aug. 13, 2009. A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Deliverance Center. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
PURKS, Esther C., went home to be with her Lord Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Michael Chornensky. She is survived by her husband, Clifton C. Purks Jr.; children, Nadine Bivins (John) and Clifton C. Purks III (Judy); sister, Annie C. VonGray; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. Esther was a lifetime member of Hardy Central Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 911, Sandston, Va., 23150, or the Christian Children's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23294. |
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with full military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center, c/o Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, 736 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Margaret Roberson RATHDRUM, Idaho - Margaret "Toni" Roberson, 76, passed into the arms of God July 16, 2009. A former resident of Chesapeake, she lived in the Portlock section on Ida Street for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Maggie Taylor; one sister, Edna Locust; and two brothers, Wallace and Luther, all of Chesapeake. She is survived by two sons, Philip and Anthony Roberson of Rathdrum; one grandson, Philip Roberson III; one granddaughter, Tabitha; a sister, Peggy DeMaio; and a brother, Roland (Nina) Taylor, both of Norfolk. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, handled the arrangements. The guestbook may be signed at, for Toni will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Faith Temple, 1173 George St., Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
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Robinson, Ernest "Bucky" - "Bucky" Ernest Robinson Ernest "Bucky" Robinson, age 59, of Woodbridge, Va. died August 12, 2009 at Potomac Hospital. He was a Personnel Specialist at .... |
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Margaret Russo, 89, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Ridge, N.Y., left her beloved family to be with her dear Lord and her predeceased husband, Anthony J. Russo Sr., of 63 wonderful years on Friday, August 14, 2009, while visiting Long Island, N.Y., with her family by her side. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Nicolo and Marianne Parini; sister, Lena Borrelli; brothers, Joseph and John Parini. She leaves behind her adoring son, Anthony J. Russo Jr. (Joan), of Sound Beach, N.Y.; devoted daughter, Sylvia (Ali) Broukhiyan, of Roanoke, Va.; grandchildren, Dena (Matthew) Wells, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., John (Leanne) Russo, Commack, N.Y., Jennifer (Scot) Lipman, Merrick, N.Y., Darren (Jennifer) Cassese, Charlotte, N.C., Daria Cassese, Seattle, Wash.; greatgrandchildren, Alexa and Keira Wells, Dylan and Paige Lipman, Dominick and Kylie Russo, and Bella Cassese; sisters, Josephine LaRocco, Jennie Albini; and numerous loving nephews and nieces. Margaret was a sweet lady to everyone who knew her. She dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed being with people and the time spent with family and friends. She always looked forward to her daily walks, volunteering at Carilion Clinic, the VA Medical Center, attending mass and craft group at Our Lady of Nazareth R.C. Church, Body Recall exercise class, and the ItalianAmerican Heritage Club. Margaret took great pride in her crafts, baking, cooking, and especially her knitting and sewing talents. Arrangements are being handled by the O.B. Davis Funeral Home, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, N.U. 11764, 631-744-1001. www.ob, Make a memorial contribution |
was held Aug. 10, in the Midlake Chapel. Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill, was in charge. |
will be held at noon Wednesday in J.T. Fisher Funeral Services. |
will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church in St. Andrew's Chapel. The Rev. Canon Jay Magness, rector, will officiate. Interment will follow at the Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Judy A. Shaffer, 64, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
SHELL, Louis C., of Petersburg, died Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born December 8, 1925 the son of the late Roger L. and Susie Hill Shell of Dinwiddie County, and the grandson of the late Judge Richard Cabell Shell of Dinwiddie. Mr. Shell was a graduate of Dinwiddie High School and a graduate of the University of Virginia where he received his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law degrees. He began his practice of law in Petersburg in 1947. For nearly fifty years he was a member of the law firm of White, Hamilton, Wyche and Shell, P.C., formerly White, Hamilton, Wyche, Shell and Pollard. At the time of his death, he was retired from the law firm of Shell, Johnson, Andrews and Baskervill, P.C. Mr. Shell was a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, having been inducted in 1974. He was also a Fellow in the Virginia Law Foundation, served on the Council of the Virginia State Bar, was past president of the Petersburg Bar Association and for many years was a member of the American Bar Association. He also served on numerous boards of religious and charitable organizations. In 1956, the Junior Chamber of Commerce named him Petersburg's Outstanding Young Man for his civic and charitable activities. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Petersburg for sixty years. Mr. Shell was active in governmental and political affairs. He served on the City Council of the City of Petersburg and as Vice-Mayor. He managed the local area campaigns for several candidates for statewide office. He was also Chairman of the Bi-Racial Committee for the City of Petersburg during the 1960s. He was a charter member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. He was active in the building of the church and was the first Chairman of its Board of Stewards, continuing to serve as Chairman of the Trustees until his death. He was also a former Trustee of the Petersburg District of the United Methodist Church. Mr. Shell is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Pamplin Shell; his daughters, Pamela S. Baskervill and her husband, Charles T. Baskervill, and Patricia S. Caulkins and her husband, David W. Caulkins; his grandchildren, Ann Cabell Baskervill, Susannah B. Pittman and her husband, Lonnie Pittman, Sarah Caulkins-Zuk and her husband, Michael Zuk, and Whitney C. Caulkins; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Monday, August 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church with Rev. Gretchen S. Nelson, Pastor, and Rev. Lonnie Pittman, Associate Pastor of First Dothan United Methodist Church, Dothan, Alabama, officiating. Immediately following the service, the family will receive visitors in Goodrich Fellowship Hall. Burial in Blandford Cemetery will take place at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 225 Claremont Street, Petersburg, Va. 23805 or Crater Community Hospice, 3916 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Va. 23805. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service where condolences can be registered at www.jtmorris.com. |
SHORTT, Marie Dawson, 91, of Prince George County, Va., died on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Greenfield Assisted Living. She was the widow of Lloyd C. Shortt. They were married 58 years before his passing in January 1993. Mrs. Shortt was born in Chase City, Virginia July 29, 1918, moving to the Tri-city area at the age of four on the death of her mother, Lucy Goode Cox Dawson. She was also preceded in death by her father, Benjamin "Pop" Dawson; two brothers, Charles R. Dawson and Robert E. Dawson; and one sister, Elsie Dawson Hamlin. She was employed at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company 14 years before leaving to co-own and run for 30 years, Shortt's Radio and TV, one of Petersburg's first TV sales and service company. Later she and her husband ran Shortt's Grocery 10 years before retiring. Mrs. Shortt faithfully attended and was Deacon Emeritus of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Petersburg. She was a member of Clowns of America, International and Virginia Alley #3, Richmond, Virginia. As "SASSY" the Clown, she visited nursing homes, adult daycares, children's homes, painted children's faces at local department stores, and marched in the Ukrop's Christmas Parade until 85 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Jordan Cogle and husband, Rudolph (Rudy) of Prince George; four grandchildren, Fred A. (Jay) Jordan and wife, Lelia Jordan, JoAnn Jordan Britt and husband, Tim, Judy Jordan Smith and husband, Lee and Jill Jordan, all of Prince George; great-grandchildren, Jason Jordan and wife, Vera of Prince George, John Jordan of Prince George, Michelle Britt of Prince George, SFC Jordan Smith and wife, Megan of Savannah, Georgia, LTJG Julee Smith, USN, Bethesda, Maryland, David Smith of Virginia Beach, A1C Sheila Smith, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Justin Smith of Prince George, Lee Smith Jr. of Prince George and Alexis Cogle of South Hill; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Helen Dawson of Prince George, Mrs. Dorothy Shortt and Mrs. Beatrice Shortt, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; longtime friends, Mrs. Louise "Bootsie" Gibson of Colonial Heights and Mrs. Alice Ovsen Kibble of Portsmouth. A funeral service will be Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, 301 South Boulevard, Petersburg, with the Rev. Jill Jordan, Rev. Ron Hopkins and Rev. Richard Hedrick officiating. Burial will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 3935 South Crater Road. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to First Christian Church Trust Fund, 301 South Boulevard, Petersburg, 23805 or Prince George Emergency Crew, Box 308, Prince George, Va. 23875 Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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 |
SINGLETON, Mrs. Gloria Murry, 72, of Maidens, Va., departed this life Friday, August 14, 2009. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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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 held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Goode. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday night from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bedford Funeral Home. Condolences can be emailed to bedfordfuneral@verizon. net. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home., 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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On behalf of the Elizabeth Octavia Higginbotham StovallHale Family, we deeply appreciate all your kindness and loving gestures during our bereavement. Thank you to those who sent flowers, sympathy cards, food, and blessed us with your kind words. A very special thank you is extended to the Lucy Addison High School Classes of 1958 and 1961 for their participation and donations to the family. The family also wishes to extend their sincere thank you to the Rev. James Beatty, the Rev. Paul Johnson, the Rev. Raleigh Quarrel, the Rev. Bobby Jordan, the Addisonian Social Club members and Veranean Davis. Our mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend will be deeply missed by all., Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
TAYLOR, Dennis R., age 87, of Richmond, died peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2009. Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a proud member of Lakeside Moose. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Virginia S. Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Frances J. Taylor; a daughter, Patricia T. Farthing and husband, Richard; a stepdaughter, Sarah O'Kelley; two granddaughters, Katherine L. Ring and Rebecca L. Plunkett; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua L. Plunkett, Kayla A. Ring, Jacob T. Plunkett, and Nora A. Ring. His remains rest at Bliley's Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, with a Moose service beginning at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Bliley's -Staples Mill Chapel at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, followed by interment with military honors at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
THURSTON, Paul Edward, 52, died August 13, 2009. Born July 6, 1957, Paul was a life long resident of Henrico County. Paul retired as an over the road trucker after a heart transplant in 1991. Paul's parents, Roy and Olga Stepanick Thurston predeceased him. Survivors include aunts and cousins, life long neighbors and friends. Paul's dogs, Molly and Buddy, will miss him greatly. Special thanks are extended to the doctors and nurses at Henrico Doctors Hospital (Forest); especially Martin Starkman, M.D. and staff and James "Tommy" Thompson, M.D., and staff for their care and friendship. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Ave. at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Bliley's-Staples Mill. |
s were held 2 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, 601 Winchester Ave., Monroe, N.C. 28110-3323., 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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Marie Dawson Shortt 91, of Prince George County, Va., died on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Greenfield Assisted Living. She was the widow of Lloyd C. Shortt. They were married 58 years before his passing in January 1993. Mrs. Shortt was born in Chase City, Va., July 29, 1918, moving to the Tri-City area at the age of 4 on the death of her mother, Lucy Goode Cox Dawson. She was also preceded in death by her father, Benjamin "Pop" Dawson; two brothers, Charles R. Dawson and Robert E. Dawson; and one sister Elsie Dawson Hamlin. She was employed at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. 14 years before leaving to co-own and run for 30 years, Shortt's Radio and TV, one of Petersburg's first TV sales and service company. Later she and her husband ran Shortt's Grocery 10 years before retiring. Mrs. Shortt faithfully attended and was Deacon Emeritus of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Petersburg. She was a member of Clowns of America, International and Virginia Alley#3, Richmond, Va. As "SASSY" the Clown, she visited nursing homes, adult day-cares, children's homes, painted children's faces at local department stores, and marched in the Ukrop's Christmas Parade until 85 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Jordan Cogle and husband Rudolph (Rudy) of Prince George; four grandchildren, Fred A. (Jay) Jordan and wife Lelia Jordan, JoAnn Jordan Britt and husband Tim, Judy Jordan Smith and husband Lee and Jill Jordan all of Prince George; great-grandchildren, Jason Jordan and wife Vera of Prince George, John Jordan of Prince George, Michelle Britt of Prince George, Sgt. 1st Class Jordan Smith and wife Megan of Savannah, Ga., Lt. j.g. Julee Smith, USN, Bethesda, Md., David Smith, of Virginia Beach, Airman 1st Class Sheila Smith, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Justin Smith of Prince George, Lee Smith Jr., of Prince George and Alexis Cogle of South Hill; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Helen Dawson of Prince George, Mrs. Dorothy Shortt and Mrs. Beatrice Shortt both of Philadelphia, Pa.; longtime friends, Mrs. Louise "Bootsie" Gibson of Colonial Heights and Mrs. Alice Ovsen Kibble of Portsmouth. A funeral service will be Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, 301 South Boulevard, Petersburg, with the Rev. Jill Jordan, the Rev. Ron Hopkins and the Rev. Richard Hedrick officiating. Burial will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Petersburg chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 3935 South Crater Road. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to First Christian Church Trust Fund, 301 South Boulevard, Petersburg, VA 23805 or Prince George Emergency Crew, Box 308, Prince George, VA 23875 Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Happy Birthday Melvin M. Veale, Sr. August 16, 1930 - August 11, 1991 We never forget the one we love. Your loving wife Leola, daughters, Angela and Karen, sons, Melvin Jr. and James Sr., sister Willie Mae and Grandchildren, Make a memorial contribution |
Juan M. Ventura VIRGINIA BEACH - Juan Milagroso Ventura, 78, passed away Aug. 14, 2009. He was born in the Philippines July 12, 1931, to the late Nicasio and Demetria Ventura. Mr. Ventura retired from being a librarian after 32 years, and he was a parishioner at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 46 years, Maria B. Ventura; children, Ana Marie Blakemore Jones and husband Pete, Juanchito Ventura, Maria Noemi Terwel and husband Roland, Salvador Ventura and wife Thelma and Samuel Ventura and wife Doris; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Virginia Beach. Interment will be private. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Herbert E. Wagner Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Herbert Ernest Wagner Sr., 82, died Aug. 14, 2009, in Virginia Beach. Arrangements are pending at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel. |
In Loving Memory of Dante D. WAHLS 11-23-85 08-16-08, To the best son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. You are greatly missed. Our love for you is absolutely undying. Your laughter and smile are so easy to see and hear. You will be forever in our hearts and thoughts. A day does not go by without thinking about you or missing you. We cannot wait to see you again. We will celebrate your life forever. Rest in peace, we love you so much., From your mother, Julia Stuart and sisters, Treva Holdren, Katrina Morris, Tessia Paige & all of your family and friends, Make a memorial contribution |
James H. Ward Jr. BLOXOM - James Henry "Jamie" Ward Jr., 51, formerly of Onancock, died Aug. 13, 2009. A funeral will be Monday at 3 p.m. in Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. |
In Loving Memory Arcelia Ward We Miss You! Love Your Children and Grandchildren, Make a memorial contribution |
WARD, Willie J., passed away August 15, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
s will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev Dr. Robert A. McRae officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that gifts be made to Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607-3000 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Our family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support that has been extended to us. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven." St. Matthew 5:16., Make a memorial contribution |
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. He was a member of Emanuel AME Church in Portsmouth, and served as the preachers steward for five different ministers, chaplain of the Male Chorus, Sunday school teacher for the adult class, member of the KIT Ministry, and volunteered to feed the homeless/hungry each Thursday. He was Past Master of the Truxton, Doric and Ionic Lodge No. 91. He was a World War II veteran and received the EAMET Theater Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal AR 600-68, and the Victory Medal. He also received a Special Superior Accomplishment Award and Fleet Service Award from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was employee of the month three times at Metro Machine Corp. He received a Dedicated Service and 50-year Award from the Masonic Lodge and Dedicated Service Award from Emanuel AME Church. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Irene R. Wiggins. Survivors include his daughters, Abbie L. Medious of Ossining, N.Y., and Rosalyn I. Wiggins of Hopewell, Va.; four sons, Clinton B. Wiggins (Linda) of Lanham, Md., Rufus M. Wiggins (Hazel) of Columbia, S.C., Clyde D. Wiggins (Denise) of Chesapeake, and Henry A. Wiggins of Cleveland; one sister, Eva Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brothers, Milton Wiggins and Purnell Wiggins (Sadie), both of Sunbury, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at noon in Emanuel AME Church with the Rev. Granger Flythe presiding. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Viewing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18., from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., 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 |
YOUNG, Catherine Beryl Thompson, 78, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Ashland, Va., departed this life Friday, August 14, 2009. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 "B" St., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
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