. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army Church. Please visit Pete's memorial at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Essie L. Anderson PORTSMOUTH - Essie Lee Anderson, 85, of the 1300 block of Summit Ave., died Aug. 16, 2009. A funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, in the Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery with the Rev. Cecie Haxton officiating. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
BANKS, Delores Boone, born May 24, 1944, departed this life August 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew R. Boone and Eveyln Ellis Boone; and her husband, Ralph A. Banks Sr. She is survived by her son, Ralph A. Banks II; stepdaughter, Tonia Allen; grandson, Xaviar Banks; sisters, Doris Boone Storrs, Barbara Boone Walker (Paul Sr.), Evelyn Boone Bowser (George Sr.); mother-in-law, Gladys Banks; brother-in-law, Ernest Banks (Laforest); aunts, Queenie Tyler and Lucy Laury; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where family will receive friends Thursday (tonight), 6 to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends kindly assemble at the funeral home, 10:15 a.m. |
s will be conducted from Antioch Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835., Make a memorial contribution |
will be at a later date in Massachusetts. Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads is in charge. |
Isola M. Bell NORFOLK - Isola M. Bell, 84, died Aug. 17, 2009. She was affectionately known as "Ole Lady Bell." She never knew a stranger and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born in Miland, Tenn., the daughter of Luther and Pauline Hall. She was the second child of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Ida Gordon; her stepchildren, Betty Bell and William Bell; and seven siblings. She is survived by her husband, John L. Bell Sr. of Norfolk; two sons, Jessie S. Dancy (Claretha) of Jacksonville, N.C., and John M. Dancy of Norfolk; six grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends Friday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. A funeral will be Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. at Morning Star United Holiness Church, 1801 Princeton Ave., Norfolk, with Pastor Johnnie Felton officiating. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
BENNETT, Alfred J., was born on July 9, 1972 in Bronx's New York. He went home to be with God in glory August 17, 2009. Fat-Fat time with us brief, he touched many hearts. He leaves to cherish his memory loving and devoted family, mother Queen Bennett and stepfather Thomas Dandridge; one son; one daughter; four sisters, Cynthia, Katrina, Sylvia and Melody; one brother, Patrick Bennett; cousins, Marvin and Jerilyn Lundy; ten nieces and nephews; best friend, Marty Wesley; host of family and friends. Graveside service 11 a.m, Friday, August 21, 2009 Maury Street Cemetery. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, from Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Berger Family Cemetery, Union Hall. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and other times at her home. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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Bobby R. Hicks |
Aug 20, 2009 PINE HALL, N.C. — Bobby Ray Hicks, 74, of 1050 Cody Drive, Pine Hall, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Stokes County to Joe Hicks and Katie Bullins Hicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dessie Sapp Hicks; a daughter, Pamela Smith; four grandchildren, Robin Martin, Michael Smith, Angie Smith and Matthew Smith; a brother, J.D. Hicks; and a sister, Margaret Knight. He retired from Seagors Water Proofing, and he was a member and deacon at Morning Star Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Rhonda H. Smith of Stoneville, Rebecca H. Martin of Madison, Toni Cobler of Spencer, Va., and Lisa Reeves of Eden; a brother, Donald Wayne Hicks of Pine Hall; two sisters, Linda Adkins of Pine Hall and Sheila Hawkins of Germanton; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Pine Hall, with the Rev. Tim Gentry officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home in Madison and other times at the home. |
s are planned. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is in charge. |
Rev. Karl Richard Bolick, 48, of Dublin, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Karl was a minister in the New River Valley for over 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Renee Bolick; children, Adam Richard Bolick, and Charity Renee Bolick; parents, Coy and Anna Bolick; and sisters, Ellen Ornburg, Marsh Bulman, and Jan Ramsey. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Brick Side Baptist Church, Bristol, Va. Funeral Services will be held 11:30 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Gary Stike, the Rev. Tony Parker, and the Rev. Ray Patrick officiating. Interment will follow in McDowell Memorial Park in Marion, N.C. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Parker R. Boone PORTSMOUTH - Parker R. Boone, 78, died Aug. 18, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in New First Baptist Church Taylorsville. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
Robin Etta Botschen-Holzheimer, 43, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Fancy Gap United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
BRANCH, Mrs. Florence Louise Wright, 94, of Richmond, departed this life on August 16, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory, children Lawrence Branch Jr. and Florence Diane Harris; three grandchildren, Lisa Finklea (Christopher Sr.), Lawrence Branch III and Arlette Jones; three great-grandchildren, Krystal Lee, Christopher Finkles Jr. and Lauren Jones; one daughter-in-law, Pearl Branch; siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 1901 Everett Street, Rev. Robert C. Davis, Pastor Officiating. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. |
will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. |
Brenda E. Hylton |
Aug 20, 2009 A memorial service for Brenda Elaine Hylton, 58, of 5377 Liberty Hall Circle, Winston-Salem, N.C., who died Aug. 3, 2009, in Rome, Italy, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 107 Governors Lane, Martinsville, with James Cason officiating. She was born June 27, 1951, in Martinsville to Charlie L. Napper and Martha R. Millner Napper. She was preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Fieldale and had retired from the U.S. Justice Department, where she worked for 30 years. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Winston-Salem and was a pioneer full-time kingdom proclaimer. Surviving are a son, Devone Hylton of Alexandria; two sisters, Nonna M. Deering of Axton and Annie N. Scales of Martinsville; and three brothers, Charlie L. Napper of Martinsville, George T. Napper of Durham, N.C., and Freddie J. Napper of Norfolk. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of Howard "Tom" CALDWELL March 26, 1938 ~ August 20, 2007, The depth of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well, And while he sleeps a peaceful sleep, his memory we shall always keep., Loved and Sadly missed by,, Wife, Daughter, Grandchildren and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
CANARY, Genevieve Elizabeth Crafton, 85, of Richmond, passed away on August 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Canary Sr.; daughter, Peggy Anne Peyton; grandson, Ryan Canary. Survivors include two children, Carole Newbill and Albert L. Canary Jr.; two sisters, Marie Spradlin and Mary Nicholas; six grandchildren, Deborah Lindsay, Michael Newbill, Ben Canary, Shirley Peyton, Douglas Peyton and Delvie Peyton Jr.; numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 20 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mrs. Canary's devoted caregivers, Libby Woods and her staff, and especially Sheila Richards and her daughter, Rhona. |
Charlie Q. Jamison |
Aug 20, 2009 The funeral for Charlie Quincey Jamison, 77, of Martinsville, who died Aug. 16, 2009, was held Wednesday at Norris Funeral Services with Pastor Calvin Holdren officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors and flag presentation by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were George Jamison, Tim Jamison, Perry Hylton, Greg Hylton, Eddie Hylton, Daryl Peltier, Junior Hopkins, Richard Belcher and Harold Belcher. |
He married Josephine Gilbert on June 28, 1947. They enjoyed 38 wonderful years together until Jo passed away on June 17, 1985. Paul lovingly cared for Jo throughout her journey with Alzheimer's and was lost without her. The Lord blessed Paul again when he began a beautiful friendship with Virginia Wagner. Their friendship brought joy to both of them. Paul was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Jo Charlton; special friend, Virginia Wagner; two brothers, Ralph Charlton and Jack Charlton; and a cousin, Tom Charlton., He is survived by his daughter, Paula Charlton; a niece, Elizabeth (Mike) Norton; and nephew, Ralph L. Charlton. He is also survived by his "adopted" children, Beth Schramm, Lisa Bolen, Angie and Rad Patterson; as well as "adopted" grandchildren, Lucas and Amber Bolen, Conrad, Katy and Maggie Patterson, Amy Walters, and Brian Yelverton. Paul had a special furry friend Sweetie who will miss his Paw Paw. He is survived as well by special friends, Patsy and Henry Staton, Phyllis and Junior Tomlin, Joann and Fred Yelverton, Dottie Hostetter and Lewis Graybill, Frances and Bob Wagner, Charlotte and Henry Schrieber, Dolly and Jim Wagner; and special friends from church, Betty Jo Garrett, Everett Entsminger, Andrew Hellmuth, and Hannah Garrett., Paul was a member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church and served as deacon. He loved the church and attended regularly until health issues kept him from doing so. He was retired from Burlington Industries. Paul enjoyed people and loved his job as a greeter at WalMart and worked there for five years. He had a strong work ethic and looked upon each job he ever had as a blessing from our Lord. He loved flowers and gardening and was known to plant as many as 100 tomato plants each summer. The only activity Paul loved more than the gardening was sharing the bounty of his gardening with others., Great appreciation is given to the nursing staff at Golden Living Center for their loving tenderness and care of Paul. This group of people were his "Angels on Earth." May God bless each of them., at the church. Memorials may be made to the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church or to Rockbridge Area Hospice. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service., CHARLTON, Paul A., Make a memorial contribution |
at Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. A reception will follow after the burial at the Church of The Holy Spirit. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Angel Flights at, or to the Church of the Holy Spirit in memory of Dana., Make a memorial contribution |
CHILDERS, Ruth Elizabeth, 87, of Prince George, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was born in Natural Bridge, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Sidney Truman Thompson and Mary Mahood Thompson, and the widow of Ernest Woodward Childers. Survivors include a son, Wayne Sidney Childers and wife, Beckie, of Disputanta; a daughter, Bonnie Ruth Ericson and husband, Richard, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Elizabeth Childers, Richard Alan Ericson Jr., Brian Eric Ericson, and Kelly Elizabeth Ericson; two great-grandchildren, Morgan Delain Stables and Ryan Ericson; and a sister, Mary Katherine Lotts of Natural Bridge, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 in the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, 3935 S. Crater Road, with the Reverend Joseph Elmore officiating. Interment to follow Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Friday, August 21, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crowder Memorial Baptist Church, 3018 County Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Elmer C. Chocklett, 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
CHRISTIAN, Mary Delores, a native of Richmond, Va., was born on March 26, 1942 to the late Julia Jefferson, Memnan Martin and the late Althea Hinton (grand-mother). She entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2009. She attended Richmond Public Schools. She worked for and retired from M&B Head Wear. Mary was born in Summerton, S.C., and moved to Richmond, Va., at an early age, where she met and married Robert Anderson Christian Jr. (deceased). They were blessed with five children through this union, Sharon D. Christian, Deneen L Christian (deceased), Robert A. Christian III (wife, Nichole), Kimberly A. Christian (deceased), Diane M. Christian; four grandchildren, Domonique Christian-Lewis, Breuna Lawrence ,Thearon Seay Jr. and Corey E. Lewis Jr.; two nephews, Larry Christian (wife, Amy) and William Morris (wife, Sabrina); one niece, Alexandra Edwards; two great-nephews, Jamal Williams and Brain Morris; a host of cousins; and devoted friends, James Slater, Mary Alice Hite, Jean Austin, Ms. Rosalind, Joe Tisdale Jr. and Courtney Tisdale. Memorial services will be conducted on Friday, 1 p.m., at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. No viewing. |
Ida Marie Cipriano, Ida "Ede" Cipriano, 91, formerly of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2009, at her home in Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge in Charlottesville, Virginia., She was born September 7, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. She graduated from Overbrook Senior High School, then worked several years as a legal secretary before marrying her husband, Fred Cipriano. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this past February., The couple lived most of their lives in the New Jersey/ Pennsylvania area, where she managed her husband's custom home building business. While living in Longport, New Jersey, she became a local sponsor for a Miss America contestant for two pageants. During her years in Drexel Hill she was a member of Saint Bernadette's Catholic Church, president of the Women's Club of Drexel Hill, a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer at Delaware County Memorial Hospital's gift shop, and a caregiver to an aunt and uncle who had no children of their own., She is survived by her loving husband, Fred L. Cipriano Sr.; one son, Fred L. Cipriano Jr. and his wife, Lynda, of Queenstown, Maryland; two daughters, Bobbi Cipriano of Kansas City, Missouri, and Pam Cipriano and her husband, Ron Turner, of Charlottesville, Virginia; as well as three grandchildren, Rachel Cipriano, Megan Turner, and Lydia Turner., She was preceded in death by all of her siblings, Gloria McDevitt, Louis Spano Sr. and Vincent Spano., Services for immediate family will be held at Teague Funeral Home on Saturday, August 23, 2009, with interment at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania., The family wishes to thank the staff of Westminster Canterbury Catered Living and Hospice of the Piedmont for their love, caring, and support., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the WCBR Foundation, Employee Education Fund in honor of the Catered Living Staff, c/o Development Office, 250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911., Friends may sign the guest register at, |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
ORA MAE SALMONS COMPTON FLOYD-Ora Mae Salmons Compton, 98, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Compton, son, Edward Compton, grandson, Stevie Compton, four sisters, and one brother. She is survived by: three sons and daughter-in-laws, Lawrence and Guiwana Compton, William and Ruth Compton, Eliga and Lorene Compton, all of Bassett; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cuma (Sis) and Hutson Inman, of Danville, Ethel and Billy Harmon, Ila and David Martin, Shirley Compton, all of Floyd; brother, Carlis Salmons, of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Dorothy Salmons, of Roanoke; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; eight step great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Sage officiating. Interment followed at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardnerfuneralhome |
Sadie E. Copeland SUFFOLK - Sadie E. Copeland, 79, of the 1900 block of Copeland Road, died Aug. 16, 2009, in Autumn Care of Suffolk. Born in Suffolk, she was a business owner and a member of Pentecostals of Suffolk. Survivors include her husband, Ocie Copeland; one daughter, Vernice Hudgins (Alexander) of Suffolk; one son, Lonzia Copeland (Valorie) of Greenville, Miss.; six sisters, Minnie Holley, Edna Skeeter, Queenie Kindred (Bishop John H.), all of Suffolk, Betty Stevenson (David) of Carrollton, Va., Margaret Boone of Chesapeake, Gloria Deloatch of Portsmouth; two brothers, Thomas Copeland (Rita) of Franklinton, N.C., David Copeland of Williton, Calif.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one aunt, Rosa Lee Watford of Brooklyn, N.Y.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and sister-in-law, Inez Copeland. A funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausolem, Suffolk, with Bishop William Hall presiding. Viewing will be today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family will be at Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., from 6 to 7 p.m., and at the residence, 2007 Regency Drive, Suffolk, at 1:30 p.m. Friday., Make a memorial contribution |
CORBIN, Mrs. Ruby V., of Richmond, departed this life August 18, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
conducted by Pastor Eric Thomas and the Rev. Dick Baker will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church of Norfolk. The burial with Navy honors will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A reception will follow at First Baptist Church of Norfolk. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, . The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Moses be made to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 12271, Norfolk, VA 23541., Make a memorial contribution |
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CROWTHER, Inez Henrietta Saunders, 84, of Reedville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was a retired school bus driver for Northumberland County and a member of Tibitha Church of God, Reedville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur B. Crowther Sr. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia C. Bromley and husband, David, of Callao, Va.; one son, Arthur B. Crowther Jr. and wife, Janet, of Reedville, Va.; two brothers, H.C. Saunders Jr. and wife, Flora Mae, of Reedville, Va., and William E. Saunders and wife, Diane, of Reedville, Va.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at Tibitha Church of God, Reedville, Va., on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church chapel on Saturday, August 22nd at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Northumberland County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Reedville, Va. 22539, or Tibitha Church of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 167, Reedville, Va., 22539. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com |
Renee D. Cuffee PORTSMOUTH - Renee D. Cuffee, 49, died Aug. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held Friday at noon in Steele Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. |
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time on Thursday. Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements. 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
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NORA MILDRED DEHART FLOYD-Nora Mildred DeHart, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by three brothers and eight sisters. Nora was a long time member of Tuggles Gap Baptist Church. She retired from Floyd Garment Factory after many years of service. She is survived by: her sister and brother-in-law, Reva and Alvis Reed; special niece and caregiver, Patricia and husband Frank Davis; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Turpin and Rev. Angela Carr officiating. Interment followed at Lee Cemetery, Tuggles Gap. Friends called after 4 p.m. on Sunday at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family received friends from 6 until 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 |
Dorothy M. Duncan, Dorothy McGehee Duncan, 78, of Troy, Virginia, died on Monday, August 17, 2009, at home., She was born February 7, 1931, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Willie Scott and Lora Starks McGehee. Her husband of 49 years, Raymond Lewis Duncan, died in 1998. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen May McGehee and Virginia Gay McGehee Craven., Mrs. Duncan was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and the ., Mrs. Duncan retired in 1992 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration, after 35 years of service. During her years of service she received many awards, including Health and Human Service's Meritorious Service Award for "exceptional proficiency and dedication to public service equalled by few.", She is survived by her son, Gregory Scott Duncan and his wife, Paige, of Keswick, Virginia; a very special granddaughter, Morgan Scott Duncan, who was the source of great joy to her; and two special friends, Mason Britts and Rachel Clarke., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, at the Zion United Methodist Church, Zion Road, Troy, Virginia, with the Reverend Mike Plasters officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverview Cemetery., The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 1674 Zion Road, Troy, VA 22974., Friends may sign the guest book at, |
EDWARDS, Raymond Glenn, 58, of Aylett, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Edwards; and brother, Ronnie W. Edwards. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a lifelong member of Fairmount Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley W. Edwards; daughter, Janell L. Edwards; grandchildren, Keyanna and Shawn Edwards; brother, Gary Edwards and wife, Diane; niece, Heather Sliva and husband, Waverly; as well as many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 11 a.m., at Fairmount Christian Church, with interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fairmount Christian Church. |
Ida Bowyer Flowers Elliott, 80 of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held in Tallmadge, Ohio, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the of Hampton Roads, 20 Interstate Corporation Drive Center, Norfolk, VA 23502 or the Medi-Home Hospice Care, 1112 Eden Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Ernest E. Hoback |
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Eugene G. Spencer |
Aug 20, 2009 The funeral for Eugene Grant "Trooper" Spencer, 91, of 271 Arrowhead Circle, Spencer, who died Aug. 18, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Scales officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a half-hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home of his daughter, Jeannette S. Hairston at 18500 A.L. Philpott Highway, Spencer. Spencer was born June 13, 1918, in Henry to Charles C. Spencer and Lucy Matthews Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Lowe Spencer; four sisters, Mamie McBride, Jeannette Taylor, Helen Mitchell and Paulina Borden; and two brothers, Julius Spencer and Jake Spencer. He retired after 35 years as an insurance agent with North Carolina Mutual Life. He was a lifelong member of the Sheriff's Institute and was a member of Christian View Baptist Church, where he had served as church treasurer and on the deacon board. Surviving, in addition to his daughter, is a son, Jake M. Spencer of Ridgeway; and one grandchild. |
Shirley Phillips Fantone VIRGINIA BEACH - Shirley Phillips Fantone passed away peacefully at her home on Bayberry Street surrounded by her family Aug. 17, 2009. She was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Feb. 24, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Henry Woodfin Phillips Jr. and Inez Ardrey Phillips Bowe. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Donald T. Fantone Sr.; her sons, Donald T. Fantone Jr., and Philip W. Fantone; her sister, Mildred P. (Nancy) Redfern; and brother, Henry Woodfin Phillips III. She was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church since 1942, where she was married by Father Philip Brennan. She was a former member of the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons, Seaweeds Circle, and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She is survived by her brothers, William D. Phillips of LaCrescenta, Calif., and Samuel C. Phillips of St. Augustine, Fla.; her children, Shirley F. Adams and Michael D. Fantone of Virginia Beach, Margaret R. Fantone of Ashburn, Va.; her grandchildren, Dean Fantone, Tony Fantone, Alex Adams, Sarah Rouse, and Elizabeth Fowler; and her great-grandchildren, Elaine, Emma and Ella Fantone, Tony Jr. and Baylor Fantone, Jack and Lily Rouse, Eric, Sam and Kate Fowler, all of Virginia Beach. We would like the thank Sentara Hospice for their wonderful care, especially Linda Kenney, RN, mother's nurse. A funeral will be conducted at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. by Father Joseph Slattery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. The burial will be at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery where she will be buried next to the love of her life. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Sunday, August 23, 2009, 2 p.m., at Vinton Wesleyan Church, 246 East Jefferson Ave., Vinton., Make a memorial contribution |
FORRESTER, Ivan Edward, 86, of Powhatan, passed away on August 18, 2009, after a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1923, in Mountain City, Tennessee. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940, where he fought in World War II. After four years in the Navy, he joined the U.S. Air force, serving for 26 years, retiring in 1970 as a Chief Master Sergeant. Ivan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Phyllis J. Forrester; daughter, Rita G. Forrester, of Powhatan; two sons, Ivan E. (Mike) Forrester Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Colonial Heights, Timothy S. Forrester and his wife, Carolyn, of Palmyra; two grandsons, Logan Forrester and Thomas Forrester, both of Palmyra. A graveside service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. in Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan conducting services. |
will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. in Shiloh Baptist Church, 745 Park Ave., Norfolk. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Theological Scholarship Foundation, Tidewater Metro Baptist Ministers Conference, c/o Dr. John H. Foster. Address: Theological Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 4503, Norfolk, VA 23523. Personal expressions of support should be sent directly to the Foster Family. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
David R. Franklin Sr. NORFOLK - David Roosevelt Franklin Sr., "Lil Bro," of the 600 block of Baker Road, died Aug. 17, 2009, in Heritage Hall. Surviving him are three daughters, June Dancy of Virginia Beach, Gale Scott of Boonsboro, Md., and Glenda Thomas of Norfolk; one son, David Roosevelt Franklin Jr. of Norfolk; two sisters, Mildred Faison of Chesapeake and Barbara Patillo of Chapel Hill, N.C.; six grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Bibleway Holiness Church, with Bishop William Faison presiding. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery, Chesapeake. The remains will be ready for viewing Friday, Aug. 22, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at 2416 Featherbed Drive at 9 a.m. for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel, Norfolk, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Victoria Jean Freeman NORFOLK - Victoria Jean Freeman, 60, of Brooke Avenue, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a native of Norfolk. She was the daughter of the late Herbert F. Freeman and Helen Klein Freeman. Ms. Freeman graduated from Granby High School and Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She received her law degree from Whittier College, California. She entered private practice as an attorney in Los Angeles and retired and moved back to Norfolk 10 years ago. She was the owner and creator of Story Highway, an internet- based business for the promotion of creative writing and poetry. She was active in the Republican Party in Virginia and many charitable organizations. Survivors include her brother, Eric J. Freeman, M.D., and his wife Ragan of Norfolk; sister, Valerie Samsell and her husband Darryl of Greensboro, N.C. She is also survived by her nephew, Brian Samsell and his fiancée Erin Thomas; her nieces, Alexandra and Ariel Samsell; and many loving and caring friends. A funeral will be held in the Norfolk chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Friday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. Rabbi Michael Panitz will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Zoological Society, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk VA 23504, American Congress for Truth, P.O. Box 12765, Pensacola, FL 32591 or Compassion over Killing, P.O. Box 9773, Washington, D.C. 20016. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Phillip A. Galbreath CHESAPEAKE - Services for Phillip Anderson Galbreath will be held at 3 p.m. today in Meadowbrook Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Gene M. Foster, Sr. |
Aug 20, 2009 The funeral for Gene Maurice Foster Sr., 54, of 206 Fourth St., Martinsville, who died Aug. 17, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church. The Rev. William A. Shackleford Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the funeral Saturday and other times at the home. Foster was born May 30, 1955, in Martinsville to Robert Foster and Lillian Inez Perkins Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents. He worked at Nationwide Homes for eight years before becoming disabled. He was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, where he was in the senior choir, men's choir and was inspirational choir chaplain. Surviving are his wife, Gloria G. Foster of the home; a son, Gene M. Foster Jr. of Temple Hills, Md.; two daughters, Joannie Gravely and Tiffany Gravely, both of Martinsville; two sisters, Veronica Musgrove and Linda Herford, both of Martinsville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
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Carolyn Frantz Gephart, 49, of Lafayette, Ind., died at 7:20 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009, at Clarian Arnett Hospital following a three year battle with breast cancer. Born on January 24, 1960, in Atlanta, Ga., she grew up in Salem, Va. She was the daughter of Bouldin and Clarice Frantz of Roanoke, Va. She was married to Jay S. Gephart on August 13, 1983, in Roanoke, Va., and he survives. He currently serves as Director of Bands and Orchestras at Purdue University. A teacher and professional musician, Mrs. Gephart was a graduate of Salem (Va.) High School and received her bachelor's of music education from the Indiana University School of Music. She taught public school in Columbus, Ga., and Schaumburg, Ill. She played oboe in the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra for 15 years and taught private music lessons throughout her career. She and her family attended Faith Baptist Church and were members of Covenant Presbyterian. Surviving, with her husband and parents, are four children, Samantha Ruth, Molly Elizabeth, William "Will" Bouldin, and Elizabeth "Libby" Clarice, all of Lafayette; a brother, Tommy; and sisterin-law, Paola Frantz, of Salem, Va.; and aunts and uncles, Lanier and Thecla Frantz, of New Castle, Va., Joy and Spencer Frantz, of Salem, Va., and Hume and Ann Coleman, of Tallahassee, Fla. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Virgil and Elizabeth "Dolly" Frantz, of Salem, Va.; and maternal grandparents, Thomas Henry and Sallie Dyson Coleman, of Jacksonville, Fla. Services will be held in Lafayette, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Christian School, 5526 E. State Road, 26 East, Lafayette, Ind. 47905. You may offer condolences to the family at, The dream of Carolyn Gephart's life was to be a devoted wife and mother. She adored her children beyond measure and devoted her life to raising them up in the image of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Haygood United Methodist Church, 4713 Haygood Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the church. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Friends may sign the online guest register at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
, conducted by the Rev. Irving Glover, will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, in the Daleville Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
Marion R. Gordon SUFFOLK - Marion Rudolph Gordon, 86, died Aug. 16, 2009. A funeral will be noon Friday in First Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Gracie Grant |
Aug 20, 2009 The funeral for Gracie Blanche Wade Grant, 88, of 449 South 57th St., Philadelphia, Pa., who died Aug. 15, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville. The Rev. Frank Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a half-hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home of her sister-in-law, Mary Wade, 275 Machinery Drive, Martinsville. Grant was born Sept. 16, 1920, in Patrick County to Rufus Wade and Mary Hairston Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald Lee Wade; four sisters, Estelle W. Shelton, Dorothy Pratt, Jeanette Wade and Lourea Wade; and four brothers, Jesse Wade, James Wade, Russel Wade and the Rev. Robert Wade Sr. She was educated in Henry County Public Schools and had been a postal worker in Philadelphia. She was a member and deaconess at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Booker Wade of Martinsville and Floyd Wade of Philadelphia; three granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
GROOMS, Mrs. Flossie Mae, of Richmond, departed this life August 18, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
Ann C. Hartman PORTSMOUTH - Ann C. Hartman, 81, of Portsmouth returned to her Savior Aug. 18, 2009, from complications of diabetes. She was predeceased by her parents, Doris (Edmester) and Ralph Warren; brother, Ralph W. Warren, all of of Massachusetts; and husband, David E. Hartman Sr. of Portsmouth. Born in Malden, Mass., Ann is survived by her brother, Arthur Warren of Utah; son, David E. Hartman Jr. of Portsmouth; daughter, Judith A. and husband David Ballard; grandson, Travis, all of Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A 1946 graduate of Burdett College in Boston, she worked for the Royal Typewriter Company before starting her family. Ann is a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Victory Chapter No. 16 in Chesapeake and a lifetime member of the OES Chapter No. 14 in Melrose, Mass. She was a member of the Tidewater Flutterbys, a Tower Mall Walker, and a volunteer for Portsmouth Pride. Until a few years ago, Ann was tireless in the hours she worked as office assistant at the Cradock United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, where she also served as a church trustee. Ann enjoyed spending time with her fellow Eastern Star sisters and friends and would drive them to meetings and errands. She enjoyed shopping and was a lunch time regular at the Wendy's at Victory Blvd. and George Washington Highway in Portsmouth. As a Charter Member of a dinner club we created, "The Chopstick Club," she regularly joined family and close friends at local Chinese restaurants on Friday evenings. The family will receive friends today, Aug. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, who is in charge of arrangements. A funeral will be Friday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. at Snellings. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Airline Blvd., Chesapeake. The family would like to thank the staff at Carrington Place of Chesapeake for their professionalism and for creating a comfortable and caring environment for Ann. The family also requests in lieu of flowers, send donations to the or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Carolyn Jo Head WINDSOR - Carolyn Jo Head, 67, of Ducks Lane, died Aug. 16, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Christian Home Baptist Church. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. |
Herbert Richardson |
Aug 20, 2009 CHATHAM — Herbert Jr. Richardson, 62, of 855 Toshes Road, Chatham, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1947, in Halifax County to Herbert Richardson Sr. and Lucy Ferrell Richardson. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Richardson; and a sister, Cornelius Richardson. He was employed at Ereth Veneering Co. in Rocky Mount. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Mae Richardson of the home; a son, Mark Richardson of Ashburn; three brothers, Harry Richardson of Martinsville, Finnie Richardson of Germany and Albert Richardson of Glade Hill; six sisters, Hattie Crider of Sandy Level, Josephine Chaney of Penhook, Shirley McLaughlin and Lea Clark, both of Maryland, and Gloria Richardson and Joyce Morton, both of Glade Hill; and four grandchildren. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mease Cemetery in Sandy Level with the Rev. Samuel Jamerson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home in Gretna. |
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will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. in Nansemond River Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Piland. Contributions be made to Breast Cancer Research or . Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Inell W. Holloman IVOR - Inell Woodard Holloman, 79, died Aug. 16, 2009. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in New Branch Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
HOUCHENS, Mary Elizabeth "Tooten", 87, of Mineral, Virginia gave up this earthly life on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Henrico Doctors Hospital Richmond, Virginia. Mary was the daughter of the late Eugene Houchens and Lizzie Harris Houchens. She was preceded in death by her only son, Thomas E. Houchens Sr.; three sisters, Alice and Marie Houchens and Lucille Yancey; five brothers, John, James, Harvey, Ralph and Cornelius Houchens. Mary attended Louisa County Public Schools. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving, dedicated and committed daughter-in law, Margaret Louise Houchens of Mineral; three grandchildren, Gloria Ann Hackney, Corey Houchens both of Louisa, and Thomas Houchens Jr.; of Los Angeles, four great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Houchens; two sisters, Hannah Hunter and Dorothy Henson of Mineral; three sisters-in-law, Alice B. Houchens, Bertha D. Houchens and Alberta Hunter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, August 21, 2009 at Rising Sun Baptist Church, 6829 Frederick Hall Road, Mineral, Virginia 23117 with the Rev. Frederick Sales officiating. Interment will follow in the Houchens Family Cemetery, Mineral, Virginia. Thomasson Watson Funeral Service, Inc. Louisa is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.ddwatsonmortician.com |
2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses, Martinsville. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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IRVIN, Sarah Evelyn Warren Norfleet, 98, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. She was born in Jackson, Tennessee on March 19, 1911 to the late Henry W. and Mary Alice Warren. She was the widow of John Broox Norfleet Sr. and Thomas Duke Irvin. She was also the loving mother of John Broox Norfleet Jr., Sarah Grace Gower, Robert Jay Norfleet, and Betty Chaplin. Evelyn was the firstborn of 10 children and is survived by two sisters, Marie Deshazo of Como, Mississippi and Elizabeth Lynn Crawford of Williston, Tennessee; and one brother, Phil Warren of Memphis, Tennessee. Also surviving are her children, Betty (Fred) Chaplin of Chesterfield and Robert (Joyce) Norfleet of Chester; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren and a loving second family in Germantown, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her late husbands; her son, John B. Norfleet Jr.; and a daughter, Grace Gower. Evelyn was the retired co-owner of Hearse and Ambulance Sales, Inc., Norfleet American and Cycleland. She was a devout Christian, and her love of the Bible were the stepping stones of her life. In her later years, she became devoted to gardening and a love of flowers. During her life's journey, years were spent in Tyro, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee, Chester, Virginia, Germantown, Tennessee, and ending in Chesterfield, Virginia. A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Memorials may be sent to Odyssey (Hospice), 8000 Franklin Farms Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, Virginia 23229. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Doris M. James NORFOLK - Doris M. James died Aug. 16, 2009. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Full Gospel of Deliverance. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel is in charge. |
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Arvid John Johnson VIRGINIA BEACH - Arvid John Johnson, 94, of Roseville, Minn., passed away peacefully in the Virginia Beach (Ocean Park) home of his daughter, Judith Johnson and granddaughter, Rita Milske, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. He was the beloved husband for 74 years of Berdella Evans Johnson. He has two granddaughters, Judie Milske and Crystal Brumbaugh and three great-great-grandchildren, all of Virginia Beach. The memorial Mass will be celebrated in Virginia Beach, with internment in Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn. Local arrangements are being handled by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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will held at a later date. The Keen family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. E.C. Redmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Thursday evening, August 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
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LACY, Thelma T., 91, of Glen Allen, passed on August 18, 2009. She was the widow of Raymond K. Lacy. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Campeau and her husband, Russell; brother, Joseph Traina; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lacy was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 6364. A graveside service will be held 12 noon Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements with Bliley's-Staples Mill. |
11 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2009, Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
. Burial will be held in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mayflower Congregational UCC, 2900 Country Barn Road, Naples, Fla. 34112 or to Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, Va. 24333. Twin County Funerals is serving the Lankshear family. Online condolences can be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
LEFKOWITZ, Jerry M.D., of New York City, died on August 18, 2009. He is survived by partner, Dennis. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert (Jan) and Andy (Marcie); nephew, Adam (Alicia); niece, Rebecca; and great nephew, Carter. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services Friday at 2 p.m., at Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Penn. Contributions in his memory may be made to the . Shiva will be observed Saturday evening at the Lefkovwitz residence. Arrangements, Hancock Funeral Home, Ltd., Philadelphia, Penn. 215-332-1099. |
LONGAN, Robert Coleman Jr., MD, died August 18, 2009. A native of Richmond, Va., he was the son of Robert C. and Ellie S. Longan; the husband of Alice V. Longan; and the brother of William J. Longan, all preceding him in death. His children are Robert C. Longan III and wife, Chris, of White Stone, Va. and Jane R. Caldwell and husband, Turner "Corky", of Cartersville, Va. His grandchildren are Susan Omberg, Pamela Howard, Caroline Caldwell and Amanda Longan; great-grandchildren, Patrick and Claire Omberg; and nephews and nieces. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School, the University of Richmond and the Medical College of Virginia. He had numerous internships in his training in psychiatry. They included Jersey Medical Center, the Medical College of Virginia, the University of Virginia and a Fellow and instructor at John Hopkins University. He was a World War II veteran serving as a captain in the U.S. Army. He was in private practice for many years in Richmond, was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine, the Medical Society of Virginia, the Neuropsychiatry Society of Virginia and the American Psychiatric Society, and a former member of the State Hospital Board appointed by Gov. Thomas B. Stanley. He was a clinical associate professor at MCV, established the Psychiatric Division of Richmond Memorial Hospital, and was a former president of the Memorial Guidance Clinic at Richmond Memorial Hospital. Before retirement, he was an attending physician at McGuire VA Hospital, Stuart Circle, St. Mary's and Westbrook Hospitals. A private family funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Virginia Voice for the Print Handicapped, P.O. Box 15546, Richmond, Va. 23227. |
at the Lopez residence. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Janie Lee McGraw Lovell died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of August 17, 2009, at her home in Roanoke County. She was born on February 18, 1933, in True, W.Va., to the late Ethel and Ozie McGraw. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Randy and Jessie; and a grandson, Conner. Janie is survived by a daughter, Terry Lovell Newman and husband, John; son, Harvey Lee Lovell; granddaughter, Rene' Newman; and grandsons, Spencer, Tyler and Christopher Lovell., Janie spent her early adult years caring for her family on a farm in Montgomery County before attending Virginia Western Community College. She later became a successful realtor and retired from Coldwell-Banker in 1995., Never one to be idle, she then became a Master Gardener honing a skill she already possessed from many of years of gardening on the farm. She was an accomplished seamstress and cook, a good and faithful friend, a strong and capable woman and a loving mother and grandmother., s will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park., "To describe our mom would be to write about a hurricane in it's perfect power.", Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held today at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Suffolk. Parr Funeral Home is in charge. |
MALLORY, Lena Ann, of Richmond, departed this life August 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna M. Monroe; brothers, Waverly and Edward; and sister, Edna. Lena leaves to cherish her memory four sons, Robert, Calvin, James and Marvin; sisters, Marie and Mattie; a host of nieces, great nieces and great-great nieces, Jackie, Carolyn, Lucille and Esther; among them, two devoted, Nancy and Doris Monroe; a devoted great-niece, Lisa Cosby; a host of nephews, Raymond (Linda), Herman, Irvin and Marshall; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral services will be held Friday 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 2006 Decatur Street, where remains will lie in state at 12 noon. Dr. Robert Pettis Pastor officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends attending services assemble at the church Friday, 12:30 p.m. |
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Emiko McDonald CHESAPEAKE - Emiko McDonald, 76, of the 200 block of Fernwood Farms Road, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Saga-Ken, Japan she was the daughter of the late Kajario and Inoue Ikeda Mori. She was the widow of James Wesley McDonald and was also predeceased by a daughter, JoAnn McDonald. Survivors include her son, Jamie C. McDonald of Chesapeake; two granddaughters, Crystal L. Powell and husband Chris of Chesapeake and Samantha Levinson and husband Brian of Maryland Heights, Mo.; two grandsons, Jamie C. McDonald Jr. of East Alton, Ill. and James L. Telkamp of Brighton, Ill.; two great- granddaughters, Cadence Powell and Hannah Levinson and a great-grandson, Jacob Levinson. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home and Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The funeral will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Gloria Stevenson-Clark, SGI-USA Minister of Ceremonies, will officiate. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Godfrey, Ill. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, in the the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Clayton Quesenberry officiating. Burial will follow in the Newbern Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, August 21, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. To send online condolences to the family, please visit, Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements for the family., Make a memorial contribution |
MEADOWCROFT, Harriett G., 78, of Highland Springs, and her beloved dog, Tinker Belle, passed away suddenly Friday, August 14, 2009. Mrs. Meadowcroft had worked as a stewardess for Alaskan Airlines out of Anchorage, Alaska, having been hired by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. She retired after 30 years of teaching in the Henrico County and Charles City school systems. Harriett enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time pampering Tinker Belle. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Ann Wittel and her husband, Tom Wittel Jr.; sons, George A. Meadowcroft and wife, Regina McHugh, and William B. Meadowcroft and wife, Lesia. Also surviving are grandchildren, Amy Waybright, Travis and Jesse Mickle, Christopher and Carrington Meadowcroft, Alex and Jake Meadowcroft; great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Sarah and Haley and Daniel. The family will receive family and friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy., from 6 to 7 pm. Friday, August 21, with her memorial service to begin at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to The Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
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Shirley M. Nixon VIRGINIA BEACH - Shirley Midgett Nixon, 85, passed away Aug. 18, 2009. She was a native of Stumpy Point, N.C., where she lived until she was 21. She was a previous resident of Chesapeake. She was the daughter of the late John Monroe and Theola Wise Midgett and the wife of the late D. Russell Nixon Jr. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. She was also a member of the DAR, Lynnhaven Parish Chapter. She was a talented artist with many years experience and loved to garden. She is survived by two children, Joan N. Lyons and her husband Tom of Virginia Beach and John Russell Nixon Sr. and his wife Mary of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, John Jr., Leslie, Tommy and Russell; and five great-grandchildren. Services are private. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial United Methodist Church, 804 Gammon Road, Virginia Beach, or to the Stumpy Point Methodist Church, 256 Bayview Drive, Stumpy Point, NC 27978., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
NORWOOD, Jimmie Lou Campbell, died August 18, 2009. No wife or mom was ever more loved than Jimmie Lou. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Colonel James Norwood; two sons, Barry and James Norwood Jr.; one daughter, Lieutenant Colonel Cynthia Norwood; one grandson, James Norwood III; two granddaughters, Pryce and Galyn Norwood; two sisters, Charlsie Caywood and Dianne Bushnell; two brothers, Thomas and Julian Campbell; and hundreds of beloved friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father, James Campbell; and mother, Annie Hanchey Campbell; sister, Kathleen Harper; and a brother, Fred Campbell. Jimmie Lou was a member and volunteer for 25 years at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, The Bellwood Women's Club, The Daughters of the American Revolution, the USS Montague AKA 98 Reunion and the Antique Study Group. She also loved to travel. Jimmie Lou was the quintessential Army wife, moving over 30 times in 15 years. She was deeply loved by everyone and touched many lives with her joyous personality and laughter. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace Street. |
O'HANLON, Catherine T., of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., passed away on August 13, 2009 at the age of 93. Born on June 30, 1916 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Maximilian and Anna (Beringer) Neutzel, she married her husband, James A. O'Hanlon, on July 22, 1939 at St. Andrew's Church, Flushing, N.Y. Her husband passed away on April 5, 2000. She was an avid Bridge player and a long-term volunteer for various charitable and educational organizations which include: The LSU Medical Center, Shreveport, La. (Meritorious Service Award), Our Lady of Consolation Residence, Amityville, N.Y. (Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., Merit Award), Sister Margaret's Food Pantry and Clothing Closet of Shreveport, La. Survivors include her son, James P. O'Hanlon and his wife, Angela J., of White Plains, N.Y., and Viera, Fla.; her daughter, Sheila A. Smith and her husband, Ray, of Charleston, S.C.; six grandchildren, Angela C. Tinnirello and her husband, Christopher, Christine G. Bonchick and her husband, Michael, Michael Thompson and his wife, Rosary, Patrick J. O'Hanlon and his wife, Stephanie, Craig Thompson and his wife, Jeanne, and Erin Thompson; nine great-grandchildren, Angel Rose Tinnirello, Gabrielle Tinnirello, Liam Thompson, Brendan Thompson, Sarah Bonchick, David Bonchick, Leah Bonchick, Dashiell O'Hanlon and Beckett O'Hanlon. Also surviving are numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews and loyal friends for whom she had a ready and willing ear. Predeceased are her three sisters, Mamie, Cunigunda and Margaret. Memorial services will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, White Plains, on Saturday, August 22 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to and The South Carolina Aquarium, Attention: Institutional Advancement, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, S.C. 29401, http://scaquarium.org/ support/giving.html. |
Oliver, Alameeter "Sis" - "Sis" Almeeter Oliver Almeeter "Sis" Oliver was born March 23, 1932 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, to the late Bradsey and Virgie Oliver. She departed .... |
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will be held at Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, 1057 Kennedy St., Norfolk, at 11 a.m., with Dr. A. Ray Rouson presiding. Burial will be held in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery. The remains will be ready for viewing today, Aug. 20, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. in the residence for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel, Norfolk, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be private. Stan's final years were hard and lonely, but may he be remembered for the better times and the love that was shared., Make a memorial contribution |
was held August 5, 2009, in Sarasota., Make a memorial contribution |
PETERSON, Cornelia Griffin, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009, after a four year battle with cancer. The date coincided with her 67th birthday. Survivors include her son, Lieutenant Colonel Erik Terryl Peterson, USMCR, of Austin, TX; her niece, Kimberly Perry Gill, of Clover, S.C.; and her children, Harley, Sierra, and Zachary; and the many, many friends, family and patients whom she took care of throughout the years. The family will receive visitors at Howerton & Bryan Funeral Home in Durham, N.C., from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, in the Howerton & Bryan Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Peterson will be interred at Maplewood Cemetery in Durham, beside her son Leif. Following interment, friends and family are invited to gather at the home of her former husband, Wayne Peterson, in Hillsborough, N.C., to remember and celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to the Duke School of Nursing 512 S. Mangum Street, Suite 400, Durham, N.C., 27701, with whom Cornelia remained very active until the very end of her life. The Peterson family is under the care of Howerton & Bryan Funeral Home. Online condolences may be submitted at www.howertonbryan.com, select obituaries. |
Joseph R. Pincince VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph R. Pincince, 71, of the 1100 block of Rembrandt Court, died Aug. 12, 2009. Services will be private. Graham Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Henry Lee Porter MURFREESBORO - Henry Lee Porter, 94, died Aug. 17, 2009. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Parkers Grove Baptist Church. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. |
will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2009, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Steve Ridenhour and Vicar Jason Northridge. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Copper Crest Riding Therapy Program of Wytheville, Va., agencies for the care of animals, or agencies for child care. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Myers Cemetery. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Aug 20, 2009 Raymond Cardwell of Ridgeway died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville will announce arrangements. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home with the Reverend James Baucom and Dr. Paul Lane officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Internment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Marcus Duran Reese VIRGINIA BEACH - Marcus D. Reese, 24, known as Marc, passed away Aug. 15, 2009. Services will be private. Beach Funeral Services Inc., 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, in charge. You may offer condolences to the family online, . Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director., Make a memorial contribution |
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SALKEN, Rosalind S., 89, of Richmond, passed away August 18, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Salken; two children, Bonnie Katzenberg and her husband, Norman, and Kenneth Salken and his wife, Wendy Kreuter; brother, Fred Siegel; five grandchildren, Jeremy, Jonathan, Samantha, Elise and Isabel and many nieces and nephews. As an avid golfer Mrs. Salken won numerous titles in Richmond and Delray Beach, Fla., where she lived for 18 years. She was a long term member of the Richmond Women's Golf Association and retired from Central Fidelity Bank as head teller. A graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at B'nai Shalom Cemetery at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. |
2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
SCOTT, Mildred Fulton, departed this life, August 18, 2009. Arrangements by |
will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3310 Deep Creek Blvd., Portsmouth, with Pastor E.T. Knight officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
at the funeral home. Memorials may be flowers or contributions to the Fund for William & Mary, Swem Library, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg, VA 23187-9915 or the Virginia Chapter of the , 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230., Make a memorial contribution |
Shaban, Badeha Jameel, 85, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Widow of Jameel Assad Shaban, she is survived by her children, Namet and her husband, Nagib Shaban, Izzat and his wife, Fadwa Shaban, Kareem (A.K.) and his wife, Kay Shaban and Ronnie and his wife, Janet Shaban; 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, all of Richmond. Badeha and her husband, Jameel, came to Hopewell, Va., in 1953 from Lebanon and opened the Mirror Restaurant in Richmond in 1960, and were very instrumental in the growth and support of the Lebanese Community in Richmond. Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ADS of Richmond, 11906 Longfellow Drive, Midlothian, Va., 23112. |
11 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2009, Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
10 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
and burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at, . Memorial donations may be made to the Newkingstown Volunteer Fire Dept., Newkingstown, PA 17072., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
celebrating Roger's life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Lynn Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Stevens, the Rev. Glenn Stevens, and the Rev. Tom Moran officiating. Burial to follow in the Stevens Family Cemetery in Moneta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the . The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Terrance May and the nursing staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial 12th floor CCU. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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STRICKLAND, Joseph Michael "Mike", of Glen Allen, passed away August 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas E. Strickland. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Samantha, Rebekah and Bonnie; sons, Michael and Joshua; mother, Elizabeth Strickland; sisters, Joyce Richards and Nancie Droughton; five grandchildren and other family members and friends. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. His life's fulfillment came with his family and running his own company. He lived his life to the fullest and accomplished all he set out to do. He will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Friday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. Graveside service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2 p.m., at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Special thanks to the McGuire VA Hospital for their care and support. |
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will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son with the Reverend Orlando English officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, August 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. Inurnment will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Friday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 p.m. with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or the , 870 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23320. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, Miss Shanté Latasha Willis departed this life at VCU/MCV Medical Center in Richmond, Va. Shanté was born on April 21, 1991, in Newark, N.J., to Lois Willis and Bobby Anderson. She moved from East Orange, N.J., at the age of 7 to Petersburg, Va. Shanté was a high academic achiever. She received several awards and was an honor roll student. She was also an active participant in softball. Due to her illness, she later received her GED from the Petersburg School System. Shanté accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Blessed Hope Community Church and was later baptized. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lewis and Mary Pollard; uncle, Nathan Bryant; and niece, Tiyonna Johnson. Cherishing her fond memories, she leaves her mother, Lois; two sisters, Shawniece and Sharetta; five brothers, Ronald, Ricky, Rahjon, Rayshawn and Rahlee; two aunts, Palma and Cheryl Bryan; three uncles, Stephen (Mittie), Kevin (Sharon) and Warren; one great-great-aunt, Mary Lively; four nieces, Tishanna, Khadijah, Jannia and Kamryon; three nephews, Zyiheed, Trevon and Quashawn; best friend, Chiquila Crenshaw; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Blessed Hope Community Church, 6899 Lakepoint Drive, Prince George, Va.; Bishop C.E. Wiley, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the 238 Bull Run Drive, Hopewell, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 943-0046. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Miss Willis online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., today from 7 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Raymond Joseph (Ray) Vaughn, of Roanoke, Va., entered into eternal rest the morning of August 18, 2009, with his family at his side. Ray fought a courageous battle with cancer for six years with little complaint. He was a man of strong faith and lifted everyone up who knew him with a smile and encouraging word. Born on November 14, 1937, to the late Clyde Joseph and Nellie Nunn Vaughn, of Claudville, Va., in Patrick County, Ray joined the Navy at a young age and traveled around the world several times. During his distinguished 21 years serving our country, Ray received numerous awards and honors including, the Good Conduct Medal with a gold star, Navy Achievement Medal with a gold star, Sailor of the Year (1970), and Vietnam and Lebanon Service Medals. He served on various ships including the first nuclear aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Enterprise and is a Plank Owner of the U.S.S. Annapolis AGMRI as an original crew member., and subsequent manufacturing career took him and his family to various places to live, including the Panama Canal Zone, Texas, California and North Carolina. He moved to Roanoke, Va., for a second time in March 2000 and began another career as a Roanoke County school bus driver. Ray drove buses for seven years until his health began to fail. The students on Bus #5 from the Cave Spring lot bought him much happiness and joy., Ray was a member, deacon and Sunday School teacher of Cave Spring Baptist Church. He was happiest when sharing the Word of God with his dear Sunday School class. Ray also enjoyed meeting his dear friends every Tuesday at Famous Anthony's at Oak Grove Plaza for breakfast and a bible study. They jokingly referred to themselves as the ROMEO club, "Retired Old Men Eating Out." He is a former member of the Valdese Rotary Club, Toastmasters of Hickory North Carolina, Ruritan Club, Lions Club, past Master Mason of Mountain Home Masonic Lodge and a current member of the Cave Spring Masonic Lodge., In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his two brothers, Gilmer and Billy Vaughn. He is survived by his wife, Donice Handy Vaughn, with whom he shared 48 years and the same birthday; daughter, Kathryn (Katie) and husband, John Varney, of Roanoke; and daughter, Karen Vaughn, of Herndon, Va. His daughters brought him great joy and happiness especially with their music. Grandsons, Jared Ray Varney, is a rising junior at VMI, and John Caleb Varney, is a rising sophomore at Cave Spring High School. Ray is also survived by his stepmother, Gladys B. Vaughn, of Danville; sister, Irene Byrd Worrell and husband, Dennie, of Collinsville, Va.; stepsister, Janice V. Rakes and husband, Danny, of Danville; and sisters-in-law, Ruth Vipperman Vaughn and Nancy Vaughn Stewart. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, Hassell Handy, Garland Handy, Charlie and wife, Betty, Leon Handy and wife, Nellie, Billy Handy and wife, Deb, and the late Wilbert D. Handy and wife, Carlene; and sisters-in-law, Elise Hodges, Betty H. Biggs and husband, David, and Mary H. Young and husband, David. Ray leaves behind several nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces all of whom were very dear to him., A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at Cave Spring Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Oakey's South Chapel on Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be held 3 p.m. on October 20, 2009, at Arlington National Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, donations to the Roanoke Rescue Mission, 402 Fourth St., S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
WAGNER, Peggy Graves, 66, of Disputanta, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wagner was the daughter of the late, Lynn and Georgia Lipscomb Graves. Survivors include a longtime friend, Andy Ramstetter; three sons, Rob Wagner and wife, Susan, of Chantilly, Va., Karl Wagner and wife, Catherine, of Henrico, and Ben Wagner, of Richmond; two sisters, Linda West and husband, Rudy, of Cambridge, Mass., and Ginny Kowalski and husband, John, of Henrico; and four grandchildren, Rachel, Josh, Sarah, and Sammy. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Rd. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, Texas 75265-0309, or to the Nature Conservancy, Worldwide Office, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, Virginia 22203-1606. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
11 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Salem Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
WANAMAKER, Nancy Lee, 67, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Michael Wanamaker; sons, Michael and his wife, Mary, Patrick and his wife, Jennifer, and Denis; daughters, Tracy Jenkins and Kelly Benedicto; sisters, Barbara Donato and Judy Van Name; and 13 grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312. |
WARNER, Charles W.H., of Warsaw, formerly of Tappahannock, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009, following a long illness. He was the son of the late Dr. Charles Andrew Warner and Gladys Roy Hoskins Warner. Charles Warner was a graduate of the College of William and Mary and George Washington University. In early adult years, he was a school teacher in the Northern Neck and later a historian with The National Park Service in Jamestown and Yorktown, then promoted to supervisory historian of Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites in New York State, and next promoted to superintendent of Sitka National Monument in Alaska. Due to his parent's illness, he returned to Virginia to manage family businesses. Charles Warner was the leader in having 14 historic buildings in Tappahannock placed on the Virginia and on the National Register of Historic Places as The Tappahannock Historic District in 1972 and 1973. These buildings cover a period of 300 years in interpreting the history of the town. He was the author of Road to Revolutions: Virginia's Rebels From Bacon to Jefferson, 1676-1776 and Hoskins of Virginia and Related Families. These books have been reviewed throughout the United States and in England. In October 1972, The Virginia Magazine of History stated that Road to Revolution, "contains what may be the most balanced view" of the pre-Revolutionary political debate. Of his book, Hoskins of Virginia, a writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Rappahannock Times wrote, "This is one of the books that will grow in value each year and will be inestimable value to future historians." The Genealogical Quarterly of London, England, wrote, "This book has been competently and authentically compiled and provides a major contribution to American genealogy." Charles Warner was also a member of the Jamestowne Society, The Society of the Lees of Virginia, The Baronial Order of Magna Charta, The Friends of Saint George's and Descendants of Knights of the Garter. In later life, Charles Warner lived in the Northern Neck, having inherited Accakeek Farm in Richmond County from his father. In 1981, he married Anne Dudley George Hagerty, of Smithfield in King and Queen County. Charles W.H. Warner is survived by his wife, Anne Hagerty Harp Warner; two stepchildren, Reno Sheffer Harp IV and Anne Harcourt Harp Vaeth; two sisters-in-law, Meriwether H. Rumrill and Susannah H. Farley; two stepgrandchildren, Emily Harcourt Vaeth and Gregory Benjamin Vaeth Jr.; six nephews and two nieces. He was predeceased by a sister, the late Elizabeth W. Trible. A graveside service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Millers Tavern, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 278, Millers Tavern, 23115; The Essex Public Library, 117 N. Church Street, Tappahannock, Va. 22560; or the Essex County Museum and Historical Society, P.O. Box 2939, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. Arrangements by Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. |
George Michael Watts VIRGINIA BEACH - George Michael Watts, 39, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, after sustaining injuries during a traffic collision. Born July 28, 1970, in New York City, Michael spent his early years in New Jersey. He would later move to Virginia Beach where he lived until his untimely passing. Michael was the son of George Elmer Watts and Claudia Gordon Watts. He was preceded in death by his mother and two half sisters, Wilma Ellis and Elvin Dargan. Michael is survived by his father; two sons, Miles Watts and Mickey Watts; three half sisters, Brenda Wiggins, Renée Spivey, and Bonita Griffin; two brothers-in-law, William Spivey and Gerald Griffin; two nephews, Tracy Wiggins and Jason Ellis; three nieces, Stephanie Buffalow Brown, Fostina Ellis, and Jennifer Ellis; a special friend, Diana Porter; and many other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at Corprew Funeral Home, 1822 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, for a celebration of Michael's life to be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. Michael will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
Martha M. Whinnery NORFOLK - Martha M. Whinnery, 68, of Norfolk and formerly of Hampton, passed away Aug. 17, 2009, in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. She was born in Gloucester, Va., on Oct. 10, 1940. She is survived by her husband, Thomas S. Whinnery; her daughter, Debra Avery of New York; three sons, James Merica and his wife Janet of Arkansas, Eugene Merica of Kansas, and Wilbur Merica of Virginia; a sister, Rose Belvin of Virginia; 12 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and a sister- in-law, Lynn Merica of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her son, Louis Merica and her sister, Gilda Kemp. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in First View Baptist Church with the Rev. Wade Blunt officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
WIGLESWORTH, Lois Louise, 75, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Onie Wiglesworth; and is survived by her sister, Elaine W. Wheeler; nieces, Wanda Dangerfield and Jo Anne Boyd; seven great nieces and nephews; one great-great nephew. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10) with her funeral service being held at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. |
Williams, Nelda B. - Nelda B. Willams Nelda B. Williams (Mom, Pamma, Grandma, Omaw, Omama, Sister, Aunt) - 80, On August 11, 2009, went to be with her .... |
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Beverly Seay Williams, 68, of Hebron, Md., and formerly of Buena Vista and Leesburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., after a lengthy illness. She worked for the Virginia Department of Social Services for 20 years and resigned from the position of Financial Manager to move with her husband to their farm in Hebron, Md. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frances Seay; and her son, Cris Penner. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Gregg Williams; her daughter, Leslie Blair; son, Scott Penner and his wife, Jackie; stepson, Doug Williams; grandchildren, Steven, Chelsea, Cody and Cole; stepgrandchildren, Kasey and Kelly; stepgreat-granddaughter, Kyleigh; brother, Bill Seay and his wife, Barbara; mother-inlaw, Anna Williams; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life at the Williams' residence on Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Beverly Williams to the Hebron Lions Club, P.O. Box 514, Hebron, Md. 21830 or the , Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md. 21804. To send condolences to the family, please visit, Make a memorial contribution |
WILLIAMS, Frederick W., 89, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Catherine, of 71 years; two children, Dorothy Jackson and James F. Williams; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Williams was a longtime member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Local No. 10 and of the Landmark Baptist Church. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21, at the Landmark Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. |
s. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. The family will receive friend and relatives at the Woodlawn Funeral Home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family may be reached at the residence in Norfolk. Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Fund at Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. Parr Funeral Home is in charge. |
WILSON, Gertrude Manning, passed away on August 17, 2009. She was born Gertrude A. Sears on August 25, 1917, in North Carolina, to John Mordecai Sears and Ellen West Sears. After her mother died in the 1918 - 1919 influenza epidemic, she was adopted in 1920 by James A. and May M. Manning. In 1933, she graduated from Boydton High School and subsequently entered State Teachers College (now Longwood University), graduating in 1937. After marrying Charles Staples Wilson in 1947, she lived and taught history and English in Farmville, primarily at Prince Edward Academy, until her retirement in 1982 concluded a career of over 40 years of teaching. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her son, Dr. Charles S. Wilson Jr., his wife, Pam; and her grandson, Robert M. Wilson. Gertrude enjoyed a long happy life, which included a love of family, travel and the gift of being a skilled conversationalist and listener. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Puckett Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Farmville United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 19. Memorial contributions may be made to Farmville United Methodist Church or Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va. |
Hilda W. Wilson VIRGINIA BEACH - Hilda Wagers Wilson, 88, passed away Aug. 17, 2009, in Virginia Beach. She was a native of Appomattox, Va., and a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists, in Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gilbert H. Wilson. Survivors include: daughter, Dale; son, Chip and his wife Laurie; son, Rusty and his wife Laine; six grandchildren, Amy and her husband Josh Forrest, Heather Calvert, Jesse, Laurel, Russell, and Michael Wilson; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Brandon, and Noah. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc., 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451., Make a memorial contribution |
Saturday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 6329 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Greenhill Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Aubrey Willard WOOD Jack, Pappy, Pop, Granddaddy, Lots of love and birthday wishes, a daily thought, a silent tear, a constant wish that you were here, an empty place no one can fill, we miss you and we always will. Happy 87th Birthday. You and your twinkling eyes will live in our hearts forever., Hazel, Richard, Betty, Ronnie, Josie, Mort, Tommy, Grandchildren,, Great-Grandchildren,, Nieces and Nephews, Make a memorial contribution |
WYATT, John Thomas Sr., 94, of King William, Va., died August 18, 2009. He is survived by one son, John Wyatt Jr.; three daughters, Mary W. Parham, Sarah E. Wyatt and Muriel D. Gray; 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and three sisters-in-law. Remains rest at B.W. White Funeral Home, 20408 King William Rd., where family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. Service Saturday at 12 noon at Third Union Baptist Church. Interment in church cemetery. |
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