Addington Katherine V. Addington, 78, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James P. Addington, and parents, Roy and Mae Hamm. Survivors include daughters, Kathy Mae Addington and special friend, Doug Suits of Marion, and Connie Blake and husband, Gary, of Saltville; grandson, Will Blake of Saltville; sisters, Shirley Hess of Chilhowie, and Nancy Crigger of Saltville; brother, David Hamm of Saltville; special niece, Tammy Frye of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. |
will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Michael R. Akers Jr. Michael Randolph Akers Jr., 48, of Max Meadows died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Dennis Williams officiating. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
Anderson Henry Adford Anderson, 80, born April 8, 1929 in Saltville, died Aug. 28, 2009 at Friendship Retirement Home in Roanoke. He served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 31, 1951 to Dec. 23, 1952. He was stationed in Germany during his tour of duty. He was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophesy in Saltville for many years before he moved to Roanoke due to declining health. He was a current member of the Church of God of Prophesy Faith Fellowship in Salem. He was a hardworking gentleman who was a friend to all he met. He enjoyed walking to Saltville several times a week to meet and talk with his friends. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Anderson, his mother, Mary Totten Anderson, two brothers, Charles Anderson and Franklin Anderson, and two sisters, Louella Anderson and Fannie Olinger. Survivors include five sisters, Helen Ford of Mt. Orab, Ohio, Dorothy Hall of Bristol, Delephine Coffer of Roanoke, Rose Anderson of Alexandria, and Pauline Perkins of Woodbridge; two brothers, George Anderson of Troy, Mont., and Roy Anderson of Wilmington, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with Bishop Douglas Milliner officiating. Burial followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery with military rites. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences maybe sent to, . D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
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Joel M. Austin, 54, of New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Austin, of New Castle, Va.; father, Norman Chris Austin, of Ferrum, Va.; special sister-inlaw, Cheryl Meadows, of Roanoke, Va.; father and stepmother-in-law, Allen and Dorinda Meadows, of PawPaw, W.Va.; nephews and niece, Norman Michael Austin Jr., of Ferrum, Va., and Julian Lee Austin and Angie Austin Hall, of Rocky Mount, Va.; sister-in-law, Virginia Robertson Austin, of Rocky Mount, Va.; and special friend, Gladys Arrington, of Blue Ridge, Va.; and Smokey. He was an active member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in New Castle. Special thanks to the nurses at CCU with LewisGale Medical Center and nurses with the MICU at UVA Medical for their care and immense kindness. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church with Pastor John Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Earl Warren Bailey, Earl Warren Bailey of Barboursville, Virginia, died Monday, August 31, 2009., He was the son of Manis Eugene Bailey and Lulie Ellis Pettit., After returning from World War II, he was a life long farmer., He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gertrude Beck Bailey; his daughters, Florence Ann and Gayle, his cherished granddaughters, Beth, Gwen and Rachel. He is also survived by his sister, Claire Lonergan; and his brother, George Bailey., He will be remembered for his kindness and his love of all living things., A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a..m Thursday, September 3, 2009, in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville., The family will receive friends following the service at graveside., Memorial contributions may be made to the Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 122, Barboursville, VA 22923., Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, is in charge of arrangements., |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009, at Mt. Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3, 2009, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Warren Johnson, 223 Winterberry Road, Galax, Va. 24333. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
at her home. Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
BEAVER, William Audsley, 22, of Glen Allen, passed away August 24, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Linda Beaver of St. Louis, Missouri; his sister, Meredith of Charlotte, N.C.; and relatives in Georgia and Texas. Will was a 2005 graduate of Deep Run High School, where he played varsity baseball. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University. A celebration of life service will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, Va., on Friday, September 4, at 8:30 a.m. |
Michael J. Bedford VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael J. Bedford, 63, passed away quietly Aug. 30, 2009. He was born April 24, 1946, in Syracuse, N.Y., to the late Charles E. and Charlotte H. Bedford. Michael served his country in the United States Navy. It was in 1980 that Michael and his family moved from their Groton, Conn., home to his new duty station in Norfolk and retired as a CW04 in 1991. Michael was a member of VFW Post 4809 in Norfolk and the Wednesday night Cribbage group. He enjoyed fishing, was a master woodworker and a die-hard Tony Stewart NASCAR fan. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather; and friend to many. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Elaine "Suzi" Bedford; daughters, Dawn Marie Mathis and husband Kevin of Las Vegas, Nev., Sandra Bedford Harrah and husband Matthew of Suffolk, and Janice Michelle Hughes and husband Brad of Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Summer and Ty Mathis, Richard and Andrew Harrah and Michael and Mollie Hughes; aunt, Jane Castello Barlow of Catonsville, Md.; nephew and partner-in-crime, Charles Bedford of Norfolk; numerous nieces, nephews, children and grandchildren of the heart and a harem of quilters. A celebration of life was held Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at his nephew, Chuck Bedford's home on Willoughby Spit. Burial at sea will be at a later date. As a way of celebrating Michael's life, the family has requested memorial donations be made to the , 360 Southport Circle, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 in lieu of flowers. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
BLON, Barbara Stephens, 53, of Midlothian, died August 30, 2009, after a long battle with COPD. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. Barbara is survived by her mother, Shirley Stephens; husband, Jeff; two daughters, Lindsay and Sarah Estes; a brother, Terry Stephens; and a granddaughter, Destiny Estes. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers and Barbara's love for animals, donations may be made to the Humane Society, 2519 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, Va. 23220. |
Odessa P. Boone PORTSMOUTH - Odessa P. Boone entered into eternal rest Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a retired beautician and faithful member of Celestial Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star No. 19, the Cordelia Green Johnson Beauty Forum and the Duplex Social and Savings Club. She was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Sarah Parsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Boone. Her surviving loved ones include a daughter, Pamela Blanco and husband Larry Blanco of Portsmouth; two grandchildren, Gregory Gary Jr. and Stacey Gary; two great-grandchildren, Kamari Gary and Jaden Peters; one brother, Marvin Parsons of Newport News; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Boone Johnson and Virginia Louise Parsons of Portsmouth; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. A wake will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St. A homegoing celebration will be held Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in Celestial Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with the Rev. Leon J. Boone officiating. Interment will follow the funeral in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery with the funeral home handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
on Thursday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
BRACY, Mrs. Deidra, of Richmond, departed this life August 27, 2009. She is survived her husband, Samuel Bracy; three daughters, Amber Buster, Deondra Collins and Sameisha Williams; three sons, Anthony Buster, Randall Collins and Samuel Williams; one grandson, Khalil Brown; mother, Kathlyn Owens; father, Charles Collins; maternal grandmother, Estelle Smith; three sisters, Jacquelin, Franchesca and Gabriella Collins; five brothers, Kenneth, Charles Jr., Patrick, Chad and Jordan Collins; a host of aunts and uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, Christeva Collins and Judy Bracy; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. Louis Collins Jr. officiating. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Thursday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
BRANNAN, Valmer Smithers Perfater Wall, of Deltaville, formerly of Richmond, died suddenly Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.P. Smithers and Helen Beadles Smithers; brother, H.P. "Buddy" Smithers; her first husband, Carl G. Perfater; and her second husband, C. Frank Wall. She is survived by her husband, F.S. "Pete" Brannan of Deltaville; daughter, Suzanne P. Lucia (Donald) of Richmond; two sons, Stephen C. Perfater (Mary) and Sherman G. Perfater (Rita), both of Barboursville, Va.; stepson, Paul G. Brannan (Susan) of Midlothian; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brannan was a member of Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 3, with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contrib-utions can be made to Lower United Methodist Church. |
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Essie L. Brooks NORFOLK - Essie L. Brooks, 86, died Aug. 28, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, Norfolk. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Pete Watts officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWNING, William W. Jr. "Bill," age 66, died Saturday, August 29, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Tamara Anulies; son, Ryan; brother, Buddy; as well as their respective families. Bill also leaves behind a large collection of friends, most notably Teri Browning, who was always there for him. All of his loved ones remember Bill for his zest for life, love of work and generous heart. Once you were a friend of Bill's, you were a friend for life. A celebration and remembrance of his life will be held at his house Saturday, September 5, starting at 4 p.m. Condolences may be sent in care of Betco, 5711 Old Osbourne Turnpike, Richmond, Va. 23231. |
Harry W. Buchanan III MILFORD, Pa. - After a courageous battle against cancer, at the age of 85, Harry Winters Buchanan III passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. in Bethlehem, Pa., surrounded by his family. Mr. Buchanan was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 9, 1923, to Harry W. Buchanan II and Eugenie M. Buchanan (nee O'Brien). After serving with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, he graduated from the Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in chemical engineering. Later, as a Sloan Fellow, he earned a masters in management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Buchanan began his professional career in New York at Metal and Thermit Corporation, where he rose to the position of executive vice president. In 1966, he left to become president and Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Chemicals Corporation in Portsmouth, Va. There he expanded the firm's scope of products and markets, developing an array of specialty industrial chemicals, and establishing new operations in Japan, England, and continental Europe. In early 1980s he engineered the sale of Virginia Chemicals to the Celanese Corporation, and eventually retired from Hoescht-Celanese as a vice president. Mr. Buchanan had served as a director of the Virginia Manufacturers Association, the Chemical Manufacturers Association, the United Virginia Bank Corporation and Crompton & Knowles. He also served on the boards of advisors to the University of Richmond and the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia. In New York City, he was a member of the Union League Club, the Sky Club and the Chemist Club, where he was the chairman of the House Committee. He was also a member of the Commonwealth Club in Richmond, Va., and the Augusta National Golf Club. Mr. Buchanan was among the fifth generation of his family to live on the property at Cliff Park in Milford, Pa. For more than 50 years, he managed and improved the facilities of Cliff Park Inn and Golf Course, a business which had been started by his grandmother in 1913. Working through the Conservation Fund, Mr. Buchanan arranged for Cliff Park to be acquired by the National Park Service in 2003 as part of the Tocks Island National Recreation Area, with the understanding that the land and the golf course will remain undeveloped and open to the public. Mr. Buchanan was married for 58 years to the former Barbara Combes of Larchmont, N.Y. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, their six children: sons, Harry Winters IV, M.D. of Allentown, Pa., Bruce Stewart and his wife Laura of New York City and Brien Combes and his wife Carol-Ann of Milford; daughters, Cathleen Joan and her husband Anthony Barri, M.D. of Old Lyme, Conn., Virginia Gail of Middletown, N.J., and Mary Ann and her husband Pete of Purcellville, Va.; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gene Ann Buchanan Titus; his cousin, Theodore Stewart Buchanan; his grandson, Luke Lawson Buchanan; and his friend and colleague, Walter William MacGregor. A viewing will be held Friday, Sept. 4, at Cliff Park from 6 to 8 p.m. and the funeral will be held at St. Patrick's Church on Saturday, Sept. 5, at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the St. Luke's Hospice House, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015, (610) 997-7120., Make a memorial contribution |
s for Mildred Culpepper Burd will be held at 1 p.m. today in Culpepper Family Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
BURRELL, Welford M., formerly of Richmond, died August 31, 2009 at his residence in Chesapeake, Va. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Lula C. Butler PORTSMOUTH - Lula Catherine Butler, 91, of the 3500 block of Spence Road, died Aug. 31, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Portsmouth for 65 years. She was born in Orange County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Maude Dobyns. Lula was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Butler and grandson, Jimmy Evans. Lula is survived by four daughters, Joan Pierce and husband Jerry of Chunchula, Ala., Shirley Bonnewell and husband Frank of Suffolk, and Bonnie Butler of Suffolk, and Patricia Butler of Portsmouth; four sons, E. Bruce Butler of Las Vegas, Nev., Thomas G. Butler and wife Peggy of Crawfordsville, Ind., David L. Butler and wife Elaine of Portsmouth, and William R. Butler of Norfolk; grandchildren, Brandon Butler, Michael Butler, Brian Butler, Rhonda Butler, Teresa Turner, Dickie Butler, Shawn Michael Miller, Chris Butler, Stacey Butler, Sherry Evans and Laura Doss; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a very special family friend, Rhonda Russell. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, by the Rev. Cliff Whitlock. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
William A. Cabbage William Austin Cabbage, 75, of Radford died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. Funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Dr. James E. Baucom and the Rev. Arlis "J.R." Shelor officiating. Interment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg with VFW Post 776 conducting graveside military rites. He was born Jan. 21, 1934, in Union County, Tenn., son of the late Fred Austin and Thelma Beeler Cabbage. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of First Baptist Church in Radford. He was a chemical engineer at the Radford Arsenal where he retired after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Julia "Judy" Kidd Cabbage of Radford; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael C. and Sondra Cabbage of Baltimore, Md., and Dr. Brian W. Cabbage of Radford; two grandchildren, Max and Sofia Cabbage of Baltimore, Md.; four sisters and brother-in-law, Anita C. Lee of Tucson, Ariz., Rosemary C. Cabbage of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Carol C. Hill of Staunton, Susan and Rolland Waters of Vail, Ariz.; mother-in-law, Marie C. Leffel of Radford; two sisters-in-law, Betty L. Fox of Alexandria and Betty S. Kidd of Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Medi Home Health and Hospice, 102 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, VA 24301; or a charity of choice. Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford was in charge of the arrangements. |
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James A. Cannella, 78, of Marion, Va., and formerly of Troutdale, Va., passed away on August 31, 2009. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Kaysea Elizabeth Carlton VIRGINIA BEACH - Kaysea Elizabeth Carlton, infant daughter of Jared and Amber Carlton, passed away Aug. 31, 2009, in Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Born May 5, 2009, in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Kaysea is survived by her parents of Virginia Beach; her maternal grandparents, Michelle and Claude Shifflett of Virginia Beach, paternal grandparents, Mary Souders of Highspire, Pa., and Robert Carlton of Brownsville, Tenn.; and two aunts, Ashley Baker of Virginia Beach and Macy Souders of Highspire, Pa. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. Burial will be private. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at a later date. Thornton Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge. |
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will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services in charge. |
CLORE, Emily Brock, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009, as the gates of heaven opened to receive a new life with Our Creator. She was born the daughter of Thomas L. and Sallie P. Brock, Sr. on July 7, in Culpeper, Va. She received her education in the Culpeper County School system and was later united in holy matrimony with Ashby D. Clore. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ashby D. Clore; four children, Jay, Sallie, Chris, Gilbert; one daughter, Grand Elizabeth Joy Clore; one daughter-in-law, Kimberly Collins-Clore; four grandchildren, Travis, Jay and wife, Ce-Ce, Justin, Adrian, and Ashby Thomas; goddaughter, Elaine Rowe- Brown; two brothers, Thomas L. Brock Jr., Linwood Brock; four sisters, Lois Cheatam, Eleanor Mae Brock, Sallie Marie Collins, Lillian B. Basset; three sisters-in-law, Meredith Brock, Soray Orange, Sharon Johnson, three brothers-in-law, Milton Collins, Oliver Cheatam, Timothy Clore; a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren from Culpeper to Richmond; dearest friends, Vernie, Marguerite and Judy, her hometown girls; Cavell Phillips and The Price Family. Her remains rest at The W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Avenue, on Friday, September 4, at 12 noon. Dr. A. Lincoln James Jr., pastor, will be the eulogist. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Va., Saturday, September 5, 2009. |
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Delp John L. "Jay Bird" Delp, 74, died Sunday at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born July 9, 1935 in Marion. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired from the Montgomery Board of Education in Maryland. He was a Lutheran by faith, and was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Pearl. Survivors include his three sisters, Bobbie Blevins and husband, Herbert, of Marion, Christine Stone and husband, Ivan, of Delaware, and Edith Jean Brown of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion. Burial will follow in the Attoway Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N. W. 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla. 33136-1494. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
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s 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oylers Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton., Make a memorial contribution |
DuVAL, Walter Eugene "Gene," 56, of Chesterfield, died suddenly Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maj. Hilary E. and Philippa S. DuVal. Gene is survived by his beloved companion, Georgia Deane; and her children, Georgia Dawn Hill and William K. Morris Jr.; sisters, Robin Clanton and Anne Edge; brothers, Louis (Rita), Hilary Jr. "Yogi" (Maryann) and John (Carol); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with cousin and confident, Henry Liverman, he was an avid N.Y. Yankees and UNC basketball fan. Gene found his calling as a salesman for Richmond Ford. He was a longtime softball coach with Falling Creek Athletic Association. Gene will be lovingly remembered as a storyteller and for his utmost kindness and generosity to all. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart Church, 1400 Perry St., Richmond, Va. Interment will follow in Maury Cemetery. |
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Sep 2, 2009 A private graveside service for Edgar Lee Ashworth, 89, of Ridgeway, who died Aug. 30, 2009, was held Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with Donald Ashby officiating. Pallbearers were Ashby, Kelly Ratcliff, Jerry Tawney, Steve Perry and Mike Adkins. Surviving, in addition to those previously listed, are two sisters, Janera Cox of Monticello, Fla., and Dolly Bates of Axton; and two brothers, Billy Ashworth of Mayodan, N.C. and Leroy Ashworth of Tampa, Fla. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway handled arrangements. |
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George D. Evanson FRANKLIN - George Dennis Evanson, born 89 years ago in Nottinghamshire, England, died Aug. 31, 2009. Born to Cecil and Florence Evanson, he served in the British Army during World War II, and immigrated to the United States in 1957. He is survived by his sister, Eileen Dullen; children, Ken Evanson, Shelagh Evanson and Maureen Meadors; grandchildren, Cori Cochran, Paul Bangley, and Gabriel Evanson; several great-grandchildren, plus two special friends from Colonial Heights. George was thankfully able to maintain his independent nature to his death. Services will be private; memorial donations may be made to Partners Among Cats and Canines (PACC), P.O. Box 1133, Franklin, VA 23851., Make a memorial contribution |
Diane W. Everett SUFFOLK - Diane Worrell Everett died Aug. 29, 2009. A funeral will be at noon Thursday in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. |
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. The family requests no flowers or food be brought to the residence. Please express your love and concern by making a contribution to your favorite charity, especially the in "Lefty's" memory. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
FLOURNOY, Shirley Armentrout, 61, of Sandston, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Armentrout. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, John Flournoy; children, Brandy Burnett (Joey), Max Flournoy (Chastain); grandchildren, Kent, Molly, and Leo; mother, Liz Armentrout; sisters, Sue Marshall, Debbie Adams. Shirley was a longtime employee of Henrico County Public Schools. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va. Interment will be private. |
Alice M. Freeman NORFOLK - Alice Marie "Lil Alice or Pretty" Freeman, 48, died Aug. 29, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Kempsville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge, 9302 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601, (757) 244-3733., Make a memorial contribution |
GARRETT, Georgia R., age 92, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her daughter's home on August 28, 2009 in Richmond, Va., surrounded by her loving family. Georgia was the daughter of the late Willie and Josephine Quarles. Her husband, Willie J. Garrett, preceded her in death; as well as her two sisters, Martha Ellen Smith, Marble Brown; two brothers, Benjamin Brown and John J. Quarles; two grandchildren, Charles M. Ricks III and Stephanie Eileen Garrett. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Lorenzo Garrett (Regina), Odessa Ricks (Charles), Curtis Garrett (Bridget) and Gloria McGuire; one sister, Inez Smith (Howard); brother-in-law, Freddie Garrett (Maxine); sister-in-law, Annie Quarles; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Her remains lie at the Jeffress Funeral Home in Brookneal, Va. The family will be receiving visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7 p.m. Services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Brown Memorial Church of God and Christ in Nathalie, Va. |
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Lucie Guerrant Gillespie Greever Lucie Guerrant Gillespie Greever, 90, passed away on Aug. 25, 2009 at her home in Burke's Garden, VA. Lucie was born Feb. 20, 1919 to William M. and Mary Hamlin Guerrant Gillespie. Educated at Tazewell County schools, Hollins College, and the University Of Virginia School Of Architecture, Lucie was the first woman to graduate from the School of Architecture. Following her graduation, Lucie worked as an architect in Bluefield, WV. She later practiced her profession from home, drawing for family and friends. Her mark can still be seen on structures throughout Tazewell County. She married Edgar Philip Greever on July 8, 1950. Lucie was an avid supporter of the Crab Orchard Museum, serving as a board member and chairwoman. She was a Girl Scout leader; a member of the Tazewell Community Hospital Auxiliary, and a supporter of numerous charities including the Burke's Garden Fire Department and Rescue Squad. For over 50 years Lucie enjoyed her many friends in the Tazewell Bridge Club. She attended Central Lutheran Church of Burke's Garden, VA. She was predeceased by her parents, one son, Edgar Philip Greever, Jr., and son-in-law, William T. Brooks. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Edgar Philip Greever; her three daughters and their husbands, Nancy Patricia Greever Brooks, Lucinda Gillespie Greever Nicholson and Joe Arlington Nicholson, Eleanor Elizabeth Greever Lewis and Thad Quinton Lewis; six grandchildren, William Philip Greever Brooks and his wife, Andrea Notaro Brooks, Jefferson Gillespie Brooks, Lucie Elizabeth Lewis, Thad Quinton Lewis III, Samuel Arlington Nicholson, Anna Elizabeth Nicholson; and one great-grandchild, Olivia Taylor Brooks. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Gillespie Adams; her brother and sister-in-law, Albert P. Gillespie and Joyce H. Gillespie; and her sister-in-law, Eleanor G. Jones; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Fri., Aug. 28, 2009 at the Central Lutheran Church in Burke's Garden with the Rev. Terry Edwards officiating. Interment followed at the Central Church Cemetery in Burke's Garden. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Historical Crab Orchard Museum, 3663 Crab Orchard Rd., Tazewell, VA 24651. Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA, served the Greever family. Lucie remains an inspiration to her family. |
GREGORY, Willie James, age 70, of 305 Gethsemane Church Ave., Drakes Branch, Va., died August 30, 2009 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; two children, James Darwin Gregory (Tracey), Drakes Branch, and Karen Gregory-Williams (Richard), Richmond; mother, Mrs. Annie Gregory, Drakes Branch; one brother, Chester Gregory (Virginia); grandchildren, Italia and James Jr.; aunt, Mrs. Betty S. Walker; uncle, Wesley Gregory (Annie); sister-in-law, Edith Simpson (George); brothers-in-law, Cullen Gilmore (Lenora), Curtis and Louis Gilmore; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009, at St. Michael Baptist Church in Drakes Branch, Va. Interment in church cemetery. Services of comfort being provided by Dupee's Funeral Home in Drakes Branch, Va. |
will be held at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at 1 p.m. and the family will receive condolences at a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church or The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
GUY, Helen Sperry, 86, passed away on September 1, 2009 at Woodhaven Hall at Williamsburg Landing. She was born and raised in Cranford, N.J., and graduated from Kent Place School in nearby Summit. She later graduated from Bouv‚-Boston College of Physical Education (now the Bouv‚ College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University). In 1944, she married Richard Guy and, following his wartime service in the Army, they settled in Cranford to raise a family. From 1964 to 1969, they lived in Richmond, Va., and then returned to their roots in Summit, N.J., where they lived for another 27 years. In 1996, they retired to Williamsburg and lived and were active members of the community at Kingsmill. Helen was active in the Junior League, various local book clubs, garden clubs and dining groups. She was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Helen was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be much missed. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Guy, who continues to live at Williamsburg Landing; by her three children and their spouses; Peter and Betsy Guy of Richmond, Va., Richard and Nancy Guy of Virginia Beach, Va., and Lois and Jim Cody of Jamesville, N.Y.; and by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Gray Guy and his wife, Rebecca, and son Alex, of Arlington, Va., Rebecca Guy Thompson and her husband, Carl, of Richmond, Va., Margaret Helen Guy and Donald Guy of Virginia Beach, Va. and Eileen and Christine Cody of Jamesville, N.Y. A memorial service will be held at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 1 p.m., and the family will receive condolences at a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church or The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.cremate.org. |
Carmalita (Connie) Hairston, 69, of Bassett, Va., died on Monday, August 31, 2009. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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HARVEY, Alice Jean, 66, of Richmond, departed this life August 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Harvey. She leaves three devoted daughters, Joy Harvey, Donna Vick and specialist Robin Harvey; two sons, O.C. Hooper III and K.C. Harvey; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson; two aunts, Flora L. Taylor and Mattie Morton; stepfather, Reuben Edwards; a special friend, Bonnie Walker; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St., where homegoing services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., in the Carlton H. Brooks Memorial Chapel. Rev. Andrew Hughes officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Family and friends attending services assemble at the funeral home Friday, 12:30 p.m. |
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Richard Ray Hodges, Richard Ray Hodges, 70, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2009., Loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, Richard was born September 7, 1938, in Thomasville, Georgia, being one of two sons of the late Leon Bartow Hodges and the late Margaret Freeman Hodges. He received a Bachelors and Masters degree in management from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, and later continued his education earning a Doctorate from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. After starting his career with various companies including Lockheed (Martin) and Western Electric in various locations around the country he returned to Atlanta where he met his wife and started his career at Georgia State University which lasted over 25 years., He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Ann Burton Hodges., Survivors include daughter, Laura Hodges of Decatur, Georgia; son, Ray Hodges; daughter-in-law, Julie Hodges; two grandchildren, Owen and Avery Hodges of Lilburn; and a host of cousins, family and friends., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the in memory of Richard and Ann Hodges., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday September 3, 2009, at Wages and Sons in Stone Mountain, Georgia., Interment will be at a later date in Crozet, Virginia., Arrangements by Wages and Sons, Stone Mountain Chapel, 770-469-9811., |
Horne Lucius Ralph Horne Sr., 91, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009. He was a native of Sugar Grove and a long-time Hampton resident. He retired after 22 years in the Air Force, and served in both World War II and the Korean War. He was very proud of his military service. He later retired as a civilian from the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, and worked for Exxon as an assistant manager. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Horne. Survivors include his wife, Elnora Horne; two daughters, Kay Bowden and her husband, Andy, and Sheryl Horne; a son, L. Ralph Horne and his wife, Sharon; three brothers, Howard Horne and Wade Horne of Sugar Grove, and Samuel Horne of Picayune, Miss.; a grandchild, Crystal Sullivan and her husband, Greg; and two great-grandchildren. The family received friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Peninsula Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev. Lawrence Biermann. Burial will follow with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the, , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or the, , 11135 Canon Blvd, Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606. Peninsula Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement of Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory. |
HUNTER, William Allen Sr., 86, of 8004 Wheelers Spring Rd., Appomattox, died Monday, August 31, 2009 at his residence. He was the son of Walter Davis Hunter and Mabel Pugh Hunter. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Anne Ramsey Hunter; a son, William Allen Hunter Jr. and wife, Muriel, of Forest; two daughters, Martha Elzie Hunter of Richmond and Charlotte Leslie Hunter Pearce and husband, Kenneth, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; seven grandsons, William Allen Hunter III and wife, Christina, Adam Clinton Hunter, Reuben Isaac Hunter, Clayton Davis Hunter, Walter Dunn Hunter, Daniel Garrett Pearce, and Luke Douglas Pearce; one granddaughter, Hunter Elzie Pearce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret H. Watson and Elizabeth H. Hamilton; four brothers, John, Walter, Frank and Robert Hunter. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, serving as deacon, elder, treasurer, and Adult Sunday School teacher. He was a 1951 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College and served in World War II as a member of the 15th Air Force, flying 50 combat missions as a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator Bomber. Mr. Hunter served as president and C.E.O. of The Farmers Bank of Appomattox from 1979 until his retirement in 1986. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Concord Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. Louis Skidmore. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military rites accorded by American Legion Post #104 and VFW #9855 combined honor guard. The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Concord Presbyterian Church, c/o Brenda Goin, 2089 Old Evergreen Rd., Appomattox, Va. 24522 or the Appomattox Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 57, Appomattox, Va. 24522. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. |
JACKSON, Mr. Chauncey Belford, age 81, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2009 in Powhatan. He is survived by two brothers, Howard Jackson (Rebecca) and Alexander Jackson (Mary); two sisters, Cardell Barnes and Audrey Bell; a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Jackson; brother-in-law, Cannon McFarley Sr.; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland, Va. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 4, 2009, 1 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Powhatan. Rev. George West, interim pastor, officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. |
JOHNSON, Addie Lee, 81, of Chesterfield, passed away in peace on Monday, August 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Jennings Johnson; daughter, Vicky Johnson Jennings; and a son, Samuel Lee Johnson. She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Johnson and his wife, Elizabeth Jane; a sister, Janice Luther; 10 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to give special thanks to Ms. Viola Mayfield for her special attentive care of Addie for the past five years. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2710 Normandale Ave., Richmond, Va. 23237. |
11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Nicopolis United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON, Stoney Lee, 52, of Richmond, departed this life unexpectedly Thursday, August 27, 2009. He is survived by Marsha B. Busic, his loving companion of 23 years; his father, Frank Johnson of Lexington; a brother, John R. Lane; one niece, Jessica Lane-Cassell; and his aunt, Louise "Ginger" Campbell; along with other friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 3, at 4 p.m. at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the . |
will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Kingdom Hall, Grandy, N.C. Rhodes Funeral Homes, New Windsor, N.Y., is in charge. |
3 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009, in the Wrightsville Baptist Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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John M. Justice John M. Justice, age 81 of Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord Fri., Aug. 28, 2009 at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Honaker, VA, to the late Aaron and Jessie Mae Hubbard Justice. He was a retired employee from Covenant Coal Company. After being saved in Aug. 2003, he attended First Assembly of God Church, Bristol, VA. He was preceded in death by four sisters, five brothers. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Letha Sullins Justice; four daughters, Sylvia Johnston and husband, David, of Travelers Rest, SC, Sharon Williams and husband, Danny, of Simpsonville, SC, Sandra Sanders and husband, Bill, of Liberty, SC, Sherry Edwards and husband, Jeff, of Travelers Rest, SC; two sons, Gerald Justice and wife, Judy, of Honaker, VA, and Jerry M. Justice and wife, Patty, of Honaker, VA; two step-daughters, Linda Williams and husband, Gary, of High Point, NC, and Kathy Mills and husband, Roger, of Salem, VA; four step-sons, Charles Oliver and wife, Gay, of Elliston, VA, Donald Oliver, Sr. and fiancÂ?e, Eva, of Roanoke, VA, Norman Oliver of Bristol, VA, and Ronnie Oliver of Roanoke, VA; one brother, Jesse B. Justice and wife, Lura Gay, of Cedar Bluff, VA; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jack Altizer and wife, Peggy. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wed., Sept. 2, 2009 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jeffrey Carico officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Tues. at Akard Funeral Home. Email condolences may be sent to the family at, . Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Justice. |
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11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Mentow Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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In Loving Memory Maxine S. Koser November 21, 1922 - September 2, 2006 It has been three long years. You will not be forgotten. Your family misses you. Your Husband, Max, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009, in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with Pastor Rob Lough and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, September 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Norma Jacqueline Simmons Lee Norma Jacqueline Simmons Lee of Richlands went to be with the Lord on Wed., Aug. 26, 2009 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Norma was born June 12, 1937 in Tazewell County, VA, to the late Roy W. and Wanda Simmons. Norma was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Michele Lee; two brothers, George T. Simmons and Bernard R. Simmons; and special nephews, Matthew Jackson and Patrick S. Jackson. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Lee of Richlands; her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis H. Lee and Susan Lee of Tazewell, VA; her grandson, Jacob Lee of Tazewell VA; three brothers and five sisters-in-law, Dennis B. Simmons and his wife, Billie Sue, Jack L. Simmons and his wife, Phyllis, Bill R. Simmons and his wife, Linda, all of Richlands, Bernice M. Simmons, surviving spouse of brother, George and Loretta P. Simmons, surviving spouse of Bernard; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra Spruell and her husband, Jerry, of Roanoke, and Renee Simmons of Georgetown, KY. She is also survived by her maternal aunt, Millie Campbell of Virginia Beach, two maternal uncles, Johnny Short and Blane Short of Portsmouth, VA, many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Fri., Aug. 28, 2009 at Strong Tower Christian Assembly Church (formerly Raven Assembly of God Church) at Raven, VA, with Rev. Barry Absher officiating. Entombment followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, VA. Family and friends served as pallbearers. The family received friends at Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, VA, on Thurs., Aug. 27, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. Those wishing to make a memorial gift may consider the, , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Singleton Funeral Service served the Lee family. |
Carol E. Lennon, 65, of Goode, Va., died on Monday, August 31, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Steve Bingham. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the , Portsmouth Humane Society or The Union Mission., Make a memorial contribution |
Robin R. Lusk Robin Ramona Lusk, 50, of Wytheville died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. A memorial service was held Monday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Rakes officiating. She was born Aug. 15, 1959, in Wytheville, daughter of the late Silas Owen and Hazel Cline Lusk. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry O. Lusk. Survivors include a son, Kelly Lee of Wytheville; a sister, Patsy L. Lee of Greensboro, N.C.; a brother, Jerry Michael Lusk of Wytheville; special friend and companion, Wayne Meredith; special niece, Robin Dunlap; an aunt, Margaret King; and special friend, Theresa McFarland. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
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at Fort Eustis McDonald Army Hospital. He was a devoted member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. Mr. Mangosing is survived by his wife of 48 years, Aniceta C. Mangosing; his daughter, Elisa Mangosing-Lemmon and her husband Jack of Williamsburg; his three sons, Daniel C. Mangosing Jr. and his wife Lynn of Williamsburg, Michael C. Mangosing of New York City, and Brian C. Mangosing of Phoenix, Ariz.; his brother, Felix Mangosing of the Phillipines; his sisters, Teodorica Adamos of Houston, Texas, and Dominga Farrales of the Phillipines; and his grandchildren, Daniel Felipe, Andrew Ross, Nicholas Scott, Matthew Diego and Ana Elise. A wake will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. at Weymouth Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be conducted Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in St. Jerome Catholic Church by the Rev. Joseph Majewski. Interment will take place at 2:45 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with full military honors., Make a memorial contribution |
Edna Ruth Brown Martin, of Roanoke, Va., departed this life on Saturday, August 29, 2009. She was born on May 29, 1919, in Spartanburg, S.C., to the late Hampton R. and Janie Petty Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Reverend Celesta F. Martin; a daughter, Sterileen Woods Hubbard; a sister, Mozelle Brown; and brothers, Andrew and Morris Brown. Those left to cherish her memory are three children, Wesley Brown, Rosemary Mitchiner (Reginald) and Gerald Lockhart. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Monica Millner, Adrian Millner, Derreyl Brown, Nigel Brown, Uvonne Brown, Carla Woods, Warren Woods, Michelle Rhame, Ashley Rhame, Angela Arnold, Shallina Divers; 13 great-grandchildren; niece, Betty Jenkins; and nephews, Andrew and Francis Brown, Ernest Brown and Daniel Calloway. Mrs. Martin was educated in the public schools of Roanoke City and graduated in the first class of Lucy Addison High School, the Class of 1935. She held positions throughout the Roanoke valley and retired from the Salem VA Medical Center. Along with her family, her church was very important throughout Mrs. Martin's life. She was a long-standing member of the AME Zion Church becoming active in St. John AME Zion Church in Northeast Roanoke as a child with her family. This affiliation continued for 75 years and extending to the present Price Memorial AME Zion Church. She served in the church as a Girl Scout leader, member of the gospel chorus, a Stewardess, a Trustee, the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society. Sister Martin also participated in the Federation of Methodist Women and numerous social and civic organizations throughout the community. She was a fixture at the annual conferences of the AME Zion East Tennessee and Virginia Conference. Often, she would schedule her vacations to permit wider participation. The family visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at the HamlarCurtis Funeral Home on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Mrs. Martin's funeral will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009, at Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 506 15th St., N.W. The Reverend Cameron Jackson is pastor and will preside. Internment will follow in Williams Memorial Park, Roanoke. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
MARTIN, Eleanor Persing, age 85, of Springfield, Va., died peacefully in her home Monday, August 31, 2009. Born in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 1923, and raised in Richmond, Va., Mrs. Martin was the wife of the late N.W. Martin, her husband of 53 years. Together with Mr. Martin, they owned N.W. Martin Co., Inc., where she worked as the secretary/ treasurer. Mrs. Martin was a longtime resident of Springfield and a charter member of Grace Presbyterian Church and past president of the Women of the Church. She was an active member of the Arlington Junior Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Country Club of Fairfax for 51 years. Mrs. Martin stayed active in her retirement with travel, gardening, bridge and cooking her famous muffins for family and friends. She is survived by her son, William Philip Martin (Betsy) of Millington, N.J.; three grandchildren, Constance Jean Martin, Daniel Philip Martin and Kelly Anne Martin; and her sister, Jean Kiefer of South Carolina. Interment will be Saturday, September 5, 1 p.m. at Maury Cemetery, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., www.fisherhouse.org, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420 Rockville, Md. 20850-5168. |
s at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, your exclusive provider of "Veterans and Family Memorial Care"., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in First Lutheran Church, Colley Avenue, Norfolk, with the Rev. James Blalock officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund., Make a memorial contribution |
T. Odell Mays, 95, of Bassett, Va., died on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Lewies Meadows, 66, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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MILES, Ernest L. "Red," of Charles City, departed this life August 31, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois "Sugarfoot"; daughter, Brooke; father, Ernest Christian; sister, Lila Miles; brother, Douglas "Chick" Miles; mother-in-law, Lois Poindexter; aunt, Bertha L. Jefferson; two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City on Friday at 11 a.m. Mr. Miles will rest at Gilfield Baptist Church, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Eulogy Rev. James H. Johnson Jr. Interment church cemetery |
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Malcom Moore PORTSMOUTH - Malcom Moore, 16, died Aug. 26, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. in Port Norfolk Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the church. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to your local church. The Moore family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
at the church. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Ricky Newman, 51, of Fort Mill, S.C., and formerly of Franklin County, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835., Make a memorial contribution |
PARKER, Donald Lee, 51, departed this life August 28, 2009. He was predeceased by his father, James A. Parker Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Diane G. Parker; loving mother, Mamie B. Parker; two brothers, Deacon Roynold Blount (Reverend Ellen) and James A. Parker Jr.; four stepsons, Shawn, Jerald, Jeramy Hicks and Joshua Holloman; stepdaughter, Michelle Valentine (Cory); goddaughter, Senora Jackson; 10 grandchildren; three aunts, Camille Blount, two devoted, Annie Belle Blount and Viola B. Hatcher; brother-in-law, Deacon Kenneth Garden (Margaret); sister-in-law, Deacon Janet Townes (Leon); a host of other loving family and friends, among them, devoted, Mark Fleming, Norman Mayo, Willie and Vanessa Coles, and Vickie Mixon; devoted cousin, Kim Blount. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, 1 p.m. at Moore St. Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh St. Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence officiating. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. Interment private. |
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s will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with President Seth Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to District 3 Senior Services, 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, Va. 24354 or to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Marion, 115 Water Mill Road, Marion, Va. 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the family of Mrs. Perkins., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Gene Koger officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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PICHA, Leonard Anton Sr., 87, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 31, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Glenys Picha; daughter, Judith Picha Bedner; sons, James "Buddy" Picha and his wife, Marie, and Leonard "Butch" Picha Jr. and his wife, Terry; three grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-grandson and two great-granddaughters, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Bon Secours Hospice Group for their caring dedication. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A graveside service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Heritage Baptist Church, 7777 Cogbill Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. |
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Baptist Church Faith Diamond, Chesapeake. Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham St., is in charge. |
Leota Powell VIRGINIA BEACH - Leota Powell, 95, died Aug. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Nathan Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in the Snowville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, September 2, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 923, Radford, Va. 24143. The Prescott family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Burlie Price CHESAPEAKE - Burlie Price, 69, died Aug. 31, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Zion Baptist Church, Berkley. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. |
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RASH, Mrs. Dorothy Jane Lucy, of La Crosse, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at her residence. She was a retired Dinwiddie County and Mecklenburg County school teacher, having taught in the former South Hill High School and La Crosse Elementary School. She is survived by her husband, L. Ryland Rash Jr.; her daughter, Laura Jane Rash of La Crosse; her son, Lewis R. Rash III and his wife, Nina Elizabeth Rash, of South Hill; four sisters, Edith Mae Plummer of State College, Pa., Kathleen L. Tanner of South Hill, Christine L. Tanner of La Crosse and Nancy L. Williams of Emporia; three brothers, John Cleveland Lucy Jr. of Dolphin, Emory H. Lucy of Lawrenceville and Charles P. Lucy, also of Dolphin; and two grandchildren, Kalyn E. Rash and John Alan Rash. A graveside funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in La Crosse Cemetery. The family welcomes all to visit in the home at 119 West Pine St., La Crosse, at any time. Visitation Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.crowderhitecrews.com. |
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Mike Redmon Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Services for David Michael "Mike" Redmon Jr. will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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REID, Jennie Jane Townes, 85, of Richmond, Va. peacefully slipped into eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2009 in the presence of her loving family. She was humble and loved by all and will surely be missed. She is survived by the love of her life of 62 years, husband, Fletcher Reid; five devoted children, Fletcher Reid Jr. (Sylvia), Joan R. Owens (Larry Sr.), Cathy Rodwell, Margaret Haskell (Calvin Sr.), and Larry Reid (Thelma); ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one devoted sister-in-law, Virginia Bolling of Bronx, N.Y.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them a devoted friend, Velta Jones; and three devoted neighbors, Marie Perry, Rosa Parker and Dolores Brooks. Remains rest with the Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimney Ct., Ashland, Va. 23005, where a viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. She will lie in state at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 West Leigh Street, Richmond, Va. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009 followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Rickman Donna Jane Rickman, 72, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 in Francis Marion Manor in Marion. She was born in Smyth County to the late Prince Alrid Goodpasture and Lennie Hamm Goodpasture and was preceded in death by a sister, Betty McMurry. Survivors include five sisters, Mary Williams of Marion, Shirley Bise of Rural Retreat, Thelma Garbinski of Aberdeen, Md., Nancy Poole of Youngstown, N.Y., and Judith Poston of Marion; four brothers, William "Bud" Goodpasture of Aberdeen, Md., James Goodpasture of Marion, David Goodpasture of Marion, and Paul Goodpasture of Marion; and 37 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Carmel Methodist Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers were appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, 626 Rice Road, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
Earnest G. Ricks Jr. NORFOLK - Earnest G. Ricks Jr., 59, died Aug. 29, 2009. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greater St. Andrews AME Church, Virginia Beach. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, in charge. |
s will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Jeff Ell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 11:30 a.m. in Haygood United Methodist Church. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
RUDY, Phillip M. "Bo", 70, of Prince George County, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was the son of the late Henry Ernest Rudy Jr. and Katie Lou Grigg Rudy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He retired from Brenco after 20 years of dedicated service, was a self-employed contractor for 10 years, with the last eight years employed with Hopewell Hardwood and a volunteer fireman for Prince George Company 1, an avid NASCAR race fan, favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt and his son, Mike, who races at Southside Speedway, also loved to hunt, fish and play the lottery. Most of all, he adored his grandchildren and his beloved dogs, Lacey and Bentley. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn A. Rudy; daughter, Kelley Dean; son, Michael Rudy and wife, Kristy; two grandchildren, Christopher and Cody Dean; sister, Doris Rudy Hopkins; brother, John O. Rudy and wife, Evelyn; sister, Edna Lucille Lane and husband, Larry; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; aunt, Lorene Stewart and husband, William. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Woods United Methodist Church Cemetery in Matoaca, Va. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
will be held at Hollomon-Brown Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
Chester V. Saunders Sr. ELIZABETH CITY - Chester Vincent Saunders Sr., 73, died Sept. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in City Road United Methodist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. |
with the federal government and later completed his retirement years at the Christian Broadcast Network. Elder Scott served as pastor of Temple of Christ Church in Portsmouth. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosa Scott; three daughters, Vanessa Stephens (Gary), Karen Scott and Rosalind Williams; five sons, Joseph Scott Jr., Edward Scott, Donald Scott, Frederick Scott (Carolyn) and Mark Scott; 15 grandchildren; a sister, Esther Scott Land; a brother, the Rev. Dr. Randolph Scott (Geraldine); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church, Berkley, 706 W. Berkley Ave. Dr. William D. Tyree III will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
SHAW, Rebecca Christine, affectionately known as "Becky," was born on September 18, 1926 to the late Thomas and Mary Robinson of Richmond, Va. Becky was the last of her siblings, William, Thomas, Helen, Dora and Theresa, to be called "home." She was educated in the Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School. Becky met the Love of Her Life, Leo Arthur Shaw, and the rest was history, so to speak! EVERYONE knew that Becky absolutely adored Leo! From their union two children were born, "Pete" and "Peggy," both of whom were loved and cherished by their Mom! Her every waking moment involved some thought pertaining to her children. Their unity was demonstrated in worship at Moore Street Baptist Church for many years, and also was evident in their business, Will & Al's Grocery Store on North Avenue in Richmond, Va. Becky worked more than 30 years as a creative designer of store windows and merchandise displays for J.C. Penney, Inc. After retiring, Becky enjoyed traveling, bingo and a fun game of cards. Following an extended illness, Becky departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2009. Cherishing her memory are one son, Howard Anthony Shaw (Regina); one daughter, Margaret Shaw Mosby (Clifford); five grandchildren, Karen L. Murphy (John), Kathy S. Martin (Keith), Taurin J. Mosby (Wendy), Sherron N. Shaw and Everett L. Campbell Jr. (deceased); 11 great-grandchildren, Christopher A. Hite, Camden A. Hite, Keith R. Martin Jr., Jordan T. Mosby, Kasey L. Martin, Ashley N. Mosby, Kaleb A. Martin, Ariana J. Mosby, Brittany Martin, Brittani Murphy and Alexia Murphy; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., on Thursday, September 3 at 11 a.m. Rev Leonidas Young officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
Donna Sangid Short, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, August 29, 2009. She was always a very loving and giving lady who would do anything for anyone. Her kindness was felt by anyone she met. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by one brother, Eddie Sangid and wife, Katie; one sister, Patricia Schmidt; son, Jevon Mullins; nephew, Michael Hasson; and niece, Sherree Rocha and Dennis. Services will be held at noon on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Jim Bullion officiating. Interment to follow at St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Irma H. Silvester CHESAPEAKE - Irma H. Silvester, 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. Mrs. Silvester was born in Edwardsville, Va., to the late Train and Myrtle Anderson Hatton. She was a member of Northwest Baptist Church and had worked as a postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Silvester was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur Silvester; brother, Anderson Hatton; and grandson, Chadwick Carr. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Elizabeth Ann Ware and husband Edward of Boones Mill, Va., Mary Catherine Carr and husband Bob of Kilmarnock, Va., Donna Wisswell and husband Butch of Chesapeake; sons, James William Silvester and wife Peggy of Jacksonville, N.C., Wilbur E. Silvester and wife Bonnie of Roanoke, Va.; sisters, Virginia Bass, Betty Patterson and Maryann Dameron; brothers, Robert and Franklin Hatton; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren A funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Northwest Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Moyock Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Northwest Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Mary Louise Simmons NORFOLK - Mary Louise Simmons, 56, formerly of Columbus County, died Aug. 31, 2009. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Peacocks Funeral Home Chapel. |
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SMITH, James E., entered eternal rest on August 28, 2009 in Richmond, Va. He was born to the late Hoskin and Dillie Ann Smith in Mecklenburg County on November 20, 1954. An employee for over 20 years of Abilene Motor Express as a truck driver, James leaves two children, James Towns (Cathy) and Jevette Smith; grandchildren, Raymond, Ricardo and Jalene Towns, Jaesen and Jada Smith; four sisters, Dorothy, Alice, Pandora and Clarissa; one brother, Harold; uncles and aunts, James, Leon, Curtis, Sterling, Carl, Walter, Lorraine, Mildred and Mary Ann; devoted friend, Diane Cooper; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave., where the family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Avenue, on Thursday September 3, at 2 p.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
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Elizabeth H. Snyder CAMDEN - Elizabeth Ellen "Buffy" Hanchett Snyder, 66, died Aug. 30, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City. |
will be conducted at Holy Trinity Chapel, Westminister Canterbury, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 in her memory. Condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
at the church, the family will host a reception at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ghent United Methodist Church, 531 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
STEED, Mrs. Mary Ann, of Midlothian, departed this life August 30, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Steed. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Danny T. Steed, Donald Mitchell Steed (Bernita), Farmville, Va., Sandra B. Carter, Chesterfield, Va. and Johnelyn Steed Hargrove (Thurman), Chesterfield, Va.; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Minerva Davis (Stony Creek); sister-in-law, Maxine Brown; brother-in-law, Donald Bass (Elaine), Maryland; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Friday, September 4, at 1 p.m. Rev. Purnell Johnson officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. |
Quwsheen A. Stewart NORFOLK - Quwsheen Georquwan Ahmere Stewart died Aug. 26, 2009. A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Greater United Mission Holiness Church. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge. |
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SUDDETH, Lt. Colonel James A. (U.S. Army, Ret.), age 88, died in his sleep on August 31, 2009. His beloved wife of 66 years, Anne Dodson Suddeth; and son, J. Allen Suddeth and daughter-in-law, Grace T. Suddeth, survive him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Annelle Suddeth Reid; and son-in-law, David A. Reid. He had four grandchildren, Richard Cooper Reid and David Alvin Reid of Richmond, and Nicole Hunter Suddeth and Patrick Allen Suddeth of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He was born in Winterville, Georgia on February 1, 1921, and moved to Atlanta during his high school and college years. Attending Georgia Tech, he met and married his future wife, Anne, and accepted a commission into the Army in 1943. He served with distinction for 23 years, with postings in Martinique, Puerto Rico, the Pentagon, Ft. Leavenworth, Ft. Bragg, Ft. Monmouth, Korea, Vienna, and Paris. After retiring from the military, he worked for Martin Marietta, the Philip Carey Corporation, The Bank Building Corporation, and in commercial real estate. He held a B.S. degree in Military Science from the University of Maryland. A restless intellect, he went back to college when he was about 70, earning a Master's Degree in Humanities from the University of Richmond. A golf and tennis fan, a stamp and coin collector, and raconteur, he was in his element at diplomatic parties in Paris in the 1960s and around Richmond. He was also an avid student of history, and counted among his interests membership in the Sons of the American Revolution (where he was past president of the Richmond chapter), the Jamestowne Society, and the Society of Colonial Wars. He was also a member of the Reveille United Methodist Church. The Suddeths will miss his wit, his strength, his stories, his French "bon mots" and his dapper appearance. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels. |
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Evelyn Taylor Evelyn Taylor, 70, of the Mechanicsburg community in Bland died Monday, Aug. 31, 2009. Arrangements are pending at Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland. |
Judy W. Thomas Judy Mae Williamson Thomas, 50, of Wytheville died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery with the Rev. W.T. Meredith officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made toward funeral expenses. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
TOMS, Joan Marilyn, 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. She survived two sisters, three nieces and one nephew. Services private. |
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will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009, at Williams Memorial Park. The family would like to give special thanks to Gentle Shepherd Hospice and the staff at Friendship Manor. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
TURNER, Kenneth Robert "Pop", 71, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 30 years, Lillian Turner; and a son, Dennis Turner. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Turner, and Peggy Sue; sons, Steve Turner and his wife, Tonya, DeWayne Turner; sisters, Janice Dalton, Karen Lawson, Faye Doublestein, Donna Verbosky, Lois and Lynn Turner; brothers, Virgil, Leland and Edmond Turner; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Turner served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a great passion for NASCAR Racing, and loved spending time with family and friends "tinkering". We all love and miss you "Pop". The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Children's Hospital of Richmond, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
Virginia Storey Tyree, 88, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Monday, August 31, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
Unger, Mildred R. - Mildred R. Unger Mildred R. Unger, age 81, passed away August 30, 2009. She was born in Tupelo, MS and had lived 5 years .... |
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Mr. Harold Thomas Webster Sr. 70, of 1104 Stewart Ave., Hopewell, departed this life Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Retreat Doctors Hospital, Richmond. He was born May 25, 1939, in Virginia to the late Carrie Moses and John Clay Webster. Mr. Webster was employed by Honeywell where he retired. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Webster Sr. Harold leaves to cherish his memories: his wife; Rita H. Webster, three sons, Harold Jr., Dwayne and Antoine; two stepsons, Kenneth and Kevin McDougal; a daughter, Stephanie; and a stepdaughter, Kimberly McDougal; five brothers, James, Carroll, John Jr. (Bertha), Joseph (Juanita) and Willie (Michelle); three sisters, Florence (Ulysses), Mary (Clarence) and Marguerite Henderson; a brother-in-law, Jerome McDougal (Valerie); two sisters-in-law, Helen Patterson and Lisa Rodgers McDougal; 32 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Prince George, with the Rev. Sylvia Tucker officiating. The interment will be in the Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell. The family will receive friends at the chapel of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, Thursday evening 7-8 p.m. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell; the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Please visit us at our website: www.blandenterprisesinc.com |
William Ellis (Bill) Vinson, 66, of Blacksburg, Va., and Morgantown, W.Va., died on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Richard J. Welsh Jr. HAMPTON - Richard J. Welsh Jr. passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. He was the beloved husband of 53 years of Elizabeth K. Welsh, loving father of Catherine Welsh and her husband George Elgart, Rick Welsh and his wife Mary Graham and Beth Welsh and her husband Michael Murphy, and grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Sarah and Douglass. The family will be receiving friends at the Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Ann Catholic Church, 5300 N. 10th St., Arlington, VA 22205. Interment with military honors will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Va., at 1 p.m. Contributions may be made in his name to United States Olympic Committee, P.O. Box 7010, Albert Lea, MN 56007- 8010., Make a memorial contribution |
Wheeling, Steven Gower - Steven G. Wheeling Steven Gower Wheeling, 50, of Stafford County, died Sunday, August 30, 2009 while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Mr. Wheeling was an .... |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel, 1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford. Interment will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2009, in Myers Cemetery in Hillsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2009, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in his name to Project AWARE Foundation, 30151 Tomas, Ste. 200, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. 92688. Online guest book is available at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hampton. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
WOODS, Dorothy "Dot," 57, of Richmond, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Lambeth; sister, Brenda Barnes. She is survived by her husband, Herbert "Andy" Woods Jr.; children, Kenneth Haynie, Nick Woods; mother, Mary Lambeth; sister, Donna Etter; and grandchild, Adrian. Dot retired after 20 years of service from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She was also a lifetime member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, and a devoted caretaker of her mother, Mary. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will be held in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
at the church. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff of Sentara Nursing Center, Chesapeake, for the care and compassion given to Mrs. Yoder. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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