ADAMS, Brenda Beasley, 56, of King William, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 21, 2009. She had a love for her crafts and the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Linwood "Lenny" Adams; a son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Tiffany Adams; granddaughter, Cheyenne; stepdaughter, Kathy Stevens and husband, Glen; parents, Bill and Catherine Beasley; half-sister, Beverly Judd of Yorktown, Va.; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and many friends who are considered family. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. Interment in Hanover Memorial Park. |
ARRINGTON, Clifton, 88, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Lenora Arrington; three daughters, Cliethenia "CC" Arrington, Lynnette Williams-Trent and LaMeasha Carter Arrington; two grandchildren, Maurnette Williams and Ashlie Trent; a devoted nephew, Roosevelt Arrington; a devoted great-nephew, Michael Whitehead; a devoted cousin, Spooner McWilliams; two devoted friends, Dr. Willis B. McLeod and William Burgess; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Friday, September 25 from 12 to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at Mt. Gilead FGIM, 2501 Mt. Gilead Blvd. Assistant Pastor Kenneth Mitchell officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Alvis M. Foley , Sr. |
Sep 23, 2009 Alvis McCray Foley Sr., 74, of Stuart, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He was born Feb. 7, 1935, to James "Boss" Foley and Vada Sawyers Foley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Odean Thomas; and three brothers, Alexander, Frank and Grady Foley. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and retired from Griffith Lumber Co. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are two sons, James A. Foley of Laurel Fork and Alvis McCray Foley Jr. of Stuart; two daughters, Natalie Shelton and Tina F. Woods, both of Stuart; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; five sisters, Pauline Foley and Allene Foley, both of Stuart, Jeraldine Thomas of Woolwine, Nannie Bett Martin of Stuart and Brenda Adams of Ferrum; one brother, Lewis Foley of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Eugene Lawson officiating. Burial will be in the Foley family cemetery with military honors conducted by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Moody Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Smith River Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, Va. 24185. |
at the residence of Haven and Brandon Younger, 12910 Fountain Head Road, Hagerstown, Md. Another celebration of his life will be held on Hatteras Island at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Washington County Humane Society, 13011 Maugansville Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, Md. Online condolences may be expressed at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of W. Jessee ASHBY 12/16/1977 9/24/2005, Jessee, because of your touch, much love and beauty remains in the lives of many...especially ours., Love you more everyday,, Mom, Dad, Andrew & Kelly, Make a memorial contribution |
Mabel B. Ashley PORTSMOUTH - Services for Mabel Bright Ashley will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
BRADT, Jonathan, 53, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully September 22, 2009. He was a loving husband and devoted father and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughters, Jessica and Katie; his father, Richard and his wife, Julie; his brothers and sisters, Natalie Mitchell and her husband, Rob, Pam Manso, Susan Gibbs and her husband, Dan, Timothy Bradt and his wife, Vicki, and Peter Barringer and his wife, Becca. Jon was predeceased by his mother, Barbara Vayo Bradt. A celebration of Jon's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Bon Air Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the , 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. |
BURGESS, Marcus M., 50, of Richmond, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 at his residence. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Capital Hospice, 9300 Lee Hwy., Suite 500, Fairfax, Virginia 22031-1207. Mullins and Thompson Funeral Services, Fredericksburg Chapel are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com |
BURRELL, Brian Christopher, age 23, of Hustle, Va., passed away September 20, 2009, in Caroline County, as the result of an automobile accident. He is survived by his mother, Mary B. Gaines of Hustle; father, Floyd Allen Jr. of Clinton, Md.; two brothers; maternal grandmother, Mary J. Burrell of Tappahannock, Va. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, Va., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, September 25, 2009 at Angel Visit Baptist Church, Dunnsville, Va. Interment in Good Hope Baptist Church, Dunnsville, Va. Remains may be viewed one hour prior to service. Guestbook at brooksfuneralhome.com. |
Nicole J. Ballenger SUFFOLK - Nicole J. Ballenger, 23, died Sept. 19, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009 in Concerned Christian Baptist Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Benjamin Benton Sr. SOUTH MILLS - Benjamin Wilson Benton Sr., 90, died Sept. 21, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Trinity UMC. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
Theresa Marie Bevacqua NEWPORT NEWS - Theresa Marie Bevacqua, 88, a resident of Warwick Forest, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and lived her early childhood years in Portsmouth and Richmond (St. Joseph's Villa). She later returned to New Jersey and married Frank Bevacqua on Sept. 7, 1941. Upon her husband's retirement in 1976, they established their home in Portsmouth. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a great passion for cooking and enjoyed her friends and activities at the Portsmouth Beazley Club and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She had a zest for life especially enjoying her family, friends and staff at Warwick Forest. Mrs. Bevacqua was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; her parents, Ambrose and Mary LaViola; brother, Frank LaViola; and sister, Catherine Morehead. She is survived by her son, Dominick and his wife Marsha; two granddaughters and their spouses, Elana and Ted Maloney and Lynette and John Widdis; six great-grandchildren, Martin, Jane, Grace, Peter, Dylan and Mia; five nieces, two nephews; and a sister, Vera Henderson and her husband Manley. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 in Weymouth Funeral Home. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Kevin BeVILLE Always loved. Never forgotten. Forever in our hearts. May, your spirit live on through, the lives of those you touched., Mom, Dad, and Jaime., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
Albertha Branch DREWRYVILLE - Albertha Branch, 83, died Sept. 20, 2009. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in David Temple AME Zion Church, Courtland. Engram Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge. |
Aubrey McKinley Branch PORTSMOUTH - Aubrey McKinley Branch, 50, died Sept. 16, 2009. A funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church. Steele Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. |
Vernon Brooks Jr. ELIZABETH CITY - Vernon Brooks Jr., 53, died Sept. 18, 2009. A funeral will be held Thursday at noon in Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Shawboro. Stallings Funeral Homes, Elizabeth City, is in charge. |
s for Elsewood Stevens Upton Brown will be held at 11 a.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Sept. 25, 2009 in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, N.Y., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
s are planned. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, handled arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with Dr. Gene M. Williams officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel (Bonsack) 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
The family of Sonia E. Burris is grateful for and appreciates all the acts of love, support and kindness shown during our time of bereavement. The Burris Family, Make a memorial contribution |
CHATHAM, Gary Lee, 55, of Richmond, Va. passed away September 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iona Chatham; and his brother, Ron Chatham. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Chatham; son and daughter, Matthew and Michelle Chatham; father, Lee Chatham; sister, Linda Chatham, all of Richmond, Va. He retired from Verizon, and was a member of Communication Workers of America (CWA)-Local 2201, and a former member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Local 666. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 27, at Sabot at Stony Point, 3400 Stony Point Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sabot at Stony Point Building Fund, 3400 Stony Point Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235. He will be deeply missed by both family and friends for they were the ones more closely touched by his charm; but, to live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die. |
In Loving Memory of Howard "Tom" CALDWELL March 26, 1938 ~ August 20, 2007, On Our 48th Anniversary, I have lost my soul mate, a life linked with my own. Day by day I miss you more as I walk through life alone. Some sweet day we'll meet again and clasp each other's hand once more and walk through heaven's gate., Happy Anniversary, All My Love,, Seattle, Make a memorial contribution |
BOBBY CANTRELL CHRISTIANSBURG-Bobby Cantrell, 67, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Lou Davis Cantrell and his parents, Cameron and Mary Elizabeth Amburgey Cantrell. He leaves behind two sons that he loved very much, Wade Cantrell, and Jesse Cantrell and wife Pam all of Christiansburg; VA; two daughters that he loved very much: Debbie Branson of Floyd, VA, and, Michele Compton and husband Roger of Willis, VA; four sisters, Emma Young and husband Wendell, Velva Wirt and husband James E., Geraldine Kelly, all of Christiansburg, VA, and, Barbara Taylor of Wise, VA; two brothers, Cam Cantrell and wife Nancy of Dayton, OH, and, James I. Cantrell of Floyd, VA. Bob served his country in the United States Navy, and, a longtime resident of Christiansburg, VA. He leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren that he enjoyed watching grow up so well There are also many friends that have known him and grew to love him that they would be too many to list. A funeral service was conducted Monday, September 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Sutphin officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home and at other times are welcome for fellowship at 1758 Conner Grove Road, Willis, VA 24380. The Cantrell family is being served by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, VA. Online condolences may be sent by visiting |
Carney, John Terrence "Terry" - "Terry" John Terrence Carney John Terrence "Terry" Carney, loving, devoted and caring husband, father and "Pop", age 67 of Manassas, Virginia died Tuesday, September .... |
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REVEREND WILLIAM C. CHILDRESS TELLICO PLAINS, TN-Reverend William R. Childress passed away on September 12, 2009, at the U.T. Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born in Richmond, VA, on November 8, 1924, the son of the late Reverend R. W. and Lelia Childress. He attended school at Willis, VA, and graduated from Hillsville High School, King College, and Columbia Theological Seminary. He was a veteran of the European Theater in World War II. Preacher Bill served as pastor of several Presbyterian churches in Monroe County, TN and was retired from Center Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Roberta , of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Bill Briggs of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sandy Childress of Tellico Plains; grandson and wife, Aaron and Ashley Briggs; granddaughters, Cierra and Kenzie Inman; sister, Marie Lucas, of Tellico Plains; brother, Paul Childress and wife, Anna, of Hillsville, VA; sisters-in-law, Jean Childress of Meadows of Dan, and Alice Childress of Galax, VA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Rev. R.W. and Lelia Childress, sisters, Hattie Childress and Evelyn Kemp, brothers, Conduff Childress, Rev. Bryan Childress and Rev. Robert Childress. A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 19, at Center Presbyterian Church in Tellico Plains. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church, 2102 Childress Road, Willis, VA 24380, or Center Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 519, Tellico Plains, TN 37385. Biereley-Hale Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
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3:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Shenandoah Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. September 25, 2009, Mt. Vale United Methodist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax., Make a memorial contribution |
CLARK - Marie F. Clark, 102, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died Monday, September 21, 2009. J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., |
Renarda C. Claude COURTLAND - Renarda C. Claude, 29, died Sept. 18, 2009. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel, Franklin. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be Friday at 9 a.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Fisher Funeral Home of Effingham St. is in charge. |
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12 noon Saturday, September 26, 2009, in Main Street Baptist Church, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, at noon., Make a memorial contribution |
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Lolene R. Crist, 98, of Troutville, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
DELLA MARIE CRUISE WINCHESTER,VA-Della Marie Cruise passed away with grace and dignity on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the age of 51. She leaves behind: her mother and step-father, Clara and Otis Puckett, Meadows of Dan; sister, Patricia Cruise, Patrick Springs, VA; brothers, Ronald Wayne Cruise, Wake Forest, NC, Phillip Leon Cruise, Wake Forest, NC, Donald Puckett, Patrick Springs; special aunt, Monnie Lovins, Christiansburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, Hoy Robert Cruise, sister, Linda Lou Cruise, and two brothers, Elvin Robert Cruise and Lonnie Lee Cruise. Della was dearly loved by dozen of friends in the Winchester area, where she had lived and worked for over 30 years. Della was a member of the Aerie Eagles Women's Auxiliary, Winchester Moose and volunteer for all those years in Special Olympics, Programs for the ARC, Bingo worker for the Millwood Fire Company and many other organizations that cared for disabled children and adults. She loved bowling and was a diehard softball player in her younger years. Della worked at Grafton School for over twenty years, Access Independence, Evans Home for Children and was retired from ResCare. She was always available to help even during her illness. Della is a soul we all dearly loved. As she was never along if life, she will never be alone now. A Celebration of Life is planned for September 26, 2009 at the U.A.W.-Local 149, Paper Mill Road in Winchester from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome. Sign the guestbook and view obituaries at |
DEAL, Alma Mae Parrish, 82, of Gainesville, passed away September 20, 2009 at the Prince William Hospital. Born August 11, 1927 in Goochland County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Wilmer and Alpha Johnson Parrish. On December 27, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia, she married George Douglas Deal, who survives. She was the co-owner and operator of the Lamont Photography Studio in Arlington, Va. for over 35 years. Surviving besides her beloved husband of 61 years are three daughters, Sherry Deal of Reno, Nev., Jan Moody and her husband, Martin, of Kensington, Md., Carol Serna of Palm Bay, Fla.; four sisters, Louise Durrett, Dorothy Kusterer and her husband, Bernard, June Burton and her husband, Eddie, and Arlene Berry and her husband, Carter; two brothers, Earl Parrish and his wife, Virginia, Everett Parrish and his wife, Alice; and five grandchildren, James Warthen, Andrea Moody, George Warthen, Kelsey Moody and Kimberly Moody. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Baker-Post Funeral Home, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas, with a reception to immediately follow. Interment will be private and take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, #200, Manassas, Va. 20109. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com. |
DONEGAIN, Mr. John Beryl, age 81, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2009 in Powhatan. He is survived by two brothers, James Donikens and Lloyd Brown; two sisters, Rena Hull and Daisy Hampton; two uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and friends. His remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home, Cumberland, Va. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 2 p.m. at the Greenbrier Baptist Church, Powhatan, Va. Dr. Delmar Wright, pastor officiating with interment in Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Powhatan, Va. |
will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park with the Rev. Carter Sloan officiating. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
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Meridee Frances M. Dick VIRGINIA BEACH - On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, Meridee Frances Morrison Dick was surrounded by family and friends as God brought her home to Him. Meri, the daughter of Frances Hills Gillan and Richard Allen Morrison, was born Feb. 5, 1961, in Wellsville, N.Y. Meri attended high school in Salisbury, Md., and moved to Virginia Beach shortly after graduation. She spent the majority of her adult life in the restaurant business. One of her proudest moments was the opening of her own restaurant, Ballyhoos, in Norfolk. Meri was a warm, sharing, compassionate, vibrant, independent and determined individual. She was creative and loved to serve as the party planner for all her family and friends. Meri easily made friends everywhere she went. She had friends for every stage of her life which she maintained throughout her life. Family was dear to Meri and she was proud of all of them. She was especially proud of her father's and two brother's association with the fire department. She made a major contribution to the Virginia Beach Firefighter's Memorial. Meri was predeceased by her brother, Jim Kellogg, and her uncle, Jim Morrison. She is survived by her husband, Randy; parents, Fran and Lee Gillan, Dick and Sandy Morrison; sister, Sue Kellogg Wells (Robert); brothers, Rodney Kellogg (Brenda), Rik Kellogg, and Matt Morrison (Jen); nieces and nephews, Christen, Kody, Justin, Whitney, Mitchell, Gary, Michael, Joshua, Erin, Emily, Jimi and Jason; numerous great-nieces and -nephews; and her very special friends, Kelly, Dawn, Sybil and Donna. She is also survived by her "children," golden retrievers Sophie Marie and Sammy George. One of Meri's greatest joys was taking Sophie and Sammy to run on the beach at 64th Street. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at Virginia Beach Christian Church, 2225 Rose Hall Drive, Virginia Beach, with a reception following at the home of her father, Dick Morrison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the food pantry at Virginia Beach Christian Church. Condolences may be expressed at, Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m, September 25, 2009, Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Va. Arrangements Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at the Highland Memory Gardens Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home, Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Friends may call at Serenity Thursday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www.serenityfuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Brown Douthit, 98, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Keystone, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Rocky DVORAK 11/30/76 9/24/90, It's been 19 years of loving and missing you. I will see you again because heaven has my angel., I love you,, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma Family and Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
Edward R. Gunter |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for Edward Rogers Gunter, 71, of Stuart, who died Sept. 19, 2009, was held Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Wayne Moore officiating. Burial was in the High Point Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ryan Gunter, Seth Gunter, Ian Gunter, Joey Gunter, Tim Priddy, David Winn, Eddie Gunter, Keith Gunter and Jimmy McHone. |
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Dorothy M. Estes CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND - Dorothy Mae Estes, 94, died Sept. 20, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 6 p.m. in Salyer Funeral Home Inc. |
FARMER, Eugene V., 53, departed this life on September 11, 2009. He is survived by his loving and devoted family. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave. Dr Rodney Waller, pastor. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, 1101 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Father Paul Maier officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the Ferguson family., Make a memorial contribution |
Georgia E. Fleming CHESAPEAKE - Georgia E. Fleming, 52, formerly of Chesapeake, died in Fort Riley, Kan., on Sept. 15, 2009. Mrs. Fleming was employed by the U.S. Army for 12 years and the NCO Federal Collections for five years. She was a member of the Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, Decatur, Ga. Survivors include one daughter, Timika K. Carreathers (Walton); one sister, Betty Baskerville; five brothers, William Ferguson Jr., Lorenzo Ferguson, Darrell Ferguson, Nathaniel Ferguson and Timothy Ferguson; three grandchildren, James, Jaila and Joell Carreathers; one son-in-law, Sammy Walton; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; a former husband, Keith Fleming; other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home Inc., Norfolk, Pastor Anthony Daniels eulogizing and the Rev. William Ferguson presiding. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery., Make a memorial contribution |
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Doris O. Flythe FRANKLIN - Doris O. Flythe, 86, died Sept. 20, 2009. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel. Engram Funeral Home is in charge. |
In Loving Memory of Reggie FORD 11/14/1961 09/24/2009, God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be,, So He put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me.", We love you, Mom, Dad, Maria, Sisters, Brothers, Aunts, Uncle, Neices and Nephews, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 12 noon Friday, September 25, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, by the Rev. T.G. Ayers. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Mary Lou Fralin of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835., Make a memorial contribution |
Frances S. Staples |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for Frances Ellen Smith Staples, 72, of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 21, 2009, was held Wednesday at Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway. The Rev. Arlene Campbell officiated. Burial was in Clearview Baptist Church cemetery in Mayodan, N.C. Pallbearers were Douglas Waller, Tony Smith, Ronnie Smith, Chad Dodson, Clint Dodson, Lee Collie, Chris Bitz and Matthew Cline. |
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Sep 23, 2009 Frank A. Myers, 53, of Salem, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
GUIDO, Robert Douglas, 52, resident of Mechanicsville, Va., president and owner of RDG Software Solutions Inc., passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009. He was the beloved son of Anthony J. and Mary O. Guido; and brother of Anthony S. (Laura) Guido, Thomas S. (Christine) Guido and Lisa (Robert) Cousins. He is also survived by nieces, Jessica L. Guido and Adrianna M. (John) Genier; and nephews, Ryan and Tyler Cousins. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 15 Foster St., P.O. Box 826, Danbury, Conn. 06813. |
Joyce Graham CHESAPEAKE - Joyce Ellen Graham, 75, went to heaven Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Mrs. Graham was born in Crossville, Tenn., to the late Albert and Laura Henry. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, David P. Graham Jr.; daughter-in-law, Millicent Catherine Ghi; brothers, Arnold and Esco Henry. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Janea Hamilton and husband Tim of Norfolk, Joan Marable and husband Tommy of Chesapeake, Robin Stamper and husband Bill of Virginia Beach; son, John Michael Ghi of Moyock; brothers, Casto and Jimmy Henry of Virginia, CD Henry of Ohio, Byrl Henry of Tennessee; sister, Lois Tabor of Florida; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous loved ones and friends. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home Friday at 1 p.m. with burial following in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Chesapeake Fire and Rescue Station 7 "Saint Brides," 3329 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Jacqueline J. Granger VIRGINIA BEACH - Jacqueline J. Granger, 75, of the 5600 block of Banbury Court, was called home to glory Sept. 20, 2009. "Jackie" was born April 9, 1934, to Walter William and Ethel Lundy in Norfolk. She was predeceased by one son, Steven; one brother, Walter; and one grandson, Byron Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Randle and Angela Granger; one son, Byron Granger; five grandchildren, DeLisa, DeShane, Destiny, Brandon and Bryon III; and five great-grandchildren, William, Janoikie, Lamonte', Brieya and Elizabeth; four sisters, one brother, and a host of other family and friends. A funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Enoch Baptist Church, 5641 Herbert Moore Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will be in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
. The Greer family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. (540) 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. September 25, 2009, High Bridge Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
HAYNIE, Manuel Brittwood, 88, of Reedville, Va. and Farnham Manor, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Mr. Haynie was a retired fish boat captain with Zapata Haynie, Inc. (now Omega Protein), Reedville, Va. for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Reedville, Va. Mr. Haynie was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Martin Haynie; his daughter, JoAnne Swann; and his son Ronald Haynie. Surviving family members are grandson, Britt Swann and wife, Bonnie; granddaughters, Jodi Swann and Michael Haynie; great-grandchildren, Taylor Childress and Joshua Swann; brother, Wendell Haynie and wife, Anne; daughter-in-law; Glenna Haynie; son-in-law, Charles Swann; sister-in-law, Frances Haynie and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Bethany United Methodist Church, Reedville, Va., on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25. Burial will follow at Roseland Cemetery, Reedville, Va. Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Burgess, Va., is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 77, Reedville, Va. 22539, or the Reedville Fisherman's Museum P.O. Box 306, Reedville, Va. 22539. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com |
HEBERT, Terry B., 61, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on September 20, 2009, leaving his loving wife, Julie; his daughter, Kendall and husband, Scott Bruington of Midlothian, Va. and their children, Cody and Zachary; and his son, Travis and wife, Katherine of Decatur, Ga. He is also survived by his brother, Paul and wife, Mayling, of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; and his sister, Jean Sparks and husband, Richard, of Holdenville, Okla. He will be greatly missed by his stepson, Charles Ritch and wife, Vicky of Duluth, Minn.; his stepdaughter, Stacey Shirey of Frederick, Md.; and grandchildren, Daniel and Ciara Shirey. He was employed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and was active in amateur radio projects, Special Olympics and the American Red Cross. In Terry's memory and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond (DSAGR) would be appreciated. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 70789, Richmond, Va. 23255. A celebration of his life will be held at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Va. 23228, on Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. The family will be receiving friends after the service until 4 p.m. Friends are welcome to join the family after the service at O'Tooles Pub at Forest Hills Avenue and Westover Hills Boulevard to continue the celebration. |
10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Lexington Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Betsy Bishop Hankins of Chatham, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. She died at home after a brief illness surrounded by her children. Born on October 13, 1934 in Danville, Virginia, Betsy was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruby Bishop. She was a 1952 graduate of George Washington High School. Betsy had a quiet and gracious spirit always seeing life from a positive perspective in spite of being beset with rheumatoid arthritis and most recently pancreatic cancer. She was an inspiration to others as she battled for decades a debilitating illness with the same quiet grace that she lived her life. Betsy was a devoted mother and wife. She loved her four children and was always supportive and proud of them in all circumstances. Her greatest love was her husband Willard Lee Hankins who predeceased her on February 8, 2009. They were married for 54 years. She loved music and singing. She was especially happy at holidays when her children and grandchildren would gather and play and sing music. She was a member of the Chatham Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir., She is survived by a son, Steven L. Hankins and his wife, Jacqueline Hankins, of West Chester, Ohio; three daughters, Beth Anderson and her husband, Phillip Anderson, of Roanoke, Virginia, Laura Adcock, of Chatham, Virginia, and Betsy Lynne Maynard and her husband, Jeff Maynard ,of Wake Forest, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Benjamin Anderson, of Arlington, Virginia, Jordan Anderson, of Auburn, Alabama, William Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, Katharine Hankins and Nathan Hankins, of West Chester, Ohio; two stepgrandchildren, Forest and Rachel Maynard, of Wake Forest, North Carolina; an aunt, Edith Haar, of Danville, Virginia; cousins, JoAnn Patterson, of Summerville, South Carolina, Debbie Yancey, of Danville, Virginia, Ronnie Duffy, of Durham, North Carolina, Dennis Duffy, of Durham, North Carolina, Tommy Haar, of Danville, Virginia; brothers and sister-in-laws, Harold and June Hankins, of Blacksburg, Virginia, Stanley and Peggy Hankins, of Greensboro, North Carolina, Ryland and Jane Hankins, of Chatham, Virginia, Robert and Ruth Hankins, of Chatham, Virginia, Cecil and Guy Montgomery, of Tacoma, Washington, Hilda and Landon Christian, of Roanoke, Virginia, Ruth Hankins, of Forney, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; a special lifelong friend, Eleanor Haskins, of Chatham, Virginia; and two special caregivers, Betty Younger, of Chatham, Virginia and Tammy White, of Altavista, Virginia., The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home Chatham, Virginia, on Friday evening, September 25, 2009 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at Chatham Baptist Church on Saturday morning, September 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Charles Warnock III presiding, following a private burial. The Family requests that contributions in her memory be made to the Virginia Chapter of the , 3805 Cutshaw Ave. Richmond, Virginia 23230., Make a memorial contribution |
Harris, Sheri Lynn - Sheri Lynn Harris Sheri Lynn Harris, age 49 of Manassas, Virginia died at Prince William Hospital on Monday, September 14, 2009. She is survived .... |
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Randolph V. Harrison EMPORIA - Randolph V. Harrison, 49, died Sept. 19, 2009. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Bryant Baptist Church, Courtland. Engram Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge. |
Hartzell, Dorothy M. - Dorothy M. Hartzell Dorothy Mae Hartzell, age 85, of Englewood, died peacefully at her Charlotte County home on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was .... |
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Todd D. Hawes NORFOLK - Todd D. Hawes left this world, now living with the Lord, early Sept. 21, 2009, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of Kenneth D. and Sandra (Allread) of Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Suzanne (Wyan) Hawes; four daughters, Amber, Alicia, Andrea, April Hawes; and his sister, Kathy Thornton of Ohio. Todd attended Greenville High School in Greenville, Ohio, and ITT Institute in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of Knight Pythias Charity Lodge No. 10. He was formerly employed by Parkway Realty. He attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a very well-loved volunteer for Azalea Little League. He was predeceased in death by his father, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Christopher Haycocks, 70, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on August 29, 2009. Memorial Service and reception will be held 6 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at the Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. For more information, call 702-914-7525., Make a memorial contribution |
Phyllis J. Hill VIRGINIA BEACH - Phyllis J. Hill died Sept. 20, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday at noon in Morning Star Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Adrian E. Dowell officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, September 24, 2009, for viewing until 4 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis and viewing will resume 5 p.m. at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
George E. Holley WINDSOR - George Edward Holley, 64, died Sept. 20, 2009. A funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in St. Luke's Baptist Church. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge. |
11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Barbara E. Hughes FRANKLIN - Barbara Elizabeth Statts Hughes, 79, died Sept. 22, 2009. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Wright Funeral Home. |
GILBERT WALKER (G.W) HYLTON CHRISTINASBURG-Gilbert Walker (G. W.) Hylton, 81, loved by friends and family went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Hylton and Melissa Ellen Weeks Hylton, two brothers, Fredrick Hylton, Ralph Hylton, sister, Elizabeth Bolt, great grandchild, Chip Sesco. Left to cherish his memory is: his loving wife of 59 years, Miriam Schneider Hylton; three sons, Stephen Hylton and wife Linda, of Bluefield, VA, Gerald Hylton and wife Shirley, of Christiansburg, John Hylton and girl friend Melissa Wirt and her two sons, of Ironto, VA; brother, Curtis Hylton and wife Lillian, Meadows of Dan; sister, Shirley Hylton Richards and husband Robert, of Floyd; two sisters-in-law, Louise Hylton, Thelma Hylton; three grandsons; one granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. G. W. was an independent truck driver for 20 years. He was then employed by General Motor Lines and retired from New Energy Bedrooms in 2005. G. W. was a member of Christiansburg Church of the Brethren for 59 years. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home with the Pastor Donald Peters officiating. Interment followed at Laurel Branch Cemetery in Floyd, VA. The family received friends on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, VA. Donations may be made to Laurel Branch Cemetery, C/O Robert Weeks, 3948 Floyd Highway S, Floyd, VA 24091; or to Floyd County Gideons, PO Box 742, Floyd, VA 24091. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd. com |
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JOHNSON, Georgia M., of Richmond, died September 22, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
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Jah'mier Martindale |
Sep 23, 2009 Jah'mier J. Martindale, an infant, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Surviving are his mother, Jewel Martindale of the home; his grandmother, Saundra Kiett of Martinsville; his grandfather, Wallace Martindale of New York; and his great-grandmother, Elsie Stoddard of New York. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Roselawn Mausoleum with Pastor Phillip Woods officiating. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
James L. Thomas |
Sep 23, 2009 A graveside service for James Lewis "Bud" Thomas, 77, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 19, 2009, was held Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with Dr. Dennis Knight officiating. Military honors were by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Stuart L. Thomas, James Thomas, Dennis Marlowe, Andrew Thomas, Gary Frith, Barron Frith, Bob Burton, Sam Lawrence, Jesse Shumate, Larry Bates and Chad Coleman. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville handled arrangements. |
Jimmie H. Parks |
Sep 23, 2009 A graveside service for Jimmie Henry Parks, 54, of 2773 Mountain Valley Road, Axton, who died Sept. 21, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Brown family cemetery in Axton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services. He was born in Bedford County on Dec. 6, 1954, to Dewey Parks and Margaret Robertson Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Brown Parks; and a son, Robbie Brown. He retired as a sanitation worker for First Piedmont Corp. Surviving are a daughter, Angela Dawn Martinez of the home; two granddaughters; one sister and one brother. |
has been entrusted to Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son with the Reverend Sam Huntley officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences online, please register at, Make a memorial contribution |
LEWIS, James Ruffin Jr., of Richmond, departed this life September 19, 2009. He is survived by his son, James Lewis (Gwendolyn); three daughters, Jacqueline Turner (Bruce), Virginia Turner (Osborne) and Patricia Coleman (Reginald); seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 25, 12 p.m. at Broad Rock Baptist Church, 5106 Walmsley Blvd. Rev. Kevin Cook, pastor. Rev. Joseph Godfrey officiating. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
LYLES, Joseph Elford Jr., 74, of Richmond, departed this life on September 19, 2009. His remains rest at March Funeral Homes, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Friday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Quioccasin Baptist Church, 9011 Quioccasin Rd. Dr. Andrew M. Mosley officiating. Interment Quioccasin Baptist Church Cemetery. |
Maria Lassiter SOUTH MILLS - Maria "Tina" Lassiter (Natividad Alcabac Lassiter), 45, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. This obituary was created in the memory of Maria "Tina" Lassiter, born in Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 19, 1963. She is forever reunited with her departed father, Cezar Alcabao and mother, Rosalia Alcabao. She leaves behind a loving husband, Armstead "Ace" Lassiter and a beloved brother, Cielito Joseph Saxe. She devoted her life in making each moment as memorable with family, friends, and co-workers. She enjoyed working as a merchandizing planner at the Navy Exchange Headquarters. Tina is survived by a sister-in-law, Marciel Saxe; nieces, Riezel and Rosslyn Rae Saxe of Albuquerque, N.M.; Uncle Bert and Auntie Remy Ruiz; cousins, Ruth and Lei Ruiz of Virginia Beach; Rosanna and Adam Smith; a nephew, Calvin of New York; relatives and friends in the Philippines; a mother-in-law, Barbara Tart of Kinston, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Debbie and husband Herman Thigpen and their children Jonathan and Brittany Thigpen, also of Kinston; a brother-in-law, Sam Tart and wife Karen and their children, Emily, Dylan, Ashley, and Jacob of Hope Mills, N.C.; and a brother-in-law, Richard Lassiter and son Dallas Lassiter of Salt Lake City, Utah. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. The visitation will be held today and Thursday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. both evenings at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Sandra Ann Hill Law, 39, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-5533., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held in High Point at a later date., Make a memorial contribution |
MARTIN, Gayle D., 53, of Richmond, died September 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Freddie L. Martin; and brother, Freddie A. Martin. Surviving are two sons, Jaron L. and Aaron T. Harwell; mother, Dorothy C. Martin; three sisters, Beverly M. Cooper (J. Gary), Sonja Martin and Jacqueline Johnson (Antonio); two brothers, Jeffery T. Martin and Kenneth "Pete" Jackson (Shelia); nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends on Thursday, September 24, 2009 from 6 to 7 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com |
MILLER, George Fredric, died September 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; a host of family and friends; and his beloved dog, Megan. A private burial will be held at a later date. |
MOODY, Ruth, departed this life September 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by three sons, James, Arthur, Alfred Moody. She is survived by her loving children, Lorenzo Moody (Petra), Beatrice Parker, Herman Moody, Ruby Robinson (Clarence), Rebecca Bervine, Chester Moody (Andrea), Gloria Bervine (Clarence), Alice Brown, Mary Seward (Thomas), Bernard Seward (Carolyn), Cleveland Moody; 53 grandchildren; host of great and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Janie Harris; two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon at Tower of Deliverance Church, 118 Cowardin Ave. Dr. Ruth Moore officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Remains rest in church one hour prior to service. |
MRAZ, David J., 50, of Powhatan, died September 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Christina Mraz; six children, Joseph, Jessica, Cody, Sarah, Katie, Jenna; brother, Roger Mraz of California; sister, Susan Williams of Norfolk. The family request donations be made to PCC building Fund, P. O. Box 834, Powhatan, Va. 23139. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan, serving family. |
MURRAY, Richard E., 86, a resident of The Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond, and formerly of Urbanna, died Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was a member of Urbanna Baptist Church and retired VDOT employee. He was a WWII Navy veteran and member and past master of Urbanna Masonic Lodge #83 AF & AM where he had been a member for 56 years. Also, he was a member of the Scottish Rite and Acca Temple Shrine in Richmond. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Catherine M. Murray. Other survivors include his son, Bruce Murray and his wife, Brenda; two grandsons, Ross and Chris, all of Glen Allen; and one cousin, Dorothy M. Payne of Richmond. Memorial services will be held 12 noon Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda, followed by a Masonic service. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond, Va. 23223, or Urbanna Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 416, Urbanna, Va. 23175. Following the services, there will be a reception at Urbanna Baptist Church. |
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Mattie Pearl Marriner GREENVILLE - Mattie Pearl Marriner, 89, died Sept. 21, 2009. A funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Pearl Street Pentecostal Church, Elizabeth City. Twiford Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, is in charge. |
Marvin Q. Towler |
Sep 23, 2009 Marvin Q. Towler, 53, of Roanoke and formerly of Bassett, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Frances Lucille Farmer Mathena, 88, of Salem, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Maynard C. Brim |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for Maynard Cleve Brim, 90, of 911 Log Manor Road, Spencer, who died Sept. 21, 2009, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home Chapel of Stuart. The Rev. Roy Parker and Minister Ann Pulley will officiate. Burial will be in the Brim family cemetery with a flag presentation by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the funeral today. Brim was born in Patrick County on June 7, 1919, to Joseph Brim and Annie Kendrick Brim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son; four sisters, Mildred Maxey, Annie Sue Jefferson, Thelma Craig and Katherine Hancock; and two brothers, Marion Brim and Marvin Nolan Brim. He was an Army veteran and retired from W.M. Bassett Furniture Co., where he worked for a number of years. He was a member of Stella Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Jarrett Brim of the home; one sister, Ernestine Maxey of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews. |
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Vann C. McKaughan SUFFOLK - Vann Campbell McKaughan, 75, passed away Sept. 21, 2009. A native of Maggie Valley, N.C., he was the son of the late Judson Vann McKaughan and Irene Campbell McKaughan. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea. Vann was a doctor of veterinary science and a pathologist for USDA and a graduate of the University of Georgia Veterinary School. He was a member of Holy Neck Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Phyllis Weaver McKaughan; daughters and sons-in-law, Ginny and Wayne McCoy of Virginia Beach and Kelly P. and Tim Harcum of Franklin; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas W. and Dawn Powers of Severn, N.C.; three grandchildren, Emily Asbell (Chris), Matthew Harcum and C. J. Harcum; two great-grandchildren, Ashton and Drew Asbell; and brother, David A. McKaughan of Salem, Ore. A funeral will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. in Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with the Rev. Brent Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Neck Cemetery. Friends may join the family other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the , Suffolk Chapter, 604 Constance Woods Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434 and Driver Volunteer Rescue Squad, 4869 Bennette's Pasture Road, Suffolk, VA 23435-1403. Condolences may be registered online at, . The family would like to express their gratitude to the Driver Volunteer Rescue Squad for the special care they provided., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Randall Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski where the V.F.W. Post #1184 will conduct military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. To send your online condolences to the family visit,, Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family., Make a memorial contribution |
David Lee Morris, David Lee Morris, 54, of Batesville, died at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, on Pounding Creek Road., He was born on April 12, 1955, in Albemarle County, the son of the late Lottie Louise Woodson Morris and Harry William Morris. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Johnny Lee Morris, Robert Morris, Roy Mason Morris and Harry Morris; and two sisters, Helen Shaver and Dorothy Gibson., He is survived by a sister, Ruth Shaver of Charlottesville; and three special friends, Pete Morris, Barbara Rickard and James Goolsby., David Lee was employed by the Ivy Landfill and Wintergreen Resort., David had 13 very special children that he cared for and loved very much. He had a big heart and showed this by caring for his sister, nieces and nephews. His family will always love and carry him in their hearts forever., A memorial service will be held at a later date., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., |
Frank A. Myers, 53, of Salem, Va., died September 20, 2009. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Colonel David Newby September 23, 1949 - September 17, 2007 Happy Birthday Big 6-0 Still loving and missing you. Your Wife Nancy, Kids, Grandkids, Dad and Brother, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Donald Norman Fund at Wachovia Bank, 6563 College Park Square, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, Attention: Michelle. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
at the church. Friends may call at Serenity on Friday, September 25, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, condolences can also be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Friday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
Friday, September 25, 2009, 2 p.m., Brown Family Cemetery, Axton. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Elizabeth Ann Parsons PORTSMOUTH - On Sept. 20, 2009, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Parsons, 80, lost her battle with cancer while she was surrounded by her family. Betty is survived by her husband of almost 51 years of marriage, John. She is also survived by her five children, Nancy Wilson of Middletown, Md., Betsy Parsons of Portsmouth, Jack Parsons and wife Debbie of Chesapeake, Susie Knotts and husband Don of Portsmouth, Sharon Stuhmer and husband Pat of Virginia Beach; her nine grandchildren, Holly, Austin, Kristin, Lexi, Kyle, Evan, Sarah, David and Robert; her brothers, Lee Ireland and wife Judy of North Syracuse, N.Y., and Jack Ireland of Williamstown, N.J.; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. There will be a celebration of her life held Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. in Centenary United Methodist Church on Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church in Betty's memory. The family would like to thank you for the love, support, and prayers from everyone throughout her illness. Online condolences and Mrs. Parsons' guestbook may be signed at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at a later date. Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady-Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Peterson, Linda Raye - Linda Raye Peterson Linda Raye Peterson, age 69, died September 20, 2009. Born 1940 in Norfolk, Va., daughter of Winslow and Helen Hurley. Raised .... |
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Frances Rebecca Reynolds Phillips, 83, of Lexington, Va., died September 22, 2009. Services 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009, at Bible Church at Rockbridge. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Judy Graham Phillips, of Covington, Va., died Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Price, Dylan Mayes - Dylan Mayes Price Dylan Mayes Price, 9 month old son of Herbert M. Price, Jr. and Stacy L. Smith Price of Burke, Virginia died .... |
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will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Pugh family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 12 noon, Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
ROGERS, Joan, 76, of Cambridge, died September 18, 2009. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at J.B. Johnson Funeral Home, 196 Warren St., Roxbury. A viewing at 5 p.m. followed by service at 6 p.m. Interment will be Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Meet at J.B. Johnson Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m., depart at 9 a.m. Arrangements by J.B. Johnson Funeral Home, 196 Warren Street, Roxbury, Ma. 02119. 617-445-8150. |
s will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 12 noon at Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Air Force, with Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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3 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, Felts Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax., Make a memorial contribution |
Terry R. Robertson Sr., 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday September 23, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Floyd Baptist Church with the Reverend Jim Churchwell and Dr. Dave Holladay officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home on Friday where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thank you to Dr. Kuiken and his staff as well as Dr. Rivero and his staff for the excellent care that each one gave him. In the last days, he fell in love with his hospice nurses, and sends a sends a special thank you to all of the hospice staff that cared for him so tenderly. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Ruth D. Hoyle |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for Ruth Dempsey Hoyle, 89, of Patrick Springs, who died Sept. 20, 2009, was held Wednesday at Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Trent Wall officiating. Burial was in Patrick Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were James Shough, Jerry Shough, Robert Witt, Maynard Trent, Bob Pendleton and Larry Martin. Moody Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
SHARIGIAN, Gerry, 87, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 22. Born in Detroit to survivors of the Armenian Genocide, he moved to Richmond after high school. During WWII he served in the Merchant Marines. He then married the former Ruth Sabonjian in 1948. He owned Tip Top Inn in Church Hill, before working at Reynolds Metals from 1957 to 1987. He was dearly devoted to his family. He was also very dedicated to his Armenian heritage and St. James Armenian Church. Gerry was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Sharigian; son, Armen Sharigian II (Nancy); grandson, Armen III. The family will receive friends Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Bliley's-Central. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at St. James Armenian Church, 834 Pepper Ave., with interment at Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Armenian Church. |
SIMS, Deaconess Vernell C., of Richmond, departed this life on September 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Harold Sims. She is survived by one son, Harold E. Sims Jr.; one daughter, Cheryl E. Sims; six grandchildren, Tyneca Sims-Jefferson, Nadia Sims, Dr. Tifanny Morris, Crystal Bloomfield, Quandras Sims and Ja'net Forte; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nellie Webb, Thelma China and Mary L. McLeod; five brothers, Alvin China, John, David and Harrison McLeod and Timothy Cook; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in- law, Bernadine Mitchell; six sisters-in-law, Barbara, Youner and Brenda McLeod, Thelma Collins, Louise and Alvah Sims; three brothers-in-law, Alvin Collins, Leon E. and Adolph A. Sims; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Rev. Eugene Brown officiating. Internment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Williams Memorial Park with the Rev. Ulas N. Broady officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
Essie Janas Haynes Sawyers, 73, of Fancy Gap, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Funeral, 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
John Joseph Scott ELIZABETH CITY - John Joseph Scott, 69, of the 100 block of Center Cross Drive, Elizabeth City, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Mr. Scott was born in Harrison County, West Virginia to the late John Scott and Ellen "Nellie" Joyce Scott and was the husband of Jo Ann Fairless Scott. He retired after working more than 30 years for the Department of State, was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam War, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the VFW, the Knights of Columbus, and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Memorial Association. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Sarah Scott-Shoenfelt and husband Daniel of Williamsburg, Va.; two sons, Matthew Scott of Albemarle, N.C. and U.S. Navy Lt. Andrew Scott of Alexandria, Va.; five sisters, Joanne Scott of Clarksburg, W.Va., Joyce Ellen Kennedy of Alexandria, Va., Mary Clare Boyle, Jeanne Scott and Philomena Martin, all of Clarksburg, W.Va.; five brothers, Thomas Scott and wife Timmie of Currituck, N.C., Michael Scott and wife Mary of De Land, Fla., James Scott and wife Janet of Salem, W.Va., Francis Scott and wife Alexis of Bridgeport, W.Va., and Ignatius Scott of Clarksburg, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Noah Shoenfelt and Abigail Shoenfelt; Barry Pattison, whom he thought of as a son; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Bridgette Christine Scott. A funeral Mass will be Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Clarksburg, W.Va. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., Elizabeth City, and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Davis-Weaver Funeral Home 329 East Main St., Clarksburg, W.Va. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery with military honors rendered by the Harrison County Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to LifeNet Health, 1864 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or to the American Red Cross, 905 Halstead Blvd., Suite 2, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. You may express condolences to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Hattie Mae Moore Shope PORTSMOUTH - Hattie Mae Moore Shope, 88, formerly of Gloucester Avenue, Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Sept. 22, 2009, in Chesapeake. A native of Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late John W. Moore Sr. and Harriet Francis Moore. She was the wife of the late William L. Shope and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and attended Fairview Heights Baptist Church, Portsmouth, on Sunday nights. She worked many years in the credit departments of W. G. Swartz Department Store and Hofheimer's Shoe Stores from which she retired. She is survived by a brother, John Wesley Moore Jr. and wife Dorothy of Virginia Beach; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Moore Ballard and a brother, Harry Lee Moore. A funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Finley Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and at 921 Old Homestead Lane, Virginia Beach, at all other times. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 437 Providence Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325 or Union Mission Ministries, 130 Brooke Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. in his home. Gallop Funeral Service is in charge. |
. She was an avid supporter of the Tidewater Gospel Music Association and loved this music with all her heart. Memorial donations may be made to the National Alzheimer's Association or to Hospice Vista Care of Jeffersonville, Ind. A funeral will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at New Temple Grove Ministries, 3972 South Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23321 by the Revs. Johnny and Connie MacDonald. Burial will follow at Rosewood Cemetery, Virginia Beach. There will be a celebration of Sarah's life following the burial at New Temple Grove Ministries. Visitation will take place Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Wirtz. The family will be receiving friends Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6 to 8p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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Joe W. Smith, 70, of Roanoke, Va., died September 23, 2009. Oakey's North Chapel handling arrangements. 540 362 1237, Make a memorial contribution |
Nobe Smith Jr. NORFOLK - Nobe Smith Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at his home in Lakewood from complications of colon cancer. He was born in Jacksonville, N.C. on Nov. 8, 1930 to Nobe and Lessie Winberry Smith. After serving in the U.S. Army, 98th Engineer Aerial Photo Repro Co., during the Korean War, he lived in Norfolk for 56 years and was self-employed as a commercial aerial photographer. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Frances Morgan Smith; a sister, Lucy Culler; and a brother, Edward Lee Smith. He is survived by his son, Lee Cole Smith of Charlottesville, Va. A private ceremony will be held at a later date in North Carolina. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
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included two terms as chair of the Commission on Administrative and Professional Faculty Affairs, chair of the University Appeals Committee, and secretary of the University Athletic Committee. In 2007, she was one of six university administrators and faculty recipients of the Advancing Women Award. In 2009 the Pamplin College of Business awarded her a Certificate of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement in Diversity. Upon her retirement in 2008, she was awarded Emerita status by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors., A member of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, she was on the Session and taught Sunday School. She also chaired the Cooper House Ministry Board for two years. She sang with the Blacksburg Master Chorale since 1988, served as co-president for two years, and participated in all three European tours. She also served her alma mater as co-chair of the alumni fund and alumni member of the Board of Trustees. She was also a member of the Board of Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge and served as its president in 2006. From 1985 until her retirement, Norrine was a member of the Virginia Board of the American Council on Education Network for Women Leaders, serving as chair for two years. That group honored her in 2008 with a named scholarship for their Leadership Seminar Series., will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a favorite charity or university in her memory., The family wishes to thank Dr. Harry McCoy, Ms. Connie Pennington, and Ms. Jan Wilcke of Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Dr. Michael Aronson, and the Carilion Clinic Hospice of the New River Valley for their extraordinary medical care of Norrine. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held at the home of her daughter, Jennifer Bridger. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
Sprow Jr., Paul William "PJ" - "PJ" Paul William Sprow, Jr. PJ was born on November 6, 1986 in Manassas, Virginia and departed this life on September 20, 2009 after .... |
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Carson Willard St.Clair, 83, of Daleville, Va., died September 21, 2009. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Daleville. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Berhent Dale Stoltz VIRGINIA BEACH - Berhent Dale Stoltz passed away Aug. 15, 2009, in Charleston, S.C., after a short and brave fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 31 years old. Berhent was born June 2, 1978, in Portsmouth to Dale Harold Stoltz and Marie Lucille Aymond Stoltz. Berhent was a glass-blowing artist who sold his works in Charleston galleries. He also loved oystering, crabbing and fishing. Besides his parents who now reside in Colonial Beach, he is survived by a daughter, Veda Marie Stoltz of Charleston; a brother, Rodney Harold Stoltz of Virginia Beach; maternal grandmother, Norma Gonzalez Aymond of Virginia Beach; paternal grandfather, Harold Berhent Stoltz of Rock Creek, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Helen Esther Stoltz of Geneva, Ohio; a special friend, Coryn of Charleston; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Rodney Aymond of Port Barre, La. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Catholic Church of the Holy Family, 1279 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Family and friends will gather at 5 p.m. that evening to celebrate Berhent's life at the home of Rodney Stoltz and his fiancée Jennifer Southard, 853 Deary Lane, Virginia Beach. Since he always wanted to live in the Caribbean, his ashes will be placed in the Atlantic Ocean behind his parents' condo in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. In Berhent's memory donations may be made to the or St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., Make a memorial contribution |
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Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for Susie Subella Preston Hairston, 86, of 1113 Fayette St., Martinsville, who died Sept. 19, 2009, at her home, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church with the Rev. William A. Shackleford Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the funeral and other times at the home of her daughter, Delveta Hairston, 1315 Cardinal Lane, Martinsville. She was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Henry County to Walter Reeves Preston and Emma Mack Reynolds Preston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Hairston; two sisters, Helen Patterson and Iris P. Smith; and a brother, James Walter Preston. She attended Henry County Training School and was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, where she was in the senior choir, was a pastor's aid and was on the culinary committee. She had been a Gray Lady with the American Red Cross. She retired as a floor lady at American Furniture's Redd Level plant. Surviving, in addition to her daughter, are a son, Earlie Owens Hairston of Martinsville; four grandsons; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
s 11 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church. ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
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TATUM, Roy Lee, 62, of Mechanicsville, died September 22, 2009. Funeral arrangements announced later. |
Anna Mae Yopp Thienel, 89, of Bedford, Va., died Tuesday, September 22, 2009, in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born March 1, 1920 in Bedford County, a daughter of the late James Yopp and Minnie Odell Collins Yopp. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Marie Thienel; five brothers, Grant Yopp (due to casualty of D-Day), Armon Yopp, Herbert Yopp, Nelson Yopp and Madison Yopp; and two sisters, Bly McFall and Alice Wagner. Anna loved visiting her granddogs, Quincy, Emily and Pebbles. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting. She also loved life, people and playing bingo. Anna worked and retired from Rubatex. She was a member of Liberty Chapter #109 Order of the Eastern Star and BPOE Elks Lodge #321. Anna was also a resident of the Elks National Home. Anna is survived by a son, Michael Zimmerman and his wife, Donna, of Bedford; numerous nieces and nephews, Dottie Padgett, Marvin Yopp, Barbara Ely, Janie Bower, Eunice Tolley, Virginia Smith and Colene Deacon; many great-nieces and nephews; many great great nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Skip Crompton of the Elks National Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, Va. 24523. A celebration of Anna's life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with Dr. Joey Anthony officiating. Burial will follow in Elks Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
Dolores C. Tice ONANCOCK - Dolores Jean Cherel Tice, 79, died Sept. 19, 2009. A visitation will be Friday at 6 to 8 p.m. in Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. |
Marvin Q. Towler, 53, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Bassett, Va., died September 23, 2009. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Karen Goodman Tracey, 44, previous resident of the Hampton Roads Area, and was currently residing back home in New Castle, Va., went to be with the Lord and her late grandparents, Walter B. Fisher and Norine D. Fisher, Thomas "Bud" M. Goodman Sr. and Bannie E. Goodman; and late father-in-law, Arthur "Reese" Tracey Sr.; on September 21, 2009. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and godmother. She was a former dental assistant in New Castle and in Hampton, Va. She had a very kind heart and a giving soul, she knew no stranger, all that she came in contact with she befriended. She will forever leave her place in our hearts and a mark on the lives of those she touched. Her greatest joys were her two nieces, who were also her goddaughters. She loved them both dearly. She is survived by her husband, Arthur R. Tracey Jr.; parents, Thomas M. Goodman Jr. and Thelma F. Goodman; sister, Judy Goodman-Rash and husband, Tracy Rash; sister, Jaimie A. Goodman; two nieces/ goddaughters, Anntionette D. Overstreet and Alyssia L. Overstreet; mother-in-law, Janice VanNoppen and husband, Vern VanNoppen; sisters-in-law, Pam Tracey and Carolyn Eller; two nephews, Kyle Rivenbark and Garrett Eller; one niece, Katelyn Eller; also very special goddaughter, Ashley Kennedy; and numerous family and friends. She will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Don Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in The Village at Woods Edge. Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt, is in charge. |
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Daisy Kent Brockenbrough Daisy Kent Brockenbrough, 98, a resident of Summit Square Retirement Community, departed this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was born November 2, 1910, in Albemarle County, Virginia, to the late John Wesley Kent and Willie Ellen Bridgewater Kent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wiley "Brock" Brockenbrough; seven brothers, and three sisters. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Wayne and Dolores Brockenbrough of Christiansburg, and Ronnie "Ron" and Patsy Brockenbrough of Jackson, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Connie Brockenbrough Vaughn and husband Joe, Thomas Wayne "T.W." Brockenbrough and his wife, Darlene, Russell Karl Brockenbrough and his wife, Tracy, Deborah B. Gibson and her husband, Mitchell, Laura Van Schaick, Leigh Long and Michael Wayne Brockenbrough; 10 great-grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, Mathew, Ashton, Virginia, Kaleb, Brock, Haileigh, Cameron and Grace; six great-great-grandchildren, Tessa, Lilly, Natalee, Payton, Eli, Caileigh; and many other nieces and nephews. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at Summit Square Retirement Community for their kind and compassionate care. She worked for over 50 years as a Pink Lady Volunteer with Waynesboro Hospital and later Augusta Medical Center. She helped often with the Red Cross Bloodmobile. Mrs. Brockenbrough was a longtime member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, and served as an active member of the Bible Study Group and The United Methodist Women. She was a devoted homemaker who loved to entertain both family and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, at McDow Funeral Home. A service will be conducted at Main Street United Methodist Church 3 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009, by the Reverend Neil Hough, Wilfred Mayton and the Reverend Janet Knott. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be John Rhea, Allen "Sonny" Tomlin, Curtis Tomlin, Mitch Carr, Karl Brockenbrough and T.W. Brockenbrough. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis Spilman, Kent Bennington, and nephews of Daisy Brockenbrough. Published in the Waynesboro News Virginian from 9/23/2009 - 9/24/2009 Notice • Guest Book • Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. Brown, Jay Arthur View/Sign Guest Book Jay Arthur Brown Jay Arthur Brown, 77, of Fishersville, Virginia, died on Friday, September 18, 2009. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1932, a son of Edwin Roy Brown Sr. and Lila Anderson Brown. Mr. Brown retired after 30 years as a cartographer with the Defense Mapping Agency in Washington, D.C. A former assistant scoutmaster with troop 1369, he was also an avid lighthouse collector. Mr. Brown enjoyed storytelling through cartoons and creating caricatures. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Helen Sue Brown; a son and daughter-law, Jay A. Brown II and Robin Brown of Marshall, Virginia. Mr. Brown is also survived by a brother, Homer A. Brown of Johnstown; and two sisters, Doris E. Brown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Darlene F. Printz of Leesburg, Florida. He was the beloved grandfather of Tiffany Hanback of Gainesville, Virginia, and Josie Brown of the home. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Services and interment at Orlean Cemetery in Orlean, Virginia, will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the charity that enhanced his last years, the Talking Book Center, 1 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401 or online at www.talkingbookcenter.org Moser Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton handled the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.moserfuneralhome.com Published in the Waynesboro News Virginian on 9/24/2009 Notice • Guest Book • Send sympathy flowers • Visit the gift shop • Make a memorial contribution Share photos, videos and more with Legacy Memorial Websites. Find out more. Today's The News Virginian obituaries Questions about obituaries or Guest Books? Contact Legacy.com • Terms of use obituaries nationwide Advertisement Your Weather Advertisement Advertisement Coupons and Deals Games, Puzzles & Trivia Advergaming and Branded Media Waynesboro News Virginian Terms and Conditions | Work With Us Waynesboro News Virginian: Contact Us | Email Alerts | SMS/Text Alerts | RSS Feeds | Make Us Your Home Page | Site Search Partners: Cavalier Insider | Data Center Regional Partner Links: Charlottesville Daily Progress | Orange County Review | Madison County Eagle | Greene County Record | headlineVA.com |
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Jerry Thomas Vaughan, 67, of Vinton, Va., passed away Friday, September 18, 2009. He was born August 2, 1942, the son of the late Percy Walker Vaughan and Laura Catherine Whitworth Vaughan. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his son, Matt; grandson, Dakota; two sisters; two brothers; three nieces; nephew; aunt and many cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Lotz Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, SW, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Victoria M. Pulliam |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for Victoria Elizabeth Murphy Pulliam, 74, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 18, 2009, at her home, was held Wednesday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Green Moore officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Raymond Gholson, Kenneth Royster, Chris Moore, Jonathan Hairston, Bobby Stewart and Steve Hairston. Hines Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. |
WHITE, Helen Williams, 82, of Goochland, died suddenly on September 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Randolph White. She was the loving mother of Brian Randolph White (Linda) of Goochland and Amy White Waldrop of Richmond. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Benton, Philip (Ka'ea) and Hannah; a great-granddaughter, Kai; and sisters, Gladys McKessan and Jane Jones. Helen was a graduate of Longwood College and enjoyed the teaching profession for many years. She was the director of Bon Air Presbyterian Preschool, where she enjoyed teaching the young children. After retirement, she spent time traveling, spending time with her family, and going to live theater. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 25, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. The immediate family will have a life celebration on Sunday, September 27, at Massanutten to recall many family memories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Air Presbyterian Preschool. |
WILKERSON, William H. "Buster," 91, of Crewe, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mae Barton Wilkerson; two sons, James Lee Wilkerson and wife, Sally, and Bill Wilkerson Sr. and wife, Ellen; grandchildren, Amy W. Griffin and husband, Steve, Sara W. Andrews and husband, Travis, Bill Wilkerson Jr. and wife, Tonya, and Jayne W. Thomas and husband, Will; great-grandchildren, Ryan Griffin, Ashlyn and Holden Andrews, McKaellen and Rylee Wilkerson, and Ethan and Reid Thomas; siblings, Ray and Junior Lowry and Iva May Driscoll. Mr. Wilkerson, a WWII Army veteran, was a member and trustee of Crewe Baptist Church. He was involved in numerous organizations throughout the years. After WWII, he became involved in the automobile business, at one time owning the Ford dealership in Crewe. In 1964, Buster started Wilkerson Co., an aircraft tire business, which quickly became a well-known international business. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, at the Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home in Crewe. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Crewe Baptist Church with interment in Crewe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crewe Baptist Church, P.O. Box 94, Crewe, Va. 23930. |
WILLIAMS-WOOD, Marie P., 81, of Mechanicsville, entered into rest on September 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 55 years, Emory F. Williams. Surviving are her husband, Hugh V. Wood Sr.; children, Emory E. Williams and wife, Susan, Yvonne Williams Creekmore and husband, Dan, Stuart R. Williams, Linda Williams Linfors and husband, David, Robert B. Williams and wife, Beth; nine grandchildren, Michelle, Brian, Chad, Crystal, Hillary, Justin, Christian, Reed and Cameron; four great-grandchildren, Trae, Hayden, Cadence and Peter; and stepchildren, Hugh V. Wood Jr. and wife, Jan, Kathy Wood Brackin and husband, Tom, and Terry Wood Rightnour and husband, Mike. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel Bennett Funeral, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and where funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. |
Walsh Sr., Eugene M. - Eugene M. Walsh, Sr. Eugene Michael Walsh, Sr., 82, of Berryville, Virginia, formerly of Manassas Park, Virginia, died Thursday, September 17, 2009 in the .... |
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s with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating will be Saturday, 12 noon, at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
s entrusted to T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc., 405 Johnson Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 539-4861., Make a memorial contribution |
Wease Jr., Benjamin Riley - Benjamin Riley Wease, Jr. Benjamin Riley Wease, Jr., age 80, of Fairfax, Va., passed away on September 23, 2009. Mr. Wease was born on .... |
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Elaine Faulk White SUFFOLK - Elaine Faulk White, a native of Nansemond County, peacefully slipped away to her heavenly home from her residence, the 2200 block of Whaleyville Blvd., Suffolk, on Sept. 17, 2009. She was the daughter of the late James T. Folk and Cathene Folk Rodgers Faulk Milteer. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Ernestine Washington of Philadelphia and Betty Brooks of Suffolk; two sons, Roosevelt White Jr. (Denise) of Philadelphia and Ronald White of Scranton, Pa.; five sisters, Odelia Hortillosa, Louvenia White, Selena Copeland (Clifton), Elsie Milteer and Mary Dash, all of Suffolk; one brother, Earl Faulk (Thelma) of Suffolk; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one stepsister, two stepbrothers, four sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The White and Faulk families would like to give thanks to Sentara Obici Hospital, Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center, Medi Home Health and Hospice for the care that was given to our mother and sister. We also would like to give a special thanks to Ms. Shirlene Brock for her kindness and care of our loved one. Her homegoing celebration will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in Mount Mararat Christian Church, 1860 Airport Road, officiated by Pastor H. Harvey Murrill. Interment will be in the Faulk Family Cemetery, Jackson Road, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at Crocker Funeral Home Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
William E. Clark , Sr. |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for William Elgan "Pete" Clark Sr., 82, of 278 Spur Road, Greensboro, N.C., who died Sept. 20, 2009, at Clapps Nursing Home in North Carolina, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, East Martinsville. The Rev. Charles Whitfield and Bishop Darrell Hairston will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hairston Funeral Home and other times at the home of his godson, Kerry Smith, 136 Lombard Circle, Martinsville. Clark was born Jan. 5, 1927, in Martinsville to Robert Allen Clark and Anna Edwards Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Hairston Clark; five sisters, Ophelia Ziglar, Mary Ruth Green, Charlene Clark, Deloise Clark and Aloise Clark; and a brother, Robert E. Clark. He served in the Army during World War II and worked at Virginia Shoe Shop, Virginia Mirror Co. and First Presbyterian Church. He also was self-employed as the owner of Williams Cleaning Service, from which he retired. Surviving are a son, William E. Clark Jr. of Fayetteville, Ga.; a daughter, Genevieve C. Hylton-Herbin of Greensboro; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Anne C. Hairston of Martinsville; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. |
William Welch, Jr. |
Sep 23, 2009 The funeral for William "Ringeye" Welch Jr., 66, of 50 Parkway Drive, Martinsville, who died Sept. 21, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home with Minister H.D. Scales officiating. Burial will be in Christian View Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30-2 p.m. Friday and other times at the home of his mother, Callie T. Penn Welch, at 308 Arrowhead Circle, Spencer. Welch was born in Henry County on Dec. 24, 1942, to Callie T. Penn Welch of Spencer and William M. Welch. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Leon Welch. He attended G.W. Carver High School and was a member of Christian View Missionary Baptist Church at Spencer. He had worked at Pulaski Furniture Co. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are three sisters, Mary H. Foster of Ridgeway, Malinda Welch of Spencer and Patricia M. Foster of Ridgeway; and two brothers, Percy M. Welch and James L. Welch, both of Spencer. |
s will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery. Sykes Funeral Service of Scotland Neck in charge. |
Ronald Henry Wirt Sr., 72, of Johns Creek, Craig County, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
4 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2009, Fincastle United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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