ABBITT, Mr. Charles Irby, Sr., 92, of Victoria, Va., died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Va. He was a retired banker for Virginia National/Sovran Bank. He was born April 12, 1917 in Victoria. Charles graduated from Victoria High School and attended Virginia Tech. He was active in the Victoria Baptist Church, the Victoria Fire and Rescue, the Victoria Masonic Lodge and served in various capacities in the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Johnson Abbitt; his children, Bonnie A. Branch (Bob) of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Charles I. Abbitt Jr. (Donna) of Asheville, N.C.; his sister Elizabeth A. Bennett of Newport News; thirteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Victoria Baptist Church with interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria. The family requests that memorials be made to the Victoria Fire and Rescue or to the Victoria Baptist Church. |
ADKINS, Edna Allen "Bea", of Richmond, daughter of the late Weldon and Edna Allen of Charles City County, entered into the presence of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon; one sister and brother. She is survived by four daughters, Edna Dickerson (Louis), Barbara Shaw (David), Gwendolyn Woolfolk and Maude "Beth" Henderson; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson, one sister, five brothers and two sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Wednesday, September 30, at 11:30 a.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Rd., where funeral services will be held at 12:30. Dr. Millard Boone, interim pastor, Rev. Linwood Jones officiating, Rev. Dr. Burrell A. Smith Jr. eulogist. Interment will be held at Richmond National Veterans Cemetery, Williamsburg Road. |
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Sep 29, 2009 DANVILLE — Abner Conrad Ferguson, 84, of 43 Oakridge Ave., died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was born in Pittsylvania County on Aug. 15, 1925, to James Abner Ferguson and Jannie Mae Lewis Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emma F. Horsley; and a brother, Aubrey V. Ferguson. He retired as a supervisor from Dan River Inc., where he worked for more than 40 years. He served in the Army during World War II and received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Tree of Life. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Mary Overton Ferguson of the home and formerly of Axton; two daughters, Debra Barker Collins of Danville and Vickie Ferguson of Lynchburg; a brother, Eston Ferguson of Danville; one granddaughter; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home Westover Chapel with the Rev. Michael Turner officiating. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens with military honors by the American Legion, Dan River Post 1097 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the home. |
BECHT, Regina Gertrude Cogan, 87, left this life peacefully with her family by her side on September 25, 2009. Jean was born on July 14, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Gertrude Regina and Paul Francis Cogan. Jean graduated from St. Joseph's College and attended Columbia University graduate school and later taught English. She married U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Edward Becht on October 1, 1949 and moved to Lexington, Virginia where they raised seven children. Jean was an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Lexington Women's Club and the Lexington Garden Club (over 50 years). She enjoyed tennis, field hockey, golf, bridge, travel, her friends and family. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Joe of 49 years; her parents, Gertrude and Paul; her brother, Paul; and her sister, Agnes. Jean is survived by her sister, Rosemary Lambert of White Plains, N.Y.; her seven children, Anne Kavanaugh (William), Fernandina, Fla., Joseph Becht (Suzanne), Richmond, Va., John Becht, Richmond, Va., Mary Blalock, Fernandina, Fla., Paul Becht (Audrey), Atlanta, Ga., Clare Semler, Virginia Beach, Va. and Rosemarie Jowdy, Richmond, Va.; 17 grandchildren, Hardee, Jamie, Sarah, Molly Kavanaugh, Lindsey, Richard, Julia, Jeremy Becht, Meredith, Catie, Laura, Stuart Blalock, Cogan, Colin, Megan, Jake Semler and Andy Jowdy Jr.; and four great-grandchildren, Kate, Will, Anna and Hinton Kavanaugh. The family welcomes friends Thursday, October 1, 5 to 7 p.m. at Harrison's Funeral Home with Father Joe D'Auora officiating the Rosary Prayer. The mass funeral service will be held at St. Patrick's Church on Friday, October 2 at 11 a.m. with a private family burial service at Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. |
BOYKIN, Lonnie T. Jr., of Richmond, departed this life September 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Sallie S. Boykin; two sons, Lonnie Boykin III (Suzana I.) and Ivan Boykin (Angela); five grandchildren, Brittany, Fortune, Deon, Brielle and Alona; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Remains will lie in state Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Broad Rock Baptist Church, 5106 Walmsley Blvd., where funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Rev. Kevin Cook, pastor, officiating. Burial Riverview Cemetery. |
BOZARD, Mrs. Doris F., 87, of Midlothian, died September 27, 2009. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Louis R. Bozard; three children, Richard F. Bozard and his wife, Kathy Lynn, William L. Bozard and his wife, Margaret, and Kathleen B. Farwell and her husband, David; three grandsons, William L. Bozard Jr., Richard F. Bozard II and Daniel L. Gidick; and three sisters, Helen Barnes (her identical twin), Vera Shaw, and Barbara Coli. Mrs. Bozard was one of eight daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Fitzpatrick. She was a volunteer at Chippenham Medical Center for 20 years and was a founding member of St. Edward's Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and wife who always put her family first. As well, she was a wonderful homemaker and caregiver. Her remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Thursday, at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the staff of Bon Secours Hospice and Southerland Place for their kindness and loving care. If desired, donations can be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor. |
BROOKS, Mrs. Lucille Nora, 93, passed into eternal rest after a brief illness Sunday, September 27, 2009 at her niece's home in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Brooks was born and raised in Charlottesville, Va. At the age of 19 she moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked as an assistant cook in the Roosevelt White House before embarking on a long career (40 years) as a Statistician with the Department of the Navy. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Clyde" Brooks; and her brothers, Mr. John H. Key Jr. and Henry Gordon Key. Mrs. Brooks leaves to cherish her memory her loving niece, Miss Sandra L. Wayne of Richmond, Va.; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Alberta H. Key of Norfolk, Va.; her niece and nephew, Mrs. Gloria D. Simmons and family of Norfolk, Va., and Mr. John H. Key III and family of Herndon, Va. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va., from 5 to 7 p.m. A service of remembrance will follow at Bliley's on Thursday, October 1 at 10 a.m. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Suitland, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the service organization of your choice. |
BUTLER, R. Stuart Sr., 78, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Richmond and Irvington/White Stone, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loulie M. Butler; father, Garland E. Butler Sr.; and sister, Dorothy B. Goff. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lloyde Sunny Lumpkin Butler; his children, Robert S. Butler Jr. and Daniel B. Butler, both of Richmond, Master Chief Petty Officer, USCG Louis L. Kitchin, of Bellingham, Wash., Frances Cary Ballou and Elizabeth B. Weitzman, both of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Patrick Kitchin, Andrew Kitchin, R. Stuart Butler III, Laura E. Butler, Lucas Weitzman, Evan Weitzman; and one great-grandchild; daughters--in-law, Tina Kitchin, Amy P. Butler; a son-in-law, Kenneth Weitzman; and his beloved and faithful companion, Susie. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; a retired real estate developer and founder of Butler Realty in Richmond, Va. He was a near 50 year member of the Richmond Association of Realtors and also a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock, Va., the Veterans Republican Club in The Villages, Lake Sumter Men's Club and the National Therapy Dog, Inc. He enjoyed the company of family and friends and sharing a laugh. Cremation and memorial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Sumter County Humane Society, P.O. Box 67, Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. 33538. |
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is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads, is in charge. |
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Avon Fire Station. Memorial donations may be forwarded to Hatteras Island Meals, P.O. Box 854, Buxton, NC 27920. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Brandis of Portland, Ore.; two stepsons, Ronnie Price and wife Anitra of Dundee, N.Y., and Danny Price and wife Jomi of Avon; and two sisters, Dorothy Kornelly of Tucson, Ariz., and Evelen Leonard of Folsom, Calif. Condolences to the family may be sent via the online register at, . Gallop Funeral Services Inc. entrusted with arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by Pastor Jamey Stuart. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, Suffolk, Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452., Make a memorial contribution |
CHRISTOPHER, Bettie A., age 91, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Parham Health Care Facility. She is survived by her daughter, Mary B. Christopher of Richmond, Va.; two sons, Augustus G. Banks Sr. of Columbia, Virginia, and John Armstrong (Adele) of Bronx, New York; one sister, Virgia Eldridge of Buffalo, New York; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Remains rest at Sheridan Funeral Home, Kents Store, Virginia, where visitation will be held from 12 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3845 Shannon Hill Rd., Columbia, Virginia 23038 with the Reverend Timothy Jackson officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Sheridan Funeral Home, Kents Store, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. |
COLEMAN, Vernelle W., 76, of Mechanicsville, departed this life Sunday, September 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Wallace L. Coleman. She is survived by daughter, Vickie C. Green; sisters, Shirley W. Harris, Glenice W. Wells, Brenda W. Dover and Christine W. Steward; brother, James A. Willis Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews. Vernelle was a very active member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church; the A.H. Robins, Co. retirees' group (Rockin' Robins); Rebel League bowlers and Department 56 Collectors (RAFSCO). Her kind and caring manner will be sorely missed by many. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 1. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. 23220 or Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, 2010 Carlisle Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231. |
COPPRIDGE, Betty "Mamaw" Fowler, 63, of Bartlett, Tenn., and formerly of Richmond, Va., passed away Friday morning, September 25, 2009, of a sudden illness. She was a great friend, a loving wife and mother, and a beloved grandmother. She leaves behind a husband, Kenneth; son and wife, Keith and Sheryl Coppridge; daughter and husband, Kari and Shawn Lambert; sisters, Jennie Willis and Ruth Tennille; and eight grandchildren, Hunter, Blake, Morgan, Brittanie, Dalton, Rose, Payton, and Donovon. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2009, and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2009, all at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Parkway Chapel. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens. |
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Marion D. Capehart ELIZABETH CITY - Marion Delores Capehart, 53, died Sept. 27, 2009. A funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. in Ashland Missionary Baptist Church, Merry Hill. Blair Funeral Service is in charge. |
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Carol A. Shreve |
Sep 29, 2009 A memorial service for Carol Ann Shreve, 63, of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 26, 2009, at her home, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time for the service Thursday. Pastor Curtis Christian will officiate. She was born Oct. 15, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Fred Marvin and Jeanette Elizabeth Loughead Cox. Her parents preceded her in death. She had lived in Henry County since 1993 and was a retired nurse with 27 years of service. She was a breast cancer survivor. Surviving are her children, Mark Shreve of Reidsville, N.C., Jeanette Edwards of Asheville, N.C., Mary Anne Preston of Bassett, John Shreve of Key West, Fla., and Christen Taylor of Axton; two brothers and one sister, Douglas Cox and Debbie Ball of Greensboro, N.C., and Thomas Cox of Charlottesville; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Vision Assembly of God, c/o Pastor Curtis Christian, P.O. Box 836, Collinsville, Va. 24078. |
s are private with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
William M. Cole II VIRGINIA BEACH - Cmdr. William Marchant Cole II, 75, departed this life to be with his Lord Sept., 26, 2009. He died peacefully at home. Born in 1934, he was the son of the late Rear Adm. William M. Cole and Emily Lampe Cole of Virginia Beach. He was a Navy junior, and spent much of his childhood and youth in Virginia Beach and Alexandria. A lifelong sailor, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1957, and served for 24 years as a U.S. Naval officer on both coasts, as well as in Italy and Vietnam. He was an accomplished bluegrass musician, playing the guitar, banjo and mandolin. He was an advocate for Civil War battlefield preservation, a commitment that emerged from his deep interest in military history. In recent years, he and his wife Jane wintered on Kauai, where he made many good friends who shared his interests in golf, local music, and the island's history. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jane; son, William M. Cole III; daughter, Laura C. Hedrick and her husband Steve; daughter, Margaret C. Frankovich and her fiancé Joseph Sampler; daughter, Susan S. Lawrence; and grandsons, Steven D. Hedrick Jr., Tyler B. Hedrick and Robert F. Hedrick. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at Spring Branch Community Church, 1500 Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Cmdr. Cole will be buried at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice Care, whose nurses and aids provided loving, compassionate care. Contributions may be sent to Heartland Hospice Care, 5029 Corporate Woods Lane Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Attn. Sue Jobe and/or to ORPHANetwork, which so lovingly supports at risk children in their orphanages in Nicaragua; mailing address: 1500 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
DAVIS, Tammy Grant, of Mineral, Va., died Sunday, September 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Jeff; her daughter, Haylee; her parents, Sonny and Mitzi; and her sister, Cindee. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa, Va. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery, Mineral, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Online guestbook available at www.woodwardfuneral.com. |
DILLON, Edward "Ned" IV, 74, of Ashland, the son of the late Edward and Eleanor Dillon, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009 after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by a son, Dave and wife, Barbara Dillon; two sisters, Eleanor Dillon of Williamsburg and Amanda Taylor and husband, Jim, of Port Hayward, Va; three grandchildren, Danny, Jackie and Tori Dillon; and his loving companion, Taylor Moore. Ned served proudly in the U.S. Army and was very proud of serving on the Board of Hanover Arts and Activities Center, and the board of directors of a family business, E. Dillon & Co. in Swords Creek, Va. He was an avid outdoorsman, a dedicated member of the Float Fisherman of Virginia and Coastal Canoeists. A Celebration of his life will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, October 4, in the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 South Center St., Ashland, Va. 23005. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Va. 23298-0214. |
DILLSON, Zanny Dosier Leach, 56, a Marietta, Georgia, resident for 23 years, died Friday, September 25, 2009 at Emory University Hospital from complications with leukemia and brain surgery. She was born on February 25, 1953 in Monroe, Michigan. She and Michael Dillson were married on February 17, 1989 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was an active member of Saint Catherine's Episcopal Church in Marietta. She was extremely active as a member of the local theater community as an actress and a costumer. She served on the Sprayberry High School Chorus Board for several years. She also was an organizer of literary conventions in the Atlanta and Chattanooga areas for over 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Michael; daughter and son-in-law, Lori Leach-Forster and Denny Forster, Fort Oglethorpe; daughter and son-in-law, Lani Brooks-Haymes and Malcolm Haymes, Marietta; son, Andrew Leach, Acworth; daughter, Emily Dillson, Marietta; and son, Alexander Dillson, Marietta; her grandchildren, Tyler McAlister, Niko McAlister, Bailey Brooks and Morgan Haymes; a brother, James Dosier, Marietta; two sisters, Kathy Canada and Tara Carter, Richmond, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. At her request, no public funeral services will be held and, in lieu of flowers, she requests a donation be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association in her name. Arrangements by Cremation Society of the SOUTH in Marietta 770-420-5557. |
DULA, Robert H., 79, of Richmond, passed Sunday, September 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Alfonzo and Ena Dula, and stepmother, Ruth Dula. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Julia; son, Tim Dula (Karen Wooddy); daughter, Debbie Dula; son, David Dula; grandson, Sam Dula; granddaughter, Michelle Wooddy; sister, Donna Daniels of Winston-Salem, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Ruth Rothrock of Martinsville, Va., Reva Rothrock of Raleigh, N.C.; former daughter-in-law, Peaco; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends. Special thanks to Brookside Home Health Care, particularly Laura and Patricia. Robert was a retired driver with Peaco Towing. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 28, and Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980037, Richmond, Va. 23298. |
DAVIS - Archie B. Davis, 72, of Aroda, died Monday, September 28, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home of Madison are incomplete., |
Davis, Lori - Mrs. Lori L. Davis Lori Lynn Davis, 46, of Manassas, Virginia, departed this life surrounded by loved ones at her home on Friday, September .... |
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Deborah M. Copley |
Sep 29, 2009 The funeral for Deborah "Debbie" Mullins Foley Hodges Copley, 48, of Bassett, who died Sept. 24, 2009, at her home, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Burial will be in Mount Hermon Church of the Brethren cemetery. She was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on March 3, 1961, to Carrell E. Wright of Bassett and Estel R. Mullins, who preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her son, Shawn Mullins of Bassett; a daughter, Betty Jo Copley of Bassett; two sisters, Christina Beal of Bassett and Sherri Harris of Stuart; and one granddaughter. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. |
Ricky Deloatch WOODLAND - Ricky Deloatch, 49, died Sept. 24, 2009. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hertford County Undertakers Chapel. |
Diana D. Rakes |
Sep 29, 2009 The funeral for Diana Dickenson Rakes, 59, of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 24, 2009, at her home, was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Wingate and Pastor David Cuthbertson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Visitation was at the church for one hour before the funeral Monday and other times at the home, 185 Cattle Drive, Ridgeway. She was born in Ridgeway on Dec. 29, 1949, to Kenneth Dickenson and Margaret "Goldie" Boyd Dickenson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Dickenson. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Calvin Arlie Rakes of the home; a stepson, Anthony Rakes of Ridgeway; a step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Hattie Downing COLERAIN - Hattie Downing, 76, died Sept. 26, 2009. A funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Hunter's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. |
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the North End Parking Lot at Beach at Assateague. Salyer Funeral Home is in charge. |
will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Belle Haven Cemetery. Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, is in charge. |
at the grave. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Allan L. Gabriel Sr. SUFFOLK - Services for Allan Linus Gabriel Sr. will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Herman Gatling MURFREESBORO - Herman Gatling, 87, died Sept. 26, 2009. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at 1 p.m. in New Beginnings. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. |
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Rosewood Memorial Park on Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. Arrangements are in the care of Rosewood - Kellum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , Virginia Beach Chapter, 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or the , 360 Southport Circle, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 in Thomas' name. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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s for Charles L. Gray Sr. will be held at 3 p.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
HELTON, Toni Sue, 45, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the . Arrangements by Angelus Funeral & Cremation Traditions. |
Hardenburg-Smith, Marjorie Mae - Marjorie Mae Hardenburg-Smith Marjorie Mae Hardenburg-Smith 47 of Stafford, Virginia passed away Wednesday September 23, 2009 at Potomac hospital in Woodbridge, Va. Marjorie was .... |
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Dorothy Lane Harris SUFFOLK - Dorothy Lane Harris, 82, passed away, Sept. 25, 2009. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 29, 2009, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment follows in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to send condolences and to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at Kingdom Hall on Galberry Road, Chesapeake. Burial will be private. Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Walter C. Holley Sr. COLERAIN - Walter C. Holley Sr., 57, died Sept. 26, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Zion Hill Baptist Church. Hunter's Funeral Home, Ahoskie, is in charge. |
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IMPERIALE - Constance Perkins Imperiale, 88, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at a local nursing home. J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., |
JANOWSKI, Norman Philip, a West End Henrico resident for the past eight years, went to join our Lord on September 22, 2009. He was 68 years old. Norman was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 24, 1940. He was a graduate in 1958 from Thomas Jefferson High School. He worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, and rose to vice president of Continental Insurance Company, Special Risk Management Division before his final retirement in 1997. Norman was a resident of Detroit, Mich., Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, Calif., Dallas, Texas, and his final place of residence at 5313 Downy Lane, Richmond, Va. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Janowski and Isabella Bernadette Janowski. He is survived by his brothers, Donald and Dennis; their wives, Mary and Joyce; and several first cousins in Detroit, Mich.; his ex-wife, Mary K. Gratz; and two sons, Jeffrey McBee and Phillip L. Janowski. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Terry Janowski Smith, Greg Janowski, Michael Janowski, Jennifer Janowski and Danielle Janowski; his grandchildren, Jeffrey McBee Jr. and Sarah McBee; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great- nieces and great-great nephews. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bliley's Funeral Home at 8510 Staples Mill Road on Tuesday, September 29. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m, with a wake at 7 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church located at 8200 Woodman Road on Wednesday September 30 at 11 a.m, with a graveside service following immediately. A reception will be hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Church following interment. He was much loved and will be missed by all. |
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James H. Johnston |
Sep 29, 2009 The funeral for James Henry "Jim" Johnston, 81, of 297 Riverview Court, Martinsville, who died Sept. 26, 2009, at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. The Revs. Dennis Wingate and Rick Poland will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home at 297 Riverview Court. Johnston was born in the Mountain Valley area of Henry County on Nov. 24, 1927, to Herman and Rachel Eanes Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Lynn Lane; a brother, Morris Johnston; and a sister, Bernice J. Brown. He retired from Lowe's of Martinsville as a truck driver with 20 years of service, having won the "Safe Driver Award" for 10 years with the company. Johnston was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Ridgeway, where he was a trustee, Sunday school director, Sunday school teacher and deacon at different times. He was a former member of the Knights of Pythias, Patrick Henry Lodge 82, and Fontaine Ruritan Club. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Verna Hughes Johnston of the home; two sons, Roger Johnston of Roanoke and Jeffrey Johnston of Rocky Mount; two brothers, Harry Reeves Johnston of Mountain Valley and Charles Johnston of Ridgeway; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church General Fund, 6400 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway, Va. 24148. |
Charlyne A. Janes PORTSMOUTH - Charlyne A. Janes, 77, of the 200 block of Washington St., passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Charlyne was the widow of Robert L. Janes and is survived by her son, Joseph C. Janes and wife Cathy of Portsmouth; two granddaughters, Kristy Forrester and Cheryl Alverado, both of Chesapeake; two sisters, Marcia Glaze of Fort Mill, S.C., and Connie Ormeroid of Delaware, Ohio. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Hollomon- Brown, Great Bridge Chapel. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Harvey Krupnick COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - Harvey Krupnick passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2009. Born Feb. 12, 1930 in Buffalo, N.Y., Harvey was a compassionate, loving and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose sense of humor and love of life will be missed by all. He was predeceased in life by his father, Thomas; mother, Fannie; and daughter, Tevia. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynne; his son, Rick and his wife Isabelle, his son, Tom and his wife Julie, daughter Julie and her husband Tanguy; and grandchildren, Jeremy, Lauren, Madison, Savanah and Charlotte. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Interment following at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the or Beth Sholom Village in Virginia Beach., Make a memorial contribution |
LAVENSTEIN, Susan Fisher, 74, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. |
LAW, George Edward "JoJo", 31, passed away September 26, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to www.wilsonafs.com |
LOY, Robert, 76, of Amelia, went home to be with the Lord, September 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Janet Loy; three sons, Robert W. Loy Jr., David Loy and Donna, his wife, and Christopher Loy and Christina, his wife; brother, Hubert Loy; sister, Anna Loy; and four granddaughters, Rebecca, Ashley, Kaitlyn and Madison. Mr. Loy served in the U.S. Army as a master sargeant during the Korean conflict. He was a metal artisan for over 40 years. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the or Virginia Hospice at Retreat Hospital. |
LUCAS, Elsie "Bill" J., 66, of 5018 Colwyck Dr., died September 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Bridges. Surviving are her husband, Grady N. Lucas; two daughters, Sharon Jackson and devoted, Kimberly Houston; three sons, Dextra Jackson, Wayne and Anthony Houston; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Regina Townes (Johnnie) and Juanita Levi; brother, Richard Jackson; two aunts, Mary Franklin and Ruth Brooks; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott- Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 N Street, where funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1 at 1 p.m. Rev. Tyrone Nelson officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
LUCK, John Edward "Jack", 89, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Massey Luck; and a daughter, Melanie Ruffin. He is survived by his son, John Luck; brother, Hillard Luck; cousins, Sonny Henshaw and Patsy Enoch. Mr. Luck served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He loved gardening and tending to his sunflower garden on Courthouse Road. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the , 4217 Park Place, Glen Allen, VA. 23060. |
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Sep 29, 2009 Leonard F. Ball, 86, of Mount Laurel, N.J., died Sept. 23, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly, N.J. He was born in Fieldale and reared in Martinsville. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Clarice Ball; a daughter, Susan; four grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; a brother, Virgil L. Ball of Collinsville; and other relatives. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Willingboro, N.J. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson, N.J. Arrangements were by Goes-Scolieri Funeral Home in Willingboro. |
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MUIRE, Linwood Blanton, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2009. Born May 23, 1919, beloved husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Myrtle; his sons, Linwood Jr. and Alvin Muire; four grandchildren, Tammy Davis, Linwood III, Rodney and Heath Muire; seven great-grandchildren; and his brother, Thomas Muire. He was a WWII veteran, retired from Oliver Corp., and a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Fairfield Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1088, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. |
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Marchant Charles Lincoln Marchant, 77, husband of Frances Marie (Brown) Marchant, of 401 Linden Drive, Staunton, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was born March 2, 1932 in Smyth County, a son of the late John Edward and Carrie Mae (Dean) Marchant. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville as a purchasing officer. He was a member of the Staunton-Augusta VFW Post 2216 and a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church for 42 years. He will be remembered by his only granddaughter, Madison, for his funny sense humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry E. Marchant and Joseph L. Marchant. Surviving in addition to his wife, to whom he married on June 4, 1954, are two sons, Bill Marchant of Ohio and Brandon Marchant of Staunton; a daughter, C. Marie Chance of Montebello; a daughter-in-law, Carrie Marchant of Johnson City, Tenn.; a brother and sister-in law, John Marchant and his wife, Linda, of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma Hart and her husband, Bill, and Shelby Powell and her husband, Robert, all of Marion; five grandchildren, David, Channing and Madison Marchant, David and Brian Wrenn; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Montana Wrenn, and a number of nieces and nephews. All services will be private. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at |
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will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church Camelot, Chesapeake. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge. |
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Sep 29, 2009 Nora Lee Millner Martin, 68, of New York and formerly of Martinsville, died Aug. 2, 2009, at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in Martinsville on Aug. 13, 1940, was reared in Martinsville and graduated from Albert Harris High School in 1958. After graduating from high school, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in medical technology. She began working at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in the operating room. She later transferred to the department of urology at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She became a member of the Convent Avenue Baptist Church in 1964, where she served on the Missionary Usher Board and the homeless ministry until her health failed. She served for many years as a Girl Scout leader. Surviving are a brother, Lewis E. Duckett of New York; one niece; one nephew; and a number of relatives in Martinsville. The funeral was held Aug. 6 at Convent Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. James Logan Jr. officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx, N.Y. Bailey Funeral Home in New York was in charge of arrangements. Hairston Funeral Home provided the information locally. |
s conducted in Chesapeake. Her funeral will be conducted out of state at a later date in Andover, N.H. Memorial donations may be made in Margaret's name to CHKD, Norfolk, or to any Shriner's Hospital. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to send condolences and to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
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ROSS, Charlese. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 12 noon. She is survived by a loving family. Family will assemble at 11 a.m. at Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 100 E. Federal St. Interment Maury Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., director. |
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Robert Lee Ricks Sr. SUFFOLK - Robert Lee "Buster" Ricks Sr., 70, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Southampton County and the son of the late Gloss Ricks Warren. Robert was born May 12, 1939, and attended Southampton County Public Schools. He was a member of St. Luke UCC, Sedley, Va. Robert retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. Buster leaves to cherish his memory one son, Robert Ricks Jr. of Suffolk; four daughters, Iris Gholston (James), Angela Ricks-Williams (Huddie), LaShawnda Evans (Rodell), all of Suffolk and Linda Ricks of Alexandria, Va.; five grandchildren, Irishia Gholston, Aneshia Ricks, Crystal Gholston, Rodell Evans III and Zoe Evans; a sister, Catherine Warren Nicholson of Hampton; two brothers, James Warren (Vivian) of Sedley and Nathaniel Warren (Liz) of Virginia Beach; an aunt, Maggie Jennings of Hampton; his friend, Bertha Bowers; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 1 p.m. in St. Luke UCC, 14166 St. Luke's Road, Sedley. Interment will be in the Ricks Family Memorial Garden. The family will be at the home of James and Iris Gholston, 390 Collier Crescent, (Walnut Hill) in Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Delores Bond Russell VIRGINIA BEACH - Delores Bond Russell, 70, of the 5600 block of Colter Court, departed this life Sept. 27, 2009. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph Bond Sr. and her brother, Thomas Bond Sr. Survivors include her son, Reginald Bond of Norfolk; mother, Emily T. Everett of Chesapeake; seven sisters, Josephine B. Griffin of Delaware, Emily Land, Evelyn McCoy, and the Rev. Phyllis Jones (Samuel), all of Virginia Beach, Valerie Williams (Maryland) and Rosalyn Harris, all of Norfolk, and Cindy Bond of Virginia Beach; three brothers, Joseph Bond Jr. of Virginia Beach, Deacon Carlos Roberts (Iris) of Suffolk, and Emanuel Roberts of Chesapeake; one granddaughter; a devoted former husband, Robert Russell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Thursday in the chapel of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Interment will follow at Carver Cemetery. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, . The family will receive friends at 1801 Heald Way, Virginia Beach., Make a memorial contribution |
SETTLES, Mrs. Eula L., of Richmond, departed this life September 28, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
STEVENS, Elizabeth H., departed this life September 25, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted husband, Aubrey; daughter, Audrey S. Holmes; son, Aubrey Jr. (Augustine); grandson, Derek Anthony (Nakita); granddaughter, NyTasha LaReese; three great-grandsons, twins, Keron and Khalil and Teziah; three sisters, Virginia Anderson of Largo, Md., Gladys Gibson (Wendell) of Jamaica, N.Y., and DeLorres Calvin of Denver, Colo.; sister-in-law, Gilda Hines; a host of other devoted friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services at Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 14 W. Duval St., Wednesday 1 p.m. Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson, Pastor, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Remains rest in church one hour prior to funeral services. |
STROUD, Howard B. Jr., 81, of Powhatan, died September 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Connie Stroud; three sons and their wives, Ronnie L. Stroud and Shelia, Thomas R. Stroud and Judy, all of Powhatan, Howard E. Stroud and Brenda of Georgia; sister, Jane McDowell of Chesterfield; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Wayne Stroud. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. in Bethesda Church of God, Powhatan. Interment in church cemetery. |
Austin L. Sallinger CHESAPEAKE - Austin Lee "Scooter" Sallinger, 52, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Scooter was a member of Western Branch Community Church, a member and past master of Seaboard Masonic Lodge 56, and was the founder and owner of A.L. Sallinger, LLC. He was preceded in death by his father, Merritt Sallinger. Scooter is survived by his wife, Darla P. Sallinger; his mother, Naomi L. Sallinger; two daughters, Jenny Thompson and husband Anthony and Brittany Sallinger; two sons, Robert M. and Jeremy D. Sallinger; a brother, William Sallinger; and two grandchildren, Brooke and Taylor Thompson. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Pastor Jim Wall. Burial with Masonic rites will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Alita Snyder Sauvan NORFOLK - Alita Snyder Sauvan, 72, of the 1300 block of Pineview Ave., passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at a local hospital. Born in Tacoma Park, Md., to the late James and Nina Snyder, Alita was a member of Blackwater Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, John S. Sauvan; a daughter, Teresa Lynn Willis and husband Stephen of Norfolk; stepmother, Dorothy Snyder of Virginia Beach; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1403 Greenbrier Pkwy. No. 575, Chesapeake, VA 23320-0691. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the chapel of Serenity at Rosewood Memorial Park. |
Susie G. Taylor WILLIAMSTON - Susie Grimes Taylor, 86, died Sept. 27, 2009. A funeral will be today at 2 p.m. in Hamilton Baptist Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. |
Thomas, Helen M. - Helen M. Thomas Helen, age 89, died on September 27, 2009. Visitation will be on Monday, October 5th at 10:00 a.m. Service at 11:00 .... |
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will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Kempsville Presbyterian Church with Pastor Nate Atwood officiating. Burial will be private in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Kempsville Presbyterian Church, Capitol Campaign Building Fund, 805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Mrs. Gwendolyn Taylor Williams, of 4821 Banton St., Richmond, Va., died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at VCU/MCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
WADE, Dana Quicke, 87, of Hopewell, died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Wade was a life-long resident of Hopewell, a member of First Christian Church and the Class of 1939-40. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lillie Hewitt Quicke; her husband, James Herbert Wade; and a sister, Mary Joan Dennis. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Dianne Wade of Chester; a son, Garry W. Wade of Hopewell; four grandchildren, Derek A. Wade, Sean M. Wade, Corey W. Bishop, and Coleman D. Bishop; one great-grandchild, Amber Wade; two brothers, Charles "Marvin" Quicke of Clarkesville, and Donald T. Quicke of Chester; nephew Don Allen Quicke; and nieces, Carolyn Jones, Janice Moore and Joy Denise Hardage. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Appomattox Cemetery with Bob Lane, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 203 N. 11th Avenue, Hopewell, Va. 23860 or Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226. Condolences may be sent to jtmorriss.com. |
WALKER, Marian Buyalos, 75, of Hopewell, died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at her residence. Marian was born in Hopewell and had been a life-long resident. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and was a retired instructional assistant in special education for Chesterfield County Public Schools. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Michael A. and Marion Werbenec Buyalos; two brothers, James F. Buyalos and Joseph Wayne Buyalos; and her first husband, Lawrence T. Hancock. She is survived by her husband, Aaron E. "Floogie" Walker; a daughter, Sheila Hancock Miller and her husband, Steve, all of Hopewell; five sons, Geary S. Hancock and his wife, Eileen, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Scott T. Hancock and his wife, Ginger, of Ridgefield, Wash., Brian D. Hancock, of Gloucester, Va., Barry M. Hancock and his wife, Tammy, of Prince George, Va., Lance A. Hancock and his wife, Sarah of Chester, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Theresa and Tracy Hancock, Chelsea and Hannah Miller, Sarah and Conner Hancock, Sophie and Willem Hancock, Adam, Rachel, and Mary; two sisters, Catherine B. Oliver and her husband, Richard, of Richmond, Va., Margaret B. Bates and her husband, Ron, of Corbett, Ore.; two brothers, Edward J. Buyalos and his wife, Anne, and Michael A. Buyalos Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, all of Chester; and many nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be said on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with visitation to follow until 8:30 p.m. A Mass of the Christian Resurrection will be held Friday, October 2, 2009, at 10 a.m. in St. James Catholic Church. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 510 W. Poythress Street, Hopewell, Virginia, 23860. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
WHEELER, Myrtle Pate, of Mechancisville, died on Saturday, September 26, 2009. She was the widow of Worden L. Wheeler, and is survived by three daughters, Charlotte Donovan and Bobbie Young of Mechanicsville, and Janice Naito of Roseburg, Oregon. She is also survived by one brother and a sister of Durham, N.C., and by seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson and one great-grandson. Mrs. Wheeler was retired from Charter Medical Corp. (Westbrook). The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 28, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, Rt. 301 and Shady Grove Rd. Graveside services will be conducted at Forest Lawn Cemetery Tuesday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Deparment, Engine Company #7. |
WILLIS, Thomas E. Sr., departed this life September 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Catherine L. Willis; three daughters, Susan Carroll, Joan Johnson and Iris Minter; 10 grandchildren, among them, devoted Antonio Carroll Sr.; 18 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pearline Wall; and host of other relatives and friends. Viewing, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday, at Providence Park Baptist Church, 468 E. Ladies Mile Rd. Dr. Jerome Ross officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com |
Rotell H. Williams NORFOLK - Rotell H. Williams, 77, died Sept. 10, 2009. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is in charge. |
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Sylvia Feldman Zucker VIRGINIA BEACH - Sylvia Feldman Zucker passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Oct. 2, 1917 to the late Sarah and Sam Feldman. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Max and her two brothers, Andy Farrell and Sidney Feldman. Mrs. Zucker's life work was guided by her desire to expose special children to learning and working situations to develop each individual to its fullest potential. In 1961, she was hired as executive director of the Peninsula Association for Retarded Citizens. She began with a fundraising Hope Fund of 16 cents from her own pocket. With hard work, state and federal grants and civic groups and private donations she built the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Regional Center. Through her acquaintance with the family of Chester Carlson, inventor of Xerox, she raised the funds to begin construction of the facility which housed a preschool, vocational center, residential cottages and summer camp. This campus was a memorial dedicated to Mrs. Doriss Carlson's mother, Sarah Bonwell Hudgins. In addition, Mrs. Zucker was fortunate to have board members who were dedicated and supported her every endeavor. Upon her retirement in 1978, the Administration Building was named in her honor. Mrs. Zucker is survived by a daughter, Pearl Taylor and her husband Richard and a son, Roy Zucker; four grandchildren, Shawn Taylor Zelman and her husband Jeff, Stephanie Lichty and her husband Jeff, Jason and Lauren Zucker; seven great- grandchildren, Jay, Abby, Molly and Joshua Lichty and Taylor, Sawyer and Skylar Zelman. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Chevra Thilim Cemetery on George Washington Highway and Frederick Boulevard officiated by Rabbi Michael Panitz. The family will have the Meal of Consolation at the home of Stephanie and Jeff Lichty, 2537 Nestlebrook Trail, Virginia Beach. Shiva will be observed at the home of Pearl and Richard Taylor, 2834 Loveliness Court, Virginia Beach, Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, 1 Singleton Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 or Temple Israel, 7255 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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