ADERHOLT, Emily Belle Platt, 92, of Hopewell, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Riverview on the Appomattox. Mrs. Aderholt was born in Newport News, Va. and had been a long-time resident of Hopewell. She was a member of the Woman's Club of Hopewell, Historic Hopewell Foundation, an officer with APVA, a lifetime member of the Nathaniel Cawsey Garden Club, and a communicant of St. John's Episcopal Church, where she was active in St. Catherine's Guild. She was retired from the Department of Social Services in Hopewell, Va. . Mrs. Aderholt was preceded in death by her parents, John M. and Elsie Eleanor Miller Platt; her husband, Charles "Charlie" Lafayette Aderholt; two sisters, Marjorie P. Hering and Sydney P. Voda; and a brother, Harry Platt. She is survived by two daughters, Melissa A. Smith and her husband, Laurel, of Hopewell, Suzanne M. Sebenaler and her husband, Cmdr., USN Brian Sebenaler, of Coronado, Calif.; a son, Charles Kirk Aderholt and his wife, Paige, of Chester, Va., four granddaughters, Kristin Spivey, Elizabeth Westbank, Hannah Sebenaler, Hilary Warthan and her husband, Chad; two sisters, Sylvia P. Cyckevic, of Hopewell, Elsie P. Robinson, of Newfoundland, Pa.; three brothers, John "Jack" M. Platt of Houston, Texas, William "Bill" H. Platt of Hampton, Va., and Robert G. Platt of Richmond, Va. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. in St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Bill Taylor, Rector officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to St. John's Episcopal Church, 505 Cedar Lane, Hopewell, Va., 23860 or Historic Hopewell Foundation, Inc., Weston Manor, P.O. Box 851, Hopewell, Va. 23860. The family is being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Horne's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Edward D. Gehres and Mr. Johnny Martin officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Program at Good Shepherd Baptist Church or to the . On line condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, in Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
BELCHER, Shelby L., 50, of Richmond, formerly of Washington, D.C., departed this life suddenly September 26, 2009. She is survived by her parents, Herman and Inez Otey Belcher of Washington, D.C.; her children, Aaron and Alicia Belcher; brother, Steven (Karen); niece, Tyisha; two uncles, Matthew Otey of Richmond and Richard Otey (Vivian) of Fredericksburg; great-uncle, Charlie Burrell (Agnes) of Washington, D.C.; godmother, Doris Roberts of Providence Forge; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City. On Saturday at 12 noon, Ms. Belcher will rest at Mt. Calvary Church International, Providence Forge, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Bishop Raymond Otey, pastor. Interment church cemetery. |
BROWN, James King, of Richmond, left this life peacefully with his family by his side on September 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Marcus Brown; and a baby girl. He is survived by one daughter, She'ra Greenidge; two grandsons, Jusiah and Sheraden Greenidge; one sister, Lelar Brown; one uncle, Dock Brown of Florida; one aunt, Jerry Daniel of South Carolina; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends, among them devoted, Diane Brooks. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3, at 12 noon. Pastor Larry Miles officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
BROWN, Mrs. Marian Watkins Robinson, of Richmond, departed this life, September 30, 2009. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets. Funeral notice later. |
BROWN, Mrs. Marlene, of Richmond, departed this life September 26, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Junius Brown; three daughters, Erin and Nicara Brown, and Harriett Brooks; two sons, Timothy and Ian Brown; one granddaughter, Kailah Evans; five sisters, Delores Dungee Anderson, Yvonne Dungee, Jacquelynn Dungee Byrd, Delva Dungee Baytops and Carla Dungee Drumgold; two brothers, Herbert and Marcellus Dungee; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law, Arsonia and Jennifer Brown, and Muriel Lee; three brothers-in-law, George E. Anderson, Ernest Baytops and Kennard Drumgold; and other relatives and friends, among them, Jane Talley. 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. Funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. at Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2992 Devils Three Jump Road, Little Plymouth, Virginia, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Elder Reginald Williams Sr., pastor. Dr. Earl M. Brown officiating. Interment church cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
Frederick M. Barnes Sr. EXMORE - Frederick Marvin Barnes Sr., 71, died Sept. 30, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Maranatha Baptist Church. Williams-Parksley Funeral Home is in charge. |
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s will be held noon on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Regina Gertrude Cogan Becht, 87, of Lexington, Va., died September 25, 2009. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2009, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Elmo McLaurin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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Oct 2, 2009 Betty Jane Baker Clements, 80, of Stanleytown Health Care, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. She was born March 31, 1929, in Stanleytown to Luther D. Baker and Helen S. Baker. Her parents preceded her in death. She graduated from Bassett High School and National Business College. She worked for Appalachian Power Co. for 40 years as a certified professional secretary, was a charter member and former president of the National Secretaries Association and was named Secretary of the Year for 1971. For 20 years, she was a member of the board of directors and a volunteer at the Montgomery County American Red Cross. She was a lifelong member of Stanleytown United Methodist Church, where she had served as youth choir director and Sunday school teacher. Surviving are her sister, Wanda Baker Pack of Stanleytown, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Rev. Ken Cleveland officiating. Memorials may be made to Victory Junction, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, N.C., 27317, or Make a Wish Foundation, 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 302, Richmond, Va. 23294. |
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Oct 2, 2009 The funeral for Bobby Ray Thompson, 80, of 98 Locust St., Ridgeway, who died Sept. 30, 2009, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. Gary Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today and other times at the home on Locust Street, Ridgeway. Thompson was born Nov. 6, 1928, in High Point, N.C., to Herbert Thompson and Nealie Newman Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Barry D. Thompson; and a stepson, Timothy L. Biggs Sr. He had worked at Stone Trucking and RP Thomas Trucking Co. before joining Prillaman and Pace as a plumber, where he retired with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ridgeway. Surviving are his wife, Betty A. Thompson of the home; a son, Bobby R. Thompson Jr.; a stepdaughter, Alice Trumbower of Hurdle Mills, N.C.; two sisters, Rebecca Shoe of Durham, N.C., and Betty Rhodes of Angeir, N.C.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Ridgeway, P.O. Box 715, Ridgeway, Va. 24148. |
will be held 5:30 p.m. October 3, 2009, at Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park, Naples, Fla., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Princess Anne Memorial Park with Fr. James Parke officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Helen Parker Bryant, Helen Parker Bryant, 86, of Scottsville, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 30, 2009., She was born May 27, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis H. Bryant; two sons, Francis Jr. and Donnie Gordon Bryant; two grandsons, Albert Bryant Jr. and Jeffrey F. Hoover; and one great-grandson, Billy Russell Hoover., Helen is survived by her children, June Hoover, Eddie Bryant, Betty Bryant, Allen Bryant and Becky Stinson, all of Scottsville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Scottsville Cemetery by the the Reverend James Jetton., Many thanks are extended to her daughters-in-law, Peggy and Connie; and son-in-law, Gene Bryant, for their love, devotion and care of our mother during this illness. Thanks to everyone at Home Health Inc. and all who participated in her care. The family would also like to give a very special thanks to Mom's aide, Sherry Parks., Memorial contributions may be made to the Scottsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 500, Scottsville, VA 24590., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., |
will be held today, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. in Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the or the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. |
CARRINGTON, Gayle C. "Tootie," departed this life September 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertie Carrington; two children, Ireca Morris and Camelia Carrington. She is survived by her daughter, Danyelle; and son, Carl Carrington; 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brother, Timothy Carrington; two sisters, Remoria M. Carrington-Turner and Floria Carrington; two aunts, Elizabeth and Martha Lancaster; devoted daughter-in-law, Sheena Howard; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where a funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
CARTER, Mr. Ronnie "Monk," of 1903 Accommodation St., Richmond, departed this life Tuesday, September 29 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, October 3, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. Please send online condolences to www.blandenterprisesinc.com |
COLEMAN, Vera, of Richmond, departed this life October 1, 2009. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
CONNALLY, Michael Lloyd, 53, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 1, 2009, after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. He was a graduate of Radford University and a former sports reporter. He was a dear and sweet person who was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew L. Connally and Dillie T. McGarry; a sister, Andrea C. Owen; and his stepfather, Edward J. McGarry. He is survived by his devoted aunt, Shirley E. Phillips (Henry); a nephew, Justin W. Owen (Jen); a cousin, Adam C. Phillips; a stepbrother, Edward J. McGarry III; stepsisters, Julie M. Holswade (Henry) and Elizabeth M. Trop (David); numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Huntington's Disease Society of America or to a local animal shelter. |
Janice Marguerite (Pete) Sink Campbell, 97, and a native of Roanoke, Va., died at Nazareth Home in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Berosia F. Sink. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Ambrose Campbell; a son, Timothy Joseph; a grandson, James K. (Jamie) Dunn Jr.; two sisters, Lula Pring and Mildred Cammer; and two brothers, Carl B. Sink and Raymond Sink. She is survived by three sons, Thomas W. (Billy) Campbell and his wife, Kathryn, of Shelby, N.C., David F. (Sonny) Campbell and the late Jane G. Campbell, of Asheville, N.C., and Michael B. Campbell, of Roanoke, Va.; two daughters, Sister Janice Campbell SCN, of Nazareth, Ky., Marjorie C. Dunn and her husband, James K. (Jim) Dunn, of Longs, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Lois F. Dezelich, of Bedford, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Libby) Sink, of Roanoke, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special lifelong friend, Eloise Wright, of Roanoke, Va., Janice (Pete) Campbell was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Class of 1931. She was a member of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for over 50 years. A charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, she held several offices. She was an associate member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth for over 30 years. She was also active in Catholic School PTA's for over 30 years. Her involvement in senior activities included Vice President of the Senior's Club at Fairington Apartments. It was during this time she performed for the Senior Olympics and entertained many clubs in the Roanoke area, performing her dance routines, including "Swan Lake," "The Charleston," and "Clogging." One of her favorite retirement pastimes was attending Kentucky Derby events, one of which she won third place in the famous Kentucky Derby Hat Contest., will be observed. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Jesse Eugene Carter, 76, of Martinsville, Va., died Thursday, October 1, 2009. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Lonnie Onimus Clark III VIRGINIA BEACH - Lonnie Onimus Clark III, 66, known to most as "Butch," passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born in Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 13, 1943 to the late Dr. L.O. and Carolyn Clark Jr. He was a graduate of Virginia Beach High School and attended UNC at Chapel Hill. A member of the Princess Anne Country Club, Butch was a golfer who loved hunting and his many friends. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Marianne; his children, Laura, Lonnie and Moss; and brothers, Michael and Steve and their families. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at their residence, 112 Pinewood Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Butch Clark Memorial Fund at Towne Bank., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Rev. Michael Baugham officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and suggests memorials be made in Randy's name to the Children's Center, 700 Campbell St., Franklin, VA 23851., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
time at the church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Patrick Anthony Costa, 84, of Troutville, Va., born March 3, 1925, and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on Sunday morning, September 27, 2009, after a short, hard battle with cancer. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy and participated in the D-Day invasion on Omaha Beach. His wife, Marina; parents, Joseph and Lillian; brother, Joseph; sister, Lillian; children, John and Geralyn, and wife, Jennie preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Helen Nastro and her husband, Joseph; sister, Jacqueline Cacciatore; his children, Patrick and Ann Costa, Dolores Costa and Diane Nugent and Mike Halupa; and grandchildren, Jeffrey Costa, Fallon Nugent, Breanne Nugent, Tracy Costa and Padriac Nugent. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
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David Craven, 75, of Bassett, Va., died Thursday, October 1, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
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William L. (Red) Crowder, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Berea Church of Christ, Hertford. West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer, Ind., is in charge. |
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Oct 2, 2009 David Craven, 75, of 414 Applegate Lane, Bassett, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at his home. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
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s will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev Joseph Hamilton and the Rev. Stephen Lackey officiating. Interment will be in the Ballinger Family Cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Yvonne Meadows Dickerson, 69, of Pearisburg, Va., left for her heavenly home on Monday, September 28, 2009. A Celebration of her Life will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, Virginia Heights in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Friday evening, October 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 6305 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke., Make a memorial contribution |
Donna Jett Diehl, Donna Jett Diehl, 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at her home in Earlysville., She was born on May 7, 1947, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the daughter of Violet Gibson Jett Varner and the late James H Jett., She is survived by her mother and her stepfather, Marvin F. Varner of Harrisonburg; her devoted husband of 42 years, Marlin V. Diehl; her loving children, son, Rodney D. Diehl and his wife, Jennifer, of Mechanicsville; her daughter, Anne R. Wright and her husband, Lewis, of Midlothian; her three beloved grandchildren, Andrew R. Wright, Erin T. Wright and Peyton G. Steele; three sisters, Carolyn Jett Wetsel of Concord, North Carolina, Vickie Jett Painter and her husband Simon Jr. of Staunton, and Sandra Jett Hopkin of Orem, Utah; two brothers, James H. Jett and Franklin D. Jett and his wife, Nancy, all of Harrisonburg; a stepsister, Darlene Ferguson and her husband, Clarence, of Mechanicsville; a stepbrother, Marvin F. Varner Jr. and his wife, Anne, of Harrisonville, Missouri; and two sisters-in- law, Janet E. Diehl of Mechanicsville and Sylvia D. Puckett of Craigsville; a step-sister in-law, Susan K. Olson and her husband, Fred of Broadway; and a number of nieces and nephews., Mrs. Diehl was a charter member and past president of the Lions/Lioness Club of Charlottesville, Virginia. She worked for numerous years in the shoe business and was currently a dedicated employee of Super Shoes in Charlottesville. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. She was a special friend to many and will be dearly missed by all who knew her., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her nephew, Jason L. Painter of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Weyers Cave, Virginia., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009, at the funeral home., The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Lions/Lioness Club of Charlottesville, 1986 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942., Friends may send condolences to the family at, |
Sandra Jean Aston Divers, 37, of Buchanan, Va., died September 30, 2009. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
EVERETT, Deborah Ann, 51, passed away September 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Banks; and brother, Horace Everett. She is survived by her father, Raeford McLean; children, Zabrina, Zachary, and Shantee; eight grandchildren; five sisters; among them, devoted Katherine Otey; and host of other relatives and friends. Viewing 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at Wilson & Associates, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Funeral services 11a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, 1384 New Market Rd. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com |
s are scheduled. A celebration of Tammy's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the in his memory. You may pay condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Kathleen H. Edwards PORTSMOUTH - Kathleen Hobbs Edwards, 84, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. A native of Emporia, Va., she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Stephenson Edwards and a son, V. Steve Edwards Jr. She was an active member of Pinecrest Baptist Church for 26 years. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Frakes of Portsmouth; two grandchildren, Victor Stephenson "Stevie" Edwards, III (Kim) of Portsmouth and Jason E. Frakes (Debbie) of McKenney, Va.; four great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 3, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tom Potter. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Pinecrest Baptist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 5500 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23607, with the Rev. John Wilson officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Updike Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Murphy and the Rev. Vernon DeLong officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304., Make a memorial contribution |
Jose A. Godoy CHESAPEAKE - Jose Andres Hernandez Godoy, 14, died Sept. 30, 2009. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Therese Catholic Church, Chesapeake. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge. |
s noon on Friday, October 2, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMLETT, Mr. James Earl "Jimmy", of Richmond, departed this life October 1, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later. |
HARPER, Pam J., 51, of Richmond, went to be with her mother September 30, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Joseph "Jody" Harper; her daughter, Jessica Harper "Jay"; her son, Joseph Harper II; granddaughter, Destiny M. Bailey; three sisters, Cycelia Nester (Clarence), Robin Everett (David), Sandra Tuck (Folger); stepfather, John H. Watach; two sisters-in-law, Cassy Harper and Phyllis Deavers; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (today) at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. She was a beloved mother, nanny, sister and caregiver. She was the rock of our family. |
HAYES, Justin F., 98, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 29, 2009. Born on November 28, 1910 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, and was a loyal employee of American Machine and Foundry, Stitching Division and a 60-year member of the Masonic order. He and his wife shared a love of children and delighted in making crafts for the Sunshine Circle bazaar to benefit Children's Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, infant daughter, and brother. He is survived by Margaret, his loving wife of 70 years; two daughters, Evelyn Hayes and Carol (Barry) Tyree; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Lakewood Manor on Sunday, October 4th at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Bon Secours Hospice, Children's Hospital, or Epiphany Lutheran Church are appreciated. |
HILL, Selma Elizabeth Berry, died September 30, 2009 at her Lakewood Manor residence. She was the widow of Roland Scott Hill Sr. She is survived by three children, Susan Hill Boisseau and her husband, Peter, Christopher Oman Hill and his wife, Kathryn Jaquette, and Roland Scott Hill Jr. and his wife, Maria; three grandchildren, Ryan Jason Karp of Medway, Mass., Susan Hansford Hill of New York City and Katherine Scott Hill of Richmond; two stepgrandsons, John Richelieu Boisseau and Andrew Stewart Boisseau of Austin, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Chandler, Maxine and Jackson Karp of Medway, Mass.; and one stepgreat-granddaughter, Nicole Marie Boisseau of Austin, Texas. Mrs. Hill was born December 25, 1918 in Orange, Va., the third child of Lucie Carter Oman Berry and Christopher Calhoun Berry. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Porter Duane Berry and Irvine Carter Berry. She grew up in Vinton, graduated from William Fleming High School and attended Longwood College. Mrs. Hill and her late husband raised their children in Courtland, Va., where she participated in all aspects of civic and church life. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School to the youngest parishioners, who called her Miss Selma. After she retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Courtland, she moved to the Westover Hills neighborhood of Richmond. She attended Westover Hills United Methodist Church and was a member of the James River Woman's Club and the Wayside Garden Club. One of her favorite pastimes was volunteering in the gift shop at Maymont. She loved laughter, good books and a good conversation, and always drew a crowd wherever she was. She delighted in nature's beauty and loved every living thing that purred, barked or flew. Mrs. Hill moved to Lakewood Manor in 1998. Her family is grateful to the staff for the love and care given to her and to them. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity. A memorial service will be held at Lakewood Manor, 1900 Lauderdale Drive, at 1 p.m. Friday, October 2 (today) in the Simms Center. A graveside service will take place at a later date at the Riverview Cemetery in Courtland, Va. |
HUBBARD, Ida "Ma," 87, of Powhatan, went home to be with her Lord September 30, 2009. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ora Lee Hubbard; daughter, Bertie Murphy; and four grandchildren, David, Richard, Vickie and Kim. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Danny and Virginia Hubbard, Larry Murphy, Bruce and Glenda Hubbard, Ora Lee Jr. and Susie Hubbard, Loretta and Dave Cohenour, Arnold and Susie Hubbard, Lois Hubbard and Jack Horn, Sally and Tom Barnes, Barbara and Mark Clendenning, Jerry and Tia Hubbard; 30 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday (tonight) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., in Bethesda Church of God. Interment church cemetery. |
Joseph H. Harrison Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Joseph Harvey Harrison Sr. will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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s 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2009, in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Dr. Tom Whartenby officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Union Chapel Cemetery in Hot Springs, Va. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Galax Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2, Galax, Va. 24333 or to the Galax Foundation For Excellence In Education, P.O. Box 487, Galax, Va. 24333. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
be held 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, today, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Elijah W. Horton EDENTON - The Rev. Elijah Wake Horton, 92, died Sept. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Blair Funeral Service is in charge. |
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Jesse E. Carter |
Oct 2, 2009 Jesse Eugene Carter, 76, of 111 Scenic View Drive, Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1932, in Franklin County to Ralph J. Carter and Roxie C. Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna O. Carter; and three sisters, Reba Mabry, Joy Underwood and Faye Carter. Carter served in the Army and retired from DuPont, where he worked in the Salthouse. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and served on the social, Christmas decorating and property committees. Surviving are his daughter, Terri C. Flanagan of Martinsville; two sons, Mark E. Carter of Martinsville and Dean B. Carter of Greensboro, N.C.; five sisters, Ellen Barbour of Henry, Margaret Jones of Ferrum, Clara Cannady of Sanville and Betty C. Adkins and Janie Belcher, both of Ferrum; a brother, Aaron Carter of Ferrum; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Jones officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at the church and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 18075 A.L. Philpott Highway, Ridgeway, Va. 24148. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. |
Jessie S. Stegall |
Oct 2, 2009 A graveside service for Jessie Sawyers Stegall, 98, of Fieldale, who died Sept. 29, 2009, was held Thursday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Rev. Richard Harrison officiating. Pallbearers were Bruce Nolen, Terrell Odell, Buck Lawless, Ronnie Vaughan, Edwin Byrd and Teddy Compton. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville handled arrangements. |
is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is in charge. |
Bobby L. Jones NORFOLK - Bobby Lewis Jones, 44, died Sept. 26, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. |
s will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Elmo McLaurin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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on Saturday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
KING, Evelyn Cosby, passed away at her home in Williamsburg on September 25, 2009. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 65 years, Harold "Hal"; her daughter, Kathy; and her son, Chip. She also leaves her daughter-in-law, MaryLynn; and her grandsons, Matthew and Riley. Evelyn was born in Richmond on October 29, 1922. She attended John Marshall High School and graduated from the College of William & Mary, class of 1943. She worked for the State under Governor Mills Godwin before she and Hal retired to Williamsburg. Her passion for writing reflected her insights on life. She wrote "Stepping Out: From Kitchen to Capitol," "The Golden Chain," "A Christmas Eve Adventure," and a number of poetry collections. Her story about growing up "Richmond" on Church Hill in the 1920s was published in Richmond Magazine. She was active at W&M, creating a volunteer program and assisting the Pi Beta Phi Chapter on campus. Arrangements are being made to celebrate her love and joy in life on October 25. Her earthly remains rest at Bucktrout Funeral Home in Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Williamsburg Area Faith in Action, www.wfia.org/donation.html Online condolences may be made to www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net |
KUBU, Edward Thomas, November 19, 1926 to September 28, 2009, son of Thomas and Frances Kubu, graduated New York University with Phi Beta Kapa honors and a Ph.D. from Princeton University. He was employed by the Allied Chemical Company and was director of Research and Development. His interest in education included the hiring of the first President for John Tyler Community College. He was also an advisor to the Generals at Fort Lee and the Defense General Supply Center. He was an avid hunter of deer and wild birds and hosted many enjoyable game dinners. He also enjoyed fly fishing in Aspen, Colorado and Grand Teton, Wyoming streams, where he constructed his own fishing flies. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Marilyn Alexander Kubu; and his sister, Helen A. Mahnke of Ocala, Florida. Visitation will be held at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, Saturday, October 3, 2009, 2 to 4 p.m. |
will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery. Mr. King was born on October 9, 1959, in Roanoke County, Va., to David Everete King and Lucille Ruth Sampson King. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Carol Grubb King; children, Christopher Allen King and Amber Renee King, both of Mayodan; sisters, Jane Angle and Shirley Karnes, both of Vinton, Va.; and brothers, William King, of Roanoke, and David Allen King, of Oklahoma. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the funeral home and all other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the , 222 S. Church St., Ste. 336M, Charlotte, N.C. 28202. Ray Funeral Home in Madison, N.C., 336-548-9606, is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Lossie M. Dickerson |
Oct 2, 2009 Lossie Mae Dickerson, 79, of Ridgeway, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guilliver and Effie Mae Ballinger; her former husband, Ras Dickerson; a daughter, Phyllis Strader; two brothers, Clyde Carson Ballinger and Guy Ballinger; a sister, Irene Smith; and a grandchild, Jeramiah Strader. She was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church. Surviving are five daughters, Wanda Haskins, Brenda Weiss, Nellie Graham, Lilly Martens and Patricia Thacker; a son, Russell Dickerson; two sisters, Sylvia Keith and Helen Campbell; three brothers, Ward Ballinger, Bob Ballinger and Kirby Ballinger; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd with the Revs. Joseph Hamilton and Stephen Lackey officiating. Burial will be in the Ballinger family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11 a.m. today. |
Lucy H. Shaw |
Oct 2, 2009 The funeral for Lucy Elizabeth Hairston Shaw, 84, of Ellicott City, Md., formerly of Bassett, who died Sept. 22, 2009, was held Thursday at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Revs. Victor M. Davis and William Randolph officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Kerry Smith, Lewis Martin, Marcus Gravely, Joe Louis Hairston, Gary M. Burton Sr. and Alvin Jamison. Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville handled arrangements. |
MILLER, Robin Wardlaw, 81, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009. She is survived by her son, Jeff; daughter-in-law, Heather; and two granddaughters, Taylor and Maddie Miller. Mrs. Miller graduated from St. Catherine's School in 1946, attended Queens College and was a very talented artist. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, at Christ Church Episcopal with a reception following. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. |
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in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Pastor Angus McDonald will officiate, assisted by the baby's grandfather, Daniel Talbot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater at, in honor of Eden Grace. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Eugene DeWitt Mills Jr. MADISON HEIGHTS - Eugene DeWitt Mills Jr., 83, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at his residence. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Chiquita Wright Mills for 58 years. He leaves to cherish his memory four daughters and their families, Donna Dickerson Fuglaar and husband William of Norfolk, Jacqueline Mills Earnhardt and husband Joe of Carolina Shores, N.C., Ellen Mills Shull and husband Brian of Durham, N.C., Jane Elizabeth Mills and Peter Samoville of Virginia Beach; two grandchildren, Amy Lacy Floyd and husband Michael and Benjamin Mills Fuglaar; a great-grandson, Andrew Blake Floyd; and many other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. He was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church and attended Madison Heights Baptist Church. He was a member of Marshall Lodge No. 39 A.F. & A.M. for more than 50 years, a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and past president of the Lynchburg Shrine Club. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. John D. Ragland with Masonic Rites. Burial will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors rendered by American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 2, at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gene to Kazim Transportation Fund, c/o Shriners Hospital for Children, 628 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24016. Memories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Loraine B. Mobley WILLIAMSTON - Loraine Bailey Mobley, 89, died Oct. 1, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Everetts Baptist Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.C. Willard and the Rev. S.G. Bolt officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Arlie's name to Julie Weddle, 3473 Rockford School Road, Gretna, Va. 24557, for future erection of a headstone. Send online condolences by visiting, . Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory Catholic Church, Virginia Beach. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
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NORWOOD, Frances L., departed this life September 30, 2009. She is survived by her sister, Estella Johnson; nieces and nephews, Bettie, Francine, Henry and Shelia Butler and Regina Stewart; great-nieces, Nicole, Shari, Erica and Keela Butler; great-great-nieces and nephew, Chaimaine, Alex and Michael Butler; devoted goddaughter, Darlene Carson; other relatives and friends. Remains may be viewed at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, Friday, 1 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, 11 a.m., at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1920 Fairmount Avenue. Dr. Victor L. Davis officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
1 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Roanoke First Church of God. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Rosie Mae Nock KELLER - Rosie Mae Garrison Nock, 80, died Sept. 27, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Snead Memorial Methodist Church. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. |
will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Liberty Cemetery, Parksley. Williams-Parksley Funeral Home is in charge. |
Ora H. Thomas |
Oct 2, 2009 Ora Hash Thomas, 97, of Thomas Farms Road, Stuart, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Endicott in Franklin County on Aug. 18, 1912, to James Goode Lane Hash and Nannie Ruth Snead Hash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A. Maurice Thomas; a son, W. Paul Thomas; six brothers, Noah Hash, Abram Hash, Chester Hash, Lester Hash, Noel Hash and Amos Hash; and two sisters, Sally and Virginia. She graduated from Radford University and taught school for 29 years. She was a member of the Patrick County Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Fairystone Fire Department Auxiliary. Surviving are three daughters, Elaine T. Belcher of Woolwine, Ilene Spencer of Madison, Ala., and Nancy Henley of Roanoke; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two sisters, Gustava Sutphin of Silver Spring, Md., and Ruth Jones of Rocky Mount; a brother, Dr. John Hash of Nashville, Tenn.; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Jim Churchwell and Brother Lowell Hopkins officiating. Burial will be in County Line Cemetery in Floyd. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for two hours before the service Saturday and other times at the home of her daughter, Elaine Belcher, 86 Charity Highway, Woolwine. Memorials may be made to: Smith River Rescue Squad, c/o C. Harris, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, Va. 24185. |
PAINTER, Patrick Lynn, 45, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord, September 27, 2009. He was employed by Exide Technologies and had been a longtime driver for Schneider National Trucking. He is survived by his parents, Lee and Janet Painter; his sister, Sylvia Post, all of Richmond; brother, Curtis Painter of Frederick, Md.; also several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a charity of your choice. |
PEARCE, Ms. Genean, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on September 30, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
POWELL, Marcia Horner, of Richmond, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Llewellyn Powell, in 1991; and her sister, Blanche Horner Rowley, in 1994. Survivors include her three children, Sarah Powell Prior and her husband, Duane Prior, Morris Horner Powell and his wife, Mary O'Reilly, and John Ashton Powell and his wife, Glorianne Gargano; her grandchildren, Llewellyn Powell, John Ashton Powell, Courtney Prior Rosenberger, Jordan Scott Prior, Katherine McConnell Powell, Michael Horner Powell, and Margaret Robichaud Powell; her great- granddaughter, Quinn Ashton Powell; and her nieces, Lee Green, Ann Rowley, and Grace Tressler. Marcia was a graduate of VCU and a renowned French teacher at the Collegiate Schools for more than 20 years. Her dedication to the University led her to teach at VCU in her retirement. In her 80s she continued to teach French to other senior citizens at the Shepherd's Center. She touched many lives with her love of learning and her love of the French language. She led guided tours for her family and friends in Switzerland, where she spent her youth. For the last 13 years, she enjoyed being a charter resident of the Hermitage at Cedarfield. A celebration of her life will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Cedarfield on Saturday, October 3. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the VCU Powell-Edwards Lecture in Religion and the Arts, c/o VCU Foundation, P.O. Box 842039, Richmond, Va. 23284-2039. |
Terry Lee Patterson, 60, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
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Henry Joseph Perangelo WILLIAMSBURG - Henry Joseph Perangelo, a native of Shelter Island, N.Y., and current resident of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at the age of 76. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Louise Perangelo, and his son, Michael Perangelo. He was an engineer who worked for Grumman Aerospace Corp. on Long Island, N.Y. He was a member of St. Olaf Catholic Church in Williamsburg. He loved spending time with his family, gardening, sports, boating and fishing. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years, Eileen Perangelo; his sons, Thomas Perangelo and his wife Cindy, and Henry Perangelo and his wife Linda; four grandchildren, Shannon, James, Jennifer and Bethany; and three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Isabel and Dagan. The family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. in St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Howard E. Price GLOUCESTER - Howard E. Price, 73, passed away to the loving arms of his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at Sentara Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Price; his mother, Fannie Eva Davis; and his brothers, Eric Scott Price and Robert Ronald Price. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Mary Jeanette "Net" L. Price; his children, Johny Price, Chad Price and his wife Jennifer, Carrie Harper and her husband Don, Betty Jordan, Brad Ward and his wife Beth, Karen Borja and her husband Dave, Laura Ward and her husband Scott, Grace Via, Hope Reason and her husband Gary, Daniel Via and his wife Fong, David Via and his wife Patricia; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don Price and his wife Cherie and Bill Price and his wife Pat; sister, Jean Green; and many close friends. In his early years, Ed worked at several odd jobs. After graduating from Salem High School in Salem, W.Va., he served his country as an aircraft dispatcher in the U.S. Air Force. He attended several colleges and trade schools, and his work experience was quite diverse. Of all his many accomplishments and job experiences, Ed found his position as engineering technician at NASA Langley Research Center most rewarding. He retired from NASA Langley Research Center after 38 years of dedicated and effective Federal Service in 1998. He was an active member of White Marsh Baptist Church. Ed was a kind-hearted man who had a special gift in working with animals. He enjoyed traveling, working on his computer, and spending time with his family. Ed had a creative mind and could engineer solutions to almost any mechanical problem. He used these gifts to help others throughout his life. Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Scott Pond officiating. Music will be provided by flutist Heather Smith and organist Rusty Taylor. Interment with military honors will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Monday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. In Ed's memory, contributions may be made to the White Marsh Baptist Church Kitchen Fund, P.O. Box 385, White Marsh, VA 23183. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed., Make a memorial contribution |
Michael Edward Quesenberry, 52, of Riner, Va., beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009. Michael grew up in Riner and after graduating from Auburn High School in 1975, spent the rest of his life in the area because of how much he loved it and the community. He was a friend to almost every person he came across, always willing to lend a helping hand and he touched more lives than he was aware of., Preceding him in death was his mother, Shirley Chafin Quesenberry. He was survived by his father and stepmother, Frank E. and Linda Quesenberry, of Christiansburg; and sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Scott Segrest, of Atlanta. Michael, "Mike" to many, is also survived by his son, Lucas E.; daughter and son-in-law, Lacey and Mark Levy; and his granddaughter, "Pawpaw's little fighter," Krystlen Grace., While he spent most of his time in a big rig, his heart was always with the ones he loved and held closest to him. He enjoyed spending time on the farm with his Dad, fixing up the Duster with his son, and spending Saturday mornings with "his girls." He will be missed by many and forgotten by no one., The family will receive guests at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2009. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Horne Funeral Home. Internment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, . The Quesenberry family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
RITCHIE, Dr. Henry Skeen, 75, of Spartanburg, S.C., died at his home. Born January 21, 1934, in Richmond, Va., he was the son of the late George Gordon Ritchie Sr. and Mary Wynn Skeen Ritchie. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia, a retired psychiatrist, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Among survivors are his former wife, Rose Mary Ritchie; four sons, Dr. Gordon Ritchie, Dr. Thomas Ritchie (Major, U.S. Army) and his wife, Duyen, Stephen Ritchie and his wife, Rosane, and Carrington Ritchie and his wife, Abbey; two daughters, Kathryn Mann and her husband, Jeff, and Mary Ritchie; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Jane Johann and her husband, Billy, and Bruce Gordon Spain, all of Richmond, Va. He was predeceased by a brother, Dr. George Gordon Ritchie Jr. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Television Ministry, 250 East Main Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29306, or to the Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com. |
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William L. Robinson NASSAWADOX - William Lee Robinson, 82, died Sept. 22, 2009. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Snead Memorial Methodist Church, Keller. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. |
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Harry P. Russell Jr. NEWPORT NEWS - Harry P. Russell Jr., 88, died Sept. 29, 2009. A funeral will be held today at 6 p.m. in Warwick United Methodist Church. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, is in charge. |
SANDRIDGE, Edith C., 83, of Richmond, went to be with Jesus on October 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Sandridge. She is survived by two sons, Robert M. Sandridge Jr., David T. Sandridge; and daughter, Cathy Thom. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 5, at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Va. 23113, where services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 5, at Monticello Memorial Park, 670 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, Va. 22902. |
SCIUK, Marguerite, age 55, of Manakin-Sabot, Va., lost her six-year battle with brain cancer. She passed away peacefully at home September 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Kevin Sciuk; her parents, Carl and Marguerite Frauenpreis of Boonton Twp., N.J.; two brothers, Carl Frauenpreis (Isabel) of Wallingford, Conn. and Scott Frauenpreis (Robin) of Newton, N.J. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2003, Marguerite founded Brain Tumor Resource and Information Network (B.R.A.I.N.), a Richmond-based all-volunteer nonprofit organization, with the mission of providing brain tumor information to newly diagnosed patients, increasing their quality of life, increasing public awareness and raising funds for research into a cure for this devastating disease. The family would like to express their great appreciation to Dr. David Reardon and the entire medical team at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University for their hope and loving, knowledgeable care over the past six years. Also to Trang Dieu and her entire family for the love they have shown and the sacrifices they have made to care for Marguerite during the end of her journey. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to B.R.A.I.N., P.O. Box 4316, Glen Allen, Va. 23058, to help us continue the mission to which Marguerite dedicated the last six years of her life. |
SMILEY, Lena Rae Knight, age 72, of Gwynn's Island and Mechanicsville, lost her courageous battle with cancer Wednesday evening. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jack Smiley; three daughters and their husbands, Debbie and Jack Torza, Jackie and Rick Allen, and Karen and Troy Rollins; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rae, as she was lovingly known to her family and friends, was born in Lufkin, Texas, one of 12 brothers and sisters. As a loyal Texan, she started out as a Houston Oilers fan, but after moving to Virginia she became a dedicated Redskins fan. Rae spent every Sunday during the season wearing her favorite jersey cheering for the Skins no matter how bad their season. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, where services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Forest Lawn. Contributions may be made to the or Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, 7358 Main St., Gloucester, Va. 23061. |
SMITH, Larry Eugene, 65, of Wilson, N.C., died Thursday, October 1, 2009. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at West Nash United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, Va. The Rev. William Holliday and the Rev. Lewis Harris will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home. He was the owner-operator of Dove HealthCare, Inc. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Virginia Drinkwater Smith; two sons, Russell Smith and wife, Lynne, of Mechanicsville, Va. and Mike Tisdale and wife, Stacey, of Nashville; a daughter, Virginia Tisdale of Greenville; five grandchildren, Rachel, Adam, Ryan, Chase and Cassidy. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be directed to West Nash United Methodist Church Pre-School, P.O. Box 8298, Wilson, N.C. 27893. Arrangements are by Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway. Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net. |
SMITH, Mary Louise, 83, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Widow of Ashton V. Smith, whom she was married to for 44 years before his death in 1998. Mary Louise was born in Madison County, Va. on October 27, 1925 to Alfred Dutton Carpenter and Louise Sedwick Carpenter. She is survived by her son, Rev. Dr. Ashton C. Smith and his wife, Lori, of Vincent, Ohio; her daughter, Rebecca S. Hartman and her husband, Peter, of Richmond; two grandchildren, Sarah Ashton and Tanner Clark. Mary Louise graduated from Madison County High School and Smithdeal-Massey Business College and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in 1976. She served Richmond Public Schools as an administrative assistant for 39 years. She was a Life Member of Richmond Educational Office Professionals, Virginia Educational Office Professionals and the National Educational Office Professionals. She was a founding member of Richmond Educational Office Personnel in 1979. Mary Louise was a devoted member of Seventh Street Christian Church and an active member of the Christian Women's Ministries. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009. Burial will follow at Robinson River Primitive Baptist Church, Brightwood, Va. at 3 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va., 23221. |
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will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Jean B. Seifert VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Jean B. Seifert, 80, of Middleburg, Fla., and former longtime resident of Virginia Beach, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. She was also a 33-year breast cancer survivor. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Mickey" Seifert and a son, Russell Allen Seifert. Her survivors include her sons, Norman "Chuck" Seifert of Suffolk and Glen Seifert of Export, Pa., and daughter, Donna Lowery of Orange Park, Fla.; her mother, Florence Bright Sanders of Conneaut, Ohio; three sisters, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her family and friends were her most treasured possessions. Memorial donations may be made to the in her name., Make a memorial contribution |
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In Loving Memory of Ryan Michael SHELOR October 2, 1984 August 10, 2006, Happy 25th Birthday!, We wish we could give you that big birthday hug and celebrate together. We know you're having the best time ever with Granddaddy, Pop, Robbie, John, Big Rick, Katie, Leslie and all of your special family there with you. You are our rock and our hero. Our hearts still ache for your earthly presence, but we know you are now free from aches and pain. Your life on earth was amazing and inspirational to all; you taught us so much about life and unconditional love. We know you had to be proud of your Ryan Shelor Fund's sponsorship of the challenger baseball team named Ryan's Angels! Of course they were decked out in VT maroon & orange. The Fund is continuing your legacy of helping other children with special needs. We feel so honored to have been blessed with you as our son and brother. We love and miss you but celebrate your life in heaven., "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.", Mom, Dad, Zachary, Jonathan, Katie & Spencer Michael & Kylan Shelor, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor John M. Scholer officiating. A celebration and reception will follow at Oakwood Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605-4277 or First Presbyterian Church, 1215 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24503. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Meadow Brook Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations can be made to the , 2730 Ellsmere Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the ICU staff at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s for Dale E. Smallfoot will be held at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
s are private. Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
TAYLOR, Mary Ann, 74, of Tappahannock, died Thursday, October 1, 2009. She is survived by her life partner of 32 years, Marvin Collawn; two daughters, Barbara "Bobbie" T. Lyons and her husband, Dennis, of Baltimore, Md. and Sue T. Allen of Tappahannock; one granddaughter, Sheena Allen of Tappahannock; a special niece, Sherri; and devoted friends, Faye, Eddie Lee, Robert and Linda. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. |
TURNER, Miss Joyce Ann, of Richmond, departed this life on September 25, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Turner and Marian DeVeaux; four sons, Michael Baker and Leonard, Vincent and Keith Turner; fourteen grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; nine sisters, Marian Akbar-Bey, Denise Jones, Virgie Richardson, Edith Turner, Barbara Turner, Cecelia Prince, Esther Calvin, Phyllis Taylor and Shirley Royster; two brothers, Daniel Turner and Joseph Redwood; one aunt, Mattie Henley; one uncle, Leon Burleigh; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Tonya Baker; one son-in-law, Joshua DeVeaux Jr.; three sisters-in-law, Caroline and Brenda Turner, and Jean Redwood; two brothers-in-law, Alvin Richardson and Malik Bey and other relatives and friends; among them devoted, Robert Stephens and Harold, Sandra and Monique Davis . Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. Bishop Terence Williams officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com |
will be held 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon today, Oct. 2, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 800 Granby St., Norfolk, with Rabbi Israel Zoberman officiating. Friends may express their condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Our Son Travis Tennessee Because I know that God never makes a mistake, That's how I'm able to accept that you're gone. Because I know that God never makes a mistake, That's how I'm able to carry on! The Tennessee Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Tesco T. Dalton |
Oct 2, 2009 The funeral for Tesco Tilley Dalton, 88, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 29, 2009, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with Elders Otis Williams and Mike Young officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were B.J. Childs, Bobby Ray Dalton, Eddie Durham, Ronnie Johnson, Denny Jordan, Richard Martin, Doug Mosley and T.L. White. |
Bernis E. Thomas, Bernis E. Thomas passed away Tuesday night, September 29, 2009, at his home., There will be a memorial service at Hillsboro Baptist Church in Yancey Mills, Virginia, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009., |
and at other times at the home of her daughter, Elaine T. Belcher, 86 Charity Hwy., Woolwine, Va. 24185. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Smith River Rescue Squad, c/o C. Harris, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, Va. 24185. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Bobby Ray Thompson, 80, of Ridgeway, Va., died on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Allen Earl Truslow, 76, of Buena Vista, Va., died on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. He was born on September 29, 1932, the son of the late Earl Franklin Truslow and Florence Mason Truslow. He is also preceded in death by a brother, James Coleman; and a sister, Virginia Clark. Allen is survived by his wife, Edna Coleman Truslow; son, Gary Truslow and wife, Amanda, of Buena Vista; special granddaughter, Hailey; sister, Betty Tyree and husband, Tony, of Vesuvius; special niece, Debbie Jones and husband, David; and many other nieces and nephews. Allen was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Buena Vista. Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Chapel with the Rev. Everett Mills and the Rev. Greg Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Laura Elder Wray, age 95, of Ford, Va., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at her home. She was the widow of Gilbert Wray. Surviving are two sons, Ronnie and Michael Wray; daughters-in-law, Donna, Doris and Ellen; four grandchildren; Jason, Matt, Shannon and Shawn Wray; five great-grandchildren, Brianna, Casey, Kayla, Matthew Jr. and Walker Wray; six nieces, Catherine, Cheryl, Helen Carol, Joyce, Lacy and Linda; three nephews, Pete Jr., Wallace Earl and Wynn; one goddaughter, Sherry. Mrs. Wray was a devout member of Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, and worked for many years serving wonderful meals to the local children of Midway High School, which is now an elementary school. She leaves behind many funny and fond memories to cherish for her loving family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road, Business Highway 460, near Blackstone, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, 7816 White Oak Road, Ford, Va. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, care of Sarah Gibbs, treasurer, 4724 Grubby Road, Wilsons, VA 23894. A sincere thank you to her caregivers, Polly Ann and Shirley. The family expresses deep gratitude for the care also given by her daughters-in-law, Donna and Ellen. Registry and online condolences at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
WAGNER, Marie Butler, 97, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles A. Wagner. She is survived by her son, Charles William "Bill" Wagner and wife, Karen; devoted daughter, Frances Marie Wagner; five grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of Calvary United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Montrose Chapter #176 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked for A & M Pullen and Sons, CPA. She was an unselfish and giving person who was devoted to God and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2009. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
WARD, Charles Henry, 65, passed away September 30, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Southampton County and a retired farmer, Charles was a son of the late Beecher Henry Ward Jr. and Mildred Scott Ward. He was a member of the Sedley Hunt Club, Sons of the Confederacy and was a 1962 graduate of Southampton High School where he was an Honorable Mention Basketball All-American. He was a member of Courtland Baptist Church and attended True Word Christian Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 32 years, Shelby Jenkins Ward; his daughter, Tina W. Taylor and her husband, Christopher, of Courtland; two sisters, Judith W. Wells of Hopewell and Brenda W. Bradshaw of Greenville, S.C.; a brother, James H. Ward of Courtland; a grandson, Christopher Taylor, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son, C.H. Ward Jr. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Riverside Cemetery with Tres Bradshaw and Rev. Chuck Worth officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to the , the Courtland Volunteer Rescue or the Courtland Volunteer Fire Department. wrightfuneralhome.org. |
WILLIAMS, Gwendolyn B. Taylor, of Richmond, died Monday. She is survived by her husband, David; son, Marquis; daughter, Tammara; two grandsons; sister, Anne McKoy of New Jersey; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, First Union Baptist Church, Richmond, Va. Rev. Roberta Jackson, officiating. Interment Morning Star Baptist Church, Capron, Va. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. (804) 732-8911. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
WILLIAMS, Mrs. Jestine S., of Richmond, departed this life September 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Williams; her son, John Smith; three sisters, Mary, Ella and Henrietta; four brothers, Moses, William, Charles and Henry. She is survived by one loving brother, James Smith (Alma); and a host of nephews and nieces; one devoted niece and caregiver, Evelyn Plummer. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., with Rev. Herbert Plummer officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
WRAY, Laura Elder, 95, of Ford, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at her home. She was the widow of Gilbert Wray. Surviving are two sons, Ronnie and Michael Wray; daughters-in-law, Donna, Ellen and Doris; four grandchildren, Jason, Matt, Shannon and Shawn Wray; five great-grandchildren, Brianna, Casey, Kayla, Matthew Jr. and Walker Wray; six nieces, Catherine, Cheryl, Helen Carol, Joyce, Lacy and Linda; three nephews, Pete Jr., Wallace Earl and Wynn; one goddaughter, Sherry. Mrs. Wray was a devout member of Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, and worked for many years serving wonderful meals to the local children of Midway High School, which is now an elementary school. She leaves behind many funny and fond memories to cherish for her loving family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Road, Bus. Hwy. 460, near Blackstone, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, 7816 White Oak Road, Ford, Va. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, care of Sarah Gibbs ,Treasurer, 4724 Grubby Road, Wilsons, Va. 23894. A sincere thank you to her caregivers, Polly Ann and Shirley. The family expresses deep gratitude for the care also given by her daughters-in-law, Donna and Ellen. Registry and online condolences at mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
George Emery Wade, 95, a resident of Brandon Oaks, in Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. He was the son of the late Clarence George and Ethel Lee Burnette Wade. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Naomi Brandon Wade; and his brother, Dr. Frank Alton Wade. Mr. Wade was a graduate of Jefferson High School and Roanoke College and received his master's degree from the University of Michigan. During the 1940's he served his country as a cryptanalyst with the Army Security Agency in the War Department. He retired in 1978 from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, where he worked as a Pension Consultant and Administrator., will he held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church following his interment in Fair View Cemetery. Minister Tupper Garden will officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Martha Wallace, 91, of Natural Bridge, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles H. Ward COURTLAND - Charles Henry Ward, 65, passed away Sept. 30, 2009 at his home. A lifelong resident of Southampton County and a retired farmer, Charles was a son of the late Beecher Henry Ward Jr. and Mildred Scott Ward. He was a member of the Sedley Hunt Club, Sons of the Confederacy and was a 1962 graduate of Southampton High School where he was an Honorable Mention Basketball All American. He was a member of Courtland Baptist Church and attended True Word Christian Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 32 years, Shelby Jenkins Ward; his daughter, Tina W. Taylor and her husband Christopher of Courtland; two sisters, Judith W. Wells of Hopewell and Brenda W. Bradshaw of Greenville, S.C.; a brother, James H. Ward of Courtland; a grandson, Christopher Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved son, C.H. Ward Jr. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Riverside Cemetery with Tres Bradshaw and the Rev. Chuck Worth officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to the , the Courtland Volunteer Rescue or the Courtland Volunteer Fire Department., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
William C. Haynes |
Oct 2, 2009 A memorial service for William "Willie" Clayton Haynes, 94, of 1500 Old Leaksville Road, Ridgeway, who died Sept. 29, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway with the Revs. Thomas Hardy and Bill Truesdale officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home. He was born April 8, 1915, in Spencer to John Beverly Haynes and Sarah Elizabeth Smith Haynes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nora Maxey; and three brothers, Allen Haynes, Morton Haynes and Robert Haynes. Haynes was an Army veteran and purple heart recipient, having served in the European Theater, Battle of the Bulge and more than two years in Panama. He retired from American Furniture Co., where he worked for 50 years as a sample maker. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and had been a Pythian member for more than 50 years. He was a member of Smith Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Bettie Reid Haynes of the home; four sons, M. Clayton Haynes of Roanoke, William G. Haynes and Timothy W. Haynes, both of Ridgeway, and Beverly G. Haynes of Danville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1070 Spruce St., Ste-C, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
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Montgomery Wills III NORFOLK - Montgomery "Spoody" Wills III of the 900 block of Philpotts Road, died Sept. 27, 2009, in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. Born in Norfolk County, he retired as a self-employed real estate investor. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Wills; one daughter, Florene Wills of Norfolk; two sons, Marvin Gordon of Manassas, Va., and Montgomery Wills IV; two sisters, Helen Gaither and Flora Richardson, both of Virginia Beach; one brother, Joseph Williams of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; aunt, Lugene Coor of Norfolk; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Flora (Alexander) Wills and father, Montgomery Wills Jr. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 3101 Lens Ave., Norfolk, VA 23509, the Rev. Steven Lewis presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery, Chesapeake. The remains will be ready for viewing today from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, at 10 a.m. for the procession., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Aubrey D. Maye officiating. Condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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