Charles Allen Aust Jr., known as "Frosty" to his friends, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Carrington Place in Wytheville, Va. On November 19, 1943, Charles was born in Pulaski County to Charles Allen Aust Sr. and Trula Mary Craig Aust, both now deceased. He attended Pulaski High School, Class of '62, where he was given the nickname, "Frosty." A car accident at the age of 21 resulted in a long and painful recovery, after which he joined his father at Aust Glass Works, the family business opened in 1935., Charles became the heart of Aust Glass Works when his father passed away in 1966. For years he installed windshields, shaped mirrors, and cut glass for everything from art projects to picture frames. He worked until 1998, when a brutal attack and robbery ended his career. After a second painful rehabilitation, he became a resident of Carrington Place for the rest of his life., Charles was baptized in 1957, as a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Later he became a member of First United Methodist Church in Pulaski, where he attended regularly and often served as usher. A natural storyteller, he was always eager to talk to customers and visitors, and he was a loyal supporter of the school activities of his many nieces and nephews. He was proud of his family, his Pulaski heritage, and his role as a businessman in his hometown., He is survived by his sisters, Mildred "Duckie" Aust Keller, Ruth Aust Harrell, and Jo Ann Aust Asbury with her husband Roger Allen Asbury Sr., all of Pulaski. Also surviving are his loving nieces and nephews, Donna Marie Jackson, of Greensboro, N.C., Charlie Byrd Duncan III and his wife, Vann Duncan, of Newbern, David Allen Duncan, of Floyd, April Asbury, of Pulaski, and Roger Allen Asbury II and his wife, Laura McManus Asbury, of Roanoke. He is also survived by a number of cousins, greatnieces, and great-nephews., He was preceded in death by his mother, Trula Mary Craig Aust; his father, Charles Allen Aust Sr.; and a sister, Lucy Jane Aust Duncan., hour of 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. The Reverend Hugh Kilgore will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Methodist United Church or to the Pulaski Humane Society. As his mother told her children every night, "God be with you.", Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
BALDWIN, Dennis Calvin, 73, of Sandston, passed away Monday, October 4, 2009, after an eight-month battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Jefferson J. Baldwin; mother, Carrie Yarbrough Baldwin; sister, Norma Baldwin Cummings; two brothers, Raymond T. Baldwin and Jefferson L. Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was a graduate of Varina High School and served in the United States Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He retired from Union Envelope Company after 37 years of service in 1992. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Shirley Childress Baldwin; one stepson, Eric Roger Childress; three daughters from a previous marriage, Terry K. Baldwin, Michelle L. Baldwin and Crystal A. Baldwin Walton; three grandchildren, Bryan Jennings Conner, Tiffany M. Baldwin and Megan Ann Baldwin. The family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2009. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the . |
BARTOSZEK, Francis F., 76, of Hudsonville, Mich., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters, Mary, Mildred, Jack, Joe and Florian. Francis will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Bea; children, Mark, Bill and Jan, Frank and Karen, Jeff and Lisa, Todd and Jessica; grandchildren, Clay, Caitlin, Andrew, Kyle and Kyrisa; brothers and sisters, Tom and Doreen Bartoszek, Sophie Shiverski, Tony and Faye Bartoszek, Helen Horton; and sister-in-law, Margaret Bartoszek. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Lory's Place, 445 Upton Drive, St. Joseph, Mich., 49085. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com |
BERNDT, Ruth-Edith Marquardt, 88, of Richmond, passed away on October 2, 2009. She was the widow of Horst J. Berndt. She was retired from Association Management Consultants. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy. Richmond, Va. 23227. Arrangements by Bliley's -Staples Mill. |
Louise Hutcherson Hale Bolt, 99, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 1, 2009, after having a stroke and heart attack on September 17, 2009. She was born on February 18, 1910, in Pittsylvania County, Va., a daughter of the late Cabel and Tenie Hutcherson. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Carlton R. Hale and Wilmit T. Bolt; and two sisters, Mabel H. Comer and Elizabeth H. Board. Louise is survived by her son, David Hale and his partner, Jim Mori, of San Francisco, Calif.; her two daughters, Patricia and her husband, Richard Conway Eubank Jr., of Roanoke, and Nancy and her husband, Michael D. Rutledge, of Salem; four grandchildren, Tracy Eubank, of Botetourt, Rick Eubank and his wife, Jenny, of Roanoke, Travis Rutledge and his wife, Deborah, of Bedford County, and Heather Rutledge, of Salem; eight great-grandchildren, Matthew and Sam Booth, Hannah, Rich, and Shane Eubank, and Dane, Cole, and Riley Rutledge; her brothers, Oscar Hutcherson and his wife, Evelyn, and Reginald Hutcherson and his wife, Mary Alice; her sisters, Clara H. Hall, Doris H. Shelton and her husband, David, Alma H. Amrhein, and Olivia H. Smith, all of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews., Louise was a master of multi-tasking, allowing her to achieve many goals in her life. She was a founding member of the Wildwood Garden Club and served as its chairman in the late 1950's when the club took the responsibility for landscape planting at the then new Thrasher Park on Gus Nicks Boulevard. She was employed for many years by the American Visco Corporation, in the aftermath of the Great Depression. In the 1950's she became a distributor for the Wear-Ever Aluminum Company and became one of the nation's top salespersons during the 1960's. In the 1970's she became active in real estate, acquiring numerous residential rental properties throughout Roanoke., s will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Branan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., , enabling her to remain in her home until the very end. In this regard, special thanks also go out to her next door neighbors, Boyd and Louise Shorter, who showed loving care and extraordinary neighborly assistance as she aged in her later years. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Betty K. Bonds, 55, of Huddleston, Va., died on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-9167., Make a memorial contribution |
BRANN, Charles William "Bill", 92, of Sandy Point, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was a retired Postmaster for U.S. Postal Service, a World War II Army veteran, a member of Yeocomico Episcopal Church and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Brann was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Presley Brann and Annie Morris Brann; two brothers, James Earl Brann and Allen Tayloe Brann; and his companion and fianc‚e of 25 years, Polly Southworth. He is survived by nephew, Allen Tayloe Brann Jr. of Callao; three nieces, Carol B. Mahan of Warsaw, Shirley B. Morris of Warsaw, and Elizabeth B. Johnston of Heathsville; and his devoted friends, Thomas C. Mahan, Carrington Mothershead, Andy Johnston, and Reba Connors. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Yeocomico Episcopal Church on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 with interment in church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel this evening (Tuesday). Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond County Rescue Squad or to the . |
will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. from the graveside at St. Matthews Cemetery with her grandson, Pastor Jason Naff officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation. The Breeding family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
Brenda K. Millner |
Oct 6, 2009 The funeral for Brenda Kayerene Millner, 48, of Bassett, who died Oct. 2, 2009, was held Monday at Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory Church with Dr. Todd Foster, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Tony Hairston, Calvin Preston, Kenneth Moore, Cameron Moore, Herman Moore, Terry Moore and Sanford Millner. Bassett Funeral Service handled arrangements. |
BROUGH, John W., formerly of Hayesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Heathsville, Va. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara DiPretore of Philadelphia, Pa., Janice Kauffman of Heathsville, Va., and Kimberly Haygood of Lawrenceville, Ga.; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. There will be no funeral services, and memorial contributions can be made to Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 355, Heathsville, Va. 22473. |
Revellae J. Brown, 82, of Elliston, Va., died on Monday, October 5, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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BYER, Lelia "Lee", 62, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E "Billy" Byer Jr. and is survived by her daughter, Shannon Denise Gamber and her husband, Trent; sisters-in-law, Betty Gay Roberson and Nancy Brigman; brother-in-law, Leslie Roberson; granddaughters, Briana Renee and Kaitlyn Nicole Gamber; nephews, Mark and Roger Brigman; six great-nieces and nephews; two dear friends, Dale Jones and Kitty Limerick. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23235. |
CARY, Rebecca Jones, 88, widow of William J. Cary, died October 4, 2009. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Clarksville Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Oakhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wclfh.com. |
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CLARKE, Walter B. Jr. "Sonny", 60, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter B. Sr. and Mary M. Clarke. He is survived by his sister, Jeanette C. Collins; brother-in-law, E. Stuart Collins Jr.; uncle, C. Bryant Clarke and his wife, Margaret; nieces, Vickie F. Capano, Michelle F. Reynolds and husband, Jeff, Suzanne C. Sagester and husband, Jeff, Robin C. Stuart and husband, Reggie; nephews, Jeffrey S. Collins and wife, Nicole, and Michael S. Collins and wife, Michelle. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Westhampton Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Branch Baptist Church, 12217 Second Branch Road, Chesterfield, Va. 23838. Bennett Funeral Home, Chesterfield Chapel, is handling the arrangements. |
CPL. Delma Meehan Cochran, 39, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Dr. John (Jack) Cole Jr., 77, of Roanoke Va., died on Friday, October 2, 2009. He was born in Norfolk, Va., on August 31, 1932. Jack graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk. He received his BA from Virginia Military Institute in 1954, where he was an avid pole-vaulter, and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia in 1958. His Internship was completed at Norfolk General Hospital in 1959 followed by a Residency at the University of Virginia in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery completed in 1962., He was married to the love of his life, Jobil Lassiter Cole, on June 16, 1956., After serving in the United States Army in Heidelberg, West Germany as Chief of Otolaryngology, Jack began a private practice in Roanoke, Va., in 1965 at the Roanoke Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic from which he retired in 1998. After his retirement, he worked at the VA Hospital Otolaryngology Clinic until September 2009. He was appointed Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Virginia. His professional activities included serving the Roanoke Academy of Medicine as President, Medical Society of Virginia, Virginia Society Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and Examiner American Board of Otolaryngology. He served on many Boards of Directors, some local and some regional, including the Roanoke Academy of Medicine, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rotary Club of Roanoke, American Cancer Society, American College of Surgeons, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, Virginia Healthcare Foundation, and many others. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Roanoke, the English Speaking Union, SAR, the Round Table, and the Shenandoah Club., Jack enjoyed traveling, playing golf, was an avid outdoorsman, a long-winded joke-teller, a voracious reader, cared deeply for his patients, was an amazing and gifted physician and surgeon, as well as a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend., He was preceded in death by his parents, John Cole and Elizabeth Dent Cole; and his sister, Cecilia (Teada) Cole Stephens. He is survived by his wife, Jobil; sister, Elizabeth Dent Moses; daughter, Ashton and her husband, Mark Plymale; son, Mark and his wife, Janet Cole; daughter, Paige and her husband, David Rock; grandchildren, Cole Plymale, Ryan, Eric and Michael Cole, and Elizabeth, Emily and Alexander Rock; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he adored dearly., and interment will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009, at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Va., In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in his honor to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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at the New Hope Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Hope Presbyterian Church, 101 Keesling Ave., Salem, Va. 24153., Make a memorial contribution |
COSTIN, Thomas Rodney Jr., 66, passed away on October 3, 2009 following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Rodney Costin Sr. and Ethel Wood Costin. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Palmore Costin; a son and daughter, Thomas "Roddy" Costin III and Ginger Costin Koubi; four granddaughters; two great-grandsons; his cousin and aunt, Bob Wood and Geraldine M. Wood of Port Orange, Florida; and numerous other cousins. He graduated from Varina High School in 1961 and went on to earn a degree in Geophysical Science from Virginia Tech in 1967. His career in the oil and gas industry spanned decades and his dedication to his work was respected by all who knew him. His family acknowledges the deep friendships made during his career and knows that these friends mourn him as brothers or sisters. His family requests that those who wish to honor his passing please make a donation in remembrance of him to St. Joseph's Indian School, 1301 North Main St., Chamberlain, S.D., 57326. (605) 234-3300. His generosity has made a real difference in the world and in the lives of the young Native Americans of the Lakota Tribe. His family extends their humble gratitude in advance and encourages you to live your life to the fullest and may you find the happiness we all pursue. |
CRONK, C. Tabor, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Urbanna, Va. He was born in Richmond, Va., on March 5, 1940 and was preceded in death by his parents, Earle Tabor Walker Cronk and Mary Eller Cronk; his sister, Shirley Cronk Thompson; and his brother, E. David Cronk. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, VMI, and Washington & Lee School of Law. He proudly served in the Virginia National Guard. He began his law career in Radford, Va., with the law firm of Goldsmith & Jenkins. He returned to Richmond to join the staff of the Attorney General of Virginia serving primarily in the education section. In September 2000, he was presented by the Superintendent of VMI the VMI Achievement Medal for his "sage and thoughtful advice to the Board of Visitors and three Superintendents." He retired in August 2008 as General Counsel of Old Dominion University. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Crenshaw Cronk; his daughters, Dorothy Edwards Cronk, Jennifer Clay Cronk, Catherine Cronk Marino, her husband, J. Michael Marino III, and their daughter, Kylie Madison Marino; and last but never least, his son, Benjamin Tabor Cronk. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Cronk Lloyd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Faith Mission Home, 3540 Mission Home Lane, Free Union, Va. 22940 or The Smile Train, 28th Floor, 41 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010. The family will receive friends and family at Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Avenue, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2009. |
, grieving or maudlin behavior. The family will be honoring his wish to have a party in celebration of his life with food, drink, and sharing stories. Please join them on Sunday, October 11, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 1147 Persinger Road, SW, Roanoke. For directions please call Scot at 540-520-3573., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bedford County. Interment will follow in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may view the remains on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences can be emailed to bedfordfuneral@verizon.net. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Russell Cheatham officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
DEANS, Doris Hood, 86, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Westminster Canterbury. She is survived by her two sons, Jon Deans and wife, Diane, of Watkinsville, Ga., and Ronald Deans and wife, Arlene, of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; her daughter, Karen Deans of Ashland; two grandsons, six grand-daughters, one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Mrs. Max Timberlake of Powhatan and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Richmond. Mrs. Deans was a longtime member of Boulevard United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, in the chapel of Westminster Canterbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boulevard United Methodist Church or Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund. |
Walter Hall Dickey Sr., 88, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Dickey, as he was known to his family and friends, practiced dentistry in Roanoke for over 50 years. He served on the Virginia Board of Dental Examiners for 10 years and was active in the Roanoke Dental Society, the Virginia Dental Society, the American Dental Society, and the American College of Dentists., s. Dickey also loved a good golf game, time with his friends and family, and Virginia Tech. His family, friends, and patients remember him for his compassion, his wonderful sense of humor, his dedication to his family, church, and vocation, and his ability to always brighten up a room with his presence., Dickey was predeceased by his parents, Walter Highley Dickey and Fannie James Dickey; and his sister, Betty Dickey Stuart. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Phyllis Shawn Dickey. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; daughter, Sandra Phillips and her family: Shawn Phillips, Jennifer, Lewis, Natalie, Hannah, and Wyatt Dean; Catherine, Kenley, and Riley Houtz; daughter, Diane Washenberger and her family: Jim Washenberger, Susan, Justin, and Olivia Iovenitti, and Mark Washenberger; daughter, Becky Austin and her family: Joe Austin, Elizabeth, Nathan, Austin, and Porter Mullens, and Will Austin; son, Walter Dickey Jr., son, Randy Dickey and his family: Eileen Dickey, Claire Dickey, and Joseph Dickey; daughter, Phyllis Norbo and her family: Randy Norbo, Whitney Norbo, Carter Norbo, and Kate Norbo; twin sisters, Kathryn Dickey Lawrence and Frances Dickey Carroll; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends., in the fellowship hall., The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for their support and the wonderful staff of Virginia Veterans Care Center for their loving care and help while he was there., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Dickey's name to South Roanoke United Methodist Church, 2330 Jefferson St., SE, Roanoke, Va. 24014, or Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held noon on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. George Edwards officiating. The family will proceed from the funeral home to the graveside at 11:30 a.m. The family appreciates flowers sent to remain at the gravesite but asks that in lieu of potted plants donations be made to the ., Make a memorial contribution |
Bessie Katherine Eads, 81, of Blacksburg, Va., and formerly of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the Valley Community Church Divine Science, 5000 Carriage Dr., SW, Roanoke, with Dr. Maurita J. Wiggins and the Rev. Velma Bullington officiating. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the ASPCA or Valley Community Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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Carl William (Cocky) Edwards, 89, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 5, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
EDWARDS, Dolores, 81, of Richmond, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Edwards. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years of marriage, Raymond Carlyle Edwards; children, Stuart Edwards (Sharon), Michael Edwards (Karen) and Cindy Miles (Tom); granddaughter, Jennifer Connell; grandsons, Jason Edwards and Joe Edwards; great-grandchildren, Seth Connell and Dylan Connell. Dolores was a wonderful wife and mother, she was a lifetime member of Calvary United Methodist Church; she loved sewing, crafts and was very creative. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1637 Williamsburg Road, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church. |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., with the Rev. Earle Arthur and the Rev. Jim Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at the Wickline Cemetery, Zenith, W.Va. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. Steve Ellison, Randall Ellison, Mark King, David King, Bill Ellison Jr. and Jamie Ellison will serve as pallbearers. Special thanks to Skyline Manor Nursing and Rehab in Floyd, Va., for the special care Dad received. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lindside United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, P.O. Box 151, Lindside, W.Va. 24951. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Ellison family at, Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Ernestine A. Macdonald |
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Fannie J. Moorman |
Oct 6, 2009 The funeral for Fannie Jones Moorman, 83, of Queens, N.Y., and formerly of Martinsville, who died Oct. 2, 2009, at Elmhurst Hospital in New York, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville. Bishop J.C. Richardson will officiate. Burial will be at Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time for the service Wednesday. She was born in Martinsville on Nov. 20, 1925, to Cooper Jones and Ella Jones Flippin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Moorman. She was a member of Light House Christian Church in New York. Surviving are three sons, Samuel Moorman Jr. of Queens Bridge, N.Y., Donald Moorman of Long Island, N.Y., and Alvin Moorman of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Priscilla Johnson of Ravenswood, N.Y., and Brenda Fields of Queens; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Oakland Cemetery with Pastor Ronny Harrison officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call anytime at the home on 1448 Tower Road, Galax, Va. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, with Dr. David A. Goodpasture officiating. with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery, in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Montgomery Humane Society, or to Glenwood Retirement Village Memorial Foundation, 1924 Glenwood Park Road, Princeton, W.Va. 24740. The Gaffney family is being served by the Home Funeral Service in Christiansburg. May God bless his friends and acquaintances who knew Gerald as " such a nice man, ". On line condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
and the Roanoke Science Museum. A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church with Father Joseph Lehman celebrating. Family and friends are invited to stay for a reception at the church after the mass. In lieu of flowers, the Gasparoli family would prefer donations be made to the Meals on Wheels program or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
James A. Ghiringhelli, 21, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Rob and Lori Ghiringhelli, of Boones Mill, and Josephine Masone Ghiringhelli, of New York; brothers, Michael and Matthew; sisters, Alexandra and Lauren; and a host of other relatives. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, from 2 to 9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Rene Castillo at Simpson Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
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GIOVANNETTI, Thomas L., of Richmond, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Giovannetti; and his siblings, Charles Giovannetti, Mary Puzenski, Marguerite Giovannetti, Annie Simmons and Eva Dolak. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Schaefer Giovannetti; his son, Tony Giovannetti (Mary); his daughters, Theresa G. Strickland (Tommy), Katie G. Lawton (Brian), Christy G. Owen (Evan); 12 grandchildren; and his sister, Irma Pulley. Tommy was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, was a retired employee of the federal government with 36 years of service and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 395. He enjoyed a long retirement with his children and grandchildren and volunteered many hours with the children at Our Lady of Lourdes School. His remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where the family will receive friends Tuesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Wake and Rosary Service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes School or the Comboni Sisters. |
GLASS, Ms. Carolyn A., of Glen Allen, Va., departed this life, October 4, 2009. She is survived by her two daughters, Tavane Glass and Tamara Johnson; one granddaughter, Tanesha Johnson; one sister, Gwen Glass Friend; one brother, Haywood Glass (Thelma); one niece, Michelle Cobb; four nephews, Mark, Joshua and Jordan Glass and Roderick Gresham; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 12 p.m., at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 6100 Cornerstone Blvd. Pastor Stan Bennett, officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Tamara Johnson. For information regarding directions, please contact 804-687-7161. Arrangements entrusted to Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. |
GOINS, Eleanor "Ellie", 89, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don Goins. She is survived by friends and neighbors who loved her dearly and will miss her greatly. She and her husband Don were avid square and round dancers for many years. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Washington Memorial Park. |
HAMMARSTROM, Ellen P., of Richmond, died Saturday, October 3, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Carl A. Hammarstrom; her three daughters, Karen Radt and husband, Curtis, of Charlotte, N.C., Kathy Orwick and husband, Gary, of Midland, Texas, and Martha Bibby and husband, Bill, of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren, Brian Orwick, Heather Bailey, Michelle Blake, Candice Radt and Steven Orwick; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, P.O. Box 800659, UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va. 22908-0659. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Peaks View Christian Church with the Rev. Charles H. Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Memorial Park at Holy Land USA. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360., Make a memorial contribution |
HIRSCHLER, Elizabeth W., 93, widow of Edward S. Hirschler, passed away on October 4, 2009. A native of Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Rhonie and Lee Whitlock and was a graduate of Smith College. She is survived by her two daughters, Beth Long and Anne Long; and her son-in-law, David Long, all of Richmond. In addition are her four granddaughters, Tracy Long, Kay Long-Martin, Cindy Long and Diane Cafritz; and seven great-grandchildren. She was active in a wide variety of civic, cultural and charitable endeavors over many years of service to her community. She was not only a devoted wife and mother, but a constant support to her husband, to her children and her friends. Her passing will leave a void that will be very hard to fill. The family particularly wants to thank her devoted caregivers, Tammy Williams, Mary Jackson, Kim Brown, Gayle Mixon and Ella Bland. The family will receive friends at her home after 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. There will be a graveside service held at Hebrew Cemetery, 4th and Hospital Streets, on Thursday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives, the Hirschler Flower Fund of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation, or the Virginia Home. |
HOLLAND, Charlie Earl Jr., 50, of Ashland, Va., died Saturday, October 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Karen Albis Holland; three children, Marie R. Hebert and her husband, Jason, Robert A. Holland, and Earl F. Holland; a grandson, Caiden S. Hebert; sisters, Diane Pettus and Pat Boyer. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va., 23140. Burial will follow in Washington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
JACKSON, Daniel Joseph, 61, of Heathsville, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was the son of the late Joseph Edwin and Laura Smith Jackson of Edwardsville, Va. He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Linda Berkley Jackson "Diane"; two daughters, Virginia Dawn Warren and her husband, Shawn Eric, and Jennifer Hazelwood Nash and her husband, Kevin James; five grandchildren, Chelsea Victoria Warren, Kayla Marie Warren, Madison Elizabeth Warren, Brittany Taylor Nash and Ethan James Nash, all of Chesterfield, Va.; one sister, Linda Jackson Sebra and her husband, Michael, of Chester, Va.; and one brother, David Wayne Jackson and his wife, Faye, of Charles City, Va. Danny was retired from Philip Morris, Blended Leaf Plant, after 37 years of faithful service. He was also an active member in the Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad. Danny was a loving husband, father, and was a friend to all who knew him and enjoyed being in their company. He was also an avid fisherman and found great peace being on the water. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Richmond, Va., on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Rd., Chesterfield, Va. The family will receive friends at Hopewell United Methodist Church, 6100 Courthouse Rd., Chesterfield, Va., immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 355 Heathsville, Va. 22473. |
JOHNSON, Marshall Evans, passed away October 4, 2009. He was born on October 24, 1946 in Staunton, Va. He was predeceased by his parents, Louise T. Brown and Gilbert M. Johnson. He leaves behind his wife, Lisette B. Johnson; his beloved daughter, Natalie M. Johnson; his beloved sons, Graham Johnson, William Randolph Johnson and his wife, Jane, and Marshall Clark Johnson and his wife, Mary Kay, of Morganton, N.C.; two grandchildren, Marshall Bruce Johnson and Kacey Page Johnson, also of Morganton, N.C.; a sister, Mesa J. Allsbrook and her husband, Billy S. Allsbrook, of Hallieford, Va.; and a niece, Karen C. Harlow of Richmond; as well as many devoted friends. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club, the Sons of the Revolution and the Society of Colonial Wars. He was a wonderful father, brother and friend, and we shall all miss him greatly. Arrangements to follow. |
JOHNSON, Stephen, of Richmond, departed this life October 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Johnson. He is survived by two sons, Larry and Charles Johnson; three daughters, Marsha Merriman, Barbara Shepperson (Andrew) and Nicole Johnson; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. Minister Gina Whitaker officiating. Burial Woodland Cemetery. |
JONES, Mrs. Yvonne, of Richmond, departed this life October 2, 2009. She is survived by one daughter, Yvette Jones; three sons, Theodore Meekins, Rodney Jones and Michael Jones; five grandchildren, Mario Jones, Lavon Whitlow, Kimberly Haskins, Jebria Jones and Desmond Meekins; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elizabeth Johnson, Lillie Jenkins and Marie Gibson; one brother, Robert Reed; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Rolonda Meekins; one sister-in-law, Louise Reed; one brother-in-law, Andy Gibson; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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Oct 6, 2009 The funeral for Kathleen Grant Lawson, 88, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 3, 2009, was held Monday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Revs. Thomas Barnes and Tracy Freeman officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Terry Love, Roger Wells Jr., Andrew Smith, David Andrews, Barry Cannaday, Mark Hatchett, Grant Kennedy and Adam Cannaday. |
KEYSER, Norman A., 85, of Lottsburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was the co-owner along with his brother, R. Calvin Keyser, of Keyser Brothers Crab Plant in Lottsburg, Va. He was a member of Coan Baptist Church, Heathsville, Va. Norman was also a World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Allyene H. Keyser; one son, Jeffrey W. Jewell and wife, Tina, of Lottsburg, Va.; one brother, R. Calvin Keyser and wife, Ruth, of Lottsburg, Va.; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood, Va., on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Coan Baptist Church, Heathsville, Va., on Thursday, October 8, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Henderson United Methodist Church Cemetery, Callao, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Coan Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 156, Heathsville, Va. 22473 or Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 82, Callao, Va. 22435. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com |
KING, Helen Louise Taylor, 87, lifelong resident of Petersburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She had been a current resident of Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Colonial Heights, Va. Helen was born on January 24, 1922, in Victoria, Va., and as a young child moved with her parents and siblings to Petersburg, Va. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1940 and was a previous Federal employee of the Defense General Supply Center, Richmond, Va. Her church membership was at Elm Street Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., and in her later years, Pine Grove Baptist Church of Dinwiddie County, Va. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, John Percivall Taylor and Amy Gertrude Douglas Taylor; her loving husband, Herbert Cleveland King, Jr.; and her sisters, Doris Dickens, Ruth Gunter, Bertha Black and Maxine Morris. Surviving members of Helen's family are her two sons, Herbert Cleveland King III (Sonny), and his wife, Diane, John Wayne King; and her two daughters, Linda K. Cothron and Sharon K. Nolan. She also leaves many wonderful memories to her seven grandchildren (Kimberly Elksnis, Tracy Lather, Theresa King, April Price, Ralph (BJ) Cothron, Dylan Nolan and Caitlin Nolan). She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was devoted to her family and the Lord. She will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the staff at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center for their care and support. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either the or the American Diabetic Association. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
KINLAW, Gloria Fisher, 87, of Richmond, passed away October 5, 2009. She was the last of seven daughters of the late Gregory and Edna Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Calton F. Kinlaw of Richmond; son, Evan M. Gerlach Jr. and his wife, Sue Scott Sampson, of Richmond; daughter, Gloria Gerlach Griffin and her husband, William O. Griffin III, of Baton Rouge, La.; six grandchildren, William O. Griffin IV and Melanie Griffin Derry, both of Baton Rouge, La., Anna S. Lingley of Virginia Beach, Matthew S. Sampson of Roanoke, Jennifer M. Gerlach and Laura C. Gerlach, both of Richmond; and three great-grandsons. Mrs. Kinlaw was a former member of Brookland United Methodist Church (formerly Staples Mill Methodist Church), where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir. In recent years, she was a member of Staples Mill Road Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
LEWTER, Evelyn G., 88, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was the widow of Raymond G. Lewter Sr. and was preceded in death by her bothers and sisters, Alfred Gregory, Charles Gregory, Willard Gregory, Louise Cobb and Madeline Gibson. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Raymond G. Lewter Jr. and Diane H. Lewter; grandsons, Gregory S. Lewter and his wife, Stephanie H. Lewter and William H. Lewter; great-grandchildren, Brittany Diane Lewter, Kyle Heath Lewter, and Dustyn Ray Lewter; brother, Ernest Gregory and his wife, Shirley Gregory; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandston Baptist Church or Alzheimer's Assoc. |
LEE, Mrs. Gertrude J., formerly of Buckingham County, Virginia, departed this life on September 30, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Rev. Gladys Meekins (Vincent Sr.) and Alice Meekins; four sons, Deacon Edward Lee, Julian Lee (Frances), Alfred Lee (Edna) and Rev. Beverly Lee Jr. (Edwina); 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florine Culley and Virginia Gillis (Henry); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Avenue. Pastor A. Lincoln James officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
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LEPROUX, Betty Ann. She is survived by her husband, Louis LeProux Sr.; her children, Paul, Larry, Sherri and Gail; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Betty and Lou forever. |
Linda Jo Arrington Lopez, 61, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Monday, October 5, 2009. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Brenda Lee Love, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Eunice Kester and James D. Proffitt. Her husbands, Donald Snidow and James N. Love; as well as her brother J.D. Proffitt; preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Ganella Bolden and husband, Tony, of Georgia, Dewayne Sarks and wife, Shari, of Roanoke, James Ray Sarks, of Roanoke, and Donna Ashe and husband, Michael, of Wirtz. Her grandchildren include Kaile Nunley, Samantha, Troy and Jacey Ashe, Kourtne Garland, Cameron, Austin, and Haley Sarks, Ashley Sarks and William Jones. Her sisters include Charlotte Musik and husband, Bill, of North Carolina, Janet Musik and husband, Babe, of West Virginia, Linda Rodkey, of Roanoke, and Cammy Campbell, of Christiansburg. She also had many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends, Preston, Bud, Lucy, all her friends at the Lodge; and also her furry friends, Lucky and FuFu. She attended New Beginnings Church at Cloverdale. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Curry, Dr. Randall Hess, and staff at the oncology and radiology department at Lewis Gale Hospital. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home on 1001 Franklin Road in Roanoke. A Funeral Service celebrating Brenda's life will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Pastor Alan Woody and Elder Eddie Crews will officiate and deliver her eulogy. The gentlemen serving as pallbearers are Dewayne Sarks, James Ray Sarks, Michael Ashe, Josh Campbell, Bubba Campbell and William Dickerson. Please send condolences to, . In lieu of flowers, the family would like all memorial donations be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018 in Brenda's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Lotz Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1001 Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016, 540-982-1001. Please feel free to dress casual, Brenda would want that., Make a memorial contribution |
LUMPKIN, Joyce Anne Jenkins, 72, of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at MCV Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mary Virginia Quinn Jenkins and Thomas W. Jenkins Jr. Mrs. Lumpkin retired from the VDOT as a Secretary. She is survived by her husband, Paul L. Lumpkin Sr.; a son, Paul "Lennie" Lumpkin Jr. of Chester; a daughter, Lisa Jubran and husband, Khaled, of Chesterfield; a brother, Thomas W. Jenkins III and wife, Brenda, of Bridgewater; six grandchildren, Daniel, Trey, Melany, and Ashley Lumpkin, Alia and Jessica Jubran; one great-granddaughter, Alissa Kidd; two nieces, Tracie Jenkins of Swansboro, North Carolina, and Denise Marshall of Palmyra; and a nephew, Thomas W. Jenkins IV of Tokyo, Japan. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Inurnment will be private. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
MORRISON, K. Gordon, was born on March 12, 1958 in Paisley, Scotland. Gordon died on September 30, 2009 at his home in Rockville, Virginia. Gordon is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carolyn Hammond Morrison; his parents, Ivan and Elizabeth Morrison; three sisters, Lesley, Christine and Beverly; three brothers-in-law, Vince, Jonathan and Feridon; two nephews, Kyle and Ian; one niece, Kara; one sister-in-law, Joan; along with a large extended family in Canada and the UK. Gordon worked for Crown BMW for 16 years, developing many friendships during that time. Gordon loved his job and the people he worked with. Gordon also developed many close relationships inside the worldwide brotherhood of Jehovah's Witnesses. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on October 10, 2009 at the Ashland Kingdom of Jehovah's Witnesses, 14048 Greenwood Church Road, Ashland, Virginia 23005. Flowers may be sent to Gordon's home address. |
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Joe Donald Marshall, 70, of Salem, Va., died on Monday, October 5, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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MAYO, Bertha "Melle" Vermelle, 64, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday October 5, 2009. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Howard A. Mayo III; sons, Howard A. Mayo IV and his wife, Deborah, Dr. Douglas David Mayo and his wife, Kristina, Reverend Samuel Terrell Mayo and his wife, Amy; brothers, S. David McIlwain, Terrell Ernest McIlwain and his wife, Vikki; grandchildren, Alex, Abby, Adam, Jackson, Harrison and Reagan Mayo. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Iron Bridge Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Iron Bridge Baptist Church, 10900 Iron Bridge Rd., Chester, Va. 23831 or Mt. Hope Baptist Church, General Delivery, Mannboro, Va. 23105. |
McCONNELL, Virginia Hawks, 89, of Richmond, passed away October 3, 2009. She was the widow of Albert F. McConnell. She is survived by her son, William F. "Bill" McConnell and his fianc‚e, Diane Huddleston; three grandchildren, William Bradley, Julia Dare, and Brent Wood McConnell; three close friends, Frank Stezier, George Mahler and Marie Barnette. Mrs. McConnell was an active, longtime member of Walmsley Boulevard United Methodist Church, where she served on various committees. She was a graduate of Goochland High School and a lifetime member of Woodman of the World. Her family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Bliley's- Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Walmsley Boulevard United Methodist Church. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Huffman Memorial Park. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle., Make a memorial contribution |
McCULLOUGH, James Joseph "Jay", passed away October 3, 2009 after a brave struggle with cancer. Jay was born February 19, 1948 in Wierton, W.Va. He is survived by his partner, Don Warren Jr.; sons, Christian James McCullough and Joseph William McCullough, and their mother, Suzanne Ferguson; brothers, Robert C. McCullough and his wife, Sandy, and Michael McCullough and his wife, Nancy; a sister, Stephanie Gurrera and her husband, George; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nephews and friends. Predeceasing Jay were his parents, Robert C. and Lois McCullough; and a son, Douglas Scott. He graduated from Boston Conservatory of Music with BFA in musical comedy. He was a passionate supporter of the arts as a director, choreographer, actor, singer and dancer. He worked with the Barksdale Theater at Hanover Tavern, Swift Creek Mill Playhouse, Encore Theater Company, Richmond Triangle Players (Board of Directors), Chamberlayne Actors Theater, Henrico Theater Company, Theater Company at Fort Lee, John Rolfe Players, Brandermill Community Theater, The Festival of the Arts at Dogwood Dell, Nottingham Arts Theater (Nottingham, England), and he sang with the Richmond Men's Chorus. He spent many years in telecommuni-cations with Central Fidelity Bank and Capital One (U.S. and U.K.). Theater was his passion - the job in telecommunications paid the bills. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 8. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Richmond Triangle Players, P.O. Box 6905, Richmond, Va. 23230 or ROSMY, P.O. Box 5542, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
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MILEY, Elizabeth Clyce Britton proceeded to the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, early on October 4, 2009. She was the widow of George Errett Miley Jr. of Richmond. Her living descendants are George Errett Miley III and his wife, Hanna, of Phoenix, Ariz., Carol Paxton Miley Clarke and her husband, Larry, of Pensacola, Fla., and Virginia "Gindy" Britton Miley of Richmond. Mrs. Miley had two grandchildren, David Mason Clarke of Pensacola, Fla., and Elizabeth Paxton Clarke Hammett of Garland, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Seth, Madison, Jackson and Tyler Clarke. Betty attended the College of William & Mary, where she graduated with a BA in English. She retired from teaching in Henrico Public Schools in 1977. She was a loyal and faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church on Monument Avenue. Visitation will be at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 6. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, in the Hermitage Chapel, 1600 Westwood Avenue, Richmond. Interment will be private. Pastor Sparky Pritchard will preside. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be sent to Mrs. Miley's favorite charities, The Braille Circulating Library, 2700 Stuart Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220-3305; Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 9760, Richmond, Va. 23228-0760; or Antioch Network, PMB #149, 9524 W. Camelback Rd., Suite 130, Glendale, Ariz. 85305. |
MILLER, Mr. Alfred H., of 2119 Piping Tree Ferry Road, Mechanicsville, Va., departed this life October 5, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
at the cemetery and at the home of Clay and Muffin Morris, 961 Ingalls Street, Clifton Forge. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions in Mrs. Morris' name to the King Memorial Church, 15229 Craig Creek Road, Oriskany, Va. 24130. Arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge. To send a condolence to be printed and presented to the family, please visit, Make a memorial contribution |
MORTON, Viola, 82, of Richmond, Va., departed this life October 4, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rose Baskerville and Alton Baskerville (Phyllis); six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother, Henry Baskerville (Yvonne); a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Al Jones officiating. Interment Forest Lawn. |
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will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held noon on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Villa Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Jake Huffman officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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PEARCE. Services for Mrs. Genean Pearce are scheduled for today, Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m. at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Avenue. |
REAVES, Deborah Allen, of Richmond, departed this life October 4, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
and at other times at the residence at 882 Coal Creek Road, Galax, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Fox Cemetery, c/o Joyce W. Phipps, 1852 Maple Shade Road, Independence, Va. 24348. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
James Arthur Risley, 78, of Moneta, Va., died on Monday, October 5, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, Va., 540-721-9375., Make a memorial contribution |
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Oct 6, 2009 The funeral for Ritchie Lynn Carter, 42, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 1, 2009, was held Monday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway. The Rev. Paul Hooker officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Ricky Wagoner, Donald Ashby, Kelly Ratcliff, Jerry Thompkins, Andrew Wright and Paul Hooker. |
RIVERS, Roberta Lee, died on October 3, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Robert Bates Ball Sr. and the late Edna Hurt Ball. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dake Rivers. Surviving her are her son, Christopher Bryan Rivers; and her brother, Robert B. "Butch" Ball Jr. She was a devoted mother and wife who loved the land and her countless animals. Services will be conducted at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 9, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UVA Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center, P.O. Box 800773 Charlottesville, Va. 22908. Arrangements by Bliley's - Central. |
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Dr. Stanley L. Scarborough, 75, of Palm Cost, Fla., and formerly of Bassett, Va., died on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
SMITH, Lois Mae, of Richmond, departed this life October 1, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Silas M. Smith; one daughter, Glenda M. Smith; one brother, James Moore (Cyrill); two sisters, Mary A. Stukes and Lillie Johnson; 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, 10 a.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 22nd and X Streets, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Rev. Lynne Washington, pastor officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
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Oct 6, 2009 Dr. Stanley L. Scarborough, 75, of Palm Coast, Fla., and formerly of Bassett, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Florida Hospital Ocean View in Ormond Beach. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
STEFURAK, Ada "Susie" Andrews, beloved wife, mother and nanny, 54, of King William, left us to be with her Lord on October 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, James B. Andrews Sr.; and mother, Vergie Andrews; her older brother, James B. Andrews Jr.; and older sister, Barbara Candiff. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Danny P. Stefurak; two daughters, Lynn Kepner and husband, Tim, and Brandie Chaffin; her younger brother, Vernon Andrews and his wife, Terri, and a younger sister, Michelle Bass; sister-in law, Olga Nunnally and her husband, Cooper; stepmother, Mamie Andrews; seven grandchildren, three uncles, one aunt, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Bliley's -Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday (Today) and Tuesday, and where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. |
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Roy Lee Knighting Roy Lee Knighting, age 73, of Castleton went to be with his Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2009 with his family by his side after a long illness. Roy Lee loved the outdoors. He was a farmer all of his life and worked on the Evans and Castaldi farms in Castleton. He also drove the school bus in Rappahannock County for many years. He took great pride in his family, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Roy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha; his daughter, Debbie and her fianc?, Roy Weakley of Castleton and his son, Roy Alan Knighting and his wife, Shelly of Front Royal. Additional survivors include 3 grandchildren, Brandy Knighting and her fianc?, Troy Cleer, Dillon Knighting and Jeremy Cook, and two great-grand-children, Logan Butler and Isabella Knighting. He is also survived by his four sisters, Louise Moubray and her husband, Floyd, Pat Brockman and her husband, David, Juanita Davis and her husband, Duke and Geneva Williams and her husband, Junior and five brothers, Frank Knighting and his wife, Mary, Robert Weakley and his wife, Stephanie, Floyd Weakley and his wife, Margaret, Elmer Weakley and his wife, Marie, and Junior Weakley and his wife, Margaret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie V. Weakley and Roy Benon Knighting and his brother, Wayne Weakley. At Roy's request, funeral arrangements will be private. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Hope Hill Baptist Church, 17 Hope Hill Rd. Castleton, VA 22716 and /or St. Jude's 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lee Price and the Rev. George Jarels officiating. Interment will follow in the Harless Cemetery, Longshop. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coal Miner Heritage Association, c/o Trudy Albert, 4891 Whitethorne Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2009, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
WALLER, Christine Amelia Ruffin, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Henry Morton Ruffin and Mamie Odessa Braxton Ruffin; two sisters, Thelma Newbill and Ada Lacy; and a special aunt, Carliene Campbell; she is survived by her faithful husband, Irvin; three sons, Morton (AKA Muhammad Shabazz) and wife, Carolyn, Ruffin, and Tyrone; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn; brother-in-law, Paul Lacy; niece, Paulette Lacy-Harris; first cousins, Garrett Ruffin, Richard Ruffin, and Margaret Campbell; grandchildren, Patrice Ceesay (Kemo), Tanita Taylor (Lenny), Tarita Tillman (Julius), Martin Waller, Martina Waller-Harris (Kimani), Shekina, Garrett, Chase, and Terrence Waller; great-grandchildren, V. Antoine Waller, Martel Whitfield-Jones, Tristan Waller, Jaelyn Tillman, Natalia Jennings, and Justin and Bryson Taylor; great-niece, Kamaria Harris; and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street on Wednesday, October 7 at 12 noon. Rev. E.D. McCreary, eulogist. Intombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
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WEST, Patricia Gast, 72, a resident of Waverly, died on October 5, 2009. Born on February 15, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Thelma Gwaltney Gast. She was the widow of James F. West Sr. She was a member of Waverly Baptist Church and a fifty-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star including the Alpha Chapter #1, OES, Petersburg and the Waverly Chapter #172, OES (charter member and past Worthy Matron). She was also a member of the Thomas Rolfe Chapter Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. Pat was a former member of the Waverly Woman's Club. She worked as a bookkeeper for Spencer Brothers in Waverly for 17 years and also worked as a bookkeeper at Glenn's Automotive and at Claremont Manor. She is survived by her son, James F. West Jr. of Waverly; a grandson, R. Brian Denny and wife, Kimberly, of Hopewell; a sister, Linda G. Smith and husband, Richard, of Pasadena, Md.; a brother, Kenneth Gast and wife, Karen, of Pasadena, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield with Rev. Keith Whitfield officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be an Eastern Star Memorial Service during the visitation on Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Waverly Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, Va., 23890, and to the Waverly Fire Department, P.O. Box 318, Waverly, Va., 23890. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. |
WHITE, Mrs. Marjorie, of Henrico County, departed this life October 4, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. |
WILKINSON, Norman Goode, 70, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Jane Wilkinson; stepson, Jeffrey Hall and his wife, Wendy; sisters, Elsie Robinson and Edith Blanton; brother, Linwood Wilkinson and his wife, Juanita; grandchildren, Chelsea, Luke and Hunter Hall. He was preceded in death by his son, Norman Parker Wilkinson; and brothers, James, Randolph and Edward Wilkinson; and a sister, Bonnie Puryear. Mr. Wilkinson served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His grandchildren were the "light of his life". A special appreciation goes to the staff at Odessey Hospice for the personal care and service they provided. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 18100 Genito Rd., Moseley, Va. 23120. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Horne Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Dusty Etter with interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, however those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the church or charity of your choice. The Williams family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2009, from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kelly Howlett officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be held on Wednesday evening, October 7, 2009, at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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WOOLDRIDGE, William Charles Sr., 79, of Richmond, departed this life on October 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys E. Wooldridge; son, William Charles Wooldridge Jr.; and granddaughter, Dr. Tanya Wooldridge. He leaves to cherish his loving memory four daughters, Alice N., Carol M., Ivory D. Wooldridge and Gladys Lightner (Leroy); four sons, Thomas L. (Crystal), Carl M., Eugene D. Wooldridge and John Walker; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brother, William T. Wooldridge Jr. Thanks to his caregivers, Lisa Smith, Carol Wooldridge, Cidney Lightner and Denise Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eugene Peay officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Wilbur (Bud) Wright, 85, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vergie; his son, Warren Douglas Wright, of Roanoke, Va., and his wife Maura; and his daughter, Karen Lee Humphlett and her husband, Charles, of Las Vegas, Nev. He is also survived by grandchildren, Samuel and Tina Wright, of Holbrook, N.Y., and their daughters, Lauren and Melanie; Donna and Peter Mortensen, of Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., and their daughters, Amanda, Nicole and Shannon; Matthew Wright of Yakima, Wash., and Kimberly Freeman, of Fairfax, Va. He was a noble and humble man who loved his wife, his family and his country. He was stationed on the USS Pennsylvania during the Pearl Harbor invasion and went on to serve with honor for the rest of World War II. He spent his life outdoors and the splendor of nature's bounty was the source of his spirituality. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to Carilion Clinic Hospice, 1615 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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