Abraham Harry Delman, 79, of Palmyra, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at his home., He was born June 6, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Nathan and Helen Noodleman. He was also predeceased by his wife, Lilyan E. Delman., Mr. Delman graduated from City University of New York with an accounting degree. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Fluvanna SPCA. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Beth Israel Congregation., Survivors include his children, Michael Delman, Larry Delman and Rachel Delman Turniansky; a sister, Mildred Blank; and seven grandchildren, Baruch, Rashi, Yitzi, Yehuda, Shaindel, Jessica, and Stephanie., Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home chapel with Rabbi Daniel Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at the Hebrew Cemetery. |
Alan Martin Bruns, 82, a retired reporter and editor died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at his home in Falls Run, Fredericksburg. He had been in hospice care since mid-September. His death was attributed to congestive heart failure., He was born April 16, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Mary Bryan Bruns and John D. Bruns. Both Mary and John Bruns were originally from New Orleans and Alan had a deep affection for that city., His real love was the newspaper business. A year out of the University of Virginia, he was jobless when a family friend suggested he try working as a reporter for the Charlottesville Progress, then a family-owned newspaper. Mr. Bruns said after a few days he knew he had found what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He was a demon two fingered typist, a dogged reporter, and a careful copy editor. He was avid at covering politics and government and in keeping meetings open to the public and on the record. He knew well the political rhythms of government and was fond of writing about them in columns set in an imaginary village in rural Virginia., His newspaper career took him from The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he was city editor to the Richmond Times Dispatch and back to the Progress as a reporter and state editor and then to the Washington Star. After the Star closed in 1982, Mr. Bruns worked part time for the Washington Times. His last job was at the Congressional Record Index Office., Mr. Bruns is survived by his wife, Nancy Talmont Bruns, who was his prime caregiver; a son, Bryan R. Bruns of Bloomington, Indiana; two daughters, Mary Anderson Bruns of Seagrove Beach, Florida and Cameron Talmont Vardeman of Centreville, Virginia; nine grandchildren, Alma Asay of New York City, Logan A. Asay of Silver Spring Maryland, Joseph Asay of Seagrove Beach, Florida, Katharine V. Stoddard of Richmond, William A. Vardeman and Hallie M. Vardeman of Centreville, Lily Bruns of Lakeland, Florida, Robin Bruns of Bloomington, Indiana, and Netapong Sappermpun of Seagrove Beach, Florida; a sister, Mary K. Ascher of San Francisco; and two brothers, Albert M. Bruns and Scott Bruns of Seagrove Beach, Florida; and many cousins and other relatives. His marriage to Jean Randolph Bruns terminated in divorce., Mr. Bruns 's parents fled urban life for the country when Alan was about five and he grew up at his grandparents' summer home, Dungannon, in Buckingham County, Virginia, on the James River near Howardsville. He bloomed in the country atmosphere and as an adult, he enjoyed visits to the old house and to the village of Howardsville. The Brunses never missed a reunion with Scottsville High School classmates. His website Howardsville-Some-History tells his story of growing up in the country., Mr. Bruns was a self- taught genealogist and enjoyed collecting family histories. He was a descendant of early settlers of Charleston, South Carolina, and he particularly liked visiting that city. Through his mother, he descended from prominent New England families. He also enjoyed other people's family histories and he had been extremely supportive of Nancy Bruns' work with her family and with the Fredericksburg Oral History project. He devoted the last years of his life to making scrapbooks of family histories and of subjects interesting to himself, including his work at The Daily Progress., Mr. Bruns also loved trains going back, in part, to his experience as a CandO telegrapher during World War II when high school students were trained and hired to replace essential railroad personnel who had been called to service in the Army Signal Corps. Mr. Bruns returned to Scottsville High School for his senior year. He then entered the University of Virginia where he roomed with many military veterans., All of his experiences were fodder for his repertoire of stories, jokes, and comments on life. Many are reflected on his website., Nancy Bruns joined him in many of his interests and the couple grew very interested in Civil War history after moving here in 1995. They also were supportive of the historic preservation movement for many years and enjoyed nothing more than a visit to a historic house. Alan was particularly fond of the Rising Sun Tavern where Nancy was a guide (wench). He said he liked telling people calling for his wife that Mrs. Bruns had just gone down to the tavern., The service for Mr. Bruns will be at Covenant Funeral Service in Fredericksburg Chapel 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009. |
CHARITY, Alex "Jitt," of Charles City, departed this life October 18, 2009. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Earl and Annie Lou Charity, he is survived by two daughters, Ashley and Alexus; three sons, Charles, Alex Jr. and Alan; one stepson, Chavon Johnson; grandchild, Alana; three brothers, Earl (Marion), Herman (Brenda), Roscoe (Etta); two sisters, Vickie Black (Calvin), Faye Owhin (Greg); one devoted friend, LaTonya Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City, Virginia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (today) at Gilfield Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Jones officiating. Interment Gilfield Church Cemetery. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church by the Rev. Kenneth P. Lane. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Betty Jeanne Enicks Altizer, 73, a resident of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She passed peacefully embraced with love and light. Betty was born on November 20, 1935, in West Virginia, and was married to Jack V. Altizer just shy of 50 years. Betty was a graduate of East Bank High School, in West Virginia, and of West Virginia University where she obtained both her bachelor of science and masters in mathematics. She taught high-level math to engineering students at West Virginia University. She also taught math at Virginia Commonwealth University and Roanoke College. Before her illness, Betty worked with her husband and daughter at their family business, Altizer & Altizer, where she was the office manager and accounts manager. Her essence was of beauty, inside and out, intelligence, kindness, and unconditional love. Her husband and her daughter could not have asked for a better wife and mother. Betty is survived by her husband, Jack; her daughter, Bettina C. Altizer; her sister, Peggy Wurtz; her brother-in-law, George Wurtz; her sister-inlaw, Linda Martin; her loving and caring friends, Bill Lindsey, Cathy LaPrade, Laura Brooks, and Marlene Williamson; her nephew, George Wurtz; her nieces, Jeanne Talhouk and Jayne Wurtz Ford; and her co-workers, Diane Reese and Carolyn Miller. Family visitation will be held this Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24018 and the Memorial Service will begin at 4 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Justin Andrew ANGELL From the day you were born, we knew how special you would be in each of our lives. You were such a beautiful baby; watching you grow & change into a fine, charming, handsome young man was a blessing. You truly touched each of our lives & so many others in a special way. Today we celebrate all the birthdays we shared with you., Happy Birthday in Heaven, We love & miss you., Maw Maw Freda, Paw Paw Wayne & Lola, Uncle Jeff, Cynthia & Phoenix, Aunt Christi, Craig,, Josh & Brooke, Make a memorial contribution |
HOOPER, Antoinette "Toni," of Richmond, Va., passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Loving mother, devoted grandmother, and active member of her church, she was a pillar of strength and faith to family, friends, and all who knew her. Toni is survived by her loving children, Sharon (James) Cott and John Hooper; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Mary Cott. She was predeceased by husband, Harry Hooper. A memorial service will be held at River Road Methodist Church on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:30 am. "Your Heart Shall Live Forever." Psalms 22:26. |
Kathleen Dale Dannel Barton, 85, of Harrisonburg, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Kathleen was born on June 1, 1924, in Roanoke, Va., and was the daughter of the late William Morris and Nancy Maude Burnett Dannel. She was a homemaker and devoted all of her time to her husband, children and grandchildren. In August of 1940, she married Earl Leslie Barton, who died on June 28, 1976. Kathleen is survived by her children, Gary Barton, of Harrisonburg, Michael Barton and wife, Karen, of Bridgewater, Robert Barton and wife, Benita, of Ashville, N.C., Wesley Barton, of Las Vegas, Nev., Dr. James W. Barton, of Richmond, Angela Barton and Nancy Barton, both of Harrisonburg, and Donna Greer and husband, Dr. William Greer, of Roanoke; and grandchildren, Amber Barton, Jimmy Barton, Cathy Adkins, Rodney Barton, Andy Barton, Jarod Barton. Besides her parents and husband, Kathleen was preceded in death by a brother, Harold M. Dannel; and a sister, Estelle Robertson. Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 or the , 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801. Online condolences may be sent to the Barton family by visiting, . Arrangements by the Kyger Funeral Home & Crematory, Harrisonburg, Va. Services will be announced at a later date., Make a memorial contribution |
Bertie Smith Oesterheld, Bertie Smith Oesterheld, 67, went to be with her Lord Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born January 8, 1942, to the late Bernard N. and Opal L. Smith., Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Sharon Annette Oesterheld and her father and mother-in-law, Yerby F. Oesterheld Sr. and Thelma H. Oesterheld., She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother., She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Yerby F. "Lucky" Oesterheld Jr.; her daughter, Sheryl O. Haney and her husband, W. Keith Haney; her grandson, Joshua W. Haney and his wife, Lara R. Haney; her grandson, Jacob A. Haney and his special friend, Justine Newman; her sister, Shirley S. Breneman; her sister-in-law, Louise O. Seay and her husband, H. Douglas Seay; and a large extended family of many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her church family from Crooked Run Baptist Church., She enjoyed taking care of others, gardening, playing bridge and being with her friends., The family wishes to express gratitude for the loving and compassionate care she received from the staff on the 7th Floor at Martha Jefferson Hospital., The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home with the Reverend Karl Hrebik and Mr. Roger Browning officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Crooked Run Baptist Church Building Fund, 7351 James Madison Highway, Rapidan, VA 22733 or 20/20 Vision Ministries, c/o Kathy Davis, 2942 Boonesville Road, Free Union, VA 22940 |
Kate Hawley Bow, 98, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was born on December 12, 1910. Mrs. Bow was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Bow, who was killed in action in World War II; a sister, Marie H. Minter; and two brothers, Dorman W. Hawley and Clifford (Jack) Hawley. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Bow Taylor, of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Sharon R. Taylor, also of Roanoke, and Woody Taylor and wife, Louise, and their daughter, Audrey Taylor, all of Kyneton, Australia. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue. Ben Mewald, Minister, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Laurel Ridge Cemetery, Roanoke County. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, . Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford, N.C., is serving the Brothers family., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., 1001 Second Ave., Rockford, Ill. To share a memory or condolence, visit, Make a memorial contribution |
s for Mary Whitehurst Buckwalter will be held at 11 a.m. today in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
DOWELL, Carol Scott "Mickee," 64, of Mechanicsville, passed suddenly October 21, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Marshall E. Dowell; daughter, Kim; son, Marshall Jr.; grandchildren, Jacob, Tanner, Fairan and Georgia; sisters, Marie Phillips and Eloise Edwards. Carol was an avid tennis player, who loved thoroughbred horse racing and was widely known as an excellent handicapper. She also named dozens of race horses, in particular, Scrappy T., who ran second in the 2005 Preakness. She was probably best known for her loving, caring affection for her family, in particular for her grandchildren, Jacob, Tanner, Fairan and Georgia, as well as any child she came into contact with. The family will receive friends Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital on Brook Road. |
FLEMING, Mrs. Carolyn, of Richmond, departed this life October 22, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
Charles Coty Moore, 79, of Crozet, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009, in The Village at Gordon House in Gordonsville., He was born December 27, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of the late Mary Hardie Moore., He was a United States Navy Veteran serving his county during the Korean Conflict., Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Janine Moore of Crozet; one daughter, Laura Mary Gasparini and husband, Guillaume, of Gordonsville; two sons, John Charles Moore of Richmond and Christopher James Moore and his wife, Mary Christine, of Broadway; and two grandchildren, John Owen Moore and Sophia V. Gasparini., A memorial service will be held at a later date., Preddy Funeral Home of Gordonsville is in charge of arrangements. |
MARTIN, Charles William "Bill" Sr., 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at his residence. He was a paratrooper in the United States Army, having served in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Martin was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a past president of the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284, and a Past State Commander of the VFW Post #2239. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edythe S. Martin; a son, Charles W. "Bill" Jr. and wife, Laura, of New Kent; two granddaughters, Alex and Jesse Martin of Providence Forge; a sister, Dorothy Wilkerson of Appomattox; a devoted niece, Tracy Schutt of Colonial Heights; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church, with the Reverend Dr. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment private. The family will receive friends following the service at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 17001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, or the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, 916 Meridian Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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JENKINS, Cluverius "C.L." III, of Richmond, departed this life October 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Jenkins; one daughter, Renita Jenkins; two sons, Cluverius IV and Louis Jenkins; six grandchildren; three sisters, Theresa Bracy (Jimmy), Elois Willis (Archie) and Claudette Pack; one uncle, Willis S. Jenkins (Dorothy); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in- law, Demetrite Jenkins; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Arthur and Shirley Harris; two brothers-in-law, Sean Gasque and Larry Hargrove Jr.; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 noon, at Moore Street Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh Street, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Alonza Lawrence, pastor, officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends please assemble at the church at 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
in the lobby of the funeral home, and at other times at the residence of Maxine and Henry Ferrell, 105 Panama St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2100 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29606-3194. You may sign the online register at, Make a memorial contribution |
SCOTT, Contina, of Bumpass, Virginia, departed this life October 21, 2009. Remains rest with the Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimney Ct., Ashland, Va. 23005. Funeral notice later. |
Robert V. Cooke Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Robert V. Cooke Sr., 78, formerly of Chesapeake, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. Born in Old Norfolk County, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Julia L. Vanderhoff. He was also predeceased by a son, Randy G. Cooke and a sister, Mary Ann West. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served several years in Japan. He was the owner/operator of Cooke Hardware, Chesapeake. A talented musician, he played trumpet for the American Legion and the Khedive Temple. He was very active in the old Great Bridge community and supported many community projects over the years. An athlete, he was an avid supporter of the Great Bridge Football program and could be found on many of the local golf courses with his closest friends. Survivors include his son, Robert V. "Robbie" Cooke Jr. and wife Sondra of Currituck County, North Carolina; two grandsons, Corey and Kyle Cooke of Virginia Beach; three brothers, Larry, Johnny and Richard Cooke; nephews, Dennis West and Rick West; nieces, Karen Mellot and Jorita Turner; as well as a large extended family and many close friends. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Viewing will begin Sunday with the family receiving friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at, Make a memorial contribution |
ASH, Dale Edward, departed this life on October 18, 2009. He is survived by four sons, Kendrick Lane, Stephon Carolina, William Ash and Dale Ash Jr.; one daughter, Erica Quarles; two sisters, Daisy Mabry and Lutricia Purcell; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. from the Christian Antioch Church of God and Christ, Ebony, Va. Browns Funeral Service of Lawrenceville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements. |
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Wayne Edward Darr, 56, of Vesuvius, Va., died on Monday October 19, 2009. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Helen Daugherty, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mr. Melvin Artis DeBerry, 79, of Pulaski, Va., died on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
LOGAN, Dr. James Cecil, retired E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism at Wesley Theological Seminary, died on October 17, 2009. He is survived by a brother, William Curtis Logan; a sister-in-law, Chiswell Dabney Logan; and two nieces, Carol Logan Shimp (David) and Catherine Logan Straw (Michael). He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Mason Logan. A Service of Life and Resurrection will be held at Braddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester, Va., on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the General Endowment Fund, Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016. Funeral arrangements are being made by Omps Funeral Home, Winchester, Va. |
to celebrate her life will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Va., led by the Rev. Robert D. Smith. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall where the family will receive friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorials be directed to the First Presbyterian Building Fund, 2101 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24014., Make a memorial contribution |
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ROBINSON, Mrs. Elizabeth Faison, of Richmond, departed this life October 22, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
CHEWNING, Ellen Hunt, 84, of Richmond, formerly of Wake Forest, N.C., died on October 21, 2009 at Cedarfield. She was a graduate of Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia. She retired in 1986 from the position of supervisor of Guidance Services for the Richmond Public Schools. During her extensive education career, she received numerous honors and awards including delegate to the White House Conference on Children and Youth, Life Membership Award, Virginia Congress of PTA; Distinguished Service Award, Virginia Education Association; Humanitarian and Caring Person Award, American Association of Non-White Concerns; and Career Service Award, Virginia Counselors Association. She was president of the Richmond Urban League from 1980 to 1981. She was also the first woman appointed to the Henrico County School Board, the first woman to serve on the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board and the first woman to chair the Henrico Democratic Committee. After her retirement, she continued to play an active role in her community and her church, First Baptist Church of Richmond. She served on the board of the Daily Planet and was a member of the Steering Council of Richmond Urban Partnerships for Education (RUPES). In 1998, she received both the Outstanding Citizen Award by the Virginia Council on Social Welfare, Capital Area District and the Humanitarian and Caring Person Award by the Virginia Counselors Association. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Chewning; sister, Sue Smith; brother, William Hunt and his wife, Brenda; son, Thomas Chewning Jr. and his wife, Ute; daughter, Barbara Deeks and her husband, Jeff; granddaughter, Lynn Pekmezian and her husband, Dean; grandson, John Chewning and his wife, Danielle; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Nicholas and Maci Pekmezian, Aubrey and Owen Chewning. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009 in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Missions Trips, First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220 |
Emanuel "Sleepy" Washington Sr., 52, of Howardsville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at Trinity Mission of Charlottesville., He was born April 8, 1957, in Charlottesville, the son of the late Frances W. Smith. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Ellen Washington., Mr. Washington served in the United States Army for eight years and was a furniture mover with Leon White Moving Company. He enjoyed playing pool and played as long as he was able. Another passion was football and his favorite team was the Washington Redskins., Survivors include the mother of his children, Brenda Washington of Esmont; two sons, Emanuel Washington Jr. of Esmont and Brandon Washington of Newport News; three sisters, Ella Jordan and Junius, Thelma Washington and Lawrence, and Elisha Washington, all of Charlottesville; one brother, Alphonso Washington of Haynesville; a father-in-law, Edward Booker Sr. of Arvonia; a mother-in-law, Ruby Booker of Scottsville; two sisters-in-law, Mishelia Booker of Scottsville and Estella Hawkins and George of Palmyra; four brothers-in-law, Ronnie Booker of Norfolk, Eddie Booker and Carolyn, Danny Booker and Edward Booker Jr., all of Charlottesville; one uncle, James R. Washington and Deborah of Charlottesville; and four aunts, Liz Perkins and Bill of Charlottesville, Nannie Smith of Esmont, Cornelia Austin of Landover, Maryland, and Annie Powell of Washington, D.C.; two very special and close cousins, Kenneth and Bobby Washington; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends., The family would like to extend special thanks to the second floor staff at Trinity Mission., Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Mt. Alto Baptist Church, in Howardsville, with the Reverend Sylvester Turner officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery., The viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville. |
SLATER, Eva Newman, was born December 16, 1916 in Bronx, New York to Harry and Anna Newman. Her parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland who settled in the Bronx, where her father, Harry, started and built a successful furniture business. Eva was a graduate of Hunter College, Manhattan, N.Y., with a B.S. degree in chemistry. Eva and her husband, Arthur, built the family business, Slater Supply Company, in Farmingdale, New York. Eva's managerial contribution to the business was essential to its success. She raised three children, maintained the house, and tirelessly worked in Slater Supply. Eva was a champion of education, and she was vocal in curriculum and school issues, particularly issues of separation of Church and State. In a family of boys emphasizing sports, she developed a love of golf, winning the Class B Women's Club Championship at the Mill River Club in New York. Eva and Arthur retired to Boynton Beach, Fla., becoming a part of the Hunter's Run community. There she volunteered at her synagogue. Eva was very involved with various charitable organizations. Eva was known for her organizational skills, intelligence, charm and beauty. She moved to Richmond in 2002. Eva was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; and her older sister, Blanche Newman. She is survived by her three sons and their families, Mr. Jeffrey D. Slater of Long Island, New York, Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Slater; and grandsons, William and Jesse of Norwich, Conn.; and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Slater; granddaughters, Ellen Gager and husband, Phillip, of Richmond, Virginia; Anna Fernbach and husband, Philip, of Providence, Rhode Island, Deborah Slater of Manhattan, New York; and by her sister, Harriet Friedman and husband, Harold, of Glendale, New York. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Glendale, New York on Friday, October 23 at 1 p.m. Bruce and Joyce Slater will sit Shiva on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 at their home on 4603 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. |
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Marian G. Forehand CHESAPEAKE - Services for Marian Goodrich Forehand will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
BECKMAN, Frank Samuel, Ph.D., 88, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Beckman, devoted father of Susan Feller of Goochland, Va. and Denise and Jonathan Beckman of New Jersey; cherished grandfather of Michael, Brian and Andrew Feller of Goochland, Va. Dr. Beckman was employed by IBM from 1951 until 1971. From 1971 until 1985, he was the founder and chair of the Computer and Information Science Department at Brooklyn College, and from 1985 until 1993, he was the founder and executive director of the computer science Ph.D. program at CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. Dr. Beckman was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a graduate of City College, where he earned a B.S. degree in Mathematics and earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics at Columbia University. Dr. Beckman was a member of the American Mathematical Society, Mathematics Association of America and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Dr. Beckman was an active member of the Baker Street Irregulars, an organization of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts, and Dr. Beckman was a professor emeritus at Brooklyn College. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Beth Shalom Gardens, 2001 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, Va. 23238. Memorial donations in memory of Dr. Frank Samuel Beckman may be made to the American Mathematical Society, www.ams.org/development. |
AKERS, Genevieve S., 88, of Chesterfield, widow of Olin F. Akers, passed away October 21, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie A. Vaughan and husband, Neil Vaughan; son, Olin F. Akers Jr. and wife, Wanda Akers; four grandchildren, Chris and Davin Akers, Brandon and Aaron Vaughan; two great-grandchildren, Chris Akers Jr. and Hannah Vaughan. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday. Entombment Dale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
George Gilbert Vest was born on March 16, 1920, to the late Oscar William and Beatrice Baker Vest in Nelson County, Virginia, and was called to rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia, Virginia, at the age of 89., He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Marie Brown Vest; a brother, Robert Louis Vest; and a sister, Maizie Cruzer., He was a member of Mount Eagle Baptist Church in Nellysford, Virginia., During his life he served in World War II, worked as a farm manager, worked at Morton Frozen Foods and was very instrumental to the development of the territory known as Wintergreen. He had a love for Wintergreen, for the land, the mountains, and the woods. He loved to hunt and fish. Because of his long-standing association with Wintergreen, he had long been acclaimed as "the man you ought to talk to if you want to know something about Wintergreen.", He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend., He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Zand G. Vest of Faber, Virginia; one daughter, Patsy V. Rainey and Lewis of Brodnax, Virginia; two granddaughters. Velona Smith of Brodnax, Virginia, and Shelandice Rainey and Antwaine of Lawrenceville, Virginia; two grandsons, Lewis Rainey of Brodnax, Virginia, and Everette Harris of Charlottesville, Virginia; five great-granddaughters, Aliesha Rainey, Reshawyna Walker, Zuri McCroy, Jasanti Rainey and Amyiah Marie Rainey; two great-grandsons, Jakarey and Tyekese Taylor; two sisters, Teolia Turner and Lorraine Harris; one brother, Ervin Harris; a devoted neighbor, Rebecca Drumgold; a devoted friend of the family, Mary Cowan; a devoted friend, Donald Faulkner., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Mount Eagle Baptist Church in Nellysford, conducted by the Reverend Glenwood Morgan. Burial will be at the church cemetery., Lewis Funeral Home of Waynesboro is entrusted with the service. |
David J. George SUFFOLK - David Joseph George, 30, of the 3800 block of Pughesville Road, died Oct. 21, 2009. He was born in Arlington, Va., and was the son of Shanon Winfree George of Suffolk and the late Halford Vernon George Jr. David was a landscaper for Garden Escapes. He was an avid hiker and loved to work on cars. Besides his mother, David is survived by a brother, Jason George and wife Crystal; maternal grandmother, Mildred Winfree; a nephew, Jason George Jr.; an aunt, Kathy Winfree and husband Kenny; and an uncle, Keith Winfree. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery with Philip Gallagher officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Albert D. Gomez VIRGINIA BEACH - Albert Dennis Gomez, 58, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Virginia Beach. Dennis worked for 30 years in the shipping industry, a career that fueled his wanderlust and love of culture. During his work adventures, he lived in Atlanta, Charleston, Houston, Miami's South Beach, New Orleans, New York, Puerto Rico and San Francisco. But his favorite destination and true passion was Spain, a country he frequently visited over the years to spend time with family. His roots were in Virginia where he grew up and graduated from Kellam High School and Washington and Lee University. Dennis enjoyed life, loved making fun of life and was known for his sharp wit and biting sense of humor. He was an auxiliary member of the Ladies Martini Club and author of the best-selling periodical "Beige Colony Bubble." Dennis was the son of Edna Malbon Gomez and the late Albert Gomez and is survived by his sister, Lynda Gomez Strickler and her husband Stephen; brother, Antonio Juan Gomez and his wife Leigh; nieces, Annie Strickler Suttle and her husband Geoffrey, Graham Shaner Strickler and Emily Elizabeth Gomez; nephews, Michael Albert Gomez and Seve Roberto Gomez; and countless family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Memorial donations can be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of Dennis' life Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1124 Windsor Road in Virginia Beach. Gates open at 3 p.m. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
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Paul Thomas Groseclose, 69, of Dublin, Va., passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
Anita R. Gross VIRGINIA BEACH - Anita R. Gross, 81, died Oct. 22, 2009, in a local nursing home. She is survived by her husband, Dean C. Gross; two daughters, Valerie Jones and Catherine Yousfi; and two sons, Peter A. Jones and David E. Daskam. We shall miss her. A gathering for family and friends will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at her son David's home. Call 692-6558 for directions. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Howard Wendell Harris, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Arrangements by HamlarCurtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Lennie Young Harrison, 90, of Ferrum, Va., passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
HARRIS, Deacon Harry Lewis "Pa Pa," was the oldest of four children, born on December 12, 1916, in Cuckoo, Va., to the late Lewis and Mary Cosby Harris. His three brothers, Fred, Johnnie and Walter, preceded him in death. His early education was obtained in Louisa County. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served faithfully and received numerous awards. After his departure from the military, he then worked for the Henrico County Highway Department for 28 years and then he retired from Louisa County Public Schools, where he worked as a custodian. He was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Dorothy Ophelia Cosby for 63 years. After many years of beating all odds of illness, God called him home for sweet rest on October 18, 2009. He leaves to cherish his loving memory a loving and devoted wife, Dorothy C. Harris; a cherished and loving daughter, Evangelist Gloria Yates; five grandchildren, Elder Cordell Yates (Devin), Ashburn, Va., Shonda Harris-Muhammed (Demetrius), Richmond, Va., Shelia Phillips (Tory), Chesterfield, Va., William Coleman (Denise), Chesapeake, Va, Clifford Ruffin (Cynthia), Alexandria, Va.; nine great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew; a devoted goddaughter, Mariama Bamfield; and a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday evening in the Thomasson Watson Funeral Chapel from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 864 Pendleton Road, Mineral, Va. 23117, with Evangelist Gloria H. Yates officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with military and Masonic rites accorded. Thomasson Watson Funeral Service, Inc., Louisa, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.ddwatsonmortician.com. |
Deacon Harry Lewis Harris, Deacon Harry Lewis Harris "Pa Pa" was the oldest of four children, born on December 12, 1916, in Cuckoo, Virginia, to the late Lewis and Mary Cosby Harris. His three brothers, Fred, Johnnie, and Walter preceded him in death., His early education was obtained in Louisa County. He enlisted in the United States Army, where he served faithfully and received numerous awards. After his departure from the military, Harry then worked for Henrico County Highway Department for 28 years and then he retired from Louisa County Public Schools where he worked as a custodian., He was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Dorothy Ophelia Cosby for 63 years., After many years of beating all odds of illness, God called him home for sweet rest on Sunday, October 18, 2009., He leaves to cherish his loving memory, a loving and devoted wife, Dorothy C. Harris; a cherished and loving daughter, Evangelist Gloria Yates; five grandchildren, Elder Cordell Yates and Devin of Ashburn, Virginia; Shonda Harris-Muhammed and Demetrius of Richmond, Virginia; Shelia Phillips and Tory of Chesterfield, Virginia; William Coleman and Denise of Chesapeake, Virginia; Clifford Ruffin and Cynthia of Alexandria, Virginia; nine great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew; a devoted Goddaughter, Mariama Bamfield; and a host of relatives and friends., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Thomasson Watson Funeral Chapel., Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 864 Pendleton Road, Mineral, Virginia 23117, with Evangelist Gloria H. Yates officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Military and Masonic honors will be accorded., Thomasson Watson Funeral Service Inc. of Louisa is handling the arrangements. |
OWEN, Hazel Swicegood, passed away on October 20, 2009 at age 97. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul Vernon Owen; one son, Ronald D. Owen; brothers, Carlis Swicegood and William Hinton. Mrs. Owen was born in Danville, Va., but has resided in Richmond, Va. since 1943. Upon arriving in Richmond, she was hired by Mr. William Thalhimer to work in the Linen Department of Thalhimer's Department Store. Always looking for a new challenge, she did promotional work for FFV cookies, was a home economist for Miller & Rhoads Department Store, a Farberware representative, where she had the pleasure of cooking with Julia Childs for a demonstration at Thalhimer's. Last but not least, a beloved antique dealer, she was older than some of the antiques she sold. She and Paul opened their first antique shop in 1974 in White Stone, Northern Neck. Antiques were always her greatest love and she never lost interest. She continued dealing and appraising long after her retirement to Westminster Canterbury, and she never lost the thrill of finding that special something. While at Westminster Canterbury, she started several programs - "Get Acquainted for New Residents," "Sing Alongs," "Sunday Movie and Popcorn," and sponsored occasional dances for the residents in celebration of her birthday and Valentine's Day. She was a member of Reveille United Methodist Church and Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. She was past president of ACCA Temple Women's Club and past president of Richmond Home Economics Association. She was also a member of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Historical Society. She was active in the little theater groups and loved to dance, especially the Charleston. She will be dearly missed by her family and the many friends whose lives she enriched. She is survived by one son, David S. Owen and wife, Nancy; two daughters, Jane O. Harlan and husband, David, Pamela O. James and husband, William; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Adrian Swicegood and wife, Betty. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Westminster Canterbury Commons, 1550 Westbrook Court. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Westminster Canterbury Employees Christmas Fund or Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. The family sends special thanks to the staff on the third floor of Parsons Health Care who cared for our very special Mom. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elizabeth Mortlock officiating. The interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Home, 1101 Hampton St., Richmond, Va. 23220. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Hensley, Linda M. - Linda M. Hensley Linda M. Hensley, 59, of Warrenton, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was born in Scott .... |
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Dr. Mary Carolyn Hill, 54, of Pulaski, Va., died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Leon Howell EURE - Marshall Leon Howell, 73, of the 100 block of White Oak Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Howell was born in Gates County and was the son of the late Lamb and Etta Smith Howell. A retired farmer, he was a lifetime member of the Gates County Rescue Squad and for many years served as its captain. He was a charter member of the Ray's Beach Fishing Club and a member of Eure Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Angeline Vann Howell; and infant siblings, Charlie and Betty Howell. Surviving are his daughter, Debra H. Earley; his sister, Lettie Askew; and his granddaughter, Ashley Lauren Earley, all of Eure. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, by the Rev. Wayne Gardner. Burial will follow in the Howell Family Cemetery at the home. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home and all other times at the home of his sister, 129 White Oak Road, Eure. Floral tributes are welcomed or contributions may be made to the Gates County Rescue Squad 016 , U.S. Highway 158 E., Gatesville, NC 27938 or to any of the Gates County Volunteer Fire departments. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
SNEAD, Isaac Leeodust Jr., departed this life October 19, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Bernice Snead Sr.; his son, Isaac III; and his daughter, Kathy Snead. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Martha H. Snead; son, Clyde A. Snead (Tamela); three grandsons, Bryan and Brandon Snead and Torrance Allen; one sister, Gloria S. Crawley (Clyde); two brothers, Mack (Rosa) and Edward Snead (Barbara); two aunts, four sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 12 noon at St. James Baptist Church, 401 Blair Road (Goochland County), with Rev. Samuel C. Barnes officiating. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Please omit refreshments. |
KELLY, Isabell L., 79, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Joseph F. Kelly Sr.; son, Thomas R. Jackson Jr.; stepdaughter, Helen Trimmer; grandson, Mike Jackson (Jamie); grand-daughter, Susie Kahn (Duane) of Key West, Fla.; great-grandson, Carter Jackson; and sisters, Lois Ascari, Ruby Myrick and Lillian Shackleford; and numerous other loving family members. Isabell was a retired employee of Philip Morris Inc. She attended Broaddus Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, where services will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. |
Francis D. Jackson CHESAPEAKE - Services for Francis Danford Jackson will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
FOSTER, Jacqueline DuVal Rock, slipped away on the evening of October 21, 2009. She was born in Farnham, Virginia on June 4, 1923 to Alvin Bravo Rock and Orpha Lewis Rock. Jackie married her beloved Maurice L. "Noots" Foster on February 15, 1947 and was his dedicated and cherished partner for 56 years, until his death on October 2, 2003. She loved gardening and cooking and was a talented seamstress whose devotion to her family was always foremost in her life. Her sweet spirit and abiding love are a rich legacy. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Alvah Bohannon of Wilmington, N.C., and their children, Courtney Bohannon Warren and her husband, David, of Altavista and Brooke Bohannon Schubmehl and her husband, Patrick, of Richmond; her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Terry Lynn Foster of Mechanicsville, and their daughter, Stephanie Renee Foster of Richmond; her five great-grandchildren, Spenser, Sophie, Lane, Quinn and Tilden. She is also survived by her sister, Alice Rock Malphrus of Fredericksburg; and her brother, Kirby Lee Rock of Tappahannock. The family will receive friends at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
WILSON, Jacqueline Moore, 67, of Glen Allen, died Thursday, October 22, 2009. She is survived by several cousins and friends. Miss Wilson was a graduate of Randolph- Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, and retired from Richmond Social Services. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9155 Hungary Road, Henrico, Va. 23294. |
FRIEND, James Briggs Jr., of Chester, departed this life October 21, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
MASSEY, James M., of Richmond, departed this life October 21, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
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Oct 23, 2009 Jesse Daniel Yarbrough Sr., 77, of Wagon Trail Road, Ridgeway, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
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Oct 23, 2009 Jesse E. Taylor, 78, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
TYREE, Joseph L. Jr., of Ft. Washington, Md., formerly of Charles City County, departed this life October 17, 2009. He is survived by three daughters, Gabrielle Peace (Lloyd), Betsy Ferguson and Phyllis Tyree; two sisters, two granddaughters, one grandson and two great-granddaughters. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City, where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. On Saturday at 12 noon, Mr. Tyree will rest at New Vine Baptist Church, Charles City, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Eulogy by Dr. Burrell Smith Jr., pastor. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org. |
STREET, Joseph Louis, 70, of Richmond, formerly of New Kent County, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Kindred Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Crump; and brother, Randolph Street. Surviving are his sister, Agnes Brown; two brothers, Fred and Charles Street, both of New York City; two aunts, Beatrice Armstead of Richmond, Va. and Marcella Braxton of Lanexa, Va.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Joseph Seay officiating. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com |
MITCHELL, Joyce Ann, 77, of Blue Grass, Va., died Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was born June 21, 1932 in Lynchburg, a daughter of Dorothy (Thompson) Keesee and the late Milton C. Keesee. She is survived by her husband, Arthur "Lee" Mitchell Jr. of Blue Grass, to whom she married on August 9, 1951; her mother, Dorothy Keesee of Rustburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty M. Mitchell and Brian Richardson of Blue Grass; a sister and brother-in-law, Gwen K. and Gordon Johnson of Rustburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles Fredrick and Sandy P. Keesee of Rustburg; two brothers-in-law, the Rev. Clinner P. Mitchell and wife, June L., of Pleasant Lake, Mich. and William F. Corbin of Venice, Fla.; an aunt, Mrs. E.D. Jones of Spout Spring, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Highland Center, P.O. Box 556, Monterey, Virginia 24465. |
Judith Marie Abernathy Jones, My dearest and beloved mother and friend departed this earth on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, to be with her mother and father and other loved ones in Heaven., Her battle with cancer was 10 months long, but her fight was valiant. Many friends, neighbors and loved ones, too many to mention, assisted in her home health care including, Shirley Sadler, Susie Hoffman, Clay and Vicki Marsh, Gail Ford, Tina Leiter, Tracey McDonald, Susan Tharp, Pat Marks, and Joanne Conley., The following is my mother's self written obituary:, I leave this world unwillingly because two very important parts of me will be left behind, my heart and soul, my children. That's the hardest part of dying., I am survived by my daughter, Kimberly Olsen, my son, Keith Jones and his wife, Andrea, and their four beautiful children, Kaylee, Karmen, Andrew and Kimberly; my brother, Edward "Abby" Abernathy, and his wife, Mary Lindsay; and my two four-legged companions, Missy and Celia., I was preceded in death by my parents, Florence and Edward Abernathy, and my uncle and aunt, Macon "Sug" and Myrtle Payne, all of whom I took care of throughout their years of declining health., My employment was rudely interrupted in January 2009 when I was told I had cancer. Dreams I had all but vanished. However, I was determined to beat it and went through months of chemo and radiation and actually received a cancer-free report. But the good news was short lived as the cancer moved elsewhere a few months later. In the end, it did get me., Thank you, Gordon Morris, for your care, compassion, graciousness, words of encouragement and for making me feel as if I were your only patient. And to Mary Wood, Hollis Campell, Vanessa John, Tawanda Anderson and Jill Hall, the care and attention you gave me was so comforting. It made coming to the hospital and that "room" all the more bearable. I will miss you all., I am being cremated so there will be no family night, but a service will be held in the chapel of Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 1 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, with the Reverend Clay Marsh officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., In lieu of flowers, I ask for donations to be made to a local SPCA. |
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Kenneth Allen Deane, Kenneth Allen Deane, 59, of Madison, passed into eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2009., Kenneth was born on August 4, 1950. He grew up near Wolftown in Madison County and graduated from Madison County High School in 1969. Kenneth served his country for a time in the United States Army National Guard, and he served his Lord, his family, friends, and community daily., Preceding him in death were his mother and father, William Carl Deane and Lavinia Eddins Deane, along with a sister, Harriet Deane DeJarnette., Kenneth is survived by his wife, Cheryl Haney Deane; a daughter, Vicki Deane Manuel and her husband, Stephen Manuel; a daughter, Master Sergeant L. Michelle Meza-Romero and her husband, Freddy Meza-Romero; and a son, William Deane and his wife, Danielle Rhodes Deane. Kenneth is survived by his seven grandchildren, Gregory Weakley, Brian Weakley, Kenneth Weakley, Margaret Weakley, Samantha Amos, Selena Meza-Romero, and Freddy Meza-Romero II. Kenneth is survived by his mother-in-law, Irma Harvey Frame and brother-in-law, Everett R. "Buck" Haney III., A loving and supportive church family at Fairview Christian Church, where Kenneth served devotedly, also share in his loss. The legacy of Kenneth's love, strength, and kindness will endure forever in the hearts and minds of his family and friends., Kenneth will be remembered by those who knew him for his hard work and unique sense of humor that touched everyone with whom he came in contact. Kenneth was passionate about his work and enjoyed every moment of the 20 years that he spent operating his excavating service. He was passionate about his family, and he sacrificed selflessly of his strength and energy to provide for them. Kenneth was also passionate about his faith in God and he was very active as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday school teacher, Superintendent of Sunday Schools, Trustee, and Vice-Chairman of the Board at Fairview Christian Church. He was most passionate about interacting with his brothers and sisters in Christ and seeing the smiles on the faces of the children each Sunday morning., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Fairview Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 19, Hood, VA 22723., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home chapel in Madison., A memorial service will be held at Fairview Christian Church in Hood 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009. |
Hilton King, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Sylvester R. Lassiter PORTSMOUTH - Sylvester R. "Smitty" Lassiter, 95, of the 1100 block of Jefferson St., died Oct. 19, 2009, in his residence. He was born in Sunbury, N.C. Mr. Lassiter was a member of Brighton Rock AME Zion Church, Portsmouth. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Vivian Johnson and Vanessa Garedo (Juan), both of Portsmouth; three sisters, Alvertine Lassiter of New York City, Naomi Howell of Portsmouth and Ernestine Bond of Sunbury; a brother, Algernon Lassiter (Elsie) of Sunbury; five grandchildren, Joyce Dunbar, Jerry Johnson, Phillip Johnson, Anthony "TJ" Holloway Jr. and Brennan Holloway; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a devoted friend, Dondra Saunders and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Lassiter. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Brighton Rock AME Zion Church, 1300 Centre Ave., Portsmouth, the Rev. Dr. Clifford Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be held today from noon to 7 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:15 p.m. for the procession to the church., Make a memorial contribution |
MISE, Lauren Mckenzie, 4, of Emporia, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She is survived by her father, John I. Mise; brothers, Dustin Jake Taylor, Kendall Bailey Wright, and Jonathan Lance Mise; sister, Samantha Lynn Mise; maternal grandparents, Dorothy Bailey and Papa Ray; paternal grandparents, Polly Proctor and Junior "Papa Mise"; uncle, Eddie Lee Woodruff; aunts, Wendy Woodruff Lucy and Mary Ann Mise Conde; one special great-aunt, Katie Woodruff; and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends at the home of Mckenzie's maternal grandmother, Dorothy Bailey. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church, Emporia, Va. Interment will follow at High Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt, Va., is assisting the family with arrangements. |
BLANKS, Mrs. Louise Deaner, of Kenbridge, Va., widow of James Royall "Bill" Blanks, died October 22, 2009. Mrs. Blanks was a longtime clerk at Smith's Pharmacy in Kenbridge. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica B. DeJesus of Victoria; her sister, Jeanette Treadway of Richmond; her nieces, Jeanie Hughes of Chesterfield and Robin Biddle of Amelia; and her nephews, Frank Treadway and Michael Treadway, both of Richmond, and Mitchell Treadway of Chesterfield. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009 in the Kenbridge Heights Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Kenbridge Fire Department, P.O. Box 556, Kenbridge, Va. 23944. |
WOOLFOLK, Luther Edward Jr., 77, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was employed by Richfood for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Edward Woolfolk Sr.; sister, Addie White; and his brother, Harvey "Mack" Woolfolk Sr. He is survived by his children, among them, loving daughter, Mollie Diane Woolfolk; his mother, Mary "Mattie" Mealy-Woolfolk; and sister, Lillian Watson. Luther will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, great- grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, among them, devoted, Ed White; and other relatives and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
BROWN, Mrs. Marie, of Elizabeth, N.J., formerly of Goochland, departed this life October 19, 2009. She is survived by one son, Joseph Brown Jr.; one sister, Corine Powell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1 p.m. at Emmaus Baptist Church, 2104 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, Virginia, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to funeral time. Rev. Tommy L. Fleming, pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
with the Army, she was a librarian at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Miss McCaleb was fluent in French, German and Spanish. One of Miss McCaleb's favorite past times was working on old houses. She worked on four homes in Cape Charles, prior to her death. She was also an artist who loved to paint. Miss McCaleb was very proud of her artistic great-nieces and -nephews. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the many friends of "Miss Laura" who have watched over her, unobtrusively, for the last several years. They would also like to thank Hospice of the Eastern Shore for their care, support and understanding. There will be a Requiem Mass at St. Charles Catholic Church, 454 Randolph Ave., Cape Charles, Va., with Father Michael Breslin officiating today, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private at the family plot in Belle Haven. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made in Miss McCaleb's memory, c/o St. Charles Catholic Church. Family and friends may sign the guest book at, . Funeral arrangements are by B.D. Holland Funeral Home in Nassawadox, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009, Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by john M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
GUNNET, Merle, age 79, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2009. He was born in York, Pennsylvania in 1929, graduated from Penn State, with a B.S. in chemistry, and retired from IBM. He also served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Eugene Gunnet and Lottie Viola Leppo; and his wife, Arlene Victoria Gunnet. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Randy Frost of Chesterfield; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Beverly Markel, of Maryland; and his sister, Lorraine Kessler, of Florida; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Mount Rose Cemetery in York, Pa. on November 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Bon Secours Hospice at 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
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HADEN, Minnie W., 87, of Goochland, died October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel D. Haden Jr.; two sisters, Annie Lourie Fitch and Barbara June Clark. She is survived by one son, Samuel D. Haden III (Mary); one grandson, Paul Haden; two brothers, Nick and Buck Ware; and one sister, Miriam Tucker. The family will receive friends at the Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Mizpah Christian Church in Fife, Va. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Co. #4 Fire & Rescue or Mizpah Christian Church. |
will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton., Make a memorial contribution |
on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009, in Cornerstone Pentecostal Holiness Church in Narrows. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke on Saturday evening, October 24, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, in Evergreen Burial Park. Dr. Ken Scoggins will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Avenue from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
HAYES, Norman Henry, 89, of Silver Spring, Md., passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Mr. Hayes retired from Firestone Plantations Company, Harbel, Liberia in April 1981, and served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Virgie Alice (Porch) Hayes; wife, Madeleine Jeanne (Omnes) Hayes; sister, Irene (Hayes) McCune; and brothers, Ralph and Grant P. "Red" Hayes. He is survived by his son, Grant C. Hayes and wife, Miriya, of Ft. Belvoir, Va.; daughter, Olivia C. Immerman and husband, William, of Rockville, Md.; four grandchildren, Elina Espigh, Grant C. Hayes II, Michael Hayes, and Nick Farrell, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty J. Tray of Irwin, Pa. and Marilyn J. Dunshee of St. Paul, Minn. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Vincent V. Rodgers Funeral Home Chapel, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, Pa., with Rev. Darlene Williams officiating. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, with full military honors. |
YOUNG, Norman Sr., of Richmond, entered into eternal life October 20, 2009. Left cherishing memories are wife, Dorothy Young; one son, Norman Jr.; two daughters, Tasha Jackson and LaTasha Byrd; nine grandchildren; his parents, John and Annie Forbes; two brothers, seven sisters, host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at Faith Building Evangelistic Outreach Ministries, 2413 Hull Street. Bishop A. Lee Crook officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
O'Mara, John Francis "Jack" - John (Jack) Francis O'Mara John (Jack) Francis O'Mara, age 68, of Woodbridge, Virginia died peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital .... |
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BRISTOW, Olive Hall, 102, passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Born November 12, 1906 at her family home, Pegwood, located in Varina, Henrico County, Va. to John R. and Matilda Rigby Hall, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John C. Bristow; as well as her two sisters, and five brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Bristow Jordan and her husband, Ernest M. Jordan, of Richmond; and her son, Dr. David H. Bristow and his wife, Dr. Allison H. Bristow, of Golden, Colo.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She graduated from Mary Washington College and did graduate work at the University of Virginia. Before her marriage, she taught in the Henrico County School System. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Her passion was her manuscript, "The Bishop, the Bard, and the Man in the Moon: the unmasking of William Shakespeare." The family will hold a memorial services at Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond at 3 p.m. Friday (today), October 23, 2009. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Va. 23220, or to the Employee Fund at Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227. |
Ann Brown Pace died on October 6, 2009, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., of pneumonia. Born with her twin sister, Betty, on July 24, 1928, she was raised in Rocky Mount, Va., to which she returned in 1989 after the death of her husband. She was the daughter of Walter C. Brown, a Rocky Mount banker, and Alverta Simpson Brown. She was educated in the public schools of Franklin County and graduated from Rocky Mount High School in 1945, then attended Lynchburg College with her twin, where Ann obtained her bachelor's degree in 1949. Upon graduation, she obtained a job teaching at Ridgeway Elementary School in Henry County. It was there Ann met her husband, Robert E. Pace. Following an additional year of teaching at Glade Hill Elementary School in Franklin County, she married Bob in 1951., The couple resided, in turn, in Roanoke and Salem, in Downey, Ill., in Chapel Hill and Winston-Salem, N.C., and finally in Terre Haute, Ind., as Bob pursued graduate degrees in anthropology, worked for the Veterans Administration in the treatment of mental issues of World War II veterans, and finally taught anthropology at Wake Forest University and Indiana State University. Along the way the family grew by the addition of two sons, Robert Stephen Pace in 1954 and Richard Brown Pace in 1956., Ann remained close to her family in Rocky Mount and returned home with the boys annually while Bob devoted time to his studies in archaeology and to fieldwork with native Americans and at numerous "digs." When she lost Bob to cancer within a year of his retirement from Indiana State, Ann returned to her home town and constructed a home where she resided until a few months before her death., A victim of polio as a toddler, Ann overcame the effect of the disease and lived a long and active life. As with so many of her generation who successfully dealt with polio, however, she suffered post-polio syndrome in later years as muscles strained over time to compensate for polio damage gradually weakened. Ultimately she became wheelchair confined and dependent upon others for her mobility. Nevertheless, she coped in typical upbeat fashion, always looking forward to her passion, another game of bridge, or to a visit from her children and grandchildren., In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Walter Chester Brown; by her twin sister, Betty Brown Shearer; and brother-in-law, John Adams Shearer. She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Robert Stephen and Hazel Pace, of Mill Hill, London, England, and Richard Brown and Olga Pace, of Rockvale, Tenn.; by four grandchildren, Felicity, Barnaby, Cindy and Annie Pace; by her brother, Daniel S. Brown and sister-in-law, Suzanne M. Brown, of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Lois Lindsay Brown, of Rocky Mount and Mary Pace McGee, of Ridgeway; brother-in-law, Mark Pace and his wife, Pam; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews, most especially her niece, Nettie Shearer., The family acknowledges with gratitude the assistance rendered to Ann by her caregivers, Robin Davis and Lisa Ferguson., will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 S. Main Street in Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the , or to your favorite charity., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, in the Pascoe Waybright Family Cemetery, Blacksburg, followed by a reception at St. Michael Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Michael Lutheran Church, 2308 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Patrick Orme McCauley, 79, of Earlysville, died Friday, October 16, 2009, at his residence., He was born January 3, 1930, in Charlottesville, the son of the late Malcolm A. and Edra D. McCauley., Pat grew up in Charlottesville and graduated from Lane High School. He served in the United States Army Paratroopers and was later employed by VEPCO and the United States Postal Service., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm K. "Monk" McCauley and Don O. McCauley and his wife, Marie., He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Thyrza Brooking McCauley, and daughters, Mary M. Lane and Tracy K. McCauley, all of Earlysville; a granddaughter, Jennifer M. Lane of Richmond; a sister-in-law, Barbara McCauley-Simmons; and nieces and nephews., The family wishes to give heartfelt thanks to our friends and extended family for their constant acts of kindness and generosity throughout the past year. The many expressions of encouragement and compassion meant so much to us and have been very helpful and greatly appreciated., At Pat's request his body was donated for scientific research through the State Anatomical Program in Richmond and no memorial service will be held. |
LASSITER, Patrick William "Billy," 84, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Louisa County, Va., passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lynn and Cora Lee Strong Lassiter of Louisa County, Va.; sisters, Ruby Lynn Zatarian, Mary Elizabeth Carrier; and brother, Robert Lynn Lassiter. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred B. Lassiter; two sons, Ray Lassiter and wife, Jane, Dave Lassiter and wife, Mary; three grandchildren, John Lassiter and wife, Sonya, Patrick Lassiter and wife, Andrea, Rebecca Laipple and husband, Parker; six great-grandchildren, Johanna, Marianna, Dianna and John Lassiter Jr., and Will and Jake Laipple; two sisters, Virginia Lassiter Hartley and Myrtle Lassiter Riggsbee of Louisa, Va.; two brothers, James "Jimmy" Lassiter of Powhatan, Va. and Andrew "Dick" Lassiter of Gretna, Va.; also by his beloved dog, Troy. Mr. Lassiter was a retired locomotive engineer for C&O Railroad with 45 years of service. Mr. Lassiter was a Past Master of Thomas N. Davis Lodge #351, Murray Lodge #175 AF & AM, Varina Lodge #272, member of Scottish Rites Bodies, PDDGM of Masonic District 15B, member of Montrose Eastern Star Chapter #176 and member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009 with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, 2010 Carlisle Ave., on Saturday, October 24, at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy., Richmond, Va. 23227. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Bon Secours Hospice for their compassion and caring for Patrick and his family. |
MARKS, Paul Edward Sr., of Richmond, departed this life on October 22, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Michael Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
David L. Peebles SUFFOLK - David Lee Peebles, 54, died Oct. 21, 2009. Born in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Joseph S. and Mildred Reed Peebles. He is survived by his brother, Charles E. Peebles and wife Marilyn of Suffolk; sister, Karen P. Pearce and husband Burt of Suffolk; nieces, Amy P. King and husband Matt of Suffolk, Lisa P. Cale and husband Scott of Gates, N.C.; nephew, Brandon Peebles and wife Jennifer of Greenville, N.C. The family will receive friends at the home of David's brother, Charles Peebles, from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 23. The funeral will be private. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
LANCASTER, Miss Peggy, of Richmond, departed this life October 17, 2009. She is survived by two brothers, Albert Lancaster (Gail) and Burt Lancaster; two sisters, Barbara J. Parker and Tracey E. Lancaster; four aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, where the family will receive friends Friday, 7 to 8 p.m. Remains will lie in state Saturday, 12 noon, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1601 Littlepage St., where funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. Rev. Shady Clark Jr. officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
s for Roberta L. Phillips will be held at 1 p.m. today in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Viola H. Rasey NEWPORT NEWS - Viola Harriett Rasey, 79, formerly of Newport News and Middlesex County, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Sentara Nursing Center in Chesapeake. Mrs. Rasey was a retired school teacher. She received a teaching certificate from Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Mich. She taught in Newport News at While Away Child Care and in Middlesex County at Wilton Elementary School where she also operated a private school, Rasey's Kindergarten. Her husband Harold A. Rasey Jr. preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Roxie Rasey Nicoll and her husband Jeff of Fairfax, Va., Trixie A. Rasey and her husband Douglas Leto of Franklin Lakes, N.J., Tracey Rasey Scott and husband Michael of Chesapeake; a son, Harold A. Rasey III of Ellington, Conn.; seven grandchildren, David, Beth, Seneca, Roni, Megan, Mary Kate and MacKenna; two sisters, Violet Brown and Vivene Wilson; and two brothers, Virgil and Verlo Tillottson all of Michigan. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3570 King William Ave., West Point, Va. Burial will follow in St. Theresa Cemetery. A rosary will be held tonight at 6 p.m. in Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th St., West Point, Va., and the family will receive friends to 8:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Reading is Fundamental Development Office, 1825 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Oct 23, 2009 The funeral for Richard Cortez Geter, 74, of 1164 Yorkshire Road, Martinsville, who died Oct. 21, 2009, at VA Medical Center in Salem, will be at noon Monday at Hairston Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Whitfield officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a half-hour before the service Monday and other times at the home of his wife, Mamie Geter, 911 Corn Tassel Trail, Martinsville. He was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Martinsville to William Geter and Geneva Hairston Geter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Geter served in the Air Force and was a self-employed contractor. He attended First Baptist Church of East Martinsville. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Cheryl Geter of Upper Marlboro, Md., Toni Geter of Martinsville and Ivy Hairston of Triangle, Va.; three sons, Richard Geter of Pomona, Calif., William Geter of Hanover, Md., and James Geter of Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Sabra Geter of Charlotte, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. |
s held by VFW Post #776 of Radford., Make a memorial contribution |
CARTER, Robert Hunter, 93, of Mattaponi, Va., died Thursday, October 22, 2009. He retired from Chesapeake Corporation after 45 years of service. Robert Hunter was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of West Point. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sarah Lee Carter; a daughter and her husband, Marjorie and Franklin Massey of Richmond; a son and his wife, Glenn and Judy Carter of Richmond; four grandchildren, Fran (John) Henneberger, Carter (Amber) Massey, Lindsey Carter, Amanda Carter; four great-grandchildren: Ashley, Sarah, Sawyer and August. A funeral service will be held Monday, 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 414 Main Street West Point, Va. Burial will follow in Old Church United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc., Box X, West Point, Va. 23181. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
. Burial will follow at Lovely Valley Baptist Church. Friends of the family are welcome to join the precession beginning 11 a.m. at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 50 Moral Hill Drive (Route 58), Axton, Va. 24054., Make a memorial contribution |
EVANS, Ruby Elizabeth Harrison, 87, of Richmond, Va., passed away on October 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 51 years, McClinton Evans Sr. She is survived by her children, McClinton Evans Jr. and Belinda Evans Randolph (Peyton) of Baltimore, Md.; granddaughter, Marypeyton Evans Randolph, also of Baltimore, Md.; sister, Hattie Tolbert of Minneapolis, Minnesota; loyal friend, Annie Harrison; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Providence Park Baptist Church, 468 E. Ladies Mile Road. Interment at Signal Hill Memorial Park. |
Ruth Davis Noell, 89, of Culpeper, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community., She was born March 2, 1920, in Maryland, the daughter of the late William Earl Davis and Ruth Geoghegan Davis. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Christina Davis Rice, Nancy Earl Stoughton and Margaret Davis Miller; and one stepson, Robert M. Noell Jr., She is survived by her husband, Robert Noell of Culpeper; a nephew, Gene O'Dell and his wife, Edie, of Ormond Beach, Florida; one stepdaughter, Barbara Noell Tignor and her husband, Tom, of Bumpass, Virginia; one stepson, William Carroll Noell and his wife, Laura, of Lawrenceville, Georgia; five step grandchildren and three step great- grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home chapel in Madison conducted by the Reverend Keith Wagner with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, VA 22727. |
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Oct 23, 2009 Shelby Jean Martin Minnick, 65, of Bassett, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
1 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2009, at Midway Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Jack Jenkins and the Rev. Danielle Jenkins officiating. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
s following at 4 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be given to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, is in charge. (912) 754-6421., Make a memorial contribution |
Eddie Mose Stephens Sr., 93, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Mose, as he was affectionately called, was born on August 5, 1916, to the late Jermiah and Saphire Stephens in Ruffin, S.C. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Jean Stephens Beckner and Berkley Ann Stephens Ajibade; his first wife and mother of his children, Elizabeth Walker Stephens; second wife, Elizabeth Early Stephens; 13 brothers; and two sisters. He leaves to cherish his memories, sons, Eddie Jr. of Jersey City, N.J., Wesley of Roanoke, Va., and Warren (Sylvia) of Silver Spring, Md.; daughters, Barbara (Lawrence) of Fredericksburg, Va., Mildred "Milly" of Roanoke, Va., and Margaret (Frank) of Killeen, Texas; 37 grandchildren; 50 greatgrandchildren; 18 great-greatgrandchildren; last surviving sister, Inez Dubois, of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters-inlaw, Ernestine Stephens, Odessa Walker Stephens and Angie Walker; and many dedicated nephews, nieces, cousins and longtime friends. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009, at Buckhead United Methodist Church, 346 Smyly Road, Ruffin, S.C. 29475. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
William Evan (Bill) Stiner, 67, of Fairlawn, Va., died in his home surrounded by loving family and friends on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was born on January 9, 1942, in "The Last Best Place," Big Sky, Townsend, Mont. His soul, heart, and mind, therefore, were always tied to mountains and natural beauty. He died in the mature mountains of beautiful Southwest Virginia, completing the metaphor of life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ann Marie Stiner, and William Prosser Stiner; a sister, Carol Ann Mason; and his first wife, Deloris Catherine Thulin Stiner., Bill was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pulaski. He had many careers throughout his life; military, counselor and hospital administrator. However, it was in the New River Valley he found his true calling � teaching psychology at New River Community College for the past four years. He deeply cared for his students. Many a night, he could be found at his computer trying to track down one of his students to encourage them to turn in a project because he truly wanted them to succeed., He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 25 years, Linda Sayers Stiner; daughter and son-in-law, Seanna and Chad Carter, of South Korea, and daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Chip Coman, of Chelsea , Ala.; son and daughter-in-law, Evan and Kristen Stiner, of Beaufort, S.C.; stepdaughter, Shannon Bruce, of Fairlawn; stepson, Robert Bruce and his wife, Gretchen, of Austin, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Dana and Barbara Stiner, of Bellingham, Wash.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jay and Steve Kitt, of Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers-in-law, Dennis Sayers and wife, Anne, of Fairlawn, and Maynard Sayers and wife, Sharon, of Dublin; his special mother-in-law who loved to cook for him, Ruth James, of Fairlawn; seven grandchildren who loved their Papa; numerous nieces and nephews; and very dear friends, Sam and Pam Feazell of Southlake, Texas, and dear friend and surgeon, Stuart Goldstein, of Fairlawn., Before his death, Bill said, "If wealth is measured by friends, I will die rich beyond my ability to imagine.", will be held 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William E. Stiner to the New River Community College Education Foundation, Box 1127, Dublin, Va. 24084. The Stiner family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va.,, Make a memorial contribution |
MISE, Tanya Woodruff, 35, of Emporia, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, John I. Mise; four children, Dustin Jake Taylor, Kendall Bailey Wright, Samantha Lynn Mise and Jonathan Lance Mise; her mother, Dorothy Bailey; and stepdad, Ray Traylor; sister, Wendy Woodruff Lucy; brother, Eddie Lee Woodruff; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Mise Conde; and two special aunts, Jennie Lewis and Katie Woodruff. The family will receive friends at the home of her mother, Dorothy Bailey. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church, Emporia, Va. Interment will follow at High Hills Cemetery, Jarratt, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity. Owen Funeral Home, Jarratt, Va., is assisting the family with arrangements. |
Thomas Mark Bouch, Thomas Mark Bouch was introduced to his new home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at the age of 65., Born September 22, 1944, to the Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Bouch in Blandburg, Pennsylvania, he is survived by Darlene, his devoted wife of 44 years; his father, three sisters, four children and their spouses, 15 grandchildren, and a multitude of extended family and friends., While Tom spent his working years identified as a mechanic, salesman, business-owner, manager and designer, he found much more fulfillment in his role as "servant" to his God, "sweetheart" to his wife, "dad" to his children and their spouses, and "pawpaw" or "poppy" to his grandchildren. His most precious accomplishment is a family wholly committed to serving their Lord and at peace with each other., A memorial will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Covenant Church in Charlottesville. The family will receive family and friends from 3 until 4 p.m. prior to the service., A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at Holly Memorial Gardens, 3251 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville., In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions are made to "world missions" through Covenant Church, 1025 E Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
Elmo M. (Tommy) Thompson, 100, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with the Rev. Joanne Newman officiating. Interment will be held 4 p.m. in the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 23, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Tommie Love Lancaster Colley departed this life Thursday, October 15, 2009, at age 77, after a lengthy illness., A service in Tommie's memory will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, in the Abbott Center Auditorium at the Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration in Charlottesville. Interment was held Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, North Carolina, 2 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2009., Tommie is survived by John Leonard Colley Jr. her husband of 58 years; and by her children, John Lawrence Colley, Claire Colley Brockman and Thomas Michael Colley. She is also survived by her children's spouses, Amelia Holder Colley, William Marshall Brockman and Cathleen Ann DeAngelis Colley; and by her loving grandchildren, Elizabeth Lancaster Colley, John Richard Colley, Anne Estelle Brockman, Claire Marie Colley and Domenic Leonard Colley., Tommie and her family extend gratitude to Dr. Gordon Morris and his staff for the excellent care and kind personal attention given to her over the years of her illness., In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make a donation in Tommie's memory to The Martha Jefferson Hospital Cancer Care Center in care of Dr. Gordon Morris, Attention Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
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Kelvin (Stick) Jay Thompson Kelvin (Stick) Jay Thompson, 49, of Hardy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. He was born July 30, 1960, a son of Clinton and Rita Thompson of Brushfork, W.Va. Kelvin was a 1978 graduate of Bluefield High School and was employed as a transmission lineman for American Electric Power (AEP) for 20 years. Kelvin enjoyed playing sports all through high school and after graduation played softball for Andy Clark Ford in the Bluefield, W.Va. league. Kelvin was a devoted WVU fan and enjoyed attending many of their games with his wife, Tammy. In addition to his parents, Kelvin is survived by his wife, Tamara Lynn Thompson; one daughter, Nichole Thompson Long, and her husband, Scotty Long; grandson, Dylan Jay; two stepdaughters, Sarah Elizabeth Greer and Stephanie Ann Greer; two step-grandchildren, Alaina and Ashlyn; brothers, Kenny Thompson and his wife, Gay, Melvin Thompson and his wife, Kim, Boe Thompson, Charlie Thompson and Rodney Thompson; sisters, Janie Powell and her husband, Richard, and Kathy Roberts and her husband, Ron; nieces, Melissa, Sarah, Samantha, Courtney, Danielle and Tori; nephews, Jason, Cameron, Chris, Hunter and Chase; and a great-nephew, Logan. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff of the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia, Pa., for allowing Kelvin to have two life fulfilling years. Without Dr. R. Willis and his commitment to cancer research, this would not have been possible. Also thanks to all who have prayed for Kelvin. He is at peace with God. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel in Roanoke with the Rev. Joanne Newman officiating. Interment will be held at 4 p.m. in the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 23, 2009, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, (540) 977-3909. |
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s 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Bent Mountain Baptist Church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Evelyn I. Wilber CHESAPEAKE - Evelyn I. Wilber, 85, passed away Oct. 21, 2009. A native of New York, Mrs. Wilber was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Survivors include her husband, Rolland M. Wilber; four children, Darlene Hinkle of North Carolina, Ted Wilber of California, Michelle Carrier and Linda Ryan, both of Virginia; a sister, Marion Longyear of New York; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Mrs. Wilber's life will be held Monday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. Friends may send tributes to www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Hazel Christine Wilhelm, 64, of Roanoke, Va., joined her son, Eric Paul; and her parents, Guy and Inez Wilhelm; in Heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was a retired financial specialist and librarian's assistant. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Elizabeth Renee Overstreet (Wesley) and Melissa Yvette Spencer (fiance, Jim Wardle); eight grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; numerous cousins; her beloved uncle, Charles of Florida; and many dear friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Tombstone Cemetery with Pastor Emeritus Josiah Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to help pay funeral expenses. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
WEBB, William A. "Tony," passed away on October 20, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Phillip and Nancy Jackson of Drakes Branch, Va.; grandmother, Julia Davis of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Diana Williams of Meherrin, Va., Rose Kloc of Chesapeake, Va., Sandra Hawkins of Norfolk, Va., Cheryl McComb of Rocky Mount, N.C.; brothers, Michael Timmons of Burkeville, Va., Matthew Timmons of Norfolk, Va., James Timmons of Atlanta, Ga.; and numerous aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. We will miss you terribly, but you will always be in our hearts. There will be a private memorial service on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the home of Diana Williams, 831 Doswell Town Road, Meherrin, Va. 696-1867. The Browning Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville Va. is in charge of the arrangements. |
REID, William Linwood "Billy," 61, of Richmond, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Eddie; and beloved daughter, Windy. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; mother, Mary; daughter, Heidi; son, Myk; stepsons, Charles, Jeremy and Jason; sisters, Myra and Susie; brother, Woody; grandchildren, Stephanie, Tiffany, Ronnie and Tony; and his puppy dog, Criket. Billy served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be registered at www.mem.com. |
DAVIS, William R. My dad, William Richard Davis, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Alice McCracken Davis; his parents, William Richard Davis Sr. and Norvell Lipscomb Davis. He is survived by his son, William McCracken Davis and his wife, Susan; grandsons, Kevin Dwayne Davis and Kristopher Michael Davis; great-grandsons, Kristopher Jacob Davis, Kade Taylor Davis and Sean Anthony Davis. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, he started work on the chalkboards at Scott & Stringfellow in 1939 and went on to be a NASDAQ over-the-counter stock trader until retirement in 1987. Enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, he was a B24 Bombardier with the 376 bomb group stationed in Italy. He took part in the Ploesti oil raids of 1944, was awarded the Purple Heart when shot down over Vienna on October 17, 1944 and had to ditch in the Adriatic Sea. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Award and the Air Medal. In 1951, he married my mother, Alice Nell McCracken. In 1958, he was one of the founders of Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, the first president, and rode with the squad from 1958 to 1968. He was a stamp collector, enjoyed baseball and NASCAR racing. My dad was a perfect example of why they were called the greatest generation. He was the greatest dad and is now in peace with mama and happy again. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Westhampton Memorial Park. |
will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in Aldersgate United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Drinkard and the Rev. Robert Cofield. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Towne Bank, 5716 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23703 for the Jimmie R. Williford Athletic Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, October 23, 2009, for viewing at HamlarCurtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
DOWNING, Mrs. Winifred, of Henrico, departed this life October 18, 2009. She is survived by one brother, Barry Patterson of Massachusetts; three sisters, Bernice Rumble of Massachusetts, Edna Whitfield of New Jersey and Eleanor Anderson of Bronx, N.Y.; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 noon, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 6100 Cornerstone Blvd. Dr. Stan Bennett, pastor, officiating. Burial Edwards Family Cemetery, Kents Store, Va. The remains will rest at the church one hour prior to service. |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Southampton Memorial Park with Pastor David Dillon officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin., Make a memorial contribution |
Mabel N. Wright NORFOLK - Mabel N. Wright of the 5400 block of Tidewater Drive, Stone Ridge Manor, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. She was a member and served as the mother of the Birthing Place Worship Center in Norfolk. She is survived by four daughters; one son; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, by Pastor Reason Chandler in First Baptist Church Bolling Brock. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Cemetery, Virginia Beach. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Jesse Daniel Yarbrough Sr., 77, of Ridgeway, Va., died Thursday, October 22, 2009. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Homes, Martinsville Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Yates, Rev. Sammie Cemore - Rev. Sammie Cemore Yates Rev. Sammie Cemore Yates, 43, of Brandy Station, VA transitioned Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his residence. He was born .... |
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