Agnes Jones Adams, 91, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Larry served as a helicopter pilot beginning in Vietnam and honored as the Distinguished Member of the Regiment of the Transportation Corps in 1997. Larry was also a retired banker of 10 years from Wachovia Bank. Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 16 years, Stacie Adams; three children, Matthew Adams (Shelly) of Nebraska, Cassie Johnson (Mark) of Oklahoma, and Briggs Adams (Megan) of Kansas; five grandchildren, Blake, Caleb, Hailey, Kaitlyn and Reagan; his brother, Harold Adams of Kansas; his sister, Jan Dorner of Nebraska; and a vast number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family. A homegoing celebration will be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 29, in London Bridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Larry's family. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in his memory may be sent to the Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Building Fund, P.O. 1626, Pulaski, Va. To send your online condolences, visit, Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements for the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Allen C. Hall |
Oct 27, 2009 The family of Allen C. "Fuzz" Hall, 77, of 2279 John Baker Road, Fieldale, who died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at his home, will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. The family is receiving friends at other times at the home. The funeral will follow visitation at 8 p.m. with Pastor Michael Harrison officiating. Hall was born April 16, 1932, to H. Clyde Hall and Odessa Rorrer Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Douglas D. Hall; a great-grandson, George Pietrantozzi; and his foster sister, Vergie Shively. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was a design engineer for DuPont. He was a member of Blackberry Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Wanda C. Hall of the home; three daughters, Jan H. Oakes of Stanleytown, Patti H. Clark of Bassett and Susan L. Harter of Fieldale; one son, Allen C. "Corky" Hall Jr. of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Ena H. Yates of Prospect, Ky.; and a foster sister, Ruby H. Underwood of Collinsville. Memorials may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, Va. 24055, or to a charity of the donor's choice. |
Born in Philadelphia on July 21, 1946, she was the beloved daughter of Carolyn and Jerry Spielberg. Anita was a loving wife, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She worked in many positions throughout her life and loved spending time with her grandsons, Aiden and Reid., Anita is survived by her husband of 41 years, Klaus Martinez of Newport News; her mother, Carolyn Spielberg of Willingboro N.J.; her son, Michael Martin and wife, Jennifer; grandsons, Aiden and Reid of Greenville, S.C.; her sisters, Sandra Spielberg of New Jersey, and Linda Sibley of Arizona; her brother, Jon Aaron of Florida, and Joseph Kelly of New Jersey; nephews, Ryan and Justin Barkewich of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Hilde McDonald, and Rosemarie Vick of Virginia; nephew, Wayne Vick Jr., Gerald McDonald, and Jeff McDonald of Virginia; niece, Michelle Vick Munoz of Florida., Anita was a resident of Newport News for 40 years. She leaves behind precious and cherished memories with everyone who was fortunate to know her. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a love of life that will forever be treasured by family and friends., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Altmeyer Funeral Home Denbigh Chapel. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
CRUMP, Audrey F., of New Kent, went to be with the Lord October 23, 2009. She was a graduate of Armstrong High School. She is survived by her husband, James H. Crump Sr.; one sister, Dorothy Felton Williams; and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the New Elam Baptist Church. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the J. K. Redmond Funeral Home, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. |
Bailey, Edward Wayne - Edward Wayne Bailey Edward Wayne Bailey, age 64, passed away on October 23, 2009 at Prince William Heathcote. Edward is preceded in death by .... |
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2 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Rader Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Crossroads Church with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at the Crawford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home,, Make a memorial contribution |
after 24 years from Naval Station Norfolk as CO's secretary. During this time, she received many awards. Among the most prized was the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. She also received many citations for work done for the United Way. She continued to work as an Avon representative and so thoroughly enjoyed and loved the many friends made, as well as consistently making the yearly Presidential Club achievement award. She also worked as a reporter in Petersburg, Va. She is survived by her adored daughter, Kathy Harrison and her dear husband Tim Harrison of Virginia Beach; her beloved son, Philip Bennardo and wife RoseAnn of Merritt Island, Fla., and beloved son, Mark Bennardo of Woodbridge, Va.; precious grandchildren, Kristina and Natalie Harrison and Andrew and Angela Bennardo; her brother, John Milly of Huntsville, Ala.; brother-in-law, Richard Bennardo of Manahawkin, N.J., and wife Mary, and sister-in- law, Georgia Milly of Frederick, Md. She was predeceased by a brother, George Milly. Mary had been a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church on Little Neck Road since its very beginning. Services will be held there Saturday at 11 a.m. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. To my family whom I love with all my heart and soul, and to my dear, loving friends I leave these few words: "Life is a beautiful experience, do not grieve too much. There is more than we know to come." Love and be patient with one another! Condolences may be offered to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
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HOPE MILLS, N.C. - Beulah Inez Belch, 81, of Hope Mills, N.C., formerly of King & Queen County, Va., died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009., She was preceded in death by her son, David Isham Belch; daughter, Brenda Diane Belch Somlich; and granddaughter, Casey Lynn Belch Alderman., She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 65 years, Willie Vance Belch Sr. of Hope Mills, N.C.; son, Bill Belch of Virginia; daughter, Carolyn Gibbs and husband, Warren of Gloucester, Va.; son, Johnnie Belch and wife, Deborah of Hope Mills, N.C.; son, Donald Belch and wife, Louise of York, Pa.; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. |
Billy J. Smith, Billy J. Smith, 79, of Palmyra, died on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at a local care facility., He was born August 9, 1930, in Cave City, Arizona, the son of the late Cecil Smith and Mary Elizabeth Bray Smith., Billy retired in 1973 from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant after 24 years of service. He served in Vietnam and was the recipient of a Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. In 1993 he retired from Civil Service at NASA-Langley as the Assistant Security Chief after 12 years of service. He was a member of the Air Force Security Organization and First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville. He had also been a member of the American Legion Post 74 for 10 years., Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth A. Smith of Palmyra; a daughter, Cheryl Oliver and her husband, Elton, of Scottsville; three grandchildren, Zachary Clark Oliver, William Arthur Oliver and Dora Elizabeth Oliver, all of Scottsville; a sister, Imogene Sharpe of Jonesboro, Arizona; two brothers, U. L. Smith and his wife, Edna Merle, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Neil Smith and his wife, Eva Jewell, of Arbyrd, Missouri; a sister-in-law, June Cole and her husband, Jim, of Ringgold, Georgia; two brothers-in-law, Stephen Clark and his wife, Nancy, of Nashville, Tennessee, and Bill Clark and his wife, Nell, of Douglasville, Georgia; three special friends, Brad Suter of Charlottesville, Nancy Burr of Charlottesville and Ferlin Roach of Palmyra; several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Greg; and his faithful dog, Bonnie., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church on Park Street with the Reverend Kimberleigh Wells officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the Culpeper National Cemetery with full military honors., The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Presbyterian Children's Home, 425 Grayson Rd # 5, Wytheville, VA 24382. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to , 500 Plume St. E., Suite 110, Norfolk, VA 23510., Make a memorial contribution |
Emma Margaret Brehon NORFOLK - Emma Margaret Brehon, born Dec. 24, 1943, received her calling from the Lord Oct. 23, 2009, at a local hospital. Emma was a product of the Norfolk Public Schools, and she earned a LPN training license from VOTEC, as well as a bachelor's degree in science from St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C. Survivors are Erik Brehon of Upper Marlboro, Md., Etien (Shelly) Brehon of Atlanta; one sister, Bertha (Earnest) Reynolds of Birmingham, Ala.; and one nephew, Brandon Reynolds of Atlanta. Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in Hale Funeral Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Charlotte West Brownlie NORFOLK - Charlotte West Brownlie passed away Oct. 25, 2009, in Norfolk. She was born in Norfolk on Dec. 13, 1917, and was the daughter of Charles S. West and Anna C. West. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Robert M. Brownlie; and by two brothers, Charles and William West. Charlotte is survived by her children, Jean Smith (Tom) of Mesa, Ariz., James of Norfolk, Robert (Jackie) of Accomac and Richard (Judy) of Orange, Texas. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild., Make a memorial contribution |
William Paul Bryant Sr., 81, of Collinsville, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Calvary Christian Church, Martinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Thoburn C. (Greg) Butler, 82, of Stewartsville, Va., passed away October 24, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
GARNETT, Mrs. Byrd Wootton, of Rice, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 26, 2009. She was born August 14, 1919 in Burkeville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edgar Wootton Jr. and Annie Carter Wootton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Watkins Garnett Sr.; and three sisters, Ella Wootton Gammon, Sadie Wootton Brightwell and Martha Wootton Timberlake. She is survived by two sons, James Watkins Garnett Jr. and his wife, Sondra, of Rice, and Dr. Lockett Wootton Garnett and his wife, Holly, of Richmond; her grandchildren, Philip Thomas Garnett and his wife, Lindsey, Nathaniel Watkins Garnett and fianc‚e, Jennifer, James Charles Garnett, Sarah Garnett Winks and her husband, Jonathan and Amanda Lockett Garnett; three brothers, Capt. (ret.) James C. Wootton of Florida, Robert M. Wootton and his wife, Frances, of Burkeville, and Dr. Percy Wootton and his wife, Dr. Jane Pendleton Wootton, of Richmond; and two sisters, Rebecca Wootton Edwards and Ruth Wootton Fraker, both of Richmond; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garnett graduated from Mary Washington College. She taught at Mill Creek School in Nelson County in 1940. She also taught at Green Bay School and Rice School, all in the 1940's. She was a longtime member of Jamestown Presbyterian Church. She was a choir member, Sunday school teacher, Elder and Clerk of the Session. She also served on the Council of the Presbytery and was President of Women of the church. She was devoted to her family, Church and her many friends. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10 a.m. at Jamestown Presbyterian Church with interment at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jamestown Presbyterian Church. Puckett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Cecil attended Achilles School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He had worked at the Newport News Shipyard and was a waterman. He enjoyed gardening and playing "spades." His greatest pride and love was for his family, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed and always remembered., His mother, Maria Hogge, preceded him in death., Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Betty A. Hogge; two daughters, Cecilia Marshall and husband, DW, Brenda Deal and husband, Michael; one son, Charles Hogge; three grandchildren, Courtney Jarvis, Webster Marshall and Shaun Deal; three great-grandchildren, Riley, Emilee and Emmalyne; and his canine, Sam., Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Fred Reed, will be held at noon Thursday, at Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. |
Charles E. Cartwright Sr. SOUTH MILLS - Charles Edward Cartwright Sr., 82, of the 100 block of Carolina Road, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Albemarle Hospital. Mr. Cartwright, a native of Camden County, was the son of the late Mamie Kelly Knapp and the husband of Lois Taylor Cartwright of the residence. He was the owner of Cartwright Service Center, a member of McBride United Methodist Church, former Board Member of First Citizens Bank, past member South Mills Ruritan Club, and South Mills Volunteer Fire Department. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Debbie Cartwright Walston of South Mills, N.C.; a son, Eddie Cartwright and wife Jan of South Mills; a sister, Nora Laakenson of Onancock, Va.; a brother, Kenneth Cartwright of South Mills; four grandchildren, Mary Anne Purcell and husband Cliff of Greenville, N.C., Melissa Sawyer and husband Mike of Camden, N.C., Kristin Cartwright Brown and husband Ward of Greenville, and Katlin Cartwright of South Mills; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan Purcell and Jessica Purcell of Greenville and Colby Sawyer and Logan Sawyer of Camden, N.C. He was predeceased by a daughter, Christine Cartwright, and three brothers, Haywood Knapp, Howard Cartwright and Dale Knapp. A funeral will be Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Wade Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to , P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, Texas 75265-0309 or McBride UMC, P.O. Box 100, South Mills, NC 27976. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St., is in charge or arrangements. You may express condolences to the Cartwright family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
SMITH, Charles Herbert, 75, of Richmond, passed away October 25, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sally. He is loved and will be remembered every day by his children, who consist of his son, Bill Smith; four daughters, Sue Lovell, Karen Mazza and her husband, Vince, Janet Arnett and her husband, Rick, and Debbie Sadler and her husband, Jeff. He will be missed by his eight grandchildren, Aaron Christian and his wife, Allison, and Kelly Christian, Chad Lovell, Vicky, Christy, and Charlie Mazza, and Courtney and Nicole Sadler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ethel Smith; and survived by his brother, Thomas. Charles was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and enjoyed boating and being at the river. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and working on the computer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., and where the service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
Charles W. Holt |
Oct 27, 2009 A graveside service for Charles William Holt, 74, of Mount Airy, N.C., who died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Northern Hospital of Surry County, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Roberson family cemetery with the Revs. Bernard Handy and Don Collins officiating. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart from 1 p.m. today until time to leave for the graveside service. Holt was born in Patrick County on Jan. 21, 1935, to Crockett and Cora Lawson Holt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Handy Holt; two sisters, Eva H. Collins and Essie H. Woods; and his stepmother, Eda Holt. He retired from Food Lion, where he worked for 28 years, and he was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Mount Airy. Surviving are a son, Keith William Holt of Mount Airy; two sisters, Irene Rigney of Bassett and Frances Koger of Patrick Springs; three brothers, Junior Holt of Stuart, Lester Holt of Fieldale and Paul Holt of Stuart; and a number of nieces and nephews. |
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She was a resident of Hampton for 57 years and had lived in Gloucester for the past two years. She had worked for Crum's Bakery, of Hampton, as a bookkeeper, and retired after many years of dedicated service., The focal point of her life was her family and her church. As a member of Central United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Robert Raikes Sunday School Class, the Central Joy Singers, held various officer's positions of the United Methodist Women, and was a member of the Charlotte Hudgins Circle. Her other interests led her to be a part of the Body Recall exercise class., Preceding her in rest is her husband, Landon W. Haley., Surviving members of her family include her daughter, Margaret Haley Ward and husband, Harry M., of Mathews and Charlottesville; sons, Warren Haley and wife, Helen of Gloucester, and Phil Haley and wife, Toni of Gloucester; grandchildren, Jeffery H. Mann, Amy F. Mann, Karen Hudgins, Susan Corson, Scott Haley, Phillip R. Haley, and Billy Haley; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Anna Byrd Williams of Alexandria., A service celebrating Clarita's life, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, at Central United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Cheryl Harrison-Davidson presiding. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park., Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 225 Chapel Street, Hampton, VA 23669, to share memories and words of condolence with the family. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
VIRGINIA BECH - Curtis Vincent 'Robbie' Robinson died Oct. 21, 2009. |
James Berkeley Dalton, 79, of Collinsville, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Funeral 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Stone Memorial Christian Church, Collinsville. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services., Make a memorial contribution |
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Donald Richard Clements, 54, of Vinegar Hill Road, Churchville, died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at his home., He was born February 10, 1955 in Norfolk, a son of Hobert William Sr. and Ida Louise (Allen) Clements., He was employed by nTelos as a computer technician., He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Hobert W. Clements Jr., Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Christine (Thompson) Clements; two daughters, Amber Rae Clements Robbers and her husband, Harvey, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Catlin Colleen Clements of Churchville; two sisters, Linda D. Clements of Norfolk and Gladys W. Stokes of Virginia Beach., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in North Garden., Memorial contributions may be directed to the Churchville First Aid Crew, P. O. Box 608, Churchville, VA 24421; or to the RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801., Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. |
at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington., Make a memorial contribution |
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RECORDS, Edward Thomas Jr., 84, of White Stone, died October 25, 2009. Edward was a member of the U.S. Army from August 1943 to January 1946. During his time in the service, Ed was stationed with the 453rd Medical Collecting Company, which saw action one day after D-Day, June 7, 1944. Ed's unit continued operations throughout Normandy, Northern France and Central Europe until his return to the United States in December 1945. Ed Records was awarded the European, the African and the Middle Eastern Theater Ribbons, with Bronze Arrowheads. He was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Letha D. Records; daughter, Amy Whisenhunt (Gary) of Leander, Texas; son, Gregory Leffler (Dottie) of Alexandria; grandchildren, Heather and Derek Whisenhunt, Christopher and Thomas Leffler, and DottieMae Dawson (Jason); and great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Caleb and Clayton. He was preceded in death by sons, Kevin Leffler and Stephen Records. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at White Stone United Methodist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, Va. Memorials may be made to the Animal Welfare League or White Stone United Methodist Church. |
Eleanor was born in Roanoke, Va., and had resided in Tidewater since 1955. She worked as a Management Analyst for the U.S. Army for over 35 years. A number of years were spent living in Germany. Eleanor was a devoted member of Walnut Hills Baptist Church for over 30 years. She enjoyed volunteering with the youth group and her Sunday School class., She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Middleton and her husband, Jon of Williamsburg; her son, Frank Clark and his wife, Diane of Chesterfield County; six grandchildren, Kelly, Ashley, and Justin Middleton, Kyle, Kristopher, and Karson Clark; three brothers, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Dr. Tony Neal, and Dr. Jerry Haywood will be officiating the service. |
Elliott, Robert David - ROBERT DAVID ELLIOTT Robert David Elliott, 62, of Manassas, passed away October 23rd, 2009 at the Prince William Hospital after a courageous battle with .... |
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ROBERTS, Errol Lester, 81, of Ashland, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Sarah Roberts; and five brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy F. Roberts; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda Maupin (Doug), Patricia Wood (Willie) and Tanya Shearin (Vance); four grand-children, Bradley, Lydia, Sarah and Josiah; one great-granddaughter, Abigail; a brother, James Roberts; and his faithful companion, Wy-Wy. A veteran, he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. Following the war, he became an accountant working 25 years for Sealtest/Kraft, Inc. During his lifetime, he was an active member of several Southern Baptist churches, serving as a deacon at East Highland Park Baptist, Cool Spring Baptist and Hillcrest Baptist churches. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. A private graveside service will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church. |
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In Loving Memory Of Our Mother and Nana, Dorothea Finch, March 7,1937-October 27,2008, We love and miss you everyday mom, Beth,Jamie,Savannah,&Ethan, Make a memorial contribution |
Melvin Menford Fleshman Sr., 94, of Covington, Va., died on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Jan. 6, 2010 at 3 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
DAWSON, Frances F., 83, of Mathews County, formerly of Chesterfield and Pittsylvania Counties, passed away October 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ford; and a sister, Ella Ricketts. She is survived by her husband, Howard L. Dawson; a son, Howard L. Dawson Jr. and his wife, Debbie; one grandson, Michael L. Dawson and his wife, Olivia; two great-grandchildren, Madilyn and Carter; one sister, Belle Francis and husband, Owen of Scottsburg, Va.; niece, Gail Crews and her husband, Bobby, of Virgilina, Va.; and nephew, Jimmy Francis and his wife, Linda of Scottsburg, Va.; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad, Lower Middlesex Fire Dept. or Zoar Baptist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
Gertrude J. Jones |
Oct 27, 2009 Gertrude Jefferson Jones, 92, of Columbia, S.C., and formerly of Collinsville, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at The Haven in Columbia. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
SHARPE, Gilbert Owen Jr., 83, of Henrico County, Va., departed this life on October 25, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a self-made man, having owned Sharpe Homes, Inc. and presently owning Papa Construction, Inc. He was a longtime member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church. He will always remain in our hearts as a loving husband, "Daddy" and "Papa." No one was ever a stranger to him. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Sharpe; his mother and stepfather, Agnes and George Uzzo; in-laws, Hoke and Esline Conway; his brothers-in-law, Tom Childress, Harvey Conway and Ed Rogers. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Eleanor Conway Sharpe; his children, Gilbert Sharpe III and wife, Betty, Debby Davis and husband, Glenn, Michael Sharpe and wife, Wanda, and Crystal Eddleton and husband, Steve; his grandchildren, Travis Davis and wife, Kathy, Dennis Sharpe and wife, Melissa, Adam Davis, Chad Sharpe, Steven Eddleton, Jeremy Sharpe and wife, Meg, Amy Reid and Nick Eddleton and wife, Alycia; his nine great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Ambra Lee, Nicole, Jake, Ashleigh, Jade, Kalleigh, Makenzie and Landon; sister, Bernice Childress; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jean Conway, Earl and Jean Conway, Mary and Jack Singleton, Priscilla and Floyd Myers, Carolyn and Bob Midkiff and Brenda Rogers; many loving nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank the Medi Home Health and Hospice Staff and especially many thanks to the minister of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, Gordon Pruitt. The family will receive friends at the Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St., Glen Allen, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held October 28 at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church at 12 noon. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Matthew's United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1706 St. Matthew's Ln., Richmond, Va. 23233. |
Joseph Gilkison, of Roanoke, Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 26, 2009. He was surrounded by his loving family. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and a "Devoted Scout." He is survived by his wife, Theresa, the love of his life; son, John Gilkison, of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Jodi Gilkison, of Houston, Texas; and sister, Jean Cooper, of British Columbia, Canada. Special thanks to Dr. Karen Annis and Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. A private memorial for family is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, Va. 24018 or to the Boys Scouts of America, 2131 Valley View Blvd., NW, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle., Make a memorial contribution |
Gladys E. Morris, 87, of Crozet, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 23, 2009, at her residence., She was born September 21, 1922, in Virginia, to the late William James Sprouse and the late Rosa Breeden Sprouse., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Walter Morris; two sisters, Mary Miller and Rosalie Morris; two brothers, William and John Sprouse; and a great-grandson, Parker., She is survived by two daughters, Linda Shifflett of Crozet and Nancy Trayler of Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister, Virginia Herrell of Nebraska; four grandchildren, Chris, Charles and Robbie Shifflett and Leslie Trayler; and seven great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Catherine, Kayla, Alyse, Peter, Jade and Johanna., A graveside inurnment service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Holly Memorial Gardens conducted by The Reverend Alan Thompson., The family would like to extend a special thank you to Frances Wyant., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or Meals on Wheels, 270 Stillfried Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903. |
Richard Henry Guerrant, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
at the church. Motorcycle enthusiasts are asked to gather at the family home at 3 p.m. to process to the church with the family and David. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions either be made to the family to be placed in trust for David's daughter Amanda or to Duke Cancer Patient Support Program. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
. The Hackett family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
COOK, Harry Edwin Jr., 64, of Amelia, passed away suddenly October 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry E. Cook Sr.; his mother, Annie S. Cook; and his sister, Carolyn C. Warncke. He is survived by two sons, Michael Cook and his wife, Yvonne, and Christopher Cook; two daughters, Karen Cook and Sierra Cook; four brothers, Thomas J., Richard L., Gary C. and Ernest W. Cook; two sisters, Barbara C. Bryant and Sue C. Kinker; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Harry was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from Phillip Morris in 1998 after 32 years of employment. "Handsome Harry" will be dearly missed by his family, friends, racing buddies and the members of Mt. Elba Hunt Club, of which he was a member for almost 40 years. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, at Dale Memorial Park. |
. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Craig Rutherford Officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with Masonic Rites by the Lakeland Lodge #190. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville, 950 W Farris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605-4277. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Roanoke, Va., 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
Samuel Hairston Hodges, 70, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009, after a long battle with leukemia. He was the son of Joseph W. and Lettie H. Hodges, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Martha Roberts Hodges; and their children, Susan Elizabeth Degaraff (John), Anne Carter Christley (Mark) and Samuel Hairston Hodges Jr. (Pennie); and 10 grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, and John Degaraff, Aaron, Carter, Grace, Julia, and Emma Christley, and Ashley and Scott Hodges. He is also survived by his brothers, Randolph Cutchin Hodges (Betty Jo), Joseph Wilmer Hodges III (Judy), and Richard Lewis Hodges (Fran); and several nieces and nephews. Sam grew up in Roanoke and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1957. He took great delight in helping to plan the class reunions. A big Hokie fan, he attended Virginia Tech, where he was a member of the Corp of Cadets, and graduated with a degree in business administration in 1967 after serving in the United States Army. He was in the food business for many years and knew every restaurateur in the area. Sam was a devoted family man and a very active member of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. Sam was beloved by his family and many friends. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, 1837 Grandin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24015. In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial contributions to the organ fund at the church or to the . Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Hill Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny R. Stone officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2 009, at Roberson Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 12 noon, Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Lafayette United Methodist Church with Pastor Elwood Carwile officiating. Interment will follow in Richardson Family Cemetery, Ironto. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lotz Salem Chapel. The family would like to thank the staff at Lewis Gale Medical Center and those who assisted at Richfield Health Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lafayette United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
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s for Alta Dean Jacobs will be held at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
James B. Dalton |
Oct 27, 2009 The funeral for James Berkeley Dalton, 79, of 25 Taylor Road, Collinsville, who died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Stone Memorial Christian Church in Collinsville. Ministers Tim Wood and Lawrence Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church for 30 minutes before the service Thursday. Dalton was born in Bassett on Aug. 27, 1930, to Berkeley A. Dalton and Myrtle Dalton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Duggins Dalton; and a brother, Calvin Dalton. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict and worked at Fieldcrest Mills as a loom operator for 48 years. He was a member of Stone Memorial Christian Church. Surviving are his daughter, Jennifer Dalton DiMaro of Martinsville; a son, Ricky Dalton of Columbia, S.C.; a sister, Ruth Dalton Barrow of Florida; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Stone Memorial Christian Church Building Fund, 3030 Virginia Ave., Collinsville, Va. 24078. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
James Dempsey Walton Jr., 65, of Alexandria, Virginia, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009., He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Ann (Davis) Walton., James was preceded in death by his parents, James Dempsey Walton Sr. and Margaret Wilson Beatrice (Agee) Walton., James leaves behind a wealth of family and friends, his sisters, Patricia Hatton of Colonial Beach, Virginia, and Sandra Everhart of Charlestown, West Virginia; his son, James Dempsey Walton and his wife, Karen, and their children, Amanda Young, Haley Walton and Jacob Walton; his daughter, Teresa Lynn (Walton) Williams and her husband, John, and their children, Bryce, Seth, and Brynne Williams; his great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Ian and Cole Young; and eight nieces and nephews., James was the president of Krafft Heating and Air Conditioning and A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning, where he worked for over 40 years., A Life Celebration Memorial will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, Virginia, where a memorial service will be held from 6 until 8 p.m., James' family would really appreciate instead of flowers, that a donation be made in his name to St. Jude or the charity of your choice. |
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MATTAPONI - James Manley "Tom" Walton, 88, of Mattaponi, Va., died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. |
ASHLEY, James Wilbur, 85, departed this life October 23, 2009. Arrangements by |
YOUNGER, James, of Richmond, departed this life October 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Younger; four daughters, Sharlette Pryor, Janet A., Rashell and Jarena Younger; three sons, Anthony Neblett, James Younger Jr. and Isaiah Muhammad; 12 grandchildren; his father, Isaiah Younger Jr.; two cousins, two daughters-in- law, five sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Ronald C. Taylor Sr. officiating. Interment private. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
Jasper Hankins |
Oct 27, 2009 The funeral for Jasper Hankins, 86, of Axton, who died Oct. 24, 2009, was held Monday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Jordan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors and a flag presentation by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Daniel Hundley, Bruce Hankins, Ricky Bates Jr., Keith Kendall, Tim Redman, Jeff Hankins, Kerry Kendall and Matt Kendall. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
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Johnny was preceded in death by his loving parents, John C. Scruggs Jr. and Marian L. Scruggs., He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 31 years, Elizabeth Roy Scruggs; and his loving sons and best friends, John C. Scruggs IV (Jay), and James Roy Scruggs. Johnny will be sorely missed by not only his family, but also his faithful dog and daily companion, Mako., Johnny's family meant the world to him. He adored his boys and the love of his life, Beth. As an avid outdoorsman and lover of nature, Johnny was a member and past president of Pinewood Hunt Club. He enjoyed boating and spending time with family and friends at Lake Gaston, where many happy memories were made., Johnny is also survived by his uncle, John G. Lochstampfor; and aunts, Mildred Lochstampfor and Virginia Scruggs; as well as many cousins. Additionally, he is survived by his father and mother-in-law, Valley and Jane Roy; sister-in-law, Pam Soddu and husband, Ton;, brother-in-law, Dr. Carl P. Roy; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Northside Christian Church, with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, and honoring his namesake, contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. |
Fannie Bell Johnson PORTSMOUTH - Fannie Bell "Sister Kay" Johnson, 70, of the 1500 block of Crystal Lake Drive, passed away Oct. 22, 2009 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was born in Hamlet, N.C., and was a retired registered nurse and housewife. Fannie Johnson was member of Saint Mary Catholic Church of Norfolk. She graduated from Monroe Avenue High School, North Carolina, and received her nursing degree from Lincoln Institute School of Nursing. Fannie enjoyed watching "Court TV" and game shows. Fannie was good at mothering which drew many of her nephews, nieces and grandchildren to her. She was a good listener. Fannie loved the Lord and sat aside time each day for personal prayer. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Johnson; two daughters, Mary Polk and Millicent Copeland (Carlton); a son, Byron T. Johnson (Cynthia); a sister, Dorothy Ingram; 10 grandchildren, Byron T. Johnson Jr., Cameron Johnson, Machela Polk, CJ Copeland, Jonathan Copeland, Jaylyn Copeland, Cydney Copeland, Cayla Copeland, Miyah Copeland, and Jordin Copeland; a special great- niece and -nephew, Lori Burch and Glenn Gilchrist; a special niece and nephew, Louise Bennett and Bobby Bright; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter, Loretta Bright; her parents, Morris and Anna Sharp Bright; three sisters, Inez Sturgis, Annie Sharp and Sweetie Mae Sharp; four brothers, Jackie Bright, Robert Bright, Bobby Bright and Walter Bright. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the St. James Greater Catholic Church, 1018 West Hamlet Ave. (US Highway 74), Hamlet, N.C. 28345. Burial site will be Dobbins Heights Cemetery, North Carolina. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home, Portsmouth, and Nelson Funeral Home, Hamlet, N.C., will be handling the arrangements. Viewing will begin Tuesday at Steele-Bullock Funeral Home, 3950 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, from noon to 2 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Patricia JONES on her first anniversary in Heaven, ChumAs I sit here and reflect on this past year, I can't help but thank God for the years that we did have as friends. No matter what we went through, both good and bad, I could always count on my chum to be there for me. So now with you in God's arms, all I have left are the memories which I will cherish until God calls me home, too., To my true friend-, I love you and miss, you more each day., Karen (Chum), Make a memorial contribution |
WILMER, Judy (Collins), died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Treasured daughter of Mercedes "Cede" (Evans) Collins and the late Francis Clemens Collins; beloved wife of David Wilmer; loving mother of Jamie Swiger, Jennifer and Jeffrey Wilmer; devoted Grandma Judy to Shy James, Teia Swiger and Jeffrey Wilmer Jr.; sister of Mary Rita (Webb) Kunash, Jim (Judy) Collins and Sean (Sherri) Collins. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Anyone who met Judy had an instant friend. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Pa. 15227, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Judy's life will be held at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com |
Kathleen Kasprak, 64, of Riner, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service and Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Kenneth "Rusty" Lewis Alexander passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jo-an P. Alexander; his daughters, Susan A. Andrews and Joan A. Engle; his stepchildren, George L. Peabody, Thomas W. Peabody and Elizabeth P. Staas; and 13 grandchildren., In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Wythe Volunteer Fire Department, Hampton, Va., and Personal Touch Hospice, Newport News, Va. |
Woodley J. Koonce III CHESAPEAKE - Dr. Woodley J. Koonce III, "Woody," 56, went to be with his Lord after a courageous battle with lymphoma Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. Born in New Bern, N.C., he was the son of the late Woodley J. Koonce Jr. and Callie Rose Koonce. He was predeceased by a son, Woodley Matthew Koonce. A longtime resident of Chesapeake, Woody graduated from Great Bridge High School in 1971. He continued his education at Ferrum Junior College, he graduated from Old Dominion University where he earned a bachelor's degree in health and physical education and a master's degree in educational administration. He later earned a doctorate of education from George Washington University. After teaching several years in the Chesapeake school system, he began his administrative career as assistant principal at Chittum Elementary School, and later at Great Bridge Junior High. Woody began his first position as principal at Southeastern Elementary, moving to Crestwood Intermediate, Crestwood Middle School and Hickory Middle School. In 2007, he was appointed principal of Hickory High School. He was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. Woody will be remembered for his positive, witty and humorous personality. He was an avid golfer and loved sports. He officiated football and wrestling for the Virginia High School League. Most of all, Woody will be remembered as a wonderful, loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Survivors include his loving wife, Vickie B. Koonce; two daughters, Kristy Koonce Hedrick and husband Jason and Tracy Koonce McClung and husband Kenton; six grandchildren, Jordan, Dylan, Charis, Justin, Emma and Tristan; two brothers, Donald A. Koonce and Dr. Glenn L. Koonce; a sister, Linda R. Koonce; and nieces and nephews, Terrie, Kevin, Brian, Wendi, Jill, Kara, Kady, Ricky and Zachary. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. The Rev. Tom Mercer will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. In recent months, the family has held vigil with Woody. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing or visitation. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the prayers, visits, cards and support over the past year. The outpouring of love and kindness will never be forgotten. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Woodley J. Koonce III Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Hickory High School, 1996 Hawk Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Kyle was born September 24, 1916, in Albemarle County, Virginia, a son of the late George L. Wood and Elinor B. Cox Wood., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Elizabeth McDaniel Wood; three brothers, Tremper Wood, Tandy Wood, Ogden Wood; four sisters, Margie Williams, June Wood Rouse, Wanda Elaine Amos and Virginia Everlast Wood; two daughters-in-law, Evelyn Bennett Wood and Gloria Mace Wood; two grandchildren, Joseph Mullins and Mary Wendy Wood., Kyle was employed in Maryland at a local tin mill followed by a prestigious trade at the shipyard as a welder during World War II. He moved to his farm in Ruckersville in the early 1940's where he resided for 69 years., He enjoyed helping his community, neighbors and other farmers., Kyle was a member of the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren in Ruckersville for over 65 years where he served as a trustee, deacon and Sunday school teacher., Kyle loved his family and had a special place in his heart for children. Above all else was his love for God., Kyle is survived by four children, Warner Wood and his wife, Lucille, William Wood, Virginia Wood, and Sarah Mullins and her husband, James, all of Ruckersville; 11 grandchildren, Timmy Wood, Miriam Howe, Tommy Wood, Dinah Knapp, Mark DeMastus, Teresa Martin, Tandy Wood, Phebe Dickerson, Donnie Collier, William Mullins and Sonja Garton; 21 great-grandchildren, Kelsey Wood, Kathleen and Christian Howe, Mckenzie Wood, Haley, Tristen, Katie and Shawn Knapp, Samuel Wood, Alex, Kyle and Ryan DeMastus, Lawrence Thompson, Wendy and Julia Martin, Nicholas Wood, Robert, Kyle and Billy Dickerson, Hannah and Gage Collier; and many other loving family members and friends., The family would like to thank a very special granddaughter whom Kyle thought of as a daughter, Phebe Dickerson and her husband, William, and their children, Robert, Kyle and Billy, for all of their loving care of Kyle. Their care and support allowed Kyle to live at his beloved farm until the end., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the Ryan Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren with Pastor Gary Sheffer and the the Reverend Mark Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren Children's Ministry, 986 Cedar Grove Road, Ruckersville, Virginia 22968., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
In Loving Memory of Tiffany Skyler LaPRADE 2/15/1992 10/27/2008, Today you have been gone a year and everyday we wish you were still here; Tears flow down my cheeks like rain and my heart breaks with pain but then I look at the stars in the sky and remember the sparkle in your beautiful green eyes; we hear the laugh in your voice and oh how you sang in church with such rejoice; how you constantly had your hand on your hip and how you loved Kroger french onion dip; how you would speak what's on your mind and how you were so smart, compassionate and kind; how you always had a vivacious smile on your face that we will forever in our hearts embrace; we all love you dearly with hugs & kisses and you are truly a blessing that everyone misses!, Love, Mom, Dad, Granny & Granddaddy, Great Granny, Paw Paw & Maw Maw, Vicky, Robert III, Robert IV,, Uncle Mike, April, Mike & Tammy, Heather Dawn, Heather Nicole, Taylor,, Jordan and Shane, Make a memorial contribution |
NORFOLK - Larry Milton Adams passed away Oct. 25, 2009. |
will be held Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
MOTLEY, Lee Jr., 47, died Friday, October 23, 2009. Mr. Motley was preceded in death by his brother Timothy Wade Babb and stepfather, Charles W. Callahan Sr. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Harrell Motley; daughters, Abbey Motley of Pinetops, N.C., Holly Motley of Rocky Mount, N.C.; son, Josh Motley of Wilson, N.C.; mother, Becky Callahan of Tarboro, N.C.; father and stepmother, Donald Lee Motley and Marlene of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Donna Brown (Jimmy) of Tarboro, N.C., Tish Grubbs (Brian) of Providence Forge, Va.; brothers, Tommy Trayer (Beverly) of Rocky Mount, N.C., Ricky Babb (Misty) of Tarboro, N.C., Freddie Callahan (Tracie) of Wilson, N.C.; uncle, William L. Motley Jr. of Richmond, Va.; stepsister, Debbie Matthews of Richmond, Va.; and stepbrother, Al Matthews of Richmond, Va. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Dylan Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pineview Cemetery, Pinetops. The family will receive friends at Carlisle Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.carlislefuneralhome.com |
In Loving Memory Of Levern J. Lee January 30, 1939 - October 27, 2008 Sometimes it feels like you are here, We can't believe it's been a year. We visit your resting place a lot, We want you to know that you're not forgotten. The hurt is still there, we cannot lie, But it helps to know that you watch from the sky. You will always be remembered as long as we have breath, So long for now my husband, daddy and granddaddy continue to rest. In loving memory wife Geneva, children Teresa, LaVerne, Renae, Kimberly, Levern Jr. and grandchildren., Make a memorial contribution |
HILL, Leonard H. "Lennie", 42, of Culpeper, Va., formerly of West Point Va., died Thursday, October 22, 2009. He was a member of Steamfitters Local #602. He is survived by his daughter, Allison T. Hill, and her mother, Tammy Hill, of New Bern, N.C.; his parents, Ron and Amy Hill, of West Point; and a sister, Joann Jacks of Jacksonville, Fla. Lennie will be missed by family and friends. A private memorial service will be held. Memorials may be made to Allison T. Hill College Fund, c/o Baylands Credit Union, P.O. Box 392, West Point, Va. 23181. Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service will be handling arrangements. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
CULPEPER - Leonard H. "Lennie" Hill, 42, of Culpeper, Va., formerly of West Point Va., died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was a member of Steamfitters Local #602., He is survived by his daughter, Allison T. Hill and her mother, Tammy Hill of New Bern, N.C.; his parents, Ron and Amy Hill of West Point; a sister, Joann Jacks of Jacksonville, Fla. Lennie will be missed by family and friends., A private memorial service will be held., Memorials may be made to Allison T. Hill College Fund, c/o Baylands Credit Union, P.O. Box 392, West Point, VA 23181. |
Lillian T. Powell |
Oct 27, 2009 The funeral for Lillian Mae Turner Powell, 87, formerly of Glade Street, Martinsville, who died Oct. 22, 2009, at The Golden Living Center, was held Monday at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. Lewis Harris officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Tim Byrd, Gene Teague, Dustin Wallace, Mark Wheatland, Gary Smith and Danny Powell. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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He was a native of Rocky Mount, N.C., and a Peninsula resident for 50 years. Lloyd retired in 1987 from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran., He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances Lancaster; daughter, Ann King of Williamsburg; two sisters, Gladys Peake of Hampton, and Nancy Williams of Elon College, N.C.; a brother, Ishmael Lancaster of Newport News; and two grandchildren, Clyde G. King, and Christopher Lee King., The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, with graveside services to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park at 2 p.m., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Fair View Cemetery in Roanoke. The Very Reverent R. Bradley Laycock will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward's name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 42 East Main Street in Salem, Virginia 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Magruder family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Minister Malean Snow Futrell passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009., Funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Church of Jesus, 630 Anderson Lane, Hampton. Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Gloucester Fields Cemetery, Gloucester. |
EMBREY, Marion Corker, 92, of Beaverdam, passed away October 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her sons, Clarence Wesley Embrey Jr. and Robert Edward Embrey; and was the widow of C. Wesley Embrey. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Debbie Fox (William) and Dana Delano (Tim); four great-grandchildren, Renee Kelly, Heather Baldridge, Logan Fox and Molly Delano; two great-great-grandchildren, Trent and Wyatt Kelly. Mrs. Embrey was a longtime member of Zion Christian Church. Funeral service is private. |
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Austin Carter; her parents, Royal Blount and Nancy B. Gholston., She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Linda D. Sessoms (Glenn) of Cordova, Tenn., Beverly Carter-Gallop (Orrin) of Hampton Va., and Mark A. Carter (Lisa) of Newport News, Va.; three grandchildren, Daryn L. Sessoms, Justin R. Sessoms, and Adea M. Sessoms;, and a host of precious family and friends., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday Oct. 29, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 765 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, with the Pastor William Hank Hollar Jr. officiating. Mrs. Carter can be viewed from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, at Carter Funeral Home. She will be placed in the church by 10 a.m. Thursday. |
Mary was a 1941 graduate of Hampton High School. She was a talented and dedicated beautician, who shared her love of style with countless clients and many colleagues for 50 years. She was the proud owner of the Suburban and Mary Moran's Beauty Salons. Through the years, Mrs. Moran lived and worked in Hampton, Va., Hollywood, Fla., and Keysville, Va., before making her way back to Hampton to retire in 1993., A beloved mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter, Maryl Moran Bruner and husband, Earl W. Bruner of Hampton; and her son, Lawrence Edward Moran and wife, Barbara Wallace Moran of Hampton. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Christopher Ellis of Durham, N.C., Michael Ellis of Va. Beach, Melissa Ellis Noland and husband, C.J. Noland of Hampton, Joshua Moran of Hampton, and Meghan Moran of Hampton. She is also survived by a much loved sister, Jo Lawrence Stewart of St. Louis, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews., The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for the compassion and care provided by the staff at the Careplex in Hampton, in her last remaining days., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MORAN, Mary Lawrence, 86, formerly of Keysville, Va., and resident of Hampton, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Hampton. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Mary's life at the graveside will be Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. October 28 at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens on Butler Farm Road in Hampton, with Reverend Craig Buxton of Midlothian, Va. officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton. |
William Rowe Mathes VIRGINIA BEACH - William "Bill" Rowe Mathes passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Born Jan. 29, 1927, in Greeneville, Tenn., Bill was predeceased by his wife, Becky Mathes, and is survived by his five children and their families, David W. Mathes, Nancy M. Newsom, Daniel R. Mathes, Sally A. Pepperman, and Katie M. Mathes; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bill retired as a lieutenant colonel after 21 years in the U.S. Army where he was a decorated pilot and instructor, in addition to being a veteran of World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars. Military honors will be conducted privately in Tennessee. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Heartland Foundation (Hospice) in Virginia Beach. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Mathew Allen Corbin, 18, of Reva, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at his residence., He was born February 8, 1991, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Russell and Kay Corbin of Reva., Mathew was a special person who touched everyone he knew. He will be missed greatly., In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, David W. Corbin and Matthew Litton of Washington, D.C., Joyce and Joe Santamaria of Port St. Lucia, Florida, Susan Filiault of Mexico Beach, Florida, and Joseph Wayne Corbin of Florida., Additional survivors include his uncles, A.C. Corbin and his wife, Doris, of Culpeper, Virginia, Ronnie Dodson and his wife, Judy, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Ray Dodson and his wife, Peggy, of Luray, Virginia, and Don Dodson of Charlottesville, Virginia; as well as numerous other family members who touched his life., He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert C. and Laura V. Corbin; his maternal grandparents, Obadiah and Florence Dodson, and Mary Dodson, and his aunts and uncle, Kitty and Frank Coppedge and Cheryl Dodson., The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Virginia., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery., Pallbearers will be Greg Dodson, Josh Filiault, Mike Corbin, Steve Corbin, Larry Coppedge and Perrin Kinsey., Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 and/or United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036., Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
Mazel H. Marshall |
Oct 27, 2009 Mazel H. Marshall, 78, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, will announce arrangements. |
McDaniel, Shirley Ann - Shirley Ann McDaniel Shirley Ann McDaniel, 70, of Luray died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1939 .... |
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Helene K. McGinnis MANTEO - Helene K. McGinnis, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Roanoke. She was born July 4, 1922 in Lounsberry, N.Y., first of Lena and Earl Keesler's three daughters. A graduate of Candor High School, she earned her business degree at Ridley College in Binghamton, N.Y. She enlisted in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) shortly after the unit was formed in 1943. She served at Camp Shanks army base, New York and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, as a small arms inspector, test-firing weapons specialist. She was a member of the WAC's 1945 championship basketball team. She received her honorable discharge from the WAC unit Jan. 27, 1946. After receiving her Army discharge, she worked in accounting at Cornell University until her marriage to Dennis E. McGinnis in 1951, who preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 2005. Raising her family, she played an active part in all community activities - 10 years with the Lost Colony production, PTA member and supporter for Manteo Elementary and Manteo High School, and an officer of Manteo High School's first football booster's club. She was an ardent supporter of Dare County public schools. Helene also was a dedicated volunteer worker for the Dare County Board of Elections. Helene enjoyed the company of her close friends in Manteo: Dora Midgett, Estelle Wilson, Alice Kellogg, and Alene Midgett for morning coffee. For almost 40 years, these fine ladies met daily for a cup of coffee. This tradition started at Fearing's drugstore in downtown Manteo in 1966 and they continued this tradition at McDonald's well past the turn of the century. For the past seven years, Helene has been in the loving care of her son, Brian, his wife, Ursula, and their sons, Brian and Thomas. The loving care and consideration they have given Mom has extended her life and made it meaningful and pleasant. She is survived by her five sons, Dennis and his wife Kit of Manteo, N.C., Brian and his wife Ursula of Stewardsville, Va., Kevin and his wife Renee of Sunbury, N.C., Sean and his wife Jeanne of Hickory, N.C., and Terry and his wife Anna of Manteo, N.C.; six grandchildren, Brian, Thomas, Sarah, Katheryn, Matt, and Molly; and one sister, Betty Kroplin of Spencer, N.Y. A memorial-remembrance gathering will be held at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. For those who feel they would like to express their feelings, the family asks that a contribution be made to Alzheimer's research or any other charitable organization of their choice. Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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A retired partner in the CPA firm, Witt Mares, Michael was a graduate of the University of Virginia, and the Marshall Wythe School of Law, and was Accredited in Business Valuation by the American Institute of CPA's in 1999. Mike currently was a partner in Mares-Nichols CPE, a professional education company., He was a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar and Newport News Bar, the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council, American Tax Policy Institute Trustee, and Peninsula Estate Planning Council. Michael had authored and co-authored many books and videos in the area of tax law and planning., Involved in the community, Michael served on the Mary Immaculate Hospital Board of Directors, Virginia War Memorial Museum Foundation Board of Trustees, Rotary Club of Newport News, Transitions Family Violence Center, Virginia Tax Foundation, Hampton Mayor's Commission on the Handicapped, and was an honorary member of the Jr. WCHV, where he had been a longtime performer., Michael is survived by his wife, Terri Mares; daughter, Carol Mares; sons, Bobby Mares and wife, Tina, Tom Mares and wife, Natalie; mother, Pat Mares; two sisters, five brothers, six grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other family members., A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, St. Andrews Episcopal Church by the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Marston. |
s will be held at noon Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 God called home to rest his faithful servant Nelson Harvey from labor to reward. Nelson, was the youngest child of the late Sidney and Hettie Bell Pittman Harvey, was born June 15, 1954., Nelson gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church East End and served with the Men's Chorus, the Young Adult Choir and the W.M. Brown Gospel Choir., He graduated from Ferguson High School in Newport News, then went on to further his education at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton and Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, Va. Nelson was employed at Fort Eustis, as a student trainer technician for the Army Training Support Center, until his retirement in July 2007., Nelson is survived by three brothers, Nathaniel Harvey of Moreno Valley, Calif., Warren Harvey of Hampton, Va., and Jesse Harvey (Cheryl) of Hampton; and one sister, Earlene Harvey Overton (Albert) of Portland, Ore. He is also survived by three aunts, Vashti Pittman Davis of Baltimore, Md., Eartie Pittman Watson of Orange, N.J., and Naomi Pittman Harris of Baltimore; a special cousin, Barbara J. Hughes of Weldon, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, family and friends., Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, NN, VA 23607. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Ave.,, NN,VA 23607. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to |
GERMAIN, Norman Paul, 90, of Warsaw, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Norman was a graduate of Benedictine High School and a World War II Navy veteran, having served in the Pacific. He was a field engineer/ surveyor for Foster & Miller and a retired road inspector for Henrico County. He was a dear, devoted, loving, family man. Norman brightened many people's lives with his smile and mischievous sense of humor. Survivors are his children, Paul G. (Marcia) Germain of Midlothian, Michael J. Germain of Warsaw, Joyceline G. (Ian) Begley of Huntington Beach, Calif., Denise G. (Chuck) Ritchie of Glen Allen, and Julie G. (Paul) Welch of Warsaw; his grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Nancy, Tyler, Renee, Emma and John; and his great-grandchildren, Alex and Jason. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Edith Livingston Germain; and his son, Gerald "Jerry" Germain. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Westhampton Memorial Park Chapel, with entombment following. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, West Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Riverside Tappahannock Hospice, 618 Hospital Rd., Medical Arts Bldg. A - 201, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. Online condolences may be made at www.welchfuneralhomeva.com |
will be held Friday at noon at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Norfolk Chapel, with Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg officiating., Make a memorial contribution |
Evelyn N. Olson NORFOLK - Evelyn "Betty" Naomi (Mansfield) Olson, 86, went to be with the Lord Oct. 24, 2009. She joined in heaven her beloved husband, Sidney Olson; daughter, Nioma Baker; great-granddaughter, Laura Baker; and her sisters, Joann Scott and Marilyn Wickstrom. Evelyn enjoyed reading, gardening, backyard birding, singing and genealogy. She also wrote poetry and was the author of a book entitled, "Ladies At The Crossroads: 18th Century Women of New Jersey." Evelyn retired as library director of the Roselle Free Public Library in Roselle, N.J. She was a member of Fort Monroe Chapel of the Centurion, DAR, AAUW, Roselle Historical Society, and St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Garwood, N.J., and Riverside Baptist Church in Norfolk. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Pamela Staggs and husband Ken; grandchildren, Judy, John and Brian Baker, Janis and Christopher Staggs and Rosalind Haight; great- grandchildren, Christopher, William, Alissa and Benjamin Baker and Max Habek; brother, Marlin Mansfield; and a host of other loving relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home in Virginia Beach by the Rev. Frank with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Please visit Evelyn's memorial at www.mem.com where you may offer condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Evelyn's name to Riverside Baptist Church (Jamaican Orphanage)., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Mrs. Oneal R. Rutledge, 81, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. She was born on March 3, 1928, to Sylvanious Roberts and Annie Jones Robert in Sussex County, Va. |
Opal A. Davis |
Oct 27, 2009 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Opal Ashe Davis, 98, of Augusta, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Lester Davis; and a great-grandaughter. She was a member of Keysville United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Colonists. She also was active in the National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century. Surviving are a son, Troy Lester Davis of Axton, Va.; a number of grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Saturday at the family plot at Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville, N.C. Poteet Funeral Home in Augusta was in charge of arrangements. |
COURTLAND - Paul A. Williams, 51, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday Oct. 22, 2009. He was born in Southampton County to Lonnie Batten and the late Eugene Williams. |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at CollinsMcKeeStone Funeral Homes, Martinsville Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
but hoped that friends might contribute in his name to BROOD Bassett Hound Rescue of Old Dominion, c/o John Warner, 15213 Clear Spring Road, Williamsport, Md. 21795., Make a memorial contribution |
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Rankin; her father, Homer Smith; her mother, Mary Barber Yeatman; and her stepfather, Robert H. Yeatman, who was very influential and supportive throughout her life., She is survived by her three children, William Thomas Rankin II and his wife, Donna of Mission Viejo, Calif., John Robert Rankin and his wife, Janis of Vacaville, Calif., and Sandra Rankin Clark and her husband, Allen of Applegate, Ore.; three granddaughters; brothers-in-law, Richard and Charles Rankin; sisters-in-law, Mary Opal Vanderstouwe, Evelyn Barclay, Francis McLaughlin and Ruby Rankin; numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends including the 'lunch bunch,' her Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, and her best friend, Shirley Medford., A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Peninsula Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev. Dr. James E. White. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Melrose Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, evening, October 27, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
THAW, Randolph Tucker "Tuck", 92, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Hazel Thaw; and his first wife, Louise Thaw. Staff Sergeant Randolph T. Thaw was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while serving in the European Theatre during World War II in the United States Army for meritorious service in Belgium, Holland and Germany with the medical department, Company D, 329th Medical Battalion of the 104th Infantry Division. He is survived by his best friend and the love of his life, to whom he was married to for 42 years, Janet Thaw; their four loving daughters, Beverley Hope and her husband, Jim, Sharon Barley, Katrina Huddleston and her husband, Tom, and Lorna Snook; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; his beloved sister, Margaret Sheridan; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheila and Woody Harmon; as well as many other loving family and friends. "Tuck" was a loving, generous and gentle man who was an inspiration to us all. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the Hospice workers from Asera Care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville Va., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Asera Care, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr., Richmond, Va. 23229 or Cool Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. |
On Sunday, October 25, 2009, our Lord summoned one of heaven's most special angels to His side and issued instructions to safely escort our dear mother, Opal Ellen Peters Ratcliffe, of Pearisburg Va., in her journey as she passed from the bonds of this earth and stepped through Heaven's gate into the presence of her Precious Savior. Today, Mom is with her beloved husband, Fred L. Ratcliffe. Daddy has been waiting and watching for her since Thanksgiving Day 1955. Together now, they will wait and watch for us. Mom was born on April 18, 1912, to Isaac Asbury and Amanda Loma Morris Peters in Wise County, Va. Her grandparents were Jeff and Martha Ellen Harrell Morris and James William and Frances Ruby Bailie Peters. She became a member of The Church of God of Prophecy on May 28, 1933. Through the years, she served faithfully in whatever position she was given. She taught the Adult Sunday School Class for many years. Mom worked hard to raise money for missions by making and selling countless quilts, aprons, crochet handkerchiefs and embroidered pillow cases. Once, when in her mid-sixties, she hand cut a line fence of mid-sized trees with a bow saw to earn money which she donated to the churches building fund. Mom's journey through this life was often times, most difficult. It was not unusual to find her on her knees seeking God's help. He never once failed to answer her prayers., In addition to her parents, grandparents, and her husband, she was predeceased by two sisters, Ruby Peters Janney and Loma Peters Parson; a brother, Isaac "Ike" Asbury Peters Jr.; and a foster son, Ronnie., She is survived by a foster daughter, Edna (James) Campbell, of Blackbear, Ga.; a daughter, Freda Ratcliffe, of Pearisburg, Va.; a son, Steven Ratcliffe, of Pulaski, Va.; several foster grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-greatgrandchildren., We, her family, have been most highly blessed to have a Godly mother to love us, teach, and guide us. She will be sorely missed. We are so very thankful that she taught us about Jesus. Through her life's example, she has shown us how to live so that when the day dawns for us to also pass from the bonds of this earth, we shall be together once more and never have to part again., s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Richard C. Geter |
Oct 27, 2009 The funeral for Richard Cortez Geter, 74, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 21, 2009, was held Monday at Hairston Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Whitfield officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Leroy Dillard, Donnie Draper, William Geter, J.R. Miller, Morris Geter, Dana Hairston and Tim Niblett. |
John Riggins, 70, of Draper, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
SMITH, Robert Leonard, 78, husband of Barbara Jordan Smith, formerly of Mechanicsville and Richmond, Va., died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1931 in Richmond, Va., the son of the late George Robert and Josphine Nordvall Smith. He was a CPL of the U.S. Army, serving in Germany for two years. He was the Co-Founder/ Co-Owner of Golf Dimensions, and Chairman of the Board of Golf Dimensions, Inc., North Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was retired Vice-President of Finance with Southern Special Products, Richmond, Va., a division of Lydall, Inc., Manchester, Conn. Survivors, including his wife, are two sons, Robert L. Smith Jr. of N. Myrtle Beach, .S.C, and John L. White of Spartanburg, S.C.; five daughters, Mary E. Smith of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., Charlene S. Jordan, and V. Elaine Leibgott, both of Chesterfield, Va., Michele S. Phillips of Midlothian, Va., and Shirley A. Keen of Mechanicsville, Va.; 13 grandchildren, Michael Tiva of Las Vegas, Nev., Christopher Smith of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Travis Jordan, Justin Jordan, Kari Smith, and Joshua Leibgott, all of Chesterfield, Va., Jonathan Smith of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., Amanda Benfield of Akron, Ohio, Stephen Phillips and Rachel Phillips, both of Midlothian, Va., Jessica Keen and Cody Keen, both of Mechanicsville, Va., and Brian White of Spartanburg, S.C.; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1 p.m. at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ed Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net. |
As a man tied to nature, he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, working on his farm and caring for his livestock. He was a member of the American Arbor Foundation. Enjoying NASCAR racing was one of his favorite pass times. Another one of his life joys was his enjoyment of snuff., Preceding him in rest are his parents, Robert and Kathryn Shaffer. Surviving members of the family include his wife of 36 years, Teresa L. Shaffer; children, Rick A. Shaffer (Wendy), and Anna Christina Shaffer (Tom); grandchildren, Brandon and April; great-grandchildren, Gretchen and Campbell; brother, Donald L. Shaffer (Jackie); mother-in-law, Priscilla Martin; nephew, Mitch Shaffer; and niece, Vickie Sustrich., For his assistance in caring for the farm livestock over the past year, the family thanks and gives their appreciation to a very special friend, Shawn. |
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at The Church of the Advent, 9629 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Church of the Advent, 9629 Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503 or the , 6315 North Center Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Rollins, Philip Edward - PHILIP EDWARD ROLLINS Philip Edward Rollins, age 99 of Bristow, Virginia died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas. Mr. Rollins was .... |
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OLEY, Rose Mehfoud "Reba," 87, widow of George A. Oley Jr., passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Timothy A. Oley; her brothers, Tony, Eddie, Joe and George Mehfoud; sisters, Lyla Thomas, Mary Gibrall, Mabel Harris and Elizabeth Arnold. She is survived by her seven children, Faiz A. Oley (Mary), Carolyn O. Bain (Augie), Jackie O. Dowdy (Hugh), Lyla O. Wilby (Emerson), George A. Oley (Siham), Anthony J. Oley (Julie) and Mark A. Oley (Celeste); 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Rose was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and attended Madison College. She was a retired owner of Oley's Ritz, Oley's Lunch Box and the Guv'nors Restaurant, and finally retired from Westbury Pharmacy. She was a member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Anthony's Church, member of the Catholic Women's Club, member of the 50 Plus Club, K Cettes, the Fossa Club, Oregon Hill Club, Sleepy Hollow Women's Club and The Golden Age Club. The family will receive friends after 2 p.m. Tuesday and all day Wednesday, at Bliley's- Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., and where the Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church, interment Mt. Calvary. If desired, contributions can be made to her favorite charities, St. Anthony's Church, The Comboni Sisters or the Sisters of the Visitation in Rockville, Va. |
Ruby M. McMillan |
Oct 27, 2009 The funeral for Ruby M. McMillan, 79, of 255 Hobson Road, Axton, who died Oct. 24, 2009, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Revs. Phillip Woods and Eddie Hawks officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home of a daughter, Nancy Strickland, 1106 Goldmine Road, Glade Hill. She was born in Henry County on May 24, 1930, to Jim Willie McMillan and Nancy Ann Moxley McMillan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Edward McMillan; a daughter, Betty Talbert; a son, Danny McMillan; three sisters, Garlet Jones, Myrtle Gauldin and Edna Wilson; four brothers, Ivel, Donnie, Gervin and Hugh McMillan; and a grandchild, Jonathan Read. She retired after 30 years as a cafeteria cook in the public school system. She attended Pleasant Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church and One Accord Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Strickland of Glade Hill and Diane Cooper of Efland, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to One Accord Baptist Church Food Pantry, 3630 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
STINNETT, Russell Coleman, 90, of Buckingham, died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond. He was born May 23, 1919 in Monroe, Va. of the late Russell A. and Ida C. Stinnett. He served in the U.S. Army for nine years. During World War II, he was in five major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge. He was later employed by AMF in Richmond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers, and nieces and nephews. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Sarah Stinnett of Buckingham; a daughter, Georgianne Stinnett of Richmond; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Dunkum Funeral Home in Dillwyn on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at Antioch Union Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, with burial in the Wright Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Antioch Union Baptist Church, 2810 Greenway Road, Wingina, Va. 24599, or the Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 444, Dillwyn, Va. 23936. |
will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jake Huffman officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel. Memorial contributions may be to Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., 3825 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018., Make a memorial contribution |
Shelby J. Minnick |
Oct 27, 2009 The funeral for Shelby Jean Minnick, 65, of Bassett, who died Oct. 22, 2009, was held Monday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with the Rev. John Shelley officiating. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Alongi, McCray Foley, DeShannon Adams, Ronnie McGuire, Wendell Young and Bill Lawson. |
WOOD, Shirley Ann Bumgarner, 72, of Richmond, died October 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Curtis Bumgarner Sr. Survivors include her devoted companion, Derwood "Monk" Thurston; her five beloved children, Jeffrey, Rex, Ricky, Eric Bumgarner and Robin Foster; her stepmother, Sylvia Franks; three sisters, Donna Lockhart, Monica Rader and Nancy Wright; one brother, Harry Dale Franks; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. Her remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
for procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Lynchburg. The family will receive friends on Tuesday October 27, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Dexter's name to the Good Samaritan Hospice., Make a memorial contribution |
Lucian B. St.Clair, 66, of Thaxton, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Shannon Mills St.Clair, 30, of Thaxton, Va., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grandin Court Baptist Church, Ministries Activities Center. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Stringer, Dorothy Sulis - DOROTHY SULIS STRINGER Dorothy Sulis Stringer Died Friday, October 23, 2009 in her home in Nokesville, VA. Dorothy is preceded in death by her .... |
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WHITE, Stuart Douglas, 61, of Richmond, passed away Friday, October 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Edlow; and son, Michael. He is survived by his wife, Anne; two children, Christine and Steven; and their mother, Roseann; a grandson, Jacob; stepsons, Travis and Kramer Grim; his mother, Elsie; brother, James and his wife, Karen; two nephews, James Jr. and his wife, Leigh, and Shawn; and one niece, Haley. Mr. White will be lovingly remembered as a great father. For most of his life he was a drummer in numerous bands around Richmond. He loved to ride his Harley with his friends, and was an avid freshwater fisherman from the time his dad taught him to fish. He retired from Philip Morris, USA in 2008 after 28 ½ years of service. The family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where a celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hawthorne, The Cancer Resource Center, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
SCHMIDT, Stuart Gray, of Richmond, Va., died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward F. Schmidt; his mother, Martha Lee Stevenson Schmidt; and his brother, Edward F. Schmidt Jr. He is survived by his wife, Susan Spatig Schmidt; three sons, Stuart Gray Schmidt Jr., Howard S. Schmidt and James D. Schmidt; six grandchildren, Emma Tyler, Hannah Elizabeth, Alexandra Elizabeth, Jack Robert James, Christian Alexis and Bailey Christian Schmidt. Before serving in the military during WWII Mr. Schmidt attended Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After his military service he joined his father's real estate firm Schmidt & Wilson, where he was instrumental in developing the Stratford Hills properties. He later formed his own real estate company and was a member of the Richmond Board of Realtors, the Virginia Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He was a current member of the Country Club of Virginia, Willow Oaks Country Club and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Mr. Schmidt was an animal lover, who contributed generously to various animal and environmental organizations. He was a founding member of Save Our Shelter (S.O.S.). A service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave. His family is forever grateful for the loving care given by Anita Miller, Charlotte White and Patsy Hembrick. Memorial contributions may be made to Save Our Shelter, P.O. Box 27142, Richmond, Va. 23261, or The Virginia Home, 1101 Hampton St., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
11 a.m. Wednesday at Living Water Christian Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
. Charlie was Past Exalted Ruler and Lodge Secretary of BPO Elks No.82 and Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 418. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by the Rev. James Gordon at 7 p.m. Wednesday in St. Therese's Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maison Fortune Orphanage in Hinche, Haiti in care of St. Therese's Church, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321 or to a charity of choice. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. "God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best." (traditional Irish prayer), Make a memorial contribution |
Miller Marion Cline, Susie Yvonne Miller Marion Cline "Grammies", 73, of New Canton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born October 8, 1936, in Buckingham County, to the late Carl L. and Virginia Newton Miller. She was the widow of Johnny L. Marion Sr. and Alvin A Cline Sr. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Vern Miller; and sisters, Bertha Miller, Doris Mayo and Shirley Chancellor., She is survived by her four children, John L. Marion Jr. and his wife, Linda, of New Canton, Randy L. Marion and his wife, Colleen, of Chesterfield, Diana M. Winslett and her husband, Keith, and Beckey M. Martin and her husband, Buster, of New Canton; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Snoddy and her husband, Charles, Katheryn Smith and her husband, Bruce, Matthew Marion and his wife, Leigh, Kristen Marion and her husband, BJ, Sharon Marion-Hart and her husband, Cory, Daniel Marion, Paul Winslett, Michael Winslett, Melissa Winslett, Sara Martin-Bean and her husband, Chris, and Staci Atkinson and her husband, Jason; seven great-grandchildren, Rachel and Jacob Snoddy, (twins) Seth Madison and Mason Gormus, Natalie Hart and Marissa Atkinson. She is also survived by five sisters, Martha Snoddy and Margaret Gunter, both of Arvonia, Peggy Marion of New Canton, Amanda Morris and Ethel Landes, both of Fork Union; two brothers, James L. Miller of Denver, Colorado and Avis Miller of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one uncle, Howell Newton of Arvonia; and her devoted companion, Dennis Hines., Her heart and home was always open to anyone who came through her door, she was beloved of all who knew her. She was a wonderful mother and a second mom to many. She was an angel amoung us, always ready to listen and provide guidance in her own wisdom. She will greatly be missed and leaves behind her loving family she created., A special thanks to the the doctors, nurses and staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital., In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Lung Association, Welcome Wesleyan Church or Martha Jefferson Hospital., A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Welcome Weslyan Church, Route 15, Arvonia, with interment at the church cemetery., The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Colbert Funeral Home in Bremo Bluff, Virginia. |
Terry attended Bethel High School. He worked at Branscome Paving for several years. He enjoyed auto racing and automotive mechanics., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Terry's name to the |
In Loving Memory of James D. (J.D.) Sr. THOMPSON 12/2/1932 ~ 10/27/2000, It has been nine years since you left us but it seems like yesterday. We love and miss you still., Your Loving Family,, Wife ~ Gloria, Son and Wife,, Dennis & Joyce Thompson, Son, Kenneth Thompson, Grandson and Wife,, Joshua & Jackie Thompson, Great-Grandson,, Jaxen Thompson, Granddaughter and Husband, Christy & Robert Dean, Great-Granddaughter,, Gabrielle Dean and son, Xavier Dean, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Whitetop Baptist Church. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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Harrison Scott Nesbit Harrison Scott Nesbit died peacefully at home in Powhatan on Oct. 23, 2009. He was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Norfolk to the late Cpt. Donald Wallace Nesbit, USN, and Nancy May Pike Nesbit. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth King Chewning Nesbit; son, Clark Scott Nesbit, and his wife, Patricia Miller Nesbit; daughter, Grace Nesbit Sloan, and her husband, Freddy Leland Sloan; daughter, Katherine Nesbit Betsill, and her husband, William Henry Betsill III; and eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his sister, Mary N. Hearn. He was preceded in death by his siblings Donald Wallace Nesbit Jr., Nancy Nesbit Hatch and John Pike Nesbit, and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Nesbit graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., and received a M.S. from Cornell University. He served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers in WWII in North Africa and Europe. He worked most of his career with Griffin Pipe in Lynchburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 27, 2009, Bennett and Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Highway, Powhatan. Interment will be private. |
11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. You may pay condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Tombstone Cemetery. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
William P. Bryant, Sr. |
Oct 27, 2009 William Paul Bryant Sr., 81, of 1226 Laurel Lane, Collinsville, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Welch, W.Va., on Nov. 11, 1927, to Fred Lee Bryant Sr. and Beadie Ratcliff Bryant Carrigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Morgan Bryant; a son, David Michael Bryant; a sister, Gladys "Gay" Bryant Malcom; and two brothers, Ivan "Bob" Bryant and Fred Lee "Buddy" Bryant Jr. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bryant served as platoon sergeant with Company B., Third Battalion, First Brigade, in the Virginia Defense Force in Martinsville, for which he was presented a certificate of appreciation in recognition of major contributions made to and support of the defense force. He was manager of the snack bar at Wickline's for 15 years and later became owner/operator of Paul and Nancy's Coffee Shop in the Collinsville Shopping Center. He was a member of Calvary Christian Church. Surviving are his son, William Paul Bryant Jr. of Collinsville; a sister, Clara Bryant Boyd of Millersville, Md.; and two grandsons. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Christian Church with the Rev. Mike Carrow officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home on Laurel Lane, Collinsville. Memorials may be made to Calvary Christian Church, P.O. Box 3844, Martinsville, Va. 24115-3844. |
Gainor G. Wills, 94, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Jerry I. Witcher, 74, of Fieldale, Va., died on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Agnes Lucy Bowers Wood, 100, of Braddock Heights, Md., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., and Clarksburg, Md., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Vindobona Nursing Home. Born on July 24, 1909, in Virginia, she was the last child of Jacob and Leila Trent Bowers. She was the wife of Hammond Kenna Wood, who predeceased her in 1976. She was a homemaker and gardener, especially enjoying her flowers. Surviving are her daughter, Gloria Drake and husband, Jim, of West River, Md.; her son, Jim Wood and wife, Sherry, of East New Market, Md.; grandchildren, Gradi Lynette Thompson, William Brafford, Brenda Poore-O'Dell, John Drake, Ellen Potter, and Elizabeth Wood; great-grandchildren, Colleen, Brenda, Katie, Lindsay, Dustin, Zachary, Jeremiah, Megan, Ethan, and Elliott; greatgreat-grandchildren, Dustin, Matthew, Andrew, Austin, and Shelby; and a dear friend, Jane Campbell. She was preceded in death by an infant son; a grandson, Michael Wood; brothers, Jake, Ed, George, Frank, and John Bowers; and sisters, Hattie Murray, Grace Stover, Della Gillio, and Rose Bero. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody P.A. in Frederick, Md., Make a memorial contribution |
Mildred H. Woodard PORTSMOUTH - Mildred Hudgins Woodard, 95, of the 3200 block of Dogwood Drive, passed away Oct. 24, 2009, in Portsmouth. A native of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Vernie A. and Edythe B. Hudgins and the widow of Rudolph Woodard. She was a member of Cottage Place United Methodist Church where she joined in 1924. She is survived by her three daughters, Mary W. Robbins of Orange Park, Fla., Catherine W. Jenkins and husband Norman Thomas of Portsmouth, and Ruth Nagle and husband William of Chesapeake; son, John Woodard and wife Brenda of Suffolk; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by a sister, Lois H. Bennett. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Cottage Place United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Hundley officiating. The burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Cottage Place United Methodist Church or Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Ronald Wayne Yopp II, 38, of Moneta, passed away Friday, October 23, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Halesford Baptist Church, Wirtz. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
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