s will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Home, Chapel with the Rev. Neal Hawks officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. To send the family online condolences, visit, . Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
She was the beloved daughter of the late Sidney and Florence Cooper Cooke., She began her spiritual journey at the family's home church, Oak Grove Baptist Church, in Williamsburg, Va. Later in life she joined hands in fellowship and became a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She served her church as a member of the Deaconess Board and the Missionary Board., Alice graduated from Bruton Heights School in Williamsburg and later attended St. Paul's Collage, Lawrenceville, Va. She also matriculated at the College of William & Mary. For 13 years, she was a devoted employee for Colonial Williamsburg at the Williamsburg Information Center. However, her special love was always for children and for 10 years she was employed as a substitute teacher in the Williamsburg-James City County Public School District., She also was a member of the NAACP, the Household of Ruth, the Retired Teachers Association, Oak Grove School Alumni and Bruton Heights School Alumni. She was a kind and loving person, who will be greatly missed by her family and friends., She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Randall; and three siblings, Charlie Cooke, Estelle Cooke Wallace and Sadie Cooke Bobbitt., Her loving memories will be cherished by her sister, Geraldine Cooke Wallace, of Williamsburg; her brother-in-law, William R. Wallace, of Williamsburg; her sisters-in-law, Fayetta Wynne (Thurman), of Croaker, and Flora Randall, of Williamsburg; niece, grand and great-grandnieces, nephews, grand and great-grandnephews; godchild, Sheila Wallace, of Hampton; other caring relatives and friends., A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Dr. Sharon E. Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Randall may be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. |
John H. Alston Jr. NORFOLK - John H. Alston Jr., 83, of the 2500 block of Barre St., died Oct. 21, 2009. Mr. Alston was born in Norfolk June 2, 1926. He was the eldest son of the late John H. Alston Sr. and Eva Diggs Alston. Mr. Alston was married to the late Esther Alston. Survivors include a son, Anthony D. Alston; daughters, Crystal D. Taylor and Cheryl D. Greene; a sister, Annabell Davis; grandchildren, Cherrod D. Taylor, Le Andre D. Taylor, Milton N. Greene IV, Corey D. Taylor, Cole A. Graves-Alston, Antonette D. Alston, Anthony D. Alston Jr., Nia S. Greene, Tiana M. Greene; a great- grandchild, JaNiya D. Taylor; many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Rehoboth Church in Chesapeake by the Rev. Horace R. Pratt. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Norfolk. Hale Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
Fary W. Anderson, 94, of Kent, Ohio, died on Monday, October 19, 2009. Mrs. Anderson, widely known as a studio piano teacher in Southwestern Virginia, began the study of the piano when very young in her home town of Dublin, Va. She graduated from Radford University and completed further piano studies at Hollins College and the St. Louis Institute of Music, where she studied theory, harmony, and general musicianship. She also traveled to Europe several times, particularly visiting Poland and France for studying the music and life of Chopin. Mrs. Anderson retired in 2006 after 55 years of piano teaching. She was widely known in Virginia through the Farydyll ("Fary's Dream") Piano Studio she built in Dublin, Va., in 1969. The beautiful brick building, especially designed as a piano studio, contained a polished hardwood stage area with a grand piano along with a sizeable auditorium and several smaller rooms for teaching piano and organ. Over several decades hundreds of students were presented in recitals at the Farydyll by Mrs. Anderson's large group of students. Farydyll also became the site of meetings the Highland Chapter of the Virginia Music Teachers Association and the venue for professional artists from throughout the world who came to perform in Southwest Virginia., Before leaving Dublin in the early 1990's, Mrs. Anderson donated land to establish the Charles and Ona B. Free Memorial Library. She also donated land attached to the library for the Wyrick-Anderson Park and the large Farydyl family garden which she had earlier donated to the Town of Dublin for community musical events and other gatherings. After moving to Kent, she continued to teach piano for a number of years, along with performing piano duos with her daughter, Fay Ann Sebaly, for Cleveland's Musical Art Society. She also continued her devotion to flower gardening in Kent by developing yet another Farydyl garden on a vacant lot located on Wilson-Harvey Street., Mrs. Anderson's distinctive approach to teaching piano included the writing of plays about composer's lives with students assuming the roles of various characters and performing pieces of the composer's music. In this way students learned about the historical and cultural context of the music they performed. Her plays included "The Life of Edward MacDowell," Mendelssohn's "Song Without Words," Beethoven's "Bridge of Stars," Grieg's "Selections from the Peer Gynt Suite," "The Silver Goblet--Scenes from the life of Frederic Chopin," The "Merry Master" based on Franz Haydn's life, and "Candlelight Time in Old Vienna" focusing on the life of Mozart. She also helped students learn to perform in their churches. Hundreds of her students participated in "Hymn Festivals" which she organized in Virginia, contributing significantly to the improvement of the quality of church music in the region., Mrs. Anderson served as President of the Pulaski Music Club of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs, and District Chairman of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs, and in Ohio was a member of the American Association of University of Women, the Musical Art Society of Cleveland, the Kent Women's Club, the Scandinavian Club, Delta Omicron, and the Kent Garden Club. She was also a member of the Dublin's United Methodist Church, and associate member of the Kent United Church of Christ., Mrs. Anderson, whose husband, W.M. Anderson, died in 1986, is survived by a brother, Walter P. Wyrick, of Tacoma, Wash.; a daughter, Fay Ann Sebaly, of Kent; a son, Dr. William M. Anderson, of Aurora; five grandchildren, Amy Rumrill, of Monroe Falls, Annandee Sebaly, of Kennesaw, Ga., Abigail Sebaly, of Chicago, David Anderson, of Detroit, and Grant Anderson, of Cincinnati; and four great-grandchildren, Chad, Cassidy, and Connor Pittman, of Monroe Falls, and Alex Anderson, of Cincinnati., of remembrance for Mrs. Anderson will be held 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the Kent United Church of Christ and will be followed by burial at a later time in the old Dublin Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to Robinson Visiting Nurse and Hospice, P.O. Box 1204, Ravenna, Ohio 44266 or Garden Club of Kent, c/o Gail Closs, 1353 Lake Martin Drive, Kent, Ohio 44240., Make a memorial contribution |
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., Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home-Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23608 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Ann N. Norris |
Oct 28, 2009 The funeral for Ann Neff Norris, 80, of Fieldale, who died Oct. 23, 2009, was held Tuesday at Fieldale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Linda Theis officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Pallbearers were Kevin Fyfe, Kevin Alligood, Jerry Stone, Pete Lewis, Brandon Norris and Jayson Norris. Bassett Funeral Service handled arrangements. |
Ann Thomas Wingfield Parrack, Ann Thomas Wingfield Parrack, 83, of Charlottesville, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009, at a local hospital., She was born June 4, 1926, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Otis C. Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Shifflett Thomas Dunsmore; and her stepfather, Stuart G. Dunsmore of Staunton; a brother, Eugene Gordon Thomas; her first husband, James L. Wingfield; their son, Gordon Wayne Wingfield; and her second husband, F. A. "Bud" Parrack., Ann is survived by her sister, Deanna Dunsmore of New York City; a brother, Stuart G. Dunsmore Jr. and his wife, Janie, of Stanley, North Carolina; two nieces, Kim Smith and her husband, Buddy, of Stanley, North Carolina, and Carolyn Clements and her husband, Joey, of Charlottesville; three grandnieces, Jessie, Claire and Katlyn Smith; and three grandnephews, Chad, Billy, and Chris Clements., It was Ann's request that there be no funeral services., In lieu of flowers, she requested that any memorial be in the form of a kind deed for someone in need. She was thankful for all the kindness shown to her through the years. |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Crossroads Church. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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EDWARDS, Bertha Mae Doss, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2009. She was born on June 4, 1922 the daughter of the late John Richard and Lelia Virginia Doss. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wilson Edwards; a son, Donald Wilson Edwards; and two brothers, Robert Mahoney and William Austin Doss. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara and husband, Steve, of Amelia, Diane and husband, Harold, of Powhatan; five grandchildren, Dawn and husband, Jorge, of Woodbridge, Va., Chris of Hampton, Va., Amber of Amelia, Will and wife, Tammy, of Amelia, Ashlie and husband, Donnie, of Powhatan; and four great-grandchildren. Mae is also survived by her best friend and beloved sister, Lelia Christine Doss Martin of Farmville; and a brother John Richard Doss Jr. and wife, Ruth, of Galatin, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Rice of Farmville and Blanch Mahoney of Hopewell; and many loving nieces and nephews; also surviving, very dear friends, Ann Barksdale and Mary Snoddy of Farmville and Barbara Fletcher of Richmond, Va. She was retired from Craddock Terry Shoe Corp and a faithful member of the Farmville Church of Christ for many years. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 2 p.m. at Farmville Church of Christ with interment in Trinity Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the Puckett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ama Nyame Memorial Center, Inc. (ANMMC), c/o K. Donkor, Md., 1100 West Third Street, P.O. Box 353, Farmville, Va. 23901. Puckett Funeral Home of Farmville served the family. |
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Oct 28, 2009 Bessie Kuczinski, 88, of 105 Evergreen Drive, Spencer, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at her home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Bessie Robinson Johnson, Bessie Robinson Johnson, 84, of Louisa, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 23, 2009, at Louisa Health Center., She was born May 5, 1925, in Louisa County, to the late Joseph Robinson and Flora Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lloyd Johnson; her daughter, Barbara Ann Johnson; her son, John E. Johnson; and her brother, Milton Robinson., Bessie was a member of the Galilee Baptist Church, where she was a missionary and a nurse. She was employed by Comdial for over 20 years., She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving sister, Martha Brice; a devoted daughter-in-law of 44 years, Leona Scott Johnson; a grandson, Timothy A. Johnson; two great- grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley Johnson, all of Louisa, Virginia; a devoted nephew, Richard Brice; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Galilee Baptist Church, 3598 Three Notch Road, Ferncliff, VA 23053 with the Reverend Otis R. Spellman officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery., Thomasson Watson Funeral Service Inc., of Louisa, is handling the arrangements. |
Betty T. Wilfong, a longtime resident of Charlottesville died in Bradenton, Florida, on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at the age of 86., Mrs. Wilfong moved from Charlottesville in 2004. She was retired from the University of Virginia Medical Center., She is survived by two sons, Dallas G. Wilfong III and Mary Jane Wilfong of Cornado, California, and S. Todd Wilfong and Cindy Toms Wilfong, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; along with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren., She was a founding member of Meadows Presbyterian Church and remained active at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bradenton., A memorial service will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at Meadows Presbyterian Church, 2200 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
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, Arkansas, 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, Arkansas; 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. |
Frances Honaker Black CHESAPEAKE - Frances Honaker Black went to be with the Lord Oct. 24, 2009. Born in Oak Hill, W.Va., on Aug. 9, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Irma Pack Honaker. She attended Granby High School, Norfolk, and was a member of Deep Creek United Methodist Church. Fran was an officer in W. L. Black and Associates. Survivors include soulmate and beloved husband of 35 years, William L. Black; sons, Garry L. Black and wife Terece; grandsons, Walker and Evan and L. Boyd Black and wife Polly, all of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Nathan and Frances Black and their mother, Leslie of Norfolk; brother, Tommy Honaker (Paula) of Norfolk; sister, Hope Wager of West Virginia; sisters-in-law, Bettye Gilpin (husband Don), and Nellie Smith (husband Donnie); as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Her brother, Mike Honaker preceded her in death. Among Fran's enormous circle of friends, Brenda Surface and Shirley Moss "the girls" were considered sisters. Fran's lasting legacy is the tremendous love she demonstrated for family and friends; she embraced life fully and loved others deeply. She was an active and fabulous grandmother, animal lover and friend to all. Fran never met a stranger; she loved people, animals, flowers, travel and introducing children to swimming and nature. Fran selflessly gave of herself to others throughout her life and chose to be an organ/tissue donor to enhance the lives of strangers. A celebration of Fran's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, with the Rev. Jonathan Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and at other times will be at 329 Old Drive, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Gordon S. Burris, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
at noon Saturday, October 31, 2009, Mays Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Born Aug. 16, 1923, in Franklin County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Hardie Bunyan and Lula Brown Perry., Calony Perry married James Davis on Dec. 23, 1941, and together they moved to Newport News ,Va., to raise their family which grew to include seven children., Calony loved going to church and faithfully worshipped her Lord at Third Baptist Church and Little Zion Baptist Church. And now, she will meet her Lord with a clear mind, a pain-free body, a joyful heart, and that sassy attitude that we love., She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Davis Sr.; daughter, Mary Davis; sisters, Naomi White, Olivia Williams, Essie Conyers and Rochelle Gupton; and brothers, Aulcie Perry, Charlie Perry, Roy Perry and Andrew Perry., Calony Perry Davis leaves behind to cherish her memory, children, Hermenia Porter (Dante) and Joan Davis of Hampton, Va., Vanessa Davis (Allan Sledge) and Bonny Davis (William Martin) of Prince George's County, Md., James Davis Jr. of Newport News, Va., Barbara Overton (Craig ) of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Pleasant Porter of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dorene Arrington of Hampton, Va.; brother, Ossian Perry of Warrenton, N.C.; brothers-in-law, Samuel Davis (Marie) of Hampton, Va., and John Davis of Warrenton, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends., A viewing will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church, 1824 W. Queen St., Hampton, VA 23666. Interment will follow the service at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va. The family and friends will return to Little Zion Baptist Church for a repast. Condolences may be sent to |
s will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Norman Wilhoit and the Rev. Jason McNeese officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. or at the residence of her mother at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Carolyn Grindstaff |
Oct 28, 2009 Carolyn Grindstaff, 41, of Bassett, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of the arrangements. |
Carrico, Pauline F. - Pauline F. Carrico Pauline Frances Carrico of Catlett, VA died on October 26, 2009 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1914 .... |
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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. |
GAYLE, Mr. Charles O. Sr., 64, a Purple Heart Vietnam War Veteran, of Richmond, Va., entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Emerson Gayle Sr. and Theresa Hall Gayle; three brothers, Lee Emerson "Bud" Gayle Jr., Robert Lewis Gale and Ronald Jerome Gayle Sr. He is survived by his wife, Letha Deborah Pittman-Gayle; two sons, Charles O. Gayle Jr. and Jervar "JT" Gayle; seven daughters, Verleesia E. Gayle Smith (William), Chonda S. Gayle Young (Emory), Eunice Freeman (Ricky), Carlene Lee (Brian), Jaynell Pittman-Shaw (Jerry), Tiffany Waller and Classic Waller (Eddie); 21 grandchildren, Jerrale P. Gayle, Destiney D. Jones, Jessica Jones, Querale D. Brodie, Terrale L. Gayle, Pricilla S. Young, Jonathan L. Young, Khaie K. Gayle, Varia N. Gayle, Javion P. Gayle, Aiyana A. Gayle, Jayda Clark, Brian Lee Jr. (Ebony), Eunique Woody, Tiera Lee, Ricky Freeman Jr., Rodney Trent Jr., Jaryn Trent, Ma'Khie Wicker, Brayden Townes and Bria Lee; two sisters, Edith M. Porter and Deardra Gayle; two brothers, Wayne Gayle and Christopher Gayle (Beatrice); five aunts, Thelma Lewis, Doris Somerville, Beatrice Evans, Dare Hall and Mary Hall; one uncle, Charles Hall (Martha); best friend, Jasper Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon, at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road. Rev. Lance D. Watson Sr., pastor. Remains will rest at the church one prior to services. Burial at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road (Route 619), Triangle, Va. 22172, on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 1 p.m. |
Charles W. Holt |
Oct 28, 2009 A graveside service for Charles William Holt, 74, of Mount Airy, N.C., who died Oct. 24, 2009, was held Tuesday at the Roberson family cemetery with the Rev. Bernard Handy officiating. Pallbearers were Timmy Handy, J.D. Collins, Rodney Holt, Richard Holt, Steve Mitchell and Morris Woods. Moody Funeral Services in Stuart handled arrangements. |
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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. |
Naomia Ruth Clark NORFOLK - Naomia Ruth Clark, formerly of the 500 block of Liberty St., passed Oct. 20, 2009, at a local hospital. She was the widow of June Clark. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home Inc., Make a memorial contribution |
William K. Craig Sr. CHESAPEAKE - William Kenneth "Bill" Craig Sr., 74, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. He was born Dec. 17, 1934 in Parkersburg, W.Va., to the late Royal and Lucy Craig. Bill retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joy Craig; two daughters, Cathy L. Walker and husband Thomas and Cindy L. Jayne and husband Paul; two sons, Billy V. Craig and William "Kenny" Craig Jr. and wife Jennifer; six grandchildren, Nathan and Naomi Dawson, David and Chelsea Jayne, and MaKenzie and Tyler Craig; and three great-grandchildren, Jared, Tyler, and Christian. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tim Robertson. Burial with military honors will follow in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Park in Roanoke with the Rev. Gina D. Rochelle officiating. The Curbeam family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
VIRGINIA BECH - Curtis Vincent 'Robbie' Robinson died Oct. 21, 2009. |
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Kevin J. Darden SUFFOLK - Kevin J. Darden, 50, of the 1300 block of Sierra Drive, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was a native of Norfolk and the son of the late Joel and Marion B. Darden. He was also predeceased by his sister, Doris Oats; brother, Keith Darden; and a special niece, Sandra Basnight. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, and attended Norfolk State University. He was a member of St. Mark United Church of Christ. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Clara M. Darden; three daughters, Alicia Moore of Virginia Beach, Angelia Gilchrist (Donald) of Suffolk, and Shaherah Perry (Walter) of Baltimore; one son, Brian D. Porter (Joy) of Chesapeake; five grandchildren; a devoted grandson, Breon D. Porter; one great- grandchild; two sisters, Loretta Brazell and Deloris Olds both of Norfolk; one brother, Walter Brazell of Chesapeake; aunt, Marilyn West; uncles, Alton Boone (Francie) and Walter Boone (Thelma); a devoted mother-in-law, Marion B. Barnes; sisters-in- law, Patricia Brazell, Gloria Scott, Cynthia McCoy, Brenda Williams and Annette Richardson; brothers-in-law, Earl Williams and Arthur Richardson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of devoted friends. A funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at St. Mark United Church of Christ, 521 Obendorfer Road, Berkley area of Norfolk, officiated by Elder Annette Richardson. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will be at 1306 Sierra Drive, Suffolk. Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Gussie Parr Daugherty, of Salem, Va., entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Born on August 19, 1924, to Edward and Mattie Parr, she was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Lester Parr; and her grandson, Nicholas Earl Daugherty. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 62 years Leonard Earl Daugherty; her loving children, Lynwood and wife, Brenda, of Rocky Mount, Gene and wife, JoAnn, of Salem, JoAnn and husband, Gary Wisecarver, and Kenneth (Kenny) and LeAnn, of Catawba; grandchildren, Brian and Aaron Daugherty, of Catawba; stepgranddaughter, Amy Webb, of Roanoke; in-laws include, Audrey Weaver, George and Margaret Daugherty, David Daugherty, Hazel Jayne, Edna Wilson and Mildred Daugherty; a large number of nieces and nephews; and a special new friend, Pam Belcher with Carilion Hospice. Gussie graduated from Andrew Lewis High School. She was employed by Newberrys of Salem, the Radford Arsenal, Yale & Town of Salem and 20+ years with CVS (formerly Super-X). She was a life time member, Trustee and Sunday School teacher at Locust Grove United Methodist Church. She was a faithful church member, always helping with the yard sales and was famous for her hot dog chili. At one point as a Sunday School teacher she had a class of all boys-most of them Daughertys! She loved God and her church. Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from Locust Grove United Methodist Church. Interment will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Locust Grove United Methodist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
SHEARIN, David Hill, 70, of Richmond, died October 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie L. and Malvin Hill Shearin; and one sister, Dorothy Williams. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Shearin; two daughters, Terry Shearin Grogg and her husband, Rick, and Susie Shearin; four grandchildren, David, Jake and Danny Grogg and Courtney Fazzio; one special niece, Becky Newby; and many other extended family members. Mr. Shearin was a furniture sales rep for 40 years and active in Moose Lodge No. 699. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and where funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in Virginia, P.O. Box 35010, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
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as an accountant. She volunteered for the Citizens Committee to Protect the Elderly. Charlotte enjoyed her extensive travels with her husband and family. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Mavis Mueller; daughters, Sherry Chinn (Gerald), Lisa Klingler (Dennis), and Vicky McArthur (Shane); five grandchildren, Carla, Erica, Joey, Ashley, and Denise; two great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Emily; one great-grandson on the way; brother, Bert Mueller; sister, Beth Dionne; two uncles; one aunt; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Our mom was the sweetest most giving woman and always showed unconditional love. She will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Sentara Leigh Hospital for the compassionate care they gave our mother. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the funeral home. You may pay condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Lewis James DeBusk, 80, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, Mountain View United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
SHARP, Diane Westerhouse, 61, of Richmond, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. A GRI graduate employed by Virginia Properties, she was an award-winning realtor in the Richmond area for over 30 years. Preceded in death by her father, Dean M. Westerhouse Sr.; and her brother, Jeffrey Westerhouse, she is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Bayliss Epps Sharp; and her son, Bayliss Epps Sharp Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; a grandson, Alexander Sharp; her mother, Gwendolyn A. Westerhouse; two brothers, D. M. "Bud" Westerhouse Jr. and his wife, Judith, and Gary A. Westerhouse and his wife, Loretta, all of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Donna R. Westerhouse of Snellville, Ga.; nephews, Andrew, Charles, and Aaron Westerhouse, all of Richmond, Va., Alex Chapman of Buford, Ga., Peter Chapman of Salisbury Mills, N.Y.; and a niece, Meredith Westerhouse of Elkton, Ky. The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of Diane and Bayliss's devoted friends and colleagues who have continually supported them both throughout Diane's illness. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226-1928, or to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226-2601. |
HUGHES, Doris Fones, of Richmond, passed away October 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bradford Hughes Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Gail Hughes; her son, Earl Bradford Hughes Jr. and his wife, Linda; and grandchildren, Michael, Beth and Sarah. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was deeply committed to her family, but always remained strong and independent. She was loved and adored by her family and friends who admired her sharp intelligence, loyalty, quick wit and unique approach to life. She was a retiree of the City of Richmond. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside service will be held on Friday, 1 p.m., at Maury Cemetery. |
BARRETT, Doris Thompson, 75, of Blackstone, Va., went home to rest in peace with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clarence; four children, Donna Mullins and husband, Larry, of Bruno, W.Va., Larry Barrett and wife, Shirley, of Alberta, Ramona Doty and husband, Bruce, of Lorado, W.Va., and Bradley Barrett of Blackstone; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Carpenter of Bruno, W.Va., and Christine Garrett of Blackstone; three brothers, Jamie Lee Atkins, Wade Douglas Atkins and Arthur Ray Atkins, all of Blackstone. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 28 at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd. (Bus. Hwy 460), near Blackstone and where chapel funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2009. Burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Blackstone Church of God, Missions Fund, P.O. Box 420, Blackstone, Va. 23824. Registry and Online condolences available at www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com |
Dorothy Jones Hughes, 87, of Orange, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., She was born October 20, 1922, in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Joseph Fielding Jones and Lucy Kate Cook Jones. She was the wife of the late Claude Everett Hughes., Mrs. Hughes was a retired nurse from the Gynecology Oncology Department at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Orange., In 1955, Dorothy won second place in the Pillsbury Grand National Bake-Off in New York City., She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Anne Smith and her husband, Ed, of Orange and Claudia Jean Hughes of Newport News; one son, Donald Lee Hughes and his wife, Lil, of Orange; six grandchildren, Mark Hughes and his wife, Kelly, of Richmond, Laura Hughes of Richmond, Kristen Lohr and her husband, Jesse, of Orange, Kelly Jones and her husband, Billy, of Orange, Rodney Shipp of Troy, and Jennifer Hughes of Newport News; and seven great- grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Pastor Thomas Bernard and the Reverend Mark Hughes officiating. Interment will be private., The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960. |
HUBAND, Douglas Lee Sr., 77, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ray Huband and Douglas Huband Jr.; and a brother, Albert Huband Jr. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie H. Huband; sons, Alan Huband and his wife, Vera, Ty Huband and his wife, Elizabeth, and Edward Phelps; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Leonard Vimpeny, Erma and Herbert Hudson; grandchildren, Heath, Heather, Hal, Corinthia, Jennifer, Matthew, Allison, Conrad and Colin; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Walmsley United Methodist Church. A private family interment will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Walmsley UMC, 2950 Walmsley Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23234. |
will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Counts officiating. The interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home,, Make a memorial contribution |
Ruth O. Edwards NORFOLK - Ruth O. Edwards, 85, of the 2400 block of Ballentine Blvd., passed away Oct. 25, 2009. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in New Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
MEADOWS, Effie Duaine, 91, of Elkton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Life Care Center in New Market. Mrs. Meadows was born October 18, 1918 in the Jollett area of Elkton and was the daughter of the late Comie Milton and Goldie McDaniel Watson. Mrs. Meadows was a lifetime resident of the Jollett area of Page County and attended the Jollett School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being surrounded by her family, babysitting, and flowers. She was a member of the Jollett United Methodist Church. On March 9, 1935, she married Howard Franklin Meadows, who preceded her in death on November 3, 1994. She is survived by a son, Dallas E. Meadows and wife, Donna, of Elkton; four daughters, Agnes R. Davis of Elkton, Doris J. Winn of Blackstone, Lanie Elizabeth Knight of Elkton and Sandra M. Dinges of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Douglas Watson of Harrisonburg and Avis Watson of Grottoes; a sister, Dahlia Watson of Luray; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hensley Meadows. Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Eunice Bell Meadows; a son, Philip R. Meadows Sr.; brothers, Nathan, Floyd, Dennis, Roy, Ray, Nelson and Dan Watson; sisters, Irma Meadows, Nina Watson, Georgia Hine Wilson and Elsie Meadows. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2009 at the Jollett Cemetery in Page County near Elkton with the Rev. Ray Eppard officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jollett United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 34, Elkton, Va. 22827. Online condolences may be sent to the Meadows family by visiting www.kygers.com. |
Effie Duaine Meadows, 91, of Elkton, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Life Care Center in New Market., Mrs. Meadows was born October 18, 1918, in the Jollett area of Elkton, the daughter of the late Comie Milton and Goldie McDaniel Watson., Mrs. Meadows was a lifetime resident of the Jollett area of Page County and attended the Jollett School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being surrounded by her family, babysitting and flowers. She was a member of the Jollett United Methodist Church., On March 9, 1935, she married Howard Franklin Meadows who preceded her in death on November 3, 1994., She is survived by a son, Dallas E. Meadows and his wife, Donna, of Elkton; four daughters, Agnes R. Davis of Elkton, Doris J. Winn of Blackstone, Lanie Elizabeth Knight of Elkton and Sandra M. Dinges of Harrisonburg; two brothers, Douglas Watson of Harrisonburg and Avis Watson of Grottoes; a sister, Dahlia Watson of Luray; 10 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hensley Meadows., Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Eunice Bell Meadows; a son, Philip R. Meadows Sr.; brothers, Nathan, Floyd, Dennis, Roy, Ray, Nelson, and Dan Watson; sisters, Irma Meadows, Nina Watson, Georgia Hine Wilson and Elsie Meadows., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Jollett Cemetery in Page County near Elkton with the Reverend Ray Eppard officiating., Memorial contributions may be made to the Jollett United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 34, Elkton, VA 22827. |
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. |
McKELLAR, Elizabeth "Betty" Dickman, 88, of Nanuet, N.Y., peacefully departed this life in Richmond, Va. on October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hargrove McKellar. Survivors include daughters, Elizabeth Eastlake and her husband, Arthur, of Richmond, Va., and Kathryn Lackey of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Stephanie Higginbotham, Joshua Eastlake, Kaitlyn Lackey and Grayson Lackey. Betty touched many lives and she will be greatly missed. Her vocal music career spanned over 50 years. As a music teacher with East Ramapo Central School District, Rockland County, N.Y., she taught two family generations while serving in community choirs. She was an active member of the Pearl River United Methodist Church music ministry, Pearl River, N.Y. During WWII, she sang with USO Camp Shows, entertaining US troops abroad. She later continued her music studies in Rome, Italy, while working in intelligence at the US Embassy. She earned her Bachelor's in music from Greensboro College, Greensboro, N.C. and masters in music education from Manhattan School of Music, New York, N.Y. The family thanks Spring Arbor of Salisbury Assisted Living, Rockwell Physicians, Johnston-Willis Hospital and Hospice of VA - Retreat Hospital for their dedication and care. Her life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on October 31, 2009 at a graveside service, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Florence, S.C., directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. Hospice of VA welcomes donations in her honor at 7231 Forest Ave, #100, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
In Loving Memory of our dear Husband, Dad, and "Papa Joe" Joseph M. ELLIS 8/14/1943 10/28/2008, A light is from our household gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. Some may think you are forgotten though on earth you are no more; But in memory you are with us as you always were before. But if we could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true, we'd pray to God with all our hearts for yesterday and you. A thousand words can't bring you back, we know because we've tried; and Neither will a million tears, we know because we've cried. You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories too. But we never wanted memories, we only wanted you., With all our love,, Julia, Bill and Angie,, Vanessa and Charles Clare, Will, "Baby" Joseph and Katie, Make a memorial contribution |
She was born on Aug. 15, 1922, in Hampton, the daughter of Birdie Ella Harwood Watkins and William Leroy Watkins., Elsie was a member of the Northampton Church of Christ, had taught Sunday School, worked in Vacation Bible School and been involved in ladies groups and mission support. She enjoyed church activities, sewing, gardening, reading and talking on the phone with her friends. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. One of her very endearing qualities was that she often made little craft items and mailed them to her "grands" and "greats"., Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Poole., She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Jean Poole Burton and her husband, John of Portsmouth, R.I.; sons, George William Poole and his wife, Fran of Fort Worth, Texas, and Al Poole and his wife, Betty of Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren, Kevin Poole and his wife, Jennifer of Christiansburg, Va., Charles "Chuck" Burton of Norfolk, Va., Rebecca "Becky" Burton of Brooklyn, N.Y., Alexandra Poole of Tulsa, Okla., and Alison Poole of Fort Worth, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Reagan Poole, Samantha Poole and Jackson Poole; also special friends, Pam and Wayne Miller, Linda Poole and Ed Arborgast., A celebration of Elsie's life will be held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Northampton Church of Christ, 1409 Todds Lane in Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton., 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. |
In Loving Memory of Marquee Marie EPPERLY 10/28/1988 7/16/2005, Happy "21" Birthday in Heaven my sweet Angel Marquee, Twenty-one years ago today the Lord sent me a gift. I held you in my arms and in my heart but I only held you for 16 years then my world was torn apart. You left behind my broken heart and happy memories too. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. Now we gather at your final resting place with sorrow in our hearts and tears on our face as we send up to Heaven balloons filled with love made special for you!, Forever in our Hearts! Love, Mom, Brandon, Dock & Family, Make a memorial contribution |
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She was a former member of the Redeemed Church of God in Hampton where she served as church clerk, organist and devoted choir member. She is currently a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News., She is survived by her son, Walter Russell III; four daughters, Carolyn Russell, Sharon Russell-Hunt, and Pamela McLaurin (Eugene) of Hampton, Va.; Sandra Russell Phillips of Richmond, Calif., and one stepdaughter, Dottie Merritte of Chester, Va.; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends., Viewing will begin at noon and the family will receive guests at the Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Hampton, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. The homegoing service will be held at the Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3509, Chestnut Ave. Newport News, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at noon. The eulogy will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick. Mrs. Russell will be placed in church by 10 a.m. Friday. Entombment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will gather at 314 Clay Street, Hampton, Va., by 11am., In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, Christ Community Outreach Center or Feed the Children. |
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Oct 28, 2009 Evon Lackey of 105 Evergreen Drive, Spencer, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, by the Rev. Mr. Robert Durel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Lynnhaven Boulevard. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at the graveside at Greenwood Cemetery on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
time at Loving Funeral Home. The family will be at the residence of Sidney Spellman, 1801 Midland Trail, Covington, at other times. Those wishing to send condolences online, please visit www., Make a memorial contribution |
for Mr. Val Fluhart will be conducted Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. in Belle Haven Cemetery with the Rev. James Chalfant officiating. Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore., Make a memorial contribution |
on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. in Haygood Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Clint Porter for the benefit of "The Den Youth Center," 1760 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455 or , 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060., 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. |
GARRETT, Frances Rosebro, 89, of Bowlers Wharf, Va., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 26, 2009. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, William C. Garrett; two daughters, Neely Garrett Axselle and her husband, Ron, and Frances Garrett Jones and her husband, Frank, all of Richmond; one son, William C. Garrett Jr. and his wife, Connie, of Martinsville; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Axselle Rader and her husband, Matt, and Susannah Waring Jones, all of Richmond; three great-grandsons, Wit, Thomas and Ben Rader; one sister, Mary Neely Huddle of Richmond; two brothers, Henry R. Rosebro Jr. of Richmond and W. Gooch Rosebro and his wife, Sandra, of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews. Frances was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Roanoke and Longwood College. She taught and coached drama at St. Margaret's School in Tappahannock. Frances, a descendent of a long line of Presbyterian pastors, was a founding member of the Tappahannock Presbyterian Chapel. She tirelessly served as co-chair for the building fund of the Essex County Public Library. She was also an integral part of the Garrett Brothers Farm operations for many years. She was a devoted and unselfish wife, mother, and friend to many. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, at the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home in Tappahannock. A graveside service for her family and friends will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Ephesus Baptist Church, Dunnsville, Va. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be conducted in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tappahannock Presbyterian Chapel, P.O. Box 983, or Essex County Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, both in Tappahannock, Va. 22560. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. |
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Oct 28, 2009 Freddie Jerome Napper, 60, of 8530 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1949, in Martinsville to Charlie Louis Napper and Martha Millner Napper. His parents preceded him in death. Napper worked at Food Lion for 25 years. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Hightower Napper of the home; three daughters, Kamara Napper Ramsey of Washington, D.C., Bridgette Stallworth of Cleveland, Ohio, and Leslie Kirkley of Norfolk; two grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie Napper Jr. of Martinsville and George Napper of Durham, N.C.; and two sisters, Nona Deering of Axton and Anne Scales of Martinsville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hines Funeral Services with Bishop Earley Dillard officiating. Burial will be in the Napper family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the funeral Thursday and other times at the home of a brother-in-law, Mike Hightower, on Starling Avenue, Martinsville. |
will be conducted in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tappahannock Presbyterian Chapel, P.O. Box 983, or Essex County Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, both in Tappahannock, Va. 22560. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched., Make a memorial contribution |
from 1 to 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk and other times at the residence. Condolences may be registered online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Joseph Gilkison, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Gladys Irma Rollins, 93, of Charlottesville, died Monday, October 26, 2009, at RoseWood Village at Hollymead in Charlottesville., She was born October 5, 1916, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Sylvaneus Earl Henderson and Anna Marie Ebersohl Henderson and wife of the late Charles Frank Rollins. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dale F. Rollins; and a brother, Allan Henderson., She was a member of Ellington Congregational Church in Ellington, Connecticut., Mrs. Rollins is survived by her daughters, Analyn Newsome of Dunnellon, Florida, and Marcia Rollins of Raphine, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Betty Rollins of Rochelle, Virginia; and grandchildren, Fredrick Rollins and his wife, Barbara, of Palmyra, Virginia, and Matthew Gill of New Port Richey, Florida., Grateful thanks are extended to the staff of RoseWood Village and Hospice of the Piedmont for their kind attention to the needs and care of our family member., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Rochelle Christian Church with interment at the church cemetery. The Reverend Ken Morton will officiate., Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 or the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911., Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Mrs. Gloria Febish, "Mama Mia," unexpectedly passed away this Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009., She was preceded in death by her husband, retired Master Chief Frank J. Febish., She is survived by her best friend and daughter, June Chisman and husband, Tommy; grandson, Hank Compton and his wife, Suzie; granddaughter, Heidi Bogan and husband, Mike; her great-grandchildren, Jorge and Sophia Bogan; brothers, Mario and Calvin Bora; and sisters, Anna Andrusynyk and Alba Signorilly. We also have others from our blended family that Mama Mia cared deeply about, Christy, Becky, Drew and their children., I feel very blessed to have had such a wonderful mother. The love that she and I had for each other was priceless. I can't image being without her. I love you mom and I am going to miss you so very much., I can't imagine anyone having a mother-in-law any better than Mama Mia. June and I will miss the great times we had on our back deck, your patio and the times we went out with you. We will always remember you and the fun times we had together., The focal point of her life was her family and friends, her church, her yard and playing bingo. Our Mama Mia was a generous, fun and loving mother and granny. She taught us to be joyful and appreciative. She believed that we needed to enjoy each day because we never knew when it would be our last. Thank You Mama Mia for all the wonderful things you have done for us and loving memories you have left us. We love you and will miss you greatly., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Laskin Road Chapel by the Rev. Mr. Robert Durel., In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Lynnhaven Boulevard. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the UnitarianUniversalist Church, 2015 Grandin Road, Roanoke. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Friday from Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Ron Porter officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Mary L. (nee Meador) Grieshammer, 84, of Euclid, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She was born in Vinton, Va. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence L.; dear mother of Mary Lynn (Wayne) Morek, David (Janet), Charles (Susan), Sue (Don) Harrington, Brian (Pam) Struhammer, Jane Terry, and Patrick (Lisa Holland); grandmother of 17; greatgrandmother of four; and sister of the late Josephine Agee. Memorials may be forwarded to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44119. The Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, in St. Felicitas Church in Euclid, Ohio. Interment was held at Knollwood Cemetery. Friends called at the DiDonato Funeral Home, 21900 Euclid Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009. 216-481-5277, Make a memorial contribution |
Carolyn Grindstaff, 41, of Bassett, died October 27, 2009. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
. Friends may call at Serenity on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Make a memorial contribution |
SHAVER, Harley Woodrow, 84, a World War II combat decorated veteran and retired local businessman, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Saturday, October 17, 2009, at McGuire Veterans Hospital. Mr. Shaver, the last survivor of 11 brothers and sisters, was born in Gilmer, W.Va., on November 6, 1924. His family moved to Virginia when he was a child. He served with the 29th Infantry Division at Omaha Beach on the Normandy Invasion and fought across Europe until the war's end. He received two Purple Hearts with the Oak Leaf Cluster and a Bronze Star for bravery in action. He was most proud of his Combat Infantryman Badge. He retired from the Department of Defense, Defense Supply Center, Richmond. He was a partner in Vacar Barber and Beauty Shops and later founded Accent on Hair. This chain of family hair care centers operated in the metro area for 36 years. Mr. Shaver is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsie Keller Shaver; his son, Gary; and daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Brian Shaunessy; and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at 11 a.m., November 3, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg with the Rev. Dallas Vines officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, October 28, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. The Harrison family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., 540-639-2356., Make a memorial contribution |
Nathan Ray Hartless, 24, of Lexington, Va., died Monday, October 26, 2009. Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington., Make a memorial contribution |
Hattie was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and of Truelight Wheatley Temple # 5 I.B.P.O. E. of W. She served in several auxiliaries of her church and T. W. T. # 5. She graduated from George P. Phenix High School in 1946 and Peninsula Business College., She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Wilson., She is survived by her daughter, Corlease Sills; two grandchildren, Valecia and Brittany; a sister, Bertha Paige (Frank); a brother, Lewis C. Watts (Eunice); nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. |
s 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMM, Hedley B., of Glen Allen, Va., went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2009. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 48 years, Ann Lavern Hamm; and nine of 10 siblings. Hedley was an active member of the Military Retirees Club. Hedley leaves to cherish his memory three children, Rochelle Little (Calvin), Richard Hamm (Lisa) and David Hamm (Angela); his youngest brother, Virgil Hamm; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St., Ashland. Homegoing services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, at the St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen. Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, pastor, officiating. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com. |
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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 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Hill Street Baptist Church. Arrangements by HamlarCurtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Alfred Hollowell Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Alfred "Jr." Hollowell Jr., 85, passed away Oct. 27, 2009, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1924 in Hobbsville, N.C., to the late Alfred Sr. and Jimmie Christine Hollowell. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Base and was a member of Hobbsville Baptist Church. Alfred loved fishing, hunting and gardening. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Doris Holland Hollowell; sisters, Erma Miller of Salisbury, N.C., Juanita Fisher and husband Edwin of Springfield, Mo., Vera Snider and husband Sam of Virginia Beach, Jean Hobbs and husband William of Hobbsville, and Ann Hollowell and husband Robert of Sunbury, N.C.; a host of nieces and nephews that he loved. He was predeceased by his brother, James Hollowell. A funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Gene Primm. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Hubert J. Hawks |
Oct 28, 2009 Hubert James Hawks, 74, of 208 Old Leaksville Road, Ridgeway, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born on Oct. 4, 1935, in Carroll County to William Taylor Hawks and Rilda Ellen Crotts Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Thomas Hawks, and eight brothers and sisters. Hawks had served in the Navy and was an HVAC technician for 40 years before retiring. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Surviving are three daughters, Julia Ann Hawks of Augusta, Ga., Mary Ellen Harris of Ridgeway and Cynthia Lynn Hundley of Bassett; a son, Richard W. Hawks of Little River, S.C.; two sisters, Margie Moore and Beatrice Thurman, both of Martinsville; two brothers, Lonnie Hawks of Galax, and Willey Hawks of King, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Susie Hawks family cemetery in Fancy Gap. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. |
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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WALKER, Iris King, age 70, of Lawrenceville, Va., passed away October 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Walker; six sons, Darrell Walker and wife, Wanda, Donnie Walker and wife, Janice, Ronnie Walker and wife, Kathy, Arthur Walker and wife, Lisa, Andy Walker and wife, Becky, and Tristin "Peanut" Bishop; 12 grandchildren, Jessica Lafoon and husband, Austin, Jason Walker and wife, Sarah, Kyle, Kim, Heather, Chris Marion, Cameron, Victoria, Travis, Sid, Caleb, and Kevin Walker; a sister, Linda Clark; and a brother, Harmon King. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrenceville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 596, Lawrenceville, Va. 23868. |
A funeral service will be held noon Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Interment will follow in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton University section. Viewing will be from 1 to 7p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Friday., Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
She was a native of Saxe, Charlotte County, Va., and had been a resident of Newport News since 1961., Mrs. Johnson was a graduate from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., in 1954. She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church. She had served as treasurer for the old Newport News Original Little League., She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Allan A. Land; parents, Jasper and Emma Johnson; brothers, Raymond of Keysville, Va., Clifton of Virginia Beach, Clarence 'Curly', J.D. (Jr.) and Nelson 'Curtis' Johnson of Newport News; and sister, Dorothy Williams of Virginia Beach., Survivors include her sons, Richard A. Land, Dennis L. Land, both of Newport News and Brian K. Land; daughter-in-law, Robin; and grandsons, Jamie and Benjamin of Isle of Wight. She is also survived by her sisters, Christine Morris of Lynchburg, Ethel Anderson of Newport News, Mary Anderson of Richmond; sisters-in-law, Loretta Johnson of Virginia Beach, Sadie Johnson and Marguerite Johnson, both of Newport News, Frankie Land of Vinton, Va., Dorothy Melton of Greensboro, N.C., Lucy Johnson and her husband, Pete, of Norwood N.C.; and some wonderful nieces and nephews., Her grandchildren were the joy of her life and she thanked GOD for them. The church was an important part of her life also, especially her friend, Ebbie Memory., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her name to the Cornerstone Community Church or the Peninsula SPCA, 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
. He was currently employed with the Aviation Support Detachment, Norfolk, as a supply technician. He loved to travel and swim and was a great cyclist. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Jeffreys. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of DePaul Hospital and Virginia Oncology and Associates. Services will be held at a later date. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
. Burial will follow in Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 7 until 9 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Snow Hill Baptist Church. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Jerry I. Witcher , Sr. |
Oct 28, 2009 Jerry I. Witcher Sr., 74, of 4246 Dillons Fork Road, Fieldale, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, to Nathaniel C. Witcher and Ellen R. Witcher. His parents preceded him in death. He was an Army veteran, a retired barber and a member of Mount Calvary Holiness Church. Surviving are a son, Jerry Witcher Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, John L. Witcher of Rocky Mount; two sisters, Annie A. Chew of Chicago, Ill., and Gladine Witcher-White of Penhook; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Design United Pentecostal Association with Elder Roscoe Richie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Stanfield Mortuary Service in Rocky Mount. |
Joan Crawford |
Oct 28, 2009 Joan Crawford, 76, of Fieldale, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born Sept. 27, 1933, in Fieldale to Samuel Bennie Crawford and Evelyn Going Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Marie Crawford Hardy, and her brother, Bennie Guy Crawford. She was a cafeteria worker for the Henry County School System for 37 years. She was a member of Fieldale Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Peggy C. Ferguson of Bassett and Mildred C. "Millie" Eanes of Collinsville; a brother, James R. Crawford of Fieldale; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. Frank Gribble officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. |
Joe Percey Dillard, 81, of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born in Albemarle County on June 16, 1928, the son of the late Percy Joe Dillard and Minnie Fisher Dillard. Two brothers, Sam Dillard and Charles F. Dillard; and one sister, Mary D. Barkley, also preceded him in death., Joe retired after 30 years of service at the University of Virginia Kluge Rehabilitation Center., He leaves to cherish his memory, one brother, George A. Dillard Sr. and his wife, Dorothy, of Charlottesville; five sisters, Edna White, Josephine Powell, Jean Barbour and Lucy Allen of Charlottesville, and Catherine Dillard of Gordonsville; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Dillard of Keswick, Virginia; two devoted nephews, Percy J. Dillard of Waynesboro and George A. Dillard Jr. of Palmyra; a number of nieces and other nephews and a host of other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the J.F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder William T. Coles officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery., His remains will lie in repose at the funeral home one hour prior to the service., The family would like to thank the University of Virginia Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly Heritage Hall, for the tremendous nursing care provided to Joe during his illness and also a thank you to the Cedars Nursing Facility., J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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. |
RADVANI, John Thomas, 92, of Varina, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. He is survived by his sisters, Margie Ukrop, Nancy Radvan, Elizabeth Radvany, Irene Smith and Evelyn Dowdy; brothers, George, Eddie and Steve Radvany; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Radvani was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. No visitation. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11 a.m. at Amelia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Court House, Va. Nelsen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Billy K. Jones CHESAPEAKE - Billy K. Jones died Oct. 27, 2009. He was born April 8, 1933, in Selma, N.C., the son of Revus S. Jones and Sarah Elizabeth Eason Jones. He was a U.S. Army Airborne veteran. He is survived by his son, Steve Jones; his daughter, Billie Kay Jay; his grandchildren, Hannah Jay and Sean Jay; his brothers, Shelton Jones and Bobby Jones; and his sisters, Audrey Hoinake and Vara Creech. Memorials will be private. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Gertrude Jefferson Jones, 92, of Columbia, S.C., and formerly of Collinsville, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc., and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Jane Hardcastle Jones, 86, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009, following a long illness. She was born in Suffolk, Va., to the Rev. Howard S. Hardcastle and Mary Miller Hardcastle. Jane earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from VPI in 1944 and then worked as an engineer for Curtiss-Wright in Buffalo, N.Y., and for the Purdue Engineering Experiment Station in Lafayette, Ind. She was a master of several arts and crafts: pen and pencil sketching, needlework, and quilting. As a weaver she won several awards and completely restored two nineteenth century floor looms to working order., She enjoyed a wide variety of music and played recorder, mountain dulcimer, banjo, and harmonica., Jane was a devoted and dependable volunteer worker. For several years she was a Head Start volunteer driver. For even more years she served as a Red Cross volunteer, first at Montgomery Regional Hospital and later at the Red Cross Blood Donor Center. She was much in demand for weaving demonstrations in many schools and also presented programs of dulcimer music at several schools. As a volunteer she translated German documents for the Museum of American Frontier Culture in Staunton., She participated in athletic activity all her life: field hockey and softball as a young woman and later tennis, skiing, and running., as an officer and Board of Directors member. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Museum of American Frontier Culture in Staunton., Friends and relatives remember her as a loving and selfless person who always took a genuine interest in others. She had loyal friendships that spanned many years, and she thoroughly enjoyed the many reunions and other family gatherings throughout her life. She was known as a steadying influence on those around her, partly because of her reserved and unflappable nature., She is survived by her husband of 64 years, JB Jones; her children, Ellen Jones-Walker, of Floyd County and Warren Jones, of Ashburn; son-in-law, Clifford Walker; and grandchildren, Kelly Jones and Reilly Jones. She also leaves a brother, Howard S. Hardcastle Jr., of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and four first cousins., The family wishes to express its deep gratitude to the staffs of Kroontje Health Care Center and Good Samaritan Hospice for the excellent care they provided., conducted by Rev. Susan Verbrugge, will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg, Va., The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice., Make a memorial contribution |
Arnold Lee Jones III VIRGINIA BEACH - Arnold Lee Jones III, who was better known as Dobbie, 21, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2009 from injuries suffered after being struck by a car during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2009. He was born Dec. 31, 1987 in Oakland, Calif. Surviving are his parents, Arnold and Tami Jones; two sisters, Somer Wilson and Brittany Montgomery and her son, Parker; maternal grandparents, Ray and Shirley Duncan; paternal grandmother, Jo Ann Jones; many aunts, uncles and cousins. His younger brother, Isiah, was taken earlier this year in April. Dobbie was a full-time student at Tidewater Community College and a part-time coach at Fame All-Star Cheerleading. A funeral will be held at Wave Church in Virginia Beach at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dobbie Jones Memorial Fund. Donations can be made at any Towne Bank location or may be sent to Dobbie Jones Memorial Fund, c/o Linda Gerber, 295 Bendix Road, Suite 170, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
James W. Joyner FRANKLIN - James William Joyner, 81, died Oct. 26, 2009, at his home. A native of Southampton County, he was a son of the late Billy and Essie Blythe Joyner and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from International Paper and enjoyed his yard, his garden and fishing with his friend, Cecilia Burgess. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Iola "Dick" Joyner; two daughters, Deborah Watson (George) of Mebane, N.C., and Cindy Gillette (Bill) of Capron; a son, Edward Joyner (Beverly) of Rocky Mount, N.C.; four grandsons, Matthew Gillette (Megan) and Jacob Gillette, both of Capron and Jason and Joshua Joyner of Rocky Mount; a brother, Sherman Joyner (Jean) of Courtland; a host of nieces and nephews and special friends, Kathy and Edwin Brittle and Cecilia and Earl Burgess. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hunterdale Christian Church with the Rev. Don Rosie officiating. Interment will follow in Capron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 22203 Sedley Road, and suggests memorials be made to the Hunterdale Christian Church Organ Fund, 741 Hunterdale Road, Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family., . The family would like to thank their friends in the community for their support during James' illness especially Celestine, Angela and Amber., Make a memorial contribution |
Kathleen Kasprak, 64, of Riner, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruth Mackey, she is survived by her husband, Stan Kasprak; children, Keith Kasprak and wife, Betsi, of Austin, Texas, Kari McFarland and husband, Tyler, of Virginia Beach, Va., Kathleen Anne Fraser and husband, Michael, of New York, N.Y.; grandchildren, Eden, Dain and Shannon, Kasprak, of Austin, Texas, Justin, Jordan and Chloe McFarland, of Virginia Beach, Va., Stella and Katie Fraser, of New York, N.Y.; brothers, James Mackey and wife, RoyAnn, Richard Mackey and wife Jackie, all of Florida; sister, Patricia Barranco and husband, Salvatore, of Forrest, Va.; nine nieces and nephews. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in her memory are asked to consider Angels of Assissi, 415 Campbell Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24061. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Tyler Road, Radford, Va. conducted by Father Ken Shuping. The Kasprak family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. (382-2612). Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Marguerite KELLEY 10/20/1918 10/28/1997, Sadly missed by,, Paula, Robert, Richard, Erin, Sean and Brian, 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. |
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at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. Friends and family are invited to assemble at the funeral home for a procession to the cemetery. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Kyle O. Wood, Kyle O. Wood, 93, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family., 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. |
NORFOLK - Larry Milton Adams passed away Oct. 25, 2009. |
WALDRON, Larry Wilson, 60, of Richmond, formerly of Amelia, passed away October 27, 2009 at home. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Kelly Marie Waldron; and his parents, Vida M. Waldron and Morgan H. Waldron Sr. He is survived by his wife, Anne Rose Waldron; daughter, Andrea Waldron Bates; siblings, Morgan "Sonny" Waldron Jr. and his wife, Fawn, Steve Waldron and wife, Cathy, Marion Waldron Price and husband, Bill, Randy Waldron and wife, Jeanette, Jim Rose and wife, Julie, and Brenda Rose Colliflower; numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was owner of Associated Roof Consultants (ARCON), Waldron Consulting, and Flagstick Custom Golf. He was an avid golfer. For so many years Larry was coach of Prince William Soccer in Woodbridge, Va., and a member of Amelia & Stonehenge Country Club. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Bon Secours Hospice in memory of Vida M. Waldron. |
Marian Brewer Larsen NORFOLK - Marian Brewer Larsen passed away in the Skilled Nursing Facility at Harbor's Edge Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 after a 13-month battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of almost 63 years, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Norman E. Larsen; her son, David of Charlottesville; her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mansfield of Norfolk; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was born in Fremont, Neb., on Oct. 22, 1926 to the late Goldie (Larson) and John Brewer. She graduated from Fremont Senior High School in 1944 and was employed by the local radio station. She was married in First Lutheran Church in Fremont to Norman on Dec. 25, 1946. She spent nearly three decades as a Navy wife, followed with 15 major moves to Florida, California, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Newport, R.I. During that time she was active in Navy wives' organizations and later as a commanding officer's wife, contributed her time to maintaining morale among the wives during deployments of the Squadron or ships. She also contributed many hours to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. She became very skilled in various crafts and later became an expert quilter, winning numerous awards for her quilts and wall hangings, which take this craft to the level of art. She has won acclaim from everyone who has seen them and has made one for nearly every family member including grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She also became an avid golfer. Past memberships include Sewell's Point golf club, Lake Wright golf club, Tidewater Ladies Golf Association, and Cypress Point Country Club, and in Naples, Florida, Embassy Wood, and Naples Heritage Country Clubs. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Norfolk and resided at Harbor's Edge since Jan. 15, 2007. The family will would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nursing staff at Harbor's Edge for their conscientious care the past year. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. in First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, with Pastor James Blalock officiating. A reception will follow in the Grand Hall of Harbor's Edge, No. 1 Colley Ave. Entombment will be private with the family at Princess Anne Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk or to Harbor's Edge Charitable Foundation Inc., No. 1 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
passed away in her sleep on Oct. 22, 2009, Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Chadwick 'Ted' Pritchard; and her son, Lt. Cmdr. Ken Pritchard., She is survived by three children, her daughter, Anne Acuff and husband, Steve and their children, Nicole Graham, David Acuff, Dan Acuff and Betty Anne Davidson; her daughter-in-law, Evelyn Scott Velvin and husband, Lawrence and children, Scott Pritchard and Hope Wood; her son, John Pritchard and wife, Darla and daughter, Leslie Prithard; her son, Chad Pritchard and wife, Christal and sons, Ben and Noah Pritchard. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dulcie Bean and Hazel Wilson., Inez grew up in the community of Five Forks and graduated from Matthew, Whaley School. She loved having dinner with her friends, walking down, Duke of Gloucester Street, her church family at Williamsburg Community, Chapel, and camping. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends for her encouraging words, friendly smile, and faithfulness., A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Williamsburg Community Chapel., In lieu of flowers, the family has requests donations be made to the, Williamsburg Community Chapel. |
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 |
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., Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service will be handling arrangements. Condolences may be registered at |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at New Chapel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
WHITE, Lillian Mary Shelton, 82, a lifelong resident of Fairfield, Conn., died October 26, 2009 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Francis White for 58 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Florence Jennings Burr and Philo Sherwood Shelton; and an infant son, James Timothy White. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and English from Skidmore College in 1949. She was a talented artist, gardener, and won numerous awards for her beautiful floral arrangements. She was the past president and the longest tenured current member of the Greenfield Hill Garden Club. She enjoyed tennis, skiing, horseback riding and traveling. She was a longtime member of the Fairfield Beach Club. A direct descendent of Jehue Burr, a charter settler of Fairfield, and of the Reverend Philo Shelton, who was the first Episcopal minister ordained in North America (in 1785) and was rector of St. John's Parish, Bridgeport and Trinity Church, Southport for 45 years. She is also the direct descendant of Sarah Shelton Henry, first wife of revolutionary orator Patrick Henry. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary and Stefan Ossowski of Chesterfield, Va., Sandra and Peter Altieri of Fairfield, Conn., James Sherwood and Suzanne White of Monroe; Tracey and Gregory Tuthill of Basking Ridge, N.J.; and seven grandchildren, Tyler Ossowski, Brianna and John Altieri, Megan and Aubrey White and Lillie and Trevor Tuthill; her sisters, Emma Cathcart, Martha LePrell and her husband, Laurence; and brother, Philo Shelton Jr. and his wife, Carolyn. She was a kind, steadfast and loving person and will be sorely missed by her family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 4672 Congress Street, Fairfield, Conn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's charity of your choice. The Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, Conn., has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with Elder W.T. Conner officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
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Oct 28, 2009 Lizzie Beth Gravely Stultz, 101, of 668 Blue Knob Road, Martinsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at her home. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
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. |
HAMPTON - London Pompy Walker Jr. died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009., A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens., The Walker family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
PRICE, Mrs. Lula L. Ragland, 88, of Gum Spring, Va., departed this life Monday, October 26, 2009. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
s will conducted on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brad Dulaney officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount,, Make a memorial contribution |
. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Natural Bridge Baptist Cemetery Fund., Make a memorial contribution |
Magnolia Sims Deane, 98, of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Evergreene Nursing Home in Stanardsville, Virginia., Magnolia was born July 13, 1911, in Stanardsville, the daughter of the late Tyree J. Sims and Emma Breeden Sims., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey M. Deane; two sisters, Violette S. Rhodes and Pansy S. Thurman; four brothers, Jesse, John, Delma and Melvin Sims., Magnolia is survived by one daughter, Janette D. Mitchell and her husband, Garland, of Fairfax, Virginia; two granddaughters, Karen M. Gochenour and her husband, Mark, of Manassas, Virginia, and Anita M. Norris and her husband, Gary, of Fredericksburg, Virginia; three great-granddaughters, Lauren Kendall Saylor and her husband, David, Melanie E. Pate and Sarah J. Pate., She is also survived by two sisters-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews., Magnolia has been a member of the Ruckersville Baptist Church since 1931. She was a faithful attendee until her later years. She loved her family and many friends., A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Ruckersville Baptist Church with the Reverend Kyle Clements officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. Following the committal service, a reception will be held at Ruckersville Baptist Church., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ruckersville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 104, Ruckersville, Virginia 22968., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
HAMPTON - Minister Malean Snow Futrell passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009., She is survived by three daughters,: Angel Jones, Darlene Lewis Field, and Tonya Hardy; three sons, Terry Futrell, Curtis Futrell, all of Hampton, and Bishop Olivet Brown of Newport News., 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. |
JASPER, Ms. Margaret E., 88, of Lexington Court, departed this life Monday, October 26, 2009. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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Oct 28, 2009 The funeral for Mariah Reid Preston, 92, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 23, 2009, was held Tuesday at Mount Olive East Christian Church with the Rev. Kenneth Davis officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Edward Preston, Derwin Pilson, Greg Pilson, Jerome Preston, Mark Johnson, Keith Johnson, Ron Preston and D.J. Preston. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville handled arrangements. |
SEARFOORCE, Mark T., died peacefully at home October 26, 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Laura O'Connor Searfoorce; devoted son, Ryan and his wife, Michaela; and devoted son, Kevin. He is also survived by grandchildren, James and Margaret; his father, William; siblings, Mary Ellen (Alex) Shewchuk, Paul (Mary Jane), Anne (Robert) Richards, Joan, Patricia (Jack) Gramlich, William Jr. (Kimberly) and Amy; in-laws, John and Patricia O'Connor; sisters-in-law, Maureen (Howard) Dutton, Kimberly O'Connor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the nurses, doctors and staff of the Thomas Johns Cancer Center and Hospice of Virginia for providing compassionate care, with dignity, to Mark throughout his illness. The family will receive friends at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 18 N. Laurel St., and Cathedral Place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hawthorne Cancer Resource Center, Hospice of Virginia, or Boy Scout Troop 806 of Midlothian, Va. |
Mrs. Mazel Lea Marshall, 78, of Bassett, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Buddy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; a charter member of the Poquoson Lions Club; and recently celebrated 60 years with Poquoson Masonic Lodge #49, AF & AM. He played baseball for both Poquoson and Messick in the Tri-County League, where he once pitched a perfect game with Herman Forrest at Dr. White's field in Poquoson. He coached Post 273 American League baseball as well as youth baseball in Poquoson. Always a great lover of youth athletics, "Mr. Buddy", as he was know by the players and fans organized a youth baseball league. He was an avid bowler and golfer, and always had a wonderful garden., Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harry L. "Skip" Bloxom; brother, Harry "Abie" Bloxom; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Elva Bloxom; sister and brother-in-law, Harriett and Stanley Morse; mother and father-in-law, Sue and Robert Crooks Lawson; sister-in-law, Rose Conner and husband, James; and brothers-in-law, Robert Turnbull and Joseph Ankeney., He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irella Lawson Bloxom; sons, Robert M. Bloxom and wife, Gail of Huntersville, N.C., and Gene W. Bloxom and wife, Priscille of Poquoson; a daughter, Betty Forrest and husband, Hugh of Poquoson; sisters, Hope Ankeney, Janie Turnbull, and Anne Knight and husband, Al; sister-in-law, Martha Lane Bloxom; grandchildren, Matthew Scott Bloxom and wife, Cindy, Richard Grayson Bloxom, Kelly Brown and husband, Thomas, Sheila Huff and husband, Mark, Dr. Ilene Stephan and husband, Chris, Rachel Harrell and husband, Bryan, Jeremy W. Bloxom and wife, Jennifer, Brian M. Bloxom and Sarah, and Ben Huffman and wife, Jennifer; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at the home. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Rita A. Callis and the Rev. Carol Bookwalter. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, with Masonic Rites. |
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. |
JOHANN, Mary Jane Ritchie, 88, died October 26, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was born November 16, 1920 at "Moss Side," her grandparents' Ginter Park home. She was the daughter of George Gordon Ritchie and Katherine Dabney Ritchie. After her mother's death, her father married Mary Skeen Ritchie, a beloved second mother. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William Henry Johann Jr.; a son, William H. Johann III and his wife, Sheila, of Richmond; daughters, Katherine J. Woodard of Richmond, Bruce J. Muller-Thym and her husband, Harry, of Darlington, Md., and Jane J. Gresham and her husband, Dick, of Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Bruce Ritchie Spain of Richmond; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by brothers, George G. Ritchie Jr. and Henry Skeen Ritchie. Mrs. Johann graduated from Richmond's Thomas Jefferson High School and Farmville Teachers College (Longwood University). She was a devout Christian involved in church, Bible studies and loving service to others. She was also interested in family history and research, enjoying membership in the Clopton Family Association and the Jamestowne Society. She was especially fond of travel, music, wildlife and nature, and participating in alumni functions for her college as well as her husband's VMI. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Her funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1101 Forest Ave., Richmond. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Richmond SPCA or F.L.A.G. (For the Love of Animals in Goochland), the VMI Foundation or Bon Secours Hospice of Richmond. The family expresses deep appreciation to the staff of Elizabeth Adam Crump Golden Life Center. Condolences may be registered at www.mem.com. |
Mary, a native of Athens, Ala., was born Feb. 17, 1923, to the late James John Lawrence and Fannie Johnston Coulter. Her husband, W. Edward Moran, preceded Mrs. Moran in death, in 1993. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters., 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., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Mary's life at the graveside will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens on Butler Farm Rd., in Hampton, with the Rev. Craig Buxton of Midlothian, Va., officiating. |
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CARRSVILLE - Maude Francis Presson, 89, widow of Lee Presson, died Oct. 27, 2009. Survivors include her daughter, Bernice P. "Dixie" Cobb Jenkins and husband, William, of Wakefield. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. Visitation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. |
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Oct 28, 2009 The funeral for Mazel Lea Marshall, 78, of Bassett, who died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. J.D. Harmon officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Marshall was born March 22, 1931, in Franklin County to Vascar W. Hodges and Hattie Hudson Hodges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Minnie L. Martin, and her brother, Vascar W. Hodges Jr. She had worked at the Bassett Table plant and at Bassett-Walker Knitting Co. Surviving are her daughter, Deborah Rakes of Bassett; two sons, Phillip Donald Marshall and Kenneth Marshall, both of Bassett; two sisters, Irene Greer of Henry and Betty Wagner of Bassett; four brothers, Clyde Hodges, Benjamin Wilson Hodges, Riley K. Hodges and Richard W. Hodges, all of Bassett; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, Va. 24055. |
s will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Norman Wilhoit and the Rev. Jason McNeese officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Cemetery immediately following the interment of her sister, Judy Camper, at Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. or at the residence of her mother at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., 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. |
LUCIW, Michael, 63, of Richmond, Va., passed away on October 21, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in Villach, Austria to Ukrainian parents and immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage and participated in many Ukrainian cultural activities. He is survived by his wife, Olga, of 39 years; sons, Michael and Gregory of Richmond; two sisters and two brothers. He worked for Baskervill & Sons, Hanover Engineers and was a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He was one of the founding members of the Tidewater Ukrainian American Cultural Society and served as Humanitarian Aid Director. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Richmond. Private services were held in Youngstown, Ohio. |
HINTON, Mildred Smith, 87, of Heathsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. She was retired from Peoples Fountain Service and Northumberland County Schools as a cafeteria worker. Elizabeth was also a member of Providence Baptist Church, Miskimon, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Warner Hinton Jr. She is survived by two sons, James W. "Sonny" Hinton and wife, Brenda, of Tappahannock, Va., and Harvey A. Hinton of Heathsville, Va.; two sisters, Olive King of Haynesville, Va., and Dorothy Schefflien of Tappahannock, Va.; one brother, Alfred Smith and wife, Shirley, of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Stokes, Kim Stevens, Lisa Valdrighi and Ryan Hinton; and 18 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood, Va., on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, October 29, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Beane Family Cemetery in Miskimon, Va. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com. |
2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Clarence Mulheren, 85, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009 in the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. The Rev. Bob Adams and the Rev. Joe Carrico are officiating. Interment in Monta Vista Cemetery, Galax, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348 or Independence Vol. Fire Dept., P. O. Box 588, Independence, Va. 24348. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
He retired from the U.S. Army after 27 years of dedicated service. He was past potentate of Zem Temple # 122, Providence Wing # 229 , and American Legion # 67., He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Angela; three daughters, Kenya, Rosetta and Alicia; two sons, James David and Andre; his sister, Lavinia; nine grandchildren; a son-in-law, Marlow; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara; and a large host of family and friends., Viewing will begin at noon Thursday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel with a wake from 4 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Wesley Grove UCC Church 2308 Roanoke Avenue, NN, VA 23607. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to |
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. |
Larry Robert Paige CHESAPEAKE - Larry Robert Paige, 72, of Shillelagh Road, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Sentara Heart Hospital, Norfolk. Born in Hickory, N.C., he was the son of Margaret K. Paige and the late Robert E. Paige. Larry was a 1957 graduate of Deep Creek High School. For the next 40 years, he was a party chief at several land surveying companies before retiring from Hoggard - Eure & Associates. Larry soon realized that retirement was not for him and went back to work part time with Ernest Hawkins Land Surveyor. Larry and his wife Marva traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada. He was a loving husband, devoted son and loyal friend to many. Including his mother, Larry is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marva A. Paige; two sisters, Mary K. Ewell and husband Stanley and Patricia R. Inman and husband William; as well as three nieces and one nephew. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The viewing will begin Thursday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, www., , 801 Roeder Road, Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or to the Animal Assistance League, 1149 New Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Sandra Parker, 47, of Moneta, Va., died Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Carrow Baptist Church, 5545 Susquehanna Drive, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Dr. Allen Hopkins officiating. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
She was a native of Lavalette, W.Va., and had been a resident of York County since 1991., In 2007 she retired, after more than 14 years of service as an operator, from Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va. For the majority of her adult life, she was a U.S. Air Force wife, supporting her husband in his military career. Her hobbies included ceramics and completing crossword puzzles in pen., Preceding her in rest is her husband, Ronald L. Miller; sister, Geraldine; and brother, Carlos., Surviving members of her family include her children, Ronda S. Franks and husband, Gary, and Mark R. Miller and wife, Barbara; grandchildren, Kelsey, Jake, Madison, and Drew; and brothers and sisters, Hope, Linda, Charlotte, Jacqueline, Anna Lee, Calvin Ted, Azel W., and Glenna., A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Va., with the Rev. Bert Rait presiding., to share memories and words of condolence with the family. |
Lossie M. Peele CHESAPEAKE - Lossie M. Peele, 62, of the 900 block of Guenevere Court, died Oct. 23, 2009, in her residence. Born in Southampton County, Virginia, she was a member of Little Grove Baptist Church, Huntersville, Suffolk. She is survived by her husband, Raymond D. Peele; two daughters, Sherry Peele- Brown (Booker T.) of Detroit, Shavon Peele of Chesapeake; one brother, Raymond L. Harris of Roxbury, Mass.; three grandchildren, Erika, Toni (Omar) and Juwuana; two great-grandchildren, Honnesty and Omari; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Virginia Harris; father, Willis Harris Sr.; and a brother, Willis Harris Jr. A funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. in Little Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, with the Rev. Ralph Richardson presiding. Viewing was held Tuesday, Oct. 27, at noon. The family will be at the residence. The body will be in the church today at 10 a.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Maude F. Presson CARRSVILLE - Maude Francis Presson, 89, widow of Lee Presson, died Oct. 27, 2009. Born in Southampton County, she was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and its senior citizens group. She was predeceased by her father, Charlie William Francis; her mother, Edith Francis Presson; her stepfather, Willie "Bee" Presson; four brothers, Fletcher, William, Vernon and Calvin Francis; and a sister, Marjorie Hunnings. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Bernice P. "Dixie" Cobb Jenkins and husband William of Wakefield; a sister, Mary P. Turner of Franklin; four grandchildren, Steve Cobb (Teresa), Timmy Cobb (Karla), Ricky Cobb and Vicki Cobb Brinkley, all of Windsor; five great-grandchildren, Eric Cobb of Virginia Beach, Nathan Cobb (Misty) of Suffolk, Brittney Cobb of Las Vegas, Nev., Kriston Cobb of Greenville, N.C., and Shane Brinkley of Windsor; one great-great-grandchild, Aiden Cobb; one stepgrandson and two step great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Beaver Dam Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Richard Peerey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to the , 6315 N. Center Drive, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News., 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 |
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Oct 28, 2009 The funeral for Reba Jewell Harper, 74, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 23, 2009, was held Tuesday at Martinsville Church of Truth with Pastor William Preskitt Jr. officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Paul Roberts, Chris Williams, Danny Atkins, Blaine Atkins, Christian Gutierrez and Willie Altizer. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory handled arrangements. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Reese officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
Reid, Kathie Elaine Klinefelter - Katie Elaine Klinefelter Reid Katie Elaine Klinefelter Reid, age 47, passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 after battling cancer at Cancer Treatment Centers of .... |
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WILLIAMSBURG - Richard A. Baker passed away on Oct. 26, 2009., Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
He was born in Warwick County, Va., to the late Robert E. and Isadore Nazareth and was the grandson of the late Rev. Robert H. Nazareth who served as pastor of First Baptist Church Denbigh., Richard attended Morrison High School in Warwick County, Va., and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Arts degree in School Administration from Hampton Institute (University)., From an early age, Richard followed his call of service to his fellow man by serving his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as an officer, having obtained the rank of CW 4, after 41 years of active duty and reserve military service. During his military career, Richard received numerous military honors., After his service to his country, Richard returned to the Hampton Roads area and dedicated 31 years of service to Hampton Institute (University). He served most of those years in the capacity of Director of Food Service., Richard actively served the community in the following capacities: Webelos Den Leader, Worshipful Master for Zedekiah Lodge #167, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Life Member), NAACP (Life Member), Quarter Century Club (Treasurer), Wythe Coalition (Secretary) and Hampton University Class of 1954 (Treasurer)., Richard started his service to God early in life through his membership at First Baptist Church Denbigh. His service to The Lord continued at First Baptist Church of Hampton where he was a member of the Albert H. Holder Men's Choir, Comfort Choir, HELPing Hands Committee, Circle of Love and worked with a Night's Welcome. His religious dedication led him to lovingly restore Blooming Zion Baptist Church which was pastored by his great-grandfather Reverend Moses Banks. As a result of his efforts, the vision of Reverend Moses Banks has been preserved and the original building serves as a church today. Although he never sought recognition for his acts of service, he received many acknowledgements for his work in the community and at church., Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Hazel B. Nazareth; his brothers, Phillip, Robert and Russell Nazareth; and sisters, Louise Smith, Edna Howard and Thelma Slade., He leaves to cherish his legacy, his brother, Ralph Nazareth (Doris); his wife, Karen E. Nazareth; and his children, Michael, Ramona, Pamela and Melissa, who have benefited from his wisdom and vast experiences. He will also be missed by his stepson, James Hamlett; his stepgranddaughter, Jarena Hamlett; his mother-in-law, Delores Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends., Richard always said that charity began at home. He served his family and community well through the example that he set and the life that he lived. |
John Riggins, 70, of Draper, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
LEE, Robert, of Midlothian, departed this life October 26, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
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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. |
ARTIS, Rosetta A., of Richmond, departed this life October 27, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later. |
Russell Coleman Stinnett, 90, of Buckingham, died Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the McGuire Virginia Medical Center in Richmond., He was born May 23, 1919, in Monroe, Virginia, to the late Russell A. and Ida C. Stinnett. He served in the United States 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 from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Antioch Union Baptist Church with burial to follow 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 Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 444, Dillwyn, VA 23936. |
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 |
Severe, Kathleen Suzanne - KATHLEEN SUZANNE SEVERE KATHLEEN SUZANNE SEVERE, age 39 died on October 25, 2009 at her home in Manassas, VA. Kathy was born on July .... |
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Daniel Tyndall Shaffer, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Visitation to be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Rhonda Lee SHELOR 10-28-76 4-16-93, You were 16 when you left me., It's been 16 years ago., Honey, how we all love and miss you so., She was too pure for this cold earth,, Too beautiful to stay;, And so God's holy angel bore,, Our darling away., Happy Birthday in Heaven, Sadly missed by Dad and sisters, Crystal and Angela, Make a memorial contribution |
1 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, Laurel Fork Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
with Full Military Honors will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the church with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crains Creek Fire Department, P.O. Box 999, Vass, N.C. 28394. Adcock Funeral Home, Spring Lake, N.C., 910-497-0171, is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. October 28, 2009, Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, Lynchburg. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
James G. Smith Jr. NORFOLK - James G. Smith Jr. passed Oct. 16, 2009. A funeral will be Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas AME Zion Church, Norfolk. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hale Funeral Home, Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Snead, 85, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Lois Howard Sofley YADKINVILLE - Lois Howard Sofley, 88, went home to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Bermuda Commons Nursing Center. She was born May 26, 1921 to the late Charles Hale and Clara Walden Brandon Howard. She was a member of Fairview Heights Baptist Church in Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Allen Gaston Sofley (Nov. 4, 1989). Surviving are her daughter, Janet (Jon) Sunderman, Yadkinville; grandchildren, Benjamin Allen (Beth) Sunderman, Sarah Elizabeth Sunderman; great-granddaughter, Allie Ann Sunderman; two sisters, Evalena Howard McLamb, Lexington; Clara Dell Howard Johston, Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 28, at Gentry Family Funeral Service, Yadkinville. Her funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Chapel of Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery by the Rev. Phillip Brande. Burial will follow in the mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Farmington Baptist Church, 1835 Farmington Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. Online condolences may be made at, . Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Sofley family., Make a memorial contribution |
in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360., 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 |
Jasmine Stone, 16, of Lexington, Va., died Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington., Make a memorial contribution |
. Service to our country included a tour during the Viet Nam conflict where he was awarded a Purple Heart, Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. After serving in Viet Nam, he returned to Virginia enrolling in Virginia Tech. While a college student, he continued to drill with the 23rd Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, ultimately achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. The final assignment in his naval career, he was attached to the Operations Staff of the Navy Surgeon General at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., He was a master instructor with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, volunteered his time to help enrich the education of the Boy Scouts, an NRA Training Counselor, member of the Radford Marine Corps League and a Member of the Bland Masonic Lodge., He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Betty Ann Snidow Strauss; one son, John Chapman Strauss and wife, Michele, and grandchildren, Melissa Catherine, John Chapman Edison and Christopher Adam; one daughter, Nancy Ann Strauss Metcalf and her husband, Jesse, and grandchildren, Jesse and Crystal; one special niece, Colleen Eyles; and several nieces and nephews; special friends, Susan Bibb, Diane Bibb Johnson, Dr. Tom Caceci, George Anderson and wife, Louise Baker, and many friends., The family would like to thank everyone for all their loving help and support during this trying time. A special thanks to Chuck Vance and John Yon. The family would also like to thank Hospice and Horne Funeral Home for all their help and support., will be held Friday, October 30, 2009, from The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Don Makin officiating., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the and the Riner Rescue Department., Online condolences may be sent by visiting, . The family is being served by Horne Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
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. |
11 a.m. Wednesday at Living Water Christian Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Allen Terrill, 63, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304., Make a memorial contribution |
to her church and community. She served as a Deacon of Salem Baptist Church where she also taught Junior Sunday School departments for 10 years and was past-president of Salem Baptist Church Women's Missionary Unit. She was in the Fidelis Sunday School Class and organized the Be Active and Live Longer (BALL) senior adult group. Mary June also served as past-president of Roanoke Valley Baptist Senior Adults Association., Mary June was a life member of the Rebekah Lodge #98 and was elected Grand Noble in 1997. She served as past-president of American Business Women's Association and was awarded Business Woman of the Year. She was past-treasurer of Virginia Association of American Medical Assistants and volunteered as a Cub Scout Leader, member of the Salem LOA group, Widowed Person's Services & Training Group and Salem Woman's Club. She was selected as Older Worker of the Year in 1996. Mary June will also be remembered as an avid ballroom dancer., She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Dalton Ealton Thompson Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Marsena T. Hartless; and son, Dalton Ealton (Ed) Thompson Jr. and his wife, Vada O. Thompson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Heather H. Ritter, April T. Pratt, Meredith H. Wilson, Mitzi T. Martin, and Lana L. Thompson; and ten greatgrandchildren, Will and Jordan Pratt, Kaitlyn and Madison Martin, Indigo and Talon Ritter, and Faren, Sawyer, Zach and Seth Wilson., will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Services will be officiated by the Reverend William D. Wingfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary June's name to the at 2840 Electric Road � Suite 160A in Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Thompson family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Deshawn L. Thornton, OCT 28,1977-MAY 30,2009, Your presence has touched all of our hearts and live! You are really miss everyday!, We love you very much, Janice,Kala,Jayla,Pam and the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Tony Alfonso Richmond, 67, of New Canton, died Monday, October 26, 2009, in Farmville, Virginia., The son of Dorothy E. and the late George Richmond, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Richmond; and a brother, Kim Valentine., In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Fabian Young of New Canton; six sisters, Marian Smith, Sandra Richmond, Jean Jordan and her husband, Bernard, Barbara Richmond and her husband, Stan, Carol Pettus and her husband, Willie, and Kim Richmond; two brothers, George Richmond and wife, Regina, and Kevin Richmond and wife,Sandy., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the Frances Redwood Center, Route 15, Arvonia, Virginia., Friends may call at the Colbert Funeral Home in Bremo Bluff, Virginia, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009. |
11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009, Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Brenda Luck VanTassell Brenda Luck VanTassell, 59, of Lynchburg, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joel Ray VanTassell. Born June 14, 1950, in Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Early H. and Evelyn Nicholas Layne and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sherwood Luck and Rocky Layne. Brenda was an employee of Lowes of Lynchburg. Brenda is survived by three daughters, Linda VanTassell of Rustburg, and Jody VanTassell and Stephanie V. Tyree, both of Lynchburg; two loving grandchildren, Jordan Provo and Christian Tyree; three sisters, Barbara Hester and husband, Stewart, of Montpelier, Hazel Nuckols of Richmond and Diane Hurst and husband, Steve, of Louisa; and four brothers, Arthur Luck and wife, Wendy, Wesley Layne, Kenneth Layne and Frankie Layne, all of Richmond. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the funeral home and other times at the residence. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the family. |
In Loving Memory of W. Calvin UPDIKE Remembering you on your birthday. We love and miss you so much., Edley, Denise, Chris and Kendall, Sheila and Randy, Make a memorial contribution |
Rhoda Sherrill Vail NORFOLK - After a brief illness with cancer, Rhoda Leigh Hope Sherrill Vail, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and an enthusiastic disciple of Jesus Christ, joined the Lord in heaven Oct. 25, 2009. Rhoda Leigh, 81, was born in Norfolk, the third child of Rhoda Leigh Hudgins Hope and Frederick Waddy Hope. While growing up she attended Larchmont Elementary School, graduated from Maury High School in 1946, and received her B.A. in Voice from Coker College in Hartsville, S.C., in 1950. Rhoda Leigh had many gifts - she had a beautiful singing voice, a love of people and their lives and was meticulous in all of her pursuits. These traits continued to her last days. Rhoda Leigh loved the Lord and accepted Jesus as her Savior in 1966. Over the course of her walk with the Lord, she was a member of Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Larchmont Baptist, Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, and Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church. A practical business woman, she co-owned and operated Antique Ventures and the Old Dominion Inn in Norfolk with her family. She loved books and found great joy in sharing them with others. In recent years, she enjoyed reading to her ladies and gentlemen at The Ballentine each week. Rhoda Leigh is survived by her children, Leigh Sherrill Abiouness and her husband Pete, James Wesley "Jay" Sherrill Jr., Calvin E. Sherrill and his wife Kandace, Virginia Vail Kolb and her husband Steve, "Bissy" Vail Crosby and her husband John, "Becky" Vail Savastio and her husband Jim, and "Cathy" Vail Britt and her husband Russ; 18 grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsay, Leigh Anne, Wesley, Ali, Katheryn, Carson, Peter, Brendon, Daniel, Karis, Margie, Erin, Olivia, Elizabeth, David James, David Loring and Benjamin; her sisters, Barbara Ann Hope Thames and Mary Lou Hope Moss; numerous, nephews, nieces, cousins, all of whom she loved greatly. Preceding her in death, was her first husband, James Wesley "Bud" Sherrill in 1989, and her second husband, Alfred Loring "Al" Vail in 2008, her brother and sister-in-law, Frederick Waddy Hope Jr. and Helen Ross Hope; her brother-in-law, Howard Thames; and her infant grandsons, James Savastio and Henry Britt. A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be the following day at 10 a.m. Monday at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in at the Norfolk chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., and the following day at her daughters home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rhoda Leigh's memory to Beth Messiah Synagogue of Tidewater or Chosen People Ministries at, . Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
Phuoc Van VIRGINIA BEACH - Phuoc Van passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. He is survived by his spouse, Muoi To; sons, Ha Van and Muoi A. Lang, Ha and Buu, Michael and Tran, Tai and Phuong; daughter, Anita and Bernard Brzostzk; grandchildren, Marcus, Lan, Paul and April Antonio, John, Phillip, Amanda, Helen, Tracy, Melissa, Brian, Eric, Felicea; and great-grandchild, Apollo. He arrived from Vietnam and reunited with his family in the United States in 1990. Services will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home Friday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
was held Sunday, Oct. 25, at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535., Make a memorial contribution |
Christine Wallace CHESAPEAKE - Christine Wallace, 76, went home to be with our Lord and Saviour Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, surrounded by loving family. She was born in South Norfolk on July 15, 1933, the daughter of the late David P. and Edna V. Hatchell. Christine was a member of Southside Baptist Church, and most recently attended Raleigh Heights Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Pedersen and husband Ed of Fallbrook, Calif., Janet Kodmon and husband Brian of Carrollton, Va.; her son, Wayne Wallace and wife Kim of Suffolk. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Erin McDonald and her husband Justin and Brian Pedersen of Fallbrook, Andrew Martin of Chesapeake, Salina Kodmon, Sarah Burr and her husband Shawn, and Brian Kodmon of Portsmouth; and her five great- grandchildren, Timothy, Erik, Hayley, McKenna and Maddox. A celebration of her life will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. in Raleigh Heights Baptist Church, 1000 Crowell Ave., Chesapeake. The Rev. Jim Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park, 1000 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk. The visitation will begin today with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the South Norfolk Public Library. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Walter Darnell Barnett, 57, died Friday, October 23, 2009, in Charlottesville., He was a son of the late David and Mildred Palmer Barnett., He is survived by two sisters, Celestine Christopher and her husband, Charles, of Fork Union and Karen Barnett of Charlottesville; and a brother, Ralph Barnett of Bremo Bluff., A graveside memorial service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Oakwood Cemetery, in Bremo Bluff, Virginia., Colbert Funeral Home in Bremo Bluff is in charge of arrangements. |
Walter Eugene Morton Sr., Walter Eugene Morton Sr. departed from life on Friday, October 16, 2009, at Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center., He was born to the late Henry E. Coursey and Lucy Redd Morton of Charlottesville, Virginia., He attended Charlottesville public schools. After graduation, he served in the United States Army for 11 years with three tours to Vietnam. Later he was a civil service worker for 28 years at Fort Bragg, North Carolina., He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Jennifer Y. Morton; sons, Tirel Eugene Morton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Walter Morton Jr. of Lorton, Virginia, Rodrico Turner of Charlottesville; daughter, Tonya Breidenbach of Stafford, Virginia., With a kind heart he adopted as youths, Leslie Jones, Jimmy Williams, Billie Canas, Tammy McNeil, Shirley Johnson and William Edward Poe., In Charlottesville, he leaves brothers, William G. Redd, Roger A Morton and George M. Morton; sisters, Doris A. Morton and Edwin Morton and Steve Lee Morton of Oveido, Florida. Walter also leaves 21 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well a a host of nieces, nephews and friends., Interment was held at Sandhills State Veteran Cemetery with military honors at Fort Bragg on Thursday, October 22, 2009. |
An Air Defense Artillery Army officer fluent in German and French, George Kersey began his military career as a Second Lieutenant and Battery Commander, 73rd AA Battalion and an Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General, 34th AAA Brigade in Karlsruhe and Mannheim, Germany, respectively. He returned to Germany in 1969 as a LTC when he activated and served as the first Commander, 1st Battalion, 59th Artillery (Chaparral/Vulcan), and as the Acting Chief of Staff, G-1, for the 8th Infantry Division, in Mainz and Bad Kreuznach, respectively., He served as a Senior Advisor to the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces (RVNAF) in 1963. He also had two NATO assignments, first serving as Secretary to the Army Board, NATO Military Agency for Standardization in London, England, and then as Director of Administration, Security, and Personnel to the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium. During this last assignment, he coordinated the NATO visits of President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of Defense Harold Brown., His last tour of duty was as Post Commander of Fort Myer in Arlington, Va. During this assignment, he was the Executive Director of President Ronald Reagan's first Inaugural Committee. He retired from the Army in 1981 and went to work for Martin Marietta. In 1989, he and his wife retired to Williamsburg, Va., W. George Kersey, the only son child of Rev. Walter O. and Louise H. Kersey, was born in Clarkesburg, W.Va., on Dec. 8, 1930. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Citadel, class of 1952. Upon graduation and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, he attended the University of Southampton, England, and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Bethesda, Md., as The Citadel's first Fulbright Scholar. He is also a graduate of the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College, and L'Ecole Superieure de Guerre (the French War College) in Paris, France., During his Army career, COL Kersey was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf; Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf; Army Commendation Medal; Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal – First Class; Army of Occupation Medal, World War II, Germany; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze service star; National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with date bar; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal with palm device; and the Army Overseas Service Ribbon, four tours of duty. COL Kersey was also awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge and the Army Staff Identification Badge for service on both the Secretary of Defense's and the Army Staffs. He earned the MACV combat patch., He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 56 years; his children, Jessica Kersey of San Carlos, Calif., Ian Kersey of Williamsburg, and Andrew Kersey, Esq., of Fairfax, Va.; as well as five grandchildren, Thomas (a Plebe following in his grandfather's footsteps at The Citadel), Emily, Andrew, Jack, and Will., The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. Interment will be on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, Va. |
RICKMAN, Wayne Jr., age 37, of Burkeville, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Barbara Rickman of Burkeville; brothers, Waylon Rickman of Burkeville and Wyatt Rickman and wife, Tiffany, of Crewe; a niece, Micaylah Rickman; a nephew, Kaden Rickman; and a special family friend, Daniel Woerheide of Bramsche, Germany. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, October 30, at Burkeville Baptist Church. Interment in Crewe Cemetery. He will lie in state at the home of his parents, Wayne and Barbara Rickman, N. 4th St., Burkeville, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burkeville Baptist Church Building Fund. Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home of Crewe is assisting the family. |
11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at John M. Oakey & Son Chapel, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Infant Sahara Arnisha White, 4 months old, of Salem, Va., passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Make a memorial contribution |
RACHAL, Willard Jr., of Richmond, departed this life October 27, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
BRYANT, William H. Jr., of Boydton, died October 26, 2009. Survived by his wife, Betty A. Bryant; his daughter, Katherin J. Kwolek of Winchester; his son, Robert W. Bryant of Richmond; his stepdaughter, Lisa Wilkerson of Mechanicsville; his stepson, Tony Vallandingham of Richmond; and six grandchildren. The funeral service is 11 a.m., Friday at Bethesda Baptist Church with interment in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Richmond at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Baptist Church Fund. Condolences may be sent to crowderhitecrews.com. |
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Oct 28, 2009 The funeral for William Walter Pearman Sr., 94, of Martinsville and formerly of Ridgeway, who died Oct. 24, 2009, was held Tuesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with David Naff officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Dub Pearman, Ned Walker, Allen Pearman Jr., Clifford Taylor, J.W. Pearman and Chester Comer. |
Virginia B. Williams PORTSMOUTH - Virginia Brown Williams, 92, went to meet her Lord Oct. 26, 2009, after a brief illness at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was a member of West Norfolk Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adron L. Williams, and her mother and stepfather, Hattie and Rob Pickett. Her remaining family members are a sister, Irene Thigpen; brothers-in- law, Jimmy R. Williams (Carol) and Franklin H. Williams (Peggy); sisters-in-law, Maybelle A. Carter, Mary Lou Williford (Elwood), and Beatrice Taylor (W.J.); and many nieces and nephews, including her caregiver, Rosalie Rowe. A funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tony Melia. Burial will be Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. in the Brown Family Cemetery, Beulaville, N.C. Memorial gifts may be given to West Norfolk Baptist Church, 3701 Mariner Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23703., Make a memorial contribution |
Willie F. Morris, Willie Floyd Morris, 80, of Charlottesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Louisa Healthcare Center., He was born on February 19, 1929, in Louisa County, the son of the late George W. Morris and Annie Harris Morris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley B. Morris; two sisters, Virginia White and Louise Frazier; and by a brother, Fred Morris., Willie had retired from Snows Garden Center, where he worked for many years planting trees and plant beds in the Charlottesville area including the downtown mall and McIntire Park., He is survived by his daughter, Becky Fitz and her husband, James, of Gordonsville; a sister, Gladys Watson and her husband, Sam, of Kilmarnock; a brother, George E. Morris and his wife, Betty, of Charlottesville; three grandsons, Dewey Collier III and his wife Connie, James Fitz Jr. and Brandon Fitz; and by one great- granddaughter, Emilee Madison Collier., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, in the chapel of the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the funeral home., The family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff of Hospice of the Piedmont and the Louisa Healthcare Center for their loving care for Willie during his illness. |
celebrating Gainor's 94 years will be held beginning 2 p.m. following visitation with the Rev. Jesse Howard officiating. Interment will be held at White Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Mt. Pleasant Church Memorial Fund (White Church), Attn: Darys Cahoon, 2827 White Church Road, Fincastle, Va. 24083. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Owen Allen, Wilma Rose Owen Allen, 85, of Orange, Virginia, died Monday, October 26, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., She was born on August 22, 1924, in Bristol, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Nicholas Faine Owen and Gertha Mae Shufflebarger., Mrs. Allen was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Orange., She is survived by her husband, Robert Knox Allen Sr. of Orange; two daughters, Cheryl Allen Atkinson and her husband Vincent of Seneca, South Carolina, Candace Allen Moore and her husband, Joseph, of Summerton, South Carolina; one son, Robert Knox "Jay" Allen Jr. and his wife, Jody, of Orange; six grandchildren, Vincent Betts Atkinson Jr. and his wife, Louise, of Spartansburg, South Carolina, Victoria Beth Atkinson Leslie and her husband, Lance, of Concord, North Carolina, Ryan Everett Allen of Arlington, Virginia, Cali Elizabeth Allen of Orange, Michaela Elise Allen of Orange, and Jamie Moore Malbone of Richmond; four great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters., She was also preceded in death by eight other siblings., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Orange with Pastor Tom Barnard officiating., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Glenwood Shelby Hill Cemetery in Bristol, Tennessee., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 446, Orange, VA 22960, or the Trinity United Methodist Church, 143 West Main Street, Orange VA 22960, or the Anderson Street United Methodist Church, Anderson Street, Bristol, TN 37260. |
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