Ms. Adrian A. Rawlins, 32, of 912 W. Wythe St., Petersburg, died unexpectantly Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Visit our Web site at, for further information. |
Alice Mitchell Caldwell BRISTOL, Tenn. Alice Mitchell Caldwell, 68, died on Nov. 28, 2009, at the home of her daughter. She was born Aug. 19, 1941, to the late Earl and Pauline Woodward Mitchell. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a teacher in the Bristol City Schools until her retirement in 1983, and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bristol. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn Welch of Blountville, Tenn., and Diane Adcox and husband Matt of Gray, Tenn.; and grandson, Tommy Welch. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, 2009, in Knollkreg Memorial Park, in Abingdon with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201; First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620; or, , 508 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN 37601. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, Mrs. Caldwell and her family are in the care of Oakley Cook Funeral Home. |
Alonzo Nethaniel Evans "Poolu" Our son, our brother, absence of sight but never from our hearts. We love and miss you everyday. Happy 29th Birthday. |
SURRY - Andrew Lake Smith, 85, a resident of Surry, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beatrice Johnson Smith, and their large family. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II and had retired from L. E. Myers Electrical Corporation. |
BAKER - Ann G. 11/28/40 - 3/20/08 On your 69th birthday, your memory inspires all who ever knew you. St. David's feels your presence in everything we do. I know you're watching my "journey" and smiling. I see that little foot tapping as I sing your favorite song and knowing you're in a choir of angels keeps me "standing on a rocking" along. And as you celebrate your second Christmas in Heaven, give Boo a hug for me, welcome Ken and continue to watch over Father Phil. Thanks for your part in sending me angels down here. Not coincidence, it's the ones I've lost whispering in God's ear. Friend, J.C., Sheba and Ms. Puff |
Anna Pauline Cregger CERES, Va. Anna Pauline Cregger, age 61, also of Wytheville, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va., when the Lord whispered into an angel's ear, "Pauline" and in one breath she was taken away. God knows how we cried and sorrow filled our hearts. Her time with us was short, but the Lord had made a place at His table for her this day. Pauline was born Oct. 10, 1948, the daughter of the late Joel and Mary Shupe. She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 46 years, William "Bill" Cregger of Wytheville; three daughters, Susie Cregger, Kathy Bishop and companion William Porter, Etta Cregger and companion Mike Mitchell, all of Wytheville; three sons, David Cregger and wife Pat of Wytheville, Stuart and Robert Reed-Cregger of Pulaski, Va., Timmy Cregger and fianc‚e Felicia Osborne of Atkins, Va.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Susie Shupe, Mike and Dorie Shupe, all of Ceres, Billy Shupe of Wytheville, Billy Ellison of Marion, Va.; several sisters-in-law of Smyth County, Va.; six grandchildren, Alicia, Tiffany, Tommy, Brandon, Cody and Sabrina; two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Bryan; two special friends, Jerry and Mildred Yates. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Chatham Hill Baptist Church in Rich Valley, Va., with the Reverend Jerry Yates and Reverend Steve Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo, Va. The family will receive friends Monday evening at Seaver-Brown Chapel from 79 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Cregger Family. |
A native of Germany, she had been a Peninsula resident for 50 years. She retired from Customer Service in the Deli at Food Lion and later went to work as a cook and a waitress at the German CafE in Grafton., Survivors include her husband, Robert P. Sandford Jr. of Hampton; her daughter, Jody Sandford; her son, Lee Sandford; and her granddaughter, Mercedes Sandford; all of Newport News; and three sisters in Germany. |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel, by the Rev. Tom Potter. The family will receive family and friends at 10 a.m. at H.D. Oliver. Memorial donations may be made to the or the Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hdoliver. com., Make a memorial contribution |
JONES, Audrey Bricker, 75, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur A. Bricker Jr., and a great-grandson, Daniel Spain Jr. She is survived by her children, Debra Naill and her husband, Steve, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Donna Prouty and her husband, Randy, of Ocean City, Md., Bradley W. Jones Jr. and his fianc‚e, Kim, of Richmond, and K. Douglas Jones of Richmond; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Fay B. Collins of Richmond; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 1 to 2 p.m., where a memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will be private. |
BRANDMAHL, Audrey Williams, 75, of Goochland, went to be with the Lord November 27, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 20, 1934 in San Pedro, Calif. Daughter of the late Charles L. Williams and Margaret Taylor Williams, she was married to the late Charles R. Brandmahl on May 15, 1954. She is survived by her daughter, Kristie Brandmahl Gee of Goochland; son, Charles Douglas Brandmahl and daughter-in-law, Sharon Jeffords Brandmahl of Goochland; grandchildren, Lindsay and Ryan Skorupa of Richmond, Kasey and Daniel Hicks of Powhatan, and Alex Brandmahl of Goochland; great-granddaughters, Taylor and Charlie Skorupa. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 29, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, November 30, at 2 p.m. at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Centerville Fire and Rescue Squad Co. #3, 52 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot, Va. 23103. |
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Craigsville Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington., Make a memorial contribution |
Patricia B. Barham CHESAPEAKE - Patricia B. Barham, 64, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 30, at The Church of God of Prophecy, 5080 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Annie Laurie Basham, 90, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Beatrice Hatcher Winbush, 86, of 9833 Tranquilty Lane, Sutherland, died Sunday morning, Nov. 29, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, (804) 863-4411. |
Belva E. Street Bradbury Funeral services for Belva E. Street Bradbury will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Rowe Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe, Va., with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating .Interment will follow in the Street Cemetery at Rowe. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Belva E. Street Bradbury, age 88, a resident of Clare Ridge Nursing Facility and formerly of Trinity, N.C., passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in a High Point, N.C., hospital. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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SUMMERFIELD, FLA. - Billie N. Veazey, 81, of Summerfield, Fla., passed away on Nov. 22, 2009, under the loving care of family and Marion County Hospice., She is survived by her son, Stephen Franklin and wife, Alice of Yorktown, Va.; daughter, Deborah Wolter and husband, Larry of Summerfield, Fla.; four grandchildren, Todd and Mark Franklin, Kristy Wolter and Lindsay Wolter Thomas; two stepchildren, Phillip Veazey of Pensacola, Fla., and Janet Sandford and husband, Eddie of Chester, Va., and stepgrandchildren, Jeffrey and Bryan Sanford., A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Parklawn Wood Funeral Home Chapel Hampton, Va. |
POWELL Billy "Boog" Powell 5/11/1966 - 2/19/2005 Thinking of all the wonderful Thanksgivings we shared with you. We love you and miss you, and wish you were here. Love, Mom, Dad, and JP |
In Loving Memory of William W. BLAKELY Daddy, today is your birthday, and we never stop missing you. Your workshop was never so empty, an emptiness only felt by losing a father., When I asked once why you didn't always go to church, you said "I pray better in my workshop". Now, when I don't feel close to God, I go to the cemetery., But, in fact, you are still here, to see everything we do. You were always there, through the good and the bad., When one got sick and had to learn to walk again, you taught her to swim to gain strength to bear weight. No task was ever too big or too small, from double-decker garages, to just taking care of grandchildren., Even when your heart was weak, you would get up in the middle of the night to help those in trouble. you always felt it was the right thing to do, that one should do everything to keep a marriage, and family, together., When one struggled with school and asked if it was worth the effort, you told about the time you left home to find your way. On the porch that night you talked of being lonesome, just like the Hank Williams song., On the night before the second bypass surgery, I asked if you were afraid. You said "No matter what happens, I've done all I can to make sure your mom never has to leave her home"., And, of course, you did., With love and respect forever,, Pam, Make a memorial contribution |
Bobby E. "Moose" Monger BRISTOL, Tenn. Bobby E. "Moose" Monger, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1948, to the late William and Mary Barnes Monger. He had lived in the Bristol area for most of his life and was a retired salesman for Acco/Cowan. He was a 1957 graduate of Bluff City High School and was past president and founder of Painter Creek Lake Club. He was a member of Friendship Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: wife of 17 years, Joan Monger; daughter, Terrie Maye; and mother, Helen Smithson; sons, Ricky Trivette and wife Dawn, Chris Trivette and wife Selena; grandchildren, Corey Maye and fianc‚e Kayla Presley, Preston, Kristi, Jessica, Justin, Britney, Kendra, Christopher; several great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Monger and wife Donna The family would like to say a special thanks to Advanced Home Health Care nurses and Wellmont Hospice for their loving support and prayers. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, from the Weaver Fellowship Chapel with Pastor Noah "NG" Stout and grandson, Corey Maye, officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. Pallbearers will be Joe Fraction, Vernon "Tonto" Dotson, Gary Smith, Dickie Oliver, Ronnie Maye, Lawrence Christian, Brian Christian, Scott McMahan, Preston Stewart, Glen Dockett, Justin Trivette, Christopher Trivette II. Honorary pallbearers will be Vernon Gross, Glen Morrell, Gene Gross, Steve Morelock, Larry Qualls, Chester Cresong, Paul Steele, Jonathan Barker, Ray Sigmon, Edward Morrell, Dee Dee Brown, Dr. Daniel Carroll, all members past and present of Painter Creek Lake Club, all members of Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Chapel Baptist Church. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
In 1983, Jim relocated to Charlotte, N.C. and established James E. Body and Associates. He also started the LaBibliotheque Restaurant and The LeBistro Restaurant in the Southpark area of Charlotte. Between 1983 and 1995, Jim developed several real estate projects including Westwin and Wrencrest. Jim's love of Roanoke brought him back in 1995 when he purchased the Cherry Hill Property and restored one of Roanoke's true historical beauties. He also developed three phases of condo's and townhomes on the property. His dreams continued with the design and completion of The Fairfax., Jim's happiest days included: attending Virginia Tech football games, playing cards with lifelong friends, loving his golden retrievers, cooking chicken broccoli casserole, visiting Pawleys Island, S.C., playing golf, and planning events, including fabulous Christmas parties. His generosity extended to opening his lovely home for charitable events for many organizations including, garden clubs, The Junior League and the Art Museum of Western Virginia., His love for his family was paramount in his life., He was predeceased by his parents, William and Emma Body and sisters and brothers, Juanita, Pauline, Bill, Dick, Warren, Leonard and Dennis. Surviving are his sisters, Betty Smith and husband Bill, Trina Ramzinsky, and Nancy Nolen; brother, Vernon Body and wife, Jeanette; sisters-in-law, Ruth Body and Thelma Body; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Winter Hodges; business associate, Blair Godsey; Phillip Hewitt, who was like a son and his two best friends, golden retrievers, Bailey and Nick., Jim's family is deeply grateful to Dr. William S. Erwin for his professional and compassionate care as well as to Brenda McDaniel. In addition, the family would like to recognize Dr. Brian Beachem and the team of professionals at 9 Mountain West ICU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Roanoke Valley S P C A at 1340 Baldwin Avenue in Roanoke, VA 24012 (, Visitation will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m., s, friends are invited to Jim's home, Cherry Hill from 5 to 7 p.m. to continue the celebration of Jim's life. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., BODY, James Edward, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday after 1 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family expresses a special thanks to the staff and nurses at Skyline Manor Nursing Home for all of their love and care. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Braswell Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Charles C. Braswell Jr., 88, of Hickory Road East, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Born in Battleboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Charles C. Sr. and Hattie White Braswell. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Annie Maude Braswell. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 34 years. He was a member of Hickory United Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, Charles Wayne Braswell and wife Patricia of Midlothian, Va.; a granddaughter, Devon L. Braswell of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Nancy B. Holland and husband Burke of Belhaven, N.C., and Catherine G. Howland of Chesapeake. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Dr. Burke Holland and the Rev. Tom Mercer will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin today with the family receiving friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory United Methodist Church, 2708 Battlefield Blvd. South, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in the Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Bobby A. Riley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren, c/o Carol Kessler, PO Box 697, Buchanan, VA 24066, the Buchanan Rescue Squad, PO Box 244, Buchanan, VA 24066, or the Troutville Rescue Squad, P O Box 11, Troutville, VA 24175. The family will receive friends Monday, November 30, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Hwy, Buchanan, 254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
10 a.m. November 30, 2009 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
She is survived by her devoted daughter, Arica Saunders; son, Travis Ward; mother, Alice Moore; father, Aubrey Saunders and stepmother, Pat; one brother, 'Gus' Saunders and wife, Shirley; one sister, Dawn Sims and husband, Bill; five granddaughters; and one niece, April Gurganus and husband, Mike., Family will receive friends from 11to noon, Tuesday, Dec. 1, with services immediately following at Peninsula Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Ministries Church., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
ANNAPOLIS, MD. - Carol Marie Hughes, 54, passed away Nov. 20, 2009, at her residence in Annapolis, Md., Born July 10, 1955, in Kannapolis, N.C., she was the loving daughter of the late John H. Baity and Ethelene Savage Baity., Ms. Hughes was a long time resident of Newport News, Va., and worked as a Medical Assistant and care giver. She moved to Annapolis, Md., in June, 2006, to be closer to her family., Survivors include her brother, Rick Baity; nephew, Sean Baity; and niece, Emma Baity, all of Annapolis, Md.; her life long partner and confidant, Richard Winslow of Newport News, Va., Service at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in the James C. Lyerly Chapel, with the Rev. Tom Smith officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at Lyerly Funeral Home., Lyerly Funeral Home of Salisbury, N.C., is assisting the Hughes family. Online condolences may be made at |
LOVELL, Carolyn C., 81, of Gloucester, Va., went to be with the Lord and join her husband, Herbert Lovell, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary and Robert Grandi of Suffolk, Dexter and Michelle Lovell of Gloucester; a sister, Lucille Martin of Tennessee; and a grandson, Joshua Lovell; and the extended family of Pat Minarik, and many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, 7 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com |
Cecil Wayne "Papaw Wayne" Fleenor BRISTOL, Va. Cecil Wayne "Papaw Wayne" Fleenor, age 67, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at Beach Fellowship Christian Church, 1817 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach., Make a memorial contribution |
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Harriett Carter; five children, Linda Morgan (Gary) of Colorado, Nancy Yarrington of Newport News, Dale Williams (Paul) of Tennessee, Edward Carter (Brenda) of New Kent, and Jerry Carter of Fox Hill; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Norman G. Tippens. Interment with military honors will follow in Clark Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home., Memorials may be made to Wallace Memorial United Methodist Church, 9 Johnson Road, Hampton, VA 23669 or the Clark Cemetery Association, c/o Mary Rouseau, 6 Riding Path, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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YORKTOWN - Claudia Woodcock Phaup, 70, died on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009., She is preceded in death by her husband, Donnie; and daughter, Dawn., She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Susie Phaup; her sisters, Diana, Jo and Janet and their families; as well as four grandchildren, Miranda, Kaitlynn, Micah and Blake., A memorial service is to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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s 11 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at South Roanoke United Methodist Church, 2330 South Jefferson St., Roanoke Va., 24014. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va., 23058-5216. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester. The family is receiving friends at the home and suggests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to favorite charities. Foster- Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester., Cooke was born February 28, 1915 in Mathews, a son of the Rev. Giles Buckner Cooke and Katharine Grosh Cooke. A lifelong resident of Mathews, he was educated in local public and private schools, graduating from Lee-Jackson High School in 1932. He attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, in 1932-33. Cooke was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1942 to 1980. At the time of his retirement, he represented Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex Counties., He also represented Charles City and New Kent Counties during 1966-1972. He was majority leader of the House 1956-68 and Speaker 1968-80. Cooke was the last son of a Confederate veteran to sit in the Virginia General Assembly. During his time in elective office, Cooke served on the Virginia-Maryland Potomac River Commission on the Jamestown Anniversary Commission 1952-82, and as executive committee chairman of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Commission. He also served as a member of the National Legislative Association board of directors, 1970-80. While in office, Cooke received the National Legislative Leaders Association award (1976), the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award (1979), a Council of State Governments citation, the Liberty Bell Award, the Richmond Bar Association Award, and a Virginia Press Association award., in the General Assembly, Cooke was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from the College of William and Mary in 1980. He was the recipient of a Christopher Newport College medallion in 1986, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Christopher Newport University in 1992. In 1946 Cooke was elected to the board of Tidewater Newspapers, Incorporated, publishers of the Gloucester-Ma thews Gazette-Journal. He became president and publisher in 1954, resigning from the presidency in March 2009. Locally, Cooke was a charter member of the first Mathews Rotary Club 1938 and served as its president for two terms. He was president of the former Tidewater Baseball League, chairman of the Mathews Ration and Price Control Board 1943-45, first district chairman of the Young Democrats 1939-40, and former chair of the Mathews County Democratic Committee. He was also on the former boards of directors for the Gloucester Country Club, the Tidewater Telephone Company, and the Bank of Gloucester., in the General Assembly, he became a director of the Tidewater Automobile Association, Norfolk. He was a member of Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, serving on the parish vestry 1938-67. He also served on the boards of the J. Edwin Treakle Foundation, Gloucester; the College of William and Mary Endowment Association, Williamsburg; the Long Bridge Ordinary Foundation, Gloucester; the Mathews Historical Society, Mathews; and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation., Cooke is survived by his wife, Anne Rawn Cooke, of Mathews; daughter, Elsa Cooke Verbyla, of Mathews; and son, Giles Buckner Cooke, of Williamsburg. The family is receiving friends at the home, and has suggested that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to favorite charities. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
9 a.m. Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
James Edward (Ed) Craig, 80, of Troutville, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Anna Pauline Cregger, 61, of Wytheville, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Chatham Hill Baptist Church, Rich Valley. Arrangements by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Claude Melton Cunningham, 92, of Clifton Forge and of Daleville, died Thursday, November 26, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
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NEWPORT NEWS - David Russell Gay Jr., 68, died Nov. 27, 2009. A native of Ivor, he was a retired construction supervisor with Newport News Shipbuilding and was a member of the Army National Guard. He is survived by four children and eleven grandchildren. |
ROUGEMONT - Derek Joseph Scarborough, 20, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident., Derek was a 2006 graduate of Orange High School and had been working as an Electrician with Atkins Electric Co. since graduation. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed playing golf, fishing and loved to skateboard and work on cars. He was our beloved son, brother and friend to all, who never met a stranger. We will miss him deeply, but know he has gone to live with the Lord and will continue his journey there., He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mildred "Louise" Parker Scarborough and Warren Joseph Scarborough Sr.; maternal grandparents, Ava Lou Kincaid and Lester Eugene Kincaid; and aunt, Theresa Kimball., He is survived by his parents, Elaine Kincaid Scarborough and Warren Joseph Scarborough Jr. of Rougemont; sisters, Alexis Scarborough and her son, Jackson Folger of Mooresville, Heather Scarborough of Huntersville, and Morgan Scarborough of Rougemont; aunt and uncle, Lorraine and Gary Fenner of Sherrills Ford; aunts, Cecila Fennell and Janice Suis of Windsor; cousins Trent and Craig Fenner of Sherrills Ford and Donna Casper of Windsor, Kerry Fennell of Newport News, and Jennifer Thede of Oregon., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church in Hurdle Mills, N.C., 7215 Walnut Grove Church Road with the Rev. Stuart Milton officiating. The visitation will be held prior to the funeral from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Dorothy M. Tynes Chapman, 84, of Newport News, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at home., She was a lifelong resident of Newport News. In her early years she worked at the BX at Langley Air Force Base. She was a past member of Six Mount Zion Baptist (Temple) Church where she served in the J. M. Ownes Chorus., She is survived by daughters, Jamie L. Mills of Newport News and Brenda L. Henderson (Garry) of Hampton; two granddaughters, LaVista Williams, Kayla Williams; one grandson, Garry Henderson Jr.; one great-grandson, three nieces and five nephews., A funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home Chapel. A repast will follow at the fellowship hall at Second Baptist Church East End, 3301 Chestnut Ave., Newport News, Va. |
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Nov 30, 2009 Dorothy Weyles Davis, 80, of 1709 Hodges Farm Road, Martinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. She was born July 1, 1929, in North Braddock, Pa., to Clarence Wesley Weyels and Eleanor Johns Colbert Weyels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Lee Davis. She graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in Wilkinsburg, Pa., and attended Johnson Bible College. She retired from Fieldcrest Cannon after 39 years as a clerk and later returned to a temporary position for five additional years. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church, where she had served as clerk, historian, Sunday school teacher, choir member and director, youth director, CWF president and elder. Surviving is a sister, Mary Ann Dunham of Ohio. A graveside service will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Christian Church cemetery with Minister J. Eldon Morgan officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Johnson Bible College, 7900 Johnson Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37998-1001. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is handling arrangements. |
WALLACE, Dorothy Owen, 76, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2009. Born and raised in Chase City, Va., she was a kind-hearted woman who will be remembered for her huge Christmas spirit and missed by all who knew and loved her. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Lona I. Owen; her father, Alfred S. Owen; her stepmother, Mary P. Owen; and her brothers, James Owen, Dan Owen, Frank Owen and Marvin Owen. Dorothy leaves behind a great number of friends and family to cherish the beautiful life she led. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, she is survived by her husband of 58 years, Willie "Peewee" Wallace; her sons, Warren and Bruce Wallace; grandchildren, Melissa, Stephanie, Andrew, Brandon, Madison and Cole Wallace; great-grandson, Jerone Crawford; and two sisters, Betty Leeson and Thelma Brankley. Dorothy was retired from Duron Paints and Wall coverings where she was the Regional Credit Manager for 30 years. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave, where funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Interment will immediately follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Mechanicsville, Va. |
Douglas Broward Craig, Douglas Broward Craig, 80, resident of Charlottesville,formerly of Briarcliff Manor, New York, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, after a long courageous battle with cancer., He was born in New York City, the son of Dr. Howard Reid Craig, executive director, New York Academy of Medicine and Agnes Broward Craig; and grandson of Napolean Broward Craig, governor of Florida fromo 1905 until 1909, for whom Broward County, Florida is named., He graduated from Trinity School 1946, AB Harvard 1950, LLB 1953. While in college, he majored in American History and Literature, served on the Student Council, was Captain of a winning Chess Team and occupied the number one singles slot on the Varsity Tennis Team., Following Law School he served in the Army for almost four years, first in the Infantry and then in the Judge Advocate General's Corps, International Section in the Pentagon. After leaving the service, he clerked for Judge Warren L. Jones of the fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, living in Florida. He then returned to New York City and practiced in the law firm of Debevoise, Plimpton, Lyons and Gates, New York City., In 1964 he became Corporate Secretary of St. Joe Minerals Corporation where he held various offices, legal, financial, development and commercial, becoming President in 1977. He left in 1980 to become President and CEO, Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd, Toronto. Returning to New York City, he worked with CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution, and was member of the American Arbitration Association. He became managing partner from 1984 until 1987 of Webster and Sheffield Law Firm in New York. In 1987, he established Craig Consulting Company, combining his professional experience in law and business to advise corporations. He was "of counsel" to the New York law firm, Caccarelli Weprin PLLC., Professionally, he was President, Lead Industries Association, Chairman, International Lead- Zinc Research Association, Member, Manufacturers Hanover Advisory Board, American Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, Florida Bar, American Society of International Law, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, Mining Club of New York, Economic Club of New York., His charitable and social activities included Member and President of Trinity School Board, New York City, Trustee of Trinity Pawling School, Vestryman of Trinity Church, New York City, Vestryman of St. Mark's Church in Mount Kisco, New York, Board of Directors of Burke Rehabilitation Center, President of the Harvard Club of New York City, Board of Managers of The Century Association, Prentice Cup Committee, lifetime Member, past President and Chairman International Lawn Tennis Club Ethical Resource Center in D.C. In the New York area, he was a past member of the Pleasantville Tennis Club, the Whippoorwill Club, and the Sleepy Hollow Country Club., Here in Charlottesville, he belonged to The Boar's Head Sports Club, Birdwood Golf Course and Farmington Country Club, where he served on the Board., Among his family and friends he was known for his excellent tennis skills and interest in all sports. He was a determined competitor but always a gentleman. He enjoyed fine wines, listening to classical music and "cool jazz" as well as playing the piano himself. He was a cross word puzzle maven. He traveled extensively with his wife and often created movies from these experiences. He embraced all aspects of life with great enthusiasm and always a positive attitude. He was known for his patience, intelligence and understanding embodied in his character and many accomplishments. His wise counsel will be cherished and greatly missed by all who knew him., He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Joyce Powell Craig; four children from a previous marriage, Deborah Craig Soukup and her husband, Robert, of Simi Valley, California, Douglas Broward Craig Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, of Marana, Arizona, Elizabeth Craig Helfman and her husband, Jonathan, of Half Moon Bay, California, Robert Leslie Craig and his wife, Lisa, of Kensington, Maryland; two stepchildren, Douglas Powell Gernert and his wife, Andrea Larson, of Charlottesville, Catherine Gernert Ramsay and her husband, Alec, of Mercer Island, Washington; and 10 grandchildren, Reid and James Craig, Rhianna and Elijah Helfman, Kelsey and Peter Larson, Sara and Colin Ramsay, Kristin Soukup Ndiaye and Jason Soukup; two nephews and one niece, Richard, James and Patsy Craig., His family wants to extend appreciation for the devoted care he received from the staff of the HOPE cancer center as well as the extraordinary professional and loving care of the nurses from Martha Jefferson Hospital "7 South"., A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in Charlottesville early next year as a date as yet to be determined., Memorial contributions may be made to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Service, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or Harvard Club of New York Foundation, "Scholarship Fund", 35 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday from Flora Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Rocky DVORAK 11/30/1976 9/24/1990, Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!, With Much Love,, Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Penny, Uncle Jeff, Chuck, and Family & Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
Born in Lanexa, Va., he was a longtime resident of Tabb, Va., where he resided with his wife, Catherine., Ed served in the Navy on an LST during WWII. He worked for N.N. Shipbuilding and Tenneco for 37 years. After retiring in 1986 Ed became an avid golfer playing mainly with his buddies, George Brooks, Harvey Hubbard and Frank Thieme. Traveling and fishing were also a big part of his retirement. He was also a member of VFW Post 824, Grafton; and the Blinded Veterans Association. Later when he became disabled his many neighbors were always willing to lend a helping hand, especially Sandra and Goat Blackburn, and Pat and Fred Paige., He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kitty Hazelwood; two children, Ed Hazelwood III of Arlington, Adolia Marie Hazelwood Emerson of Morgantown, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Jessica Marie Emerson Barnabei of Pittsburgh, Paul Cosby Emerson of Oregon, Eddie B. Hazelwood IV of Eastern Maryland, John Hazelwood of Centerville, Va., and Liza Marie Hazelwood of Maryland; and one great-grandson; Eddie B. Hazelwood V., The family will receive friends at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va., on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., There will be a graveside service at Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va., on Monday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m., . Make checks payable to DAV. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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MEIGS, Ellen Lee Blackwell, of Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Md., passed away on November 21, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Vincent Meigs; devoted mother of Mary Meigs Thorne (James) and Edward Meigs (Gillian); grandmother of Jennifer and Lucy Meigs. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering will be held at Joseph Gawlers and Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., on Thursday, December 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square, 16th and H Streets NW, Washington, D.C. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Initiatives of Change, 2201 West Broad St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23220 or S.O.M.E., 71 "O" Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. |
Elsie Marie (Sprouse) Hall, 88, a life-long resident of Schuyler, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2009, while surrounded by her family., She was born May 26, 1921, in Schuyler, a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Truslow) Sprouse., Mrs. Hall was a faithful member of Schuyler Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She touched many lives in so many different ways by opening her arms and showing unconditional love to everyone she met., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde James Hall; three sisters, Clara Drumheller, Vernell Snead and Mamie Kidd; and a grandson Christopher Ashley., Survivors include six children and their spouses, Ronnie M. and his wife, Amber Hall, of Bristol, Larry B. and and his wife, Barbara Hall, of Charlottesville, Daniel J. and his wife, Soraia Hall, of Ruther Glen, Sue H. and her husband, Rodger Belew, of Scottsville, Debora H. and her husband, Gene Ashley, of Lovingston and Rebecca H. and her husband, Danny Merritt, of Montpelier; a sister Margaret Marshall of Scottsville; 21 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and a number of great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by the Reverends Thomas B. Fowler and Harold L. Bare. Burial will follow at Alberene Cemetery., In keeping with her wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation., The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff on the 8th floor Palliative Care Unit at University of Virginia Hospital., Memorial contributions may be sent to Schuyler Baptist Church, P.O. Box 87, Schuyler, VA 22969. |
He was a lifelong resident of the peninsula and was a member of Huntington Mennonite Church. Elton enjoyed the simple things in life including the warmth of the sun being with family and fishing. He also enjoyed being the first to relax in Cristy's hot tub, woodworking and the 'Redskins'., Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Cristy Elizabeth 'Princess' Stacy and her partner, Jeffrey Willams, both of Virginia Beach; his son, Bryan 'Buddy' Harrison Kornhaus of Gloucester; his father, Benjamin Kornhaus; two sisters, Wanda Kornhaus of Newport News and Carrie Kraus and her husband, Tom and their four children, Erika Kraus, Heidi Sankey and husband, Brynn, Michael Kraus and Peter Kraus all of Lindale, Texas; and his close friend and former wife, Deanna Lynn Kornhaus and her husband, Pete Kackley of Gloucester., He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria J. Kornhaus; and one son, Dean Bryan Kornhaus., A visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in the Huntington Mennonite Church with the Rev. Eric S. Musser officiating. Burial will follow in the Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery., Memorial donations may be made to the Kornhaus Family, c/o Huntington Mennonite Church, 785 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601., Please leave condolences at |
Helen English, 94, of Burnsville, died November 28, 2009. A mass will be held at 12 noon, December 2, 2009 at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
HICKMAN, Eugene W. Sr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was the widower of Lois W. Hickman; and is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Bach, Frances Kibler, Sarah Burles and Margaret Hambro; sons, Eugene Wallace Hickman Jr. and Darryl Wayne Hickman; sister, Ruth Wright; sister-in-law, Barbara Hickman; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Hickman was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a former sales rep. with Eskimo Pie. His funeral service and interment will be private. |
JOHNSON- In loving memory of Mrs. Fannye Mae Quarles Johnson, who departed this life November 27, 1991. You are now one of God's angels looking down from above. Always watching over us and showering us with love. ~Family and Friends |
will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
June Deyerle Thomas Fisher, 75, of Roanoke County, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 in John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home chapel, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Chapel with the Rev. Donald Thorne and the Rev. W. David Bain officiating. Burial will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Estelle Fitzgerald, 82, of Glasgow, died Saturday, November 28, 2009. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Regina J. FLEMING Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven, We miss you so much. We know that you are a light in Heaven like you were to us on earth., With Love, Jean, Eric,, Buddy, Peggy, Taren, Portia,, Evan and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Bruce Huffman and the Rev. Dr. Jeff Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank Bonnie Harlow for her loving care at the Haven during recent months. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Germantown Brick Church of the Brethren, 2363 Brick Church Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009 at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
RICHMOND - Floyd Allen Burruss, 68, of Richmond, Va., formerly from Johnson City, N.Y., passed away, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. |
BURRUSS, Floyd Allen, 68, of Richmond, Va., formerly from Johnson City, N.Y., passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. He was a retiree of Atwood Tool & Die Company in Chenango Forks, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Burruss; stepmother, Edith "Nana" Burruss; and brother, Harold Burruss. Survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Burruss; father, Archie W. Burruss of Johnson City, N.Y.; daughter, Sarah of Binghamton, N.Y.; four stepdaughters, Tammi Dyke, Amy (Brian) Lucy, Laura (Jeremy) Moore, all of Gloucester, Va., and Cara Rammell of Richmond, Va.; brothers, Rupert (Midge) Burruss of Glen Allen, Va., Elmer (Kathy) Burruss of Valrico, Fla.; sisters, Lois Ellis of Johnson City, N.Y., Dorothy (Tom) Bart of Glen Allen, Va.; mother and father in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Anspach; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Varina Baptist Church of Varina. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 30, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Varina Baptist Church, 8090 Varina Road, Henrico, Va. 23231, where services will follow at 4 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church, 17097 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, Va. 23043. |
Frank Lowry Thomas Jr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Frank Lowry Thomas Jr., 67, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2009, from Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, Va., on Dec. 26, 1941, to the late Frank Lowry Thomas Sr. and Margaret Lowery Thomas. He served in Vietnam with the 29th Civil Affairs Company of the U.S. Army and held the rank of SP4. He loved the outdoors, photography, woodworking, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite hobby was messing with the many friends and customers he met over the years through his job. He took great pride in being able to get a rise out of just about anybody and he truly cherished the many friendships he developed over the years. He had worked for Two-Way Radio, Inc., of Wytheville, Va., since 1976 and was the manager of the Bristol shop, a position he held for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Holding Thomas; and sister, Elinor Meadows. He is survived by his children, Charles Thomas and wife Pam, Sherri Whitlock and husband Dean and Angela Matt and husband Mathew; sister, Ola Barrett; grandchildren, Bryan Thomas, Caitlin Whitlock, Fallon Thomas, Keith Walsh, Chase Thomas, Kenzie Whitlock, Maryann Matt, and Nathaniel Matt; sister-in-law, Joe Ann Vincill; two special nephews, Sam Vincill and Tim Vincill; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 o'clock Monday evening, Nov. 30, 2009, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, 2009, in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Woodward, Ron Davis, and the members of pubic service agencies in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Military rites will be presented by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
Elliott, George (Bo) L. III Happy Birthday! We miss you. Love, Dad, Sandy, Donnie & Kim |
Ms. Glenetta A. Conway, 34, "Onyque," of 912 W. Wythe St., Petersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, unexpectantly at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Visit our Web site at, for further information. |
will be held in the Chapel of Light at Evergreen Burial Park on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Ethel Lanier Grasty, 85, of Java, Virginia, passed Friday, November 27, 2009. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
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At an early age, he received the Lord was baptized at Morris Brown Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools and graduated on from high school in 1969. After graduating, he attended Morgan State University. He proudly served his country in the in the United States Coast Guards, and was Honorably Discharged in 1972. In 1976, "Greg" as he was so affectionately called was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Barbara Chapman. Together, they were blessed with thirty years of happiness and raising their family., Greg was a hard-working man and he loved music. One of his favorite songs were "The Big Pay Back" by James Brown. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends., He was also preceded in death by a brother, Keith., He leaves to cherish his blessed memories his wife of 30 years, Barbara C. Braxton; his son, Damian L. Braxton; his daughters, Naja S. Braxton and Raven S. Braxton; his mother, Georgia B. Crosby; his stepchildren, Ronald Chapman, Joyce Davenport (Timothy), Sylvia Redcross (Horace) and Tammy Chapman; his sisters, Mowena Morris, Loretta Coleman and Priscilla Massey; his brothers, Charles Braxton (Angela) and Kevin Braxton; his 13 grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren; his aunts, Helen Wynn and Juanita Cowles; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Wallace (James), Anita Chapman, Loretia Watkins, Ardeana Harris and Delphine Bartlett; his brother-in-law, Terry Harris; his nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of caring friends., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Whiting's Chapel with Bishop Leon Cowles, Sr. officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 112 Tarleton Bivouac by noon on Tuesday. Mr. Braxton may be viewed on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. |
BARBOUR, Harold W. "Pete," 77, of Richmond, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara M. Barbour. He is survived by his son, Gray J. W. Barbour; two sisters-in-law, Page M. Shurley and Carol M. Barr; brother-in-law, Ronald L. Barr; nieces and nephews, Danny L. Barbour, Jay Shurley, Dell Shaff, Wayne Barr, and Gary Barr. Mr. Barbour was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired from the Virginia ABC Board. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Wednesday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
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Gustie Hollander Hedrick, 87, of Troutville, Va., died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in the Memory Care and Enrichment Center of Richfield Retirement Community from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born on April 8, 1922, in Clinchco, Va., Gustie graduated from Crossnore School in Crossnore, N.C., and then completed her nursing education and was awarded her R.N. from Grace Hospital in Banner Elk, N.C. Most of her nursing career was spent in Roanoke, Va., where she was a top-notch and very popular private duty nurse. Her career spanned over 40 years, and she took pride in offering superb patient care. Many of her former patients stayed in touch with her, even after her retirement., Gustie loved to write, read and garden, and enjoyed the company of her cat. She passed her deep love of books and reading to her daughter, Zelma., She is survived by her husband of 60 years, L. Ray Hedrick, of Troutville, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Zelma and Charles Harris, of Pearisburg, Va.; one sister, Mamie Conkel, of Logan, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bunyan Hollander and Lettie Coffey Hollander; sisters, Lockie Rominger and Callie Foster; and brothers, Edwin Hollander, Roadman Hollander, Ivory Hollander, Paul Coffey and Mack Coffey., will be held at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Va., on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Bansemer officiating., In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to Southern Care Hospice, 5330 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, the , Central and Western Virginia, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or to a charity of your choice., Her family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of the Memory Care and Enrichment Center at Richfield Retirement Community for their caring and tireless care of Gustie. Thanks also to the staff and volunteers of Southern Care Hospice for their hard work and support during Gustie's final illness. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
He was born Oct. 12, 1923, in Asheville, N.C., to Henry Bryan Hart and Mary Latimer Hart. He joined the U.S. Army Jan. 14, 1943, and served during WWII participating in the Normandy invasion at Omaha Beach, Normandy France. He graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and attended the St. Helena extension of The College of William and Mary. He owned Aluminum Window Works and Hart Enterprise Vending. He was a member of the Williamsburg Country Club where he spent much time enjoying golf with his devoted wife of 62 years. He was an avid duck pin bowler in his youth. He participated in community events with the Peninsula Kiwanis Club and mentored local youth as coach with the Northhampton Little League Association. He served as scout master and leader with the Boy Scouts of America. He retired from civil service at Fort Eustis Army Base. He enjoyed azalea gardening and walking outdoors. His greatest joy was time spent with his family and grandson. His friendly smile, warm laugh, and gentle manner will be missed by all that knew him., He is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Ellen; four children, Daryl Eugene Hart and wife, Marchelle, Patricia Lynn Hart-Trahan and husband, Augustus, David Latimer Hart and wife, Sharon, and Mary Jane Hart-McCrea Lyons and husband, John. He leaves behind one loving grandson, Michael Jerome McCrea Jr., He was preceded in death by one older sister and four brothers, Isabelle Hart Williams, Henry Bryan Hart Jr., Norman Eugene Hart, Clement Hurst Hart, and Robert Childs Hart., In his honor, memorial contributions may be made to the |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 with the Rev. Bobby Shively officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 3195 Sontag Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
Inus K. Hudson, 85, of Collinsville, died Sunday, November 29, 2009. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett., Make a memorial contribution |
Hyla Lee Henley BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Graveside services for Hyla Lee Henley will be held on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Ordway Cemetery with Rev. Scott Greene officiating. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.n Hyla Lee Henley, age 94, passed away on Nov. 28, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. |
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Nov 30, 2009 Inus K. Hudson, 85, of Collinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, is handling arrangements. |
GREEN - In loving memory of Irene Priscilla Johnson Green. It's been a year since you left, but memories still live in my heart. I love you and I miss you more each day. Your sister, Delores |
BRANDENBURG, Isaac Marshall, age 6, of Chester, Va., went to be with our Lord after a courageous battle. Isaac was born in Chesterfield, Va. and was the son of Paul C. and Sheila H. Brandenburg. He was a loving and happy child, and could steal your heart in a minute with his unique personality. Isaac is also survived by his brothers, Hudson, Dylan, and Zachary; grandfather, Dorsey Howard and wife, Deborah, of Chester; grandmother, Diane R. Howard of Monroe, Va.; aunts, Lynn Eggleton of Chesterfield, Va. and Michelle Hough of Prince George, Va.; and several cousins. The family will receive friends at the Chester chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7 to 8 p.m. Graveside funeral services will follow on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Rt. 10 East of Hopewell, Prince George, Va. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Chippenham Medical Center PICU. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions made to Noah's Children (a hospice ministry for disabled children and their parents) at 5855 Bremo Rd. Suite 409, Richmond, Va. 23226. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Bernie L. Jacobs Sr. NORFOLK - The Rev. Bernie Lee Jacobs Sr., 94, of the 2700 block of Marlboro Ave., died in his home Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. He was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Douglas, Ga., to the late Frances Jacobs and John Wesley Jacobs. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Walker Jacobs. He retired from Louis Legum /Meyers & Tabakin Furniture Co. He served as pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church and Holy Trinity Baptist Church, both of Suffolk. Left to celebrate his memory are two daughters, Dorothy J. Moore of Philadelphia and Loretta J. Scott (Harry) of Virginia Beach; two sons, Bernie L. Jacobs Jr. (Jan) of Seattle, Wash., and W. Wesley Jacobs of Norfolk; six grandchildren; eight great -grandchildren; four great- great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Jerusalem Baptist Church, the Rev. Wendell Johnson officiating. The body will be available for viewing in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Graves Funeral Service is assisting with arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
CLARKE Jade C. Clarke Jan. 13, 1977 - Nov. 30, 1993 I can't believe it's been 16 years since I haven't seen your smiling face when you decided there must be a better place. Still missing you endlessly. Mom & Dad, Cynthia & Horace, Sister, Monique & Family |
James "Pete" Ball BRISTOL, Tenn. James "Pete" Ball went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at his residence. He was a beloved father, grandfather and brother. He was a member of House of Prayer Worship Center in Bristol. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Tri-Cities Golf Course where he had many special friends. He served his country in the Vietnam War. Mr. Ball was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Sadie Daughtery Ball. Also preceding are two brothers, Alvin Ball and Roy Ball; and two sisters, Jean Ball and Jane Ball. Surviving is his son, Mark Smith and wife Becky, of Watauga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Marissa Hensley, Noah Smith and Jonah Smith; three brothers, Harold Ball of Richmond, Ind., Melvin Ball and wife Dottie, of Bristol Tennessee; and Junior Ball and wife Joyce, of Blountville, Tenn.; sisters, Ruby Carmack, of Kingsport, Tenn., Evelyn Shipley, Eleanor Lipscomb and husband, Charlie, Shirley Tranum and Mae Minton, all of Bristol Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. The family of James "Pete" Ball will recieve friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Tri-Cities Funeral Home, with funeral services being conducted at 8 p.m. In the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Phillips officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, with services being conducted by American Legion Hammond Post 3, Gate City Post 265, and the Tennessee Army National Guard. To post online condolences, please visit our Web site at, or for greater than more information, please call 423-323-5167. Tri-Cities Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ball Family. |
James Cary Pace, 63, of Palmyra, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease., He was born on February 12, 1946, to Frank K. Pace and Clarice King Pace. He was retired from Jake Alexander Woodyards Inc., He is survived by his son, James Ryan Pace; two daughters, Tristana Pace Treadway and Christy Pace Wood; sons-in-law, Danny Treadway and Nathan Wood; grandchildren, DJ Treadway, Josh Treadway, Logen Treadway, Jaelyn Wood and Madelyn Treadway. He is also survived by his brothers, Frank K. Pace Jr. and Donald Pace; sisters, Joann Bell and Donna Wills; his loving caregivers, Sandy and Steve Hammons; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Tarlton., The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Salem United Methodist Church with the Reverend David LeFon officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with full military honors., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Place, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911., Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store is in charge of arrangements. |
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Nov 30, 2009 James R. "Sonny" Blankenship, 69, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Henry County on Sept. 2, 1940, to Joseph Russell Blankenship and Sallie Columbia Cobbler Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Blankenship. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Turner of Bassett; a son, Sonny James Turner of Bassett; a sister, Sarah Kirby of Buffalo Junction; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 8 p.m. today in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with Pastor Gary Martin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. |
Jan Duistermars will be remembered for her room-filling laugh, her deep faith and more than anything else, her lifelong love and dedication to her family. Surrounded by loved ones on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2009, she passed from this life with the same grace and dignity with which she had always faced it. She now rests in her Savior's embrace., Born in April 24, 1940, Jan grew up in South Dakota mining country before moving to Phoenix in 1960 with her husband and two young children., More than three decades of Arizona sunshine were not enough to overcome her love of South Dakota. Jan moved back there in the mid 1990's before harsh winters convinced her to move to her oldest daughter's new hometown of Charlottesville., Jan's membership at First Baptist Church allowed her to renew her love of singing in the church choir. Members of the congregation may remember her contribution to the choirs silhouette, where her tenor voice placed her among the men with her 4 foot, 11 inch frame, a sapling among redwoods., On her final day, Jan was visited by First Baptist's longtime pastor, Joel Jenkins, who told fond stories of how Jan had always been a personal encouragement to him. No one was surprised., Though her life's focus was always on the home front, her work outside the home reflected Jan's patience and compassion. Most recently, Jan worked as an educational aide in the Albemarle School system, where she helped children with special needs fit into the mainstream., Jan is survived by her children Christine Londen and her husband, Ron, James Duistermars, Dayna Hudgin and her husband, Brent; grandchildren Carissa Baldwin and her husband, Jason, Kate Londen, Bethany Londen and her fiancee, Colt Allgood, Taylor, Luke and Cole Hudgin; as well as great-grandchildren, Paige and Jack Baldwin. Each will dearly miss being called, "Sweet Baby"., A memorial service for Janet Duistermars will be held at First Baptist Church on Park Street 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009. |
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PEYTON - Jean Ford "Bubba" Jan. 14 1944 - Nov. 28, 2006 Bubba - We can't believe it's been 3 years already. Everyday there's something that we hear, see or reminence about that reminds us of you. Your memory lives on. Forever loyal your Son & Daughter In- Law, Darryl & Regina |
JENNIFER LYNN SHELTON Happy Birthday! You were a gift from God. You came and touched so many lives. We were so blessed to have you for 20 years. We miss you so. Love, Arlene (Mom) Wayne & Family |
He attended Matthew Whaley School and graduated James Blair High School in 1962. He went on to attend The College of William & Mary, then transferred to Frederick College, where he graduated with a BA in History., Jesse taught school for several years before joining the Virginia Department of Transportation in Williamsburg, Va. He retired early to care for his aging parents and grandmother, Malisa Volenberg., Jesse was a kind hearted man who enjoyed helping others and was an avid photographer, enjoyed gardening, television and reading, especially to keep up with home improvements and maintenance., Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Jesse F. Clauson Sr., He is survived by his mother, Helen Virginia Clauson; sisters, Maralyn Carr, and Patsy DuBay of Toano, Va.; brother, William E. Slauson of Brookline, N.H.; along with many loving cousins and nephews., A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. |
HEAGLE, JIMMY 01/15/60 - 11/22/05 Not a day goes by that I do not think about you and the wonderful life we shared together. Miss you very much. Sandra |
John was a member of New Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he was a Song Leader. He loved Gospel music and sang with a quartet for several years. He enjoyed fishing and vacationing at Fairy Stone each summer for more than 50 years. He enjoyed sharing jokes and laughter with others., He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tempie Tyndall; and his sister, Dorothy Cooper., John leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 61 years, Catherine; his daughter, Brenda Roane and her husband, Richard of Newport News; two grandchildren, Amber Davies and Nathan Loving; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Riley and Caylee; and several nieces and nephews., A Celebration of John's life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Abundant Life Tabernacle,101 Blackburn 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. |
John A. Carlson 'JC', 66, of Williamsburg, Va., passed away on Nov. 26, 2009, after a lengthy battle with cancer., John leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Clair A. Palumbo, of Lynnfield, Mass., and Rita J. Stier, of Middleton, Mass.; and his brother, Fred C. Carlson, of Manchester, Conn.; as well as several nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends on Monday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, Mass. Inurnment will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody, Mass., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004. |
COOKE, John Warren, 94, of Mathews, died at his home Saturday, November 28, 2009. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester. Cooke was born February 28, 1915 in Mathews, a son of the Rev. Giles Buckner Cooke and Katharine Grosh Cooke. A lifelong resident of Mathews, he was educated in local public and private schools, graduating from Lee-Jackson High School in 1932. He attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, in 1932 to 1933. Cooke was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1942 to 1980. At the time of his retirement, he represented Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex Counties. He also represented Charles City and New Kent Counties during 1966 to 1972. He was majority leader of the House 1956 to 1968 and Speaker 1968 to 1980. Cooke was the last son of a Confederate veteran to sit in the Virginia General Assembly. During his time in elective office, Cooke served on the Virginia-Maryland Potomac River Commission on the Jamestown Anniversary Commission 1952 to 1982, and as executive committee chairman of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Commission. He also served as a member of the National Legislative Association board of directors, 1970 to 1980. While in office, Cooke received the National Legislative Leaders Association Award (1976), the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award (1979), a Council of State Governments citation, the Liberty Bell Award, the Richmond Bar Association Award and a Virginia Press Association Award. At the conclusion of his service in the General Assembly, Cooke was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from the College of William and Mary in 1980. He was the recipient of a Christopher Newport College medallion in 1986, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Christopher Newport University in 1992. In 1946 Cooke was elected to the board of Tidewater Newspapers, Incorporated, publishers of the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal. He became president and publisher in 1954, resigning from the presidency in March 2009. Locally, Cooke was a charter member of the first Mathews Rotary Club 1938 and served as its president for two terms. He was president of the former Tidewater Baseball League, chairman of the Mathews Ration and Price Control Board 1943 to 1945, first district chairman of the Young Democrats 1939 to 1940, and former chair of the Mathews County Democratic Committee. He was also on the former board of directors for the Gloucester Country Club, the Tidewater Telephone Company, and the Bank of Gloucester. Following his service in the General Assembly, he became a director of the Tidewater Automobile Association, Norfolk. He was a member of Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, serving on the parish vestry 1938 to 1967. He also served on the boards of the J. Edwin Treakle Foundation, Gloucester; the College of William and Mary Endowment Association, Williamsburg; the Long Bridge Ordinary Foundation, Gloucester; the Mathews Historical Society, Mathews; and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Cooke is survived by his wife, Anne Rawn Cooke of Mathews; daughter, Elsa Cooke Verbyla of Mathews; and son, Giles Buckner Cooke of Williamsburg. The family is receiving friends at the home and has suggested that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to favorite charities. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
He was a native of Motorun, Mathews County. He had been a resident of Hampton most of his life., Jack served in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed at Hoopers Island Lighthouse. He was also a port security officer in Baltimore, Md. Jack was a graduate of the Apprentice School at NASA. In, 1985, he was awarded a U.S. Patent, as a co-inventor of a Tensile Testing Apparatus. He retired from NASA in 1989 with 37 years of service as a machinist. After his retirement, he returned to NASA as a supervisor for Lockheed to complete the Lite Project., Jack was a faithful member of Bethany United Methodist Church, where he was active in United Methodist Men and served on numerous committees. He taught Sunday school youth groups at Bethany and his former church, Phoebus Methodist Church. For many years he attended the Methodist General Conference as a lay member from Bethany., Friends and family were important to Jack. His grandchildren were very special to him and all three, as well as his nieces and nephews remember the numerous tractor rides with Pops., He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline Ellingsworth; and his infant twin sons., Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Joyce S. Ellingsworth; one son, Spencer Ellingsworth (Tanya); twin granddaughters, Laurel and Elsie; grandson, Hugh, all of Yorktown; one sister, Paulette Hudgins (Bob) of Newport News; sister-in-law, Shirley Robinson (Doyle) of Richmond; brother-in-law, Charles Spencer (Barbara) of Crewe, Va.; and a number of nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Bethany United Methodist Church. In celebration of his life, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Bethany, with the Rev. Arthur Rajanayakam officiating., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1509 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666. |
MATHEWS - John Warren Cooke, 94, of Mathews, died at his home Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009., A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester., Cooke was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Mathews, a son of the Rev. Giles Buckner Cooke and Katharine Grosh Cooke. A lifelong resident of Mathews, he was educated in local public and private schools, graduating from Lee-Jackson High School in 1932. He attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, in 1932-33., Cooke was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1942 to 1980. At the time of his retirement, he represented Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex Counties. He also represented Charles City and New Kent Counties during 1966-1972. He was majority leader of the House 1956-68 and Speaker 1968-80., Cooke was the last son of a Confederate veteran to sit in the Virginia General Assembly., During his time in elective office, Cooke served on the Virginia-Maryland Potomac River Commission on the Jamestown Anniversary Commission 1952-82, and as executive committee chairman of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Commission. He also served as a member of the National Legislative Association board of directors, 1970-80., While in office, Cooke received the National Legislative Leaders Association award (1976), the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award (1979), a Council of State Governments citation, the Liberty Bell Award, the Richmond Bar Association Award, and a Virginia Press Association award., At the conclusion of his service in the General Assembly, Cooke was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from the College of William and Mary in 1980. He was the recipient of a Christopher Newport College medallion in 1986, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Christopher Newport University in 1992., In 1946 Cooke was elected to the board of Tidewater Newspapers, Incorporated, publishers of the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal. He became president and publisher in 1954, resigning from the presidency in March 2009., Locally, Cooke was a charter member of the first Mathews Rotary Club 1938 and served as its president for two terms. He was president of the former Tidewater Baseball League, chairman of the Mathews Ration and Price Control Board 1943-45, first district chairman of the Young Democrats 1939-40, and former chair of the Mathews County Democratic Committee. He was also on the former boards of directors for the Gloucester Country Club, the Tidewater Telephone Company, and the Bank of Gloucester. Following his service in the General Assembly, he became a director of the Tidewater Automobile Association, Norfolk. He was a member of Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, serving on the parish vestry 1938-67. He also served on the boards of the J. Edwin Treakle Foundation, Gloucester; the College of William and Mary Endowment Association, Williamsburg; the Long Bridge Ordinary Foundation, Gloucester; the Mathews Historical Society, Mathews; and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation., Cooke is survived by his wife, Anne Rawn Cooke of Mathews; daughter, Elsa Cooke Verbyla of Mathews; and son, Giles Buckner Cooke of Williamsburg., The family is receiving friends at the home, and has suggested that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to favorite charities., Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
John Warren Cooke, 94, of Mathews, died at his home on Saturday, November 28, 2009., A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Ware Episcopal Church in Gloucester., Cooke was born on February 28, 1915, in Mathews, a son of the Reverend Giles Buckner Cooke and Katharine Grosh Cooke. A lifelong resident of Mathews, he was educated in local, public and private schools, graduating from Lee-Jackson High School in 1932. He attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, from 1932 until 1933., Cooke was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1942 until 1980. At the time of his retirement, he represented Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex Counties. He also represented Charles City and New Kent Counties from 1966 until 1972. He was a majority leader of the House from 1956 until 1968 and Speaker from 1968 until 1980., Cooke was the last son of a Confederate veteran to sit in the Virginia General Assembly., During his time in elective office, Cooke served on the Virginia-Maryland Potomac River Commission on the Jamestown Anniversary Commission from 1952 until 1982, and as executive committee chairman of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Commission. He also served as a member of the National Legislative Association board of directors from 1970 until 1980., While in office, Cooke received the National Legislative Leaders Association award in 1976, the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 1979, a Council of State Governments citation, the Liberty Bell Award, the Richmond Bar Association Award, and a Virginia Press Association award., At the conclusion of his service in the General Assembly, Cooke was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from the College of William and Mary in 1980. He was the recipient of a Christopher Newport College medallion in 1986, and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Christopher Newport University in 1992., In 1946 Cooke was elected to the board of Tidewater Newspapers Incorporated, publishers of the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal. He became president and publisher in 1954, resigning from the presidency in March 2009., Locally, Cooke was a charter member of the first Mathews Rotary Club in 1938 and served as its president for two terms. He was president of the former Tidewater Baseball League, chairman of the Mathews Ration and Price Control Board from 1943 until 1945, first district chairman of the Young Democrats from 1939 until 1940, and former chair of the Mathews County Democratic Committee. He was also on the former boards of directors for the Gloucester Country Club, the Tidewater Telephone Company, and the Bank of Gloucester. Following his service in the General Assembly, he became a director of the Tidewater Automobile Association, Norfolk. He was a member of Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, serving on the parish vestry from 1938 until 1967. He also served on the boards of the J. Edwin Treakle Foundation, Gloucester; the College of William and Mary Endowment Association, Williamsburg; the Long Bridge Ordinary Foundation, Gloucester; the Mathews Historical Society, Mathews; and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation., Cooke is survived by his wife, Anne Rawn Cooke of Mathews; a daughter, Elsa Cooke Verbyla of Mathews; and son, Giles Buckner Cooke of Williamsburg., The family is receiving friends at the home, and has suggested that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to favorite charities., Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews, Virginia, in charge of arrangements. |
She was born in Hampton and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. Johnna was a loving daughter, sister, mother and a passionate and kindhearted math teacher at New Kent High School. She was a strong willed friend who will be missed by all who knew her., She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine N. Pardue., Johnna is survived by her two daughters, Heather Anderson and Heidi McDowell; her father, Richard A. Pardue and Miss Terry Kelly; nine sisters, Terri and John Kanyuck, Donna Connell, Tracy Naeger, Amy and Gary Holley, Sunny and Paul Ashburn, Toni and Barry Childress, Crystal and Derek Fenn, Jamie and Chad Green, Nickie and Hugh Clark; and her lifelong best friend, David Dudley; four grandchildren, 24 nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. |
BARFIELD, Johnnie Lavell III, 59, of Richmond, departed this life on November 25, 2009. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Brenda Barfield; two daughters, Sierra and Erica Barfield; loving mother, Mary B. Whitefield; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. There will be no public viewing or family hour on Monday, November 30, 2009. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 11521 Coalboro Rd. Dr. Norwood Carlson officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. |
She was born in Phoenix, Ariz., the daughter of the late William Herman Holland and Ruth Evans Stout Holland. She was predeceased by her husband, Joel Edwin Edwards., Katherine served as Deputy Clerk, Clerk of Circuit Court and retired as Clerk of Courts for Isle of Wight County. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints., Katherine is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Charlotte Melissa Sawyer of Atlanta, Ga., Joyce Elaine Larkins and Ed Larkins of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons and daughter-in-law, David Russell Sawyer and Martha Sawyer of Smithfield, Richard Conrad Sawyer of Windsor, Va.; Paul Edwin Edwards and Gail of Gallatin, Tenn.; stepdaughter, Linda Terry and husband, George of Colonial Heights, Va.; stepson, Joel Allan Edwards and wife, Linda of Richmond, Va.; 26 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4759 Bennetts Pasture Rd., Suffolk, VA 23435., In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 636 Windsor, VA 23487. Condolences may be registered online at |
Katherine "Kitty" Harding Harris, 84, widow of Walter Harris, formerly of Saint George Avenue inCrozet, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center., She was born on July 17, 1925, in Batesville, the daughter of the late Clarence Benjamin and Myrtle Layman Harding., She was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma H. Toms; and a brother, John R. Harding., She is survived by her nieces, Rebecca T. Andrews and her husband, Stuart, of Lexington, North Carolina, and Patricia T. Smith of Charlottesville; and a nephew, Michael Toms and his wife, Linda, of Waynesboro., Kitty graduated from Greenwood High School and retired from Acme Visible Records in Crozet., She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW., Family suggest, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Anderson Funeral Home., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Rockgate Cemetery, Crozet, with the Reverend Colleen Swingle-Titus officiating., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Robert Martin Keelean, 55, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, November 28, 2009. Services will be private. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Thornberry; two sons, Mark Thornberry and his wife, Susan of San Jose, Calif., Darren Thornberry and his wife, Len of Newport News; two daughters, Peggy Thornberry of Yorktown, Brenda Calafiore and her husband, Joey of York County. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Amanda, Erin, Jeannie, J.K. Nicholas, Tiffany and Chrissy; and a great-granddaughter, Kylie., A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment will be private with Full Military Honors in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton., Memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Building Fund, 315 Harris Grove Rd., Yorktown, VA 23692, or the charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Kenneth L. Wrisley, 77, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in his home, surrounded by family., Survivors include his wife of almost 53 years, Margaret Ann Wrisley; children, Ken and wife, Susan, Keith and wife, Beth, Diane Wrisley, Jeanne Coates and husband, Todd, Carol Williams and husband, Bryan; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. |
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s will be conducted Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
He was the son of the late Walter B. (Scottie) Johnson Sr. and Margaret (Peggy) Johnson Kyle and the stepson of the late William R. Kyle Sr., He is survived by a stepbrother, the Rev. William R. Kyle Jr. and his wife, Shirley of Williamsburg; two stepsisters, Shirley K. Conway and her husband, Edward of Hampton and Ella Mae Wimer and her husband, John of Suffolk; as well as nieces and nephews and a very special friend, Church Enlinsky, with whom he enjoyed a special bond., Leigh was a resident of Sawyer House at Eggleston Services where he leaves many who loved him as a brother. Much appreciation goes to the staff for all they did for Leigh in his daily care and final days., A member of First United Methodist Church, Leigh attended the Happy Class Sunday School. His love of his church was very evident as he shared with others about his faith and love of God., Leigh knew no strangers and touched many with his joy. There will be a void by his absence. He had a great spirit when looking forward to his job at the Eggleston workshop, bowling, Explorer Scouts in which he was founding member 42 years ago and present president, Happy Class, attending worship, biking, Special Olympics, Camp Rainbow, birthdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Anyone who spent time with Leigh with the eyes to see and ears to hear, as well as an open heart couldn't help but be humbled by his great joy and love despite his handicap., "There are in the end three things that last; faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is love" (I Corinthians 13:1 3). Leigh loved and loved well. He did more for us in that he allowed us to love better by helping him., Burial will be private. A memorial service will be held at the church he cared for so much, First United Methodist Church, Hampton at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, with the Rev. William R. Kyle and the Rev. Gary Alvis presiding., Following the service, friends are invited to visit with the family in the church Fellowship Hall., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Queen Street, Hampton 23669 or Explorer Post 140, 1 Singleton Drive, Hampton, 23666 in Leigh's memory., R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton, 757 723 3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
ADAMS, Leonard, of 2818 Montierro Ave., entered eternal life November 29, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the: |
BRYAN, Lillie S., 86, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bryan. She is survived by her two daughters, Edith M. Jones and Bette M. Nelson; stepdaughter, Joanne Jeffries of Raleigh, N.C.; three grandchildren, David, Chris, and Jill; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, and Cheyenne. Lillie was a retired employee of Philip Morris USA. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. |
Lisa Maria Fischer, Lisa Maria Fischer, 37, of Charlottesville, homemaker and former Department of Education Employee, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009, surrounded by family and loved ones., Lisa fought a courageous lifelong battle with Sickle Cell Disease., She was born February 21, 1972, in Washington, D.C., to parents Esmeralda R. Blacetti and Francisco Blacetti. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, in 1990 and continued on to graduate from American University in Washington D.C. in 1996., She married Andrew Fischer on September 15, 2001. They had planned to honeymoon in Italy, but their plans were cancelled due to the events of 9/11. The couple first lived in Centreville, moving to Charlottesville in 2006. Lisa made the most of her life, taking every opportunity to live joyously, traveling when she could and eventually they made it to Italy. She volunteered for Bethany Christian Services and had just completed her Daisy Scout Leadership Training., In addition to her parents, Lisa is survived by her husband, Andrew Fischer; daughter, Ava Fischer; and her brothers, Giovanni and Francisco Blacetti Jr. Also Andrew's parents, Ronald and Nancy Fischer; his brother, Erich and his wife, "Wee", and their son, Evan., The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital for their compassionate care., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 North First Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902., A Mass of the Resurrection will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 401 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903., Following the service, there will be a brief reception, and then burial at Monticello Memorial Gardens., Flowers can be sent to Hill and Wood Funeral Home and/or memorial donations can be made to the Charlottesville Catholic School, 1205 Pen Park Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
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Geraldine Naomi Lucas, 61, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-639-2422, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rader Funeral Home with the Rev. John Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Belmont Baptist Church or to the Vinton Life Saving Crew. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
SNOWA, Lucille Leber died November 23, 2009. She was the widow of Otis Edward Snowa Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Rose (Clinton); sons, Edward (Susan) and Michael; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Hyatt; two brothers, Kenneth M. Leber and James W. Leber. Her memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 1, at Cedarfield at 4 p.m. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cedarfield Angel Fund or Bon Secours Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Woody Funeral Home. |
RANSON, Mary E. Once again, your birthday has arrived and we cannot celebrate together because you have left our present sight and passed into a better world of majesty and light. But just knowing you are free from sorrow and pain, seems to be a fair exchange. Sending up much love from our hearts to yours. Love, Velma, Claude, Randall, Jewell and Sherron |
TYLER, Mae V. Lucas, 82, of Charles City, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. She was the widow of Lewis Beverly Tyler. She is survived by her stepson, Beverly J. R. Tyler; two grandchildren, Deneal T. Harris (Byron) and Brandon Todd Tyler; great-grandchildren, son-in-law; four sisters-in-law, Lula T. Fleming, Patricia T. Humphrey, Catherine S. Tyler, one devoted, Martha G. T. White; like children, Gilbert Smith (Raye) and family, Alice V. Johnson, Margaret Lane, and Susie B. Porter; nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted, Janet R. and Muriel O. Miles, Connie A. Wilson (Andre) and Jessie M. Parker; other relatives and close friends. Mae was a longtime member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church, Varina District. Remains rest a J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, at New Vine Baptist Church, Charles City. Interment church cemetery. |
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CHUMNEY, Marie Elena, 74, of Keysville, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Surviving are her husband, Craig Chumney; one son, Jim Greely; two grandchildren; and one brother, Tony Coscia. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville on Monday, November 30, 2009 from 7 to 8 p.m. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home, in Keysville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
MATHEWS - Martha Cray Winder, 90, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
O'BRYANT, Martin Raymond "Ganda," 92, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bell O'Bryant in 1991, and a grandson, Michael James Conway. He is survived by two daughters, Julie Gonner and her husband, Hank, and Lynn O'Bryant; four grandchildren, Charlotte Gilman and her husband, Logan, Andrew Gonner, Sarah Conway, and Laura Conway; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Gilman, Zachary Gilman, and "C.J." Woods. The family is grateful to his caregivers, church friends, and neighbors. Mr. O'Bryant retired from Life and Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee. He was a longtime member of Dragon Run Hunt Club. In addition to loving family gatherings, as an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 30, at Ginter Park Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ginter Park Baptist Church, 1200 Wilmington Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. John Cochran will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Marvin Earl Miller BELFAST, Va. Marvin Earl Miller, 93, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, following injury received in an ATV accident on his farm. Born on Oct. 11, 1916, in Russell County, he was the son of the late Shade and Maudie Powers Miller. He resided in Russell County where he farmed his entire life. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Howard Miller; brothers, George Miller, Silas Miller, Beecher Miller and Guy Miller; sisters, Rosa Lee Berry, Magnora Hubbard, Florence Hess and Pearl Hubbard. Mr. Miller was a member of Hansonville Baptist Church. He loved talking about the Lord, telling stories, farming and hunting with his dogs. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include three brothers, Easley Miller and Toy Cecil Miller, both of Honaker, Va., and Hassell Miller of Newport, Va.; a special niece, Shirley Fuller and husband Larry of Rosedale, Va.; special friends, Carl Stevens and wife Clara; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Cecil Miller, Earl Miller, Gerald Miller, Larry Fuller, Harold Miller, Jeff Miller, C.B. Yates and Glenn Harris. Honorary pallbearer will be Carl Stevens. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Jack Lyons and Rev. Edward Tiller officiating. Interment will follow at Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Owens Funeral Service, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. |
BAGBY - Mary Ann In memory of our darling wife and mother on her 61st birth-day. We love and miss you. Tony, Latrice, Andre, Daija & AJ |
A homemaker, Mary had also retired as a mathematician from NASA. She was the past President of the Peninsula Chapter of the National Needlework Guild of America and an active participant in various other volunteer organizations on the Peninsula. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and a former member of the Warwick Yacht Club., Mrs. Wentland was predeceased by her two brothers and a sister., She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, George A. Wentland; a son, Patrick D. Wentland and wife, Charlene, of Tabb; a daughter, Lola W. Hackett and husband, Christopher, of Salem, Ore.; a brother, Lawrence Dennin of Indianapolis, Ind.; one grandson, Jordan D. Wentland; and numerous extended family., A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church by the Rev. Ken Wood. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will in Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's memory to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 100 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601. |
SIRE - Mary M. Love's greatest gift Remembrance. Reginald A. Charity Sr., Reginald A. Charity Jr. & Family |
Mattie Payne Shorey SEVEN MILE FORD, Va. Mattie Payne Shorey, age 94, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition of the Bristol Herald Courier. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Middle Fork Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
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CORNELL-BOWEN Michelle (Shelly) Cornell-Bowen On November 25, 2009 it will have been 4 years since Shelly passed. Not a day goes by that we are not reminded of her beauty, intellect and unconquerable spirit. She lived life as few of us could ever aspire. Though hard to put into words, Mark Twain's quotation comes closest, " Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." There are few moments in life that allow you to feel heaven on earth, but when my mind wonders to thoughts of Shelly it has to feel something like that Love Your Family |
SMITH, Mildred Virginia "Milli," of Mechanicsville, passed away on November 28, 2009 at 77 years old. Milli was born in Fairfax, Virginia on March 27, 1932 to Staley and Verdie Blevins. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Eugene Smith of 54 years, and two devoted daughters, Pam Flippin and her husband, Don, and Donna Bollander and her husband, Bill. She is also survived by her four precious grandchildren, Matthew and Sarah Flippin, Jennifer Henry and Ashley Peterson, and one great-granddaughter, Danielle Henry, all from Mechanicsville; a sister, Josie Houston and her husband, Neb, and a brother, Larry Blevins and his wife, Debbie, all of Manassas, Virginia. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, one who was especially precious to her, Tammie Jo Farrell of Alexandria. Milli always had a special place in her heart for Chris and Susan Shaw and was godmother to Sarah Shaw. She held a variety of positions for the government throughout her career and the most memorable role was babysitting the neighborhood children. Milli was a passionate gardener and loved to feed and watch the birds. She was a loving and caring person and a "Best Friend"; she never met a stranger. She will be missed and in our hearts forever. The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by Ronnie Ferraiolo and Diane Powell during Milli's illness. The family will receive friends Monday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society . |
. Burial will be in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 2. Memorial donations may be made to Virginia Beach UMC. Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Robert Lee MOORE 9-12-1934 11-30-2007, You have been gone two years,, but you will always be in our hearts., We love and miss you,, Ruth Mauk and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
DUNHAM, Myrtle Kurtz, 87, of White Oak, died at home on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Mrs. Dunham was born to William S. and Gertie Hair Bryan. She is survived by her husband, Magnum Dunham of the home; son, Robert Kurtz and wife, Debbie; and daughter, Deborah K. Brown and husband, Mark, all of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Danny G. Bryan of White Oak; a sister, Mary B. Smith of Andrews, S.C.; a grandchild, Elizabeth Louise Melancon; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 30, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, N.C. Services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at White Oak Baptist Church in White Oak, N.C at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Danny Lewis and Dr. Tim Reaves. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services entrusted to Bladen Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, N.C. Online condolences may be made at bladenfuneralhome.com. |
In memory of Myrtle Gray Ortega Friends may come, friends may go. Some are hard to satisfy, but I saw love and friendship forever, when I looked into your eyes. When I come to Heaven my life on Earth is no more. I pray you will be waiting on God's golden shore. ~Love you always, Bubba |
s will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Galax, with burial to follow in the Felts Cemetery, The Rev. Kevin Fiorini, Rev. James Cowley and Rev. Don Fox will be the officiating ministers, Visitation will be held Monday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the church. Military rites will be performed by the Grayson VFW Post #7726. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the Twin County Regional Hospital Foundation, 200 Hospital Drive, Galax, VA 24333 or the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (J.A.M.}, City of Galax, CIO Sandra Wilson, 109 King Arthur Court, Galax, VA. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax., Make a memorial contribution |
Nancy Price, 54, passed away at their Newport News home on Nov. 26, after suffering from cancer., She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Raymond Price; son, Chris Price and his wife and son, Karyn and Dylan; daughter, Nikki Connelly and her husband, Steve; stepdaughter, Michelle Hand and her daughters, Lauren and Leah; mother, Kikue (Peggy) Ponton; brothers, John and Mike Ponton; many loving nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law; and dogs, Toby and Daisy., She was preceded in death by her father, William Ponton; and dogs, Patches and Muffin., Nancy was born and lived most of her life in Newport News. She graduated from Ferguson High School (1973) and Jan-Mar Beauty Academy (former instructor), was a Republican and entrepreneur (formerly owned AAA Luxury Limousines), and loved the opera. Nancy could make anyone laugh, blush, or typically do both, and it didn't matter if she knew you 30 seconds or 30 years as she knew no strangers., Family and friends will gather at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home at noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, followed by a celebration of Nancy's life at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kermit Meadows presiding., In lieu of flowers, Ray requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Heartland Hospice Services, 11835 Fishing Point Dr, Ste 101, Newport News, VA 23606, so that others can receive the same loving care provided to Nancy., 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. |
s will be held 12 noon Monday in Beth Israel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Beth Israel Synagogue, 920 Franklin Rd., Roanoke Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Roanoke Chapel of Lotz Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Maude Metcalf Patterson, 94, of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
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Pauline Edna Poston GLADE SPRING, Va. Pauline Edna Poston, age 81, passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1928, to the late Wyndom and Edna Johnson in Washington County, VA. Pauline enjoyed solving puzzles and watching television. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Poston Sr.; one daughter, Jeanie Helton; one brother, Arlan Paul Johnson; and three sisters, Alice Faye Johnson, Bertie Mae Scott, and Sadie Ruth Eldridge. She is survived by three sons, Charles Poston Jr. and his wife Darlene of Saltville, Rodney Poston and his wife Angela of Glade Spring and Bobby Poston and his wife Debbie of Chilhowie; four daughters, Glenda Sexton and her husband Scott of Glade Spring, Sherry Kindlesparker and her husband Bob of Goldsboro, N.C., Pam St. John and her husband Jerry of Glade Spring and Darlene Turman and her husband Bill of Chilhowie; one sister, Lillian Hayden of Chilhowie; 19 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mount Rose Cemetery with Pastor Darlene Litton officiating. Pallbearers will be Todd St. John, Jamie Sexton, Jason Sexton, Zach Kindlesparker, Richard Poston, Jarrod Poston, Adam Poston, and Travis Helton. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, from 6 until 9 p.m. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Pauline Edna Poston. |
Mrs. Sundby was born in Clarksville, Tenn. When working at Fort Campbell, Ky., she met and married Sam Sundby. An Army wife for more than 30 years, Mrs. Sundby raised three daughters while moving about the U.S. and Germany. Upon their retirement, Mrs. Sundby lived in Isfahan, Iran, and Nairobi, Kenya. She always returned to her beloved home on the Warwick River., Mrs. Sundby is survived by her three daughters, Karen S. Wyffels and Jeff Wyffels, of Birmingham, Ala., Kathleen R. Sundby of Virginia Beach, Va., Cindy S. Harris and Kevan Harris of Blacksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Whitney Burford, Justin Burford, Regan Burford, Luke Harris, and Kyle Harris. Other relatives, Martha M. Hoskinson, niece, Ruth M. Harrison, niece, and Daniel Martell, nephew all of Kentucky. Other relatives include extended family in South Dakota and Texas., The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Reformation Lutheran Church. Internment will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Arlington National Cemetery. |
will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, at the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. The Reverend Barkley Thompson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the . Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at the graveside at Persinger Memorial Chapel Cemetery, Covington, Va., on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12 noon with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
REA - PETE Five years ago today- When someone you love Becomes a memory, the Memory becomes a treasure. Loretta, Margaret, Carol, & Robert |
was held Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Fairview Baptist Church. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals., Make a memorial contribution |
Norma Preas, 76, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Graveside Monday, November 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Cedar Lawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
HAUSER, Robert Charles, 59, of Crozier, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009. He is survived by two brothers, Michael Lee and Fred Charles; a niece, Michelle; a nephew, Michael Jr.; many aunts and uncles, Geneva Cutter, Lorraine Gary, Bonnie Jean Custalow, Betty Jane Lane, Arlene Monroe, Cecil, Richard, Roy, Jimmy, and Tom Hauser. Remains rest at Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. where the family will receive friends on Monday, November 30, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church, Oilville, Va. at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , Richmond, Va. |
REED, Ranisha J., 32, of 906 N. 32nd St., entered eternal life November 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Towles; and grandfather, Lonnie Ross Sr. She is survived by one son, Rashawn Anderson; one daughter, Jazmine Hicks; mother, Margaret Ross; father, Ronnie Reed; one brother, Ajy Kumar Jr.; two sisters, Quanesha Ross and Rakesha Reed; grandmothers, Margaret E. Ross and Mabel Archer (Andrew); a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them, Arealious Peters. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. Rev. Dr. Herman Ross, officiating. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
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Pietro Reck, 84, of Blacksburg, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009, and joined his beloved wife of 50 years, Dorothy "Dot" Carter Reck, in heaven. Knowing no strangers, only potential friends, he was admired by all who worked with or knew him in the many locales they lived across the United States. A member of Virginia Tech's "Old Guard" and a devoted Hokie, he graduated from Virginia Tech in 1950 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a graduate of Mark Twain High School in Stotesbury, W.Va., and later served in the United States Navy, stationed in the United States and the Panama Canal during World War II. Born in Seren del Grappa, Italy, he came to the United States at the age of four with his mother, Amabile, and his older sister, Angelina, to reunite with his father, Angelo, who had preceded them to America. His family settled first in the coal camp at Helen, W.Va., and later moved to Sophia, W.Va., where his family owned and operated a well-known restaurant, Reck's Place. After graduation from Virginia Tech, he first worked with coal companies in Kentucky and then with the former Hercules Chemical Co., refurbishing, maintaining and building facilities at plants in Alabama, California and Louisiana, as well as the Radford Arsenal. They returned to the New River Valley in 1980, and in 1987 he retired from Hercules after 30 years of employment. He is survived by nieces, Mary Ann and Dr. Amabile Milano of Beckley, W.Va.; and sister-in-law, Ann Carter of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Fern Reck, of McArthur, W.Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Ray S. Carter, Jr. and Judith Carter of Pearisburg; niece, Audrey Carter of Greer, S.C.; two nephews, Kenneth Carter of Laurens, S.C. and Mark Reck of Crab Orchard, W.Va.; and several grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angelina Milano, of Sophia, W.Va., and brother, Anthony Reck of McArthur, W.Va. He also left special friends and caregivers, Leota Cook, Jennifer East and Charlie Stott and family. Funeral Mass will be conducted Monday, November 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blacksburg, Va., where he was a long-time member. Father Remi Sojka will officiate. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Friends may call any time Sunday at the funeral home, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Reva Paulette Moore BRISTOL, Va. Reva Paulette Moore, age 53, passed away Nov. 28, 2009, at her home. She was born Jan. 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Howie H. and Ernestine Bays Sullivan. She formerly worked at Wellmont. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Kyle Canter; sisters, Donna Fuller and Sandra Sullivan; brothers, Bobby Sullivan and Wayne Sullivan. Survivors include: husband, Tim Moore; daughter, Jessica Mychal Moore; sons, Justin Lee Moore and Zachary Ryan Moore; sisters, Phyllis Honaker and husband Freddy, Mary Worley; brother, Hank Sullivan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jack Stevens and Pastor Randy Powers officiating. The burial will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the River View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
s will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Interment with military honors will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. in Centenary United Methodist Church, Portsmouth, VA 23703 by the Rev. George B. Neas. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435 is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at, . Donations can be made to Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, In Memory of Hunter Richardson, 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434; The Humane Society of Suffolk, P.O. Box 5038, Suffolk, VA 23435; or c/o Cathy Woodard, Ducks Unlimited Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120., Make a memorial contribution |
Robert Lee "Bob" Blevins BRISTOL, Tenn. Robert Lee "Bob" Blevins, age 53, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a native of Washington County, Va., and had lived in the offset community in Denton Valley most of his life. He was a son of Jeff and Velma Blevins of Damascus, Va., and was preceded in death by a son, Chris Blevins. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Heather Blevins of Damascus; one brother, Ralph Blevins and his wife Brenda, of Bristol Tennessee; one aunt, Nancy Larimer of Republic, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at the graveside at Montgomery Cemetery in Denton Valley with Rev. Billy Hawkins officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting, Mr. Blevins and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631. |
EDWARDS, Robert My love for you will never fade. Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Trina |
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Nov 30, 2009 Robert Hubard Penn, 64, of Roanoke, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. He was born in Martinsville to Walter Lee Penn Jr. and Sallie Hubard Penn. He was preceded in death by his parents. He grew up in Stuart and received a B.A. degree from the College of William and Mary, an M.B.A. from Virginia Tech and a Master of Geriatric Social Work from Radford University. He worked as an insurance broker for many years. After retiring, he was a counselor at Catawba County State Hospital. He was past president of the Civitan Club in Roanoke and past president of the Parkinson's Family Support Group there. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Gale Palmer Penn; a brother, Walter Lee Penn III; and many other family members. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, with the Rev. Barclay Thompson officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Oakey's Funeral Service, Roanoke, is in charge of arrangements. |
Robert L. "Bobby" Jenkins BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Robert L. "Bobby" Jenkins, age 59, 384 Carter St., died unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at his residence. A native of Sullivan County, he was a son of the late Leonard Jenkins and Mary Gentry Jenkins. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Lois Jenkins of the home; one daughter, Susie Taylor of Bluff City; three grandchildren, Danielle, Hannah and Summer Taylor; three brothers, Kenny Jenkins and wife Lisa, Earl Jenkins and wife Barbara and Johnny Jenkins and wife Geraldine, all of Bluff City; three special nephews, Michael Jenkins, Matt Jenkins and Brad Jenkins; several nieces; and two special friends, Phil Moore and Jerry Webb. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel with Rev. Michael Patterson, Rev. Jamie Ferguson and Rev. Johnny Mink officiating. Music will be by Anita Patterson and George Good. The family will receive friends from 6 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home and other times at the home of a brother, 1668 Egypt Road, Bluff City. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Web Lady Cemetery. Ministers, pallbearers, family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Matt Jenkins, Michael Jenkins, Brad Jenkins, Earl Jenkins, Ronnie Cross and Johnny Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Sage, Bob Sage, Larry Swift and Greg Sage. Condolences may be made electronically by visiting, and signing the guestbook. Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel is serving the family. |
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Nov 30, 2009 The funeral for Roger Lee Setliff, 65, of Ferrum, who died Nov. 27, 2009, was held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Magnani officiating. Burial was in New Hope Church of the Brethren cemetery. Pallbearers were Neal Setliff, Mike Setliff, Mickey Setliff, Phillip Lawson, Charlie Spencer, James Setliff and Coy Setliff. |
JUNIUS, Rosa Lee, of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2009. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
MCCOWN, Mrs. Rose, of Columbia, Va., departed this life Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
Roy Clifford Jones CASTLEWOOD, Va. Roy Clifford Jones, 67, died on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at his home. He was born in Russell County, Va., son of the late William and Georgia Keith Jones Kiser. He was preceded in death by grandparents, McCall and Ruby Keith. He is survived by his wife, Judy Jones; two daughters, Cindy Browning and friend, Roy Steffey, of Castlewood and Geneva Hamm and husband James, of Castlewood; one grandson, Cory Browning of Castlewood; three sisters, Carol Chaney and husband Don, of Castlewood, Gail Hurd and husband Roy, of Castlewood and Karen Lynn Austin and husband Robert, of Castlewood; two brothers, Huey Keith and wife Lucy, of Aurora, Ill., and Clarence Kiser and Annie, of Big Stone Gap, Va; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Roy Clifford Jones will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Ted Phillips and Rev. Roger McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Pallbearers will be Kenny Kiser, Kenny Kiser Jr., Roy Hurd, Nick Keith, Lou Keith, Ted Keith, and Bill Mullins. Online condolences may be sent to the Jones family through our Web site and a ideo tribute may be viewed at, Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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DAMERON, Russell Dale, 39, of Richmond, died at his home Saturday, November 28, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Charlene Hankins Dameron and Russell Lee Dameron; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Willie Hankins; his aunt, Deborah Hankins; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Dameron, all of Danville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Isaac Earl Hankins, and his paternal grandfather, Thomas Fielding Dameron. Dale is also survived by his partner of 16 years, Charles Goodwin III, and their best friend, John Brown. Dale was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. He was employed as Store Manager of Kohl's Department Store in Richmond. Dale has positively influenced so many lives as a great boss, friend, and son. Dale was a lover of all things beautiful. His amazing talents enriched the lives of so many. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m. at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Beth Shalom Nursing Home Scholarship, 1600 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23238. Dale chose this scholarship in honor of its founder Ada Pfeffer and all the wonderful nurses and other medical care professionals who were so kind and supportive during his illness. |
CANARY, Ryan Christopher In loving memory of my son. Not being able to say goodbye will always bring regret. The ones who love him dearly are the ones who won't forget. Your Mom |
MEYER, Samuel, 79, of Richmond, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by wife, Marjory G. Meyer. He is survived by his children, Denise M. Rimes and husband, Pat, Lisa M. Spenik and husband, Mark, and Jonathan R. Meyer; four grandchildren; a sister, Betty MacDonald; one niece and one nephew; a beloved companion, Jane Burrington; and the caring staff at Home Suite Homes. Mr. Meyer was a member of Westhampton Lodge #302 AF & AM, and Scottish Rite, and a 50-year member of the Order of the Demolay. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, 4202 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23228. |
Samuel Wright Williams Jr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Samuel Wright Williams Jr., age 77, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2009. Born Dec. 9, 1931, he was a son of the late Samuel W. Williams Sr. and Mary D. Williams. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Earleen Boyd Williams; two sons, Samuel "Rusty" Williams III and wife Nancy of Claremont, N.C., Stephen Williams and wife Celeste of Gibsonville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Samuel "Wright" Williams IV, Anna Christina Williams, Amy Celeste Williams and Stephen Walter "Will" Williams II; a brother, George A. Williams and his wife Catherine of Bluff City, Tenn.; and a special cousin, Wiley "Sonny" Webb and wife Kay, and sons, Josh and Aaron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one child, Suzanne Renee Williams. Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Air Force from June 1951 to June 1955. He received his bachelors degree from East Tennessee State University. He retired from Roadway Express Trucking where he worked as a sales representative for 25 years. He was also a substitute teacher at Tennessee High. Sam was an avid traveler for several years after retirement. He was a 33rd degree Mason with the Conover, N.C., lodge and an active member of the Bristol Evening Lions Club. Sam loved his church and his fellow Christians. He never met a stranger and was loved by all. The family would like to thank all the nurses of the Wellmont Hospice House for their loving care that they provided to Sam "Dad" during his last days. They truly are a blessing from God. Funeral services for Mr. Samuel Williams Jr. will be conducted at 12 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Liberty Baptist Church, 112 Walnut Hill Road, Blountville, Tenn. Officiating will be Pastor Stan Anderson. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery on the Bluff City Highway. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Weaver Funeral Home, 630 Locust St., Bristol, TN. Pallbearers will be Bill Blevins, Luther Icenhour, Danny Icenhour, Bobby Icenhour, Gary Nash, Bob Jones, John Booher and Leonard Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are the Bristol Evening Lions Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Bristol; or the Building Fund of Liberty Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the Weaver Funeral Home serving the Williams family at |
PARKER SANDRA REESE PARKER 11/25/2003 You Are Always Remembered And Loved. Your children |
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BAKER, Sarah J. Oct. 9, 1929 - Nov. 27, 2008 Do not grieve for me now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid for me. I took His hand when I heard His call. I turned my back and left it all. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace early Thanksgiving Day. ~You are missed by Walter Sr. Walter Jr., Grace, Chris, your sisters and brother. |
s at Sherwood Memorial Park., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. James Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences, Make a memorial contribution |
STANLEY, Shirley Foster, of Old Church, passed away on November 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, William Foster; mother, Mary H. Duling; and sister, Margaret Fitzgerald. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Sidney Judson Stanley; her loving children, Sidney F. Stanley (Catherine) of New Kent and Beth Stanley Wilson (Jimmy) of Powhatan; six grandchildren, Lucas, Jacob, Alex, and Grant Stanley and Nicholas and Phillip Wilson; uncle, Benny Howard; two nieces, Kathy Wisener and Susan Jones; and two very special friends, May Bond and Gail Kyser. Shirley retired from First Virginia Bank and, prior to that, worked at the Federal Reserve Bank. She will be missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, on Sunday, November 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, November 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 1 at 12 noon at Bliley's - Staples Mill Chapel, followed by interment at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Flowers accepted, or make contributions to a charity of your choice. |
s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Middle Fork Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the Shorey family., Make a memorial contribution |
Morrell Bertrand Shorter, Jr. (Bert), 68, of Gladys and formerly of Daleville, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Rader Funeral Home, Daleville., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m. by the Rev. Robert J. Parks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Main St. United Methodist Church, 202 North Main St., Suffolk, VA 23434 or to Main Street Day Care at the same address. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
Elizabeth (Betty) Viola Kase Sloan, 85, of Eagle Rock, lately of Carrington Place, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Funeral 10 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2009 in the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dad was born on Jan. 20, 1948. He is a native of Newport News, Va., where he has lived for most of his life. He graduated from Ferguson High School in 1966. After serving our country for four years in the United States Navy, he graduated from Virginia Tech, where he earned a degree in Computer Programming. He then returned to Newport News and worked as a Computer Programmer at Newport News Shipbuilding for the past 33 years., He is survived by his wife, Rafaela; his mother, Elizabeth Smith; four brothers, David, Michael, Chris and Jerry; two children, Michelle and Stephen Jr.; five grandchildren, Tyler, Makenzie, Josh, Kyndall and Landon; and many nieces and nephews., Memorial Services will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. |
will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12 noon at Staunton Ave. COG. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services ., Make a memorial contribution |
CHAVIS, Terrence A. In loving memory of our son, Terrence A. Chavis, who passed away July 19, 1998. You remain an angel in our mind & heart. We miss you a lot. Happy 29th Birthday! We love you, ~The Family: Wilson, Kings, Holmes, Chavis |
Theodore C. Weaver, of 16602 Flatrock Road, Warfield (formerly of Center Star), died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Arrangements will be announced by the McKenney Chapel, Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 478-4411. |
JOHNSON - Thomas Happy Birthday and thank you for 17 years of love and happiness. Avis |
Mr. Eugene (Gene) Thompson, 86, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1923 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of the late Mamie and G.K. Thompson. Mr. Thompson was Vice President of Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta and later Vice President of NC Federal Bank of Charlotte, where he retired. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Geneva "Genny" Thompson; children, Steve Thompson and wife Kate of Vienna, Va., Alan Thompson of La Crescenta, Calif., and Kathy Collins of Charlotte, N.C.; and grandchildren, Shawn Collins, James Thompson and Nicholas Thompson. A private burial will be held in Sherwood Memorial Cemetery in Roanoke, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Evona T. Turner, 87, of Troutville, died Sunday, November 29, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Elsie Marie (Sprouse) Hall Elsie Marie (Sprouse) Hall, 88, a lifelong resident of Schuyler, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, while surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1921, in Schuyler, a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Truslow) Sprouse. Mrs. Hall was a faithful member of Schuyler Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She touched many lives in so many different ways by opening her arms and showing unconditional love to everyone she met. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde James Hall; three sisters, Clara Drumheller, Vernell Snead and Mamie Kidd; and a grandson, Christopher Ashley. Survivors include six children and their spouses, Ronnie M. and Amber Hall, of Bristol, Larry B. and Barbara Hall, of Charlottesville, Daniel J. and Soraia Hall, of Ruther Glen, Sue H. and Rodger Belew, of Scottsville, Debora H. and Gene Ashley, of Lovingston, and Rebecca H. and Danny Merritt, of Montpelier; a sister, Margaret Marshall, of Scottsville; 21 grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; and a number of great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by the Rev. Thomas B. Fowler and the Rev. Harold L. Bare. Burial will follow in Alberene Cemetery. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation. The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses and staff on the 8th floor Palliative Care Unit at UVa Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be sent to Schuyler Baptist Church, P.O. Box 87, Schuyler, VA 22969. |
Mrs. Chapman was the daughter of Gertrud Frieda (Loeschmann) and Johannes Paul Bernard Dargatz. She was born in Danzig-Langfur, the second of five daughters., During World War II, with only the jewelry and family silver sewn into their clothes, Mrs. Chapman escaped from Danzig along with her mother and four sisters. The family was reunited after the war and resided in Schleswig, Germany., Mrs. Chapman met her future husband in her best friend's family owned watch shop. Robert Chapman, a soldier in the United States Army, was immediately smitten. After a formal courtship and finally gaining approval from Mrs. Chapman's father, they were blissfully wed in 1955. Their love continued throughout their 52 years of marriage until Mr. Chapman's passing in July, 2007., Mrs. Chapman was an excellent seamstress, and loved crocheting delicate doilies and blankets. She greatly enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens and spent many hours reading books and doing crossword puzzles., Mrs. Chapman was a loving wife and mother and had an abiding love of God and country. She read her bible daily and was very proud of being a naturalized American citizen. She devoted her energy and time to enthusiastically supporting her husband and family. Her cheerful presence, energetic personality and dedication was endless. She provided limitless joy, laughter and comfort to her family and will be greatly missed., Mrs. Chapman is survived by her five daughters, Rosyln Rodella, Mary Forest and her husband, Bradley, Virginia Ratway and her husband, Michael, Kathleen Baldwin and her husband, Charles, and Peggy Hill and her fiancE, Kevin Cook. Her family includes nine grandchildren. She also leaves behind three sisters, Ingeborg Paulson, Gisela Benjamin and Rosemary Langley., A celebration of her life will be held Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at 6 p.m. in the Bethel Chapel in Bethel Manor. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in Arlington National Cemetery., Arrangements are being handled by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Marina Gopadze officiating. Visitation will follow until 8 p.m. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the or the National Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Hwy, Buchanan (254-3000)., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel, with the Rev. Claude Holderfield officiating, Interment will follow in the Sparta Cemetery., A guest book is available on line at, Make a memorial contribution |
Rita Walker Welcher, 63, of Roanoke, passed away, Sunday, November 29, 2009, Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, with Dr. Tupper Garden officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, Va., at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24016, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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Willie Cooley Sr. "Joe" April 6, 1924 - Nov. 30, 2005 Your memory is our own keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Love, The family. |
James DeWitt Wright Sr. CARRSVILLE - James DeWitt Wright Sr. passed away Nov. 28, 2009, at the age of 93. He was born in Nansemond County and moved with his family to Carrsville as a young boy. DeWitt was the son of the late Carrie Cook Wright and James Harrison Wright. He was predeceased by his wife, Sara Rose Wright and his brother, Adron L. Wright, formerly of Carrsville. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. DeWitt is survived by his children, James DeWitt "Jim" Wright Jr. and wife Darnell of Carrsville, Sylvia Rose Wright of Richmond, and Hilda Wright Harmon and husband Carl of Carrsville; his grandchildren, Whitney W. Wright and wife Katherine of Gainesville, Va., and Carrie J. Harmon of St. Kitts, West Indies. He is also survived by his sister, Gladys W. Miles of Carrsville; sisters-in-law, Olivia Rose and Helen R. Howell of Franklin; nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. DeWitt was retired from row crop farming, raising angus cattle and swine. While farming, he was active in various farm organizations and was a steward of the land. He was a charter member of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Carrsville Ruritan Club for 63 years. He enjoyed watching the farmers in the community as they went through the crop year. DeWitt was a friend to the Carrsville community and to those that knew him. The family will receive friends in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory today, Nov. 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Carrsville Community Center, P.O. Box 13, Carrsville, VA 23315 or Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 27, Carrsville, VA 23315. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
