Adeline Y. Skorupa BIG STONE GAP, Va. Adeline Yakubowski Skorupa, 95, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap following a brief illness. She was born in Tom's Creek, Va., and was a longtime resident of Derby, Va., for 45 years; Appalachia, Va., for nine years and the last 23 years in Big Stone Gap. Adeline was known to everyone as "Mimi". She leaves behind a lifelong legacy as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is lovingly remembered by family, friends, and the community throughout as being an inspiration to those around her for her strength and family values. She has been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appalachia and Big Stone Gap for the past 73 years and has served in many different capacities. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Thomas H. Skorupa; and by her son, Dr. Thomas E. Skorupa; by parents, Martin and Magdalene Yakubowski; by two sisters and two brothers. Surviving are: daughter, Dorothy S. Isaac and son-in-law, Robert Isaac of Norton, Va.; daughter, Elizabeth S. Jordan of Newport News, Va.; son, Raymond Skorupa and daughter-in-law, Judith Green Skorupa of Pelham, N.Y.; son, Phil Skorupa and daughter-in-law, Patsy Nash Skorupa of Newport News, Va.; and daughter-in-law, Jeanne Barnhart Skorupa of Newport News, Va.; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and caregiver, Cathy Craft of Derby, Va. Visitation will be held at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home in Appalachia from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.8th. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at the Scared Heart Catholic Church in Big Stone Gap at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9th, with Reverend Timothy Drake officiating. Interment will be in the Powell Valley Memorial Garden. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Donations may be made to: The Thomas and Adeline Skorupa Scholarship Fund Mountain Empire Community College 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 or Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1821 Holton Avenue, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. John Chambers officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m. The family would like to thank the following caregivers for all the care shown to Ms. Agnew, Amanda Howell, Peggy Howell, Nita Akers and Margaret Mende. Online condolences may be made to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
She spent most of her adult years working for J.C. Penney and was a devoted Penney's shopper. After being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease six years ago, she has lived with her son and his family here in Williamsburg until a stroke took away her ability to walk. She has lived the last six months of her life at Patriots Colony., She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley; her daughter, Susan Thompson; her father and mother, John and Jessie Goforth; her sister, Marie Lawhorn., She leaves behind her son, Michael and his wife, Sheri of Williamsburg; her daughter, Linda Mattera, and husband, Tony, of Land O' Lakes, Fla.; her daughter, Betty Herz of Lutz, Fla.; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren., A celebration of Allene's life will be held at the Faith Baptist Church, 4107 Rochambeau Drive, in Williamsburg on Monday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. A viewing will precede the service at 9 a.m., 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. |
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BURLEIGH, Mrs. Annie, of Richmond, departed this life November 6, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
Anselum Timothy "Tiny" Savedge Jr., 85, of Littleton, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. Born on Dec. 11, 2009, in Littleton, he was the son of the late Anselum T. Savedge and Felicia Studebaker Savedge., Tiny was president of the Littleton Hunt Club for numerous years and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. A lifelong farmer, he enjoyed cooking and he was especially close to his three granddaughters., He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Newton Savedge; three sons, A.T. "Bo" Savedge III and wife, Lou of Homeville, John Michael Savedge of Littleton, Aetius James Savedge and wife, Teresa of Littleton; four grandchildren, Jamie Savedge, Mia Savedge, Skye Savedge, and Angie Savedge, a brother, James Richard "Dick" Savedge of Reidsville, N.C.; a sister, Ann Criser of Wilmington, N.C.; great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives, and his devoted caregiver, Patricia Artis. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Savedge and a sister, Joyce Harriss., A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield with the Rev. Connie Gibbs-Morris officiating. Burial will follow at the homeplace. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Waverly Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890 or to Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 12, Waverly, VA 23890. Condolences may be posted at |
LOCKETT, Arline Riley, died in her home in Tucson, Ariz. on October 16, 2009 of a brain tumor disease. She was a Petersburg High School graduate in 1955 and is survived by husband, Donald Lockett; three children; two grandchildren; and her brother, Roland H. "Bobby" Riley Jr. (Carolyn). Arline's laugh, smile, wit, unconditional love, and faith in God will be remembered by all who knew this beautiful person. A memorial will be celebrated at St. John's Episcopal Church, 12201 Richmond Street, Chester, Va., on November 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Ariz. 85712. |
Asselin, Catherine Louise - Catherine Louise Asselin Catherine Louise Asselin, age 48, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at her residence in Dale City, Virginia. Mrs. Asselin was .... |
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HAMPTON - Mrs. Australia Ryans, of the 200 block of Gilbert Street, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. She was born on May 13, 1928, in Mt. Olive, N.C., to the late Mabel Lee., She is survived by a son, William T. Ryans Jr. |
A very special thank you to all of our family and friends for the cards, flowers, care packages you sent, phone calls, visits, the food you prepared and brought during the illness and passing of my brother, our uncle -Edward Wayne Barnett. Your thoughts and prayers meant so very much during Eddie's illness and after his passing. We drew and continue to draw so much strength from your thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you. Love to you all,, Judy, Elissa and Erin, Make a memorial contribution |
. He was a member of Third Baptist Church and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include wife, Mary W. Battle; daughter, Charmise Pierce (Frank); son, Elvin Battle of Portsmouth; brother-in-law, Robert Wilson of Richmond; three sisters-in-law, Irene Hill, Deer Park, N.Y., Josephine Gray, and Ann Harris, both of Richmond; grandchildren, Unique Bradley; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Third Baptist Church, Portsmouth, with the Rev. Joe B. Fleming presiding. Burial will in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Viewing will begin Monday at noon. The body will be in the church at 12:30 p.m. The family will be in the residence. Fisher Funeral, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Condolences may be made at www.fisherfuneral. com., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Fieldstone United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, with the Rev. T. Bryson Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to the MRSA Survivors Network, P. O. Box 241, Hinsdale, IL 60522., Make a memorial contribution |
Belva Irene "Reni" Hawkins CASTLEWOOD, Va. Belva Irene "Reni" Hawkins, 68, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at her home. She was born in Lebanon, Va.; daughter of the late Dewey and Mary Enice Woods Tuggle. She was preceded in death by one sister, Rosie Slate; two brothers, Bill Tuggle and Jim Tuggle. She is survived by her husband, Billy Hawkins; one daughter, Donna Jordon and husband, Steve, of Wise, Va.; one son, Buddy "Duck" Sykes and wife, Missy, of Castlewood, Va.; four sisters, Mary Johnson and husband, Robert, of Lebanon, Va., Kathy Helton and husband, Robert, of Tazewell, Va., Ollie Helton of Tazewell, Va., and Eula Harr and husband, Glenn, of Bristol Tennessee; four brothers, Charles Tuggle and wife, Ann, of Kingsport, Tenn., Ray Tuggle and wife, Geraldine, of Lebanon, Va., Tommy Tuggle and wife, Jenny, of Damascus, Va., and Mack Tuggle of Lebanon, Va.; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and was loved by many people. Funeral Services for Belva Irene "Reni" Hawkins will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Rev. Bryan Moore and Rev. Harold Hawkins officiating. Committal Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Sabra Chapel Cemetery, Scott County, Va. Family and Friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Adam Sykes, Phil Sykes, Logan Hileman, Jody Hileman, Blake Jordon and Coby Jordon. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Hawkins family through our web site at, Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held Monday, November 9, 2009, at 1 p.m. Franklin Memorial Park on US 220 in Rocky Mount, Va. Elder Junior Conner will be officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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Betty S. Burke ST. PAUL, Va Committal services for Betty S. Burke will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Greenwood Acres Cemetery, Coeburn, Va. Family and Friends will meet at the funeral home and go in processions to the cemetery leaving at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Online condolences may be sent to the Burke family through our web site and a video tribute may be viewed at, Betty S. Burke, 62, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol Tennessee. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Seeking prospects outside of Southwest Virginia, Bill moved to Newport News, Va., where he graduated from the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School in 1956. After a brief return to Grundy, he returned to the shipyard, where he worked as a machinist for 20 years, until accepting a position with Phillip Morris in Williamsburg. He retired in 1993 and pursued his passion for collecting and selling tools, finishing his long-awaited projects and spending time with his family and friends., Bill married his high school sweetheart, Helen Johnson, in 1953 and celebrated their 56-year union on Nov. 2, 2009., Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Helen; three children, son, Eddie and wife, Colleen of Orlando, Fla., (Maria, Olivia, Thomas, Christopher, Olivia), son David and wife, Laura of Chesterfield, Va., (Matt, Will, Oliver, Jennie), daughter, Lisa Kellis and husband, Tom of Williamsburg, Va. (Jessica, Robby, Tommy, Tahnee, Kory), seven great-grandchildren; extended family and lifelong friends., The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Tamara, Lynn, Rena and all the wonderful "angels" at Peninsula Cancer Institute, your hugs and smiles were a bright spot in his day. We would also like to thank the third floor nurses at Sentara Hospital; Sentara Home Health; and the Sentara Hospice team, that guided us through the toughest of days., Grandpa will be thought of often and missed so much. |
In Loving Memory of Lacole Shant� "Coco" BOARD 11-8-85 7-9-09, It's hard to say Happy Birthday when you're not here. Love you & miss you so much. Thanks again for everyone's prayers, gifts, cards, phone calls and flowers., Love you, Dad & Mom & Brother, and your son,, Alvin, Tracy, A.J., & Isaiah Board, Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Bob Green, 74, went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 2, 2009., He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Green; and two children, Larry Boals and Annie Ware., Bob proudly served in the United States Navy for 30 years. After his military career, Bob worked for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a police officer. He was involved in the Disabled American Veterans and New Hope Community Fellowship Church in Hampton., He is survived by his children, George Boals, Daniel Boals, Cynthia Thornton, Frances Bishop, Colesta Fleury, James Green, Michael Green, and Bobby Green; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed., A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Altmeyer Riverside Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, Va. Condolences may be shared with the family at |
Jesse M. Bratton, 86, of Vinton, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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. Betty is survived by her mother, Hazel Helms Bryant, of Salem, Mo.; sisters, Loretta McClure and husband, Lynn, of Salem, Mo., and Marie Osterbuhr and husband, Ron, of Garden City, Kan.; and brother, David Bryant, of Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer L. Bryant. She is also survived by an aunt, niece, nephews, and cousins. Betty was a house painter by trade. She enjoyed working with wood and built cabinets and furniture. She enjoyed fishing off the pier at the Outer Banks, and a tent was one of her favorite motels. Genealogy was one of her passions, and birds were often the focus of her binoculars and camera. Most of all, she loved her family and friends. Memorials can be made to the Bassett Historical Center Building Fun, 3964 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, Va. 24055., Make a memorial contribution |
George June Bush Jr., 87, of Hardy, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Forks of Johns Creek Christian Church at 54 Dicks Road, New Castle, Va. 24127. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Carnie O'Dell "Dee" Bostic SWORDS CREEK, Va. Funeral services for Carnie O'Dell "Dee" Bostic will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Rev. Barry and Debra Taylor and Rev. Robert Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Carnie O'Dell "Dee" Bostic, age 73, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at his home. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Carole Chaffin Bracalente, a 45-year resident of Williamsburg, Va., departed this life Nov. 6, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer., Carole was a skilled and creative seamstress who spent countless hours creating beautiful clothes for her daughters and granddaughter. An avid gardener, Carole filled their yard with glorious azaleas and other perennials and annuals, a testimony to decades of care and cultivation. |
s will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009 at Huffman Memorial Park, with Pastor Ernie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paitsel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
He was born on Feb. 26, 1923, in Raleigh, N.C., to the late Jonas and Virginia Gay Pope II. He was a self employed brick mason. Carroll was a member of Willow Oak AME Church in Rich Square, N.C., He leaves to cherish his memory, five sons, J. E. Pope, Paul Pope, Michael, Pope and C.R. Pope all of Rich Square, N.C., and David Pope of Durham,, N.C.; eight daughters, Joan Gentry of Hampton, Va., Juanita Isaac of High, Point, N.C., Frieda Barner of Hampton, Va., Kay Lea of Long Beach, Calif.,, Carole Xulu of Jacksonville, Fla., Debra Dowdy of Woodbridge, Va.,, Yvonne Newman of Hampton, Va., and Bridgette Robinson of Albany,, N.Y.; one sister, Gloria Jenkins of Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Doris Pope of Rich Square, N.C.; 38 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. |
will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s were held November 6, 2009 at Grandlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Mich., Make a memorial contribution |
McCORMICK, Mrs. Cathelean, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on November 5, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Abbeville, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Ellis M. and Eunice Sheffield., She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John E. Perry Sr.; and two brothers., She is survived by her four children, John Jr. (Maria), Carlton (Dee), and Donna Beard (Jimmy) all of Newport News, and Daniel of Virginia Beach; 18 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Teddie Duck (Donald) of Suffolk; and many nieces and nephews and dear friends., John and Charlotte spent almost 66 years together, raising their children and serving God in the ministry. Service in churches led them to Portsmouth, Va., Plymouth, N.C., Newport News, Alexandria, Va., and Newark, Del., until he retired in 1989 and they returned to their home in Newport News, where John continued to serve assisting in the local church and as Chaplain at Riverside Hospital until 2001. Charlotte spent her years raising her children and serving in the churches always by her husband's side., Charlotte had an amazing, loving personality and it showed in everyone she came in contact with. Her loss will be felt in the community at Riverside Convalescent Center for a long time. Everyone loved her dearly., The family wishes to say a big 'Thank You' to all of the caring nurses and aides that took such loving care of both of them as they spent their last years together at the Center. A special thanks to Shirley High, who was Charlotte's first nurse in 2005 and her last nurse as she slipped away and went home to Heaven. We love you, Shirley., Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, with a funeral service immediately following at 12:30 p.m. at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Swope officiating. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. |
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BOOKER, Christine Fickett, 79, of Midlothian, passed peacefully on October 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Clyde Booker; and one granddaughter, Crystal Lynn Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy and her husband, Richard Baker; daughter, Barbara and her husband, William Sawyer; son, James Booker Sr. and his wife, Jamie; grandchildren, Heather Henrich and her husband, Michael, Brian Sawyer and his wife, Kristina, Beth Kobus and her husband, James, Ronni Jones and her husband, Edgar, James Booker Jr., Robert Booker and Timothy Booker; great-grandchildren, Andrew Kobus, Jadon Henrich, Henry Sawyer, Emily Jones, Emberlyn Kobus and Janaya Henrich. Born and reared in Maine, Chris and Bob remained in New England until 1971, when they moved to Delaware, became active members of Aldersgate Methodist Church, and enjoyed traveling. They moved to Virginia in 2002. Mrs. Booker found her greatest joys in her roles as wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a resident at Sunrise Assisted Living in Bon Air. A celebration of her life will be held at the Clubhouse at Brandermill Woods, 14311 Brandermill Woods Trail, Midlothian, on Saturday, November 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. |
HAMPTON - Christine Leggett Whitehurst went home on Nov. 1, 2009. |
In Loving Memory of Betty Jane Baker CLEMENTS 1929 ~ 2009, Betty Jane Baker Clements passed away on October 1, 2009, in Stanleytown, Va., her home town. Betty Jane was born in 1929. As a young woman she attended National Business College in Roanoke, where she worked for 40 years as a secretary for the Appalachian Power Company. In 1976 she married Staley Clements, of Christiansburg, who preceded her in death in 1999. In their two decades together they enjoyed a number of pursuits, especially traveling, music, community work and an extended network of friends and family in the New River Valley and beyond. Betty had a bright and cheerful manner; she kept "on the Sunny Side." She was a loving and caring grandmother who enjoyed making a child feel special with attention, kind words and gifts. She leaves behind four grandchildren, of Virginia and Oregon. In her memory, please share a smile and kind word., Make a memorial contribution |
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie D. and Mrs. Mildred B. Ivey., Cornelius leaves behind three brothers, Ray (Lynette), Bernard (Phyllis), Keith Sr.; four sisters, Carolyne DeBerry (Wayne), Maria (fiance' Earl), Deborah of Newport News, Va., and Faye Preston (Vada) of Hampton, Va.; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. Special thanks to Newmarket Davita Dialysis., Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave. N.N., VA. A Homegoing service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at M.E. Fisher Chapel, with Elder James Wright, of Perfecting Saints Ministry, Officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens., Service of celebration and remembrance are entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. 757-245-3302. |
Lois P. (Elizabeth) Craft, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Daisy Winner Arthur, 55, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Riverside Regional Medical Center., Daisy is survived by her mother, Norma Winner and two sons, Aaron and Brandon Arthur, all of Newport News; three sisters, Vickie Mowry of Lenexa, and Sherry Allen and Pamela Cupp, both of Newport News; a special nephew, Jason Cupp of Newport News; three additional nephews and five nieces; and two aunts, Gertie Hubbard of Seaford, and Shirley Perconte of Newport News. |
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HAMPTON - David R. Robinson, 61, died Friday, Nov. 06, 2009., David is survived by his mother, Norma Lee Robinson; his brother, Don Robinson and wife, Linda; nephew, Christopher Robinson his wife, Jennifer and their daughter, Kristina. |
Shirley C. Davidson VIRGINIA BEACH - Shirley Craugh Davidson, 75, passed away Nov. 5, 2009. She was born Feb. 18, 1934, in Canandaigua, N.Y., to the late Harold J. and Dorothy Craugh. Shirley was an active member of London Bridge Baptist Church and volunteered with the Outreach for Christ Toy Ministry. She especially enjoyed watching her granddaughters play sports. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Davidson, and siblings, Frances VanDamme, John Craugh, Robert Craugh, Lucille Reynolds, and Wilfred "Baldy" Craugh. Left to cherish her memory are her son, James Speight (Debbie); stepson, Mike Davidson (Pat); stepdaughter, Kimberly Davidson; sisters, Beverly Craugh and Joan Chrysler; grandchildren, Courtney Smith (Ben), Holly Speight, Kendall Speight, Jason Leal, and Zena Williams; and great-grandson, Gunnar Smith. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Kings Grant House for all their care and love for our mother. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Wayne Skinner. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Outreach for Christ, P.O. Box 4326, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, 757- 498-4700. You may pay condolences to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, at CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Homes, Martinsville Chapel with the Rev. George Hearn officiating. Interment will follow in Henry Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the , 2840 Electric Road, #106, Roanoke, Va. 24018; the SPCA, 132 Joseph Martin Hwy., Martinsville, Va. 24112 or to a charity of your choice. For online condolences, please visit, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive, Chesapeake. Memorial contributions may be made to Oaklette United Methodist Church, Building Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Bowles Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount,, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Donald Shew Blackwell, 80, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009., Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Donna., He is survived by his children, Sandy Lovedahl (husband, Kenny) of Hampton; Mike DiPersio (wife, Audrey), and David DiPersio (wife, Angela), all of Newport News; and Candace. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and five great-granddaughters., A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, with the Rev. Chris Gill officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date. |
Donna Robinson Poe MARION, Va. Donna Robinson Poe, age 77, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Austin, Texas, to the late Carl and Nancy McLeod Robinson. She grew up in the Washington D.C. and Chevy Chase, Md., area, where she attended Chevy Chase High School. She continued her education at the Greenbrier Junior College in Lewisburg, W. Va., and graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Donna was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the United Methodist Women and devoted to delivering food to the sick and shut-ins. She was instrumental in forming the Association of Retarded Children and was very active in their operation, as well, as the operations of the Smyth IDC. She loved playing tennis and competing. She won several club championships and county tournaments. Donna was also an avid Bridge player, belonging to several clubs in the Marion area. In her later years, she enjoyed surf fishing on the coast of the Outer Banks, North Carolina and Florida. She was a charter member of the Lifetime Wellness Center, where she loved to be; staying active and visiting with her many friends as well as making new ones. She is survived by her husband Gordon R. Poe of Marion, Va.; two daughters, Carol Poe of Marion, Va., and Ann Lee DeSanto of Galax, Va.; one son, Mac Poe and wife Melissa of Marion, Va.; one sister, Nancy Dorman of Chevy Chase, Md.,; and five grandchildren, Sarah DeSanto, Allison DeSanto, Erica Poe, Andrea Poe and Heather Poe; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jonathan Jonas officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Va. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the First United Methodist Church. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Smyth IDC, Day Support PreVoc Program, Attention: Darlene Dean, 271 Mountain Empire Road, Atkins, VA 24311. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Poe family. |
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Raymond Baer; and a daughter, Ann L. Fallon., She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Louis J. Fallon Jr.; sons Louis J. Fallon III of Yorktown, Va., Paul D. Fallon of Saginaw, Mich.; a daughter, Peggy Fallon Warness and her husband, Gary of Yorktown. She is also survived by two brothers, Raymond Baer and his wife, Frances of Ellicott City, Md., Walter Hafner and his wife, Ann of Jarrettsville, Md.; a sister, Louise Eldredge of Emmitsburg, Md.; and three grandchildren, Ken, Tim and Liz Warness., A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 9, 2009, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Littlestown, Pa. A reception will be held at the church after burial., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. |
THRIFT, Doris Watkins, born October 4, 1921 in Henrico County, passed away at the age of 88 on November 5, 2009 at Lakewood Manor in Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, George N. Thrift M.D., who she was married to for 55 years; and by her daughter, Suzanne Thrift Johnson. Mrs. Thrift was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Richmond and participated in many activities in the church. She is survived by her sons, George N. Thrift Jr. of Richmond, Va., J. Barry Thrift of Cincinnati, Ohio and Don W. Thrift of Chesapeake, Va.; and son-in-law, Thomas W. Johnson of Boston, Mass.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thrift, in addition to raising four children, volunteered her time as a member of the Women's Board of Richmond Eye Hospital and served as a resident for two years. She was also a member of the Tuckahoe Woman's Club for many years and a longtime breast cancer survivor, who also volunteered her time to comfort and counsel other survivors in area hospitals. Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 W. Cary Street Rd. at 2 p.m. Private graveside burial at Hollywood Cemetery will precede the memorial service. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. |
FORREST, Dorothy "Ann" Ford, of Powhatan, Virginia, left this earth on October 29, 2009. Retired after 37 years with Travelers Insurance Company, she is survived by her daughter, Wendy Nuckols; four beloved grandchildren, Matthew, Meredith, Monica and Mallory; one sister, Mabel Perrin; and many nieces and nephews. A service in her memory will be held at North Run Baptist Church, 2100 Lydell Drive, Richmond, Virginia, on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 10 a.m., which would have been her 82nd birthday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to North Run Baptist Church. |
John Lewis Dunn NORFOLK - John Lewis Dunn, 69, of the 2700 block of Corprew Ave., passed away Nov. 5, 2009. He leaves his loving family and the love of his life, Margie Kilgore. He will truly be missed. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Monday at RossHarbour United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services Inc., Stuart., Make a memorial contribution |
Albert Kyle Earnest VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Naval Capt. Albert Kyle "Bert" Earnest, 92, of Atlantic Shores, passed away Oct. 27, 2009 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He was born April 1, 1917 in Richmond, Va., and was the son of the late James Gifford Earnest and Jessie Mullan Earnest of Richmond Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred McConnell Earnest. He is survived by daughter, Kathryn Lynn Earnest of Alexandria, Va.; son, William Kyle Earnest and his wife Janet Murray Earnest of Virginia Beach and their children Laura Ellen Earnest of San Francisco, Jessie Carolyn Earnest, and Matthew Kyle Earnest of Virginia Beach. He attended Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1938, graduating with a B.S. in civil engineering and was commissioned as a second lieutenant, Field Artillery, U.S. Army Reserve. He worked as assistant engineer of the VA Fire Insurance Rating Bureau until February 1942. After resigning his Army Reserve commission, he was commissioned in the US. Navy Air Corps Reserve as an ensign. His first fleet assignment was with Torpedo Bomber Squadron 8 (VT-8), reporting days after Pearl Harbor on Dec. 8, 1941. He flew the Grumman TBF-1 in its first combat use in the Battle of Midway and was the only pilot survivor (land-based). He continued serving in VT-8, aboard USS Saratoga (CV-3) on the Guadalcanal landing and the Battle of Eastern Solomons, and then landbased on Guadalcanal. With the decommissioning of VT-8, he was transferred to Fleet Composite Squadron 7. During his 31 years in U.S. Navy, Capt. Earnest attended Naval Postgraduate School in Annapolis, Md., General Line School, Newport, R.I., and Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C. He commanded VA-14A May 1947-June 1948, ATG-181 at NAS Oceana Aug. 1957- Sept. 1958, USS Estes (AGC-12) Oct. 1965-Oct. 1966, and NAS Oceana, Nov. 1966- Nov. 1968. Additional aviation tours of duty included Tactical Test Division (Aug. 1944 - April 1947) where he was the first U.S. pilot to fly a Japanese Torpedo Bomber "Kate," Air Development Squadron Four (VX-4) and, Flight Test (Sept. 1958 - July 1960) at NATC Patuxent River, Md. He was commissioned as Navy Jet pilot No. 62, flying P-80As, P-59s, and FR-1s. He also served two tours of duty at Attack Design Branch at BuAer/ BuWeps, Washington, D.C. Capt. Earnest rounded out his Naval career, serving as COMSTRIKFLTLANTREPEUR and SACLANTREPEUR in Paris France in the early 60s, operations analyst at INSGENLANTFLT, Norfolk, before retiring as assistant chief of staff (Logistics), SACLANT, Norfolk in 1972. Upon retirement, Bert served as executive secretary, Operational Test and Evaluation Study Group, Cerberonics Inc. for a year before becoming a real estate salesman and broker for Professional Realty Corp, Virginia Beach for 10 years. His awards include three Navy Crosses, two Air Medals, and a Purple Heart, two Presidential Unit Citations with one Gold Star, Navy Commendation Medal, American Defense Service Medal, The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with seven stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the National Defense Service Medial, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the Association of Naval Aviation, Early and Pioneer Naval Aviator's Association "Golden Eagles" and Tailhook Association, Virginia Beach Sports Club, and the Princess Anne Hunt Club. Funeral will be held at NAS Oceana Chapel at noon Saturday, Nov. 14. Arrangements made by H.D. Oliver, 2002 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Interment will be in the columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery on April 12, 2010. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VMI Foundation Inc., Box 932, Lexington VA 24450 or Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation, 740 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach VA 23451. The family wishes to thank of staff, both nurses and nurses' aides of Assistance in Living/Seaside, Heartland, and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital for the care that they extended to him. We will miss his wry sense of humor, his compassion, and his loving care for this family. "A true Virginia gentleman." Condolences may be made online to, Make a memorial contribution |
Patsy J. Edwards PORTSMOUTH - Patsy Jane Edwards passed peacefully in her sleep Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. She was the mother of Kenneth R. Edwards and James and Marsha Kinsey, grandmother of April Delia and James Dalton, and wife of Kenneth Edwards. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Kathleen Morgan and her brothers, James and Jimmy. Big sister of Michael, Danny, Donny, Sherry, Linda, Debbie; numerous nieces and nephews, all of Tennessee. A special thank you to Edith, Diana, April, Glena, her friends at Red Lobster and Rite-Aid and all of the family and friends that helped out during her illness. We can never express how much your help was appreciated. Help us celebrate the live of Miss Patsy Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Irene Wilkins Davis, who passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at her home, will be held at the Carter Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon, with the Rev. Fred Carter officiating. |
Emily Aquila Banks BRISTOL, Va. Mrs. Emily Aquila Banks, 85, 45 Oakview Circle Bristol Virginia, departed this life early Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Interment services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the V.A. National Cemetery Mt. Home Tennessee. Family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com Mrs. Emily A. Banks and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. |
Our beloved angel, Emily D. Beverly, 55, of Charlottesville, was called by God to join her parents on Thursday, November 5, 2009. She went peacefully surrounded by those who loved her., Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on July 4, 1954, she was the beloved first born of the late Amos and Joyce Beverly. Emily graduated from Lane High School and spent her life touching other people's lives. She cared for and watched over all of her elderly neighbors until their deaths and had helped her sister with her mother in law until she got sick. Emily never knew a stranger and was loved by all. She would share her grapes, figs and tomatoes with anyone. She had many friends at the Charlottesville Free Clinic where she received medical care., Her brothers and sisters are left to cherish her memory, Dick Beverly and his wife, Linda, Tim Beverly and his wife, Janelle, Joan Moore and her husband, Lanny, Pat Batten and her husband, Stan, Rosa Richmond and her husband, Eddie, Barbara Beverly and her husband, Eric Stone, and Becky Shifflett and her husband, Steve. In addition, she leaves her nieces and nephews, Teresa Hoffman, Lanny Lee Moore, Mark Moore, Gary Beverly, Kate Harlow, Melissa Batten, Jennifer Brown, David Richmond, Caryn Shifflett and Hannah Beverly-Stone; and great-nieces and nephews, Tommy and Jake Hoffman, Randy Moore, Amanda Batten and Gracie and Sean Brown., She is also survived by Mike Beverly, Henry Harlow, and Ruth Ann Kirby., She was preceded in death by Cupie Beverly., Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Rock Spring United Methodist Church in Faber, Virginia, 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009., The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Charlottesville Free Clinic, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902., We want to thank the wonderful nurses and nursing assistants at the Martha Jefferson ICU for their excellent care of Emily. They were truly remarkable. We also want to thank all the doctors who participated in Emily's care including Dr. Hammond and Dr. Ansa. |
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Eunice Marie Buchmuller BRISTOL, Va. A memorial service for Eunice Marie Buchmuller will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at State Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Mike Jackson officiating. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to, , 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City, TN 37601 and State Street United Methodist Church, 300 West Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, . Eunice Marie Buchmuller, 95, passed away quietly Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Nancy C. Steele. Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee Street, Brisotl Virginia, (276) 669-6141 is serving the family of Mrs. Buchmuller. |
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ROBBINS, Frances H., 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Robbins; brothers, George Harrup, Jesse Harrup, Otha Harrup Jr. and Robert Harrup; and sisters, Elizabeth McKinney Tyler and Mary Cotton. She is survived by daughters, Fran Mims and her partner, Jimmy Cole, Judy McLawhorn and her husband, Tim; brothers, Floyd Harrup and his wife, Ruth, Gilbert Harrup and his wife, Phyllis; sisters-in-law, Adelaide Harrup and Marilyn Harrup; numerous nieces, nephews; and special friends, Elizabeth Strother, Johnny Blaha and Mary O'Donnell. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Yale, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Cemetery Fund at Antioch Baptist Church, 20230 Peters Bridge Rd., Yale, Va. 23897. |
Frederick C. Dehne |
Nov 8, 2009 The funeral for Frederick "Freddie" C. Dehne, 53, who died Nov. 2, 2009, was held Saturday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with Michael Harrison officiating. Burial was in the Old Center Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Brandon Wagener, Kenneth Lockhart, Adam Lockhart, Dustin Cline, Deano Keene, Kevin Whitt, Jeff Whitt, Shawn Dehne, Jason Lockhart, Joe Wimbush, Dino Cline, Samuel Deal, Jimmy Dehne and Steven Dehne. |
BAUDER, Frederick Wharton, of Richmond, Virginia and Miami, Florida, died peacefully on October 27, 2009. He was born in Miami, Florida on March 27, 1926, the only child of the late John F.Bauder and Mildred Wharton Bauder of Ohio. He is survived by his only child, Page Wharton Bauder of Richmond, Va. Fred Bauder was a member of Miami Pioneers, the first generation born in Miami, Florida. He spoke glowingly of growing up in Miami and of life-long friends from Miami High School, where he was a student leader, graduating in three years. He joined the Navy V-12 program at UNC at Chapel Hill, and enjoyed life as President of SAE Fraternity, yearbook editor and member of the Order of the Grail, graduating in 1946. He had fond memories of working for his father's sightseeing boat business in Miami after college. He was a graduate of Harvard Business School, Class of 1949. He moved to Richmond, Virginia to work for Thalhimers Department Stores where he met his former wife, Betty Bunnell Bauder of Richmond. His business career continued at Miller Manufacturing, then as Director of Purchasing for A.H. Robins Pharmaceuticals for 15 years, and finally reaching his goal of retiring at age 55 from Virginia Power. Mr. Bauder was an original founder of the Fan District Association in 1961 and served as President, living in the Fan for over 50 years. A life-long sailor, he was a former member of the Potomac River Sailing Assoc., and Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami. He was a loyal member of First Unitarian Church, having served as Treasurer and on the Finance Committee. Throughout his life, his passions ranged from designing and building contemporary wood furniture, listening to classical and folk music, studying U.S. history, pursuing educational travel and genealogy research. His ongoing love of nature and gardening was fully expressed in his retirement years, dividing each year between Richmond and Miami. He joined the Virginia Grape Grower's Assoc., starting a vineyard in Louisa County, and in the winter, returned to his family home in Coconut Grove, Miami, pursuing a dream of planting experimental walnut and mahogany groves and fruit crops. He enjoyed a varied group of friends at "Happy Times", his Wednesday Breakfast Group, and over twenty years of Thursday evenings at the Robin Inn. In the final months of his life, he prayed to accept the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009, 3 p.m. at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Avenue. Interment will be in Miami, Florida. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to WCVE Public Radio or The Nature Conservancy. |
will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Ronk and Mr. Wayne McGuire officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to The , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106 A, Roanoke, Va. 24018, in memory of Gary D. Fulton. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
will then be held at 4 p.m. His ashes will be entombed at a later date at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Gus' name to either the City of Salem Animal Shelter at 1301 Indiana Street in Salem, Va. 24153 or to the Angels of Assisi Shelter at 415 Campbell Avenue, SW in Roanoke, Va. 24016. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Garrett family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
George B. Hendrickson BLUFF CITY, Tenn. George B. Hendrickson, age 94, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Bristol Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 30, 1914, in Buffalo Community, a son of the late George B. Hendrickson Sr. and Clementine Blevins Hendrickson. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was retired from Beecham Pharmaceuticals. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Dettor Hendrickson; and his son, George Olin Hendrickson. Survivors include: children, Jane Wilkins and husband Freddy, John M. Hendrickson and wife Wanda and Patricia Hendrickson; grandchildren, Amy Duncan, Adam Robbins, Sarah McGill, Jacqueline and Jonathan Hendrickson, Dawn and Brian Wilkins; four great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Cross and several nieces and nephews. At Mr. Hendrickson's request he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary Montgomery officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bristol VFW Honor Guard c/o 1st Sgt. Jim Nace at 434 Egypt Rd. Bluff City, TN 37618. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. in Altmeyer Riverside Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Rev. Pruden Haley Jr., 84, of Danville Va., passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. W.A. Mills and the Rev. David Bain officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
to celebrate her life will be held at noon Nov. 10 at Diamond Grove Baptist Church, 6890 Crittenden Road, Suffolk, with Elder James Williams and the Rev. Dr. Calvin A. Lillard officiating. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. A wake will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Crocker Funeral Home, 900 E. Washington St., Suffolk. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome. com., Make a memorial contribution |
Harry Absher TROUTDALE, Va. Harry Absher, age 71, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va. He was a native of Grayson County, Va., and had lived in West Grove, Pennsylvania for thirty-eight years. He retired from NVF Company in Kennett Square, Pa., and moved to Troutdale, Va., in 1996. Mr. Absher enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha "Peggy" Absher; one daughter, Karen Ham and her husband, Freddie, of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; one son, Danny Absher and his wife, Cindy, of Troutdale, Va.; his step-mother, Mabel Absher of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; five sisters, Rose Ann Greer of Lansing, N.C., Phyllis Stamper of Rural Retreat, Va., Macy Culbertson of Chilhowie, Va., Penny Sizemore of Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Pam Absher of Marion, Va.; five brothers, Mac Absher of Independence, Va., Scott Absher of Mouth of Wilson, Va., Larry Absher of Whitetop, Virginia, Tim Absher of Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Kenny Absher of Marion, Va.; two grandsons, Jacob Ham and James Clero; two granddaughters, Tonya Cline and Maranda Absher; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock, Va., with Bro. Johnnie Osborne officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Azen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Azen Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting |
HART, Hazel T., age 84, of Chesterfield, passed away November 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert G. Hart; two brothers, John M. and Otis A. Tingle; two daughters, Joyce A. Wilson and Murelene L. Hart; two grandchildren, Darlene M. Pierce and William A. Lawrence III. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy M. Lawrence; two sons, William A. Lawrence Jr. and Edwin M. Lawrence and wife, Becky; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; special family members, Jack Koonce and Vernon Lawrence; and special family friend, Jeff Bortner. Her remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 8. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 9, at 12 noon, at Bliley's - Chippenham Chapel, followed by interment at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association . Online registry at www.blileys.com. |
awards., Randy met his wife, Lieutenant Rosemarie Chisholm, an Air Force Nurse, at Eglin AFB, Florida in 1948. They married in 1950 and had four children., Upon his retirement in 1973, Randy and Rosemarie moved back to Virginia, living in Danville for a short time before finally settling in Roanoke. They traveled extensively and enjoyed growing roots in one place for the very first time in their marriage. Dad was active in veteran's organizations and retired military associations. He was a member of the Order of Daedalians. He was a Big Band aficionado with a large, extensive record collection and a wealth of knowledge about the Swing Era. One of dad's fondest memories was seeing his favorite band, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, play at the Glen Island Casino in 1939., He was a wonderful family man, a loving, supportive, and dedicated father, adored by his children and he will be sorely missed by them., He was predeceased by his wife, Rosemarie, his parents, brother, William C. Heard Jr., and sister, Marian L. Heard. His four children survive him: Charles R. Heard and wife, Sherry, of Dallas, Texas, Stephen A. Heard, of Sarasota, Florida, Carolyn M. Heard, of Lugano, Switzerland and Diane L. Heard, of Roanoke. Also surviving are his brother, Richard L. Heard, of Arlington, Texas, brother, John D. Heard and wife, Pat, of Rockwell, Texas; five nephews and two nieces, and several great-nephews and nieces., All is well...Safely Rest...God is Nigh., will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at St. John's., Interment will follow at the United States Military Academy at West Point., HEARD, Randolph C., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Special thanks to Hope Anders and Ashley Lucas, two loving caregivers, medical staff at Pulaski Health and Rehab, and Heritage Hall staff and administration. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.horne, Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at VaughanGuynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held by her children at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333 or to Sugar Hill Elementary, Gwinnett County, GA Team, 939 Creek Road, Sugar Hill, GA 30518. Dunn-Quigley, Stow, 330-688- 3866., Make a memorial contribution |
CONE, Howard Berkley, 90, of Richmond, passed away November 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth P. Cone. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capital Fund of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226. |
Wilfred Howard NORFOLK - Wilfred Al "Billie" Howard of the 7000 block of Auburn Ave. died Nov. 4, 2009. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in Graves Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Lemuel Williams presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery. Graves Funeral Home is in charge. www. gravesfuneralhomeinc. com., Make a memorial contribution |
Sherry Hunley, 49, of Bassett, died Friday, November 6, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Ida Lauretta Harrison, of 14313 Maria Drive, Chesterfield, formerly of West Petersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Born in Berlin, Germany, Ingrid spent her school years in Austria and Czechoslovakia with other school children. She returned to Berlin after the war and served an apprenticeship becoming a master tailor. She met her husband, Dan, while he was in the Army in Berlin. At the end of Dan's tour they moved to Williamsburg, where they were married in the Williamsburg UMC by the Rev. Jimmy Brown., Ingrid worked at Casey's Department Store and the College Shop for many years before opening her own business, The Blossom House. She became a Master Horticulturist, and became skilled as a stained glass artist in the later years of her life. She retired in 2005, and enjoyed traveling with her husband Dan all around the world. Ingrid loved her animals, including Arni, her constant companion., Ingrid was preceded in death by her parents, Franz and Hilda Pilz., She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Dan Jones; nephew, Enoch (Scott) Haley Jr. and his wife, Kathy; and niece, Dru York and husband, Maury., The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Nelsen Funeral Home. |
will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Rose; father, Harold O. Rose; and brother, Harold O. Rose Jr., She is survived by daughter, Jolene Rose; son-in-law, Daniel Fleming; and the light of her life, granddaughter, Wynter Rose., Memorial services, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Richard Croxton, will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Interment will be private. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
EMDE, J.C. Mason, "Red," died November 4, 2009 at age 90. Red courageously battled cancer for over two years, never allowing the disease to slow him down. Red's life experiences were vast. At 13, he played trombone in the National Guard Band. His expenses at Freed Hardeman College were covered by directing the college band and years later returned as a math teacher. Red's accomplishments with the trombone led him to attend Pepperdine University, where he became close friends with George Pepperdine, and continued playing band with the University of South California. Moving to North Carolina, he played with the N.C. State Symphony while teaching music in Winston- Salem, Mt. Airy, and Elkin, as well as organizing several high school bands. Red had his own dance band with Moe Purtill. Red left music behind and began his career at Boeing where he was an Industrial Engineer and Project Manager. After his marriage to Doe, he became a real estate broker and formed their company Redoe Realty. Red also, an ordained minister, performed many marriages and christenings of family members and friends. Red is survived by his wife, Doe; and children, Rusty and Sandy Emde, Terry Beaber, Trudie and Tom Pitkin, Kris Taylor and John Bucher, Tracie Taylor and Mark Justis; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Angie Locke. Red will be remembered for his humor, his patience, his wisdom, his eternal optimism, and the love he felt for his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution be made to the charity of your choice, to the Wounded Warrior Fund woundedwarriorproject.org or to the Music Teachers National Association http://www.mtnafoundation.org/ |
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James Grindstaff |
Nov 8, 2009 The funeral for James "Jimmy" Grindstaff, 63, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 3, 2009, was held Saturday at Fieldale Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Schelling and Frank Gribble II officiating. Burial was in Blackberry Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Wagner, Billy Adkins, Richard Pike, Horace Martin, Mike Mason, Wayne Clark, Joey Craig, Marly Grindstaff, Richard Grindstaff, Andy Grindstaff and Jason Grindstaff. Arrangements were handled by Bassett Funeral Service. |
LAMB, James M., 85, of Henrico County, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Mildred; daughter, Kathleen Kurtz (Richard); sister, Myrtle Bell; brother, Carl Lamb; grandchildren, Kristopher Kurtz (Rachel), Laurel Kurtz; and one great-grandchild, Vance Kurtz. James retired from Reynolds Metals Corp., with over 40 years of service. James enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. He was a member of Fork Baptist Church in Louisa, Va. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Va., where services will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Cemetery, Louisa, Va. |
Mignon S. Jenkins EDENTON - Mignon Stallings Jenkins of Edenton passed away in Los Angeles Oct. 12, 2009. She was the daughter of the Rev. W.H.A. Stallings and Martha J. Stallings and the sister of Matilda S. Freeman. Mignon taught in the schools of North Carolina, but most of her career was in New York City public schools where she retired after 30 years. She received a B.A. from Shaw University, North Carolina, and M.A. from Columbia University, New York City. She was a member of the National Education Association and Delta Gamma Chapter of National Society, Phi Delta Kappa in New York and Virginia. A memorial celebration will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Providence Baptist Church, Edenton. Internment will be in Vine Oak Cemetery. Services by Rowsom Funeral Home, Edenton., Make a memorial contribution |
Jennifer Cordelia Washington, 47, of Charlottesville, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at a local health care center., She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Washington; a sister, Valerie Washington; and one brother, Malcolm Washington., She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving and devoted family; her mother, Mildred White Washington of Charlottesville; two brothers, Leroy Washington Jr. and Gregory Washington and one sister, Tiffinnie Washington, all of Charlottesville; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at New Covenant Pentecostal Church with Bishop William Nowell officiating. Interment will follow at Springfield Baptist Church cemetery in Troy., Services of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service Inc. Doris A. McClenny, Mortician. |
will be held on Monday November 9, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Liberty Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Joy Ranch in Woodlawn, Va., or to the Giedons. A guestbook is available online by visiting, . Vaughan -Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Kitchen Ward; parents, Lester E. and Sara E. Ward; stepfather, Richard Cooper; and brother, Murray Ward., He is survived by four children, Jerry E. "Jay" Ward Jr. and wife, MaryRose, Robert W. Kitchen and wife, Lisa, Shari Kitchen Rucker and husband, Rick, and Rodney V. Kitchen; three grandchildren, Marinda Kitchen, Jerry E. "Trey" Ward III, and Amber Bowen; stepmother, Edna Cooper; sister-in-law, Katherine Ward; two nieces, Mary Charles Pawlikowski and husband, Rick, and Betsy Ward; and extended family which he dearly loved., The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and at other times at 132 Villa Drive, Poquoson. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home chapel by Pastor John Paul Basham. Burial will follow at Veterans Memorial Gardens, Hampton with military honors. |
CODY, Jessie Rene, of Richmond, died November 6, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
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John Albert Welch Jr. BRISTOL, Tenn. John Albert Welch Jr., age 58, passed away Saturday, Nov. 07, 2009, at Life Care of Gray, Tenn. He was born May 1, 1951, in Knoxville, Tenn., a son of the late John A. Welch and Billie Lee Duggan Welch. He was a salesman for Life Investors Insurance and was a 1969 graduate of Tennessee High School. John was an avid drummer with various local bands throughout the years. Survivors include: wife, Teresa Eggers Welch; sons, Travis Welch and Brett Welch; sister, Shirley Welch Bunn; brother, Barney Joe Welch; nieces, Ashley Bunn Binkley and husband Eric and Jordan Bunn. A funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service in the mausoleum. Online condolences may be registered at |
MANN, John E. Sr., age 73, of Midlothian, was reunited with his family in Heaven on Saturday, November 7, 2009. He is survived by four daughters, Freida Mann, Teresa Johnson, Tammy Mann and Crystal Mann; a son, John E. Mann Jr.; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy Crump. He was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Mr. Mann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He had a strong faith in God which he instilled in his children. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 9, at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, where funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 10. Interment 3 p.m., at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Charlotte Courthouse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of Richmond, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
STELBASKY, John Steven, 58, lovingly remembered as Johnny, departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2009. He was the only child of the late Julie Agnes and John George Stelbasky Sr. Raised in Norfolk, Johnny came to Richmond in 2004 to work for St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Within the church, he found a family of friends and took great pleasure in devoting his time to them. He will be greatly missed by Robert "Butch" Griner, M.C. Yarbourgh, Linda Pitts, and all the staff and parishioners at St. Paul's. Special thanks to all of the people who helped Johnny through his last few difficult months of illness. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace Street. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Emmaus Ministry at St. Paul's in Johnny's memory. |
Josephine "Jo" O'Connor, 88, of Williamsburg, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009., Jo was born on May 26, 1921. She became Walter O'Connor's "bride" on July 25, 1942, and they were married for 67 wonderful years., Jo was the mother of Candice Rice and the late Thomas O'Connor and the mother-in-law to Kenneth Rice and Jean O'Connor., She is survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jo was the sister of Eleanor Christie and the late Margaret Garrison., She volunteered for 21 years at Martha Jefferson Hospital, gave often to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and was an active member of the Catholic Church., Jo's motto was "Live. Love. Laugh." That's what she always did, and that's what people did when they were with her., A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at St. Bede Catholic Church. |
Dr. Karen E. Holt, 54, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. She was an assistant vice president of the Institute for Public Service at the University of Tennessee., A native of Paducah, Kentucky, Dr. Holt spent the majority of her career fulfilling her passion for public service, civil rights, and civic engagement. The scope and diversity of Dr. Holt's work was extraordinary. Before coming to the Institute for Public Service in 2008, Dr. Holt had previously served as an associate general counsel at University of Tennessee from 1985 until 1995, led the University of Virginia's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs from 1997 until 2003, was an attorney with the Civil and Civil Rights Divisions of the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. from 1983 until 1985, served as executive director of Project Pericles in New York from 2003 until 2005, and was director of the Fanning Institute at the University of Georgia from 2006 until 2008. Dr. Holt was also an impassioned teacher in courses on American Government and Administrative Law at University of Tennessee, and in the Law of Higher Education at University of Virginia., While serving as associate general counsel at University of Tennessee, Dr. Holt completed a doctorate in Political Science, concentrating in Public Law, Public Administration, and Methodology. Her dissertation research culminated in a book, When Officials Clash- Implementation of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, published by Praeger Press in 1998. She authored papers published in the Journal of Family Law and the Tennessee Law Review, among others., Dr. Holt's interest in improving equal opportunity policy led her to accept the position as Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at University of Virginia in 1997. In collaboration with her staff and university faculty, Dr. Holt revised EEO policies, procedures and outreach to enhance equality and access throughout the university. Describing her time at University of Virginia, one of her colleagues wrote: "During our years working together, her wisdom and kindness meant the most to me; she taught me about coping, about strength and about hope. We are still building on the foundation she created at the EOP. Her impact on the University was extraordinary." Karen was honored at University of Virginia's EOP Champion Awards ceremony on November 2, 2009., After building the EOP programs at University of Virginia, Dr. Holt became interested in broader educational policy and accepted an offer to become the first Executive Director of Project Pericles in New York in 2003. About her service to Project Pericles, Eugene M. Lang wrote: "Karen was the inaugural Executive Director of Project Pericles, and we could not have asked for anyone better. She helped make the mission of Project Pericles - to encourage and facilitate commitments by colleges and universities to include social responsibility and participatory citizenship as essential elements of their educational programs - come alive, and her energy, wisdom, and interpersonal skills fostered the development of significant contacts and warm relationships with colleges and universities and with leaders in philanthropy, education, and the social service sector.", Dr. Holt began her career with a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working as a park ranger and later a park naturalist at Sam A. Baker State Park in Missouri, where she earned the nickname "Mother Nature" from her co-workers. She was the first female naturalist in the state of Illinois. She often surprised her later colleagues in law and public policy by her knowledge of animal and plant natural history and biology., Dr. Holt's great love of nature remained a constant throughout her life; special pleasures were walking in the woods, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, and being near water. She cared deeply for animals and maintained an ever-changing menagerie of cats, dogs, ferrets and fish. During her time living and working in New York, a pigeon eventually nicknamed "Rusty" came to visit Karen every day, sitting on the ledge outside her office in downtown Manhattan, and becoming a regular character in the office. With her beloved yellow Labrador, Honey Bee, she recently had begun to kayak the rivers near her home in Knoxville., She was an incomparable friend, colleague, and mentor, caring for others in every community in which she lived., Dr. Holt received a B.S. in 1976 from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), a J.D. (cum laude) in 1983 from the Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, and Ph.D. in Political Science in 1995 from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She was a member of the Tennessee Bar Association as well as the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Virginia Bar Associations. Dr. Holt also held memberships in the Athens (Georgia) Rotary Club, Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, Georgia Economic Developers Association, the Southern Consortium of University Public Service Organizations and the Jeannette Rankin Foundation. Of these distinctions, she was very proud of her inductions as a Duchess of Paducah and Kentucky Colonel., She was preceded in death by her parents and a step-brother., Dr. Holt is survived by her sister, Sharon Barton and her husband, Jim, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and their children, Clark Jackson and his wife, Nicole Bernardi-Reis; Matthew Jackson and his wife, Karen, and sons, Tommy and Frankie; Nora and Ryland Barton; and special friends, Madelyn Wessel and her husband, Tony McCall, of Charlottesville, Virginia., A memorial service will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee, from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Knoxville Botanical Garden, 2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958. |
HUDGINS, Kathleen Elizabeth "Kitty," of Richmond, passed away November 5, 2009 at the Retreat Hospital in Richmond following a long illness. At her side was her devoted niece, Dee-Dee Shue of Powhatan. Kathleen was born October 13, 1927 at Olden Place, near Crewe. She retired from the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation after 38 years of service. Over the years, she also worked part-time at Sears on Broad Street, the Mosque in wardrobe and make-up and typed for many professors at Richmond Professional Institute. All things in nature interested Kathleen. Cats were the love of her life and she leaves behind her beloved, Suzy, who has been adopted to a great home. An advocate of young people, she always preferred the company of those much younger than herself. Kathleen is survived by her sister, Anne Hundley Childress of Blackstone; eight nieces and four nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Warriner and Tizy Moore Hudgins; brothers, Robert, Boo-Boo, Petsi and Jim. Family and friends have hundreds of memories of beach trips, walks in the woods, picnics at Big Rock, family reunions, late night phone calls, and her connection to us all. You're home with Mama. The family offers a special thanks to the caregivers at Imperial Plaza and Hospice of Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA of Richmond. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, November 9, at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, 200 W. Carolina Ave., Crewe, Va. 23930. Visitation will be held Monday from 11:30 a.m. until time of services. Interment Crewe Cemetery. |
She married Jack K. Robinson on Sept. 12, 1950. She shared her husband's career in the United States Air Force for 25 years and they moved 14 times before retiring to Williamsburg in 1975., Kathleen and Jack were blessed with four children. Kathleen always provided a loving and safe home for her growing family. She was proud of her role as homemaker and Mother to her children, and considered herself blessed to see them grow into successful and prosperous adults with loving families of their own., She leaves behind her grieving husband of 59 years, her children, their spouses, and eight grandchildren. To cherish Kathleen's memory, there are, son, Jack Jr. and his wife, Susan Robinson of Rockwall, Texas; son, Bill Robinson and his wife, Linda Bilotti of Fairfax Station, Va.; daughter, Carolyn and her husband, Jim Kirby of Reston, Va.; and daughter, Marianne and her husband, Gary Gregson of Escondido, Calif.; grandchildren, William and John Robinson, Matthew and Carrie Robinson, Blair and Ross Kirby, and Kevin and Kaysie Flowers., A memorial service and reception for Kathleen will be held at the Williamsburg Landing on Nov. 19, 2009, at 10 a.m. in the auditorium. The funeral will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Dec. 23, 2009, at 1 p.m. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, from Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Chapel with Elder Clarence Stone officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Virginia E. Kelley Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, c/o Mrs. Betty Huffman, 175 Mountain Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 or to the rescue squad of your choice. The family respectfully requests that no food be brought to the home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, Va., www., Make a memorial contribution |
FLETCHER, Laura Kersey, of Henrico, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Hoffman and her husband, William; and brother-in-law, Willie E. Cole; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and family Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
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Christine K. Leinbach NORFOLK - Christine K. Leinbach, 54, was called into God's arms Nov. 2, 2009 at 1:05 a.m. She is survived by her loving spouse of nearly 20 years, Robert J. Jakobowski, and predeceased by her parents, James A. Leinbach and Ruth Rogers. Loving memories from her husband: "Chris and I met at the Animal Care Center on Jan. 9, 1990. I was just out of the U.S. Navy and tried to get a deal on a bag of Iams dog food because my bulldog had just had eye surgery. Chris was tall, blond and was known as the bird lady of Norfolk. The Compass even did an article on her. We talked and decided to meet that night. We hit it off and have been together since. We moved to Connecticut so I could get pipe welding education, then headed back to Norfolk due to her mother's illness. Pugs were always a passion of Chris' and we began raising, breeding and showing them. She taught me so much about both life and pugs. She developed a passion in me for pugs and I will never forget the first time she and I delivered our first litter. Chris was an amazing person and I can't believe her dedication to the quality and health of her pugs. I also can't believe how she impacted my life with her presence. Chris was in Hospice care for the past 18 months. They even asked her to participate in a video in hopes that it would help people she didn't know to get care and screening. She was a loving and caring person until the end. Chris was one grand lady and I loved her a lot, now it's time to let her go and take her back to the Smokey Mountains where she was born. I will spread her ashes with her mother's so they will always be together in God's country." Donations can be made at Suntrust Bank under the name, Christine Leinbach Memorial Fund. Proceeds will be divided between Hospice and Pug Rescue, one of which was her saving grace at the end and the other was her passion. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. "Chris - Forever loved, Bob.", Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Letitia Weaver, 51, of 7515 Jerusalem Plank Road, Disputanta, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. |
Mr. Lewis Barber Sr. of 1109 E. Booker Circle, Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, |
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Nov 8, 2009 Lewis Garfield Huffman, 76, of 1691 Cascade Mill Road, Cascade, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Morehead Hospital in Eden, N.C. He was born on March 27, 1933, in Pittsylvania County to William Garfield Huffman and Lee Anna Martin Huffman. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Huffman of the home; five daughters, Evelyn Shubrick of Frederick, Md., Barbara Jean Wilson and Patricia Huffman, both of Danville, Sylvia Huffman of Cascade and Audrey Huffman of Axton; two sons, Jerry Huffman and Fred O'Neal Huffman, both of Cascade; three sisters, Olivia Huffman of Cascade, Wilma Cousins of Axton and Rosa Womack of Ringgold; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Fisher & Watkins Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Marvin Slade officiating. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Barbara Jean Wilson, 460 Sugartree Church Road, Danville. |
Eva L. Lewis CHESAPEAKE - Eva L. "Sissy Baby" Lewis of the 2200 block of Lloyd Drive died Nov. 5, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, two sons, mother, Elnora Corprew, five sisters, one brother, and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at noon in St. Luke AME Church with the Rev. H. Powell presiding. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
KRABBE, Lorene "MiMi" Kinder, 87, died Sunday, November 1, 2009. She was a native of Indiana and a Virginia Peninsula resident for 64 years. She was a member of Warwick Assembly of God in Hampton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John F. Krabbe. She is survived by her two daughters, Virginia K. Lewis and her husband, Andrew, and Janet K. Blackford; her seven grandchildren, Kimberly Hass, Lora Usry, Drew Lewis, Shari Morewitz, Herbie Morewitz, Sara Jagodzinski and Bryan Delligatti; 12 great-grandchildren, PJ, Christopher, Camron, and Timothy Greene, Cory and Melissa Morewitz, Kristina, Stevie, Brandon and Dylan Jagodzinski, and Nicholas and Christopher Delligatti; three great-great- grandchildren, Emma, Julian and Amelia Greene; and three brothers, Thomas, Herbert and Andrew Kinder. A celebration of Lorene's life will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Weymouth Funeral Home in Newport News by Rev. Keith Frix. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will take place in Indian Creek Cemetery in Indiana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home. |
She was a native of Indiana and a Peninsula resident for 64 years. She was a member of Warwick Assembly of God., She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John F. Krabbe., She is survived by her two daughters, Virginia K. Lewis and her husband, Andrew, and Janet K. Blackford; her seven grandchildren, Kimberly Hass, Lora Usry, Drew Lewis, Shari Morewitz, Herbie Morewitz, Sara Jagodzinski and Bryan Delligatti; 12 great-grandchildren, PJ, Christopher, Camron, and Timothy Greene, Cory and Melissa Morewitz, Kristina, Stevie, Brandon and Dylan Jagodzinski and Nicholas and Christopher Delligatti; three great-great-grandchildren, Emma, Julian and Amelia Greene; and three brothers, Thomas, Herbert and Andrew Kinder., A celebration of Lorene's Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Weymouth Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will take place in Indian Creek Cemetery in Indiana at a later date. |
Eva Lucas ST. LOUIS - Eva "Setzer" Lucas, 64, passed away Oct. 31, 2009, with her daughter, son, sister, and brother-in-law by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents and half brother. She is survived by three brothers, Bill and Frank Harman of Rogers, Ark., and Jim Bob Hartman; four sisters, Wanda Jones and husband Sheldon of Republic, Miss., Nancy Nelson and husband Alvin of Abbott, Texas, Betty Knapp of Rogers, Letty Hartgraves and husband Bob of Rogers; two children: son, James Preston Setzer Jr. of Quincy, Ill., daughter, Dawn Marie Setzer-Bell and husband Michael of Norfolk; three grandchildren, James Michael Setzer, Amber Nicole Setzer, and Michael Joseph Bell of Norfolk; and one great-grandson, Logan James Diorides, also of Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
Corine V. Macon CHESAPEAKE - Corine V. Macon, 91, formerly of Norfolk, died Nov. 6, 2009, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She was born and raised in Courtland, Va. She was the daughter of the late Jesse D. Vick and Betty Norman Lamb Vick and the widow of Joseph E. Macon, her husband of 50 years. Corine was a member of Christ United Methodist Church since 1970 and a former member of Colonial Avenue Methodist Church where she was also a member of the United Methodist Women. Corine worked for Hofhemier Shoe Store on Granby Street in Norfolk for 18 years as a payroll clerk. Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Macon Martin and husband David; two grandsons, David J. Martin and Sean Martin; one granddaughter, Heather Martin; sisters-in-law, Edna W. Vick and Jean Vick; brothers- in-law, Frank Wine Sr. and Everett Lassiter; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters, Frances V. Ward, Marion V. Jernigan, Betty V. Wine and Ida Lassiter, and three brothers, Lloyd J. Vick, Alton J. Vick, and George W. (Bill) Vick. The family would like to thank a special caregiver, Bernice Moore. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Christ United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dan Phillips Abbott. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Christ United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
DUNN, Margaret Tuck, 90, of Richmond, widow of W. Hamilton Dunn, died November 6, 2009. She is survived by her son, Stuart H. Dunn and his wife, Patty, of Mechanicsville; three grandsons, Hamilton, Jeffrey and Randall and his wife, Donna; also four great-grandchildren, Bella, Graham, Ian, and Sabrina. Mrs. Dunn worked for over 30 years and retired as office manager with American Filtrona Company. She was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church for over 50 years. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Heart of Virginia Council, Boy Scouts of America, Richmond, Va. or the American Cancer Society . |
BROOKS, Mrs. Marie, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on November 6, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
DAVIDSON, Marion Owens, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Lancaster, Va., died peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Davidson. Mrs. Davidson was born in Warrenton, Va. and graduated from Gunston Hall in Washington, D.C. She was formerly a member of St. Mary's White Chapel, St. James Episcopal Church, The Woman's Club and Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club. She also served on the Muscular Dystrophy Board, The Virginia Museum Council, The Altar Guild and The Women of The Church at St. Mary's White Chapel, Lancaster County, Va. She is survived by two sons, Thomas B. Davidson Jr., his wife, Jacqueline R. Davidson, Charles O. Davidson, his wife, Martha R. Davidson; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, Healthcare Great Room, 2300 Cedarfield Pkwy., Richmond, Va., on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's White Chapel, 5940 White Chapel Rd., Lancaster, Va. 22503. |
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Wesley (W.F.) Martin, 83, of Bassett, Va., died on Friday, November 6, 2009, at Moorehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C. Born on August 30, 1926, in Stanleytown, he was the son of the late Stephen A. Martin and the late Estelle Fulcher Martin. W.F. was also preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Spencer Martin; son, Wesley "Donnie" Martin; brother, James Ralph Martin; and sister, Annie Mae Turner. He was a member of Valley Drive Baptist Church for many years. W.F. was in the United States Army during World War II. Surviving is his wife, Loma Martin, of the home; two sons, Timothy D. Martin, of Richmond, and Daryl B. Martin, of Bassett, President and Co-owner of Bassett Funeral Service. Also surviving are two stepsons, Steve Mitchell, of Bassett, and Roger Mitchell, of Bassett; and one stepdaughter, Patsy Hopkins. Mr. Martin has one grandchild; six step grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; one brother, John Shockley Martin, of Figsboro; three sisters, Margaret M. Dodson, of Norfolk, Marie M. Gibson, of Collinsville, and Libby M. Shelton, of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews. W.F. had a special caregiver, Angelena Martin, of Bassett. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service, 3665 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett and at other times at the home of his son, Daryl B. Martin, 243 Canary Road, Bassett. Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Bobby Rakes and the Rev. Doby Salmons officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hermon Church of the Brethren Church Cemetery with Full Military Honors conducted by the Martinsville and Henry County Honor Guard. Donations can be made to the SPCA at 132 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy for the family online may do so by visiting, Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., is serving the family of Mr. Wesley "W.F." Martin., Make a memorial contribution |
MYERS, Mrs. Mary Morton, of Richmond, departed this life November 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Myers Sr.; and one son Arthur Myers. She is survived by four sons, William Jr., Joseph, Roland and Morgan Myers; eight grandchildren, Chryshelle, Janelle, Cheritta, Joseph Jr., Angela, Charneese, Jordan and Rachel Myers; one sister, Viola Young; one brother, Bernard Morton; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three daughters-in-law, Chloricia, Elizabeth and Rene Myers; one sister-in-law, Sallie Morton, and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8150 Walnut Grove Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. R. Neal Siler, pastor officiating. Interment Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Doswell, Virginia. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
SPRAWLS, Mary "Lib," 88, of Richmond, passed away November 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, McGrada James. She is survived by her son, William "Bill" Sprawls; and a daughter, Ruth S. Macrae, both of Richmond; two grandsons, Billy and Jimmy Sprawls; and several cousins. Mrs. Sprawls retired as a receptionist with Drs. Bugg & Turner Optometrists. She was a breast cancer survivor. She loved people and loved being a resident at The Lynmoore. She was the life of the party. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Richmond Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure , 4905 Radford Ave., Suite 209, Richmond, Va. 23230. |
Maynard Franklin Kestner BRISTOL, Va. Maynard Franklin Kestner, age 88, passed away Nov. 7, 2009, at his home. He was born May 28, 1921, in Abingdon, Va., a son of the late Banner and Susie Counts Kestner. He was a carpenter and a US Navy Veteran serving in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ellis "Kes" Kestner. Survivors include: wife, Polly Kestner; three step children from a previous marriage; two step children, Gary Johnson and wife Kathy, Karen Edson and fianc‚ Sam Cassell; three sisters, Jenette Brown and husband Don of Oregon, Hazel Bonger and husband Wendell of Kansas, Betty Schadge and husband Al of Colorado; brother, Mike Kestner and wife Barbara of Washington; two grandchildren, Candace Edson and Lindsay Edson; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa Edson, Elijah Edson and Braydon Edson. Graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Jack Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont Hospice House at 280 Steeles Rd. Bristol, TN 37620. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Hanor and staff, Dr. Zaidi and staff, NHC Healthcare and Advanced Care. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Mazie Estep BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Funeral services for Mazie Estep will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Tri-Cities Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Haynes officiating. Entombment will follow in Tri-Cities Funeral Home Mausoleum. The family request that Memorial contributions be made to Wellmont Hospice House of Bristol, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. You may visit our website for more information or to post online condolences for the Estep family at, . Or call 423-323-5167. Mazie Estep, 69, of went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Wellmont Hospice House of Bristol. Tri-Cities Funeral Home 2630 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617, is honored to serve the family of Mazie Estep. |
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, with Pastor Joe Jackson officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Online condolences may be made by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Merritt "Mike" Truslow, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2009., Mike was a resident of Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was born in Batesville, Virginia, on March 30, 1936, to Montague and Sophie Key Truslow., Mike was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Mark, Dempsey, Randolph and Elwood; and three sisters, Lillian Baber, Geraldine Kirby, and Barbara Harris., He is survived by his wife, Orena Workman; three daughters, Sandra Goodrich and her husband, Tom, Ethel Rayburn and her husband, Brian, and Joann Ryan and her husband, James; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He also leaves behind three sisters, Denona Carver, Hawsie Fitzgerald and Lena Call., Mike was a long-time resident of the Covesville, Virginia, area and will be greatly missed by many friends here. Mike was a long-time member of Covesville Baptist Church, and was very active in the community until his move to Oklahoma., Arrangements in Oklahoma were handled by Ferguson Funeral Home in Chickasha., A local memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Covesville Baptist Church with Pastor Nathaniel Rexrode presiding., In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to a charity near and dear to Mike's heart, Friends Who Care Ministry, c/o Lucy Howe, Batesville, Virginia 22924. |
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at noon and all who knew Ray are invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church Choir or the Topper Franke Memorial Fund established by First Christian Church. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel, 540-389-9208., Make a memorial contribution |
WARE, Ms Minnie Eva, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on November 4, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. |
Misty Dawn Powers MENDOTA, Va. Misty Dawn Powers, age 25, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born July 6, 1984, in Bristol Virginia, a daughter of Cecil and Michele Meadows Powers. She was a lifelong resident of the Mendota area and was a member of Lime Hill Baptist Church. Misty loved animals, hunting and fishing. Survivors include parents, Cecil and Michele Powers; sisters, Brenda Jackson and Kathy Raby and husband Bobby; grandparents, Jimmy and Katherine Powers, Joyce Barron; very special friend, Michael "Mikey" Johnson; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Phillips and Rev. David Denton officiating. The burial will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at Peter's Cemetery in Hiltons, Va. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
CHANDLER, Natalie Marie, of Mechanicsville, was born on November 2, 2009, and went to be with the Lord November 4, 2009. She is survived by her loving parents, David and Amy; her big brothers, Jacob and Joshua; and many other loving family members. The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where a prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m. |
DABNEY, Mrs. Nazilee Goode, of Maidens, Va., departed this life Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
. He continued to serve his country as a civil servant drawing on his experience with airplanes. It was his love for the outdoors that drew him to his wife's family farm in Troutville following his retirement where he worked his garden, volunteered for the VA Hospital, and bowled many years with the OLD TIMERS league. He enjoyed a good meal, a good laugh, a good book and a good movie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur W. and Florence Nelson; and his brother, Allen Nelson of Illinois. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Woodrum Nelson; his children, Debra and Eric Tarburton, of Kentucky, Christie and Vince LeNoir, of Florida, and Mark and Sybille Nelson with Stacy Sauerbrun, of Troutville; his grandchildren, Brandon and Elisa LeNoir, of New York, Kimberly and Brandon Decker of Kentucky, Hunter Tarburton, of Delaware, and Tim, Jessie, Vince, Esther and Mallory LeNoir, of Florida. In lieu of flowers, please give a little extra this Holiday season to the Salvation Army bell ringers who held a special place in Donnie's heart. Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory are handling the arrangements. 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
BEALE, Mrs. Odell E., of Richmond, departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Beale; and her daughter, Cynthia G. Beale. She is survived by two devoted daughters, Regina Ruffin (Ernest), and Antionette Beale; four loving grandchildren, Michael and Keith Beale, Adrienne Capheart (Harold), and Chanda Ruffin; nine great-grandchildren, among them Brandi Beale; eight great-great-grandchildren; one beloved sister, Wilnette W. Joyner (Henry); and a host of nieces and nephews, among them, devoted Ellen Meade Gibles; other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted at Riverview Baptist Church, 2604 Idlewood Ave., on Monday November 9, at 1 p.m. Remains will lie in state one hour prior. Dr. Stephen Hewlett, pastor. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends, please assemble at the church at 12:45 p.m. Monday. |
SCHULZ, Otto Siebert, 75, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Alice Livermore Schulz. Otto, fondly known as "Big Boss" and "Paw Paw", was born in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. His career in land surveying was spent with Stone & Webster and then on to VEPCO (Dominion Power) until his retirement in 1994. Otto is survived by two daughters, Kristina Schulz Murphy and husband, Joe, of Nags Head, N.C., and Katherine Schulz White and husband, Matthew, of Midlothian, Va.; three grandchildren, Matthew Ryan Murphy, Erin Elizabeth Murphy and Patrick Holters White. Otto also leaves behind a brother, John Schulz of Hallandale Beach, Florida; as well as his best friend since childhood, John Schlittler of Walpole, Massachusetts. Otto adored his wife, kids and grandkids as well as the "Outer Banks" of North Carolina. He enjoyed watching CNBC with the sound off and the closed-caption feature activated. He spent hours a day perusing "The Wall Street Journal". His hobbies included repairing surveying transits and instruments; woodworking; saltwater fishing; following Washington Redskins football (even in their lean years) and NASCAR racing. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, and where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. |
RANDOLPH, Patricia Ann, formerly of 1202 North 1st St., entered eternal rest November 2, 2009. Left cherishing beautiful memories are her son, Darryl Tompkins; five grandchildren; aunt, Mary Tompkins; host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 100 E. Federal Street. Dr. Roscoe D. Cooper Jr. officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
His family and friends are praising God for his life and are rejoicing in the knowledge that he is wrapped tightly in the loving arms of Jesus. Paul was born on March 9, 1937, in Waverly, Iowa, and has lived in Yorktown, Va., since 1994., Paul graduated from the University of Iowa in 1959 as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He served for three years on active duty in the Air Force and three years in the reserves as a Logistics Officer. After becoming a Christian while serving in the Air Force, he dedicated his life to ministering to military members and their families. He received a Masters of Divinity degree from Denver Seminary., Paul and his wife, Lorraine, have devoted their entire lives to serving the Lord. He served as the Executive Director of Officers' Christian Fellowship for 22 years and led the organization through a period of growth. He cultivated Christian military officers at more than 400 installations worldwide and also helped develop two conference centers for military members and their families., Paul left Officers' Christian Fellowship to become the National Director and then the International Director of the Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, as a full-time missionary. During his career he traveled to more than 60 nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Militaries of the World. Along with his loving wife and helpmate, Lorraine, he was passionate in his mission work resulting in many people coming to know Jesus Christ. Most recently he served as the Associate International Director to Africa. Paul was also a well- respected elder and leader at Peninsula Community Chapel., Paul was an only child and was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Clarice Pettijohn of Shell Rock, Iowa., Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, partner and best friend of 43 years, Lorraine Forman Pettijohn of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two beautiful daughters and their husbands, Anne and LTC Rob Borcherding of Fort Riley, Kansas, and Lisa and MAJ Ramey Wilson of Fort Bragg, N.C.; six grandchildren, Katherine, Elizabeth and Meredith Borcherding and Tyler, Seth and Zachary Wilson., "Paul fought the good fight, Paul finished the race, and Paul kept the faith. Now there is in store for Paul the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to Paul on that day – and not only to Paul, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." |
Mrs. Pearl Esther Machen Davis, 53, of Barboursville, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville., She was born July 13, 1956, to the late Reverend David M. and Ida Ola Mae Green Machen in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Machen; and a brother, Sam Machen., Mrs. Davis was a member of the Blue Run Church Barboursville, where she served faithfully as Minister of Music and worked with many Community Choirs, as Choir director and music teacher for those seeking to play the piano., She is survived by her husband, Gregory Davis; one son, Marques L. Davis; two daughters, Olacynth N. Davis and Cadessa M. Davis; and one granddaughter, Kyra M. Davis, all of Barboursville; eight brothers, David and Joel Machen of Houston, Texas, James and Jonathan Machen of Minnesota, Dan Machen of Germany, Matthew Machen of Knoxville, Tennesse, Nathaniel Machen of Miami and Mark Machen of Daleville; five sisters, Mary Johnson of Gary, Tennessee, Ann Pritchard and Dorcas Michealson of Minnesota, Ida Machen of Kingsport and Denise Anthony of Frederick; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, 738 Park Street, Charlottesville with the Reverend Peggy Brice officiating. Interment will follow at the Davis Family Cemetery in Barboursville., Viewing will be held at the funeral home from 12 until 8 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009, and at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009., Satchell's Funeral Service Inc. of Orange is in charge of arrangements. |
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Peter Terrell "Terry" Marston, 69, of Crozet, died on Saturday, October 31, 2009., A celebration of Terry's life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Greenwood. Interment will follow at the churchyard. A reception will be held following the service at the church parish hall., Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
In Loving Memory Of Sharon A. Peterson April 5, 1963 - November 1, 2006 Sharon you were loved by all who knew you. You accomplished so many good things in your short life of forty-three years. Your efforts to make life better for the military stationed in our country and other countries were recognized by higher officials. You received several awards. Some of them were United States Productive Award Navy Meritorious Civil Awards Sustained Superior Performance Awards New building at NAS Oceana, Named Sharon A. Peterson Child Development Center A quote from one of the personal letters written by a vice admiral U.S. Navy. "All of Sharon's past accomplishments aside, there is no greater test of character than how a person deals with life threatening adversity. Sharon's courage struggling with cancer and leukemia over the past few years was truly a profile in courage and grace under fire". Thank you for being our beloved Sharon. Mom, Dad, John, Jennifer, Amanda, Kenny and Tarra Family and Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
will be Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Everyone is to meet at Bower Funeral Home, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski to leave in procession by 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to "Time Out Youth" at 1900 The Plaza, Charlotte, N.C. 28205,, . Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
at the First United Methodist Church. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Smyth IDC, Day Support PreVoc Program, Attention: Darlene Dean, 271 Mountain Empire Road, Atkins, VA 24311. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Poe family., Make a memorial contribution |
. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Joy Ranch Home for Children, P.O. Box 727, Hillsville, Va. 24343 and Dugspur Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 44, Dugspur, Va. 24325. A guestbook is available online by visiting, . Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home, with Pastor Nick Ward, Pastor Erin Ward, Pastor Ron Graham, Mr. Joshua Peterson and Mr. Johnny Radford officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
COCHRANE, Mr. Robert, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on November 5, 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family. |
HAMPTON - Robert "Bob" Everette Williams, 84, native of Asheville, N.C., and 60 plus years resident of Hampton, Va., passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. |
Robert Michael Partridge, 72, of Richmond, formerly of Charlottesville, peacefully passed away on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, 2009., He was the owner of Partridge, Hamlett and Associates., He was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Betty Payne Partridge; and their daughter, Kimberly Renee Partridge., He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Peggy Bricker Partridge. Mike leaves behind his children and their spouses, Lisa P. and Earl Currier, Norma P. and Charlie Sipe, and Robert Steven Partridge; and their children, Amber, Phillip, Ashley and Adam. He is also survived by his wife's children and their spouses, Diane B. and Forrest Nichols and Doug and Kim C. Bricker; and their children, Kristen, Kasey, Hanna, Kelsie, Adam and Tori., Funeral services were held at Bliley's-Staples Mill in Richmond. |
Juanita Gordon Robertson, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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FLEMING, Ruby I., 82, of Bon Air, passed away November 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde T. Fleming Jr. She is survived by four sons, Steven Fleming and wife, Karen, Kerry, Randy and John Fleming; daughter, Kim Silcox; three brothers, one sister, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Her family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and Monday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
In the early morning of November 2, 2009, LCDR Arthur Louis Ruedisueli, USCG, retired, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer for the past eight years. He fought so hard to live, enjoying life way beyond his prognosis. Born on Thursday, April 21, 1938, in Detroit, Mich., Art was the only child of the late James Charles Ruedisueli and Genevieve Lewin Ruedisueli. He attended St. Clair High School, St. Clair Shores, Mich., and graduated from the United States Coast Guard Officer's Candidate School, Yorktown, Va., in 1964. He also received an Associates Degree from Virginia Western Community College in 1995., A seventh generation seaman, Art proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard for 25 years. He enlisted three days after his eighteenth birthday in 1956 and rose through the ranks to become Commanding Officer of his own ship, the USCGC MARIPOSA, a 180 foot buoy tender, as Lieutenant Commander. He and his ship cleaned and re-set buoys in the summer and broke ice in the winter from Detroit, Mich., to the Saint Lawrence River. During his career, he served as Quartermaster on the USCGC MESQUITE, BUTTONWOOD, and WOODTHRUSH. As a LTJG, he was on the USCGC NETTLE and the USCGC BLACKHAW as XO. On the USCGC IRIS as a LT, he was also XO. His assignments took him to Honolulu, Astoria, Guam, the Philippine Islands, Cleveland, Toledo, Duluth, Yorktown, and Sault Ste. Marie. Art completed flight training at Pensacola, but chose to stay in surface operations. He did two tours of duty in Viet Nam, re-setting channel markers in the Mekong River after the Viet Cong would change them, trying to sink American ships, and helping to evacuate citizens from Saigon, during 1967 to 1968. Art's last assignment in the Coast Guard was as Director, Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Program, Great Lakes Region, Cleveland, Ohio, where he managed a $35 million fund used to clean up oil and hazardous substances on the entire Great Lakes and supervised a staff of 300 personnel. Service medals, commendations, citations, and decorations awarded Art include: Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with Combat 'V,' Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Viet Nam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Viet Nam Campaign Medal, Coast Guard Expert Rifle Medal, Coast Guard Expert Pistol Medal, Officer Cutterman Insignia (Permanent) and the Commanding Officer Command at Sea Insignia., Never a person to sit still, after Art retired from military life, he worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant as a procedure writer/illustrator for nine years and then at Hecht's until he was diagnosed with cancer in 2001. He was an accomplished woodworker and built several items, passing them along to friends. Art built and flew many radio-controlled airplanes in the Roanoke Valley. There wasn't anything he could not draw and then make., While in Hawaii, Art was a Scoutmaster in the Aloha Council. He collected stamps from the time he was a small child and helped many Scouts start their own collections. He was a Companion of the Military Order of the World Wars, Roanoke, Va., serving as Vice Commander. Art belonged to Cavite City Masonic Lodge, Philippines, and was a former member of Carrie Lee Chapter No. 108, Order of the Eastern Star., Art was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and a member of Ridge Rifle Club, Fincastle, Va., where he enjoyed serving as Range Officer and scoring shooting matches. He was also a member of the Virginia Shooting Sports Association. Art finally got the 500-yard shot on a prairie dog hunt with his brother-in-law on a 2004 hunt in New Mexico., Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Janina Utt Ruedisueli; and his children, David Ruedisueli and his fiancee, Cindy Beyler, of Michigan, Daniel Ruedisueli, of Pennsylvania, Deborah Ruedisueli Compo, of Michigan, Dawn Ruedisueli Heathman, of Washington state, Cavalier Anton (Tony) Romagnolo, who predeceased him, November 29, 2008, and Cristina (Tina) Romagnolo Gorman and her husband, Mike Gorman, of Richmond, Va. Also surviving are grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Chris and Margaret Cavalier and their daughter, Madelyn, of Pennsylvania, Race and Victoria Ruedisueli and their children, Isiah and Catalina, of Colorado, Daniel, Patrick, Randy, and Jeff Ruedisueli, of Ohio, Rianna Ruedisueli of Pennsylvania, Bruce DeBouvre and his son, Danny DeBouvre, Jackie Kersh, Jessica Kersh, and Ashley Kersh, all of Michigan, and Ruby Heathman, of Washington state. Shirley Ruedisueli, of Ohio, the mother of his four children, also survives. Art is also survived by his brother-in-law, J. Wayne Utt and his wife, Karen Wright, of Buchanan, Va.; close family friend, Elizabeth "Betsy" Stone; other relatives; the members of Ridge Rifle Club; and a host of friends., . Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory is handling arrangements, 540-362-1237., "Remember, when you look out at the ocean,, that's just the top of it.", Arthur L. Ruedisueli -, Make a memorial contribution |
JACKSON, Samuel Andre "Sam", departed this life November 6, 2009. Arrangements by |
Robert B. Sharp, M.D., 78, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on October 26, 2009. A private family memorial was held. Arrangements by The National Cremation & Burial Society., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Our Dad Garry J. Sharpe Sr. November 8, 1956 - August 12, 2006 Happy Birthday Dad. We love you, Always in our hearts. Garry Jr., Stef and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Sherry Hunley |
Nov 8, 2009 Sherry Hunley, 49, of Bassett, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Arrangements will be announced by Bassett Funeral Service. |
Funeral services for Ms. Shirley J. Byers will be conducted at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave. Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Horace Jones, pastor of Cornerstone Ministries, Petersburg, Va., officiating. Interment to follow in Peoples Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 12:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment., The family will assemble at noon at 1114 Arlington St., Petersburg the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 938-1053 or (804) 733-1983., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Byers online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Carol Johnston and Dr. E. Ray Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Troutville Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 309, Troutville, VA 24175, or NAMI Roanoke Valley, P. O. Box 20864, Roanoke, VA 24018-0864. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
from Kempsville Elementary School as a custodian and was a member of New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank C. Smith; one daughter, Renee Gilchrist; one son, Donnell Gilchrist; one sister, Wilma Ring; and a host of family and friends. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in New Light Baptist Church with Bishop Rudolph Lewis presiding. Burial will be held in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Community Funeral Home, Norfolk, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
at the church. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Sylvia M. Earles |
Nov 8, 2009 Sylvia Massey Earles, 71, of Fieldale, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on Aug. 22, 1938, to John Taylor Massey and Georgie Turner Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara M. Walker and Thelma Massey; and three brothers, Hooker Massey, Frank Massey and Norman Massey. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Carl V. Earles of the home; one daughter, Carla Jamison of Fairfax; a son, John Earles of Fieldale; three grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Cockram of Bassett; and two brothers, Layman "Jack" Massey of Fieldale and Wayne Massey of Bassett. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Ross Harbour United Methodist Church cemetery with Pastor Dewayne Troutt officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. |
will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Hutton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lee's Friends, 7400 Hampton Blvd., Room 201, Norfolk, VA 23505. The family would like to give a special thanks to Annette Heath for her support and friendship to Mary throughout the years. Condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
She was the eldest of 11 children born to the late George W. Lyons Sr. and Margaret Wilson Lyons; and was preceded in death by two sons, Carlton Hargraves and his twin brother, Larry Lyons; and a sister, Virginia Fulgham., She was a member of Faith Temple COGIC in Norfolk, Va., where she served faithfully as a Missionary until her health declined., She leaves to carry on her memory her husband of 61 years, Robert Lee Hargraves; a son, Robert Hargraves (Ruby) of Jersey City, N.J.; two daughters, Stella Montesa and Juanita Turner, both of Hampton, Va.; three sisters, Arlethia Keys and Frances Colander, both of Suffolk, Va., and Margaret Ward of Newport News, Va.; five brothers, James Lyons (Joyce) of Suitland, Md., Ellerson Lyons (Barbara) of Raleigh, N.C., George W. Lyons Jr. (Archie), Elder Curtis Lyons (Shirley), and Edward J. Lyons, all of Suffolk, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Doris Almond of Smithfield, Va., and Irene Gibbs of Norfolk, Va.; 10 grandchildren;, 15 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; five aunts; seven uncles; a host of other relatives and friends., A service to celebrate her life will be held at noon, Nov. 10, 2009, at Diamond Grove Baptist Church, 6890 Crittenden Rd., Suffolk, with Elder James Williams and the Rev. Dr. Calvin A. Lillard, officiating. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. A Wake will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, Crocker Funeral Home, 900 E. Washington St., Suffolk. Condolences may be extended to the family at |
Thomas F. Woodson III, Thomas F. Woodson III, 38, of Charlottesville, known to all who loved him as "Tom", left his earthly home on Thursday, November 5, 2009, after a 32 year battle with diabetes, to be greeted in eternity with his Lord and Savior., He is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Angie Woodson; and his baby girl, Daisy, who loved and watched over her daddy every night. Tom also leaves behind his mother, Joyce L. Woodson; his father and mother-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Layne of Crozet; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and Ann "Rocky" Lowe of Lake Monticello; sister-in-law, Amanda "Mandy" Loeser Forbes of North Garden; nieces, Avery, Sadie and Maddie; and nephew, London., Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas "Fred" Woodson Jr.; his paternal grandparents, Thomas F. Woodson Sr., and Rose Woodson Davis; his maternal grandparents, James E. and Louise J. Lamb., Also left to cherish his memory are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his parking and corner family that he loved so much. He had two special cousins, MacKenzie Payne of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Keena Katzenback of Raleigh, North Carolina; and numerous special friends., Tom was a 1989 graduate of Charlottesville High School and was a member of First Baptist Church, where he mentored youth in the Upward Basketball Program and was formerly a second grade Sunday school teacher. Tom was an amputee and loved to share his experience to help others cope with limb loss. He was the parking manager for Piedmont Parking Center, a job that he loved very much. Tom was a huge University of Virginia Football fan and loved his Cavaliers; he will always be remembered in his orange and blue., A special thanks to Dr. Barbara Post, Dr. Shepard Hurwitz, Dr. James Tiedeman, and Mary Grant, C.P.; all of you helped to keep him here to touch lives. Thank you also to the MICU staff at the University of Virginia Medical Ceneter, for all your compassion in Tom's last moments., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at First Baptist Church., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Tom Leland officiating. Burial will follow immediately at Monticello Memory Gardens., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131 or to the SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906. |
Wayne Henry Thomas Sr., 82, of Salem, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Timothy Seay |
Nov 8, 2009 Timothy R. "Skippy" Seay, 37, of 1848 Sunset Drive, Bassett, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 at Morehead Hospital in Eden, N.C. Arrangements will be announced by Hairston Funeral Home. |
Tom "Conway Twitty" Arrington LODI, Va. A committal service for Tom "Conway Twitty" Arrington will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Rock Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason McCall, Adam Wilson, Tim Widener, Jim Gardner, Tom Buchanan, Mark Farris, Joe Reeves and Martin Agee. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends at Tri-State Livestock Market, Bill Hockett, Gary Crookshank and Bill Trent. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to FRIENDS, P.O. Box 5677, Johnson City, TN 37602. Those wishing to express sympathy or share stories online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Tom "Conway Twitty" Arrington, 73, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700 is serving the family of Tom "Conway" Arrington. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with Ken Kurpik serving as minister. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Paul Phillips officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. with full military honors at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and at other times will be at the residence, 76 Parrish Road. Memorials may be sent to Saint Luke's United Methodist Church, 3090 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540 or the Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, Danville, Va. is serving the Tuck family., . please sign guest book at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with Pastor Chris Bennett and Pastor Larry F. Mann officiating. Interment, with military honors by American Legion Post # 16 will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Monday after 12 noon and the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
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Peyton O. Wiley, Sr. Peyton O. Wiley, Sr. 80, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Virginia Baptist Hospital following a year long decline in health. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife, Clara S. Wiley and his parents, Cloyde and Margaret Wiley. He is survived by his two children a daughter, Sandra (Sandy) W. Kinzer and her husband, John and a son, Peyton (Pat) Wiley, Jr. and his wife, Janice, all of Lynchburg. He is also survived by two grandchildren Steven Kinzer and his wife, Misty of Rustburg and Kelly K. Lefler and her husband, Matt of Fredericksburg. The most recent delights of his life were his great-grandchildren, MaKayla Kinzer and Katelyn Kinzer. He was also happily awaiting the arrival of another great-grandchild in the spring with Kelly and Matt. Peyton deeply loved and took pride in all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they all brought him immense happiness. Also surviving Peyton are his buddies for life, his two brothers, Cloyde Wiley, Jr. and his wife, Ethel of Urbanna, John (Ivan) Wiley and his wife, Harriet of Lynchburg and his extended family and friends. He is also survived by a special friend, Corene Carey. Peyton and Clara enjoyed many trips to the beach alone and with their family. They also enjoyed trips to various places around the world. They warmly embraced their large extended family and they enjoyed any event that allowed them to gather together, laugh, and reminisce. Peyton was a long-time member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. Peyton served in the army and trained in Fort Carson, Colorado for mountain combat. He worked for many years as a building inspector with the City of Lynchburg. After his retirement, Peyton enjoyed years of good health which he spent participating in his favorite hobbies of hunting at his cabin and fishing along the coast of North Carolina. Some of his favorite memories included hunting at the cabin with his father, son, brothers, cousins and nephews. He loved beach trips with his family and relaxing on the balcony looking out over the sand dunes. He also enjoyed eating out with family and friends. He was kind, caring and generous to others. For the last year of his life, Peyton experienced a steady decline in health. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Shawn Hayes and the physicians at Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital for their care and support. The family would especially like to thank Dr. David Leffke and the nurses and staff at Seven Hill Urology for their support and pro-active treatment as he battled cancer over 35 years. He attributed his survival to their efforts and the grace of God. The family deeply appreciates the extraordinary care and compassion given to Peyton by the emergency room staff at Lynchburg General, the Lynchburg City Fire Dept. EMTs, the nurses who cared for him on the fourth floor of LGH, the acute rehab center at VBH and the gentle loving hospice nurses of Hospice of the Hills, especially our Loretta. During the last two weeks of his life, Peyton and his family were ministered to by angels of mercy disguised as the nursing staff of the skilled care/palliative care unit at Virginia Baptist Hospital. We did not call that they did not quickly respond and they went out of their way to tenderly minister to us all. We also wish to thank the occupational, physical and speech therapists at both VBH and LGH hospitals, and at Gentiva Home Health Care for their attention to his rehab needs. Thank you also to the home health providers of Home Instead, especially Justin Ward, who went the extra mile to provide for Peyton's comfort and care during the last 6 weeks of his life. We have been so blessed to have had such attentive and competent health care providers for our loved one. We also want to thank our family and friends for your support and love over the past year. You are all blessings to us. A celebration of Peyton's life will take place on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:00 am at Tharp Funeral Home on Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg with Rev. Becky Cloud officiating. Internment will occur following the service at Fort Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7:00-8:30 pm today, November 8, 2009 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. At other times, the family will be at his residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502, , 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 or a charity of your choice. We will deeply miss Peyton for we loved him, sought his wise advice and counsel, and enjoyed his company and stories. While our lives will have an empty space because of his passing we trust that he is joyfully in the presence of God walking with his precious Clara and awaiting the reunion with his family and friends in God's own time. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com. |
Vercie W. Hilton |
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Mr. Vernon Ragsdale, 95, of 20414 Boydton Plank Road, McKenney, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at his residence after a period of declining health., He was the son of the late Thomas and Annie Ragsdale and was born in Dewitt, Va. Mr. Ragsdale joined the Center Star Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va., at an early age and upon relocating to McKenney, united with Big Bethel Baptist Church where he faithfully attended until his health declined., He is a veteran of World War II and served in the China-Burma-India theater. He retired from farming at the age of 85, reluctantly giving up his passion for raising cattle. He also held a second full-time job at the former Rochester Button Company in McKenney and retired from there after 22½ years of service., Mr. Ragsdale was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 49 years, Lillie Coley Ragsdale, with whom he nurtured six loving daughters., He is survived by all six daughters: Kathryn Gilliam (Linwood) of Pikesville, Md.; Marguerita Ragsdale of Washington, D.C.; Yvonne Nichols (Franklin) of Spotsylvania, Va.; Marion Ragsdale of Woodbury, Minn., and Ursula Powell (James) of Glen Allen, Va.; one faithful sister, Queen Ragsdale of Washington, D.C.; a loving friend, Caledonia Streat of Petersburg, Va.; five grandchildren: Linda Bembury (Jeffrey); Derrick Gilliam (Fawn); Debbie Gilliam, Donnette Gilliam and Karin Chisley (Darius); eight great-grandchildren: Kurt Bembury, Brandi Gilliam, Carmen Gilliam, Derek Gilliam, Mya Gilliam, Ciara Gilliam; Amber Reid and Kayla Chisley; one great-great-grandson, Christian Bembury; one sister-in-law, Viola Coley of Baltimore, Md.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., Mr. Ragsdale is also survived by a close and supportive friend, Thomas Blackwell of Petersburg, Va., who was his regular partner at checkers for many years, and who, with his wife Evelyn, faithfully visited during the several years of his declining health. He also received strong support, especially during his illness, from Deacon James Peterson and Minister Sarah Blackwell of the Big Bethel Baptist Church., Mr. Ragsdale was well-supported during his confinement by Care Advantage, Inc. Special thanks is extended to his primary care nurses: Katie Stokes, Gloria James, Florence Whittaker, and Carolyn Rosser, and to Faye Doyle and other nurses who supported Mr. Ragsdale during his illness., Funeral services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, McKenney, Va., with the Rev. Anthony Maclin of Upper Marlboro, Md., great-nephew of Mr. Ragsdale, officiating and Dr. Arlester Newsome Jr., pastor-emeritus of Big Bethel Baptist Church, will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Dinwiddie. The family will receive friends at the residence, phone 804-478-4679. The body may be viewed at the funeral home and at the church, Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral service., Funeral arrangements by the W.L. Fields Funeral Home, Inc., 10814 Doyle Boulevard, McKenney, Va., (804) 478-4811. |
BOND, Veronica Scearce, 95, of Richmond, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. She was the widow of Dr. William R. Bond, and a member of Ginter Park Baptist Church. She retired at age 83 from H.W. Goodwyn & Sons, and was involved in Richmond real estate for over 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie B. Hall and son-in-law, Dr. L. Thomas Hall III; son, William R. Bond and daughter-in-law, Alice Lane Bond; four grandchildren; a sister, Opal Scearce Chandler; sister-in-law, Dorothy Scearce. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hanover Humane Society, P.O. Box 1011, Ashland, Va. 23005. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009, in the Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery with the Pastor Billy Ronk officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, Eagle Rock, Va., 540-884-2276., Make a memorial contribution |
Peyton O. Wiley Sr., 80, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, November 7, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
William C. Gilley |
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He was a past deacon of Seaford Church of Christ; an 18-year member of York Lions Club; and chief of election officer of Tabb precinct for many years. He was retired from Alcatel-Lucent (formerly Western Electric)., His body was donated to science., A memorial service, conducted by Joe E. Parrish, followed by visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Seaford Church of Christ. At other times, visits and calls well be received at his home. |
SATTERWHITE, William Hudson, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully November 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carol Haas Satterwhite of Yorktown; his daughter, Kimberley S. Mayne (Troy); grandsons, Britt and Jon Rogers of Chesterfield; beloved niece, Kathleen Herndon of Highland Springs; stepdaughters, April F. Heinze of Coronado, Calif., Norma C. Fenton (Steve Oyer), and Mona F. Reichle (Donald); stepgrandsons, Trey and Fenton Reichle of Yorktown; nephews, Russell of Highland Springs and David Woods (April) of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; sister, Desta Woods of Kill Devil Hills, N.C. He was a past deacon of Seaford Church of Christ, an 18-year member of York Lions Club, and chief election officer of Tabb precinct for many years. He was retired from Alcatel-Lucent (formerly Western Electric). His body was donated to science. A memorial service, conducted by Joe E. Parrish, followed by visitation will be held at Seaford Church of Christ at 2 p.m., November 8, 2009. At other times, visits and calls will be received at his home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Building Fund, Seaford Church of Christ, P.O. Box 276, Seaford, Va. 23696; American Heart Association ; American Cancer Society ; or the Diabetes Foundation. |
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Nov 8, 2009 William Jones, 73, of 1121 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville. Arrangements will be announced by Stanfield Miller Funeral Home. |
DUTY, William Lester "Les", ended his final courageous battle on November 6, 2009. A retired attorney and counselor at law and a retired Lt. Colonel, AUS, Les was born November 19, 1926 in Rhodell, West Virginia, the son of Starling Ellis and Dora Smith Duty. The husband of Marianne R.B. Duty, his wife of nearly 51 years (November 28), he was predeceased by three brothers, Marvin L. Duty, Clifford Bernard Duty and Vinton Duty; and three sisters, Ruth Duty, Bertha Duty and Myrtle Adeline Duty Ring. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Mary-Leslie Duty-Emmons and son-in-law, Michael Lance Emmons; three brothers, James Russell Duty, Cecil Alvin Duty and Billy Gene Duty; and two sisters, Ruby June Duty Mitchell and Kate Lorraine Duty Cole; as well as many nieces and nephews. Les was a true Renaissance man. A student of the arts, science, religious philosophy, history, nature and politics, he was also a collector of coins and weapons. An avid sportsman, bird hunter and fisherman and world traveler, he grew up in the hinterlands of southwest Virginia. He enlisted in the Army at the age of nineteen, intending to make it his career. He served in Germany at the end of World War II and re-enlisted after returning to the states. He was trained as a paratrooper at Ft. Bragg, N.C., and as a tank commander at Ft. Knox, Ky. In 1952, while on duty in Korea, he was shot in the heart by enemy fire and left for dead, however, he managed to alert a medic and was taken by helicopter to a M.A.S.H. unit. After he recovered, Les was informed that he was no longer fit for combat duty, whereupon he remained in the United States Army Reserve until November 1986. With the knowledge that a career in the Army was denied him, he entered the University of Richmond, where after taking undergraduate classes he was admitted to the T.C. Williams School of Law (where he met his future wife). Deciding to broaden his spectrum of studies, he went to Virginia Commonwealth University (then the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary). All the while he was reading law with attorneys Flavius Walker and Raymond Dupuy, qualifying to take the Virginia State Bar examination in 1961, which he passed on his first sitting. He opened his office as a sole practitioner in 1962; 26 years later he was joined by his daughter and the firm of Duty and Duty (now Duty, Duty & Landry) was formed. Among other organizations, Les was a member of the Richmond Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America; the 82nd Airborne Metro Association; the National Military Reserve Officers Association of the United States; the Military Order of the Purple Heart; the Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni Association; the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the United States and the Ruffed Grouse Society. He was also a member in good standing (retired) of the Virginia State Bar and the Chesterfield County Bar Association. Les will be remembered by all who knew him for his compassionate caring, his loyalty, his honesty and integrity, his gentleness and inquisitiveness, as well as his wit and wry humor, his professionalism and his total dedication to the people and causes in which he believed. He will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. The family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., with funeral service to be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 9, at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Les will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on January 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to your favorite charity. |
NEWPORT NEWS - William Roland Akers, 'Bill', devoted husband and loving father, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at the age of 75 after a brief fight with cancer. Bill was born in Winding Gulf, W.Va., Bill served in the Army for two years after high school. He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a resident of Newport News. He retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 42 years of service as a shipfitter. He and his wife loved gospel music and enjoyed traveling after retiring. He enjoyed collecting elephants and antique toys., He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Dorcas Akers; his stepmother, Louise Howton Riggins of S.C.; his daughter, Chris Akers Wissman, husband, Mark, grandchildren, Hannah, Bethany, Jonathan and Matthew; his son, William Roland Akers Jr., wife, Lisa, grandchildren, Brittany, Kandice and Travis; his stepsister-in-law, Gayle Rosser and nieces, Dawn Capenter (Cornell), Lenora Rosser ( Rick ), Theresa McKee (Jonathan) and nephew Rodney Rosser. |
Williams, Quirinius - In Loving Memory of Our Son Quirinius Williams Quirinius Williams of Woodbridge, Va., who passed away on November 2, 2009 at the age of .... |
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will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Burial will take place at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Margaret's name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Zorr family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
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