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s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Aker family., Make a memorial contribution |
Rhett interned as an NBC page and loved sharing tales of the stars that came before his desk. In 1961, he came west and played a Zook brother across from his real brother, Arthur King, in a production of Plain and Fancy at the Pasadena Playhouse, before following the coast up to San Francisco. In the early 70's Rhett began to direct his love of rhythm and voice into poetry. He often said he loved nothing more than a blank page and he wrote on a daily basis. Musicality and joy of word play influenced his work, which he read at dozens of San Francisco venues, riffing on reminiscences and daily life. Years of training as a singer and at the National Academy of Broadcasting came through in the mesmerizing smoothness of his lovely, baritone voice. As an artist and person, Rhett was a mentor and an inspiration to many. He made connections throughout the art community of San Francisco. He attended writing workshops at Central City Hospitality House and the Tenderloin Reflection and Education Center, where he also sat on the Board of Directors., Rhett was a great believer in treating oneself with kindness, just as we would others we care about. Deeply spiritual and philosophical, Rhett helped establish the Tenderloin Self-Help center and was one of the original peer counselors who went to Esalen for training in reflective-listening. In 1989 his book Man OffBeat was published by Freedom Voices, and reprinted in 1990 and '94., This past decade, Rhett enjoyed creating colorful sketches while continuing to write and play music. He generously shared his work with family and friends., Rhett is survived by three cherished brothers and their families, William and wife, Pat, Gray and Peggy, and King, formerly married to Toni; nieces and nephews, Susan, Jane, Alice, Tricia, Megan, Danny, Reid, Robbie, Billy, Hal and other extended family., Rhett was preceded in death by his parents, longtime residents of Newport News, William C. Stuart Jr. and Susan Reid Williams Stuart. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Lola D. Bryant; and a daughter, Margaret Gaynelle Jordan., He is survived by four daughters, Brenda Lee Bryant, Carolyn Ann Frank, both of Manquin, Va., Nellie Gantt of Yorktown, Catherine Marie Adams of Williamsburg; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home., Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va. |
Sabrina D. Allen NORFOLK - Sabrina D. "Brina" Allen, 46, of the 400 block of Pendleton St., passed away Nov. 6, 2009, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was born Jan. 27, 1963 in Norfolk. She was predeceased by her father, Benjamin L. Allen Jr. and a sister, Tonya R. Allen. She is survived by one daughter, V'ona K. Allen; two sons, Torrence J.M. Allen and Alonzo T. Allen; her mother, Alma C. Allen; three sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of James A. Sr. ALLMAN 11/26/1924 11/18/2008, It's hard to believe that in eight more days you will have another birthday in Heaven. I miss you so much and will love you forever and ever until I will be with you again., Your Loving Wife,, Charlotte, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Angela U. Yourgal, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009., She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Yourgal; her parents, two brothers and two sisters., Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, George Yourgal of Fayetteville, N.C., and Robert Yourgal and his wife, Debbie, and her granddaughters, Monica and Loren Yourgal, all of Seaford; her niece and five nephews; extended family, including Mildred, and the many friends who loved her dearly., A Christian Wake Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the wake service. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home by the Rev. Joseph Majewski. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
POQUOSON - Anna Firth Fiese, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the Golden Living Center-Bayside of Poquoson., Mrs. Fiese was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; parents, Maggie Lena and John Riley Firth; and three brothers, Ed, John, and Gene., She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Insley and husband, Sonny of Poquoson; her son, Joe Blanchard and wife, Betty of the Eastern Shore; two brothers, E. T. Firth and Nelson Firth; five sisters, Betty Adams, Essie Firman, Judie Hogge, Queenie Holt, and Shirley Rabon; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel by the Rev. Donald G. Marsh. At other times, the family will be at 13 Bay St., Poquoson. Her body has been donated to science. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel with Dr. Lawrence Childs officiating. Burial will follow in Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post #1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 19, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers would be appreciated, however the family suggests memorials be made to the Hillsville First Baptist Church Picnic Shelter Fund, 1401 North Main Street, Hillsville, Va. 24343. A guestbook is available online by visiting www., Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
COMPTON, Billy, 64, of Chester, passed away November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Compton; and a granddaughter, Lauren Compton. He is survived by his daughter, Diane Overfield and her husband, Dana; son, Michael Compton and his wife, Kristie; brothers, Charlie, Paul and Sherman Compton; grandchildren, Jeremy, Ashley, Katelyn and Megan Overfield and a grandson to be born soon, Bradley William Compton; a cherished friend, Dorothy Castle; and many friends. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Walthall Baptist Church, followed by interment at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walthall Baptist Church Building Fund, 14001 Woodsedge Rd., Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. |
BOTTO, ALBERT P. - Albert P. Botto Albert P. Botto, 71, of Manassas, VA passed away at Prince William Hospital on November 14, 2009. He is survived by .... |
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will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
GLOUCESTER - Barbara Ann Koval, age 66, died at her home Nov. 15, 2009, surrounded by family., Barbara was a native of Pennsylvania and retired from International Union Operating Engineer Local #17, as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Loyal Order of Moose, Hamburg, N.Y. She was an avid Buffalo Bills football fan, enjoyed crocheting for her grandchildren and nieces, and working puzzles., Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Catherine Koval., She is survived by daughters, Danette Fisher and husband, James, and Bernice Detig; four grandchildren, Krista, Arianna, Darielle and Justin; great-granddaughter, Emily; sisters, Catherine Koval and friend, Mark Bernard, and Sharon Wright and husband, David; two nieces, Abby and Casey., A service of Christian Mass, officiated by the Rev. James Cowles, will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 17, 2009, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home., In memory of our beloved Barbara, contributions may be given to Alpha-1 Foundation, Attention: Development Office, 2937 W. 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133; or Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P. O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be held at a later time. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Research Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502 or to a charity of personal choice. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield., Make a memorial contribution |
Bedford H. Woodard, III |
Nov 18, 2009 Bedford H. Woodard III, 48, of Verona and formerly of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, William E. Ripley Jr.; daughters, Carolyn R. Smith of the Villages, Fla.; Jerri R. Hill of Gambrills, Md.; grandchildren, Keith Smith, Steven Smith, Audrey Masek and Melinda Scalio; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Jean Stansberry of Tennessee., She was a longtime member of the Williamsburg Methodist Memorial Church and a volunteer at the Williamsburg Memorial Hospital., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Williamsburg Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188 |
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Billie Virginia Bradley Marion, Va. Billie Virginia Bradley, age 86, passed away Nov. 17, 2009, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Va. Online condolences may be sent to, Arrangements are incomlete at this time. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, Va., serving the Billie Bradley Family. |
Billy King Blaylock BRISTOL, Tenn. Graveside services for Billy King Blaylock will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 2 p.m. in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Baltimore. Online condolences may be registered at, Billy King Blaylock, age 78, passed away on Nov. 13, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
HAMPTON - Blanchard Robinson, son of Blanche Robinson, died on Nov. 11, 2009. |
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Mecie E. Byrum CORAPEAKE - Mecie Eure Byrum, 90, of the 700 block of Middle Swamp Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Down East Health & Rehab, Gatesville. Mrs. Byrum was born in Gates County and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Linda Arlene Eure. A homemaker, she was a member of Middle Swamp Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll W. Byrum. Surviving are a son, Billy Byrum and wife Linda of Sunbury; two sisters, Linda "Sugar" Eure and Lillian Taylor, both of Eure; two grandsons, Robert Byrum and Richard Byrum; and one great-grandchild. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Middle Swamp Baptist Church by the Rev. Burt Pearce. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, handling arrangements. Friends may join the family at the home of her son, 114 NC 32 North, Sunbury. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
there at noon on Thursday, November 19, 2009. The Rev. Greg Fleshman will officiate. Reception to follow at the home of dear friends Robert and Laura Scott at 4965 Fox Ridge Road, Roanoke. Memorials may be made to the , 2728 Colonial Ave., Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015 in memory of Frank's late father., "When you are sorrowful, look again at your heart, and you shall see that in truth, you are weeping for that which has been your delight,", from G.K. Gibran, The Prophet., Make a memorial contribution |
Carl Atkins Aker Jr. RURAL RETREAT, Va. Carl Atkins Aker, Jr., age 69, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at his home. He was born in Smyth County to the late Carl and Lula Mae Aker. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy; and a brother, Claude. He loved the outdoors and especially farming. He is survived by one daughter, Coreitha Carty and husband John of Newport News, Va.; two sons, David Aker and Michael Aker of Rural Retreat; one sister, Rosemary Blevins and husband Lowell of Abingdon, Va.; one brother, John L. Aker and wife Nancy of Roanoke, Va.; one sister-in-law, Frances McAmis of Greeneville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Hall, Jennifer Hamm, Coty Aker, Rebecca Aker; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Debbie; and special pet, Rascal. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., with Reverend Mike Sage officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
Carlton L. Hudson |
Nov 18, 2009 The funeral for Carlton Lee Hudson, 71, of Penhook, who died Nov. 15, 2009, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Flora Funeral Service in Rocky Mount with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. He was born April 9, 1938, to Albert and Audrey Brooks Hudson. Hudson was a life member of the Franklin County Rescue Squad, which he joined in 1968. He also was a life member of the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads and was a member of the board of directors of the Western Virginia EMS Council. He was former owner of Exchange Milling Co., where he worked for 53 years. Surviving are his wife, Dolores France Hudson of the home; a daughter, Edythe Goodman of Penhook; two sons, Keith Hudson of Martinsville and Lynn Hudson of Boones Mill; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Hudson of Rocky Mount; a sister, Hazel Lovell of Sydnorsville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. |
Mr. Carlton Mason, of 20422 Church Road, Petersburg (Chesterfield County), died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the St. Francis Medical Center, Midlothian, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
NEWPORT NEWS - Carol J. Steinmetz, 62, of Newport News, Va., originally of New Jersey, passed away on Nov. 10, 2009., She is survived by two sons, Ronald Jr., and Eric; granddaughter, Samantha; four sisters and two brothers; a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. |
LOVELL, Carolyn C., 81, of Gloucester, Va., went to be with the Lord and join her husband, Herbert Lovell, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary and Robert Grandi of Suffolk, Dexter and Michelle Lovell of Gloucester; a sister, Lucille Martin of Tennessee; and a grandson, Joshua Lovell; and the extended family of Pat Minarik, and many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, 7 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com |
will be held today, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in Western Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Gray officiating. Condolences may be registered online at www., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Catherine D. "Kit" Watt, 89, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at The Chesapeake., In 1943 Kit enlisted in the Navy WAVES where she taught radio navigation as a Link trainer instructor. She met her future husband of 52 years, Marlin D. "Bob" Watt, in 1944 in Pensacola, Fla. She was honorably discharged from the WAVES as a specialist first class in November 1945. The couple married on Dec. 1, 1945, in Allentown, Pa. She thereafter completed her education at the University of Nebraska, receiving a B.S. in business administration in 1948., She moved to Virginia in 1957 and resided in Newport News for 49 years. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church where she served as treasurer and regularly attended circle and Bible study., Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steven D. and Candace M. Watt of Richmond; daughter, Susan L. Watt of Norfolk; grandson, Brian D. Watt of Richmond; and sister, Doris Loux of Allentown., A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6807 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. Interment will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or to Alzheimer s Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502. |
LA FRATTA, Charles A., 84, of Richmond, passed away November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Lena P. La Fratta; and brother, James B. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy K. La Fratta; their eight children, Carolyn L. Sternowski (Robert), Joan L. Kolenich (Tom), Laurence A. La Fratta (Charlotte), Mark J. La Fratta (Cynthia), Charles F. La Fratta (Sharron), John G. La Fratta (Lisa), Mary M. La Fratta, Lisa L. Lillie (Todd); 30 grandchildren; five (soon to be seven) great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Muller, Ann Ashworth, Jeanne Patente; numerous cousins; relatives and friends. He was in the NROTC at the University of Notre Dame (Class of '47) after serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S Intrepid. He was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps and was appointed Military Aide-de-Camp to several Virginia governors. He also served as volunteer band director at Benedictine for more than 20 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, November 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a Christian Wake at 7 p.m. at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following day at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Gayton Road. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor. |
Born in Suffolk, he had been a longtime Hampton resident. Charles worked 19 years at Langley Air Force Base. He was a huge WW II history buff and was a member of the Commemorative Air Force from 1995-2009, with a rank of Colonel., Charles is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Tyree and husband, Albert; and his friends and co-workers., A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Whaleyville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends will gather from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home., The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the |
He was a native of Gloucester and a member of the Rising Valley Baptist Church., He is survived by his wife, Louise Corbin-Reed; a stepdaughter, Lanita Knight (Lloyd) of Gloucester; a stepson, Alfred Corbin Jr. (Tilya) of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Walter Gilbert Reed of Boston, Mass.; two step-granddaughters, Shayla Knight of Gloucester, and Jasmine Wiggins of Rocky Mount, N.C.; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Thornton of Gloucester; two brothers-in-law, Arthur Thornton of Hephzibach, Ga., and Edward Thornton of The Woodlands, Texas; a dedicated nephew, Ledon Thornton of Richmond; a devoted caregiver, Eunice Burse Jackson; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends., The body will be placed in Rising Valley Baptist Church at noon on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Public viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Darry O. Echols officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery., Arrangements by Howard Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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ROWE, Charles Alan Jr., 81, of Dinwiddie, Va., passed away in his home on Friday, November 13, 2009. He was the widower of Beverly Hightower Rowe. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, he served in the US Navy at the close of World War II. After the war, he graduated from Richmond Professional Institute. Charlie retired from Fort Lee as a Supervisory Information Specialist with over 30 years of service. As an artist, my dad spent time making his family and loved ones many gifts from wood carvings and oil paintings. The beautiful things he created will comfort us during our period of mourning and provide us a lifetime of wonderful memories that we will always cherish. He also made an enormous amount of homemade wine, surpassed by none, that was joyously consumed throughout the years. He was true to himself and tried to treat others the same way. He liked and enjoyed people. He lived an unpretentious life and hoped that others respected him as he did them, faults and all. His wife was the priority of his life and he felt that she and his family were his biggest blessing. He is survived by son, Stephen; son, Michael and wife, Jan; daughter, Rebecca and husband, Larry Beightol; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Alan, Stephanie, Michael Jr., Adam, Jennifer, Thomas and Beverly; and seven great-grandchildren. After cremation, a private interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery, where his remains will rest beside those of his wife and son, Patrick; date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va 23226. |
at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The College of William and Mary Foundation, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795; Delaware Historical Society, 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, VA, 23221- 0311. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through, Make a memorial contribution |
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KIDWELL, Christine Newcomb, age 91, of Randolph, Va., passed away on November 17, 2009. She was the widow of Charles Russell Kidwell. She is survived by a brother, J.E. Newcomb Jr. and his wife, Elaine, of Randolph, Va.; two nephews, Retired Captain James H. "Hal" Hardaway USN of Alexandria, Va. and Jamie Newcomb and wife, Kay, of Randolph, Va.; a niece, Cathy Jo N. Palmer and husband, David, of Randolph, Va.; a great-nephew, Jay Newcomb of Randolph, Va.; and a great-niece, Katie Beth Newcomb of Randolph, Va. She was predeceased by her parents, James Edward and Alma Newcomb; and sisters, Mattie Newcomb Huff and Margaret Newcomb Hardaway. She graduated from Madison Teacher's College and taught school at Herndon, Va., Wylliesburg Elementary School, Fort Hill Academy in Clover, Va. and Patrick Henry Academy in Charlotte Court House, Va. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church, where she served as the Sunday school superintendent and teacher for many years. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Hebron United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hebron United Methodist Church's general fund or the Bacon District Fire Dept. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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will begin at 7 p.m. Reverend Rolando Twine will officiate., Make a memorial contribution |
George E. Clark Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - George Clark, 89, passed away Nov. 15, 2009. He was born in Savannah, Ga., the son of George E. Clark and Mary Evelyn Nelson Clark on Dec. 7, 1919. He served during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Nelle Heins Clark. Left to cherish their memory are their six children, Pamela, George, Nelson, Christopher, Lyn and Philip along with their families that total 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His sister, Ursula Sears, is a native of Savannah. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at Colonial Grove Memorial Park during a private family gathering., Make a memorial contribution |
Claude Hobson |
Nov 18, 2009 The funeral for Claude B. Hobson, 60, of 513 Rives Road, Martinsville, who died Nov. 16, 2009, at his home, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Saint Paul High Street Baptist Church with the Rev. William Shackleford officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens in Martinsville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hairston Funeral Home and other times at the home on Rives Road. Hobson was born in Bluefield, W.Va., on Dec. 1, 1948, to Harold Hobson Sr. and Susie Warren Hobson. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a retired educator at the Patrick County School System. He worked part-time at Wal-Mart and at Blue Ridge Rehab Center. He was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ann Hobson of Martinsville; two stepdaughters, Teresa Harris and Charlene Brown, both of Martinsville; three stepsons, Emmitt Carter and Ervin Carter, both of Martinsville, and Charles Carter of Collinsville; a brother, Harold Hobson Jr. of Richmond; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. |
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from 7 until 9 p.m. and other time at her residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 1700 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Va. 24401. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
JoAnne S. Craft, 72, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009. Memorial 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19. 2009 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd., Make a memorial contribution |
GALLANT, Daisy L., 76, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord November 16, 2009. She was the widow of Stuart Gallant, and is survived by a son, Anthony Gallant; daughter, Tina Morgan and her husband, Doug; daughter, Lisa Peck and devoted friend, Bill Sheldon; son, Troy Gallant; grandchildren, Ashley and Lindsey Peck, Brandon, Kyle, Austin and Kelsey Gallant, April Fortune; great-granddaughter, Lexy Fortune; and three sisters. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Dale Memorial Park. |
Daisy M. Barker |
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KORMAN, Daniel Joseph, 88, died November 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Myers Korman; two sisters, Emily Korman Hrtko of Richmond, Va.; Lillian Korman Eanes of Old Church, Mechanicsville, Va.; three sons, Daniel Joseph Korman Jr. and his wife, Nancy, David Dean Korman and his wife, Becky, and Douglas Charles Korman and his wife, Linda; five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Korman was beloved by his family and his church. He was a blessing to all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 5270 Charles City Road, Henrico, Va. 23231. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church. |
Denny was born July 9, 1957, in Orlando, Fla., and made Williamsburg his home for more than 20 years. He enjoyed being a Master Plumber, Working for himself, and for years with Cyphers Plumbing., Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, partner, and best friend of 19 years, Claudine, and their loving son, Joshua; Denny's loving mother, Kay Finger; his sisters, Pam Supplee, Valerie Finger; and brother, Kenny Finger; along with many wonderful nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his father, Sandy; and aunt, Norma., A Memorial Service will be held at Nelson Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m., The Finger Family would like to give a heart felt thank you to all those who helped with Denny's care, including family, friends, Dr. Thomas Tillman and staff, the staff of Hospice, and MCV., In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Riverside Regional Medical Center Hospice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Dewey "Shorty" Whitehead Sr. MEADOWVIEW, Va. A graveside service for Dewey "Shorty" Whitehead Sr. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens on Lee Highway in Abingdon, with Rev. Roger O'Quinn officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Raymond Warren, Glenn Mitchell, Justin Whitehead, Michael Whitehead, Daniel Whitehead and Ricky McVey. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. Highlands Fellowship Veteran's Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery are asked to meet at Farris Funeral Service by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
She was preceded in death by her son, Sam Nettles Jr.; her mother, Mrs. Lola Mae Whitley Banks; two brothers, Willis Leon Banks and Dewey Stefon Banks., She is survived by her husband, Sam Nettles Sr.; two daughters, Ladonna Banks and Tonya Nettles; father and stepmother, Willis and Ann Banks of Yorktown; five sisters, Bernadette Banks, Judy Spratley (James), Helen, and Ellen Banks, all of Newport News; and Cheryl White of New York; three brothers, Larry Banks of Norfolk, Roosevelt Banks, and Sherlock Banks, both of Hampton; eight grandchildren; four nieces; seven nephews; a host of extended family and friends., Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today, Nov. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, with funeral service to begin at 3 p.m., at the funeral home., Arrangements by M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
In Loving Memory of Betty B. DOGAN 11/18/1935 12/08/2008, Happy Birthday Betty Boo!, Now you're cruisin' in PARADISE!, Loved and missed by many, especially,, Carson, Susan & Baby, Make a memorial contribution |
Minnie M. Doleman PORTSMOUTH - Minnie Marie McKinney Doleman, 92, passed from this earth Nov. 16, 2009, to be with her heavenly father. Minnie was born in Lawrenceville, Va., and came to Portsmouth to attend King's Daughters Hospital Nursing School. She worked there after graduation and also when it became Portsmouth General Hospital. She also worked for several doctors including Dr. Ziv, Dr. Hollowell and Dr. Sayegh. She finally retired when she was 80. Minnie was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth. She was predeceased by her parents, Maude Eugenia Smith McKinney and Joseph Warren McKinney; her husband of 49 years, Marshall Lee Doleman; three sisters, Elsie, Ruth and Jean; and three brothers, Timothy, Melvin (Buddy) and O'Neal. Survivors include her brother, Irvin W. McKinney of Brodnax, Va.; two daughters, Barbara D. Livingston and Marsha D. Ruth (Donald W.) of Portsmouth; two grandsons, Todd Livingston of Los Angeles and Brian Ruth of Virginia Beach; a granddaughter, Kristin Phelps of Moyock; a great- granddaughter, Danielle Phelps; lots of wonderful nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth. A funeral will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home by Dr. George Oehler. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the caregivers from Heartland Hospice, family and friends who helped during her illness. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 or to a charity of your choice., Make a memorial contribution |
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MATHEWS - Dorothy Soles Hudgins, 86, passed away Nov. 17, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family., She was a member of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, Va. She worked for Richardson's and Hudgins Drug Stores for many years., She was preceded in death by her parents, Ada E. and Eppa C. Soles; her husband, Wilson G. Hudgins; her son, Wilson Junior; two brothers and four sisters., She is survived by a daughter, Patricia H. Owens of Hayes; a granddaughter, Jennifer and her husband, Jaye Roscoe of Gloucester; two grandsons, Wayne G. Hudgins and his wife, Donna of Gloucester, Jeff Custalow of Hudgins; and a great-grandson, Wayne Guy Hudgins Jr. She is also survived by two sisters, Hilda Belvin of Hayes, Rose Hudgins of Mathews; and one brother, Marvin Soles and his wife, Gracie of North., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, with interment in the H. C. Smither Memorial Cemetery, Hudgins., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to a charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen Marie Callis., He is survived by his wife, Sally Callis; a daughter, Mabel Foster and special son-in-law, Paul of Mathews, Va.; grandson, Heath Foster and wife, Carrie of Portland, Ore.; granddaughter, Bethany and her husband, William Allen Walker of Bavon, Va.; great-granddaughter, Kacey Walker; his dog, "Susie" and many special nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Mathews. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private., In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Mathews Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 1130, Mathews, VA 23109 or to Peniel Friends Church, P.O. Box 2138, Bethel Beach Road, Onemo, VA 23130 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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WILLIAMSBURG - Echo Washington Jones peacefully answered the Master's call on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at his residence. His life began on June 5, 1932, the son of the late Otelia and Washington, Jones, of Spring Grove, Va., He was a longtime resident of the area and retired from Colonial Williamsburg, after many years of service., He leaves to cherish precious memories his son, Clyde Washington and his wife, April of Reno, Nev.; his daughter, Deion Jones-Coleman and her husband, Barry of Richmond; his grandson, Justin Coleman; his devoted friend, Ollie Drew; and all his other friends at the Blayton Building. |
Edward Ralph Flanary Sr. GREENVILLE, S.C. Military graveside services for Edward Ralph Flanary Sr.will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Osborne Cemetery in Hardwood, Va., Dungannon area, conducted by American Legion Hammond Post 3 and Gate City Post 265, and members of the Virginia National Guard. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers and his many friends in Bristol will serve as honorary pallbearers. Friends may call any time at the home of Fred and Carolyn Helms in Gate City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church, 1741 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Online guest registry is available at, Reverend Edward Ralph Flanary Sr. passed into his eternal home on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. in Greenville. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Flanary family. |
BARFIELD, Emily Mahood, born August 26, 1923, to Hu Benjamin and Hattie Camp Mahood, passed away on November 16, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, M. C. Barfield; and her brother, Benjamin Mahood. She is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Connie and Buck Rosenberger of Woodstown, N.J., Kitty and Kevin Adams of Richmond and Te and Tommy Doyle of Smithfield. "Nan" is also survived by nine grandchildren, Ben, Travis, Camp, Tennys, Tess, Brian, D'mi, Michelle and Emily; and five great-grandchildren. "Sitter" is survived by her only sister, Romine and her husband, Bill Overbey, and their daughter, Susan Hollins, and her family. A memorial service will be held at a later time. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Research Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, Va. 23502, or to a charity of personal choice. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. |
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ROYALL, Ethel Hughes "Nannie," 97, on November 17, 2009 went to be with the Lord and her loved ones who predeceased her: her husband, Clarence Harris, killed in action in WWII; her husband of 53 years, Sidney Thomas Royall; a son, Robert Wayne Royall; granddaughter, Bonnie Lynn Royall; and grandson, Micah Hughes Royall. She is survived by two sons, John S. Royall (Charlotte) of Hanover and Ronnie E. Royall of Amelia; five grandsons, Dr. Jon Thomas Royall, Clifton Forge, Va., Adam Lee Royall (Kimberly), Chesterfield, Va., Ronnie E. Royall II, Roanoke, Va., Rowdy Wayne Royall and Joseph Edward Royall, Texas; four granddaughters, Crystal Ethel-Marie Royall, Birmingham, Ala., Casie Garner (Gene), Henrico, Stacie Odell (Brad), Amanda Royall, Texas, and Janet Moler Royall, granddaughter-in-law, Amelia; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
In Loving Memory Of Asa Steele "Bill" Eubank March 12, 1898 - November 15, 1989 Although it's been twenty years, you have always been loved and in our hearts. This would have been you and Sina's 91st wedding anniversary. Roland Eubank, Fountain Valley, CA.. Zilpha Eubank "Sue" McDonald, Va. Beach, Gloria Lee Eubank Evans, Richmond, Joseph F. McDonald Jr., Eleanor Parker, Patricia Faircloth, Katie Servant, Molly Siddle, Stephanie Burnett, Scott Evans and Allison Evans., Make a memorial contribution |
FOSTER, Floyd Kevin, 40, of Richmond, died suddenly on Sunday, November 15, 2009. He was the son of the late Floyd Milton and Mary Ann Garber Foster. He is survived by his uncles and aunts, John William and Laura Allmond Garber of Midlothian, George Alonzo and Phyllis Boyd Garber of Branchville, N.J. and Bessie Joyce Branham of Richmond; five cousins; a special friend, Valerie Byrd; and his church family of Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 W. Hundred Road, Chester. Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3400 Courthouse Rd., Richmond, Va. 23236. |
will be held 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
He leaves behind his beautiful wife, Heidi, of 34 years; daughters, Melanie and Jasmine; and grandchildren, Michael, Tyler, Alex, Christopher, Daniel, and Atiana., Viewing will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, at Carter Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held at 10 am. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at the Fort Eustis Memorial Chapel. Interment, with Full Military Honors, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk., We will miss our good father, daddy and opa., Guestbook available at |
NEWPORT NEWS - Florence Ann Shelton Savage, 59, of Newport News, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Angela M. Whitten, of Franklin, Va. Cremation services was provided by the Cremation Society of Virginia., Born Nov. 17, 1949, she was the daughter of Shirley Phillips Insley and James R. Shelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Phillip Shelton., She is survived by her daughter, Angela, and daughters, Kathryn Pemberton and Margaret Hendley of Parsons, Kan.; sons, Calvin Savage and Jeffrey Hendley; a sister, Sharon D. Heerdt of Hallwood, Va.; and brothers, Robert D. Shelton of Delbarton, W.Va., and James 'Andy' Shelton of Princess Ann, Md.;, also several grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends., The family wishes to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care during her illness., A memorial service was conducted Nov. 14, 2009, at the House of Prayer Holiness Church, in Franklin., The family requests memorial donations to the House of Prayer Holiness Church, P.O. Box 1255, Franklin, VA 23851 or to Heartland Hospice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009, in Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
CHESAPEAKE - Gail R. Hamachek passed away Nov. 15, 2009. Services are private. Condolences may be made to the family at |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Homes, Martinsville Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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Georgia Ruth Barry Bentley SHADY V ALLEY, Tenn. Georgia Ruth Bentley, age 91, of 1111 Winchester Road, passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. She was proceeded in death by her parents, David and Jetta Reedy Barry; her husband of 49 years, Clyde Bentley; two sisters, Mae Reedy Cole and Iona Musick; three brothers, Hubert Barry, Alvin Barry and Ralph Berry; her special friend, Thelma Cole, preceded her in death. Georgia was an active member of the Shady Valley Presbyterian Church, she served as a past treasurer and made sure the doors to the church were unlocked and opened for services. Georgia loved to quilt and do gardening, canning and visiting her friends. Georgia was retired from Raytheon where she worked for 13 years in assembly. Survivors include her two sons, Harry Bentley and wife Lonita of Blountville, Tenn., and Olan Bentley and wife Diane of Shady Valley, Tenn.; her brother, R.C. Barry and wife Peggy of Bristol Tennessee, and her brother/nephew, Gene Cole of Clarksville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, April Bentley of Blountville, Tenn., Kristy Bentley Scott and husband Chad of Satellite Beach, Fla., Gwen Bentley of Johnson City, Tenn., Beth Bentley Lewis and husband Chad of Jonesborough, Tenn., Kelly Bentley and wife Erin of Johnson City, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren, Samuel Scott, Caleb Scott, Parker Lewis, Payton Lewis and Paxton Lewis. Funeral services for Georgia Ruth Bentley will be conducted 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Shady Valley Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Thomas Peake and Mr. Jim Sherman conducting the service. Pallbearers will be Coy Bentley, Conley Gentry, Rick Campbell, Norman Taylor, Dick Righter, Kenneth McQueen, James Gentry and Dean Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Cole, Dr. James Shine and Dr. Donald Walters. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Friends may also call at the home of her son, Olan Bentley and wife Diane, 1228 Winchester Road, Shady Valley, TN at any time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shady Valley Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Charles McQueen 176 McQueen Road, Shady Valley, TN 37688. Internment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Sunset Memorial Park. Special thanks to Pam Issacs and staff of the Blue Ridge Senior Living Center and to the Johnson County Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed through our Web site at, Teague Funeral Home and Cremation Services is proud and honored to be serving the Bentley family. |
LEBANON, TENN. - Gerald J. Ammons lost his battle with Alpha1antitrypsin Immunodeficiency Disease on Oct. 23, 2009., He is survived by three brothers, Roger Dell and wife, Jeanette, Jackie Edwin and wife, Lisa, and Samuel Clay; one sister, Julie Lynn and fiancE, John; two daughters, Ashley and Danielle; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews., He was a member of Cullowhee Baptist Church in Cullowhee, N.C., Per his wishes, his ashes will be scattered on the mountain in Cullowhee., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 22, 2009, at Deer Park, shelter one, in Newport News. |
Gerald was born in the Greensprings area of James City County, where he was a lifelong resident., He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Hazelwood Otey; a son, Gerald J. Otey, Jr., and his wife, Gail; a granddaughter Aimee Otey Potash, and her husband, Chris; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Sidney Otey and his wife, Nellie; and many nieces and nephews., Early in life, Gerald worked 17 years as a Game Warden for the state of Virginia. He then moved into real estate, first as an agent and then as a developer, and was responsible for developing the last three sections of Chickahominy Haven in Lanexa, Va. As a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa, Gerald served as a Sunday School teacher, Deacon and on the Board of Trustees. Gerald was also a member of Chickahominy Lodge #286., The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at Liberty Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va., In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Building Fund, Liberty Baptist Church, 15810 Liberty Church Rd., Lanexa, Va. 23089, or to the James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 3135 Forge Road, Toano, Va. 23168, Tributes may be posted at |
Joyce D. Gillingham, 63, of New Castle, Va., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
She was born in Hendersonville, N.C. on June 29, 1920. At the time of her death, she resided at the Lutheran Home in Salisbury, N.C., but, since 1943, had been a Hampton resident, where she was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She had also attended St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Yorktown. Gladys was a very sweet and wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, who always loved spending time with children and cooking. She will be sadly missed by many., Preceded in death by her parents, Robert F. Levi and Louise Queen; and her loving husband of 51 years, John L. Pace., Gladys is survived by her two sons, Richard Pace and wife, Jewel of Hendersonville, N.C., and Donald Levi and wife, Sharon of Hampton; and five daughters, Judy Hodgins and husband, Wayne of Cleveland, Ohio, Vivian Smith and husband, Ernie of Yorktown, Va., Brenda DiSano and husband, Larry of Spring, Texas, Joyce Lamm and husband, Fred of Hampton, Va., and Janice Keller and husband, Joey of Salisbury, N.C., Gladys, known to many as "Granny," was a grandmother to 14, Kimberly Jewel, Ernest Smith Jr., Eric Smith, Rebecca DiSano, Johnathan DiSano, Keila DiSano, Loretta Metts, Denise Newman, Wayne Keller, Chris Pace, Robin Bloxom, Tracy Bloxom, David Levi and Jeff Levi. She was a great-grandmother to 17; and a great great-grandmother to three. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends., A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Lawrence Biermann. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Vincent Groover Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Vincent A. Groover Sr., 72, passed away Nov. 15, 2009, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Mr. Groover was born July 23, 1937 to the late William and Marie Groover Sr. in Ritchie, Md. Vincent served our country proudly for more than 24 years in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Shangri-La, USS Lexington, USS Wasp, and the USS America. He served with A-6 Squadrons VA 176, VA 36, and VA 42. Mr. Groover was also a dedicated family man and member of the community. While his sons were Scouts, he served as cubmaster Pack 424 and scoutmaster Troop 424. He was a longtime member and past president of the Tidewater MG Classics, and a member of the Aragona Civic League. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are a dedicated wife of 52 years, Pamela J. Groover; daughter, Diana L. Church and husband Ray; two sons, Vincent A. Groover Jr. and David P. Groover; five grandchildren, Dana M. Hadley and husband Terry, Paul Downing Groover, Jared L. Church, Dustin A. Groover, and Ashly E. Groover; great- granddaughter, Elizabeth B. Hadley; brother, William L. Groover Jr. and wife Dolores; many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents; sister, Gwendoleine M. Densmore Secrest; and two brothers, L. Gerard Groover and Eugene B. Groover. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many friends who supported them during his illness. Also, they would like to thank the staff at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for their excellent care. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Rosewood- Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Roselawn Cemetery near Marion. No flowers, please. Memorials may be made to the TV Ministry Fund of First Baptist Church, 501 W. 5th Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105 or Hospice Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. Special thanks to the staff of Oak Forest Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their excellent care of Chris., Make a memorial contribution |
HOLLAND, RAYMOND ANDERSON - RAYMOND ANDERSON HOLLAND RAYMOND ANDERSON HOLLAND, age 85 of Manassas, Virginia passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Virginia. Raymond .... |
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will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3920 Airline Blvd., Friday, Nov., 20, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to the Little League organization of your choice. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. "Miss me - but let me go: When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom -filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not too long. And not with your head bowed low, remember the love that we once shared. Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go!", Make a memorial contribution |
Irene E. Hancock, 87, of Patrick Springs, Va., died on Monday, November 16, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON, Harmon Franklin Sr., 79, of New Kent, Va., departed this life on November 14, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Ethel P. Johnson; daughter, Honoria Jackson (Allen); son, Harmon F. Johnson Jr. (Tammy); seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, |
will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in New Creation Assembly of God with the Rev. Mark Ackerman officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Marion L. Hersey PORTSMOUTH - Marion L. Hersey, 67, peacefully left to be with her Lord and Savior having lost her fight to cancer Nov. 15, 2009, with her loving family at her side. Marion was born July 8, 1942, in Bear Creek, Ala. She was an avid bowler and youth coach. A member of "Women of the Moose," she graduated from TCC. She loved to read, tell stories, crochet, and sew. She had owned a monogram business. Cherishing her memory are her loving husband of 48 years, Fred; three children, Rebecca, Fred II and Michael; two daughter-in- laws, Robin and Anna; 11 grandchildren, Nicole, Brandon, Kimberly, Megan, Alexia, Madison, Patrick, Michael Jr., Parker, Gabriel and Preston (expected Nov. 21); one great-grandson, Hayden Raine; three sisters; one brother; 40 nieces and nephews; many cousins and special friends. A celebration of Marion's life will be held Nov. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Portsmouth First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3915 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth. Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads., Make a memorial contribution |
at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Please visit the memorial at www.altmeyer. com. Donations can be made to Sentara Hospice Volunteer Program at 535 Independence Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, Ebenezer ARP Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Hilda L. Vazquez passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the age of 68. |
. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Rosie M. Holland; a son, Kevin S. Holland of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; two brothers, Gene Holland of New York and Eddie Holland of Norfolk; and a sister, Debbie Holland of Jacksonville, N.C. A funeral will be private. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Friends may offer condolences at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. A reception for family and friends will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth or the Portsmouth Humane Society. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Mary W. Howard, 81, Bedford, Va., died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-9167., Make a memorial contribution |
The Rev. Albert Spencer Hoyer, 76, of Hardy, Va., died November 13, 2009. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Belmont Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home, Smith Mountain Lake., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, at Flora Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Rick Poland officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will be receiving friends 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. and other times at the family home. www.florafuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
Irene P. Hunt PORTSMOUTH - Services for Irene Payne Hunt will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
She was born in New York on May 9, 1911, but resided in Hampton most of her life, raising two children, Mary Ann Eads and Cliff Gentry. The last 13 years were spent in Yorktown, where she resided with her son. She was blessed with six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, many of whom loved her and saw her regularly. She was a gracious lady with a delightful sense of humor and she will be greatly missed. We picture her with her Lord and Savior, where she can again play the piano and knit to her heart's content. |
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Nov 18, 2009 The funeral for Irene E. Hancock, 87, of 4700 Pleasant View Drive, Patrick Springs, who died Nov. 16, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Revs. Rick Anderson and Wayne Hannah officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pleasant View Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the home on Pleasant View Drive. She was born May 20, 1922, in Patrick County to Abraham Burton Lee Joyce and Dovie Atkins Joyce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lem Hancock; a son, John H. Hancock; two daughters, Betty Jean Lewis and Janet Lee Hancock; and three brothers, Raymond Joyce, Ralph Joyce and Coy Joyce. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Leon Hancock of Bassett, Wilford Hancock of Patrick Springs and Kenny Hancock of Bassett; two daughters, Helen Shough of Patrick Springs and Kathy Parnell of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, George Joyce of Hopewell; and a sister, Margaret Turner of Patrick Springs. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant View Baptist Church building fund or food pantry at 4432 Pleasant View Drive, Patrick Springs, Va. 24133. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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WEHRY, Janice Cobb, 67, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 49 years, Rodney Wehry, who passed away on August 17, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Fritter and husband John, Tricia Eichenlaub and husband, Matt; three grandsons, Tommy Bosher, Rodney Bosher and Brady Eichenlaub; her first grand-daughter due in January; three sisters, Hazel Holtzman and husband, Bernard, Marie Holtzmann and husband, William, Josephine Edwards and husband, Franklin; three brothers, Burton Cobb and wife, Karen, Mahlon Cobb and wife, Wilma, Stanley Cobb and wife Ann; sister-in-law, Betty Sharp and husband, Garland; many nieces and nephews; and her two miniature dachshunds, Mindy and Bean. Janice was a former employee of Signet Bank (Airport Branch) and Dr. Kahn's office in Highland Springs. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, Va., Services will be held 12 noon Friday at Corinth United Methodist Church, 23 West Williamsburg Rd Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Hospice Community Care of Richmond, 10128 W. Broad St., Suite J, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, Attn: Tricia Martin; or to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, N.C. 27710 Attn: Ellen Steinback. A Special thanks to Hospice Community Care of Richmond, her nurses Judy, Rhonda and her care giver Cheryl. |
HOLMES, Judie M., 72, of Powhatan, died November 16, 2009. She is survived by her loving companion, Vic Hall; two children, Patricia " Patti" Fraser of Midlothian, Michael R. Holmes of Florida; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Kelly and Warren Fraser. Judie lived for many years in California, Georgia and Maryland before finding her perfect country home in Powhatan. She tirelessly worked on behalf of causes that touched her heart and sense of justice, but as a student of life, she also found time to pursue numerous hobbies and to care for her beloved dogs. She was entirely devoted to her family, greatly enjoyed the company of her friends, and found yet another home at her church, St. Luke's. Judie will be remembered for her fun, loving spirit, inquisitive mind and endless sense of artistic expression. She loved to debate the topic of the day and did so with brilliance and passion. She touched many lives and will be sadly missed by a host of loving family and community. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Powhatan. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church. |
Jackie Donald Stone SUGAR GROVE, Va. Jackie Donald Stone, age 80, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at his home. Mr. Stone was retired from the phone company where he had worked for 33 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a lifetime member of the Marion VFW Post 4667, Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, and a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Johnson Stone; a brother, Bill Stone; and a sister, Thelma Hawthorne. Mr. Stone is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law; Don "Tinker" Stone and wife Chris and Albert "Porky" Stone and wife Nita, all of Sugar Grove; sister, Mae Leeman of Sugar Grove; brothers, Ivan Stone and wife Chris of Lincoln, Del., Roger Stone and friend Marie of Baltimore;sister-in-law, Sue Stone of Baltimore; brother-in-law, Kyle Hawthorne of Sugar Grove; four grandchildren, Jewel Whitworth and husband Justin, Amanda Crouse and husband Dean, Donnie Stone and wife Renee and Joshua Stone and fianc‚e Jessica; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Sugar Grove Baptist Church, with Reverend Billy Gwinn officiating. Burial will follow in Comers Creek Cemetery in Grayson County, Va., where military rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
VAUGHAN, Mrs. Jacqueline Marie Holland, 68, beloved wife of Charles Leigh Vaughan, entered into peaceful rest Monday, November 16, 2009 at her home in St. Augustine, Fla. A native of Portsmouth, Va. and a daughter of the late Floyd Bernard and Filomena Mary Holland, she retired from Fair Havens Methodist Church in Richmond, Va. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister and friend. To her children and grandchildren, she was a loving mother and grandmother, an avid supporter, a superb cook, a never-ending inspiration and a source of faith. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ronald Coleman Wood II; and her in-laws, Gordon Leigh Vaughan and wife, Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughter, Deborah Vaughan Wood and her husband, Ronald, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son, Kevin L. Vaughan and wife, Merrie Anne, of St. Augustine, Fla.; and daughter, Kristen Vaughan Braxton and husband, Dallas, of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren, Maribeth, Jackie-Leigh and Charles Wood, Ashleigh and Ansley Vaughan, and Kristopher, Nicholas, Zachary, Julia and Grace Braxton. She is also survived by her sisters, Joanne Holland Goldberg and her husband, Aubrey, Sherry Holland Braithwaite and her husband, Bill; and her aunt, Rosemary ReDavid Cooke. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, at Snellings Funeral Home Churchland Chapel. Funeral services will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, Va. at 11 a.m. Friday, November 20, with Pastor Tom Infantino officiating. Pallbearers will be members of her surviving family, and her godson, Keith A. Vaughan. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A reception honoring her life will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church following the services. The family expresses appreciation for the loving care and assistance provided by the staff at Haven Hospice of St. Augustine and Palatka, Fla. for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Fla. 32606, or to the Southeastern Alzheimer's Association. |
James is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Ruby Wilkerson; three sons, James Edward Wilkerson and his wife, Misty, Steven Eric Wilkerson and wife, Becky, and Mark Edward Wilkerson, all of Lanexa; his mother, Helen Wilkerson of Lanexa; two brothers, Bobby (Patricia), and Herbert Wilkerson (Joann) of Barhamsville; three sisters, Janet Hazelwood (Jerry) of Lanexa, Ann Marable (Jamie), and Rachel Reynolds of Charles City; six grandsons, Brandon, Spencer, Eric, Aaron, Stevie and Cody; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a loving in-law family., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA. Burial will follow in Tabernacle UMC Cemetery, Barhamsville. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at |
Jayne will always be remembered for her friendship and the relationships she maintained across decades and vast geographic distance. She was always there to help a friend and when she caught up with one after a long absence, it was as though they had spoken just the day before. Jayne had a passion for travel and her home is a gallery of the many places she has been. She loved the shore, frequently returning to the beaches she loved even after her health had started to decline., When she was not influencing the lives of friends and family, she enriched and encouraged the students she taught at Westfield Senior High in Westfield, N.J., Peninsula Catholic High and Gloucester High School. A day did not go by that Jayne would not go the extra mile to quench the thirst for learning, help with college admissions or counsel a student to sort out their path in this life. She treasured their visits after graduation and the chance meetings when she learned of, and celebrated in, their success., A service to celebrate Jayne's life will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home, 12746 Nettles Dr., Newport News, VA. Afterwards the family will receive friends. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HAMPTON - Jermaine Ezell Lee, 10, son of Katrina Lee and Ezell Moore, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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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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will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Fred Devan. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of Virginia Beach Animal Control, 2665 Leroy Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Friends may offer condolences at www.mem. com., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009., Make a memorial contribution |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Captain Joseph Martin Popp, (U.S. Naval Reserve, Ret.), 74, of Virginia, Beach died Nov. 15, 2009., A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Joyce Elaine Harlan Insley, 72, passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009., A native of Bridgeport, N.Y., Joyce had been a resident of Hampton Roads since 1979. Joyce had been a deli manager for local grocers and retired from BE-LO Foods after a number of years of service., She was the wife of the late, Kenneth Insley. Joyce is survived by her son, Mark W. Harlan and his wife, Cheri, of Smithfield; her stepdaughter, Cathy Shields, and her husband, Mallory, of Poquoson; four grandchildren, Melanie Shea Saunders, Kenneth Morris, Amy Washburn and Sarah Washburn; and soon to be great-grandmother of Laina Kay Mitchell to be born in December., Joyce will be remembered as loving and caring person. Patient and kind to everyone around her, her home was like home to many boys and girls who affectionately called her "Mom"., A service celebrating Joyce's life will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, with the Rev. Scott Benson presiding. A private burial ceremony is planned. The family will receive friends following the service., , c/o Lois Little, P.O. Box 4, Rescue, VA 23424. |
JONES, Judith Willet, 68, of Amelia, Va., left this world for a new beginning on November 13, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Prince Jones; her five children, Scott, Lyn, Missey, Molly, Mary; her siblings, Susan and Vernon; and a host of grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on November 19, at Hope Chapel at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 804-245-1369. |
Justice E. Coward |
Nov 18, 2009 CALLANDS — Justice Edward Coward, 75, of Callands, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. He was born Feb. 18, 1934, in Pittsylvania County to William McKinley Coward and Tabitha Aaron Coward. He worked for many years at Ennis Business Forms. He was a member of County Line Christian Church. Surviving are one niece and five nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Aaron family cemetery with Minister Dean Ashby officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Scott Funeral Home in Chatham. |
KITE, RAMONA LOHR - RAMONA LOHR KITE RAMONA LOHR KITE, a resident of Manassas, Virginia since 1957, died Monday, November 16, 2009 at her residence. Ramona was born .... |
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s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Carol Ann Kidd, 66, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Clara Panzenhagen. Surviving are her sister, Patricia Cole; her children and spouses, Kenneth James Kidd Jr. (Ann), Debra Ann Hudson, Jo-Ann Matthews (Kurt); Daniel Edward Pazenhagen Kidd (Tammy); and grandchildren, Kurt, Emily, Grace, Hailey, Nicholas, Daniel, and Hannah; and many friends in Rocky Mount and at The Village (Friendship Manor). Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Kikuyo M. Gunter |
Nov 18, 2009 Kikuyo Mizumura "Kik" Gunter, 86, of Danbury, N.C., and formerly of Patrick County, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at her home. She was born in Japan to Masaichi and Hisa Mizumura. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan W. Gunter. She retired from Bassett-Walker Industries, where she worked for 23 years. Surviving are a daughter, Louise Priddy of Danbury; a son, Bill Gunter of Bassett; two grandchildren; two brothers, Hiroshi Mizumura and Aichan Mizumura, and a sister, Tomoka Mizumura, all of Japan. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder Milton Gunter officiating. Burial will be in Minnie's Chapel Wesleyan Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, with the Rev. Rudy Tucker officiating. Interment will be held 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Rose Park Cemetery, Wolftown, Va. Contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, Va. 20110 or Rose Park United Methodist Church, Wolftown, Va. 22748, in memory of Ramona Kite. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Rachel C. Knight VIRGINIA BEACH - Rachel C. Knight, 71, entered into rest Nov. 13, 2009, after a long illness. Mrs. Knight worked in the financial industry for many years. She had an extreme lovable personality, as many of her customers and friends will attest to. She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Benton. Mrs. Knight is survived by her brother, Frank (Mary) Knight; sisters, Gerrie (Norbert) Kindler, Yvonne White; nieces, Katy Knight, Kim Squyres, Robin Snodgrass, Teresa Mizell, and Jennifer White; nephews, Keith Kindler, Kevin Benton, and Thayne Benton Jr.; grandniece, Katie Mizell and Nicole Benton; great-nephews, Zackery Mizell, Cameron Snodgrass, Austin Squyres, Andrew Squyres, and Thayne Benton III; a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside interment will be announced at a future date. Condolences may be expressed online at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Rosemary B. Kubik VIRGINIA BEACH - Rosemary Baldwin Kubik, 81, entered into rest Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, after a long illness. She will be dearly missed by the family and friends who shared in her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Mr. John H. Kubik; brothers, John R. Baldwin, Harry C. Baldwin, and Frank D. Baldwin. Mrs. Kubik is survived by son, John Gerry Kubik; brothers, Godfrey R. (Dorothy) Baldwin, Charles A. (Clara) Baldwin; sister, Elizabeth B. (Joshua) French; granddaughter, Sherry Kubik (Michael) Bradley; sister-in- law, Wilma Baldwin; great- grandchildren, Coleby, Logan, Layla; many other loving friends and relatives. She was a proud graduate of Granby High School and attended the Norfolk division of The College of William & Mary. Additionally, while living in Parsippany, N.J., she was an active member of St. Christopher's Catholic Church where she was a lector, and member of the Women's Society, a docent at Stickley's Craftsman Farms, and the SCA in her neighborhood. Mrs. Kubik will rejoin her husband in eternal rest in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced. Condolences may be expressed at www.altmeyer. com., Make a memorial contribution |
and was most recently employed as an independent contractor working in Afghanistan. Besides his beloved wife, he is survived by a daughter, Courtney LaConte; a son, Cody LaConte; his mother; two sisters, Luanne Wrobbel and Diane Tutton; a brother, Steven LaConte; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church, Norfolk, with the Rev. Ron Lee officiating. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Naval Special Warfare Foundation, P.O. Box 5965, Virginia Beach, VA 23471. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Dorothy Feazell Lackey, 75, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Suzann L. Landphair VIRGINIA BEACH - Suzann L. Landphair passed Nov. 15, 2009. She was born Suzann Lorraine Donahue Dec. 24, 1950, in Buffalo, N.Y. She was a school office employee for more than 10 years for Virginia Beach Public Schools at Pembroke Elementary. During her tenure she was PTA president multiple times, PTA officer, yearbook coordinator, and staff critic/supporter. She was also a Girl Scout Leader and served at countless cookie booths. She began work as a keypunch operator, went to COBOL programming and back to in-home data entry when her daughter was young. She stood as a 20-year Navy wife. She is survived by mother, Ann Donahue of Ridge Manor, Fla.; husband, John M. Landphair of Virginia Beach; daughter, Jana Ann Landphair of Virginia Beach; brother, Philip Donahue of East Aurora, N.Y.; sister, Rebecca Ann Dalton of Panama; many nieces and nephews in several states. Suzann was a caring friend, loving mother and will be deeply missed. Donations, in lieu of flowers, made in her name to the will be greatly appreciated., Make a memorial contribution |
. Memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's name to Meals on Wheels, 706 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Card Of Thanks The family of Stevie Leach wants to say Thank You to everyone for being so kind and thoughtful., Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Allen Light, 51, of Denver, N.C., and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
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Nov 18, 2009 The funeral for Linda H. Gauldin, 65, of 1129 Morgan Ford Road, Ridgeway, who died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C., will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. Jesse Smoak officiating. Burial will be in the Gauldin family cemetery in Axton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today and other times at the home on Morgan Ford Road. She was born Oct. 2, 1944, to Walter and Virgie Morton Hooker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gauldin; and a sister, Hazel Compton. She graduated from Drewry Mason High School and retired from Debbie's Staffing. Surviving are a daughter, Amanda Griffin of Ridgeway; four stepdaughters, Patricia Hall of Ridgeway, Debbie Adkins of Spencer, Marianne Eldridge of Woolwine and Lisa McMillion of Martinsville; one grandson; a sister, Jo Ward of Hampton; six stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. |
BROWN, Lois LaVelle, 94, of Richmond, Va., died November 10, 2009. Born in Waynesboro, Va., November 25, 1914, the daughter of the late Rev. Charles Henry and Ruth LaVelle Patterson Phipps, she was a graduate of Waynesboro High and Fredericksburg State Teachers College (Mary Washington). In 1940, she married John S. Brown, a graduate of Union Seminary. Devoting her life to her family and church, she specialized in visiting the homebound and in the instruction and nurture of children in Jewell Valley and South Boston, Va.; in Shelby and Raleigh, N.C.; and in Richmond. She is survived by Steve and Jodi Brown of Seattle, Wash.; Barbara Brown of Richmond; Pete and Donna Brown of Wilmington, N.C.; Ruth Brown, of Exmore, Va.; grandchildren, Bill Brown of Washington, D.C., David Oehler of Wilmington, Chris and Katie Brown of Seattle, Eric Brown of Atlanta, Austin Brown of Raleigh, and Ben Brown of Wilmington; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Lindsay Powell of Wilmington; sisters, LaVelle Pool of Waynesboro, Margie Lee Shick of Temperance, Mich., and Ruth Metzel of Richmond; a brother, Bill Phipps of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; son, Jim Brown; sister, Rosa Gilmer Williford; an infant brother; and brother, Charles Henry Phipps Jr. A graveside service will be observed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 21, at Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro, Va., followed by a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be designated to Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3401 Seminary Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
will be held 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
HUTCHINS, Lottie Loftis, widow of Carl W. "Piggy" Hutchins, died November 15, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Hutchins Wade and her husband, George, and Toni Hutchins McCracken and her husband, Chris; four grandchildren, Brennan Carl Turner "Brent," James Christopher McCracken Jr., John Roberts McCracken "Jack," and Anne Scott McCracken "Scotty"; and her sister, Edith Loftis Burton; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Obediah and Allie Arrington Loftis; brothers, Ollie, Howard, William, Francis, Doug and John; sisters, Modell Garnett, Inez Green and Mable Morningstar. A loving wife and mother, Mrs. Hutchins was a volunteer at St. Mary's and Henrico Doctors' Hospitals, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of Ridge Baptist Church. Her remains rest at the Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the First Baptist Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
Mrs. Louise Baugh, of 20909 2nd Ave., Ettrick, Va., died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at her residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
. She was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church and an active volunteer for several organizations in the community. Fran was a generous and giving person with a big heart who touched many lives. She was a joy to all who knew her, well loved and is now at rest with Jesus. She will be greatly missed by all. She left behind to cherish her memory Barbara and Steve Bailey, Erica, Alyssa and Thearin, Karen and Nahum Beristain, Jonathan and Juliette, Maryellen and Todd Maurer, Samantha and Joshua. She also leaves behind two brothers, Leo Endler and wife Annie and Paul Endler and wife Rene. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Lucka. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Nimmo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clark Cundiff officiating. The burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www., . The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Seaside and Harbourway for their love, support and the kind loving care they provided to our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the , 20 Interstate Corp. Center, Suite 233, Norfolk, VA 23502., Make a memorial contribution |
FRIDLEY, Madeline "Nappie" Willard, 91, of Richmond, Va., died November 16, 2009. Madeline was born on April 24, 1918 to Robert and Lessie Willard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Edgar William Fridley Sr. She is survived by her loving children, Dale Vernon, Jackie Bailey and Edgar "Mike" William Fridley Jr.; and devoted grandchildren, Paul, Eric and Whitney Vernon, Jennifer and Alex Fridley and Jay Bailey. She is also survived by her sisters, Dorothy Harris, Louise Paul and Hazel Weagley. Madeline leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thanks to Judy Taylor Hill, Connie Ilich and Carolyn Driggers for all their help, love and support. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, where the family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
COOPER, Mary Ann, 91, of Richmond, departed this life on November 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis E. Cooper Sr.; and daughter, Mary Meyers. She leaves to cherish her loving memory two daughters, Lavinia Newbill and Delores Smith; two sons, Lewis E. and Conway H. (Gladys) Cooper; host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church, 4317 North Ave. Rev. Franklin Harvey Sr. officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
MCREYNOLDS, Dr. JANE B. - Dr. Jane B. McReynolds Dr. Jane B. McReynolds, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Survivors include her loving husband of 20 .... |
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will be held on November 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E. church in Rocky Mount, Virginia., Make a memorial contribution |
. His most recent position was timekeeper for Virginia International Terminals which he held for many years. Kevin was a very unique man; he was loved and respected by just about everyone. He had many accomplishments throughout his life, but the love of his family was to him the most important of them all. Kevin had a deep faith and loved the Lord. He was a member of J.C.'s fellowship which is a outreach ministry for bikers. He reached out to those who needed the Lord, many of whom had never been ministered to. His Lord and his brothers and sisters in the Lord were very dear to his heart. Kevin was a very deeply devoted father, brother and grandfather. Kevin was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Marcotte and his sister, Barbara Marcotte. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart, Regina Marie Marcotte, to whom he was married to for 33 years; his four children, Ashley Newton of Norfolk, Michelle Kepley of Virginia Beach, Coral Marcotte of Virginia Beach and Eric Evan Marcotte of Norfolk; his three precious grandchildren, Autumn Demaio, Kevin Newton and Eric Marcotte Jr., all of Norfolk; his three brothers, Maurice Marcotte and Jim Marcotte, both of Redondo Beach, Calif., Jack Marcotte of Beaver Creek, Ohio; his two sisters, Dr. Maurine Gatto of Sea Cliff Long Island, and Debrah Hensley of Norfolk; and his mother-in-law, Dorothy Lucas Clodfelter of Virginia Beach. A funeral will be conducted Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. A celebration of Kevin's life will follow the burial. Food and beverages will be served in the Chesapeake Room at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel located on Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The family would like to give special thanks to his home nurse, Julie, for all of her care and dedication over the past two years and his family physician, Dr. Steven Hartline, for his diligence and outstanding care and compassion throughout the years., Make a memorial contribution |
WALDON, Margaret E., of Richmond, formerly of Mathews, Va., died November 16, 2009. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
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STROTHER, Martin, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord November 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Lee Strother; and his mother, Rosa Lee Williams. He is survived by four sisters, Shirley Watkins, Delorious Saunders, Annie Teresa George and Florence Strother; one aunt, Cecelia Cole (Robert); three brothers, Melvin Strother (Marva), James Tiller (Roslyn) and a devoted brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Betty Strother; one uncle, Tommie Tiller (Judy); and a host of relatives and friends, two devoted, Paulis Johnson and George Macklin. Martin was a graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School, a member of the U.S. Army, pursued graduate studies at Indiana University, and was a 1977 graduate of Virginia Union University, where he was a proud member of Groove Phi Groove, was Adjunct Professor of Voice, and eventually served as the Associate Director of VUU's Preparatory School of Music. In addition, Martin served as the Interim Director of The African-American Heritage Chorale. He was also a devoted member and director of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir. Martin made his definitive mark in this world as an accomplished opera singer and performer, who was very passionate about instilling the gift of music in the youth of the City of Richmond, whom he taught. Martin's talent was showcased in such operatic performances as Porgy and Bess, Don Giovanni, Tartuffe, and The Nightingale. Off Broadway performances included Big River and Showboat. Mr. Strother had also performed for former President George Bush at the 1992 Republican Convention and in Philadelphia for a celebration honoring opera singer, Marian Anderson. Martin Strother's joyful, uplifting spirit and musical gift was used to comfort and move audiences locally, nationally, and abroad. Though small in stature, his booming deep voice and boundless charisma will forever be his legacy. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Va 23220. Martin's remains will lie in state one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226, in the name of Martin Strother. |
Peggy Willene Martin VIRGINIA BEACH - Peggy Willene Martin entered heaven Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, beginning yet another journey that has marked a life that was full of adventure and exploration. Born Peggy Willene Brown on July 7, 1925, she was the daughter of Willene Alexander of Charlotte, N.C., and Paul Edward Brown of York, S.C. She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Ralph Warren Martin of Edgemont, N.C. She was also predeceased by her son, Stephen Anthony Martin of Virginia Beach. Peggy retired from the Navy Commissary in Norfolk. In addition to traveling the world, Peggy was an avid walker and golfer. She was also a fabulous cook and baker, always pleasing her family and friends with delicious Southern cooking and desserts. She was the consummate hostess with all of the charm and grace befitting a Southern Belle. She was an active member of Bayside Baptist Church in Virginia Beach for many years where she could always be counted on in the kitchen for all of the congregation's needs. She enjoyed a life full of health and vigor until the last year or so. Never one to complain, she would always let her personal discomfort go unannounced. Peggy was a fiercely independent woman who lived her life on her terms, maintaining her freedom and dignity to the very end. She passed comfortably with loved ones by her side. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Martin and Sandy Martin of Virginia Beach; a former daughter-in-law, Myra McCarthy of Beaverton, Ore.; five grandchildren, Faith Alperin and husband Jeff Alperin of Norfolk, Stephen Martin II and wife Casey Martin of Norfolk, and Stacey, Michael, and Ariel Martin of Virginia Beach; and five great-grandchildren, Meghan Martin, Thomas Baird, Tyler Baird, Aidan Martin, and Shannon Martin. Viewing will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Bayside Chapel of Hollomon Brown at 1457 Independence Blvd. at 7 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at Bayside Baptist Church, 1920 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, on Friday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. Committal will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Donations in Peggy's memory may be made to the Young Class of Bayside Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Marvin T. Aldridge |
Nov 18, 2009 The funeral for Marvin Thomas Aldridge, 74, of 195 Rosewood Ave., Martinsville, who died Nov. 15, 2009, at his home, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. The Revs. Benny Dodson, Palmer Lowery and Karl Heltibridle will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville and Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home on Rosewood Avenue. Aldridge was born in Floyd County on June 16, 1935, to Wilford Aldridge and Edna Hart Aldridge. He was an Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Betty W. Aldridge of the home; three daughters and two sons, Patsy Heltibridle of Warrenton, Catherine Cooper of Eden, N.C., Thomas Aldridge of Bassett, Donna Jackson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Darrell Aldridge of Reidsville, N.C.; two brothers, Osborne Aldridge of Alexandria and Wesley Aldridge of Summerfield, N.C.; a sister, Jamie Aldridge of northern Virginia; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. |
Mary Lois Queen Kegley BRISTOL, Va. Mary Lois Queen Kegley, age 86, born in Cross Anchor, S.C., May 6, 1923, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Jefferson City, Tenn. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Emaline Queen; four brothers; and three sisters. Mrs. Kegley was a retired librarian for the Bristol Virginia School System. At the age of 56, she obtained her B.A. from Virginia Intermont College and later received her M.A. in library science from Radford University. Her career in education began as the coordinator of the Audio Visual Department for the Bristol Virginia School Board. Mrs. Kegley's investment in people reached far beyond the classroom. She was director of the Bristol Chapter of the American Red Cross for four years, served at Camp Waldo Miles, aiding children with special needs, volunteered at the Children's Advocacy Center, hosted several foreign exchange students in her home, assisted in the gifted and talented program in the Bristol Virginia School System, instigated libraries at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church and reached out to many needy individuals with her heart of compassion and love. She is survived by her devoted children: sons and daughters-in-law, Victor and Kerisha Kegley and Duke and Dianna Kegley; daughters and sons-in-law, Patti and Mike Hill and Connie and Jim Smith. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Michelle Kegley, Monte Hill and wife Rebecca, Julie North and husband David, Connie Ballinger and husband Chad, Victoria Paulus and husband Aaron, Michael Hill and wife Laura, Sondra Smith and Christine Smith. She also leaves a heritage of 12 dearly loved great-grandchildren, Levi, Tucker, Stone and Olivia Hill, Jonathan, Mary Emmaline and Mitchell North, Patti Ann, Ben and Henry Ballinger, Jonathan and Annalise Paulus; and two more on the way! She also leaves her special friends, Coleen Wheeler, care-givers Nancy Sneed, Susan Pruett and Pam Phillips. Special thanks to Dr. Jeffery Ginther and the nurses and techs on 2E Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Calvary Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers are Monte Hill, Michael Hill, David North, Jonathan North, Chad Ballinger, Aaron Paulus, David Odum and Mark Tichenor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Calvary Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 1505 Broad St., Bristol, TN 37620; Cecil R. Belcher Scholarship Fund, c/o Bristol Virginia School Board, Library at Cornerstone Academy, 260 Jacobs Road, Morristown, TN 37813. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Marzella Counts Smith Abingdon, Va. Marzella Counts Smith, age 54, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at her home. Survivors include one son, Sammy Smith, Abingdon; one daughter, Michelle McMurray and her husband Jason of Kingsport; two brothers, Andrew Counts and Ronnie Counts, both of Abingdon; four sisters, Patricia Robinette of Coeburn, Norma Gobble of Abingdon, Vanessa Sexton of Mendota and Rebecca Hileman of Bluff City; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rev. John E. Massey Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 276-623-2700, is serving the family of Marzella Counts Smith. |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11 a.m., Vaughan-Guynn Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Melani Y. Hernandez |
Nov 18, 2009 The funeral for Melani Yasmin Hernandez, an infant, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 13, 2009, was held Tuesday at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Wilson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Patrick Blankenship and Miguel Vazquez. |
A lifelong resident of Newport News, she was a Junior at Warwick High School. In school she was in the IB program, Vice-President of the UN, and a member of the field hockey team. She was also a gymnast for 5 years, and loved Flamingos., Melissa is survived by her mother, Michelle Mayeaux; her grandparents, Doug and Ruth Clemmons; brother, Hunter Mayeaux; sisters, Lisa Hampton and Shelby Mayeaux; aunts, Kimberly Hudgins and Windy Mitchell; niece, November Hampton; and cousin, Brittany Bundick. She was loved, and will be missed by many close friends., A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service until 7 p.m., Donations may be made to the Melissa Cameron Funeral Fund, c/o BB&T, 11718 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23606., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the church of choice. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
WALTER, Charles Robert Jr., 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Richmond, Va. "Bob", as he was known by his friends, was born October 31, 1922, in Charlottesville, Va., to the late C. Robert Walter Sr. of Amissville, Va. and Margaret Smith Walter of Lexington, Ky. He is survived by his three children, Margaret Vandermark and husband, Arthur, of Charlottesville, John R. Walter and wife, Linda, of Richmond and Elizabeth Yezzi and husband, Rick, of Sacramento, Calif.; six grandchildren, Angela Gansor and husband, Steve, Cheryl Masaitis, Katie Masaitis and Andrew, Nathan and Nancy Walter; and a host of relatives and friends, who respected and loved him dearly. Bob was born and raised in Charlottesville and graduated in 1943 from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in chemistry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and became a bombardier on B-17's, flying missions from England. He was shot down twice. He was captured on an October 3, 1944 mission over Nuremburg and spent the remainder of WWII in a POW camp in Barth, Germany. He received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in 1944. After the war, Bob received a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in organic chemistry. In 1950, he married Marjorie Anne Johnson (who passed away on July 18, 2007). He became a professor of chemistry at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. In 1952, he moved to the private sector as a chemist for Allied Chemical in Hopewell, Va. In 1966, he joined what was then George Mason College, a satellite to the University of Virginia. He joined as chairman of the then-new Chemistry Department. He continued as department chair for 17 years, during which time he was instrumental in building the department. Bob retired from George Mason University in 1987 and moved with his beloved Marjorie to Cape Coral, Fla., where they spent 20 years before returning to Virginia. The children of Bob and Marjorie would like to express how grateful we are that our parents are now reunited together for all eternity. We were so lucky to have had them in our lives and will miss them greatly. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to celebrate his life. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home, 201 North First Street, Charlottesville, Va. A memorial service will be held in the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m., on Thursday, November 19, with interment to follow at the Monticello Memory Gardens Cemetery, Charlottesville, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's name to the Employee Christmas Fund, Westminster Canterbury, 1550 Westminster Canterbury Way, Richmond, Va., 23227. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com. |
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BOWLES, Carrol R. "Randy," age 68, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. He is survived by numerous family members and lifelong friends. Friends and family are asked to share remembrances at the memorial service to be held Friday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. The service will take place at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Road, Richmond, Virginia. |
HARRIS, Nathan Wendell "Fitt," of Richmond, departed this life November 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Harris; four sons from his first union with Hortense Harris, Stuart, Nathan J. (Patricia), Ronald and Larry Harris (Barbara); daughter, Audrey Davis (Willie); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; devoted nephew, Manson Kevin Brown; two half-sisters, one half-brother, four stepchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Friday, November 20, 2 p.m. at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Rev. Dr. Victor L. Davis officiating. |
CUNNINGHAM, Mr. Roosevelt "Junie" Jr., beloved husband, grandfather, uncle and friend, entered eternal rest on November 16, 2009. He was a well-known insurance agent and broker for over 50 years. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Laura P. Cunningham; daughter, Sheila C. Price (Winfield); son, Michael Drew Esq. (Viola); five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother, John Cunningham Sr.; two devoted nieces, Gwendolyn Hicks and Deborah Kenney; a devoted nephew, Rev. Dr. Vaughan Cunningham; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at Ebenezer Baptist Church 216 W. Leigh Street on Thursday, November 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the 3rd Street Bethel AME Church Building Fund. |
HILL, Agnes Weeks Kirkmyer Muhleman, beloved wife of James H. Hill of lrvington, departed this life on Sunday, November 15, 2009 after an extended illness. She was born February 26, 1922 in Richmond, daughter of the late James A. "Duke" Kirkmyer and Agnes Weeks Cunningham. She attended St. Catherine's School in Richmond from kindergarten until her graduation in 1940. She was a 1944 graduate and member of the Pi Beta Phi of Duke University. After graduating from Duke University, she was employed by IBM in Richmond. Donald K. Muhleman claimed her in marriage in 1947, until his death in 1973. Mr. Muhleman was prominent in the real estate business. They were members of First Presbyterian Church, where she was deacon and later, elder. She was a long-time member of the Country Club of Virginia, and the Tuckahoe Woman's Club. She served on an advisory board to the Juvenile Court and as assistant to the Secretary of the Virginia Senate. She was also an assistant librarian at Collegiate School for 11 years. Weeks and Jim married in 1979, attended by both their mothers and their assembled children. They celebrated their 30th anniversary in September this year. Her parents had grown up in lrvington and she had spent summers there forever, so, when Jim retired at the end of 1981, it was only natural that she would take him to the Northern Neck to become a "come-here". He had a sailboat and she had a dock, so all was well. Later, with a bigger boat, they sailed up and mostly down the east coast and all over the Bay. "I don't like sailing, I love sailing," was her mantra, which got his attention and their fondest memories. She was an active member of Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder. Surviving are her husband, James H. "Jim" Hill; her three children, Donald K. Mulhleman Jr. and wife, Jeannie, Marilyn M. Rausch and James Kirkmyer Mulhleman; a grandson, Kent Rausch, all of Richmond; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Pendleton of Bristow, Va. and Jessica Patterson of Rockville, Md.; and four stepgrandchildren; her longtime helpers and care-givers, Delores Seldon, Maria Curry and Raymond Smith. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, at Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Weems, with The Rev. Clay Macaulay officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 18, Weems, Va. 22576, or to The Steamboat Era Museum, P.O. Box 132, lrvington, Va. 22480, of which she was a founder. |
SPENCER, Helen A., 89, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter S. Spencer Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Betty J. Spencer; son, Walter S. Spencer Jr. and his wife, Cathy; granddaughter, Emily Moneymaker and her husband, Shawn; grandson, Chris Spencer and his wife, Shana; great-grandchildren, Austin and Caitlin Spencer and Jacob Moneymaker; her special friend, Sally Baughan; and several nieces and nephews. Helen was retired from Reynolds Metals Company. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday in the chapel at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. |
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BUCAN, Ranka, 77, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was a native of Yugoslavia. Mrs. Bucan was preceded in death by her husband, Nikola Bucan; and her daughter, Darinka Bucan. She is survived by a son, Petar; and a grandson, Dalibor Tadic. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service will take place Friday, 2 p.m., at Westhampton Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held Friday, 3 p.m., at West End Presbyterian Church, 9008 Quioccasin Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. |
HALL, Ruth Z., age 82, of Moseley, died November 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett R. Hall; and her sister, Anne Z. Travis. She is survived by her three children, William Everett Hall "Bill" and his wife, Joanne, Joseph Rodger Hall and his wife, Hope, and Anne Hall Cox and her husband, David; 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The family wants to give special thanks to Linda Clark for her loving care. Her remains rest at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 18100 Genito Rd., Moseley, Va. 23120, where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and where funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon Building Fund or Mt. Hermon Memorial Association. |
BICKLEY, Myrtle Louise, 80, of Louisa, passed away November 16, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 7, 1929 in Delaware to John Hunley and Minnie Boyer Hunley. Myrtle retired from Louisa Manufacturing. She was a member of Yanceyville Christian Church in Louisa. Myrtle is survived by her son, Ralph E. Bickley and his wife, Debra, of Louisa; a brother George Hunley of Richmond; a sister, Bea Buckler of Maryland; two granddaughters, Bobbie Jo Bickley of Louisa and Virginia Bickley of Richmond; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Smith of Louisa and Alyssa Bickley of Richmond; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Floyd Edwin Bickley Jr.; and her parents preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Yanceyville Christian Church, P.O. Box 1007, Louisa, Va. 23093. Visit www.woodwardfuneral.com for online guestbook. |
Nancy E. Fain |
Nov 18, 2009 Nancy Emma Fain, 87, of Stuart, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Patrick County to Sandy and Wilma Kansas Conner Handy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Irvin Fain; a son, Raymond Fain; two sisters, Lucille Rison and Nellie Swiney; and four brothers, Ben, Daniel, Oscar and Fred Handy. She retired from Pannill Knitting, and she was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a daughter, Dovie Spencer of Patrick Springs; two sons, Ralph Fain and Charlie Fain, both of Stuart; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Bernard Handy and Rick Randall officiating. Burial will be in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. |
Nellie Zulean Patrom, age 98, a lifetime resident of Chesterfield County, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009., The sixth of 10 children of the late Porter and Magnolia Robinson Patrom, she was born in the Beach community. Her entire life may be characterized by an untiring dedication to the service of others-her church and the community. She was leader of the Chesterfield C.H. 4-H club; at her church, First Baptist Centralia, of which her grandmother, Nellie C.R. Hill was one of the founders in 1867, she served as superintendent of the church school and provided leadership and support in other ministries for many years. She served with distinction in the Chesterfield School System for 32 years. Her faithful service over many years has left its mark on all who knew her., Survivors include: sister, Magnolia Patrom; brother, Oakley Patrom; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, including Howard Patrom, a most devoted nephew; numerous cousins, friends and neighbors, among them, Mozelle Preston, Walter Cheatham, Roger Trent and James Allen; Artis Wallace, Helen Friend, William Clements (Mildred) and George Bediako (Benito); a special caregiver, Mary Kigathy., Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. A service of remembrance and love will be held at First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingdsale Road, Richmond, Va., at noon on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; Dr. W.E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. |
PATROM, Nellie Zulean, age 98, a lifetime resident of Chesterfield County, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009. The sixth of 10 children of the late Porter and Magnolia Robinson Patrom, she was born in the Beach Community. Her entire life may be characterized by an untiring dedication to the service of others, her church and the community. She was leader of the Chesterfield Court House 4-H Club; at her church, First Baptist Centralia, of which her grandmother, Nellie C.R. Hill, was one of the founders in 1867, she served as superintendent of the Church School and provided leadership and support in other ministries for many years. She served with distinction in the Chesterfield School System for 32 years. Her faithful service over many years has left its mark on all who knew her. Survivors include sister, Magnolia Patrom; brother, Oakley Patrom; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, including, Howard Patrom, a most devoted nephew; numerous cousins, friends and neighbors, among them, Mozelle Preston, Walter Cheatham, Roger Trent and James Allen, Artis Wallace, Helen Friend, William Clements (Mildred) and George Bediako (Benito); a special caregiver, Mary Kigathy. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. A service of Remembrance and Love will be held at First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, Va. on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 12 p.m. Dr. W.E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. |
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FEIL, Neville Wood, 93, passed away peacefully as she slept on the morning of November 16, 2009 at the Martha Jefferson Infirmary in Charlottesville. Mrs. Feil was born on August 29, 1916 in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Lyttelton Waddell Wood and the late Eunice Watkins Wood. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Feil was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Ralph Witten Feil; and her brother, James Burnley Wood MD, both of Charlottesville. Surviving her are her three children, James Witten Feil and his wife, Annie Sharolyn, of Chaska, Minn., Ralph Lyttelton Feil and his wife, Punkie, of Charlottesville, and Nancy Feil Lowry and her husband, John, of Charlottesville; her sister, Lucy Wood Morris of Charlottesville; and her sister-in-law, Margaret W. Wood of Charlottesville; her nine grandchildren, Ashlyn L. Holz, Holly E. Molskness and J. David Feil, of the Minneapolis area, Katherine F. Dowdy of Farmville, Elizabeth F. Matthews of Charlottesville, and Bethany F. Taibl of Alexandria, James W. Lowry MD of Shelby, N.C., D. Edward Lowry of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., and Michaux L. Hood of Charlottesville; 10 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews and their respective spouses and children. Following her attendance in the Charlottesville public schools, Mrs. Feil attended Randolph Macon Women's College and then the University of Virginia, where she received her degree in education with an emphasis in science and mathematics. After teaching public school in Albemarle County for a year, Mrs. Feil was married and lived for five years in Rochester, N.Y., after which she and her husband, Ralph, returned to Charlottesville. Although she was interested in all intellectual pursuits, particularly reading, Neville (and later "Grandma Nevi") devoted most of her life and her talents and energy to caring for her husband, home, extended family and friends, and doing nice things for others. Neville loved cooking, gardening, sewing, swimming regularly with her sister, Lucy, and her friend, Sue Haight, playing cards and entertaining her large extended family, most often on birthdays and other special family occasions. She also enjoyed teaching and loved to teach her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews how to cook, sew, work puzzles, play ball, play cards, repair furniture and do any number of exciting and interesting things. Neville volunteered for many years at the Martha Jefferson Hospital. She touched many lives in many different ways, always with a certain grace, good humor and genuine interest in the lives of others. She asked for very little, gave very much and continued to brighten the lives of her family with her smiles until her death. The family deeply appreciates the considerate and gentle care given to Neville by all the staff at Martha Jefferson Infirmary during her stay there and in recent weeks by Hospice of the Piedmont. There will be a graveside service open to all on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive guests at the home of John and Nancy Lowry, 3475 Red Hill School Road, North Garden, after the service. The family suggests that any who wish to do so make memorial contributions to a favorite charity. Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com. |
LONG, Norman E., passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Connie H. Long; two sons, Bradley E. (Linda) Long and Todd H. Long; two grandsons, Zachary and Aaron Long. Mr. Long was a longtime employee of Dominion Virginia Power at the North Anna Power Plant. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (today) in Westhampton Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association. |
BRAY, Oliver Cleophus, 84, of West Point, Va., died Monday, November 16, 2009. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Oliver graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a United States Navy veteran. Oliver retired from Chesapeake Corporation after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Effie Woodruff Bray; his children and their spouses, Nancy and Andy Wade of Richmond, Chuck and Cathy Bray of West Point, and Doug and Sharon Bray of Pawleys Island, S.C.; seven grandchildren, Rebekah (Ryan) Davis, Bryan Wade, Matthew Bray, Kimberly Wade, Rachel Bray, Melissa Bray and Aaron Bray. A funeral service will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., in West Point United Methodist Church, 1020 Main Street, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Memorials may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, Fla. 33136, or West Point United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 610, West Point, Va. 23181. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
WEST POINT - Oliver Cleophus Bray, 84, of West Point, Va., died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Oliver graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N.J., with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a United States Navy veteran. Oliver retired from Chesapeake Corporation after 40 years of service., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at West Point United Methodist Church, 1020 Main Street, West Point, VA. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA., Memorials may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 or West Point United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 610, West Point, VA 23181. |
POOLE, ARLENE SHIRLEY - Arlene Shirley Poole Arlene Shirley Poole, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Arlene was preceded in death by her loving husband .... |
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at 2 p.m. with a reception following. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater, P.O. Box 12693, Norfolk, VA 23541, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Edward (Bill) Parker, 84, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sandy and Ruby Parker; wife, Clara Kitts; daughter, Katherine "Kitty" Terry; brothers, Dewey E., Jack L., and Kenneth F. Parker; and sister, Edna C. Bailey. Mr. Parker served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, first serving as a letter carrier then as a district manager. He served as President of NALC, branch 524 for eight years. He was a member of Melrose Baptist Church and the Grace Sunday School Class. Included among the many loves of his life were fishing, antique cars, and family gatherings. He will long be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and stepfather., Surviving are his wife of 16 years, Carol S. Parker; daughter, Anita (Tina) Gibbs and husband, Michael, of Fincastle; stepdaughter, Tasha Campbell and husband, Rodney, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Caryn T. Connor and husband, Tracy, Lisa Shockley and husband, Bobby, and Christian Michael Gibbs, all of Roanoke; greatgrandchildren, Beverlie and Evan Connor; sisters, Gladys Lester and husband, Ed, of Roanoke, Carolyn Mitchell and husband, Lewis, of Moneta, and Pat Brooks and husband, Dave, of Roanoke; brother, Herman Parker and wife, Donna, of Rocky Mount; lifelong friend, Thomas (Tommy) Assaid, of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews; and his devoted K-9 companion, Willie., s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Melrose Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry Sprouse, the Rev. Brenda Rowe, and the Rev. Paris Bain. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Joseph E. Parson Jr. NORFOLK - Joseph "Lil' Joe" Edward Parson Jr., 61, of the 600 block of Appomattox St., slipped away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Joseph E. Parson Sr. and Ruth L. Parson. Joe graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk. He was the operating manager of Quality Food Stores and Christian and Christian Printing, and was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Ivan Boyd and Leonard Parson (Sandra); three nieces, Ivette Isaac (Victor), Kyleah Parson and Dahiki Blakes, two nephews, Ivan Boyd Jr. and Kyle Parson; his aunts, Doris Parson and Nora Parson; a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. His celebration of life will be held Friday, Nov. 20, noon, at St. Thomas AME Zion, 1700 Melon St., Norfolk, VA 23523 with Dr. Joseph E. Lamb Sr. officiating. Burial will be held at Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends at Pretlow & Sons, Funeral Home at 500 Liberty St., Chesapeake from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and other times at the residence. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
JONES, Patricia St. George, 86, of Petersburg, Va., passed away peacefully November 16, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Pattie St. George of Essex Fells, N.J.; sister, Madeline Carroll of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and son, David Jones of Bristol, Tenn. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard L. Jones; son, Mark St. G. Jones and wife, Marla, of Richmond; daughter, Virginia G. Hickman and husband, Sean, of Chislehurst, Kent, England; daughter, Pattie L. Metz and husband, Blair, and their children, Sterling and Meredith of Alpharetta, Ga.; brother, Dr. David St. George and wife, Judith, of Old Lyme, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. Pat was a graduate of Flower & Fifth Avenue Hospital Nursing School and was active in the community including the Petersburg Area Art League, Poplar Lawn Garden Club and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church and later became a member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and the Ten O'clock Circle. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 20, at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. Interment will be private in the Church Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Patricia St. George Jones, 86, of Petersburg, Va., passed away peacefully Nov. 16, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center., She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Pattie St. George of Essex Fells, N.J.; sister, Madeline Carroll of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and son, David Jones of Bristol, Tenn., She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard L. Jones; son, Mark St. G. Jones and wife, Marla, of Richmond; daughter, Virginia G. Hickman and husband, Sean, of Chislehurst, Kent, England; daughter, Pattie L. Metz and husband, Blair, and their children, Sterling and Meredith of Alpharetta, Ga.; brother, Dr. David St. George and wife, Judith, of Old Lyme, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews., Pat was a graduate of Flower & Fifth Avenue Hospital Nursing School and was active in the community including, the Petersburg Area Art League, Poplar Lawn Garden Club and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church and later became a member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and the Ten O'clock Circle., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. Interment will be private in the Church Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the, , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at |
celebrating her life will be held at First Baptist Church, 401 35th Street, Thursday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. We'll miss you. She lived and died gently and with grace. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hdoliver. com., Make a memorial contribution |
CARTER, Pauline "Sis" Emerson, 74, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at home with friends and family on November 16, 2009. "Sis" enjoyed her family and friends and her needlework, making sure every new baby in the family had a warm, hand-stitched blanket to cuddle. She was predeceased by her husbands, Alvin Bobby Ray Champ and Floyd Alexander Carter; brother, Lawrence Emerson; and brothers-in-law, Lewis and Bernard Carter; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Freeman and Dorothy Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Champ Boyd; her sons, Richard Champ, Floyd Michael Carter and his wife, JoLynn, and R. Alexander Carter and his wife, Cameron Stiles; her grandchildren, April Dawn Boyd, Brian Boyd and his wife, Kim, Eddie, Danny and Nicolas Carter; and six great-grandchildren; her brothers, Clifford "Eddie" and Walter "Jr." Emerson; her sisters, Alma Turner and Merle Jane Holbert, Robin Williams and Patsy Riggleman; her sisters-in-law, Rosemary Emerson and Jean Carter; her brother-in-law, Pete Carter; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, friends and special friends, Eddie and Zann Heggamyer. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home- Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., on Sunday, November 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 23, at 1 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5785 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
career began as an electronics engineer with the Bureau of Ships, Electronics Maintenance Engineering Center and concluded with the position as department head in the Fleet Communications department, NISE East, Portsmouth. Surviving are his wife, Lucy B. Popp; his children and their spouses, Brian and Amy Popp, Toni Popp Alger and Todd, Eric and Drenda Popp, all of Virginia Beach, Teri Popp Jewell and Andy of Hillsboro, Ore.; his grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Grace, Rachel, Tyler, Rebecca, Amelia, Ryan, Garrett and Ella. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension with Father James E. Parke as celebrant. Inurnment with military honors will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Friends may gather from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Virginia Knights of Columbus Charities, c/o Jim Swancik, 5353 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-6813., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel, Daleville, Va. 540-992-1212., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Edmundson retired from the Newport News School System as a teacher after 50 years of service. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, which was number one in her life, then Emara 31 Eastern Star, School and Sunday school teaching., She was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. Edmundson; parents, Madeline Paskins Long and Aurelius Franklin Long; and a sister, Edna Thompson., Survivors include one daughter, Shirley E. Pugh of Williamsburg; two sons, W.D. Edmundson of Newport News and H.E. Edmundson of Poquoson; sisters, Ella Long and Joan Hicks, both of Richmond, and Joyce Gray of Spartanburg, S.C.; and one brother, Billy Long, also of Richmond., Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Pastor Rusty Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
BOIKE, Randolph Chester "Randy," age 66, of Crewe, loving and devoted husband of Deloris Ann Boike, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. Visitation one hour prior to services on Friday. |
HOLLAND, Raymond Anderson, age 85, of Manassas, Va., passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas, Va. Raymond was born August 3, 1924 in Richmond, Va., son of the late William Bryan and Lena Siddons Holland. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 2562, Silver Spring, Maryland and the American Legion Post 10, Manassas, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen V. Holland. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Davis; two granddaughters, Lori Davis and Melody Richardson; one brother, William Holland Jr.; and six sisters, Gladys Lacy, Doris VanZile, Alice Mathews, Charlotte Kelley, Barbara Rice and Judy Rice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, where funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009. Interment will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com. |
STEELE, Rebecca M. passed on November 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Steele, Jr. She is survived by her son, Robert H. Steele III and wife, Sarah; granddaughter, Peyton G. Steele; one sister, Ruth Ann Leonard and her husband, David, of Newport, N.C.; one brother, Spencer L. Marshall and wife, Jennifer; Nephew, Spencer Marshall Jr.; and niece, Emily Suzanne Marshall, all of Powhatan, Va.; and most especially her faithful companion, Ginger. She was a Systems Administrator with East Coast Fire Protection in Henrico County. She was a member of the Mechanicsville Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses. The family will receive friends and family Thursday, November 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. at Bennett Funeral Home on Lee Davis road where a service will be held on Friday November 20, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment at Washington Memorial Park. |
In Loving Memory Of Evelyn M. Reid August 17, 1934 - November 18, 2006 We love and miss you! Ken and Rick Reid, Make a memorial contribution |
GLOUCESTER - Richard Lynn Abbott, age 49, died Nov. 15, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer., Richard was preceded in death by his parents, David and Loretta Abbott; and his brother, David Wayne Abbott., He is survived by his son, Jeramie Dale Abbott; sisters, Brenda Sue Miller, Teresa Stover and husband, James "Duane;" and brother, Ronald Abbott, Memorial services, officiated by the Rev. W. Donald Ambrose, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. |
will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Olive Branch Cemetery by Pastor Dan Dowdy. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deaf Missionary Church, 3520 Johns St., Norfolk, VA 23513., Make a memorial contribution |
Anthony Rivera Jr., 54, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Monday, November 16, 2009. Visitation on Friday, November 20, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 125 Tenderfoot Dr., Rocky Mount. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Robert is survived by his wife, Sally Shaw Maness; sons, Robert E. Maness and his wife, Candy, Frank Maness and his wife, Valerie; daughters, Christine Maness Cianelli and her husband, Nick, and Deborah Maness Gengler and her husband, Larry. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Maness and his wife, Hazel; sister, June Collins; five grandchildren, Shawn Cianelli, Nichole Knicely, Ryanne Shields, Jessica Maness, Lacy Maness; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Knicely., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Clara Gestwick officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, at Hampton Memorial Gardens., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 300 Ella Taylor Road, Yorktown, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Bob was born on Nov. 17, 1920, in Newport News and was a 1937 graduate of Newport News High School. He joined the Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II. He was a member of the 100th Bombardment Wing, flying missions over Berlin. Bob also served during the Korean War, and was honored with the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. At the time of his retirement from Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth, N.H., in 1962, he was the Commander of the 41st Munitions Maintenance Squadron., Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret McClymont Phillips Salway; first wife, Lois; and son, David., He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Theresa Phillips; daughters, Mara Murphy of Mathews, Debra Campbell (K.R.) of Hayes; and son, Eugene Holt Jr. of Florida; grandchildren, Shelly Tomlinson (Jeffrey) of Gloucester, Erik Sutton (Alisha) of Fayetteville, Ark., Sarah Schwartzott (Jason) of Cocoa, Fla., and Kerry and Marie Campbell of Hayes; great-grandchildren, Cole and Jordan Tomlinson, Madison and Maddox Sutton, Jacob, Jamie and Justin Schwartzott., Bob was a kind, gentle, soft spoken man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Va., or the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, VA 23061., The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 22, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Roy Thomas Geiger BRISTOL, Va. A graveside service for Roy Thomas Geiger will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery, with Rev. Bob Steele officiating. Online condolences may be registered at, Roy Thomas Geiger, age 83, passed away Nov. 16, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
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Nov 18, 2009 Ruby E. Spencer, 84, of Bassett, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
ABBEY-ANDERS. Funeral services for Ruth Abbey-Anders will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Lone Star Cemetery. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 18, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
is planned Nov. 21 at the VFW Post No. 392 on Bowland Parkway. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
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as a chief petty officer. He also retired from Farm Fresh as a meat cutter. A funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in his name. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 333 Taldan Ave., Virginia Beach, after the funeral., Make a memorial contribution |
Robert Henkel Spilman Sr., 82, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Bassett, Va., died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane Bassett Spilman; and his children, Robert H. Spilman Jr., of Martinsville, Va., Virginia Spilman Perrin, of Manakin-Sabot, Va., and Vance H. Spilman, of Richmond, Va.; and their spouses, Nancy Hayes Spilman, Coleman Parrish Perrin, and Beth Campbell Spilman. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Forrest Perrin, Coles Perrin, Whit Perrin, Anne Spilman, Ginny Spilman, Robert Spilman, Janie Spilman, Vance Spilman, and Campbell Spilman; as well as a host of nieces and nephews; and many beloved friends. Mr. Spilman was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and graduated from Augusta Military Academy in Staunton, Va. He served briefly in World War II in the United States Army Infantry Division. He later attended Davidson College and graduated from the Engineering School of North Carolina State University with a degree in textiles. He served as an officer in the 82nd Airborne during the Korean Conflict and then as an instructor at the United States Military Academy at West Point., He is the retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Bassett Furniture Industries. He served on numerous corporate boards including Dominion Resources, Dominion Energy, Jefferson-Pilot Corporation, NationsBank Corporation, International Home Furnishings Center, The Pittston Company, Trinova Corporation, United Investment Trust and Virginia Business Council. Mr. Spilman served on the boards of trustees of academic institutions in Virginia and North Carolina including the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, North Carolina State University, Appalachian State University, Virginia Military Institute, Old Dominion University, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges and the State Council of Higher Education. He also served as Chairman of Virginia Ports Authority and was instrumental in the unification of the ports of Norfolk and Hampton Roads., He was publicly recognized many times during his life including being honored by the Anti Defamation League, Humanitarian of the Year (City of Hope Hospital, Los Angeles), and three time winner of the Wall Street CEO Award of Furniture Industry. He was the recipient of the American furniture industry's highest honor, the James T. Ryan Statesman of Commerce Award. In 1989 he was named Virginia's Outstanding Industrialist. He was appointed to the VirginiaIsrael Commission by Governor Baliles and served on Virginia's Economic Advisory Council under Governors Baliles and Robb., Bob was a true gentleman and fierce competitor in business, on the golf course, in the trout stream and around the gin rummy table. He dearly loved his family and his multitude of friends and never hesitated to offer words of wisdom to those around him. He was one of the few two time Masters Billfishing Tournament champions conducted annually by the Sailfish Club of Palm Beach, Fla. He traveled the world in search of red legged partridge, bonefish and good cigars, and never stopped enjoying the challenge of his next adventure., . In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 4162, Martinsville, Va. 24115; St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 12291 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23238; All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 99, Linville, N.C. 28646 and the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 12400, Richmond, Va. 23241., Make a memorial contribution |
, he retired from the Combatant Craft Department as a naval architect technician. Pottsie is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Juanita Morgan Stafford; one daughter, Barbara S. Vogelsang and her husband Kurt of Charlottesville; one son, Morgan L. Stafford of Virginia Beach; a special sister-in-law, Addie C. "Teeny" Stafford; a niece, Minnie S. Mathias; three grandchildren, Stephen M. Bernstein of Lauderhill, Fla., Jennifer L. Kolettis of Peoria, Ill., and Joshua D. Bernstein of Richmond Hill, Ga.; and seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nurses and physicians of the 3rd floor ICU, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center for their exceptional care during his illness. The family would also like to thank his dedicated and long time physician, Dr. Kathleen McEntee. A funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland, with the Rev. Frankie Carroll and the Rev. Jackie Allen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 5 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 4316 Bruce Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
FERGUSON, Stephen Keith, 54, of Jarratt, Va. passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest B. Ferguson. Keith will be held closely in the hearts of his mother, Lorene Jones Ferguson; his daughter, Jaime Trevillian; his brother, Ernest W. Ferguson and his wife, Diane; his sister, Brenda Turner and her husband, Russell; two nieces, Lauren Youell MD and husband, Blanton, and Kelsey Turner; three nephews, Ryan Keith Ferguson, Matthew Turner and Chuck Kasper; devoted friend, Rick Rudisill; and a host of other relatives and friends. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., in Jarratt, where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m Thursday, November 12, 2009, followed by interment at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 625 Churchland Road N.W. by the Rev. Ron Buchanan. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Ronnie Lee (Jim) Sutphin, 73, of Willis, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Tazwell and Myrtle Ocie Moles Sutphin; daughter, Shelie Sutphin Ring; granddaughter, Jasmine Sutphin; brothers, Arvin Sutphin and Lestor Sutphin; and sister, Oleta Keith. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Finney Sutphin; son, Greg Sutphin; brothers and sisterin-law, Winford Sutphin, Wayne Sutphin, and Nulan Sutphin and wife, Katie; and sisters, Bernice Kimble, Florris Poff, Gwyna Hylton, and Patty Stanley and husband, Ray. Graveside Service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at the Sutphin Cemetery with Pastor Dale Belcher officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Maberry Funeral Home. Send online condolences by visiting, . Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
PACE, Thelma Winston, 74, widow of James E. Pace, of Cumberland, died November 16, 2009. She is survived by three children, Joyce Byrd of Winchester, Donna Foster of Cumberland, Eston Pace of Fredericksburg; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the charter president of the Powhatan Women's Club. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan, and where funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . |
Hampton Earl Taylor, 81, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Tommy grew up in Seaford, Va., and later married his high school sweetheart Robin and moved to Dandy where they lived for 24 years and raised three beautiful girls., Tommy was employed at his family business at Ragans Auto in Grafton. He was shop foreman and part business owner. He was a member and past deacon of Seaford Baptist Church. He had many devoted customers and always was willing to help anybody who came along his path. It was not unusual for him to go out of his way, day or night to go to help a stranded friend in fact it was regular practice for him. He treated people with the same courtesy and kindness that he would want for his family., Tommy loved life and all it had to offer. He loved fishing, jet skiing, skiing, and hanging out in Dandy with his buddies who loved nothing more than to talk about their day and cruise around the neighborhood on their golf carts. Yet when the day was done is was his wife's arms he longed for and his hugs from his little girls!, Left to cherish all his memories are his devoted and loving wife of 24 years, Robin Ragans. He leaves behind his three beautiful daughters, Abby (his beloved firstborn), Taylor (his own personal Dallas Cowboy fan), and Laci (his littlest baby girl). He also leaves behind his parents, Dewey and Colleen Ragans of Yorktown; his brothers, Duane Ragans of Yorktown, Milton Ragans and wife, Cathy of Dandy; and loving sister, Barbara Baker and husband, Grady Baker of Gloucester. He leaves behind his mother-in-law, Carol Meador of Newport News; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Meador and wife, Terrie of Yorktown. In addition there is a huge circle of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews that he adored. He especially loved all his nephews who he often spent many hours with boating, jet skiing and trying to capture back his youth!, The visitation will be at 10.a.m. on Wed. Nov. 18, 2009, at Seaford Baptist Church with the funeral immediately following at 11a.m. with Dr. Richard Harrell and Pastor Aaron West officiating. Following the service, burial will take place at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Thomas, Violet C. "Vi" - Violet C. Thomas Violet C. Thomas (Vi), age 88, of Manassas, VA, passed on November 1, 2009 at Manassas Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in .... |
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Elizabeth Sue Thomas, 74, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Helen Christene Padgett Thomas, 86, of South Carolina and formerly of Bedford, died Friday, November 13, 2009, in Generations of Batesburg. She was born August 24, 1923, a daughter of the late Kerford Shelton Padgett and Mary Hazel Zimmerman Padgett. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Thomas; three brothers, Jack Padgett, Gerald Padgett and Fred Hubert Padgett. Helen is survived by one daughter, Pamela Cobb Tocornal and husband, Patrick, of N.C.; one granddaughter, Caroline Lamitie and husband, James, of S.C.; two greatgrandchildren, Caitlin and Christene; one sister, Catheryn Musgrove, of Bedford; one brother, Bobby Padgett and wife, Barbara, of Roanoke; one niece, Brenda Woodring and husband, Paul, of Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made to Reliant Hospice of South Carolina, 200 Center Point Circle, Suite 170, Columbia, S.C. 29210. The family would like to thank the staff of Generations of Batesburg for their dedicated and loving care. A celebration of Helen's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Valley View Church, Riner, conducted by Elder Raymond Goad and Elder Larry Hollandsworth with interment in the Thompson Cemetery, Floyd County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Valley View Church, c/o Linda Quesenberry, 2915 Riner Road, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or the of Virginia, 5001 West Broad Street, #217, Richmond, Va. 23230. The Thompson family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
John V. Tuttle PORTSMOUTH - John V. Tuttle, 89, of the 4700 block of River Shore Road, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Born in Portsmouth to the late John and Lizzie Eason Tuttle, John was a retired stockbroker and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran where he served in the Philippines and New Guinea. He was a member of Churchland Baptist Church and served as a deacon and member of the Special Studies Sunday school class. He was a member of Portsmouth Masonic Lodge No. 100. John also served for a number of years on Portsmouth's Craney Island Study Commission and its chairman for several terms. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Mingis Tuttle; a sister, Virginia "Sis" Tuttle Wiseman and husband Samuel F.; niece, Jane Wiseman Cherry and husband Roy, all of Portsmouth; and brother- in-law, Jerry Mingis and wife Barbara of Elizabeth City, N.C. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by two brothers, Claude F. Tuttle and Marion E. Tuttle. A funeral with the Rev. Larry Coleman officiating will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, where the family will receive friends one hour prior. Burial will be in Churchland Baptist Church Cemetery at a later date. Please omit flowers. Any expression of sympathy may be sent to the Churchland Baptist Church Endowment Fund or charity of choice., Make a memorial contribution |
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Sadie Dunn Thoms Sadie Dunn Thoms, 92, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at her residence. She was the wife of the late James Dewey Thoms. Born in Campbell County, July 31, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Oliver Dunn and Mannie Witt Dunn. She was formerly employed with Westover Drug Store, Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp., Lynchburg Hosiery Mill and Highs Ice Cream. She also was a member of Woodmen of the World. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by one son, Dewey Wayne Thoms of Lynchburg; four daughters, Phyllis T. Underwood and her husband, Melvin, Shirley T. Cofer and her husband, Bobby, and Gaynelle T. Price, all of Forest, and Marilyn T. Turpin and her husband, David Eubank, of Lynchburg; and 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Dr. Jim Moon officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the , P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, VA 24505. The family would like to thank Joyce McCray for the special loving care she provided to our mother over the past many years as well as the services provided through Hospice. Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation service, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Thoms family. To send condolences online, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. |
is being planned and will be held on a future date. The last message that Ann wanted to leave us all, is that,, "The only things that count in life, are the imprints of love that we leave behind us after we have gone.", (Albert Schweitzer)., Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s. The family expresses appreciation for the loving care and assistance provided by the staff at Haven Hospice of St. Augustine and Palatka, Fla., for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606 or to the Southeastern Alzheimer's Association., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Mr. Victor Keith Scott Jr., age 27, of Hampton, Va., and formerly of Stuart, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. He was born in New Jersey on May 4, 1982. He attended Patrick County High School., Mr. Scott is survived by his parents, Victor Keith Scott Sr. and Juanita Wilcox Scott of Hampton; one sister, Joi Hepler of Colonial Heights; and one brother, Joshua Scott of Hampton; maternal grandmother, Bertha Wilcox of Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; and his paternal grandparents, Robert Artis and Mattie Scott of High Point, N.C. |
Clyde Walden Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Clyde Walden Sr., 94, departed this life at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. He was born in Potecasi, N.C. He was the former proprietor of Walden's Barbershop in Portsmouth. Cherishing his memory are his devoted and loving daughter, Carrie L. Allmond (James); son, Clyde E. Walden Jr. of Portsmouth; brother, D.W. Walden of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; five grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. A funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 901 Thomas Circle, Portsmouth. His pastor, Dr. William S. Hampton, will officiate. Burial will be in Futrell/Walden Family Cemetery, Potecasi, N.C., Make a memorial contribution |
Harriet Elizabeth Walkup, 72, of Clifton Forge, Va., died Monday, November 16, 2009. Funeral at 11 a.m., Friday, in the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
Wallace Clinton Mitchell BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Wallace Clinton Mitchell, age 76, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Richlands, Va., a son of the late Robert and Rebecca Powers Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Mitchell, George Mitchell and Bobby Mitchell; and his son, Jesse "Slugger" Mitchell. `Survivors include: sister, Margaret Mitchell; brothers, Donald Mitchell and wife Judy, Arthur Mitchell and wife Loretta; daughters, Julie Mitchell, Debra Crawford, Michelle Trivette, Helen Harshenberg; sons, Robert Dennis Mitchell, Ricky Lee Mitchell, Wallace Clinton Mitchell Jr., Charles Brady "Chalk" Mitchell, Gene Mitchell, Travis "Trapper" Mitchell and Trevor Dale Mitchell; 22 grandchildren, Anthony, Wayne, Faith, Mark, Candy, Austin, Tyler, Haley, Chianna, Riley, Kayla, Lexi, Bobby, Kurstin, Kaitlyn, Hunner, Jesse, Jaliegh, Brady, C.J., Alice and Vickie; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Danny Fragile, Deborah S. Mitchell and Willie Mullins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow in Eastern Heights Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis Mitchell, Chalk Mitchell, Gene Mitchell, Trevor Mitchell, Bugs Mitchell, Willie Mullins and Gene Barnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Brady Mitchell, C.J. Mitchell and Wayne Hoffman. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. After the service the family will also receive friends at the Hickory Tree Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be registered at |
Walter Earl Camper BRISTOL, Tenn. The committal service and interment for Walter Earl Camper will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will David Barker, Arnold Saunders, George Beard, Justin Oliver, Ralph Cairns, Rev. William Arnold, Gerald Hayes, Gene Whitaker and Dr. John Green. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Walter Earl Camper, age 80, passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Bristol Nursing Home. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Camper. |
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Walter Roy Mills, Walter Roy Mills, 62, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Charlottesville after a brief illness., Known to many as "Bear", and to his close family and friends as "Paw Paw", he lived all of his life in Charlottesville. Early in his working career he was employed as a forklift operator at Pepsi and then went on to work for H.T. Ferron as a yard foreman. Upon leaving H.T. Ferron, he went on to work for Classy Car Wash until he became disabled with his legs., "Paw Paw" will be greatly missed by his family and especially by his grandson, Cory. He had numerous friends whom he used to spend most days with at Moore's Creek restaurant and Amoco, especially all the staff at "The Creek" , Harold, Elwood, Sandy, Timmy, Tonya, George, and Pastor Steve Holsapple. As well as spending time with friends, he loved playing cards, shooting pool and scratching Lotto tickets., He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Mills; and his brother, Jimmy Mills., Survivors include his mother, Maria Snead Proffitt of Charlottesville; his wife of 33 years, Mary Etta Mills of Crozet; his stepchildren, Charles "Lynn" Norford and his wife, Rhonda, and children, Justin and Amber of Altavista, Virginia; Jeffrey Allen Norford of Charlottesville, with whom he lived; Doris "DV" Oliphant and her husband, Sonny, and children, Cory, Nicholas and Mikayla of Barboursville, Virginia; and James Todd Norford and his wife, Kathy, and children, Elijah and Colby of Gladys, Virginia., The family wishes to thank the staff at the Golden Living Center and Teague Funeral Home for helping the family during this time., A memorial service will be held to celebrate "Paw Paw's" life at Cornerstone Life Christian Church, 1309 Mountainview Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, with Pastor Steve Holsapple officiating., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Life Christian Church. |
will be conducted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 1 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Johnston and Pastor Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, . The Walters family is being served by Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Wendell Wilkie "Mule" Harrison LEBANON, Va. Wendell Wilkie "Mule" Harrison, 68 years of age, formerly of Buchanan County, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn., following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Luther and Bessie Breeding Harrison, and was the youngest of 12 children. He was a resident of Buchanan County most of his life and attended the Word of Victory Fellowship Church, Lebanon. Mr. Harrison was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and was a member of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 25th Infantry Brigade out of Hawaii. He was a loving father, son and was a retired truck driver for Buchanan Oil, Grundy, Va. Mr. Harrison is survived by two daughters, Michelle and husband James Bunting, Nashville, Tenn., Wendy and husband Kevin Waugh, Lebanon; fianc‚e Shirley Ball, Lebanon; three sisters, Mary Ann Seibernaler, Bryan, Ohio, Rusty Wade Harrison, Baltimore and Leona Evans, Florida; one brother,Luther Harrison Jr., Big Rock, Va.; also, survived by 11 grandchildren, Brandon Harrison, Zantara Harrison, Hank Max Harrison, Dylan Waugh, Jamie Lynn Bunting, Brooke Bunting, Jacob, Alexis, Aiden, Lucas and Morgan. He was preceded in death by one sister, Millie; four brothers, Buster, Jim, Guy and Samuel; and two Infant siblings. Funeral services for Wendell Wilkie "Mule" Harrison will be conducted Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Rod Wicker officiating, with burial to follow in Mudlick Cemetery, Harman, Va. Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Brandon Harrison, Kevin Waugh, James Bunting, Dylan Waugh, Heath Harrison, Tony Harrison, Travis Peck and Nick Stiltner. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and employees of Buchanan Oil. The family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Big John Bertuso, Dr. J. Herman and the staff of Cardio-Vascular Associates, and special thanks to staff of W-3 and the Holston Valley Medical Center. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by members of John Ratliff Post No. 164 of the American Legion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, is in charge of all arrangements. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Wesley Earle Chesson Jr., of New Castle, Del., and Newport News, Va., died in a Hampton, Va., hospital on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. He was born Feb. 9, 1922, in Norfolk, Va., to Wesley Earle and Madeline Bedout Chesson., Earle spent his early years there, including Willoughby Spit, and attended Sacred Heart Elementary School. When the family moved to D.C., Earle lived with his parents there and in Alexandria, graduating from Tech High School in 1939. He entered the College of William and Mary that fall as a member of the class of 1943, worked as a waiter in Trinkle Hall, and joined Theta Delta Chi. He left the College to enlist in the U.S. Navy on March 31, 1942. After training with a Construction Battalion in Mississippi and Rhode Island, he was sent to the Azores. Earle received an honorable discharge May 26, 1946, and re-enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve a few months later. He completed his A.B. at William and Mary and married Virginia Winborne Ramsey the same year, his beloved wife of more than 59 years. They had two sons, Michael B. of Belmont Mass., and Mark W. of Newport News, Va., Earle worked briefly for the Virginia State Corporation Commission, before taking a position with Brooks trucking on the North Boulevard in Richmond. He worked for Brooks in Richmond, and was a terminal manager in Greensboro, N.C., and Newport News. He left for a job at Newport Business Forms, and then spent many years at Ferguson High School as a history and government teacher, and earned an M.A. in history from Old Dominion University in 1974., Retiring from the Newport News school system in 1976, he and his wife enjoyed annual fall trips to Montana, as well as their second home in New Castle. Earle retired from the Naval Reserve as a Master Chief Yeoman (E-9) in February 1982., He was a member of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Fleet Reserve Association, Delaware Historical Society, Maryland Historical Society, Montana Club, Museum of the Confederacy, Order of the White Jacket at William and Mary, Society of 1812, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Southern Historical Association, Virginia Historical Society, and other organizations. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newport News, and St. Peter's Church in New Castle., In addition to his sons, Earle is survived by four grandchildren, Sarah Winborne, Jane Schomburg, Mark Allyn, and Virginia Woodward., There will be a private burial service at St. Mary's Cemetery in Norfolk., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the College of William and Mary Foundation, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795; Delaware Historical Society, 505 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or Virginia Historical Society, P.O. Box 7311, Richmond VA 23221-0311., H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through |
Paul D. White VIRGINIA BEACH - Paul Delano White passed away Nov. 13, 2009. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens., Make a memorial contribution |
BRYANT, William Joseph "Bill" Jr., 53, of Mechanicsville, went home in the arms of his Lord and Savior on November 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Bryant Sr. and Jean Bryant Bailey. He was a dedicated Dominion Virginia Power employee for 35 years. Surviving are his beloved wife, Charlotte, of 23 years; sons, LCPL Benjamin Joseph (Chelsea) and William Jacob; sisters, Debbie Lamm, Sandy Bryant, Donna Merriman (Bruce); brother, David Bryant; stepfather, Herb Bailey; stepmother, Joanne Bryant; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family members and dedicated friends. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road. Interment will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Cancer Institute Patients. |
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VIRGINIA BEACH - William W. Burton, Jr., 56, husband of Jean O. Burton and son of Mrs. Addie J. Burton and the late William W. Burton Sr., died Friday, Nov.13, 2009. |
will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Calvary Evangelical Baptist Church, 205 Gust Lane, Portsmouth, with Dr. Allen R. McFarland officiating. The family has entrusted J.T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Bedford H. Woodard III, 48, of Verona, Va., and formerly of Martinsville, Va., died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
for procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Mr. Xavier M. Morgan of 553 Blue Point Terrance, Newport News, Va., formerly of Wakefield, Va., departed this life on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Veteran Medical Center, Hampton, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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