Virginia Elizabeth Price Absher, 91, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Ms. Adrian A. Rawlings, 32, departed this life suddenly Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Adrian was born May 9, 1977, to the late Aaron Sr. and Shirley Butts Rawlings. She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and was employed in the Dining Hall at Virginia State University. Ms. Rawlings was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alicia Rawlings Samuda., She leaves to cherish her memory: her step mother, Cheryl Rawlings; her sister, India Rawlings; her brother, Aaron Rawlings Jr.; five uncles, Joseph, Robert (Barbara) and Dr. Yvonne Rawlings, James (Patty) and Ray (Barbara) Butts; seven aunts, Rebecca Pritchett (Edward), Tina Simmons, Charmin Truly, Barbara Shaw (Charles) Bettie Saunders (Tom), Martha Wurah (Frank) and Joyce Harris (Edward); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers, devoted friends and relatives, Meco Jolley, Christine Brown, Kendra Moore and Robert Truly Jr. of Maryland., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Yvonne Rawlings officiating. The interment will be in Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Disputanta. The remains of Ms. Rawlings may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, and from 9 a.m. Friday till the time of service at William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the Petersburg Chapel one hour prior to the service. The family may be contacted at 527 North Carolina Ave, Petersburg, or by calling 861-2716 or 541-1210., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., Funeral director. Please send online condolences to: |
Alonzo Nethaniel Evans "Poolu" Our son, our brother, absence of sight but never from our hearts. We love and miss you everyday. Happy 29th Birthday. |
at the chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon on Thursday, December 3, 2009, for viewing. Condolences can be emailed to bedfordfuneral@verizon.net. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Ruth Moore Cunningham Anderson, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. Services will be held at noon on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
SURRY - Andrew Lake Smith, 85, a resident of Surry, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009., Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beatrice Johnson Smith; three sons, Andrew Lake Smith Jr., and his wife, Debbie of Roanoke, Steven Dana Smith and his wife, Donna of Wytheville, and F. M. Smith of Yadkinville, N.C.; a daughter, Mattie Belle Walters of Wytheville; a step-daughter, Selinda Judkins of Fayetteville, N.C.; and a step-son, Cornell Ward and his wife, Vicki of Surry; five half-sisters, Sallie Mills, Frances Parks, Patricia Grubb, Evelyn Reese, and Joyce Hall; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; several aunts and uncles., He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther; and sisters, Emma and Pearlie. |
BAKER - Ann G. 11/28/40 - 3/20/08 On your 69th birthday, your memory inspires all who ever knew you. St. David's feels your presence in everything we do. I know you're watching my "journey" and smiling. I see that little foot tapping as I sing your favorite song and knowing you're in a choir of angels keeps me "standing on a rocking" along. And as you celebrate your second Christmas in Heaven, give Boo a hug for me, welcome Ken and continue to watch over Father Phil. Thanks for your part in sending me angels down here. Not coincidence, it's the ones I've lost whispering in God's ear. Friend, J.C., Sheba and Ms. Puff |
CRATER, Bill, of South Hill, Va., passed away on Thanksgiving Day in Richmond, Va., with his family at his side. He is now with his wife, life's companion and best friend, Sophie. Bill was a Korean War veteran, dedicated public servant for more than 30 years, and friend to many. We are thankful for the many years that we had Bill in our lives and the countless memories made together that we will always cherish. Interment will take place in Philadelphia. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Ron Ragland officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
. Spencer Funeral Directors are assisting the Beamer family., Make a memorial contribution |
Until death do us part, God in his infinite wisdom dispatched the death angel on Nov. 29, 2009, to take our precious jewel, Beatrice Hatcher Winbush, to her mansion on high. She was born in Dinwiddie County on June 16, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Abraham and Florence Yancy Hatcher. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, James Oliver Winbush Sr., She attended school in Dinwiddie County. She was employed for several years at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie, Va., as well as farmed with her husband for a number of years., James and Beatrice were married on Oct. 20, 1955. They were blessed to be the proud parents of four children: John, Gwendolyn, Trenia and James Jr., At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ and became an active member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. Beatrice truly loved working in the church helping people and most of all she loved the Lord. She was a member of the Missionary Ministry and the Usher Ministry for many years. She supported many church activities over the years. Mrs. Winbush was truly her husband's help mate. She assisted him through many church initiatives and programs and has donated many hours visiting with those in need. Beatrice and James shared the same motto "If I can help somebody along the way, my living will not be in vain." Most of all, Beatrice enjoyed being a servant of God., She supported her husband in many civic and community projects for Dinwiddie County. She was a member of the NAACP. Her footsteps were ordered by her spiritual beliefs because she put God first in her life in all things and continued to serve as a role model for all who knew her. Her deep faith, strength and endurance were demonstrated throughout her life and especially during her period of declining health., Her family and friends recognized her as a compassionate and loving woman of strong convictions, great strength, and full of wisdom. She was our role model, mentor, friend and our hero and she will truly be missed, but not forgotten. Her lessons of life and love will be forever embedded in our hearts. All of us recognize certain traits within us that remind us of her., She is survived by her children, John S. Jefferson (Joyce) of Richmond, Va., Gwendolyn W. Hall of Sutherland, Va., Trenia W. Harris (Horace) of Colonial Heights, Va., and James O. Winbush Jr. (Sharlene) of Suffolk, Va. She is the sister of Pearl Dabney of Dinwiddie, Va. She is the sister-in-law of Alice Crawley, Floyd Winbush (Dora), Elsie Clark, Lucille Bernice Myrick (Garland), Catherine Winbush and William Fisher Sr. of Petersburg, Va., and Rev. John Winbush Sr. of Sutherland, Va. She is the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren: Michael Jefferson and Crystal Jefferson of Petersburg, Va., Patrice Woody (Gregory) of Richmond, Va., Dwayne Farmer (Gail) of Chesterfield, Va., Jeffrey White (Stephanie) of Washington, DC, William Hall Jr. of Sutherland, Va., Trenee' Harris, Trenette Harris and Horace Harris Jr. of Colonial Heights, Va., James W.A. Winbush of Keller, Texas, Sharisse Chapman (Sidney) of Bristow, Va., and Jonelle Houston (George) of Suffolk, Va. She is also the proud great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren; Gregory Woody Jr., Casey and Devon Farmer, Sydne and Rhys Chapman and Zoey Houston; a devoted nephew, Michael Winbush; several devoted family friends such as Wardell Ferguson, Eloise Jefferson, Delores Harris, Juanita Dickens, Inez White, Willie Walker, Deacon Jesse Blackwell and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends., A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, Rev. Kevin Northam, officiating. Burial will commence at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Following the internment, a fellowship will be held at Club 17, Petersburg, Va. At the request of the family, flowers are welcome, but donations will be accepted to the Olive Branch Baptist Church Missionary Ministry, 11119 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841. The family Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, (804) 863-4411. |
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Dec 2, 2009 Belinda Young, 54, of 229 Edgewood St., Boiling Springs, N.C., and formerly of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby, N.C. Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads, office is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Bertha M. Starling of 764 St. John Street, Petersburg, Va., died on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, 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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Dec 2, 2009 The funeral for Bessie Pack Horton, 88, of Claudville, who died Nov. 29, 2009, was held Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Revs. Ricky Rogers and Wayne Moore officiating. Burial was in Locust Grove Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Stephen Horton, Anthony Horton, Tim Hayden, Mark Lyndy, Shannon Horton, Wendell Hooker, Justin Horton and Orbra Horton. |
BOWMAN, Betty Ann Henley, 67, of Manakin-Sabot, went to be with the Lord November 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, L. Arden and Margaret V. Henley; and brother, Lawrence Henley. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Charles "Duck" Bowman; four children, Margaret White of Nashville, Tenn., Catherine Farmer and her husband, Tim, of Loudoun, Elizabeth Ann Meyer and her husband, Steve, of Midlothian, and Charles L. Bowman II and his wife, Masumi Hyodo, of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Troy Farmer, Cody Farmer, Haley White, Carly Farmer, Elska Bowman, Drew Meyer, Samantha Ann Meyer and William Bowman. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Goochland Woman's Club. She was the Goochland Christmas Mother and was involved in helping organize Goochland's Christmas Mother Program for the past 30 years and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society . She enjoyed bowling, art, rug hooking, gardening and her grandchildren. She had a very big heart and will be missed by all of those whose lives she touched. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 3, at 2 p.m. at Dover Baptist Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , Goochland's Christmas Mother or Dover Baptist Church. |
Betty Hatcher Ahrens of Palmyra, Virginia, went to be with our Lord on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 26, 2009. She died peacefully at home surrounded by immediate family, after a brief but fierce struggle with stage 4 breast cancer., Betty, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 26, 1944, with twin brother Billy, to parents, William S. and Hazel G. Hatcher., Betty was raised in Norris, Tennessee, with her twin brother, Billy Hatcher and older brother, LeRoy Hatcher. She later married Jon Ahrens and raised her family in the Greater Tampa Bay Area of Florida in the Brandon community. She and Jon retired in Palmyra, Virginia., Betty is survived by her husband, Jonathan Arthur Ahrens of Palmyra; brothers, LeRoy Hatcher and sister-in-law, Sandra Hatcher of Knoxville, Tennessee, William S. Hatcher Jr. and sister-in-law, Cris Hatcher, of Ponce Inlet, Florida; children and grandchildren, daughter, Leah Ahrens Billingsley and son-in-law, Chris Billingsley of Palmyra, Virginia, parents of Alena and Austen Billingsley; daughter, Dana Ahrens Heath of Tampa, Florida, parent of Ann-Marie, Juliana and Thomas Heath; son, Dean Ahrens and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Ahrens of Brandon, Florida; son, Byron Ahrens and daughter-in-law, Tina Ahrens, of McDonough, Georgia, parents of Rachel and Kimberly Ahrens; son, Bert Ahrens and daughter-in-law, Madeline, of St. Petersburg, Florida, parent of Annelise Ahrens., Betty, a compassionate Christian caregiver to her children, mother, father and husband has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Martha Jefferson Cancer Care Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she received incredible compassionate care for her cancer treatment, Martha Jefferson Cancer Care Center, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 982-8125 or the charity of your choice., A graveside service for friends and family will be held at Norris Memorial Gardens 1 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009., Arrangements by Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel. |
She was a proud Air Force wife, having been stationed in Alaska, Hawaii, Morocco, and multiple stateside post. Betty was an active member of Newington Baptist Church, past president of WMU and had been involved with Gloucester Job Referral Service., She is survived by her sons, John (Susanne) of Reston, Va., and Gary (Priscilla of Ruckersville, Va.; grandson, Tressler (Marian) of Standersville, Va.; her sisters and brothers, Louise Correll of Independence, Mo., Flossie Lasley of Red Oak, Iowa, Bill Barber Jr. of Glenwood, Iowa, and Earl Barber of Glenwood, Iowa.; and many nieces and nephews in Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, and Iowa., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Newington Baptist Church, by the Rev. Michael Gray. Burial will be in the church cemetery., Memorial donations may be made to either Newington Baptist Church Building Fund or to the American Lung Association., Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
BANKS, Beverly Ann "Butch," departed this life November 24, 2009. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Lynnelle D. Banks; two devoted sisters, Gloria Stevens and Brenda West; uncle, Junius Banks (Geraldine); a host of cousins, other relatives and friends; several devoted, Dr. Patricia Heath, Renae Walker, Angie Stone and Lawrence Chavis. Funeral services will be held today at 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 North 31st St., at 1 p.m. Rev. Dr. Marris Henderson, pastor, officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Harry Morris Bowles, 83, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
at 2:30 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery, Morehead City. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling local arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Robert Bristow NORFOLK - Robert Bristow, 91, passed on Nov. 28, 2009. A celebration of his life will be held at Graves Funeral Home on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. Graves Funeral Home is handling arrangements. www., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Regina B. Bunch TYNER - Regina Byrum Bunch, 86, of the 500 block of the Ryland Road, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in Chowan Hospital, Edenton. Mrs. Bunch was born in Chowan County and was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Pastoria Ward Byrum. A retired nursing assistant with Chowan Hospital, she was a member of Happy Home Pentecostal Holiness Church where she had served many years as a youth leader and Sunday school teacher, was active in its Women's Ministry having formerly served as president, and was a member of the Ryland Homemakers Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Deroy Bunch Sr. and a brother, McAuley Byrum. Surviving are a daughter, Scarlett B. Parkinson and husband E.C. of Toledo, Ore.; two sons, Curtis D. Bunch II and wife Brenda and Ricky D. Bunch and wife Denise, all of Tyner; a brother, John Butler Byrum and wife Nina Jane, also of Tyner; a sister-in-law, Bernice Byrum of Salisbury, N.C.; five grandchildren, Curtis D. Bunch III, Kathlena Parkinson, and Kaitlin, Abigayle and Lilly Bunch; and four great-grandchildren, Zachary, Logan and Dylan Bunch and Kai Zimmerman. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Happy Home Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Chuck Davis and the Rev. Henry Pillow. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton. Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made to Happy Home Pentecostal Holiness Church, 534 Happy Home Church Road, Tyner, NC 27980. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
HENDERSON, Charles Edward "Speck", 83, of Richmond, Va., died Monday, November 30, 2009. He was born February 4, 1926 in Suffolk, Va. Speck was devoted to his mother, the late Ruby Keller Henderson. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dallas Brauer Henderson; stepdaughter, Christina Brauer Stoneburner and her husband, Lewis; stepson, Otto C. Brauer III and his wife, Maggie; three stepgrandchildren, Ann Bellamy Stoneburner and her husband, David E. Finkelson, Lewis T. Stoneburner and Otto C. Brauer IV; two great-granddaughters, Avery and Piper Finkelson; and cousin, Howard G. Harrell and his wife, Denise. In 1942, Speck was one of the young men enrolled as a freshman at Hargrave Military Academy. He came into his own at Hargrave playing football and obtaining the rank of Sergeant. In 1944, between his junior and senior year, Speck was called to military duty. Assigned to Troop D 866th Cavalry "Recon" 6th Armored Division he was sent to Europe to join the allied push for Berlin. After transfer to Patton's group he was involved in the famous fight at Bastogne. In his service to his country he earned two Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit, ETO Ribbon with three stars and two Purple Hearts. When his military commitment ended, he returned to Hargrave where he graduated in 1946 and completed a post graduate year in 1947. Speck continued his education at the University of Virginia and RPI. He was hired by British American Tobacco Company and in their employment he spent three years in China when Mao Tse Tung came into power. Upon return to the U.S., he attended Yale and studied for about a year in Far Eastern Affairs. For the next 38 years, until retirement, Speck worked for American Tobacco Company becoming Director of Military and Government Sales International. Speck never met a stranger and enjoyed being active in the Republican Party, Richmond Navy League, West Richmond Businessmen's Association, Richmond Forum and the Skal Club. Speck was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and later attended Derbyshire Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the nurses and caregivers from Lakewood Manor and Mature Options for their compassionate care and support over the last year. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 3 at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where a funeral service will be held Friday, December 4, at 12 noon. Interment will be Saturday, December 5, 12 noon at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. |
Carl Perry Bahrt passed away Nov. 23, 2009. He was born in Columbus, Ga., on Sept. 8, 1927, to Carl William and Eleanor Bahrt and grew up in Petersburg, Va., He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Barbara Wolfskill Bahrt; sons, Keith Spencer Bahrt and wife, Tina, of Sugar Land, Texas, and Steven Carlton Bahrt and wife, Pamela, of Seelyville, Ind., and six grandchildren., A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Coldspring, Texas, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Memorial Fund, Coldspring UMC, P.O. Box 1520, Coldspring, TX 77331. |
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 |
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Cathy Sue Dean CASTLEWOOD, Va. Cathy Sue Dean, 50, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport, Tenn. She was born in Detriot. She is survived by two daughters, Karrye Dean of Castlewood and Courtney McClellan of Dante, Va.; one granddaughter, Gennesis Dean of Castlewood; father and mother, Charlie and Lydia Dean of Castlewood; two sisters, Carolyn McClellan and husband Ezra of Dante and Cindy Helbert and husband Johnny of Lebanon, Va.; one brother, Richard Dean of Castlewood; three nieces, Shannon Dean, Haylie Helbert and Gabrialle Helbert; two nephews, Christopher Dean and Ezra "Junior" McClellan; and many friends. Funeral services for Cathy Sue Dean will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, with Rev. Ted Phillips and Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Committal services and entombment will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Valley View Mausoleum, Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Dean family through our Web site and a video tribute may be viewed at, Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
Cecil Wayne "Papaw Wayne" Fleenor BRISTOL, Va. Cecil Wayne "Papaw Wayne" Fleenor, age 67, passed away Nov. 28, 2009, at his home. He was born in Bristol Virginia, a son of Cecil Clifford and Katherine Fleenor. He lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Clifford Fleenor; and his sister, Georgia Davis and late husband Bill. Survivors include: daughters, Teresa Miller and husband Dennis of Mansfield, Texas, Angela Legg Waite and husband Mark of Joshua, Texas; son, Michael Fleenor of Burleson, Texas; mother, Katherine Fleenor; grandchildren, Amanda Bond, Staci Miller, Brianna Miller, Jennifer Legg, Melanie Legg, Devan Waite, Kerri Legg and Ricky Fleenor; great-grandchildren, Bailey Bond and Alexis Miller; brothers, Don Fleenor and wife Maxi of Bristol, Dennis Fleenor and wife Meritta of Bristol, Jack Fleenor of Bristol; sisters, Jane Hutton and husband Howard of Bristol, Pat Morrison and husband Rick of Bristol; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. The burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Hutton, Tom Hutton, Eric Bowers, Buddy Trivette, David Osborne and Brian Osborne. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Shaffer, Dennis Miller and Mark Waite. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
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will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Brady A. Collins ELKTON - Brady Allen Collins, 74, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Collins was born Sept. 5, 1935, in Norfolk, and was the son of the late Brady and Evelyn Barnes Collins. Mr. Collins graduated from the Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake and was a member of the Kempsville Evangelical Presbyterian Church for 39 years. Mr. Collins had worked for IBM in Norfolk for a number of years, and retired from D.E.Q. In 1956, he married Maxine Zicafoose who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Collins is survived by two sons, Tim Collins and wife Sue of Frederick, Md., and their children, Sarah and Alex; Keith Collins and wife Michelle of Crewe, Va.; grandchildren, Rachel, Brandon, Lauren, Kristen and their mother, Valerie Collins; a brother, Ken Collins and wife Lane of Fredericksburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The Collins family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2580 Panorama Drive, Elkton, VA 22827. Online condolences may be sent to the Collins family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
to celebrate the life of Mr. Craft will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Westchester Baptist Church conducted by the Reverend Eric Peacock. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be directed to Westchester Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5188, High Point, N.C. 27262. Sechrest Funeral Service, 1301 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, N.C., is handling the arrangements for Mr. Craft. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Carol Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, Bonsack, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
to the Red Cross and was honored as Volunteer Of The Year for their transportation department. He dearly loved being a father to Catherine; a grandfather to Rylie and Kaylyn Trenchard; and enjoyed the close friendship of Bob and Charlotte Harrell. In his memory, military honors will be accorded Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at a family residence at 501 Virginia Ave. in the Shadowlawn section of Virginia Beach followed by a celebration of his life for family and friends. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater assisted the family., Make a memorial contribution |
He was born Feb. 29, 1948, in LaCrosse, Wis., and was a resident of Newport News. Mr. Fossum retired from the U.S. Army, as a decorated soldier, and was an engineering technician. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the American Legion and the DAV., He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Lamke; and his son, Eric., Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Diane Fossum; their children, Kimberly, Todd and Kirt; his siblings, Sandra Adair and Butch Lamke; and three grandchildren, Eric Fossum, Amanda McKay and Cody Fossum., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the funeral home, followed by burial with full military honors in Albert G. Horton Jr. Veteran Memorial Cemetery. |
s 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
BEERS, Dorine Elizabeth "Nannie," 88, formerly of Waverly, Va. and currently of Farmville, daughter of William H. Overby and Flossie M. Stevens, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2009 at home with her family by her side after her battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted and loving daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Wright and husband, James, of Farmville, Helen Gardner and husband, Richard, of Lenoir, N.C., Peggy Smith and husband, Russell, of Roanoke and Audrey Cooper and husband, George, of Coleman, Mich.; eight grandchildren and their families and 11 great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at Dunkum Funeral Home, 16923 Oak Street, Dillwyn, Va. 23936. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 4, 2009 at 12 p.m. with visitation to begin at 11 a.m. at Jones Chapel Baptist Church, 947 Trents Mill Road, Cumberland, Va. 23040, with graveside services to follow. Nannie's love for Our Lord and her family was evident, she will be deeply missed. |
JACKSON, Mrs. Daisy Cook, 90, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
A resident of Newport News, Danny graduated from Christopher Newport College in 1977. With a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, he went on to work with the YMCA. Danny spent 17 years serving the Hampton Roads Community and was an instrumental part of starting many programs that are still in use today. Most recently, Danny's love for computers lead to a career with Fulcrum IT Services in Norfolk. Danny will be remembered for his honesty, reliability, integrity and genuine care for people. Danny's sincerity and kindness left a lasting impression on anyone blessed to be touched by his generous personality., Danny was preceded in death by his father, Carl Morgan Jr., He is survived by his mother, Patricia Morgan; brother, Stan Morgan; sister, Peggy Mcfatter and her husband, Scott; nephew, Brian Merritt; and nieces, Melissa and Chris Mcfatter. He will be forever loved and missed., A Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Avenue, NN 23608. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. |
David Allen Kettler, 66, of Gainesville, Georgia, died Friday, November 20, 2009, in Cumming, Georgia., Dr. Kettler was a globally recognized executive. He served as the BellSouth Vice President in charge of the Science and Technology organization and Chief Architect for the BellSouth Network until his retirement. Prior to BellSouth, Dr. Kettler spent over 15 years at AT&T Bell Laboratories and in Strategic Planning at the AT&T Corporate Headquarters. After his retirement from BellSouth he served a few years as Managing Director and General Partner of H.I.G. Capital Management. He has served on public and private company boards of directors. He earned his BEE, MSEE, and Ph.D.EE from the University of Virginia and served on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Board of Trustees and as Chairman of the ECE Industrial Advisory Board. He actively contributed to Computer Science and Telecommunications Board Committee Reports on the Internet and Broadband. He also served on the College of Computing Advisory Board of Georgia Institute of Technology and numerous research and economic development steering committees. He proactively engaged university/industry activities, led numerous consortia projects and facilitated the technology transfer from research laboratories toward commercialization. Dr. Kettler was an IEEE Fellow., He is survived by his beloved wife, Laura; a son, Jeffrey A. Kettler; and granddaughter, Sarah. A. Kettler of Suwanee, Georgia; brothers and sisters, Irvin G. Kettler Jr. of Victoryville, California, Victoria L. Hyer of White Marsh, Maryland, Thomas E. Kettler of Essex, Maryland, Kathy L. Kettler of Baltimore, Maryland, Cindy L. Gardener of Waldorf, Maryland and Debbie J. Raith of Essex, Maryland., Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506., In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations toward pancreatic cancer research be made to TGen Foundation, One Arizona Center, 400 East Van Burenn Street, Suite 850, Phoenix, AZ 85004., Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia, will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815. |
WAKEFIELD - David Paul Barrett, 86, a resident of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2009., Paul attended Waverly United Methodist Church. He was a hardworking man who was a loving husband and devoted father., He is survived by his son, Douglas B. Barrett of Midlothian; and his grandson, Christopher M. Barrett of Wakefield. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Paul Barrett Jr.; his siblings, Lena Barrett Newton, George McCauley Barrett, Eugene S. Barrett., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield, with the Rev. Jim Kerr officiating. Burial will follow in the Wakefield Cemetery and the family will then hold a reception in the Wakefield United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggests memorial donations be made to the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department, 155 Fleetwood Ave., Wakefield, VA, 23888 or to Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890. |
BARRETT, David Paul, 86, a resident of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Born on August 1, 1923 in Southampton County, he was the son of David Salathial and Daisy Britt Barrett. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Pattie Newton Barrett. Paul attended Waverly United Methodist Church. He was a hard working man who was a loving husband and devoted father. He is survived by his son, Douglas B. Barrett of Midlothian; and his grandson, Christopher M. Barrett of Wakefield. He was also predeceased by his son, David Paul Barrett Jr.; his siblings, Lena Barrett Newton, George McCauley Barrett and Eugene S. Barrett. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, 11 a.m., at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield, with Rev. Connie Gibbs-Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Wakefield Cemetery and the family will then hold a reception in the Wakefield United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggests memorial donations be made to the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department, 155 Fleetwood Ave., Wakefield, Va., 23888, or to Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, Va. 23890. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Blanche Lenore Perry Davis, of Bramwell, W.Va., made her transition on Friday, November 27, 2009, in Westerville, Ohio. Services will be held on, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Seaver Funeral Home, 1507 N. Walker Street, Princeton, W.Va., 304-425-2282, Family hour � 12 p.m., Service � 1 p.m., Rodriguez Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
John J. Dittrick Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Captain John J. Dittrick Jr., "Jack," 73, died peacefully Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, 2009. His strength, kindness, integrity, sense of humor and uplifting presence will be dearly missed by his family, friends, neighbors and work colleagues. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., May 3, 1936, beloved son to Dorothy and John Dittrick Sr., Jack grew up to become a distinguished Navy pilot, Navy captain, professor and vice dean, and most dearly, a beloved husband, father, uncle, cousin and friend. A Class of 1958 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Jack pursued a naval career, while also earning his master's degree and doctorate. He and his wife Carolyn were married Dec. 29, 1962 and in 1964, they moved to Monterey, Calif., where Jack received a master's degree in operations analysis from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and subsequently taught at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., where their daughter Jill was born in 1968. Jack's naval career spanned 29 years with distinguished responsibilities including deployments as a naval aviator flying the carrier based E-1B Tracer and the E-2 Hawkeye, both Airborne Early Warning Aircraft, aboard the carriers USS Independence, USS Saratoga, USS Shangri La, USS F.D. Roosevelt and the USS America to Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean. He was the officer in charge of the E-1B detachment on the USS Roosevelt and the commanding officer of both VAW-124 on the USS America and RVAW-120 training squadron located in Norfolk. Following that, he served on several staffs with the chief of Naval Operations, CINCLANTFLT and participated in a SECNAV sponsored study examining the roles and capabilities of the U.S. Navy. In spite of earthquakes and having to master the Italian language, Jack's tour as commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Support Activity Base in Naples, Italy, was the most challenging and rewarding tour of his naval career. Jack, Carolyn and Jill returned from Italy in 1986, where Jack then served as the chief of staff at the Safety Center. He retired from the Navy in 1987, and shortly after launched his career as a visiting professor of statistics at The College of William & Mary School of Business. In 1992, Jack became the associate dean for undergraduate programs at the University of Southern California School of Business, where he initiated a mentor program to help link students to real-world experience. He was made vice dean and traveled to numerous countries to bring in foreign students to the business program. He also initiated an annual nationwide case competition held at USC. In June 2001, Jack returned to The College of William & Mary as assistant dean of the School of Business. Jack's memory will forever live in the hearts of all who knew him, especially his wife Carolyn and daughter Jill. He is also survived by cousins and sisters-in-law and their families - the Fassetts, the Lees, the Muccinos, the Dittricks, the Siessels, the Dayers and the Shillingers. Jack used to say that life's true success is family and friendship and that each person deserves to be treated with dignity. His family, many friends and neighbors loved the true pleasure of his company, his easygoing, friendly, kind warmth and easy smiles, his extraordinary sense of humor, and his steadiness in being true to his word. His life will be honored and celebrated Saturday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of John J. Dittrick Jr. may be made to the following organizations: National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, 2085 Adelbert Road, Room 419, Cleveland, OH 44106 and Ocean Conservancy Membership Dept., 8th Floor, 1300 19th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Donald was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he apprenticed as a blacksmith at the age of 14. In his late 20's, he boarded the SS United States to begin a new career in New York City as an Ornamental Blacksmith. Two years later he sent for his family to join him and they started a new life in the Fox Hill Section of Hampton, Va., where they lived for 20 years before relocating to Williamsburg., He had a long career with Virginia Steel. During his retirement years, Donald was an employee with the James City County Parks. Donald was a devoted family man and lover of sports. He was a great fan of the Fox Hill fast-pitch softball. He was well known in Hampton for establishing the Kecoughtan High School boy's soccer program., He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Moira; daughter, Lorraine Watkins and her husband, Jeff; sons, Ross and Alan Lindsay; two granddaughters, Angela Holman and Lauren Watkins; and two great-granddaughters, Annabelle and Willow Holman. He also leaves behind many relatives in Scotland and Canada., The family would like to thank the nurses and staff from Riverside Hospice, Sentara Hospital and his physicians for their compassionate care during his illness., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation at 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136-1494., A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. |
In Loving Memory of Stephanie LaDuct DUDLEY 10/14/1972 ~ 12/2/2007, You will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you., Mom, Dad, Ken, Melissa, and Families, A special thank you to all of our wonderful family and friends for your love and support. We couldn't have gotten through this without you., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWN, Earl S. "Junie," 58, of Olden, Md., formerly of Ashland, Va., departed this life November 30, 2009. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
Earl Vivian Butler, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at his home in Scottsville, with his daughter by his side., He was born on February 1, 1918, in Fluvanna County, a son of the late Samuel Vivian and Mattie Perkins (O'Brien) Butler., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Frances Farrish Butler; two brothers, Forrest and Sammy Butler; and one sister, Juanita Dansey., Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Beverley and Charles Baber; and a brother, Malcolm Butler and his wife, Gertrude, of Scottsville. He will be dearly missed by many people, especially his brother, who lived next door., Earl was a member of Scottsville United Methodist Church. He was very proud that he served his country for more than four years during World War II. After returning home in 1945, he worked as an automobile mechanic in Scottsville and later in Charlottesville. When he retired, he and his wife enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques., No one could have been loved more than Earl was by his wife and daughter. He was a kind, caring, unselfish person who put everyone else's needs above his own. Everyone who met him loved and respected him. He was a true servant of mankind., There will be no formal visitation night. A viewing will be held from 12 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville., The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Scottsville United Methodist Church by the Reverend Jeane Dunkum. Burial will follow at Scottsville Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be sent to the Scottsville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 280, Scottsville, VA 24590. |
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Dec 2, 2009 Earnest C. Foster, 78, of 245 Howard Drive, Martinsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Donald Lewis East, 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Elizabeth graduated from St. Vincent High School in Plymouth, Pa. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Joseph Church, a volunteer at Holy Family Retreat House, a member of Holy Family Retreat League, a volunteer in the library at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, and a substitute teacher in Hampton elementary schools., Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Hanlon; parents, Thomas and Rose Raub O'Rourke; sisters, Catherine Dvoroznak and Ellen Rubitski; brothers, John, George, Donald, William, Thomas and Leonard O'Rourke., She is survived by her daughter, Maureen Lester and her husband, Harold of Hampton; son, William Hanlon and his wife, Judy of Smithfield; two sisters, Ruth Sherman of Plymouth, Pa., Margaret Melone and her husband, Al of Pittston, Pa., and Betty Hanlon of Smithfield; grandchildren, Erin Hanlon Montgomery and husband, Mark of Richmond, Neil Hanlon and wife, Haley of Newport News, and James Hanlon of Smithfield; step grandchildren, Rebecca and Andy Ryan of Yorktown; great-grandchildren, Lawson and Ainsleigh Montgomery, and Austin Hanlon; several nieces, nephews and their families., The family thanks the Devonshire staff with special thanks to the entire staff of Assisted Living for their care and kindness; Dr. Jennifer McCord and Rose of the Hampton Family Practice and Personal Touch Hospice., A Christian Wake Service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. The family will receive friends until 4:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 514 Buckroe Ave., Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park., The family wishes memorial contributions to be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Poor Clares in New Kent, Va. |
Elizabeth Wright Harlow, 76, of Charlottesville, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at a local care facility., Born October 14, 1933, in Wytheville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Wright and Minnie Burnette Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mac Murphy Harlow; two sons, Jack P. Harlow and Jeff D. Harlow; three sisters, Goldie Addcock, Ailene Furrow and Martha Meredith; and three brothers, Graham Wright, Lacey Wright and Monroe Wright., Mrs. Harlow was a member of Effort Baptist Church., Surviving her are three sons, Don M. Harlow of Forest, Virginia, Charles M. Harlow of Palmyra and Curtis D. Harlow of New York; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred Pugh of Charlottesville, Juanita Harlow of Charlottesville, Gertrude Bourne of Palmyra and Ruby Hypes of Richmond; and two brothers, Marshall Wright of Charlottesville and Larry Wright of Delaware., A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at the Effort Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family extends their special thanks and gratitude to the administration and staff of Trinity Mission for their professional and compassionate care given to Mrs. Harlow., The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Trinity Mission Patient Care Fund, 1150 Northwest Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
Ellen deMello Weiland, 96, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at The Colonnades in Charlottesville, Virginia., A long-time resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Weiland enjoyed a prestigious reputation as an artist both locally and regionally. Her paintings are included in private and public collections in South America and the United States, including The Birmingham Museum of Art., Mrs. Weiland was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Henry J. Weiland., She was born in Syracuse, New York, a daughter of Dr. Lopo and Marguerite deMello and sister of Nancy deMello., She was a citizen of the world, having lived in Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Pakistan, France and Malaysia in addition to the United States., Ellen Weiland is survived by a son, Henry J. Weiland and his wife, Sherry, of Asheville, North Carolina; and a daughter, Wendy W. Burns and her husband, Harry, of Crozet, Virginia; grandchildren include, Scott Weiland of New York City, David Weiland of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Andy Martin of Asheville, North Carolina, Jennifer B. O'Leary of Bethesda, Maryland, and Douglas Burns of Charlottesville, Virginia. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Kevin and Casey O'Leary and Kathryn and Eliza Burns., Educated in Europe, South America and the United States, she graduated from Syracuse University College of Fine Arts in painting and pursued further professional studies at MacKenzie College, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Art Academy of the Cincinnati Museum of Art, and the Art Education Council of The Birmingham Museum of Art., Her work has been shown internationally and extensively in the Southeast. She served on the boards of the Alabama Water Color Society, Birmingham Art Association, and the Art Education Council of the Birmingham Museum of Art. She was an active member of The Village Painters., Ellen and her husband were avid gardeners everywhere they lived. Their Birmingham garden was featured in Southern Accents and was frequently on garden tours., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Monroe/Wilson Room at The Colonnades., In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in honor of Casey Weiland O'Leary to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Metro DC Chapter, 6917 Arlington Road, Suite 308, Bethesda, MD 20814. |
s will be held Thursday at noon in Beaver Hill Cemetery by Father Thomas Rickenbaker. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements. Friends may join the family at the residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad, 208 W. Hicks St., Edenton, NC 27932. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www., Make a memorial contribution |
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HICKMAN, Eugene W. Sr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was the widower of Lois W. Hickman; and is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Bach, Frances Kibler, Sarah Burles and Margaret Hambro; sons, Eugene Wallace Hickman Jr. and Darryl Wayne Hickman; sister, Ruth Wright; sister-in-law, Barbara Hickman; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Hickman was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a former sales rep. with Eskimo Pie. His funeral service and interment will be private. |
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JOHNSON- In loving memory of Mrs. Fannye Mae Quarles Johnson, who departed this life November 27, 1991. You are now one of God's angels looking down from above. Always watching over us and showering us with love. ~Family and Friends |
RICHMOND - Floyd Allen Burruss, 68, of Richmond, Va., formerly from Johnson City, N.Y., passed away, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009., Family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Varina Baptist Church, 8090 Varina Road, Henrico, VA 23231; where services followed at 4 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, 2009, at Zoar Baptist Church, 17097 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, VA 23043. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Opal Virginia Bays Franklin, 88, of Bedford, Va., died on Monday, November 30, 2009, at the Elks National Home. Born on February 13, 1921, in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Hettie Earle Kirby Bays and Clyde Wilford Bays. Opal was a member of Bedford Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Welford Allen Franklin; a son-in-law, Don Carimi; and a daughter-in-law, Mary Margaret "Maggie" Franklin. She is survived by two children, Earl H. Franklin, of Penhook, and Phyllis F. Carimi, of Bedford; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Special Care Unit at the Elks National Home. A celebration of Opal's life will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Bedford Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. David L. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. To send condolences, please visit, Make a memorial contribution |
FIFE, Grace Yvette Barr, of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Angelo Fife. She is survived by her children, Alphonso and Tiffany Fife; four grandchildren, Angelo Banks, Al'jahnae Banks, Saniya Smith and Jahsai Fife; two sisters, Michelle Barr and Renay Torres; brothers, Bishop William Barr (Katherine), Carroll Bar and Hezekiah George; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Thursday, December 3 at 1 p.m. Pastor Jones officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. |
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Dec 2, 2009 George Houchins III, 65, of Stuart, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. He was born on Nov. 20, 1944, in Patrick County to George Houchins Jr. and Lucy Parker Houchins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, George Houchins IV, and a sister, Annie Lee Howell. He was a member of First Christian Church, where he was a deacon; a member of Masonic Lodge 320 in Martinsville; and the Stuart Volunteer Fire Department. He worked for the former R.J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital for 44 years and for the Wood Brothers Racing Team since 1995. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Barbara King Houchins of the home; a daughter, Greta Payne of Stuart; two sons, James Houchins and Jeff Houchins, both of Stuart; three sisters, Margaret H. Prunty of Critz, Vivian Graves of Reidsville, N.C., and Mary Lee Tatum of Critz; a stepbrother, Willie Parker of Plymouth, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Dr. Roger Hagwood officiating. Burial will be in Patrick Memorial Gardens. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. |
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will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Aaron Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg., The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24168 or to the Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073., The family would like to thank the staff of the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Charles Judy for their dedication and loving care for our mother during her stay. Also a special thanks to her friend and roommate, Kathleen Jennings., Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, . The Gilmore family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612., Make a memorial contribution |
Letitia Mae Godsey NORFOLK - Letitia Mae Godsey, 91, entered into the gates of heaven Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in her home. A funeral will be held at First Baptist Bute Street Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. Riddick Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
SMITHFIELD - Gracie Mae Novak Frey died Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center in Smithfield, Va. Mrs. Frey was the widow of Paul C. Frey Jr., Her son, Craig E. Frey (Catherine) of Newport News, survives her., Mrs. Frey was born in Petersburg Va., on July 1920. She spent most of her early years in Ohio and Allentown, Pa. She graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pa., and worked in the area until she married her beloved "Jr." in 1945. The couple moved to the Hopewell - Petersburg area, where they resided until 2003., Mrs. Frey was the perfect daughter, wife, mother and neighbor. She always had cookies, cake or other delicious treats to offer guests when they arrived. She loved to cook, sew and enjoyed every kind of craft. She moved to Smithfield in 2003, when her health began to decline. While living in the Petersburg area, she was a member of Ocran United Methodist Church in Sutherland, Va., In addition to her son and daughter in law, she is survived by two grandchildren, Sara Frey Shields (Stephen) of Brevard, N.C., and Matthew Paul Frey (Jennifer) of Stephens City, Va.; and five great-grandchildren, Gracie Leigh Shields, Colten Paul Frey, and Anthony, Jonathan and Sabrina Lundsford., A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester Va. (1901 Bermuda Hundred Road 23831.), The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Ocran United Methodist Church, 20807 Cox Road Sutherland VA. 23885 or to a favorite charity. |
John Lloyd Gregory, 84, of Martinsville, Va., died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Tim Piland. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
CROTHERS, Heidi R., 22, of Powhatan, died November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, John A. Crothers; parents, Tina and Jeff Moore of Powhatan; father, Gregory Powell; sisters, Rasi Manning of Virginia Beach, Brooke Moore and Kelsi Moore; brother, Jacob Moore, all of Powhatan; grandparents, Walter and Gloria Sexton; grandfather, Fred Powell; James and Betty Moore and her great- grandmother, Hattie Purdue. The family will receive friends Wednesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan, and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Virginia Chapter C.F.F., 2727 Enterprise Pkwy., Suite 104, Richmond, Va. 23294. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, Va. 24526. His family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Monte Franklin Hale, 60, of Blacksburg, Va., died November 29, 2009. Graveside, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 11 a.m., Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
. He also engaged in residential counseling with Blue Ridge Behavioral Health for nine years., He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Scott Christy, of Greensboro, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jason Randolph and Kelly Hale, of Parksley, Virginia; a granddaughter, Anna Cait Christy and a grandson, Macauley Michael Hale; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nena and Kelly Hash, Helen Compton, Aileene and Elmer Hale and Jama Layne; nieces and nephews, Sherry Leonard, Shannon Reynolds, Kay Laffoon, Kim Chiapetto, Laurie Califf, Shelly Lindsay, Krystie Leonard; Michael Compton, Miles Compton, Mark Layne, Jack Layne, Adam Chiapetto, and Kevin Leonard., He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Connelly Hale, sisters, Katy Laffoon and Peggy Hale, and a brother, McCawley Hale., Having grown up on a farm in Grayson County near the New River, He developed a lifelong love of outdoor activities, which included fishing, boating, hunting, swimming, gardening and horseback riding. Music was always important in his life. As a child he sang in church and at weddings. He played banjo and guitar. He loved the water and nothing pleased him more than taking friends and family on his boat at Smith Mountain Lake, Chesapeake Bay and Morehead City, N.C. He had an inquisitive mind that incessantly sought knowledge of historical persons and events of this country and the world., was conducted at Locust Grove Church of Christ, Galax, Virginia on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 3 p.m. with Guy Russell and Craig Embree officiating. A moving eulogy was delivered by his friend and co-worker, Humbert Lertora. Soloist was his niece, Kimberly Chiapetto. Military rites were conducted by Grayson VFW Post 7726 at the Patton Cemetery. The program included scripture and prayer by Guy Russell and concluded with bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace., Randy's devotion and passion for his family, country, and God were expressed in his own words the last weeks of his life "Here lies a U S Navy man who believes in Christ, the Son of the Loving God. A man who loves his family, tried to be a good school teacher, and vocational rehabilitation counselor for over thirty-eight years and residential counseling for nine years. That's all Folks.", Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Virginia served the family. A guestbook is available on line at, HALE, Randolph Hudson, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Robert Lanier officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests donations be made to the , P.O. Box 11537, Alexandria, Va. 22312. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Don Summerville officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
EVANS, Harold Sr., 79, of Richmond, departed this life on November 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Baylor. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Lillian W. Evans; six daughters, Carol Evans, Jean Thrower, Natalie Wallace (Reginald), Kate Scott (K. Joseph), Stephanie Carroll (Ronald) and Samedra Satterwhite; three sons, Harold Jr. (Sarah), Jay (Meleese) and Michael Evans; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thursday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. David N. Wright of Community Church of Christ officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. |
Harry "Ed" Edward Ott Sr., 70, of Louisa, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009, at his home., Mr. Ott was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Elmer and Josephine Hill Ott; stepfather, Darwin Portmess; and his previous wife, Romana Page., He was member of the The Vienna Moose Lodge., Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Carolyn A. Ott; his son, Edd Ott Jr. and his wife, Jean, of Sterling, Virginia; his daughter, Mellissa Jacobs and her husband, Johnny, of Maysville, North Carolina; his stepson, Butch Wall and his wife, Diane, of Louisa; his brother, John Ott and wife, Jan, of Paw Paw, West Virginia; his mother-in-law, Daisy Goodnough of Louisa; his sister-in-law, Joyce Baldwin and her husband, Larry, of Denver, North Carolina; three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and seven step-great-grandchildren., His remains rest at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa, Virginia, where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009., A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at Woodrow Church Cemetery in Morgan County, Paw Paw, West Virginia., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911. |
Gustie Hollander Hedrick, 87, of Troutville, Va., died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in the Memory Care and Enrichment Center of Richfield Retirement Community from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born on April 8, 1922, in Clinchco, Va., Gustie graduated from Crossnore School in Crossnore, N.C., and then completed her nursing education and was awarded her R.N. from Grace Hospital in Banner Elk, N.C. Most of her nursing career was spent in Roanoke, Va., where she was a top-notch and very popular private duty nurse. Her career spanned over 40 years, and she took pride in offering superb patient care. Many of her former patients stayed in touch with her, even after her retirement., Gustie loved to write, read and garden, and enjoyed the company of her cat. She passed her deep love of books and reading to her daughter, Zelma., She is survived by her husband of 60 years, L. Ray Hedrick, of Troutville, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Zelma and Charles Harris, of Pearisburg, Va.; one sister, Mamie Conkel, of Logan, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bunyan Hollander and Lettie Coffey Hollander; sisters, Lockie Rominger and Callie Foster; and brothers, Edwin Hollander, Roadman Hollander, Ivory Hollander, Paul Coffey and Mack Coffey., will be held at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Va., on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Bansemer officiating., In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to Southern Care Hospice, 5330 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, the , Central and Western Virginia, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or to a charity of your choice., Her family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of the Memory Care and Enrichment Center at Richfield Retirement Community for their caring and tireless care of Gustie. Thanks also to the staff and volunteers of Southern Care Hospice for their hard work and support during Gustie's final illness. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Helen S. Jackson Fuller ABINGDON, Va. Funeral service for Helen S. Jackson Fuller will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Birchfield officiating. The burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chad Fuller, Thorne Lovins, Lance Lovins, Stephen Lockhart, Beau Fleenor, Lucas Fleenor, Seth McKee, Matt McKee, Brandon Dye, Brennan Dye and Brad Fraizer. Honorary pallbearers will be Robin Dye, Kim Martin, Nerissa Brooks, Amanda Fuller, Nicole Brundage, Brittany Woodard, Brooke O'Dell and Steve Lovins. Online condolences may be registered at, Helen S. Jackson Fuller, age 88, went to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Helen Kathryn Medica, 74, of Scottsville, Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at her home with her loving family at her side., She was born May 29, 1935, in New York City, the daughter of Marguerite and James Barry Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Monaghan., She is survived by her husband, Adolph John; her sons, John of The Plains, Virginia, and James of Aldie, Virginia; daughters- in-law, Megan and Kimberly; and her grandchildren, John Paul, Lauren Holly and Owen Christopher., Helen grew up in New York City, graduated from Notre Dame Academy and the Katharine Gibbs School of New York. She modeled at the Ford Modeling Agency of New York through which she met and later married her husband of 52 years Adolph John. A resident of Scottsville, Virginia, for 19 years she invested her time supporting and regularly attending the St. George Catholic Church. She served as a member of the board of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville-Albemarle and participated in many local charitable functions and causes. Helen enjoyed her leisure time as a member of the Virginia Creepers Garden Club, Tri-County Riding Club and the Farmington Country Club. In addition she participated in local bridge and yoga groups. She also enjoyed traveling extensively around the world throughout her life. Most importantly Helen treasured and maximized the time spent with her loving family., The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont for their vocational excellence, tremendous responsiveness, support and care of Helen during the final phase of her life in addition to the medical staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital., A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held at St. George Catholic Church of Scottsville, Virginia, on 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009. |
CRAIG, Mrs. Helen V., of Church Hill, departed this life November 28, 2009. She is survived by her son, Lawrence A. Strange Sr. (Dies Marie); and daughter, Belinda M. Richardson (Jimmy); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th Street, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Darius A. Alcaire officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
ARCHER, Mr. Henry, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on November 30 2009. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family. |
HILL - In memory of my husband and our father, Henry C. Hill Sr., who departed his life 12 years ago today, 12/01/97, and my son and our brother, Reginald L. Hill, who departed his life 12/08/58 at the age of 12. Loved and sadly missed. Wife, Children, Grands & Great-Grands |
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will be held December 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakeys South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank James Hill, 87, of Lynchburg, died Monday, November 30, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWN, Deacon Horace "Boolum," 70, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Brown. He leaves to cherish his memory one aunt, Annie Brown; a devoted cousin, Edna Brown; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Friday, December 4, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Alexander Johnson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, at the Moody Funeral Home Chapel, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Xarifa Almond Hudnall, 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 01, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
Algie Hunt-Cannady PORTSMOUTH - Algie Hunt-Cannady, 62, of the 1400 block of Wirt Ave., received her ticket Nov. 29, 2009, to come home to be with the Lord. A funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. in Trinity Baptist Church Faith Diamond, 1023 Deep Creek Blvd., Chesapeake. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 1422 Wirt Avenue, Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
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Happy 12th Birthday to our Perfect Angel, Terique J. Hurdle, Dec. 2, 1997-Feb. 8, 2009, We love and miss you always, Your Family and Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
Irene Grinstead Pierce, 82, of Crozet, died Monday, November 30, 2009, at Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born on June 27, 1927, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Herbert Clyde and Lottie Patterson Grinstead., She is survived by her husband, James Allen Pierce; a son, James Morris Fretwell Jr. and his wife, Freda; a daughter, Judith Fretwell Pugh and her husband, Brian, of Crozet; four grandchildren, James and Daniel Fretwell and Ashleigh and Dallas Pugh; a brother, Herbert Clyde Grinstead Jr. of Charlottesville; two sisters, Margie Houchins of Charlottesville and Marie Shifflett of Crozet., She was a member of Hillsboro Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW., The family wishes to extend appreciation for the devoted care Irene received from Dr. Lily Hargrove., The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Western Albemarle Rescue squad, P.0. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932 or SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Hillsboro Cemetery in Crozet, with Dr. Alan Thompson officiating., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
J. Lloyd Gregory |
Dec 2, 2009 John Lloyd Gregory, 84, of Martinsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
BRANCH, Joyce Ann "Fruitcake," 65, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009. She is survived by her husband, David Branch; four sons, Tyrone, Timothy, Titus (Michelle), Alfred Smith (Tyra); two daughters, Iris George (Lennon), Cherrie Smith; one devoted granddaughter, Marquetta Jones; one sister, Wilnetta Johnson; two brothers, Lennon Leon and Wilburt Carter; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was a longtime member of the International Order of Eastern Star. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 913 North 1st St. Rev. Kenneth Dennis officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service. |
HERRON, Jacquelyn "Jaci" Pace, 47, of the 500 block of Reedy River Road, Surfside Beach, South Carolina, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, November 27, 2009, while visiting family in Chantilly, Virginia. Ms. Herron was born in Portsmouth, Va. on February 15, 1962, the daughter of James Albert Pace and Leslie Boynton. She was a graduate of Frank Cox High School in Virginia Beach and attended VCU in Richmond. After moving to Northern Virginia she met Thomas K. Herron whom she married in 1989. She worked for JKJ Chevrolet and NV Properties before joining her husband's advertising business. The couple moved to Myrtle Beach in 1993 to launch a golf travel business with the legendary Gary Player. She subsequently worked in marketing for the Myrtle Beach Resort and Surfside Realty. Active in her community and politics throughout her life, Jaci served on the Festival Committee of the Vienna, Va. Chamber and a Congressional Awards program sponsored by Virginia Congressman Frank Wolf. She was a member of the South Strand Republican Club since its founding in 1999 and organized the first SSRC GOP Cruise. In 2005 and 2006, she served as Chairman of the American Cancer Society 's South Strand Relay For Life . In 2007 she co-founded and was the first President of the Grand Strand Opera Workshop. She and Tom are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach. Surviving in addition to Tom are her mother and stepfather, Leslie and Robert BeHage of Midlothian, Va.; stepmother and stepbrother, Pat Pace Bishop and Chris Pace of Virginia Beach; mother-in-law, Josephine Herron; and sister and brother-in-law, Ann Harlan and James Herron, all of Maryland's Eastern Shore; stepdaughters, Nicole Ohanian, Pamela Herron and Courtney Schweiger; her stepgrandchildren, Jonathan and Joshua Ohanian and Samantha Jo Schweiger. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on December 6, at the United Methodist Church in Centreville, Md. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, at the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach. The family requests that memorials be sent in her name to the Lupus Foundation of America (www.lupus.org), 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20036, or to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), 950 48th Ave N #101, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577. Please sign the guestbook at EverlyFuneralHomes.com. |
CLARKE Jade C. Clarke Jan. 13, 1977 - Nov. 30, 1993 I can't believe it's been 16 years since I haven't seen your smiling face when you decided there must be a better place. Still missing you endlessly. Mom & Dad, Cynthia & Horace, Sister, Monique & Family |
NORTH - James Elmer Church, 70, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Riverside Convalescent Center, West Point., He was a native of Clintwood, Va., and was the former owner of N & J Home Improvement., He is survived by his children, Sheila Boggs, Lori Whitley, Delores Church, Christine Hairel, and Danny Church; his brother, Gary Church; and seven grandchildren., A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the funeral home, by the Rev. Dennis Hollandsworth. The family will receive friends following the service until 6:30 p.m., Memorial donations may be made to the, , 6654 Main Street, Gloucester, VA. 23061., Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va., is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
James E. Evans BRISTOL, Tenn. James E. Evans, age 77, passed away Nov. 30, 2009, at Greystone Healthcare. He was the son of Harry C. and Helen T. Evans, and was born in Syracuse, N.Y., but lived most of his life in Little Falls, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth (Kohn) Evans in 1978; and his second wife, Janet E. Evans in 2005. He was very active in the Masonic Temple in Dolgeville, N.Y., and served as Master of the lodge in 1964. He was a 50 year life member of the Masons. He attended Marthina Memorial Chapel in Bristol. His career took him to many places around the world including California, Florida, Holland, Germany and Italy. He settled in Florida for the most of his later life but came to live in Bristol for the past five years. Survivors include: sons, Mike Evans of Denver, N.C., and David Evans and wife Doris of Bristol Tennessee; stepdaughters, Kimberly C. Spatol of Ilion, N.Y., and Melanie E. Godwin and husband Mark of High Point, N.C. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express a thank you to his special caregivers, Evelyn and Junior Morrell, Albert Spangler and AJ Kirkman. Also, special friend, Trish Van Schaick. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Marthina Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Sims officiating. A Masonic service will follow the funeral service. The burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Eastern Heights Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sullivan County EMS, Attn: Donation Fund, 3411 Highway 126, Suite 204, Bristol, TN 37620; or Marthina Memorial Chapel, Ninth and Glen, Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
James Carson Fletcher ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for James Carson Fletcher will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Pleasant View United Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Kidd and Rev. Barbara Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens on Lee Highway in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Ricky Stacy, Clayton Hale, Tom Puckett, Scottie Cox, Claude Worrell and Chris Fletcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Phelps and Members of the Explorers Sunday School Class. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View United Methodist Church or to the, . Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. James Carson Fletcher, 64, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at his home, with his family by his side. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer for four years. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Mr. James Fletcher. |
SMITHFIELD - James Lewis Jackson III, of Kenmere Lane, left his earthly home to live in his eternal home Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital., He was a native of New York City and retired in 1990, as senior court clerk. He was a founding member of Western Tidewater Radio Association and served as trustee and treasurer of Central Church of Christ in Smithfield., He is survived by his wife, Martha (Cindy) Ford Evans Jackson of the home; daughters, Lorna A Rembert (Herbert), and Jeannette L. Thompson, both of Bronx, N.Y.; son, Julian D. Evans (Suzanne), sisters, Virginia J. Handy of Malden, Mass., and Jacqueline Herring of Hampton; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren., Public viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m., and family visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Celebration Service will be noon Friday, Dec. 4, at Church of Christ, 204 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA. Burial will be in Albert Horton Jr. Veterans' Cemetery, Suffolk, Va. |
WILLIAMSBURG - James L. "Jake" Russell departed this life on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2009, in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center., He is survived by his sister, Mattie Christian; his brother, Urias Christian III and his wife, Gwen; his devoted nephew, Ernest Russell and his wife, Patricia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many caring friends., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Parrish Hill Baptist Church, Charles City, with the Rev. E. Walter Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the church by 1:45 p.m. on Thursday. Mr. Russell may be viewed only in the church on Thursday, beginning at noon, until the hour of the service. |
James Woodman Lawrie WISE COUNTY, Va. James Woodman Lawrie, 63, died Nov. 30, 2009, in Lonesome Pine Hospital. He was the son of the late Mary Eaton Lawrie and Archer Lawrie. He was born in Doylestown, Pa., Oct. 10, 1946. He had lived in New Jersey, before moving to Southwest Virginia in 1985. He was of the Christian faith, attended schools in New Jersey, and was an expert student of ornithology. He loved nature and the woods. He was preceded in death by his sister, Esther Anne Lawrie; his mother; and his father. He is survived by his brothers, Peter Eaton Lawrie of Bristol Virginia, and Willis Patten Lawrie of Moneta, Va.; one niece, Bonnie Anne Lawrie; and one nephew, Christopher Lee Lawrie. The funeral service for Mr. Lawrie will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon, Va. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 p.m. until service time in the mausoleum chapel. Online condolences may be submitted at, Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Virginia (276-628-2131), is serving the family of James Woodman Lawrie. |
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James Kenneth Stamper BECKLEY, W.Va. James Kenneth Stamper, age 77, passed away on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Appalachian Hospital in Beckley. He was a native of Konnarock, Va., and was a son of the late Arthur and Minnie Stamper. He had lived in Beckley most of his life and worked for Raleigh Motor Sales and then later retiring from Earhardt Motors in Beckley. He received his business degree from Beckley College. Mr. Stamper was an active member of Beaver United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer, Sunday school teacher and a lay leader of the church. He is survived by one sister, Mabel Stamper Adams and her husband, Henry, of Konnarock; a special friend, Juanita Dunbar of Beckley; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Beaver United Methodist Church in Beaver, W.Va., with Pastor Paul Stadelman officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday following the funeral service at Laurel Cemetery in Konnarock. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday prior to the funeral service at Beaver United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting, Mr. Stamper and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave,.Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631. |
He was a graduate of University of North Carolina. Jim served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corp and received the Army of Occupational Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of Abingdon Episcopal Church. Jim was owner of Noland Enterprise, a fire and smoke restoration company until the decline of his health., He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Campbell Noland; son, James Joseph Noland; brother, J. S. Noland of Winterhaven, Fla. |
Mrs. Mitchell was born March 8, 1943, in Morristown, N.J. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She graduated from Linden (NJ) High School and Riverside Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Newport News, Va., She is survived by her husband, Earl B. Mitchell; one son, Brian Scott Mitchell and wife, Veronica Dawn of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Brittaney, Hannah and Sofiia Mitchell, all of Mt. Juliet; two nephews, Michael V. Testa and Danny P. Testa, both of Brick, N.J., She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Testa; and her parents, Carmine Frank and Isabell Pardee Testa., Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner and Orr Funeral Home, with Dr. Jason Browning and the Rev. Danny Mize, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Tuesday, until the time of service at 1 p.m., Expressions of sympathy may be made to Friendship Baptist Church Mission Fund, 146 S. Friendship Rd., Paducah, KY 42003. |
GRAY, Jean Wilson, 68, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away on November 30, 2009 at her residence. Born in Saltville, Va. on November 12, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Chester Wilson and Agnes W. Buchanan. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff and Larry Buchanan. She was a member of Ridgedale United Methodist Church, a graduate of Rich Valley High School and had lived in the Richmond area since 1959. Surviving are her husband, Robert Glenn "Bob" Gray of Glen Allen; stepson, Glenn N. Gray, of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Maxine (Gene) Buchanan of Rich Valley, Fonnie (Jim) Holmes of Roanoke and Gipsie Harrison of Sterling, Va. Survivors also include niece, Rita Taylor of Chilhowie; nephews, Jim and Allen Buchanan of Rich Valley and Jamie and Josh Holmes of Roanoke; as well as several relatives in the Smyth County area. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 So. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5 at Ridgedale United Methodist Church, Saltville, Va., where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. |
Jerome A. Baker |
Dec 2, 2009 The funeral for Jerome A. Baker, 69, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 24, 2009, was held Tuesday at Mt. Olive East Christian Church with the Rev. Kenneth Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by Army representatives from Fort Lee. Pallbearers were David Pritchett, Frank Baker Jr., Howard Baker, Eugene Martin, Joe Hairston and Bill Baker Jr. Hairston Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
Jerome Baker |
Dec 2, 2009 The funeral for Jerome A. Baker, 69, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 24, 2009, was held Tuesday at Mt. Olive East Christian Church with the Rev. Kenneth Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors by Army representatives from Fort Lee. Pallbearers were David Pritchett, Frank Baker Jr., Howard Baker, Eugene Martin, Joe Hairston and Bill Baker Jr. Hairston Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
Jerry Allen Frye The burial for Jerry Allen Frye will be held Wednes day, Dec. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Arnold, Tyler Minton, Chris Frye, Mike Musick and his seven grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Richardson, Mike Hughes, Mark Simcox, Ricky Tallman, Tim Hughes and Jeff Simcox. Online condolences may be registered at, Jerry Allen Frye, age 65, went to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Mr. Frye was also survived by his special friend, Mr. C.O. Hurt. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Jesse F. Slauson Jr., 67, died Nov. 26, 2009., He was the eldest son of Helen Virginia and Jesse F. Slauson Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Williamsburg, as well as, a lifelong member of Jamestown Presbyterian Church., He attended Matthew Whaley School and graduated James Blair High School in 1962. He went on to attend the College of William & Mary, then transferred to Frederick College, where he graduated with a BA in History., Jesse taught school for several years before joining the Virginia Department of Transportation in Williamsburg, Va. He retired early to care for his aging parents and grandmother, Malisa Volenberg., Jesse was a kind hearted man who enjoyed helping others and was an avid photographer. He also enjoyed gardening, television and reading, especially to keep up with home improvements and maintenance., Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Jesse F. Slauson Sr., He is survived by his mother, Helen Virginia Slauson; sisters, Maralyn Carr, and Patsy DuBay of Toano, Va.; brother, William E. Slauson of Brookline, N.H.; along with many loving cousins and nephews., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 1, 2009, at Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 3287 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. Interment to follow at Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Home ., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188., Online condolences maybe registered at |
DeWITT, JoAnne C., 74, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Richmond, passed away November 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max G. DeWitt. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Nappier and her husband, Andy; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. DeWitt was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and Young At Heart. Her family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, immediately followed by a reception. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation , 1742 East Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228. |
He is survived by his companion, Dorothy Bell of Washington D.C.; two daughters, JoAnn Palmer Knight (John) of Newport News, and Gail Whitaker of Enfield N.C.; one brother, MacArthur Lewis of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Carrie Lee Whitaker of Washington, D.C., and Willie Mae Silvers of Enfield N.C.; and a host of relatives and friends., His life will be celebrated on Dec. 3, 2009, at Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home in Washington D.C. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a memorial service at noon., In lieu of flowers, to benefit the homeless, contributions may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Back Door Ministry, 230-33rd Street, NN, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
John was a native of Krebbs, W.Va., and was a York County resident since 1963. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves and, as an engineer, from V.E.P.C.O. He attended Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yorktown., John is survived by his wife, Irene Dunaway; a son, William Dunaway and his wife, Sherri of Santa Ynez, Calif.; three daughters, Carol Dunaway of Fredericksburg, Va., Patty Chaney of Yorktown, Va., and Janet Petersen of Fleming Island, Fla. He is also survived by two sisters, Eula Rose Jones and her husband, Jerry of Rutherford, N.C., Zell Jackson of Medina, N.Y.; and two grandchildren, Billy and Ian., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Violet Jones, 88, of Rich Creek, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Joseph C. "Joe" Taylor DAMASCUS, Va. Joseph C. "Joe" Taylor, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a native of Elizabethton, Tenn., and had lived in Pensacola, Fla., for 40 years prior to moving to Damascus in 2002. He retired from Monsanto Corporation in Pensacola and owned and operated his own air conditioning and heating company for many years while living in Florida. He was the proprietor of Taylor's Orchard in Damascus. Mr. Taylor was a former deacon and member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Pensacola and was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus. He loved and served the Lord his whole life. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Taylor; one daughter, Irene Knowles and her husband Philip, of Pace, Fla.; four sons, Stan Taylor and his wife Deborah, of Damascus, Johnathan Taylor and his wife Dolores, of Cantonment, Fla., Mark Taylor of Middleburg, Fla., and Gordon Taylor and his wife Dina, of Laurier, Wash.; one sister, Patsy Keltner and her husband Joe, of Springfield, Mo.; one brother, Bill Taylor and his wife Mildred, of Kingsport, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, Cindy, Karen, Tony, Olivia, Brandon, Micah, Seth, Grace, Chloe, Simon and Sky; one great-grandson, Ben; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Guynn officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be Tony Williams, Richard Smith, Tom McGlamery, Brad Johnson, Tony Bebber and Rex Keltner. Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday school class at First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial tribute video may be viewed by visiting |
BOONE, Kenneth Colie, 39, of Richmond, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, November 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Brooks Boone; daughter, Nicole Marie Boone of Walterboro, S.C.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Kyle, both of Walterboro; his mother, Daphney Spurlock Boone of Chester; three stepchildren, Wesley Brooks, Collin Brooks and Stephen Brooks Gaines; sister, Lisa Mashell Jeffers of Chester; brother, Jack Boone and his wife, Teresa, of Charlottesville; and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jahnke Road Baptist Church, 6023 Jahnke Rd., Richmond. |
Kris Hammond Holley MEADOWVIEW, Va. Kris Hammond Holley, 54, a loving husband, father and son, passed away at his home Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, with his family by his side. Kris loved his family and the outdoors. He was a friend to everyone he met. He was husband to Debora; father to Kara, Laura and Amanda; and best friend to his dog, Sadie. An open house will be held at the family's home, 28360 Rivermont Drive, Meadowview, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from 5 until 8 p.m. for friends to come together to remember and celebrate Kris' life. Pastor Paul Griffith is providing spiritual support to the family during this difficult time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Farris Funeral Service has assisted the family with making arrangements. |
A viewing will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at the church. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 2009, at New Beech Grove Baptist Church, 326 Tabbs Lane, Newport News, VA, with the Rev. Dr. K. Ivan Jones, officiating. Mrs. Burgess will be laid to rest at Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton. The Burgess family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. (757) 728-0122 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Larry Joe Watkins Sr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral service for Larry Joe Watkins Sr. will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Reid and Rev. Les Lee officiating. The burial will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Curcio, Timothy Simpson, Charles "Chaz" Forney and Chris Horner. Online condolences may be registered at |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
LAWRENCE JOHNSON JR. Peaceful be thy sleep dear son, It is sweet to breathe thy name; In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. Love, Dad, Mom, Son, Daughter and Grandchildren |
ADAMS, Leonard M. Sr., 78, of Montero Avenue, entered eternal life November 29, 2009. He served 31 years in two different branches of the U.S. Military, serving in the Army 1948-1953, Navy 1954-1970, then Navy Fleet Reserve 1970-1980. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Adams; her daughter, Joyce Johnson; and his mother, Rosa Adams. He is survived by his nine children, Linda Bryant, Freda Heckinger, Leonard Adams Jr. (Cindy), Toni Adams (Clarence), Tracy Adkins, Larry Adams Sr. (Vanessa), Teresa Thompson (Sydney), Todd and McKinley Adams; an adopted son, Paul Wingfield; 24 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Ruth Watt of Queens, N.Y.; three cousins, Ernest, Jean and Maxine Harvey; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. at Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, 11 a.m., December 4, 2009 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 969 Rennie Ave. Father George Zahn officiating. Interment First Lawn Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. ***xf***0001694094-01-4.jpg***xe*** |
Letha Delane Goins ARLINGTON, Va. Letha Delane Goins, age 82. On Nov. 30, 2009, beloved wife of the late Roy L. Goins Sr.; mother of Roy L. Jr. (Paula), Roger E. and Lyssa D. Goins; grandmother of Kimberly L. Jackson; and great- grandmother of Kayla L. Raley. Friends may visit the Murphy Funeral Home of Arington, 4510 Wilson Blvd., from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3. Funeral service will be held in the Murphy Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. Interment: National Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to her favorite charity, Meals on Wheels, Development Department, 203 S. Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314. |
HAMPTON - Lewis V. Buford, 84, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009., Lewis is survived by his children, Lawrence Gentry, Gwen Nicole "Duchess" Buford-Spigner, Anthony Gentry, and Lavelle Fields; six grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Fletcher, Frances Derrick, and Mary Coleman; and brother, Percy Lee Buford., Lewis' life will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, in Hampton. Inurnment will be in Quantico National Cemetery, with full military honors, at a later date., Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Grace Maurita Long, 91, of 940 Pasley Lane, Moneta, Va., died on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village. She was born in Milford, Neb., on May 21, 1918. She was adopted by the late Paul T. Lenz and Eva Lena Huxtable Lenz ,of Hastings, Neb., as an infant. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, the Rev. James E. Long Sr.; one daughter, Dr. Roberta Anne Campbell; and one brother, Elgin W. Lenz. Grace graduated from Hastings College, and received her nursing degree from Samaritan Hospital and a master's degree in nursing education from Boston University. She was an accomplished violinist, pianist and organist. She loved to paint on canvas and to design flower gardens. While living in the Boston area, Grace served as Worthy Matron of Palestine Chapter No. 114, Order of the Eastern Star. Her love of children led her into pediatric nursing where she excelled as a teacher of student nurses. Retiring from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston Mass., Grace and her husband, the Rev. James E. Long Sr., returned to Lynchburg, Va., to live. Grace is survived by two sons, the Rev. Father Robert Harold Long and his wife, Betty F. Long, of Spartanburg, S.C., and James Edward Long Jr. and his wife, Sybille B. Long, of Sayre, Okla.; one daughter, Margaret Ruth Long Hager and husband, Phillip, of Moneta; 11 grandchildren, Tara Grace Campbell Herreras, Regan Helen Campbell, Kimberly Long Hall, Christopher Kevin Long, Katherine Montgomery Long, Robert Kenneth Long, Gavin Andrew Hager, Gretchen L. Hager Tipps, Nicholas Peter Long, James Edward Long III, and Shawn Alexander Long; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions maybe made to Lake Christian Ministries, 13157 Old Moneta Road, Moneta, Va. 24121, SML Lions Club Scholarship Trust Inc., P.O. Box 655, Hardy, Va. 24101, Angels from an Angel Tree or a church or charity of your choice. Services will be private. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, SML, 540-721-9375. To send condolences online, visit, Make a memorial contribution |
Louise Denton Emmert BRISTOL, Tenn. Dr. Andrew Spence and Rev. Howard Taylor will officiate at the 1 o'clock graveside service at Shipley Cemetery on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Louise Adeline Denton Emmert, 91, passed on Monday morning, Nov. 31, 2009, at JMH. Weaver's Funeral Home (423-968-2111) is in service of the Emmert family. |
Lucy Rawlings Wormley, 90, of Orange County, departed this life on Friday, November 27, 2009, at the Culpeper Regional Hospital, after an illness., She was born March 25, 1919, in Orange County to the late Luke and Harriett Quarles Rawlings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carriebell Wormley., Mrs. Wormley is survived by five daughters, Edna Spruiell and Columbus, and Annie Wormley, all of Danberry, Connecticut, Charlotte Bowles, and Sarah Wormley and Emmett, all of Orange, and Leia Davis and Jimmy of Levitown, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Shirley and Harriett Lewis and Webb, all of Orange; five brothers, Russell and Howard of Pennsylvania, and Raymond Rawlings Sr. Billy Rawlings and Norris Rawlings, all of Orange; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends,, Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Orange with interment to follow at the church cemetery. Pastor Joseph A. Moore will officiate., There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 12 until 5 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009., The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009. A second viewing will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. time of service, Saturday, December 5, 2009., Satchell's Funeral Service of Orange is in charge of arrangements. |
KELLY, Mae Metz Holstrom, of Richmond, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 30, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in 1925 to the late Dr. Andrew J. Metz and Sadie Estoria Kitchen Metz. Mrs. Kelly began her career in banking with Central National Bank and retired after nearly 40 years of service as a Vice President of Wachovia Bank. She made many dear friends during her banking career. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Frank R. Kelly Jr.; her children, F. Robert Kelly III and his wife, Fran, Michael W. Kelly and his wife, Christine, Edward E. Holstrom Jr. and his wife, Pam, Mary Pat Kelly Clark and her husband, Jim, Sarah Holstrom Wiggins and her husband, Pete, J. Reid Kelly and his wife, Margaret, Colleen Kelly McNally and her husband, Tom, David J. Holstrom, and James R. Holstrom and Juan Ledgard. She took great joy in her 16 wonderful grandchildren and lived to enjoy 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kelly is also survived by a brother, Andrew J. "Buddy" Metz and his wife, Dee. She was preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Ione Metz Oswald, Patricia Metz Kelly, Ellen Metz Mitchell and Virginia Metz Lowery. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews and numerous lifelong friends. Mrs. Kelly was active in the Windsor Farms Garden Club, The Women's Club, her Mahjongg group, Trellis Crossing lunch group and enjoyed exercising with her friends at Richmond Athletic Club. She had been a member of St. Benedict's Church, St. Bridget's Church and most recently at St. Mary's Church. Mrs. Kelly most cherished her family and found every opportunity to bring family together. She was affectionately called "Mom-Mae" by her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a 3:30 p.m. Rosary Service and a 7:30 p.m. Christian Wake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd., with a reception immediately following. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). |
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Barbara G. Head and her husband, George E. Head of San Antonio, Texas; her two brothers, Frederick J. Knotick of Rockville, Md., and Raymond S. Knotick of Butler, Pa.; along with several nieces and nephews., She was a Charter member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and St. James Guild. A past member of the XYZ Club sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, " The Live Wires" breakfast club with Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church and "The Autumn Club" sponsored by St. Steven's Episcopal Church. Also a member of AARP and NARFE., We will miss your presence, kisses, hugs, smile, laughter, and jokes., A rosary service for Margie will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, and a Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Newport News, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at noon, preceding the gravesite service. Margaret will be laid to rest at the Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Va., next to her beloved husband., The family wishes in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Society. |
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She was a resident of The Chesapeake in Newport News; born in Philadelphia, and had been a resident of Hampton Roads since 1968, when Colonel Cutler was stationed at Langley Air Force Base., A wonderful mother and grandmother, Marie took great joy in her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a love of antiques and enjoyed owning and running The Antique Cupboard in Hampton with her husband in the 1970's. She enjoyed being an Air Force wife and was active in the officer's wives bowling league at Langley until 2008., She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel William Cutler, U.S. Air Force, retired., Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Cutler of Hampton, Nancy Bender and husband, Peter of Newport News, and Barbara Yearby and husband, Tony of Pinehurst, N.C.; sister, Genevieve Phillips and twin sister, Veronica Bodne, both of Philadelphia; as well as four granddaughters, Mandy Shealy and her husband, Tucker, Kelly Neil, Meredith Bender and Katherine Neil., A funeral mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Ken Wood. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in Arlington National Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Social Ministry at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MATHEWS - Martha Cray Winder, 90, of James Store, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009., She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Winder Sr.; and her three brothers, Romey Morris, Archie Cray, and Luther Cray., She is survived by her children and their spouses, Howard Winder Jr. and his wife, Pam, and Mary Alice Thompson and her husband, Roy; two granddaughters, Melanie and Jennifer; a brother and his wife, Linwood and Mable Cray; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends., The family would like to extend special thanks to the caregivers at Sanders Rehabilitation Facility and the numerous staff members at Walter Reed Hospital that participated in her loving care., Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Mathews Baptist Church. The family will be receiving friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m., prior to the funeral. |
Mrs. Mary Lee Walker, 77, of 500 Farmer Street, Apartment 403, Petersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 Sycamore Street, Petersburg. (804)-863-4411. |
Melba C. McCullough, 87, of Natural Bridge Station, Va., died Sunday, November 29, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Faith Baptist Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Delores E. McLochlin KNOTTS ISLAND - Delores Ellis McLochlin, 75, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Mrs. McLochlin was born in Fuquay-Varina, N.C., to the late James Lee and Eva Honeycutt Ellis. She was a member of Knotts Island United Methodist Church and was predeceased by a son, Earl Combs and brothers, Oscar and George Ellis. Left to cherish her memory are her children, David Combs and wife Terri of Camden, N.C., Julie Miller of New Mexico, James McLochlin and wife Lynn of Tennessee, Jeffery McLochlin, Jesse McLochlin and wife Bobbie, Jerry McLochlin and wife Irene, all of Florida, and Jancy Homes and husband Bill of Michigan; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Della Lewark of Knotts Island and Ramona Lloyd of California. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Knotts Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Cunningham and the Rev. David Combs officiating. Burial will follow at Knotts Island Cemetery. Twifords Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh. com., Make a memorial contribution |
KIENEL, Meredith Paige, age 38, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Paige was born in Richmond and was the daughter of Norma Kienel and the late Frederick Edward Kienel. In addition to her mother, Paige is survived by her brother, Dow Kienel and his wife, Monica, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C.; and her sister, Jennifer Kienel Shirley and her husband, Philip, of Washington, D.C.; and many loving family members and friends. Paige had a successful career in the securities industry. She was an avid cyclist and also enjoyed scuba diving, swimming, kayaking and other outdoor sports. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her sense of humor and her love of family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and all of those whose lives she touched. The family will receive friends at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Road, Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 9 a.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Following the service, there will be a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions made to VCU Massey Cancer, Attention: Development Office, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Va. 23298-0214. |
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CORNELL-BOWEN Michelle (Shelly) Cornell-Bowen On November 25, 2009 it will have been 4 years since Shelly passed. Not a day goes by that we are not reminded of her beauty, intellect and unconquerable spirit. She lived life as few of us could ever aspire. Though hard to put into words, Mark Twain's quotation comes closest, " Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." There are few moments in life that allow you to feel heaven on earth, but when my mind wonders to thoughts of Shelly it has to feel something like that Love Your Family |
In Loving Memory of Conrad MOLDENHAUER 2/2/1970 12/2/1997, The gifts you gave, the love you shared, the memories we cherish these are the things by which your life endures and shines., Love, Mom, Dad, Ingrid, Max, & Todd, Make a memorial contribution |
He enjoyed and loved many things in his life; his wife, Alice; his two daughters; his family; the Army; NASCAR racing; Redskin football; working on his cars; playing a card game called Setback; learning to cook; his dog, Skippy; cutting the grass; and helping his neighbors. He was a member of Langley Baptist Church for many years., Mr. Pilson was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Nolen Pilson, of 55 years., His survivors include his daughter, Annie Pilson; daughter, Sue Anderson and her husband, Russ; grandson, Ben Skowysz and his wife, Kim; and two great-grandchildren, Haley and Eric Skowysz., The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Parklawn Memorial Park with military honors. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Nancy Earline Esposito passed away at home on Nov. 29, 2009., Condolences and service details can be viewed at |
HAMPTON - Nancy Wells Offan, 74, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009., Nancy and her husband, Col. Ken Offan (retired U.S. Army), started to travel the country in their RV in 2000, and traveled to every state, except for Maine, which they had planned to do before Nancy's health declined in September 2009., While living in Seaford, Nancy was a dental hygienist for Dr. Sidney Becker and other area dentists, and also at the Naval Weapons Station. She enjoyed raising and breeding Sealyham Terriers and was past President of the Colonial Terrier Club. She was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed quilting, which will be carried on by her daughters., She was preceded in death by her son, John Patterson and is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Ken Offan; two sons, Danny Patterson of New Paltz, N.Y., and Mike Patterson of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Cathy Lee and her husband, Dan of Burke, Va., Mimi Van Horn and her husband, Mark of Harahan, La., Margie Offan of Harahan, La., and Julie Gideon and her husband, Alan of Bristow, Va. She is also survived by her former husband, Don Patterson of New York; two brothers, Ted Wells of Lakeland, Fla., and Welton Wells of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Muriel Offan of Thibodaux, La.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. |
James Robert Neal, 76, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Nicolina "Katy" Caldarola, 89, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Bayonne, N.J., she had been a resident of Hampton for five years., Nicolina was preceded in death by her husband, Vito; and recently by her daughter, Diane., She is survived by her sons, Joseph Caldarola of Portsmouth, N.H., and Victor Caldorola of Gaithersburg, Md.; nephew, Salvatore Girgente of Richmond, Va.; and two grandchildren, Michael and Elijah., A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church by the Rev. Msgr. Robert Perkins., Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
for procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
HELMS, Olive Mae, 84, of Richmond, passed away November 29, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Linda H. Sharp and her husband, Jim; one niece, one nephew, and their families. She was the daughter of Richard A. and Josephine Byork. She had been employed by Cokesbury Book Store, Triple A and Thalhimer's. Mrs. Helms had been a resident of Manor Care-Stratford Hall since 2003, where she was active and made many friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 1, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd., #114, Richmond, Va. 23229. |
Kenneth Ormston, 80, of Madison Heights, died Saturday, November 28, 2009 Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. The family would also like to thank all of the wonderful physicians who took such great care of him over the years. Online condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - Patricia Ramey, 76, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 in Goose Creek, S.C. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with burial in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
will be conducted 2 p.m. at Sherando Methodist Cemetery in Sherando, Va. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to New Creation Ministries, 202 Second Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
BASSETT, Paul Toms "Dee Da," 78, departed this life peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Paul Jr.; and his three brothers, Jack, Hunter, and Hugh Bassett. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Juanita Jayroe Bassett; and his three children and their spouses, Edith Ann Bassett and Steve Mallis, Peter Bassett, and Philip and Gretchen Bassett; a daughter-in-law, Christine Bassett Auman; five grandchildren, Luke, Sadie, Julia, Kerri, and Joshua Bassett. Paul was a teacher and principal for the Chatham County school system in Georgia and after moving to Richmond, he became a Grants Manager for the Department of Rehabilitative Services for 26 years. During this time, he was instrumental in starting a nondenomi-national chapel at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. He was an active member and usher with Ginter Park United Methodist Church and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Paul will be remembered for his many selfless acts of kindness and community service. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Bliley's - Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, at Ginter Park United Methodist Church. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ginter Park United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association |
GILLESPIE, Paul, 81, of Petersburg, died Monday, November 30, 2009. He was the son of the late Scott and Anna Potter Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and George Gillespie. He graduated from Petersburg High School, served in the U.S. Army, and then attended Georgia Tech before returning to Petersburg. He was a member of P.O.G.O. and a retired employee of C.F. Sauers as a sales representative for over 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn A. Gillespie of Petersburg; son, Paul F. Gillespie of Petersburg; daughter, Sue Ellen Peden of Elberon, Va.; grandsons, Jason M. Nowak and wife, Jennifer, of Vienna, Va., Benjamin S. Peden of Arlington, Va., John A. Peden Jr. of Hilo, Hawaii, and Jacob A. Peden of Elberon; and son-in-law, John A. Peden of Chester. Memorial services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or SPCA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Pauline Edna Poston GLADE SPRING, Va. A graveside service for Pauline Edna Poston will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mount Rose Cemetery with Pastor Darlene Litton officiating. Pallbearers will be Todd St. John, Jamie Sexton, Jason Sexton, Zach Kindlesparker, Richard Poston, Jarrod Poston, Adam Poston and Travis Helton. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Robert Hubard Penn, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Memorial Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Roy E. Kanode officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Joyce D. Powell NORFOLK - Joyce D. "Niecey" Powell of the 7200 block of Oakmont Drive passed away Nov. 28, 2009. Born in Norfolk, she was a cook for Sodexho - Norfolk State University's "Spartan Station" and a member of St. Mark RZUA Church, Norfolk. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Powell; two daughters, Nakisha Dale and Jolitta Powell; one son, Franchott Wood; one sister, Earline Wilson; one brother, Troy Dale; eight grandchildren; four aunts, two uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Clyde and Hattie Dale Sr. and her brother, Clyde Dale Jr. A funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 4, at 12:30 p.m. in St. Mark RZUA Church, 1513 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, with the Rev. Dr. Alvin Ben Thomas presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the Community Funeral Home Norfolk Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
beginning at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Henrico CASA, 3001 Hungary Spring Road, Suite A, Henrico, Va. 23228. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, in the chapel of Thrasher Memorial UMC with the Rev. David Vaughan officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment will be held 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Pugh Family Cemetery in Teas, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Music Fund of Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
JACK, Randolph Ayers, 57, of Sandston, Va., passed away Monday, November 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jack. He is survived by two children, Jason (Tanya) Jack and Scott Jack; the mother of his two children and special friend, Teresa Butler; two grandchildren, Jessica and Austin. Mr. Jack was a retired business owner from Karts and Parts. He loved woodworking and built many works of art for his family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4650 South Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va. where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center c/o Randolph Ayers Jack, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Va. 23298. |
JUNIUS, Rosa Lee, of Richmond, departed this life November 28, 2009. She is survived by her son, Rusty Williams; three grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, one sister, two brothers, three sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St., where funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon. Dr. David Dwight officiating. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Rd. Family and friends attending services assemble at the funeral home, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. |
MEADE, Ralph F., 66 of Richmond, died December 1, 2009. His survivors include his wife Gale; son Ralph Meade Jr. (Skip) and his wife, Gemma Yu; and granddaughter, Grace; and many other family and friends. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery Amelia. Please send no flowers at family's request. Arrangements by Bliley's-Chippenham. |
Richard D. Reid VIRGINIA BEACH - Richard D. Reid, 55, passed away Nov. 28, 2009. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., he was employed as vice president of Sales & Sales Training of Ken Reid Inc. for more than 35 years. He was a first chair trumpet player at Lake Taylor High School, was well known in karaoke as a talented and well-respected musician and singer. He was an expert in genealogy and had assisted in writing a book on genealogy. He was formerly involved in amateur radio with many awards. He is survived by his father, Kenneth D. Reid of Virginia Beach; an aunt, Gail Reid of Lenoir, N.C.; four uncles, Gary Reid of Charlotte, N.C., Wayne Reid of Lawrenceville, Ga., David Reid of Tanzania, Africa and Emory Reid of Lenoir. He was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Miller Reid. A funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Great Neck Baptist Church, 1020 General Jackson Drive, Virginia Beach, with Dr. Todd Holt officiating. The entombment will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family received friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to or Great Neck Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Reva Paulette Moore BRISTOL, Va. The burial for Reva Paulette Moore will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the River View Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at, Reva Paulette Moore, age 53, passed away Nov. 28, 2009, at her home. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
will be held Friday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Interment with military honors will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park., Make a memorial contribution |
Rhoda Elizabeth Schmidt Grewe, after a brief illness, followed her beloved Ed to heaven on Nov. 19, 2009., A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Road. A reception will follow at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 612 Jamestown Road., Bucktrout of Williamsburg is handling the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
EDWARDS, Robert My love for you will never fade. Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Trina |
Dr. Latham Murray, of Earlysville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Panorama Farms, his childhood home., Born March 8, 1951, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Langhorne King Murray; their five children, Brad, Wistar, Jack, Margaret, and Stephen; along with his parents, James B. Murray and Jean Brundred Murray; and seven brothers James B. Murray Jr., Matthew B. Murray, Christopher B. Murray, Stephen M. Murray, Andrew B. Murray, Thomas A. Murray and Timothy B. Murray, and their families., He graduated from Albemarle High School in 1969. He received a B.S. in Psychology from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1973, and his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia in 1981. He later completed an internship and residency at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, and a fellowship in Non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery at East Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, England., He was an Attending Surgeon at Mary Imogene Hospital and later at Memorial Hospital in Easton, Maryland, before joining the Medical Staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital in July 1995. Dr. Murray was a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and Board Certified in General Surgery with added accreditation in Thoracic Surgery. He was a member of CRL Surgical and Radiology Associates in Charlottesville., Dr. Murray served in a number of leadership capacities at Martha Jefferson Hospital, including the Hospital Board of Trustees and most recently serving as the Chair of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation Board. Throughout his career, his focus never waivered from the personal care and interaction he enjoyed with countless patients and their families. He served our community with pride and great satisfaction., Outside the hospital, Latham was a stone mason, tree surgeon, cabinetmaker and writer. He will be fondly remembered for his passion and unique skill in working with his hands on the farm or in the shop. His greatest life's work was shaping the lives of his loving children and family., He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, 2009., A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the New Year at a date yet to be determined., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Capital Campaign, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or the Charlottesville Free Clinic, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903. |
Robert Tilt MacGill of Charlottesville, Virginia, and formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Friday, November 27, 2009., He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 26, 1921, and was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Margaret Baxter MacGill; and three siblings, Marjorie Allen, Kenneth MacGill and Susann Blair., Dorothy, his devoted wife of 64 years, survives him as do his loving daughters, Carol Zimorski and Thomas of Charlottesville and Janice Altman and Fred of Gambrills, Maryland; sons, Andrew MacGill and Susan of Tampa, Florida, and Peter MacGill of Lyons, Colorado. Grandchildren, Sara and Jill Zimorski, Jennifer and Kenneth Padgett, Alan MacGill and Melyssa, and Jay MacGill, and Misra Cohen-MacGill also survive, along with several special nieces, nephews, friends and shipmates., Robert was a proud Navy officer and member of the VC 10 squadron in World War II, flying a Wildcat F4F fighter off of the Fanshaw Bay aircraft carrier. After the war, Robert married his sweetheart, Dorothy Ann Wright, and also graduated from Miami University in Ohio, making theirs a celebrated "Miami Merger." A long and prosperous career followed with the Ryerson Steel Company and in his later years, Robert honed his skills as a competitive tennis player and achieved numerous rankings and titles. He was a member of the Olde Providence Racquet Club in Charlotte, NC, the Charlotte Storytellers Guild and was a skilled wood-worker and craftsman. After retirement, a fondness for traveling led Bob and Dorothy from coast to coast exploring our country with their beloved Airstream #2790. He masterfully researched the genealogy of his family, enjoyed writing and sharing his "stories," worked hard to conquer the frustrating game of golf, and survived sudden cardiac arrest 10 years ago while playing a competitive game of tennis., The family is grateful to Graham Pitsenberger and Peter Eades for helping him celebrate the best airborne birthdays ever and to Dr. Diane Snustad and her staff for their kind and attentive care., Memorial services will be private, and if you wish, donations may be made in his memory to the Shenandoah Valley Soaring Club, in care of Ben Johnson, 249 Aero Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980. |
HAMPTON - Robert V. Powell Jr., 76, husband of A. Anita Powell, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Va. |
McCOWIN, Rose Abrams, 88, of Columbia, Va., entered into eternal life on November 28, 2009. She was born on March 4, 1921 in Fluvanna, Va. to Rev. Fletcher and Annie Abrams. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman J. McCowin. She is survived by five children, a devoted son, Norman C. McCowin (Gloria), Avon D. McCowin, Phyllis Garrett (Jerry), Darnell Tilton (Allen), Cheryl Boone; stepson, McKinley Kee (Petronila); 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 3, (tonight) from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Rd., Goochland, Va. 23063. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4, 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3845 Shannon Hill Rd., Columbia, Va. 23038. Rev. Lloyd Jackson, pastor, officiating and Rev. Lloyd Feggans, eulogist. Interment church cemetery. |
During the early morning of Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, the Lord sent an angel to bring brother Roy Lee Davis home of Stony Creek, Va., Roy was born on Feb. 27, 1940, to the late James Henry Davis and Minerva Davis. He attended public schools in Sussex County, Va., and joined the Hunting Quarter Baptist Church at an early age. Preceding him in death were his father, Henry Davis, daughter, Barbara Ann Davis, two sisters, Earline Davis and Gertrude Yates, one brother, George Roosevelt Davis, and granddaughter, Wendy Davis., He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother, Minerva Davis of Stony Creek, Va.; children, James R. Davis (Mary), Elvis Davis (Debra), Connie Davis, Floyd Davis, Patricia Davis, Carolyn Davis, Candice Booth and Tawanda Jones, all of Virginia; three brothers, Willie A. Davis (Mary) of Stony Creek, Va., Wilburn Davis of Henderson, N.C., Bennie Davis of Fredericksburg, Va.; five sisters, Ella Mae Jones (William Sr) of Prince George, Va., Mable Harrison (Freddie Sr.) of Richmond, Va., Mary E. Wheatley (William), Ruth Chambliss and Shirley Johnson (Milton), all of Petersburg, Va., and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He also leaves to cherish his memories of devoted friends and family, Vennett Wyatt, Dexter Yates, George L Massenburg and Jammie Pulliam to mention just a few., A service celebrating the life of Mr. Davis will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, Stony Creek. The Rev. Dr. C.W. Robb, pastor. The Rev. Joseph Williams, officiating., For more information, please contact the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va., (804)-863-4411. |
CANARY, Ryan Christopher In loving memory of my son. Not being able to say goodbye will always bring regret. The ones who love him dearly are the ones who won't forget. Your Mom |
GRABLE, Sarah J. Burroughs, passed away November 30, 2009 at Our Lady of Hope Health Center in Richmond, Va. She was the wife of the late E. Sherman Grable Jr., professor emeritus of mathematics, at the University of Richmond. She is survived by a daughter, Susan Ryan; and a son, E. Sherman Grable III and his wife, Ruth; also surviving are four grandchildren, Jenny Ryan, Emily Ryan Chandler and Megan and Scott Grable. Mrs. Grable was a native of Washington, Pa. She was a lifelong musician, organist and choir director and was active with her husband in student groups at the university. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine D. Burroughs. There will be no visitation. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. It is suggested that memorial gifts be made to the E. Sherman Grable Jr. Scholarship Fund, University of Richmond, 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, Va. 23173. West Chapel-Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., in charge of arrangements. |
GREEN - In loving memory of Samuel Green, who left us one year ago (today), December 1, 2009, after the death of his daughter, Samantha Green; and father, Walter Green. He came to the end of his journey, As a warrior he fought hard to do good, He did his very best, the best that he could, Remembering his smile, his words and his touch, We truly loved him so very, very much, On your journey you didn't go alone, The Comforter walked with you to your heavenly home, Rest my father, grandfather, brother and son, We miss you but your work down here was done. Your mother, Earline Green, daughter, Joanne Green, grandson, Jeremiah Green, sisters, Marjorie Green and Linda Taylor and family. |
Sandra was born Dec. 29, 1959, in Rocky Mount, N.C., to Frances Pair of Hampton and the late Robert Pair., Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Eddie; her son, Luke of the home; her son, Chris and his wife, Danielle of King George, Va.; her sister, Patti Brown of Hampton; her brother, RK Pair of Blanchard, Okla.; and countless other relatives and friends to cherish her memory., A graduate of Phoebus High School, class of 1978, Sandra began working at NASA Langley as a secretary, continuing her education through St. Leo College while working full time and raising her two sons. Advancing to the position of Contract Specialist at NASA, she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in business management., Sandra attended Bethel Temple Assembly of God in Hampton. She loved bluegrass festivals, boating, Ladies' Day at the beach, and spending time with family and friends., The family would like to thank Sandra's friends, neighbors, and former NASA coworkers for their kindness shown during this difficult time., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 3, at R., Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Armistead Ave., Hampton. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Fri. Dec. 4, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Queen Street in Hampton., In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the local, , 11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite A102, Newport News, VA 23606. 591-8330. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
BAKER, Sarah J. Oct. 9, 1929 - Nov. 27, 2008 Do not grieve for me now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid for me. I took His hand when I heard His call. I turned my back and left it all. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace early Thanksgiving Day. ~You are missed by Walter Sr. Walter Jr., Grace, Chris, your sisters and brother. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Buddy Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
To cherish her memories are three daughters, Lashaunte, Lashonda and Shaquana Shinnery; one son, Antonia Shinnery; one grandson, Ricky Shinnery; mother, Mary Shinnery; sister, Patricia Hollis; brother-in-law, Raven Hollis; nephews, Antwan, Donte Watson; niece, Latoya Watson; grandparents, Dave and Irene Reid; and a host of other relatives and special friends., A viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today, Dec. 1, 2009, at the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vivian Burke, Officiating, Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., Newport News, VA 757-245-3302. |
will be held Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in Bayside Christian Church, 2224 Greenwell Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church would be appreciated., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 12 noon, Friday, December 4, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Joey Phillips and the Rev. Dr. John W. Ott officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Goodview Baptist Church Building Fund, 1057 Grace Court, Goodview, Va. 24095. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or Princess Anne Plaza in Margaret's name., Make a memorial contribution |
Dorothy M. Snyder VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy May Snyder, 81, passed away peacefully Nov. 30, 2009. Mrs. Snyder was born July 23, 1928 to the late William and Sarah Gary in Baltimore. She was a member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church and a lifetime member of Job's Daughters. Mrs. Snyder will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 63 years, Elmer E. Snyder; two sons, Glen T. Snyder and wife Linda and James M. Snyder and wife Martha; two grandsons, Jeffrey and David Snyder; three great-granddaughters, Gillian, Ashley and Shelby; and a nephew, John Gary Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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Dolores A. Spratt, 86, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, November 28, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Essie Stevenson January 8, 1943 - December 2, 2007 We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, we thought of you yesterday and the day before too, your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Love Your Children, Make a memorial contribution |
She was a 1949 graduate of Beulaville High School. In 1952, she married Sergeant Clifton Daniels of the U.S. Marine Corps, after his return from the Korean War. As a military wife, she was fortunate to travel across the country several times, living on both coasts. They also lived in Hawaii for three years and in Brazil for two years. After her husband's retirement in 1969, they settled in Hampton, Va. She was a resident of Hampton for 40 years and had many friends and family in the area. She was surrounded by a loving and caring group of nephews and nieces in Virginia, as well as in the Kinston, N.C., area., Sue was very active in the Moose Lodge and enjoyed the dances and the many other gatherings. She touched the lives of many people there, and we are very grateful for her many caring friends from the Moose, that visited her regularly and kept in touch until her death., Preceding her in rest are her parents, Bettie and Robert Whitfield, formerly of North Carolina; brothers, Marvin, formerly of Deep Run, N.C., and Robert Jr. formerly of Moss Hill, N.C.; sisters, Eliza Mewborn Rouse, formerly of Kinston, N.C., and Mamie Ruth Teachey, formerly of Hampton, Va., She leaves to mourn her passing her loving children, Donna Waldmiller and husband, David of Smithfield, Dexter Daniels and wife, Linda of Boise, Ind.; grandchildren, Kieran, Devin and Alanna, all of Boise; great-grandchild, Aurora of Boise; and loving brother, Elmer Whitfield and wife, Pearl of Deep Run, N.C., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Following the visitation, there will be a funeral service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m., a service will be held at Holy Innocence Episcopal Church, in Seven Springs, N.C. Preceding the service the family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Innocence Episcopal Church Cemetery., to share memories and words of condolence with the family. |
CHAVIS, Terrence A. In loving memory of our son, Terrence A. Chavis, who passed away July 19, 1998. You remain an angel in our mind & heart. We miss you a lot. Happy 29th Birthday! We love you, ~The Family: Wilson, Kings, Holmes, Chavis |
Mr. Theodore Carnell Weaver, 43, of 16602 Flatrock Road, Warfield, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. He was a native of Dinwiddie County and the son of the late Victoria Gholson Weaver and Theodore Weaver. At an early age he confessed Christ and became a member of the Center Star Baptist Church and was a 1986 graduate from Dinwiddie County Senior High School., He leaves to cherish memories of him, his father, Theodore Weaver of Dewitt; a brother, Kelvin S. Weaver of Chester; three uncles, Benjamin Weaver (Queen) and Alfred Weaver (Mazie) of Dewitt, John Gholson (Diane) of Dewitt; two aunts, Linda Pegram (John) of Dewitt and Dorothy Gee (William) of Ford; a great-aunt, Mary Williamson of Prince George; two nephews; three nieces; and a host cousins, other relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at the McKenney Chapel of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home with the Rev Earl R. Thompson Sr. officiating with interment to follow at the Center Star Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence of his father, 12308 Wheelers Pond Road, Dewitt. The family is asked to assemble at the funeral home at 11:45 a.m. on the day of the service. Services entrusted to the Mckenney Chapel-Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd, Mckenney, 478-4411. |
JOHNSON - Thomas Happy Birthday and thank you for 17 years of love and happiness. Avis |
BRITTAIN, Thomas Warren III, 55, of Richmond and formerly of Alexandria, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, after a brief illness. Tommy is survived by his sister, Deborah Lozano; his brother, Timothy Brittain; his canine traveling companion, Barnabas; and his many loving friends and extended family. He was a career long-haul truck driver who logged several million miles visiting every nook and cranny of the United States. He loved his work and he did it well. Tommy was a faithful friend who will be missed by everyone he touched. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Her nephew, the Rev. Douglas Turner, of Answering the Call and her pastor, the Rev. Carol Johnston, of Troutville Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dolores A. Spratt Dolores A. Spratt, 86, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. She was the wife of the late Roger Clay Spratt Sr. Mrs. Spratt was born Tuesday, July 17, 1923, in La Crosse, Wis., a daughter of the late Jerome Inderberg and the late Lisa Winge Inderberg. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. In March 2004, she moved to Lynchburg from Sarasota, Fla., to be near her daughter. Dolores traveled extensively with her husband and lived in Japan, the Philippines, Holland, Turkey, Kenya, Nigeria and Yermen. She enjoyed flower arranging, wood carving and reading. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Shedd and her husband, Doug, of Lynchburg and Nancy Spratt of Princeton, N.J.; four grandchildren; and a sister, Mavis Hoesly of Elm Grove, Wis. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home with the Rev. Catherine Montgomery officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lynchburg Free Clinic, 1016 Main St., Lynchburg, VA 24504-1712. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp funeralhome.com. |
Victor Paul Pallay, 87, of Colonial Heights, Va., died Nov. 30, 2009. He was the son of the late John and Anna Pallay and husband of the late Louise Pallay. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 182 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Pallay retired from PRR/Conrail after 44 years of service. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, Va., and a former member of East Linden United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Pallay was preceded in death by his brothers and sister., He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Henderson and husband, Ed; son, Joe Pallay; grandchildren, Amy Ernst and husband, Matt, James J. Henderson and wife, Brooke, and Katie M. Henderson; great-grandchildren, Tyler Samuel Ernst, Anna Elizabeth Ernst and Andrew Dylan Ernst; sisters-in-law, Rose Pallay and Mary Jane Pallay; brother-in-law, James Hart and wife, Lucy; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio, with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Fire and EMS, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at |
MAHANES, Victor Rosser "Ross," 91, of Mineral, died Monday, November 30, 2009 in the Louisa Health Care Center. He was born on February 11, 1918 in Madison County and was the son of the late Harry W. Mahanes and Sue Carpenter Mahanes. He was married to the late Eva Hubbard Mahanes and was a member of the Mineral United Methodist Church, a member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge #10, a founding member of the Mineral Volunteer Rescue Squad, and a longtime member of the Mineral Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Mahanes is survived by two daughters, Sandra Adams and husband, Howard, of Mineral, Belinda Cannon and husband, Charles, of Amissville; and three grandchildren, Howard Adams Jr., Eric Adams and Ross Cannon. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Mahanes; and a sister, Arlene Gooch. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 at the Mineral United Methodist Church, officiated by The Rev. Theresa Hoffman. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mineral Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 534, Mineral, Va. 23117. Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville, is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Villamont Presbyterian Church, Blue Ridge, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
HILL, Vincent L., 60, of Charles City, passed away on November 25, 2009. Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday at Little Elam Baptist Church, 8840 Church Ln., Charles City. www.wilsonafs.com |
GLOUCESTER - Virginia Marjorie Oliver Walker, age 86, died Nov. 29, 2009 at Walter Reed Convalescent Center. Marjorie was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and a charter member of Gloucester Women of the Moose Chapter No. 1312., She is survived by daughter, JoAnne Walker Atkinson and husband, David of Richmond, Va.; son, Roy Gilbert Walker and wife, Terry of Mascotte, Fla.; two brothers, Ralph Oliver and wife, Vivian, Walter Oliver and wife, Helena, all of Hayes, Va.; and sister-in-law, Irma Swinson Oliver. |
will be held at noon on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. John W. McCandish officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Marks Lutheran Church, the Alzheimer's Foundation or the in his memory. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 3, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 3 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jackie Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to the or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
On Sunday morning, November 29, 2009, Rita Walker Welcher, of Roanoke, Va., entered the "land of pure delight, where saints immortal reign; infinite day excludes the night, and pleasures banish pain." Rita was the fifth child of Willard and Louise Walker. She was born on May 10, 1946, in Roanoke, Va. Her spiritual growth began at St. Gerard's Catholic Church where she faithfully attended until she became ill., Rita graduated from Lucy Addison High School in the Class of 1964. During her high school years she acquired and maintained lasting friendships that have endured the test of time. After graduating from high school she enrolled in a training program with Total Action Against Poverty. This experience allowed her to benefit from courses at Penn State University and Roanoke College. She later became the Director of the King Kennedy Headstart Center., At the age of 37, Rita completed the Burrell Hospital Nursing Program. This achievement gave her the opportunity to become a floor nurse at Lewis Gale Hospital and the Veteran's Hospital in Salem, Va. In May of 1966, Rita became the blushing bride of Lynwood Welcher. Two children, Karen and Kristal, were born to this union., In addition to her parents, her brothers, John E. Walker and Clinton Walker preceded Rita in death. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lynwood Welcher, of Roanoke, Va.; two daughters, Karen (William) Hackley, of Houston, Texas, and Kristal Welcher, Roanoke, Va.; two grandsons, Christian Alexander and Caidan Adam Hackley, of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Carolyn (Troy) Weaver, of Northern Virginia, and Joyce Walker, of Maryland; two brothers, Willard Walker (Viola), of Northern Virginia, and Alan Walker (Cheryl), of California; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and devoted friends., . Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, December 3, 2009, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Wesley John Price passed away Nov. 27, 2009 at the age of 53., Wes is survived by his parents, Jack and Liz,; his brother, Mark; nephew, Henry; his brother, Gordon; and his sister, Kelley; brother-in-law, Paul Wesley; along with many beloved extended family and friends., We will gather for a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23 Semple Farm Road, Hampton, VA. An informal gathering in Wes' honor will be held afterwards at the County Grill at 1215 Rt. 17, in Yorktown., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Lillian Hassen Whisman, 84, of Narrows, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at her home. She was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on April 23, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Sam and Anna Holliday Hassen and a sister, Issy Boggs, also preceded her in death. She was a longtime and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Narrows. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years, James Harvey Whisman, of Narrows; two sons, Jim Whisman, of Roanoke and David Whisman, of Dandridge, Tennessee; a grandson, Jeffrey Whisman ,of Beckley, West Virginia; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Hassen, of Chester, Virginia and Steven Hassen, of Max Meadows, Virginia; a sister, Sandra Wright, of Chester; and several nieces and nephews. At Lillian's request, burial will be private, and that there will be no viewing or visitation. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Salvation Army or to First Baptist Church in Narrows. Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows is serving the Whisman family. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
YORKTOWN - Wilbur James Lake, 91, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Dr. William John Root, 79, of Waynesboro, died Monday, November 30, 2009, at Augusta Health in Fishersville., He was born March 6, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late William J. and Helen English Root., John was a retired dentist, a Korean War veteran with the Marine Corps, an avid golfer and horseman, a runner, and a pilot., Surviving are his wife, Nancy H. Root; two daughters, Laura Newman and her husband, Bill, and Lynne Root; his brother, James B. Root; four grandchildren and one- great-grandchild., A memorial service will be conducted 5 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at McDow Funeral Home by the Reverend Kim Webster. The family will receive friends following the service. |
with military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, with the Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Talley officiating. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, has charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Willie Cooley Sr. "Joe" April 6, 1924 - Nov. 30, 2005 Your memory is our own keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Love, The family. |
will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Tabernacle Church of Norfolk lead by the Rev. Kenny Bryant. Donation may be made to Tabernacle Church Missions 7000 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505., Make a memorial contribution |
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. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Stinson; father, Kyle Yeatts; and stepfather, Mose Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of over 52 years, Betty Wertz Yeatts; son, Larry Daniel (Danny) Yeatts and wife, Donna, of Roanoke County; two daughters, Debbie Wimmer and her husband, Justin, of Check, and Dana Reince, and her husband, David, of Florence, S.C.; mother, Madie Austin, of Floyd; brother, Joe Austin and his wife, Donna, and their family, of Covington; sister, Pat Austin and her family, of Floyd; six grandchildren, Jeff Wimmer, Travis Wimmer, Danessa Greenauer, Gary Yeatts, Brayden Reince, and Lauren Reince; stepgrandson, John Weeks and his wife, Ashley; three greatgrandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; and special niece, Lisa Sutphin and her husband, Jeff, and their children, Peggy, Kelly and Brian. Mr. Yeatts fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for five years. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Lakeside Baptist Church. Pastors Art Hearne and Tom Maxwell will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the , 800-227-2345. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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