SLAUGHTER - In loving memory of Alva N. Slaughter. It has been three years. We miss and love you. Husband, James and son, Kevin and Grandchildren |
MORRISON, Alice Gale, 66, of Beaverdam, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years of marriage, Thomas Gerald Morrison. Alice is survived by her two devoted daughters, Serita Ayers and Jerry Lynn Hawley; three beautiful grandchildren, Brandi Lopez, Tonya Stone and Dustin Hawley; six great-grandchildren, one sister; her best friend, Debbie Elmore; and many other relatives. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Corinth Christian Church, 9153 Dabneys Mill Rd., Manquin, on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 2 p.m. where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Corinth Christian Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Children's Miracle Network, 2924 Brooke Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. Arrangements entrusted by Beaverdam Funeral Home. |
ALRICH, Alice R. "Bobby," 60, of Spotsylvania County died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital. Ms. Alrich was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and later received her Master's in Education from the University of Virginia. She was a past president of the Stafford Education Association. Ms. Alrich was the former Teacher of the Year at Falmouth Elementary, and traveled with Educational Delegations to China and Cuba. She was a member of the V.E.A. Fitz-Turner Commission, the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, and the Spotsylvania Women's Club. Bobby was also a member of Goshen Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Alrich Latta of Los Altos, Calif.; four nephews, John Alrich-Altman of Charlottesville, J. Dan Latta Jr. of Portland, Ore., Steven Latta of Los Angeles, Calif. and Jeffrey Latta of San Jose, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Alice Field Loving Alrich; and a sister, Ann Alrich Altman. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 8 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 7 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Spotsylvania Rescue Squad, Box 101, Spotsylvania, Va. 22553. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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NORFOLK - Arthur Lewis "Buddy" Harrison passed away Nov. 23, 2009. To honor his wishes, there will be no funeral service. Condolences can be made to the family at |
Aubrey T. Shifflett, 66, of Keswick, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family., He was born June 22, 1943, in Greene County to the late Alexander Shifflett and Bernice Sandridge Shifflett., He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Scott Shifflett; two brothers, Deane A. Shifflett and Melvin C. Shifflett., Tommy worked as an auto mechanic for API Automotive Service for many years where he specialized in automatic transmissions. He loved working on cars and especially restoring his 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA., He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Virginia "Sue" Shifflett; sons, Michael A. Shifflett and his wife, Joyce, Steven C. Shifflett and his wife, Lisa; a daughter, Teresa L. Crickenberger and her husband, Gregg; stepchildren, Robbin L. Shifflett, David L. Gibson, and Scott Gibson and his wife, Audrey; and numerous grandchildren; his first wife and mother of his children, Carolyn F. Jarman; brother, Claude W. Shifflett and his wife, Michelle; sister, Maxine Mundie Shipp and her husband, Henry; a half brother, James Shifflett; and a half sister, Trudy Lynch., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Holly Memorial Gardens with Brother Harlin Sykes officiating., Visitation will be held from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Robert Aycock of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, just 20 days shy of his 90th birthday. Beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and colleague, he is remembered for his generosity, deep affections, and kindness--and for his incomparable dry wit. A scientist with a keen appreciation for history and literature, he was a man of broad reading and interests. He loved family and family roots. He was interested in the human condition. Robert Aycock was born on a small farm in Claiborne Parish, La., on December 23, 1919, to the late Seaborn Ray Aycock and Mary Amanda Hightower Aycock. He grew up during the years of the Great Depression, graduated from Louisiana State University in 1936 and continued his education at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. During the World War II years, he served in the Army Medical Corps, first in a detachment servicing a regiment of Coast Guard Artillery and later as a laboratory technician at Lovell General Hospital in Fort Devens, Mass. In 1947, Bob returned to North Carolina State and undertook a PhD program in Plant Pathology. After graduation in 1949, his first employment was at Edisto Experiment Station, a branch of Clemson College, in Blackville, S.C. He returned to North Carolina in 1955 as a plant pathologist at the Horticultural Crops Research Station at Castle Hayne, where he conducted research of diseases of field-grown ornamental bulb crops. In 1963, he returned for a part-time extension position on the Raleigh campus, assuming major responsibility for the Plant Disease Clinic, while continuing research on the diseases of ornamentals., Bob served North Carolina State University as head of the Department of Plant Pathology, from 1973 to 1984. In this capacity, he took a special interest in the welfare of graduate students. He and his wife tendered warm hospitality to generations of these students, sending them off to conferences with home-made food, hosting gatherings for them, and keeping up with their achievements years after their departure from NC State. From 1969 to 1972 Bob was editor-in-chief of the major journal in the field,, Phytopathology., He served as President of the American Phytopathological Society in 1976, and in 1979 he was named a Fellow of the society. He was selected Outstanding Plant Pathologist by the APS Southern Division in 1984., Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elsie; his brothers, Seaborn Ray Aycock, Paul Aycock, and Marion Aycock; and sister, Elice Aycock Larance. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Paul Metz, of Blacksburg; his daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne Aycock and Virgil Jefferson Foutch, of Bahama, N.C.; his grandchildren, Robert and Estella Metz, of Blacksburg, and Emma and Jenny King, of Bahama; and many beloved nieces and nephews., will be held at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Bob's friends and family in Raleigh, N.C., will gather to celebrate his life the week of January 4, 2010, at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elsie J. and Robert Aycock Student Travel Award, American Phytopathological Foundation, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, Minn. 55121., Make a memorial contribution |
Ballard Fulton Mawyer Jr., Ballard Fulton Mawyer Jr., 63, of Crozet, died at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born December 22, 1945, in Crozet, the son of the late Ballard Fulton Mawyer Sr. and Lottie Fitzgerald Mawyer., He was preceded in death by a brother, William Mawyer., He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Mawyer; and their children, Sandy Campbell and her husband, Mike, of Gordonsville, Shorty Mawyer and his wife, Tammy, of Crozet, Rhonda Bryant and her husband, Robert, of Free Union, Cheryl Madison and her husband, Sam, of Crozet, David Via of Charlottesville, and Jenny Buttry and her husband, Kenny, of Fluvanna; a sister, Lottie Harris of Crozet; a brother, Roger Lee Mawyer and his wife, Dorothy, of Crozet; brother-in-law, Christopher Miller of Boonesville; three sisters-in-law, Michelle Snead and Jenny Mawyer of Crozet and Ginny Stallings of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Sean and Hailey Mawyer, Justin and Chad Bryant, Chris, Kara and Cole Madison, and Paige and Danielle Buttry; and his special dog and constant companion, "Merkey"., Ballard was a truck driver for H. T. Ferron for 20 years., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Hillsboro Baptist Church in Crozet with Dr. Alan Thompson officiating., The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to HOPE, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 202B, Richmond, VA 23228., Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is in charge of arrangements. |
Barbara B. Johnson, 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 at Medical University Hospital, South Carolina., Born in Newport News, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Marietta Amott Boutchard., A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with Mr. Keith McMurdo officiating. Interment private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Food Bank or the Colonial Heights Meals on Wheels, 530 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at |
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at St. John's Episcopal Church by the Rev. Fred Poteet followed by a reception in the church social hall. Burial with Masonic rites will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Washington and the Rev. George Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kazim Transportation Fund, 1628 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24016. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for the Rev. Belinda Charlotte Young, 54, of 229 Edgewood St., Boiling Springs, N.C., and formerly of Martinsville, who died Dec. 1, 2009, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at High Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Ray Arrington and Larry Cutler will officiate. Burial will be in Old Town Memorial on Greenville Road in Galax. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour before the service Saturday. She was born Feb. 8, 1955, in Richlands to Manuel L. Hairston and Roberta Davis Hairston. She worked as an eligibility worker at the Henry-Martinsville Social Services; had been program liaison admissions coordinator at East Tennessee State University; and had been secretary at ETSU and financial specialist at First Union Bank. Young had served as associate minister at High Ridge Baptist Church in Martinsville, at Mount Carmel Church in Bristol, Tenn., and at Oldtown Baptist Church in Galax. She also had been a member of Abundant Life Ministries in Roanoke. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Clarence Young of Boiling Springs; a daughter, Roseland Maldonado of Roanoke; two sons, Ryan Hudson of Long Island, N.Y., and Joshua Wells of Boiling Springs; a sister, Roseland Gilmanot of San Antonio, Texas; six brothers, Manuel Hairston of Suffolk, Gerald Hairston of Norton, Lynn Hairston and Tony Hairston, both of Charlotte, N.C., Andre Hairston of Greensboro, N.C., and Tyrone Hairston of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; and six grandchildren. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha M. Starling will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Unity Baptist Church, 330 S. South Street, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Dr. Albert L. Toney Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Family, honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8875., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Starlings online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, |
will be private at a later date. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Beverly Anita Thomas, 55, departed this life on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was a former employee of Apex. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
at noon on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Alleghany Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
WILLIAMS, Brisco S. Sunshine fades and Shadows fall, But sweet Remembrance outlast all, Happy Birthday, Bay Bay, We miss you dearly, Your family, Mom, Dad, Brother, Sisters |
MILLER, Cheryl East, 62, of Chesterfield, passed away December 2, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Calvin L. Miller; daughter, Renee Delacruz and husband, Tomas; son, Christopher L. Miller and wife, Elizabeth; two grandchildren, Rachael Amanda Garza and Isabella Delacruz; one sister, Anne Vance; and two brothers, Robert East and Cecil Thomas East. She was a nurse at Retreat Hospital and for plastic surgeon, Dr. Godin. She was also a former nurse for Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009. Interment to follow at 3 p.m. at Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cumberland, Va. |
Calvin Wade Cox BRISTOL, Tenn. Calvin Wade Cox GYSGT U.S. Marine Corp Retired, age 50, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born June 5, 1959, in Bristol Tennessee, son of Joe and Hulda Steele Cox. He was a retired Marine Gunnery Sgt in the United States Marines having served in Desert Storm. After his retirement he was employed as a supervisor at the U.S. Postal service in Johnson City, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Cox and Michael Cox. Survivors include: wife, Angela D. Cardwell Cox; parents, Joe Jr. and Hulda Steele Cox; daughters, Amber Cox and friend, Lonnie Preis and Andrea Cox; sisters, Nancy Carrier and husband Ernest, Patricia Smith and husband Joe, Alma Vance and husband Doug; brothers, Joe Melvin Cox III and Wayne Cox and wife Nadine; sisters-in-law, Shirley Long and husband Leonard, Katherine Smith and Connie Cardwell; five nieces; and four nephews; special friends, Kim Houston, Tom and Dianne McDaniel. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Col. Dennis Hamm officiating. The burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Vanover Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post 3/265 of Kingsport and the Tennessee Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday or other times at the home of his parents, Joe and Hulda at 428 Old Weaver Pike Bluff City, TN 37618. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Carl Ellis Holt, Carl Ellis Holt, 87, of Esmont, died Wednesday, December 3, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born February 20, 1922, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Fred Larkin and Hattie (Gillenwater) Holt., Mr. Holt attended St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Esmont. He graduated from Scottsville High School and attended Virginia Tech before serving in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked tirelessly for Meals-on-Wheels, Boy Scouts of America and was involved with the Scottsville Bateau Festival. In 1987, he retired from Washington, D.C. Transit (Metro)., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Atlee L. Holt and his second wife, Marjorie L. Holt; two brothers and two sisters., Survivors include two daughters, Valerie H. Cox and her husband, Larry, of Esmont and Donna H. Zimmer and her husband, Tom, of Charlottesville; four grandchildren, Cristi C. Raymond and her husband, Steve, Dana C. Childress and her husband, Michael, Danny C. Cox, Sarah C. Cook and her fiance, Steven Morris; two step-grandchildren, Alda Fers and Patrick Fers; three great-grandchildren, Caden Childress, Emerson and Jake Raymond; a brother, Fred L. Holt; and a number of nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by the Reverend Peter T. Way. Burial will be private at Scottsville Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the funeral home., The family would like to extend special thanks to his physician, Dr. Denise Williams, his caregiver Melissa Estes and Mike Dixon for his many acts of kindness., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Meals-on-Wheels, 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. |
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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Dec 4, 2009 Carrie Lee Fields Dehart, 58, of Ridgeway, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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Irma Champine, 85, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Salem, Va., passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. Funeral arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at noon on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastors Tim Gearheart and Bob West officiating. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6, 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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Frank was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Chesapeake Corporation as a maintenance superintendent., His wife of 57 years, Martha J. Foster, preceded him in death., He is survived by three sons, Dennis Foster and his wife, Glenda of Johns Island, S.C., Calvin Foster and his wife, Shiela of Fredericksburg, Va., and Bryan Foster of West Point; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and many friends and extended family members., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home., Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, P.O. Box X, West Point, VA 23181. |
FOSTER, Charles Frank, 87, of West Point, died Friday, December 4, 2009. Frank was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Chesapeake Corporation as a maintenance superintendent. His wife of 57 years, Martha J. Foster, preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Dennis Foster and his wife, Glenda, of Johns Island, S.C., Calvin Foster and his wife, Shiela, of Fredericksburg, Va. and Bryan Foster of West Point; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many friends and extended family members. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 8 at 11 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, P.O. Box X, West Point, Va. 23181. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
WILLIAMS, Charles L. Jr., 95, of King William County, departed this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sarah H. Williams; two daughters, Claudia W. Dickens and Brenda A Williams; a grandson, Donald E. Dickens Jr.; a sister, Alma G. Williams; nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Remains rest at the B.W. White Funeral Home, 20408 King William Road, in King William. The viewing will be Sunday, December 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Third Union Baptist Church, 452 Walkerton Road, King William, Va. Funeral services will be 12 noon Monday, December 7 at Third Union Baptist Church, with Rev. W.D. Talley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. |
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HAMPTON - Clifton R. Chapman, 60, husband of Linda Chapman, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the VA Medical Center. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank Colebank PORTSMOUTH - Frank Colebank, 84, of the Bide-A-Wee section of Portsmouth died Dec. 3, 2009 in a local hospital. Originally of Point Marion, Pa., Mr. Colebank was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was stationed in the Tidewater area during the war. He started his career as a seaman on the Monongahela River but was best known for his exceptional automotive painting abilities. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Esther Crowe Colebank; his sister, Mary Colebank Kish of Point Marion, Pa.; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan Colebank Daniel and Addison G. Daniel III of Manassas; six grandchildren, Lara Louise Sturgis and Gary Hanes of Portsmouth, Shannon Daniel of Richmond, Dr. Dawn Daniel Brown of Bonsall, Calif., Frank and Nicole Sturgis of Portsmouth, Jennifer Daniel of Camarrillo, Calif., and Lt. Addison G. and Corrine Daniel of Virginia Beach; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Colebank Sturgis. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Chaplain Frances Dille. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
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on Monday in Baltimore, Md. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-639-2422., Make a memorial contribution |
Rosalee Grubb DeWitt, 93, of Pulaski and Richmond, died Thursday, December 3, 2009. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
Deaun Ruth Dye Brockmyre The funeral service for Deaun Ruth Dye Brockmyre will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Bristol Virginia, with R.C. Sproul Jr., Laurence Windham, Wayne Hays and Mark Dewey officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Deaun Ruth Dye Brockmyre, age 44, went to Heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, following an automobile accident. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Brockmyre. |
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HARDIN COUNTY, TEXAS - Deborah Ann Velazquez was born Sept. 24, 1955. On Nov. 29, 2009, she left behind six siblings and her mother, Elsie V. Jurgensen, Kingscreek Rd. in Gloucester County. |
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Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for Demrus Marie Thompson, 68, of 3585 Golf Course Road, Spencer, who died Dec. 2, 2009, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church in Spencer with Elder Carl Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the Edwards-Redd family cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends at the church for a half hour before the service Monday. Thompson was born Sept. 22, 1941, in Spencer to James D. Edwards and Marie E. Reid Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Thompson; a son, Ronald Tucker; two sisters, Shelia Scales and Pamela Edwards; and two brothers, Kenneth and Stanley Edwards. She graduated from Patrick Central High School and retired after 20 years as a cook with the Beecher School District in Flint, Mich. She was a member of Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church in Spencer and was church clerk for a number of years. Surviving are a son, Richard D. Tucker of Spencer; a brother, Barry Edwards of Flint; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Dolly Maye Thomas, Dolly Maye Thomas, 91, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born August 30, 1918, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Jessie Adam and Virginia Ruth Roberts Shifflett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Everette L. Thomas; two sisters, Anna Garrison and Gladys Sandridge; and four brothers, Alvin Shifflett, Clinton Shifflett, Jessie "Junior" Shifflett and Charles Garwood Shifflett., She is survived by a daughter, Linda Woolfrey and her husband, Larkin, of Crozet, Virginia; a foster daughter, Mary Sue Deese and her husband, Anthony of Alabama; a foster grandson, Kevin Breeden of Texas; a sister, Faye Gibson and her husband, Cecil, of Crozet, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews., She had a beautiful smile and will be greatly missed!, A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 at Mount Moriah United Methodist Church in White Hall, Virginia, with the Reverend Chris McLain officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Teague Funeral Home., The family extends their special thanks to the staff of the 7th Floor at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Also special thanks to the staff at Golden Living - The Cedars where she spent her last three months., The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Mount Moriah United Methodist Church, 4524 Garth Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 or to the Ashley Walton Fund, c/o Bank of America, Box 128, Crozet, Virginia 22932. |
MOUNTJOY, Donald Charles, 66, of Reedville, Va., passed away on December 1, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Betty K. Mountjoy; mother, Edith C. Mountjoy of Maryland; daughter, Lisa A. Mountjoy of Maryland; sister, Kathleen A. Willit and husband, Pete, of Iowa; brother, Walter R. Mountjoy of Maryland; and two grandchildren, William D. Ogilvie and Jeremy C. Ogilvie. He was a member of the Plumbers Local Union No. 5 in Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at Fort Lincoln Little Chapel in Prince George, Maryland, on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Rappahannock General Hospital through the Swift-Walker Memorial Fund, Attn: Ann O'Herron, Box 1449, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com. |
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She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Haile Cannon and is survived by her son, John Haile and wife, Dorothy Cannon of Barboursville, Va.; daughter, Susan C. Ford and husband, Keith of Raleigh, N.C.; grandsons, Arthur H. Cannon II, Paulus Clayton Cannon, Christopher T. Ford and wife, Jennifer; and great-granddaughter, Reese C. Ford., The family requests expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to First United Methodist Church Fox Hill, Building Fund, 1 Salt Pond Rd., Hampton, VA 23664., A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, followed by a reception, at First United Methodist Church Fox Hill. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Dorothy Virginia Stevenson, Dorothy Virginia Stevenson, 81, of Charlottesville, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009., She was born June 17, 1928, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Herman Alfred and Lee Bell Steindorff. She was preceded in death by her husband, James McCluskie Stevenson., She is survived by her sons, Andrew Stevenson of Herndon, Virginia, and Robert Stevenson of Berlin, Germany; and by daughters-in-law, Kimberlyn Stevenson and Undine Mros of Herndon and Berlin respectively. She is also survived by grandchildren, Mac and Harry Stevenson, both of Herndon, Virginia; a sister, Frieda Shoemake of Deland, Florida; and a brother, Alfred Steindorff of White Plains, New York., Dorothy had a love for music and taught it for many years. She was an officer of the Wednesday Music Club, a longtime member of The Oratorio Society of Charlottesville Albemarle, and a member of the Charlottesville Music Teachers Association. She was also a member of the Peace Lutheran Church., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wednesday Music Club, P.O. Box 7642, Charlottesville, VA 22906. |
BRIEL, Dr. Lawrence Ingram Jr., 69, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. He was the son of Lawrence I. and Elizabeth Allison Briel. Surviving are his brother, John G. Briel; sister-in-law, Lori W. Briel of Richmond; and sister, Suzanne B. Farrior of Fayetteville, N.C. Dr. Briel was a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior. Graveside services on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, Retreat Chapter, 2621 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. |
HOFFMAN, Earnestine Connelly, 97, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on December 2, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, Rev. George M. Connelly and Ramona Balderson Connelly of Newland, Va.; her husband, Bowman H. Hoffman; and her son, Robert L. Harris of Richmond. She was a lifelong member of Welcome Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Hampton O. Harris, of Mechanicsville; her daughter, Sharon H. Covington, of Richmond; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Welcome Grove Baptist Church, 7368 Newland Rd., Warsaw, Va. 22572 on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Welcome Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. |
Claude Edward Easley, 85, of Axton, Va., died on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Eddie Hyatt BRISTOL, Tenn. A memorial service for Mr. Hyatt will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in the Weaver Family Care Center with Rev. Gary Garland and Elder Lewis Kiger officiating. The Weaver Family Care Center is located on Seventh Street, across from Weaver Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Weaver Family Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be registered by visiting, Eddie Hyatt, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Eddie L. Wood was set free from Alzheimer's and cancer on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Birch Gardens Nursing Facility in Augusta County. He was a man who put faith and family above all else., Born on July 5, 1926, in Albemarle County, Eddie was the eighth of nine children of Stuard Grayson and Anna McAllister Wood. Preceding him in death were five brothers and their wives, Ervin and Ruth of Ivy, Thomas and Louise of Albemarle County, Stuard and Virginia of Waynesboro, Kenneth and Ann of Crozet, and Fulton and Ellen of Ivy; and a brother-in-law, Morrison Willis of Ivy., Following high school, Eddie was a member of the United States Army and spent several months on duty at the Sugamo Prison in Japan. He then began his higher education, attending both Bridgewater College and Virginia Tech for his undergraduate work. He received his Master's degree in Resource Management from the University of Montana., Eddie spent more than 30 years working for the United States Department of Agriculture in Soil and Water Conservation. Stewardship of the earth was his mission. He designed more than 50 ponds in Albemarle County alone. Eddie was also the primary designer of the Mountain Run Dam Project in Culpeper County., He enjoyed international travel as a part of his job as well, advising the governments in Ecuador and Thailand on agricultural projects. He served as the State Conservationist in both Maine and Kentucky before retiring to Albemarle County in 1983., Eddie is survived by his wife, Norma Dukes, whom be married on May 2, 1950, in Maryland; and by two daughters and their husbands, Paula and Peter Welch of Crozet, and Trinlie Wood and Mark Allen of Madison County. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren, Erin Wood, of Richmond, Virginia, Adam Welch of Crozet, Virginia, Amber Allen of Hampton, Virginia, Chase Welch and his wife, Meg, of Chicago, currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, and Dos Allen of Boston, Massachusetts. Also surviving are two sisters, Lucille Willis of Augusta County, and JoLee and her husband, B.B. Hanger of Staunton; and brother, Dan, and his wife, Catherine, of Waynesboro., While Eddie enjoyed golf and hunting, and an avid community gardener, his family was his passion. His constant reminder to all of his family was, "We are so blessed!", No matter where he lived, Eddie was always active in the church, serving many years at Mountain Plain Baptist Church, and the Crozet Baptist Church locally. He taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was a deacon. His deep reverence for faith, family, and the earth was evident to those around him., Funeral services will be held at the Crozet Baptist Church 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009. Burial will follow at Mountain Plain Cemetery with the Reverend David Collyer officiating. Following the interment, friends are invited to return to Crozet Baptist for food and fellowship with the family., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Eddie L. Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund to benefit Virginia college students who pursue an agricultural degree. Gifts may be sent to: Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District 706G Forrest Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Attn: Garnett Mellen., Anderson Funeral Service of Crozet is handling arrangements. |
Edna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesse Matthew Marlowe; her daughter, DeLora Marlowe Dollar; and her grandson, Dr. Mathew David Dollar., She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Dean and Eileen Marlowe, and Kimball and Cathy Marlowe; and her daughter, Rae Nell Marlowe; and her son-in-law, Dr. James Dollar, all of Newport News. Also left to cherish her memory are her brother and sister, Colin Sholar and Ruth Medley, both of North Carolina. Edna is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren., Edna's family will lovingly remember and miss her frequent phone calls to check on everyone's health and welfare., Edna was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. |
WINTER, Elaine Spence, 86, of Richmond, died December 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis E. Winter Sr.; and her daughter-in-law, Sallie B. Winter. Elaine was one of nine children, seven sisters and two brothers. She is survived by two sons, L. Gene Winter and daughter-in-law, Shirley Hall Winter; and Gregory S. Winter; two adored grandsons, Ross Monroe Winter and Alexander S. Winter; two sisters, Gladys S. Bolling and Eula Mae Jones; and her two dearest life long friends, Rose Robins and Francis Sullivan. She and her sisters grew up in the Masonic Home of Virginia and graduated from Highland Springs High School. She was a founding member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church and served as a board of director member and as choir director. She was retired from Defense General Supply Center as a GS-12 where she also became a very active member of the International Toastmistress Association. After her retirement from DGSC, she joined New Horizons Realty as a realtor. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Interment private. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks for the loving care given to her by the staff at Elmcroft of Chesterfield Assisted Living. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. |
She was born on June 1, 1943, and raised in Monaca, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Chester E. Huff and America M. Huff. On Dec. 7, 1970, she married her husband, Arthur, and traveled extensively with him and their children as an Army family., A tireless worker, devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, she will be missed by her family and friends around the country. Ellen was very active at church, as well as in local gardening and book clubs. The sick, elderly and weak appreciated the excellent meals she cooked for them, as did her family and friends., She is survived by her husband, Arthur; son, Mark and his wife, Kara of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Leanne and her husband Erik of Williamsburg; as well as by her brother, Tom; four grandchildren, Ethan, Sam, Kelsey and Emily; and her extended family., A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 13, at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Road in Williamsburg., The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. |
will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church. Friends are invited to a celebration of Eleanor's life to be held at the home of Russ and Kelly Ellis from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON- In loving memory of Elmore W. "Bro" Johnson, who departed this life December 3, 1988. Time can't erase loving memories. Though 21 years have gone by, we know you're still watching over us, from your home up in the sky. ~Family & Friends |
was held to honor Dr. England and to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Dr. England's favorite causes, the Bradley Free Clinic, 1240 3rd St., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 1 John Calvin Circle, Greenville, Miss. 38701., Make a memorial contribution |
celebrating Imogene's life will be conducted 10 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Joey Phillips and Philip Clements officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice., Make a memorial contribution |
HICKMAN, Eugene W. Sr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was the widower of Lois W. Hickman; and is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Bach, Frances Kibler, Sarah Burles and Margaret Hambro; sons, Eugene Wallace Hickman Jr. and Darryl Wayne Hickman; sister, Ruth Wright; sister-in-law, Barbara Hickman; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Hickman was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a former sales rep. with Eskimo Pie. His funeral service and interment will be private. |
HIXENBAUGH, Evelyn "Dottie," 52, of Emporia, died Friday, December 4, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Hixenbaugh; two daughters, Linda R. Wray and husband, Gregory D. Wray, and Tracy L. Cepeda; grandchildren, Michaela E. Wray, Cody M. Wray, Jake T. McDougall and Jeremy R. McDougall. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. Flowers are welcomed, or memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Worship Center Building Fund, P.O. Box 67, Emporia, Va. 23847. |
SEWELL, Evelyn Adams, of Richmond, departed this life December 2, 2009. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later. |
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Mr. Fred Daniel Walker, 86, formerly of Wilsons, Va., died Thursday evening December 3, 2009 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg. (804)-863-4411. |
Fred Molter, 80, of Charlottesville and formerly of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009., He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Della Molter; and brothers, Arthur Jr., John, Jimmy and Elton., Mr. Molter retired from the Army with 23 years of service., Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Molter of Charlottesville; daughters, Mary Della Cohen and her husband, Dave, Brenda Lee Landes and her husband, Gared, Debra Lynn Molter, and Bonnie Sue Lynch and her husband, Jeff; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park., The family will open the visitation to the public 12 noon, Saturday, December 5, 2009, to continue through Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
French Kelly Keesling RURAL RETREAT, Va. French Kelly Keesling, age 87, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va. Mr. Keesling was born in Smyth County to the late John French Keesling and Marietta Vaught Keesling and was preceded in death by his first wife, Fleta Martin Keesling; a step-son, Michael Ward; two sisters, Pansy Daugherty and Thelma Keesling. He was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church, the Mt. Empire Antique Tractor Club and the Senior Citizens 55 bowling team. Mr. Keesling worked as a salesman and serviceman for many years at Brodie Thompson's in Marion and Fowlke's Machinery in Wytheville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Italy during World War II and was the recipient of several medals of valor. Mr. Keesling was an avid fisherman and photographer and recorded services at Sharon Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include: wife of 30 years, Freda Keesling; five children, Tessie Hughes and husband Billy Ed, Marion, Jeanie Stewart and husband Dickie, Richmond, Richard Keesling and wife Jackie, Marion, Jerry Keesling and wife Roxanna, Troutdale, Gary Keesling and wife Vivian, Roxboro, N.C.; one brother, Harold Keesling and wife Marie, Roxboro, N.C.; one sister, Jackie Chandler and Husband Jerry, Tallahassee, Fla.; three step-children; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews friends and other family members also survive. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Jack Garland and Rev. Jack Rutherford officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with Full Military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home or anytime at the Keesling home or the home of Tessie and Billy Ed Hughes. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to a charity of choice in Mr. Keesling's memory. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the Keesling family. |
7 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009, Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Kathleen H. Gaskins BUXTON - Kathleen Hooper Gaskins, 90, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 in a Norfolk hospital. Mrs. Gaskins was born and raised in Kinnakeet, N.C., the daughter of Luther and Dora Hooper. Kathleen married Edgar Chadwick Gaskins Sr., her husband of 57 years, in July 1940. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar in 1997; her brother, Luther Grandy Hooper and wife Rita; and a sister, Edith Hooper Gray and brother-in-law, Carl Gray. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Gaskins Jennette Jordan and husband Randy of Buxton; a son, Edgar Chadwick "Buddy" Gaskins Jr. and wife Mary Ann of Chesapeake; a daughter, Kathleen Gaskins Mackenzie and J.T. Mayis of Buxton. Miss Kathleen had six grandchildren, Suzanne, Leo, Holly, Adam, Chad and Kevin; three stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at Lighthouse Assembly of God, Buxton, on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Stowe and the Rev. Dwight Burrus officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, today from 6 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for Geraldine Clifton, 71, of Stuart, who died Dec. 1, 2009, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastors Jonathan Goins, Shannon Goins and J.R. Vipperman officiated. Burial was in Mary Horner Walker Presbyterian Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ricky Reed Jr., David Reed, Gerald Wimbish, Jamie Stokes, Stevie Clifton and Jamie Clifton. |
Barbara Gibson Gibson, 79, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Friday, December 4, 2009. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
GLOUCESTER POINT - Glynn Dale Jackson, age 50, died peacefully on Dec. 2, 2009, at the Gardens of Warwick Forest. He was born Jan. 1, 1959 to the late Elwood and Gertie Jackson. His brother, Jr. Jackson, also preceded him in death., Glynn is survived by his sister, Sherry McQuillen and husband, Mac; two brothers, Robert E. "Bobby" Jackson and Wayne Jackson; four nephews, Gary McQuillen, Billy Jackson, Wayne Jackson, Robert Jackson; and one niece, Genny Rivero., A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Thad Decker will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. |
CAUBLE, Brigadier General Gordon B., U.S. Army (Ret.), 92, of Tucson, Ariz., died December 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Vernette Adell Cedarleaf Cauble. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Wells Cauble; four children, Thomas G. Cauble of Midlothian, Va., Nancy C. Terrill of Richmond, Va., Kenneth D. Cauble of Tucson, Ariz., Kathleen M. Cauble of Great Falls, Va.; nine grandchildren, Arian, Beau and Caley Terrill, Stephanie Cauble, Darren and Matthew Cauble, Ryan Gilliam, and Sarah and Nicholas Matalone; four great-grandchildren, Isis, Charlee, Jackson and Cameron; one niece, Virginia Gordon Sams Muse of Decatur, Ga.; and two nephews, David C. Cauble Jr. of Mebane, N.C., and David Z. Cauble III of LaGrange, Ga. Gen. Cauble was a mechanical engineering graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He served his country as the Signal Officer of the 29th Army, going ashore on D-Day, being wounded at St. Lo, and serving through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday (today). Interment will be held in Tucson, Ariz. |
Violet Madeline Powell Gray, 85, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. Arrangements by Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 6001 Granby St., Norfolk or St. Mary's Infant Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
BROOKMAN, Helen Delores, 78, of Culpeper, died Thursday, December 3, 2009 at her residence. She was born October 10, 1931 in Lignum to the late Jenephar Scott and Gladys Virginia Hitt Jones. She is survived by her children, Patricia Foan and her husband, Gordon, of Providence Forge, Va., Michael Brookman and his friend, Becky, of Rixeyville, and Rebecca Durrette and her husband, Donald, of Culpeper; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Eugene Brookman. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 12 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Denise Vogt officiating. Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lael Baptist Church, P.O. Box 39, Lignum, Va. 22726, and/or Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com. |
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. |
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 |
Henry Clay Everhart SALTVILLE, Va. Henry Clay Everhart, age 82, born on Jan. 5, 1927, in Saltville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2009, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie,Va. Mr. Everhart was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Oakley Everhart; and brothers and sisters, Drucilla Arnold, Edna Dye, James Everhart, Clarence Everhart, Juanita Brown, Clifford Everhart and Robert Everhart. Mr. Everhart was a member of Glade Community First Church of God, a founding member and past President of the Tri-Cities New Voice Club, as past Chairman for the, of Smyth County, received the honor of Handicapped Person of the Year, a Veteran of the U. S. Navy, and retired from Olin Chemical Corporation after 25 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors: wife of 62 years, Pauline B. Everhart; daughters, Sharon and Bill Cahill and Robin and Preston Brickey; grandsons, Gene and Maria Cahill, Charles and Cara Cahill, Carl Preston Brickey and Alex Michael Brickey; special niece, Peggy and George Farris; sister, Oakie Keen; eight great-grandchildren, Elise, James, Olivia, Ansley, Jac, Will, Sophia and Maggie Cahill; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Little and Rev. Bill Konstantopoulas officiating. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening prior to the service. The family would like to thank the 5th Floor Staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital and the 1st Floor Staff at Valley Health Care for their loving care of Mr. Everhart and family. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the, , P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, Glade Community First Church of God, P.O. Box 817, Glade Spring, VA 24340, or Benevolence Fund of Quarry United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1093, Saltville, VA 24370. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be neighbors and friends. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, Va., is serving the Everhart family. |
Herbert Henry Tate ABINGDON, Va. Services for Herbert Henry Tate will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rev. Amy Bartee officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Claude Shortt, Wilton Hilt, Rodney Warren, Don Watkins, Junior Roark, and Fred Osborne. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice; or the Activities Department at Bristol Nursing Home, c/o Pat Nash, 261 North St., Bristol, TN 37620. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Virginia Sakakini Hill NORFOLK - Virginia Sakakini Hill, 91, passed away Dec. 4, 2009, at home in the comfort of her loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ralph William; her father, Michael; mother, Ajia; and her brothers, Charles, Abraham, Nicholas, Joseph, John, Samuel and Constance. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Cox and Al Lambiase; son, John and wife Carol Hill; and granddaughters, Tracy Cox-Jones, Ginger Cox-Paluck, and Jenna Hill. Virginia lived a full life. Virginia was very active in her community. She traveled the world with her husband, enjoyed family, cooking, painting, and was an outstanding seamstress. Virginia operated her own florist and catering business and was a retired assistant to the superintendent of pupil placement at Norfolk Public Schools after 25 years. She served as Job's Daughters Honor Queen of Bethel 3, a member of Eastern Star; was a former president of Little Creek Women's Club, served a term as president of the Federation of Garden Clubs of Norfolk, and was an active member in both the Church of The Advent and Ocean View Baptist Church. Deeply loved by so many, Virginia was a loving, caring influence to all who have crossed her path. A generous, kind and compassionate spirit, Virginia will be sorely missed. Service will be Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home on Tidewater Drive, Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Richard Budd. Visitation will be today, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Harvey Taylor Hiner, 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Funeral 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at North Roanoke Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Summersett Baptist Church. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna., Make a memorial contribution |
Viola Wilkes Huddleston, 88, of Moneta, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
at 11:30 a.m. at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031. Burial, with military honors, will be held in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Otisco. Contributions, in lieu of flowers may be made to you local . Please sign his guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON - Joseph Clifford "Scoop" Once again your birthday has arrived and we want to wish you a very Happy 38th Birthday. We miss you very much. We will always love you. Love, Bay, Junnie, Xzavier, Tanger, Asia, Kevin & Man |
BROWN, Joyce Marie, 66, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russel E. Brown; and parents, Thomas B. and Lillie E. Crawford. She leaves to cherish her loving memory two daughters, Shirell Spain and Catherine Moss; four stepdaughters, Michell Brown, Linda Dixon, Tina Butler-Cason and Deone McWilliams; two sons, Arthur Moss Jr. (Debra) and Russel Brown Jr.; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Celestine Wilson, Nettie Heggs, Linda King, Lorna Evans (James), Gail C. Moor (Shawul), Peggy Cary (Larry) and Sheila White (Emanuel); four brothers, George, Harold and Emanuel Crawford and Paul Scott (Yvonne); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Monday, December 7, from 9 to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at From the Heart Church Ministries of Richmond, 2401 Byron St. Rev. James Z. Ransom officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
Jacob Shelby Craig, 80, of Afton, Virginia, passed away early on Thursday morning, December 3, 2009, at his home., He was born on March 23, 1929, a son of the late Bernard M. Craig and Ruth Fox Craig. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel L. Craig; a son, Wayne S. Craig; a daughter, Betty C. Baber; three sisters and four brothers., He is survived by one sister, Hattie R. Craig of Afton; a son, Jacob H. Craig and his wife, Teresa, of Waynesboro; two daughters, Mary C. Thacker of Charlottesville and Ruth C. Kirby and her husband, Tony Kirby, of Batesville; eight grandchildren; and two special friends, Buster and Brenda Gibson., A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Batesville with the Reverend Anthony Andes officiating. There is no formal visitation., The family expresses special thanks to the Hospice of the Piedmont., The family suggests any desired contributions be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Jacquelyn attended the York county Public School System, where she graduated from York High School. She studied nursing at the OHA School of Practical Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She spent the latter part of her career at Maxim Health Care as a LPN., Jacquelyn was always a very gentle, loving and compassionate person, with a heart of gold. When she was not helping others, Jackie enjoyed music and was excited about being a grandmother. At the age of 25 she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Grafton Baptist Church – Harris Grove., She leaves to cherish her precious memories her two daughters, Tameika Chisman and Patrice Chisman of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Vivian Chisman of Yorktown, Va.; three brothers, Stafford Chisman of Norfolk, Va., Richard Chisman (Joyce) of Seaford, Va., Clarence Chisman of Newport News, Va.; one aunt, Ethel Borum of Newport News, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. |
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 |
HEADLEY, James J., 80, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on November 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, James Jeffrey Headley. Also preceding him were his parents, Oscar and Etta Headley; brothers, Alfred, Louis, Robert and Earl Headley; and sisters, Helen, Alice and Joyce Headley, and Lena VanLandingham. He is survived by his wife, Madlynn W. Headley; his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Douglas Koch; daughter-in-law, Sherry M. Headley; brother, Edward Headley and wife, Hazel; and sisters, Marie Cooke, Millissie June Headley, Nellie Mae Jewell and Mary Williams; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews, cherished in-laws and treasured friends. Jimmy was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Va. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran and a member of VFW Post 9808. A memorial service will be held on December 12, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, Va. Inurnment will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover, Va. The family will receive visitors following the inurnment on the Veranda at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy's name may be made to VFW Post 9808, 7168 Flag Ln., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, or H&N Clancy Assisted Living Home, LLC, 4617 W. Moon Blossum Ln., Phoenix, Ariz. 85083. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Garlin Strouth and the Rev. Curtis Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service Rocky Mount, Va., 540-483-3835., Make a memorial contribution |
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FERGUSON, Jerry T. Ph.D., 71, passed away December 2, 2009 peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his son, Preston Ferguson. He is survived by his loving companion, Herma Ferris of 24 years and his extended family, Rebecca and George Windom, Marina Leneave-Schwartz and Daniel Schwartz; grandchildren, Josh and Nick Windom, Jake Leneave, Becca and Tori Schwartz. Jerry was Professor of Real Estate at VCU where he served on the faculty for 38 years, retiring in 2003. He earned a Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Virginia Tech and his Ph.D. from the Univisity of Florida. He was the author of seven books and numerous scholarly articles, and served as the advisor to Rho Epsilon. Jerry was an active Leader in the Richmond Downtown YMCA for many years and served on committees for fundraising and membership. He loved to play competitive handball and was the city doubles champion for several years. He thrived on competition and played in many local and regional tournaments. During his retirement he focused on his passions including gardening, cooking, reading, and in recent years enjoyed traveling worldwide. The family will receive friends Monday, December 7, 2009 at Bliley Funeral Home at 6900 Hull Street Road from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Bliley's at 12 noon. Interment is afterwards at Hollywood Cemetery. |
Jerry Wayne Flannagan BRISTOL, Tenn. Jerry Wayne Flannagan, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a son of the late Sanford and Dorothy Flannagan and was a US Army Veteran. Survivors include: wife, Bonnie J. Willard Flannagan; two sons, Jerry Reed Flannagan and wife Miranda Bristol Virginia, Jesse Wayne Flannagan of Bristol Tennessee; two daughters, Amanda E. Huffman and husband Jody of Piney Flats, Tenn., April L. Flannagan of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, Johnny Flannagan of Bristol Virginia, Bobby Flannagan and companion, Patricia Hale- Bristol Virginia; two sisters, Sally Jo Bolling of Bristol Tennessee, Susie Bailey and husband, Mike of Bristol Virginia; three grandchildren, Timothy Flannagan, Madison Flannagan and Mazie Huffman; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen L. Playl officiating. The committal will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Bruial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening before the chapel service at the Weaver Funeral Home. Arrangements were made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Jessie Hayes Coleman June 15, 1914 - Dec. 4, 1995 Mother & Grandmother. Your Love and precious memories lives with us always and forever. ~ Elizabeth, Fred Sr., Fred Jr.,Todd & Shelle Reynolds |
Funeral services for Mr. John T. Brown, Jr. will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 6711 Hickory Road, Petersburg, Va. The Rev. Marcus Leggett, pastor, and the Rev. Herbert Holly II, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield, Va., Eulogist and the Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Anderson, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church., Family and friends are asked to assemble at 10 a.m. at the funeral establishment the day of the services., A memorial service will also be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 29 Grove Street, Stamford, CT, Rev. Tommie Jackson, Pastor., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, |
Harriett Johnson, 58, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 4, 2009 Joseph T. Leigh, 80, of 1508 Microfilm Road, Bassett, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at his home. He was born July 3, 1929, in Pittsylvania County to William H. Leigh and Martha F. Talbert Leigh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Leigh, Jim Leigh and Link Leigh; and three sisters, Nancy Lester, Rebecca Gardner and Ethel Sarrels. Leigh retired from Bassett Furniture Industries. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Nancy L. Leigh of the home; twin sons, Terry Wayne Leigh and Larry Wayne Leigh, both of the home; two sisters, Edna Hall of Danville and Jenny Alson of Appleton, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at County Line Church of God of Prophecy Church cemetery with the Rev. Ron Peal officiating. The funeral procession will leave Bassett Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home from 3 to 6 p.m. today to sign the register book and for viewing. The family will receive friends at the home on Microfilm Road. |
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French Kelly Keesling, 87, of Rural Retreat, Va., passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion, Va., 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 |
Louise J. Clements, 91, of Charlottesville passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Charlottesville Health and Rehab., She was born January 19, 1918, the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Nancy L. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hunter R. Clements Sr.; a sister, Martha J. Goodson; and a brother, Lewis Johnson., She is survived by her daughter, Betty C. Coleman and her husband, Glen A. Coleman, of Charlottesville; a brother, Joseph A. Johnson of Sheridan, Wyoming; and a very special family friend, George McCauley., In keeping with her wishes a private graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery., The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff of Charlottesville Health and Rehab, Dr. William Dandridge, Dr. Robert Stokes, Dr. William Grant, Dr. Vince Williams for their expert and loving care, and to the Hospice of the Piedmont for their special care. Also special thanks to the very special people who took time from their busy schedules to visit her on a regular basis., In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
MOORE, Mrs. Louise R., went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2009. The funeral will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009, at 2 p.m. at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23222. Please contact Minister Bernice Truesdale at 804-329-7672 if further information is needed. |
RANSON, Mary E. Once again, your birthday has arrived and we cannot celebrate together because you have left our present sight and passed into a better world of majesty and light. But just knowing you are free from sorrow and pain, seems to be a fair exchange. Sending up much love from our hearts to yours. Love, Velma, Claude, Randall, Jewell and Sherron |
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Dec 4, 2009 Margaret King, 66, of The Great Road, Fieldale, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was the wife of Roy King of the home. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
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Marie Blevins King RURAL RETREAT, Va. Marie Blevins King, age 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. King was born in Grayson County, Va., to the late Thomas and Lura Blevins and was preceded in death by her husband James Hoover King; a daughter, Imogene Blevins; a grandson, Wayne Blevins; two brothers, Albert and Earl Blevins; four sisters, Blanche Russell, Mabel Vernon, Wilma Rotenberry and Paris Shelton. Marie was a long time member of the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital in Marion. Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Bennie King and wife Kathy, Rural Retreat; one sister, Ruby Woods, Marion; seven grandchildren including a special grandson, Michael King and wife Tammy; two great-grandchildren, James and Matthew King; several great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Glen King and wife Mary; special nieces, Sherry and Janet; several nieces, nephews and other loving family members also survive. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Otis Barker and Brother Frank Yarber officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the King family. |
YORKTWON - Martin Fredrick Miller, 60, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009., Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Wanda Miller; daughters, Kim Wood and husband, Danny, and Lynn Wolf and husband, Jason; son, Trey Miller; sister, Catherine Campbell; and grandchildren, Trevor, Kameron, Mackenzie and Daniel Wood, and Logan Wolf. |
Mabel Elsie Martin, 80, of Loxahatchee, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Harvey Smith Lockhart, 79, of Newport News, Va., passed away Nov. 18, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn., Mary was a member of Hilton Christian Church. She attended Lynchburg College, College of William and Mary, and Texas Tech University, receiving a Masters in Fine Arts. A member of Gamma Tau Sigma sorority, and the Jamestown Society, she pursued a career in art education and as a watercolor artist. She retired from Colonial Williamsburg., Mary is predeceased by her son, Laurence Craig Peace; and husband, Floyd Lockhart., She is survived by two daughters, Carol Lauren Hicks of Memphis, Tenn., and Janet Leslie Sciecinski of Boyertown, Pa.; and eight grandchildren, Kimberly Hicks, 1st Lt. Sean Hicks, USMC, Kristin Hicks, Kelsey Hicks, Kathryn Hicks, Erica Shelton, Bryan Myers, Michael Sciecinski., Burial and graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service will be held at Hilton Christian Church on Friday, Dec 11, at 10 a.m. in Newport News, Va. |
MAUNEY, Mary W., 73, of Ashland, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, William L. Mauney; one son, Allen B. Edler Jr. (Peggy); two daughters, Robin Elder Tolley (Bryan), Cindy Elder Harville (Thomas); 12 brothers and sisters; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6 in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and where services will be held 11 a.m. Monday with interment in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad. |
Dawson Mary Sue Dawson, 86, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at her home in Saltville. She was the daughter of the late Rob and Minnie Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy K. Dawson, and a sister, Maxine Dawson Helton. She attended many churches but made her home at Midway Chapel. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Plumb of Saltville and Katie Price of Emory; several nieces and nephews; and special friends and caregivers Dreama Minton, Revonda Surber and Angie Day. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Midway Chapel Church with the Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elizabeth Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the family. |
Shirley Mathews NORFOLK - Shirley Mathews, 80, who was born in Norfolk but lived in Florida since 1971, entered eternal rest Oct. 20, 2009, after a long battle with lung cancer. Shirley is survived by her husband, Edward W. Mathews; daughter, Sandra Seeloff of Virginia Beach; son, David Mathews of Seattle; granddaughter, Denise and grandson, Stephen; and two great-grandchildren, all of Jacksonville, Fla., Make a memorial contribution |
Mattie Josephine Trent Heath Glade Spring, Va. The family of Mrs. Heath will receive friends on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from 10 11 a.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon. The service and burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, with Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Mrs. Mattie Josephine Trent Heath, age 82, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Bristol Nursing Home. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2727), is serving the family of Mrs. Heath. |
Bertha V. McCallister HERTFORD - Bertha V. McCallister, 94, formerly of Norview Heights in Norfolk, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2009, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born Bertha Florence VanReenen on Feb. 6, 1915 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, she earned her registered nursing degree from Laird Memorial Hospital in West Virginia in 1941. She worked at Beckley Hospital in West Virginia and Leigh Memorial and Lake Taylor Hospital in Norfolk. Bertha was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Church of Norfolk for more than 48 years where she worked in the nursery, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the Ephesians Sunday school class. Her other activities included work with the Senior Citizens, Lydia Group and Christian Women's Club. Bertha was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Gilbert N. McCallister; two brothers; two sisters; one son, Lloyd R. McCallister; and one grandson, Bryan McCallister. Survivors include three sons, Gilbert McCallister Jr. of Richmond, Va., Van McCallister of Terlton, Okla., and Wynn McCallister of Hertford, N.C.; their spouses, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law in Ohio and West Virginia; several nieces and nephews scattered across the country. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8: p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Rosewood- Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. Following the burial, the family invites everyone back to the funeral home for a time of fellowship and refreshments. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be sent to her Ephesians Class at Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, 7000 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Margaret Skipper Morgan McFadden, 92, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1917, in Putnam County, W.Va., to John and Mary Alice Skipper Morgan. Margaret was one of eight daughters, and as she was fond of saying, she was the "fifth down, fourth up." After graduating from high school in St. Albans, W.Va., in 1935 she attended a two-year business college in Charleston, W.Va., and then worked in the county agent's office in Winfield, W.Va., for several years. In 1942 she moved to Blacksburg, Va., to take a job with the war-time Agricultural Adjustment Administration., In Blacksburg Margaret met Leonard "Mac" McFadden, a young mathematics professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute; they were married on May 6, 1944. In December 1948 the couple moved into the home they built on Dunton Drive, where they raised a family of four and where Margaret lived until 2008 when she moved to Showalter Center in Warm Hearth Village. She was a member of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution., Margaret loved to dance, travel, and play golf, tennis, and bridge. She was a wonderful cook and hostess, an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed all kinds of needlework, art, and craft projects. As a participant in a local therapy dog program, Margaret and her beloved Maltese, Allie, brought smiles to many residents at care facilities in the Blacksburg area. In a recent chat with her son Jim, she said she hoped that "when people think about me, they'll smile, maybe...think of how much fun we had over the years, think about me in special times and in good times.", She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard McFadden, who passed away in 1995. She is survived by her sisters, Harriet Taylor and Virginia Valentine, both of Hurricane, W.Va.; and her children, Lynne Johnson and husband, Mikkel Johnson, of Los Alamos, N.M., Barbara McFadden, of Beckley, W.Va., Mary Jane McFadden and husband, Horace Allen, of Powatan, Va., Jim McFadden and wife, Susan McFadden, of Warsaw, Va. She was "Mamaw" to grandchildren, Kara Johnson, Krista Johnson, Christopher George, Noah Allen, Michael Allen, and Morgan McFadden; and "Great-Mamaw" to great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lilly, and Alice George., at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Margaret's name be made to the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 144, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Pauline Jones-Phillips and Mr. Edgar Phillips; his sister, Catherine Anderson; and two brothers, Edward Phillips and Eugene Phillips., McKinley was a member of the United House of Prayer for All People., He is survived by his wife, Thelma McBride Phillips; three daughters, Judy Mitchell (Elder Ernest Mitchell) of Washington, D.C., Catherine A. Burrell (Raymond) of Hampton, and R. Lorraine King (Elder Eldeen King) of Long Island, N.Y.; four sons, Calvin McCargo (Sharon) of Maryland, McKinley R. Phillips Jr. of Hampton, Robert B. Phillips, and Darrell R. Phillips, both of Silver Spring, Md.; one sister, Linda Phillips of Hampton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends., Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the United House of Prayer for all People, 1811 Ivy Ave., Newport News. Viewing will be held at the church from 1 to 6 p.m. today. Interment, with military honors, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Hampton Memorial Gardens . |
Roy E. Merrell Sr. CURRITUCK - Roy Edward Merrell Sr., 94, of the 5900 block of Caratoke Highway died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mr. Merrell, a native of Currituck County, was the son of the late Isaac Holly Merrell and Paulina Woodhouse Merrell and the widower of Hilda Bryant Merrell. He was a retired welder from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served in the Philippines, and a member of Poplar Branch Baptist Church. Mr. Merrell was an avid sportsman, especially duck and goose hunting on Currituck Sound. Mr. Merrell is survived by a daughter, Sandra Merrell Kaylor and husband Robert S. of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sons, R. Edward Merrell Jr. and wife Linda of Cibolo, Texas, and Randy Lee Merrell and wife Mary Beth of Elizabeth City, N.C.; three sisters, Marie Henderson, Mary Franssen and Lessie Pugh; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be Monday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Bill Thorn officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post No. 6060. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence of the son, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Merrell, 2512 Dan and Mary St., Elizabeth City. You may express condolences to the Merrell family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
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Michael John Adams BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral Mass for Mr. Adams will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church Rev. Timothy Keeney officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
Milfred Douglas "Redbeard" Maxwell PILGRIMS KNOB, Va. Mr. Milfred Douglas "Redbeard" Maxwell, age 57, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in a Richlands, Va., hospital. He was born in Richlands, Va., and was the son of Gay Keen Maxwell of Whitewood, Va., and the late William Milfred Maxwell. He was a life long resident of the Pilgrims Knob area and was a truck driver for Claude Keen Trucking for over 31 years. He was a graduate of Whitewood High School and SVCC and was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Survivors, in addition to his mother are: his wife, Shelby Jean Maxwell; daughter, Brigette Maxwell Dean and husband, Andrew of Amelia, Va.; son, Russell Douglas Maxwell and wife, Kristy of Waldorf, Md; two stepchildren, Bobbie Jean Sargent of Hurley, Va., and Christina Sargent of Oakwood, Va.; two brothers, Eugene Maxwell of Rowe, Va., Terry Maxwell and wife, Shelia of Jewell Ridge, Va.; five step-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Milfred Douglas Maxwell will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Jimmie Cole officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va., where military graveside rites will be conducted. Pallbearers will be Keith Blankenship, Jerry Carpenter, Calvin Owens, Wayne Kiser, Anthony Hart, Terry Barton, Adlie Mullins, Frankie Matney and Steve Barton. Honorary pallbearers will be Claude, Freddie and Ryan Keen, employees of Claude V. Keen Trucking, Cody McGuire and Dusty Payne. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to send online condolences may do so at |
will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will open the visitation to the public at noon on Saturday to continue through Sunday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Margaret A Morris SUFFOLK - Margaret A. Morris, 80, died Dec. 2, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Anton and Margaret H. Nimmerrichter. Mrs. Morris was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church and was a retired secretary with the Office of Education in Washington, D.C. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Philip M. Morris; daughter, Susan Morris of Seattle; sons, Edward Morris of Media, Pa., Ronald Morris of Chino Hills, Calif., and John Morris of Thousands Oaks, Calif. A private funeral was held at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory with burial in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at noon on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
TRAVIS - P.L. Jr. 11/23/1919 - 12/05/2005 Heart of our hearts, I love and miss you so. Jean & Girls |
CLARKE, Phyllis Rae Long, 88, of Chester, Va., died on December 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Clarke; her sister, Josephine Long; and her brother, Tom Long. Phyllis is survived by her son, John Clarke and his wife, Becky; and her daughter, Paige Aderholt and her husband, Kirk; and by a devoted niece, Beverly Long. A graduate of Goochland High School, Phyllis and Austin made their home in Manakin, Va. for more than 55 years. Phyllis was active in the PTA, the choir and other activities at Dover Baptist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Goochland Volunteer Fire Department, the Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society , and as a volunteer at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. She retired from the development office of the University of Richmond in 1985 and was an avid Spider football and basketball fan. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6 from 2 to 4 p.m at Woody's Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where a memorial service will be held Monday, December 7, at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . |
Ralph E. "Rusty" Myers GLADE SPRING, Va. Ralph E. "Rusty" Myers, age 53, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran, and a employee of Mid-Mountian Foods/Food City Distribution Center. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Aretta Virginia Myers; son, David Allen Myers of Glade Spring, Va.; father, Espa Myers of Oklahoma; brothers, Richard Johnston of Abingdon, Va., Jeffery Johnston of South Carolina; special uncle, Carl Jackson of Bristol Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Geary Jonas and Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Entombment will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon with Military Rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Cory Johnston, Richard Johnston, Jeffery Johnston, Cody Huffman, Ryan Pinlott, Allen Asbury, Jeffery Jackson and Johnny Wilkinson. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, VA is serving the Myers family. |
Randy Hicks Randall Steele Hicks, 55, beloved father of Brittany and Lorie Hicks, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at his home. A lifelong resident of Blountville, he was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School where he was a member of the basketball team. He attended Hiwassee College where he received his associates degree. He retired from S&ME Inc. Randy preferred the simple pleasures of life. He enjoyed the beauty of nature by camping and riding his Harley. He always had a knack for making others laugh and was a good friend to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edley and Evelyn Hicks; and his sister, Becky (Hicks) Jones. In addition to his daughters, he is survived by the mother of his children, Marilyn Hicks, Kingsport; one sister, Judy Hopson, Bluff City; two brothers, Jerry Hicks and wife Shelby, Bristol Tennesse, and Mike Hicks, Blountville; brother-in-law, Ronnie Jones, Blountville; five nieces, Jeryn, Lauren, Andrea, Haley and Caitlyn; and one nephew, Sam. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2009, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m Sunday in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson with Rev. Ike Brighton officiating. Music will be provided by Shane Ferrell. Those desiring may make memorials to the, 1101 Northchase Parkway Suite 1 Marietta, GA 30067. Please visit, to send online condolences. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes is serving the Hicks family. |
Delores E. (Dolly) Reed, 74, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
WINSTON - In loving memory of my husband, our dad, and Pa-pa, Richard O. "Creep" Winston who passed away 26 years ago today. Another holiday has come and gone and we're still trying to carry on. Sometimes the nights seem so dark and dim and that the day will never break. As we pin our faith, our all on Him, He maketh no mistake. We know we are just here to visit, to pause and do our best. Because we will meet again in glory, where the Lord will give us rest. "How we miss you." Your Wife, Edith; Children, Bobby, Pat and LeeAnn; and Grands, Leonetty and Sherard |
Robert Deel ABINGDON, Va. The family of Robert Deel will be receiving friends and family from 6 8 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway in Abingdon on Friday, Dec. 4. The funeral will be conducted by Roger Coleman on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Robert Deel, age 90, passed away Dec. 2, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2727), is serving the family of Mr. Deel. |
SALUDA - Robert E. Wilson, 77, of Saluda, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. |
RANDOLPH, Mr. Robert Sr., of 2149 Piping Tree Ferry Road, departed this life December 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Ella B. Randolph; two sons, Robert Jr. and John W. (Linda) Randolph; one daughter, Shirley Beasley (Clarence); nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ryland Randolph Sr.; one sister, Mary Smith; one sister-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Monday, 12 noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2371 Piping Tree Ferry Road, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Rev Paul D. Flowers Sr., pastor, officiating. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Robert J. "Bob" Shankel BRISTOL, Tenn. Robert J. "Bob" Shankel, 83, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in the Wellmont Hospice House. He was a son of the late Joe Bob and Hassie Osborne Shankel and was a life long resident of Bristol. He was an employee of the former H.P. King Company and was the owner and operator of the Robert Shankel Moving Company. He was a member of the King Masonic Lodge No. 461 and was an active member of Fellowship Chapel for 40 years. Bob was a kind and gentle man. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia King Shankel; sisters, Lorene Byington and her husband Frank, Nancy Mitchell and Joyce Nixon and her husband Bob; brother-in-law, Darius King; sister-in-law, Roberta Shankel; special niece, Terry Williams; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fredrick Shankel and Joe "Junior" Shankel. The family expresses their appreciation to Dr. John Green and his associates for the excellent care they provided. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 o'clock Sunday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Heritage Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Scott Price and honorary pastor Lester MacKinnon officiating. Masonic Rites will be presented by the King Lodge No. 461. Entombment will follow. Honorary pallbearers will be the Berean Class at Fellowship Chapel, Coolidge Goodman, and Bob's many friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Fellowship Chapel, 201 Crockett Street, Bristol, VA 24201 or Wellmont Hospice, 208 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at |
Clyde Stanford Robinson Sr., 73, of Glasgow, Va., died December 1, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Roddrick S. Darden, 20, of Hampton, Va., passed, Nov. 11, 2009., He was raised by his grandmother, Diane Barrow. Roddrick was a graduate from Phoebus High School he was employed with Marker 20 and Hampton Yacht Club., Roddrick is survived by his grandmother, Diane Barrow; parent, Corey Barrow, and Felecia White; two brothers, Myhia, and Terry; and one sister, Shemariah Darden all of Hampton, Va.; grandparents, Thomas Lee Barrow(Lucy), and Velma Eddy(George)., Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the funeral Home. |
s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Dava Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
POQUOSON - Roma Lewis Dryden, 81, a native of Oriental, N.C., and resident of Poquoson for 61 years, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, surrounded by her family., She was an RN for Dr. John Quarles for many years, and a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson, and an active member of her Sunday school class., Roma was preceded in death by her parents, Corinne and Keever Lewis., She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Freeman Dryden; a son, Ryan Dryden of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Christy Firth and husband, E. T. of Poquoson; two grandchildren, Christopher Crawford and Janel Morgan both of Poquoson; a great-grandchild, Zachary Morgan of Poquoson; a brother, Charles Lewis of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister, Norma Hill and husband, Edward of Wilson, N.C.; and beloved cat, Missey #2., The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, Dec. 5, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 12:30 p.m., by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash. Private burial will be at a later date at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News., In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to, , 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A 102, Newport News, VA 23606 or Poquoson Fire & Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to |
H. Rosengrant Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Herbert L. Rosengrant Jr., 66, of Intervale Court and formerly of Wyoming, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Isabel Fritz Rosengrant Miller and his late stepfather Jake Miller and father Herbert. Rosengrant Sr. He was a graduate of the Wyoming High School, Class of 1961. Mr. Rosengrant was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving during the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Owens-Ilinois formerly of Pittston Township for 30 years as an industrial mechanic. He was a member of the Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach. Herb was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his family. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting and shopping. Herb made an imprint on every life he touched. Surviving are his wife of 29 years, the former Josephine Territo; daughters, Kellie Connors and her husband Mark of Shickshinny, Jessica Rosengrant of the home; grandchildren, Thomas, Todd and Mckenzie Connors; sisters, Sandy Pineno of St. Petersburg, Fla., Janet Quick of Swoyersville, Janice Wylans of Duryea; brothers, Graham Miller of Jenkins Township, John Miller of Larksville, Jake Miller of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Pa., with the Rev. Gordon E. Weightman of the Wyoming United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to K Love Radio, P.O. Box 2098 Omaha, NE 68103-2098 or Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, 2708 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Mr. Ruben Dario Ruiz, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Veterans Medical center in Hampton, Va. |
Ruby was a native of Triadelphia, W.Va., and was a Peninsula resident since December of 1975. She was a 1950 graduate of Reader High School in Reader, W.Va., and was a cheerleader and Salutatorian of her class. Ruby was an active member of Denbigh Church of Christ., Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Jack Lyle Dulaney; and a sister, Nina Shepherd., She is survived by her daughters, Bonnie J. Sacra and her husband, Darrell of Williamsburg, Angela S. Seburn and her husband, Timothy of Newport News; brothers, Charles Ice of Piney, W.Va., Frank Ice of Clovis, N.M.; and sisters, Pearl Ogdin of Middletown, Ohio, and Bonnie Ueltschy of Porters Falls, W.Va. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Amanda Dawn Cull and her husband, Brandon of Williamsburg, Samantha Jo Seburn of Newport News; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Denbigh Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. |
LOWE, Ruby West, 93, of Wakefield, went to be with her beloved Lord on December 3, 2009 at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond. Born February 13, 1916 in Southampton County, she is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, G. Franklin Lowe Sr. She is also survived by one son, G. Franklin Lowe Jr. and his wife, Mildred B. McCarthy-Lowe, of Richmond; two grandchildren, Lisa L. Martz and husband, Tim, Reynold C. Lowe and wife, Kimberly. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Cody, Joey and Linsea Martz, Keaton, Lainey and Kinley Lowe; four stepgrandchildren, Ronnie W. McCarthy and wife, Susan, Robert W. McCarthy Jr. and wife, Diane, Gerald C. McCarthy, Tracy M. Mulroy and husband, Tim; sister-in-law, Lucille West of Newport News; seven stepgreat-grandchildren, and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard West; and a sister, Jessie West; a stepsister, Margaret Rickerson; and a stepbrother, Harold Branch. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December, 6, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Rocky Hock United Methodist Church in Wakefield, with Rev. Ronald Eason of Richmond and Rev. Roy Drake of Sedley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocky Hock Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rocky Hock United Methodist Church, 1629 Aberdeen Rd., Wakefield, Va. 23888. The family would like to express our thanks and appreciation to her sister-in-law, Gaynell and her husband, J.C. Whitmore Jr., and the many friends and neighbors in Wakefield, who have helped her in recent years and especially to the staff and nurses at Chippenham Medical Center. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. |
CARLEY, Ruby Rose "Irish," who loved her family, her cat, her crossword puzzles, and a "Manhattan cocktail," born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on December 29, 1924, answered the call of the Lord on December 3, 2009 to join her husband of 46 years, Frank J. Carley Sr. While raising her children, she also spent time as a school bus driver and pre-school teacher. At age 50, she earned her LPN nursing degree and served as a medicine nurse at Ashland Convalescent Center. She is survived by her six children, Kathleen Mary Webb (Dennis), Patricia Anne Meadows (Robert), Frank Jr., Susan Marie Partin (R. Lee), Maureen Elizabeth, and Michael John (Carol). She was loved and will be missed by her 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was a longtime resident of Ashland, Va. Three years ago, she moved to Summerhill Retirement Community, where she entertained the residents as she sat on her front porch playing her harmonica. The family will welcome friends at the Summerhill Lodge, 9250 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. on Sunday, December 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., and she will be remembered at a Requiem Mass at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Rd., Glen Allen, on Monday, December 7, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA. |
WAKEFIELD - Ruby West Lowe, 93, of Wakefield went to be with her beloved Lord on Dec. 3, 2009, at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond., She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard West; a sister, Jessie West; a step-sister, Margaret Rickerson; and a step-brother, Harold Branch., A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Rocky Hock United Methodist Church in Wakefield, with the Rev. Ronald Eason of Richmond and the Rev. Roy Drake of Sedley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocky Hock Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield. |
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Sam K. Robertson, Sr. |
Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for Sam Kolodny Robertson Sr., 84, of 2964 Mountain Valley Road, Axton, who died Dec. 2, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church. Pastor Stan Haak Jr. and the Revs. Roy Newton and Curtis Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home. Robertson was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Axton to Dee Moses Robertson Sr. and Betty Cook Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Jane Minter Robertson; seven brothers, Gordon Wesley Robertson, Dee Moses Robertson Jr., Frank Robertson, Roy Robertson, Henry Robertson, Dan Robertson and Abraham "Jiggs" Robertson; three sisters, Sadie Jones, Cassie Lester and Lena Roach; and a great-granddaughter, Lena Spitzer. He graduated from Axton High School with a Navy Diploma, and he served in the Navy during World War II as a gunner on USS Shamrock Bay stationed in the South Pacific. Robertson was a lifelong self-employed farmer. He was a charter member of Central Baptist Church in Axton, where he served as a deacon, trustee, usher and Sunday School teacher. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Robertson Spitzer of Axton and Susan Robertson Smith of Ruffin, N.C.; four sons, Sam K. Robertson Jr. of Greencastle, Pa., and G.W. Robertson, Eddie Dewey Robertson and Brian Robertson Sr., all of Axton; two sisters, Mozell Oakes of Brosville and Theo Robertson of Axton; a brother, Billy Robertson of Martinsville; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 230, Axton, Va. 24054. |
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 Lynn Perry BRISTOL, Tenn. A funeral service for Sandra Lynn Perry will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Joe Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the, , 830 Sullins St., Suite 3, Bristol, VA 24201. Online condolences may be registered at, Sandra Lynn Perry, age 47, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
BLACKWELL, Sarah Happy Birthday, Mom, we love you with all of our hearts. Missing you everyday. Lovingly submitted, your children, Karen, Marcia and Charles Jr. |
s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from Redwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow 2 p.m. on Tuesday in Lakeview Memorial Park, Greensboro, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center, 300 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Her family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 7, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Shirley Dunford |
Dec 4, 2009 Shirley Dunford, 72, of Bassett, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
BELL, Mr. Simeon Marshall, age 95, of South Hill, Va., passed away December 2, 2009. Surviving are his wife, Louise Allen Bell; three nieces, Doris Bell Detwiler, Anita Bell Montgomery and Norma Jean Bell Tisdale; three nephews, Arvin B. Bell Jr., Walton E. Bell III and Captain William Ronald Bell; nine great-nieces and great-nephews, 10 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Interment was private December 4, 2009 at Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill. Farrar Funeral Home officiated. Condolences may be e-mailed to farrar@msinets.com. Farrar Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
Clarabell Simmers, 90, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, December 4, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Steven Beam GOLD CANYON, Ariz. Steven Beam, age 57, passed away on December 3, 2009, in Apache Junction. Mr. Beam, an Agricultural Pilot, was born in Norton, Va. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Beam. Survivors include his wife, Suzan Beam; his mother, Christine Dutton Beam; his brother, David Beam; his son, Nathan Beam; and his two grandchildren, Jordan and Lainey. Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home, Mesa, Ariz. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday. This is a courtesy announcement by the Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Va. |
MADISON, Sydney S., of West Point, Va., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the age of 84. He graduated from West Point High School in 1942 and attended the college of William and Mary until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he received a Purple Heart. After being discharged, Sydney attended the University of Virginia and joined Chesapeake Corporation as a chemist. He retired from Chesapeake Corporation after 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances Hinton Madison; and their two children, William Sydney Madison and his wife, Joan; and their children, Hunter and Carter of Alpharetta, Ga., Jennifer Madison Smith and her husband, Tim; and their three children, Tyler, Tommy and Madi of Charlotte, N.C. Also, a brother, Wilbert R. Madison of West Point, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. at West Point United Methodist Church, 1020 Main Street, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, noon to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Point United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 610, West Point, Va. 23181. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frances Hinton Madison and their two children, William Sydney Madison and his wife, Joan and their children, Hunter and Carter of Alpharetta, Ga., Jennifer Madison Smith and her husband, Tim and their three children, Tyler, Tommy and Madi of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Wilbert R. Madison of West Point; several nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at West Point United Methodist Church, 1020 Main Street, West Point, VA. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Point United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 610, West Point, VA 23181. |
PETERSBURG - Tavares L. Banks, born July 29, 1975, at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk Va., to Andrei T. Banks and Carolyn I. Banks, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 26, 2009., She leaves behind mother, Carolyn Banks and father, Andrei T. Banks; two brothers, Andrei T. Banks Jr., and Dyon Banks; grandmother, Cleopatre Banks; three nieces; seven nephews and a host of aunts, uncles, family and friends. |
will be held 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Teresa Merrill Dennis Bullen ABINGDON, Va. Teresa Merrill Dennis Bullen, age 39, a resident of Mendota Road, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in the Sunday edition of the Bristol Herald Courier. Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Va., (276-628-2131) is serving the family of Teresa Bullen. |
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 |
Darline F. Dickerson Thomasson, 76, of Goodview, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Celebration of Life 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, from the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
1 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2009, Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Dale Gerome Royster Toliver June 5, 1943 - December 5, 2008 It has been 365 days since you left me to start your new journey up in heaven. My life has not been the same, however, I feel your presence every day and I know that you are watching over me. I am so very grateful to have had you as a mother and I appreciate the time we were allowed to share together. You taught me how to be strong and self-sufficient along with a lot of other qualities. I strive daily to make you proud and be the woman you desired me to be. I miss you very much and I will always treasure the memories. Your Daughter, Tiffany, Make a memorial contribution |
Toni D. Hilton |
Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for Toni Denise Hilton, 52, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Martinsville, who died Nov. 25, 2009, was held Thursday at Mount Sinai Apostle Church with Bishop James C. Richardson Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Morris family cemetery in Ridgeway. Pallbearers were Barry Hylton, Jonas Grant, David Reed, David Hylton, Lawrence Koger and Tony Clark. Hairston Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
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Thomas Jasper Wilkinson Jr. "T.J." Thomas Jasper Wilkinson Jr., "T.J.," 91, of Lynch Station, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Autumn Care of Altavista. He was born Feb. 18, 1918, in Lynch Station, a son of the late Thomas Jasper Wilkinson and Mary Andrews Wilkinson. He was a retired senior vice-president and cashier at First National Bank of Altavista with 40 years of service; a charter member of Lynch Station Ruritan Club, where he was a very active member and served in many leadership jobs during his 55 years of membership; a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church; and a Mason with more than 50 years of service in Campbell Lodge 316 AF & AM. Mr. Wilkinson was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force. He is survived by a sister, Virginia W. Carter, who makes her home with her granddaughter, Robin Carver, her husband, Robert, and their son, Jacob Carver, in Bremen, Ga; a niece, Pamela Bandy of Norfolk; a great-nephew, Brian Bryson of Washington, N.C.; three great-great-nephews, Nicholas, Corey and Justin Powell; and a great-great-niece, Samantha McComb, and her husband and daughter, Sadie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly W. Powell, and her husband, Hampton O. Powell; a brother-in-law, L. C. Carter; and his niece's husband, J. R. Bandy. A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in the Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista, by the Rev. Allan Murphy and the Rev. Phil Stevens. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Campbell Lodge # 316 AF & AM. A private burial will be on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 808 Bedford Highway, Lynch Station, VA 24571; Lynch Station Baptist Church, 797 Powell Road, Lynch Station, VA 24571; Lynch Station Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 100, Lynch Station, VA 24571; or a charity of your choice. To send condolences please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
Mary C. Verenna VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary C. Verenna, "Nan," 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. A native of Phillipsburg, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Lacaruba and the widow of Anthony S. Verenna. She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Joseph Ringo. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Ringo of Virginia Beach; her son, Sebastian Verenna and wife Edith of Phillipsburg, N.J.; her grandchildren, Anthony Ringo and wife Maureen, Jeffrey Ringo and wife Christina, Janel Posilero and husband Thomas, and Michael Verenna and wife Kelley; and great- grandchildren, Kyle and Collin Ringo, Jessica and Kelsey Ringo and Trey and Kobe Posilero. The family would like to thank the Sentara Nursing Home Staff, Dr. Lee, and Heartland Hospice for their loving care of Nan. A funeral Mass will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church with Father Luke Policchio, O.S.B. officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
BAKHSHI, Vidya Sagar, 70, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, was born in Ralwalpindi, India. He died Thursday, December 3, 2009, following a sudden decline in health. He is survived by his wife, Agnes McGuffie Dayton Bakhshi; his son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Raja McGuffie and Elizabeth Everett Bakhshi; his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Krish Dayton Bakhshi Quarberg and Ryan Paul Quarberg; and two grandchildren, Emma Frances and Joshua Roan Bakhshi. He also is survived by one brother, Shiv Kumar Bakhshi of Centerville, Ohio, and three sisters, Krishna Bakhshi Sharma of Baroda, India, Dev Hutti Bakhshi Vijra of Haridwar, India, and Santosh Bakhshi Saraswat of Dublin, Ohio. In 1947, Sagar's family fled what is now Pakistan and settled in New Delhi, India. Coming to the United States in 1963, he completed his Ph.D. in mathematics at Oregon State University, after which he was a full professor at Virginia State University until the present. A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church, 40th Street and Pacific Avenue, in Virginia Beach on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements. |
Vidya Sagar Bakhshi, 70, of Colonial Heights, Va., was born in Ralwalpindi, India. He died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, following a sudden decline in health., He is survived by his wife, Agnes McGuffie Dayton Bakhshi, his son and daughter- in- law Drs. Raja McGuffie and Elizabeth Everett Bakhshi, and daughter and son-in-law Dr. Krish Dayton Bakhshi Quarberg and Ryan Paul Quarberg, two grandchildren, Emma Frances and Joshua Roan Bakhshi., In 1947, Sagar's family fled what is now Pakistan and settled in New Delhi, India. Coming to the United States in 1963, he completed his PhD in mathematics at Oregon State University, after which he was a Full Professor at Virginia State University until the present., He is survived by one brother, Shiv Kumar Bakhshi of Centerville, Ohio, and three sisters, Krishna Bakhshi Sharma of Baroda, India, Dev Hutti Bakhshi Vijra of Haridwar, India, and Santosh Bakhshi Saraswat of Dublin, Ohio., A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church, 40th Street and Pacific Avenue, in Virginia Beach on Sunday December 6th at 2pm. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements. |
Virginia "Ruby" Clements Lowe went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2009., She was a long time employee of Phillip Morris USA with 23 years of service., She leaves behind two daughters, Yvonne Kearney and Virginia Davis. She also held close to her heart four stepdaughters, Becky, Elizabeth, Debbie and Hope. Her devotion to her grandchildren, Alexander and Judith Klein was unwavering. Her pride and joy were held by great-grandsons, Robert Boyd Flippo Jr. and John William Davis. She leaves behind four sisters who will eternally grieve the loss of their sister, Shirley Robertson, Betty Jo Dudley, Constance Beazley and Penny Martin. A host of nieces and nephews will also miss her dearly., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the chapel of Storke Funeral Home in Bowling Green with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery., The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009. |
Virginia Smith Garton, Virginia Louise Smith Garton, 82, of Charlottesville died on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at a local health care facility., She was born in Louisa County on February 2, 1927, the daughter of the late James Edloe and Ruby Thomas Smith. She was also predeceased by her husband, Clarence W. Garton; three sisters, Lillian S. Armstrong, Alice Kathryn Smith, Mary Byrd Smith; and two brothers, James E. Smith and Lee Smith., Virginia retired from State Farm Insurance in 1974 to care for her first grandchild and continued to provide child care until January, 2005 when she suffered her first stroke. Many have called her "Granny". She was a charter member of the Cherry Avenue Christian Church and former member of the Merry Mates Sunday School Class., She is survived by a daughter, Pat Durrer and her husband, Tom; and one son, Larry Garton., Also surviving are her grandchildren, Rick Durrer and his wife, Skye, of Stanardsville, Troy Durrer of Charlottesville, Julie Edwards of Charlottesville and Megan Garton of Virginia Beach, and their mother, Beth Gibson; great- grandchildren, Alli Durrer of Stanardsville and Amya, Taniya and T. J. Edwards of Charlottesville. She is also survived by two brothers-in-law, T. W. Armstrong of Charlottesville and Raymond Garton of High Point, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews., Both Virginia and her roommate, Louise Clements, went together on Thursday, December 3, 2009, to join the Lord., Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff from Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation for their care and compassion during Virginia's illness and Hospice of the Piedmont for their kindness and care during the past few months., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the Teague Chapel with Mr. Scott Carter and Mr. Stan Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service., Memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Avenue Christian Church, 1720 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911. |
LOWE, Virginia "Ruby" Clements, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was a longtime employee of Philip Morris USA with 23 years of service. She leaves behind two daughters, Yvonne Kearney and Virginia Davis. She also held close to her heart four stepdaughters, Becky, Elizabeth, Debbie and Hope. Her devotion to her grandchildren, Alexander and Judith Klein, was unwavering. Her pride and joy were held by great-grandsons, Robert Boyd Flippo Jr. and John William Davis. She leaves behind four sisters who will eternally grieve the loss of their sister, Shirley Robertson, Betty Jo Dudley, Constance Beazley and Penny Martin. A host of nieces and nephews will also miss her dearly. A funeral service will be held Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com. |
Charlie Edwin Waddell Sr., 86, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Cynthia J. Walker CHESAPEAKE - Services for Cynthia Hope Jordan Walker will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON, Walter, of Richmond, departed this life December 2, 2009. He is survived by nine sons, Walter Johnson Jr. (Lois T.), Larry Johnson, Waddell Johnson (Michelle), Melvin Johnson (Theresa), Tony Johnson (Jacqueline), Ronald Johnson (Beverly), Richard Bailey, William Jefferson and Marvin Bailey (Linda); four daughters, Barbara White, Linda Hinnant (Rufus), Monica Johnson and Brenda Johnson; 26 grandchildren, among them devoted LaDean White; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bess Pollard; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Monday, December 7, at 1 p.m. Brother Marvin Bailey officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
will be held 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
BAKER, William Roscoe Jr., of Richmond, departed this life December 3, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
SANDERSON, WILLIAM 11/04/1946-12/05/2007 It's been 2 years today. Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us. Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you. Love, Your Family |
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. |
ANDERSON In loving memory of my Husband & Papa William E. Anderson. A precious one from us is gone A Voice we love is stilled A spot in vacant in our hearts That never can be filled Take him in Thine Arms Dear Lord And ever let him be A messenger of love between Our aching hearts and thee. Wife Lucy, Great Grandson, Michael |
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