NEWPORT NEWS - A. Fred Osborne, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Riverside Regional Medical Center., He retired as a payroll analyst from the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. in 1977, with 36 years of service. Mr. Osborne was an Air Force veteran of WW II, a member of Central Methodist Church, and loved golf, hunting and the Dallas Cowboys., Survivors include his beloved wife of 68 years, Margie N. Osborne; his son, James L. Osborne and his wife, Debra of Williamsburg; two grandchildren, Melissa Atchley and her husband, Greg of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rusty Lemon and his wife, Holly of Leesburg, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren, Andy, Alex, and Austin Atchley., Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MOSBY - Addie B. Lee Missing you every hour of every day. Love, Husband, Albert and your loving family |
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 |
ROUPAS, Andrew N., 86, of Richmond, passed away December 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Bessie C. Roupas; three children, Nicholas A. Roupas (Melanie), Theodore A. Roupas (Karen) and Maria R. Humphrey (Chip); four grandchildren, Troy, Andrew, Kristine and Kathryn Roupas; and sister, Maria R. Vlasis of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. Roupas founded Credit Adjustment Board, Inc. in 1957 and served as president until his retirement in 1990. He served on the board of directors and as legislative chairman of the Virginia Collector's Association, Inc. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., and where a Trisagion prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Interment Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 30 Malvern Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221. |
LANG - Annie V. "Miss Boo" 1-3-50 to 12-8-03 Your seventh Christmas in heaven, watching over from above. Angels you keep sending me, continuing to show your love. I'll treasure your memory for the rest of my life. There was no finer mother, no finer wife. Loving husband, J.C., Sheba and Ms. Puff |
GRANT, Alayna Zaire Nov. 3, 2009 - Dec. 5, 2009 You will be greatly missed from our lives, but you will always be in our hearts. ~LOVE YOUR FAMILY |
JOHNSON - Albert Jr. 6/19/36 - 12/08/04 Five years you've been gone, this is true, but in "Our Hearts" we still "Love and Miss You"! Always, Carolyn and Family |
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jennings; two daughters, Ernestine Jackson and Thomasina Welsh; and parents, Maggie and Robert Johnson., She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Alvin Denkins and Charles Jones (Gail); 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; one brother, Lemuel Johnson; a host of other relatives and friends. |
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Allen "Zane" Morton BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral service for Allen "Zane" Morton will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Wallace Amos officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 12:30 2 p.m. prior to the service or other times at the home, 2409 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Zane to Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Tennessee, 334 Rebecca St., Bristol, VA 24201. Online condolences may be registered at, Allen "Zane" Morton, age 69, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at his home. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Reese and husband Jim of Williamsburg; son, Cornell Patton wife, Melissa of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and four grandchildren, Jamie, Bryan, Zachary and Olivia. He is also survived by his best friend, Jim Viands of Williamsburg. He will be missed deeply by his friends and church family., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, 2009, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Chapel. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. |
In Loving Memory of Herbert Hoover ANDREWS August 9, 1928 ~ December 8, 1997, You had a smile, a pleasant way, a helping hand to all you knew. You were so kind, so generous and true. You had a nature that people could not help loving, and a heart that was purer than gold; and to those who knew and loved you, your memory will never grow old. The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away. Deep in our hearts you'll always stay, loved and remembered every day. You gave us many things in life, some great and some small, but most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all., Much Love, Bet and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
B. J. Batchelor of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Friday, December 4, 2009., Her loving husband of 54 years, Tom; sons, Bob, Jimi, and Tim Batchelor and their wives; seven grandchildren; and her sister's daughter, Donna Sanders, invite B.J.'s friends to see each other this Thursday, December 10, 2009., She was born in Salem, Virginia, and was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Lawson of Miami, Florida; and her sister, Virginia Ferris of Roanoke, Virginia., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. 434-296-7131. |
GRANT, Betsy Ann, 73, of Glen Allen, devoted wife, mother and "Nana," passed away suddenly December 5, 2009. She was born in Washington, D.C., to Jesse Ruth and Everett Alexander Culp. She was orphaned at an early age and moved to Lake Alfred, Fla., where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Betty and John Barrows. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Flora McDonald College in Red Springs, N.C., where she met her husband to be, Linwood O. Grant on a blind date. After graduation, she moved back to Florida and taught in Bowling Green prior to marrying Lin, who was stationed at Shilling AFB, Kansas. Shortly after marriage, they were transferred to Plattsburg AFB, New York, where she continued teaching and was honored with a "Best Teacher" award. After teaching for two and a half years, she left teaching to be a mother, a profession for which they do not award trophies, but in which she excelled. After her husband retired from the Air Force, they moved to Colonial Heights, Va., where she became a popular substitute teacher for 15-plus years in the Colonial Heights elementary schools. Betsy was also instrumental in developing the after-school program at Wesley United Methodist Church. She and Lin left Colonial Heights to move to Glen Allen, Va., to be near their grandchildren in whom she took the utmost delight. She was gregarious, generous to a fault, and an eternal optimist. She will be missed in more ways than anyone can imagine. She was predeceased by her parents and her grandson, Owen Alexander Comly. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Maj. Linwood O. Grant, Ret. USAF; daughter, Carron E. Grant-Comly, DVM (Charles); son, Douglas E. Grant, PhD.; grandson, Nathan Comly; sister, Nelda Spaur; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marcia and John Adams; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and her devoted pet, "Wolfie". The family will receive friends 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (today), at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 15599 Mountain Rd. Montpelier, Va. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her honor be made to either the National Kidney Foundation , the American Diabetes Association or the Owen A. Comly Memorial Fund at the University of Virginia Hospital NICU. |
Charles O. Barclay Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Dr. Charles Old Barclay Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. today in St. John's Episcopal Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, December, 8, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Irma E. Bell VIRGINIA BEACH - Irma Etheridge Bell was born April 4, 1921, in Oceana, Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach, passed away after a short illness Dec. 6, 2009. She was the devoted daughter of the late Wilson H. and Agnes E. Bell and was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn B. Mills and a brother-in-law, Ellis J. Mills. Irma was a 1938 graduate of Oceana High School, and a graduate of Norfolk Business College. Irma retired after 46 years from Life Federal Savings Bank and its predecessors, as a vice president, and assistant secretary. She was a charter member of Princess Anne Business & Professional Women's Club, for 58 years. She served for several terms as president. Those were meaningful, as well as enjoyable years. Irma was a faithful member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church. She helped organize one of the adult Sunday school classes known at that time as the Murphy Bible Class and currently known today as the Pearsall Bible Class. This class celebrated 60 years together in 2009. Irma taught in Sunday school area, Young Adult ministries, served as finance chairperson, served many years on the Administrative Council. Left to cherish her memories are her loving niece, Betty B. Mills and her loving nephew and wife, John E. and Kathy A. Mills of Virginia Beach. She will be dearly missed. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home by the Rev. John C. Price. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 409 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; The Oceana Volunteer Fire Dept., 1201 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 or the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 945, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Friends may offer condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Mae Rose Thweatt will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Union Branch Baptist Church, 11521 River Road, Chesterfield, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Gregory Howard, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church., The family will assemble 10 a.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-9461., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Thweatt 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, |
Betsy Ann Grant, 73, of Glen Allen, devoted wife, mother and "Nana", passed away suddenly Dec. 5, 2009. She was born in Washington, D.C., to Jesse Ruth and Everett Alexander Culp. She was orphaned at an early age and moved to Lake Alfred, Fla., where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Betty and John Barrows., She graduated with a degree in elementary education from Flora McDonald College in Red Springs, N.C., where she met her husband to be, Linwood O. Grant, on a blind date. After graduation, she moved back to Florida and taught in Bowling Green prior to marrying Lin, who was stationed at Shilling AFB, Kansas. Shortly after marriage, they were transferred to Plattsburg AFB, New York, where she continued teaching and was honored with a "Best Teacher" award. After teaching for two and a half years, she left teaching to be a mother, a profession for which they do not award trophies, but in which she excelled. After her husband retired from the Air Force, they moved to Colonial Heights, Va., where she became a popular substitute teacher for 15-plus years in the Colonial Heights elementary schools., Betsy was also instrumental in developing the after-school program at Wesley United Methodist Church. She and Lin left Colonial Heights to move to Glen Allen, Va., to be near their grandchildren in whom she took the utmost delight. She was gregarious, generous to a fault, and an eternal optimist. She will be missed in more ways than anyone can imagine. She was predeceased by her parents and her grandson, Owen Alexander Comly. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Linwood O. Grant; daughter, Carron E. Grant-Comly, DVM (Charles); son, Douglas E. Grant, PhD.; grandson, Nathan Comly; sister, Nelda Spaur; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marcia and John Adams; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and her devoted pet, "Wolfie"., The family will receive friends 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (today), at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 15599 Mountain Road, Montpelier, Va. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her honor be made to either the, , the, or The Owen A. Comly Memorial Fund at the University of Virginia Hospital NICU. |
Blanche "Daisy" Slaughter The committal service of Blanche "Daisy" Slaughter will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning in the Heritage Chapel of Memories at Mountain View Cemetery. Burial will follow. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
Bobby McCowan CASTLEWOOD, Va. Bobby McCowan was born Feb. 10, 1937, and went to be with the Lord on Dec. 5, 2009, at The Bristol Regional Hospital after a short battle with Lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Ann of 17 years; father and mother, James and Ida McCowan; brothers, Little James, Brian and Buddy McCowan; sisters, Patty McCowan of Ohio, and Margaret Lee of Nora, Va. Bobby is survived by his wife, Katie McCowan of 38 years; his children, Katie and her husband Jack Meade, Judy and her husband Donnie Kilgore, Phyllis Burke, Bobby R. McCowan, Frances Moore, Donna McCowan, Edward McCowan, and Chad McCowan, all of Coeburn, Va. Surviving sisters include Virginia Williams of Ohio, Faye Lee of St. Paul, Va., Eula Fields of Falls Mills, Va., Pauline Rose of Richmond, Va., Amanda Voirol of Charlottesville Va., and Evelyn Lee, of Coeburn, Va.; and one brother, Ralph McCowan of Coeburn. He is survived by 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many, many nephews and nieces whom he loved very much; and a host of other family and friend too numerous to list. Services will be held at Estes Funeral Home in Coeburn on Dec. 7, 2009. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow immediately at 7 in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at The John Rose Cemetery on Carter Stanley Highway Nora, Va. The Reverend Jack Meade will be conducting the funeral services. Estes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Reed; and brothers, Donnie Reed and James Reed., Bobby is survived by a daughter, Tammy Seaman; two sons, Bobby Reed Jr., and Kevin L. Reed; his mother, Annie Mae Fortner Reed; two sisters, Martha Reed Keith, and Mary Reed Fitzgerald; two brothers, Clarence Reed, and Junior Reed; along with 10 grandchildren., The family wishes to give a special thanks to Jewish Family Services, and Ashwood Assisted Living., A memorial service will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home today, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at 7 p.m. |
2 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
and at other various times. The family suggests that memorials be sent to First Baptist Church. Diuguid Waterlick Chapel on Timberlake Road is assisting the family with arrangements. For online condolences, visit, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Hattie Louise BROWN Rejoicing filtered through our grief, the tears we could not stop pain, the kind we had never felt began when your heart stopped. You left us all behind, you left us really sad, but somehow we keep praising God for all the years we had. God makes no mistakes. God has a loving angel with him always., Love you always, Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Marion Thomas Burks, 93, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
WALTERS, Byron Carl, 63, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 3, 2009. He was a Vietnam Era Veteran, serving in Korea, a graduate of University of Maryland, and retired as a systems analyst with IRS. More recently he worked with special needs adults in Hanover County, and was a friend of Bill W. Surviving are his wife, Karen; sons, Byron P. (Ashley), and Jason Stewart; step-children, Michael Shea, Mary Huneycutt (Scott), Kelly Shea, Daniel Shea (Angela), and Meg Shea; grandchildren, Madison and Jackson Walters, Luke, Noah and Elijah Huneycutt, Charlie Isabelle Shea, and Patrick Shea. Memorial services will be at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Tuesday, December 8, at 3 p.m., where friends may gather, beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hanover EMS Services, Hanover Adult Center, or American Heart Association . |
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Dec 8, 2009 Bishop C. Phillip Johnson, 60, of Fort Washington, Md., and formerly of Martinsville, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Veterans Hospital in Washington, D.C. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
FARRAR - Charles "Chuck" E. Dec. 6, 1961-March 25, 2009 Son, brother, dad and friend - Happy Birthday. Your parting has left a void, but filled with remembered joy. Your time was all too brief, but won't be lengthened with undue grief. God lifted up your heart and shared with Thee. He wanted you now and therefore set you free. Your family |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 8, in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and send condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
Mae J. Card NORFOLK - Mae J. Card, 79, passed away peacefully Dec. 5, 2009. Mrs. Card was born March 12, 1930 to the late Arza and Theresa Jones. She was a longtime member of Norview Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, making quilts, surf fishing, and spending time with her family on the Outer Banks. She will always be remembered as loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 54 years, Edward B. Card Sr.; son, Edward B. Card Jr.; grandson, Edward B. Card III; brother, Max A. Jones and wife Audrey; numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 8, at the funeral home. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Dr. George Barton. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice., Make a memorial contribution |
DAVIS Catherine Davis Happy Birthday, Sis. Love, Susie |
HAMPTON - Charles A. Tagge, age 87, died Wed., Dec. 2, 2009 in Rochester, Minn., His wife of 44 years, Reathel Young Tagge, died in 1993., Surviving family members include his children, Charles M. Tagge and Mark A. Tagge, both of Hampton, and Marcy L. Tagge Colbert and husband, John of Byron, Minn.; brother, Frank Tagliavia of Mokena, Ill.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren., The family will receive friends from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Parklawn–Wood Funeral Home, and then proceed to Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton University Section, for interment with military honors. |
Charles Adkins BRISTOL, Tenn. A funeral service for Charles Adkins will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise, Va. The burial will follow in the Adkins Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m . Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol Tennessee. Online condolences may be registered at |
JOHNSON - Charles W. (Tanky) Happy 50th Birthday. This day December 8, 2009. We love and miss you every day. Love Mom, Childrens, Sister & Brothers |
Mr. Charlie Tucker, 83, of 11003 Marguerita D. Ragsdale St., peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday morning, Dec. 5, 2009, after a period of declining health at his residence. He was born in Dinwiddie County on Sept. 19, 1926, to the late Richard "Dick" Tucker and Ida Coleman Tucker Goodwyn, and also the stepson of the late Paul E. Goodwyn. He was widower of the late Dorothy Scott Tucker. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Big Bethel Baptist Church, Mckenney., Mr. Tucker was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. He worked in construction until July 1964 when he was seriously injured on the job. Despite his physical disabilities he still managed to overcome them and remained active, gardening, cutting grass and hunting. He was a co-founder of the Eastside Hunting Club, Mckenney. During his youth he enjoyed the game of baseball and was an avid baseball fan, a strong supporter of the Mckenney Bucks Baseball Team. Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by a daughter, Myrna T. Lipsey, a brother, John Tucker, two sisters, Etta Peterson and Hattie Williams, and a granddaughter, Carmen R. Tucker., He leaves to cherish loving and precious memories, five children, Carol T. Jones (Theodore) of Mckenney, Charles "Billy" Tucker (Carol) of Chesterfield, Wilbur "Stroker" Tucker (Frances) of Mckenney, Patricia T. Batts (William) of New Haven, Conn., and Bernice Tucker of the home; a brother, James Goodwyn (Clareace) of Mckenney; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Willie Lipsey of Charleston S.C.; a brother-in-law, Albert Scott of Homestead Pa.; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends, among them extended family member, Mary N. Alsbrook of Mckenney., Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alexander Williams, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and family at the residence and can be contacted at 478-4198. The body may be viewed on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the funeral home. Funeral services entrusted to the Mckenney Chapel- Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd, Mckenney 478-4411. |
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Warwick River Mennonite Church in Newport News. Burial will be private., Memorials may be made to Pleasant View in care of Warwick River Mennonite Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be conducted 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor Stan Parris officiating. Her family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 8, 2009 Claude Easley, 85, of 3721 Wyatt Farm Road, Axton, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Stratford Rehab Center in Danville. The family is receiving friends at the home in Axton and also at 484 Cross Stitch Road, Dry Fork. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
1 p.m. Tuesday, Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Kenneth E. Colden Sr. SUFFOLK - Kenneth E. Colden Sr., 56, of the 400 block of Calvin St., died Dec. 2, 2009, in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Born in Portsmouth, he was employed with Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a electronics technician for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley S. Colden; one daughter, Kenyatta Johnson; one son, Kenneth E. Colden Jr. (Jameela); mother, Marie Cross Colden; one sister, Deborah A. Colden; two brothers, Eugene G. Colden Jr. (Monique) and Jemal Colden, both of Richmond; four grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by her father, Eugene G. Colden Sr. A funeral will be held at noon today in Calvary Evangelical Church, Chesapeake, with Pastor Allen McFarland officiating. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Viewing was Monday at noon. The family will receive friends at 412 Calvin St., Suffolk. The body will be in the church today at 11 a.m. Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham St., is in charge. www., Make a memorial contribution |
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LOCKHART, Constance Elizabeth, 54, of Richmond, Virginia, died December 3, 2009. Daughter of Leon H. Lockhart and Emily C. Lockhart (both deceased), Connie is survived by sister, Karen Emily Lockhart, also of Richmond; and her stepmother, Leah U. Lockhart, of Springfield, Virginia. A brother, Stephen H. Lockhart, died in 2004. A robust extended family resides in Richmond, Covington, Roanoke, Falls Church, Vienna, & Alexandria. Connie's abiding vocation was to help those caught in the web of substance abuse reach recovery, and her devotion to the recovery community is legendary. Her career at Rubicon, Inc. spanned more than 20 years, where she started as a counselor in 1988 and ultimately became Clinical Director in 2004. Her many professional accomplish-ments include a ground-breaking residential treatment program for women with children. She also helped found the Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA) and the annual "Art of Recovery" art exhibition. Connie's interests were lively & varied: a passion for reading, for cats & animal welfare, for travel, for the arts. But it is as a people person that Connie will be best remembered. Her skill at counseling and talent for clear thinking made her the go-to person for anyone facing a thorny issue. Yet that clarity was always tempered by deep generosity, a sense of humor, and a faith in others. Connie did not judge; she simply gave wise counsel. She is already profoundly missed -- and always will be. Rubicon & the recovery community will celebrate Connie on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 10 a.m. at First Unitarian Church of Richmond. A family memorial will follow after the holidays. Donations may be made to Rubicon, Inc. or the Richmond SPCA. For more info, visit memorialwebsites.legacy.com/ConnieLockhart/. |
Happy Birthday, Pop!, Vincent J Corso, Dec 8, 1927 - Sep 5th, 2009, Run with the Angels and fly the with the birds! Love is forever! We`ll miss you always., Love, All of Your Family!, Make a memorial contribution |
Marie Altizer Cox, 67, of Martinsville, Va., died on Monday, December 7, 2009. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Riverside Memorial Park with Mr. Truman Close officiating. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
ALVIS - DAVID What a difference a day makes, December 8, 2000. You will live forever in our hearts. Your Loving Family & Friends |
David Burtle, 72, of Mineral, Virginia, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 4, 2009, after a brief illness., He is survived by his loving wife, Ann, of 49 years; three children, Joanne, Andrew and his wife Kristen, and Helen and her husband, Paul; five grandchildren who he loved dearly; and his brother Richard., Dave was born on March 23, 1937, to Norman and Margaret Burtle in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England., He married Ann on July 30, 1960, and moved his family to Charlottesville, Virginia, in May 1978. He resided in Charlottesville and Albemarle County until 2001, when he and Ann moved to Lake Anna, their current residence., Dave was a member of the Tanyard Country Club in Louisa, Virginia, as well as the Lake Anna Riders Motorcycle Club. He was very proud of his Harley motorcycle and also to have made his first of many skydives at the age of 65., He was also a lifelong avid fisherman. His career as an engineer spanned 43 years, most of which was spent working for Sperry Marine Systems and its various parent companies beginning in 1963. His job as a senior field engineer took him to every continent around the world, and he was regarded by his peers as an authority in his field of guidance systems for marine vessels - oil tankers, cruise ships and United States Navy., To those who knew him, Dave was a quiet and gentle man and he will be missed by family and friends here and in Canada, England and Ireland., A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, at Woodward Funeral Home, 200 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa, VA 23093. The Reverend Carol Thornton will be officiating. A reception will follow at the Tanyard Country Club, 404 E. Main Street, Louisa, VA 23093., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make any donations to the charity of your choice. |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Debbie was a member of James River Baptist Church in Williamsburg. She was also a member of the Xi Zeta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She took part in numerous activities and support groups for the cancer community, and was a role model and inspiration to many fellow cancer patients and survivors, as well as their families. Debbie was very spiritual and drew strength from her faith. She leaves behind many close friends and family whom she loved and cherished and who loved and cherished her., She is survived by her mother, Betty Heflan and husband, William; her son, Kenny Seay and wife, Aimee; her daughter, Stacy Seay; her grandchildren, Austin and Savannah Seay; her brothers, David Camby and Robert Simmons; her sister, Anne Thornton; her aunt, Judy Burkham and her uncle, Sam Craver, both of Lincolnton, Ga.; her aunt, Shirley Camby and her uncle, Edwin (Butch) Camby, both of Heartville, Mo.; her closest cousin, Dean Camby of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and her dog, Buster., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Rd., Williamsburg, with interment following in the church cemetery. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Demrus M. Thompson |
Dec 8, 2009 The funeral for Demrus Marie Thompson, 68, of Spencer, who died Dec. 2, 2009, was held Monday at Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Carl Morgan officiating. Burial was in the Edward-Redd family cemetery in Ridgeway. Pallbearers were Eric Lowe, Barry Lowe, Thomas "Squeaky" Scott, Charles "Mickey" McClain, Joe Thompson Jr. and Greg Thompson. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
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Dorothy Mae Tiller Vick, 78, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at her residence in Prince George. Mrs. Vick was born in Burrowsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Mary Tyson Tiller; two brothers, Gerald Tiller and James W. Tiller Jr. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Mack Vick; four daughters, Amy LeBrun of Prince George, Bonnie Campbell, Dana king and Rhonda Cheely, all of Hopewell; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen M. Fowler of Mechanicsville and Carrie E. Allen of Hopewell; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Tiller of Prince George., The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held in the Hopewell chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, with Pat Elder, officiating. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, Va., Memorial contributins may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences may be registered with |
Dr. Jeffery Brogdon of 467 Byrne Street, Petersburg, Va., died on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, |
Dr. Julie A. Cahn, 42, of King George County, lost her struggle with cervical cancer on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009., Julie, a pharmacist at Costco in Fredericksburg, was a devote Catholic and a member of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Fredericksburg., She is survived by her husband, Michael, and son, William Ralph Cahn, 4, of King George; son, Kristofer Chad Watson, 22, of Missouri; her mother and father, Donald and Mary Gerum of Tomahawk, Wis.; and four sisters, Debbie Boskovic of Inverness, Ill., Laura Canterbury of Springfield, Mellisa Gerum of Cantonsville, Md., and Heather Gerum of West Chester, Pa., A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery., A rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg., Memorials may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407., Online guest book is available at |
Dr. Vivian Howard of 20413 Williams Street, Ettrick, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at her residence., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, (804) 732-8911, |
In Loving Memory of Norma J. DURHAM 10-29-1956 12-8-2008, Happy 1st year in Heaven, We all love & miss u., Kids & Grandkids, Make a memorial contribution |
LAMBERSON - In memory of Dustin W. Lamberson June 1997 - December 2008 The child that never met a stranger, and brought smiles to all that he met. The rainbows & butterflies will be brighter with him at the right hand of God. Love, Dad |
Earl L. Sturgill, Jr. |
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SCHMIDT, Edith Elliott, age 90, of Burkeville, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Wheeler Schmidt Sr.; and a daughter, Linda S. Dunning of Midlothian. She is survived by two children, Leroy Wheeler Schmidt Jr. of Suffolk, and Shirley B. Marshall of Midlothian; five grandchildren, W. Peyton Bonner Jr., Sheri S. Sanchez, Beth B. Angelus, Meredith D. Kowalczyk and Allison G. Dunning; six great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Julianna and Andrew Sanchez, Jacob and Caroline Angelus and Emma Bonner; a sister, Dorothy E. "Dot" Long of Crewe; and a number of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Edith was fun, smart and a real joy to be around. She was a strong, proud and loving person. She loved her Lord, her church and her home. Her family was her life. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, at Burkeville Baptist Church, Burkeville. Interment to follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Burkeville. The family will receive friends at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burkeville Baptist Church Building Fund. |
Edna Mae Jackson ABINGDON, Va. Mrs. Edna Mae Jackson, 80, widow of William Fred Jackson, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 East Main St., is serving the Jackson family. |
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Edna O. Jamison |
Dec 8, 2009 Edna Ophelia Jamison, 87, of 4415 Old Liberty Road, Axton, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at her home. Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, N.C., is handling arrangements. |
ENGLEHART, Edward C. Sr. "Ed", 77, went to be with the Lord December 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Englehart. He is survived by two sons, Edward "Storm" Englehart of North Carolina and Larry Englehart; three daughters, Rose Englehart, Shirley Davis, Nancy Callis; and foster son, Donald Thatcher, all of Richmond; two brothers, Shirley Englehart Sr. of Varina and Butch Englehart of Richmond; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many beloved family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m., where services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
MASON, Edward Ray, 88, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 5, 2009. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Alice C. Mason of Mechanicsville; his daughter, Judy Anne Crews of Florida; granddaughter, Brandi Rae Hairfield and her husband, E.J., of Richmond; two sisters, Anne Pruett of Mechanicsville, Pauline Williams of Richmond; one brother, brother-in-law; Ralph "Billie" Christopher and his wife, Pat, of Florida; sister-in-law, Olive Litwinowicz; nephew, Barry Christopher; other nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tracy and Rodney Brooks. The family would like to thank the staff of Odyssey Hospice, especially Shirley Hall and Pete Carr. The family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday, December 7 and 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, December 9, at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Va. 23069. |
d church organs throughout the community. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He had a deep appreciation for nature, enjoyed painting waterfowl scenes and portraits, and was an avid golfer at the Morehead City Golf & Country Club. Dan is survived by his wife, Donna; three children, Deborah A. Edwards of Raleigh, N.C., John E. Edwards of Wilmington, N.C., and Justin D. Edwards of Arlington, Va.; one brother, Richard C. Edwards and his wife Mary Lee of Jeffersontown, Ky.; and mother-in-law, Barbara L. Poynor of Morehead City. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Sarah E. Albertson. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The funeral will be in Parkview Baptist Church Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Hinton officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 4738 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557 or to The Caring House, 2625 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705., Make a memorial contribution |
BLAND, Eleanor B., departed this life December 5, 2009. Arrangements by |
Elizabeth C. Estes, 83, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died early Saturday morning, December 5, 2009, at Trinity Mission Health., Elizabeth was born on November 11, 1926, in Charlottesville. She was the daughter of the late Percy and Hazel Cummings. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Estes; a son, Gordon Richard Estes; a sister, Gladys Sandridge; and a brother, Percy "Sonny" Cummings., She is survived by a son, Martin Estes; a daughter-in-law, Zhiwei Estes; a sister-in-law, Janice Cummings; a niece, Lisa Briggs and her husband, Joel; brothers-in-law, Zirkle James "Jimmy" Estes, and Buddy Estes and his wife, Marta; and other loved ones., Elizabeth had a love of life and was always smiling. She loved to paint and play the piano. She had a warm spot in her heart for young people and was a joy to be around. You could count on her for anything. Her greatest love was for her Creator, Jehovah God. She dedicated her life to Him and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on August 4, 1956. She looked forward to the time when the Earth will be restored to a Paradise as promised in the Bible, and loved sharing that hope with people in the community., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 101 Stephens Loop, Ruckersville, Virginia (off Route 33, two miles west of the Route 29 intersection). Larry Barry will be officiating., Family will be receiving friends one hour before the memorial service at the Kingdom Hall., The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Andrea Tribastone and all the loving support offered by Hospice of the Piedmont. |
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 |
MATHEWS - Emma Jane Twigg Miller, 80, of Mathews and the widow of William C. Miller, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester., Born Nov. 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Enoch Pratt and Gladys Brooks Twigg. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace B. Twigg Sr., Jane was a graduate of Mathews High School and Richmond Professional Institute (VCU). After college, she taught commercial subjects at Gloucester High School before opening the Emma Jane Shoppe, a women's specialty clothing store on Main Street in Gloucester, which she ran for over 35 years., After her retirement, she especially enjoyed her favorite pastime of playing bridge and her bridge pals were faithful to her during the time she lived at the Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. In her younger days, she was active in the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs and the Eastern Star. She was a member of Mathews Baptist Church., She is survived by her daughter, Catherine M. Williams and her husband, John of Mathews; and two sons, William Pratt Miller and his wife, Anabelle of Fort Myers, Fla., and Christopher C. Miller of Mathews; grandchildren, Nicholas Stump, Jessica Miller, Taylor Williams, Brandon Williams and Alexandra Miller., A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the H. C. Smither Cemetery, Hudgins, Va. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Edward Inabinet and Randy Cooksey, Associate Pastor, both from Mathews Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, Dec. 8, at the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home in Mathews. |
KMETZ In loving memory of Ethel M. Kmetz Jan. 29, 1925 ~ Dec. 8, 1999 We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride, and we relive our memories of living side by side. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping - we have you in our heart. Truly missed by Your Husband, Dick, Your 2 Children & Spouses, 4 Grandchildren & Spouses, and 5 Great-Grandchildren |
11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview United Methodist Church. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., 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. |
COVERT, Evelyn G., 80, of Powhatan, widow of Ray Covert, died December 5, 2009. She is survived by two sons, Calvin Covert (Margaret), and David Covert, both of Powhatan; brother, Edward Wooldridge; sister, Audrey Whitlow, both of Chesterfield; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan, and where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Petmask.com. |
. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joanne Huffman Falls; son, Larry H. Falls and his wife, Stephanie, of Buchanan; three granddaughters, Sheryl Falls, Trisha Paskel and Cheyenne Falls; three great-grandsons, Tristen, Hayden and Ethan; two great-granddaughters, Brittney and Janida; son-in-law, Charles Edward (Eddie) Huffman; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Troutville Church of the Brethren. Pastor Chris Foster will officiate. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at The Chapel Mausoleum of Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Frederick A. Rakes |
Dec 8, 2009 The funeral for Frederick Alvin Rakes, 73, of 2920 Horsepasture-Price Road, Ridgeway, who died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Horsepasture Christian Church with Minister David Cuthbertson and Pastor Bill Crary officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church and other times at the home on Horsepasture-Price Road and at the home of his son Steve Rakes, 642 J.S. Holland Road, Ridgeway. Rakes was born in Patrick County on July 19, 1936, to Murray Rakes and Vernice Thomas Rakes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Rakes. He was a truck driver for J & J Southeast, and he was a member of Smith Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ridgeway. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Sandra Matherly Rakes of the home; a daughter, Christy R. Lemons of Horsepasture; four sons, Mike E. Rakes of Sandy Ridge, N.C., Steve A. Rakes and James "Joe" C. Rakes, both of Horsepasture, and Brian L. Rakes of the home; six sisters, Glennie R. Roop of Preston, Pernie R. Cox of Horsepasture, Betty R. Smart of Anderson, S.C., Geraldine R. Foley of Ridgeway, Linda R. Fulcher and Dianne R. Anglin, both of Spencer; five brothers, Carlton D. Rakes of Brosville, A. Turner Rakes and Calvin A. Rakes, both of Horsepasture, Troy L. Rakes of Martinsville and Donnie W. Rakes of Spencer; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1079 Spruce St., Martinsville, Va. 24112, or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 4502 Starkey Road SW, Suite 106, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is handling arrangements. |
Allen J. Fuller PORTSMOUTH - Allen Jefferson Fuller, 75, died unexpectedly in Norfolk Dec. 4, 2009. Allen was born Jan. 27, 1934 in Liberty, N.C., to the late Edwin Wood and Mary Blue Fuller. Allen is survived by his wife of 51 years, Frances Stalvey Fuller; his son and daughter- in-law, Allen Jefferson Fuller Jr. and Miriam of Chester, Va.; his daughter and son-in- law, Susan and Darren Naumann of Nicholls, ACT Australia; and grandchildren, Allen Jefferson Fuller III of Christiansburg, Va., Matthew Scott Fuller and Michael Alexander Fuller of Chester, Jonathan Scott Naumann and Emily Nichole Naumann of Nicholls, ACT Australia; his sister, Betty Fuller Maxwell of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and his brother Edwin Wood Fuller Jr. of Charlotte, N.C. Allen was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps with an honorable discharge. He graduated with honors from North Carolina State University in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He received a master's degree in physics from Lynchburg College in 1971. He began his career at the General Electric Company, first in Lynchburg, and finally at the Portsmouth TV facility where he completed his career with GE after 25 years. He then moved to Naperville, Ill., and started a new career at Life Fitness. He retired from Life Fitness as executive vice president of manufacturing and engineering in 2002, though he continued to act as a consultant for two more years. In 2006, he joined the board of directors for Octane Fitness of Minnesota. Allen was actively involved in the community and in his church, Monumental United Methodist. He was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, as well as a member of the Kiwanis, American Legion Post 310 in Churchland, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3873 of Naperville and the GE Elfun Society. Well known for his generosity and his mischievous sense of humor, Allen was an avid stargazer, oenophile, fisherman and gardener. Services will be held at Monumental United Methodist Church in Portsmouth at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www., . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ALS research at www., or the ., Make a memorial contribution |
STAPLES, Gregory December 7, 1989 Today our pain is still strong, Today your smile is still unseen, Today our hearts are heavy with pain, Today we lost the light of our lives, Today we say we love and miss you. Your Loving Family |
Joan E. Gasparoli, of Roanoke, Virginia, died December 1, 2009. In October, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bob. Joan is survived by her daughter, Lissa and her husband, Steve Gooch; daughter, Linda and her husband, Doug Bristol; daughter, Margaret and her husband, Kevin Tanner; son Tom, wife Joanna, and children, Ashley and Crews; grandchildren, Megan and husband, Brian Snoddy, Matt Gooch, Marissa Gasparoli, Genna and Dillon Tanner, Peyton and Kayla Bristol; and great-grandchild, Jacob Snoddy. After graduation from Lake Forest College outside Chicago, Joan settled briefly in Schenectady, N.Y., where she met Bob while both worked at General Electric. Joan and Bob married in 1949. She raised her family with him in the Roanoke Valley, where they lived for 53 years. Joan was devoted to her family and enjoyed all children. Joan was a teacher and director at Covenant Presbyterian Church Preschool for 25 years. After retirement, she shared her love of reading and children by volunteering for years at Penn Forest and Oak Grove Elementary Schools. A bridge player and sportswoman, she picked up the game of tennis and relished her regular matches with her friends. Joan was also a talented knitter and crocheter who always had a project in the works and made many precious gifts of personal items for her family and grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church on Saturday, December 12, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Joseph Lehman celebrating. Family and friends are invited to stay for a reception at the church after the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove Elementary School at 5005 Grandin Rd. Ext., Roanoke, VA. 24018, Friends of the Roanoke County Library at 3131 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Gay Gobble Phillips ABINGDON, Va. The entombment for Gay Gobble Phillips will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Central Baptist Church. Online condolences may be registered at, Gay Gobble Phillips, age 79, went to be with the Lord Dec. 5, 2009. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
Gena Marie Livesay, 29, of Colonial Heights, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Eugene "Geno" Livesay. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lester and Agnes Sapp. Gena is survived by her children, Anthony Eugene Shelley, and Lilly Marie Shelley; her mother and step-father, Donna Sapp Richardson and Michael "Red" Richardson of Colonial Heights; grandmother and grandfather, Bob and Elise Jones of Colonial Heights; a brother, Michael Holt Richardson and Tiffany Johnson, a niece, Michaela Marie Richardson; aunts and uncles, Lawrence William Ellis, Donnie and Tammy Williams, and Allen Sapp; her best friend whom she loved, Allison Kingerty; companion, William Ayala; many family and friends. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dr. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at |
DUNKUM, George "Ronnie," 69, of Chesterfield, went to the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009 after a lifelong battle with heart disease. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Parker Allen Johnson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Gwen Major Dunkum; daughters, Kimberly Michelle Dunkum and her fianc‚, Chris Tatro, Krystal Gayle Johnson and her husband, Christopher; grandchildren, Chase Cashion and Hunter Wayne; and his two beloved dogs, Killer and Bear. Ronnie had two dedicated friends, Andy Neagle and Herman Hood. He worked for the City of Richmond for 30 years, and retired from the Electrical Inspection department in 1988. Ronnie volunteered and was a life member of Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. He served the organization in one capacity or another since 1961. He also loved camping, hunting and his "Broncos." The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be Thursday 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 198, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. |
John Richard Graham, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
Gwendolyn Elaine Cantrell, 70, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, in a local hospital., Born in Kentucky on April 28, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Bertha Elliott Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Stephen Cantrell; and her best friend and longtime companion, Brenda E. Thompson., Elaine was retired from the University of Virginia Medical Computing Department as an Accountant and was a United States Army veteran. She was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of First Christian Church., She is survived by her step-mother, Joyce P. Cantrell of Ashland, Kentucky; six brothers and sisters, Woodrow Cantrell and his wife, Mary, of Dover, Delaware, Woodrow Cantrell III and his wife, Barb, of Streamwood, Illinois, Robert Matthew Cantrell and his wife, Carol, of Ashland, Kentucky, Judy Cantrell and her friend, Chris, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Stephanie Scheid and her husband, Dave, of Sedalia, Missouri, and Rita Reavell of Yorba Linda, California; and numerous nieces and nephews., She is also survived by her Virginia family of 50 years, Fred and Sandra Shifflett and their children, along with the Thompson family, brothers, Ronnie and Larry and their children; and her adopted daughter, Mary Beth Shelar and her son., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Maple Grove Christian Church with Mr. Jeff Villio officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Teague Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund, 1032 Linden Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
Funeral services for Mr. Harold Clinton Claiborne of Dinwiddie will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from Poplar Lawn Baptist Church, Blackstone. Interment in the church cemetery., The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. W.E. Hawkes & Son Funeral Home, Blackstone, Va., in charge of arrangements.(434) 292-5559. |
She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church as well as a member of both the Ladies Philoptochos Society and the Golden Hearts., She is survived by her four loving children, Ellen Smith and husband, Eugene, Christine Thomas and husband, Charles, Mary Anas, and George Anas and wife, Jaquelyn. Surviving grandchildren are Shannon Lenisa and husband, Claudio, Alan Smith, Steve Smith, Charlie Thomas and wife, Elizabeth, Zack Thomas, Katherine Birnbaum and husband, Adam, Suzanne Jurich and husband, Bryan; and great-grandchildren, Dante and Bella Lenisa, Hayley and Ryan Birnbaum, and Connor Jurich. She is also survived by siblings, Lou Cocolis, Virginia Karidavis, Zack Zambetis and wife, Tina., A prayer service will be conducted by Father George Chioros at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the Peninsula Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, at 60 Traverse Road, Newport News., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golden Hearts or the charity of your choice. |
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. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Helen Zambetis Anas, 92, the widow of Theodore G. Anas, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. |
1 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd., Make a memorial contribution |
Shanna Ruth Horst, 11 months 4 days, of Willis, Va., passed away peacefully in the arms of her father on Sunday, December 6, 2009. She is survived by her parents, Dave and Christine Horst; brother, Jeffery Horst; and three sisters, Amy Horst, Jenna Horst, and Kristy Horst; maternal grandmother, Ruth Yoder; and paternal grandparents, Clarence and Edith Horst. The family wishes to express gratitude to the many friends that showed care and support through this past year, many of them whom we never met. A life that fills the purpose, God designed it for, Is beautiful,, Even a life of 11 months and four days., s will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Eli Yoder and the Rev. Steve Yoder officiating. Interment will follow in the Wills Ridge Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wills Ridge Mennonite Church. Send online condolences by visiting, Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church in Buena Vista with the Rev. W.A. Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Jean Martin Hurt, 63, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, December 7, 2009. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel., 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 |
James Asa Crabtree ST. PAUL, Va. James Asa Crabtree, 75, entered into the house of our Lord, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. He was a native of Russell County, Va. He retired from the Department of Highways in Buchanan County. Mr. Crabtree was preceded in death by his first wife, Gay Tiller Crabtree; his parents, Mona Lee Stevens Crabtree and Alvah Ferd Crabtree; infant brother, Robert Lee Crabtree; and an infant sister, Zelma Lydia Crabtree. Survivors include his second wife, Peggy Sue Crabtree of seven years; stepdaughter, Kimberly Sue Fox and her fianc‚ Danny; step-granddaughter, Elizabeth Victoria Ray and husband, Billy Ray Jr.; three step-grandsons, Christian Matthew Emminizer, Ryan Alexander Emminizer, and Joshua Edward Fox; mother-in-law and father- in-law, Edith Musick Ball Bucheister and Robert Buchheister; brothers, Alvah Edgar Crabtree and wife Gay, Carson Crabtree and wife Vickie, and A.F. Crabtree and Terry; sisters, Annie Bea Musick and husband Link, Irene Musick and husband Cecil, Darlene Ball and husband Willis; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends on his side and wife's side. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Pastors Tim Hobson, Danny Darnell and Bob Steffey officiating. Burial will follow in Crabtree Family Cemetery on Sandy Ridge Road, Cleveland, Va. Pallbearers will be Wesley Crabtree, Mike Crabtree, Danny Crabtree, Leon Musick, Dean Musick, Ryan Emminizer, Darrell Ball, Christian Emminizer, David Winters and Danny Griffith. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Lester, James Lester, Tommy Dotson and Hassell Tiller. The family will receive friends 6 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at the funeral home. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444, is serving the Crabtree family. |
Proud of his heritage, he was born in the "home place" and raised in Severn. Having carried the family tradition of a commercial waterman, his love for the water was paramount in his life. David loved weekly cookouts during the summer and his profession became Taste Tester and he always said "save room for dessert," which was his grandmothers recipe for homemade ice cream., Happy memories with family conversations around the dining room table, good friends and great food, will always bring a smile but will be sadly missed., He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Ann King; parents, James Woodrow and Mildred King; as well as a brother, Linwood Franklin King., Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ellen Haywood and husband, Earl Jr.; nephew, P. Scott King and Christina; great-niece, Brianna King; great-nephew, Matthew King; and cousin, Betty B. Brown., Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Gloucester Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. |
DAY, James Madison Jr., 53, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Saturday, December 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. Sr. and Mollie J. Day. He leaves to cherish his loving memory one daughter, Jamiel R. Day; three sisters, Alfreda Day Walker, Francine V. Day and Monica Day-Johnson (Anthony); four brothers, Joseph (Madora), Bruce, Dennis (Sandra) and Gregory (Helen) Day; honorary daughters, LaTisha and LaTasha Richards; devoted cousin, Ada Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services 12 noon Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Seventh Street Memorial Baptist Church, 3014 Meadowbridge Rd. Rev. Micah Jackson officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nelson; two sons, James L. Nelson and Gary Nelson (Candice); three grandchildren, all of Newport News; one sister, Dorothy Riddick; three brothers, Charles Nelson, Pernell Nelson, and Stanley Nelson; two aunts, Cora Burrel and Rosa Lee; and a host of nieces and nephews., A viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 200, at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 2700 Parrish Avenue, Newport News, VA. |
He was born May 6, 1925 in Oklahoma City, Okla. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his Masters from George Washington University, and was a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College., He will be remembered for his 26 years of active service to the U.S. Navy. Before his retirement from active service in 1968, he commanded two destroyers, the Barney and the Hartley. Later he served as an aide to General Maxwell Taylor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He assisted with the building of six aircraft carriers, as an engineer, with the Department of the Navy until his retirement from civil service in 1987., He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Cofer Faull., He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Lynne Miller of Kill Devil Hills, N.C. and her husband, Douglas; a son, Douglas Cecil Faull of Fairfax, Va. and his wife Cheryl; a grandson, Shawn Douglas Ross Faull of Fairfax; and a sister, Sacra Faull Vaughan of Decatur, Ga. and her husband, Rex., In celebration of his life, the family will hold a memorial service at Patriot's Colony, 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. Arrangements are being made for interment at Arlington Cemetery. |
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Athelia Payne; four children, John C. Payne and his wife, Alexandria, Ilonda Gregory and her husband, Clyde, Nadien Smith and her husband, Paul, and Kathy Netherland and her husband, Terry; a special nephew, Ray Colon and his wife, Linda; five grandchildren, Luke Colon and his wife, Jennifer, Erika Wilson and her husband, Robert, Tasha Cioffi and her husband, Keith, Michael Gregory and Tina Fulgham; and nine great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Faith Baptist Church, by the Rev. Robert Wilson, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall., Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 5524 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Johnny Osborne ST. PAUL, Va. Johnny Osborne, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was born in Russell County, Va., son of the late Charlie Nelson and Clara Robinson Osborne. He worked at Crosse and Blackwell where he met his wife of 49 years, Velma George. He retired from Georgia Pacific and returned to Russell County in 1999. He attended and was a volunteer at the food pantry of the First Baptist Church in St. Paul, Va. He was a member of the Senior Circle in Lebanon and St. Paul, Va., also a member of the Triad in Russell County. He loved playing the banjo and old time music with his family. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Osborne; three sisters, Mary Ellen Harmon, Myrtle Gilbert, and Nancy Sorbello; and two brothers, Homer Osborne and Creed Osborne. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Velma Osborne; one son, Bryan Osborne and wife Marianne of Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany; two grandchildren, Matthew Osborne and Ashley Osborne of Tampa, Fla.; one step-grandson, Michael Egan of Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Margaret Meade of Lebanon, Va.; one brother, James Osborne of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Johnny Osborne will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Rev. Mike Moore and Rev. Darrell Fletcher officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Va. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Garland Osborne, Tommy Harmon, Nelson Rynes, John Meade, Wayne Meade, Bryan Osborne, Darrell Duty, and Randall Salyer. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Willis, Jim Campbell, Blake Whitenack, Tommy Bledsoe, Rich Kirby, Homer Gilbert, Jim Gilbert, Ken Hall, Danny Osborne, Todd Meade, Matthew Osborne, and Brent Fletcher. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 546, St. Paul, VA The family would like to thank Pastor Mike Moore and the many loving friends for their caring support during this time of need. Online condolences may be sent to the Osborne family through our Web site at, Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
C. Earl Jones PORTSMOUTH - Clifton Earl Jones, 74, of Upshur Place, died Dec. 7, 2009 in a Portsmouth hospital. A native of Kinston, N.C., he was a retired chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and also retired from Craney Island as a fuel technician. Survivors include his wife, Rachel T. Jones; two sons, Alexx Jones of Virginia Beach and Jason Jones and wife Sarah of Corning, N.Y.; three stepdaughters, Theresa Oakey and husband Robert of Chocowinity, N.C., Margaret Speight and husband Randy of Powhatan, and Rose Olson of Portsmouth; three stepsons, Ralph Olson and wife Patty of Chesapeake, David Olson and wife Robin of Williamsburg, and Robert Olson and wife Glenda of Camden, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke with Chaplain Kathy Hull officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in honor of Roy H. Jones to either Good Samaritan Hospice at 2408 Electric Road in Roanoke, Va. 24018 or to the at 2840 Electric Road #106 in Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Jones family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWN, Joyce Kanary, 70, of Chesterfield, passed away December 6, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frederick M. Brown; her son, Joseph E. Brown and his wife, Peggy; two grandchildren, Amanda and Adam Brown. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery. |
HASKINS - In loving memory of Kevin Rashaun Haskins. Happy 25th Birthday. With our love forever. Mom and Grandmom |
Robert Joseph Kluck, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
L. Arnolene Snapp BLUEFIELD, Va. L. Arnolene Snapp, age 73, of 55 Sedgewood Townhouse, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Born on July 2, 1936, in Montcalm, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Everett Johnson and Verlie Meadows Hicks. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School where she was a star majorette in the marching band. She was also a graduate of McClain's Business College. She had been a resident of Bluefield, Va., for the past 25 years and was a member of the Episcopal church. Those who were fortunate to have known Arnolene will remember her as being full of life and having a free and loving spirit. She was a wonderful mother to her three sons, a teacher for her daughters-in-law, and a straight to the point "Mumsie" who guided her grandchildren and great- grandchildren with wisdom and grace. The 55 year love affair she shared in marriage with her husband was enduring. She was an avid golfer as well as an active member of the Richlands Garden Club for many years. Her green thumb was notorious amongst her friends. Her passion for shopping, especially for antiques, was neverending. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Benny H. Hicks. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Daniel T. Snapp of the home; her sons, Randy and wife Debbie Snapp of Durham, N.C., Keith and wife Alisa Snapp of Charleston, S.C., and Gregory and wife Shawn Snapp of Woodstock, Ga. She is also survived by four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Her surviving siblings include her brothers, Sonny and wife Janice Hicks of Bluefield, W.Va., and Darrell and wife Betty Hicks, also of Bluefield; and sisters, Bonnie Yelek of Loveland, Colo., and Rita Hicks Brown of Orlando, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va. Father Russ Hatfield will be officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell. Friends may call on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at, Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The, ; or The |
will be held 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Loretta Bernadette Lamey, 94, of Martinsville, Va., passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Lamonte H. Tupper II, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at a local hospital., He was born January 15, 1921, in New York City, to the late Lamonte H. Tupper and the late Mary Cecilia Stokes Tupper., Mr. Tupper was a private investor., He is survived by his beloved wife, Constance N. Tupper., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Church of Our Savior, 1165 Rio Road East, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
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 |
will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. in Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, 1126 Laurel Ave., Chesapeake. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Willis and other beloved family members., She is survived by two daughters, Twyla Gregory of New Market, and Velena Lowery of Newport News; two granddaughters, Yolanda Bass of Hampton, and Amanda Pinard of West Point. She was great-grandmother to five great-grandsons, Joseph, Gabriel, Aaron, Michael, and Noah. She is also survived by her sister, Phala Sivacek of Hampton; and two nieces, Amy Doud of Italy, and Sheri Sivacek of Hampton., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. |
Linda Ann Bright BRISTOL, Va. Linda Ann Bright, age 69, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Wellmont Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Hugh Hayden and Ruth Childress Hayden and had lived in the Bristol area all of her life. She was a member of Scenic Park Baptist Church and attended Three Springs Baptist Church. She was a notary public for the Bristol area. Survivors: husband of 30 years, Scott Bright; children, Kim Creed and husband John of Nashville, Tenn., Melissa Luttrell of Bristol Virginia; mother, Ruth Hayden; grandchildren, Tyler Campbell, Casey and Lindsey Creed; great-grandchild, Grayson Beal; stepchildren, Bobby Bright II, Benny Bright, Bartley Bright, Beverly Aycock; seven step-grandchildren; five step- great-grandchildren; sister, Caroline Robinson. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m . on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Campbell and Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Honorary pallbearers will be John Creed, Barry Bright, Bartley Bright, Blake Bright, Barrett Bright, Earl Blankenbeckler, Robert Gilmer, and Joe Whitt. The family would like to say a special thanks to all employees at Wellmont Hospice House for their loving care. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Louise Dumler Kepley, beloved mother, grandmother and champion golfer, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, in Keswick, Virginia, at the age of 67., Daughter of the late Martin Henry Dumler and Jane Dillencourt Dumler, Louise was a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, for over 50 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Keith Gregory Kepley., She is survived by her children, Keith G. Kepley Jr., Alexander C. Kepley, and Laura Kepley Brant and their spouses, Tracy Moser Kepley and George Brant; her grandchildren, Benjamin and Maximilian Kepley; her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Kevin Gallen; and nieces and nephews, Jane Dumler Klare, Martin G. Dumler III, Adam Gallen, Amanda Eager and Nathaniel Gallen., Louise graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in 1964. Upon graduation she moved with her husband, Greg, to Charlottesville where he attended the Law School at the University of Virginia. They both fell in love with the area, became members of Farmington Country Club and returned to Charlottesville each summer. In 2000, Louise moved permanently to Glenmore in Keswick., A life-long passionate golfer, Louise shot 10 holes-in-one and one double eagle. She played in several United States Golf Association National Amateur tournaments beginning in 1958 at the age of 16. When Louise was 52 she had the unique distinction of winning both the Ohio State Women's Amateur Tournament and the Ohio State Senior Women's Amateur Tournament. She was a four-time Greater Cincinnati City Women's Golf Champion and a 20-time Club Champion at the Cincinnati County Club. Louise volunteered for several golf organizations including serving as the President and Chair of the Greater Cincinnati Women's Golf Association and as a course rater for Golf Digest., A local Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at Holy Comforter Catholic Church with Father Dennis MacAuliffe officiating., Cincinnati services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, at Saint Francis de Sales Church. Visiting hours are from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Gilligan Funeral Home. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with Rev. John Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Belmont Baptist Church or to the Vinton Life Saving Crew. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at a later date in Connecticut. Memorial donations may be made to the or a charity of choice. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
Clonie L. Maddrey PORTSMOUTH - Services for Clonie Leigh Maddrey will be held at 1 p.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
BLANKENSHIP - In loving memory of my friend, Margaret. Yesterday's happiest moments are today's dearest memories. Donnie |
POQUOSON - Margaret Freeman Forrest, 99, a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009., Mrs. Forrest was a graduate of Poquoson High School and Fredricksburg State Teachers College (now Mary Washington University). She taught in Poquoson Public Schools for 28 years and was a member of the Poquoson Retired Teachers Association. She was a lifetime member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 20 years; as a lifelong lover of music, she sang in the Chancel Choir for 60 years, and organized and directed the Youth Choir; a member of the Mary Lizzie Circle; a member of the Weslyn Service Guild; and in 1963, helped to write the history of Tabernacle Church., Mrs. Forrest was preceded in death on July 29, 2009 by her husband of 74 years, A. S. "Shim" Forrest; her parents, Olive Lawson and E. T. Freeman; sisters, Lillian Freeman, Carrie Hawkins and husband, Howard, Lenora Gillespie and husband, John, and Myra Freeman; and brothers, John Freeman, and E. T. Freeman Jr., She is survived by her daughter, Betsy Forrest; sisters-in-law, Ida Freeman, and Shirley Freeman; nieces, Elizabeth Freeman, Susan Garvin (Ralph), Caroline Kepley (Jackie), Victoria Stewart (Bill), and Nancy Topping (Chuck); nephews, John Gillespie Jr. (Meredith), and E. T. Freeman III (Cheryl); a number of great-nieces and great-nephews; and family of her heart, Stormy and Charlie St. Clair, and Christine and John Talley., The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today, at the Tabernacle United Methodist Church fellowship hall, immediately followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary by the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash and the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. Burial will follow at Smith Memorial Cemetery, Poquoson. At other times, the family will be at 841 A Poquoson Avenue., Special thanks to Debbie Simmons and Lucy Mae, for their loving care and support., Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662; or to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 831 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662; or to the A. S. Forrest Scholarship Fund, Randolph Macon College Advancement Office, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005., Claytor Rollins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to |
STURGES, Margaret Shawcross, 88, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Having been born in Canada, she lived in England for a number of years where she served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. She later moved to the United States where she was happy to become a U.S. citizen in 1951. She is survived by her daughter, Susanne Sturges; her granddaughter, Brooke Davis; and two great-grandsons, Alex and Andrew Kossan. Mrs. Sturges worked for many years as an executive secretary in North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. She was an active member of Westhampton United Methodist Church and a member of the Writers' Roundtable. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, at Westhampton United Methodist Church. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
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Dec 8, 2009 Marie Altizer Cox, 67, of Martinsville, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, is handling arrangements. |
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LAUTERBACH, Marion L., 100, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 7, 2009. She died peacefully at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. "Buck" Lauterbach; a great-granddaughter, Anna Christine Borger; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by three devoted daughters, Norma L. Evenson, Lana L. Ferrell and her husband, William H. "Billy" Ferrell Jr., and Margaret L. Swift and her husband, Andrew C. Swift Sr.; eight grandchildren, Melanie Bernier, Christopher "Chris" Walton, Timberley Borger, William H. "Will" Ferrell III, Charles "Jeff" Ferrell, James "Danny" Ferrell, Monica Adams, and John Coleman Martin; and 16 great-grandchildren. She lived her whole life in Glen Allen as a homemaker with a brief period of work as a proofreader with Garrett & Massey Printing Co. and as a cafeteria worker at Longdale Elementary School in Glen Allen. She was a lifetime member of Biltmore Baptist Church in Glen Allen and she loved the Lord with all her heart. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, at Biltmore Baptist Church, 1300 New York Ave., Glen Allen, Va. 23060, with Dr. Dennis Stamey officiating. Burial to follow at Westhampton Memorial Park, with a reception to follow at Biltmore Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church Benevolent Fund. |
ELBOURN, Mary Homer Smith, 86, of Quinton, died December 6, 2009. She was formerly of Appomattox and retired from Philip Morris in Richmond with 43 years of service. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Eldridge W. Elbourn; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment will be in White Stone Baptist Church Cemetery, White Stone. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 975, White Stone, Va. 22578 or to Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. |
LUMBERTON, N.C. - Max Biggs Bryan, of Lumberton, N.C., died at Southeastern Regional Medical Center on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009., Mr. Bryan served in the United States Army during World War II, as an original member of the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion. The battalion received the rarely awarded Presidential Unit Citation for heroism in February, 2001. He later served in the 82nd Airborne. Mr. Bryan also received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart., In 1989, during the 45th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. Bryan was reunited with a Belgian woman and her son, whom he had rescued from under enemy fire during battle in Rochelinval., Mr. Bryan was an Eagle Scout and a 58-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Yorktown Masonic Lodge, #1. He retired from NASA- Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., in 1986 and was the founding Chairman of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Battle of the Bulge Association. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery located off 220. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street, Eagle Rock, Va., 540-884-2276., Make a memorial contribution |
Ms. Melanie Williams of 911 Prince Avenue, Petersburg, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
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Micajah Aubrey Hicks Jr., 73, of Albemarle County, died on Saturday, December 5, 2009., He was born on September 26, 1936, to the late Micajah Aubrey Hicks Sr. and Margaret Smith Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Davis Hicks; and one son, Micajah Matthew Hicks., He is survived by three daughters, Lorna Williams and her husband, Kenny, of Kents Store, Margaret Ballard and her husband, Daniel, of Charlottesville, and Audria Jean Hicks and her husband, Robert Barnett, of Charlottesville; two sons, Nelson Aubrey Hicks of Waynesboro, and Jesse Hicks and his wife, Nancy, of Palmyra; one sister, Catherine Angel of North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Matthew Aaron Williams, Kyle Edward Williams, John Daniel Ballard, Jennifer Leandra Ballard, Melissa Sue Waycaster, Ashley Jean H icks, Stephanie Faye Hicks, Michael Aubrey Hicks, and Kevin Micajah Hicks, and two great-grandchildren, Garrett Reese Williams and Kayla Mae Williams., Micajah retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation in 1995 after 35 years of service and spent his retirement farming., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the Anderson Funeral Home., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Mountain Plain Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend David Collyer officiating and Colin Deibert special speaker., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Mrs. Mildred Mae Wall of Petersburg died at her residence. Arrangements will be provided by the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Lucinda Long Montgomery, 99, of the Sunnyside Community, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born July 31, 1910, to Clarence and Roxie Price Long of Long's Lane in the Price's Fork community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barney G. Montgomery; son and daughter-in-law, Roy Montgomery and Jeannie Thompson Montgomery; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Laura Hodge Long, Clem Long, Emmett Long, Hubert and Dolly Graham Long, and Ralph Long; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ora and Ed Tuck, Cordia and David Linkous, and Pete Surface. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Faye Akers Montgomery, Curtis and Judy Moyer Montgomery, Archie and Mabel Price Montgomery; one daughter and son-in-law, Louise Montgomery Saville and Donald (Don) Saville Sr.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one greatgreatgrandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Ira and Louise Price Long; sisters-in-law, Verna Long, Mable Long, Helen Long; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to caregivers Wendy Beckner, Peggy Morris, and Myrtle Price. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Magdalena Sevcikova and the Rev. Keith Graves officiating. Interment will follow in the Zack Price-James R. Long Memorial Cemetery, Prices Fork, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at Westminster Canterbury Monday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Myrtle Catherine Neal, 96, of Hopewell, passed away peacefully into glory and the presence of her Lord and Savior at Brighter Living Assisted Living on Dec. 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin C. Neal, founder of Randolph Market Inc. and former mayor of Hopewell; and five sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Swindell; and sons; Marvin Jr. and wife Shelby, Tommy and wife Margaret; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and two nieces. Myrtle was born in North Carolina and moved with her family to Hopewell in 1921. Her father Joesphus Latham founded First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hopewell of which she was a charter member. She taught her first Sunday school class at the age of 14. She held many positions in the church during her life-time., Myrtle worked with her husband in his business for many years, took care of her family and worked diligently for her church. Her life was given to God, her family and her church. A memorial service will be conducted at First Christian Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. The family will receive friends after the service in the social hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 203 N. 11th Ave., Hopewell VA. or Odyssey Health Care, 8000 Franklin Farms, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23229. Condolences may be registered at: |
Ned Portoghese, 90, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family singing some of his favorite songs., He was born May 21, 1919, in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Girolamo and Ignazia Portoghese. He also was preceded in death by his brother, John Portoghese; and his sister, Jean Hunter., He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Portoghese; his daughters, Nacia Miller and her husband, Marc, of Toronto, Canada, Josie Loyd of Charlottesville; and former son-in-law, George Pipkin and his wife, Barbara Strauss; grandchildren, Cora Houghton of Charlottesville, Rachel Copeland and her husband, Reggie, of Fairfax, Laurel Smith and her husband, Jedd, of Charlottesville, and Aaron Miller of Toronto, Canada; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Frank Cipolla Jr., who was a great support to the family during Ned's last days; sister-in-law, Francis Cipolla; and brother-in-law, Frank Cipolla Sr., He also leaves to cherish his memory, countless friends in his neighborhood, at the Senior Center, at the Dante Society and in many other areas of his life where his good humor and kindness touched lives and left warm memories., Music was his number one passion. He also loved to walk and to read and continued to read at least two newspapers every day. He sang in a community chorus in New York and joined a theatre group, performing numerous roles, including his favorite role of Big Julie in Guys and Dolls. His favorite books included anything Dickens ever wrote, "Doctor Zhivago," "Exodus" and Alex Hayley's "Roots," which he recently reread. His favorite saying was "Honor your commitments," and the issue about which he felt most strongly was civil rights. He never let a slur go unchallenged and taught his daughters to be tolerant of and to celebrate diversity. He was a warm, funny and good-hearted man who will be missed by all who knew him., The family wishes to thank all the Hospice nurses and aids who helped during his illness. They were all loving and caring people., A funeral service will be held 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Church of the Incarnation., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Teague Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the MS Society and Hospice of the Piedmont. |
Nellie was a member of Harman Full Gospel church in Bandy, Va., She is survived by loving son and daughter, David Patton Bliss Elswick and his wife, Margaret of Yorktown, Va., and Mrs. Nita Harp and husband, Moody of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Hayes and husband, James of Yorktown, Mrs. Lorraine Wyatt and husband, Jim of Hampton, Mrs. Betty Jessee of Tazewell, and Mrs. Janie Barnette of Whitaker Ridge, Va., There will be a life celebration at the Hurst Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with interment at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel with Elder Ronald Bowman and Elder Lewis Vass officiating. Burial will follow in the Jeff Largen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 6 until 8 p.m. The family says that flowers would be appreciated; however, donations may be made to the Jeff Largen Cemetery Fund, c/o Joyce Branscome, 920 Hunters Ridge Road, Dugspur, Va. 24325. A guestbook is available online at www., Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., 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 |
celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Graves Funeral Home, Norfolk. Burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk., Make a memorial contribution |
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Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, Newport News, VA (757) 380-0251. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at First Baptist Church East End, 3000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News. Family and friends are to assemble at 32 Colony Road, Newport News, by 10 a.m., for the procession to the church. Condolences may be sent to |
From a West Virginia coal mining family with limited resources, Perry entered the Naval Aviator Training Program upon graduation from Maury High School in Norfolk in June 1945, to pursue his dream of flying aircraft. He flew Navy fighter aircraft throughout his Naval career that included both active duty and the Naval Air Ready Reserve, which he continued as long as he was eligible. In 1973, he became a member of the Tidewater Soaring Society to take up the sport of Soaring. He was an active member who served as an instructor and tow pilot, served a term as President, and served as Treasurer for eight years. He oversaw and assisted in the construction of supporting airfield facilities including a hangar, named in his honor, for the club., Perry graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Engineering with Honors in 1952, and a Masters Degree in Applied Mechanics in March 1953. Following college he worked for NASA Research Laboratory in Hampton, Va., as an Aeronautical Research Engineer, where he became an expert in the field of Dynamic Aeroelasticity, who made significant contributions to both Aviation and Space Programs. He was awarded the NASA medal for Excellence in Engineering Achievement in 1984 and retired as Assistant Chief of the Loads and Aeroelasticity Division in January 1986., Quiet and unassuming, forever putting the needs of others before his own and passionately devoted to his family, Perry worked tirelessly to achieve the security and happiness of his family. He dedicated the last years of his life to providing loving care for his wife, who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease, despite his own failing health., Perry is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Beverly (Ann) W. Hanson; two sons, Richard M. Hanson and Daniel L. Hanson; a daughter, Judy H. Silvis; six grandchildren, Joseph Hanson, Becky Brown, Jennifer Reese, and Nicholas, Justin, and Jeremiah Silvis; and a great-grandchild, Haley Brown., His parents, Clark W. and Grace L. Hanson; and his sister, Dee Cook preceded him in death., A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 9, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home., In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the |
Dacil Prince, 60, of Sugar Grove, Va., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, at Morningside Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Lila Mae's name to the Morningside Presbyterian Church Sunday Flowers Fund, 1411 N. Morningside Drive, NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306., Make a memorial contribution |
TATUM, Robert C. "Bob" Jr., 61, of Chesterfield, passed away December 6, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Brenda Tatum; his daughter, Michelle Tatum; son, Robbie Tatum; brother, Dale Tatum; and grandson, Jordan Tatum. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a funeral service at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . |
Frederick Alvin Rakes, 73, of Ridgeway, Va., passed away December 6, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Horsepasture Christian Church, Ridgeway. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Bettie Swain Ratliff, 74, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, December 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Otho and Elizabeth Swain. Surviving are her husband, Richard O. Ratliff; brothers, Elmer Swain and his wife, Naomi, and Bill Swain and his wife, Shirley; three sisters-in-law; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel ay noon on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, with the Rev. Deborah Barnard officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
PEACE, Reginald Antione, of Richmond, departed this life December 6, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
He had worked for Liebherr America for over 30 years. He enjoyed camping and square dancing., Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. and Ann L. Jones; and his brother, Thomas A. Jones Jr., Richard is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jan Jones; children, Richard H. Jones Jr., and Valerie L. Berry and her husband, Mark; grandchildren, Michelle A. Berry and David A. Berry; sister-in-law, Joyce I. Newman; and brother-in-law, Ronald E. Morefield., Friends are encouraged to visit, The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Richard's life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the funeral home chapel. |
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Ricky D. White CEDAR BLUFF, Va. Ricky D. White, age 50, formerly of West Columbia, S.C., passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at a Tazewell, Va., hospital. Born Aug. 24, 1959, in Richlands, Va., he was the son of Willard White of Cedar Bluff and Wanda White of Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one sister, Alisha White; one brother, Willard White Jr.; paternal grandparents, Vince and Ida Belli White; maternal grandparents, Nathan Sinter and Grace Sinter; one uncle, Earnest White; and one aunt, Ruby Berry. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step- mother, Brenda Faye White of Cedar Bluff; one sister, Lisa Vance of Cedar Bluff; one aunt, Charlotte Keene of Columbia; one uncle, Hullin White and wife Lorraine of Oakwood, Va.; three nieces, Alanea Sarah-Kaye Vance, Madison Brendale-Lee Vance and Phoenix Jerusalem-Lou Vance; and one nephew, Xander Christian-Douglas Vance. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff with Rev. Danny Houchins officiating. Burial will follow in the White-Gilbert Cemetery at Pea Patch, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
GLOUCESTER - Robert H. "Bob" Lindsay III, 66, died at his home on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. He was the son of the late Robert Hilton and Dorothy Finn Lindsay., Bob was a 1967 graduate of Virginia Tech, served in the U.S. Army, and was retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, now Northrop Grumman, as an Engineer., The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Kruger, Brenda Rajniak and all his family and friends for their support and care., Bob is survived by wife, Leslie Lindsay; daughter, Lisa Rini and husband, Chris; son, Al Porto; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Rini and Nicholas Rini; sister, Sylvia Lindsay; brother, Tom Lindsay; special friend, Lynn Burton; and his dog, Christine., Services will be private. |
Robert Alford Hicks BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Robert Alford Hicks, age 81, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at NHC Healthcare. He was born Oct. 19, 1928, to the late William Hicks and Mary Lee Ashburn Hicks. He had lived in the Bristol area all of his life and was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. He retired as a machinist for Oakley Co. He was a member of the church choir, chairman of the deacon board, assistant treasurer and trustee, and a former member of Lynwood Bible Church where he served as a deacon and as youth director. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Hicks Pennington; brothers, Columbus Hicks, Jesse Hicks, and Sullivan Hicks; and a half-brother, Roy Hicks. Robert celebrated life to the fullest. He always had a big smile on his face. He had lots of friends. These friends have not deserted him throughout this illness. So many have shown their love for Robert and Frances with prayers, calls, cards, and just being there. Survivors: wiife, Mary Frances Dunham Hicks; daughter, Pat Lowe and husband John; granddaughter, Krisie Lowe and Phyllis Dunham Sledd, who was like a daughter; sisters, Anna Lee Hicks Morrell and husband Haskel, Frances Hicks Abelseth and husband Fred, Ada Hicks Webb and husband Jimmy, Helen Hicks Abelseth and husband Andy; brother, Gene Hicks and wife Wanda; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Open Door Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Weaver Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be men of the church. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
MCCRAY, Robert Lee "Bob", of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life December 2, 2009. He served 27 years and eight months as a State employee at the Virginia Museum, The Valentine Museum and The Science Museum of Virginia where he retired in May 2007. Robert was a student at Maggie L. Walker High School and he was a loving and caring father who would go the extra length to help anyone. His hobbies were cooking, catering, and creating recipes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Mae McCray; one daughter, Lynette S. (Rosie) McCray; one stepdaughter, Myra V. Smith; two stepsons, William M. and Gerald L. Miller (Rita); one granddaughter, Miss Diara L. Yancy; one step- granddaughter, Karin L. Smith; a stepmother, Velma Singleterry; three sisters, MaryAnn Jefferson (Michael), Delores and Brenda Singleterry; one brother, Wilbur Singleterry; three aunts, Tamera Lewis, Virginia Jackson and Rosa Lee Green; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 1 p.m. at The Richmond Christian Center, 214 Cowardin Ave., 23224. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
CLARKE, Rolling "Ronald," of Powhatan, departed this life December 6, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. |
HUGHES - Roy "Sonny" Love and miss you. It's been two years since you have passed and I think of you everyday. Your Wife, Nita, Children and Grandchildren |
Nettie Edwards Rupe, 91, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Friday, December 4, 2009. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Ruth Eggleton Schmitz of Charlottesville passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family., Ruth was born on April 25, 1932, in Worchester, Massachusetts, to the late Douglas Craigmile Ewen and Emily Wight Ewen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Schmitz of Free Union; and her sister, Jean Ewen Snyder of Charlottesville., Ruth received her Bachelor's Degree in geriatric social work from Goddard College in Goddard, Vermont, in 1977. Shortly thereafter, Ruth moved to Charlottesville, where she headed up the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program from 1979 until 1982. In 1982, Ruth founded Third Age, which was one of the areas first in-home senior healthcare businesses., Ruth was an avid environmentalist who loved walking; especially in the woods of Free Union, where she and Bill shared their home in Glencoe., Surviving are three daughters and one son, Emily Bennett and her husband, Bob, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jane Eggleton of Charlottesville, Susan Moran and her husband, John, of Weston, Connecticut; a son, Robert W. Eggleton Jr. and his wife, Chantelle, of Wadsworth, Ohio. She also left behind grandchildren, Patrick, Andrew, and Kellen Haley and their father, Dr. E. Clarke Haley Jr. of Charlottesville, Douglas Moran, of Connecticut and Emily and Sam Eggleton of Ohio. She also leaves a stepson, Cameron Scott Schmitz and his wife, Susan, of Wesley Chapel, Florida; and grandchildren, Kayleigh and Ethan; her cousin, Douglas White and his wife, Fran, of Millers, Maryland., The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home. Interment will be private., The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Hospice of Piedmont, the Neurological Unit of the University of Virginia Medical Center and Melissa Howard and family of Buckingham., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Suite #202C Atlanta, GA 30047. |
Ruth June (Adkins) Owens HARMON, Va. Funeral services for Ruth June (Adkins) Owens will be conducted 7 p.m. Tues day, Dec. 8, 2009, at Haysi Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Walt Owens Cemetery, Haysi, Va. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Ralph Edwards and Samuel McNutt; grandson-in-law, Michael Waddell; step-grandson, Randy Coleman; family friends, Blake Deel, Bobby Edwards and Mike Edwards. Honarary pallbearers are Dr. Suzanne E Patton, Dr. John Mann, Dr. John Gregory Griffith, Dr. Thomas Lisle Whitman and the staff of the Wellmont Hospice House. Ruth June (Adkins) Owens, 76, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Bristol Virginia. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
BROOKMAN You have been missing from our arms for 14 years, but never from our hearts. SEAN GAVIN BROOKMAN Oct. 8, 1972 - Dec. 9, 1995 Our love for you will never end. You will remain always in our hearts and in the hearts of all those who had come to know you, to love you and to be loved by you. Mom, Dad, Lara, Mandi & Grandma |
SPRAGUE, Sandra L., 48, of Midlothian, Va., passed away at her home on Saturday, November 28, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandra is survived by her parents, Delmer and Francoise Sprague of Fredericksburg, Va. She is also survived by four sisters, Laureen Dixon and her husband, Larry Dixon, of La., Brenda Sharpe of Powhatan, Va., Sylvie Sprague of Franklinton, La., and Irene Hoskins and her husband, John Hoskins, of Spotsylvania, Va.; and six nephews and three nieces. A memorial service to celebrate Sandra's life will be held at 2 p.m. December 20, 2009 at Journey Christian Church, 3505 Old Hundred Road S., Midlothian, Va. 23112. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Johns Cancer Foundation, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive, Richmond, Va. 23235. johnscancerfoundation.org/Service OrDonations.htm |
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. |
In Loving Memory Of Kathleen A. Shanley "Kathie" December 8, 1959 - March 23, 2004 Happy 50th Birthday Sis! If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Amy, Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
BOWMAN, Shearer Davis, son of Carolyn and Shearer Bowman, died at his home on December 4, 2009. Born on July 9, 1949 in Richmond, Virginia, Dave attended the Collegiate Schools before enrolling at the University of Virginia, where he received a B.A. with distinction in history and served the student body as captain of the men's soccer team, president of his fraternity, vice president of the College of Arts and Sciences, vice-chair of the Honor Committee, and member of the Imp Society, TILKA, the 13 Society, and the Seven Society. After teaching briefly at St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Dave began his Ph.D. studies at the University of California at Berkeley. Dave's quiet, self-effacing manner gave little indication of his significant academic accomplishments, which included "Masters & Lords," published by Oxford University Press in 1993 and "At the Precipice," to be published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2010, as well as numerous articles and reviews. His heart and calling belonged to the teaching of history, believing firmly that those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. He began his college teaching career at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, where he taught history and coached soccer (the latter with more enthusiasm than success). In 1986 he was hired away by the University of Texas at Austin, where he taught for the next 15 years. Then, encouraging his wife, Lee, in a move to a pastorate in Lexington, he spent nine years teaching at Berea College and the University of Kentucky. Dave was ordained as an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Austin, until his wife became a pastor there, whereupon he resigned saying that two Bowmans on one church governing body was one too many. He also served as an enthusiastic and faithful Board member of Planned Parenthood in both Austin and Lexington. He had also served since 2003 as a member of the Board of Trustees at Lexington's Sayre School. In addition, Dave helped give form and substance to the Christian Education programs at First Presbyterian Church in both Austin and Lexington, always encouraging his classes, in the words of the German poet Rilke, to "live the questions." Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Lee Willey of Memphis; their two children, Kate and Willis, whom he loved beyond any telling of it; and his siblings, Susan (David) Reynolds and Jane (John) Fain, all of Richmond, and John (Ginny) Bowman, of Durham, North Carolina. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 174 North Mill Street, Lexington, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Willey-Bowman Endowment Fund at Sayre School (Lexington), Planned Parenthood of Kentucky, or a speaker series (to be endowed in his name) at First Presbyterian Church of Lexington. |
s for Ruth Silberstein will be held at 10 a.m. today in Gomley Chesed Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army. You may pay condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Snedden, 94, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009. Services were held on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
David Matthew Sparks, 49, of Natural Bridge, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Huander and Frances Loan Sparks; a brother; and two sisters. He is survived by two brothers; six sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Dr. J. Randolph Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Walter Wallace Branch Sr., He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 43 years, Carol Tugwell Branch; his children, Stephen 'Alan' Branch Jr. and wife, Melissa, Christy Wiscarson and husband, Rob, Teresa Brooker and husband, Philip; his nine grandchildren, Chad, Kiley and Madison Branch, Robbie, Justin, and Stephen 'Adam' Wiscarson, and William, Emma and Sammy Brooker; his mother, Gladys Powell Branch; big brother, Wallace Branch; sister, Joan Scott; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. He also leaves behind his best buddy, his lab, Bud., Special thanks go out to Dr. Scott Kruger, Dr. Alan Goldberg, and their entire staff. The family would like to extend their thanks to Heartland Hospice and staff. |
s will be conducted at Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, with the Rev. Mickey White officiating. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A special thanks to Stephen Hill and many other doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their excellent care. Also many thanks to two special and dear friends from North Carolina, Bob and Connie Fero. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Mays Memorial United Methodist Church, 1777 Thomason Lane, Goodview, Va. 24095. To send online condolences, visit, Make a memorial contribution |
George Beverly Stup, 68, of Bland, Va., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Earl Lee Sturgill Jr., 54, of Bassett, Va., died on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Melvin TAYLOR It's been a year since you left us. No words can express how much we've missed you everyday since you've been gone. Your joyful presence and caring heart will always be with us., We love you and miss you. Your Family, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Melvin R. TAYLOR A tender sigh was his last goodbye, No parting words were spoken, But as his soul went, winging past, We felt the silence broken., By a thread of music low, and sweet, To fragile for the ear, As the angels welcomed, him home, With a song only hearts, could hear., Sons & Families,, Brothers & Sisters, Make a memorial contribution |
Mildred Taylor, 71, of Chatham, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Cecil Reaves Thaxton, 84, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Sunday, December 6, 2009. He is survived by his favorite grandson, Hunter Johnson, of Los Angeles, and formerly of Roanoke, Va. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Theresa Merrill Dennis Bullen ABINGDON, Va. The funeral service for Theresa Bullen will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol TN with Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. and Rev. David Dennis officiating. Interment will follow in the Mendota Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Erik Rolf, Joshua Bullen, Don Kiser, Robert McIntyre, Jon Larson and D.J. Hammond. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made in memory of Theresa Merrill Dennis Bullen to Saint Peter Presbyterian Church, 5044 Walker Mountain Road, Bristol, VA 24202. Online condolences may be submitted at, Theresa Merrill Dennis Bullen, age 39, a resident of Mendota Road, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Frost Funeral Home, 250 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va., is serving the family. |
Tom was an outstanding Tug Boat Captain for 25 years. He enjoyed restoring and working on his Cudas and was a true Mopar guy. He was a great cook and loved to cook on one of his many grills. |
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Dec 8, 2009 Tommie Joe Hairston, 84, of 115 Rob Lee Drive, Martinsville, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
HALL, Turner Jack, of Richmond, departed this life December 6, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. |
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Cecil Reaves Thaxton Cecil Reaves Thaxton, 84, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. He was the husband of Julia George Thaxton for 61 years. Mr. Thaxton was born Sunday, Sept. 13, 1925, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Cecil Alexander Thaxton and Ethel Alderson Thaxton. He attended E.C. Glass and Lynchburg College and proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and Korea. He was retired with 40 years of service to Rubatex, beginning at the bottom in the office and working up to vice president in charge of sales. He was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church. His frequent pastime was being his wife's favorite yard man. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Georgeanne J. Ingram, and husband, Gary, of Greensboro, N.C.; his twin granddaughters, Marci and Meggie Ingram of Greensboro, N.C.; his favorite grandson, Hunter Johnson of Los Angeles; and one niece and one nephew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Meryle McCloskey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions should be sent to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Cecil's daughter wants one last word to say that she always knew that she was loved, but was only a small angle of a very strong love triangle. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp funeralhome.com. |
COVINGTON, Virginia Heywood, 88, of Reedville, died December 4, 2009. Mrs. Covington was the widow of Andrew McNeal Covington. She is survived by her daughters, Mortimer C. Paulus and her husband, Jeffrey A. Paulus, of Alexandria, Ann C. Stoneman and her husband, Michael Stoneman, of Richmond; her son, Andrew McNeal Covington Jr. of Reedville; and two grandchildren, Virginia Ann Paulus of Arlington and Lt. Arthur McNeal Paulus, U.S. Army, serving overseas. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 11, at Roseland Cemetery in Reedville, followed by a reception at Bethany United Methodist Church in Reedville. Memorials may be made to Northumberland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Reedville, Va. 22539. |
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Viola B. Hall of 24506 Ridley Road (formerly of 22410 Mckenney Hwy) slipped into eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. "To God be the Glory", Viola accepted Christ at an early age. After marrying her husband, James E. Hall, she joined the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Mckenney., Viola was considered the "Mother of the Community" and was very instrumental in helping everyone in the neighborhood. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife., She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hall Sr., and two sons, James Hall Jr. and Walter P. Hall., Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Bobby Hall (Lucille) of Carson, and Lawrence Hall (Carolyn) of Stony Creek; one daughter, Mable Ridley (George) of Carson; one sister, Mildred Holmes of Ettrick; two daughters-in-law, Ollie Hall of Concord, N.C., and Lilly May Hall of Petersburg; three sisters-in-law, Louise Hill of Jarrett, Alice Griffin (Robert) and Sue Flowers, both of Stony Creek; one brother-in-law, John T. Hall of Dinwiddie: 12 grandchildren, Edward Phillips (Kim), John Hall (Georgia), Alvin Hall (Tracey), Sherita Smith, Dawn Hall, Vanessa Hall, Walter Hall, Mattie Neaves (Micheal), Tracey Ridley Lewis, Terry Earls (Jason), and Travis Ridley (Tiffany); 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and friends, including Rosa Hall., Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Mckenney, with internment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Linda Skipper will deliver the eulogy. The family will receive friends at the home of George and Mable Ridley, 24506 Ridley Road, Carson, 804-469-9475., Services have been entrusted to the staff of W.L. Fields Funeral Home, 10814 Doyle Blvd. Mckenney, VA 804-478-4811. |
ROBINSON - In loving memory of my husband, Winston Robinson, who died December 8, 1990. Your presence is missed and your memory is treasured. Love Wife, Joyce |
Charlie Edwin Waddell Sr., 86, of Bedford, Va., passed away Friday, December 4, 2009. Graveside 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford with the Rev. Kenneth Lafon officiating. Interment will follow in Montvale Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, after noon and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
BAKER, William "Ba-Bro" Roscoe Jr., of Richmond, departed this life December 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot"; three children, Ty Vincent Baker, Monica Fleming, and Bruce (Cynthia) Baker; three stepchildren, Chilata Njuguna, Revardo White and Robert Matthews; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Brenda) and Larry (Martha); three sisters, Ellen Willis, Brenda Black (Theodore) and Marilyn Baker; three aunts, an uncle, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Geneva Alston officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble Wednesday, 12:45 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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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 |
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 |
Gertrude Bevard Zebrasky, 88, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009. Funeral Mass at noon Thursday, December 10, 2009, St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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