Billy Adams PORTSMOUTH - Billy Adams, 66, of Wilmington, N.C., and formerly of Portsmouth, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Margot; children, Kelli, Michael, Marc, David, and Bret; mother-in-law, Phyllis Fary; brother, Caryle; and grandson, Noah. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 12, at St. Christopher Church in Portsmouth. Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to the towards Liver Cancer Research. Condolences may be made to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
James D. Adams Sr. PORTSMOUTH - James Darris Adams Sr., 59, of the 3000 block of Smithfield Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at his home. A native of Chesapeake, he was a retired sheriff's deputy for the City of Chesapeake and a member of Daystar Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Debbie; two sons, Rusty of Courtland and Darris of Elizabeth City; two sisters, Sharon and Arlene, both of Chesapeake; three brothers, Ronnie of Tennessee, Roy of Pennsylvania and Kirk of Chesapeake; and three grandchildren, Steven, Gabrielle and Caroline. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert C. Adams and Zelma V. Adams and a daughter, Jamie M. Adams. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Doyle Wells. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
DUNDON, Aileen Giles, 85, died peacefully at home on December 10, 2009. She joins her husband of 65 years, James Dundon, who died on February 12, 2009. Aileen was the essence of a lady, a devoted mother of five, dedicated Army officer's wife, savvy Bridge player, great cook and would dispense everyday wisdom in a moment's notice. Even though Alzheimer's slowly crippled her over the years, she found great pleasure in eating sweet potatoes, savoring a milk shake and watching reruns of Lawrence Welk. In the end, she will be remembered as a kind, gentle and forgiving person. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held on December 14, 2009, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, with visitation at 6 p.m., Mass at 7 p.m., and hospitality immediately following. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on March 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. Funeral arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
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 |
A funeral service for Mrs. Albina E. Valentine will be held 12 noon, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 11:30 a.m. at the chapel., The family will assemble 11 a.m. at 3407 Dupuy Road, Ettrick, Va., the day of the services., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Valentine online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, |
Richard S. Alexander PORTSMOUTH - Services for Richard Smith "Bullet" Alexander will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
HENDERSON, Alfred Jr. In loving memory of you on your 48th Birthday. Although it has been six years, the precious memories of you are still dear. Missing you today and always. Your Mom & Family |
will take place Monday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, with Pastor Rick Poland and Mr. Gerald Allman officiating. Interment will follow in the Allman Family Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount., Terri accepted Christ as her personal Savior on Thanksgiving Day 2009. Now she has truly been set free to live in His presence for eternity., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 11, 2009 The funeral for Anna Marie "Bee" Altizer Cox, 67, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 7, 2009, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with the Rev. Larry Cheek officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were James Cole, Chris Stovall, Chris Young, Josh Boyd, Kevin Hankins and Jason Hylton. |
Anna Cecelia Johnson Vernon Anna Cecelia Johnson Vernon passed away Dec. 8, 2009, at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, Va. Anna was born on Nov. 26, 1915, in Jeffersonton, Va., where her father ran a general store. She lived most of her life in Culpeper. Funeral services will be held at Clore-English Funeral Home, 1190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701, on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating, with interment to follow in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her memory to Samaritan's Purse; or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 301 E. Valley St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The family would like to express appreciation to the staffs of Westhaven Retirement Living, Abingdon Family Healthcare, Johnston Memorial Hospital, and Grace Healthcare for their kind attention to our mother. Online condolences may be offered by visiting |
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 |
She taught high school in Georgia, in Mathews, Va., and worked at Hampton University for the Navy in World War III. She joined the Huntington High School staff in 1950 and remained there until integration. She was sent to Denbigh High School, returned to Huntington Middle School and retired from there in 1976., On Feb. 3, 1937, Artemesia married William Henry Carter, Jr. From this union one daughter, Noel Yvonne, was born., Among her many organizations were the Virginia Teachers Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, The Bea Brummel Wives, Tidewater Tuskegee Alumni Club, and the Girl Scouts. In her retirement, she participated in many bridge clubs and became a Red Hatter. She was also a member of the Hampton Heritage Foundation., In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Tidewater Tuskegee Alumni Club, P.O. Box 7691, Hampton, VA 2366., A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at First Baptist Church, 229 North King Street, Hampton., Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr. funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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MILLER, Ava Lee Wilson, 84, of Ashland, died on December 5, 2009. She was born and raised in Lone Fountain, Virginia. She graduated from Bridgewater College in 1945. She was a lifelong educator and taught young children in Spotsylvania and Hanover Counties until she retired as a first grade teacher in 1987. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ray Bowman Miller; and her daughter, Jennifer Lee Miller Owens. She is survived by her sister, Fay Wilson Lockhart of Twain Harte, California; her children, Jeffrey and Sandy Miller, Gregory and Deborah Miller, Timothy Miller, and Esther and Tim McDermott; and son-in-law, Lee Owens. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Jason Miller, Matthew, Meredith, Jared, and Jenny Miller, Andrew and Christopher Owens, Joseph Miller, and Patrick, Michael, and Meghan McDermott; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, Ashland, Virginia, on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2 p.m., and the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery, N. Main Street, Bridgewater, Va. at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2009. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to either Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry Street, Ashland, Va. 23005, or the Alzheimer's Association , Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
CORSO In loving memory of Barbara J. Corso, Dec. 9, 1939 - Nov. 9, 2008. Your love, hope, advice and wit are missed every day. Only God knows how much you are missed by your friends, family and your loving husband, Melvin Corso. Happy Birthday Beautiful Love, Melvin |
Patsy Jean Steckler Bean, 73, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 13, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009., Make a memorial contribution |
Mildred B. Broda PORTSMOUTH - Mildred Bayne Broda, 83, of the 200 block of Kay Road, died Dec. 9, 2009 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A native of Roanoke, Va., she was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and the Park Manor Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Walter T. Broda; one daughter, Beth Koris; three sons, Val Puster, David Puster, and Mark Puster; and four grandchildren, Courtney Arnold, Brandon Puster, Matt Puster, and Kristen Puster. A funeral will be held Monday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. in St. Andrew's UMC by the Rev. Michael Reaves. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Viewing will be at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, starting at noon on Sunday. Contributions may be made to CMC at St. Andrew's UMC. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
Frances A. Brown, 78, of Glade Hill, Va., died December 8, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
JACOBS - BRYANT J. You were funny, liked, and always loved. Happy 25th Birthday!!! From the many that cherished you |
Mr. Maury Edison Bryant, 93, of Willis, Va., died December 11, 2009. Graveside Service 2 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2009, Maple Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Edith Bullock-Jackson NORFOLK - Edith Marie Bullock-Jackson, 64, of the 1400 block of Norchester St., passed away Dec. 5, 2009 in Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. She was a native of North Carolina and a cook for various restaurants in Norfolk. Edith was predeceased by a daughter, Verona Bullock; a son, Kevin Jackson; mother, Rosa Lee Bullock; and father, William Bullock. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Janice Jackson; four sons, Sidney Bullock, James Bullock, Michael Jackson, Rodney Bullock; two sisters, three brothers, 11 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at St. James Missionary Church, 5724 Old Providence Road, Virginia Beach. The family will assemble 1420 Norchester St. one hour for the processional. The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. James Missionary Church. Condolences to the family may be made at, . Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
BISHOP, Evangelist Cora Ragin, departed this life December 10, 2009. Arrangements by |
will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Salem Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William E.W. Robinson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 536, 41 E. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153., Make a memorial contribution |
Carol Benson Jones, Carol Benson Jones, 73, of North Garden, Virginia, died on Sunday, December 6, 2009., Her father, Nelson Levi Benson; her brother, Ralph Benson; and her mother, Hattie Morrow Benson, preceded her in death., Carol was born in Altus, Oklahoma, and spent her childhood and adolescence in Corsicana, Texas, and Tyler, Texas. She graduated from La Marque High School in La Marque, Texas., Carol completed nursing school at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas and became a Registered Nurse. Her professional life included practicing in the operating room, a private specialty office, a family practice clinic, and in providing end of life care., Carol created beauty in her music, home, and garden. She was drawn to sincere people from all walks of life. She shared her passion for living with family and friends through books, music, plants and the love of animals. Carol believed in living lightly on this earth and found joy in the smallest pleasures., Carol is survived by her husband of 51 years, Rayford Scott Jones; a son, Scott Wayne Jones of Akron, Ohio; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Jonathan Marx of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Holly and James Drougas of Roanoke, Virginia; and four grandsons, Gregory Scott Marx, David Benson Marx, William Scott Drougas, and Michael John Drougas., The family has spread her ashes on the land that she loved. A service celebrating her life will be held in the spring., Memorials can be made to Charlottesville Free Clinic, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903, or Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
Carolyn Ann Rudy, 68, of Prince George, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip "Bo" Rudy; parents, Herbert A. and Marie E. Phillips., She is survived by her daughter, Kelley A. Dean; son, Michael T. Rudy and his wife Kristy; two beloved grandsons, Christopher and Cody Dean; two brothers, Niles A. and Eldon E. Kitchen; a host of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog Lacey., Mrs. Rudy was a life-long real estate agent, an avid bingo player, and loved watching her son race at Southside Speedway., Her memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Woods United Methodist Church, 7200 Hickory Road, Petersburg VA 23801. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to, or Prince George Animal Shelter. |
RUDY, Carolyn Ann, 68, of Prince George, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip "Bo" Rudy; parents, Herbert A. and Marie E. Phillips. She is survived by her daughter, Kelley A. Dean; son, Michael T. Rudy and his wife Kristy; two beloved grandsons, Christopher and Cody Dean; two brothers, Niles A. and Eldon E. Kitchen; a host of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Lacey. Mrs. Rudy was a life-long real estate agent, an avid bingo player, and loved watching her son race at Southside Speedway. Her memorial service will be held Sunday December 13, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Woods United Methodist Church, 7200 Hickory Road Petersburg, Va. 23801. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association or Prince George Animal Shelter. |
GLOUCESTER - Catesby Graham Jones Jr., 84, of Gloucester, died at his home on the York River Thursday, Dec. 10., He served as the Gloucester County Commonwealth's Attorney from 1963 to 1975 and is a former Commissioner of Accounts. He practiced law in the county from 1951 until this year., Mr. Jones was born in Gloucester and graduated from Botetourt School. He attended the University of Richmond, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, but was drafted into the Army in the midst of his sophomore year. During World War II, he served overseas as a Private 1st Class, Company C, in the Medical Battalion in Europe. After the war, he went to The University of Virginia, where he received both his undergraduate and law degrees., He was a member and past president of the 13th Judicial Circuit Bar Association. Other affiliations included the Thomas Nelson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Gloucester Forestry Club, the American Legion and Ware Episcopal Church., He is survived by his sister, Mary Montague Jones Stephens of Newport News; a son, Catesby B. Jones of Gloucester; a daughter, Latane Jones Avery of Norfolk; and three grandchildren, Catesby Ap Baytop Jones, Cabell W. Jones and Anne Spotswood Avery., He was preceded in death by his wife, Spotswood Hunnicutt Jones; and his parents, the Honorable Judge Catesby Graham Jones and Rosa Folkes Jones., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given in his name to Walter Reed Birthplace Endowment Fund, c/o Gloucester Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2303 Gloucester, VA 23061., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Ware Episcopal Church in Gloucester. |
Catherine Elizabeth Harris, 72, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, December 10, 2009, at her residence., She was born November 1, 1937, in Fluvanna County., Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, Virgil Thomas Harris of Charlottesville; one daughter, Kathy Vogt and her husband, Robbie, of Gordonsville; one son, Bob Brittain and his wife, Mary, of Palmyra; two grandchildren, Adam Brittain and Jeff Brittain; a great-grandson, Gauge Brittain; a devoted stepson, Virgil Thomas Harris Jr.; a brother-in-law, James Harris; a loving and devoted cousin, Mary Walker; a niece, Lee Ethel Harris; a best friend, her dog "Mojo"; and a host of other relatives and friends., She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Kay Brittain., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Legacy Hospice, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
BINNS, Catherine S., 87, of Doswell, the widow of Joseph F. Binns Sr., passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. She is survived by one son, Joseph F. Binns Jr.; one daughter, Ann B. Peatross (Donnie); one brother, Henry E. Samuel (Faye); one sister, Joyce S. Hall (Bob); four grandchildren, Tom Binns, Vonda Davis (Bob), Stephen Peatross (Theda) and Crystal Patterson (Greg); four great-grandchildren, Lauren and Andrew Davis, Corey and Dylan Peatross; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 13, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 14, 1 p.m., in the Taylorsville Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Taylorsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 129, Doswell, Va. 23047. |
Sevilla Audrey Cevora NORFOLK - Sevilla Audrey Cevora, 71, passed on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. She was born in Square Islands Labrador, Newfoundland, and met her loving husband in St. Johns Newfoundland in 1961. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rowena Campbell. If you knew her well, you would know her by "Nanny." Nanny was the best wife, mother, and grandmother that anyone could ever have. Nanny will be missed very dearly by her husband of 48 years, family and friends. She left behind her husband, Lloyd "Jim" Cevora; her children, Kathryn Cevora, Wanda Turner, John Cevora (Cindy Morgan) and Thomas Cevora (Eileen Agosto); her grandchildren, April Rankin (Maurice Rankin), Jesse Morgan, Zachary Turner, Tawny Cevora, John Cevora Jr., Julia "Sissy" Cevora and Charles Rollins. Julius "Kujo" Calpo was dear to her also, like a child of her own. Nanny also left behind her animals which she cared for very much. There will be a family and friend "get together" in her memory at the American Legion Post 327, on Tidewater Drive in Norfolk, Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1 until 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , 5101 Cleveland St., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. She will always be loved and never forgotten. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Andrew Cox Jr. BRISTOL, Va. Charles Andrew Cox Jr., age 59, of 111 Green Valley Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Chrarles grew up in Dryden, Va., and was a former resident of Richlands for 23 years. He graduated from Dryden High School and attended Virginia Tech for two years. He graduated from The Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management from the University of Virginia in 1986. He was employed by Rogers Trucking Company in Abingdon, Va. He was a member of the Holston View United Methodist Church in Weber City, Va. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Cox. He is survived by his wife, Judy Reasor Cox, Bristol Virginia; son, Charles Andrew "Drew" Cox III, and wife Hope of Abingdon; grandchildren, Dylan, Reagan, Brandon, and Abby; his father, Charles A. Cox, of Dryden; sisters, Cindy Tankersley and husband Foster of Abingdon, and Cheryl Light and husband Mark of Dryden. Calling hours will be Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Sturgill Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ken Pierce officiating. Committal graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden. Friends and family will meet at the funeral home by 1:30 Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers are Frankie Pitzer, Joe McCracken, Steve Maness, Tony Johnson, Donald Roe, and Carson Moats. Honorary pallbearers will be, Preston Miller and Jay Morgan. Memorials may be made to Holston Valley United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 2278, Weber City, VA 24290. To view obit and sign book visit us at, . Sturgill Funeral Home , 321 Harrell Street, Pennington Gap, is in charge of arrangements, 276-546-1121. |
CURLEY, Charles D. Jr. "Choo Choo," Major Infantry (Ret.), Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor, died December 11, 2009. Charles was born in Richmond on September 3, 1921, to Anna Powers and Charles D. Curley. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1940, he worked on a number of construction projects including Camp Lee, Va., a street paving contractor in Richmond, the Bridge Department Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the building of the Navy Railroad to Dahlgren. He was drafted into the Army in December 1942, attended the Infantry Candidate School at Ft. Benning, Ga., commissioned as a 2nd Lt. July 1943. He trained with the 97th Infantry Division Louisiana Maneuvers and was sent overseas April 1944 and assigned as a Rifle Platoon Leader, 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division. He served in Normandy, Brittany, Central Europe, The "Bulge," Germany and on into Czechoslovakia. After the war he served in the 80th Infantry Reserve Division and retired as Deputy Chief of Staff as a Major after serving 24 years. He was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church where he has served as an usher for over 20 years. He was a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital and served on the Board of Directors of St. Francis Home. He retired from Kjellstrom & Lee, Inc., General Contractors, where he was a Vice President and Superintendent. He was superintendent on the construction of many well-known buildings in Richmond such as the Lexington Tower Apts., C&P Office buildings, Sanger Hall addition, Richmond Eye & Ear Hospital, Westminster Canterbury Health Wing. His last work before retiring was a plant for Wella Corp. and A. H. Robbins addition. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Jane; brother, David; sisters, Anne and Theresa. He is survived by his children, Carolyn Butler (Pat), of Colorado, Aelise Noonan (Tony), Charles III, Catherine Murphy (Gee), all of Richmond, and Lucy Swingle (Mark), of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Philip, Yvonne, Jane, Charlie, Lucas and Colleen; and two great-grandchildren, Devon and Brooks; brother, Philip (Betty Ann); sisters, Margaret Raymond (Joe), Patricia Glass (Ben), Joan Cockey and Jack Kerner (brother-in-law). Charles is survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends here and throughout Europe. The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at Bliley's -Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., with a Christian Wake at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon Monday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 300 N. Sheppard St., Richmond, Va. 23221. |
JOHNSON - Charles W. (Tanky) Happy 50th Birthday. This day December 8, 2009. We love and miss you every day. Love Mom, Childrens, Sister & Brothers |
Charles R. Lee Sr., 85, of Hampton, died Dec. 8, 2009. A funeral will be held at noon, Monday, Calvary Revival Church, Norfolk. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Chapel, is in charge. |
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Dec 11, 2009 Charles W. Whitlow, 71, of Bassett, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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Charlotte Jane Sexton Musser MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Charlotte Jane Sexton Musser, 50, formerly of Russell County, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444 is serving the Musser family. |
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Dec 11, 2009 The funeral for Claude Edward Easley, 85, of Axton, who died Dec. 2, 2009, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Sharon Grove Baptist Church in Axton with the Rev. Larry Penn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Saturday at the church and other times at his home and at 484 Cross Stitch Road, Dry Fork. |
HAMPTON - On Dec. 5, 2009, after a long illness, Cleam Lamont Williams departed this life., Homegoing Service will be noon Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the Glorious Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 3300 Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, officiated by Apostle J. H. Bowser, Pastor and Overseer. Burial will be in Gloucester Field Cemetery, Gloucester. |
POQUOSON - Clyde Russell Smith, 82, passed away Dec. 10, 2009, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at his daughter, Jane Smith White's home, 887 Yorktown Road, Poquoson. Online condolences to |
SUFFOLK - Columbus C. Parker, 75, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Sentara Obici Hospital. A funeral service was held Dec. 9, 2009, at Little Bethel Baptist Church, Suffolk, officiated by the Rev. Bernard Thomas and the Rev. Larry Parker. Interment was in Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Windsor, Va. Crocker Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at |
s will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel, 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, with the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 13, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at Grace Baptist Temple at noon today, Dec. 12, with Pastor Ed Sears and Pastor Mike Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice House, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Grace Baptist Temple, 3305 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127-6710, or Norview Baptist Church, Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
Crystal Ann Harlow INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Crystal Ann Harlow, 40, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at her home in Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Eric Daniel Harlow. Survivors include her father and mother, Charles H. and Susan Sturgill Harlow, Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, C. Gregory Harlow and wife Cindy, Dallas; two sisters, Susan Boschert and fianc‚ Edward Green, Gray, Tenn., and Jane Love and husband William, Rockville, Md.; three nieces, Lindsey Harlow, Rachael Love, and Michael Boschert; two uncles, T.L. Sturgill Jr. and aunt Patty, and Carroll E. Harlow and aunt Margie; and aunt, Barbara Harlow; and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Sturgill officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Williams Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be C. Gregory Harlow, Edward Green, Michael Sturgill, Randal Sturgill, David Sturgill, and Jimmy Sturgill. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie. |
ALVIS - DAVID What a difference a day makes, December 8, 2000. You will live forever in our hearts. Your Loving Family & Friends |
GIBSON, David Elwood, 57, of Quinton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Betty West; stepfather, Edmond West; brothers, Paul Gibson (Cheryl), Steve Gibson (Libby), Milton Gibson, Linwood Gibson, E.C. West (Karen); sisters, Betty Burch, April Pauley (Chuck); and numerous other loving family and friends. David was a retired Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era. His remains rest at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, Virginia. |
Ellen Hardy Dawson, 62, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away December 9, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, Christiansburg Church of Christ. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Dennis L. Corbin, Dennis Levi Corbin, 76, of Fork Union, died on Thursday, December 10, 2009, at Envoy Village., He was born on September 11, 1933, the son of the late Dennis Corbin and Monie Nicholson Corbin., Dennis was a retired mehanic from R. M. Davis after 20 years of service and then worked at Walker's Exxon as a mechanic. He was a devoted member of First Christian Church. He loved playing bingo, fishing, and talking on Citizen Band Radio., Surviving him are his wife, Joyce M. Corbin of Charlottesville; a daughter, Cynthia Fox and her husband, Arnold, of Troy; three sons, Durwin Corbin and his wife, Jane, of Fork Union, Levi Corbin Jr. and his wife, Shirley, of Culpeper, and Roger Wayne Corbin of Springfield, Maryland; a granddaughter, Sarah Moore of Mechanicsville; three grandsons, Stephen James Brown of Barboursville, Jeremy Paul Brown of Barboursville, and Tyler Austin Brown of Barboursville; and two sisters, Virgie A. Wince of Flint Hill and Myrtle F. Corbin of Flint Hill., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Villio officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the funeral home., The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to First Christian Church, 1032 Linden Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
s will be private. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Dixon B. Young |
Dec 11, 2009 Dixon Blake Young, 40, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital. Surviving are family members in Martinsville and Henry County. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Donald E. Wright, 89, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009., Mr. Wright retired from NASA after 36 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hilton. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a musician., Preceding him in death were his wife, Louise C. Wright; and oldest son, Donald E. Wright Jr., Survivors include two sons, David Craig Wright and Stephen C. Wright; three daughters, Shari W. Moran, Joy W. Whitenack and Beth W. East; and five grandchildren. |
A native of Charles City, Va., her life began Dec. 8, 1947, daughter of the late Grace R. Tabb, of Charles City and the late Vernon Canaday, of Williamsburg, Va., She leaves to cherish her blessed memories, her son, George L. Graham Jr. (Hilda); her sisters, Joyce Trower, Mary Tabb, Delois Tabb, Cynthia Ashby, and Areatha Paige; her brother, Don Piggott; her uncle, Waverly Richard Jr.; her aunts, Hilda Richard, Mamie Brown, and Delores Richard; five grandchildren; her four great-grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and many caring friends., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 11600 Wilcox Neck Road, Charles City, with the Rev. George Magazine officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Elk's rights will be given at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble by 11 a.m. Saturday at 209 Debra Drive, Williamsburg, Va. There will be no viewing., Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Dorothy Elizabeth Moore, 90, left this life peacefully, Dec. 10, 2009., She was born July 17 in Cliffside, N.C., to Asia and Cecil Dolly Moore, the youngest of four., She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ezmer, James and Louise; her husband, Duval; and grandson, Russell., She was known to her many friends as Dot. She had a love for cooking, was a great seamstress, enjoyed arts and crafts and instilled a fondness for gardening in her grandchildren. She took pleasure in traveling and got a kick out of all things Disney. She treasured her dogs through the years; she savored a cold glass of milk but detested the family cow when she was a girl., She will live on in the cherished memories of her family, which include her son, Paul and his children and their families through stories and photos, and who now find comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain., The family wishes to thank her many caregivers over the course of her illness., A graveside service will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in Peninsula Memorial Park., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Douglas M. Martin HONAKER, Va. Mr. Douglas M. Martin, age 79, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 9, 1930, in Richlands, Va., he was a son of the late Ezra H. and Inez Chapman Martin. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1947, where he served until 1970. He served in many varied commands, Commander River Squadron Eleven in Vietnam and retired as Operations Chief at Shore Patrol Headquarters, Key West, Fla., in March 1970. During his 23 years active duty, he received multiple commendation awards including, Good Conduct Award (five awards), National Defense Service Medal (1 bronze star), Navy Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expenditionary Service Medal (Cuba), Antartica Service Medal (1 bronze star), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon. He then went to work for the Merchant Marines from 1970 until 1996. After his retirement, he continued his life of engineering and tinkering for many neighbors, friends, and family. He loved riding his tractor on his farm or fixing the unfixables in his shop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William Martin; and one sister, Betty Martin Woods. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Alma J. Honaker Martin of the home; four daughters, Sharon McDonald and husband, Blain of Key West, Deborah Fry and husband, Gregory of Honaker, Dena Crabtree and husband, Paul of Virginia Beach, Va., and Linda McGlothlin and husband, Keith of Honaker; two sons, Randal Martin and Gary Martin and wife, Vanessa all of Honaker; grandchildren, Stephenie Dye and husband, Tim of Rosedale, Todd Fry and wife, Rachelle, Bryan McGlothlin and wife, Amanda, Jennifer Miller, Selena Geary and husband, Heath, Chance Dye, Kala McGlothlin, Miranda Martin, Evan Dye, Andrew Dye, Rebecca Martin, and Morgan McGlothlin all of Honaker, Kimberly Jessee and husband, Marcus and Stephen Martin all of Lebanon, Nicole Boggs and husband, Dennis and Tracy Tucker and husband, Eric all of Virginia Beach, Cory Crabtree and fianc‚e, Megan of Chesapeake, and Danielle Hayes and husband, Nathan of Swords Creek; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews; and special buddies also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Pastor Larry Brooks and Pastor Chris Musick officiating. Entombment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens at Lebanon, Va. Military graveside honors will be conducted by American Veteran Honor Guard of Richlands, Va., and DAV Chapter 31 of Tazewell County. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Foundation; National Lupus Foundation; or the church of your choice. Pallbearers will be Todd Fry, Bryan McGlothlin, Cory Crabtree, Stephen Martin, Morgan McGlothlin, Dennis Boggs, Eric Tucker, Tim Dye, and Marcus Jessee. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Brown, Jim McGlothlin, Clarence Tex Hurt, Leroy Durance, and Jim Taylor. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Sunday. |
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 |
Edward F. Colston |
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A funeral service for Mr. Edward O. Jones will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble 1 p.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-7534., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Jones online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, |
SHERA, Eizenija "Mika," died on December 10, 2009 at age 70. Mika is survived by her loving husband, Dr. J. Courtenay Shera of Dansville, NY.; sons, J. Courtenay Shera and his wife, Candice, of Pompton Lakes, N.J., Caleb A. Shera and his wife, Wendy, of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Eugenia H. Shera of Fredericksburg, Va.; siblings, Aleksander Bergman and his wife, Linda, of Ft. Defiance, Va., Elena Bergman Siddall of Port Haywood, Va., and J. Georg Bergman of Concord, Calif.; nieces, nephews and friends, who will remember her remarkable personality and energy. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home Inc., 271 Main St., in Dansville, N.Y., where services will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a gift to one's favorite charity. HindleFuneralHome.com |
WILLIAMSBURG - Ella Mae Williams (Mae), 94, went home to be with the lord peacefully Dec. 8, 2009., Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Allen Williams (Allen); her brother, Fred Wagner; and parents, Hester and Edward Wagner; and stepfather, Henry Meisel. |
Elsie Ruth Mowdy BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8 Elsie Ruth Brown Mowdy, 92, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 10, 2009. Mrs. Mowdy was born on Jan. 12, 1917, in Corbin, Ky., and resided most of her life in the Sullivan County area. She was a homemaker all of her life and attended Lighthouse Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Paul Brown and Dollie Angeline Meece Brown; four daughters, Connie, Faye, Margie, and Carolyn; one brother; and two sisters. Mrs. Mowdy is survived by her husband of 70 years, Willie A. Mowdy; two daughters, Sue Emmalee Gross and husband, Ralph of Bristol and Burdetta Edwards and husband, Ronnie of Blountville; four sons, Marvin Mowdy and friend Birchie, Billy Mowdy of Blountville, Kelvin Mowdy and wife Shelia of Blountville, and Danny Mowdy and wife Linda of Kingsport; a half-brother, Robert Brown of Kingsport; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family extends a special thanks to Wellmont Hospice, Amy and Robin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Lighthouse Bible Church with Pastor Ernest Steffey, the Rev. Gary Rowlett and the Rev. Rodney Deaton officiating. Burial will follow at Pactolus Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Mowdy, Danny Henson, Robbie Schaffer, Jack Wright, Larry Weaver, Landon Camper and Zachary Mowdy. Please visit, for online condolences. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Elsie Ruth Mowdy. |
The son of Erby George Middleton and Thelma Wood Middleton, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Beverly Randolph Middleton., George graduated from Norview High School in 1944 where he lettered in baseball and football and was awarded runner-up for All Tidewater Tackle. After a year attending Virginia Tech, he enlisted in the Army and served in the Signal Corp in Bavaria near Munich, Germany. Upon returning to Virginia Tech he graduated in 1950., In 1950 he joined his father's electrical contracting firm, E. G. Middleton, Inc., Electrical Contractors and remained active until his death, becoming President and Chairman. He was particularly proud to wear the hats of electrical engineer, contractor, and electrician. He was active in his profession as a Registered Professional Engineer and held membership in the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and was chairman of the Tidewater and Virginia Chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Association. George served as Chairman of the Board of Electrical Examiners for the City of Norfolk for fifteen years and was Chairman of the Builders and Contractors Exchange of Tidewater., George shared his talent, vision, and enthusiasm with a multitude of organizations such as his alma mater Virginia Tech, Norfolk's School System, Virginia Wesleyan College, The Christian Temple, Bayside Presbyterian Church and Sentara. Many judge success by the index of a salary, but to George success was the quality of his service to his community., Throughout his life he remained true to the Hokie spirit as Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Committee of the College of Engineering and as a member on the Committee of 100 of the College of Engineering, the UT Prosim Society, the Legacy Society, the board of Industrial Diversification Committee, College of Engineering., In the field of education, George served as a member of the Norfolk City School Board for seven years, and then for four years as it's Chairman during the implementation of massive bussing. At Virginia Wesleyan College he served as a trustee., While attending The Christian Temple and later Bayside Presbyterian, George was active as a Sunday School Teacher as well as an Elder and Trustee., George was active in health care for 32 years, acting as Chairman of Norfolk General Hospital and Chairman of the Building Committee of Leigh Memorial Hospital. Under George's leadership these hospitals later became known as Medical Center Hospitals, Norfolk, Va., Alliance, and then Sentara, where he was Chairman of the Board for 20 years., George firmly believed that integrity is doing the right thing, even if no one is watching. As a result, he was awarded many honors such as being the only non-hospital administrator chairman of The Board of Directors of Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association. In 1985, George was named "Trustee of the Year" by Modern Healthcare Magazine. In 1997, he was the recipient of the Colgate W. Darden, Jr. Scouter Citizen of the Year Award. In 2002, George was named FIRST CITIZEN of Norfolk., George was a sought after speaker and presenter. Honing his skills as a young man in Toastmasters, he had the amazing skill of remembering hundreds of joke punch lines. He would tailor the content of a joke to fit each audience. His audiences ranged from Medical Societies to U.S. Senate sub-committees to local service organizations. In addition, no family affair passed without George gracing the event with his rhyming and humorous prose., He is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Elizabeth Franck Middleton, who was his Number One cheerleader and his support partner at E. G. Middleton, Inc. and who gave him the freedom to partake in so many outside activities. He is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Middleton Knight, her husband, E. Falcon Knight Jr.; his son, E. G. (Rudy) Middleton III, his wife, Dawn Klein Middleton; his stepdaughters, Donna Dougherty Ellis, her husband, Walter E. Ellis III, Dana Jo Dougherty Decker, her husband, Peter G. Decker III, and Dawn Dougherty Wilson, her husband, Charles W. Wilson. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Virginia (Ginny) Middleton Meredith, Sarah Scott Meredith, Madison Selden Ellis, Miranda Leigh Ellis, Ryan David French, Erby George Middleton IV, Evan Garrett Middleton, Zoe Elizabeth Decker, Peter G. Decker IV, Lucas Charles Wilson, Peyton Elizabeth Wilson; and sister-in-law, Ernestine K. Middleton; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tish and Harold Bock. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a large extended family., A memorial service will be held at Bayside Presbyterian Church, 1400 Ewell Rd, Virginia Beach, Va., on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the Social Hall. Burial will be private., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Sentara Foundation, 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502 or CHKD Foundation, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507, or to a charity of choice., In a final tribute to George, we offer a few lines in his indelible style., You lived your life an example, The blueprints and visions are ample., To us the future you entrust |
Ercelle Slate Young, 98, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. She was born Nov. 3, 1911, in Petersburg, Va., daughter of the late John Threatt Slate and Orpha Cox Slate. She was the widow of William Armstrong Young Sr., She was a resident at the Petersburg Home for Ladies for the past nine years. Mrs. Young was the eldest surviving member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she was an accomplished pianist, organist, and choir member for many years. She continued to play the piano and entertained the Happy Day Group until her recent illness. Mrs. Young also served on the Board of Directors at Wesley for a number of years, as well as the Pastoral Committee, and she was a member of the Galilean Sunday school class. Mrs. Young volunteered for many years and played the piano at the Colonial Heights Convalescent Center for their Friday services., She is survived by a son, William Armstrong Young Jr.; a daughter, Jayne Young Feminella; two granddaughters, Dr. Noel Feminella Lester and Joy Elizabeth Feminella; a sister, Olivia Slate Lingerfelt; and several nieces and nephews., The funeral service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights, Virginia at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 with interment to follow at Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or to the Petersburg Home for Ladies Fellowship Fund, 311 South Jefferson St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at |
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 |
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. |
Eva J. Goforth |
Dec 11, 2009 Eva Janet Goforth, 85, of Bassett, died Dec. 9, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1924, in Boston, Mass, to Charles Pagington and Rosalind Pagington. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, Thomas Goforth of Bassett; a brother, Paul Pagington of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation or service. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held at 1 p.m., today, Dec. 12, 2009 at Centerville Baptist Church, 908 Centerville Turnpike South, Chesapeake. Floral donations should be sent to the church. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and send condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
honoring the life of Estelle Fields will be conducted at noon Monday, December 14, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Reverend C. Nelson Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Arrangements are being made by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Snowville Baptist Church. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church immediately followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Children's Trust Roanoke Valley, 541 Luck Avenue, Suite 308, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank W. De Friece Jr. Frank W. De Friece Jr., a descendent of one of Tennessee's pioneer families and one of our region's most prominent, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. He was born on Jan. 29, 1921, in Bristol Tennessee, the son of the late Pauline Massengill De Friece and Frank William De Friece. He was educated in Bristol schools and a 1939 graduate of Tennessee High School. During his World War II military service, he served in the Pacific, first as an aerial photo Interpreter. Later, he headed a ground combat photo team and participated in three Initial assault landings. After the war, he earned a chemistry degree at Roanoke College, Salem, Va. Mr. De Friece married Marjorie Ruth Freels in 1948; they had three children and enjoyed 42 years of fulfilling family life. In 1992, Mr. De Friece was again blessed by marriage to Nancy B. Nowlin, who has been his devoted wife and companion. Nancy brought her son, Chet, into the family whose love and support Frank enjoyed. He was with the The S.E. Massengill Company, a world famous pharmaceutical firm founded in 1897 by his grandfather the late Dr. Samuel E. Massengill. He served as president from 1960 until 1971 when the company was sold to Beecham Group, a worldwide pharmaceutical firm based in England. Mr. De Friece was vice- chairman of the combined North American Division until his retirement. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, previously serving as a deacon and an elder. He was a past president of the Bristol Rotary Club where he was credited as the father of their coveted Rotary Teacher Awards Program. At the time of his death, he belonged to the National Advisory; Council of Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. He was also a board member of the Salvation Army, Roanoke College and the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly. Mr. De Friece's past directorships included: Massengill De Friece Foundation; The American Red Cross; Community Chest/United Way; Janie Hamit Home; Dominion National Bank; First Tennessee Bank; Bristol Memorial Hospital; King College; Bristol Family YMCA; The Barter Foundation; American Humanics, Kansas City, Mo.; Presbyterian Board of World Missions; Union Theological Seminary; Southern Region YMCA; The YMCA of the USA; King Pharmaceuticals; PBS station WSJK/WKOP-TV; and Ivy MacKenzie Mutual Funds. Special honors include: "Boss of the Year", Tri-Cities Division, National Secretaries Association, Bristol, TN-VA, "Man of the Year", Family YMCA, Bristol, TN-VA, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award (King College), Bristol Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow, The 4-way Test Award, Morning Rotary Club, Bristol TN-VA, Wellmont Hospital Foundation's Citizen's of Fame, together with wife, Nancy, Bristol Tennesee, Bristol Public Library Task Force, co-trustee Bristol Public Library Foundation, co-trustee Bristol Public Library Foundation (later, Albert C. Noble Library Trust), Founder of The Society of the Preservation of Outhouses, Laureate of the Business Hall of Fame, Tri-Cities Junior Achievement and Honoree Barter Theatre's "Walk of Fame." Mr. De Friece was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Freels De Friece; a sister, Marthina De Friece; and a grandson, Evan Ricely Wills. Survivors include his wife, Nancy B. De Friece; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Mary Nell De Friece of Savannah, Ga., and Paul and Val De Friece of Atlanta; a daughter and son-in-law, Polly and Dennis Wills of Decatur, Ga.; a stepson, Chester P. Sikorski III and his wife Katy; six grandchildren, Kate Emily and Samuel Clay De Friece, Drew Fleming and Wesley Frank Wills; Ford Edward and Julia Jane Sikorski; and a sister, Mrs. Josephine D. Wilson of Greenville, S.C. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church, Bristol Tennessee, with Rev. Gordon Turnbull and Dr. Richard Ray officiating. A private burial will be held later. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Barter Theatre Foundation, P.O. Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24210-0867; First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620; or Roanoke College Foundation, 221 College Ave., Salem, VA 24153-3794. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Frank De Friece. |
Frederick A. Rakes |
Dec 11, 2009 The funeral for Frederick Alvin Rakes, 73, of Ridgeway, who died Dec. 6, 2009, was held Thursday at Horsepasture Christian Church with Ministers David Cuthbertson and Bill Crary officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery, Ridgeway. Pallbearers were Mike Morton, Glen McBride Jr., Anthony Rakes, Steve Rakes, Melvin Foster and Floyd Haynes. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory handled arrangements. |
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 |
s will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
LATHAN - GEORGE Happy Birthday We love you and miss you! Love Doll, Children & Grandchildren |
Lillie P. Goffigan VIRGINIA BEACH - On Dec. 6, 2009, Lillie Pearl Goffigan passed away. She was predeceased by daughter, Diane Smiley. Her funeral will be held today, Dec. 12, at noon in Ebenezer Baptist Church, 875 Baker Road, Virginia Beach., Make a memorial contribution |
WEST POINT - Grace Louise Coffman, 87, passed away Dec. 10, 2009., Louise is survived by her daughters, Betty Gale Sibley, and her husband, Jim Kirk, Patricia Hogge and her husband, Ronnie; and her son, Ed Coffman and his wife, Nell. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jill Purks (Adam), Shelia Brizendine (Evans), Steven Hogge (Cassi), and John Taylor (Carey); nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mae Sherwood., Louise was a longtime member of West Point United Methodist Church. The family wishes to acknowledge the kindness and loving care provided by the staff of Lucy Corr Village where Grace resided for the last five years. |
Anne M. Griffin CHESAPEAKE - Anne Moore Griffin, 79, passed away Friday. She was a native of Norfolk and a member of Park Place United Methodist Church. Anne was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Alvin Harwell. She is survived by her daughter, Lyn Golembiewski and her husband Bruce; granddaughters, Beth Anne Wentzien and Emily Sutton; great-grandchildren, Christian, Fred, Wesley, and Madison. A graveside funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, by the Rev. Jim Williams. Loving Funeral Home, Churchland, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
SMITH, Henderson "Man," 69, of Charles City, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn C. Smith; his devoted son, Welton D. Smith Sr. (Jamie); son at heart, Garrett L. Smith Sr. (Alanda); daughter at heart, Traci Hampton; two grandchildren, Welton Smith Jr. and Princess Smith; four grandchildren at heart; two sisters, Thelma Jones and Pearl Smith; two brothers, Warren Smith (Linda) and Emmett Smith (Dot); two sisters-in-law, Iva Miles and Robin McCormick; two goddaughters, Quiana McCormick and Stacy Bowman; devoted aunt, Liza Quivers; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City. On Monday at 11 a.m., Mr. Smith will rest at St. John Baptist Church, 8131 Roxbury Rd., Charles City, Va. 23030, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Eulogy, Rev. Elsworth Tate. Interment church cemetery. |
Margaret Louise Lee (Peggy) Hahn, 85, of Blacksburg, Va., died peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2009, in her husband and daughters' arms after bravely fighting a lengthy illness at her home, Hickory Hill Farm. She was born in DeWitt, Va., on December 17, 1923, to the late Nolie Dillon and Travis Taylor Lee. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Travis Taylor Lee; sister, Helen Lee Wilhite; son, William Marshall Hahn; infant granddaughter, Baby Hahn Hurst; and son-in-law, Leigh Gifford Hurst. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of almost 61 years, T. Marshall Hahn Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Lee Hahn and Douglas S. Chancey; daughter, Anne Hahn Hurst, all of Blacksburg; and grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth McKelvy, of Gill, Mass., Shane Dillon McKelvy, of Asheville, N.C., and Marshall Hahn Hurst, of Blacksburg; and her devoted care giver, Shanna Letner. In addition, she is survived by her brothers, James Dillon Lee and Robert Daniel Lee, of DeWitt, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, William Meredith and Shirley Abernathy Lee, of Williamsburg; sister and brother-in-law, Martha Lee and Jerry Norton, of Sequim, Wash.; and sister-in-law, Eva Lee, of Dewitt. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins., Peggy went to public schools in Dinwiddie County, Va., and graduated from Madison State Teachers College, now James Madison University, in 1945, after which she taught home economics at Bladensburg High School, Md. Peggy and Marshall were married on December 27, 1948, in DeWitt. During her marriage to Dr. Hahn, she was a successful and much loved First Lady throughout his presidency at Virginia Tech from 1962 to 1975. Her love of flowers and gardening is legendary, evidenced by her determination to see the Peggy Lee Hahn Horticulture Gardens and Pavilion at Virginia Tech brought to fruition. The embodiment of a gracious lady and consummate hostess, she spent many years at her husband's side while he served as President and CEO of Georgia Pacific in Portland, Ore., and Atlanta, Ga. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling around the world, but ultimately returned to Blacksburg and Hickory Hill, which she often referred to as "the most beautiful place on earth" where her greatest joys were tending her gardens and spending time with her family., She continued to support Virginia Tech throughout her life as a member of the President's Circle of the Ut Prosim Society, Legacy Society and Hokie Club. She loved attending football and basketball games and was especially fond of the Garden Gala held at the gardens each summer., s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, in the Blacksburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Reggie Tuck and the Rev. Herbert Hobbs officiating. Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, you please consider a memorial contribution to the Peggy Lee Hahn Horticulture Gardens. Donations may be mailed to: Virginia Tech Foundation, Virginia Tech, University Development (0336), Attn: Gift Accounting, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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LOCKE, Harriett, 78, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Beth) and Fensom (Fenny) Minor; and her beloved daschund, Cricket. Harriett was retired from Crestar Bank Card Center. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, immediately following visitation at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Richmond SPCA. |
Mrs. Barbour lived for many years in the neighborhood of Powhatan Park, where she was a founding member and past president of the neighborhood Garden Club. In a home filled with music, she and her husband raised their children, helped to raise five grandchildren, and enjoyed the quietude and wildlife at the edge of the woods by their house., Mrs. Barbour is survived by her daughter Gwen B. Milholen, her husband Lester C. Milholen, of Hampton, and their three children, James L. Milholen of Alexandria, and Adam H. Milholen and Elizabeth M. Milholen of Hampton. She is survived also by her son Christopher Barbour of Boston, MA, his partner Robin H. Sung, and his children Dylan C. Barbour and Ellen E. Barbour of Boston., The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home on South Armistead Avenue in Hampton. Funeral is graveside at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at Parklawn Cemetery on North Armistead Avenue, Hampton., Memorial contributions may be made to the Wythe Rescue Squad, 1430 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23661, or to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. |
In Loving Memory Of Mrs. Georgia Hewitt May 25, 1913 - December 12, 2000 Your voice has been silenced Your smiles now all memories Your deeds were an example Your life a celebration of love We miss and love you Vonnie, Edward, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Loving Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
She leaves to treasure her memories, her husband, Clarence Robinson; two daughters, Vickie Boyd (Nelson) of Hampton and Rozalind Ferguson (Dennis) of Washington, D.C.; a son, James Lee Jr. of Carrollton, Va.; a grandson, James Lee IIl; a host of other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the United House of Prayer for All People, 1811 Ivy Ave., Newport News. Viewing from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the church. Interment will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery., Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
JUDITH LYNN KIDD 2-28-62 - 12-12-07 We were all with you when you slipped away. There wasn't a thing we could do to make you stay. You are loved and missed more each and every day. Love you always and forever, Steve and Family |
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KENDRICK, James Causey, departed this life on December 9, 2009. Born in his Suffolk home September 8, 1918, the son of Mary Douglas Causey and Marion Kelly Kendrick, he attended Virginia Episcopal School and graduated from Fishburne Military Academy. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity at Randolph-Macon College. He was engaged in drafting B-52 and B-24 planes for Consolidated Industries in San Diego and Fort Worth while studying engineering. During WWII, he served in the United States Navy Seabees in the Philippines and across the Pacific Theatre. After the war, he engaged in lumbering in California, returning to Suffolk in 1951 to work with his father's business, Tidewater Brokerage Company. He was a construction engineer for numerous local projects, the most challenging being the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout and loved the great outdoors. He performed many acts of kindness for his friends and neighbors and was devoted to his family. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Suffolk, and an active participant of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Norfolk. His survivors are his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Betty Roane" Priddy Kendrick; his daughter, Joan Kendrick Wingfield of Richmond; his son, James Causey Kendrick Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Ashland; and his son, Newton Priddy Kendrick and his wife, Melissa, of Carmel, Calif.; sisters, Evelyn K. Wantland of Urbana, Illinois and Elizabeth K. Woolford of Aylett; and grandchildren, Douglas Spottswood Wingfield, Elizabeth Kendrick Wingfield and Madeleine Berkeley Kendrick. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 12, at noon at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 7400 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Va. 23505. The family will receive friends at home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the memorial fund of the Church of the Good Shepherd. |
James R. Camicia ABINGDON, Va. James R. Camicia, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at age 91. He was born on Jan. 29, 1918, in Welch, W.Va., to the late Antonio Camicia and Antonia Santini Camicia, who had immigrated to the United States in 1909 with little more than the clothes on their backs. He was educated in the Welch schools, and graduated from Welch High School in 1936. He then attended and graduated from Bowling Green Business University, now Western Kentucky State University, in 1940. His parents had enabled him and his brother, Nicholas, and sisters, Sally, Gilda, and Margaret to all attend college during the depression, a tribute to their hard work and dedication to education. After college, he began his career in the coal business with Island Creek Coal Company in Holden, W.Va., where he married Nancy K. Hodges of Okolona, Miss. He later moved to David, Ky., and then Prestonsburg, Ky., to work for Princess Elkhorn Coal Company, and rose to be the position of auditor there. He was later promoted to Secretary and Treasurer of the Princess Coals holding company in Huntington, W.Va. In 1967, Mr. Camicia went to work for Pittston Coal Company in Lebanon, Va., and rose to the level of Vice President of Administration of the coal group before retiring in 1973. After retiring, Mr. Camicia was very active as a volunteer at the Barter Theater, and was an usher and the "Door Greeter" there until his health would no longer allow him to do it. He was preceded in death by his son, James R. Camicia Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Camicia; son, Robert M. Camicia of Hardy, Va.; and daughters, Kathryn H. Camicia of Washington, D.C., and Margaret Jego of Abingdon. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Robert M. Camicia Jr., Jennifer K. Camicia, Deborah E. Camicia, Lauren E. Briggerman, Abigail C. Briggerman, Brittany H. Jego and Evan J. Jego. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution be sent to Barter Theatre Foundation, P.O. Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24210-0867, or the Arts Depot, P.O. Box 2513, Abingdon, VA 24212. The family will receive friends from 68 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Farris Funeral Service Main Street Chapel. Services will be held privately. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, (276) 623-2700 is serving the family of James Camicia. |
James Walker Edwards, 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at the Medical College of Virginia. He was a United States Army veteran., Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Shirley T. Edwards; a daughter, Pamela E. Melvin and husband Michael R. Melvin of Colonial Heights; grandson, Anthony M. Melvin; and his best buddy Tigger., A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va.; with the Rev. David Prather officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at |
Kathleen Jensen, 69, of Wirtz, Va., died on Friday, December 11, 2009. A Mass of the Resurrection with be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 11, 2009 John Henry "Johnny" Gunn Sr., 89, of 741 Blackwell Road, Yanceyville, N.C., died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Alamance and Caswell Hospice Home in Burlington, N.C. He was born Feb. 26, 1920, in Caswell County, N.C., to Jim Gunn and Bessie Johnson Gunn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lemma Long Gunn; three brothers, Victor Gunn, Sterling Gunn and Jim Gunn; and two sisters, Mary Gunn and Adelaide Mims. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Pelham, N.C., and worked at Watlington On The Square and later Dan River Mills before retiring. Surviving are a son, John Henry Gunn Jr. of Burlington, N.C.; three daughters, Mary G. Glenn of the home, Anna Jeffers of Providence, N.C., and formerly of Martinsville, and Dorothy Blackwell of Yanceyville; a foster son, Larry Richmond of Burlington; two foster daughters, Janice Wiley and Brenda Lea, both of Burlington; two brothers, David Gunn of Yanceyville and Orlando Gunn of Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives in Martinsville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Burton Chapel Baptist Church in Mebane, N.C. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Fulton Funeral Home in Yanceyville. |
In Loving Memory of Eva M. JOHNSON 4/2/1941 12/12/2008, No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye,, You were gone before we knew it,, And only God knows why., Sadly missed by Your Family, & Friends and little dog, Buddy, Make a memorial contribution |
Jacqueline D. Johnson PORTSMOUTH - Services for Jacqueline "Jackie" Dashiell Johnson will be held at 10 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Nancy Helen Joines, 88, of Galax, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, in the chapel at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
JENKINS In loving memory of my husband, our loving father and our grandfather, Joseph Jenkins Jr., who departed this life three years ago today, December 9, 2006. Nothing can ever take away The love our hearts hold dear. Fond memories linger everyday Remembrance keeps him near. Wife, Maxine, Sons, Joseph III & Jason Granddaughters, Sydney, Maya & Maisen Daughters-in-law, Charmagyne and Latisha |
Deacon Joseph L. Salter of 20506 Hickory Court, Petersburg, died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, |
June J. Peoples BRISTOL, Tenn. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at |
ANDERSON, Junius M. Jr. "Chubby," 67, of Ashland, Va., went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Junius Anderson Sr.; and his brother, John S. Anderson. He was educated in the Hanover public school system and joined the Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age. He became a Mason as a young man and was a member of the Welcome Lodge #125 in Caroline County, Va. In April Chubby became a member of Riverside PACE. There he made many friends. Chubby's career and passion was truck driving. He drove for over 35 years. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted mother, Mrs. Mattie Mason; two children, Cassandra "Sandy" and Cedrick Anderson; one sister, Joyce Harris; one aunt, Ms. Alice Taliaferro; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nephews, and a host of other relatives and many friends. Remains rest at the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland, Va. Homegoing services will be Sunday, December 13, 2:30 p.m., at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 South James St., Ashland, Va., where the family will receive friends tonight, December 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. Rev. Michael Shannon Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com. |
She was the widow of Davis L. Javins. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Ann Hines and is survived by daughters, Laura F. Jones (Buck), and Billie Lee Mills; sisters, Jane Cole and Shirley Welch; brother, Landon Smithers (Janie); eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; her longtime dear friend, R.C. "Cal" Moore; and a host of relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va. |
JAVINS, Katherine "Kitty" H., 89, of Deltaville, Va., died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 11, 2009. She was the widow of Davis L. Javins. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Ann Hines. She is survived by daughters, Laura F. Jones (Buck), and Billie Lee Mills; sisters, Jane Cole and Shirley Welch; brother, Landon Smithers (Janie), eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; her longtime dear friend, R.C. "Cal" Moore; and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 14, at 2 p.m. at the Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, Va. 23043. |
HASKINS - In loving memory of Kevin Rashaun Haskins. Happy 25th Birthday. With our love forever. Mom and Grandmom |
MCLAURIN, Ret. SSgt. Lonnie "Mack," departed this life on Saturday, December 5, 2009, after years of fighting a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. A proud Marine and decorated member of the U.S. Armed Forces, Mack was awarded the Purple Heart. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 14 years, Christine Edmonds McLaurin; nine children, Elson (Kandi), D'milo, Sapien, Garius, Criszia, Charisma, Chanel, and Chypre Edmonds and Dominique Lewis; one brother, Andrew (Lillian) McLaurin; one sister, Jeanette Henderson; seven grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Wake and Remembrances will be Saturday, December 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral services Sunday, December 13 at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R St. Monsignor Walter Barrett officiating. Burial services with full military honors will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Family and friends are asked to kindly assemble at the funeral home Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. |
will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at Symphonic Church, 1229 W. Olney Road, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diane Larkin Memorial Fund, c/o Tracey Larkin, 3104 Bowling Green Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Launa Shaffer Autrey Launa Shaffer Autrey, 76, of 1 Canyon Echo Road, formerly of Candler, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Asheville, N.C. Mrs. Autrey was born in Bristol Virginia, and was a daughter of the late Worley J. and Elsie Necessary Shaffer. She was married to Daniel Lee Autrey, who died in 2002; and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Montgomery, who died in 2001; and by her mother- and father-in-law. Mrs. Autrey was a member of the American Association for the Deaf and Blind and the N.C. Deaf and Blind Association. She was a member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church. She is survived a son, Jan Autrey and his wife, Karen, of Boston, Mass.; two brothers, Conley Shaffer and his wife, June, and Clarence R. Shaffer and his wife, Ann, all of Bristol Virginia; three grandchildren, Dawn Montgomery and her husband, Alan Hoglen of N.C., Jason Autrey and Jennifer Autrey of Mass.; and one great-granddaughter, Haiden Ellia Montgomery-Hoglen. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Dockery officiating. Interment will be at Skyview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Deaf Ministry of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church, 283 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. The online register is available at |
HAMPTON - LaKeisha A. Roberts, 34, born on Jan. 20, 1975, entered into eternal life on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009., Keisha was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Valerie Jenkins; her paternal grandfather, Thomas Silver; and three uncles, Delano May, Lawrence (Moocus) Mock, and Melvin Silver., She leaves to cherish her memories one son, DaShawn Roberts; a devoted mother, Linda Roberts; a loving father, Clayton Silver (stepmother, Annie Silver); two sisters, Sherice 'Shoobie' Eddy (Torry) and Tasha McKoy; her paternal grandmother, Pamley Silver; her loving aunt, Vidette Roberts; one uncle, Otis Silver (Cheryl); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple, 3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton, Va. The family is receiving visitors and family, and friends at the home of Keisha's mother, Linda Roberts, at 59 Clayton Drive, Hampton, Va., Ms. Roberts may be viewed from 1 to 6 p.m. at Nickelson~Cummings Funeral Home Inc., 4304 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, Va., on Monday Dec. 14, 2009. |
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s 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Glade Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Lloyd Addison Stewart Jr. 59, of Colonial Heights, husband of Sherrie G. Stewart, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory. |
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will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park with Pastor Brett Carroll officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
MARTIN, LuEllen Pappas, 52, of Mechanicsville, Va., left this world for a better place on Thursday, December 10, 2009. LuEllen leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, William A. Martin; her daughter, Allison Marie Taylor; her mother, Peg Pappas; her brothers, Steven F. Pappas and his wife, Maureen, Christopher M. Pappas and his wife, Dianne, and John M. Pappas; her sisters, Eileen Poole and her husband, Clyde, Trudi Dickert and her husband, Tommy, Anne Petera and her husband, Ronnie, and Vanessa McLane; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Evangel T. Pappas; and her brother, James T. "Buddy" Pappas. LuEllen loved the water, especially Sting Ray Point and the peacefulness it brought her. She loved music and she loved to dance. We will remember her dancing and how full of life she was. The family will receive friends at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009 and a celebration of life service will take place there on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations to an education fund for LuEllen's daughter, made payable to American Funds, reference: FBO Allison Marie Taylor, Mark A. Jones and Associates, P.C., P.O. Box 31658, Richmond, Va. 23294. |
SEARS, Lucy Deaton, 91, of Richmond, passed away December 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Sears. She is survived by two daughters, Anne Sears Craig and Kathleen Sears Mourie; one brother, Clyde T. Deaton and his wife, Estelle; one grandson, Calvin T. Craig Jr. and his wife, Sandra; four great-grandchildren, Garrett and Gillian Craig and Kristen and Ryan Mourie; and her dear friend, Phyllis Hendrick. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
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Dec 11, 2009 The funeral for Mary Inez Eanes Shorter, 87, of Bassett, who died Dec. 7, 2009, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services with Ministers Donald Richardson and Ben Barbour officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Delin Kirks Jr., Dwayne Kirks, Chris Reynolds, Bruce Eanes, Mark Eanes, Tim Eanes, Lonnie Hodges and Jimmy McDonald. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, at the Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
DOVER, DEL. - Mable Martin Biegar, 89, of Dover, Del., died Dec. 10, 2009. |
BIEGAR, Mable Martin, 89, of Dover, Delaware, died December 10, 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Frances Mae Kurek and her husband, Joe, of Glen Burnie, Md., Theresa Ann Kurek Thompson and her husband, Ray, of Dover, Delaware; a son, Anthony and Janet Kurek of Urbanna; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; two nieces, Betty Ann Couch of West Point and Angie Martin of Lanexa; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral service will be held Monday, December 14, 10:30 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
Bertie Virginia Macheras, 91, of Lexington, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 10, 2009. Born on April 7, 1918, in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late Jake and Mamie Entsminger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Hassie Martin. Mrs. Macheras was a life-time member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #1499 and a member of the Women of the Moose, Lexington Lodge #1700. Surviving are two sons, James Thomas Rowsey and wife, Bonnie, of Lexington, and Charles Edward Rowsey and Motty Moore, of Buena Vista; three sisters, Mary Moore and Ola Sensabaugh, both of Lexington, and Gladys Nuckols, of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Charles Rowsey and fiance, Jessie Hamm, Chris Rowsey and wife, Melissa, David Rowsey and wife, Stephanie, Debbie Rowsey and fiance, Stevie Pruett, Brian Rowsey and wife, Jodi, Thomas, Charles, Eddie and Jimmie Lewis Rowsey, all of North Carolina; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Ruth Ward and Norma Moore., Mother, we love you, and you will forever be in our hearts and minds. We want to say "thank you for being our mother.", s will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tony Nix officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Peter L. Mack VIRGINIA BEACH - Peter L. Mack, 55, died Dec. 7, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three children David, Eric, and Jessica Mack; two grandsons, Jonathan and Anthony; his mother, Ruth Mack; and a host of family and friends. Pete was a graduate of Lake Taylor High School and Old Dominion University and was employed by General Dynamics. Pete was cremated in Rochester, Minn. Donations may be made in his honor to the ASPCA or St. Mary's Hospital, 1216 Second St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 11, 2009 Madeleine Bradley Trail, 80, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. She was the wife of Mack Trail and formerly lived on Glade Street, Martinsville. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
BLANKENSHIP - In loving memory of my friend, Margaret. Yesterday's happiest moments are today's dearest memories. Donnie |
Margaret Fenderson Marek, 94, died on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace G. and Emma Marie Fenderson; husband, George Roosevelt Marek; and eight siblings. She was a member of Smith's Grove United Methodist Church., She is survived by her daughter, Sharon M. Melson and husband, Orvin, of Hampton, Va.; grandson, Dr. Mark R. Melson and his wife, Martha of Nashville, Tenn.; great- grandchildren, Jackson Melson and Julia Margaret Melson; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & son Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will be private., The family wants to thank the staff of Colonial Heights Health Care Center for all of their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Smith's Grove United Methodist Church. Condolences may be registered at |
PETERSBURG - Margaret Fenderson Marek, 94, died on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009., She is survived by her daughter, Sharon M. Melson and husband, Orvin of Hampton, Va.; grandson, Dr. Mark R. Melson and his wife, Martha of Nashville, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Jackson Melson and Julia Margaret Melson; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & son Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Condolences may be registered at |
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DELTAVILLE - Martha Stainback Hawksworth 'Marty', 66, passed away on Dec. 9, 2009, at home in Deltaville, Va., after almost a year long fight with cancer., Marty was born on Sept. 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late John Howard Stainback and the late Mary Richmond Stainback., Marty is survived by her brother, John Howard Stainback Jr.; and sister, Sara Tuffs, both of Mebine, N.C.; her husband of 44 years, Tom T. Hawksworth II; her daughter, Carolyn H. McGuire, her husband, Stacy McGuire and their children, Staisa, Josh, Sarah, Matthew and Daniel of Franklin, Tenn.; her daughter, Elizabeth M. H. Azevedo, her husband, the Rev. Dale Azevedo and their children, Jesse and Seth of Middlefield, Conn.; her daughter, Kathryn H. Black, her husband, Brian Black and their children, Riley and Dariuz of Broken Arrow, Okla.; her daughter, Dr. Martha L. Hawksworth of Southwick, Mass., Marty graduated from Ridgewood, N.J., High School in 1961 and from the Medical College of Virginia, School of Nursing in 1965. On Aug. 14, 1965, she was married to Tom T. Hawksworth II in Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Gloucester, Va. She and her husband moved many times through out the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Marty gave up her nursing career to raise their four daughters. She was very involved with their education and their wide variety of after school activities. Through out all the family relocations Marty always met her daughters at home when they returned from school each day to listen to them, to encourage them and to help them., In February 1997 Marty and Tom moved back to the family home on Stove Point in Deltaville. Marty started Hawksnest Crafts, a needle work and embroidering business that showcased her love and creativity in many of the needlework crafts. She showed her works at many events in the local area. She became very involved in the community with her volunteer work. She served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Friends of the Deltaville Library, she worked the Red Cross blood drives in Deltaville, she served on the Board of Directors, of the Deltaville Community Association, was a member of the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 62 in Deltaville, she served on the Board of Directors of the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park when it started up. She worked at the Holly Point Nature Park as one of the original "Gardenerds", dedicated to improving and caring for the nature park. Because of her love of plants and flowers, she became a Master Gardner and used this knowledge to improve the park. On Sept. 12, 2009, the park's new greenhouse was dedicated to Marty for all her efforts., Marty was very involved with The Church Of The Visitation, the Roman Catholic Church in Middlesex County. She served as on the Sacristy Committee and as head of the Haiti Twining project from the inception, which worked with Saint Michael parish in Boucan-Carre Haiti. She was especially interested in projects that supported the children of Boucan-Carre., Marty lived her life by the same qualities that drew her into nursing. She was the most caring, giving, forgiving and loving person in our lives. Marty will be missed very much by her husband, her family and the many friends whose lives she has touched., Visitation will be held at Bristow Faulkner Funeral Home, in Saluda, Va., on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. Her funeral mass will be held at The Church Of The Visitation on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. Internment will take place following mass in the church cemetery. |
HAWKSWORTH, Martha Stainback "Marty," age 66, passed away on December 9, 2009, at home in Deltaville, Va., after almost a year- long fight with cancer. Marty was born on September 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late John Howard Stainback and the late Mary Richmond Stainback. Marty is survived by her brother, John Howard Stainback Jr.; and sister, Sara Tuffs, both of Mebine, N.C.; her husband of 44 years, Tom T. Hawksworth II; her daughter, Carolyn H. McGuire, her husband, Stacy McGuire and their children, Staisa, Josh, Sarah, Matthew and Daniel of Franklin, Tenn.; her daughter, Elizabeth M. H. Azevedo, her husband, Reverend Dale Azevedo and their children, Jesse and Seth of Middlefield, Conn.; her daughter, Kathryn H. Black, her husband, Brian Black and their children, Riley and Dariuz of Broken Arrow, Okla.; her daughter, Dr. Martha L. Hawksworth of Southwick, Mass. Marty graduated from Ridgewood, N.J., High School in 1961 and from the Medical College of Virginia, School of Nursing in 1965. On August 14, 1965, she was married to Tom T. Hawksworth II in Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Gloucester, Va. She and her husband moved many times throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Marty gave up her nursing career to raise their four daughters. She was very involved with their education and their wide variety of after school activities. Throughout all the family relocations, Marty always met her daughters at home when they returned from school each day to listen to them, to encourage them and to help them. In February 1997, Marty and Tom moved back to the family home on Stove Point in Deltaville. Marty started Hawksnest Crafts, a needlework and embroidering business that showcased her love and creativity in many of the needlework crafts. She showed her works at many events in the local area. She became very involved in the community with her volunteer work. She served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Friends of the Deltaville Library. She worked the Red Cross blood drives in Deltaville. She served on the Board of Directors, of the Deltaville Community Association, and was a member of the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 62 in Deltaville. She served on the Board of Directors of the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park when it started up. She worked at the Holly Point Nature Park as one of the original "Gardenerds," dedicated to improving and caring for the nature park. Because of her love of plants and flowers, she became a Master Gardener and used this knowledge to improve the park. On September 12, 2009, the park's new greenhouse was dedicated to Marty for all her efforts. Marty was very involved with The Church Of The Visitation, the Roman Catholic Church in Middlesex County. She served on the Sacristy Committee and as head of the Haiti Twining project from the inception, which worked with Saint Michael parish in Boucan-Carre, Haiti. She was especially interested in projects that supported the children of Boucan-Carre. Marty lived her life by the same qualities that drew her into nursing. She was the most caring, giving, forgiving and loving person in our lives. Marty will be missed very much by her husband, her family and the many friends whose lives she has touched. Visitation will be held at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va., on Sunday, December 13, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. Her funeral Mass will be held at The Church Of The Visitation on Monday, December 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place following mass in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Church Of The Visitation Haiti Twining Project, P.O. Box 38, Topping, Va. 23169 or to Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, for Marty's Greenhouse, at P.O. Box 466, Deltaville, Va. 23043. |
Born in Glasco, W.Va., she had been a Peninsula resident since 1929 and was a member of Central Baptist Church., Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; and a granddaughter, Mary E. Carrasco., She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Carrasco and husband, Pedro, of Mechanicsville, and Nita McGuire and husband, Bill of Newport News; seven brothers, Merrill, Richard, Phillip, Gary, Robert, Lewis, and Omar McQuillen; a sister, Martha Porfilo; and four grandchildren, Peter L. Carrasco, Lori L. Carrasco, Marie M. Daniels and William L. McGuire III; and a host of other extended family., A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. |
DOWNS - In loving memory of Meredith O. Downs. February 9, 1929 - December 11, 2008. Memories are treasures that time cannot destroy. We love you and miss you. Barbara, Veronica, Jim, Kay, Cecil, Teresa, Janet, Gene, Cathy, Annie, Jason, grandchildren & great-grandson |
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He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Mary Valentine; two sisters, Tracey Gatling and husband Chris; and Candi Valentine; brother, Joshua Valentine; maternal grandparents, Tracy and Ruby Bailey; two nieces, Emmie and Hope Ferguson; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. |
Erby George Middleton Jr. born on May 3, 1927, in Norfolk, Va., died peacefully in his home on Monday, December 7, 2009. The son of Erby George Middleton and Thelma Wood Middleton, he was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Beverly Randolph Middleton. George graduated from Norview High School in 1944 where he lettered in baseball and football and was awarded runner-up for All Tidewater Tackle. After a year attending Virginia Tech, he enlisted in the Army and served in the Signal Corp in Bavaria near Munich, Germany. Upon returning to Virginia Tech he graduated in 1950., In 1950 he joined his father's electrical contracting firm, E.G. Middleton, Inc., Electrical Contractors and remained active until his death, becoming President and Chairman. He was particularly proud to wear the hats of electrical engineer, contractor, and electrician. He was active in his profession as a Registered Professional Engineer and held membership in the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and was chairman of the Tidewater and Virginia Chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Association. George served as Chairman of the Board of Electrical Examiners for the City of Norfolk for 15 years and was Chairman of the Builders and Contractors Exchange of Tidewater., to his community., Throughout his life he remained true to the Hokie spirit as Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Committee of the College of Engineering and as a member on the Committee of 100 of the College of Engineering, the UT Prosim Society, the Legacy Society, the board of Industrial Diversification Committee, College of Engineering., In the field of education, George served as a member of the Norfolk City School Board for seven years, and then for four years as its Chairman during the implementation of massive bussing. At Virginia Wesleyan College he served as a trustee., While attending The Christian Temple and later Bayside Presbyterian, George was active as a Sunday School Teacher as well as an Elder and Trustee., George was active in health care for 32 years, acting as Chairman of Norfolk General Hospital and Chairman of the Building Committee of Leigh Memorial Hospital. Under George's leadership these hospitals later became known as Medical Center Hospitals, Norfolk, Va. Alliance, and then Sentara, where he was Chairman of the Board for 20 years., George firmly believed that integrity is doing the right thing, even if no one is watching. As a result, he was awarded many honors such as being the only non-hospital administrator chairman of The Board of Directors of Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association. In 1985, George was named "Trustee of the Year" by Modern Healthcare Magazine. In 1997, he was the recipient of the Colgate W. Darden Jr. Scouter Citizen of the Year Award. In 2002, George was named FIRST CITIZEN of Norfolk., organizations. In addition, no family affair passed without George gracing the event with his rhyming and humorous prose., He is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Elizabeth Franck Middleton, who was his Number One cheerleader and his support partner at E.G. Middleton, Inc. and who gave him the freedom to partake in so many outside activities. He is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Middleton Knight and her husband, E. Falcon Knight Jr.; his son, E.G. (Rudy) Middleton III and his wife, Dawn Klein Middleton; his stepdaughters, Donna Dougherty Ellis and her husband, Walter E. Ellis III, Dana Jo Dougherty Decker and her husband, Peter G. Decker III, and Dawn Dougherty Wilson and her husband, Charles W. Wilson. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Virginia (Ginny) Middleton Meredith, Sarah Scott Meredith, Madison Selden Ellis, Miranda Leigh Ellis, Ryan David French, Erby George Middleton IV, Evan Garrett Middleton, Zoe Elizabeth Decker, Peter G. Decker IV, Lucas Charles Wilson, and Peyton Elizabeth Wilson; sister-in-law, Ernestine K. Middleton; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tish and Harold Bock. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and a large extended family., A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Bayside Presbyterian Church, 1400 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach, Va. A reception will follow in the Social Hall. Burial will be private., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sentara Foundation, 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23502 or CHKD Foundation, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, Va. 23507 or to a charity of choice., In a final tribute to George, we offer a few lines in his indelible style., You lived your life an example, The blueprints and visions are ample., To us the future you entrust, To continue your legacy a must., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held today at 1 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
CARDOZO, Mosby Gooding, 90, passed away on December 1, 2009 in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Reed Gray Cardozo; and his children from a previous marriage; son, Russell Wilcox Cardozo of Columbia, Maryland; and daughter, Cary Cardozo Paul of Boulder, Colorado. His eldest son, Lewis Burwell Cardozo, died in 1989. Born in Richmond on June 26, 1919 to Constance Gooding and Randolph Burwell Cardozo, Mosby was the eldest of four boys. He is survived by one brother, Randolph of Richmond; his brother, Lewis, was killed in action off Formosa in WWII at age 19, and Clow died in 2008. His life was defined by excellence in sports, military service and leadership. He attended St. Christopher's and Woodberry Forest School, where he was Senior Prefect and Captain of the football team. He graduated in 1941 from the University of Virginia with a degree in Commerce. While at UVA, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, the IMP Society and the Seven Society. He was quarterback of the football team and played varsity baseball. He served his country as a pilot in the Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Major. As a member of Squadron VMJ-253, "The Flying Boxcars," he flew C-46 cargo planes in support of the Pacific Island Campaigns of World War II. After the war, he continued as a pilot with Pan American Grace Airways (Panagra) and Braniff International until his retirement in 1980. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm. on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. |
SHERMAN - In Loving Memory of Moses E. Sherman Jr., who passed away December 11, 2000. Nine years have passed, but we will forever cherish sweet memories of you. Wife, Charlotte, Children & Grandchildren |
A resident of Smithfield, Va., Nat is survived by his loving wife, Frances Rigby Hurd; brother, David Hurd; sister, Janie Hurd Akers; his son, Jeffrey Steven Hurd; daughter-in-law, Denise Steele Hurd; and three grandchildren, Jackson Luke Hurd, Johnathan Cole Hurd and Bailey Grace Hurd., Nat was born July 10, 1942, in Pulaski, Va., where he grew up the oldest son of Lawna Hurd and Nathaniel "Ape-Eye" Hurd Jr. Nat is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He was a dedicated engineer and Master Shipbuilder for Newport News Shipbuilding/Northrop Grumman for 41 years. His work ethic, passion for shipbuilding and relentless pursuit of perfection is unparalleled. In the submarine design and engineering community, Nat was deeply respected, having mentored dozens of young engineers and designers over the years, many of whom are leaders in the industry today. Nat conducted his personal life with the same vigor and dedication to detail as he did his professional life. As a retiree, he continued to stay busy always working on projects with his wife and love of his life, Fran. His seriousness, attention to detail, and perfectionist traits are only surpassed by the size of his heart, compassion he had for others and incredible sense of humor and wit. Anyone that really knew Nat Hurd knew that he would give the shirt off his back to help someone and if an emergency or problem arose he was the first to drop what he was doing and help. Nat was a lover of not only his profession, but of music, the arts, the ocean, boating and simply fixing things. His life was one of substance. His legacy lives on in the vessels he helped build and the many lives he touched and influenced., Family and friends will celebrate a memorial of Nat's life on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home in Newport News. The memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. with family visitation to follow immediately afterwards until 5 p.m., Expressions of sympathy may be made to making the most of every moment that you have with your family and loved ones. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HAMPTON - Nelvin O. Easley, of Hampton, died on Dec. 2, 2009, at Sentara Careplex Hampton., She is survived by a host of relatives and friends., A Funeral Service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Kingdom Hall-Jehovah's Witness, 2811 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, Va. A viewing will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall. The family will assemble at the residence at 11 a.m. for the processional., Funeral Home Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Norfolk Chapel, |
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HAMPTON - Olivia L. Byrd went home to be with GOD on Dec. 9, 2009., She is survived by her cousin, Lori Hobson; and her sister, Candace Jones; as well as her grandchildren and a host of close friends and family., There will be a wake from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and a service at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, both at The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, 1510 Todd's Lane Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Ollie C. "OC" Cloyd Funeral service for Mr. Ollie C. Cloyd will be conducted at John Wesley United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Donald Swift officiating. The family will receive friends from noon till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Moumtain View Cemetery. Mr. Ollie C. "OC" Cloyd, 79, 27 Court St., departed this life on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Grace Health Care in Abingdon, Va. Mr. Cloyd and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-764-8584 |
SMITH, Oscar F. Sr., of Richmond, departed this life November 30, 2009. He is survived one daughter, Kristen Smith; one son, Oscar Smith Jr.; one grandson, Shaun Smith; one sister, Mabel White; one brother, Maurice (Cecil) Smith; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Renita Smith; one sister-in-law, Diane Smith; and other relatives and friends, among them a lifetime partner and friend, Joyce Smith. Memorial services will be held Sunday, 1 p.m., at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Family and friends please assemble at the funeral at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
Michael F. Overstreet, 43, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
She was born Nov. 7, 1960, in Houston, Texas, to the late Johnny E. and Sandra J. Brown., Pamela worked at Northrop Grumman Newport News as an Engineering Analyst. She later pursued a career in teaching and taught technology at Phoebus High School, and later transferred to Bethel High School where she remained until her retirement., She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Anthony J. Green; two daughters, Adriana J. and Alana J. Green all of Hampton, Va.; stepdaughter, Chantee Jones; and two grandchildren, Denazia and Amari of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Gina D. Brown of Houston, Texas; a longtime friend, Hazel Fredricks of Houston Texas; four sisters-in-law, four brothers-in law, nieces, nephews and many friends., She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her., "To God Be The Glory" (GLOWREE), Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Providence Baptist Church, 1331 – 30th Street, Newport News, Va. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Monday. |
In Loving Memory of Tim PARRISH It is with heavy hearts we recognize that it has been one year since Jesus called you home. As the days go by you are always in our hearts reminding us to smile because one day we will be together again. Thank you for providing us with countless memories that we hold so close. Thank you for being our hero. We feel so blessed to have shared our lives with you and we know that we are all better people because of the influence you had on us. So, until we reunite in Heaven we will continue to smile in anticipation of that HUGE hug that is awaiting us., We love you,, Gina, Amber, Toshia & Abby, Mom & Dad, Tammy, Kim, Bennie, Noah & Zach, Make a memorial contribution |
A resident of Newport News since 1971, he served his community as an insurance professional and tax practitioner., He is survived by a wife, Verletta Warner of Newport News, Va.; sons, Joseph Wilson of Cambridge, Md., and Wayne Warner; daughter, Lynn Cramer of Wilmington, Del.; two stepchildren, Bobby Bright of Fayetteville, N.C., and Verletta Venable of Newport News; eight grandchildren, Carletta, Erin, Ryan, Marc, Paul, Nino, Marquise and Kahliah; sister, Helen Sprow of Largo, Md.; brother, Jerry Lee of Long Island, N.Y.; cousin, Charles Warner of Maryland. He is also survived by Ruth Venable, a loving and devoted Christian companion and loyal supporter for 20 years., Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the Chapel of the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Gaze Deal; a son, Walter (Michelle); daughter, Ann Deal Farmer (James); a stepson, Pete Newsome (Joy) in Alabama; and nine grandchildren., Perry loved GOD, family and country. He was a truly loved person., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009., In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185; and or the JCC Rescue Squad, 5077 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185. |
s 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Johanna Pope NORFOLK - Johanna Pope, one of this world's most precious jewels, a resource of life, went to lay with our heavenly Father and family in the sky on Dec. 6, 2009. She was a woman of wisdom, courage, love and trust. She was predeceased by her father, all siblings and one grandson. She is survived by her mother, Louise Turns; her only four children, Tracey Olson, Leslie Freeman, Susan Watts and Carl Pope; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. today in Antioch Baptist Church, Bedford Hills, N.Y., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 11, 2009 A memorial service for R. Otis Broadnax, 83, of 287 Denson Road, Eden, N.C., who died Dec. 7, 2009, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hamlin Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 238 Roosevelt St., Eden. Broadnax was a native of Rockingham County and was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel A. Broadnax; his mother, Gertrude Broadnax; foster parents, James and Bertha Perkins; and two brothers, Alvis Perkins and Ralph Perkins. He was member of Morning Star Baptist Church, and he had worked as a security guard and retired from Morehead Memorial Hospital and Fieldcrest Mills. Surviving are four daughters, Ethel J. Broadnax, Izetta B. Wilkerson, Paulette B. Broadnax and Beverly M. Broadnax, all of Eden; two sons, R. Marcus Broadnax of Ridgeway and Winford Artis of Bridgeport, Conn.; five sisters, Pauline Freeman of Greensboro, N.C., Betty Smith of Stoneville, N.C., Ramona Courts of New York, Bertha Broadnax and Delores Wells of Eden; a brother, James Perkins of Eden; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Galloway's Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
s will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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DELTAVILLE - Raymond Ezra Toms Jr. , 85, of Deltaville, Va., passed away on Dec. 11, 2009, at his home in Deltaville, Va., following an auto accident on Dec. 7., Raymond served in the Marine Corps during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Virginia Tech. He was an avid sailor and long-time member of Fishing Bay Yacht Club., Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va. |
will be conducted 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Robert L. Alderman and the Rev. Albin Crutchfield. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
He was born on February 14, 1955, in Charlottesville, the son of the late William Hobert McKinley Johnson Jr. and Lorena Elizabeth Tate Johnson., Roger had served in the United States Marine Corps and was an accomplished business owner and operated a custom home building and renovation company, R.W. Johnson and Son Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved participating in the sport of drag racing whenever possible. Above all, Roger loved spending time with his family., Surviving him are his wife, Debra Faye Johnson of Scottsville; a daughter, Lori Butner and her husband, Freddie, of Fork Union; a son, Roger Wayne Johnson Jr. and his wife, Joy, of Charlottesville; two granddaughters, Ave Grace Johnson and Elizabeth Butner; three grandsons, Justin Johnson, Jacob Johnson, and Frederick Butner; two sisters, Sylvia Johnson of Louisa and Sandra Napier and her husband, George, of Louisa; and two brothers, Kenney Johnson and his wife, Donna, of Gordonsville and Daniel Johnson and his wife, Sharon, of Ruckersville., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with Dr. Joel Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Ronald Lee French Sr., 72, passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009., Mr. French retired from the U.S. Navy and was a resident of the Peninsula for the last 9 years., Survivors include his wife, Maria S. French; three daughters, Pam Spangler, Eva Ingram and Mary Koons; three sons, Ronald French Jr., Richard and Donald French; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren., Graveside services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial Park. Burial will follow., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Ruby C. Taylor, 92, of Petersburg, widow of Jesse James Creasey and George Howard Taylor, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. She was a native of Dinwiddie County and daughter of Albertis Hatcher and Carrie Dabney Wilson. She was predeceased by a daughter, Lucille C. Gentili and a son, James Creasey., She was a retired employee of Seward Luggage. She is survived by a son, Wesley V. Creasey Sr. and wife, Wilma of Chesterfield; daughter, Elizabeth Marie Smith of Chester; grandchildren, Wesley V. Creasey Jr. and wife, Elizabeth of Chesterfield, James M. Creasey of Chesterfield, Debbie S. Meadows of Chester, Cheryl S. Burke and husband, Chris of Chester, Carol G. Cromack and husband, Keith of Fredericksburg, Paul Gentili and wife, Shari, Donald Gentili, Sharon G. Shigley and husband, Gregg, all of Massachusetts; son-in-law, Dino Gentili of Massachusetts; 12 great-grandchildren; a special thanks to everyone at Hopewell Health Care Center., The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Southlawn Memorial Park on Monday at 10 a.m. with Dr. Ivan Perkinson officiating. Condolences may be registered at |
Ruth Nichols Smith Ruth Nichols Smith, age 81, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at the Hospice House in Bristol following an extended illness. A native of Sullivan County she was a daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Stout Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Smith; two brothers, James Nichols and Robert F. Nichols; one sister, Lucille Carrier; and two brothers-in-law, Herbert Smith and Lee Roy Smith. Survivors include one son, Jerry Clyde Smith and wife Carol of Bluff City; one granddaughter, Tara Spencer and husband Erick of Butler; one grandson, Chad Smith of Bluff City; one sister, Lena Dotson of NHC Nursing Home, Bristol; two sisters-in-law, Pearl Nichols and Inez Scoggins and husband Richard; two brothers-in-law, Jack Smith and wife Norma and Jerry Simerly; and a special friend, Scritch Whitaker. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Sunrise Cemetery with the Rev. Jamie Ferguson, the Rev. Scott Green and the Rev. Elbert Nichols officiating. Honorary pallbearer will be Charles Whitaker. Ministers, family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1727 Chinquapin Grove Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting, and signing the guest book. Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel is serving the family, 423-538-7131. |
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 |
s in Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. The family would like to thank Father Tim Kuhneman of Holy Spirit, and everyone for their thoughts and prayers. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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for the procession to the church. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Louis Ira Shipowitz VIRGINIA BEACH - Louis Ira Shipowitz, 39, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 in Montana. Louis was born in Norfolk and graduated from Maury High School. Louis was a dedicated volunteer for the American Red Cross. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Shipowitz; and his grandfather, Jack Engel. He is survived by his mother, Helene Shipowitz; his brothers, Jay Shipowitz and wife Daphne of Southlake, Texas, and Steven Shipowitz and wife Lisa of Germantown, Tenn.; grandmother, Rosalind Engel; nieces, Jennifer and Jordan; nephews, Benjamin and Gregory; uncle and aunt, Stuart and Nancy Engel; and a dear friend, Leah Brooks and her daughter Breona. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation Beth El or the American Red Cross. A funeral will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. by Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Rabbi Susan Tendler at the chapel of Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Internment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk., Make a memorial contribution |
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Shirley Mae Holdway Cawood Shirley Mae Holdway Cawood, 86, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Bristol Virginia at NHC. She was born June 16, 1923, to the late James Thomas and Dorothy Millis Carico. She was a graduate of Virginia High School. Before her retirement, she worked for her husband, Dr. W.D. Cawood, at his dental office in Blountville. She was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of Ruth Circle, Reynolds Class, and United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. She loved to read, shop and travel. She was an avid Bridge player, playing with her best friends for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. W.D. Cawood; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Keener and her husband, Jim Malles of Willow Street, Pa.; sons, John Holdway and his wife, Gail of Woodstock, Ga., Tom Holdway and his wife, Lesa of LaGrange, Ky., and Tim Holdway and his wife, Cheryl of Blountville Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Jimmy, Bradley, Stacey, Kelly, Meredith, Alysia, Derek, Jason, Michael and Alex; one great grandson, Jackson; special nieces, Ginny and Cathy; one special nephew, Skip; special caregiver, Rebecca King; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 until 6:45 Sunday evening, Dec. 13, 2009, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 o'clock in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Richie Hayes officiating. The committal service and entombment will be held at 11 o'clock Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary Street, Bristol, VA 24201. Special thanks to all her friends at NHC for their loving care. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, . Mrs. Cawood and her family are in the care of Oakley Cook Funeral Home in Bristol Tennessee. |
will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a living memorial in the form of book donations to the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. To facilitate your donation, checks may be made payable to the Lynnhaven Parish Chapter NSDAR, 5268 Albright Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater assisted the family., Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Loudon Avenue Christian Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
CARDWELL, Mrs. Sophronia "NONA" Vandervall, departed this life on November 20, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Mrs. Annie J. Vandervall. She is survived by one sister, Jacqueline L. Vandervall, of Columbia, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. |
and care. A special warm thanks to Renee Bradshaw for her tireless dedication and loving care during her final days. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Stanford Oren Johnson ABINGDON, Va. The committal service for Stanford Oren Johnson will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The procession will leave the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. for the graveside service. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Those wishing to express sympathy online or sign the guest register may do so by visiting, Stanford Oren Johnson, age 71, was called home to be with the Lord, Dec. 10, 2009, surrounded by his family. Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 Main St., Abingdon, VA is serving the Johnson family. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, Roanoke., Make a memorial contribution |
DYSON - In memory of Thomas E. Dyson who passed away December 12, 2006. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure. Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Your family |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor Travis Gore and Mr. Richard Arrington officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount and other times at the home of Richard and Cynthia Arrington, 1180 Morgan's Fork Road, Penhook., Make a memorial contribution |
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Joyce A. Thomas PORTSMOUTH - Services for Joyce Ann Thomas will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
. Friends may call the funeral home after noon on Sunday for viewing. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Barbara K. Tipton, 66, of Radford, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., 540-639-2456., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 11, 2009 The funeral for Tommie Joe Hairston, 84, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 7, 2009, was held Thursday at Jerusalem Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, with Minister Linda Herford and the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial was in the Gravely family cemetery in Martinsville with military honors. Pallbearers were Roy Hairston Jr., James Hairston, Henry C. Morrison, Joe N. Morrison, Ronald Hairston and Jeff Gravely. Hairston Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
s will be held at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va., at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Deltaville Maritine Museum, P.O. Box 466, Deltaville, VA 23043., Make a memorial contribution |
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John Gilbert White Jr. (Pic) On Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, God sent down an angel for John Gilbert White Jr. (Pic). No more suffering, no more pain, his struggle is over. Immediately set free from his infirmity and saved by grace. He was born in Lynchburg, the son of the late John Gilbert White Sr. and Helen Grier White. "Pic" was educated in Lynchburg Public Schools and was a 1969 graduate of Dunbar High School. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Wingfield Baptist Church, where he sang on the Gospel Chorus until his illness. When the chorus recorded an album in 1978, he sang, "Sign Me Up for the Christian Jubilee." He retired from General Electric after many years of service. In 1979, he started his own business, "White's Cleaning Service." His work ethic and loyalty to his customers exceeded the standards of that time. He understood customer service and took great pride in his work. "Pic" was passionate about the Washington Redskins and hosted Superbowl parties for the "Skins," where he served his famous chilli. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman, fishing in both the James River and the deep sea. He had a love for the Peaks of Otter and the Otter Creek Dam area. "Pic" was also an exceptional cook and eager to sample various cuisines. Even during his illness he loved to frequent various restaurants. "Pic" was a devoted son, father and grandfather. Those left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life are his three daughters, Bevley W. Green (Andre) of Saraland, Ala., Farley Dickey, of Lynchburg and Alexis White, of Charlotte, N.C.; two granddaughters, Khadijah Williams and Zharinah Crews of Lynchburg; one devoted grandson, Enzo Jon White, of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Larry White (Wanda) of Forest; and one niece, Shaina White, and a nephew Larry White Jr., both of Forest. He is also survived by one aunt, Barbara Davis of Madison Heights, and a lifelong friend Evelyn Dickey-White of Charlotte, N.C., other relatives and friends. "Pic" was known for his loving personality and his way with people. He will be missed by many. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to the Guggenheimer Nursing Home family for their support and compassion during our loved one's illness. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 12, 2009, at Wingfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacey Younger officiating and the Rev. Carl B. Hutchinson as eulogist. Expression of condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service. |
She was born to the late William and Verna Moses in Newport News, Va., on Nov. 18, 1954. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Andrew Moses., Vanessa loved the Lord and trusted Him through her lengthy illness. She was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church, where she was a former member of the Pastor's Aide Society and past president of the Young Adult Choir., She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Smith (Earl), Angela Moses, Clara Nelson (Wallace) and Sharon Kendall (James); and brothers, Apostle William Moses (Penny) and Donald Moses (Romie); a host of nieces and nephews, and many dear friends., Viewing will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601- 27th Street, Newport News. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, by the Rev. Richard A. Mims at Union Baptist Church, 361 Maple Avenue, Newport News. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1144 18th Street, Newport News. Condolences may be sent to |
Anna Cecelia Johnson Vernon passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, Va. Anna was born on November 26, 1915, in Jeffersonton, Va., where her father ran a general store. She lived most of her life in Culpeper., She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias Mauzy and Teresa Parr Johnson; her husband of 46 years, Claude M. Vernon; her brothers, Harold P., Elias M. Jr., William P. (Billy), and Adrian M. (Pat) Johnson; and her sister, Pauline (Polly) Miller. Surviving is her daughter, Cecelia V. (Bunny) Powell, of Blacksburg; and her son, C.M. (Monty) Vernon Jr. and wife, Brenda, of Abingdon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jon Powell and wife, Jackie, of Elko, Nev., Steven Powell, of Durham, N.C., Laura Bateman and husband, George O. III (Trey), of Roanoke, Anne Brooke Powell, of Chapel Hill, N.C., Leann Vernon, of Abingdon, Mark Vernon and wife, Jennifer, of Aldie, and Jeff Vernon and wife, Amanda, of Fredericksburg. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Bobby B. Johnson and wife, Betty Lou, of Garden City, S.C.; and three sisters-in-law, Frances-Wright Johnson, of Culpeper, Laura Lee Wilson, of Richmond, and Elsie Cleaton of Norfolk., Anna had wonderful memories of her earliest childhood years growing up in Culpeper on what is now Gardner Street. She and her siblings spent happy summers playing in Mountain Run in the area in front of her family home, which is now Mountain Run Park. She attended school in Culpeper until her father died in 1928. She spent the remainder of her school years living with relatives in Washington, D.C., where she graduated from Roosevelt High School. She has been a member of Culpeper United Methodist Church since the 1940s where she taught Sunday school and enjoyed being a member of the team that visited residents in local nursing homes. In 2000 she moved to Blacksburg where she attended Blacksburg United Methodist Church and Blacksburg Christian Fellowship. She was a member of Blacksburg's Bible Study Fellowship group for seven years. She spent her last year as a resident of Westhaven Retirement Living in Abingdon and attended Abingdon Bible Church., s will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at Clore-English Funeral Home, 1190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, Va. 22701 with the Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating. Interment to follow in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery, Culpeper. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jon Powell, Steven Powell, Mark Vernon, Jeff Vernon, and Trey Bateman; and nephews, Ron Johnson, David Johnson, and Michael Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be her many other nieces and nephews., In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her memory to Samaritan's Purse (, ) or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 301 E. Valley Street, Abingdon, Va. 24210. The family would like to express appreciation to the staffs of Westhaven Retirement Living, Abingdon Family Healthcare, Johnston Memorial Hospital, and Grace Healthcare for their kind attention to our mother. Online condolences may be offered by visiting, . The family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
MOORE, Virginia Ryder, 90, of Colonial Heights, died Friday December 11, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Clinton and Agness Fesenmaier Ryder and the widow of James Thomas Moore. Virginia was a member of American Legion Post 284 Ladies Auxiliary, Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club, and St. Ann Catholic Church in Colonial Heights. She is survived by her children, Barbara Moore Doran and husband, Michael Sale Doran, of Colonial Heights, James Clinton Moore and wife, Sandra H. Moore, of Colonial Heights, Mary Moore Patterson of Chesterfield, Thomas Richard Moore and wife, Kathy H. Moore, of Marietta, Georgia, Ralph David Moore and wife, Marion S. Moore, of Prince George, Melanie Ann Moore of Colonial Heights, Linwood Andrews Moore and wife, Rose B. Moore, of Colonial Heights, Charles Wayne Moore and wife, Patty J. Moore, of Prince George; 15 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; twin sister, Elizabeth Ryder McCarthy and husband, William McCarthy, of Bristol, Rhode Island; sister in-law, and Iris B. Ryder of Chesterfield. A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2009 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jeff Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia. The family will receive friends Sunday December 13, 2009 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Flowers are welcomed or contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Memorials and Tributes Processing Center P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Virginia Ryder Moore, 90, of Colonial Heights, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Clinton and Agness Fesenmaier Ryder and the widow of James Thomas Moore., Virginia was a member of American Legion Post 284 Ladies Auxiliary, Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club, and St. Ann Catholic Church in Colonial Heights., She is survived by her children, Barbara Moore Doran and husband, Michael Sale Doran of Colonial Heights, James Clinton Moore and wife, Sandra H. Moore of Colonial Heights, Mary Moore Patterson of Chesterfield, Thomas Richard Moore and wife, Kathy H. Moore of Marietta, Ga.; Ralph David Moore and wife, Marion S. Moore of Prince George, Melanie Ann Moore of Colonial Heights, Linwood Andrews Moore and wife, Rose B. Moore of Colonial Heights, Charles Wayne Moore and wife, Patty J. Moore of Prince George; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; twin sister, Elizabeth Ryder McCarthy and husband William McCarthy of Bristol, R.I.; sister- in-law, Iris B. Ryder of Chesterfield., A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 17111 Jeff Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. The family will receive friends Sunday Dec. 13, 2009, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard., Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the, , Mid-Atlantic Affiliate Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Condolences may be registered at |
HOWARD, Dr. Vivian G., 86, of Ettrick, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. Dr. Howard was born on April 22, 1923 in Warsaw. She received a Bachelor's degree in 1946 and two Master's degrees from Virginia State College (now University) in 1960 and 1962, a Doctorate from the University of Virginia in 1969, and an Advanced Certificate in Educational Administration from Harvard University in 1989. As an undergraduate she was initiated into the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and was an active member until her death. Dr. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe C. Howard Sr.; youngest son, Roderick Winston Howard; and sister, Mozelle Gordon Scott. She is survived by a sister, Alyce Gordon Willis; a daughter, Linda Gordon Howard; a son, Roscoe Conklin Howard Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Deborah Ryan Howard and Ramona J. Howard; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12 at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry Street, Petersburg. Dr. George W. C. Lyons Jr., Pastor, Eulogist. Interment at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, (804) 732-8911. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
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 |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. James Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday , December 13, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Charlie Wayne Whitlow, 71, of Bassett, Va., died December 10, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett., Make a memorial contribution |
MORGAN - Will D. In loving memory of our father who passed away December 12, 2007. Deeply Loved, Deeply Missed. Love Daughters |
AUSTIN, MINN. - Lieutenant Commander William J. Price, 65, formerly of Williamsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at his home in Austin, Minn., He is survived by his sons, Daniel (Kelly) Price and Jason (Amber) Price; and by grandchildren, Katherine, Ethan, and Aubrey., He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine. |
Daniel Wallace Yopp, 34, of Christiansburg, Va., died Friday, December 11, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Dixon Blake Young, 40, of Rocky Mount, Va., died December 10, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett., Make a memorial contribution |
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