LOGAN, Ada, formerly of Jetersville, Va., departed this life on December 14, 2009. She is survived by two sons, Hampton (Frances) and John Logan; one daughter, Mary Harris; six grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Bland-Reid Funeral Home, Farmville, Va. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 19 at 12 noon, at Reed Rock Baptist Church, Amelia, Va. Dr. Eddie Giles, pastor officiating. Interment in church cemetery. |
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HAYES - Adrian Grant Mandell, much loved infant son of Emily Mandell and Lensy Henriquez, went to Heaven to be one of God's little angels on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009., He is also survived by his twin brother, Elijah. He will be greatly missed by his grandparents, Darcy and John Godwin; maternal grandfather, David Mandell; grandparents, Maria and Anthony Henriquez; uncle and aunt, Justin and Michelle Mandell; aunts, Jessica Mandell and Johnna Godwin; great-grandparents, Pauline and Thomas Caron; great-grandparents, Richard and Tina Mandell and great-grandmother, Betty Millard; and cousins, Ethan and Ella; and a host of great-aunts, uncles and close friends of the family., Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News., Memorial contributions may be sent to: Melissa Hogge memorial fund for Adrian G. Mandell, Eastern Virginia Bank (EVB) P.O. Box 483, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. |
FISCHER, Agnes Jean Johnson, 73, of Charlestown, Ind., formerly of Richmond, died December 16, 2009, at her residence. Arrangements by Grayson Funeral Home. Please visit us online at www.graysonfuneralhomes.com for extended obituary information. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2009, in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Dr. John Dunstan officiating. Burial will follow in Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
MURPHY, Alice Marie, 79, of Richmond, the widow of Hilbert T. Murphy, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She is survived by a son, Glenn P. Murphy and his wife, Debbie; two grandsons, Ian and Evan Murphy; and a sister-in-law, Rose Powell. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 18 in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your favorite charity. |
Raheim Alexander Alleyne, 19, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
Andrew N. Aheart, Dr. Andrew N. Aheart of Institute passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at age 88, after a short illness., Dr. Aheart was born in Wildwood, Virginia, on April 13, 1921. He graduated from South Carolina Abrams High School in 1938 and attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, where he graduated summa cum laude in June 1942. He moved on to the Harvard University School of Mathematics in the fall of 1942, where he entered on a Rosenthal Scholarship. He served in the European Theatre in Northern France in the 3123rd Quartermaster Service Company during World War II and received several awards. He was discharged on February 18, 1946. He returned to Harvard in the fall of 1947 and graduated in May 1948 with a master's degree in mathematics. Dr. Aheart accepted a teaching position at West Virginia State College in September 1948 and remained there until his retirement in 2008 after 60 years., Professor Aheart served as the chairman of the Mathematics Department for over 30 years and as dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics for several years. He also served as the university's faculty/athletic representative to the NAIA and the NCAA. Dr. Aheart also received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in December 2006., Dr. Aheart is survived by two sisters, Mable Washington and Mary A. Anderson; a devoted brother-in-law, Alphonzo Anderson, all of Palmyra, Virginia; a son, Lamont Aheart and his wife, Margaret Wilde, of Vernon, Connecticut; a daughter, Gail Aheart of Columbus, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Sandra Aheart of Richmond, Virginia; three grandsons, Lamont Foster and his wife, Geena, of Long Beach, California, Charles Aheart of St. Albans and Robert Aheart of Vernon, Connecticut; four granddaughters, Angela Aheart and great-granddaughter, LaSaundra Aheart, of Richmond, Virginia, Allison Aheart and great-grandson, Samuel Hayward Jr. of Newport News, Virginia, April Aheart of Richmond, Virginia, and Elizabeth Aheart of Vernon, Connecticut; a great-grandson, Jabari Foster of Long Beach, California; a great-granddaughter, Simone Foster of Long Beach, California; a nephew, Alphonzo Anderson Jr. of Charlottesville, Virginia; two nieces, Cynthia Troublefield and her husband, James, of Richmond, Virginia, and Ella Mae Holland of Palmyra, Virginia; a host of great-nephews, great-nieces and other relatives; and special family friends, Patricia King of Charleston, Joe Dawson of Institute, Regina Isabella of Dunbar, Barbara Howard of Cross Lanes, Lee Ross of Institute, Thornton Price of Beckley, and Coach Oree Banks of Dunbar., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at St. James Baptist Church in Palmyra, Virginia. Burial will be at the family cemetery in Palmyra., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dr. Aheart's name to the National "W" Club, WVSU, P.O. Box 621, Institute, WV 25112. |
Arthur H. Potts Arthur H. Potts, age 85, passed away Dec. 15, 2009, at Wesley Lang Community Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. He was born in Bristol Tennessee on March 24, 1924. He lived most of his life in Bristol. The past two years, he and his wife had been living in Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Greensboro. Mr. Potts was a member of Central Christian Church in Bristol Tennessee. He was a World War II Navy veteran and retired from Unisys. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Carmen McGarry Potts; and his brothers, Edgar Potts, Robert Potts, Joe Lee Potts and Bill Potts. He is survived by: wife, Helen Morton Potts; children, Patricia Collins and husband Dick of Smithfield, Va., and Carmen Rock and husband Jim of Greensboro; grandchildren, Jamey Rock and wife Sally of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Elise Rock of Greensboro; sister, Peggy Taylor of Bristol Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Weaver Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Ross Dampier officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Christian Church, 424 Melrose St., Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.ne Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
HAMPTON - Audrey Paige, 81, of the 500 block of Homestead Avenue, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17 2009., Audrey worked as a hospital nursing assistant for many years., She was predeceased by her husband, George Paige and leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Lucille Armstead; and her special caregivers, Isaac and Donna Puryear., A life celebration service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA 23669., Final care arrangements have been entrusted to J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, Va. |
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Mrs. Barbara G. Harris, of 1211 Paul St., Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at her residence., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. Friends may view obituary and offer condolences at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Benjamin Gordon Hair, Benjamin Gordon Hair of Stony Point, the only son of Brenda and Gordon Hair, perished tragically in a traffic accident on Sunday, December 13, 2009., He was born in Olney, Maryland, on December 28, 1988, and moved to Frederick, Maryland, a year later. Ben attended schools there until the family came home to Albemarle County in 2001. He graduated from Sutherland Middle School and Albemarle High School with honors, and would have graduated with his class at Virginia Tech in May 2010. He was presently enrolled in the Pharmacy School at Shenandoah University planning to become a pharmacist like his dad., Ben was a swimmer since the age of 18 months, competing in YMCA meets in Maryland and later for the Virginia Gators, YMCA, and Albemarle High School where he also ran track and field and played lacrosse. He was an accredited Life Guard, working mostly at the Meade Avenue pool and the University of Virginia Aquatics and Fitness Center. He also was a pharmacy technician, working for CVS at the downtown Mall store as well as in Blacksburg, Louisa, and Winchester whenever he could take time from his studies in order to earn his pocket money and be able to follow his favorite band 311., Ben participated in the Boy Scouts of America program from the time he was a Tiger Scout until he became an Eagle Scout in January 2006. In an interview Ben said he wanted to become a scout because his dad had been one and then he wanted to go all the way to be an Eagle Scout and make his parents proud., His proposal was to enhance the area behind Albemarle High School with 100 American Chestnuts and 50 White Oaks. Ben's parents and fellow scouts offered their support and hard work in building three benches, rebuilding the bridge behind Albemarle High School, and clearing all the brush and obstruction from the walking trail. Ben wanted the benches to be sturdy and made to last for a long time so that people would remember how he had helped AHS and they would have a nice place to sit if they were tired from walking., Ben was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Merle and Mary Hair of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and his maternal grandfather, George M. Graves, who died in April., He is survived by his loving parents, Brenda and Gordon Hair; his maternal grandmother, Joan Graves; his aunt, Thais Hair of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his aunts, Donna Fredrick and Stacey Liljegren of Charlottesville and Valerie Roadman and her husband, Stanley Bjorum, of Portland, Oregon; his cousin, John T. Liljegren, who was more like a brother, and John's fiancee, Jasveen Kaur, of Falls Church, Virginia; and his great-uncle, Julian R. Graves of Charlottesville., Ben will be missed by his extended family, myriad friends and co-workers. He will continue to serve his community by his expressed wish to be an organ donor where at least 100 patients will benefit from his gift. A scholarship to honor the memory of Benjamin Gordon Hair will be established at Albemarle High School, 2775 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. In lieu of flowers, please send your contributions there., A memorial service for our beloved Benjamin will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at First Baptist Church, 735 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia in care of the Reverend Mark Long, with a reception afterwards at the church. A private interment will take place at Monticello Memory Gardens on Tuesday, December 22, 2009., Benjamin, we love you and will always miss you. |
Billy Ray Elliott BRISTOL, Va. Billy Ray Elliott, 64, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 23, 1945, in Richlands, Va., and was a son of Edna Palmer Elliott and the late Elery Ellington Elliott. He was a member of Highlands Fellowship. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Elliott. Survivors are his wife, Sharon Parks Elliott; his son, Billy Elliott and wife Jennifer of Bristol Virginia; his daughter, Sherri Hall and husband Jeff of Bristol Virginia; his mother, Edna Palmer Elliott; four grandchildren, Kelci, Billy Ray, Zach and Dalton; a friend who was like a brother, Eddie Stout; and a special friend, Danny Mumpower. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA, with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eddie Stout, Danny Mumpower, Jeff Hall, Donny Quales, Darryl Baird and Bob Talbert. The family will receive friends at the Forest Hills Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the, . Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Billy Ray Elliott. |
s were held Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Md., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Blanche G. Freeman departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights, Va., She was born to the late Langston and Eva Thweatt Jackson in Prince George County, Va., on July 16, 1918., She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Union Baptist Church in Prince George County, Va., and later continued to worship and serve the Lord at First Baptist Church and Gillfield Baptist Church, respectively. She was a member of the Missionary Society at Gillfield., After serving her community for 50 years, she retired as a self-employed beautician and licensed barber. She was a member of the Virginia Beauticians Association and served part-time on the State Board of Cosmetology as a testing official for several years., She was a faithful member of the Fort Lee NCO Wives Club, Eastern Star and an avid bowler, and she had a love for outdoor activities, particularly gardening and fishing. She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, one daughter, Yvette Freeman Radcliffe (Charles M. Radcliffe, husband) of Newport News, Va.; two sons, Daniel R. Gill (Yvonne L. Gill, wife) of Burke, Va., and Lloyd A. Freeman of Miami; foster daughter, Shirley Colden of Petersburg, Va.; four loving grandchildren, Damon S. Radcliffe of Newport News, Va., Anitra Radcliffe of Raleigh, N.C., Sgt. Edward Radcliffe (U.S. Marine Corps) of Atlanta and Dana M. Gill of Manassas, Va.; a beloved great-granddaughter, Nooryia Radcliffe; two sisters, Lottie J. Brown of Ettrick, Va., and Estelle J. Evans of Petersburg, Va.; other surviving nieces and nephews, Theodore Giles of Hopewell, Va., Tyrone Jackson of Richmond, Va., Ade Olumiji and Marlon Brown of Ettrick, Va., Juanita Holland of Petersburg, Va., Linda Hollingsworth of Winston-Salem, N.C., Rosa Bundi of Philadelphia, Patricia Jackson of Hartford, Conn., Patricia Bates of Petersburg, Va., Chandra Mitchell of Mitchellville, Md., and Greta Davis of Bel Air, Md.; a host of other loving relatives and lifelong friends., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at City Point Veterans Cemetery, Hopewell, Va., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the funeral establishment., The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 20311 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, the day of the funeral services and may be contacted by calling (757) 236-3634., In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the, , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or the American Heart Society, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Bryan A. Campbell passed away at his home on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009., A native of Jamaica, N.Y., he had been a Newport News resident for 25 years., He received his BS degree from Polytechnic Institute of New York and later was employed for 30 years as an Aerospace Engineer at NASA. He was a member of AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association) and received the NASA Special Achievement Award; NASA Group Achievement Award; NASA Peer Award; eight NASA Performance Awards and the Department of Transportation Pilot Proficiency Award., Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Joan Laviscount Campbell; mother, Evelyn A. Campbell; father, Edgar A. Campbell; two brothers, Gregory A. Campbell (Zenola) and Kevin A. Campbell (Tamara); and a niece, Kenya Campbell., A memorial service will be conducted by Mr. Robert Alan Cross at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 111 Brown's Lane, Yorktown, Va. |
Ruth C. Bryant PORTSMOUTH - Ruth Carmelli Bryant, 80, of Dinwiddie Street, died Dec. 15, 2009. Mrs. Bryant, a native of Pittsburgh, was predeceased by her husband Raymond C. Bryant in 1969. She was the former owner and operator of 19th Century Antiques in Norfolk. She is survived by her son, Raymond M. Bryant of Portsmouth. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, by the Rev. David Cupps. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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HOPKINS, Clara N., 97, departed this life December 15, 2009. She is survived by her sister, Gladys Manuel; two brothers, Nathaniel (Ann) and Leonard Hopkins; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, 1 p.m., with Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson Sr. officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Clayton E. Puckett Sr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Clayton E. Puckett Sr., age 73, passed away on Dec. 17, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangemnts will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services. |
s 11 a.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s for Caroll Claudette Clemons will be held at 1 p.m. today in Olive Branch Cemetery. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge., Make a memorial contribution |
HARRIS, Mrs. Daisy, of Richmond, departed this life December 15, 2009. She was preceded in death by one son, Victor Pryor. She is survived by one daughter, Cecile Coleman (Joseph Jr.); four sons, Calvin Barnhart Sr. (Patrina), and Melvin (Sanya), Alvin (Druzelle) and Peter Pryor; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary L. Johnson and Glenda Barnhart; three brothers, Clarence (Renee), John H. (Cheryl) and Reginald Barnhart; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at Riverview Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Road. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
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CUNNINGHAM - In memory of Delores T. Cunningham. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day dear Mother, that we do not think of you. John Sr., John Jr., Christie, Karen & grandchildren. |
In Loving Memory of Derrick Braxton Your smiles we miss, Your laughter we treasure; Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Love, Your Family |
Mickie was born in Harrisonburg, Va., the eldest daughter of the late John Paul and Neva (Alexander) Michael, and grew up in Waynesboro, Va., She graduated from William and Mary in 1972 and worked as a medical transcriptionist, both for area hospitals and as her own business., Mickie was a longtime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Hampton, where she served as the parish musician, choir member, hand bell director, Vestry member, and Senior Warden. She also served and worshipped at Christ the King Episcopal Church in Poquoson and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport News. Mickie was a board member of Empower Hampton Roads and the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher., Mickie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gene; their two children, Paul, and his wife, Theresa, of Newport News; and Sarah Williams of Hampton; and her sisters, Sallie Lee of Bessemer, Ala., and Jeannie Michael of Hampton. She adored her four grandchildren, Hannah, Nicolas, and Noah Moser, and Brady Williams., In lieu of flowers, please make any memorial to the St. Mark's Outreach Fund., St. Mark's will have a Memorial Service of the Resurrection at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, followed by a reception in the parish hall. |
Donald Clyde Landreth ABINGDON, Va. On Dec. 16, 2009, Donald Clyde Landreth, 78, continued his spiritual journey, we celebrate his life, his commitment of service to his country, his passion for scouting, and during the final years of his time on earth the love for his grandchildren. He was born Dec. 22, 1930, in Bartley, W.Va., and was a son of the late Jessie Dillard and Marie Mitchum Landreth. He retired from Appalachian Power Company in 1992 with 43 years of service. He had served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and retired from Navy Reserves. He was an active leader in Boy Scouts of America since 1958 when he organized a Boy Scout troop in a rural area of Washington County and was currently serving on the Executive Board of the Sequoyah Council. He received the Pioneer Award, the Silver Beaver Award and the James E. West Fellowship Award. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, his was preceded in death by a brother, Dick Landreth of Bluefield, W.Va.; and a niece, Anna Marie Landreth Rodriguez of Ft. Worth, Texas. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Grubb Landreth; two sons, Mark Landreth and wife Karen of Mooresville, N.C., and Clyde Landreth and wife Pam of Catawba, Va.; his grandchildren, Kasey, Andrew and Taylor Landreth; his brother, Larry Landreth and wife Charlotte of Powell, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Roxanna Landreth of Bluefield, W.Va.; nephews, Dick Landreth of Bluefield, Va., and David Landreth of Knoxville, Tenn.; niece, Tracy Landreth Copley of Bluefield, W.Va.; and an aunt, Mildred Williams of Shawsville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Abingdon United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Weikel and Rev. Nicole Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Sequoyah Council, Camp Davy Crockett, P.O. Box 3010, Johnson City, TN; or to Abingdon United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Donald Clyde Landreth. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Doug Moog, 46, of Williamsburg, died Dec. 13, 2009. Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Williamsburg Community Chapel. Interment will be at Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Williamsburg Community Chapel. Online condolences maybe registered at |
s will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with Pastor Gary Poff and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
GALLAHER, Mark Anthony, 54, of Chesterfield, passed away December 14, 2009, at home after a seven-month battle with gastric cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lesley Vaughan Gallaher, of 31 years; his daughter, Lauren Harris; son, Jordan Gallaher; and son-in-law, Brian Harris. Mark was able to hold his first grandchild, Leah Brooke, born November 9, 2009. Mark is also survived by his parents, Bill and Helga Gallaher of Richmond; sisters, Stephanie Fulton of Richmond and Vicky Morris of Zebulon, N.C.; brothers-in-law, John Fulton and Mike Morris; niece, Amanda Morris Rager and husband, Josh; in-laws, Warren and Anna Vaughan of Bon Air; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lorna and Joe Anzelone; nephew and niece, Alex and Alise, all of Richmond. Mark was a graduate of University of Richmond and of the MCV School of Dentistry. As a local dentist, he had many devoted patients. Mark was a member of the Irish American Society. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, December 19 at Bon Air Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends and visitors at a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226, or the Central Virginia Foodbank, 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond, Va. 23229, or www.cvfb.org. |
GRIFFITH, Dr. William H., of Bon Air, died December 2, 2009 at home. He was 79 years old and had battled Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Bill grew up in Newark, Ohio and had remained in touch with his friends from elementary and high school. His memorial service will be Saturday, December 19, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Bill and Jane made the decision to give his body to the Anatomy Gifts Registry for Medical and Science research. Memorials can be given to the Capital Campaign of St. Michael's or the Coalition for IPF. |
Ernest Wade Dudley, 83, of Radford, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Bet Walker Lawson., Capt. Lawson was a decorated Naval Aviator. He served his country for 25 years, flying carrier onboard delivery during the Vietnam War, instructing pilots in training and conducting antisubmarine warfare in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In addition, he served tours in Washington, D.C., and aboard the U.S.S. Blue Ridge, Yokosuka, Japan, in support of U.S. Seventh Fleet operations., Upon retirement, Capt. Lawson became a licensed Certified Public Accountant and ran a successful tax consulting service in Mathews, Va. He was active in the local community, serving as Treasurer of the Mathews County Historical Society, Chairman of the Mathews County Wetlands Board, and was a charter member of the Mathews Community Foundation and McSEED (Mathews County Sustainable Economic and Environmental Development). He was also active with the Retired Officers of Mathews County Association, Mathews Ruritan Club, New Point Lighthouse Task Force, Old Thomas James Store Committee, Put-In Creek Dredging Project and the Mathews Yacht Club. Kingston Parish was very important to him and he served in various capacities, notably as Treasurer of the Parish and as a member of the Vestry., He was a graduate of Christchurch School, Middlesex, the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Psychology, and Central Michigan University with an MBA. He completed studies at the Industrial College of the Armed Services, Washington, D.C. He also attended the College of William & Mary and George Mason University in pursuit of his CPA designation., Dee loved flying, sailing, cruising aboard the Adrianna III, living in beautiful Mathews, and playing with his grandkids., He is survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Reed Ryerson Barnes of Elm City, N.C.; daughter, Adrian Hudgins and her husband, Kevin; daughter, Anna Benevente and her husband, Paul; and four grandchildren, Isabella, Julia, Lydia and Luca. He also is survived by his father, Capt. Dunbar Lawson Sr. USN (Ret.) of Mathews; sister, Susan L. McKnight and husband, George of Cardinal; sister-in-law, William Anne Barnes Pamplin and husband, Evan of Easley, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews and cousins., The family will receive friends at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church, Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, Va., on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. |
LAWSON, Dunbar Jr., Capt. USN (Ret.), age 66, of Mathews, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Bet Walker Lawson. Capt. Lawson was a decorated Naval Aviator. He served his country for 25 years, flying carrier onboard delivery during the Vietnam War, instructing pilots in training, and conducting anti-submarine warfare in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. In addition, he served tours in Washington, D.C. and aboard the U.S.S. Blue Ridge, Yokosuka, Japan, in support of U.S. Seventh Fleet operations. Upon retirement, Capt. Lawson became a licensed Certified Public Accountant and ran a successful tax consulting service in Mathews, Va. He was active in the local community, serving as treasurer of the Mathews County Historical Society, Chairman of the Mathews County Wetlands Board, and was a charter member of the Mathews Community Foundation and McSEED (Mathews County Sustainable Economic and Environmental Development). He was also active with the Retired Officers of Mathews County Association, Mathews Ruritan Club, New Point Lighthouse Task Force, Old Thomas James Store Committee, Put-In Creek Dredging Project and the Mathews Yacht Club. Kingston Parish was very important to him and he served in various capacities, notably as treasurer of the Parish and as a member of the Vestry. He was a graduate of Christchurch School, Middlesex, the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Psychology, and Central Michigan University with an MBA. He completed studies at the Industrial College of the Armed Services, Washington, D.C. He also attended the College of William & Mary and George Mason University in pursuit of his CPA designation. Dee loved flying, sailing, cruising aboard the Adrianna III, living in beautiful Mathews, and playing with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Reed Ryerson Barnes of Elm City, North Carolina; daughter, Adrian Hudgins and her husband, Kevin; daughter, Anna Benevente and her husband, Paul; and four grandchildren, Isabella, Julia, Lydia and Luca. He also is survived by his father, Capt. Dunbar Lawson Sr. USN (Ret.) of Mathews; sister, Susan L. McKnight and husband, George, of Cardinal; sister-in-law, William Anne Barnes Pamplin and husband, Evan, of Easley, South Carolina; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va. on Friday, December 18, 2009 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church, Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, Va. on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in Wytheville, conducted by Pastor David Tripp and Pastor Jim Cox. Interment to follow in the Banks Cemetery in Hillsville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grubb Funeral Home. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Verbena M. Askew of Suffolk, Va., and Sonja A. Brewer (James) of Hampton, Va.; a son, Earl R. Askew Jr. (Lorraine) of Hampton; an aunt, Frances Hoggard of Philadelphia, Pa.; four grandchildren, Ashley Blowe, Brandon Blowe, Alex Brewer and Kaghon Askew, all of Hampton; and one great-grandson, Cameron Bradley of Newport News; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is also survived by a former wife, Catherine Askew of Newport News., Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Askew; two sisters, Bernice Lewis and Carrie Martin; and one brother, Marshall Askew., Earl Askew was small in stature but he carried himself like a big man, and he did so with dignity and grace. He was a man of taste, who never wore shorts, and never wore an article of clothing that was plaid. He dressed in classic cuts and neutral colors, and he favored suits of black, brown, gray or navy. He liked nice cars, but he would never have owned or driven one that was red., His children learned right and wrong from him, but they learned a great deal more. He was loving toward them, and toward his grandchildren and he will be missed. |
Thelma B. Eblen, 88, of Salem, Va., died Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at First United Methodist Church, Salem. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWTON - Edmund Gilbert Johnson, of Newtown, Va., departed this life Dec. 15, 2009, in a Newport News Nursing Center., He is survived by children, Tammy Johnson and Angela Johnson both of Newport News, Iris Jones of Washington, D.C. and Gilbert Johnson of California., Viewing will be Friday Dec. 18 from noon to 7 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock, Va. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Sparta, Va. The Rev. J. Beasley, pastor officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Online guest book is available at |
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Adams, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in John Randolph Medical Center., She was a life-long resident of this area and a member of the Hopewell Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lula Mason Craven; and her husband, Russell Adams; her son, Steven L. Freeman; a sister, Ethel Jones; and three brothers, Earl, James and Eugene Craven., Surviving is her granddaughter, Chelsey Freeman of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Mildred DeWolfe and Nancy Stacy, both of Chester; two nieces, Judy Cutrona of Prince George, and Nancy Ingalsbe and husband, Terry, of Herndon, Va.; two nephews, Billy Rook and wife, Mary Lou, of Helena, Mont., and Scott Stacy and his wife, Barbara, of Chester., The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Bermuda Memorial Park, with the Rev. Wayne Pennington, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the Hopewell Church of the Brethern, 4415 Monroe St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolence may be registered |
ADAMS, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann, 81, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in John Randolph Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the Hopewell Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lula Mason Craven; her husband, Russell Adams; her son, Steven L. Freeman; a sister, Ethel Jones; and three brothers, Earl, James and Eugene Craven. Surviving are her granddaughter, Chelsey Freeman of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Mildred DeWolfe and Nancy Stacy, both of Chester; two nieces, Judy Cutrona of Prince George and Nancy Ingalsbe and husband, Terry, of Herndon, Va.; two nephews, Billy Rook and wife, Mary Lou, of Helena, Mont., and Scott Stacy and his wife, Barbara, of Chester. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 18, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Bermuda Memorial Park, with Rev. Wayne Pennington, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Hopewell Church of the Brethren, 4415 Monroe St., Hopewell, Va. 23860. Condolence may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com. |
Elizabeth was a native of Gloucester, and was a Peninsula resident for more than 70 years. She was a member of Asbury Wesleyan Church. She became a resident of St. Francis Nursing Center in Newport News five years ago, where she was active with the Welcoming Committee and the Activities Committee, and led the Wednesday Bible Study. Elizabeth felt her mission in life was to pass the message of salvation on to others., Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Herman L. Harris., She is survived by two sons, EPP Edwards and his wife, Sandie of Cameron, Wis., Grover Edwards and his wife, Joan of Newport News, Va.; two daughters, Barbara Davis and her husband, Bill of Newport News, Va., Frances Sanders and her husband, Woody of Hampton, Va.; and an adopted son, Paul Ray. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren., A special thank you to Dr. Nagraj and the staff of St. Francis Nursing Home for their compassion and support., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton with the Rev. Gary Rich officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Gloucester. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, in the funeral home. |
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GREENHILL, Ellen Rosetta "Coolie," 64, of Richmond, Va., departed this life Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
LOMAX-THOMAS, Ellen E. "Beck," departed this life on December 13, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Alvin D. Thomas; four children, Shermelle Cousin (Arthur), Sherman R. Smith Jr., Karen Hazaimeh (Yahia) and David A. Smith Sr. of Robins Air Force Base, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Brown and Evelyn Cunningham; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday (today), from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Homegoing celebration 12 noon Saturday, at Redeem C.O.G.I.C., 5601 Bryce Ln. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. www.wilsonafs.com |
Emily Janice Owen Burge, 66, of Colonial Heights, passed away Dec. 15, 2009., She was preceded in death by her dear mother, Kathleen Trent Owen., She is survived by her four children, Robin Lynn, Richard Duane, De'Anna Leigh Kiser and Robert Bruce Burge Jr. She was affectionately know as Mamoo by her grandchildren, William Jeffery and Gabrielle Emily-Anne Kiser, and Kathryn Evan. She also is survived by her brother, Burton Lacy Owen and his wife, Patricia; and her devoted niece, Catherine Pond., Emily was a dental assistant for over 40 years: 20 years for Dr. Richard Roadcap. Prior to that she was with Dr. Richard Wray and Dr. Richard Bates for 20 years., The family wishes to give a special thank you to Kim Dobson, Agnes Adom and Emily Moody for all of their heart-felt love and care given to Emily during her recent illness., A celebration of life will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Emily's favorite restaurant, The Colonial Restaurant, 1 Dunlop Village, Colonial Heights., Memorial contributions can be made in her honor to the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center. |
DuFour - Emmaline Katherine 12/17/08 Precious baby, in our hearts and God's loving arms forever. Grandma and Papa Bennett |
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolphus J. Hill Jr., Surviving to love and cherish her memory are her children, Patricia A. Simms, Chrystal L. Dixon and husband, Curtis, Anthony Hill of Eldorado Hills, Calif., and Terri Hill; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; stepmother, Mildred Holmes; sisters, Maggie Bethea of Baltimore, Md., Viola Stevens and Thelma Corbitt of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brothers, Ed James and Alton Holmes and wife, Brenda, also of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Barbara Davis and husband, Bernard, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and a host of nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20, at Parklawn - Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday morning, Dec. 21, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park., Friends are encouraged to visit, to share memories and words of condolence with the family. |
HICKMAN, Eugene W. Sr., 82, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was the widower of Lois W. Hickman; and is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Bach, Frances Kibler, Sarah Burles and Margaret Hambro; sons, Eugene Wallace Hickman Jr. and Darryl Wayne Hickman; sister, Ruth Wright; sister-in-law, Barbara Hickman; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Hickman was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and a former sales rep. with Eskimo Pie. His funeral service and interment will be private. |
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Mrs. Fannie Virginia Rhodes, of 2733 Homestead Drive, Petersburg, Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at her residence., Funeral arrangements entrusted to staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-89111, |
s will be held 4 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Ronald J. Feuer NORFOLK - Ronald J. Feuer, who has been known since 1971 as Ron Lahav, passed away in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, Nov. 30, 2009. Son of the late Julius and Frieda Feuer, the family moved to Tidewater in his early infancy. He attended public schools in Norfolk and Portsmouth and was a member of the "lost Class of 1959" at Granby High School. His B.A. was from The American University and his M.S. and specialist degrees were from Indiana University in Bloomington. He taught at what is now University of Louisiana at Lafayette and served as chairman of the department of history and political science at Talledega College in Alabama. Settling in Israel in 1971, where he Hebraicized his name to Lahav, he held the post of research coordinator at the Henrietta Szold Institute-The Israel National Institute for Research in the Behavioral Sciences. He then served as a senior civilian research officer with the department of behavioral sciences with the Israel Defense Forces. Moving to England in 1984, he owned and operated an international commercial information brokerage. Lahav is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Southwell, and by his brother Stanley Feuer and his wife Eileen May of Midlothian, Va.; as well as family members in California, New York and Israel. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Newcastle Gosforth and Newcastle Reform Synagogue. Cremation and burial at sea took place in Newcastle, England., Make a memorial contribution |
CASH, Florence Elizabeth Allen, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Born in Cooperstown, New York, she served her country in WWII as an Ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps. She made a career in nursing, with most of her years as a public health nurse in Milton, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Albert Cash; two brothers, George and David Allen; and one sister, Olivet Allen. She is survived by her sister, Edith Goodrich; her daughter, Penelope "Penny" and her husband, Jim Jefcoats; her son, Peter and his wife, Lisa; and her son, Paul and his wife, Carol. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Sandra Sullivan, Jonathan Jefcoats, Scott Cash, Bryan Cash and Jennifer Axselle; and five great-grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Grace, Margaret and Catherine. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Hanover at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009. In lieu of flowers, Florence requested that donations be made to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 13204, Pensacola, Fla., 32591. |
. Services will also be held in Lima, Ohio, at a later date where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife who passed away in June. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Seniors Visitation How-R-U Program, c/o The Allen County Sheriff's Office, 333 N. Main St., Lima, OH 45801-4434. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
was held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Star of David of the Palm Beaches, 9321 Memorial Park Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33421. Rabbi Brett Goldstein officiated. For those who wish, you may make contributions to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Make a memorial contribution |
will take place at Church of the Holy Family on Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Slattery presiding along with the Rev. Thomas Quinlan. Mr. Forte's wishes that his ashes be scattered at sea will take place in a private ceremony on Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 5545, Virginia Beach, VA 23455., Make a memorial contribution |
Frank Blaha Jr. 12/24/37 - 12/10/08 Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. We miss you, your family. |
COLLINS, Franklin D. In loving memory of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, we love and miss you. Constantly wishing you were here, but one year ago God called his loving angel home. We will forever and ever keep your memory alive. ~Love your family |
MANASCO, George Calton, 88, of Richmond, passed away on December 16, 2009. George was born in Sacramento, Calif., served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and found the love of his life in Virginia and never left. George was preceded in death by his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Richard Heretick of Richmond. He is survived by his loving bride of 65 years, Hazel Morse Manasco; sons, Mark Manasco and his wife, Betty Jo, of Richmond, and John Manasco of West Point; grandchildren, Brian Heretick and wife, Kathy, Damen Heretick and wife, Heidi, Patrick Heretick, Caitlyn Felps and husband, Jordan, Allison Manasco, Bridget Manasco, Jessica Manasco and Matthew Manasco; great-grandchildren, Ryan Heretick, Riley Heretick, Elliott Heretick and Caleb Heretick. George will be remembered for his zest for life that was contagious to all who knew him and those whose lives he touched. He was a devoted husband, loving father and affectionate grandfather whose motto in life was to "pass it on." He lived life to the fullest and always believed that his cup truly runneth over. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Chesterfield Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlake United Methodist Church, 6601 Woodlake Village Pkwy., Midlothian, Va. 23112. Interment 3 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Yorktown, Va. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made in his memory to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. |
She graduated from George P. Phenix High School in 1942. In 1946 she graduated from Hampton Institute (University)., Georgia enjoyed a strong relationship with God. When she moved to Gloucester, she became affiliated with First Baptist Church, Ordinary., Sissy, as she was affectionately known to her family, was preceded in death by her husband, W. Leon Redcross; brother, Sgt. Willie Rowe, (Korean War); and a sister, Virginia Rowe McKeller., She leaves to cherish her memory, two children, daughter, Myra Y. Mauney Edwards, (Warsaw, Va.) and a son, Melville L. Mauney Jr., (Brenda) (Hampton, Va.); four grandchildren, Patrice E. Dilworth, Marquita L. Edwards, Adrienne R. Mauney, and M. Lander Mauney III (Jasmine); nephew, Charles McKeller (Ruth); niece, Yvonne M. Perry (Plummer); stepdaughter, Marian R. Hayden; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at First Baptist Church in Ordinary, Va., (Gloucester County). Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Ordinary, Va., (Gloucester County). |
BROWN, Geraldine "Ms. Night Train," of Richmond, entered eternal life December 16, 2009. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the |
will be at a later date. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Gloria McVeigh Wood Rickard, 78, of Earlysville, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family., She was born in Earlysville on January 9, 1931, a daughter of the late Lawrence Newton Wood and Sinie Watson Wood. She lived her entire life in sight of her birthplace. Gloria was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Rickard; and a brother, Grafton McNeil Wood., Gloria was a hard worker. She farmed along with her husband, tended her flower gardens and loved working in her flea market. She was also an excellent cook, taking pride in making the best turkey and gravy, of anyone., She is survived by her daughter, Ann Rickard Parr and her husband, Jimmy, of Earlysville; her granddaughter, Stephanie Parr Herring and her husband, Anthony, and their daughter Megan Alexandra Herring, all of Ruckersville. Gloria is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn Wood Hall of Earlysville and Sarah Wood Rice and her husband, Jimmy, of Hampton; a brother, Winston Shelton Wood and his wife, Margaret, of Charlottesville., The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., Interment will be private., Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
at 11 a.m. The family wishes to thank the staff of Brighton Gardens for caring for Mom for the last 10 months. Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Ronald L. Gross Jr. NORFOLK - Ronald L. Gross Jr. died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. A funeral will be held today, Dec. 18, at noon in Refuge COGIC, Chesapeake. His family received friends at Riddick Funeral Service Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Valerie Myers (Sissy) HALL 3/9/1959 12/17/2006, It's your Third Anniversary, in Heaven, Time seems so hard for Us, but it must be like a blink of an eye to You in Heaven. We love and miss You so very much everyday. Thank God that as time passes for us we know We are drawing closer and closer to that Great Day of Reunion in Heaven with You. The Day when time no longer will matter and words like pain, separation, and tears will no longer exist, for We will have all of Eternity to be together again. We love You and anxiously look forward to that day!!!, All Your Family & Friends, as always P&V4EVR, Make a memorial contribution |
Barbara Lee Jackson Hamilton, 72, of Bedford, Va., died on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
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Harold Dean Sykes BRISTOL, Va. Harold Dean "Skeeter" Sykes, age 51, a former resident of Damascus, Va., passed away on Dec. 16, 2009, at his home. He leaves behind his wife, Angie; son, Travis and his companion and pet, Cooper. Harold's wishes were not to have a formal funeral service, but he wished to have his family and many friends celebrate his life. All of his friends and family are invited to share their memories on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Damascus General Store. Expressions of sympathy and memories may be shared with the family at |
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Trey had a charismatic personality, excelled in academics and had a gift for music. He received his elementary, junior high, and high school education in the Hampton City Schools Gifted and Talented Program during which time he received numerous awards and recognitions. Trey was a 1991 honors graduate of Kecoughtan High School and the recipient of an academic scholarship to Morehouse Colllege graduating Cum Laude in 1996 with a BA in Marketing. While at Moorehouse, Trey interned at several record label companies with subsequent hire after graduation at Mercury Records/Polygram and Island Music Group. Upon returning to Virginia, Trey was employed by Clear Channel Radio (103 JAMZ) as a Marketing and Sales Consultant and IDEARC Media/ Verizon Yellow Pages as a Business Consultant., Trey was a loving son, devoted brother, and loyal friend who cherished his family. His passing leaves a tremendous void in their lives. He is survived by his loving parents; his sister, Lisa Adams; and a host of relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, Dec. 19, at Hampton University Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Kevin Swann giving the eulogy. Entombment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens., Viewing will be held today from noon to 6 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel and also two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Donations may be made to NAMI Hampton/Newport News, 100 A Medical Drive, Hampton, VA 23666. |
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Mr. Herbert E. "Herb" Moore, 57, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital. God spoke quietly to his son, Herbert, to tell him it's time to come home., He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Moore and his father, James Moore., He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Jason Tyler; one sister, Barbara Lawson; one brother, Edward W. Moore and his wife, Queen; two nieces, Patricia Moore and Lashawn Dockery and her husband, Quincey; two nephews, Dwayne Moore and Alphonzo Moore; one great-niece, Taitiana Brown; three great- nephews, Alphonzo Moore Jr., Ronald Moore and Darius Gear; and devoted relatives and lifetime friends., His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland, Virginia., The family will receive friends 12 p.m., one hour prior to the celebration of his life 1 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Columbia, Virginia. The Reverend Jackson will officiate. Interment will be at the church cemetery. |
MOORE, Mr. Herbert E. "Herb," 57, of Goochland, Va. On Saturday, December 12, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, God spoke quietly to his son Herbert to tell him it's time to come home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Moore; and father, James Moore. He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Jason Tyler; one sister, Barbara Lawson; one brother, Edward W. Moore (Queen); two nieces, Patricia Moore and Lashawn Dockery (Quincey); two nephews, Dwayne Moore and Alphonzo Moore; one great-niece, Taitiana Brown; three great-nephews, Alphonzo Moore Jr., Ronald Moore and Darius Gear; and devoted relatives and lifetime friends. His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. The family will receive friends at 12 noon, one hour prior to the celebration of his life on Saturday, December 19, 2009, 1 p.m., at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Columbia, Va. Rev. Jackson officiating. Interment church cemetery. |
s will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke, Va., with Pastor Tim Martin officiating., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2009, in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with Pastor Lee Sarver and Pastor Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in the Ross Cemetery in Craig County. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
Hugh M. Chesebro BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Hugh M. Chesebro, 69, was called home on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Hugh was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Sherburne, N.Y. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 to 1963. Mr. Chesebro will be remembered by many friends and co-workers at Save-A-Lot, Bristol Tennessee, where he worked prior to his illness. Preceding him in death were his father, Ted Chesebro; mother, Bertha Gould Weeden; beloved stepfather, Otis Weeden; infant granddaughter, Clair Chesebro; sister, Geneva Winchell; four brothers, Robert, Harry, Russell and Ted Chesebro; two brothers--in-law, Harold Winchell and Robert Caserta. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Chesebro of the home; daughter, Melissa Young and her husband Grady of Spencer, Va.; son, Hugh Paul Chesebro and his wife Amy of Bristol Tennessee; "daughter", Amy Murphy of Sherburne; "son", Doug Bennett of Holmesville, N.Y.; three granddaughters, Angelica Young, Amanda Young and her fianc‚ Randall Alcorn, Bryanna Young, all of Spencer; three sisters, Doris Caserta, Barbara Elliott (Dick), Sandy Weeden (Kay); two brothers, Donald Chesebro (MaryLynn), Gordan Weeden (Debbie); sister-in-law, Debbie Relyea (Larry); many special nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces, great-great- nephews and great-great-nieces. Memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620, where Mr. Chesebro was a member. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wellmont Hospice House of Bristol, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620; Addilynn United Methodist Church, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620; St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To post online condolences, please visit our Web site at |
Emmett Richard Irvine, 71, of Lexington, Va., died Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Burial 11 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at New Monmouth Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 5014, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
SMITHFIELD - J. Bedford 'Jack' Wooley passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, at his nursing home in Virginia., Jack was predeceased by his wife, Maggie., He is survived by his son, David, daughter-in-law, Claire, grandson, Will Wooley of Smithfield, Va., and granddaughter, Christy Dickerson of Clearwater, Fla.; son, John, daughter-in-law, Mary Jean, grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian, Laura, Leanne, Robert and Erin of Monroe, Conn. |
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 |
Lillian Dillon R. Jacobs VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillian Dillon Roughton Jacobs, 90, went home to be with the Lord Dec. 16, 2009, after a brief illness. Lillian was one of seven children born to Wyke and Lillie Dillon in Columbia, N.C. She was the beloved wife of W. Clement Jacobs and leaves one son, Ronald Roughton and wife Florence; three grandchildren, Jennifer Speiers and husband David, Dana Andre and husband Fred, Holly Lawrence and husband Eric; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Kathryn Cullipher of Leesburg, Fla. Lillian was preceded in death by her first husband, Miles Roughton in 1959. Though born and raised in North Carolina, she lived most of her life in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. After coming to the Lord at 55 years of age, Lillian became very active in the church and for the last 14 years was a member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Dec. 18, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. The Rev. Prentis McGoldrick will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWN, Jacqueline "Jackie" Happy Birthday to our Daughter and Mommie. ~Love, Mom & Bill and your daughter, Lauren |
EDWARDS, James Carl, 80, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2009. Carl was the wonderful husband, soul-mate and best friend of Mavis C. Edwards for over 60 years; a beloved father and special friend to the Reverend James A. Edwards of Midlothian, Virginia; a special father-in-law to Loyce Edwards; and a dear grandfather of J. Andrew Edwards and his wife, Keeli, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Carl Edwards. He was also an active and beloved member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church for over 30 years, following several years of service in the United Methodist congregations at Belmont and Walmsley Boulevard. Thank you to many business acquaintances of Carl's Radiator and Auto Glass, Inc. for over 35 years of patronage. Thanks also to the staff and friends of Southerland Place for their many kindnesses. Following a funeral service in Nashville, N.C., a celebration of Carl's life will be held at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, Midlothian, Va. on Sunday, December 20 at 2:30 p.m. Donations in Carl's memory to Bon Secours Hospice are most welcome. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Chapel of Nashville, 226 S. Barnes Street, Nashville, N.C. 27856. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.johnsonfuneralsand cremations.com. |
HOPE, Mr. James H., 78, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Thursday, December 17, 2009. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
James Frederick Johnson James Frederick Johnson, age 66, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at NHC Health Care. He was born July 7, 1943, to the late Robert Johnson and Elizabeth Gerlack Johnson. He had lived in Bristol for the past 11 years, having moved here from Baltimore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Johnson. Survivors: wife, Deborah Lynn Mumpower Johnson; son, James Frederick Johnson Jr.; sister, Marlene; brothers, Bob Johnson and wife Tina, Joe Johnson and wife Darlene; half-brother, Tony Crone; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, from the Colonial Mausoleum Chapel in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Jack Stevens officiating. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
JOHNSON- In loving memory of James Alfred "Paz" Johnson, who departed this life December 19, 1999. Ten years ago you left us, but we remember you still. We love you, we miss you and we always will. ~Family & Friends |
Jimmy is survived by one brother, Bill Young and his wife, Betty Lee, of Harrisonburg, Va.; sister, Virginia Slicer of Hampton; daughter, Linda Thompson and her husband, Artie 'Tom', of Carrollton, Va.; stepdaughters, Linda Peeler and her husband, Chuck, of Newport News and Judy Fleicher of New York; grandchildren, Cathy Windham and her husband, Brian, of Poquoson, Jay Young of Poquoson, Scott Lawson of Fayetteville, N.C., and Michael Lawson of Carrollton; five great-grandchildren, Casidy, Nicole, Holly, Monique, Niki; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind beloved dogs, Dodi and Dee Dee., He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Jasper Young; son, James R. Young Jr.; and brother, John Young., To his friends and neighbors in Pasture Point: James always loved and enjoyed his community for always being attentive to his needs and his well being., The family wishes to gives special thanks to Nichole Bryd-Wells for the excellent care and love she gave to Jimmy during his final days., The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Parklawn–Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of James's life will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens. |
James David Repass James David Repass, 54, died Dec. 16, 200, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was born in Bristol Tennessee on March 7, 1955 to the late James William and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Repass. He was retired from Electrolux and spent much of his time doing volunteer work for Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church and Tennessee High Viking Booster Club. He was also a member of the Bristol Jaycee's. He is survived by his aunt, Mrs. E.J. Johnson of Bristol Virginia; and cousins, Tom Johnson of Marietta, Ga., Ann Kelly of Bel Aire, Md., Tom Piott of Weaver, Ala., and Charles Coulson Jr. of California. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 o'clock Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3 o'clock with Rev. James Oxendine officiating. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
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John was a native of Ohio and moved to Newport News in 1967. He loved his family and friends and was respected by all who knew him. He began his career with Newport News Shipbuilding in 1978, completing his apprenticeship. He received his bachelor's degree in Engineering from ODU and then continued his career with Northrop Grumman. He was the proud owner of Major Amusements and his passion for his business showed in the enthusiasm and energy he put into it. This endeavor brought great joy to him as well as those he served., He was preceded in death by his father, John A. Major Sr.; and his mother, Patricia C. Major., Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Terri Major; daughters, Cate and Christina; two sisters, Debbie McGowan and her husband, Bill and Patty Long and her husband, Dave; two brothers, Ricky and his wife, Judy, and Bobby and his wife, Mary Ann; parents-in-law, Lewis and Anne Copeland; sister-in-law, Myron Copeland; brother-in-law, Lewis Copeland and his wife, Vicky; and many other loving relatives and dear friends., The family will receive friends and loved ones from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A celebration of John's life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at St. Jerome Catholic Church., , 11835 Canon Blvd., Ste. A102, Newport News, VA 23606. |
SUFFOLK - John L. Nicholas Jr., 83, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009., A native and former resident of Hampton, he moved to Suffolk in 1974., A graduate of Hampton High School, he was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Suffolk, and was a current pastor of Bible Baptist Church, Suffolk., Mr. Nicholas was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Nicholas., Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Beatrice Ann Nicholas; daughter, Dianne Goodrich and husband, Tim of Lexington, N.C.; three sons, David Nicholas and wife, Faye of Edenton, N.C., Timothy Nicholas of Suffolk and Paul Nicholas and wife, Dana of Forest; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren., A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newport News jail ministries or a favorite charity. |
KOWALSKI, John R., age 49, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born to the late Mike and Sara Higbee Kowalski, John was a graduate of New Albany High School, Class of 1978, and received his Bachelor of Science, Business, from Ohio State University. John began, and ended, his career with OhioHealth, most recently as Senior Vice-President, Finance. He lived and worked in Richmond for many years. He is survived by his son, Michael Andrew Kowalski of Dublin; brothers and sisters, Mike (Susan) Kowalski of Sunnyvale, Calif., Rick (Judy) Kowalski of Lakeland, Fla., Marian (Larry Kilgallen) Kowalski, of Newton, Mass. and June (Gary) Burgess of Lakeland, Fla.; aunt, Mrs. Wallace Higbee of Romeo, Michigan; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, Ohio 43065, (614)-792-1471, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750,¼mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, New Albany, Ohio. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to St. Brigid of Kildare School, 7179 Avery Rd., Dublin, Ohio 43017; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,Tenn. 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr.,Tampa, Fla. 33607, in John's memory. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com. |
Tears were shed, the moment you left, Peace for you, as you took your last breath, A beautiful angel sent to bless our hearts, In memory of you after ten year's depart, We needed you here, but God needed you more. Perfect wings carried you to Heaven's door. In loving memory, Jonathon Allen Duesing. |
In Loving Memory of Norris (Red) JONES 2/20/1934 12/18/2004, My heart still aches in sadness. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know., Your Loving Wife, Thelma, Make a memorial contribution |
Carrie Edwards Jordan NORFOLK - Mrs. Carrie Edwards Jordan, 73, peacefully departed this life in her sleep Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at her home after a brief illness. Mrs. Jordan was born in 1936 in Smithfield, Isle of Wright County, Virginia, the daughter of the late William Lee and Blanche Picott Edwards. She was predeceased by a brother, Steve Edwards; a sister, Virginia Edwards; and her former husband, Ervin L. Jordan Sr. Mrs. Jordan was a retired employee of several Norfolk families. She enjoyed mall walking, shopping, and visits by her children. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Patricia Benjamin of Norfolk; two sons, Prof. Ervin L. Jordan Jr. (Lorraine) of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia; and Robert E. Jordan, U.S. Army, retired, of Fairfax, Va.; her sisters, Dorothy P. Edwards and Anne B. Allen, both of Newark, N.J.; a brother, William Herbert Edwards of Norfolk; various nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 19, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Mrs. Jordan will be interred in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
DALE CITY - Joseph Lee Blount Sr., 65, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at his home following a courageous battle with Cancer., He is survived by his wife, Dorella; three daughters, Joanne T. Major (Keith), Dianne L. Blount, Jomaine K. Carter (Robert), Catherine Marie Blount; one son, Joseph L. Blount Jr. (Tomeika); two special stepchildren, Waynette Garcia, and Jonathan (Allyn) Lovelace; 12 grandchildren; his mother, Virginia Blount; four brothers, George Blount (Emily), Frank Blount (Gwen), Wayne Blount (Yvonne) and John Blount (Monica); five sisters, Shealler Perry (Clarence), Louise Fauntleroy (George), Andria Hall (Morris, Sr.), Gail Harris (John Sr.), and Margaret Davis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends., A funeral service is scheduled for noon Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 11150 Emmanuel Church Road, Smithfield, Va., with public viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service. Burial is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Va., Funeral arrangements by Shivers Funeral Chapel, 12749 Courthouse Hwy, Smithfield, Va., (757) 357-9500. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEW KENT - Joye Humphreys Harris died at her home on Dec. 15, in New Kent., She was the daughter of the late Homer A. and Ruth Gilbert Humphreys born on Aug. 11, 1931, in Buena Vista, Va., Joye received her degree from Longwood College and graduated in the class of 1952 and taught for several years. She was a loving mother, companion and friend. A longtime member of the Saint Peter's Church, she served on the altar guild and provided the church with acolytes for nearly 25 years., Joye is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Malcolm Hart Harris Jr.; and their five sons and their wives, Malcolm and Barbie of Kentucky; Jere and Donna of New Kent; Meade and Susan of Albemarle; Allan and Monica of Chesterfield; and Henry of Henrico; 10 grandchildren, Sarah, Mary Hart, Taylor, Shannon, Derek, Lauren, Miles, Rebecca, Kelly, and Emily Joye; a brother, Homer A. Humphreys and wife, Virginia, of West Point; three sisters, Faye Sadler of West Point, Anne Talman of Richmond, and Kaye and her husband, Al DeSpain, of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Mary Hart and her husband, Fred Satterwhite, of Williamsburg and Betsy Smith of Louisa., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Saint Peter's Church in New Kent County, Va. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va., Condolences may be registered at |
She was a native of Petersburg and a longtime Peninsula resident. Juanita spent the last several years in Martinsville residing at Blue Ridge Manor Assisted Living. While there, it became her ministry to play the piano for many of the services. She was a longtime, faithful member of North Riverside Baptist Church where she enjoyed teaching in all of the age groups and was a member of the adult choir. She retired from Newport News Public Schools in 1983 as a secretary at Ferguson High School., She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, M. Hawthorne Granger Jr.; and one son, M. H. Granger III., Survivors include one son, Robert D. 'Rocky' Granger and his wife, Cynthia Dobrinski of Martinsville; one daughter, Marcia G. McQuitty and her husband, David of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Suzette Granger McIlwaine and her husband, Dr. Ben of Leesburg; two sisters, Ruth Mitchell and Marvine Windle of Hampton; four grandchildren, Joy Granger Getz and her husband, Andy of Denver, Colo., Michael McQuitty and his wife, Vicki, of Syracuse, N.Y., Richard McQuitty and his wife, Rachel of Killeen, Texas, and Stephen McQuitty of Glen Rose, Texas; three great-granddaughters, Danielle, Breanna and Hannah; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David McQuitty and the Rev. Michael McQuitty officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at North Riverside Baptist Church, 311 Selden Lane, Newport News, VA 23606 or the Michael Scholarship Fund for International Students c/o Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 22000, Fort Worth, Texas 76122. |
McCLAINE - KARL SCOTT In loving memory of our son, who passed away December 18, 1998. Just when his days seemed brightest, Just when his hopes seemed best, God called him from amongst us, To his eternal rest. Sadly missed, but God knows best. Love, Mom, Mary; Dad, Pete; and Family |
EBERLY - Kevin Matthew HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN! Mama, Daddy and Frankie Kirsten and Matthew |
Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband, John Michael Flynn; her parents, Vincent and Marie Gallagher; and five brothers., Kathleen leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Francis Dale Stone; two sons, Sean Michael Flynn and his wife, Melissa and Denis Flynn and his wife, Victoria; three daughters, Maureen Pittman and her husband, Gary, Erin Ann Evans and her husband, James and Kathleen Flynn Hoerning and her husband, Chris; eight grandsons; and a sister, Mary Ann Wood., Friends are encouraged to visit |
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s will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at Abingdon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Walter Weikel and the Rev. Nicole Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 256, 5950 Newport Road, Catawba, Va. 24070, of which his son, Clyde, serves as Scoutmaster and his grandson, Andrew, is a member; or to Abingdon United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, Va. 24210, 276-623-2700, is serving the family of Donald Clyde Landreth., Make a memorial contribution |
. The Lee family is being served by Horne Funeral Service and Crematory, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
will be at the Sherwood Chapel Mausoleum on Monday, December 21, 2009, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Meadows officiating. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel is handling the arrangements. 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Ms. Lillie Belle Lewis-Garrett, 53, of 2308 Macklin Circle, Hopewell, died Dec. 17, 2009, at her residence., Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. Condolences may be sent to our Web site, |
CLIFTON, Linda Sue, of Richmond, after a lengthy illness, went home to be with God on December 14, 2009. Left heartbroken, but blessed for having known her are her husband, Rodney Clifton; her children, Thomas Clifton (Howard), Kathy Henion (Greg), Sherry and Tammy Clifton; grandchildren, Mark, Kara and Claire Clifton, Fiona Henion, Jeffrey Burks; siblings, Carolyn Cox (Tim), Wayne Williams (Sharon), Jerry Williams (Suzanne); nieces and nephews, Brian (Mike) and Jason Hudson, Chris (Laura) and Courtney Williams, Shelby Doyle (Heath), Lee Williams, Liz and Nathan Cox and Don Smith. Linda was an agent and broker for Century 21 Old Richmond Realty. When her poor health required that she stop working, she was very disappointed. Linda truly loved her work. Linda's devotion to her family was constant and without limit. She never met anyone whom she didn't take into her heart. Linda was selfless and generous to anyone who was in need. A close family friend said, "Linda has a heart that is bigger than she is." She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where the funeral service also will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
FRANKLIN, Linda Hall Smith, 61, of Haynesville, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She was a member of Totuskey Baptist Church and a hairdresser. Survivors are her husband, Larry Franklin; her sons, Dwayne Sanders (Tonya) of Haynesville, Shane Sanders of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Lance Franklin of Haynesville, and Heath Franklin (Cindy) of Haynesville; her mother, Nell Smith of Sharps; her sisters, Carolyn Neal (Skip) of Richmond and Sarah "Scottie" Carter (Bobby) of Tappahannock; and her grandchildren, Bailey Franklin, Jared Sanders, Logan Franklin, and Brennan Franklin; and several nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis S. Smith. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Totuskey Baptist Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to Totuskey Baptist Church c/o Danny Maupin, Hospice of Virginia, or The American Cancer Society . |
will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 18, 2009 The funeral for Lois Perdue Allison, 86, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 14, 2009, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services with the Revs. Raymond Moorefield and Todd Barnes officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Ryan Nunn, Alan Nunn, Jerry Perdue, Jacob Perdue, James Perdue, Tim Robertson, Steve Barbour, Kenny Cooper, Rick Carter and Todd Plaster. |
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Louise Jones Jackson was born on May 9, 1925, in Chesterfield County, the daughter of the late Louise Jones and Sylvester Rudd, departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at her home in Fluvanna County., She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Jackson; her daughter, Ruth Morton; and her three sons, Marvin, William and Joe., She leaves to cherish her memory, her four daughters, Judy Jackson, Joyce Bates, Geneva Ford and Theresa Washington; a son, James Jackson; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Jackson; a son-in-law, Glenn Ford; a sister, Clara Bailey; 14 grandchildren, Dana, Kleshia, Beverly, Whitney, Charles, Juanita, Kevin, Sheila, Joanne, Gail, Kelly, Javina, James Jr., Otis Jr.; and a host of great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews., Mrs Jackson was a long term member of New Fork Baptist Church where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009. Interment will be at the church cemetery., Friends may call at the Colbert Funeral Home in Bremo Bluff from 12 until 5 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, and Sunday, December 20, 2009., Special thanks to Amedysis Home Health, Cedars Nursing Home and Hospice of the Piedmont. |
HINSON, Macon Collier "M.C." Jr., 86, of Warsaw, died on December 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Vanlandingham Hinson. He was a farmer and worked in the seafood industry. M.C. was a member of Cobham Park Baptist Church. Survivors are his son, Robert L. Hinson (Cathy) of Williamsburg; his three daughters, Connie Hinson of Lancaster, Rhonda Giannini (Giles) of Mechanicsville and Brenda Pemberton (Bob) of Sharps; five grandchildren, Crissy Hinson, Rob Hinson, Ashley Fogg, Jessie Fry, Lowery Pemberton; seven stepgrandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mabel Gutridge; and his brother, Lewis W. Hinson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Cobham Park Baptist Church, with a reception following. The family will receive friends at Brenda's home in Sharps, Va. beginning at 3 p.m. this afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to his beloved Cobham Park Baptist Church or to the Northern Neck Free Health Clinic. Online condolences may be made to welchfuneralhomeva.com. |
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HAMPTON - Margaret Kay Leonard Gendrolis, 62, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Mary Immaculate Hospital., Born in Newport News, she was the daughter of the late Orian 'Slim' Ishmael and Mary Alice Brown Leonard., Kay was a caregiver and banquet cook for 42 years. She was a former member of Northside Church of Christ and current member of Parkview United Methodist Church and was a member of both choirs. She was a graduate of Wilton School of Cooking and enjoyed cooking and serving in many capacities., Survivors include her husband, Richard Lee Gendrolis; foster daughter, Margaret Jean Dick; brothers, David Leonard and Orian I. Leonard Jr.; nieces, Aimi Bohlman and Lori Leonard; and great-niece, Breonna., The family will receive friends beginning at noon Saturday, Dec. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Peninsula Funeral Home with Larry Jones and Pastor Dan Elmore officiating., In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Parkview United Methodist Church or to perform an act of kindness for others. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Mary Lee Bumpus, 82, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in James River Convalescent Center., Survivors include her children, Wilbert and James Powell of Connecticut, Barbara Dickinson of Delaware; 12 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends., She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church., Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 17, 2009, at M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, in Newport News, Va. Funeral service will be held at noon on Dec. 18, 2009, at Poplar Run Baptist Church in Suffolk, Va. Interment will be held in the church cemetery., Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave, Newport News, Va., 757-245-3302. |
Mary Lois Eggers Rutledge FRONT ROYAL, Va. Mary Lois Eggers Rutledge, age 88, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 200, at the home of her son, Noah Richard Rutledge, in Front Royal. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Emma Eggers; her husband, Russell Rutledge; and sons, Johnny and Phil. Known fondly by her family and friends as "Tooty," she is survived by her sons, "Dickie" and wife Rita, Front Royal, Gail and wife Jane, Abingdon;, daughters-in-law Linda Rutledge, Abingd, and Barbara Rutledge, Bristol. Tooty also leaves behind grandchildren Randy, Angie, Jay, Judd, John, Wendy, Crystal Rutledge, Melanie West, and Jessica Stewart; and great-grandchildren, Colton, Judson, Jaren, Randal, Daniel, Caressa, Avery Bailey, Ryan Ray, Kevin Patterson Jr., Nicholas, Kamryn, Alex Stewart; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at 8 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with nephew, Rev. Jerry Eggers, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jay, Judd, John, Randy, Colton Rutledge, Kevin Patterson, Sr., Kevin Patterson Jr. and Malcolm Quesenberry. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Ray, Avery Bailey, Charles Whitaker, Bill Jones, Larry and Jerry Eggers, and Don and Gene Compton. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Rutledge. |
Mrs. Pauline McPhatter, 81 ,of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mike was born on Sept. 3, 1958, in Newport News, Va., and spent his entire life on the Peninsula. Mike was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He attended Shenandoah Valley Academy and graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1977. While in high school, Mike worked at the Buckroe Amusement Park and was given the nickname "Bubbles" that stuck with him his entire life. Shortly after graduation, Mike became owner of "BUBBLES Wrecker Service" where he worked until his illness forced him to retire. Even during his illness, Mike cared for his beloved mother and always made time for family and friends. Mike never lost his sense of humor or fighting spirit. He will be missed., Mike was preceded in death by his father, Marvin McWright Sr., He is survived by his mother, Lillian McWright of Hampton; his daughter, Leighanne Spivey of Hampton; stepdaughter, Amanda Spivey; his sister and her husband, Pat and Tommy Arboneaux of Mathews; two brothers, Marvin and Tom McWright both of Hampton; two nieces and three nephews of which he had an integral role in their lives, Rhett and Kaitlyn McWright and Tommy, Stephanie and David Arboneaux; as well as many close and dear friends., Friends are encouraged to visit, The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Michael's life will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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HYATTSVILLE, MD. - Moses Stanley 'Stan Lo' Titus passed away Dec. 10, 2009. Survived by a host of Family & Friends. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Nicholson & Cummings in Hampton, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Barkley Thompson and the Rev. Erin Hensley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 257, Roanoke, Va. 24002. Arrangements are by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
As a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, she had taught several Sunday school classes, was a member of United Methodist Women, and attended the John Phillips Sunday school class. She had been a Red Cross volunteer at the Veterans Administration Medical Center., Surviving members of her family include her husband of 64 years, Stephen H. Schaefer Jr.; children, Stephen H. Schaefer III and wife, Karen, Edward J. Schaefer and wife, Connie, James N. Schaefer and wife, Terri, Evelyn M. Schaefer and companion, David Hamm, and Clayton A. Schaefer and wife, Judy; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2009, at Wesley United Methodist Church. A reception will be held in the Church social hall following the service. Entombment will be held privately. |
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and after until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paitsel Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
through 5 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Quantico National Cemetery at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21. To honor Bill's memory, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ACTS Homeless Shelter in Triangle, Va., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (or the church of your choosing), or the . Mountcastle Life Celebration Home, Dale City, is in charge, (703) 680-1234. Condolences may be sent to condolences@mountcastle.net., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
Her wishes were to forego formal services. She asked that those who knew her celebrate her remembrance in their own way., She is survived by her mother, Vera Casey; five children, Shannon Rose and husband, Mike, Laurie Bolt and husband, Brian, Bryan Christensen, Heather Christensen and John Meseroll III; six grandchildren, Mitchell, Ally and Taylor, Sammy and Josh, and Hayden; and sister, Connie Stokes., The family asks that donations be made to Daughters of Kings hospital in lieu of flowers. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s have been rescheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009, at Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke, Va. Survivors include her son, Irvin Lee Grant and his wife, Beth, of Clarks Hill, S.C.; sister, Edna Adams, of Roanoke, Va.; and grandchildren, Mark Grant, Dave Grant, Ann Barbare, John Grant, Glenn Grant and Stephanie Platt. Arrangements by Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, Ga. 706-595-4100 ., Make a memorial contribution |
Preston Collins NICKELSVILLE, Va. Preston Collins, 75, formerly of Coeburn, Va., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Indian Path Hospital Kingsport, Tenn. He was a member of the Riverview Pentecostal Church, Coeburn, a retired employee of Palmer Construction. Surviving are his wife, Frances Johnson Collins; three sons, Michael Collins and his wife Samantha of Nickelsville, Robert Collins and his wife Sharon and Leroy Collins and his wife Angie, all of Coeburn; a daughter, Norma Carr and her husband Bobby of Nickelsville; a brother, Louis Collins of Coeburn; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sturgill Funeral Home, 310 Sixth St., NW, Coeburn, VA, Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m. in the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel, Coeburn, with Pastor Mike Lawson and Brother Joe Dearry officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Greenwood Acres Cemetery, Coeburn. The family and friends will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Sturgill Funeral Homes, 310 Sixth St., NW, Coeburn, VA 24230, in charge of arrangements. |
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A funeral service Mrs. Regina King Moore will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., senior pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church., The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 3180 Forest Hills Road, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling Tanya, (804) 712-5505., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. King-Moore online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Velma Smith; four children, Sharon A. Smith of Newport News, Va., Richard D. Smith of Richmond, Va., Kimberly Allmond (Mark) of Wendell, N.C., and Tiffanie Smith of Newport News; five grandchildren, Rashard Smith, Kenisha Washington, Tichira Smith, Tionna Smith and Cameron Simms; three great-grandchildren, Nadia Smith, Jayden and Jordan Washington., Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va., with Pastor Christopher C. Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 6 Granger Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 and assemble by 10 a.m. Saturday at the family home, 1236 28th Street, Newport News, Va., Professional Services are entrusted to Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Velma Smith; four children, Sharon A. Smith of Newport News, Va., Richard D. Smith of Richmond, Va., Kimberly Allmond (Mark) of Wendell, N.C., and Tiffanie Smith of Newport News; five grandchildren, Rashard Smith, Kenisha Washington, Tichira Smith, Tionna Smith and Cameron Simms; three great-grandchildren, Nadia Smith, Jayden and Jordan Washington., Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1415 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va., with Pastor Christopher C. Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at 6 Granger Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 and assemble by 10 a.m. Saturday at the family home, 1236 28th Street, Newport News, Va., Professional Services are entrusted to Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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JONES, Robert Lee "Bob," age 83, passed away on December 17, 2009. He was born January 19, 1926 in Amelia, Va. to Albert S. and Emma B. Jones. He was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters; and son-in-law, John A. Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia S. Jones; daughters, Judy J. Martin (David-Butch), Ginger J. McRady (Jim), Terry J. Johnson and Robbie J. Barden (Larry); grandchildren, Shelley M. Gillman (Gene), Hunter Barden, LeeAnn Johnson, Cody Barden and Caleb McRady; great-grandson, Sean Gillman; sisters, Gertrude J. Woods, Billy J. Smith and Josephine J. McMillin. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Bob loved his family, friends, home, yard, and garden. After a 27-year career as the Amelia County Advisor, he retired in 1987 from Virginia Farm Bureau. He was a lifelong member of Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Amelia Rescue Squad, a member of the Lions Club, American Legion, VFW, and a 50-year member of the Amelia Masonic Lodge 101. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific Theatre. Bob was a kind and generous man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be December 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia, where services will be held on December 21 at 11 a.m., with interment at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, with military honors. Amelia Masonic Lodge 101 will conduct services at the funeral home on December 20 at 6 p.m. Contributions may be made to Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, c/o Larkin Moyer, 16140 Giles Road, Amelia, Va. 23002, or to a charity of your choice. |
ALLEN, Robert McKinley It seems like yesterday, but it has been 20 years. You left us suddenly. We were drowning in tears. If love could have kept you here, you never would have left. But God and His infinite wisdom knew what was best. All Our Love, Mom, Dad, David, Pete, Anthony, Karen, Charnte, nephews & nieces. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
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Lucie Ellen M. Rue BELLE HAVEN - Lucie Ellen Mapp Rue, 91, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009. A funeral will be held today, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. in Hungars Episcopal Church, Machipongo, Va. B.D. Holland Funeral Home, Nassawadox, is in charge. Family and friends may sign the guest book at, Make a memorial contribution |
BOOKER, Silestine, was born December 2, 1951, the youngest child of Silas Booker Sr. and Rosa Holloway Booker. She obeyed the call from her heavenly father on December 11, 2009 and joined her daughter, Adrienne; her father, Silas; and her mother, Rosa. In this earthly world she has left her adoring grandchildren, Jasmine and LoRenzo; two brothers, Silas Jr. (Rosalind) and Ernest (Edna); also remaining, many dedicated family and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home 2100 Fairmount Ave., where family will receive friends Friday (tonight), 6 until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, 11 a.m., at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 2011 Fairmount Ave. Rev. Herbert L. Ponder officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Sharon Ann Sands PORTSMOUTH - Services for Sharon Ann Sands will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
BOSCHEN, Sara Fink, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Sara was born April 3, 1922 in Jonesborough, Tenn. to Lena and Paul Fink. She grew up in Jonesborough, graduating from high school in 1940. Sara attended college at East Tennessee State University, graduating in 1943. During her youth, Sara developed a strong interest in scouting and worked for the National Girl Scouts of America Organization after she graduated from college. While Sara collected many badges and honors as a Girl Scout, perhaps the one she was most proud of was her Marksmanship Merit Badge. In 1947, Sara married Ray Boschen of Richmond, Va. They remained married for 55 years, during which time they lived first in North Carolina, then Virginia, finally settling in Aberdeen, Md., where the couple lived for 32 years. In 1995, Ray and Sara returned to Richmond, Va. Sara had an enduring passion for music and began playing piano before the age of 10. She played both piano and later organ and her home was never without a piano. Sara also taught music in the Hartford County, Maryland Public Schools for 18 years. She completed a master's degree in music education at Towson State University in 1976. Sara was a kind, generous and accepting person. She will be missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Ray, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Fink of Chapel Hill, N.C.; two daughters, Beth Hicks of Fall Branch, Tenn. and Sara Tardanico of Miami, Fla.; one son, John Boschen of Williamsburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Ganon Hicks, Karen Boschen, Andrew Boschen, Joseph Tardanico and Lea Tardanico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 8709 Quaker Lane, Richmond, Va. 23235, or a contribution to your local food bank. Arrangements were entrusted to Nelsen Funeral Home. |
In loving memory of Sara Tyler Billups who departed this life one year ago today, December 13, 2008. Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close, we miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, we who love you will never forget. With Love, Tim, Sheila Danny, Zina, Boo Tyler, Blake, Corey, Travia |
She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Bing; a daughter, Linda Thomas; and her brothers and sisters., She is survived by her daughters, Carole and Roger Wolf of Clearwater, Fla., Helen and Raymond Busic of Mathews and Christy and Wayne Brown of Mathews; her grandchildren, Kim and Paul Schaub, Bill Thomas, Jennifer and Eric Martin, Scott and Carrie Busic, Jeffrey and Gentry Busic, Greg and Stephanie Brown and Kyle and Erin Brown; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; along with a special son-in-law, Gene Thomas., The family wishes to express a special thank you to the nursing home staff for the excellent care and love they gave to Sarah., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in the funeral home chapel with inurnment at Milford Cemetery, Moon, Va., Memorial contributions may be made to: Mathews Vol. Rescue Squad, Box 723, Mathews, VA 23109, Mathews Vol. Fire Dept., Box 1130, Mathews, VA 23109 and or Salem U. M. Church Building Fund, Box 474, Mathews, VA 23109 or Central U. M. Church, Box 297, Mathews, VA 23109. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Ernest Saunders, 86, of Wytheville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertie Jennings Saunders. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech in chemical engineering and a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and was a POW in Germany. He worked for Mead Paper Corporation at Various Locations and spent 1952 to 1985 at Harriman, Tenn., as Superintendent of Paper Mill. He was an active member of United Methodist Church, an avid Golfer, and loved his Bridge Groups. He helped his wife teach Ball Room Dancing for many years. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lucile Lawrence Kesting and Billy Ruth Long; and brothers, Henry Harold Saunders and Twin Everette Saunders. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris Umberger Saunders, of Wytheville; son and daughterin-law, Barry Alan and Susan Saunders, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia Saunders and James "Fox" Foxworthy, of Birmingham, Ala.; grandson, Bryan C. Foxworthy, of Birmingham, Ala.; granddaughter, Caitlin D. Foxworthy, of Birmingham, Ala.; and stepgrandchild, Alicia M. Heidmann, of Knoxville, Tenn. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, Va. The family would like to thank their many friends and Hospice of Southwest Virginia for their care and support during his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382 or to the , Wythe/Bland Unit, P.O. Box 958, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Scott Edward Johnson ST. PAUL, Va. Scott Edward Johnson, 41, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, Va. He was born in Flint, Mich.. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ivery Johnson; and maternal grandfather, Jack Bradow. He is survived by his father and mother, Arvil and Goldie Johnson of St. Paul; two sisters, Virginia Scarberry and husband Kenneth of Fenton, Mich., and Rebecca Caudill of St. Paul; one brother, Jason Johnson of St. Paul; paternal grandmother, Stella Johnson of Hazard, Ky.; maternal grandmother, Virginia Bradow of Grand Blanc, Mich.; special friend, Gary Miotke of Castlewood, Va.; three nieces, Ashley, Sarah, and Allison; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services for Scott Edward Johnson will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in the Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Allen Porter, Sister Deanna Kelley and Brother Mike Scarberry officiating. The body will be taken to Engle-Walker Funeral Home in Hazard on Sunday where another funeral service will be conducted. Interment will follow in Duff-Deaton Cemetery, Hazard, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Johnson family through our Web site and a video tribute may be viewed at, Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Michael K. Sculthorpe CHESAPEAKE - Michael Keith Sculthorpe, 56, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brunswick County, Virginia, May 25, 1953 the son of the late Robert J. Sculthorpe. He was an active member of the Great Bridge Church of God. He served in many areas of leadership. He was a loving husband, father, Poppy and friend to all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy; his mother; his two daughters, Dana Thomas and husband Matt of Norfolk and Tanya Sculthorpe of Chesapeake; also survived by his granddaughter, Madison Thomas, who was the joy of his life. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law whom he loved dearly. The funeral will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Great Bridge Church of God, 1280 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Pastor Randy J. Wooden will officiate. The viewing will begin Saturday with the family receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Memorial donations may be made in Keith's name to Great Bridge Church of God. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
In memory of Sean La-mont Solo Carr. It's been 8 years. We miss you, we love you. Love, Mother, daughter, sister, aunt & grandfathers |
BONDURANT, Shirley Watkins, 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2009. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Frank Bondurant; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lynn and Gary Williams, Susan and Ricky Walters; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Cindy Bondurant, Bruce and Cottie Bondurant; sisters, Helen Hayward and Anne Carol Adams; grandchildren, Howard and his wife, Susan, Jessica and her husband, Adam, Sara, Nicole and her fianc‚, Luis, Preston, Brian, Jordan, Adam, Bridget and her husband, Jeff, Lauren, Leslie and her husband, Wayne, and Dale; great-grandchildren, Emily, Jacob, Faith, Caden, Darby, Brooklyn, Micah, Haley, Noah and Madelina. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Moss. Shirley worked for Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland for 47 years. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 19, 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 20, 2 to 5 p.m. at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). Her funeral service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Beulah Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family suggests donations to Beulah Methodist Church, Building Fund, 6930 Hopkins Road, Richmond, Va. 23234. |
Sidney "Toots" Barnette Herring, 74, of Charlottesville, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 5, 2009, peacefully with her family by her side., She was born on March 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Ernest and Carrie Durham Barnette and sister of the late Randall "Sonny" Barnette., Sidney worked for Dr. Gregory Doull at Internal Medicine and many, many years for Dr. Harvey Smallwood as a very dedicated nurse., She attended First Church of the Nazarene for 39 years, where she was a special loving "Greeter" to all that attended with the words "Where's my Hug". She had many friends that she cherished at her church young and old. She also had wonderful friends at the First Baptist Church Bible Study, Cherry Avenue Christian Church, Monticello Wesleyan Church and Mechanicsville Baptist Church., She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Floyd "Dick" Herring; three special daughters, Brenda Deane of Charlottesville, Patty Yonce and her husband, Louie, of Powhatan, Kathy Boone and her husband, Basil, of Gordonsville; four grandchildren, Angel Thompson and her husband, Chad, Christy Marshall, Shannon Marshall and his wife, January, and Ernie Deane; three step grandchildren, Catherine and Sarah Boone and Tracey Smith; three great-grandchildren, Shayna Begley, Hayley and Hunter Marshall; six step grandchildren, Collin Coleman, O'Shea Boone, Donovan Vanburen, Dorian Bailey, Delaney and Tatum Starrett., She was also blessed with wonderful, loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins that she enjoyed her family genealogy adventures with. Joe and Scottie Payne were also people dear to her heart., A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at First Baptist Church on Park Street, officiated by Pastor Bill Willis and the Reverend Dave Johnson., The family requests memorial donations be made to First Church of the Nazarene building fund, 1011 Elliott Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911., The family wishes to thank all who sent cards, food, prayers and visits during her illness and a special "Thank You" to Dr. Gordon Morris, Dr. Pritchett, their special loving staff, Dr. Gregory Doull and 7th Floor nursing staff at the Martha Jefferson Hospital., She lived a life that we were proud of and all that knew her knew that she was "Something Special". We want to celebrate her life because this year she will be having Christmas with Jesus! |
. He was a member of New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Crestwood Senior High School. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Ann Simons; four daughters, Yolanda Williams (Sammy), and Pamela Willis (John) of Augusta, Ga., LaTechia and Denise Simons, both of Norfolk; three brothers, Earl Simons (Lorraine) of Virginia Beach, Eural Simons (Evelyn) of Cheverly, Md., and Claude Simons (Mary) of Moreno Valley, Calif.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild, NaJae Aviona Simons; one uncle, Albert Simms of Chesapeake; and one aunt, Evelyn Simms of Chesapeake. Viewing will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today in Monroe Funeral Home, 1701 Wilson Road, Norfolk. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Weeping Mary Baptist Church with the Rev. John C. Smith officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Norfolk. Family and friends will assemble at the residence Saturday at 11 a.m. for the funeral procession. Condolences may be e-mailed to Monroefh@aol.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Hasaba Criner Spence, 85, of Willis, Va., our mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. During her journey she was always surrounded by her loving family and the most wonderful caregivers and nursing staff of Carrington Place in Daleville Va., where she had made her home for almost four years. When she realized she could no longer live in the home and neighborhood she loved, she graciously accepted her new home and the family at Carrington Place as her own. She set an example for all of us to follow with her unending love of God, her family and friends., She was blessed with two church families. She was a member of the Laurel Hill Church of Christ and attended Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in her neighborhood., She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Roy E Spence; her parents, Ray and Delphia Criner; her stepmother, Mamie Higgs Criner; brothers, Vivian, Henry, Elmer, Tom and Wendell Criner; and one sister, Ibra Brookman., Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Beatrice Thompson and husband, Kenneth ,of Troutville, Va.; son, Wayne Spence, of Christiansburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Cheryl Lunsford, of Fincastle, Va., Lisa Bess and husband, David, of Roanoke, Ricky Spence and wife, Mendy, of Floyd, and Donnie Spence, of Stuart, Va.; and seven great-grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Lunsford, of Fincastle, Va., Brandon, Spencer, and Brooke Bess, of Roanoke, Va., and Jared and Abigail Spence, of Floyd., She is survived by five sisters and one brother, Helen Bain (Carl), of Silver Springs, Fla., Joann Sowers (Frank), of Radford, Rachel Simpkins (Hugh), of Radford, Margie Mannon (Tommy), of Radford, Carol Whitlock (David), of Hiwassee, and Dennis Criner, of Phenix City, Ala.; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends., Viewing will be held on Friday, December 18, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Maberry Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery., Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to either Laurel Hill Church of Christ at 4737 Shanklin Drive, Radford, Va. 24141 or Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren at 3883 Alum Ridge Road, Northwest, Floyd, Va. 24091., Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., Online condolences may be made by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
Stephen D. Morton, Stephen D. Morton, 81, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in the presence of his family., Steve was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia, on September 17, 1928, the son of Stephen D. Morton, Sr. and Mae Elizabeth O'Neal Morton., Steve's deepest happiness in life was his relationship with Nell Henley Morton, his beloved wife of over 60 years. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cherri and Bob Marvin; his grandson, Stephen; his granddaughter, Amy and her husband, Ralf Mann; and his six great-grandchildren, Gina, Nick, Sofie, Marcus, Alexandra and Nathan., He attended Staunton Military Academy and the University of West Virginia. After serving in the Air Force, he worked at Bendix and Allied Signal for 34 years on the global radar tracking systems of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs for the National Aeronautics and Space Agency. At the end of 1960, he became the western area supervisor for NASA's manned space flight program. After he retired from the NASA program, he joined his extended family in Charlottesville and worked at the University of Virginia's Office of Sponsored Programs until full retirement. Over the years these commitments brought him numerous awards, including a presidential award for support of minority small businesses., During his life, Steve was a pilot, expert marksman, marathon runner, history buff, amateur boxer, advocate for minorities, and had a deep love of classical music, ballet and literature. He was known to his family, friends and colleagues for his integrity, humor and good nature. He will be deeply missed. |
s will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Givens Funeral Home with burial following at Fairview Cemetery in Narrows, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 18, at Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church Cemetery, 2041 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Keith Miller and the Rev. Sam Scaggs will officiate. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
She was the youngest child of E. Samuel Healy Jr.; the beloved wife of Robert Buckley; the adored mother of Erica Kirkpatrick and Ryan Buckley; the doting grandmother to Tyler Kirkpatrick and Lilli McBride; and the precious sister of Debbie Goodrich, Gail Kerns and Keith Healy., She was predeceased by her mother, Lillian Senecal Healy., She is also survived by many other relatives and close friends. She was a graduate of Gloucester High School and employed for more than 25 years by R&W Marine Construction in Mathews. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Christian Community Services, Inc. She loved her God, her family, her friends and her cats. She had the gift of hospitality, an extremely generous heart and a contagious laugh., There will be a reception to celebrate her life from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at First Presbyterian Church, 6470 Main Street, Gloucester. A memorial service will be held at the church on 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20., Donations may be made to the FPC Building Fund, P.O. Box 581, Gloucester, VA 23061., Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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 |
COPPING, Taylor R. Sr., passed away peacefully on December 12, 2009 amidst the loving care of family and hospice support members at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital. Taylor proudly served in the Army Air Corps, received his Master of Science at the University of Richmond, and later served as Executive Director of the American Lung Association in New Mexico and in Virginia. He was an avid golfer and an accomplished guitarist. Taylor is survived by his devoted wife, three children, three grandchildren, and two sons-in-law. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to: Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226, Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23286. Our heartfelt thanks go to all for their services including Henrico County Fire and Rescue. |
Thelma R. Beverly Powers COEBURN, Va. Thelma R. Beverly Powers, 79, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at the Norton Community Hospital Norton, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford B. Powers Sr. She was a retired employee of the Wise County School System at the Coeburn High School and a member of the Coeburn Order of Eastern Star 153 and attended the South Coeburn United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Clifford "Pete" Powers Jr. of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a daughter, Pam Sturgill and her husband Rick of Coeburn;; a granddaughter, Stephanie Sturgill Bryant and her husband Chris of Coeburn; a brother, Wade Beverly Jr. and his wife Adris of Bristol Tennessee.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sturgill Funeral Home, 310 Sixth St., NW, Coeburn, VA.. Order of Eastern Star Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. by the Coeburn Order of Eastern Star 153 and funeral services will follow with Pastor Johnny Adkins and Mike Meade officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the Temple Hill Memorial Park Castlewood, V. The family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Sturgill Funeral Homes, 310 Sixth St., NW, Coeburn, VA 24230, in charge of arrangements. |
Thomas Winfred "Winks" Ponton, 90, of Saint Claire Avenue, Charlottesville, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center., He was born on December 3, 1919, in Nelson County, a son of the late Aaron Thomas Ponton and Betty North Ponton., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Allen Ponton in 2002; three sisters, Eunice P. Sheffield, Ethel and Pete Currier, and Madie P. McCauley; and two brothers, Leland Ponton and Edward Ponton., He was a District Distribution Clerk for Charlottesville Post Office with 25 years of service and a World War II Army Veteran., He is survived by his son, Allen Thomas Ponton of Charlottesville; a granddaughter, Amy Jo Ponton Charron; and her husband, Mark, of Charlottesville; and three great-grandchildren, Dalton Lillian Charron, Aidan Tyler Charron and Hunter Thomas Charron., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville with the Reverend John P. Campbell officiating., Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston 434-263-4097. |
MOSS, Thurman F. "Bubba" Sr., 73, of Rockville, passed away December 16, 2009. He retired from Philip Morris in 1992 after 37 years of service. His hobbies included NASCAR, auto restoration and woodworking. He is survived by four sons, Frank Moss (Cindy), Jon Moss (Diane), Larry Moss and Mike Moss; one daughter, Rene‚ Yates; brother, Garland Moss (Evelyn); two stepsisters, Eunice Hensley (Jerry) and Shirley Davis (Herbie); stepbrother, Albert T. Moss Jr.; devoted friend, Shirley Ewing; six grandchildren, one great-grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2009. Interment in Dunn's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia. |
Myla Tolson-Meekins FRISCO - Myla Tolson-Meekins, 46, passed away Dec. 15, 2009. She was born Dec. 19, 1962 in Gainesville, Fla., the daughter of Hugo and Betty (Munden) Desch. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her beloved husband, Luther H. Meekins Jr.; her parents, Hugo and Betty Desch; three children Jon Tolson, Bonnie Rast, and Natasha Tolson; one brother Tommy Smith; three sisters, Sharon Stamper, Dana Desch-Dadena, and Bonnie Naylor; as well as two grandchildren, Autumn and Ezra. A celebration of Myla's life will be celebrated on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Diplomat Wesleyan Church, 1833 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services, 4224 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1, Fort Myers, FL 33901, (239) 274-0088., . Family owned and operated., Make a memorial contribution |
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Lonnie Hayes Tuggle Lonnie Hayes Tuggle, 56, of Patrick Henry Highway, Brookneal, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Mr. Tuggle was born in Lynchburg on Jan. 3, 1953, a son of Pelton Harrison Tuggle of Brookneal and the late Hazel Claybrook Tuggle. He was a member of Lighthouse Community Baptist Church and a former employee of Thomasville Furniture Co. In addition to his father, he is survived by two sons, Tracey Wayne Tuggle and fianc‚e, Sheila Meredith, and Steven Scott Tuggle and wife, Karen, all of Louisville, Ky.; two grandchildren, Dylan and Brandy Tuggle of Louisville, Ky.; and one brother, Lynwood Tuggle, and wife, Diane, of Phenix. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Michael Teixeira with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will be at the home of his father, Pelton Tuggle, Patrick Henry Highway, Brookneal. Memorials may be made to the Brookneal Rescue Squad or you home church. Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, is in charge of arrangements. |
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Mrs. Vera Mahoney of Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Evelyn M. Veselik, of Damascus, Va., and formerly of Marion, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Arrangements by Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, Va., 276-623-2700., Make a memorial contribution |
Victoria Lynn Cope Victoria Lynn Cope, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born Aug. 29, 1950, to Lynn Blevins and Peggy Pippin Blevins. She was a homemaker and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan David Cope; and by two brothers, Jeffrey Paul Blevins and Anthony Brian Blevins. Survivors: husband, Jerry V. Gross; son, Bryan Keith Cope and wife Kym, James Cope, Jesse Gross; daughter, Darlene Marie Lewis and husband Chad; grandchildren, Tyler and Nicholas Cope, Elizabeth and Andrew Murray; brothers, Gerald Blevins and wife Barbara, David Blevins, Dennis Blevins and wife Sandy; sisters, Regina Miller and husband Mark, Shari Reynolds; sister-in-law, Marion Blevins; two aunts; one uncle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2008, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the funeral service or anytime at the home of Bryan Cope,t 509 Mountain View Road, Bluff City, TN. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Virginia Taylor Banks In loving memory of our mother and grandmother who left us four years ago today. God took her home, it was His will, but in our hearts we love her still. The Family |
1 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009, Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
A native of Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl and Edna Evilsizor Foltz and husband of the late Sylvia Jean Foltz. An Army veteran of the Korean War 1st Calvary Division, 5th Calvary Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company C, he retired from Lima Memorial Hospital and also retired as a Special Deputy Sheriff with the Allen County (OH) Sheriff's Office after nearly 40 years of service. Prior to his years with the ACSO he served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary. He was a Life Member in Lima Lodge No. 21 of the Fraternal Order of Police, a member of the Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association, a 33 year continuous member of The American Legion Post 0185, Ada, Ohio, and a 46 year continuous member of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio Lima Lodge #205 where he held several offices through the years including that of Chaplain., Surviving are two daughters, Carol Sue Smith and her husband, Kenny of Newport News, and Carla Boucher and her husband, Chris of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, Laci Smith Grasty (Jamie), Rani Smith, and Wade Smith and Noah and Seth Boucher; a brother, Dale Foltz; and numerous nieces and nephews., He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jean Foltz; a granddaughter, Cari Smith; his brothers, Dean and Harold Foltz; and his sisters, Martha Kirkpatrick and June Glasgow., A memorial service with military honors will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320, with Pastor Larry Edmonds officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Services will also be held in Lima, Ohio, at a later date where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife who passed away in June., The family request memorial contributions be made to Seniors Visitation How-R-U Program c/o The Allen County Sheriff's Office, 333 North Main Street, Lima, OH 45801-4434. Please share a memory with the family at |
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in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville. A private burial will follow in the Reynoldson Baptist Church Cemetery., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at Fort Story Recreational Building-Sandpiper on Saturday, Dec. 19. For more information please contact Lovella Jackson at (757) 502-9445 or Connie Brown at (757) 322-7977. Beach Funeral Services Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Bill Brock officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at, 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 |
BUFFIN, William L., 45, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Ann C. Glassco; father and stepmother, Charles P. and Virginia Buffin; three brothers, Earl A. Buffin (Sandy), Charles E. Buffin (Theresa) and P. Eugene Buffin; stepsister, Martha L. Glassco; half-sister, Christy Miller; beloved aunt, Nancy L. Crowder; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Washington Memorial Park. The family would like to thank all his friends and his co-workers at A.D. Whittaker Construction Company, Inc. for their support during his battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5301 Huntsman Road, Sandston, Va. 23150. |
William Edward "Eddie" McDuffie William Edward "Eddie" McDuffie passed away at his home Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete. In lieu of flowers, emorials may be made to the Bristol Humane Society, P.O. Box 1586, Bristol, VA 24203. Arrangements are being made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
KING, William and Joseph In memory of our father William who passed away 55 years ago and brother Joseph 49 years ago. Forever in our hearts. Love, The King Family |
O. M. Willoughby VIRGINIA BEACH - Ollie Martin "Bunt" Willoughby died Dec. 14, 2009. He was born in Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1922, the second surviving son of Malcolm and Mary (Martin) Willoughby. He grew up on the southwest side of Washington and later in Cabin John, Md. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Helene (Fenton) Willoughby. He also leaves his brothers, the Rev. Malcolm S. Willoughby, O.P., and Andrew S. Willoughby (wife Theresa); and sisters, Ann Kennelly (husband Clete) and Mary Catherine Robinson. Martin joined the Navy on Dec. 8, 1941, and served as an aviation machinist mate in California, Hawaii, the Aleutian Islands and briefly on aircraft carriers. He worked on torpedo planes, dive bombers and fighter planes. He left the Navy in December 1945 and worked as a quarryman, then a stone mason before joining the fire department in Washington, D.C. He worked in the ambulance as well as fought fires and rose to the rank of lieutenant. After 23 years, he and Helene retired to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. They lived for 15 years in Nassawadox, Va., where he restored a 1905 farmhouse. They later lived near Parksley, Va., for 15 years before moving to Virginia Beach. Helene and Martin have seven children: Frank of Monrovia, Md., Michael and his wife Patricia of River Forest, Ill., Maureen and her husband David Murphy of Cabin John, Md., Kathleen of Frederick, Md., Malcolm and his wife Alisa, also from Monrovia, Christine and her husband Richard Gray of Virginia Beach, and Mark of Adamstown, Md. Martin was a devout Catholic, an avid camper and fisherman and a doting grandfather to his 24 grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. and again between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Inc., 7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Md. There will be a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Bethesda, Md. The burial is scheduled for Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mary Lou from Home Instead and Eleanor and Nurse Linda from Sentara Hospice Services., Make a memorial contribution |
Wilma F. Rose Deskins DAMASCUS, Va. Wilma F. Rose Deskins, age 85, formerly of Jolo, W.Va., was called home to Heaven Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Wilma was born Sept. 22, 1924, in Coeburn, a daughter of the late John Harvey and Nora Skeens Hawks. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was retired from the McDowell County School System, having served as head cook at the Bradshaw Jr. High School for 22 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Reverend Ernest Rose; one sister; two half-sisters; and a half-brother. Survivors include two foster daughters, Ernestine Smith and husband Lennie of Damascus, with whom she made her home for the past two years, and Christine Parson and husband Rick of Bluff City, Tenn.; one foster son, Hobert Keene and wife Joyce of Mt. Holley, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Asbury and Agnes Kennedy, both of Paynesville; two half- sisters, Mary Foley of Paynesville and Gertrude Foley of Cleveland, Ohio; two half-brothers, James Hawks of Missouri, and Russell Hawks of Paynesville. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at 12 o'clock with Evangelist Charles Rose and Reverend Freddie Dobbs officiating at the Family Worship Center at Jolo. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rockridge, near Paynesville. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Family Worship Center in Jolo Friday evening, Dec. 18, 2009, from 5 to 9 p.m. Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Deskins Family. |
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 801 11th Ave. North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, with the Rev. Fr. Merchant officiating. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, 1515 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23431., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Kelly Means WORLEY 6/22/197112/18/2004, God saw you getting tired. When a cure was not to be, He closed His arms around you and, whispered, "Come to Me." In tears we saw you sinking. We watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain, we could not wish you back to suffer so again. So keep your arms around her Lord, and give her special care. Make up for all she suffered here and all that seemed unfair., Sadly missed, gladly remembered, Mom, Dad and Chris, Make a memorial contribution |
. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount, Va.,, Make a memorial contribution |
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