CREWS - Anthony One year has passed and my love remains the same. Until I see his smiling face again. Love, Norbinette |
John Alonza Abshire Jr., 74, of Martinsville, died Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett., Make a memorial contribution |
Alene was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Eugene Williams; and her second husband, Roy E. Clark., She is survived by her daughters, Joyce W. Nettles of Newport News, and Sandi W. Patrick of Williamsburg. She was affectionately called 'Bom Bom' to three grandchildren, Gina Rayburn, Kelly Birchfield and Travis Seawell, and three great-grandchildren., The family would like to express deep appreciation to Brenda, Sarah, Sharon, Gwen, Chanel, Costella and Eleanor, the angels who took such good care of mom. |
She was a member of Rocksprings United Methodist Church., Alice was the beloved wife of Ronald Rowe of the home. In addition to her husband and her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Lauren Davidson of Hampton, Va.; a son, Eric Rangel and his partner, Sue Ellen Castle of Pearland, Texas; a twin sister, Ann Hendricks Stass and her husband, Sanford A. Stass, MD of Columbia, Md.; stepchild, Veronica Hopkinson and husband, James of Sterling, Va.; and several nieces and nephews., In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Bert Hendricks; and a daughter, Alicia Rangel. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Alton Dean Moore entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center., His life began on June 28, 1942, the oldest of seven children born to Audrey Pearl Vines and the late Jimmy Moore of Edgecombe County, N.C., Alton was educated in the Public Schools of Edgecombe County. He was raised on a farm and mastered many talents in the working of a farm. His love for life was apparent to all who knew him. He loved his family and was the leader of his family. We all loved and enjoyed his cooking and on any given Sunday, we looked forward to Dean's special culinary dishes. His specialty was pork barbecue and ice tea. All the kids knew him as "Uncle Dean" and they would just visit "Mama Vines" just to get some of "Uncle Dean's" treats., He was a special kind of brother and we are truly blessed by his dedication and love for our mother, along with his sisters and brothers. Our big brother Dean, the Leader will be missed in so many ways., He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Jack L. Vines., His precious memories will always remain in the hearts of his sisters, Shirley Moore-Hopkins (Alfred), Patricia A. Vines-Mitchell, Emma L. Vines- Copeland (Leroy); his brothers, Jack A. Vines (Temple) and Jarvis E. Vines; his aunts, Clementine Darden, Virginia Vines and Odell Gorham; a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist Church, with the Pastor Rudyard Lord officiating. Interment will follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Family and friends will assemble at 125 Weaver Road by 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Mr. Moore may be viewed in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va. 757-229-3011 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Born in Crewe to Louis E. and Annie Sue McGlohn on July 24, 1928, his family moved to Newport News shortly after his birth and he had been a resident of the Peninsula since., He was an active member of North Riverside Baptist Church, an ordained Deacon, a member of the Andrew Sunday School Class and chaired the Transportation and Usher Committees for years., Mr. McGlohn was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, beginning summer employment in 1945 and full time, as a Hull Designer, in 1947, becoming a Senior Hull Designer for 30 years. During these years, he worked on Contract Designs of several aircraft carriers at the Bureau of Ships in Washington, D.C. He also worked in the Atomic Power Division. He began his career at John J. McMullen & Associates in 1977, retiring in 1993, as a Section Manager. After retiring, he and June enjoyed traveling, taking many interesting trips with friends. Spending time with family and friends were his most enjoyed activities. Boating and water activities through the years were enjoyable activities as well as watching all sporting events, particularly the Redskins and the Yankees., Mr. McGlohn is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leon E. McGlohn., He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, June Folkes McGlohn; and his children, Alvin (Jay) and his wife, Sharon, Louis (Jeff), and Julianne and her fiancE, Mike Marse. Also surviving are his devoted grandchildren, Trey and Patrick McGlohn, Ashton and James Phillip Clark, and Mike's son, Alex; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends, all who will miss him so much., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at North Riverside Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Jerry Haywood. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Aubrey Perkins HONAKER, Va. Mr. Aubrey Perkins, age 82, of the Wysor Valley section, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 20, 2009, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Honaker Funeral Home. |
Robert W. Bailey VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Wayne Bailey died Dec. 19, 2009. He was born in Claremont, N.H., on Feb. 17, 1927, the son of Wayne A. Bailey and Doris M. Bailey. After graduation from Stevens High School and the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, with undergraduate and graduate degrees, he taught at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and Limestone College in South Carolina. He was professor emeritus at Wesley College in Dover, Del., after teaching there for 30 years. He was a member of the Delaware State Arts Council for 10 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Italy with the 88th Infantry Division. He selected Virginia Beach for a retirement location. He is survived by a sister, Phyllis B. LaLiberte of Springfield, Mass., a nephew and three nieces. Services will be private. It was his wish that memorial contributions be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 945, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
A funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Goode Harris will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment., The family will assemble 1 p.m. at the 1211 Paul St., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 479-8519 or (804) 255-3349., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Harris online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Brenda G. Barber, 54, of Fries, Va., died December 18, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, Grace Baptist Church, Fries. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Cynthia BARTON Kelly, Cody & McKennia, If Roses Grow In Heaven, If roses grow in Heaven,, Lord please pick a bunch for me,, Place them in my Daughter's arms, and tell her they're from me., Tell her I love her,, and when she turns to smile,, place a kiss upon her cheek, and hold her for awhile., Because remembering her is easy,, I do it every day,, but there's an ache within my heart, that will never go away., Mom & Dad, Grandma & Granddaddy, Betty & Raymond Barton, Make a memorial contribution |
Due to current weather conditions, the memorial service for Benjamin Gordon Hair has been rescheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at First Baptist Church on Park Street. Interment will be private. |
Billy Ray Comer BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Billy Ray Comer, 61, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Tennessee, he was a lifelong resident of the area, and was a maintainence supervisor for Touchstone Wireless. Bill was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army, and also an avid horseman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Amos Mallett and Virginia Comer Mallett. Also preceding was a daughter, Becky Comer; and two sisters, Betty Comer and Bertha Manis. Survivors include sisters, Florence Chastain and husband Mitch, of Bristol Tennessee, and Pauline Vermillion, of Rogersville, Tenn.; brothers, Ray Mallett and wife Betty, of Johnson City, Tenn., and James Mallett and wife Liz, of Surgoinsville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. The family of Billy Ray Comer will recieve friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Tri-Cities Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 22, 2009, at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, with services being conducted by American Legion Hammond Post 3, Gate City Post 265, and the Tennessee Army National Guard. Tri-Cities Funeral Home is honored to serve the Comer Family. For more information or to post online condolences, please visit our Web site at, or call 423-323-5167. |
Bob Gene Raines ABINGDON, Va. Dr. Bob Gene Raines professor emeritus of Emory & Henry College, passed Friday morning, Dec. 18, 2009, in Abingdon. Bob Raines was born in Dickenson County, Va., in 1935, and graduated from Clintwood High School in Clintwood, Va., in 1954. He earned a bachelor of arts in physics at Berea College in Berea, Ky., and later completed a master of arts in teaching in mathematics at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., where he continued on to complete a doctor of education in curriculum and instruction with a specialty in mathematics education. His other graduate studies include physics at Washington University, and mathematics at George Peabody College and the University of Chicago. In 1959, Bob became a teacher of physics and mathematics at Abingdon High School, instructor of mathematics at Emory & Henry College, principal of John S. Battle High School in Bristol Virginia, associate professor of mathematics and director of admissions for Clinch Valley College in Wise, Va., and served the Washington County Virginia Public Schools first as assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent for instruction, then as superintendent of schools. From 1981 until his retirement in 2000, Dr. Raines served Emory & Henry College continuously as professor of mathematics and education, as director of the William N. Neff Center for teacher education, and in numerous other key roles. Beginning in 1988, Bob was a primary organizer and supporter of the Annual Education Forum. In 2006, at the 18th Annual Education Forum, the event was re-named "The B.G. Raines Education Forum" in his honor. After his retirement in 2000 with 20 years service, he continued to serve Emory & Henry part-time. For decades, Bob taught graduate classes and conducted workshops for teachers throughout Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee, was an active member and officer at the local, state, national, and international level in numerous professional organizations, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and served on the McGlothlin Foundation Committee to observe, interview, and select outstanding teachers in Southwest Virginia. Bob's numerous awards included the Emory & Henry College Excellence in Teaching Award, Phi Delta Kappa Southwest Virginia Teacher of The Year, Dr. John Davis Award for Distinguished Teaching and Service, received the Service Award from the Southwest Virginia Council of Mathematics, the Southwest Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Distinguished Service Award, recipient of the Appalachian Center for Community Service Hope Award, recipient of The John Davis Distinguished Leadership Award in Virginia, and in 2005, Emory & Henry established a "Bob G. Raines Scholarship". Bob has been a faithful and proud Kawanian for 25 years of service. Bob was preceded by his father, Noah Raines; and mother, Blanche Raines of Clintwood; and his infant brother, Edward; and by his wife, Shirley Johnson Raines, formerly of Corbin, Ky., and of Abingdon. Bob's surviving family include his sister, Lynn Raines Carter and her husband Doug of Roanoke, Va,; his wife, Juanita Raines of Abingdon; and her son, David Lashlee, wife Amy and son, Jacob of Stafford, Va., Megan Lashlee of Phoenix, Ariz., Katie Breckenridge and husband Kurt of Las Vegas,Juanita's son, Greg Lashlee of Johnson City, Tenn., and by Bob's son, Neil Raines and wife Alison and daughter, Rachel of King George, Va., and Bob's son, Andy Raines, wife Amy and children, Olivia and Mark of Salem, Va. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, friends consider a contribution to the "Bob G. Raines Scholarship" and Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va.; or to Damascus United Methodist Church in Damascus, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Emory & Henry United Methodist Church with Rev. David St.Clair and Rev. Christi Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Holston Conference Cemetery at Emory. The family will be receiving friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so online by visiting |
1 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at VaughanGuynnMcGrady Chapel, Hillsville., Make a memorial contribution |
in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2005 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557 or Saint Mary's School, 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603., Make a memorial contribution |
Buford's 28-year military career took off in a Stearman preparing to serve the Mighty Eighth Air Force, in the 487th Bomber Group, 836th Squadron, piloting his B-24, Old Repulsive, over occupied Europe. His career shifted towards MAC, as a pilot, in the Berlin Airlift followed by service in the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, and finally instructing for the Staff College before retiring in 1971, as a resident of Kingston, Virginia Beach. He lived his twilight relaxing in the home of his daughter, Sarita, on Dandy Loop, in Yorktown, Va., Buford was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Brugmann Collings., His children include Buford Edward III (Paul) and Rory Collings, Brian and Judy Collings, Gregory and Marjorie Collings, and Sarita C and Robert Howell. His grandchildren are Kyla Collings and Arlen Johnson, Darcy and Carl Wilde, Ben and Lucia Collings, Caitlin Collings and Joy Dominguez, Chris Woodfin, Jessica Collings, Corey Collings, Corinne Dame, and Lucas Dame. His great-grandchildren include Augustin, Egan, Alexandro, Amaranta, Benecio, Kieran, Amelia, Angela, Nicholas, Alexis and Devin., As we mourn this tragic loss, we can only pray for strength to celebrate his life and know that to witness his legacy of love and service to God and Country, all we need do is look into the eyes of his children., The family would like to acknowledge York County's finest paramedics, as well as the ER Staff of Mary Immaculate Hospital, for their many heroic efforts to keep him with us., A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown, VA 23690, with Fr. Mike Joly, officiating., Arrangements are being handled by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Howard Buford (H.B.) , 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford., Make a memorial contribution |
s 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor John McCandlish officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1008 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24016. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted by the Rev. Edward C. Johnson Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The family requests memorial donations may be made to , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Condolences may be registered at, Make a memorial contribution |
HOLLIS, C. Frank (Bronco) III, 65, passed away peacefully in his Varina home on December 19, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Cooper E. Hollis; his mother, Stella Hollis; his sister, Charlotte Deal Leake; and his father-in-law, Minor Martin. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ambra Martin Hollis; his children, Yvonne (Vonnie) H. Pridemore (Frank) and Major Sloan L. Hollis (Amber); his father, Charles F. Hollis Jr.; his sister, Betty H. Mills (Bobby); his 10 grandchildren, Ariel Regensburg, Trey Taylor, Adair Taylor, Jakob Pridemore, Madelyn Hollis-Burnett, Morgan Hollis-Burnett, Samantha Burnett, and their mother, Jenny Burnett (Chris), Grace Hollis, Emma Hollis, and Lane Hollis; and his two great-grandchildren, Sean and Sophia Regensburg. He is also survived by his beloved mother-in-law, Lena Martin; and his brothers-in-law, Ray, Bailey, and Barry Martin; numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. Frank was an active member of Fort Lee Baptist Church, Varina Masonic Lodge 272, Virginia Claremont Lodge 177, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He was a retired member of the Carpenters Union Local 388 and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He rode the rodeo circuit in the United States and Canada for over 20 years winning 36 championships. He also entertained the crowd as a rodeo clown while bravely fighting bulls to protect other cowboys who may or may not have completed the eight second ride. With great enthusiasm he acted in 23 Varina Junior Women Club's annual dinner theatres. He was an avid hunter of deer, elk, and bear. He finished his lifelong dedication to the construction industry and the safety of its workers with Clancy & Theys Construction Company as the Virginia Division Safety Manager. He loved God, his family, life, friends, and telling jokes to all his friends, family, and the occasional stranger; although he never met a stranger. The family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Funeral services will be held at Fort Lee Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 22 with burial immediatly following at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Fort Lee Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 2727 Charles City, Richmond, Virginia 23231. |
ANDERSON - In memory of Carol T. Anderson. Happy Birthday Sis. You will always be missed. ~Love Ma, Buddy, Jean & Buba |
DICKERSON - Happy Birthday Charles Jr. on your 40th birthday! Love, Mom |
will be held today, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. in Hoggard Memorial Cemetery, Lewiston, N.C. Arrangements are being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, N.C., Make a memorial contribution |
Ina Goodpasture Catron, 92, died Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by SeaverBrown Funeral Service and Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
Joseph S. Chapman ZUNI - Joseph Samuel "J.S." Chapman, 81, suddenly went home to be with the Lord Dec. 18, 2009. He was born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia on May 28, 1928 to the late Sam and Josephine J. Chapman. He was predeceased by sons, Lemuel B. Chapman and Pastor Joseph B. Chapman. J.S. was a retired farmer who began working the family land in the 1940s. A partnership developed between him and his predeceased brother, Leland, that lasted more than four decades. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, Windsor, Va., where he served as a trustee and a member of the choir. He was a former member of the Tidewater Elks Lodge No. 262. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He was also a sports enthusiast and loved playing and watching baseball. In later years, J.S. was an avid domino player with the senior citizens of the Zuni Center. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 59 years, Beatrice D. Chapman; a daughter, Cynthia C. Smith (Lorenzo); granddaughter, NaTasha N. Chapman; daughter-in-law, Marlene B. Chapman; goddaughter, Berlena M. Taylor (Aubrey); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 8445 W. Blackwater Road. The Rev. Leland R. Chapman will officiate and the Rev. J.J. Ferguson will eulogize. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Pretlow & Chapman Funeral Home, 658 West Main St., Smithfield, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Due to weather conditions the funeral service for Charles Frank Conley will be postponed until 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Ryan Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Ms. Charman Friend, of 108 S. Dunlop St., Petersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. Visit our Web site for more information at |
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11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Joyce Tyler; his children, Susan Duckett (Mike), Sandra Wood (Kelly), Gary Tyler (Diane), and Cheryl Ellis (Matt); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and he was the oldest of eight brothers and sisters., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the funeral home chapel, with Eddie Heath officiating., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the |
Clayton Eugene Puckett Sr. The family would like your presence to honor their father, Clayton Eugene Puckett Sr., at the Weaver Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a chapel service at 7 p.m. with Pastor William Venable officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Bennett, Jack Lane, Ray Fleenor, Ronald Reynolds, Dave Johnson, Dennis Wiles, Jim Martinez and Kenny Mack. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given on behalf of the homeless to the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission, 624 Anderson St., Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at, Clayton Eugene Puckett Sr., born Jan. 5, 1936, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Arrangements were made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
GREENE - In memory of Curtis Teon Greene (Pony). Happy 25th Birthday, Pony. Love You, Mom and Dad |
NEWPORT NEWS - Darley L. Storey, longtime resident of Newport News, passed away Dec. 17, 2009, at York Convalescent Center after a brief battle with pneumonia, at the age of 84., Mrs. Storey was born in Claremont, Fla. She was educated at University of North Carolina, graduating with a B.A. in Journalism. She later married Walter E. Storey, who became managing editor at the Daily Press newspaper in Newport News, Va., Darley was an active grassroots supporter of Congressman Scott's political activities for many years. She served as the citywide precinct organizer for Rep. Scott and for other Democratic candidates. "When Darley called you to work on Election Day, not many were able to resist her request," said Margaret Keator, District Manager for Rep. Scott. She always served at the registration table for both Congressman Scott's annual Labor Day picnic and his birthday parties. She welcomed each guest with a "welcome to the party." She loved parties and talking social justice issues with elected officials and supporters. She was honored for her long-standing efforts in Democratic politics by all four of the local Democratic Parties on the Peninsula with the "Bobby Scott Grassroots Volunteer of the Year Award" in 2005., Mrs. Storey was a regular volunteer in her community and was especially involved in women's and children's issues and was a leader at Warwick United Methodist Church in Newport News, Va. Examples of her tireless community service efforts include: member of Newport News Mayor's Committee on disabilities; member of Voices for Virginia's Children; co-chair of the Public Policy Committee for the Newport News Unit of Church Women United; chair of Warwick United Methodist Church and Society Committee., Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2009, at the Warwick United Methodist Church in Newport News, Va. Reception will follow. |
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In Loving Memory of Derrick Braxton Your smiles we miss, Your laughter we treasure; Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Love, Your Family |
Donald Clyde Landreth ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Donald Clyde Landreth 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. 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. 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. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Donald Clyde Landreth. |
She graduated from Huntington High School, class of 1943, and Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, class of 1947. Upon graduation from Hampton Institute, she moved to New York City, where she met her late husband, Marion Phillips. From that union , they were blessed with three children., She taught at a private school in New York City before moving to the quiet suburbs of Long Island, where she taught pre-school, Kindergarten, First grade and special education classes. After a long and fulfilling career as an educator, Doris retired from the Amityville Public School System, where she served as a middle school guidance counselor. After retiring from teaching, her love for the theatre and performing often found her on stage as a member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island. With her compassionate and giving spirit, Doris volunteered for over a decade in soup kitchens, working tirelessly to ensure that none of God's children would go hungry. As a member of Saint Mary's Church in Amityville, for nearly half a century, she taught Sunday school and stood as a ready and willing volunteer, where ever she was needed., Doris was a member of the Kiwanis Club of North Amityville and served as the club treasurer for 20 years. She was active in the recruitment of young people to bring their talents, time and energies to the Kiwanis Club., She is survived by her three children, Rita Francis of Saint Petersburg, Fla., William Phillips (Sonya) of Centreville, Va., and Michael Phillips (Lenora) of Huntington, N.Y.; sisters, Barbara Piggott of Newport News, Gwendolyn Ricks and Ann Knox, both of Hampton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. |
HAMPTON - Dorothy P. Sinclair, 90, passed away Friday night, Dec. 18, 2009. |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mausoleum Chapel of Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Va. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
LONG, Ella W., 91, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord December 17, 2009. She is survived by her brother, Lester Long Sr. (Charlsie); sisters, Joyce Gray (Lide) of Leesville, S.C. and Joan Hicks (Gary); and numerous nieces and nephews. Miss Long retired from DuPont after 37 years. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday. Interment Maury Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Elmcroft of Chesterfield Assisted Living for all their loving care. |
Arlene was born in Gloucester, Va., on Jan. 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Arlie Thomas and Mary Agnes (Gunn) Howlett. She was a member of Newington Baptist Church for many years., She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert D. Hall; brothers, Earl Howlett, Buster Howlett, and Raymond Howlett; and sister, Joyce Clawson., She is survived by daughters, Edith Craft (Steve), and Patty Culotta (Chris); a son, Johnny Hall (Marcia); two sisters, Mildred Bunting, and Dot Sibley (Wildon); three grandchildren, Kelly Stewart (Jay), Ricky Craft (Heather) and Melody Hall; two step-grandchildren, Dana Teagle (Jeff), and Daniel Hogge; two great-grandchildren, Hailey and Brad Craft; and two step-great grandchildren, Carson Teagle and Bryce Hogge., A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Newington Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael R. Gray and the Rev. Dennis Hollandsworth, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will gather in the church social hall following the burial for a time of fellowship., Memorial contributions may be made to Newington Baptist Church Building Fund, 6169 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061., Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, is handling arrangements. |
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HORNER, Edward Joseph "Jay," age 45, of Aylett, Va., died in his sleep Friday, December 18, 2009. Survived by his wife, Lacie B. Horner; five beloved children, Jordan, Edward IV "Cayman," Jaycie, Elaina, and Kimberly Grace; brothers, William Saunders (Carolyn) and Stuart Saunders; sister, Judy S. Hailey (Bob Elliott); and his father, Edward J. Horner of Gwynn's Island. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita W. Horner. Jay was an incredible dad. We will miss him so much. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, Dawn, Va., where a service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mangohick Fire and Rescue Squad. Arrangements by the B.W. White Funeral Home. |
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Elizabeth Caudill MEADOWVIEW, Va. Elizabeth Caudill, 91, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at her home with her family. She was born March 31, 1918, in Washington County, Va., and was a daughter of the late John Andrew and Lothie Mae Hash. She loved flowers, cooking, gardening and, most of all, her Lord and Savior. She was a member of Harvest Fellowship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield; a daughter, Betty Lou Sanders; and son, Delmer Caudill. Survivors are one son, Gilmer Caudill; several grandsons and granddaughters; two special granddaughters, Dee Dee Taylor and Angie Caudill; several great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Wanda Zill. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to the employees of Hometown Hospice for their exceptional care. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Dickie Wilson and Tommy Wilson officiating. The committal service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories of Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Taylor, Oakley Sanders, Troy Caudill, Shorty Caudill, Harry Parris and Bucky Parris. The family will be receiving friends at Farris Funeral Service from 5 until 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday or anytime on Monday at Mrs. Caudill's residence at 12361 Lindell Road, Meadowview, 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 Elizabeth Caudill. |
FERNANDEZ, Elizabeth (Beth) Talley, became a heavenly angel on December 19, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Talley, she is survived by her mother, Jane R. Talley; her son, A.R. (Trey) Fernandez III; her daughter, Jane Elizabeth (Liz) Fernandez; and their father, A.R. Fernandez Jr. Other survivors include her sisters, Janet T. Stone, her husband, Kip, and daughter, Madelyn, of Roanoke; Charlotte T. Lawrence, her husband, Ned, and sons, Wels and Tanner, of Chesapeake; Lesley T. DuBois, her husband, Charlie, and daughter, Rosemary, of Portland, Ore.; and brothers, Charles E. Talley Jr., his wife, Cecilia, and son, Finn, of Santa Rosa, Cali.; and John S. (Chip) Talley. She is also survived by her longtime friends, Gail C. Matkins, Sigrid K. Harrison, and Donna A. Malone; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, a family of co-workers, and many other friends. Beth adored her children and devoted herself to them. She was employed by Monument Avenue Pediatrics for 32 years. Her beautiful smile, her wit, and her infectious laugh brought such joy and laughter to everyone around her. Beth, although you are no longer here, you will live forever in our hearts. Her remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Bon Secours Hospice or Massey Cancer Center. |
DAVIS, Elsie Walton, 80, of Tappahannock, died peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2009 at her daughter's home in Yorktown, with her daughter at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert "Buster" Davis. She is survived by two children, Anita D. Smith and her husband, Greg, of Yorktown, and Donald "Peanut" Davis and his wife, Bonnie, of Dunnsville; five grandchildren, Ethan and Caleb Smith, Craig Davis, Wendy Chevalier, and Brian Davis; three great-grandchildren, Cameron and Chelsea Chevalier, Bryson Davis; one brother, Eugene Walton of St. Steven's Church; and three sisters, Ann Sweet of Midlothian, Frances Nuckles of Richmond, and Elizabeth Elliott of Tappahannock. She was born and raised in King and Queen County, and was a lifelong member of Smyrna Christian Church in Bruington. The family would like to thank the Surgical Radiation Oncology Office of Riverside Regional Hospital in Newport News for their kindness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home in Tappahannock, with the Reverend John Yeatts officiating. Interment will follow in Smyrna Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday (tonight) at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Smyrna Christian Church. |
Captain Watkins was preceded in death by both parents; one daughter, Robin D. Cotton; two sisters, Marion Lee Coleman, Vernell W. Crocker; two cousins, Charlie B. Watkins and Eugene Watkins., He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Catherine D. Watkins of Newport News; seven sons, Elton 'ET' Jr., Clinton (Debra) Watkins, of Hampton, Va., Kevin (Rev. Dr. Verna) Watkins, Darryl, Warren 'Pumpkin' Watkins, of Newport News, Va., Bernard Robinson of Bridgeton, N.J., and Michael Paige of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four daughters, Sandra Gordon of Newport News, Va., Pastor Carolyn (Minister Kenny Sr.) Hargrove of Hampton, Va., Renee Watkins and Donna Watkins of Williamsburg, Va.; 49 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Dorothy E. Ward of New Jersey; two brothers-in-law, Vincent David Crocker of Newport News, Charlie R. Paige, Jr., Bellglade, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends., Special thanks to Dr. Roberson and the ICU staff of Riverside Regional Medical Center. |
DuFour - Emmaline Katherine 12/17/08 Precious baby, in our hearts and God's loving arms forever. Grandma and Papa Bennett |
Rachel Farrow Entsminger, 84, of Lexington, Va., died December 18, 2009. Graveside 2 p.m. December 22, 2009, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Erethia C. Darden was born May 20, 1920 in Warwick County, Va., to the late Daniel C. and Elizabeth L. Campbell. She went home to Glory on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009., Erethia was preceded in death by her husband, Booker Darden; three sisters; and seven brothers., Erethia was educated in Newport News School System. She joined St. James United Methodist Church at an early age and remained there until her passing., She is survived by two sisters-in-law four nieces; and eight nephews., Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at St. James United Methodist Church, 1533 W. Queen St., Hampton, VA. Interment will follow in Pleasant Shade Cemetery. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home, and two hours prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements are by O. H. Smith and Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
DENDRON - Ernest Lee Haskett, 85, departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at McGuire Veterans Medical Center in Richmond, Va., A native of Surry County, Va., he retired from Allied Chemical and was a member of First Baptist Church Dendron. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Airforce., He was the son of the late Ida Mae Haskett; and widower of Annie Bell Virginia Haskett. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Haskett; two sons, Nelson and Larry Haskett; and a brother, Howard Haskett Sr., He leaves to treasure his memories, his daughter, Connie Spratley (Richard) of Newport News, Va.; three sons, the Rev. Lloyd Haskett (Thelma) of Vienna, Ga., Alton Haskett (Rev. Shan) of Plainfield, N. J., and Douglas Haskett of Haynesville, Va.; a devoted sister, Gloria Jean Allen (Rev. Lewis Allen) of Waverly, Va.; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, devoted cousin, Eva Jones of Dendron; devoted friend and driver, Thomas Courton of Dendron; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends., Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Pocahontas Temple Baptist Church, 10234 Branch Street, Wakefield, with the Rev. Lewis Allen, pastor, officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Bagley Family Cemetery in Carsley. Viewing and visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home. Mr. Haskett will also be viewed at the church, Sunday, one hour prior to the service., Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Ethan Carter Maddern, infant son of Erin and Sean Maddern, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009., Ethan, also lovingly call 'Baby Chick Pea' was born Dec. 17, and was adored by his family during his short time here., Ethan is survived by his parents, Erin and Sean Maddern; maternal grandparents, Harry and Deby Cashdollar; maternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Betty Cashdollar; paternal grandparents, Dean and Cheryl Maddern; paternal great-grandmother, Molly Villano; an aunt, Lara Maddern; and an uncle, Chad Cashdollar., Ethan was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Patsy and Samuel Hutchison; and paternal great-grandparents, Donald Malano and Wally and Lucy Maddern., A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with burial following in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
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. |
BARLOW, Eva Mobie Conner, stepped into the light of eternal love December 17, 2009. She joins her mother, Florence Smith Conner Mabry and father, Jackie Preston Conner; two brothers, Toy Melvin Conner and George Willie Conner Sr.; husband, Robert Earl Barlow; and one son-in-law, Tim Saunders. She is deeply mourned by the families of her sister, Jane Cole; and brother, Ray Mabry, of Pilot, Va. Also grieving is her loving companion, Ivan Owens and family. She is the beloved mother of Bonnie and son-in-law, Myron Kiltz, Penny Saunders, and Melissa and son-in-law, Richard Anderson. Additionally loved as daughters include, Gail Allen, Kimberly Quinn Barlow and families. She is the cherished grandmother of Jake Ryan and Kyle Saunders, Courtney, Erica, Mitchell Kiltz and Thomas Allen. She is also survived by many precious nieces, nephews and cousins. Eva (or Mobie) was a sweet loving soul who touched the lives of so many. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Grace Hospital and spent many years nursing, mostly at Richmond Memorial Hospital. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, she requested memorials be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2727 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 104, Richmond, Va. 23294, or go to cff.org. Mama, you will be greatly missed. Those that didn't love you had yet to meet you. Please know that this world is a much better place because you were in it. |
as a first class petty officer. He was hired by Interior Systems in 1975 to run the paint department and left in 1986 as the president. He continued working eight more years as a site manager for the Breeden Company. Beauford loved freshwater fishing and when he wasn't fishing he enjoyed his trips to the casinos in Atlantic City, Indiana and Las Vegas. He was a member of the Ocean View Fleet Reserve. He was preceded in death by two sons, Tommy Evans and Robert Matthews, and his grandson, Andrew Pullin. Beauford was loved by everyone who knew him and will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 35 years, Margaret Evans; daughter, Kim Eddings and her husband Greg; sons, Paul W. Matthews Jr. and Jeffery G. Matthews and his friend Robert Rishor; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; beloved sister, Joanne and brother-in-law and friend, Forest Newhall. He leaves behind many lifelong friends and devoted family members including, Dale and Linda Hunter, David and Nancy Parlette and Joseph Turner III. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rosewood- Kellum Funeral Home with burial and full military honors to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.The family will receive friends in the funeral home today, Dec. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
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NICKENS In Sacred Memory of Our Mother Mrs. Fannie L. Nickens who passed away 23 years ago, December 16. Because she is so dear to us, Her memory will live on; Just as the fragrance of a rose, Still lingers when it's gone; Her kindly, dedicated, and endearing ways, And thoughts are with us still; And in our hearts that love her, She lives and always will. Children, Sue, Andrew, Rose, Herbert and Edward; Grandchildren, Rosalyn Portia, Darrell, Carla, Neche, Andreen, Teka,Terrence, Torin and Jay; Great-Grandchildren, Shannon, Brandon, Ky'asia, Tiana, Cherhonda, Dar'lkata, Darrell Jr., Junasia and Leah |
s 11 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
Fredrick J. Gillespie SALTVILLE, Va. Fredrick J. Gillespie, age 87, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va. He was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church. Mr. Gillespie was preceded in death by his wife, Dortha "Dot" Gillespie. He is survived by two nephews, Rocky Gillespie of Beckley, W.Va., Steve Gillespie of Saltville; brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Cahill and wife Reba of Saltville; special friend, Jake Gillespie of Saltville. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Don Petty and Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday prior to the services. Honorary pallbearers will be; A.T. Davis, Frank Frye, Junior Dempsey, J.T. Kelley, and Charles "Bud" Frye. Special thanks to the second floor staff at Valley Health Care Center. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the Gillespie family. |
In Loving Memory of Morris Alexander GARRETT 3/13/1926 12/21/2008, One year ago today you left us, A long lonely sad year, We love and miss you so much, Merry Christmas Daddy, Wife ~ Barbara, Son ~ Gary, Daughter ~ Deanna, Granddaughter ~ Claire, Make a memorial contribution |
ESPOSITO, George A., 80, of Midlothian, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Delores Esposito; his children, Elisa Persinger and Dominick Esposito; grandchildren, Claire and Dominick Esposito, Wade, Carrington and George Persinger; and his brother, Dominick Esposito. Mr. Esposito grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. and owned a successful restaurant in Richmond for 20 years, "The Columns." He was a wonderful man that put his family above all else. He will be sorely missed by all of his friends and family until we get to meet again. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 300 N. Sheppard St. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. |
HAMPTON - George M. LeCuyer, 76, died the morning of Dec. 18, 2009 in Hampton. A native of Chicago, he had been a resident of Hampton for 51 years., He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Amory LeCuyer; his children, G. Amory LeCuyer and his wife, Pat of Virginia Beach, Catherine LeCuyer Bond and her husband, Terry of Williamsburg, and Nancy LeCuyer Beach and her husband, Bill of Springfield, Va.; his granddaughters, Madeline LeCuyer and Hannah Beach; and his sisters, Sharon Helsing and Elizabeth Rios of Houston, Texas and Avondale, Ariz., The family will receive friends at the home from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. The time and date for a memorial service in January will be announced., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to charitable and cultural organizations in Hampton, the city he loved so much. |
George Tucker, of 22522 Williamson Road, Dinwiddie County, died Sunday afternoon at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
BROWN, Geraldine "Ms. Night Train," of Richmond, entered eternal life December 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Stuart Thacker. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Renae C. Marshall and LaJuan Brown; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two devoted sisters, Patricia Brown and Crystal Cox; two devoted brothers, Tyrone Garrison and Reuben Garrison, and other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Monday (today), 6 to 7 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 100 E. Federal St. Homegoing services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 913 N. 1st St. Dr. Kenneth E. Dennis Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment Lively Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Calleo, Va. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
Sharlene V. Gilchrist NORFOLK - Sharlene V. Gilchrist, 79, passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2009. She was a devoted member of Greater St. Andrews AME Church. She is survived by her devoted husband, Melvin Gilchrist; four sisters, Iretha Ricks, Margaret Manley, Erma McCoy and Diane Medley (Clyde Sr.); one brother, James Carrington (Anita); a host of other relatives and friends. A homegoing celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greater St. Andrews AME Church, 3008 McDonald Road, Virginia Beach. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at, Make a memorial contribution |
Yvonne Dale Gillespie, 72, of Roanoke, Va., passed away December 17, 2009. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
Glen Dora Tidwell ABINGDON, Va. Glen Dora Tidwell went to be with her loving Savior and family on Dec. 19, 2009. She was born in Morgan County, Tenn., moved to Martinsville, Va., in 1948, then to Abingdon in 1985. She was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church. Survivors include a half- brother, Junior Tidwell of Bandy, Va.; half-sisters, Karen Bandy of Bandy, Sharon Bandy and husband Tommy of Cedar Bluff, Va., Ethel Jenkins of La Porte, Ind.; a niece and "best buddy", Henrietta Vannoy and husband Raymond; several nieces and nephews; and 11 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews who knew her as Granny Glen. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Memories Musoleum on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway with Pastor Stephen Richardson officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509, because of her love and passion for children. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Joseph Vincent Gorman Jr., 80, of Blacksburg, died Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Frances Vernita Greene, 75, of Lexington, Va., died on Friday December 18, 2009. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. on Monday December 21, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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Harold Gregory, 73, of Gretna, Va. passed Sunday, December 20, 2009. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mrs. Virginia Hardee, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away December 18, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, First Baptist Church Gainesboro. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
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. The family would like to thank Mila and Benjamin Tendilla and the caretakers who took such wonderful care of our loved one. We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Sentara Princess Anne Emergency Center for all their care and professionalism. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
Keith graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Newport News, and attended North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, N.C. He received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Christopher Newport College. Keith served his country honorably in the U.S. Army for four years., He leaves to cherish his blessed memories to his sisters and brothers, Charlotte Smith (Bobby) of Greenville, N.C., Delories Brooks (James) of Charlotte, N.C., Gussi Dickens (Ralph) of Richmond, Va., Betti Hinton (Milton) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara Baker of Hampton, Va., Keretha Whitfield (Willie) of Hampton, Va., Glenda Mayo of Pittsburgh, Pa., John Jenkins III of Newport News, Va., and Alton Jenkins (Terry) of San Antonio, Texas; 14 nieces; and nephews; a special cousin, Carolyn Washington (Shane) of Hampton, Va., Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Little Zion Baptist Church. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the church., Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
James W. Hawkins, 65, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
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NOEL, Helen Josephine, 93, of Bumpass, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, George C. and Sarah Brooks Noel; her sisters, Irene Walton, Kathleen Clough; her brothers, Cleveland Grayson and Joseph Noel. She is survived by her sister, Lois Nelson and her husband, Thomas, of Bumpass; her sister-in-law, Phoebe Noel; numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was a King James Bible believing lifetime member of Holly Grove Christian Church. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Holly Grove Christian Church, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Online guestbook available at www.lacyfh.com. |
HARTFIELD - Henry B. "Bubba" French, age 73, of Hartfield and a retired Chesapeake Corporation employee, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009., He is survived by his sons, Kevin D. French, T. Scott French, Steve B. French, and Jonathan W. French; sisters, Agnes Kahn and Virginia Hudgins; a brother, Newton "Mike" French; five grandchildren; and a very dear friend and former wife, Jackie Edwards., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Lower United Methodist Church, Hartfield., In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98, Deltaville, VA 23043. |
Elyse Beverly (Tot) Higgins, 89, of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. A memorial homecoming will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. December 21, 2009 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski ., Make a memorial contribution |
Howard R. Wells RICHLANDS, Va. Howard R. Wells, age 75, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
HARTFIELD - Howell Lee Revere, 98, of Hartfield, a lifelong Middlesex County resident, passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2009 at home surrounded by his family., Mr. Revere founded Revere Gas from a small gasoline service station he built in Hartfield, in 1931. He grew the propane distribution business from one customer to a company serving many customers in 19 counties in eastern Virginia. He was a founding member of the Virginia Propane Gas Association., He worked with a group of dedicated volunteers going door-to-door to collect funds to establish the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department in 1964. Mr. Revere developed many friendships, serving as a member of the Middlesex Lions club for 32 years. He was a faithful member of Lower United Methodist Church since the age of 12., He is survived by his devoted wife of 76 years and business partner, Elizabeth Carlton; one son and his wife, Charles and Sally Gayle; his grandsons and their wives, Craig and Tammy, Carlton and Darla. He was blessed with five great-grandchildren, Austin, Joshua, Trevor, Charlie and William., His lifelong hobby and love was farming "soldier" beans (soybeans). His comparison of yields with other farmers was always a great joy to him., Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va. Funeral services will be the following day at 11 a.m., at Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield. Interment will be in the church cemetery. |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday at Peterstown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
3 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at New Life Christian Ministries. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
Ina Goodpasture Catron MARION, Va. Ina Goodpasture Catron, age 92, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. Survivors and furneral arangements will be announced later by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory. |
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Irene Marshall Hobson, 94, of Crozet, departed this life on Friday, December 18, 2009, at Louisa Health Care Center., She was born October 21, 1915, to the late Charles C. Marshall and Lenora Wood Marshall., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicklous Alvoy Hobson; and her son, Charles B. Wood; her sister, Maude M. Dickey; and her brothers, Homer W. Marshall and Forrest R. Marshall Sr., Mrs. Hobson was a homemaker and caregiver to her sister, Maude M. Dickey, who suffered with Multiple Sclerosis. Mrs. Hobson was a long time member of Tabor Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon and was a faithful member of the choir and historian. She was historian and secretary of the Homemakers Club and an avid bowler., She is survived by one sister, Eleanora Short of Charlottesville; one son, Gene N. Hobson and his wife, Shaolan, of New Jersey; two daughters, Vickie H. Elliott and her husband, Robert M. Elliott, of Tennessee, and Judy H. Bain of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Paula, Mike, Melissa, Meredith, Megan, Mark, Christopher and Rebecca; five great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews., A special thank you to caregiver, Nancy M. Miles of Louisa, and to Legacy Hospice of Charlottesville., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Anderson Funeral Home, St. George Avenue, Crozet. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville., The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Anderson Funeral Home, prior to the service., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Tabor Presbyterian Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Isabel Dembowski, 85, passed away Dec. 15, 2009. |
BROWN, Jacqueline "Jackie" Happy Birthday to our Daughter and Mommie. ~Love, Mom & Bill and your daughter, Lauren |
James Robert Hill, 47, transitioned from Earth to Heaven at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va., on Dec. 17, 2009, after a brief illness., He was born in Petersburg, Va., on Dec. 3, 1962., He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Shiloh Baptist Church, Matoca, Va. Mr. Hill was a graduate of Matoaca High School and attended Howard University, where he was an outstanding football player. He is an Air Force veteran., He leaves to chreish his memory, a son, Dwight Gaines; and a daughter, Jasmin Hill, Richmond, Va.; mother, Irish Hill, Petersburg, Va.; father, Robert Hill, Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Cheryl Butler, Richmond, Va.; brother, Terrance Hill, Charlotte, N.C.; eight aunts; five uncles; and a host of other loving cousins and lifelong friends., His body rests at Tucker's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; the Rev. Marcus Leggett officiating. Interment will be in Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia County., The family may be contacted at (804) 335-0601., Relatives and fiends will kindly assemble at 10 a.m. at 6607 Hickory Road, Chesterfield County., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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WILLIAMBURG - Jane Ann Farber, a resident of Williamsburg passed away on Dec. 18, 2009 at the age of 84. She was born in Nazareth, Pa., on April 28, 1925, the daughter of Sarah A. Heckman (Sunday) and Paul W. Heckman., Jane Ann was preceded in death by her son, Scott L. Farber; and her husband, Dana G. Farber., She is survived by her daughter, Karen F. Leibenguth (Smallman); son-in-law, William P. Leibenguth; grandchildren, Stephanie L. Smallman and Scott M. Smallman; step-grandchildren, Kolin P. Leibenguth, Kolby H. Leibenguth and Kaury N. Leibenguth, all of New York., She was a graduate of West Chester State Teachers College in West Chester, Pa., and attended NYU to pursue graduate work in Music Education. She later taught music in the Sparta, N.J., school district for three years. Jane Ann also served as a choir director for the Franklin Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. Jane Ann was a member of the Williamsburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Williamsburg United Methodist Church., A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg., Memorial contributions may be made to the Williamsburg Regional Library, 7771 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188; or to the Heritage Humane Society, 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. |
GILBERT, ARIZ. - Janet Marie Calvert Carmines (affectionately known as "Bubbie"), 74, a longtime resident of Hampton, Va., and the surrounding area, although she resided in Arizona for the last 30 years, passed away Dec. 16, 2009., Mrs. Carmines was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Alberta "Bertie" Henley; her father, Milton Cooper Loyed; her sister, Gloria Jennings; her sister-in-law, Kitty Austin; her uncles, Maynard "Shorty" Chappell, and Louis "Louie Blue" Chappell; her niece, Karen Warga; and her two beloved daschunds, Terpsie and Phoebe., She is survived by her husband, Donald A. Carmines; her sisters, Camiele Henley and Janice Spaulding; two daughters, Virginia Ann West and Sarah Arlene Gruszka; a brother-in-law, John Thomas Austin; a sister-in-law, Ann Carmines Straton; two sons-in-law, Pat West and Edward Gruszka; five grandchildren, James Edward West, Crystal Coffie (West), Jessica Henhoeffer (West), Kayci Marie Gruszka, and Joseph Edward Gruszka; and three great-grandchildren, Autumn Marie Henhoeffer, Nellie Raine Henhoeffer, Issac Henhoeffer; her aunt, Olivia Freeman; plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thank you to Marilyn and Tony Ippolito and their family, for their support and love over the years and during this difficult time. She considered their children, Stephanie and Michael Ippolito, her own grandchildren., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley. This is a truly exceptional organization with truly exceptional people. Thank you., Carr-Tenney Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Jean Camper Neale died Friday, December 18, 2009., She was born in Orange County in 1926. She was predeceased by her parents, Cynthia Shultz Camper and Earnest Dudley Camper of Orange; and by her sister, Nancy Camper Schuyler., She is survived by her brother, Dudley Camper of Swannanoa, North Carolina; and by her children and their spouses, Laura Neale and Chris Wise of Rockbridge County, Timothy Camper and Laurie Neale of Orange County, and Amy Neale and Douglas Hill of Madison County. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lida Wise Lael and Henry Neale, and Nick, Jessa, and Ellie Hill., Jean was a wise woman and a nonconformist who lent a sympathetic ear to all. She held a lifelong belief in the value to all of music and the arts. She will be remembered for her sharp wit, her integrity, and her curiosity about life beyond this Earth., A brief graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Graham Cemetery, Orange., Friends and family are invited to gather at Jean's house following the ceremony., In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Arts Center in Orange, 129 East Main Street, Orange, VA 22960. |
Jimmy W. Hawthorne Sr. GLADE SPRING, Va. Jimmy W. Hawthorne Sr., age 70, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, French L. and Juanita Hawthorne. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Daisy Hawthorne; three children, Teresa Hawthorne, Glade Spring, Michelle and Tom Aronson, Oak Ridge, N.C., Jimmy Hawthorne Jr. and Sherri, Marion, Va.; five very special grandchildren, Mista Hawthorne, Glade Spring, Ben, Jackson and Zoe Aronson, Oak Ridge, N.C., Trey Hawthorne, Marion; one sister, Shirley Bowers, Glade Spring; two brothers, Bud Hawthorne and wife Annie, Stonington, Ill., Howard Hawthorne, Glade Spring; two brothers- in-law, J.C. Norris, Glade Spring, Franklin E. "Gene " Norris and wife Lucille, Meadowview, Va.; aone sister-in-law, Mary and husband Charles Church, Glade Spring; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Hawthorne will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Glade Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville serving the Jimmy Hawthorne Family. |
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Dec 21, 2009 John Alonza Abshire Jr., 74, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service will handle arrangements. |
UPPER MARLBORO, MD. - John 'Bernie' Price, a Hampton native, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. |
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. |
MEALY, Mr. Joseph L., of Richmond, Va., departed this life Sunday, December 20, 2009. His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
JASPER, Juanita G. In loving memory of our sister and aunt, we love and miss you. Deep in our hearts you'll always stay, loved and remembered every day. - Your Family |
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 |
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
ALBUS, Karl L., 51, of Highland Springs, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. He was a loving and devoted son to his parents, Erich and Christel Albus. He is survived by his parents; and a loving daughter, Katie Vandjelovic (Nathan). Karl left behind many loving family members and friends in the United States as well as in Germany. Karl was employed as a machinist by Hauni and Alcoa. He was a member of the German-American Sports Club. He grew up playing soccer with his father, and played for the German Sports Club, and later on for the Pink Panthers Soccer Team. He was also was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. Karl will be missed in our lives and will be kept in our hearts forever. |
Dr. Katherine H. Bennett, formerly of Ettrick and a retired physical rducation professor at Virginia State University, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Golden Living Nursing Home, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. For further information visit our Web site at |
HARVEY, Ken W., 62, of Henrico, passed away December 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ethel Harvey, and daughter, Tammy. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Harvey; six children, Bobby, Johnny, Shari Harvey, Ronald Shearl, Regina Fleming and Robert Collins; sister, Marjorie Merritt; brother, Jerry; 13 grandchildren. He is the World's best dad and welder. His remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m Monday, and where services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. |
Kenneth Lawrence Jantzen BRISTOL, Va. Kenneth Lawrence Jantzen, 79, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late William Nicholas and Gertrude Weber Jantzen. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Christopher Jantzen. Kenneth lived in northern Virginia for 30 years before moving to Bristol in 1995. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a lifetime member of the Dale City, Virginia VFW. He loved his family, tending to his yard, and taking care of the birds and squirrels that visited there. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Lorene Ratliff Jantzen; daughter, Lisa Jantzen; grandchildren, Corey Nicholas Ingram, Cheyenne Lorene Jantzen, and Joseph Dakota Dyke; and three nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Tuesday evening, Dec. 22, 2009, at Blevins Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 o'clock with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, in Forrest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Corey Ingram, Russell Parrott, Jake Hutton, Frank Ratliff, Charlie Bradley, and Ray Ratliff. Honorary pallbearers will be: Joe Dyke, Curtis E. Ratliff, Ralph Ratliff, Jim Ratliff, Donnie Ratliff, Clint Ratliff, Michael LaTrangna, and Ricky Ratliff. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, Arrangements for Mr. Jantzen are in the care of Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA (276) 669-6141. |
Mary Ruth Johnson Kidd, 81, of Salem, formerly of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. Arrangements by the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 884-2276., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. January 9, 2010, at High Bridge Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the High Bridge Church Scholarship Fund in care of Thomas L. Thompson, Sr., 304 Marl Lane, Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
GRIFFIN, Leo T. Sr., 87, of Richmond, died December 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Jeannie) Lacy Griffin. He is survived by his two sons, Leo T. Griffin Jr. and wife, Peggy, of Roswell, Ga., John Patrick Griffin and wife, Kathy, of Glen Allen, Va; two grandsons, Leo T. Griffin III of Marietta, Ga. and Patrick Sean Griffin of Glen Allen, Va.; granddaughter, Tiffany Nicole Griffin of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Griffin of Marietta, Ga. Leo was a WWII Navy Veteran. After leaving the service, Leo was Vice President of Union Electric Co. in Richmond, Va. from 1946 to 1956. He helped form the Richmond Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee and served as the first Chairman. He taught National Electrical code and math in the apprenticeship school, and was an associate member in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. Leo formed a consulting electrical engineering firm on February 1, 1956 and took part in the design of St. Mary's Hospital, the Blue Cross Building, Richmond City Hall and the State Monroe Building. In 1984, he transferred to the Nuclear Engineering Services Department and retired from Dominion Virginia Power on July 1, 2000. The Family will receive friends at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with interment to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice. |
Dorothy Elizabeth Chinnis Light, of Roanoke, Va., passed away December 17, 2009. Service 10 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at the Sherwood Chapel Mausoleum. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
CLIFTON, Linda Sue. Her funeral service has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at First Baptist Church of Norfolk by the Rev. Phillip Herring. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
CATOGNI, Lois Wilkins, age 81, of Bon Air, died December 19, 2009. She was the widow of David A. Catogni Jr. She is survived by a son, Donald E. Catogni; two daughters, Nancy C. Adickes and Sue C. Hinkle; and six grandchildren, Traci Catogni-Whitley, Donald E. Catogni Jr., Joshua F. Catogni, Dawn M. Cothran, Joey E. Cothran, and Caroline E. Hinkle. Mrs. Catogni was a retired secretary for the Treasury Department of the State of Virginia, a member of Bermuda Hundred Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, a member of the Lee Chapter of the Daughters of Confederacy, and also a volunteer for the Hunter Homes at the McGuire Veterans Hospital. She was a longtime member of St. Edward's Catholic Church choir. A Mass of a Christian Burial will be said Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at the St. Edward's Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 10305. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Mrs. Lola Brookins, wife of Kenneth Brookins passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Maryview Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. |
She is survived by her older son, Thomas P. Kelly and his spouse, Patricia C. Kelly; her younger son, Robert M. Kelly and his spouse, Janice M. Kelly; and two grandchildren, Matthew T. Kelly and Brianna N. Kelly., She was preceded in death by her parents, Elsie M. and Michael A. Zoschak; and her husband, Thomas C. Kelly., Lorry was very active in her other "family," Community Presbyterian Church of Hampton, Va., and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger and her favorite pastime, besides her church and her family, was talking to people she met., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her honor be made to Community Presbyterian Church of Hampton, Va., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Community Presbyterian Church. The burial will take place in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, with a reception immediately following at Community Presbyterian Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MATTOX In loving memory of Mary F. Mattox who passed away December 21, 2008. Your presence we miss. Your memory we treasure. Loving you always, Your family |
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Wyatt, of 2535 Crestwood Ave., Petersburg, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday from the Chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; Dr. Larry Brown Sr., pastor of Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dinwiddie County, officiating. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Mansey Andrew Gardner BRISTOL, Va. Mansey Andrew Gardner, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Scott County, Va. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Gardner was a retired truck driver from Tri-State Lime and Stone Co., having worked for over 40 years. He served on the Board of Supervisors for Scott County and was a founding member of Gardners Memorial Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Louise Pullon Gardner, on June 19, 2009; his parents, Andrew and Effie Mae Shelley Gardner; and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include his two daughters, Ruth Ann Haynes of Bristol Virginia, Sandra Kay Gifford of Bristol Tennessee; two sons, Hiram E. Gardner and wife Gail, James Gardner and wife Carolyn, all of Bristol Virginia; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Elsie Gardner of Hiltons; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Scott County Funeral Home, 2060 Highway 23N, Weber City, VA. Funeral services will be in the chapel at 1 p.m. with Elder Alan Hensley and Elder Tommy Osborne officiating. Military graveside services will follow at Shelley Cemetery, Bristol Virginia, conducted by American Legion Post 3/ 265 and Tennessee National Guard. Pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Kenny Forrester, John Hughes, Robert Booher, Charles Taylor, Billy Moore. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, Carter-Trent / Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Gardner family. |
will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Forest Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Steve Frazier. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
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BYRD Happy Birthday Marie "Toni" We love you and we miss you. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Carl Byrd Sr. & Jr. Lamont and Jerome |
RENALDS, Marion Clarke, 79, of Richmond, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, December 18, 2009. She is survived by her son, Marsden and his wife, Ginny, and their two children, Lara Staley and David Smith; her daughter, Virginia Edmunds and her husband, Holt; two grandchildren, Easley and Elizabeth; and her niece, Patricia Claytor and her husband, John, and their children, Jack and Grace. Marion was a caregiver to many children over several decades. These lives she influenced reflect her devotion to nurturing and her generous spirit. Her utmost passion was gardening. Strangers often stopped to admire and photograph her exquisite flowers. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation made in her honor to the Rosedale Civic Association Beautification Project, 1901 W. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227. |
s 1 p.m. Tuesday at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Family Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
BURGESS, Marqueis "Queis" Tyrone, departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Marqueis was born on March 28, 1988 in Mount Vernon, New York to his beloved parents, Walteria Lea Burgess and Hector Josephs. Hector Josephs preceded Marqueis in death. Marqueis graduated from Meadowbrook High School in June 2006. While attending Meadowbrook High School, Marqueis played on the Junior and Varsity Basketball Team. Afterwards, he attended Virginia State University for two years. For the past two years, Marqueis had been employed by Macy's, located in the Regency Mall in Richmond. Besides his mother, Walteria Lea Burgess, those left to cherish his precious memories are his sister and best friend, Marquail Tiesha McBride and fianc‚, April Martin; stepson, Camden Martin; his devoted grandparents, Walter and Frances Burgess in Richmond, Va., Carmen Mothersill in Philadelphia, Pa., and Peter Josephs in Spring, Texas; great-grandmother, Alberta Warner in Greensboro, Md.; uncles, Walter Burgess in Richmond, Va., Mark Josephs in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Courtney Josephs in Philadelphia, Pa., and Howard Josephs in Milwaukee, Wis.; his aunts, Melody Boyd in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Donna Josephs in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Julie McEwan in Philadelphia, Pa., and Paula Josephs in Milwaukee, Wis.; and a host of other relatives and devoted friends. His funeral service will be held 12 noon on Wednesday at the Harvest International Full Baptist Center, 1017 W. Washington St., Petersburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday at the church. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. |
Marqueis Tyrone Burgess departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009., Marqueis was born on March 28, 1988, in Mount Vernon, N.Y., to his beloved parents, Walteria Lea Burgess and Hector Josephs. Hector Josephs preceded Marqueis in death. Marqueis graduated from Meadowbrook High School in June 2006. While attending Meadowbrook High School, Marqueis played on the Junior and Varsity basketball teams. Afterwards, he attended Virginia State University for two years. For the past two years, Marqueis has been employed at Macy's, located in the Regency Mall in Richmond., Besides his mother, Walteria Lea Burgess, those left to cherish his precious memories are his sister and best friend, Marquail Tiesha McBride and fiancé, April Martin; stepson, Camden Martin; his devoted grandparents, Walter and Frances Burgess in Richmond, Va., Carmen Mothersill in Philadelphia and Peter Josephs in Spring, Texas; great-grandmother, Alberta Warner in Greensboro, Md.; uncles, Walter Burgess in Richmond, Va., Mark Josephs in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Courtney Josephs in Philadelphia and Howard Josephs in Milwaukee; his aunts, Melody Boyd in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Donna Josephs in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Julie McEwan in Philadelphia and Paula Josephs in Milwaukee; and a host of other relatives and devoted friends., His funeral service will be held noon on Wednesday at the Harvest International Full Baptist Center, 1017 W. Washington St., Petersburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg, Va. |
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REEKES, Martha Edmonds, 69, of Blackstone, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was the widow of Stanley G. "Doc" Reekes Sr. She is survived by two sons, Stanley G. Reekes Jr., and his wife, Tamra, and Brian Keith "Tater" Reekes, and his wife, Kim; four grandchildren, Andrea, Katie, Willie, and Cameron Reekes; a great-grandson, Daniel Thomas Shell, all of Blackstone; four sisters, Vergie Brooks, Irene Mayton, Shirley Grady (Jimmy), and Edith Thompson; and a brother, Bernard Edmonds (Gertrude). The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., (Bus. Hwy. 460), near Blackstone. Chapel funeral services will be held 2 P.M., Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nottoway Co. Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 453, Crewe, VA 23930. Registry and condolences may be sent to www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com. |
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Elizabeth K. Linkous, 81, of Dublin, died Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home & Crematory, Christiansburg., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Mike Woody. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
BURCHETTE, Milton Sr., departed this life December 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by two sons, John and Willie James Burchette. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Nannie R. Burchette; five children, Jacqueline Burchette, Milton Jr. (Bertha), Linwood (Tammy), Larry Burchette, Donald Burchette (Denise); 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruby Champ, Evelyn Jiggetts, Marie Alexander, and Lillie Henderson, all of North Carolina; five brothers, Walter Burchette of North Carolina, Sandy Jr., Zeroy (Maggie Mae), Norland (Paula), and James Burchette (Loretta), all of Richmond; three sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and 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 Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ronald C. Taylor Sr. officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Wednesday, 11 a.m. December 23, 2009 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
11 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009, at St. John's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Muhsin Shukree Muwwakkil, also known as Ernest Jackson and "Bay," departed this life Dec. 16, 2009., He was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Prince George County, Va. Muhsin graduated from Peabody High School and also served in the United States Navy in the early '60s. After he left active duty he began working at the Portsmouth Naval Base; he then transferred to the Newport News Shipyard. Muhsin later moved to New York in the early '70s. During this time he also became a devoted Muslim in the Nation of Islam. While in New York he married his first wife, Jamella Muwwakkil. He later married his second wife, Faheemah Muhammad-Muwwakkil., He is preceded in death by mother, Blanch L. Raines; and father, William H. Jackson; brothers, Richard, Bernard and William Jackson Jr., He leaves behind two sisters, Wilma Whitaker and Mildred Wheeler; eight children, Jameal and Racheena Muhammad, Lashawn Reid Carlos (Harold Jr.), Hamidullah Samir Muhammad, Muhsin Shukree, Nisaa and Sayida Muwwakkil, all residing in Petersburg, and Veronica Carter (Jerry) from Florida; 19 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind devoted friends, Yolanda Mill, Abdul Halim, Brother Jerry, Minister Tracey and the Muslim community., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, from the chapel of William N. Bland And Son Funeral Home., The family may be contacted by calling (804) 840-5090. Cards and condolences can be sent to 1766 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. All flowers should be sent to Bland Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
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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 |
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Freddie R. Harvery; and her mother, Mrs. Catherine Langhorne Barfield., She leaves to cherish her loving memories, two daughters, Mrs. Lakeshia Brumskin West (Andre'), Mrs. Shawanna Brumskin Bailey (Carlos Sr.); one son, Travis Featherston; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven brothers; five sisters; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. |
LANEXA - Norris Hoffman Paxson III, 75, a resident of Lanexa since 1988, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at his home., He was a member of York River Baptist Church, where his was the Building and Grounds Chair for several years. He had worked for the Newport News Shipyard early in life and had retired from Fort Eustis as an Engineering Technician after 34 years. He was also a member of the Colonial Water-ski Club., He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Daniel "Danny" Paxson., He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Janet L. Paxson; four children, Carolyn Margaret "Peggy" Henderson and husband, Wayne, Norris Douglas Paxson and wife, Barbara, Sharon Rebecca "Sheri" Tyler and husband, Steve, Everit W. Thomas and wife, Trina; two sisters, Sylvia P. Ealum and husband, Paul, Carolyn Louise Durie; a daughter-in-law, Rosanna Paxson; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at York River Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Cashman officiating. Interment will be private., Memorial donations may be made to the York River Baptist Church, 8210 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. |
time. Friends may also call at anytime to the home of her sister, Judy Peterson, 5176 Bowling Street, Dublin. Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions in her memory to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 190 Depot Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, . Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
Gladys S. Onufrak, 92, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
POLLARD, Oscar Jr., departed this life December 19, 2009. Arrangements by: |
s for William Melvin Parker Jr. have been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Dale City, Va. Interment will be in Quantico National Cemetery at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Mountcastle Life Celebration is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
FARMINGTON, N.Y. - Patricia Ann Miller Willis, formerly of Williamsburg, passed away Dec. 14, 2009 in Farmington, N.Y., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Jan. 16, 2010, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave., Rochester, N.Y. Donations in her memory may be directed to the F.F. Thompson Hospital Foundation, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. |
s 12 noon Monday, December 21, 2009, at Nicely Funeral Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dewey O. Weaver, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call any time after 12 noon Monday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Pastor Jay Fields will officiate and interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, in Green Acres Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Walter C. Hunting. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the church, 3135 Hanley Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23703. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is handling the arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
s 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Mildred Linton Privott NORFOLK - Mildred Linton Privott, 86, of the 1200 block of Colonial Ave., passed from her earthly life to her eternal home Dec. 18, 2009. A native of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Nolan Jefferson and Viola K. Manning Jefferson Dula; the adopted daughter of the late Jerome Taylor Linton and Lena Norfleet Linton; and the wife of the late Walter Warren Privott Sr. She retired from the City of Chesapeake and was a member of Grace Baptist Temple. Surviving are her longtime companion, Arthur Doss of Virginia Beach; two sons, Walter Privott Jr. and his wife Kathy of Norfolk and Irvin Privott and his wife Victoria of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Agnes Maruca, Nelma Linton and Nellie Leitch; and a brother, Eugene Linton. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel. A private interment will be held in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would also suggest that memorial contributions be made to the SPCA of Norfolk, 9216 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504. Please share a memory with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
HICKS - Randall Edward I dream of you, dear loved one, And see your smiling face, And know that you are happy In your Father's chosen place. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas. Miss you so very much. Love, Your mother, Ella, Willie, Sisters & Brothers |
CUSTALOW, Ralph Dewey, 77, of the Mattaponi Indian Reservation, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2009. Mr. Custalow was a senior tribal Councilman and reservation treasurer and was also a senior deacon Sunday school teacher and treasurer of the Mattaponi Indian Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Soloman Dewey and Pocahontas B. Custalow; and one brother, Ernest Cecil Sr. (Anna). He is survived by brothers, Calvin D. (Mildred), A. Kenneth (Peggy), Malcolm T. (Alice), and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the B.W. White Funeral Home, 20408 King William Rd. (Rt. 30) and where a service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, with interment at the Mattaponi Indian Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mattaponi Indian Baptist Church, c/o Mattaponi Reservation Circle, West Point, Va. 23181. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Brett Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, raised in Erie, Pa., and graduated from Academy High School in 1958. He spent 22 years in the Navy and retired in Norfolk, Va., in 1980. He received his B.S. from St. Leo College and his Masters from Golden Gate University. He retired from ECPI and Thomas Nelson Community College, and also instructed at Christopher Newport Community College, St. Leo, and TCC., He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Dombrowski Marshall; sons, Richard D. Marshall Jr. and wife, Ceci of Richmond, Va., and Joseph (Jay) Marshall of Norfolk and his wife, Dana of Norfolk; daughters, Diane Dangerfield and husband, Wally of Windermere, Fla., and Suzanne Marshall of Portsmouth; grandchildren, Tyler Marshall and Kendall Leigh-Collins Rice of Norfolk, Annie Hallock and husband, Jeremy of Richmond, Molly Marshall of Centerville, Va.; and one great-grandson, Justin Hallock of Richmond. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Irene Dombrowski; sister-in-law, Cathy Golonka and husband, Richard, and Elaine Dombrowski of Erie, Pa., He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Beth Marshall; grandson, Nicholas Marshall; and his parents, Elsie Hinds Marshall and William Marshall., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
A native of Iowa, he was a resident of Newport News for 38 years. He served his country for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army and also retired from AAFES after 26 years. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 368., PaPa loved nothing more than his family. He was the second son of Elmer and Velma Fredericksen, who preceded him in death., Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Rosel; three devoted daughters, Linda Morris (Henry), Karen K. Sirk (Matt), both of Newport News, and Bobbie Gore of Yorktown; five adoring granddaughters, Tiffany Krapes (Mat) of Virginia Beach, Michelle Hicks (Jason) of San Diego, Calif., Angela Lee (Matt) of Newport News, Kristina Neuhart (Ryan) of Williamsburg, and Alicia Andrus (James) of Temple, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jemma Lee of Newport News, who were the lights of his life; three brothers, Art Fredericksen (Sandy), Donny Fredericksen (Mary), and Jerry Fredericksen (Lori); three sisters, Sarah Hellyer (Bill), Louella Hargens (Bill), all of Iowa, and Betty Riley (Lorenz) of Nebraska; and a host of nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, followed by a memorial service, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, with burial in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Chaplain Nat Milton will officiate., The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Drs. Hitchens, Asnar and Smuggler of the Hampton VA Medical Center; Drs. Goodman and Cortina, and staff of the Hampton VA Palliative Hospice Unit, for the special care they provided to our PaPa., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Foundation for Parkinson's Disease, West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032. |
Robert R. Cornett DAMASCUS, Va. Robert R. Cornett, age 85, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at Bristol Re gional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and was a son of the late Grant and Rebecca Cornett. He was retired from Sprint and was a member of the Laurel Community Church in Damascus. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cornett; one son, Charles "Randy" Cornett and his wife Judy, of Damascus; two sisters, Hazel Cullop and Virginia Smith, both of Damascus; two grandchildren, Dr. Charles "Chuck" Cornett and his wife Cathy, of Platteville, Wis., and Beth Clark and her husband Chris, of Roanoke, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Cora, Roy, and Ellen Cornett; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor Harry Layell, Pastor April Milligan and Dr. Charles Cornett officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Pallbearers will be Terry Reed, Michael Reed, Jerry Cornett, Ronnie Cullop, Lonnie Lewis, Jim Lewis, Larry Brown and David Ratliff. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Widener, Jim Osborne, Bill Neely, David Patrick, Eugene Neely and Bill Thomas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Laurel Community Church, c/o Judy Cornett, 22129 Fisher Hollow Road, Damascus, VA 24236. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral service at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting, Mr. Cornett and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631. |
COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Robert "Bob" Sowers, departed this life Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, following a brief illness in Petersburg, Va., Mr. Sowers graduated from Lebannon High School in 1935, after which he was employed as a Tool & Die Maker with the Glenn L. Martin Co., in Baltimore, Md., through the spring of 1943, when he was inducted into the U.S. Army, fulfilling his wartime service in the "ACER" program at NACA, Langley until the end of WW II. He retired from NASA Langley in 1972., Mr. Sowers was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Seaford, Va., where he sat on various committees, Methodist Men; and the Adult Bible Class. He was a 50 plus year member of the St. Tammany Lodge #5 in Hampton, Va., and a longtime member of the Yorktown Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star., A Christian funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, with the Rev. John Haynes, Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private., In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 207 Seaford, VA 23696 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
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with a reception to follow at the Rosewood Memorial Park reception lounge. You may pay condolences to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
DEPP, Ruth, died December 18, 2009 at Lakewood Manor where she had resided for 11 years. Her family is grateful for the excellent care provided to Ruth by Lakewood Manor staff. Ruth was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 29, 1908. Fred, her husband of 65 years, predeceased her in 1997. Ruth is survived by her two sons, Fred of Charlotte, N.C. and David of Doswell, Va. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Ruth maintained her New York accent, engaging personality, and spunkiness throughout her long life. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will occur in the future. |
LYNCH, Ruth Perkins, 81, widow of Lawford W. Lynch, died Sunday, December 20, 2009. Survivors include two sons, Alfred L. Lynch and wife, Martha, and Charles N. "Nicky" Lynch and wife, Joyce; a daughter, Evelyn L. Vick and husband, David; five grandchildren, Michael Lynch and wife, Kathryn, Michelle Sowers and husband, Cody, Matthew Lynch, Colton Lynch, and Wesley Vick and fiancee, Kim Powell; and a brother, Hugh Lee Perkins. Mrs. Lynch was a lifelong member of Grace Anglican Church. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (tonight) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Road in Jarratt. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22 at Grace Anglican Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her memory to Grace Anglican Church Memorial Fund, c/o Melissa Forsyth, 1411 Smoky Ordinary Road, Emporia, Va. 23847. |
Louise Conner Sale, 77, of Glasgow, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., 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 |
Shirley Ann Carter Blaylock BRISTOL, Tenn. Shirley Ann Carter Blaylock went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Guy and Lucy Mae Carter, and was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a former employee of the Piccadilly Restaurant with over 10 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: husband, Jackie L. Blaylock; two sons, Jason Rosenbalm and Jonathan Rosenbalm; stepson, Jackie L. Blaylock, Jr.; stepdaughter, Frances A. Hall and husband Gary; sisters, Janey Griffith and Kathy Morrell; brothers, Eddie Carter and Perry Carter; grandchildren, Brianna Rosenbalm and Jason Rosenbalm Jr.; step-grandchildren, Deidra Nimmer, Shane Hall and Candace Hall; step-great- grandchildren, Ryleigh Hall and Brandon Nimmer. A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening following the chapel service at the Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at |
BOOKER, Silestine. Funeral services are rescheduled for Tuesday, 12 noon at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. |
will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday December 23, 2009 at Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, Va., with Chaplain Marvin Barbre officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Milwaukee Cemetery in Milwaukee, N.C., with Dr. Dennis H. Draper Jr. officiating. Friends may join the family other times at the residence of Debra and Dan Boehning. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 917 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered online at, . Mom will be remembered for her great love of family, her ability to make you believe anything was possible, and her gift for making the ordinary seem special., Make a memorial contribution |
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Debbie's name to LMSdr, P.O. Box 52697, Tulsa, OK 74152 or through, . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
MARTIN, Stuart Wray, 83, of Richmond, passed away on December 19, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mariam D. Martin; and their four daughters, Colleen M. Herbig and husband, John, Patricia M. Smith and husband, Nelson, Bonnie Jo Martin and Lydia M. Mayo and husband, Robert. He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Stuart was awarded the Purple Heart on July 24, 1945 after serving with the United States Marine Corps, First Separation Company, MCB during the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church for 41 years. He worked for Greentrees, Berry Burk Co. and later retired from Franco's Fine Clothier. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Generation Fund, in memory of Stuart W. Martin, Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Henrico, Va. 23228, or Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Voluntary Services Fund #1002, 135 Hunter Homes, VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23249. |
DANDOIS - In loving memory of Sue Padgett Dandois who passed away four years ago. We miss you, we love you, you are forever our hearts. Your loving family |
LEBONAN, ORE. - Sylvia Leigh Chesser, 46, of Lebanon, Ore., died Monday Dec. 14, 2009 in Corvallis Ore. She was born Oct. 6, 1963, in Newport News., No public services will be held., Arrangements by McHenry Funeral Home Corvallis, Ore. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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. |
In Loving Memory of Gladys Faye THOMAS My Sweetie, 5'2" eyes are brown. I have you with me you're not in the ground. I have you in my heart, but I get lonely after dark. My love for you will always be, there will never be anyone else for me. I will love you FOREVER., You were my sunshine on a cloudy day, I miss you so much Your Man, Make a memorial contribution |
Thurman Franklin Rose ABINGDON, Va. Thurman Franklin Rose, age 85, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Todd E. Whitaker answered the Master's call peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, in the Hospice Support Care House of Williamsburg., He was formerly employed by Wendy's Restaurant. He will be greatly missed, but we find comfort in knowing he is now at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus., A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in Whiting's Chapel with the Rev. Morris Randall officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 105 Erin Leigh Court by 10 a.m. on Tuesday., Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 757 229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Tynesha S. Barksdale was called to eternal rest, suddenly and without a word of warning, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009., Mrs. Barksdale may be viewed from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Whiting's Funeral. A funeral service, celebrating the life she lived, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 52 Kingsville Road, Hampden Sydney, Va., with the Rev. Walter Fells and the Rev. Timothy Woodson officiating. Interment will follow in New Store Baptist Church Cemetery, Buckingham County, Va. Family and friends will assemble at the church by 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. |
Edward B. Umberger, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mark Edward Spangler Mark Edward Spangler, 52, formerly of Aurora, Colo., passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, after a long illness at his parent's home in Goode. Born in Anderson, Ind., Nov. 22, 1957, he was a son of Delbert R. Spangler, of Goode, and the late Marianna Howe Spangler. In addition to his father, he is survived by two children, N. Cody Spangler, B. Elias Spangler, both of Littleton, Colo.; a sister Linda (Ray) Sandifer, of Vinton; a brother, David (Donna) Spangler, of Roanoke; step-mother, Rebecca Spangler, of Goode, former wife, Lynda Vaught Spangler, of Littleton, Colo.; a niece, Tiffany Meadows, of Vinton; two nephews, Todd (Lisa) Spangler, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Justin (Jessica) Spangler, of Roanoke; numerous great nieces and nephews; three step-sisters, Joy Lee (Mark) Pretty, Kendra (Donnie) Toney, Ginger (Jon) Lovell, all of Lynchburg area and their children. Mark was a graduate of William Byrd High School in Vinton, received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina, and a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from Parks College of Saint Louis University; he also received an M.S. Systems Management Degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology, U.S.A.F. Air University; served as a Captain in the US Air Force and later employed by the U.S. Air Force as an Environmental Engineer at Lowry Air Force Base and Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., and was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church, Lynchburg. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Fort Hill United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Philip M. Waltz and the Rev. Janet D. Hawkins. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Hill U.M.C., 106 Oakridge Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 and or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405, is assisting the family. |
The family night for Vada B. Goode, which was scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2009, has been cancelled., Funeral services are still scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home. |
will be held Monday afternoon at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-, . Those who wish to honor Emma Lou may make a memorial donation to the charity of their choice or may honor her in their hearts by remembering her at dusk today, Dec. 21., Make a memorial contribution |
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He retired from the U.S. Army in 1971, and also from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding after 23 years of service., Vernon was a member and former officer of American Legion Post # 1997., He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara J. Owens; a daughter, Barbara Hicks; son, Nathan H. McCracken; two granddaughters, Duewa Bevard (Eric), and Eufura Spicer (Steve); five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Benjamin, and Eddie M. Walker; a brother, Robert Owens (Bertha); and a host of other loving relatives., Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Albert G. Horton Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Suffolk, Va. |
She is survived by her fiancE, Byron Keith Darcus; her daughters, Aminata Smiley and Natalia Bowman; her grandson, Pryce Barnes; and her loving parents, Ruth and Frank Price, all of Newport News; her grandfather, Mack Henry Banks of Williamsburg; her sisters, Irene Hopkins (Reginald), Ruth Barnes (Roderick), and Camala Price; her brother, Frank Price (Beverly); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., The viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Whiting's Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at noon Dec. 23, 2009, in Little Zion Baptist Church, 8525 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, with the Rev. Linwood Gatling presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will gather by 10:30 a.m., at 187 Stony Ridge Court, Newport News, for the funeral precession., Donations may be made in the name of Veronica Bowman to the Children's Hospital of King's Daughter's Neonatal Unit, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. |
DUKE, William E. Jr., 70, of Henrico, Va., a loving husband, father and friend, passed away on December 17, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, William E. Duke Sr. and Viola Eddleton Duke. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hope Kelly Duke; three sons, Emory Duke III (Linda), Christopher Duke (Robin) and John Duke (Linda); one daughter, Adrienne Duke; nine grandchildren, Ashley Glasco, Kristin, Danielle and Elizabeth Duke, Olivia Duke and Brittany Zicafoose, Hylton, Porsha and Tylor Duke; two great-grandchildren, Kaleigh and Carter Glasco; one brother, David T. Duke; three sisters, Sadie Moon, Martha Ingersoll and Eugenia Lee Riddle; and six nieces and nephews. Mr. Duke was the president and co-founder of W.E. Duke and Sons, Inc., later known as Duke Contracting of Virginia. The family will receive friends Monday, December 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 22, at 2 p.m. at Glen Allen Baptist Church, 3028 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Welfare League of Kilmarnock, Virginia or the charity of your choice. |
s 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
at 11 a.m. in Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Blvd., Norfolk, the Rev. Dr. Joseph P. Lee Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with our mother's great love for all animals, memorial donations may be made to the Portsmouth Humane Society, 2704 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Shenandoah Baptist Church in Roanoke. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Bob Alderman will officiate. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Weeks family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
PATE - Wendell We lost you five years ago and the pain will never part so we're sending you this birthday wish from the bottom of our hearts. Happy Birthday! Love, Your Family & Friends |
Mr. Rufus C. White Jr., 62, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
Margaret H. Williams VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret H. Williams, 83, of the 1100 block of First Colonial Road, departed this life Dec. 16, 2009. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin M. Williams and her daughter, Rosetta Hinton. Survivors include her son, George B. Williams (Melvina) of Chesapeake; a granddaughter, Jayla A. Williams of Chesapeake; two sisters, Rachel Harris of Norfolk and Della Jackson of Virginia Beach; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
EDWARDS, Ms. Willis L., departed this life December 20, 2009. Arrangements by: |
In Loving Memory of Skylar WILSON I want to wish a happy birthday to my little Angel Skylar Wilson. Merry Christmas to Skylar and my two girls Pat and Jeania who are all celebrating together in heaven. I love and miss you all very much., Mom and Grandma, Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Skylar K Marie WILSON 12/21/1990 ~ 7/16/2005, Skylar,, Happy Birthday and Merry 'Christ'mas! We know you are singing in our Lord's heavenly Hallelujah Choir., Love and miss you so-o-o much! Mom, Dad, Keily, Caleb, Paw-Paw, Grandma Donna, Rhonda, Bry, Zain & Chayton, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Porter Riner officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Betty Gertrude Young, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Funeral Services 2 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009, from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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