HALBLEIB, Allie Martin, 92, of Ashland, Va., died December 21, 2009. Mrs. Halbleib was born on November 1, 1917 in Ellerson, Va. to James Toler and Lillie Mahone Martin. She was predeceased by her husband, Julius Bernard "Dutch" Halbleib Jr.; and one grandson, Sloan Kemp Headrick; also, two brothers, Willie Martin and Jesse Martin; six sisters, Mae White, Josephine Bradley, Margaret Peed, Helen Staples, Florence Baskett and Virginia Martin. Survivors include one son, M. Craig Halbleib and wife, Donna; Martha H. Headrick and husband, Ron; Jane H. Jones and husband, Yancey; five grandchildren, Sydney L. Halbleib, Yancey S. Jones Jr., Dutch M. Jones, Marshall C. Halbleib Jr. and Clay R. Halbleib; one great-grandchild, Indigo Z. Drake; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Halbleib spent 26 years as a teacher and guidance counselor, inspiring and guiding students in Hanover and Henrico schools. A graveside service for family will be held December 23, at 1 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery in Ashland. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Mrs. Halbleib's life on Saturday, December 26, at the Jones' home, 11311 Dairy Lane, Ashland, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 667, Ashland, Va. 23005, or to a charity of your choice. |
CREWS - Anthony One year has passed and my love remains the same. Until I see his smiling face again. Love, Norbinette |
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. |
SURRY - Arrida Savage Young, 96, entered eternal rest Dec. 20, 2009 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross in Burtonsville, Md. |
Aubrey Arnold Perkins HONAKER, Va. Mr. Aubrey Arnold Perkins, age 82, of the Wysor Valley section passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital. Born April 30, 1927, in Jewell Ridge, Va., he was a son of the late Rev. Simpson and Magnolia Boyd Perkins. A lifelong resident of the area, he was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired coal miner, having been employed at Island Creek VP No. 1 and was a member of UMWA Local No. 1509. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lucy Tiller; three brothers-in-law, Jerry Tiller, Gene Honaker, and Elmer Fuller; and one niece, Suzy Taylor. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Virginia Fuller Perkins of the home; three daughters, Barbara Barnhart and husband, J.C. and Connie Perkins all of Honaker, and Nina Miller and husband, Steve of Swords Creek; two sisters, Pearlie Honaker and husband, Jessee and Shirley Honaker all of Honaker; two granddaughters, Jennifer Dye and husband, Roger and Angela "Barney" Barnhart all of Honaker; two grandsons, Christopher Monk of Honaker and Travis Miller of Swords Creek; two great-grandsons, Hunter Dye and Dawson Ryan Dye; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with the Rev. Bill Newton and the Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens at Lebanon, Va. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday. |
DANIEL, Audrey Lee, 69, of Richmond, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Willard E. Daniel Sr.; four children, Willard E. Daniel Jr., Kelvin Lee Daniel and his wife, Christie, Lisa Ann Daniel and Laura Kay Daniel; her mother, Pauline Slayton; one brother, Morgan Slayton; two sisters, Patricia Ann Taylor and Carolyn Rose Tucker; three grandchildren, Matthew Everette, Andrew Mark and Kelley Pauline Daniel; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Audrey was known for her love of children and was fondly referred to as the "Lakeside mom". She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
In Loving Memory of James William (Bill) BRAMMER July 12, 1920 December 22, 2006, What makes a Dad, God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night, the wisdom of the ages, the power of the eagle's flight, the joy of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed, the patience of eternity, the depth of a family need, then God combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add, he knew his masterpiece was complete, and so,, He called it......Dad, --Author Unknown--, Merry Christmas, With Love, Your Family, Make a memorial contribution |
CLARKE, Barbara S., of Richmond, departed this life on Monday, December 21, at Johnston Willis Medical Center. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
Mrs. Barbara M. Harris of 20109 Matoaca Road, Ettrick, Va., died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at the Golden Living Center, Battlefield Park, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, |
Mrs. Barbara S. Clarke of 10040 Salem Church Road, Richmond, Va., died on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. at Johnston Willis Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at 3 p.m. in Littleton United Methodist Church, 105 East South Main St., Littleton, NC 27850, (252) 586-5385. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Sue Beazley to the Program for Continuing Education mailed to PEO - Chapter CD, 163 Northside Drive, Littleton, NC 27850. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family., Make a memorial contribution |
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Bertha L. Jones, 74, entered eternal rest on Dec. 17, 2009., She was the devoted mother of Kevin B. Jones of Spartanburg, S.C., and Lori B. Jones of Queens, N.Y. She is also survived by her mother, Arrida Young; brother, James Young (Dorethea); sisters, Rose Wilson (Dennis), and Linda Fisher (Edward); daughter-in-law, Patricia; grandsons, Kevin and Julius; granddaughters, Diamond, Chanel and Cherise; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22, from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m., at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 5738 Colonial Trail East, Surry, VA. Interment will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. |
HAMPTON - Betty Fowler Wornom, 90, of Sanford, formerly of Hampton, Va., died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009., Mrs. Wornom had been a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton for 60 years. She graduated from Buxton Hospital Nursing School in 1941 as a registered nurse and was a member of the Elizabeth Buxton Nursing Society. For many years, she worked with and retired from the Newport News Health Department., Mrs. Wornom is survived by her sons, Samuel J. Wornom, III and wife Sandra, and William Upshur Wornom and wife Rebecca; grandchildren, Lesley Wornom McKay and husband Richard, Laurie Wornom Phillips and husband Paul, Susan Bagley and husband Allen, William Upshur Wornom, Jr., Michael Thomas Wornom and wife Sonya, Tina Harrington and husband Tommy, Jeff Lankford and wife Morgan, and Kenneth Patterson and wife Tammy; 19 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. |
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Dec 22, 2009 Betty Jane Simpson, 83, of Kings Grant Community, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
Bob Gene Raines ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Dr. Bob Gene Raines will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Emory & Henry United Methodist Church with the Rev. David St. Clair and the Rev. Christi Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Holston Conference Cemetery at Emory. 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. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so online by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Dr. Bob Gene Raines professor emeritus of Emory & Henry College, passed Friday morning, Dec. 18, 2009, in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Dr. Bob Raines. |
Buford was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Brugmann Collings., He is survived by his sisters, Emily Jane Shymanski and Elizabeth (Libby) Swensen; his children, Buford Edward III (Paul) and Rory Collings, Brian and Judy Collings, Gregory and Marjorie Collings, and Sarita C and Robert Howell; his grandchildren, 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; and his great-grandchildren, 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. |
s will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2009, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., 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 |
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 |
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She was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, George Lynwood Sweeney; and a daughter, Elsie Mae Pierce., She is survived by her a son, H.E. Sweeney and friend Lucille; a brother, Creasey Franklin Higgs and wife, Orean; special nieces, Marian Kozar, Betty Lou Palmer, Janet Higgs; along with many other nieces and nephews;, three grandchildren, Cheryl E. Raleigh, Geoffrey L. Sweeney, and Kevin E. Sweeney; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Sweeney and Katie Sweeney., A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at James City Chapel Cemetery in Norge, Va. |
1 p.m. Tuesday December 29, 2009.Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista., Make a memorial contribution |
. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. The family would like to express special appreciation to the second floor nursing staff and aides at Valley Health Care Center for their excellent care. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving the Catron Family., Make a memorial contribution |
MORRIS, Mrs. Charlene Jones, of Richmond, departed this life December 21, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
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Charlotte Ann Crim Glascock, 80, of Gordonsville, died Sunday, December 20, 2009, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville., She was born July 17, 1929, in Clarke County, a daughter of the late Charles Jefferson Crim and Mary Elizabeth Sonner Crim., Mrs. Glascock is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Mason Allen Glascock of Gordonsville; and a sister, Betty Lou Horn of Cumberland. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Marion Crim., A visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville. Interment will be private., Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 446, Orange, VA 22960. |
Inadvertently omitted from the obituary for Mrs. Cheryl Dean were her grandmothers who preceded her in death, Leonia Bradford Green and Ruth Walker; and a step mother, Dorothy Coleman. Also omitted was a surviving aunt, Ann Bradford of Hopewell. |
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11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with Dr. David Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
Patricia S. Church VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia Shealy Church, 64, passed into the hands of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 20, 2009. She was a member of Colonial Baptist Church. Pat was a simple woman with much faith, she was a great encourager, and she will definitely be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Mrs. Church is survived by her husband of 43 years, W. Dean Church; three children, Kimberly Dail and husband Steven, Lara Church and Jeffrey Church; three grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Meagan Dail; two sisters, Cheryl Davis and Cynthia Edwards; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack S. Blount and Phyllis Blount. The visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, today, Dec. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patricia Church's name to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be shared with the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Revs. H. Max Bolin, Harold W. "Pete" Campbell, and John Sullivan. Private burial will be in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the funeral home and at other times at the home of her son, Robert M. Corbin, with whom she made her home for the past 35 years. Those desiring may make memorials to the Greenville Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Georgia Meyerhoeffer, 1583 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, Va. 24477. For the past two and one-half years, Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center has given loving care and assistance to Mrs. Corbin, and her family would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the entire staff as their kindness will long be remembered. Condolences may be sent to the family online at, Make a memorial contribution |
11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pocahontas Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital., Make a memorial contribution |
GREENE - In memory of Curtis Teon Greene (Pony). Happy 25th Birthday, Pony. Love You, Mom and Dad |
FLEMING, David A., 70, of Richmond, died December 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, Troy and Charles; three grandchildren, Shelby, Kelsey and Troy Jr.; two sisters and three brothers. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
Nannie Edwards Dalton, 80, of Martinsville, died Friday, December 18, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, Starling Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville., Make a memorial contribution |
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NEWPORT NEWS - David Lee Hicks passed away suddenly at the age of 62, on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at his residence., He was born Oct. 15, 1947, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Grover Taylor and Emma Jean Bradley of Proctorville, Ohio, and the late Howard H. Hicks of Springfield, Ohio., David was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was currently employed at the Military Traffic Management Command located at Fort Eustis, Va. He was a member of Mariners Masonic Lodge No. 215., Left to cherish his memory is his sister and brother-in-law, Lena J. and Maurice L. Sexton of Virginia Beach; a brother and sister-in-law, Grover W. and Deborah K. Bradley of Proctorville, Ohio; five nieces, Pamela Weibley (Jared), Lorra Calvert (Brian), Jayme Golden (David), Angela Sites (Matthew), Heather Bradley (Ray); one nephew, Chad Simpson (Kathy); and nine great-nieces and nephews. David also leaves behind his very special companion and sweetheart, Anna McDaniel and children, Terra and Joshua McDaniel. He will be greatly missed by his little grandson, Carmine, who loved him dearly., The family would like to thank the Newport News paramedics and the ER staff of Mary Immaculate Hospital, for their efforts to keep him with us., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Weymouth Funeral Home, on Nettles Drive, where Masonic Services will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Regimental Chapel at Fort Eustis, Va. Interment, with full military honors, will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date., , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA. 23058. |
will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23, at noon in Roosevelt Memorial Park, 1101 Campostella Road, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. altmeyer. com., Make a memorial contribution |
Dennis B. Grindstaff BISHOP, Va. Dennis B. Grindstaff, age 58, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at his home. Born June 30, 1951, at Bluefield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Clemon Basil Grindstaff and Betty Frances Kern Grindstaff. He was a 1969 graduate of Tazewell High School and a graduate of Bluefield College. During his teaching career he taught at Tazewell Middle School and Tazewell High School as well as Big Creek and Bland Schools. He had served as Athletic Director at Big Creek High School and at Bland. Over the years of his teaching career he also served as coach for wrestling, football, and baseball. He was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Lynn Grindstaff. Survivors include his daughter, Carrie Denise Harwood and husband, Cary of Blacksburg, Va.; three brothers, Charles Grindstaff and wife, Suzanne of Tazewell, Va., Phil Grindstaff of Bishop, and Todd Grindstaff and wife, Cathy of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Mary Anne Grindstaff of Raleigh, N.C.; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, his dog, Scamper. The family will receive friends at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va., from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Heflin, Harris Hart III, Danny Motley, Roger Deel, Greg Basham, William "Birdeye" Strong, Bobby Linkous, and the Bland County Football Team and coaches. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be directed to Bland County Football, c/o Rocky Gap High School, P.O. Box 9, Rocky Gap, VA 24366. |
In Loving Memory of Derrick Braxton Your smiles we miss, Your laughter we treasure; Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Love, Your Family |
will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor David Hurd officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery at a later date. Pallbearers will be Mel Hendricks, Joey Carroll, Jeff Carroll, Todd Johnston, Lonnie Linkous, and Chuck Cambell. The Dickerson family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, . "You were loved and will be missed..." Psalm: 121, Make a memorial contribution |
Millie Futrell Dixon PORTSMOUTH - Millie Futrell Dixon, 87, formerly of Yorkshire Road, died Dec. 19, 2009, in a Baltimore, Md., nursing home. A native of Murfreesboro, N.C., she was the widow of William Thomas Dixon Jr. and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, William T. Dixon III of Westminster, Md.; six sisters, Addie Lula Ricks of Greenville, N.C., Learlie Mae Futrell of Murfreesboro, N.C., Pearl Rose Liles of Doraville, Ga., Jean Bradshaw of Franklin, Va., Marion Gavin of Doraville, Ga., and Melissa Mitchell of Emporia, Va.; three brothers, Melton Ivan Futrell of Rocky Mount, N.C., Willard Davis Futrell of Waldorf, Md., and Dalton Futrell of Doraville; and two grandchildren, Scott Dixon and Diana Hoffman. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Gene Primm. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the or the ., Make a memorial contribution |
2 p.m. Wednesday in the West End Cemetery. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Whitley was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Waverly L. Whitley and Paul L. Owens Sr.; his grandmother, Rachel Hoffler Owens; and his uncle, Paul L. Owens Jr., Survivors include his loving wife, Dawn Renee Whitley; two daughters, Brittany Walston of Norfolk and Bethany Knight of Franklin; his parents, Carolyn Owens Whitley and Donald Allen Whitley Sr.; two grandchildren, Destany and Darius Walston; his sister, Shannon Abreu and her husband, Ramon of Virginia Beach; and his niece and nephew, Rachel and Brandon Abreu., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Stan Parris. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Franklin County Gideons, P.O. Box 915, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. |
A longtime entrepreneur, she was a well known fixture in the Hampton community, having run a variety of successful businesses including the Sinclair Trading Post and Circle Lanes Bowling Alley. She enjoyed the arts and sciences, and donated many personal articles to museums. Much of her spare time was spent as a volunteer., Dot was preceded in rest by her husband, Robert C. Sinclair., Surviving members of her family include her children, Glennell Fullman and husband, Charlie of Hampton, and Curt Sinclair of Florida; grandchildren, Shanon Hayes and wife, Suzanne of Poquoson, and Karen Morris and husband, Kenneth of Richmond; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brayden Hayes, Lindsay and Reed Morris; sisters, Patricia Jackson of New Jersey, and Jackie Crowder of Massachusetts; and a large extended family., Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be held privately. |
MASSENBURG Dr. C. Warren Massenburg Dec. 22, 1953 - June 3, 2005 Remembering you today & always, Johnnye |
JOHNSON, Dudley M. Sr., departed this life December 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Dudley Johnson Jr.; and sisters, Rachel Blackwell and Martha Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his fiancee, Becky Davis; six children, Sandra, Jermell, Chvon, Schwonda Johnson, Maurice Nichols and Melvin Davis; stepdaughter, Debbie Davis; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ollie Tomonia, Julia Harris, Corine Harris and Emma Johnson; one brother, Walter Johnson Jr.; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends, among them devoted Robert "Dook" Blackwell. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave, where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Ira Hopkins officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
Daisy Mae Semones Dunford, 80, of Wytheville, Va., died December 16, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, Wytheville SeventhDay Adventist Church. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSTON, Esther Dorey, 85, of Richmond, widow of James W. Johnston, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry F. Dorey and Alice O. Hake; and her siblings, Helen Shelton, Rosalie Shelton, Lillian Dabney, Mildred Vaughan, Mary Collette and Henry Dorey. She is survived by a daughter, Marie J. Cohn, who was blessed to have the best and most loving parents anyone could ever have; son-in-law, Matthew R. Cohn; three grandchildren, Alex, Adam and Rebecca Cohn; two sisters, Thelma Vaughan and Marie Babey; and brother, Robert Dorey; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Johnston was a registered nurse for 40 years and a graduate of St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Richmond. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Canterbury at a later date. |
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. |
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. |
OWENS, Mr. Edwin C., of Richmond, departed this life December 20, 2009. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Funeral notice later. |
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; daughter-in-law, Ethel Caudill; son-in-law, Oakley Sanders; 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. |
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Dec 22, 2009 The rescheduled funeral for Ella Mae Wilson, 83, of 215A Seminole Trail, Danville, who died Dec. 15, 2009, will be held at noon Wednesday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Cascade. Fisher-Watkins Funeral Home in Danville is handling arrangements. |
Emily Grace Roach ABINGDON, Va. Emily Grace Roach, age 6 months, infant daughter of Marissa Danielle Snead and Brandon William Roach became an angel on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, with her family by her side in Memphis, Tenn. She was born on May 29, 2009, in Abingdon, and was a blessing to her entire family during her short time on earth. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Mary Plummer. Survivors in addition to her parents are her maternal grandparents, Jeff and Barb Statzer of Dogtown, Va., and Chuck Snead of Abingdon; great-grandmother, Bessie Snead; paternal grandparents, Gary Roach of Wytheville, Va., and Virginia Winter of Sevierville, Tenn.; great-grandfather, Danny Plummer; her best friend, Jaidyn Moran; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Price officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery on Rt. 75. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Frost Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, (276-628-2131) is serving the family of Emily Roach. |
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 |
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. |
Erma Lee Elmore, 80, of Petersburg, widow of Frederick Welford Elmore, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. Born in Logan County, W.VA., she was preceded in death by her parents, Zac Adkins and Elsie Booth Temple, and a sister, Betty J. Cox. She was the former owner of Pete's Barbecue in Petersburg., Mrs. Elmore is survived by her son, Robert D. Elmore; sister, Laddona Davis; nephews, C. David Cox, Jerry Lee Cox, and Harold L. Davis Jr.; nieces, Carolyn J. Kelly, Charlene Cox, Diane Robinette, Pamela Davis and Carol Davis; great-nephews, George E. Wallace, Jerald L. Cox, Stephen L. Cox, and Brandon L. Cox; great-nieces, Melissa C. Wallace, Pamela D. Kelly, Amanda M. Cox, Cindy Cox and Angela Cox. Special thanks to her caregivers in her final stages go to Cheryl B. Weathers and James T. Micklem., A memorial service will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at |
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Dec 22, 2009 Esther B. Martin, 98, of 1719 Carver Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at her home. Arrangements were incomplete and will be announced by Hairston Funeral Home. |
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. |
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 |
will be held at Mountcastle at 10 a.m. Dec. 24, followed immediately by a burial at Quantico National Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at Montclair Country Club from noon to 2 p.m. on Waterway Drive in Montclair. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made on behalf of Jackie to the ArtBeat Gallery, P.O. Box 10037, Manassas, VA 20108 or to the Amyloidosis Research Foundation at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
to celebrate his life will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Crocker Funeral Home officiated by Bishop Madison G. Copeland. Interment will follow in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will be at the residence, 111 North Ninth St. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome. com., Make a memorial contribution |
George A. Tucker of 22522 Williamson Road, Dinwiddie, died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2009, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. He was a native of Dinwiddie County and the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Tucker. He was a member of Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dinwiddie., He is survived by four sisters, Barbara Urquhart (Henry) of Carson, Ruth Skeeter (Otis) of Petersburg, Audrey Finney (Paul) of Macon, Ga., and Shelia Hendricks (Wendell) of Dinwiddie; two brothers, Thomas E. Tucker (Sarah) and Calvin J. Tucker, all of Dinwiddie; one uncle, Ernett Tucker of Dinwiddie; one brother-in-law, Samuel Hardy of Dinwiddie; one sister-in-law, Joann Tucker of Syracuse, N.Y.; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with Dr. Larry Brown officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The remains will rest at the church on Wednesday 11:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence of the sister and brother-in-law, Shelia and Wendell Hendricks, 20821 Carson Road, Dinwiddie, at 12 noon. The remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home. Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Born in Victoria, Va., to George W. and Bertha McLaughlin, he was raised there with his sisters; Lois, Alise, Edna, and brother, Linwood., Mr. McLaughlin was a graduate of The College of William and Mary, class of 1947, and received his MBA degree from New York University., He was an active duty Army Aviation Officer for three years during WW II., Mr. McLaughlin held executive positions at Chase Manhattan Bank, Kings Lafayette Trust and Merchants Bank, and was an adjunct professor at Pace University for 30 years, before retiring to Fords Colony and Windsor Meade in Williamsburg, Va., He enjoyed weekend yard work, spending time with his friends and family, reading history, writing poetry, story telling and traveling., He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy Ann Dettmer; his sons, Craig, Scott and his wife, Yvette; and four grandchildren, Alison, Shelby, Evan and Trevor., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185; or The College of William and Mary, School of Business, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg, VA 23187. |
ESPOSITO, George A., 80, of Midlothian, passed away Friday, 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. |
BOHANNON, Gerelene Fitts, age 86, of Drakes Branch, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was the widow of Joe L. Bohannon Sr. Surviving are two daughters, Mary B. Adams and husband, Clinton, of Drakes Branch, Va., and Betty B. Jones and husband, George, of Victoria, Va.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Bohannon and Joe Bohannon Jr. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the Drakes Branch Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements. |
Glen Dora Tidwell ABINGDON, Va. Graveside services for Glen Dora Tidwell 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 |
A memorial service for Gloria Wood Rickard who died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, will be held in the Spring. |
In Loving Memory, Gregory L Goehring, Dec 21, 1963-Aug 20, 2009, It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home., We miss you very much! Your loving family., Make a memorial contribution |
Anita Louise Josslyn Hardy, 71, of Rustburg, died Monday, December 21, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Our Father Deacon Stephen Marshall Harris April 12, 1924 - December 22, 2003 Six years have passed without you. We feel your presence around us, keeping us in the holiday spirit. With all our love, Your Daughters, Annette, Brenda, Jenny, Priscella and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
CREWS, Harry Douglas, 74, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2009 after a determined and courageous battle with cancer. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Willie L. and Lorine Crews; brothers, Jimmy, Bobby and Billy; and sister, Nancy Crews Duncan; and special aunt and uncle, Nancy and Buck Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Heather, whose devotion to Doug and her daughters will always be cherished. He is also survived by daughters, Lorine Jarrelle and husband, Jeff, Kathy Cleveland and husband, Rusty; and stepson, Mike Cotton. Other survivors include sisters, Diane Vetsch and husband, Deke, Judy Hamby and husband, James, Patsy McCormick and husband, Freddie; brother, Jerry Wayne Crews; and grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jessica, Jewell, Chayse and Madison. He is also survived by a devoted, lifelong friend, Jerry Brady. Doug was a graduate of John Marshall High School, where he was a member of the Cadet Corp, Company B, after which he proudly served his country for 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of the NCO Academy and recipient of a Medal of Commendation. He also served time in England, Germany and Japan on flying status for 12 years. After retiring as a master sargeant in 1974, he worked for 18 years at Philip Morris as a supervisor. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. He loved his family and country and will be remembered as a true gentleman, who was always respectful of others. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Special thanks to everyone at Retreat Hospice Unit, especially nurses, Formeka, Val and Ashley, for their incredible care and compassion. Arrangements by Angelus Funeral & Cremation Traditions. |
is being planned for a later date at Faith Central Fellowship where he attended church. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Hart family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., 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 (Dwight) 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. |
Dale James Harwich VIRGINIA BEACH - Dale James Harwick went to be with his Lord and Savior and his Father, Harry on Dec. 16, 2009, in Sentara Leigh Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born June 29, 1961 in Ilion, N.Y. He was the son of Carol Anne Wood Harwick. He was an inspiration to all who knew him especially to the young people in his life. He inspired them to better themselves. He was a loving husband, father who will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He was an avid builder for his wife. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dawn; his daughter, Erin and husband Joshua Schultz; his four sons, Damian and fiancee Jessica Stanley, Dale James II and his girlfriend Nicole deCristoforo, Hunter Levi, Dakotah Dalton, all of Virginia Beach. Also surviving are his two brothers, David and Derrick Harwick. He is also survived by his numerous special close friends and family and his loving pets, Bastian, Maddy and Money. The family requests that those in attendance please dress casual in order to celebrate his life. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donation be forwarded to the family. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Jon Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin where members of VFW Post #776 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the funeral home. The Haynes family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
COUSINS, Helen A., of Richmond, entered into eternal rest Monday, December 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob M. Cousins; and son, Frederic. She is survived by two grandchildren, Michael S. and Lisa M. Cousins; and daughter-in-law, Stefanie F. Cousins. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
She was preceded in death by her first two children, Dante Porter Jr., and Nevonza Porter; parents, James and Calony Davis; and sister, Mary Davis., She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Dante Porter; daughters, Belinda Clark (Melvin), Christine Porter, Rose Hamby (Jerry); son, Eric Porter; grandchildren, Torre, Stacey Clark and Sentara Booth; great-grandchildren, Cordero Williams Jr., Alex and Evan Booth; four sisters, Joan Davis, Vanessa Davis (Allen), Bonny Davis (Will), Barbara Overton (Craig); brother, James H. Davis Jr.; and a half-sister, Ceresa Perry., Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. |
will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the home of her sister, Jeri, 504 Aylesbury Drive, Chesapeake. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Tom Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sandy Level Baptist Church, 2554 Sandy Level Rd., Goodview, VA 24095. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
Hilda Powell Livingstone, 89, of Deltaville, formerly of Petersburg, Va., passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009., She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Charles Livingstone; her son, Robert Charles Livingstone Jr.; daughters, Elizabeth Livingstone Millar and Hilda Livingstone Bayliss; six grandchildren and one great grandchild., A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Bradley S. Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow in the Hodges Family Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, "Exclusive provider for Veterans & Family Memorial Care", Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
He is survived by one son, Hollis H. Corbin Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Marion C. Randall of Bena, Va., Annetta C. Cohill of Wilsonville, Ala., Eunice C. Ellis of Hayes, Va.; two brothers, Harold D .Corbin of Fredericksburg, Va., Webster M. Corbin of Hayes, Va.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild., He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert T.( Bubba) Corbin; and stepson, Kenneth Payton., Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at First Morning Star Baptist Church, Bena, Va. Interment will be in the Gregory Cemetery in Hayes. |
Horace Dickerson, 61, (Dick), 509 N. Azalea Road, Petersburg, departed this life Dec. 18, 2009, at his resident. He was a native and lifelong resident of Petersburg and a graduate of Peabody High School Class of 1966. He was also a graduate of Virginia State University Class of 1981. Dick was a Police Officer with the Petersburg Police Department having worked in investigations as a detective. After leaving the police department he worked with the Virginia Department of Transportation as Supervisor of Investigations (Anti Trust Enforcement/Bid Rigging) retiring with 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Alexander P. Dickerson. Horace confessed Christ and was baptized at Bethesda Bibleway Church on Harding Street under the pastorate of Bishop J.S. Beane. He later worshiped with his mother, Mother Laura Dickerson at J.S. Beane Memorial Church., Besides his mother, Mrs. Laura Dickerson; he is survived by a son, Stuart K. Jefferson; daughter-in-law Tasha Brown-Jefferson; a sister, Wanda D. Carter, all of Ettrick; a close and devoted aunt, Mrs. Belle G. Williams of Dinwiddie; three grandchildren, Stuart K. Jefferson Jr., Lauren Brooks and Jasmine N. Harris; several cousins, among them a devoted cousin. Elder James "Jimmy" Williams, other relatives and many friends, among them Chuckie Epps and Glenda Johnson., A funeral service will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, from the Greater Bethesda Bibleway Church, Bishop Willie Balthrop, pastor. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence of his mother, 20201 Sheffield Place, Ettrick, phone 520-1955 and at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. Please visit us at our website: |
time at the funeral home or at the residence of her son Hayden Horney, at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Howard R. Wells RICHLANDS, Va. Howard R. Wells, age 75, passed away Dec. 19, at his home, following a long illness. He was a retired foreman for Pittston Coal Company. He was a member of the Cedar Bluff Masonic Lodge No. 216, and a U. S. Army Veteran. He was the son of Mae Wade Wells of Cedar Bluff and the late Martin Wells. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Wells. Survivors are his loving wife of 52 years, Lola Keen Wells; daughters, Vickie Aldridge and Mike of Richlands; Jackie Besase of Roanoke, Va. and Dorothy Malz and Larry of Belle Plaine, Minn.; granddaughter like a daughter, Crystal Shelton; grandchildren, Derek, Ryan, Cory, and Kayla Besase, Jimmy, Danny and Jessica Malz; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Katie Wells of Cedar Bluff and Ann Jamison of Plymouth, Mich.; brother, Billy Wells of Paris, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff, Va., with the Rev. Carter Wells and the Rev. Bill Shook officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Derek, Ryan and Cory Besase, Danny Wells, Roy Wells, Kenny Wells and Larry Shortt. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
will be held Wednesday with the Rev. Donna Hopkins Britt officiating. There will be no public visitation. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements. 540-982-2100., 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. Mrs. Catron retired from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institution after many years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, LeRoy Franklin Catron; parents, Robert "Bob" and Margie Comer Goodpasture; and two sisters, Mildred Goodpasture Sutter and Anna Lorraine "Dot" Goodpasture. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy "Jess" and Judy Catron of Chilhowie; four daughters and sons-in-law, Janice C. and Gary C. Reed of Meadowview, Va., Linda C. and Fred Martin of Chilhowie, Barbara C. and Steve Griffith of Roanoke, Va., and Debora C. and Pat Martin of Marion; 13 grandchildren, Tena Rhea, Sandra Snaden, Eva Reavis, Mike Catron, Taylor Catron, Rodney Morris, Danny Morris, Jodi Morris, Tony Morris, Brandi Cregger, Danya Whitt, Ali Martin, and Rachel Martin; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren; many cousins; special friends, Glenna Evans, Shirley Burgess, Dawn Hutton and many others. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe and the Rev. Darrell Lambert officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of service. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to express special appreciation to the second floor nursing staff and aides at Valley Health Care Center for their excellent care. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving the Catron family. |
IRA LEWIS (POPA) Happy 47th Birthday, We miss you. From, Kima, Mutta, Yvonne |
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. |
HAILEY, James E., of Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, James S. Hailey; and mother, Minnie C. Hailey. He will be missed by all his friends. |
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HOPE, Mr. James H., departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Edna Bates Hope; and from that union came eight children, Ronald (LaVerne), Angela H. Allen (Wayne), Alan (Janet), Elliotte (Brenda), James, Malcolm (Cynthia), Eric (Sabrina), Everett; one stepdaughter, Thelma Glymph; 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Howard (Virginia) and Mayfield Hope; four sisters, Etta H. Brown (Dolphus), Evelyn H. Jackson (Arisworth), Geraldine H. Jackson (James), Joyce H. Hopkins; three sisters-in-law, Beatrice Shelton (William), Jean Bates, Esther Ross (Junious), two aunts, Pearl Dickerson and Marie Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. One very devoted daughter-in-law and caregiver, Brenda T. Hope. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1 p.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 994 Three Chopt Road, Manakin Sabot, Va. 23103. Rev. Cecelia Lewis officiating. Interment, church cemetery. |
HARGROVE, James Willie, of Richmond, departed this life December 19, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
Funeral services for James Robert Hill will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; the Rev. Marcus Leggard officiating. Interment will be in th e Bonner Family Cemetery, Dinwiddie County. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Dec 22, 2009 The funeral for Jane Stultz Lewis, 84, of Fieldale, who died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fieldale Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Martinsville. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at the church. She was born in Roanoke on June 20, 1925, to Leonard Stultz and Hattie Weeks Stultz. She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and was a private music teacher. She was a member of the Virginia Music Teachers Association, was a docent at Piedmont Arts Association and was a member of the DAR. A longtime active member of Fieldale Baptist Church, she had been the music director, church pianist and a deacon. Surviving are her husband, Jack Nathan Lewis Sr. of the home; two daughters, Jane Rhea Douglas of Roanoke and Kitty Kim Lewis of Miami Springs, Fla.; a son, Jack Nathan "Nat" Lewis Jr. of Palmetto Bay, Fla.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Fieldale Baptist Church or Piedmont Arts Association. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel. |
Janice Marie Piercy, 53, of Manassas, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Prince William Hospital in Manassas., Jan was born on February 13, 1956, in Vienna, Virginia, daughter of the late Moxley S. Piercy and Remona Webb Piercy. She was also predeceased by her twin brother, James Michael Piercy., She is survived by her beloved aunts, Mary W. Lloyd of Somerset, Virginia, Alice W. Colvin and her husband, C.C. Colvin, of Gordonsville, Virginia, and Ruth W. Layman and her husband, Charles O. Layman, of Troy, Virginia; Janice H. Webb of Leesburg, Virginia, and Anne Holt Webb of Monticello, Florida; a special companion, Rick Jansen of Manassas, Virginia; and many cousins and friends. Jan was previously married to Greg Derman of Vienna, Virginia., Jan was a longtime employee of the United States Postal Service and the Virginia Department of Transportation., A memorial service will be held at a later date., The family requests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice., Preddy Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of arrangements. |
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 Preddy Funeral Home, 250 West Main Street, Orange, following the ceremony., In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Arts Center in Orange, 129 East Main Street, Orange, VA 22960. |
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. The Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville, Va., is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Jerome "Jyi" Leo Houston Jr. departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Riverside Regional Medical Center., A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Full Gospel Kingdom Church, 3114 Washington Avenue, Newport News, Va. Pastor Michael L. Harris will officiate. |
WILLIAMSBURG - John C. Gray, 87, died peacefully on Dec, 20, 2009, at Woodhaven Hall, at Williamsburg Landing., Mr. Gray was born Oct. 15, 1922 in Baltimore, Md., and grew up in Richmond, Va. Jack graduated from Virginia Tech in the class of 1944 and attended graduate school at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. He served proudly in the U.S. Army during WW II. Jack retired in 1986, in San Francisco, after 38 dedicated years with Westinghouse, in the power systems division., Jack was active in numerous organizations including Masons, Shriners, electrical societies, and was past president of the Engineers Club in San Francisco. He had served as a deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church and most recently was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church., He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Anne Beal Gray; daughters, Kathryn Clemens and her husband, Thomas of Louisville, Ky.; Jane Hann and her husband, William of Daniel Island, S.C.; Ellen Johnston and her husband, Jeffrey of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ellen Anderson of Memphis, Tenn., He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Kathryn Gray; and two grandchildren., Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FISH, 312 Waller Mill Rd., Suite 800, Williamsburg, VA 23185; or Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy., Williamsburg, VA 23188., The family wishes to thank the staff, the chaplains, and Dr. Jones of Woodhaven Williamsburg Landing, for all the loving care and comfort given to Jack and his family., Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Nelsen Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
John David Poston SEVEN MILE FORD, Va. John David Poston, age 69, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in the Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville, Va., serving the John D. Poston family. |
GRAY, John C., 87, died peacefully on December 20, 2009 in Woodhaven Hall at Williamsburg Landing. Mr. Gray was born October 15, 1922 in Baltimore, Md. and grew up in Richmond, Va. Jack graduated from Virginia Tech in the class of 1944 and attended graduate school at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. He served proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jack retired in 1986 in San Francisco after 38 dedicated years with Westinghouse in the power systems division. Jack was active in numerous organizations, including Masons, Shriners, electrical societies and was past president of the Engineers Club in San Francisco. He has served as a deacon and elder in the Presbyterian Church and most recently was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Anne Beal Gray; daughters, Kathryn Clemens and her husband, Thomas, of Louisville, Ky., Jane Hann and her husband, William, of Daniel Island, S.C., Ellen Johnston and her husband, Jeffrey, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ellen Anderson of Memphis, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Kathryn Gray; and two grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FISH, 312 Waller Mill Rd, Suite 800, Williamsburg, Va. 23185, or Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy., Williamsburg, Va. 23188. The family wishes to thank the staff, the chaplains and Dr. Jones of Woodhaven Williamsburg Landing for all the loving care and comfort given to Jack and his family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Nelsen Funeral Home. |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James W. Johnson and the Rev. Mark Stugelmeyer officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff of Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home for the care they provided Tom over the past five and a half years. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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. |
Joseph Christopher Tisdale III, 67, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Dec. 20, 2009, at Tidelands Hospice House after suffering a stroke on Dec. 12. He was the only child of J.C. and Mary Smith Tisdale of Petersburg, Va., A graduate of Petersburg High School, Chris loved sports lettering in baseball and basketball. He was a star basketball player at Petersburg High School, scoring over 1,000 points in his high school career. An avid tennis player, he loved the game playing with his friends at the Walnut Hills tennis courts., Dr. Tisdale attended Georgia Tech and received bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Virginia. He played college baseball at the University of Virginia and semi-pro baseball in the Valley of Virginia League. He was a math professor at Winthrop University from 1971 until retirement and a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill., For more than 30 years, Chris was a resident of Tega Cay, S.C. He was active in the Charlotte tennis community and enjoyed water sports on Lake Wylie. His interest included reading and watching news and financial media, eating out, and taking morning rides with the family dog. He was actively involved in coaching, transporting and watching his son, Jordan, play high school and AAU basketball. After moving permanently to Myrtle Beach, he enjoyed tennis with Conway and Ocean Creek men's groups, beach bands at Ocean Drive, and reluctantly learned to shag dance., Chris is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Jordan Christopher; and beloved pet, Buddy, all of Myrtle Beach. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Garrison of Atlanta, Ga.; sister-in-law and husband, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Brady of Wichita, Kansas. His aunts, Virginia S. Evans of South Hill, Va., Dorothy Smith of Richmond and Greet Smith of Staunton; and numerous cousins, who all were dear to him., Funeral services will be held at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home of Petersburg, Va., at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. Visitation with the family will be from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be with his parents at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg., J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the University of Virginia Baseball Foundation, Tidelands Hospice House of Georgetown, S.C., or the Angel Fund at Kind Care Animal Hospital in Little River, S.C. Condolences may be registered at |
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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 |
Charlie William Kanode, 83, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
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'A golden heart stopped beating, Her gentle hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us. |
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. She was a devout Lutheran and enjoyed church every Sunday until her battle with Alzheimer's prevented her from attending. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Duane A. "Bud" Kemp whom welcomed her as she passed and is happy that she has joined him. She leaves behind numerous loving family and friends including her four daughters, Trudy, Jody, Sharon and Karen, whom are all happy that she is with the Lord. She was loved by all and will be missed by many. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship of the Inner Light church, 620 14th St., Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to either the Alzheimer's Foundation, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502 or to Union Mission, P.O. Box 3203, Norfolk, VA 23514. Condolences may be offered to the family at www., Make a memorial contribution |
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; and 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 6 to 8 p.m Monday (today), 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. 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 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, in Forrest Hills Memory Gardens. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. 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 Street, Bristol, Va., (276) 669-6141. |
s will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Steven Hodges officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Deborah Ann (Debbie) Lancaster, 51, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009., Make a memorial contribution |
Edward A. La Croix VIRGINIA BEACH - Edward Arnold La Croix, 52, passed away on Dec. 21, 2009, in his home. He was born in Colorado and was the son of the late Dennis La Croix and Goldie McBride La Croix. Ed was a sonar engineer for the U.S. government. He is survived by his wife, Ruby La Croix; a son, Edward A. La Croix II; and a sister, Carol Matteson. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Burial will be in the Lightner Cemetery, Scott City, Mo. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Make a memorial contribution |
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. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton, 723-3191., Make a memorial contribution |
Lee Van Slyke Spencer, 58, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 11, 2009, in Tampa, Florida., Lee was born on February 8, 1951, in Garden City, New York. Born a tree-climbing, tom boy, grown to a beautiful woman, and always a passionate friend and a lover of animals of all kind., Lee leaves many friends in her absence. Lee also supported her cause for organ donation by successfully donating her organs to help extend the lives of three recipients in three states., There was a service for her at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009, at the Vinson Funeral Home in Tarpon Springs, Florida., Her burial will be Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, Virginia. |
In Loving Memory Of Marsanna F. Lee August 4, 1942 - December 20, 2008 It seems like yesterday since the Lord called you home. We miss you dearly and we treasure all the memories. Love always, Bob, BJ and Family, 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. |
Jane Stultz Lewis, 84, of Fieldale, Va., died on Friday, December 18, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Fieldale Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 200906011. A guestbook is available at, Make a memorial contribution |
She is preceded in death by her parents Wallace D. and Lydia B. Johnson, Sr.; and her husband, Jiles H. Brooks Jr., Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Kathleen Brooks-Tait(Tim) of Clayville, R.I., and Joy Brooks of New York, N.Y.; two brothers, Wallace D. Johnson Jr. of Norfolk, Va., and William C. Johnson Sr. (Debra) of Surry, Va.; one sister, Lydia Maureen Langhorne (Roy) of Surry, Va.; one grandchild, Johanna Brooks-Tait of Clayville, R.I., A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 23, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church, 123 West 157th Street, New York, NY 10019. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Surry, Va., Information provided by Poole's Funeral Home, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Walter Harvey Lucas Sr., 64, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Horne Funeral Service, Inc., Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Harvey Carico officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A guestbook is available online at, Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Mamie "Bug" Coleman Wyatt of 2535 Crestwood Ave., Petersburg, Va., formerly of Charlottesville, Va., departed this life Friday night, Dec. 18, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., She was a native of Dinwiddie County, Va., and the daughter of the late Joseph and Susie Coleman., She joined Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, at an early age. Later, she joined and served in a church in Hackensack, N.J. She worked as a LPN at Walnut Hill Convalescent Center for many years. Later, as an LPN, she retired from Atlantic City Hospital in Atlantic City, N.J., She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Ezra Wyatt and son, Vincent Scott., She enjoyed attending the Mary Williams Senior Center where she had many friends., She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Barbara Hardy (Benjamin) of Petersburg, Va., and Sylvia Woodfolk of Charlottesville, Va.; one brother, Earl Coleman of Syracuse, N.Y.; three sisters, Addie Simon (Willie) of Los Angeles, Calif., Ann Hurst (Walter) of Philadelphia, Pa., Mabel Chapman of Syracuse, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Toni Murdock (Shafig) of Phiadelphia, Pa., Je'Mar Hardy, La'Tiya Hardy. both of Petersburg, Va., Richard Woodfolk, Kourtney Woodfolk, both of Charlottesville, Va.; one great-grandchild, Ibrahim Murdock; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the chapel of Tucker's Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Brown officiating. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. Relatives and friends will assemble at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Benjamin Hardy, 2535 Crestwood Ave., Petersburg at 2:30 p.m. A video tribute may be viewed at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be registered at, The remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home. Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. Tel. 804-732-4190. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Manza Neta Holman Pafford MARION, Va. Manza Neta Holman Pafford, age 89 passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, with her family by her side. She was born in Smyth County on July 10, 1920, to the late William Curtis Osborne and Gracie Johnson Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Farmer; and two sisters, Charlotte Osborne and Gracie Nell Bowman. She was retired from Smyth County Community Hospital, a member of the Marion Senior Citizens and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her children, Sandra C. Kirk and husband Ed, of Marion, Larry Holman and wife Helen, of Marion, and Garry Holman and Kim, of Marion; one brother, Jack Osborne, Marion; one sister, Willie Francis Hayden, Marion; her grandchildren, Pam Farmer, Belinda Padgett, Angela Fox, Edward Kirk Jr. and wife Becca, Derek Wade Holman, and Anna Frisbee; her great-grandchildren, Curtis, Amber, Erica, Samantha, Stevie; one great-great-grandchild, Cayson; a special niece, Barbara Sue Bowman; a special friend and caregiver, Eleanor Thomas; and many other loving friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Pastor Steve Hutton officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Kirk, Joey Cullop, Scottie Vanhoy, Stevie Dalton, Travis Evans, Jack Freeman. Honorary pallbearer will be Albert Hester. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home or anytime at the home of Sandra Kirk, 355 Deans Branch Road, Marion, Va. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the family of Mrs. Manzanita Holman Pafford. |
Margaret Rowland Cabaniss, 82, of Dinwiddie County passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Leland B. and Laura Davis Rowland., She is survived by her husband, John Cabaniss; one son, John Cabaniss Jr. and wife, Patsy; two daughters, Linda Esquibel and Darlene Wehren and husband, Fred; three sisters, Rebecca Wilkerson, Barbara Thomason and Mary Watson; four brothers, Leland Rowland Jr., Frank Rowland, John Rowland and Larry Rowland; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren., Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Western Heights Baptist Church with an entombment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. tonight at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Western Heights Baptist Church/Lottie Moon Fund, 24416 Cox Road, Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at |
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 |
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Clevia Jackson; and two siblings, Arlene Smith and Earl Jackson., Marjorie was born in Hanceville, Ala. After high school, she went to Washington, D.C., to work during WW II, where she met her husband, Ralph. They were married and celebrated 63 years together. They traveled, with Ralph's job, over the entire U.S., living in more than 25 different cities. They lived in Milton, Fla., for the last 27 years, before moving to Williamsburg, Va., to be near their son, in August of 2009., Marjorie was an active and devout member of the First Baptist Church in Milton, Fla., and regularly attended church with her husband, where she also chaired the XYZ Group. Marjorie was also a member of the Milton Garden Club and the local AARP., Marjorie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ralph R. Kohlenhoefer; son, Greg Kohlenhoefer and his wife, Mary of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Adrienne Brannam and husband, Patrick of Jacksonville, Fla., Amy Kohlenhoefer of Orlando, Fla., and Greg Kohlenhoefer of Greenville, N.C.; and great-grandchildren, Hailey Brannam, Jackson Brannam, and Audrey Brannam., Marjorie's love and devotion to her husband was very evident and was admired by all who knew her. Her unselfish adoration of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was known to them and all with whom she met, as she shared many stories about her family. Her smile, wit, and caring concern will be missed by her family and friends all over the country., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA. |
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Christine Wiley Maske, 81, of Salem, Va. passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
in non-profit organizations. She was Executive Director of Clean Valley Council from 1994 to 2009 and for 16 years was the Director of Marketing and Curator of the Art Museum of Western Virginia; as well as acting as their Interim Director., She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Chamberlain Ann Masters Miller and Jan M. Miller, of Ashburn, Va., and Helen Stuart Masters Durham and Lucian A. Durham, III, Ph.D., M.D., of Rochester, Minn.; and her five grandchildren, Arch Durham, Ryan Miller, Coleman Miller, Ann Husted Durham, and Rob Durham. Each "grand" had a unique and delightful relationship with their "Gram." She was always their friend and they her joy., Also surviving is her half sister, Tisha Davey Richman, of Woodstock, Va.; and her extended family, Miles Masters, Elizabeth Masters, Bob and Bettie Sue Masters, Dan and Virginia Leonard; as well as her precious nieces, Margaret Miles Leonard Clark, Elizabeth Leonard Ryan, Diane Elizabeth Masters, and Deborah Ann Masters Camitta. She was the daughter of Cosie Updike Davey, of Roanoke, Va., and Charles Shelton Davey, of Bentonville, Va., there as a Sunday school teacher and then later serving as a Trustee of the church. She was also a Stephen Minister volunteer for the church. She was a former member of the Junior League of Roanoke Valley; a former board member of the Art Museum of Western Virginia; a past board member of the Harrison Museum of African American History; a devoted member of an Emmaus prayer group; and enjoyed very much a small reading salon., She lovingly cooked for Interfaith Hospitality Network, a group whose mission is to mobilize faith communities to return homeless families to independence by providing temporary housing, meals and skills development. She was a true artist who enjoyed writing, photography, music, film, reading, spending time with her treasured friends and her home at the edge of the woods., ., The family suggests donations be made in her memory either to the Greene Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 402 2nd Street at Church Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24011 or to Clean Valley Council, 541 Luck Avenue, Suite 319, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 22, 2009 The funeral for Mattie B. Gilbert, 85, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 15, 2009, was held Sunday at Hairston Funeral Home with Bishop Early Dillard officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Gary M. Burton Sr., Alvin Jamison, William Henry Hairston, Lewis Martin, Kerry Smith and Joe Louis Hairston. |
will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Simpson Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
at the church. Friends may call at Serenity on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 540-345-9100., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the of your choice. The Melton family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
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FORSTNER, Michael Wayne Sr., 62, of Sandston, passed away December 18, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Suzanne (Josh); sons, Michael Jr. (Amanda) and Curtis (Marcia); grandchildren, Ashley, Shelby and Austin; sister, Diane (Gus); and brother, John (Beverly). He was a proud Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church, 3868 Antioch Church Rd., Sandston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 14, Sandston, Va. 23150. Arrangements by The Billups Funeral Home. |
GAY, Mildred T. "Bookie," 94, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fenton L. Gay; and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include three children, Warren Gay, Judy Meredith and her husband, Warren, and Sharon Stells and her husband, Steve; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gay was a member of Bainbridge Baptist Church for over 50 years. Her remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today), and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. |
1 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Katharine Oldfield Miller NORFOLK - Katharine Oldfield Miller, 76, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully Dec. 20, 2009, after a valiant battle with cancer. Kaye, a Norfolk resident of the Larchmont community was a lifelong volunteer who dedicated herself to charitable ventures while also being actively involved in a variety of business endeavors, most recently as real estate agent with William E. Wood and Associates. During the 1970s and early 1980s, she was able to fulfill both her business and volunteer spirit while acting as the area coordinator of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) a project of the Southeast Virginia Area Wide Model Program (SEAVAMP). She also owned and operated a small business venture, Kaye Miller Antiques. Kaye's volunteer work began early with her involvement as a charter and lifelong member of the Margaret Roper Moss Circle of the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Then a junior circle, it evolved to an adult circle and became the driving force behind the annual Holly Ball for which Kaye acted as decorating chairman for many years. She was active in the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach holding the position of Azalea Board co-chair as well as chairman of the Thrift Shop. She served as a member of the auxiliary board for Leigh Hospital, where she also served as a pink lady. Her love of animals was evident with her involvement as secretary and longtime board member of the Gordon Setter Club of America. She also was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Kaye was born Oct. 7, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, the third of three children to U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Belding Oldfield Jr. and Marguerite Illing Oldfield. As a child, she traveled with her family while her father established and commanded various Army Air Corps training bases across the country and in the Panama Canal Zone. After World War II, the family returned to Norfolk, and she graduated Maury High School, Class of 1951. She later attended Georgetown Visitation College, Norfolk Division of The College of William and Mary and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was presented at the Norfolk German Club in 1952. She married William Sheppard Miller Jr. on Sept. 11, 1954, and soon thereafter began her most fulfilling and rewarding life's work, as she embarked upon motherhood. Kaye was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her brother, Lt. Cmdr. Charles Belding Oldfield III; and sister, Marguerite Oldfield Luckett. She is survived by her three children, Katharine Miller Whitely, William Sheppard Miller III, Maria Ashby Kennedy; grandchildren, William Sheppard Miller IV, Georgina Offley Miller, Katharine Rawles Miller, Mariah Delaney Kennedy, Marguerite Hannah Kennedy and Thomas Gray Miller; three nieces and nephews, Carroll Oldfield Hill, Charles Belding Oldfield IV, Robert Wise Oldfield; her sister-in-law, Carroll White Oldfield; and a myriad of cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the or Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are being handled by H. D. Oliver in Norfolk and Bristow- Faulkner in Middlesex County, Virginia., Make a memorial contribution |
Christine I. Mitchell CHESAPEAKE - Christine I. Mitchell, 93, died Dec. 17, 2009. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 22, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, 23322. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution |
Peter W. Mitchell VIRGINIA BEACH - Peter W. Mitchell, 76, passed away peacefully Dec. 18, 2009. Pete "Mitch" was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Illinois to the late Warren and Klella Mitchell. He served our country proudly in the U.S. Navy for more than 22 years, retiring as a chief petty officer. He served on the battleship USS New Jersey in the Vietnam War, and during the Cuban Blockade. Pete loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing poker, traveling, and working for the City of Virginia Beach at Redwing Park. Pete will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of more than 37 years, Susan Mitchell; two sons, David Mitchell and wife Alison, Robert Mitchell; sister, Bettie Mitchell; and his three beloved Boxers, Rocky, Bella and Brandi. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at the Club House, 825 Hunley Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
Aileen Grant Moore, 79, of Dublin, Va., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Frederick MUSE 12-22-1932 10-03-2009, Happy First Birthday & Christmas in Heaven., We Love & Miss You., Wife, Geraldine & Family, Make a memorial contribution |
Nannie E. Dalton |
Dec 22, 2009 The funeral for Nannie Edwards Dalton, 80, of Martinsville, who died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at her home, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Starling Avenue Baptist Church. Dr. David Adkins will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service at the church Wednesday. She was born in Pittsylvania County on Dec. 19, 1928, to Charles Samuel Edwards Sr. and Sarah Belle Allen Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter; and a brother, Charles Samuel Edwards Jr. She graduated from Martinsville High School and Perry Business School. She worked for John Richmond in the Martinsville city school system and at Hooker Furniture Co. Dalton was an active member of Starling Avenue Baptist Church, where she worked as assistant treasurer, sang in the choir, served as vacation Bible school director and taught Sunday school. Surviving are her husband, Harry F. Dalton Jr. of the home; two daughters, Leesa D. McGregor and Julie D. Vest, both of Roanoke; one grandson; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may be made to Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932 Starling Ave., Martinsville, Va. 24112, or Hospice of Memorial hospital, 320 Hospital Drive, Martinsville, Va. 24115. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. |
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will be held 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, New Castle, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
LANEXA - Norris Hoffman Paxson III, 75, a resident of Lanexa since 1988, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 at his home., 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. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Kathie R. WilsonParker officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. Pallbearers will be John O'Keeffe, Casey O'Keeffe Galligan, Brian Galligan, Jete O'Keeffe, William Simpson, John Koonce and Ed Killen. The family will receive friends at the home of Miss O'Keeffe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to Historic Crab Orchard Museum, 3663 Crab Orchard Road, Tazewell, Va. 24651 or Tazewell County Humane Society, P.O. Box 281, Tazewell, Va. 24651 or Main Street United Methodist Church, 315 East Main St., Tazewell, Va. 24651. Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va., is serving the O'Keeffe family., Make a memorial contribution |
Thomas G. Oliver PORTSMOUTH - Thomas G. Oliver, 86, passed away at Churchland House on Sunday Dec. 20, 2009. He was born in West Jefferson, N.C., the son of the late Netty Bell Green and Thomas Lillard Oliver. Mr. Oliver was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Lib Weaver; and his first wife, Ruby Oliver. Mr. Oliver is survived by his wife, Carrie C. Oliver, and his family, Harry and Cathy Liniger, Brooke Liniger, Eric Liniger, B.C. Rull and Cara Whitfield; and a special nephew, Robert Hoskinson of California; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Oliver was a member of Portsmouth Christian Church, a Master Mason, Portsmouth Shriner's Club, Port Norfolk Royal Arch Chapter No. 36 Tidal Wave Lodge No. 273. He was a former employee of Seaboard Airline Railroad and retired from the Norfolk Naval Ship Yard Shop 56 as a supervisor. Mr. Oliver was an avid woodworker; he also loved golfing and fishing and playing dominoes. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Jo and Rev. Richard Laslo for their unwavering loyalty to Tom, and the family as their Pastor and friend. Also to the staff of Churchland House for the excellent care and attention given to Tom. A funeral to celebrate Thomas' life will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Loving Funeral Home Churchland Chapel with Masonic Rites. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas' name to Portsmouth Christian Church. Online condolences and Mr. Oliver's guestbook may be signed at, Make a memorial contribution |
Gladys Sue Onufrak, 92, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home Chapel, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Patti was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and sister and will be dearly missed by her friends and family., She is survived by her sons, Samuel North and wife, Lisa, Gary North, Eugene North Jr., and Ricky North; daughter, Terry Shackelford and husband, Daniel; mother, Margaret Rodger; brother, Cham Samuel McConnell; grandchildren, Hunter, Jason, Amanda, Cole, Heather, Jake, and Lindsey North; and many nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia Shealy Church passed into the hands of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 20, 2009. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel. |
will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
will be Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach. He will always be remembered for his kind heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knotts Island Voluntary Fire Department, P.O. Box 115, Knotts Island, NC 27950. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.altmeyer. com., Make a memorial contribution |
time on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Essie Paramore Purdy SUFFOLK - Essie Paramore Purdy, 99, passed away Dec. 20, 2009. A native of Washington, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Alonga Hodges and Annie Harrell Hodges and was also predeceased by her husbands, William A. Paramore Sr. and James Purdy, six sisters, and one brother. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Jones of Driver, Va., Lois King of Fallen, Nev., Geraldine Matthews of Suffolk, and Linda Smith (Johnny) of Hertford, N.C.; a son, William A. Paramore Jr. (Betsy) of Suffolk; one stepdaughter, Dixie Holt of Tampa, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, with the Rev. William Paramore Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation and other times at the residence of Geraldine Matthews. Condolences may be registered online at, . The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Suffolk., Make a memorial contribution |
hour. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials be made to an educational fund of one's choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., 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 |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on 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, December 22, 2009, at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWN, The Rev. Lee Roy, 88, of Richmond, died Saturday, December 19, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pauline H. Brown; his daughter, Martha B. Schiele and her husband, Craig A. Schiele; and granddaughter, Jillian E. Schiele, all of Alexandria, Va.; a sister-in-law, Mae R. Brown of Tappahannock, Va. Mr. Brown was born in Guinea Mills, Cumberland County, Va. He graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 1941 and from Candler School of Theology, Emory University in 1944. He was a minister in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. For 44 years he served churches in Gordonsville, Wachapreague, Chancellor, Virginia Beach, Emporia, Charles City, Mechanicsville, Seaford, Dumfries, Merrifield, Vienna, Hampton and Oilville. Upon retirement to the Richmond area in 1986, he enjoyed his volunteer work at Henrico Doctors' Hospital for 20 years. He was a teacher in the Mastin Class at Trinity United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 23, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Trinity Foundation, Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229. Arrangements entrusted to Woody Funeral Home. |
Jean Graham Rhudy, 86, of South Park, N.C. passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 382 2612., 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. |
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, "Maggie" Rountree Cuffe; two sons, Robert Cuffe and wife Joanne, and Brian "Billy" Cuffe and wife Pam; two stepsons, Jerry Litchfield and Barry Rountree; a stepdaughter, Christa Sells and husband Floyd "Bubba"; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Brown; a sister, Rosemary Quatrone; three brothers, James Cuffe, Martin Cuffe and wife Barbara, and Kevin Cuffe; five grandchildren, Rodney Rountree, Brittany and Arianna Cuffe, Erin and Kendall Sells; a stepmother, Carole Cuffe; a stepsister, Karen Padilla and husband Eddy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family., A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. |
will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
HARVEY, Robert M., 73, went to be with the Lord December 19, 2009. He is survived by his ex-wives, Martha Chandler and Thomasine Harvey; seven beloved children, Alisha Harvey, Robert Chandler, Robert T. Harvey, Kenyon Harvey, Melvin Harvey, Robert B. Harvey and Mac'sine Harvey; six grandchildren; devoted friend, Blanche Allen; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today) and funeral services, 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson & Associates, 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. www.wilsonafs.com |
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. |
Robert R. Cornett DAMASCUS, Va. The funeral service for Robert R. Cornett 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, Robert R. Cornett, age 85, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at Bristol Re gional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Cornett and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631. |
Ruby P. Reese, 88, of Petersburg died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, William D. Reese, and a daughter, Peggy R. Britton., She is survived by her daughter, Linda R. Bean of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Christopher A. Bean and wife, Celeste, Elizabeth A. Elmore, all of Dinwiddie, and Roland E. Britton III of Chesterfield; great-grandson, Kogar J. Elmore of Dinwiddie; son-in-law, Roland E. Britton Jr. of Chesterfield; numerous nieces and nephews., Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Matoaca Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Matoaca Baptist Church Building Fund/Chair Fund, 6409 River Road, Matoaca, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at |
s 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, Oxford Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory Of Stanley Sample July 8, 1934 - December 22, 2007 Your legacy lives on. You are truly missed. Your Loving Wife Patricia Sample and Your Daughters Renee and Kim, Make a memorial contribution |
Samuel Martin |
Dec 22, 2009 The funeral for Samuel Lee Martin, 63, of Cascade, who died Dec. 12, 2009, was held Monday at Hairston Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Marvin Slade officiating. Burial was in the Martin family cemetery in Cascade. Pallbearers were James Martin, Rodney Martin, Fred Wilson, Tony Wilson, Derrick Hairston and Dmarqui Wilson. |
Samuel S. Thatcher Samuel S. Thatcher, MD, PhD, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, after a battle with leukemia and related complications. Dr. Thatcher was born Dec. 31, 1949, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was the eldest son of Samuel and Lucille Thatcher who preceded him in death. Dr. Thatcher is survived by his wife, Helen Walker Thatcher, of Jonesborough; one brother, Don Franklin Thatcher of Chattanooga; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lyn and Chris Hansen, of Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Thatcher began his career in reproductive science in 1973, studying the detrimental effects of aging on reproduction. This culminated in a PhD in human anatomy/reproductive biology at West Virginia University where he simultaneously received his MD in 1981. A year of postdoctoral research was spent between Edinburgh and Johns Hopkins Universities. On completion of his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Yale/New Haven Hospital, he returned to Edinburgh University as Lecturer in Reproductive Medicine and Medical Director of the IVF program of Edinburgh University and the Royal Infirmary. He completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and served on the faculty in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Yale before returning to East Tennessee in 1988. His research interests continued in reproductive aging, ovarian function, assisted reproduction and early human development. He was director of reproductive endocrinology at ETSU Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology until 1995, when he opened a private practice, the Center for Applied Reproductive Science (C.A.R.S.) with offices in Johnson City, Tenn., and Asheville, N.C. Dr. Thatcher received numerous teaching and lecture awards and was a member of several professional and patient advocacy organizations. He authored one of the first comprehensive books on polycystic ovary syndrome entitled PCOS: the Hidden Epidemic and he co-authored Making A Baby with Debra Fulghum Bruce. He was an editorial reviewer for several professional publications and enjoyed writing and speaking on fertility issues on the local, national and international levels. In addition to the practice of medicine, Dr. Thatcher enjoyed gardening, woodworking and being outdoors. "And All That Mighty Heart is Lying Still" Private funeral. A memorial service will be held in 2010. An announcement will be made when date is confirmed. Condolences may be sent to the Thatcher family online at, . Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, Tenn., 423-753-3821 |
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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 |
Fred Lee Semones, 56, of Covington, died, Monday, December 21, 2009. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Jacquelin A. Shepheard PORTSMOUTH - Services for Jacquelin Ann Shepheard will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
Shirley Ann Carter Blaylock BRISTOL, Tenn. A memorial service for Shirley Ann Carter Blaylock will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the 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 |
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2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Zion Cemetery in Baileyton, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to First Broad Street United Methodist Church Music Fund, P.O. Box 1346, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662; Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 578, Erwin, Tenn. 37650; Colonial Avenue Baptist Church Music Fund, 1465 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences may be sent to the Slemp family at www.mem.com., Make a memorial contribution |
. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Spicer family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441., 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 |
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. |
s will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Pulaski County Animal Shelter, 80 Dublin Park Road, Dublin, Virginia 24084. The Taylor family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford., Make a memorial contribution |
DODSON, Teresa C., 59, of Chester, Virginia, died on December 18, 2009. Teresa is the daughter of Glenwood Hutchinson Callahan and the late, Loman Callahan. Teresa enjoyed life with her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the apple of her eye. She was a selfless person who always thought of others first and an exceptional cook for her family and friends, who were continually bragging about the meatloaf and chicken casserole. She loved going to the beach, especially vacationing at Topsail Beach with her family in North Carolina, and attended church faithfully at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, where she enjoyed listening to the church choir and the sermons. Teresa is survived by her husband of 35 years of marriage, C. Wayne Dodson of Chester, Virginia; daughter, Jessica E. Sisk and husband, Bruce Jr., of Henrico; son, Zachary I. Dodson of Chester; grandchildren, Jillian E. and Carter W. Sisk; sister, Debra C. Hundley and husband, Clyde, of Martinsville, Virginia; brothers, Tim Callahan of Martinsville, Virginia and Dean Callahan of Yadkinville, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews, and her precious dog named Elvis, who was her sidekick and traveled with her everywhere. The family will receive friends at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 1 to 2 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
will be held in 2010. An announcement will be made when date is confirmed. Condolences may be sent to the Thatcher family online at, . Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821., Make a memorial contribution |
Thurman Franklin Rose BRISTOL, Va. Thurman Franklin Rose, age 85, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Mendota, Va., a son of the late William "Bill" and Jenny Osborne Rose. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired from Bristol Concrete Products after 48 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Dorothy M. Hicks Rose; sisters, Emma Cook and Ruth Fleenor; and brothers, Gilmer Rose and Andrew Rose. Survivors include children, Barbara L. Shaffer and husband Kelly, Vicky L. Hardin, and David C. Rose and wife Cheri; grandchildren, Brandy M. Haynes and husband Ed, Tory N. Hudson and husband Chuck, Kala M. Rose and Robin D. Rose; great-grandchildren, Carson Haynes, Ethan Haynes, Daniel Hudson and Lauren Hudson; sister, Ruby "Cricket" Hall; special niece and nephew, Dot Hardesty and Tim Hall; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. The burial will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
s. Mr. Umberger will be interred at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Mildred Ann Preas Vest Mildred Ann Preas Vest, 76, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at home. She was the wife of the late Charles Franklin Vest. Born May 8, 1933, in Renan she was a daughter of the late William Roy and Blanche Maburry Preas. She was a former employee of Camelot Hall Nursing Home and was a member of Northside Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sharon Harris. Mildred is survived by six children, Brenda V. Shores and Janet V. Harris and husband, John, all of Rustburg, Roy Franklin Vest and wife, Penny, Margie V. Gowen and Timothy "Tim" Vest, all of Lynchburg, and William "Billy" Vest of Altavista; a brother, Lyle T. Preas of Hurt; three sisters, Lorrine P. Shelton and Pauline P. White, both of Altavista, and Julia P. Bledsoe of Marion, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two special friends, Frances Walker and Mattie Hudson. A celebration of Mildred's life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel with the Rev. John Stump officiating. Interment will follow in Mead Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Dec. 22, 2009, at the funeral home. Those wishing to make memorial donations please consider the . For online condolences, please visit diuguid funeralservice.com. |
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Dec 22, 2009 The funeral for Vera Lee Morris Craig, 101, of 294 Ridgewood Road, Bassett, who died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Stanleytown Healthcare and Rehab Center, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim Hewitt will officiate. A private burial will be held in Pleasant Grove Christian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. She was born in the Pleasant Grove community of Henry County on April 11, 1908, to Robert Ernest Morris and Ruth Dillard Dunovant Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Frederick Craig Sr.; a daughter, Betty Dillard Craig Holcomb; three sisters, Ruby Morris, Myrtle Morris Jones and Thelma Morris Edwards; and a brother, John Edwin Morris. She graduated from Martinsville High School, attended Ferrum Training Center and worked as cafeteria manager at John D. Bassett High School for 43 years. She was an active and charter member of Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church and a charter member of the Bassett Garden Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Campbell Craig Stromire of Sharpes, Fla.; a son, George Frederick Craig Jr. of Greensboro, N.C.; and a sister, Nell Morris Pittman of Asheville, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Dillon Scholarship Fund at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, P.O. Box 507, Bassett, Va. 24055, or to the Bassett Branch Library, Large Print Collection, 3969 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, Va. 24055. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Services of Bassett. |
A memorial service for Mrs. Vera Vanessa Jones Mahoney will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the chapel J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., The family may be contacted by calling Gleyon Mahoney or Christopher Mahoney at (804) 451-8082, (804) 861-3090 or (804) 957-6669., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Walter Wade Jr., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Arrangements by HamlarCurtis Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Alice Marjorie Brewer Weeks, 84, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Shenandoah Baptist Church, Roanoke. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, 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 |
Donald Allen Whitley Jr. FRANKLIN - Donald Allen Whitley Jr., 37, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. A native of Newport News, he had been a Franklin resident for eight months. A 1991 graduate of Menchville High School, he attended Virginia Western College in Roanoke and was employed as a district manager for AmeriGas in Virginia and North Carolina. He attended Courtland Baptist Church, where he and his wife, Dawn were married. Donald was known for his love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Whitley was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Waverly L. Whitley and Paul L. Owens Sr.; his grandmother, Rachel Hoffler Owens and his uncle, Paul L. Owens Jr. Survivors include his loving wife, Dawn Renee Whitley; two daughters, Brittany Walston of Norfolk and Bethany Knight of Franklin; his parents, Carolyn Owens Whitley and Donald Allen Whitley Sr.; two grandchildren, Destany and Darius Walston; his sister, Shannon Abreu and her husband, Ramon of Virginia Beach and his niece and nephew, Rachel and Brandon Abreu. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Dec. 22, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Stan Parris. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franklin County Gideons, P.O. Box 915, Rocky Mount, VA 24151., Make a memorial contribution |
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HALL, William H. Jr., 81, of Richmond, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at his home. He was a son of the late William Henry Hall and Estelle Satterwhite Hall; and is survived by his only and very close brother, James E. Hall and wife, Dorothy; a dear niece, Linda Encinas; an outstanding nephew, James Norman Hall; and his dedicated and faithful partner of 45 years, R. Donald Cook. Mr. Hall graduated from Warsaw High School in 1945. Following his attending 12 grammar and high schools throughout the state of Virginia, he also graduated from Strayer College in Washington, D.C. in 1948, where he received a B.S. degree in accounting and finance. He was employed by John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers in Washington, D.C. for 2.5 years. He then served our country during the Korean Conflict in 1950 through 1953 in the U.S. Army's 163rd Military Police Battalion and the Second Army's Headquarters Quartermaster Corps, and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant. He was employed by Virginia Electric and Power Company for 14 years, the last three of which as Assistant Comptroller, followed by a 17-year employment as Comptroller for the City of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities, from which he retired in 1985. He served on the City of Richmond's Retirement Board for 26 years and was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees for one three-year term and Vice Chairman for two full terms. He also was elected and served as President of the Richmond Association of Retired Employees (RARE) in 2007-2008. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, and where a funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . |
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 |
Willow Brooke Eastridge Willow Brooke Eastridge, infant daughter of Levi and Jessica Webb Eastridge, was called to be one of God's little angels on Dec. 20, 2009, from Johnson City Medical Center. She was born Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Johnson City, Tenn. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Robert Tolley of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Tena Webb of Bluff City, Tenn.; paternal grandparents, John Eastridge of Abingdon, Va., and Marcine Eastridge of Bristol Virginia; one aunt, Robin Tolley of Piney Flats; uncles, Chance Eastridge of Bristol Virginia and Shane Tolley of Jonesborough, Tenn.; seven great-grandparents; three cousins; and several great-aunts and uncles. The memorial service will be held at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, 2009, in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Coy Webb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Ronald McDonald House, 418 North State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN 37604-6035. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, . Willow and her family are in the care of Oakley Cook Funeral Home. |
GARNETT, Zella Shumaker, of Cumberland County, died in Farmville on December 21, 2009. She was born in Buckingham County on May 20, 1913, the daughter of the late Harrison and Bette Shumaker. She was the widow of the late Robert E. Garnett. She was also preceded in death by her son, R. Edmund III; and by her two sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Sue Mahan and her husband, Clyde; her granddaughter, Kim Hodgson and her husband, Jim; her grandson, Clyde E. (Roby) Mahan; and her two grandchildren, Tom and Katherine Hodgson; and several nieces and nephews. Other survivors include her daughter-in-law, Judy Womack and her husband, Charles, and their two sons, Michael and John, and their families; and a close friend, Charlene (Charlie) White. She was a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Cumberland County. She was a sales clerk in the ladies department of Baldwins Dept. Store for many years. As were her wishes, there will be no visitation and there will be a graveside service, which will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home will be in charge of the service. Remembrances may be made to the cemetery fund of Centenary Church. |
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