COLES, Andrew H. Jr. In memory of our loving husband, Dad and son. Gone, but not forgotten. You are still in our hearts today. Merry Christmas! Wife, Florence; Mother, Geraldine; Sons, Claude, Andrew & Alex; Granddaughter, Natavia |
Annie "Lou" Charity, We had you for only a little while, if love alone could have saved you, you wouldn't have died. We miss and love you! ~children and grandchildren |
ACREE, Audrey Goodloe, 75, of Quinton, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Chick" Acree; son, Gary Peay; and grandson, Matthew Naumann. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Naumann and her husband, Donald, and Beverly Walsh and husband, Cecil; grandchildren, Melisa Naumann, Jason Walsh (Ashley), Josh Walsh and Dana Walsh; and great-granddaughter, Lorelei Walsh. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 27, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be Monday, December 28, 10 a.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy., Williamsburg, Va. 23188. |
BRAXTON - In loving memory of our family at Christmas. Augustine "Gus" Braxton, Rosa H. Braxton, Oliver A. Braxton Sr., Valarie A. Braxton, Louise I. Braxton, Shirley L. Braxton, Ida Braxton/Watson, Ollie L. Watson Jr., Melvin L. Watson, Harold Mitchell and Walter L. Hendrick Sr. and Jr. "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, sleep in heavenly peace." Love and missed by all, The Family |
He is survived by his mother, Willie Mae Joyner; father, Aron Joyner Sr.; one sister, Catrina Joyner; two children, Aaliyah Parker and Stefan Tann. He also leaves behind a niece, Destani Joyner Nichols; and a host of other relatives and friends., Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 28, 2009, at M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, in Newport News, Va. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 29, 2009, at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery., Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave, Newport News, VA, 757-245-3302, |
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Graham U. Scott., She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Alison and Tony Schmidt of Hampton, Anne and Keith Singles of Newport News, Bessie and Jim Crotts of Isle of Wight, Mary Scott of Newport News; sons and daughter-in-law, Randolph and Marybeth Scott of York County and Graham Scott of Newport News; brother, Francis Keefe of Londonderry, N.H.; and grandchildren, Randy Scott, Matthew Scott, William Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Christopher Singles, Stephen Singles, Kalli Crotts and Kelsea Crotts., The family will have visitation from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Peninsula Memorial Park by the Rev. Kenneth E. Wood. |
He is survived by his son, Keith Allen Taylor, and his wife, Carol, of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Bradley and Jennifer Taylor of Bowling Green, Ky.; David and Allison Taylor of Haymarket, Va.; and Bryan Taylor of Arlington, Va.; as well as great-grandchildren, Peyton, Braxton, Parker, and Grace. |
She outlived her four brothers and two sisters and her beloved husband of 49 years, Lt. Col. Lewis E. Cassidy, U.S.A. Retired., Mrs. Cassidy worked in banking for many years, but eventually retired after 13 years as an office manager at National Service Industries., She was the first lady president of the Historic Virginia Peninsula Region of the Antique Automobile Club and was a very active member of St. Norbert's Guild of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Mrs. Cassidy was also a member of the 3rd Port Army Retirees., She is survived by her loving family which includes three daughters, Nancy C. Kaiser, Sheilah C. Perrin, PsyD. and Mimi C. Lindsay; two granddaughters, Jolie Harrison and Marie Perrin Risch; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Ginger Risch; and her beagle, Gus. She will be sorely missed., A visitation will be held 10 a.m., Jan. 2, 2010, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Peninsula Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. A reception will be held at the Cassidy's home 6600 Huntington Avenue, Newport News., Arrangements are being handled by Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Funeral services for Anthony Fittz will be conducted Thursday at noon from the Chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St. Petersburg. The Rev. Antonio A. Tucker will officiate. Arrangements by the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St. Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Dec 27, 2009 Arthur Page, 67, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services will announce arrangements. |
Leon Atkinson Jr., 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
DELTAVILLE - Avery Thomas Haywood, 81, of Deltaville, a native of Mathews County, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009., He retired from Northrop Grumman after 32 years service. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church., He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Irene White Haywood; and a grandson, Allen Haywood., He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Vaughan Haywood; son, Sherwood V. Haywood Sr.; grandson, Vaughan Haywood Jr.; and granddaughter, Pamela Haywood, all of Deltaville; two sisters, Martha Slaughter of Chesapeake and Lois Buchanan; and a brother, Richard Haywood, of Mathews; a dear friend, Brenda Gail Jeter of Deltaville., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Zoar Baptist Church, Deltaville. Interment Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday (today) at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda., A special thank you to the staff of Rappahannock General Hospital and the Hospice of Central Virginia. |
DUNFORD, BRIAN - We love and miss you. Our lives will never be the same. Merry Christmas. ~Dad, Mom, Brad, and Family |
Barbara Sims Maiden MARION, VA Barbara Sims Maiden, age 67, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at the University Of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Riverbend Cemetery with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the family. |
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BRADSHAW - In loving memory of Ben and Bertha Bradshaw this Christmas. Love, Ben, Diane and grandchildren |
. Friends may call on Monday afternoon, December 28, 2009 for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
Mr. Bentley J. Glenn of 21003 Butler Court, Ettrick, Va., died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at Virginia Commonwealth University 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, |
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Beverly S. Leikkanen, Beverly S. Leikkanen, 76, of Charlottesville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at a local hospital., She was born on May 1, 1933, in Winthrop, Maine, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Geraldine Elliot Simpson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Tracy; and her infant brother, Kenneth Simpson, Jr., She attended Winthrop schools, graduating in 1951, then attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, Massachusetts, from 1951 to 1953., Beverly loved hiking the Appalachian Trail with family and friends. Later, she provided shuttles to hikers in the Virginia area. She also loved raising orchids in her greenhouse and gardening in general, especially roses., She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Henry "Pat" Leikkanen; two daughters, Karen Leikkanen of Charlottesville and Judith Hanley and her husband Kevin of Landing, New Jersey; grandchildren, Catherine and Paul Hanley, Kelsey, Samantha and Andy Stafford; a sister-in-law, Marsha Kardon and her husband, Fred, and their children, Julia and Brian; brother-in-law, Jack Tracy and family in Seal Harbor, Maine; and lifelong friends, Mike and Linda Caggiano of Mesa, Arizona, and Pegi and Julie Kish of S. Ackworth, New Hampshire., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Teague Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 or a charity of your choice. |
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Brandon "Huggy" Martin Marrs BRISTOL, Va. Funeral services for Brandon "Huggy" Martin Marrs will be held on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at 3 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith McGrew and Pastor Jon Casteel officiating. Entombment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers include Charles Bentley, Stan Green, Jon Casteel, Brent Hensley, Chad Hensley, Mark Mitchell, Phil Slate, and Jerry Hobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and co-workers. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:30-2:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at, . Brandon "Huggy" Martin Marrs, age 30, born Dec. 26, 1978, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at his home. Arrangments have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
at 4 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Va. Pastor Shawn Tanner of Green Hill Church of the Brethren to officiate., Make a memorial contribution |
ALLEN & DICKERSON Burrell Allen, Jan. 30, 2009 Rosa Allen, Dec. 29, 1999 Charles Dickerson Jr. Dec. 28, 2002 In loving memory on this Christmas. - Your Family |
BROWN - C. LEON Season's cherished memories. Love, Mable |
ANDERSON - Carol T. Sis 'til memories fade and life departs you'll live forever in our hearts. ~Love Ma, Buddy, Jean & Buba |
BUGGS - Corine Coleman Buggs. Merry Christmas. We love and miss you. Your loving family, Henry, Barbara & Edward, Cheryl & Garry, Courtney, Cydni |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Harris officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 27, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolence, Make a memorial contribution |
His life began on April 1, 1988, the son of Sandra and Morris Jackson Sr., of Williamsburg, Va., "Monte", as he was so affectionately called by his family and friends, eagerly pursued a personal relationship with the Lord and he truly valued the time he spent in studying His word. He was a 2006 graduate of Jamestown High School. After graduating he continued his education at Christopher Newport University where he majored in Business. His love for life was apparent to all who knew and love him., He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving parents, Sandra and Morris Jackson Jr.; his sister, Janeen Jackson; his brother, Derrick Jackson; his maternal grandmother, Mary Jackson; his paternal grandparents, Dorothy and Morris Jackson Sr.; and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends., A homegoing service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Bishop William Dawson and the Rev. Ronald A. Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 127 Church Street by noon Monday. The family will receive friends and Monte may be viewed in the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. |
Carolyn C. Lynch, of Charlottesville, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., She was born on April 9, 1945, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Floyd R. and Hattie Ray Crable. Also predeceasing her was her husband, Cecil Lynch; and a sister, Janie Gunter., Survivors include her sons, Troy Lynch, Terry Lynch and his wife, Ring, and Tracy Lynch and his wife, Katie, all of Charlottesville; a sister, Joyce Smith; three grandchildren, Bryan, Zachary and Kimberly Lynch; a great-granddaughter, Kayleigh; and numerous nieces and nephews; and last but not least her dog, Molly., The family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff and her friends at Rio Road Health and Rehab for their care and compassion., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, in the Hill and Wood Chapel, with Pastor Larry Wingfield and Pastor Jeff Kemper officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery., Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the funeral home. |
10 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Fair View Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100, Make a memorial contribution |
. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Balochi., Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ronald Balochi; two sisters, Louise Gwaltney (Ed), and Marie Spence; her sister-in-law, Helen Nester; two nephews, Larry Gwaltney (Carole), and Doug Gwaltney; three nieces, Debbie Dill, Cindy Hodges, and Nancy Johnson (Danny)., A visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. All other services will be private. |
BROWN - Charles Leon Peace and Love. Leondra, Brent and Ashton |
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A funeral service For Charman Reese Friend will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at Marmora Baptist Church, Sutherland with the Rev. Victor McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. The Interment will be in the church cemetery. A wake service will be held Sunday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The family will assemble at the church one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home. |
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CHRISTOPHER LEE CLARKE Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal! Your Family and Friends |
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James E. Clark, 66, of Buchanan, Va., passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
8 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel, 276-628-2131., Make a memorial contribution |
Regina Augusta Lange Cofer, 81, of Daleville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. She was born on June 20, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of the late Fritz Lange and Helene Lange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Madison Cofer. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Gisler R�ster; and very special friend, Charlie Hale. She was a member of Our Lady of The Nazareth Catholic Church. Surviving are her daughter, Patricia (Patty) Alls and her husband, Michael, of Daleville; granddaughter, Christy Hodge; and three great-grandchildren of Radford; two sisters, Dagmar Hofmann and Lucia K�hler; and brother, Norbert Lange, all of Germany. A Funeral Mass will be conducted 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Rader Funeral Home with Father Joe Lehman officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Voice of the Blue Ridge, 3435 Melrose Avenue, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville., Make a memorial contribution |
BELISLE, Colleen Coe, 82, of Glen Allen, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009. She was a longtime member of Biltmore Baptist Church and Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl C. Coe Sr. and Victor J. Belisle Jr. She is survived by her son, Carl C. Coe Jr., of Richmond and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church, 1300 New York Ave., Glen Allen Va. 23060. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, with visitation one hour prior at Harrison Funeral Home. Pastor Daniel Boone and the Rev. Randy Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Natural Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a rescue squad of your choice. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Cora Lee Hearl ABINGDON, Va. A committal service for Cora Lee Hearl will be held at 1 p.m . Sunday in the Forest Hills Chapel. Pallbearers will be Roger L. Hearl, David Allen Hearl, Randy Lyn Hearl, Brian Arnold, Jamie Arnold and John Arnold. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Cora Lee Hearl, 72, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700, is serving the family of Cora Lee Hearl. |
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BATTLE David A. Battle Sr. Merry Christmas Wife, Annie |
BARKLEY, Deborah Lovern, 59, of Richmond, was received in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, George Robert Barkley Jr.; her sons, Joshua Webb Barkley and Matthew Harrison Barkley; a brother, William Brent Lovern and his wife, Karen Sellers Lovern; two nephews, William and Grayson Lovern; a sister-in-law, Diana June Messer; two nieces, Jenni Shodt and Abbi Messer; and many loving friends. Debbie was a member of the Tuckahoe Women's Club and the outgoing president of the University of Richmond Chapel Guild. She was also a member of Third Presbyterian Church and Rehobeth United Methodist Church in Kilmarnock, Va. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cannon Chapel at the University of Richmond. The family will receive friends after the service at a reception at Third Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rehobeth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 203, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482. Bliley's - Augusta Chapel is assisting family with arrangements. |
time at 2 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Donald Raymond Compton CASTLEWOOD, Va. Mr. Donald Raymond Compton, age 70, formerly of Rowe, Va., passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, in a Bristol Tennessee hospice house. Born Dec. 1, 1939, in Raysal, W.Va., he was a son of the late Arthur Lee and Okla Lear Hess Compton. He had lived most of his life in the Rowe area, moving to Castlewood six years ago. A retired coal miner, he was employed by Jewell Smokeless Coal and Coke for 27 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Keene Compton; one son, Chuckie Ryan Compton; one grandson, Brady Levi Compton; and two brothers, Elden "Red" Compton and Elden Kenneth "Junebug" Compton. Survivors include his wife, Diana Compton of the home; children, Donald Ferrel and Sharon Compton of Lebanon, Ronald Gerald Compton and Angie of Honaker, Sammy Darren Compton and Jenny of Dandridge, Tenn., Adam Coleman and Latesha of Lebanon, and Amy Marrs and Brian of Rosedale; nine grandchildren, Dustin Compton, Jordan Compton, Cody Compton, Montanna Compton, Axel Compton, Lee Compton, Kristin Compton, Tory Marrs and McKayla Marrs; three brothers, Linkous and Marie of Council, David and Magdalene of Honaker and Randy and Tonya of Rowe; four sisters, Joyce and Jay of Rowe, Joan and Roger of Drill, Geraldine "Gerri" and Bob of Fla., and Juanita and Donald of Drill; special brother-in-law, Joe Keene; and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center, Wellmont Hospice House and Johnston Memorial Hospital Cancer Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rod Wicker and the Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment will follow in the Hall Cemetery in Rowe, Va. Pallbearers will be Lee Compton, Cody Compton, Dusty Compton, Dale Keene, Richard Keene, Robby Keene, Mark Meade, Jason Dye, Nick Deskins, and Scotty Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Lewis Addison, Arlen Compton, Adam Coleman, Joe Keene, Fred Shortt and Raymond Compton. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Sunday. |
Donnell Edward Key Sr., Donnell Edward Key Sr., 61, of Charlottesville, departed this life on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Baltimore Washington Medical Center., He was born on August 4, 1948, to the late Floyd W. Key Sr. and the late Maxine Williams Key. In addition, to his parents, Donnell was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd W. Key, Jr. and Raymond A. Key., Donnell served 23 years of active duty in the United States Army, retiring as an E8 (Master Sergeant). Following retirement he worked two years in Germany and 12 years in Japan for the United States Government with the Department of Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency. After returning to the United States, he was employed with The Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services., He is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Veronica Edwina Curry Key; one son, Donnell E. Key Jr. a Chief Warrant Office Three in the United States Army; four sisters, Carolyn K. and her husband, Ernest B. Allen Jr., of Charlottesville, Linda K. and her husband, Robert McCurdy Sr., of Washington, D.C., and Tutlenia Gardner and Travis Key, both of Charlottesville; a brother, William Redd of Charlottesville; three step-brothers, Larry Mills of Washington, D.C., Gary and Carl Mills, both of South Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Nancy L. Key of Charlottesville and Kathy Pullen of Richmond, Virginia; two brothers-in-law, Tyrone Curry of Charlottesville and Hans Pryor of Chow Chilla, California. He is also survived by four aunts Annie Keyes, Geneva Keyes, and Mrs. Geraldine Minor, all of Charlottesville, and Shirley K. Wells of Elmont, New York; two uncles, Leroy Keyes of Charlottesville and Glen Keyes of Norfolk; a devoted mother-in-law, Mrs. Ellen Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Union Run Baptist Church in Keswick with the Reverend Rickey White officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery 1 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010. |
DABNEY - In memory of my Daughter Doris Ann Dabney. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas. You are missed very, very much. Love Mom, Family and Friends |
STAUNTON - Dorothy E. Cannady, 85, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009., Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Cannady; survivors include her children, Elizabeth "Liz" McCormick; two sons, Robert Leon Cannady and Ralph Eugene Cannady and his wife, Linda; a sister, Irma Marie Conley; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew., A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be held noon on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Russell Cheatham and the Rev. Jerry Naff officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
CRAWLEY, EARL S. Fondly loved and deeply mourned, Heart of our hearts, we miss you so. Love, Mother, Step-father, brothers, sister and kids. |
SYLVANIA, GA. - Earl Clayton MacDonald Jr., 88, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at his residence in Sylvania., He was born in Poquoson, and retired from NASA where he worked as a projects engineer. He was a member of Sylvania First United Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of WWII., Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Elaine Robertson MacDonald; parents, Earl Clayton Sr. and Dorothy Dixon MacDonald; and daughter, Robin M. Disney., He is survived by a daughter, Kathy MacDonald of Newport News; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Wayne and Peggy MacDonald of Macon, Ga., and Michael and Dianne MacDonald of Poquoson; a sister, Beverly M. Couchman of Detroit, Mich.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews., A visitation was held Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home, Sylvania, Ga. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home by the Rev. Wayne MacDonald and the Rev. Rebecca Minor. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, with military honors., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sylvania First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 256, Sylvania, GA 30467. Online condolences to |
will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at The Park at Oak Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hampden-Sydney College Office of Advancement, P.O. Box 637, Hampden-Sydney, Va., 23943 for the benefit of the Eason Family Scholarship. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Edna W. Clifton ABINGDON, Va. "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever." Jude 24-25 Edna Lillian Mae Woodward Cliton went home to Jesus Dec. 24, 2009, at 11:15 p.m. Born May 3, 1913, she had been blessed with more than 96 years. She was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Washington County, Va. She was the daughter of James H. and Amanda C. Woodward. She was a homemaker who tirelessly cared for and was devoted to her family. She began her Christian journey at North Fork Baptist Church, attended Greendale Chapel as long as she could drive, and last attended and was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. Edna was the widow of Fred Clifton to whom she had been married 58 years when he passed away in Jan. 1991. She was also preceded to Heaven by her parents; her infant son, Robert; her grandson, Jackie Clifton Jr.; and her son-in-law, Phillip Brooks. The last member of a family of 11, she was predeceased by her sister, Amanda Cunningham; and brothers, Charlie, Herman, Howard, Bill, Delmar, Blanchard, Ernest, George, and James E. Those left to forever cherish her memory daughter, Neta Jean Brooks; sons, Herbert D. Clifton and wife Marie and Jackie L. Clifton and wife Roberta; grandchildren, Donald Clifton and wife Rene‚, Rebecca and husband Joe Doss, Kimberly and husband Payne Woodby, Susan and husband Wade Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Christopher and wife Kelly McCarter, Brooke McCarter, Gabriel Woodby and friend Shauna, Justin and wife Sarah Woodby, Sarah Clifton, and Bradley Clifton; great-great-grandchildren, Seth Woodby, Cheyenne, Abigail, and Miley McCarter, Donovan and Lexie Ferguson, and baby boy McCarter due in Jan.; nieces and nephews who survive, Helen Shortt, Jerrie Talbert, and Raymond, John, and Rob Woodward. The family also remembers Sandy Woodby, for the care given to Mrs. Clifton. The funeral service for Mrs. Edna W. Clifton will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob McCormick and Pastor Jerry A. Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bradley Clifton, Gabriel Woodby, Justin Woodby, Donovan Ferguson, Chris McCarter, and Wayne Vaught. The funeral procession will leave the Frost Funeral Home at 10:40 a.m. or friends may assemble at the cemetery by 10:55 a.m. On-line condolences can be submitted to the family at, . Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon, (276) 628-2131 is in charge of arrangements. |
Edward was a native of Jefferson, N.H., and moved to the Peninsula in 1977. He retired as a LT. CMDR from the U.S. Navy in 1984, after 28 years of faithful service to his country. After his retirement he was employed with Newport News Shipbuilding and retired in 1995. In 1996 he moved to Jefferson, N.H., and in October 2008, he returned to Yorktown. He attended Nelson Chapel Catholic services at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station., Ed will be remembered as a loving husband, father and Paw Paw who never met a stranger and was always ready with a disarming smile or an ice-melting joke! His love for the outdoors was passed on to his grandchildren and extended family of nieces and nephews., Edward is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Hicks; a daughter, Pamela Medford and her husband, Mark; a son, Scott Hicks and his wife, Jennifer, all of Yorktown; five brothers and two sisters. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Mariah and Matthew Medford and Benjamin and Jacob Hicks; and 26 nieces and nephews. Everyone will find their lives a little poorer for his passing; He was loved by all!!!!, A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at All Saint Catholic Church in Lancaster, N.H. Interment will follow in Jefferson Hillside Cemetery in Jefferson, N.H. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, N.H., The family will also receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton., , 11835 Canon Blvd. Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606, or to CaringBridge Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 131447, Houston, TX 77219-1447. |
Edward James King, 90, of Lake Monticello, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at his residence., He was born June 10, 1919, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late James King and Viola Power King. He was the husband of the late Alice Ambrette King., Mr. King was educated in Brooklyn at the St. Francis Prep School, he and his wife were married on June 20, 1942. During World War II he served in the United States Army Armored Division in France and Germany between 1944 and 1945., He raised his children in Westbury Long Island where he served on the Board of Appeals for 10 years and a Trustee for three years. He was also active with his children including cub scouts and baseball throughout their childhood. Mr. King owned and operated Krogh's Restaurant in Sparta, New Jersey, and made his career as a Mechanical Engineer for a family owned business, Ambrette Machinery Corporation. In 1981, he retired in Delray Beach Florida, where he served on the board of directors for his condo association and most recently lived at Lake Monticello with his daughter., He is survived by one son, Edward J. King Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina; two daughters, Missy Dykstra and her husband, George, of Lake Monticello, and Michelle Martin and her husband, Paul, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; five grandchildren, Edward King III, Donna Gaubauer, Austin Martin, Tyler Martin, and Elliott Martin., He was also preceded in death by two brothers., Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. Pastor Carmon Hartsfield will officiate., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
Elva C. Foster |
Dec 27, 2009 The funeral for Elva Cruise Foster, 89, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and formerly of Bassett, who died Dec. 21, 2009, at Forsyth Medical Center, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel, with the Rev. Doby Salmons officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time for the service Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born Dec. 25, 1919, in Stuart to Ezra Grief Cruise and Dora Lawson Cruise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wilton Foster; two daughters, Patricia Chitwood and Betty Hundley; two sisters, Myrtle Cruise Jessup and Virginia Cruise Martin; and brothers, John David Cruise, Bynum Curtis Cruise, Carl Everett Cruise, James Robert "Pete" Cruise and Louis Edward Cruise. She was a member of Thomasson Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Louis Foster of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a daughter, Deborah Tapscott of Winston-Salem; a sister, Margaret Vernon of Collinsville; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Thomasson Heights Baptist Church, 389 Seminole Drive, Collinsville, Va. 24078; or to the Bassett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 510, Bassett, Va. 24055. |
CLAIBORNE Emmery Louis Dollie Jones July 6, 1987 Dec. 18, 2000 Christmas memories of the past, In our hearts forever last. Daughters, Katherine & Dollie |
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Eva R. Gregory |
Dec 27, 2009 Eva Mae Robertson Gregory, 93, of 926 Glade St., Martinsville, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Pittsylvania County to Lewis Boss Robertson and Molly Slayton Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Curtis Gregory, and all her sisters and brothers. She was the last surviving member of the Robertson family. She was a member of Chatham Heights Christian Church. Surviving are four daughters, Sylvia Gregory Lemons, Evelyn Gregory Lusk and Mildred Gregory, all of Martinsville, and Eunice Gregory Cox of Collinsville; three sons, Carroll Gregory and Calvin Gregory, both of Sago, and Kelly Gregory of Vashti; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Norris Funeral Services with Minister Ronald Hennis officiating. Burial will be in the Gregory family cemetery in Sago. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Va. 24115. |
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John Gorman Fauber Jr., 53, of Lexington, Va., died on Thursday, December 24, 2009. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Spence officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the or to the charity of one's choice. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Flora Jane Callahan GLADE SPRING, Va. Funeral services for Mrs. Callahan will be conducted at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Kenneth Gilbert officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday evening prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to P.O. Box 948, Abingdon, VA 24212 in memory of Mrs. Callahan. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted at, Mrs. Flora Jane Callahan, age 71, of Sycamore St., passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 2009, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Va., is serving the family of Mrs. Callahan. |
s from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009., Make a memorial contribution |
Jocelyn Dillon (Joyce) Foster, 81, of Roanoke, Va., went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2009. She was the wife of the late Franklin Devruex Foster. Born June 21, 1928 in Suhring, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Frank James and Thelma Ray Dillon. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank James Dillon II. She is survived by her sister, Meranda Ray Foster; daughters, Constance Hale, of Vinton, Andrea Mason and husband, Zack, of Lynchburg, Sandra Shank and husband, Boyd, of Salem, and Katherine Bishop and husband, Jim, of Roanoke; sons, Mark Hobson, of Roanoke, and Shannon Lacy, of Salem; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Our mother and friend will be deeply missed and remain in our hearts forever. A celebration of Joyce's life and faith will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Lakeside Baptist Church with Pastor Art Hearne and Pastor Mack Almond officiating. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Connie Bailey and the staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Hills of Lynchburg for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24503. Diuguid Waterlick Chapel is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit, Make a memorial contribution |
at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
CHRISTMAS In Loving Memory of Our Grace. Especially at Christmas, we remember the gift of your unconditional love for us. Jimbo, Jimmy, Craig and Family. |
George Daniel "Danny" Hobbs, 49, of Chester passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009., He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Wolfe Hobbs., Danny is survived by his wife, Judy R. Hobbs; children, Daniel Clay Hobbs and Amanda Lee Hobbs; father, George H. Hobbs and wife Myrna; brother, Gerald H. Hobbs and wife Lisa; niece, Emily Hobbs; and a nephew, Joshua Hobbs., The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at |
A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Grace Baptist Church., Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 1013 Penniman Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185. Online condolences may be expressed at |
SUSSEX - George Sheffield, 79, of Sussex County died Dec. 25, 2009, at his home after a short illness., Mr. Sheffield was also predeceased by his son, Roy W. Sheffield; and two brothers, Cleveland and Richard Sheffield., George was a loving husband, devoted friend and proud father and grandfather. All who know him and love him will sorely miss him., Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in the Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with interment to follow in Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers the family request donations may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA 23226. |
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In Loving Memory of GRAHAM John H. & Virginia B. 1925 2008 1928 2009, Memories of you, both, will be forever in our hearts., Love, Family & Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Blair M. Grimm, 52 of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory. 540-362-1237, Make a memorial contribution |
A funeral service for Mr. Grover Boone will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Eastview Cemetery., The family will receive friends at 2832 West Park, Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 721-8606., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Boone online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
COLEMAN - Harold L. Thinking of you today as we celebrate our Savior's birthday. Merry Christmas Love, Linda, Sanka, Santia, Brenda, Apria, Ayonden & Charlotte |
BROWNE, Hillie Edmond Sr. In loving memory on this Christmas Day, your memory is as dear today as in the hour you passed away. We love you and we miss you. Your family |
2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the Elliston Chapel of Simpson Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
Hallie Felts Hall, 89, of Fancy Gap, Va., passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2009 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s conducted from the Hodges Family Cemetery 1 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
Frances Hulda Hilton Hanes, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Harden E. Burgess |
Dec 27, 2009 The funeral for Harden Edwards Burgess, 85, of 614 Birchwood Road in Axton, who died Dec. 24, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 4 p.m. today at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with Minister Anne Sisson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Abby. The family will receive friends at the home. He was born June 9, 1924, in Henry County to Hairston H. Burgess and Martha B. Burgess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ramey Burgess. He was a self-employed farmer and auto mechanic for most of his life. He also maintained Carlisle School's bus fleet for several years. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Burgess of the home, and a daughter, M. Linda Burgess of Martinsville. Memorials may be made to the Carroll Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Turner Ashby Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Harvey Lee Spicer Jr., 63, of Newport News died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center., He retired from the Navy in 1988 after 23 years of service followed as a Civil Service employee for 18 years. He worked for the Postal Service as a mail carrier., Mr. Spicer is survived by his adoring wife, Giovanna E. Spicer; and his devoted son, Harvey Lee Spicer III; three grandchildren, Alessandra M. Spicer, Julianna M. Spicer and Gabriel T. Bonnot-Spicer., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk, VA 23434., Arrangements are under the care of Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
. Interment to follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with Military Rites. Please omit flowers and consider donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
Helen Louise Whitaker Oneal BRISTOL, Tenn. Helen Louise Whitaker Oneal, born on May 17, 1936, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and of the Holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Joseph "Peanut" Oneal; mother, Bonnie Rosenbalm Whitaker; father, Hopp Scott Whitaker; son, Danny Oneal; daughter, Peggy Oneal; brother, Russell Whitaker; sister, Betty Gardner; grandparents, Nellie and James Rosenbalm and Emma and George Whitaker. Survivors included three daughters, Judy Reed and husband, Wallace of Watauga, Tenn., Sharon Jones and husband, Clayton of Bristol Tennessee and Tammie Richardson and Robert Holdren of Bristol Tennessee; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Todd Crusenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Reed, Jonathan McKinney, Tim Taylor, Wallace Reed, Chris Hilliard and Bobby Pennington. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Holdren, Clayton Jones and Danny Reed. The family will receive friends from 68 p.m., Sunday at Akard Funeral Home. Friends and family are welcome to visit at 541 Bristol Caverns Hwy at the home of Sharon and Clayton Jones anytime. Special thanks to Tammie's extended family at Bristol's Big Lots for their support and to everyone for the flowers and donations and to Wellmont Hospice and nurse Tracie for their loving care. Anyone wishing to help with the funeral expense may make a donation to Akard Funeral Home in care of Helen Oneal. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Oneal. |
She was the widow of Owen Linwood Keeter., Tillie was born May 22, 1917, in Newport News to the late George William and Alice Gibson Burt., She graduated from Morrison High School and attended Mary Washington College. Tillie retired from SunTrust Bank., She was a member of First United Methodist Church, James River Country Club, a former member of the Hilton Village Woman's Club and the James River Garden Club. She loved her family, the home she and Owen built, where she lived for 60 years, and the yard where they worked together., In addition to her husband, Tillie was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Joyce B. Foretich and Dorothy B. White; and her brother, George Edward 'Eddie' Burt., Survivors include her children, Barbara K. White and her husband, Calvin, and Nancy K. Fowler and her husband, Ronald, all of Yorktown, and Owen L. Keeter Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Fla.; grandchildren, Kelli Carter of Williamsburg, Leslie Chrzan and her husband, Michael of Redondo Beach, Calif., Shannon Verstynen and her husband, Brian of Yorktown, Brian Fowler of Richmond, Kristin and Ashley White of Newport News and Molly White of Yorktown; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Olivia Carter and Amber and Megan Verstynen; and many nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, at First United Methodist Church in Newport News with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 10426 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601. |
Henry D. DeHart |
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BATTLE, Henry F., of 7246 Forest Hill Ave., departed this life December 22, 2009. He was the husband of the late Florine Battle. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph and William Battle; sister-in-law, Mrs. Freda Battle; a devoted friend, Mrs. Gladys Williams, several nieces, nephews and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmont Ave. where family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral service, Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St., Rev. Earl Bledsoe pastor officiating. Interment Rose Lawn Memory Garden. Friends meet at the Church 10:30 a.m. Remains rest in church one hour prior to service. |
His life began on Dec. 25, 1929, the son of the late Cornelia B. and Calvin O. Jones, of York County, Va., At an early age, he accepted Christ into his life and became a faithful member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was employed for 24 years by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. His last place of employment was with Busch Properties and he retired after 16 years of service. He was a loving and kind person who will be greatly missed by his family and friends., He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving and devoted wife, Audrey S. Jones; his daughters, Shelia and Linda Jones; his sons, Robert Jones (Jackie) and Tony Jones (Clarissa); his stepchildren, Andrea Holmes and Arden Meekins (Andrew); his brother, Raymond B. Bowman, Sr. (Rosetta); and his devoted grandson, Danny Jones (Crystal). He was also blessed with 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one grandson-in-law; two granddaughters-in-law; his devoted sisters-in-law, Helen Simpson, Gloria Jones, Ann Warfield (Lewis) and Lenora Jones; his brothers-in-law, Joseph Jones (Burnette) and Charles Jones; his aunt, Geneva Tyler; and a host of other loving family members and many caring friends. A special "Thank You", to the Hospice nurses and Dr. Wang, Dr. Hanger and Dr. Biernack for all your loving care., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. Roland Cuffee and the Rev. Corwin Hammond officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at 3184 Chickahominy Road by noon Saturday. Mr. Jones may be viewed only in the church on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. until the hour of his service., Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s at 2 p.m. at DeVilbiss Funeral Home Chapel Radford, Va. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin Va. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Irene Peterson, mother and grandmother (Nannie) of Hampton, Va., was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 24, 2009, after a short illness. She was born to the late Joshua and Roberta Baum., A native of Morristown, N.J., until moving to Hampton, Va., in 1997. She was educated in the Morristown School system. Irene always had a passion to take care of the sick. Her motto was "If I can help somebody". At age seven she started attending Bethel AME Church in Morristown. She officially joined at age 17. Irene was active in many church ministries. She retired from Lucent Technologies after 23 years of services., She relocated to Hampton, Va., where she joined Bethel A.M.E. Church. She was active in Bethel attending Bible Study weekly. In addition she was a Class Leader for the many members including the Pastor, Rev. AndrE P. Jefferson Sr., She was married to the late John Peterson until his death in 1992. From that union, there were four children., She leaves to mourn two sons, Lamont (Katherine) of Hopatcong, N.J., Harold (Linda) of Hampton, Va.; stepson, Kenneth Johnson, Newark, N.J.; two daughters, Sharon Walker (Sylvester) of San Antonio, Texas, Michele Richardson (Leonard) of Kinston, N.C.; stepdaughter, Lori Wall (Ronald) Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Beatrice Green (Moses) Longwood, Fla.; three brothers Joshua Baum Jr. (deceased), Walter Baum (Sharon) of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Wesley Baum of Ithaca, N.Y.; longtime special friend, Peggie Clemons and family of Philly, Pa.; five nieces and two nephews, whom she loved dearly plus a host of cousins and friends., A funeral service will be held noon Monday, Dec. 28, at Bethel AME Church, 94 Lincoln Street, Hampton. Interment will be in Morristown, N.J. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service Monday, at the church., Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Isaac Andrew Wassom BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Isaac Andrew Wassom, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at James H. Quillen V. A. Center. Arrangements will be announced in Monday's edition of the Bristol Herald Courier. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
DUDLEY Merry Christmas, Heavenly Angels, Father, James, Mother, Doris, Brother, George, my beloved, Mack. Diana Pope |
Jacob A. Meadows "Uncle Jake" to many, 76, of Charlottesville died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at his residence., He was born April 5, 1933, in Rockingham, Virginia, the son of the late William H. and Viola F. Breeden Meadows. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Betty V. Wilson, Arbutus Schlag, George, Lee, Clarence, Henry, Ernest, James, and Lawrence Meadows., Surviving him are his faithful dog "Precious Meadows"; two sisters, Marie Fisher of Louisa and Ann Teal of Lovingston; a brother, Russell Meadows of Fluvanna; his caretaker and special great-niece, Sandra Vazquez; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, who considered him a father figure; and many friends., Jacob served in the United States Army in the 1950's and retired from the City of Charlottesville after 30 years of service., He will be missed by many. This is not good bye; it's we will see you soon!, A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Monticello Memory Gardens with the Ronald Nickell Jr. officiating., The family expresses grateful appreciation to Dr. Michael Santulli, Hospice of the Piedmont, and to friends and family members for their compassionate care., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
James A. Deal |
Dec 27, 2009 James Alvis Deal, 83, of Stuart, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart will announce arrangements. |
BYERLY, Janet Barbara, 86, of Richmond, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009. She was the widow of Charles William Byerly. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Koehler of Richmond; grandson, James Koehler and wife, Laura, of Florida; granddaughter, Cassaundra and husband, Wayne T. Adcock, of Mechanicsville; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Corey Adcock; brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Ruby Baur of Vermont; nephew, Robert Stevens; and niece, Carol Ray, both of Illinois. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association . |
Jannie "Nanny" Feggans of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly of Esmont, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital., Mother Feggans was born in Esmont, Virginia, on June 4, 1909. She was married to the late Frank T. Feggans and was also preceded in death by her youngest son, Englar M. Feggans; and stepson, Franklin "Fritz" Feggans., She leaves to cherish her precious memories three devoted children, Benjamin Feggans and his wife, Molly, of Charlottesville, Virginia, the Reverend Lloyd Feggans Sr. and his wife, Marie, of Esmont, Virginia, and Joyce Thomas of Charlottesville, Virginia; stepson, Wilber Harris of Springfield, Massachusetts; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Nelson of Maryland; one sister, Bernice Hilliard of San Antonio, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., Also surviving are special friends, Dr. Horace and Mrs. Rice of Madison Heights, Virginia, Mrs. Ruth Brooks of Esmont, Virginia, Mrs. Eugenia Durrett of Charlottesville, Virginia; the church families of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Goochland, Virginia, the New Store Baptist Church of Buckingham County, Virginia, and the New Green Mountain Baptist Church family where she was a dedicated member and served with the ushers ministry for many years., Mother was a devoted Christian and was never ashamed to worship and praise the Lord. She made many friends to cherish her memory while traveling extensively with her son in his ministry. She had a passion for "love" and did not fail to exhibit it. Mother Feggans was a lifelong resident of the Esmont community until she moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, to live with her daughter and caregiver., A celebration of life service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the New Green Mountain Baptist Church, Porters Road, Esmont, with Pastor Reverend Dr. Sylvester Turner will officiate and Pastor Dr. Horace Rice will be the eulogist., Services of comfort are entrusted to the staff of McClenny Funeral Service, Inc. |
Berbee Lowe Jarrett, 88, of Rocky Mount, Va., died December 23, 2009. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
Jeanette Edwards BRISTOL, Va. Ms. Jeanette Edwards, 84, 907 W. Mary Street, departed this life Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a lingering illness. Ms. Edwards was a lifelong residence of Bristol Virginia and a member of Lee Street Baptist Church. Proceeded in death by, her grandparents, Mr. James and Mrs. Hannah Houston; parents, Mr. Ben and Mrs. Eva Gammon; daughter, Ms. Barbara Edwards; and sister, Ms. Joanne Anderson. Survived by one son, Mr. John Edwards III; grandsons, Mr. John Scott Edwards and Mr. William C. Fugate Jr.; and a host of other loving relatives. Funeral service for Ms. Edwards will be conducted Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Lee Street Baptist with Dr. Rev W.A. Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from from 11 a.m. to the hour service. Interment service will follow in Mountain View Cemetery at 12 noon. Ms. Edwards and family are in the care of R. A. Clark Funeral Service. 423-764-8584 |
Jerome "Jerry" S. Snead, 62, of Charlottesville, died Thursday, December 24, 2009, at a local hospital., Jerry was born on January 2, 1947, in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his father, John Bernard Snead., Surviving him are his mother, Myrtle H. Snead of Charlottesville; two sisters, Jackie Daniel and Judy Marsh, both of Charlottesville; his niece, Kim Whyte and her family; and a nephew, Scott Daniel; and numerous relatives and friends., Jerry graduated from Albemarle High School and attended the University of Tennessee. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked in the restaurant business and retired from Crutchfield earlier this year., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Chapel with Mr. Scott Carter officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens. |
In loving memory at Christmas, Jessie Nanny Dowdy. We were side by side for so many years, through happiness and tears. We raised our family, then watched as they raised their own. Then God called you home, but someday, only God knows when, we will be side by side in Heaven once again. Love you Nanny - Papa |
EDENTON, N.C. - Jimmie Ward Collins, 75, of Nixon's Beach Road, Edenton, N.C., died Dec. 25, 2009, at his residence., Mr. Collins was born in Richlands, N.C., the son of the late Myrtle Justice and Roy W. Collins. He was married to Joan Smith Collins for 56 years. He retired with 41 years of service as a Senior Cost Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding., Mr. Collins was a member of the Edenton Baptist Church and a former member of Grafton Christian Church in Yorktown, Va., and held membership in various organizations such as the Edenton Lions Club, the Chowan Golf and Country Club, the Sigma Phi Fraternity, the Andiamo Sports Car Club, and the past president of the Peninsula Sports Car Club, past chairman of the board at Grafton Christian Church, a member of the York Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club. He traveled extensively with his family while young. His love for his family and friends and his church was very much evident. He loved golf, boating, jet skiing, hunting and racquet ball and played each with passion. He rarely met a stranger. He was very fond of his 2 holes in one while a member of the Chowan Golf and Country Club and Super Senior Golf Champ. He has always been sure that there is a golf course in heaven with golden golf balls., Surviving Mr. Collins, other than his wife, is daughters, Angel Broome and Dale Hamrick, of Edenton, and Robin Collins Crane and husband, Captain W. Mike Crane, USN, of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, Meredith Broome Kilcoyne and husband, Jayson, Marshall Collin Crane and Madison Skylar Crane; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Marie Kilcoyne; brother-in-law, Jodie Smith and wife, Randy; sisters-in-law, Candy Smith Neese, and husband, John, and Pat Smith; and many nephews and nieces., He was preceded in death by a sister, Dottie Collins Dunn., A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Edenton Baptist Church, with Dr. Jesse Croome, officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the funeral home chapel., Friends may send condolences by visiting, . Evans Funerals and Cremations is serving the Collins family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
BRACKETT - Joan Dear Joan Marie, It's Christmastime again, your favorite time. You are gone but not forgotten. We will remember your beautiful smile that lit up the room. Your love and warmth still live in our hearts today. Your generous spirit is your legacy to us from God. We miss you and love you very much. Merry Christmas. Your husband, children and grandchildren |
John Abner Hawkins John Abner Hawkins, 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009. He was the husband of Natalie Joyce Plummer Hawkins for 60 years. John was born Wednesday, March 10, 1926, in Greensboro, N.C., a son of the late Dr. John Abner Hawkins and Ann Lovelace Hawkins. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was retired after 41 years from Bristol Steel and Iron Works where he was a Civil Engineer and became Vice-President of Sales. He was a member of the Bristol Country Club in Bristol Virginia, Kiwanis Club, American Institute of Steel Contractors, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Past Chairman of Virginia-Carolinas Structural Steel Fabricators Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Hawkins and life partner, Jo Todd, of Coleman Falls, Va.; a brother-in-law, Jack Estlow of Danville; two nieces, Nina Estlow Taylor and husband, Claudie, of Roxboro, N.C., and Joyce Estlow Payne and husband, Jimmie, of Danville; a niece-in-law, Judith Estlow of Danville; and two beloved pets, Buddy and Weezer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Ruth Estlow; and a nephew, John Estlow. Following retirement John's hobby was traveling with his wife in their various motorcoaches throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. John and Natalie have cherished the many friendships formed over the years as they journeyed across the country with their fellow "RVers." The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Tharp Funeral Home with the Rev. Nancy Purcell officiating. A private interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family would like to offer sincere thanks to John's team of doctors at Lynchburg General Hospital and the nursing staff in Cardiac ICU for their expertise and loving care. Special thanks also go out to Chaplain Wayne Lanham and family friends Bernadette Ellis and Dorothy and Bob Ryan who were present at his death. Memorial contributions may be made to any chapter of The Salvation Army; or the charity of your choice. Flowers would also be appreciated if that is your preference. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting |
BLANKENSHIP, John Brown We miss you this Christmas and all throughout the year. Mother and Brothers |
John was born on Dec. 24, 1964, in Omaha, Neb., to Paul and Betty Leslie Duff. He graduated from the University of Illinois with an engineering degree. He was also a 1984 graduate of Frankfort Community High School in West Frankfort and Rend Lake College in Ina, Ill. While attending high school, John played football where he was voted All Conference Team. He also wrestled and played basketball for the Red Birds., He served as an electrical engineer for Commonwealth Edison in Illinois for 10 years and was currently employed with Dominion Power Company in Surry, Va. John was also a member of St. Bede Catholic Church, enjoyed an active lifestyle, and was very fond of the outdoors. John enjoyed spending time with his wife and children doing numerous outdoor and sporting activities., John was predeceased by his mother, Betty Leslie Duff., He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Jenny Duff; children, John (9), Katie (8), Ryan (5). He is also survived by his father, Paul Duff (Jolene) of Onowa, Iowa; and siblings, Jim Duff (Amy) of West Frankfort, Ill., Jill Bauer (Jerry) of Columbia, Ill., Jean Huie (John) of Christopher, Ill., Jerri George (Gary) of Centralia, Ill., and Joe Duff (Peggy) of Three Rivers, Mich. Also left to cherish his memory are his in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews., John was a devoted husband and father, and he was loved and cherished by many friends and family., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, Va., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to benefit John's children may be sent to the Dominion Credit Union, P.O. Box 26646, Richmond, VA 23261; directed to the John Duff Fund. Donations can be made by check or money order payable to the John Duff Fund. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Joseph "Joe" Cread Wampler MARION, Ohio The funeral service for Mr. Wampler will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jack Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday prior to the funeral service. The burial and committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a memorial account as 5/3 Bank, 1607 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Marion OH 43302. Online condolences may be registered by visiting |
Judith Beatrice Clave Layng, Judith Beatrice Clave Layng was born March 11, 1933, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the daughter of Hazel and James E. Clave., As a child, she was gifted in music and art, singing in local programs, directing neighborhood theater productions and painting charming scenes to decorate the walls of the local public library. She married Tony Layng in 1957, and they had one daughter, Kristin. They later divorced., After graduating from Webster City High School, Iowa, in 1951, and Colorado College in 1955, she went to New York City to study art and quickly changed her focus to theater and opera. She performed off Broadway and in summer stock, then went on to pursue graduate studies in opera stage direction at the Indiana University School of Music and the University of Chicago. For several years, she staged operas as assistant director for the Metropolitan Opera National Company and guest director for various opera companies around the country. She was one of the first nationally recognized women opera stage directors, and was known for her emphasis on realistic acting and her preference for performances in English., She was also a professor of music and opera, teaching at Tougaloo College in Mississippi, Hiram College in Ohio, and finally, serving as Director of Opera at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in Ohio for 17 years, retiring in 1996. She loved working with young singers, and brought opera workshops and productions to many children and students across the United States and abroad. Many of the leading opera singers currently performing were her students., As a scholar, she conducted extensive original research in Austria, Sweden, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., on a variety of topics, including 18th Century opera and early American music, and translated operas, hymns and poetry into English from several languages. She composed opera and vocal music., The recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Ford Foundation and Oberlin College, she was co-editor for "The Disappointment," America's first comic opera, which was performed at the Library of Congress during the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. She translated several operas for performance, including Wolf-Ferrari's "Il Campiello" and Debussy's "Pelleas and Melisande," and collaborated with conductor Robert Spano on a new version of "The Beggar's Opera"., In addition to her professional achievements, Judith was passionate about issues of social justice. She explored contemporary issues through her interpretations of operas and through her own engagement in the community. She was active in the Civil Rights Movement, which brought her to Tougaloo, Mississippi, from 1965 until 1969. She later traveled to China as an English teacher and to Nicaragua with Habitat for Humanity. For several years after her retirement, she worked in Washington, D.C., with the United Church of Christ and Bread for the World to promote legislation to alleviate global poverty and hunger., After moving to Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2006 to be closer to her daughter's family, she got involved as a precinct co-chair for the Democratic Party in the Recreation Precinct, and was very active in the Presidential campaign of Barack Obama. She was delighted to appear onstage with Michelle Obama in Charlottesville in the fall of 2008. She was also active with the Ash Lawn Opera Festival., Judith was predeceased by her father, James E. Clave; and her brother, James L. Clave., She is survived by her mother, Hazel Clave, 105, of Webster City, Iowa; daughter, Kristin Layng Szakos and her husband, Joe, of Charlottesville; granddaughters, Anna and Maria of Charlottesville; nieces, Lisa McNary of Denver and Melissa Clave Brul‚ of Vancouver, Canada; nephew, Scott McNary of Broomfield, Colorado; and eight great-nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful and devoted friends., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2009, at the Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 3400 Lowell Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016, where she was a member. A later service will be scheduled in Charlottesville on March 11, 2010., Those who feel moved to make a contribution in her memory are asked to consider Bread for the World, 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20001 or the Virginia Consort, 1658 Brandywine Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
BENNETT, Katherine Marie Howard, departed this life December 20, 2009. While at VSU, she has served in many capacities from Health and Physical Education Professor, Chairman of the HP&E Department and Department of Education Director of Student Teacher Services. She was also a member of the Links, Inc., served as National President of the Epicureans, Inc., listed in the Who's Who of American Women, Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William "Pete" Bennett; and adopted daughter, Miriam Barbary and survived by her two sons, Maurice and Bruce; six grandchildren, one great-grandson, and five adopted grandchildren. The family will receive friends at William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg at 7p.m. Monday, December 28; at which time, the Epicureans, the Links, the Queens and Delta Sigma Theta will have their memorial service. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Petersburg. |
Katherine Marie Howard Bennett departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009., Dr. Bennett was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., on Oct. 17, 1922, and was educated in Elizabeth City public schools, graduating from P.W. Moore High School., She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Pete" Bennett and adopted daughter, Miriam Barbary., She received a B.S. in English, Health/Physical Education from North Carolina A & T University in 1941, M.A. in Health Education from New York University in 1947 and Ed.D. in Physical Education Supervision from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & University in 1977. As an undergraduate, Katherine was a majorette in the A & T marching band and joined the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. While working on her Master's degree in New York, she met and married William "Pete" Bennett. Dr. Bennett joined the faculty at Virginia State University in the fall of 1953 after serving six years at Hampton Institute as Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. At both institutions, she served as Women's Athletic Director of women's intramurals, student teacher supervisor, curriculum coordinator, majorette and cheerleader sponsor. At VSU she has served in many capacities from Health & Physical Education professor, Chairman of the HOPE Department, Dept. of Education Director of Student Teacher Services., Dr. Bennett, a visionary and pioneer for women's athletics, started the Virginia State University womens basketball program and was its first coach. She was a "first" in many categories, head majorette at A&T, first African American to serve as President of the Virginia Association of HPERD (Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance). She received numerous professional and community awards and was the second women inducted into the CIAA ( Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) Sports Hall of Fame. Her community and civic organizations includes, the Links, Inc., National President of the Epicureans, Inc., The Queens and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women and Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans. She and her husband were both recognized as pioneers for coaches and the development of world class athletes and athletic administrators. Their careers have been documented in their own words at, She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Maurice and Bruce; six grandchildren, Ahmad, Renauda, Ayinke, Foluke, Ajani and Ajibawo; one great-grandson, Terrance; and five adopted grandchildren, Jonathan, Jared, Jessica, Crystal and Ebony. Host of other relatives and friends., Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Petersburg with the Rev. Canon James D. Smith, officiating. The interment will be at held at Dinwiddie Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble one hour prior to service. The family will receive friends at William N. Bland & Son Bland Funeral Home 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at which time the Links, Inc., the Epicureans, the Queens and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will have their memorial service., Funeral arrangements have entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations. Online condolences may be sent to |
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will be private and at a later date. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Laura Sears Kesler, 104, of Salem, Va., passed away December 22, 2009. Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at John M. Oakey and Sons Funeral Home, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Peggy Ann LaRUE 8-9-1934 12-27-2006, We miss you dearly., Sadly missed by daughter, Brenda Perdue,, son Edward LaRue, and loving husband,, Wallace (Wally) E. LaRue, and loved ones, Make a memorial contribution |
SALEM - Our beloved grandmother, Laura Sears Kesler, of Salem, Va., peacefully passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009., Born in 1905, she was the second child to the late Minnie Palmer and John Henry Sears., She is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, D. Hatcher Kesler; a son, Leo E. Kesler; two grandsons, Larry M. Kesler and J. Frank, Chappell; eight brothers and sisters and 12 half-brothers and, sisters., She is survived by her loving grandchildren, Rodney Kesler and his wife, Peggy of Check, Va., who unselfishly cared for her throughout the past year, Christina Cleary and her husband, Bill of Newport News, Va., and Joy Chappell of Seaford, Va.; great-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler and his wife, Anitra and Tanya Hicks and her husband, Derrick all of Check, Va., Sarah Cleary of Minneapolis, Minn., Mia Downing and her husband, Jake and David Chappell and his wife, Alexis all of Newport News, Va.; great-great-grandchildren, Macie and Kendall Downing and Alora-Dannon Chappell all of Newport News, Va. Laura is also survived by special friends, Charlie and Guida Lefler, who compassionately provided the help to enable Laura, to live as independent a life as possible in her home until last year and special friend, Audrey Bowers. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews., A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at John M. Oakey and Sons Funeral Home, Salem, Va., with graveside services immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at the funeral home. The family would like to express their gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice for all of their special care and assistance., In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 125 Arrowhead Trail, Suite E, Christiansburg, VA 24073 or Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road, SW, Roanoke, Va. |
Leroy Ellis Weakley, 71, of Greenville, died Thursday, December 24, 2009, at his home., He was born October 18, 1938, in Madison County, to the late Delma E. Weakley and the late Mattie L. Aylor Weakley., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Harlow; and a brother-in-law, William H. Hall., He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rozelia Weakley of Greenville; two daughters, Sandra Bryant and her husband, Kenneth, of Greenville, and Pamela Allen and her husband, David, of Charlottesville; two sisters, Alice Marie Shifflett and her husband, Clyde, of Charlottesville, and Thelma Hall of Charlottesville; a brother-in-law, Wallace Harlow of Stanardsville; three grandchildren, Christopher Allen and his wife, Katia, of Charlottesville, Heather Farrar and her husband, Robert, of Waynesboro, and Caleb Allen and his loving companion, Casey Clark, of Greenville; and a number of nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Babe., He retired from Phillips Building Supply and he worked previously at Barnes Lumber in Charlottesville for over 40 years., Leroy loved gardening and working around the house. He was happiest when in the company of friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him., The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the rescue personnel and the special neighbors and friends who have meant so much over the years., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at Teague Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the chapel of Teague Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by the Reverend C.C. Kurtz and the Reverend David Kingrea. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. |
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Loretta M. Carrier Seats BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Loretta M. Carrier Seats, age 72, passed away on Dec. 26, 2009, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
Lorraine Flowers Foster, 77, widow of William N. Foster, died Dec. 24, 2009., She was born in Alberta, Va., a daughter of the late Henry Lee and Evie Flowers. Lorraine was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church and a devoted homemaker., She is survived by her daughter, Tracey F. Williamson and husband Robert of Summerfield, N.C.; two sisters, Louise Bryant of Norfolk and Joyce Rabil of Franklin; two brothers, James Flowers of Drewryville and Ralph Flowers of Sedley. She is also survived by her two grandchildren Catherine and Kellen Williamson who were very special to her., A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Swift Creek Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, Va. Dr. Steve Felker will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Swift Creek Baptist Church, 18510 Branders Bridge Rd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834., The family would like to thank Dr. Laura F. Defina of the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas, and Dr. Justin Campbell and the nurses at WFU/Baptist Medical Center for the care she received. |
Louis Duaine Harvey, 96, of Hopewell, Va., died on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009., He was born in Pittsylvania County, Va. Mr. Harvey was the son of the late Charlie Thomas Harvey and Flora Lee Dodd Harvey., He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Williams Harvey; and sisters, Hazel Norton, Helen Nuckols and Kitty Myers., Mr. Harvey was a retired machinist foreman for Allied Chemical, and a past President of the Congregation of Nazareth Lutheran Church of Hopewell., He is survived by a son, Michael D. Harvey and wife Susan of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Arlene H. Moore and husband Ron of Hopewell; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, William I. Harvey and wife Ruth of Chesterfield, Va., A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nazareth Lutheran Church at 1711 Grant Street Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences to the family may be registered at |
BELCOLORE, Louis R., age 60, of Newtown, Conn., died December 7, 2009 in Danbury, Conn. He was the husband of Jeannette (Barressi) Belcolore. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Queens, N.Y., a son of the late Louis P. and Margaret (Bodnovich) Belcolore. Lou served in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1970 to 1972. He was employed by IBM from 1968 to 1998 and by Altria from 1999 to 2007. Mr. Belcolore resided in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. from 1979 to 2003 and in Richmond, Va. from 2003 to 2007, when he moved to Newtown. In addition to his wife of 37 years, Lou is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Belcolore-Arguello and her husband, Raul, and Lisa Merrill and her husband, Kevin; and four grandchildren, Isabella Mia Arguello, Gabriella Sofia Arguello, Antonio Arguello and Benjamin Merrill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Conn. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org. The Honan Funeral Home 58 Main Street, Newtown is in charge of arrangements. www.honanfh.com |
Luella Pennington DAMASCUS, Va. Luella Pennington, age 80, of the Green Cove Community, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. She was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Washington County, the Green Cove Community to the late Joseph and Mae Sturgill Pennington. Surviving are four sisters, Opal Hart, Juanita Blevins and Mary Alice Cornett all of Damascus and Mezelle Greer of Green Cove, Va.; two brothers, Lee Pennington and Elbert Pennington both of Green Cove; several nieces and nephews also survive. The body is at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Green Cove Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Leonard Tenney officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour preceding the funeral service. Flowers appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Green Cove Baptist Church, 31024 Jeb Stuart Highway, Damascus, VA 24236. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
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Dec 27, 2009 Luther Allen Hopkins, 56, of 4565 VA-NC Road in Spencer, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on Jan. 3, 1953, to Bernice Stephens Hopkins of Spencer and Howard Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his father. He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation in the Road Maintenance Department, and he was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Frances Martin Hopkins of the home; five daughters, Tracy Spencer of Sandy Ridge, N.C., Amanda Hopkins of Spencer, Lisa Joyce, Christy Dalton and Amy Pendleton, all of Stuart; two sisters, Marie Grogan of Spencer and Bonnie Covington of Collinsville; five brothers, Lloyd Hopkins of Madison, N.C., Mike Hopkins and Raymond Hopkins, both of Spencer, Donnie Hopkins of Jarrett and Ronnie Hopkins of Stokesdale, N.C.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Unity Baptist Church with Pastor Ed Hartman and the Rev. J.R. Shelton officiating. Burial will be in the Martin family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home in Stuart and other times at the home on VA-NC Road. Memorials may be made to Unity Baptist Church, c/o Ed Hartman, 1574 VA-NC Road, Spencer, Va. 24165. |
ADKINS - Lovingly remembering our parents, Iona Whitehead Adkins, October 14, 2004, and Malchi Adkins Sr., April 16, 2008. Christmas memories remind us so much of the love and care that you gave us. Missing you greatly. Love, Barry, Biggie, Bubba, Mona, Grandchildren & Daughter-in-law. |
In loving memory of Marvin I. "Thundercloud" Custalow Sr. Love and miss you always and forever. Your loving wife, Jackie, children, grandchildren |
CARTER MOLLIE AND HUBERT Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved and missed. Ronnie and Family |
s will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s 2 p.m. Monday at the Riverbend Cemetery. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home, Make a memorial contribution |
Margaret Ann Comstock, 85, of Parkwood Village in Wilson, N.C., formerly of Petersburg, Va. died on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009., She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Julia Thaxton; her husband, William Cloyce Comstock; a son, William Cloyce Comstock Jr., Margaret loved her family and spending time at Myrtle Beach. She had many areas of enjoyment in her life such as eating at the Sea Captains restaurant, collecting Annalee Dolls and supporting the Barton College Basketball and Tobs Baseball Teams., She is survived by her children, Ann Malott (Doug), Lynn "Bee" Comstock and C. Gregory Comstock (Cheryl); grandchildren, Chance Comstock (Christine), Everett Comstock, Allison Duncan (Jeff), Christian Malott, T.J. Comstock and Brittany Lysen (Joe); step-grandchildren, Travis Ponton and Tyler Ponton; three great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Hurt (Les); sister-in-law, Lois Hay and other relatives., The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkwood Village of Wilson, 1730 Parkwood Blvd., Wilson, NC 27893. Condolences may be registered at |
MARGARET CARY Merry Christmas. You are loved and missed. Danny, Gale, grandkids and great-grandkids and soon your two new grandsons. |
COMSTOCK, Margaret Ann, 85, of Parkwood Village in Wilson, N.C., formerly of Petersburg, Va., died on Friday, December 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Julia Thaxton; her husband, William Cloyce Comstock; and a son, William Cloyce Comstock Jr. Margaret loved her family and spending time at Myrtle Beach. She had many areas of enjoyment in her life such as eating at the Sea Captain's restaurant, collecting Annalee Dolls and supporting the Barton College Basketball and Tobs Baseball Teams. She is survived by her children, Ann Malott (Doug), Lynn "Bee" Comstock, and C. Gregory Comstock (Cheryl); grandchildren, Chance Comstock (Christine), Everett Comstock, Allison Duncan (Jeff), Christian Malott, T.J. Comstock, Brittany Lysen (Joe); stepgrandchildren, Travis Ponton, and Tyler Ponton; three great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Hurt (Les); sister-in-law, Lois Hay and other relatives. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Blandford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkwood Village of Wilson, 1730 Parkwood Blvd., Wilson, N.C. 27893. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Margaret shared a special family bond with Raymond and Margie Stallings of Yorktown, that allowed them and their three sons to provide love and life experiences with her and Henry, and learned to call them Nana and Papa. Their sons are Tim Stallings and his wife, Christina of Atlanta, Capt. Joseph Stallings and wife, Laura and their sons, Luke Bradshaw Stallings and George Brower Stallings of Converse, Texas, and 2nd Lt. Scott Stallings of Yorktown. She is also survived by special nieces, Priscilla Osterhout and Judy Hodges, and other nephews and cousins., The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, immediately followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. by Pastor Larry Jones and Pastor Frank Forehand. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News., Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Christian Church, 1300 Emerson Lane, Yorktown, VA 23693. Online condolences to |
On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, after an extended illness, the Lord saw fit to bring his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Maddox Maclin home to rest. Margaret was welcomed by her husband, Joseph Maclin; son, Vernon Maddox; father and mother, Fred and Mary Elizabeth Maddox; as well as her brothers, Fred Maddox, James Albert Maddox, William Maddox, John Maddox, and Franklin Maddox; sisters, Ethel Branch and Co-Sandra Maddox., Margaret was born on Nov. 18, 1930, as a lifelong resident of Petersburg, Va. She attended Petersburg Public Schools., She leaves behind one daughter, Vera Maclin; one son, Levi McKenzie; three grandchildren, Veronica Maclin, Lamont Maclin and Monica Maclin; three devoted sisters, Vivian Martin and Berthel Washington both of Petersburg, Va., and Mary Bates of Maplewood, N.J.; one devoted brother, Robert Maddox of Birmingham Ala.; one uncle and aunt, Walter White of Petersburg, Va., and Ruth Kincaid of Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memory., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Deloris Maddox, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Maclin online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Marilyn Ruth Taylor Barnard SALTVILLE, Va. Marilyn Ruth Taylor Barnard, age 86, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Va. A native of Smyth County, daughter of the late William C. Taylor and Sallie Cardwell Taylor. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack H. Barnard; two brothers, Alex Taylor and John Taylor; four sisters, Allie Mae Marshall, Lillian Burkett, Hazel Daily and Irene Henderson. She was a graduate of Emory & Henry College at Emory, Va. She retired from the teaching profession after 39 years. She taught at Allison Gap Elementary School and at Saltville Elementary School. She was a member of the Saltville Chapter No. 151 of the Eastern Star and was a member of the First Church of God Allison Gap. Surviors include one sister, Tazoni Taylor Surber; brother-in-law, Tommy Henderson; special great-niece, Johnida Marilyn Thomas; nieces, Karo Surber Thomas, Jeri Daily, Patsy Jones, Christine Mottersheard, and Cathy Worley; nephews, Pidney Marshall, Mike Taylor, Bobby Burkett, Billy Burkett, Dickie Taylor, and Ralph Taylor. Celebration of life for Marilyn Barnard will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylor family cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to |
Marlin E. Meese, Marlin Ewald Meese of Palmyra died Monday at the University of Virginia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was in many ways an ordinary man who was also an extraordinary husband and father. He will be greatly missed by innumerable family and friends who loved him dearly., Marlin was born in 1932 in Faribault, Minnesota, third of four sons of Alton Meese and Alfreida (Piepho) Meese. He attended the public schools in Faribault, and was a member of the Boy Scouts. As a scout, he sometimes served as an usher at University of Minnesota football games., After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served as a radioman and electronics specialist on a P2V Neptune surveillance aircraft, in Patrol Squadron One, based in Whidbey Island, Washington. During the Korean War, Squadron One deployed to Okinawa, from which the Neptunes patrolled the straits of Formosa and waters off Korea., After honorable discharge from the Navy in 1955, Marlin returned to Minnesota and attended what was then known as Mankato State College on the GI Bill, graduating with a degree in Mathematics in 1959. He met Rose Stegmaier in Makato, and they married in December of 1958., In late 1959, Marlin took a job as an engineering draftsman for the Federal Bureau of Reclamation, in the Department of the Interior. After stints in Ogden, Utah and Sacramento, California, he transferred to the Federal Highway Administration, where he served as a real estate acquisition specialist, implementing federal standards governing the acquisition of land for the construction of the Interstate Highway System. He served in FHWA district offices in St. Paul, Minnesota, Providence, Rhode Island, and Phoenix, Arizona. He ended his Federal service in the FHWA headquarters in Washington, D.C., living in Fairfax, Virginia. While in Fairfax, he entered the Knights of Columbus, and ultimately advanced to Third Degree Knight., In 1994, Marlin and Rose retired to Palmyra, Virginia, at Lake Monticello. An accomplished craftsman, woodworker, and amateur electrician, Marlin spent much of his retirement on various remodeling projects at home and elsewhere. He also participated in numerous projects for Habitat for Humanity in Fluvanna County and, with Rose, volunteered for the National Park Service at Humpback Rock Farm on the Blue Ridge Parkway. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees., Throughout his adult life Marlin focused on pursuing his lifelong dream of "getting married and providing for his family." He was first and foremost a family man, who loved his wife and children unconditionally. He cherished his grandchildren, who knew him as "Gramps Marlin" and "Grampsy." He was always quick to lend a helping hand to friends and family in need. (Once, clad only in a bath towel, he rushed to a neighbor's house and doused a fire consuming a new and poorly-assembled gas grill.). He loved to read the paper, particularly the comics, enjoyed a good meal, was fond of cars and an excellent driver, and he usually wore a hat. In his younger years he enjoyed swimming, particularly in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island and later in the family pool in Arizona. He liked romantic comedies, because they had happy endings and read numerous Robert Ludlum spy novels. He was a gentle soul, did not take himself too seriously, and he lived according to the golden rule., He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and three brothers, Linford, Allan and Curtis., He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rose Meese of Palmyra; his children, Alan Meese and his wife, Kelly Metcalf-Meese, of Williamsburg and Theresa Meese Landow and her husband, Timothy Landow, of Palmyra. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Michael and Julia Meese and Joseph and Nikolaus Landow., Funeral services will be handled by Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville., A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Palmyra 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009., Donations in memory of Marlin can be made to the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Squad, 10 Slice Road, Palmyra, Virginia 22963 or to the Lake Monticello Police Department, 855 Jefferson Dr., Palmyra, Virginia 22963. |
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah and Minnie Banks; her husband, the late Robert Fauntleroy Jr.; sisters, Jessie Reynolds, Mary and Gracie Banks, Lillian Crews and Virginia McClenney; brothers, Edward and Thomas Banks; and a son-in-law, James Watts., She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Geneva Alston (David) and Delores Russell (Rufus) of Newport News and Ellen Watts and Odessa Pender of Hampton; goddaughter, Deloris Spady (Carey) of Eastern Shore; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends., Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at New Life Church, 1525 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, Va. Interment will follow in Hampton National Cemetery, (University Section)., The family will assemble and receive friends at 141 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, Va., They would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of James River Convalescent Center, and Sentara Careplex Hospital. Condolences may be sent to |
Mrs. Mary A. Casey of 618 Virginia Ave., Petersburg, Va. died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Mary was born in Gary, W.Va., on April 14, 1924. Mary enjoyed playing Bingo. Her friendly smile will be missed by her Bingo companions., Mary was preceded in rest by her first husband of 26 years, Alex Bensko, her husband of 22 years, Larry Paul Humphries; daughter, Jeannie Bensko; and parents, Linza and Martha Clinton., She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Ketterman and husband, Robert Allen, of Hampton; sister, Norma Hjelden, of Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, Linza Clinton Jr. of Aerial, Wash., Willliam Samuel Griffith of Narows, Va., and Irvin Randolph of Marion, Ill.; grandchildren, Traci Snyder and husband, John, and Robert Allen Ketterman Jr. and wife, Dana; great-grandson, Ryan Snyder; and one great-granddaughter who will be born soon., Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Bert Rait. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park., to share memories and words of condolence with the family., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
In Loving Memory of Dora Earles MAURY 7/14/1922 12/29/2008, It has been a long sad year for all of us since you passed away. We have missed seeing and being with you. God comforts us knowing you are with him in his loving care and no longer suffering the pain you had so much of. He saw you getting tired, a cure not meant to be; so he put his arms around you and softly whispered, "Come be with me." We know you are with him in Final Peace and Rest. Thank you Lord for your blessings and care., Your Loving Daughters,, Mindy and Debbie, Sisters and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Marvin Barbre. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
and interment held at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in honor of Larry may be directed to The Nature Conservancy, 1101 West River Parkway, Suite 200, Minneapolis, Minn., 55415., Make a memorial contribution |
Thomas Harry Mcguire, 61, of Radford, Va., died Thursday, December 24, 2009. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Home and Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Gary Fowler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the . The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Mrs. Schrum is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Thomas Schrum; daughter, Susan Norris and husband, Fred of Yorktown; son, the Rev. T. Kevin Schrum and wife, Vicki of Yorktown; grandson, David Norris of Newport News; granddaughters, Jennifer Erin-Ann Proffitt and husband, Roger of Hampton, Suzanne Michelle Nester and husband, Steven of Hampton, and Amber Lynn Schrum of Poquoson; and three great-grandchildren, Guinevere Norris of Ohio, Roger Proffitt Jr. and Leila Ann Nester, both of Hampton. She is also survived by her sister, Mildred Whitehurst of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Schrum attended E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg and graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News. She was a lifelong member of West Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton, Va. She previously was active in Vacation Bible schools, the Women's Missionary Union and assisted in the Wednesday Night Suppers at church. In the early 1960's she was employed in the lunchroom facility of the former Bethel Elementary School (now Forrest) in Hampton., In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Building Fund at West Hampton Baptist Church, 631 Aberdeen Rd. Hampton, VA 23661., Friends and well wishers will be received by the family from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Arlene's Life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 10 a.m. at West Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Danny Owens. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Mildred "Nelie" Bise Yates Mullins RICHLANDS, Va. After being blessed with 89 years of life, "Nelie" Mildred Bise Yates Mullins went home to be with the Savior on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, in Richlands, where she resided in the Golden Age Retirement Home. She leaves behind a legacy of loving family, friends, and students with sincere devotion. Before her teaching career, she worked as a postmaster and operated a service station. After 34 years as an elementary teacher, she retired in 1990 from the Dickenson County, Va. School system. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Cova Yates and Carl Mullins; plus her parents, Delphia and Jim Bise. In addition, were her siblings, Beulah McCowan, Roy, Clinton, and Bob Bise. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family, daughters, Judy and Doug Shockey of Pound, Va.,/Tucson, Ariz., and Anna and Garry Damron of Doran, Va.; plus one sister, Ann and Ralph Stanley of Clintwood, Va. She is also survived by one granddaughter, Deneen and Steven Safritt of Lynchburg, Va.; plus two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Mariah Safritt. Her other family members, particularly Lora and Vic Bise; and friends, especially Ruby and Delbert Boggs, will mourn her passing but will rejoice in the life they have shared with her. Mrs. Mullins was born in Clintwood,where she graduated from Dickenson Memorial High School in 1938. She also attended the University Of Virginia College at Wise and then attained her bachelor degree from ETSU in 1966. She had been a member of Yates Chapel Church since 1947, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years. Visitation will be held at Clintwood-Colley Funeral Home at 202 McClure Avenue in Clintwood, Va., on Sunday Dec. 27, 2009, from 6-8 p.m., with a special service by the Order of Eastern Star, the Rev. Joe Glen Sluss will lead this service. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Gary Stanley at Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel, in Clintwood. Burial will follow in the Peuther Chapel Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial contribution to the Clintwood Fire Department, P.O. Box 455, Clintwood, VA 24228; the Clintwood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 484, Clintwood, VA 24228; or to Harvest Free Will Baptist Child Care Ministries, P.O. Box 259, Duffield, VA 24244. Online condolences to the Mullins family may be made at our website, Mrs. Mullins and her family are in the care of Clintwood Funeral Home, Clintwood, VA 24228. |
She was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and has been a resident of Hampton for more than 60 years., After a 24 year career with the Hampton School System, she retired in 1983 as an Assistant Supervisor in the Food Service Department. She was a charter member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Hampton. A devoted wife, she participated in the Peninsula Camping Club, with her husband John, until his passing., Preceding her in rest was her husband of 55 years, John R. Phillips., Surviving members of her family include her children, C. Sue Phillips of Hampton, and Kenneth J. Phillips of Norway; grandchildren, Chelsea Shank and Anne-Grethe Phillips; and great-grandson, Nicholas., The family wishes to express their appreciation and love to her special caregiver, Brenda Powell and her husband, Johnny, and also special thanks to the Sentara Hospice Team., The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park., Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Dec 27, 2009 Mildred Belle Henry Dimond, 94, of Roanoke County, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. She was the daughter of Rufus A. and Ella C. Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen B. Dimond; a sister, Martha Jane Harrison; and a brother, Rufus Albert Henry Jr. She was a longtime member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are two sisters, Margaret Hartman of Roanoke and Ruth Rothrock of Martinsville; a brother, Walter Lewis of Roanoke; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Funeral Service and Crematory, South Chapel, in Roanoke with the Rev. E.B. Shoemaker officiating. Burial will be in the Henry family cemetery in Roanoke County. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. |
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Dec 27, 2009 Minnie Irene Willard, 76, of Stuart, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. She was born July 13, 1933, in Carroll County to Perless Claude and Julie Dorella Spencer Nester. She was preceded in death by her parents. She retired from Stanley Furniture Co. Surviving are her husband, David Willard; two sons, Frank Willard and Mike Willard, both of Stuart; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder John Wingfield officiating. Burial will be in the Nester family cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Monday at the funeral home. |
at 2 p.m. in Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33407., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Naff officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 27, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Raymond Cecil Mitchell, 80, of Radford formerly of Giles county and Floyd county, passed away on December 25, 2009 at the New River Valley Medical Center due to complications from surgery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Posey Emmett and Lucy Ida Duncan Mitchell, stepmother, Media Mitchell, son, Curtis Wayne Mitchell, daughter, Betty Jean Mitchell, five brothers, Hix, Kiser, Jeff, Guy, Gilbert, also by David Bain. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Daisy Aretta Wade Mitchell; daughter, Melissa Mitchell of Radford; son, Ralph Mitchell and wife, Rita of Rich Creek; daughter-in-law Rachel Mitchell of Galax; sister, Laureen Reed of Floyd; and brother, Thomas Mitchell. Also survived by five grandchildren who were the love of his life, Samantha Mitchell of Laurel Fork, and fiance' Adam Goad, Christina Mitchell and fiance' Larry Weatherly of Rich Creek, Kyle Mitchell of Radford, Dustin and Lynn Bain of Radford; three very special Boys, David Wade Radford, Anthony and Brandon Bain, of Check. He also leaves behind four special and dear friends, Sam and Barbara McDaniel of Peterstown, W.Va. and Jack and Kathy Meadows of Pulaski. He also leaves behind many good friends. He was a veteran of the Korean war and also with the 101st airborne division in Germany. He was a life time member of the VFW Post #6000 and the American Legion Post # 68 in Narrows. Raymond was a member of the Pleasant Valley Brethren Church in Alum Ridge. Family will receive friends Monday December 28, 2009 at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va. from 5 to 8 p.m. and at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, Va., Tuesday December 29, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday December 30, 2009 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel Floyd, Va., with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Interment to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd, Va. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
s to follow at 3 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Harold Cook to officiate. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Muhsin Shukree Muwwakkil, aka Ernest Jackson aka "Bay," departed this life Dec. 16, 2009., He was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Prince George County, Va. Muhsin graduated from Peabody High School and also served in the United States Navy in the early '60s. After he left active duty, he began working at the Portsmouth Naval Base; he then transferred to the Newport News Shipyard. Muhsin later moved to New York in the early '70s. During this time he also became a devoted Muslim in the Nation of Islam. While in New York he married his firs wife, Jamella Muwwakkil. He later married his second wife Faheemah Muhammad-Muwwakkil., He is preceded in death by mother, Blanch L. Raines, and father, William H. Jackson, brothers Richard, Bernard and William Jackson Jr., He leaves behind two sisters, Wilma Whitaker and Mildred Wheeler; eight children, Jameal and Racheena Muhammad, Lashawn Reid Carlos (Harold Jr.), Hamidullah Samir Muhammad, Muhsin Shukree, Nisaa and Sayida Muwwakkil, all residing in Petersburg, and Veronica Carter (Jerry) from Florida; 19 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind devoted friends Yolanda Mill, Abdul Halim, Brother Jerry, Minister Tracey and the Muslim community., A funeral service will be held Tuesday Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of William N. Bland And Son Funeral Home., The family may be contacted by calling 804-840-5090. Cards and condolences can be sent to 1766 S. Crater Rd. Petersburg, VA 23803. All Flowers should be sent to Bland's Funeral Home, Petersburg., John Ernest Pearson Sr., 71, of Prince George passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announce later by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service., A funeral service for Mr. Rochester A. Pulley will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. Minister Darlene Williamson will officiate. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., The family will receive friends at the 322 North Carolina Ave., Petersburg, Va. and may be contacted by calling (804) 712-4125., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911,, Paul C. Saunders, of 14113c Arwood Road, Disputanta, died Friday evening at McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director., George Sheffield, 79, of Sussex County died Dec. 25, 2009, at his home after a short illness., The son of the late Otis and Gracie Sheffield, George is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Grace Peffer Sheffield, four children and their spouses, Tony and Doris Sheffield, Clarence and Tammy Sheffield, Sammy Sheffield of West Virginia and Mary and Edward Harless of Disputanta; two brothers, Jamie Sheffield and Arthur Sheffield; and two sisters, Audrey Morris and Marie Jones. He was blessed also with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many special friends including his brother-in-law Joseph Peffer and Kevin Reynolds., Mr. Sheffield was also predeceased by his son, Roy W. Sheffield and two brothers, Cleveland and Richard Sheffield., George was a loving husband, devoted friend and proud father and grandfather. All who know him and love him will sorely miss him., Funeral Services will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with interment to follow in Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday Dec. 27, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request donations may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Richmond, VA 23226. The Purviance Chapel of J. T Morriss and Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements., Robert "Bob" A. Totty Jr., 81, of Asheville, N.C., died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, after a long illness., A native of Petersburg, Va., he was born Dec. 30, 1927, son of the late Robert A. and Margaret A. Totty. He lived his childhood in Petersburg and graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1949., He started his career selling insurance and found out shortly that playing golf seven days a week was more to his liking. He owned several coin laundromats around Buncombe County, N.C., Mr. Totty is survived by his wife, Sonya Friedrich and her family, Craig Friedrich and his wife Jacquelyn of Asheville, Mark Friedrich and his wife Mary Ellen and their daughter Anna all of Richmond, Va., and Karen Friedrich, widow of Keith L. Friedrich of Raleigh, N.C. His first marriage to Anne C. Beecher produced two surviving children, Ms. Bruce Totty and her daughter, Grace E. Queen and Robert A. Totty III all of Haywood County and a brother, David Totty of Richmond, Va., A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813., Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent through the website, Robert "Bobby" E. Vinson Jr., died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at his residence in Petersburg. He was born on Oct. 30, 1945, in Petersburg to the late Robert E. Vinson Sr. and Ann Ayers Vinson Whitlock., He was preceded in death by his son, Tracy Woods Vinson, and a sister, Cynthia Vinson Wheeler., Bobby graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 1966. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Legion Post #2. He retired from Andrews Joyner after 35 years of employment. Bobby served in the U.S. Navy and was a Merchant Marine., He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Betty Woods Vinson; a son, Robert E. Vinson, III; a grandson, Jahkari D. Vinson; stepfather, H.R. "Corky" Whitlock; sister, Wendy Whitlock Stevens; brother-in-law, Mark H. Stevens of Petersburg; nephew, Greg Richardson and wife Christy of Chester; and a host of other family members., Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Flowers are welcome, but contributions are preferred to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at, Mr. Jesse J. Warren of 664 Flynn Lane, Petersburg, Va. departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Nancy E. North, 70, passed away Dec. 21, 2009. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
per her request. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Vinton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. William R. Booth and the Rev. Mike Werle officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
WILLIAMSBURG - Oscar N. "Junie" Redd Jr., 56, answered the call of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, in his home, surrounded by his family., His life began on Jan. 26, 1953, the son of Margaret M. Redd and the late Oscar N. Redd Sr., in King & Queen, Va., He was educated in the King and Queen Public Schools., At an early age, he confessed Christ as his personal savior. Oscar was a faithful member of The Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith until his health began to fail., Oscar, in his quietness, was warm, gentle and kind. He was employed as a truck driver for TCS Materials for more than 30 years. He took pride in his cement mixer and he had the cleanest truck in the Williamsburg area. Whenever you met Oscar, you could always count on seeing his smile., He is survived by his loving wife, Lelia Bradsby Redd; his four daughters, Tonita "Lynn" Wynne (Larry), Vernee' Redd, Natasha Redd and Monique Redd, all of Williamsburg, Va.; his five grandchildren; his mother, Margaret Redd of King & Queen, Va.; his sisters, Ruby Lipscomb (Arnick) of King & Queen, Va., and Judy "Maxine" Bullock (Tyrone) of Petersburg, Va.; his brothers, Robert Redd (Mary), Ricky Redd of King & Queen, Va.; James "Jimmy" Redd (Sandra) of Hampton, Va., and Tony Redd (Sandra) of Tappahannock, Va.; his mother-in-law, Emma Bradsby; his sisters-in-law, Sarah Goodson, Veronica Bradsby and Eva Redd; his brother-in-law, James "Chicken Neck" Bradsby; his special friends, John Wallace, Tyran Thomas and Brent Thomas; his caregiver, Katisha Jones; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends., A Homegoing Service celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in Whiting's Chapel with the Rev. Wilbert Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Family and Friends will assemble by noon at 149 Winterset Pass, Williamsburg, Va. Mr. Redd may be viewed in the Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. |
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Otis Lee Hurt Longtime Bristolian Otis Lee Hurt, passed away on Dec. 24, 2009. He was 85. Born in Blacksburg, Va., Otis was the son of Bessie and Mark Nicholas Hurt, a machinist for the N&W Railway. His father died when Otis was 10 during the midst of the depression. To help support his mother and his brother, Bruce, Otis carried papers, and worked 12 hour shifts at the A&P grocery on Saturdays. Shortly after turning 18, Otis volunteered to fight in World War II. He joined the Army and subsequently became an engineer gunner in the newly-created Army Air Force. Much of his time was spent ferrying planes to Italy and North Africa. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1946, Otis enrolled in Virginia Tech, then known as VPI, on the GI Bill. Majoring in accounting, he graduated in 1949, and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi. Shortly after graduating, he accepted a job as a cost accountant from William J. Tilley at a small steel fabricator called Bristol Steel and Iron Works. He moved to Bristol and never left. In 1950, Otis noticed a new employee at Bristol Steel, a cute receptionist named Jeanne Laverne Thompson, a daughter of the legendary Bristol Herald Courier sports editor "Pappy" Thompson. After a whirlwind romance, they were married in Aug. At Bristol Steel, Otis rose through the ranks of management to become Executive Vice President in 1967. During his decades with the company, Bristol Steel experienced dramatic growth to become the largest steel fabricator in the southeast United States, and a major employer in Bristol. In 1984, he was promoted to president, a position that he held until his retirement. Otis devoted innumerable hours to serving Bristol's various civic institutions. This service included acting as chairman of the Bristol Virginia School Board, President of Bristol Memorial Hospital, President of the American Cancer Society, and President of American Heart Association. He also served on boards of the Rotary Club and the Bristol United Fund. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. He served as an elder, and chairman of the board of deacons, and taught the men's Sunday School class for many years. Otis' family was at the center of his life. He is survived by his wife Jeanne; his four children; and 14 grandchildren; daughter, Nancy, her husband Paul Schlirf, and their children, Laura Lester (Kyle), and John; son, Mark, his wife Rhonda, and their children, Lauren, Alex, and Thomas; daughter, Lynn, her husband Jim Davis, and their children, Leah, Vic and Eve; son, Eric, his wife Tara, and their children, Ryland, Mason, Griffin, Kane, Colby and Brogan. Otis was an excellent athlete. He loved baseball as child, and was a star player on the Blacksburg High School Basketball Team. But his lifelong athletic passion was tennis. Otis's love of tennis began when his mother bought him a racket for 50 cents when he was 12 years old. Two years later he won his first trophy as runner-up in the Roanoke Boys 14 and under singles city tournament. He went on to play on VPI's very first Varsity Tennis Team his senior year of college. After moving to Bristol, he became a major player in the local tennis scene for the next 50 years. He won countless tournaments in the region and was known for his steady backhand and his "ageless" athletic prowess. Even at age 63, he won the men's singles championship at Bristol County Club yet again. In 1977, Otis realized his dream of building his own tennis court. Friends and family spent many happy hours on the court with him, often ending with refreshments on the patio. A self-taught player, Otis had a passion for teaching the game to others. He taught and coached his children, who went on to excel on varsity high school and college teams. And he introduced many of his grandchildren to the game. Later, he went on to teach tennis to kids in the National Junior Tennis League, and filled in as coach of the Virginia High School Boys Tennis Team. In recognition of his many accomplishments and contributions to the game of tennis, Otis was inducted into the ETSU Tennis Hall of Fame. During his last years, Otis struggled with Alzheimers and spent the last 16 months at NHC. Yet until the end he stayed physically active and always had a welcome smile and a kind word for his family and friends. Otis's family would like to thank his caregivers Jane Hess, Peggy Bailey, and the staff at NHC for their countless hours of loving care. The visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home. A reception will be held at Central Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, with Dr. David Wadsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Dr., Bristol, TN 37620; or Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Hurt. |
s will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 12 noon Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave, Rocky Mount. www.lynchconner, Make a memorial contribution |
HAMPTON - Paris Robert Aiken III, of Hampton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2009., Paris was a longtime civil war reenactor. He was a member of several units including the 53rd Virginia Infantry, the Petersburg City Guard of the Independent Volunteer Rifles and he was a drummer with the Liberty Hall Fife and Drum Corps., He served his country in the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga., Paris worked For Historic Jamestown and had been employed as a 17th Century Carpenter and Shipwright. He was a master carpenter and cabinet maker., He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Kay Aiken; two daughters, Alicia Aiken Mrdutt and her husband, Jay, and Victoria Aiken Szafraniec; and three grandchildren, Faith, Andy and T.J. He also is survived by his mother, Helen Aiken; brothers, Jeff, Tim and Scott Aiken; sisters, Lisa Wrightson and Gretchen Arndt; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. |
BELCHER - Patricia "Pat" Missing you at Christmastime. Love, Mother & Family |
Patricia Anne Bales Hutton MEADOWVIEW, Va. Patricia Anne Bales Hutton has passed away. Arrangements are incomplete. Farris Funeral Service, 427 Main Street, Abingdon, Va., is serving thevHutton family. |
SMITHFIELD - Paul Morris Belt Jr., 66, passed away on Dec. 24, 2009, at Smithfield Convalescent Center after a difficult battle with a September stroke and its debilitating aftermath., Paul was born on Nov. 25, 1943, in Martinsburg, W.Va. He retired from the Newport News Sheriff's Office after 15 years of service, where he especially loved being Judge Frank's bailiff in Circuit Court. Paul enjoyed the simple things in life: his home, his family, his dogs, his deck, woodworking, building things, HGTV and the Food Channel, taking the dogs to the dump in his red pickup truck. He had a beautiful complexion and great hair and strong hands. He was organized and particular and enjoyed his daily routine. He loved spicy foods that made him sweat, and mushy cards that made him cry. He loved working the polls, greeting the voters, and the extra 'stash' he earned, hidden neatly away in his wallet. He loved his recliner and his remote, Toby Keith and NASCAR, and talking to Janet and Paula every weekend. He liked to tease and pick on people who were always late, but was fiercely protective of his family and his 'girls'. He was always the first to arrive, the first in line to fix his plate, and the first to leave to get back home to his beloved dogs., Paul was preceded in death by his father, Paul M. Belt Sr.; and his mother, Ruby Mae Bartles Belt. With Anne, he suffered the loss of their beloved dogs, Brandy and Starr, in 2008. We know that he made a stop at Rainbow Bridge to pick up Brandy and Starr on his way to heaven., To cherish his memory always, Paul leaves behind his family: treasured wife of 18 years, Anne Stancil Belt of Carrollton; beloved daughters, Janet Morgan and Paula Manzie of Newport News; Anne's children, Diane Fulton of Hampton and Todd Hall of Seaford; sisters, Betty Gatewood and Anna Luther; brothers, Bill Belt, Jimmy Belt, and Robert ('Tody') Belt; two grandchildren and seven stepgrandchildren; as well as numerous extended family members, loved ones, dear friends, and devoted neighbors. At the Carrollton home he shared with Anne for 13 years, Paul will be sorely missed by his beloved labs, Roxy, who will wish for his loving hands on her soft brown ears as he sits in his recliner, and Sam, who has adopted his pillow at bedtime in his absence., Anne and the family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Smithfield Convalescent Center for their compassionate care and concern during Paul's illness., A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Anne's brother, Pastor L.W. ('Bill') Stancil, will lead the service, with the burial to follow at Peninsula Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Paul's memory and his love of animals with a contribution to the Animal Aid Society in Hampton, the Peninsula SPCA, the Isle of Wight Animal Shelter, Best Friends Animal Society, or your local animal shelter., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Mrs. Evelyn Marlene Edwards Pelham, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Peter John Losee Jr., 29, passed away on Dec. 24, 2009. He is the beloved son of Peter and Debra Losee. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS C. BRANNAN At our table this year, there'll be an empty chair, while we gather around the table and join in prayer, we will miss you so much, on your favorite day, it brings comfort to us, and peace today, we know You'll be eating with Jesus... But how we wish you were eating with us! Love, Your Family |
at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Ansley officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, December 27, 2009, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held Monday 11 a.m., December 28, 2009 at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Elder Melvin McGrady and Elder Ruben Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in the Dishon Cemetery, Snowville. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. To send online messages to the family, visit, Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
Marie Veronica Quirk, 91, of Covington, died Friday, December 25, 2009. A Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
ANDERSON, Ralph J., 81, of Richmond, Va., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. and Mary E. Toone Anderson; his wife, Thelma Anderson; brothers, Melvin and Earl; and sister, Mary. He is survived by his sister, Ethel M. Moody; and numerous nieces and nephews. Other survivors are his beloved friend, Thelma Holtzlander; his niece, Marilyn P. Siron, who adopted his black poodle, Holly; the Community Missions staff at First Baptist Church; neighbor, Katrina Leary; and Joyce and Edward Clemmons. Ralph was a member of First Baptist Church, where he attended the ACTS Sunday School class. He was an active volunteer with the Community Missions Shower Ministry, assisting less fortunate individuals. Ralph served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the American Tobacco Company. He loved the Lord and his church and the entire church staff. He will be remembered for his laughter, joke telling and delight in being with people. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1171 N. Parham Road. A service of celebration of Ralph's life will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in the chapel of First Baptist Church, Boulevard and Monument Avenues, at 2 p.m. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Community Missions. |
Mary Alice Wills Reedy-Pitts, 83, of Pulaski, Va., died on Friday, December 25, 2009. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West End Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
Thomas A. Rhodes, of Roanoke, born December 29, 1938 in Troutville, Va., passed from the struggles of this world into glorious eternity on Friday, December 25, 2009. Linda, his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, was at his side as she has always been. "Beloved, I am yours and you are mine.", Tommy was a member of First Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Rush and Ruby Rhodes, and his brother, Russell. He is survived by his children, Michael and wife Beth, Christopher and wife Sandi, and Marianne and husband Christopher Andrews (Chester, Va.) Also surviving are Poppy's eight grandchildren, whom he loved dearly: Lysie, Isabella and Noelle Andrews, Lexie, Thomas and Nathan Rhodes, and Nikki and Brooke Fuhrey. In addition he leaves behind his brothers, Joe, David, Jerry and Lynwood; and sisters, Hazel Weathers, Myrtha Cox, and Linda Smith., . A celebration of Tommy's life will be held on his birthday, Tuesday, December 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Friendship Retirement Community Resident's Center at the corner of Florist and Hershberger Roads, Roanoke, Va. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Oakey's North Chapel. Memorial contributions are not necessary; however those who so desire may make them to the Virginia Veterans Care Center, 1 East Unit, 4550 Shenandoah Avenue, Roanoke, Va., 24017. Linda wishes to express her heartfelt gratitude for the amazing love and care they provided for Tommy over the past eight months. The staff there has truly been, "angels among us, sent down to us, from somewhere up above.", Thanks are also expressed to the many people who have been involved with Tommy's care for the past eight years and for the love and support extended to Linda as his caregiver. Special thanks to Linda's sisters, Brenda (Larry) Wood and Peggie Webb, Tommy's sister, Linda Smith, to Tommy's home caregiver, Latoya Davis, to Ronnie (Judy) Atkins who never let the grass get tall, and Linda's work family at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, especially Kathy Cole and Brenda Shepherd, for their unending compassion over the past many years., JOHN 11:25 NKJ 25, Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." May we all comfort one another with these words., Make a memorial contribution |
FORT WASHINGTON, MD. - Richard Edwards, 97, of Fort Washington, Md., formerly of Hampton, Va., died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, He was the devoted husband of Ardelia; father of Brenda Clayburn; grandfather of Nicole Childress, Michelle Evans and Jolie Clayburn; and also surviving, his great-grandchild, Dalon; and a host of other relatives and friends., Viewing from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640. Interment National Memorial Park, King David Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Richard Kirven Brantley died at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Monday, December 21, 2009., Kirven was born January 13, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn Hassinger Brantley and William Henderson Brantley Jr.; and a sister, Ann Brantley Merrin Cox, all of Birmingham., He is survived by his wife, Anna McLester French Brantley; daughter, Evelyn Hassinger Brantley of Wilmington, Delaware; son, Richard Kirven Brantley Jr. and his wife, Gretchen, and three grandchildren, Benjamin, Evelyn and Ada, all of Charlottesville; and brother, William Henderson Brantley III, of Birmingham., Kirven was a graduate of The University of Virginia, Emory University, and The Georgia Institute of Technology (PhD in Chemistry). He worked as a Senior Research Chemist in the former Industrial and Biochemical Division of the DuPont Company. He later was associated with the Chemistry Department of the University of Delaware. He was the author of many scientific articles and held numerous patents., Kirven was a member of The Greenville County Club in Wilmington and The Boar's Head Sports Club in Charlottesville., The service and burial will be private., Memorial contributions may be made in Kirven's name to Camp Holiday Trails, a summer camp for children with chronic illness, or for the gardens on the campus of the new Martha Jefferson Hospital. Camp Holiday Trails, 400 Holiday Trails Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
CUSHING, Robert Mayhew, 28, died peacefully December 21, 2009 with his parents at his side. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Don Cushing and Robert Keating; and his younger sister, Lindsey Blair Cushing. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Gale Cushing; his grandmothers, Marjorie Cushing and Mary Lorma Keating, and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Robbie graduated from James River High School in 2000 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the College of Charleston in 2004. During his brief career, Robbie held several IT positions, the last being lead developer for Brilliance, LLC in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was especially proud of the many long and hard hours he put into the new Brilliance.com web site, set to launch very soon. Robbie loved his family very much and was very close to his sister. After Lindsey died in February, Robbie found the job in Florida. He loved his new work and Palm Beach and felt he had truly found his niche when he suffered a fatal stroke. He will be missed by many here on earth, but we are comforted in knowing he is now in heaven with his sister. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, December 29 at 11 a.m. at Bon Air United Methodist Church. Private interment at Hollywood Cemetery will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert Cushing Memorial Fund. Checks should be made payable to Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Road, Richmond, Va. 23235. |
He was born in Newport News to the late Louis and Belle Shapiro Frank, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Jules., He is survived by his four children, Jonathan Frank and his wife, Jan, Madeline Berger and her husband, Allan, Steven Frank, and Deborah Frank. He is also survived by his seven beloved grandchildren., Dr. Frank earned two degrees from the University of Virginia, completed his internship in Boston, and finished his surgical residency on Long Island before returning home with his family to practice. Over more than 45 years, Dr. Frank improved the lives of thousands of patients throughout Hampton Roads., He was happily married for more than 54 years to Romayne Leader Frank, who practiced law until her passing in 2003. Partnered with his wife, his children and his friends, Dr. Frank founded R&R Construction, a thriving business in real estate development. Dr. Frank led the firm as it constructed dozens of buildings from Oyster Point to J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, and in Hampton, James City County, and Isle of Wight., Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102 or a charity of your choice., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. in Rodef Sholom Temple with burial to follow in the Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Robert L. Brown Sr., The Reverend Doctor Robert L. Brown Sr. of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, December 19, 2009, after an extended illness., He was born on May 19, 1925, to the late Walter and Nannie P. Brown of Albemarle County. While his parents worked, Robert was raised in the home of his uncle and aunt, the late Horace and Julia Miller of Advance Mills. He attended the Advance Mills Elementary School and at the age of 16 he moved to Charlottesville with his mother., Bobby, fondly called by family members and close friends, involved himself in the service of the Lord. At an early age he accepted Jesus as his personal Savior and was baptized into the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Advance Mills, Virginia. He was always a true example of a steward in action for Christ. He attended Bible study classes at the First Baptist Church, thus beginning a journey that would prove to be one directed by his heavenly father., He graduated from Jefferson High School in Charlottesville and furthered his education at the Phyllis Wheatly Trade School in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon completion of his education he returned to Charlottesville and was employed at Victorious Picture Framing Company and Ivy Industries, where he retired. In addition, he was inspired to exercise his God-given gift of cabinetry making by opening his own business, "Brown's Cabinet Shop." He mastered skills in painting, woodworking and re-finishing furniture., He knew he had a gift of music and the Lord blessed him as he studied under the tutelage of the late Annie Cole Johnson and Edna Stafford of Culpeper, Virginia. He touched the hearts of many through his music ministry as a director and organizer of numerous singing groups and choirs. His rich melodious tenor voice could always be heard singing, "Yes, God is Real," for he walked with God all the days of his life and knew personally who God was to him., As a young man he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, superintendent and in many other leadership capacities in his church. He served as Vice President of the Shiloh Baptist Sunday School Union. In 1973, Robert answered his call from all Mighty God to preach the Gospel. On January 20, 1974, he preached his initial sermon and was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, perhaps the greatest of all of his God's given gifts. The same year Reverend Brown was ordained and sent by God to pastor at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Ivy, Virginia, and the St. John Baptist Church in Cobham, Virginia. To enhance his biblical knowledge he attended Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Virginia Seminary College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and the World Wide Mission Inc., School of Religion in Washington, D.C., where he received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1983., Pastor Brown was a member of the Ministerial Council of Charlottesville and Vicinity, Chairman of The Piedmont District Baptist Association Executive Board and Music Chairman, and Assistant Secretary of the Albemarle-Nelson Passover Council. He held the position as Moderator of the Piedmont District Baptist Ministers', Deacons', and Laymen' Union for 14 years. He was Pastor Emeritus of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church after 27 years of leadership and Pastor Emeritus of the St. John Baptist Church after 33 years of leadership., As his health began to fail, Pastor Brown never wavered in his desire to be in fellowship with the saints of God. He seldom missed service at St. John Baptist Church. The church Family was his heart and he loved children of all ages. Pastor Brown was forever a man of integrity and humility. He was blessed with a gift of unusual wisdom and shared it with all who would listen. He was a man of self-respect and caused everyone he met to respect him. He was gifted with inner peace in all situations and circumstances., Pastor Brown loved his family and had a special love for his grandchildren. He spent much quality time with them in activities such as fishing, swimming, camping and taught them different kind of sports. He also taught them to be God fearing Christians and responsible citizens., Pastor Brown was blessed with two daughters- in-law, Theresa and Renee, that preceded him in death., He leaves to love and cherish his life and memories his loving, caring and devoted wife of 52 years, Nell Jean Hill Brown; his children, Roderick Brown Sr. and his wife, Paula, of Charlottesville, Robert Brown Jr. of Dumfries, Virginia, and Michele Wills and her husband, David, of Charlottesville; nine grandchildren, Kamisha Spencer and her husband, Samuel, of Charlottesville, AIC-Jared Brown of United States Air Force, Iraq, Alexa Brown of Charlotte, North Carolina, Roderick Brown Jr., Meicka Wills, Erech Wills, and Malcolm Wills, all of Charlottesville, Caleb Brown of Dumfries, and David Pendelton of Washington, D.C.; one great--granddaughter, Kenniece Brown; and one great- grandson, Jabril Brown of Charlottesville. He also leaves to cherish his memories, his Godson, Minister Anthony Hill; Godsons, Allen and Jerry Johnson and their loving and devoted parents, Ida and Lenwood Johnson; cousins, Eugene and Harold Miller of Earlysville, Mary Cornog and Madeline Miller of Atlanta, Georgia, and the Reverend Elizabeth Scott of New York; other cousins; a devoted brother- in-law, Bishop Luther Hill and his wife, Doris; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, church family and friends., We appreciate and thank our church family, relatives and friends for all your support. A special thanks to the staff and volunteers of the Hospice House for the love and gentle care you provided to our love one. Your care and support gave us an opportunity to be wife, children and grandchildren instead of caregivers., In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to the Hospice House in memory of the Reverend Robert L. Brown. Make checks payable to The Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911., The Celebration of Reverend Dr. Robert L. Brown Sr.'s life will take place 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at St. John Baptist Church, 1595 St. John Road, Cobham, Virginia, with Pastor Kelvin R. Hawkins officiating and Pastor Ricky E. White delivering the eulogy. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Holly Memorial Gardens, Route 29 North, Charlottesville, Virginia., J.F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Robert Nelson Barlow, 77, of 1216 Halifax St., Petersburg, departed this life on Dec. 22, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center., He was preceded in death by his parents Mack and Daisy Barlow born to them on Nov. 23, 1932., He graduated from Peabody High School in 1953 and retired from Richard's Wine Cellar with 36 years of service. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, Petersburg, while serving as an usher and former member of the J H Threatt Memorial Club., Mr. Barlow is survived by his beloved wife: Gloria Dean Brown-Barlow, of 55 years; two sons, Cornell (Vivian) Barlow, of New Kent and Forrest ( Earnestine) Barlow of Texas; special daughter Kathy Gilstrap, of Petersburg; special son, James Briggs, of Washington; two brothers, Spencer (Marjorie) Barlow of Maryland and James (Lela) Barlow of New York; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a devoted friend Johnny Hudson., Funeral service will be noon on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerermiah Tillman, officiating. The interment will be at Dinwiddie Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble one hour prior to at the above address., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations. Online condolences may be sent to |
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Evelyn Goobie Rowell, of Salem, Va., born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada on January 10, 1925, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Chuck Rowell, Sr. and parents, W.R. and Areta Goobie, and brother, Ren Goobie, all of St. John's. Surviving are her sister, Emmy Lou G. Allan; and Evelyn's three children, Gail R. MacFarland and Bruce, Chuck F. Rowell, Jr. and Brenda, and Robert C. Rowell and Beverly. She has six grandchildren, Becky M. Hartless and Nathan, Jeff MacFarland and Robin, Karen R. Gurth, Kristin Rowell, Bryan Rowell and Jen, Iris R. Meneley and Jon. There are six great-grandchildren, Justin and Tim Hartless, Brittany MacFarland, Lura Gurth, Isabella Rowell, and Jasmine Meneley. Also surviving is her life-long friend, Mary Haag. Evelyn was a very active person, always giving her time to local interests. She especially spent many years at the side of her husband working on the annual Kazim Temple Shrine Circus event in Roanoke. She was active in auctions and bake sales to raise money for the Shriners, as well as the Salem High School bands. She volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross at blood drives. Beginning in the 1950's, Evelyn began an upholstering hobby and in the 1960's she did catering for many local businesses as well as Roanoke College and the Kazim Temple Potentate's Ball. She always supported the interests of her family any way that she could., Among her other talents, Evelyn was one of the best tellers of funny stories and was often the life of the party. She always brightened up any room that she entered and was a good friend to many in Salem and Roanoke. Her family and friends will remember the annual Christmas Eve open house the she and Chuck, Sr. hosted for many years. The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. at John M., to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday at 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kazim Shrine Crippled Children's Hospitals, c/o 628 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Roy Hodges |
Dec 27, 2009 Roy Hodges, 54, of Collinsville, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at his home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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ASKEW - In loving memory of my darling wife, Sally L. Ford Askew, who passed away 10/23/06. Little we knew that day God was going to call your name. In life we loved you, darling, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. Although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. I love you, darling, with all my heart. Your husband, Angus "Big Head" and all the family |
BOWLES - In loving memory of our daughter, Sherry A. Bowles. Merry Christmas. Love Always, Mom & Dad |
ALLEN - ANNIE (Ladybug) Miss You. Merry Christmas Stewart & Stewart Jr. |
PRYOR - WRIGHT - CLEMENTS Memories of you capture our hearts this holiday season. Love, Your Family |
Margie Moore (Velma) Simmons, 86, of Roanoke, Va., went Home on Christmas Day December 25, 2009. She was born in Boones Mill on January 15, 1923, daughter of the late John and Lula Moore. She was the last of 11 siblings, and she was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Len Waters; and the father of her children, Ray E. Simmons. Mrs. Simmons was employed by Kenrose Manufacturing for 30 years, when they closed she went to Singer Furniture and retired from there after 14 years. She is survived by her three children, Daniel "Danny" Eugene Simmons and Dawn S. Waters, both of Roanoke, and Catherine Beck Younger and her husband, Moe, of Lynchburg; granddaughter, Margaret-Anna Younger, of Lynchburg; many beloved nieces and nephews; extended family members; dear friends; and a very special little girl, Claire Flowers, who had a special place in her heart. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The Rev. Harold C. Lewis will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boones Mill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at noon on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Scarlett officiating. Interment will follow in Simmons Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to , the Botetourt Food Pantry or a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 28, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
to follow at 3 p.m. at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va., 540-254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
Heather Allen Solomon, 44, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. She is survived by her father and mother, Robert and Jean Allen of S.C.; brother and sister in law, Scott and Cynthia Allen of Alaska; her two sons and their wives, Michael and Kristian Solomon of N.C., Chris and Jennifer Solomon of Roanoke; one daughter, Sarah Solomon, and one grandchild, Julie Solomon. She worked at the local Kroger's and was loved and adored by all. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. "Mom, we miss you and you will never be forgotten.", s will be held 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Elmo McLaurin officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
CLARK, Stan, of Richmond, departed this life December 25, 2009. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. |
from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. A guestbook is available online by visiting www., Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel is serving the family., Make a memorial contribution |
Stephen W. Gravely |
Dec 27, 2009 Stephen Wayne Gravely, 54, of 117 E. Swathmore Ave., Archdale, N.C., and formerly of 3553 Longview Drive, Collinsville, died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at his home. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory will announce arrangements. |
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 conducted Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Pastor Greg Cox officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneral homecom., Make a memorial contribution |
Thelma Booker Compton Oct. 18, 1928 - Dec. 27, 2005 In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, who taught us to hold to God's unchanging hand. Beverly, Patricia, Ericka, Andrea, Larry, Jay, James and Andrew |
BUCHANAN, Thomas Bradford, 88, of Kenbridge, Va. died December 25, 2009. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda. B. and Frank Sheridan of Port Orange, Fla.; and by his son and daughter-in-law, John B. and Sharon Buchanan of Springfield, Va.; five grandchildren; six sisters, Eula Wallace of Kenbridge, Vera Shockley and GeraldineYeatts, both of Petersburg, Irma Moore of Greensborro, N.C., Janet Lane of Social Circle, Ga. and Lila Fakhoury of Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Buchanan retired from Virginia Power and was a World War II Army Airforce veteran. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 1 p.m. Interment in the Dundas Baptist Church Cemetery, Dundas, Va. |
Thomas Brooks Jr. 7-21-78 -- 12-26-99 Out of our lives, But not our hearts. 10 years of loving memories. Love, Dad, Mom, Chris, and Aleja |
Thomas Dailey Shelton, 62, of Stanardsville, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009., Tommy was born July 11, 1947, in Charlottesville, son of Anna Katherine Parceseppe and the late Thomas Monroe Shelton., He is survived by his mother, Anna Katherine Parceseppe; three daughters, Shane Shelton and her companion, Billy Pugh, Jamie Taylor and her husband, C.J., Erin Shelton and her fiance, Chris Morris, all of Stanardsville; his daughters' mother, Wanda Shelton; one brother, David Shelton and his wife, Pamela, of Ruckersville; two sisters, Betty Weaver and her husband, Norman, of South Carolina and Carole Edwards of Greene County; a stepmother, Eula Shelton; and many other family members and friends., Tommy is also survived by seven grandchildren, Christina Trevillian, Morgan Wilson, Austin Hayes, Christian Taylor, Amber Hayes, Emma Taylor and James Taylor., Tommy was a graduate of William Monroe High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a farmer for many years., Tommy was a loving son, father and grandfather who was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor or to anyone in need. He preferred to live a simple life. He will be greatly missed by all., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Ryan Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Kyle Clements officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service., Memorial contributions may be made to the Greene County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 302, Stanardsville, Virginia 22973., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
CREWS, Thomas H., 64, of Richmond, died Friday, December 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara; a daughter, Tammy Poore (Jeff); one son, Randy (Yvonne); two granddaughters, Tabitha and Samantha; a brother, Calvin; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother and father-in-law, Bessie and Charles Londeree. Mr. Crews was a member of Parham Road Baptist Church, and a longtime truck driver. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment, Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parham Road Baptist Church. |
Thomas R. Wiggington |
Dec 27, 2009 The funeral for Thomas Royal Wiggington, 74, of Spencer-Preston Road, Martinsville, who died Dec. 22, 2009, was held Saturday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway with the Rev. David Bishop officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. Pallbearers were Jonathan Martin, William Martin, Jeff Wiggington, Richard Martin, Bruce Wiggington, John Wiggington and Howard Wiggington. |
s will be private. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
She is survived by her daughters, Janet Lee Searls and her husband, Ron of Gloucester, Judy Ann Lowman; five grandchildren, Heather Loraine Hanson and her husband, John, Nichole Marie Smelser and her husband, Bryan, Danielle Teresa Russ, Jessica Ashton Lowman, and Zachary Lowman; and four great-grandchildren, Tanner and Peyton Hanson, Marcus Smelser, and Ashton Lee Kiser., A memorial service will be held on 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in the chapel of Andrews Funeral Home., Memorial donations may be made to the Adult Day Break Center in Gloucester, c/o of Bay Aging, P.O. Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175. |
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Louise Updike Webber Louise Updike Webber, 87, of Bedford, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born March 13, 1922, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Christopher Updike and Mary Fisher Updike. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Louis Webber; and a brother, George Updike. She was a member of Ephesus United Methodist Church. Surviving is her daughter, Linda W. Drye and husband, Lane, of Bedford; a son, Chester L. Webber, of Bedford; a granddaughter, Lori W. Toms and husband, Jimmy; a great-grandson, Garrett B. Toms; a sister, Lillie U. Carter and husband, Jack, of Bedford; a brother, Paul Updike and wife, Joyce, of Glouchester. The family requests that you consider memorial contributions to the Hickory Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Betsy Hodges, 3812 Virginia Byway, Bedford, VA 24523 or the charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held graveside at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Dec. 27, 2009, at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Valarie Jean Pinkerton, 55, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009., Valarie was a native of East Liverpool, Ohio, and was a Newport News resident since 1978. She was a pharmacist tech at Phar-Mor for six years and was a former employee of Blockbuster Video on Mercury Blvd. She loved life and was an animal lover., Valarie is survived by her husband of 20 years, Samuel Pinkerton; her mother, Donna Saxton of Wellsville, Ohio; her son, Danny Mercer of East Liverpool, Ohio; and two stepsons, Todd and Steven Pinkerton of Stratton, Ohio. She is also survived by two brothers, John Saxton of Wellsville, Ohio, Robert Saxton of Newport News, Va.; two sisters, Jacqueline Lawrence of Wellsville, Ohio, Tara Greenspan of Madison, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren., Funeral Services will be private., Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be held 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the VaughanGuynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Vernon Carroll Lindsey Jr., 73, of Hopewell, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, at his residence., Mr. Lindsey was born in Richmond, Va. He was the son of the late Vernon C. Lindsey Sr. and Hannah Witt Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a retired Route Salesman for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., He is survived by his wife, Mildred Stancil Lindsey of Hopewell, Va.; a daughter, Debbie Jo Hope of Richmond, Va.; a step-daughter, Janice Adams of Tampa, Fla.; two step-sons, Joseph G. Garner of Indianapolis, Ind., and Raymond A. Garner Jr. of Chester, Va.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren., The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the mausoleum in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. with the Rev. Ronald West of Colonial Heights Baptist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Petersburg and Colonial Heights, Inc., 1906 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered with |
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s will be held at the graveside on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford., Make a memorial contribution |
. Mr. Welfare was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Bradley, Douglas and Henry. He is survived by his wife, Sue King Welfare, of the home; brother, John Welfare, of Roanoke, Va.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Mausoleum Chapel at Forsyth Memorial Park, followed by a brief visitation. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. Memorials may be made Hospice and Palliative Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. Online condolences may be sent to, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences may be made at, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Moody Funeral Services, Stuart, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
DENDRON - William Everett Womble, 86, of 247 New Design Rd., Dendron, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009., A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Interment will follow in the Parham-Brooks Family Cemetery, Dendron. |
BILLINGSLEY, William Everett, 79, a Chapel Hill resident since 1967, was born in Hamlet, N.C. Everett passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Born on July 9, 1930, he was the son of the late James Marcus and Lula Gibson Billingsley. He graduated with Honors from North Carolina State University in Mechanical Engineering in 1957, and earned a Masters Degree in Commerce from the University of Richmond in 1966. After graduating from NCSU, he began work with the Seaboard Airline Railroad in Norfolk and Richmond. In 1967, he returned to North Carolina and began work with the Physical Plant Division at UNC Chapel Hill. This led to his being appointed by the Chapel Hill Town Council as the Executive Director of a newly created water and sewer system, which became the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA). He served OWASA for 21 years. During which time, he led the drive for the property purchase and building of the Cane Creek Reservoir, which now serves as the primary water source for Chapel Hill and Carrboro. He retired from OWASA in 1996. He was a member of Sertoma Club of the Triangle, Cape Fear River Assembly, American Waterworks Association, University United Methodist Church, and served as President of the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. Everett was drafted into the Army in 1950 during the Korean Conflict and served as a medic in a MASH operation on the frontlines. He was preceded in death by a son and daughter, William Lawrence Billingsley, and Melinda Billingsley Cashwell; his parents; brother, Marcus Billingsley Jr.; two sisters, Carol Griffin and Lois Raines. He is survived by his son, Andrew Everett Billingsley Sr.; daughter-in-law, Claire Sturkie Billingsley; grandsons, Andrew Everett Billingsley Jr., Alexander Stewart Daly, Stephen Cashwell; and his sister and brother, Page and Roy Billingsley. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker's Funeral Home, 120 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27516, 919-942-3861. The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, at University United Methodist Church, 150 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, N.C., 27514, 919-929-7191. Online condolences can be made at walkersfuneralservice.com |
BROOKS Remembering William G. Brooks. Memories guide the hand of love. Wife, Elma & Son, Bill Brooks |
William Larry Cooper, 49, of Ruckersville, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, in Ruckersville. He was born March 16, 1960, in Bartow County, Georgia., Mr. Cooper was employed with Dean Construction in Ruckersville., He is survived by his parents, Martha Sue Payton Roberts and stepfather, William Roberts, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, and James Cooper of Cartersville, Georgia; a daughter, Jessica Nicole Cooper; a son, Steven Tyler Cooper, both of Lynchburg; brothers, Michael Cooper and Danny Cooper, both of Cartersville, Georgia, Roger Cooper of Cedar Bluff, Alabama; and a sister, Debora Wood of Ruckersville., A memorial service will be held at a later date., The family wishes to express a special thanks to Norman Dean and family, Dr. Robert S. Pritchard, Hospice of the Piedmont and staff at the Martha Jefferson Hospital., Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. |
Silas Alvin Wilson Sr., 77, of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
there will be a fellowship in celebration of the life of Gene at his home. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237, Make a memorial contribution |
at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the . The Yanushewski family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Make a memorial contribution |
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