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, |
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. |
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VIRGINIA BEACH - Antonio S. Thomas passed away Dec. 17, 2009. To receive more funeral details, please go to |
Audrey Marie Lowe ABINGDON, Va. Audrey Marie Lowe, age 63, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Hallard Lowe; one son, Eddie Dwayne Lowe; one daughter, Connie Peterson; three grandchildren, Kyla Marie Peterson, Seth Hunter Peterson and Stafford Alexandra Lowe; one brother, Harry Rice; six sisters, Clara Jean Hamilton, Shirley Davis, Ruby Rice, Amanda Rice, Barbara Rice and Debbie Rice; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service is being planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the, , P.O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 276-623-2700, is serving the family of Audrey Marie Lowe. |
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., In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 440 or Middlesex Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 98 or Zoar Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1010, all of Deltaville, VA 23043. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
DUNFORD, BRIAN - We love and miss you. Our lives will never be the same. Merry Christmas. ~Dad, Mom, Brad, and 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 |
A funeral service for Mr. Bentley J. Glenn will be held noon Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Mt. Level Baptist Church, 14920 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, Va.; the Rev. Bernard Coleman, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Level Baptist Church Cemetery., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Glenn online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
NEWPORT NEWS - Bertha "Pat" Renaud, 75, a longtime resident of the Newport News area, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Riverside Hospital., Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life., Born in 1934 in Mt. Clemens, Mich., Bertha was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Lady of the Elks, and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic church. Mrs. Renaud worked many years as a newspaper deliverer with the Daily Press and did a lot of volunteer work as she always enjoyed giving to anyone that was in need., She especially loved her family, pets and playing Bingo., She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Renaud and is survived by her daughters, Gayle Kreinbring of Michigan, Yvonne Dixon of Williamsburg, Yvette Staton of North Carolina; her son, Donald Renaud of Newport News; and grandson, Joseph Martin of Newport News who resided with her. She is also survived by many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren that brought great joy to her life., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church with a funeral mass at 7 p.m. Interment will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Veterans Memorial Gardens. Please meet at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church by 10:15 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery., Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
FISCHER, Betty Holland, 61, of Midlothian, passed away December 26, 2009 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She was born in Suffolk, the daughter of the late Minnie Butler and Frank Duke Holland Sr. Mrs. Fischer was a graduate of Medical College of Virginia and a registered nurse with the Powhatan County Health Department. She was a member of South Quay Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Robertson of Midlothian; two grandchildren, Justin and Savannah Robertson; and two brothers, Frank D. Holland Jr. and John M. Holland, both of Suffolk. The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Dr. Roger Crump officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and suggests memorials be made to your local American Cancer Society . www.wrightfuneralhome.org |
Billy Lowell Wood BRISTOL, Tenn . Billy Lowell Wood, age 74, passed away on Dec. 25, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, Va.,a son to W.S. and Nannie Frazier Wood. Billy was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Survivors include: wife, Violet Nunn Wood; daughters, Patricia Sherfey and husband Roscoe of Meadowview, Va., Elizabeth Houser and husband Gary of Bristol Virginia; sons, Frankie Nunn and wife Kim of Bristol Tennessee, Charlie Nunn of Knoxville, Tenn., and Melvin Nunn and wife Cindy of Bristol Tennesee; two nephews; one niece; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Yelton officiating, assisted by Pastor Bobby Burrow. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, Va. Friends and neighbors of Sheri Drive will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-6:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
Mary Louise Brown Blencowe, 94, of Bedford, died Friday, December 25, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
Born of Tampa, Fla., she has been a Hampton resident since 2000 where she worked as a manager for Southland Corp. She was an honorary member of the "Hampton Corvette Club". Prior to Virginia she resided in Texas and has always considered San Antonio her home., "B.J." was known as the "Motivator" and everyone knew she meant business! What she will be best remembered for is her compassion and open arms…"No one was ever a stranger "! She has left a great foot print in the life of everyone that she has touched!, Survivors include her husband, Chuck "Cheeze" Reynolds; two children, K.C. "Big Boy" Jones of Houston, Texas, and Brittany "Boo Bear" Reynolds of the home; her mother, Marlene Alspaugh of Boerne, Texas; her brother, Mark "Rook" Alspaugh of Boerne, Texas; and four sisters, Dodie "Unable to print her nickname/ Just ask" Anderson and Jennifer "Jen" Barlow both of Boerne, Texas, and Mia "Mimzie" Bueno and Denise "Neecee" Spencer both of San Antonio, Texas; and two grandchildren, Kassidy Jones and Bailey Jones both of Highlands, Texas., A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. A second memorial service is tentatively scheduled for Jan 2, 2010 in San Antonio for family and friends. For details, call K.C. Jones at 832-315-1818., Memorials may be made to the, , 11835 Canon Blvd, Ste A102, Newport News, VA 23606. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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 1 p.m. Monday at Lotz Vinton Chapel. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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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., Carolyn was a loyal member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter #731 of Charlottesville since October 1989, where she held multiple positions including, Membership Chairman, Chaplain, Junior Regent, Senior Regent and Junior Graduate Regent., The family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff and her friends at Charlottesville 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 |
Catherine Woodfolk, 68, also known as "Babee" died on Tuesday, December 22, 2009., She was born on January 9, 1941, in Bracey, Virginia, the daughter of the late Mary Etta and William Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Eugene Woodfolk; sister, Dorothy Crute; and brother, James Smith., Babee was initially married to Thomas J. Harris "T.J." of South Hill, Virginia, and of that union, a son, Alvin Harris, was born. She moved from South Hill, Virginia, to Charlottesville in 1974 to work in University of Virginia food service., She leaves to mourn a son, Alvin Harris of Charlottesville, Virginia; two sisters, Hattie Mae Stigall and Eleanora Oliver and her husband, Albert, of South Hill, Virginia; two brothers, Joe Smith of South Hill, Virginia and Johnny Smith and his wife, Mary, of LaCrosse, Virginia; one grandson, Joseph Michael Harris of Atwater, California; and one great-grandson, Shamel Harris of Charlottesville, Virginia; and a devoted niece, D. Marie Morris and her husband, Lee, of Ruckersville, Virginia., Babee was a fun-loving, happy person and wonderful mother. She would always find something funny to laugh about and shared it with others to put a smile on their face or make them chuckle. She also worked in University of Virginia Housing, Days Inn, and University of Virginia Housekeeping., She attended the Salvation Army Church until her health failed. She was a resident of Crescent Hall High Rise Building in Charlottesville for many years and Ebony Social Club of Charlottesville., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Roanoke Zion Church in Bracey, Virginia., The family will receive friends after the funeral services at the church., Feggins Funeral Home of South Hill, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements., You may send condolences to fegginsfuneralhome@embarqmail.com., Many thanks to Hospice of the Piedmont; University of Virginia Dialysis, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology and Hospital; and the Cedars Golden Living for all their care and companionship. |
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. |
The Reverend Charles B. "Chuck" Spivey Jr., 83, of Charlottesville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2009., Reverend Spivey was born on March 22, 1926, in Raeford, North Carolina, to the late Charles B. Spivey Sr. and the late Eunice Baker Spivey. After high school, Chuck enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II from 1944 until 1945. Upon his discharge, he attended Old Dominion and the College of William and Mary and later, when called to the ministry, Duke Theological Seminary., Reverend Spivey served in the United Methodist Ministries from 1960 until 1964 at Parkside United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia, from 1964 until 1969 at Capron United Methodist Church in South Hampton County, Virginia, from 1969 until 1977 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Danville, Virginia, from 1977 until 1984 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Christiansburg, Virginia, from 1984 until 1988 at Springfield United Methodist Church in Springfield, Virginia, and from 1988 until 1994 as District Superintendent of the Rappahannock District, based in Urbanna, Virginia; retiring in 1994 to Charlottesville, Virginia., After his retirement he was very active at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Ruritan Club, Masons and the Scottish Rites., In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a son, Laurence "Larry" C. Spivey., He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years whom he married April 8, 1950, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Peggy Q. Spivey of Charlottesville; a son, Mike Spivey and his wife, Liz, of Afton, Virginia; three sisters, Gertrude McClenney of Chesapeake, Virginia, Irene Lockstamphor of Waynesboro, Maryland, and Barbara Anne Lankford of Chesapeake, Virginia; five grandchildren, Sarah, Lauren, Julia, Jessicia and Kathryn; two great-grandchildren, Luke and Kalli; and a daughter-in-law, Pamela "Pam" Spivey of Charlottesville., The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1500 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, where the funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. conducted by the Reverend Chris Fuss and the Reverend Thomas Coffman., Following the funeral service the family will have a reception at the church and family and friends will gather by 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Holly Memorial Gardens for the committal service. |
BROWN - Charles Leon Peace and Love. Leondra, Brent and Ashton |
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Willard Lawrence Christian, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va., Make a memorial contribution |
FIELDS, Christine R., 94, of Emporia, Va., died December 25, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Fields. Surviving are three sons, Floyd (Barbara), Joe (Eva), and William (Agnes) Fields; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Fannie Butts Curley of Emporia, Va.; sister-in-law, Virgie Reese; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where the family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 26863 Grizzard Road, Jarrett, Va. Rev. James Johnson officiating. Interment Family Cemetery. Online guest book at scottsfuneralhome.com. |
CHRISTOPHER LEE CLARKE Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal! Your Family and Friends |
Willard M. Cockerham, 82, of Salem, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2009. Arrangement by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, 389-5441., Make a memorial contribution |
Regina Augusta Lange Cofer, 81, of Daleville, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009. A funeral mass will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rader Funeral Home with Father Joe Lehman officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville., Make a memorial contribution |
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 |
at the church. Friends may call at Serenity Tuesday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation, Make a memorial contribution |
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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. |
Mildred Belle Henry Dimond, 94, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009. Services will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
Donald Raymond Compton CASTLEWOOD, Va. Funeral services for Mr. Donald Raymond Compton 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. Mr. Donald Raymond Compton, age 70, formerly of Rowe, Va., passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, in a Bristol Tennessee hospice house. |
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 |
Doris Virginia Hildebrand Hall, Doris Virginia Hildebrand Hall, 92, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 26, 2009., She was born on June 24, 1917, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Abe A. and Annie Marie Allen Hildebrand. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Hall Jr., who passed away in 1964 at the age of 50, leaving Doris to raise their children; a great-grandchild, Dillon; a son-in-law, Roy Mills; and brothers, Forrest A. Hildebrand and Francis Hildebrand., "Granny Hall" as she was affectionately known, worked and retired from Keller & George after 35 years; she was one of the founding members of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church; a member of Neighbors Club for many years; loved playing bingo; and was blessed with a large and loving family., She is survived by her children, Mary Mills, Betty Jarman and her husband, Frank, Charlotte Smith and her husband, James C. Jr., Charles L. Hall III and his wife, Lori, and David Allen Hall and his wife, Pat; her grandchildren, Lynn Norford and his wife, Rhonda, Jeffrey Norford, D.V. Oliphant and her husband, Sonny, Cathy Jarman Morrison, Stacy Palmer, Jennifer Brown and her husband, Michael "Button", Stephanie Smith Dillard, James C. Smith III and his wife, Ellen, Kimberly Hartselle and her husband, Bill, Charles "Chad" Hall IV and his fianc‚e, Shannon, Christen Hall, Sara Hall, David A. Hall Jr. and his wife, Amy, Christopher Hall and his wife, Erin, Heather Atwell and Michelle Atwell; her great-grandchildren, Justin, Wayne, Amber, Cory, Nicholas, Mikayla, Elijah, Colby, Thomas, Leslie, Brandon, Kelly, Michael, Landon, Kennedy, Caleb, Connor, Cole, Hunter, Virginia, Lindsey, Alysha, Mariyah, Brayleigh, Abbey, Brooke, and Brayden; her siblings, Lelia H. North, Louis F. Hildebrand, Catherine Marie Hildebrand, Abe A. Hildebrand Jr., and Martha H. Weaver; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins., The family expresses a heartfelt thank you to her nurse practitioner, Steve Fetcho; the staff of Meals on Wheels, Sentara Home Health and Roberts Home Medical, Dr. Gordon Morris and Dr. Jonathan Evans and their staffs, and her caregiver, Dana King, for all their loving kindness and care over the past years., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Broadus Memorial Baptist Church with the Reverend Bob Wheeler and the Reverend Margaret Gillette. Interment will follow in the Monticello Memory Gardens., Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Meals on Wheels, 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Charlottesville/ Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902, or the Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 1525 Stoney Point Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
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 |
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 |
Edna W. Clifton ABINGDON, Va. 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. |
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Dec 28, 2009 The funeral for Bishop Edward C. Martin, 85, of Axton, who died Dec. 22, 2009, was held Sunday at St. Paul Holiness Church, Axton. Minister Barry Dillard officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Brennon Martin, Carlos Martin, Chris Dillard, Frank Wilson, Steve Wilson, Brandon Martin, Herman Wilson, Danny Martin, Calvin Wilson and Robert Dillard Jr. Hairston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
Edward R. Gartner ABINGDON, Va. Edward R. Gartner, 90, beloved husband of Lucy Hughes Gartner and the late Dorothy Steele Gartner, entered into eternal life on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center, in Bristol Tennessee. Born and educated in Little Falls, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank and the late Frances (Hodnik) Gartner. He was a graduate of the Albany Business College. Ed was chief of general scheduling at the Watervliet Arsenal Production, Planning and Control Division, and employed there for over 30 years until retiring in 1973. He loved the game of tennis and was the Troy City Tennis Champion on two different occasions. He also loved the game of golf and scored his first hole in one at the age of 80. He loved music, playing the organ, piano and many other instruments. He loved traveling, gardening and most importantly spending quality time with his loving family. Ed was formerly active in the Waterford C.Y.O. and the recipient of the Pro Deo et Juventute Award from the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese. He was a former life member of the Waterford Knights of Columbus. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his loving children, Shirley (John) Darbyshire of Latham and Joan (Robert) Matusiak of Loudonville; his sister, Frances Tibbetts of Little Falls. He was the cherished grandfather of Cheryl Cornett, Laurie Mitchell, Gail Rawson, J. Michael Darbyshire, Nancy MacLagger and Carin Darbyshire; great-grandfather of Jillian and John Rawson, Averi Darbyshire and Cammie Cornett. He is also survived by his wife's children, Kyle Hughes, Linda Singleton and Gary Hughes; also by several nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Frank and Joseph Gartner. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Calling hours will be private at the convenience of the family at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Latham, N.Y. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. In memory of Ed, contributions to St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110 would be appreciated. For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit |
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., Local Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
FORD, Elizabeth "Libby" Patterson, 78, of Richmond, died December 24, 2009 in Virginia Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, First Lt. Robert A. Ford Jr. She is survived by her son, Robert A. Ford III; daughter, Elizabeth Patterson Ford Bryan; son-in-law, Wayne Bryan; grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Bryan Ph.D and Robert Ashton Bryan; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Dr. Robert Withrow; sister and brother-in-law, Anne and B. T. McAlexander; and in-laws, Bess and John Smith, and Tom and Mel Ford, and their families. Mrs. Ford was born and raised in Richmond, Va. She was a graduate of Collegiate and attended Mary Baldwin College. She retired from the Food and Drug Administration after 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Stephen's Church and the Country Club of Virginia. The family will greet friends and family at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009. The memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. She will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Ocean Park Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 5545, Virginia Beach, Va. 23455. |
Elwood H. Barnes |
Dec 28, 2009 The funeral for Elwood Harrison Barnes, 90, of Ridgeway, who died Dec. 22, 2009, was held Sunday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville, with the Rev. Jack Foley officiating. Burial was in the Barnes family cemetery. Pallbearers were Zeke Mitchell, Jay Mitchell, Mack Sexton, Stacy Sexton, Marvin Jenkins and Jeff Barnes. |
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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Esther H. Martin |
Dec 28, 2009 The funeral for Esther Harris Martin, 98, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 21, 2009, was held Sunday at Hairston Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Troy Beasley officiated and burial was in the Harris family cemetery in Martinsville. Pallbearers were friends of the family. |
His parents, Willie A. Smith and Lottie Wallace Smith; loyal companion canine Dusty; and brothers, Thomas Earl Smith and Leroy Smith, preceded him in death., Survivors include, his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley Umphlett Smith; children, Barbara Bass, Eddie Smith, Beverly Hayes and husband, Chuck, Billy Smith and wife, Mirenda; eight grandchildren, Amy Collier, Valerie Dupree, Tina Wilson, Pam Leonard, Eddie Smith Jr., Ronnie Wilson, Allen Smith and Kirsten Smith; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Sue Miller; and brother, Arnold Smith and wife, Jean., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, conducted by Bishop Douglas McMinn. Entombment will follow at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum. |
Elizabeth K. Fraley, 89, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. Arrangements are pending with Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va., 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. |
He was born Aug. 7, 1914, to the late Charlie and Eva Copeland in Gates County, N.C. George came to Newport News in 1927 and graduated from Huntington High School in 1935. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Hampton Institute in 1941. Though born in North Carolina and raised in Newport News, Va., he spent his entire adult life in New York City. While there, he was employed by the New York City Public Library System where he was the first African American male professional to be hired in the circulation department. In 1951, Uncle Buddy received a Master of Library Science degree from Pratt Institute making him the first person to receive that degree from the oldest continually operating library school in America. He retired from the public library system in 1976 which allowed him the opportunity to do what he enjoyed most traveling and spending time with his family in Virginia and North Carolina. He was also a member of St. James Presbyterian Church in New York City since 1957., He was preceded in death by his parents, and his only sister, Myrtle 'Cutie' Jackson; and nephew, Arthur 'Bubba' Toliver., He leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving and devoted niece, Brenda Toliver Gibson and her husband, Harold, of the home; three nephews, Winfred (Vonnie) Jackson of Minnesota, Walter (Margorie) Jackson of Tennessee, and Garry Jackson of Northern Virginia., The viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 3009 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, Va., with the Rev. Edwin E. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens., The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Sentara Careplex Hospital for their support and genuine care of 'Uncle Buddy'., Arrangements are entrusted to O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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., 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. Blessed also with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many special friends, including his brothers-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 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. |
VARINA - George W. "Bill" Humphrey, of Varina, died Dec. 26, 2009., He is survived by his parents, Regina and James "Burke" Humphrey of Varina; two sisters, Christina and Phyllis Humphrey; two brothers, Jim Humphrey and his wife, Angel, and Nelson Humphrey; his grandparents, Phyllis and Reginald Nelson, and June and Willard Gilley; two nephews, Andrew and Matthew Humphrey; three aunts, Phyllis Schmick and her husband, Jonathan, Sara Nelson, Kathryn Carroll; one uncle, Reginald "Bill" Nelson and his wife, Lynnette, and six cousins., He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James G. Humphrey., Bill was a salutatorian of the Henrico High School Class of 2003, where he earned an International Baccalaureate Diploma. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Tech, with a Bachelor of Science degree, in 2006 and was enrolled in his final semester at the Veterinary School., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S Laburnum Ave, on Monday, Dec. 28. Funeral services will be held at Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, where he was a member, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29. Interment will follow in the church cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Tech School of Veterinary Medicine or the Richmond SPCA. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Mrs. Geraldine Davis, of Petersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, |
s 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Norris Funeral Services and Crematory, Martinsville., Make a memorial contribution |
BAKER, Gregory L., age 49, of Richmond, died December 25, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Amye Linn Baker; a sister, Barbara M. Wolowic; a nephew, James; and many friends. His remains rest at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
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 |
s conducted from the Hodges Family Cemetery 1 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Hambrick, 72, of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, December 27, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Harold W. Cogdell, Sr. |
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Ruth Marie Aust Harrell, 75, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. Memorial 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Alders Gate United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski., Make a memorial contribution |
s are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1207 Winding Way, Friendswood, Texas, 77546 with the Rev. Jim Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the via this address:, Champions?pxfid=23100&pg=fund&fr_id=1060., Condolences can be sent to the Hart Family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome., com., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Harvey Lee Spicer Jr., 63, of Newport News died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center., 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. |
James Wilson (Willie) Hawkins, 65, of Vinton, Va., passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009. Funeral 1 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Shady Grave Baptist Church. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home, 540-562-1182., Make a memorial contribution |
John Abner Hawkins, 83, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
Helen Louise Whitaker Oneal BRISTOL, Tenn. The funeral service for Helen Louise Whitaker Oneal 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. Anyone wishing to help with the funeral expense , may make a donation to Akard Funeral Home , c/o Helen Oneal. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Helen Louise Whitaker Oneal, born on May 17, 1936, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Oneal. |
s will be conducted Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
Homer Lee Leonard Jr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Homer Lee Leonard Jr., age 61, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at the VA Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
Hunter Dean Robinson SALTVILLE, Va. Hunter Dean Robinson, age 16, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 26, 2009. Arrangements incomplete at this time. The D.R. Henderson funeral Home is serving the Robinson family |
Ruth (A'ma) Brewster Swift Hurdel, 76, formerly of Chilhowie and Maryville, Tenn., passed away December 26, 2009. Funeral 7 p.m. Monday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Chapel, 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. |
First Sgt. James E. Isom, USA retired, 78, of Galax, Va., passed away December 26, 2009. Graveside 11 a.m. Monday at Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
GLASHEEN - Jack Twelve Years without Jack. Always Loved-Always Missed. Jeannette & Family |
DUDLEY Merry Christmas, Heavenly Angels, Father, James, Mother, Doris, Brother, George, my beloved, Mack. Diana Pope |
Jeanette Edwards BRISTOL, Va. 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. Jeanette Edwards, 84, 907 W. Mary St., departed this life Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a lingering illness. Ms. Edwards and family are in the care of R. A. Clark Funeral Service. 423-764-8584 |
A funeral service for Jerome "Jerry" S. Snead 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. |
A funeral service for Mr. Jesse J. Warren will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., senior pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park., The family will receive friends at 664 Flynn Lane, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8615., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Warren online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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 |
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 |
Joe Honaker BRISTOL, Va. Joe Honaker, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
BLANKENSHIP, John Brown We miss you this Christmas and all throughout the year. Mother and Brothers |
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Dec 28, 2009 John Ernest Tongue Jr., 72, of the Golden Living Center in Martinsville, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Knight family cemetery in Rockingham County, N.C., with the Rev. Gary Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends a half hour before the service. Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements. |
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. |
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s will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Matthew Ricks and the Rev. Dr. William Booth officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Coy Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 302, Richmond, Va., 23294 or to the , 1079C Spruce Street, Martinsville, Virginia 24112 for breast cancer research. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
A native of Jersey City, N.J., he resided in Hampton for the past 36 years., He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After serving five years in the U.S. Army and 25 years in the U.S. Air Force, he retired at Langley Air Force Base as a Chief Master Sergeant in August 1975. He served in the Infantry in Europe during World War II and received numerous awards and decorations throughout his career including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service medals. Following retirement from the military, he worked for the civil service at Fort Eustis from 1976 to 1986. Joseph was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association, National Association for Uniformed Services, U.S. Constabulary Association, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church., His beloved wife, Ursula I. O'Donnell preceded him in death., Survivors include his son, Joseph G. O'Donnell Jr. and his wife, Victoria of York County; two daughters, Evelyn U. Pudas and her husband, Terry of Portsmouth, R.I., and Linda A. Feairheller and her husband, John of Jacksonville, N.C.; four grandsons, Erik Pudas and wife, Jenilee, Kevin Pudas, Brian McCabe and wife, Killeen, and Gary McCabe; great-granddaughters, Julia and Abbey McCabe; two sisters, Dorothy Foundos of Lakehurst, N.J., and Eleanor Miceli of Tinton Falls, N.J.; sister-in-law, Katherine O'Donnell of Toms River, N.J.; and numerous nephews and nieces, as well as, numerous grand- nephews and nieces., A wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, with the receiving of friends until 8 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Hampton-Veterans Memorial Gardens with military honors., 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. |
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 |
NEWPORT NEWS - Joyce Mahaney Hutchens, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Riverside Hospital., She was a native of Clifton Forge, and resident of Newport News for 48 years. Joyce retired from Brentwood Pharmacy as a clerk, and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church where she taught the Happy Class for 35 years., She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Eugene and Alice Mahaney; husband, Francis E. Hutchens; five brothers, and two sisters., Joyce is survived by her daughter, Catherine R. Hutchens; her son, Eugene (Gene) E. Hutchens, and his wife, Mary; one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews., Visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Peninsula Funeral Home., Graveside service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Peninsula Memorial Park., Memorial donations may be made to the Happy Class at Liberty Baptist Church, 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666-1903. |
In loving memory of my sister, June Ellis, who passed away April 15, 2009. Loving and kind in all her ways, upright and just to the end of her days; sincere and true, in heart and mind, beautiful memories she left behind. This is my first Christmas without you and I still miss you with all my heart. ~Your sister, Terry Ellis |
Funeral service Dr. Katherine H. Bennett will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at St. Stephen's Episopal Church, Petersburg, with the Rev. Canon James D. Smith officiating. Interment will be in 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 from 7 to 9 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 |
HAMPTON - Keith H. Brown, of Hampton, passed away Dec. 11, 2009., A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Gloria Dei Lutheran, in Hampton. |
CRADLE, Kenneth "Peewee" H. Jr., passed away December 25, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to: www.wilsonafs.com |
Kenneth Allen "Kenny" Schaar, 65, of Amherst, died suddenly Friday morning, December 25, 2009, at the Lynchburg General Hospital., Kenny was born June 11, 1944, at the home place in Amherst County, a son of the late Ernest Coghill Schaar and Tenny Campbell Schaar., He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for the Southern Railroad for 13 years and retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 22 years of service and was a former employee of Hill Hardware in Amherst., Kenny was a devoted and dedicated lifelong member of Wesleyan United Methodist Church in Amherst and served faithfully as Lay Leader and Speaker, Adult Sunday School teacher, church treasurer and held many other positions in the church over the years., He is survived by his wife, Jean Bond Schaar; his brother, James "Jimmy" Schaar and his wife, Betty, of Amherst; along with many loving nieces, nephews and other loving and caring family members and friends who he loved dearly and those whom will miss his daily phone calls showing his love, friendship and concerns., A celebration of Kenny's life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Wesleyan United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jeffrey Campbell and the Reverend David Edinger officiating., Jean and Kenny's brother, Jimmy and his wife, Betty, along with the rest of the family, will receive friends from 4 until 9 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the residence and should these hours not be convenient, friends may visit Jean anytime., The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions in Kenny's memory to the Wesleyan United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 757, Amherst, VA 24521., The family will receive friends following the service at the church and due to road conditions to and from the family cemetery, interment will be announced and held at a later day., Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
Kim Sergent BRISTOL, Tenn. Kim Renee Sergent, age 37, passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 19, 1972, to Charley Bowery and Mary Richards Bowery. She had lived in the Bristol area all of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Bowery; and by her grandparents, Emmett and Virginia Bowery. Survivors: husband, Jeffrey Roy Sergent; father, Charles Bowery; mother, Mary Chowning; children, Jetta Sergent, C.J. Sergent; sister, Melissa McCarter and husband Kelly; grandson, Cory Bammon; granddaughter she was raising, Calieghla Bammon; nieces, Jessica Meyer; nephew, Dalton Meyer; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Davidson officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Newberry, Kelly McCarter, Danny Callahan, and Uncle Charlie Davidson. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Norma Evelyn Kazner Kwolek, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
CARTER, Leroy Jr. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
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. |
Lillian B. Carr BRISTOL, Va. Lillian B. Carr, 103, died on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Bristol Nursing Home. She was born on July 14, 1906, to the late Charles and Ella Warren Morris. She was a native of Decatur, Ill., lived in Eloy, Ariz. ,for 27 years and moved to Bristol in 1998. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and several ladies organizations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Carr; a son, Robert Ferris; two daughters, Beverly Beck and Jacqueline Pryde; and a brother, Merle Morris. She is survived by a son, Clifford Ferris and wife Lorine of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Arthur Morris; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 672 Island Road, Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting, Mrs. Carr and her family were assisted by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory. |
Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ivy Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Swann, officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to |
AVON, N.C. - Linda Minor Marks, 55, of Starboard Drive, Avon, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009, at her home., Born in Williamsburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Alice McKown Minor. She was a former retail sales associate in the banking industry and was a member of the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club., Mrs. Marks is survived by her husband, Bryant Eugene Marks of the home; a daughter, Bonnie Lynn Marks of Williamsburg; a son, Steven Eugene Marks and wife, Melissa of Gloucester; a granddaughter, Marley Jo Marks of Gloucester; two sisters, Mary Morgan and husband, Dave of Avon and Betty Readel and husband, Donald of Williamsburg; and a sister-in-law, Lois Minor of Williamsburg., In addition to her parents, Mrs. Marks was preceded in death by a grandson, Kaden Bryant Marks; and a brother, Charles M. Minor Jr., Memorial services will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in the fellowship hall of the York River Baptist Church and 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2009, at Cape Hatteras Anglers Club., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943 or to the Dare County EMS, P.O. Box 1000, Manteo, NC 27954., Twiford Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, Hatteras, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Loretta Carrier Seats BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Loretta Carrier Seats passed away on Saturday, Dec. 26, at the age of 72. She was an active and supporting member of Sun rise Baptist Church and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Addie (Hayes) Carrier; one brother, Jacob W. Carrier; and one grandson, Jamie A. Bowers. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Lester Seats; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight and Jeanette Seats; Jeff and Vickie Seats;, four daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Allen Bowers, Terry and Steve Johnson, Carol and Don Pickel, Chrystal and Buddy Gragg. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and spouses, Adam and Shelley Seats, Becky and Mike Rock, Amanda and Tanner Shankle, Lynn and Kayleigh Perry, Jeanessa Perry, Jennifer McFarlane, Jessica Mann, Samantha McMillan, Tommy Brewer, Angie Acosta, Betty Lynn Foran, James Hilliard, Jody Hilliard, Steven and Jaime Johnson, Leslie Renee Johnson, Jason Johnson, Chelsea Gragg Keith, Chris Pickel, Joshua Pickel, Hannah Pickel and fiance' Brack Lindamood; and 18 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by special nephew and niece, Donnie and Pat Carrier; and nieces, Diane Leonard and Judy Gross. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Roy Branson and Rev. Mike Abel officiating. The burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
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 |
HAMPTON - Louise Routten, 88, of Hampton, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, after a long illness., She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Irving Guy Routten; three brothers, Garland Howell Baird of Colonial Heights, Va., Floyd Winfield Baird Sr. of Petersburg, Va., and Oscar Woodrow Baird of Falls Church, Va.; and a daughter-in-law, Lynda Sesco Routten of Hampton, Va. Mrs. Routten was the daughter of the late Hudson Howell Baird and Florence Louise Baird of Petersburg, Va., Mrs. Routten is survived by four children, Irving Guy Routten Jr., Diane and Joe Sibert, Donna and Dean Bynum, and P.J. and Wanda Routten, all of Hampton; seven grandchildren, Ashley Guy Routten, Thomas Clay (T.C.) Routten, Drema Lynn Sibert, Christy Michelle Bynum, Joseph Lee Sibert Jr., Brian Christopher Routten, and Carrie Elizabeth Mowery; and 10 great- grandchildren and one expected in February. She is survived by an extended family of nephews and nieces., Mrs. Routten was born on Feb. 12, 1921, in Dinwiddie County. She attended Carson High School in Prince George County and was a graduate of Madison College. While living in Poquoson, she met the love of her life (Buck). She taught school in Hampton and Poquoson, and retired from Francis Asbury Elementary School in 1985. Mrs. Routten was a member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, and the Fidelis Sunday School class., Louise will be remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a caring and compassionate person, and was very devoted to her children and grandchildren., A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, 501 Beach Road, Hampton, by the Rev. Wayne C. Moore. Interment will follow in Clark Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, downtown Hampton., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clark Cemetery Fund, c/o Marylou Roaseau, 6 Riding Path, Hampton, VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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 |
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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 |
Dennis Ray Maddox, 51, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, December 26, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
BROWN, Margaret, of Richmond, departed this life Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. (804)732-8911. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com |
MARGARET CARY Merry Christmas. You are loved and missed. Danny, Gale, grandkids and great-grandkids and soon your two new grandsons. |
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 |
Mrs. Delia R. Marshall, 95, of Gladstone, Missouri, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009. Funeral Wednesday, 12 noon at Williams Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Make a memorial contribution |
Martha Frances "Tick" Prater DAMASCUS, Va. Martha Frances "Tick" Prater Roark, age 73, passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va., after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and was a daughter of the late Simpson and Thelma Prater of Damascus and was a member of Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert P. Roark; three sons, Robert P. Roark Jr. and his wife Patty, of Damascus, Raymond Michael "Mike" Roark and his wife Crystal, of New Market, Ala., and William M. "Ken" Roark and his wife Trina, of Beaverdam, Va.; one sister, Barbara Prater McNeil of Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Terence Clayton "Terry" Prater and his wife Jean, of Damascus, William S. "Dub" Prater of Bristol Tennessee, and Michael Randolph "Randy" Prater and his wife Patty, of Abingdon, Va.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor Harry Layell officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Pallbearers will be Robbie Roark, Lee Roark, Jeff Roark, Brandon, Doss, Lee Crabtree, Eddie Evans, Tim Smith, Terry Prater Jr. and Shawn Conklin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday prior to the funeral service at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting, Mrs. Roark and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631. |
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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. |
Mary Liptak Nemetz, 90, of Prince George, Va., passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2009, in Charlottesville, Va., after a short illness., Born Sept. 11, 1919, in Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of John Liptak Sr. and Elizabeth Gala Liptak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Alfred Nemetz; a sister, Anne Teppo; and a brother, John Liptak Jr., She leaves to honor her memory, Thomas D. And Gwen S. Nemetz of Midlothian, Va., Mary Jean and Howard B. Craddock of Charlottesville, Va., William H. Craddock of State College, Pa., and Brian A. Craddock of Charlottesville, Va., Proud to be a first-eneration American, Mary was a devoted wife, mother and member of the Lutheran Church., The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860, with a graveside service to follow 2 p.m. at Appomattox Cemetery in Hopewell, Va. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Condolences may registered at |
Mary Liptak Nemetz, 90, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2009, in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a short illness., She was born September 11, 1919, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of John Liptak Sr. and Elizabeth Gala Liptak., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Alfred Nemetz; a sister, Anne Teppo; and a brother, John Liptak Jr., She leaves to honor her memory, Thomas D. And Gwen S. Nemetz of Midlothian, Virginia, Mary Jean and Howard B. Craddock of Charlottesville, Virginia, William H. Craddock of State College, Pennsylvania, and Brian A. Craddock of Charlottesville, Virginia., Proud to be a first generation American, Mary was a devoted wife, mother, and member of the Lutheran Church., The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon Tuesday December 29, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860, with a graveside service to follow 2 p.m. at Appomattox Cemetery in Hopewell, Virginia., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
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 |
Horace Franklin McDaniel, 71, of Forest, died Saturday, December 26, 2009. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
So he answered and said you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength and with all of your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. And he said to him, you have answered rightly; do this and you will live. Luke 10:27, 28, . In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shady Grove Rescue Squad, 101 Shady Grove Lane Thaxton, Va. 24174, or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Arlene was born in Lynchburg, Va., on Nov. 7, 1921, and was a Hampton resident for 70 years., 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. |
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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., 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. |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Virginia Justis Mitchell, 94, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
Patrick Edward Mitchell Jr., 66, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
BENNETTS, Naomi P., of Richmond, born on July 17, 1912, widow of George A. Bennetts, passed away December 27, 2009. She is survived by three daughters, Joan Clarke of Staunton, Va., Geni Bennetts of Napa Valley, Calif., Darleyne Moore of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandsons, Robert, Stephen, and Andrew Clarke; two nieces, Judy Reeve and Millie Clark; nephew, Clifford Sayles; great-niece, Cristen Palmour; and five great-grandsons. She was a dedicated and active church member of Patterson Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. She played piano for the Cradle Roll Dept. for 40+ years. She was a volunteer at Chippenham Hospital for 18 years. Her family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where a celebration of her life will be held 12 noon Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Service of Napa Valley, 709 Franklin Street, Napa, California 94559. Online condolences may be made at Blileys.com. |
Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Weber Funeral Home, 112 Broad Street (River Road) Riverton, N.J. Interment in Lakeview Memorial Park., Make a memorial contribution |
s 11 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Vinton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Orianna E. Thomas passed away Dec. 19, 2009. To receive more funeral details, please go to |
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., Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Otis Lee Hurt A reception in honor of Otis Lee Hurt 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 David Wadsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620; or Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., B ristol, VA 24201. E-mail 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. |
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s will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel 12 noon Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Edith Marie Pack, 74, of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009. Arrangements by Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, www., 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. |
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Patricia "Patty" Margaret Collins Brenner RANTOUL, Ill. Patricia "Patty" Margaret Collins Brenner, 90, died at Provena Covenant Medical Center on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. She was born in Danbury, Iowa, on March 10, 1919. She was the daughter of the deceased Frank and Margaret Fitzpatrick Collins. She was the last member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Collins, Irene Collins, Helene Peters, John Collins and Catherine Baagoe. She was a graduate of the Catholic Academy and had a teacher's certificate from Iowa State University. In 1940, she married Leo S. Brenner, who preceded her in death. They had 10 children together. Their oldest child, Ronald Martin, died in birth. The other children and spouses are: Colleen Brenner Davis and Geoffrey of Springfield, Frank Brenner of Urbana, Richard and Lyda Jones Brenner of San Antonio, John and Patricia Long Brenner of Lebanon, Va., Mary Brenner Wilson and Thomas of Evansville, Ind., Timothy and Jeannie LaValle Brenner of Urbana, Thomas Brenner of Las Vegas, James and Carol West Brenner of Hilton Head, S.C., and Michael and Jennifer Frazier Brenner of Panama City Beach, Fla. She was retired from Chanute Air Force Base, where she worked for 27 years as the night supervisor of the Child Care Center. She is survived by 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Patty Brenner will be remembered as a loving mother who lived to be with her family. She loved to visit with her family and be with them. Her Roman Catholic spirit was a constant presence in her daily life. She was a fantastic cook, homemaker and gardener. The visitation was held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 26, at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove, Rantoul. The Holy Sacrifice of Funeral Mass was held at noon, Dec. 26, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 311 W. Grove, Rantoul. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made to Henry J. Smith Trust Fund (St. Malachy) at 311 W. Grove, Rantoul. |
Funeral services for Paul G. Saunders, of 14113 Arwood Road, Disputanta, who died on Friday evening at McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the First Baptist Church, Disputanta; Dr. J. Alfred Reid, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will rest at the church at 12:45 p.m. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the above residence at 1 p.m., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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. |
He attended Newport News public schools and was a 1973 graduate of Warwick High School. He was employed at Newport News Northrop Grumman shipyard for 30 years., He is predeceased by his mother, Mary E. Tilton; his brother, Edward Lee Tilton; foster parents, Waymond and Jackie Clarke., Paul was a good hearted person and will be missed by many. He is survived by his brother, Ron Tilton of San Jose, Calif.; aunt and uncle, Rosa and Ashley Blunt of Hampton, Va.; cousin/sister, Maggie Grimes of Newport News, Va.; his beloved caretaker's, niece and husband, Michele and Robert Long; special nephew, Stephen Tilton Sr.; grandniece, Monica Long; grandnephews, Stephen Tilton Jr., Jia Newton and Josh Brown; and special sister-in-law, Inez D. Tilton of Hampton Va.; and a host of cousins, family and friends., A viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, and a funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Avenue, Newport News, Va. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens., Contributions and donations can be forwarded to the Organ Transplant Association of Virginia. |
He will be missed by his loving parents, Debra and Peter Losee; his sister; Melissa Collins and fiancE, Curtis Zupko, all of Newport News; his grandmothers, Jeannette Laub of West Haven, Conn., and Blanche Barnett of Quincy, Mass., as well as numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends., The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. Father Ken Wood will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. following. Internment will be private., Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608., Condolences may be shared with the family at |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Edgemont Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Loving Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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 Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Make a memorial contribution |
Rachel P. Ramsay, 87, of Nova, died at Hospice House in Ashland, Ohio, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, 2009., She was born in Greensboro, N.C., on Sept. 12, 1922, a daughter of Fletcher P. Johnson Sr. and Pearl Jefferson Johnson. She was a wonderful homemaker and a member of the Savannah United Methodist Church and had been a lay leader at the church for many years. Rachel was a world traveler, visiting 69 different countries, and she enjoyed spending many winters in Puerto Rico with her husband and friends., She is survived by her husband, Dale Ramsay; they were married on Christmas Eve in 1983. She is also survived by two daughters, Janett P. Boyce and Arlene P. (Donnie) Faison, all of Colonial Heights, Va.; two stepdaughters, Joyce (Marvin) Gallaway of Mansfield, Ohio, and Janice (Mike) Weirich of Ashland; one stepson, Rex (Elizabeth) Ramsay of Nova, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Denise H. (Tommy) Black, Marla H. (Tommy) Hodge, Melissa F. (Steve) Crutchfield, Jennifer (Josh) Morr, Ben Ramsay, Daniel (Wendy) Gallaway, Leeann Gallaway, Jackie Weirich and Nick Weirich; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Helen Huff of Akron, Ohio; and her brother, Melvin (Marie) Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; a devoted friend, Diane Chandler; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ervin, Richard and F.P. Johnson Jr.; and a granddaughter, Justine L. Good, who died in November of this year., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Chance Price and the Rev. Fred Adkins officiating. Interment to follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Condolences may be registered at |
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Dec 28, 2009 Rebecca Jamison Metz, 91, of 925 Muddy Fork Road, Martinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. Arrangements will be handled by Norris Funeral Services and Crematory. |
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 |
BELL, Richard "Billy" Irby Jr., 80, of Mechanics-ville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Marian Bell; and two sons, Richard "Dick" and Ricky. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 45 years, Ellen Pizzeck Bell; four children, Tad E. Bell Sr. (Cathe), Kimberly B. Evans (Renaldo), Tammy Ellington (Cliff), and Pansy Lathrop (Mike); 10 grandchildren, Tad Jr., Stephanie, Joshua, Kristy, Danielle, Travis, Russell, Amber, Skyler, and Ashley; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Abigail, and Dylan; brother, Wayne "Joe" Bell (Judy); devoted mother-in-law, Hazel Pizzeck; and many devoted friends and neighbors. Billy owned and operated R.I. Bell Jr. Floor Sanding in Mechanicsville for 40 years. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association . |
He was a native of Plano, Texas, and had been a Hampton resident since 1985., Richard was a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician and retired from the Air Force in 1991 as CMSgt. after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of Vietnam and was awarded many ribbons and citations. Upon retiring from the military, he continued his career and worked for Raytheon as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor from 1992 to 2006. He was a member of the Peninsula Volkswagen Club, and he enjoyed his 1969 Beetle., Surviving members of his family include his wife of 46 years, Wendy Hendrik; daughter, Paula Dale and Michael Hurst; son, Richard Hendrik; granddaughter, Harley Hurst; mother, Juanita Hendrik; one brother and one sister. Richard is also survived by his many furry and faithful companions., The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, Dec. 30, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service celebrating Richard's life will be held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, with military honors, will be in Parklawn Memorial Park., to share memories of condolence with the family. |
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. |
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. |
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Robert "Bob" Vincent Canosa III, 55, of Rochelle, died Sunday, December 20, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born on March 27, 1954, in Amityville, New York, and grew up in Huntington, New York., Bob joined the United States Marines in 1970 and served for three years. Following his military service, he joined the Town of Orange Police Department. He later moved to Long Island, New York, where he worked for the Suffolk County Police Department for 20 years, rising to the rank of detective. After his retirement, he moved back to Virginia and worked as a detective for the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office and lastly the Orange County Sheriff's Office., Bob is survived by his parents, Robert Vincent Canosa Jr. and Patricia Anne Elwood Canosa of Sarasota, Florida; his wife, Brenda Settle Canosa of Rochelle; children whom he loved very much and was so proud of, Caitlin and Joey Canosa of Rochelle; and two sisters, Chris Canosa of South Burlington, Vermont, and Susan O'Neill of Milton, Vermont., Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with interment at Culpeper National Cemetery with honors, conducted by Dr. Tommy Palmer., The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to Trust Fund for Caitlin and Joey Canosa. For more information contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office, 540-672-1200. |
will be Tuesday 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard Collins, the Rev. Marty Stallard, and the Rev. Tom Ballard with the interment in the Evergreen Methodist Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Grubb Funeral Home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements., Make a memorial contribution |
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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 |
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Ruby Eva Thompson Gentry GLADE SPRING, Va. Ruby Eva Thompson Gentry, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. She was a long-time resident of Glade Spring and a member of the Glade Community First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles S. Gentry Jr.; and her beloved son, Charles E. Gentry Sr. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Sandra P. Gentry of Glade Spring; two grandsons, Charles E. "Chad" Gentry Jr. and wife Shannon and Chuck L. Gentry and wife Sandra, all of Chilhowie; and four great- grandchildren, Kali Paige Gentry, Sarah Kennedy Gentry, Kacie Jane Gentry, and Chance Konrad Gentry. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Family members will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Gentry's home following the interment. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 276-623-2700, is serving the family of Ruby T. Gentry. |
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Ruth "A'ma" Brewster Swift MARYVILLE, Tenn. Ruth "A'ma" Brewster Swift Hurdel, 76, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. Ruth passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was a former resident of Chilhowie, Va., and Baltimore, but had made her home in Maryvillefor the past 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher L. Sr. and Grace Rhudy Brewster; brother, James E. Brewster; first husband and father of her children, David M. Swift Sr.; and special "adopted family," Janine L. Anderson. Ruth was most noted for her commitment to the youth where she resided. She was a volunteer with the Blount County Family Resource Reading Program (Porter and Montvale Elementary Schools) and previous church youth groups. She inaugurated the Baltimore Police Youth Council and Policy Community Relations Organization. She was a member and former president of the Liberty Road Community Council of Baltimore County, Md., and was an active member of the Republican Party and a participant of the Baptist faith. To her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the children of the community, she was known as the beloved A'ma. She will be deeply missed, but A'ma's heart was so full of love and beauty that it will undoubtedly be carried on in our hearts. Survivors include husband, Alfred M. Hurdel; son, David M. Swift Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Plum Thomas; daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Larry Aistrop, all of Maryville, and daughter, Patricia Swift of Nevis, West Indies; grandchildren, Matthew A. Aistrop, Kristen R. Aistrop, Megan L. Taylor and Nathaniel L. Wells; great-grandchildren, Katlyn A. Aistrop and Madison R. Carroll; brother, Fletcher "Buddy" Lee Brewster of Blountville, Tenn.; sister, Brenda B. Lewis of Chilhowie; and sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Pete Gregory of Marion, Va. She also leaves behind special friends, D.C. Walker and Jerry Lewis of Chilhowie and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including her pets, Sunshine and Daisy. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Monday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Maryville. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Chilhowie Christian Church, Chilhowie, with Rev. Frank Branson officiating. The interment will follow in Middlefork Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chilhowie Christian Church noon to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blount County Family Resource Reading Program; and the Blount County Children's Advocacy Center. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie is serving the family. |
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. |
WEST POINT - Sally Brooks Clark, 84, of West Point, Va., died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009., She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cears Clark; sisters, Jane Page Brooks, Christine Kruse, Mattie Day, Lucy Kavanaugh; and brothers, Hudson, Edward, John, Herbert Brooks., Sally is survived by a daughter and her husband, Linda and Curtis Norman of Quinton; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Gilbert and David (Jessica) Norman; four grandchildren, Joshua, Madison, Melanie Gilbert, Katelyn Norman; and many nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery., Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc., Box X, West Point, VA 23181 or Quinton Volunteer Fire Department, Box 172, Quinton, VA 23141., Condolences may be registered at |
CLARK, Sally Brooks, 84, of West Point, Va., died Saturday, December 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cears Clark; sisters, Jane Page Brooks, Christine Kruse, Mattie Day, and Lucy Kavanaugh; and brothers, Hudson, Edward, John, and Herbert Brooks. Sally is survived by a daughter and her husband, Linda and Curtis Norman of Quinton; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Gilbert and David (Jessica) Norman; four grandchildren, Joshua, Madison, Melanie Gilbert, and Katelyn Norman; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sunny Slope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc., Box X, West Point, Va. 23181, or Quinton Volunteer Fire Department, Box 172, Quinton, Va. 23141. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at VaughanGuynn Funeral Home Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
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s will be held at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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. Monday, December 28, 2009, 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. Interment will follow at a later date in Fairview CemeteryBuchanan., 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 |
Stephen W. Gravely |
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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 |
Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Terry, 59, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services., Make a memorial contribution |
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 Eugene Owens WISE, Va. Thomas Eugene Owens, 87, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the 449th Medical Collection Company, which landed on Normandy Beach. His unit saw battle in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Mr. Owens demonstrated this same courage in his last weeks of life. For many years, Mr. Owens was employed as the bookkeeper and clerk of Christie Coal and Coke Company in Esserville, Va. He later served as the bookkeeper and manager of The Inn at Wise. Mr. Owens was an avid artist, photographer and bird lover. He also enjoyed reading and watching science fiction. Born in Harlan, Ky., he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Vance and Ruth Porter Owens; his wife, Mary Booth Owens; three brothers, Howard "Drake" Owens, Carlyle B. Owens and John A. Owens; and a sister, Martha Ruth Owens. Surviving are his son, Kenny Owens; a daughter, Suzann LaFuria and husband David; three grandchildren, Luci LaFuria, Joe LaFuria and Sam LaFuria; a brother, Charles Vance Owens and wife Margaret; sister-in-law, Audrey Williams; brother-in-law, Harold Booth; friends, Richard and Judy Hughes; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services and military rites being conducted by the local VFW and Virginia National Guard will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Va. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. After the services, please join the family for a celebration of Mr. Owen's life to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Troutdale Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Norton, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, 146 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Sturgill Funeral Home, 1621 Norton Road, SW, Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements. |
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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Joseph Edward "Edd" Wertz Joseph Edward "Edd" Wertz, 91, of Salem, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. He was born July 6, 1918, the son of the late Joseph Leslie Wertz and Nena Bertha Houser Wertz. His wife, Evelyn Faye Firestone Wertz, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Wimmer, Dorothy Hubbard; brother, M. Grant Wertz; grandson, Michael Lynn Wertz. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He was in the linoleum and tile business for 40 years. He retired from C&O Railroad, where he was employed as a crane operator. Survivors include his son, Murrell Wertz and his wife, Martha, of Vinton; daughter, Faye Wertz, of Lynchburg; grandson, Kevin Slusher and wife, Shawna; two great-grandchildren, Kollin and Riley; brother, Ronnie R. Wertz, of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences at www.lotzfuneral home.com. |
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 |
Veronica Denise Tyler (Woody), of 1321 Driftwood Drive, Charleston, S.C., departed this life Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Medical University of South Carolina., Veronica was born Aug. 14, 1971, to the late Gladys Tyler and Bubba Blakes in Petersburg, Va. Veronica was a hard-working, considerate person who always kept you laughing. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Tyler, and two aunts, Lorine Tyler and Amedine Thomas., Left to cherish her memories are her three daughters, Yolanda, Shamika and Jasmine Tyler; three sons, Stephen Nelson Jr., Gerald Green and Javon "Donald" Tyler, all of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren, Cameron Tyler and Kazaria Brown of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Jowanda Tyler of Richmond; three brothers, Thomas Williams, John Tyler of Petersburg, and William Tyler (Tracey) of Hopewell; the grandparents of her children, Rubin and Nathalee Nelson of Charleston, S.C.; eight aunts, Gayle Sykes, Cathy Pender, Carol Butler, Burnette Blakes, Christine Dabney (Fred), Evelyn Hayes (Charles), Shirley Pearson and Burnadette Jones; one uncle, Joseph Blakes Sr., all of Petersburg; close friend, Dana Nelson of Charleston S.C., and Stephen Nelson; a host of nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, in the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. |
Virgie W. Payne, 81, of Kents Store, Virginia, died on Saturday, December 26, 2009., She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson F. Payne; and her son, Roger N. Payne., She is survived by her daughter, Diane Bailey and her husband, Tom, of Palmyra; four brothers, Harry Williams of Kents Store, Sam Williams, Howard Williams and Darnell Williams, all of Richmond, Virginia; two sisters, Virginia Shull of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Lois Price of Richmond, Virginia; two granddaughters, Christy Catlett and Casey Grubbs, both of Richmond, Virginia; and a great-grandson, Owen Catlett., The family will receive friends 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Sheridan Funeral Home, Kents Store, Virginia. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Reverend Jason Taylor officiating., In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
FORBES - Willie "Billy" But still the empty chair Reminds us of the face, the smile, Of one who once sat there. Your Loving Family |
. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her honor be made to the ., Make a memorial contribution |
COBBS CREEK - Wendell F. Minor, 64, husband of Frances Ann Sterling Minor died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, unexpected in his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
s will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences at, Make a memorial contribution |
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BROOKS Remembering William G. Brooks. Memories guide the hand of love. Wife, Elma & Son, Bill Brooks |
GLOUCESTER - William Byrd 'Billy' Haynes, 56, died on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009., He was born in Richmond, Va., and was raised in Middlesex County. He was retired from Newtons Bus Service after five years of service and was the former owner and operator of Haynes Marine and Diesel Service in Gloucester. He was a former member of the Gloucester Moose Lodge and Tri-County Hunt Club., He was preceded in death by his father, Byrd Pollard Haynes., He is survived by his children, Stacey Vincent (David), Shannon Pratt (Larry), Jo Halsey, and Carl Haynes; his mother, Jane Allen Haynes Timberlake; his sisters, Deborah Haynes (Dawn) and Cheryl Arnold (Chuck); his brother, R.B. Haynes (Donna); and his grandchildren, Celia, Mason, Tyler, Cody, Sawyer, and Kendall; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends., The family will receive friends at Andrews Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral service will private at a later date., Memorial donations may be made to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061. The family would like to give a special thanks to Brent Moore for all that he did for Billy., Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
William Lee Wilcox MEADOWVIEW, Va. William Lee Wilcox went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. He was born Dec. 10, 1911, to the late Arthur and Lillie Reese Wilcox in North Carolina. Lee served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He faithfully attended Gospel Tabernacle Church as long as his health would allow. He supported and helped fund the building of several churches in Jamaica where his dear friend Rev. Wesley Daley served as pastor. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Etta Mae Talbert Wilcox; two daughters, Mary Lee Chute and husband David, Linda Lorraine Henley and husband Darrell; two grandchildren, April Lynn Osborne and husband Brian and Kimberly Hope Fuller and husband Carlie; three great-grandchildren, Hollie Osborne, Anna Fuller and Landon Fuller; three brothers, Paul Wilcox, Isaac Wilcox and Kenneth Wilcox; two sisters, Bly Barger and Minnie McCracken; several very special nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Darrell Henley officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, with military honors conducted by Highlands Veterans Honor Guard. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Pallbearers will be Carlie Fuller, Brian Osborne, David Chute, Glen Talbert, Ronnie Wilcox and Tommy Wilcox. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen White, Norman Herrin and Rev. David Robins. Lee's family would like to express a special thank you to Southwest Virginia Home Healthcare for the care provided and to his granddaughter, April, for her faithful love and support. `Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
William R. Williamson, Jr., 64, of Hardy, died Sunday, December 27, 2009. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, SML, 540-721-9375., Make a memorial contribution |
s 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
Gene Wine II, 66, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Services will be held at Preston Oaks Baptist Church, Monday, December 28, 2009 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
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Dec 28, 2009 Yolanda Hamlett, 52, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
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