NEWPORT NEWS - Alexander Gaines was born on July 15, 1922, and passed away Dec. 23, 2009, after a long illness., He served in the U.S. Army, retired from the Newport News Shipyard and was one of the founding members of Cornerstone Assembly of God., He is survived by his sister and caretaker, Lillie Adams of Newport News; his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Dwight Coad of Freemont, Calif.; his daughter-in-law, Ruth Ida Gaines of North Carolina; his son, Joseph C. Townsell 'JD' of Folsom, Calif.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives from Virginia, New York and California., A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Cornerstone Worship Center International, 55 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, with Dr. Gerard H. Ruff, Senior Pastor, officiating. Entombment will be held in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Berceuse Funeral & Cremation Traditions and one hour prior to the service, Tuesday, at the church., Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MILES, Allene Peek, was born on December 27, 1916 in Atlanta, Ga. where she lived the majority of her life. She passed away on December 31, 2009 in Richmond, Va. She was active in her community and church, including 35 years of volunteer service to Crawford Long Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Ivan M. Miles; and their two sons, John and Bill. She is survived by their daughter, Mary M Potter of Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held on January 4, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either Tenth Street United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Ga., or Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 262, Chesterfield, Va. 23832. |
Beatrice Warfe Alls, 95, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Melvin Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Halesford Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 3, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Sunday with Pastor Tony St.Clair and Pastor Barney Arthur officiating. Interment will follow in the Angle Family Cemetery. The family would like to thank Good Samaritan Hospice for all their care and help. Flowers are appreciated, but please consider a donation to Good Samaritan Hospice, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the , 1079C Spruce Street, Martinsville, Va. 24112. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
An early aviator, in 1932, she earned her private pilots certificate, flying from her brother's "flying field." Arlene loved her dogs, playing bridge, gardening and golf. She was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church., She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George Brown Steffens., She is survived by her son, Rodney Chapman Steffens of Williamsburg, Va.; her nephews, Jacque Chapman of Wallingford, Conn., and Richard Smid of Brattleboro, Vt., A graveside service will be conducted at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Center Moriches, New York. |
at Evergreen Burial Park, a Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church with Dr. F. Tupper Garden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church Organ Fund. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
CONLEY-NORTHERN (BEAR) Five years have passed and our hearts still ache for our husband, father, and brother. In rememberance today and always. Love, Norbinette and family |
s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Central United Methodist Church in Radford with the Rev. Ric Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Bain family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford., Make a memorial contribution |
MORRIS, Barbara Jean Brown, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009, after complications from a colonoscopy. A feisty woman, with a zest for life, Barbara was known for her pizzazz and love for family. Much of her professional life was spent as an accounts payable supervisor for Best Products Company. After retirement, Barbara was constantly on "the go." She spent many days by the water or traveling with her sister and family. Extremely personable, Barbara never knew a stranger. She spoke to everyone and left a lasting impression with each person she met. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Joe T. Morris Sr.; daughter, Carla Jean Morris; and brother, James E. Brown. She is survived by three children, Cassandra "Sandy" Morris DeShazo (Joe); Joe "Cricket" Morris Jr. (Suzan) and Joan "Windie" Morris Lane (David); a devoted sister, Joan Guthrie; a brother, Kenneth Brown (Alycia); grandchildren, Joe "Tre" Morris III (Rachel), Adrianne Smith (Erik), Nicholle Anderson (Chris), Mathew DeShazo, Daniel Morris, Hamilton "Ackey" Lane, Alex Lane, Gary Shepler; eight great-grandchildren; niece, Carroll Slaymaker (Jerry); and nephew, Walter Guthrie. A memorial service celebrating Barbara's life will be held at Stukeley Hall Baptist Church, 601 Azalea Ave., on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or American Heart Fund. A special thanks to the staff at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center for their kindness and care. |
Barbara Ann Knisley BRISTOL, Tenn. Barbara Ann Knisley, age 73, passed away Jan. 1, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 18, 1936, in Johnson City, Tenn., a daughter of the late Hugh and Nell Shell McMackin. She has lived in the Bristol area for the past 20 years and was a member of Whitley City Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Knisley; and two brothers, Garry Lynn McMackin and Larry Hugh McMackin. Survivors include: daughters, Betsy A. Moore of Bristol, Suzie Turner of Ohio and Becky Knisley of Ohio; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Blankenship; brother, Mike McMackin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your preferred charity. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
s 2 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at VaughanGuynn Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by Dr. Jack Lowe, and the Rev. Richard Gottshall. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
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JONES, Mrs. Bernice P., went home to be with her Lord on December 30, 2009. She was the widower of Carlton T. Jones. She was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Sharonda. She is survived by one daughter, Parthenia Hubbard; and one son, Earl Johnson (Mamie). She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other devoted family members and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Monday, 10 a.m., at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dr. Earl L. Bledsoe, Pastor, officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
MCGAHEYSVILLE - Bert Wilton Brewer, 83, of McGaheysville, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at his home., On Oct. 26, 1950, he was united in marriage to Doris Lee (Blosser) Brewer, who survives. Bert is also survived by two sons, Glenn E. Brewer of Lynchburg, and Keith L. Brewer and wife, Faith of Penn Laird; a sister, Gladys Kirk of Lawton, Okla.; two brothers, Earl Brewer of Fayetteville, N.C., and Gerald Brewer of Altus, Okla.; and two grandchildren, Levi and Sara Brewer., A graveside service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 4, 2010, at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg, with the Rev. David Palmer officiating. Friends may call at the home or the funeral home anytime., Memorial contributions may be made to Port Republic United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 116, Port Republic, VA 24471. |
Bertie H. Bishop |
Jan 3, 2010 Bertie Harbour Bishop, 88, formerly of Bassett, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Blue Ridge Rehab in Martinsville, where she was a resident. She was born Dec. 18, 1921, in Patrick County to Causley and Nannie Bet Hopkins Harbour. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Henry Bishop; four sisters, Addie Morrison, Dovie Turner, Gertice Hughes and Geneva Horsley; and two brothers, Early and Harley Harbour. She retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting with more than 30 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bassett where she was a member of the Joy Group. Surviving are a daughter, Lillie B. Cassady of Bassett; two sons, Charles W. Bishop and Tony Bishop, both of Bassett; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Bassett with Pastor Lew Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Bassett and other times at the home of her daughter at 668 Willie Craig Road in Bassett. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Bassett Christian Life Building Center, P. O. Box 557, Bassett, Va. 24055. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, is in charge of arrangements. |
BROWN, Bette Kerpelman, 79, of Richmond, passed away on January 1, 2010. She was predeceased by her daughter, Anita Brown; parents, Abraham and Hilda Kerpelman; and brother, Dr. Jerry Kerpelman. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joseph Brown; children, Steven Brown and his wife, Beth, Mindy Stembridge and her husband, Vic; grandchildren, Daniel Stembridge, Brian Christianson and his wife, Raine, Rachel and Matthew Brown and Melanie Christianson; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Stembridge, Leah and Collin Christianson; sister, Sue Galumbeck and her husband, Henry; brother, Howard Kerpelman and his wife, Pat; sister-in-law, Margie Hyman and her husband, Robert; brother-in-law, Arnold Brown and his wife, Kim; numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great- nephews. Bette did extensive volunteer work at Henrico Doctors Hospital-Forest Campus, Beth Sholom Home and Jewish Family Services, and was selected as JFS Volunteer of the Year in 2009. She worked side by side with her husband at their accounting firm, Joseph Brown Accounting and was a member of Beth El Sisterhood. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, January 4, in the Chapel of Richmond Beth El Cemetery at Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718 or Temple Beth El. |
Betty Lee Stewart Grubb, 66, of Adele Street, Crozet, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at her residence., She was born on June 15, 1943, in Nelson County, a daughter of the late William Howard Stewart Jr., and Hattie Tyree Stewart., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Joe Grubb in 1980; a brother, Waller Stewart; and a daughter, Diane L. Grubb., She was a cashier at Parkway Pharmacy in Crozet and retired from Con-Agra with 35 years of service., She is survived by a daughter, Donna S. Geer, and her husband, Monty, of Earlysville; two sons, William Howard "Billy" Grubb and his wife, Tammy, of Earlysville, and Gregory Joe "Greg" Grubb of Crozet; two sisters, Joyce S. Dunn of Charlottesville and Harriett S. Sanderson of North Carolina; two brothers, Gary W. Stewart and his wife, Alice, of Arrington, and Leonard R. "Bo" Stewart and his wife, Helen, of Lovingston; a sister-in-law, Hazel M. Stewart of Monroe; and three grandchildren, Heather Nicole, William Austin and Caleb Blake., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with Pastor David Christian officiating. Interment will follow at the Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Afton., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the funeral home., The family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to The Hope Center, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911., The family wishes to thank Hospice Nurse, Bettina Orlando, for the kindness and compassion she showed during their time of need., Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
LEA, Billie Jean Boggs, 79, of Flowood, Miss., beloved by many, passed away silently early on the evening of Sunday, December 27, 2009. She was laid to rest in Ridgeland, Miss. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Ms. Lea was voted Miss Byram High and Most Intelligent by her graduation class of 1948 and served as the editor of the school's yearbook. She went on to attend Mississippi College where she earned a degree in accounting. She worked as a bookkeeper, a nursing home administrator, an instructor at Hinds Community College, a volunteer accountant for AARP, and a short stint as the American Cancer Society's Dottie the Clown. Perhaps Billie's most crowning achievement was the beautiful life she built for the family so deeply saddened by her passing. She is survived by her children, Deborah Haick (Dr. Alexander Haick), Dr. Janis Fuller (Dr. Westwood Fuller), and John Lea (Mary); her grandchildren, Ellen, Ander, and Douglas Haick, Heidi Hoover (John), Alex Stein, Kevin Stein (Courtney), Eddie Fuller, Anne Fuller, Eric Bridges (Melanie), Dana Bridges, Melanie Lea, Allison Calhoun (Josh); six great-grandchildren, Isabelle and John Perdue Hoover, John Michael and Aiden Bridges, Caydence Stein, Landon Calhoun; her brother, Bennie Boggs (Mary); and sisters, Jackie Pahnka, and Becky Tustain (Pat). She was predeceased by her parents, Minnie Lee Graves and William Hicks Boggs; and one grandson, Brent Haick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reflections Choir or the Senior Adult Ministry of First Baptist Church of Jackson, Miss., 431 North State Street, Jackson, Miss. 39201. |
Bertie Harbour Bishop, 88, of Bassett, died Saturday, January 2, 2010. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Bassett. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone in Bassett., Make a memorial contribution |
Blair Grant Roberts ABINGDON, Va. Blair Grant Roberts, age 98, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Roberts was born in Washington County, Va., son of the late John Adam Roberts and Ora Paxton Grant Roberts. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Bethel High School. He was a former employee of the Monroe Corporation and the oldest member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Rhea Roberts; three brothers, Bert, Clyde and Ernest Roberts. Survivors include one daughter, Ann Minton and husband, Jack of Abingdon, Va.; one nephew, John B. Roberts and wife, Peggy of Damascus, Va.; two nieces, Kay Stout and husband, D.L. of Abingdon, Va., and Peggy McPherson of Lowndesboro, Ala.; and numerous cousins and friends. The family would like to say thank you to Dr. Jonathon Swank, Grace Healthcare of Abingdon, Hospice of Southwest Virginia, the nurses and staff of the 5th floor at Johnston Memorial Hospital and a special thank you to Cindy Gibbs for being a special caregiver to Mr. Roberts. The funeral service for Blair G. Roberts will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church with Pastor John E. Davis and Pastor Allen Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Monday afternoon at the church. Active pallbearers will be William Riffey, John Wright, D.L. Stout, Dr. John B. Roberts Jr., Myrl Dunham, Billy Caldwell and Kyle Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter White Sr., Bruce Millsap, Larry Ledbetter, Jim Grant, Freddie Wayne Parker and Jack R. Minton. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 27495 Osceola Road, Abingdon, VA 24211, in memory of Blair Grant Roberts. Online condolences may be submitted to the family at, Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Virginia (276-628-2131) is serving the family of Blair Grant Roberts. |
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s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Simpson Funeral Home; 5160 Peters Creek Road; by the Rev. Walter L. Wood. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
Bob M. Ball SANFORD, Fla. Bob M. Ball, age 81, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
s will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Ramon Torres and the Rev. John Grimm officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Home. To send messages of condolence to the family, visit, . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in his memory be sent to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Parsonage Fund, 1901 Medallion Dr., Pulaski, Va. 24301. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family., Make a memorial contribution |
will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at High Street Baptist Church with the Rev. David Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 5, 2010, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Friends may call at Serenity Tuesday, from 12 to 5:30p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.sere nityfuneral, Make a memorial contribution |
s and a celebration of her life will be held at Huntingtown United Methodist Church on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy's name to one's local SPCA. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD, Make a memorial contribution |
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JUDE In loving memory of our mother, Cleola B. Jude, who passed away 18 years ago today, December 30, 1991. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true. there is not a day, dear Mother, that we do not think of you. Your Sons, John, George and Earnest Jude, and their families |
Ann Cadd, 84, of Roanoke, died on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert F. Cook and two daughters, Linda Cook and Vicki Cook Carr. Surviving are her husband, James R. Cadd; son, Robert F. Cook, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth; stepchildren, James R. Cadd and his wife, Nancy, Joyce Melki and her husband, Joseph, Carolyn Ledford and her husband, Terry; son-in-law, David Carr; granddaughters, Rebecca Beckner and Jennifer Lively; grandsons, Brent Cook and his wife, Amy and Tommy McCoy and his wife, Allison; great-grandchildren, Leslie Clark and husband, Reese, Lee Ann Lively and Joshua Beckner; three great-great-grandchildren, Tyler, Devin and Jaden. Services will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ron Ihrig officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 4, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m., Make a memorial contribution |
Carlene P. Martin |
Jan 3, 2010 The funeral for Carlene Preston Martin, 62, of 1010 Fayette St., Martinsville, who died Dec. 26, 2009, was held Saturday at Bethel United Way of the Cross Church in Danville with Bishop John A. Campbell Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Grant family cemetery. Pallbearers were Dacha Fitzgerald, Ronnie Preston, DeVon Hairston, James Carter, Leo Johns, Daryl Martin and Javio Reynolds. Hines Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. |
Carrie Lee Evans, 56, died on Dec. 25, 2009. Carrie Lee was born and raised in Richmond, Va., She was the daughter of Mabel "Mickey" L. Evans and the late William R. Evans. In addition to her mother, Carrie Lee is survived by her sister, Patricia "Trisha" E. Goodwin, and her dear, loyal friend, Dan Small. She was a graduate of Longwood University and was an art teacher at A.P. Hill Elementary School. She began an affair with art at age 10 when she signed up for private lessons. By the time she was in high school she knew art was her passion and that one day she would teach children to love it. When she began teaching she gave her students choices and believed there is no right or wrong way-just make your work better. She tried to help students enjoy the subject and have enthusiasm for it., A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian. Her remains will be cremated and there will be a private burial at Dale Memorial Park. |
EVANS, Carrie Lee, age 56, died on December 25, 2009. Carrie Lee was born and raised in Richmond, Va. She was the daughter of Mabel "Mickey" L. Evans and the late William R. Evans. In addition to her mother, Carrie Lee is survived by her sister, Patricia "Trisha" E. Goodwin; and her dear, loyal friend, Dan Small. She was a graduate of Longwood University and was an art teacher at A.P. Hill Elementary School. She began an affair with art at age 10 when she signed up for private lessons. By the time she was in high school, she knew art was her passion and that one day she would teach children to love it. When she began teaching, she gave her students choices and believed there is no right or wrong way - just make your work better. She tried to help students enjoy the subject and have enthusiasm for it. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian. Her remains will be cremated and there will be a private burial at Dale Memorial Park. |
Catherine D. Spencer |
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SURRY - Charles Branch Phelps, 86, of Surry, Va., passed away Dec. 31, 2009., Charles worked in many areas of the Peninsula, as a body shop manager, such as Buford Buick in Hampton, Nick Allen Buick in Newport News and then coming back to the Smithfield area at US 258 Parts and Body Shop. He opened Charlie's Body Shop in 1978, which is now owned by his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Johnny Livesay, until retirement in February 2000., Charles was very active in the Backwood Bass in Smithfield and Peninsula Bass fishing clubs. He was also an avid hunter and was a member of the Surry and Beechland Hunt Club. Charles served as a past member of the Surry Volunteer Fire Department., Charles leaves behind a wife, three daughters, four grandsons, and three great-grandsons., Services will be private at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Friends may join the family other times at the residence., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Surry Volunteer Fire Department at P.O. Box 260, Surry, VA 23883; or the Surry Volunteer Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 188, Surry, VA 23883. |
BROOKS - Charles, Jr. Happy Birthday. Memories of you still capture our hearts. We love & miss you. Children & Grandchildren |
will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, with Pastors Ronald Coleman and T.G. Ayers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Henry Fork Church of the Brethren Building Fund, 322 Eastover Drive, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch ConnerBowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
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s 2 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at VaughanGuynn Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
will be conducted on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Big Spring Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Gray and Pastor Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will follow in Den Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Big Spring Baptist Church. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to a breast cancer charity of your choosing. The Clark family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.horne, Make a memorial contribution |
Dale Lee Carlton Dec. 29, 1964- Aug. 15, 2007 In loving memory on your 45th birthday. Love, Mom |
Darling Sue Sykes Turner Lockhart BRISTOL, Tenn. Darling Sue Sykes Turner Lockhart, age 73, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born Dec. 3, 1936, to the late Clarence Samuel Sykes and Lona Belle Jackson Sykes. She was formerly of Russell County, Va., but had lived in Bristol for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jay Lockhart; her former husband Dewey "Tater" Turner; and a son Steve Turner. Survivors: daughter, Tonya Barker and husband Chuck; son, Randy Turner; grandchildren, Josh and Brandon Barker, Megan Cullop, Amber Kadin, Israel and Christopher Turner and Amy Suiter; five great-grandchildren; special daughter, Dreama "Missy" Chapman and husband Don. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2009, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer and Richard McKinley officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Burial will be private. The family would like to say a special thanks to employees of The Cambridge House, and to Jack Jones and Richard and Carolyn McKinley. Online condolences may be registered at, Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Daryl G. Martin |
Jan 3, 2010 Daryl Grant Martin, 42, of 132 Lakewood Park Drive, Martinsville, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at his home. Stanfield Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
will be held 2 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Oakey's East Chapel, Dr. A.E. "Eddie" Crabtree will officiate, and entombment will follow at the Chapel Mausoleum at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the or Valley Word Ministries. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel. 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution |
James Ray Davis, 38, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
LONG In loving memory of Debbie C. "Peanut" Long March 21, '62 ~ Dec. 28, '01 Loving and missing you today, tomorrow and always, Daddy's "Little Peanut" and Mama's "Baby Girl" Love, Mama and Daddy |
LANEXA - Diane Marie Davis, 30, of Lanexa, passed away Jan. 1, 2010., She is survived by her mother and step-father, Rhoda and Jerry Schwartz; and by her father, Heinrich Davis; her brother, John Michael Davis; and many family and friends., A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, at Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va., with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be posted at |
Earl Daniel Doran, 87, of Daleville, Va., died January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, 992-1212., Make a memorial contribution |
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Novella Lee Duhon, 85, of Salem, Va., and formerly of New Iberia, La., passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
He is survived by five children, Brad Collie and his wife, Tammi of Dixon, Calif., Nancy Grounds and her husband, Rich of Huntington Beach, Calif., Suzanne Cecil and her husband, Walter of Newport News, Vickie Crowe of Jasper, Ga., and Lisa Davis and her husband, Tim, of Newport News; a brother, Bernard Collie and his wife, Marie of Destin, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Nicole Draggoo, Kelsey and Kyle Cecil, Joshua Rowland, Casey and Caitlyn Davis, Serenity and Alex Collie, Sierra Crowe; and two great-grandchildren, Tristan and Rayna Draggoo., Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 3, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Ivy Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Etcher, officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens, with full military honors., Our heartfelt thanks go to Charlotte and Van, for their love, care and support, as well as Heartland Hospice, especially Heather, Mozelle, Martha, and Lois, for their compassion and care during the last months of his illness. |
GLENN - Elsner Loving and missing you today on your 99th birthday. Children & grandchildren |
NEWPORT NEWS - Earl Busick, 91, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2010 at home., There will be a private graveside service in his honor., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
CARROLL, Earnie C., 88, of Powhatan, son of the late Sturgil and Ollie Carroll, died January 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Shirley J. Carroll; three daughters, Susan Carter (Brent), Linda Mitterer (David), all of Mechanicsville, and Patty Miller (Jack), of Powhatan; three sisters, three brothers; four stepchildren, Vicky Welch (Jerry), Debby Lee Ventura, Becky Surowicz (Stanly), and David Dunn, all of Richmond; mother of his children, Gloria Fussell; six grandchildren, one great- grandchild, nine step- grandchildren and six step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Faye Carroll; four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Carroll was a veteran of WWII in Normandy at Omaha Beach, and a member of VFW Post 10570, Powhatan. The family will receive friends Sunday (tonight), at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan, and where services will be held 1 p.m. Monday. Interment Grove Cemetery, Cumberland. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy. Richmond, Va. 23227. |
DAVILA, Elaine Drake, of Richmond, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Todd Clifton, her mother and father, Madelyn and Frank Drake, and her daughter-in-law, Suzanne Davila. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Jose R. Davila Jr.; four children, Jeff Davila and his wife, Kathleen, Scott Davila and his wife, Janine, Christopher Davila and his wife, Mary, and Ann Elkin and her husband, Jason; eight grandchildren, Avery, Mallory, Shelby, and Tucker Davila, Nathan and Madelyn Elkin, and Zachary and Oliver Davila. She is also survived by her sister, Suzanne Wilson and her husband, David, and a brother, Stephen Drake and his wife, Nancy, and many nieces and nephews. Elaine attended Salem College, was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and The Junior League of Richmond, where she served as office administrator for 17 years. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6004 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Va. 23226, or the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220. |
JACKSON, Elizabeth Linthicum, 78, of Lancaster, died January 1, 2010. Surviving are her husband, E. M. "Jack" Jackson; a daughter, Ann Jackson Parks and husband, David W., of Lancaster; son, T. Keith Jackson and wife, Jennifer, of Cartersville; grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Jackson and David Ethan Parks; sisters, Edith Fitchett of Chesapeake and Darlene Summerford of Newport News; brother, James Linthicum of Topping. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Upper Lancaster Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 176, Lively 22507. |
Elwood was born in Schuyler, Va., on Feb. 5, 1916. He retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company after 45 years of service. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church., He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters., Elwood is survived by Ethel M. Ferguson, his wife of 62 years; and brother, Jay Ferguson of Midlothian, Va.; one stepdaughter, Ann De Shazor; and one stepson, William Krause., Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Peninsula Funeral Home, with services at 2 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Cheryl Simmons. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park., A special thanks to the medical staff at Hampton Sentara Hospital. |
Callie Gordon English, 88, of Vinton, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel., Make a memorial contribution |
LAMPP, Ethel "Jeanette," age 77, of Macclenny, Fla., passed away on January 1, 2010 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. Jeanette was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late, David Cone Mays and Ethel Pearl Kerr Mays on May 9, 1932. She has been a resident of Baker County since 1972 after moving from Jacksonville, Fla. She was a member of the Terry Parker Baptist Church of Jacksonville and the First Christian Church of Macclenny. Jeanette enjoyed sewing, crafts, word puzzles, shopping, crocheting, needle point and serving other people by lending a helping hand. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Berry Alvin Lampp. Family members include her children, Terry Moshier of Glen St. Mary, Fla., David (Debbie) Lampp of Southern California, Franklin (Debbie) Lampp of Gainesville, Fla., Richard Lampp of Chicago, Ill., Wilda (Walt) Heppner of Glen St. Mary, Fla., and Dale (Julie) Lampp of Lawtey, Fla.; her 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Macclenny with Pastor Doug Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 4, 2010 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Macclenny Nursing and Rehab, 755 South 5th Street, Macclenny, Fla. 32063 (904)259-4873. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, 250 North Lowder St., Macclenny, Fla. 32063, (904)259-5700. Visit ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book. |
CUMMINGS, EUNICE E. (Jernigan), age 89, formerly of Richmond, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009. Eunice was a very stylish woman who worked in retail clothing sales for many years at La Vogue of Richmond. Born and raised near Ahoskie, N.C., she moved to Virginia at a young age and found employment at the Federal Reserve Bank during WWII. She met her husband, John E. Cummings, shortly thereafter and they lived in Richmond until his death in 1998. She was preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Hattie and Ollie Jernigan; and siblings, Stanley, Garvis, Harvey, Eugene, Inez and Irene, of northeastern North Carolina. She is survived by her son, John E. Cummings Jr. of Richmond; daughter Patricia Cummings Rice (Jerome S.), of Prescott, Wis.; sister, Mary Sue Garris of Severn, N.C.; granddaughters, Lauren, Melyssa, Bethany and Allison Rice; great-granddaughter, Elspeth Dempsey-Rice; and many nieces and nephews, including Kay Edwards of Ahoskie. Eunice's love of family and friends was manifested by her charming southern hospitality. She is fondly remembered by all who knew her, and particularly those who enjoyed her southern fried chicken and chicken and dumplings! Services handled by Woody Funeral Home, Parham Rd. Graveside services will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park on January 4, 2010 at 12 noon. |
2 p.m. Wednesday at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge., Make a memorial contribution |
Richard Todd Falls, 48, of Fincastle, Va., died Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, 992-1212., Make a memorial contribution |
Fran passed away on December 31, 2009 peacefully at her home in Roanoke, Va. after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her son, Fred, of Roanoke, Va.; her daughter, Cathy, of Highland Lakes, N.J.; her son-in-law, Ted; and two granddaughters, Sarah and Rebecca; and her very dear friend, Betty Jean Payne. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed terribly. She worked as a special needs school bus driver in New York for 21 years and as a school bus driver in Roanoke City for 15 years. During her lifetime she adopted countless unwanted pets who now feel the loss of her. She was an avid supporter of many animal rescue groups and lived the philosophy herself. There will be a private family viewing followed by the funeral. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Flora Funeral and Cremation Service, Rocky Mount., Make a memorial contribution |
to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of My Mother Dora Elizabeth Morgan FRALIN 4-27-1919 1-3-2009, I love and miss you., I think about you every day., Meet you at the gate., Rita and Allen, Make a memorial contribution |
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will be conducted by the Reverend Bobby Pickle at Lotz Salem Chapel at 12 noon Thursday, January 5, 2010, followed by interment in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in the Chapel at 11 a.m. , one hour prior. The family wishes to thank the staff of Summerville at Ridgewood Gardens for providing Wilma a home that was healthful, meaningful and nurturing. The family expresses deep appreciation to care-givers Tamara Lynsky and Victoria Morris, whose attention and affection enriched the final years of Wilma's life., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Andrew Joel GOAD January 3, 2003, It is your seventh birthday, all have been in Heaven. You touched so many lives without breathing a breath... Until we hold you again our only son., Love, Dad, Mom, Lacey, Sydney, Alyson and Nanny, "Your time was not ours, but God's. He has taken you home to Heaven to receive your inheritance; your mansion is prepared. For reasons unknown that we can not understand, God has chosen to take you by the hand. On the wings of eagles you soar in Heaven above. The trumpets sound and the angels sing, 'Andrew has come home to be with the King.' ", John A. Goad, January 5, 2003, Make a memorial contribution |
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MOFFAT, Genevieve Upshaw, 86, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, died Thursday, December 17, 2009. She had resided in Bagby, Va., Lawrenceville, Va. and Dundee, Fla. Born in Caroline County, she was the daughter of Nellie Clyde Andrews Upshaw and Edwin Thomas Upshaw. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Wozniak and her husband, Rudy, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; a son, Charles Terry Moffat of Marianna, Florida; three sisters, Eloise Hubbard of Midlothian, Calista Gilmer of Wytheville, and Elaine Vaden of Richmond; two grandchildren, Christopher Moffat and Tyler Moffat; and a daughter-in-law, Rita Moffat. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. "Chip" Moffat; and two brothers, Douglas Upshaw and Dick Upshaw. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Sign register book online www.storkefuneralhome.com |
CONNER, George, of North Carolina, formerly of Richmond, Va., departed this life December 30, 2009. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. |
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Jan 3, 2010 The funeral for Gerard L. Holland, 47, of 3337 Bassett Heights Ext., Bassett, who died Dec. 30, 2009, was held Saturday at Gethsemane Pentecostal Holiness Church with Bishop Gordon Warren officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Antione Blount, Daris Manns, Simeon Ross, Angelo Jones, Jamie Manns and Henry Turner. Hairston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
s will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Simpson Funeral Home, 366-0707., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service with the Rev. Dean Staton and the Rev. Kenneth Huff officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of Virginia Boothe GRAHAM 01-03-1928 06-08-2009, Your memory is a keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, but we have you in our hearts., Love, Family & Friends, Make a memorial contribution |
JOHNSON, Gregory P., 63, of Midlothian, passed away on December 26, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Dianne Johnson; daughters, Tiffany Lee Johnson and Stephanie Renee Burr and her husband, Kevin; sons, Andrew and Jeremy Johnson; a sister, Georgetta Sweet; and two brothers, Albert and Martin Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. His family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
will be held at noon on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The Rev. Gary Robbins, pastor of Greene Memorial U.M.C., will officiate. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be conducted at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Bain and the Rev. Nathan Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, January 4, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home., Make a memorial contribution |
and attended the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church. His welcoming smile will always be remembered and his calm spirit will always be with us. Services will be conducted by the Reverend Jerry Sloss at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg on Monday, January 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg., Make a memorial contribution |
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel. Private burial will be in Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., prior to the service., Mrs. Greene was born in Wilkes County, on Sept. 2, 1927, to James and Cordelia Absher Felts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Franklin L. Greene; two brothers, Don Felts and Edward Felts., Mrs. Greene is survived by three daughters, Barbara Ann Walls and husband, Jack of Bryson City, N.C., Judy Caraway and husband, Larry of Lisbon Falls, Maine, Debbie Butler and fiancE, Doug Black of Newport News; one son, Franklin Greene Jr. of the home; one sister, Ruby Royal and one brother, J. C. Felts, both of McGrady; two grandchildren, Cassie Butler and Joseph C. Butler, both of Newport News; one great-grandchild, Johnathan (John) Moore; several nieces, nephews and cousins; two very special friends, Mittie Shumate of North Wilkesboro, and Lucille Brock of Plant City, Fla., In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2365 Cane Creek Church Road, McGrady, N.C. 28649; or to the donor's choice., Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at |
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He was a 1969 graduate of Huntington High School. "BIG MAN" served in the USAF during the 1970's. "BIG MAN" was a comedian at heart and loved to make everyone laugh. He was well loved by his family, friends and community., Herman was preceded in death by his father, Herman N. Green Sr.; and mother, Catherine Green., He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Minister Brenda Eley Green; children, Injena Mary-Catherine of the home; Sheree Green and Herman Green III, of Newport News, Va., and Zachary Dortch (Hope) of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three grandchildren, Zachary Dortch Jr., Lindsey Dortch of Oklahoma City; Qua-Shae Henderson of Newport News; four brothers, Oliver Green (Carmen), Rodney and Thomas Green, all of Newport News, ; Anthony Green of Hampton, Va.; four sisters, Sarah Addison Walker (Nathaniel) of Orlando, Fla., Jeanette Brown (Joseph), Felicia Farmer (Marion), Tamie Green, all of Hampton; one aunt, Frances Holmes of Boston, Mass.; mother-in-law, Dr. Mary B. Eley of Capitol Heights, Md.; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends., Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Gates of Heaven CLGI, 1015 E. Little Back River Road, Hampton. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Arrangements are entrusted to O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice., Make a memorial contribution |
KING WILLIAM - Hudson was born in Sweet Hall, Va., on Jan. 28, 1932 to Hudson and Grace Lipscomb and passed away Jan. 2, 2010., He grew up in King William County, Va., following an Army Tour of Duty in Panama in the Panama Canal Zone., Hudson had a long career in the Transportation and Construction Industry and Equipment Management, which took him and his young family to Winston Salem, N.C., Indianapolis, Ind., Atlanta, Ga., Houston, Texas, returning to his home state of Virginia and then working overseas in construction projects in Egypt, and various projects throughout the United States., Hudson was preceded in death by his parents., He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marian; his brother, William (MC) Lipscomb of West Point, VA.; and a sister, Ida Dawson of Williamsburg; a son, Hudson Britt Lipscomb IV of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Pat A. Ward and son-in-law, James of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, William T. Lipscomb of North Carolina; a daughter, Kathryn Vestal of Spring Texas; a son, Michael A. Lipscomb and daughter-in-law, Michelle of West Point; a son, Gordon F. Lipscomb and a daughter-in-law, Wendy of West Point; and 11 dearly loved grandchildren, J. Michael Ward of Atlanta, Ga., Amy Ward Blackman of Annapolis, Md., Laura Lipscomb of Richmond, Karl T. Lipscomb of Richmond, Krystle Vestal of Spring, Texas, Kelli Vestal of Spring Texas, Michael A. Lipscomb Jr. of New Kent, Meagan Lipscomb of West Point, M. Justin Lipscomb of West Point, Kayla Lipscomb of West Point, and Cole Hudson Lipscomb of West Point; and three dearly loved great-grandchildren, Benjamin Michael Ward, Joseph Hudson Ward of Atlanta, Ga., and Natalie Jane Lipscomb of West Point., The family would like to express their sincere appreciation the ICU nurses at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, and especially to Dr. Montejo and the staff at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital., A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in St. Theresa Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Christian vigil at 7 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Point Fire and Rescue Squad, Box X, West Point, VA 23181. |
LIPSCOMB, Hudson Britt III, was born in Sweet Hall, Va., on January 28, 1932 to Hudson and Grace Lipscomb, and passed away January 2, 2010. He grew up in King William County, Va. following an Army tour of duty in Panama in the Panama Canal Zone. Hudson had a long career in the Transportation and Construction Industry and Equipment Management, which took him and his young family to Winston Salem, N.C., Indianapolis, Ind., Atlanta, Ga., Houston, Texas; returning to his home state of Virginia and then working overseas in construction projects in Egypt and various projects throughout the United States. Hudson was predeceased by his parents. He was married to his beloved wife of 58 years, Marian. He is survived by his brother, William (MC) Lipscomb of West Point, Va.; and a sister, Ida Dawson of Williamsburg, Va.; a son, Hudson Britt Lipscomb IV of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Pat A. Ward; and son-in-law, James of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, William T. Lipscomb of North Carolina; a daughter, Kathryn Vestal of Spring, Texas; a son, Michael A. Lipscomb; and daughter-in-law, Michelle of West Point; a son, Gordon F Lipscomb; and a daughter-in-law, Wendy of West Point; and 11 dearly loved grandchildren, J. Michael Ward of Atlanta, Ga., Amy Ward Blackman of Annapolis, Md., Laura Lipscomb of Richmond, Karl T. Lipscomb of Richmond, Krystle Vestal of Spring, Texas, Kelli Vestal of Spring, Texas, Michael A. Lipscomb Jr. of New Kent, Meagan Lipscomb of West Point, M. Justin Lipscomb of West Point, Kayla Lipscomb of West Point and Cole Hudson Lipscomb of West Point; and three dearly loved great-grandchildren, Benjamin Michael Ward, Joseph Hudson Ward of Atlanta, Ga., and Natalie Jane Lipscomb of West Point. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation the ICU nurses at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and especially to Dr. Montejo and the staff at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital. A funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, West Point, Va. Burial will follow in St. Theresa Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. with a Christian vigil at 7 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. 23181. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Point Fire and Rescue Squad, Box X, West Point, Va. 23181. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
ARCHER, Dr. John Stanard Jr., of Richmond, Va., died December 28, 2009. Born May 25, 1917, to the late John Stanard Archer and Jeanette Baird Jacob Archer. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen Kirtley Archer and sister, Lloyd Archer Kanary. He is survived by six children, Glen Enochs and husband, James; Elizabeth O'Ferrall and husband, McLain; John Archer lll and wife, Len; Cynthia Montague and husband, Peter; Tad Archer; Fielding Archer and wife, Meredyth; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Stanard graduated from the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity, and the Medical College of Virginia, where he did his residency in otolaryngology. He was a former staff member of the Richmond Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital; volunteer physician at McGuire Veterans Hospital and the Virginia State Penitentiary. A World War ll veteran, he was an army captain in the 70th field hospital attached to the Flying Tigers. Stanard served on the Vestry at St. James's Episcopal Church, the board of the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and as President of the Parents Council of the Virginia Military Institute. "Poppy," as he was known by his grandchildren, was a kind, wonderful and talented person who was loved by his family and friends and will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5 at St. James's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to St. James's Episcopal Church, 1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond 23220. |
James was affectionately known as "Tree" by those who knew and loved him. He was a boxer and football player. He also was a longshoreman for 30 years. He was a kind, loving, and giving person to those he loved. He was a soldier determined in all he did. He shall always be a part of us. He made his peace and accepted Christ as his savior on Dec. 17, 2009., Viewing will be held from noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 3, 2010, with funeral services, at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, all at the funeral home chapel. |
James Roger Barrett NOKESVILLE, Va. The funeral service for James Roger Barrett will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, with military rites conducted by U.S. Marines Lima Company 3/24. Pallbearers will be James Barrett II, Jim Levine, James Barrett III "Trey", Mark Austin Levine, Clarence Stevens and Wayne Stevens. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Barrett, Ron Lott, Johnny Roark, David Barrett, Mike Barrett, Gerald Barrett, George and Patty McKay, Matt and Jennie Dierberg and his nephews. Those desiring may make memorials to the World Vision, American Red Cross, Mountain Empire Chapter, 14298 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202; or to a charity's of one's choice. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Major James Roger Barrett, USMC Ret., age 67, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Barrett. |
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Jan 3, 2010 The funeral for James William "Bo" Haley Jr., 56, of Bassett, who died Dec. 28, 2009, was held Saturday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Terry Blyskal and Pastor Alvin Joe Nunley officiating. Burial was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke with military honors by the Army and the Veterans Honor Guard of Roanoke. Pallbearers were Tommy Haley, Joshua Haley, Jeremy Monday, Moncie Moore, Jose Colazo and Sam Stephens. |
HAMPTON - James W. Wetherington, 62, a native of Newport News and lifelong resident of Hampton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009., He worked at the Newport News Shipyard for 20 plus years, retiring in 2009. He loved to run and was very proud of having run in the Boston Marathon twice, as well as, several other marathons. He was most happy when he was spending time with his children and grandchildren., James is preceded in rest by his father, Paul W. Wetherington., He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Opal E. Wetherington; daughter, Stacie Law; sons, Jimmy W. Wetherington and his wife, Amanda, and Terry Wetherington; grandchildren, Collin and Jessica Law, Zachary Krisnow, Gavin and Summer Wetherington; and a half-sister, Joyce Banks and her husband, Benny. Our hearts hold many great memories of times shared. Our Dad will truly be missed., Friends are encouraged to visit, to share memories of condolence with the family., The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of James' life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MCV Foundation, P.O. Box 980234, Richmond, VA 23298-0234,, and/or the Amyloidisis Foundation, Inc., 7151 N Main St., Ste. 2, Clarkston, MI 48346,, 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. |
Janie Thompson Boatright KINGSPORT, Tenn. Janie Thompson Boatright, 93, went home on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Wexford House. She was formerly of Fort Blackmore, Va., and was a homemaker. Mrs. Boatright was a loving wife, wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Scott Boatright in 1996; her parents, George Clayton Thompson and Chloe Owens Thompson; grandson, David Brian Blackwell; her brothers, Calvin Thompson, Ballard Thompson, Emmett Thompson and Ralph Thompson; sisters, Claudia Thompson, Barilla Click, Lenora Gillenwater. Janie Boatright is survived by her children, Billy W. Boatright and wife, Karen, Kingsport, Tenn., Scotty W. Boatright and wife, Melissa, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Sue Ella Boatright-Wells and husband, Beech Hiltons, Va.; her grandchildren, Samuel Isaac Blackwell and wife,Kristin Kittery, Maine, James Clayton Blackwell and wife, Ruth, Roan Mtn., Tenn., Jim Boatright and wife, Cindy, Charleston, S.C., Angela Boatright Kenny and husband, Thomas, Fairfax, Va., Paula Boatright Lipka and husband, Brian, Fairfax, Va.; great-grandchildren, Chelsea Theriault, Hiltons, Va., and James Billy Boatright Jr., Charleston, S.C.; a sister, Kathleen Salyers, Bentonville, Va.; her brothers, Ray Thompson, Cape May,N.J., and Roy Thompson, Bowie, Md.; her special friends, Larry Linda Rogers along with several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. by Rev. Will Shewey at Holston View Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Dale Jett and Hello Stranger will provide music. A special thank-you goes out to Wexford House-500 Wing for the special care of Janie Boatright. You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting, Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Boatright family. |
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Jeffrey Glenn Medley MARION, Va. Jeffrey Glenn Medley, age 48, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Jeffrey was born in Smyth County to the late Glenn S. Medley and Blanche Sullivan Medley and was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Jimmy Cook. He graduated from the Smyth County Training School and had been employed at Mount Rogers IDC. He had participated in the Smyth County Special Olympics for several years and had been awarded numerous medals. He was a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church. He is survived by his brother and sisters, Wilma Cook, Marion, Va., Diana Medley, Wytheville, Va., David Medley and wife Martha, Sugar Grove, Va.; nieces and nephews, Joey Cook and wife Beth, Cindy Cook, Sheri Shelton and husband Les, Missy Medley; two great nieces and one great nephew, Sierra Garzon, Amy Cook, William Medley; special friend, John Hayden. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Chuck Herrell and Pastor Kenny Price officiating. Interment will be in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Chilhowie Baptist Church Building Fund: PO Box 838, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. |
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Jesse Thomas Adams BRISTOL, Va. Jesse Thomas Adams, age 85, went to see God on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Ponca, Neb., a son of the late Clarence Leroy and Mary Francis (Fitzgerald) Adams. He was an altar boy for Father Flanagan (before he established Boy's Town Home in Nebraska.) He was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Navy. Jesse worked for the Sioux City Stockyard. He was a union representative for the employees and set up the union pension program. He trained in Waterloo, Iowa and became a USDA Government Meat Inspector. He traveled to Newark, N.J., to process and inspect the Kosher Meat Plant. He transferred to Bristol as his home base but still traveled to New York, Virginia and Tennessee. He worked for the government as an inspector at Valleydale, Armour and Joe Range's and retired in January 1987. Through the years in Bristol he owned Hill Country Trailer Park and "The Donut Shop". Jesse graduated in Ponca, Neb., and from the USDA School in Iowa and he was a member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Pflughoeft; second wife, Mary B. Adams; children, Kathryn M. Adams, Mary Margaret Adams and Caroline Buchanan; brothers, Pat, Donald and Clarence Adams; and sister, Rita Myers. Survivors include: children, Patricia A. Adams of Milford, IA; Michael L. Adams and wife Debra of Bristol Tennessee; Belinda S. McCracken and husband Danny Ray of Bristol Virginia; Thomas W. Adams; Margaret M. Adams of Bluff City, Tenn.; brothers, Louis, Bernard and Francis Adams; grandchildren, John Dishman and wife Christina, Angela Lilly and husband Bobby, Travis McCracken and wife April, Michael Adams, Jesseica Cruz, Luke Adams and Marrisa Adams; eight great-grandchildren, R.T. Lilly, Bradley Davidson, Alexis McCracken, Nicolas Cruz, Brandon Davidson, Eric McCracken, Jasmine Bishop and Morgan McCracken; special friends, Dr. Imanuel Morenings, Ron Davis, John Jenkins and Deacon Juan Ibbaro. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the St. Anne Catholic Church with Reverend Paul Maier officiating. The burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens with Military Honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be John Dishman, Travis McCracken, Michael Adams, Luke Adams and The Knights of Columbus. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Online condolences may be registered at |
Jim C. Strong ST. PAUL, Va. Jim C. Strong, 69, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, Weber City, Va. He was born in Scott County, Va., son of the late Charlie and Lillie Nash Strong. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Strong; two brothers, Ike Strong and Carl Strong; three sisters, Marie Mann, Eva Piercy, Charmie Dykes. He was a graduate of St. Paul, High School; he was of the Holiness Faith; he was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by one son, Michael Strong and his wife, Sherrie, of Coeburn, Va.; two grandchildren, Ashley and Alan Strong; four sisters, Peggy Hileman of St. Paul, Va., Juanita Culler of Princeton, W.Va., Gwendolyn Meade of Akron, Ohio, and Ethel Everett of Muncie, Ind.; two brothers, Bill Strong and wife, Alice, of St. Paul, Va., and L.B. Strong and wife, Theda, of Tonakawa, Okla.; three sisters-in-law, Carol Hall and husband, Bruce, of St. Paul, Peggy Hillman and husband, Richard, of Laquinta, Calif., and Glenna Ruth Osborne and husband, Ron, of Raymond, Ohio; special friends, Kathy and Kristy Cormier and Bea Burke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Jim C. Strong will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in the Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Rev. Grady McGlothlin, Rev. Ken Cormier, Rev. Harold Shortridge, and Rev. Don Meade officiating. Committal Services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va. Military Rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and Virginia National Guard. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be Garry Hileman, Ronnie Mann, Danny Mann, Ricky Mann, Eddie Strong, and Justin Trent. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harold Shortridge, Arthur Reed, Bill Phillips, Bruce Hall, Ken Cormier, Jimmie Rose, Donald Woodruff, Danny Meade, and Dwayne Rasnick. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Strong family through our web site and a video tribute may be viewed at |
Judge MacKenzie, a Portsmouth native, was the son of the late Henry William and Clara Maupin Ashton MacKenzie., A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Judge MacKenzie received his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University, where he was president of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He then served as an officer in the Coast Guard during World War II., While practicing law in Portsmouth, he was appointed assistant judge in Portsmouth Police Court, then was elected to the State Legislature of Virginia, where he served from 1954-1958. He was president of the Portsmouth Assembly from 1950-1955., Judge MacKenzie was appointed to the United States District Court in 1967, where he served until he retired in 1997. During his service in the U.S. District Court, he was elected president of the District Court Judges Association, Eastern Virginia, Fourth Circuit in 1978; Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia 1980-1986; Federal Jury Committee 1972-1980; Eastern Virginia Chairman, Council of Boy Scouts 1972-1973; president of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce in 1967; and First Citizen of Portsmouth in 1968. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry, as Senior Warden and as a trustee. He was also a member of the American Bar Association, the Rotary Club and the Pyramid Club., He was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha M. Clark and Clara M. Jernigan; and his brother, Judge Henry W. MacKenzie., He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Nash MacKenzie; his sister, Theodosia M. Adair; as well as his daughter, Elizabeth N. Hudgins and husband, Michael H. Pitt; his son, Henry C. Hudgins and wife, Candace Hudgins; and former wife, Maria B. Hudgins; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven nieces and a nephew., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Trinity Episcopal Church., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Trinity Church, 500 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704; or to a charity of one's choice., Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
MacKENZIE, The Honorable John Ashton, 92, died January 1, 2010. Judge MacKenzie, a Portsmouth native, was the son of the late, Henry William and Clara Maupin Ashton MacKenzie. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Judge MacKenzie received his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University, where he was president of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He then served as an officer in the Coast Guard during World War II. While practicing law in Portsmouth, he was appointed assistant judge in Portsmouth Police Court, then was elected to the State Legislature of Virginia where he served from 1954-1958. He was president of the Portsmouth Assembly from 1950-1955. Judge MacKenzie was appointed to the United States District Court in 1967 where he served until he retired in 1997. During his service in the U.S. District Court, he was elected president of the District Court Judges Association, Eastern Virginia, Fourth Circuit in 1978, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia 1980-1986, Federal Jury Committee 1972-1980, Eastern Virginia Chairman, Council of Boy Scouts 1972-1973, president of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce in 1967 and First Citizen of Portsmouth in 1968. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry, Senior Warden and as a trustee. He was also a member of the American Bar Association, the Rotary Club and the Pyramid Club. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha M. Clark and Clara M. Jernigan; and his brother, Judge Henry W. MacKenzie. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Nash MacKenzie; his sister, Theodosia M. Adair; as well as his daughter, Elizabeth N. Hudgins and husband, Michael H. Pitt; his son, Henry C. Hudgins and wife, Candace Hudgins, and former wife, Maria B. Hudgins; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, seven nieces and a nephew. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, at Trinity Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Trinity Church, 500 Court St., Portsmouth, Va. 23704, or to a charity of one's choice. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. |
Gordon, Rev. John E. Sr. The holidays bring memories we hold so dear. We're thankful for the love we shared year after year. ~Violet Gordon and Family. |
NEWPORT NEWS - John L. Crisp, 79, a resident of Newport News since 1952, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009., He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie E. Crisp and survivors include his son, J. Stephen Crisp of Yorktown; two daughters, Patricia Sullivan of Fenton, Mo.; and Pamela Calleson of Williamsburg; three sisters, Ruby Harmon of Aulander, N.C., Peggie Sitrit of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary Sue McFarland of Georgia; and five grandchildren., A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Peninsula Memorial Park with the Rev. Tom Everett officiating., Memorial contributions may be sent to your favorite charity. |
John M. Fleming BRISTOL, Tenn. John M. Fleming, 91, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 2, 2010, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Anne, whom he mar ried in October of 2004; two daughters, Ann Carter McLendon, and husband Eugene of Atlanta, Ga., and Gwen Scaff, and husband Fred of Columbus, Miss.; three granddaughters and six great-grandchildren; two stepchildren, Jan Patrick, and husband, Roger of Bristol Tennessee, Henry Preston King IV and wife Sharon of Harrison, Tenn.; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and a brother, Lindell C. Fleming of Colorado. John was married to the former Gwendolyn Phillips of Cambridge, Md., who had served as a Tennessee state representative. She passed away in January of 2002. He was born in Upland, Ind., on July 10, 1918, to Oris and Mildred Tomlinson Fleming. The family relocated that same year to Washington, D.C. where he resided for 20 years. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Southeastern University and attended George Washington University. He was associated with the Bendix Corporation in two divisions, Bendix Radio and Friez Instruments in Baltimore prior to and after serving in World War II. After the war, he was also associated with Universal Molded Products in Bristol as vice president of manufacturing and with Sperry Corp. and Univac in Bristol and in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, retiring as plant controller. He served in World War II as a combat infantryman in the 84th Division in Europe and retired from the Army Reserve as a major. He was a life member of the VFW, a member of the 84th Infantry Division Society, and the Retired Officers Association. In Bristol, he was past president of the Country Club of Bristol and the Bristol Host Lion's Club. He was a vestryman, senior warden and lay reader of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, past chairman of SCORE, and a former member of Bristol Industrial Development Board. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 700 Cumberland Street, Bristol, VA 24201 or Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. |
Jay worked as a Locomotive Engineer for CSX Transportation for 24 years. He was very politically active and worked for the Bill Clinton, Mark Warner, and Doug Wilder administrations., His many interests included fishing, hunting, NASCAR, Formula One racing, photography, Native American rights, and politics. Through his activities, he made many friends around the world., Jay's greatest love was his son Micah. In November, he fulfilled his goal of taking Micah on a trip to Egypt., Jay is preceded in death by his father, Harry Matthews; and sister, Marion Matthews., He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved son, Micah and his son's mother, Cathy Matthews of Williamsburg; his parents, Becky and JR Cook of Scottsville, Va.; brothers, Chuck Matthews of Whitsett, N.C., Greg Cook of Orange Co., Va., and Garry Cook of Long Island, N.Y.; and a host of loving uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and caring friends. |
John Powell Matthews, 51, of Poplar Spring Road, Scottsville, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born on October 3, 1957, in Dayton, Kentucky, a son of Becky L. (Locklear) Cook and the late Harry Edward Matthews., In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marian Elizabeth Matthews., John worked as a Locomotive Engineer with CSX Railroad and was a very active politician having worked for President Clinton and Governors Doug Wilder and Mark Warner., Survivors include his mom and dad, Becky and Lawrence Cook of Scottsville; his son, Micah S. Matthews and his mother, Cathy Matthews, both of Williamsburg; three brothers, Gary Cook of New York, Greg Cook of Orange, and Chuck Matthews of North Carolina., There will be no viewing and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home of Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
s 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Horne., Make a memorial contribution |
ELLIS, June - 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 was my first Christmas without you and I still miss you with all my heart. ~Your sister, Terry Ellis |
She was a native of Isle of Wight County and had been a resident of Hampton for 53 years. Louise was a homemaker and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, brave and noble throughout her life. She recently celebrated her 62nd wedding anniversary. She was a member of First United Church of Christ on Todds Lane in Hampton. Louise spent many hours volunteering at Hampton General Hospital, alongside the candy stripers in the mid 70's. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and spent many hours doing hand work., She was preceded in death by her parents, Odell Eley Atkinson and Josephine Braswell Williams; brother, William Joseph Atkinson; and half-sister, Shirley Robertson., Survivors include her husband, Emanuel W. Crocker; two sons, Larry Crocker, and Dennis Odell Crocker and his wife, Teresa; half-brother, William Donald Williams; and two grandchildren, Justin Adams Crocker and Nicole Marie Crocker., Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Jan. 3, at Peninsula Funeral Home, with the Rev. Lary Diehl and the Rev. Lisa Gaul, officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Reception following the burial at St. Lukes UMC, 300 Ella Taylor Road, Yorktown., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Kevin leaves behind his wife, Linda; and son, Kevin Scott Field Jr., He is survived by his father, L. Graham Field and wife, Marilyn; his mother, Lilah M. Lynn and her husband, Gray; as well as his brother, Keith D. Field and his wife, Jeanette of Mt. Dora, Fla., and sister, Karen D. Prysock and husband, David of Virginia Beach; and a number of other friends and relatives. He will also be missed by his beloved Golden Retriever; Ginger, and three cats., Kevin worked for many years at Taylor Rental and Aldridge & Chambers. Kevin's favorite place to be was anywhere near the bay or ocean. He was also an avid animal lover. He loved his friends, neighbors, and family unconditionally., A memorial service in his honor will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, Virginia Beach., In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach., Condolences may be expressed at |
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CONLEY, Leslie Meade, 66, of Lancaster, farmer and former menhaden fisherman, died Friday, January 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Davenport Conley; his parents, Vernon Leslie and Virginia Brown Conley; and a brother, William Russell Conley. He is survived by a sister, Anne Conley Kenner and her husband, James, of Lively; a brother, Robert Brown Conley and his wife, Gloria, of Lancaster; a niece, Amy Conley Passagaluppi and her husband, Randy, of Farnham; two nephews, James Richard Kenner and his wife, Karrie, of Avon, N.C., and Jason Conley Kenner and his wife, Gentry, of Lively; two great-nieces, Anna Brooke and Laura Anne Passagaluppi of Farnham; two step-daughters, Ginger Davenport Elliott and her husband, Clifton, of Tappahannock and Dawn Davenport Clark and her husband, Ricky, of Tappahannock; four step-sons, Jeffrey Wade Davenport and his wife, Norma, of Tappahannock, Howard Todd Davenport of Lancaster, Kevin Powell Davenport and his wife, Brenda, of Tappahannock, and Jody Warren Davenport of Richmond; eight step-grandchildren, Kelley Elliott, Laurel, Lauren, Lindsey, Dylan, Haydon and Wade Davenport and Jaime Clark; a special friend, Ellen Mayor; a devoted caregiver, Theresa Lee Fauntleroy; and faithful employees, Jamie Wheeler and Phillip Fauntleroy. He was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church, Lancaster Union Lodge No. 88, A.F. & A.M., Westmoreland Royal Arch Chapter No. 41, Scottish Rite of Virginia, Acca Shriners, Northern Neck Shrine Club and a charter member of Lancaster Moose Lodge No. 2527. The family will receive friends at the Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, followed by a Masonic service at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, at Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock. Interment will be in Farnham Baptist Church Cemetery, Farnham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Farnham Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 247, Farnham, Va. 22460 or Hospice of Virginia, P.0. Box 2098, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. |
CONNOR, Linda Lee, 66, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord December 31, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom Connor; three sons, David Connor and wife, Tricia, Jeffrey Connor, and Tim Connor and wife, Sarah; four grandchildren, Ashlyn, Jordan, Braeden, and Caelyn; two brothers, Rick and Mark Croushore; and a sister, Rydene Stevenson. A celebration of her life will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Beulah UMC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beulah UMC Memorial Fund, 6930 Hopkins Road, Richmond, Va. 23234. |
Lola Marie Blackburn Walls ALVARADO, Va. The funeral service for Lo la Marie Blackburn Walls will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in the Green Cove Baptist Church in Green Cove, Va., with Pastor Mark Baumgardner and Pastor Leonard Tenney officiating. The interment will follow in the Green Cove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Thomas, Shawn Lawson, Ted Durney, Brian Wampler, Vernon Brewster and Carl Brewster. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Mitchell and Shane Mountain. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the funeral service at Green Cove Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting |
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 |
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She is survived by two sons, Daniel Waltrip and his wife, Judy, and Michael Waltrip and his wife, Judy, both of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Nikki Miller of Charlotte, N.C., Crystal Schoneman and her husband, Bob of Grand Prairie, Texas, Nolon Waltrip of Williamsburg, Va., Brenda Goins and her husband, Gene of Barhamsville, Va., and Troy West and his wife, Ruth of Williamsburg; five great-grandchildren, Holden Miller, Savannah Goins, Tucker Goins, Braydon West, and Trevor West; as well as a sister, Dorothy Jordan of Lanexa, Va., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg., In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 3287 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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LAUZONIS, Mark Allan, of Midlothian, died December 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia J. Lauzonis; brother, Dr. Peter Lauzonis; and father-in-law, Franklin D. Baldwin. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life of 16 years, Delores B. Lauzonis; his three children, Chelsea, Kayla and Cullen; father, Bill Lauzonis; and two sisters, Patricia Kohlbacker and Susan Sawyer. Mark was a tool and die maker for Hoover & Strong. Mark was a loving and devoted family man who enjoyed being involved in his children's lives including their sporting activities. He was also an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loved hockey. The family will receive friends at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, on Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Edwards the Confessor Catholic Church. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his children's trust fund to be set up at Wachovia in the name of Lauzonis. |
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s 1 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows., Make a memorial contribution |
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She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, John S. Hazelwood; a sister, Ruby C. Pitts; a brother, William A. Cecil; and her beloved feline, "Momma Cat.", Mary is survived by two daughters, Claudia H. Birkholz and her husband, Carl, Susan H. Leonituk and her husband, Ronald; and her son, Allen Hazelwood and Frances. She is also survived by four sisters, Myrtle C. Sweeney, Bessie Hazelwood, Ola Mae Richardson and Emma C. Briggs; three grandchildren, John Joshua Hazelwood, Amy Michelle Leonituk and Christopher Ryan Leonituk; as well as many friends; and her feline friend, Sam., In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Providence Forge Fire Department, P.O. Box 69, Providence Forge, VA 23140., A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa, Va. The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA. Tributes may be posted at |
Born Aug. 26, 1933, in New Orleans, La., she was daughter to the late Dorrance Everett Deakle and Mary Bernadette Connolly. Mary grew up in Mobile, Ala., and lived most of her adult life in the Tidewater area of Virginia. She retired from Naval Weapons (Yorktown) as a Computer Data Processor with the Civil Service. She was an ordained minister and member of Gateway Christian Center., She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Casper and Betty Balser; and a brother, Patrick Deakle., She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette C. Wilson, of Grifton; sisters, Billie Reeder and husband, Al, of Newport News, Va., and Catherine Wright and husband, Ervin of Lucedale, Miss.; brother, Dorrance Deakle of Prattville, Ala.; 20 nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; and many beloved friends., Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Christian Center, P.O. Box 1339, Winterville, NC 28590. |
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s 2 p.m. Sunday January 3, 2010, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion., Make a memorial contribution |
Melissa Lynn Manning CASTLEWOOD, Va. A memorial service for Melissa Lynn Manning will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Tom Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S. of Southwest Virginia, P.O. Box 576, Coeburn, VA 24230. Melissa Lynn Manning, 35, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Owens Funeral Service and Cremation Services in Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. |
Born in Alma, Neb., she had been a Peninsula resident since 1988. Meryl was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown., Mrs. King was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Oliver G. King., She is survived by her son, Michael King and his wife, Donna of Fayetteville, Ga.; two daughters, Donna J. Howell and her husband, Clarence of Yorktown, and Danna M. Flanary and her husband, Robert of Newport News; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren., The family would also like to extend their heart-felt thanks to the staff at the Hidenwood for all their care and kindness., All services will be private by the Rev. Franklin Hall., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. King's memory to the Peninsula Rescue Mission, 3700 Huntington, Ave., P. O. Box 377, Newport News, VA 23607., Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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HOWLETT - In loving memory of our mother, Minnie Howlett, who departed on January 3, 2001; and our father, Robert Howlett, who departed on January 11, 1991. We love you dearly and miss you. Charlotte and Babebro |
Montie Watts Wood of Crozet, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009., He was born on August 14, 1933, a son of the late Sidney F. and Mattie T. Wood., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Shannon, Donald and Harry Wood; and one sister, Jean W. Patterson., He retired from Acme Visible Records after 33 years of service., Montie is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Deborah W. Lamb and her husband, Larry; a son, Richard K. Wood; two grandchildren, Brian Lamb and his wife, Amy, and Heather Brake and her husband, Marc; five great-grandchildren, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah Lamb, Kyle Lamb and Madison Brake; and two sister-in-laws, Lois M. Schwarz and Janet S. Wood., At his request, services will be private. |
Rev. Alfred Huston Moore, 84, of Roanoke, passed away peacefully in his sleep early December 31, 2009. After a long and hard battle in his later years, he finished the course and has "received the crown laid up for him". He is now experiencing what he loved to quote from John Chapter 14: "In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you and if I go away I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am there you may be also....", Alfred Huston Moore was born February 21, 1925 in Salem, Va. and grew up in Floyd County, Va. He is the son of Jacob Moore and Emma Sweeney Moore. In 1943 1945, he served his nation with the US Navy in Hawaii and the Marshall Islands during the Second World War. After discharge, he indulged his love of adventure by hitchhiking to Texas and back and working on the James River Fleet in Newport News., In June, 1949 he married Lois Bayse of Salem, Va. and answered God's call to the ministry. After graduation from Allentown Bible Institute in Allentown, Pa., his first pastorate was Christo Pilgrim Holiness Church on Bent Mountain, Va. He also pastored in Christiansburg, Va., Boissevain, Va., and Five Forks Wesleyan Church in Stuart, Va. In addition, he filled many pulpits around southwest VA as a supply pastor. He had a secondary career as a painter at the Salem VA Medical Center and retired in 1987. He loved woodworking and created many beautiful pieces of furniture for himself and his family., He is survived by two brothers, Edward Moore, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Jack Moore, of Mocksville, N.C.; also, his children and their spouses, Glen and Fran Moore, of Greensboro, N.C., Ronald and Ruth Moore Wilson, of Stuart, Va., Mary Moore Mabe, of Roanoke, Va., James and Roberta Moore, of Kansas City, Mo., Ronnie and Karen Moore Gregory, of Stuart, Va., Raymond and Debbie Moore Laffoon, of Suffolk, Va., Micah and Margaret Ann Moore Travis, of Indianapolis, Ind., John Moore, of Indianapolis, Ind. and Randy and Sandra Moore Bandy, of Bedford, Va. Lois, his wife and partner of 55 years, preceded him in death in 2005 and his daughter, Lois Juanita Moore Owens, in 1972. The family grew to include 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren (and counting)., The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010 at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Roanoke, with the Rev. Greg Reynolds officiating. The family will receive visitors Sunday, January 3, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Monday January 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ed Woodard officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridgse Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday January 3, 2010 at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131., Make a memorial contribution |
NEWPORT NEWS - Myrtle Granger Etheridge, 75, of Newport News, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009., The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
She is survived by her sister, Lucille Burch of Water View; and numerous nieces and nephews., Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. Interment will be in Bethel Memorial Cemetery, Jamaica. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the |
Nora L. Marks, 92, of New Bern, North Carolina, formerly of Gordonsville, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, in New Bern, North Carolina., She was born on May 6, 1917, in Schyler, the daughter of the late Leslie C. Banton and Annie E. Tillman Fielder. She was the wife of the late Norman Willard Marks., Mrs. Marks is survived by three daughters, Jean Beard and her husband, Donald, of Alexandria, Carolyn Self and her husband, Winston, of Vanceboro, North Carolina, and Lois Jones and her husband, Bill, of Alexandria; one sister, Carrie Reamy of Centerville; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and her first great-great-grandchild is expected any day., She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Charles H. Fielder; one daughter, Joyce Marie Vroom; one son, Willard Lee Marks; one granddaughter, Kristina Lynn Beard; five sisters and one brother., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Pastor Roy Giles will officiate., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at the funeral home. |
Thomas S. Orange, 51, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. (540)982-2221., Make a memorial contribution |
Dorothy Hilder Overstreet, 88, of Lynchburg, died Friday, January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424., Make a memorial contribution |
Pat Christensen, 80, died on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at The Laurels of Charlottesville, while recovering from a brief illness., She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, in May, 1929 to the late Whitney Gordon Leighty and Edna Coder Leighty. Her family moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where she was raised on the banks of the Mississippi River and started her lifetime love of the water., After she married, she moved to Skaneateles, New York, where she worked for the Skaneateles school system and was a charter member of the Skaneateles Ambulance Corp for 12 years. After her marriage ended, her beloved mother-in-law, Helen Christensen, offered help if Pat wanted to leave the snows of New York to move to Dallas, Texas, which she did in 1981., Years later, after the death of her mother-in-law and the failure of multiple savings and loan companies she worked for, she moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. She had fallen in love with Virginia when she visited from drab, winter ravished New York State at Easter and the gardens were in bloom and beautiful., Pat lived in Charlottesville since 1989, with both appearance and activity level defying her age. She spent hours at the Senior Center, MedFit, ACAC, and in local classes on an interesting variety of topics. Pat travelled at every opportunity, with trips ranging from international vacations to multiple visits to Williamsburg, Virginia, every year. Pat's true passion was being a volunteer at the University of Virginia Medical Center where she started in the Cancer Center in 1992, moved to the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit for nine years and then returned to her first love, the Cancer Center. She also served as an "actor" in the medical school's standardized patient program that helped train medical students., Pat is survived by her son, David Christensen and his wife, Barbara, of Pittsford, New York; a daughter, Linda Christensen of Arlington, Virginia; a sister, Jacqueline Feuerhelm and her husband, Duane, of Churchville, Virginia; niece and nephews, Jody L'Heureaux, Jeff Feuerhelm and Jon Feuerhelm and their families., Pat has been cremated and will be interred with her parents in Dubuque, Iowa., A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2010, at Teague Funeral Service, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Virginia., Remembrances and condolences may be sent to PatChristensenRemembered@gmail.com., Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia, Department of Volunteer Services, Box 80068, Charlottesville, VA 22908 to the attention of the Director or the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. |
IGO, Pauline M., 100, of West Point, Va., died Friday, January 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alphouse Farley and John Frank Igo; a daughter, Barbara Rhodes; three stepchildren, Irene Seaton, Leo Farley and Mildred Farnell. She is survived by a son-in-law, Dwight Rhodes; a son, Alfred Farley (Hazel); three grandchildren, Cliff Rhodes (Allison), Steve Farley (Cindy), and Pat Jutasy; five great-granddaughters and two great-great-grandsons. A funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, Va. Burial will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.vincentfh.com. |
WEST POINT - Pauline M. Igo, 100, of West Point, Va., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010., She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alphouse Farley and John Frank Igo; a daughter Barbara Rhodes; three step-children, Irene Seaton, Leo Farley, and Mildred Farnell., She is survived by a son-in-law, Dwight Rhodes; a son, Alfred Farley (Hazel); three grandchildren, Cliff Rhodes (Allison), Steve Farley (Cindy), Pat Jutasy; five great-granddaughters; and two great great-grandsons., A funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA. Burial will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery., Condolences may be registered at |
will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Bill Phipps officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2101 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
BOXLEY, Philip Seddon III, 69, of Richmond, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip S. Boxley Jr. and Mary Williams Boxley. He is survived by his spouse, Diane Bottoms Boxley; three children, Philip Seddon Boxley IV and spouse, Jill, Stephen Thomas Boxley and Hunter Mason Boxley (Kay Foster); one brother, Robert Williams Boxley and spouse, Carolyn; one brother-in-law, Leonard L. Bottoms III (Sheryl Pedigo); two sisters-in-law, Connie B. Matta and spouse, Craig, and Suzanne B. Wade and spouse, Jim; one granddaughter, Savannah Boxley; four nephews, Brian C. Matta, Cody L. Bottoms, Kyle T. Baker and Josh B. Baker. He was a retired systems analyst from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Corrections. He attended Woodberry Forrest School and was a graduate of Fairfax High School and of Randolph-Macon College. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va., and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. |
during this hard time. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, . The Potts family is being served by Horne Funeral Service., Make a memorial contribution |
. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360., Make a memorial contribution |
Purcell J. Daughtry, Purcell Joseph Daughtry, 91, of Fishersville, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville., He was born on September 29, 1918, in Albemarle County, a son of John Robert and Sallie Kate Wood Daughtry., He was the founder and former owner of Wayne Appliance Store in Waynesboro. He enjoyed working with people., An active member of Basic United Methodist Church, he served in many capacities including 60 years on the Administrative Board and 14 years as Sunday School Superintendent. He also served on the Staunton Methodist Board of Laiety for 30 years, served on the boards of the Roanoke Methodist Home and Camp Overlook, and for 30 years was a delegate to the Virginia Methodist Conference., Purcell was a veteran of World War II., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Sidney, Bee and Thomas Daughtry; two sisters, Mattie D. Tovrea and Mae D. Billow; a son-in-law, W.H. Craft; and a granddaughter, Anna Craft., Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Mowry Daughtry of Fishersville; two daughters, Joan D. Leake of Waynesboro and Margaret D. Craft of Chattanooga, Tennessee; two sons and their wives, Robert and Judy Daughtry of Richmond and Bill and Betsy Daughtry of Suffolk; one sister, Sarah D. Shirkey of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Aaron B. Craft, the Reverend Susan L. Daughtry and Kathryn B. Daughtry; two great-grandchildren, Eli and Emily Craft; and numerous nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010, at Basic United Methodist Church by the Reverend Don Gibson. Interment will be private at Augusta Memorial Park., The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home. |
BROWN 4-17-53 - 01/01/03 In loving memory of Mr. Randy C. Brown who passed away seven years ago today. We love and miss you dearly. Your Loving family, Mrs. Hattie Brown, Rhonda, Vest, Barbara, Quran, Saniyah & Elyse. |
DAVIS, Raymond Wade Sr., 70, of Mechanicsville, departed this life January 2, 2010 after battling cancer for the last 10 months. He was retired from Simplex Time Recorder Company, with 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Loving Davis; his son, Raymond Wade Davis Jr.; and granddaughter, Melissa Haley Davis; his daughter, Lisa Davis Dagenhart and husband, David Dagenhart Jr.; three grandkids, Casselyn Faith, Savannah Hope and David Ross Dagenhart III. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service will be held, 1 p.m. Tuesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Asera Care Hospice, 8001 Franklin Farms Drive, Richmond, Va. 23229. |
Rebecca J. Metz |
Jan 3, 2010 The funeral for Rebecca Jamison Metz, 91, of Martinsville, who died Dec. 27, 2009, was held Saturday at Norris Funeral Service Chapel with Minister Ron Mateer officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were W.P. Johnson, Thomas Lawrence, Chris Metz, Trey Metz, Marshall Young, Ruben Brown, Tom Davis, Irvin Kidd, Glenn Turner and A.C. Wilson. |
. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., Make a memorial contribution |
Robert Wayne Carrier LEBANON, Va. A graveside service for Robert Wayne Carrier will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Shipley Cemetery. A procession of family and friends will leave the funeral home at 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Online condolences may be registered at, Robert Wayne Carrier, age 81, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at his home. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
EDWARDS, Robert Happy Anniversary and New Year, my love and my angel. Love, Katrina |
BAILEY, Robert L. "Joe," departed this life January 2, 2010. Remains rest with the Owens Funeral Service, 104 Green Chimneys Ct., Ashland, Va. 23005. Funeral notice later. owensfuneralservices.com |
His parents, Mason Whitt Sr. and Edith Weis Whitt; infant son, David Randall Whitt; and brother, Mason C. Whitt Jr., preceded him in death., He will be remembered with the utmost affection and is survived by children, Robert M. Whitt Jr., Alan Whitt and wife, Maria, Pastors Lynne Marie Freeman and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Brittany Cox, Stephanie Plourde, Nicholas Freeman, Brad and John Machner; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Machner; former wife, Donna Marie Deal;, and numerous nieces and nephews., Memorial services will be held at a later date in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Bradley, W.Va. |
HAMPTON - Robin Wright Deihl was born July 4, 1957 and passed away on Dec. 31, 2009, New Years Eve, her favorite holiday., She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Deihl; and mother, Elaine W. Ciannavei., She is survived by her son, Ryan Lee Spady; sister, Teresa L. Wright-Ward; brother, Kevin R. Wright; partner, David Dunahugh; her two grandbabies, Ari and J.J.; and many other genuine loving family and friends., She lived her life with great will and determination. Happy New Year, CHEERS. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Jan. 9, at 77 Algonquin Rd. Hampton. |
Born to Bruce and Constance Eaton in Buffalo, N.Y., he was the third of four children. He frequently and fondly reminded us that his twin brother, Charles, was the older one., He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Bruce Eaton, and survived by his twin, Charles Eaton of Lebanon, Ind., and his sister, Martha Diebold of Lyme, N.H., Ron entered the U.S. Navy at age 19 years. He completed Nuclear Power School and Submarine school, then served on nuclear submarines for almost 16 years. After an interview with Adm. Hyman Rickover, he was assigned to the newly commissioned aircraft carrier U.S.S. Nimitz and retired after 20 years of service to his country. Ron then went on to work for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington D.C., where he was awarded the NRC Meritorious Service Award for Project Manager Excellence in 1995. He retired from the NRC after 18 years of federal service. He went on to work for 12 years at H & P Inc.; a firm started by great Navy friends. Semi-retired for the past few years, he had become more active in his church and American Legion Post 83 in Mathews., Having owned numerous British sports cars throughout his life and being an avid MG fan, Ron, Rosemary, his sons and grandsons, were active in several sports car organizations notably the MGT Register and NAMGAR and enjoyed gathering and traveling with their many MG friends., Ron's legacy continues to live on in others through his Gift of Life of organ donation., Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 2, 2010, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Main St., Mathews. Burial service will be held on Monday, Jan 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church on Williams Wharf Road, with a reception immediately following at Kingston Parish House, 340 Main St., Mathews, VA., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations which Ron valued, the |
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Rosena May Vance Barr BRISTOL, Tenn. Rosena May Vance Barr, age 89, went to be with the Lord and her husband on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. |
Roy W. Wray |
Jan 3, 2010 The funeral for Roy Woodrow Wray, 92, of Henry, who died Dec. 30, 2009, was held Saturday at Oak Level Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Lumpkin officiating. Burial was in the Wray family cemetery in Henry. Pallbearers were Buren Thomas, Elmer Stone, Jesse Cannaday, Homer Hodges, Stacey Seay, Lewis Turner, Gary Barrow, Justin Spencer and Chris Anderson. Norris Funeral Service and Crematory handled arrangements. |
She was born on Oct. 29, 1918, in Surry County to the late Eldrich and Virginia Bailey., Surviving her are her grandsons, Gregory and Jeffrey Gay of Philadelphia; brother, Loyce Bailey (Dorothy) of Hopewell; great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at First Baptist Church East End, with the Rev. Dr. William J. Marshall officiating, followed by burial in the Hampton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
GILES, Miss Sarah "Toni," of Richmond, departed this life January 2, 2010. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Dillwyn. The Rev. Brad Childress and the Rev. Ronnie Rogers will officiate. Visitation will be held at the Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. A private interment will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Arrangements by the Dunkum Funeral Horne, Dillwyn., Make a memorial contribution |
WILLIAMSBURG - Shirley L. Perk, 90, of Williamsburg, passed suddenly and peacefully while on vacation to her beloved Florida home with family. |
The memorial service for Sidney "Toots" Barnette Herring will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the Covenant Upper School, 175 Hickory Street off 5th Street Extended. |
Virginia Thomas Turner (Gini) Sloan, 73, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Born December 3, 1936, she was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Andrew Thomas and Myrtle Minter Thomas. Surviving are her children, Leon (Lee) Turner Jr. and wife, Debbie, Leslie Leedy and Victoria White and husband, Allen; grandchildren, Jason Cornett and wife, Stacy, Lauren Cornett, Noel and Creek Turner and Lori and Lukas White; greatgrandchildren, Layken and Ashton Cornett; sisters, Shirley Graham, of Hardy, Juanita Humphreys, of Washington, Pa., and Betty Stone, of Roanoke; and one niece; and eight nephews. Mrs. Sloan was a member of Parkway Wesleyan Church. She was employed at several businesses in the Roanoke Valley with the last being Lucas Construction and the Joseph Thomas Center at Richfield, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Parkway Wesleyan Church, 3645 Orange Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory., Make a memorial contribution |
In Jim's early years, in conjunction with his high school training, he learned to rebuild Franklin and Piper Cub airplanes and with this passion, he eventually learned to fly them, leading to the years where he was able to serve his country in the United States Army Air Corps in the Air Training Command, San Antonio Texas. For many years, Jim and his wife were members of The Carolina Swingers Club, where they so enjoyed square dancing with their many friends and Jim learned to "call" the dances. He was a very friendly man who never met a stranger and could always bring a smile to faces, both young and old. Always "upbeat", he had a wonderful sense of humor which served him well throughout the years and got him through a lot of good times, as well as bad. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed., Survivors include two sons, James Edwin 'Ed' Slusher, Jr. and wife, Debbie, David Michael 'Mike' Slusher and wife, Cathy; one brother, Robert Slusher and wife, Virginia, of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Kim S. Gougeon and husband, Kyle, Amy S. Vaughan, Adam Slusher and wife, Malorie, and Lauren Slusher; four great-grandchildren, Alec and Abby Gougeon, and Evan and Ethan Vaughan; several nieces and nephews., . Reverend Mike Harris will officiate. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park., If friends so desire, memorial gifts may be made in Jim's name to Kilgo United Methodist Church, 2101 Belvedere Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205, or to Autism Society of N.C., 505 Oberlin Rd., Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27605, or to The , 222 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202., SLUSHER, James Edwin Sr., Make a memorial contribution |
The family of William A. (Bill, Smitty) Smith wishes to thank our friends, family members, neighbors and the medical staff who comforted us and assisted during the recent illness and death of our loved one. A special thank you for the care and professionalism of Dr. Wiggins, Dr. Zakia Bell and the ICU staff at LewisGale Medical Center. Thank you and may God bless you all., Helen Smith and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
s will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday, January 5, 2010, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Indian Rock Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106-A, Roanoke, Va. 24016, and the , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058. The family will receive friends, Monday, January 4, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 254-3000., Make a memorial contribution |
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JONES, Stevens Meredith died Thursday, December 31, 2009. He was born August 27, 1932 in Richmond to Dorothea A. and Leonard A. Jones, and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah Hastings Jones. He is also survived by three children, Stevens M. Jones Jr., Sarah Jane Wyatt (Russell) and Scott Hastings Jones (Juli); and eight grandchildren, Emily, Harrison and Caroline Jones, Benjamin and Andrew Wyatt and Olivia, Spencer and Carter Jones. He was a 1955 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Architecture, where he was a member of Chi Phi and Alpha Rho Chi, and he attended graduate school at the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. After serving in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers, he returned to Richmond and later became a partner in the firms Marcellus Wright and Partners and Jones and Strange-Boston. He won at least two national architectural design awards, one at Ft. Meade, Md. and another for Langley AFB Hospital. He was a member of Prison Fellowship and served for over 20 years at Goochland and Sussex I Prisons. Steve loved the Lord with every fiber of his being. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. Interment will be private. A reception at the church will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to All Saints Episcopal Church. |
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Donna Hopkins Britt officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution please consider the Calvary Baptist Church, 608 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution |
Sylvia C. Gilley |
Jan 3, 2010 The funeral for Sylvia Caldwell Gilley, 65, of Bassett, who died Dec. 29, 2009, was held Saturday at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Charles Waller officiating. Entombment was in Roselawn Abbey. Pallbearers were Michael Hunt, Darel Holt, Jerry Mize, Tony Hazelwood, Steve Bevers and David Easter. |
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. |
FAULCONER, Thelma Lorraine, 81, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2009. She is survived by three daughters/spouses, Dianne Faulconer, Wendy and Chuck Bowles, Faye and Jimmy Archer; one foster daughter, Kathy Short; six grandchildren, Robin Custalow, Kim Smith, Jason Bowles, Tommy Lloyd, Nichole Lloyd, and Landon Lloyd; seven great-grandchildren, Raleigh Custalow, Lili Custalow, Stuart Smith, Tyler Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Isaac Bowles, and Ryan Bowles. Lorraine was a loving and caring woman who gave so many wonderful memories to her family and is cherished for being such a special mom. Her love for animals was well known, along with her tireless efforts to care for homeless animals. She operated her own Kennel/Clipping Parlor for years. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park with Rev. James Bennett officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HHK-9 Rescue Inc., Box 1505, Ashland, Va. 23005. Arrangements by Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Theresa R. Lizak, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., was born on Sept. 21, 1932, and passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009., She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Army Specialist Raymond Salerno and Sharla Lizak., Survivors include five children, Robin Salerno of Land O'Lakes, Fla., John Lizak of Williamsville, N.Y., Paul Lizak of Crystal City, Fla., Cami Brooks of Smithfield, Va., and Daniel Lizak of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three sisters; two brothers; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren., A private burial will be held in the spring of 2010, at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pa., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HAMPTON - Thomas Jule Bembry Jr., (Col. U.S. Army ret.), 90, of Hampton passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009., Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church,1245 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 18, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Cyprian's Building Fund. |
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MCKNIGHT, Tom, though he passed away in Richmond on December 20, Tom was a true New Yorker at heart. After graduation from Fordham, Tom joined the Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam as an H-34 helicopter pilot. After his discharge, Tom worked for Pfizer for 34 years and served in the Marine Corps Reserves flying H-46's and H-53's, retiring as Colonel. Tom was a true renaissance man: A voracious reader, and passionate about the arts, politics, history, geography, carpentry, inventing, gardening, cooking, oil painting, and restoring old Jaguars. He was a dancing fool, and loved a good party and conversation. As Scout Master, he was so proud that 10 of his cubs went on to become Eagle Scouts. Tom was a proud papa, husband, son and brother. He leaves behind his wife, Carol; and their fantastic kids, Lauren, Emily and Guyon; and daughter-in-law Kim. He loved his mother, Olga Schern; his brothers, Roger and Howard; his sister-in-law, Rosemary; and his nieces, Krissy, Claudia and Christine. A Memorial Mass will be said for Tom at St. Edward's Catholic Church at 12, Saturday, January 9, 2009 with casual dress. Interment will be at Quantico National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Boy Scouts. |
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Marian Phillips Wilson Marian Phillips Wilson, 100, of Goode, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bedford County July 22, 1909, a daughter of the late James Van Phillips and Blanche Hunter Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lenwood Wilson; three sisters, Virgie Owen, Lucille Abbott, Helen Hendrix; six brothers, Odell Phillips, Earl Phillips, Marshall Phillips, Maurice Phillips, Raymond Phillips and Garland Phillips. Marian is survived by her son, Glenn Wilson and his wife, Charlotte, of Goode; her daughter, Faye Blankenship and her husband, Frank, of Goode; her grand daughter, Kristie Newcomb and husband, David, of Goode; and grandson, Mark Blankenship and wife, Stephanie, also of Goode; great-grand children, Spencer Newcomb, Hailee Blankenship, Morgan Blankenship and Marshall Blankenship; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Goode Rescue Squad, PO Box 178 Goode, VA 24556 or to charity of your choice. A celebration of Marian's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Bethany United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tom Thomas and the Rev. Hunter Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Jan. 3, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home. To send condolences online, please visit www.tharp funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443. |
William B. Victorine, 86, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Viola Mae Johnson MARION, Va. Funeral Services for Viola Mae Johnson will be held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Johnson Family. |
CARTER From Walter Carter's Family Thank You One year ago today, we lost our precious patriarch, Walter Carter. Walter was a man of character, who loved his God, family and friends. He was the founder and president of Carter Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. We want to express our appreciation for your thoughtful words of sympathy and for your selfless acts of kindness. You have been there for us as we suffered the greatest hurt we have ever felt. Our heartfelt thanks go out to you, dear family and friends, and to the customers of Carter Heating and Air Conditioning for your years of patronage. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Carolyn, Jennifer, Melissa, Scott, Mike and Best Little Buddy, Benjamin Everyday, in so many ways, memories of Walter flood our way. Though absent, he is ever near, still missed, still loved and ever dear. We love you, Dear Husband-Dad-Papa! |
SHACKLEFORDS - Warren T. 'Little Speck' Redford, 78, passed away on Jan. 2, 2010., A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. |
s 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rocky Gap United Methodist Church. Arrangements by A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
GEORGE, William "Bippy," age 78, of Franklin, Tenn., died on December 31, 2009. Mr. George was a member of the Acca Temple Klownz in Richmond, Va. Mr. George was a business equipment salesman for AM for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda George; two daughters, Janet (Jack) Gaylord of New Hampshire, Patti (Lonnie) Castle of Franklin, Tenn.; two sons, David (Penny) George of Florida and Michael George of LaVergne, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Welton, Betty (Jerry) Hogan; three brothers, John George, Frank (Melba) George, Robert (Carol) George, all of Richmond, Va. A memorial service will be held January 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Grassland Heights Church in Franklin, Tenn. Memorials to Grassland Heights Church. |
William Harry Pensyl, known as "Bill," 52, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at his work, Charlottesville's Flower Man, designing holiday arrangements., Memorial services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Church of Christ, 1525 Rugby Avenue, Charlottesville. |
WILLIAM L. LIGHTFOOT Not a day goes by that you're not missed. ~ Love your wife, kids, and grandchildren. |
. Arrangements are being handled buy Lotz Funeral Home, Salem., Make a memorial contribution |
Marian Phillips Wilson, 100, of Goode, died Friday, January 1, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443, Make a memorial contribution |
s were conducted at Tharp Funeral Home with the Rev. David R. Bayse officiating. Burial in Virginia Memorial Park. To send condolences, please visit, . Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443., Make a memorial contribution |
In Loving Memory of WOOD Larry E. Paw-Paw, 4/4/43-1/6/07, I'll Remember You!, Your voice as soft, as a warm summerbreeze, your sweet laughter, your kind and unselfish ways to everyone!, We all miss you!, Your Wife, Naomi, and Family, Make a memorial contribution |
s 3 p.m. Sunday at Coulson Church of the Brethren, Hillsville. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville., Make a memorial contribution |
Charles Forest Wright, 21, of Franklin County, died Saturday, January 2, 2010. Arrangements by LynchConner Bowman Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution |
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Zemar Morgan BRISTOL, Tenn. Zemar Morgan, age 92, passed away Dec. 31, 2009, at the Cambridge House. He was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Grover and Zella Smith Morgan. He was a chemical operator and a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in World War II and the widower of Bella Hardy Morgan. Survivors include: son, John and Daris Morgan; granddaughters, Michelle Calhoun and husband Duane, Andrea Pierce and husband Sean; great-grandchildren, Morgan Calhoun and Carter Pierce A funeral service will be held Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home. |
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