In Loving Memory Of Aaron Todd Janz April 13, 1980 - September 1, 2004 We love and miss you. Mom, Dad and Lindsey |
MOSBY, Albert M. Sr., departed this life peacefully on April 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Addie B. Lee Mosby; and son, Eugene Mosby. He is survived by his children, four daughters, Alfreda Squire (William), Francine Robertson, Marie Carter and Chandra Barnes (Garry); three sons, James Watkins Jr. (Wylene), Albert Mosby Jr. (Audrey) and Boyd Lee Mosby; six children that he lovingly referred to as his adopted children, Jacqueline Baccus, Barbara Buchanan, Jean Hinton, Brent and Derik Jones and Nicole Page; nine grandchildren, Melvin III, Victor Jr., Tanecia, Kevin, Pam, Winshell, Terice, Avery and Lauren; 21 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, among them devoted Patsy and Richard Mundy; other cousins, relatives and friends; two very special friends, Alphonso Mills and Albert Hinton. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19 and Hull Streets. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 15, 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1501 Decatur St. Interment in Maury Cemetery. |
RADLER (Continued) William F. Radler; two daughters, Alice Radler Casey of Emmaus, Pa. (Jeremiah P. Casey) and Toni Radler of Mechanicsville (James G. Hunt Jr.); three grandchildren, Libby Casey of Washington, D.C., Joy Garlin Hunt of Portland, Oregon, and William Radler Hunt of Durham, N.C. In addition, Alice was predeceased by her parents, Alice and John S. Funk of Charlottesville, five equally independent and sassy sisters, and one outnumbered brother. Alice never told her age, though inquiring minds wanted to know. And you'd be surprised; she was born on September 18, 1922. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. A graveside celebration will be held on Friday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at Washington Memorial Park. |
MILLER, Alida Elizabeth, 82, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord April 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Roger A. Miller Sr. She is survived by three children, Roger (Judy), Richard (Christine) and Robin; eight grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris), Christy (Daniel), Rebecca, Joshua, Katie, Caroline, Hunter, Rachel; one brother, Welcome Carpenter of Rome, N.Y.; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. A service will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m. April 16, 2010, followed by interment at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Va. Contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation . |
Anna Mae Burchette Allen GIBSONVILLE, N.C. Anna Mae Burchette Allen, 88, passed away on April 7, 2010, at Moses Cone Hospital. A funeral service was held Sunday, April 11, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Forbis and Dick Funeral Service with the Rev. Dolly Hunt officiating. Interment followed at Alamance Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Allen was born in Elkhorn, W.Va., on June 2, 1921, to David Luther and Aurelia Patrick Burchette. She was a graduate of Concord College in Athens, W.Va., and was a teacher for the Guilford County Schools. She was a resident of Greensboro for 55 years. She was a member of Alamance Presbyterian Church where she served as church historian, Sunday school teacher, a Bible school teacher, and a member of the Presbyterian Women who honored her with a Lifetime Membership Award. Together with her husband, Roscoe, she compiled the first comprehensive listing of the Alamance Church Cemetery. Mrs. Allen was a member of the Guilford Battle Chapter DAR, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roscoe Jackson Allen; a son, Charles Burchette Allen; sisters, Margaret E. Burchette, Mildred Burchette, Dolores Burchette Mottesheard; and a brother, Clifford Burchette. Mrs. Allen is survived by her son, Roscoe Jackson Allen Jr. and wife Marilyn of Greensboro; her daughter, Dolores "Risa" Allen Witherspoon and husband Jim Witherspoon of Gibsonville; grandchildren, Roscoe J. Allen III of Graham, Jennifer Allen Brannock and husband Chris of Pleasant Garden, Charles Patrick Allen and wife Amy of Crofton, Md., David Witherspoon and wife Lisa of McLeansville, Teresa W. Burgess and husband Joey of Holly Springs, N.C., Michael Witherspoon of Gibsonville, James Witherspoon Jr. and wife Ashley of McLeansville, Allen C. Witherspoon and fianc‚ Pen Slaydon of Whitsett; and brother, David Luther Burchette of Raleigh; 15 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Allen is also survived by special brothers, J.R. Allen and wife Margaret of Abingdon, Va., and Charles F. Allen and wife Jeanette of Kernersville; caregiver Burnette Moore; and special friend, Shirley Simpson, both of Gibsonville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Dr. Roscoe J. Allen and Anna Mae Allen Scholarship Fund; or the Charles Burchette Allen Scholarship Fund at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. Online condolences may be submitted at |
Special thanks to caregivers, Sharon Jordan, Francine Matthews and Norma Shields, as well as the staff of the Blue Unit at Beth Sholom Village. |
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Mary Jane Cifers Arthur SUFFOLK - Mary Jane Cifers Arthur, 92, died April 12, 2010 in her niece's home in Jetersville, Va. She was ..... |
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Laura E. Bailey PORTSMOUTH - Laura Evelyn Bailey, 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010, joining her husband, Howard ..... |
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Barbara A. Smith NORFOLK - Barbara Ann Forman Smith went to be with our Lord March 30, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Archie Smith; son, Robert Tamasian; stepdaughter, Tracey L. Hoffler; two grandsons; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pastor Dan Abbott will officiate the service. After the service, there will be a social gathering at the Christ United Methodist Church, 1601 Bayview Blvd., Norfolk. |
Basnight, Joseph Barkley "J.B." Wednesday, April 14, 2010 2:00 AM |
In Loving Memory Of Joseph Barkley Basnight "J.B." May 5, 1928 - April 14, 2009 God saw you getting tired and a cure was ..... |
JEWELL, Bayard E. Jr., 91, of Midlothian, died February 8, 2010. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia. |
Bernadette Wilson 03-19-1960 - 04-11-1988 Those we love, don't go away. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Love always, Mama, Daddy, Mary Angela, Kathleen, Patrick, Daniel, Elizabeth, and our beautiful families |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Betsy R. Mills, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, surrounded by her family. |
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Edna R. Blythe CORAPEAKE - Edna Earl Rountree Blythe, 89, passed away April 12, 2010. A native of Wilmington, N.C., she was the daughter ..... |
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Joyce Ann Bowden VIRGINIA BEACH - Joyce Ann Bowden, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was preceded ..... |
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Cynthia Ann Brimberry FRANKLIN - Cynthia Ann Brimberry passed away April 13, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1962 at ..... |
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Shae M. Buchanan VIRGINIA BEACH - Shae Matthew Buchanan, 23, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2010. Shae's family is so ..... |
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Lottie Rue Bullard NORFOLK - Mrs. Lottie Rue Trader Bullard, 75, of Cape Charles, Va., formerly of Norfolk, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, ..... |
MALLORY, Calvin C. "Callie," 77, passed away comfortably March 16, 2010. He is survived by his son, Kevin and his daughter-in-law, Kelsey Goff. In his last days Callie spent wonderful times with and was comforted by his two grandchildren, Nick and Chelsi Mallory; his sister, Jean Brooks; and his dearest friend for many years, Mrs. Connie Christian. Callie was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Frye Mallory; parents, Brandon B. Mallory Sr. and Hattie Williams Mallory; his two brothers, Brandon Jr. and Milton Lee. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 19 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Carl Alpheus Pittman, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 11, 2010. |
MATHEWS - Carolina B. Marques, born on Dec. 21, 1909, in Nazare, Portugal, passed away on April 7, 2010. |
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. tonight, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, and other times at 29 Langley Street. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Milford Rollins. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. |
HAYNES - Chantelle M. 01/08/1982 ~ 04/11/2004 In loving memory of our darling Chantelle on the 6th anniversary of her homegoing. We all needed a time for tears, not for the one who is now at peace in Heaven, but for ourselves. We realize that things will never be the same without you. Eternal Love, Montelle (son), Tracy (mother), Shalena (sister), Michael (brother), and family |
WILLIAMS, Charles D., of Richmond, died Monday, April 12, 2010. He is survived by his two sons, Michael S. Williams of N.C. and Stephen D. Williams of Fla.; and brother, Harry Williams of Kinston, N.C.; grandchildren, Edward Williams, Pittsburgh, Christopher and Zachariah Williams, all of Richmond; great-grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth, Jackson, Katherine and Natalie; Mr. Williams is a retiree of CSX Railroad and of the United State Army. He is a WWII veteran, a member of River Road Baptist Church, past deacon and a member of Southampton Tennis Association. A memorial service has not been scheduled. |
SHENANDOAH - Charles Harrison Griffis passed away on April 11, 2010. |
BEALL, Charles "Charley" L., 70, of Richmond, Va., passed away on April 10, 2010, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil H. and Icie M. Beall; sister, Sharon A. Beall; and his youngest son, Jonny "Wishbone" Beall. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on March 12, 1940, and grew up in Joppa, Md. He was in the first graduating class of Edgewood High School. As a member of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Charles graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He entered the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant in May 1964 and served as an electronic engineer in various acquisition and logistics assignments at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; McClellan AFB, California; and Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. While in the Air Force, Charles obtained his Master's in Business Administration in 1974 from the Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California. He began his civil service career in July 1976 as an electronic engineer at the Army Logistics Center, later the Combined Arms Support Command located at Fort Lee, Virginia. During his thirty-one years at Fort Lee, Charles worked on various Research and Development Logistics Software Programs and retired January 3, 2008. He was an Eagle Scout and served as an Explorer Advisor/ Scoutmaster and enjoyed being a Little League coach for baseball, basketball and soccer. He was a competitive tennis and racquetball player, and in retirement he enjoyed playing golf with friends and grandsons as well as riding a road bike with the Richmond Area Bicycling Association. He is survived by his wife, Marlene H. Beall; sons, Michael and wife, Maria, and Gregg and wife, Loriann; stepchildren, Wayne Kickler and wife, Barbara, Kim Miller and husband, John, and Lisa Beck and husband, Mike; brothers, Jim and wife, Judy, of Vail, Ariz., and Ron and wife, Betty, of Abingdon, Md.; sister, Carole Sniegowski and husband, Gary, of Joppa, Md.; 11 grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler, Cameron, Orion, Haiele, Travis, John, Christina, Natalie, Holly and Ashley. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Gwen Beall; and his caring father-in-law, Merril Scarborough. He is survived by many other loving relatives and his wonderful loyal co-workers, friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, April 16. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0214, or Bon Secours Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com |
SEARCY, Charles R., age 66, of Midlothian, died on April 8, 2010. He is survived by two sons, Ryan G. Searcy and Steven C. Searcy; his mother, Gladys Searcy; and his faithful friend, Cammy. Mr. Searcy was a graduate of North Carolina State University, was a mechanical engineer with Reynolds Metals and was a U.S. Army veteran. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. |
She was a warm and caring person, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. |
In Loving Memory Of Christopher C. McKay Jr. September 5, 1930 - April 14, 2008 It's been two years since God called you home. We love you and miss you even more. Your loving wife - Juanita, Your son- Lester and daughter-in-law - Kiki, Your grandsons - Niko and Dimitri |
Christopher "Chris" David Gardner II, Christopher "Chris" David Gardner II, 24, died on Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia., Born on July 21, 1985, in Alexandria, Virginia, he graduated from Osbourn High School in 2003 and earned a B.A. in Media Production from Radford University in 2007. He worked for Channel 29 News (NBC29) in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a media photographer. Chris was an avid video game player and had a passion for traveling. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile, creativity, loyalty, and sense of humor., Chris was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend., He is survived by parents, Christopher and Jean Gardner of Madison, Alabama; a sister, Ashleigh Volker of Kennesaw, Georgia; and grandparents, LeRoy and Petrina Spence of Herndon, Virginia, and Constance Gardner of Falls Church, Virginia., He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Murray Gardner. He will be missed by his girlfriend, Valerie, and by friends who were such an important part of his life., A celebration of Chris's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Falling Moon Farm in Warrenton, Virginia. |
MACKIN, Christopher James-Alan "CJ," of Richmond, passed away suddenly on April 4, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Bergreen; mother and stepfather, Barbara and Clark Spain of Powhatan; father and stepmother, Timothy and Faye Mackin of Disputanta; brothers, Tony Mackin of Hopewell, and Jonathan Spain; sister, Kim Vogel of Colonial Heights; sons, James Logan and Christopher Joseph Mackin; devoted friend, Racheal; stepbrothers, Thomas and Robert Williams; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2901 Jude's Ferry Rd., Powhatan, Va. 23139. Viewing will be private. Please have flowers delivered to the church on Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon. |
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at New Town United Methodist Church, 5209 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188. |
Cleo McCready BRISTOL, Tenn. Cleo McCready, age 62, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010. She was born Feb. 7, 1948, to the late Gilbert Hayden and Lucille Johnson Hayden, and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. Survivors: son, Jason McCready and wife Angie; brothers, Leo Hayden and wife Carrie, Pat Hayden and wife Betsy; grandchildren, Harrison and Philip McCready; niece, Amy Hayden; very special friend, Jackie. The burial for Mrs. McCready will be private. Online condolences may be registered at |
Clyde Alma Byrd Potter, 98, of Martinsville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Funeral 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville, Va. |
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Cora Lee (Saylor) Thomas, 88, of Mechum's River, Virginia, died on Friday, April 9, 2010, after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer. She had resided at Hospice House for the past three months., Cora was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina, on February 15, 1922, to the late Henry Arthur Saylor and Nola (Buchanan) Saylor. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Saylor formerly of Cullen, Virginia, and Lucille (Saylor) Krygier, formerly of South Carolina., In addition to her parents, her brother and sister, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Bernis E. Thomas, who died on September 29, 2009. They were a remarkable couple. Their faith in God carried them through some terrible events. A son, David Arthur died on Christmas Day, 1979. He was 25 years old. A daughter, Juanita Ann "Judy" (Thomas) Shiflet died on March 5, 1985 from scleraderma - a disease which took such a toll on her health for many years. She was almost 39 years old when she died. A granddaughter, Monica Lorraine (Thomas) Maxim died in January 2009. She was 30 years old., Two children survive mom, a son, Kenneth E. Thomas and his wife, Betty, of Mechum's River, Virginia; and a daughter, Alice Marie (Thomas) Haney and her husband, James Edward Haney, of Palmyra, Virginia. She is also survived by a sister, Anna Mae (Saylor) Taylor of Cullen, Virginia; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Hazel (Thomas) Bauernfeind of Baltimore, Maryland, and the Reverend Joyce Kramer of Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who survive her. Many nieces and cousins survive her, too. Mom had the job of raising children, while Dad was often overseas., They were married in 1943, so he was serving his country during wartime and was in danger many times. He had a career in the United States Navy. When he retired in 1958, we moved to our home at Mechum's River, near Crozet, Virginia. Soon, mom was working alongside of Mrs. Agnes Sandridge of Crozet, Virginia, managing the school cafeteria at Crozet Elementary. Later she worked some at Brownsville Elementary. Our parents served faithfully in their church, Hillsboro Baptist in Yancey's Mill, Virginia., They were also active members of the Douglas Hall Kirby VFW Post 8436 in Yancey's Mill, Virginia., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Hillsboro Baptist Church. There will be a reception following at the church. Burial for our parents will be for family only at Hillsboro Church Cemetery., The family wishes to acknowledge the Hospice of the Piedmont for their help in our parents' care since 2009. Also, the Hospice House on Park Street gave mom such loving care the last months of her life., We ask that contributions be made either to the Douglas Hall Kirby VFW Post 8436 at Yancey's Mill, Virginia, or to Hospice of the Piedmont. We appreciate all the expressions of love from friends and family to Mom and Dad over the years. As they blessed many lives, they were blessed by the love of so many of you. |
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Redding Boyd Cutler CHESAPEAKE - Redding Boyd "R.B" Cutler, 88, passed away April 11, 2010. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, ..... |
Cynthia Ann Brimberry FRANKLIN - Cynthia Ann Brimberry passed away April 13, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1962 at the Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, R.I. As the daughter of a career naval officer, she lived in many different locations during her youth before settling in Denton, Texas where she resided with her husband and family for many years before moving to Franklin seven years ago. Cindy is survived by her father and stepmother, Herbert and Sophia Taylor of Ivor; her mother, Mary Sue Taylor of Georgetown, Texas; her husband of 29 years, Billy Brimberry of Franklin; four children, William "Will" Brimberry and Christopher "Chris" Brimberry, both of Franklin, Kimberly "Kim" Brimberry of Denton, Texas, and Nichole Brimberry of Franklin. She is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Jay Taylor and Kenneth Taylor, both of Georgetown, Texas, Donald Taylor of Dallas, and Sandra Spencer of McKinney, Texas. Cindy is also survived by, and would want us to mention, her Aunt Lou and Uncle Rob of Lewisville, Texas, whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Wayne Taylor. As an adult, Cindy worked off and on for many years as a secretary, stenographer, bookkeeper, and office manager. She loved all kinds of music but was partial to country music based on her adopted state of Texas. In addition to music she loved dancing, camping, fishing, and swimming and always enjoyed a day on the beach. She was a devoted wife, mother and daughter who loved helping others. In addition to her loving family, she leaves behind many, many friends and relations, some of who have traveled thousands of miles to be with her during her last days on earth. Two very close friends of 18 years, Bo and Sandra Barr of Brownwood, Texas, have been here to support Cindy and her family in her time of need. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of one's choice. www. wrightfuneralhome.org. |
DANDRIDGE - PRESTON In loving memory of my sister, Dorothy L. Dandridge and brother, Yancey O. Preston, who passed away 4/11/1986 and 4/29/1991. You will never be forgotten, for no one can take your place. Still I cherish your memories, that years can never erase. Sister, Aretta |
David G. Ward, after a courageous battle with cancer, died on Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He faced death fearlessly, just as he had lived, with unwavering hope in Christ. Known for his love of family and community, he was surrounded by a multitude of friends to the very end. He was 46., Born June 20, 1963, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Dick and Margo Ward, he graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1981. In 1986, he married his "High School Sweetheart", Joanne Underwood. The couple moved to the Charlottesville area in 1991., David Ward held engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and was the Senior Technical Director and President of Barron Associates in Charlottesville. Highly respected in his field, he authored numerous publications and served as the Chair of important national and international committees and conferences. Mr. Ward's research was concentrated in stochastic optimization of complex systems, robust on-line parameter identification, and receding-horizon optimal control. In 1996, Mr. Ward spearheaded the development of an adaptive flight control system that was the first ever to be successfully flight tested., An avid outdoors person, David's life was full of adventure. From piloting small aircraft to mountain biking, playing squash, zip-lining, riding motorcycles, and whitewater rafting, he was always moving. A committed Christian, he was a highly influential leader and skillful Bible teacher who served on the board of Elders in the churches he attended over the years. Dozens of men considered him their "best friend". Intensely humorous, loyal and honest, David was known for his direct but relational style of communicating, loving people enough to tell them the truth and buy them a beer., David Ward was a faithful husband and a loving father. He is survived by his wife; four children, Danielle, Karisa, Caleb, and Nicole; his parents; his brother, Tom Ward, and sister-in-law, Michele, all of Earlysville., A time of viewing and public visitation will be hosted from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, with an open microphone for sharing memories from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Community Church, 5372 Lake Saponi Terrace, Barboursville., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Christ Community Church, 329 Riverside Avenue, in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a reception following. There will be a private interment for immediate family members only., In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable contributions be made to Rivanna Community Church Prague Fund (a rehabilitation mission for drug and alcohol abusers in the Czech Republic), c/o Rivanna Community Church, P.O. Box 587, Ruckersville, VA 22968. |
David John Rochford Jr., 76, of Oakton, Va., died on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Vale United Methodist Church, Oakton. Arrangements by Family Choice Funerals, 540-491-9994. |
In Loving Memory of Dawn M. GRAYBILL April 14, 1969 ~ March 30, 2008, Today we celebrate your life. Always there to lend a hand, to talk to and to make us laugh. You brought joy and happiness to our lives. These memories will never fade. You were truly God's special gift., Sadly missed by,, Mother-Sharon, Father-Charles, Special friend-Greg, Family & Friends |
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Nancy Decker NORFOLK - Nancy Jane Decker, 79, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at a local hospital. Born in Chicago, Ill., to the ..... |
Diane Stovall Harris NORFOLK - Diane Stovall Harris of the 4500 block of Larkin St. died April 7, 2010. She is survived by her three daughters, Sarah Brooks, Meshell Stovall, and Shanell Stovall; two sons, Anthony Brooks and Floyd Stovall; one sister, Brenda Felton; three brothers, Sammie, Willie and Johnnie Brooks; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Friday, April 16, in Calvary Revival Church with Bishop Courtney McBath presiding. Burial will be held in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Graves Funeral Home is in charge. www.gravesfuneralhomeinc.com. |
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Williamsburg Landing Resident's Fund, 5700 Williamsburg Landing Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23185; or Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 352, Williamsburg, VA 23187. |
Doris Irene Arnold, 69, of Pulaski, Va., died on Monday, April 12, 2010. Graveside service 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wythe County. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. |
MEADOWS - Dorothy Magee Remembering our friend, "Dot", on her 76th birthday. Dearly loved and missed. ~Ruth & Delia |
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HAMMACK, Elise Eugenia Bowles, 85, of Richmond, died April 9, 2010 at The Hermitage at Cedarfield. Few words can describe Elise, but she will be fondly remembered for her compassion, wit, humor and intelligence. She was born at home in Jordan Mines, Virginia, the daughter of Dr. Eugene Knight and Eleanor Taylor Bowles, the sixth of their seven children. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Ellis Hammack; a son, John Knight Hammack; sisters, Dorothy Sarto and Ellen Knight Bowles; and brothers, Joel and Cabell Bowles. Prior to marrying on April 6, 1946, she attended Richmond Professional Institute. For over 15 years, Elise worked in the Richmond City School system at Chandler, Henderson and Albert Hill Middle Schools. Survivors include her children, Elissa Penn (Alan) of Glen Allen, Robert E. Hammack Jr. (Robert Moon) of Palm Springs, Calif., and Eleanor Harris (Jeff) of Goochland County; grandchildren, Melissa Penn, Emily Harris and Robert Clay Harris; sister, Sarah Kelly; and brother, Edward Bowles. A memorial service will be held at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 16, at 2 p.m. Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. |
BLAND - Ethel In loving memory of wife, mom and grandma. We miss you. The Family |
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Memorial Gardens, Lexington, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, 21 East Midland Trail, Buena Vista, Va. |
Earl F. Sorrells Jr., 59, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010. Earl "The Body" was a native of Buena Vista, Va., and was a resident of the Peninsula for 39 years. He was employed with Newport News Shipbuilding as a painter in the X33 Department for 39 years. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed NASCAR and was a big Earnhardt fan. Earl was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Andrews; and her husband, Andy. He is survived by his father, Earl F. Sorrells and his wife, Dorothy, of Buena Vista, Va.; son, Roy Sorrells and his wife, Danielle, of Grafton; daughter, Jennifer Bonniville and her husband, Joshua, of Hampton; niece, Shannon Donald, of Lynchburg, Va.; fiancée, Freda Shackelford, of Yorktown, Va.; sister, Peggy Watkins, of Madison Heights, Va.; and two grandsons, CJ and Steven. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens, Lexington, Va., with the Rev. Larry Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the, , 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Va. 22311. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Bolling Grose & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va. |
POWELL - Early "Earl" Today is your Birthday my love. I miss you so much. I love you then, I love you now. I'll always love you. Your wife, Mary & Family |
TOPPING - Earnest "Buck" Bristow Sr., age 67, of Topping, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010. |
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The family will receive guests form 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the funeral home. Her funeral service celebrating the life she lived will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, in St. John Baptist Church, 1397 Penniman Rd., Williamsburg. |
CORAPEAKE, N.C. - Edna Earl Rountree Blythe, 89, of Corapeake, N.C., passed away on April 12, 2010. |
Edna R. Blythe CORAPEAKE - Edna Earl Rountree Blythe, 89, passed away April 12, 2010. A native of Wilmington, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lucious Hurley Rountree and Sadie Belle Carter and also predeceased by a brother, Eldred Vincent Rountree Sr. She was a graduate of Sunbury High School and completed nursing and business courses. She retired from the C&P Telephone Company where she was chief operator and supervisor. Edna Earl was a member of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, a member of the United Methodist Women, a member of Hudson Hornsby Circle, and a charter member of the Franklin Women's Club. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, the Rev. Clifton C. Blythe Jr. of Corapeake; three sons and daughters-in-law, C. Earl Blythe (Louise) of Franklin, Stephen E. Blythe (JoAnn) of Chesapeake, and Barry C. Blythe (Barbara) of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Christine Earl Blythe, Ryan Stephen Blythe, Amy Blythe Sims, and Sarah Blythe Jordan; three great grandchildren, Carter Sidney Nham, Caroline Blythe Nham and John Paul (Jack) Sims IV. A funeral will be held at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, on Thursday, April 15, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Susan Reaves and the Rev. Michael Reaves officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk. Friends may join the family for visitation today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 301 West First Ave., Franklin, VA 23851 (or P.O. Box 218, Franklin, VA 23851) or Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 5616 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701, c/o Blythe Memorial Fund. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to caregivers, Stephanie Hall, Lenora Harrell and Susan Webb for their dedicated, compassionate and loving care. |
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Elsie M. Sellers VIRGINIA BEACH - Elsie M. Sellers, 93, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2010. She was born Dec. 21, 1916 in Norris City, Ill., the daughter of the late Luther and Anna Jordan. Elsie was a life member of the Fairfield Garden Club, serving as their chaplain. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and the Navy Marine Society. Elsie was also a member of Community United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Elmer Edward Sellers and son, Rocky Sellers. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kay L. Oldfield and husband Dr. Ronald E. Oldfield of Virginia Beach; her son, Dennis J. Sellers of Lancaster, Calif.; three grandchildren, Mark E. Oldfield and wife Megan of Virginia Beach, Donna Hope and husband Chris of Virginia Beach and Selena Guetzlaff of Rosamond, Calif.; and four great-grandchildren, Walker and Macrae Hope of Virginia Beach and Brittany and Amanda Guetzlaff of Rosamond, Calif. A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464 or Heartland Hospice, 5029 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. You may offer your love and condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com. |
Emma Jean Winton Cregar, 86, formerly of Wytheville, Va., passed away April 6, 2010. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. |
SHACKLEFORDS - Ernest J. Shine Jr., 85, of Shacklefords, Va., passed away April 10, 2010. |
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BAKER, Florence Taylor, 85, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was born in Amelia County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Baker; parents, Ethel Morrison Taylor and Charles Taylor; brothers, Edgar, Ben and William Taylor; and sister, Ruth Taylor Henderson. She is survived by her son, Dennis Baker; daughter, Debra Baker Greene; son-in-law, Steve Greene; grandson, Ronald Greene; granddaughters, Melissa Baker Keller and Jennifer Baker; and great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Greene and Jessica Boles. Retired from Henrico County Food Service, member of Three Chopt Church of Christ, she loved doing for others and touched many people with her thoughtful letters and cards. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Fonda Fern Porter, 70, of Radford, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Memorial service, Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 2 p.m., at Blacksburg Baptist Church. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, 540-382-2612. |
FISHER, Fred C., 74, of Richmond and Gwynn's Island, died on Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Sue C. Fisher; first wife, Dudley Warmath Fisher; daughter, Grace K. Fisher; and brother, William Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mayo Fisher; son, J. Christian Fisher (Nancy); daughter, Lisa Fisher Crum (Matthew); grandchildren, Billy and Jennifer Fisher and Brice and Morgan Crum; stepchildren, Lisa Cashwell and her children, Kristen and Austin, David Hinckle (Veronica) and his children, Amanda and Emily, and Colin Hinckle (Linda) and his children, Kate and Nick. Fred was a 1957 graduate of Vanderbilt University. He retired as a Major from the Tennessee Air National Guard. He was an active member of Seventh Street Christian Church, where he was an Elder, Deacon, Treasurer and Board Chairman. He worked at Cain Sloan Department Store in Nashville and for Thalhimers in Richmond. He was a member of Westhampton Masonic Lodge No. 302, AF&AM, the Westwood Club and the Mathews Yacht Club. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, at Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23221. Interment will be held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seventh Street Christian Church Memorial Fund. |
Fred Latimer Hadsel, 94, of Lexington, Va., a retired United States Ambassador and Director of the George C. Marshall Foundation, died on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at his home. He had lived in Lexington since 1974. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Winifred Nelson Hadsel, in 2009. He was born on March 11, 1916, in Oxford, Ohio, the son of the late Fred Latimer Hadsel and Mary Perine Hadsel. He earned his undergraduate degree (Phi Beta Kappa) at Miami University where his father was a professor of Latin. He held a master's degree in history and international relations from Clark University in Massachusetts and a doctoral degree in European history from the University of Chicago. He joined the Department of State in 1946, later entering the Foreign Service. He served as First Secretary for African Affairs in London, Deputy Chief of Mission in Ethiopia, Ambassador in Somalia and Ambassador in Ghana, retiring in 1974. He was Director of the George Marshall Foundation from 1974 to 1985. He is survived by his three daughters, Christine Hadsel, of Burlington, Vt., Winifred "Kit" Hadsel Huffman, of Lexington, and Jane Hadsel Spooner, of London, England; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at R.E. Lee Episcopal Memorial Church, Lexington. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va. |
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Jerry G. Frederick Sr. MOYOCK - Jerry Glynn "J. Fred" Frederick Sr., 65, died Sunday, April 11, 2010. Mr. Frederick was born in Madisonville, ..... |
Gail Davidson Hubbard PORTSMOUTH - Beverly Gail Davidson Hubbard, 60, of the 5000 block of Reese Drive, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. She was a native of Norfolk and was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Ethel Irene Cones Davidson. She was a retired secretary for NARF and a member of Western Branch Community Church and the Red Hat Society. Survivors include two sisters, Cathy D. Kiehl and her husband Chuck of Charlottesville, Va., and JoAnne D. Dixon and husband J. Edward Dixon Jr. of Windsor, Va.; three nieces, Krista Bell, Courtney Lowe and Angela Powell; two nephews, John Wesley Heptinstall and Ryan E. Dixon; and an uncle, Lonnie G. Cones and wife Doris. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, in the Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, by the Rev. William Dawson. Entombment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Mausoleum. In remembrance of her beloved pets, memorials may be made to a local animal shelter. She's at peace now. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
Gary E. Thompson, 62, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was a member of New Hope Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward A. (Ed) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Thompson; mother, Della T. Thompson; children, Gary Thompson II and wife, Anastasia, Jessica T. Baldwin and husband, Jody, Abby Jones, Chris Jones, and Trevor Jones; grandchildren, Abigail Thompson, Alex and Hunter Thompson, and Emma Baldwin; brother, Steven L. Thompson and wife, Lou; uncle, Jack Trent and wife, Lois; and aunts, Ruby Garrett and husband, Kenneth, and Lucy Hill. Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at New Hope Christian Church. Pastor Pete Eisenberg will officiate. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton Ave. from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Gary's honor may be made to New Hope Christian Church Small Groups Ministry. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
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Gene Stuart Matthis ABINGDON, Va. Gene Stuart Matthis died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 12, 2010, in the Bristol Re gional Medical Center following a short illness. He was 81. Gene was born in Harlan, Ky., in 1928, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Mining Engineering and served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He had a distinguished career in the coal industry working for Princess Elkhorn Coal Company, Island Creek and others before retiring as president of Pittston Coal Company. It was in his retirement, however, that he found his true vocation of service. An active member of the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, Abingdon Kiwanis, the Washington County Historical Society, Boy Scouts, Sons of the American Revolution and other civic organizations, Gene volunteered countless hours on dozens of community projects such as the Virginia Creeper Trail, the Sinking Spring Cemetery and the Penn House. Gene Matthis had a tremendous love of life and learning. He researched local and family history, played bridge, learned to speak German and always kept active and involved. Gene was a master woodworker, making beautiful furniture for his friends and family. He loved sports, especially Bristol White Sox baseball and Kentucky basketball. He was cherished and admired by so many as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Gene Matthis is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Jane Ellen Tye "Jet" Matthis of Abingdon and formerly of Harlan; three children, Susan Johnson and husband Gary of Richwood, W.Va., Sarah Vandegrift and husband Rob of Georgetown, Ky., and Gene Stuart Matthis II and wife Judy of Charlotte, N.C. Other survivors include a brother, Bill Matthis of Litchfield, Ill.; two sisters, Ruth Stifel of Toledo, Ohio, and Rose Parsons of Gainesville, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating the life of Gene Matthis will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon with Rev. Beth Yarborough officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Sinking Spring Church, 136 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210, in memory of Gene Stuart Matthis. Frost Funeral Home, 250 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA is honored to serve the family of Mr. Matthis and online condolences may be submitted to his family at |
Gene Stuart Matthis, 81, of Abingdon, Va., died Monday, April 12, 2010. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon. Arrangements by Frost Funeral Home, Abingdon, Va. |
COLES, Geraldine A., of 5314 Stokes Lane, died April 13, 2010. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
GLOUCESTER - Gladys L. Hill departed this life on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. |
Gwendolyn "Dottye" Blankenship Trull Bennington Gwendolyn "Dottye" went home to God on Friday, April 9, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
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Diane Stovall Harris NORFOLK - Diane Stovall Harris of the 4500 block of Larkin St. died April 7, 2010. She is survived by her ..... |
Harry W. Whiteside Jr., 83, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday evening, April 10, 2010. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class, was a deacon, a member of the Sanctuary Choir, and former finance committee chairman. Mr. Whiteside was a naval veteran of World War II., He graduated from William Fleming High School (where he was senior class president) and was also a graduate of Roanoke College (where he served as president of the student body). Harry graduated from the University of Indiana Savings and Loan Graduate School. He was the former president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association, the former vice-president of Charter Federal Savings and Loan, and a past chairman of the Virginia Savings and Loan League., Mr. Whiteside was a past president of the Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center, a past president of the Backbone Club of the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, and a past chairman of the Roanoke Valley United Way. Harry was a past president of the Golden Colonels of William Fleming High School. He was a member (since 1964) and past president of the Cosmopolitan Club of Roanoke, and was a leader of the club in organizing the annual Cosmopolitan Track Meet beginning in 1966. Mr. Whiteside served 28 years as a football official, and was a past secretary of the Western Virginia Football Officials Association., Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Rebecca "Becky" M. Whiteside, of Roanoke; three children and their spouses, Katherine and Dean Anderson, of Garrison, N.Y., Harry W. III and Joan Whiteside, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Tom and Kate Whiteside, of Durham, N.C.; a brother and his wife, Bob and Carol Whiteside, of Roanoke; two stepchildren and their spouses, Sue and Les Saunders, of Cary, N.C., and David and Ann Watson Irvin, of Richmond; and 13 grandchildren, Micah Hales, August Hales, Emily Whiteside McCoy, Grace Whiteside, Ben Whiteside, Ripley Whiteside, Alice Whiteside, Phoebe Dodge, Elizabeth Hartley, Matthew Hartley, Ben Saunders, Taylor Irvin, and Jack Irvin., A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from Virginia Heights Baptist Church with the Reverend C. Nelson Harris officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends during a reception at the church immediately following the service., In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 2014 Memorial Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015 or to the Cosmopolitan Track Scholarship Fund, Attention: Randy Lower, 1234 Maple Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
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Maxwell Hedgepeth PORTSMOUTH - Maxwell Levi "Mac" Hedgepeth, 81, left this earth on April 12, 2010 to be with his Lord and Savior after ..... |
FINNEY, Mrs. Helen P., of Richmond, departed this life April 13, 2010. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Street. Funeral notice later. |
Helen S. Seluga NORFOLK - Helen S. Seluga, 92, of the 8000 block of Carlton St., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Helen was the widow of Steve J. Seluga. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council No. 3548, and the Ladies Golf Association of Ocean View. She is survived by two daughters, Lorraine Richardson and Stephanie Joy; grandchildren, Steve Camper, Kimberly Kelley, Kenneth Hershberger, Stacy Fuqua, Whitney Richardson and Jeremy Joy; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was also predeceased by two daughters, Evelyn Stevens and Julie Hershberger. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. hollomon-brown.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . |
Henry Goldbach, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, Catholic Church of The Transfiguration, Fincastle. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. |
JONES, Herbert Henry, 72, of Baltimore, formerly of Richmond, son of the late Carrie Jones, departed this life April 12, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, four sons, eight grandchildren and one sister. Remains rest at March Funeral Home West, 4300 Wabash Ave., Baltimore, Md. Funeral services 12 noon Friday, April 16, at Huber Memorial Church, 5701 York Rd., Baltimore, Md. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. |
Herbert E. Powell PORTSMOUTH - Herbert E. Powell, 79, closed his eyes and opened them in the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2010. Herbert was the son of the late Samuel and Dora O. Powell. He is survived by his brother, Waverly M. "Red" Powell; "special niece Joyce G. Smith of Portsmouth; another niece, Lorraine Jones of Forest Park, Ga.; a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in New Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. A wake will be held today from 6 to 7 p.m. in Corprew Funeral Home. |
Hobert Cecil Hickman BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral service Hobert Cecil Hickman will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Wheeler and D.A. Cunningham officiating. The burial will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Gail Davidson Hubbard PORTSMOUTH - Beverly Gail Davidson Hubbard, 60, of the 5000 block of Reese Drive, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. She ..... |
Irene Goddard McMahon, 67, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, April 11, 2010. A Mass of Resurrection will be said 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta, Va. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360. |
Irene Venable "Reany" Street ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Irene Venable "Reany" Street will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Dr. Paul Bufford and Rev. David Robins officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, Va. Pallbearers will be Marty Manuel, Dan Asher, Brad Stiltner, David Farris II, Clinton Long and Jim Preas. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ronnie Brown, Dr. Bob Brown and Ron Bomers. The family will receive friends at the Forest Hills Chapel from 12 until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Expressions of sympathy can be made by visiting |
Isabelle Victoria Webster, 95, of Salem, Va., died on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Graveside service 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-981-2100. |
James L. Bradley Glade Spring, Va. Mr. James L. Bradley, 423 Sweetbrier, departed this life on Monday, April 12, 2010, after a brief illness. Arrangements are incomplete. Mr. James L. Bradley and Family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-764-8584 |
James C. Bradley, 74, of Lindside, W.Va., died on Monday, April 12, 2010. Funeral 4 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Lindside United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Wickline Funeral Home of Lindside, W.Va., 304-753-5356. |
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010, at Andrews Funeral Home in Gloucester, Va. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Ken Waclo, will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 13, 2010, at Bellamy United Methodist Church, Bellamy, Va., followed by a graveside service at Gloucester Point Cemetery, Gloucester Point. |
SANDERSON, James Garland "Sandy," 84, of Cartersville, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Sanderson of Cartersville, Va., died on April 9, 2010. His wife of 54 years, Nancy McArdle Sanderson; and daughter, Pamela Sanderson, preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters, Jocelyn Crooker, Laurie Sanderson and Ashley Rymer; sons, James Sanderson Jr. and Roger Sanderson; daughters-in-law, Julie Sanderson and Loretta Sanderson; sons-in-law, Alan Crooker, Kevin Montgomery and Dennis Rymer; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Audrey Robinson; brothers, William Sanderson, Eldridge Sanderson and John Sanderson. James Garland enjoyed farming and his 38-year career as an agronomist for Southern States Cooperative. He enjoyed people and loved to motivate young people. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church, 1313 Cartersville Rd., Cartersville, Va. 23027, with visitation at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of James Garland Sanderson to the Cumberland Library, 1539 Anderson Hwy., Cumberland, Va. 23040. |
James Randolph (Jimmy) Keister, 79, of Radford, Va., passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010. Jimmy was born on July 6, 1930, to the late Joe and Daisy Smart Keister. He was also predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Lawson Keister; and sister, Jean Thornsbury. Jimmy was a Korean War Veteran that was awarded the Bronze Star. He was also a retired life-long farmer. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Bobby Alls, of Riner, and Gail and Danny Quesenberry, of Shiloh; son, Rodney Keister, of Radford; cousin, Silas Cox, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Keith and Kelly Ferrell, Paige Keister, and Ethan Alls; and stepgrandchildren, Lea Ann Knick, Sharon Quesenberry, and Amy Quesenberry. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from the Rockford Cemetery in Fairlawn, Va., with the Reverend Ernest Depew officiating. Radford VFW Post #776 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va. |
James A. "Bud" Tester Jr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral services for James A. "Bud" Tester Jr. will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Sharretts Cemetery with Rev. Paul Brown and Rev. Johnny Dillard officiating. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Jean Dunn Bales, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bales was born on January 4, 1923, in Red Sulphur Springs, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Harry Richard Dunn and Beulah Martin Dunn. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl D. Dunn and Bobby Dunn; and one son-inlaw, Edwin (Cotton) Martin. Mrs. Bales was a retired employee of the Celanese Corporation in Narrows and also work as a Sales Clerk and Bookkeeper at the Ingram Furniture Store in Pearisburg for over 50 years and was a special friend and caregiver to Edith Ingram of Riverview Nursing Home. She was a member of the Red Sulphur Springs Methodist Church and in the last few years attended the Providence Methodist Church in Wilburn Valley. She dearly cherished her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and her little four legged friend, Molly. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn (Tiny) B. Martin, of Pearisburg; four sisters, Frances Bales, of Peterstown, W.Va., Joan White, of Red Jacket, W.Va., Trixie Martin and husband, Frankie, of Ballard, W.Va., and Louise Davis, of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Harry R. Dunn Jr. and wife, Bettie, of Nashville, Tenn., Walter J. Dunn and wife, Betty, of Smith Mountain Lake, and James H. (Sonny) Dunn and wife, Betty, of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Eddie Martin and wife, Janet, and Bryan Johnson and wife, Shelley; two stepgrandchildren, Brittany Canterbury and fiance, Jeffery Ratcliffe, and Taylor Canterbury; and four great-grandchildren, Skyler Martin, Haley Johnson, Kylie Johnson and Rylie Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Birchlawn Abbey with the Rev. Gary Poff, the Rev. Ted Anders and Trixie Martin officiating. There will be a private family viewing at the Givens Funeral Home before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Providence Methodist Church, Wilburn Valley, Pearisburg, Va. 24134. Online condolences can be sent to the family at |
Jeffrey Wayne Shifflett, 48, of Buena Vista, Va., died April 9, 2010. Funeral services 2 p.m. April 14, 2010, at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1702 Chestnut Ave. Arrangements by Bolling, Gross & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista. |
Jerry G. Frederick Sr. MOYOCK - Jerry Glynn "J. Fred" Frederick Sr., 65, died Sunday, April 11, 2010. Mr. Frederick was born in Madisonville, La. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy for more than 25 years. He had worked at Air Systems International for 10 years and was an avid horseshoe player. Left to cherish his memory are sons, Alfred A. Frederick and wife Lisa of Slidell, La., Jerry G. Frederick Jr. and wife Maureen of Manchester, N.J., and David E. Frederick and fiancée Patti L. Shaffer of Moyock; daughters, Traci, Staci and Windi Frederick of Snow Hill, N.C.; fiancée, Deborah Kail; and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends in Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, 929 Battlefield Blvd. South, Chesapeake, VA 23322 on Friday from 2 until 4 p.m. with the funeral following. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
GAITERS, Jerry Richard Sr., 85, of Richmond, departed this life April 9, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Gaiters. He leaves to cherish his loving memory three daughters, Barbara Tanner, Phyllis Gardner and Gwendolyn Ross (Douglas); two sons, Jerry Jr. and Keith Gaiters; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Caesar Gaiters Jr.; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, April 16, 2010 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Douglas Ross officiating. |
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John Carl Franklin, 70, of Burnsville, Va., died on Monday, April 12, 2010. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Va. |
TODD, Capt. John E., USA (Ret.), World War II, Korea and Vietnam veteran, passed away suddenly at Augusta Health. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jessie F. Todd; two sons, John E. Todd Jr. and Jeffrey S. Todd; two daughters, Cheryl J. Todd and Michell L. Todd; and deceased daughter, Darcel A. Todd; two granddaughters, Jessica L. Halterman and Emerald L. Halterman. John E. Todd was a man of great integrity, strength and high character to all who knew him and in everything he did. He was a blessing to those around him, modeling the love and unconditional acceptance of Christ. Capt. Todd's Air Corps, Army Air Corps, Air Force and Army distinguished career spanned 22 years with the following assignments: World War II B-17 Crew Gunner, Korea 508th RCT (ABN) 27th Infantry Regiment/25th Div-Ranger, 77th Special Forces (ABN), activated 1st Special Forces Group (ABN) Okinawa, Malaya British Far East Land Forces Guerilla Warfare, Korea Special Forces Senior Advisor to ROK 1st Special Forces Group (ABN), Taiwan Special Forces, Senior Special Forces Advisor (CIA-TS) Vietnam-Spl Vn Opn's, Senior Special Forces Advisor Airborne Training to Hawaii SF Detachment, Taiwan Joint Operations with Chinese/U.S. Forces, and completed his Army career in February 1964. During his military career he found time to be a Black Belt Karate/Judo expert and was an active National Rifle Association Instructor. Capt. John E. Todd, USA (Ret.) pursued his love of higher education by earning a B.S. Degree from the University of Maryland in 1965. He was a Government/ Math teacher and assistant football coach at Riverheads High School. John was also a seventh grade elementary school assistant principal. Continuing to pursue higher education he earned a Master's in Education (Special ED) and a Doctoral Degree (Education Specialist) from the University of Virginia. From there John was the superintendent of Virginia Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation staff for the largest unit in the state. Due to his military-connected disabilities he had to resign from that position. John's later years were devoted to his farm and love of his cows. He is dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family, fellow soldiers and friends. He was a true patriot who was devoted to serving his country. Services with Full Military Honors will be held 9 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Disabled Veterans, 210 Franklin Rd. SW, Suite 505, Roanoke, Va. 24011. During his final moments he got to see his granddaughter's flowers, he then left us for a better place. Those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com. McDow Funeral Home, Waynesboro is handling arrangements. |
ADAMS, John Henry "Daddy John," died April 9, 2010. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Martha Brown-Woodley Adams; daughter, Mamie Bland; stepchildren, Jewel Grandison (Joseph), Viola Williams (Fred), Alfred Cary, Brenda Ince (Paul), Shirley Douglas, William Cary (Evelyn), Doris Smith (Willie), Sylvia Bailey, John "Kenneth" Adams, Minister Dwight R. Brown Sr. and Dr. Renia Cobb (James); sisters, Irene Phipps (Robert), Hattie Adams, Joyce Ann Lundy (Melvin Sr.), Rebecca Jean (Willie) and Alma Beatrice (John); brother, Walter Guy (Mary Ethel); brother-in-law, Timothy Lewis (Joyce); sisters-in-law, Mattie Lewis and Joyce Harris. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Brown Grove Baptist Church, 12816 Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian, Va. The Rev. Andrew Carey, pastor, officiating. The interment church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral establishment. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Adams online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment. J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. |
HAMPTON - John Lee Edward Johnson passed on Thursday, April 8, 2010, in his home. |
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Mr. John Thomas Pace, 87, of Stuart, Va., passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at the V.A. Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Patrick County on December 17, 1922, to the late John Henry Pace and Sarah Moss Pace Boles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Hallie Harris, Lillie Scott and Grace Hodges. Mr. Pace was retired from the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, and had attended Creasey's Chapel United Methodist Church. He had served in the United State Army Air Force during World War II in the European Theater from 1943 to 1946. While there, he participated in the Invasion of Normandy. Mr. Pace is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mae Hopkins Pace, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Terresa Pace, of Christiansburg, Va.; one daughter, Denise Pace Kelly, of Lewisville, N.C.; six grandchildren, Shauna Spanos, Sarah Altizer, Lindsay Pace, Zachary Pace, Ian Kelly and Sean Kelly; six great-grandchildren, Tyler Cook, Hallie Spanos, Lilli Altizer, Whitney Spanos, Sophie Akers and Annie James Spanos; three sisters, Ann Boles, Nell Dickerson, and Alice Cox, all of Stuart; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Pace will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Creasey's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Hundley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Creasey's Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Jeannine Puckett, 4885 Salem Hwy., Stuart, Va. 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting |
ZIGLER, John Hiram, a resident of the Bridgewater Retirement Community, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010 after a short illness. He was 94. The son of the Rev. Isaac N. Zigler and Mattie Roller Zigler, he was born on the Zigler homestead near Broadway, Va., and reared at Belmont in Spotsylvania County. He is survived by his wife, Hardenia Click Zigler; his brother, Jacob S. Zigler of Bridgewater; and brother-in-law, Dr. G. Wayne Glick of Lancaster, Pa. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nanci June Zigler; and his sister, Barbara Zigler Glick. Mr. Zigler graduated from Bridgewater College in 1939 and went on to do graduate work at Purdue University, Ohio State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech. He taught math, science and vocational agriculture in the public schools of Spotsylvania and Lunenburg counties before joining the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation in 1955. He served as field services director for the Farm Bureau in Southside Virginia, then moved to the Richmond office where he worked in various posts, including editor of the Virginia Farm Bureau News and as staff advisor for local government and natural resources. He retired in 1978 and moved to Weyers Cave, the birthplace of his wife, Hardenia. In his early years of retirement, he was retained by the Farm Bureau to write a history of the Federation, which was published in 1982. Active in public affairs, Mr. Zigler was appointed by Gov. Mills E. Godwin as a representative for agriculture on the Emergency Resources Management Commission and he was a founding member of the committee that organized the Conservation Council of Virginia. He served twice as a member of the Virginia Legislative Advisory Council. An active churchman, he was a certified lay speaker in the Farmville District of the United Methodist Church. He taught adult Bible classes for many years, including at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, where he has been a member since 1978. Mr. Zigler was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. He was a member of the Soil Conservation Society of America and a lifelong member of Ruritan National. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren in Weyers Cave, with Rev. Matthew Fike officiating. The family will greet friends and relatives in the fellowship hall following the service. A private burial in the church cemetery will precede the service. Friends may call at the residence at any time. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Nanci Zigler Endowed Scholarship Fund at Virginia Wesleyan College, 158 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23502-5599. Online condolences can be sent to the Zigler family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com. |
In Loving Memory Of Joseph Barkley Basnight "J.B." May 5, 1928 - April 14, 2009 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So HE put HIS arms around you and whispered "COME TO ME". With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, GOD broke our hearts to prove to us HE only takes the BEST. Always in our hearts, Momma, Rosalind, Barry, Trenace, Tenna and Family |
Joseph Lee Haywood MARION, Va. Joseph Lee Haywood, age 36, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Marion. Joe was a free spirit who was very friendly and had a big heart. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kate and Karl Kalber of Marion; his father, Wayne Haywood of Camp, Va.; two brothers, Jon Haywood and Alex Williams both of Marion; one niece, Katlin Haywood; several aunts, uncles and cousins; numerous special friends also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Reverend Neville Mozingo officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until the time of the service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Blue Springs Cemetery, Camp, Va. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
Joseph C. Perkins Jr. NORFOLK - Joseph C. Perkins Jr., 75, passed away April 10, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn W. Perkins of Norfolk; a daughter, Stephanie P. Rayfield (James) of Chesapeake; and a son, Scott E. Perkins (Jerry) of Elm Grove, Wis. Joe was a local broadcast personality whose career spanned more than 40 years. Kindness was his hallmark. Blessed with a phenomenal memory, he made everyone feel special and remembered. Joe was truly a gentle man. He was a grateful guardian of the heart donation he received 15 years ago. Joe was a Quiet Birdman. We have all lost a beloved storyteller, humanitarian and friend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. A private entombment will be held at a later date. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Joyce Ann Bowden, 62, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Oceanfront Chapel, Virginia Beach. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crews Family Cemetery, Lerona, WV. Condolences may be made at |
Joyce Ann Bowden VIRGINIA BEACH - Joyce Ann Bowden, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Dollie Linkous. Left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Tammy Wade and her husband John and their children, Cole Bowden and Jessie Wade; her daughter, Patricia Bowden and her children, Ashley Smith, Kayla Bowers, Sean Martin and Ryan Bowden; her son, David Bowden and his wife Tahara and their children, Jocelyn Bowden, Austin Bowden and Brandon Bowden; her sisters, Sharon Linkous, Sandra Pierce and Patty Dale; and her brother, Barry Linkous. Also surviving is her companion, James Dickson. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Oceanfront Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Ernest Trueblood officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Crews Family Cemetery, Lerona, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Condolences may be made to the family at www. altmeyer.com. |
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at 250 Little Florida Road, Poquoson. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, by the Rev. Milford C. Rollins, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. |
Julia Esther Pugh, 82, of Rocky Mount, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday evening April 12, 2010. Miss Pugh was born September 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Oakie and Gracie Cooper Pugh. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Russell Anderson; special aunt, Elva Harrison; and several other aunts and uncles. Esther enjoyed cooking, quilting, and homemaking. Esther was retired from Kenrose Manufacturing and was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sisters, Betty Ann Pugh and Gladys P. Anderson; one niece, Sharon Bibbs; one nephew, Lewis Anderson; great-niece, Ashlee Bibbs; great-nephew, Russon Bibbs; aunt, Cecil Pugh; special cousin, Nancy Stanley; very special friend and caretaker, David Hodges; many cousins and relatives; and a wonderful church family. Funeral services will be conducted from Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Burton White and the Rev. Deroy Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to Flint Hill United Methodist Church c/o Emily Smith, 2536 Booker T. Washington Highway, Rocky Mount. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount. |
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Sylvia R. Kalichman VIRGINIA BEACH - Sylvia R. Kalichman, 88, passed away April 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her loving husband ..... |
Kameron Lee Prunty, 21, of Danville, Va., passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va. |
HAMPTON - Karen Powder died peacefully in her home April 12, 2010, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. |
Kathy C. Roberson, 57, of Roanoke, died Friday, April 9, 2010. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the Faith Chapel of First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707. |
BRIGGS - Lillian K. Happy Birthday, Mom. Now you are at peace, but our hearts still ache. We love you and miss you. Yvette and Felicia |
Laura E. Bailey PORTSMOUTH - Laura Evelyn Bailey, 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010, joining her husband, Howard and daughter, Susan. She is survived by her son, Bill and his wife Rhonda, their two daughters, Bari Marland and her husband Wade and their three daughters, Bailey, Alexandra and Cydney of Manteo, N.C., and Stacie Wyatt of Richmond. Her daughter, Susan, has two surviving children, Bleu and Lanaea Bailey of New York. She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Myrtle Virginia Thompson and her husband, Richard and her brother, Bennie L. Williams and his wife Carol, both of Suffolk. She also has numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. A funeral will be held Thursday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with a visitation to follow until 8 p.m. A brief graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Olive Branch Cemetery. She was so blessed to have family members and friends that dearly loved and supported her. We'll miss her and look forward to seeing her again. Online condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com. |
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Leonard Lee Roy (Pepper) Hendricks, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday April 5, 2010, at his residence. Leonard was born and raised in Arcadia in Botetourt County then moving to Roanoke. Leonard was a disabled veteran of the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam then ended his service at the U.S. Naval Station in San Francisco, Calif. Leonard will be sadly missed by all that knew him but will never be forgotten. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Griffin, of Norfolk, Va.; and his five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Teddy Hendricks; two sisters, Barbara Wells and Faye Ferguson; and his devoted friend, Doris. His entire family and devoted friends simply knew him as "Pepper." His memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at First Christian Church located on Church Street in Roanoke, Va. The Rev. Jim Rivers will preside. There also will be a final service 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100. |
ALLEY, Leonard Mason, 60, of Richmond, died April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton M. Alley. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth S. Alley; his sister, Marilyn A. Gowen M.D. and her husband, C.W. Gowen M.D.; his brother, Daniel M. Alley Ph.D. and his wife, Beth Alley; four nieces, Catherine and Martha Alley and Sarah and Rebecca Gowen; and many extended family members and friends. His remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Bon Air Presbyterian Church or Richmond Children's Hospital. |
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Lillian Alice Belcher, 71, of Roanoke, Va., Beloved Sister, Mother and Grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010. She is preceded in death by her son, Eddie; and two grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Charles and wife, Linda; daughter, Nancy and husband, Patrick; son, Lee and wife, Amy; son, Jack and wife, Helene; daughter, Helen; 12 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren, also so many dear friends. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity in her memory. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
WASHINGTON, Mrs. Lillian C., of Hanover County, departed this life April 10, 2010. She leaves to cherish her loving memory two sons, Scott E. Washington (Carolyn) and James E. Washington Jr.; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Magnolia Dabney (Payton), Gaolia Tinsley (Cornelius) and Marion Baber (Raymond); one brother, James E. Carter (Floreen); two sisters-in-law, Mable and Irene Carter; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25 St., where funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon. Rev. Coles officiating. |
Lillian Grant Baker Ellison Greer, 99, formerly of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Born in Frostburg, Md., she was the daughter of the late Earl Clarkson and Blanche Hansel Baker. She is predeceased by her husband of six years, Carl Adolf Ellison, died 1940, the father of her two sons; and by her husband of 65 years, Luther Edward Greer, died 2006; a granddaughter, Kendall Paige Ellison; grandson, Wesley French Ellison; and three brothers, John Jacob Baker, Samuel Edward Baker, and Gene Albert Graybill., She is survived by two sons, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Z. Ellison and wife, Mary, of Marietta, Ga., and Ronald E. Ellison and wife, Patricia, of Norfolk, Va.; four grandchildren, Charles Shuman, Brent Ellison, Peter Ellison and Melissa Ellison Franzmeier; nine great-grandchildren, Jarrod, Charles Jr. and Landis Shuman, Sarah and Caroline Ellison, Brenna, Tressa, Carissa and Reegan Franzmeier; one great-great-granddaughter, Syri Kayden Shuman; seven nieces; and eight nephews., Lillian was a pre-World War II and early World War II era employee of the American Viscose Corporation. After her husband's entry into military service in 1945, she was employed by Pugh's Department Store until 1946. She entered the work force again in the early 50s with Kenrose Manufacturing Company as an inspector, and later with the Hal-Mode Corporation from which she retired. She and her husband made their home in Southeast Roanoke County (RFD#6/Mayflower Hills/Rutrough Road) from 1948 until his death in 2006. They were both long-time members of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and developed friendships that were a large part of their lives. She was also known as "T" to her nieces and nephews., Lillian was known as a good cook with boundless energy and a sweet and ready smile. She looked forward to the Christmas season for this was a time for the baking of her delicious fruitcakes and the making of Boiled Plum Pudding which she learned from her German mother. There was always room for a guest or neighbor at her table. She will be sorely missed by family and friends, and neighbors., The family wishes to express our love and gratitude to all who helped and supported Dad as Mother began a losing battle with Dementia. The children of Blanch and Harry Young (Dad's sister and her husband) for their loving care and attention to both Mother and Dad, and Julius and Eleanor Shepheard, the excellent, caring and compassionate staff at Snyder's Nursing Home, Salem, Va., for their care of Mother since October 2008. Most importantly to dearest Anita and Mike Baker, who were our "eyes and ears" since we live away from Roanoke., Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oakey's Vinton Chapel, where the family will receive friends on Thursday, April 15, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Z. Ellison will take place 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Burial will take place in Mountain View Cemetery following the service. |
TILLMAN In loving memory of Linwood Tillman. A brother and family man. Gone but not forgotten. April 12, 1970. Love RJR |
Lloyd John Klapperich, 73, of Roanoke, Va., was a free-thinker who brought humor, insight, and unconventional vision to every facet of his life. Lloyd died in the arms of his loving wife, Margaret, on April 7, 2010, in Roanoke after a long illness. Born in Melrose, Minn., he served in the United States Army for three years in the 1950s before graduating from St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn., in 1960. Lloyd was active in the civil rights movement, making a trip to Selma, Ala., to register voters, and was present at the Lincoln Memorial when Martin Luther King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech., He married Margaret Ochoa in 1968, living in Staunton for many years while Lloyd worked as a claims adjuster for Ohio Casualty and they reared their two sons. Lloyd was instrumental in establishing the Blue Ridge Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers in the Shenandoah Valley and served as its first president., In retirement, he spent many hours studying and editing the "Lessons of Enlightenment," a non-dogmatic resource for truth seekers available online at, . Lloyd had a boundless capacity to find humor in the mundane---subtle, wry, yet belly-aching laugh funny., He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, Kerry of Charlottesville, and Kevin of Richmond; a sister, Bernice Hatch, of Washington; and a niece, Jill Guth, of Minnesota, who has been like a daughter to him; as well as many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two sisters, Jeanette Thelen, of Minnesota, and Renee Benoit, of Florida; and a brother, Ralph of Minnesota., The family invites you to share your fondest and most colorful memories of Lloyd at, . A light buffet and visitation followed by a time of remembrance to honor Lloyd will be held 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Green Ridge Recreation Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Carilion Clinic Hospice, 1615 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24016-5208. The family also wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the outstanding medical care and compassion given by the physicians and staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Care. Arrangements entrusted to Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 4922 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke, Va. 24012., "Your Family... Your Choice... Our Experience & Value" |
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Princess Anne Memorial Park with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. |
Lorraine C. Turner CASTLEWOOD, Va. A celebration of life service for Dr. Lorraine C. Turner will begin promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Castlewood High School Gymnasium with the Reverend George Jessee officiating. A brief visitation will follow. Pallbearers will be W.J. Adkisson, George Bellamy, Garland Cornette, Nathan Hood, Adam Kennedy, and Larry Shortt. Honorary pallbearers are members of Russell County Board of Supervisors, Russell County School Board, Central Office staff and employees of Russell County Schools. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Lorraine Turner Scholarship Fund, Russell County School Board, ATTN: Rebecca Dye, P.O. Box 8, Lebanon, VA 24266; or to the, , P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Online condolences may be sent to the Turner family and a video tribute may be viewed through our Web site at |
Lottie Rue Bullard NORFOLK - Mrs. Lottie Rue Trader Bullard, 75, of Cape Charles, Va., formerly of Norfolk, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, Va. Born and raised in Hacksneck, Va., she was the daughter of the late Edward Trader and Lottie Killmon Trader. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Vernon Bullard. Lottie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. Survivors include her children, Elton Quinn Thornes of Clam, Va., Sandra Thornes Richardson and husband Troy of Nassawadox, Pamela Thornes Childress and husband Ted of Birdsnest, Va., Valerie Thornes Elliott and husband John of Cape Charles, and Keith Thornes and wife Chantel of New Church, Va.; four stepchildren, Johnny Thornes, Herbert Thornes and wife Faye, all of Parksley, Va., Betty Thornes Jones and husband Bo of Melfa, Va., and Paulette Bullard Johnson and Jim of Portsmouth; a brother, Oscar Trader of Williamsburg, Va.; a sister, Rose Ann Trader Moore and husband Kippy of Keller, Va.; 22 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Pete and Franklin Trader. A funeral was conducted at the Calvary Bible Church in Accomac, Va., on Sunday, April 11, at 4 p.m. Interment followed in the Hollies Baptist Church Cemetery in Keller. There was a visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Shore Cancer Center, P.O. Box 17, Nassawadox, VA 23413 or to the Hospice of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market St., Suite 3, Onancock, VA 23417. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes. com. Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. |
A memorial service celebrating the life of Louis Howard Beeler will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the Western Albemarle High School Auditorium in Crozet, Virginia., Lou went home to be with our Lord on Monday, December 14, 2009. |
Lucille Wood Willis, 91, formerly of Ivy, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010, at Birch Gardens in Fishersville, Virginia., She was born on February 9, 1919, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Grayson and Anna McAllister Wood., Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her husband, Morrison Willis in 1985; six brothers, Ervin, Tommy, Stuard, Kenneth, Fulton and Eddie Wood., She is survived by one brother, Dan Wood of Waynesboro; one sister, Jo Lee Hanger and her husband, B.B. Hanger, of Staunton; and a number of nieces and nephews., Prior to retirement, she was secretary in the Comptroller office at the University of Virginia., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2010, at Riverview Cemetery in Charlottesville, Virginia, by Pastor Chuck Wiest., The family will receive friends immediately following the service., Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice., The family appreciates the wonderful care and love given by the caregivers at Birch Gardens. |
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Grace Harbor United Methodist Church Missionary Fund or to Heartland Hospice, 5029 Corporate Woods Dr., Suite 110, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Condolences may be offered to the family at |
BALSAMO- In loving memory of Lyndsay Bowie Balsamo. 9/16/1960 - 4/14/2008 Her Family |
RICHARDSON Marian Belle Saunders Peaceful be thy rest, dear mother. It is sweet to breathe thy name. As in life we loved you dearly, so in death we do the same. Your son, Frank, and family |
STRICKLIN, Michael E., 27, of Richmond, passed away April 9, 2010. Michael was the beloved son of Rebecca and Michael Stricklin; beloved brother of Matthew; and beloved grandson of Edward Abourjilie. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A service will be conducted Wednesday, April 14, at 1 p.m. in the Mausoleum at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to the Central Virginia Foodbank. |
Magaline Fields, you have come into our lives and then left the way you came. But you are one of those precious few who touch our hearts so deeply we will never be the same. Love and miss you, Ted, Monica and Milton Fields |
Mamie Mitchell Pless, 89, of Meadowview, Va., died on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel, Abingdon, Va. |
Mamie Mitchell Pless MEADOWVIEW, Va. The funeral service for Mrs. Mamie Mitchell Pless will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Capron officiating. Her family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon prior to the service. A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning. Active pallbearers will be Bill Neese, Joe Mitchell, Paul Ed Scyphers, Larry Neese, James V. Mitchell, Donald Wood, John S. Mitchell and Carl Wells. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Pless, Scott Pless, Thomas Day, Joel Piazza, Mike Wood, Reelia Ryan Watson, Tony Surber, Lewis McVey, Walter Moore, Edward McCall, Jim Clark, Lloyd Alexander, Wayne Davenport Jr., John Buchanan. Richard Alexander, Rhudy Duty and the deacons and men of the Greenfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Pless requested that flowers be omitted and that donations be made to the Greenfield Baptist Church, c/o Katherine Mock, 28163 Rivermont Drive, Meadowview, VA 24361. Mrs. Mamie Mitchell Pless, age 89, a well-known resident of Meadowview, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 10, 2010, from Johnston Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Frost Funeral Home, 250 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA, is serving the family of Mrs. Pless and online condolences may be submitted to her family at |
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Marian Martin Johnson, 83, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2020. Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2010 at Simpson Funeral Home Chapel, 366-0707. |
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Marie Snyder Davis, 81, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010, at Lotz Funeral Home Chapel, Roanoke, 540-982-1001. |
Marjorie Ackiss Moore VIRGINIA BEACH - Marge passed away April 10, 2010. She was a 28-year resident of Westminster Canterbury. She was 92 years old. Services will be held at Westminster Canterbury on Saturday, April 17, at 11 a.m. She is survived by her son and daughter-in law, Richard R. Moore and Cynthia Thomas; as well as three grandchildren, Richard R. Moore, James A. Moore and Tiffany (Moore) Bloom. Also surviving are her two great-grandchildren, Gracie and Sophie Bloom, and daughters-in-law, Page R. Moore and Judith E. Moore. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. |
HANSBORO, Martha M. No one knows the silent heartaches, Only those who have loved can tell the grief we bear in silence for the ones we loved so well. Love, Daughter, Gloria Haskins and Family, Granddaughter, Thomasine |
Mary Emma H. H. Eason KILL DEVIL HILLS - Mary Emma "Polly" Hancock Harris Eason departed this life to be with the Lord April 12, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Raleigh, N.C., on Jan. 16, 1925. She spent her teen years in Alta Vista, Va., where she graduated from Alta Vista High School. Her family then moved to Norfolk where she spent the majority of her adult life. Mary worked for the C&P Telephone Company for more than 40 years and retired prior to moving to the Outer Banks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Murr Harris Jr. and her parents, Evelyn and Frank Gregory. Mary is survived by her daughter, Gail Harris Wilson and husband Ron Wilson of Amelia, Va. Polly is also survived by her brother, John D. Hancock Jr. and sister-in-law, Lucille Hancock of Burlington, N.C. Her grandchildren, Alison King and husband Nathan of Midlothian, Va., Colleen Anderson of Virginia Beach and Grace Wilson of Amelia will miss her. She is also survived by a grandson, Michael Lynam of Charleston, S.C. Also missing "Sugar" will be her great-grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, and Julia King, Harris and Hylton Lynam, Donald and Shawna Anderson, and Kayla Morgan. Additional survivors include a niece, Judy Clary of Burlington; a nephew, John Hancock of Dallas, Texas; her special friend, Suat Basaran; and her much loved dog, Happy. The funeral will be held Friday, April 17, at Ocean View Baptist Church on the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends at church one hour prior to services. The eulogist will be Pastor Steve Seigrist. Interment will take place following the funeral at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk with the Rev. James Colvin officiating. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Paige Harrell as well as numerous friends and neighbors for their love and support during Mary's illness. Flowers are appreciated, however, please consider a donation to the Outer Banks Animal Shelter in Mary's name. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www. gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. |
Mary Jane Cifers Arthur SUFFOLK - Mary Jane Cifers Arthur, 92, died April 12, 2010 in her niece's home in Jetersville, Va. She was the daughter of the late Etta W. and Eugean Cifers. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Bruce Arthur Sr. and was also predeceased by her brothers, Samuel Cifers, Luther Cifers, and Leo Cifers and by her sister, Margaret C. Arrington. Mary Jane was a school teacher with the Suffolk Public Schools where she taught for more than 30 years. She was a very active member of Somerton United Methodist Church and was a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include her sons, Thomas V. Arthur II and wife Jane, Henry B. Arthur Jr. and wife Linda, John E. Arthur and wife Brenda, all of Suffolk; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie C. Borum of Rice, Va., Macie C. Busse of New Port Richey, Fla., Irene C. Atchison of Amelia Court House, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted Saturday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at Somerton United Methodist Church, 8610 Whaleyville Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23438 by the Rev. Becky Gwaltney with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434 on Friday, April 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Somerton United Methodist Church at the above address or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be registered at www. rwbakerfh.com. |
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Matthew James Wolff PORTSMOUTH - Matthew, 66, went to be with the Lord April 2, 2010 in Florida after a brief illness. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was predeceased by his father, James G. Wolff; sister, Eloise Champion; and brother, Frank. He is survived by his mother, Gladys Wolff; son, Dorian Wolff of New York; siblings, Ida Raike, Jimmy Wolff Jr. (wife Elizabeth), Art Wolff (wife Jeannie), Debbie Champion (husband Larry), Irving Wolff, Mary Jordan (husband Darryl), and Virginia Eddy (husband) Jay and his Aunt Bonnie Willis of Florida; nieces, nephews and cousins. A private memorial service was held. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala, Fla. |
Maxwell Hedgepeth PORTSMOUTH - Maxwell Levi "Mac" Hedgepeth, 81, left this earth on April 12, 2010 to be with his Lord and Savior after a full and productive life, but recently after a long battle with many serious health problems. Mac was born in Halifax County, North Carolina on Jan. 31, 1929, to the late Aaron A. and Ora Mabel Hedgepeth, their seventh child. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Albert Hedgepeth and Calvin Hedgepeth; and three sisters, Irene Hux, Thearie Hedgepeth and Lee McAlpine. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1951 - 1953. He worked hard all his life to provide for his family including many years of service with Seaboard Railroad, Newport News Shipbuilding and then 21 years with Norfolk Naval Shipyard where he retired as a pipefitter foreman. He spent 21 years in retirement doing the things he really loved, spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, traveling with family and friends, camping, playing cards and "carrying on." He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 49 years, Edith, who was always by his side through sickness and in health; two sons, Stephen Hedgepeth and his wife Susan and Phillip Hedgepeth and girlfriend Shannan St. Hilaire; a sister, Mary Ellen Hundley; four grandsons, Jacob Simmons, Phillip Simmons, Aiden Hedgepeth and Ty Hedgepeth; a granddaughter, Skylar Hedgepeth; a sister- in-law, Lucy Hedgepeth; a brother-in-law, Charlie McAlpine; many nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Mrs. Lorrie Hagan who lovingly cared for and befriended Mac during his recent illness as well as his nurses at Heartland Home Health Care, Ms. Kelly Crutchfield and Ms. Ruthie Wilson. The family also wishes to thank Pastor Jim Woodland and the members of Grove Park Baptist Church who have been very faithful and truly the "Hands and Feet of Christ," and Pastor Don Rhoton and members of Smithfield Baptist Church who adopted Mac and Edith in their church family. Though his recent days have been mired in illness and fighting to recover to spend time with family and friends, his life and love were much bigger than his illness. A funeral will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Pastor Jim Woodland. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Grove Park Baptist Church. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
May (Anne May) Howard, eternally aged 39, (with several anniversaries), of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. May was born in Plymouth, England and arrived in New York on February 10, 1045. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mickey (Edwin Warren) Howard Sr.; and the son who did so much for her, Rick (Richard Norman) Howard, of Bedford. Surviving are her sons, Edwin (Ed) Warren Howard Jr. and wife, Martha, John L. Howard, and Christopher (Chris) David Howard and wife, Anna; daughter, Anne Howard Smith and husband, Duane; and daughter-in-law, Karen Howard. The family extends through many generations and includes grandchildren, Wendy Baker (Brian), Denise Vandyke (Bobby), Clint Howard (Heather), Megan Dean (Buddy), Travis Howard, Rachelle Howard, Edwin W. Howard III, Richard Howard, Jonathon Howard, Rebecca and Kerri Smith, David and Charlotte Howard; and greatgrandchildren, Lucas Baker, Kaylee Baker, Will Baker, Noah Howard, Archer Dean, and Carter Vandyke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Our Lady of the Valley in May Howard's name. A Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Friday, April 16, 2010, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. Interment will follow at St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, and on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
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In Loving Memory Of Christopher C. McKay Jr. September 5, 1930 - April 14, 2008 It's been two years since God called you home. ..... |
Michael Peter Rogich Sr. RICHLANDS, Va. Michael Peter Rogich Sr., age 91, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
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Marjorie Ackiss Moore VIRGINIA BEACH - Marge passed away April 10, 2010. She was a 28-year resident of Westminster Canterbury. She was 92 years ..... |
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Nadine McCracken BRISTOL, Va. Funeral services for Nadine McCracken will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lyons Smith and Rev. Eddie Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Gum Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Vernon Thomas, Dennis Thomas, Ben Harlow, Gary Harlow, Wilkie Welch, Mike Lovelace, Jeff McCracken and Boyd Tate. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Thomas, Benny Thomas, Vernon Tate, Rev. Ed Davis, Dale Widener, Sammy Welch, Home Health Hospice of Chilhowie, Wendy, Rose, Dorothy, Betty, Sandy and Stephanie, special friends, Barbara and Wilkie Welch, Jennifer Patterson, Connie Denton, Cathy Widener and all of her friends at Revival Center Church, "thank you". Online condolences may be registered at |
Nancy Decker NORFOLK - Nancy Jane Decker, 79, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, at a local hospital. Born in Chicago, Ill., to the late Florence and Thomas Ryan, she was the youngest of six children. Nancy served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps as a young woman. She married the love of her life, Cecil Eugene Decker, on Sept. 8, 1951 and was devoted to the care and keeping of family, friends and a welcoming home full of rich fellowship and laughter. Nancy will be remembered for her brave, independent and unselfish character, her infectious love of books, learning and engaging conversation and as a gifted artist how she appreciated and created beauty in all that she touched. Sweet memories will linger forever as we cherish these gifts from our beautiful mother, grandmother and buddy. Nancy is survived by her three sons, Carl E. Decker of Norfolk, Thomas M. Decker of New York City, Edward W. Decker and his wife Kathryn of Perth, Australia; daughters, Nancy D. Stephenson and her husband Scott B. Stephenson of Durham, N.C., Michelle D. Boogades of Norfolk; granddaughters, Elise, Laurel, Elena and Sherri; sisters, Rosemary of Siloam Springs, Ark. and Dorothy of Decatur, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. Nancy was predeceased by her husband, Cecil E. Decker and son-in-law, Nick J. Boogades. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19. Burial will be private. The family will welcome friends at her home following the ceremony. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507. |
Nancy Hudson, 81, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, also at the funeral home with the Rev. Joe Hunt and the Rev. Don Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
Norma Vecellio Lugar, 75, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Norma was a graduate of Roanoke College and attended Mt. Saint Mary's in Cincinnati. Professionally, she was a longtime editor of the Roanoker Magazine. Among her many accomplishments was her charter membership of the VA Press Women's Association as well as being a prodigious winner of the Virginia and National Press Association Award for writing and editing. She was also a board member of the Miss Virginia Pageant as well as a huge supporter of the Battered Women's Shelter in Roanoke. In her spare time she enjoyed rose gardening, playing bridge, and reading. Preceding her in death were her parents, David O. and Mary Z. Vecellio; and sister, Sylvia V. Williams. Her surviving family includes her sons, James D. Lugar Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Richmond, and John D. Lugar and wife, Deena, of Roanoke; brother, David R. Vecellio and wife, Ann, of Salem; sisters, Constance M. Vecellio and Dora V. Richardson and husband, Benjamin; and grandchildren, Caroline H. Lugar, James (Jack) D. Lugar III, Grant T. Lugar, Henry D. Lugar, and George C. Lugar. The family would like to thank Norma's many special friends for their loving care and support during her illness. Please join them in a period of visitation on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in the funeral home's chapel. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Dr. Robert T. Copenhaver will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Salvation Army Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter at 815 Salem Avenue in Roanoke, Va. 24016 or to the, at 2840 Electric Road Suite 106 in Roanoke, Va. 24018. Online condolences to the family may be made at, . The Lugar family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral and Cremation Service in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Patricia Ann Duval, 70, of Virginia Beach, died April 10, 2010. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Oceanfront Chapel, 1801 Baltic Avenue, Virginia Beach. Burial will follow at Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Online condolences may also be made by visiting |
Patrick Simpson, 68, of Blacksburg, Va., died at his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Patrick loved the natural world, the words of Henry David Thoreau and Lao Tzu, his cello, and the works of J.S. Bach. He delighted in mountain walks, his beloved home and garden, and endless cups of tea. He is survived by his wife, Jana Ruble; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Anya Hinkle and Gen Kogure; cousins, David and Dixie Waters, and Dianne Ferey; stepniece, Tasia Green; and sisters-in-law, Susan Hord and Martha Lobdell and their families. Grateful thanks to friends near and far, colleagues at Virginia Tech, and the cushion of concern from the general Blacksburg Community. Threads of kindness connect us all. Thanks to all the healers who guided him through this passage. In remembrance of Patrick, contributions may be made to Carilion Clinic Hospice of the New River Valley, 540-633-9370 or to the New River Land Trust, 540-951-1704. The family is being served by Horne Funeral and Cremation Service, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to |
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Joseph C. Perkins Jr. NORFOLK - Joseph C. Perkins Jr., 75, passed away April 10, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he is survived by ..... |
He is survived by his mother, Elisabeth Boykin of Seaford; sons, Seth and wife, Kelly of Chesapeake, Philip and fiancE, Stefanie of Williamsburg, and Wayne and wife, Jessica of Newport News; brother, Ted and wife, Louise of Seaford, Va.; sister, Mimsi and husband, Josef Kliment of Lexington, S.C., and sisters, Ellen and Elisabeth of Yorktown, Va.; and his fiancE, Patricia Harrison of Newport News; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family who are all the better for knowing him and all the sadder at the sudden loss of a man who was passionate about everything he did. |
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Robert G. Pierce Sr. MERRY HILL - Robert Grey "Bobby" Pierce Sr., 73, of the 100 block of Riverview Park Road, died Monday, April ..... |
Polly L. Johnson BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Polly L. Johnson, age 35, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born Nov. 26, 1975, in Tifton, Ga., a daughter of David and Wanda Cook Hadden. She has lived in the Bluff City area for 12 years. Survivors include: husband, Charlie Johnson; parents, David Hadden and Wanda Cook Hadden; son, Ray Johnson; brother, Ben Howard of Chicago. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 1 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Herbert E. Powell PORTSMOUTH - Herbert E. Powell, 79, closed his eyes and opened them in the presence of his Lord and Savior on ..... |
RANDOLPH, Ruth Elizabeth Cotman, 78, of Richmond, formerly of Charles City, departed this life April 12, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Earl L. Randolph Sr.; one daughter, Kim Randolph; three sons, Earl Jr. (Olivia), Wendell and Kirk Randolph; three grandchildren, April, Monica and Kirkland Randolph; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna Adkins (Thomas), Shirley Hickman, Gail Greene (Steward Jr.); one godson, Paul Wardon; host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, April 16, 2010, at Greater Refuge Church, 2210 Carter St. Bishop Samuel Peters officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
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Rachel Pearl Miller, 81, of Ridgeway, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va. |
WILLS - Randall "Randy" Lee Happy Birthday, Randy ~Love, Cheryl |
Rebecca Frances Canode (Mee Maw) Underwood, 72, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Craig County, Va., passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2010. The gates of Heaven will be flying open to welcome one of its angels home as Rebecca Frances Canode Underwood triumphs over her 2½ year battle against cancer and is received into the arms of Jesus and her beloved husband, Kermit. Also there to welcome her are her parents, Mattie Louise Osborn and Frank Marshall Canode; brother, Richard; sisters Annie, Opal and Maxine; and brothers-in-law, Claude and Charlie Underwood. It is hard to put into words the impact she has had on family, friends and loved ones during her life. She managed to carry herself with grace and dignity regardless of circumstances while relying on God and putting her family first. A true steel magnolia, whose memory will be cherished as her loss is so deeply felt. No one can ever take her place in our hearts. The loving care she has shown her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren will be remembered forever. We were truly blessed to have had her in our lives and we look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Left to cherish her memory are children, Brenda Hunley (Gary), Veronica Underwood (Robert), Donna Hill (John Williams), Greg Hill (Cheryl), Roger Underwood (Melissa), and Cindy Underwood (Todd); 12 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; four stepchildren, Darrell, Karen, Barbie and Robert; dear friend, Rosemary Copley; and other family and friends including the many children that mother welcomed into her heart and home throughout her life and that became "MeeMaw babies." The family suggests memorials be made to The, or RAM House in Roanoke. Funeral services will be private. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
Rebecca P. "Becky" Mercer ABINGDON, Va. A celebration of "Becky's" life will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. Walter Weikel, Rev. Carl Young, Rev. Jeff Radford, and Pastor Dickie Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 6:45 before the service at the funeral home. Committal and burial will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Pallbearers will be Carl E. Atwell Jr., Jeffrey A. Greenough, Dayrel F. Hall and Michael J. Saunders. Honorary pallbearers will be E.M. Shaffer, John Durnovich, Dr.Jack Cole, Dr. A. Pat Kagey and John A. Totten Jr. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Redding Boyd Cutler CHESAPEAKE - Redding Boyd "R.B" Cutler, 88, passed away April 11, 2010. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, April 14, at Great Bridge Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Cutler Family Cemetery, Blounts Creek, N.C. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh. com. |
Remonia Lee Matheney, 70, of Waynesboro, Va., and formerly of Millboro, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. |
Fox Young, Retha Joann Fox Young, 82, of Hot Springs, Virginia, formerly of Lyndhurst, Virginia, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at her residence., She was born on April 4, 1928, in Reedy, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Holly T. Fox and Arie Bell Straight Fox., She was married to Marlin Alltop and Wilbur Young, who both preceded her in death., Retha was a long-time resident of Lyndhurst, where she raised her family as well as many neighborhood children. Her home was always open with plenty to eat. She enjoyed working as a Mary Kay Consultant and was a former employee of Roses Department Store in Waynesboro. She was a member of the Whitehill Church of the Brethren in Stuarts Draft and attended Eden United Methodist Church in Hot Springs. Before her health declined, she enjoyed attending activities with the Bath County Senior Citizens and the Red Hats Society., She is survived by a five children, Duane Alltop of Staunton, Debbie Hite Shifflett and her husband, Gary, of Waynesboro, Virginia, Diana Via and her husband, Ronnie, of Grottoes, Virginia, John Young and his wife, Debbie, of Hot Springs, Joe Young and his wife, Kim, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; three stepchildren, Clyde Young and his wife, Connie of Greenville, Virginia, Jarry Young and his wife, Shirley of Stuarts Draft and David Young and his wife, Teresa Stuarts Draft; two brothers, Jasper Newton Fox and James Edward Fox; two sisters, Mary DeEtta Barton and Betty Jane Honeycutt; 12 grandchildren, five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Young., A funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at McLaughlin and Young Funeral Home., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the funeral home. |
GILES - Rev. Dr. B. S. A Godly Pastor, Husband, Father, and Friend Remembered. The late Rev. Dr. Bernard Sylvester Giles was called home from labor to reward four years ago today. He was the pastor of the First Union Baptist Church of Mechanisville for over 50 years and was respected throughout Hanover Co. and the Greater Richmond Metropolitian area as a Godly man. He was man of complete commitment, to him religion was not just something preached from the pulpit on Sunday morning it was the reality of day to day living and we take time to remember this honorable and respected pastor. Rev. Giles sat a standard that only a few attempt to meet. He exemplified the traits of a Godly man as set forth in the Gospel Text. He is solely missed and loved and admired. His legacy will live on in the hearts of many because the memory of a well spent life is eternal. If ever a loved one existed, If ever a sweet flower grew, If ever a soul filled its mission on earth, Rev. Giles it was you. Your wife, Vernell Giles |
Richard Columbus Covington, 69, of Bedford, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. |
Robert M. Brudzinski, 62, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, April 12, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Marie Brudzinski. Bob was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa.. In 1969 he graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduated from Penn State University in 1973 with a MS Degree in Engineering, and then graduated from the University of Chicago in 1978 with an MBA in Marketing and Finance. His career as a business executive took him many places including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin and Virginia. He loved to golf and run and completed two marathons. Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Janice; two sons, Drs. Michael Brudzinski and wife, Erika, of Cincinnati, and Christopher Brudzinski, of Chicago. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Miller officiating. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the, . Interment will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, in St. Dominic Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pa. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
Robert Miller "Windy" Cross KINGSPORT, Tenn. Robert Miller "Windy" Cross, 85, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. Mr. Cross was born on June 12, 1924, in Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended the University of Georgia, University of South Carolina, UT-Martin before graduating from East Tennessee State University. While at ETSU, he helped form and was a member of the first ETSU golf team. He served his country as a distinguished Navy pilot in both World War II and the Korean War. At the end of the war, Mr. Cross achieved the rank of lieutenant commander serving as a flight instructor at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Following his service career, Mr. Cross became a professional golfer playing on the PGA tour from 1954-1956 and was the head golf professional at Bristol Country Club before resuming his career as a tour professional from 1967-1969. He then enjoyed a successful career working for EJ Smith and Sons selling golf equipment throughout the southeast. Upon his retirement, Mr. Cross cherished giving golf lessons around the Tri-Cities area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Ring Cross; parents, E.M. Cross Sr. and Mamie Othella Mottern Cross; and brothers, E.M. Cross Jr. and Harold Cross. Mr. Cross is survived by his son, Bart Cross and daughter-in-law, Kim Cross; grandchildren, Hunter and Cooper Cross. A memorial service will be held at Hamlet-Dobson Funeral Home Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 11 a.m. with The Rev. William Gipe officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tennessee Golf Foundation, 400 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37069, (make checks payable to Tennessee Junior Golf Foundation); or to the church of one's choice. Please visit |
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Robert G. Pierce Sr. MERRY HILL - Robert Grey "Bobby" Pierce Sr., 73, of the 100 block of Riverview Park Road, died Monday, April 12, 2010, in his home. Mr. Pierce was born in Bertie County and was the son of the late Elbert Aubrey and Lucille Hughes Pierce. Retired from both Sun Oil Company and Southern States, he was a member of Merry Hill Baptist Church and served in the North Carolina National Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, E. Franklin "Frankie" Pierce. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Iris Cobb Pierce; two sons, Robert G. "Robbie" Pierce Jr. and wife Teresa of Chesapeake and Mark A. Pierce and wife Jennifer of Eure; one sister, Mary P. Williams and husband Harvey of Edenton; and four grandchildren, Andrea, Katie, Thomas and Vicktoria Pierce. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Edgewood Cemetery, Windsor, N.C., by the Rev. Roger Kiker. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and all other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to any chapter of the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. |
ASKINS, Ronetta W., departed this life April 12, 2010. Arrangements by |
ROSA WEAKS It was one year today that GOD decided that you could not stay. He made the path & you went on your way. We shed tears and faced our fears, Without realizing that you're still near. We love you so, but GOD loved you more. You're always in our hearts. Children & Grandchildren |
Roxie Holloway Moore, Roxie Holloway Moore was born on March 13, 1930, in Durham, North Carolina, the eighth of 10 children of the late J. Sim and Zelma Holloway. She departed this life on Thursday, April 8, 2010., She attended public schools in Durham then entered North Carolina Central University in Durham and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. After graduation she worked in the Bursars office at NCCU; as secretary to the president at Spelman College; followed by employment with the federal government including FSTC until her retirement., In 1960, she married her college sweetheart, Albert P. Moore and from that union three sons were born. She was a devoted wife and mother and was very proud of her family., She was a dedicated member of Trinity Episcopal Church for 47 years serving on the Vestry, as Church Treasurer, and as member of the choir. She held memberships in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, a Charter Member of The Links, Inc. and a member of The Pinochle Bugs. She was an avid player of word games; she loved the arts, music, and many charitable organizations., She was preceded in death by husband, Albert; a son, LeRoi; five brothers and one sister., Her survivors include sons, Rodney and his wife, Rosemary, and Jeffrey; sisters, Ann Morris of Atlanta, Georgia, Lily Holloway of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Josephine Brown of Greensboro, North Carolina; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends., Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1042 Preston Avenue. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church., J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Roy Gene Walker Jr., 22, of Martinsville, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va. |
Ruth Johanna Tingley, 64, of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with lung cancer., Ruth was born on April 14, 1945, in Pfaffenhofen/Ilm, Germany, to the late Anna and Karl Mannhardt. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Isle Jones, of Texas., Ruth enjoyed nurturing her flower gardens, she loved traveling with her husband and family, bird watching and reading while relaxing by the pool. But most of all Ruth loved spending time with her family and friends. Ruth worked at National Legal Research Group for 30 years before retiring in January 2009., Ruth leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Warren H. Tingley; her two sons, Derrick G. Morris and his wife, B.J., of Charlottesville, and Jeffrey Morris of Ruckersville; and one sister, Hildegard Kraus of Indiana. She also leaves behind her six stepchildren, Steve Tingley and his wife, Terri, of New Jersey, Bob Tingley and his wife, Dolores, of Earlysville, Gary Tingley and his wife, Jeri, of Charlottesville; Jim Tingley of St. Thomas, United States Virginia Islands, Tom Tingley and his wife, Pam, of Charlottesville, and Susan Alexandrovich of Massachusetts. Also surviving are grandsons, Nicholas Morris and Connor Morris; stepgrandchildren, Matthew Tingley, Megan Tingley, Bryce Tingley, Ben Tingley and Kristal Petrovich., The family would like to sincerely express their appreciation to Hospice of the Piedmont for their dedicated care and compassion during her illness., Visitation and the memorial service will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010., The memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010. Interment will be private., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 |
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Elsie M. Sellers VIRGINIA BEACH - Elsie M. Sellers, 93, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2010. She was born Dec. ..... |
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Helen S. Seluga NORFOLK - Helen S. Seluga, 92, of the 8000 block of Carlton St., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010. Helen was ..... |
Shae M. Buchanan VIRGINIA BEACH - Shae Matthew Buchanan, 23, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2010. Shae's family is so proud of his positive attitude and vibrant spirit while battling cancer. Shae was known for his beautiful smile and adorable dimples that could light up any room. He truly embodied the phrase, "Live each day as if it's your last." He will be remembered for helping to create so many wonderful and unique memories. Shae was such a joy to be around with an engaging personality that could brighten the darkest of days. His strength was indescribable and was an absolute shining star in life's galaxy. He left his mark on all the people who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his mother, his one true love Christi Buchanan; his best friend and brother, Michael Buchanan; his father, Fernandez Buchanan; and his half siblings, Shelby and Bobby Buchanan. Shae was blessed with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Shae was a graduate of Ocean Lakes High School in 2004 where his love of cheerleading brought a sparkle to his eye. But it was the love of his horse Texas that stole his heart. Shae's passion for working with children was a daily affirmation. He worked as an assistant director at the Toddler Station Preschool where he spent his days shaping the young minds of the children he worked with. In addition, Shae was a member of Fame All-stars and the Atlantic Saddle Club. The Buchanan family would like to thank everyone that supported and prayed for Shae. Your unconditional love and support in Shae's last days will never be forgotten. A special thanks to those people who visited and sat with Shae during his final days helping to make them as pleasant as possible. Also, we would like to thank the incredible staff at Norfolk General Hospital for loving Shae as much as we do. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life service for Shae Thursday, April 15, 6 p.m. at Beach Fellowship, 1817 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23454. |
Sharon Marie Robertson, 56, of Roanoke, Va., died on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
Shelby Hall, 69, of Montvale, Va., died on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
Shirley Lynnette Gallahan, 41, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Shirley and Earnest Maxwell and Beatrice and Mack Gallahan. Surviving are her parents, Brenda M. and LeRoy Gallahan and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ken Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
MITCHELL, Shirley Chance, 72, died April 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gladys Chance, and her only son, Roy D. Mitchell Jr. Surviving are two grandchildren, two sisters, and an abundance of nieces and nephews. |
Shirley S. Surring CHESAPEAKE - Shirley S. Surring, 83, beloved wife, mother and granny, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 11, 2010. Mrs. Surring was born in Norfolk to the late David Herbert Starboard and Hilda Grimes Starboard. She was a registered nurse working at DePaul Hospital and the Public Health Hospital as head nurse retiring after 20 years of service. Mrs. Surring was a longtime member of Great Bridge United Methodist Church where she was very active in many of its groups and activities. She also was a Girl Scout leader and had a special place in her heart for animals and caring for family and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Harper. She is survived by her husband, Bill Surring; her son, Roger Surring and wife Rhonda of Chesapeake; her daughter, Paulette Oteifa and husband Nader of Virginia Beach; granddaughter, Kristy Surring; grandsons, Kevin Surring and Nathan Oteifa; and a sister, Theresa Ellerson. The Surring family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Autumn Care of Great Bridge for their special care and concern. A funeral will be conduced by the Rev. Danny Kesner at Great Bridge United Methodist Church Saturday at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. To share condolences with the family please visit www. Altmeyer.com. |
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Barbara A. Smith NORFOLK - Barbara Ann Forman Smith went to be with our Lord March 30, 2010. She is survived by her husband, ..... |
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Shirley S. Surring CHESAPEAKE - Shirley S. Surring, 83, beloved wife, mother and granny, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 11, 2010. ..... |
Sylvia R. Kalichman VIRGINIA BEACH - Sylvia R. Kalichman, 88, passed away April 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Martin Kalichman. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Kalichman and his wife Martha Kalichman of Richmond, Va.; her daughter, Nettie Kalichman and her husband, James Stanfield of Knotts Island, N.C.; four grandchildren, Joshua Kalichman of Bowling Green, Ohio, Sarah Kalichman of Harrisonburg, Va., Christina Stanfield of Carlisle, Pa., and Lonnie Jarvis of Luray, Va. Sylvia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of Temple Emanuel in Virginia Beach, where she was involved in the Sisterhood and enjoyed participating in the choral group in previous years. In the 1990s, she participated with her husband in the city, state, and national Senior Olympics and won medals in basketball and bowling. In past years she and her husband also enjoyed ballroom dancing. In recent years she enjoyed playing mahjong and spending time with her dear friends in the Sunday Brunch Bunch. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, April 16, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, King David Gardens Section, by Rabbi Howard Mandell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Temple Emanuel or the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be sent to hdoliver.com. |
WINDSOR - Thelma Goodson Collins, born July 1, 1918, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2010. |
Thomas (Tom, TJ) Jones, 62, of Roanoke, Va., entered into his eternal resting place on April 8, 2010. Tom, a native of Norfolk, Va., was born on August 3, 1947, to the late Mr. Percy W. and Tempie Jones. He was also preceded in death by two sons; one grandson; and six siblings. Tom was educated in the Norfolk, Va., public school system where he was recognized as an outstanding football player and received numerous athletic awards. Afterwards, he entered into the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a past Post Quartermaster of VFW #1444. He attended National Business College and received his Associate Degree in Accounting. His employment included OIC Incorporated and the VA Water Project. He leaves to mourn and rejoice his memories his wife, Joyce "Babycakes" Jones, as he affectionately called her; daughters, Natasha and Roshawn Jones, of Roanoke, and Monique Pitts, of Norfolk; son, Cleavon Wynn, of Norfolk; and sisters, Leona Winfield, Patsy Sawyer and Jaddie Williams, of Norfolk. He also leaves an abundant number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Two of his special caregivers were granddaughters, Signe' "Duffy" Jones and Jamyah "Kinley" Jones. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with Elder Levi Dent officiating. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2010, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at |
Thomas Dunn "Tommy" Buskill IV SALTVILLE, Va. Thomas "Tommy" Buskill IV, age 40, passed away on April 11, 2010, at his home. Tommy graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1987, was a truck driver for 13 years, loved his horses and spending time with his horseback riding friends and family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Dunn Buskill II and Oweda M. Buskill, Robert Parris and Mae Parris, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Colley. Tommy was also preceded in death by special aunt and uncle, Lois and Tom Taylor. Survivors: parents, Thomas Dunn Buskill III and Martha J. Buskill; brother, Eddie A. Buskill and wife Becky; two special nieces, Kiana C. and Kiara J. Buskill; several uncles, asunts, and cousins; special friends, Penny Swift, Frankie O'Quinn, Eugene O'Quinn, Frank Stanley; and special little buddies, Shana and Sarah O'Quinn, Kelsey and Kristen Yarber, Bradley O'Quinn and Bradey O'Quinn. Funeral services for Tommy Buskill IV will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Loupe officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mount Rose Cemetery with Frankie O'Quinn, Eugene O'Quinn, Frank Stanley, Scottie Kiser, Lee Colley and William Yarber serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be: Donnie Buskill, Wayne Colley, Ralph Colley, Barry Jennings, Hugh Holmes, Herbert Toon, Russell Blevins, Ronnie Parris, Frank Parris, John Baldwin and Jason Love. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Paul and Mary Thomas. Online condolences may be sent to |
The family thanks Berceuse Cremation Traditions of Hampton, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
A Celebration of Life, officiated by the Rev. Bill West will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2010, at his home, Hogge Haven, 2840 Hogge's End Lane, Hayes, Va. Interment will be private. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Thomas Eugene Hunt, 69, left this earth to go home on April 11, 2010. |
HOGAN, Thomas P., died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Brandermill Wood Health Care Center, Midlothian, Va. His wife is the former Maurita Vanston Hogan. The couple had been married for 51 years. Born September 16, 1931 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cora Depew Hogan; a graduate of the University of Scranton and an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Prior to retirement, Tom was an insurance administrator and executive for several companies for over 35 years. His last position was a director at MetLife in East Hanover, N.J. and New York, N.Y. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and uncle who will be truly missed. They were truly blessed with five sons and one daughter, James Hogan and Abby, Paul Hogan and Amy, Eileen Tatum and Robert, Michael Hogan and Sasha, William Hogan and Ann Siemering, John Hogan and Ken Cushine; one brother, James; and sister-in-law, Catherine of Richardson, Texas; 14 grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mary Hogan, Ruth Holleran, Laura Vanston; 18 nieces and nephews; many cousins, including Mary Ann and Gene Scanlon of Midlothian, Va.; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and William Hogan; one brother-in-law, Dr. Gerald Vanston; and a cousin, Paul Dillion. The funeral will be Saturday, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Basilica, Scranton. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Miami, Fla. 33136. Arrangements by the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home, Inc., 1240 St. Ann Street, Scranton, Pa. 18504, 570-346-3498. |
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, at St. Kateri Tekakwitha with the Rev. Lawrence J. Mullaney Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to service time at the church. |
Thomas "Hobo" Plummer Sept. 30. 1973 - April 9, 2008 You're in a better place; you turned your back and left it all. God wants you now and set you free. Still loving and missing you everday. Mom, Dad, Kids, Brothers & Sisters |
Timothy P. Davis of Charlottesville, formerly of Arlington, died on Friday, April 9, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., Tim was a Disc Jockey and operations manager at WNRN Radio. He had a passion for radio and loved his cats, Bob and Echo., He was predeceased by his father, Thomas P. Davis of Arlington., He is survived by his mother, Leticia H. Davis of Arlington; his uncles, Carl E. Hegewald of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and James Davis of Ellsworth, Maine; his aunts, Cathy Hegewald of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Patricia Frank and Nancy Davis of Ellsworth, Maine; and cousins, Jeffrey Hegewald of Miami, Florida, Larry Frank, James Davis and Thomas Davis of Ellsworth, Maine, and Kristin Gordon and Jeffrey Frank of Scarborough, Maine. |
Tommy Calvin Rankin Jr., 58, of Max Meadows, Va., passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010. He was born on April 1, 1952, and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas C. Rankin Sr.; a brother, Herbert Eugene Rankin; a sister, Judy Ann Rankin; and grandparents, George and Murdy Tetter and Robert and Myrtle Rankin. Tommy drag raced at Elk Creek and Motor Mile Raceway and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife, Patty F. Rankin, of the home; four daughters, Kayla R. Ward and Kevin D., of Max Meadows, Va., Jessica R. Hash and Travis B., of Independence, Va., Heather M. Rankin, of Wytheville, Va., and Pam Midkiff and Thomas "Mike," of Wytheville, Va.; grandchildren, Kristen Diane Midkiff, Emily Dawn Midkiff, Kaylee Elizabeth Ward and Kameron Douglas Ward; his mother, Mabel Tetter Rankin, of Blacksburg, Va.; two sisters, Ruth and Dewey Ball, of Cedar Bluff, Va., and Mary Jane and Cecil Jarrett, of Blacksburg, Va.; one brother, Eddie Charles Rankin, of Max Meadows, Va.; and motherin-law, Margaret Virginia Fisher, of Max Meadows, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kent Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, April 15, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
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Survivors include her daughters, Mary Lou Simmons of Hampton; Wendy S. Cooper, and her husband, Lester, of Smithfield; Elizabeth S. Miller, and her husband, James, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and Karen S. Trimble, and her husband, Jack, of Hampton; 14 grandchildren, Harold (Pete) Simmons, Susan Brady (Jeff), and Jon Trimble (Jessica) of Hampton, Michael Cooper of Newport News, L.E. (Sam) Simmons III (Tina) of Smithfield, Eric Miller of Virginia Beach, Tracy Hughes of North Garden, Marimarie Fontaine (Joshua) of Rocky Mount, Va., Drew Miller (Tanya) of Gainesville, Fla., Justin Malonson (Stacey) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Kelly Miller of Birmingham, Ala., Jay Miller (Wendy) of San Francisco and Kirk Cooper (Gissell) of San Diego; 12 great-grandchildren, Sam and Emily Brady and Kailey and Aiden Trimble of Hampton, Ethan Fontaine of Rocky Mount, Va., Ashley Rickman (Zack) of Cleveland, Ga., Abigail Eggermont and Kyndal Malonson of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Will and Ben Miller of San Francisco and Courtney Hughes of St. Croix, V.I.; sisters, Ruth Mathieson of Danville and Elsie Collie (Bob) of Hampton; brother-in-law, Marvin Simmons (Dorothea) of Franklin and sister-in-law, Nancy Simmons of Hartfield. |
Virginia M. Orange, 94, of Charlottesville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at a local hospital., She was born on April 17, 1915, in Esmont, Virginia, to the late William H. Marshall, and the late Bertie Clements Marshall., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Orange Sr.; a son, Henry Orange Jr.; two sisters, Ella Martin and Maggie Lee Bingler; and one brother, Robert Lee Marshall., She is survived by her daughter, Rosella Rainey and her husband, Lewis, of Charlottesville; five grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Teague Funeral Home., A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens conducted by the Reverend Haywood Spangler. |
MARSHALL, Col. (Ret.) Wallace E. "Mike," 80, U.S.A.R., passed peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy E. "Dot" Marshall; their children, Richard E. Marshall (Debbie), Dawn Marshall and Dianne Dowdy "Sweet-Pea"; two brothers, Pem Marshall (Beth) and Clyde Marshall (Marie); two grandchildren, Michael E. Marshall (Angela) and Nathan Dowdy Jr.; stepgrandchild, Matthew; one great-grandson, Zachary A. Marshall; stepgreat-grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Austin and Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, William E. Marshall and Dora. Mike retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Full Bird Colonel, and retired as a Director of the apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor and Industry of Virginia. He was also a brick mason by trade. He was a member of the Varina Lions Club, the Varina Masonic Lodge, the Light Infantry Blues, the Sandston Moose Lodge and the Ruritan Club. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 16. Burial to follow with Military Honors in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the Crater Community Hospice, the American Cancer Society or Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center. |
Walter L. Bond BRISTOL, Va. The committal service and burial for Walter L. Bond will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Online condolences may be registered by visiting |
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William Boyd Painter, 54, of Troutville, Va., passed away Sunday, April 11, 2010. Service of remembrance from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 5621 Lee Highway, Troutville. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. |
William C. (Bill) Stothart Jr., 68, of Vinton, Va., died on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Bill was a retired machinist and was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Stothart Sr. and Anne T. Stothart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Maryellen Stothart; three children, Lori Montieth, of North Carolina, Suzann Argilin and husband, Rob, of New Jersey and Lynn Stothart, of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Alec Tucker, Brandon Tucker, and Britney Stothart; a sister, Dorothy Anne Mathews and husband, John, of Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Maggie. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Bill Booth officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
William T. Dulaney SALISBURY, N.C. Family of William T. Dulaney will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Lee Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Military rites by D.A.V. Chapter No. 40. Mr. William T. Dulaney, 66, formerly of Bristol Virginia, departed this life on Friday, April 9, 2010, at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner V.A. Medical Center in Salisbury. Mr. William T. Dulaney and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., Bristol, TN 423-764-8584 |
William B. Ferguson CHESAPEAKE - William Berkley Ferguson, 94, of the 4400 block of Sunray Ave., passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010. He was a native of Southampton County and was predeceased by his wife, Doris Mae Ferguson and a daughter, Joan Walter. He was a retired shipwright in shop 64 of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a member of Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge No. 178, charter member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Creasy and her husband Frank of Chesapeake, Susan Chapman and her husband Bob of Concord, N.H.; one son, William A. Ferguson and his wife Carolyn of Chesapeake; two sisters, Nell Ewell of Chesapeake and Nancy Try of Williamsburg; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel by Pastor Karen Whitehurst. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
BAGLEY, William H. Jr., 38, of Richmond, died Friday, April 9, 2010. He is survived by his parents, William H. Sr. and Marilyn R. Bagley; sister, Shannon Bagley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Washington Park. |
Shackleford, Wills, C. Dad, sometimes 25 years (today) seems like 25 minutes. We miss you, love you, and cherish the memories. This should be a special day for you since your wife of 33 years is with you. We love you for everything you did. Your sons and extended family. |
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Matthew James Wolff PORTSMOUTH - Matthew, 66, went to be with the Lord April 2, 2010 in Florida after a brief illness. He served ..... |
Zack David Jones, 25, of Ashburn, Va., formerly of Big Island, passed away April 11, 2010. A Celebration of his Life 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at Sedalia Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304. |
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