Bishop A. W. Davis Happy Father's Day, we love you and miss you, you will always be in our hearts. Love, Ruth and Family |
Aaron Ross Calen VIRGINIA BEACH - Aaron Ross Calen, 21, passed away on June 23, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Aaron was a Virginia Beach native and a 2007 graduate of Bayside High School. Aaron was an organ donor and will live on in the people whose lives he helped save. Aaron is survived by his mother, Melanie Riley; stepfather John Cherkis; sisters, Amanda and Christinia Hornyak, their father George Hornyak; grandparents, William and Sandra Calen; and an uncle, Jim Calen, all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by his aunts, Ronda, Melissa and Shannon of Reading, Pa.; and multiple cousins. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Great Neck Baptist Church, 1020 General Jackson Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Donate Life Virginia, 9200 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 104, Richmond, VA 23236 in honor of Aaron Ross Calen. |
ALBERT L. CONNER II Dec. 21, 1949 - May 1, 2004 In Memoriam On Father's Day You are forever in our hearts. We miss you. Love, Michael, Shannon & Bert |
Alice M. Hogan, 86, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory, 540-982-2100. |
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Angela Elizabeth Norman, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Spirit of Life Church International. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. |
Antoinette R. Nutley, 99, of Moneta, died Friday, June 25, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443. |
AUBREY L. "BUTCH" GRAY JR. In loving memory of my son, taken from us too soon, you are still so present in our hearts and minds, not a day goes by without us thinking of you. Happy Father's Day. Love, mother and family |
BRAXTON - In loving memory of Augustine "Gus" Braxton on Father's Day. Loved, missed and remembered. Annette & Family |
Betty Ruth Hess Stevens Betty Ruth Hess Stevens passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Cobb Hospital in Marietta, Ga. after a brief illness. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Nora Mae Horton Hess. She was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1950. After graduating from McClain Business College, she went to work at the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC. She returned to Richlands where she continued her career at the Mattie Williams Hospital and retired from the Clinch Valley Bank. She was a member of the Richlands Presbyterian Church. In memory of her mother, she served for more than 20 years as the treasurer of the Hankins Cemetery Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Garrett Stevens; three brothers, James Arthur Jr., John Marvin, and Howard Hess; one sister, Nanola Hess; nephew, Bill Hess Jr.; and brother in law, James M. Hurt Sr. Survivors are: three brothers, George Peery Hess of Richlands, Bill Hess and wife, Clara, of Richlands, and Harry Hess and wife, Peggy, of Richlands; two sisters: Helen Hess of Richlands, and Jane Hurt of Richlands,; sister-in-law, Katherine Hess of Richlands; nieces and nephews, Dr. Nora Constance Hurt Holland and husband, Robert, of Smyrna, Ga.; James M. Hurt II and wife, Kim, of Rosedale, Va.; Judith Jones and husband, Roy, of Blacksburg, Va.; Linda McGlothlin of Richlands; Martha Jessee and husband, Jeff, of Claypool Hill, Va.; and John Hess of Richlands; and great nieces and nephews, Lauren Hurt, Matthew Hurt, Robert James Peery Holland, Britt Ravenberg, Heather McGlothlin, Chelle Carini, Ingrid Baker, Katherine Jones, Brady Hess, Marcus Jessee, and Cole Carini. Funeral services for Betty Ruth Hess Stevens will be conducted Sunday, June 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va. with the Rev. Carl Howell, the Rev. Stafford Compton, and the Rev. Dennis Hoffman officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be James M Hurt II, Robert Holland, Wayne Lester, Bob Lester, Mike Hickman, Gary McReynolds, Mike Stump, Brady Hess, John Hess, Marcus Jessee, Roy Jones, and Jeff Jessee. Friends may call from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hankins Cemetery Association, 2510 Purcell Road, Richlands, VA 24641. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at |
Bowman-Robinson In loving memory of my husband, Milton J. Bowman Sr. and my father, Louis Robinson Jr. on Father's Day. "Two in a million." Evelyn |
Mrs. Barbara Gough Terry, 76, of Covington, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was the wife of the late Robert Ryland "Bob" Terry., Mrs. Terry was born August 4, 1933, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Robert Anthony Gough and Maggie Merle Hicks Gough. Before moving to Covington, Barbara worked at the University of Virginia in the payroll department., Mrs. Terry is survived by a son, James Andy Terry of Covington; a daughter, Cynthia Terry of Covington; four grandsons, Robert Hendrick, Thomas Hendrick, William Hendrick and Robert Ryan Terry; one granddaughter, Brooke Marie Hickman; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Treynor of Covington and Pauline Gossard of Lima, Ohio., Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by a son, John Robert Terry in 2005., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church., The family received friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, 2010, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 138 North Maple Avenue, Covington and suggest that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Emmanuel Episcopal Church or to the Alleghany Highlands Humane Society, P.O. Box 60 Low Moor, VA 24457. |
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Mildred V. Bartlett CHESAPEAKE - Graveside services for Mildred Virginia Bartlett will be held at 11 a.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral ..... |
Betty Ann Harrison Hawkins, 57, of Thaxton, Va., died on Friday, June 25, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. |
Betty Jane Lovern Bryant, 78, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was born on December 1, 1931, to the late Mark J. and Ada Martin Lovern. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Bryant. She had a big heart and loved her family. She is survived by four daughters, Karen Pearman, of Christiansburg, Va., Diane Lovern, of Nashville, Tenn., Brenda Price and husband, Paul, of Christiansburg, Va., and Patricia Harmon and husband, Brad, of Christiansburg, Va.; two stepsons, Doug Bryant and wife, Ella Mae ,of Blacksburg, Va., and Dennis and wife, Joe Bryant, of Pulaski, Va.; one stepdaughter, Wanda King and husband, David, of Christiansburg; 12 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special former son-in-law, Ray Davis, of Fayetteville, Tenn.; and other family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Bryant family is being served by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory, 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting |
Betty Koger Fulcher, 88, of Fieldale, died Thursday, June 24, 2010. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Collins-McKeeStone Funeral Homes in Bassett. |
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Frances M. Bingley NORFOLK - Frances Maria Bingley, 85, widow of James T. Bingley, died June 25, 2010 at Albermarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, ..... |
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Margie Tyler Bunn CHESAPEAKE - Margie Tyler Bunn, 85, passed away June 23, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, ..... |
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Ivan Guy Bunton SUFFOLK - Ivan Guy Bunton, 74, of the 2800 block of Colonial Drive, died June 24, 2010 in his home. A ..... |
FARRAR - C. CLIFTON Of Staunton, Va. 1905-1992 Beloved Husband of Flora B. Joseph Farrar and Father of Wayne J. Farrar. In loving memory on Father's Day. |
BROWN - Charles Leon Our hero - we miss you. Happy Father's Day! Your grandchildren |
Charles Ray "Charlie" Barr DAMASCUS, Va. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charles Ray "Charlie" Barr, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was a native of Washington County, Va., and was a son of the late Ray and Bessie Barr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired school bus driver with the Washington County School System for 25 years. He also was a farmer and worked at sanding and refinishing hardwood floors. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad. He enjoyed hunting and all nature activities, including just sitting and watching and listening to the birds and squirrels. He loved all his relatives and family very much. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Donna Mae Powers; and two brothers, Virgil Barr and Morris Booker Barr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol Barr; two daughters, Nancy Campbell and her husband, Sam, of Bristol Virginia, and Sharon Clark and her husband, Bill, of Damascus; two special grandchildren, Bobbie Jo Clark and Sammy Campbell; one sister, Laure Richardson of Glade Spring, Va.; one brother, Roy D. Barr and his wife, Barbara, of Glade Spring; and several special nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Warren Wilson officiating. The Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Clark, Sam Campbell, Lanie Barr, Ray Umberger, Lacy Barr, Dennis McCracken, Lannie McCracken, Darryl Barr, Eric Barr, and David Clark. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Forrest Swan, Dr. Roger McSharry, the staff of the 5th Floor and C.C.U. at Johnston Memorial Hospital, the staff at Lincare Inc., all the other many medical professionals that cared for him, and to all the friends for their many prayers and love given to the family. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting |
Clayton James Osborne RICHLANDS, Va. Mr. Clayton James Osborne, age 86, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Maple Grove Health Care Center following an extended illness. He was born on Aug. 28, 1923, in McDowell County, W.Va., to the late John and Etta Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Hermon Osborne, Morris Osborne, and Glen Osborne; and one sister, Iva Marie Davis. Mr. Osborne was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in WW II and Korean War. He retired in 1982 after 30 years with U.S. Steel in the coal mines and was a member of the U.M.W.A. Mr. Osborne is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Edith Ball Osborne; six children, Jimmy C. Osborne and wife, Ledena, of Abingdon, Va., Ronald E. Osborne and wife, Marcella, of Hoover, Ala., Richard D. Osborne and wife, Phyllis, of Bristol Virginia, Susan C. Hess and husband, Gerald, of Lebanon, Va., Dianna L. Collins and husband, David, of Pounding Mill, Va., and Bryant K. Osborne and wife, Linda, of Pounding Mill; seven grandchildren, Erica, Brandon, Jeff, Jason, Matthew, Patrick, and Josh; five great-grandchildren, Aiden, Jackson, Grace, Justin and Joshua; five sisters, Geneva Barnes of Charlotte, N.C., Catherine Tiaina of Tampa, Fla., Ruby Blanchard of Trenton, Fla., Betty Durham of Springhill, Fla., and Ruth Snow of Homosassa, Fla.; two brothers, John Osborne of Christiansburg, Va., and Thomas Osborne of Callao, Va.; and many nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Saturday, June 26, 2010, with the Rev. Sam Altizer officiating at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Jeff Osborne, Jason Osborne, Matthew Osborne, Patrick Osborne, Brandon Osborne, Josh Collins and Brad Hess. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640. Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the, , P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 or online at, Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
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Aaron Ross Calen VIRGINIA BEACH - Aaron Ross Calen, 21, passed away on June 23, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Aaron ..... |
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Calvin Lee Barley, 53, of Gretna, Va., died on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Gretna Burial Park. Arrangements by ColbertMoran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va. |
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William H. Campbell SUFFOLK - William Hudson Campbell, 54, passed away June 24, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the ..... |
Carl Wayne Dunford, 69, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2010, following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Ann Dunford; his parents, James and Vinnie Dunford; and sister, Mary Lee Capps. Leaving behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Gail Deisher; grandchildren, Dora West and James M. Deisher; great-grandchildren, Amanda and Dakota West; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Deborah Dunford, Robert and Jackie Dunford, Daniel and Sandra Dunford, and Joe and Deborah Dunford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Freda and Jerry Buckner, Revea Dunford, Theresa and Roger Young, and Vinnie Dunford; many nieces and nephews; a special niece, Janie Sizemore; and a very special niece that helped take care for him during his sickness, Gina Arnold. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jube Burk officiating. Graveside will follow 2 p.m. on Monday in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, Va. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, June 27, 2010, at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg, Va. |
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Dorothy Carter NORFOLK - Dorothy Dunn Futrell Carter, 87, a longtime resident of the Bayview area, passed away quietly June 24, 2010 in a ..... |
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Charles Leon Brown Best Dad! Junie, Kerty & Sweetie |
Charles Leon Brown "Irreplaceable" Leondra, Brent & Ashton |
Charles Richard Waugh Sr. passed away peacefully at home in Ocala, Fla., on Monday, June 21, 2010. He was the son of the late Dan B. and Hazel Phipps Waugh. Charles grew up in Galax and graduated from McCallie in Chattanooga, Tenn., then attended Duke University and Bowling Green School of Commerce. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He returned to Galax where he and Carolyn lived until moving to Florida in 1985. Before his retirement Charles, along with his father and brother, operated a family business, Dan B. Waugh & Company in Galax. Charles was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Galax. He was a very caring and compassionate husband, father and grandfather. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Harris Waugh; two sons, Charles Richard, of Bristol, Va., and Laton Daniel, of Marion, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Kathy Spivey; and three granddaughters, Allison Paige, Katherine Grace, and Lindsey Nicole. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Nancee S. Waugh and Pat Harris; nieces, Laura Walters, Lynne Cook, and Pam Harris; and nephews, John Waugh, Rudy and Stewart Cook, and Henry and Mike Harris. He was predeceased by his brother, John Blair Waugh. Family and friends are invited to attend graveside services to be held 1 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Felts Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Walt Simmerman officiating. The family requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave., Ocala. Fla. 34478 or to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 445, Galax, Va. 24333. A guestbook is available at |
CHRISTIAN, Clarence Alfred Happy Father's Day to the best father our family could ever have. We miss you and love you! Audrey, Shaun, A'tasha, Raymond Sr., Raymond Jr. and Renita |
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Crosby Taylor NORFOLK - Crosby Taylor, 89, passed away June 23, 2010. He was born March 1, 1921 to the late Geneva Taylor in Oriental, N.C. He was predeceased by his wife, Christine Taylor and Chester Taylor and Wesley Whitney. Crosby was a member of Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church for 40 years where he served as a trustee. He retired after 24 years from the U.S. government. He is survived by two daughters, Christie White and Brenda Thatch; two sons, Linwood Taylor and Ronald Thatch; six grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, 1057 Kennedy St. Dr. Shelton Murphy will officiate. Interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service in Granby Street Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
David C. Fortner BRISTOL, Tenn. David C. Fortner, 83, passed away on June 23, 2010, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was born to Mamie Estep Fortner and Rhudy A. Fortner on March 15, 1927, in Elizabethton, Tenn. He served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was employed at Larken Bakery in Elizabethton and Kerns Bakery in Bristol Virginia. He was a former member of the Eastside Christian Church in Elizabethton and West Hills Christian Church in Bristol. After moving to Washington County, Va., he became a member of the Shakesville Church of Christ, where he was an Elder, Sunday school teacher, and a member of the choir. David was a volunteer at Bristol Nursing Home, where he taught a weekly Bible study class for 30 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Anna Mae Fortner; a sister, Nora Irene Shurling; brothers, Loyd, Worley and James Fortner; an infant grandson and a great-grandson, Lucas Snodgrass. Survivors include a son, David E. Fortner and wife, Fran, of Abingdon, Va.; two daughters, Connie Collins and husband, Joe, of Apex, N.C. and Janet Burnette of Bristol Virginia; six granddaughters, Keressa Clark and husband, Tony, of Bristol Virginia, Rebecca Price and husband, Michael, Amanda Snodgrass and husband, Brandon, all of Abingdon, Suzanne Necessary and husband, Jeff, of South Carolina, Jennifer Parker and husband, Chris, of Raleigh, N.C., and Amy Crabtree and husband, Bobby, of Rougemont, N.C; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fannie Mae Gosnell and Glenda Rhea Hall; and three brothers, Charles B. Fortner, Ernie Fortner and Larry Glenn Fortner. Funeral services for Mr. Fortner will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Shakesville Church of Christ, 2662 King Mill Pike, Bristol, VA with Minister John Owens officiating. Entombment will follow in Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Military honors will be conducted by Highlands Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be grandsons-in-law and nephew Jimmy Hendley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Shakesville Church of Christ and the staff of Bristol Nursing Home. The family will receive friends at Shakesville Church of Christ one hour prior to the service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Fortner asked that donations be made to Shakesville Church of Christ, 2662 King Mill Pike, Bristol, VA 24201. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
HARGROVE - DOROTHY It's been a year ago today that god took you away from us. We deeply love and miss you. Your daughters, Bookay, Pearl and Tine, Grandkids, Xavier, Trey and Shannon |
David McAuthuer Corvin, 63, of Troutville, Va., died on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000. |
CLATTERBUCK - DAVIE LEE In loving memory of you, "Pop," on Father's Day. Ike and Jake |
WILLIAMSBURG - Dawn Isabelle Benson, 45, a resident of Williamsburg for more than 15 years, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010. |
Dolores (Dorie) Kays, 80, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Lostant, Ill., passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was born on May 28, 1930, in LaSalle, Ill., to Joseph T. and Cora (Barnes) Murchland. Dorie was a winter resident for 26 years, became a permanent resident in 2009, and lived in Fincastle, Va., for 15 years. She was a Life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bill; daughter, Marsha (Kerry) Campbell, of Fincastle, Va.; son, Kevin Kays, of Denver, Colo.; sister, Joan Tefertillar, of Springfield, Ill.; and grandson, Alex Campbell, of Blue Ridge, Va. Dorie was preceded in death by her parents; and younger sister, Madge O. Micheli. A Memorial Service will be held in Illinois at later date. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, 941-833-0600. |
Donald R. (Don) McCutcheon, 68, of Bedford, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010, at his residence. Born December 15, 1941, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., a son of the late Oran Squire McCutcheon and Mary Madeline Conard McCutcheon Overstreet. Don was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force and was a retired self-employed truck driver. Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Chrystalene; two children, Brian McCutcheon, and his wife, Susan, of Arkansas, and Terri Stuart, of Huddleston, seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille Martin, and husband, Louie, of Goode, Brenda Persinger, of Salem, Ada Overstreet, of Salem, Thelma Overstreet, of Roanoke; a brother, George "Frankie" Overstreet and Tammy, of Vinton; a special aunt, Juanita Gallo, and husband, Joe, of Cleveland, Ohio; numerous in-laws, Julius and Eleanor Shepherd, of Roanoke, Hilda and Joe Ed Johnson and Betty Shepherd, all of Charlotte Courthouse, Eilene and Wayne Connor and Martha Shepherd, all of Montvale, Linda Crouch and Danny Shelling, of Bonsack, Dori and Myung Kim, of Fredericksburg, Joe Shepherd, of Drakes Branch, Geneva Shepherd, of Wilsons, Rueben and Deanna Shepherd, of Duncan, S.C., Shirley and Nick Blanton of Madisonville, Lloyd and Diane Shepherd, of Keysville; dear friends, Kenneth Lotts, of Bedford, and Walter Rieley, of Thaxton; and dearest to his heart were Oktober "Okty" Rayne Liskey and Tanner Ray Stuart. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, John, Wilford, G.C. and Calvin Shepherd; and one son-in-law, Eugene Stuart. A celebration of Don's life will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at One Faith Fellowship, Montvale, with the Rev. Dwayne Shepherd officiating. To send condolences, please visit, . Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443. |
DABNEY - DORIS ANN In loving memory of my children, Doris Ann Dabney, who left one year ago to go to Heaven and Landon J. Smith Jr. and Roslyn Jolanda Smith, born premature, 1965 and went to Heaven. I hold your hearts in my hand. Love Always, Mom (Katie Smith), Family & Friends |
Doris Ethel (Deci) Harless, 90, of Richmond, Va., and formerly of Clifton Forge, Va., died on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Funeral Service 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. |
HARLESS, Doris Ethel "Deci," age 90, of 8333 Charlise Road, Richmond, Va., died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Bon Secours St. Mary's Medical Center in Richmond. She was born February 6, 1920 in Clifton Forge, Va., she was a daughter of the late Oliver B. and Verna Ethel Wilson Harless. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College and received her Master's Degree from Columbia University in New York. She served as the assistant dean of Sweet Briar College for two years and worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for 37 years, retiring as an associate economist in the research department. She also served as an associate economist to the president of the Federal Reserve Bank. While at the bank, she wrote a book entitled South Carolina: An Economic Profile. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richmond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Elise Kidd and Tess Saum; a brother, Bernard G. Harless; two brothers-in-law, Charles Saum and Byron Kidd; a nephew, Reverend Stephen Saum; and a sister-in-law, Marianne Harless. She is survived by a nephew, Richard G. Harless and wife, Janis, of Lorton and their children, Bridgette Barnett and Lisa Harless; and her devoted friend and companion of many years, Sada Clarke of Richmond. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, with Reverend Glenn Clements officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at Nicely Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com. |
Dorothy Carter NORFOLK - Dorothy Dunn Futrell Carter, 87, a longtime resident of the Bayview area, passed away quietly June 24, 2010 in a local hospital. Born April 6, 1923, Dot (as she was known to her friends) was nothing short of a wife, a mother, a babysitter when needed, a storyteller when asked, an impromptu historian, a gardener when inspired, and a friend always. Originally from Hertford, N.C., she was the widow of William Madison Carter. She was also a founding member of Bayview Baptist Church and later a member of Ocean View Baptist Church. She is survived by her four daughters, Cheryl C. Morris and husband Al of Hampton, Denise C. Strickland and husband Rob of Norfolk, Debbie C. Odom and husband Goose of Barnesville, Ga., and Cathie C. Douthat and husband Mike of Norfolk; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Ahoskie Cemetery, Ahoskie, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association . Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Dorothy Harrison Kelley, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at The Gardens at Warwick Forest. |
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JOHNSON, Drew "Drew Man" Remembering you on your 20th birthday. "Always in our thoughts; forever in our hearts." Love Mom, Dad, Judd and Mammie |
Edgar Rudolph Barr, 72, of Galax, Va., died Thursday, June 24, 2010. Graveside Service 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Bluemont Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. |
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Edith Harvey Ingram, 98, of Pearisburg, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Castle Rock Baptist Church in Pembroke. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home. |
Edna Doris Epperly Bradbury, 85, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the North Fork Baptist Church, Ellett, Va. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. |
HAYES - Edward Hammond "Humpty" Hall Jr., age 72, died June 24, 2010. |
Effie Louise (Sissy) Carter, 54, of Bedford, Va., passed away on June 24, 2010. Graveside Service 2 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at the Parker Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304. |
Elizabeth S. Kneas PORTSMOUTH - Elizabeth Southerland Kneas, 90, of Byers Avenue, died June 24, 2010 in her home. A native of Wilmington, N.C., she was the widow of Harvey E. Kneas Sr. Mrs. Kneas was the retired owner and operator of Kneas Realty. She was a member of Simonsdale Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of the Portsmouth Professional Business Women's Association. Survivors include two sons, Harvey E. Kneas Jr. and wife Carolyn of McConnellsburg, Pa., and James E. Kneas and companion Judith Kay-Monaghan of Wintergreen, Va.; three grandchildren, Dr. Kristi Kneas-Behan and husband Daniel of Harrisburg, Pa., Kimberly E. Kneas-Hilliker and husband Scott of Bellefonte, Pa., and Kenneth G. Kneas of Raleigh, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Garrison and Hannah. A funeral will be held Monday, June 28, at 10 a.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Martha Shute Goodman. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Simonsdale Presbyterian Church. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
Ellen Richardson Trout, 88, of Savannah, Ga., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., widow of David Eugene Trout, died on Wednesday afternoon, June 23, 2010, surrounded by her loved ones at Savannah Square under the care of Hospice Savannah. Born in Roanoke, Va., she was a daughter of the late Preston Richardson and the late Mayola Gillespie Richardson. Mrs. Trout was a longtime member of Melrose United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She was an active member of the Gideon Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women and Clowning Around, where she was fondly known as Lollipop. Mrs. Trout and the other members of Clowning Around visited patients in Roanoke area nursing homes and children in hospitals. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Sink Fuller., Surviving are three children, Jeanne Ellen Lawson and her husband, Dave, of Nellysford, Va., David Preston Trout and his wife, Pam, of Charleston, S.C., and Renee Bowles and her husband, Reggie, of Savannah, Ga.; two sisters, Charlotte Hubbard and Betty Haynes, both of Roanoke, Va.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Frankel and her husband, Matt, Rebecca Biggins and her husband, Kevin, Brian David Lawson, Mary Beth Trout, Julie Trout McMahon and her husband, Brian, Brent David Bowles and Cameron Nicole Bowles; seven greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday evening, June 28, 2010, at Oakey's Funeral Service, South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue, SW, Roanoke., The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, June 29, 2010, in the chapel of Oakey's Funeral Service, South Chapel, conducted by The Reverend E. Gary Marshall. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem., Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Savannah P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416-0190., Please share your thoughts about Mrs. Trout and her life at, Gamble Funeral Service of Savannah, Ga., 912-354-1616, is in charge of arrangements. |
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Romeriell Elliott PORTSMOUTH - Romeriell Elliott, 59, of the 3800 block of State Flower Court, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, ..... |
Elsie Cooper Falls, 91, of Forest, Va., passed away on April 16, 2010. Memorial services will be held 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Va. |
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DABNEY - ERNEST A. You passed far too quickly. The Family |
HOUGH - ERNEST Happy Father's Day to my loving husband. Miss you! Love, Jean |
Eugene J. Lemons |
Jun 25, 2010 A graveside service for Eugene Jefferson Lemons, 83, of Martinsville, who died June 21, 2010, was held Wednesday at the Hairfield family cemetery in the Figsboro community. Flag presentation was by members of the Navy Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Jerry Dugger, Mike Midkiff, J.D. Lemons, Johnny Lemons Jr., Kevin Farmer and J.D. Draper. Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway handled arrangements. |
Eugene R. (Red) Dunagan, 91, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
Evelyn S. McFadden NORFOLK - Evelyn S. McFadden, 88, passed away June 25, 2010 in Providence Place at DePaul. A native of Pine Tops, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Elizabeth Stawls and the widow of Vincent G. McFadden. She retired from civil service as a payroll clerk and was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She is survived by her three nieces, Martha Csillag and husband David of Norfolk, Debbie Lewis and husband David of Lewisville, Texas, Laura DiMaggio and husband Dennis of Chesapeake; five great-nieces, Theresa, Tammy, Dawn, Denise and Melinda, three great-nephews, Alex, Michael and Christopher; four great-great-nieces, Amanda, Kristin, Jessica and Hope; and one-great-great-nephew, Kyle. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Fr. Venancio R. Balarote officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
JOHNSON Mrs. Floyd Lillian Johnson Special Tribute Celebration Saturday, June 26, 2010. Call 804-706-9358. |
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Margaret C. Ferrell VIRGINIA BEACH - J. Margaret Cook Ferrell, 94, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2010. ..... |
Frances M. Bingley NORFOLK - Frances Maria Bingley, 85, widow of James T. Bingley, died June 25, 2010 at Albermarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, N.C. A former resident of Norfolk and Franklin, she was born in Portsmouth and was a daughter of the late Edward and Eva Spindler Howard and was a retired hairdresser and Revlon sales representative. Mrs. Bingley was the founder of the Virginia Shaggers Hall of Fame, founder and president of the Tidewater Shag Club and aided in the formation of shag clubs all over Virginia. She was the retired chairperson of the National Living Legends of Dance. Survivors include her daughter, Sandy Edwards (Bob) of Franklin; two sons, John E. Anderson and Walter T. "Boo Boo" Anderson, both of Elizabeth City; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. Interment will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. |
CRUICKSHANKS, Frances Jones, 92, born February 15, 1918, and died May 26, 2010, peacefully of natural causes at The Hermitage. She was the daughter of Oscar and Emma Jones of Richmond and the eldest of five siblings. Frances was married to John S. Cruickshanks Jr. for 56 years and had four children, John III, Patricia, Robert and Thomas. Being the first to graduate with a college degree, she was active in the family business, Cruickshanks Iron Works, for over 40 years, as well as raising a large family. Frances was a 55-year resident of Ginter Park. She was active in Ginter Park Baptist Church, where she chaired numerous clubs and committees including the Golden Circle Club, the Cradle Roll, Ginter Park Garden Club, Ginter Park Woman's Club, United Daughters of the Confederacy (Janet Randolph Chapter), and the Daughters of the American Revolution (Chancellor Wythe Chapter). She prided herself with always having a hot meal available to her children and any stranger at all times. She was known as "The Great Chef" by her friends and strangers for her kindness. She will be remembered as a loving, gentle, strong matriarch of her family. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Ginter Park Baptist Church, with a reception immediately following for her friends and family. |
Francis A. Harte Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Francis "Frank" Aloysious Harte Jr., 91, of the 3400 block of Dogwood Drive, passed away June 25, 2010 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was the son of the late Annie Davis and Francis Harte Sr. He started as an apprentice shipfitter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and retired as superintendent of Transportation. He also worked with Western Electric Bell Lab in Baltimore and Greensboro. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Quillin Harte; a daughter, Kathleen Bright and husband Martin of Portsmouth; three sons, Francis Harte III of Leander, Texas, Dennis Harte and wife Juanita of Morago, Calif., and Kerry Harte of Greensboro, N.C.; a grandson, Francis Harte IV of Plano, Texas; three granddaughters, Samantha Harte of Austin, Texas and Kimberly and Christian of Plano and a great-grandson, Brendan Harte of Plano. He was predeceased by a daughter- in-law, Katsura Harte and a grandson, Bret Harte. A memorial service will be held at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church at a later date. Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com. |
G. RUSSELL HUGHES A FATHER'S DAY TRIBUTE 09/05/14 - 02/27/10 "Oh, my Papa, to me he was so wonderful". . . . . Yes, you were so wonderful; a wonderful daddy, grandfather, uncle, and friend. You will not be with us this year to celebrate your day, your week at the beach, but we will continue to celebrate your day. Papa, thank you for always being there for us, for providing a home with delicious meals of fish that you caught and tomatoes and collards that you grew - all prepared by your loving hands. We love you and miss you so very, very much! |
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Jun 25, 2010 The funeral for Gaynelle Wilson Stanley, 86, of Martinsville, who died June 21, 2010, was held Thursday at Starling Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. David Adkins officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Bill Haneline, Bill Spencer, George Hundley, Frank Radnoczi, Brad Stanley, Joe Lee, Frank Cassell, Mike Critz and Jeff Stegall. Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville handled arrangements. |
Georgie Hollins Cheatham You left us one year ago to be with our Heavenly Father. We will always miss you. Our love forever Daddy, Davy, Judy, Sherry |
Gilbert Franklin Martin Gilbert Franklin Martin, 68, also affectionately known as Gilboo and Flip, came into this life on January 20, 1942, born to the late John Pizarro Martin and Jane Napper Martin Coleman. He went home to be with our Lord the eve of Monday, June 21, 2010., Gilbert was educated in the public schools system of Nelson County. In his youth, he developed his life long passion of playing and watching baseball. He and his brothers spent countless hours playing ball when there not picking apples and peaches in the orchards near their home. He joined the Popular Flats Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member. In his teens, he began working for the late Herman Ponton. A work relationship and friendship that remained throughout their lives., Upon graduation, he served four years in the United States Army. After completing his years of service with the military, Gilbert moved to Alexandria with his brothers. He continued working in the construction business with his brother, William., He later returned to Nelson County. Gilbert was an independent spirit who, along with his brothers, helped to build many residences, churches and businesses in Nelson and surrounding counties., Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kimberly Martin Tuppince and her husband, Kevin, of Richmond Virginia, Sherri Johnson Stevens and her husband, Patrick, of Easthampton, New Jersey, and Conrono P. Martin of Miami, Florida; his four grandchildren, Emily and Erin Tuppince and Derek and Aaron Stevens. He is also survived by his former wife, Bettye Morse Martin; and siblings Mildred Martin Foster of Shipman Virginia; Elizabeth Martin Bowling and her husband, William, and Robert and his wife, Arlene, of Arrington, Virginia, Julian "Liteburn" and his wife, Geneva, of Charlottesville Virginia, Roy and his wife, Wilhelmina, and Walter and his wife, Bettye, of Alexandria Virginia, and Eddie of New York; two sisters-in-law, Cecelia Martin and Mary Eula; devoted friend of the family, Johnny Ponton; a special nephew, Kenneth Martin; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews extended family and friends., He was preceded in death by brothers, John, William "Buddin" and Thomas; and one sister-in-law, Eleanor King Martin. |
In memory of Grady H. Hodge, We love and miss you, Pop! ~Love, Mike, Sue, Suzann, Brandon, Mandy, Taylor and Damien |
JOHNSON - Henry P. Sr. Happy Father's Day! We all miss you. Your children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren |
BROWN, Hillie Edmond Sr. Happy Father's Day. We love you and miss you. -Love, Your Family |
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FOUNTAIN, Mr. Hugh Lee Jr., 85, of Richmond, passed away June 21, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory six sisters, Mildred F. Weekes, Ellalee F. Flowers (Stafford), LaVerne B. Fountain, Arlette F. Hill, Marie A. Fountain and Eulalia F. Morris; one brother, Woodson M. Fountain (Jean); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. where the family will receive friends Sunday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Remains will lie in state Monday, 10 a.m. at Ebenizer Baptist Church, 216 West Leigh St. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dr. Levy M. Armwood, pastor, Rev. Barbara J. Morton officiating. Eulogy by Gary L. Flowers. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, C/O John Payton, 99 Hudson St., Suite 1600, New York, NY, 10013. |
Harry B. Barker Husband, Dad and Grandad Happy Father's Day! We keep your memories one by one. The things you've said and the things you've done. They bring back a smile, sometimes a tear. Every day of our lives we wish you were here. We miss and Love you very much. Shirley, Theresa & Ryan Barker |
Harry E. Pfifferling VIRGINIA BEACH - Harry E. Pfifferling, 69, passed June 23, 2010 in Norfolk. He was born in Pennsylvania and had been an area resident since 1972. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1985 after 26 years of service. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for VEDA Inc., the U.S. Census Bureau and Forrest Exterminating. He joined the Loyal Order of Moose in 1992 and was a member of Aragona Village Moose Lodge. He advanced to the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in 2007. He was also a member of the Fleet Reserve Association branch No. 60 and a member of Doric Lodge No. 44 of the Masons. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy; sons, Thomas of Virginia Beach and wife Tammy, and James of Burlington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Missy, Thomas Jr., and Stacie; twin brother, John and his wife Diana of New Hampshire; sisters, Ruth and Patricia Barker and husband Ray, both of Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Priscilla; father, John; and sister, Doris. A funeral will be held Monday, June 28, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, where friends may come to a viewing from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980037, Richmond, VA 23298. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com. |
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Francis A. Harte Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Francis "Frank" Aloysious Harte Jr., 91, of the 3400 block of Dogwood Drive, passed away June 25, 2010 ..... |
JENKINS, Hayward "Skip," 31, of King William, went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 24, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Toney and "Dad" Leonard Toney; his father, Hayward C. Jenkins Jr.; grandparents, Phillip and Sarah Madison and Jean Jenkins; sister, Christie Marsh and her husband, Jason; brothers, Linnie Theimer, Shane Toney, and Kenneth Toney and his wife, Tanya; a special aunt, Peggie Freeman; and many nieces and nephews. Skip worked for Lennox nsa as an HVAC technician. He was a 1997-graduate of New Kent High School. He had a deep passion for fishing and four-wheeling. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rt. 10). A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. |
COLLIER - HERMAN Happy Father's Day, this is our 1st year without. Miss you and love you. Love, Children, Grandchildren and Great- grandchildren |
Holmes DeSaussure Boisseau June 24, 1950 - Sept. 3, 1989 Son, Brother, Husband, Father and Friend. We miss you so much. Happy Birthday "Boomer." |
MARTINSVILLE - Howard Ward Muir Sr., 86, of Martinsville, Va., died peacefully Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, at his home surrounded by family. |
JOHNSON - ISAIAH I love you and miss you! Happy Father's Day! Your Daughter, Marcia |
HAYNES, Mrs. Irene Liggins, 74, our beloved great-grandmother, was taken to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Services will be held at Little Zion Baptist Church in Powhatan, Virginia on June 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. |
Ivan Guy Bunton SUFFOLK - Ivan Guy Bunton, 74, of the 2800 block of Colonial Drive, died June 24, 2010 in his home. A native of Butler, Tenn., he was the widower of Laura L. Bunton. He was a retired Air Force master sergeant with 20 years service, serving in Vietnam, and also a retired civil service electronics technician with NICTAMSLANT, Norfolk. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya Seward and husband Chris of Norfolk and Kelly McCann and significant other Paul Gwaltney of Suffolk; one granddaughter, Laura McCann; his significant other, Pat Warren and her three children, Diana Warren and friend Roland McPherson, David Warren and Ronnie Warren; and special friends, Brian and Kim Walsh and Rick and Karen Shetler and their son Michael. A funeral will be held Tuesday, June 29, at 12:30 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, by Pastor Bryant Collins. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Edward George, Karen, Eric and other staff at Virginia Oncology, and all of his caregivers, especially Joanne Eley, his buddy. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
GLASHEEN - Jack Remembering a wonderful husband and father on his birthday (June 19th) and Father's Day. Jeannette & family |
DUDLEY - James Happy Father's Day. I miss you. Your daughter, Diana Pope |
Jimmy C. Yates HAYSI, Va. Jimmy Clayton Yates, age 59,of Dickenson Highway, passed away Friday, June 25, 2010, at his home. Born in Dickenson County, he was a son of the late Cecil and Rosie Hackney Yates. He was self employed with Haysi Monument Co. and Yates Construction. Mr. Yates was previously employed with Haysi Funeral Home for 38 years, a former member of Haysi Rescue Squad and Haysi Volunteer Fire Dept., a past member of Haysi Eagles Club, Haysi Moose Lodge and Haysi Lions Club, and was active in Dickenson County Kids Fishing Day and was a member of Splashdam Freewill Baptist Church. Jim was an avid motorcyclist and a loving father, grandfather and loyal friend to people all over the United States. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Yates, and a sister, Anna Lee Fields. Survivors include his wife, Jeanie; two daughters, Marsha (Paul) Viers of Abingdon, Va., and Kristy Deel of Haysi; three grandsons, Nicholas A. Viers, Zachary R. Viers and Logan S. Deel (Papaw's boy); three brothers, Elder Earl Dean (Darlene) Yates of Clintwood, Va., Billy T. (Pinkie) Yates of Haysi, and Jeffrey (Diane) Yates of Vansant; a sister, Shirley Yates of Haysi; several nieces and nephews; also special friend, Jack Rose and Darla Bostic, whom he loved like a daughter. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Splashdam Freewill Baptist Church with Danny Sluss officiating. Burial will follow in the Yates Cemetery, Haysi, Va. Pallbearers will be Paul, Nick and Zack Viers, Logan Deel and Bill and Eric Ratliff. Visitation will start at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dickenson County Kids Fishing Day, P.O. Box 399, Flannagan Dam Road Haysi, VA. 24256 Online condolences may be sent to |
BRUCE, John Earnest Sr., 88, of Richmond, departed this life June 22, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Rosa Mae Bruce; three daughters, Joyce Fields, Dorothy Bruce and Rosa Anderson (Sylvester); son, Melvin Bruce; 23 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren; sister, Cherry Terry; brother, Peter Bruce (Jeraldine); and brother-in-law, Drexter Terry (Michelle). Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, where viewing will be held on Sunday, June 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. |
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James Allen (Murdock) Ball, 53, of Galax, Va., passed away on June 14, 2010. Memorial Service 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Mission Love Church, Galax. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. |
James Ivan (Jim) Campbell, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2010, after stubbornly and courageously fighting a respiratory illness for many years. Jim was born on August 5, 1939, in Huntington, W.Va. He was the only son of Chester Harvey and Freda Eileen (Shaffer) Campbell. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1964. He then attended and graduated from his beloved Marshall University in 1967, and remained an enthusiastic fan and supporter for the remainder of this life. He started his career in banking with First National Exchange Bank in 1968. He remained with the bank until 1993, rising to the position of Vice President and head of the Tax Department for Dominion Trust Company. He joined the accounting firm of Scearce & Crabbs in 1993 where he was presently employed. In his spare time, Jim was an avid bowler, winning many trophies both locally and in surrounding areas. He was an unassuming kind, generous and compassionate man who was always ready to assist those in need with tax advice and preparation. Although Jim had no close relatives, he will be fondly remembered by his many friends and business associates. In his final illness he was especially gratified by numerous cards and visits. Jim would wish to express his gratitude to the technical, nursing and therapy staff at Springtree Health and Rehabilitation Center for their professional and compassionate care. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. |
James Melvin Lockridge, 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100. |
JOHNSON, James O. You've been a great father figure. Happy Father's Day! Love, Shellery and Russell Jr. |
Jean Cox Vandergrift, 68, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Funeral Services at noon on Saturday, June 26,2010, at The Central United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Salem Chapel, 540-389-9208. |
Jean K. Bohrer, 82, of Charlottesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Our Lady of Peace., She was born on January 28, 1928, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of the late George P. Bohrer and Grace O'Connor Bohrer., Jean was a loving mother and grandmother who grew up in Darien, Connecticut, then later lived in New Jersey, where she raised four children and worked as a secretary in the Glen Ridge, New Jersey, school system for 20 years.She retired to Charlottesville and made many new friends and became a member of St. Paul's Memorial Church. Jean loved music and spending time with family and friends., Survivors include her children, Jeff Ney-Grimm of Charlottesville, Kevin Grimm of Troy, Michigan, Mark Grimm of Peach Tree City, Georgia, and Wendy Walsh of Soufriere, Dominica, and 11 grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at St. Paul's Memorial Church with interment to follow at the church memorial garden., In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14776, Richmond, VA 22902. |
Jeannette Pearl Seiler Kidd, 89, of Roanoke, Va., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was born on February 15, 1921, in Charlottesville, Va., the daughter of the late Stuart Stevenson Seiler Sr. and Ruth Pearl Geer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Ernest Kidd Sr.; her beloved son, James Ernest (Skip) Kidd Jr.; and sisters, Virginia "Puggy" S. Freed and Joyce S. Coiner., Jeannette was a faithful member of Oakland Baptist Church Ruth Sunday School Class. She was a longtime loyal employee and retired from Appalachian Power Company. Jeannette dearly loved sports and was an exceptional athlete. She was a pitcher for Fast Pitch Softball Team, played basketball and was an avid bowler up into her 80's bowling both duck-pins and ten-pin., Jeannette is survived by daughter-in-law, Susan Angle Kidd; grand-doggy, Baylee; sisters, Pauline S. Trader and Vicki S. Shiflett; brothers, Stuart S. Seiler Jr. and wife, Carol, and Curtis D. "Pete" Seiler and wife, Shirley; a special niece, Jeannette F. Deavers; 17 nieces and nephews; 26 great-nieces and nephews; 18 great-great-nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Helen Elmore., Jeannette's family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Daniel Camden for his many years of care and the multiple medical professionals at Lewis Gale Medical Center. Additionally the family expresses its gratitude for the loving care given by the staff in the Friendship Manor Community especially at Eastwood Assisted Living, Care Unlimited and her special caregiver and friend, Marie Tinsley., Memorial contributions are welcomed to the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society., Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Scotty Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 25, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
Jeannette Seiler Kidd, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in Roanoke, Virginia., She is the daughter of the late Ruth Geer Seiler and Stuart S. Seiler Sr. In addition to her parents, Jeannette was predeceased by her husband, James E. Kidd Sr.; and her beloved son, James E. "Skip" Kidd Jr.; and her sisters, Virginia "Puggy" S. Freed and Joyce S. Coiner., Jeannette is survived by her daughter-in-law, Susan Angle Kidd, to which the Seiler family is grateful for the love and special care she gave our sister. Also surviving are sisters, Pauline S. Trader and Vicki S. Shiflett; and brothers, Stuart S. Seiler Jr. and his wife, Carol, and Curtis D. "Pete" Seiler and his wife, Shirley; a special niece, Jeannette F. Deavers, 17 nieces and nephews, 26 greats and 18 great-great nieces and nephews., Family visitation will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday June 25, 2010., Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel in Roanoke., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Morton Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Wayne FIREBAUGH 5-9-1961 6-26-2006, Gone but not forgotten, Sadly missed by, Teresa, David, Mom & Dad |
In Loving Memory Of Jenette Payton June 25, 1946 - May 8, 2010 Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma, Sister and Friend! We miss you dearly and you are forever in our hearts. Love, Demetrius, Sandy, Marius, Susan, Alex, Linda, Marissa, Tony, Jake, Devin, Haley, Zachery, Chance, Hanna, Zion, Trejen, Ryan, Carol, Cornelia and Rashied. Rest in peace lily of the field. |
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Joey Lee Ferguson, 58, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Graveside funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, in Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. |
In Memory John J. Oroszy Jr. November 25,1947-June 26, 2008 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. We love and miss you everyday. Love, Sue and family |
John L. Joyce, 72, of Woodlawn, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Joyce was born in Carroll County to the late Jimmie Lee and Joanna Largen Joyce. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Glenna W. Joyce, of the home; son and daughter-inlaw, James and Crystal Joyce, of Hillsville; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Donna Joyce, of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Texas and Elmo Nester, of Hillsville; mother-in-law, Ilene Whitt, of Woodlawn; and special buddies, Rambo and Tigger. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel with Chip Neely, James Jordan and Elder Tim McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Largen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting www., Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel is serving the family. |
John Thomas Hylton Sr., 73, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-562-1182. |
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Johnnie Alfred Rogers CHESAPEAKE - Johnnie Alfred Rogers, son of the late Carl P. Bowen and Lucy N. Toye, departed this life June 24, 2010. He was born in Accomack County, Virginia, on Feb. 18, 1921. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Base after 42 years of service. He served on the Male Usher Board at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for many years until he became disabled. Johnnie leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife, Elizabeth Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, LaVersa R. Drew and William D. Drew, Jr.; sister, Bernice McConn; granddaughter, LaVersa Danielle Drew; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Monday in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 525 Dinwiddie St. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
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Josephine Camp, 92, of Richmond and formerly of Radford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Our Lady of Hope in Richmond Virginia. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Catherine Kriz of Blacksburg, Virginia. She is survived by her sister, Flora Heggem; by her children, Joan Coleman and her husband, Jim Coleman, her son, Thomas Camp and his wife, Margaret Murphey. She also had nine grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Josie was born to hard working coal mining farmer Austrian immigrants, Frank Hocheder and Annie Gutfelder in Louisville, Colorado. During World War II she worked in Denver for the U.S. Geological Survey. She met her husband of 37 years, Thomas Camp, in Denver where they lived until they moved to Bluefield, West Virginia, then on to Radford, Virginia where they raised their family and lived for many years. Josie worked at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant then at Radford University where she retired at the age of 75 after 30 years of employment in the office of admissions. After retiring she enjoyed many years with her friends and being an important part of her family. A mass in her intention will be said at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Radford, Virginia on July 10, 2010 at 5 p.m. Family and friends will gather afterwards at the Best Western in Radford to celebrate her life and enjoy memories of her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations are made to, or St. Jude's Catholic Church in Radford, Virginia. |
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Jun 25, 2010 The funeral for Judy Martin Davis, 63, of Ridgeway, who died June 16, 2010, was held Thursday at Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Talmadge Martin, Jim Barbour, Mike Shough, Kenny Barker, Dwayne Barker, John Turner and Gary Lee Hall. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Judy Pauline Darling, 63, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010. |
Karen Gail Williams Alford, 51, of Cloverdale, Va., and formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Glendon E. Williams; and is survived by her husband, Hoyt B. Alford III; daughter, Kaitlin A. Alford; her mother, Betty L. Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Charlie Becker; niece, Kelley; and nephew, Mathew. Karen was a lover of animals, the underdog, and a wonderful friend and mother. We miss you and will see you later. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Michael DuVal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. The family request memorials be made to the Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23509. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909. |
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Elizabeth S. Kneas PORTSMOUTH - Elizabeth Southerland Kneas, 90, of Byers Avenue, died June 24, 2010 in her home. A native of Wilmington, N.C., ..... |
GREEN - Lafayette B. Sr. We love you, we miss you. You will always be in our hearts. Your loving wife, Helen, and family, Lafayette Jr., Michel, Nedean, Francine, grand and great-grandchildren |
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Consulate Health Care and Heartland Hospice for their acts of kindness shown to our loved one. |
Larry Herman Oakes, of Rocky Mount, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the age of 60. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Flora Oakes; and his wife, Phyllis Wingfield Oakes. He served in the United States Army in the Republic of Vietnam. During his service, he received the Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in combat. He was very proud to serve his country in the United States Army. Surviving are his daughter, T.J. Agee, and husband, Scott; son, Cale Oakes, and wife, Traci; four grandchildren, Kevin Sawyer, Caleb Oakes, Tanner Oakes and Jackson Agee. He is also survived by his fiancée, Vickie Dalton; brothers, L.D. and Teddy Oakes; and his sister, Diane Ashby. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675-8517. His family will receive friends from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the home on Bowles Valley Road. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, exclusive local provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care", Rocky Mount. |
JACKSON, Leroy J. Jr., of Richmond, died June 25, 2010. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Lillian Lambert Vanover, 75, of Little Creek (Bland County), Va., died on Friday, June 25, 2010. Funeral service will be held 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. |
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Lynn E. Blackburn, 63, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010. Arrangements by Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, Roanoke, Va., 540-491-9994. |
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Maebell Gray LEBANON, Va. Funeral services for Mrs. Maebell Gray will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Chestnut Grove Community Church in the Hidden Valley section of Washington County, Va., with the Rev. Olen Cassell and the Rev. Bill Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Tony Dotson, Eddie Wilson, Joseph Collins, Adam Burke, Cory Chafin, Derek Sweet and Robbie Dale. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Nunley, Kenneth Nunley, Ed Wilson and the members of the Chestnut Grove Community Church. Online condolences may be submitted at |
ADKINS - Mitchell 6-10-1897 - 3-7-1971 You are forever in our hearts. Love & miss you. Elnora, Margaret & Grandchildren |
Margaret C. Ferrell VIRGINIA BEACH - J. Margaret Cook Ferrell, 94, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2010. She was a member of Park Place United Methodist Church, Norfolk, and was a lifetime member of the D.A.V, Chapter 4. Mom will forever be in the hearts of those she leaves behind. She is survived by her daughter, Linda D. Moore; sons, Randy Cook (Debbie) and Tommy Cook (Leigh); grandchildren, Brian, Chris and Jennifer; great- grandchildren, Brendan, Gracie and Remy; and brothers and sisters, Evelyn Schmieg, Elsie Merrill, Frances Garrett, Virginia Layton, Colleen Chapman, Betty Chapman, Gary McDonald and Herbert R. McDonald. It is so hard to say goodbye, but we know that her pain is over. Mom is now with our Lord, dwelling in true peace, joy, comfort and eternal love. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 28, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, June 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kempsville Rescue Squad at www.kvrs.org. Special thanks to Dr. Le, Solita, RN, and Carolyn, CNA at Sentara Nursing Center. You may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com. |
Margaret Reed Clough, 85, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on March 21, 2010. Memorial Service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the Friends Meeting House, 404 Mount Tabor Road, Blacksburg, Va. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Margaret Wilson Barry, 92, widow of David W. Barry, died Friday, June 25, 2010. |
Margie Tyler Bunn CHESAPEAKE - Margie Tyler Bunn, 85, passed away June 23, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 26, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com. |
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Evelyn S. McFadden NORFOLK - Evelyn S. McFadden, 88, passed away June 25, 2010 in Providence Place at DePaul. A native of Pine Tops, ..... |
SOUTHPORT - Mervine Elmo Johnson, better known as Jimmy, passed away on June 24, 2010, following a brief hospitalization. |
Michele Yeatts Eastridge, 39, of Roanoke County, Va., passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 24, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Michele was born in Roanoke, Va., on August 24, 1970, and was preceded in death by her father, Roger L. Yeatts. She is survived by her son, Brooks R. Eastridge; her mother, Candis Brown Yeatts; her brother, R. Darren Yeatts and Charlene Nance; three nieces, Emily, Erin and Ellie Yeatts; her uncles and aunts, the Rev. Marc and Beverly Brown and Cindie and Philip Hayden; and her BFF's, Angie Lewis and Ila Cox. Also surviving are many loving friends and family who will remember her forever. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for her son, Brooks, and donations can be made at any Valley Bank Branch with checks to be made out to Michele Yeatts Eastridge Memorial Fund. A Graveside Service will be held 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with the Rev. Marc Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. |
Mildred V. Bartlett CHESAPEAKE - Graveside services for Mildred Virginia Bartlett will be held at 11 a.m. today in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
Mildred Elizabeth Stull, 86, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2010, in the Forest Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home . |
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CHRISTIAN - MONROE Pops, I cherish & thank God for all the beautiful & wonderful memories. Love, LoLo |
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Vera B. Moyer NORFOLK - Vera B. Moyer, 70, passed on June 23, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Sr.; daughter, Elizabeth ..... |
Nancy Thompson Honaker Funeral services for Nancy Thompson Honaker will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brad Davis and the Rev. Dewey Wil liams officiating. The burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great- grandsons, Tim Booher, Mark Booher, Jeff Booher, Brian Fitzgerald, Derrick Honaker, and Jason Currin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Campbell, Chad Rodriquez, and Rodney Collins. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
HARRIS - O.B. Miss you Daddy! The Wilsons |
GAINES, Oliver Sr. and BURROUGHS, Deacon Gilbert Clarke, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Always loved and always remembered. ~Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren |
Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:00 AM |
In Memory John J. Oroszy Jr. November 25,1947-June 26, 2008 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one ..... |
Phillip Michael "Mike" Millsap ABINGDON, Va. Phillip Michael "Mike" Millsap, age 52, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 17, 1957, in Abingdon, the son of Gilbert Ray Millsap Sr. and Fannie Arden Millsap Greer. Mr. Millsap had lived in the Abingdon area most of his life and had also lived in Charlottesville, Va. for about 10 years. He was a graduate of Abingdon High School. He had a great love for farming and was awarded the Young Farmers Award. He attended Woodland Hills Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Lydia Millsap; maternal grandparents, Milt and Margaret Arden; and his father, Gilbert R. Millsap Sr. Survivors include his wife, Dedria Millsap of Abingdon; mother, Fannie Millsap Greer and husband, Harold, of Abingdon; one daughter, Belinda Rose Millsap of Mississippi; one son, Gilbert "Mac" Millsap of Fort Worth, Texas; one step-son, Morgan Hubbard of Honaker, Va.; one sister, Jenny Copenhaver and husband, John, of Abingdon; one brother, Gilbert "Ray" Millsap Jr. of Abingdon; one grandchild, Zander Cruise Millsap; and numerous cousins, nephews, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening, June 26, 2010, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel. At the request of the family there will be no services held on Sunday to allow those who wish to attend the church of their choice; however, friends may call any time at the residence of his mother, 19273 Woodlands Hills Rd., Abingdon, VA. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers, the Rev. Paul Viers and his son, Gilbert "Mac" Millsap, officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the, , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or the, , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 in his memory. Online condolences may be submitted at |
Paul Linwood Doughton, 79, of Rocky Mount, died Saturday, June 19, 2010. Memorial services 12 noon Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Furnace Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service. |
Paul W. Coman, 69, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on May 13, 2010. He retired as a salesman for Longwood Elastomers. Paul was the son of E. Stanton Coman and Mary E. Flint Coman. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Patricia; three sons, Pastor Michael (Donna) Coman, Curtis (Catherine) Coman and Joel (Rhonda) Coman; a brother, G. Rogers Coman; a sister, Stanna L. Wells; four grandchildren, Emma, Stanton, Sam and Claire Coman; and his mother-inlaw, E. Inez "Pat" Bowman. Paul met his wife in second grade at North Adams Elementary School and they both played the roles as bride and groom in the play "Tom Thumb." However, on the day of their real wedding, when they were about to say their vows, the minister asked if either of them had ever been married before and the couple replied "Yes." Everyone attending laughed, as they understood the joke of being the bride and groom in the grade school play. Paul was an active citizen in his community, participating in many local activities. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at the North Adams Baptist Church in North Adams, Mich. His son, Michael, will conduct the service. Another service will be held 3 p.m. on November 13, 2010, at the Little Manatee Park in Wimauma, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3755 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, Fla. 33573 or to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33612. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Fla. 33573. |
Pauline Marie Hixon McGuyer, 78, of Christiansburg, Va., was rescued and taken to Heaven to be forever free of pain on Thursday, June 24, 2010. A daughter of the late Bryant and Gay Hixon, of Merrimac, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert McGuyer; and a son, Rex McGuyer; also preceding her were her brothers, Bill, Paul (Tug) and Carl Hixon; her sisters, Mary Linkous, Mable Donathan and Velma Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her son and daughterin-law, Rodney and Ellen McGuyer; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ronnie Allen, all of Christiansburg; sister, Cynthia "Bob" Conner, of Pilot; grandson, Scott Allen and wife, Virginia and their children, Hunter, Jonathan and Garrett, of Indian Valley; grandson, Blair Allen and wife, Jaime and their children, Reid and Chase, of Christiansburg; granddaughter, Julie McGuyer, and her children, Damian and Camdon, of Christiansburg; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dwayne Martin and the Rev. Johnny Early officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Va. The McGuyer family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting |
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In Loving Memory Of Jenette Payton June 25, 1946 - May 8, 2010 Happy Birthday Mom, Grandma, Sister and Friend! We miss you dearly ..... |
Peggy Frankie Correll, 79, of Fuquay Varina, N.C., died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Memorial Services will be held in Roanoke at a later date. |
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Jun 25, 2010 STANLEY, N.C. — Peggy Harmon Agee, 68, of Stanley, died May 22, 2010, of injuries from an automobile accident. She was born in Patrick Springs, Va., to John Wilburn Harmon and Annie Walker Harmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Leo Agee Sr., on Sept. 13, 2009; six brothers, Charles Harmon, Darryl Harmon, Donald Harmon, Roy Harmon, Larry Harmon and John Harmon; and two sisters, Helen Harmon and Evelyn Bishop. She was a member of Craig Memorial Baptist Church in Stanley, where she was a former Sunday school teacher. Surviving are two daughters, Leona Hester and Stacie Everlein, both of Stanley; a son, Franklin Leo Agee Jr. of Stanley; three sisters, Betty Gardner of Granite Quarry, Julie Logan of Faith and Mary Spears of Mocksville; a brother, Joe Harmon of Cleveland, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral was held May 25 at Craig Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Rankin officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. Memorials may be made to Craig Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 238, 1246 Mariposa Road, Stanley, N.C. 28164. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly handled arrangements. |
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Harry E. Pfifferling VIRGINIA BEACH - Harry E. Pfifferling, 69, passed June 23, 2010 in Norfolk. He was born in Pennsylvania and had been ..... |
Phillip Eugene Graybeal, 60, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, 540-382-2612. |
Ronnie Lee Musick CASTLEWOOD, Va. Ronnie Lee Musick, 69, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Alston Brook, Lexington, N.C. He was born in Russell County, Va., son of the late James and America Duty Musick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Rambo Musick; and one brother, Robert Musick. He is survived by two daughters, Misty Statzer and husband, David, of Castlewood, and Wanda Simerson and husband, Richie, of Linwood, N.C.; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Gracie Statzer of Castlewood; one grandson, Jerry James of Linwood; one great-grandson, Aaron James of Linwood; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey James of Salisbury, N.C.; one brother, Larry Musick and wife, Ginny, of Tennessee; one sister-in-law, Patty Musick of Lebanon, Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Ronnie Lee Musick will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, in the Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with the Rev. Elmo Warner and the Rev. Elwood Hall officiating. Committal services and Interment will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery, leaving at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, or at the home of David and Misty Statzer in Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Musick family and a video tribute may be viewed through our web site at |
BELL - Rufus Bell, Sr. Happy Father's Day! You will always be the best father and husband in the world! We Love and Miss you! June 27, 2010 Happy 86th Birthday to you! Lots of Love from all of us! Forever, Wife Eva and Children |
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Reuben William Mayhew, 69, of Long Island, Va., died on Friday, June 25, 2010. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Chapel, Gretna, Va. |
Rhonda Kay Fisher, 41, of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at home with her loved ones at her side. She was preceded in death by her father, John C. Fisher; stepfather, K. Michael Wills; grandfather and grandmother, Charles G. and Stelma J. Gobble; and grandparents, Ronald and Margaret Musselwhite. Surviving is her beloved mother, Joy Wills; stepgrandfather, Donald L. Young; stepbrother, Brent M. Wills; aunts and uncles, Robert and Carol Fisher, Sandra and Ralph Williamson, and Linda and Wayne Kreider; cousins, Nichole E. Hinson, Jason Fisher, April Powell and Monica McLain; niece, Riley E. McLain; nephews, Zachary Powell and Ethan Powell; special friend, Karen Hale; and several step uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Madeline Harrison and staff at UVA for all the care for years with Huntington's disease and Carilion Hospice Services of Roanoke for all of the help. Special thanks to caregivers, Leatha Young, Patsy Gray and Cleo Brown for all of their help and love. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the University of Virginia Health System, Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders Clinic, Fontaine Research Park, 500 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Charlottesville, Va. 22908-1018 in Rhonda's memory. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va., 540-389-9208. |
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EDWARDS - Robert In loving memory of my husband. Happy Father's Day, My Love. - Katrina |
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Johnnie Alfred Rogers CHESAPEAKE - Johnnie Alfred Rogers, son of the late Carl P. Bowen and Lucy N. Toye, departed this life June 24, ..... |
Romeriell Elliott PORTSMOUTH - Romeriell Elliott, 59, of the 3800 block of State Flower Court, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 16, 2010. A life celebration service will be held at noon Monday, June 28, at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. The family has entrusted J.T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. |
RUSSELL ADKINS We love and miss you. Happy Father's Day! Love, Your wife, Kids & Grandkids |
SAMMIE L. HILL Happy Father's Day. We love and miss you always. Love, Rose, Moon, Karen, Calvin, Miles, and Sam |
Samuel Irle Jones, Samuel Irle "Earl" Jones, 89, of Buckingham, Virginia, died on Friday, June 18, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia., He was born on June 1, 1921, in Buckingham, to Tom and Charlotte Onion Jones., His graduated Buckingham Training School. He briefly worked in the West Virginia coal mines, then went on to become a foreman and master brick mason for the Robert Maxwell Company and the Heischman Company. He later formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Rolf Leon Jones Sr. He served on the Buckingham County Board of Equalization and volunteered at the election polls. He was owner of the Glenmore Heights Subdivision of Buckingham County. He was a member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church where he served as usher and chairperson of the trustee board., He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Hazel Jones Jones., He is survived by one sister, Emma Viola Vaughters Brown; four children, Yvonne Wyonette Brown and her husband, Warren Jr., Gwendolyn Ruth Jones, Velma Park Jones, and Thomas Irle Jones; four grandchildren, Tina Dodson and her husband, Earl, Shannon Brown, W. Gamaliel H. Brown III and Hunter Brown; three great-grandchildren, Damien, Demetrius, and Haley Dodson; and sisters-in-law, Mary S. Jones, Beatrice J. Jones, Lucy T. Jones; and nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends., Final arrangements are by the Reid's Funeral Home., Funeral services will be held at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 111 Jerusalem Church Road, Buckingham, Virginia, 12 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010. Interment and repast will be at Slate River Baptist Church, 3409 Slate River Mill Road, Dillwyn, Virginia., Monetary memorial contributions may be made to Jerusalem Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Samuel I. Jones. |
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Heartland Hospice and their wonderful staff, Winnie from Senior Corp and her special angel, Wanda Ward, who cared for Shirley during the last months of her illness. We would also like to thank the doctors and staff at Virginia Oncology. |
NEW KENT - Shirley Hunter Breighner, 89, died June 24, 2010. She suffered from heart failure and dementia. Shirley was born in Sioux City, Iowa. |
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Wertley E. Sparrow CHESAPEAKE - God asked Wertley Etta Sparrow to the gates of heaven June 21, 2010. She was predeceased by her son, ..... |
Stephen Mark Hunter, 50, of Blacksburg, Va., died Thursday, June 24, 2010. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. |
Sybil Marie Shilling Sisk, 75, of Charlottesville, died on Friday, June 25, 2010, at Martha Jefferson Hospital of Lymphoma., She was born on March 16, 1935, in Arkansas, the daughter of the late Diral Edward Shilling and Beulah Cordie Gray Shilling. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lorene., Surviving her are her husband of 54 years and constant friend, Leonard Clay Sisk of Charlottesville; three sons, Leonard Dal and Gari Sisk of Anchorage, Alaska, Micah Ryl and Darlene Sisk of Frederick, Maryland, and Kelan Durand and Jenny Sisk and their daughter, Catrina, and son, Kelson, of Leonardtown, Maryland; two sisters, Barbara Cooper of Norman, Oklahoma, and Rebecca Hart of Inyokern, California; and four brothers, Ray Shilling of Fresno, California, Perry Shilling of Flagstaff, Arizona, Richard Shilling of Russellville, Arizona, and Ralph Shilling of Springdale, Arizona., Funeral services will be private. |
HUNTER - Thomas Ramsey It's been two Father's Days since you went home to be with the Lord. We love and miss you so very much. Wife, Bessie, children & grandchildren |
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Crosby Taylor NORFOLK - Crosby Taylor, 89, passed away June 23, 2010. He was born March 1, 1921 to the late Geneva Taylor in ..... |
Happy Father's Day Franklin R. Hunter Jr. and Terrence L. Hunter. Missing you - your sisters, nephews, children and great-grandchildren. |
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Vera B. Moyer NORFOLK - Vera B. Moyer, 70, passed on June 23, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Frederick Sr.; daughter, Elizabeth J. Oslund and spouse Kent H.; son, Calvin Morrisette Jr. and spouse Jackie; stepsons, Frederick Moyer II and spouse Missy and Scott; stepdaughter, Laura; nine grandchildren; and brother, Robert M. Braziel III. A visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. where a funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 29. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com. |
Vernon Elwood Hodges, 75, of Rocky Mount, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. He was born on August 17, 1934, the youngest child of Norman and Cora Lillian Hubbard Hodges. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Nellie Hodges, Ernestine Wade, and Frances Housman; and brother, Willie Hodges. Surviving are 13 nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, from Henry Fork Church of the Brethren Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Griffith, of Franklin Heights Baptist Church, officiating. His family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Flora Funeral and Cremation Service, Rocky Mount, Va., your exclusive provider of "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." www.florafuneralservice.com |
Violet Nuttycombe Childers, 103, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
Survivors include three sons, Rusty Beck and wife, Trish, Richard Stewart and wife, Angie and Todd Stewart; sisters, Linda Hunter, Sylvia Smith and Sue Corley; brother, Butch Blocker; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. |
Virginia George Hopkins, 86, of Roanoke, Va. died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, after a long illness. A wonderful wife and mother, Ginny was active in her church community. She served on the Vestry at Christ Episcopal Church for a number of years, including terms both as Junior Warden and as Senior Warden, and on numerous church committees. She was Mother of the Year for Religious Activities in Roanoke in 1965. She was on the Board of Bethany Hall and also Planned Parenthood, serving as president of the Roanoke Chapter. She was appointed by Governor Baliles to serve on the Virginia Public Telecommunications Board. She was active with the Girl Scouts and many other activities pursued by her children. A native of Charlottesville and a graduate of Hollins College, Ginny also loved tennis and bridge with friends. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William B. Hopkins; and her five children, Dabney Hopkins, of Durham, N.C., Sarah Finley, of Richmond, William Hopkins, Jr., of Roanoke, Carter Hopkins, of Franklin County and Marshall Martin, of Richmond; one daughter-in-law, Ann Hopkins, of Roanoke; and two sons-in-law, Don Finley and Jeff Martin, both of Richmond; and five grandchildren, Kitty, Virginia and Isabel Hopkins, of Roanoke, Catie Finley, of Arlington, and Virginia Martin, of Richmond. The family will receive friends Friday June 25, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall of Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd., Roanoke. Services will be Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church at 5 p.m. After the service, friends are invited to gather in the church parish hall for a celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 1101 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, VA 24016-4397, or Freya Scholarship Fund, Hollins University, P.O. Box 9629, Roanoke, VA 24020-1629. Arrangements are by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke, where online condolences may be made at |
Wallace Wales "Wally" Crawford The family of Wallace Wales "Wally" Crawford will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:45 Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2010, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 in the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mike Jackson and the Rev. Mark Hicks officiating. The committal service and entombment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Norton, Bob Leifert, Steve Layendecker, Tommy Crook, Mike Walters and Clinton Helton. Honorary pallbearers will be Fidelis Sunday School Class. Memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice or to Alice's favorite, "Habitat for Humanity." Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
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HARRIS - In loving memory of Walter W. Harris on Father's Day. You're gone but memories remain. We miss you. Love, Wife, Carolyn, Children, Wendy and Cantrell |
Wayne H. Hodges |
Jun 25, 2010 The funeral for Wayne Henry Hodges, 71, of Bassett, who died June 19, 2010, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett with Ministers Lawrence Harris and Wesley McCarter officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Tim Tucker, Clay Cagle, Chris Cagle, Tommy Stanley, Robert Hodges, Taylor Moore, Steve Moore and Donald Truman. |
Wertley E. Sparrow CHESAPEAKE - God asked Wertley Etta Sparrow to the gates of heaven June 21, 2010. She was predeceased by her son, Maurice Sparrow. She leaves behind her husband, John Henry; and children, Kimberly A. Paulino, John Edward, Rosalind Marie, Jonathan Craig and wife Corinne and Michael Dean; her sister, Joan Cuffee; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, June 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Riddick Funeral Service, 1225 Norview Ave., Norfolk. |
William H. Campbell SUFFOLK - William Hudson Campbell, 54, passed away June 24, 2010. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Walter William Campbell and Roseatta Tuttle Campbell. He was a nuclear pipe fitter for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. William is survived by his wife, Robin Jeanette Campbell of Suffolk; daughters, Stacey A. Shoup (Chris) of Covington, Va., and Jenny N. Meador of Roanoke, Va.; grandchildren, Autumn Marie Shoup, Victoria Taylor Weeks, Marcus J. Meador, Khloe Beche and Alex Reed; brother, Robert J. Campbell Sr. and wife Peggy; nephews, Robert J. Campbell Jr. and wife Kristen and Matthew W. Campbell; mother-in-law, Edith J. Thompson; other in-laws, Frankie and Cindy Holloway, Donna and Buddy Lemon, Shannon and Hope Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Blvd., Chesapeake with Pastor Dave Mros and Dr. Walt Coles officiating. Friends may join the family at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk on Sunday for visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. The family would like to give special thanks to the numerous neighbors and friends for their love and support. |
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William Francis McNally, 74, of Hardy, died Thursday, June 24, 2010. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mountain Lake, 540-721-9375. |
William Hudson Campbell, 54, of Suffolk, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Robin Jeanette Campbell, of Suffolk. A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3920 Airline Blvd., Chesapeake with Pastor Dave Mros and Dr. Walt Coles officiating. Friends may join the family at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive in Suffolk on Sunday, June 27, 2010, for visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. Condolences may be registered online at |
WILLIE BRUNSON In our hearts your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear father, that we do not think of you. Children, Delores, Mary & Leroy |
Willie R. Allen Sr. 02/19/09 STILL MISSING YOU SO MUCH on this 2nd Father's Day without you! Love, Brenda (your Sweet) |
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