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Floyd Akers Jr. NORFOLK - Floyd Akers Jr., 69, of the 400 block of Piping Rock, passed away Sept. 28, 2010. He retired from ..... |
Allan R. Hanckel NORFOLK - Allan Robertson Hanckel, 79, died peacefully at Leigh Memorial Hospital on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, with his family at his side. Allan was the son of William Robertson Hanckel and Evelyn Clower Hanckel, and grandson of the Honorable Allan Reeve Hanckel and Alice Watts Robertson Hanckel. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Clower Hanckel; his stalwart hunting companion, Bear; and his Good Dog, Gracie. Allan Hanckel attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He was owner and president of Hanckel Smith Sales Company Inc. for 32 years. During that time, he was president of the Tidewater chapter of "Ashrae" and served several terms as commodore of the Norfolk Boat Club. Allan was directly responsible for the reconstruction of the Boat Club after it burned in 1966. A master sergeant in the Virginia National Guard, Allan also was scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop No. 32 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in the West Ghent area of Norfolk. He served as a member of the Norfolk City Planning Commission and was once a candidate for Norfolk City Council. Allan was very proud to have achieved the rank of life master at bridge. An avid tennis player, he was a charter member of the Downtown Racquet Club and was ranked No. 2 in the state for men 60 years and older. A member of the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club as well, Allan served on its Tennis Committee and twice won the Tired Businessmen's Doubles. Allan served on the board of the Mary Ludlow Home for Elderly Ladies. He also coached the West Ghent Youth Soccer team to three victorious seasons with his partner, Dixie Dickenson. In the 1980s, he even found time to own and operate the Recovery Room, a restaurant/bar in downtown Norfolk. For 10 years, Allan and his family helped care for Big Cedar Island in Back Bay, Va. Subsequently, he and his family enjoyed a cottage in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. He spent every August for 35 years, usually with family and good friends Dr. A. L. Roper II and Michael Devine, at Camp Greenbrier's annual House Party, a family camp in Alderson, W.Va. Allan retired from his business in 1992 and soon thereafter went to work for Hobbs and Associates, where he remained for 13 years. His second attempt at retirement stuck, and in 2006, he stayed home to enjoy life. For the next several years, he volunteered to maintain the outdoor lighting in his community. He and his faithful dog, Alice, graciously hosted friends who dropped by frequently for impromptu meetings of his Garage Society. Allan led a very full life and will be deeply missed. Allan is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jane Harden Hanckel; son, Allan Robertson Hanckel Jr. and his wife Connie of Charlotte, N.C.; son, William Robertson Hanckel II of Raleigh, N.C.; son, Carter Allan Hanckel and his wife Susan of Raleigh, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Allan Robertson Hanckel III and John Henry Hanckel of Charlotte, N.C., and Addison Savita Hanckel and Holden Grayson Hanckel of Raleigh. A memorial funeral, directed by the Rev. Win Lewis, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Christ and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk. A reception will follow at the Norfolk Boat Club, 432 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, immediately after the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Camp Greenbrier for Boys Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 585, Exmore, VA 23350. Arrangements are being handled by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com. |
HUGHES, Alma Brooks, of Richmond, widow of Robert Wesley Hughes, passed away on her 92nd birthday Wednesday, September 29, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Person and her husband, Ken; her son, Robert W. Hughes; and a devoted friend, Valerie Ruggieri, all of Glen Allen. Other survivors include two granddaughters, Allison M. Hughes and Kelly Thomasson Mercer and her husband, Clark; three grandsons, Kennon D. Person Jr. and his wife, Rebecca, Rodney H. Person and his wife, Wendy, and Robert Evan Hughes; and six great-grandchildren, Tripp, Zachary, Andy, Reilly, Emily and Bonnie. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cecil E. Brooks. Mrs. Hughes was employed by Bennett Funeral Home for 30 years. She was a member of Blanche Spencer Chapter #11 O.E.S., and had been a member of the former Boulevard Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 1. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for Research, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20010. |
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GREENE, Alvin "Mickey" We miss and love you very much. Happy Birthday! Alice, Ernest, Cornell, Alphonso, Cookie & families |
JACOBS, Andrew M., 24, departed this life September 21, 2010. A viewing will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Friday (today), and a funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday at Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. www.wilsonafs.com |
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Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Grace United Methodist Church, with Pastor Helen Casey-Rutland officiating. Burial will be private. |
JACKSON, Arter L., of Henrico, Va., died September 28, 2010. Surviving are his sister, Amelia Jackson of Lithonia, Ga.; two brothers, Andrew Jackson (Bernice) of Greer, S.C. and Robert Goforth (Alice) of Bluefield, W.Va.; two nieces; five nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Mr. Jackson was retired from the Princeton, West Virginia Fire Department and was employed with the City of Richmond Public Schools. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2 at 12 noon. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
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Harold C. Bailey NORFOLK - Harold C. Bailey passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was ..... |
Barbara F. Corns |
Sep 30, 2010 The funeral for Barbara Jean Corns, 71, of Axton, who died Sept. 25, 2010, was held Wednesday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway. The Rev. Sammy Caldwell officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were David Whisnant, Barry Overby, Josh Setliff, Eric Wright, Curtis Corns Jr. and David Corns. |
Celebratory service will begin at 11a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Grafton Baptist Church, 1301 Old York-Hampton Highway, Yorktown, with the Rev. Dr. George Gholson officiating. Family and friends will assemble by 10 a.m. on Friday at 1515 Adams Circle Hampton, for the procession to the church. Interment will follow the service at the Grafton Baptist Church Cemetery, Yorktown. |
Bessie M. Steward VIRGINIA BEACH - Bessie M. Steward, 89, of the 400 block of Malibu Drive, passed away Sept. 28, 2010 at her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1920 to the late Bessie and Rich Morgan in Rockingham, N.C. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred Steward; and brothers, Crawford, James and Glenwood. She received her associates degree in education from the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College and her BS in education from Virginia State College. She was a member of Greater Metropolitan AME Zion Church. She retired after 26 ½ years of service from Norfolk Public Schools as a school teacher. She is survived by a daughter, Marian S. Briley; a son, Alfred R. Steward (Vanessa); one brother, Jesse Morgan; eight grandchildren, Aaron S. DeBoise (Chieko), Marian D. Steward, Curtis C. Steward Sr. (Sandra), Benita A. Noriss (Rick), Alfred R. Steward Jr. (Kimberly), Alfred R. Speller Sr. (Melanie), Anita Anderson and Michael Wear (Kyanne); 11 great-grandchildren, Jessie Norris, Angelina M. Steward, Curtis C. Steward Jr., Alfred Speller Jr., Andre Wear, Dominic Wear, Adrienne Speller, Miguelle Hawkins Sr., Alfred R. Steward III, Victoria Steward and Natasha Norris; great-great-grandchild, Madison Manning; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the chapel. Watch services live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
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David C. Breslauer SUFFOLK - David C. Breslauer passed away surrounded by his family on Sept. 26, 2010 at home in Suffolk after a ..... |
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Kamari Brown NORFOLK - Kamari Brown, 36, of the 6200 block of Alexander St., passed away Sept. 17, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He ..... |
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Calup Roscoe Moody CHESAPEAKE - Calup Roscoe Moody, 53, of the 3500 block of Bernies Court, died Sept. 27, 2010 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Known as Roscoe, he was born in Cape Charles, Va., and was a member of Little Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk. He retired after 14 years as a lab technician with Naval Regional Medical Center, and also retired after 20 years with the Virginia Army National Guard as a medic. He is survived by his wife, Nell H. Moody; one daughter, Mia Leanne Moody; three sons, Dawayne L. Hoffler, Colin T. Moody (Tabitha), Taran M. Moody; mother, Deloris O. Moody; five sisters; one brother; four grandchildren, Johnathan E. Griffin, Dawayne L. Hoffler Jr., Jaylin T. Arroyo, Joeb C. Anderson; 47 nieces and nephews; 12 aunts and uncles; other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Calup Moody. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Little Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, with the Rev. Ralph Richardson presiding. Burial will be held in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will be tomorrow from noon to 7 p.m. The body will be in the church at noon Friday. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is handling arrangements. www.fisherfuneral.com |
Carlton Lee Pugh Carlton Lee Pugh, 75, of Madison Heights, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Born May 8, 1935, in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Jessie L. Pugh and Flossie Wood Pugh. Mr. Pugh was retired from Allen Morrison Sign Company and attended Bethel Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Calvin, Carter, Huey, Willie and Gene Pugh. Survivors include his son, Curtis Nickerson, of Lynchburg; a sister, Lillie Wade, of Amherst; three brothers, Clayton Pugh and Frank Pugh, both of Baltimore, and Jessie Pugh, of New London; special niece, Donna Tomlin, of Amherst; three grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence of Lillie Wade. A graveside service will be conducted at noon Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Pugh Family Cemetery, by the Rev. Dave Peters. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . To send a condolence to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family. |
Carolyn H. Garris NORFOLK - Carolyn H. Garris, 74, went home to be with her Lord Sept. 28, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Mount Vernon, Mo., she retired from Schultz & James Company as a secretary. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk and the Shepherd's Bible class. Carolyn was valedictorian of the Norview High School class of 1954. She was a quiet, humble woman with a strong Christian faith. She enjoyed traveling with her family. She adored her husband and son. She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Garris; her mother, Nona F. Hammer of Virginia Beach; her son, Jeff A. Garris of Williamsburg, Va.; and a sister, Shirley Upton of Norfolk. She was predeceased by her father, Clyde E. Hammer. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Dick Baker officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Carolyn H. Garris to Gideon Bible Ministry or to Norfolk Christian High School Fine Arts Department. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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Willie C. Chapel Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Willie Curtis Chapel Sr., 61, departed this earth Sept. 24, 2010. A native of Texas, Willie was ..... |
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A service of memory for Mr. Cleveland Peoples Jr., aka "Man Man," 33, who was born on Aug. 24, 1977, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Petersburg. The Rev. Eli Melvin will officiate. Relatives and friends attending the service may assemble at the church at 1:30 p.m., Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, |
Collin Hatton Jr. SUFFOLK - Collin Hatton Jr., 66, entered eternal rest Sept. 24, 2010. He is survived by his four siblings, George C. Hatton, Brenda Baker, John T. Hatton and William H. Hatton of Suffolk. A viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Wilson & Associates Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Road. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road. Condolences may be sent to www.wilsonafs.com. |
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Kevin B. Cooke CHESAPEAKE - On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 we lost our beloved Kevin Barry Cooke, age 56. He was preceded in death ..... |
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Ralph Leon Cruise NORFOLK - Retired Master Chief Ralph Leon "Doc" Cruise peacefully passed away at home Sept. 27, 2010 in the late evening. ..... |
ROANE - In memory of Dale G. Roane Sr. 6/12/51 - 9/27/04 Our eyes can no longer see you, but our hearts will always love you. Loving you always. Mother, Jean Joe, Glenn & Rodney |
EVERETT - DEBORAH ANN In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name, Those who loved her in life sincerely, Still love her in death just the same. ~Cat and Family, with all our love |
HUMPHREY - Dick In loving memory of our Dad who passed away eight years ago today. Those whom we love go out of sight but never out of mind. Still cherished in the lonely hearts of those they leave behind. Dickie, Nita, Fay, Gay & families |
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David C. Breslauer SUFFOLK - David C. Breslauer passed away surrounded by his family on Sept. 26, 2010 at home in Suffolk after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Dave was born in Orange, N.J., in 1934 to the late Edward J. and Frances C. Breslauer. He lived in Portsmouth for 22 years before moving to Suffolk in 1982. Mr. Breslauer served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1952-56 on the USS Ticonderoga aircraft carrier. After serving in the Navy, Dave stayed in the Norfolk area where he met his wife Mae Boykin. Dave was the vice president of Planning, Estimating and Purchasing for Associated Naval Architects in Portsmouth, where he was a dedicated and proud employee for 45 years before retiring in 2005. He was a member of Elizabeth Manor Country Club and the Retired Seniors Golf Association. His family and friends will remember him as a loving husband, father and Paw-Paw who was always willing to help people and whose generosity reached many. He was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald and Donald. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mae Boykin Breslauer; one son, D. Michael "Brez" Breslauer and his wife Robin of Suffolk; three granddaughters, Trisha, Tori and Carroll; two brothers, Edward (Noreen) and Joseph; three sisters, Dorothy Day, Mary Frances Feeley and Kathleen Brennan (Bill). He is also survived by his sisters- in-law, Charlotte Fedro (Roger) and Kathleen Hinnant; brothers-in-law, Jay Boykin (Silene) and Jimmy F. Boykin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home, 3225 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, High St., Portsmouth, on Friday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Jonathan Goertz officiating. The interment will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, because Dave gave regularly to so many charities, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice, in his memory. Condolences may be offered at www.lovingfuneralhome. com. |
Della Marie Harris NORFOLK - Della Marie Harris, 78, passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2010 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Marie Harris was born Jan. 11, 1932 to the late Dewey and Pearl Berryhill in Sparkman, Ark. She was a faithful member of Bayview Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. Marie will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, niece, and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Berlin Strickland and wife Brenda Adams; two daughters, Brenda Perry and Susan Harris; seven grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, and Kenny Perry, William Strickland, Cynthia Wolfe, Kristen Roberts, and Jordan Kyle Harris; 13 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Lanta Mae Meece; and an uncle, Carlie Berryhill. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Bayview Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.dignitymemorial. com. |
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Donald A. Umbarger, Donald Auston Umbarger, 73, of Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 28, 2010., He was born on May 31, 1937, a son of Elmer and Nellie Coffey Umbarger., He was a member of the Waynesboro Mennonite Church, was a retired truck driver, and enjoyed bluegrass music., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Umbarger., Surviving are his son, Curtis L. Umbarger and his wife, Gayle, of Waynesboro; three daughters, Donna Hite and her husband, Albert, of Fishersville, Joanna Hewitt of Grottoes, and Teresa Harris of Waynesboro; three brothers, Ray Umbarger and Lewis Umbarger and his wife, Phyllis, all of Ceres, and Allen Umbarger and his wife, Judy, of Verona; one sister, Barbara Blankenship and her husband, Jim, of Dublin; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews., A service will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at the Waynesboro Mennonite Church by Pastor Howard Miller. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park., Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Baber, Chris Eldridge, Phil Hartzler, Albert Hite, Carl Milsap, and Ester Sims., Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Anderson and Joe Arbaugh., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Waynesboro Mennonite Church., Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939, or Waynesboro Mennonite Church, 1801 Monroe Street, Waynesboro, VA 229890., McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements., Memories and condolences may be shared at |
Donnell E. Worsley CHESAPEAKE - Donnell E. Worsley of the 3000 block of Elbyrne Drive, went home to be with the Lord, Sept. 24, 2010. Our beloved child was born Feb. 5, 1976 in Norfolk to Carolyn W. McBride and Tony Simmons. Donnell graduated from high school and attended Key Business College where he received a degree as a massage therapist. He was recently employed at Atlantic Dominion. Donnell was predeceased by his grandparents, Grant and Mary Worsley; aunt, Joyce Worsley; uncle, Grant Worsley; and stepfather, Willie McBride. Donnell leaves to cherish his memory his parents; three sisters, Brenda Worsley of Raleigh, N.C., Robin Worsley of Norfolk and Keisha Simmons of Connecticut; one brother, Rodney Worsley (Tanya) of Jacksonville, N.C.; three nieces; one great-niece; six nephews; a family friend, Joe Gibson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at noon at Holy Temple Church, Great Bridge Boulevard. Viewing will be held Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends at 3007 Elbyrne Drive, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com. |
Doris Midkiff Peach, age 67, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010., She was born in Suffolk, Va., the daughter of Ada Manie Lynch Jones of Hopewell, Va. Mrs. Peach was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glen M. Midkiff Jr. and Bobby M. Midkiff. She began her working career at Allied Chemical in the accounting department, and then with Honeywell in the telecommunications department. She retired as a manager with AT&T in the telecommunications department. Mrs. Peach was a member of the Confederate Rose. She was fond of collecting duck decoys, and had done so with her husband for over 40 years., She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Scott H. Peach Sr.; her sons, Scott H. Peach Jr. and wife, Kay, of Port Orange, Fla., and Michael C. Peach and wife, Kariayn, of Mechanicsville, Va.; grandchildren, Scott H. Peach III and Joseph S. Peach; sister, Arie Brandon and husband, Lonnie, of Varina, Va.; and many loving family members and friends., The family will receive friends at the Chester chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Graveside funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum at 215 Giles St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078, or to Hospice of Virginia at 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences to the family may be registered at |
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. |
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Sep 30, 2010 The funeral for Douglas M. Jones, 67, of JS Holland Road, Ridgeway, who died Sept. 27, 2010, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church in Ridgeway. Burial will be in the Smith family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home in Madison, N.C. He was born in Henry County to James R. Jones and Annie Vada Jones. His parents preceded him in death. He was a 1961 graduate of George Washington Carver High School, a retired employee of DuPont, and a life member of the NAACP. He was a member of Mayo Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Geneva Smith Jones of the home; a daughter, Geneen Jones Stuart of Sudbury, Mass.; four grandchildren; two brothers, Hozer Penn and Everett Jones, both of Ridgeway, and Royal Jones of Martinsville; two sisters, Annie Mae Hess of Columbus, Ohio, and Maderine Scales of Ridgeway; and other relatives. |
Eben Elliott Smith Jr., 84, died peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2010, at Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virginia., He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 16, 1926, to Eben Elliott Smith Sr. and Priscilla Dimick Crosby., Eben lived with his younger sister, Priscilla "Suki" Christoffers, and his parents in San Diego, Los Angeles, Providence, Jacksonville and Washington, D.C. He attended St. Albans School., In 1944 he enlisted and served in the Philippines in the 632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion, and upon returning attended Brown University under the G.I. bill, earning a B.S. in Geology., He worked in D.C. as a cartographer with the Army Map Service from 1953 until 1962, then as an analyst at the Foreign Science and Technology Center from 1962 until 1983, where he used his cartographic skills and his knowledge of Russian. When FSTC moved to Charlottesville in 1970, he followed with his family for what he called "the best years of my life." After taking early retirement from his career, he drove a Jaunt bus, making new friends while traversing the area, then collected gypsy moth data, trekking across the Albemarle County landscape., Over the years, Eben volunteered for numerous causes. In Northern Virginia he maintained trails through the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and assisted the Greenbelt Consumers Cooperative and Northern Virginia Fair Housing. In Charlottesville he was an active member of the Temple Beth Israel buildings and grounds committee, helped with construction on the Sunday School, and participated in Hadassah activities. He assisted Meals on Wheels, relished being an Ivy Creek trail guide, served on the Board of Directors for Citizens for Albemarle, and was a Vice President in the National Railway Historical Society. Since 2003 he has been an active member of the Unity Church. One of his most significant contributions has been to the Rivanna Trails Foundation, where he served as a founding member of the board since 1992, creating maps and historical records and helping build the loop trail around Charlottesville., Eben met Martha Florence Rozman at Army Map Service, they married on September 1, 1957, and supported each other until her death on January 18, 2003., He is survived by three children and their spouses, Gary Michael Smith and Debbie Smith, Gayla Michelle Mills and Eugene Mills, and Gregory Mitchell Smith and Erika Herz; four grandchildren, Justin and Talia Smith, and Cole and Kienan Smith; and a great- grandson, Leo Smith. Eben also shared his life with Cyndi Lou, Corky, Dawny, Tippy, Old Bay, Dory, and Tasha; and friends too numerous and dear to recount., A memorial service will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 North First Street, 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010., The family suggests that donations be made either to the Hospice of the Piedmont or to an organization of your choice. |
Edgar Leon Baker BRISTOL, Va. Edgar Leon Baker, 80, died on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at the Wellmont Hospice House, from a lengthy illness. He was born on June 3, 1930, in Pound, Va., and was the son of the late Isaac Winfred Baker and Ida Ruth Baker. Mr. Baker was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. From 1952 until 1959, he worked for Gulf Oil Company. In 1960, he established the Crest Motel in Bristol Virginia and then became the co-owner of the Atlas Honda Corporation in Bristol Virginia. At that time, he established the Lonesome Pine Enduro Riders Association in 1973. Motorcycles were his greatest passion. Mr. Baker was a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church. Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his wife, regional artist, Roma L. Baker. Survivors include two daughters, Jill C. Hunsucker, and husband Randall, and son, Justin of Bristol Virginia, and Dayna R. Dean and husband Steve of Clayton, N.C.; one sister, Margaret Ann Baker and husband Richard of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandson, Jason L. Clark; and two great-grandchildren of Bristol Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at 3 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA, with Pastor Jerry Russell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens- Colonial Chapel Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers will be nurses and physicians of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Wellmont Hospice House. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. David Guldseth and staff for their compassionate care for Mr. Baker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, 400 Old Airport Road, Bristol, VA 24202. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Edgar Clyde Colley CEDAR BLUFF, Va. Funeral services for Edgar Clyde Colley will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with evangelist Bob Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be: James Bailey, Dwight Miller, John W. Brown Jr., Roman Tetlow, Tony Mosley, and Matthew Deel. Members of the Casey Short, Post no. 9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Mr. Edgar Clyde Colley, age 67, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in a Richlands hospital following a sudden illness. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at |
He leaves to cherish his memories his fiancE and best friend, Takara Dickens and their son, Zyaire Braxton; three brothers, Xavier, Daquan, Jabari; two sisters, Myca and Jade; his maternal grandparents, Della Fox and Earl Hooker (Tracey); his paternal grandparents, Octavia and Edmond Sr.; three uncles, Reginald, Timothy and Anthony; six aunts, Regina, Janice, Andrea (Roland), Gail, Vanessa and Odessa (Trenton Jr.); goddaughter, Ariel Muse; godbrother, Corey Hines; godsister, Shanetta Brown; best friends, Marvin Muse Jr. and Shane'sha Pressey; favorite cousins, Darchell "Nu-Nu", Vonny, Christopher, and Devonna, and a host of other relatives and friends. |
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PAMPLIN - Edward Russell Blackburn, 85, of Pecan St., Pamplin, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at his residence. He was the husband of Florence Burrows Blackburn. |
Elizabeth Crenshaw Southall, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2010., She was born on May 31, 1920, in Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peyton and Annie Crenshaw; her husband, Merle Southall; a stepdaughter, Beth McDermott; and her sister, Anne Campbell., She is survived by her nieces, Brenda Stevens and Sheller Bolton; and her nephew, Ed Campbell. She is also survived by a step-daughter, Lee Boisseau., Liz attended Lane High School and was employed for 40 years as a file clerk at the Radiology Department of the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a devoted lifelong member of First Baptist Church. Beginning in 1950, she was a faithful member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter No. 14., The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at Rosewood Village and the staff at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab for the loving care Liz received., There will be a private graveside memorial service at a future date., Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Sep 30, 2010 The funeral for Elvie Marie Rivers Fretwell, 77, of Bassett, who died Sept. 28, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bassett Funeral Service with Pastor Roy McVey officiating. Burial will be in the Blackberry Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Friday at the funeral home. She was born Nov. 18, 1932, in Henry County to Frank Lambert Rivers and Valmer Boyd Rivers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charlie Rivers, Lesley "Leck" Rivers and Glen Rivers; a sister, Virginia Martin Custard; and an infant son. She attended Grassy Creek Baptist Church and Collinsville Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Elmer Norman Fretwell; three sons, Steve Fretwell of Patrick Springs, and Joel Fretwell and Sam Fretwell, both of Bassett; a daughter, Mary Fretwell of Bassett; a brother, Claude Rivers of Bassett; a sister, Hurshel Rivers Walker of Chesapeake; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the funeral home. |
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COOK, Frances Bradley, departed this life September 27, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, John D. Cook. She is survived by her brother, James Haywood (Shirley); stepdaughter, Johnetta Christian; devoted nieces and nephews, among them Rev. Rosalind Bradley (Theoron Dargon Sr.), Larry Bradley and Wanda McCutchen; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, where funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Pastor Joseph Brown officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Cook was a member of The Church of Christ, formerly of 3200 Dill Road. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Fannie M. Jenkins (nee Wilson), 94, passed away at home on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, the last day of summer. |
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Mary Jane K. Fenlon VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Jane Kinkaid "Janie" Fenlon, 83, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. ..... |
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Sep 30, 2010 Fitzgerald Burnette of 4078 Irisburg Road, Axton, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
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Sara Flournoy NORFOLK - Sara Flournoy, 84, passed away Sept. 26, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. She enjoyed a career as a nurse, ..... |
Floyd Akers Jr. NORFOLK - Floyd Akers Jr., 69, of the 400 block of Piping Rock, passed away Sept. 28, 2010. He retired from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command after 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Akers; daughters, Nicole McCurty (Joey) and Aimee Akers (Vashan); his adopted son, Marvin Johnson; brothers, William and Leroy Akers; aunt, Hattie Berry; grandsons, Nicholaus and Brandon McCurty; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 1141 Campostella Road, Norfolk. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to gravesfuneralhomeinc.com. |
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Carolyn H. Garris NORFOLK - Carolyn H. Garris, 74, went home to be with her Lord Sept. 28, 2010 in a local hospital. A ..... |
Gerald R. Lientz, Gerald Richard Lientz, 60, of Charlottesville, died on Monday, September 27, 2010, at a local care facility., He was born on February 12, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of the late Shannon Douglas Lientz Jr. and Pauline Fedderson Lientz., Gerald was a graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in History. He was a member of the Simulation Gaming Club at University of Virginia. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was the first President of the Deacons., Surviving him is his brother, Douglas Lientz of Charlottesville., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Gavin Meek officiating. Interment will be held at the church garden at 1:30 pm., In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906., Friends may sign the guest book at |
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Jacqueline D. Gibson VIRGINIA BEACH - Jacqueline Day Gibson, 81, passed away Sept. 27, 2010 at Oakwood Nursing Home. She was a native of ..... |
Gilbert Allen Austin Trenum, III Gilbert Allen Austin Trenum, III, age 17, of Nokesville, Va. passed away September 27th, 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. He was born March 26th, 1993 in Charleston, S.C., and was the much loved son of Gilbert Trenum, Jr. and Michelle Noland Trenum., Austin was a senior at Brentsville District High School, where the Cambridge Scholar excelled both in the classroom and on the field as a starting fullback and linebacker on the Varsity Football Team and an attack and mid-fielder on the Lacrosse Team. In addition to playing on his teams, he assisted with his littlest brother's lacrosse practices and with Brentsville's youth lacrosse camps. With his signature wave, contagious smile and warm spirit, Austin was a friend to all and considered a remarkable role model., He enjoyed fishing, hunting, backyard parasailing, 4-wheeling, and paintballing and was a member of the BETA Club and the Manassas Assembly of God in Bristow. His unique ability to engage with little ones, peers, and adults, endeared him to all. Austin wore crazy hats, loved to paint his body in support of Brentsville's volleyball team and gymnastics team. He always enjoyed hanging out and laughing with his family and friends. He was greatly loved., Austin will be sadly missed by his parents of Nokesville, Gil and Michelle Trenum; two brothers, Cody 15, and Walker 10; maternal grandparents, Gene and Cookie Noland of Lubbock, Texas; paternal grandparents, Gilbert Trenum Sr. and Blenda Trenum of Maysville, W.Va.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved and cherished Austin., The family will receive friends on Friday, October 1st, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. at the Manassas Assembly of God (MAG), 11500 New Life Way, Bristow, Va. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the MAG church sanctuary with Pastor Scott Leib officiating., Interment will follow in Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas, Va. A reception will follow at MAG church following the interment., At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, they ask for memorial contributions to the Austin Trenum Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 389, Manassas, VA 20108 or they may be dropped off at Brentsville District High School. Please sign the guestbook at |
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PLUMMER, Hattie B. Happy 88th Birthday to a wonderful lady, our beloved Mother! You are gone but never forgotten. September 29, 2010. We will forever love and miss you. Deborah, Denise, Carolyn & Ves |
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Allan R. Hanckel NORFOLK - Allan Robertson Hanckel, 79, died peacefully at Leigh Memorial Hospital on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, with his family at ..... |
Harold C. Bailey NORFOLK - Harold C. Bailey passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 18, 1931 to the late William G. and Agnes K. Bailey in Norfolk. He was predeceased by two brothers, Newton and James. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 34 dedicated years and from Pride Industries. He also worked briefly at First Baptist Church, Bute Street. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years, India Bailey; four sons, Ricky, Kirk, Bryan (Cynthia) and Anthony (Gladys); two daughters, Karen and Annette; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother; five sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mark RZUA Church, 1513 Colonial Ave. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
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Della Marie Harris NORFOLK - Della Marie Harris, 78, passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2010 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her ..... |
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Collin Hatton Jr. SUFFOLK - Collin Hatton Jr., 66, entered eternal rest Sept. 24, 2010. He is survived by his four siblings, George C. ..... |
Hazel Adkins Robinson Aug. 10, 1923 - Sept. 26, 1999 Reminiscing your love daily. ~ We love you. Ronald & Rita Jane |
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Helen E. Jones FISHERSVILLE, Helen E. (Williams) Jones, 84, of Fishersville, Virginia, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 27, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia., She was born on January 17, 1926, in Waynesboro, Virginia to the late Wesley and Cornelia (Carter) Williams., She was a member of Mount Marine Baptist Church in Fishersville, Virginia., Her parents; her husband, Nathan Jones Sr.; and one grandson, preceded her in death., Helen is survived by three children, Nathan Jones Jr., Ronald Jones and his wife, Alesia, both of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Judith Harris of Waynesboro, Virginia; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Marie Jackson of Waynesboro, Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and other friends., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Mount Marine Baptist Church in Fishersville, Virginia, with burial at the church cemetery., Public viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the church., The family will receive friends anytime at the sister's residence, Mrs. Marie Jackson, 1070 Albemarle Avenue, Waynesboro, Virginia., McCutcheon's Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. |
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Hortense Miller Mitchell Hortense Miller Mitchell, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Vernon and Willie Ratcliffe Miller. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Ernest William Mitchell. Hortense was retired from C & P Telephone Co. and was a lifetime member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church. She is survived by her three beloved children, the Rev. William "Bill" Mitchell, Kaye M. Watson and her husband, Charles Jr., and Faye M. Sparks and her husband, John, all of Lynchburg; her grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Jonathan Sparks, of Lynchburg, and Lauren Howard, of Charlottesville; her sisters-in-law, Christine Miller Hicks, Dorothy Miller and Carolyn Miller Brooks; a number of special nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Sweetie. A special thanks to her two nieces, Marsha Jones and Kathy Bailey, for their loving care. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501, or the charity of your choice. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp funeralhome.com. |
Ibra Thornton (I.T.) Nelson, 82, of Chester, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010., He is survived by two sons, Kem Nelson (Cheryl) of Waxhaw, N.C., and and Keith Nelson (Shari) of Richmond; eight grandchildren, Tyler (Katie), Kyle, Meredith, Lohryn Post (Jonathan), Kaitlyn, Gracie, Andrew and Thomas; four stepgrandchildren, Christa Barnes (James), Kimberly, Stephanie and Jake Honor; one sister, Shirley Bruffey of Clifton Forge., A memorial service will be held at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to Huguenot Road Baptist Church, Hospice of Union County (N.C.), or Wesley Chapel (N.C.) Fire Department. |
Ida T. Joyner PORTSMOUTH - Ida Mae Tolbert-Joyner, 58, of the 200 block of Dale Drive, died Sept. 23, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Troy, Ala., to the late John Tolbert and Gussie Mae Shipmen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Joyner. Survivors include three children, Michael, Shepperd and Precious; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A wake will be held Friday, Oct. 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Coprew Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. in New St. Thomas Baptist Church, Highland Avenue, Portsmouth. Burial will follow in Carver Park Cemetery in Murfreesboro, N.C. On the day of the service, the family will assemble at 617 A Geneva Ave., Chesapeake. |
Inez Kendrik Breslich, born November 2, 1908, died peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Colonnades Health Care Center., Her husband, Herman Hans Breslich, predeceased her on January 3, 2001. They were both in residence at that time at the Colonnades., Inez is survived by her nephew, Richard K. Koepping, and his wife, Betsy; and a niece, Marilyn Patterson and her husband, Pat, all presently residing in Naples, Florida., Inez, a long time resident in Charlottesville, is remembered particularly for her love of music and her especially skillful mastery of the piano, which she enjoyed playing even within recent weeks., Her family and friends are most grateful to the wonderful staff at the Colonnades for their loving care of Inez over these past ten years. We are also very pleased to know that her piano will remain at the Colonnades for all the residents, staff, and friends to enjoy for years to come., For many years, Inez was active with her beloved Wednesday Music Club where she was recently recognized as an honorary member. She will be sorely missed by her many friends., At Inez's request there are no memorial services planned. Burial will be private in Pittsfield, Illinois., She would be pleased if memorial contributions were directed to the Wednesday Music Club, Post Office Box 7642, Charlottesville, Virginia 22906, designed for the Herman and Inez Breslich Music Fund. |
Irving Winston Hall Irving Winston Hall, age 49, of Warrenton who died at Fauquier Hospital on Monday, September 27, 2010. He was born September 7, 1961 in Warrenton, Va., a son of Eva Washington Hall and the late Jake Hall, Sr., Irving worked as a mechanic for Fauquier County., He is survived by his son, Timothy Campbell of Warrenton; granddaughter Tamaya Campbell; special friend, Sheila Campbell, his mother, Eva Hall, sister, Nancy Jackson; five brothers, Paul, Ronnie, Randy, Jake and Gene Hall. Irving was a special friend to Christine Webster, Wallace Washington, Dwight Johnson, Ida Webster, his caregiver, Jack and a host of nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends on Friday, October 1 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton from 12 to 1 p.m., A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jesse Jones, Jr., officiating. Interment Bright View Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at |
Viewing will begin on Friday, Oct. 1, at noon and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel. |
Jack Strickland VIRGINIA BEACH - Jackson Strickland, 96, of the 4100 block of Thistle Circle and formerly of Edenton, N.C., passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 28, 2010 in the home of his daughter, who had been his loving caregiver for the past several years. A native of Sampson County, North Carolina, Jack was the son of the late John Robert and Lola S. Strickland. He was a member of Bandon Chapel in Edenton and Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He was a member of the Edenton Ruritan Club and an honorary member of the Kiwanis Club. Jack was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Hilda Gray and his youngest son, Linwood Gray Strickland. He is survived by his daughter, Jackie and husband Al Furnaguera; son, Johnny and his wife Leanna Strickland; grandchildren, William "Woody" King Jr. of Hobbsville, N.C., Tammy Batten of Sanford, N.C., Brenda West, Traci McGrath, Steven Strickland, Michael Kane, Patrick Kane and Joseph Kane, all of Virginia Beach; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. Ronald Lee of Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society , 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.swindellfuneralhome. com. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford, N.C., is serving the Strickland family. |
Jacqueline D. Gibson VIRGINIA BEACH - Jacqueline Day Gibson, 81, passed away Sept. 27, 2010 at Oakwood Nursing Home. She was a native of Norfolk and a member of Suburban Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, John Allan Gibson Sr.; one daughter, Cynthia Lee Peck of Madison, Wis.; one son, John A. "Chip" Gibson Jr. of Virginia Beach; four grandsons, two granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at noon Friday, Oct. 1, by the Rev. Robert Grymes in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. |
James "Eddie" Denton BRISTOL, Tenn. James "Eddie" Denton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1940, in Bristol Tennessee, and has lived all his life in the Bristol area. He was a retired employee of Reynolds Metals and Ball Corporation, and was a member of Central Holston Christian Church. Mr. Denton was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, H.M. Denton Sr.; brother-in-law, Kenneth Gentry; a niece, Angela Gentry Goins; and mother-in-law, Priscilla Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Levon Denton. Also surviving: mother, Hazel Denton; daughters, Jackie Wilson and husband Jeff, Teresa White and husband Phillip, Brandi Smith and husband Aaron, Sandi Denton and fianc‚ Danny Walker; son, Brett Denton and wife April; grandchildren, Katelyn Morrell, Grayson White, Taylor Wilson, Skylar Wilson, Austin Smith, Cooper Smith, James Justice, and Colton Phillips; sisters, Sandra Gentry and Donita Denton; brother, Henry M. Denton Jr. and wife Pam; nephews, Marty and Kevin Denton; great-niece, Laken Gentry. The funeral service for Mr. Denton will be held 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Steve Paige and Minister Ken Kehrer officiating.The burial will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Shipley Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Robert Chappell, Gary Rice, Jeff King, Ernest Morrell, Phil Booher, Gary Shipley, Marty Denton and Kevin Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Booher, Earl Booher, Eugene Booher, Donald Gentry, Lawrence Gentry and Jeremy Pyle. The family will receive friends from 5-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
In Memory Of James "PeeWee" Healey I was blessed by God to be your daughter, I thank you most for the way you loved me unconditionally. You raised me well with the wisdom and compassion of no other. Thank you for teaching me to have faith in God. You did only the best by me and I am forever greatful. I look forward to the time I shall see you again. I love you Daddy ...Angela |
James Carlyle Thweatt of Petersburg, Va., a graduate of Syracuse University Classes of 1966 and 1968, passed away on Sept. 26, 2010, at the tender age of 66. |
James Edward Gordon James Edward Gordon, 81, of 107 Riverview Rd., Hurt died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Virginia Bailey Tucker Gordon. He was born December 20, 1928 in Halifax County, the son of the late Allie James Gordon and Mary Yancey Gordon. He was a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church, a retired employee of Delta Star and loved to go out metal detecting. James was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by one sister, Mary Ann Royster and her husband Alvin of South Boston; one sister-in-law, Minnie Gordon of Chase City; and two nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Austin and two brothers, Richard O. and A. Franklin Gordon. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Straightstone Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Ralph Grow and the Rev. Mary Jones. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider New Bethel United Methodist Church, 7061 Dews Rd., Hurt, VA 24563 or Altavista EMS, P. O. Box 1, Altavista, VA 24517. To send condolences, please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Adcock Funeral Home in Spring Lake, N.C. |
James Napier, James Napier, 72, of Troy, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at a local hospital., At his request, there will be no funeral services., Arrangements were handled by Hill and Wood Funeral Home. |
James D. Peters CHESAPEAKE - James Daniel Peters, 70, passed away Sept. 28, 2010. James was born in St. Joseph, Ky., to his late parents, Gladys and George Peters. He was also predeceased by his sister, Margaret Smolak and his brothers, Robert and Gerald Peters. James is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Carol Osborne Peters; sons, Daniel G. (Sandra) and Thomas W., both of Chesapeake; and one grandson, Joshua Peters. James served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea, North Africa, and France. He was a master mechanic and was a great help to many with their cars. He retired in 1996 as service manager from Globe Iron in Norfolk. His passion was racing. He built cars that his son Dan raced at local tracks. He was an avid fisherman and taught his sons to hunt, fish and trap. He raised many beautiful beds of flowers at his homes. His zest for life and stories will be missed by his friends and family. The family will receive callers at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, Friday ,Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
POQUOSON - Jane Lee Thomas Everett, 66, loving mother of Ray, Allen, and Patrick, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. The family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, and other times at Patrick's residence, 28 Ivy Home Road, Hampton. A funeral service will be held Monday 1 p.m. at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Poquoson. Burial to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Online condolences to |
Jeffrey Douglas Hager, born September 14, 1970, passed away a few minutes after midnight on Tuesday, September 28, 2010., He fought a courageous battle against a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor during the last three years of his life., In his teenage years, Jeff was a gifted trumpet player. He attended the Coast Guard Academy. He received a Bachelor's degree in Biology and History from Transylvania University and a Master's degree in Biology from William and Mary College. He loved music and attended hundreds of Grateful Dead concerts., Jeff, aka Okeepa, hiked the Appalachian Trail in the summer of 1996 and forged friendships that would last a lifetime. Jeff worked as an Archaeologist for William and Mary College, and as a Research Biologist for the University of Virginia. Jeff was an adventure lover and explored the world all the way from the peak of Mt.Katahdin to the depths of the Grand Canyon. Jeffrey fell in love and married fellow adventurer Beverly Richardson. Together they navigated rivers, camped out in the wintery snows, and watched beautiful sunsets. Jeff made great hot wings and was a riveting storyteller. His zest for life and amiable nature made him beloved by many. He will be dearly missed as he embarks on his next great adventure., Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Beverly; his parents, Elesteen and Mary Hager; his brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Susan Hager; and his nephews, Jackson and Evan Hager., Donations in Jeffrey's honor can be made to the Appalachian Trail Conference, Arbor Day Foundation, or the National Brain Tumor Society., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ernest Gheen officiating., The family will receive friends following the service., Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, Virginia 434-263-4097. |
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Miss Jessica Ann Moore, fondly known as "Tennessee," departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010., Jessica had an infectious personality and a kind and giving spirit. She was truly a blessing to everyone she met and she gave her life to save her friend., Jessica was born on Dec. 11, 1990, in Hopkinsville, Ky., but was raised in Clarksville, Tenn. She accepted God at the early age of 6 under the direction and leadership of Pastor Dr. Leroy Burgess, Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Clarksville, Tenn., now under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Carl E. Livingston. She attended Minglewood Elementary School and New Providence Middle School, where she ran cross country, played basketball, was captain of the cheerleaders, was vice president of the Junior Class and was a member of the school choir., Jessica was also very active in the community. She was a Girl Scout, she played softball for Northwest Little League, she was a Sunbeam Matron for the St. Mary's Chapter #40 Order of the Eastern Star, she was a member of the Young Teachers Association and a member of the Duke University Talented and Gifted Program., Jessica attended Northwest High School in Clarksville, Tenn., where she played basketball and softball, ran cross country and was a member of the Booster Club. She received several awards and honors including: Who's Who Among American Students, United States Achievement Academy-National Award, the 2004-2005 Leadership Merit Award, and the 2006-2007 Best Free Throw Percentage Shooter Award. She was also a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, Governor's Study Partner Program, Tennessee Department of Education, and she was featured in the magazine "On the Ball 2006-2007 Basketball Breakdown — 80 Players to Watch in the State of Tennessee.", Due to her stepfather serving in the military, Jessica later moved to King of Prussia, Pa., where she graduated with honors from Upper Merion Area High School. She played softball and basketball and was a member of the school choir. She was also selected for the "First Team" Regional Softball and "Second Team" District Softball teams and she received the Golden Glove award., Because of her love for God, she continued to fellowship with King of Prussia Church of Christ, under the leadership of Minister Daniel Fletcher. On June 8, 2010, Jessica joined Calvary Baptist Church, Yale, Va., under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Willie R. Derr., Jessica was a sophomore honor student at Seton Hall University, majoring in psychology. She aspired to be a psychiatrist and wanted to help service men and women suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She released her first single "I Cry" in June 2010 and was scheduled to audition at the Apollo Theatre in New York on Oct. 3, 2010., She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Edward Moore Sr.; great-grandmothers, Martha Taylor and Theresa Hines; grandfathers, Clifford Taylor, Douglas Hines and William Giles; aunt, Chandra Hines; and uncles, George Larry Taylor and Dezzy Smith., Jessica is survived by her loving family, mother, Dr. Phyllis Moore-Tolliver (retired Sgt. Maj. Olanda) of Sussex, Va.; father, retired Master Sgt. James A. Moore (Clarissa) of Madisonville, Ky.; sister, Chandler Moore of Madisonville, Ky.; brothers, Jerrod Moore of Sussex, Va., Trevor Moore of Madisonville, Ky., and Christopher Tolliver of Germany; grandmothers, Annie Moore of Petersburg, Va., Fannie Taylor of Prince George, Va., Shirley Tolliver of Chatawa, Miss., and Mattie Toney of San Pedro, Calif.; grandfathers, John Hines (Mildred) of Sussex, Va., and Millard Tolliver of Chatawa, Miss.; great-grandmother, Eula Roney of Charles City, Va.; great-grandfather, Amal Wilson of Chatawa, Miss.; aunts, Ann Slater (Chris) of Dinwiddie, Va., Debrah Taylor of Hopewell, Va., Barbara Moore of Petersburg, Va., Cynthia Moore of Prince George, Va., Marsha Hines of Sussex, Va., Mildred Martin (Kendrick) of Chatawa, Miss., June McKenzie of Green Bay, Wis., and Cassandra Toney of Los Angeles; uncles, James Taylor of Petersburg, Va., Clarence Taylor of Prince George, Va., Michael Taylor (Taineka) of Disputanta, Va., Terry Taylor (Margaret) of Hopewell, Va., Edward Moore Jr. of Petersburg, Va., William Moore (Lucia) of Germany, Bobby Wilson of Baton Rouge, La., Jessie James (Jerry) of Jackson, Miss., Jeffrey Tolliver (Angela) of Hawaii, Christopher James (Rosalind) and Oliver James (Rhonda), both Chatawa, Miss., John Hines (Theresa) of McKenney, Va., and Reginald McKenzie of Green Bay, Wis. Jessica is also survived by a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, including a special childhood friend, Josh Boone of Clarksville, Tenn., and long-term special friend, Marquise Rudolph of Clarksville, Tenn., A funeral service for Miss Jessica Moore will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 August Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, and Rev. Dr. Willie Derr, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Yale, Va., eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va., The family will receive friends at 24128 Cabin Point Road, Disputanta, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 721-9662 or (804) 519-0825., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Miss Moore online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
John Denny Alley MARION, Va. John Denny Alley, age 93, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at his home. John was born May 25, 1917, in Smyth County to the late James Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Rainey Heniger Alley. He enlisted in the, , Oct. 9, 1942, and served in the 83rd Infantry Division, Company A, 331st Infantry. He was stationed at Camp Atterbury, Ind.; Breckinridge, Ky.; Camp Shanks, N.Y., and Tennessee maneuvers. John participated in action in Normandy, Nothern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was in a field hospital for 17 days in July 1944 with combat fatigue, then sent back to his old Company A, 331st. Just as he walked up to headquarters, he heard Sgt. Brown say he needed a messenger and 1st Sgt. Cramer pointed at John and said, "there's a good one". He remained at headquarters until the war ended. Pfc. Alley was discharged Nov. 15, 1945. Decorations included, , for wound at Ham; EAME Ribbon, Good Conduct, American Theater Service Ribbon and, Victory Ribbon. Upon returning home from the war, he worked at Brunswick for the next 38 years until his retirement. John was an avid bowler and golfer. He was well-known for the tomatoes he grew every year. His green thumb could make anything grow! He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion and a life long member of Marion, Post No. 4667. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and Sherrill Alley; four sisters, Mary Alice Booth, Sue Eggleston, Margaret "Mag" Totten and Elizabeth Lee. John is survived by nephews, Walter and Eddie; niece, Mary Woolwine; great-nieces, Rita Roberts and Sue Crotts; great-great-niece, Alley Crotts; and many friends, including his special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeson, Kelly Murray, Bill Thomas, Carol Hall and Garnett Allison. "Uncle Denny, we love you and will miss you, our memories are precious and we thank you for each and every one. Give granny a kiss and we will see you soon!" Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Reverend Adam Blackwell officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Marion VFW Post No. 4667. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until the time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
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John William Gill John William Gill, age 73, of Manassas, Virginia died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Inova Commonwealth Care Center, Fairfax, Virginia., Mr. Gill was born August 10, 1937 in Washington, D.C. son of the late Clarence P. and Mary L. (Kettner) Gill., Survivors include four children, John W. "Billy" Gill and wife Tomilea, Christopher T. Gill and wife Penny, Edye Jordan and husband John and Greg A. Gill and wife Heidi and their mother, Jessie Gill; three sisters, Grace Simpkins, Joyce Reeves and Mary Lou McGee; one brother, Donald Gill; five grandchildren, Rachel Gill, Megan Gill, Andrew Jordan, Ellie Jordan and Arthur Gill and five grand Dogs, Solo, Paris, Peggy, Nick and Martha., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 with Rev. Steve Swartzendruber officiating. Interment will follow at Merrifield Cemetery, Falls Church, Virginia. Condolences may be sent to |
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Veronica Y. Jones CHESAPEAKE - Veronica Yvonne Jones, 57, of the 800 block of Quail Ave., was called home to be with the Lord ..... |
HINCHEY, Rev. Joseph B. Jr., of Richmond, Va., died September 29, 2010. Born June 12, 1931 in Bath County to parents, Joseph B. Hinchey and Clara Hodge Hinchey, Rev. Hinchey was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers, Ray (survived by Annabelle) and Pat. Surviving him are his wife, Janie; sons, Jody (Jennifer), Michael (Triana), Frank (Connie) and Jeff (Cindy); and daughters, Terry, Patty (Nathan), Gina (Mike), Christy and Jennifer. Also surviving him are his brothers, Don (Flanders) and Mike (Jessie); sisters, Joyce (Clyde) and Kay (Roy); and 28 grand and great-grandchildren. Rev. Hinchey was a retired Baptist minister and retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections. Memorial services to be held at 3 p.m. October 1, 2010 at Colonial Place Christian Church, 1200 Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Leprosy Missions or a charity of your choice. |
ROBERTS, Joseph Andrew, age 20, of Midlothian, after a long and hard fight with cystic fibrosis, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010. Joseph was a 2008 Manchester High School graduate, and went on to attend UVA and VCU, both with honors. Joseph spent the last year of his life inspiring those around him through his unwavering fight for life. Joseph lived life to the fullest, whether on the ice or fighting cystic fibrosis, never taking a moment for granted. He is survived by his parents, Billy and Donna Roberts; his sister, Amanda Muncy and her husband, Benjamin; grandparents, John and Lola Murray and Patricia Roberts; uncles, Chris Murray and his wife, Angie, Dale Murray, Henry Murray and his wife, Kristie, Berlon Roberts Jr. and his wife, Sherry, and Jackie Roberts; aunts, Consuela Mayfield and her husband, Spencer, and Brenda Aldaba; and numerous cousins. Joseph was preceded in death by his grandfather, Berlon Roberts Sr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 1, at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, at the House of Prayer, 10500 Newbys Bridge Road. Interment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Give the gift of life, be an organ donor. |
Joyce Ann Early, 61, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010., She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Clayton Hooker., She is survived by her husband, Mahlon Early; mother, Audrey Joyner Hooker; daughter, Cathy Hickman; sons, Larry Wayne and Steven Davenport; stepchildren, Tiffany Carroll and William Early; grandchildren, Jennifer Valadez, Christopher Hickman, Samantha Davenport, Amanda Alfaro and Justin Davenport; great-grandchild, Baudelio Valadez Jr.; brother, J.C. Hooker; nieces, Amber Carey and Whitley Hooker; nephew, Jeffrey Hooker; and other loving family members., Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Julia Moore, of 1826 East Blvd., who departed this life on Sept. 24, 2010, at her residence, will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Elder Lionel Husband will officiate. Interment will follow in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. Family will assemble at the residence at 10 a.m. on the day of the service. The following corrections to the obituary are as follows: Mrs. Moore was born to the late Nathan Martin and Rosella Edmonds, and her daughter, Ernestine Smith's husband is Walter Smith., Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Kamari Brown NORFOLK - Kamari Brown, 36, of the 6200 block of Alexander St., passed away Sept. 17, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Hospital. He was born Aug. 26, 1974 in Norfolk, and was a member of Faith Deliverance New Beginning Ministries. He was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude Yvonne Brown. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Brown; three sons, Tajael Dudley, Tarael Brown and Kamari Brown Jr.; his father, Michael Freeman; stepfather, Clarence Brown; one sister, Zoey Brown; three brothers, Hashim Brown, Hasani Brown and Michael Freeman Jr.; grandparents, Cora Freeman and Geraldine Hawkins; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Watch the service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
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Kevin B. Cooke CHESAPEAKE - On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 we lost our beloved Kevin Barry Cooke, age 56. He was preceded in death by parents Martin and Evelyn Cooke of New York. He is survived by daughter, Shannon Cooke and grandson Christian Cooke; son, Bryan Cooke all of Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Kevin Lang; sister, Kelly Cooke; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Diana Cooke, all of New York; as well as several nieces, nephews and abundance of friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at New Temple Grove Ministries, 3972 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23321. Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads. |
MADDOX, Lula - Five years ago today, God chose a special angel to come home. We miss you! Love, the Maddox Family |
BODIE, Larry, was born August 11, 1953, in Bronx, New York. Larry was educated in the Richmond Public School System. Larry was a Real Estate Developer in Richmond, Virginia. His passion was his family. He enjoyed photography, fishing and technology. He departed his life suddenly on September 26, 2010. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He was proceeded in death by his mother Ollie Mae Bodie, two brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Bodie, and one sister Brenda Bodie. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted family, wife BillieJo, his angels Kenya and Kera, his sister Arlene "Cheryl" Miller (Frank), Texas, two sons Derrick Cauthorne and Toi Harrington, father Freddie Bodie, New York, two step-sons Larry and Brandon Leabough, a devoted cousin Gladys Howard, and a host of loving and devoted family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m.at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com |
Ms. Lauren Nicole Turner, 22, born Sept. 23, 1988, the beloved daughter of retired Lt. Col. Larry and Lottie Turner of Stafford, Va., passed on to glory on Sept. 23, 2010., Lauren was a nutritional science major student at Morgan State University, Baltimore, and was a member of the Maryland Army National Guard, in Dundalk, Md., Lauren is survived by her parents; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Crump of Petersburg, Va.; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. Lambert and Nancy Turner of Rocky Mount, N.C. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, the late Mr. Oscar R. Crump of Petersburg, Va. Other relatives include two uncles, Osborne Jackson (Rita) of Petersburg, Va., Gregory (Miriam) of Indianapolis; and two aunts, Sandra (James) Howell of Petersburg, Va., Cynthia (James) White of Cary, N.C.; two great-uncles; six great-aunts and a host of cousins and friends., Family and friends will be received at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home Inc. at 200, Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. A funeral service will be held at First Mount Zion Baptist Church, 16222 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA 22025, at noon on Friday, Oct. 1. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation., Please sign the family's online guestbook at |
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Leroy Dorman Sr., 68, of Charlottesville, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at a local hospital., He was born on March 28, 1942, in Charlottesville, to the late Tucker and Rosa Lee Woodson Dorman., Leroy is survived by four sons, Leroy Dorman Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Palmyra, Virginia, Jose L. Dorman of Inwood, West Virginia, Jerry L. Dorman of Bronson, Florida, John L. Dorman of Covesville, Virginia; one daughter, Jessica L. Dorman of Ivy, Virginia; two brothers, Raymond Dorman and Gene Dorman; two sisters, Laura Dorman and Annette Simmons; and five grandchildren., Dad was a good man who will be missed. Horseracing was his passion., Services will be private. |
Services of love and memory for Mrs. Lina May Conover, of McKenney, who died at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday from the Chapel of the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, the Rev. Antonio A. Tucker officiating., Arrangements by the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
GOODMAN, Linda Marshall, 65, of Midlothian, Va., passed away September 28, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, George S. Goodman Jr.; son, Bryan M. Goodman and his wife, Erin, of Mooresville, N.C.; daughter, Jennifer G. Smith; two grandchildren, Krystina and Curtis Smith; a sister, Deborah M. Jett and her husband, James; sister-in-law, Shirley G. Harris and her husband, Carl; and numerous nieces and nephews. Linda was born in Alexandria, Va., but moved to Richmond five years later with her parents, Joseph T. and Allie F. Marshall. She graduated from George Wythe High School in 1963. Linda retired after 35 years with the Commonwealth of Virginia working for Virginia Tech and the Departments of General Services, Health, Social Services and Human Resources Management. Linda spent a majority of her career working in personnel management and compensation. She was elected president of the Virginia Chapter of International Personnel Management Association in 1993 and later became president of the Richmond Compensation Association. Linda was a member of the Queensmill Garden Club and a longtime member of Bethany Christian Church. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Christian Church, 5400 Forest Hill Avenue, followed by a reception at the church. Entombment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Christian Church. Linda will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. |
Lonnie E. Johnson NORFOLK - Lonnie Edward Johnson passed away Sept. 27, 2010 at the Tut Fann Veteran's Home in Huntsville, Ala. He was born Aug. 22, 1924 in Pittsfield, Ill. Just prior to World War II, he moved to Portsmouth where one afternoon, looking down the road, he saw a beautiful young woman and stated, "That's the girl I'm going to marry." World War II ensued and Lonnie enlisted in the U.S. Army. After basic training, he was shipped out to North Africa, where he completed Ranger training and became one of "Darby's Rangers," joining Company C, 1st Battalion of Darby's Rangers. "Rangers lead the way." Wounded in the Italian campaigns, he also saw action in the Sicilian, Naples-Foggia, Rome - Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and Central European campaigns. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Expert Infantryman's Badge and several European Theater of Operations campaign ribbons. At the conclusion of World War II, Lonnie returned to Portsmouth and married that beautiful young woman he'd seen years earlier, Christine Joyce Williams. Two children were born from the union, Sherry Ione and Larry Earl. The family continued to grow with the addition of their spouses, Richard Sorrell and Gay Mabe; five grandchildren and their spouses, Christy (Bob Copeland), David Sorrell (Michelle), Kimberly (Doug Pillsbury), Kevin Johnson (Colleen Ryan) and Claire Johnson. Great-grandchildren include Bobby, Rebecca and Cody Copeland, Ashton Prestage, Skylar, Landon and Rivers Sorrell, Kyle and Ryan Pillsbury, Kaya and Hanna Johnson. Lonnie also leaves many nieces and nephews. Lonnie was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy, his wife Christine Joyce Williams; two brothers, Richard and Maynard; and his sister, Ione Malone. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, Oct. 1, at Monte Sano United Methodist Church, 601 Monte Sano Blvd., Huntsville. Family visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. Final interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Valhalla Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Army Emergency Relief Fund in memory of Lonnie E. Johnson. |
Louise A. Fitzgerald STAUNTON, Louise Burgess (Allen) Fitzgerald, 82, widow of Saylor B. Fitzgerald, formerly of Route 1, Greenville, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Envoy of Staunton., She was born on November 21, 1927, in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Eugene Montgomery Allen and Ethel (Fitzgerald) Allen Matheny., Prior to retirement, Mrs. Fitzgerald was employed by Western State Hospital with 15 years of service., She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church., In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Vivian Allen; and a sister, Verna Mae., Family members include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra Lucas of Richmond and Sharon F. and John Boyd Campbell Jr., of Waynesboro; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn and Lorine Allen and Maxie and Pearl Allen, all of Stuarts Draft; a brother-in-law, Conley Daughtery; and a granddaughter, Wendy Campbell Batts., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Reverend Harold W. "Pete" Campbell. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery., Active pallbearers will be her nephews., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon F. and John Boyd Campbell Jr., at 56 Northside Drive, Waynesboro., Memorials may be made to the Greenville Baptist Church, Building Fund, c/o Mrs. Georgie Meyerhoeffer, 1583 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477., Condolences may be sent to the family at |
HAMPTON - Louise Phillips Heinke Mancil, 88, died peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. |
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Sep 30, 2010 The funeral for Louise Birdie Taylor Poynter, 70, of 54 Graham Park Drive, Martinsville, who died Sept. 28, 2010, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C., will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ridgeway Church of God with Pastor Kenny Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time for the service Friday at the church and other times at the home of her daughter, Regina "Orphan" Hall, at 290 Grassy Creek Road, Martinsville. She was born Aug. 14, 1940, in Bluefield, W.Va., and was the daughter of Minnie T. Thompson of Martinsville and Garnet Taylor. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son, David Poynter; and a brother, Frankie Taylor. She retired after having worked more than 15 years as a cook in the deli department at the Old Country Store. She attended Ridgeway Church of God. Surviving, in addition to her mother and daughter, are her husband of 48 years, Charles M. Poynter of Martinsville; three sisters, Mary Chambers of Florida, Joyce Farmer of Martinsville and Shirley Eanes of Rural Retreat; four brothers, Joe Taylor of Ridgeway, Johnny Taylor of Princeton, W.Va., Junior Thompson of Bluefield, W.Va., and Scotty Thompson of Tip Top; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements. |
RASIN - Malachi A. Daddy - I have made it for four years. I pray every day that I will hold on until the fourth year that you collapsed and died in my arms. Only God knows how long I can hold on now, but I'm going to do what you have always told me, "Keep on keeping on." Until I see you again - Love, your sweetest daughter, Alicia C. Rasin |
MAY - Mary Rebecca Today recalls sad memories Of a dear mother gone to rest, But it also reminds us that God only takes the best. Love, Roxanne and CJ |
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Mariah Ellen Trainum, On Monday, September 27, 2010, our beloved mother, Mariah Ellen Trainum, 79, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away in Charlottesville, Virginia, at her home after a lengthy illness., Ellen was born to the late William Elwood Fincham Sr. and Ruby Gibson Fincham at the University of Virginia Medical Center and spent her early childhood in Louisa, Virginia., Also preceding her in death was her husband of 58 years, Vernon A. "Dumpy" Trainum Sr.; a son, Vernon A. Trainum Jr., as well as siblings Ruby Garnett, Mildred Draper, Margie Sprouse, James Fincham, and William "Junior" Fincham., Ellen is survived by her sons, John W. Trainum Sr. and his wife, June, of Stanardsville, Walter F. Trainum and his wife, Victoria, of Charlottesville, daughter, Rebecca T. Wickline and her husband, Dennis, of Charlottesville; one sibling, Shirley F. Brown of Charlottesville; and two very special people who lived with and cared for her until the end, Wayne and Debbie Shiflett ., Ellen loved children and was blessed to have six grandchildren, Dana Watson, John Trainum Jr., Shelley Ward, April Trainum, Shaun Wickline, and Erica Trainum; as well as six great-grandchildren who loved her with all of their heart., All of her life, Ellen had a strong work ethic and was employed by the Standard Drug store as well as the Lloyd's Rexall in Charlottesville during her early adult years. She retired from Con-Agra Frozen Foods in Crozet, Virginia., Our mother will be missed and words fail to express everything that she has meant to all of us., Specail thanks to Legacy Hospice who came and showed compassion to mom until her passing., The family will receive friends at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010., Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the chapel of Hill and Wood with interment at Holly Memorial Gardens to follow. Pastor Mark Cook from The Flock in Madison, Virginia, will officiate., In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the, at, or to the Children's Miracle Network at, Friends may sign the guest book at |
EVANS, Marian Skipwith, departed this life September 27, 2010. She was the eldest of seven children born to the late Erma and Willie Skipwith in South Hill, Va. The family later moved to Richmond, where she met and married her spouse of 62 years, the late Charles E. Evans Jr. She was employed by the Charles Department Store on Broad Street and later worked at Van de Vyer School and retired from Friends Association for Children on St. John Street She enjoyed her work because she was delighted to be with children. Marian was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and later transferred to St. Peter's Catholic. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Ambrose, Donald and Calvin Skipwith. She is survived by three sisters, Gladys Skipwith, Catherine Caldwell and Cordelia Massenburg; several nieces and nephews, including Odessa Davis, Janosko Skipwith; and a host of great and great-great-nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Mary Skipwith of South Hill, Va. Her in-laws include faithful nephews, Leon J. Evans, Robert, John and Charles Evans; nieces, Gloria Greene, Emily and Ruth Little; devoted great-niece and namesake, Marian E. Roach of Georgia. She also leaves a host of other nieces, nephews and family members; including a cousin, Sheryl Brown; several caring godchildren; a cherished friend, Catherine Lamb; and several devoted neighbors. There was a mutual love between her and several neighborhood children who felt at home with her and her late husband. She was lovingly called "Grandma" by Wendy Gaines. We rejoice that God shared her with us for so many decades. Her remains rest at W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at St Peter's Catholic Church, 8th and Grace Streets, on Saturday, October 2, at 11 a.m. Family and friends, please assemble at Watkins Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m. Father Robert Brownell and Father Theophile Brown officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Marjorie Cole Ford, Marjorie Cole Ford of Charlottesville, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born on November 30, 1925, in Durham, North Carolina, and was a graduate of the University of North Carolina. She was the widow of Emmet Brown Ford Jr., and she and her husband spent 30 years living in Europe and the Middle East. Upon his retirement from the Foreign Service, they came to live in Charlottesville and she played an active part in the community., She was a member of the English Speaking Union, The Contemporary Club and the Garden Club. As a member of the Jefferson Bridge Association, she spent many happy hours playing bridge., She is survived by her son, Geoffrey Ford; her daughters, Dr. Marjorie Huntley of Winchester, England, and her husband, Matthew, and their daughters, Charlotte; Laura Blinten and her husband, Jerry, and Dr. Caroline Ford and her husband, Dr. Sanjay Subrahmanyam., Private graveside services will be conducted on Friday, October 1, 2010., Please no flowers or donations. |
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James McPherson Cumming II and Beth Cumming; her daughters, Joan Miller Call and Ruth Olivia Hathaway; her eight grandchildren, Shelly Cumming McGraw, Justin Patrick Miller, Jeffrey Pope Cumming, Holly Miller Lincoln, Sarah Anne DuBose, Jeremiah Thomas DuBose, James McPherson Cumming III, and Jesse Call; and her three great-grandchildren, Summer Tala McGraw, Rachael Mahala McGraw, and Jack Elwood Miller. |
Mother Mary Elizabeth Lewis's soul was returned to God on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Richmond, Va., after a sudden illness., Mother Mary was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Lewisburg, N.C., to Freddie and Mattie Moss., She was educated in the North Carolina Public School System. At the age of 16, Mother Mary moved from North Carolina to Petersburg, Va., to live with family and friends. She lived in Petersburg for several years before moving to Washington, D.C., to live with family. She worked at Howard University in the cafeteria; her specialty was making various types of salads for the faculty and students. Mother Mary would often travel from Washington to Petersburg to visit family; that's where she met her soon-to-be husband, Arthur L. Lewis. They united in holy matrimony in Washington, D.C. They lived in Washington, D.C., for several years before relocating back to Petersburg. Mother Mary work at Titmus Optical for many years before her and Papa Lewis became entrepreneurs of New Street Grocery Store, located at New Street and Harrison Street, for over 18 years., She was a faithful member of Harvest International Full Gospel Baptist Center Inc. for over 30 years, under the pastoral leadership of Bishop Mary P. Bonner. Through her dedication and commitment to the church, she was one of the mothers of the church. Mother Mary served in the Women's Choir and the Mass Choir, singing praise to the Lord which she enjoyed. She often traveled with the church from Maryland to North Carolina for church services. Whenever the church doors were opened for services you could always count on Mother Mary being right there. She truly loved the bishop and her church family., Mother Mary was a giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all. She always had a smile or words of encouragement to those she know or to a complete stranger. Her words every morning were, "Thank you Lord for waking me up this morning, because it didn't have to be this way." If one was experiencing problems in their life she would say, "Talk to the Big Master for He is on time God.", We will truly miss Mother Mary, yet we are thankful and grateful that God blessed us with her wonderful soul., She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Lewis; a son, Arthur Lewis Jr.; her parents; three sisters; and four brothers., She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Lewis Abdul-Hamid (Manu) of Richmond, Va., and Lisa Lewis Allen (Lawrence) of Petersburg, Va.; son, Alfonzo Lewis (Tawana) of Petersburg, Va.; grandchildren, Julius Walker (Marcia), Jessica Thomas (John), Quentin Lewis-Diggs, Kiara Lewis (Shaun), Arnita Lewis, Moneá Allen and Anthony Lewis; great-grandchildren, Jodeci Taylor (Decarla) and Knowoyé Lewis-Glenn; sisters, Gladys Perry and Fannie Wilson, both of New York; brother, David Moss of New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., A special thanks to the staff of Viable Adult Daycare Center, Transitional Home Health Aides, Bishop Bonner and the Harvest International Full Gospel Center Family, and to others that assisted with the care, support, encouragement and prayer of Mother Mary too numerous to name., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Harvest International Full Gospel Baptist Center Inc., 1017 W. Washington St., Petersburg, Va.; Bishop Mary P. Bonner, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble 1 p.m. the day of the service and receive friends at 3020 Homestead Drive, Petersburg, Va. The family will also receive friends at 818 Chimborozo Blvd., Richmond, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 862-1536, (804) 652-1715 or (804) 218-1053., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mother Lewis online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Mary Jane K. Fenlon VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Jane Kinkaid "Janie" Fenlon, 83, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Janie was a longtime resident of Virginia Beach. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Leslie K. Fenlon Jr. of Virginia Beach; a son, Leslie K. Fenlon III of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two grandsons, Nathan L. Miller and Kenneth Miller and two granddaughters, Katrina S. Fenlon and Alison M. Fenlon; a great-grandson, Elias Miller. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Ann Miller of Newark, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA online at vbspca.com or at 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Janie was a proud graduate of Friends Central High School in Philadelphia, and attended the University of Delaware. Janie was involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors during her life including working with paraplegics and orphans in Seoul, Korea and managing the Women's Job Corps in the Tidewater area. She also worked with the black youth in Montgomery, Ala., and was most proud of the hundreds of hours she spent working with Navy Relief. There will be no local services. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chape, handled arrangements. |
Mary Jane Hall Mary Jane Hall, age 69, of Rhoadesville, formerly of Manassas, died Monday, September 27, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 5, 1941 in Ryan, Va. to the late Warren Cockrill and Catherine Holsinger Jeffries., She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Hall; her children, Eric Hall and his wife, Paula of Bristow, Bobby Hall of Manassas, Ricky Hall and his wife, Kim of Bristow, and Pam Hardman and her husband, Darryl, Sr. of Culpeper, and her siblings, Richard Cockrill and his wife, Erika, and Sue Furrow and her husband, Lucky., Additional survivors include her grandchildren, Eric, Jen, Elizabeth, Christie, Darryl, Jr., Chad, Hailey, Morgan, Casey, Connor and Kyle and her great grandchildren, Tyler, Lily, Levi and Max., A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper with Pastor Ron Young officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service., Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery., Memorial donations may be made in her name to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
Mary C. White BELVIDERE - Mary Elizabeth Chappell White, 104, of the 1500 block of Belvidere Road, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2010 in her home. A lifelong resident of Perquimans County, she was the widow of Edwin Saunders White and the daughter of the late Edward Lyndon and Mary Elizabeth Lane Chappell. She retired after 30 years of teaching, having taught three years in Chowan County, eight years at Belvidere Academy and 19 years at Perquimans County Central Grammar School. She was a member of Piney Woods Friends Meeting where she taught the Primary Sunday School class for many years, was pianist and later organist on the first pump organ. Mrs. White was active in the Bertha White Missionary Society. Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Ann Elizabeth White Felton and Al of Suffolk; a son and his wife, Glenn Edwin White and Louise of Fayetteville, N.C.; a sister, Attie Price of Crisville, Md.; five grandchildren, Angie, Nancy, Christie, Mary and David; and four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Ariel, Benji and Mason. She was predeceased by a great-great-grandchild, Jordan Cecil; sisters, Grace Ward and Sara Mae Byrum Bradford; and brothers, Howard, Edward, Hemby and Ray Chappell. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Piney Woods Meeting with Pastor Frank Carter and Pastor Ken Spivey officiating. Burial will follow in Up River Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall from 1:30 until service time and again following the committal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Piney Woods Friends Meeting, 118 Piney Woods Road, Belvidere, NC 27919, or the Perquimans County Public Library, 110 W. Academy St., Hertford, NC 27944. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.swindellfuneralhome. com. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the White family. |
In Memory of our Beloved Wife and Mother, Mildred White Henderson 9/25/1928 - 7/7/08 "O Lord from above, Keep me grateful and full of love. Wake me peacefully with each day. Keep me safely O Lord I pray, Then when I have done my best, Give me a night of peaceful rest. Amen." Written by Mildred Henderson -Love, Son and family |
Misher E. Speller NORFOLK - Misher E. Speller, 94, of Barnhollow Road, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and a retiree of Norfolk State University, left to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, Sept. 26, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Gus Speller. She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters, Joyce Cuffee (Marvin) and Betty Clark; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grands; and one great-great-grandchild; also two children; two grandchildren and three great-grands who she affectionately called her own; and a host of friends, relatives and family. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in First Church Christ Holiness, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. www.carlosahowardfuneralhomes.com. |
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Calup Roscoe Moody CHESAPEAKE - Calup Roscoe Moody, 53, of the 3500 block of Bernies Court, died Sept. 27, 2010 in Sentara Norfolk General ..... |
BROOKS, Deaconess Mozelle N., departed this life September 28, 2010. She is survived by three loving children, Sandra Robinette Hobson, Ernest Jr. (Michelle) and Floyd Brooks (Michelle); seven grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters, four sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, where the family will receive friends Friday, October 1, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 12 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 4596 Factory Mill Rd., Maidens, Va. 23102. Rev. Gregory Washington, pastor. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens, Glen Allen, Va. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the St. Mark Baptist Church Building Fund. |
Nancy Wallace Simcox Nancy Wallace Simcox passed gently into the arms of the Lord and eternal life on Sept. 26, 2010, in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on Feb. 13, 1920, in Trade, Tenn., to Ida and Joe Wallace who preceded her in death. One of 11 children, Nancy was raised on a farm and learned at an early age the meaning of hard work. Nancy was married to Dana Harmon Simcox on Nov. 25, 1939, and, later they moved to Detroit, where they raised their family. She worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell and Southern Bell Telephone Companies and retired to the Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee area after 23 years of dedicated service. Nancy was a devoted, loving, wife and caregiver to Dana until his passing in 1994. In 2006, she joined her siblings in Washington State where she happily lived her remaining days. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dana; son, Alger; grandson, Allen; sisters, Marie Reese, Ruby Cuellar and Ella Gay Wilson; brothers, Charles, George, Denver, Everett and Kermit Wallace. She is survived by her sons, Harmon (Helen) of BristolTennessee, and Jerry (Sandee) of Phoenix; sister, Mamie Greer of Sedro-Woolley; brother, Joseph Wallace Jr. of California; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Nancy had a particularly strong affection for her three nieces in Washington State, Shirley Starkovich, Karen Wilson and Susie Wilson who were always there for Nancy and her sisters when needed. Nancy was a wonderful role model for every life she touched. She was wise, caring, giving and most of all loving. A fabulous cook, her homemade dinner roles and coconut cake are legendary. She will be greatly missed and never, ever forgotten. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley for their gentle care of Nancy during her brief illness and Bellevue Hospice for their caring and support during Nancy's final days. There will be a private memorial for family in Sedro-Woolley. A celebration of Nancy's life will take place at The Bethel View Baptist Church in Blountville, Tenn., on Oct. 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. to be followed by a graveside service and final rest at Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Northwest, 819 S. 13th Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Arrangements and Cremation under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Please share your memories of Nancy and sign the online guestbook at |
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Sep 30, 2010 The funeral for Paul Nathaniel "Punkin" Dillard Jr., 33, of 961 Southland Drive, Martinsville, who died Sept. 26, 2010, at Carillon Roanoke Memorial Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville. Pastor Troy A. Beasley will officiate. Burial will be in the Dillard family cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home and other times at the home of his grandmother, Mary R. Moyer, at 403 George Martin Highway. Dillard was born Feb. 21, 1977, in Martinsville to Paul N. Dillard Sr. of Martinsville and Margie N. Penn Dillard of Ridgeway. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jesse G. Penn; and paternal grandparents, William and Gracie Dillard. He graduated from Magna Vista High School, and he was a self-employed barber. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church, where he was one of the musicians of the church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Wykeithea Campbell Dillard of Fieldale; his maternal grandmother, Mary R. Moyer of Ridgeway; two daughters, Nadiea Dillard and Miracle Dillard, both of Martinsville; and two sons, Nashaun Dillard and Malachi Dillard, both of Martinsville. |
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James D. Peters CHESAPEAKE - James Daniel Peters, 70, passed away Sept. 28, 2010. James was born in St. Joseph, Ky., to his late ..... |
Rachel Coffey, Rachel Kathleen (Gordon) Coffey, 86, of Waynesboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at her residence., She was born on January 22, 1924, in Churchville, the daughter of the late Edward Lee and Sally Virginia (Michael) Gordon., Mrs. Coffey was a member of Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening and tending to her flowers. Rachel was the most loving, caring mother and Nanny. We will miss her more than words can say., On May 20, 1943, she married Guy L. Coffey, who preceded her in death on September 22, 1994. They had been married for 51 years., In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by son, Guy Lyle Coffey Jr.; brothers, Cecil A., William B., James E., Cletus C., Wade H., and Austin L. Gordon; sisters, Ruby A. Culpen, Nellie L. Freed and Lugene E. Warren., Mrs. Coffey is survived by her daughter, Sandra Miller of Waynesboro; sons, Gary W. Coffey and his wife, Corrine, of Staunton and Darrell G. Coffey and his wife, Tammy, of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Lisa Hodge and her husband, Thomas, Brian Toft, Adam Coffey and Jessi Kidd and her husband, Jeremiah; great- grandson, Matthew Hodge; brother, Edward L. Gordon; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as special caregiver, Phyllis Mays., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren with Pastor Randy Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery., Active pallbearers will be Adam Coffey, Brian Toft, Ted Warren, Eddie Lee, Michael, Doug and David Gordon and Jeremiah Kidd., Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family attending the service., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 West Main Street and other times at Rachel's home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 260, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 or Mount Vernon Church of the Brethren, 90 Mount Vernon Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting, Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory. |
Ralph Leon Cruise NORFOLK - Retired Master Chief Ralph Leon "Doc" Cruise peacefully passed away at home Sept. 27, 2010 in the late evening. He was 92 years of age and a World War II veteran. A native of Bluefield, W.Va., Ralph was retired from the U.S. Navy as a master chief after 26 years of service. After retirement, Ralph worked in the Atlantic Fleet Special Services and the CINCLANTFLT Comptroller's Office. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve for 60 years and the Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances G. Cruise; son, Ralph L. Cruise Jr. of Richmond; and daughter, Teresa Ann Cruise of Miami Beach; and a niece, Gina Cruise Schrader. Ralph was a graduate of Bluefield College and National Business College in Roanoke, Va. An athlete all his life, Ralph played basketball for Bluefield College, National Business College and the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Navy Champions, the Norfolk Navy "Flyers" in 1949 and 1950. During his service in the Navy, Ralph served on board the world's first nuclear guided missile cruiser USS Long Beach and submarine tenders USS Orion and USS Hunley. He was active at the Ocean View Senior Center and at age 90 still enjoyed square dancing with the Senior Twirlers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 1, at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, 8464 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. in Norfolk's Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or the First View Baptist Church, 9124 First View St., Norfolk, VA 23503. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Rebecca Kay Barton Allison Rollins SALTVILLE, Va. Rebecca Kay Barton Allison Rollins, age 47, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was of the holiness faith. She is survived by her husband, James Rollins, North Carolina; son, Ronald Shane Allison, Blountville, Tenn.; three daughters, Sabrina Renee Allison, New York, Tabitha Dawn Kilmer, New York, Jessica Nicole Baughman, New York; mother, Chloe Goff James and husband, Herman, Saltville; father, Vernon R. Barton and wife, Rachel, Charlotte, N.C.; beloved brothers and sister, Keith and Debbie Barton, North Carolina, Tim Barton, Virginia, and Rhonda Renee Barton Buchanan, Saltville; six nephews, John, Adam, and Josh Barton and Billy, Brandon, and Morgan Buchanan; and two nieces; several aunts, uncles and cousins; five grandchildren; Olivia, Adon, Patience, Eric and Jacob; three half-brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow at the Blackwell Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the funeral. Online condolences may be made at |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Lt. Col. Robert L. Jenkins (USAF, Ret.), 90, passed away at home in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. |
Robert Lawrence McNeil Robert L. "Uncle Babe" McNeil, 91, currently of Bedford, Va., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. Born Feb. 1, 1919, in West Jefferson, N.C., a son of the late Clemmie Dixon McNeil and Lester McNeil. Uncle Babe is survived by four nieces, Janis T. Gates of Bedford, Carol T. Billings of Chilhowie, Va., Cheryl T. Bryant of Bristol Tennessee, and Glenna McNeil Lewis of Sparta, N.C.; two nephews, Robert I. Thomas of Houston, and Jerry McNeil of West Jefferson, N.C.; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Bedford Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 161, Bedford, VA 24523; or Bedford Hospice Care, 1621 Whitfield Drive, Suite C, Bedford, VA 24523. A celebration of Uncle Babe's life will be conducted from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the home of his niece and her husband, Janis T. and George F. Gates, 805 Longwood Ave., Bedford, VA, with Rev. Les Trail officiating. The Gates have been his caretakers for the last seven years.To send condolences, please visit |
Robert E. Tanner PORTSMOUTH - Robert Edward "Eddie" Tanner, 84, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Eddie was a native of Portsmouth and a member of Churchland Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, Broughton and Alice Tanner; and a brother, Clyde Tanner. Eddie served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attended East Carolina University where he was a two-sport letterman. He retired as a supervisor at John C. Holland Enterprise. Eddie was an avid golfer and a former member of both Kempsville and Elizabeth Manor golf clubs. He is survived by his wife, Betty Tanner and together they shared their love of travel with good friends. His loving children are Alisa Lurcott and Michael Tanner, Sloan, Scott and Shaun Suddeth and Stacie Powell; grandchildren, Meagan and Christopher Lurcott, C. J. and Chris Powell, Evan and Eric Suddeth and Bridgette Weaver; and a brother, Broughton Tanner. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in Churchland Baptist Church by the Rev. Lawrence Coleman. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with a reception following at One Crawford Parkway. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling these arrangements. Memorials may be made to Churchland Baptist Church, 3031 Churchland Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321 or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the Memory Care staff of The Churchland House for the excellent care given Eddie during his final days. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
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SMITH - Rosemary Ella Smith, 80, of Charlottesville, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete. |
Rudolph F. Cheatham Happy Birthday Richmond Rudy. We love and miss you. Love, Mom, Sister & Brothers |
HATCHER, Mrs. Sallie Virginia, age 79, of Cumberland, departed this life on Saturday, September 25, 2010, in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Hatcher was employed with Cumberland County School System for 36 years. She is survived by a son, Charles Archer Hatcher (Velma); two daughters, Elsie Marie Hatcher and Barbara Annette Hatcher; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home of Cumberland, where viewing will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Powhatan County High School auditorium, where remains will lie in state two hours prior to service. Dr. Gregory L. Beechaum Sr., pastor, officiating; Rev. Stevie Trent, eulogist. Interment in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Cumberland. mariangraythomasfuneralhome.com |
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Sep 30, 2010 The funeral for Sandra Kay Mitchell, 39, of 3307 Kings Mill Road, Ridgeway, who died Sept. 26, 2010, of injuries from an automobile accident, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway. The Rev. Harry Vance will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. She was born in Orange, N.J., to Gladys Hams Roberts of Martinsville and Drewry Mason Roberts. She was preceded in death by her father. She was of the Holiness faith. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Johnny Mitchell of the home; two daughters, Ashley Mitchell and Megan Mitchell, both of the home; and six brothers, Ronald Roberts, Johnny Roberts and David Roberts, all of Axton, Chris Roberts of Ridgeway, James Roberts of North Carolina and Daryl Harris of Martinsville. |
Sara Flournoy NORFOLK - Sara Flournoy, 84, passed away Sept. 26, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. She enjoyed a career as a nurse, mother and wife. Singing with the Sweet Adeline's and traveling were her passions. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Sterling Flournoy. She is survived by her two children, her brother, three grandchildren and one great- grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. |
Shirley Ann Sutherland BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Shirley Ann Sutherland passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at the Bristol Wellmont Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Crider Sr. and Geraldine Pullon Crider. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Jean Lake. Shirley was a Christian and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and worked for Sperry/Unisys for 17 years. She was an avid reader and collector of books. Shirley was a loving sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley is survived by her loving spouse of 35 years, Thomas Sutherland; daughter, Taryn Fox and husband Jeff of Bluff City; son, Craig Herndon and wife Marie of Evans, Ga.; brother, Floyd Crider Jr. of New York City; niece, Cindy Hardee of Kingsport, Tenn.; nephew, Dr. Ed Clevenger of Kingsport; granddaughters, Emily and Caty Herndon; grandsons, Roderick Herndon, Todd and Luke Fox. The family will receive friends Friday evening, Oct. 1, 2010, from 5 until 7 o'clock at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date with Dr. Ed Clevenger of Grace Covenant Church, Kingsport, officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff of Holston Valley Hospital W3, Bristol Wellmont Hospice House; and special caregiver, Ami V. Isada. A special thanks to Thomas' sister, Shirley Clevenger and her husband Jack for their care and support. The family is appreciative of the prayers and support given from so many over the last several months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Bristol Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
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Misher E. Speller NORFOLK - Misher E. Speller, 94, of Barnhollow Road, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and a retiree of Norfolk State University, ..... |
Steve Robert Wise ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Mr. Wise will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with Fr. Craig Wylie officiating. Interment will follow at Knollkreg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tim Thompson, Craig Thompson, Ben Smith, SamWoolwine, Rick Humphreys and James "Beau" Briscoe. Honorary pallbearers will be Hanna W. Briscoe, Kerney Timmons, Mary Thompson, Dr. James Gardner, Doris Clendenen Shuman, Robert Weisfeld, Del. Joe Johnson, Rep. Rick Boucher and Stuart Larkey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Foundation, (Lou Gehrig's Disease), 1275 K St., NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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Bessie M. Steward VIRGINIA BEACH - Bessie M. Steward, 89, of the 400 block of Malibu Drive, passed away Sept. 28, 2010 at her ..... |
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Jack Strickland VIRGINIA BEACH - Jackson Strickland, 96, of the 4100 block of Thistle Circle and formerly of Edenton, N.C., passed away Tuesday morning, ..... |
Suebet Moore 83, of 9276 Sussex Drive Stony Creek, Va., entered eternal rest on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at her residence., Sue was born Sept. 13, 1927. to the late Deacon Charlie R. and Isabelle Neaves. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Bessie Moore and Regina Yates, and two sons, Calvin Moore and Reginald Moore. She joined Little Bethel Baptist Church at an early age and was very active until her health declined, remaining a loyal member. She retired from Davis Enterprise. She was a devoted, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, grea -grandmother, sister and friend., Left to cherish her memories: four devoted sons, Bernard Moore (Debra), Andra Moore (Yvonnie), both of Stony Creek, Rodell Moore (Barbara) of Waverly and Ronnie Moore (Lydia) of Buffalo, N.Y.; one brother, Deacon Charlie Neaves Jr. (Winnie) of Petersburg; one sister, Ethel N. Neaves of Stony Creek; daughter-in-law, Beulah Moore; one sister-in-law, Lessie flowers; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, aunt, cousins, relatives and friends, devoted friend Katherine (Patty) Freeman, and two devoted caregivers, Debra Moore (daughter-in-law) and Katherine Lynn of Stony Creek., Funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Little Bethel Baptist Church, with the Rev. David L. Banks Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Little Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to the staff of Jones-Peace Funeral Home, 13013 Park Ave., Stony Creek, Va., (434) 246-3171. Family may be contacted by calling (434) 246-4888. |
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Robert E. Tanner PORTSMOUTH - Robert Edward "Eddie" Tanner, 84, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Eddie was a native ..... |
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Thomas "Hobo" Plummer September 30, 1973 Happy 37th birthday! I love and miss you every day. Mom & Family |
PINELLAS PARK, FLA. - Thomas R. Nicholls, 71, Ret. Navy Vet., passed away on Sept. 15, 2010, in Pinellas Park, Fla. Tom was a longtime resident of Hampton Roads. |
The Quash family is receiving services of comfort by the staff of Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home Inc., 4303 Victoria Blvd., Hampton VA 23669. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Valerie Charlene Stewart Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson and Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. till the hour of service. The internment will follow at the VA National Cemetery. Mountain Home, Tenn. Friends may visit at the home in Johnson City, Tenn., at 807 N. Boone St., and in Bristol, VA at 232 Avondale Lane. Mrs. Valerie Charlene Stewart, 50, departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Stewart and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. |
FINNEY, Vanessa Scott "Peewee," departed this life September 27, 2010. She was born December 16, 1957, daughter of Charles H. Scott Jr. (deceased) and Antionette Allen Scott Edwards. She is survived by her husband, Lamont A. Finney; one son, Andre S. Finney; two sisters, Brenda Scott Stokes and Charlene Scott King of Newport News, Va.; five aunts, Marion Benjamin, Constance Robertson of Philadelphia, Pa., Audrey Clanton, Diane Jones and Lucy Allen Thornton; four uncles, Aubrey Allen Sr., John Scott, Everett Gonzalo Scott and David Winston; father-in-law, Linwood Finney (Emma); three brothers-in-law, Linwood Finney Jr. (Tina), Leland Finney (Tawana) and Lance Finney, all of Washington, D.C.; four nieces, one nephew, a host of loving cousins, family and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, where the family will receive friends Friday (tonight) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1920 Fairmount Avenue. Dr. Victor L. Davis, pastor, officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. The remains will rest in church one hour prior to service. |
Veronica Y. Jones CHESAPEAKE - Veronica Yvonne Jones, 57, of the 800 block of Quail Ave., was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Veronica, or "Yvonne" as she was affectionately known, was educated in the Chesapeake Public School system and attended Norfolk State University. She retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth after 30 years of faithful and dedicated service. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Campostella, where she worshipped and served faithfully. She leaves to cherish her memory three brothers, Darryl L. Jones, Iris L. Jones Jr. (JoAnn) and Kevin L. Jones of Chesapeake; one sister, Jennifer A. Holmes of Chesapeake; a special aunt, Ethel P. Thompson of Chesapeake; two aunts, Jennette Lewis and Dorothy Whitmore of Chesapeake; one uncle, Junius L. Thompson Sr. of Chesapeake; five nieces, three nephews and seven great-nephews; two sisters-in-law; two best friends, Joyce Williams and Carol Drumgo of Chesapeake; a special friend, Tyrone Smith of Norfolk; and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church Campostella. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com. |
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Vickie A. Martin, Vickie A. Martin, 52, of Free Union, departed this life on Monday, September 27, 2010, at her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer., She was born on April 20, 1958, in Charlottesville, the daughter of Randolph Earl Martin and the late Delphia Bethel Martin., Vickie was an assistant with a local investment firm, who graciously supported her throughout her illness., Vickie was a loving sister and supportive aunt who leaves us with many fond memories of her passion for life., In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving companion, John Clouser of Locust Grove; a sister, Connie Brock of Free Union; a brother, Randy Martin and his companion, Cindy Gillies, of Free Union; and a niece, Jennifer Brock of Free Union. And last but not least, her faithful dog Bailey., A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at the Free Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Don Hellms officiating., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Hospital, 3812 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105., The family expresses special thanks to Hospice of the Piedmont, Dr. William Grosh, and her employers at Quad-C Management for their compassionate care and many kindnesses., Friends may sign the guest book at |
Wanda Arbutus Lane PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Wanda Arbutus Lane 67, went to live in her new home with Jesus on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. To view survivors and arrangements please visit our Web site at |
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Mary C. White BELVIDERE - Mary Elizabeth Chappell White, 104, of the 1500 block of Belvidere Road, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2010 in ..... |
William Edward Hagy PEMBROKE, Va. William Edward "Bill" Hagy, 80, also of Saltville, departed this life Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2010, at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion after a long illness. Born in Saltville on Jan. 3, 1930, he was a son of the late Lincoln Edward and Lemmie Surber Hagy. Bill was a graduate of McLains Business College in Bluefield, W.Va., was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bluefield, was a veteran of the, in the Korean conflict and a POW, was manager of Pembroke Mutual Telephone Co. and the first manager of Pembroke Telephone Co-operative, operated the Farmhouse Restaurant in Pembroke, worked as a coal miner, and ran a private accounting practice. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gordon Hagy; and his beloved wife, Dreama Martin Hagy. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David Lynn and Denise Hagy of Salem; his daughter and son-in-law, Lynda H. and Harold Muller of Urbana; his grandchildren, Carrie Walls and Daniel Hagy; and his great-granddaughter, Abigail Walls. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. Military services will be conducted by the American Legion and, Posts of Giles County. There will be no public visitation. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is serving the Hagy Family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting |
Mr. William Jasper Howard, 94, of 476 Montibello St., Petersburg, Va., departed this life at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., On Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, our hearts were deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved father, confidant and friend, William Jasper Howard. As always, he was surrounded by family. A seat was empty, another angel was needed in heaven, so God called our father and he answered the call as we all must do. He said that he was going to wait on Jesus to take him in his sleep and that's how his seat was filled while he slept., He was born May 14, 1916, and was the son of the late Harry and Rosetta Harrison Howard. He was a native of Prince George County, Va., and was the widower of Helen Rebecca Howard. Mr. Howard accepted Christ in his life at an early age., He was a retired employee of Honeywell, formally, Allied Chemical Co., Hopewell, Va., having retired in 1978., He was preceded in death by all of his siblings, Redemus, Wilbert, Nazerine and Carrie. He was also preceded in death by two of his children, William Howard and Elizabeth Edwards, and two grandsons, Troy Edwards and Melvin Stith., He leaves behind to cherish his memory, four daughters, Catherine Jones (Linwood), Dorothy Foster-Smith (Franklin), Annette Howard-Jones (George), all of Petersburg, Va., and Patricia Newsome (Alphonso) of New Jersey; four sons, Thurman Howard (Jean) of Maine, Edward Howard of New York, Randolph Howard (Gladys) and Ronnie Howard of Petersburg; several nieces and nephews to name a few, Catherine Epps and Elizabeth Argie Howard, both of Petersburg, Va., Truemiller Warren of South Carolina, Nazerine Harry Howard Jr. of Prince George County, Va., Horace Howard and Freddie Howard both of South Carolina, James Howard, Harry Howard, Charles Howard and Dorothy Love, all of Petersburg, Va.; several grandchildren, many of whom he raised and/or took part in his care giving; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; a host of in-laws to include Eva Fitzgerald; outside caregivers, neighbors, many other family members and friends not mentioned above., We the family wish to thank God first and foremost, and then all of the nurses, CNAs and doctors at all of the facilities that took part in the cargiving and treatment of our father., "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.", Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., The family will receive friends at 3718 Beechwod Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling is daughters at the following numbers: Annette Howard-Jones, (804) 691-7914; Dorothy Foster-Smith, (804) 732-1061; or Catherine Jones, (804) 862-3988., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Howard online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave,, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Willie C. Chapel Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Willie Curtis Chapel Sr., 61, departed this earth Sept. 24, 2010. A native of Texas, Willie was born April 18, 1949. He was predeceased by his mother, Katie M. Chapel; and sister, Doris E. Chapel. He graduated from Brenham High School in Texas. Willie was married to Barbara R. Chapel. He retired from the Ford Plant, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was an active member of Greater St. Andrews AME Church. Willie is survived by his father, Mr. Freddie L. Chapel Sr.; his sisters, Mrs. Freddie M. Chapel Wright, Ms. Eva E. Chapel, Mrs. Wanda J. Chapel Williams (Delmus); his brothers, Mr. Freddie L. Chapel Jr. (Agnes), the Rev. Lonnie E. Chapel (Tommie Joyce) and Louis B. Chapel (Julie); daughter, Barbara R. Cartwright (Calvin Blount); sons, Willis D. Robbins, Tony O. Robbins (Linda), Willie C. Chapel Jr. (Kia) and Deonte Valentine; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. The homegoing celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greater St. Andrews AME Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, with Elder Michael B. Golden Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to |
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Donnell E. Worsley CHESAPEAKE - Donnell E. Worsley of the 3000 block of Elbyrne Drive, went home to be with the Lord, Sept. 24, ..... |
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Vonasia Anjuel Wright NORFOLK - Vonasia Anjuel "Nae-Nae" Wright, 23 months, of the 6200 block of Chesapeake Blvd., passed away Sept. 25, 2010. She ..... |
Yolanda Michelle Nichols Miller Yolanda Michelle Nichols Miller, 37, of Bedford, suddenly went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in Bedford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born Sept. 8, 1973, in Bedford, a daughter of Gloria Jean Wright Nichols and the late William Michael Nichols. She was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church and an employee of Carriage Hill Retirement Center. In addition to her mother, Yolanda is survived by her husband, Shawn Antoine Miller; two daughters, Akilah Nichols and Shauna Nichols; three sisters, Shonna Lawrence, Jelisa Hobson and Christina Wright; a brother, Gregory Hobson Jr.; a stepfather, Gregory Hobson; and a godmother, Linda Alexander, of Bedford. A celebration of Yolanda's life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gary L. Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until time of service at the church. To send condolences, please visit www.tharp funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540) 586-3443. |
