Agnes Fannie (Napier) Townsend, 87, of Scottsville, died Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Envoy at the Village in Fork Union., She was born on July 24, 1923, a daughter of the late Elijah Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Ripley) Napier., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Roosevelt Townsend; two brothers, Luther Thomas Napier and Alfred Nelson Napier; a grandson, Charles Jason-Douglas Townsend; and a sister, Katherine Townsend., Mrs. Townsend was a homemaker and provided child care in her home. She was a member of Fluvanna Baptist Church., She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis T. Trevillyan, of Palmyra; a son, Douglas T. Townsend and his wife, Cindy, of Mount Crawford; four sisters, Helen Pierce of Scottsville, Lucille Evans Carter, Elizabeth Jordan and Betty Evans, all of Schuyler; three grandchildren, Ann Baldwin, and Jordan and Nicholas Trevillyan; three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Justin and Cassie Baldwin; and a number of nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, September, 14, 2010, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville. Burial will follow in Scottsville Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Scottsville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 500, Scottsville, VA 24590. |
Alvin Terrell Roakes Alvin Terrell Roakes, 70, of 2774 Theta Mill Road, Gladys, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was born December 24, 1939 in Gladys, a son of the late Claude H. Roakes and Grace Tibbs Roakes. Alvin operated the former Peoples Save Station in Altavista, was a member of Lane Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of Campbell Lodge #316 A.F. & A.M., Lynchburg Scottish Rites and a U.S. Army veteran. Before his declining health, Alvin was an avid hunter and fisherman and became an excellent cook and companion to his elderly mother for many years prior to her death. Although he suffered from many health conditions, Alvin's humor, laughter and jokes were ever present. He is survived by his daughter, Donna R. Roberts and her husband of Midlothian; a brother Irvin Roakes and his wife Phyllis of Gladys; a sister, Jane R. Rollins of Orange; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Roakes. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Wesleybury United Methodist Church Cemetery, Gladys by the Rev. Brian Reynolds. The family will receive their friends anytime at the residence. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that those wishing to make memorials please consider the charity of your choice in memory of Alvin. Remember Alvin by helping an ailing parent/person, teaching a boy the love of fishing and laugh when your heart is heavy. Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
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Ann Mahler Peters, Ann Mahler Peters, 74, of Jefferson Avenue, Waynesboro, passed away at home after a courageous fight with cancer, on Saturday, September 11, 2010., She was born on March 10, 1936, in Waynesboro, Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles and Irma (Cole) Mahler., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Mahler Critzer., Ann graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1953, and then attended Dunsmore Business School. She started out working at the Cosmopolitan Travel Service. She later became office manager for the Statler Brothers, until her retirement in 2002. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church., Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandsons, and watching them play baseball., Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marlaine and husband Bruce Henderson of Waynesboro; grandsons, Brooks and Patrick Henderson; special nieces and nephews, Charlyne Critzer, Lori Mitchell, Chuck Critzer and Andrew Critzer; great-nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Libby Simmons., A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Second Presbyterian Church by Doctor John L. McDonald. Interment will be private prior to the service., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home., Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church, 133 North Delphine Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980., The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the Hope Cancer Center and Hospice of the Shenandoah for their compassionate care., Condolences may be expressed online at |
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Arne Trostrup Arne Trostrup, age 89, of Manassas, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010, in Manassas, Va. He was born on February 8, 1921 in Jutland, Denmark and came to the United States in 1953. He was a retired Farmer and Construction Contractor. Arne received his U.S. Citizenship in 1958. He traveled all over the world and made many trips back to his homeland of Denmark. His main hobby was bowling and he enjoyed being in his seniors group. He was a faithful member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Manassas. Also, he was a volunteer in many community activities., Mr. Trostrup was preceded in death by 8 siblings in Denmark; his first wife, Betty James Trostrup and his second wife, Eloise Reed Trostrup; and close friend Lydia Bergman of Strasburg, Va. He was also preceded in death by his step-daughter June Mills Boleyn. Survivors include grandsons, Stephen Boleyn and his wife, Bonnie of Manassas, Va., John Boleyn and his wife, Christina of Gerrardstown, W.Va., and Jay Paul of Richmond, Va.; his step-daughter, Alta Simmons of Fredericks-burg, Va.; his grand-daughter, Donna Simmons Overgard and her husband, Rick of Fredericksburg, Va.; grandson, Dennis Reed of Eugene, Ore.; his great- grandchildren, Justin Boleyn and his wife, Kara, Nathan Boleyn and Ryan Boleyn; Michele Mishenko Cox and Michael Mishenko; Jason Overgard and Sean Overgard; Adam Reed and Sister Monica Reed, son and daughter of Bernard Reed, deceased, and his great-great-grandchildren Lilian Boleyn, Noel Boleyn and Savannah Cox., The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA 20110. Interment to follow at the Warrenton Cemetery in Old Town Warrenton, Va., In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church in Manassas, Va. or the American Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to |
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Viola B. Atkins NORFOLK - Viola Buckingham Atkins, 86, passed away Sept. 4, 2010 in Philadelphia. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday ..... |
Benjamin B. Wheatley III, Benjamin B. Wheatley III, 46, of Waynesboro, died on Saturday, September 11, 2010., Complete arrangements will be announced by McDow Funeral Home. |
In memory of Bertrum "'Rayfield" Gordon Sr. To hear his voice and see his smile, to sit with him and talk a while, to be together the same old way would be my greatest wish today. Love, Erica |
Blanche Ethel Bell BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Blanche Ethel Bell, 80, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. The complete obituary and arrangements can be seen at |
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Rachel Booker VIRGINIA BEACH - Rachel Booker, 87, passed away Sept. 10, 2010. She was born in Harnett County, North Carolina to the late ..... |
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BELCHER, Clarice "Clara" Avis Foutz, 82, of Chester, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Tilton and Viola Dalton Worley, and was preceded in death by her first husband, Sidney Edward Foutz. Mrs. Belcher is survived by her husband, William Henry Belcher Jr.; two sons, Steven Alan Foutz and wife, Victoria, of Chester, Brian Mitchell Foutz and wife, Heidi, of Chester; three stepsons, Charles Belcher and wife, Coleen, of Disputanta, William H. Belcher III of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Paul Belcher and wife, Cindy, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; one stepdaughter, Julie Belcher and fianc‚, Saul, of Hopewell; two sisters, Harriet Overstreet of Vinton, Virginia, Jeanette Tomlinson of Salem, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kathryn Foutz Garrett and husband, Lance, Aaron Michael Foutz; five step grandchildren, Richard Williams, Cameron Stephens, Sabrina Belcher, Hollis Urias, Keirsyn Urias. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights 23834, with the Reverend Pete Hypes officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Virginia. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at: www.ealvinsmall.com |
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Sara Evatt Cantlin VIRGINIA BEACH - Sara Evatt "Sally" Cantlin, 61, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, following a long and courageous battle with cancer ..... |
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Terry J. Carlisle CHESAPEAKE - Terry Carlisle, 61, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family Sept. 11, 2010. She was born Oct. 15, ..... |
Carolyn Lloyd Casey Carolyn Lloyd Casey, 56, of Amherst, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Aug. 28, 1954, in Amherst, she was the daughter of the late William Ross Lloyd Jr. and Mildred Elizabeth Burks Lloyd. Carolyn was a housekeeper for the Central Virginia Training Center. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger L. Lloyd and William Eugene Lloyd, and one sister, Nancy Louise Lloyd. Carolyn is survived by one son, Brian Casey, and one daughter, Melissa Casey, both of Amherst; one brother, Warren Lloyd, and his wife, Teresa, of Rustburg, three sisters, Pamela Campbell, Judith Yancey and Agnes Wade Kirk, all of Amherst; sisters-in-law, Marion F. Lloyd, of Madison Heights, and Jeanette C. Lloyd, of Amherst; and two granddaughters, Sarah Lynn Casey and Megan Elizabeth Casey. A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence of Marion F. Lloyd. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family. |
Cecil Clark BRISTOL, Tenn. Cecil Clark passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 12, 2010, at Wellmont Bristol Hospice House. To view arrangements or survivors, please visit our Web site at |
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Viewing will be held from noon until 6 p.m. Monday, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at New Life Church, 1525 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to |
Christopher Blair "Chappy" Chaplin, 31, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of St. Augustine, Florida, died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center., He was born on October 27, 1978, in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest James Preddy and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Chaplin Sr., Chappy is survived by his loving wife, Guylyn Donald Chaplin and son, Keller Reece Chaplin; parents, Dr. Robert R. Chaplin Jr. and Judy Preddy Chaplin; brothers, Robert Rogers Chaplin III and his wife, Amy, and their children, Elli and Liza, all of Richmond Virginia; James Michael Chaplin and his wife, Beth and their children, Katie, Emily and Jimmy of Sterling, Virginia; father and mother-in-law, Guy and Debbie Donald; a sister-in-law, Deanna and her husband, John, and nephew, Liam, all of Jacksonville, Florida., A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010, at the home of Kristian and Laura Kohrs, 211 North Whitney Street, St. Augustine, Florida., A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Crestwood Presbyterian Church, 6627 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225, followed with interment at Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville at 4 p.m., Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, 301 South Main Street, Gordonsville, VA 22942 is in charge of arrangements., Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. |
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Sep 13, 2010 DeLavender P. Mayer, 63, of Ridgeway, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Hospice of Rockingham County, N.C. Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway is handling arrangements. |
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"Tom", Donald Thomas Gray Donald Thomas "Tom" Gray, age 71, of Gainesville, Virginia, departed this world to be with his Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Friday, September 10, 2010., He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Tilden Arrington; father, James Harry Gray; a brother, James Tilden Gray., He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Ann Louise Ruddock Gray; two daughters, Deborah Gray Beatty and her husband Thomas Gregory Beatty of Germantown, MD, and Wendy Laurane Gray of Manassas; two sisters, Ruth LuRee Flatt and Katie Duryea of Manassas; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews., Tom was the 20 year owner of Manassas Cleaners, an established local business for 53 years. He was an avid Redskins fan, coin collector, bird watcher, loving husband and father, loyal, caring, and reliable friend, dedicated Christian and engaging member of the community whose word was his bond., Visitation will be 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM on Monday, September 13th at the Found & Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Rd. Manassas, VA 20109. Funeral services will be 11 AM on Tuesday, September 14th at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Manassas. Burial will follow at Stonewall Memory Gardens. Online condolences, may be expressed to, the family at |
ALVIS, Edna Higgins, 80, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George Dudley Alvis; her parents, Isabelle "Belle" and Samuel Higgins. She was one of thirteen children, eight of which preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Smart and her husband, John, Janet Heflin and her husband, Lloyd, and Judith Alvis; her son, Alvin Alvis and his wife, Gail; grandchildren; John Smart Jr. (Tina), Christel Seidlitz (Steve), Keith, Jesse, Ben, Rachel and Stacey Alvis; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Higgins, Robert (Birdie) Higgins; sisters, Lula Horn, Theresa Mays (Buck), and Linda Dunlap. She was retired from Kings Department Store and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences may be made at: woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com |
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Edith G. Malgee, 90, of Midlothian, Va., and formerly of Williamson, N.Y., and Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010., Known for her love of Jesus and desire to serve others, she was an elder at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #543, Williamson, N.Y., Much loved by family and friends, she is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, George E. Malgee of Midlothian; two sons, Paul F. Malgee (Patricia) of Prince George and David G. Malgee (Sherri) of Colonial Heights; four grandchildren, Stacy Weissner (Will) of Suffolk, Christopher D. Malgee of Lynchburg, Shelly Malgee of Hyde Park, N.Y., Geoffrey D. Malgee of Colonial Heights; two great-grandchildren, William M. Weissner and Anna M. Weissner, both of Suffolk; two sisters, Wilma Adams of Phelps, N.Y., Audrey Richotto of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nephews., Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 201,0 in the Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, 211 Lynchburg Ave., with the Rev. Glenda Hollingshead and the Rev. Dr. Robert Vaughan officiating; reception to follow. Interment to be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church or First Presbyterian Church, 4057 Main St., Williamson, NY 14589. Condolences may be registered at |
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ANDERSON - In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, Edward Anderson, on his birthday, Sept. 10th. Always remembered. With Love, Dorothy, Richard, Carla, Richard Jr. and Pamela |
Mr. Edwin Kizzie, of 1648 W. Clara Drive, Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at the VCU/MCV Hospital, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Merrell; his children, Bob Merrell and his wife, Anne of Atlanta, Ga., Nancy Merrell of Williamsburg, Leslie Merrell Carlson and her husband, Bruce of Mt Pleasant, S.C.; four grandchildren, Caroline Merrell, Maggie Merrell of Charlotte, N.C., Abagail Carlson and Peter Carlson of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Charlotte Merrell of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and a faithful dog "Fred." |
CHRISTIAN, Frances Ruth, age 73, entered into eternal rest, unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Eldon Christian; leaving behind her siblings, Alma Stuart, Margaret Padgett, Don Hale and Pete Hale. Her loving children are: Donna Christian Hart and husband, Buddy, of Key West, Fla., Scott Christian and Beth Christian Waldrop and husband, Chuck, of Chesterfield, and Todd Christian and wife, Charlotte, of Amelia. She will be fondly remembered as "Nanny" by her grandchildren, Daniel, Shanna Kay, Lacey and Mary Todd. Frances attended St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Richmond, Va. becoming a Registered Nurse. She was a dedicated and caring nurse at Tucker Pavilion for 18 years, and then at Chippenham Hospital for the next 19 years where she served as Nursing Supervisor. With 37 cumulative years of nursing, "Frankie," as she was affectionately called, seemed born to care for others. Even upon retiring, she spent the remainder of her days in loyal service to her friends, family and neighbors. She dearly loved spending time with her lifelong "Golden Girl" friends, and her wonderfully supportive Ladies Bible Study Group. The family will receive visitors on Monday, September 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Midlothian, Va. 23113 with a memorial service at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, September 14, at 2 p.m. A graveside service will immediately follow at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frances's memory to Amelia Community Church - Music Ministry, P.O. Box 357 Amelia, Va. 23002. |
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Sep 13, 2010 The funeral for Florine B. Craig, 78, of Henry, who died Sept. 7, 2010, was held Sunday at Oak Hill Cathedral of Glory Church. The Rev. Matthew Akridge officiated, and burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Alton Baker, Kevin Brown, Reginald Williamson, Marvin Stanley, Stafford Baker, Jeffrey Brown and Jerod Claytor. |
Frank J. Blanch, Jr. Frank J. Blanch, Jr., age 79, peacefully passed away at his home in Woodbridge, Va., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Preceding him in death were his mother and father Betty and Frank J. Blanch, Sr. and two brothers, Andy and George Blanch. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Joyce Blair Blanch of Woodbridge; their five children: Tracey Bowler of Woodbridge, Mary Jones of Dale City, Francey Eme of Manassas, Bobby Blanch of Dale City and Nancy Blanch of Gainesville; a sister, Joan Holly of Jessup, Md., a brother, John "Butch" Blanch of Ijamsville, Md., eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and 20 nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends Tuesday, September 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Boulevard Dale City, VA 22193 where services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. followed by interment at the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements by Mountcastle-Turch, Funeral Home of Dale City. |
JEFFERSON, Frank E., of Richmond, entered eternal life September 10, 2010. The family will receive friends Monday (today), 7 to 8 p.m. at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Sts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church, 2901 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
BROWN, Garry Lee, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Memorial Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Willis Brown. Garry was an equipment operator II for the Virginia Department of Transportation and a member of Bethia United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thurman Brown, a daughter, Amanda Thompson; granddaughter, Savannah "Lil Britches" Grace Thompson; his mother, Lilly Burch Brown; two brothers, Larry and Charles Brown; three sisters, Brenda Porter, Linda Bailey and Bonnie Gowans. A funeral service will be conducted 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Highway with Rev. James Carey officiating and visitation will follow the service until 9 p.m. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundations of Virginia, P.O. Box 25418, Richmond, Va. 23260. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com |
Gary Melvin Chandler, 63, of Parkersburg Turnpike, Swoope, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010. at his residence., A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park by Chaplain Mark Westebbe., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010, at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at his residence., Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements. |
Gladys Oberlin Pugh Lang, Gladys Oberlin Pugh Lang, 92, former resident of Rosewood Village Assisted Living, Greenbrier, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010., She was born in Covesville, Virginia, on January 25, 1918, to the late Ross and Carrie Mawyer Pugh. She was also predeceased by her husband, Raymond P. Lang; one brother, Percy C. Pugh; and five sisters, Ida Johnson, Ruby Wilson, Agnes Bibb, Dorothy Eheart and Ora Mundy., Her survivors include daughters, Judy Scruggs and her husband, Randy, of Charlottesville, Peggy Howdyshell and her husband, Larry, of Salem, Virginia, and Vicki Miller and her husband, Brian, of Charlottesville. Other survivors are two granddaughters, Elizabeth Rowlett and her husband, Taylor, of North Charleston, South Carolina, and Andrea Kreskowski and her husband, Mark, of Salem, Virginia. She leaves also, her beloved great-grandchildren, Kaela and Harrison Rowlett of North Charleston, South Carolina. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Gladys Scruggs and her husband, Earl, of Charlottesville; and a host of loving nieces and nephews., Of all the things in her life, most important were her faith and her family. She was a member of University Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She loved gardening, and in her early years, she was gifted in sewing, flower-arranging and decorating wedding cakes. She was easily recognized by others because of her matching outfits, always accented with colorful jewelry., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at University Baptist Church with Doctor Tom Leland officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Riverview Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family would like to especially thank the staff at Rosewood Village for their loving care and attention for the last 18 months., Contributions in her honor may be made to University Baptist Church, 1223 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22903. |
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POQUOSON - A resident of Poquoson for seven years and a member of St. Paul's and St. Mark Lutheran Churches, Harold Elden Conover passed away, at the age of 94, on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, in Hospice House of The Villages, Fla. |
HAMPTON - Harold Franklin Page, 74, born on Aug. 30, 1936, in Nash County, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at his home. |
A funeral service for Mr. Henry Swain will be held noon Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VAa.; the Rev. Edward L. Fox officiating. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va., The family will receive friends at 2528 Parkview Ave., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-6307., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Swain online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Hershel Ray Combs BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Hershel Ray Combs, age 64, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Combs was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a truck driver. Survivors include: wife, Margie Lingerfelt Combs; son, Stephen Combs; stepchildren, James Lingerfelt and Donna Wheeler; three grandchildren; sisters, Kathy Leonard and Victoria Hyatt; brothers, George Combs, Wendell Combs and Wayne Combs; stepmother, Terry Combs. The funeral service for Mr. Combs will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Weaver Funeral Home to help the family offset funeral expenses. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Girendra Hoskere, Dr. Jonathan Burris, Susan Early and staff of MICU at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Online Condolences may be registered at |
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DANIEL, Iris Cogville, age 66, of Alberta, Va., passed away September 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Travis Daniel and survived by her children, Kevin Daniel and wife, Julie and Paulette D. Mills and husband, Tracy; grandchildren, Bryan and Taylor Daniel; a special brother-in-law, Carlton "Weeda" Pearson; and sister, Sylvia Chambers. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Christian Church Cemetery, Danieltown. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. |
BRUCE, James "Jim" R. Sr., died peacefully on September 10, 2010. He was born April 26, 1926 to Stewart Rollin and Aley Whitsun Bruce in Peoria, Ill. Jim and his brother, John grew-up in Pekin, Ill., where Jim was the Drum Major of his high school band for two years, one of his fond memories. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. In 1944, Jim entered V-5 officer preparation program of the United States Navy and studied in Maryville, Mo. When World War II ended, he enrolled in the University of Kansas and graduated in 1948 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the state of Kansas but eventually made his way into private industry, working as a mechanical engineer. In Virginia, Jim worked for Powers Regulator Company, and for the last 13 years of his formal working career for the City of Richmond as Chief of the Bureau of Buildings Management. He was very active in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), serving in several capacities in the local chapter and on national committees. He helped form the Richmond Joint Engineers' Council and served as its president in its second year. He helped revive the annual Engineers' Week newspaper insert, and served as editor of this publication for several years. He was proud of serving on the committee forum to bring engineering education to the Richmond area which eventually resulted in an Engineering School as part of Virginia Commonwealth University. Jim was active in the Chrisitan Church (Disciples of Christ), wherever he lived. As a member of Seventh Street Christian Church in Richmond, he served the church in many capacities. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond. He volunteered at the Science Museum of Virginia in the Universe Theater, and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1998. Jim loved music, sang in choirs, played in a Navy jazz band, and enjoyed everything from blue grass to opera. He loved to fish, travel, work with computers, and baseball. He and his wife, Mildred, traveled to spring training in Florida for many years when his health allowed it. Surviving Jim are his devoted wife of 35 years, Mildred; his daughters, Cathy Keith (Mike), and Judy Granger (Gray); his sons, James Jr. (Rita), and Mike (Debbie); his stepdaughter, Nancy Hamilton (Mike); special friend and his family, Joseph, Judy and Claire Gallagher; as well as many devoted friends. He was proud of his 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and especially enjoyed family gatherings. On his 82nd birthday, Jim was heard to say "How can I be 82 years old when I think I'm 37?" It was this attitude and his indomitable spirit which will be remembered and sorely missed. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Seventh Street Christian Church. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family sugests that donations be sent to the Memorial Fund of Seventh Street Christian Church, 4101 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221. |
James Alexander Stech, 40, of Henrico County, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010., He was born in Petersburg, and was a graduate of St. Vincent DePaul High School. He was a longtime employee of the Galaxy Diner in Carytown. James was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi Moore Stech; brother, John Robert Stech Jr.; and nephew, Jonathan Hart., He is survived by his partner, James Watts of Henrico; parents, John R. and Mercedes Hart Stech of Ettrick; sister, Jennie Stech Owen and husband, Billy, of Chester; brothers, Enrique Hart and wife, Luci, of Florida and Carlos Hart of Chesterfield; and several nieces and nephews., A Christian prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14., at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church, 7310 Squirrel Level Road, Petersburg, Va., with Msgr. Joseph Pham, celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the St. John Catholic Church Cemetery Fund, 7310 Squirrel Level Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at |
NEWPORT NEWS - Jeanette L. Thompson, 71, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. |
Deacon Jeannie Mason, of 128 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, departed this life Thursday at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg., He was born in Dinwiddie County to the late Willie and Margaret Mason, but had resided in Petersburg for a number of years. He was a member of Mission Church, Petersburg, where he was a member of the Usher Board. He was a retired bus driver for the City of Petersburg., He is survived by two daughters, Starann Ballou of South Boston, Jacqueline Hobbs of Petersburg; one son, Ricky Mason of Petersburg; one sister, Annie Clanton of Petersburg; three brothers, Charlie Mason of Petersburg, Willie Manson of Virginia Beach and Issac Manson of Delaware; one son-in-law, Marvin Ballou of South Boson; two sisters-in-law, Annie Mae Manson of Virginia Beach and Junia Manson of Delaware; one brother-in-law, William Lee Clanton of Petersburg; aunt, Henritta Mason of Dinwiddie; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, among them devoted friends, Delores Smith, Lloyd Christian, Linwood Christian, Grace Ward, Lena Humphrey, Irena King and Mary Battle., Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at Mission Church, Shore Street, Petersburg, with Elder Melvin Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial park. The remains will lie in repose at the church on Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends will assemble at 1210 Patterson St., Petersburg, at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be registered at, . The remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
ATKINS - Jerome A. 08/12/46 - 09/12/09 JAA-El-Bey Gone too soon, Heart of my Heart. I miss you so. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. Your wife, Linda, Children and Grandchildren |
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Joy Calloway |
Sep 13, 2010 Joy Calloway, 64, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is handling arrangements. |
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BELL, Mrs. Kathleen Bryce, 75, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life Sunday, September 12, 2010. Her remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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She is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy L. Phillips, and Carol A. Hughes and husband, Ronald; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, the Rev. Duane Hammond; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. |
GOODE, Mrs. Laura A., of Powhatan Co., departed this life September 9, 2010. She is survived by her three daughters, Madeline Dickerson (Bruce), Janet and Faye Goode; five sons, Richard (Kathy), Alfred (Claudette), Thomas, Carl and Daniel Goode, 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Bonaparte and Janice Ingram; three nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2 p.m., at Guildfield Baptist Church, Powhatan Co. Rev. Walter J. Roy Sr. pastor and eulogy by Rev. Joseph Cooper. Interment church cemetery. |
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Flythe Hounshell; two sons, Thomas Hounshell and his wife, Lori of Lanexa, Va., Jonathan Hounshell and his wife, Kyla of Blountville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Fennigan and Harrison. |
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Lillie C. Green, September 13, 1980 You were my inspiration Mama. ~Love, hugs and kisses, Louellen |
Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home is assisting the family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
A memorial fund will be established for the Respess children, for those who may wish to contribute to it. |
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Sidney A. Lowe Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Sidney Allen Lowe Sr., 84, passed away Sept. 10, 2010. Born in Prater, Va., he was the ..... |
HAMPTON - Mamie Roberts went home to be with Lord on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. |
Mrs. Margaret W. Reed, of 20509 Southlawn Ave., Petersburg, Va. (Chesterfield County), died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at her residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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GIPSON - Martha M. Happy 90th Birthday We love and miss you. Michael, Brothers, Sisters, Grandchildren & Family |
Martin Dewight Arnold BRISTOL, Tenn. Martin Dewight Arnold, age 67, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Arnold was a lifetime resident of Bristol Tennessee, and was retired from Southern States Co-Op. He was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church in Piney Flats. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Stacy Glen Arnold; mother, Gladys Hammonds Arnold; sisters, Ruth Arnold Shell and Shirley Arnold Mullins; and brother, Jim Arnold. He is survived by two sons, David Arnold and wife, Sonya, of Bristol Tennessee, Daniel and wife, SaBrina, of Bluff City, Tenn.; four granddaughters, McKayla, Megan, Carson, and Cassidy Arnold; sister, Edith Arnold Carrier of Bristol Tennessee; sister-in-law, Margaret Arnold, of Bristol Tennessee; special friend, Susie Carmack of Bristol Tennessee; and his "guardian angel," Bobbie Hatcher of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Tom Barnett, Linville Sams, Don Smith, Tony Stout, Allen Thomas, and Scott Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are George Shaver, Gray Wilson, the men of the Poplar Ridge Softball Team, and the men of Holston Valley Christian Church. The family will receive friends on Monday, Sept. 13, at Poplar Ridge Christian Church from 6 until 7:45 p.m., with funeral beginning at 8 p.m. Gary Barnett and Brad Perry will be officiating, with John Shirey serving as musical director. Graveside services will be held at Harold E. Barnett Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Poplar Ridge Christian Church Choir, 206 Poplar Ridge Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686; or to Holston Valley Christian Church, 980 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN 37620. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of the IMU at Bristol Regional Medical Center for the love and care they provided for Mr. Arnold and his family. Online condolences may be registered at |
COLEMAN, Mary F., of Henrico, departed this life September 12, 2010. Remains rest at F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B. St., Ashland. Funeral notice later. www.fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
Mary K. Stegall, of Colonial Heights, formerly of Luray, Va., went to her heavenly home Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010., She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Esther Shenk, and was born in Page County, Va., Sept. 7, 1922. Mary is the widow of Billy Ray Stegall, and was preceded in death by two brothers, James F. Shenk and Elbert Shenk Jr.; two sisters, Vallee Godbee and Elsie Carrol., Survivors include two sons, Walter L. Berry of Hopewell, Russell Allen Berry and wife, Helen, of Prince George; a daughter, Judy Q. Spain of Kerns, Texas; three sisters, Betty Hoake and Naomi Gochenour, both of Luray, and Dorothy Ann Aylor of Panama City, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Qualls, Bruce Berry, Kenneth Berry, Rex Berry, Tamie Bailey, Debra Harper-Creech, Robert Cox and Stephanie Groves; 15 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Vickie Berry and Augusta Ackerman., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at |
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Faye Matthews CHESAPEAKE - Faye Matthews, 70, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. She was a native of Durham, N.C., and was the daughter ..... |
BOE In loving memory of Medy J. Boe on your first year in Heaven. We love and miss you. Love, Your Family |
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BARDEN - Nancy K. Two years have passed so fast. Thinking of you always. Miss you. Love, Your Husband, James |
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Carl E. Mericle and the Rev. John Dey. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. |
HARGROVE, Napoleon Jr., of Richmond, departed this life September 8, 2010. He is survived by three children, Napoleon III, Victoria and Alexis; a granddaughter, Jordan Carter; two sisters, Mondessa Hargrove and Monica Bridgeforth (James); one niece, Mallori; two nephews, Dwane and James; and a host of other relatives and friends. A private memorial service will be held. |
Oma A. Burton |
Sep 13, 2010 The funeral for Oma Anna McMillan Burton, 92, of Axton, who died Sept. 11, 2010, at Mountain Valley Elder Care, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville. The Rev. Anne Sisson will officiate, and burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 tonight at the funeral home and other times at the home of her son Tim Burton at 260 Old Liberty Drive, Axton. She was born in Henry County on Aug. 25, 1918, to Lillian Wright McMillan and Sam Coleman McMillan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim S. "Billy" Burton; six sisters, Janie Richardson, Elva Thacker, Madie Blankenship, Mae Harris, Ruby Biggs and Bernice Duncan; and four brothers, Coleman, Clarence, Lewis and Sam McMillan. She retired from Pannill Knitting in 1980 after 32 years as a seamstress. She was a member of Beckham United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Surviving, in addition to her son Tim S. Burton, are son Jerry R. Burton of Martinsville; a sister, Mildred Shue of Burlington, N.C.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. |
HIXSON, TENN. - Phillip Howard Stephens, 56, of Hixson, Tenn., ended his long battle with multiple sclerosis Sunday, Sept. 6, 2010, at his home in Hixson, surrounded by his family. |
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Bettye Jo Portafe VIRGINIA BEACH - Bettye Jo Portafe, 76, of Calash Way in Virginia Beach, passed away Sept. 11, 2010, at home. She ..... |
JENKINS, Mr. Roy Shuler, 88, retired farmer, died September 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edwina Jenkins, and is survived by son, Rodger N. Jenkins of Greenville, S.C.; daughter, Ann J. Wickwire of Newtown, Va.; sister, Irene Davis of Virginia Beach, Va.; three granddaughters, Laura Herrick of Concord, N.C., Sarah Garland of Greenville, S.C., and Anna Tompkins of Atlanta, Ga.; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be September 14, at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services 2 p.m. at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, Va. Interment at McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery. |
Randy L. Robertson |
Sep 13, 2010 Randy Lee Robertson, 29, of 1535 Rivermont Heights, Martinsville, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway is handling arrangements. |
Richard L. Goodall Jr. Sept. 10, 1992 - Aug. 6, 2005 In loving memory. Papa & Sweetie Goodall |
Robert L. Stredrick |
Sep 13, 2010 Robert L. Stredrick, 78, of 3176 Bassett Heights Extension, Bassett, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett is handling arrangements. |
Deacon Pettaway never met a stranger. He loved the Lord and exhibited Christian characteristics by showing love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, meekness and faith. He will be missed unmeasurably by all who knew and loved him. |
Mrs. Rosa B. Greene, 67, of 516 Hoke Drive, Petersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg. Please visit our website at |
Mrs. Rose Hall, of 5212 Plum St., Richmond, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
BROOKS, Sarah Frances, of 8812 Three Chopt Road, died September 9, 2010. Surviving are her husband, Clifton Brooks Sr.; daughter, Carolyn Carter (Ted); two sons, George Brooks (Latonja) and Joseph Brooks; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; two great-grandsons; mother, Emma Gayles; two sisters, Mary Winckler and Barbara Speede (Harold); one brother, Jimmy Hite; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 14 at 1 p.m. at Quioccasin Baptist Church, 9011 Quioccasin Road. Dr. Andrew M. Mosley Jr. officiating. Interment Pryor Memorial Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.scottsfuneralhome.com. |
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Frances Bryant Savage VIRGINIA BEACH - Services for Frances Bryant Savage will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. ..... |
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FREEMAN, Sheila Hardemon, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, James Douglas Freeman Sr.; brother, Tony Pattullo; sister, Vera Daley; daughter, Antionette Dabel; son, Stephen B. Hardemon and his wife, Susan; grandsons, Christopher B. Hardemon and Steven T. Smith; great-grandson, Mason P. Brown; stepsons, Douglas Southall Freeman II and James Douglas Freeman Jr.; stepdaughter, Anne Douglas Freeman; and several nieces and nephews. Sheila "Peggy" was an active member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, singing in the choir for over two decades, and volunteering in the kitchen. She was devoted to her family, enjoyed singing, had a great sense of humor, liked traveling, especially to the Outer Banks, and was an outstanding cook. A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, September 15, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Louise Browner Blanchard officiating. The family requests donations be made to the Music Program at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226. |
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Susan Wright, Susan Wright, 56, of Barboursville, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at her home., Born in Baltimore and raised outside Annapolis, Susan spent grade school summers sailing with family on the Chesapeake Bay. She attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where she created her own major, Contemporary Humanities, to concentrate on the 20th century, minoring in Journalism. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa., After college, she returned to Baltimore to write about news and neighborhoods for local newspapers and Food and Fine Living Magazine, until she was hired by the mayor to work in his press office. While handling PR for the infamous Mayor William Donald Schaefer, she also worked on her Masters in Administrative Science at Johns Hopkins University. Her success in local politics led to a stint as press secretary to a Pennsylvania congressman in the first $1 million congressional race. It was a nail-biter: her candidate won by less than a half percent., Susan returned to her roots after that, plying her writing skills in the world of boats and all things marine. At the Boat Owner's Association of the United States (BOAT/US) she wrote educational materials for boaters on topics like life jackets, emergency maneuvers and equipment, boating safety, plus product testing articles aimed at educating boating consumers on how to select and properly use boating equipment., Family and business matters brought both Susan and David back to Virginia in 2005, which is when Susan joined Plow and Hearth as a copywriter., She loved to read, travel, sail, swim, sun (anything at the beach) and compete in dog agility trials with her four-legged child, Scooter the wily fox terrier., In addition to her husband, Susan is survived by her parents, George and Jane Gardill Koran of Port Charlotte, Florida; her brother, Bruce Koran of High Point, North Carolina; and her sister, Andrea Robey of Severna Park, Maryland., A gathering of friends to celebrate Susan's life will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010., In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Susan?s name to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 |
BROWN - In loving memory of Susie M. Brown. November 20, 1924 - September 9, 2002. You are always in our hearts and minds. - We love you. |
Sybil E. McNew ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Mrs. McNew will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Scott Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Mahanaim United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Men of Mahanaim United Methodist. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mahanaim United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 310, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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CHESAPEAKE - Terry Carlisle, 61, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sept. 11, 2010. |
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Truman Francis Showalter, Truman Francis Showalter, 90, of Waynesboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at his residence. He passed away on the farm where he was born., He was born on November 14, 1919 in Augusta County, a son of the late Amos and Lillie Suter Showalter., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, four brothers and four sisters., Mr. Showalter was a lifetime resident of Augusta County and attended Springdale Mennonite Church. He was founding board member and President of Pleasant View Home in Broadway for over 27 years. He taught the adult Sunday school class at Springdale Mennonite Church. He was also a dairy farmer, computer programmer and private pilot., He is survived by his wife, Mildred Brilhart Showalter of 67 years; nine children, Esther Showalter, Irene Wade, Erla Showalter, Dennis Showalter, Sharon Showalter, Ernest Showalter Kenneth Showalter and Carolyn Bontrager; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren., The service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Springdale Mennonite Church with Pastor Richard Showalter and Pastor Duane Gingerich officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery., Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Denny Ray, Stephen, Matthew, and Benjamin Showalter, Brian and Bradley Bontrager with Marvin and John Showalter assisting., Honorary pallbearers will be family and friends attending the service., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Springdale Mennonite Church., Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View Home, P.O. Box 426, Broadway, VA 22815., Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro has been entrusted with the arrangements., The family wishes to extend appreciation to Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah for their services., Relatives and friends may view the obituary and sign the online guest register book at |
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Virginia Lipscomb Austin, Virginia Lipscomb Austin died peacefully at home on Friday, September 10, 2010., She was predeceased by her husband, Harry P. Austin MD; her parents, the Reverend Doctor H. Bernard Lipscomb Jr. and Virginia Jones Lipscomb; a brother, H. Bernard Lipscomb III; and an infant son, Harry Paul Austin Jr., Virginia was born in Richmond, Virginia, on June 6, 1927, and lived throughout the state of Virginia during her childhood as the daughter of a Methodist minister. She attended Old Dominion University and Westhampton College. She married Harry in 1947 and after several years of living in southwestern Virginia, they moved to Charlottesville, where she resided for the remainder of her life. She was active in the community, serving on the boards of Martha Jefferson House and the Mental Health Association, and volunteering with numerous local organizations. She was a member of Rivanna Garden Club and the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. Virginia's lifelong love of art was cultivated by travel and continuous study., Virginia is survived by a son, Randall Lee Austin of Vinton, Virginia; a daughter, Sarah Austin Dandridge and her husband, Victor M, Dandridge Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia; five grandchildren, Staff Sergeant Gwynne Green, United States Air Force, of Bellevue, Nebraska, Claire Austin and Harrison Austin of Vinton, Virginia, Austin Dandridge and his wife, Carter of Brooklyn, New York, and Chandler Dandridge of Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by three great grandchildren. Extended family members include Victor M. Dandridge III and his wife, Ann Claiborne, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Wayles H. Dandridge and his wife, Nikki, of Roanoke, Virginia, and William R. Dandridge and his wife, Eliza, of Durham, North Carolina, and their children., The family would like to extend gratitude to the following for their loving and extraordinary care, Deborah Forbes, Linda McCauley, Page Sullivan, Tonya Payne, and Tammy Trent. They also wish to thank Hospice of the Piedmont for their caring service., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, 101 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. |
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Sep 13, 2010 William D. "Deck" Scott, 81, of Bassett, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at his home. He was born in Henry County on Sept. 14, 1928, to William Scott and Mary Elizabeth Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and retired in 1994 as a drop clipper operator with W.M. Bassett. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Roberts Scott; two daughters, Joyce D. Trent of Stuart and Darlene Scott Cahill of Martinsville; four sons, James G. Dillon and Robert D. Scott, both of Collinsville, and Anthony G. Scott and Ricky L. Scott, both of Martinsville; two sisters, Ella Mae Bass and Polly Hayden, both of Walnut Cove, N.C.; a brother, James Williams of Kernersville, N.C.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bassett Funeral Service. Burial will be in the Forest Hills Christian Church cemetery with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter Darlene Cahill at 83 Twin Silo Road, Martinsville. |
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Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Crist Sr.; sons, Robert W. Crist II, Jonathan A. Crist and Paul V. Crist; brother, Carlos Romubio; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. |
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