In memory of Aaron B. Mack 12/5/80 - 09/23/07 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love you, Satara |
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Walter E. Alexander NORFOLK - Walter Eugene "Little Man" Alexander went home to be with the Lord Sept. 20, 2010. He was born Dec. ..... |
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Wesley G. Allen SUFFOLK - Wesley Gardner Allen, 35, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. Born in Richmond, he was the son of Gail and ..... |
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GREENE, Alvin "Mickey" We miss and love you very much. Happy Birthday! Alice, Ernest, Cornell, Alphonso, Cookie & families |
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Harper, Antonio (Tony) It's been two years ago today that you left us. Missing you and loving you forever. ~Your Mother, Brother and Francine |
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Harold S. Atwood PORTSMOUTH - Harold Sears Atwood, 89, died Sept. 23, 2010. Mr. Atwood, a native of Waterville, Maine, graduated from Virginia Polytechnic ..... |
Aubrey H. Dillon |
Sep 24, 2010 A memorial service for Aubrey Heyden Dillon, 85, of Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center, who died Sept. 20, 2010, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. Dillon was born Oct. 17, 1924, in Martinsville to Annie Wyatt Hall Dillon and Harvel Trotter "H.T." Dillon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis L. Dillon and Dwight L. Dillon Sr. He attended Martinsville High School and left early to enlist in the Navy. His tour of active duty included the D-Day Invasion of June 6, 1944. He was honorably discharged in April 1946, and he returned to Martinsville and completed high school. He then graduated from Virginia Southern Business School in Roanoke. As a member of the Navy Reserve, he was called back to duty and served on the USS Boxer during the Korean Conflict. After his second honorable discharge, he returned to Martinsville and went to work for Lester Industries. In 1967, Dillon teamed with Paul Dodson and Don Eanes to start a repair business known as The Electric Company. He retired from full-time employment in 1998. Surviving are several nieces, nephews and great nieces, and one great nephew. |
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A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Providence Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. Richard Barnes with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Downtown Hampton. |
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Billy Baines KILL DEVIL HILLS - William Story "Billy" Baines Jr., 56, of the 300 block of Airstrip Road, died Thursday, Sept. 23, at ..... |
Bernard John Gould NORFOLK - Bernard J. "Benny" Gould, 81, passed away Sept. 22, 2010 in Maryview Nursing Center. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Corinne and Harry Gould. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. A self-made man, Benny Gould was an aircraft mechanic at NAS Norfolk, as well as had the "Benny Gould Dance Band and Orchestra" for nearly 40 years. He started his own business, a musical instrument shop, called the "Musician's Shop" and later billed as Benny Gould's Music World. He then started buying real estate in residential and commercial buildings. He started an Italian restaurant with his wife, Angelina, called "Mama Lina's Italian Restaurant." Benny Gould had a reputation for being a very well-known and respected businessman in his community. He will truly be missed by many close friends and loved ones who knew him. Benny was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Angelina "Lina" Francia L'Erario Gould. He is survived by his daughter, Roxanne C. Spellman and husband Robert of San Diego; son, Frank B. Gould and wife Susan of Norfolk; two grandchildren, Stephen A. Spellman and Cameron T. Spellman, both of San Diego; two stepchildren, Jonathan Mestinsek of Lincoln, Ill., and Calasse Jones of Norfolk; a cousin, Rita Brigerman of Vera Beach, Fla.; extended family members, Angelina M. Loiercio and husband Antonio and family of Norfolk and Ellen A. Rodney and family of Norfolk. Services are pending with Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Betty R. Harmon LITTLE RIVER, S.C. - Betty R. Harmon, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at her home. Born Nov. 15, 1938 in Danville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Willy B. and Evelyn Scarce Russell. She was a member of the New Temple Grove Ministry and the Moose Lodge of Portsmouth, Chapter 966. Survivors include her husband, Raymond V. Harmon of Norfolk; one son, Robert W. Russell of Danville; two daughters, Starlette Seamster of Hampton, Tammy Higgins of Little River; one brother, James Russell of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Gwendolyn Anderson of Danville; three grandchildren, Terry Collie, Jerry Seamster, Jesse Higgins; and one great-grandchild, Annabella Grace Hunter. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at New Temple Grove Ministry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 for their love and compassion during our mother's sickness. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.leefhc.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family. |
A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Newmarket Baptist Church, 8309 Orcutt Ave., Hampton, by the Pastor Skip Hathaway. |
Beulah T. Steele |
Sep 24, 2010 The funeral for Beulah Tucker Steele, 91, of Lawsonville, N.C., who died Sept. 21, 2010, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. The Rev. Reggie Steele, Dr. Jerry Whitlow and Elder Mike Young officiated. Burial was in the Peters Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Steele, Mike McPeak, Darrell Wilson, Bill Keifer, Adam Steele, Darryn Baylock, Mathew Glad, Kenneth Steele and Devin Steele. |
Billy Baines KILL DEVIL HILLS - William Story "Billy" Baines Jr., 56, of the 300 block of Airstrip Road, died Thursday, Sept. 23, at the home of his brother in Hobbsville, N.C. Billy was born in Gates County and was the son of the late W.S. "Bill" Sr. and Betty Riddick Baines. The owner of Billy's Used Parts & Motorcycle Repairs in Kill Devil Hills, he was a member of Gatesville Baptist Church. Surviving are his companion, Nora Spaeth of Kill Devil Hills; two daughters, Melissa Ann Baines of Gatesville and Natalie Baines Bagley (Brent) of Hobbsville; a sister, Deborah Baines Lee (Robert E. Sr.) of Gatesville; a brother, Robert A. "Bobby" Baines (Mandy) of Hobbsville; a granddaughter, MyaLynn Story Bagley; and a nephew, Joseph Baines. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Gatesville Baptist Church by the Rev. Gene Asbill. A private burial will follow in the Gatesville Cemetery with Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, handling arrangements. Friends may join the family in the church social hall immediately following services. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. |
Carolyn Sue Vance Curtis BRISTOL, Tenn. Carolyn Sue Vance Curtis, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a daughter of the late James and Alice Craig Vance. Carolyn worked with the BTCS Food Service for 20 years and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Randolph Curtis; and a brother-in-law, Randy Phillips. Survivors include: two daughters, Tracy Jones and husband, Marvin, Amy Osborne and husband, Richard Todd; two sisters, Julie Ann Morton and husband, Allen M. R. Morton Jr., Linda Phillips; three grandchildren, Brandy Nichole Griffith, Timothy Lee Griffith and Nickolas Ryan Osborne; three great-grandchildren, Blake and Carter Jackson and Adrian Griffith; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in the Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at |
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A funeral service for retired Staff Sgt. Charles H. Barnes Jr. will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Edward L. Fox, eulogist. The interment to follow at the Blandford Cemetery., Honorary pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the funeral establishment., The family will assemble 1 p.m. at the residence, 1121 Beasley St., Petersburg, Va., the day of the service., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Barnes 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, |
Charles R. Martin NORFOLK - Charles R. Martin, 81, of King George, also known as "Chief Martin," entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 in Norfolk, where he had been cared for after suffering a fall three and a half years ago. He was born Jan. 12, 1929 in Blairstown, N.J., to the late Bradley and Hazel (Simmons) Martin. He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Carolyn Drake and his younger brother, Jerry Martin. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn J. (Clark) Martin; four daughters, Rebecca McDougal of Pine Bluff, Ark., Victoria Wissing of Hutchinson, Kan., Dawn Ryan of Norfolk and Pamela Garlitz of Willow Street, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and his older sister, Jean Hannah of Newton, N.J. Serving 31 years in the U.S. Navy which included two wartime deployments to Vietnam, he rose to the rank of master chief mess specialist. Among his many awards and decorations include four Edward Francis Ney Memorial Awards for the Best Shore Enlisted Dining Facility Naval District Washington, D.C., in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1978 which he earned while stationed at Dahlgren; a Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars; the Navy Unit Commendation Medal for Expert Rifleman and 12 Letters of Commendation and Appreciation. Following his Navy career, he worked as a civil service employee at the Dahlgren Commissary for a number of years. He also enjoyed singing in the choir as a faithful member of the Dahlgren Chapel. His life will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 27, at noon in the Naval Support Activity Dahlgren Chapel, 17261 Jones Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448 with a service officiated by Lt. Richard Malmstrom, U.S. Navy chaplain. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23505 at 11 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Nash & Slaw Funeral Home, King George, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charlie's memory to the American Heart Association . The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Karen Lewis Duncan and Darlene Knight of Angel Care Private Duty Nursing Service for the loving care they have provided. They were truly "Charlie's Angels." Online guestbook may be signed NashandSlawFH.com. |
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Clarice Dillon Tornatore, 93, of Charlottesville, departed her earthly life on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, on Peace Day at Martha Jefferson Hospital., She was born on February 14, 1917, "a very special Valentine" in Rich Creek, Virginia, the daughter of the late Estel Davis and Adeline Davis., She was preceded in death by Richard Dillon the father of her children; and her second husband, John Tornatore II; a son-in-law, Richard Mills; and a grandson, Michael Mills., She is survived by her five children, Patricia Breeding and her husband, Bernard, of Earlysville, Janice Evans and her husband, Terry, of Bristol, Tennessee, Nedra Mills of Holly Springs, North Carolina, Bill Dillon and his wife, Debra, of Charlottesville and Gary Dillon of Charlottesville; two stepchildren, Skippy Tornatore of Charlottesville and Tina Davis of Clearwater, Florida. She was a proud grandmother and is survived by nine grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren., Mrs. Tornatore lived for many years at Woods Edge where she enjoyed a very active life style with her many friends. She was known as the "Queen of the Jigsaw Puzzles" that were displayed for others to enjoy., The family thanks Dr. Clairborne Whitworth of Urological Associates and Dr. Mark Mandichak for the special attention and medical care., A special thanks to Mrs. Fannie Hicks of Woods Edge who we considered to be our Mom's "special guardian angel" and to all of her friends that she enjoyed much of her life., The last year of her life, Mrs. Tornatore lived with her son, Gary who provided her with health care and lots of love., A private memorial service will be held at a later date in her home town of Rich Creek, Virginia. |
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CRAWLEY - In memory of our sister and aunt, Dorothy, who passed away five years ago today. Dee and Angela |
David M. Armstead |
Sep 24, 2010 Two memorial services will be held for David Michael Armstead, 43, of Mountain Mist Drive, Martinsville, who died Sept. 19, 2010, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital of complications following a bee sting. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Water Free Methodist Church in Kimball, Mich., with Pastor Paul Parker officiating; and at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Rich Acres Christian Church in Martinsville with Ministers Tim Hunt and Steven Mills officiating. He was born May 15, 1967, in Port Huron, Mich., to Clark and Norma Force Armstead of Marysville, Mich. He worked at Monogram Foods in Martinsville and attended Rich Acres Christian Church. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Renee L. Armstead of the home; two daughters, Ashley Fiedler and Alexis Armstead, both of the home; a son, Kristian Armstead of the home; a sister, Rhonda Ayotte of Marysville; a brother, Brandon Armstead of Brown City, Mich.; and one granddaughter. Memorials may be directed to the family. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. |
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A funeral service for Mrs. Diane Ridley-Smith will be held at 3 p.m. today at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ, 233 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor, and Pastor Vincent Harris, eulogist. The interment to follow at the Dinwiddie Memorial Park., The honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 2:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble at 2 p.m. at the residence, 620 Windham Street, Petersburg, Va., the day of the service., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Ridley-Smith 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 Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Ms. Diona M. Langston, 24, of 1014 Rome St., Petersburg, died suddenly, Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg., Please visit us at our website: |
Donald J. Leonard CHINCOTEAGUE - Donald J. Leonard, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence on Chincoteague in the early morning hours of Sept. 24, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born on Chincoteague to the late Arthur Leonard and Olive Jester Leonard. He was the grandson of the late Capt. and Mrs. John Leonard and Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Jester. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a career firefighter and a successful entrepreneur and businessman. His ventures include the Island Marina, a sea clamming operation, Island Cruises, and the Refuge Motor Inn. Mr. Leonard was a hard-working, devoted community leader. He was a member and president of the Chincoteague Kiwanis Club, member of Masonic Lodge 243 and American Legion Post No. 159, Chincoteague Town Councilman, member of the Accomack County School Board, officer of the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, and lifetime member of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, including a number of years as the head of public relations and chairman of the Pony Committee. Donald had a loving, humorous, and generous spirit and shared his time, talents, and possessions with the community and those in need. From an early age, his greatest passion was for the Chincoteague ponies. He owned his first horse when he was only 12-years-old and spent much of the last 40 years among a small herd that he maintained on his property. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Martha Moore Leonard, and their four children, Carlton Leonard, Jane Leonard Wolffe, Donna Leonard, and Arthur Leonard; their spouses, Scharlene, Glenn and Mary Esther; nine grandchildren, Michael, Roden, Carla, Sandy, Cynthia, Hunter, Ayden, Dan, and Sam; and one great-granddaughter, Ashlyn. Also surviving are his special girls, Sallye Dukes and Rita Matthews; and his second family at the Refuge Inn. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, Nov. 26. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to either the Donald J. Leonard Park Improvement Fund, c/o PNC Bank; the Chincoteague Island YMCA, P.O. Box 793, Chincoteague; or the John Leonard Bible Class, P.O. Box 687, Chincoteague. |
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HATHAWAY, Donald P., who worked at Richmond Newspaper for over 30 years, passed away on September 20, 2010 after a brave fight with cancer and Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Savage Hathaway; daughters, Marie Smook, Nancy Garbett; son, David Hathaway; several grandchildren, great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Hathaway who passed in 2009. Johnnie Reynolds who was his aide and companion for several months, was a very special friend in Don's life. He always made Don laugh or brought a big grin to Don's face. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society , the National Parkinson Foundation, or James River Greyhounds. You will be missed, Pops. |
Doris Bell Coleman Smith, 76, of 2411 Rainey Creek Road, McKenney, Va., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, after a period of declining health. Doris was the daughter of the lat Willie C. and Dollie Hall Coleman and the wife of the late Wilbert Wilson Smith Sr. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wilbert Smith Jr., daughter, Crystal Smith; one sister, Mary C. Grandison; three brothers, Harrison Coleman Jr., Macarthur Coleman and Thomas C. Coleman., Doris was a member of Big Bethel Church in McKenney and served as an usher. She loved fishing and cooking in her spare time., She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted son, Luther Smith (Zorana) of Dinwiddie; two step-daughters, Sarah Wingfield of Dinwiddie and Rachel Green of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Bertha C. Henderson (Hawthorne) of Dinwiddie and Shirley C. Hartwell of McKenney; four brothers, Rorris Coleman (Amy G.) of McKenney, Calvin Coleman (Rose G.) of McKenney, Willie L. Coleman and James A. Coleman of Dinwiddie; four sister-in-laws: Dorothy T. Coleman of Dinwiddie, Angie Mazyck of Maryland, Queen Branch of Petersburg, Elizabeth Blue of Henderson, N.C.; one uncle, Frank Coleman (Geraldine) of McKenney; five grandchildren: Raquelle Epps, Quateka Epps, DaKwan Epps, Jasmine Epps and Omari Hawkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, to include, LaFrance Epps., Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, Mckenney with the pastor, the Rev. Alexander Williams, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the residence of her sister and brother-in-law, Fred and Bertha Henderson, 11619 Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, and can be contacted at 469-9203. The body may be viewed at the church one hour prior to the service and on Saturday from noon until 8 p.m. at the Mckenney Chapel-Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., Mckenney, 478-4411. |
PFEIFER, Dorothy "Dot" A., 82, of Midlothian, died September 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl C. Pfeifer; three sons, Robert Frey, James Frey and William Frey; and her grandson, James Jaggers. Survivors include her five children, Ruth Carver, Marti Kernan, Eric Pfeifer, Shawn Pfeifer and Bronwen Marshall; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with interment to follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. There will not be a procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9400 Redbridge Road, Richmond, Va. 23236. Online condolences to woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com. |
Douglas Carroll Mumaw Douglas Carroll Mumaw, age 67, of Edinburg, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Blue Ridge Hospice Center in Winchester, Va., Mr. Mumaw was born May 24, 1943 in Woodstock, son of the late David and Lena Lineweaver Mumaw. He was a member of the first graduating class of Central High School and retired as GM Parts Manager for Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Basye, Va. and a member of several hunting clubs. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting with family and friends in West Virginia and bear hunting in Canada. He coached little league baseball and football and enjoyed going to his grandchildren's sporting events., Doug is survived by his wife, Jean Mumaw; five children, Tonya Kelley and her husband, Kevin of Warrenton, Leslie VanWickler and her husband, Bill of Manassas, Kelly Mumaw and his wife Wanda of Strasburg, Holly Aldridge and her husband, Fred of Brandy Station, and Dougie Mumaw of Strasburg; eight grand-children, Heather Weller, Kevin Patrick Kelley II, Brittany VanWickler, Danielle VanWickler, Breann Jean Mumaw, Lynnette Mumaw, Kaitlyn Rutherford and David Kemp; two step-grand-children, David Perry and Justin Aldridge; four great- grandchildren, Dayne Michael Kemp, Jackson Patrick Weller, Harrison Davis Weller and Abigail Jean Mumaw, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Mumaw and sister, Betty Mumaw., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, , P.O. Box 321, Woodstock, VA 22664; Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 or Crossroads Baptist Church, P.O. Box 199, Basye, VA 22810., Doug passed away surrounded by his family and will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and his many friends., A memorial service will be held Monday, September 27 at 12:30 p.m. at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock. Pastor Phil Speicher will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 to 12:30 at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at |
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John R. Dowell PORTSMOUTH - John Raymond Dowell Jr., 77, of the 100 block of Hanbury Ave., passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 in ..... |
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James M. Duft VIRGINIA BEACH - James Michael Duft, U.S. Navy, retired, 53, passed away suddenly Sept. 19, 2010 along with his beloved dog, ..... |
FLEMING - In loving memory of our Father, Rev. Dr. E.L. Fleming Sr., who departed this life 10 years ago 9/17/2000. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Your wisdom, love, and inspiration continue to be a source of strength for us. We will cherish your memories through the years. Love, your children |
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DAVIS, Edward Jefferson Sr., 86, of Kilmarnock, died Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was the son of the late Eddie H. and Lillian Jefferson Davis. Mr. Davis was an active member of Kilmarnock Baptist Church for 64 years serving in many capacities, among them trustee, chairman of Deacons, Sunday School director and teacher. For 40 years, he was the owner of Davis Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Inc. with his loyal and devoted employees, Pam Thrift, Wilson Evans, Floyd H. Ball and Charles Dodson. Mr. Davis served as the Mayor of Kilmarnock for 24 years, served on the Town Council for 20 years and was a member of the Zoning Commission for six years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, receiving a number of awards including the Bronze Star. As a member of Lancaster Union Lodge # 88 A.F.& A.M. in Kilmarnock, he was recently awarded his 60-year membership pin. Mr. Davis was also a member of Acca Temple Shrine and Richmond Scottish Rite Bodies. Mr. Davis was an active member of the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department for 60 years serving as president and in many other positions and offices. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Peggy George Davis; a son, Edward J. Davis Jr. of Kilmarnock and fiancee, Betty Sue Spence, of Lively; three granddaughters, Stacey Lynne Davis of Glebe Point, Heather Davis Oliver and husband, Morgan, of Corrottoman, and Carol Marie Davis of Glebe Point; two great-grandchildren, Nora Grace and William Lee Bowles; adopted son, Wilson Evans of Weems; a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Rebecca D. Stokes, Claramont D. Douglas, Camille D. Barrack and Hilda D. Collins. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 27, at Kilmarnock Baptist Church, Kilmarnock with Rev. Matthew Tennant and Rev. Mary Dell Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Kilmarnock. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Kilmarnock Baptist Scholarship Fund, P.O. 99, Kilmarnock, Va., or Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1295, Kilmarnock, Va. 22482. |
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CHEATHAM Elizabeth Fitzgerald 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. ~Love, Linda, Herbert and Family |
Mr. Ernest Haskins of 10806 Old Stage Road, Prince George, Va., departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Hopewell Health Care Center, Hopewell, Va., He was a native of Prince George County, Va., where he was raised by his parents, Deacon Chester Louis Haskins and Elsie Mae Haskins. Ernest was baptized at Mount Hope Baptist Church in Prince George County. Prior to his return to Prince George County, Ernest was a resident of Fairfax County, Va., He leaves his three daughters, Jennifer Haskins (Raymond Jones) of Prince George County, Va., Angela Jones of Henrico County, Va. (Russell Jones), Sabrina Nelson (Gregory Nelson) of Hampton, Va.; two grandsons, Alexander Jones of Prince George County, Va., and Ethan Jones of Henrico County, Va.; aunt, Corrine Crockett of New York City; and a host of cousins and friends., A very special thanks goes to Regina James Myrick, LaShonda Chambers, Irene Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jones, Bernelle Taylor, Emily Taylor, and Thomas Taylor., A funeral service will be held at noon, Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., Minister Braunda Ridley, eulogist., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Haskins 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, |
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Sep 24, 2010 Eugene G. Hehl, 81, of Hodges Farm Road, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Frances K. Garner KILL DEVIL HILLS - Frances Knox Garner, 84, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. She was a native of Edenton, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Annie Sue Knox. She retired as an accounting technician, Special Services at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and was a longtime member of Fairview Heights Baptist Church, Portsmouth and the Outer Banks Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Lenwood S. Garner and a sister, Louise Castello. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Harbour and husband Edward; two sons, Robert Garner and his wife Patte and John Garner and his wife Vivian; three brothers, William Buster Knox, Larry Knox and his wife Ann and Charlie Knox; two granddaughters, Amber Wilder and Lindsay Grimsley; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tom Potter. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 6350 Center Drive No. 102, Norfolk, VA 23502-4107. A person who has always thought of others over herself, her kindness and generosity to family, friends and organizations where she volunteered will be long remembered. She will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com |
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GUMM, Gerald W. "Jerry," 53, of Chesterfield, passed away September 21, 2010. He is survived by his children, Matthew and Kelly Gumm; his mother, Cathy Peters; and brother, Gary Gumm. His family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Home for Boys at www.boysandgirlshome.org. |
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Frances K. Garner KILL DEVIL HILLS - Frances Knox Garner, 84, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. She was ..... |
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Claire Gehman VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Claire Sheehan Gehman died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 in a Norfolk hospital. She was born in Wilmington, N.C., ..... |
JOHNSON, George Everett Sr., age 74, of Richmond, died September 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, George Everett Johnson Jr. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Georgia and Sandra; two sons, Ronald and Glenn; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy; and a host of family and friends. He was retired after 30 years from the City of Richmond. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park. |
George Levin West Jr. PORTSMOUTH - George Levin West Jr., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. George leaves to cherish his memory his son, Cody Levin West; the love of his life, Michelle West; mother, Sonia West Byrum; and siblings, Joyce and Lew Byrd, Butch and Freida "Pete" West, Ida and Mike "Kato" Kasper and Linda and Bert Nurney. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. O. H. Burton officiating. A visitation will be held following the service. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. |
Pearl Feigert, Goldie Belle Pearl Feigert, 80, of Charlottesville, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at home, following a long battle with emphysema., She was born on July 23, 1930, in Alburg, Vermont, the daughter of the late Paul Ira and Bertha Liebesman Pearl., Educated in public schools in Vermont and Mount Vernon, New York, she received her BFA from Cornell University in 1952., Married in 1954 to David John Feigert, an attorney, she leaves her husband; her son, John M. Feigert M.D. of McLean; her daughter, Olga Kochar of Charlottesville; two nieces, Andi Schwartz of Bethesda, Maryland and Tracy Finn of Warwick, New York; two nephews, Douglas Pearl of Boston, Massachusetts and Jeff Pearl of Glens Falls, New York; as well as her brother, Norman, of Mamaroneck, New York. She was predeceased by her beloved "daughter," Cinnamon, a golden retriever., An award winning artist and printmaker, she was a widely-respected art restorer. |
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Bernard John Gould NORFOLK - Bernard J. "Benny" Gould, 81, passed away Sept. 22, 2010 in Maryview Nursing Center. Born in Baltimore, he was ..... |
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Grace Lops Sibilia SUFFOLK - Grace Lops Sibilia, 86, passed away Sept. 24, 2010. She was born in Corato, Italy, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria Quinto Lops. Grace worked as a seamstress for numerous years. She was predeceased by her husband, John B. Sibilia and her granddaughter, Hunter Elizabeth Jones. She was a member of St. Mary's of the Presentation in Suffolk and later became a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. Grace is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Grace S. and Mark Jones of Virginia Beach; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Terry Sibilia of Gansevoort, N.Y., Sal and Tammy Sibilia of Windsor, Va.; grandchildren, Josh Sibilia (Jennifer), Sarae S. Joyner (Michael), Dan Sibilia, Kristen Sibilia, Katelyn Jones and Natalie Jones; great-grandchildren, Ava Joyner and Caleb Sibilia; sisters, Tina Palli and Rosa Sibilia, both of Italy; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Presentation with Father Steve DeLeon officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed Monday at 6 p.m., led by the Knights of Columbus at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, followed by a visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. |
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Betty R. Harmon LITTLE RIVER, S.C. - Betty R. Harmon, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at her home. Born Nov. 15, 1938 in ..... |
Harold S. Atwood PORTSMOUTH - Harold Sears Atwood, 89, died Sept. 23, 2010. Mr. Atwood, a native of Waterville, Maine, graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and attended Georgia Tech before entering the Army as an officer during World War II. He retired from Hoechst-Celanese, formerly Virginia Chemicals, where he was respected internationally for his expertise in sodium hydrosulfite bleaching in the textile and paper industries. He was a member of Churchland Baptist Church and served as treasurer and several times as chairman of the board of deacons. He sat on several municipal committees and was a longtime member of the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club and was a past District lieutenant governor of Kiwanis International. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Agnor Atwood; three children, Gayle A. Channel and husband Warren of Portsmouth, Lawrence Graham Atwood and wife Carol of Lexington, Va., and Beverly Sears A. Beck of Whiteville, N.C. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Warren W. "Chip" Channel Jr. and wife Erin, Bryn Andrew Beck, Lee Graham Atwood and wife Karri, Laura Elizabeth Atwood, Joshua Sears Beck; and three great-grandchildren, Grady and Emmy Channel, and Lucy Atwood. He was predeceased by a grandson, Lawrence Edward "Ned" Channel and son-in-law, Steven Paul "Steve" Beck. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Churchland Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry Coleman. A reception at the church will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Churchland Baptist Church Building Fund, 3031 Churchland Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321 or to a charity of your choice. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is assisting the family. |
Helen Elizabeth Pardoe, 73, of Prince George died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She was born in Chambersburg, Pa. Mrs. Pardoe was a member of AARP, Colonial Heights VIPs and a member of First Congregational Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence E. and Bernice Truax Carbaugh, her husband, Irvin W. Pardoe., Surviving are her daughter, Vicki L. Hopper and husband, John; a son, Robert W. Pardoe; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Debra, Christina, Christopher, Stephanie and Brandon; and eight great grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, in the Hopewell funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bruce Catron, pastor of First Congregational Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Condolences may be registered with |
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Rose Marie H. Hensley CHESAPEAKE - Rose Marie H. Hensley, 84, died Sept. 23, 2010. For service information, please see our website at www.omanfh.com ..... |
MATHEWS - Herbert Hoover Cannon, 81, of Mathews, died at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. |
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Sep 24, 2010 Herman Lee Gilley Sr., 89, of 229 Lake Court Ave., Lynchburg, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at his home. He was born on June 11, 1921, in Pittsylvania County to Evie Thornton Gilley and Bruce M. Gilley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Gilley Monroe, and two brothers, Marvin T. Gilley and Clarence W. Gilley. He retired from Old Dominion Box Co. as a plant supervisor with 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Elva Fain Gilley of the home; a daughter, Jean Ponton of Lynchburg; a son, H. Lee Gilley Jr. of Lynchburg; a brother, J.M. Gilley of Bedford, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville with the Revs. David Westmoreland and Wayne Lanham officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Centra Hospice, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24503. |
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Raymond C. Hope VIRGINIA BEACH - Raymond Clifford Hope, 78, departed this earth Sept. 24, 2010. A native of Norfolk, Ray was born July ..... |
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NEWMAN, Staff Sergeant Jaime Carlos, U.S. Army, 27, of Richmond, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 in Afghanistan. At the time of his death, he was serving with Company B 1-502 Infantry, CTF STRIKE, 2D BCT, 101ST ABN DIV, Ft. Campbell, Ky. He is survived by his son, Damarques J. Newman of Powhatan; his daughter, Jaidan I. Cox of Richmond; his mother, Helen C. Newman of Richmond; two brothers, Specialist Jaime E. Newman, U.S. Army, Ft. Bragg, N.C. and Jaime G. Newman of Richmond; one sister, Maria A. Newman of Richmond; his grandmother, Lillian P. Newman of Louisa; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Jaime graduated from Kennedy High School, where he was in the JROTC under Col. Melvin and Sgt. Miller. He was a member of First Baptist Church and had been a member of Boy Scout Troop 443. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 27, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. The family would like to thank everyone for their many kind expressions of sympathy. |
Dr. James E. Jackson (Jim-Buddy) Dr. Jackson departed his life and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 22, 2010. He was 88 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved at an early age to Lynchburg and later resided in Galax. He went to college and became an optometrist in Galax. He served his country in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He was a stenographer and radio operator. He received The Bronze Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Battle Stars and The Purple Heart. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Galax. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Helen Truitt Jackson; his father, James Edward Jackson; his mother, Blanche N. Jackson; and his sisters, Pauline J. Phelps, Juanita J. Johnson and Margaret (Ann) J. Dancy. He is survived by one brother, Lawrence (Larry) B. Jackson, and his wife, Madge (Nickie), and several nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special friend and caregiver, Linda B. Davidson, also survives. Mr. Jackson will have military honors at graveside service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Felts Cemetery in Galax. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 25, 2010. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, is serving the family. A guestbook is available on line at www.vaughanguynn.com. |
U.S., Staff Sergeant Jaime Carlos Newman, 27, of Richmond passed away Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Afghanistan. At the time of his death, he was serving with Company B 1-502 Infantry, CTF STRIKE, 2D BCT, 101ST ABN DIV, Ft. Campbell, Ky., He is survived by his son, Damarques J. Newman of Powhatan; his daughter, Jaidan I. Cox of Richmond; his mother, Helen C. Newman of Richmond; two brothers, Specialist Jaime E. Newman, U.S. Army, Ft. Bragg, N.C. and Jaime G. Newman of Richmond; one sister, Maria A. Newman of Richmond; his grandmother, Lillian P. Newman of Louisa; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins., Jaime graduated from Kennedy High School, where he was in the JROTC under Col. Melvin and Sgt. Miller. He was a member of First Baptist Church and had been a member of Boy Scout Troop 443., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23220. The family would like to thank everyone for their many kind expressions of sympathy. |
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 M. Duft VIRGINIA BEACH - James Michael Duft, U.S. Navy, retired, 53, passed away suddenly Sept. 19, 2010 along with his beloved dog, Daughty Jo. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Nelson Joseph Duft and the late Elsie Dice Duft. He retired from the U.S. Navy as chief quarter master (SW) after 22 years of honorable service. He then owned Up the Wall Siding and Repair and was a general contractor. He loved fresh water fishing and was a life member of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. In addition to his father, he is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Lynnette Duft, U.S. Navy retired; three brothers, Ronald, Thomas and Anthony Duft; two sisters, Patricia Gauvin and Sandra Cleary; his mother-in-law, Janet Phillips; many nieces and nephews; and his two dogs, Gigi Rae and Redmon Jon. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. A visitation and viewing will be held Monday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beach Funeral Service, 4456 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.candfservices.com. |
Mr. James Earnest Smith Sr. of 15066 Comans Well Road, Stony Creek, Va., departed this life on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., He was born in Stony Creek, Va., to the late Eddie and Patty Smith on March 8, 1915. He attended Sussex County Public Schools and later married Hester Eliza Chambliss on April 3. 1947., He leaves to cherish his memory: nine children, Janie Speed of Jarratt, Va., Virginia S. Worthy, Reather S. Mason, Carolyn P. Smith, Phillip Smith (Blanche), all of Stony Creek, Va., James E. Smith Jr. (Camilla) and Russell E. Smith (Angela), both of Petersburg, Va., Annie S. Carson of Chesterfield, Va., and Roma S. Jones of Waverly Va.; two sisters-in-law, Maggie C. Westbrook of Yale, Va., and Kathleen Smith of Stony Creek, Va.; one brother-in-law, Lewis Chambliss; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., Funeral service for Mr. Smith will be held at noon today at Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, 16166 Hunting Quarter Church Road, Stony Creek, Va., the Rev. Alfred Massenburg officiating and Elder Melvin Taylor eulogizing. Interment will follow in the Fields Family Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Jones-Peace Funeral Service, 13013 Park Avenue, Stony Creek, Va., (434)246-3171. Family may be contacted by calling (434) 246-4211 and 246-4752. |
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 ... |
James Richard Hawkins, 77, of Stanardsville, died on Thursday, September 23, 2010, in La Plata, Maryland., He was born on October 18, 1932, in Charlottesville, the son of the late Richard Hawkins and Mary Collins Hawkins and husband of the late Nancy Early Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by two sons, James T. and Melvin Hawkins., He is survived by a daughter, Sandra Crawford of Stanardsville; and sons, Vernon E. Hawkins and his wife, Candy, of Stanardsville, and Alan J. Hawkins and his wife, Debra, of Charlottesville; a brother, Clarence Hawkins and his wife, Beatrice, of Keswick; a sister, Julia Steppe and her husband, William, of White Hall; daughters-in-law, Jeanette Hawkins of Stanardsville and Lorelie Hawkins of Ruckersville; special friends, Shelby Hawkins and Debra Graves of Stanardsville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Stanardsville conducted by Dr. Harrison Williams with interment at the church cemetery., The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service., Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. |
Jane was an avid reader her entire life, loved mystery novels, and was known to consume several books a week; she even dabbled in writing one herself. She will long be remembered for her devotion to family, for her gifted letter writing, penmanship and grammar, for her caring and nurturing nature, her extraordinary memory and ever-present sense of humor, and her ability to teach her children life lessons by setting an example (sometimes friend, always Mother). |
Crouse Jean Carol Wymer Crouse, 73, died on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. She was born in North Carolina on Dec. 21, 1936. She was a daughter of Luthern Dickerson Wymer and Ada Kenny Wymer. She was a loving wife and mother. She greatly enjoyed music, and she often recorded her own. She was very fond of animals and had many pets. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Paul Crouse; one son, Richard Allen Reed Crouse of Marion; one daughter, Robin Lowery and husband, Gary, of Marion; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as other family members and friends; and her favorite pets, Rosebud, Mike, B.G. and Tazzy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Pastor Dan Shafer officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. |
ANGEVINE, Jeanette Lewis, 93, of Ophelia, died September 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Angevine; and a son, Jimmy Angevine. Jeanette was a member of Afton United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Joan A. Mitchell and husband, Donald, of Ophelia, Madeline A. Gough and Frank Pohanka of Fairport; five grandchildren, Steve and Judy Mitchell, Kirk and Libbie Mitchell, Brett Mitchell, Angela and Ford Kelly, Terry and Phillip Keyser; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Diana Bernard of Arlington, Ann Edwards of Fleeton and Jean Booth of Burgess. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 26, at Roseland Cemetery, Reedville. Memorials may be made to Afton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 579, Burgess, Va. 22432. |
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Jeffery Dean Leonard ABINGDON, Va. Jeffery Dean Leonard, age 53, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at the Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee and had lived in Abingdon for 31 years. Jeffery was employed with U.S. Solutions in Bristol Virginia and was a member of the Willow Branch Baptist Church in Bristol Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Leonard Sr. Survivors include: wife, Dulcy (Debbie) Leonard- Abingdon, Va.; daughter, Jessica and husband, David Vudragovich, Knoxville, Tenn.; son, Kevin and wife, Ashley Leonard, Bristol Virginia,; two grandsons, Gavin and Garrett Leonard- Bristol; mother, Devona Leonard, Abingdon, Va.; brother, Ken Leonard and wife, Pam, Meadowview, Va.; two sisters, Mechell Leonard and husband, Larry, Blountville, Tenn., Gwendolyn Laughlin and husband, John, Bristol Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Lyons officiating. Burial will be in the Barker Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at |
John R. Dowell PORTSMOUTH - John Raymond Dowell Jr., 77, of the 100 block of Hanbury Ave., passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 in a local hospital. Born July 15, 1933 in Winston-Salem, N.C., he was the son of the late John R. and Eva Pearl Dowell Sr., and was the owner of Westgate Barber Shop on Airline Boulevard in Portsmouth for 30 years and a barber by trade for more than 50 years. John was a proud Army veteran with the 101st Airborne Division, and a member of Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge No. 178. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald Keith Dowell Sr.; and a grandson, Donald Keith Dowell Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy D. Dowell; two daughters, Ann Turner and husband Bobby and Debbie Salanga and husband Tony; a son, Charles Taylor Jr.; three sisters, Betty Reshel, Peggy Patterson and Shirley Dowell; a brother, Bobby Dowell; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Sonny Painter and Ray McNamara. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Gene Primm. Entombment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Masonic rites will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 2 p.m. and the family will receive friends immediately following until 4 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
MILLER, John E., 69, of Mechanicsville, passed away September 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Octavia Amy Miller; his son, Michael E. Miller and wife, Jennie; daughter, Patricia A. "Pattie" Ketcham and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Catherine Rose Miller and Amy Louise Miller. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. Services private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Virginia. Condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. |
Josephine Jackson Warrick Josephine Jackson Warrick, 90, of Lynchburg, departed this life, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the Carrington. She was the wife of the late James A. Warrick. Born Nov. 22, 1919, she was the only daughter of the late John Henry Jackson and Marcella Nowlin Jackson. She was baptized at Dearington Baptist Church at a young age and remained a faithful member until she no longer was able to attend. She attended Dunbar High School. As a young person, Josephine had a reputation of being a very good dancer and a sharp dresser. She learned to sew from her "Grandma Jackson" and became "the seamstress" for many family members and friends. She was a very loving person and brought joy to all who loved her, especially her nieces and nephews, who affectionately called her Aunt Joe. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, John Edward Jackson and Arthur Robert "Boots" Jackson, and a niece, Lucille Jackson Toler. She leaves to cherish her precious memories an aunt, Ms. Minnie Brown; a devoted sister-in-law, Alberta M. Jackson, both of Lynchburg; nephews, Edward L. Jackson (Barbara), of Waldorf, Md., Donald A. Jackson ( Lynn), of Lakeville, Minn., Charles Jackson (LaVerne), of Lynchburg, Leonard L. Mack, of Oxon Hill, Md., Richard Warrick (JoAnn), of Madison Heights, and Phillip Warrick (Sandra), of Lynchburg; nieces, Sandra K. Jackson and Freddie Warrick Smith, both of Lynchburg; a devoted niece, Carolyn J. McCain (Danny), who were her caretakers for many years; two dedicated great-nieces, Dannette L. McCain, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Candace McCain, of Columbus, Ohio; many other great-nieces and nephews; a faithful cousin, Mary Scruggs (John); and other friends and relatives. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at New Dearington Baptist Church, with Pastor Artemus Dixon officiating. The family is receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The cortege will assemble at the church. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Spring Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to comfuneral @aol.com. Community Funeral Home is directing. |
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Sep 24, 2010 The funeral for Karen Lynne Thacker Martin, 58, of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 19, 2010, was held Thursday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway with the Revs. Jim Churchwell and Eric Hinson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Ryan Martin, Jonathan Martin, Josh Cox, Jason McVay, Nathan Lawless, Tyler Obenshane, Sam Mitchell and Eric Michael Hinson. |
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A service of love and remembrance for Ms. Kendra Judkins will be held at 4 p.m. today at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., Brother Ricky Bailey, officiating., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Judkins 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 Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Nina M. King PORTSMOUTH - Nina Marie King, 91, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. She was a native of Grove Hill, N.C., and ..... |
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Donald J. Leonard CHINCOTEAGUE - Donald J. Leonard, 84, passed away peacefully at his residence on Chincoteague in the early morning hours of Sept. ..... |
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Williams Lois Gillespie Williams, 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at her home in Marion. She was born April 1, 1934, in Smyth County to the late William and Valley Parker Gillespie and was affectionately called "Titter" by her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard D. Williams; her sons, Joseph "Joey" Williams and Donald "Davy" Williams; one brother, Harold "Jake" Gillespie; and three sisters, Olivene Haulsee and husband, Bill, Mildred Gray Jones and husband, Junior, and Phyllis Ann McGhee and husband, Harold. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn E. Williams of Waynesboro; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Williams, and two very special grandsons, Joseph and Justin Williams, all of Yadkinville, N.C.; sister-in-law, Mary Creggar and husband, Alfred, of Roanoke; special friend, Sandy Clark of Stuarts Draft; special neighbors, friends and caregivers, Janet Kirby, Jenny Kirby and Jerry Ward; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Seaver-Brown Chapel Friday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Stanley P. Ogden officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 6 p.m. until the time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 or to Walkers Creek Presbyterian Church, c/o Kim Thomas, 902 Walkers Creek Rd., Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
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Claire Gehman VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Claire Sheehan Gehman died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 in a Norfolk hospital. She was born in Wilmington, N.C., May 29, 1918, the daughter of James Benedict Sheehan and Catherine Healy Sheehan. She was raised in Norfolk, graduating from St. Mary's Academy. Mrs. Gehman loved music and singing and sang in the choir for many years at St. Edward's Church in Palm Beach, Fla. While there, she was the president of St. Edward's Guild. She was very interested in horticulture and flower arranging and served as a flower show judge for several years in the Bethesda/ Chevy Chase, Md., area. Mrs. Gehman was a counselor with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Additionally, she was president of the docents at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Mrs. Gehman also assisted in the resettlement of Navy and civilian wives and children during the evacuation of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in the fall of 1962. She was predeceased by Capt. Harold W. Gehman Sr. and is survived by two sons, Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Harold W. Gehman Jr. and wife Janet of Virginia Beach, James E. Gehman and wife Lauren of Norfolk; and two daughters, Kathleen G. Wallace and husband James and Margaret G. Lanman and husband John, all of Blowing Rock, N.C. She is also survived by her sister, Katherine Genevieve Sheehan of Chesapeake. Claire is also survived by five grandchildren, Katherine Gehman, Christopher Gehman, Matthew Gehman, Elizabeth Gehman Thalhimer and Robert Walsh and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gehman's greatest accomplishment in life was to raise four children successfully during a world war and several long naval deployments. She executed several household moves, guided the development of four children and at the same time counseled younger Navy mothers who struggled with the long periods of separation. Her guidance was gentle, supportive and reassuring. Her strength of character inspired all to tolerate adversity and believe in God. The family would like to thank the loving and skillful care of the caregivers at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Home Instead of Virginia Beach during the last two and a half years. A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Mrs. Gehman will be held at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, Monday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com. |
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FIELDS - MARIAH One year ago today God chose one of his special angels to return home. Missing you, Tammy and Family |
Markwood David Dollens, 46, of Crozet, died at his residence on Tuesday, September 21, 2010., He was born on January 27, 1964, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the son of Richard and Barbara Dollens. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tyree Andrew Dollens., He is survived by his wife, Mary Collier Dollens of Crozet; one daughter, Rebekah Dawn Dollens and her fiance, Jamie L. Hunt of Crozet; two sons, Richard David Dollens and his fiancee, Crystal Liveley, of Charlottesville, and Markwood Andrew Dollens and his fiancee, Cearuh Ruff, of Crozet; three Godchildren, Jason, Casey and Randy Walton; one grandchild, Thomas Lee Hunt; nieces and nephews, Chucky, Dustin, Reba Dollins, Roland Keith Shifflett II, Brandi Thomas; and one brother, Charles Franklin Dollens., He was employed by Barnes Lumber Company as a truck driver and a graduate of Western Albemarle High School. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1309., " Our skies have turned grey the moment you went away, we all know we will meet you again someday in that mansion in the sky when its our turn to die we will have an eternal life forever there. Please don't forget we all really care. We love you Markwood, your wife and children.", The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2010, at the Church of the Blue Ridge in Afton, Virginia, with Pastor Whitney Critzer and Dr. Alan Thompson officiating., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Charles R. Martin NORFOLK - Charles R. Martin, 81, of King George, also known as "Chief Martin," entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 ..... |
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Sep 24, 2010 Mary Jennings Lovelace, 99, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Ms. Mary Louise Jones, 63, of Petersburg, Va., went to rest with our Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Colonial Heights, Va., She was born on March 13, 1947, in Lawrenceville, Va., to the late Martha Ruth Martinez Jones. In her teens she moved to New York with her mother, where she graduated from Wyandanch High School in 1965. After high school she married Dansville Graham (who now resides in Indiana) and became a homemaker and mother. She later divorced and moved back to New York where she joined the work force and retired from Brunswick Hospital in Amityville, N.Y., as a dietary aide. She loved playing cards, doing puzzles and fishing, which was her favorite hobby and became second nature to her. She also loved spending time with the family., She is survived by three daughters, Lashawn Graham (Shanon Saunders) of Petersburg, Va., Karen S. Graham of Colonial Heights, Va., and Margaret M. Graham of New York; two grandchildren, Daniel Graham (Jasmin) and Salora L. Graham both of Petersburg, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Jamonte and Josiah Graham, both of Franklin, Va., and An'ana Williams of Petersburg, Va.; her special friend, Charles E. Johnson of Virginia; one brother, Blee Oliver Petty of Peoria, Ark.; two nieces, Colanda and Christina; one nephew, Xavier; one aunt, Elizabeth Moseley of Wyandanch, N.Y.; one elder cousin, Laura Lee Goode of Petersburg, Va., and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends., A service of love and remembrance will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., The family will receive friends at 2132 N. Whitehill Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 712-1001., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Jones 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, |
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May Hope Wilkins PLYMOUTH - Dr. May Hope Wilkins - precious, powerful and passionate - was born Dec. 4, 1949 to the late Robert and Zelma Hope of Mount Holly, N.C. She received her elementary and secondary education in the Gaston County school system. She attended Reid High School and graduated from Mount Holly High School in 1967. Her education continued at Winston-Salem State University, where she received a B.A. in 1971. She then received an M.A. from Hampton University in 1986 and a Ph.D. from East Carolina University in 1997. Dr. Wilkins had been an educator for 39 years. During her career, she had been a high school English teacher, a coach of girl's and boy's tennis, a consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, an assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and a principal of Plymouth High School. She has inspired, motivated and provided professional guidance to many students and colleagues. She had been involved in many community service projects including voter registrations, "Get Out the Vote" campaigns, personal and career counseling and a proof reader for term papers, articles and theses. Her service to the community has been appreciated and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her three children, Dedric Wilkins, Cedric Wilkins, Hope Wilkins; and one brother, John Hope. Visitation will be today, Sept. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Plymouth High School. The funeral will be Sunday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. at the high school. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to receive financial contributions for the Dr. May H. Wilkins Scholarship Fund. |
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 |
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Muriel S. Foley, Muriel S. Foley died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at a local hospital., She was born in Swords, Georgia, on April 4, 1914., She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mark and Dr. Patricia Foley and her grandchildren, Leah and Daniel Foley., She and her husband moved to Charlottesville in 1993 where they embraced their new life with a community of friends and family., There is a planned celebration of her life 2 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Teague Funeral Service, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville., In lieu of flowers the family asks to please consider the following local charities Habitat for Humanity, specifically Women Build, Meals on Wheels or our local SPCA. |
JOHNSON, Nancy, of Montpelier, Va., departed this life September 24, 2010. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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ACREE, Nancy Mitchem, 70, of Reedville, Virginia, died peacefully on September 18, 2010, with family by her side. She was born August 1, 1940, in Thorpe, West Virginia, daughter of the late Martin and Beatrice Moore Mitchem. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Frederick "Bill" Acree Jr. She is survived by her sister, Marie Mitchem Lynch of Roanoke, Virginia and her children, Laurie E. Acree of Richmond, Virginia, and Thomas M. Acree and wife, Kristy, of Shawnee, Kansas; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Madison and Mackenzie Acree. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings. She also served as Secretary to the Interfaith Service Council of Lancaster/Northumberland County, but will most be remembered for her role as a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 27, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at the corner of Route 3 and Devils Bottom Rd., Kilmarnock, Virginia, with interment following at the Historic Christ Church Burying Ground, Irvington, Virginia. Flowers will be received at the Currie Funeral Home, 116 E. Church St., Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482. |
Nina M. King PORTSMOUTH - Nina Marie King, 91, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. She was a native of Grove Hill, N.C., and was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Powell. She was a charter member of Green Lakes Baptist Church and was predeceased by her husband, Julian C. King Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Burrus and husband Terry of Suffolk; a son, Julian C. "Jay" King Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a sister, Dorothy Rackley of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren, Kevin Lee Blow of Portsmouth and Dana Jill Hult of Denver, Colo.; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander Ryan Larson and Jacob Daniel Larson, both of Denver. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens by Dr. Dwight Buchholz. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 3636 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23707. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
Odell Harris, 75, of Ryan School Circle, Shipman, entered in to the joy of the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010., He was born on August 5, 1935, in Nelson County, a son of the late Plumer Fitch and Lettie Jane Harris., Odell was a retired food processor from Morton Frozen Foods and accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Mount Eagle Baptist Church and had a love for fishing, watching westerns, and baseball games., He leaves to cherish his memory, two loving sisters, Mary Jane Harri, of Lovingston, and Frances Archie of Charlottesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives., A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2010, at Mount Eagle Baptist Church with the Reverend Glenwood Morgan officiating., Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
Memorials may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News, VA 23601. |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Patricia Jean 'Patsy' Rice Long, daughter of the late Lloyd Nelson Rice and Lillian Worsham Rice and 'Sister Joseph' (as they affectionately called her) to three sisters, Neanie, Nance, and Donna, died on Sept. 21, 2010. |
MASSEY, Patrick Alan, entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2010, at his residence. Patrick was born on May 7, 1957, in Paris, France. He retired after 30 years at Philip Morris and settled in Chesterfield, Va. He was an avid gardener and antique collector. He had a lifelong fascination with Native American life and artifacts which resulted in an extensive collection of lithics and pottery. He had a deep respect for nature and enjoyed many long road trips across both America and Europe. He had recently developed an interest in cooking and enjoyed sharing meals with friends. He is survived by his closest friend - his mother, Simka S. Massey of Colonial Heights; his father, Charles R. Massey of Colonial Heights; two sisters, Michele Clarke (Stephen) of Dinwiddie, Va. and Karen Massey (Phil) of Burke, Va.; three nephews, Kyle and Benjamin Daughety, and Jack Forjan; a niece, Valerie Forjan; several aunts, uncles, and cousins in both Canada and the Netherlands, and his faithful dog, Jake, who adopted him many years ago. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to your local animal shelter or SPCA. |
Patti Michele Seate NORFOLK - Patti Michele Seate, 55, of the 1600 block of While Lane, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. A native of Norfolk, Patti was the owner of Pioneer Marine Procurement. She is survived by her mother, Frances Havens Seate; three brothers, David B. Seate, Floyd M. Seate and wife Lisa, and Jeffrey D. Seate, all of Norfolk; three nieces, Kara J. Seate of Columbia, Md., Kelsey L. Seate of Norfolk, and Stephanie L. Seate of Chesapeake; two aunts, Agnes Seate of Henderson, N.C., and Mary Emma Seate of Nelson, Va.; uncle, Raymond Havens of Virginia Beach; many cousins; and beloved pets, Marley and Zuzu. She was predeceased by her father, Noel D. Seate. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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Ralph Worthington Drayer, Ralph Worthington Drayer of Waynesboro, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was 96., Mr. Drayer was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from, in 1936 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He retired from the, Company in 1980 after 42 years of service. During his career, he designed electrical instruments for aircraft which were flown in, and later implemented and marketed the first computerized tape controls sold in this country., They were manufactured in Waynesboro where he held many positions in the marketing department before his retirement. He belonged to the General Electric retirement group in Waynesboro and served as its president., Mr. Drayer pursued numerous interests including radio broadcasting, tennis, travel, gardening and classical music. He was an accomplished painter and sailor. He built many things, including his own sailboat which he named "Consequor". He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro., He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Janet Winters Drayer. He is also survived by his son, Ralph Worthington Drayer Jr. and his wife, Sandy, of Hilton Head, South Carolina; his daughter, Miriam Antich and her husband, Peter, of Richardson, Texas; his daughter, Sally Drayer and her husband, Jeffrey Nicholas, of Solebury, Pennsylvania; his daughter, Mary Ellen Drayer of Charlottesville, Virginia; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive., A memorial service celebrating his life will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2010, at The First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro. Burial will be private., Visitation will be held at the church following the service., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Presbyterian Church Food Bank, 11th Street at Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980, or the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, 201 West Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at, McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
HAMPTON - Ramel Tyriek Echevarria, son of Latasia Jones and Anthony Echevarria, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Pastor Dwight Riddick, officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Hampton Memorial Gardens. |
Raymond C. Hope VIRGINIA BEACH - Raymond Clifford Hope, 78, departed this earth Sept. 24, 2010. A native of Norfolk, Ray was born July 24, 1932. He graduated from Maury High School in 1951 and was the smallest and proudest member of the Maury High School football team. He worked with his father in the family business, Hope's Transfer prior to serving two years in the United States Army. In 1965, as a graduate and vice president of the 26th NAS Apprentice School Class, he delivered the salutatory address. Ray then became a self-employed general contractor and custom home builder for the life of his career. He was a member of the Masonic Corinthian Lodge No. 266 AF&AM in Norfolk, and a member of the Virginia Beach Shag Club. Ray was predeceased by his parents, George William and Ethel Florence Hope. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Hope Schubart and husband Jeff; his son, Brian Allen Hope and wife Rebecca; and his sister, Barbara Hope Powell and husband Frank. Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Brier Ethan Hope Haycox, Philip Jesse Hope, Nicholas Edward Hope, and William Raymond Hope; stepgranddaughter, Karson Ann Schubart; and nieces, Kim Powell Barclift and Kelley Powell Schlaepfer and their families. The family would like to extend a special thank you to those who reached out to our loved one during his illness. A celebration of Ray's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kemspville Chapel. You may pay condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamkempsville.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in honor of Raymond to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Centennial, CO 80112. |
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Homegoing services for Mrs. Reva D. Johnson will be held at 11 a.m. today at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., pastor, and Elder Michael Johnson, eulogist. Interment to follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church., The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at the residence, 1605 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va., the day of the service., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Johnson 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 Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Rita Jean Bush LEBANON, Va. Rita Jean Bush, 54, passed away September 23, 2010, in Lebanon, Va. She was a loving, caring daughter, mother and grandmother that will be dearly missed and always in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Surviving are her mother, Joanne Sullivan; three brothers, Rick and wife, Brenda, Danrell and Scott Amburgey; one sister, Alfrita and husband, Mike; two daughters, Kimberly Phillips and Bianca and husband, Josh Wright; two sons, Ronny Buffington and Kenny Buffington and wife, Wendy; seven grandchildren, Dominic Tignor, Austin and Dylan Buffington, McKayla Compton, Raiden Amburgey, and Jaden and Hayden Wright. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to VA Tech Athletic Dept. |
Robert L. Umberger Robert L. "Bob" Umberger, 83, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Revs. Joe Mack Taylor and Tom Ballard officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was a U.S., veteran of |
Robert Owen "Sarge" Moore Funeral service for Robert Owen "Sarge" Moore will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Online condolences may be registered at |
Robert W. Smith HENDERSON, Nev. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Beauford Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Friends and family are invited to gather at Farris Funeral Service beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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Rose Marie H. Hensley CHESAPEAKE - Rose Marie H. Hensley, 84, died Sept. 23, 2010. For service information, please see our website at www.omanfh.com. |
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Ruth Elizabeth Mitchell Martin Ruth Elizabeth Mitchell Martin of Manassas, Va. died peacefully in her sleep on Friday September 17, 2010. She was 103., Mrs. Martin was born January 8, 1907 in Ridgley, Md. to Clayton Herman and Ida C. Detwiler Mitchell. She was raised in Ridgley, Md. and graduated from Ridgley High School and moved to Wilmington, Del. attending Goldie Beacom Business School and played on the basketball team. She worked for Sears and Roebuck in the Credit Department for 20 years. She was member of the Holly Oak Methodist Church, a Brownie Troop Leader and a member of the "Ultra Refined Bridge Club" for more than 40 years. Mrs. Martin and her husband moved to Warrenton, Va. and was a member of the Warrenton United Methodist Church and the Warrenton Chapter of AARP. She was devoted to her family, friends and the eight great-grand-children who were the delight of her life., She married John Doak Goff Martin, who preceded her in death in 1995 and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Roy, Herman and Jesse Mitchell. Her sisters, Lola Cortelyou and Vianna Long. Mrs. Martin is survived by her son, John "Jack" M. Martin and his wife, Gean of Falls Church, Va. and her daughter, Suzanne "Susie" Martin Corrao and her husband, John, of Orlean Va. She is survived by five grandchildren, Robert M. and John M. Martin, Christine C. Love, Amy C. Clampitt and Nicole M. Morris; eight great-grand-children along with many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her dear friends and the caring staff at Caton Merchant House where she lived for 15 years., A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2 at 2 p.m. at Caton Merchant House Assistant Living, 9201 Portner Avenue, Manassas Va. Interment will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, Pa. at a later date., In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Caton Merchant House Assistant Living, 9201 Portner Avenue, Manassas VA 20110 and/or Community Hospice of Virginia, 520 N. Washington Street, Suite 400, Falls Church, VA 22046. Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at, , 540-347-3431. |
A memorial mass at St. Bede's Catholic Church will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, followed by interment at Williamsburg Memorial Park. The family will be available from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg. |
In memory of RUTH MILLER HOLICKY One year ago today, we all said goodbye to a wonderful wife, mom and grammie. We miss you, we love you. ~ Joe, the kids and grandkids ~ |
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Sep 24, 2010 Sabrina Millner Sweet Martin, 39, of Virginia Beach and formerly of Martinsville, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at her home. She was the daughter of Tony Millner and Shirley Millner of Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
Samuel Andrew Austin JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. Mr. Samuel Andrew Austin, 52, departed this life on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete. Mr. Austin and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. |
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, 512 Buckroe Avenue, Hampton, VA 23664. |
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Patti Michele Seate NORFOLK - Patti Michele Seate, 55, of the 1600 block of While Lane, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. A native ..... |
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HAMPTON, Thelma L., 85, of Charles City, departed to eternal life, September 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustus Hampton; and a daughter, Ellen Hampton. She is survived by two daughters, Anna Jones (Harold) and Clara Lewis (William); five sons, Gus (Gayle), Thomas (Cynthia), Roberts, William and Carl Hampton; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one niece, two nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at J. Leroy Charity Funeral Home, Charles City, where viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. On Monday at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. Hampton will rest at Little Elam Baptist Church, Charles City, where funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Eulogist, Rev. James H. Johnson Jr. Interment church cemetery. |
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Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church, 3000 W Golf Course Rd. in Midland. |
Vicky Hively- 4/22/1965- 9/22/2006- Gone too soon, angels came down to pick a perfect flower. One day we will be together again. A special kiss from me to my blue-eyed angel. -Your Gang Gang |
Virginia F. Weaver Virginia Gladys Fisher Weaver, 86, of Dublin died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, in Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. Funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at Dublin United Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Rowland officiating. Interment will be Saturday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. She was born Nov. 30, 1923, in Wythe County, the Huddle community, daughter of the late William Reuben and Effie Blair Fisher. She was a member of Dublin United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she sang in the choir, served as a Sunday school treasurer and held other committee positions through the years. She worked at Dublin Elementary School as cafeteria manager and at the Dublin High School cafeteria for many years. She retired from the town of Dublin in 1986. Many will remember her working at the crosswalks between Dublin High School and Dublin Elementary School as a police officer. She also worked in the mayor's office and was a secretary for the Dublin Maintenance Department. She was a member of the Dublin Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wayne Weaver; daughter, Sharron Effie Weaver Bean; sister, Mary Ann Fisher Taylor; and two brothers, William Charles Fisher and Giles Jordon Fisher. Survivors include a daughter, Wain Patilyn "Patty" Weaver of Cleveland, Tenn.; a son and daughter-in-law, William Eugene Weaver and Betty Joyce "B.J." Zimmerman Weaver of Winter Haven, Fla.; two grandsons, William Eugene Weaver II of St. Augustine, Fla., and Christopher Michael Weaver of Winter Haven, Fla.; a granddaughter, Sherry Beatrice Bean Weaver Campbell of Linden; three great-grandchildren, Madison Alesia Campbell of Linden, Eric Weaver and Ethan Weaver, both of St. Augustine, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Dublin United Methodist Church, 424 E. Main St., Dublin, VA 24084; the, of Virginia, 1742 E. Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23228; or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Blue Ridge Chapter, One Morton Drive, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Condolences may be made online at, Bower Funeral Home in Dublin is in charge of the arrangements. |
Walter E. Alexander NORFOLK - Walter Eugene "Little Man" Alexander went home to be with the Lord Sept. 20, 2010. He was born Dec. 3, 1958 to the late Inez Griffin and Walker Alexander. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Watch service live online at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
Wesley G. Allen SUFFOLK - Wesley Gardner Allen, 35, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. Born in Richmond, he was the son of Gail and Neil Gordon Allen and predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Donaldson Allen. He was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Survivors include a stepson, Hunter Levy Donaldson of Gates, N.C.; mother and father-in law, Syble and Robert Shellito of Gates; several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and loved by his many friends. A funeral will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. in Beaver Dam Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Peerey and the Rev. Billy Presley with burial in Reynoldson Baptist Church Cemetery in Gates County, North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the cemetery funds of Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 3593 Carrsville Hwy., Franklin, VA 23851 or Reynoldson Baptist Church, 073 Reynoldson Road, Gates, NC 27937. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Allen Family. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. |
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George Levin West Jr. PORTSMOUTH - George Levin West Jr., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. George leaves to cherish his memory his ..... |
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May Hope Wilkins PLYMOUTH - Dr. May Hope Wilkins - precious, powerful and passionate - was born Dec. 4, 1949 to the late Robert ..... |
WILLIAMSBURG - William D. Brown, husband of Tanya Brown, answered the Master's call on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. |
Bill was a man of strong faith and was a longtime member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hampton and served in many capacities; as a Deacon, an Elder, Chairman of the Board, Treasurer, President of the Christian Men's Fellowship, Pastoral Relations Committee Chair, and Trustee. In 2007, he was elected Elder Emeritus. |
JERNIGAN, William "Bill" Ira, 64, of Henrico, passed away September 23, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Jernigan; daughter, Rhonda Lee and husband, Daniel; sons, Thomas Jernigan and wife, Christina, and Robert Jernigan and wife, Blasia; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister, Betty Beckman and husband, Bruce, of South Dakota; brothers, Donald Jernigan and wife, Shirley, and Stephen Jernigan; many nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of Herring Creek Hunt Club and Virginia Catfish Association. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Services will be held at 12 noon on Sunday, September 26, at the Funeral Home. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227. Condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. |
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Sep 24, 2010 LEXINGTON, N.C. — William Lee Alley, 60, of Hillcrest Road, Lexington, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at his home. He was born in Guilford County on July 15, 1950, to Charles William Alley and Annie Perdue Alley of Martinsville, Va. He formerly lived in Carolina Beach and Martinsville, and had worked for Asplaugh Tree Service. Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Mary Ann Nester of Martinsville; and a brother, Lonnie Eugene Alley of Shreveport, La. A memorial service and visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the home of his sister, Mary Ann Nester, 289 Preston Road, Martinsville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, N.C. 27292. Arrangements were handled by Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. |
William E. Taylor PLYMOUTH - Mr. William Edward "Red Buck" Taylor of the 700 block of C Wilson St., passed away Sept. 21, 2010 in Washington County Hospital. He was born June 11, 1934 in Nash County, North Carolina. Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. in Shiloh Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, 541 N.C. Hwy. 32 North, Roper, NC 27970. Elder Daniel L. Gilliam Jr. pastor is officiating. Committal will be in the family cemetery in Roper. A service of comfort will be handled by Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service Inc., Roper, NC 27970. www.puckettpurkett1@yahoo.com. (252)-793--1494. |
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Willis "Bobby" Blackwell of 135 West Old St., The Carriage House, Petersburg, died at his residence. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. 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. |
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Sep 24, 2010 The funeral for Winnie Lou Pugh Jones, who died Sept. 17, 2010, was held Monday at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, N.C., with the Revs. Jack Pugh and Lonnie Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Crumpler, N.C. Pallbearers were Derick Jones, Danny Jones, Mark Jones, Jimmy Jones, Sam Jones, Shannon Jones and Stewart Jones. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ina Jeanette Jones. |
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