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Alfred G. Horton CHESAPEAKE - Alfred Guiley Horton, 90, of Anne Avenue, passed away at his residence Oct. 1, 2010. Born in Eure, N.C., to the late James and Lizzie Perry Horton, he served his country in the United States Army Air Corps, retired with the Norfolk Naval Station, was a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church and also the Chesapeake Shrine Temple. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Toler Horton; daughters, Judy Belcher and her husband Ron, Debbie Collins and her husband George; three grandchildren, Stephanie Austin, Billy Collins and Amber Smith; and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at Graham Funeral Home with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please visit his "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a note to the family. Online viewing of the service will be available. |
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BLATT, Anne Puller, of Bowling Green, Va., passed away on September 30, 2010. She was born April 14, 1929, and was preceded in death by her parents, Evert Battle and Virginia Barlow Puller. She was the widow of Thomas B. "Tommy" Blatt Jr. Surviving are her three children, Lynn Jordan Harris and her husband, Scott, of Salvo, N.C., Thomas B. "Tom" Blatt III and his wife, Lynn "L.P." and Kimberly Blatt Grant, all of Bowling Green; three grandchildren, Justin C. Jordan, Jo-Elsa S. Jordan and Thomas B. "Toby" Blatt IV and his wife, Meghan; and one great-grandchild, Thomas B. "Ben" Blatt V. Anne graduated from Caroline High School and Averett College. She married Tommy on September 2, 1950 and made their home in Milford. In 1960 they moved to Bowling Green where they raised their family. Anne loved reading and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved sports and had become an avid NASCAR fan. She was also an active member of Milford Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will be held Sunday, October 3, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Knox officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service. Anne will be laid to rest in Lakewood Cemetery, next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Milford Presbyterian Church. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com. |
Anthony W. Story NORFOLK - Anthony Wesley Story, affectionately called "Boo Boo" since childhood, completed this life's journey Sept. 27, 2010 in Garner, N.C. Born in Norfolk, Nov. 12, 1947, Mr. Story was one of three sons and two daughters of the late John and Eula Story. He received his education in Norfolk Public Schools and subsequently entered the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Anthony was employed for several years as a warehouseman at the Naval Supply Center. Mr. Story was predeceased by his brothers, James and Jerome Story. He will be remembered with love by his three sons, Anthony (Elora), Frederick (Tierra) and Charles; his caring and supportive sisters, Joyce Story Kelly and Beverly Story; three grandchildren; one aunt, Myrtle Taylor of Norfolk; and a myriad of nieces, nephews and cousins. A viewing will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hale Funeral Home, 2100 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will assemble at the funeral home at 10 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery. www.halefuneralhome.com. |
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HARLOW, Ashley C., 25, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2010. Ashley was a very devoted mother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary C. Harlow. She is survived by her fianc‚, William "Billy" Leneave; and their daughter, Veronica Jade Leneave; her beloved father, Charles "Butch" Harlow and his wife, Stacy; grandmother, Catharine Cipriani; brother, Charles; two sisters, Melanie and Melissa; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery. |
Barbara Anne Bain Barbara Anne Bain, age 74, of Nokesville, Virginia died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at her residence., Barbara was born January 12, 1936 in Manassas, Virginia daughter of the late Arthur Olen and Gladys May (Brubaker) Mauck. She was a retired clerk with Prince William County Department of Develop-ment and Administration and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafts and her family., Survivors include five children, Susan Cavallier, Danah Bain, Lori Bain, Jeffrey Bain and Daniel Bain; three siblings, Harold Mauck, Naomi Barlow and Lois Nolan and five grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010. Interment will follow at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery, Luray, Virginia. Condolences may be sent to |
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Mrs. Bessie Powell of Richmond died at Kindred Hospital, Richmond. Remains rest at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Bill E. Shuler CHILHOWIE, Va. Bill E. Shuler, age 79, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was employed by Brunswick for 40 years. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, Stuart and Della Shuler; two brothers, Bob Shuler and Andy Shuler; and one sister, Lola Mae Thomas. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ruby Shuler; two daughters, Diana Doss and husband Jim of Chilhowie and Kathy Spencer and husband Dave of Chilhowie; two sisters, Ruth Harrington and husband Donald of Sugar Grove, Va. and Louise Spencer of Washington; and sister-in-law, June Shuler of Sugar Grove. He is also survived by four grandchildren Chad Doss and wife Hope of Chilhowie, Brandy Anderson and husband Greg of Chilhowie, Kelly Spencer-Hill and husband Matthew of Chilhowie, and Kayla Mercer of Chilhowie; six great-grandchildren Austin Doss, Zachary and Shiann Mercer, Jalynn, Kalynn, and Layne Anderson all of Chilhowie; special friends include, Sue Wolfe, Edna Dowell, Dr. Jennifer O'Neil, Grosses Creek Baptist Church, friends from Brunswick and many, many more. The family would like to thank all of our family and friends, Grosses Creek Baptist Church, Chilhowie Home Nursing Company, Dr. Wayne Reynolds, Dr. Forrest Swan and Dr. David Jones for all of the love, support and great care given during this time. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, from the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grosses Creek Baptist Church, c/o Jackie Blevins, 250 Flatwood Acres Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Gloria M. Blount PORTSMOUTH - Gloria Mae Pope Blount, 70, of the 300 block of Viking St., died Sept. 30, 2010 at her residence. ..... |
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Robert J. Bordeau VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert James "Bob" Bordeau, 76, went to be with his Lord on Sept. 29, 2010. He was born ..... |
Charles D. Cornett Charles Donald Cornett, 73, of Wytheville died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sonny Ayers officiating. A graveside service was held Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. He retired from Hobert N. Grubb in 2002 after 26 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Eugene and Carol Sutherland Cornett. Survivors include his wife, Genetta Hall Cornett of Wytheville; a daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and Johnny Brown of Crockett; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Eugene "Gene" and Robin McGee Cornett, Paul Douglas "Smokey" and Ginger Sexton Cornett, all of Rural Retreat; grandchildren, Jessica and Eric Pennington of Chilhowie, Melissa and Kyle Linkous of Bland, Annaleace Brown of Crockett and Lolly Madison Cornett of Rural Retreat; special family member, T'yaanna Rainey; great-grandchildren, Collin Pennington, Makenzie Pennington and Hunter Pennington; special friend, Jerry Wittorp; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Wytheville Volunteer Fire Department. Memorial donations may be made to the Wytheville Volunteer Fire Department. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
CASTLE, Charles F. Sr., died September 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Gillions Castle, of 67 years; daughter, Brenda Castle-Dunn of Henderson, N.C.; son, Virgil Dennis Castle of Richmond, Va. He was predeceased by a son, Charles F. Castle Jr. of Erlanger, Ky.; and a daughter, Cheryl Castle Dunfee of Chesterfield. Surviving are one sister, Emogene Gilliam; brothers-in-law, Walter Gillions and wife, Joan, of Kilmarnick, Va., Steve Allen Sr. of Nomini, Va.; daughter in-law, Jan Castle; son-in-law, Randall Dunfee of Chesterfield and Marie Castle, Richmond Va.; nine grandchildren, Kim Montone of Los Angelos, Calif., Jilll Gross of Mesa, Ariz., Brett Baughman of Woodbridge, Va., Cindy Castle of Bristol, England, Charles "Chip" Castle III of Callao, Va., Karen Kenney of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Beth Castle of Erlanger, Ky., Cassie Barbour of Goldsboro, N.C., Emily Dunn of Dresden, Germany; four great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. Other than fishing, he loved doing for his veterans. He was a member of DAV Chapter #44 of Richmond, Va. A memorial service will be held at Melrose Methodist Church, Lottsburg, Va., Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. |
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Oct 1, 2010 Clara Edna Lovell Fain, 89, of Stuart, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. John H. Gilbert Jr. FLORENCE, S.C. — John H. Gilbert Jr. of Florence and formerly of Bassett, Va., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. He has 11 brothers and sisters from Bassett and Martinsville, Va. The family is receiving friends at 623 Sam Harrell Road, Florence. Peoples Funeral Service in Florence will announce funeral arrangements. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Columbus A. Geddie Jr. died Sept. 28, 2010. He is the husband of Roberta Geddie and father of Christopher and Forrest Geddie. Arrangements are by |
Constance Elaine Wiersberg Constance Elaine Wiersberg, age 68, of Culpeper died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1942 in South Bend, Ind. to the late Matthew and Nada Wolf Zabik., Connie was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. She was a master gardener and naturalist and was an active volunteer in the community having achieved Citizen of the Year in Loudoun County. She will be remembered as a loving mother and friend to all., She is survived by her husband, Bob Wiersberg; her children, Gwen Behan and her husband, Barry of Haymarket, Renee Nolan and her husband, John of Markham, Lara Brooks and her husband, John of Richmond and Rob Wiersberg and his wife, Meribeth of Arlington and two brothers, Matt Zabik and his wife, Mary Ellen of Norwood, Mich. and Roger Zabik and his wife, Liz of Lawton, Mich., Additional survivors include nine grandchildren, Rachel Barnes and her husband, Mike of Williamsburg, Bryan Behan and Kevin Behan, both of Haymarket, Sam Nolan and Abe Nolan, both of Markham, Hanna Brooks and Matthias Brooks, both of Richmond, Jake Wiersberg and Alex Wiersberg, both of Arlington, and one great grandchild, Reagan Barnes., The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va., A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 114 E. Edmondson St., Culpeper, Va. Father Leo Zonneveld officiating., Interment will follow in St. Peter's Catholic Church Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
BALES, Constance H. "Connie," 89, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne H. Bales; and son, Wayne M. Bales. She is survived by a son, Barry Bales and his wife, Linda; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Rosewell Koenig and her husband, Ed; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Street Baptist Church. |
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Mills J. Cullins Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Mills Jasper Cullins Jr., 85, of the 4000 block of Bart St., passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 ..... |
GLOUCESTER - Cynthia D. Fitchett, wife of Benjamin "Frank" Fitchett and mother of Bob and Elizabeth Peter, died Sept. 23, 2010. |
EVERETT - DEBORAH ANN In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name, Those who loved her in life sincerely, Still love her in death just the same. ~Cat and Family, with all our love |
HUMPHREY - Dick In loving memory of our Dad who passed away eight years ago today. Those whom we love go out of sight but never out of mind. Still cherished in the lonely hearts of those they leave behind. Dickie, Nita, Fay, Gay & families |
MATHEWS - Darla D. Robinson, wife of Vincent Robinson, Sr., passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester. |
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DUMVILLE, David Milton, M.D., a Richmond physician, passed away on September 30, 2010. He was the son of the late Rev. Samuel Lawrence Dumville and Nettie Hall Dumville and was born in Richmond, Va., on March 17, 1922. Dr. Dumville practiced cardiology and internal medicine on Monument Avenue in Richmond from 1951 until he retired in 1995. His entire career was devoted to medicine and the care of his patients. He got to know all of his patients and their families, jobs and hobbies. He viewed this information as important in understanding his patients' lifestyles and devolving a relationship in order to provide the best diagnosis and treatments. Dr. Dumville attended the University or Richmond and received his B.S. Degree from Lynchburg College. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1946, internal medicine degree from Charity Hospital in New Orleans while in the U.S. Army, and fellowship from The American College of Physicians and was a Fellow of The American College of Cardiology. Dr. Dumville served in the U.S. Public Health Service stationed in New Orleans, where he was affiliated with Tulane University as a professor and Louisiana State University and was the medical director at Delgardo Hospital in New Orleans. Upon returning to Richmond in 1950, Dr. Dumville completed his cardiology training at McGuire Veterans Hospital and the Medical College of Virginia. Board certified in cardiology and internal medicine, he formed his solo medical practice. He also served as an associate professor at the Medical College of Virginia, where he was a mentor for people entering into the field of medicine for over 20 years. He took great pride in serving as Chief of Medicine at The Retreat Hospital and was instrumental in establishing its intensive care and cardiology units. He was a member of the College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, Virginia Medical Society and Richmond Academy of Medicine. Dr. Dumville was an avid angler and a member of the Virginia Angler Club, where he was recognized for receiving many citations and awards as an outstanding fisherman. He was a founding member of Willow Oaks Country Club, where he enjoyed his tennis and golfing and served as the chairman of the building committee for the club's fitness center. He also enjoyed attending The Richmond Symphony and Richmond Opera. Dr. Dumville was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Samuel Hall Dumville. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy "Dot" Watts Dumville; his four children, Carolyn Dumville Robinson and her husband, Dr. James Forrest Robinson, Samuel Lawrence Dumville and wife, Frances Adair Dumville, Diane Dumville Maddra, and David Milton Dumville Jr.; his grandchildren, Heather Robinson Laskin and her husband, Glenn Jeffrey Laskin, Kaitlyn Michelle Maddra, Robert Austin Dumville and Thomas Edward Dumville; great-granddaughters, Olivia Anne Laskin and Caroline Alise Laskin; nephew, Samuel Miles Dumville and his wife, Stephanie Simpson Dumville; and great-nephew, Miles Ashton Dumville. The family would like to thank his physicians, caregivers and the staff at Lakewood Manor for their kindness. Visitation will be at Bliley's Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Ave., on Sunday, October 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 11 a.m. at Westover Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association , Richmond Symphony or Chesapeake Bay Foundation "Save the Bay," P.O. Box 17447, Baltimore, Md. 21298-9104. |
David Snyder SHADY VALLEY, Tenn. David Clarence Snyder, age 91, a resident of Mountain City Care Center, passed away on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at the Mountain City Care Center. He was born on Jan. 26, 1919, to the late Fred and Margaret Phillips Snyder. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his first wife, Flora Etta Snyder; and infant daughter; three sisters; three brothers; and his second wife, Virginia Nelle Potter Snyder. David was retired from the Tennessee Highway Department and loved farming. He was a member of Shady Valley Baptist Church. David is survived by his four children, Carloyn McCraken and husband Henry of Bristol Tennessee, Daniel Jarrett Snyder of the home, Rachel Walker and husband Delos of Shady Valley, and Linda Potter and husband Thurl of Mountain City; grandchildren, Michael Garland, William Bishop, Diane Grindstaff, David Bishop and Shelly Haynes; stepchildren, Willa Adams of Virginia, Earlene Lay of Mountain City, Bitha Lu Pardue of N.C., David Kirby of Mountain City and Kathy McFadden, also of Mountain City; one brother, Ray Snyder of Mountain City; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Mountain City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, from the Shady Valley Baptist Church with Mr. Jim Hutchinson to officiate. Music will be under the direction of the Long family. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mike Garland, William Bishop, David Bishop; a stepson, David Kirby; and friend Lonnie Long. Honorary pallbearers are Shady Valley Highway Department employees, past and present. Graveside service and interment will follow on Sunday from the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. The family will also receive friends at the homeplace, 864 Hwy 133, Shady Valley, TN 37688. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www. |
A funeral service for Miss. Dionna "Dee-Dee" Langston of 1014 Rome Street, Petersburg, who departed this life Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, unexpectedly, will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Minister Will Phelps will officiate. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will assemble at the residence at noon on the day of the service. |
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Oct 1, 2010 Dollie Turner Shumate, 93, of 180 Riverbend Road, Danville, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 6, 1916, in Pittsylvania County to James M. Turner and Fannie Phelps Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Shumate, who died Nov. 10, 1999; a son, Sterling Shumate; three brothers, Leonard Turner, Charlie Turner and Aubrey Turner; and a sister, Nannie Kennedy. She had worked as a sales associate for Sears and Peebles Department Store. She taught Sunday School for 65 years and was the clerk at Stokesland Baptist Church for 30 years. In 2009, she became a member of Schoolfield Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Richard L. Shumate Jr. and Stanley Shumate, both of Danville, and Clyde A. Shumate of Ridgeway; a sister, Nellie Mayes of Danville; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes, Westover Chapel, with the Rev. David Turbyfill and Minister Hershel Stone officiating. Burial will be in the Shumate family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home on Riverbend Road, Danville. Memorials may be made to Schoolfield Baptist Church "Elevator Fund," 12 Schoolfield Drive, Danville, Va. 24541. |
Jurkiewicz Don S. Jurkiewicz, 68, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at his home in Chilhowie. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Smith Jurkiewicz of Chilhowie; two sons, Jon Jurkiewicz of Toledo, Ohio, and Todd Jurkiewicz and wife, Toni, of Fort Bragg, N.C.; one sister, Pat Lueb of Broomfield, Colo.; one granddaughter, Amy Katherine Jurkiewicz; and several nieces and nephews, including one special nephew, Britt Johnson of Marion. As was Don's request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. A private memorial service will be conducted in Toledo, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to District Three Senior Services Energy Fund, 4453 Lee Hwy., Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. |
HAMPTON - Donny M. Barbour, age 71, and husband of Joanne Corbett Barbour, passed away on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. |
Dorothy Elliott Green NORFOLK - On Sept. 30, 2010, our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away with her family by her side at her residence, the 9200 block of Capeview Ave., Norfolk. Born Aug. 17, 1919 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dular Thomas Elliott Sr. and Minnie Pearl Thomas. She was first married to Rison "Dick" Graves Haynes who predeceased her, and later married her husband of 54 years, Harvey A. Green Sr., who died April 27, 2010. She was a devoted Jehovah's Witness and was also a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Harvey "Andy" Green Jr. and wife Cheryl of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Amy Conglton and husband Tom, Daniel, Jacob, and Lucas Green; great-granddaughter, Bailey Conglton; and caregiver, Tammy Pruitt. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was predeceased by a son, Archie Haynes; three sisters, Elizabeth Haymore Collins, Mary "Lucy" Jones, Thelma Powell; and a brother, Dular Thomas "D.T." Elliott Jr. A funeral in Norfolk will be held today, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. at Oceanview Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. On Monday, Oct. 4, a funeral will be held in Danville, Va., at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Norfolk. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Green family. Online condolences at www.wrenn-yeatts.com. |
Douglas Cordell Fifer Douglas Cordell Fifer, 68, of 293 Harbor Dr., Hurt died Friday, October 1, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Gertrude Faye Hogan Fifer. He was born January 23, 1942 in Bedford County, the son of the late Letcher Fifer and Nora Tyree Fifer. He was a truck driver for Ross Laboratories. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Danny Fifer and his wife Sandra of Hurt and Chris Fifer of Gretna; two daughters, Cynthia Sigler and Angie Fifer Hutcherson, both of Hurt; six grandchildren, Ethan Fifer, Josh and Chelsey Hutcherson, Afton Sigler, Nikki Brown and Hunter Crawley; three sisters, Shirley Overstreet of Hurt, Patricia Martin of Madison Heights and Phyllis Mattox of Leesville; two special nieces, Lesia Betterton and Mary Gregory; special friends, Sherman and Lois Lawhorne, Ashley Tuck, and Dameon Davis; and two special pets, Katie and Spot. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. David Bayse with interment to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 P.M., Saturday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Humane Society ASPCA, 322 Dennis Riddle Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588. To send condolences, please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
Eben Elliott Smith Jr., 84, died peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2010, at Hospice House in Charlottesville, Virginia., He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 16, 1926, to Eben Elliott Smith Sr. and Priscilla Dimick Crosby., Eben lived with his younger sister, Priscilla "Suki" Christoffers, and his parents in San Diego, Los Angeles, Providence, Jacksonville and Washington, D.C. He attended St. Albans School., In 1944 he enlisted and served in the Philippines in the 632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion, and upon returning attended Brown University under the G.I. bill, earning a B.S. in Geology., He worked in D.C. as a cartographer with the Army Map Service from 1953 until 1962, then as an analyst at the Foreign Science and Technology Center from 1962 until 1983, where he used his cartographic skills and his knowledge of Russian. When FSTC moved to Charlottesville in 1970, he followed with his family for what he called "the best years of my life." After taking early retirement from his career, he drove a Jaunt bus, making new friends while traversing the area, then collected gypsy moth data, trekking across the Albemarle County landscape., Over the years, Eben volunteered for numerous causes. In Northern Virginia he maintained trails through the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and assisted the Greenbelt Consumers Cooperative and Northern Virginia Fair Housing. In Charlottesville he was an active member of the Temple Beth Israel buildings and grounds committee, helped with construction on the Sunday School, and participated in Hadassah activities. He assisted Meals on Wheels, relished being an Ivy Creek trail guide, served on the Board of Directors for Citizens for Albemarle, and was a Vice President in the National Railway Historical Society. Since 2003 he has been an active member of the Unity Church. One of his most significant contributions has been to the Rivanna Trails Foundation, where he served as a founding member of the board since 1992, creating maps and historical records and helping build the loop trail around Charlottesville., Eben met Martha Florence Rozman at Army Map Service, they married on September 1, 1957, and supported each other until her death on January 18, 2003., He is survived by three children and their spouses, Gary Michael Smith and Debbie Smith, Gayla Michelle Mills and Eugene Mills, and Gregory Mitchell Smith and Erika Herz; four grandchildren, Justin and Talia Smith, and Cole and Kienan Smith; and a great- grandson, Leo Smith. Eben also shared his life with Cyndi Lou, Corky, Dawny, Tippy, Old Bay, Dory, and Tasha; and friends too numerous and dear to recount., A memorial service will be held at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 North First Street, 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010., The family suggests that donations be made either to the Hospice of the Piedmont or to an organization of your choice. |
A homegoing celebration will be held 11a.m. Oct. 2, at Providence Baptist Church, 1331 30th Street, Newport News, where Dr. Corey Brown is the pastor and interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Brothers Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 1. Family and friends will assemble at 2711 Marshall Ave., Newport News, by 10 a.m. Saturday. |
Edward H. Lewis PORTSMOUTH - Edward Howard Lewis, 72, of the 400 block of Felton Road, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in his residence. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and was preceded in death by a brother, William Lewis. After retiring with 21 years in the U.S. Navy, Ed went to work at CINCLANFLT in Norfolk where he retired from in February of 2000. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the American Legion. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 45 years, Audrey F. Lewis; a daughter, Tricia L. Goodrich and fiancé Ty Brown; a son, Larry E. Lewis and wife Linda; a brother, Terry Lewis and wife Rona; and two grandchildren, Josh Lewis and Grayson Goodrich. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a time of fellowship and remembrance; and they would like to thank Gentiva Health Services and Heartland Hospice for their care and support. Ed is deeply loved and will be greatly missed, so share your condolences and pictures with the family and his friends online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780 or online at www.michaeljfox.org. |
BUNTON, Elmer Gene "Smiley," 76, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. He is survived by a brother, Wayne Bunton of Washington State; cousins, Niles Hopper Jr. and his wife, Sammie, of Richmond, Rita Poore and her husband, David, of Amelia, and Imogene "Billie" Wash of Orlando, Fla. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Monday at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery Chapel in Amelia, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Children's Hospital, 2924 Brook Rd., Richmond, Virginia 23227. |
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Oct 1, 2010 The funeral for Fitzgerald Burnett, 66, of 4078 Irisburg Road, Axton, who died Sept. 29, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Salem, will be at noon Saturday at Shiloh Way of the Cross Church with Bishop Earley Dillard officiating. Burial will be in the Moyer family cemetery in Axton. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home. Burnett was born July 17, 1944, in Henry County to Mariah Burnett, who preceded him in death. He served in the Army and retired from Pillowtex, where he worked for 25 years. He was a member of American Legion Homer Dillard Post 78 and was a member of Shiloh Way of the Cross Church. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca M. Burnett of the home; two daughters, Shirley Sharpe and Cheryl Pinkard, both of Martinsville; two sons, Douglas Giles of Eden, N.C., and Kevin Giles of Williamsburg; a sister, Minister Shirley Daniels of Martinsville; and eight grandchildren. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
Franklin Delano Elswick WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. Graveside services for Franklin Delano Elswick will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holston Valley Baptist Church Cemetery on Cleveland Road in Abingdon. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 9:45 a.m. Active pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Parley Meadows, Hunter Brown, James Ward, Jason Dunn, Jimmy Stewart, Bob Ramey, Sammy Akers, and JC Cook. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Holston Valley Baptist Church, 18396 Cleveland Road, Abingdon, VA 24211; or to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. A book of memories for Mr. Elswick is available online at |
A special thanks to Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care; especially Sheena and Martha. |
Gary Edward Legner, 66, of Charlottesville, died at home., He was born on June 26, 1944, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Jeanne Viette Legner and the late Harold Legner., In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Etta O. Legner of Charlottesville; and a brother, Michael Legner of Mount Vernon, Virginia., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Gene Henry Guerin, 62, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, loving father of Jennifer and Melissa Guerin. Services are pending. Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, Newport News, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be made by visiting |
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
George Lewis Jennings Jr. George Lewis Jennings Jr., 68, son of the late Agnes and George L. Jennings Sr., was sweetly called to join his heavenly Father on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Bloomfield, Conn. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Charles L. Jennings. He leaves to cherish his memories three sons, Kota Andrews Sr. (Lisa), of Atlanta, Ga., Todd Jennings, of Windsor, Conn., and George Jennings III, (Wandy), of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Candice Hogan, of Manchester, Conn.; eight sisters, Mary E. Jennings and Agnes J. Martin, both of Hartford, Conn., Catherine McLennon, of Bloomfield, Conn., Joyce J. Ford (Louis), of Hebron, Conn., Brenda J. Grant, of Lynchburg, Cheryl J. Spence, of Chesapeake, Sheena J. Walker (Vinson), of Birmingham, Ala., and Zebia J. Nelson (Garrett), of Ellicott City, Md.; four brothers, Joseph L. Jennings (Val), of Windsor, Conn., Thomas E. Jennings (Lynn), of New Britain, Conn., Henry C. and Kerfort D. Jennings, both of Lynchburg; two aunts, Clara McCoy and Sue Williams, both of Lynchburg; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Davis-Turner Funeral Service, with the Rev. Barbara Gills Massey as eulogist. Interment will be in the Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence of Brenda J. Grant. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service. |
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Gloria M. Blount PORTSMOUTH - Gloria Mae Pope Blount, 70, of the 300 block of Viking St., died Sept. 30, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Boykins, Va., and was a member of Union Bethel Baptist Church in Suffolk. She was a graduate of Suffolk Public Schools/East Suffolk High and she attended Norfolk State University. Survivors include her husband, Melvin C. Blount Sr.; three daughters, Karen B. Dunn (Hershell Sr.), Sandra D. Peterson and Beverly Anderson (Michael); one son, Melvin C. Blount (Gloria); one sister, Hattie T. Brotherton (James); one brother, Douglas M. Pope (Eunice); her mother-in-law, Ophelia N. Blount; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dr. Linda B. McCluney (Charles), Janet Blount (Wendell), Milton Blount (Agnes) and Sherrod Blount; best friends, Shirley Newton, Shirley Kirkland and Shirley Barnes; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased in death by her mother and father, Lillie Peaches Joyner Pope and Emmitt D. Pope. A funeral will be held Monday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. at Union Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. |
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Dorothy Elliott Green NORFOLK - On Sept. 30, 2010, our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away with her family by her side ..... |
ALLEN, Gwendolyn L., 59, of Richmond, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, left this Earth and joined the angels September 29, 2010. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Margaret Heatherly; her daughters, Lea Ane and Brandi Jo; her son, Fred; her sister, Rhonda; three brothers, Frank, Doug and Walter; and 12 grandchildren, Kellye, Sarah, Wayne, Christian, Courtney, Cody, Jose, Benjamin, Elena, Jaelyne, Alex and Ryan. Our lives will not be the same without her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We will love and remember you always, Mom. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 3, at 2 p.m. at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. |
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Katherine L. Harris CHESAPEAKE - Katherine Louise Harris of the 200 block of Shoreside Drive departed this life Sept. 29, 2010. Katherine was the ..... |
He was born on June 26, 1925, in Fluvanna County, a son of the late Leander Curtis Powell and Vera Virginia Yancey Powell., He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Bell White, Eleanor Pauline Deane, Virginia Louise Powell and Myrtle Lula Harlow Jewell; as well as a brother, Charles M. Powell., He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine Hughes Powell of Palmyra; two sons, Harry Gilman "Gil" Powell Jr. of Palmyra and James M. Powell and his wife, Bonita, of Palmyra; a sister, Dorothy Powell Meadors and her husband, Billy, of Charlottesville; and four brothers, Weldon C. Powell and his wife, Gloria Lee, of Palmyra, Malcolm S. Powell of Louisa, Edward B. Powell of Palmyra and Claude S. Powell and his wife, Betty, of Antioch; a granddaughter, Cassie Bourne and her boy friend, Richard Brown; a grandson, Luke Powell and his girl friend, Joelle Van Riper of Skyler; four great-grandchildren, Destiny, Faith and Christian Bourne and their father, Frankie; one great-granddaughter, Marissa Powell; and numerous nieces, nephews, many other family members., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Salem United Methodist Church in Troy where he was a member., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store., Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store is in charge of arrangements. |
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Services will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 6 at Miller Funeral Home in McGrady, N.C. Visitation will be from 10 until 11 a.m. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Ms. Helen Wiggins (Monk) of 1307 South 1st Ave., Hopewell, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at her residence., Arrangements to be announced by Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell; the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. |
In 2009 he joined First Baptist Church where he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized. Pop made many friends while attending church there. |
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Alfred G. Horton CHESAPEAKE - Alfred Guiley Horton, 90, of Anne Avenue, passed away at his residence Oct. 1, 2010. Born in Eure, N.C., ..... |
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Inez Kendrik Breslich, born November 2, 1908, died peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Colonnades Health Care Center., Her husband, Herman Hans Breslich, predeceased her on January 3, 2001. They were both in residence at that time at the Colonnades., Inez is survived by her nephew, Richard K. Koepping, and his wife, Betsy; and a niece, Marilyn Patterson and her husband, Pat, all presently residing in Naples, Florida., Inez, a long time resident in Charlottesville, is remembered particularly for her love of music and her especially skillful mastery of the piano, which she enjoyed playing even within recent weeks., Her family and friends are most grateful to the wonderful staff at the Colonnades for their loving care of Inez over these past ten years. We are also very pleased to know that her piano will remain at the Colonnades for all the residents, staff, and friends to enjoy for years to come., For many years, Inez was active with her beloved Wednesday Music Club where she was recently recognized as an honorary member. She will be sorely missed by her many friends., At Inez's request there are no memorial services planned. Burial will be private in Pittsfield, Illinois., She would be pleased if memorial contributions were directed to the Wednesday Music Club, Post Office Box 7642, Charlottesville, Virginia 22906, designed for the Herman and Inez Breslich Music Fund. |
HOWELL, Jack George Jr., 72, passed away September 29, 2010. Born July 14, 1938, he was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1957 and from Richmond Professional Institute in 1962. He spent his entire career as a sports coordinator, first for the Richmond Department of Recreation and Parks then for the Henrico Department of Recreation and Parks, where he retired in 2000. He also dedicated his time as an umpire for Amateur Softball Associations. He gave his time after retirement at Belmont Golf Course where he served as a starter. He was an avid golfer as anyone who knew him could attest and was a devoted sports fan, loyal to the Celtics, Red Sox and Redskins. He also was a fan of Godwin High School girls basketball. He is survived by his son, David W. Howell and his wife, Andrea; his daughter, Elizabeth H. Jensen; his granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Jensen; his grandson, Daniel P. Howell; and his brother, E. Wynne Howell; as well as numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and extended family. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where a memorial service will be held Sunday, October 3, at 5 p.m. A Wake will be held afterwards to celebrate Jack's life at Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Rd. Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com. |
James "Eddie" Denton BRISTOL, Tenn. The burial for Mr. Denton will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Shipley Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Robert Chappell, Gary Rice, Jeff King, Ernest Morrell, Phil Booher, Gary Shipley, Marty Denton and Kevin Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Booher, Earl Booher, Eugene Booher, Donald Gentry, Lawrence Gentry and Jeremy Pyle. The family will receive friends from 5-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
In Memory Of James "PeeWee" Healey I was blessed by God to be your daughter, I thank you most for the way you loved me unconditionally. You raised me well with the wisdom and compassion of no other. Thank you for teaching me to have faith in God. You did only the best by me and I am forever greatful. I look forward to the time I shall see you again. I love you Daddy ...Angela |
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Judith Craft; daughters, Michele Weber and husband, Chris, of Columbus, Ohio, Amy Trickett and husband, Paul, of Cairns, Australia, and Erin Craft of Alexandria, Va.; grandchildren, Mason Weber, Maya Weber, and Rhys Trickett; sister, Janielle Heeter of Palmyra, Pa.; nieces, Kim Shirk and Leslie Price; and nephew, Matthew Price. |
GARNER, James Richard "Dick" Jr., widower of Hazel H. Garner, died Thursday, September 30, 2010. Mr. Garner was a former employee of English Boiler for 44 years, where he served as an engineer and boilermaker. He was a native and regular weekend resident of Lewisetta, Va., where he loved to fish the bay and be near the water. He is survived by two children, James R. "Jim" Garner III and Anne Spicer (Wally); his sister, Martha L. Rowe; his brother, Clarence Garner (Ann); two grandchildren, Helen Adams (Darren) and Rachael Barker; and one great-grandchild, Jack Adams. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society . |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Jeffrey Steele, 53, a man who loved to help anyone who needed it died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. A service of celebration will be announced at a later date. Please leave online condolences at |
Jerry W. Harden Jerry Wayne Harden, 56, of Independence died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. A memorial service was held Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. G.T. Monday officiating. He was born Nov. 11, 1953, in Wythe County, son of the late Charles R. and Frances Stowers Harden. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger D. Harden; a sister, Linda J. Corvin; a niece, Heather Lynn Corvin; and a nephew, Robert Bradley Corvin. Survivors include a brother, Charles E. "Eddie" Harden of Crockett; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Hal Monday of Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
A funeral service for Miss Jessica Moore will be held at 11 a.m. today at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, and the Rev. Dr. Willie Derr, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Yale, Va., eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va., 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 24128 Cabin Point Road, Disputanta, the day of the service and may be contacted by calling (804) 721-9662 or (804) 519-0825., In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the "Drop Out to Degree Program" at any Suntrust Bank location., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Miss Moore online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Jewell Marie Logsdon Ray Jewell Marie Logsdon Ray, 85, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Our Lady of Hope Health Center in Richmond. Jewell was born in Detroit, Mich., to Theresa and Jesse Logsdon, where she was raised with two brothers and a sister. She attended Sacred Heart School and was employed as a secretary when she met Homer Ray through mutual acquaintances and fell in love. After honeymooning in New York City and Niagara Falls, Jewel and Homer lived in Akron, Ohio, where Homer was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber. As the war ended, they were having their first child, Alan Charles, and then were in Wyandotte, Mich., for a year when Homer was employed and where Nancy Jean was born. An opportunity opened in Lynchburg, where they ultimately settled and had Robert Franklin, David Thomas and Gary Joseph. Most of Jewell's adult life was spent in Lynchburg raising her five children, enjoying her many friends and bridge groups, traveling at the drop of a hat, corresponding with scattered family and being involved in church related activities at Holy Cross Church. Survivors include her five children and their spouses, Alan and Pamela Ray, of Columbia, Md., Nancy Ray Bradley, of Richmond, Robert Ray, of Fulton, Md., Gary Ray, of St. John, Virgin Islands, and David and Gay Ray, of Midlothian. Grandchildren include Brian Ray, of Los Angeles, Andrew Crooker, of Atlanta, Gregory Crooker, of Atlanta, Cindy Roberts, of Richmond, Meredith French, of Chicago, Kevin Ray, of Savage Mill, David Ray, of Columbia, Sydney Ray, of Fulton, Matthew, Christian and Sarah Ray, of Midlothian and Alexander and Amelia Ray, of St. John. Her sister, Marge Wallace, of Detroit, sister-in-law, Marian Ray, as well as nine great-grandchildren also survive. A Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Lynchburg, followed by a reception at the Church. The family will hold a burial at a later time. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Joan Yates Blandford, 72, died on Sept. 29, 2010. |
Alley John Denny Alley, 93, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at his home in Marion. He was born May 25, 1917, in Smyth County to the late James Anderson and Mary Elizabeth Rainey Heniger Alley. He enlisted in the, on Oct. 9, 1942, and served in the 83rd Infantry Division, Company A, 331st Infantry. He was stationed at Camp Atterbury, Ind.; Breckinridge, Ky.; Camp Shanks, N.Y.; and Tennessee maneuvers. He participated in action in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was in a field hospital for 17 days in July 1944 with combat fatigue, then sent back to his old Company A, 331st. Just as he walked up to headquarters, he heard Sergeant Brown say he needed a messenger and 1st Sergeant Cramer pointed at John and said, "There's a good one." He remained at headquarters until the war ended. Private First Class Alley was discharged Nov. 15, 1945. His decorations included:, for a wound at Ham, EAME Ribbon, Good Conduct, American Theater Service Ribbon and, Victory Ribbon. Upon returning home from the war, he worked at Brunswick for the next 38 years until his retirement. John was an avid bowler and golfer. He was well known for the tomatoes he grew every year. His green thumb could make anything grow! He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion and a lifelong member of Marion, Post 4667. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and Sherrill Alley, and four sisters, Mary Alice Booth, Sue Eggleston, Margaret "Mag" Totten and Elizabeth Lee. Survivors included nephews Walter, Eddie and Roger; nieces Mary Woolwine and Rita Roberts; great-niece Sue Crotts; great-great-niece Alley Crotts; many friends, including his special friends Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeson, Kelly Murray, Bill Thomas, Carol Hall and Garnett Allison; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Adam Blackwell officiating. Graveside services were conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military rites conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family received friends Thursday from 6 p.m. until the time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
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Oct 1, 2010 The funeral for John Gerson Ullman, 88, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 28, 2010, was held Thursday at Ohev Zion Synagogue in Martinsville with Rabbi Beth Socol and Ullman's nephew, the Rev. Richard L. Ullman, officiating. Burial was in Ohev Zion cemetery. Pallbearers were Noel F. Dudley, Michael J. Lakin, Vincent W. Childress, Edwin M. Childress, T. Johnson Childress III and Frederick M. Reynolds. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville handled arrangements. |
John Henry Shorter John Henry Shorter, 80, of Ebenezer Road, Gladys, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at his home. He was the husband first to the late Maxine Marshall Roark Shorter and second to Catherine Jones Shorter. Mr. Shorter was born in Charlotte County on Sept. 13, 1930, a son of the late Paul McKinney Shorter and Mabel Overstreet Shorter. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. After attending VPI he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and he was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Corrections. In addition to his wife, Catherine, he is survived by two sons, George Winston Roark Jr. (Shari), of Houston, Texas, and John Marshall Shorter, of Rustburg; one daughter, Debbie Lou R. Sprouse (Tony), of Red House; two stepsons, Ricky Jones (Susan), of Rustburg, and Ronell Jones (Beth), of Gladys; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Norwood Shorter (Nancy), of Brookneal, and Kenny Shorter (Carol), of Gladys; two sisters, Yvonne Shorter, of Appomattox, and Nona Powell (Frank), of Richmond. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Coleman Roark, and two brothers, Clanton Shorter and Carl Shorter. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Beulah Baptist Church by the Rev. Shelby Royal. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association . Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, is in charge of arrangements. |
John Lesley Mason John Lesley Mason, age 72, resident of Brandy Station, Va. went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 29, 2010. John was born on February 9, 1938 in Hopewell, Va., the only child of the late John Lesley Mason and Nora Clatterbuck Mason., In 1956, John served his country in the U.S.A.F.; serving four active years and two years in reserve. He married Barbara (Hammes) in 1959, together they had five children, Valerie, Perry, Karen, Brian and Melinda., John had lived in Illinois briefly where he was a carpenter and worked various other jobs. In 1961, he moved his family back to Minnesota and in 1966 John was elected to Chief of Police for the city of Moorehead, Minn. He later worked with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Minneapolis. In 1974, John moved his family to Alexandria, Minn. where he worked for the Alexandria Technical College as a Law Enforcement Instructor. John retired in 1993; he moved back to Virginia to take care of his mother, who passed away in 2003. John is survived by his five children, fifteen grand-children and three great- grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Va. A graveside service will be held at Culpeper National Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010. Online condolences may be made at |
John Robertson Foster John Robertson Foster, 78, of Juniper Cliff Road, Brookneal, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of Sandra Dennis Foster. Mr. Foster was born in Norman, Okla., son of the late T. Jack Foster and Gladys Hutchison Foster. He was an Air Force veteran, a 32nd Degree Mason and a retired land developer. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, John R. Foster Jr., of San Mateo Calif.; one daughter, Allison F. Simons, of Hillsboro, Calif.; one stepson, Martin D. Owen, of Callaway; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, is assisting the family. |
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John William Jackson Jr., 88, of Louisa, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was the son of the late John W. and Corrie M. Jackson., John was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Herndon, Virginia, he loved getting together with his son and friends to play cards., John was predeceased by his wife, Helen E. Jackson; a daughter, Shirley Jackson Pugh; and two grandchildren., He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Donohoe and her husband, Robert, of Fredericksburg, and Bonnie L. Stocker of New Jersey; his son, Dennis Jackson of North Carolina; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Leroy Jackson and his wife, Jane, of Chantilly, Virginia; a sister, Rebecca Williams of White Stone, Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet, "Ginger Jackson"., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Woodward Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Linda E. F. Crabbs officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Woodward Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SNAP (Spay & Neuter All Pets) P.O. Box 1277, Louisa, Virginia 23093. |
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Julian T. Taylor NORFOLK - Julian Thomas "Tommy" Taylor, 52, of Stuarts Draft, Va., left this earth Sept. 30, 2010 in the arms of his angel, Rose Gilmore (mother-in-law) and man's best friend, Dudley. He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He then moved to chief engineer on an ocean tug for Allied Transportation for 13 years where his tug mates were considered his other family. He was also a member of the Seafarers Union. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gilmore Taylor; three children: two daughters, Crystal Taylor and Miranda Taylor, one son, Marcus Gilmore; one grandson, Dempsey Teachy III; his mother, Patty Taylor whom he loved dearly; a sister, Audrey Ottaviani; and many in-laws, nephews, nieces, aunts, cousins and several friends who loved him dearly. A funeral with military honors will be conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Family and friends will meet one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and afterwards at 1819 Broadfield Road, Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Sclerderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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WEST POINT - June P. McBeath, 86, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Riverside Convalescent Center in West Point, Va. |
Katherine Gifford BRISTOL, Tenn. The funeral service for Mrs. Gifford will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clay Austin officiating. The committal service and burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the family. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, prior to the funeral service. Online condolences may be registered by visiting |
Katherine L. Harris CHESAPEAKE - Katherine Louise Harris of the 200 block of Shoreside Drive departed this life Sept. 29, 2010. Katherine was the daughter of the late Eddie Clay Harris and Geneva Harris. She was educated in the public schools of Chesapeake. Soon after graduating from Crestwood High School in 1960, she ventured to Washington, D.C. Katherine was a long standing member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, and years ago, she sang in the choir. She retired from Virginia Beach Public Schools after 18 years of service in 2006. Katherine is survived by one son, Clinton (Robbyn) of Jessup, Md.; and one daughter, Kathy (Vincent) of Derwood, Md.; four grandchildren, Shamika, Kevin II, Clinton II and Kaicee. She is also survived by her mother, Geneva Harris; four sisters, Golethia Nanches of Washington, Eva Hampton (Lorenzo) of West Palm Beach, Fla., Beatrice Harris and Gloria Cuffee of Chesapeake; four brothers, Willis Harris (Barbara) of Fort Pierce, Fla., Ulysees Harris of Fort Washington, Md., Lee Otis Harris and Nathaniel Harris (Barbara) of Chesapeake; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Harris of Portsmouth, Rose Harris of South Mill, N.C., and Ann Harris of Hampton; aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in New Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be held Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. in Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. We invite you to send a condolence message to the family's guestbook at www.pretlowandsons.com. |
Baby Ke'Mani E. Monroe died Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born on September 27, 2010, to Bruce E. Logan and Lakisha N. Monroe., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Middle Oak Baptist Church, Blenheim, Virginia, with the Reverend Patricia Whindleton Officiating. Interment will be at the Monroe Family Cemetery. |
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Leroy Dorman Sr., 68, of Charlottesville, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at a local hospital., He was born on March 28, 1942, in Charlottesville, to the late Tucker and Rosa Lee Woodson Dorman., Leroy is survived by four sons, Leroy Dorman Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Palmyra, Virginia, Jose L. Dorman of Inwood, West Virginia, Jerry L. Dorman of Bronson, Florida, John L. Dorman of Covesville, Virginia; one daughter, Jessica L. Dorman of Ivy, Virginia; two brothers, Raymond Dorman and Gene Dorman; two sisters, Laura Dorman and Annette Simmons; and five grandchildren., Dad was a good man who will be missed. Horseracing was his passion., Services will be private. |
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Edward H. Lewis PORTSMOUTH - Edward Howard Lewis, 72, of the 400 block of Felton Road, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in ..... |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillyan Masterson, 80, passed away Sept. 24, 2010. |
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Mable B. Howard PORTSMOUTH - Mable Bailey Howard of the 4500 block of Duke Drive, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family Sept. 30, 2010. Mrs. Howard was born June 12, 1931 in Durham, N.C., the daughter of the late Donald Milton Bailey formerly of Raleigh, N.C., and Mrs. Mable Williams Bailey formerly of Danville, Va. She was raised in Danville after the death of her parents. She attended George Washington High School and graduated from Strafford College. She retired from the Chesapeake Public School system as the library clerk at Western Branch High School after 20 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ernest "Rabbit" Howard; daughters, Karen Cooper (Bill) of Virginia Beach, Laura Beth Dobson (John) of Chesapeake; grandson, Trey Cooper of Virginia Beach; granddaughters, Brooke Cooper of Virginia Beach and Jessica Dobson of Chesapeake; her brother, D.M. Bailey Jr. (Marie) of New Bern, N.C.; and her beloved cat, Misty. The family expresses a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their assistance. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. Foster Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . |
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Oct 1, 2010 Margaret Ann Terry of Martinsville died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gracie Saul Whitlow; two brothers, Garland Whitlow and William Junior Whitlow; and two sisters, Estelle Shumate and Marcella Slaten. She was a member of Stanleytown Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Bill Terry of Martinsville; a sister, Juanita Choate of Fayetteville, N.C.; a brother, Carlton Whitlow of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Henry Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Dodson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bassett Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23085; or to Gideon's International, Henry County West, P.O. Box 485, Collinsville, Va. 24078. |
HILER, Margaret "Peg" Ann, nee Call, of Powhatan, Va., died in Richmond on September 29, 2010. She was born December 2, 1936 to Walter and Anna May Call in Schenectady, N.Y. Peg attended Cornell University and graduated from State University College at Brockport with a degree in education. Peg taught English and Reading at Byron-Bergen Central School, Bergen, N.Y., for 26 years, retiring in 1999. In 2003 she moved to Powhatan, Va., to be near family. Peg was a very active member of the Powhatan YMCA, where she enjoyed water aerobics, card club, book club and many wonderful trips. She is survived by daughter, Denise Hiler Coffin, and children, Charles and Kristen, of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; son and wife, Adam and Marcia Hiler, and children, Glen and Annabelle Hiler, of Powhatan, Va.; brother and wife, James and Brunhilda Call, of Henderson, Colo. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Edward Call; and her son, Christopher Dean Hiler. She will be greatly missed by her family. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Powhatan YMCA's Annual Planting Seeds of Hope Campaign, 2269 Mann Road, Powhatan, Va. 23139, or to the National Parks Foundation via www.nationalparks.org, or checks can be made out to the National Park Foundation at 1201 Eye Street NW, Suite 550B, Washington, D.C. 20005. |
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Margaret Ellen Ireson Mahaffey Margaret Ellen Ireson Mahaffey, 86, formerly of Richlands, Va., passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in Statesville, N.C. Born May 15, 1924, at Honaker, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harvey P. and Amelia P. Ireson of Tazewell. She was a 1943 graduate of Richlands High School. Margaret was retired from Clinch Valley Bank and Trust. She had been in N.C. since 2003, and a resident of the Brian Center in Statesville, since 2007. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Carlyle P. Mahaffey. She is survived by two daughters, Polly M. (Charles) Goodner of Sealy, Texas and Melinda M. Mullins of Statesville; granddaughters, Tara K. Goodner and Ellie Mullins of Statesville; grandson, Josh (Gwyn) Mullins of Greensboro, N.C.; and great-granddaughters, Nora and Lyda of Greensboro. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. Sunday. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to |
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The family will receive friends at Weymouth Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and at Menchville Baptist Church, Sunday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. with a funeral to begin at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens. |
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Mary White BELVIDERE - The funeral for Mary Elizabeth Chappell White, 104, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1, has been postponed. The service will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Piney Wood Friends Meeting. Burial will follow in Up River Cemetery. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the White family. |
Michael "Mike" Allen Hudson BRISTOL, Va. Michael "Mike" Allen Hudson, age 49, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn. He has lived in the Bristol area since 1974, and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy R. Hudson. Survivors include wife, Sharon Hudson; sons, Shawn Hudson and wife Natasha, Benjamin Hudson; mother, Phyllis L. Hudson; brothers, Tim Hudson and wife Rebecca, and Matt Hudson and wife Angel; mother-in-law, Sallie Hughes; father-in-law, Wayne Hughes; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 12:00 noon in the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. The burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis O'Neal, Jeff Baumgardner, Johnny Sproles, Jerry Hughes, Larry Osborne, and Joey Thompson. The family will receive friends from 11-12 prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
CRAWFORD, Mildred, age 91, of St. James, N.Y., died on September 30, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Crawford; and her son, Owen. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Fred Koenig of Selden, N.Y.; and her son and daughter-in-law, George and Genie Crawford of Richmond, Va.; as well as six grandchildren, Shawn, Mellisa and Fred Koenig, Sara Rebeccchi, Brian Crawford and Lauren Crawford Taylor; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Port Jefferson, N.Y., on Monday, October 4. |
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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Nancy E. Miller NORFOLK - Nancy E. Miller, 74, passed away Sept. 30, 2010. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com . ..... |
Mills J. Cullins Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Mills Jasper Cullins Jr., 85, of the 4000 block of Bart St., passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a native of Goldsboro, N.C., and a lifelong resident of Portsmouth. Mr. Cullins retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an inspector. He was a Baptist, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Western Branch Masonic Lodge No. 189. He was predeceased by his parents, Mills J. and Sarah Drury Cullins. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn W. Cullins; a daughter, Chrystal C. Hollowell of Chesapeake; a son, Stephen H. Cullins and wife Vivian of Suffolk; a sister, Rena Cullins Costner of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Ryan Cullins, S. Troy Hollowell and wife Tiffany and Todd Hollowell and wife Blair; and two great-grandchildren, Carli and Mason Hollowell. A funeral with Masonic rites will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Traci Powers. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the MS Society of Tidewater. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com |
Nancy E. Miller NORFOLK - Nancy E. Miller, 74, passed away Sept. 30, 2010. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com. |
Nancy L. W. Nicholson CHESAPEAKE - Nancy L. Washington Nicholson, 71, passed away Sept. 26, 2010. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 2, at New Galilee Baptist Church, 1013 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
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KEYSER, Octavius Gus Jr. "O.G.," of Richmond, born August 14, 1923 in Lancaster County, Va., went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2010. The son of the late Octavius G. and India Stevens Keyser, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After attending VPI (Virginia Tech), he was employed as Supervisor of General Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring in 1978. Musically talented, O.G. played string instruments in a band a number of years at Tides Inn, Irvington, Va., and in the Richmond area. A member of Monument Heights Baptist Church and MMB Sunday School Class, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marian Bennett Southards Keyser; brother, Charles S. Keyser; sister-in-law, Virginia Southards Waldrop; and nephew, William Edward Waldrop. He is survived by his nephew, G. Robert Waldrop III (Margaret); niece, Patricia W. Hutchins-Maiden (Charles Edwin); two great-nephews, G. Robert Waldrop IV (Sally) and Lee Edward Waldrop (Jenni); two great-great-nieces and three great-great-nephews. The family wishes to extend grateful and special thanks to the staff of Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center for exceptional care and love provided O.G. during his stay there. Services private. Contributions may be made to the American Lupus Foundation or the American Cancer Society . Arrangements by the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. |
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Pansy Virginia Johnson Brown TROUTDALE, Va. Pansy Virginia Johnson Brown, age 83, widow of Wesley F. Brown, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center, in Johnson City, Tenn. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Suits; and two brothers, Harvey C. and Clifton Johnson. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Geneva and Herman Kirk of Troutdale; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Cecil and Lynne Brown of Meadowview, Va., and Roger L. Brown of Wytheville, Va.; one sister, Retha Grubb of Troutdale; one brother, J. B. Johnson of Troutdale; three grandchildren, Amy Taylor and husband, Kevin, Jessica Harrison and husband, Brian, and Rebecca Johnson and husband, Jamie; four great-grandchildren, Seth Taylor, Jadyn Johnson, Blake Harrison and Aiden Harrison; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dewey Williams, the Rev. Dennis Eller and the Rev. Sam Blevins officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Troutdale Cemetery, Troutdale, Va. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 p.m. until the time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
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Oct 1, 2010 The funeral for Paul Nathaniel "Punkin" Dillard Jr., 33, of 961 Southland Drive, Martinsville, who died Sept. 26, 2010, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Dillard family cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home and other times at his home on Southland Drive and the home of his grandmother, Mary R. Moyer, at 403 George Martin Highway. |
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Rollins Rebecca Kay Barton Allison Rollins, 47, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was of the Holiness faith. Survivors include her husband, James Rollins of North Carolina; one son, Ronald Shane Allison of Blountville, Tenn; three daughters, Sabrina Renee Allison, Tabitha Dawn Kilmer and Jessica Nicole Baughman, all of New York; his mother, Chloe Goff James, and her husband, Herman, of Saltville; his father, Vernon R. Barton, and his wife, Rachel, of Charlotte, N.C.; his beloved brothers and sister, Keith and Debbie Barton of North Carolina, Tim Barton of Virginia, and Rhonda Renee Barton Buchanan, Saltville; six nephews, John, Adam and Josh Barton and Billy, Brandon and Morgan Buchanan; two nieces; several aunts, uncles and cousins; five grandchildren, Olivia, Adon, Patience, Eric and Jacob; and three half-brothers and -sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in Blackwell Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the funeral. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, is in charge of arrangements. |
FARLEY, Rev. Garfield, 85, former pastor of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Beacon, N.Y., went to be with the Lord early on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, John; grandson, Tamal; parents, Rev. Robert and Ollie Farley; and siblings, Robert Farley, Audrey Sizer, Louise Thompson, and Edna Clyburn. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Isceola Waller Farley; son, James (Dorothy) Farley; three daughters, Karen (Mark) Mullen, Donna (Earl) Worrell, and Kimberly Overby; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Ramona Churn and Naiomi Wilderson; brothers-in-law, Mervin (Judy) Waller and Leroy Clyburn; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, where funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010, 2 p.m.Interment will be in Beacon, N.Y. |
HAYES, Rev. James W., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. The memorial service will be held at Abner Baptist Church, 15143 Abner Church Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059, at 12 noon Saturday (today), October 2, 2010. |
Richard Pollard Sr. Mr. Richard Pollard Sr., 59, of Red House, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Pollard; his children, Jackie Jones (Karoy), of Evergreen, Ricky Pollard (Donna), of Concord, Richard Pollard Jr. (Tammy), of Concord, Rodney Pollard (Sherie), of Appomattox, Cal Pollard (Candace), of Evergreen, LaTasha Pollard, of Red House, Robin Pollard (Pride Jones Jr.), of Red House, Wendy Pollard, of Red House, Johnathan Pollard, of Red House, and adopted children, Bobby Jones (Laura), of Red House, Toni Pollard, of Washington, D.C., and Ali Pollard (Raven), of Lynchburg; 30 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother; five sisters; his mother-in-law; a host of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A special thank you is extended to the Marston Family and Joseph Green for being wonderful, supportive friends of the family. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the Nazareth Baptist Church in Phenix with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 2, 2010, at the chapel of Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be expressed at www.Jeffress FuneralHome.com. Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Brookneal is in charge of arrangements. |
Robert J. Bordeau VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert James "Bob" Bordeau, 76, went to be with his Lord on Sept. 29, 2010. He was born in Monroe, Mich., to the late Harold and Josephine Bordeau. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mattie Eleanor Bordeau of Virginia Beach; son, James Michael Bordeau and wife Denise of Virginia Beach; daughter, Anne Bordeau Freeman and husband Scott of Virginia Beach; four grandsons, Zachary and Alexander Bordeau, Seth and Joshua Freeman, all of Virginia Beach; one brother, James Norman Bordeau and wife Rita of Flint, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was stationed on the USS Vermillion. After 25 years with Colonial Chevrolet, he retired in 2003. In his retirement years, he enjoyed reading, shooting skeet and spending time with family. Bob was also a lifetime member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. A celebration of life will be held Monday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Immediately following will be a reception at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or at www.dav.org. You may pay your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com. |
Robert E. Corn |
Oct 1, 2010 The funeral for Robert Ervin Corn, 88, of Patrick County, who died Sept. 29, 2010, in Ridgeway, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Norris Funeral Services in Stuart with Elder Willie Brane officiating. Burial will be in the Russell Creek Primitive Baptist Church cemetery in Stuart with military honors and flag presentation by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Corn was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Patrick County to Elder Samuel Corn and Mary Corn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jewell Willis; a brother, Akers Corn; and a grandson, Cody Nickelston. He served as a master sergeant with the Air Force during World War II in Europe; attended communications school with the British Air Force; served 10 more years in the Air Force; and earned a private pilot's license. He retired from United Elastic Corp. at the age of 74 with 36 years of service. Surviving are two daughters, Helen Shockley of Ridgeway and Christy Nickelston of Danbury, N.C.; a son, Richard Corn of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Fedelia Wood of Spencer; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the SPCA of Martinsville/Henry County, 132 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
JOHNSON In loving Memory of Deacon Robert W. Johnson on the 15th anniversary of his home going. We miss that soft spoken, kind, dignified, giving and forgiving person who was eager to listen and to share unconditionally. You gave yourself faithfully with each step of your journey through life. I'll continue to hold my head up and smile knowing you are still with me in spirit. Lovingly, Elizabeth |
Robert C. Ray FRANKLIN - Robert Camp Ray, 92, left this earth for his heavenly reward Sept. 28, 2010. A lifelong Christian, he knew that because he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he is forgiven and will spend eternity with Christ. Bob was born Nov. 11, 1917 to Sallie Camp Ray and Burton Justice Ray. He was raised in Franklin, and graduated from Franklin High School. He then attended Woodberry Forest for two post years. In 1940, he graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in History. While at Cornell, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity serving as its president his senior year. At Cornell Bob met and married his first wife June Miller in 1940, and they had two sons. As a member of the ROTC he served as Corps lieutenant colonel and graduated with a commission in the U.S. Army as a 2nd lieutenant. He was required to spend one year on active duty and began his service in February of 1941. When war broke out in December of 1941, Bob was ordered to remain on active duty and was discharged as a captain of Artillery in February of 1946. During his service, he attended The Field Artillery School. He was then ordered to England to prepare for the invasion of Europe with the 270th Field Artillery. His unit fired the largest weapons in the Army, the 240mm howitzer. Upon arrival in England, he was assigned to Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army. After landing at Utah Beach, he participated in the break through at St. Lo, the column sent to relieve Bastogne, the Battle of the Bulge and in all of the Third Army's campaigns as they fought their way across France, Luxembourg, Belgium and finally Germany. His unit, The Black Dragons, was the first land-based unit to place ordinance into Germany. During his service he began as a battery commander and was transferred to intelligence. For his work in intelligence as a forward observer, performing reconnaissance behind enemy lines to identify targets for his artillery unit, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. His original 240mm gun, Bob's Babe, has been restored and is located at The Field Artillery Museum in Fort Sill, Okla. At the end of the war, he was discharged from the regular Army, returned home and joined the National Guard. He was the commanding officer that stood up the newly reactivated Battery B, 3rd Bn, 111th Field Artillery in Franklin and remained so until he ended his military career in 1951. After his return from the war, he and his father started Franklin Concrete Products which manufactured ready-mixed concrete, block and pipe. The company grew to seven divisions in Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and Bob retired in 1977. He was active in his trade associations serving as president of the Virginia Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Virginia Concrete Masonry Association. He was also active in the Franklin Baptist Church serving as chairman of the Board of Deacons and as a teacher in the Men's Bible Class. Always the community leader, he saw the need for a YMCA facility in Franklin, and with his friend, Martin Pearson, started the Franklin YMCA, later to become The J. L. Camp YMCA, which today is part of the South Hampton Roads YMCA and boasts the finest facility in the system. Bob served on the Board of Directors of the National YMCA for 25 years, and until his recent retirement, he served as the chairman of the Board of the Camp Foundation. In 1971, Bob married Edith Thornton, and in 1977 they moved to Aspen, Colo., where they lived an active life until her death in 1993. In 1994, he married Anne Brooker and moved to Tampa, Fla., where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife Anne; his two sons and their families: Richard H. Ray and his wife Cynthia Bonney Ray, granddaughters, Sallie Shepherd Ray and her fiancé Paul Williams, Katherine Cleary-Ray Osteen and her husband Gregory S. Osteen and great-grandson Logan Miller Osteen, all of Virginia Beach; Robert B. Ray and his wife Cathy Breidenour Ray, granddaughter Elizabeth Justice Ray of Chandler, Ariz., stepgranddaughter Jenny L. Ortenzio, stepgreat-grandson, Cayden Ryder Hartman, stepgrandson, Jeffrey K. Pickle, all of Durango, Colo.; three stepdaughters, Sarah Vaughan Boyden and her husband Steve of Portola Valley, Calif., Rebecca Anne Williams and her husband Michael Williams of Tampa, Fla., and Jennifer James of Ashland, Ore. A graveside service will be held at the family plot in Poplar Springs Cemetery in Franklin at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Bob asked that you send tokens of your love and friendship to The J.L. Camp YMCA or Franklin Baptist Church. Daddy/Granddaddy/Great-Granddaddy, you were bigger than life for us. We all miss you, but we know you are at peace. |
Robert E. Tanner PORTSMOUTH - Services for Robert Edward "Eddie" Tanner will be held at 11 a.m. today in Churchland Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. |
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Roy Edward Musick RADFORD, Va. Roy Edward Musick, 74, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at his home in Snowville. He was retired from RAAP with over 26 years of service but his true occupation was farming and he was a U. S., veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Kermet and Carrie Belle Taylor Musick; and a brother, Carl Raymond Musick. Survivors include his wife, Julia B. Musick of Snowville; son and daughter-in-law, David E. and Crystal Musick of Snowville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Regena and Romney Smith of Newport and Karen and Lannon Cox of Snowville; eight grandchildren, Amanda Osborne, Brandon Musick, Zachary Cox, Keri Musick, Seth Cox, Sarah Smith, Mariah Cox and Livia Cox; great-grandson, Paul Ervin Osborne IV; and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Chris and Larry Smith of Hahira, Ga., Betty and Jim Price of New York, and Grace and Bob Shockley of Bluefield, W.Va. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Neil Wood officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin where members of V. F. W. Post No. 776 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Carilion Hospice, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141. The Musick family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford. |
Ruby Jane Ferrier STUARTS DRAFT, Ruby Jane Ferrier, 77, of Virginia Avenue, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Kings Daughters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton., She was born on September 1, 1933, in Nelson County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Rufus and Alice Falls Dodd., She was a member of West Waynesboro Church of Christ and retired after a long career, traveling as an administrator of nursing facilities with Beverly Enterprises., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lynn Ferrier., Survivors include her husband, Waymon Ferrier; a son, Greg Ferrier and his wife, Kathy, of Massachusetts; two brothers, Paul Dodd of Stuarts Draft and Wayne Hailey of Greenville; two sisters, Mary Ann Hutchinson of Waynesboro and Barbara Coffey of Stuarts Draft; four grandchildren, Jason Ferrier, who lived with her and who she raised, and his companion, Krystal Garrison, Michael Ferrier, Justin Ferrier and Jessie Ferrier; four great- grandchildren, Nathan Ferrier, Anakin Ferrier, Arianna Ferrier and Aiden Ferrier., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes by Jonathan Feathers., Entombment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park., Active pallbearers will be Ricky Daw, Brian Aldhizier, Chris Doyle, Gary Dodd, Mike Coffey and Hezzie Morris., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to the Kitchen Fund of Waynesboro Church of Christ, 2212 Cortland Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes., Relatives and friends are invited to send condolences, share memories, and sign the online guest register book |
Ruby "Kitty" Lamb, 85, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. She was the daughter of the late James R. and Lena Daniels Garrett, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Lamb; two brothers; and three sisters. Kitty was a member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge, and was very devoted to her family and friends., Mrs. Lamb was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and was a devout Christian, with a powerful witness for the Lord. She is survived by son, James Alan Lamb Sr. and wife, Sharon; seven grandchildren, Tina, Alan Jr., Laura, Jason, Curt, Robbie, Garrett; eight great-grandchildren, Jamie, Glenn, Adam, Amanda, Kali, Trey, Taylor, Jade; three sisters, Rachel, Mildred, and Helen., The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, where services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, with the Rev. Rodney Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at |
Rudolph F. Cheatham Happy Birthday Richmond Rudy. We love and miss you. Love, Mom, Sister & Brothers |
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"Granny", Sophie Elinor Brown Brewer Sophie Elinor Brown "Granny" Brewer, age 86, of Grottoes, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Augusta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville., She was born in Lincoln, Calif. on December 30, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Effie DeGeus., Mrs. Brewer had worked at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in the laundry department. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Staunton, the Staunton, Ladies Aux., and was a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol, where she served as the treasurer and admin-istrator. Granny was an avid gardener, loved to crochet and enjoyed traveling., She was united in marriage on April 20, 1946 to Charles Henry Brewer, Jr., of Grottoes, who survives., She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Henry Brewer III., Surviving in addition to her husband is one son, Warren Andrew Brewer and wife Peggy Brewer of Taipei, Taiwan; two daughters, Susan Brewer Myers and husband George Matthew Myers of Culpeper; Mary Brewer Jeffrey and husband Steven L. Jeffrey of Grottoes; two grandsons, George Matthew Myers, III and wife Carley Myers of Beaufort, S.C. and Charles Glenn Myers of Culpeper and twin granddaughters Amy Brewer and Katie Brewer of Taipei, Taiwan, and three granddogs, Eddie, Olivia, and Jazmine Jeffrey; and numerous nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Service Chapel in Grottoes with Father Burt Sare officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service., Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi, 118 North New Street, Staunton, VA 24401-3636 or, , 2040 Deyerle Ave., Suite 102, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 or Generations Crossing, 3765 Taylor Spring Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Anthony W. Story NORFOLK - Anthony Wesley Story, affectionately called "Boo Boo" since childhood, completed this life's journey Sept. 27, 2010 in Garner, N.C. ..... |
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Robert E. Tanner PORTSMOUTH - Services for Robert Edward "Eddie" Tanner will be held at 11 a.m. today in Churchland Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral ..... |
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Julian T. Taylor NORFOLK - Julian Thomas "Tommy" Taylor, 52, of Stuarts Draft, Va., left this earth Sept. 30, 2010 in the arms of ..... |
Thomas Albert Hilton Mr. Thomas Albert Hilton, 82, formerly of Gladstone, departed this earthly life Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. Mr. Hilton was the son of the late Gracie and Daniel Hilton. He was a retired employee of BWX and a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Galilee Baptist Church in Gladstone, where he served faithfully until his health conditions prevailed. "Tom," known to many as a quiet spoken and kind man, love good food, friends and church. He leaves with precious memories a devoted cousin, Thurman Ellis, of Madison Heights; a devoted friend, Theodore Ferguson, of Lynchburg; and an extended family, Lula Toliver and Priscilla Liggon and their families. A service of praise for Tom's life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Galilee Baptist Church, with the Rev. Meredith Tinsley as eulogist. Friends may call at the Liggon or Toliver home, (434) 946 7147 or (434) 528 8561. The remains may be viewed in the church from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Family and friends will assemble at the church at 2:45 p.m. for the service. Condolences may be e-mailed to frankhutch918@aol.com. |
Mr. Thomas Jackson Jr., 66, of 9523 Quaker Road, Disputanta, died on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Arrangements to be announced by William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Viewing will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Oct. 3. A funeral will be held at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, 1601 W 27th St. Newport News, Va., on Monday, Oct. 4, at noon. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. |
FRANKLIN In loving memory of Valerie J. Franklin on your birthday. We miss you, your face, your smile, and your pretty eyes; your sweet and kind ways. Even today we can hear your voice, these memories never fade. We love you and we know you love us too. We ask God to give you a kiss from all of us to you, for we know He can. From Mother & Sisters |
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William D. Vassar WINDSOR - William Dudley "Bill" Vassar Jr., 86, went to be with the Lord Sept. 30, 2010. He was a native ..... |
BANKS, Virginia B., age 93, of Topping, widow of John W. Banks, died Friday, October 1, 2010. She was a member of Church of the Visitation. She is survived by her children, Jack Banks and wife, Renee, Kay B. Berry and husband, Jerry, JoAnn B. Nolte and husband, Joe; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Visitation, Topping. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Church of the Visitation, P.O. Box 38, Topping, Va. 23169, or St. Gertrude High School, 3215 Stuart Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23221. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda. |
CROCKER, Virginia Moon, 75, of Lovingston, Virginia, and a resident of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away September 30, 2010, surrounded and loved by her family. She was a daughter of the late William Richard Moon and Gladys Drinkard Moon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warner "Keg" Crocker. She is survived by her three children, Warner T. Crocker Jr. (Thomasin Saviano), Susan C. Brown (Michael) and Jane C. Brown (David). She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Lauren E. Crocker, Catherine J. Brown and Steven M. Brown; her dog, Sadie; and her granddog, Stella. Mrs. Crocker loved spending time with her family and friends and will be missed dearly by all of them. She was an elementary teacher for Nelson County Schools for 30 years and touched so many lives along the way. She also loved gardening and was an avid reader. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with Rev. John P. Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
Cornett Walter Vancewood Cornett Jr., 63, died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, in Marion. He was born in Smyth County to the late Walter Vancewood Cornett Sr. and Emma Marie Totten Catron and was preceded in death by a special aunt, Nancy Davis, whom he considered a sister. He worked at Marley Moldings and served in the 82nd Airborne division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He attended Greenwood Methodist Church as a young man and had also attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Cornett; three children, Maria Cornett Crewey of Rural Retreat and husband, James, Lisa Michelle Cornett Morris and husband, Joseph, of Speedwell, and Jennifer Carol Cornett Hooker and husband, Eric, of Rogersville, Tenn.; his dad, Kermit Catron; his stepmother, Hattie Cornett; his step-children, Michael Simms of Big Stone Gap, Michelle Jauregui of Marion and Johnny Wymer of Atkins; three sisters, Darlene Cannard and husband, the Rev. Tony Cannard, of Eden, N.C., Linda Shields of Stuart, and Shelia Moore of Petersburg; five brothers, Donald Cornett and wife, Lisa, of Rural Retreat, Lil Walter Cornett of Martinsville, Robert Cornett of Marion, Ronnie Pierce of Marion and Eddie Pierce of Chilhowie; grandchildren, Brandon Norris, Nathan Crewey, Ethan Morris, Evan Morris, Mandolyn Hooker, Gabriel Crewey, and Adon Hooker; and step- grandchildren, Faith Wymer, Hope Wymer and Antonio Jauregui. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct.1, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Roger Dowell and the Rev. Tony Cannard officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors rendered by Francis Marion, Post 4667. The family received friends Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
COLWELL, Wauleska Giles, 93, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Colwell. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Clyde J. Colwell; son, Wayland C. Colwell and his wife, Debra, of Richmond; granddaughters, Ashley and Whitney Colwell. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, and former member of Oakland Baptist Church and a member of Williamson Road Chapter #119, Order of the Eastern Star. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where her funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010. Interment Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem Va., at 3 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23059. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com. |
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Mary White BELVIDERE - The funeral for Mary Elizabeth Chappell White, 104, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1, has been postponed. The service will be ..... |
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William Edward Mosby Sr. "And he gave some apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." Eph. 4: 11, 12 Superintendent William Edward Mosby Sr., 80, of Brookneal, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born March 11, 1930, to the late James Mosby and Tamar Johnson Mosby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bernard, James and Jesse, and his sisters, Victoria and Sally. "O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds." Ps. 116:16 Supt. Mosby served the Lord in deeds and actions until his last days. He was the charismatic Pastor of Burning Bush Church of God in Christ in Brookneal for 31 years and was the Superintendent of the Lynchburg District, Second Diocese of Virginia. He was also the pastor of Brown's Memorial Church of God in Christ in Nathalie from 1979 to 1987. The magnitude of his service to the Lord was demonstrated in the many leadership positions he held in the church. An abbreviated list of his service is as follows: Administrative Assistant to the Chairman of the National Pastors and Elders Council; Member, Executive Staff of the General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ International; Member, the National Ways and Means Committee, Church of God in Christ; Fifth Administrative Assistant to the Jurisdictional Bishop, Second Diocese of Virginia; Treasurer, Black National Religious Broadcaster; and State Treasurer of Second Diocese of Virginia, Church of God in Christ. He served faithfully in all these positions. Supt. Mosby remained an active member of the Brookneal community through his membership in the local chapter of the Lion's Club and the American Legion. Also, he founded and directed the local USDA Food Distribution Center and was the District Director of Rural and Urban Housing Development. In these capacities, Supt. Mosby continued his service by providing local community members with opportunities for home ownership and ensuring that Brookneal families did not have empty dinner tables. In his spare time, Supt. Mosby enjoyed fishing with his family and gardening. He often showcased his musical talents both singing and organ playing in church among his saints and at home surrounded by family. "The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children." Psalm 115:14 In addition to his wife of 56 years Marie Mosby, Supt. Mosby has four children to cherish his memory: his sons, William Jr. (Valerie) and Kevin (Denise); his daughters, Faye Norris (John) and Chrystal Hill (Larry); 12 grandchildren, Elisa Norris, John Norris (Kendra), Tamisha Norris, Michael Mosby (Latoya), Candace Williams (John), Kimberly Burke (Briarsen), Dwan Hill, Marcus Hill, Douglas Mosby, Andreis Norris, Kevin Mosby Jr. and Shakayla Mosby; four great-grandchildren, DeMarcus Mosby, Isaiah Mosby, Michaela Mosby and Braylynn Burke; three brothers, John, Matthew and Wilson; three sisters, Martha, Elizabeth and Carrie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A homegoing service will be held at noon Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Crossroad Baptist Church, 191 Crossroads Lane, Evington, with interment in the Burning Bush Church of God in Christ Cemetery in Naruna. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Burning Bush Church of God in Christ in Brookneal with viewing beginning at 4 p.m. at the church. Condolences may be expressed at www.Jeffress FuneralHome.com. Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 304 Lusardi Drive, Brookneal, is in charge of arrangements. |
William Edward Rasnake BRISTOL, Va. William Edward Rasnake, age 80, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at his son's home in Johnson City, Tenn. He was born Aug. 15, 1930, in Clinchfield, Va., to the late John Rasnake and Golda Ball Rasnake. He has lived in the Bristol area most of his life and was retired from Reynolds Metals. Mr. Rasnake was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was also a veteran of the, . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marilee Trivette; and a brother, Fred Rasnake. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Gladys Eller Rasnake; son, Roger William Rasnake; brother, John Samuel Rasnake and wife Gray; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, from Glenwood Cemetery with his brother, Pastor Sam officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franklin Chapel Church, 221 Franklin Dr., Blountville, TN, 37617; or to Amedisys Hospice, 167 Hudson St., Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be registered at |
Funeral service for Mr. William J. Howard will be held at 2 p.m. today at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 3718 Beechwod Drive, Petersburg, the day of the service and may be contacted by calling his daughters at the following numbers: Annette Howard-Jones (804) 691-7914, Dorothy Foster-Smith (804) 732-1061 or Catherine Jones (804) 862-3988., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Howard online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va.. (804) 732-8911, |
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Oct 1, 2010 William R. "Bill" Martin, 89, of Stuart, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at The Landmark Center in Stuart. He was born May 17, 1921, in Stokes County, N.C., to Harry Lee and Judea Ray Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Moore; and a brother, Charlie Martin. He served in the Army during World War II and was a lifelong member of Peters Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Mildred West Martin of Stuart; two daughters, Sue M. Redden of Jonesville, N.C., and Carol M. Luckey of Denver, N.C.; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peters Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Ragsdale officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6561 NC Hwy. 8 N., Lawsonville, N.C. 27022. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
After the war Bill went back to Randolph Macon, coaching there a total of seven years. He left there in 1950 and moved his family to Morganton, N.C., where he was the City Recreational Director for nine years. |
William D. Vassar WINDSOR - William Dudley "Bill" Vassar Jr., 86, went to be with the Lord Sept. 30, 2010. He was a native of Southampton County, a son of the late Willie and Edith Hedgepeth Vasser, and was predeceased by two brothers, Wilbur and Totsie Vasser. Bill was a longtime resident of Florida where he was a businessman and entrepreneur. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee, Fla., a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and a member of Zuni Hunt Club. Survivors include two daughters, Judy V. Hedgepeth (Wayne) of Zuni and Billie F. Stidham (Michael) of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, Tammy Garrett, Troy Hedgepeth, and Michael, Madison, and Alan Stidham; one sister, Phyllis Council (Roy) of Zuni; one brother, Edward Lawrence Vasser (Shirley) of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, in Southampton Memorial Park with the Rev. Larry Cribb officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wright Funeral Home and other times at the home of Tammy Garrett, 305 Hidden Acres Circle, Windsor. The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. |
BLANKENSHIP, William Waverly, "Abe," passed away October 1, 2010, at the age of 94. He was the retired owner of Richmond Engraving Company, and a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. Abe was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie H. Blankenship. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Dot Harrison; a brother-in-law, John Black; four nieces and seven nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com. |
Dr. Supler was a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania. He was a past president of the Butler County Dental Society, past member of the Board of Directors of the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania and past chairman of its Ethics Committee. He was active in the Alumni Association of the University of Pittsburgh and was on the Volunteer Faculty of the University of Pittsburgh as coordinator for Continuing Education in Butler County for the Dental School for 25 years. |
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