LEIGH, Alvin Ashton Jr., 73, of Chesterfield, died October 2, 2010 at his home. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. |
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Collier BRISTOL, Va. Andrew Jackson "Jack" Collier, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 2, 2010. Jack was born on July 28, 1915, in Osaka, Va., and lat er moved with his family to Stonega, Va., where he lived during his school years. Jack was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Creed and Ethel Stewart Collier. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Millard Collier and wife Beulah, Wayne Collier and wife Lola; and sister, Carrie Collier Quinley and husband Elmo. Jack graduated from Appalachia High School, where he was a proud member of the Appalachia Bulldogs football team. It was there that he met his beloved Georgia Rhea Head (Collier), whom he married on Dec. 26, 1937. They were blessed with 72 years together, until her passing on Feb. 20, 2010. Their precious daughter, Daryl Louise Collier, who preceded them in death, is now reunited with her parents in Heaven. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserve during, aboard the U.S.S. Fond du Lac, which supported the U.S. offensive in the Pacific theatre. He was seaman first class, serving with the Fleet Camera Party stationed in Hawaii. After the war, he returned to his family, working as sales manager of M.D. Collier Furniture, Appalachia, W.B. Green Furniture, Kingsport, Tenn., and Pound Hardware and Furniture in Pound, Va. He and Georgia Rhea then established Jack Collier Furniture with stores in Gate City, Big Stone Gap, and Appalachia, and worked together until retirement. Jack loved the Lord and his church, First Baptist Church of Gate City, Va., serving as deacon, chairman of deacons, and Sunday school director for many years. In later years, he had a special heart for serving in the nursery and visiting the sick and homebound. He was a loving Christian husband, father, and grandfather; and he cherished the time he spent with his family. Survivors include daughters, Linda Sample and husband George of Greeneville, Tenn., Debra Hughes and husband Rick of Bristol Virginia; special granddaughter, Lauren Hughes of Allen, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and caregiver, Vicky Salyer. The family is grateful to the staff of NHC Healthcare of Bristol and Barbara Gibson for their compassionate care. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA, with Rev. Jeff DeBoard presiding. Visitation will be from 1:30 3 p.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be John Quinley, Patrick Quinley, Kenneth Collier, Chad Collier, Tom Collier, and Bob Collier. The committal service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at American Legion Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gate City, Building Fund, Box 194, 500 East Jackson St., Gate City, VA 24251. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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Helen A. Barney VIRGINIA BEACH - Helen A. Barney, the daughter of David and Fannie Ronick Barney, passed away in her sleep Saturday, Oct. ..... |
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Betty Jane Peters Ring CASTLEWOOD, Va. Betty Jane Peters Ring, 81, died of complications of PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va. She was born in Castlewood, daughter of the late Nathaniel Gose and Anna Laura Porter Peters. She was a 50-year member of the Clinch Valley Chapter O.E.S. No. 152, was a Worthy Matron, and Grand Representative to the State of Tennessee. She retired from Castlewood Elementary School. She was a member of the Fort Gibson United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. "Billy" Ring Jr. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert W. "Bill" Ring; two daughters, Sue Ring Lambert of Abingdon, and Kathy Litsas and husband, John, of Raleigh, N.C.; one son, Bobby Ring and wife, Vivian of Mebane, N.C.; one sister, Nell Colvard and husband, William, of Castlewood; six grandchildren, Matt Lambert, Amanda Lambert, Brandon Ring, Kelsey Ring, Stephen Litsas, and Monica Litsas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Betty Jane Peters Ring will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Harry Layell officiating. The O.E.S. memorial service will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. by the Clinch Valley Chapter No. 152. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Ring's Cemetery, Castlewood. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession leaving for the cemetery at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Matt Lambert, Stephen Litsas, Brandon Ring, Teddy Clevinger, Leon Selfe, Tommy Talbert, and Vance Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be S.A. Fraley, Joe Tolliver, Bobby Osborne, and Earl Selfe. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Virginia Hospice, Abingdon, VA 24210; or Ring's Cemetery, 16330 Greenevers Court, Abingdon, VA 24210. Online condolences may be sent to the Ring family and a video tribute may be viewed through our Web site at |
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Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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In Loving Memory OfCurtis Weldon BreathwaiteOctober 1, 1934 - July 2, 2010 You touched many lives on your journey through life but none more ..... |
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Hazel M. Brickhouse NEWPORT NEWS - Hazel M. Brickhouse, 97, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Oct. 2, 2010. She has ..... |
HARVEY - In loving memory of Bruce E. Harvey, on his 46th Birthday. No pen can write, no tongue can tell our sad and bitter loss, but God alone has helped so well to bear our heavy cross. We miss you. The Harvey Family; Mom, Theresa and Children |
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Oct 4, 2010 Bryan Christopher Rorrer, 23, of 230 Flint Ridge Lane, Bassett, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is handling arrangements. |
WEST POINT - Carrol "Bubba" Eugene Carter Sr., 79, of West Point, Va., died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. |
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Oct 4, 2010 The funeral for Clara "Edna" Fain, 89, of Stuart, who died Sept. 30, 2010, was held Sunday at Moody Funeral Home with Evangelist William Rorrer and a bishop officiating. Burial was in Community Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Robin Boyd, Craig Overton, Avery D. Hall, John Paul Michael Todd, Jason Bryant, Gary Hooker, Nash Lovell, Maynard Lovell, Larry Rakes, Kent Rakes and Leonard Lovell. |
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Mills J. Cullins Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Services for Mills Jasper Cullins Jr. will be held today at 1:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum ..... |
HUMPHREY - Dick In loving memory of our Dad who passed away eight years ago today. Those whom we love go out of sight but never out of mind. Still cherished in the lonely hearts of those they leave behind. Dickie, Nita, Fay, Gay & families |
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A celebration of Donny's life will be held graveside at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Parklawn Memorial Park. Following the graveside service, a memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Hampton Baptist Church, with a reception to follow. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Dorothy Underhill Alphin, 94, died Sept. 26, 2010. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family at |
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. |
PHOENIX, ARIZ. - Efrem Zimbalist Chandler, 44, "Tiny", died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, from natural causes in Phoenix, Ariz. |
Ellen Celia (White) Moyers, 80, wife of Homer Moyers, of Frontier Ridge Court, Staunton, Virginia, died Saturday morning, October 2, 2010, in Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center., A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at the Pleasant View Lutheran Church., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010, in the Otterbein United Methodist Church, Harrisonburg. Burial will follow in the Aurora Community Cemetery, Aurora, West Virginia., The family will receive friends one and one-half hours prior to the service at the church., Henry Funeral Home will announce complete arrangements. |
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Jeanne Finkbeiner VIRGINIA BEACH - Jeanne Rita Marie Juliette Martinelli Finkbeiner, 75, died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, of natural causes. Born March 4, ..... |
Frank J. McGee PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Frank J. McGee, 88, died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Telford, Tenn., a son of the late James McGee and Osa Conley McGee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sadie McGee and Kate Barnes; and brother, James McGee. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was a veteran of the U.S., having served in, , where he received the, award. He was the owner and operator of J and M Builders, member of the American Legion, and attended Faith Baptist Church in Blountville. Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Betty McGee; sisters, Ruby Payne, Elizabeth Ferguson, both of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Ann White of Gray, Tenn.; numerous nieces and nephews, to include special nieces, Carol Chandley and husband Jerry and Betty Stevens and husband Jerry, who were also his caregivers. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Tuesday evening, Oct. 5, 2010, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will at 8 with Rev. Eddie Zimmerman officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 11 Wednesday morning in Glenwood Cemetery. Military rites will be presented by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Self, Roy Goforth, Joe Hart, and Bill Steadman. The family would like to extend a special thank you to James H,. Quillen V.A. Center and Amedisys Hospice for their care and support. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
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Gerald Cleveland "G.C" Vance BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral services for Gerald Cleveland "G.C." Vance will be held on Mon day, Oct. 4, 2010, at 8 p.m. at Centerpointe Fellowship Church at 1864 Holston Avenue (corner of Holston Ave. and Bluff City Highway) with visitation from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor David Shinault will officiate. Committal service will be on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Maurice Landore, Clifford Canter, J.D. Lingerfelt, Kent Smith, Kenneth Keith, and James Deckard. Honorary pallbearers include Jack Feazell, Jeff Jones, and Jerry Jones. Online condolences may be registered at |
BUNNELL, Geraldine W., 94, of Goochland, formerly of Louisville, Ky. passed away Saturday, October, 2, 2010. She was the widow of Harold S. Bunnell and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Morris. She is survived by a son, Dennis H. Bunnell and his wife, Jean; six grandchildren, Cheryle Hutter, Dennis Morris, Alan Bunnell and his wife, Ellen, Catherine Meleski, Lewis "Tag" Montague and his wife, Sheila, and Nevin Bunnell and his wife, Vivian; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 10128 West Broad St., Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or American Lung Association of Virginia, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., 23235. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com |
JONES, Gilbert Lee, of Chesterfield, departed this life September 29, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Gilbert T. Jones; siblings, Ronald S. Jones, Nathan Jones, Sheila Grady (Andr‚), all of Chesterfield; nieces and nephews, Ronald Jones (Tawanna), Brianne Jones, Ebonie Jones, Andrea Grady, Taylor Grady; great-niece, Mykenzie Jones, all of Chesterfield; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 5, 5:30 p.m. at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. |
DODSON, Gladys M., of Ruther Glen, Va., departed this life September 29, 2010. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, where public viewing will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 1 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, Va. Interment Dodson Cemetery. |
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Rodney Green VIRGINIA BEACH - Rodney Irvin Green, 70, passed away Sept. 29, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born in ..... |
PLUMMER, Hattie B. Happy 88th Birthday to a wonderful lady, our beloved Mother! You are gone but never forgotten. September 29, 2010. We will forever love and miss you. Deborah, Denise, Carolyn & Ves |
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The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held in the W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. with the Pastor Tom Everett officiating with an Order of the Eastern Star service immediately following. Burial next to her husband of more than 50 years, Benjamin L. Brickhouse, will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. |
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BARNEY, Helen A., the daughter of David and Fannie Ronick Barney, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at her apartment in Virginia Beach, Va. She was born in Richmond on February 12, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Petersburg until she moved to Virginia Beach with her sister Mae (of blessed memory) in August 2000. She was retired from her career as a civil servant with the U.S. Army, Ft. Lee, Va. She was predeceased by her parents; by her half-sister and half-brother, Esther and Moses; and by her sisters and brothers, Blanche, Lillie, Dorothy, Mae, Jack, Phillip and Sidney (all of blessed memory). She is survived by her brother, Daniel of New York City; by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jack Barney of Virginia Beach; by nieces and nephews, Marlene Braver Wilks and Deborah Barney Kaufman, both of Norfolk, Michael E. Barney of Virginia Beach and David (Duffy) J. Barney of Annandale; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. A graveside service and interment were held on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 3 p.m. at Brith Achim Cemetery, Petersburg, Va., with Rabbi Dennis Beck-Berman officiating. J.T. Morriss Funeral Home of Petersburg is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to Congregation Brith Achim or a charity of one's choice. |
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DABBS - In loving memory of Joe N. Dabbs, who passed away October 4, 2008. 2 years ago today the Angels of Heaven called you home. Absence on Earth, presence in Spirit. Forever missed. Your niece, Dorothy and family |
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Oct 4, 2010 Jackie Sharon Smith Clark, 59, of 199 Hendrick Court, Martinsville, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Norris Funeral Services is handling arrangements. |
McKEATHERN, James Alvin, 77, passed away October 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Fred and Alverta W. McKeathern. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gertrude B. McKeathern, of Bracey, Va.; daughters, Margaret A. McKeathern of Rockville, Md. and Elizabeth B. McKeathern of Raleigh, N.C.; one cousin, Richard "Butch" Harris of Richmond, Va.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James Bennett, deceased (Marie), Joseph Bennett (Julia), Claude Bennett (Rose), Alfred Bennett (Wilma, deceased), Willie L. Bennett (Gloria), Freddie Bennett (Colleen), Margaret Meade (Milton), and Shirley Kirton; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was a loving husband and father. A graduate of Virginia State University, he was a decorated retired lieutenant colonel who served in the Army for 22 years, with tours of duty in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany. He went on to a second career as a seventh and eighth grade physical science teacher at Park View Middle School in Mecklenburg County, Va., from which he also retired after 22 years. During his time of teaching he received several awards for Outstanding Service in Education. In addition, Mr. McKeathern was a longtime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Bracey, Va., where he served faithfully in several capacities, including as a lay reader. He performed the duties of lay reader at a number of the Episcopal churches he attended over the years. He also was a life member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment, 301 West Atlantic Street, South Hill, Va. (434-447-7158) on Monday, October 4, 2010. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Bracey, Va. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Please omit all food items. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association. |
Sept. 20, 1928-Oct. 2, 2010, James Clyde Perkins Jr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Oct. 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness., Born in Petersburg, Va., he was the son of the late James Clyde Sr. and Ella Spain Perkins., He was a U.S., veteran, and a graduate of Lynchburg College and Virginia Commonwealth University. He was retired from the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., where he was a human factors engineer., He enjoyed fishing, golf, building and refinishing furniture, and growing azaleas. Most of all, he loved his God and his family., He is survived by his wife, Alma Givers Perkins; his son, Jay Perkins (Terry) of Maryland; and daughter, Kathryn Pitrat (Tony) of Maryland; and his sister, Elaine Ruxton (Charles), Colonial Heights, Va.; granddaughters, Lauren Marie Perkins, Lindsay Anne Perkins, Grace Zilu Pitrat, Amelia Renee Pitrat; and stepgranddaughters, Megan Sypolt, Kara Sypolt, Laura Sypolt; and a niece and several nephews., A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach, S.C., with visitation and reception following. The Rev. Jonathan Tompkins will officiate., In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be made to First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach or the , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601., The family would like to express a very special "thank you" to Hospice Care of South Carolina, especially to Karen, Ruth, Linda and Windy for their love, compassion and support., An online guestbook is available at, Goldfinch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
CARTER, Mr. James Stuart, 88, of Maidens, Va., departed this life Sunday, October 3, 2010. His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral notice later. |
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Janet Franklin McCormick Mrs. Janet Franklin McCormick, 65, of 1021 Darby Lane, Forest, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Halifax County on March 10, 1945, to the late Archer and Kathryn Oakley Franklin, and was married to Billy H. McCormick. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and of American Legion Post 8 Auxiliary, and was a retired employee of The Woodview. Surviving are her husband, of the home; 3 daughters, Tabitha Maddox and husband, Andy, of Forest, Shelley McAvoy and husband, Jason, also of Forest, and Shelia Trent and husband, Dale, of South Boston; and seven grandchildren, Blane Maddox, Allison Maddox, Olivia McAvoy, Leigha McAvoy, Heather Trent, Patches Trent and Matthew Trent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Blane. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Brooks Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Don Bryant conducting the service. Burial will follow in Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 4, 2010, at Brooks Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of Lorene Throckmorton, Easley Crossing Road, in Scottsburg. Those wishing to give memorials, please consider Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 315, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be sent to www.brooks fhinc.com. |
Whether in a boardroom or on a golf course, Jerry approached life with irrepressible optimism and kindness. He was the quintessential Cool Guy… unflappable in times of challenge, and the life of the party. He led by example, demonstrating self- discipline and focus ruled by a patient and tender heart. He was our anchor and our compass. |
John William Dickens John William Dickens, 61, of Harrisonburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Born Sept. 25, 1949, he was the son of Edgar and Elberta Dickens of Leesburg. Mr. Dickens received bachelor's and master's degrees from Virginia Tech and a doctorate from Ohio State. He taught agricultural education for three years at the University of Kentucky. In 1981, he moved with his family to Harrisonburg and taught at James Madison University for the next 20 years. During that time, he was active in the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program and the Skyline Literacy Program. He was a longtime member of Harrisonburg Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, a Sunday school teacher and church moderator. Mr. Dickens was an avid and adventurous fisherman, a voracious reader and a master of crossword puzzles. He cherished the annual summer vacations he spent with his family and with the Sprinkel and Bugg families, including the last 25 years at Holden Beach, N.C. He was, most of all, a devoted husband and a doting father. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pat Dickens, daughter, Elizabeth, and son-in-law, Derek Turner, of La Plata, Md., and daughter, Caroline Dickens, of Harrisonburg. He is also survived by brother, Edgar, and sister-in-law, Mary Dickens, of Winchester, sister, Edna, and brother-in-law, Earskon Myers, of Brunswick, Md., sister, Carol Lux, of Powhatan, and sister-in-law, Jean Covington, of Prospect. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Carl Dickens, of Texas, in-laws Henry and Ruby Covington, of Hixburg, and brothers-in-law Eddie Covington and Henry Earl Covington, both of Hixburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Harrisonburg Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Mercer officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at the Swan family cemetery in Hixburg. Robinson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: Harrisonburg Baptist Church, Building Fund, 501 South Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801; Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1447, Harrisonburg, VA 22803; and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1866C 323 East Market St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. |
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Gwendolyn Kay Jones VIRGINIA BEACH - Gwendolyn Kay Jones, 50, of the 3000 block of Bow Creek Blvd., passed away Sept. 27, 2010 in ..... |
Julius A. Pryor Jr. Julius A. Pryor Jr., 81, of Charlottesville, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born on March 3, 1929, in Staunton, Virginia, the son of the late Julius A Pryor Sr. and Lillian Jackson. He was the husband of Emma M. Pryor., He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Emma M. Pryor; three sons, Charles A. Pryor, Anthony J. Pryor and his wife, Reva, and Rodney M. Pryor; a daughter, Laura E. Pryor; two brothers, Joseph Pryor and William Pryor and his wife, Beverly; a sister, Margaret Johnson; 11 grandchildren; one great- grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church with Dr. Alvin Edwards, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services., J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Frances L. Kruger NORFOLK - Frances Labinger Kruger, 83, was born Jan. 21, 1927 in Hartford, Conn. Frances resided in Norfolk for 50 years ..... |
Lucy Griggs Lucy Griggs, 97, of 2606 Loraine Street, departed this life Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She is survived locally by her children Nancy Griggs and Frances Rose, of Lynchburg, and Lewis Griggs and Lucy Jackson (Roger), of Farmville. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Home of Farmville. |
MADDOX, Lula - Five years ago today, God chose a special angel to come home. We miss you! Love, the Maddox Family |
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Steven A. Lavallee VIRGINIA BEACH - Steven A. Lavallee, 27, passed away Sept. 30, 2010. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals. com. ..... |
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Oct 4, 2010 The funeral for Louise Birdie Taylor Poynter, 70, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 28, 2010, was held Friday at Ridgeway Church of God with Pastor Kenny Daniels officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Roger Lee Farmer II, Jesse Farmer, Danny Hall, Joe Hall, Cliff Hodges and Mike Wimmer. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway handled arrangements. |
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Madeline E. Jones, of Crozet, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 1, 2010, after a decade long battle with Parkinson's Disease., She was born on June 6, 1925, in a coal mining town, Dunham, Kentucky, which later became known as Jenkins, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Cecil M. Elledge of Hayes, North Carolina, and Varina A. Elledge of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina., She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ray B. Jones, and their three children, James R. Jones and his wife, Deborah B., of Crozet, and their children, Rachel, Jamey, Sarah, and Esther; a daughter, Deborah L. Jones of Crozet; and another son, Richard A. Jones and his wife, Faye, also of Crozet., She is also survived by a nephew, John Elledge and his wife, Florence, of Afton, and many great-nieces and nephews including John Jr., Dennis, and Lisa., She was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil M. Elledge Jr. of Gary, Indiana; and a sister, Vivian Gordon of Roanoke, Virginia., She grew up in Jenkins, Kentucky, and later moved to Fairlawn, Virginia, where she completed high school and went on to Radford College for completion of an associate's degree in Business. Shortly thereafter she met her future husband, Ray, a student at Virginia Tech, at the time Ray was president of his fraternity, and Madeline became his sponsor, enjoying many social events there. She was his dance partner and became his life partner as they were married on December 30, 1950., They moved to Covesville, then Petersburg, Virginia, and later to Albemarle County, where they settled to raise their family. She was employed for several years at Acme Visible Records in Crozet and later for over 20 years as a bookkeeper at Barnes Lumber Company. During that time, she was a long time member and past president of the Crozet Women's Club, and Crozet Moonlighter's Chapter of the Homemaker's Extension Club., Madeline enjoyed nothing more than her family and celebrating her life with them. Special friends in her life included Chris and Art Baber formerly of Crozet, now of LaLuz, New Mexico., She will be particularly remembered for her wonderful cooking and homemaking skills, a compassion for those in need, and her love and care for her family., The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of caregivers that attended their loved one, Renee, Lisa, Leslie and Paula over the years. Many thanks also goes to Hospice of the Piedmont, in particular Marissa, and physician, Dr. Lily Hargrove of Crozet Family Medical Center., Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Western Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Crozet, VA 22932, Crozet Fire Department, P.O. Box 696, Crozet, VA 22932 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911., Family will receive friends at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel from 6 until 7 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at Mount Moriah Methodist Church in White Hall, Virginia, with reception following. The Reverend Chris McLain will officiate., Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is in charge of arrangements. |
Mae L. Taylor BRISTOL, Va. Mae L. Taylor, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the home of her grandson, Dean Long. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived in Manassas, Va., before moving to Bristol in 1971. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. "Bud" Taylor. Survivors include two daughters, Linda K. Hawks of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Sandra G. Gross of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Hazel Dolinger of Honeybrook, Pa., and Betty Emerson of Abingdon, Va.; seven grandchildren, Dean Long, Bristol Tennessee, Gene Long, Bristol Virginia, Scott Gross, Natalie Gross, and Katie Gross all of Colorado Springs, Sandra Bullins, Elizabethton, and Jessee Rosenbaum, Douglas, Ga. Mrs. Taylor is also survived by five great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are incomplete at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Betty Emerson, 18361 Fortunes Way, Abingdon, VA 24210, to help with the funeral expense. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Mrs. Margaret Burgess Sampson, 76, of Hopewell, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Hopewell Health Care Center., Mrs. Sampson was born on Oct. 30, 1933, in Newark, N.J., and grew up in Montclair, N.J. She lived at home while she attended school at Upsala College in East Orange, N.J., and Rutgers College of Nursing in Newark, N.J., where she received a BS in nursing. While a student at Upsala College she met and married her husband, Lt. Col. Richard Edward Sampson, on May 31, 1958, in Grace Presbyterian Church, Montclair, N.J., son of Eric Garfield Sampson and Ellyn Agnes Christine Hanson. Richard and Margaret have written several books on the peoples of Eastern Kentucky. Among them are Marriage Book I, "Leslie County, Kentucky, 1879-1885," "Leslie County, Kentucky Deaths 1995," " Leslie County, Kentucky Marriages 1884-1894" and "Descendants of Thomas Begley.", In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Oliver R. Sampson (Margo Nowlin Sampson) Imnenstaad, Germany, Eric R. Sampson (Rose Downs) of Highland Springs; and a grandson, Charles Sampson, also of Germany., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, with visitation to be held one hour prior to service at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, with the Rev. Michael Browder, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment to follow Appomattox Cemetery. Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be registered at |
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Mark Alan Harman Mark Alan Harman, of Roanoke and Lynchburg, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Oct. 1, 2010. He was born Aug. 27, 1957. Mark leaves behind his fianc‚e, Sharon Creasy; four children, Brett Harman and wife, Jessica, Elizabeth Shoulders and husband, David, and Margaret (Maggie) Harman and Caroline Harman; and Sharon's son, Brian Creasy, and wife, Alison. Also surviving are Mark's parents, Richard E. and Margaret Harman; two brothers, Rick Harman Jr. and wife, Cathy, and Tommy Harman and wife, Beth; and two sisters, Karen Sydenstricker and husband, John, and Dana Graninger and husband, Harry. Also left to cherish Mark's memory are numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, special aunt, Barbara Dickerson, and devoted friend, Melody Baker. Mark was also blessed to be a grandfather to Brett and Jessica's son, Landen. Mark graduated from Patrick Henry High School, where he excelled in football, earning first team All-State honors. Mark was then awarded a football scholarship to Randolph- Macon College, where he received All-Conference honors for two consecutive years. Mark was well known for his keen sense of humor. He was a charismatic, bright and well-liked individual. He was also very good hearted, thoughtful, caring and loving. He will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 4, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel in Lynchburg. There will be a private graveside service for family members at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery in Rustburg at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the at 4504 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, VA 24014, or to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501-3837, (434) 846-1438. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Harman family. |
BAILEY, Mary "Jean," of Richmond, entered into eternal life September 30, 2010. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the |
son, Paul Guy Hayes and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Kelly Tanner, Nicholas Farrar, Lee Gonzalez, Hilary Hymel, Adam Hogge, Neal Wheat, Alexandra Farrar and Grant Hogge; and great-granddaughter, Emily Tanner. |
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Veronica A. McKeown SMITHFIELD - Veronica A. "Connie" McKeown, 85, of Winterberry Lane, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 in her home. She was ..... |
INGRAM, Melanie Cheryl, 61, of White Stone, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. She was born on October 5, 1948 in Giles County, Va. and was preceded in death by her father, Lacy H. Stump. Earlier in her life, Mrs. Ingram was a medical laboratory technician at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Virginia. Later, she became a mediator and was certified in Virginia to receive court referrals for general and family mediation. Surviving are her husband, Richard R. Ingram; a daughter, Ashley B. Reitz of Beckley, W.Va.; and her mother, Pauline L. Wall of White Stone. A celebration if her life will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, October 7 at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Interment private. Memorials may be made to the Swift Walker Fund, RGH Oncology, P.O. Box 1449, Kilmarnock 22482, Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 975, White Stone 22578, or your local hospice service. |
A service to celebrate her life will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Bethel AME Church, 94 Lincoln Street, Hampton, where Mrs. Henderson will be placed by 9 a.m. Interment will be in Key West, Fla. Remains rest at Smith Brothers Funeral Home where a viewing will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. today. |
CHESAPEAKE - Nancy Claire Dougherty, 54, of Calverton Court, died Sept. 30, 2010, in her home. She is survived by her husband, Jack Dougherty. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Temple Sinai, Portsmouth. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is handling arrangements. |
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Arthur L. Wolz Jr. will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Interment with military honors will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Opal E. Musick KINGSPORT, Tenn. Opal Edwards Musick, 81, of Clinchport, Va., went to be with her Heavenly Father and husband early Sunday morning, Oct. 3, 2010, following a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Scott County. Mrs. Musick was a hard working and devoted wife and daughter who was an enduring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Musick Sr.; her parents, John and Lilia Horton Edwards; two brothers, Donnie Lee Edwards and Troy Otis Edwards. Opal Musick is survived by her son, Raymond M. Musick Jr. and wife, Pauline, Blountville, Tenn.; granddaughters, Mitzi Musick, Jonesborough, Tenn., and Tara Musick, Gray, Tenn.; her great- granddaughters, Kyah and Kaden; a sister, Jewell Grizzle, Clinchport; three nieces, Deborah Pendleton, Regina Starnes and Teresa Adams; two sisters-in-law, Letha Lane and Kate Templeton; three lifelong friends, Anna Hillman, Willie Mae Raby and Betty Denny. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul Blessing officiating. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting |
"Junior", Otha Milton Settle, Jr. Otha "Junior" Milton Settle, Jr., age 63, of Rixeyville entered eternal rest with his Lord on October 1, 2010 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. Mr. Settle was born in Rappahannock County to the late Otha Milton Settle, Sr. and Inez Elizabeth Jenkins Settle., Junior worked for 13 years with his son, Stevie and Settle's Tree Service. He loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and enjoyed gardening, as well., Junior is survived by his son, Stevie Junior Settle and his wife, Misty of Rixeyville; his daughter, Lisa Marie McKaige and her boyfriend, Donald of Culpeper; his former wife and mother of his children, Addie Marie Putnam and five grandchildren, Dana Marie Settle, Steven Michael Kane Settle, Kristen Amber Marie McKaige, Kaitlyn Nicole McKaige and Kenzie JoAnn McKaige., He is also survived by six sisters, Gail Joliffe, Mary Gooding, Sue Wood, Alice Settle, Juanita Nicholson, and Shirley Tanner and a host of other family and friends who will miss him dearly., Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Michael Paul Settle, Dana Marie Settle and Karen Virginia Settle and two brothers, James Settle and Gene Settle., The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike. Culpeper. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. in Found and Sons Chapel. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery., Pallbearers named are Tyson Jolliffe, Jr., Richard Bright, Richie McKaige, Paul Murray, Donald Jenkins and Donnie Hylton. Honarary pallbearer will be Michael Settle., Memorial donations may be made in his name to Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701. Online condolences and remembrances may be posted at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper, is in charge of the arrangements. |
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Vivian M. Phelps NORFOLK - Vivian Marie Lewis Phelps, 95, passed away Oct. 2, 2010. The last of 11 children, she was born in ..... |
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Oct 4, 2010 Ramona Carol Hagee Cannaday, 60, of Martinsville, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Bassett Funeral Service. |
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Richard E. "Buddy" Duncan Sr. Mr. Richard E. "Buddy" Duncan Sr., of 4126 Leda Grove Road, Nathalie, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Halifax Regional Hospital. Born Aug. 4, 1932, Mr. Duncan was a native of Halifax County. He was the son of Reuben Johnson and Ellen Riddle Duncan. He was a member of the Republican Grove Methodist Church. Mr. Duncan was a member of the French Lodge # 270 of Nathalie. He served as Worshipful Master for seven years and District Deputy Grandmaster for Hubbard Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Duncan was a member of Post 342 American Legion and a charter member of the North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Duncan was a retired farmer, a retired employee of the USDA tobacco grading service, and a retired tobacco buyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben Johnson and Ellen Riddle Duncan, his wife, Mary C. Duncan, and one step-daughter, Julie Orme. He is survived by one daughter, Mitzi D. Waller, and husband, Ronnie, of Nathalie; one son, Richard E. Duncan Jr., of Nathalie; two step-sons, Earle T. Orme III, of Nathalie, and Gary T. Orme Sr., and wife, Kimberly, of West Virginia; three grandchildren, Blair M. W. Hall and husband, Jon, of Nathalie, Blake E. Waller, of Arlington, Katlyn G. Duncan, of Nathalie; four step-grandchildren, Joseph Arnold, Gary "Tommy" Orme Jr., Christopher Orme and Jennifer Orme; two sisters, Mary D. Crews, of Nathalie, and Elizabeth Slominski, of Lynchburg. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Republican Grove Methodist Church, with burial to follow at the Duncan family cemetery. The family will receive friends today, Oct. 4, 2010, at his home at 4126 Leda Grove Road, Nathalie. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: Republican Grove Methodist Church, c/o Betty Jo Dawson, 1009 Guthrie Trail, Nathalie, VA 24577, or to: North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department, 4201 Leda Grove Road, Nathalie, VA 24577. Online condolences may be sent at www.powell funerals.com. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston, VA 24592. |
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Thomas E. Richards VIRGINIA BEACH - Thomas Eugene Richards, 82, passed away Oct. 3, 2010. He was the son of the late Joseph and ..... |
KLINE, Ricky Lewis, "RK," 56, of Highland Springs, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010, after an up and down eight-year battle with cancer. Ricky was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Wolfe Kline; his father, Lewis "Lukie" Kline; his grandfather, Leo "Marblehead" Barnett; and his beloved and loyal K-9s, Megan Denise Wolfe Kline and Darrell Waltrip Wolfe Kline. He is survived by his mother, Marie Kline; his heart's "Sunshine" and caregiver, Paulette Klein; brother, Michael Kline and his wife, Joy; nephew, Jeff; niece, Jill; his stepson, Patrick Wright and his wife, Cathy; and stepgrandson, Taylor Kelly. Ricky lived each and every day by his code of life, "Loyalty," "Respect," "Honor," and "Dependability" as taught by his parents, and along with his motto of "work hard, play hard, and live life to the fullest." For years, RK enjoyed organizing and participating in charity fundraising events for Children's Hospital of Richmond, Special Olympics of Richmond, Richmond SPCA and individuals who had come upon hard times. RK was a member of the Sandston Moose Family Center for 33 years where he enjoyed many social functions and serving the local community. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Moose Service on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Children's Hospital of Richmond, Special Olympics of Richmond, Richmond SPCA or Hospice of Virginia. And, remember, "Life is better when you smile" |
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 |
Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton, 757-723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
"Buddy", Ronald F. Leake Ronald F. "Buddy" Leake of Amissville, Va. died on October 2, 2010 at Fauquier Hospital. He was born in Albermarle County, Virginia to the late Arthur W. and Mildred H. Leake., Buddy was the former owner of Belvoir Electronics and currently worked for Eastern Applicators as a drywall finisher since 1964. He also served his country in the U.S., Reserves being discharged Nov. 30, 1964. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Russell and Betty Jo Collier. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Majorie Lavenia Reese Leake; a son, Ronald F. Leake, Jr., (Buddy, Jr.) of Tampa, Fla. and a nephew, Gene Vescogni of Remington, Va., The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Amissville United Methodist Church, Amissville, Va., on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 396, Amissville, VA 20106 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006-3517. Arrangements by, Moser Funeral Home of Warrenton. |
FELTNER, Ronald J. Sr., 66, of Chesterfield, passed away October 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Wandalyn Feltner; his children, Wanda Marie Feltner, Ronald J. Feltner Jr. and Jessica Feltner; a brother, Mickey Feltner; two sisters, Sharon Long and Barbara Dedmond; and grandson, Raymond Byrd. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226. |
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GLOUCESTER - Rowena Elaine Whitehouse Follett, 77, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. |
Rudolph F. Cheatham Happy Birthday Richmond Rudy. We love and miss you. Love, Mom, Sister & Brothers |
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Oct 4, 2010 The funeral for Sandra Kay Mitchell, 39, of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 26, 2010, was held Friday at Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway with the Rev. Harry Vance officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Roberts, David Roberts, Johnny Roberts, Chris Roberts, James Roberts and Daryl Harris. |
HARRIS, Mrs. Sarah W., of Chesterfield, departed this life September 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Deacon William F. Harris; and daughter, Emeline Shepperson. She is survived by her children, Veronica Alford, Vernon Harris and Deborah Brown (Herbert); nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace Harris, Edna Brown and Emma Rose; four sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 11900 Genito Road. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 6, 1 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Baptist Church, 11700 Genito Road, Pastor Madison-McCreary officiating. Interment Harris Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. |
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BONNER, Ms. Terri Denise, of Richmond, departed this life September 28, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Breauna Brown; father, Fred Bonner Sr.; brother, Fred Bonner Jr. (Gloria); stepbrothers, L. Na'eem Akbar (Mary) and Larry Webster; sister, Vicki Robinson; stepsisters, Sheila Hopkins (Evans) and Virginia Lowe (Joseph); several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, among them, a special friend, Sylvester Brown. Special recognition to Retreat Hospital. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 5 at 12 noon. Rev. Vincent Williams officiating. Interment Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. |
Theresa Agnes Grant Theresa Agnes Grant, age 89, of Manassas, passed away September 27th, 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital., Born September 4th, 1921 in New York, she was the daughter of Samuel and Julia Chinnery Villane. Theresa was married to Harry Grant, who preceded her in death., Mrs. Grant worked for AT & T for over 20 years as a payroll clerk, and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church., Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia "Patty" Grant; and three sisters. Survivors include one son, Steven Grant; one nephew, Chris Tutko; two nieces, Rita Muller and Jean Stanley; and many extended family members., A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas., Graveside Interment services will take place in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Yonkers, N.Y. at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 7th, 2010., Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at |
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Junior (Kelly) Jackson, 66, of 9523 E. Quaker Road, Disputanta, who passed away at Southside Regional Medical Center, will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with Bishop W.L. Roach, pastor of the Power of Faith Christian Center, officiating. The interment will be held at the Mount Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. The family will receive friends at 4307 Butler Lane, Ettrick, Va., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison St., Petersburg. |
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Thomas "Hobo" Plummer September 30, 1973 Happy 37th birthday! I love and miss you every day. Mom & Family |
TYRONE L. MATTHEWS SR. No one knows the silent heartaches, Only those who have loved can tell The grief we bear in silence. For the one we loved so well. We'll always love you. Remembering and missing you on your 64th Birthday. Your wife, Thelma, Children & Grandchildren |
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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Virginia Arthur Bruce Virginia Arthur Bruce, 88, of Altavista died Sunday, October 3, 2010 in Gretna Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Arnold Bruce. She was born March 30, 1922 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late William V. Arthur and Ida Kelly Arthur. She was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church and a retired employee of The Lane Company. She is survived by a son, Wayne K. Bruce and his wife Irene of Hurt; a sister, Ruth Eades of Hurt; four grandchildren, Keith Bruce, Dean Bruce, Rhonda Wooldridge, and Candice Bruce; one great granddaughter, Savannah; and a special neighbor, Vince Gryctko. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. Dennis Nichols and Tim Eades with interment to follow in Altavista Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Gretna Health Care for all the loving care they provided Mrs. Bruce during her stay and a very special thanks to Patty. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528. To send condolences, please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
William Edward Rasnake BRISTOL, Va. Funeral services for William Edward Rasnake 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. eaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franklin Chapel Church, 221 Franklin Drive, Blountville, TN, 37617; or to Amedisys Hospice, 167 Hudson St., Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be registered at |
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PLEASANTS, William M., of Richmond, died October 2, 2010. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
William "Will" Thomas Hudson Jr., 42, of Gastonia, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010., Born in Petersburg, Va., Will was the son of Emma McFarland Hudson, whom he now joins in Heaven, and William "Bill" Thomas Hudson Sr., of Gastonia., Will attended Gaston College where he studied communications. He was a disc jockey, entertaining many throughout the area, and was an avid Dead Head and Beatles fan. Will loved music and music was his life., In addition to his father, Will is survived by a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., The funeral service will be held from the graveside at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia., Condolences may be sent online to, McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mr. Hudson. |
HARRIS, Willie Jack, 54, entered eternal rest on September 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Talley Harris; devoted friend, Tracy Coats; two sisters, Gloria "Jean" Strowbridge (Freddie) and Gail Harris; two stepsons, three aunts; and a host of other relatives and friends; among them a devoted niece, Shanita Wilson. Viewing, 4 to 8 p.m. Monday (today) and funeral service, 12 noon Tuesday at Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. www.wilsonafs.com |
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