Alberta Glover Miller, 94, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., She was born in Nelson County on February 7, 1916 and was married to the late Thomas J. Miller Sr., She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Miller Otey of Lynchburg; two sons, Thomas J Miller Jr. and his wife, Renee, of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Donald Davie Miller and his wife, Anita, formerly of Charlottesville, now Columbus, Ohio. She is also survived by a host of family members and friends., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Amherst, Virginia. |
HOLMES - (Momma) Hazel Oct 6, 1911 - May 17, 2004 HOLMES - Alfred (Rabbit) Sr. April 19, 1937 - Oct 6, 1999 God in his infinite wisdom took you both to his heavenly home. We continue to love and miss you. Alfred Jr. & Family |
A service of love and remembrance for Ms. Andgia Hicks will be held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Stephen W. Pugh, pastor of Mt. Poole Baptist Church, Ford, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. (804) 732-8911, |
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GRAY, Ann Motley, 86, of Bowling Green, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Caroline, in an area now a part of Fort A.P. Hill, she was the widow of William Lee "Billy" Gray. She was an engineering secretary at Rappahannock Electric Co-op and retired after 39 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, June M. Jarrett of Richmond; a sister-in-law, Elsie Motley of Richmond; numerous nieces and nephews; and her faithful friend and caregiver, Lillie Mae Farmer. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, Bowling Green with Rev. Melvin Covington officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 912, Bowling Green, Va. 22427. Sign register book online storkefuneralhome.com. |
HARRIS, Anne Vernelle Crabtree, 91, of Sandston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was a member of Sandston Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest W. "Bill" Harris. She is survived by her daughter, Anne and her husband, Rev. Bill Catlett; her son, Rev. Norman Harris and his wife, Judy, of Durham, N.C.; five grandchildren, Elise Stroble, Cindy Lovell, Richard Catlett, Jason Harris and Adam Harris; six great-grandchildren, Carter, Kelsey, Abraham, Zachary, Timothy and Ellyson; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Justin and Brandon. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Sandston Baptist Church. Arrangements by Angelus Funeral & Cremation Traditions. |
KIMBROUGH, Arnita C., of Richmond, died October 7, 2010. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
FINNEY, Audrey Mae Gregory, 88, of 300 Kings Way Road, Martinsville, Va., died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Kings Grant Health Care. She was born on January 9, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, Va., to the late Charlie Gregory and Mary Harvey Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Carlton Gregory and Alvin Gregory. Mrs. Finney was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Martinsville, Va., and previously worked as a seamstress for Sidney's Dress Shop in Martinsville in the 1960s. Her joy was sewing for her family and friends, as well as cooking for them. Surviving are her husband, Lester C. Finney of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Helen Marie Carson and Gilbert Carson of Midlothian, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Carlton Douglas Finney and Sandra Finney of Manassas, Va.; sister, Stella Gregory McCubbins of Callands, Va.; three grandchildren, Jason Gregory Carson and wife, Nellene Carson, Erin Elizabeth Finney and Shannon Lee Finney Hrabe and husband, Ray Hrabe; three stepgrandchildren, Gilbert Carson Jr. and wife, Dawn Carson, John D. Carson and wife, Anna Carson, and Peggy Carson King and husband, Keitt King; three great-grandchildren, Jaellene Carson, Jason Gregory Carson Jr. and William Ryder Hrabe; and eight stepgrandchildren, Ryan Marie Carson, Gilbert Carson III "Mac," Sadie Carson, John David Carson Jr. "Jack," Samuel Carson, Carson King, Keitt King and Katherine King. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel, with Reverend Ron Mateer, Reverend Sarah Whitmore and Chaplain Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, October 9, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services. Friends are invited to a reception after the service at King's Grant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 146 E. Main Street, Martinsville, Va. 24112, or to King's Grant Fellowship Fund, 350 Kings Way Road, Martinsville,Va. 24112. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, Va., is serving the Finney family. Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com. |
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Oct 8, 2010 The funeral for Audrey Mae Gregory Finney, 88, of 300 Kings Way Road, Martinsville, who died Oct. 6, 2010, at Kings Grant Health Care, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville with the Revs. Ron Mateer and Sarah Whitmore and Chaplain Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends are invited to a reception after the service Sunday at King's Grant. Finney was born Jan. 9, 1922, in Pittsylvania County to Charlie Gregory and Mary Harvey Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Carlton Gregory and Alvin Gregory. In the 1960s, she worked as a seamstress for Sidney's Dress Shop in Martinsville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Martinsville. Surviving are her husband, Lester C. Finney of the home; a daughter, Helen Marie Carson of Midlothian; a son, Carlton Douglas Finney of Manassas; a sister, Stella Gregory McCubbins of Callands; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the First Untied Methodist Church, 146 E. Main St., Martinsville, Va. 24112, or to King's Grant Fellowship Fund, 350 Kings Way Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
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Andrew R. Austin CHESAPEAKE - Andrew Ray Austin, 49, passed away Oct. 4, 2010 peacefully. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in ..... |
FRY, Bernice Marie "Sis," 93, of Short Pump, passed away October 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Harvey Johnson; her husband, George R. Fry; siblings, Ruth, Arthur, Lizzie, Bozie, Ruby and Bob. She is survived by her son, Robert Wayne Fry and his wife, Joyce; grandson, Robert W. "Robby" Fry Jr.; granddaughter, Lynn Disse and her husband, Ricky; great-grandchildren, Robert W. "Trae" Fry III, Camryn Darlene Fry, Gennifer Lynn Barker and Joey Barker; great-great-granddaughter, Natalie Sharon Barker; special niece, Susan "Sissy" Redford; brother, William Smith Johnson; sister-in-law, Dot Johnson; and many more relatives whom she cherished. The family would like to extend special thanks to caregivers, Susan Redford and Chip, Lynn Disse, Donna and Jiggs Gordon and Odyssey Hospice. Sis was a devoted member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She loved family gatherings and making people laugh. She enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking, gardening and canning. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street, also where a funeral service will be conducted Monday, October 11, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Shady Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Short Pump. |
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Vernice M. Bagby VIRGINIA BEACH - Vernice M. Bagby passed away Oct. 4, 2010 at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at ..... |
JASPER, FLA. - Barbara "Babs" Auman, 75, of Jasper, Fla., passed away early Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center. |
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John Percell Barnes Sr. NORFOLK - John Percell Barnes Sr., 85, of the 100 block of Seekel St., passed away Oct. 6, 2010. He ..... |
Bessie R. Cahall, Bessie Rebecca Cahall, 66, of Waynesboro, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville., She was born on December 4, 1943, in Elkton, Maryland, a daughter of Luther Scott and Irene Duff Long., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Cahall; and a son, Preston Scott Cahall., Surviving are two daughters, Julie Cahall of Waynesboro and Linda Funk and her husband, Marshall, of Maryland; two sons, William Cahall of Waynesboro and Robert Cahall and his wife, Bonnie, of North Carolina; one sister, Margaret Talley of Delaware; one brother, J.R. Long and his wife, Barbara, of Maryland; seven grandchildren, Sean Henderson, Marshall and Marsha Funk, and Lauren, Kasey, Jacob, and Rebecca Cahall; one great-grandchild, Jamison Funk; and many nieces and nephews., Services will be private., Memorial contributions may be made to the , 1920-H Medical Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801., McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements., Memories and condolences may be shared on-line at |
Beulah Marie Dotson Naylor, Beulah Marie Dotson Naylor of Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, Va. Passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2010. On that day her family and friends gathered around her. When the time came for the Lord to call her home, her son, Charles and his wife, Carole, were by her side. Born in Enterprise, WV, on May 14, 1931, to the late Charles and Genieve Dotson., At a young age, Beulah was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. That didn't stop her, she went on to marry and raise three sons, her proudest success in life, whom she loved and adored with all her heart. Beulah was a very strong-minded person. When the doctors told her she would never walk. She proved them wrong by not only walking but also getting her drivers license., Throughout her life, she was faced with many struggles, but through it all, Beulah never complained. She was a loving person who loved being surrounded by family and friends. One of her biggest joys was going to church on Sundays and singing., She is preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Ray Naylor and son, Dana William Naylor. She leaves many to cherish her memory. She is survived by her sons, Lemuel Naylor, Charles Naylor and his wife, Carole. She is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters, 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A niece, Sharon Gibson, a daughter, she never had. She also had a host of family and friends who cared for her significantly through her life time. A special thanks go out to Pam Norvelle and Mr. & Mrs. Palmer., A memorial service will be held on Sat. Oct. 9, 2010, from 12 pm to 2 pm. At the Berean Baptist Church. Located at 1284 Sunset Ave. Extd. Charlottesville Va, with Pastor Bruce Moulton officiating., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Berean Baptist Church of Charlottesville 434-295-0447. |
Phibbs Beverly Jean Berry Phibbs, 53, died on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Abingdon to the late Paul and Jean McClure Berry. She spent the majority of her life in York County and had recently returned to Abingdon, near her hometown of Chilhowie. She had a great enthusiasm for life and family and was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and homemaker. She and her family had attended Chilhowie Christian Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 31½ years, Herb Phibbs; one son, Brandon Phibbs of Yorktown; one brother, Dean Berry and wife, Lisa, of Chilhowie; several nieces, nephews and aunts and an uncle she loved dearly; and many close friends in York County. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, from Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with Pastor Jerry Eggers and Pastor Frank Branson officiating. Interment followed in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family received friends Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. |
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David Bosomworth ELIZABETH CITY - Retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt. David Palliser Bosomworth, 79, of the 300 block of Breezewood Drive died Thursday, Oct. ..... |
Brenda Mae Fitch BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral service for Brenda Mae Fitch will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Jones, Rev. Mike Leonard and Rev. Jimmy Sproles officiating. The burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Haga, Geoffery Blevins, Williard Gullion, Gregory Burton, Michael Burton, Bill Harris and Freddie Dougherty. Online condolences may be registered at |
Brenda McClanahan Fischer Brenda (BJ) McClanahan Fischer, age 48, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her home in Maryville, Tennessee., She was of the Messianic Jewish faith, and a member of Ohev Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, Newington, Va. Brenda enjoyed doing calligraphy and was very artistic, even designing a tote bag that was used for the Smithsonian Institution. She also enjoyed gem mining and collecting, and loved the mountains., She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert C. McClanahan., Survivors include her husband, Richard Fischer; parents, Jimmy and Peggy McClanahan of Mason Neck, Va.; other friends and relatives and beloved pets, Jaspurr and Storm., The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 only on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, Va. Services at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 13 at Ohev Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation, 8196R Terminal Road, off Backlick, Newington, VA 22079, followed by interment at Bethel Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Liver Foundation. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home of Woodbridge. |
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 |
Calvin R. Anderson Calvin R. Anderson departed this life on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1923 to the late Warrick Anderson and Lucinda Powell Anderson. He is survived by a devoted companion and former wife, Alroy M. Anderson; his children, Cheryl A. Carter, Nanette A. Jackson, Janet A. Patterson all of Lynchburg, Kim A. Smith of Madison Heights and Calvin R. Anderson of Washington, DC; a sister, Doris A. Green of Washington, DC ; a brother, James O. Green of Lynchburg; 12 grandchildren, many grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted 1pm Monday, October 11, 2010 at Community Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Ford officiating. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble 212 Morgan St. Condolences may be emailed to comfuneral@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing. |
Clara Sizemore Lambeth Clara Sizemore Lambeth, 96, of Bedford, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010. She was the wife of the late Bolling Lambeth. Clara was born on December 15, 1913 in Buffalo Junction, a rural section of Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late John Edward (Dunnie) Sizemore and Lizzie Pittard Sizemore. Her early years were spent in Buffalo Lithia Springs, a popular resort, where her father had a general store. There she attended a four-room country school. She graduated, as valedictorian, from Clarksville High School in 1930, entering the College of William and Mary at age 16 and graduating in 1935 with a degree in biology and chemistry. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. During this era, when John D. Rockefeller was persuaded to restore the village of Williamsburg, she first became interested in historic preservation, eventually devoting much of her life to saving and preserving historic buildings. She attended medical school at the University of Virginia for four years and, while in Charlottesville, met Bedford native Bolling Lambeth. They were married on Oct. 3, 1942. Following World War II, she moved to Bedford and became involved in numerous community activities, including the Bedford Library Board and the first children's summer reading program; Main St. Methodist Church, serving as President of the Women's Society of Christian Service and teaching Sunday school; the Bedford Book Forum; and the Garden Club of Bedford. She also taught the fourth grade at Big Island Elementary School for two memorable years. Clara was a founding member and guiding force of the Bedford Historical Society spearheading the rescue and restoration of the Bedford Historic Meeting House; early preservation efforts at New London Academy; and numerous National Register of Historic Places designations throughout Bedford City and County. With her husband and children, she played a significant role in the rescue and preservation of many historic sites, including Poplar Forest, Avenel, the 1834 Cottage, John Wharton House, Charles & Louise Wharton House, Harrison Building, Spradlin & Updike, Citizens Bank, and Morton-Sizemore House, as well as the development of the Bedford Main Street program and the continuing efforts to save the 1912 Public School from demolition. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, actively supporting the many activities and causes of her family. In her later years, she took great pride in the accomplishments of her two grandsons. She is survived by her son, Robert B. Lambeth, Jr. and wife, Lynn, and daughter, Betty Lambeth Gereau and husband, Len; two grandchildren, Bolling Lee Gereau and Robert Bolling Lambeth III; a brother, William G. (Bill) Sizemore and wife, Helen; a niece, Beverly Sizemore and husband, Chris Walker; three nephews, Ed Sizemore, Steve Sizemore and wife, Patricia Barnes, and James Holcombe Lambeth; and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Friday, November 5, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the Bedford Historic Meeting House, 145 W. Main St., Bedford, with the Rev. Dr. Carl H. Douglass, Jr. officiating, followed by a reception at Avenel, 413 Avenel Ave., Bedford. A private burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Historical Society, P. O. Box 602, Bedford, VA 24523. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. |
Carole Reedy, Gilbert Carole Reedy Gilbert, age 75, of Manassas, Virginia died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at her residence., Mrs. Gilbert was born August 30, 1935 in Bickmore, West Virginia, daughter of the late Garrett A. and Virginia (Holcomb) Reedy. She was a member of Westover Baptist Church, Manassas., She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Gary Reedy, WT Reedy and Garrett K. Reedy., Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, John Paul Gilbert, Jr.; three children, Jocelyn Dianne Rose, John Paul Gilbert III and Shari Gail Baxter; two brothers, Donald Reedy and Mack Reedy; six grand-children, Hannah and Melissa Baxter of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Lindsay and Emily Rose of Sumerduck, Virginia and Taylor and John Paul Gilbert IV of Nokesville, Virginia., The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2010 with Rev. Randy Haynes officiating. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle. Condolences may be sent to |
Funeral services for Ms. Carolyn D. Brown will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., pastor, eulogist; and the Rev. Barry O. Brown Sr., officiating. Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park Cemetery, Petersburg, Va., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church., The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 1640 Johnson Road, Apt.125-A, Petersburg, Va., the day of the services., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Brown online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Carolyn Salyer GATE CITY, Va. Carolyn Musick Salyer, 79, of East Carter's Valley went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday morning, Oct. 6, 2010. She was born in Russell County, Va., and resided in Scott County the majority of her life. Carolyn retired from Nationwide Insurance with 25 years of service. She was a faithful member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Ed" Salyer; her parents, Ed and Florence Gibson Musick; along with four brothers and four sisters. Carolyn Salyer is survived by her daughters, Pam Woods, Kingsport, Tenn., Jill Mallen, St. Petersburg, Fla.; a grandson, Bryan Woods and wife, Melissa, Church Hill, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Brittany Mallen, St. Petersburg, Fla.; great granddaughters, McKayla Woods and Mallie Rose Woods; two sisters, Myrtle Tate and Madge Herndon both of Kingsport, Tenn.; two brothers, Emory Guy Musick, Kingsport, Tenn., and her twin, Carol Musick and wife, Shirley, Bristol, Virginia along with several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home or friends may also call anytime at her residence in East Carters Valley. A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Peters officiating. Music will be provided by Patty Tipton and the Apostolic Lighthouse Singers. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery with Mike Clark, Bryan Woods, Carol Musick, Steve Kincer, Eric Tyree, Billy Fletcher and Jackie Woods serving as pallbearers. You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting |
A funeral service for Mrs. Carrie T. Brent will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at the chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. The interment will be private., The family will assemble 3 p.m. at 3376 Oakwood Circle, Petersburg, the day of the service and may be contacted by calling (804) 861-8469 or (804) 605-3143., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Brent online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va. (804) 732-8911, |
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Haga Charles Edward Haga, 82, died on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Francis Marion Manor. He was born Jan. 27, 1928, in Washington County and was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Wright Haga. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Poore Haga; brother, Herbert R. Haga; and granddaughter, Angel Martin Kestner. He was a longtime employee of the U.S. Gypsum Plasterco plant and a retiree of Brunswick Corp., Marion. He was a veteran of the United States, who served in the Philippines during, . Survivors include three children, Mark and wife, Robin, of Saltville, Linda and husband, Dennie Carroll, of Camden, Tenn., and Landon Robins of Narrows, and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Petty officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery with military rites. The family received friends on Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home or at the home of his son Mark Haga any time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church in Saltville or the Saltville Rescue Squad. Pallbearers will be grandsons and close family members. Online condolences may be made to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
SUFFOLK - Charles Leonard Willis Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, 2010, after a 2-year battle with mesothelioma. |
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David Ernest Straw David Ernest Straw, 77, of Snapps Mill Rd. Spout Spring, passed away on October 8, 2010 at Virginia Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. A memorial service and Masonic service will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. with a family visitation following at Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. |
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Hattie R. Dana CARRSVILLE - Hattie Earl ReVeal Dana, 98, died Oct. 8, 2010 at Consulate Healthcare Center in Windsor. She was born in ..... |
DIETZ, Daniel D., 40, of Quinton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. He was predeceased by his birth father, William K. Dietz. Daniel was the owner of Dietz Metals in Chester, Va. He is survived by his parents, Rudolph "Rudy" and Janice Hios; son, Logan Thomas Dietz; sister, Karmen Dana Strickler; niece, Jamie Leigh Britt; stepbrother, James Hios; stepsister, Carol Donaldson; grandmothers, Gladys Hart and Pearl Small; aunts, uncles and other loving family members. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or you may make contributions to your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Daniel Ronald Lave, 64, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at his residence. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late William Frank and Cornelia Meyers Lave. He was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Lave retired from Philip Morris with 23 years of service, and worked for the Colonial Heights Sheriff's Office for three years. He was a Lieutenant in the Colonial Heights Auxiliary Police for 15 years., He is survived by his wife, Linda Isham Lave; a daughter, Darlene Lave Richey and husband, Kevin; a sister, Jeanette Lave Snead and husband, Lindsey of Petersburg; a brother, Willard Lave and wife, Vivian of Charlottesville; two granddaughters, Abigail and Elyse Richey of Colonial Heights; a brother-in-law, Charles Isham of California; nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in Highland United Methodist Church, 125 E. Westover Avenue, Colonial Heights, with the Rev. Keith Ritchie officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, Attention: Donations, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at |
David Mark Bailey, 44, of Earlysville, died of brain cancer on Saturday, October 2, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was welcomed into everlasting life at his place at the Table with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ., David was born February 26, 1966, the son of Kenneth and Ethel Bailey, missionaries to the Middle East. For the first 22 years of his life, his home was Beirut, Lebanon, including the first 10 years of the Lebanese civil war. Because of war, the family was obliged to evacuate first to Switzerland in 1967, and later to Cyprus in 1982. David's two final years of high school were completed in a private school in Germany because he was, as a young man, especially vulnerable on the streets of Beirut., David attended Grove City College in western Pennsylvania, where he met and married his soul mate, Leslie McGarvey, of Emlenton, Pennsylvania. During his college years, he was active as a performing songwriter, playing evening and weekend gigs with a music partner. He also enjoyed choir, frat life, acting, and organizing an underground newspaper. David graduated with majors in English and Communication Arts. In the late 1980's, David and Leslie relocated to the Washington, D.C., area where David worked for the United States government in satellite imagery analysis. His career evolved to training and then program management with numerous software subcontractors, ending with employment with Eastman Software in Massachusetts., Their daughter, Kelcey, was born in 1992, and son, Cameron, in 1994., The day prior to moving to the Boston area, in July of 1996, David was diagnosed with brain cancer - Glioblastoma Multiforme IV (GBM). He was expected to have fewer than two years to live. Eager to have his life make a difference in the lives of others, he gave up his career in the software industry and, with a great leap of faith, launched a third career as a performing songwriter - a "troubadour of hope." Following two surgeries, radiation, experimental chemotherapy and nuclear therapy, David criss-crossed America (and Europe) singing in coffee houses and churches, for cancer conferences and cancer survivor groups for 12 years. David wrote all of his own songs, which grew out of his experiences of war and of battling a deadly cancer. He sang of faith, hope, love, and of living life to it's fullest each day. He experienced a recurrence of brain cancer in late 2008, recovering enough to tour in 2009 and early 2010. Enduring numerous additional surgeries and difficult treatments, David made a final tour in July of this year., David is survived by Leslie, his wife of 23 years; his children, Kelcey and Cameron; his parents, Kenneth and Ethel Bailey; a sister, Sara Makari and her husband, Victor; numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law and eight nieces and nephews., To quote a line from one of David's songs, "The tears of the angels form a river where you can wash your pain, and even in the middle of the thunder, don't forget the love inside the rain." His theme was "There may be years of tears behind you, but right now you've got One More Day." He leaves behind him a musical legacy of 23 professionally-recorded CDs. His music and his personal testimony have affected the lives of countless thousands in this country and around the world., The family offers deep gratitude to Doctor Henry Friedman, Doctor Allan Friedman and Doctor David Reardon at Duke and Doctor David Schiff at University of Virginia Medical Center and their caring staffs. We also offer loving thanks to our family of caregivers at the Hospice House and Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville., Memorial gifts are welcome and may be made to Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6566 Spring Hill Road, Ruckersville, VA 22968. Half of those gifts will be equally divided between the following brain tumor organizations, The American Brain Tumor Association, the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Gray Matters Foundation, the Florida Brain Tumor Association and T.H.E. Brain Trust. |
BALDWIN, Delores Jackson, of Richmond, died October 8, 2010. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. |
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Diana Weeks Farrell, Diana Weeks Farrell, born in York, Pennsylvania, on September 18, 1931, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, after battling ovarian cancer. She had her family by her side., She is survived by her husband, Thomas V. Farrell; sons, Thomas V. Farrell Jr. of New York, New York, Peter Farrell of Afton, Virginia, and Michael Farrell of New Orleans, Louisiana, daughters, Lilli Farrell of Rhinebeck, New York, Diana C. Farrell of Crozet, Virginia; a sister, Carol Geczy of Anchorage, Alaska., She was the loving grandmother of Andrew Robb, Olivia Farrell, Nicholas Farrell, and Edith Farrell., She gave of herself selflessly to her community, friends, and to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, which will hold a service at a later date. |
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Mrs. Doris Hawley Nichols, 78, a long-time resident of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2010., She was born on October 23, 1931, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the last surviving child of eight born to Henry C. Hawley and Rosa Pearl Gooch Hawley., Mrs. Nichols was widely known throughout the Clay County community through her work in residential construction., She was predeceased by four brothers, Luther C. and Waverly Dillon, Hugh James and Clarence E. Hawley; three sisters, Fannie Marsh, Retta Browning and Frances Sprouse., She is survived by her sons, Wayne Nichols and his wife, Marietta, Kevin Nichols and his wife, Robin, and Doug Nichols and his wife, Linda; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Samantha, Lauren, Steven and Zoe; a great-grandson, Kevin; her special niece, Joyce Breeden; and many other loving family members and friends., Funeral services in celebration of her life will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Orange Park. Mrs. Nichols will be laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Jacksonville Memory Gardens cemetery., Family members will greet friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at the funeral home. |
DOROTHY C. BANKS Happy Birthday! We thank you for the memories. Your spirit lives on. Love, Medaris, Bobette, Nia & India |
Dorothy Elizabeth Payne Haggerty, 82, of Lake Monticello, Virginia, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Joseph Haggerty., She was born on May 22, 1928, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Roy Flannagan Payne and Elizabeth Minter Payne., After graduating from Lane High School, Dorothy worked at Peoples National Bank in Charlottesville, before marrying Bernard on July 6, 1947. After marriage, she devoted herself to full-time motherhood of her four children., She was a life-long member of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church, serving as a Trustee, Secretary to the Trustees, life member of the United Methodist Women - having served twice as president, a past choir member, and Sunday School teacher. She was also on the District Finance Committee, a member of the Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church, the Council on Finance and Administration, the Steering Committee of the United Methodist Center, and an original member and board member of the Charlottesville Christian Women's Club. She was a past member of the Charlottesville Jaynes, and the University of Virginia Medical Center Auxiliary., She is survived by her children, Joy H. Campbell and her husband, David, of Frederick, Maryland, Bernard J. Haggerty Jr. and his wife, Susan Baldridge, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, John T. Haggerty and his wife, Marina, of Jacksonville, Florida, Julie H. Gravitt and her husband, Hugh, of Ashland, Virginia; three grandchildren, Christopher Roberts, Kate Barnett and Meredith Haggerty; three great-grandchildren; and special nieces and nephews, Michael I. Payne, Mary Chiles and Aubrey Payne., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church with the Reverend Rosemary Welch and the Reverend Edward A. Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, gifts of love and remembrance may be sent to her church, Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 750 Hinton Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
Dr. Velta Haas, 88, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Kristina Haas Lawwill, at Peavine Hollow Farm in Free Union, Virginia. Since her Alzheimer's diagnosis several years ago, Velta lived with her daughter, Kristina; and also her daughter, Anna Haas Wadsworth, in Charlotte, North Carolina., As a high school student, Velta's favorite subject was geography, which she studied intensely. She realized her life's dream to travel the world through her work as ship's doctor on the USNS General Sturgis. Velta met her future husband, Henry E. Haas, onboard ship and their courtship spanned several continents as they worked and sailed together. One of their early dates was in Sydney, Australia, where they danced their first waltz. In 1950, Velta and Henry ultimately settled in New York, where she remained until her move to Scottsville, Virginia, in 1977., Henry shared her passion for travel, and prior to his death in 1968, had sailed to all seven continents. In the 1950s and 1960's, he participated in four historic Operation Deep Freeze exploration missions to Antarctica., Velta's life, as well as those of her fellow Latvians, was indelibly defined by the Russian occupation of Latvia in World War II. Many were forced to flee their native country in order to find refuge and freedom elsewhere, having to leave behind their land, homes, and possessions. As such, Velta always impressed the value of education, travel, and reading upon her children and others in her life. She often stressed that education is one of the few things that can never be taken away. She also felt strongly that people should be exposed to travel while they were still young, so that it would help to shape and define who they would ultimately become., Velta received her medical degree in 1945 from the University of Innsbruck in Innsbruck, Austria. In New York, she also earned a master's degree in German from Hofstra University in 1968. In 1978, together with friend and former neighbor Kathy Coleman, Velta founded Scott's Landing Pre-school in Scottsville, Virginia, which was based on the Montessori method and is still in operation today. She considered this pre-school to be her greatest life's accomplishment., She was born to Colonel Jekabs and Kristina Alberts Dombrovskis on November 10, 1921, in Jelgava, Latvia. Kristina died only nine days after having given birth to Velta and her twin sister, Aina. Her father died in 1949 and her stepmother, Lizette Dombrovskis, died in 1979. She was also predeceased by her sisters Doctor Laimdota Dombrovskis in Ohio, Daina Dombrovskis in Virginia, and Ilga Banga in Latvia. Her only brother, Olgerts Dombrovskis, was taken by the Russian army from the high school he was attending when he was sixteen; his whereabouts are still unknown., She is survived by her three children, Kristina Haas Lawwill and her husband, Larry, of Free Union, Virginia, Anna Haas Wadsworth and her husband, Paul, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Philip Henry Haas of Waynesboro, Virginia; and four grandchildren, Elizabeth Lawwill of Free Union, Virginia, Alexandra Lawwill of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Alison Wadsworth and Jonathan Wadsworth, both of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also survived by her twin sister, Aina Garsils and her husband, Armands, of Babylon, New York., Velta will be buried alongside her husband at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. The family will hold a private memorial graveside service to celebrate her life., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Charlottesville Free Clinic at 1138 Rose Hill Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903 or to the , Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. |
E. Paige Kier Sr. STAUNTON, E. Paige Kier Sr., 86, of Yount Avenue, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010, at his residence., Kenneth L. Jones Funeral Home will announce complete funeral arrangements. |
Evon Gentry Pettyjohn Evon Gentry Pettyjohn, 88, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., today, October 9, 2010 at West Lynchburg Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Putt and the Rev. James Newman officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to West Lynchburg Baptist Church, 3031 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501 or Shiners Hospitals for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com. |
Eddie Keith Boone BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral services for Eddie Keith Boone will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Rowlette and Ray Davis officiating. The burial will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Freddie Herndon, Rick Ragle, Darrell Boone, Brandon Reeves, Paul Myers and Kenneth Colvin. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
FISHERSVILLE - Elizabeth Ann (Jackson) Surface, 63, wife of Forest A. Surface of 559 Kiddsville Road, Fishersville, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Augusta Health. |
Elizabeth Ann J. Surface FISHERSVILLE, Elizabeth Ann (Jackson) Surface, 63, wife of Forest A. Surface of Kiddsville Road, Fishersville, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Augusta Health., She was born on December 19, 1946, in Newport News, a daughter of the late Marshall C. Jackson and Evelyn (Smith) Jackson Rowe., Mrs. Surface was previously employed by V. S. D. B. as a house parent in Battle Hall., She was a member of Annex United Methodist Church., In addition to her husband, family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Curtis E. Stilley Jr. and Daniel W. and Jennifer A. Hite, all of Staunton; a daughter, Kristina M. Surface and her fiance, Jordan L. Turner of Williamsburg; and special friends, Faye Davis, Connie Losh, and Carolyn Spangler., She was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Louise Desco; and a niece, Tonia M. Owens., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Annex United Methodist Church by the Reverend Russell L. Heinrich. Family burial will follow at Barren Ridge Church of the Brethren Cemetery., Active pallbearers will be Dave Davis, Johnny Lane, Larry Wills, Stacey McCray, Joe Siron, Chad Cash, and James Lafon., Honorary pallbearers will be employees of V.S.D.B., The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home., Memorials may be made to the Roofing Fund of Annex United Methodist Church, 1570 New Hope Road, Staunton, VA 24401., Condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Eugene Fleenor BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. A funeral service for Mr. Fleenor will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Arnold officiating. The burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, with military honors by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be great- grandsons and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday and at the home of Wilma Clark at 1512 Kentucky Ave., Bristol, TN. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
Evelyn Wright, Evelyn L. Sandridge Wright, 93, of Waynesboro, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at her son's home, where she lived the past six years., She was born on December 12, 1916, in Augusta County, a daughter of G.E. "Genie" and Amanda Marshall Sandridge., She was a long-time member of the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren and attended Glovier Memorial United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement she worked at DuPont, Klann Organ, and managed the Activity Center, including the snack bar, at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilatation Center. She was a graduate of New Hope High School., Evelyn was an adoring wife, mother, grandmother,and great-grandmother, with an unselfish heart, giving her love freely to care for others., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon M. Wright, on February 16, 1984; a sister, Hazel S. Dickerson Payne; and a brother, Otis C. Sandridge., Surviving are her daughter, Brenda E. Wright of Staunton; her son and his wife, Gary E. and Karen Wright of Waynesboro; one brother, Oliver M. Sandridge of Waynesboro; one sister, Ollie S. Via of Waynesboro; four grandchildren, Whitney P. Cook and Ashley R. Cook, AaMie E. Wright and Kascie Ellinger and her husband, Chad; two great-grandchildren, Morgan Grace Ellinger and Tripp Hudson Ellinger; nieces, Sue Ellen O'Baugh and Lois Irvine; and nephews, Ronald Via and his wife, Darlene, Donald Sandridge, Douglas Wright and his wife, Lisa, Ronald Wagner, and Tommy Wright., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park by Pastor Chuck Wiest., Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, Whitney and Ashley Cook, Chad Ellinger, Whity Whiteside, Tommy Craig, Ronald Via, Donald Sandridge, and David McCallister., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home., Memorial contributions may be made to the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, Hospice of the Shenandoah, or Glovier Memorial United Methodist Church., The family extends its thanks to Evelyn's caregivers, Kim Craig and her daughters, Michelle, Amanda, and Trish; her previous caregiver, Charlotte Harris; and Hospice of the Shenandoah., Memories and condolences may be shared on-line at |
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Frank Samuel Riley Frank Samuel Riley, age 51, of Springfield, Va., died Oct 4, 2010., He was a dedicated car salesman and had a passion for fishing., Frank is preceded in death by his father, Calvin H. Riley and brother, James H. Riley., Frank is survived by his daughter, Ashley Riley, wife Crystal Riley, son Travis Ashton; sister, Debbie Westgate; Joyce Cook, Tammy Ramey, Carol Bowers also survived by brother, Mike Riley and mother, Audrey Riley., A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by, Miller Funeral Home. |
Freda Everton Reeves, 90, formerly of Scottsville, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at The Laurels of Charlottesville, with her granddaughters, Diane and Linda by her side., She was born on April 19, 1920, a daughter of the late Fred V. and Elsie (Hendershot) Reeves., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann (Castagna) DeLucca; her companion, Elsa Klein; and a number of brothers and sisters., Ms. Reeves was a long time resident of Swartswood, New Jersey, and moved to Scottsville in 1983. She attended New Bethel United Methodist., Survivors include three grandchildren, Diane DeLucca of Troy, Virginia, Debbie DeLucca of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, and Donna DeLucca of Lumberton, North Carolina; an adopted daughter, Linda Garrison of Troy, Virginia; and two great-granddaughters, Jami and Loran MacClean., Ms. Reeves requested no formal services and burial will occur at a later date in Baleville Cemetery in New Jersey., The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of The Laurels, especially Unit 1, where she resided for the past two years., Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville is handling the arrangements. |
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Mrs. Genora J. Lawrence of 30 Filmore St., Petersburg, Va., who departed this life Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., The family will receive friends at the residence, and may be contacted by calling the following numbers: (804) 733-4031, (804) 733-4031, (804) 255-5531 or (804) 733-0220., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
DUKE, George Kendall Jr., 64, of Goochland, Va., passed away suddenly on October 8, 2010. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 40 years, Linda; daughter, Karen Duke; and son, George Kendall "Ken" Duke III and his wife, Crystal; and one granddaughter, Kristin Melton. He also leaves behind one sister, Brenda Duke Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Kendall Duke and Mary Parrish Duke. Remains rest at Norman Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where family will receive friends on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 Perkins Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Interment church cemetery. |
JACKSON - George M. Sr. Jesus said I am the Resurrection, and The Life; he that believeth in Me though he were dead, yet shall he live. We miss and love you dad. Rhonda, Saundra, George Lamont, & Gregory |
Glada H. Goins Glada Helton Goins, 89, of Bland died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Funeral service was held Sunday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Bland Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Kathy Haga and Dennis Moore officiating. A graveside service was held Monday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Bland Cemetery. She was born Nov. 7, 1920, in McDowell County, W.Va., daughter of the late John Henry and Mae Cook Helton. She was a member of the Bland-Leyburn Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed needlework, crafts, playing Bingo and NASCAR Racing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Robert Goins Sr.; a son, Victor "Sonny" Robert Goins Jr.; a daughter, Louise Nelson; four brothers; four sisters; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie Mae and Jerry Hayes of Dublin, Betty and Kenneth Carter of Bastian, Sharon and Mack Wolfe of Fairlawn; four sons and daughters-in-law, Richard W. Sr. and Karen Goins of Mt. Airy, N.C., David L. and Barbara Goins of Wytheville, John F. and Kim Goins, Doug L. and Jenny Goins, all of Bland; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Goins of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Walter Helton, Fletcher Helton and Harvey Dee Helton; three sisters, Flora Lee Marsh, Roberta Hutchins and Gaynell Key, all of North Carolina; 27 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran-Presbyterian Fellowship Hall Fund, c/o John Goins, P.O. Box 192, Bland, VA 24315; or a charity of choice. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Thurman G. Godfrey VIRGINIA BEACH - Thurman G. Godfrey, 83, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 3, 2010. He is survived by ..... |
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Henry Wilson Carwile Sr. Henry Wilson Carwile Sr., age 88, a retired dairy farmer of Madisonville, VA, went home to the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2010. He was born March 9, 1922 to James Henry and Grace Roberts Carwile. Henry was a veteran of World War II having served with the 1081st Signal Corp in North Africa and Italy, and a charter member of Appomattox Pentecostal Holiness Church. Henry served faithfully as a deacon and church officer for over fifty years. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Virginia Whitlow Carwile; four children, Cynthia C. Jones (Kurtis), Henry W. Carwile Jr. (Augusta), Thomas Duane Carwile, James Edward Carwile; five grandchildren, Tracey C. Hottle, Kendall Carwile, Seth Carwile, Alan Jones (Misty), Karen Jones; four great-grandchildren, Caden Hottle, Lynden Hottle, Liam Hottle, A. J. Jones; one sister, Verna C. Harris of Wakefield; and five nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter and son; his parents; and three brothers, James Russell Carwile, Wilbur Thomas Carwile, and Cleveland Lewis Carwile. A Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2010, in Spring Creek Baptist Church, Darlington Heights, VA, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home on Saturday, October 9, 2010, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.browningduffer.com. |
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Joseph G. Harris Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Joseph G. Harris Jr. passed away Oct. 7, 2010 at his residence. Born in Aurora, Ill., in 1929, ..... |
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Oct 8, 2010 EDEN, N.C. — Harvey Swanson Handy, 81, of 6370 Legendary Lane, Wedgefield, S.C., died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Forrest Oakes Health Care in Albemarle. Boone-Reynolds Funeral Home in Eden is in charge of arrangements. |
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Moses Harvey NORFOLK - Moses Harvey of the 2200 block of Maltby Ave., passed away Oct. 5, 2010 at his home. He was born ..... |
DANA, Hattie Earl ReVeal, 98, of Carrsville, died October 8, 2010 at Consulate Healthcare Center in Windsor. She was born in Boyne City, Mich. the daughter of the late John and Mary Besaw Earl. She was predeceased by her two husbands, Vernon P. ReVeal and Ray Dana. Left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Polly ReVeal of Buffalo, N.Y., Jerry R. Parnell (Melvin) of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Alice R. Pope (David) of Carrsville, and Irene Dana of Boyne City, Mich.; two sons, Bill ReVeal (Evelyn) of Ivor and George ReVeal of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Collosse Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas J. Spizzirri officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday (today) at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin and other times at the home of Krystal Romines, 8009 Stuart Drive, Suffolk, Va. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1000, Suffolk, Va. 23517. www.wrightfuneralhome.org |
Hazel Dean Ragan BRISTOL, Tenn. Hazel Dean Ragan, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Broadmore Assisted Living. Hazel was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., and lived in the Bristol area all her life. She attended Paperville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ragan was preceded in death by her parents, William Freeland Wells and Bertie Ellen Rogers Wells; and two brothers, Hartsel and Rayburn Wells. She is survived by: her husband, Warner Ragan; son, Terry Ragan and wife Mary; grandchildren, Field Ragan and wife Carrie, Michael Ragan and wife Melinda and Daniel Ragan; sister, Helen Leonard; brother, Harold Eugene Wells and wife Shirley; special niece, Donna Herron and husband, Johnny; and serveral neices and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Ragan will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Light officiating. The committal service and burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m., Sunday, prior to the funeral service. Online condolences may be registered by visiting |
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Mary Sue Heckman VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Sue (Red) Heckman, 65, of the 1000 block of Gauguin Drive, passed away Oct. 7, 2010 in ..... |
Ring Helen Brewer Ring, 82, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Elkhorn, W.Va., on March 30, 1928, to the late William and Nerva Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Barlow; a grandson, David Patrick Ring; and two brothers, Roger Lee Shupe and David Shupe. She had worked as a seamstress in various factories and retired from Food City. She was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Ring; her sons, Paul Ring and wife, Hylton, of Virginia Beach, David Ring of Chilhowie, and Ralph P. Ring and wife, Elena, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; her daughters, Patricia Rajput and husband, Gagan, of Kingston, Tenn., Anna Lisberg and husband, Wayne, of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Karen Woods and husband, Don, of Quarryville, Pa.; three sisters, Melba and William Shupe of Chilhowie, Sue Farmer of Chilhowie, and Elizabeth Komives of Bradenton, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, from Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Interment will follow in Grosses Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. |
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Melvin T. Hill NORFOLK - Melvin T. "Pete" Hill, 59, of the 2400 block of Kennon Ave., went to eternal rest in his home ..... |
BRUMITT, Howard Berry, 84, passed away October 8, 2010 in Richmond. He was born in Johnson City, Tenn., the son of Elbert K. Brumitt and Pauline Sell Brumitt. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School and had an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. When the war ended, he resigned from there and went to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where he was awarded a degree in Architectural Engineering. He was a retired architect, having worked for Merrill C. Lee for 13 years and Carneal & Johnson for 23 years. He was the widower of Margureite Ford Brumitt; and is survived by a daughter, Marcia Brumitt Custalow; and a son, Howard Mark Brumitt (Deborah), both of Richmond; two granddaughters; one cousin, Bill G. Smith of Johnson City, Tenn.; and a special friend and caregiver of Richmond. Howard was a kind, loving, caring and generous gentleman and he will be missed. He resided at Ginter Hall South. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 10, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Parham Chapel - Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mausoleum at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. Online condolences: woodyfuneralhomeparham.com. |
Hugh Winston Shaffer PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Hugh Winston Shaffer, 90, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., to the late George William and Lula Bell Pullon Shaffer. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the European Theater and earning five battle stars. He was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge No. 559. He was a carpenter by trade and loved to farm. He was a proud man, enjoyed eating and enjoyed driving around and seeing God's work. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jeanine Glover Shaffer; a daughter, Shirley Shaffer Haynes and husband, Ray of Kingsport, Tenn.; two sons, Ernest W. Shaffer and wife, Rochelle of Kingsport, Tenn., and James Richard Shaffer and wife, Jean of Bluff City, Tenn.; three sisters, Thelma Giesler of Kingsport, Tenn., Ida Hunt of Blountville, Tenn., and Mary Lee Moudy of Maryville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Amanda Haynes Doty, Stephanie Haynes Shaffer, Samantha Shaffer, Mary Shaffer, Jamison Shaffer, Jessica Wagner and Elijah Greer; six great-grandchildren, Bryson Doty, Lane Shaffer, James Shaffer, Zac Calhoun, Isis Wagner and Max Wagner and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Blountville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ike Brighton and Rev. Roland Whittemore officiating. Burial will follow in Blountville Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Bristol |
SILVER SPRING, MD. - Hughes Redcross, native of Ordinary and Hayes, Va., in Gloucester County passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at the Friends Nursing Home in Sandy Spring, Md. |
HILL, Irma Collins, of Richmond, departed this life October 6, 2010. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. |
Andrews Funeral home, Gloucester, Va., is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
HUDGINS (Bock), Isabelle M., 88, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Franklin Hudgins Sr.; and son, Charlie Franklin Hudgins Jr. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Linda Eaton and husband, Toney, Brenda Wills and husband, Ray, both of Mechanicsville, and Lisa Zicafoose and husband, Wayne, of Aylett; and a devoted friend, Erwin. "Nanny" had seven loving grandchildren, Jeff, Jill, Jason, Jolie, Jonathan, Jake and Samantha; and seven great-grandchildren, Matthew, Jeremy, Gracie, Joseph, Caleb, Chase and Jordan. Isabelle devoted many years to NARFE and an amazing 24 years to the Blue Star Cowboys Recreation Association in Mechanicsville. The family will receive friend on Sunday, October 10, from 2 to 8 p.m., at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 11, at the funeral home, with interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses in Hospice and Oncology at Memorial Regional Hospital, who dedicated many hours of love to our Mama. www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com |
James Warner Nichols James Warner "Jimmy Nick" Nichols, 53, of Sugar Hill Rd., Brookneal passed away Friday, October 8, 2010 at Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston. Mr. Nichols was born in South Boston on March 18, 1957 a son of James E. Nichols of Keysville and Reva Pollard Nichols of Brookneal. In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother, Ricky Nichols and friend, Terry Wade, one sister, Barbara Martin and husband Gerald all of Brookneal; one niece, Heidi Miller and husband Rodney of Yorktown, their sons Reese Miller of Yorktown and Ross Singleton of Brookneal; devoted Aunts and Uncle, Nancy and Bruce Wade of Charlotte Court House, Bessie Pollard of Brookneal. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday, October 11, 2010 at Falling River Baptist Church by the Rev. Keith Williams and Mr. Carl Breedlove with interment to follow in New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery, Scuffletown. The family will receive friends from 3:00-4:30 pm Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal and other times at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Gerald Martin, Sugar Hill Rd., Brookneal. |
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 |
James E. Dixon, 78, of Charlottesville, has gone fishin'., He was born in Greenville, North Carolina, on July 14, 1932, the son of the late Otis and Helen Dixon. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Adrienne White Dixon., Jimmy was a retired electrician and passed away at his home on Thursday October 7, 2010., He is survived by his two sons, Randall E. Dixon of Charlottesville and Jesse M. Dixon and his wife, Rebecca, of New Gloucester, Maine; five grandchildren, Paul, Holly, Lauran, Hannah and Luke., A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the funeral home., The family would like to thank special friends, Ron, Christie, Kim, Lynne and Dr. Bruce Clemons and staff for their care and attention to Jimmy., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906. |
James Edward Haga BRISTOL, Tenn. A graveside service for Mr. Haga will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in the Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Bristol, Honor Guard. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Haga has requested donations to be made to, , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942; or Children Miracle Network, P.O. Box 1069, Kingsport, TN 37660. Online condolences may be registered at |
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HALL, James Cecil, 78, died October 7, 2010 at his home with loved ones at his side. Cecil was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men's Group. He was retired from Chesapeake Corporation. Cecil very much enjoyed hunting and fishing and was also a fan of bluegrass music. He will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Thelma L. Hall; daughter, Diane H. Williams and husband, Russell; son, Michael K. Hall; granddaughter, Kathy Rawls and husband, Pete; great-grandsons, Jeremy and Jonathan. Funeral services officiated by Reverend Rita Staul will be held 3 p.m. Monday at Salem United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Shacklefords Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family would like to thank all the caregivers, especially Darlene, Tamara, Cheri and Pat, who had loved and cared for him and given so much support to his family. In memory of Cecil, memorial contributions may be given to Parkinson Foundation, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, Va. 22102, or Salem United Methodist Church, 11408 Salem Church Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061. |
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He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Louise M. Bass; a son, Brent Bass; three daughters, Sydney Lester and her husband, Andrew of Richmond, Lauren Bass of Norfolk, Hannah Bass of Yorktown; his mother, Evelyn Bass of Knoxville, Tenn.; and a brother, Michael Bass of Jonesborough, Tenn. |
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Owen Jenkins SUFFOLK - Owen Jenkins, 82, passed away Oct. 7, 2010 at his home. Born in Weldon, N.C., he was the son of ..... |
Jennie C. Morris Jennie Lou Crockett Morris, 86, of Wytheville died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at noon at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Jennifer L. Blevins BRISTOL, Va. Jennifer L. Blevins, age 59, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, in the Wellmont Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born in Abingdon, Va., on November 18, 1950, a daughter of Jack Stanley Faust and Cora Lee Richardson Faust. Jennifer will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a former employee at Lowes of Bristol where she worked as a head cashier and was an avid collector of Wizard of Oz collectibles. She attended Bethel Baptist Church where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cora Lee Richardson Faust; and one brother, Tony Ray Faust. Survivors include her husband, Junior H. Blevins of Bristol Virginia; father, Jack Faust of Bristol Tennessee; one daughter, Charlotte Johnson and husband, Russell of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Eric Blevins and wife, Amy of Bristol Virginia; four grandchildren whom she truly loved and admired, Avery and Garrett Johnson and Boyce and Addie Blevins; three sisters, Connie Cross, Cathy Campbell and Pam Faust all of Bristol Virginia; several nieces and nephews and a host of special friends. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Bernard Grunstra for the care and compassion he showed their loved one. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, from the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Dillard officiating. Burial will follow in Odum Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Russell Johnson, Dwayne Campbell, Luke Booher, Jason Cross, Tony Campbell and Cody Campbell. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday evening at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058, in her memory. A book of memories is available online at |
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Oct 8, 2010 The funeral for Jewell Hall Whitehead, 76, of Bassett, who died Oct. 6, 2010, at her home, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bassett Funeral Service with the Rev. Lew Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. She was born Sept. 10, 1934, in Henry County to Haze Hall and Susie Hardie Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Whitehead; a sister, Eulalah Weaver; and four brothers, Charlie Hall, Marvin L. Hall, Carl Wade Hall and Weldon O. Hall. She had worked for the past 10 years at Quality Mart in Collinsville. Surviving are a son, Ronald Eugene Whitehead of Bassett; a sister, Beulah H. Moore of Martinsville; one grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews. |
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Oct 8, 2010 KING, N.C. — John Carlyle Johnson, 67, of King, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. He was born Nov. 26, 1941, in McDowell County, W.Va., to Elsworth Garland Johnson and Nannie Louise Dean Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Gail Phipps Johnson; five sisters, Sylvia Wade of Martinsville, Va., Linda Petrovich, Eileen Tackett, Brenda Clark and Thelma Tuttle; four brothers, Paul Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Jimmy Johnson and Jackie Johnson. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Slate Funeral Home in King with Brother Chester Wall and Brother Randy Phipps officiating. Burial will be in King Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from noon until time for the service today at the funeral home. |
CHERNAULT, John "Johnny" or "Big John," 69, of Worsham, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 in Centra Southside Community Hospital, Farmville. Born September 13, 1941, he was the only child of the late Elmira Elizabeth McCourt Chernault and Raymond Barksdale "Boo" Chernault. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Ann Bryant Chernault; two children, Danielle Renee Chernault of Herndon, Va., and Raymond Leonard Chernault and wife, Billie Jo, of Worsham; and a granddaughter, Rachel Lynn Chernault of Worsham. A 1963 alumnus of Ferrum Junior College and a 1961 graduate of Prince Edward Academy and Worsham School, Johnny worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Green Bay and Hampden-Sydney for over 40 years. He considered his co-workers as part of his extended family and made lifelong friends that he cherished. In addition to being a member of College Church at Hampden-Sydney, Johnny was an active member of the Prince Edward Ruritan Club and served on the Prince Edward County Farm Bureau Board. He was a former member of the Farmville Odd Fellows Lodge and Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department. Like his father, "Boo," one of Johnny's passions was farming. He loved working hay and corn and raising beef cattle. Between farm chores and Nancy's "honey-do" list, there was never any "down-time" on the farm. Johnny was devoted to his wife, Nancy, of 40 years. He never missed an opportunity to tell friends, family and strangers how he found the best woman ever. The past seven years of his life were made especially sweet by his granddaughter, Rachel. No matter how Johnny's day was going, seeing his "Sugar" always brightened his day. She was a glittering star in his eyes and he looked forward to getting her off the school bus every day so he, Rachel and Nana (Nancy) could work on homework, spelling words or feed the cows. Johnny had just finished teaching Rachel how to drive the E-Z-Go. He made sure that everyone knew Rachel was one of the sweetest gifts he was ever given. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 at College Church Hampden-Sydney. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Puckett Funeral Home of Farmville is in charge of arrangements. |
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John T. McBryan, John Thomas McBryan, 57, of Mount Vernon Street, Waynesboro, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2010., He was born on October 14, 1952, in Danville, Pennsylvania, a son of John Edward and Elizabeth Mae (Fetzer) McBryan. He was an employee of McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft., He was preceded in death by his parents., Surviving are a sister, Joyce Tierney of Fairburn, Georgia; and three brothers, Edward McBryan of South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and Ronald and Robert McBryan, both of Milton, Pennsylvania., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Bear Funeral Home in Churchville. Friends are invited to come with special memories of John to share. |
SMITHFIELD - Joseph "Joe" William Vieira Sr. 65, went to his heavenly home, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. |
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BOOKER, Mr. Joshua H. "Richmond Slim" Jr., of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 6, 2010 at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Gracie L. Booker; children, Michael Bey, Barbara Lewis (Andrew), Melvin Booker and Tyrone Bey of Richmond, Va., and Joshua Bey of Petersburg, Va.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one son-in-law, two sisters-in-law; devoted cousin and caregiver, Peggie Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. His remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church, 2901 Mechanicsville Tpke., on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. Pastors Billy Hill and Wilbert Talley officiating. |
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Karen Joyce Snapp ABINGDON, Va. Karen Joyce Snapp passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. She was born in Smyth Co, Va., on March 15, 1947, to the late Thomas and Annie Montgomery Dye. She had lived most of her life in Washington Co., Va. She enjoyed the love of her dogs and painting, knitting, crocheting, and attending craft shows. She was a member of the Mears Club and the Mountain Empire Amateur Radio Society. Karen worked as a pharmacy assistant at East Gate Pharmacy for several years and most recently worked as a bookkeeper for Roger's Garage. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Allen Snapp; son, James Anthony Snapp; and two sisters, Henrietta Sexton and Margaret Kathleen "Kitty" Brittenham. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa L. Counts and husband Greg of Abingdon, Sheila Snapp Widner and Ron of Abingdon; one sister, Anne Rouse and husband Dennis of Galax; four grandchildren, Kevin Widner, Kaila Keast, Gaelen and Connor Counts; two brother-in-laws, Ronald Brittenham and Warren Sexton; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service and anytime at the family home, 538 Norfolk Street, Abingdon, Va. Those wishing to express sympathy online may visit |
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Lewis Atwell, "Pat" Gray, Lewis Atwell "Pat" Gray, 85, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia., He was born on July 27, 1925, in Botetourt County, son of the late Walter L. and Rebecca Nester Gray., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Moyer Gray; and a sister, Ruth Taylor., Mr. Gray was a member of Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church and was retired from the N & W Railroad with 43 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, and loved his cat., Survivors include his children, Carolyn Gray Nicholls and her husband, Tom Jackie Gray Estes, Diane Gray Marion and her husband, Richard, Rodney Gray and his wife, Teresa, Connie Gray and Alice Jean Gray, all of Waynesboro; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Muriel Short of Roanoke. He is also survived by a special friend, Peggy Quick., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church with the Reverend Paul LaPrevotte officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service., A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park., Family and friends may visit the family at the residence of his daughter, Carolyn Nicholls, 21 Peak Lane, Waynesboro., Memorial contributions may be made, in Lewis Gray's memory, to the Missionary Fund at Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church, 901 Shenandoah Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro., Relatives and friends may send condolences, share memories, and sign the online guest register book at |
Patrick Linda Louise Patrick, 58, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville surrounded by her family. She was born in Smyth County to the late George and Edna Whitt Patrick and was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Patrick. She was a member of The Church of God on Friendly Circle in Marion, where she was loved by all the church members. She worked at Buster Brown and Smyth County Community Hospital and will always be remembered as a person with a heart of gold who loved to take care of people. She was a loving sister, sister-in-law and servant of God. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Ginger McMahan and husband, Ralph, of Chilhowie; brother and sister-in-law, Ricky Patrick Sr. and wife, Betty, of Atkins; nieces and nephews who considered her their "Nana at Heart," Lindsay McMahan, Ashleigh McMahan, Cody McMahan, Shawn Patrick, and Ricky Patrick Jr. and wife, Tassy; great-nephew and -niece, Kevin Patrick and Kaylee Patrick; several loving aunts, including two very special aunts, Mary Geneva Brown of Marion and Mary Caroline Ratliff of Chilhowie; a cousin she thought of as Sissy, Cindy Brewer of Marion; several loving family members and friends; and her church family and co-workers at Smyth County Community Hospital Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Brother Shawn Womack and Brother Jerry Anders officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, . Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements. |
Lou Jean Sweet Rogersville, Tenn. Lou Jean Sweet, age 81 of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, after an extended illness at Signature Health Care, Rogersville. She was a member of Green Spring Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Sweet was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Homer Sweet; parents, Edward W. and Pearl Gobble Wise; brothers, Edward H. Wise Jr. and Thomas J. Wise. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Sweet of Bristol Tennessee, Patricia Thaxton and husband, David of Statesville, N.C., and Rev. Dr. Janet Richardson of Bean Station and Mary Jane Fink and husband, Chris of Rogersville; five grandchildren, Sophia Fink, Chad Eason and wife, Janna, Lee Thaxton and wife, Maggie, T. J. Richardson and Katy Richardson; four great grandchildren, Troy Eason, McKenzie Eason, Maggie Eason and Joseph Eason; a number of nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville and other times at the home of Mary Jane and Chris Fink, 715 Meadow View Lane, Rogersville. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Green Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Rose officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Green Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 22007 Green Spring Church Road, Abingdon, VA 24211 Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Sweet family. Online condolences may be made at |
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A celebration of Louise's life will be held at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park with Dr. Danny Owens officiating. |
BEATTIE, Margaret Lucille, 93, of Rockville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wilson Beattie Sr.; and son, David Lee Beattie. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Rivera of Phoenix, Ariz.; son, Harold W. Beattie Jr.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Interment private. |
Mary Anne Celeste (Mimi) Humphrey Mary Anne Celeste (Mimi) Humphrey,, 52, of Lenoir City, TN and West Palm Beach, FL, died October 7th at Park West Medical Center after a brief illness. Mimi was born November 6, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of Elizabeth Ryland Humphrey and Frederick Gavin Humphrey. Mimi graduated from Seven Hills School in Lynchburg, VA and attended Mary Baldwin College and East Tennessee State University. She was a world traveler, working as a flight attendant in the private airline industry for her entire career. She lived in Houston, TX and West Palm Beach, FL prior to moving to Lenoir City, TN in 2009 to follow the love of her life Neil Zabo. She and Neil were happily planning their wedding up to the end of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert (Bobby) Ryland Humphrey. She is survived by her fianc‚, Neil Zabo of Lenoir City, TN; two sisters; Laurie (Edward) Tillett of Danville, VA, Heidi (Nikolas) Larum of Virginia Beach, VA; and her brother Ted (Lori) Humphrey, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and her two beloved cats, Fred and Heidi-cat. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9th at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Paws for The Cause/TriCounty Humane Society, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433. A Celebration of Mimi's life will be held in West Palm Beach Florida on November 4th. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Humphrey family. www.clickfuneralhome.com |
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Makenzie Hope "Hopie" Presnell KINGSPORT, Tenn. Makenzie Hope "Hopie" Presnell, was born on July 29, 2010, infant daughter of Council James "C. J." Presnell and Kimberly Michelle O'Neal-Presnell, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 at the Upper East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. Survivors include beside parents, maternal grandparents, Roy William O'Neal Jr. and Gloria Mae O'Neal; paternal grandparents, Council James Presnell Sr. and Tammy Yamashiro; paternal great-grandparents, Richard and Lucille Perry; uncles and aunts: Charlie Hicks and wife, Crystal, Jody Hicks and wife, Wendy; several cousins Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at All for Jesus Church of God (The Father's House) 948 Beaver Creek Road, Bluff City, TN 37618, with Pastor Brenda Viers, Pastor Sam Rasnake and Randall Neece officiating. The committal and entombment will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Pastor Brenda Viers can be reached at 747-1595. Online condolences may be registered at |
Mara Ezernieks Evans, Mara Ezernieks Evans, 67, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Hospice House., She was born on February 23, 1943, in Gulbene, Latvia, the daughter of the late Janis and Anna Kesners Ezernieks., Mara and her family immigrated to the United States when she was five years old to Strayhorn, Mississippi, moved to Halls, Tennessee, and finally settled in Memphis, Tennessee. She became a Naturalized Citizen at 13 years old and completed high school in 1961at East High School. She worked for several years as an EEG Technician at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and retired as an Executive Secretary in the banking industry and moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. When crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains at Afton Mountain, Mara proclaimed her new home was the most beautiful place in the world. After establishing our new home she immediately joined the Virginia Master Gardeners' Program. After completing her training she received Letters of Appreciation for working on new Master Gardener Training programs, being a Mentor, a Service Award for volunteering more than 2,000 hours, and earned Master Gardener of the Year for 2004. She received a Letter of Appreciation from the Jefferson Area Board for Aging for her time and caring of their horticulture therapy program and the Healing Arts Garden. Additionally she broadened her learning by completing the Tree Steward Training given through the Virginia Department of Forestry., Mara loved her adopted country, her family, especially the grandchildren and anyone who wanted to talk, learn, or know anything about gardening. She was proud to be of Latvia descent and was always ready to celebrate and share all Latvian customs. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful personality, always offering encouragement and never letting anything get her down., She is survived by her husband Hayward D. Evans of Charlottesville, Virginia; and her two children, her daughter, Jennifer Tomes and her husband, Keith, of Memphis, Tennessee, and their three children, Sydney Brittain, Sadie Braxton, and Summer Bronwyn; her son, Gregory King and his wife, Bonnie, and their two children, Anna Leigh and Skylar Ross of Memphis, Tennessee; her brother, Uldis and his wife, Linda, of Alexandria, Virginia, and their two children, Kevin and Vanessa. She is also survived by her special cousins, Maruta Krastins and her husband, Evars, Juris Jurbergs and his wife, Gunta, both of Memphis, Tennessee, and Atis Jurbergs and his wife, Diane, of Chicago, Illinois. Special friends in her life were Elsa Powell and Wanda White, both of Memphis, Tennessee. Other special friends were Tom Walsh, Dr. Sue McCoy, Charlotte Herbert, Margie Giuliano, Suzanne Drinkard, Larry and Elizabeth Randall, M. Adamson, Grif and Jane Ann Griffis and many of the other Master Gardeners for their friendship and support the last several months., The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Doctor Susan Modesitt, Doctor Melissa Henrietta, RN, Jana Briedis-Ruiz, cancer coordinator, entire University of Virginia Oncology Department, entire staff at the Infusion Center at University of Virginia Medical Center; nurses, Mary Dillon, Kathy Roach, Suzanna, Sara and Ann with Hospice of the Piedmont and nurses, Lori Connolly, Wendy and Amber and the entire staff at the Hospice House., A memorial service will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the Chapel of Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 North First Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
Peggy and her husband enjoyed collecting, showing, and looking at antique automobiles. She was an active member of the Susquehanna Valley Region Model "A" Restorers Club; BMW Car Club of America; Red Rose Antique Auto Club of Lancaster County, Pa.; Lanco MG Club; and the Antique Automobile Club of America Hershey Region. |
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KIRKLAND, Marilyn Hines, 83, of Boykins, passed away at home with her family by her side October 7, 2010. She was born in Queens, N.Y. the daughter of Louis and Lillian Hines, both originally of Southampton County. As a child, Mrs. Kirkland spent happy summers in Boykins with her extended family, and later returned to make Boykins her home in 2003. She was a member of Boykins Baptist Church and its Ruth Class. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband and childhood sweetheart, Mutt Kirkland of Boykins; her daughter, Gretchen Moore, and husband, Jeff Moore, and her granddaughter, Lauren Moore, all of Cary, N.C. Funeral will be conducted October 11 at 1 p.m. at Beechwood Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boykins Baptist Church, 32057 Main St., Boykins, Va. 23827, or to the Hospice program of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Health Foundation, 6015 Poplar Hall Dr., Suite 308, Norfolk, Va. 23502. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is assisting the family. www.wrightfuneralhome.org |
M.K. was a dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he was involved in several ministries. He was also a member of the Newport News Alumnae Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. |
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Melissa K. Moore Melissa Kaye Kitts Moore, 47, of Max Meadows died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Lewis officiating. She was born June 8, 1963, in Wythe County. She attended Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Maynard Kitts; and a sister, Sylvia JoAnne Kitts Fisher. Survivors include her husband, Michael Moore of Max Meadows; two daughters, Amy Cassandra Moore McGraw of Max Meadows and Sarah Hope Moore of Wythe County; a granddaughter, Trinity Laken McGraw of North Carolina; her mother, Lakie Kitts of Wytheville; two sisters, Alice Kitts Tate and Kathy Kitts Umberger, both of Wytheville; six brothers, James Stuart Kitts of Wytheville, William Ricky Kitts of St. Petersburg, Fla., Fred Maynard Kitts Jr. and Stephen Dulane Kitts, both of Wytheville, Charles Jay Kitts of Walnut Grove, N.C., and Bryan Felty Kitts of Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Allison Melvin F. Allison, 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at his home in Saltville. He was born July 16, 1918, to the late Albert W. Allison and Mary Walls Allison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Lee Taylor Allison; one brother, Herman Allison; and one sister, Maxie Cannon. He was a United States, veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include two sons, Kyle W. "Skip" Allison and wife, Rebecca, of Bristol and Allen F. Allison of Saltville; one brother, Anthony Allison and wife, Carla, of Portsmouth; three sisters, Evelyn and husband, Kyle Hayden, of Saltville, Marie Hayden of Glade Spring, and Corrina and husband, Kyle Woodward, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one grandson, Michael W. Allison; two granddaughters, Lisa Surber and husband, Jim, and Nikki Allison; one great-granddaughter, Beth Surber; two great-grandsons, Chris Allison and Dylan Waddell; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with his brother-in-law, the Rev. John Taylor, officiating. Military rites will be included. The family will receive friends at Henderson Funeral Home from noon until 1:40 p.m. on Saturday prior to the graveside service. Online condolences may be made to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
A viewing will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct 10, at Crocker Funeral Home, 900 E Washington Street, Suffolk, Va. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday Oct 11, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 2717 N Armistead Ave. Hampton, Va., where a second viewing will be held 2 hours prior to the start of the service. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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In lieu of expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to be sent to The ARC of the Virginia Peninsula, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or a charity of your choice. |
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Milton H. Moore CHESAPEAKE - Milton H. Moore, 87, passed away peacefully Oct. 7, 2010. He was predeceased by his first wife, Tessie Price ..... |
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Winifred W. Moore PORTSMOUTH - Services for Winifred Wrenn Moore will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. ..... |
Nancy Louvenia Jones PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Nancy Louvenia Jones, 69, went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her brothers, Bruce Thompson and an infant brother, James Thompson; sisters, Charlotte Smith and Geneva Cross. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Carl Jones; son, Carl Lee Jones Jr. and wife Betty; daughters, Janice Harvey and husband Gary, Linda Irvin and husband Keith, Brenda Jones and significant other Dana; brother, Samuel Thompson and wife Lucille; sisters, Mary McGhee, Carol Mullins; grandchildren, Don Dishner, Kira Faidley, Josh Dishner, Cindi Harvey and Richard Jones; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Dishner, Xanady Faidley, Joy Dishner, Lauren Faidley, C.J. Holliday and an unborn great-grandchild due in January. The family of Nancy Jones will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tri-Cities Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jared Wood officiating. Graveside service will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Family and friends are asked to meet at graveside by 1:45 p.m. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Glenn Birkett, Dr. David Beckner, Gary Harvey, Keith Irvin, Eddie Cross, Gary Smith and Jerry Smith. For more information please call 423-323-5167 or to leave online condolences visit |
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In Loving Memory OfVelma H. NealFebruary 26, 1914 October 9, 1998Laid to Rest - October 15, 1998 Memories are treasures, no one can steal. ..... |
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Robert V. Nelson PORTSMOUTH - Robert Vincent Nelson, 51, was taken from us too soon on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. A native of Portsmouth, ..... |
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James B. Oglethorpe VIRGINIA BEACH - James B. Oglethorpe, 94, of the 400 block of Cedar Lane, passed away Oct. 8, 2010 in his ..... |
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Pansy Lou Boling LYMAN, S.C. The family will receive friends for Pansy Lou Boling from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church, 1727 Chinquapin Grove Road, Bluff City, TN. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul E. Johnson and Rev. Michael Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Dingus, Brooks Shipley, Hank Hill, Matthew Boling, Nathan Dingus and Charles Boling. Please visit |
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Patsy Carol Turner CASTLEWOOD, Va. Patsy Carol Turner, 66, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, Va. She was born in Russell County, Va., daughter of the late Brady and Elsie James Blevins. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Greer and Nancy Johnson. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church on Gravel Lick in Castlewood, Va. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Gilbert Turner; one daughter, Patricia Duncan and husband, Wayne of Carterton, Va.; three sons, Bruce Turner of Castlewood, Va., Carl Wayne Turner and wife, Kelly of Castlewood, and Wesley Turner and wife, Mollie of Castlewood; three sisters, Betty Smith of Lebanon, Va., Margaret Haley of Lebanon, and Brenda Monahan and husband, Mike of Roanoke, Va.; four brothers, Benny Blevins of Portsmouth, Va., Grady Blevins of North Carolina, Delmar Blevins of Lebanon, Va., and Johnny Blevins of Lebanon; six grandchildren, Matthew Duncan, Donavon Turner, Patrick Turner, Carl Wesley Turner, Emilee Grace Turner and Ryan Kiser; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Patsy Carol Turner will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Elder Jimmy Amos and Elder Terry O'Quinn officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va. Pallbearers will be Michael Monahan, Joe Holbrook, Coe Turner, Wayne Duncan, Michael Smith and Scotty Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. On line condolences may be sent to the Turner family through our website at |
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COLLINS, Peggy Call, 63, of Richmond, passed away October 6, 2010. She is survived by her husband, L.C. Collins; her mother, Rose Marie Call; three children, Cliff Collins and his wife, Marcia, Steve Collins and Raymond Collins and his wife, Patricia; four grandchildren, Alexis, Macy, Nathan and Zachary; four brothers, Michael, Greg, Mark and Jeff Call; and one sister, Kim Burris. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment Washington Memorial Park. |
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Rachel O. Vipperman Rachel Ann Overbay Vipperman, 78, of Rural Retreat died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at her home. Funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. A committal service was held Friday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. She was born July 7, 1932, in Atkins, daughter of the late John Henry and Laura Bell Barnes Overbay. She was a member of the Groseclose First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Andrew Vipperman; and siblings, Flossie, Frank, Henry, Noah, James, Ray, Talmadge and Irene. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Eva Vipperman of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Mary Ann Vipperman of Rural Retreat and Jason Vipperman and wife, Lisa, of Eighty Four, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Wayne Vipperman and Angel Baby #2; a sister, Viola Overbay of Atkins; a brother, Rubin Overbay of Knoxville, Tenn.; and special friend, Deborah Semones. The family extends a special thanks to Hospice of Southwest Virginia. Memorial donations may be made to the, . Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of the arrangements. |
Hoofnagle Reba Pugh Hoofnagle, 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at Smyth County Community Hospital with her daughter and son by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, her parents and siblings. She took great pride in being a caring mother and devoted housewife. All who knew her will always remember her beautiful yard and gardens and the wonderful meals and hospitality in her home. She was an active member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church in Atkins. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Logan, and a son, Joseph Hoofnagle and wife, Gail Hoofnagle, of Atkins; seven grandchildren, Charles Hoofnagle, Larkin Petralli, Greg Hoofnagle, Teresa P. Mallow, Tracy Eastridge, Heidi Pafford and Andrew Hoofnagle; great-grandchildren, Adrienne Aquino, Cody and Sarah Hoofnagle, Abby and Beth Ann Eastridge, Matthew and Adam Hoofnagle, Charlotte and Josephine Mallow, and Exenia Pafford; her first great-great-grandchild, Kylie Aquino-Lopez; a special niece, Mrs. Pat Berry and daughter, Leah; and special friends, Sadie Repass and Margaret Atwood. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church in Atkins with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family received friends Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
Mrs. Reba T. Wells of 1487 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Retha I. Sexton Retha I. Sexton, 77, of Parkersburg, W.Va., died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jason McCrady and the Rev. Lance Hitt officiating. Interment will be in West End Cemetery. She was born April 18, 1933, in Max Meadows, daughter of the late William Alexander Spencer Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Arnold Sexton. She was a faithful member of the Vienna Assembly of God where she served as a benevolent factor and was a prayer warrior for many friends and family. She worked early in her life for Thorn Grocery and Kroger until devoting her life to her family. She had a passion for reading, crocheting and seeing her grandchildren succeed in life. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Billy J. Sexton; two sons, Stephen Lee Sexton and Vickie of Kernersville, N.C., William Craig Sexton of Williamstown, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Jessica Sexton, Stephen Sexton and Jonathan Sexton, all of North Carolina, Matt Sexton and Marlee Sexton of Williamstown, W.Va.; two stepgrandchildren, Amanda Bryant and Kristen Bryant of North Carolina; four great-grandchildren, Kailee Sexton, Zachary Weavil, Julianna Barajas and Natalia Bryant; numerous nieces and nephews; and was a loving sister to Madeline Fields, Elizabeth Raines, Anna Caviness and Yvonne and Robert Smith. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. |
Richard Allen Gilbert Richard Allen Gilbert went to be with the Lord October 5, 2010, at the age of 52. He was better known as: Gibby, Ricky, Rick, Daddy Rick, and many other variations. He was an avid member of the Boy Scouts of America and devoted many years to Troop 18. He was known for his relentless compassion for others, love of the outdoors, and most importantly his quirky sense of humor. His Christian life began at a very young age, and throughout his life his testimony of love, hope, compassion, and forgiveness provided a passageway for many others who needed guidance along their path in life. His favorite verse was: "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31. His life on earth provides a legacy to many, and knowing he is soaring above us and watching over us should provide comfort to all. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mary Reed and Larry Gilbert; and grandparents, Irene Doran and Hatcher Doran. Surviving him are his wife of 30 years, Rebekah Gilbert; daughter, Rachel Myers and husband, Clint; son, Will Gilbert and wife, Kaitlin; brother, Scott Gilbert and wife, Janie; sister, Kathy Gilbert, all of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews, several cousins, many beloved friends, and best friend and companion, Ralphie. The family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wheeler United Methodist Church, and a Memorial Service will follow with Pastor Ronnie Abram officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Troop 18 Boy Scouts: 617 Ridge Dr., Piney Flats, TN 37686. In keeping with his devotion to the love and happiness of others, always remember this simple yet powerful truth: " Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Please visit |
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Oct 8, 2010 The funeral for Richard Allen Valentine, 56, who died Oct. 2, 2010, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Dodson, N.C., was held Thursday at Stanfield Miller Funeral Home with Dr. Louis Simmons officiating. Burial was in the Mount Olivet East Christian Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Clifford Beal, Jim Millner, Bernard Kidd, Kenneth Hairston, Herbert Valentine and Louis Simmons. |
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Robert J. Brown, Robert Joseph Brown, 76, of Waynesboro, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville., He was born on March 14, 1934, in Norfolk, the son of Clarence Taft Brown and Elsie Mae Brown Dean., He was an active member of Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church and had retired from DuPont with 34 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who gave his life to the Lord., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy J. Brown., Surviving are his wife, Shelby W. Brown of Waynesboro; his daughter, Dana Lin Broadway and her husband, Scott, of Richmond; his stepson, Paul "Chip" Bell of Waynesboro; a sister, Alice Brown Shevitz and her husband, Harold, of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Meghan Sevier, Emily Bell, and Blake Campbell; a great-granddaughter, Mia Sevier; and two nieces, Sherril Stinnett and Beth Eriksson., A service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church by Pastor Paul F. LaPrevotte. Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park., Active pallbearers will be Roger Basham, Chip Bell, Scott Broadway, Harry Brown, Blake Campbell, and Harold Shevitz., The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482, or the Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church Real Estate Fund, 901 Shenandoah Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980., The family requests no public viewing., Memories and condolences may be shared on-line at |
KUSTERER Robert W. "Bobby" 1/23/26 - 10/8/09 Bobby, you were the most thoughtful, considerate and generous uncle anyone could ever ask for. Your compassion for so many people was a rare and very special quality. Know that you are truly missed, loved, and will always have a very special place in your family and friends' hearts. When I lost you, I lost much more than an uncle, but I know you are enjoying eternal life with our Lord in Heaven. Love, Peggy Gress Cocke |
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. - Robert Onwood Swain, 92, entered into eternal life to be with his wife of 66 years, his daughter and friends by his side, on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. |
Roger A. Cash, RAPHINE, Roger Allen Cash, 60, of St. Marys Road, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at his residence., He was born on July 21, 1950, in Harrisonburg, a son of Dorothy Elizabeth (Davis) Cash Sandridge and the late Cecil Elmer Cash., Mr. Cash was a veteran of the United States Navy having served for 12 years. He was a Boatswain's Mate First Class, went to New Orleans for a career course and received an award for the Golden Anchor., Prior to retirement, he was employed as a carpet and vinyl installer for 38 years., In addition to his mother, family members include his companion and caregiver for 18 years, Debbie Mize; a brother, Tracy Cash of New Hope; three sisters, Bonnie Durham of Waynesboro, Anna Spitler of New Hope, and Brenda Chaplain of Staunton; three nieces; and his pets, Trouble, Sassy, Bootsie, and Tar Baby., A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at the Henry Funeral Home chapel by Chaplain Mark Westebee, the Reverend Richard Owens, and Pete Brown. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens with military honors by Stuarts Draft V. F. W. Post #9339., Active pallbearers will be Jim "Greek" Bacas, Carroll "Bull" Durham, Jeff Turner, Mel Vension, Dennis Pavlick and Jeff Martin., Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Keller, Barry Mayo, John "Big John" Farrish and Chris Cook., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at the funeral home and other times at the home of Bonnie Durham, 312 Cattle Scales Road, Waynesboro or at his residence., Condolences may be sent to the family at |
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carol Wallace Sherman, Professor Emerita of Dance at William and Mary. Survivors also include his two daughters, Bonnie Susanne Sherman of Northfield, Minn., and Laura Lyell House and husband, Bill, of Southern Pines, N.C..; and his son, David Durand Sherman of Williamsburg. He has five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. |
Roger Terry Mangus Funeral services for Roger Terry Mangus will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Mausoleum with the Rev. Eddie Leonard officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Online condolences may be registered at |
Saundra Jamerson Mitchell Saundra Jamerson Mitchell of Nashville, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 3, 2010 following a brief illness at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Saundra was born on June 24, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA to the late John Washington Jamerson and the late Mary Wilson Astin Jamerson. She lived in Rustburg, VA most of her childhood and graduated from Rustburg High School in June 1958. She married Calvin Peters of Lynchburg, VA and later married Walter Lee Mitchell of Gladys, VA. Saundra attended Mountain Empire Community College and later Belmont University in Nashville, TN where she received a bachelor's degree in music in 1993. She loved gospel and country music and while living at Trevecca Towers Retirement Center on the grounds of Trevecca Nazarene University she enjoyed teaching and assisting retired residents in the computer center and other areas. Saundra is survived by 2 sons, William David Peters of Murfreesboro, TN and Barry Alan Mitchell of Davidson, NC ; a daughter, Cynthia Lee Mitchell and grandson, Logan McKinley Maffett, both of Murfreesboro, TN; a brother William Powell Jamerson and his wife, Patti of Hampton, VA; sisters Judy Jamerson Payne and her husband, Jerry of North Myrtle Beach, SC; Billie Jamerson Sleeper and her husband, Dan of Danville, VA and Bettie Jamerson Bray and her husband, Kenny of Monroe, VA along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2010, at 7 p.m. In Trevecca Towers, on Lester Ave. At Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, TN. |
Seth Joseph Mitcho Seth Joseph Mitcho died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home after a long battle with anorexia. Seth is survived by his loving parents, Joseph and Jeanne Mitcho; sister, Sara Mitcho and her husband, Jeremy Balint; two nephews, Xavier and Quinn Balint and by his girlfriend, Elizabeth "Liza" Karlin., Seth graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1994, attended the University of Virginia where he graduated with highest honors with a degree in Systems Engineering in 1998. After graduation, Seth traveled extensively through his work as a Financial Consultant at McKinsey & Company. He spent extended time in New York City, Milan, Barbados, and Philadelphia, to name a few. He moved back to Northern Virginia in 2004. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Arlington, Virginia and a frequent visitor and volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle, Virginia., Seth loved sports, karaoke, music, and games of competition. His rare combination of intelligence and charm made him a formidable opponent and an instant friend. His young life was full of accomplishments and achievements and his eight year long battle with an eating disorder gave him sensitivity and an understanding of people and their struggles that touched many who came to know him in recent years. He was a frequent volunteer at ECHO, Food and Friends, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the Haiti Committee at Our Lady Queen of Peace parish., Family and friends are invited to celebrate Seth's life during visitation hours on Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home and Crematory, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA 22193. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 18825 Fuller Heights Rd., Triangle, VA 22172. Interment will be private., Memorial Contributions may be sent to Our Lady Queen of Peace attn. Haiti Mission Fund 2700 South 19th Street. Arlington VA 22204. Email condolences may be sent to |
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Joshua W. Snell CHESAPEAKE - Joshua W. Snell, 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, ..... |
Olinger Steven Huffard Olinger, 51, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eden and Vinnie Marshall, and his paternal grandparents, Roy and Clara Olinger. He was a veteran of the, . He was born April 18, 1959, in Saltville and attended R. B. Worthy High School, where he graduated in 1978. He had a kind heart and a special love for life; he never met anyone who wasn't a friend. Survivors include his children, Jason Daniel Olinger and Tonya Marie Olinger, and his former wife and best friend, Deborah Olinger, all of Cabot, Ark.; his parents, Joebob and Betty Olinger of Saltville; two sisters, Terri Frye and Joannou Olinger of Saltville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. Flowers will be appreciated, or a memorial contribution may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be made to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
Steven W. Cowardin 8/31/1952 - 10/5/2009 A loving heart stopped beating. All your hard work is now at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best. I miss you, Steve. Love, Mom |
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at Bethel Restoration Center, 6205 Richmond Road. Viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. only. The family will receive friends after the service at 3172 Chickahominy Road. |
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A graveside service for Tason J. Proffitt will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 3857 Rising Mount Zion Road, Sandston, Va., the Rev. Carla Lightfoot, eulogist., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Ted N. Pickle Ted Neal Pickle, 72, of Crockett died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at his home. Funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with Dr. Lee Wiggins and the Rev. Jack Rutherford officiating. A graveside committal service will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. He was born March 3, 1938, in Wythe County, son of the late Pierce Clark "Buck" and Dorothy Burger Pickle. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marie D. Pickle of Crockett; a son and daughter-in-law, Ted Wayne and Christina Pickle of Crockett; a granddaughter, Katie Lynn Pickle of Crockett; two sisters, Helen Wolfe of Marion, Mary Rhodes and husband, Blaine, of Rural Retreat; a brother, Ed Pickle of Rural Retreat; and several brothers-in-law, Memorials may be made to Virginia's Hospice of the Speedwell Volunteer Fire Department. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. |
Thomas A. Hayton Sr. Thomas Andrew Hayton Sr., 81, of Wytheville died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010. Funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in the Sharon Lutheran Cemetery at Ceres. He was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Ceres, son of the late James Cleveland and Nina Williams Hayton. He was retired from the Montgomery County Public School System in Rockville, Md., after serving for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S., with service in Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sawyers Hayton. Survivors include his children, Michael R. Ireson and Lan of Lady Lake, Fla., Wanda G. Lyons and Bill of Lexington, N.C., Thomas A. Hayton Jr. of Wytheville, Joann Hayton and Andy of Columbia, S.C.; a brother, James C. "Junior" Hayton of Ceres; grandchildren, Kenny Lyons, Michelle Lyons, Robin Lyons and Billy Lyons, all of Lexington, S.C., and Lance Cpl. Michael Ireson,, , Jacksonville, N.C.; and six great-grandchildren. On his behalf, the family thanks the staff of Unit B of Carrington Place for caring for him with love and compassion. He was a very special and kind person and will be missed by many. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Thomas E. Musser Thomas Edward "Mr. Strong" Musser of Rural Retreat passed into Heaven on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at 2:38 p.m. at in Memphis, Tenn. He was held by his parents and surrounded by the loving staff of the hospital. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Atkins with the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Interment will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion. He was born Aug. 8, 2001, and at the age of 3 ½ was diagnosed with leukemia. He fought hard and never complained. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was a testament to us all about hope, love and joy. He loved his family and friends. He loved school when he could attend. He loved baseball. He always said without a doubt in the world he was going to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates when he grew up. He loved swimming and playing with his dogs. He loved playing with his brothers. They were his lifeline. His spirit and courage touched the lives of everyone he knew. His smile and wonderful hugs warmed the hearts of all he touched. His absence leaves a vast hole in our hearts. To summarize his life with words would be impossible. The closest words that come to mind are trust. He trusted God, his family and the doctors. And love, a pure love for family, friends and life that sickness could not break, pain could not shake and death cannot take away. In the midst of our sorrow, we take comfort in the words of King David at the death of his son, that we will go to him one day. Thomas is survived by his parents, Ed and Lisa Musser and his brothers, Matthew and Andrew, all of Rural Retreat; his grandparents, Rector and Linda Currin of Sugar Grove and Mike and Carol Musser of Rural Retreat; his Aunt Robin Musser of Abingdon, Uncle Mick and Aunt Melissa Musser and cousins, Garret, Abby and Ben, all of Rural Retreat; and Uncle John and Aunt Nancy Currin and cousins, Brian and Katie, all of Blacksburg. Over the years of his treatment at, , we grew close to many people we consider our family. The staff at the hospital cared for him as if he were their own. Thomas and our family have a special love for them all, including Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., his primary leukemia doctor; and Wing H. Leung, M.D., his bone marrow transplant doctor. In addition, we grew to adore and love many of the nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, nurses and staff. There are too many to list. We are thankful for the many additional years they gave us with Thomas. Instead of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas' honor to, or you can consider becoming a partner in Hope for the hospital. Both can be made on the hospital's website at, of, , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving Thomas' family. |
Musser Thomas Edward Musser (Mr. Strong) died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at 2:38 p.m. at, in Memphis, Tenn. He was held by his parents and surrounded by the loving staff at the hospital. He was born Aug. 8, 2001, and at the age of 3½ was diagnosed with leukemia. He fought hard and never complained. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was a testament to all about hope, love and joy. He loved his family and friends. He loved school when he could attend. He loved baseball. He always said without a doubt in the world he was going to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates when he grew up. He loved swimming and playing with his dogs. He loved playing with his brothers, who were his life-line. His spirit and courage touched the lives of everyone he knew. His smile and wonderful hugs warmed the hearts of all he touched. His absence leaves a vast hole in the family's hearts. To summarize his life with words would be impossible. The closest words that come to mind are trust (he trusted his God, his family and the doctors) and love (a pure love for family, friends and life that sickness could not break, pain could not shake and death cannot take away). In the midst of sorrow, the family takes comfort in the words of King David at the death of his son that they will go to him one day. Survivors include his parents, Ed and Lisa Musser, and brothers, Matthew and Andrew, all of Rural Retreat; his grandparents, Rector and Linda Currin of Sugar Grove and Mike and Carol Musser of Rural Retreat; his aunt Robin Musser of Abingdon; his uncle Mick and aunt Melissa Musser and cousins Garret, Abby and Ben, all of Rural Retreat; and his uncle John and aunt Nancy Currin and cousins Brian and Katie, all of Blacksburg. Over the years of his treatment at, , the family grew close to many people it considers family. The staff at the hospital cared for him as if he were their own. The family has a special love for them all, including Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., his primary leukemia doctor, and Wing H. Leung, M.D., his bone-marrow-transplant doctor. In addition, the family grew to adore and love many of the nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, nurses and staff. There are too many to list. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, Atkins, with the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion. Instead of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas' honor to, , or you may consider becoming a partner in hope for the hospital. Both may be made on the hospital's website,, , or to, , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
Thomas Sproule The Reverend Doctor Thomas Sproule passed away as the sun rose on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. A memorial service of worship and celebration of his life was held Friday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church, following a private family interment. He was born March 25, 1920, in Rosemont, Pa., son of the late William and Margaret Morrow Sproule. He spent his early years in suburban Philadelphia with brothers, Joe and Bill, sister Peggy and a large Scotts- Irish family, with summers spent enjoying adventures on Mount Desert Island, Maine, with the Reeves family. Following high school graduation, Tom, always an athlete, entered West Chester State College as a physical education major. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 1941, the day before Pearl Harbor was attacked, he was playing basketball in Madison Square Garden. A week later he was on naval coastal patrol. He served from 1941-46 in both the, and Air Force and attained the rank of captain, serving as a bombardier with the 40th Bomb Group on Tinian in the South Pacific. Following his military service, he returned to West Chester State College where he was elected class president, graduating in 1948. He continued his education earning a master's degree in psychology from Temple University and pursued theological studies at Union Theological in Richmond, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and Trinity Theological Seminary from which he earned his doctorate. He was ordained and began his first pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, N.C., where he met his partner in life and ministry, the lovely Ruth Jean Morris. The young family accompanied Tom as he continued his education at the University of Edinburgh Scotland. In 1962, he accepted a call to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church where he served as minister until his retirement in 1990. He was bestowed the title of Minister Emeritus and remained an active member of the church, the Abingdon Presbytery, Senate and General Assembly. Many knew him through his ministry to young people as an athletic official serving for 30 years as both a high school and college football and basketball official, as an adjunct faculty at Wytheville Community College, as commander of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron and as a hurdler coach for several generations of George Wythe High School athletes. The Associated Press and International News Service recognized him for his unique position of serving as a clergyman and athletic official. His ministry to the community continued through participation in numerous civic organizations and boards, including chairman of the Board of Directors of Wythe County Community Hospital, president of the United Way of Wythe County, president of the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Salvation Army, chairman of the local chapter of the American Red Cross, chairman of the Wythe County Public Library, chairman of Maroons Inc. and president of the Wytheville, where he was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He received recognition for his service to Wytheville and Wythe County, receiving the Wytheville Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award and Minister of the Year, the chamber of commerce's Outstanding Citizen Award, the Civic Wall of Honor and the Sports Hall of Fame. To honor a lifetime of service, contributions and service to Wytheville and Wythe County and in honor of his 90th birthday, the town of Wytheville proclaimed Thursday, March 25, 2010, as the Reverend Doctor Thomas Sproule Day in the Town of Wytheville. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jean Morris; a son, Thomas Sproule and wife, Margaret; a daughter, Ellen Taylor, and husband, Frank; four grandchildren, Bill Taylor and wife, Ann Katherine, Julianna Taylor, Thor Sproule and Mason Sproule; a niece, Chris, and her husband, Randy Sjaaradema; a nephew, Steven Sproule; and a brother-in-law, Henry Morris, and his wife, Janice. Memorial donations may be made to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church or the Children's Home of the Highlands. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Lamie Troy Etny Lamie, 31, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Lamie; paternal grandfather, Frank Lamie; and maternal grandparents, Katherine and John Gates. Survivors include his mother, Diane Allison, and stepfather, Rodney Allison; brothers, Travis Lamie and Trenton Lamie; future sister-in-law, Tiffaney; paternal grandmother, Virginia Lamie; and two precious nephews, Dalton Ray Lamie and Evan Lee Lamie. All are of Saltville. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. James E. Gentry officiating. Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Burial will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. in Ridgedale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Steven Smith, Jeff Cline, Josh Pressley, Dale Stewart, Stan Surber and Shannon Cline. Online condolences may be made to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
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Mary C. Turlington VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Conaway Turlington, 67, passed away on Oct. 7, 2010. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com ..... |
Farmer Virginia Cornett Farmer, 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Valley Health Care Center. She was born in Grayson County to the late Floyd A. Cornett and Minnie Bell Cornett and was preceded in death by her husband, Granville Farmer; a brother, Charles Vernon Cornett; two sisters, Louise Greer and Alice Katherine Funk; and two brothers-in-law, Roy P. Greer and George Funk Jr. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Marion and had retired from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Survivors include one brother, Floyd Cornett and wife, Jane, of Wytheville; one sister, Claira Nelson of Merritt Island, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Mike Teague officiating. Interment followed in Central Cemetery in Grayson County. 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 |
Walter M., Coleman Jr., STAUNTON, Walter Marcus Coleman Jr., 92, husband of Ethel Marie (Clark) Coleman of Frontier Ridge Court, Staunton, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010, at King's Daughters' Rehab Center., He was born on January 30, 1918, in Mountfair, Virginia, a son of the late Walter Marcus Sr. and Adella Lorraine (Hippert) Coleman., He was a, veteran of the, Air Force., In addition to his wife, family members include, two daughters, Darlene Coleman and her companion, Rachel Bavister, Tammy Lam and her husband, Guy; a stepson, Ernest L. King and his wife, Julie; eight grandchildren, Amy Lam, Dwayne Lam, Willie Lam, Derek Mowbray, Laura Summers, Ginnie King, Jason King, and Paul King; and eight great- grandchildren., He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann Coleman., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, at Old Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery by Lashlee Eugene Lawrence., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home., Condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Margaret T. Williams SUFFOLK - Margaret Tobey Williams, wife of Richard M. Williams Sr., 89, departed this life Oct. 8, 2010. Born in Norfolk, ..... |
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