Alise Bowling Wilkes Alise Bowling Wilkes Campbell, 92, of the Elks National Home, Bedford, died Saturday, Nov.20, 2010. Funeral Services 11 a.m., today, at the Thaarp Funeral Chapel, Bedford, 586-3443. |
ARRINGTON, Anne Hurt "Anna," 76, of Richmond, died November 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Charles Breckenridge Arrington Jr. "Breck"; children, Jessica Hill Gould (Scott) of Santa Rosa, Calif., Joel Hurt Jones (Maria) of New York City, Anne Ridley Jones-Drennan (Dan) of Carpinteria, Calif.; grandchild, Robert Taylor Bilbao of San Francisco, Calif.; stepchildren, Elisabeth Arrington Cox (Richard) of Richmond, Anne Taylor Arrington (Daniel Schneider) of Missoula, Mont., Charles B. Arrington III (Luann) of Bay City, Mich., Robert Nash Arrington (Laraine) of Lawrenceville, Ga.; foster daughter, Lesleigh Gasbarre (Nick) of Agoura, Calif.; stepgrandchildren, Mary Taylor Walsh of Brunswick, Maine, Elisabeth Anne Arrington of Bay City, Mich., Sophia May Arrington and John Charles Arrington of Lawrenceville, Ga.; sisters, Martha Hurt Loewy of Philadelphia, Pa., Sally Hurt Fleming (Dr. Lamar) of Atlanta, Ga., Clyde Hurt Feil (Otto) of Atlanta, Ga.; and six nieces and nephews. Anna was born August 20, 1934 in Atlanta where she grew up. Her parents, Anne Phillips Ridley Beauchamp and William Beauchamp, as well as her adoptive father and Anne's second husband, Joel Hurt III, all predeceased her. Anna graduated from Washington Seminary for Girls (now the Westminster Schools) in 1952 and from Hollins College (now University) in 1956. She married Robert M. Jones in 1956. She began her professional life as a dancer in New York City and as an actress in Williamsburg, Va., and Cleveland, Ohio. The couple moved to Los Angeles, Calif. in 1959, where Anna began teaching in private and public schools. After her marriage ended, she worked in television production. Changing her career path in 1976, she worked as a public affairs analyst at the Atlantic Richfield Company in Los Angeles. In 1978, she was named the Arts and Humanities Program Officer for the Atlantic Richfield Foundation, one of the major corporate foundations in the country at that time. She became nationally respected and much beloved for her work with non-profit organizations throughout the country, as well as in the Los Angeles arts community. She led in many ground-breaking arts projects, just a few examples of which were the Black Folk Arts Exhibit and the Hispanic Arts in America Exhibit, both initially at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the early activities of the Simon Wiesenthal Center of Holocaust Studies in Los Angeles. She was the founding president of Arts Inc., a non-profit entity providing support to a wide range of organizations in the Los Angeles basin. In 1979, she married Breck Arrington, a widower and lawyer/executive with the Atlantic Richfield Company. They took early retirement from ARCO and its Foundation at the end of 1985, moving to Washington, D.C. Anna became Director of Development for the Aspen Music Festival in New York City and Aspen, Colo., while Breck served as vice president of a Washington, D.C. consulting firm. After three years of service with Aspen, Anna turned to consulting work with a number of significant cultural organizations. In 1991, the couple moved to Richmond, living in the Church Hill Old and Historic District. At that point, Anna retired but partnered with Breck in his capacity as executive vice president (chief operating officer) of |
In Loving Memory Of Abbey Blake Skinner Greer March 1, 1980 November 22, 2004 It's been six years since you left us, and it never seems to get any easier. We love and miss you so very much. Your Sons, Shayne and Ethan Mom, Dad, Family and Friends |
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Alice Isabelle Hughes Hockett CHILHOWIE, Va. Alice Isabelle Hughes Hockett, age 87, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Chilhowie on June 3, 1923, to the late William Edward and Margaret Wolfe Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee "Bill" Hockett; a sister, Laura Elizabeth Hughes Overbay; and a son-in-law, Mike Griffiitts. She was an active member of Riverside Baptist Church and greatly loved her family and church family. She is survived by: her twin daughters, Alice Faye Hockett Griffitts, Marion, Va., Ella Mae Hockett Frazier and husband, Billy C. Frazier Jr., Chilhowie; one granddaughter, Mackenzie Paige Frazier; two brothers, William Edward "Billy Ed" Hughes and wife Tessie, Marion, James M. "Jimmy" Hughes an d wife Mildred, Chilhowie; her sisters, Nancy Jones, Chilhowie, Margaret Ann Tilson, Chilhowie, Mary Agnes Perry, Henderson, N.C., Carolyn and Stuart Buchanan, Marion, Patsy McClure, Bristol Virginia, Sue and Warren Byrd, Marion; her special caregivers, Patty Blevins, Debbie Hughes, Ann Frazier, Brittney Thompson; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with Dr. Jack Garland, Rev. Neville Mozingo and Rev. Billy C. Frazier Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Riverside Baptist Church, c/o Linda Sturgill, 1429 Riverside Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
He is survived by his daughter, Joan Ingram Wilson (Jerry); two sons, Allen Pugh Jr., and Robert Pugh; two grandchildren, Sheleah Tarlton (Boyd), and Jamel Ingram; great-grandsons, Isaac and Elijah Tarlton; a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends, who will greatly miss him. |
CHANDLER, Alma W., 94, of Ashland, departed this life November 18, 2010. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Homegoing services will be Friday, November 26, 1 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church, Ashland. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, at Greenwood Baptist Church, Ashland. See obituary in Thursday's paper. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com |
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Margaret Lee Anderson PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Lee Walke Anderson, 85, loving mother, beloved grandmother and widow of Dr. Gerald Benton Anderson, died Nov. 21, ..... |
NEWPORT NEWS - Ann Marie Hawks, 80, passed from this life on Nov. 18, 2010. |
GOODE and DOWTIN In memory of our sister, daughter, mother, and grandmother, Annie E. Goode, November 19, 1992 and Claudette H. Dowtin, December 2, 1994. Love's greatest gift remembered. Benjamin F. Henley Sr. Brother, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends |
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Nov 23, 2010 Barry Gene Simmons, 43, of Stuart, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born Jan. 1, 1967, in Patrick County to Brenda Rakes Myers of the home and Larry Simmons. He was preceded in death by his father. Simmons was an electrician, and he was a member of Harvest Worship Center. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is a son, Barry "David" Simmons of Hamptonville, N.C. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor David Coleman officiating. Burial will be in the Rakes-Martin cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until time for the funeral Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Barry Gene Simmons Burial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, Va. 24171. |
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Bessie Sullivan Lester BEE, Va. Mrs. Bessie Sullivan Lester, age 81, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in a Grundy, Va,m hospital. Born July 12, 1929, in Dickenson County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Christopher and Elsie Lambert Sullivan. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of Duty Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Junior Rasnake; her second husband, Harley Lester; one brother, Arthur Lee Sullivan; and four sisters, Rausie O'Quinn, Martha Lambert, Beulah Farmer, and Evonne Stacy. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Sullivan and husband Dee, Sandra Tiller and husband Lester, and Harriet Harris and husband Roy, all of Bee; three sons, Rodney Lester and wife Reba and Kevin Lester and wife Tracy, all of Bee, and Terry Lester and wife Barbara of Lebanon; seven sisters, Mae Lovett of Norton, Lucille Lester of Lebanon, Maudie Gay Barton of Davenport, Delphia Wilson and husband Roy Lee of Bee, Irene Harris and husband Paul of Belfast, Arlene Fletcher and husband Gerald of Honaker and Laura Breeding of Council; two brothers, Don Sullivan and wife Kathy and Roy Sullivan and wife Joyce, all of Bee; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Tiller, Rev. Keith Harris and Rev. Don Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, Va. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Lester, Neil Lester, Greg Lester, Joshua Harris, Shane O'Quinn, Greg Deel, Lee Dowdy and Randall Lester. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday evening where an evening service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to |
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SUFFOLK - Betty Carolyn Melton Snodgrass, 65, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. |
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Billie Dove Greer BRISTOL, Va. Mrs. Billie Dove Greer, age 71, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol Virginia, on Oct. 28, 1939, to Beulah and Marvin Harrison, and had lived in the Bristol area all of her life. She was a cook for Crawfords Deli. Mrs. Greer was a member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Greer; two brothers, Jack Harrison and Alfred Harrison; and a sister, Betty Berry. Survivors: son, Chris Greer, David Greer and wife Patty; daughters, Teresa Fleenor and husband Lester, Susan Puckett and husband Tim; grandchildren, Jacqueline Holden, Adam Fleenor, Amanda Denton; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brothers, Fred Harrison, Larry Harrison. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, from the Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Darryl Fritts officiating. Entombment will follow in Mountain View Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 1-2 prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Richard B. Blackwell CHESAPEAKE - Richard Bennett Blackwell, 55, died Nov. 21, 2010. Mr. Blackwell was born in Japan to the late John R. ..... |
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Norris W. Brown Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Norris Wellington Brown Sr. passed Nov. 20, 2010. He was born Jan. 27, 1925 in Charles City County, ..... |
BATTELLE, Buryl M., 93, of Moseley, Virginia, passed away on the 21st of November, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edith Thompson of Bangor, California; and his second wife, Winnie Colleen Harless of Moseley, Virginia. Also preceding him in death was his son, Wayne Garron Harless of Moseley, Virginia; and a daughter, Beryle Leslie Gazouski of South Orange County, California. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Shermane A. Harless of Moseley; and his daughters, Linda Figurelli of Skokie, Illinois, Catherine Valentine of Montrose, Colorado, Judith A. Battelle of Laguna Niguel, California, and Belinda Olson of Amelia, Virginia. Survivors also include 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Lieutenant Battelle will be known in Orange, California, as the opening Commander of the Theo Lacy Branch Jail in Orange, California, in 1960. No formal services will be held. The inurnment will be witnessed by family members at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. |
ERGENBRIGHT, Carl "Pete" Edward Jr., age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Deanna S. Ergenbright; three daughters, Lynne Dee Stone, Leslie Paige Ergenbright and Joey Renee Richeson and her husband, Mark Randolph Richeson, and their son, Carl "Randy" Randolph Richeson. He is also survived by a sister, Marilyn Jane Ergenbright. Pete led a life full of happiness. He was a high school football coach, athletic director and title insurance company owner. He spent his life loving sports and going to college football games. He played golf and loved living on the 7th hole. He gave his love to his wife for 50 years. He had every episode of Law and Order and Jeopardy memorized. He spent the last five years watching his grandson develop the love of sports he so cherished. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, where a memorial service will be held on Friday, November 26, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society . |
Mrs. Celia Lucas of 1409 Surry Avenue, Hopewell, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Hopewell Convalescent Center, Hopewell. She was born June 30, 1916., She is survived by a brother, Andrew Brooks; four grandchildren, Bonnie Scott, Geri Bailey, Lawrence Hickson and Crystal Sinu; eight great-grandchildren., A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the chapel of Tucker Funeral Home. Bro. Richard Brown will deliver the eulogy. Relatives and friends will assemble at Tucker's Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell. Relatives and friends will assemble at Tucker Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. on Friday for the interment., Services under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Charles W. Ragsdale HERTFORD - Charles Walter Ragsdale, 88, of Springfield, S.C., formerly of Hertford, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, in South Carolina. Born in Anderson County, South Carolina, he was the husband of the late Molly Allen Ragsdale and the son of the late Charles E. and Elsie Byers Ragsdale. He was a maintenance supervisor with Cargill Grain Company and a member of Chapel On The Sound. Survivors include his sister, Frances Prather of Newberry, S.C., and several nieces and nephews. There are no services being planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bethlehem Church of Christ, P.O. Box 598, Hertford, NC 27944. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.swindellfuneralhome. com. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Ragsdale family. |
Charles Ray Miller ABINGDON, Va. Funeral services for Charles Miller will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Brother Bob Spears and Brother Dewey Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be David Miller, Darren Miller, Bill Mays, Travis Miller, Matthew Miller, Steven Miller, Ronnie Norris and Bobby Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be men of Heavenly Rest Church. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Flowers will be accepted of those who wish may make memorial contributions to the, , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
MURRAY - Charles Richard Murray Sr. died on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at a local hospital. Arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete. |
Clara J. M. Geiler VIRGINIA BEACH - Clara Johnson McConkey Geiler, 82, died at home Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, to be with the Lord. A native of Tarboro, N.C., she was a nurse and homemaker. She loved her church and singing in the choir, her family, and working in her yard. She was an avid member of the Red Hat Society. She was preceded in death by her three sisters and three brothers. Clara is survived by her three children and their spouses, Tom McConkey (Wanda) of Mullins, S.C., Gloria McConkey Burris Stauffer (Larry) of Richmond and Cheryl McConkey Boyd (Steve) of Virginia Beach; her grandchildren, Brandon McConkey of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Shannon Burris Guduk (Onur) of Virginia Beach, Kristi McConkey Kendall (Jeff) of Jacksonville, Fla., Amy Burris Snodgrass (Kirk) of Suffolk, Courtney Boyd of Virginia Beach and Craig Boyd of Virginia Beach and two great- grandchildren, Jacob and Kyleigh Kendall. She is also survived by her loving friend and companion, John Porterfield. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel today, Nov. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Atlantic Shores Baptist Church where she was a long-standing member, 1861 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. Burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
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BOWES, Daniel Scott Bowes, 46, died Sunday, November 14, 2010. He was the husband of Darlene Annette Bowes for 25 years. Daniel was born October 29, 1964 in Richmond, the son of Evelyn Cooper Crisman of Caroline County, Va. For over 20 years, Daniel worked as the Regional Supervisor for Dodson Brothers Pest Control. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Devin Rose and husband, Shawn of West Point; a granddaughter, Kylie Rose; a sister, Vickie Watson; two brothers, Mike Bowes and Patrick Bowes all of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in the chapel of Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Memorials may be made to the 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com |
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David L. Ligon VIRGINIA BEACH - David L. Ligon, 63, passed away quietly in his sleep in the early hours of the morning on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. His wife of 29 years, Linda, was at his side. He was a loving father to his daughter, Christina, his son, Christopher, and their spouses. He was a loving grandfather to his granddaughter, Tzipporah, and his grandson, Xander. David was a 24-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served two tours in Vietnam and retired with the rank of senior chief in 1988. In 1995 he joined the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office after being an auxiliary deputy for four years. David retired from the sheriff's office in 2006 with line-of-duty injuries and the rank of corporal. He will be fondly remembered for his dedication to duty and his wonderful sense of humor by all who knew him and lovingly missed by his family and good friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy, 401 Integrity Way, Virginia Beach. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com. |
RICHMOND - Dell Burleigh Johnson, 89, of Richmond, departed this life on Nov. 18, 2010. |
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Nov 23, 2010 The funeral for Denise Laverne Williams, 58, of Martinsville, who died Nov. 18, 2010, was held Monday at Reachout Apostolic Tabernacle with Elder LaVarra Hagwood officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Douglas Law, Damien Law, Keith Law, Johnny Williams, Rashay Williams and Jarikus Finney. Hines Funeral Services handled arrangements. |
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Virgil Lee Derby Jr. SUFFOLK - Virgil Lee Derby Jr., 80, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2010. He was born ..... |
Donald B. Stacy MARION, Va. Don B. Stacy passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at home. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Funeral Home in Marion. Services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 2 pm. in the chapel at the funeral home. Rev. Neville Mozingo, Dr. John DiYorio, and Rev. Walter Monroe Landers will officiate. We will continue to celebrate his life at home after the service. Donnie, as the boy was known, was born to loving parents, John and Alta Stacy, in Salem, Va., Sept. 2, 1934, the third of four sons. It was a good town to grow up in and a good time to live. In the Spring of 1953, Don followed his two older brothers' examples by enlisting in the, , where over half of his enlistment was spent in the Air Rescue Service in Japan. About a year after leaving the Air Force in 1957 and following a trip to California, he found employment in Bristol Tennessee's Raytheon plant, where he met the love of his life, Jean Aker. Not long after their 1958 marriage, Don enrolled in East Tennessee State, graduating in 1962. Then came over eight years in several locations within the Department of Justice, during which time, he became the proud father of two beautiful daughters. For the remainder of his government career, he and his family lived in Bowie, Md., while Don worked in the District of Columbia as a supervisory personnel management specialist for the U.S. Secret Service. After retirement, Don and Jean returned to Jean's roots, building a home in 1991 on land bordering Hungry Mother State Park, where Jean grew up in Marion, Va. Don enjoyed about 20 years of attendance at Park Presbyterian Chapel, a little country church across the road from the Stacy home. He could not have been more blessed then and throughout his life. Don was predeceased by his parents; and by his brother, Lawson; and Lawson's wife Maxine of Salem, Va. Survivors include his wife, Jean Aker Stacy of Marion; his daughter, Donna Jean and her husband, Christopher Calhoun and their sons, James and Michael of Sumerduck, Va., his daughter, Suzan and her husband, Tom Hamill and their children, Lea Jean and Aaron of Bealeton, Va. Also surviving are brothers and their wives, Bob and Connie Stacy of Roanoke, Va., and Ken and his wife Karla of El Paso, Texas; sister-in law, Laura Farrington of Marion; brother-in law, Ershel Bostic of Nashville, Tenn.; and some special cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Park Presbyterian Chapel, c/o Laura Farrington, 627 Hilltop St., Marion, VA 24354; or to a church or charitable institution of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
Donna Jean Bonino, 65, of Prince George County, Va., died suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Dec. 23, 1944. She is predeceased by her father, Neil Botticelli. She was a member of Gary's United Methodist Church in Prince George County, Va. She is survived by her mother, Edna Joy Botticelli of Honeoye, N.Y.; two brothers, Vincent Botticelli of Hemlock, N.Y. and Gregg Botticelli of Honeoye, N.Y.; an aunt, Dona Hill of Petersburg, Va., and longtime friend, Bruce Bonino of Hemlock, N.Y., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, with the Rev. Henry Butler officiating in Gary's United Methodist Church, 13501 Sunnybrook Road, Prince George, VA 23805. A memorial service will also be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at 11 a.m. in Faith Bible Church, 9041 20A West, P.O. Box 229, Honeoye, N.Y., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gary's United Methodist Church, or Faith Bible Church, Honeoye, N.Y. Arrangements are being handled by the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road. Condolences may be registered at |
Dorothy B. Bock Dorothy B. Bock, age 50, of Woodbridge, Va died on November 19, 2010., Dorothy was a 22 year employee of the Fairfax County Juvenile Court as a probation counselor. In addition, a mental health therapist with Prince William county Community Services Board. Dorothy gave her all to others and her true love was helping those involved with the court system., She is survived by her father Carl Bock, mother Irmgard Meraz, sisters Barbara Griggs, Christina Holland, Maryann Wilson, Renata Bock, brothers Frank, Garry, and James Bock, stepmother Christa Nagora. Dorothy is also survived by nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends., A memorial will be held at 2pm on Wednesday December 1, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home And Crematory Inc. 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge VA 22192., In lieu of flowers contributions maybe made to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, 5004 Monument Ave, Suite 102 Richmond, VA 23230 or online at, in memory of Dorothy. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Dorothy 'Dot' Brecher, 88, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Mary Immaculate Hospital. |
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Dr. W. Blaine Knight, Dr. W. Blaine Knight, 55, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010., He was born in Charlottesville. He served as President of Drug Research at the Southern Research Institute., He is predeceased by his father, Wilson Lloyd "Bill" Knight., He is survived by his wife, Tracey Louise Hauth Knight of Durham, North Carolina; his mother, Florence Arlene Morris Knight; daughters, Meghan Frances Knight and Dallas Louise Knight; sisters, Pamela Knight and Tammy Knight Colatruglio and her husband, Robert; a brother, Sammy Knight, and many nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Maplewood Cemetery in Durham, North Carolina., The family will receive friends from 12 until 1:30 p.m., prior to the service, at Clements Funeral Home in Durham, North Carolina, The family is being assisted in Durham by Clements Funeral Service, Inc. |
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Guy Martin Durham PORTSMOUTH - Guy Martin Durham, 94, was surrounded by his family in his residence Sunday, Nov. 23, 2010, when he went ..... |
Erica Micheale Kidd Kinney Erica Micheale Kidd Kinney, 33, of Madison Heights, passed away Nov. 21, 2010. Born Mach 10, 1977, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of Jeffrey W. Kidd and Becci Corbett Kidd. She was a CNA at The Carrington. She was the loving mother of three children, Wesley E. Kinney, Machia J. Kinney and Cody D. Kinney. She is also survived by two brothers, M. Scott Kidd and Jared W. Kidd; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Vernell Corbett; and paternal grandparents, Joyce B. Kidd and Ronald L. Hayes. Services for Erica will be private. The family will receive friends at other times at the residence, 165 Ashmont Dr., in Madison Heights. Memorial contributions may be made to Amherst County Humane Society, to Citizens for Adult Literacy and Learning, or to the charity of your choice. To send a condolence to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family. |
In Loving Memory Of Edith Marie Scott July 22, 1915 November 22, 2006 Forever In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and the day before that too. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we shall never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts. Forever Loved, The Scott Family |
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Mrs. Edna Mae Tucker, 88, of 25411 Baugh Road, Carson, Va., peacefully transitioned early Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center after a period of declining health. She was born July 24, 1922, in Carson, Va., to the late John Henry Tucker and the late Queen Pegram Tucker. At an early age she confessed Christ as her personal Saviour and became a member of the Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson. There she was a member of the Missionary Ministry and a former member of the Usher Board. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Queen Elizabeth Chapter No. 191, and the Dinwiddie Food Bank., She was preceded in death by her siblings, John S. Tucker, Bernie Tucker Williams, Curtis Tucker, Horace Tucker, and Wilburt Tucker. On March 17, 2005, her husband of 57 years preceded her in death, the late Mr. Wade Hampton Tucker., She possessed a genuine love for family and enjoyed being around those whom she loved. Her humorous character and special personality will be forever remembered by, those whom lives she touched., She leaves to cherish a legacy of precious memories, her devoted children, Marva Wyche and Romel Tucker (Alma), all of Carson; three grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Derek Tucker and Aliza Wyche, both of Carson, and Randall Tucker of New York, N.Y.; a brother, Spencer Dickens (Juanita) of Dinwiddie; three sisters-in-law, Doris Tucker and Bernice Tucker, both of Carson, and Lucille Tucker of Bronx, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, William Tucker of Stony Creek; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,, other relatives and friends., The family would like to acknowledge the caring staff of the Colonial Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center, the staff of Odyssey Hospice Care, Dr. Shandilya and Dr. Chirumamilla., A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday Nov. 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson, with the pastor, the Rev. D. Tyrone Brandon Sr., officiating. Internment will commence at the Southlawn Memorial Park. Public viewing will be today Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. All family members are asked to assemble the morning of the service at 10:15 a.m. at the residence of her daughter, Marva Wyche, 24511 Fox Branch Road, Carson. The family may be reached at (804) 469-7794(Romel) and (804) 469-3845 (Marva)., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore St., Petersburg. (804) 863-4411. |
Betty was a member of Newington Baptist Church for 64 years, where she served as a primary Sunday school teacher for over 30 years. In addition, she taught Bible school, was an active member of the Corr Sunday School class, the VIPs, and the W.M.U. She was also a member of the Gloucester Women's Club. |
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WINDSOR - Emily Mattie (Edwards) Gay, 82, of Windsor, went to be with our heavenly Father on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. |
Emmett Floyd Horne Jr., 69, of Spring Grove, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Floyd Sr. and Clareice Flowers Horne; foster parents, Harry Hampton Sr. and Ellie Mae Harrison Hobbs; foster sisters, Alma Horne and Elsie Gibbs. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy Horne; son, Keith Horne and his wife Angela; daughters, Robin Horne and Shelly Horne; loving and devoted stepchildren, Thomas Miles and his wife, Kristy, Lynn Vaughan and her husband, Ricky; two granddaughters, Shannon and Ashley; five stepgranddaughters, Jennifer, Jessica, Brittany, Jenna and Erin; one great-grandson, Rico; one step great-granddaughter, Daphney; one sister, Dorothy Leonard; one foster brother, Harry Sonny Hobbs; one foster sister, Betty Minetree; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends., Mr. Horne was a longtime member of Newville United Methodist Church. He retired from Brown and Williamson after 24 years of service, and from Surry County VDOT after 18 years of service. He loved playing music with the band The Antiques. He was an avid bow hunter and a past member of the Virginia Bow Hunters Association. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. B. Kondragunta and his staff, and the staff at Southside Regional Medical Center's 4E, ICU and ER., The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A service will be held Friday, Nov. 26 2010, at 11 a.m. at Third Presbyterian Church, 1660 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, Va. Interment to follow at Newville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at |
Ennis Lee, Pritchett Jr. Ennis Lee Pritchett Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010, at his residence in Springfield, Virginia., He was born on December 28, 1942, to Ennis Lee Pritchett Sr. and Lucy Clatterbuck Pritchett in Orange County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Ennis Lee Pritchett Sr., Survivors include his mother, Lucy Pritchett of Charlottesville, Virginia; his son, Adam Lee Pritchett and girlfriend, Erin Jones, of Springfield, Virginia. He also leaves to cherish his memories, Uncle Otis Clatterbuck and his wife, Jean; his aunts, Dorothy Clatterbuck, Erma Horner and Nancy Thomas, all of Charlottesville, Virginia; as well as a number of cousins., He proudly served in the United States Army. His great loves include softball, golf and of course the Washington Redskins. He was a member of the All World 55+ softball team., He was employed by USAA and Geico insurance companies., A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating., The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of their choice., Friends may sign the guest book at |
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Nov 23, 2010 The graveside service for Ernestine Brown Turner Zeigler, 87, formerly of Ridgeway, who died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Martinsville, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Burial Park. The Rev. J.D. Harmon will officiate. Military honors will be by the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. She was born Dec. 28, 1922, in Pine Grove, W.Va., to Ernest and Lola Haught Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hermon Ray Turner, and second husband, Lewis Zeigler; and a brother, Sam Brown. She served in the Navy as a Navy Wave during World War II, then worked as a secretary/stenographer in the Department of the Navy at the Pentagon. Zeigler graduated from Averett University and was among the first employees of Patrick Henry Community College, where she served as administrative assistant to the first dean of students, Dr. Sherman Dutton, for more than 15 years. She later assisted several churches as secretary. She was a charter member of Kearfott Memorial Baptist Church for many years. Surviving are a son, William R. "Randy" Turner of Ridgeway; a daughter, Barbara R. Bowyer of Simi Valley, Calif.; four brothers, Eugene Brown of New Martinsville, W.Va., Chester Brown of Ohio, Kenton Brown of Pine Grove, W.Va., and Andy Brown of Reader, W.Va.; five sisters, Anna Lee Worsterman of Ohio, and Martha Lou Cunningham, Dora Bucher and Eileen Straight, all of Reader, and June Rice of Pine Grove; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home in Martinsville. |
Esther V. Glugover VIRGINIA BEACH - Esther Valdes Glugover, 74, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her residence in Virginia Beach on Nov. 20, 2010. Esther was a registered practical nurse. She is survived by daughters, Idalmis Zayas of Miami and Milagros E. Barillas of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Michael E. Zayas, Michelle S. Zayas and Odalis Esther Henderson; great- grandchildren, D'Shaun Thompson, Jade Aryana Zayas, Armani Zayas and Carolina Zayas Merlano; sons-in-law, Ernesto Zayas and Douglas E. Barillas. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. in Gateway Free Will Baptist Church, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org. |
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HAMPTON - Evelyn G. Emerson, 90, of Hampton, Va., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, after a long illness. |
DABNEY, Mrs. Evelyn R., of Richmond, departed this life November 21, 2010. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. |
Everett F. Hope, 92, of Colonial Heights, died on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010., Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. |
Frances Schwitzerlett Bosiger Frances Schwitzerlett Bosiger, age 89, of 205 S Franklin Blvd. died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Gretna Health & Rehab. Born Jun. 4, 1921, in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Thomas Schwitzerlett and Mary Mayhew Schwitzerlett. Frances was married to the late Meredith Algernon Bosiger. She was predeceased by a son, Jerry W. Bosiger; three brothers, Sammy Schwitzerlett, Berkley B. Schwitzerlett and Quinby Schwitzerlett. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and retired from Burlington Industries following 32 years of service. Mrs. Bosiger loved cooking, and was an avid flower gardener, receiving the Gretna Garden Club "Yard of the Month" several times. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Wells and husband, John, of Gretna; one brother, Phillip Schwitzerlett and his wife, Jeanne, of Greensboro, N.C.; four sisters-in-law, Shirley Schwitzerlett of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ann Schwitzerlett of Milton, Fla., Edna Midkiff of Gretna and Annie Burnette of Gretna; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at the Colbert-Moran Chapel by the Rev. Harold Thornton and Phillip Schwitzerlett. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence 205 S Franklin Blvd., Gretna. The family suggests memorials be made to the Elevator Fund at Zion United Methodist Church, 2909 Boxwood Road, Gretna, VA 24557 Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com. |
Frances E. Wray Linville NORFOLK - Frances Elizabeth Wray Linville, 91, went to be with the Lord at her home Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, surrounded by her loved ones. Frances had a genuine sweet spirit, and was always concerned about others. She had a big heart and was an amazing Christian example to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Marvin and her parents John and Effie Wray. She is survived by a son, Robert and wife Thata Linville of Norfolk; five daughters, Betty Greene of Chesapeake, Donna Wilson and husband Harry of Blue Ridge, Marlene Thompson and husband Don of Chesapeake, Effie Shaw and husband Doug of Herndon, and Brenda Van Dorn and husband J.P. of Virginia Beach; 17 grandchildren, Cynthia, Michael, Theresa, Alysia, Bradley, Rhonda, Brian, Tara, Amanda, Kyle, Rebecca, Taylor, Ali, Victoria, Selena, Harrison and Sherica; 23 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, at noon Wednesday with Dr. Jim Wall officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Frances Linville to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, which she enjoyed for many years, at 6700 Azalea Garden Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518. |
BALDWIN - Grace M. On this your birthday we will celebrate the life you lived, the love you shared and gave freely. Many memories we all hold close to our hearts. Love always, Tony, Jan, Debbie, Bubba & Jimmy |
Ganes Salyer KINGSPORT, Tenn. Military graveside services for Ganes Leon Salyer will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Temple Hill Cemetery, Castlewood, Va., conducted by the American Legion, along with the Virginia National Guard. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:55 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Higher Ground Baptist Church, 1625 Lynn Garden Drive, Kingsport, TN 37665. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting |
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Clara J. M. Geiler VIRGINIA BEACH - Clara Johnson McConkey Geiler, 82, died at home Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, to be with the Lord. ..... |
EPPS - Genene Renee Happy 29th Birthday. We love you and miss you every single day. Your family and friends will always be surrounded by those everlasting memories of your laughs and jokes. I smile when I think of this beautiful woman filled with so much life, spread her wings and fly, way beyond our sight as she looks down upon us. My Guardian Angel. Your Sis Deona, Mom, Dad, Alton, Xavier |
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Esther V. Glugover VIRGINIA BEACH - Esther Valdes Glugover, 74, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her residence in Virginia Beach on ..... |
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Stanley Hope Graves HAMPTON - Stanley Hope Graves, 94, passed from this life on Saturday Nov. 20, 2010. Born Oct. 26, 1916 in the ..... |
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In Loving Memory Of Abbey Blake Skinner Greer March 1, 1980 November 22, 2004 It's been six years since you left us, and it ..... |
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Guy Martin Durham PORTSMOUTH - Guy Martin Durham, 94, was surrounded by his family in his residence Sunday, Nov. 23, 2010, when he went peacefully home to be with his Lord. Born on Sept. 23, 1916, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, Guy was a proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Churchland Post No. 310, Monumental United Methodist Church, and the Adams Sunday School Class. Guy retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, serving as a woodcraftsman, locksmith, and finally as a Shop Planner in Shop No. 64 before retiring in 1980 with 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Dixon Durham; a grandson, Jimmie M. Durham Jr.; a stepson, David Gowdy; a sister, Stella Hainsworth; and two brothers, Raymond and Walter Durham. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Alice Kinsey Durham; a daughter, Jan D. Collins and husband Scott; a son, Jimmie M. Durham and wife Peggy; three stepchildren, Marcia G. Musselwhite and husband Donald, Cathy G. Redmon and husband Wayne and Karen G. Foster and husband Jim; two sisters, Margaret Sharpe and Barbara Walker; two brothers, Donald and David Durham; three grandchildren, Jill Byrd, Jonathan Collins and Kristin DiVito; eight stepgrandchildren, Regina Davis, Kenny and Scott Nisbet, Forrest Gowdy, Elizabeth Conroy, Jason and Brian Arban, and Lori Wade; 16 great-grandchildren; a special friend, Martha Smith; and a host of extended family and loyal friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Robert Friend and the Rev. T. M. Frye. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and at his daughter Jan's residence, 3641 Ithaca Trail, Suffolk, VA 23435, immediately following the services on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to Monumental United Methodist Church, Portsmouth. The family would like to thank Senior Corps and Bon Secours hospice for their care and support. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com |
GLOUCESTER - Born in Nelson County, Va., on April 7, 1945, Vernon was a Peninsula resident for 40 years. He departed this life on Nov. 21, 2010. |
Harold O. Henderson Marion, Va. Harold O. Henderson, age 80, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Illinois to the late Willie Fields Henderson and Lizia Eller Hall. In addition to his parents, Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Armstrong; and two brothers, Dewey Allen Henderson and Ernest L. Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a, of the U.S., , serving during the Korean conflict. He had retired from Virginia House Furniture. Survivors include: one daughter, Darlene Hamm, Atkins, Va.; one son, Bobby Joe Henderson, Atkins; one brother, Glen Edward Henderson, Chilhowie, Va.; two sisters, Stella Ayers, Pulaski, Va., Leona Ford, Richmond, Va.; his grandchildren, Adam Hamm, Front Royal, Va., Josh Armstrong, Maryland, Jessica Armstrong, Chilhowie, Jennifer Mullins, Atkins; 10 great-grandchildren; a special friend and companion, Maria Mancho; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Rev. Frank McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, with full military honors rendered by the Francis Marion, Post 4667. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. -12 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
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Lucille S. Harris NORFOLK - Lucille Shoffner Harris, 82, of the 1300 block of Kingston Ave., died Nov. 21, 2010, in her home. She ..... |
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Natalie Howard Hayes CHESAPEAKE - Natalie Howard "Baye" Hayes, 52, of the 800 block of Park Row, passed away Nov. 20, 2010. She was ..... |
In Loving Memory Of Hazel Mae Peters October 29, 1931 November 22, 2009 To our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Deep in our hearts you'll always stay. Loved and remembered every day. Your Family |
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Robert K. Hicks VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert K. "Bob" Hicks, 82, U.S. Navy retired, passed peacefully at home Nov. 18, 2010. Born in Portland, ..... |
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Robert A. Holybee CHESAPEAKE - Robert A. Holybee, 74, passed away at his home Nov. 17, 2010. Private memorial services will be held at ..... |
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FETTA - In loving memory of Jeffrey L. Fetta Beloved Husband, Dad and Granddad Forever In Our Hearts Tricia, Celeste, Virginia, Peter and Fiona |
John Marvin Mason John Marvin Mason, 81, of Wickliffe Rd., Brookneal, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of Carolyn Slate Mason. Mr. Mason was born in Campbell County, Jul. 16, 1929, a son of the late John Mack Mason and Kate Ingram Mason. He was a member of Falling River Baptist Church and a farmer. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, John C. Mason (Nancy), of Brookneal; two daughters, Nancy M. Enoch (Al), of Norfolk, Lisa M. Witteman (Mark), of Huntsville, AL; four grandchildren, William Denton (Debbie) of Raleigh, N.C., Sheri Guthrie (David), Matthew Mason (Michelle) and Benjamin Mason all of Brookneal; one great-grandchild, Olivia Denton. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Falling River Baptist Church by the Rev. Keith Williams with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to Falling River Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or Hospice of the Hills, Lynchburg. Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal is in charge of arrangements. |
A service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, followed by burial at Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - James Arkie Griffin, 89, the beloved son of the late Lydia Corprew and William T. Griffin, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 6, 2010. |
James C. Austin Sr., James C. Austin Sr., 79, of Lindburgh Drive, Waynesboro, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010, at Brightview at Baldwin Park in Staunton., The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1065, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Complete arrangements will be announced by McDow Funeral Home. |
James N. McClure Jr. WILLIAMSBURG - James N. McClure Jr., M.D., 80, died Nov. 15, 2010. He is loved and missed by his wife, Sharon; his sister, Mary Lou; children, James John, Sarah, Barry Lee, Crystal and Gregory Ware; and grandchildren, Cassidy, Braden, Gregory Wayne, Kelly, Jesseca and Olivia. Dr. McClure enjoyed the practice of psychiatry until his retirement in 2000, and had a wide range of interests including politics, history, movies, literature and humor. He was a great teacher and truly a "people person." He had a soft spot for stray animals, rescued many, and wanted any remembrances, in lieu of flowers, to go to a rescue organization for "wayward pets." |
Mr. James Robinson Jr. of 609 W. Main St., Waverly, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The Rev. J.L. Dodson Sr., funeral director. |
James William Hackley James William Hackley, 82 of Orlean, VA died on November 21, 2010 at Fauquier Hospital. He was born in Fauquier County, VA on January 7, 1928 the son of the late James Otha and Lady Lee Carter Hackley. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Mary V. Hackley and half-brother Howard Glascock. He had worked as a carpenter., Survivors include children, Dorothy L. Bywaters, Rixeyville, VA, Mary Sue Carrico, Warrenton, VA, Donna D. Thompson, Warrenton, VA, James T. Hackley, Warrenton, VA and Lesia A. Thompson, Warrenton, VA, sisters, Chloe Simmons, Hyattsville, MD and Mary Lucille Hoppa, Waldorf, MD, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA where services will be held at 11AM Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Rev J. Richard Winter will officiate and interment will be in Orlean Cemetery., Memorials may be made to Orlean Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 15, Orlean, VA 20128. |
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Joseph M. Joyner VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Malcolm "Mal" Joyner, 94, passed peacefully from this world to his eternal reward Nov. 21, 2010. A native of Portsmouth, he was a member of Cradock Baptist Church for 91 years serving as an adult mens Sunday School teacher and Deacon Emeritus. He retired from Norfolk Paint Company in 1978 and enjoyed his free time playing golf as a member of Elizabeth Manor Country Club. He will be lovingly remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family and the family of Cradock Baptist Church. His Christian character and optimistic attitude throughout his life influenced his family and those who knew him and will continue to serve as a lasting legacy. He was predeceased by his son, Joseph Douglas Joyner; a sister, Edna Quittman; and a brother, Francis Joyner. Mal leaves behind a brother, Douglas Mercer Joyner of Norfolk; his daughter, Sally Holloman and her husband Wayne of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great- great-grandaughter; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cradock Baptist Church, 96 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23702 by Pastor Rob Edwards. A reception will be held at the church following the service. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cradock Baptist Church. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com. |
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Joseph M. Joyner VIRGINIA BEACH - Joseph Malcolm "Mal" Joyner, 94, passed peacefully from this world to his eternal reward Nov. 21, 2010. A ..... |
Kallie S. Hairston |
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Kenneth R. Hurd BAPTIST VALLEY, Va. Kenneth R. Hurd, age 66, left his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in the early morning hours, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Jan. 6, 1944, in Russell County, Va., he was a son of the late Ira and Mae Lois Hurd. He attended and was a member of Yost Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Baptist Valley. He was a retired coal miner having worked for Pittston Coal Seaboard No. 2 Mines. Kenneth loved to spend time with his boys and he loved gardening. He was a loving husband, dad, Boppie and a good friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Alice Hurd; two brothers, William "Bingo" Hurd and Ira Hurd Jr.; and mother-in-law, Grace B. Colley. Those left to cherish him include his loving wife of 39 years, Betty Colley Hurd; two sons, Marty Hurd and wife, Valerie of North Tazewell, Va., and Kevin Hurd and wife, Kim of Abingdon, Va.; two grandboys, who were the joy of his life, Kaleb and Cody Hurd of North Tazewell; two sisters, Margaret Campbell of Honaker, Va., and Glenna Edwards of Bristol Virginia; four brothers, Robert Hurd of Bristol Virginia, Paul Hurd and wife, Nadrene of Lebanon, Va., John Lee Hurd and wife, Linda of North Carolina, and Russell Hurd and wife, Linda of Claypool Hill, Va.; his best friend, Arnold "Bo" Rasnake; his faithful canine companion, Chief; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va., with Pastor Chuck Patterson and Brother Tommy Colley officiating. Burial will follow at Clinch Valley Memorial Gardens in Richlands, Va. Pallbearers will be Marty Hurd, Kevin Hurd, Jim Campbell Jr., Troy Rasnake, Randy Colley, and Jody Fuller. Honorary pallbearers are Bo Rasnake, Dave Brown, Rhudy Keith, Larry Peery, and Woody Barnett. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after 12 noon of Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please donate to a family in need this season. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
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Leonard Givens Martin II Timothy 4: 7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Leonard G. Martin passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at his home with his loving family by his side. He loved the Lord with all his heart, served Him faithfully for forty-one years, and was a charter member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was born in Amherst County Jan. 11, 1938. He was the son of the late Albert B. Martin Sr. and the late Clara Tomlin Martin, and was predeceased by a brother Albert B. Martin Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Emma Jane Switzer Martin; two loving sons Anthony (Tony) G. Martin and wife Ellen, of Evington, Brian R. Martin and wife Amy, of Concord, NC. He is survived by two loving grandchildren, Ryan A. Martin of Evington and Payton C. Martin, of Concord, N,C. He is also survived by his former daughter -in-law and the mother of his grandson, Susan P. Van Remortel. Also surviving are three loving brothers, Edwin M. Martin, of Sperryville, Marshall T. Martin and wife Peggy, David L. Martin and wife Gracie, and sister-in-law Odell Martin. He has many nieces and nephews that love him very much and will surely miss him. He retired from Weyerhaeuser Company after 38 years of service and then worked for Waste Management in Amherst County for 5 years. Leonard loved the great outdoors, the simple things in life, and life in general. He loved to hunt and fish with his two sons, brothers, neighbors and friends. He used the two hands that God gave him to grow some of the biggest and best gardens to which he shared with many people. He loved and helped many people throughout his life and thought of others before himself. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at 2p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Ted Farris and the Rev. Alton Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of the Seven Hills Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seven Hills Hospice, 2250 Murrell Rd # 2, Lynchburg, VA 24501, 434-847-6400, or to the , 2316 Atherholt Rd # 108, Lynchburg, VA 24501, 434-845-0973. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family. |
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In Loving Memory of Thomas R. LaBeau on our 50th Wedding Anniversary November 19, 1960 The time went by so fast. I think of ..... |
GREEN In loving memory, Lavinia T. Green, who passed one year ago today. Greatly loved and sadly missed. Family |
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Winsome R. Leeper VIRGINIA BEACH - Winsome R. Leeper, 75, passed away Nov. 20, 2010 at her home in Southern Shores, N.C. She was ..... |
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Nov 23, 2010 Leslie Cherry, 87, of 112 Sheffield Road, Ridgeway, died Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center in Bassett. He was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Williamston, N.C., to Peter Augustus Cherry and Claudia Virginia Wynne Cherry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willie E. Cherry; one sister; and six brothers. He had worked as a supervisor at J and J Southeast Container. Cherry was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Ridgeway and was a former member of Gideon International. Surviving are two daughters, Gayle C. Meadors of Ridgeway and Sherry C. Janey of Martinsville; a son, William Leslie Cherry of Ridgeway; a sister, Ruth C. Whitcomb of Dunn, N.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service Wednesday at the funeral home. |
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David L. Ligon VIRGINIA BEACH - David L. Ligon, 63, passed away quietly in his sleep in the early hours of the morning on ..... |
Lillian Mori, Clarke Giberga, Lillian Mori Clarke Giberga was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, on March 29, 1925, into a musical family. Her Italian born father was a musician who nurtured her love of the piano and singing. Gifted with a vibrant and melodious voice, she received a scholarship to The Peabody Conservatory of Music. As a first year student, she distinguished herself by winning the Rhea Hunter Award as the dramatic soprano of the year in 1943., In 1944, she met and married Alan T. Clarke and moved to Huntington Farm, his thoroughbred horse -breeding farm in Clarksville, Maryland. There they raised five daughters to whom she passed on her love of beauty, classical music, compassion for animals, love of history and appreciation for films from the Golden Age. Her love and appreciation for the beauty in nature was displayed in her gardens at all of her homes. Between managing the farm and raising five girls, she always found time to chair a benefit for her Garden Club and the Maryland Historical Society. Lillian expressed her boundless creativity by giving imaginative parties for her children and photographing their many adventures on the farm. She was the family archivist., Uncharacteristically early for a luncheon at the Jockey Club in D.C., her exotic beauty caught the eye of Manuel Giberga, a Cuban refugee and economist, who proposed to her on the spot. They were married in 1962 and moved to her dream home in Washington, D.C. There she found delight in creating an elegant environment filled with the antiques that she always loved. Her home in Kalorama became known as the "unofficial Cuban Embassy." It was the scene of frequent social gatherings of local, national and international leaders. During the holidays it was always open to her foreign friends and diplomats who could not go home for their own celebrations and it was often considered a second home for many of her daughters friends., She was especially active in creating opportunities for Spanish-speaking Americans, for which she had a Presidential Appointment, and in the affairs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A gracious and elegant lady, she was known for her playful sense of humor, her love of good conversation, and for being "muy simpatica.", She lost her valiant fight against breast cancer on Saturday, November 6, 2010. She was 85 years young., She is survived by her daughters Carolina, Lilibet, Lucinda Lee, Alana and four grandchildren, Sasha, Justin, Christina and Lilli., A woman of immense vitality and fortitude, she endured many tragedies including the untimely death of one beloved daughter, Ariana ., In her final years, Lillian inspired many with her courage, cheerful demeanor, humor and dignity in the face of cancer., To honor this creative and loving spirit, there will be a High Tea for family and friends at The Farmington Country Club from 3 until 5 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010., In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Peabody Institute - Development Office, In memory of Lillian Mori, One East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or the Charlottesville SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, VA 22906, In Memory of Lillian Geberga. |
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Frances E. Wray Linville NORFOLK - Frances Elizabeth Wray Linville, 91, went to be with the Lord at her home Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, ..... |
Lonnie B., Dickens Jr. Doctor Lonnie B. Dickens Jr., 86, a local retired dentist, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010, after suffering a heart attack and several years of failing health., He was born on January 8, 1924, in Keysville, Virginia, the son of the late Lonnie B Dickens Sr. and Anna Cox Dickens., Survivors include his wife, Mary J. Dickens of 41 years; and his three children, Lonnie B. Dickens II of Cascade, Montana, Colleen Dickens of Greensboro, North Carolina, Dr. Andrew Dickens of Phoenix, Arizona, four grandchildren, Arron, Hannah and Micah Dickens and Robert Wilson Gorrell of Apex, North Carolina; and three great- grandchildren., Dr. Dickens graduated from Hampden Sydney College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1948. After moving to Charlottesville he opened a dental practice for 43 years. Dr Dickens enjoyed his patients and was greatly respected by everyone. Lonnie was a very caring person who always had a multitude of friends., Lonnie was a past member of the Virginia Dental Society, Masons,and Scottish Shrine. He was President of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad from 1973 until 1974 and served 14 years then continued as a life member. He was an Associate Charter Member of Fraternal Order of Police, and member of Farmington Country Club., He served as a dentist and a Lieutenant of the, during the, Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Chapel with Masonic Rites to follow at Monticello Memory Gardens., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902. |
DICKENS, Dr. Lonnie B. Jr., 86, a local retired dentist, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 after suffering a heart attack and several years of failing health. Born January 8, 1924 in Keysville, Va., he was the son of the late Lonnie B Dickens Sr. and Anna Cox Dickens. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary J. Dickens; his three children, Lonnie B. Dickens III of Cascade, Mont., Colleen Dickens of Greensboro, N.C., Dr. Andrew Dickens of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Aaron, Hannah and Micah Dickens and Robert Wilson Gorrell of Apex, N.C.; and three great-grandchildren. Dr. Dickens graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1948. After moving to Charlottesville he opened a dental practice, which continued for 43 years. Dr. Dickens enjoyed his patients and he greatly respected everyone. Lonnie was a very caring person who always had a multitude of friends. Lonnie was a past member of the Virginia Dental Society, Masons and Scottish Shrine. He was president of the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad from 1973-74, served 14 years and then continued as a life member. He was an associate charter member of Fraternal Order of Police and member of Farmington Country Club. He served as a dentist and a Lieutenant of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in the Hill & Wood Funeral Chapel with Masonic Rites to follow at Monticello Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Va. 22902. |
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Lucille S. Harris NORFOLK - Lucille Shoffner Harris, 82, of the 1300 block of Kingston Ave., died Nov. 21, 2010, in her home. She was born in Wake County, North Carolina, and loved fishing for many years at Harrison's Fishing Pier and teeing off with her husband George at Eagle Haven Golf Couse. Lucille is survived by two sons, Allen C. Harris and wife Margaret of Amarillo, Texas and Ron W. Harris and wife Anji of Virginia Beach; six grandchildren, Heather, Matthew, Alicia, Taylor, Allison and Benjamin; and two great- grandchildren, Phoenix and Rivers. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Clifton Harris; her mother, Daisy Ball Aldridge; and a sister, Virginia. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the , 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Lucille Hughes Kirk Marion, Va. Lucille Hughes Kirk, age 75, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Kirk was born in Honaker, Va., on Jan. 4, 1935, to the late Leonard and Maggie Honaker Hughes. She was preceded by her husband, Buddy Kirk; several brothers and sisters; and Leona Griffith, whom she considered her mother. Mrs. Kirk was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. She had 42 years of service with Harwood Manufacturing. She was an avid horse enthusiast and, along with her husband, were the founding members of the Old Virginia Wagon & Saddle Club. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include: one daughter, Sandy Kirk and special friend Don Stinnette; one grandson, Derrick Barnes and wife Heather; four grandchildren, Lucas Barnes, Will Barnes, Hannah Barnes Aaron Paschal; several nieces and nephews; and other loving family. Special thanks to Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home, the nursing staff and special friend, Bill Gravely. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at 7 p.m. from the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. David Neitch. A graveside service will be held privately at the West Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
MATHEWS - Mabel S. Owens, age 82, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. |
Margaret Lee Anderson PORTSMOUTH - Margaret Lee Walke Anderson, 85, loving mother, beloved grandmother and widow of Dr. Gerald Benton Anderson, died Nov. 21, 2010, after a brief illness. Margaret Lee, a native of Portsmouth and lifelong resident of the city, was the daughter of Roland James Walke and Ellen Veronica Keil Walke. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. She is survived by three children and their families: Bradford Lee Anderson of Smithfield, his wife Debra Sue Messenger Anderson and their son Benton Reed Anderson; Brice Tilden Anderson of Mechanicsville, his wife Cynthia Cary Anderson and their son James Benton Anderson; and Margaret Ellen Anderson Downs of Portsmouth, her husband Douglas Warren Downs and their children, Jennifer Lee Downs, Bradford Warren Downs and Anne Benton Downs. Margaret Lee loved Williamsburg, where she and Gerry courted on Sunday afternoons in the early 1950s. They were married April 11, 1953, at St. Paul's. She was proud of her Irish heritage, her Catholic faith, and of her five perfect grandchildren, whose names for her included Oma, Puttit and Grandma. Margaret Lee retired in 1988 from Portsmouth Psychiatric Center, where she worked 13 years as a ward clerk. She also worked for the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. in the 1940s and 1950s and taught preschool at St. Christophers Episcopal Church in Portsmouth in the 1970s. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in Portsmouth and attended Mary Washington College and The College of William and Mary. Margaret Lee was a longtime volunteer with the Portsmouth chapter of the March of Dimes in the 1960s and 1970s. Along with Louise Hall, Harriet Hart and "Tiny" Burke, she was one of the "founding mothers" of the March of Dimes' day camp for special-needs children. The camp operated for two weeks each summer from 1967 to 1976 under the shady trees of Portsmouth City Park. She also helped to coordinate the March of Dimes' annual Mothers March fundraising drive in the 1960s and helped to coordinate the organization's annual telethons on WAVY-TV in the 1960s and 1970s. Margaret Lee served on the Portsmouth Catholic School Board in the 1970s, when her children attended Portsmouth Catholic High School. A Rosary service for Margaret Lee will be held today, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, 1926 High St. in Portsmouth. Immediately after the Rosary, the family will receive friends at the funeral home. A Mass of the Resurrection will be said Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's, 463 Washington St. in Portsmouth. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth. The family wishes to offer special thanks to the second-floor and fourth-floor nursing staffs at Maryview Hospital for making our mother's final days safe, comfortable and dignified. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children, 6171 Kempsville Circle, Norfolk, VA 23502. |
VIRGINIA BEACH - Margie, 87, passed away on Nov. 19, 2010. |
Margaret Lam Hinkle, Margaret Lam Hinkle, 88, a resident of Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Home, formerly of Pineville, Virginia, died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 20, 2010., She was born on August 31, 1922, in Pineville, a daughter of the late Leon Gilbert and Frances Virginia Lam., She was a retired homemaker and was a very active member of the Mount Olive Brethren Church., On June 22, 1940 she married Samuel Henry Hinkle Jr. who died on February 18, 1997., She is survived by two sons, Larry Lee Hinkle of Penn Laird and Samuel Henry "S.H." Hinkle III of Woodstock; one daughter, Sharon H. Rawls of Fishersville; one sister, Virginia Ann Roadcap of Woodbridge; four grandchildren, Tammy Berkshire, Jackie Bellairs, Stephanie Teter, and Jonathan Rawls; five great-grandchildren, Andrew Bellairs, Jacob Bellairs, William Bellairs, Allie Bellairs, and Tucker Berkshire., Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at the Mount Olive Brethren Church with the Reverend Fredric G. Miller and the Reverend Tom Smith officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery., Kyger-Pence Funeral Service of McGaheysville is handling the arrangements., Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Olive Brethren Church, 2977 Pineville Road, McGaheysville, Virginia 22840. |
Margaret H. Palka VIRGINIA BEACH - Margie, 87, passed away Nov. 19, 2010. She was born in Ohio, and spent a majority of her life in Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Rudolph Palka of 56 years; and son, Gary Palka. Left to cherish her memory are her son Duane Palka, and daughter-in-law, Carol Palka. Margie spent most of her life taking care of her son Duane. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach. Margie was loved and supported by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John and Mildred Thoroughgood House, 1391 Marshall Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. A graveside service will be today, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. at Princess Anne Memorial Park. Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to www.altmeyer. com. |
She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Belfry, Ky., on Sunday, November 28, 2010. |
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James N. McClure Jr. WILLIAMSBURG - James N. McClure Jr., M.D., 80, died Nov. 15, 2010. He is loved and missed by his wife, ..... |
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In loving memory of MRS. MILDRED B. HACKETT It has been two years since you transitioned into another new life on this day at 10:59 p.m. We continue to miss you each day. You are free from all earthly ailments. God called you home to suffer no more. We miss all of your smiles, love, and cooking. But we shall meet again! Love, Charles Sr., Charles Jr., (Raymonia), Anita, and grandchildren: Renee, Madison, and Landon |
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Orpha Helmuth Miller CHESAPEAKE - Orpha Helmuth Miller, 89, of Bedford Street, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family Sunday, Nov. ..... |
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Nora Moore-Creef CHESAPEAKE - Nora Virginia Moore-Creef, 96, of the 600 block of Kingsborough Square, went to be with the Lord Monday Nov. 22, ..... |
Norma Elaine Clement Yeatts Norma Elaine Clement Yeatts, 74, of Evington passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Born in Lynchburg on Oct. 18, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Gaston Mack Clement and Gaynell Davidson Clement and was the wife of Elbert Austin Yeatts. Mrs. Yeatts was retired from VSE Corporation and was a member of Fairview Christian Church. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived her three loving and caring daughters, Crystal Y. Staton and her husband, Dennis, of Evington, Sabrina Y. Tomlin, of Forest and April Y. Gallagher and her husband, Barry, of Forest. Eight grandchildren, Brandon S. Tomlin, Jennifer T. Entsminger and her husband, Brian, Alexander G. Staton, Kristen M. Staton, Emmett R. Staton, Christopher W. Staton and his wife, Kama, Brittany A. Gallagher and Brett A. Gallagher. Eight great- grandchildren, Mazie J. Tomlin, Abby E. Tomlin, Aiden H. Entsminger, Brooklyn L. Staton, Brady W. Spinner, Shelby L. Staton, Ainsley C. Staton, and Tanner C. Staton. One sister, Janet Nash and her husband, Buford, of Gladys. One sister-in- law, Oleta Clement, of Richmond. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Mack Clement and a sister, Carlese Puckett. A Celebration of Norma's Life and Faith will be held at 12 Noon,Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, 237-2722, with the Rev. Jack Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312 Condolences may be made to diuguidfuneralservice.com |
Natalie Howard Hayes CHESAPEAKE - Natalie Howard "Baye" Hayes, 52, of the 800 block of Park Row, passed away Nov. 20, 2010. She was born March 16, 1958, in Chesapeake to Melvin McKee Sr. and the late Peggy Howard. Natalie was predeceased by her brother, Avery Miller. She is survived by her spouse, Johnnie Hayes; her daughters, Tamika and Tynesha Howard; her son, Kevin Howard; four sisters; five brothers; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue Chapel. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will assemble at 801 Grayson St., Norfolk, one hour prior to the service for procession to the chapel. Family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
KILMARNOCK - Ned T. Firth, 63, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. |
CARTER, Nell White, age 91, of Manassas, Va., died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Northern Virginia Health Care Center, Manassas. Mrs. Carter was born May 2, 1919 in Petersburg, Va., daughter of the late John Granville and Etta E. (Clendenon) White. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Manassas, for over 60 years. She was also a member of The Gleaners Circle, The Homemakers Club and The Recreation for Retired Citizens. Survivors include two children, Wayne Carlton Carter (Jean) of Dunnsville, Va. and Wanda Lorraine Cohen (Michael) of Ashburn, Va.; four grandchildren, Stephen Long (Melinda), Christopher Long (Tammy), Kelley Haney (Kevin) and Kimberly Jacobs (Jerry); and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, where funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Interment will follow at Hixson Cemetery, Manassas, Va. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers or contributions to Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, Va. 20110 in loving memory of Nell Carter. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com. |
Nora Moore-Creef CHESAPEAKE - Nora Virginia Moore-Creef, 96, of the 600 block of Kingsborough Square, went to be with the Lord Monday Nov. 22, 2010. The daughter of the late John Sykes and Rose Culpepper Sykes, she was born in Norfolk County on Nov. 20, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Knox Moore and a daughter, Carolyn Starrette and second husband, Wilton Creef. She was a member of Glengariff Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Billy Moore and his wife Gail; four grandchildren, Karen Batten and husband Terry, Kevin Starrette and wife Tammie, Wendy Jones and husband Kenny and Stephanie Snyder and husband Warren; seven great- grandchildren and a devoted niece, Shelby White. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 26, at Riverside Memorial Park at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ernest Trueblood officiating. Please visit her "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome.com where you may leave a note to the family. |
Norris W. Brown Sr. PORTSMOUTH - Norris Wellington Brown Sr. passed Nov. 20, 2010. He was born Jan. 27, 1925 in Charles City County, Virginia. Norris was a founding member of Fellowship United Church of Christ in Chesapeake, a Navy veteran and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a planner and estimator. Norris leaves to cherish his memory three children, Sherrie B. Parker (Melvin) of Chesapeake, Betty Lynette Moore of Bear, Del., and Norris W. Brown Jr. (Sharon) of Portsmouth; his sister, Mae Brown Reid of Sarasota, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Delanissa A. Moody, Angela D. Moody, Elliott O. Moody, Natasha Parker, Christopher A. Moore (Patty), Norris A. Brown, Phillip W. Brown and Matthew B. Brown; and great-granddaughter, Katelyn A. Moore; a special niece, Shirley Green; and sister-in-law, Mary Brown. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty M. Brown; grandson, Kevin M. Moore; five brothers and two sisters. A viewing will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 4 until 7 p.m. in J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. The life celebration service will be held Friday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. in Fellowship UCC, 1402 Gust Lane, Chesapeake. The family is receiving guests at the home of Norris Jr., 1916 Evergreen Place, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to Fellowship UCC Capital Campaign Fund. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. |
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
COPELAND - In memory of Oliver Copeland Sr., who passed away November 17, 2008. Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure; loving you always, forgetting you never. Love, Your wife, sons, daughters and grandchildren |
Orpha Helmuth Miller CHESAPEAKE - Orpha Helmuth Miller, 89, of Bedford Street, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. Born in Millersburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gideon and Fanny Helmuth. She was a lifelong member of Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church where she enjoyed hymns and was involved in special music groups. In her younger years she taught Sunday school and Bible school. She was a school bus driver for the City of Chesapeake for 20 years. Orpha's true devotion was as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and above all providing a Christian foundation and spiritual atmosphere for her family. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, and a year ago by her husband of 66 years, Ivan Eugene Miller; four sisters, Naomi Neuenschwander, Wilma Roth, Mary Zehr, and Ruth Helmuth; and four brothers, Alvin, Calvin, Atlee and Gilbert Helmuth. Survivors include her five children, Merlin Lee Miller and wife Linda, Carolyn Jean Yoder and husband Willie of Chesapeake, Loren Eugene Miller and wife Michelle of Lebanon, Ore., and Ivan Keith Miller and wife Laurie, Brent Laverne Miller and wife Kelly of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Brenda, (Matt) Regina, (Pete) Dennis, Jeremy, (Jenny) Richard, (Michelle) Ryan, Cory, (Rachelle) Whitney, Kari, Brandon, Darren, Troy, Maggie and Mark; as well as 10 great-grandchildren, Brent, Travis, Taylor, Erik, Ciara, Seth, Katrina, Hayley, Tara and Brady and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and two special sisters-in-law, Edna Miller and Pauline Miller. The funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church, 2041 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Merlin Miller, the Rev. Harold Bergey and the Rev. Dale Keffer, will officiate. The interment will follow in the church cemetery. The viewing will begin on Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the service at the church. The family would like to express a sincere thanks to three special care givers, Janet Chapman, Patricia Yoder, and a niece, Nina Troyer for the love and care given to our mother over the past year. Memorial donations may be made in Orpha's name to Hope Haven Children's Home, 1500 N. Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Oman Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Friends are invited to send condolences and to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com. |
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Margaret H. Palka VIRGINIA BEACH - Margie, 87, passed away Nov. 19, 2010. She was born in Ohio, and spent a majority of her ..... |
HARDIMAN, Patsy Dunevant, 75, of Dillwyn, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010. She was born July 17, 1935, the daughter of Orville and Lorna Rosen Dunevant of Buckingham, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Roger L. Hardiman, who was by her side caring for her until her passing. She is also survived by one daughter, Sheri H. Smith and her husband, R. Craig Smith; two grandsons, Ryan Craig Smith and Chase Hunter Smith, all of Staunton; and a sister-in-law, Nancy H. Owen of Dillwyn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, at Dunkum Funeral Home in Dillwyn, with interment in the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 or Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. |
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In Loving Memory Of Hazel Mae Peters October 29, 1931 November 22, 2009 To our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Deep in our ..... |
Ralph Leon Anderson Jr. Ralph Leon Anderson Jr., 62, of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Anderson. Ralph was born on Dec. 16, 1947, in Lynchburg, a son of the late Jean Belle and Ralph Anderson Sr. He worked as a laminator operator with Rock-Tenn Papermill. He was a member of Jordan Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Leon Anderson. Along with his wife Nancy, Ralph is survived by son, Timothy Leon Anderson, and his wife Jessica; his daughter, Tara Lynne Anderson Dill; his five grandchildren: Brittany Dill, Hayley Dill, Alexis Anderson, Kristopher Anderson, and Kody Anderson; his sister, Brenda Byrnes; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at 12 p.m. at Jordan Baptist Church with Pastor Melvin Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and other times at the home of his daughter. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family. |
DIDLAKE, Richard G. "Dickie" Jr., retired City of Richmond firefighter, 74, of Oregon Hill, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Earlean Didlake; four children and 12 grandchildren, Chris and Helen (Christin and Meredith), Lance and Robin (Lauren, Courtney and Jonathan), Crystal and Chris Munnings (Ryan, Meagan, Sarah, Topher and Caroline), Troy and Jen (Jackson and Patrick); mother-in-law, Dorothy Jenkins; devoted cousin, Billy Jackson; and many loving family and friends. He served in the U.S.M.C., was a member of American Legion Post 125, and loved his family and friends, closely followed by the Redskins, Yankees, Tuckahoe Little League, Christmas, Virginia sports teams, John Marshall Cadet Corps, bowling, Virginia Train Club and his friends at McDonald's. His family will receive friends 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Interment Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or American Legion Post 125. |
Robert A. Eagle "Skeeter" Robert Anderson Eagle, 71, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short illness. He was the husband of Neta Bradley Eagle. Born Dec. 8, 1938, in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Massie O'Dell Eagle and the late Virgie Phillips Eagle. In addition to his father and mother, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy O'Dell Eagle. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Michele) Martin, and one granddaughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Martin, the love of his life. He is also survived by five brothers, James Eagle and wife Patsy, Kenneth Eagle and wife, Valerie, Preston Eagle and wife, Peggy, all of Lynchburg, Glenn Eagle and wife, Teresa of Rustburg and Ronald Eagle and wife Linda, of Concord; and two sisters, Betty Ware of Rustburg and Edith Simmons and husband Fred of Lynchburg. Robert was a member of Whites United Methodist Church where he was very active in cooking and fundraising. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 16. He worked and retired with 27 years of service with United Parcel Service. After retirement he loved to play golf with all his brothers and friends at Hat Creek Golf Course. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and other times at the residence. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m.on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Whites United Methodist Church by Pastor Paul Gillespie and the Rev. Dr. Wayne Greene. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16. Memorial contributions may be made to Whites Building Fund, 513 English Tavern Road, Rustburg, VA 24588. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral home.com. |
CAMPBELL - Ruth Evelyn Carter Campbell "Tinnie" December 1, 1932 November 19,2006 She was a loving wife, best friend, excellent mother and a devoted sister. I will always love her and thank God for the gift He gave me in a wife. Archer W. Campbell, Sr. |
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Charles W. Ragsdale HERTFORD - Charles Walter Ragsdale, 88, of Springfield, S.C., formerly of Hertford, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, in South Carolina. Born ..... |
HARRIS - Randell Lee Happy 53rd Birthday Randlee. You are remembered today and everyday. Miss & love you. Mom and Family |
BAILEY - Rebecca L. Bailey, 56, of Charlottesville, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010, at her home. Arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete. |
Richard B. Blackwell CHESAPEAKE - Richard Bennett Blackwell, 55, died Nov. 21, 2010. Mr. Blackwell was born in Japan to the late John R. and Nancy C. Blackwell. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Blackwell was an avid fisherman, enjoyed shooting pool and loved being outdoors, especially in the mountains. Left to cherish his memory, are his loving wife of 29 years, Anita Boyd Blackwell; daughter and primary caregiver, Amber Stanley of Chesapeake; sister, Valerie Ross and friend Samuel Cason of Lookout Mountain, Ga.; devoted grandchildren, John Richard Cooke and Devynn Richard Stanley; and close friend, Joe Bridges. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
GARY, Richard L. Sr., 85, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly Marshall Gary; son, Rick and his wife, Barbara, of Richmond; daughters, Peggy of Virginia Beach and Abby and her husband, Donnie, of Mechanicsville. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, Kirsten, Marshall, Corey, Matthew and Emily. Mr. Gary served in the 3rd Army during WWII and was a 60-year member of the American Legion. After graduating from The University of Richmond, he owned and operated Marshall's Men's Clothing Store in Richmond. He was a longtime member of Ridge Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher and Church Treasurer for many years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home - Parham Chapel, where services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the American Heart Association . woodyfuneralhomeparham.com |
Robert K. Hicks VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert K. "Bob" Hicks, 82, U.S. Navy retired, passed peacefully at home Nov. 18, 2010. Born in Portland, Maine, he grew up in Scarboro. He was a graduate of Scarboro High, attended Northeastern Business College, various Navy schools, and retired from the Navy after 24 years of service, operating his own business thereafter until retiring in 1995. Bob was predeceased by his father, Harry Hicks; mother, Elizabeth Osgood; stepfather, Pat Osgood; and brother, Harold Hicks. Bob is survived by wife, Frances Hicks; daughters LeAnn Finney and Heidi Jeffreys; grandsons, Patrick, Nathan and Zachary Finney and Paul Jeffreys; granddaughters, Laura Holmes and Brynne Daulton; and soon to be 11 great-grandchildren. Bob was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, where he gave generously of his time, talent and treasure. He was a member of the Masonic Orchard Lodge, AF & AM 215, Old Orchard, ME, Virginia Beach Shrine Club, Kedhive Shrine Temple, Fleet Reserve Association, and the VFW. His life will be celebrated by a mass at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Virginia Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m., with a farewell party to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children via www.support.shrinershospitals.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org. |
Robert A. Holybee CHESAPEAKE - Robert A. Holybee, 74, passed away at his home Nov. 17, 2010. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. |
Ronald Roy Clayton BRISTOL, Va. Ronald Roy Clayton, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born July 6, 1946, in Savannah, Ga., to the late Roy Richard Clayton Sr. and Opal Juanita Sutton Clayton. He had lived in Bristol for over seven years, having moved from Georgia where he had retired as a mechanical engineer. Mr. Clayton was a member of Keys Street Pentecostal Church. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club in Atlanta, a member of Piedmont Lodge No. 447, a Scottish Rite Mason, and was a Shriner with the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. Survivors: wife, Sandra Jean Clayton; daughters, Bobbie Joy L. Rose-Branch and husband Steve, Rebecca Lear and husband John; sons, Ronnie Clayton and wife Amy, Steve Herrington and wife Nancy; sister, Teresa Clayton; brother, Richard "Rick" Clayton and wife Sharon; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Thurman Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 prior to the memorial service. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Ruth Virginia Painter, Ruth Virginia Painter, 85, of Waynesboro, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro is serving the family. |
Samuel Bullock BRISTOL, Tenn. Another member of The Greatest Generation has left us. Samuel Joseph "Sam" Bullock, 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at St. Anne Catholic Church at 1 p.m., with visitation in the church beginning at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be family members. Those who wish may, in lieu of flowers, make a donation to Holly Help Spay-Neuter Fund, P.O. Box 1264; Bristol, VA 24203. Condolences and memories may be sent and viewed by visiting,, Funeral arrangements for Mr. Bullock are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. `Sam Bullock was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ethel Shew Bullock; a grandson, Jef Roberts; his son-in-law, Don Roberts; his brothers, Robert, Charles, and James Bullock; his half-brothers, Albert, Clyde, Claude, Roy, and Fred Bullock; and a half-sister, Willie Bullock Moore. He is survived by his children, Linda Roberts, Barbara Niemczak, Pat Dixon, Kathy DeVault, and David Bullock; sons-in-law, Steve Dixon and Walter Niemczak; daughter-in-law, Maria Bullock; grandchildren, Jamie Dixon, Joe Dixon, Rebecca Webb, Sam DeVault, Daniel DeVault, Gabriel Bullock, and Samantha Bullock; great-grandchildren, Sam and Sophie Dixon and Cara Dixon; sister-in-law, Ruth Bullock; many nieces and nephews; and his ever-faithful Jack Russell Terrier, Daisy. He was born in Scott County, Va., to the late Samuel T. and Katherine Brennan Bullock, and soon moved to Bristol Tennessee. From 1925-1933, he lived in Nashville, Tenn., where he was the captain of the St. Mary's basketball team and played football under Father Dillon, a Notre Dame classmate of Knute Rockne. He was a graduate of Tennessee High School, and during his high school years played football and ran track. After school day ended, he worked numerous jobs, including Bradley's Drug Store, the Rapid Messenger Service, Rainero's Lighthouse Restaurant and Gas Station, and Pete Moore's Cumberland Street Boxing Arena. Any spare time he spent roaming around downtown Bristol with his best friends, Garnett Roberts and Jim "Junior" Akins. At the age of 20, he met Ethel Shew, the love of his life. They married a year later and shared 65 years of warm family life with their children. During the pre-war years, he worked in the shipyards at Newport News, Va., and opened the body shop at State's Motors in Bristol Tennessee. During, , he served with the bombardiers in the First Air Commandos of the Army Air Corps in the China-Burma-India Theatre, alongside Actor Jackie Coogan and Col. Philip "Flip" Cochran, the inspiration for Col. Flip Corkin in the popular comic strip, "Terry and the Pirates". Throughout the rest of his life, he kept in contact with the many friends he had made during his years in the service. Upon his return from the war, he re-opened the body shop at State's Motors; taught at the Trade School; and opened his own business, Wayne Body and Paint Shop. When Sperry came to Bristol, he opened and managed the Painting and Electro-Plating Shop there and at Raytheon when they took over from Sperry. He retired from Raytheon in 1984 and did consulting work for them for an additional year. Always an avid sportsman and fan, he played softball during the war, and his team won the C.B.I. Theater League Championship. Back home, he played semi-pro baseball with the Bristol Mountaineers in the Bluegrass League. He coached football at St. Anne's Catholic School and baseball with Hill's Little League team and the Lincoln-Mercury Colt League team. He never missed a single one of his son's sports events and very few of those of his grandchildren. His favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves and the Tennessee High Vikings. He and his wife had season tickets for THS football games until recently, and there was seldom a home track meet at THS that he was not seen walking the sidelines in his Atlanta Braves ball cap. An active member of the |
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In Loving Memory Of Edith Marie Scott July 22, 1915 November 22, 2006 Forever In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today ..... |
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James R. Sharpe PORTSMOUTH - Services for James Robert "Bob" Sharpe will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. ..... |
Sheena Marrs, Sheena Marrs, 64, of Afton, died at her residence, Friday, November 19, 2010., She was born in Albemarle County to Nay Fisher and the late Cora Gibson Fisher., She was preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Fisher; and one sister, Ivy Layne., She is survived by her husband, David R. Marrs; one daughter, Amy Shifflett and her husband, Lee, of Batesville; one son, David D. Marrs and his wife, Annie, of Louisa; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren., Also, surviving are four brothers, James Fisher and his wife, Susan, of Batesville, Anthony Fisher of Batesville, Jerry Fisher and Donna Braun of Danville, and Trenton Fisher of Batesville; three sisters, Alice Shifflett of Crozet, Vanessa Keiser of Greene County, and Kendall Toribio of Florida., Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel, Crozet., A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Rockgate Cemetery, Crozet., The family suggest, instead of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to David Marrs, 6921 Burnt Mt. Rd., Afton, VA 22920., Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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BODKIN, Shirley (Simmons), 95, widow of Minor E. Bodkin Sr., formerly of Staunton, died Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Richmond. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Minor E. "Buddy" Bodkin Jr.; two brothers and a sister. Family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Donna B. and Allen Curtis of Richmond; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Bodkin of Collinsville; four grandchildren, Beth B. Waggoner, Brad Bodkin, Alex Curtis and Lindsey Curtis Cooper; three great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Staunton, with visitation at Henry Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at henryfuneralhome.net. |
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Betty M. Snodgrass SUFFOLK - Betty Carolyn Melton Snodgrass, 65, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. ..... |
Stanley Hope Graves HAMPTON - Stanley Hope Graves, 94, passed from this life on Saturday Nov. 20, 2010. Born Oct. 26, 1916 in the Lahore area of Orange, Va., he was the youngest of four children born to Channing Page and Natalie Burrus Graves. He received a civil engineering degree from Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1939. He then began a 42-year career at Newport News Shipyard as a designer. It was at this time that he met and married his wife of 60 years, Louise Tennis Graves. During World War II, he served in Europe in the 272nd Artillery Battalion as a reconnaissance pilot. He continued his military career locally as a Battalion Commander in the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He was a longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton. His favorite pastime was watching sports, especially college basketball and the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Graves had been an avid hunter throughout most of his life. He loved spending time with family and friends on his farm in Orange, especially at this time of Thanksgiving. Mr. Graves is survived by his sister, Violet Page Graves of Orange; daughter, Page Graves Nestor and husband Robert of Virginia Beach; daughter, Rhonda Louise Graves and Ellen Coleman of Hampton; granddaughter, Jenna Brown Agnello and husband Bryan of Norfolk; granddaughter Kathryn Leigh Brown and Joe Rodgers of Palo Alto, Calif.; grandson Michael Channing Brown and fiancée Christine Suter of Norfolk; stepgrandson, Owen Nestor of Newport News and stepgranddaughter, Katie Nestor of Norfolk. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home by the Rev. Lawrence Biermann with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 317 Lee St., Hampton, VA 23669. |
Mr. Graves is survived by his sister, Violet Page Graves of Orange; daughter, Page Graves Nestor and husband, Robert of Virginia Beach; daughter, Rhonda Louise Graves and Ellen Coleman of Hampton; granddaughter, Jenna Brown Agnello and husband, Bryan of Norfolk; granddaughter, Kathryn Leigh Brown and Joe Rodgers of Palo Alto, Calif.; grandson, Michael Channing Brown and fiancEe, Christine Suter of Norfolk; step-grandson, Owen Nestor of Newport News; and step-granddaughter, Katie Nestor of Norfolk. He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. |
Susan Faill Sutherland, Susan Faill Sutherland was born on October 16, 1932, in Niagara Falls, New York. She died peacefully with family at bedside at home in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, November 16, 2010., Sue graduated from St. Anne's School in Charlottesville, Virginia, and, in Evanston, Illinois. She married her beloved husband, Donald Sutherland, in 1953 and they moved many times in their early marriage prior to settling in Wilmington, Delaware. After his retirement, Sue and Don split their time between their homes in Wilmington, Delaware and Naples, Florida and traveled the world., Besides her husband, Donald, she is survived by her children, John and Roz Sutherland, Sara and Robert O'Connor, and Andrew and Michelle Sutherland. She is also survived by eight grandchildren., Sue was first and foremost a homemaker and a mother. She was also active in the community, volunteering with the Wilmington Delaware Junior League and their work with the Winterthur Museum., Avow Hospice of Naples, Florida, was instrumental in getting her home and easing her passing with this final illness. Heartfelt thanks go out to caregivers, Daffy, Maxine, and Gloria who helped Don care for her as she struggled with her health in the past few years. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, they are happy that she is now at peace., Her memorial service will be private in Wilmington, Delaware., For online condolences, please visit |
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Tammy Coe Montgomery Saltville, Va. Tammy Coe Montgomery, age 47, died peacefully with her family and close friends in her home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. Tammy was the daughter of Shirley Coe and the late William "Boog" Coe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "Swammie" Montgomery. She is also survived by son, Hunter Mongomery, who was her pride and joy; two sisters, Beverly Johnson and husband Greg, Patricia Coe Allison and husband Michael "Duck" Allison; three special nephews, Michael Coe, Brian Coe and wife Donna Saltz, and daughter, Maranda Saltz, Josh Coe and wife Jill, and sons, Gabe and John; one special niece, Amanda Bise and husband T.J., and children, Cali, Cameron and her fianc‚, Daryl "Onion" Price, and his son, D.J.; and many close friends. She will always live on in our hearts! Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Montgomery Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8.p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at |
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In Loving Memory of Thomas R. LaBeau on our 50th Wedding Anniversary November 19, 1960 The time went by so fast. I think of you and miss you every day. Our time we spent together will be cherished forever. You are sadly missed but never forgotten. Till we meet again. Your Loving Wife Eloise |
FAIELLA, Vincenzo, age 80, of Chesterfield, died Sunday, November 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Anna C. Faiella; daughter, Denise McLaughlin and husband, Marc; two sons, William Faiella and wife, Regina, and Robert Faiella and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Matthew McLaughlin, Thomas Faiella, Vincent Faiella and Alessio Faiella; sister, Laura Scandiatro; and brother, Emilio Faiella. Mr. Faiella was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Korea. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Parkway, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment at 12 noon at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. |
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Virgil Lee Derby Jr. SUFFOLK - Virgil Lee Derby Jr., 80, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2010. He was born in Franklin, Va., the son of the late Nita Powell Derby and Virgil Lee Derby Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the 101st Airborne during the Korean War. He later went on to retire as a papermaker from Union Camp. Virgil was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was also a member of the North South Skirmish Association / Southampton Greys. Virgil is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shirley Carr Derby; daughter, Sandy D. Savage (Brian Savage) of Gates, N.C.; sons, Ricky Derby (Kim Collier) of Suffolk, Harry Derby of Suffolk, Scott Derby (Kaye Joyner) of Franklin; grandchildren, Richard Derby (Samantha Derby), Ryan Derby, Brandon and Michael Savage; great-grandchildren, Alayna and Ava Derby. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434 with Pastor Gene Asbill officiating. Burial will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home for a time of visitation and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the church of your choice. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. |
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HEISKELL - In loving memory of Walker R. Heiskell. It's been one year since you departed this life. We miss your smiles, always thinking of you. Love, Gwen Spurlock and Family |
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Irene E. Washburn CHESAPEAKE - Irene E. Washburn, 90, passed away Nov. 19, 2010. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 11 ..... |
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E. Carson Whitley Jr. FRANKLIN - E. Carson Whitley Jr. passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 after fighting a brave battle with liver cancer. ..... |
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In Loving Memory Of Lindsay L. Williams September 12, 1942 November 22, 2009 Forever in our hearts. We miss you Wife LaVonne, Children, Grandkids, ..... |
Mr. Willie F. Brown Jr., of Courtland, Va., died on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Envoy of Stratford Hills, Richmond, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, |
Winsome R. Leeper VIRGINIA BEACH - Winsome R. Leeper, 75, passed away Nov. 20, 2010 at her home in Southern Shores, N.C. She was born in Portsmouth, England and had been a longtime resident of Virginia Beach. She was a member of Eastern Shore Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. James Leeper, and is survived by three daughters, Sheila Cooke and husband Karl, Sharon Golesh, Christina Buchert and husband Blake; seven grandchildren, Trevor, Callie, Challen, Holland and Eden Buchert and Andrew and Winsome Cooke; a sister, Wendy McCaw. She will be remembered for her fierce independence, determination and strength, her gentle and generous nature, strong sense of friendship and wonderful sense of humor. In memory of our walking miracle, our prayers are with you. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Eastern Shore Chapel on Laskin Road in Virginia Beach. The Rev. Julia Ashby and Rev. Sue Crommelin will officiate. A gathering of family of friends will be held immediately following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association . Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices. com. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with local arrangements. |
GREENE - Yancey D. There's a place in our hearts which is yours alone. A place in our lives that no one else could ever own. We hold back the tears when we speak your name. But the ache in our hearts remains the same! Your Loving Family |
