McNeeley, Addie Marie McNeeley, 74, of Cumberland, Wisconsin, died on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Cumberland Extended Care Unit., She was born on May 26, 1936, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, to George and Lucy Irene (Waudby) Graf., Marie was raised in the Timberland area and graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1954., She moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, and married Charles H. Gibson who served in the United States Air Force for 23 years. They later divorced. Marie moved to Cumberland in 1979, and was married in Barron, Wisconsin, on April 14, 1984, to James McNeeley, who preceded her in death on November 24, 1984. She opened her own daycare in 1982 which she operated until 2004. Marie enjoyed crocheting and dancing., She is survived by two sons, Mark Gibson and his wife, Belinda, of Stanardsville, Virginia, and Travis Gibson and his wife, Joan, of Cumberland; one daughter, Debra Gibson Detamore of Ruckersville, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Crystal, Jason, Beth Anne, Emily, Bryan and John; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Diesterhaft and her husband, Melvin, of Cumberland; and two brothers, Glenn Graf and his wife, Karen, of Cumberland and James Graf and his wife, Nancy, of Almena., Marie was preceded in death by two brothers, Dick and Jack Graf., Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cumberland, Wisconsin, with Father David Lusson officiating and burial at the church cemetery., Pallbearers were Mark Gibson, Travis Gibson, Corey Graf, Joey Graf, Melvin Diesterhaft, Jordan Lundmark, Jim Graf and Glenn Graf., Visitation was held from 4 until 7 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2010, at the Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland and for one hour prior to service at the church. |
Agnes Irene Tacey Agnes left us on October 30, 2010. She was born in Providence, R.I. On March 1, 1922 to Arthur and Mary Dwyer. Agnes has been a resident of Woodbridge, VA since 1946. She had a long career in military and government service. She was most proud of her military service in the, WAVES during, and has been a life long supporter of our veterans. She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis F. "Buck" Tacey and her 3 brothers, Frank Dwyer of Enfield, CT, Robert and Arthur Dwyer both of Providence, R.I. Agnes is survived by her three children, Mary Tacey of Tampa, FL, Charles Tacey of Avondale,PA, and Robert Tacey of Woodbridge, VA; six grandchildren, Rebecca Edgar of Apollo Beach, FL, Adam Tacey, Melissa Tacey, and Carlin Tacey of Woodbridge, VA and Phil Tacey and Paige Tacey of Avondale, PA; and one great grandson, Joshua. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 12 noon, Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Agnes' name may be made to , 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 |
HARRISON, Sis. Alberta Marie, departed this life October 28, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Harrison; four children, Katrina, Samantha, Timothy and Kevin Harrison Jr.; mother, Christine White; siblings, Rodney White, Robert Howard, Michelle Cash and Alfreda Coleman; several aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral service will be held Thursday, November 4, 12 noon, Bro. Min. James 5X Grooms officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
HAMPTON - Andy 'Sonny' Devine Gates, 55, fell asleep in death Oct. 29, 2010, at his sister's home, Alice Miller. |
Anna "Ruth" Davidson Terry BRISTOL, Tenn. A funeral service for Anna "Ruth" Davidson Terry will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship Chapel with Rev. Scott Price officiating. The burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry King, Adam Lane, David Jones, Larkin DuVal, Donnie Barker and Junior Hall. Memorials may be made to the Wellmont Foundation Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN, in Ruth's memory. Online condolences may be registered at |
EMERSON, Arthur C. Jr., 74, of Cumberland, after a long battle with diabetes, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dinah C. Emerson; daughter, Ann Emerson Smith of Ford; son, A. C. Emerson III of Chesterfield; brother, Franklin "Winky" Emerson of Powhatan; sisters, Florence E. Long of North Carolina and Lois E. Blatto of Powhatan; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, John Wayne Emerson. The family will receive friends Wednesday (tonight) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral service will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. in the Hobson's Chapel United Methodist Church, Powhatan. Interment Grove Cemetery, Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Hobson's Chapel. |
Barbara Courtney Moritz Brumback, Barbara Courtney Moritz Brumback passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Martha Jefferson Hospital with friends and family present., Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Brumback; and her son, Craig., She is survived by one sister, Susan M. Gottlieb; and three children, John, Courtney and Natalie; along with one grandchild, Rachel Renne' Brumback Stanley., From the time Barbara arrived in this world on November 14, 1935, she was predisposed to challenge the world assertively. She was a young woman with astute intelligence and wit., She met her husband-to-be in Washington, D.C. and they married in 1961., Her work ascended in the direction of politics, which became her second love. Barbara became active in political campaigning, beginning with Barry Goldwater and carried on through out her life., She continued to work in Washington, D.C., until she and her family moved to Florida. Barbara then became a teacher, working in the Hendry County school system. She also became editor of the Caloosa Bell newspaper while working real estate part time in LaBelle, Florida., She and her family moved to Crozet in the summer of l980, where she took a job that would give her the most pleasure in her career. Along with some very prominent doctors, at the University of Virginia, she helped state the fledgling newsletter "For Kids Sake" as one of the editors and the news letter layout person. Also around the same time, along with her husband procured grant funding, to start the Virginia Relay Center phone system for the deaf and hearing impaired. Both accomplishments are now nationally known and have been adopted by almost every state in the union., Later she opened her own real estate office in the Crozet area, named Ivy West Realty Company, LLC. There she helped to serve the residents of the west side of Albemarle County with their real estate needs in the area she most deeply loved.When she retired from real estate, she helped children at the Sylvan Learning Center and was asked to be a guest teacher for the summer scholarship program to teach incoming students at Johns Hopkins University. She taught Civics., In the last years of her life Barbara lost her husband to cancer, and a son to a tragic incident in Mexico. She suffered with dementia, soon after Craig's death, and spent her final years in the loving adult care home of Mrs. Mary Ann Gibson, in Crozet., Memorial services will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel, 5888 Saint George Ave., Crozet Virginia, 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010. |
ANTHONY, Bernice Dorothy Vaughan, 88, formerly of Richmond, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at The Orchard in Warsaw. Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late John Elwood and Lula Mayhew Vaughan. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Reverend Victor B. Anthony III; her brother, Herman Vaughan; and her sister, Kitty Carson. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Beard; her daughter, Carole Poland and her husband, Jim; her sons, Leslie and his wife, Diane, Larry and his wife, Susan; and David and his wife, Stephanie; three grandchildren, Ric Anthony (Sheila), Stephen Poland (Sally) and Susan Poland Giancola (Tom); and six great-grandchildren, Kyle Anthony, William Poland, James Poland, Emma Giancola, Mia Giancola and April Young; nephews, Johnny Vaughan, Steve Carson and Shawn Carson; and nieces, Betty Jean Vaughan and Romayne Beard. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service in Altavista. Graveside services will be held at Fort Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg at 11 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, by the Rev. Allan Murphy. Memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, Va. 24505. |
Bernice Vaughan Anthony Anthony, Bernice Dorothy Vaughan, 88, formerly of Richmond, died on Tuesday, November 2, at The Orchard in Warsaw. Born in Campbell County, she was the daughter of the late John Elwood and Lula Mayhew Vaughan. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Reverend Victor B. Anthony III; her brother, Herman Vaughan; and her sister, Kitty Carson. She is survived by her sister Eleanor Beard; her daughter Carole Poland and her husband Jim; her sons Leslie and his wife Diane, Larry and his wife Susan; and David and his wife, Stephanie; three grandchildren: Ric Anthony (Sheila), Stephen Poland (Sally) and Susan Poland Giancola (Tom); and six great grandchildren: Kyle Anthony, William Poland, James Poland, Emma Giancola, Mia Giancola and April Young; nephews Johnny Vaughan, Steve Carson and Shawn Carson; and nieces Betty Jean Vaughan and Romayne Beard. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 4 at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service in Altavista. Graveside service will be held at Fort Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2010 by the Rev. Allan Murphy. Memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, VA 24505. To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneral service.com. |
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Leroy Bethea Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leroy Bethea Jr. passed away Nov. 1, 2010. A chapel service will be held at noon Friday in ..... |
Betty Anne Otey Pullen Betty Anne Otey Pullen departed this life Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Avante in Lynchburg. She was born Feb. 7, 1949, to the late John Henry Otey and Annie Beatrice Spinner Otey in Bedford County. She became a member of the Poplar Spring Baptist Church at an early age. She graduated from Susie G. Gibson High School in 1965 and also graduated from an accelerated five-year program at Lynchburg College, thus gaining both a B.A. and MBA degree in 1980. Betty was a strong advocate for education and served as the Executive Director of Project Discovery for many years. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John Edward Pullen, and one sister, Brenda Joyce Otey. She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted daughter, Carletha Pullen Tweedy (Ron), of Lynchburg; two sisters, Jean M. Watson (James), of Burke, and Teresa C. Otey (Thomas Hall), of Goode; six nieces and nephews, Diallo Otey-Baeza, Shanticarol Otey, Shantilee Otey, Isaac Otey-Hall, Jared Watson and Jada Watson; one grandson, Brandon Tweedy, who was her "favorite guy;" two great-nephews, Jeremiah Zarate-Baeza and DeShawn Otey-Hall; and two special cousins that her mother and father reared as their own, Fannie Spinner Crider, of Lynchburg, and John Clifford Spinner (Nea), of Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Poplar Spring Baptist Church, Goode, Pastor, the Rev. H. J. Robertson. The cortŠge will assemble at the church. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, 518 Bent Oak Court, Lynchburg. In lieu of flowers, Betty's wish would have been that memorial contributions be made to Brandon's college fund c/o his mother, Carletha. Community Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is directing. |
Dillow Betty Sue "Maw Maw" Hayden Dillow, 65, died on Oct. 29, 2010, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ada Hayden; a daughter, Margaret Ann Anderson; brother, William Eugene "Bill" Hayden; and sister, Darlene Fowler. Survivors include husband, Ralph E. Dillow; sons, Claude Eugene Dillow Jr. of Amelia, Ralph W. Dillow of Richmond, and Michael D. Dillow of Galax; daughters, Brenda Joy Dillow of Richmond and Amy S. Taylor of Saltville; sisters, Alice Ratcliffe of Saltville and Katherine Mabe of South Carolina; brother, James E. Hayden of Saltville; brother-in-law, J.R. Fowler of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov.1, in Lighthouse Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. R.L. Frye officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family received friends from noon until time of service at the church on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge arrangements. |
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Lois E. Braye BALTIMORE - Lois E. Braye, 102, passed away Nov. 1, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday ..... |
Burl James Lilly Burl James Lilly, 81, passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. He was born in Washington County, Va., on Oct. 21, 1929, to the late James H. and Opal Pierce Lilly. Burl was a lifelong resident of Washington County and served in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Lilly. Survivors include his wife, Nell Selfe Lilly; and his brother-in-law, Earl Selfe. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
CHEATHAM, Claudia Virginia, age 58, of Richmond, passed away October 30, 2010. She is survived by four children, Tina Hudson, Cliffton Cheatham, Kevin Cheatham and Kathy Ayers; four grandchildren, Tyler Hines, Stephen Hudson, Christopher Ayers Jr. and Charles Ayers; five siblings, Danny Evans, Betty Hancock, George Evans, Penny Worrell and Glenn Evans; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity. |
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Mary Pearce Cahoon CHESAPEAKE - Mary Pearce Cahoon, 62, died Oct. 29, 2010. The funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3, ..... |
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Cecil H. Gregory Cecil H. Gregory, 89, of Waynesboro, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2010, at Augusta Health., He was born on June 17, 1921, in Augusta County, the son of the late Howard Adam and Laura Ethel Sheppard Gregory., Mr. Gregory was an, veteran of, and retired from the Waynesboro DuPont Plant in 1978 after 33 years of service., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Gregory; a grandson, Stacy Pugh; two brothers, James Edward Gregory and Ernest Howard Gregory; and two sisters, Helen Virginia Gregory and Ethel Lawhorne., He is survived by two daughters, Diana Compton and her husband, Kenneth, of Staunton, and Bonita Crawford and her husband, John, of Waynesboro; one granddaughter, Angela Grimm; four great-grandchildren, Paris Hutchinson, Amanda Drumheller, Heather Colvin and Natalie Grimm; one great-great-granddaughter, Maci Colvin; one sister, Uvamae Sprouse of Staunton., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park with Pastor Randy Blankenship officiating., The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter, Bonita Crawford, 1225 Strawberry Lane, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro is serving the family and there will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to the Dooms Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 836, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Family and friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at |
Charles M. Herbek, 88, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010., He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Olga G. Herbek; two sons, Charles Michael Herbek and his wife, Cheri, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and David G. Herbek of Ashburn, Virginia; and a sister, Anne Hartman and her husband, John, of Port Orange, Florida; five grandchildren, Michael, Mathew, Laura Anne, David John and Katie; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews., A resident of Charlottesville for last 18 years, Mr. Herbek was born in New York City., He retired from the New York Police Department in 1964 and began a second career in Educational Publishing where he held a variety sales and executive positions including Director, International Marketing for CBS Publishing. He moved to Bridgewater Township, New Jersey in 1967 and resided there for the next 27 years. While living in New Jersey, he became active in community affairs and local politics. Besides his work on behalf of the Somerset County Republicans he was a long serving member of the township's Board of Adjustment. In 1992, after 25 years of service, he received the first Bridgewater Mayor's Award for that dedicated service and his expert contributions to the management of the growth of the township in the late 60's, 70's and early 80's., He moved to Charlottesville in 1993 and again was active in the community especially with the University's Miller Center of Public Affairs. Throughout his life Mr. Herbek and his wife were frequent travelers. In retirement they traveled the world from the South Pacific to Russia and the Great Wall of China having visited six continents among the many countries and numerous cities. Mr. Herbek never gave up his love for the sea and would travel by ship whenever possible. He was fortunate enough to have sailed the breadth of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans., Friends may call at the Teague Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010., A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlottesville, 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Interment will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Quantico National Cemetery in Quantico, Virginia, with military honors., In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to The Christopher Center at Our Lady of Peace Retirement Community in Charlottesville. |
Charles D. Trivette NORFOLK - Charles Dewitt "CD" Trivette, 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, took his final walk down to Ocean View, Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. He served his country in World War II and survived a Kamikaze attack at Okinawa. CD retired from The Virginian-Pilot. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy; daughter, Michele Mileur (Pat); sons, David Trivette (Nancy) and Tim Trivette (Mary Ellen); and six beloved grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at Ocean View Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Art F. Jensen with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Ocean View Presbyterian Church "Fishes and Loaves" or Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Charlie Haden Keesee Charlie Haden Keesee, 86, of Lynchburg, passed from this life into Heaven on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at the Veterans Hospital in Salem. Born June 16, 1924, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late William Richard Keesee and Alvine Wilford Keesee. Mr. Keesee was a faithful member of The Church of God on Leesville Road in Lynchburg, and he was a retired crew chief for the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, Mr. Keesee is preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Mr. Keesee is survived by one son, Larry Dale Keesee, of Pennsylvania; one daughter, Edith LeFebvre, of Mineral; one granddaughter, Caryn L. Marion, of Bumpass; one grandson, Benjamin "Toby" LeFebvre, of Louisa; several cousins; his former wife, Ruby Palmateer Foster; and a very dear sister in Christ, Shirley Pilfrey. A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel with Pastor Paul H. Horton and Pastor Joseph Hill officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to The Church of God, Leesville Road, Lynchburg. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Park Avenue Chapel, is serving the family. |
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Charlotte's life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. |
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Nov 3, 2010 The funeral for Chloe M. Buchanan, 2, of 2436 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, who died Oct. 31, 2010, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway with Minister David Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Knight family cemetery in Stuart. The family will receive friends today at the funeral home. Buchanan was born Aug. 9, 2008, in Forsyth County to Preston and Melanie Ziglar Buchanan, formerly of Patrick County. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a brother, Ethan Wade Buchanan of the home; maternal grandmother, Wanda Bullins of Ararat; paternal grandparents, Roger and Carolyn Buchanan of Utica, Ohio; and several uncles and aunts. Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements. |
CHRISTINA E. HARDMAN Two years seems to have passed so quickly. It seems like only yesterday that we saw your beautiful smile. Good and bad times come and go. We wish you were with us but we know you are in a better place, smiling down on us. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds. Love, Mom, John and Nicole |
DALE CITY - Christine Parker Massenburg, 62, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. |
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Clara Honaker Sauls GLADE SPRING, Va. Clara Honaker Sauls, age 95, passed away on Nov. 1, 2010, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Sauls; father, D.D. Honaker; and mother, Myrtle Miller Honaker; brothers, Ernest Herbert Honaker, and William Clayton Honaker. Ms. Sauls was a member of the McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church and the Glade Spring Senior Citizens where she loved to quilt. Survivors: son, Sherrel Sauls and wife, Dimple of Saltville, Va.; daughter, Jeannie Goff and husband, Wilbur of Bristol Virginia; four grandchildren, Teresa Inman and husband Richard, Duane Goff Sr., Cary Sauls and wife Sherri, and Joey Sauls and wife Mary; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Ms. Sauls will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. The family will receive friends at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Duane Goff Sr., D.J. Goff Jr., Joey Sauls, Cary Sauls, Corey Oliver, Jessie Honaker, Jeremy Honaker, Levi Thomas, and J.C. Frye. Honorary pallbearer will be Herbert Ernest Honaker II. Online condolences may be sent to |
Sauls Clara Louise Sauls, 95, died on Nov. 1, 2010, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
GARRISON, Clara Mae, age 87, of Chester, Va., passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. She was born in Giles County, Va., the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Margaret Kirk Mustard. Mrs. Garrison was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Garrison; her daughter, Sandra Kay Garrison McNeely; and a sister, Juanita Lorene Mustard Sarver. She was a member of the Enon Baptist Church for approximately 35 years. Mrs. Garrison was an excellent cook, and loved to sew and take care of her African Violets. She is survived by her son, Gerald David Garrison of Midlothian, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and devoted friends, Nancy Brockwell, Barbara Britt, and Jo Allen. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chester chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Friday, November 5 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with interment afterwards in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Mrs. Clarine Cummings, 83, of 1112 West Main St., Waverly, departed this life on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Retreat Hospital, Richmond. She was born on Feb. 7, 1927, to the late Roger and Annie Cooper Brown. Mrs. Cummings was a cashier and caretaker for many years and known and loved by many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Cummings and ten siblings., Left to cherish her memories are: one son, Terry Little; daughters, Elizabeth Wilson, Sandy Harris and Dee Little; one brother, Willie Cooper; one sister, Lillian White; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Condolences may be sent to, Arrangements entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son, Petersburg. |
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Dorothy J. Clow FRANKLIN - Dorothy Johnson Clow, 78, passed away Oct. 31, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born in Isle of ..... |
Cora Lee Woods BRISTOL, Tenn. Cora Lee Woods, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in the Wellmont Hospice House. She was born March 9, 1920, in Bristol Virginia, a daughter of the late George and Bessie Woodby Widner, and lived her life in the Bristol area. She was a retired employee of Bristol Jeans, Inc., and was a member of Holston Valley Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James "Jim" Woods; son, Roger D. Woods; sisters, Mary Newman and Margaret Wesner; and brother, Bill Widner. Survivors include: sons, James "Jim" Woods, Bob Woods and wife Shirley, Jack Woods, Gary Woods and wife Margo; brother, James Widner; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a special thanks to Wellmont Hospice House, Cambridge House, and the many friends and family members who have supported us. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, 6 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. The burial will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Cleveland Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Lillian L. J. Cradle PORTSMOUTH - Lillian Lucille Jones Cradle, daughter of the late Wanamaker and Julia Jones, was born in Portsmouth Nov. 23, ..... |
CHESAPEAKE - Dallas "Pete" Petersen, 79, died Nov. 1, 2010. The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, on Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Rosewood Memorial Park. A memorial service, will follow at noon at Central Baptist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at |
Dallas E. Petersen CHESAPEAKE - Dallas E. "Pete" Petersen, 79, died Nov. 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Audubon, Iowa, to the late Hans and Alice Ross Petersen. Mr. Petersen was a veteran, having retired from the U.S. Navy. He later retired from First Virginia Bank and was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Petersen was predeceased by a son, Mark Petersen and a daughter, Toni Morrison. Left to cherish his memory, are his wife, Patricia Ann Petersen; sons, Gary Petersen and wife Diana, Mike Petersen and wife Penny, Lewis Walton Jr. and wife Sherrie, and Terry Walton and wife Marcia; four sisters, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Twiford Chapel, 929 Battlefield Blvd. S., Chesapeake, Thursday from 6 until 8:30 p.m. Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. A memorial service, will follow at noon at Central Baptist Church, 701 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, with a reception to follow. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
KING WILLIAM - Darlene T. Kinning, 65, of King William, Va., died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. She retired from the Newport News Treasurer's office. |
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David Ernest Wilson Dave, age 66 died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at his residence in Manassas, Virginia., He was born June 19, 1944 in Providence, Rhode Island, the only son of the late Ernest and Ruby Edgerly Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Barbara (Davis) Wilson., Dave was a devoted husband to Barbara and a true family man, friend, and mentor to many. His life was significant to many people, but most of all to his large extended family. He touched many lives and everyone he touched was positively impacted. A veteran who served our nation with exemplary service that included one tour in Germany with the 123rd Signal Battalion and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Dave also served in the U.S., Reserve as a retired LTC. During his distinguished career he received many awards, most notable, the, Dave worked for several corporations including RCA and Sperry Univac, utilizing his skills as an Electrical Engineer and as a Project Manager, delivering exceptional products to their customer base. Following corporate life, Dave became a successful builder and real estate entrepreneur, known for his fairness and skill in property management., Dave will be missed by all who have worked and served with him during his rich and vibrant life., The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow immediately after at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA., Condolences may be sent to: |
Derl K. Rose LEBANON, Va. Derl K. Rose, 79, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Russell County Medical Center. Born March 16, 1931, in Dickenson County, a son of the late Carson Rose and the late Maude Worley Rose, he was a retired employee of the Clinchfield Coal Company, having worked at the Moss No. 3 Preparation Plant and was a member of the U.M.W.A. He was a member and deacon of the Green Valley Baptist Church and also served as a greeter at the church and was a member of the Russell County Gideons Camp. He was a 50- year member of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge No. 251 A. F. & A. M. where he was a Past Master and Past District Deputy Grand Master. Derl was a member and Past Patron of the Counts Chapter 180 O.E.S. and the Abingdon Chapter 182 O.E.S. A, veteran of the Korean conflict, he was a member of the American Legion. He was a scout master for over 30 years of Troop 239 in Lebanon and earned the Silver Beaver and Pioneer Awards. He was also a member and past treasurer of the Woodman of the World Lodge No. 410 in Lebanon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Clinas Fletcher, Jan Eddins, and Infant Donna Rose. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Berneda Rose; three sons, Byron "Bo" Rose and wife Debbie Rose, Tim Rose and wife Darlene Rose, all of Lebanon, and Mike Rose, Church Hill, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Amanda Combs and husband Bryan Combs, Woodbridge, Va., Jon Rose and Travis Rose, both of Lebanon; a great-grandson, Colden Combs, Woodbridge, Va.; three sisters, Lois Smith and husband Paul Smith, Harrisburg, Pa., Kaye Tate and husband Hall Tate, and Dotty Garrett, all of Lebanon; one brother, Worley Rose, Spottswood, Va.; also several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at the Green Valley Baptist Church, 695 Green Valley Road, Lebanon, VA with the Rev. Darrell Fletcher and the Rev. Doug Odle officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. prior to the service by the Lebanon Masonic Lodge No. 251 A.F. & A.M. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Those attending are requested to meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Lebanon |
Donald Edward Hering AMHERST Donald Edward Hering, 85, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Teresa LaRue Hering. Born June 17, 1925, in Michigan, son of the late Edward and Mabel Gardner Hering. He was a retired railway conductor for the Grand Trunk Railroad. He attended Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Amherst. He is survived by one son, Geoffrey Hering, and wife, Sheryl, of Port Huron, Mich.; three daughters, Mary Akinson and husband, Bill, of Port Huron, Mich., Laura Jensen and husband, Mike, of St. Clairs Shores, Mich., and Elizabeth Hesson and husband, Ronnie Jr., of Amherst; and nine grandchildren. Services will be private. Driskill Funeral Chapel of Amherst is in charge of arrangements. |
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Dorothy J. Clow FRANKLIN - Dorothy Johnson Clow, 78, passed away Oct. 31, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born in Isle of Wight County, a daughter of the late Gladys Piland and Herbert C. Johnson Sr., and was the widow of Ernest W. Clow and was predeceased by her first husband, Johnnie Lee Rawls Sr. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Herbert C. Johnson Jr. and David Dalton Johnson. Mrs. Clow was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Suffolk and was a retired quality control manager for A & P Nut Processing Company in Suffolk after 27 years of service. She was one of the first researchers at the VPI Research Center in Holland. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, JoAnne Rawls Harrell (Walter) of Suffolk; her son, Johnnie L. Rawls Jr. (Ina) of Franklin; four grandchildren, James Michael Walker, Ashley Rawls, Amanda Rawls and Perry Rawls Harrell; and four great-grandchildren, Amber Walker, James Walker Jr., Cody Brown and Ashlyn Brown; one sister, Elizabeth Shumate of Wytheville; and one brother, Alan C. Johnson of San Antonio, Texas. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Basil L. Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. |
GILPATRICK, Earl Franklin, 94, of Richmond, died November 1, 2010. Funeral notice later. Woody Funeral Home assisting family with arrangements. |
Edith B. Rummel CHESAPEAKE - Edith Blanchard Rummel, 86, of Gainsborough Square and formerly of Hull Street in South Norfolk, passed away Nov. 2, 2010. Born in Norfolk County to the late Warner Rawlings and Mildred Cartwright Blanchard, she was the wife of the late Harold Rummel and was also predeceased by a brother, James Blanchard and grandson, Mark Wallenbecker. She was a member of Chesapeake Avenue United Methodist Church, Women of the Moose Portsmouth Lodge No. 898 and the Ladies Auxiliary of Chesapeake Fire Department. She is survived by her children, Edith R. Wallenbecker and her husband Wayne, Robert Rummel and his wife Katherine, Larry Rummel and his wife Ruth Ann, Lynn Sparck and her husband Tony; sister, Martha Garnes; brother, William Blanchard; grandchildren, Diane Manning, Lori Cherry, Kristen Wilson, Bradley, Scott, Jeremy and Stephen Rummel, and Andrew and Matthew Sparck; great- grandchildren, Ryan and Tyler Manning, Jordan and Kendall Cherry, Collin and Alexandra Rummel. A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Mercer Sr. officiating and burial will follow at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online viewing of the service will be available in her "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome. com and you may also leave a note to the family. We would especially like to thank Dr. Howard Feldman and his staff for the care and devotion extended to our mom. |
Ed was preceded in death by his former spouse of 20 years, Reigh Marlene (Calkins) Lembcke; his two brothers, Max and Joe Hegland; and his sister, Ardis (Hegland) Paulson. |
Edward T. Wright MECHANICSVILLE - The Rev. Dr. Edward Turner Wright, 77, joined the Church Eternal on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. He was the son of the late Ralph Parrish and Margaret Moore Wright of the London Bridge area of Virginia Beach. He graduated in 1951 from Oceana High School, in 1955 from Randolph-Macon College, in 1958 from Duke Divinity School, and in 1989, he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. He served for 48 years as a pastor in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He had an avid thirst for knowledge in all areas and was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Wood Wright; a son, Edward John Ralph Wright and wife Debra of Augusta, Ga.; three daughters, Karen Wright Unroe and husband Chuck of Clifton Forge, Meg Wright Glenn and husband Marcus of Ellicott City, Md., and Roberta Wright Smith and husband Todd of Amelia; eight grandchildren, Heather and Megan Wright, Madelaine Unroe, Lisa and Christopher Glenn, and Brandon, Ethan and Kristin Smith. A funeral will be conducted Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, with the Rev. T. Todd Smith (son-in-law) officiating. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Cemetery, Hanover. The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association , 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glenn Allen, VA 23060. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.bennettfuneralhomes. com. |
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Raymond Ellison Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Raymond Ralph Ellison Jr., 73, of the 2900 block of Pheasant Way, died Oct. 29, 2010. Born in Beaufort, ..... |
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Finton Faulk CHESAPEAKE - Finton Faulk, 108, of the 3500 block of Galberry Road, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Suffolk to the late Laura Boone Faulk and the late John Frank Faulk. Mr. Faulk was a member of Divine Baptist Church and of the Silver Strands. Mr. Faulk leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Olive Elaine Williamson (Clemon) and Jean Westray and a son, Joseph Faulk (Edna). Also left to cherish his memory is a brother, Charlie Faulk; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife, Viola Faulk and six brothers. A life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 3, at Divine Baptist Church, 2917 Old Galberry Road, Chesapeake, with Pastor Tommy P. Smith officiating. Burial will be in the family cemetery. The family has entrusted J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. |
CONWAY - Frank M. III "Monty" Our hearts are heavy with saddness today. You're not here to celebrate your birthday. We miss you so much. Love, Son, Keimon, Mildred, Alfred Sr. and Family |
Gail Marie Woodall NORFOLK - Gail Marie Woodall, 53, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in Beverly, Mass., she was the daughter of Marie Cannon O'Brien of Norfolk and the late Daniel Charles O'Brien Sr., and was the widow of Howard Abraham Woodall Jr. Gail was a graduate of Lake Taylor High School, Class of 1976, and was an avid animal lover and bingo player. Left to cherish her memory along with her mother are her four sisters, Kathy Nicholson and her husband Hunter Lee, Debbie Winn, Judy Gallant and Pam O'Brien; two brothers, Danny O'Brien Jr. and Kevin O'Brien; her beloved companion, Freddy Braun; 19 nieces and nephews and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
Garland V. Corvin Garland Vance Corvin, 87, of Wytheville died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. Funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Ridenhour and Vicar Jason Felici officiating. Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. He was retired from Meadow Gold Dairies which was the former Clover Creamery Milk Co. He was a U.S., veteran of |
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Nov 3, 2010 The graveside service for Gaston Lee Love, 92, formerly of Greyson Street, Martinsville, who died Oct. 31, 2010, was held Tuesday at Roselawn Burial Park with the Revs. Raymond Moorefield and Tracy Freeman officiating. Military honors were by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers were members of the honor guard: Lee Fain, Jack Hanshaw, Thomas Spencer, Mike Kodenski, Paul Shively, James Spencer and Marc Thomas. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home handled arrangements. |
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Nov 3, 2010 The funeral for Gaynell Belcher McGrady, 72, of Woolwine, who died Oct. 31, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, will be at 2 p.m. today at Woolwine United Methodist Church. The Rev. Sandy Wright will officiate. Burial will be in the Woolwine Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour before the funeral today at the church. She was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Patrick County to Joe Ed Belcher and Vera DeHart Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Estell Hodgson, and sister, Pauline Wilmouth; and three brothers, J.D. Belcher, Joe Henry Belcher and an infant. She was a member of Woolwine United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Club. She retired from Dupont, where she worked for 37 years. Surviving are her husband, Leslie R. McGrady of the home; a sister, Frankie Brammer of Woolwine; a brother, William F. Belcher of Woolwine; a stepbrother, Donald Scott of Vesta; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Woolwine Cemetery Fund, c/o Garland Cockram, 9515 Woolwine Highway, Woolwine, Va. 24185, or the American Cancer Society, c/o Charmaine Atkins, P.O. Box 10, Claudville, Va. 24076. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is in charge of arrangements. |
Genevieve Saunders PORTSMOUTH - Genevieve Saunders, 94, passed away Saturday Oct. 30, 2010. She was a native of Portsmouth, a devoted member of Westhaven Baptist Church, a member of the Portsmouth Woman's Club and Esther Chapter No. 37, Order of the Eastern Star. Jennie was the gift shop manager at Cole- man's Nursery for more than 25 years. Mrs. Saunders was predeceased by her husband, John L. Saunders Sr.; parents, Mildred and Leisle Snyder; brothers, Wade, Elton and Billy; sisters, Leota Lassiter and Rosa Snyder. She is survived by her daughter, Christie Saunders; son-in-law Wayne Combs; sons, John Saunders Jr. and wife Ann, Dale Saunders and wife Katherine; sisters, Mildred L. Lancaster, Mae Baker and Trudy Roberts; a brother, Leonard Snyder; grandchildren, Catherine DeBorja, Ashley Martin, Dustin and Emily Saunders, Melissa and Allison Combs; and great- grandchildren, Christian and Alexa DeBorja. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Westhaven Baptist Church by the Rev. W. Thomas Wood and Dr. Jim Wall with interment to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday with an Eastern Star service to begin at 6:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.lovingfuneralhome.com. |
George H. Odum Sr. George H. Odum Sr., age 90, passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at the Cambridge House. He was born Oct. 9, 1920, to the late David B. Odum and Daisy Joyner Odum. He had lived in the Bristol area all of his life and was a retired fire inspector for the city of Bristol Virginia and was a veteran of the, . Mr. Odum was a member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma B. Leonard Odum; a daughter, JoAnn Leonard; brothers, Roland Odum, Paul Odum, Joe Odum and wife Bonnie, Lon Odum and wife Norma, David "Schoon" Odum and wife Louise, Howard "Toss" Odum and wife Wilma, Bill Odum and wife Val, Clarence Odum and wife Ruth; and a sister, Frances Beale and husband Johnny. Survivors: daughter, Shirley Arnold and husband Bill; sons, George Odum Jr. and wife Linda, Guy Odum and wife Becky, Chuck Odum and wife Teresa; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Hazel Odum; several nieces and nephews. At Mr. Odum's request, there will be no visitation or public service. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at |
George Paul Knizewski Sr., 72, of Crozet, died on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born on August 9, 1938, in the Bronx, New York, a son of the late Theodore and Julia Zralka Knizewski. In addition, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Garcia., Mr. Knizewski retired as a telecommunications manager with the New York Telephone Company., He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty years, Ann McGuinn Knizewski; four sons, George Paul Knizewski and his wife, Linda, Patrick Kingsley and his wife, Lana, Michael Knizewski and his wife, Michelle, and John Kingsley and his wife, Jessica; one sister, Adele Murison; two brothers, Edward Knizewski and Teddy Kingsley; eight grandchildren, Katrina, Victoria, Emily, Alex, Juliet, Christopher, Brendan and Moira; and twenty-one nieces and nephews., He enjoyed golfing and bowling in his younger days., A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home. |
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Mildred H. Green NORFOLK - Mrs. Mildred Hillian Green of the 1300 block of East Tanners Creek Drive died Oct. 27, 2010 at Bon ..... |
The Pittman family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Weymouth Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Bill Davidson. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in Arlington National Cemetery. |
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Nov 3, 2010 Hazel Davey Sugg, 90, of Knoxville, Tenn., died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, in Knoxville, where she had resided a number of years. She was born Aug. 28, 1920, in Hurt to John Reed Davey and Pearl Pleasants Davey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Earl Sugg; and three children, Ronald Earl Sugg Jr., Randolph Davey Sugg and Margaret Hazel Sugg. She graduated valedictorian from Gretna High School and took a business course at Averett College in Danville. One year between high school and college, she was secretary to Dr. R.W. Garnett, the public health physician for the Danville Public Health Department. During World War II, she worked in the U.S. War Department in Washington, D.C., and then for Southern Railway. Sugg played the piano and organ at several churches, including St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glendale, N.Y., before relocating to Tennessee. Surviving are two grandsons; one great-grandson; three sisters, Sylvia Davey Orr and Naomi Davey Hodges, both of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Betty Davey Brown of Martinsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service was held Sunday at Heritage Assisted Living, 1585 Coleman Road in Knoxville. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park, Danville. Bridges Funeral Home in Knoxville handled arrangements. |
Helen Eppard Marshall Haney, Helen Eppard Marshall Haney, 84, of Ruckersville, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010, with her family by her side., She was born on July 31, 1926, in Charlottesville, Virginia, daughter of the late Reese and Elsie Payne Eppard., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Hollis Haney; her daughter, Virginia Marshall Lewis; three grandchildren, Lawrence M. Thompson Jr., Tamatha and Tommy Lewis Jr., Helen was a member for many years of First Baptist Church on Park Street. Throughout the years, she worked and raised her children to be loving and caring family people. She was a great inspiration to all her family and loved by everyone she came in contact with. Helen was always a caring person who opened her door to all her family. She will be greatly missed for her great kindness and open heart to all around her., Helen retired from Crouse-Hinds in 1989 after many years., Helen is survived by her son, Wayne Marshall and his life partner, Sue Bush; her daughters, Brenda Marshall Powell and her husband, Bryant, Nona Marshall Jarrell and her husband, Ronnie, Wanda Haney Shelton and her life partner, M.D. Mallory, Lisa Haney Tilley and her husband, Lonny; her grandchildren, Michelle, David, Chris, JoAnne, Michael, Wendy, Tonya, Byron, Shane, Jamie, Erin, Amanda and Schuyler; her great-grandchildren, Larry, Matthew and Brandon Boone, Katie, Megan, Victoria, Corey, Jamie, Matthew, Patrick, Christina, Austin, Amber, Morgan, Emma, Christian and James., Helen also would have been a great-great- grandmother to Natalie Rae, had she have lived until her birth., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home with Pastor Wendell Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Stanardsville Cemetery., The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Jeff Davis, all the physicians, nurses and care workers at Martha Jefferson Hospital and to the Hospice of the Piedmont., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Helen Terpsithea Hnarakis Kweller, born March 22, 1935, in Hopewell, Va., stepped into eternity peacefully on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. Helen was the beloved wife of Esher R. Kweller of Derwood Md., and loving and proud mother of Caroline J. Cherry and David A. Kweller. She was the youngest of seven children and a graduate of Hopewell High School in 1954., Helen is survived by her husband; her son, David; her daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and David T. Cherry of Bethesda Md.; her siblings, Gus Hnarakis of Pulaski, V, Mary Saunders of Ruffin, S.C., and Katherine Perelas of Reston, Va. Surviving family members in the area include a nephew, Michael Armstrong; and nieces, Valerie Byrum, Elaine King and Mary Katherine Gay. She was preceded in death by her sister, Freda Armstrong of Hopewell, and brothers, George and Harry Hnarakis., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home where a Trisagion service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Doctors Without Borders USA at PO Box 5030 Hagerstown, MD 21741. Condolences to the family may be registered at |
Henry Clifton Sutherland Henry Clifton Sutherland, age 90, of Culpeper, VA, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Born October 19, 1920, to William Arthur Sutherland and Mabel Booze Sutherland in Thurmond, WV, Henry spent his career with the U.S. Government and the U.S. Army., A 1942 VMI graduate, Henry served in the U.S. Army armored divisions, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in 1980; he was also a vestry member of St. Thomas Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, VA., Surviving Henry is his wife of sixty-three years, Martha T. Sutherland, daughter; Ann Sutherland Rice, son; James Clifton Sutherland, grandson; Robert Hughes Sutherland, and brother; James Clarence Sutherland., A memorial service will be held in Henry's honor Friday, November 5, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 115 N. East St., Culpeper, VA 22701, with Father Michael Gray officiating., In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered by visiting, . The family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements |
Mr. Herbert Evans Walker of 1648 N. Valor Drive, Petersburg, Va., departed this life on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at The Retreat Hospital, Richmond, Va., Mr. Walker was born on July 8, 1926, in Petersburg, Va., to the late Viola Pegram Walker and James Walker Sr. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., where he formerly served on the usher board., Mr. Walker received his early education from the Petersburg Public School System and graduated from Peabody High School in 1945. Upon graduating from high school, he entered the United States, . He completed two years of military service before enrolling at Virginia State College Trade School where he studied tailoring., Upon completing Virginia State College Trade School, he became a tailor working as a Civil Service employee at Fort Lee Clothing Sales. He retired from the federal government in 1989 after many dedicated years of service., Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his wife, Annie S. Walker; brother, James Walker Jr. and sister, Mildred W. Vaughan., Left to cherish his memories are a daughter, Michelle W. Smith; two granddaughters, Jalesha and Tiara Smith; great-granddaughter, Janiya Carter; great-grandson, Kirby Rose Jr.; son-in-law, Alphonso V. Smith; sister, Joan F. Walker, all of Petersburg, Va.; four nieces, Cecelia V. Smith (Johnnie) and Mildred V. Williams (Laurence Sr.) both of Temple Hills, Md.; Wanda V. Smith (Larry Sr.) of Petersburg, Va., and Ruth L. Smith (Ray) of Tacoma, Wash.; nephew, Larry T. Walker of Petersburg, Va., and numerous cousins including, Muriel and Sabrina Spratley, both of Petersburg, Va., and a host of other relatives and friends., A funeral service will held at noon, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., eulogist., The family will assemble at 11 a.m. the day of the service and will receive friends at 1648 N. Valor Drive, Petersburg, Va., and can be contacted at (804) 647-3517 or (804) 732-6118., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Walker online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
JAMES, Herbert Lansing Sr., 81, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. He retired from the City of Richmond after 45 years of service and was a lifelong donor to Virginia Blood Service. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Adam. He is survived by his children, Herbert L. James Jr. and wife, Charlotte, Stuart L. James and wife, Sharon, Evelyn Ruth Tolbert, Roger L. James and wife, Connie, Anne J. Cook and husband, Tony; grandchildren, Angela, Matthew and wife, Carter, Caroline and husband, Darryl, Laura and husband, Rick, Sarah and husband, Brian, Amanda, Jaclyn, Jamie, Heather and husband, Chase, Lee, Reed, Cloe and Ellie; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Viola Herndon and husband, Willie. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be Friday, 2 p.m., at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shalom Baptist Church or American Cancer Society . |
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Herbert R. Wiggins SUFFOLK - Herbert Riddick "Pete" Wiggins, 80, passed away Nov. 1, 2010 at his residence. Born in Gates County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Charlie and Adelaide Wiggins Sr. As of Nov. 13, 2010, he would have celebrated 59 years with his loving wife, Louise Briggs Wiggins. Pete was an auto mechanic for more than 40 years and retired as an owner/operator of Eastover Service & Repair. He was a member of West End Baptist Church, Travelers Post "P," and the Suffolk Elks Lodge 685. Pete lived life to the fullest and whenever you saw him he always had a good joke to share. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his daughter, Linda W. Eure and husband Danny J. Eure of Eure, N.C.; sons, V. Keith Wiggins of Suffolk, H. Wayne Wiggins and wife Debbie of Suffolk; grandsons, Wade Wiggins of Portsmouth, Scott Wiggins and wife Heather of Suffolk; great-grandson, Gavin Wiggins; sisters, Clara P. Page of Mechanicsville, Va., and Catherine W. Merz of Glen Allen, Va.; brother, Horace H. Wiggins of Suffolk. A funeral will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. in R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434 by the Rev. T. Floyd Irby Jr. Entombment will be held in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, Nov. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West End Baptist Church, 501 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434 or the American Diabetes Association , Chesapeake Office, 870 Greenbrier Circle, Greenbrier Tower II, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320. The family would like to thank Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice for their wonderful care. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. |
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A funeral service for Mr. Hermanze E. Fauntleroy Jr. will be held noon, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg., The family will receive friends 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Fauntleroy online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Ida Jane Yoest RALEIGH - Ida Jane Yoest, 82, died Oct. 30, 2010, in her home. A native of Riverside, N.J., Mrs. Yoest lived for nearly 50 years in Norfolk, and then moved to Raleigh to be closer to her daughter. Mrs. Yoest was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Raleigh. Ida was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Survivors include her daughter, Helen Yoest, son-in-law, David Philbrook, and three grandchildren, Lara Rose, Lily Ana, and M. Aster Philbrook of Raleigh; a son, John Yoest Jr., daughter-in-law, Charmaine, and five grandchildren, Hannah, John, Helena, Sarah and James Yoest of Arlington, Va.; a son, George Yoest; daughter-in-law, Julie and one grandson, Taylor Yoest of Sevierville, Tenn. A private family graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery where she will rest with her husband, John Yoest, a retired chief boatswain's mate. Memorial donations may be made in Ida Yoest's name to the Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 123, Washington, DC 20004- 2608, or call at (202) 737-2300, or online at http://www. navymemorial.org/Donate/tabid/299/Default.aspx. Condolences may be made to the family at www.brownwynne.com. |
Tiller Ira Tiller Jr., 85, died on Oct. 28, 2010 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Leigh Archer; brothers, Emory Zed Tiller, Kenneth Eugene Tiller, C.B. Tiller and Stuart Tiller. He was a member of the Sandy Valley Masonic Lodge # 17, a volunteer of District Three, former board member of People Inc., member of the Blackwell Chapel UMC and very involved in the Clinchburg and Benhams Senior Citizens groups. Survivors include his wife, Ola Hurley Tiller; son, David Tiller of Edgewood, Md.; daughters, Sharon Jeanette Burton of Abingdon, Md., and Rebecca Ann Grimsley of Delta, Pa.; stepdaughters, Donna Shortt of Bristol and Diane Tiller of Meadowview; sister, Ilene Deel of Abingdon; several nieces and nephews; and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Spence and the Rev. Roy Lee Sullivan officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Hills Cemetery. Family received friends from 6 \ until 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
BARHAMSVILLE - J. Lloyd Davis, 97, of Barhamsville, Va., died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. |
CLARKE, Jacob Aaron "Jake," 27, of Highland Springs, entered eternal rest November 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by two very special papas, Hugh "Hughie" Taylor Sr. and William "Bill" Clarke; and an uncle, Hugh "Butch" Taylor Jr. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cheryl T. Rhoten (Greg); father, William R. "Randy" Clarke; beautiful daughter and love of his life, Nevaeh Jade Clarke; grandmothers, Bessie E. Taylor and Ruby P. Clarke. He leaves behind a loving family of uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends; as well as Woo, his little dog who was his shadow. Jacob was full of life and love. In his adolescence, he was an avid bowler, scoring numerous perfect games; he excelled in every sport he played and enjoyed spending every moment he could with his daughter, Nevaeh, who was the brightest light in his life. He will be missed more than words can say, leaving us way too soon. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 5. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the trust fund for his daughter, Nevaeh Jade Clarke at Citizens and Farmers Bank, to the Jacob Aaron Clarke Memorial Fund. |
BOOKER, Jacqueline 11/01/2004 We cannot bring back the days when we were all together, but the many days that we shared with you will be treasured forever. ~Mother, sisters, brother & family |
James Ferguson James "Jim" Ferguson, 70, of Rural Retreat died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at his home. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Interment was in West Cemetery, Marion. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ward Ferguson of Rural Retreat; a daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Sean Adamczyk of Kenosha, Wis.; two sons, Richard "Rick" Ferguson of West Allis, Wis., and Dwayne Ferguson of Zion, Ill.; five sisters, Helen Mize, Christine Ferguson and Brenda Ferguson, all of Wytheville, Delorse Jones of Gurnee, Ill., and Tammy Gardiner of Round Lake, Ill.; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Steven; one stepgrandchild, Jacob; and several nieces and nephews. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory in Marion was in charge of the arrangements. |
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James Frederick Estep, Sr. James Frederick Estep, Sr., 63 of Culpeper died Friday, October 29, 2010 at University of Virginia Medical Center. Mr. Estep was born December 29, 1946 in Arlington, VA to the late James William Estep and Mrs. Christine Mae Kidwell Estep of Colonial Beach., Mr. Estep enjoyed a long and passionate career for the telephone company, starting with C & P and retiring with Verizon as Manager of Building Operations. He was also an avid collector of antique phones and phone related devices and loved automobiles. In his leisure time, he enjoyed not only watching sports but participating thru exercise and tennis. He was an avid outdoorsman who hunted, boated and fished, including memorable deep sea fishing excursions in Ocean City. Above all, family and friends was one of his most enjoyable pastimes., Mr. Estep is survived by three sons, Jon Estep of FL, Jim Estep, Jr. and his wife, Christy of Manassas and Joey Estep of Midland, the mother of his children, Carolyn Anderson and five grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, J.B., Kyra, and Victoria Estep., He is also survived by two sisters, Becki Baker of Locust Grove and Lauri Estep Deal of Culpeper and his companion, Natasha Mat-an., The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 6 - 8 pm. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA., A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 1 pm at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sandy Martin officiating., Family and friends will meet at 3 pm in National Memorial Gardens in Fairfax, VA for a committal service., Online tributes and memories may be made at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
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Although a native of Manson, he was a longtime resident of Newport News and a dedicated lifelong member of Palm Tree Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Trustee and later became a Deacon. |
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Jane B. Meredith VIRGINIA BEACH - A resident of Virginia Beach since 1937, Jane B. Meredith, 91, passed away at her home Oct. 30, 2010. Jane was predeceased by her one and only true love, Jaquelin M. Meredith; her parents, John Bass and Dorothy Torbert Bass; her sister, Celia Bass Conklin; and her granddaughter, Meredith Hudson. She was born at King's Daughters in Portsmouth Sept. 9, 1919. Jane attended Port Norfolk School and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School as valedictorian. In the 1940s, she was employed by C & P Telephone Company. She and her true love built a home on 25th and Artic where they and their four girls lived until 1958. They then moved into their dream home in Rudee Heights at the south end of the city where Jane became a charter member of their civic league. Additionally, she was a Girl Scout leader, the first president of the Virginia Beach Junior Woman's Club, and a member of the Garden Club. She was a member of Galilee Episcopal Church and served, years ago, as Sunday school superintendent and volunteered in the gift shop. Momma Jane was a lover of nature and animals and devoted her life to their conservation. Her efforts toward this cause included volunteer time with The Cousteau Society, The National Audubon Society, The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, The Nature Conservancy, and the Save Our Sun campaign. She also fought hard for wetland preservation in the Rudee Heights area. She is survived by her children, Marshall Meredith, Sharon White and her husband Bill, Catharine "Cappy" Meredith and her husband Joey and Rebecca Blair and her husband Ray; grandchildren, Shannon Ballinger and husband John, Stacey White, Rachel Blair, Kelli Rooks and husband Dave, Shea Weinbrecht and Wendy Buettner and husband Danny; and great-grandchildren, Jacquelin Ballinger, Kendall Ballinger, Marshall and Cheyenne Hudson and their parents Mark and Dottie, Paige Rooks, and Daniel Buettner. Jane's favorite moments included naps with grand-cat, Boo, feeding time with her adopted Muscovy, Goo, Christmas and birthdays, traveling with her daughter, and time with her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave. Memorial donations may be made to the Garden of the Pines Pet Cemetery at 2685 Salem Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
Jean Bruffy Stull The family of Jean Bruffy Stull was notified of her death on Oct. 28, 2010. Born Oct. 18, 1965, in Lynchburg, daughter of the late Gilbert E. Bruffy (Doodle) and Phyllis C. Bruffy Hunt and C.J. "Papa" Hunt. Jean is survived by her husband, Mark Stull; children, Jason, Shawn, Brian, John and Aaron Stull and Gary David and Crystal Goff; one granddaughter, Cailyn; her brother, Gary E. Bruffy; sisters, Wanda Metcalf (Wendell), Diane Wisecarver (Charlie) and Jane Gagnon (Wayne); and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and family from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at her mother's home, 1155 River View Drive, Nathalie, south of Brookneal. Contact Wanda Metcalf, sister, (434) 332-5646. |
Snow-Burnett, Jeanne A. Snow-Burnett, 70, of Waynesboro, Virginia, departed us to be with our precious Lord on Monday, November 1, 2010., Mrs. Burnett was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. Snow; and her husband, Roland F. Burnett; as well as her son, Donald W. Hoy., She is survived by six children, Ronald W. Hoy and his wife, Donna, Debbie L. Snow, Holly J. Snow and Linwood "Smitty" Smith, Becky D. Snow and Mark Frazier, Ryan "Keith" Snow and Julie Pullen, Tammy Grove and her husband, Ronnie; grandchildren, R.J. Hoy, Jeremy Hoy, Duncan Hoy, Dana Hoy, Tonya Johnson, Linwood Smith, Brandon Snow, Chris Snow, Justin Frazier, Daniel Frazier, Eric Frazier, Colby Snow, Bradley Snow and Kaylie Grove; eleven great- grandchildren and many friends and bingo buddies, including her special friends, Genevieve Wilfong and Barbara and Harold Trustlow., She retired from Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville as a Pastry Chef after 27 years. She was an avid bingo fanatic and lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother "Nanny/Nan" and great-grandmother. She will be missed by many and very well loved by all., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. |
Survivors include his wife, Terri A. Goyne; four daughters, Cynthia Goyne, Tracy Goyne, Samantha Reid (Goyne) and her husband, Sean, and Lydia Goyne; son, William Goyne and his wife, Malinda; three sisters, Brenda Barnes, Nancy Cobb and Deborah Harrison; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. |
Jeverna L. Jones Jeverna "Imojean" Lanter Jones, 72, of Okemah, Okla., formerly of Wythe County, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at a hospital in Tulsa, Okla. A graveside memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 30, in Okemah, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. David and Hallie Cox Lanter; a son, Clarence "Friel" Cregger Jr.; a granddaughter, Jennifer Gravley; three sisters, Helen Hawkins, Mary Livingston and Virginia Lanter; and three brothers, Robert Lanter, Hays Lanter and Roy Lanter. Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Jones Sr. of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jeverna and Doug Hall of Fayetteville, N.C., Shirley Crockett of Conway, S.C., and Sharon and Lynn Cregger of Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Rhonda Cregger of Wytheville, and William "Billy" Jr. and Jean Jones of Okemah, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Highland Funeral Services in Wytheville makes the courtesy announcement. |
Jim P. (J. P.) Clay Jim P. (J. P.) Clay, 85, of Hunter Road, Brookneal, passed away Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Brookneal. Mr. Clay was born in Halifax County on May 21, 1925, a son of the late George Norman Clay and Melissa Brown Clay. He was a member of Falling River Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He is survived by one brother, N. C. Clay, of Brookneal; two sisters, Allene Williams, of Gladys, and Evelyn Eagle, of Lynchburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Adell Clay, Mary Johnson, Gennie Burnette and Lillie Martin. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Falling Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Keith Williams. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 3, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Jimmy D'Errico passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. |
SEVIERVILLE, TENN. - Joann Ruth Allinger Onspaugh, died Oct. 30, 2010. Service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Haygood United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach. Online condolences may be made at |
Joann Onspaugh SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Joann Ruth Allinger Onspaugh, 83, passed away Oct. 30, 2010. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Chauncy and Grace Allinger. Joann was a member of Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, and retired after 28 years of dedicated service as the secretary of the church. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Pamela Ann McDaniel of Sevierville; two sons, Terrence Lee Onspaugh of Goose Creek, S.C., and Charles Edward Onspaugh Jr. of Sevierville; three grandchildren, Kimberly D. Onspaugh Truslow and her husband Kevin of Maumelle, Ark., Karen D. Onspaugh Pope and her husband Jason of Winnsboro, S.C., and Katherine D. Onspaugh of Hanahan, S.C.; three great-grandchildren, Kemp Truslow, Emma Grace Pope and Hennis Jason Pope III; brother, Clyde Onspaugh and his wife Barbara of Akron, Ohio; sister-in-law, Carol Allinger of Charleston, S.C.; and special friends, Betty and Claude Jordan of Loveland, Colo., and Cheryl and Frank Andreus of Fayetteville, Pa. Joann was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Edward Onspaugh Sr.; daughter, Susan Elaine Onspaugh; her sister, Beatrice Elaine Allinger Marable and her husband Newton; her brother, William Neal Allinger; and grandparents, Mae and Peter Allinger, and Laura and Neal Hardy. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Haygood United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach with the Rev. Charles Shumate officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haygood United Methodist Church and/or the . Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com. |
COSTELLO, John Harry, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2010 after a long and happy life with family and friends. Harry is survived by his wife, Virginia Boyd Costello; his daughters, June and Janice, and their spouses; his blended family members, Richard, Deborah, Laura, Philip, Michael and Brad, and their families; his grandchildren, Ian, Steven, and Lisa and her husband; his great-grandchildren, Tyler and Hannah; Claire, the wife of his late brother, Walter Costello; and by many close friends in the Grove Avenue Baptist Church family. Mr. Costello ended his journey in the loving care of Ronnie and Linda Patterson and their family at Epiphany Assisted Living in Henrico, Va. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 5, at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Words of Victory Ministries, C/O Grove Avenue Baptist Church, 8701 Ridge Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229, or Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19121. |
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R. Chad Johns CHESAPEAKE - R. Chad Johns, 58, of the 600 block of Stoneleigh Court, went to be with the Lord Nov. 1, ..... |
Joseph B. Denton BRISTOL, Tenn. Funeral services for Joseph B. Denton will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Weaver Funeral Home with Brother Joe Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 prior to the funeral service. Entombment will be in Glenwood Cemetery on Thursday at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be Wes Denton, Matt Denton, Phillip Denton, William Denton, Ellis Nash, Bob Davidson, J.J. McCoy, and Harland Bernard. Honorary pallbearer will be Vernon Teer. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Online condolences may be registered at www. |
Joyce V. Tucker Belcher, 88, of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Lignite, Va., she was the daughter of the late Edgar S. and Grace Moore Toler, the widow of Kenneth Belcher, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret, Faye, Garland, and Dorothy. Mrs. Belcher retired from Levi Strauss with 23 years of service., She is survived by her children, Frances Taliferro and husband, Wayne of Salem, Lawrence Tucker and wife, Jo Ann of Colonial Heights, Brenda Drinkwater of Richmond, and David Tucker and wife, Teresa of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Curtis, David Andrew, Michael, Jessica, Chappel, Blake and David Kyle; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruby, Ruth, Ellen and Becky., A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackstone, Va., with the Rev. Franklin Mills officiating. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at |
SALEM, ORE. - Judy Vaughan Gascon, 67, of Salem, Ore., died Oct. 28, 2010. |
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Nov 3, 2010 DENVER, N.C. — Julia Annette Arrington Wall, 70, of Denver, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. She was born in Henry County, Va., to Samuel Bryant Arrington and Zelma Hudson Arrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Roosevelt Wall. Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Wall Dunn of Belmont and Teresa Wall Johnson of Bassett, Va.; a son, Tony Arrington of Ferrum, Va.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Cassell of Bassett and Gloria Lynch of Martinsville, Va.; and five brothers, Gilbert Arrington of Lexington, Glenwood Arrington of Martinsville, Sidney Arrington of Henry, Va., and Maurice Arrington and Othello Arrington, both of Bassett. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service today at the cemetery. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is in charge of arrangements. |
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HACK In loving memory of Kathleen T. Hack, who passed away November 2, 1984. Upright and just in all her ways, Loyal and true through all her days, Silently suffered patiently bore, God took her home, to suffer no more. Husband & Children |
Viewing will be held 12:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., NN, VA 23607. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at First Baptist Church Hampton. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at |
Kenneth Watkins (Dickie) Jordan Sr. Kenneth Watkins (Dickie) Jordan Sr., passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Godsey Jordan. Mr. Jordan was born in Halifax County on Sept. 23, 1937, a son of the late Whitt Jordan and Mamie Bomar Jordan. He was a member of Brookneal Baptist Church, the Brookneal Odd Fellows Lodge and a retired employee of the Bibb Co. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth W. Jordan Jr. and wife, Gaye, of Rustburg, and Charles L. Jordan and wife, Mollie, of Brookneal; one daughter, Sandra Gayle Jordan, of Brookneal; six grandchildren, Jeff Jordan and wife, Allison, of Rustburg, Toni Bryant and husband, Jeremy, of Concord, Michael Irby, Brandon Irby, Justin Irby and Jessica Riley, all of Brookneal; three great-grandchildren, Colt Bryant, Nicholas Jordan and Khloe Vaughan; one brother, Heywood Jordan, and wife, Charlotte, of Nathalie; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Brookneal Baptist Church by the Rev. Douglas Saunders with interment to follow in Wickliffe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 3, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal, and at the residence other times. |
DAVIS, Mr. Landon Ellington Sr., 78, of Richmond, departed this life suddenly at the home of his daughter, October 30, 2010. He is survived by his children, Landon E. Jr. and Adriene A. Davis of Richmond, and Felicia D. Spencer (Rodney) of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren; one brother, Richard A. Davis (Dorothy); one sister, Lillie Manuel; three nieces, two nephews, one sister-in-law, Vinceretta Davis; other relatives and friends, among them devoted, James Tunstall of Richmond, and Charles and Idella Bynum of Arlington, Va.; and ex-wife, Evelyn J. Davis. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Thursday, 11 a.m., at Mount Olivet Church, 1223 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Bishop Darryl F. Husband officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
DELANO, Lee, went to heaven on Tuesday, November 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Girard Delano. He is survived by his son, Jesse; mother, Mary; and two brothers, Eddie and Pete; sister-in-law, Kim; Jesse's mother, Tracie; and other family members, Jessica and Chris. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 4, at Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Glen Allen, with viewing at 1 p.m. |
Leroy Bethea Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leroy Bethea Jr. passed away Nov. 1, 2010. A chapel service will be held at noon Friday in Beach Funeral & Cremation Services, at Town Center. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director. |
In loving memory of a Daddy, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Lester Larry "Lucky" Cox. You went to heaven on 10/28/09. Our hearts are still sad and lonely. You will never be forgotten. You will forever live within our hearts. We love you, your Family, Mom & Daughter. We miss you, your Brother and Sisters, Boo, Juanita, Evelyn, Cooky and Diane. Your Nephews, Tony and Alonzo. We will always hold onto your memories. Your Nieces, Nephews, and devoted Friend Ria. Love you Lucky, Your Family |
Williams Sr., Lewis Edwards Williams, 89, of Trucksville, Pennsylvania, died suddenly on Monday morning, November 1, 2010 at Our Lady of Peace Retirement Home in Charlottesville, Virginia., Lew was born on June 23, 1921, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to Edward James and Clara Fine Williams, the eldest son of five children. His sisters, Ethelyn Evans, Emma Everett and twin brothers, Harry and Lemuel, predeceased him., He married Arline M. Parsons on December 30, 1939, and together, he and Arline shared more than 70 years of marriage., His daughter, Arline Anthony of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, and his parents, also preceded him in death., Surviving are his son, Lewis E. Williams Jr. and his wife, Melanie, of Charlottesville, Virginia, and six grandchildren. His grandchildren are Michael Evans and his wife, Gail, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, Lewis E. Williams III of Newcastle, Delaware, Susan Kile and her husband, Russ, of Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, Paula Testa of Newcastle, Delaware, Lori Umphred of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, and Chris Evans of Exeter, Pennsylvania. In addition, 15 great-grandchildren, survive Lew., Lew moved to Our Lady of Peace in December 2008. While reticent to make the move at first, Lew soon came to love his new home and the people who assisted him there. He often commented, "that he was living like a King". Prior to his move to Our Lady of Peace, Lew resided with his son and daughter-in-law, who loved and cared for him during the last five years., Lew spent his entire working career in the automobile business. He worked for several automobile dealerships in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, finally retiring from Duke Isaacs Chrysler Dodge in Trucksville, Pennsylvania, in 1990. During his career Lew was regularly recognized for his superior sales ability and his personal sales management style., Lew was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Pennsylvania, and his family is comforted knowing that he now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ., The family will share remembrances privately and request in lieu of flowers that you make a memorial gift to the Deacons Mercy Fund at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. |
Lillian L. J. Cradle PORTSMOUTH - Lillian Lucille Jones Cradle, daughter of the late Wanamaker and Julia Jones, was born in Portsmouth Nov. 23, 1925. She entered eternal rest Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. She was married to the late James Cradle in 1948. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and was an active member of Zion Baptist Church where she was affiliated with several organizations. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved sister, Althea Cherry and brother, Eldridge Jones (Anecita); her devoted son, James C. Cradle and his wife Toni; a loving daughter, Mozelle N. Parker (Fletcher); five grandchildren, Pia Nicole Cradle, James C. Cradle Jr. (Dominique) Karla Jones (Henry), Kevin Hamilton and Bonita Parker; and four great-grandchildren. In addition, there are many caring nieces and nephews, loving relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is handling the arrangements. Viewing will be Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. |
Lois E. Braye BALTIMORE - Lois E. Braye, 102, passed away Nov. 1, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Hampton National Cemetery. Beach Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. at Town Center, Virginia Beach, assisting the family. Kevin A. Sanderlin, funeral director. |
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Sheila Ann Lowell CORAPEAKE - Sheila Ann Lowell, 57, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 in Gates County, North Carolina. She was a native ..... |
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NEWPORT NEWS - Lydia Brodzky, 91, passed away on Nov. 1, 2010. She was the widow of Arnold Brodzky and mother of Georg Brodzky. There will be a memorial service at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home. Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, Newport News, Va., are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be made by visiting |
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Marguerite Sims Birckhead, formerly of Ruckersville, Virginia, left our world peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the age of 87. She was one of the seven children of the late Richard Creel Sims and Arline Gay Sims., Marguerite is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Wickline of Charlottesville, Virginia, and her sons, Steven Wickline and his wife, Ashley, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Matthew Wickline and his wife, Jennifer, of Keswick, Virginia, and their daughter, Ellery Wickline, Marguerite's great- granddaughter. Marguerite is also survived by her son, Harold Birckhead and his wife, Kristi, and their children, Mitchell, Preston, Sasha, and Carter Birckhead of Ruckersville, Virginia., She is survived by three sisters, Lucille Dulaney and Mildred Dean, both of Charlottesville, Virginia, Mary Wright and her husband, John, of Silver Springs, Maryland; a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Birckhead of Charlottesville, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest William Birckhead Sr.; her son, Forrest William Birckhead Jr.; her son-in-law, Mark E. Wickline; her brothers, Richard Creel Sims Jr., John Deane Sims, and Benjamin Leake "Buddy" Sims., Marguerite was a lifelong member of Ruckersville Baptist Church. She dedicated her life to the fellowship of the church. Marguerite was a retired employee of Greene County Public Schools., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Monticello Memory Gardens with the Reverend Kyle Clements officiating., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ruckersville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 104, Ruckersville, Virginia 22968., Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Professor Mario di Valmarana, Mario di Valmarana of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Venice, Italy, a talented architect, outstanding educator, leader in historic preservation and devoted father and husband, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at his home in Venice. He was 81., His distinguished 52-year career was remarkable for its breadth. It encompassed 14 years of professional practice with architectural firms in New York City and Washington, D.C., on a wide range of urban projects. He taught in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia for 28 years, where he served as Director of the Historic Preservation Program and founded the School's first international study programs, in Vicenza and Venice, which remain an essential part of the curriculum. He also authored a number of influential works on the theory and ethics of historic preservation that redefined and expanded the scope of the field and the values informing its practice., Mario di Valmarana was born on August 16, 1929, in Venice, Italy, a son of Andrea and Marina di Valmarana. One of seven siblings, he remained close to his family and was a friend and mentor to his nieces and nephews throughout his life. He grew up surrounded by the architectural treasures of Venice and the Veneto region, spending his summers at the family home, Andrea Palladio's Villa Capra in Vicenza, known as la Rotonda, which awakened an early interest in architecture., A gifted student of sculpture, music, and drawing, he was drawn to architecture as a synthesis of the arts. After earning his architecture degree from the Istituto Universitario di Architettura in Venice in 1955, he moved the following year to New York City, where he practiced architecture and attended graduate courses in Columbia University's School of Architecture. There he studied with the renowned Palladian scholar Rudolf Wittkower, and developed a firm belief in the relevance of architectural history for the design work of the present which he retained throughout his career., He was foremost a contemporary architect, who advocated an architecture enriched by the design principals of the great works of the past as opposed to stylistic revivals. In 1963, he married Betty Baker Supplee in Philadelphia. During the 1960's he practiced architecture as an associate in a variety of firms, including Alfred E. Poor, Architects in New York, Giuliani Associates Architects in Washington, D.C., and Corning, Moore, Elmore and Fischer in Washington, D.C. He was particularly fond of his involvement in the McGraw Hill offices in Hightstown, New Jersey, the Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C., and the TWA Terminal at National Airport, each of which received numerous awards., In 1972, he was recruited to teach in the University of Virginia's School of Architecture, which remained his academic home until his retirement in 2000. He was a legendary professor who combined a profound grasp of the history of architecture, studio instruction, and historic preservation with an enthusiasm, eloquence, and sense of humor that were contagious for all who were privileged to work with him. His knowledge of architecture was so vast that to experience buildings and landscapes through his eyes was to enter upon an entirely different level of appreciation and understanding. As a teacher he was both devoted and demanding, working his students hard and calling them "troglodytes" if they failed to measure up to his expectations. He was a mentor to a generation of students, many of whom he welcomed into his home and family and who remained lifelong friends. His numerous achievements in teaching and scholarship were recognized by his election to the University of Virginia's oldest and most prestigious honor society, the Raven Society. After retiring, he continued his service to the School of Architecture as a board member of its Foundation., A strong advocate for historic preservation, both nationally and internationally, he served as a Trustee of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy and chaired its Advisory Committee for the restoration of Wright's most important residential commission, Fallingwater., He also supervised the restoration of Villa Almerico Capra "la Rotonda", which is owned by the Valmarana family. The City of New Orleans made him an Honorary Citizen for his preservation work in that city. He was a member of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, the Society of Architectural Historians, the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, the Tudor Place Foundation, the Preservation Alliance of Virginia, the United States Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. As a director of the National Council for Preservation Education and a member of the National Trust's Advisory Council for Historic Houses, he further served the cause of historic preservation., His enthusiasm for the influence of the great Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio led him to found the Center for Palladian Studies in America to sponsor historical studies of Palladian architecture and its American legacy. The Italian government granted him a Knighthood for his efforts to establish and promote cultural links between Italy and the United States., He is survived by his wife, Betty; and two sons, Francesco and Alessandro; two brothers, Lodovico and Alberto; and two sisters, Lodovica Grimani and Maria Catalano Gonzaga, as well as three grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends, his generosity and boundless energy, and his grace, kindness, and eloquence. He loved life's beauty and bounty, whether in the form of good wine, delicious food, rare books, fine art, or outstanding architecture. He imparted that spirit to those who knew him, and they have never forgotten it. He was a deeply cultivated man., The family requests that, if desired, any contributions be made through the UVa School of Architecture Foundation to safeguard the funding for the Vicenza and Venice Programs that Professor di Valmarana founded 35 years ago. |
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Mary Pearce Cahoon CHESAPEAKE - Mary Pearce Cahoon, 62, died Oct. 29, 2010. The funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The graveside committal will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com. |
Mary Catherine Jackson, formerly of Charlottesville, died on Saturday, October 30, 2010, in Colorado Springs, Colorado., She was 90 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dean Jackson, formerly Professor of History at the University of Virginia., She is survived by her sons, Robert Woods Jackson of Charlottesville and Mark Richard Jackson of Colorado Springs., Plans for a memorial service to take place in Glenwood, Iowa, are ongoing., Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Glenwood Public Library, 109 North Vine Street, Glenwood, Iowa 51534. |
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Mary L. Murray NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Mary Sue Lowe Murray, 84, passed away Oct. 30, 2010 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melbourne G. Murray Jr. One of ten children, Sue is survived by four Lowe brothers: Charles, Gale, Jack and Junior. She is also survived by two sons, Gary of Chesterfield, Va., and Woody of Nashville; and four grandchildren: Kyle, Lindsay, Jonathan and Christopher. Mary Sue lived most of her adult life in Norfolk, working many years at Sears, and other retail stores, before moving to Nashville in the 1990s. She was retired from the May Company and an active member of the Ruth Sunday school class at Bellevue Baptist Church. She will be laid to rest in her hometown of Jonesborough, Tenn. Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice in Nashville or The Gideon's International. Condolences may be sent to the Murray family online at www.dillow-taylor.com. |
Mary Olive McChesney BRISTOL, Va. Mary Olive McChesney, 88, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., following an extended illness. She was born in Greenville, S.C., on June 26, 1922, to the late Joseph Gabriel Walker and Olive Jones Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Alice McLauchlin. Mary was a loving and a devoted wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Dr. Charles S. McChesney; daughter, Marcia Norwood and husband Al Norwood of Washington, N.C; sons, Joe McChesney and wife Rhonda Jones McChesney of Seymour, Tenn.., Lee McChesney and wife Robin Robinson McChesney of Cleveland, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Adam and wife Debbie McChesney, Blake and wife Stephanie McChesney, and Callie McChesney, all of Seymour, Courtney Norwood of Washington, N.C., Ben McChesney and Katelyn McChesney of Cleveland, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Abbie McChesney, Luke McChesney, Blaine McChesney and Aiden McChesney, all of Seymour; brother, Dr. Joseph Walker and wife Betty Jo Walker of Black Mountain, N.C..; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 2010, at Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at Central Presbyterian Church with Dr. David Wadsworth officiating. The committal service and interment will follow in Green Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Adam McChesney, Blake McChesney, and Ben McChesney, and David Hobson, Bill Penny and Ed Whitehead. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to James M. and Lula McChesney Memorial Scholarship Fund at King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be sent and viewed by visiting |
Melissa Lynn Partlow Melissa Lynn Partlow, age 27, of Rapidan, VA, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010 at University of Virginia Health Systems in Charlottesville, VA. She was born February 15, 1983, to Michael Edward Runyon and Deborah Partlow in Charlottesville, VA., Surviving Melissa are her parents; Charles "Chip" Ferguson and Deborah, her three children; Dakota, Austin and Tyler, three siblings; Amanda Lee Hogan, Amber Nichole Ferguson and Phillip Charles Ferguson and her grandfather; William O'Bannon Partlow., Services for Melissa are private. Online condolences may be offered by visiting, . The family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements. |
Meredith Dean Gibbons Meredith Dean Gibbons, 77, of Lynchburg, formerly of Portland, Ore., died Monday Nov. 1, 2010. Meredith was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Enid, Okla., the son of the late George E. Gibbons and Edna Topley Seehusen. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired as a commodities and stock broker. He is survived by a son, Brad Gibbons, and his wife, Chris, of Lynchburg; a daughter, Karin Gibbons, of Portland, Ore.; and four grandchildren; Ashley, Danielle, Audra and Michael Gibbons. The family will hold a private memorial service for Meredith at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp funeralhome.com. |
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Jane B. Meredith VIRGINIA BEACH - A resident of Virginia Beach since 1937, Jane B. Meredith, 91, passed away at her home Oct. 30, ..... |
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Mildred Faye Barrett ABINGDON, Va. Burial for Mildred Faye Barrett will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery on Wednesday at noon. Pallbearers will be Sam Sparks, James Allen Barrett, Aaron Trent, Roger Roe, Will Galliher, and Chance Farris. Honorary pallbearers will be Blaine Botkins, Wayne Sanders, and Bob Roe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be sent to |
Mildred H. Green NORFOLK - Mrs. Mildred Hillian Green of the 1300 block of East Tanners Creek Drive died Oct. 27, 2010 at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk. Mrs. Green was a native of Chesterfield, S.C. She was a member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Green of Tampa, Fla.; three sons, Lorenzo Green and Antonio Green of Norfolk, and Herbert Green Jr. (Margaret) of Virginia Beach. She also leaves to mourn her loss a sister, Sarah Hillian Timm of Chester, Pa.; six brothers, the Rev. James Hillian (Mary) of Washington, D.C., Jeremiah Hillian of Bowie, Md., Arnold Hillian of Brooklyn, N.Y., Richard Hillian (Sarah) of Virginia Beach, Leonard Hillian (Phyllis) of Norfolk, and Lawrence Hillian (Effie) of Upper Marlboro, Md. Mrs. Green is predeceased by her daughter, Mrs. Vanessa Hillian McMickle; her parents, Albert and Essie M. Watson Hillian; and her brothers, Albert Hillian Jr. and Willie Hillian. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Olive Grove Baptist Church in Norfolk. Friends may join the family from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
Mildred (Millie) Wright Furman, 87, of Colonial Heights passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at the residence surrounded by her family. Born in Petersburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Bessie Dunkum Wright, and the widow of John A. Furman Jr. Mrs. Furman was a retired dispatcher for Commonwealth Gas., She is survived by three daughters, Johnnie Dale Humphrey, Betty Kay Covington and husband, Robert, and Barbara Jean Story and husband, Wayne, all of Colonial Heights; six grandchildren, John C. Humphrey, Stephanie H. Winn, Robin H. Pritchard, Peyton K. Holderfield, Rob Covington and Martha Kay Covington; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brandy, Raegan, McKenna, Mary Dale and Shawn., A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, with the Rev. Richard Geoghegan officiating. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Flowers are welcome, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Fire & EMS Volunteers, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Condolences may be registered at |
FURMAN, Mildred "Millie" Wright, 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the residence surrounded by her family. Born in Petersburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Bessie Dunkum Wright and the widow of John A. Furman Jr. Mrs. Furman was a retired dispatcher for Commonwealth Gas. She is survived by three daughters, Johnnie Dale Humphrey, Betty Kay Covington and husband, Robert, and Barbara Jean Story and husband, Wayne, all of Colonial Heights; six grandchildren, John C. Humphrey, Stephanie H. Winn, Robin H. Pritchard, Peyton K. Holderfield, Rob Covington and Martha Kay Covington; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brandy, Raegan, McKenna, Mary Dale and Shawn. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George with the Reverend Richard Geoghegan officiating. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Flowers are welcome, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Fire & EMS Volunteers, P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. |
Moses McCain of 808 Forestview Drive, Colonial Heights, died Monday evening, Nov. 1, 2010, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Mary L. Murray NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Mary Sue Lowe Murray, 84, passed away Oct. 30, 2010 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tenn. She was ..... |
Nancy C. King, Nancy C. King died on Sunday, October 31, 2010, at her home in Ivy, Virginia. The cause was complications arising from cancer. She was 59 years old., Nancy was born in Bronxville, New York. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and Montclair, New Jersey. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter for radio stations in Little Rock, Arkansas, Washington, D.C., and Charlottesville, Virginia. In the Nineties, Nancy hosted the radio program, Charlottesville Live. She later worked with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities to produce radio programs for National Public Radio. Nancy's perennial love of radio began in Baltimore, where she listened to Orioles games while finishing homework in her bedroom., In her thirties, Nancy developed a passion for birdwatching. She published newsletters for birding groups in Little Rock and Charlottesville. Her appreciation of birds eventually encompassed the natural world and later blossomed into avid gardening. Nancy also enjoyed travel. She organized and participated in trips to spot birds, tour gardens and just observe the wonderfulness of nature., In addition to her husband, Michael McGowan, Nancy is survived by two children, Nicholas and Grace McGowan; and three brothers, William, John and James King., The family expresses its sincerest gratitude to the community for the innumerable blessings delivered in your kind words, prayers and deeds., In lieu of flowers, Nancy's fond wish is for friends to honor her by dedicating time, momentary or prolonged, to admire nature's plants and animals, even its bugs. Nancy hopes you, too, discover memories to cherish and an appreciation for the great and small wonders of the world around us. If you wish to "plant a tree" or contribute to an organization to do this, that would be nice too., A memorial service will be held at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Ivy, Virginia, 1 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2010. |
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Roma Rosser Nelson NORFOLK - Roma Rosser Nelson, 83, of the 900 block of Quail St., went to be with her Lord early Tuesday ..... |
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Parks Ollie Ruth Parks, 85, widow of Richard Parks, died Oct. 29, 2010, at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. Survivors include five daughters, Virginia Saults of Bakersville, N.C., Hattie Cullop, Zetta Lee Hicks, Dorothy Grindstaff and Lorie Ann Martin, all of Sugar Grove; one son, Danny Parks of Glade Spring; three sisters, Lula Hall of Marion, Virgie Umbarger of Rural Retreat, and Louise Osborne of Atkins; two brothers, Homer Parks of Rural Retreat and Willie Ernest Parks of Rural Hall, N.C.; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Baker and the Rev. Billy Gwinn officiating. Burial followed in Bald Rock Cemetery, Flat Ridge. The family received friends Sunday from 6 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, . Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements. |
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Joann Onspaugh SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Joann Ruth Allinger Onspaugh, 83, passed away Oct. 30, 2010. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the ..... |
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Nov 3, 2010 The funeral for Dr. Patricia Bowles Scales, 70, of 16750 A.L. Philpott Highway, Martinsville, who died Oct. 28, 2010, at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwight Mack officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour before the service Saturday and other times at the home. She was born Dec. 13, 1939, in Martinsville to Thomas B. Bowles and Irene Martin Bowles. She was preceded in death by her parents. She retired as CEO of Liberty Construction, where she worked for 12 years. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a deacon. She also was a member of the YMCA, Prince George's Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, Bowie State University Foundation Board, National Council of Negro Women, Who's Who Among American Black Americans and the Phi Delta Kappa Professional Organization. Surviving are her husband, Vesharn N. Scales of the home; three sisters, Alease Loggins of Winston-Salem, N.C., Oneta B. Hall of Atlanta, Ga., and Shelia Wright of Mitchellville, Md.; and a brother, Thomas Bowles of Roanoke. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
ALLEN, Paul E., 66, entered eternal rest October 30, 2010. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to: www.wilsonafs.com |
Pete Smallwood BRISTOL, Va. Pete Smallwood, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1936, to the late Kyle Smallwood and Callie Mumpower Smallwood. He had lived in Bristol all of his life. Pete was a butcher and worked for several businesses, including Malcolm's, Armour, and White's. He attended North Bristol Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Daina Smallwood; sisters, Mae Lee and family, Pansy McNutt and family; brother, George Smallwood and family; sisters-in-law, Annette Anderson, Nola Hay; special nephew, Phil Harrison; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Boling officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2 prior to the funeral service. Burial will be on Friday at 11 a.m. in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol, Honor Guard. The family would like to say a special thank you for the nurses at Bristol Regional Medical Center on fourth and fifth floor for all of the care that they provided. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Dallas E. Petersen CHESAPEAKE - Dallas E. "Pete" Petersen, 79, died Nov. 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Audubon, Iowa, to ..... |
Phyllis G. Wright STAUNTON, Phyllis Rebecca (Grove) Wright, 88, widow of Calvin Coolidge Wright, of Ritchie Boulevard, died Sunday, October 31, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville., She was born October 25, 1922, in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Raymond and Glena (Coyner) Grove., Prior to retirement, Mrs. Wright was employed by Western State Hospital., She was a charter member of Linden Heights Baptist Church, where she served as a deacon, an active member of the choir and choir director for 29 years, a member of the Maude Van Lear Circle, and the Ruth Dorcas Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Happy Notes Singing Chorus and the Beverley Manor Homemakers Club, and former member of the Ever Young Singers., In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Conrad L. Grove; a sister, Jean Anne (Grove) White; and an infant brother, Kenton M. Grove., Family members include a son and daughter-in-law, Calvin "Rusty" and Wanda S. Wright of Staunton; a daughter, Rebecca Ann Wright of Staunton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, C. Whitney and Doris Grove of Forest and R. Carroll and Judy Grove of Waynesboro; two sisters, Mildred G. Weems of Waynesboro and M. Lucille Levan of Southern Store, North Carolina; grandchildren, C. Thomas Wright and his fiancee, Brigette Berbes, of Staunton, Aerial Rebecca Wright at home, and Gina and Dwayne Reinhart of Fredericksburg; two great- grandchildren, Kalee and Trever Reinhart; and a number of nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Linden Heights Baptist Church by the Reverend David Anderson, the Reverend Leon Castle, and the Reverend Michael Fitzgerald. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park., The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Henry Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Calvin Wright, 53 Fairfield Court, Staunton., Condolences may be made to the family at |
R. Chad Johns CHESAPEAKE - R. Chad Johns, 58, of the 600 block of Stoneleigh Court, went to be with the Lord Nov. 1, 2010 in Chesapeake. A native of Cadillac, Mich., he was the son of the late Kent and Alles Chambers Johns. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Ryan Johns and brother, Matthew Johns. He served his country in the United States Navy and owned and operated his own accounting firm. Chad was the former president of Manistee Chamber of Commerce, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Manistee, Mich., and an active member of Sovereign Grace Church, Chesapeake. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Anne Marie Host Johns; a daughter, Katie Johns Thomas and her husband Sean; two sons, Kris Johns and his wife Amanda, and Matt Johns; grandchildren, Ryan, Trevor, Anderson, Caius, Ben, Liam and Iva Mae; and brothers, Ted Johns, Jeff Johns; sisters, Janie Franson and Susan Kucharek; and stepmother, Barbara Johns. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Sovereign Grace Church, 508 N. Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, with the Rev. Eric Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, 1112 Kempsville Road, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Please visit his "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome. com to leave a note to the family. |
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CAMPBELL, Racilia J. August 8, 1940 - October 30, 2009 Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend.....On this day, a year ago, our hearts broke at your departure. Knowing that you are in the Lord's presence brings us comfort. You will never be forgotten by all who love you. You will forever remain in our hearts and your legacy will continue. We will do all that we promised you. We love you, Rest in Peace. |
Randall C. Williams Randall Carlton Williams, 49, of the Pinch Creek community in Bland died Tuesday, Oct.26, 2010, from injuries in an automobile accident. Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny Shortridge and Ted Anders officiating. Interment was in the Shiloh Cemetery at Hollybrook. He was born Nov. 20, 1960, in Bluefield, W.Va. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He was president of, plant manager and a machinist at W&B Fabricators Inc. in Princeton, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma Jane Williams; maternal grandparents, John Edd and Sarah Jane Stowers Smith; paternal grandparents, Edward J. and Minnie S. Wright Williams. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Lynn Williams of Bland; two daughters, Emily Alyssa Williams and Holly LeighAnn Williams, both of Bland; father and stepmother, Edwin Randall and Nancy Williams of Bland; a brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Kathi Williams of Bland; a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah Lynn and Wayne Riffe of Bland; a stepbrother and his wife, Brad and Brittany Atkins of Bluefield; two stepsisters, Angie Osborne and Michelle Carter, both of Bluefield; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brian and Kris Rutherford of Charlotte, N.C.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sue and Charles Stone of Tazewell; father-in-law, Andy Rutherford of Elgood, W.Va.; and special grand pup, Eddy. Pallbearers were family and friends, J.C. Belcher, Chris Williams, Bryan Williams, Josh Rose, Kalop Riffe, Michael Osborne, Dino Willis and Travis Keene. Honorary pallbearers were employees of W&B Fabricators. Memorial donations may be made to the Mechanicsburg-Hollybrook Volunteer Fire Department; or the in memory of his mother, Emma Jane Williams. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in White Gate was in charge of the arrangements. |
Raymond Ellison Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Raymond Ralph Ellison Jr., 73, of the 2900 block of Pheasant Way, died Oct. 29, 2010. Born in Beaufort, N.C., he was a member of Enoch Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. He was an analyst for Caci Inc., with 10 years of service, and also retired as a U.S. Navy chief after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Sherron-Ellison; one daughter, Linda Toran of Indianapolis; three sons, Michael Ellison (Aileen) of Havelock, N.C., Steven Ellison of Virginia Beach and Christopher Ellison (Amanda) of Chesapeake; two sisters, Carmetha Collins and Rosa Ellison, both of Beaufort; one brother, Shelton Elton Ellison (Allena) of Iowa, La.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; aunt, Lula Ellison Beaufort; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Fisher Funeral Home chapel, 1520 Effingham St., the Rev. Michael Daniels and Dr. Joyce Foster presiding. Burial will be held in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Viewing will begin today at noon. The family will be at the residence to receive friends and will assemble there the day of the funeral. www.fisherfuneral.com. |
Raymond G.W. Ralls, Sr. Raymond G.W. Ralls, Sr., 92, of Sperryville, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1918 in Warren County to the late Huston and Callie Clatterbuck Ralls., He is survived by two sons, Raymond Ralls, Jr. and Richard Lee Ralls, both of Sperryville, one sister, Hilda Alther and one devoted sister-in-law, Nellie Alther., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Ralls, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ralls, and his siblings, Edna Alther, Orabell Horton, Dennis Ralls and Ike Ralls., A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA with Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service., Interment will follow in Washington Masonic Cemetery., Pallbearers will be David Alther, Sr., David Alther, Jr., Kenneth Horton, Michael Horton, Tiger Frazier and Wade Frazier., An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
R. L. "Les" Armstrong Raymond Lester "Les" Armstong, Jr., 70 of Catlett, VA died on Oct. 31, 2010 at the INOVA Fairfax Hospital., He was born March 15, 1940 at Midland, VA a son of the late Raymond Lester Armstrong, Sr. and Nellie Crittenden Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lynn M. Armstrong; his brother- William H. Armstrong, Sr. and two sisters- Leona Owens and Alice Marie Carci., Les served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. His decorations and medals included the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Device, Air Medal 5th Award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal., After his military service, he owned and operated AM Food Marts which were gas and convenience stores in the Birmingham, AL area until he sold the business. He moved back to Fauquier County in 2006. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church., He is survived by his wife- Sue James Armstrong; three children- Teri Booth, McKinney, TX, Trace Armstrong, Gainesville, FL and John Armstrong, Kansas City, MO; a stepdaughter- Jaclyn James, Nashville, TN; a sister- Elizabeth Thorpe, Catlett, VA and five grandchildren- Jared, Jackson and Matthew Armstrong and Scott and Lauren Booth., The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Sunday, Nov. 7 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Nov. 8 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Midland. Interment at the Midland Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund, 12714 Elk Run Road, Midland, VA 22728., Online condolences may be made at |
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Nov 3, 2010 The funeral for Ricky James Turner, 49, of 3629 Figsboro Road, Martinsville, who died Oct. 31, 2010, at his home, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville. Pastor Sammy Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home on Figsboro Road. He was born Nov. 16, 1960, in Salisbury, N.C., to Jim E. Turner and Rachael Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Davidson Turner. He worked at Celanese in Salisbury as a spinning machine operator until he was disabled. He attended Bethlehem Church of the Bread in Collinsville. Surviving are two sons, Trent Alexander Turner of the home and Ricky "Travis" Turner of Bassett; a sister, Lisa Turner of Salisbury, N.C.; and two grandchildren of the home. |
Robert Allen "Bob" Surber NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. Robert Allen "Bob" Surber, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, Nov. 1, 2010, at his home. Born July 27, 1934, at Richlands, Va., he was the second son of the late James and Nell Peery Surber. Bob worked for 39 years for the Virginia Department of Highways. He was an inspector for the roads overseeing the building of Interstate 81 between Marion and Wytheville. In 1964, he became the assistant resident engineer for Tazewell and Bland counties. He later became the resident engineer for these counties. All of his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. With this passion, he served many years on the board of the Brumley Cove Camp of the Lebanon Baptist Association. A favorite ministry of his was working with young people. He always had a piece of candy, a dollar, or a joke for any child he encountered. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Patsy Surber and Hess Surber. Survivors include his wife, Betty Boswell Surber; one son, Robert Allen Surber Jr. and wife, Thelma of Wytheville, Va.; one daughter, Debi Campbell and husband, Ted of Lebanon, Va.; two brothers, Ken Surber of Castlewood, Va., and William George Surber of Chester, Va.; one sister, Carol Stilwell and husband, Curtis of Chester, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Allen Pearce and the Rev. J.C. Steele officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be Brian Allison, Perry Allison Jr., Tim Noel, Billy Ruble, Grat Atkinson, and Scott Bourne. Honorary pallbearers are Perry Allison Sr., Mark Allison, Jimmy Billips, and Bill Harold. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be directed to Lebanon Baptist Association, c/o Brumley Cove, 29491 Lee Highway, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Online condolences may be sent to the family at |
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Debbie Deaver; sons, Bobby Deaver and Justin Hall; grandchildren, Alexa Deaver, Meadow Hall, Jared Hall and Brittni Cook; and brother, Donald W. Deaver. Also surviving are close lifelong childhood friends. |
Roma Rosser Nelson NORFOLK - Roma Rosser Nelson, 83, of the 900 block of Quail St., went to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning. Roma was born in Halifax, N.C., but lived most of her life in Norfolk. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, James H. Nelson; and her son, Leroy Rosser. She is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie Gillian (George) of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Betty Turner (Theodore) of Norfolk. She is also survived by her four sisters, Rhodie Alston of Pittsburgh, Caldonia Silver of Roanoake Rapids, N.C., Daisy Wright of Castillia, N.C., and Ruth Walker of Norfolk. She also leaves six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren to cherish her memory. The family would also like to give a very special thanks to her two caregivers, Paul McKinley and Byron Harper. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 5 in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street Chapel. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Cemetery in Chesapeake. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at 932 Quail St., Norfolk, one hour prior to the service for the procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
Ronald E. Hall Ronald Eugene Hall, 63, of Rural Retreat, formerly of Bland County, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Bland Funeral Chapel. He was born Sept. 22, 1947, in Bluefield, W.Va., son of the late Beverly Floyd Jr. and Lula Barnett Hall. He was a former employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation at the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Monica Hager Hall; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Chris Milanese of Marion; three grandchildren, Isabella, Cassie and Sophie; and two cousins, Danny Gross of Bluefield, W.Va., and Linda Gross of Marion. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Service. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel in Bland is in charge of the arrangements. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Rosa S. Reid will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., The family will receive friends at 205 Witten St., Petersburg, Va., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Reid online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Edith B. Rummel CHESAPEAKE - Edith Blanchard Rummel, 86, of Gainsborough Square and formerly of Hull Street in South Norfolk, passed away Nov. 2, ..... |
EMPORIA - Ruth Robbins Hobbs, 85, of Emporia, widow of Charles Hobbs, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. |
Memorial donations may be made in Ruthanne's memory to the Mathews Chapel Building Fund, P.O. Box 125, Cobbs Creek, VA 23035. |
Sarah Jane Blevins Hash MARION, Va. Sarah Jane Blevins Hash, a lifelong resident of Smyth County, passed away on Oct. 30, 2010, at the age of 82. Sarah was born Dec. 15, 1927, to the late William D. and Mary Ella Blevins. She was employed by The Cato Corporation for 32 years as a district sales manager. Sarah was a member of South Fork Baptist Church where she devoted much of her time throughout her life. In addition to her love for serving her church and the community, she enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard C. Hash; as well as four brothers, Dudley Blevins, Leon Blevins, David Blevins, and Bobby Blevins. Sarah is survived by her three sons, Michael Hash of Marion, Va., Danny Hash of Atkins, Va., Joe Hash and wife, Jama, of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mary Elizabeth "Biz" Blevins of Swartz Creek, Mich.; four brothers, James Blevins and wife, Mary of Marion, Va., John L. Blevins and wife, Mary of Marion, Howard Blevins and wife, Gracie Mae of Canyon, Texas, Joe P. Blevins and wife, Judy of Marion; five grandchildren, Megan Hash Jordan and husband, Oliver, of Columbus, Ohio, Brandon Hash of Atkins, Va., Justin Hash and wife, Amanda, of Rural Retreat, Va., Joshua Hash of Columbus, Ohio, Lauren Hash of Columbus, Ohio; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the South Fork Baptist Church, 215 South Fork Road, Marion, VA 24354. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church located at 215 South Fork Road in Marion, VA with Reverend Mark Totten officiating. A private graveside service will follow. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, November 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at |
GLOUCESTER - "And then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with daffodils." Sarah Lavenia "Polly" Dunston Altemus left this earth to dance with daffodils and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. Polly was a 1939 graduate of Achilles High School, Captain of the Girls Basketball team and princess of the Daffodil Court. As a member of Providence Baptist Church, she was active in several church ministries before the call to continue to serve the Lord by becoming a charter member of Gloucester Point Baptist Church where she was blessed to be the Girls Auxiliary (GA) leader and generously gave in many other areas and activities of the church. Polly was a dedicated homemaker, avid seamstress, needle crafter and tennis player. She was a |
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Genevieve Saunders PORTSMOUTH - Genevieve Saunders, 94, passed away Saturday Oct. 30, 2010. She was a native of Portsmouth, a devoted member of Westhaven ..... |
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The , 870 Greenbrier Circle, Greenbrier Tower II, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320. |
Sheila Ann Lowell CORAPEAKE - Sheila Ann Lowell, 57, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 in Gates County, North Carolina. She was a native of Norfolk, and had made her home in Corapeake for the past six years. She was of the Christian faith. Surviving is her husband of 20 years, David Lanier Lowell; three sons, Walter B. Byers Jr. of Corapeake, Wesley B. Byers of Florida and Robert Shawn Bailey of Virginia; two daughters, Melani Lebaud of Norfolk and Sarah Barbara of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Paulette Sanders and Helen Baker, both of Norfolk, Madeline Hunter of Virginia Beach; and seven grandchildren and many friends. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, where a funeral will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will be private. Condolences may be offered online at www.woodlawngroup.com. |
Shelah M. Leake, 64, of Charlottesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010., She was born on June 12, 1946, the daughter of Georgia M. Leake of Charlottesville and the late John M. Leake. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ralph Todd Lamm., She is survived by a daughter, Carrie L. McGhee and her fiance, Harold Morris; a very special grandson, Alexander N. Loving and granddaughter, Ariana Morris; a nephew, Joshua Stokes; three brothers, John M. "Jock" Leake, James Patrick "Patty" Leake and Denny S. Leake and his wife, Michelle; three aunts, Louise Kennedy, Jackie Russell and Rosa Bridges; and many other close relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Covenant Church of God, 1025 Rio Road East., Memorial donations may be made to The Covenant Church of God, 1025 Rio Road East, Charlottesville, VA 22901. |
ALFORD, Mrs. Shelia A., of Richmond, departed this life October 30, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Edwin A. Alford Sr.; two sons, Edwin A. Alford Jr. (Nicole) and Jamaal M. Alford (Candance); mother, Dorothy O. Hembrick; two grandchildren, Edwin A. Alford III and Jamaal A. Alford; four brothers, Herman Hembrick Jr., Ralph Hembrick (Larene), George Hembrick (Gloria) and Welton Hembrick (Marilyn); one sister, Edith Sessom; two sisters-in-law, Bambie L. Alford and Denise D. Alford; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 12 noon. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. |
BLOUNT, Ms. Shirley Yvonne In God's care you rest above, in our hearts you rest with love, Until we meet again. With love, Happy Birthday -Your Family |
GRAVES, SHIRLEY D. 8/12/1936 - 10/29/2009 You will never be forgotten. For though we are apart, you are always and forever alive in our hearts. Love, The Family |
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Stanley H. Hahn VIRGINIA BEACH - Stanley H. Hahn, the best "Hoppa" in the world, passed away Nov. 1, 2010 at the age of 83. Stan was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a commercial painting contractor in the Tidewater area for 30 years. Stan is survived by his wife of 51 years, Johnnie Hahn; son, David Hahn and wife Carol; daughter, Marianne Harris and husband Palmer; four grandchildren who were the loves of his life, Rachel and Shannon Greene and Greg and Greta Hahn; a stepgrandson, Jeff Harris and wife Shannon; and a sister, Miriam Hahn. Friends are invited to join the family in celebration and remembrance of Stan's life from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14, at the home of David and Carol Hahn in Virginia Beach. Memorial donations may be made to Virginia Beach Rescue Squad in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate. org. |
BROWN In loving memory of Thelma T. Brown on her birthday, November 3. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you the day that God called you home. Happy Birthday, Mom. We love you always. Your Children |
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Charles D. Trivette NORFOLK - Charles Dewitt "CD" Trivette, 86, loving husband, father and grandfather, took his final walk down to Ocean View, Monday, ..... |
Tunesia D. Perkins |
Nov 3, 2010 Tunesia D. Perkins, 35, of 911 Glade St., Martinsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at her home. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
Mrs. Valerie Lanier Joseph, 47, of 9 Plumtree Court, Durham, N.C., formerly of Petersburg, Va., died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the J.M Johnson and Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore St., Petersburg, (804)-863-4411. |
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Victoria E. Wilson SUFFOLK - Victoria Elizabeth Wilson passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born in Suffolk (Hobson) May 12, 1922 to Johnny and Louvenia Allen Wilson. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 53 years, John Lee Wilson; parents and all siblings except one brother. Having attended the public schools of Suffolk and having been taught by her parents, she was a woman who was very knowledgeable in the things of life which she passed on to her children. She grew up in Macedonia Baptist Church where she served as an usher, a member of the Pastor's Aid, and a member of the Senior Choir. In her later years, she joined Little Bethel Baptist Church. She was retired from Planters Peanut Company after numerous years of employment. Her prior employment included Smithfield Packing Company and Lummis Peanut Company. Victoria was a fashionista, known for her coordinated hat, dresses, suits and accessories. She will forever remain in our hearts. A special thank you to the caregivers and staff of Autumn Care of Suffolk. Cherishing her memory are her children: Mary W. Copeland (Leon), Sevella W. Barcliff, and Victoria W. Holliman (the Rev. Nonnie), Virnest L. Wilson (Betty, and the Rev. Kevin E. Wilson (Ollie); 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, James Pope (Connie); 11 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews and friends. The celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Little Bethel Baptist Church, 6533 Everets Road, Suffolk, officiated by the Rev. Bernard Thomas. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Crocker Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. |
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Breedlove Wanda Christine Brown Breedlove, 60, died on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Survivors and funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion. |
Olinger Wanda Marie (Pon) Minton Olinger, 79, died on Oct. 30, 2010, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. C.C. Olinger; her parents, James Harley Minton and Madeline Berry Minton; and six brothers, Coy, Roy, Eugene, Curtis, Otis and Kenneth Minton. She was a member of Cardwelltown Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Clayborne and Jody Olinger of Saltville and Alvin and Linda Olinger of Hansonville; daughter, Karen and Mark Holmes of Saltville; two granddaughters, Stacey O. and Steven Crusenberry and Sheena O. and Matt Henderson; two grandsons, David Petrick and Douglas and Jacqueline Petrick; four great-grandchildren, Lexie Crusenberry, Lacey Crusenberry, Riley Petrick and Joslyn Henderson; and many other family members and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Sprinkle and the Rev. Bobby Collins officiating. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday prior to the service and at the home of her daughter at 145 Harmony Drive in Pleasant Heights. Graveside committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Mount Rose Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Mike Olinger, Alvin Minton, David Petrick, Douglas Petrick, Joc Carter, Ryan Moore and Daniel Heath, and Preston Frye. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
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Herbert R. Wiggins SUFFOLK - Herbert Riddick "Pete" Wiggins, 80, passed away Nov. 1, 2010 at his residence. Born in Gates County, North Carolina, ..... |
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William Robinson "Bill" Akers Sr. LEBANON, Va. William Robinson "Bill" Akers Sr., 88, went on to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. Bill was born in Salem, Va., on Dec. 2, 1921, to the late John James "J.J." and Lillian Robinson Akers. He served in the U.S., during, . Bill lived most of his life in Russell and Washington Counties, and he was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he served over 30 years as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Bill was the FHA supervisor for Russell County from 1956 to 1982 and also served many years on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and Rob Akers. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Margaret Broyles Akers; one son, Bill Akers Jr. and wife Cherie of Lebanon; one daughter, Patty Johnson of Newport Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Johnson and wife Julie; Tiffany Gates and husband Michael, Adam Johnson and wife Kim, all of California, Nathaniel Akers and Bethany Akers of Lebanon; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, John Akers and wife Jane of Salem, Va.; one sister, Clara Musick of Amarillo, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with Dr. Jack Garland and Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Church Cemetery where Gene Moser, Michael Gaultney, Tom Brown, Sheriff Fred Newman, Randy Sullivan and Harold Porter will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Barnhardt, Jack Martin, Junior Reed, Virginia Ferguson and Ron Balkcom. Military honors will be conducted by Highlands Veterans Honor Guard and Virginia National Guard Honor Guard. The family of Mr. Akers will receive friends at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, from 6 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 35411 Love's Mill Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340; or Washington County Virginia Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 245, Glade Spring, VA 24340. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Linda Huffman, Sandra Hurd, Sandy Linkous, Thelma Walters and Shana Blankenship for the compassionate care they provided to Bill during the past year. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Mr. Willie King, 66, of 107 Lobbs Shop Road, Waverly, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
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Victoria E. Wilson SUFFOLK - Victoria Elizabeth Wilson passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born in Suffolk ..... |
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Gail Marie Woodall NORFOLK - Gail Marie Woodall, 53, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 in a local hospital. Born in Beverly, Mass., she ..... |
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Edward T. Wright MECHANICSVILLE - The Rev. Dr. Edward Turner Wright, 77, joined the Church Eternal on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. He was the ..... |
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Ida Jane Yoest RALEIGH - Ida Jane Yoest, 82, died Oct. 30, 2010, in her home. A native of Riverside, N.J., Mrs. Yoest lived ..... |
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