Addison L. Williams ELIZABETH CITY - Addison Laine Williams, infant daughter of Josh and Christi Williams, of the 2300 block of Delia Drive, died at birth on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City. Surviving in addition to her parents are her maternal grandmother, Anne Wilson of Sunbury; paternal grandparents, Roger and Vickie Williams of Suffolk; and her paternal great-grandmother, Kathleen Williams of Chesapeake. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Middle Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Middle Swamp Road, Corapeake, by Pastor Max Edwards. Friends may join the family in the church social hall immediately following the service. Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com. |
Agnes H. S. Bowman, Agnes Hubart Sprouse Bowman of Crimora, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, in Front Royal. Arrangements will be announced by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home. |
KALATA - ALEX July 30, 1987 ~ Nov. 5, 2003 It is hard to imagine seven years have passed. We miss you more each day. We look with joy each time we see your "signs" that you are watching over us always. We look forward to the day when we will all be together in God's sweet heaven. Love, Mom, Dad, Nick, Aredi, Emily, Matt, Zac, Ariana and Spunky |
Alice Short Arthur Alice Short Arthur, 63, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. She was the wife of Stephen Royston Arthur for 38 years. Mrs. Arthur was born Tuesday, June 10, 1947, in Lynchburg, a daughter of Jeannette Fulks Short, of Lynchburg, and the late Robert Louis Short Sr. Alice received her master's degree in special education from North Carolina State University and taught for over 30 years across North Carolina and Virginia, retiring from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Forest. Special needs children were Alice's passion. She believed in every child's potential and had a talent for bringing out their strengths. She was an equally adoring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed walking every day and had a lust for life and an inner beauty that no illness ever took away. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her son, Robert Stephen Arthur, and wife, Robin, of Wilmington, N.C.; her daughter, Kelli Renee Gray, and husband, Chandler, of Raleigh, N.C.; her brothers, Ernest Short, of Danville, Ray Short and wife, Wendy, of South Carolina, and Thomas Matthew Short and wife, Jennifer, of Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Cindy Short, of Tennessee; a brother-in-law, Joseph Merriman Arthur, and wife, Shelvia, of Hurt; two grandchildren, Lance Royston Arthur and Gavin Louis Arthur, of Wilmington, N.C.; her stepmother-in-law, Elizabeth Arthur, of Hurt; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Short, and a brother, Robert Louis Short Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 5, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. A celebration of Alice's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, with the Rev. Thomas Matthew Short officiating. Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501; , 2316 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501; or Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 823, Lynchburg, VA 24505. 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. |
Alice Tucker Hutton MARION, Va. Alice Tucker Hutton, age 82, was born on May 21, 1928, in Smyth County, Va., and passed away on Nov. 3, 2010, in Abingdon, Va. She was born the daughter of the late Walter and Gracie Blevins Tucker of Chilhowie, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Gray "Boots" Hutton; and a sister, Stella Tucker Ryan. She is survived by: her sons and daughters-in-law, William Gray and Carolyn Hutton, Marion, Joe Howard and Donna Hutton, Marion; two grandsons and their wives, Brandon Gray and Laura Hutton, Chilhowie, Christopher Brian and Jenn Hutton, Atkins, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Susie Tucker, Marion; one sister, Emma Goodman, Georgia; her great-grandchildren, Brooke Eller, Atkins, Cameron Gray, Carson and Caden Hutton, Chilhowie. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews; and a host of friends. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Attoway Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Creasy officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
Amanda Knight Griffin NORFOLK - Amanda Knight Griffin, 93, former longtime resident of Norfolk, passed away Nov. 3, 2010 in Virginia Beach. A native of Columbia, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Carrie M. and Robert S. Knight Sr. and the widow of Francis Eugene Griffin. She retired from the J.C. Penney department store sales department. She was a charter member of Brentwood Baptist Church and was very active in many church activities. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia G. Webb of Virginia Beach; her son, Robert D. Griffin and wife Jamie of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Doug Webb, Brian Webb, Mark Parker, Jason Griffin, Sherry VanderKlay and Christina Lewis; 11 beloved great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Thomas Parker and his wife Jane of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janice G. Parker. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brentwood Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Childress officiating. The burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Brentwood Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Ann Litchford Loving Ann Litchford Loving, 87, of Madison Heights, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her residence. She was the wife of Elmer Hill Loving Jr. for almost 69 years. Born Dec. 24, 1922, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Eliza Lawford Litchford and was also preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce, Lois and Margie Litchford, and one brother, Jack Litchford. She was a retired substitute school teacher with Amherst County Public Schools and was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and a former member of Elon Presbyterian Church and the Elon Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. Loving was a longtime Sunday school teacher with both churches. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Loving is survived by one daughter, Helen Elizabeth (Beth) Nelsen, and husband, Lou, of Polk City, Fla.; two sons, Elmer H. (Sandy) Loving III and wife, Becky, of Williamsburg, and Thomas Gregory (Greg) Loving and wife, Jenny, of Plymouth, Ind.; five grandchildren, Benjamin Loving, Max Loving and wife, Jamie, Rodney Loving and wife, Ashley, Travis Loving and Jaclyn Loving, and one great-grandson, Jack Loving. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jeff Porter and the Rev. Wayne Meredith officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the residence. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Northminster Presbyterian Church. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is serving the family. |
LANIER, Anna May, 75, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl David Heppe; and granddaughter, Renee Lea Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Anita White; grandson, Ray V. Smith III; great-granddaughter, Anna Lea Friedhoff; one sister, two brothers; dearest friends, Rita, Shirley and Jeanne; as well as many other loving friends. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Cremation Society of Virginia, 1927 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, Va. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the . |
Mrs. Anna McKinnon of Colonial Heights, Va., died on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Colonial Heights Health Care Center, Colonial Heights, Va., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
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Arabelle Laws Arrington Arabelle Laws Arrington, 89 of Warrenton, VA died on Nov. 2, 2010 at Fauquier Hospital., She was born on August 9, 1921 in Fauquier County the daughter of the late Henry Boyd Laws and Blanche Aliene Laws. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter N. Arrington. She and her husband owned and operated the former Arrington Motor Sales, a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge dealership in Warrenton as well as their farm- Alwington Farm., Mrs. Arrington was a 1941 graduate of then Mary Washington College. She held a devoted interest in "my school" now the University of Mary Washington giving selflessly of her time, treasure and talent to promote the welfare of the college. She was a member of the UMW Board of Visitors from 1975-1983, a charter and current member of the UMW Foundation Board of Directors, the Alumni Association's Board of Directors and the Heritage Society. The university recognized her with an honorary degree, the Doctorate of Humane Letters in 1998. Arrington Hall is named in her honor., Arabelle was an involved member of the Warrenton/Fauquier communities for many years and also a devoted member of the Warrenton Baptist Church., She is survived by five nieces and a nephew - Charlotte Flohr, W. Boyd Laws, Jr. and wife Karin, Aliene Laws, Brenda O'Donnell and husband Paul, Jean Rofe and husband Calvin, and Lori Anderson and husband Lee. She is also survived by seven great nieces and nephews and eight great great nieces and nephews., The family will receive friends from 3-5 & 7-9 PM Friday Nov. 5 at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA where funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 11:00 AM. Interment Warrenton Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Mary Washington, 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5412 or the Warrenton Baptist Church, 123 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Online condolences may be made at |
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Nov 5, 2010 Avis D. Redd Wright, 72, of Akron, Ohio, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born Nov. 15, 1937, in Stuart to John Henry and Elizabeth Ann Foddrell Redd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Henry "Boley" Redd. She attended Russell Business College in Virginia, then moved to Ohio. She worked as a secretary for several companies, the last being State Farm Insurance in North Carolina. She was a member of the House of the Lord in Akron. Surviving are her husband of 37 years, Raymond T. Wright of the home; a son, Ricky Phillips of Chillicothe, Ohio; five brothers, Gary Redd Sr. of Walnut Cove, N.C., Marvin Garland Redd of Stuart, Roger Redd of Stoneville, N.C., Maurice Redd of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Cephus Redd of Orrville, Ohio; three grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Agape Bible Christian Fellowship, 240 East Market St., Martinville, with Dr. C. Lee Hagwood Sr. officiating. |
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Ola L. Barron NORFOLK - Ola L. Barron, 92, of the 5700 block of Gurley St., died Nov. 3, 2010 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. ..... |
MATHEWS - Barry R. Small, 61, died on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Williamsburg. |
CHESAPEAKE - Beverley Burke McGhee, 78, of Chesapeake, Va., died on Nov. 2, 2010. |
Billy J. "Weasel" Cornett GLADE SPRING, Va. Billy J. "Weasel" Cornett, age 47, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was a life long resident of Washington County, Va. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Ruth Cornett; two sons, Christopher Cornett and Cory Cornett, both of Glade Spring; his mother, Mary Cornett of Shady Valley, Tenn.; one brother, Bobby Cornett of Louisville, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the graveside at Rush Creek Cemetery in Glade Spring, with Mr. James Walls, minister officiating. Pallbearers will be Christopher Cornett, Cory Cornett, Travis Riley, Hippy Witt, Dwight Phillips, and Evan Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Barlow, Michael Barlow, Steve Barlow, and Larry Robinson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting |
The family will receive friends at W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, followed by a funeral service. Burial will be private. |
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E. Aloise Blanchard HOBBSVILLE - Ericsson Aloise Blanchard, 93, of the 600 block of Selwin Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in Britthaven of ..... |
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CARLTON L. HARRIS In loving memory Two years ago today you left us to go home to Jesus. Our hearts are filled with sadness as we remember. We feel your presence with us wherever we go. You will always be in our thoughts and we will love you forever. Missing You Always Bea, Tina, Bubba, Lindsey and Philip |
Carol Keen Hess HONAKER, Va. Carol Keen Hess, age 48, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her home. Born March 1, 1962, in Grundy, Va., she was a daughter of the late Mazie Keen Hibbitts. She had spent most of her life in the area. Survivors include two daughters, Amy Hess Musick and husband, Matthew of Lebanon and Nikki Hess Steele and husband, Clint of Bristol Virginia; two sisters, Phyllis Stiltner and husband, Steve of Grundy and Shirley Howard and husband, Jay of Honaker; four brothers, Bill Keen of Harman, Eugene Keen and wife, Michelle of Looney's Creek, Tommy Hibbitts of Honaker, and Jason Hibbitts of Louisiana; special friend, Marty Street; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Hess Cemetery on Little River, Honaker. Interment will follow. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to assemble at the funeral home by 12:30 p.m. to go in procession. Pallbearers will be Justin Keen, Steven Stiltner, George Howard, Josh Horton, Randy Howard, and Anthony Hess. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Friday. Online condolences may be made at |
Charles A. Foster Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Charles A. Foster Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2010 at Province Place of Maryview. He was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth and previously resided in the 4500 block of Westmoreland Terrace. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School (1940) and retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Shop 11, in 1980 after 39 years of service. He also served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Florence Jackson Foster. He is survived by his four sons, C. Allan Foster of Chesapeake, Steven T. Foster of Richmond, Richard J. Foster and wife Pam of Raleigh, and David A. Foster and wife Elizabeth of Norfolk. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Matthew, Daniel, Sallie, Jackson, Kristin, Ryan and Austin. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, with a reception in the church parish hall immediately following. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army of Portsmouth, 2306 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth, handling arrangements. |
CLARKSVILLE - Charles Gordon Vincent Westenhaver II died Nov. 1, 2010, at MeadowView Terrace in Clarksville. Born in Martinsburg, W.Va., on Feb. 19, 1939, he was the son of Charles Gordon Westenhaver and Mary Emily Roach. |
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Nov 5, 2010 The funeral for Chloe Madison Buchanan, 2, of Danville, who died Oct. 31, 2010, was held Thursday at Community Funeral Service in Ridgeway with Minister David Westmoreland officiating. Burial was in the Knight family cemetery in Stuart. Pallbearers were her parents, Preston Buchanan and Melanie Buchanan, and Travis Buchanan and Roger Buchanan. |
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at Zion United Methodist Church, 2109 Seaford Road Seaford, Va. |
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 |
DREW, Clarence D., of Richmond, died November 3, 2010. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. |
Clyde C. Hodges |
Nov 5, 2010 The funeral for Clyde C. Hodges, 75, of Bassett, who died Oct. 30, 2010, was held Wednesday at Bassett Funeral Service with Pastors Wayne Fulcher and Harry Shelton officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Roy Gilley, Curtis Hodges, Eric Hodges, Reeves Sigmon, Jeff Via, Roscoe Witt and Henry Lee Hodges. |
HAMPTON - Daniel Eugene Massey, son of Chris and Nancy Davenport Massey, born in Herrin Ill., Jan. 23, 1969, passed away on Nov. 2, 2010, at 9:30 p.m. in Hampton, Va., after a short illness. |
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David P. Donohue NORFOLK - Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David P. Donohue passed away peacefully at home in the company of family on Oct. 31, 2010. Adm. Donohue served 40 years in the Navy and first called Hampton Roads home when he assumed command of Norfolk Naval Shipyard. From 1980 to 1983 he put into practice a lifetime of preparation to lead the shipyard to excellence through the efforts of the fine working men and women of Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Adm. Donohue regarded the shipyard as a key element of our nation's defense strategy to overwhelm the Soviet Union's industrial capability and he ensured that each and every military and civilian member of the shipyard team understood they were involved in a noble calling. Adm. Donohue led the shipyard with profound belief in the dignity of work, the dignity of the individual, and respect for how tough shipyard work can be. His motivating principle was to ensure that men and women worked in an environment free of harassment and discrimination, were given proper tools and training, and were made fully aware of how each contributes to not only organizational goals, but also to the cause of our nation. Further, that each was able to achieve their best in his or her work and private life. Adm. Donohue was most proud of the shipyard when in 1982 it was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation (first shipyard ever to receive NUC), the FY 81/82 Productivity Excellence Award (best of eight shipyards), and the Chief of Naval Material Command EO/EEO award for FY 81/82 (Best Program of Large Industrial Activities). Upon leaving Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Adm. Donohue served on the staff of Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (director of Fleet Maintenance) until his retirement in January 1989. His military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and various campaign and unit awards. He is a past recipient of the Navy League's annual John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership and the Federally Employed Women Inc. annual Distinguished Service Award. Following retirement, Adm. Donohue was employed by the Jonathan Corporation of Norfolk where he successively held positions as engineering manager, Aircraft Carrier Phased Maintenance Program manager, and vice president and shipyard general manager. In 1995, he moved to Integrated Systems Analysts Inc. where he headed the Ship Systems Engineering Branch in Norfolk. He then moved to Thermal Spray and Machine, Inc., in 2002 as corporate technical director where he worked until his retirement earlier this year. Adm. Donohue maintained numerous professional affiliations, the most significant of which were American Society of Naval Engineers (52 years), Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (44 years) and American Society for Quality Control (27 years). Although never truly retired from professional life, Adm. Donohue enjoyed the company of family and friends as he and Dolores maintained an active social life with the Virginia Opera Association, Virginia Stage Company, and the other many cultural offerings of Hampton Roads. They also traveled to see family every year in Europe, Texas and North Carolina, and were devoted members of the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Adm. Donohue is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Dolores, and by five children and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends at H.D. Oliver Funeral Home today, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in his memory to his alma mater, Regis High School, Attn.: Development Office, 55 E. 84th St., New York, NY 10028. Regis High School offers a tuition-free Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from the New York metropolitan area who demonstrate superior intellectual and leadership potential. Donations in Adm. Donohue's memory to any other charitable foundation are also most welcome. |
BAYLOR, Denise M., of Ruther Glen, Va., departed this life November 3, 2010. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005. Funeral notice later. |
Derald D. Dinger BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Derald D. Dinger, 78, 430 Mountain View Road, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, in the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center. He was a native of Lake City, Ill., where he had lived until moving to Bluff City in 1983. Mr. Dinger was a son of the late Oscar and Mildred Wood Dinger. He was a, veteran having served his country during the Korean conflict. Mr. Dinger was an automobile manufacturing supervisor before retirement. He was a great husband, father and grandfather who loved and enjoyed his family. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Heiland Dinger; a daughter, Sandra Moore, Piney Flats; two sons, Steven Allen Dinger, Bristol Tennessee, and Bradley L. Dinger and his wife, Christie of Maryville; a brother, Joe Dinger, Decatur, Ill.; a sister, Earline Inman and her husband, Charles, Decatur, Ill.; five grandchildren, Megan Rosenbalm, Andrew Hall, Joshua, Derek and Chelsea Dinger; four great-grandchildren, Sage, Jade, Devon and Aiden Dinger; a step-great-granddaughter, Lilly Rosenbalm; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Dinger will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in the Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home with the Rev. John Love officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5 p.m. until service time. Condolences may be made online at |
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Nov 5, 2010 Dixie W. Mattox, 97, of Bassett, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Bassett is in charge of arrangements. |
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E. Aloise Blanchard HOBBSVILLE - Ericsson Aloise Blanchard, 93, of the 600 block of Selwin Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 in Britthaven of Edenton. Mr. Blanchard was born in Chowan County and was the son of the late Ericsson Grant and Carrie Ward Blanchard. For many years he owned and operated Blanchard's General Store in the Selwin community and later retired after more than 30 years of employment as an agent with Southern Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Warwick Baptist Church and its Adult Men's Sunday School Class. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Doris Casper Blanchard; a daughter, Diane Blanchard Russell and a son, Richard D. Blanchard and wife Bertha, all of Edenton; two sisters, June Lenz of Northfield, Minn., and Euna Mae Hazlett of Quaker Hill, Conn.; a brother, Paul Blanchard of Suffolk; three grandchildren, Dean Russell, Ben Blanchard and Hannah Blanchard Jones; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Warwick Baptist Church by the Rev. Gene Asbill. Burial will follow in the family plot at the church. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, and all other times at the residence. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. |
Earl Martin Earl Martin, 88, of Bedford, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born Sunday, Feb. 26, 1922, in Franklin County, a son of the late Albert Luther Martin and Ottie Cooper Martin. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, John McCallum; five brothers, Lewis Martin, Alvin Martin, Samuel Martin, Randolph Martin and Lambert Martin; as well as two sisters, Clara Witcher and Marie Fender. He was a member of both Mentow Baptist Church and Bedford Baptist Church since 1934, was a member of Bedford IOOF since 1962 and a member of DAV, the VFW and the American Legion. He was in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. Surviving is his wife, Mary Lucille Foster Martin; a son, Danny Martin, and wife, Debby, of Bedford; a daughter, Linda McCallum, of Vinton; six grandchildren, Scott Martin and wife, Christy, Chad Martin and wife, Chasity, all of Bedford, Ashley McCallum, Leeanna McCallum, both of Roanoke, Darryl McCallum and wife, Kristie, of Blacksburg, and Adrian Martin and wife, McKenzie, of Hopkins, S.C.; and three great-grandchildren, Savannah Martin, Montana Martin and Daniel Martin, all of Bedford. The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, with the Rev. Dr. David H. Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today, Nov. 5, 2010, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford. |
WILLIAMSBURG - Mr. Edmund Branch Meanley Sr. died Nov. 3, 2010. He was born on July 19, 1924, in Toano, Va., to parents, Ira S. and Katherine Meanley. |
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CAGE, Elizabeth H., of South Hill, died November 4, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Cage of South Hill; two sons, Roy B. Cage Jr. of Reno, Nev. and Melvin W. Cage of Halifax; a sister, Verna H. Hamner of South Hill; and one granddaughter. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Interment in Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation one hour prior to the service at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Southside Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 546, South Hill; the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Home, P.O. Box 1398, Brookneal, Va. 24528; and First Christian School Building Fund, 410 N. Mecklenburg Ave., South Hill, Va. 23970. Online condolences through www.crowderhitecrews.com. |
Elizabeth Roberts Plumley was that kind of person. Her heart was so big and her energy boundless; it was the deep and abiding love for family that carried Elizabeth 102 years on this Earth. |
Elizabeth (Anne) Wingfield of Prince George, died on Nov. 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Nancy Westmoreland; husband, John T. Wingfield; and sister, Nancy Lowery. She is survived by her children, Anne Wingfield and husband, Danny, of Richmond, Sherry Thomas and husband, Dennis, of Rocky Mount, N.C., Tom Wingfield and partner, Michael DeMaio, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jill Titmus and husband, Ronnie, of Prince George; grandsons Jeremy Titmus of Richmond and John Wyatt of Hubert, N.C.; sister, Jeanne Lester and husband, Ed, of Glen Allen; and brother, George Westmoreland and wife, Jackie, of Mechanicsville; and several nieces and nephews., In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Richmond SPCA or, Services will be private. |
Emma Nerine Bower Thomas ABINGDON, Va. Emma Nerine Bower Thomas, 93, a well-known resident of the Cleveland community of Washington County, Va., passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, 2010, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, David O. Thomas; and her parents, Tillman and Johnsie Bower. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School and Virginia Intermont College. She was an active member of Cleveland Presbyterian Church for many years, serving as Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher, and in the women's ministry. She is survived by one son, David G. Thomas and wife Marilyn of New Market, Ala.; one daughter, Yolanda McQueen and husband Richard of Abingdon; two brothers, Benjamin Dewayne Bower and wife Jean of Maui, Hawaii, and Jack Bower and wife Sue of Rio Rancho, N.M.; two sisters, Gilda Keller and husband Blair of Abingdon and Georgia Smeltzer and husband Bobby of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Nerine Thomas will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, Nov. 6, 2010, in the Cleveland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Donald Parker and Rev. Tom Musselman officiating. The family requests that friends wishing to attend assemble at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Frost Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cleveland Presbyterian Church; or the Cleveland Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, both in c/o Robert Berry, 22155 Golden View Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211 or the Animal Defense League of Washington County, P.O. Box 2099, Abingdon, VA 24212, in memory of Nerine Bower Thomas. A book of memories is available online at |
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CHESTER - Ethel I. Brown Halsey, of Chester, Va., and formerly of Hampton, departed this life on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. |
Ethel I. Brown Halsey, 85, of 11701 Chester Village Drive, Chester, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. She was the devoted wife of former husband, retired, Col. Samuel A. Halsey Jr. She was a loving mother and grandmother. beloved by all of her family and friends., Left to cherish her memories are: her children, Samuel A. Halsey III (Barbara), Paul A. Halsey (Merchelle), and Gail A. McWilliams (Brian); grandchildren, Kymani Pearson-Brown, Briana & Alexander McWilliams, Kara & Justin Halsey; sisters, Barbara A. Parker (James) and Gwen P. Davis (Alfred); in-laws, Jesse W. Halsey (Geneva), Asa S. Halsey & Rosa G. McNair; devoted nephews, Oliver T. Coleman (Wanda), Larry M. Coleman (Silas), Warren V. Halsey (Lynelle) & niece, Geraldine P. Coleman; nephews, Alfred L. Davis Jr. (Sherree), Carl A. Davis (Tina), Tony L. Davis (Lori), Kenneth M. Davis (Shavonda); and nieces, Monica D. Davis, Jennifer L. Halsey, Janice M. Halsey, and Leslie P. Halsey. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Bermuda Hundred, 4603 Bermuda Hundred Road, Chester. The pastor, the Rev. Michael Stith, will officiate. Interment and repast will follow at the First Baptist Church, 315 Church St., Waverly., The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2010, at the chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the . Online condolences may be left at, Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
Ethel May Gibson, Ethel May Gibson, 79, of Crozet, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2010., She was born in Albemarle County, on November 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Louil Alexander Gibson and Emma Margaret Hutchinson Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Elwood Gibson; a daughter, Ethel Marie Gibson Waddell; two sisters and one brother., Mrs. Gibson was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, and had been employed by Morton's Frozen Foods as well as St. Mark Lutheran Church., She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Tate of Culpeper; two sons, James Elwood Gibson Jr. of Alabama and Melvin Ray Gibson of Crozet; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Sam Kellum officiating. Interment will follow at Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010, at the funeral home. |
Evelyn Ann Carroll On November 1, 2010, Evelyn Ann Carroll, "Dango" age 70 of Dale City passed away at her daughter's house., Loving mother of Terrie Dunbar of Vienna and the late Tammy Luparello. Grandmother of Michelle, Dana, and Joshua. Sister of Francis Oppliger of Rhinelander, WI, Mae Eubanks of Charlotte, NC and Ted Mosley of Mobile AL., Ms. Carroll was a resident of Dale City for over 30 years. All services will be private., Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Fairfax County, 4057 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax VA 22030. Arrangements by Adams Green Funeral Home of Herndon. Email condolences may be sent to |
Flora Edna Taylor ABINGDON, Va. Our beloved mother and grandmother, Flora Edna Taylor, 96, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her home in Brumley Gap. She was born June 1, 1914, in Bristol Virginia, and lived most of her life at Brumley Gap, near Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roby Morgan Taylor; sisters, Nellie Patrick, Peggy Manual, Pat Destefino; and brother, James Woods. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Evelyn Jackson and husband Nixon of Mt. Hope, W.Va., and Charlotte Arlene Vermillion and husband Jimmy Wayne of Lebanon, Va.; three grandchildren, Katherine Hawkins and husband Jeff and Steve Jackson, all of Mt. Hope, and Patricia Gaughan and husband Chris; five great-grandchildren, Jennifer O'Dell, Kristen and Kelsey Morrison, Sara Faith Gaughan and little Noah; special friend, Genola Cumbow; loyal neighbors, Raymond and Pam Bailey; eight nephews; and three nieces. The family would also like to extend thanks to the 5th floor nursing staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital for taking such good care of their Mom. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service located at 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA, with Pastor Everett Morefield officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 6:45 p.m. Friday. Committal services for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens where Claude Duncan, Raymond Bailey, Bill Dixon, J.D. Persiani, Tom Taylor and Jeff Hawkins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Jackson, Jackie Woods, Gary Woods, Bobby Woods, James Woods and Dr. Ernest Henry. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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Charles A. Foster Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Charles A. Foster Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2010 at Province Place of Maryview. He ..... |
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 |
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Amanda Knight Griffin NORFOLK - Amanda Knight Griffin, 93, former longtime resident of Norfolk, passed away Nov. 3, 2010 in Virginia Beach. A native ..... |
GLOUCESTER - Gwendolyn M. Hunt, 80, died peacefully at her home, Rivers Edge, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. She was born in Napoleonville, La., in 1930 to Stephen Clarendon and Adela Pratt Munson. |
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Janet H. Hatheway VIRGINIA BEACH - Janet Horton Hatheway, 85, made her transition Nov. 3, 2010 surrounded by family. Born and raised in Brooklyn, ..... |
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Nov 5, 2010 Hazel Wells, 83, of Martinsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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Herman W. "Peanut" Handy BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Herman W. "Peanut" Handy, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Indian Path Hospital. He was born Jan. 19, 1929, to the late Sebert Handy and Lokiel Lampkins Handy. He had lived in the Blountville area all of his life and was a truck driver for Purity Bakery and was a school bus driver. Mr. Handy was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Erma Berkley Handy; daughter, Connie Hicks and husband Danny; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charles B. Brooks and Pastor Perry Cleek officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 prior to the service. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Hicks, John Hicks, Dan Hicks, and David Handy. Online condolences may be registered at |
A funeral service for Mr. Hermanze E. Fauntleroy 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, Va., The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va., In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Virginia State University Foundation, H.E. Fauntleroy Jr. Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 9027, Petersburg, VA 23806., 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, |
FAUNTLEROY, Mr. Hermanze Edwin Jr. Herman, as affectionately known to his family and friends, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. at the age of 78. He was born on August 7, 1932 in Petersburg, Va. to the late Hermanze E. and Helen C. Fauntleroy Sr. He attended Petersburg Public Schools, graduating from Peabody High School in 1949. Herman continued his education at Virginia State College (now University), receiving his Bachelor of Science degree and a Master's in Education and Supervision. His fraternal and social memberships included past Basileus of Delta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; The Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, Emeritus, Eureka Lodge #15, Prince Hall Masons of Virginia, Inc.; Charter member and past President of the Beaux-Twenty Club, Inc.; Charter member and past President of the Howard L. Baugh Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; and the NAACP. He served in the United States Army for 32 years, which included a tour in Korea. He later retired from the 80th Division of the 300th Support Group Reserve unit at Ft. Lee as Commander and decorated Colonel where he received the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service. Herman's professional career began as an educator in the Sussex County Public School System, teaching physics and math at Sussex Central High School for one year. He then moved to the Petersburg Public School System where he taught electronics and physics at Peabody High School for 10 years. After losing his position at Peabody High School because of his election to the Petersburg City Council, Herman became a staff member at Virginia State College, where he became the first Development Officer. Additional career opportunities included Seward Luggage, ownership of White Stores Electronics and Uni-Serv Director of VEA for Southside Virginia. Herman loved Petersburg and served as a City Council member for 20 years. In 1973, he became the first African-American Mayor of Petersburg as well as in the State of Virginia. He also served as past Chairman of the Petersburg Planning Commission; member and past Chairman of the Petersburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority; and past Chairman of the Petersburg Democratic Committee. Additionally, he served on the Board of the Virginia Council of Human Rights for Virginia from 1987 to 1989, appointed by then-Governor Gerald Baliles. Throughout his life, Herman was a passionate civil rights activist and, along with his wife, was vital to the integration of Petersburg Public Schools in the late 1960s. As a lifetime member of Gillfield Baptist Church, Herman served as the first leader of the congregation for nine years and was a member of the Men's Choir. A loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Herman was extremely proud of his daughters and grandchildren in their academic accomplishments and professions. He will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Germaine "Gerry" Fauntleroy; three daughters, Veronica Fauntleroy, Germaine Fauntleroy Brewington and Sharone Fauntleroy Williams; a son-in-law, Wayne Clayton Williams; four grandchildren, Kristin Williams, Matthew Williams, Danielle Brewington and Allen Brewington; three sisters-in-law, Ida Williams (James), Deborah Gonzales (Tony) and Carmencita Stewart; one brother-in-law, Vincent Stewart (Susan); and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 12 noon, Saturday, November 6, at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry Street, Petersburg, Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons, pastor, eulogist. Interment to follow at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg.The family visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Virginia State University Foundation, H.E. Fauntleroy Jr. Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 9027, Petersburg, Va. 23806. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Fauntleroy online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, (804)732-8911. |
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Howard "Mike" Haines, Howard "Mike" Haines of Waynesboro went to be with his Lord, very suddenly, at Reva, Virginia, on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, his 51st birthday., He was born November 3, 1959, in Washington, D.C., the son of Ralph and Betty Fitzgerald Haines of Waynesboro., Mike was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ashby and Gertie Haines; and his maternal grandparents, Theodore and Bertha Fitzgerald., In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Sherrie English and her husband, Joe, of Manassas; two brothers, William "Bill" Haines and Mark "Welby" Haines and his wife, Sharon, all of Waynesboro; and several nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the chapel of the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 961 Goose Creek Road, Fishersville conducted by Pastor Danny Campbell., The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the memorial service., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the , Central and Western Virginia Chapter, 2040 Deyerle Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801., Family and friends may view obituary, light a candle and share memories and condolences at |
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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 Hoyle Bowen PORTSMOUTH - James Hoyle Bowen, 48, died Nov. 2, 2010 in his home. Survivors include his parents, James S. and Jean Bowen; two children, Sharon Lee and James Bowen, and their mother, Robin; one brother, Billy Bowen; and five grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
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James Wilkerson Sr. CHESAPEAKE - James P. Wilkerson Sr., 82, of the 2400 block of River Oaks Drive, passed away Nov. 3, 2010 in his home. A native of Mebane, N.C., he was a retired truck driver with Teamsters Local 822. He was a member of Christ Community Church, life member of Moose Lodge 898 and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his son and three daughters, Claude Wilkerson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Norie Prince of Mebane, N.C., Bettie Twitchell of Midland, Texas, and Pat Larson of Chesapeake; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren who affectionately called him Paw Paw; and a sister, Ethel Drake of Roxboro, N.C. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret S. Wilkerson and his son, James P. Wilkerson Jr. A funeral will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, with Pastor Larry D. Renfrow officiating. The entombment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The , 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com. |
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Janet H. Hatheway VIRGINIA BEACH - Janet Horton Hatheway, 85, made her transition Nov. 3, 2010 surrounded by family. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., she graduated from Packer Collegiate Institute, the Bouvé Boston School of Physical Education affiliated with Tufts University, and received her M.A. from Columbia University. She was a physical education teacher, homemaker, camp counselor, YWCA program director, and a licensed Unity teacher. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dean; daughters, Lynn LaCount and Diane Dannemann and her husband Kevin; and grandchildren, Ryan Dannemann and his wife Patty, Bridget Dannemann, Jonathan LaCount and Todd LaCount. The celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Unity Renaissance Church, 1120 N. Eden Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Memorial donations to Unity Renaissance Church are suggested in lieu of flowers. |
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Nov 5, 2010 Janice Allison Merricks Eggleston, 78, of 1583 Emmaus Church Road, Moneta, and formerly of the Dyers Store community in Henry County, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at her home. Norris Funeral Service in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements. |
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Jean Robinson PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Jean Robinson, age 69, formerly of Buchanan County, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, in a Johnson City, Tenn., hospital. She was born in Richlands, Va., and was the daughter of Stella Brewster Parks of Claypool Hill, Va., and the late Zellia Columbus Parks. She had made her home in Buchanan County most of her life and was the former owner and operator of Jean's Caf‚ in Oakwood, Va. She was a member of the Boones Creek Baptist Church in Gray, Tenn. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Tony Parks. Survivors, in addition to her mother, are: her husband, Karl P. Robinson; two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Cox of Richmond, Va., Angela Colley of Kernersville, N.C.; one son, Marshall Robinson of Piney Flats; four sisters, Ruby Arwood of Pounding Mill, Va., Opal Elswick of Raven, Va., Joyce Short of Claypool Hill, Va., and Patsy Coleman of Claypool Hill; three brothers, Dr. Calvin Parks of Fayetteville, Tenn., Bobby Parks of Richlands, Va., and Donnie Parks of Pounding Mill, Va.; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Jean Robinson will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with the Rev. Kenneth Kyker and Rev. Jimmie Cole officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Nephews and relatives will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at |
Snow Burnett, Jeanne 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. |
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Nov 5, 2010 Jerry Wayne Haskins, 77, of 433 Patsy Ave., Collinsville, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. |
HENRY, Jettie Noel "Jo," of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by husbands, Lewis Noel and James B. Henry Sr. She is survived by sons, L. Gale Noel, Ronnie S. Noel and wife, Peggy; daughter, Karole N. Zapantis and husband, Steven; her sister, Frances Redford; a brother, Carlton Hill; stepsons, James B. Henry Jr. and wife, Victoria; Christopher Henry and wife, Tammy; four grandchildren, Brian Noel and wife, Chrissy, and Courtney Noel, Haylie and Sydnie Zapantis; one great-grandchild, Hunter Noel; four stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to the Masonic Home, 4101 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond, 23223. |
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John F. Roomsburg VIRGINIA BEACH - John Franklin Roomsburg, 46, passed away Nov. 2, 2010. Mr. Roomsburg was raised in Virginia Beach and graduated from Kempsville High School. He was a loving and devoted father and an avid baseball fan. Survivors include his wife, Tracie Lynn Roomsburg and a daughter, Taylor Ann Roomsburg; his parents, James F. and Margaret "Peggy" Roomsburg; two brothers, Kevin Roomsburg and wife Margaret, Joe Roomsburg and wife Michelle; several nieces and nephews, Tyler, Colin, Kali and Connor Roomsburg, Tia Theodosopoulos, Tori and Skyler Roederer, and Ethan and Caden Stouldt. The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in Church of the Ascension Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com. |
Johnnie leaves behind his loving son, Matthew; wife, Cheryl; mother, Rosa; brothers, Timothy (Shelia), Tommy and Roger; sisters, Alice (Harold), Tonya (Dennis), and Indy (Ruck); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. |
LANGSTON, Johnny, 65, departed this life November 4, 2010. Arrangements by: |
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Juanita Scott Suitt, 72, of Morristown, New Jersey, departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2010., She was born on July 29, 1938, in Esmont, a daughter of the late Sarah and Walter Scott. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Eugene Scott., She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 54 years, Garland Suitt Sr.; two daughters, Doris Dowdy and her husband, Walter, Heather O'Brian and her husband, Kelly; two sons, Garland Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, and Tracy and his wife, Regina; five sisters, Mary Rush and her husband, Landon, Clara Nelson and Francis Feggans, all of Esmont, Geneva Jones and her husband, Tom, of Charlottesville, Helen Carter and her husband, Otis, of Gaithersburg, Maryland; six brothers, Walter and his wife, Mary, of Buckingham, John and his wife, Delores, Lindsay and his wife, Elizabeth, all of Charlottesville, James and his wife, Joyce, of Troy, Reginald and his wife, Edith, William and his wife, Peggy, all of Esmont; seven grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown, New Jersey., Rowe-Lanterman Home for Funerals in Morristown, New Jersey, is in charge of arrangements. |
ANDERSON, Junius W. "Junnie," of Richmond, entered into eternal life October 31, 2010. Cherishing his memory, a devoted wife, Loretta Vinson Anderson; a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held Saturday, 12 noon, at Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 913 North 1st Street. Dr. Kenneth E. Dennis Sr., pastor. Rev. Andrew J. Hughes, eulogist. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors. |
Karolina S. Cook Karolina S. Cook, 78 of Woodbridge, VA died at Potomac Hospital on November 1, 2010., Mrs. Cook is survived by her daughter, Shirley Terry; two sons, Daniel Cook and Richard Cook; Daughter-in-law, Patricia Cook; two sisters in Germany and one brother in Germany., The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City VA 22193 on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A life celebration service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 12:00 (noon). Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery. |
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 |
NEWPORT NEWS - Kathleen Sherwood, 84, of Newport News, passed away on Nov. 2, in Daleville, Va. She was born on May 19, 1926 in Nutterville, W.Va. |
Kathryn M. Lutz Kathryn M. Lutz, age 90, of Pleasant Colony Drive, Manassas, Va. died at 12:40 p.m, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at her residence., Born November 25, 1919 in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Ira W. Bickel and Anna (Arnold) Bickel., She was preceded in death by her husband Richard S. Lutz in 1982., Kathryn is survived by her children, Lynda D. Morrison and husband David, Manassas, Va. and Jerry L. Dobbs and wife Cynthia, Dover, Pa.; four grand-children and five great- grandchildren., She was preceded in death by her brothers James and Russell Bickel., Kathryn was employed as a Health Aide at the Selinsgrove State Center and was then employed at the Area Agency on Aging in MIfflin County., She was a member of the St. Mark's Evangelical Alfarata Lutheran Church., Her funeral service will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home, 108 First Avenue with the Rev. Richard Pennebaker officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Ridge Lutheran Cemetery in McClure., Family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mark's Evangelical Alfarata Lutheran Church, 573 Alfarata Road, Lewistown, PA 17044 or to Mend A House, 7987 Ashton Avenue #231, Manassas, VA 20109. |
Kenneth R. Pittman MIDLOTHIAN - Kenneth Ray Pittman, 81, passed away Nov. 2, 2010, surrounded by his family. Born in Portsmouth on July 6, 1929, he was the son of Stephen G. Pittman and Maggie B. Willis. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shirley K. Pittman; three children, Karen Finch, David Pittman and his wife Jennifer, Richard Pittman and his wife Cynthia, all of Midlothian; seven grandchildren, Megan, Erin and her husband John, Matthew, Ryan, Shannon, Kenneth and Daniel. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and later in life retired from the C & P telephone company after 35 years. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, where a funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Dale Memorial Park. |
Kenneth Williams Kenneth Williams, 85, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died September 12, 2010 at Westminster at Lake Ridge. He was born in Pittsburg, PA to David Smith Williams and Anna Frederica Hunninghaus, the youngest of four children., At the outbreak of, , he joined the Navy and served on board a mine sweeper in the Caribbean. He was a "plank member" of the USS Instill (AM 252). He adopted the middle name of Richard While in the Navy. After the war, he came to Northern Virginia where he met and married Sarah Elizabeth Bailey. They were married nearly 50 years when Sarah died in 1997. They were the parents of two children., After retirement from Aetna Insurance Company, Ken enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. He moved to Westminster at Lake Ridge in 2005 to be near his family., Ken is survived by his daughter, Paula Curran; son David (Katy); three grandchildren: Alexa L. Williams, Rebecca L. Daily (Francis), and J. Thomas McClard (Lisa Marie); five great-grandchildren: Jennifer, Elizabeth and Anthony Daily, and Bailey and Oliver McClard; and one great- great granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Daily; 6 nieces, 1 nephew and their families, and his very wonderful friend, Anna Brown., Ken will be interred at the Arlington National Cemetary Columbarium on November 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Westminster at Lake Ridge at 3:30 p.m. following the Service at Arlington National Cemetary., Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home & Crematorium. |
Leanna M. Gross completed this journey peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. Left to keep her memory is her life companion of 35 years, Melinda L. Jennings of Burkeville, Va., Leanna retired as an operating room technician from Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, 200 West Carolina Ave., Crewe, VA 23930. Interment to follow in the family cemetery at Mallory Hill Farm, Burkeville., In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to your local animal rescue. |
BALTIMORE, MD. - Lee Edward Wilkins, 61, passed from this life into eternal life on Oct. 31, 2010, in Baltimore, Md., after a long illness. |
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Leslie Moore CHESAPEAKE - Leslie "Buddy" Moore departed this life Nov. 3, 2010 in Sentara Lee Memorial Hospital, Virginia Beach. Buddy, as he was affectionately called, was born Feb. 22, 1942. He attended school in the Norfolk public school system. He came to know Jesus as his personal Savior at an early age. In later years as his health declined, he still loved attending services at New St. John AME Church in Virginia Beach. He had a special love for his family. He loved to make others laugh and smile. The family takes comfort in knowing that they shall see his smiling face one day again. Buddy is survived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Moore of Chesapeake; two brothers, Garyl Moore Sr. (Verona) of York, Pa., Alton Moore (Sylvia) of Fredericksburg, Va.; two sisters, Barbara May of Philadelphia and Adrienne Oliver (Jerome) of Asheville, N.C. Other relatives include nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Viewing will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, from noon until 3 p.m. at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will follow at 3:30 p.m. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. |
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. |
A homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Smith Brothers Funeral Home. Interment at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble by 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home for the service. Remains rest at Smith Brothers Funeral Home where a viewing will be today from 3 to 5 p.m. and visitation with the family from 5 to 6 p.m. at 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 723-4117. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
Lillie T. Turner |
Nov 5, 2010 The funeral for Lillie Trent Turner, 69, of Bassett, who died Oct. 30, 2010, was held Thursday at Community Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Williams and Jimmy Underwood officiating. Burial was in Blackbery Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Anthony Moore, Lester Harrell, Kelsey Martin, Bradley Ragans, Danny Cockram, Dwayne Daniel, Tyler Ragans, Zachary Harris and Simon Rhea. Bassett Funeral Services handled arrangements. |
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Mrs. Lucy "Tina" Jennings of 919 Shield St., Petersburg, Va., died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at her residence., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, |
Mareo Terrell Johnson, 28, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in VCU Medical Center, Richmond, Va., He was born Dec. 16, 1981, in Petersburg to Cleo Johnson and the late Marvin "Charles" Thorpe. Mareo was a member of Gravel Run Baptist Church, where he occasionally shared the word of God with his fellow church members by reading scriptures via Braille, until his failing health. He graduated from the Virgina School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled at Hampton in June 2001. Mareo loved music., Mareo was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Pratcher; his maternal grandmother, Audrey Johnson; his maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Burnette; maternal grandfather, James Johnson; paternal great-grandparents, Chris and Irene Thorpe., Mareo is survived by his loving mother, Cleo Johnson; two brothers, Tremayne and Marvis Johnson, all of Roanoke; his devoted and loving grandmother, Alma B. Manson of Petersburg; grandfather, Franklin D. Manson of Florida; nine aunts, Tiann Smith (Reginald), Cassandra Johnson, Ann Buck (Craig), Karen Brooks (Wayne), and Natalie Wilkerson (Gary), all of Petersburg; Mary Johnson (Anthony) of Chester; Fonda Holly (Tony) of Petersburg, Madeline Tucker and Madelina Harris (Stanley), both of Dinwiddie; one uncle, James Johnson Jr. of Petersburg; a host of great-uncles and aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends, among the friends, two devoted, Kane Tyler and Mrs. Brenda Richardson., A homegoing celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at noon at Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dr. Larry D. Brown, pastor. The family will assemble at 310 Deerfield Drive, Petersburg, Va., at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends at the residence. |
Margaret Kathleen Combs Odum ABINGDON, Va. Margaret Kathleen Combs Odum, 87, devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. She was born Feb. 26, 1923, in Washington County, Va., and was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Martha Washington Pendleton Combs. She had held various positions of employment including working at a shell plant during, , working for years at the telephone company and eventually retiring from the Washington County School System. She was a member of the Abingdon First Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Meredith L. Odum; brothers, Shelby Smith Combs and Guy Edwards Combs; sister, Essie Maude Minnick; and niece, Peggy Thayer. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Steve Cardwell; grandsons, "the light of her life", Cory Cardwell and Trevor Cardwell and wife, Rachel; her "same as daughters", Mary Jane and Vickie Hay; and son, Kingston; her special telephone buddies, Bessie Lee Kestner, Kay Hunt, Ethel Hannah, Hope Thompson, Pat Price, and Ann Muldoon; nieces, Nancy Gray and husband, Eddie, Betsy Warden and husband, Alan and Cindy Shaffer and husband, Russell; nephew, Tommy Combs and wife, Susan; and many dear friends. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to Wellmont Hospice House and Kathy Neace for their special care and kindness. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Bob Neace and Pastor Rodney Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service from 6 until 7:45 p.m. Friday. Committal services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with David "Roho" Lowe, Bryan Muldoon, Hank Odum, Brian Odum, Josh Odum, Crow Clark, Eddie Gray , Jay Clark and Danny Muldoon serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Nerren, Timmy Arnold, Harold Odum Jr., Leroy Lowe, Harold Hannah, Steve Fulton, Gerald Thompson, Roland Roe, Jonathan Kelly, Bob Rice, Buddy Clark, Mark Gray, Bradley Thayer Arvin Dixon, Paul Douglas Odum, Mark Odum and Larry Odum. Those wishing to go in procession to the graveside service are asked to be assembled at Farris Funeral Service by 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
Margaret W. Largen |
Nov 5, 2010 The funeral for Margaret Weddle Largen, 83, who died Nov. 3, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bassett Funeral Service. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. She was born Feb. 28, 1927, in Floyd County to Newton Weddle and Treva Boone Weddle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Marvin Largen, and two sisters, Evelyn Williams Guilliams Wade and Ruby Jean Weddle. Surviving are a daughter, Treva Sue McAlexander of Martinsville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Joe Weddle and Paul Weddle, both of Cascade, Ray Weddle of Floyd, and Rudy Weddle of Cherry Grove, S.C.; and a sister, Fern Kidd of Martinsville. |
Marilou F. Spacek PORTSMOUTH - Marilou Frazier Spacek, 60, passed away Nov. 3, 2010 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Spacek is the daughter of Johnnie E. Frazier and Mary McDermott Frazier of Portsmouth. She was a graduate of the Maryview Hospital School of Nursing and retired in 2000 from Maryview Hospital as a registered nurse after 29 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, James R. Spacek; two daughters, Margaret Mary Bairley and husband Daniel of Fredericksburg, Va., Kathleen Spacek Barnes and husband Joshua of Virginia Beach; a son, John Joseph Spacek of Richmond, Va.; and a grandson, Braden James Bairley. She was predeceased by her brother, John "Jack" Frazier. Marilou suffered with multiple sclerosis for more than 20 years; her strong faith, resolve and caring spirit were an example to all. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Paul's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. A Christian wake will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Restoration Fund, 518 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. |
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Martha L. Howard With the passing of Martha LaFoy Howard on November 2, 2010, the world has lost a true lady. Born in Robinson, IL on November 15, 1913, she died Tuesday in the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she received wonderful care from a staff of professional caregivers for over three years., Mrs. Howard was retired from the Fairfax County Building Inspectors Office where she had been employed for many years., She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence LaFoy and Cora May Keve, her first husband and father of her children, Wilbur T. Clements, her husband, Douglas D. Howard and eight siblings., Survivors include her daughters, Donna R. Hall and her husband, Bill of Locust Grove, Martha Ann Foster and her husband, Robert D. Foster of Spokane, WA and her son, Marc Clements and his wife, Melanie of Waterford, VA, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren., A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA., Interment will be in Culpeper National Cemetery., An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. |
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ELLINGTON, Melvin Cecil, 82, of Richmond, Va., passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010. He was born in Jetersville, Va., and was the son of the late John W. and Evie Ellington. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Ellington was a loving husband, a devoted dad and grandfather. He touched the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara W. Ellington; two sons, Wesley and Gary Ellington; one grandson, Gary Ellington Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Savannah Williams and Quincy Ellington; one brother, Rufus L. Ellington; devoted friends, Kennia and Carol Salyers; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2010 in the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com. |
Michael A. Ashworth Jr. It's been 8 long years, and we love and miss you every day. ~Love, Pops and Children |
Michael definitely made a positive difference in the lives of all who knew him. Even through his courageous battle with cancer, Michael always put everyone else first. He showed us all how to enjoy life! |
Michael D. Willard |
Nov 5, 2010 Michael David Willard, 54, of Stuart, died Wednesdy, Nov. 3, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1955, in Patrick County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Willard; and his mother, Minnie Irene Nester Willard. Surviving are a daughter, Caitlyn Willard of the home; his father, David Willard of the home; a brother, Frank Willard of Stuart; and a nephew. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Elder John Wingfield officiating. Burial will be in the Nester-Largen Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a half-hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Michael Willard Burial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, Va. 24171. |
Mick "Buddy" Lukah Mick "Buddy" Lukah, 76, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport. Please visit |
NEWPORT NEWS - Minnie Elizabeth Crittendon Gammon, longtime resident of Newport News and native of Danville, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at The Gardens of Warwick Forest. |
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Leslie Moore CHESAPEAKE - Leslie "Buddy" Moore departed this life Nov. 3, 2010 in Sentara Lee Memorial Hospital, Virginia Beach. Buddy, as he was ..... |
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Ray Murray WILSON - Ray Murray, 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise B. Murray and ..... |
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. |
BURKS, Nelson K., 61, of Richmond, passed away November 2, 2010. He was born in Wayne County, W.Va., on December 9, 1948 to the late Stanley N. Burks and Eva Spears Burks. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Hodge, and her husband, Richard; niece Valerie Hodge of Huntington, W.Va.; and nephew, R. Scott Hodge, his wife, Pamela, and their children, Alexis, Cameron, and Carson. Nelson graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in West Virginia and was a graduate of WVU Tech. He retired from Dominion Power as a consulting engineer. He was a member of the Huguenot Road Baptist Church, a former assistant fire chief and treasurer of the Bon Air Fire Department and an officer in the Old Dominion Chapter and Board member of the National Railway Historical Society. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 7 at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Va. Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 7 at the funeral home with Dr. Bert Browning officiating. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova, W.Va. on Tuesday, November 9 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Hale officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huguenot Road Baptist Church, the Bon Air Volunteer Fire Department or to the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Condolences may be made at: woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com. |
BEALE, Odell E. With loving memories of my mother, Odell E. Beale, who passed away one year ago today. I love and miss you so much. Ann |
Ola L. Barron NORFOLK - Ola L. Barron, 92, of the 5700 block of Gurley St., died Nov. 3, 2010 in Sentara Leigh Hospital. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Turner and Marion B. Dukes; four grandchildren, James L. Dukes IV, Matrika Turner, Marcus Dukes and Atira Turner; and two great-grandchildren, Jaden Edwards and Jordan Edwards. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Mount Hermon Baptist Church with the Rev. Steven A. Lewis. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Graves Funeral Home Inc. is handling the arrangements. www.gravesfuneralhomeinc. com. |
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her son, Maj. Gen. William Franklyn Willoughby II MD and his wife, Dr. Judith Eleanor Barbaras of Chicago, Ill.; and her daughter, Barbara Willoughby Hudgins and her husband, Richard Wilson Hudgins of Newport News, Va.; and grandchildren, Lt. Col. Westel Woodbury Willoughby USAF Ret., and wife, Dana, William Willoughby III and wife, Ronda, Capt. Robert Alexander Willoughby and wife, Laura, Dr. Mary Scott Willoughby, Laura Fishburne Willoughby, Jesse Conrad Hudgins II and Scott Willoughby Hudgins; great-grandchildren, Philip Carrington Willoughby, Westel Woodbury Willoughby III, and Taylor David, Alexander Issac and Carter Luke Willoughby. |
GEARY, Patricia Ann, 88, of Ashtabula, Ohio, formerly of Westlake, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Ashtabula County Medical Center, Ashtabula, Ohio, following a short illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Mother of Sorrows Church, 1464 West 6th St., Ashtabula, Ohio. Fr. Joseph Ruggeri presiding. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Carpenter Road, Ashtabula. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at the Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 West Prospect Rd., Ashtabula. |
PEGGY L. GREEN One year ago today our family chain was broken again. We cannot bring back the day when we were all together, but the many days we shared together will be cherished forever. We love and miss you. Marie, Walter and Pete |
Pete Smallwood BRISTOL, Va. Burial for Pete Smallwood 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. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Kenneth R. Pittman MIDLOTHIAN - Kenneth Ray Pittman, 81, passed away Nov. 2, 2010, surrounded by his family. Born in Portsmouth on July 6, ..... |
Rachel Burks Childress Rachel Burks Childress, 80, of Appomattox, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late John William Childress Jr. Born in Buckingham County on Dec. 27, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Josiah and Bessie Wright Burks. Rachel was a member of Maple Grove Pentecostal Church and attended the House of Prayer. She was a retired seamstress with Courtland Manufacturing and a former Appomattox County school bus driver. She is survived by a son, J. W. (Peewee) Childress III, and wife, Brenda, of Gladstone; three daughters, Amanda Branch, of Newport News, Evelyn (Sister) McDonald and husband, James, of Hampton, and Crystal McCormick and husband, Donnie, of Appomattox; a sister, Christine Light, of Appomattox; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and her special caregivers, Bernice Thomas and Angela Broadwater. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Jerry Childress. Burial will follow in the Burks Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 5, 2010, at the funeral home and other times at the home of Peewee, 536 Mockingbird Land, Gladstone, and at the home of Crystal, 227 Avery Lane, Appomattox. Those wishing to make memorials please consider the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 1131, Alexandria, VA 22303, or the American Heart Association , 2395 South Fork Road, Appomattox, VA 24522. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family, and an online condolence may be sent at www.robinsonfuneral.com. |
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. |
Ray Murray WILSON - Ray Murray, 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise B. Murray and a son, Timothy Murray. Ray is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Gilbertson of Fayetteville, N.C.; sons, Joseph Murray and wife Mary of Portsmouth, Jeffrey Murray and wife Midori of Fayetteville, John Murray and wife Barbara of St. Louis; sisters, Frances Braswell of Portsmouth, Pat Lara and husband Ray of Bakersfield, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Ray was a World War II veteran and served in the Coast Guard. Ray was a longterm resident of Portsmouth, and after retiring he moved back to his hometown of Wilson, N.C. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N. Wilson, NC 27896. An 11 a.m. graveside service will be Saturday, Nov. 6, in Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating. Online condolences can be made at www.thomasyelverton.com. |
In loving memory of Richard F. Cheatham We love and miss you. Love Ruth and Children |
Ricky J. Turner |
Nov 5, 2010 The funeral for Ricky James Turner, 49, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 31, 2010, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville with Pastor Sammy Cook officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Steve Brodie, Chris Meeks, Justin Pulliam, Billy Hall, Stan Brodie, Andrew Palmer, Josh Meeks and Josh Wall. |
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Vernon Rockett Jr. SUFFOLK - Vernon Rush Rockett Jr., 70, passed away Nov. 2, 2010 in his home. Mr. Rockett was born in Laurel, ..... |
Romaine Margaret Griffin Romaine Margaret Griffin, age 64 of Bristow, Virginia died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at her residence., Romaine was born September 27, 1946 in Manassas, Virginia daughter of the late Raymond W. and Pearlee (Stewart) Griffin. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church. She had retired from Lockheed Martin as a systems analyst., Survivors include two sons, Kevin B. Griffin and wife Christine and Richard L. Griffin and wife Cassandra, all of Manassas; two sisters, Thelma Davis and husband Earnest and Julia Wiggins all of Manassas; one brother, Kenneth Griffin and wife Tina of Manassas; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Estell Griffin and brother-in-law, Samuel Moore., The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Monday, November 8, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where services will be held 12:00 Noon Monday with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Calverton, Virginia., Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to , 124 Park Street, S.E., Vienna, Virginia 22180 in loving memory of Romaine Griffin. Condolences may be sent to |
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Nov 5, 2010 Ronald Coleman Myers Sr., 76, of Rocky Mount, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. He was a 1951 graduate of Bassett High School and a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He pastored a church in Illinois before returning to Virginia. He taught in Roanoke City Public Schools until retiring in 1989, then worked as a driver/technician for Franklin Respiratory and Medical for 10 years. Surviving are his wife of more than 55 years, Martha Prillaman Myers; three daughters, Rona M. Sullivan of Wake, Anna M. Morales of Rocky Mount and Beth M. Yamamuro of San Clemente, Calif.; two sons, Coleman Myers of Ferrum and Mark G. Myers of Fresno, Calif; a foster son, James E. Wright of Maryland; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean M. Moore and Betty M. Edwards, both of Martinsville; and a brother, Douglas E. Myers of Martisnville. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Franklin Heights Baptist Church in Rocky Mount with Pastor Randy Pizzino officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Rocky Mount. Memorials may be made to All Nations Metro Church, P.O. Box 776, Roanoke, Va. 24004, a ministry in Roanoke's inner-city of which he was a member; or to Carilion Franklin Hospice. |
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John F. Roomsburg VIRGINIA BEACH - John Franklin Roomsburg, 46, passed away Nov. 2, 2010. Mr. Roomsburg was raised in Virginia Beach and graduated ..... |
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., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 2:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble 2 p.m. at 205 Witten Street, Petersburg, Va., the day of the services., 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, |
Roy E. Drake NEWSOMS - Roy Edward Drake passed away Nov. 4, 2010 in Suffolk at the age of 84. He was born in Newsoms to the late Linwood R. Drake, Sr. and Nellie Vick Drake. Mr. Drake, or "Pa" as he was affectionately called by his friends and family, was a retired lifelong farmer and former employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation. He served two years in the Merchant Marines and was former president and a founding member of the Sands and Statesville Hunt Club. He was a lifelong member and a trustee of the Barnes United Methodist. Mr. Drake was an avid rabbit, deer, and raccoon hunter in his early years of life. He had a passion for digging peanuts, gardening, fine country cooking, and thoroughly enjoyed leisurely rides on Sunday evenings to check on the growing crops as they progressed throughout the season. He was also a member of the local Moose Lodge where he didn't miss a Saturday night dance for years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving wife of 65 years, Mary Burgess Drake; one son, Edward Stewart Drake and wife Grace Lynn of Newsoms; two daughters, Connie Corbitt and husband Charlie, Ann Burgess and husband Bill, both of Franklin; five grandsons, Brad Corbitt and wife Wendy of Rolesville, N.C., Chris and Stephen Drake and Michael and Matthew Burgess; one great-grandson, Addison "Boy" Corbitt; and a brother, Linwood R. Drake Jr. and wife Evelyn. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Ralph. He also leaves behind his faithful "Jack Russell" companion J.R. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Darwin Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Barnes United Methodist Church and suggests memorials be made to Barnes United Methodist Church, c/o Betty Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. |
Ruth Louise Routon Ruth Louise Routon, 98, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Runk and Pratt Residential Adult Care Center on Leesville Road, where she had received excellent and loving care. Born Aug. 2, 1912, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Mildred O'Brien Routon and the late Iverson Herman Routon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Odell Parker and Mrs. Annie Megginson, and two brothers, Harry Routon and Hobson Routon. Ruth was a longtime member of College Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed a long and successful career as an office manager, working first at Lynchburg Truck and Equipment for 25 years and later for Harris Trucking, Lawrence Transfer and Powell's Truck and Equipment. Ruth loved cooking and enjoyed sharing the fruits of her labor with friends and neighbors. She is survived by two nieces, Sandra Elder, of Forest, and Maxine Candler, of Lake Charles, La.; two nephews, Talmadge and David Routon, of Lynchburg; and a special niece by marriage, Selene Routon, of Forest. Ruth's request for no visitation or memorial service will be honored. Relatives and friends may visit the Whitten Timberlake Chapel on Saturday or Sunday, Nov 6. and 7., between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., to sign the registry and spend some time in quiet meditation. Memorial contributions may be made to College Hill Baptist Church, 1101 Floyd St., Lynchuburg, VA 24501. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Routon family. |
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A funeral service for Ms. Sonya Starke will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Royal Baptist Church, 316 St. Mark St., Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Phillip Williams, pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at church., The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 204 North Carolina Ave., Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 957-6547 or (804) 605-0544., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Starke 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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Marilou F. Spacek PORTSMOUTH - Marilou Frazier Spacek, 60, passed away Nov. 3, 2010 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Spacek is the daughter of ..... |
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Suzanne S. Hayden WINDSOR - On Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 Suzanne Victoria Stenger-Hayden was called home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus ..... |
Suzanne S. Hayden WINDSOR - On Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 Suzanne Victoria Stenger-Hayden was called home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in San Francisco but had spent most of her life in the Tidewater area. She attended school at Western Branch High School. At the time of her death she was employed by BP. Suzanne was a loving and caring person. She had a tender heart and reached out with love to those around her. She enjoyed fishing and was always on a mission when it came to animals or someone in need. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was passionate about motherhood and was very active in her sons sporting activities. Suzanne leaves cherished memories for her husband of 19 years, Davis Patrick Hayden; her two sons, Mathew A. Stenger-Ries (U.S. Navy, stationed in Rota, Spain) and his wife Tina and granddaughter, Savannah and Zachary James Stenger-Hayden of Windsor, Va., of the home. She also leaves her mother, Anne-Nell (James R.) Andrews of Rome, Pa.; her sister, Dawn Annette (Corcoran) Tyson of Bethel, N.C.; and her brothers, Timothy J. (Jennifer) Stenger of Suffolk and Mathew John (Annette) Stenger of Minnesota. A memorial service celebrating Suzanne's life will be held at 1 p.m. today, Nov. 5, in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, with the Rev. Maurice E. Bynum officiating. The family will receive family and friends following the service. Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Second Chance Christian Assembly, 37B Windsor Blvd., Windsor, VA 23487. Pastor Maurice E. Bynum. |
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 |
On Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, our hearts were saddened by the sudden death of our beloved sister, Tiny McCray. Tiny, a resident of Prince George, Va., was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holloway Crawford; and a brother, Clyde Crawford., Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Rufs McCray Jr.; siblings, Holloway Crawford (Carolyn) of Chester, Va., Bernard Crawford of Prince George, Va., Tyrone Crawford of Petersburg, Va., Isabelle Crawford of Disputanta, Anthony Crawford (Rita) of Hopewell, and Voncia Holden of Petersburg, Va.; mother-in-law, Lillie McCray of Petersburg; a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She will be so dearly missed., We thank you in advance for all the love that everyone has shown our sister now and throughout her life. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Friday, at Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. The funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Tucker's Funeral Home, Petersburg, Bishop Mary P. Bonner, officiating. Interment will be in Union Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Prince George, Va. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the funeral home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, at 2:30 p.m., The family may be contacted by calling (804) 733-1898., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Ms. Valerie Lanier Joseph, lovingly called "Aunt Sweets," was born July 3, 1963. She was the daughter of Elizabeth J. Lanier and the late William Leroy Lanier. Early Tuesday morning Nov. 2, 2010, as the sun gently rose, God quietly called his precious Angel home., At an early age Valerie joined and was baptized at Gillfield Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. Later, she faithfully served as a leading member of the Health Wellness and Prayer Partner Ministries of Union Baptist Church of Durham, N.C., Valerie was educated in the Petersburg Public School System, Class of 1981. Her educational endeavors then took her to North Carolina where she earned an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in 1985. Thereafter, she returned to Virginia, this time earning a Master's Degree from Norfolk State University in 1989. Valerie's lifelong educational quest continued with her acceptance into the Doctoral Program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Ola., where she attended until the onset of health issues., A consummate Costco employee, Valerie's career flourished during her 20 plus years of service. She was a "customer first" person and always treated others the way she would like to be treated. She also enthusiastically embraced public service and distinctively served as a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., She leaves to cherish a legacy of precious memories, her loving son, Christian Lanier Joseph of Durham, N.C.; her mother Elizabeth J. Lanier of Petersburg, Va.; sisters, Carolyn (Melvin) Banks of Murfreesboro, N.C., Cecelia (Calvin) Parham of Petersburg, Va., Renee (Milton) Barnes of Durham, N.C., and Doctors Ayonda (Timothy) Batts of Fredericksburg, Va.; brothers, Shelton Lanier of Winston Salem, N.C., Ronnie (Lisa) Lanier of Petersburg, Va., and Darryl (Kimberly) Lanier of Jamestown, N.C. Also left to cherish her memory is a devoted cousin, Cynthia (Joe) Nelson Harrison as well as a host of loving and loyal aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including longstanding special friends, Harold and Gaynelle Bagley, and Angela Hopkins of Durham, N.C., Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Gillfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. George W.C. Lyons Jr, pastor, officiating and the Rev. Grady Powell, pastor emeritus, eulogizing. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park Cemetery, Petersburg. There will be a public viewing on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson's Funeral Home. The family will receive friends and family at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. Family contact numbers are Renee (919) 801-8959 and Ronnie (804) 469-7918., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St, Petersburg. (804) 863-4411. Online condolences can be submitted at |
Vernon Rockett Jr. SUFFOLK - Vernon Rush Rockett Jr., 70, passed away Nov. 2, 2010 in his home. Mr. Rockett was born in Laurel, Miss., and was raised in the Palo Alto area of California. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired as a weapon systems supervisor from the Naval Aviation Depot, NAS, Norfolk, after 35 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Linda Mueller Rockett; daughter, Corie Sapp (Jim) of Atlanta; son, Vernon R. Rockett III (Luz) of Albuquerque, N.M.; stepdaughter, Laura Geister of Chesapeake; stepsons, Bill Geister of Chesapeake, Andy Kidd of Suffolk; grandchildren, Vernito', Elijah, Aaron; and a sister, Barbara Vernell Johnson (Jack) of Green Valley, Ariz. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel. A private family burial will be held Monday in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. |
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Virginia Kimberling DAMASCUS, Va. The family of Virginia Kimberling will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, and also from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Garrett Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Library Building Fund, P.O. Box 280, Damascus, VA 24236. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting |
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James Wilkerson Sr. CHESAPEAKE - James P. Wilkerson Sr., 82, of the 2400 block of River Oaks Drive, passed away Nov. 3, 2010 in ..... |
William "Bill" Greer ABINGDON, Va. Graveside services for William "Bill" Greer will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Greendale Chapel Cemetery on Route 700 in Washington County. Family and friends wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Darrel Long, Charlie Greer, Dennis Burnette, Michael Burnette, Tony Williams and Justin Wilson. A book of memories is available online at |
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LATIMER, William S. II, born August 5, 1938, passed away on October 25, 2010, at age 72. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Simpson Latimer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Latimer; his children, Julie Latimer Hicks, Vicky Latimer Hodge, Kathy Latimer Steel and William S. Latimer III; eight grandchildren; and sister, Ann Latimer. Bill served in the Marine Corps from September 1961 to August 1967. He was a dedicated field agent for the IRS for over 33 years, and best known for coaching Chesterfield Little League baseball and football. Memorial services will be held at Swift Creek Baptist Church on 5 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010. The family will receive friends at 4 p.m. and at the service. |
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Addison L. Williams ELIZABETH CITY - Addison Laine Williams, infant daughter of Josh and Christi Williams, of the 2300 block of Delia Drive, died ..... |
Mr. Willie Elmore King Sr., of 107 Lobb Shop Road, Waverly, entered into eternal rest and peace on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 12, 1943, to the late William Henry and Jessie Luster King. Willie was predeceased by his brother, William Nathaniel King. At an early age Willie was baptized at St. Paul's Holiness Church. Willie served in the U.S. Airforce from May 14, 1963, to May 12, 1967, and later became an employee of the Firestone Plant in Hopewell. He was also employed at Waverly Hardwoods Inc., Willie leaves to cherish his memories: two loving sons, Willie E. King Jr. (Sara) of Chesterfield, and Gregory Daniels (Melanie) of Fredericksburg; two loving daughters, Terri Taylor (George) of Waverly, and Sonya Warren (Michael) of Jacksonville, N.C.; one sister, Helena Langston; four brothers, Roger King Sr. (Paige), Loyd King Sr. (Theresa), Willis King Sr. (Nancy), all of Waverly; and Patrick King Sr. (Alice) of Surry; two uncles, Orceal Luster of Waverly and Joseph Luster (Wanda) of Suffolk; 10 grandchildren; three geat-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends., A memorial service will be held 2 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Liberty Baptist Church, Waverly. The Rev. Carl Marshall, pastor, will officiate, and Elder Terrence Green will eulogize. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 1:45 p.m. at the church on the day of Willie's homegoing service. A wake will not be held and viewing will not be available but you may sign the guest registry or send condolences on our website, . This service has been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
GOODSON, Willie J., of Richmond, departed this life on October 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Caldwell Goodson; sister, Margaret Goodson Henderson; and brother, Robert Goodson. He is survived by wife, Glenda Goodson; daughters, Debra McGriff, Shelia and Karen Goodson; and stepdaughter, Tongela Robinson; sons, Myreon Pressey and Gregory Steele; sisters, Latricia Goodson; brothers, Bobby Lenneth and Carnell Goodson; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets, where the family will receive friends on Friday (today) from 6 to 7 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6 at 1 p.m. Rev. Jamie Duncan officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. |
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