Ada Finley Ada Finley, age 73, of Manassas, passed away November 4th, 2010, at the Prince William Hospital., Lucy Ada Layne Finley was born January 31st, 1937 in Lee County, N.C. Ada was the daughter of James Oscar and Vera Jane Banner Layne. She married William Ronald Finley on April 11th, 1959, at the White Hill Presbyterian Church in Lee County. She was a member of the Manassas Presbyterian Church and a past president of the Manassas Art Guild. Ada was also an accomplished artist, receiving several awards and honors for her paintings that were shown in several galleries in the Washington, D.C. area. She served three years in the United States Air Force, discharged in 1958. Her primary duty station was Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Ada was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend., She was preceded in death by her parents and infant son, William Ronald Finley, Jr. Surviving besides her husband are her children, Peggy Ann Sharp and her husband Dennis of Columbia, Md., James Lloyd Finley and his wife Betty of Dale City, Va., and Thomas Lee Finley of Manassas; granddaughter Lauren Elizabeth Sharp, attending Elon University in Elon, N.C.; and eight brothers and sisters, Frances Foushee, Ruth Conder, Peggy McGee, Mozelle Coggins, James Layne Jr., Billy Wade Layne, John Layne, and Jerry Layne., Ada wished to be remembered as she was. There will be no public viewing. Graveside services with military honors will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Dr. Skip Ferguson officiating., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Manassas Presbyterian Church, 8201 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Ward. Please sign the guestbook at |
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 |
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He is survived by his children, Teresa Smith Schofield of Jackson, N.J., Mark R. Smith of East Stroudsburg, Pa., and Rebecca Louis of Richmond; his brother, Leon A. Smith of Yorktown; a grandchild, Stephanie Bennett (Travis); great-grandchildren, Alaina and Brayden Bennett; and sisters-in-law, Florine Thomas, Thelma Spikes (Elmer), Elizabeth Cunningham (Melvin), Lou Heath, and Patricia Shelton (Eddie). |
Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 757-723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. |
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Grayson V. Bradshaw Jr. NORFOLK - Grayson Vaden "Bunny" Bradshaw Jr., 78, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, after a long and courageous battle for ..... |
Brady William Jarrells BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. A funeral service for Mr. Jarrells will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Anderson and Rev. Nathan Ware officiating. A Masonic Service will follow the funeral service. The family will receive friends from 5-7:15 p.m. prior to the service. Friends of the family may also visit the home of Kathy Rutledge. Donations may be made to Jericho Shire Temple. Online condolences may be registered at |
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William Madison Bray SPRINGFIELD - William Madison "Bill" Bray died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 in Rocky Mount, N.C. He was beloved husband of 38 ..... |
Memorial services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 804 41st Street, Newport News, VA 23607, on Wednesday, November 10, at 11 a.m. |
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Marcia Caplan CHESAPEAKE - Marcia Caplan, 73, passed away Nov. 5, 2010. She was born in Rhode Island to the late Sara and David ..... |
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 |
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Catherine Gladys Dews Floyd Catherine Gladys Dews Floyd, 73, of 1202 Lola Ave., Apt. 414, Altavista, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in her home. She was the wife of the Rev. John Thomas Floyd Sr. for 48 years. She was born June 27, 1937, in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Lindsey and Beaulah Freeman Dews. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, an active volunteer with the Mt. Plain visitation team and involved in her ministry to God. In addition, Mrs. Floyd was the owner/operator of Floyd's Childcare Service. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, John Thomas Floyd Jr., and his wife, Terri, of Plano, Texas; three daughters, Daisy M. Floyd, of Fredricksburg, Cynthia F. Elbert, of Richmond, and Sharon E. Floyd, of Fredricksburg; three sisters, Lucy D. Rhodes, of Altavista, Mabel D. Cunningham, of Gladys, and Cleta D. Hill, of Altavista; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by nine brothers and five sisters. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Grace Baptist Church, Altavista, by the Rev. Finley J. Fields, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at anytime at the residence. To send condolences, please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
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Charles E. Mertig II SUFFOLK - Charles Edward Mertig II, 67, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 6, 2010 in Eclipse, Va. Charles, a native of Eclipse, graduated from Chuckatuck High School in 1961 and played on the varsity football team. Upon graduating high school, he began his career at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company where he was introduced to the love of his life and lifelong companion, Evlyn Hardy "Pat" Mertig, of Hampton. He took a position as an electrician at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1967 and retired in 1997 after 30 years of service. Having grown up on the water, that is where he loved spending much of his time cruising the rivers and fishing. He cherished spending time with his boys and had a special place in his heart for all of God's creatures. He was an active member of the Freemasons and Scottish Rite and was the Senior Warden of the Nansemond Lodge, he volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels and served on the Chuckatuck High School Reunion committee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Earl Mertig and Helen Briggs Mertig. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; his two children, John Michael Mertig of Suffolk and Karl Edward Mertig and wife Stephanie of Virginia Beach; brother, Robert Lee Mertig and wife Rita of Richmond and nieces Karen Lee Mertig and husband John of Chicago and Kelley Ann Mertig and husband Mario of Richmond. A funeral will be conducted Nov. 10, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church by the Rev. Carl LeMon in Suffolk followed by a burial in Mount Zion Cemetery in Eclipse with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends in Baker-Foster Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to honor his life make a donation in his memory to their favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Charles Robert Knoeller, Major, U.S. Army, (ret.), passed away, Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. |
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Glennie Lail Cline SUFFOLK - Glennie Lail Cline, 97, died Nov. 6, 2010 at Maryview Nursing Center in Suffolk. Born in Hickory, N.C., she ..... |
Clyde McDaniel, lovingly called Mickey, went to see the Lord Friday morning, Nov. 5, 2010, in New York, NY., He was born April 12, 1940. He was the son of the late Flora McDaniel and Fred McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Alfred McDaniel and Emanual Johnson., He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Dominique Carter; two sisters, Beomia Watson and Janette Sned Goodrich; brother, Calvin McDaniel; three aunts, Roberta Mathew, Malinda Williams, Carter Tyno; one uncle, Ephim Johnson and his wife, Florence; niece, Beverly Bell; nephews, Calvin Goodrich, Troy Watson, Ray Bell; and many cousins and friends, among them devoted friend, Frances Carter., Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Tucker's Funeral Home with Pastor Howard officiating. Interment will be in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
Darla Dae Wingo Barrow ABINGDON, Va. Mrs. Darla Dae Wingo Barrow, age 67, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. She was born May 17, 1943, in Cedar Bluff, Va., to William Walter "Bill" and Dorothy Van Dyke "Dot" Wingo. She was a graduate of Richlands High School, Richlands, Va., Class of 1961 and an RN graduate of Johnston Memorial School of Nursing in Abingdon. She served as an RN at Johnston Memorial Hospital for over 37 years. She is survived by her husband, Jack C. Barrow of Abingdon; her daughter, Mary Barrow Murphy and husband, Joe of Nashville, Tenn.; her son, Jack Chesley Barrow II and his partner, Mark Livanec of Atlanta; her grandchildren: granddaughter, Lindsey Murphy Christenbury and husband, Aaron of Ft. Bragg, N.C., grandson, Sean Thomas Murphy of Nashville; and the cutest Great-grandbaby on the planet, Miss Brelyn "Bean" Christenbury also of Ft. Bragg. Darla is also survived by her sister, Dottie Lee Wingo of Roanoke, Va.; and her brother, William W. Wingo III and wife, Wanda Carver Wingo also of Roanoke. Darla was preceded in death by her parents, William Walter "Bill" and Dorothy Van Dyke "Dot" Wingo; and her son, William Armistead Barrow, who passed away Feb. 11, 2010. Funeral services for Mrs. Darla Barrow will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 E. Main St., Abingdon, with Rev. Dr. Craig R. Wylie officiating. Vestry members will serve as pallbearers. Graveside services and burial will follow at Knollkreg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the nursing staff at Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting |
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David loved good music, dancing, laughing and being with his family. David touched the lives of many people with his smile and positive attitude, and maintained his trademark smile all the way to the end. |
Ms. Desdemona Aretha Washington, 56, of 309 Blackwater Drive, Petersburg, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the World Craniofacial Foundation, PO Box 515838, Dallas, TX 75251. |
BROWN, Doris M., 54, entered eternal rest November 6, 2010. Arrangements entrusted to: www.wilsonafs.com |
BURGER, Dorothy Claire, age 99, died on November 7, 2010, to join her husband of 72 years, Harry C. Burger. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lewis J. and Margaret Gibbons; a brother, Lewis Gibbons Jr.; and a sister, Marguerite Gibbons. She is survived by her son, Paul M. Burger and his wife, Carroll, of Prairie Village, Kan.; her daughter, Diane E. Jones and her husband, William, of Mechanicsville, Va.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, Grammie, Oma and friend. She had many interests through the years: reading, bridge, travel and over 500 hours as a "Pink Lady" hospital volunteer. During her early married life, she was a model for several department stores. In later years, she was a volunteer docent at the Valentine Museum. She was active in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the auxiliary of The Little Sisters of the Poor. She and Harry enjoyed their later retirement years as owners of Harthea Miniatures, a specialty store near Ashland. Now they are together again forever. There will be a gathering of family and friends 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Recording of the Blind and Dyslexic, Regional Unit of the Southeast, 3500 Remson Court, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. |
Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Claypool Hill, Va. She was born Aug. 21, 1921, in Jenkin-Jones, W.Va. Dorothy and her husband, the late Lacy Coe, operated the Claypool Hill Skating Rink for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Samuel and Agnes Mitchell Puckett; her husband, Henry Lacy Coe; two brothers, Hoyt and Stanley "Clint" Puckett; two sisters, Catherine Addison and Louise Fain; a special nephew, Joseph Addison; and special niece, Sue Addison Compton. Survivors are: sister, Helen P. Woody of Colonial Heights, Va.; nephews, Jerry, Larry, and Tom Addison, all of the Richlands area; several other special nieces and nephews, relatives; and many friends also survive. Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Puckett Coe will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Jackie Strickler officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry, 106 Veterans Drive, Richlands, VA 24641; or a charity of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at |
Dorothy VanDyke HONAKER, Va. Mrs. Dorothy VanDyke, age 85, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at her home. Born Aug. 10, 1925, in Buchanan County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Elbert Patton and Leah Victoria Hale McGlothlin. A lifelong resident of the area, she attended Harvest Time Tabernacle and Swords Creek Block Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.B. VanDyke; one son, Ronnie Patton VanDyke; and two brothers, Carson McGlothlin and Nelson McGlothlin. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack VanDyke and wife, Gretchen of Rosedale; daughter-in-law, Mary VanDyke of Richlands; five granddaughters, Vanessa VanDyke Barker and husband, Wade of Franklin, Tenn., Rhonda May and husband, Buddy of Richlands, Christy Bunker and husband, Steve of Bluefield, Va., Teresa Conner and husband, Doug of Springville, Va., and Madison VanDyke of Rosedale; two grandsons, Jackie VanDyke and wife, Sky of Lebanon and Jordon VanDyke of Williamsburg; two sisters, Carmie Clark and Sylvia VanDyke and husband, Alvie, all of Honaker; three brothers, Clinton McGlothlin and wife, Dorothy of Honaker, Herman McGlothlin and wife, Ruth and Ferrell McGlothlin and wife, Lucille, all of Swords Creek; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Va., with Rev. Ancil Childress and Rev. Franklin Blankenship officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Jerry Clark, Bobby Clark, Terry Hess, Jackie VanDyke, Mike VanDyke, and Jordon VanDyke. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Monday, where an evening service will be conducted at 7 p.m. with Rev. Dwight Miller officiating. Online condolences may be made at |
Earl Henry Booher BRISTOL, Tenn. Earl Henry Booher, age 76, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born Sept. 28, 1934, in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late David Carmack "Red" Booher and Lillian Shipley "Granny" Booher. Earl was a lifelong member of Central Holston Christian Church, long-time member of South Holston Ruritan and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include: wife, Anna Mae Bullock Booher; daughter, Merle Yeary Nessim and husband Dave; granddaughter, Amber Carrier Espey and husband Brian; brothers, Charles P. Booher, Eugene Booher and wife Wilma; sister, Betty Jane Booher. At Earl's request, his body will be donated to science. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, from 4-7 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Holston Christian Church "Crossing the River" Building Fund, 261 Sandbar Road, Bristol, TN 37620; Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or South Holston Ruritan Club, 419 Meadow Creek Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Edward Royall Sheffield passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, November 5, 2010., Ed was born November 17, 1922, in Crewe, Virginia. He was a graduate of Crewe High School and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University., Ed went to work for the Bank of Crewe in 1946, beginning a banking career that spanned 40 years. He became the Executive Officer of the Bank of Crewe and served in that position until it was acquired by Virginia National Bank, now Bank of America, around 1966. Ed remained with Bank of America until retiring in 1985, serving the last 15 years as Regional Executive Officer for the Southwest Region of Virginia., Ed served as deacon, elder, trustee and church school teacher at Presbyterian churches in Crewe, Charlottesville and Abington, Virginia. He was also active in the Chamber of Commerce in Crewe and in Abingdon. He was an avid photographer, and leaves for his family a treasured photographic collection dating back over 50 years., Ed was predeceased by his parents, Frank W. and Eula H. Sheffield; a brother, Frank W. Sheffield Jr.; and sisters, Ann S. Hooper and Mary S. Gunn., He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia Francis Sheffield of Crewe; three children, Susan S. Yowell and her husband, Stephen, of Crozet, Virginia, Nancy S. Peterson of Lafayette, Colorado, and Edward R. Sheffield Jr. and his wife, Winston, of West Point, Virginia; four grandchildren, Gordon Yowell and his wife, Melissa, of Hurt, Virginia, Lindsay Yowell of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Stuart and Sarah Sheffield of West Point, Virginia; and one brother, Ben Sheffield and his wife, Emily, of La Grange, Georgia., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church, 115 East Tennessee Avenue, Crewe, Virginia., The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the services., Memorial gifts may be made to Pryor Memorial Presbyterian Church, Crewe, Virginia., The Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home of Crewe is assisting the family. |
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Elizabeth A. Burns, Elizabeth A. Burns, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, November 7, 2010, at her home in Waynesboro., Arrangements will be announced by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home. |
Funeral services for Elmer W. Stewart, of 7530 Bull Hill Road, Prince George County, who died on Saturday evening at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Petersburg, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 Thursday evening at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the Tucker's Funeral Home at 6 a.m. on Friday., Arrangements by the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
WINDSOR - Emmitt Wilson O'Berry, 55, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in his home. |
Emmitt W. O'Berry WINDSOR - Emmitt Wilson O'Berry, 55, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in his home. Wilson was owner and operator of O'Berry's Repair and Wrecker Service. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters, Pat Edwards of Windsor and Pam O'Berry of Ivor; a niece, Dana Stallings of Windsor; and two nephews, Troy Edwards of Windsor and Trevor O'Berry of Ivor. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , Isle of Wight Relay For Life , c/o Mrs. Pam Jordan, 18214 Farmview Lane, Windsor, VA 23487. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in Mill Swamp Church Cemetery, Ivor, with the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends today from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. |
LEE, Ethel In loving memory of our dear mother, Ms. Ethel Lee. Happy Birthday! You will forever remain in our hearts. Daughter, Sons & Grandchildren |
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Steven D. Fields NAGS HEAD - Steven D. Fields, 62, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at Outer Banks Hospital following his battle with ..... |
Francis Wesley Clements, Francis Wesley Clements, 86, of Vesuvius, died Friday, November 5, 2010., Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Virginia. |
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Freddie is survived by his loving wife, Ella of 50 years; his daughter, Laura Lee Pierce and husband, Steve; grandsons, Aaron and his wife, Laura, Joshua, Daniel and Jonathan; and great-grandson, Alexander; his son, Michael Joseph Brown and wife, Lisa; granddaughters, Erika and Lindsey; and grandsons, Chandler and Carson; daughter-in-law, Heather Brown; and grandsons, Kenny and Cash. He is also survived by his brothers, Melvin "Bubbie" Brown and wife, Mary, and Johnnie "Butch" E. Hudgins and wife, Margaret; and his sister, Deborah Hall and husband, Jeff. |
ANTHONY, FLA. - George R. BonafE, 82, passed away Nov. 4, 2010. George was a Hampton resident for more than 30 years before moving to Anthony, Fla. |
Geraldine K. Snodgrass SHADY VALLEY, Tenn. Burial for Geraldine K. Snodgrass will be in the Rock Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Meadowview, Va., on Monday at 11 am. Pallbearers will be Richard Righter, John Cole, John Shumate, Jess Wagner, Bert Snodgrass, Butch Snodgrass, Craig Kendrick and Rick Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Robinson, Don Rininger, Richard Wiley and W.E. Giesler. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Glen Owens GLADE SPRING, Va. Glen Owens, 85, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in the Valley Health Care Center, Glade Spring. He was born in Creston, N.C., on May 8, 1925, to the late Freelean and Ollie Pennington Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Edwards and Verna Ham and her husband Raymond; brother, Howard Owens; and a son-in-law, Wiley Maze. Glen is survived by his wife, Jenell Owens; three daughters, Debarah Billings and husband Tommy, of Bristol Tennessee, Lois Maze of Mountain City, Tenn., and Wilma Woodard and husband Dewey, of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons, Clyde Owens and wife Judy, of Mountain City, and Dean Whitt and wife Ginny, of Damascus, Va.; six sisters, Ruth Osborne and husband Ernest, of Creston, N.C., Louella Weaver and husband Ottis, of Mountain City, Mary Osborne and husband Dale, of Creston, North Carolina, Vinnie Perry of Creston, Jocee Odum and husband Lonnie, of Kingsport, Tenn., and Ann Tester, of Mountain City; brother, Jay Owens and wife Joann, of Creston; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2010, at Blevins Funeral Services. The funeral service will be follow at 2 o'clock with Rev. Russell Reynolds officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting |
Glennie Lail Cline SUFFOLK - Glennie Lail Cline, 97, died Nov. 6, 2010 at Maryview Nursing Center in Suffolk. Born in Hickory, N.C., she was a secretary and treasurer for G.L. Cline and Sons, and a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. The family would like to thank the Maryview Nursing Center staff for all their kind wishes and gestures in taking care of Glennie. She was the daughter to the late Hattie Rosella Smith and Allison Monroe Lail and predeceased by her husband, Glenn L. Cline. Her survivors include four daughters, Wanda Taylor, Norma Warren and husband Howard, all of Portsmouth, Barbara Ryder and husband Robert of Richmond, and Gail Jackson and husband Arthur of Haymarket; son, Ronald K. (Buddy) Cline and wife Sara of Suffolk; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Lou Lail of Conover, N.C. A funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Baker-Foster Funeral Home by Pastor Scott Benson with entombment at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23703 or Maryview Nursing Center, 4775 Bridge St., Suffolk, VA 23435. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. |
Grayson V. Bradshaw Jr. NORFOLK - Grayson Vaden "Bunny" Bradshaw Jr., 78, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, after a long and courageous battle for life. Mr. Bradshaw, born and raised in Norfolk, is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Eleanor Field Bradshaw (Sugar); daughter, Eleanor Smith (Elly) and husband Tom of Norfolk; sons, G.V. Bradshaw III (Joe) and wife Paula of Virginia Beach, and John L. Bradshaw and wife Libby of Roanoke. Also surviving are his five adoring grandchildren, Natalie, Kelly, Katie, Erica and Andy and five great-grandchildren and a cat, Stan. Mr. Bradshaw loved life and retired as owner of Old Dominion Fish Company. He was predeceased by his parents, G.V. Sr. and Madeline Hastings Bradshaw. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters or Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital. The family expresses deep gratitude to Lauren McGowen, NP, and Drs. John Parker, Thomas McCune, Ronald Poulin and Gail Byer for their years of compassionate care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hdoliver.com. |
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ELBERON - On Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, Horace "Bubba" Samuel King Jr., 78, of Elberon, was called to be with the Lord while doing what he loved doing the most, tending to his cattle on his beloved farm. |
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HUNTER - Joyce B. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Roses grow in heaven. Lord picked a bunch for us. Place them in our mother's arms and tell her they are from us. Tell her that we love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while because remembering her is easy, we do it everyday! There's an ache within our hearts that...will never ever go away. Love and miss you mom. Sweet Pea, Thelma, and Maxine |
MARTIN - Joyce L. It's been five years since you left us. We still miss you and will always love you. Sam, Sandra, Bob, Cody & Kaylee |
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James Edward Robinson Jr. Nov. 28, 1921 - Nov. 6, 2008 Reminiscing your love daily. We love you. Ronald & Rita Jane |
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Nov 8, 2010 The funeral for Janice Allison Merricks Eggleston, 78, of Moneta, who died Nov. 4, 2010, was held Sunday at County Line Christian Church in Axton. Ministers Dean Ashby and Bill Himes officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Matt Ashbridge, Tyler Ashbridge, Sean Ashbridge, Neil Fox, Jerry Gresham, Dennis Jones, Kimble "Jay" Reynolds and Jerry Earles. Norris Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. |
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Jerry Don Colley BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Jerry Don Colley, age 62, passed away at his residence Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. He was born Feb. 24, 1948, the son of the late Carlos and Eunice Colley. He was a veteran of the U.S., serving two tours in Vietnam, owner and operator of the Colley Restaurant Business Repair. A member of the American Legion of Bristol Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Lance Colley; one brother, Roger Colley; one nephew, Michael Mullins. Survivors include one son, Kevin Colley and wife Crystal, Blountville, Tenn., two daughters, Kathy Worley and husband Mark of Bristol Virginia. and Angela Colley of Bristol Tennessee; three sisters, Rita Mullins, Clintwood, Va., Bonnie Buchanan, Bristol Virginia. and Patricia Gentry, New Market, Va.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Sadie. A private military graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Ramey Cemetery, Ramey Flatts section of Dickenson County. Military honors will be conducted by the Dickenson County Honors team. Online condolences may be sent to |
Jesse Vick PORTSMOUTH - William "Jesse" Vick, 68, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 in his home. He was a native of Portsmouth and was the son of the late Clarence Vick and Clara Lilienthal and stepson of the late Julius Lilienthal. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retired from the Portsmouth Fire Department and was currently attending Alexander Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Donna C. Vick; two daughters, Shirley Shook and Debbie Ashworth and her husband Ken; a son, John Vick and his wife Jennifer; a stepsister, Charlotte Conrad; six grandchildren, Ashleigh Shook, Erin Herman, Heather Simmons, Brittany Simmons, Nick Ashworth and William Vick; six great-grandchildren; and a special adopted granddaughter, Christian Dunlow . A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Dr. Bryan Ray. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
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Joseph B. "J.B." Balthrop Jr., of 825 Youngs Ave., Petersburg, died Sunday morning at his residence. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
A funeral for Mr. Joseph Grennhill Gholson, 83, of 16406 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, with the pastor, the Rev. Kevin Northam, officiating, and the Rev. Carlos Jordan, pastor of Rocky Mount Church, McKenney, eulogizing. Burial will commence at the church cemetery. Viewing will be held at the McKenney Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday., Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the J.M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, 804-478-4411. |
Juanita May Rathbun CHESAPEAKE - Juanita May Rathbun, 86, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in Chesapeake. She was born May 17, 1924 the daughter of the late John M. and Sara Bevis Upperman. She was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, John Rathbun Jr. and wife Janet of Chesapeake; her grandson, John Michael Rathbun and wife Sue DeManche of Peoria, Ill.; her brother, John Upperman and wife Jackie of Arlington, Texas; her sister, Joan Hayden and husband James of Brick, N.J. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake 23322. A funeral will be conducted in South Amboy, N.J., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Juanita's name to the Alzheimer's Association c/o Dominion Village at Chesapeake, 2856 Forehand Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
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 |
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Ruth Christensen Kelly VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruth Christensen Kelly, 79, passed away Nov. 5, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the ..... |
OTT - Kimberly Neal We cannot bring back the days when we were all together, but the many days we shared with you will be treasured forever. Love, Your Family |
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Susan Forrest Kirby WEST POINT - Susan Forrest Kirby, 62, died Oct. 28, 2010. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Theodosia Kirby, ..... |
FAULK - Rev. Linwood C. Sr. It has been one year since God saw that you was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come with Me." I often sit and think of you when I am all alone of warm & loving memories of happy times we had at home. Loving wife, Georgianna |
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He leaves his beloved wife, Karen Hockaday of Newport News; daughter, Teri (Michael) Wilson of Newport News; a son, PS3(FMF) Lawrence (Chloe') Cutchin of Virginia Beach, and daughter, Candice (David) Cutchin of Galvston, Texas; also two loving grand daughters, Makayla and Madison Wilson; a sister, Thersa Sneed; and two brothers, Gary Small and Maco Hockaday; and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. |
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Lorene was a lifelong member of James River Baptist Church, where she used to serve as the organist and pianist during the Sunday morning services. She was also involved in documenting and maintaining historical records for the church. In GiGi's spare time she expressed her creative endeavors by knitting for her family and friends as well as her granddaughter Heather's class. |
Louise P. McLaulin ELIZABETH CITY - Evelyn Louise Paschall McLaulin, 80, of the 100 block of Stacie Drive, and formerly of Norfolk, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in her home. Louise, a native of Durham, N.C., was the daughter of the late Mallie Jether Paschall Jr. and Mary Evelyn Vaughan Paschall and the wife of the late John Claude McLaulin Jr. Louise was a registered nurse. Mrs. McLaulin is survived by four daughters, Rebecca and husband William Corbell of Elizabeth City, Catherine and husband Roger Dallman of Bristow, Va., Nancy McLaulin and Cynthia Yodzis of Suffolk, and Susan and husband David Durovy of Palmyra, Va.; two sons, John McLaulin and wife Sylecia Janutolo of Boston, and David and wife Nancy McLaulin of Chesapeake; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church St. in Elizabeth City, with Grace Wood officiating. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Danville, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and also in the lobby of the funeral home immediately following the service. Other times the family will be at the residence, 119 Stacie Drive, Elizabeth City. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association , c/o Brenda Dail, P.O. Box 220, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com. |
A funeral service for Lucy "Tina" Jennings will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 12:30 p.m. at the church., The family will assemble noon at 919 Shield St., Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling 804-733-6829., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Jennings 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, |
ASHMAN, Lula Y., age 80, of Amelia, passed from this life on November 6, 2010 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara A. Maitland (Randolph); and son, George M. Ashman (Janet); grandchildren, Laurie M. Mullins (Seth), George M. Ashman III (Tonya) and David A. Ashman (Ashley); and great-grandchildren, Emily Ashman, Logan Ashman and Reid Maitland; sister, Peggy Munden; brothers, Talmadge Yeatts (Mary), Jesse Yeatts (Joyce). Graveside service was held today at Grub Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grub Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Eddie Ashman, 12690 N. Lodore Rd., Amelia, Va. 23002. |
uther "Luke" Wilson Sykes, 82, of Waverly, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Wakefield. |
RAWLS, Malinda "Linda" Roebuck, age 66, of Amelia, Va., passed away November 6, 2010. She is survived by three children, James "Jamie" Elbert Rawls, Nora Denise Davis and her husband, Ronald Davis Jr., and Amanda Rawls Ramsey; seven grandchildren, Kalley, Ashley, Jessica, Ronnie, Taylor, James and Lillian; a sister, Sonya R. Nixon and her husband, Dennis; a devoted fiance, William "Bill" L. Duke; and her devoted and loving pets, Dennie, Richard and Shane. Her remains rest at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment to follow at Graceland Baptist Church Cemetery. |
FERRELL, Myrtle Schools, 80, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis H. Schools and Dora Mundie Schools; her brother, Earnest W. Schools; brothers-in-law, James Adams, Robert Lewis Carter, Jim Ferrell, Billy Ferrell and Sam Ferrell; and one sister-in-law, Virginia O. Ferrell. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry O. Ferrell, as well as her two children, son, Jerry O. Ferrell Jr. "J-O" and his wife, Theresa P. Ferrell; daughter, Donna F. Faber and her husband, C.H. Faber; and four grandchildren, Jonathan Connor Pappas Ferrell, Morgan Taylor Faber, Christian Howard Faber and Christa Marie Ferrell; three sisters, Daisy S. Carter, Lilly S. Adams and Laura S. Elliott, and their families; and one sister-in-law, Elaine N. Schools, and her family. Myrtle worked at C&P Telephone Co. for ten years, and later in the children's department of Sears for 27 years. She was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church for 62 years where she sang in the choir for many years. Myrtle sang in the first live broadcast for Grove Avenue Baptist Church. Myrtle loved the Lord, her family, especially going to her grandchildren's special events, playing the piano and singing in the choir. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grove Avenue Baptist Church, 8701 Ridge Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the caring doctors and nurses of Henrico Doctors' Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Myrtle in her final weeks. Myrtle was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. |
CHESAPEAKE - Marcia Caplan, 73, passed away on Nov. 5, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. Condolences may be expressed to |
Marcia Caplan CHESAPEAKE - Marcia Caplan, 73, passed away Nov. 5, 2010. She was born in Rhode Island to the late Sara and David Halprin. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lisa Caplan; son, Michael Caplan, and his wife Evelyn; granddaughter, Ashley Davis; grandsons, Dan and Tim Caplan; great-grandson, Stephen Woodis; brother, Ronnie Halprin; and sister, Paula Halprin. Marcia had a great passion for education, bargains, exercise and sweets. She was an elementary school teacher for many years; she taught third and fourth graders and loved most of it. She also loved to read and made every effort to visit the Chesapeake Public Library. She enjoyed exercising at the YMCA. She loved consignment shops and prided herself in finding great bargains. Cookies, chocolate ice cream, and Reese's peanut butter cups were particular favorites of hers. A memorial service will be held today, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be expressed to www.altmeyer.com. |
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Marvin Aquilla Frisby, 63, took leave of this Earth on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at 7 p.m. at his home in Petersburg, Va., surrounded by his loving family., He leaves his memory with two daughters, Marina Salek and Marisa Cadwallader, and one grandson, Christopher Salek. He was a loving son to Adolph Frisby and Junious Frisby-McPherson. As the oldest of three children, Marvin leaves behind his brother, Mario A. Frisby, and his baby sister, Carolyn Bellamy. He will surely be missed by his nieces and nephew, Marcus Frisby, Tra Frisby and Kalyn Frisby, and one great-nephew, Caymen Frisby. He also leaves to mourn his longtime friend, confidant, and companion, Linda Jones, and a host of family and friends across the country, mainly in Cleveland., He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph Frisby; stepfather, James McPherson; and a nephew, Tracy B. Frisby., Born in Boston, Marvin lived a colorful life in Philadelphia, Cleveland and Petersburg, Va., that spanned over six decades. He fell in love with the psychedelic '70s — an avid fan of Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin and Led Zeppelin. He traveled to several parts of the world and wed Mary Cavicchia in Toronto, Canada, in 1970. They raised their children in Hawaii and North Carolina. He enjoyed many hobbies such as cooking, bowling, fishing, gardening, classic westerns and sci-fi movies., His lifelong work was as an ASC diesel mMechanic, a trade he learned in the service. Marvin's life was full of interesting times and love from family and friends., Marvin, we miss you ... rest in peace, Brother., Services of love and remembrance will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at the Chapel of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, officiating., Family members and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Monday., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Frisby online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, |
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Louise P. McLaulin ELIZABETH CITY - Evelyn Louise Paschall McLaulin, 80, of the 100 block of Stacie Drive, and formerly of Norfolk, died Saturday, ..... |
McNora Owens NORFOLK - McNora "Tina" Owens, 55, of the 3500 block of Kentucky Ave., went home to be with the Lord Nov. 3, 2010. A native of North Carolina, she moved to Norfolk at a young age and lived with her aunt, Gloria Bailey. She was educated in the Nash County, North Carolina and Norfolk Public School system and attended Norfolk State University. In 1980 McNora and Ronald entered into each others lives and they married in June 1986. From this union came one daughter, Jillian Marie. She retired from Sentara Health Systems in March 2010 after 35 years of service. She was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board No. 1. Her two pleasures were shopping and reading. She is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Owens and daughter Jillian M. Owens of Norfolk; mother, Ernestine Mitchell of Castilia, N.C.; father, John Ricks of Chesapeake; six sisters, Sarah Mitchell, Lossie Wardrick (Larry), Deborah Melton (Alonzo) of Castilia, Carol Ricks (Paul), Sandra Dawson (Benjamin), both of Chesapeake, and Shelia Ricks of Norfolk; two brothers, Duncan Mitchell of Castilia and Dennis Ricks (Angelia) of Norfolk; one very special aunt, Gloria Bailey (Tate) of Virginia Beach; one brother- in-law, John B. Owens Jr. (Connie) of Sacramento, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday in Second Calvary Baptist Church, 2940 Corprew Ave., Norfolk. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Viewing will be held 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Avenue Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com. |
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Charles E. Mertig II SUFFOLK - Charles Edward Mertig II, 67, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 6, 2010 in Eclipse, Va. Charles, a ..... |
Michael A. Ashworth Jr. It's been 8 long years, and we love and miss you every day. ~Love, Pops and Children |
PARKER, Michael O., of Richmond, departed this life November 7, 2010. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home. Funeral notice later. |
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The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Morris' life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel by Pastor Charles Hughes. |
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Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Schrader and Jenny Davis and her husband, Mike; granddaughter, Cindy Jalkian and her husband, Sarkis; her grandson, Steve Davis and his fiancE, Melissa Armstrong; her sisters, Miriam Burgess, Linda Burgess and her husband, Jim Yeatts; and her brother, Phillip Burgess and his wife, Margaret. Norma lived a full and happy life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. |
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Emmitt W. O'Berry WINDSOR - Emmitt Wilson O'Berry, 55, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in his home. Wilson was owner and operator of ..... |
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 |
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McNora Owens NORFOLK - McNora "Tina" Owens, 55, of the 3500 block of Kentucky Ave., went home to be with the Lord Nov. 3, ..... |
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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 |
HAMPTON - Quinton "Q' or 'QA" Cofield was born April 3, 1944, in Newport News, Va., to the late Ralph and Leila Cofield. He answered the Lord's call on Nov. 4, 2010, at Sentara Careplex. |
Raiford Hayes Coates "Ray" Raiford Hayes Coates, 78 , of Gladys, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Jane Voigt Coates. He was born in Campbell County on May 5, 1932, a son of the late Walter Clarence Coates and Ruth Farmer Coates. Ray was a member of Kedron Baptist Church, a collector of knives, a loyal and faithful supporter of the William Campbell High School Football program, enjoyed being outdoors and was a member of the first graduating class of William Campbell High School. He was a retired quality control inspector for B&W and a former employee of McDonnell-Douglas. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Walter "Wally" Clarence Coates II, and his wife, Missy, of Pfafftown, N.C.; a daughter, Ellen Coates Hendricks, and her husband, Mark, of Rustburg; two wonderful grandchildren, Rachel Coates and Tyler Hendricks; a sister, Mary "Trixie" Hughes, of Gladys; sisters-in-law, Naomi Coates, Nell Coates, Ginnie Woolsey and her husband, Tom, and Susan Voigt; brother-in-law, Bill Voigt; and many nieces and nephews. Three brothers, James, Allan and William "Dad" Coates and a sister, Peggy C. Miles, preceded him in death. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, in the Kedron Baptist Church, Gladys, by the Rev. Shelton Miles and Rev. Brian Reynolds. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive their friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 8, 2010, at Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials please consider the Citizens Emergency Crew, P.O. Box 158, Rustburg, VA 24588, or the Rustburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 281, Rustburg, VA 24588. To send condolences, please visit www.finchand finchfuneralservice.com. |
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Juanita May Rathbun CHESAPEAKE - Juanita May Rathbun, 86, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in Chesapeake. She was born May 17, 1924 the ..... |
Raymond Dohuuduc, Laurent, M.D. Raymond Dohuuduc Laurent, M.D. passed away, Wednesday, November 3, 2010., He was the husband of Monique Laroche Dohuuduc and father to Nelly and Audrey. He headed the Neurology Vascular Clinic in Woodbridge and Arlington, Va., There will be a memorial service announced at a later date., Memorial contributions may be made to: DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001-5004, Mountcastle Turch Life Celebration Home,, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA is, in charge of arrangements. |
Raymond Miller "Dick" Norford, 72, of Charlottesville, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family., He was born October 11, 1938, the son of the late Raymond Miller Norford and Lorenza Wood Norford. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Kathleen Norford Kennedy, Barbara Norford Gentry and Arsby Durrell Norford., He was employed by Comcast for 36 years. Dick was a faithful member of Cherry Avenue Christian Church and an active member of the Men's Class., Dick is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Waller Ann Newman Norford; their daughter, Annette Norford Spanel and her husband, Michael Andrew Spanel, their son, Kenneth Miller Norford and his wife, Michele Glenn Norford, and their daughter, Maria Waller Norford. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Ashlyn and Kayley Norford, Jack and Zoe Topper, and Elizabeth Spanel., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Cherry Avenue Christian Church with Mr. James Sanderson officiating. Interment will follow at Preddy's Creek Baptist Church cemetery., Visitation will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the church., In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to either the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy., Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or to Mountain Mission School, 1760 Edgewater Dr., Grundy, VA 24614. |
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Newcomb - Richard Happy 66th Birthday Daddy! Bonkers and I miss you so much. We will celebrate together again soon. ~Love your baby girl, Candy Gale, Brandon and Michael. |
In reference to the veiwing for the late Rev. Dr. Robert J.N. Jones Jr., at the request of the family there will be no public veiwing on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. A private memorial service will be held noon Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at the Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg. Funeral services entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Hom, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 804-863-4411. |
Robert V. Kelsey BRISTOL, Va. Robert V. Kelsey, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a born Sept. 10, 1923, in Washington Coun ty, Va., and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was retired employee with Johnson and Pendry Construction with 30 years of service. Robert loved farm tractors and outdoor work. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie K. Kelsey; parents, Barney and Ethel Barnes; and a son, Oscar "Ossie" Kelsey. Survivors include: two daughters, Mary Ellen Bott Musser and Janet Kelsey Roberts Elam and husband, Mike; two sons, Don V. Kelsey and John I. Kelsey; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Dr. Stan Anderson officiating. Online condolences may be registered at |
Robert A. Wilkinson Sr. Robert A. Wilkinson Sr., 91, of Springfield, and formerly a longtime resident of Arrington, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. He was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Richmond, and attended Richmond public schools, including John Marshall High School. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Spencer Wilkinson; his parents, Robert Winn and Lizzie Foizey Wilkinson, and his sister, Margaret Wilkinson Otter. He is survived by his brother, Douglas Wilkinson (Jacki), of Tallahassee, Fla.; and his sons, Robert A. Wilkinson Jr. (Mary Lee), of Chantilly, Spencer W. Wilkinson (Dorcas), of Marietta, Ga., and Thomas G. Wilkinson, of Mt. Arlington, N.J. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson III (Leah), William Wilkinson (Wendy), Spencer Wilkinson Jr., Andrea Wilkinson, Thomas Wilkinson Jr. (Alissa), Adam Wilkinson, Jessica Wilkinson Hierholzer (Bree) and Austin Wilkinson; and great-grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson IV and Katherine Wilkinson. Additionally, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Preston and Virginia Spencer, and sister-in-law, Mary Harvey Spencer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bob served in the Virginia Army National Guard, beginning in 1937, and later with the U.S. Army during WW II. After moving to Nelson County, he was a clerk and bookkeeper for Rucker-Payne Supply Company in Lovingston. He then served as Postmaster in Arrington (22922) for 27 years until his retirement in 1982. Following retirement from the Post Office, he worked part time for the Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Throughout his life in Arrington, he participated in many community service activities and was active in the Centenary and Nelson United Methodist Churches as a Lay Leader. He was a charter member of the Lions of Nelson and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, the highest form of recognition by Lions International. For many years, he was active in the Nelson County High School Athletic Booster Club, and as a Scout Leader and Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel, 828 Front St., Lovingston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Nelson United Methodist Church, 5239 Thomas Nelson Highway (U.S. 29), Arrington, with interment following at Centenary Memorial Cemetery in Arrington, with military rites accorded by VFW Post 7701, of Arrington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Nelson United Methodist Church Building Fund, 5239 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922. Arrangments are by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, (434) 263-4097. |
Robert A. Wilkinson Sr., 91, of Springfield, Virginia, and formerly a long time resident of Arrington, Virginia, died on Sunday, November 7, 2010., He was born February 26, 1919, in Richmond, Virginia, and attended Richmond public schools including John Marshall High School., He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Lois Spencer Wilkinson; his parents, Robert Winn and Lizzie Foizey Wilkinson; and his sister, Margaret Wilkinson Otter., He is survived by his brother, Douglas Wilkinson, and his wife, Jacki, of Tallahassee, Florida; his sons, Robert A. Wilkinson Jr. and his wife, Mary Lee, of Chantilly, Virginia; Spencer W. Wilkinson and his wife, Dorcas, of Marietta, Georgia, and Thomas G. Wilkinson of Mt. Arlington, New Jersey; his grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson III and his wife, Leah, William Wilkinson and his wife, Wendy, Spencer Wilkinson Jr., Andrea Wilkinson, Thomas Wilkinson Jr. and his wife, Alissa, Adam Wilkinson, Jessica (Bree) Wilkinson Hierholzer, and Austin Wilkinson; and great-grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson IV and Katherine Wilkinson; his brother and sister-in-law, Preston and Virginia Spencer; sister-in-law, Mary Harvey Spencer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews., Following retirement from the Post Office he worked part-time for the Wells-Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Throughout his life in Arrington, he participated in many community service activities and was active in the Centenary and Nelson United Methodist Churches as a Lay Leader. He was a Charter Member of the Lions of Nelson and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, the highest form of recognition by Lions International. For many years he was active in the Nelson County High School Athletic Booster Club and as a Scout Leader and Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America., The family will receive friends at the Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel, 828 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Nelson United Methodist Church Building Fund, 5239 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922., Arrangments by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
Roger D. Sutherland WARREN, Mich. Roger D. Sutherland, age 66, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at his home. He was a son of the late William Dewey and Ailcy Bertie Sutherland. Roger was a kind and caring person, he graduated from Haysi High School in 1963 and retired from Chrysler Motor Company in Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tina Vay Sutherland; and brothers, Maynard and Clayton Sutherland. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Sutherland and son-in-law, Robert Hotaly; a grandson, Bobby; four sisters, Lenis Thomas of Blountville, Tenn., Merle Fletcher of Abingdon, Nina Rice of Newport News and Carol Breeding of Davenport; four brothers, Omar, Adron and Glen Sutherland, all of Mount Gilead, Ohio, Gale Sutherland of Mansfield, Ohio; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Haysi Funeral Home with Jim Duty officiating. Burial will follow at William Dewey Sutherland Cemetery, Lick Creek, Va. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Haysi Funeral Home, with an evening service at 7 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to www. |
SUFFOLK - Ronald A. Turner passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at the funeral home. Viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Hampton Memorial Gardens. |
ARLINGTON - On Nov. 2, 2010, in Arlington, Va., Rosalene D. Offermann, beloved wife of 25 years to Herman H. Offermann, passed away quietly. |
A special thanks to two loving friends, Cleo Warren and Clara Perrin; in addition special thanks to the staff of Peninsula Cancer Institute of Gloucester, Va., her special nurses' aide, Lavenia Stokes-Cooke, Hope in Hands and Riverside Hospice Nursing Staff. |
Ruth Christensen Kelly VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruth Christensen Kelly, 79, passed away Nov. 5, 2010. Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Christensen. Ruth was a member of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. Mugga, as she was known to her grandchildren, loved and adored her family. Ruth was an avid fan of Duke Basketball. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Mike Kelly and his wife Becky, Suzanne Kapetanakis and her husband John, and Kris Inderlied and her husband Mark, all of Virginia Beach; eight grandchildren, John and Christian Kelly, Kendall, Kelly and Michael Kapetanakis, and Caroline, William and Amelia Inderlied; and her brother, Bernard Christensen. She was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Hughes; and her brother, Chris Christensen. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach. The family wishes to invite friends to join them for a reception at 4 p.m. at the home of Ruth's daughter, Kris Inderlied. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com. The family wishes to express their appreciation and special thanks to the nursing staff at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, and to the Palliative Care Team. |
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Sammie L. Hill 12/20/1948 - 11/6/2005 He lives with us in memory, and will forevermore. Five years ago, on this sad day, the one we loved was called away. Your memory to us is a keepsake, with which we will never part. Though God has you in His keeping, we always have you in our hearts. Love Always, Rose, Moon, Karen, Calvin, Miles and Sam |
Stella Rose Breeding DAVENPORT, Va. Stella Rose Breeding, age 91, passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at her home. She was born on March 7, 1919, to the late Marion and Mary Rose. A lifelong resident of Buchanan County, Va., she was a member of Free Christian Church of Big A Mountain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Breeding; four sisters, Bell Ball (her twin), Martha Compton, Flossie Reynolds and Elsie Lambert; three brothers, Bascom Rose, Walter Presley and Franklin Rose; and two sons-in-law, Stanley Foor and Wilbert Rose. Stella is survived by five daughters, Wilma (Willard) Deel of Damascus, Va., Lois Rose of Ruby, Va., Nadene (Dan) Walker of Stafford, Va., Luella (John) Bartee of Lebanon, Va., Darlene (Barry) Miller of Davenport; six sons, Wayne (Kathy) Breeding, William (Darlene) Breeding, Fred (Pat) Breeding and Rickey (Audrey) Breeding, all of Davenport, Raymond Breeding of Lebanon, and Mickey (Alma) Breeding of Bee, Va.; 16 grandchildren, Brenda Hall, Barbara Klahn, Sandra Wise, Jeffrey Rose, Scott Foor, Steve Foor, Freddie Joe Breeding, Tracy Cook, Angela Miller, Jessica Ashworth, Amanda Vance, Amy Cozzolino, Kayla Breeding , Maggie Farmer, Carrie Vance and Coty Breeding; and 13 great-grandchildren also survive. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the hospice staff of Home Nursing Company of Lebanon, Angela Miller and Brenda Lester for the excellent care that was provided. The family would also like to thank pastor, Edward Tiller for his many visits and comfort to the family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Edward Tiller and Rev. Claude Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the Breeding Cemetery at Davenport. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Online Condolences may be sent to |
Steven D. Fields NAGS HEAD - Steven D. Fields, 62, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at Outer Banks Hospital following his battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth A. Fields; a daughter, Angela Flora and her husband Monty of Stanardsville, Va.; and a son, Steven Fields II and his wife Nicole of Staunton, sVa.; four sisters, Peggy Beverly and husband Butch of Earlysville, Va., Donna Walker and companion Howard Goshart of Charlottesville, Va., Linda Fields of Stanardsville, Amy Siler and husband Melvin of Palmyra, Va.; four grandchildren, Dustin and Hunter Foster, Jessica Fields and Scott Ashby; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Jones, Wendy Shortridge, Wesley Walker, Amanda Lam, Kyle Siler and Lisa Fields. He leaves behind his "buddies" Ashley and Misty, his two dogs; and Sadie and Dora, his two cats. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Lee Fields; his mother, Edith Marie Walton; his stepfather Amos E. "Shorty" Walton; and his grandparents, Jessie and Leona Hixon. Steven attended Lane High School and graduated in 1967. He married the love of his life, Ruth, in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy. After serving his country he became a Virginia State policeman, and later a City of Charlottesville policeman. His love of travel led him to become an over- the-road trucker until a few years ago when he worked for the Town of Kill Devil Hills. He retired in July due to his illness. From his service in the Navy, Steven always had a love for water and the Outer Banks which is where his family spent every summer vacation. In 2000 he and Ruth purchased their retirement home in Nags Head, N.C. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Roger Lever; Darlene Jones, emergency department nurse; medical-surgical nurses, Trisha Robbins, Pam Fockler, Susan Longo and Heather Cobb. A special thanks to his wife's co-workers in Radiology Department at the Outer Banks Hospital. A special thanks to Tracie Porter and Brenda Strunk for all their love, compassion, companionship and help in the care of Steven. A memorial service in Nags Head, N.C., and his hometown of Charlottesville, Va., will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the , American Heart Association or your local SPCA. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with arrangements. |
Susan Forrest Kirby WEST POINT - Susan Forrest Kirby, 62, died Oct. 28, 2010. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Theodosia Kirby, and her brother, Jack T. Kirby. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Kirby Andrews "Betsy" and her husband Earl, and children, John, and his son Mark, Brian and his wife, Esther and Karen Andrews, and her children Emily and William Quinn; also, Jack's children, Valerie, and her husband Mark and their children, Ella and Sophie, and Matthew Kirby. Susan was a graduate of James Madison University and received a master's degree in library science at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. She served as a librarian in Southampton County Schools for 28 years. She was instrumental in setting up computer-supported reading programs that greatly enhanced the reading levels for many students. Her brother, Jack Kirby, was professor emeritus at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, published nine books and numerous articles concerning Southern history and the economic and environmental changes in the South since the Civil War. Susan often helped him, and others, in doing local research. She was also very active in her church, Dorminition Orthodox Church, and assisted in developing a library of Christian church history. She is loved and missed by many. A memorial graveside ceremony will be held at Sunny Slope Cemetery in West Point, Va., Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. God keep her in His care. |
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 |
Thelma Lois Clark Browning, 90, Hopewell, Va., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at Riverview Nursing Home., She was preceded in death by her parents, John Denton and Eva Viola Clark; her husband, Denzil Browning; brothers, Alvie, Charles, Dee and Lawrence Clark, all of Oklahoma; sisters, Bertha Stotzel of California and Jewell Vice of Oklahoma. Thelma was a homemaker who traveled with her family though the military from coast to coast. For several years she worked as assistant manager for Mills Fabric in Hopewell, where she did something she really loved. She was a talented craftsman of all needle crafts., Thelma is survived by her daughter, Patricia Wilson and husband, Danny, of Hopewell; three sons, John Browning of Petersburg, James and Robert Browning, both of Hopewell. She has six grandchildren, Kimberly Peppers, Michelle Colley, Brian Wilson, Jay Wilson, Rebecca Stokoe and Stephanie Shepherd. She has 12 great-grandchildren, and many loved nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth Russell of Oakland, Calif.; a brother, Jessie Clark of Glenpool, Okla.; two sisters-in-law, Ruey Clark of Portalis, N.M., and Josie Henzi of Burlington, N.C. She leaves a dear friend and neighbor, Hilda Bell., The family will receive friends at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 2010. A graveside service will be held in Bermuda Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, with the Rev. Tom Taylor officiating. Condolences may be registered at |
ANDREWS - In memory of Theodore R. Andrews, Sr., "Your memories remain near in spirit long after you are gone. They are sweet proof of such love that will always live on. " Love, your wife, Wilma & son, Theodore Jr. |
Thurston H. Yancey STUARTS DRAFT, Thurston H. Yancey, 90, of Stuarts Draft, passed away Friday evening, November 5, 2010, at the Stuarts Draft Christian Home Retirement Village., He was born on December 3, 1919, in Lyndhurst, the son of the late Kenneth and Lucy LaVelle Yancey., Thurston served in the, during, , in the African campaign and the European Theatre, and was awarded the, and the, . He was a member of Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church and served as a deacon and a trustee. He also enjoyed playing golf, in his spare time., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Tommy, Howard, Preston, and Lewis Yancey; and his sister, Juanita Schnepf., Survivors include his wife, Mildred Anne Haney Yancey; children, James K. Yancey and his wife, Patricia, of Ringold, Georgia, Mike Yancey and his wife, Jenny, Sharon Y. Ratwik and her husband, Bernhard, and Donna Y. Herbaugh and her husband, Jerry, all of Stuarts Draft; grandchildren, Jason Yancey, Angela McCormick, Candace Renard, Alycia Ratwik, Timothy and Adam Fitzgerald, Lindsey Nice, and Brett Yancey; and 16 great-grandchildren., A celebration of life service will be held 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Shenandoah Heights Baptist Church, with Pastor Paul LaPrevotte and Pastor Earl Monroe officiating. A private family burial will be held at Augusta Memorial Park, prior to the service., Friends are invited to visit with the family at the residence of Mike and Jenny Yancey, 110 Rankin Lane, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477., There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thurston's memory to the Stuarts Draft Christian Home, 144 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477., Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory. |
Timothy Allen Shortridge ROWE, Va. Funeral services for Timothy Allen Shortridge will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Bill Meadows, Larry Meadows, Harold Street, Jamie Penley, Chester Penley, Ronnie Tiller and Ronald Tiller. David Smith will serve as honorary pallbearer. Online condolences may be sent to |
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Jesse Vick PORTSMOUTH - William "Jesse" Vick, 68, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 in his home. He was a native of Portsmouth and ..... |
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Violet Marie Bruce Drumheller FORT DEFIANCE, Violet Marie Bruce Drumheller, 76, of Fort Defiance, loving wife of 56 years to Carson Miller Drumheller found eternal peace with her Lord on Friday, November 5, 2010., She was born September 21, 1934, in Harriston, the daughter of the late Nettie Bea and Sadie Pearl (Shifflett) Bruce., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Otis Bruce and his wife, Margaret (Estes); and sisters, Annie Ponton, Laverta Coffey and Reba Collins Floyd., She was a loving and kind person with a generous heart. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends., In addition to her husband, she is survived by her seven children, Vince Drumheller, Anita Harris and her husband, Steve, Bonnie Harriston and her husband, Ben, Randy Drumheller and his wife, Valinda, William Drumheller and his wife, Rose, Tammy Drumheller and her husband, Travis, and Chris Drumheller., She is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, Fairy Estes, Gernie Conner, Otho Bruce and his wife, Thelma, and Hobert Bruce and his wife, Meredith; brother-in-law, Ray Ponton; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends., Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. William Kopp, Pastor of Stuarts Draft Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park., Active pallbearers will be sons, Vince, Randy, William, and Chris Drumheller; sons-in-law, Steve Harris, Ben Harrison and Travis Crapps., Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home, 618 West Main Street, Waynesboro, Virginia., Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Fire Department, P. O. Box 38, New Hope, VA 24469., Family and friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at |
Virginia Martha Vejnar Virostek, 82, of Waynesboro and formerly of Prince George County, Va., died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Envoy of Staunton from complications related to Alzheimer's. Arrangements will be announced by the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home of Fishersville, 540-932-3600. |
Virginia Martha Vejnar Virostek, Virginia Martha Vejnar Virostek, 82, of Waynesboro, and formerly of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010, at Envoy of Staunton, from complications related to Alzheimer's., Arrangements will be announced by the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home of Fishersville, 540-932-3600. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Walter James Tyler passed away Oct. 11, 2010. |
On Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, our heavenly father called home his beloved son, Wayne Jerome Winfield, age 56, at Southside Regional Medical Center, from a declining illness., Jerome was born April 5, 1954, in Dinwiddie County, to Herbert Winfield and the late Alberta Winfield Parham. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ at the Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church in Carson, Va. He was a graduate of Dinwiddie High School, Dinwiddie, Va. He served six years in the Army, was a former employee of Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Sutherland, Va., for five years and worked at Sealeze Inc. until his health declined., Jerome was preceded in death by his mother, Alberta Winfield Parham (Vernie "Pop-Pop"); foster mother, Mary "Micky" Brown; and his son, Randy Sample., Jerome leaves to cherish his memory, his father, Herbert Winfield of Prince George, Va.; his loving and devoted wife, Rose Marie Winfield of Petersburg, Va.; three daughters, Shaunta Sample of Hopewell, Va., Felicia Davis of Petersburg, Va., and a devoted daughter and best friend, Tosaunda Sample (Shequita) of Petersburg, Va.; one stepson, Thaddeus Taylor of Petersburg, Va.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson; mother-in-law, Fairy Holmes of Petersburg, Va.; seven brothers, Calvin Parham of Richmond, Va., Darrell Brown (Julia) and Melvin Parham (Adrienne), both of Chester, Va., Gilbert Parham (Tricia) of Chesterfield, Va., Milton Winfield (Terri) and Vernie Parham Jr. (Angie), both of Philadelphia, and William Brown (Linda) of Prince George, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Terraine Edney (Michael) of Chesterfield, Va., Cartina Kudjoe (Kenneth) of Hopewell, Va., Leona Allen (William) and Pearl Avery (William), both of Petersburg, Va.; five uncles, William Beasley (Glenn) of Prince George, Va., Norman Brown (Della), Roger Noggin (Lucille) and John Noggin (Theresa), all of Petersburg, Va., and Edward Winfield of Hudson, N.Y.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, among them, devoted friends, David Sample, John Ampy "DJ Ampro" and Janice Allen, all of Petersburg, Va., Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ, Petersburg. The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr. is the pastor. The eulogy will be given by the Rev. Merley Keene. Interment will be in Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk., The remains will lie in repose at the church on Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. until the hour of service. Relatives and friends will assemble at 1859 Monticello St., Petersburg, at 11 a.m. Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
COX, Wayne P. Sr., 63, of Sandston, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lucy L. Cox; sons, Wayne P. Cox Jr. and wife, Stacy, and Keith P. Cox and wife, Melissa; grandchildren, Mason, Madison, Kaitlyn and Natalie; sister, Peggy Bosserman and husband, Harold, who was like a brother to Wayne; nieces, Kathy Sullivan and Kristy Robinson; and a host of dear friends. Wayne was a U.S. Navy veteran. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 7 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church, 2010 Carlisle Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where Wayne was a longtime member. |
William Madison Bray SPRINGFIELD - William Madison "Bill" Bray died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 in Rocky Mount, N.C. He was beloved husband of 38 years to Kay G. Bray; devoted father of Kristen Rock, Karen Stanton and Jesse Thomas Matthews III.; son of Alzira C. Pruitt and the late Rev. Richard Thomas Bray Jr.; brother of Thomas C. Bray and Dianne B. Grimsley; and survived by nine grandchildren; three great- grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was a funeral director for over 34 years in the Northern Virginia area. The family will receive friends at the Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 10 beginning at noon where a funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospitality House, 1612 Medical Center Drive., Wilmington, NC 28401. The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com. |
COLUMBIA, MD. - On Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, William H. Lewis of Columbia, Md., beloved husband, loving father and brother, departed this life. |
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