A tireless advocate, humanitarian, leader and change agent, he worked hard to improve his community and the lives and living conditions of those around him. He served as President of Old North Hampton Community Organization (ONHCO) for nine years and was instrumental in establishing several initiatives to address community needs, encourage and support youth, engage residents in social, civic and political affairs and create a safe, attractive, concerned and cohesive community. In recognition of his service, he was recently honored with the renaming of the street where he resided for nearly 40 years, to be known now and forevermore as Albert E. Simpson Street. |
ALICE BOUROUJIAN You touched our lives in so many ways, words cannot describe the emptiness we now feel, especially this Christmas season. Missing you each and every day. Love You Always, Your Husband and Daughters. |
Anna R. Lane NEWPORT NEWS - Anna R. Lane went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. She was a retired florist and loved to quilt. Survivors include he husband, Charles W. Lane Jr.; sons, Charles W. Lane (Buck) and his wife Karen of South Carolina and Daniel K. Lane (Keith) and his wife Maggie of Virginia; daughter, Melinda D. Lewis (Missy) and her husband Timmie of Florida; sisters, Myrrell Basey and Joyce Holder of Florida; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many that have adopted "Gran" for their own. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home with the Rev. Louis M. Lamphire officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502. The family requests that memorials be made to Ralph H. Hruban M.D./Pancreatic Cancer Research, John Hopkins Medical Institutions, 401 North Broadway, Weinburg 2242, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410. Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Anna R. Lane went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. She was a retired florist and loved to quilt. |
Annie B. Clatterbuck Harlowe, 85, of Charlottesville, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010, in a local hospital., She was born in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late Theodore Jackson Wood and Virginia Isabelle Thomas Wood. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, John Wesley Clatterbuck; three sisters, Meta Durrer, Mildred Wood, and Mittie Wood; four brothers, Emmett Wood, Oppie Wood, Monroe Wood, and Bernard Wood., Mrs. Harlowe was a retired nursing aide., She is survived by her three daughters, Betty Via of Charlottesville, Virginia, Fisher and her husband Billy, of Charlottesville, and Phyllis Harlowe of Troy; one son, Richard A. Clatterbuck of Richmond; one sister, Ollie Beddows of Charlottesville; nine grandchildren, John T. Via, Charles W. Via, Janet Shifflett, Billy Wood Fisher Jr., Tonya Clatterbuck, Chassity Aboul Hosn, Derek Lamb, Dustin Lamb, and Dexter Lamb; 16 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday December 30, 2010, at the Teague Chapel, with the Reverend Curtis Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home., The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the University of Virginia Medical Center and a special thank you to Central Three and Dr. John Bell, Dr. Srikant Nannapaneni and Manooch Gobar. |
Annis Laverne Lynch Ms. Annis Laverne Lynch, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was born Jan. 14, 1933, in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Abner Lynch and Mrs. Ada Lynch. Annis is survived by one brother James R. Lynch. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard, Ruben, Henry Lynch, and one sister, Glendora Clemments. Franklin- Hutcherson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
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Loretta H. Anongos VIRGINIA BEACH - Loretta H. Anongos, 78, passed away Dec. 25, 2010. Mrs. Anongos was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was ..... |
Arlene Hope Wright McClanan Hawkins Arlene Hope Wright McClanan Hawkins, 89, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at The Summit Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Sept. 8, 1921, in Madison Heights, she was the daughter of the late W. Lawson Wright and Ida P. Banton Wright. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth R. Wright and her first husband, Commander Forest H. McClanan, who lost his life in a helicopter accident while serving his country in the US Navy. She is survived by her husband, W. Thomas Hawkins, of Forest and a daughter, Kay Whitney McClanan Foster, of West Palm Beach, Fla. She attended Longwood College, taught at Phelps Road Elementary School for a number of years and served at Madison Heights Branch of the Amherst County Public Library for several years. Music was a big part of Arlene's life. She started piano lesions at a young age and enjoyed playing piano all of her life. She also played the church organ on several occasions. She sang in school choruses and church choirs. She supported the arts, took painting lessons and created a number of paintings. She enjoyed traveling. Mrs. Hawkins enjoyed playing golf and gardening and was a super homemaker. She was a good seamstress and made many of her clothes and clothes for her daughter. She was an avid reader and student of truth. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. Catharine Montgomery, rector of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church officiating with burial in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at Heritage Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Meal on Wheels, PO Box 1388, Lynchburg, VA 24505 or Daily Bread, 712 Clay Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family, www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com |
Barbara Braford Hall LEXINGTON - Barbara Braford Hall, 92, passed away peacefully Dec. 23, 2010, in Kendal of Lexington, a continuing care retirement community. She was born May 9, 1918 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. She was a native of Natural Bridge, and a member of Third Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. She was the daughter of Lloyd Douglas Braford Sr. and Louise Ruff Braford. She was predeceased by her husband, Col. Rhody Beale Hall Jr. of Montross, Va.; as well as sisters, Mary Martha Lichtenberg of San Francisco; Moreland Clater of Hillsborough, N.C.; brothers, Douglas Braford, Lloyd Braford Jr., and Richard Braford, all of Natural Bridge; brother, Hugh Stark Braford of Appomattox, Va.; and brother, Robert H. Braford of Suffolk. She was survived by two daughters, Barbara Hall of Frankfurt, Ky.; and Betty Girsch and husband Jeffrey of Columbia, Md.; and her son, Rhody Beale Hall III and wife Carolyn of Norfolk; she was also survived by her sister, Beth Braford Thompson and her husband Joseph of Lexington; and brother, Edgar Braford and his wife Anne of Natural Bridge; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Barbara was a graduate of Virginia Tech. During World War II she worked for the government in the nation's capital, later moving to Norfolk with her husband Rhody where they continued to live and raise a family. Barbara was a retired special education teacher in the Norfolk school system. She was a long standing member of Third Presbyterian Church of Norfolk during which time she filled numerous positions within the church body. Barbara's life was greatly enriched by the many friendships she found there. During her lifetime, she enjoyed traveling and experiencing other cultures. She was an avid homemaker, the heart of her family, a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her caring ways and smile will be missed by the many whose life she touched. The family invites all who would like to honor Barbara to join them at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Menokin Baptist Church in Warsaw, Va., where her service and interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her beloved Third Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. |
BRADSHAW - In loving memory of Ben and Bertha Bradshaw this Christmas. Love, Ben, Diane and grandchildren |
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Bianca Nicole Morris, 16, of Maine Circle, Staunton, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at her residence., Miss Morris was born October 19, 1994, in Charlottesville, Virginia, a daughter of Tomas Prieto Loya and the late Sandy Kay Morris., Bianca was a 10th grade student at Woodrow Wilson High School. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed playing Junior Varsity Soccer at Waynesboro High School., In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Elwood Morris., Survivors include her aunt, Barbara Morales of Staunton with who she made her home; maternal grandmother, Mary Morris and her husband, Pete, of Crozet; two brothers, Thomas M. Loya of Charlottesville and Jesus M. Morris of Crozet; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Stephanie N. Morris and her husband, Geraldo Reyes, and Marisela Baeza and her husband, Jaime, all of Waynesboro; step-father, Nicholas Villecas; niece, Yazmin Baeza; two nephews, Luis Reyes and Jaime Baeza; a special cousin, Diego Chandler; uncle, Jesse Smith; and a number of aunts and uncles also survive., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, in the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory., A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Rock Gate Cemetery in Crozet by Pastor Don Hardman., It is suggested those desiring to make memorial contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 302, Richmond, VA 23294., Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of her arrangements. |
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Christine S. Blount VIRGINIA BEACH - Christine Blount, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Christmas morning at her ..... |
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Redith L. Boblett PORTSMOUTH - Services for Redith Louise Boblett will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. ..... |
B. Keith Morris CHESAPEAKE - Bryan Keith Morris, 49, passed away Dec. 21, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Dec. 28, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The interment will be private. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
BROWN - C. LEON Season's cherished memories. Love, Mable |
ANDERSON - Carol T. Merry Christmas, Sis, and Happy New Year. Your memory lives forever. ~Love Ma, Buddy, Jean & Buba |
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Judy Laverne Caffey CHESAPEAKE - Judy Laverne Caffey, 62, entered into eternal rest to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. She was ..... |
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William E. Callahan VIRGINIA BEACH - William Edward Callahan, 69, formerly of Virginia Beach, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Raleigh, N.C. Bill ..... |
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Johnie F. Campbell CHESAPEAKE - Johnie Faye Campbell, 87, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. The funeral scheduled for today ..... |
Charles Leon Brown Love and Peace ~Leondra, Brent and Ashton |
He was born April 19, 1931, in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of Charles Harmon Williams and Helen Cocke Williams., He is survived by his wife, Julianna Garrett Williams; his daughter, Lawton Williams; and his sons, Charles Williams and Richard Williams., They returned to Charlottesville where Harmon directed his family's retail businesses. He then co-founded United Dominion Realty Trust., Harmon would have wished to greatly thank the Jefferson Area Board for the Aging and the staff of Martha Jefferson Hospital., A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ivy, Virginia, with the Reverend Jane Sigloh officiating. |
Chiquita Louise English Owens Funeral service for Mrs. Owens will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at Lee Street Bap tist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating. The interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the hour of service. Mrs. Chiquita Louise English Owens was born June 6, 1932, in Bristol Tennessee to Mrs. Edna D. and Carl English. She departed this life after a brief illness on Dec. 23, 2010, at Bristol Wellmont Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Owens and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584; |
Christine S. Blount VIRGINIA BEACH - Christine Blount, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Christmas morning at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Charlotte, N.C., having spent the day being loved and attended to by her family. Mrs. Blount, along with her twin brother, William, was born in Roper, N.C., Sept. 9, 1914. Her parents, Walton Chester and Mary Woodley Spruill, had a total of nine children. Mrs. Blount's only living sibling, Tommy, resides with his wife Joyce in Franklin, Va. Mrs. Blount was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy D. Blount Sr., and by six brothers and one sister. Jesus Christ was the strength of her life. For many years she was a devoted member of Somme Avenue Church of Christ in Norfolk and then of Laurel Avenue Church of Christ in Chesapeake. She faithfully served in various church positions through the years and she and her husband were faithful to lead their children to love the Lord. Her deep faith and iron-will carried her through the many struggles in her life. Mrs. Blount possessed many God-given traits which made her much loved by family and friends. Among those gifts was her quick wit which gave so much joy to those around her. Her love for her own children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews - as well as her delight in all children - made her a great favorite with them. She also loved having others come to her home, and no one who ever ate at her table could forget what a terrific cook she was. Mrs. Blount also loved keeping her yard and home beautiful. In fact, her sense of the beautiful was exquisite. Last of all, her love of travel took her to all but two of our states. Without a doubt, her favorite trip was to Hawaii. Mrs. Blount is survived by her children: Jack Spruill Blount and his wife Phyllis, Roy Daniel Blount Jr., and his wife Barbara, and her daughter Mary Blount Shepard and her husband Paul. In addition, she leaves behind nine grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, five sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. She will be greatly missed and eternally loved by each of them. Mrs. Blount's family wishes to express its deepest appreciation to Dr. David Haden, Mai and Jennifer who gave her wonderful attention and care, and to all of those of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region who so lovingly and tenderly cared for her. The comfort and help given by these wonderful people were amazing. In addition, Dr. Ashley Gaines and his staff gave her great care while she lived in Charlotte. Also, Mrs. Blount was lovingly welcomed and cared for by the staff of University Senior Adult Day Care Center whenever she was able to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Laurel Avenue Church of Christ, 1126 Laurel Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23325 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, with Minister Rupert Wallace officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park will be private. |
Christine O. Farmer, 77, of Colonial Heights, passed away Dec. 23, 2010, at her residence, where she was cared for by her loving and devoted daughter., Born in Cottonwood, Ala., Mrs. Farmer moved to Virginia in 1953. Shortly after settling in Virginia, Mrs. Farmer became part owner of Farmer's Transmission Service and Farmer's Grocery Store; two successful family owned and operated establishments in Colonial Heights and Chesterfield, Va., for more than 30 years. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her parents, Irby and Resie Oliver, and husband of 37 years, David E. Farmer., She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Farmer-Forehand and son-in-law, Larry M. Forehand, of Colonial Heights; four grandchildren, David L. Forehand of Sarasota, Fla., Kathy Forehand-Tyler, Christopher W. Forehand and Joshua P. Forehand, all of Colonial Heights, Va.; seven great-grandchildren, Devon E. Forehand and Abigail Lara-Jean Forehand of Sarasota, Fla., Haley K. Tyler, Casey E. Tyler, Logan M. Forehand, Teresa L. Forehand and Adrienne J. Forehand, all of Colonial Heights, Va.; one brother; three sisters; three special sisters-in-law, Kathleen Hoyle of Colonial Heights, Va., Mattie Birchette of Hopewell, Va., and Myrtice Farmer of Chesterfield, Va.; numerous great-nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Cremator,y 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at |
Clarence S. McClure Jr. was born in Germany on March 12, 1959, and went to Heaven on Friday, December 24, 2010., He was a loving husband, wonderful father and loving grandfather., He was preceded in death by his mother, Traute H. McClure and father, Clarence S. McClure Sr., He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Linda McClure; daughter, Jennifer Oneida and her husband, Jonathan; sister, Karen Crush; brother, Stephen McClure and his wife, Sarah; brothers-in-law, Roger Hunt and his wife, Karen, Frankie Hunt and Ruth, and Edward "Punkin" Lilly; sister-in-law, Judy Thacker and Gary Morris; grandchildren, Alexxus, Shaun and Kaylee Barbour, Jonathan Jr., Nathan and Austin Oneida; three nephews, four nieces, three grandnephews and two grandnieces., Special love to Ronna, Kara, Kevin, Marsha and Bug; and special thanks to the nurses and doctors on the sixth floor and ICU unit at Martha Jefferson Hospital., A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Teague Chapel with Reverend Edwin Leake officiating. Interment will follow in Monticello Memory Gardens., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. |
Corinne Shipp Starke VIRGINIA BEACH - Corinne Shipp Starke, formerly of the 1300 block of Buckingham Ave. in Norfolk, passed away Dec. 25, 2010. She was living at Westminster-Canterbury in Virginia Beach which had been her home for close to 20 years. Born in Crewe, Va., she was the daughter of the late James Henry Shipp and Corinne Lewis Shipp and was the widow of Harold Daingerfield Starke of Norfolk. Corinne graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., in 1939 and studied music at Northwestern University. She taught at Liberty Academy in Bedford, Va., and also in Winchester, Va., for several years. She taught public school music for six years in Norfolk and served as church organist during these years and later was organist and choir director at Freemason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk for 15 years. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk and was active in the Presbyterian Women's Group. She was the organist for the church at Westminster-Canterbury for 11 years. She was a caring and loving person, friend and mother. Mrs. Starke is survived by her two sons, Edward D. Starke III and his wife Molly and by Harold D. Starke Jr. and his wife Kimberly, both of Raleigh, N.C. She is survived by three grandchildren, Melanie Starke Safir and her husband Jesse of Carrboro, N.C., Bryan Edward Starke and Mary Shipp Starke, both of Raleigh; and three great- grandchildren, Lucy, Bella and Ophelia Safir of Carrboro. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, White Post, Va. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westminster- Canterbury Employee Christmas Fund. Make checks payable to Residents Association-Employee Christmas Fund, 3100 Shore Drive, Apt. 451, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Condolences may be offered to the family at 2905 Hiking Trail, Raleigh NC 27615. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Cynthia L. 'Bunny' Pete Vernon, 50, passed on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. |
BOWES, Daniel Scott Bowes, 46, died Sunday, November 14, 2010. He was the husband of Darlene Annette Bowes for 25 years. Daniel was born October 29, 1964 in Richmond, the son of Evelyn Cooper Crisman of Caroline County, Va. For over 20 years, Daniel worked as the Regional Supervisor for Dodson Brothers Pest Control. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Devin Rose and husband, Shawn of West Point; a granddaughter, Kylie Rose; a sister, Vickie Watson; two brothers, Mike Bowes and Patrick Bowes all of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in the chapel of Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com |
David Keith Stone, David Keith Stone, 45, of Esmont, died peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2010., He is survived by his mother and father, Mary and Conward "Bill" Stone of Esmont; his grandmother, Marcella Phelps; his brothers, Robin Stone and his wife, Glenda, of Rice; Michael Stone and his wife, Kimberly, of Crozet, Eric Stone and his wife, Barbara, of Schuyler; and his sisters, Selena Lively and her husband, Tom; and Melody Napier and her husband, Mark (Mundy), of Esmont; and his special friends, Jeanne Brazele, and Patty Cooper., David was a kind and gentle man, he always enjoyed helping others. David enjoyed life, his family, and all his friends. He was a wonderful brother and son. We will cherish our memories of him always., A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Mooreland Baptist Church on Taylors Gap Road, North Garden. |
David Lee "Beetle" Bailey, David Lee "Beetle" Bailey, 58, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Augusta Health, Fishersville., He was born July 15, 1952, in Lynchburg, a son of Robert Ernest and Betty Lou Kestner Bailey., He had retired after 30 years working for the City of Waynesboro., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Sue Stockman; and a brother-in-law, Billy H. Daniel Sr., Surviving are his wife, Karen Bailey of Waynesboro; two daughters, Mary Bailey of Waynesboro and Krystal Bailey of Lyndhurst; one son, Forrest R. Bailey and companion, Shannon Shafer; four sisters, Patricia Gale Collins and Christine Bailey, both of Fishersville, and Barbara J. Wiseman and Rosemary Bailey, both of Waynesboro; one brother, Robert E. Bailey Jr. of Fishersville; sister-in-law, Brenda Brown and her daughter, Kendra Carden; four grandchildren, Kielie Shay, and Arieanna, Nikki, and Dylan Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home by Pastor William Strickler. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery., Active pallbearers will be Forrest Bailey, Ricky Simmons, Rob Shank, Amador Posada, Dupree Flipping, Eddie Critzer, John Hickman, and Christopher Cooper., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of his sister, Rosemary Bailey, 901 4th Street, Apartment 706, Waynesboro., Donations may be made to Karen Bailey or memorial contributions may be made to Home Health, Waynesboro First Aid Crew, or Hospice of the Shenandoah., Friends are invited to share memories and condolences at |
Della Mae Smith, 65, of Etlan, died on Saturday, December 25, 2010, at her residence., She was born March 12, 1945, in Madison County, the daughter of the late Bud Floyd Woodward and Ethel Mae Breeden Woodward. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles W. Woodward and Albert K. Woodward., Mrs. Smith was a secretary for Custom Printing in Orange for many years., She is survived by her husband, George W. Smith Jr. of Etlan; sons, I. Neil Dyer and Troy E. Dyer, both of Etlan; a sister, Dorothy V. Ryder of Banco; four brothers, Winford F. Woodward of Orange, Richard W. Woodward of Banco, Buddy S. Woodward of Scottesville, and Douglas R. Woodward of Banco; and a granddaughter, Casey Anne Dyer of Haywood., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, with interment at Etlan cemetery. The Reverend Danny Yowell will officiate., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the funeral home., Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, VA 22727. |
Della Ewing Pendleton Della Ewing Pendleton, 84, of Forest, passed away, Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at the home of her grandson, Douglas. She was the wife of the late Lacy Franklin Pendleton Jr. Born Oct. 15, 1926, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mary Martin Ewing and was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Pendleton was retired from General Electric and was a charter member of the Mountain View Church of God. Mrs. Pendleton is survived by two sons, Douglas F. Pendleton and wife, Judy, of Lynchburg and Gerald Wayne Pendleton, of Rustburg; six grandchildren, Douglas F. Pendleton, II, of Forest and his fianc‚e, Shannon Roberts, Kelly Houser and husband, Justin, Treva Wallace, Tracy Ragland and husband, Kevin, Jerry Pendleton and wife, Melinda, and Renea Miller and husband, Andrew and fourteen great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Wickard, the Rev. Larry Witt, and the Rev. Desi Justice officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, Dec. 28, 2010, at the funeral home and other times at the home of her grandson. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Mountain View Church of God Building Fund. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family. |
Donald Lee Flinn VIRGINIA BEACH - Donald Lee Flinn, 80, died peacefully Dec. 25, 2010 in his home. Born in Sullivan, Ind., Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Grimstead Flinn; his two sons, Donnie Flinn and his wife Cathy, and Douglas Flinn and his wife Nancye; and two special grandchildren, Stephen and Sarah Flinn, all of Virginia Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved daughter, Linda. Don served in the Army as a master sergeant and later owned his own repair business. He enjoyed working in his garage and helping his sons with their race cars. "DeeDee" especially enjoyed being a grandfather and loved spending time with his "little buddies." The family will celebrate his life with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in Church of Christ at Creeds. Burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any church of choice. The family would like to also express appreciation to Dr. Peter Birk and his staff for the attentive care Don received. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com. |
Donald Kurt Robbins, 82, of Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010., He was the son of the late Marvin Earl and Susie Leslie Swain Robbins, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel and Max Ray; two nephews, Larry and Kenny Robbins; two nieces, Jane Hamilton and Debbie Ellis. Mr. Robbins attended Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights., He is survived by a sister, Glenda McCabe of Chester; nephews, Bobby McCabe and wife, Mimi, of Chester, Donny McCabe and wife, Bobbie, of Chester, Larry McCabe and wife, Karen, of Chester, Greg Robbins and wife, Shirley, of Tennessee, Max Robbins and wife, Celeste, of Norfolk, Va., Danny Robbins and wife, Donna, of Durham, N.C.; nieces; Pat Robbins and husband, Danny, of Richmond, Lorraine Peace of Midlothian; and a good friend, Jerry Rhodes of Chester., The family will receive friends 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, and where a funeral service will be he held at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Geoghegan officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2010, in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, N.C. Condolences may be registered at |
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home., Graveside services at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors will be announced at a later date. |
Dorothy A. Robertson Dorothy A. "Robbie" Robertson, 85, of Madison Heights, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Edward I. Robertson. She was born in Stafford, Oct. 26, 1925. She retired after serving for over 30 years as a Pentecostal Holiness minister having founded two churches during her ministry. One son, Ronald E. Robertson preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Mike Robertson and his wife Sandra and Jerry Robertson all of Madison Heights; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at the Robertson Family Cemetery in Nelson County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be sent to assist with the financial needs of the family, C/O Sandra Robertson, 2322 Elon Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572. |
NEWPORT NEWS - Eleanor S. Holloway Gorde, a native of Poquoson and resident of Newport News, was born July 22 , 1932, and passed away on Dec. 24, 2010. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. |
Elizabeth B. Stewart RICHMOND - Elizabeth B. Stewart, 98, widow of Clifton "Mike" Stewart, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. A memorial service celebrating her life will be conducted at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond at a day and time to be announced. |
BOGLE, Dr. Emory C., of Richmond, a former history professor Emeritus of the University of Richmond, died peacefully with family on Sunday, December 26, 2010. He was born in Ceres in Bland County in 1937 to his parents, Ruth and Fred Bogle. He began his career at the University of Richmond in 1967 and retired in 2000, but taught part-time for several additional years. He grew up in the Roanoke area, where he attended Andrew Lewis High School and Roanoke College. He finished his B.A. at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. before attending the University of Maryland, where he received Master's and Ph.D degrees. He initially trained in early modern European history and became one of the earliest specialists on the modern Middle East. He introduced the first courses in Middle East history and Islam at the University of Richmond. His books entitled, "The Modern Middle East," "Islam" and "Origin in Belief" became standards in their fields. Two additional books were unpublished before his death. Professor Bogle enjoyed a strong reputation as a teacher and advisor, while he worked with many gifted students and remained in contact with them throughout his life, he also inspired weaker students to improve their academic performances. Many people associate Professor Bogle with the Bogle Open Golf Tournament which was part of the University of Richmond Homecoming for 35 years. Dr. Bogle was a notable sculptor of portraits and song writer. He was also a volunteer at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. At times, he was active in local and state politics he was and avid University of Richmond Spiders, Redskins and Red Sox fan. Dr. Bogle was preceded in death by brothers, Dwight, Gale and Larry Bogle; as well as his sister, Linda Kay McFadden. He is survived by two sons, Rhett Howard Bogle and Dr. Andrew Miller Ibrahim Bogle; a sister, Evelyn Larimer; two brothers, Ronald and Wendell Bogle. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's- Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cannon Memorial Chapel at the University of Richmond, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, Va. 23173. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Sherwood Memorial Park, 1250 E. Main St., Salem, Va. |
RICHMOND - Ercil Howard Casey passed away at her home in Richmond, Va., on Dec. 24, 2010. |
Esther Morris PORTSMOUTH - Esther Morris, 84, went home to her Lord Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. She was born at Great Swamp, Fremont, N.C., and lived in Virginia most of her life. She was predeceased by her daughter, Nina "Tootsie" Beecher. She is survived by seven children, Michael Bass, Myra Sylvester, Elwood "BoBo" Taylor Jr., Larry Dixon, Debrah Morris, David Morris and Diana Mullins; a brother, J.D. Stancil of North Carolina; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Ken Rice. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com. |
Surviving are her loving sons, Albert and his wife, Jo-Ann of Newport News, their three sons, Albert and his wife, Beth of New Kent and their sons, Connor and Ethan, Douglas and his fiancEe, Susanne, Matthew and his wife, Jenni and their daughter, Abigail both of Newport News, her son, Thomas and his wife, Ann of Hampton and their daughter, Anna Petrolia and her husband, Charlie of Yorktown and their daughter, Brianna. Also surviving are her sister-in-law, Mary Burke of Staten Island, N.Y., and a number of nieces, nephews and a host of friends. |
Eugene Grimes Mr. Eugene Grimes, 78, 509 Virginia St., departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Wellmont Bristol Hospice House. Arrangements are incomplete. Mr. Grimes and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-764-8584 |
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Dec 28, 2010 Ewell "Pete" Sanford Conway, 74, of 218 Flintwood Drive, Bassett, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Rocky Mount on Dec. 3, 1936, to Sanford B. Conway and Virginia Dunman Conway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, James T. Wyatt. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for R.P. Thomas as a mechanic and truck driver and was in the trucking business for more than 45 years. He attended Mount Bethel United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Mark D. Conway of Ridgeway and David L. Conway of Newark, Ohio; a sister, Iris C. Horton of Sanford, N.C.; a brother, Wilson E. Conway of Bassett; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Norris Funeral Services Martinsville Chapel with the Rev. Steve Garner officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 63 Mount Bethel Church Circle, Martinsville, Va. 24112. |
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Lawrence M. Farmer SUFFOLK - Lawrence M. Farmer, 88, passed away Dec. 26, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the ..... |
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Donald Lee Flinn VIRGINIA BEACH - Donald Lee Flinn, 80, died peacefully Dec. 25, 2010 in his home. Born in Sullivan, Ind., Don is ..... |
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Frances Jeanette Mason, 74, of Glade Road, Schuyler, died on Thursday December 23, 2010, while visiting her family in Miami, Florida., Frances was born December 12, 1936, in Halifax County, a daughter of the late Robert Murray and Bertha Nichols Murray. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Thelma; and three brothers, James, Raymond and Curtis., She retired from AT&T as a machinist and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church at Shipman., She is survived by her dedicated and loving companion of over 30 years Guy Bridges; three children, Steve Mason and his wife, Deborah, Catherine Mason Keeter and her husband, Ray, and Wanda White; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, and so many loving friends., Frances had a great sense of humor and a strong lust for life and lived through a great deal of ups and downs but had a very strong will to live and a very positive attitude. She was loved by all who knew her and touched many lives as a sweet and adorable lady., A funeral service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday December 29, 2010, at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston, with the Reverend John P. Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends and greet friends following the service., Interment will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at the Washington Memorial Cemetery, Sandston, Virginia., Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston, 434-263-4097. |
Frances Jeanette Mason Frances Jeanette Mason, 74, of Glade Road, Schuyler died Thursday Dec. 23, 2010, while visiting her family in Miami, Fla. Frances was born Dec. 12, 1936, in Halifax County a daughter of the late Robert Murray and Bertha Nichols Murray in addition to her parents she was preceded by a sister Thelma and three brothers James, Raymond and Curtis. She retired from AT&T as a machinist and was a member of Fairmont Baptist Church at Shipman. She is survived by her dedicated and loving companion of over 30 years Guy Bridges, three children Steve Mason (Deborah), Catherine Mason Keeter (Ray) and Wanda White. Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as cousins, nieces/nephews and so many loving friends. Frances had a great sense of humor and a strong lust for life and lived thru a great deal of ups and downs but had a very strong will to live and a very positive attitude. She was loved by all who knew her and touched many lives as a sweet and adorable lady. A funeral service will be held Wednesday Dec. 29, 2010, at 7 p.m.. at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with the Rev. John P. Campbell officiating and following the service the family will receive and greet friends. Interment will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Washington Memorial Cemetery at Sandston, Virginia. Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston (434-263-4097). |
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Gary Thomas Wright Gary Thomas Wright, 43, of Roanoke, went to join his family with Jesus on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. He was the husband of Vickie Harrison May for 15 years. Born Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1967, in Lynchburg, Gary was a son of the late Alfred Lukin Wright Sr. and Wilma Jean Gregory Wright. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Wilma Jean Gregory Wright, a brother, Alfred Lukin Wright Jr., a brother-in-law, Clay Harrison, all of Lynchburg, an Aunt, Donna Neighbors and her husband Jimmy, of Severn, M.D., an Aunt, Gloria Mann and her husband Robert, of Fredericksburg, an Uncle, Alton Gregory and his wife, Dianne, an Aunt, Charlotte Smallwood, all of Lynchburg, and his faithful friend, Travis. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Wright. Gary was a loving husband, son, brother, and nephew. He loved the outdoors, fishing, riding his motorcycle or going to the ocean. He was a perfectionist in his work and had a heart of gold. He loved to help others, having gone to Louisiana to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. Gary was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church and attended Journey Church. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. A celebration of Gary's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Chestnut Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy J. Bower, and the Rev. Michael Duval officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Kairos Outside of Virginia, P.O. Box 20922, Roanoke, VA 24018, or Kingdom Builders, Lynchburg Baptist association, 5225 Fort Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24502. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral home.com. |
George F. "Buddy" Bolton II George F. (Buddy) Bolton II, 59, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Friday evening, December 24, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his family., He was born on Wednesday, February 14, 1951, in Waynesboro, the son of the late George F. Bolton of Richmond and the late Margueritte E. (Maggie) Bolton of Waynesboro., Buddy was employed by Hershey and he served in the, from 1967 until 1971., He is survived by his wife, Linda Rose Bolton; two daughters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Bolton and Jennifer Hughes and her husband, Tommy, all of Stuarts Draft; two stepdaughters, Lynn Fretwell and her husband, Chris, of Stuarts Draft and Rita Tinsley and her husband, David, of Staunton; three stepsons, Quinton W. "Quinn" Aleshire of Staunton, Joe Huber and his wife, Cara, of Tyler, Texas, and Dallas Huber of Raphine; three grandchildren, Amber, Mason and Lucas Lane; seven step-grandchildren, Taylor Fretwell, Casey and Coltin Aleshire, Kayli and Ashton Tinsley, Daniel Huber and Lyllian Huber; two sisters, Lelia Bolton and Donna Beardsworth both of Waynesboro; one brother, William B. "Bill" Bolton of Waynesboro; his aunts, Jane Coulson of Redondo Beach, California, Juanita Kincaid of Fishersville and Pat Gill of Waynesboro; a niece, Donna Jo Morris of Richmond; a nephew, Richard Beardsworth and his son, Owen, of Maryland; his Small Group family, John and Chris Grove, Wes and Nancy Ross, Amos and Carol Showalter, Russ and Sylvia Swanson and Dave and Mim Wenger; his father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman M. Yoder of Grantsville, Maryland and sisters-in-law, Carol Beachy and her husband, Tim, of Smithsburg, Maryland, and Shirley Konz and her husband, Larry, of Durango, Colorado; and his special companion pet, "Pippi"., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Blue Ridge Church of Christ, 1275 Goose Creek Road, Fishersville conducted by Pastor Todd Brown. Interment will be at Augusta Memorial Park., Active pallbearers will be Mason Lane, Lucas Lane, Tommy Hughes, Quinn Aleshire, Ritchie Beardsworth, Dallas Huber, Joe Huber and J. L. Haney. Honorary pallbearers will members of the Small Group Family., The family will receive friends at Blue Ridge Church of Christ from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010., Memorial contributions may be made to the , 1920-H, Medical Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or the Augusta Regional SPCA, P. O. Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24402, Attn: Jimmie Engleman., "Come to me, all of you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28, Family and friends may share memories and condolences at, Arrangements by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home of Fishersville. |
George Perry George Perry, 84, of Lignum, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the Culpeper Regional Hospital, The family will receive friends 12 noon till 2 pm Wednesday December 29, 2010 at Laurel Hill Funeral Home, Spotsylvania and where a funeral services will at 2:00 pm (same day)., On-line condolences may be made at |
George Albert "Champ" Rucker George Albert "Champ" Rucker, 66, of Lynchburg peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. He was the beloved son of Floreen Waugh Rucker and the late William H. Rucker, and the loving and devoted father of Crystal C. Rucker. He is also survived by his siblings Otis (Marie) Rucker, William Freddie Waugh, Robert (Yvette) Rucker, Kenny Steve Rucker, Larry (Bernice) Rucker, Hilda Adams, Malcolm Rucker, Wayne Rucker, who preceded him in death, and a host of nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. until the time of service, at 1 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of South Lynchburg, 2500 Tazewell Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. 24501, and at other times at the residence, 1110 10th Street. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, Va. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to comfuneral@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing. |
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Nettie M. Greenough CHESAPEAKE - Nettie Mason Greenough, 90, of Chesapeake passed away Dec. 25, 2010. Nettie was born Nov. 27, 1920 in Erwin, ..... |
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Linda Holt Griffin WAKEFIELD - Linda Holt Griffin, 95, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. She loved going to Nags Head where she enjoyed ..... |
BODE, H.H., retired corporate director of industrial relations for Reynolds Metals Company, died December 25, 2010. He was 95 years old and had lived in Richmond for 58 years. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Bode directed the aluminum company's labor relations and hourly personnel policies at 45 plants in the United States and 25 plants abroad. He graduated from Duke University in engineering in 1937. He began his career with U.S. Steel in Birmingham, Ala. as industrial engineer in its mining and fabricating divisions. In 1941, he joined Reynolds Metals Company at its new North Alabama plants as industrial engineer. After moving to Reynolds' corporate headquarters, he was promoted to director of wage administration, assistant director of industrial relations. In 1970, he became the corporate director of the division. Following retirement, Mr. Bode served two years as interim dean of the School of Business at Virginia State University. Mr. Bode was a member of the Labor Relations Committee of the Virginia Manufacturers Association, the Subcommittee on Multinational Personnel and Industrial Relations for the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Labor Policy Association of Washington, D.C. He was a director of the Southeastern Personnel Conference and a director of the Southern Industrial Relations Conference. He also served on the Richmond Community High School Advisory Board and on the Board of Directors of Children Incorporated. In 1992, Mr. Bode was named Conservationist of the Year in recognition of his volunteer activities on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Mr. Bode was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a life member of Hermitage Country Club. He especially enjoyed camping, boating and photography with his wife, children and friends. Mr. Bode is survived by his wife of 68 years, Emlyn Colmant Bode; his daughter, Lynn Bode Dunn and her husband, Crae, of Wilmington, N.C.; his four sons, William H. Bode and his wife, Liz, of Beaumont, Texas, Robert C. Bode and his wife, Julie, and James M. Bode and his wife, Jeanie, all of Richmond, and John R. Bode and his wife, Mary Beth, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was affectionately known as "Bo" to all of his grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Woody's Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, Richmond, on Tuesday, December 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial will be private in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 903 Forest Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229; to Children Incorporated, 4205 Dover Road, Richmond, Va. 23221; or to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Capitol Place, 1108 East Main St., Suite 1600, Richmond, Va. 23219. |
BROWNE, Hillie Edmond Sr. In loving memory on this Christmas Day, your memory is as dear today as in the hour you passed away. We love you and we miss you. Your family |
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Barbara Braford Hall LEXINGTON - Barbara Braford Hall, 92, passed away peacefully Dec. 23, 2010, in Kendal of Lexington, a continuing care retirement community. ..... |
BALK, Harold, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 78, of Rockville, passed away December 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Johnetta White Balk; his daughter, Nora Ward Case and her husband, Gary; his son, Stephen Michael Balk and his wife, Jennifer; his sister, Charlotte Balk; his sister-in-law, Laura Balk; four grandchildren, Andrew, Brust and his wife, Christie, Johnetta Lynn Brust, Stephen Wyatt and Michael Brody Balk. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the or Bon Secours St. Francis Care Fund. |
He was born December 7, 1920, in Washington, D.C., to the late Harold Bernard Atkinson and Anne Felicia Tait Atkinson. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Lillian A. Atkinson., He is survived by his children, Rebecca Jackson and her husband, William, and their children, Alexander and Elaine, of Centreville, Virginia, and Carter Atkinson and his wife, Susan, and their children, Abigail and Elizabeth, of Ninole, Hawaii., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010, in the chapel at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, with the Chaplain Katha Bollfrass officiating. A private burial will follow., In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Annual Fellowship fund at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911. |
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BENNETT, Hazel Pauline, 84, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James D. Bennett; a son, James L. Bennett; three sisters and six brothers; and a great-grandchild, Dakota. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Wayne Landers, Pam and Bubba Fenner; grandchildren, Gary Haun Jr., Jody and David Pierson, Shawn Fenner, Nora and Joseph McClung; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Jameson, Zoe, Jacob, Chloe, Calon, Luke, Mya, Eleri and Mason; she was like a mother to many nieces and nephews, and close friends, Gary Sr., Dilys, Melissa and Marie. Hazel was retired from Philip Morris after more than 30 years of service. She loved to play Bingo, was a very selfless person, and was adored by everyone. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte.10). A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312. |
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Hilda Farmer Shepherd Hilda Farmer Shephered, 93, of Lynchburg passed away at Virginia Baptist Hospital Hospice after a short illness. She was the daughter of Ovid Gravitt Farmer & William Marvin Farmer. She was married to the late John W. Shepherd Jr. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her two sisters, Juanita F. Lasher and Hortense Farmer, a son, Jay Shepherd, and one grandchild. She is survived by two daughters Sally S. Revere, wife of Charles R. Revere of Hartfield, Va., Sherry S. Hollingsworth, wife of Thomas E. Hollingsworth, of Matthews, N.C. In addition she is survived by two sons, and Tim J. Shepherd and wife Linda Reyes Shepherd, of Lynchburg and Jim B. Shepherd and wife Linda C. Shepherd, of Rustburg. Hilda is also survived by nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Hilda and "Shep" owned or operated several businesses during their lifetime, the last being Shepherds Fabrics, Supplies, and Antiques located on Campbell Ave. for many years. They were true partners throughout their marriage of 59 years. She was an active member of her church, College Hill Baptist, for over 70 years. Her Sunday School and Church friends were very important to her. For the last six years, she was an active resident of Valley View Retirement Center, where she was bingo guru. Life was always a big adventure for her, and she met it full-on for all of her years. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Andrew P. Grose officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to College Hill Baptist Church, 1101 Floyd Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24501 or to Centra Hospice at 3300 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral home.com. |
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William L. Hiltibran VIRGINIA BEACH - William L. Hiltibran, 70, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. He was the son of the late Mary ..... |
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Iona Tritt Willis Harper BRISTOL, Va. Funeral services for Iona Tritt Willis Harper will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie White officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Tom Green and staff, Sylvia Collier, Henry Harper and wife Dean. The family will receive friends from 6-8 on Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at |
Iris Bozarth Fortner HENRICO - Iris Bozarth Fortner, 77, passed away peacefully at home with her children and family at her side Dec. 25, 2010. She was born Iris Hamilton Bozarth Aug. 3, 1933 in Williamsburg and grew up in Norfolk where she attended and graduated from Granby High School in 1951. She also attended Old Dominion University which at the time was a Division of William and Mary College. On Aug. 18, 1956, Iris married Benny George Fortner at First United Methodist Church in Norfolk where they lived before moving to Richmond. She raised her three sons in Richmond where she spent the majority of her life. Iris and her husband also spent 10 years in Roanoke until his passing in August 2001. Iris enjoyed traveling with her husband and family on trips that would take her to many foreign countries and all over the U.S. They often traveled in the family plane as she and her husband thoroughly enjoyed aviation as well as the many friendships they developed through it. Playing the piano was a joy and pleasure to Iris as she had taken lessons starting at an early age. She always filled her home with her music for her family and friends to enjoy. Her sons remember growing up doing homework while listening to their mother playing the piano. Iris's children and grandchildren meant the world to her and she was so very proud of each of them. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her family and caring for her grandchildren every chance she could. Family meals and get-togethers were important to her and she thoroughly enjoyed cooking a large meal and having everyone over. She was always there for any and all events her grandchildren were involved in from singing performances to plays to sporting events. Family was the most important thing to her and she instilled these same values in her children and grandchildren. Iris wishes to thank all of her family and friends who called, wrote and visited with her during her illness. Her friends were so very important to her and she was active in many card groups, clubs and organizations and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Richmond. The close-knit communities in Richmond and in Roanoke where she lived were special to her and she wishes to thank everyone there for the special times, friendships and close bonds she formed with each of you. Iris was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald Weeks Bozarth and Iris Hamilton Bozarth and her loving and devoted husband of 45 years, Benny George Fortner Sr. She is survived by her three sons, Glenn Weeks Fortner, wife Julie and their children Bryce Warren, Ryan Weeks, Kendall Virginia and Madison Hope; son, Ben George Fortner Jr., wife Denise and their daughter Taylor Anne; son, Kenneth Bozarth Fortner, wife Debbie and their children Haley Elizabeth and Gavin Bozarth, all of Richmond; brothers, Gerald Bozarth of Elizabeth, Colo., and William Bozarth of Virginia Beach; aunt, Margie Colonna of Virginia Beach; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all of the caretakers, hospice workers, friends and family for their devoted care, love and attention which made her final months as enjoyable as possible. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229. Friends and family are invited to attend memorial services at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com. |
Ivaline "Lena" Burden CASTLEWOOD, Va. Funeral services for Ivaline "Lena" Burden will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Harry Layell officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewooda. Pallbearers will be Steven Burden, Jason Burden, Miles Burden, Leon Selfe, Tom Talbert, and Gary Halloway. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Burden family through our Web site at |
BRACKETT - Joan Dear Joan Marie - It's Christmastime again, your favorite time. You are gone, but not forgotten. We will remember your beautiful smile that lit up the room. Your love and warmth still live in our hearts today. Your generous spirit is your legacy to us from God. We miss you and love you very much. Merry Christmas! Your husband, children and grandchildren |
Jack V. Mize The family of Jack V. Mize will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Tuesday evening, Dec. 28, 2010, at Avoca Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 8 with Mr. Bob Robinson officiating. The committal service and entombment will be held at 11 Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2010, in the Heritage Chapel of Memories in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mickey Baker, Neil Stout, Chad Smith, David Lyons, David Robinson, Mike Combs, Jon Roberts, Eric Ballard and Mickey Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Carver, Jim Rhinehardt, Leonard Carver, Bob Smith, Bob Hayter, Harvey Spence, Kenneth Almaroad, Steve Troutman, Ray Veech, Hasel Hensley, Don Adams and R.E. Milhorn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Avoca Christian Church, 2417 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620; or FRIENDS (local Down Syndrome Organization), P.O. Box 5677, Johnson City, TN 37602. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
A celebration of Jack's life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, officiated by the Rev. Ed Binder. Interment will follow immediately after the service at Parklawn Memorial Park. |
On Saturday morning, Dec. 25, 2010, our loved one slipped away to be with the Lord. Mr. James A. Tatum, 84 years old, resided at 1344 Young's Road, Petersburg, Va., He was the son of the late Mr. Joseph Tatum and Lucinda Tatum. He retired from Bellwood, Richmond, Va., after 30 years of service. He really loved his cars., He will be missed by his wife, Mildred L. Tatum; three sons, George Tatum (Sandra) of Richmond, Va., Michael Tatum of Indianapolis and Mitchell Tatum (Linda) of Petersburg, Va.; three daughters, Lillie Mae Tatum of Petersburg, Va,, Loretta Tatum of Maryland and Felicia Jones (Ira) of Petersburg, Va.; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three brothers, William Tatum of Washington, D.C., Sidney Tatum of Petersburg, Va., and Everett Tatum (Doris) of Rhode Island; two sisters, Ethel Dance and Josephine Tatum, both of Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Margie M. Brown of Petersburg, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends., Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Tatum online at, Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, |
James Banner Church VANSANT, Va. James Banner Church, 85 years of age, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, in the Maple Grove Healthcare Center, Lebanon, Va. Born in Athens, W.Va., May 21, 1925, he was the son of the late Kennel Church and Rose Nichols Church. Banner was a World War II veteran who proudly served his country for two and half years in the U.S., . He was awarded a, for Bravery and he was awarded the, Medal after being wounded in Italy. He was honorably discharged in July 1945, at the age of 20. He worked at Margaret Ann Coal Company in the fifties and later worked for Island Creek Coal as a heavy equipment operator and tractor trailer driver. He retired after 30 plus years in the mining industries having last worked for United Coal Company. He was baptized at the age of 80 by evangelist Michael Trent and was a member of the Church of Christ. Banner loved Buchanan County, was an avid Raw Wrestling Fan but most of all he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Plumer Looney Church; sisters, Gertie Bucknam, Marie Linkus, Florence "Flossie" Wildermuth; brothers, Frank and Carl Church. He is survived by four daughters, Joyce Perkins and husband Kenneth of Abingdon, Va., Kathy Crigger and husband George of Vansant, Dreama Viers and husband Josh of Abingdon, Tami Hess and husband Tim of Grundy, Va.; two sons, Danny Church and wife Linda of Birmingham, Ala., Donnie Church of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sisters, Suby Ratliff of Grundy, and Elizabeth Strom of Asheville, N.C.; special brother-in-law, Benny Ratliff of Grundy. He was also survived by eight grandchildren, J.K. Perkins, Cary Perkins, Bill Crigger, Tom Crigger, Dan Church, David Scammell, Nicole Viers, Lynsi Viers; six great- grandchildren, Jace Perkins, Evan Perkins, Alayna Crigger, Anna Kate Church, Carson Church, Braelyn Scammell; and four step-great-grandchildren, Chase Jessup, Brennan Eggleston, Garrett Messer, Tyler Messer. Funeral services for James Banner Church will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy, with evangelist Mike Rife and evangelist Clyde George officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be: Hearl Shortridge, Clint Ratliff, Jerry Matney, Allen Blaylock, Benny Ratliff, Jerry Smith, Kenneth Perkins, George Crigger, Josh Viers, Tim Hess, Dr Brad Vandyke, Anthony Church, Willard Hess and nursing staff of Maple Grove Health Care Center. The family will receive friends at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel, Grundy after 6 p.m. Monday, evening service will be held at 7 p.m.. Full military rites will be conducted at the funeral home following the funeral by Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the, . Memorial condolences may be e-mailed to the family at |
James William Steele James "Jim" William Steele, 77, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at his residence. A funeral service will be held today, Dec. 28, 2010, at Timberlake United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Tom Bryant officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Lynchburg City Police Department. A private family interment will be held at a later date in Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, Rustburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #34, 221 Wiggington Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or Cumbie Memorial Cemetery, 1812 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral home.com. |
James Henry "Bill" Vestal BRISTOL, Tenn. James Henry "Bill" Vestal, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at the VA Hospital in Mountain Home, Tenn. He was born June 29, 1924, to the late William Carl Vestal and Hessie M. Roark Vestal. Mr. Vestal had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was retired from the, , was a veteran of World War II, and was captain of the Bristol, Honor Guard.. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Moore Vestal; and by several brothers and sisters. Survivors: son, James Howard Vestal and friend Brandy Moretz; special friend, Louella Eden; stepson, John Harland Lambert; sister, Charlotte Rouse; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, from the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 137 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620; or the Haven of Rest, 624 Anderson St., Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at |
Janine was born to Andre' and Juliette Potor and raised in France. As a young girl, her favorite place was Yvetot. The ocean held a special place in her heart. She came to the United States as the bride of Alvin, who was a GI during the American occupation of France in World War II., Janine was artistic and innovative and a gourmet. She was creative with fabric and an accomplished seamstress, making clothes and stuffed animals for her family. She collected fabrics for the many ideas she had brewing in her creative mind. Janine painted too., Janine was fun-loving and playful; a good practical joker. Everyone who met her seemed to enjoy her company and was curious about her lovely French accent. She will be missed., She is survived by her husband, Alvin A. Wisco of Charlottesville; a son, Eric A. Wisco and his wife, Aysim A. Wisco. of Greensboro, North Carolina; and a daughter, Sandra J. Wisco of Charlottesville; a sister, Odette Masse' in Rouen France., She was predeceased by a brother, Jean Pierre; and a sister, Nadine, all from France. Laughter was the main ingredient when she was with her sisters., In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Saint Mark Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 100 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or The Hospice of the Piedmont., The celebration of her life is at St. Mark Lutheran Church 2 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2011, after which there will be a reception and the family will greet friends. |
Jessie Crouch Gill Jessie Crouch Gill, resident of Warrenton, Va., died December 25, 2010., Daughter of Edith W. Crouch, Haymarket, Va.; mother of John "Billy" Gill, 11, Catlett, Va., Christopher "Chris" Thomas Gill, Manassas, Va., Edith Louise "Edye" Jordan, Fairfax, Va., and Gregory "Greg" Allen Gill, Linden, Va.; sister of Elizabeth McCuin, Catharpin, VA., and William Samuel Crouch, Haymarket, Va., also survived by 5 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Royston Funeral Home Middleburg, Va., on Wednesday Dec. 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm where services will be held on Thursday, December 30 at 11:00am by Rev. Dr. Bill Tatum. Interment Sharon Cemetery Middleburg, Va. Contributions may be made to: Fauquier Health Foundation, 170 West Shirley Ave., Suite 101, Warrenton, Va, 20180. |
In Loving Memory Of Joan F. Palmer Dear Mommy, Another Christmas without you and things will never be the same. We miss you more than ever. Wishing we could celebrate the holidays together. Merry Christmas in Heaven. Love you, Jackie and Bill |
GLOUCESTER - John B. Simpson Jr., 68, died Dec. 20, 2010, at his home. |
John C. Coiner, John Carl Coiner, 91, of the Hermitage Community, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Waynesboro Manor Assisted Living facility., He was born in Augusta County on February 20, 1919, a son of the late John Crist and Margaret E. Morris Coiner., Carl was a lifetime and faithful member of Hermitage Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the United States Armed Forces, serving in the Army during World War II. He was employed at Crompton for 25 years, and worked for the former Custom Manufactured Homes for 7 years., Carl was always willing to help those in need., He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Fay Coiner; six sisters, Mae McDaniel, Grace Rohr, Becky Dickenson, Cathleen Corbin, Mary Miller, and his twin sister, Sibyl Clements. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family., Carl is survived by many nieces and nephews., At his request, there will be no formal viewing or visitation at McDow Funeral Home., A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park, and at 10:45 a celebration of Carl's life will follow at Hermitage Presbyterian Church conducted by the Reverend H. Wray Sherman III., Pallbearers will be Marshall, Jim, and Harold Coiner, Everett Gray, Ray Clark, and Randy Shifflett. Honorary pallbearers will be Barbara Clark, June Drumheller, Patricia Howell, and Judy Abbott., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hermitage Presbyterian Church, 46 Hildebrand Church Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at, The family wishes to thank special friends Ray and Susan Clark, Tom and Eda Glover, Dr. Bruce Bowman, Donnie Wade, and the staff of the Waynesboro Manor and Hospice of the Piedmont. |
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Johnie F. Campbell CHESAPEAKE - Johnie Faye Campbell, 87, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. The funeral scheduled for today will be postponed until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. The viewing will begin Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 4 to 5 p.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com. |
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BABER, Joyce W., went to be at home with the Lord on December 24, 2010, after a long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles W. Baber; three children, Lynn B. Denicourt, Susan B. Beck and her husband, Stephen and David C. Baber and his wife, Bonnie; six grandchildren, Peter M. Taylor and his wife, Katie Nicole, Sarah B. Fullerton and her husband, Nathan, Rachel B. Chancellor and her husband, Nicholas, Elizabeth R. Beck, Hannah J. Beck and D. Christopher Baber; six great-grandchildren, Hailey Taylor, Alexis Taylor, Susanna Fullerton, Jacob Fullerton, Bruce Fullerton and Ruth Fullerton; and brother, Edward C. Worsham and his wife, Hazel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3601 Monument Ave. Interment will follow in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Central Virginia Chapter, 4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or Immanuel Baptist Church Missions Fund. |
Judy Laverne Caffey CHESAPEAKE - Judy Laverne Caffey, 62, entered into eternal rest to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. She was born May 30, 1948 in Suffolk, to the late Thomas and Doretha Williams and predeceased by a beloved sister, Geraldine Dabney. She was retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard with 32 years of service and a member of Fairwood Agape Baptist Church in Portsmouth. She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1966 and obtained an associate degree from Tidewater Community College. Mrs. Caffey is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, George Caffey; two daughters, Vandelyn Hodges (Keith), Valerie Caffey; grandson, Joel Caffey; seven siblings, Leon, Priscilla, Melvin (Stylie), Clem, Michael (Susan), Audrey, Beverly (Milton); brother-in- law, James Dabney and a host of loving family and friends. A life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 28, at East End Baptist Church, 523 E. Washington St., Suffolk. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com. |
June Kirk COEBURN, Va. Funeral services for June Kirk will be conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Ernie Murray officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Pallbearers will be Douglas S. Kirk, Kevin Linstedt, Dee LaRue, Josh Duncan, Timmy Duncan, and Doug Kirk. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Kirk family through our Web site at |
Kathryn H. Corbin Kathryn Holmes Corbin, 73 of Amissville, VA died on Dec. 26, 2010 at her home., She was born on April 20, 1937 in Amissville a daughter of the late Walter and Mattie Hitt Holmes. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband- James Heflin., Kathryn worked as a secretary for Augusta Lumber in Amissville and was a lifelong member of the Amissville United Methodist Church., She is survived by her husband- Virgil Corbin; her daughter and her husband- Wanda and Kyle M. "Morris" Peters of Rixeyville; four stepchildren- Michael and Donald Corbin of Culpeper, Rhonda Corbin of Charlottesville and Jason Corbin of St. Petersburg Beach, FL; her sister- Christine Judd, Amissville; three grandchildren- K. M. "Kyle" Peters, IV and Kristen Peters both of Rixeyville and Stacey Clapp of Raleigh, NC., The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Wednesday at Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton, VA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 11:00 AM at Amissville United Methodist Church. Interment in the church cemetery., Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Amissville United Methodist Church, PO Box 108, Amissville, VA 20106., Online condolences may be made at |
BELL Rufus Bell, Sr. MILES Kelly Jo Miles Merry Christmas Sweet Angels We will miss you so much during the holidays, but we know you will enjoy your Christmas in heaven. Love, Eva Bell and Children |
survivors include his daughter, Brenda Jo Kincaid Hearn; a granddaughter, Katie Lynn Hearn Hendrix and her husband, Chris. Ken had a wonderful extended family through the Maroney family, especially Eddie, Jen and Taylor. |
Kimberly Ann Roach Kimberly Ann Roach, age 41, died Friday, December 24, 2010 at her home in Reva, Virginia with her husband and mother by her side., Born on December 26, 1968 in Framingham, Massachusetts to Paul and Ann Benkoski, Kim moved to Virginia 20 years ago, where she earned her paralegal degree and worked as a human resource administrator at Chemetrics, Inc. in Bealeton, Virginia., Kim is survived by her loving husband, Ed Roach; her daughters, Paige and Danielle; her son, Mathew; her mother Ann Benkoski; her brother David Benkoski and her sister, Sue MacNicoll. Kim is also survived by a community of friends and family who witnessed her strength, courage, and dignity in her battle with breast cancer., Kim was preceded in death by her former husband Thomas Hockman and her father Paul Benkoski., The family will be receiving friends from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. Mass will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas. Interment will follow at Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, Virginia., In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Hockman Children Memorial Fund, c/o Sue MacNicoll, 669 Hunters Road, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, or Ann Benkoski, 8589 Jayhawk Terrace #101, Manassas, Virginia 20110., Condolences may be sent to |
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Dec 28, 2010 Laura "Snooky" Sowers, 54, of Henry, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Billy M. Sowers of the home. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. |
Lawrence M. Farmer SUFFOLK - Lawrence M. Farmer, 88, passed away Dec. 26, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was the son of the late James and Maude Farmer. He is survived by his wife, Jean A. Farmer and stepson Jeffrey A. Perry and wife Mary Denise Perry of Sunbury, N.C.; two grandchildren; two nephews, David and Harold Farmer of Danville, Va.; one great nephew, Buck Farmer of Danville; and numerous nieces and nephews of Suffolk, Norfolk and Richmond. Lawrence M. Farmer, a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service, shielded presidents, kings, emperors, and foreign heads of state. As Special Agent in Charge of the Norfolk office, he coordinated the protection of six presidents and 28 foreign heads of state. As a Marine, Farmer participated in numerous battles in the South Pacific, ending with his being badly wounded at Iwo Jima. Farmer received a purple heart and after the war, he earned a B.S. degree in sociology at the College of William and Mary. After retiring from the Secret Service in 1978, Farmer started solving handwriting cases. From million dollar courtroom cases to small-town testimonies, forgeries and fraud, his expert testimony in court and advice to lawyers made him world- renown as a handwriting expert. A funeral will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. in the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434, conducted by Dr. Walter L. Black. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Monday, Jan. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Assoc., Tidewater Chapter, 891 Norfolk Square, Norfolk, VA 23502. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com. |
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Leonard M. Olivenbaum NORFOLK - Leonard M. Olivenbaum, 89, a resident of Heritage Hall, died Dec. 26, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital. Mr. Olivenbaum was born in Norfolk, the son of the late Charles Olivenbaum and Dorothy Posner Olivenbaum. He was a member of Temple Israel, Brith Sholom and the Temple Israel Men's Club. Mr. Olivenbaum was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Whiman Olivenbaum. Survivors include his sons, Charles P. Olivenbaum of Norfolk, Fred M. Olivenbaum of Chesapeake and a granddaughter, Hayley M. Olivenbaum of Chesapeake. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, by Rabbi Michael Panitz. Burial will be in the King David section of Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia. Online Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hdoliver.com. |
Lewis C. Smith Lewis C. Smith, age 80, of Reva, Va. died December 19, 2010 at Dogwood Village of Orange due to Dementia. Lewis was born in Cramerton, N.C. on November 2, 1930 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mote Smith., Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Helen: two sons, Kevin D. Smith and wife, Janet of Elliott City, MD and Craig Smith of Germany; two grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hannah Williams and an infant brother., The family will receive friends Sunday, January 9, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the family residence, 15669 Oakland Road, Reva, Va., Internment will be private., Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Road, Culpeper, VA, 22701. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. |
BROCKENBROUGH, Lillian Friend, 85, of Richmond, Va., departed this life December 26, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brockenbrough; and daughter, Gloria James. She leaves to cherish her loving memory five daughters, Pamela Powell (Joseph), Patricia Singleton (David), Sharlett Wyche (Stephen), Belinda and Theresa Brockenbrough; four sons, Rickie (Lee Ann), James (Karen), Walter (Lorraine), and Dennis Brockenbrough; 34 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Wednesday, December 29, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Delores McQuinn officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. |
Linda Holt Griffin WAKEFIELD - Linda Holt Griffin, 95, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. She loved going to Nags Head where she enjoyed surf fishing. Mrs. Griffin was a member of Wakefield United Methodist Church. She was a cafeteria worker at Wakefield High School, an employee at the Tasty Treat and later retired from Wakefield Pharmacy. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her parents, John Andrew Holt Sr. and Clara Adcock Holt; husband, Hubert Jesse "Curley" Griffin; son, David W. "Red" Griffin; grandson, Michael Griffin; brothers, Jimmy Holt, Rickon Holt, M.M. Holt, and Conrad Holt and her sisters, Mildred Scott, Eleanor Goodrich and Mary Lou Miller. Mrs. Holt is survived by her daughters, Jessie G. Turner and husband G.W. and Barbara G. Wade and husband Eddie, both of Franklin; daughter-in-law, Becky Griffin; grandchildren, George Turner III, Susan Joyner, Kim Marks, and Jennifer Warthan; great-grandchildren, Calli Joyner, Nathan Turner, Annabelle Turner, Jordan Marks, Mariah Marks, Shelby Pike, Maggie Pike, Avery Ruth Warthan and M.K. Warthan and a brother Earl Holt. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield, with the Rev. Jim Hyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Wakefield Cemetery. All in attendance are invited to a reception at Wakefield United Methodist Church after the service for a time of fellowship and remembrance. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wakefield UMC, kitchen committee, P.O. Box 87, Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. |
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Lloyd A. Rountree SUFFOLK - Lloyd A. Rountree, 83, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. He was a native of Hertford County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late George and Telea Rountree. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Winnie. He was also predeceased by his brother, John David Rountree and sister, Willie Mae Hoggard. He leaves to cherish his memory: son, Alan (Ellen) and granddaughter Kaitlyn, son, Steven (Wanda), grandson, Travis, step grandchildren, Justin (LeAnn), Heather (B.J.), and Nicholas, and step great-grandchildren Kayla, Christian and Kearstin. Lloyd enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and served in Naval Intelligence during World War II and the Korean War. Upon his release, he married the love of his life and started a family, his pride and joy. For more than 30 years, he was the advertising director for the Thorton's and Heileg-Meyers Furniture chains, and for Home Furniture and Furniture World in Norfolk. He continued to work at Carter's Furniture until his recent illness. Lloyd and Winnie were charter members of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and taught Royal Ambassadors. He served on the Southern Baptist Missions Board and the Blackwater Association. Lloyd conducted prison ministry for many years in Southampton County. A funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim George officiating. Interment will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk. Memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church for support of prison ministry, 1637 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. Lloyd was truly a beacon in the community and dearly loved by all who knew him. His love and sacrifice touched many lives. Teaching tolerance and forgiveness through the example of his life, he frequently said although most remember John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life," sometimes we forget the verse that follows, John 3:17: "For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him." |
Lois J. Sharp PORTSMOUTH - Services for Lois J. Sharp will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 5 to 7 p.m. |
Loretta H. Anongos VIRGINIA BEACH - Loretta H. Anongos, 78, passed away Dec. 25, 2010. Mrs. Anongos was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a member of St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church and the Baguio Fil-Am Association. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years, Julius C. Anongos; five sons, John Anongos and wife Lydia, Julius Anongos and wife Iris, James Anongos and wife Loretta, Daniel Giray and Fred Giray; a daughter, Bernadette Matson and husband, David and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Julius Ceaser Anongos. The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com. |
Louise Harkleroad King Louise Harkleroad King, 95, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at NHC of Bristol. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Henry Harkleroad and Florence Colley Harkleroad. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan M. King; sister, Madelene H. Watson; and brothers, Paul Harkleroad and Clyde Harkleroad. She is survived by her daughters, Danna Reynolds and husband Dennis, Bristol Tennessee, and Rachel Vick and her friend Jeff Lane, Hahira, Ga.; grandchildren, Derek Vick and wife Rachel, Dallas, and Susan Reynolds, Knoxville, Tenn.; one great- granddaughter, Abigail Kate Vick, Dallas; nieces and nephews, June Burnett, Holyoke, Mass., Ruth Holmes, Alpharetta, Ga., Richard King and Riley King, Bristol Tennessee; and a special sister-in-law, Nancy Westerfield, Bristol Virginia. Louise was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School and Virginia Intermont College, where she was president of the Day Students Organization. She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Frances Ernest Bible Class. She had served as president of the Presbyterian Women receiving a life membership in this organization. She worked with Meals on Wheels and numerous other church activities. Always an ardent supporter of her children and grandchildren, she was very active in PTA, the Tennessee High Band Boosters, and her girls' many equestrian endeavors. Louise was also a 25- year breast cancer survivor. There will be a graveside service at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2010, in Glenwood Cemetery with the Reverend J. Davis Whitesides officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1100 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN 37620; or Breast Cancer Research. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting |
Mrs. Louise Virginia Johnson Chambliss, formerly of 14278 Chambliss Road, Carson, Va., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va., She was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Prince George, Va., to the late Spencer and Adell Johnson of Prince George, Va., Mrs. Chambliss graduated in 1955 from the Disputanta Training School in Disputanta, Va. At an early age, she confessed Christ and joined the Providence Baptist Church, Prince George, Va. Later in years, she became a member of the Saint John Baptist Church in Stony Creek, Va. Mrs. Chambliss was very active in the church and served on the following auxiliaries: Missionary Society, Pastor's Aide, the Saint John Sister to Sister Fellowship Ministry and was a board member of the Saint John Child Development Center. She also served as the church secretary for 20 years. Mrs. Chambliss was also very active in the community in which she was a member of the Rolette Harper Tent #652, and served on the Stony Creek Volunteer Rescue Squad for 15 years as a certified emergency medical technician., She retired in December 1990 from the Titmus Optical Co. in Petersburg, Va., with 25 years of service. She was married to the late James William Chambliss of Carson, Va. From this union, five loving and devoted children were born: LaVerne Ford, Calvin Chambliss, William Chambliss, Virginia Grisham, all of Carson, Va., and Edwin Chambliss Sr. of Salisbury, Md. She has two daughters-in-law, Tysha and Carol Chambliss, and one son-in-law, Lawrence Grisham. Mrs. Chambliss leaves behind 12 grandchildren whom she loved and adored: Darrell, Morgan, Brian, Sam, Nikki, Mykel, Marquis, Alleah, Edwin Jr., Deva, Jennette and Chris. Mrs. Chambliss also leaves to cherish her memories three loving brothers, Melvin (Alfreda) Johnson, Hopewll, Va., James (Jean) Johnson, Prince George, Va., and Earnest (Elsie) Johnson, Carson, Va.; three other sisters-in-law, Frances Johnson, Prince George, Va., Mary Johnson, Prince George, Va., and Delphine Johnson, Petersburg, Va. She has three deceased sisters: Lucille Carruth, Maggie Johnson and Shirley Johnson; three deceased brothers, Lewis Johnson, Thea Johnson and Charlie Johnson. She also leaves behind a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and faithful friends, far too many to name., Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church, Carson, with the Rev. Ricky Holley officiating. The immediate family will assemble at the residence of her sister, Virginia Grisham, at 1651 Johns Road, Carson, at noon. Friends and other relatives will assemble at the church at 12:30 p.m. The remains will lie in repose at the church on Wednesday from noon until the hour of service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday., Services under the direction of Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Mabel Pearl Pearson Jordan "Her children stand and call her blessed." Proverbs 31:28 Mabel Pearl Pearson Jordan, 99, of Lynchburg, died, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at The Summit. She was the wife of the late Clarence Giles Jordan. Born Dec. 2, 1911, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Harper Pearson and Florence Wilkerson Pearson. Mrs. Jordan was a homemaker and a member of Park View United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Jordan is preceded in death by two daughters, Louise Jordan and Betty J. Robertson; one son, Clarence G. "Buddy" Jordan Jr.; three brothers, nine sisters and one grandson, Andrew Peebles. Mrs. Jordan is survived by one son, Thomas Jordan and his wife Jean, of Leesburg; one daughter, Dorothy J. Russell and her husband, James, of Forest; one sister, Ruby P. Coleman, of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Bob Malott; ten grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. A graveside service will conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Fort Hill Memorial Park conducted by the Rev. Phil Showers. There will be no scheduled visitation hours at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the residence of James and Dorothy Russell. Memorial contributions may be made to Park View United Methodist Church, 2420 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family. |
Mable W. Wills Mable W. Wills, 93, of Evington, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, while in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Saturday, Sept. 29, 1917, in Bedford Co., a daughter of the late Garnet Bruce Whorley and Clara Robertson Whorley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Richard Wills, two brothers, Warren Whorley and Watson Whorley and a grandson, Darren Wills. She was retired from Rubatex with over twenty years service and was also a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Howard W. Wills & wife, Melba, of Fla., William N. Wills & wife, Judy, of Evington, Leonard W. Wills & wife, Brenda, of Altavista; two sisters, Ruth Hensley, of Lynch Station, Mary Ashwell, of Bedford; three grandchildren, David Wills & wife, Laura, of Fla., Deborrah Watson & wife, Reggie, of Fla., Tamara Johnson, of Evington; four great-grandchildren, Duston, Hunter, Kellen and Traci as well as numerous nieces, nephews & many dear friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Autumn Care for the great care she received while living there and a thank you to the staff of Lynchburg General Hospital as well. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to make memorials please consider a donation to her church that she loved, Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Grant Harbridge, the Rev. Tim Dooley and the Rev. Luther Lemon officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday after 11 a.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston. |
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Adkins, our mother and father. Maggie 2004, Mitchell 1971. Remembering you today and always. Love you forever. Daughter Elnora, Margaret and Grandchildren. |
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Margaret Louise Hedges Margaret Louise Hedges, age 87 of Manassas, Virginia died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas., Mrs. Hedges was born January 18, 1923 in Manassas, Virginia, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Ludwig) Beavers., Survivors include three children, Shelby Shockley, Roger Cornwell, Sr. and Dennis Cornwell; two step children, Larry Hedges and Robin Hedges; two sisters, Joyce Ann Jones and Christine White; two brothers, Charles Beavers and Vernon Beavers and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren., The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas where funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 30, 2010. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Manassas., Condolences may be sent to |
Mary E. Anderson (Smithers) 7-27-25 to 12-23-09 In loving memory of our beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, who departed this life one year ago. We love and miss you - Sheila |
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Dr. Keith Taylor and staff, and to Dr. Patterson for their kind and compassionate care of Mary. The family also wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation to our parish nurse Bette Jones for her devoted and loving care of Mary. |
BATTERY PARK - Mary Jo Kent, 84, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. |
Mary Baker Watson BLUFF CITY, Tenn. Mary Baker Watson, age 78, 1065 Walnut Grove Road, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Bluff City on Jan. 10, 1932, to the late Walter J. Baker and Sylvia Johnson Baker. She attended Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Kastner; a granddaughter, Rebecca Kastner; three sisters; and seven brothers. Survivors include her husband, Howard T. "Truette" Watson Sr. of the home; five daughters, Diane Sells and husband Rondie, Tena Dowell and husband Mark, Karen Keck and husband Johnny, Sue Lockner and husband Wade and Tracy Nixon and husband Eric, all of Bluff City; one son, Howard T. "Howie" Watson Jr. and wife Vicki of Blountville; 12 grandchildren, Chris Kastner, Tim Kastner, Stacy Brown, Jessica Keck, Kody Dowell, Rachel Watson, Jamie Dowell, Josh Watson, Jake Keck, Ben Watson, Eli Nixon and Erin Nixon; and two great- grandchildren, Madison Chapman and Austin Brown. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mary Baker Watson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Eric Nixon and Rev. Scott Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the Chinquapin Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 12:30 2 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the church and at the residence anytime. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Foundation, 211 Center Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922; Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church, 1727 Chinquapin Grove Road, Bluff City, TN 37618; or Piney Flats First Baptist Church, 100 Cherry St., Piney Flats, TN 37686. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting |
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Maxie Compton BEE, Va. Graveside services for Mrs. Maxie Compton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tues day in the Sullivan Cemetery at Bee. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery. Online condolences may be made at |
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CARROLLTON - Maxine Layne Ward, 83, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. |
A funeral service for Mrs. Minnie Turner, 93, of 913 Covington Court, Waverly, who departed this life on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at her residence, will be held noon Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Waverly. The Rev. Kenneth Lee, pastor, will officiate and the Rev. Samuel Robinson will eulogize. The interment will be held in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave., Waverly. The family is asked to assemble at the residence at 11 a.m., Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. |
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B. Keith Morris CHESAPEAKE - Bryan Keith Morris, 49, passed away Dec. 21, 2010. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, ..... |
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Esther Morris PORTSMOUTH - Esther Morris, 84, went home to her Lord Friday, Dec. 24, 2010. She was born at Great Swamp, Fremont, N.C., ..... |
Myrtle Denton Atwood MARION, Va. Myrtle Denton Atwood, age 98, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in the Francis Marion Manor in Marion. She was born in Grayson County, Va., on May 8, 1912, to the late Garnett and Laura Miles Atwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elma Atwood Billings; and two brothers, Paul and James Atwood. Ms. Atwood was a member of the Troutdale Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by: her nieces, Evelyn Rutherford, Shirley Mitchell, Juanita Mitchell, Shelby Sage, Freda Baldwin, Janice Johnson, Nadine Barnett; her nephews, William Atwood, B.J. Atwood, James Atwood, Bob Billings, Ronnie Billings, Ellis Billings. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and 2nd floor staff at Francis Marion Manor for the wonderful care given to Ms. Atwood through the years. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 10:30-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately in the Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fairwood Cemetery Fund, c/o Debra Overbay, 1136 Chatham Hill Road, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
Myrtle Virginia "Kitty" Stout Taylor BRISTOL, Va. The burial for Myrtle Virginia 'Kitty" Stout Taylor will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at the Rosedale Baptist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers and flower girls will be friends of the family. Online condolences may be registered at |
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Dec 28, 2010 The funeral for Nathaniel Lowe, 89, of 400 Arrowhead Circle, Spencer, who died Dec. 25, 2010, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christian View Missionary Baptist Church in Spencer. The Rev. Cedrick T. Henry will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service and other times at the home. He was born in Madison, N.C., on Jan. 4, 1921, to Nicodemus Lowe and Ioney Gilmore Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lessie Elizabeth Wray Lowe; a son, Larry Lowe; two brothers, Jack Lowe and James Walter Lowe; six sisters, Peggy Phillips, Lelia Penn, Mamie Mathews, Cora Spencer, Missouri Walker and Evelyn Wray; and one great-granddaughter, Sarah Lowe. He attended Henry County Training School. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the honor of military police sergeant. He retired from Continental Can as a machine operator with 35 years service. He attended Christian View Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Usher Board, male chorus and adult Sunday school class. He also served as past Sunday school superintendent. Surviving are two daughters, Hazel Spencer of Spencer and Iris Sharpe; two sons, James Lowe and Robert D. Lowe, both of Spencer; sister, Juanita Rumley of Martinsville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. |
Nettie M. Greenough CHESAPEAKE - Nettie Mason Greenough, 90, of Chesapeake passed away Dec. 25, 2010. Nettie was born Nov. 27, 1920 in Erwin, N.C. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Jessie "Dee" Mason and Jesse Greenough and a son, Ray Mason. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and was loved by all. Nettie was an active member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church, a Past High Priestess of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of Chesapeake and a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Spangenberg, Carolyn Edwards and Marilyn Kizina; her son, David Mason; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin on Thursday with the family receiving friends from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com. |
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Odessa Burks Bradley Mrs. Odessa Burks Bradley, 87, of Naruna, departed this life on Dec. 25, 2010, in Lynchburg. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Clarence Burks and Mrs. Rosa Nowlin Burks. She was married to the late Mr. William Gordon Bradley Jr. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margaret P. Hood (Mack), of Altavista, Mrs. Phyllis B. Horsley (Charlie Earl), of Alexandria, and Mrs. Sybil Bradley-Dallas, of Naruna; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arnice Bradley, of Naruna; a son-in-law, Mr. James Miller, of El Paso, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Younger and Mrs. Elna Layne, of Naruna, and Mrs. Mollie Little (Earl), of Clayton, N.C.; and a brother, Mr. Owen Burks (Arleen), of Lynchburg; a sisters-in-law, Mrs. Louise Burks, Rachel B. Clark, and Martha B. Mason; a brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas Wade, of Naruna; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; fourteen great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra B. Miller; a son, Calvin E. Bradley; sisters, Betty Lee Wade, Westover Walker, Hassie Poe, Cora McDaniel, Emma Wade, and Lois Osbey; brothers, Charlie, Oliver, and Eron Cullis Burks. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec.30, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Baptist Church in Naruna, with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.JeffressFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are by Jeffress Funeral Home And Cremation Service, 304 Lusardi Drive, Brookneal. |
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Leonard M. Olivenbaum NORFOLK - Leonard M. Olivenbaum, 89, a resident of Heritage Hall, died Dec. 26, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital. Mr. ..... |
Opal Snow Collier, 84, of Charlottesville, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at home., She was born June 25, 1926, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Betty Snow. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Shirley T. Collier., Opal was a retired Registered Nurse from the University of Virginia Medical Center with 35 years of nursing. She graduated from the University of Virginia Nursing School as a part of the then Corps of Nurses. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church., Surviving her are two daughters, Cheryl C. Brunk and her fiancee, John Hanger, of Charlottesville, and Deborah C. Gaglio and her husband, Pete, of Midlothian; one son, T. Scott Collier and his wife, Kathy, of Macungie, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Tessa Hanger, Meredith Gaglio, John Gaglio, Chris Collier and Karen Collier; one brother, Harmon G. Snow and his wife, Hazel, of Silver Spring, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews., The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gregory Doull for his many years of compassionate medical care and numerous loving friends and neighbors, in particular, Jim and Mary Herndon., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow 3 p.m. in Stanardsville cemetery., The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. |
BARGAMIN - Paul Nelson We still love you and miss you. Mother and Dad |
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In Loving Memory Of Joan F. Palmer Dear Mommy, Another Christmas without you and things will never be the same. We miss you more ..... |
Patricia Ann Saltus Patricia Ann Saltus, age 71, died December 19, 2010 in Woodbridge, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Saltus and a brother, Robert Harrington. Patricia is survived by her two sons, Richard and Michael Saltus; her granddaughter, Julianna Saltus; one brother, Harold Harrington, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held in Idaho at a later date. Arrangements by A Dignified Funeral and Cremation Service, Triangle, VA. |
Patsy Ann, Harlowe Pond, Patsy Ann Harlowe Pond, 73, of Charlottesville passed away on Friday, December 24, 2010., She was born on October 8, 1937, in Advance Mills, to the late William and Hallie Burnett Harlowe. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Betty Breeden., She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harry C. Pond; her daughter, Ann Pond Dye and her husband, Robert, of Blacksburg, Virginia; and their children, Robert Dye of Norfolk, Virginia, and Katherine Dye of Blacksburg, Virginia. Also surviving her are her brother, William R. "Butch" Harlowe of Potomac, Maryland; and her brother-in-law, Milton Breeden of Advance Mills, Virginia., Patsy had worked for many years at Robert Musselman and Associates and had been a long-time member of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church., A brief memorial service will be held 1 p.m.Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Spring Hill Baptist Church in Advance Mills, Virginia, with interment to follow immediately at the church cemetery., The family will receive friends at Hill and Wood Funeral Home from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia Cancer Center in care of UVA Health System West Complex, 4th Floor Cancer Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. |
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A Celebration of Dimple's Life will be conducted 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church by Pastor Mark Grooms and the Reverend Thomas Dill Sr. with a reception following the service. The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 p.m. until service time at the church., A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville by the Reverend Ray Deese and Pastor Clay Marsh., Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, 434-239-2405, is assisting her family. |
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Prewitt Semmes Jr. of Cismont, died peacefully at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Monday, December 27, 2010, after a long illness., He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Faith Cameron Semmes, who died last June., Mr. Semmes is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Scripps Semmes; his daughter, Virginia Semmes Craven, of Miami, Florida; and two sons, John Ridgely Gardner and William Edmund Scripps Gardner of Palm Coast, Florida and Annapolis, Maryland respectively; his grandchildren are Cameron Semmes Stoll, Christopher Semmes Craven, James Stanton Craven II, William Edmund Scripps Gardner Jr., Elizabeth Scripps Gardner and Lindsey Ann Gardner., Both Mr. and Mrs. Semmes were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Prewitt Semmes Jr. was a respected and beloved member of the Charlottesville community for more than 40 years. He attended the University of Virginia, graduating in 1950. He returned to Charlottesville in 1962 and raised his family in Cismont where he and his wife have since lived., Mr. Semmes is most recently remembered for his contributions to the University of Virginia Medical Center. He served as the Executive Director of the Medical School Foundation and the Medical Alumni Association from 1995 until 2007. He was also actively involved with the University's Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as with the development of the Department of Palliative Care., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund for the University of Virginia new Cancer Center., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Grace Episcopal Church in Cismont. |
BRADBY - Rodney "Bubba" Sr. Happy Birthday with all our love. Thanks for all you gave us. Cake, Darling Baby & Man |
Redith L. Boblett PORTSMOUTH - Services for Redith Louise Boblett will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. |
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William E. Respess PORTSMOUTH - Services for William E. Respess will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth ..... |
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Dec 28, 2010 Richard Arthur Sennett Sr., 74, of 855 North Fork Road, Martinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Alice "Poppy" Sennett, of the home. Arrangements will be announced by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home. |
BELL - Richard "Billy" 04-27-29 - 12-26-09 We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence and often speak your name. But "thank You" for the memories that in our hearts remain. Love Ellen, Children & Grandchildren |
Richard Anderson Price Jr. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. Richard Anderson Price Jr., age 87, passed away at the VA Mountain Home Nursing Home on Dec. 27, 2010. He was born July 13, 1923, to the late Richard Price and Willie Mae McCready Price. He was a farmer, a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and a member of Spring Creek Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, Va. Mr. Price was the owner and operator of Midway Grocery in Bristol Virginia, and he had previously worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a veteran of the U.S., , having served having served his country in Northern France, Rhineland Central Europe as private first class, Anticraft Automatic Weapons Battalion with an honorable discharge. He was awarded the following commendations for his service: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, EuropeanAfrican Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three, , World War II Victory Medal, Honorable service World War II Button, Expert Rifle Bar, and Marksmanship Badge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Rock Price; and by three brothers; and three sisters. Survivors: son, Ray Price and wife Dawn Hayden Price; sisters, Violet Smith, Pearl Hayter, Lydia Stokey; grandchildren, Matt Price, Emily Price; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, from the Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Elder Mac McElroy officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol, Honor Guard. Online condolences may be registered at |
Robert Edward "Fish" Painter, Robert Edward "Fish" Painter, 49, of Waynesboro, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 25, 2010., He is survived by his father and mother, Jimmie M. Painter Sr. and Texie Lee Snead of Waynesboro; two brothers, Jimmie "Mack" Painter and Michael Wayne Painter of Waynesboro; two sisters, Deborah Blackwell and her husband, Albert, of Crimora, and Pamela Smiley and her husband, Jesse, of Goshen; and a number of nieces and nephews., A celebration of life service will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the Salvation Army Church in Waynesboro., A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery, the Reverend Scott Reese and Reverend Tyler Clem will officiate., In lieu of flowers, donations for expenses may be made to Pamela Smiley, 414 Bashaw Road, Goshen, VA 24439 or Mike Painter, 3 Ellis Lane, Apt. 1, Waynesboro, VA 22980., Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro is handling the arrangements. |
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Robert Robertson Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Russell Robertson Jr., 80, passed away Dec. 21, 2010 in his home. A native of Houston, Texas, he was the son of the late Bob and Sarah Grace Robertson. He retired from the United States Navy in 1981 as a captain after 32 years of service. He was a bishop and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a family history missionary to Zimbabwe, as well as in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a 1954 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Anne Capps Robertson; nine children, Grace K. Schlosser and husband Tom, Robert R. Robertson and wife Donna, Molly H. Simonsen, Gregory H. Robertson and wife Fabriena, Kate L. Green and husband Greg, Dr. Glenn L. Robertson and wife Deanie, Anne S. deJong and husband Hans, Christopher B. Robertson and wife Heidi, and Nancy E. Hedrick and husband Stephen; three sisters, Harline Holder, Judy Barnidge, and Patsy Melancon; 46 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Princess Anne and Edwin Drive in Virginia Beach. The burial with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Wednesday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or Humanitarian c/o The Mount Pleasant Ward, 412 Scarborough Drive, Chesapeake, VA, 23322. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. |
Robert "Bobby" Kent Troxell CHILHOWIE, Va. Robert "Bobby" Kent Troxell, age 65, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at his home. He was born in Washington County, Va., to the late Robert Lee Troxell and Mattie Greer Troxell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a two brothers, Bradley Pennington and Gene Greer; and two sisters, Geraldine Berry and Mildred Cable. Mr. Troxell was a, of the U.S., and a member of East End Baptist Church. He was a skilled sewing machine mechanic, had been a school bus driver for Smyth County Schools and had been employed with W & L Construction. He is survived by: two daughters, Tera Leigh Troxell of the home, Holly Troxell Berry and husband Johnny Oliver Berry, Chilhowie; one sister, Linda Troxell Guyer, Marion, Va.; a brother-in-law, Ralph Berry; a special nephew, Bryan Odham; special friends, Curt Wymer, Art Edmiston, Eddie McConnell, Bobby Dinsmore, Heavy Widener, many, many more. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie with full military honors rendered by the Francis Marion, Post 4667. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at |
Roberta Burge Baird Roberta Lee (Bertie) Burge Baird, 77, of Pumping Station Road, Appomattox, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at her residence. She was the wife of the late William Nelson Baird. Born in Appomattox County, on July 14, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Bell and William Fletcher Burge Sr. Bertie grew up in Trinity United Methodist Church and was a retired waitress. She is survived by two sons, William Chernault and wife, Raiza and Michael Chernault all of Appomattox; three daughters, Frances Lloyd and husband, Chris, of Lynchburg, Liz Harlow and husband, Sonny, and Bonnie Hendriks, of Appomattox; five grandchildren, Lance Chernault, Sarah Orlando, Brooklyn Pribble, Timothy Scruggs, and Joey Hendriks; four great-grandchildren, Sydney and Lacey Chernault and Isbel and Timothy Scruggs; two sisters, Lelia Martin and husband, Dick and Louise Roach and husband, Johnny, of Appomattox; sister-in-law, Eleanor B. (T T) Burge, of Gladstone; and a brother-in-law, Sammy Carter, of Appomattox. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard (Dick) Burge and Fletcher Burge Jr. and a sister, Dorothy Carter. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Robinson Funeral Home with visitation following until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Hospice of the Hills, 2097 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com |
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Robert Robertson Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Robert Russell Robertson Jr., 80, passed away Dec. 21, 2010 in his home. A native ..... |
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Lloyd A. Rountree SUFFOLK - Lloyd A. Rountree, 83, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. He was a native of Hertford County, North Carolina, ..... |
Ruby Esther Johnson Ruby Esther Johnson, 86, of Ebenezer Rd., Gladys passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Miss Johnson was born in Charlotte County, Sept. 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Fleming Hilary Johnson and Kate Tucker Johnson. She was a member of Falling River Baptist Church and a retired public health nurse for Campbell County. She is survived by one sister, Lois J. Elder, of Nathalie; special niece and nephew, Amy Johnson Waller, of Kenner, LA, Dale Rutledge, of Brookneal; a great niece, Jamie R. Wolf, of New Orleans, LA; great-great niece and nephew, Grace and Jacob; and a number of other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Doris Johnson, Eunice Owen, Thelma Arrowood; two brothers, Newton and Jack Johnson; a lifelong friend, Bailey Monroe. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Keith Williams with interment to follow in Staunton River Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of her sister, Lois Elder, 1073 Childrey Church Road., Nathalie. Henderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Brookneal is in charge of arrangements. |
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RUSSELL ADKINS SR It doesn't take a special day To bring you to my mind, For days without a thought of you are very hard to find. RIP & Merry Christmas DaddyRuss We Miss you! Love, your wife, kids & grandkids |
RALEIGH, N.C. - Ruth Copes, a resident of Raleigh, N.C., died on Dec. 20, after a brief illness. |
On Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, God in his infinite wisdom called Mother Ruth B. Kates, of 1116 St. James St., Petersburg, Va., home., Mother Ruth B. Kates (Grandma Ruth, Mrs. Ruth) was born on Oct. 4, 1922, to the late Waverly Byrd Sr. and Hanna Byrd. At an early age she received Christ in her heart and attended the Greater Bethesda Bibleway Church. She was a faithful member until her declining health. She was a Senior/Social Missionary, a member of the Greater Bethesda Senior Choir and the W.L.B. Chorale. Mother Kates was a woman of God who was an inspiration to her family and others. She was a prayer warrior and a woman of faith., She was a domestic worker, a companion provider and worked for the Petersburg Home for Ladies (Fillmore Street). Mother Kates had a giving heart; she would open her home to anyone who was in need. Even though she had seven children, she was a mother figure to many., She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Arthur P. Kates Sr.; four children, Arthur P. Kates Jr., Tulia Brown, Evelyn Kates and Mary Lou Kates; and 11 siblings., Mother Kates leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Annette (Paul) Foreman; two devoted sons, the Rev. Joseph (Marshall) Kates and Charles (Rosemary) Kates Sr., all of Petersburg, Va.; devoted sister, Nellie Reid of Philadelphia; one son-in-law, Gilbert Brown of Petersburg, Va.; one nephew whom she raised like a son, James Kates of Petersburg, Va.; 24 grandchildren (two devoted, Michael Kates Sr. and Dorcas Brown); 40 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; a host of cousins, other relatives, friends and devoted neighbors, and a special thanks to Appomattox on the River Nursing Home in Hopewell, Va., Funeral services will be conducted at noon Thursday from the Bethesda Bibleway Church, 459 Harding St., Petersburg; Dr. Willie L. Balthrop officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Dr. E.E. Warren. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The remains will rest at the church at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at 453 Graham Road, Petersburg, at 11 a.m., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
ASKEW - In loving memory of my darling wife, Sally L. Ford Askew, who passed away 10/23/06. Little we knew that day God was going to call your name. In life we loved you, darling, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide. Although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. I love you, darling, with all my heart. Your husband, Angus and all the family |
BOWLES - In loving memory of our daughter, Sherry A. Bowles. Merry Christmas. Love Always, Mom & Dad |
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Lois J. Sharp PORTSMOUTH - Services for Lois J. Sharp will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth ..... |
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Dec 28, 2010 Shirley Vernell Smith, 72, of Penhook, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She was born in Franklin County on July 30, 1938, to Charlie James and Elsie P. James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith. Surviving are three sons, Charles James of Penhook, David Smith of Rocky Mount and Robert Smith of Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Richard James and Guy James, both of Penhook, and Theodore James of Roanoke; three sisters, Patricia Evans of Cincinnati, Erma Preston of Boones Mills and Susan Muse of Martinsville; and two grandchildren. Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel in Rocky Mount with the Rev. Taylor Tolliver officiating. Burial will be in the Five Forks Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes before the service. |
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Corinne Shipp Starke VIRGINIA BEACH - Corinne Shipp Starke, formerly of the 1300 block of Buckingham Ave. in Norfolk, passed away Dec. 25, 2010. ..... |
In Loving Memory Of Deacon Stephen M. Harris April 12, 1924 December 22, 2003 An incredible father no longer with us, but his spirit lives on. We feel his presence with us during this holiday season. Remembering his wonderful smile and loving him always. Daughters Annette, Brenda, Jenny, Priscella and Family |
Steven Wade McDonald Steven Wade McDonald, 29, of Madison died Friday, December 24, 2010, in Madison County., A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Howellsville United Methodist Church Cemetery., Mr. McDonald was born August 12, 1981, in Front Royal, son of Michael L. and Margaret Thompson McDonald of Front Royal. He was employed with Lewis Tree Company. He loved his family and was a dedicated husband and father., Surviving with his parents are his wife Mallory T. McDonald; three children Madison, Abigail, and Kolten McDonald all at home; a brother Michael L. McDonald, Jr. of Front Royal; two sisters Sarah and Morgan McDonald both of Front Royal; his grandfather James Thompson of Front Royal; his wife's parents Denise Johnson of Front Royal and Michael Cubbage of Remington; his wife's brother and sister Matthew Cubbage and Elizabeth Johnson both of Front Royal; and his wife's grandparents James and Patricia Cubbage of Remington and Verna Ketcherside of Staunton., Pallbearers will be Jason Costello, Richard Costello, III, Jeffery Costello, Robert Atkins, Daniel Burke, and Samuel Reel., The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home., In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Steven W. McDonald Memorial Fund c/o Mallory T. McDonald, 719 Stockton Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630. |
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Elizabeth B. Stewart RICHMOND - Elizabeth B. Stewart, 98, widow of Clifton "Mike" Stewart, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. A memorial service celebrating her ..... |
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The family wishes to thank the faithful and tireless friends and caregivers who made this journey with her. In particular, the family is grateful for the fine medical care of Drs. John Q. A. Mattern II and Elizabeth Harden of Newport News and Drs. John Chute and Angela Johns of the Duke University Adult Bone Marrow Clinic, and their compassionate medical staff. |
Tecora Robinson Pace Mrs. Tecora Robinson Pace, 94, 711 Oakview Ave., Apartment 109, departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Pace and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., 423-764-8584 |
Funeral services for Theodore Bland, of 70717 Claiborne Road, Sutherland, who died suddenly at his residence, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday from the Wings of Faith Church, Jamestown Road, Petersburg; the Rev. Antonio A. Tucker officiating. Interment will be in the Rocky Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Sutherland., Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. |
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Dec 28, 2010 Thomas Earl Davis, 67, of 153 Lovell Lane, Martinsville, died Dec. 26, 2010. He was born in Columbia, Conn., on Feb. 2, 1943, to Richard Davis and Katherine Troxell Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Davis and Richard Davis. He was of the Christian faith. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Pauline Bernier Davis of the home; two sons, Mark Davis of Connecticut and John Davis of Florida; three daughters, Lynn Davis of Connecticut, Cara Hite of Glade Hill and JoEllen Rodriquez of Maryland; one brother, Fredrick Davis of Connecticut; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. |
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226; or the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, 13323 California Street, Omaha, NE 68154. |
Verline Annette Pribble Verline Annette Pribble 71, of Evington died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Born April 15, 1939, in Campbell County daughter of the late, Huty A. and Rena Hall Pribble. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil D. Pribble and one sister, Violet P. Akers. She was a member of Penuel Baptist Church. Verline was employed by General Electric for a number of years. She is survived by one brother, Houston G. Pribble; three sisters, Patricia P. Powell and husband, Willard, Lida C. Pribble and Cassie P. Rice and husband, Ryland all of Evington; a number of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to all of Verline's care givers. Memorial contributions may be made to Penuel Baptist Church, 2770 Wards Road, Altavista, VA 24517 or , 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas TX 75231. A celebration of Verline's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Penuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlton Gunter officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Diuguid Funeral Home & Crematory Waterlick and other times at the home of Lida Pribble 1806 Chapel Grove Rd. Evington. Arrangements by Diuguid Funeral Home & Crematory-Waterlick 237-2722. |
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Virgie Ellen Austin CASTLEWOOD, Va. Virgie Ellen Austin, 93, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, Va. She was born in Russell County, Va., daughter of the late Smith and Gertrude White Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeter F. Austin; and one son, Wayne Allen Austin. She is survived by four daughters, Isabell Blankenship and husband, Jessie Billips of Berwind, W.Va., Carolyn Dunn and husband, Richard of Daytona Beach, Fla., Irene Allison and husband, Jim of Mississippi, and Barbara Taylor and husband, Bill of Atlanta; two sons, Jeter Franklin Austin Jr. and wife, Robin of Lebanon, Va., and Bobby Lester Austin and wife, Terry of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two brothers, Beecher Cook of Hansonville, Va., and J.F. Cook of Johnson City, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Virgie Ellen Austin will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in the Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with Pastor George Jessee officiating. Committal services and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery, leaving at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Bobby Austin II, Anthony Austin, Jamey Grinstead, Bill Taylor, Jessie Billips, and Brian Akers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Austin family through our Web site at |
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"Ginny", Virginia Rose Barlow Rohs Virginia Rose Barlow Rohs, "Ginny", age 86, passed away on December 22, 2010 at Gainesville Health and Rehab Center., Virginia was born in Hanover County, on July 2, 1924 to Melvin and Lucy Williams Barlow. The Barlows had six children and Virginia was the last surviving child. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, John "Johnny" Rohs, Jr., he was a Marine Corps Corporal and was stationed at the Quantico base where they met and married on April 2, 1945. They moved to Chicago, IL and had their three children, after retirement they moved back to Northern Virginia., Virginia is survived by her daughter, Pamela Rohs-Gold and her husband David of Spotsylvania; her sons, Michael Rohs and his wife Vicki of Manassas, and Melvin Rohs of Calif. Her grandchildren are Christopher Rohs of Roanoke, Sharon Haney of Sacramento, Calif., Alyson Stoke of Anderson, Calif., William Gold of San Fran, Calif., Lynsi Kendrick and Katie Rohs of Manassas; five great-grandchildren, Lauren, Brian, Caleb, Aubrey, Addison, and Kaleb. She is also survived by two brother-in-laws, Frank Mckenzie of Occoquan and Johnny Woodle of Richmond, Va. and a host of the best caring nieces and nephews a person could have in their lives., The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd, Dale City, Va. on December 29, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m. A life celebration service will be held at the funeral home immediately following the visitation at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to , P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011. Arrangements by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home of Dale City, Va. |
BATCHELOR, Wilbur Alan "Chipper," 65, of Richmond, passed away December 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Jill; son, Jeff (Heather); daughter, Lisa (Mike); two grandsons, Bryce and Peyton; two brothers-in-law, Tom Redford of Richmond, Va., and Wallace Bryant of Sunset Beach, N.C.; nephew, Michael Borneman of Hampstead, N.C.; niece, Terri Sharpe of Charlotte, N.C.; and special loved one, Angela Ely. Mr. Batchelor was a 35-year member of the National Association of Realtors. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 1, 2011, 4 p.m., at Asbury Memorial UMC, 7151 Belmont Rd., Chesterfield, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Asbury or the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation. |
BRANCH, Walter Leslie "Johnny" Sr., of Richmond, Va., passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. He was born June 4, 1936 in Buckingham County to the late Artie and Lillian Branch. He is survived by his wife, Anne Iseman Branch of Richmond, Va.; two sons, Walter L. Branch Jr. "W.L." and wife, Cindy, of Manakin-Sabot and David W. Branch of Goochland; six grandchildren, Dana Harlow, Heather Munoz, Walter L. Branch III "Trey," David W. Branch Jr. "D.J.," Jakeb Branch and Amy Branch; six great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, David, Brandon, Kain, Cruz and Kaylin; one brother, Herman Branch of Buckingham; and three sisters, Bessie Landeree of Richmond, Ellen Wilkerson of Toana, Va. and Dorothy Bryant of Irvington, Va. Family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 27 at the West Chapel Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., where services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund Dover Baptist Church or Manakin Company #1 Fire and Rescue. |
HAMPTON - Wayne Joynes entered this life on Jan. 16, 1941 and departed it on Dec. 23, 2010. |
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Willmers L. White CHESAPEAKE - Willmers L. White of 1200 Richwood Ave. passed from earth to glory Friday Dec. 14, 2010 at The Allzwell ..... |
The University of Richmond will fly their flags at half-mast over the New Year's weekend as a salute to his memory. |
William E. Callahan VIRGINIA BEACH - William Edward Callahan, 69, formerly of Virginia Beach, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Raleigh, N.C. Bill was well-known from his years as the owner of Callahan Citgo on Independence Boulevard. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Ellen; his six children, Mary, Barbara (Gary), Paula (Chris), Billy (Trina), Jeri (Al), Brian (Jodi). He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren; his sister, Patricia; and family friend, Birna. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the or the American Diabetes Association . |
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Mr. William H. Jones, 90, of 1036 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. Arrangements to be announced by William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. |
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William L. Hiltibran VIRGINIA BEACH - William L. Hiltibran, 70, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. He was the son of the late Mary Catherine and Joe Hiltibran. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Micheline; sons, Billy and Mark; grandson, PFC J.T. Hiltibran; a brother, Chongo of Bellefontaine, Ohio; and his beloved horse, Doll whom he was feeding when he passed away. Mr. Hiltibran served 21 years in the U.S. Army; he served two tours, each in Vietnam and Korea and received the Bronze Star. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver.com. |
William E. Respess PORTSMOUTH - Services for William E. Respess will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 4 to 5:30 p.m. |
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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714. |
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John R. Wise Sr. PORTSMOUTH - John R. "Bob" Wise Sr., 80, of the 3500 block of Carter Road, died Dec. 26, 2010, in ..... |
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