Why do they still keep insisting that identity theft by illegals is a victimless crime?

I understand what these illegal alien advocates think they are doing even though I do not agree with it, but how can they think crimes like this are okay and should be forgiven?
Why do they think they should not be prosecuted for identity theft or having fraudulent documents?
Do not use the excuse as they don’t know what they are doing is illegal. They know they entered illegally and everything from then on is illegal. Who would believe that buying something like an I.D or S.S number is legal?
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Lake Co. sheriff: Arrest shows ‘devastation’ of illegal immigrant crime
By Tony Gordon | Daily Herald Staff
Published: 1/12/2010 12:53 PM | Updated: 1/12/2010 5:27 PMLake County Sheriff Mark Curran said the recent arrest of a Franklin Park man is another example of the havoc wrought by illegal aliens who commit crimes.
Sergio Uscanga, 26, is charged with identity theft and forgery for using the financial information of a Lake Villa Township man to work for four years.
Curran said Uscanga, who entered this country from Mexico, purchased the name and Social Security number of the 39-year-old victim.
Uscanga used the information to apply for a job at Banner Service Co. in Carpentersville, Curran said, and was hired Sept. 12, 2005.
This past December, Curran said, the victim received a letter from the Internal Revenue Service saying he owed taxes on the wages he had been paid from the job.
The man called police, and Curran said sheriff’s detectives tracked down Uscanga and arrested him Sunday morning.
“This case is another example of the devastation criminals who are in this country illegally can cause,” Curran said. “This victim will now have to spend months getting his credit straightened out and dealing with an IRS bill he does not owe.”
Curran, who has repeatedly called for harsh punishment and expedited deportation of illegal aliens who commit crimes, said it is estimated up to 50 percent of people in this country illegally have stolen identity information.
Uscanga, who is held on $ 50,000 bond, faces up to five years in prison if convicted and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 2.
As Debra said, all they have to claim is they did not know. Advocates claim they are doing this only to work and should not be prosecuted.
apache,they would use fake and stolen identities to get these license, how would that help.
No I blocked tony before, but it does no good because of HIS many accounts. I have One account, I need no more, thanks for asking.

But but but they just came here to make a better life for their families . My God whats a little crime got to do with that ? So what if they steal rob rape and plunder ? They are just poor people and uneducated so cut them some slack will ya ?

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Meet the Teacher

How excited am I to get to know my bloggy teacher friends better? Pretty darn excited I might say. Cara Carroll at The First Grade Parade is having a linky party! What a great idea Ms. Cara! You are such a smarty pants.

So here it goes...a little bit about me.This is me.. Both Summer and Winter Versions :) (Have a tan) (Need a tan)
I'm 31 years old and soon to be 32! (Man does that sound old). I graduated from Miami University with an Elementary Ed. 1-8 degree and have a masters in Reading from Xavier University. I've been teaching for 10 years. All 10 in first grade and in the same classroom (And as you can tell, I think 1st grade is FAB-U-LOUS!)
I am married to an amazing man who does dishes, laundry, cleans, fixes things, loves our boys and is an amazing father and hubby. We've been married for 7 years and together for 15! Almost half of my life. He's my high school sweetheart and one true love. He is a police officer and criminalist and is wonderful at what he does.*Although I'd prefer he use his degree in accounting so I could sleep easier at night.
I also have two adorable little men in my life. Drew is going to be four (my word!) next week, and Landon is one. They are full of energy and keep me on my toes!




I have wonderful parents! I don't know what I would do without them. My mom watches my babies while I teach and I feel so lucky.
I also have a little(well 28 year old)brother who lives in Chicago and is a financial analyst. He just got engaged to his adorable little fiance' Jaclyn (a soon to be teacher).


I love, love, love to shop! Especially for shoes and purses. I love spending time with family and friends, scrapbooking and blogging!
Now for the Q & A

Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t a teacher? A: Stay-at-home-momand party/event planner. I can plan a mean party. You should see the first birthday parties I threw. I'm a crazy woman!







Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Photography, scrapbooking, crafting, shopping and blog stalking.







Q: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I always wanted to be a teacher. My first grade teacher Mrs. Klein has always been my inspiration. She was amazing! I remember going to a local thrift store that sold teacher manuals for 50 cents and feeling like I'd died and gone to heaven.






Q: What are your guilty pleasures?
A: Diet Coke, Teen Mom {1 & 2}, Real Housewives (all of them, but I really loved the Beverly Hills girls), The Coach store!







Q: What is your biggest fear?!
A: Losing the ones I love. Being in a car accident. (I'm a freakishly defensive driver.) BED BUGS!







Q: When you’re on vacation, where do you like to go?
A: Grand Cayman, Disney World and Vegas!






Q: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
A: Be honest, be yourself and be kind.







Q: What do you value most in others?
A:Loyalty and Kindness.







Q: If you could choose one of your personality traits to pass down to your kids, what would it be?
A: My patience. I don't let things bother me and I try to see the best in others.







Q: If you could have lunch with anyone in the world….living or dead…who would it be?
A: I would love to have lunch with all of my bloggy teacher friends. Imagine if we all taught in the same school!
Now tell us one random thing about yourself:I was in the Ms. Teen Arizona pageant. No, I am not a pageant girl. Don't know what I was thinking, but it was an experience. I've also never eaten seafood. GROSS!!

Virginia Obituaries 02/02/2011

 

Aaron L. Williamson

Mr. Aaron Lavant Williamson, 45, of 1400 Garber St., Richmond, departed this life Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond., He was born on May 29, 1965, to Ruby "Williamson" Miller and the late Elijah C. Williamson, and was raised in Petersburg. He was educated in the Petersburg Public School system and attended Durham Technical Institute. Mr. Williamson was employed by Hill-Rom and Turn Key in Richmond., Surviving are: his mother, Ruby Miller; three daughters, Geneviéve "GiGi" Puryear, Abigail Vanessa and Beatrice Jaleah Williamson; a special friend, Tammy Puryear; one brother, Andre Williamson (Regina) of Petersburg; five sisters, LaRose Williamson of Jacksonville, Fla., Patricia Williams (Clarence) of Dinwiddie, Zelda McMillon (Keith) of Petersburg, Adrianne "Ressa" Williamson of Chesterfield, Chamika Miller of St. Joseph, Mo.; four nephews; 10 nieces; one aunt, Elva Coleman; one devoted great-aunt, Mryte McCrae of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a caring friend, Vita Coleman and family; a host of great-uncles, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to name., A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at the Chapel of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. The Rev. William N. Bland Jr., pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Petersburg, will officiate. The family may be contacted at 479-8254, mother, or 319-6029, sister., Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, Petersburg. Online condolences may be left at

 

 

Albert L. Britton

BRITTON, Albert L. Sr., of Richmond, departed this life February 1, 2011. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later. 

 

 

Alva Challenor (In Memoriam)

CHALLENOR In memory of my parents: my mother, Alva Lee Challenor, born October 25, 1904, passed away January 31, 1966. Forty-five years today, God called you home. I will not stop loving you. My father, Raymond Semmes Challenor, born June 28, 1906, passed away January 13, 1987. You were the very best, love you forever. Frances Butler

 

 

Ann Gunter

GUNTER, Ann G., 55, passed away January 27, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Rickie Gunter; daughter, Kristin Dideon; stepson, Kevin Gunter; devoted friends, Jen King, Gary Manica, Ray Barnett and Cathy Childress; godson, Jacob King; mother, Cynthia Gainey Rothrock; four brothers, one sister; beloved pets, Roxie Rae and Max. Remains rest with Wilson & Associates', 5008 Nine Mile Rd. A celebration of life and wake will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 6, at Glendale Ruritan Club, 6188 Charles City Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society. www.wilsonafs.com

 

 

Anne E. Parker

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Armetha Carolyn Pennington Corbin

Armetha Carolyn Pennington Corbin Armetha Carolyn Pennington Corbin, 90, of Stanardsville died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living in Stanardsville, VA. She was born March 29, 1920 in Harman, WV to the late George and Arfie Roy Pennington., Mrs. Corbin was a teacher for over 40 years and spent the last 20 working for Fairfax County schools. She absolutely loved teaching and loved her students and would still receive holiday cards and gifts of remembrance from students from more than 40 years ago., She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Fox and her husband, Lloyd of Charlottesville, three grandchildren, Michael Fox of Orlando, FL, Michelle Fox of Oakton, VA, and Heather Fox of Arlington, VA, and six siblings, Tony Pennington and Nealo Butcher both of Phoenix, AZ, George Pennington, Ray Pennington, Linda Pennington, Patricia Brunk, all of Newport News, VA., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rector B. Corbin, one sister, Fay Summerfield and two other siblings who both died at an early age., A private burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery., An online guestbook and tribute wall is available at, Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.

 

 

Arry T. Wilson 

Feb 2, 2011 The graveside service for Arry Thacker Wilson, 96, of Charlottesville, and formerly of Ridgeway, who died Jan. 29, 2011, was held Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Andrew Shanks officiating. Pallbearers were Tim Hunt, Steve Hunt, Rich Carter, Jim Wilson, Todd Foster and Randy Byrd. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Athearn, Norma

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Norma Jane Athearn CHESAPEAKE - Norma Jane Athearn passed away Jan. 30, 2011. A service will be held Thursday at 12:45 p.m. in Albert ..... 

 

 

Bernice Ellis Fisher

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Bernice T. Wright

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Bessie L. COOKE

Bessie leaves to cherish her blessed memory, two daughters, Lucile Carmichael (Thomas) and Hazel Carter (Vincent Sr.); three sons, Charles, Allen Leroy and Herman Cooke; six grandchildren, Thomas Jeffery (Cecilia) Carmichael, Shelia Morehead, Vincent (Giovanni) Carter Jr., Michael Cooke, Stephanie Carter and Nicole DeJarnett; daughter-in-law, Esther Mae Cooke; son-in-law, Warren DeJarnett; two great grandchildren, Kiana Carmichael and Brianna Carter and a host of nieces, nephews cousins and extended family members.

 

 

Betty Dixon

Betty B. Dixon EDENTON - Betty Bobbitt Dixon died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at the age of 84. Born Jan. 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Samuel L. and Inez P. Bobbitt and grew up on Harvey Street in Raleigh. She was graduated from St. Mary's School in Raleigh and Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. After marrying Richard Dillard Dixon Jr. they moved to his family home, Beverly Hall, in Edenton. In Edenton she contributed for decades to many civic causes and was active in numbers of local organizations including the Edenton Historical Commission, the Cupola House Association, and the Edenton Woman's Club. She was a member of the Junior League and the Colonial Dames. Betty was especially devoted to her church St. Paul's, and served for nearly 60 years as a member of the Episcopal Church Women. Betty was legendary for her generous spirit. She embraced her husband's family and the town of Edenton, and never said no to requests to open Beverly Hall to groups interested in history, architecture and historic preservation. She loved to entertain and she did so unfailingly. Following the death of her husband Betty moved to the former library on the property at Beverly Hall, where she enjoyed planning trips with her many friends and traveling with them around the world. Adored by her grandchildren, she spent countless hours with each of them during the last years of her life. She is survived by her son, Richard Dillard Dixon III and wife Susan Dotterer Dixon; her daughter, Betty Dixon Pruden and husband Mark Ducey Pruden, and her son, Samuel Bobbitt Dixon and wife Gray Thorpe Dixon. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Richard Dillard Dixon IV, Elizabeth Dotterer Dixon, Louise Manning Pruden, William Christopher Wood Pruden, Caleb Bradham Pruden, Annie Gray Nash Dixon, William Cheshire Badham Dixon, and Arabella Benbury Dixon. Other survivors include her sister, Nancy Bobbitt Thompson; nieces and nephews, Sanford Webb Thompson IV, Nancy Thompson Heathcote, and Elizabeth Thompson Roberson; cousins, Blossom Thompson Bennett and James W. Thompson, and their respective families. A funeral will take place Thursday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Edenton. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at Beverly Hall immediately after the burial. The family asks that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 548, or to the Edenton Historical Commission, 505 S. Broad St., both in Edenton, NC 27932. Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

 

 

Betty Ruth Murray

Betty Ruth Murray ABINGDON, Va. Mrs. Betty Ruth Murray, 78, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at her home. She was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Washington County, Va., and was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Jane Tolliver; a brother, Jack Tolliver; sister, Helen Casteel; great-granddaughter, Regina Eutsler; father-in-law, Gilmer Murray Sr.; brother-in-law, Donald Murray; and a daughter-in-law, Sabrina Murray. Survivors are her husband, Gilmer J. Murray Jr.; her daughter, Cynthia Murray of Abingdon; sons, Gilmer J. "Buzz" Murray III of Abingdon, Rick Murray and wife, Barbara of Charlottesville, Va., and Bobby Murray of Abingdon; three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Murray of Abingdon, Rosa Lee Snodgrass of North Carolina, and Peggy Hill of Bluefield, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Sonya Lee Roark and husband, Adam, Jackie Murray, Bethany Murray and special friend, Blake Forrester, Bobbie Jo Murray and special friend, Lance Campbell, Robert Murray, John Paul Murray, Penny Roach and David Murray; 10 great-grandchildren, Michael Allen Eutsler Jr., Alex Eutsler, Austyn Roark, Gilmer C. Murray, Aaden Eskridge, Russell Roach, Jason Roach, James Roach, Victoria Roach, Conner Murray and Lilly Murray; special friends, Chuck Wright and Willie; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ernest and Francis Murray, Lester and Lois Murray, Walter and Shirley Murray and Nellie Scyphers. Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Ken Holmes officiating. The family received friends beginning at 5 p.m.Tuesday. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Mt. View United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her three sons, Gilmer J. "Buzz" Murray III, Richard "Rick" Murray and Robert "Bobby" Murray; and Dean Murray, Andy Eskridge, Adam Roark, Robert Murray, John Paul Murray, Russell J. Roach Jr. and David Murray. The funeral procession from Farris Funeral Service will leave at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting

 

 

Bob Wood

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Budrick Barnett

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CHARLES ESTES

ESTES, Charles "Charlie" Daniel, 79, of Reedville, Va., passed away on January 29, 2011. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church, Burgess, Va., and was a retired lineman for over 40 years. His last employment was at Northern Neck Electric Coop. He was predeceased by his father, Clarence Estes; his mother, Carrie Estes Jones; and a brother, Harold W. Estes. He is survived by his daughter, Gloria J. Egan and husband, Bill, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sons, Daniel "Danny" R. Estes and wife, Rita, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jeff E. Estes and wife, Kim, of Moorefield, W.Va., and Paul A. Estes of Citrus County, Fla.; sister, Lois J. Poole of Maryland; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011 at Faulkner Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Burgess, Va. at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, Va. 22560. Online remembrances may be made at faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Carl W. Mahoney

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Carl Willis Mahoney, 77, of 2307 Waverly St., Hopewell, departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at his residence., He was born on March 13, 1933 in Miami to the late Major and Mattie Range Mahoney. Mr. Mahoney was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Miami, and spent two and a half years at Florida A & M University. He was retired from the U.S. Army with 21 years of dedicated service., Mr. Mahoney was a member of First Baptist Church, City Point, Hopewell, where he served in the tape ministry and with Vacation Bible School., He was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford P. Mahoney; a sister, Sandra Anderson; and one brother-in-law, retired Sgt. 1st Class Freddie J. Belfield., Surviving are: his wife, Inez B. Mahoney; brother, retired Maj. RMcKenna S. Mahoney; brother-in-law, Robert E. Belfield; and a host of other relatives and friends., A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at the First Baptist Church, City Point, Hopewell, where the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Rudolph Dunbar, will officiate. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg., Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.

 

 

Carol Dalton

Carol Ann Dalton VIRGINIA BEACH - Carol Ann Dalton, 76, passed away Feb. 1, 2011. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com. 

 

 

Carter, Maybelle

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Maybelle A. Carter PORTSMOUTH - Maybelle Aikens Carter went to be with her Lord Feb. 1, 2011. She was 88 years of age, born ..... 

 

 

Catherine S. Blevins

Blevins Catherine S. Blevins, 66, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at her home in Troutdale. She was born Aug. 7, 1944 at Madona, Md., to Theodore Fred Testerman and Ocie Ell Bauguss Testerman. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Jack Lamie of the home; daughter and spouse, Robin R. and Kelly Holt of Mocksville, N.C.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Norman and Judy Testerman and William B. and Doris Testerman; and sister-in-law, Leona Blevins of Dublin. Graveside service was conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Blevins Cemetery, Troutdale, with the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Charles A. Sadler

Mr. Charles Allen Sadler, 74, a longtime resident of Matoaca, went to be with this Savior Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, following a period of declining health., He was the son of the late Peter David and Mollie Bell Corning Sadler. Charles grew up in Petersburg and retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. in Petersburg, Va. He was a member of Matoaca Christian Fellowship. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Claudette Spencer Sadler; a son, Michael Allen Sadler; and grandson, Timothy Michael Edmonds., Survivors include his two daughters, Cynthia S. Edmonds of Ford, Va., and Catherine S. Sorensen and husband, Harley, of Chesterfield; one son, Thomas "David" Sadler and wife, Loretta, of Matoaca; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Nancy James of Colonial Heights, Millie Blackburn of Mechanicsville, Becky Douglas and husband, Alan, of Gloucester, and Virginia Richardson of Portsmouth; and his loving four-legged companion, "Puppy Skip.", The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted noon on Friday at Matoaca Christian Fellowship, 7700 River Road, Matoaca, VA 23803, with Pastor Ryan Atchinson officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Matoaca Christian Fellowship Building Fund. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at Matoaca Christian Fellowship immediately following the committal service. Condolences may be registered at

 

 

Charles Maples

Charles Riley Maples VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles Riley Maples, of the 3800 block of Shadow Lane, died Jan. 31, 2011. He was 87. Mr. Maples was born in Elizabeth City, N.C., to the late Mittie Davis Maples and Willard Wilton Maples. He was predeceased by his son, Duane Blair Maples; three sisters, Elma Brinn, Edna Fitzgerald and Nellie Mae Dillon; and brother, Lyle Maples. Mr. Maples retired from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia as a network equipment engineering manager. He had a net credited service record of 42 years which included a three-year special assignment with the Bell Telephone Laboratories of New Jersey. Mr. Maples was a veteran of World War II and served in the 20th Air Force, flying as a crew member in the 500th Bombardment Group of B-29 Superfortress long-range bombers operating from the Island of Saipan. He was credited with 35 combat missions flown mostly against mainland Japan, but also included action over Iwo Jima and Okinawa. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, five Air Medals, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. His unit was awarded two Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations. Mr. Maples was a former deacon at the Bon Air Baptist Church of Richmond and an active member of the Thalia Lynn Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Anna Alexander Maples of Virginia Beach; son, A. Craig Maples and wife Rebecca W. Maples of Chesapeake; daughter-in-law, Carol Maples of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Geraldine Smith of Chase City, Va., and Carol Phillippi and husband Maury Phillippi of Chesapeake; one brother, James Maples and wife Helen Maples of Virginia Beach; and two grandchildren, Justin Larkin of Pennsylvania and Monica A. Maples of Chesapeake. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3105, with Pastor Prentis McGoldrick officiating. A visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you consider making a gift to Thalia Lynn Baptist Church. You may pay your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Christine R. Gerogosian

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Ciampoli, Yolanda

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Yolanda M. CiampoIi NORFOLK - Mrs. Yolanda M. CiampoIi died Jan. 30, 2011 at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, she was 92. A native .....

 

 

Clarence O'Neil Lawson Jr.

He was born on July 14, 1937, in Charlottesville, the son of the late Clarence O. Lawson and Ruby Atkins Lawson. He was also predeceased by a wife, Viola Craft Oliff Lawson., Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lawson; son, Tony Dale Lawson and his wife, Carolyn, of Prospect; son, Carrol B. Lawson of North Carolina; daughter, Wanda Peterson and her intended, Venable Hurtt, of Charlottesville, Virginia; daughter, Helen Melear; son, Marvin Oliff Jr.; daughter, JoAnn Grubbs and her husband, John; son, James Oliff; three brothers, Andy, Louis and Roger Lawson; a sister, Barbara Siedman; and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Palmyra with the Reverend Warren Tillman and the Reverend Lewis Lawson officiating., The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.

 

 

Clayton, Louis

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Louis W. Clayton DREWRYVILLE - Louis Winfield Clayton, 80, a retired principal of Courtland Elementary School, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Louis is survived ..... 

 

 

Clyde Pitchford Jr.

Clyde B. Pitchford Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Clyde B. "C.B." Pitchford Jr., 56, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals. com 

 

 

Conceicao Freitas

Conceicao Freitas VIRGINIA BEACH - Conceicao "Connie" Freitas, 92, left this earth to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Born May 24, 1918 in Gaula, Madeira, Portugal, Connie left to live in Brazil for several years before immigrating to the United States in 1968. Living in Connecticut, Connie worked many years for Aetna Insurance before retiring and returning to her beloved homeland, the beautiful island of Madeira. Following the death of her husband, Jose, Connie left Madeira and arrived in Virginia Beach to live and became a faithful member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Connie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jose Freitas and daughter Rosa Maria. Left to cherish Connie's memory are sisters, Rosa Nunes and Gloria Goes; sons, Jose and Maurcio Freitas; daughters, Mary Jo Freitas and Maria Fatima Cromwell; son-in-law, Joe Cromwell and a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends, all who came to love this special and beautiful woman who brought much joy to all our lives. A service will be held Friday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 712 Little Neck Road in Virginia Beach. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to assist the St. Nicholas Catholic Church parable project, 712 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

 

 

Crutcher, William

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 1:00 AM 

William L. Crutcher PORTSMOUTH - William Leslie Crutcher, 86, passed away Jan. 30, 2011 at his daughter's home in Virginia Beach. Born to John .....

 

 

Curry C. OBENSHAIN Jr.

GLOUCESTER - Curry Cooper Obenshain Jr., 60, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 in Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. He was born in Bethesda, Md., to the late Curry C. and Elizabeth Brown Obenshain Sr. 

 

 

Curtis Hagwood

Curtis E. Hagwood PORTSMOUTH - Curtis Eugene Hagwood, 85, passed away Jan. 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 2, 1925 to Akey M. and Hazel E. Hagwood in Portsmouth. He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in 1943 and went on to graduate from the University of Miami with a BBA degree in 1950. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II where he received his Silver Wings and was commissioned as a flight officer. In 1952, he joined his brother, Mahlon and father operating the Sunset Manor Motel. In 1967, he also began operating the Sunset Manor Restaurant in addition to the Motel. In 1994, he retired from day-to-day operations of the motel and restaurant. Since that time there has been plenty of boating and fishing. Curtis was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris H. Dawson and brother, Robert S. Hagwood. Surviving him are his wife of 52 years, May Kuhn Hagwood; three children, James A. Hagwood and "special" daughter-in-law, Debbie French, Timothy E. Hagwood and Donna Hagwood Roane and husband Morgan; a brother, A. Mahlon Hagwood Jr.; a sister, Jeanne H. Steele; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and their families. A memorial service and reception to celebrate his life will be held at Green Acres Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Walter Hunting will preside. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate. org.

 

 

Curtis L. Andrews

Curtis Lee Andrews, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011., He was a native of Petersburg, and was the son of the late William Wesley and Kathleen Hamm Andrews, and was also preceded in death by his son, Marvin H. Kennon. He was a retired, veteran and a retired lab technician with Allied Chemical of 40 years of service. Curtis was an avid golfer and fisherman, loved to travel too., He is survived by two daughters, Debra and husband, Lynn "Butch" Williams, and Kelly Andrews; former wife and loving friend, Joyce and Jack Palfi; son, Jerry Kennon and Theresa; five grandchildren, Michelle Hahn and her husband, Lee Williams, Terry Hahn and wife, Erika, Jonathan Andrews, Jessica Newsom and Madison Kennon; two great-grandchildren, Madison Williams and Olivia Hahn; two loving friends, Gail Melchor and Bob Perot., A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at

 

 

DORIS HARRELL

HARRELL, Doris M., 86, resident of Richmond, Va., died peacefully at 1 a.m. on January 31, 2011. She was a resident of Lakewood Manor Baptist Retirement Community at the time of her death, and has been among family and friends throughout. Doris was born on July 27, 1924 in Goochland County, Va., to Sylvia Piercey Mills and Walter Raleigh Mills. She was the first of seven children (five sisters and two brothers). Doris graduated from John Marshall High School in Richmond, Va., and then from the Westhampton College of the University of Richmond in 1945 with a Bachelor's degree in liberal arts with a focus on Spanish language, literature, and foreign relations. After graduation, she worked at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C., and traveled extensively throughout Latin America. In 1956, she married then Captain Louis J. Harrell, USAF (deceased, April 19, 1992). She traveled extensively as an Air Force wife throughout Europe and the United States, until settling in Alexandria in 1966. In 1969, she became the first English as a Second Language teacher in Fairfax County, Va., and subsequently transferred to Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Va., where she taught Spanish until retiring in 1987. She earned a Master's degree in Organizational Management in 1980. For over 25 years, she was deeply involved in the life and work of the First Baptist Church of Annandale. Politically and socially liberal, she supported numerous charities and political action organizations, most notably the Democratic Party and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Doris is survived by her two sons and their wives, Louis J. Harrell Jr. and Christa Kline Harrell, and John Robert Harrell and Patricia Almond Harrell; by her grandchildren, Henry Robert Harrell and Ellen Elizabeth Harrell; by her sisters, Christine Holmes, Adriel Cross, and Carol Jordan; by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law, and dear lifelong and new friends. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, (804)270-6321. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Lakewood Manor Baptist Retirement Community's Sims Center at 1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, Va. 23238, (804)740-2900. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a date and time to be determined. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lakewood Manor Benevolence Fund c/o The Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation, 1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, Va. 23238.

 

 

Dalton, Carol

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Carol Ann Dalton VIRGINIA BEACH - Carol Ann Dalton, 76, passed away Feb. 1, 2011. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com . .....

 

 

Daniel T. HARDY

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David A. GARRETT Sr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon at First Church of Newport News Baptist on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Friday. The family will receive friends at the home of his brother Milton, 116 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, Va.

 

 

Dexter Lee "Buck" Blair

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Diane Gordon

GORDON, Evangelist Diane Coleman, 63, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on January 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivory and Mae Frances Coleman Sr.; and granddaughter, Brittney Vanzego. She leaves to cherish her loving and devoted memory two daughters, Tonya Vanzego and Kelly Boston (Calvin); four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, February 3, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Celebration of Life Services 3 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Interment private.

 

 

Dixon, Betty

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 1:00 AM 

Betty B. Dixon EDENTON - Betty Bobbitt Dixon died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at the age of 84. Born Jan. 30, 1927, she was .....

 

 

Donte L. BLAND

NEWPORT NEWS - DontE Lavar Bland, 25, passed away Jan. 30, 2011.A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel. Altmeyer Funeral Home – Denbigh Chapel, Newport News, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be made by visiting

 

 

Doris Dalton

Doris Franklin Dalton Doris Franklin Dalton, 79, of Salem Road, Spout Spring, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at her residence. She was the wife of Avery Malcom Dalton. Born in Appomattox County, on Feb. 21, 1931, she was a daughter of the late D. Julian and Edith Jamerson Franklin. Doris was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she served as assistant music director and was a former Sunday School Teacher and pianist. She retired from Courtland Manufacturing and was a member of Post #104 American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Janice Torrence, of Spout Spring and Tommy and Melanie Dalton, of Lynchburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Kenneth Jones, of Spout Spring, Linda and Donnie Almond, of Appomattox, and Melinda and Dwayne Shores, of Drakes Branch; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Anne Weakley, of Appomattox and Mildred Jean and Bobby Dunnam, of Spout Spring; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence K. and Helen Franklin, of Blue Ridge; a sister-in-law, Gwen P. Franklin, of Appomattox; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, George C. (Shine) Franklin. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Howard Rosen Jr. and the Rev. George Kreidel. Burial will follow in Spout Spring Baptist Church. The family will be at the residence. The visitation will be held in her home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Those wishing to make memorials please consider Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1663 Mt. Rush Hwy., Dillwyn, VA 23936. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family and an online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com

 

 

Doucette, Lillian

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Lillian S. Doucette VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillian S. Doucette, 88, passed away Jan. 29, 2011, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born .....

 

 

E. Wayne Reynolds 

Feb 2, 2011 The funeral for E. Wayne Reynolds, 90, of Martinsville, who died Jan. 30, 2011, was held Tuesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with the Revs. Ron Gardner and Francis Martin officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard and burial rites by the Masonic Lodge. Pallbearers were members of the Martinsville Police Department Honor Guard: Chief Mike Rogers, Jay Stout, Danny Wimmer, Sandy Hines, Robbie Haynes, Vollie Norris, Robbie Jones, David Mena, Ronnie Wray and Jim Lovell.

 

 

Eddie Mae Coleman

COLEMAN, Mrs. Eddie Mae Turner, of Richmond, entered into eternal life on January 29, 2011. She is survived by one son, Barry Turner; two grandchildren, Candice "Nikki" Turner and Chavonne Cooper; one great-granddaughter; sister, Estelle Watkins; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and the Great Hope Baptist Church family. Homegoing services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St. Dr. Earl Bledsoe, pastor officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

 

 

Edgar D. Donovant 

Feb 2, 2011 The funeral for Edgar Daniel Donavant, 82, of Martinsville, who died Jan. 29, 2011, was held Tuesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville with the Rev. Dr. Michael Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Daryl Mayo, Jason Winston, David Gunter, Hubert Ray, Mike Dorton, McClain Dorton and Brad Harrison.

 

 

Edith English

Edith Elizabeth Dunaway English Edith Elizabeth Dunaway English, of Roanoke, VA went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2011. Born October 7, 1918, she was 92 years young and loved by more than she could ever realize. She was the owner of the Flamingo Restaurant in Salem, VA for many years. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She always had a way of making everyone around her feel special. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Willie English. Her parents, also deceased, were Alexander (Bink) and Belle Trent Dunaway. Also preceding her in death were her beloved sisters and brothers, Virginia Schenker, Zander (Hallie) Dunaway, Lena Jones, Lottie Lovelace, Lewis Dunaway, and Madeline Warren. She is survived by Lisa Mahaley, her niece whom she raised as her daughter, Jean Pollock a very special and close family friend, and her nieces and nephews, Ted and Linda Jackson, Garnet Muehlhausen, Carleton and Hazel Jackson, Rodessa and Ron Bowling, Regina Guthrie and Thomas Hall, Candace Ellington and Mark Barker, Priscilla Murphy, Michelle and Chris Bucklew, Lewis and Gert Dunaway, Lynn and Van Vanhoy and special great nephew Donnie Ray Jackson and Renee. She left behind numerous great nieces and nephews that loved and adored her very much, special caretaker and friend Linda Edwards and special companion Susie (her dog). She is also survived by stepdaughter, Vickie Johnson and step grand children Victoria Johnson and R.D. Shook and Kelly. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2011 at Kedron Baptist Church by the Rev. Michael Dodson and Rev. Brian Reynolds with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Belmont Baptist Church, 825 Stewart Ave., S.E., Roanoke, VA 24013. Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com.

 

 

Elia Hannah Billings

Elia H. Billings, Elia Hannah Billings, 77, of Lake Monticello, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at her home., She was born on August 15, 1933, in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late John Cussen and Hannah Reilly Cussen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Billings; and a sister, Frances Brennan., Elia was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church where she enjoyed participating in the church's yard sales. She lived in Oakdale, Long Island, New York, for thirty years and moved to Lake Monticello in 1993. During her working years she worked as a secretary for years with New York Life Insurance and then the Kings Park Psychiatric Center., Surviving her are a daughter, Deborah A. Billings of Lake Monticello; two sons, Kevin M. Billings and his wife, Cathryn, of Burke, Virginia, and Henry R. Billings and his wife, Nicole, of Richmond; and seven grandchildren, Rosemarie Billings, Daniel Billings, Gabriella Billings, Ryan Billings, Jillian Calip, Spencer Calip, and Maya Calip., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Palmyra. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be private.

 

 

Ellie May Hartman

Hartman Ellie May Hartman, 87, died on Jan. 29, 2011, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mary Tuggle Aistrop; her husband, Richard Hartman; and a grandson, Edwin Hartman. Survivors include two sons, Ernest Hartman and wife, Darlene, of Saltville and Garnet Hartman of Elkhart, Ind.; two daughters, Virgie Brown of Ocala, Fla., and Lucille Smith of Saltville; 11 grandchildren, Lucinda Allison, Marlo Adair, Kimberly Griffey, Kristina Taylor, David Hogston, Mark Hartman, B.J. Smith, Stacy Smith, Richard Perkins, Selwyn Brown, and Josiah Brown; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Elder Ken Presnell officiating. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the services. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Aistrop Family Cemetery with Richard Perkins, Lloyd Price, Caleb Price, Levi Allison, Wade Taylor, Isaiah Griffey and Brandon Cook serving as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Emerson Cornett Gambill Sr.

GAMBILL, Emerson Cornett Sr., DDS, age 94, passed away February 1, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born in Harrisonburg on March 16, 1916, the eldest son of John Randolph Gambill, DDS and Alice Filler Gambill. He graduated from Harrisonburg High School, Bridgewater College, and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, where he was also a member of Delta Sigma Delta Professional Fraternity. He served during WWII with the 31st General Hospital in the New Hebrides and the Philippines. His wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Bailey Gambill, preceded him in death. He is survived by his three children and two grandchildren: his sons, Emerson C. Gambill, Jr, DDS and Travis B. Gambill, both of Harrisonburg, his daughter, Lin Gambill Rasmussen, and his grandsons, Drury S. Rasmussen, who is married to Lea Schon Rasmussen, and Marc Emerson Rasmussen, all of Richmond, Va. He is the brother of Aurelia Gambill, Dr. J. Randolph Gambill Jr., Joseph Gambill, Kenton Gambill, the late Florence G. Norris, the late Victor Gambill and Hamilton Gambill. Additionally, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children whom he thoroughly enjoyed. Dr. Gambill practiced dentistry for 35 years in Harrisonburg, retiring in 1984. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, an active member of the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association (past president), the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Dental Society, the Northern Virginia Dental Study Club (past president) and also a past dental staff member at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong member of Harrisonburg Baptist Church having served as church deacon numerous times, as well as being a member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher. He served as a leader with the Boy Scouts of America, and was a past member of the Citizens for Better Schools. He was a true gentleman, lived his life with integrity and caring for all regardless of station or situation. His sense of humor was greatly appreciated by all. His body will be cremated at the Lindsey Cremation Chapel in Harrisonburg and services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Harrisonburg/Rockingham Free Clinic at 25 West Water St., Harrisonburg, Va. 22801, directed "for dental care."

 

 

Emily Shambley

Emily R. Shambley NORFOLK - Emily R. Shambley passed away Jan. 27, 2011 at Thornton Hall. She was born Jan. 30, 1925, to the late John L. and Sallie Cheeks. She is survived by three children, John L. Cheeks, Madeenah Qayyum and Narda Shambley. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Faith Christian Center, 1066 Norview Ave. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

 

 

English, Robert

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Robert N. English VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert N. English, 87, of the 4400 block of Trinity Court, passed away Jan. 30, 2011 in his ..... 

 

 

Enit B. "Chuck" GILL

The family would like to express their sincere thanks for the special care given by Dr. Frank Seney and Renal Advantage, Inc., during Chuck's illness and dialysis.

 

 

Ernest JONES

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Wilson of Hampton, Va.; brother, Nathaniel Jones; sisters-in-law, Vivian and Alice Jones of New Jersey; brothers-in-law, Sedric Orvin and Perrin Wilson of Virginia; a host of nieces and nephews.

 

 

Evans, Gloria

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM

Gloria J. Evans VIRGINIA BEACH - Gloria Jean Evans passed away Jan. 28, 2011. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in ..... 

 

 

Evelyn B. ROOKSTOOL

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Peninsula Memorial Park with Chaplain Klaire Jameson officiating.

 

 

Evelyn GILBERT

Lynn was predeceased by her parents, Rufus Green and Inez Stacy Coldwell; her husband, Daniel F. Gilbert; and one brother, Rufus Green Coldwell Jr.

 

 

Frances Chewning Davis

Frances Chewning Davis, 44, of Partlow, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011., She was born on January 9, 1967, in Charlottesville, a daughter of the late Sylvester Lee Chewning Jr. and Gertrude Weaver Chewning. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Ray Chewning., She is survived by her husband, Richard J. Davis of Partlow; two sons, Andrew J. and Matthew R. Davis, both of Partlow; two brothers, Warren L. and Wayne E. Chewning, both of Orange; numerous nieces, nephews and a special family member, Robbie Morris., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange with interment at the Graham Cemetery. Dr. Richard Goble will officiate., The family will receive friends from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, prior to the service., Preddy Funeral Home of Orange is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Frank L. Sheets

Frank L. Sheets CHILHOWIE, Va. Frank L. Sheets, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at the Hands Of Grace Assisted Living Center surrounded by his family and friends. Frank was a member of Chilhowie Church of God and had worked at Mt. Roger's IDC for 33 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Cora Blevins Sheets; a sister, Edith Sheets; a brother, Paul Sheets; two nephews, Sammy Dowell and Joe Wolfe; and a brother-in-law, Jack Dowell. Survivors include: one sister, Edna Dowell; an aunt, Mary Sheets; a niece and nephew, Sue Wolfe, Bobby Dowell and wife Chris; his great-nieces and great- nephews and great-great- nieces and great-great-nephews, Tim, P.J., Hannah and Anna Sue Wolfe, Robbie, Kayla and Annabelle Dowell, Julia, Emily and Joel Brooks, Ashley, Sam and Bailey Kennett; special cousins, Bob and Darlene Lyles, Ruby Shuler, Diana Doss, Kathy Spencer, Roger Blevins, Gene Blevins, Carolyn Powers, Brandy Anderson, Kayla Mercer and Kelly Spencer-Hill; a special friend, Josephine Doss. The family would like to say a special thank you to Hands of Grace Assisted Living, Chilhowie Home Nursing & Hospice Co. and staff and co-workers of Mt. Rogers IDC for all the kindness shown to them. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with Rev. Chuck Herrell and Buddy Wagoner officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chilhowie Baptist Church, P.O. Box 838, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at

 

 

Frank Sheets

Sheets Frank Sheets, 82, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, in the Hands of Grace Health Care Center in Seven Mile Ford. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie.

 

 

Frederick W. ALTEMUS

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held privately. 

 

 

Freitas, Conceicao

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Conceicao Freitas VIRGINIA BEACH - Conceicao "Connie" Freitas, 92, left this earth to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, surrounded by ..... 

 

 

George B. Franklin 

Feb 2, 2011 The memorial service for George Bernard Franklin, 84, of 3687 Dillons Fork Road, Fieldale, who died Jan. 28, 2011, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Bethel Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Garner officiating. He was born March 20, 1926, in Henry County to Henry Harrison Franklin and Della O. Franklin. His parents preceded him in death. Franklin served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of Mount Bethel Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Frances Long Franklin of the home; a daughter, Linda Franklin Hube of Durham, N.C.; two sisters, Mildred Franklin Joyce of Virginia Beach and Aileen Franklin Fleming of Martinsville; a brother, William Franklin of Martinsville; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Gladys Fay Falls

Gladys Fay Falls, Gladys Fay Falls, 63, of Bryant Hollow in Elkton, Danced into Heaven on Sunday, January 30, 2011, from her home., She was born on October 1, 1947, in Elkton, a daughter of Pauline "Peggy" Davis Cubbage and the late Russell Davis. She was preceded in death by a son, Victor Falls; a brother, McKinley Davis; and grandparents Arron and Arnold "Bo" Davis., Gladys attended the Lucy F. Simms School in Harrisonburg and was a devoted member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church, where she was vice president of the choir. She was a 34 year employee and once served as the union steward with the Genie Company in Shenandoah until her health began to fail. She was a member of the Bryant/Davis family reunion committee and an outdoors person that enjoyed animals, working crossword puzzles and spending time with all her family., In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Stacey Falls and Alhaji Sheriff of Grottoes; five sons, E. Lawrence III and Sherry, A.C. "Charles" and Jackie, Scott and Sheryl, Lee and Sarai Morral, and Tracey N. Falls, all of Elkton; two grandchildren, Latoya Wallace and Alishia Falls; three great-grandchildren, Kariah and Kadaya Wallace and Nalasyn Yeary; five brothers, Leroy Davis, Lester Davis and Russell Davis all of Elkton, Chris Cubbage of Shenandoah and Charles Cubbage of Staunton; seven sisters, Vonisa Cubbage and Bernice Mouberry of Elkton, Victoria Bryant of Verona, Renettea McKinney of Alexandria, Nerita Dandridge of Bridgewater, Patricia Elliott of Mathias, West Virginia, and Beverly Jones of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles and many people that loved her., Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Interment will follow at the Bryant Hollow Cemetery near Elkton., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at the funeral home., The family asks that all food be taken to the Gooden Brothers, Post 9292 Social Hall on Rt. 33 near Elkton where a meal will be served following the committal. All are welcome to join the family at this time for a celebration of her life., Memorial contributions may be made in her memory for ovarian cancer research to the Hahn Cancer Center, 2008 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801., Condolences may be presented at

 

 

Gloria Evans

Gloria J. Evans VIRGINIA BEACH - Gloria Jean Evans passed away Jan. 28, 2011. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in New Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 Fentress Road, Chesapeake. Beach Funeral & Cremation Services Inc.

 

 

Hagwood, Curtis

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Curtis E. Hagwood PORTSMOUTH - Curtis Eugene Hagwood, 85, passed away Jan. 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. ..... 

 

 

Harold Edward Gilliam

Harold Edward Gilliam BRISTOL Harold Edward Gilliam, 83, also of Big Stone Gap, Va., passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Gilliam; and his parents, Robert W. and Sallie Gilliam. Harold attended Big Stone Gap schools before going into the U.S. Army in 1947. After his tour of service, he attended Hiawassee College for two years and East Tennessee State University for two years where he completed his B.S. degree. Harold received his Masters Degree in education and school administration from the University of Virginia. He taught school and coached football in Wise, Norton, Castlewood, and Spotsylvaniab High Schools in Virginia. After his teaching and coaching career, he worked in business administration in rehabilitation for several counties in Eastern Virginia. He and his family moved to Bristol Virginia where he went into the retail business as owner and operator. He is survived by his wife, Joneva Gilliam of the home; four brothers, Bud and wife, Jane, Fred and wife, Jean, Carl and wife, Janet, and Garnett and wife, Carolyn, all of Big Stone Gap. Several nieces and nephews and friends also survive him. The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb 3, 2011, from noon to 1 p.m. at Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Richard Panell of the Suburban Christian Church of Bristol Virginia. Graveside services will follow in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Suburban Christian Church, 201290 Wood Howell Road, Bristol, VA 24202. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign the guest book at

 

 

Harold Johnston "Jay" McGee Jr.

Harold Johnston "Jay" McGee Jr., Harold Johnston "Jay" McGee Jr., 47, died on Monday, January 24, 2011, in Durham, North Carolina., Jay was born in Norfolk on April 7, 1963. He attended Charlottesville public schools, and received a degree in history from Radford University., He is survived by his mother, Mary and husband, Sam Fisher, of Charlottesville; his father, Harold and wife, Gayle McGee, of Jacksonville, Alabama; sister, Margaret and husband, Kip Gobin, of Charlottesville; brother, Matthew, and wife, Lisa, and son, Dylan McGee, of Jackson, Wyoming; brother, Andrew McGee of Jacksonville, Alabama. Also surviving are son, Garth and his mother, Cynthia McGee, of Hickory, North Carolina; stepbrother, Michael Fisher; and stepsister, Laura Fisher of Dallas, Texas; and wife, Becky, of Newport News., A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Saint Paul's Memorial Church, 1700 University Avenue, across from The Univeristy of Virginia Rotunda, Charlottesville. The Reverend Ann Willms will officiate. Interment will follow, directly, in Arrington, Virginia, where Jay will be buried at the cemetery adjoining the Woodland Baptist Church. The church is 30 miles south of Charlottesville, on US 29, opposite VA 56. Address: 4434 Thomas Nelson Highway (US 29)., The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. The funeral home is located at 201 North 1st Street, Charlottesville., The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to the Charlottesville Free Clinic, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Clinic donations separately can be done on-line.

 

 

Harry K. Bowman

Harry K. Bowman Harry K. Bowman, 85, of Manassas, passed away January 31st, 2011 at the Prince William Hospital., Born November 8th, 1925, in Romney, WV, he was the son of Harry and Pearl Pownall Bowman. On May 11th, 1952 in Milton, VT, he married the former Norma Riley, who survives., Mr. Bowman was a 1949 graduate of the University of Vermont, with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. For over 43 years, he worked for NOVEC as an electrical engineer, manager, and later retiring as the CEO. During his career, Harry served as Chairman of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electrical Cooperatives, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of NRECA, and Chairman of the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative. Mr. Bowman was also a current member of the City of Manassas Utility Commission, a life member of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company, a former Commissioner of the Manassas Little League Baseball, a coach of the Manassas Lumber Little League Team, and a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he has counted the offering money since 1952., He was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Stickley, Ruth Maphis, Jean Barbe; and one brother, Jimmy Bowman. Surviving besides his beloved wife of 58 years, Norma Bowman of Manassas, are one daughter, Sherry Bowman of Manassas; one son, Brett Bowman and his wife Linda, also of Manassas; two sisters, Winnie Stickley of Strasburg; Janet Biser of Romney, WV; two brothers, John Bowman and his wife Carol of Chase City; Brian Bowman of Roanoke; and two grandchildren, Blake Bowman and Brittany Bowman., The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, with The Rev. Rudy Tucker, Jr. and The Rev. Meredith McNabb officiating., Inurnment will take place in Stonewall Memory Gardens at the convenience of the family., Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110 or to the, , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312., Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at

 

 

Harry W. Humes

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Haslip, Pura

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Pura C. Haslip VIRGINIA BEACH - Pura C. Haslip, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Jan. .....

 

 

Helen Paukstis

Helen Dukanick Paukstis Helen Dukanick Paukstis, 88, of Bedford, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1922, in Forest City, Penn., the only daughter of the late Gregory Dukanick and Kathryn Korshnak Dukanick. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Paukstis; two sisters, Mary Mechock, Anna Sewack and five brothers, John Mechock, Mike Mechock, Steve Mechock, Steve Duker and Michael Dupkanich. She was a graduate of Forest City High School and was employed by the Navy Department in Mechanicsburg, Penn., for 20 years. She was a communicant of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen Backofen and her husband Joseph, of Moneta, two granddaughters, Jeanne Craig and husband Eddie, of Goode, Karen Black and husband David, of Danville, a grandson, Bobby Backofen, of Lexington, Mass., as well as five great-grandsons, Bobby Backofen, Billy Craig, Andy Craig, Steven Black and Jacob Black, and one great-granddaughter, Carrie Craig. The family would like to thank the staff of Oakwood Health & Rehabilitation Center and Bedford Hospital for all their kind care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at 11 a.m., with Father Salvador A¤onuevo and Father Stephen McNally officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour preceding the service. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, (540) 586-7360.

 

 

Herbert C. Jones 

Feb 2, 2011 The graveside service for Herbert Charlie Jones, 72, of Claudville, who died Jan. 30, 2011, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Tommy Nichols, Dean Eaton and Roger Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Stuart Church of Christ cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home of Lou and Grandy Biggs, 661 Collinstown Road, Stuart. He was born Oct. 11, 1938, in Patrick County to Sanders and Lucy Willard Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy Jones, William Press Holt and Lester Jones. He retired from Walmart. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Westfield, N.C., and had preached at a nursing home, churches and on radio. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Nonnie "Minnie Mae" Wilson Jones of the home; two daughters, Teresa Martin of Lawsonville, N.C., and April Bieri of Claudville; two granddaughters; one stepgranddaughter; one great-grandson; a brother, Jesse Jones of Stuart; Lula Belle Biggs, Lois King and Bertha Goins, all of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.

 

 

Herman Campbell

Herman Lee Campbell Herman Lee Campbell, 82, of Hat Creek, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Born Dec. 23, 1928, he was a son of the late Rufus N. Campbell and Eliza M. Campbell. He was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church and was a dedicated farmer. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 39 years, Barbara Sprouse Campbell; his son, Craig and his daughter Amanda Wright and her husband Rodney; his adorable granddaughters, Shawna, Megan and Chelsea Wright; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in Jonesboro Cemetery by the Rev. Gary Anderson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Roseland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 39 Roseland, VA 22967.

 

 

Herman Lee Campbell

Herman Lee Campbell, Herman Lee Campbell, 82, of Hat Creek, died on Monday, January 31, 2011., He was born on December 23, 1928, a son of the late Rufus N. Campbell and Eliza M. Campbell. He was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church and was a dedicated farmer., He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 39 years, Barbara Sprouse Campbell; his son, Craig; his daughter, Amanda Wright and her husband, Rodney; his adorable granddaughters, Shawna, Megan and Chelsea Wright; several nieces and nephews., A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Jonesboro Cemetery by the Reverend Gary Anderson., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home., The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Roseland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 39, Roseland, VA 22967.

 

 

Hiawatha Johnson Jr.

Mr. Hiawatha Johnson Jr., of 341 Railroad Ave., Waverly, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg,

 

 

Howard Lee Horne

Horne Howard Lee Horne, 89, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, to rest with Jesus, and with his wife, Margaret, who went ahead to await his arrival. He was born April 4, 1921 to Robert Greek and Annie Pierce Horne in Sugar Grove. He was a faithful member of Wharf Hill United Methodist Church since 1952 and an active member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 68 years, Margaret Ellen Testerman Horne, and two brothers, Ralph and Lloyd Horne. Survivors include two daughters, Louise Brookshire and husband, Jack, of Rising Sun, Md., and Darlene Walker and husband, Jerry, of Independence; two brothers, Wade Horne of Sugar Grove and Sam Horne of Picayune, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at Wharf Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Charles Leonard and the Rev. Kenneth Connor officiating. Burial followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family received friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wharf Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 295, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

JAMES DABNER

DABNER, James W. Sr. "Big Jim," of Richmond, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born on May 23, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa. His parents, Lou Morris Dabner Anderson and Roy Marcellus Dabner; and his stepmother, Nadine Robinson Dabner, predeceased him. His grandparents, the late William Sr. and Ida Hickman Dabner in Fairview, Iowa, reared him. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School in Iowa and a Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy. He was predeceased by one son, Jeffrey W. Dabner; two brothers, Edward Anderson and Phillip Dabner; and three aunts, Lucille Dabner, Thelma Bagby and Stella Robinson. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Antoinette C. Dabner; son and daughter, James W. Dabner Jr. and Ida M. Mayfield (Rev. Hervin Mayfield); sisters, Colleen Rumley, Sharon Pollard, Barbara James, Joyce Carney and Trudy Gibbs; brothers, Gilbert Anderson, Richard Dabner (Mary) and Roy Dabner Jr.; brothers-in-law,Thomas Coppedge and George Coppedge; sister-in-law, Marian Moss; also six granddaughters, four grandsons, five great-grandsons, one great-great-granddaughter, nine nephews, six nieces, 11 great-nephews, 14 great-nieces, four great-great-nephews and four great-great-nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.

 

 

JUANITA J. BRAXTON (In Memoriam)

BRAXTON - Juanita J. Happy 99th birthday, Mom and Granny! It's been almost six years; we continue to honor you and feel your angelic spirit. Love - Joyce, Demmie, Jusolyn, Ciceli, James and Cecil

 

 

Jacob Thomas "J.T." Pond III

NEWPORT NEWS - Jacob Thomas 'J.T.' Pond III, 85, passed away on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. 

 

 

James Devins 

Feb 2, 2011 James Devins, 70, of 2127 Stoney Mountain Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Ann Devins. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

 

 

James Edward "Bud" Smith

James Edward "Bud" Smith ABINGDON, Va. James Edward "Bud" Smith, age 67, of the Alvarado Community, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Washington County, Va., and had lived in Johnson City, Tenn., for several years prior to moving back to the Alvarado Community for the past two years. He was a son of the late Harold and Lillian Smith. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles Edward "Shorty" Smith and Jimmy Eugene Smith; and two brothers, John Smith and Garnett Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Kathy Duggons and her husband, Kenny, of Falls of Rough, Ky.; two grandchildren, Tyler Duggons and Taylor Duggons; three sisters, Ruby Shelton of Johnson City, Juanita Morefield and Betty Howard, both of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; two brothers, Tommy Smith of Damascus, Va., and Junior Smith of Johnson City; a special friend, Sylvia Smith of Jonesborough, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Hawkins officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Howard, Joe Crosswhite, Jerry Grubb, Kenny Duggons, Larry Campbell, and Jeff Neal. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. The committal service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Bethel Cemetery in Abingdon. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting

 

 

James P. BATCHELOR

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James Thomas Gordon Jr.

GORDON, James Thomas Jr., 90, of Midlothian, Va., departed this life on January 30, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Henderson Gordon. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted daughter, Frances G. Quash (Anthony); two grandchildren, Anthony G. Quash and Dr. Michelle D. Quash; devoted brother, William Gordon; two sisters-in-law, Eddie and Neva Gordon; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Viewing will be held Thursday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m Interment private. Rev. James Harris presiding.

 

 

Jane Wood Hyder

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Janet Chrismore

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Janice Marie Walker

Janice Marie Walker BRISTOL, Va. Mrs. Janice Marie Walker, 72, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. She was born June 12, 1938, in Johnson City, Tenn., and was a daughter of the late George A. and Felicia D. Jones St. John. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Evangel College in Springfield, Mo., and had lived in Bristol since 1963. She was the general accounting manager at Bristol Compressors and retired from there after 29 years of service. She was a member of Abingdon First Assembly of God where she had taught Sunday school classes, was a musician and had directed the choir. Survivors are her husband, Rev. Charles W. Walker; her sister, Kathy Poston and husband, Perry of Bristol Tennessee; her brother, Dion E. St. John and wife, Sandra of Bristol Virginia; nephew, Dion St. John II and wife, Claudia; nieces, Chere‚ Tisack and husband, Chris, Monique Wack and husband, Skylar, Chelsea St. John and husband, Austin Wade; great-nephew, Mason Wack; great-nieces, Tessa and Lilly Wack; and special friend, Charlotte Warner. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Roger Williams and Rev. William Spann officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be men of Abingdon First Assembly of God. The family will be receiving friends at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting

 

 

Jarvis, Lily

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Lily May Ludwig Jarvis CHARLOTTE - On Jan. 21, 2011, Lily Ludwig Jarvis joined her husband, Charles W. Jarvis, on the back nine, where .....

 

 

Jay T. Graves

Jay T. Graves, Jay Graves, 64, was born December 26, 1946, to the late J.T. and Helen Graves., He died Friday, January 28, 2011, from pancreatic cancer., Jay graduated from Lane High School in 1965 and attended Beckley College. He was owner/operator of Yellow Cab Company., Jay is survived by daughters, Courtney Graves Wells, Lauren Graves and Cristey Graves; sister, Kay Graves; and brother, Lee Graves., He is also survived by the love of his life, his fiancee' Bay Shepherd Coleman., He enjoyed canoeing and kayaking and was a member of Float Fishermen of Virginia/George Dickel Chapter., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, with reception to follow at the church Fellowship Hall., Jay requested that his friends share memories and stories of him at the service., Donations in Jay's memory may be made to Hospice of The Piedmont; 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway; Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

 

 

Jean SEGUIN

In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by her three children, Susan S. Mortensen of Reston, Va., Steven E. Seguin of Atlanta, Ga., and Jane A. Seguin of Denver, Colo. She is also survived by her grandson, Henry L. Holt of Denver, Colo.; and her sister, Peggy L. Isaacson, of Shrewsbury, Mass.

 

 

Jeanette Wiggins

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Jeanie Louise Breeden

Jeanie Louise Breeden, Jeanie Louise Breeden, 49, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 31, 2011, at her home in Barboursville., She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Virgie Mary Morris., She is survived by two daughters, Amber Lynn Ball and Courtney Breeden Gibson and her husband, Scotty, of Scottsville; one brother, Thomas Breeden and his wife, Sylvia, of Waynesboro; two sisters, Judy Damron and her husband, James "Chubby", of Charlottesville, and Penny Morris and Bobby Breeden of Woodridge; three grandchildren, Scotty Jr., Alivia, and Daniel Gibson., The family sends a special thanks to her companion, Lawrence Brock., There will be a celebration of life from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at the residence of Penny and Bobby, 4449 Presidents Road, Scottsville, VA 24590.

 

 

Jeffrey B. Alexander

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Jeffrey W. Byron

He was born in Oakland, California, on February 4, 1945, the son of the late Frank Hackett Byron and Marjorie E. VanBuskirk Byron., Jeff loved Nelson County and was involved in numerous local activities surrounding the Wintergreen community. He was loved by all who knew him., He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Cynthia Byron; sisters, Beverly Byron Stewart, her daughters, Lauren Ball and her children, Lilla and Colton, and Pamela Kettler, all of Fairfax County, Virginia; and Deborah Byron Nixon and her husband, Duncan A. Nixon, of Lake Monticello, and their children, Brooke Byron Ashley of Herndon, Virginia, and Christopher Scott Nixon of Washington, D.C.; brother-in-law, Bill Ford and his wife, Betty, of Loudoun County, Virginia, their daughters, Mary Wagner of Crofton, Maryland, Elizabeth Smith and her husband, Richard, of Phoenix, Arizona, their children, William and his children, Zoe and Kayden, Richard and Michael, and Jessica Ford and Kristin Huggler, both of Loudoun County, Virginia; his mother-in-law, Helen Ford of Florida; and last but not least, his beloved pets, Callie, Summer and Holly, and all the community cats!, A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home by the Reverend Chuck Mullaly., The family requests memorial contributions be made to, Almost Home, the Opportunity Ball, or any other Nelson County community organization.

 

 

Jennifer Casad-Nguyen

CASAD-NGUYEN, Jennifer, 38, died on January 24, 2011 at her home in Richmond, Va. She was born on March 14, 1972 in Ellsworth, Maine. Jen is survived by her two sons, Rex (age 9) and Ethan (age 7); former husband, Long; brother, Chris and wife, Kristin; father, Charles and wife, Linda; the Nguyen family; and many other friends and family members. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Casad. The Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Richmond, Va. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Jennifer Casad Memorial Fund," towards the college fund of Jen's two sons. Checks can be mailed to: 41546 Radlett Lane, Aldie, Va. 20105.

 

 

Jennifer R. CONTI

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Jerry B. France 

Feb 2, 2011 The memorial service for Jerry Bernard France, 57, of Fountain, Colo., and formerly of Martinsville, who died Jan. 7, 2011, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church at 601 Third St., Martinsville. The Rev. Dr. Eric F. Hairston Sr. will officiate. France has a number of relatives in the Martinsville area.

 

 

Jesse W. Hill 

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Jessie McClanahan

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Joel Schleifer

Schleifer Joel Schleifer, 68, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was born in Miami, Fla., on Nov. 7, 1942. He was preceded in death by his father, Judson B. Schleifer, and mother, Elizabeth Schleifer; his uncle, Dr. Willis "Uncle Doc" Sprinkle; and aunt, Irma Sprinkle of Marion. He was a loving and caring father of Jefferson, 17, and Abigail Schleifer, 13. He is also survived by brothers, Judson R. Schleifer and Jeffrey and wife, Patty Schleifer; niece, Kim Schleifer; nephew, Mark Schleifer; and great-niece, Tara Schleifer. He graduated from Miami Jackson Senior High School and Appalachian State University. He taught public school in Miami and in Marion, retiring two years ago. A memorial service was conducted at First United Methodist Church in Marion on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the church. Tetrick Funeral Services of Johnson City, Tenn., was charge of arrangements.

 

 

John A. Compton

John A. Compton John A. Compton, 80, of Woodbridge, passed away on January 31, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas L. and Orpha Compton, a brother and a sister., He is survived by his loving wife, Ms. Norma Compton. Mr. Compton was a faithful member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church., A graveside service will be held in his honor at 11am on Friday, February 4, 2011 at Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Evercare Hospice, in memory of John A. Compton, 12018 Sunrise Valley Dr. Ste. 400, Reston, VA 20191. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA.

 

 

John Everett Jr. (In Memoriam)

EVERETT - John W. Jr., who passed February 1, 2003. Forever in our hearts. Your wife, Virginia, son, John III, daughter, Velma daughter-in-law, Mone't & grandchildren, Malik & John IV

 

 

John I. Dooley Jr.

John I. Dooley Jr. John Irving Dooley Jr., 77, of Speedwell died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Doug Stuart and Jerry Bell officiating. Interment was in the Speedwell United Methodist Church Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites, He was a retired mechanic with Wythe County Public Schools. He was a veteran of the, . He was preceded in death by his parents, John Irving Sr. and Clara Bell Gibson Dooley; his wife, Ella "Rosie" Waller Dooley; a son, Richard Dooley; two daughters, Pauline Garland and Debra Ann Dooley; two sisters, Effie "Sis" Holdren and Martha Rae "Sue" Orange; and a grandson, Shawn Dooley. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Bobbie Dooley of Speedwell; a son-in-law, Darrell Garland of Wytheville; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Gladys Dooley of Bedford, Manuel Dooley of Roanoke, Edward "Goody" and Susie Dooley, Marvin "Stink" Dooley, and David "Boy" and Donna Dooley, all of Bedford, and Daniel "Bug" and Joanne Dooley of Maryland; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Belinda "Baby" and Guy Broughman, and Elizabeth "Cotton" and Jimmy Bonds, all of North Carolina; three grandchildren, Samantha Dooley of Speedwell, and Tammy Garland and Adam Garland, both of Speedwell; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

John Thomas Carr

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John Tinsley

John I. Tinsley John I. Tinsley departed this life on Jan. 31, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1927, to the late George and Alberta Tinsley. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his son, Richard L. Smith. John is survived by seven children, Charles Smith, Louella Douglas, George, Cleveland, Lesley, Gary and Steve Tinsley; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vernis and the Rev. Meredith Tinsley; a devoted friend, Louise Richardson; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at Galilee Baptist Church, Amherst with the Rev. Charles Lewis as eulogist. Interment will be in the Tinsley Family Cemetery, Brown Town, Amherst. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 113 Harrison Creek Road, Amherst. Condolences may be emailed to comfuneral@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing.

 

 

Jonathan M. "John" Armstrong

Armstrong Jonathan M. "John" Armstrong, 45, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at his home in Bristol. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Sue Armstrong Sr., and his special uncle, Denny. Survivors include his parents, Edward and Mona Armstrong of Bristol; three sisters, Alisa Casey of Saltville, Traci Harris of Bristol, Tenn., and Kelly Church-Hearl of Bristol; two uncles, Bob and Mike; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Joseph Ellis

ELLIS, Mr. Joseph, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on January 31, 2010. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family.

 

 

Joseph Leo Brand

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June Morrison

June K. Morrison VIRGINIA BEACH - June K. Morrison, 76, passed away peacefully Jan. 26, 2011 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Katharine Canaday. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Richard; three daughters, Carol Morrison Blow and her husband Michael, Julie Morrison Tingle and her husband Richard, and Paula Morrison Flengas and her husband Paul. She was a loving grandmother to her grandchildren Matt and Katie Blow, and Ricky and Tommy Tingle. She is also survived by her dearest cousin, JoAnn Metzger of Fort Wright, Ky.; and her many cousins and relatives that meant so very much to her. June was a devoted Navy wife, a founding and active member of the Church of the Ascension, and was retired from the Virginia Beach Public School System after 14 years of service. Her family, faith, and many friends were her greatest joy. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at the Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. Inurnment will follow immediately after Mass in the church columbarium. The family will welcome guests prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the endowment fund of the Church of the Ascension and/or the American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

 

 

K. Rylen Lewis

K. Rylen Lewis VIRGINIA BEACH - Kaedon Rylen Lewis, 6 month old infant of Tyler and Raven passed away Jan. 30, 2011. Rylen was born Aug. 2, 2010 in Virginia Beach. Rylen is survived by his parents, Tyler A. Lewis and Raven Treadway; a sister, Aurora Treadway and brother, Logan Lewis; maternal grandmother, Linda Smith; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Tammy Lewis; paternal great-grandparents, Joe and Sue Norris and Howard and Sue Lewis; a great-uncle, Johnny Fowler, all of Virginia Beach; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, with Dr. J. Robert Pipkin presding. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

 

 

Kathern Virginia Balser

Kathern Virginia Rowe Balser, Kathern Virginia Rowe Balser, 90, a resident of Avante of Waynesboro, went to be with her Lord Monday, January 31, 2011., She was born on February 10, 1920, a daughter to the late James O. and Lillian Conner Rowe of Greenville., She was a homemaker and a member of Waynesboro Free Methodist Church., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Balser in 1990; a son, Wayne Balser; five brothers, Russell, James, Elsworth, Guy and Marvin; and one sister, Viola Rowe Balser., Survivors include a son, Wayman "Cookie" Balser and Bernice of Waynesboro; children she loved as her grandchildren, Lisa Keys and her husband, Lee, Greg Payne. Scottie Keys, Brandon Keys and his wife, Tabby, little Amy Lynn Keys; three sisters, Gladys Hayes, Geneva Grove, Mary Ellen and her husband, Milton Showalter; a sister-in-law, Betty Rowe; as well as a number of nieces and nephews., A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes with Pastor Dee Flory officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery., Active pallbearers will be Brandon Keys, Scottie Keys, Lee Keys, Greg Payne, Lewis Moon, and Cecil Lucas Jr., Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews attending the service., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at the funeral home., Wayman and Bernice would like to thank each of the staff at Avante for all their love and personal care for Mom during the last seven years., Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes., Family and friends are invited to share memories, send condolences and sign the guest book at

 

 

Kathy Denise Hardy

Hardy Kathy Denise Hardy, 42, died on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. She was born in Charlestown, W.Va., on March 27, 1968. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Lee Hardy; a grandson, James Lee Hardy Jr.; and her grandparents, Graham and Josephine Ellis and Clarence E. and Hazel Hardy. She had attended Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Jim Bob Hardy and wife, Elizabeth, and Justin Hardy and wife, Stacy; her mother and stepfather, Charlotte and Sam Poston; two brothers, Scott Lee Hardy and Jeff Hardy and wife, Teresa; two sisters, Charlene Glass and husband, Mark, and Robin Fletcher and husband, Sam; two grandchildren, Abygail Hardy and Anna Dodson; and several nieces and nephews, and many, many great friends. A memorial service was conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Pastor Mike Sage and Pastor Bob Surber officiating. The family received friends from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to, : 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Kelly, Lawrence

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Lawrence Kelly NORFOLK - Lawrence "Skip" Kelly passed away Jan. 31, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his .....

 

 

Kevin Sparrow

Kevin Oneal Sparrow Kevin Oneal Sparrow, 24, of Gladstone, departed this life on Jan. 30, 2011. He was born on April 27, 1986, to Phillip and Eva Sparrow, of Gladstone. Kevin was preceded in death by a brother, Michael S. Rose, a sister, Patricia D. Rose, an uncle, Ivanhoe Christian and paternal and maternal grandparents. Kevin is a 2004 Amherst County High School graduate. In addition to his parents he leaves to cherish his memories one brother, Phillip Sparrow Jr.; four sisters, Renee Rose, of Lynchburg, Phyllis, Tameka and Sabrinia Sparrow all of Gladstone; three aunts, Ida R. Christian, Teresa Canada and May "Ollie" Glover all of Amherst; four nieces; two nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Galilee Baptist Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends at 1383 Riverville Road, Gladstone. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be emailed to comfuneral@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing.

 

 

King, Patricia

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Patricia Mary King WARSAW - Patricia "Pat" Mary King, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 in her home in Warsaw, Va., after .....

 

 

Lancester Clay Bedsaul

Lancester C. Bedsaul Lancester Clay Bedsaul, 86, of Wytheville died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Arrangements are pending at Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville. 

 

 

Larry D. Venters

Larry D. Venters Larry David Venters, 67, of Austinville died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hal Lewis officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was born May 1, 1943, in Pikeville, Ky., son of the late Lon and Lillie Mae Slone Venters. He was preceded in death by three stepsons, Dale Osborn, Carl Osborn and Keith Osborn. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Farris Venters; two daughters and son-in-law, Annette and Bradley Anderson of Fries, and Jessica Saralyn Venters of Austinville; three stepsons, Michael William Osborn of Columbus, Ohio, Danny and Marisa Osborn of Wytheville, and Ricky Osborn of Texas; special sister-in-law, Betty Rose and family of Rural Retreat; and several brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 3, from noon until 2 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Lawrence Kelly

Lawrence Kelly NORFOLK - Lawrence "Skip" Kelly passed away Jan. 31, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his mother, father, sister, daughter and a great-granddaughter. He was a retired chief from the U.S. Navy, a member of the American Legion 327 and the VFW 3160. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Anne; daughters, Robin, Linda, Lisa, Rebecca, Theresa and Michele; sons, Larry and Walter; sons-in- law, John, Tyrone, Robert and Eric; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. There will be a wake at the American Legion Post 327 at a later date. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

 

 

Lewis, K. Rylen

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

K. Rylen Lewis VIRGINIA BEACH - Kaedon Rylen Lewis, 6 month old infant of Tyler and Raven passed away Jan. 30, 2011. Rylen was ..... 

 

 

Lilley Woodbury Spencer

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Lillian C. Rush

Lillian C. Rush BRISTOL, Va. Lillian C. Rush, age 81, a well-known resident of Bristol Virginia, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born May 13, 1929, in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late Clarence and Louise Flannagan Rush. She was a graduate of Wallace High School and Bristol Business College. She lived her entire life in the Abingdon and Bristol areas. She was a retired supervisor with the Washington County Health Department and was a member of Maple Grove Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Kul (Betty) Ohri of Daytona Beach Shores, Fla.; one niece, Claudia S. York of New York City; and one nephew, Guy L. York of Gainesville, Fla. Graveside services for Lillian C. Rush will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at

 

 

Lillian Doucette

Lillian S. Doucette VIRGINIA BEACH - Lillian S. Doucette, 88, passed away Jan. 29, 2011, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Waterbury, Conn., Lillian was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence, R.I. She was the owner of Academy Van and Storage Company and enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, and trying to hit the jackpot at the slot machines. She was the widow of Raymond J. Doucette and is survived by two daughters, Rhona D. Boyce and husband John and Elaine S. West and husband Jim; two sons, Steve H. Doucette and wife Trish and Brad L. Doucette and wife Sandy; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her Rhode Island relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, Rose Halpern Skolnik and Samuel Skolnik; twin brother, Arnold Skolnik; and four sisters. Her family would like to thank all of Mom's caregivers who cared for and loved her. She will be dearly missed by her family and those who knew and loved her. A private graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com. "Oh what a lovely party."

 

 

Lillian Virginia Hale

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Lily Jarvis

Lily May Ludwig Jarvis CHARLOTTE - On Jan. 21, 2011, Lily Ludwig Jarvis joined her husband, Charles W. Jarvis, on the back nine, where they will resume their love of the game and their love for each other. They will be reunited in Arlington National Cemetery. This was her 85th year. She was the eldest child of the late Orlando Ludwig and Sadie Peters Ludwig. Mrs. Jarvis was also preceded in death by brothers, John and Bob Ludwig; sister, Dorothy Ludwig Fellhauer; and sisters-in-law, Rita Ludwig and Beverly Ludwig. Left behind to cherish her memory are her two children, daughter, Mary Lou Broerman and son, Charlie Jarvis; son-in-law, Al Broerman; four grandchildren, Kaaren Schultz, Jeffery McMullen, Charles W. Jarvis III and Christopher Jarvis; seven great-grandchildren Benjamin Sean Schultz, Zachary McMullen, Mackenzie McMullen, Jake Jarvis, Elwood Jarvis, Jared Jarvis and Christina Jarvis; brother, Bill Ludwig; sisters, Mary Stites, Laura Favre and Peggy Plog Christensen; their husbands, Dan Stites, Jake Favre and Norman Plog; brother-in-law, Herb Fellhauer; nieces and nephews and their families; and many friends. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring in Alhambra, Ill. Family and friends are invited to join us in Arlington when the cherry trees are in full bloom to welcome her home! We will miss her so very much, but have so many wonderful memories to sustain us until we meet again! Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society in the hopes that someday a cure may be found. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, (704) 568-2106. Condolences may be offered at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.

 

 

Linda Kiser Weaver

Linda Kiser Weaver, Mrs. Linda Kiser Weaver, 63, a resident of Weaverton, the home she and her husband built, at 428 Dam Town Road in Fort Defiance, died on Monday, January 31, 2011, at Brightview at Baldwin Park in Staunton., She was born on March 24, 1947, in Staunton, the daughter of Martha Johnson Kiser of Mount Sidney, and the late Sam C. Kiser. She graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 1965. She was also a graduate of Shenandoah University and Rockingham Memorial School of Radiology, and retired from Rockingham Memorial Hospital after 30 years as a Radiologist Technologist., She was a member of the Verona United Methodist Church and the Esther Circle of the Church. She loved the outdoors, walking, gardening; and she had a strong faith; but most especially liked being "Nana" to her four grandchildren., Mrs. Weaver was united in marriage on September 13, 1969, to Jerry C. Weaver, who preceded her in death on November 5, 2010., She is survived by two daughters, Amy W. Moore and her husband, Mart, of Staunton, and Angie W. Quick and her husband, Nathan, of Charlotte, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Monica Weaver, Deacon Moore, Dayton Moore and Brayden Quick. She also leaves, in addition to her mother, a brother, Dean Kiser and his wife, Robin, of Harrisonburg; two sisters, Lucy K. Powers of Culpeper and Mary E. Kiser of West Hollywood, California; two sisters-in-law, Lucinda Wright and her husband, Cecil, and Becky Redifer and her husband, Allen; numerous special nieces and nephews; and special friends, Dr. Ritchie and Jean Gilispie and Mary Ann Kiser., The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at the Verona United Methodist Church. The casket will be closed., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Verona United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Matthew Bates, the Reverend Charles Reynolds, and the Reverend David Burch officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem Lutheran Church cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to the Verona United Methodist, 406 Lee Highway, Verona, VA, 24482., The Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave is handling arrangements, and online condolences may be sent to the Weaver family by visiting, or, \lindakweaver.

 

 

Lloyd Thompson

Lloyd A. Thompson Lloyd A Thompson, 77 of Fairfax, Virginia passed on Saturday, January 29, 2011., Survivors include two sons, Lloyd A. Thompson II of Temple Hills, MD; Jorge A. Thompson of Waldorf, MD; one brother, Wilbur C. Thompson, Jr. of Culpeper, VA; one sister, Doris T. Woods of Vienna, VA; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends., Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4 from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, Virginia. Burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery, Remington, Virginia. Arrangements by W.C. Thompson Funeral Home.

 

 

Lois Lucille Curtis

Mrs. Curtis, 101, was born on January 8, 1910, in Dyke, Virginia., Her parents were the late Beauregard Snow and Lucy Ann (Vernon) Snow. The fourth of seven children, she had two brothers, Vernon and B.G.; and four sisters, Velma, Eugenia, Cornelia and Ruth., She attended school in Dyke, Virginia, and then enrolled in the Shenandoah College Business degree program. Following school, she was employed in Charlottesville, Virginia, by the Albemarle Mickey Company and later by the Virginia Public Service Company, in Charlottesville and Alexandria., She met Robert Lee Curtis who was employed by the Carey Machinery and Supply Company in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and was married to Lee in 1939. They moved to Baltimore Maryland, after their marriage and then to Lee Curtis' family farm during World War II, in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland. They operated the farm together throughout World War II raising chickens, eggs, and tomatoes for the war effort., Soon after the war, in 1946, her first son, Robert Lee Curtis Jr., was born. In 1949, her second son, Glenn Allen Curtis, was born., Lois was very active in supporting the Howard County Health Department, the Howard County Benefit Horse Show at Doughoregan Manor, and other Charities., Lois was a long-time member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Elkridge Maryland. Through the efforts of Mrs. Frances Mason and Lois Curtis, on May 24, 1974, Trinity Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places for its "stylistic variation inspired by the Gothic revival of the 19th century." The historic Sunday school building remaining at Pfeiffer's Corner, Ellicott City, under the direction of Lois, was renovated and became one of Trinity's outreach programs known as "Trinity Gift and Thrift Shop." Money from the shop has been used for many improvements and has helped pay for the 2002 addition to Trinity Church. The shop has been in operation since 1980., In the early 60's Lois obtained her real estate license and entered the business with Awalt Homes, Ellicott City, Maryland. She later moved to Skirven Realty where she achieved Agent of the Year status and many other top sales awards., Following her real estate career, Lois and Lee had a winter home in Plantation, Florida where she became an active member and supporter of the Coral Ridge Church., Later, when driving to Florida became difficult, Lois and Lee established their second home in Charlotte, near Lois's sister Ruth and her son Glenn. In Charlotte, Lois supported and attended the Meyers Park Baptist Church and the St. Andrews Episcopal Church. After Lee's death in 1998, Lois spent less time in Maryland and more in Charlotte and eventually became a resident at Sharon Towers assisted living, where she passed away to God on Monday, January 31, 2011., Lois is survived by her two sisters, Cornelia Mathews of Vista, California, and Ruth Alden of Charlotte, North Carolina; her two sons and their wives, Robert Curtis and Susan of Lake City, Tennessee, and Glenn Curtis and Connie of Morehead City, North Carolina; her grandson and his wife, James Curtis and Lauren of Knoxville, Tennessee; and her great- granddaughter, Anna Bennet Curtis of Knoxville Tennessee., In lieu of flowers, Lois requested that donations be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Pfeiffer's Corner Cemetery Fund, 7474 Washington Blvd. Elkridge, MD 21075; St Andrews Church, 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205; or Church of The Good Shepherd, 600 Braeside Drive, Baltimore, MD 21229., A service to celebrate her life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at the Dilworth Chapel of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service., The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the service hour., Graveside services will be at the Trinity Chapel Cemetery, Waterloo Road and Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, Maryland, 11 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2011., Arrangements are in the care of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203.

 

 

Loretta Kay Straka

Loretta Kay Straka Loretta Kay Straka (nee' Wilkins) 62, a longtime resident of Manassas, VA died in her Port Republic, MD home on January 30, 2011 after a two year battle with ovarian cancer., Many will remember her as the owner of "The Ivy Door" a ladies specialty clothing store that was in business for over 30 years in Manassas. Loretta's love of retail sales continued in the late 90's when she became a successful saleswoman of fine jewelry. Upon her semi-retirement from Bailey Banks & Biddle in 2003, she and her husband Stephen moved to the Chesapeake Bay community, Scientists Cliffs in Port Republic, MD. They transformed her parents' summer cottage into the home of their dreams. Loretta enjoyed traveling, making new friends and was a very talented needle pointer. Most important to her was spending time with family. She adored her five grandchildren; Christoph (17), Hanna (15), Rowan (8), Carter (6) and Noah (6)., Left to mourn her are her devoted husband Stephen, her children Eric Echols (Catherine) and Erin Stickler (Bill), five grand-children as well as a brother Paul Wilkins Jr. Survivors also include a niece, nephew, several cousins an aunt and many close friends., Loretta's parents Paul and June Wilkins predeceased her in 1988 and 2007 respectively., In lieu of flowers Loretta requested donations be made to Calvert Hospice PO Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or, A celebration of her life will be held at 1PM on Saturday February 5, 2011 at Stoney's Kingfisher's 1442 Solomon's Island Road, Solomon's Island, MD 20688.

 

 

Lottie M. Rigney

Lottie M. Rigney Lottie O'Sella Musser Rigney, 77, of Danville died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at her residence. A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Davis officiating. Born July 24, 1933, in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. Musser Jr. and the late Perdita Farson Musser Williams. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was always actively involved in the community and was a supporter of the Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. She was an active member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for a number of years. She was very active in the Pittsylvania County Farm Bureau Women's Committee. She was a retired high school teacher having taught at Brosville High School and Tunstall High School in the Pittsylvania County Public School System. She is survived by her husband, James Flournoy Rigney Sr.; a daughter, Perdita Diane Reynolds of Danville; a son and daughter-in-law, James "Jimmy" Flournoy Rigney Jr. and Patty of Danville; a sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla M. Hall and Bill of Crockett; a brother and sister-in-law, Ernest C. Musser III and Lois of Rural Retreat; and grandchildren, James "Jay" R. Rigney and wife, Kristin, Katherine "Katie" R. Rohrig and husband, Will, Brittney R. Rudd and husband, Adam; and Harry Lea Reynolds III and wife, Misty. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Building Fund, 4385 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540; or Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 4268 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540. Online condolences may be made at, Norris Funeral Services Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, in Danville was in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Louis Clayton

Louis W. Clayton DREWRYVILLE - Louis Winfield Clayton, 80, a retired principal of Courtland Elementary School, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Louis is survived by his wife, Jean S. Clayton; one son, Keisby P. Clayton; one granddaughter, Merrill A. Clayton, all of Drewryville; one sister, Vernell London of Philadelphia. A funeral will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Drewryville, with the Rev. James Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Reese-Sykes Family Cemetery in Emporia, Va. Final arrangements entrusted to Knox-High Mortuary Inc.

 

 

Lovetta Copenhaver Newberry

Lovetta C. Newberry Lovetta Copenhaver Newberry, 83, of Wytheville died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. A graveside service will be held Monday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at West End Cemetery with the Rev. Don Stansell officiating. She was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Crockett, daughter of the late Henry Neal and Mae Ager Copenhaver. She was a graduate of Rural Retreat High School. She and her husband lived in Chattanooga, Tenn., for many years. They were married over 50 years and enjoyed flower gardening, cherished several dogs and served for many years as pageant coordinator of the Miss Tennessee National Teenager. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harmon Newberry; a sister, Janet C. Tuggle; and a nephew, Tom Trevillian. Survivors include a brother, Gerald N. Copenhaver of Max Meadows; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Mike Newman of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Catherine N. Trevillian; nieces and nephews, Betsy Trevillian, Albert L. Newberry, Marcia Tabor, all of Wytheville, Jason Copenhaver of Max Meadows, Rosemary Maguire and Rebecca McCloud, both of Nashville, Tenn., Cheryl Tuggle of DeSoto, Texas, Joann Andre, Drew Newberry and Billy Newberry of Maryland; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends from Chattanooga, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to King's Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Clyde Copenhaver, 2202 Crockett Rd., Crockett, VA 24323. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Lucy Orr Barrett

Barrett Lucy Orr Barrett, 96, widow of Oscar L. Barrett, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at The Woodview, South Boston. She had been an active member of First United Methodist Church, Marion. She was a retired Smyth County school, and thoroughly enjoyed being involved with the Rebekah Lodge and the Marion Garden Club. She was also a member of the Mountain Empire C. B. Club, Marion Civitan Club, and she continued to bowl with the 55 Club Bowling Team until age 94. Survivors include one daughter, Lynn Barrett Turner and husband, Ray, of Halifax; one sister, Katherine Trail of Marion; two grandchildren, Kimberly Turner Burnett and husband, Douglas, and Philip Turner and wife, Wendy; and two great-grandchildren, Ryan Burnett and Eric Burnett. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan Jonas officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers were accepted or donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church Street, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at

 

 

Luther H. McLEAN

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Macio Hill (In Memoriam)

HILL In loving memory of Macio Hoggins Hill Jr., our son, brother, father, and uncle, who departed from us 12 years ago, January 30, 1999. He had a smile, a pleasant way, a helping hand to all he knew. He was so kind, so generous and true. On earth, he nobly did his best. Grant him, Jesus, heavenly rest. Macio H. Hill Sr., Hazel B. Hill and Family

 

 

Maples, Charles

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Charles Riley Maples VIRGINIA BEACH - Charles Riley Maples, of the 3800 block of Shadow Lane, died Jan. 31, 2011. He was 87. Mr. .....

 

 

Margaret Barker Harper

Margaret Barker Harper, 83, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville., She was born in Henry County on May 23, 1927, to Gilbert F. Barker Sr. and Bessie Hundley Barker. She was a graduate of Martinsville High School and attended Madison College. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Harper; and a brother, Gilbert F. Barker Jr., Margaret is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles B. Harper of the residence in Charlottesville; three daughters, Mary H. Turner of Springfield, Georgia, Charlotte Harper of Charlottesville and Meg Harper of Salt Lake City, Utah; one son, Blain Harper of Charlottesville; and five grandchildren, Audrey Turner, Amy Turner, Austin Hall, Matthew Harper and Paul Harper., Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with Minister David Cuthbertson officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Burial Park.

 

 

Margaret J. Weedon

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Marie Hancock

HANCOCK, Marie Chewning, 83, of Midlothian, widow of Frank Woodson Hancock, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank Woodson Hancock Jr.; and her son-in-law, Samuel Watson. She is survived by her sons, Madison B. Hancock (Pat) and W. Deppe Hancock (Sherry); daughters, Mimi Hancock Bennett (George) and Emilie Hancock Watson; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in Richmond, she graduated from St. Catherine's School and attended Farmville State Teachers College. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Manakin Episcopal Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Manakin Episcopal Church. Online condolences to woodyfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Mark Robert Waid

Mark Robert Waid, 42, of Columbia, South Carolina, died unexpectedly at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia., He is survived by his parents, John and Lynne Waid of Charlottesville; three brothers, John Patrick Waid of Atlanta, Georgia, Matthew Burns Waid of Alexandria, Virginia, and Adam Luke Waid of Richmond, Virginia; and their families., Mark was an entrepreneur owner of two businesses in Columbia, South Carolina, and a Cordon Bleu Chef, having studied in London. He was a champion of the needy and the homeless, hosting and organizing "Soul Giving" charity events in Columbia., Mark was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and enjoyed golf, travel , and his many friends., He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Priscilla Anne Burns Waid; grandparents, John and Lorena Waid, and William and Ann Burns., A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlottesville 10 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011. Burial will be private in Hinton, West Virginia.

 

 

Marshall Rodd HERRON Jr.

HERRON, Marshall Rodd Jr., died Monday, January 31, 2011. Moss was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 24, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Prettyman Herron and Marshall Rodd Herron; and a daughter, Margaret Herron. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alice B. Herron; his brothers, William and Lewis Herron of Cleveland, Ohio; his children, Lisa Bankoff (Joe) of Atlanta, Ga., and Marshall Rodd Herron III (Beth VanDusen) of Keller, Texas; his grandchildren, Margaret and Christopher Bankoff and Rebecca and Jackson Herron (and their mother, Jill Herron of Buffalo, N.Y.); and stepgrandchildren, Austin, Lauren and Dylan VanDusen. Educated at Sewickley Academy in Sewickley, Pa., and The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn., he joined the Navy at 17, serving as a Radarman on the USS Zeilin and participating in landings throughout the Pacific Theater. He then began a 45-year career with Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., living in Pittsburgh, Richmond and Buffalo. As a member of St. Stephen's Church, he served on the Vestry and was Sunday School Superintendent. In Buffalo, he served on the Vestry of Trinity Church and the Bishop Selection Committee, and was Clerk of the Works for the Diocese of Western New York. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Church, 6000 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226.

 

 

Martin, William

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

William H. Martin Jr. NORFOLK - William Henry Martin Jr., 84, of The Talbot on Granby Retirement Community, passed away peacefully with his family ..... 

 

 

Mary A. F. Lewis

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Mary Etta Perry Woodley

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Mary James (Ramsey) Davis

Mary Jim Davis Boykins Mary James (Jim) Ramsey Davis, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Jan. 22, 2011, at home at the Village at Woods Edge in Franklin surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington County, April 14, 1927, the daughter of the late James Felix Ramsey and Mary Rowland Duff Ramsey. Educated in Washington County, she was a graduate of Radford College and taught Home Economics in Russell County, Bath County, and Southampton County. Mary Jim, was a lifetime member of Green Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon and was very active in the Boykins Baptist Church, where she was a longtime teacher of the Ruth Bible Class, director of the Womens Missionary Union, and leader of the Girl's Auxillary. Mrs. Davis was also a member of the Southampton Historical Society, Hicksford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Boykins Senior Woman's Club, Happy Homemakers of Boykins, and the Red Hatters. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 60 years, George Marriott Davis Jr.; two daughters, Marilyn Davis Krupilis and husband, John, and Carolyn Duff Davis, all of Atlanta; a son, George M. "Jim" Davis III, of Franklin; five grandchildren, C. Ramsey Krupilis Wagner and husband, Blake, Elizabeth Lee Krupilis, John Davis Krupilis, Meredith V. Davis, and G. Marriott Davis IV. A memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Boykins Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Green Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Abingdon with the Rev. Bunn and the Rev. John Martin officiating. Although she lived in Boykins most of her adult life, the mountains of Washington County were never far from her heart. Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins Baptist Church, P.O. Box 316, Boykins, VA 23827; or the Green Spring Presbyterian Church, 22007 Green Spring Church Road, Abingdon, VA 24211. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, has charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mary L. Pierce

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Mary Lucille Pierce

Mary Lucille Pierce, 90, of Orange, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011, at her residence., She was born on November 27, 1920, on the Cleveland farm in Orange County, the daughter of the late James William and Myrtle Lancaster. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. Pierce Sr.; four brothers and two sisters., Mrs. Pierce is survived by a daughter, Mary Katherine Durrer and her husband, Joe, of Roanoke; two sons, William F. "Billy" Pierce Jr. and his wife, Sundy, Charles E. Pierce and his wife, Nancy, all of Orange; six grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and two step grandchildren., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, from the North Pamunkey Baptist Church with interment at the church cemetery. The Reverend Chester Smith and Dr. Mike Hatfield will officiate., The family will receive friends at the Preddy Funeral Home in Orange from 6 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

 

 

Mary M. "Peggy" MORGAN

A special thank you to her God given earthly angel, Tracey Sheppard, and to James River Convalescent Center for all the loving care and help that was given to Peggy during her illness.

 

 

Mary Nell Cross Branch

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Mason, Samuel

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

In Memory Of Samuel Mason Sr. February 2, 1919 November 9, 2006 Happy Birthday Sweetie! We love and miss you so much But God .....

 

 

Maybelle Carter

Maybelle A. Carter PORTSMOUTH - Maybelle Aikens Carter went to be with her Lord Feb. 1, 2011. She was 88 years of age, born Oct. 17, 1922 in Beulaville, N.C., to Wesley and Maggie Williams. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Tim Aikens and Cecil Carter; her beloved son, Mitchell Anthony Aikens; four brothers, Adron, Lawrence, Stedman and Samuel Williams; and a sister, Pauline Heath Gurley. She is survived by her daughters, Rosalie Rowe and Judy Gregg (Charles); her daughter-in-law, Janet Aikens; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Lou Williford (Elwood) and Beatrice Taylor (W.J.); two brothers, Jimmy Ray Williams (Carol) and Franklin Williams (Peggy); and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a faithful member of West Norfolk Baptist Church and was retired from the State of Virginia as a toll-taker. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, conducted by Dr. Walter Black. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

 

 

McGarry, Sean

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM

Sean Everett McGarry GREENSBORO - Sean Everett McGarry, 24, passed away Jan. 29, 2011. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals. com ..... 

 

 

McSwain, Pearlie

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Pearlie V. McSwain CHESAPEAKE - Pearlie V. McSwain began her journey of life as the fourth child of the late William and Mary Blount. ..... 

 

 

Mcafee B. "Mack" Trammell

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Michael CALLAHAN

Altmeyer Funeral Home-Denbigh Chapel, Newport News, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may also be made by visiting 

 

 

Michael L. Giannone (In Memoriam)

MICHAEL L. GIANNONE In Loving Memory of my son, who passed on January 31, 2002. You are missed more each day. ~Love, Dad

 

 

Morrison, June

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

June K. Morrison VIRGINIA BEACH - June K. Morrison, 76, passed away peacefully Jan. 26, 2011 with her family at her side. She was .....

 

 

Nancy J. Moore 

Feb 2, 2011 The funeral for Nancy Johnson Moore, 76, of Martinsville, who died Jan. 28, 2011, was held Tuesday at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville with Pastor Mike Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Neil Harty, Dave Carleson, Jordan Wood, Jerry Scruggs, Clyde Southern and Willard Webb.

 

 

Nannie D. Mays 

Feb 2, 2011 Nannie Dalton Mays, 93, of Bassett, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born Sept. 8, 1917, in Patrick County to Tyler H. Dalton and Leanna Roark Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, T. Odell Mays in 2009; a sister, Annie D. Holt; and six brothers, Frank M. Dalton, Jesse T. Dalton, Howard S. Dalton, the Rev. H.F. Dalton, the Rev. H.M. Dalton and Vallie H. Dalton. She was a member of Bassett Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Mays Joyce of Bassett; two sons, Wayne Mays of Bassett and Larry Mays of Stuart; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at the Bassett Chapel of Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home with Minister David Robertson and Pastor Kenneth E. Terry officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park.

 

 

Norma Athearn

Norma Jane Athearn CHESAPEAKE - Norma Jane Athearn passed away Jan. 30, 2011. A service will be held Thursday at 12:45 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

 

 

Norvell Bernice Woodson

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Patricia Gaulden

Patricia Lee Gaulden Patricia Lee Gaulden, 69, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, in her home. Born in Lynchburg on June 21, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Vernie L. and Mary D. Gaulden. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Albert K. (Bud) Gaulden and her sister, Peggy G. Brown, and a niece, Louise Brown. Pat was retired from Central Virginia Training Center, was a member of Women of the Moose, a devoted volunteer with the Special Olympics, and a member of Leawood Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Gaulden, of Concord; two nephews, Ken Gaulden, of Spout Spring and Kenneth Brown, of Rustburg; three nieces, Nancy Eagle, of Pamplin, Mary Clement, of Roanoke, and Margaret Brown, of Salem. Pat is also survived by two devoted friends, Connie Nichols and Linda Adkins. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory by the Rev. Lenn Lloyd and the Rev. Henry B. Enochs, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorials may take the form of contributions to Special Olympics, 634 A, Wyndhurst Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 or Leawood Baptist Church, 345 Munford Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, (434) 239-2405, is assisting her family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.

 

 

Patricia King

Patricia Mary King WARSAW - Patricia "Pat" Mary King, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 in her home in Warsaw, Va., after an extended illness. She was born June 6, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Dan and Dolores Hogan and was the oldest of eight children. Pat graduated in 1962 from the School of Nursing at the College of St. Teresa, then she joined the Peace Corps, residing in Tanzania and Somalia. Pat learned Swahili and developed a mosquito-proof crib for prevention of various ailments in babies. Pat married Dr. John N. King on March 16, 1963 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The couple returned to Rochester, Minn., in 1964 where Pat worked at the Mayo Clinic. In 1967, the couple moved to Norfolk. While raising three children, Pat continued nursing at various clinics, including Community Mental Health Services. Pat was active in the Norfolk Medical Auxiliary, serving as president in the late 1970s. Pat had a passion for painting and was among the first artists to create and display their work at the D'Art Center in downtown Norfolk. She also wrote and illustrated, "A Home Planet," a story with her two youngest children cast as main characters. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, John N. King of Warsaw; daughter, Malaika Albrecht and husband Robert of Pinehurst, N.C.; son, Brian King and wife Lisa of Norfolk; daughter, Lydia Failmezger and husband Carl of Lancaster, Va.; six grandchildren, Christian, Amani, Richie, Serena, Geneva and Maxwell; siblings, Susan Doty and husband Stephen of Denver, Colo., Barbara Adrianopoli and husband Carl of Hoffman Estates, Ill., Kate Delles and husband Dennis of Evergreen, Colo., Timothy Hogan of Denver, Colo., Jeanne Howlett and husband Bob of Alexandria, Va., Brian Hogan and wife Laurie of Bentonville, Ark., and Terry Hogan of West Des Moines, Iowa, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is on Friday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel, 10300 Richmond Road, Warsaw. The Rosary will be recited by Father John O'Donahue at 7:30 p.m. The funeral is on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at Warsaw United Methodist Church, 287 Main St., Warsaw, with the Rev. Dr. Janine Howard officiating. A reception will follow in the social hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association . The family wishes to thank all of those who have shown love and support of Pat, and helped with her care, including neighbors, friends, and Riverside Tappahannock Hospice Care.

 

 

Paul A. SCHECTER

WILLIAMSBURG - Paul A. Schecter, 73, of Williamsburg, died on Jan. 30, 2011, after a long battle with melanoma.

 

 

Pauline Fox (In Memoriam)

January 28 1911-June 23 2004 In Memory of my mother - Pauline G Fox "Happy Birthday" Mom we celebrate your 100th birthday today, you will never die. All the lives we touch you touch and you will live forever. You are my HERO, I love you. Your daughter - Pauline (Burnett) and family.

 

 

Pearlie McSwain

Pearlie V. McSwain CHESAPEAKE - Pearlie V. McSwain began her journey of life as the fourth child of the late William and Mary Blount. She departed this life on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at Sentara Nursing Center. Mrs. McSwain accepted Christ as her Lord and Saviour at an early age at St. Mark United Church of Christ. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools and was the widower of Robert R. McSwain Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Robert R. McSwain III of Chesapeake, and William "Skip" McSwain of Buford, Ga.; two sisters, Francis Johnson of Petersburg, Va., and Carol (Calvin) Kimble of Washington, D.C.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A homegoing celebration will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, at noon in St. Mark United Church of Christ in Norfolk with the Rev. Hart presiding. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Fitchett Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.fitchettfuneralhome. com.

 

 

Phillip A. Gray

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Pitchford, Clyde

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Clyde B. Pitchford Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Clyde B. "C.B." Pitchford Jr., 56, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals. com ..... 

 

 

Pura Haslip

Pura C. Haslip VIRGINIA BEACH - Pura C. Haslip, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011. Born on Dec. 8, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she grew up in New York City from age 8, then relocated to Virginia Beach in 1997. Pura led a challenging, simplistic, yet principled life. A devoted wife and mother, Pura took great pride in raising her children and grandchildren. Clever and resourceful, Pura learned at a very young age to care for herself, earn an honest living, and to care for many others, including her loving husband, David. Together with David, she was a shining example of Christian marriage, and she maintained their home as a beacon of love and warmth to all who visited. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, David; daughters, Desiree Mitchell (Kenneth) and Victoria Adcock (Anthony); her 10 sisters and brothers; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Services in Pura's honor will be held on Friday, Feb. 4, at The Church of the Holy Family on Great Neck Road in Virginia Beach as follows: 4 p.m. viewing, 5 p.m. rosary, 6 p.m. Mass, with reception to immediately follow. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge.

 

 

Rev. Raymond Carr Vanover

Vanover The Rev. Raymond Carr Vanover, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his home with his wife and family by his side. He was the son of the late Fred Franklin Vanover and Laura Green Vanover. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers, Dranon and Roger Lee Vanover; and a sister, Draper Woodard. He was a disabled coalminer, having been employed by Jewel Smokeless Mines. He had lived most of his life in Buchanan County before moving to Sugar Grove 31 years ago. He loved fishing, hunting and camping and was an ordained minister for 40 years, being of the Holiness faith. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, who was the love of his life, Shelby Jean Meadows Vanover; five sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond Lynn "Cooch" and Cindy Vanover of Sugar Grove, Coy Lee and Lenora Vanover of Swords Creek, Greg and Doris Vanover of Rural Retreat, Allen and Sherry Vanover of Manassas, and Kenny and Linda Vanover of Galax; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; close friends, Junior and Louise Hall; and several nieces and nephews, and beloved pets, Cricket and Tiny. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Willard and the Rev. Lenora Vanover officiating. A song service began at 7 p.m. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home Tuesday. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Blue Springs Cemetery in Camp. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Richard Ferris

FERRIS, Richard "Rick" Charles II, 44, departed this life on January 28, 2011 to be with his heavenly Father. He leaves behind his wife of 17 years, Michelle; and four beautiful children, Joshua, Katie, Sarah and Caleb; his mother, Frances Ferris of Reston, Va.; his sister, Kimberley McMinn; and nieces, McKenzie and Morgan McMinn of Chesterfield; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws, all of whom loved him dearly. All who knew Rick will remember the joy he brought in each of their lives and what a kind, generous, loving and caring man he was. Rick was said to have never met a stranger, as he always engaged with everyone he met in a jovial conversation. He was a wonderful husband, a loving father, and faithful friend. He touched many lives in very special ways and will be greatly missed. Rick studied law at Regent University and received his Juris Doctorate in 1993. Rick was on Law Review. He clerked for the Circuit Court of Chesterfield, Va. He was an adjunct professor at Regent University, where he received "Teacher of the Year" two years in a row for his interesting and fresh approach to law studies. Rick was involved in missionary work and prison outreach. The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of Rick Ferris on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the West End Assembly of God in Richmond, Va. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Rick Ferris to Millwood School in Midlothian, Va., www.millwoodschool.org.

 

 

Robbie J. JENKINS

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Robert C. BERRY Jr.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 16053 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton, with Pastor Richard G. Barnes officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave., downtown Hampton.

 

 

Robert D. "Bob" Phillips

Robert D. "Bob" Phillips CASTLEWOOD, Va. Robert D. "Bob" Phillips, 73, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, Va. He was born in Dante, Va., son of the late Henry Jackson and Vida Lee Ramsey Phillips. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carter Phillips, Ray Phillips, and Andrew Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Phillips; one sister, Mary Belle Perkins of Carterton, Va.; two brothers, Carlos Phillips and wife Brenda of Stuart Town, Pa., and Willard Phillips and wife, Mary of Rock Dale, Texas; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services for Robert D. "Bob" Phillips will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Ted Phillips and Rev. Wayne Meade officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery, leaving at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Gordon Meade, Tony Phillips, Wayne Easterly, Tommy Meade, Wally Kennedy, and Wally Kennedy Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Jake Easterly, Tom Boyd, Steve Holbrook, Gene Ramsey, and Ralph Meade. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Phillips family through our Web site at

 

 

Robert D. LOYD

HAMPTON - Robert David Loyd, 61, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at home. 

 

 

Robert Edward Sandell Jr.

Robert Edward Sandell Jr., Beloved father, husband, grandfather, and friend, Robert Edward Sandell Jr., age 83, died on Friday, January 28, 2011, at home., Bob was born on August 29, 1927, in Baltimore, Maryland, elder sibling to sister, Patricia. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Edward Sandell and Elsa O'Neal Sandell; his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Patricia Dawson; and stepson, Randall David Rhoads., Bob attended St. Paul's School in Baltimore, Maryland, from third through 12th grades, where he was a three sport athlete in football, basketball and lacrosse. He played football and lacrosse at John Hopkins University from 1946 until 1950 where his lacrosse team won four consecutive National Championships. In 1951, he moved to Washington and Lee as assistant lacrosse coach. In 1955, he came to University of Virginia as head lacrosse and soccer coach when games were held at Lambeth Field. Bob left coaching to open the Dairy Queen, a Charlottesville landmark across from University Hall, where many Charlottesville natives started their working lives., For more than 50 years, Bob officiated lacrosse, football, and basketball games, working into his 80's. As an official he was fair, he knew the rules, and most of all, he wanted to "let them play". He developed friendships with generations of players, coaches, officials and school administrators. Bob is considered the father of Charlottesville lacrosse and started the summer lacrosse league which continues to this day. His name will be remembered in many Halls of Fame including the National Lacrosse, the Virginia High School League, St. Paul's School Athletic Department, and Virginia Lacrosse., As a representative for Josten's and Oak Hall Cap and Gown, Bob sold class rings and graduation apparel, and as he travelled in Charlottesville and the Shenandoah Valley, Bob made countless friends., Bob is survived by his wife Bonnie Hanchett Sandell of Charlottesville; a sister, Patricia Froelicher and David Grimsted of Washington, D.C.; a half-sister, Janet and Joe Bland, of Asheville, North Carolina; his children, Robert Edward "Bobby" Sandell III of Hilton Head, South Carolina, Michael Carroll Sandell, his wife, Sonya, and daughter, Sarah-Michael, of Charlotte, North Carolina; Tracey Sandell Wagner, her husband, Mark, and son, Jay, of Afton, Virginia; Theresa Sandell Bettis, her husband, Nick, and daughters, Alexa and Randee of Hull, Georgia; Mary Ann Sandell Forrester, her husband, Bill, and daughters, Patricia and Lindsey of Savannah, Georgia; stepchildren, Robert Douglas Rhoads, his wife, Molly, and son, Randall, of Charlottesville; Kaye Rhoads Henyon, her husband, Brett, and sons, Logan and Ryan of Earlysville, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved., Bob's family would like to thank Dr. Gordon Morris, Dr. Rob Pritchard, Dr. Martha Battle, and the wonderful staff at Martha Jefferson Oncology for their gentle care in giving Bob precious time to spend with family and friends, the nurses, aides and staff of the 7th floor at Martha Jefferson Hospital, the Hospice of the Piedmont, and Pastor Albert Connette for his visits, prayers, and support., Family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home at the corner of Market and North First Street., A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2011, at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Fontaine Avenue. Reception immediately following service., Donations in Bob's name can be made to the US Lacrosse Foundation, Attention: US Lacrosse Fund, 113 West University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21210-3300; Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA, 22911, or a favorite charity of your choice.

 

 

Robert English

Robert N. English VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert N. English, 87, of the 4400 block of Trinity Court, passed away Jan. 30, 2011 in his home. A native of Williamsport, Pa., he was the son of the late Arthur and Mabel English. He retired from the Teamsters Union as a warehouseman. He was a member of Old Donation Episcopal Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by his wife, Edith F. English; a daughter- in-law, Mary Rice; a granddaughter, Donia J. Reitzel, a great-grandson, Gabriel A. Reitzel; three stepchildren, John Patterson, Stephen Patterson and Stephanie Pollard; three stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat- grandchildren. All services will be at a later date. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to: Medi Home Health & Hospice, 1112 B Eden Way N., Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. hollomon-brown.com.

 

 

Robert L. JOHNSON Jr.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton with Dr. James Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the funeral home.

 

 

Ronald Carll Hostinsky Sr.

Memorial services officiated by the Rev. James Cowles will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Inurnment will be private. 

 

 

Ronald Hairston 

Feb 2, 2011 The funeral for Ronald "Rooster" Lee Hairston, 60, of 1607 Spruce St., Martinsville, and formerly of 643 Price-Hairston Road, Martinsville, who died Jan. 30, 2011, at the Golden Living Center in Martinsville will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Apostolic Church. Bishop Robert Kellam will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Friday and other times at the home of his mother-in-law, Roena Martin, 8884 A.L. Philpott Highway, and at the home of his foster mother, Mattie Swanson, 4227 Mountain Valley Road, Axton. Hairston was born June 22, 1950, in Henry County to James A. Hairston and Virginia Swanson Hairston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Focus; and a foster father, Archie Swanson. He was disabled and had worked at Hooker Furniture for two years. He was a member of Mount Olivet Apostolic Church and was on the usher board. Surviving are his wife, Brenda M. Hairston of Martinsville; stepmother, Elizabeth C. Hairston of Axton; foster mother, Mattie F. Swanson of Axton; two sons, Ronald Jerome Hairston and Robert Joseph Hairston, both of Martinsville; six brothers, Donald Lee Hairston and Lamont Hairston of Axton, and Gary Hairston, Curtis Hairston, Leon Hairston and Jimmy Carter, all of Martinsville.

 

 

Rosa Cook

COOK, Mrs. Rosa L., of Richmond, departed this life February 1, 2011. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull streets. Funeral notice later. 

 

 

Rose Edwards (In Memoriam)

EDWARDS - ROSE It was one year ago today that the Lord called you home. You are dearly loved, missed very much and thought about daily. Love, Your family.

 

 

Rosetta Brown (In Memoriam)

BROWN, Rosetta Branch In honor of my grandma's death. She was a woman that you would love and keep in your warm heart forever. No matter what you are going through, she will always be there! Now that she is gone, she wants me to be an outstanding student, beautiful, capable woman and always believe in myself. I miss you a lot!!! Love you, Christy

 

 

Russell "Rusty" Jones Jr.

Russell "Rusty" Jones Jr., 53, of Kents Store, Virgina, died on Monday, January 31, 2011., He was preceded in death by his father, Russell H. Jones Sr.; and his mother, Mildred L. Jones., He is survived by one brother, Garnett Jones and his wife, Hope, of Palmyra; three sisters, Debbie Jones of Charlottesville, Cindy Richardson and her husband, Buddy, of Kents Store, and Tina Scharer and her husband, Keith, of Scottsville., Visitation will be from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store, Virginia., Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Byrd Chapel United Methodist Church in Kents Store Virginia.

 

 

Russell Clay Jr.

Russell "JR" Clay Jr., 32, of 6456 S. Beaulah Road, Richmond, died Monday evening at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. 

 

 

Sally Capps

Sally Clark Jones Capps Sally Clark Jones Capps, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Westminster Canterbury, after an 18 month battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 28, 1917, in Lynchburg, to Carrie Smith Jones and William Stratton Jones. She was a 1935 graduate of E. C. Glass High School and graduated from Virginia Commercial College in 1937. She married Calvin Caulease Capps on Feb. 12, 1941, who predeceased her Feb. 10, 1962. She also was predeceased by her sister, Evelyn Jones Cox and her husband, Russel; Frank G. Jones, and his wife, Nancillee and brothers-in-law Gene Pedersen, of Pueblo, Colorado, and Arnette L. Yeatts, of Altavista. She is survived by her children, Calvin C. Capps Jr. and his wife, Helen, Thomas C. Capps, and David J. Capps, and his wife Rhonda, all of Lynchburg. She also is survived by her grandchildren, David J. Capps Jr. and his wife Jessica, of Frederick, Md., Sarah C. Capps, and her fianc‚, Kyle Ashmun, both of Annapolis, Md., Cecelia C. Capps, of New York City, and Thomas C. Capps Jr., of Lynchburg. She also is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Jones Yeatts, of Lynchburg, Margaret Jones Pedersen, of Pueblo, Colo., and one brother, William S. Jones Jr., and his wife Phyllis, of Lynchburg, and numerous nieces and nephews. She began attending Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church in 1919 and attended for over 90 years until she was no longer able to do so. She was a long time deaconess and served the church in many functions, in children's ministry, the nursery, and in VacationBible School. She helped prepare and serve Wednesday night supper for the congregation for decades. She loved serving the church, serving Christ, and being a living example of his message. Her life was a mission to better the lives of others. After her oldest son Calvin became deaf at 2, after an illness, and ultimately disabled, she dedicated her life to making sure he was taken care of and treated fairly. As recently as a few months ago, before she became unable to walk, she was driving to his home to check on him or carry him to a medical appointment. The family would like to thank her niece, Carolyn Coleman, for the many hours she spent helping us care for our mother. She is an angel and we could not have managed without her. We also would like to thank Nick and Shirley Habel for all of their assistance during this very difficult time. We would like to thank the staff of Valley View and the 6th floor staff of Westminster Canterbury for their compassionate care. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Heritage Funeral Service, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church, followed by a reception at 12 at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Deaf Ministry of The Living Word Baptist Church, 4130 Waterlick Road, Forest, VA 24551. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory (434)239-2405 is assisting the family,www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com

 

 

Samuel Mason Sr. (In Memoriam)

In Memory Of Samuel Mason Sr. February 2, 1919 November 9, 2006 Happy Birthday Sweetie! We love and miss you so much But God loves you more Eliza, Children, Grands, Greats & Great-Greats 

 

 

Sean McGarry

Sean Everett McGarry GREENSBORO - Sean Everett McGarry, 24, passed away Jan. 29, 2011. www.FamilyChoiceFunerals. com 

 

 

Shambley, Emily

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Emily R. Shambley NORFOLK - Emily R. Shambley passed away Jan. 27, 2011 at Thornton Hall. She was born Jan. 30, 1925, to the ..... 

 

 

Sheryl Diane Gardner

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Sheryl Fitten

Sheryl Lynn Bowling Fitten Sheryl Lynn Bowling Fitten, 52, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at her residence. Born May 12, 1958, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Delano Bowling and Joyce Marie Woodroof Bowling. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Bowling; her grandparents, Aubrey and Ottie Bowling and John and Amine Woodroof. Sheryl was an employee of Country Corner Market in Elon and was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Sheryl is survived by her daughter, Joyce Renee Polen and husband, John, of Florence, S.C.; her son, Jeremy Almond and fianc‚, Tracey Wright, of Lynchburg; a sister, Christie Falkner and husband Jimmy, of Grapevine, Texas; her brother, Keith Bowling and wife, Lynda, of Lynchburg; grandchildren, Trinity and Spencer Almond; step-sisters, Della and Darlene; step-mother, Ruth Long; uncle, Robert Woodroof and wife Connie, of Madison Heights; aunts, Kathy Woodroof, of Lynchburg, Eloise Bowling, of Amherst; nieces, Amy and Jenny Rice; nephew, Ty Falkner; special friends, Haywood Staton, and Ralph Eubank. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at New Prospect Baptist Church in Pleasant View. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m. To send a condolence to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is serving the family.

 

 

Spencer, Lilley

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Lilley W. Spencer VIRGINIA BEACH - Lilley Woodbury Spencer, 91, passed away Jan. 30, 2011, in New Jersey. Born April 4, 1919 in Gates ..... 

 

 

Sylvia Ann Slate Jackson

Sylvia Ann Slate Jackson Sylvia Ann Slate Jackson, age 62, of Red Ash, VA, passed away Sun., Jan. 23, 2011 at her home. She was born in Tazewell County and was the daughter of the late Frank Preston Slate, Jr. and Audrey Breedlove Slate. Survivors are: Her husband: Claude O. Jackson; one daughter: Julie Jackson Kennedy and husband, Chester, of Honea Path, SC; one step son: Claude Jackson, Jr. and wife, Linda, of Red Ash, VA; two grandchildren: Christopher Lee Kennedy and Andrea Jackson. Graveside committal services for Sylvia Ann Slate Jackson were conducted Thurs., Jan. 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, VA. Entombment followed. Family and friends served as pallbearers. Friends called after 6:00 p.m. Wed. evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA. Those attending the graveside service met at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Thurs. morning. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA, was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at

 

 

Terri Louise Hamby

Terri Louise Hamby ABINGDON, Va. Terri Louise Hamby, age 38, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was born Dec. 8, 1972, in Abingdon, a daughter of Cecil Edward Atkins and Wanda Jean Blevins Saul. She was a student at IntelliTec College in Colorado Springs where she was named to the Dean's List. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ray and Ada Atkins and James H. Blevins Sr. and Catherine Gillespie Blevins. Survivors include her mother, Wanda Blevins Saul and husband Curtis of Abingdon; her father, Cecil Atkins and wife, Jane of Damascus; three sons, Howard Michael Tanner and wife, Lettie of Bluff City, Tenn., Matthew Edward Tanner of Bristol Tennessee, and Coty Dewayne Hamby of Bluff City; one grandchild, Dakota Tanner; four sisters, Tammy Morris Karamarinov and husband, Miro of Destin, Fla., Shannon Saul Johnson of Bristol Tennessee, Margie Cuggy of Summerville, S.C., and Cindy Wood of Killeen, Texas; two brothers, Howard Morris and wife, Fay of Bristol Virginia, and James "J.D." Morris and wife, Tammy of Bristol Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bob Neace officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Tanner, Michael Tanner, Coty Hamby, Howard Morris, J.D. Morris, Max Morris and Justin Morris. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Abingdon First Church of God, 500 White's Mill Road. Abingdon, VA 24210, in memory of Terri Louise Hamby. A book of memories is available online at

 

 

Theodore Eliot Keats

Theodore Eliot Keats, Theodore E. Keats, M.D., died peacefully, Friday, December 10, 2010, in Charlottesville., Interment was Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the University of Virginia Cemetery., A memorial celebration of Dr. Keats' wonderful life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Old Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville., In keeping with Dr. Keats continued focus on education and love of Radiology, he requested any donations be made to The Keats Society Education Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 800776, Charlottesville, VA 22908., Teague Funeral Home is assisting the family.

 

 

Thomas Dwight Sloan

He attended Friends Seminary in New York City and Charlottesville High School. He graduated in 1942 from the University of Virginia with a degree in mechanical engineering, where he was a member of Trigon and Tau Beta Pi honor societies., He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Thomas Dwight Sloan and Margaret Bell Dunnington Sloan; and by his sister, Margaret Sloan Blue., He is survived by his loving wife of almost 64 years, Patricia Hennesy Sloan; by his sister, Ruth Sloan Sessoms and George; by his four devoted children: T. Dwight Sloan III and Susan, Ellen Sloan Childers and Randall, Penelope Sloan Hoke (the late Timothy), and Margaret Sloan Presley; by his ten adored grandchildren: Jennifer Dill and Randy, Amy Kirchoff and Jon, Anderson Hoke and Jodie, Thomas Hoke and Abbi, John Hoke, John Presley and Kei, Benjamin Presley and Rachel, Ellen Presley, Timothy Presley and Carey Childers; and by his five wonderful great-grandchildren, Angela Kirchoff, Anders Kirchoff, Sloan Dill, Robinson Hoke and Addison Presley. He will be greatly missed., A memorial service will be held in the chapel of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama, 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Interment will be held at a later date in Charlottesville, Virginia, at the University of Virginia Cemetery.

 

 

Timothy "Timmy" Lake

Timothy Lake Lieutenant Timothy "Timmy" Lake, age 52 of Dumfries, VA passed away on January 29, 2011 at Fairfax Hospital after a courageous battle with brain cancer., Timmy was a Lieutenant with Prince William County Fire and Rescue for 32 years, a member of Prince of Peace Church. He enjoyed the physical fitness of life., He is survived by his wife, Teresa Lake; son, Justin Lake; parents, Capt. Donald E. and Beverly Lake; sister, Kimberly Hollaway; stepchildren, Kristin, Jason, Sabrina, Brianna; and 4 grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of extended family and friends., A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at First Baptist Church, 13600 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA., Timmy was a friend, a mentor , and a servant, he has made thousands of runs, touched many lives and saved many lives., In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The, , PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

 

 

Travis Daily (In Memoriam)

TRAVIS JEROME DAILY 1/31/1979 You blessed us with three beautiful children and with that your name lives on... Happy birthday baby. Love always, your family & friends 

 

 

Treva AGEE

YORKTOWN - On the morning of Monday, Jan. 30, 2011, Treva Agee, surrounded by her family, left her earthly home went to her Heavenly Father. 

 

 

Vanta Haskins

Vanta` Delidra Haskins Vanta` Delidra Haskins departed this life Jan. 30, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born Jan. 8, 1976, to Vanessa Spinner and Warren Haskins Jr. In addition to her parents, Vanta` is survived by her stepfather, Phillip Spinner; a loving grandmother, Ida Lewis; three daughters, Tyesha, Tasia and Casie; four sisters, Vassarette, Concetta, NaKisha and Debbie; six brothers, Thomas, William, Everette, Warren III, Phillip Jr. and Jeremy; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Mt. Airy Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kelso Clark as eulogist. Interment will be in the Pennix Family Cemetery. The family is receiving friends and the cortege will assemble at 523 Bear Branch Road, Appomattox. Condolences may be emailed to comfuneraal@aol.com Community Funeral Home directing.

 

 

Vernon H. Jones

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Vernon R. Barnette Jr.

Vernon Ryland Barnette Jr., 48, of Hopewell, Va., passed away while fishing on the Appomattox River., Mr. Barnette was a loving son, husband, dedicated father and doting grandfather., He is survived by his parents, Vernon R. Sr. and Reva C. Barnette; his loving wife, Mary K. LaVance Barnette; daughter, Marie; granddaughter, Destiny; and brother,s Edward and his wife, Shannon, Alan and his wife, Denise; a brother-in-law, Bill LaVance and his wife, Tami; and numerous nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, in the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Sean "Rocky" Shearin officiating. Interment will be private. A reception will follow the service at the Hopewell, , Post 637, 335 S. 15th Ave., Hopewell, Va. Condolences may be registered with

 

 

Violet SHERLINE

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Wade Lee Fleenor

Fleenor Baby Wade Lee Fleenor, infant child, died on Jan. 27, 2011, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Joyce Fleenor, and a cousin, Shailee Perkins. Survivors include his parents, Justin Fleenor and Nikki Perkins; grandparents, Glenda and David Fleenor and James Wade Woods and Ellen Perkins; and great-grandparents, Roger and Marie Hall, Charles and Mildred Dancy, James Wilburn and Katherine Woods and William Fleenor. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Saltville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at, Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Wanda K. Barrett

Wanda K. Barrett Wanda K. Barrett, 61, of Galax died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Juanita Brown officiating. She was born Jun 13, 1949, in Radford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Walker Barrett; and her parents. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Lambert and Randolph DeHart of Roanoke; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Bobby Douglas Barrett and Jonathan Claude Barrett, both of Galax, and Brian Wayne and Lori Barrett of Floyd; and two grandchildren, Candice Michelle Viers and Micah Brooke Lambert. A guestbook is available online at, Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Wilbert T. Jordan Sr.

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William B. Trevillian Jr.

He was born on November 16, 1936, in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Trevillian Sr., Bill attended Lane High School and went on to graduate from the University of Virginia with a BS degree in Psychology in 1959. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity and conducted a live radio show for four years. After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and was a 1st Lieutenant in the Ranger program. After an honorable discharge he worked as a salesman for Oven Air for eight years. He then joined Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company where he was salesman for 33 years and established Compensation Planning Corporation., Bill was a loyal member of the Albemarle Rotary Club and highly regarded by his friends as an avid sportsman with an intense love for the outdoors. In the Winter and Fall months he was a passionate quail hunter and dog trainer. While he respected the talents of Pointers and Brittany's alike, his passionate regard for his beloved Llewellyn Setters was inseparable. In one of his short stories he writes, "Darkness seeps into the air and spreads over us. Warm and cold night breezes flow against the dark sky; they find this quiet place. It's time for a warm truck ride to a waiting fireplace and loving people to tell our day to. Just a moment more, though. A moment more to run my fingers through his coat, to hear him sigh. He knows my hands. We are one. One moment more.", In the Spring and Summer months, he was either fishing the flats in Key West with his wife Patsy, surf fishing with his buddies for Drum or Cobia at Hatteras, North Carolina, or sailing his boat on the Rappahannock River., Alongside Bill's love for birds, kite flying and car racing at VIR, was his intense passion for writing. After retiring from Mass Mutual in 2001, he devoted more time to exposing his soul through written expression. His creative talents resulted in many short stories and poems. At times he could be seen entertaining enthusiasts at local bookstores, coffee shops or First Night Virginia. Nary was there ever a family social gathering without a mandatory attendance involving the fervent reading of Robert Frost's Birches or The Death of a Hired Man. In 2001, he authored his first book entitled Goat Bell Still and Sweets. Read it., Rarely was Bill without a camera. His fascination with photography was evidenced by his unique ability to enshrine the innocence of his prey in a photograph. His aptitude would later attract the publishers of the Photographers Forum where in 2002 and 2004 his works were published in the Best of Photography Annual., Bill Trevillian's expanse for knowledge across multiple fields of study often bewildered a few and astonished others. He just seemed to know the answer. The strength of his spirit; while intimidating to some, compelled him to live life like he meant it. Within him was born a depth of courage that commanded the respect of giants and remains immortal in all of us with whom he touched. I miss you and can't wait for our next covey rise., Bill is survived by his wife, Patsy, of 50 years; his son, Will; his daughter, Patsy Trevillian Wallenborn and her husband, Abbot. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Faris and Abbot Wallenborn., The family gives their heartfelt thanks for the compassionate support of our caregivers, Carolyn Deane, April Martin, Karen Crawford, Gina Martin and Sheryle Morris. We are also most grateful for the loyal support and counsel of Mr. H. Daniel Winter, Lucius Bracey and Keith Shaner. Special thanks and appreciation are also offered to Mr. Wayne Harvey for his friendship, loyalty and continued support. We also wish to thank Hospice, the University of Virginia Medical Center, Tom Garland at the Commonwealth Event Company and Sandy Motley Catering., A memorial service will be held at the family's home 2 p.m. Saturday February 5, 2011., NOTE: Parking will be at the Olivet Presbyterian Church at 2575 Garth Road (not at house) and shuttle service will be provided. Casual dress is desired and "Hunting Attire" is preferred.

 

 

William Clifton Thayer

William C. Thayer William Clifton Thayer, 58, of Rural Retreat died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with Daniel Gravley officiating. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. at Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon with the Revs. Donald Thayer and Garland Thayer officiating. He was born July 18, 1952, in Washington County, son of the late William Howard and Blanche Selfe Thayer. He was owner, along with his wife, of Bill and BJ's Greenhouse, Plants, Flowers, Lawn Care and Landscaping. He also was an organic produce farmer. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean "BJ" Thayer of Rural Retreat; children, Hunter and Amanda Thayer of Abingdon, and Cynthia and David Dickey of Graford, Texas; grandchildren, Kyler Jack Thayer, Dylan Danner Hart, and Skylar Remmington Lucas Shields; brothers and sisters, Delores and Kim Coe of Abingdon, Polly Thayer of Bristol, Jamerson Thayer and Danny Thayer, both of Abingdon, Teresa and Ronnie Emerson of Meadowview, Becky and Wade Cox of Damascus, and Bobby and Anita Thayer of Bristol, Tenn.; special friend, James Cox of Rural Retreat; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

William Crutcher

William L. Crutcher PORTSMOUTH - William Leslie Crutcher, 86, passed away Jan. 30, 2011 at his daughter's home in Virginia Beach. Born to John and Iona Crutcher in Lynchburg, Va., he was one of eight children. He was predeceased by his wife, Janie Crutcher and two siblings, Tommy and Johnnie. He is survived by siblings, Bobbi, Rusty, Janice, Jerry and Diane, multiple nieces and nephews as well as his daughter, Deborah Holland, M.D., and his beloved granddaughter, Ellen Claire Holland. Bill joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor and served as boatswain's mate second class from 1942 to 1945 operating landing craft in the Pacific Theater of the war. He met and married Janie after the war, and after training in electronics, moved to Portsmouth where they opened Airline TV. They co-operated the business for 40 years until their retirement. He was a founding member and deacon of United Congregational Christian Church as well as founding member and past president of Hampton Roads Beagle Club. After retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, golf, woodworking and vegetable gardening. The enormous void in our hearts will be filled with memories of his kind and gentle nature. The family wishes to offer special thanks to his neighbors in Green Acres, to his caregivers at Windermere, his nurses from SeniorCorp, most especially Diane, and to the Hospice Program for their guidance during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, mourners may choose to donate to the Sentara Hospice Program or Meals on Wheels. Family will receive visitors at Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel, from 7 to 8 p.m. today. There will be a service at United Congregational Christian Church, 5900 Portsmouth Blvd., VA 23701 at 11 a.m. Thursday and the burial will be private.

 

 

William Henry Wilson Sr.

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William M. "Bill" Wood

Wood William "Bill" M. Wood, 77, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. He was born March 23, 1933 in Wilkes County, N.C., and was truly a great man. Survivors include his wife, Treva "Tootsy" Hash Wood of Marion; six brothers and one sister, all of North Carolina; good in-laws; and many dear friends on Greer Avenue and Matson Drive in Marion. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at, Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

 

 

William Martin Jr.

William H. Martin Jr. NORFOLK - William Henry Martin Jr., 84, of The Talbot on Granby Retirement Community, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. He was the retired chief engineer for the Norfolk Naval Station for many years. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Anna Burnice Chapman Martin and William H. Martin Sr., and was the widower of Anne May Underdown Martin. He leaves behind his loving daughters, Karen Burnice Martin and Lisa Anne Martin Dakes, both of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; a sister, Burnice Martin of Norfolk; two sisters-in-law, Betty Miller and Juanita Fletcher and her husband Dr. Charles P. Fletcher, all of Virginia Beach; and a brother-in-law, James Roy Morrison of Norfolk. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in the Norfolk chapel of H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., with the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at a visitation at the funeral home Thursday from 7 until 8 p.m. In addition, close friends and family members are welcome to visit The Martin family at The Talbot on Granby, Apt. No. 415, following the funeral from 5 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made to the family through www.hdoliver.com.

 

 

William W. Washington Sr.

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William Wilson Sr.

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Williams, Melvine

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Melvine Lamb-Williams CHESAPEAKE - Melvine Lamb Williams of the 200 block of Coachman Drive departed this life Jan. 30, 2011. Born in Norfolk, she ..... 

 

 

Willie Cosby III (In Memoriam)

DEACON WILLIE D. COSBY III In loving memory of my husband, our father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, We would walk the path to heaven and bring you back again. We love and miss you dearly. Forever in our hearts and with love always, Your Wife, Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren

 

 

Wilson, Raymond

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00 AM 

Raymond C. Wilson CHESAPEAKE - Raymond C. Wilson, 90, of Chester, Va., passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 surrounded by his family. Mr. Wilson .....

 

 

Yolanda Ciampoli

Yolanda M. CiampoIi NORFOLK - Mrs. Yolanda M. CiampoIi died Jan. 30, 2011 at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, she was 92. A native of Altoona, Pa., she lived in Norfolk for 56 years. Yolanda was a devout Catholic. She was predeceased by her husband, A.E. Ciampoli and son, Gary V. Ciampoli. Yolanda is survived by her sister, Evelyn Rito of Altoona; her son, Ronnie; and daughters-in-law, Debra Ciampoli and Betty Oliver. She is also survived by her granddaughters, Lauren and Rachel Ciampoli. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The Rev. Venancio Belarote will preside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Pius X Catholic School, 7800 Halprin Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518.