Sunday, August 10, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/10/08

  • Ashley, Charles H.

    ASHLEY, Charles H., 68, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara F. Ashley, five children, one sister, two brothers, 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Charles was retired from APAC Inc., and was a Marine Corps veteran. His funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia with military honors.

    • Atwater, Brenda Sims

      ATWATER, Brenda Sims, age 66, of Prince George, passed away Friday, August 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Atwater; her son, Alan H. Long Jr. and his wife, Denise; her brother, Emmett Harding Sims Jr.; her sister, Cheryl Sims Hicks and her husband, Jimmy; her three special grandchildren, Hamilton, Sydney and Parker Long; many nieces and nephews. Brenda was a retired employee of 37 years with the Defense General Supply Center. Her family will celebrate her life Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at…

      • Augustine, Mae Dickerson

        AUGUSTINE, Mae Dickerson, 82, of Richmond, Va., died August 9, 2008. She is survived by her sister, Doris Dickerson Rowlette and husband, Anthony; her husband of 58 years, Harry H. Augustine Jr.; her daughter, Florence A. Chaffin; and three sons, Harry H. Augustine III, Carter D. Augustine, and John S. Augustine; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Augustine grew up in Amelia, Va. and came to Richmond to attend Richmond Polytechnical Institute (RPI). She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and became a…

        • Beddow, Lisa Mae

          BEDDOW, Lisa Mae, departed this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Charles W. Beddow Sr. and Linda C. Beddow of Chesterfield County; her grandparents, retired Lt. Col. Paul M. Crosby and Catherine N. Crosby of Utah; a sister, Dianne C. Crump and husband, Mark C. Crump, of Hanover County; brother, Charles W. Beddow Jr.; four nieces and nephews, and a number of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, August 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Woody Funeral…

          • Boone, Kathleen R. "Kitty"

            BOONE, Kathleen "Kitty" R., 80, of Kilmarnock, Va., formerly of Heathsville, Va., passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008. She was a member of the Callao Volunteer Rescue Squad and a charter member of Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William "Bill" M. Boone; three sons, Kevin M. Boone and wife, Joan, of Checotah, Okla., Terrance C. Boone of Austin, Texas, and Patrick L. Boone of Reedville, Va.; one brother, Lawrence Reiter of Vienna, Va.; and…

            • Bowman, Edith Lucas

              BOWMAN, Edith Lucas, 95, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on August 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Bowman. She leaves to cherish her memory three god-daughters, one devoted, Golden "Missie" Love, Ellen Rice, and Laura Lawrence; one godson, Winde Lawrence (Marilyn); three nieces, Julia Carroll, Shirley Moore, and Harriet Lucas; mother-in-law, Cora Bishop; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where a…

              • Chapman, Barbara Farkas "Bobbie"

                CHAPMAN, Barbara "Bobbie" Farkas, 69, a lifelong resident of Varina, passed away August 7, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, John and Mary Farkas; her brother, John Farkas Jr.; and her daughter, Carroll Lee Evans. She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 43 years, E.L. "Bubba" Chapman; her children, Sam Dowdy and wife, Angie, Stacy Whittington and her partner, Steve Bruce, and her son, Seth, Le Ann C. Pulliam and…

                • Culbreth Jr., Andrew Charles

                  CULBRETH, Andrew Charles Jr., 85, of Midlothian, passed away August 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, June Sydnor Culbreth; a daughter, Adriane Culbreth Glisson and her husband, Rick, and their son, of Midlothian, Va.; two sons, Andrew Charles Culbreth III, his wife, Deborah, and their seven children of Poquoson, Va., Wendell Terry Culbreth, his wife, Lisa, of Horseheads, N.Y., and their three children; as well as several great-grandchildren of Poquoson, Va., Frederick, Md., and Florida, and…

                  • Devine, Elsie Wright

                    DEVINE, Elsie Wright, 87, of Rockville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Henry Ragle III; sister, Gladys Childs; and her parents, Albert G. and Shirley Wright. Mrs. Devine is survived by her son, Albert Devine and wife, Suzette, of Rockville; two daughters, Shelva Powell and husband, Bruce, of Richmond, and Cherrie Healey and husband, Robert, of Rockville; six grandsons, Henry Ragle IV, Peyton Ragle, Ryan Ragle, Christopher Healey, Kyle Healey, and…

                    • Estis, Thomas Franklin

                      ESTIS, Thomas Franklin, 85, a longtime resident of Henrico County, Va., died on August 8, 2008, of natural causes at the McGuire Veterans Nursing Home Care Unit in Richmond, Va. Mr. Estis was born on August 14, 1922, in King and Queen County, Va. and was a lifetime member of Smyrna Christian Church in Bruington, Va. He served in and was wounded in Germany during World War II. He worked for and later retired from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by a…

                      • Garrison, Cary Clinton

                        GARRISON, Cary Clinton, 90, of Richmond, passed away August 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Wilcox Garrison; and his brother, Kenneth F. Garrison. He is survived by his sister, Edna Garrison Bays and husband, John; sister-in-law, Mabel Garrison; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Garrison was a Navy veteran of World War II, retired from E.I. DuPont, and was a longtime member of Westover Hills United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday. In lieu of…

                        • Hay, Mildred Bernice

                          HAY, Mildred Bernice, age 91, of Richmond, Va., passed away August 6, 2008, after a brief illness. Mildred leaves behind her five loving children and their spouses, Robert Hay and wife, Linda, Janet Means and husband, Larry, Karen Williams and husband, Richard, Jonathan Hay and wife, Bridget, and her devoted youngest daughter, Debra Hay-Pierce and husband, Marshall. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert A. Hay. Mildred was the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren and eight…

                          • Henry, Annie Smith

                            HENRY, Annie Smith, passed away August 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and Lillian Smith. She is survived by many devoted cousins among them, Barbara J. Mines of Ashland, Va.; several devoted friends, James Henry of Westmoreland County, Virginia Shelton of Ashland, Va., Fannie Goodwyn of Philadelphia, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. James Battle (Jacqueline) of Richmond, Va.; and other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N.…

                            • Hill, Blanche

                              HILL, Blanche, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of King William County, Va., went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2008. She is survived by her son, Stewart Hill; and three grandsons, Danny, Corey and Mark; one sister, Maria Hill; one niece, one nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B. Street, Ashland. Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at the Mangohick Baptist Church, King William, Va. Rev. James Preast, pastor, officiating. Ms. Hill…

                              • Hill, Joanne Mayo

                                HILL, Joanne Mayo, of Richmond, passed away peacefully Friday, August 8, 2008, and entered into eternal life to live with her Heavenly Father. She was preceded in death by her beloved grand-daughter, Melissa Lynn Carter. She is survived by her wonderful son, Raleigh J. Hill Jr.; her precious daughter, Cynthia Pramagioulis; one sister, Brenda Boehlein; two brothers, George Ely and Sam Mayo; numerous nieces and nephews; and her longtime dearest friend, Kitty Fisher. Mrs. Hill was a dedicated employee for over…

                                • Hodge, Virginia H.

                                  HODGE, Virginia H., 72, of Richmond, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Zella and Hunley Hodge; five brothers, Coy, Roy, Paul, John and Wilmer "Bill" Hodge; and beloved nephew, Ed Czerniakiewicz. She is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, Newell (Polly), Sidney (Shirley) and Carl (Kathy) Hodge, of Christiansburg, Va.; three sisters and brother-in-law, Alma Epperly of Roanoke, Va., Allie Miles of Richmond, Va., and Joyce…

                                  • Kirsch, Helen

                                    KIRSCH, Helen, formerly of Hampton, Va., and beloved wife of William "Bill" Kirsch, died at her home in Powhatan, Va., Thursday, August 7, 2008. Helen was born and raised in Erie, Pa. She and her husband moved to Hampton in the 1950s and lived in the Wythe area. Helen retired and moved to Powhatan. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert "Bobby" Kirsch. Helen is survived by her daughter, Desiree Stowell; and son-in-law, Buzzy Stowell, of Powhatan, formerly of Hampton; three sisters,…

                                    • Layne Sr., James Albert "Shady"

                                      LAYNE, James Albert "Shady" Sr., 69, of Chesterfield, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Friday, August 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janette Smith Layne; five children, Donna Joy Ellis and her husband, Michael, Katherine D. McGuckin, James Albert Layne Jr., Aaron F. Layne and his wife, Crystal, and Tanya M. Coghill and her husband, Brian; three sisters, Willie West, Lucille Jones and Marian Smith; two sisters-in-law, Jane and Betty Layne; six grandchildren,…

                                      • Lindsey, James Robert

                                        LINDSEY, Major James Robert "Bobby," died August 7, 2008, at his home in Chesapeake, Va., at the age of 78. Born in Richmond, Va., he moved to Portsmouth with his family during WWII, where he attended Craddock High School. After the war, his family returned to Richmond, where he graduated from Varina High School. In 1950, his uncle talked him into taking a job with the Henrico Police Department, "until something better came along." He served there for nearly 35 years, including an…

                                        • Lipscomb, Edith Martin

                                          LIPSCOMB, Edith Martin, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Lipscomb; and two daughters, Charlotte L. Hayes and Anna Marie McDonald. She is survived by her son, James F. Lipscomb Jr. and his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Mary Page Gregory and her husband, Buddy, and Norma C. Lipscomb, both of Mechanicsville; one sister, Jayne Paschall of Ladysmith, Va.; sons-in-law, Fred Hayes and Robert McDonald; nine grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She…

                                          • Matthews, Louise B.

                                            MATTHEWS, Louise B., "Mommy", departed this life Aug. 9, 2008. Arrangements

                                            • Mauney, Gregory Gene "Greg-Mo"

                                              MAUNEY, Gregory "Greg- Mo" Gene, 23 of Varina, left us unexpectedly way too soon, Friday morning, August 8, 2008 at 0800. Greg had fought a long, hard and tough fight with Crohn's Disease for the past 3 and½years, but now he is playing his music with the angels. Greg is survived by his parents, Chris and Darrell "Butch" Mauney Jr.; his sister, Amanda of Varina; his brother, Jason of Odessa, Texas. He also leaves to mourn his passing, his niece and nephew, Kylie and Damon; his…

                                              • Mays, Dorothy W. "Dot"

                                                MAYS, Dorothy "Dot" W., beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2008 at her son's home in Varina. Dot was born on August 12, 1916 in Buckingham, Va. After graduating from Varina High School, Dot went to work at Thalhimers, where she met Vincent K. Mays, whom she later married. During WWII, she moved with her husband to Florida, but returned to Richmond to raise her two children after he was killed in the service. Dot was employed…

                                                • McCoullough, Evelyn J.

                                                  McCOULLOUGH, Ms. Evelyn J., of Richmond, departed this life August 9, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.

                                                  • McCulloch, David Charles

                                                    McCULLOCH, David Charles, our beloved Chuckie, Papa, Uncle Chuck, Chuckles, Uncle Salty, Uncle Smudgy, Bro and Bra, was ripped away from us forever Saturday, August 2, 2008. On a 24 by 7 basis, Chuck was full of life. When we fantasize about escaping our daily responsibilities, Chuckles was who we wanted to be. Chuck's zeal for living life to its fullest was a daily blessing for us all. Whether he was on his bike or surfing or improving his house or playing his guitars and piano, or just partying like…

                                                    • McDonough Jr., James L.

                                                      McDONOUGH , James L. Jr., 87, of Sandston, passed away on August 8, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ann; three sons, James L. III of Wilmington, N.C., Christopher of Chester, and Michael E. of Richmond; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 11, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. August 12, at Oakwood Cemetery.

                                                      • Pittman, Richard E. "Dick"

                                                        PITTMAN, Richard E. "Dick," 1928-2008, Newport News. I was born on June 2, 1928 in Halifax, N.C., to R. Harvey and Bessie D. Pittman. We moved to Newport News when I was two. I attended John Daniel School and graduated from Newport News High School in 1945. I was a Boy Scout, a Sea Scout and attained Eagle Scout rank. In January 1946, I enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Trieste, where I was stationed until 1948. During my time there, I skied in the Alps and traveled in Italy, Germany and…

                                                        • Proffitt, Rev. James Edward

                                                          PROFFITT, Rev. James Edward, of Powhatan, Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Webb Proffitt of Powhatan; and three children, Jamie Pittman of Chesapeake, Va., and her husband, Michael Pittman, Joy Proffitt of Chesterfield, Va., and Jeffrey Proffitt of McKenney, Va. Rev. Proffitt also leaves behind to cherish many wonderful memories four grandchildren, Jennifer Cabaniss and her husband, Joshua…

                                                          • Rayfield, David Madison

                                                            RAYFIELD, David Madison, 57, made his transition on July 15, 2008. He is survived by his brother, John; sister, Becky Rayfield; cousin, Lois Ramsuer; a host of cousins; his dog companion, Trooper; and friends he met on his path. David was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and loved the ocean and nature. He spent much of his time fishing, hunting, swimming and snorkeling. He was a member of Local Union #10, United Association of Journeymen Plumbers & Steamfitters. The family of David welcomes others to celebrate…

                                                            • Remler, Helga Friederike (Delitzsch)

                                                              REMLER, Helga Friederike (Delitzsch), a loving mother, devoted wife, and resident of Williamsburg for 41 years, has died after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Remler was born in 1937 in K�"nigsberg, East Prussia. She grew up in Bremen, Germany, after narrowly escaping the Russian Army as a little girl toward the end of World War II. She came to America on Valentine's Day of 1956 and settled in New York City where she met her husband of 51 years, Edward Remler. After they were married, the couple…

                                                              • Satterwhite, Joan Nuckols

                                                                SATTERWHITE, Joan Nuckols, 76, of Richmond, widow of Stanley "Bobby" Satterwhite, passed away Friday, August 8, 2008. She is survived by her sister, Linda N. Gibson and husband, Wayne, of Richmond; and her niece, Kimberly P. Davis and husband, Jerry, of Richmond. Mrs. Satterwhite was the owner of Satterwhite's Restaurant and retired from Franklin Federal Savings and Loan after 35 years of service. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett…

                                                                • Scholl, Edmund T.

                                                                  SCHOLL, Edmund T., 61, of Midlothian, passed away August 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marilee B. and Theodore R. Scholl. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth M. Scholl; daughters, Brenna Creech and her husband, Bryan, and Becky Scholl; grandchildren, Wilton Bass Creech and Henry Reed Creech. He is also survived by two brothers, Dean H. Scholl and Paul B. Scholl. He was a Masonic Lodge member, a Shriner of the Rajah Temple in Allentown, Pa., and currently attending…

                                                                  • Self, Bertha Harrison

                                                                    SELF, Bertha Harrison, 96, of Richmond, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Self. She is survived by her son, Joseph R. Self; daughter, Judith H. Self; two sisters, Virginia H. Spivey and Edith H. Wheeler; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Self was a longtime active member of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday…

                                                                    • Shelton III, Allen Carl

                                                                      SHELTON, Allen Carl III, 51, of Chesterfield, passed away Thursday, August 7, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a maintenance planner with Reynolds Metals/Alcoa for 23 years. He was also an avid boater and fisherman. He was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Carl Shelton Jr. He is survived by his wife, Karen Oliver Shelton; daughter, April Shelton Johnson and husband, Timothy; and…

                                                                      • Simon, Harry Michael

                                                                        SIMON, Harry Michael, 85, of Bon Air, passed away August 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jessie Killough Simon; and daughter, Stephanie Dale Simon. He is survived by sons, Michael Lynn Simon and his wife, Dee Hubbard Simon, of Weddington, N.C., Jeffrey Keith Simon and his wife, Wendy Christine Caplette, of Midlothian, Va.; grandchildren, Michael Joseph Simon and his wife, Megan Lyles Simon, Mary Jessica Simon, Trey Christopher Simon, Alexander David Simon; nieces, nephews and good…

                                                                        • Walker Jr., Harry

                                                                          WALKER, Harry Jr., 72, of Palmyra, Va., passed away on July 2, 2008. The graveside service will be held at his ancestral home in La Crosse, Va., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The La Crosse Cemetery is located at 6665 Marengo Road, La Crosse, Va. 23950. Following the service, the Walker family will receive friends at the La Crosse Baptist Church, 102 North Carter Street, La Crosse, Va. 23950.

                                                                          • Willcox Jr., James Haskell

                                                                            WILLCOX, James Haskell Jr., died Thursday, June 26, 2008. A memorial service will be held for him Saturday, August 16, 2008, at 1 p.m., in Merchants Hope Episcopal Church, 11500 Merchants Hope Road, Hopewell, Va.

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