Monday, August 18, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/18/08

  • Alexander Jr., Frank M. "Jimmy"

    ALEXANDER, Frank M. "Jimmy" Jr., 47, of Aylett, Virginia, died August 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janet "Becky"; a son, Frank III "Monty" (Tricia); a daughter, Mary (Jonny); four grandchildren, Robbie, Austin, James, and Madison; his mother, Dottie W. Alexander; two brothers, Wayne W. (Pam) and George B.; several nephews and nieces, other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Frank Alexander Sr. "Buck." Remains rest at B.W. White…

    • Archer, September W.

      ARCHER, September W., of Bracey, died August 17, 2008. She was predeceased by her daughter, Summer Jade Archer, and is survived by her father and stepmother, Clyde A. and Stephanie S. Wilson of Bracey; three brothers, Clyde Mawyer of Knott's Island, N.C., Luke A. and Joel A. Wilson, both of Bracey; and a sister, Meridyth P. Gibson of Bracey. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Gaston Christian Life Center in Ebony, with interment in Warfield Baptist Church Cemetery, South Hill. Visitation…

      • Armstrong, William E.

        William "Bill" Edward Armstrong, 65, of Atkins died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Francis Marion Manor in Marion. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Carl Pauley officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Slemp Cemetery. He was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Smyth County. He was retired from General Motors after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his…

        • Baldwin, Virginia H.

          BALDWIN, Virginia H., of Richmond, Va., departed this life August 15, 2008. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 1 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 2811 Fendall Ave., Richmond, Va. Interment private. Public viewing Monday, August 18, 2 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 18.

          • Ball, Mary Hildebrand "Bootsie"

            BALL, Mary Hildebrand "Bootsie", 81, of Richmond, a native of Charlottesville, Va., passed away August 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, William David Ball Jr.; her son, Larry S. Ball Sr.; and grandson, L. Scott Ball Jr. She is survived by her two sons, W. David Ball III and his wife, Ellie, of Lynchburg, Va. and Edward P. Ball and his wife, Cyndy; two daughters, Kimberly B. Harris and husband, Keven Lee Harris, and Susan B. Pollard and husband, Christopher E. Pollard Sr.; and…

            • Ballard, Otheen

              of celebration will be held Tuesday at noon in Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor. The Rev. H. Carlyle Church will deliver the eulogy and the Rev. Dr. J.J. Ferguson will officiate. The body will be placed in the church for viewing at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Pretlow & Chapman Funeral Service of Smithfield, Va.

              • Batten, Nancy

                Nancy Louise Batten, 70, of Hopewell, Va., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Mattie Lee Sykes. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Floria Wilson and Lois F. Sykes. She is survived by her husband, William Eugene Batten; daughter, Wanda Batten; son, Russell Batten Sr. and wife Donna; four grandchildren, Bobby Parker III and wife, Melissa, Jennifer Rhodes and…

                • Blackwell, Jean Adams (Memoriam)

                  • Blair, John Elbert

                    will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home by Rev. Dr. Bill Wash. Entombment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 831 Poquoson Ave., or the Poquoson Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., both in Poquoson, VA, 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com.

                    • Booker, Rose M.

                      Rose M. Booker, 55, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                      • Bray, Hazel

                        Hazel S. Bray ELIZABETH CITY - Hazel Stanley Bray, 94, formerly of Bayside Road, died Aug. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Twiford's Memorial Chapel.

                        • Brown, Catherine Sarah Stewart

                          will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va.

                          • Burton, Ricky Maurice Shaw

                            BURTON, Ricky Maurice Shaw, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 10, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Tonya Burton; father and stepmother, Rickie and Debora Shaw; three brothers, Antoine Burton, Eric Burton, and Malik Shaw; maternal and paternal grandparents; one nephew, De'Shawn; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be held on Tuesday, 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

                            • Clifton, Christopher

                              Christopher F. Clifton VIRGINIA BEACH - Christopher F. Clifton, 53, of the 1400 block of Sangaree Circle, died Aug. 15, 2008, in his home. Mr. Clifton was born in Hampton. He was the son of Patricia M. Clifton and the late Jack Clifton. He was a lifelong musician. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Joyce Clifton; his mother, Patricia Clifton of California; two brothers, Whit Clifton and wife Fiona and Phil Clifton and wife Titi, all of California; a sister, Deb Frank of Pennsylvania; two nephews, Jake…

                              • Cox, Carrie E.

                                Carrie E. Cox, of Roanoke, died Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                • Craddock, Byron Reed

                                  Byron Reed Craddock, 78, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann "Jackie" Craddock, parents, Herman P. and Marie Craddock, sister, Betty Cassell and brother, Richard Craddock. Byron was retired from Verizon ( C&P ) Telephone Company. He was a member of St. Philip Lutheran Church. Surviving are his son, Thomas Reed Craddock and wife, Cynthia; daughter, Jennifer McMillan and husband, Joe, all of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Travis Craddock…

                                  • Creasy, L. Melvin

                                    L. Melvin Creasy, 88, of Daleville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                    • Crowder Jr., James Alexander (Memoriam)

                                      • Dagliano, Grace Gallagher

                                        DAGLIANO, Grace Gallagher, 96, of Richmond, widow of Joseph Dagliano, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. She is survived by her son, Ronald L. Bell Sr. and his wife, Ann; two grandsons, Ronald L. Bell Jr. and wife, Rebecca, and David W. Bell and wife, Tracey; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter, all of Richmond. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, August 18.…

                                        • Davis, Anna Warden Ellers

                                          • Davis, Lillian

                                            • DeCosi, Mildred

                                              will be conducted Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel.

                                              • DeWitt, Kenneth C.

                                                Kenneth C. DeWitt, 79, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                • Dodson, Robert Booker

                                                  DODSON, Robert Booker, age 77, of Richmond, formerly of Lancaster, departed this life Friday, August 15, 2008 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Margaret T. Dodson. He is survived by his son, Robert B. Dodson Jr.; daughter, Paige H.D. Roberts and her husband, Scott J. Roberts; grandson, Robert T. Dodson, each of Richmond; brother, John O. Dodson and his wife, Sybil; numerous nieces and nephews, and many other beloved family and friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday,…

                                                  • Doss, Bettie

                                                    Bettie Rodgers Doss 81, of Colonial Heights, Va., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. The Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, will announce funeral arrangements.


                                                  • Felczuk, Hilda

                                                    at 7:30 p.m. in Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh St., Ironton, Ohio. To offer condolences to the family, please visit

                                                    • Giannini, Doris McLawhorn

                                                      • Gilbert, Edward John

                                                        • Gill, Frances

                                                          will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Va. A reception in Frances' honor will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, where Frances resided for the past 10 years, 2300 Cedarfield Pkwy., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Woody Funeral Home, Parham Road, Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                          • Gill, Frances Bailey

                                                            GILL, Frances Bailey, of Richmond, died August 15, 2008. Frances was born on March 2, 1920, in Starkville, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harvey Strachan Gill Jr.; and by her son, Harvey Strachan Gill III. Frances is survived by two daughters, Frances Gill Creekmur and husband, William, of Richmond and Ann Bailey Gill, also of Richmond; one son, John Strachan Gill and wife, Catherine, of Moon, Va; and by her grandchildren, William Rodgers Creekmur Jr., William Duke Nelms…

                                                            • Goode, Katherine Randolph

                                                              GOODE, Katherine Randolph, former resident of Heartfields, and a retired employee of the Virginia Employment Commission, died on Saturday, August 16, 2008, following a period of declining health. Katherine was born in Boydton, Va. on April 10, 1916, the daughter of the late John Chambers and Lucille Pleasants Goode. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Louise Goode Hutcheson of Chase City, and Virginia Chambers Goode of Richmond; and brothers, John Chambers Goode Jr. and William Sterling Goode, also of…

                                                              • Greenberg, Cecille

                                                                Cecille F. Greenberg VIRGINIA BEACH - Cecille F. Greenberg, 84, passed away Aug. 16, 2008. Mrs. Greenberg was born in the Bronx, N.Y. She was a student of the Manhattan School of Music and studied with concert pianists Appleton and Field. She was a passionate music teacher to Hampton Roads area piano students, young and old alike, for 55 years. Mrs. Greenberg was also a kindergarten teacher for 25 years at Beth El Temple in Norfolk. She was a member of Temple Ohef Sholom in Norfolk. She is survived by her…

                                                                • Greenberg, Cecille F.

                                                                  GREENBERG, Cecille F., 84, of Virginia Beach, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Mrs. Greenberg was born in the Bronx, N.Y. She was a student of the Manhattan School of Music and studied with concert pianists Appleton & Fields. She was a passionate music teacher to Hampton Roads area piano students, young and old alike, for 55 years. Mrs. Greenberg was also a kindergarten teacher for 25 years at Beth El Temple in Norfolk. She was a member of Temple Ohef Sholom in Norfolk. She is survived by her…

                                                                  • Groome, Richard

                                                                    . He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who always put his family first. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rosemary; daughter, Tracy L. and her husband James C. Roth of Collinsville, Ill.; son, Chris A. Groome of Virginia Beach; brother, Wilbur R. and his wife Barbara Groome of Virginia Beach; his loving two granddaughters, Samantha L. and Sheridyn Z. Roth, both of Collinsville; aunt, Helen Gober of Nashville, Tenn.; also many nieces and nephews. The viewing will begin with the family…

                                                                    • Hach, Dolores M.

                                                                      Dolores M. Hach, 71, of Moneta, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-586-7360.

                                                                      • Hale, Maude A.

                                                                        • Hall Jr., Arthur LeeRoy

                                                                          • Handy, James Gregory

                                                                            • Hanes Jr., Leigh Buckner

                                                                              • Harris Jr., Stanhope H. "Stanley"

                                                                                HARRIS, Stanhope H. "Stanley" Jr., 79, of Kenbridge, died August 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Fleda Wilkinson Harris; one daughter, Dianne H. Brooks of Kenbridge; and one son, Stanhope H. "Stan" Harris III of Ashland; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy H. McDowell of Phenix, Va.. Stanley was the Ruritan's Lieutenant Governor of the Appomattox District, Zone 6. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 19,…

                                                                                • Harris, Linda Slaughter

                                                                                  • Harris, Shirley

                                                                                    Shirley M. Harris PORTSMOUTH - Services for Shirley Mae Harris will be held at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                    • Hoch, Shirley

                                                                                      • Hodges, Patrician

                                                                                        HODGES, Patrician departed this life August 16, 2008. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                        • Holdcraft, Ashley

                                                                                          will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Contributions in memory of Ashley can be made to Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association, P.O. Box 6574, Silver Spring, MD 20916 or Holdcraft Family Memorial Fund, 9729 Harrington Drive, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                          • Hopkins Sr., Frank J.

                                                                                            HOPKINS, Frank J. Sr. of 4301 Hillbrook Ave. died August 17, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice.

                                                                                            • Houseman, Laura O.

                                                                                              Laura O. Houseman, 80, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                              • Hudson, Jane Withers

                                                                                                Jane Withers Hudson, 66, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                • Hurst, Edison Lee

                                                                                                  s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with the Rev. Terry Elkins and the Rev. Bill Murdock officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated however memorial donations may be made in Mr. Hurst's name to Fort Lewis Christian Church, 2931 W. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153. Online condolences may be made to…

                                                                                                  • Jarratt, Marcus

                                                                                                    Infant Marcus Wayne Jarratt passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Jarratt; father, James H. Timberlake Jr.; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Christine Jarratt; maternal great grandparents, Clifton and Ruby Jarratt, Roberta and Bobby Mannberg; paternal grandfather, James H. Timberlake Sr.; paternal grandmother, Priscilla V. Jasper; six uncles, Rodney Wilkins, Charles Sharpe, Robert Rhodes, Phillip Jarratt II, Chris and Michael Timberlake; three…


                                                                                                  • Jenkins, Hazel Anna Stratton

                                                                                                    Hazel Anna Stratton Jenkins, 81, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, August 14, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                    • Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                      • Johnston Sr., Terry

                                                                                                        Terry Reed Johnston Sr., 70, of Chester, Va., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 in Chippenham Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Prosser Johnston, and step-mother Selma Johnston. Mr. Johnston was an Ironworker for Suitt Construction for over 20 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Johnston is survived by his four sons, Terry Johnston Jr. and wife Julia, Dustin Johnston and wife Andrea, Scott Johnston and wife Dia, and Shawn Johnston and wife…

                                                                                                        • Johnston Sr., Terry Reed

                                                                                                          JOHNSTON, Terry Reed Sr., 70, of Chester, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Chippenham Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Prosser Johnston, and stepmother Selma Johnston. Mr. Johnston was an Ironworker for Suitt Construction for over twenty years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Johnston is survived by his four sons, Terry Johnston Jr. and wife, Julia, Dustin Johnston and wife, Andrea, Scott Johnston and wife, Dia, and Shawn Johnston and…

                                                                                                          • Kingery, Mary Elizabeth Shupe

                                                                                                            s will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Brian Gordon officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

                                                                                                            • Knapp, Mary

                                                                                                              will be planned at a later date. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.

                                                                                                              • Knight, Robert

                                                                                                                Robert Ricks Knight CARROLLTON - Robert Ricks Knight, 19 � years old, had achieved a lot in his lifetime. He was set to leave Sunday for his sophomore year at Virginia Military Institute, but was killed early Saturday morning, Aug. 16, 2008, when his car was struck on US 17, just moments from his home. Robert began school at Warwick River Christian School and attended Dozier and Passage Middle School in Newport News. He was a 2007 honor graduate of Smithfield High School. He lettered in football, track…

                                                                                                                • Lewis, Donald

                                                                                                                  Donald D. Lewis, 68, of Dinwiddie, Va., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at his residence. The Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, will announce funeral arrangements.

                                                                                                                  • Majors Jr., Oliver B.

                                                                                                                    • Martin, Lois Jenkins

                                                                                                                      MARTIN, Lois Jenkins, 92, of Powhatan, died August 16, 2008. She is survived by one niece, Bonnie Murphy; two great-nieces, Shannon and Brandy Lascolette; and one great-nephew, Brian Lascolette. Mrs. Martin taught school for 42 years, the last 25 in Powhatan. She was a volunteer for 23 years at Johnston-Willis Hospital and Powhatan Social Services. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Powhatan. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be…

                                                                                                                      • Mason, Levitta

                                                                                                                        Levitta H. Mason SUFFOLK - Services for Levitta Haywood Davis Mason will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel.

                                                                                                                        • McLaughlin, Evelyn G.

                                                                                                                          Evelyn G. McLaughlin, 60, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                          • McLean, Jane

                                                                                                                            McLEAN, Jane B. (a.k.a.) Jane P. McLean, wife of William McLean, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008. She was a resident of Bon Air and had been a resident of Charlottesville (Ivy) and Westport, Conn. She is survived by her husband; sons, Craig H. McLean and his wife, Pamela and Robert B. McLean and his wife, Christy; other survivors include her grandsons, Michael A. and William E. McLean; niece, Amanda P.D. Pearson and her husband, John Pearson. Graveside services will be held at West Laurel Hill…

                                                                                                                            • McPhatter, Daniel

                                                                                                                              • Naff Jr., Robert C.

                                                                                                                                s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, from Bethlehem Church of the Brethren with the Pastor Harold Moyer and the Rev. J. Willard Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                                • Niswonger, Gene

                                                                                                                                  Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund will be established at a later date in Gene's memory. (608) 831-6761,

                                                                                                                                  • Overton, Madeline

                                                                                                                                    Madeline F. Overton CAMDEN, N.J. - Madeline Perry Fletcher Overton, 84, died Aug. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Tuesday in First Gospel Tabernacle Holiness Church, Winfall. Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                    • Perkins, George Willie

                                                                                                                                      George Willie Perkins, 78, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                      • Poff, Deborah Lynn Meadows

                                                                                                                                        Deborah Lynn Meadows Poff, 58, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Daleville, Va.

                                                                                                                                        • Pollard, Kenneth E.

                                                                                                                                          POLLARD, Kenneth E., of Richmond, died August 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Pollard. He is survived by a son, Bruce Pollard and wife, Pam; a daughter, Susan Holloway and husband, Bill. Mr. Pollard was a Korean War veteran, and retired from Philip Morris after 43 years. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                          • Pope, Viola Barrett Greenland

                                                                                                                                            POPE, Viola Barrett Greenland, passed away on August 14, 2008 in Falls Church, Va. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Russell Greenland. She is survived by her second husband, Loren Brooks Pope of Falls Church; daughters, Barrett Greenland Dowell of Warrenton and Bruce Greenland Rodenberg of Alexandria; son, Robert Tupper Greenland of Richmond; grandchildren, Victoria Rankins, Robert Rogers, Virginia Sapp, Brand Rodenberg, Ashby O'Malley; great-grandchildren, Ian, Michael and Fallon…

                                                                                                                                            • Price, Gary

                                                                                                                                              will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family at

                                                                                                                                              • Pullano, Anthony

                                                                                                                                                LTC. Anthony L. (Larry) Pullano, U.S. Army Retired 84, of Matoaca, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank and Maria Marino Pullano and the widower of Jamis W. Pullano. Mr. Pullano was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl P. Sadler and husband, Rick; a son, Lawrence F. (Lance) Pullano and wife, Jodie; grandchildren David and Tina Sadler, Matthew and Briana Pullano, Carie P. and Shannon Keller; great…

                                                                                                                                                • Pullano, Anthony L. "Larry"

                                                                                                                                                  PULLANO, LTC. Anthony L. "Larry", U.S. Army Retired, 84, of Matoaca, died Saturday August 16, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank and Maria Marino Pullano and the widower of Jamis W. Pullano. Mr. Pullano was a veteran of WW II, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl P. Sadler and husband, Rick; a son, Lawrence F. "Lance" Pullano and wife, Jodie; grandchildren, David and Tina Sadler, Matthew and Briana Pullano, Carie P. and Shannon…

                                                                                                                                                  • Reynolds, Claudine Elizabeth Mitchell


                                                                                                                                                  • Scarlett, Daphene Dee Gattis

                                                                                                                                                    SCARLETT, Mrs. Daphene Dee Gattis, 74, 831 Pocono Dr., Richmond, Va., died Saturday, August 16, 2008. She retired at Western-Electric - Lucent. She was a 1953 graduate of Hillsboro High School and a member of Bon Air Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward A. Scarlett; her daughter, Dee Ann Scarlett Strouse (Geoffrey), Tallahassee, Fla.; two sons, Kane Scarlett (Kevin Myres), Albuquerque, N.M., and Todd Scarlett, Richmond; one grandson, Ryan Scarlett, Richmond, Va.; two granddaughters, Nicola…

                                                                                                                                                    • Shank, Lyle Joseph

                                                                                                                                                      SHANK, Lyle Joseph, age 80, of Amelia, Va. died Thursday, August 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Mast Shank; four sons, Joseph (Elaine) Shank, Herbert (Nico) Shank, Robert (Rosetta) Shank, and Ronald Shank; one daughter, Julia (James) Lehman; seven grandsons; six granddaughters; all of Amelia, Va.; and one sister, Vel Shank, of Salem, Oregon. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home in Amelia, Va. on Tuesday, August 19,…

                                                                                                                                                      • Sheffey, Philip C.

                                                                                                                                                        • Shelton, James Ray

                                                                                                                                                          James Ray Shelton, 88, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

                                                                                                                                                          • Shivar, Larry

                                                                                                                                                            Larry Dale Shivar VIRGINIA BEACH - Larry Dale Shivar, 55, formerly of New Bern, N.C., passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. This life traveled many paths. He had an undying love of Allison and Derrick, enjoyment at the sound of Jimi Hendricks. The sight of a lone egret at the water's edge brought pure delight. A glance of the ocean, a pelican skimming the water, a shiny '69 Camaro or an old friend provided sincere pleasure. A…

                                                                                                                                                            • Smith, Elsie Bennett

                                                                                                                                                              SMITH, Elsie Bennett, 85, of Richmond, passed away August 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Smith Sr.; and son, John C. Smith Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Linda C. Shinsato and husband, Lawrence; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Smith retired from Henrico County and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Blileys'-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be…

                                                                                                                                                              • Smith, Evelyn Bell

                                                                                                                                                                SMITH, Evelyn Bell departed this life on earth Thursday, August 14, 2008 at home surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 55 years, William F. Smith Sr.; two sons, William F. Smith Jr. and wife, Joslyn, Wayne Smith and wife, Tonya; two daughters, Ceazarena and Dahlia Smith; ten grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Adelaide Edwards, Beatrice Eggleston and Florence Ross; one brother, James Bell; one brother-in-law, H.E. Ross; a host of nieces, nephews,…

                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Gaynell English

                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Thomas Miles

                                                                                                                                                                    Thomas Miles Smith, 79, of Covington, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Spence, Randolph Junior

                                                                                                                                                                      • Spencer Jr., Edward Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                        Edward Joseph Spencer Jr., 86, of Salem, Va., passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Stallings, Sarah

                                                                                                                                                                          Sarah B. Stallings HOBBSVILLE - Sarah Berryman Stallings, 85, of the 700 block of Sandy Cross Road, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in the Skilled Nursing Facility of Chowan Hospital, Edenton. Mrs. Stallings was born in Chowan County and was the daughter of the late Vivian O. and Indiana Bunch Berryman. A homemaker, she was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Stallings Sr.; his sister, Madeleine Smith; her brothers, Mavor and…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Tarasidis, George Charalambos

                                                                                                                                                                            s will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2008, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Roanoke with Father Dean Nastos. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 5055, or 30 Huntington Blvd., N.E., Roanoke, Va. 24012. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home, Radford with a Trisiagion Prayer Service at 7 p.m. May his…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Terry, Marva R.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Viars, Alvin J.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Vignault, Betty

                                                                                                                                                                                  Betty Gilliland Vigneault NORFOLK - Betty Gilliland Vigneault, 76, of the 2400 block of Stribling Lane, died Aug. 15, 2008, in her residence. She was a native of Pinehurst, N.C., and a resident of Norfolk since 1961. She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Lula Byrd Gilliland and was the widow of Eugene G. Vigneault Sr. She was preceded in death by her son, Eugene G. Vigneault Jr. Betty was a Roman Catholic and a Sultanna with the International Order of the Alhambra, Padul Caravan No. 69 and was an…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wahls, Dante Desario

                                                                                                                                                                                    Dante Desario Wahls, 22, of Boones Mill, Va., passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Welch, James Wymore

                                                                                                                                                                                        WELCH, James Wymore, 80, of Virginia Beach, Va., died Saturday, August 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Laura Eliza Cotton Welch. A Fan District resident since 1966, he was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 7, 1928 to the late Walter James Welch and Edythe Ann Welch. Mr. Welch was a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, who served during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam Era. His military medals include the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster,…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Whiteley, Dr. Gurney P.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Dr. Gurney P. Whiteley, 85, of Rockbridge Baths, Va., died Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va.

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                                                                                                                                                                                            at a later date. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling the arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilkerson, Thomas William "Bill"

                                                                                                                                                                                              WILKERSON, Thomas William "Bill", 96, died Saturday, August 16, 2008, in The Masonic Home of Virginia, Richmond. Born in Campbell County August 9, 1912, he was the son of the late Homer Bradley Wilkerson and Virginia Lee Wilkerson. Bill lived in the Lynchburg area for most of his life. For the past 8 years, he had lived at The Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond, living independently up until one year ago. Bill attended Lynchburg Public Schools, and was retired from Greater Lynchburg Transit…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Willard, William W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                William W. Willard, 77, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Williams III, James Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                                  WILLIAMS, James Thomas III, 88, of Richmond, died August 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ruth B. Williams; son, James T. Williams IV of Farnham, Va.; son, Robert H. Williams and wife, Patricia C. Williams of Williamsburg, Va.; son, Timothy J. Williams and wife, Kathleen M. Williams of Richmond, Va.; daughter, Joan M. Williams of Mechanicsville, Va.; five grandchildren, Suzanne T. Williams, Regina M. Sobey, Thomas J. Williams, Wendy L. Miller, and Crystal M. Puckett; and one great-grandchild, Corey J.…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        11 a.m. Tuesday at Thaxton Baptist Church. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main St., Bedford, 540-586-7360

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • deHaven, Alice Whitlock

                                                                                                                                                                                                          deHAVEN, Alice Whitlock, 91, of Richmond, widow of Monte deHaven, entered into rest Thursday, August 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Smith; and grandson, Steve Hartless. She is survived by her two daughters, Yvonne Hartless and husband, Thomas, of Richmond, and Brenda deHaven of Powhatan; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jayne Dunn and Anne Costello; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, in Forest Lawn…

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