Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Virginia Daily Obituaries 08/26/08

  • ARNOLD, Kathleen "Sissie"

    Kathleen "Sissie" Arnold Kathleen "Sissie" Arnold, born Feb. 22, 1952, departed this life Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Barbara Arnold and Wyatt Wilson. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Emmeline Wilson, Harriett V. Woodson and Caroline Bloch. She leaves behind her sister, Maude Wilson; three children, Robert Arnold, Lorenzo Arnold (Kim) and Jacqueline Arnold, all of Lynchburg; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;…

    • Anderson, Johnnie

      Johnnie Anderson PORTSMOUTH - Johnnie Anderson, 84, of Harbor Court, died Aug. 22, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Third Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

      • Benny G. Rigney

        Aug 26, 2008 Benny Gerald Rigney, 52, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at his home. He was born in Martinsville on June 16, 1956, to David O. Rigney and Maebyrd Kendrick Rigney Bernard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Willimon Rigney; and two brothers, Jimmy and Ricky Rigney. He was a retied welder and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Katherine Hall of Bassett and Amanda Epps of Greenville, S.C.; a son, Benny L. Rigney of…

        • Bowron, Daisy Timmons Heath

          will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Donations in her name may be made to the Hospice of Eastern Shore, P.O. Box 316, Parksley, VA 23421.

          • Branscome, John Cody

            s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Allen T. Cherry and the Rev. Elmon Thompson officiating. Interment to follow in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery with Flag Presentation by Hillsville VFD Post # 1115. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Indian Valley Rescue Squad or Pine Grove Missionary Baptist…

            • Brickhouse, Lindsey and Nellie Cahoon

              Lindsey Brickhouse Nellie Cahoon Brickhouse FAIRFIELD - Lindsey and Nellie Brickhouse, of the 19300 block of Hwy. 94, died Aug. 22, 2008. A celebration of their lives will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Evans Funeral Home Chapel, Edenton.

              • Brock, Beatrice

                Beatrice T. Brock ZUNI - Beatrice Turner Brock, 93, widow of Alvin Grant Brock, went to be with her Lord and Savior Aug. 24, 2008. She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late Moss McCarver and Minnie Belle Drewry Turner, and was predeceased by a sister, Sallie Edwards and a nephew, D. S. Edwards. Mrs. Brock was retired from Beale's Meat Packing. She was known throughout the area as the "Apple Jack Lady." She was a lifetime member of Black Creek Baptist Church where she taught…

                • Broughman, Clarence John

                  s will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Earl Clemons officiating. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000.

                  • Broyles, Billy Ray

                    will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.

                    • COLEMAN, Aubrey Arthur

                      Aubrey Arthur Coleman Aubrey Arthur Coleman, 83, of Lynchburg died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Twice widowed, he was the husband of the late Secmantha Luella Coleman and the late Lillian Millner Coleman. Aubrey was born March 21, 1925, in Lynchburg, the son of the late Frank Scott Coleman and Ola Dale Coleman. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry, where he worked as an ironworker, and was a member of Whites United Methodist Church in Rustburg. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Dell Hamilton and her…

                      • Carl W. Via

                        • Carter, Iris May

                          BRANCHE, Mary, 93, formerly of 1806 Winder Street, entered eternal life August 22, 2008. Left cherishing her memory are one son, John A. Branche Sr. (Nancy); two grandsons, John Jr., William Melton; one great-grandson, Tejuan; one devoted niece, Rose Brown-Jones (Walter); one devoted great-niece, Michelle A. Brown (Braxton); one devoted great-great-nephew, Robert "Trae" Brunson III; a host of other relatives and friends; devoted, Sheryl Jones, Wilnette Jones, Wavie Harrison; the South Richmond…

                          • Chapman, Elizabeth Luella

                            • Clark, Mary Helen Lambert

                              • Cornick IV, Martin Luther

                                for Martin will be held today at 1 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk. Please consider a donation to charity in Martin's memory. Martin loved the Norfolk Botanical Garden and contributed regularly to the Norfolk SPCA and the Virginia Beach SPCA but a contribution to any charity would extend the goodness and kindness of his life. Online condolences may be sent to the family at

                                • Cox, Mary Margaret Sumner

                                  • Crouch, Roger Dale

                                    Roger Dale Crouch, 57, of Altavista, Va., passed away Monday, August 25, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston, Va.

                                    • Cuffee Jr., Samuel

                                      Samuel A. Cuffee Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Samuel A. Cuffee Jr., 67, of the 3300 block of Weeping Willow Lane, passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, in Sentara Bayside Hospital. He was born May 22, 1941, to the late Samuel and Agnes Cuffee. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Class of 1958. He retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth and the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Kathie Cuffee; four children, Michael Cuffee (Tonya) of Bristol, David Cuffee of Norfolk, Deborah…

                                      • Dandridge, Linda "Dukie"

                                        CARTER, Iris May, age 86, of Chester, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Born in Richmond, Va., she was the daughter of the late Linwood and Sally Napier Sprouse. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church for approximately 60 years. Ms. Carter worked many years at the Chester Cleaners. She had a very warm and caring nature, and never met a stranger. She is survived by her children, Kay H. Magda and friend, Bill Harper, of Chester, Va., Jerry W. Phinney and wife, Gretchen, of Powhatan, Va.;…

                                        • Dudley, Doris Sheppard

                                          Doris Sheppard Dudley, 82 formerly of Petersburg, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Beaumont, Texas. She was a native of Prince George, and was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Sarah Bost Sheppard. She was a retired LPN from Southside Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, William A. Dudley Jr. of Beaumont, Texas; three daughters, Vivian D. Washington of Beaumont, Texas, Cathy D. Rainey of Sutherland, Va., and Betty D. Starks of Chester; six grandchildren; five…

                                          • Dunford, Junior J.

                                            s will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va.

                                            • Ellis, Florence

                                              Florence Dorn Ellis VIRGINIA BEACH - Florence Dorn Ellis died Aug. 23, 2008, in her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Henry G. Ellis. A native of upstate New York, she was a graduate of the State University of New York where she received a degree in library science. Her continued interest in libraries led to volunteer work in any community in which she lived including Virginia Beach where she had volunteered for more than 20 years. She was a member of Friends of the Library…

                                              • Farmer, Collin E.

                                                s will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Cana, Va. at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Israel Gwyn officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the graveside by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel on Tuesday night from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103.…

                                                • Foster, Patricia

                                                  will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, Saturday, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Patti's headstone fund which has been established at the Woodforest National Bank, 1521 Sam Circle, Chesapeake VA 23320, Attention: Suzanne Beck. Checks should be made payable to either Suzanne Beck or Cyndi Williams. Care of our mother is entrusted only to the professionalism of Marshall Funeral Home.

                                                  • Frame, Kelly

                                                    will follow at 11 a.m. in Oak Grove Baptist Church, 685 Princess Anne Road with Dr. Eslie Phillips officiating, assisted by the Rev. Charles Moseley. Kelly loved young people and it was her desire that any memorial contributions might be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Youth Ministries designation.


                                                  • Freeman, Keith

                                                    The family of the late Mr. Keith Freeman will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, from Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg Chapel, 356 S. Crater Road. A graveside service for Mr. Freeman will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, from New Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 32 New Grove Road, Kenbridge, Va. Elder Vincent Harris, pastor, will officiate. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg Chapel, at 11:15 a.m. on the day of…

                                                    • Furrow, William Stafford

                                                      11 a.m. Tuesday at Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.

                                                      • Gettle, Elizabeth Logwood (Betty Ann)

                                                        • Gibson, Kenneth B.

                                                          s will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Blacksburg Baptist Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

                                                          • Gonzales, Adele

                                                            Adele M. Gonzales NORFOLK - Adele M. Gonzales, a native of Cavite, Philippines, passed away Aug. 24, 2008, at the age of 79. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church for more than 20 years and had two passions in her life, gardening and her canine companion, Bo. Adele leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Madeline Sharp; two nieces, Angela Brock and Stacey Sharp; two nephews, John Sharp and Michael Sharp; great niece, Briana Brock; three other great-nieces, two great-nephews and longtime friend,…

                                                            • Hager, John

                                                              s will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Fieldale United Methodist church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va.

                                                              • Harris Sr., Alvin

                                                                . He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Chesapeake, and attended South Carolina and Virginia public schools. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Eason-Harris; a daughter, Kimberly Harris of Norfolk; two sons, Alvin Harris Jr. of Norfolk and Rodney Eason (Uneka) of Chesapeake; two sisters, Mattie Charles (James) and Mary Anne "Becky" Jefferson, both of South Carolina; five brothers, Henry Harris (Eunice) of Maryland, Elvin "L.V." Harris Sr. (Stella) of Virginia Beach, Bobby Harris of…

                                                                • Hitt, Ruby Mae Davis

                                                                  Ruby Mae Davis Hitt Ruby Mae Davis Hitt, 85, of Stevensburg, Virginia passed away at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Ruby was born June 13, 1923 to James Lucius Davis and Lillian Beulah Bradford Davis in Oxford, North Carolina; married the late Kenneth S. Hitt; worked beside Kenneth at the garage and grill in Stevensburg; was a member of the Stevensburg Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir; enjoyed reading and taking Sunday afternoon trips…

                                                                  • Holdren III, Hilton Reaves

                                                                    • Holzhauer, Jackie L.

                                                                      Jackie Lee Holzhauer, 43, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Calvin Meadows. Mrs. Holzhauer is survived by her husband, Robert D. Holzhauer; sons, Harry Tinsley of Richmond and Brandon Rogers of Hopewell; parents, Calvin and Dorothy Meadows of Colonial Heights; a brother, James Meadows and wife, June, of Chesterfield; a sister, Linda Pegram and husband, Neil, of Prince George; nieces, Meghan and…

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

                                                                        • John Hager

                                                                          • Jones, Everlean G.

                                                                            Mrs. Everlean G. Jones, 78 of Riverstown Road, Yale, died Aug. 24, 2008, in Richmond. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, www.blandenterprisesinc.com .

                                                                            • Jones, Luther W.

                                                                              • Junior J. Dunford

                                                                                Aug 26, 2008 Junior J. Dunford, 74, of Bassett, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center in Martinsville. He was born in Ferrum on Sept. 23, 1933, to Dennis Dunford and Lou Annie Gillispie Dunford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Rose Dunford; a sister, Dorothy Mae Dunford; and an infant boy. Dunford repaired lawn mowers and other mechanical equipment. Surviving are his wife, Sadie Dunford of the home; a sister, Irene Brabham of Hilton Head, S.C.;…

                                                                                • Keddington III, Paul Dee

                                                                                  Paul Dee Keddington III, 19, of Moneta, Va., passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                  • Kennett, Ferris Chitwood

                                                                                    s 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home.

                                                                                    • Kerr Sr., Stanley Glenn

                                                                                      s will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home, in Pembroke, Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to The

                                                                                      • Kiger, Corona

                                                                                        Corona Lynn Kiger VIRGINIA BEACH - Corona Lynn Kiger, 56, of the 3000 block of Hemingway Road, passed away Aug. 24, 2008, at a local hospital. Born in Portsmouth to the late John and Martha Baker, Corona was a member of Azalea Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Edward E. Kiger; two sons, Kevin E. Kiger and wife Connie of Texas and John V. Kiger of Virginia Beach; daughter, Martha-Alice M. Kiger of Boston; five grandchildren, Summer, Cheyenne, Mikel, Hannah and Jakob; and one brother, Kenneth W.…

                                                                                        • Lichty, Sylvia

                                                                                          will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Rabbi Arthur Z. Steinberg officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at

                                                                                          • Main, James Madison

                                                                                            12 noon Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Lotz Salem Chapel.

                                                                                            • Maples, Constance Marie

                                                                                              Constance Marie Maples Constance Marie Maples, 69, of Locust Grove went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1938 in Charlottesville, VA to the late William and Audrey Ladd Vaughan. Mrs. Maples was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and loved to read. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family and playing with her great grandchildren. She will be remembered as a devout Christian, loving mother,…

                                                                                              • McEnheimer, Arthur

                                                                                                • McPhaul, Jayden M.

                                                                                                  Funeral services for infant Jayden Marquis McPhaul will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday from the Chapel of the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg; the Rev. Antonio A. Tucker officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Minnis Memorial Park, Chester. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                  • Meekins, Erma

                                                                                                    Erma S. Meekins COLUMBIA - Erma S. Meekins, 96, died Aug. 23, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Maitland Funeral Home Chapel, Creswell.


                                                                                                  • Menefee, Barbara

                                                                                                    will be held at a later date. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is handling arrangements.

                                                                                                    • Mills, Matthew Craig "Matty"

                                                                                                      Matthew C. Mills CHESAPEAKE - Matthew Craig "Matty" Mills, 15, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of Craig and Sandra Senft Mills. He was predeceased by his sister, Hannah Marie Mills; his maternal grandparents, Frank and Ellie Senft and his paternal grandfather, Bill Mills. Matty was a rising 10th grade honor student at Hickory High School, and received numerous academic awards. He was an active, devoted, baptized member of St. Stephen,…

                                                                                                      • Mode, Alzie Lee Barnett

                                                                                                        s will be private. DeVilbiss Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.

                                                                                                        • Monroe, Belausa V.

                                                                                                          Ms. Belausa V. Monroe, 78, of Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of Hurt, Va., passed away Monday, August 25, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

                                                                                                          • Montgomery, Bonnie Christene Alexander

                                                                                                            • Morris, Emma Ruth

                                                                                                              • Mullikin Jr., Leo

                                                                                                                is planned. Salyer Funeral Home, Chincoteague, is in charge.

                                                                                                                • Murray, Rev. Michael Chester

                                                                                                                  Michael C. Murray CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. Michael Chester Murray of the 3500 block of Joyce Court passed away Aug. 23, 2008. Michael, the adoptive son of the late Chester and Ruth Murray, died at the home of his foster sister, Anita Cuffee. Michael attended the public schools of Arlington County, Virginia, and graduated from the Hoffman-Boston High School. He attended Hampton University and Howard University and earned a Master of Divinity degree in the School of Theology, Virginia Union University, Richmon.…

                                                                                                                  • Myers, Gaylen E.

                                                                                                                    • Newell, Barbara E.

                                                                                                                      Barbara Eunice Newell, of Petersburg, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Thomas H. Newell. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.

                                                                                                                      • Newsome Sr., John W. "Bobo"

                                                                                                                        John W. Newsome Sr. CHESAPEAKE - John W. "Bobo" Newsome Sr., 84, passed away Aug. 22, 2008. A memorial Mass will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in Christ the King Catholic Church, 1803 Columbia Ave., Norfolk. Interment will be at a later date. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                        • Nicely, Lily E.

                                                                                                                          Lily E. Nicely, 86, of Longdale Furnace in Alleghany County, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.

                                                                                                                          • Novak, George J.

                                                                                                                            MUIR, Brockett Jr., M.D., died on August 24, 2008 at his home "Leafwood" in Saluda, Va., after a short struggle with cancer. Dr. Muir was a fifth generation native Washing-tonian and a Middlesex County resident for 10 years. He was 76. Dr. Muir was born on June 18, 1932, in Olney, Maryland, to Brockett Muir Sr. and Helen Dapray Muir. He was the eldest of five children, Dapray, Helen Anne Bertke (deceased), Cassin and Marilyn Smith. Following a romantic courtship that began in Honolulu, Dr. Muir…

                                                                                                                            • Obenchain Jr., Warren Norvelle

                                                                                                                              Warren Norvelle Obenchain Jr., 83, of Bedford, died on Friday, August 22, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

                                                                                                                              • Orr, Byrd Parrish "Ruby Virginia"

                                                                                                                                NOVAK, George J., 87, of Richmond, formerly of New Bern, N.C., and Tonawanda, N.Y., died August 24, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Maxine S. Novak; two children, Steve Novak and his wife, Michele, and Terri Laundon and her husband, Bob; two granddaughters, Jackie and Danielle Laundon; and one brother, Eugene Novak and his wife, Daphene. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Odyssey Hospice or Canine Companions for Independence NE Region.

                                                                                                                                • Osborne, Glenn

                                                                                                                                  Glenn Osborne, 76, of Woodlawn, Va., died August 25, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Peak Creek Brethren Church, Laurel Springs, N.C. Visitation, Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.

                                                                                                                                  • Parisher, Edna

                                                                                                                                    Edna M. Parisher NORFOLK - Edna Mae Parisher went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ quite suddenly after a brief hospital stay due to pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her beloved husband of 60 years, Floyd, her four children and numerous grandchildren. She was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Amherst, Mass., to the late Lillian W. Holden. She was 80 years old. She is survived by her husband, Floyd; her children, Dana (Sammy) Cohen, Linda (Dick) Curtis, David (Jackie) Parisher and Lillian Parisher;…

                                                                                                                                    • Paul D. Wilson

                                                                                                                                      Aug 26, 2008 Paul David Wilson, 64, of 1515 S. Mebane St., Apt. 25, Burlington, N.C., died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at his home. A native of Martinsville, he was the son of Violet Shelton Wilson of Martinsville and Paul Linverd Wilson. His father preceded him in death. He graduated from Martinsville High School and served with the Air Force, Strategic Air Command, in Omaha, Neb. Wilson worked as a computer programmer for 28 years at American Furniture Co. (American of Martinsville) before joining LabCorp in…

                                                                                                                                      • Perry, Dan

                                                                                                                                        will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Highland Memorial Gardens, Ahoskie. Garrett Funeral Home-Ashley Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                        • Perry, Estelle M.

                                                                                                                                          Mrs. Estelle M. Perry was born on May 23, 1923, to the late Clinton and Lillie Mills in Wake Forest, N.C. Estelle gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Sinai Holiness Church in Franklin, Va. She later became a faithful member of Fourth Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Va., where she sang in the choir and served on several other ministries until her illness forced her into Bon Scours Retirement Facility where Estelle lived for the past 9½ years until the early morning on Friday,…

                                                                                                                                          • Pope, Edmond

                                                                                                                                            is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                            • Powers, Beatrice Connor

                                                                                                                                              11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008, Northminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                                                              • Price, Charles

                                                                                                                                                Charles Monterey Price NORFOLK - Charles Monterey Price, 22, of Georgia and formerly of Norfolk, passed away Aug. 11, 2008. He is survived by his father, Charles Price III (Sherrilyn) of New Orleans and his mother, Nina Hill (James) of Georgia; a brother, Dominique White of Norfolk; a sister, Christina Price of Georgia; grandmother, Vivian DeLoatch (Winston) of Norfolk; grandfathers, Melvin White Sr. of Norfolk and Charles Price II of New York; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be…

                                                                                                                                                • Quarles, Gary (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                  • Russell, Cameron

                                                                                                                                                    Infant Cameron Russell, of Norfolk, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell; William N. Bland Jr., funeral director; www.blandenterprisesinc.com .

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                                                                                                                                                      WRIGHT, Willie Lee Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at his home in Glen Allen, Va. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Edna Walden Wright; daughter, Chawanda W. Glaspie; son, Willie Lee "Tokey" Wright Jr.; son-in-law, Ricky L. Glaspie; daughter-in-law, Christina M. Wright; three grandchildren, Sidney and Brooklyn Wright, and Jordan Moreno; twin godsons, Sean and Juan Wright; two sisters, Helen Corbett and Elaine Parker; two brothers, R. Bernard and Sylvester…

                                                                                                                                                      • Scott, Brandon Wallace

                                                                                                                                                        s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Lowe and Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. Interment will be in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                        • Scott, Mary Ann

                                                                                                                                                          Mary Ann Scott Mary Ann Scott, 75, of Culpeper died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the Orange County Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1933 in Rappahannock to the late Richard Timbers and Mary Jackson Hunter. Mrs. Scott was a member of Divine Life Baptist Church and Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville. She is survived by her children, Larry Lester Scott and his wife, Monique of Charlottesville, Gracelia Ann Scott of Brooklyn, NY, Bertha Maude Rojas and her husband, Steven of Culpeper, Kathey F. Scott-Logan…

                                                                                                                                                          • Sine, Mary

                                                                                                                                                            will be held Wednesday in Baltimore. Fox Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                            • St.Clair, Gregory Alan

                                                                                                                                                              • Steelman, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.

                                                                                                                                                                • Stone, Sue Clark

                                                                                                                                                                  2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Location.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Sue C. Stone

                                                                                                                                                                    Aug 26, 2008 Sue Clark Stone, 88, of 391 Graceland Drive, Bassett, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on Nov. 1, 1919, to Jesse Lee Clark and Ada Alice Purdy Clark. She retired as secretary⁄bookkeeper for Martinsville City Schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bassett, where she taught the T.E.L. Sunday school class and was a member of the J.O.Y. Group, W.M.U. and Ladies Bible Study. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Taylor, Doris (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                      In Loving Memory of Doris (Midge) TAYLOR Who passed away

                                                                                                                                                                      • Teitlebaum, Bob (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                        • Teitlebaum, Robert Louis

                                                                                                                                                                          will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Temple Emanuel with Rabbi Kathy Cohen officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Teitlebaum Youth Fund, c/o Temple Emanuel, 1163 Persinger Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24015. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Thomas, Jason A.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Thompson, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                                              Rose M. Thompson of Petersburg passed on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Virginia Bishop. She is survived by seven sisters and three brothers, Goldie Hawkins, Barbara Medeiros, Diane Williams, Pansy Sieber, Vernon Bishop Jr., JoAnn Travis, Kathaleen Bishop, Betty Ford, Timothy Bishop and Cecil Bishop; and numerous other family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Blandford Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Thornton, William Rodney

                                                                                                                                                                                William Rodney Thornton, 53, of Independence, VA, died August 24, 2008. Funeral 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Tingler, Francis C.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Francis C. (Buddy) Tingler, 89, of New Castle, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. Funeral Mass 1 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, in the St. Johns Catholic Church, New Castle. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tucker, Willis

                                                                                                                                                                                    God in His infinite wisdom called home Mr. Willis "Blue" Tucker, 74, on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He entered into eternal rest and peace at his residence, 8505 Vaughan Road, Dinwiddie, Va., after a short period of declining health. He was born July 12, 1934, to the late Junious Valentine and Theresa Tucker, but was raised by the late Armstead and Sarah Tucker. One brother, Linwood Goode, preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife, Leola Tucker of Dinwiddie, Va.; three…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tumlin, Oma Frances Meadows

                                                                                                                                                                                      Oma Frances Meadows Tumlin, 77, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008, at Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Formerly a resident of Pineville, W.Va., she was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Opal Shuck; brothers, Virgil Shuck and Floyd "Junior" Shuck; and sister, Coral Davis. She is survived by her sister, Rose Ann Bailey, of Beckley, W.Va.; sons, Bryant "Butch" Meadows, of Raphine, Va., and Gary Meadows and wife, Shirley, of Fairfield, Va.; a daughter,…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Turner, Cindy Reed

                                                                                                                                                                                        will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in Evergreen Burial Park by the Rev. Marvin Barbre. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          WILLIAMS, Ronnie Antonio, of Henrico, entered into eternal life August 23, 2008. Left cherishing his memory are two sons, Ramont Rollins and Ronnie Taylor; four grand-children; parents, Amos Williams and Pandora Fauntleroy; two brothers, Michael and Waddell Williams; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Street, where homegoing services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m. Pastor William Gray officiating.…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Urquhart Sr., Warren Allen

                                                                                                                                                                                            Warren Allen Urquhart Sr., 63, of Huddleston, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              s will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church with the Rev. James D. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangement by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Blackberry Baptist Church. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    James W. Warren CHESAPEAKE - James William Warren, 72, of the 2800 block of Southport Ave., died Aug. 24, 2008. James was a retired welder from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was on his way to his job as groundskeeper for the Portsmouth City Park Golf Course, a job he truly loved. He leaves behind a loving wife, Ruby; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Mike Toler; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Donna Warren; and a sister-in-law, Peggy Warren. The apples of his eye were his grandchildren, Chris Burdette,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wilson, Lula Kermit

                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008, in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nursing staff at Riverview Nursing Home for the care given to Lula during her stay there. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, from Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Myron Atkinson officiating. Interment will be private in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Penn Forest Worship Center, 3735 Chaparral Drive, Roanoke, Va. 24018 or the

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • van Goidtsnoven Sr., Emile D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Rosewood Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes, 225 Salt Road, Enola, Pa., at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes. Please share your love and condolences with the family at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com.

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