Monday, November 3, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 11/03/08

  • Adams, Bertha

    Bertha Adams, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va.,

    • Adlynn P. Wilson

      • Aguirre, Socorro Marie

        Socorro Marie Aguirre, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Gonzales and Petra Martinez. Mrs. Aguirre is survived by her husband, George Aguirre; four sons, James Richard Aguirre and wife Kaye of Newport News, Edward George Aguirre and wife Colleen of Raleigh N.C., John Thomas Aguirre and wife Rita of Poquoson, Patrick Joseph Aguirre and wife Debra of Midlothian; two daughters, Victoria A. Conner and husband Robert of Colonial Heights,…

        • Alley, Elmer L.

          • Altice, Charlie Lewis

            s will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Jim Herron officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton.

            • Anders, Elizabeth Margaret - Elizabeth Margaret Anders Elizabeth Margaret Anders age 83, died on Monday, October 27, 2008 at Potomac Hospital. Mrs. Anders was born March 10, 1925 ....

              • Anderson, Alice Jenkins

                Alice Jenkins Anderson (Maudie), 80, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                • Arnold, Leonard M.

                  • Ashworth, Ann F.

                    • Atkinson, Louis P.

                      ATKINSON, Louis P., of Mineral, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wheat and Agnes Atkinson; three sisters, Claudia Carneal, Elinor Pleasants and Jeanine Hall; and four brothers, Arnold, Arthur, Wesley and Aubrey Atkinson. He is survived by his sisters, Bernice Deane, Patricia Parker and Jerry Alley; his brothers, Grayson, Harold, Robert and William Atkinson; his wife, Jane Cook Atkinson; his children, Mary Jane Watkins, Gail Atkinson, David Atkinson (Theresa), Kathy…

                      • Austin, Dorthy Myrtle

                        will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Hill Cemetery.

                        • Baker, John Embrey "Jack" - John "Jack" Embrey Baker John "Jack" Embrey Baker, age 63, of Manassas, Virginia, died October 31, 2008. Mr. Baker was born in Washington, D.C., ....

                          • Barnes, Shirley Beasley

                            BARNES, Shirley Beasley, 61, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Beasley. She is survived by her husband, Steven Barnes; a son, James Gary Jr.; her mother, Virginia Beasley; sister, Linda Ragsdale; and special niece, Susan Rhyne and husband, Mike; great-niece, Taylor; two great-nephews, Adam and Carter. Shirley was a member of Sandston Baptist Church. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 3,…

                            • Baskerville, Sarah Jane

                              will be held Monday, 12 noon at Sweet Union Baptist Church. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                              • Bates, Harold M.

                                Harold M. (Hal) Bates, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                • Bayne, Geoffrey Todd

                                  s will be held 12 noon Wednesday at Oakey's South Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Rescue Mission, 402 14th St. SE., Roanoke.

                                  • Black, Lee Clifton

                                    BLACK, Lee Clifton, age 83, of Richmond, Va., died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Va. Lee was a native of Abingdon, Va., and local resident of Richmond since 1968. Lee was a retired employee of Exxon, a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran having received the Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal of Japan. He was also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 50. Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Carl) Enroughty of Richmond, Va., and Lisa Black of…

                                    • Bradley S. Coleman

                                      Nov 3, 2008 Pfc. Bradley Shane Coleman, 24, of 86 Cooper’s Court, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, while stationed in Iraq. Arrangements will be announced by Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway.

                                      • Brown, Baby

                                        Infant baby Brown died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at the Women's Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Remains rest at Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va., A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                        • Brown, Lillien Sneed

                                          will be held noon on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Second Presbyterian Church.

                                          • Burkette, James

                                            James Burkette, 53, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

                                            • Chamblee, Carolyn Miller

                                              CHAMBLEE, Mrs. Carolyn Miller, of Richmond, departed this life November 2, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later.

                                              • Chandler, Edith Peters

                                                Edith Peters Chandler, 85, of Ridgeway, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Funeral Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel.

                                                • Christie, Constance Kelsey

                                                  CHRISTIE, Constance Kelsey, passed away Friday, October 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dr. L. Glenn Christie; daughter, Susan Elizabeth Lindley and her husband, Timothy of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son, Mark R. Dixon and his wife, Nancy of Yachats, Oregon; four grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Dixon. Connie was a founder of the Irish Setter Club of Greater Richmond and Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, as well as the Greater…

                                                  • Clark, Mary

                                                    Ms. Mary A. Clark of 1203 Arlington Road, Hopewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. You may send condolences to the family on our website; www.blandenterprisesinc.com

                                                    • Coates, Harold Jefferson

                                                      COATES, Harold Jefferson, 78, of Palmyra, accepted a special invitation from God on October 31, 2008 to fill out a foursome for a new premiere golf tournament at the Pearly Gates Golf Club. God knew he could count on Harold for at least a few holes-in-one and sweetened the offer by creating a glorious fall day for his journey, painting all the trees in the gorgeous fall colors that Harold always loved. Harold passed away peacefully, with a smile on his face, and undoubtedly ready to share a few good jokes…

                                                      • Collier, Mavis Hobbs

                                                        s will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Jim Sporkin officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Collier family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

                                                        • Collins, Troy Wayne

                                                          Troy Wayne Collins, 45, of Clifton Forge, died Thursday, October 30, 2008. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.

                                                          • Colston, Merle Paulette

                                                            COLSTON, Ms. Merle Paulette, of Richmond, departed this life November 1, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later.

                                                            • Conner, Douglas C.

                                                              will be held at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Maurice E. Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Vale Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131.

                                                              • Conner, P. C.

                                                                . There will not be a visitation at the funeral home Tuesday night. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va.

                                                                • Cosby, Della

                                                                  Della Cosby, 99, of Petersburg, died Nov. 2, 2008, at Colonial Heights Convalescent Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations; www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

                                                                  • Cover, James Robert - James Robert Cover James Robert Cover 43, of Haymarket passed away October 28th, 2008 at the Capital Hospice, Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center in Arlington, ....

                                                                    • Craig, Warner G.

                                                                      12 noon Monday, November 3, 2008 from Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

                                                                      • Crawford, Ruth Reynolds

                                                                        celebrating Ruth's 98 years Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Paysour officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider The Fincastle United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 63, Fincastle, Virginia 24090 of a favorite charity in Ruth's memory. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Virginia.

                                                                        • Davis, Geraldine Terry

                                                                          Mrs. Geraldine Terry Davis, of Glade Hill, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna.

                                                                          • De Nerville, Dr. Catherine

                                                                            de NERVILLE, Dr. Catherine J.M., 72, of Richmond, Va., died October 27, 2008. She was retired from the Montgomery County Maryland Public Schools system where she taught for 30 years. She received an MA from American University and a PhD from Catholic University of America. She was the widow of Louis Francois Guillebot de Nerville. She is survived by her mother, Mary M. Shelton, Asheboro, N.C.; one brother, Jack T. Maness, Asheboro, N.C.; one sister, Peggy M. Wood, Richmond, Va.; nephews, John B. Wood III,…

                                                                            • Dillon III, Thomas Lee (Memoriam)

                                                                              In Loving Memory of Thomas Lee III DILLON 11/3/1981 5/29/2005, Today is your birthday, the fourth you have been gone. You left without a chance to say bye, but the love and memories in our hearts will never die. Grief is hard to bear. "Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven & earth." Ps. 124-8, Deeply loved Sadly missed Granny Dillon, parentsLee & Michelle, Dillon, Carol & Dennis Blevens and Family

                                                                              • Dixson, Dora A.

                                                                                DIXSON, Dora A., 89, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Dixson. She is survived by her sons, Gerald W. Dixson and Carl M. Dixson Jr.; an aunt, Berta Bundy; and nephew, Michael Bishop. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery on October 24. Thank you to the staff of Beaufont Healthcare Center for all the love and care you gave. God bless and may she rest in peace.

                                                                                • Draper, Leslie R.

                                                                                  Leslie Randall Draper, 76, of Hopewell died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Draper was born in Martinsville, Va. and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired at Fort Lee as a M/Sgt with 23 years of service. Following his tenure in the military, he was employed with Firestone Corporation and Virginia Power Company. Mr. Draper was the son of the late Frank L. Draper Sr. and Gladys Parcell…

                                                                                  • Dunford, Nina M.

                                                                                    • Edith P. Chandler

                                                                                      • Edwards, Wilbur Clinton

                                                                                        Wilbur Clinton Edwards, 85, of Galax, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at Vaughan-Guynn Chapel.

                                                                                        • Evans, Mildred Pauline

                                                                                          will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2008, at the graveside at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. John W. Fox will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Oakey's Downtown Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                          • Farmer, Bill (Memoriam)

                                                                                            In Loving Memory of Bill FARMER 2/11/1954 11/3/2005, When someone you love becomes a memory -, the memory becomes a treasure., Love, Rita & Family

                                                                                            • Farmer, Mabel A.

                                                                                              • Farnell M.D., Patrocinio M.

                                                                                                Patrocinio Mendoza Farnell, M.D., of Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at Inova Fairfax Hopital in Northern, Va. Dr. Farnell was born on Nov. 14, 1915 in Magalang, Pampanga, Philippine Islands. She was preceded in death by her former husband of 25 years. Lt. Col. (Ret) Eric C. Farnell; both of her parents, Jose Mendoza and Fidela Ordonez Mendoza; her brothers, Libertado, Teodosio, Heraclio, and Nicias Mendoza; her sisters, Emerenciana M. Valencia, Araceli M. Moran, Fidela M. Henson, and…

                                                                                                • Fiorini, Marshall E.

                                                                                                  • Fitzgerald, Clarence Houston

                                                                                                    will be conducted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Hunter Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista.

                                                                                                    • Flora B. Phillips

                                                                                                      • Floyd, Robert E. - Robert E. Floyd Robert E. Floyd, age 48, of Front Royal, passed away Wednesday, October 29 at his home. Mr. Floyd was born December ....

                                                                                                        • Foster, Lawrence Daniel

                                                                                                          Lawrence Daniel Foster, 40, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                          • Gaunt, Lois B.

                                                                                                            Lois B. Gaunt, 88, of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 02, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100.

                                                                                                            • George, Jean Inez

                                                                                                              GEORGE, Jean Inez, 84, passed away after a long battle with terminal breast, bone and lung cancer, in the late evening, on November 1, 2008. She is survived by her grandson, Forest George; her daughter-in-law, Ann George; her brother-in-law, Charlie O'Brien; her nephew, Charles Thurston; and many other nephews, nieces and cousins. I've never quite had the words to describe my grandmother, but she always had a very strong will. She always had to be in control of any situation that involved her. It…

                                                                                                              • Gilliam, Lloyd E.

                                                                                                                Lloyd E. Gilliam, of 940 Commerce St., Petersburg, died Saturday evening at Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                                • Glass, Suzanne

                                                                                                                  . In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to The Sanctuary Choir of First United Methodist Church, 125 West Main Street, Salem, VA 22315. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family, 540-586-3443.

                                                                                                                  • Goode Sr., Joshua T.

                                                                                                                    Mr. Joshua T. Goode Sr., of 21213 Trojan Drive, Ettrick, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                    • Graham, Doris Strawn

                                                                                                                      2 p.m. November 3, 2008 at Carter Street United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory.

                                                                                                                      • Graham, Dorothy E.

                                                                                                                        Dorothy Elizabeth Graham, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arville L. Graham. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Graham Allen and her husband, Tom, Gracie Graham Sebera and her husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Timmy Francis Sr., Sherry Dutton, Jimmy Fine, Debbie Fine, Ronnie Fine; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lucy F. Birdsong; and other family and friends. She was a charter member of Woodlawn…

                                                                                                                        • Graham, Dorothy Elizabeth

                                                                                                                          GRAHAM, Dorothy Elizabeth, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arville L. Graham. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Graham Allen and her husband, Tom, Gracie Graham Sebera and her husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Timmy Francis Sr., Sherry Dutton, Jimmy Fine, Debbie Fine, Ronnie Fine; 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lucy F. Birdsong and other family and friends. She was a charter member of Woodlawn…

                                                                                                                          • Gray, Ronald Wayne

                                                                                                                            Ronald Wayne Gray, 68, of Vinton, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                            • Hale, Cindy Johns (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                              Cindy Johns HALE Though your face we see now only, In dreams of memory,, Your tender eyes and smiles, are loved,, As they always used to be., Love, Dad, Larry Jr, Charlotte, Evelyn, Kathy, Gary & families

                                                                                                                              • Hall Jr., James V.

                                                                                                                                will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The family would appreciate flowers or donations made to either All Saints Episcopal Church, Tybee Island, Ga., or to the American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plains, IL 60018, in memory of James V. Hall.

                                                                                                                                • Hall, Ruth Hodges

                                                                                                                                  will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Hall Family Cemetery, with Mitchell Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd.

                                                                                                                                  • Hanger, Thomas Alvin - Thomas Alvin Hanger Thomas Alvin Hanger, age 74 of Manassas, Virginia died Friday, October 31, 2008 at Prince William Hospital. Survivors include his loving ....

                                                                                                                                    • Harding, Kimberly

                                                                                                                                      Kimberly (Kim) Harding, 42, of Collinsville, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service.

                                                                                                                                      • Harper Jr., Joseph

                                                                                                                                        Mr. Joseph Harper Jr., 66, former sheriff of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harper was the first African-American to be appointed as sheriff of Petersburg City. Sheriff Harper will be greatly missed by the City of Petersburg and many, many friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Harper and Moses Harper. Mr. Harper was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, for over 45 years. Joseph Harper…

                                                                                                                                        • Harris, Forrest E.

                                                                                                                                          Forrest Edwin Harris, of Bowie, Md., died on Oct. 5, 2008. Services were held at the Randall Memorial United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2008. Forrest, the son of Mrs. Hester W. Harris and the late Robert P. Harris, was born in Petersburg, Va., on Oct. 8, 1949. He was baptized into membership at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. at an early age. Forrest graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967 and from Virginia State College (now known as Virginia State University) in 1971. After…

                                                                                                                                          • Harris, George N.

                                                                                                                                            A funeral service for Deacon George N. Harris will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Eastview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. at 2105 Anderson St., Petersburg,…

                                                                                                                                            • Henley, Myron Rudolph

                                                                                                                                              Myron Rudolph Henley, 94, of Fla., formerly of the NRV, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

                                                                                                                                              • Hensley, Stella D.

                                                                                                                                                s will be conducted at Lotz Salem Chapel on Monday, November 3,2008 at 3 p.m. with Dr. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Chris Monroe officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                                • Hicks, Hazel M.

                                                                                                                                                  A funeral service for Ms. Hazel M. Hicks will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 at Good News Baptist Church, 1920 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. John Coleman, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 1640 Johnson Road, Apartment 121A, Petersburg, the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms.…

                                                                                                                                                  • Hikes, Zenobia (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                    Zenobia Hikes, Virginia Tech's vice president for student affairs, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was 53.

                                                                                                                                                    • Hoback, Mary W.

                                                                                                                                                      • Jackson, Marie

                                                                                                                                                        will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                        • James, Margaret Foy

                                                                                                                                                          JAMES, Margaret Foy, passed away October 31, 2008 after a brief illness. She was the widow of Don E. James. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and is survived by her four children, Edward Clark Boggs (Lee), Diane Marie Colbert (Robert), David Christian Boggs and Margaret Gehler (Eric); 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a world traveler, a world-class chef, a best friend to all of us and will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements are private.

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

                                                                                                                                                            • Jennings, Elbert

                                                                                                                                                              s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Barbre officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 2, 2008, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                                                                                                                                              • Jones Jr., Charlie J.

                                                                                                                                                                for Charlie Jefferson Jones Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                • Kimberly Harding

                                                                                                                                                                  Nov 3, 2008 Kimberly “Kim” Harding, 42, of Collinsville, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Arrangements will be announced by Bassett Funeral Service.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Kimmel, Helen Shreaves "Henny"

                                                                                                                                                                    KIMMEL, Helen Shreaves "Henny", passed away on November 1 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Predeceased by her husband, Jay, and daughter, Nancy; she is survived by her three sons, Joseph J., Jeffrey Jay, and Harold James; daughters-in-law, Mary and Linda; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Helen was born on April 27, 1919, grew up in Parksley and Newport News, Va. and moved to Richmond in 1950. Affectionately known as "Granny," she…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Lackey, Brayden R.

                                                                                                                                                                      Infant Brayden Russell Lackey went to be with the Lord Oct. 23, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Brayden was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Russell E. King. He is survived by his mother, Diana Lackey; and his father, Jeff Chappell II; grandparents, Vicky and Steven Braverman, and Wesley and Dee Lackey; his great grandparents, Betty Belshan and John Belshan; great-great grandmother, Pauline Cole; aunt, Amber Lackey; uncles Keith Lackey, Kevin Lackey, and Rusty Owens; and a cousin,…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Lang, Earnest Homer

                                                                                                                                                                        s will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Lawson, Edna Barton

                                                                                                                                                                          s will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with eulogy by niece, Barbara Lawson. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 3, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 254-3000.

                                                                                                                                                                          • LeClaire, Edward H.

                                                                                                                                                                            s are private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the . Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                            • Lehnert, Nancy

                                                                                                                                                                              Nancy Leigh Lehnert NEWPORT NEWS - Nancy Leigh Lehnert, 48, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. She was a resident of the Virginia Peninsula's Bruton House, operated by The Arc. She was a member of Green Acres Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth. Nancy's father, Kurt A. Lehnert, preceded her in death July 16, 2008. Survivors include her mother, Adele L. Lehnert of Portsmouth; sisters, Karen L. O'Hare of Williamsburg, Laurel L. Johnson of Hampstead, N.C.; and nieces and nephews, Jared C. McBride,…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Lewis, Helen Melba Hayes

                                                                                                                                                                                LEWIS, Helen Melba Hayes, born May 27, 1931 in Asheville, N.C., passed away October 27, 2008 in Richmond, Va. She came to Richmond in 1950 and worked at WRNL Radio Station as an announcer. She also worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield as a public information supervisor until May 1988. She was a past president of the Westover Hills Civic Association and Meadowbrook Country Club Women's Association. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Eugene D. Lewis Jr.; two stepsons, Eugene D. Lewis III and J.…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Lind, Mark Albert Carter

                                                                                                                                                                                  LIND, Mark Albert Carter, died on October 28, 2008, at the University of Virginia Hospital, following a courageous battle with Burkitt's Leukemia. He was 24. Carter was the son of Norah Hardin Lind and Thomas Martin Lind; and the brother of Mary Clark Hale Lind of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. Born September 7, 1984, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Carter attended the Benjamin School in North Palm Beach prior to moving from Jupiter Island, Florida, to the Richmond area in 1993. He graduated from St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lockhart, Mary Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                    s will be conducted Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mabel B. Simmons

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Madison, Christina E. Hardman "Tinaboo"

                                                                                                                                                                                        MADISON, Christina E. "Tinaboo" Hardman, 16, of Sandston, Va., left this life on November 1, 2008, from an automobile accident on Saturday, October 25. She is survived by her father, Walter C. Madison III and wife, Lenn; mother, Rebecca H. Collins and husband, John; sister, Nicole; maternal grandparents, Jackie Hardman, Mike Hardman and his wife, Cheryl; paternal grandparents, Pamila Clouse and Ginger "Granny" Haley and husband, Jr.; stepgrandparents, Tim and Vickie Collins;…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Markham, Ruth Boyette

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ruth Boyette Markham, 88, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Maxwell, Geneva Maye Harris

                                                                                                                                                                                            11 a.m. Monday at the Topeco Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • McClanahan, Estel

                                                                                                                                                                                              s will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel, Marion.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • McGlauglin, Elinor Ruth

                                                                                                                                                                                                Elinor Ruth McGlauglin, 81, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • McPhee Jr., Albert Emerson

                                                                                                                                                                                                  McPHEE, Albert Emerson Jr., 64, of Richmond, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1944 in Laramie, Wyoming to Albert E. McPhee Sr. and Mabel Burton McPhee Perry. He spent his working years as a Master Electrician in New Mexico and Virginia. After receiving a heart transplant at MCV in 1996, he spent the next 12 years volunteering there and helping people in similar situations. He thoroughly enjoyed his work at the hospital and was grateful for all the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mitchell, Ruby

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ruby Mitchell, 91, of Stanleytown, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mohler, Ann Campbell

                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be conducted Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Grimmer and the Rev. Michael D. Copeland officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Moore, Adeline Kingery

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 in the Abingdon Baptist Church. Interment will follow on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Franklin County Memorial Park in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, Abingdon, Va., is serving the Moore family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Moses, Albert P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Albert P. Moses, 91, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday November 1, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Moses. Mr. Moses was a member of St. Elias Catholic Church and St. Andrew's Catholic Church. He was born in Roanoke and lived in Maryland for most of his life. He loved baseball, animals and nature. Survivors include his nieces, Marcelle and Elias Melki, Mary Jane Bowling, Princeton, W.Va., Shirley Tourigny, Sutherland, Va.; nephews, Joe Moses and wife Mandy, John Moses, Reed…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nunnally, Donna Lauren Matthews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          NUNNALLY, Donna Lauren Matthews, of Warfield, Va., departed this life for the other side on November 2, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Bernard Knox Nunnally; her children Jared Knox Nunnally and Savannah Skye Nunnally, all of Warfield; her devoted parents, William "Pat" Matthews and Linda Lucy Matthews; her brother, Daniel Paschall Matthews and wife, Katie Matthews; and nephew, Daniel, all of Warfield; her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Abernathy Lucy of Dolphin, Va.;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Owen, Lottie Cole

                                                                                                                                                                                                            OWEN, Mrs. Lottie Cole, of Halifax, Va., died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Halifax Regional Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1922 in Farmville, Va. and was 86 years old. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Cole and was married to Louis Jennings Owen. She was a member of the Halifax United Methodist Church. She was retired from the National Institute of Health with the United States Government. She is survived by her husband, Louis Jennings Owen of Halifax; two sisters, and a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Parrish, Rebecca Blanton

                                                                                                                                                                                                              PARRISH, Rebecca Blanton, 84, of Columbia, entered Heaven on October 30, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, Eddie Parrish Jr.; her sister, Lucy Clyde Blanton; and her brother, Robert Blanton. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Martha Blanton and Marion Herndon; cousins, Rebecca Trice, Coffman Walton, Vernon Walton; her son, Edward Parrish III and his wife, Jane; daughter, Sara Reed and her husband, Ron; daughter, Nancy Parrish; daughter, Sally Southall; Glenna Tibbs; Stephen Southall; Eileen Ford;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Parrish, William Edward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, with the Reverend Tim Gearhart and the Reverend Bob Colwell officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 845 Hemlock Road, Salem, VA 24153.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pearson, Texanna Posey - TEXANNA POSEY PEARSON Texanna Posey Pearson age 83 of Bentonville, Virginia, formerly of Manassas, Virginia died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. ....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Phillips, Flora

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Flora B. Phillips VIRGINIA BEACH - Flora B. Phillips, 88, died Nov. 1, 2008. A visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Phillips, Flora Bowman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Flora Bowman Phillips, 88, of Virginia Beach, died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Graveside 12 noon Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Phillpot-Stone Cemetery. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Phillips, Ralph P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pickle, Charles R. "Bob"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Poole, Mildred

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            . Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, . to sign the online register., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Potapia, Helen Hedge

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              on Tuesday at the funeral home. The Potapia family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Price, Alma D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Alma Dunn Price, of Sussex County, widow of Marvin Price, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at her residence. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Price, Donald David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Price Sr., Roy Albert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PRICE, Roy Albert Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of Henrico County died Friday, October 31, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Juanita Tucker Price; and three children, Roy A. Price Jr. (Linda), John E. Neagle (Elizabeth) and Barbara P. Hayek (Jack). Additionally, he is survived by his seven grandchildren, Renee Salmon, Richard Price, Paul Neagle, Jennifer and Christine Hayek, Chandra Haegele and Philip Boyle; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Price was known throughout Henrico County for his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pritchard Jr., William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be conducted at 10 a.m. today in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pugh, Ruth Faye Snodgrass

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Reese, Corinna Constance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Corinna Constance Pearce Reese, 89, of Colonial Heights, died peacefully on Oct. 25, 2008 at home. Mrs. Reese was born in Halifax County, N.C., but spent her life as a homemaker and surrounded by family in Petersburg and Colonial Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Raymond Reese; her mother and father, Annie Vivian and John Pearce; and all her siblings. She is survived by six children and their spouses, four daughters, Juanita R. Wells, of Atlanta, Ga., Carole R. Taylor of Richmond,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Remley, Virginia West

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Virginia West Remley, 93, of Clifton Forge, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Revere, Donald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Donald Revere, 66, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robinson, Wendell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ROBINSON, Wendell, departed this life November 2, 2008. Arrangements by

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ross, June William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held in Charlottesville, Va. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sayers Sr., Fred E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Scott, Donna J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A funeral service for Ms. Donna J. Scott will be held at 2 p. m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 19600 Little Road, Petersburg and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-2593. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Ms. Scott online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Self, Jim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CHKD. Friends are also invited to sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shultz, Martin Luther

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          s will be Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Ridgewood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roy Kanode officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends at Lotz Salem Funeral Home on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center for their tender care and support for Mr. Shultz and his family. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lotz Salem.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Slusher, Roger William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            celebrating Roger's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, officiated by Reverend Jeff Gardner. His family will receive friends Monday, November 3, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smith, Mary Ward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              s will be conducted Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lee Sarver officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery, Norris Run. Friends may call any time after 12 noon Monday, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Smith, Victor Landrum

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                12 noon November 5, 2008 in Sharon Memorial Park Charlotte, N.C. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Walt (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In Loving Memory of Walt SMITH Wishing you a, "Happy 50th Birthday", in Heaven. We know we will see you again one day., All our Love,, Mom, Dad, Jan, Becky,, Chris, Beka, Bailey, Ward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Songer, Carl Edward

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    s. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sproles, Leola R. "Bobbie" - Leola R. "Bobbie" Sproles Leola R. "Bobbie" Sproles, age 94, of Manassas, Virginia died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Prince William Hospital, Manassas. Bobbie ....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • St. Clair, Estelle Marie Preston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Dr. J. E. Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Jeters Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stephenson Jr., Edgar Vick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          s are pending. J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Purviance Chapel, Wakefield, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stephenson, Sydonia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sydonia G. Stephenson NORFOLK - Sydonia Gatling Stephenson, 78, of the 300 block of 34th St., died Oct. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Macedonia AME Church, Severn, N.C. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Street, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stoll Sr., William Francis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              William F. Stoll Sr. ABBEVILLE, S.C. - William Francis Stoll Sr., 94, husband of Katie Hershberger Stoll, gloriously went to be with the Lord Nov. 2, 2008. He was born in Indiana, son of the late Victor and Emma Graber Stoll. Since 1969, he and his family have lived in Abbeville. After receiving the Lord as his Savior, he faithfully served Him at Cold Springs Mennonite Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Bonnie. Surviving are his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sullivan, Margaret Berry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                s will be held Monday, November 3, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, Route 419 and Brambleton Ave., with the Reverend Rick Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1923 East Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Swinsburg, Robert Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Robert Richard Swinsburg, 82, of Draper, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Thomas, Margaret H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Thompson, Effie (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      In Loving Memory of Effie Marie THOMPSON 3/14/1925 4/4/2006, ON OUR 65th ANNIVERSARY, 11/3/1943 11/3/2008, God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be,, So He put His arms around you, And whispered, "Come with me.", With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away., Although we loved you dearly,, We could not make you stay., A golden heart stopped beating,, Hard working hands at rest,, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best., Love, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thompson, Merriweather Ford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        THOMPSON, Merriweather Ford, 87, of Straightstone Road, Long Island, Va., died Saturday, November 1, 2008, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Virginia Francis Thompson. He was born March 14, 1921 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Charles A. Thompson and Flossie Barksdale Thompson. He was a member of Straightstone Baptist Church, served as a U.S. Navy veteran during WWII and the Korean Conflict and was the former Owner/Operator of Thompson's Self Service in Straightstone for 35…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tolley, Fred N.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Trent Sr., Paul G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TRENT, Paul G. Sr., 72, of Richmond, died November 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; a son, Paul Jr. and his wife, Kathy; a daughter, Jo Ann Silverthorne and her husband, Mark; four grandchildren, Jamie, Chris, Dustin and Alex; three brothers, James, Charles and Richard Trent; and his faithful dog, Stitch. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dale Memorial…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Charles 'Walter' Adams Charles "Walter" Adams, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Thomas Adams. Born May 9, 1931, in Campbell County, he was the son of the late James Walter Adams and the late Cassie Drinkard Adams. Walter served honorably with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Griffin Pipe Co. after 28 years of employment and was a member of American Legion Post 16 and the Moose Lodge. In addition to his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Viars, William M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vitale, Cristoforo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  VITALE, Cristoforo, 73, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008 in Richmond, Va. He was born in Carini, Sicily and attended St. Therese Catholic Church. He was retired and had operated restaurants in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Antonina Vitale; his parents, Nicola and Antonina Amato Vitale; and a brother, Francesco Vitale. He is survived by his daughter, Antonina Vitale and her husband, Paul Schroder; his son, Maurizio Vitale and his wife, Tina, all of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walker, Matleen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ms. Matleen "Skeeter" Walker, of Petersburg, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. She was born on March 17, 1918 in Dinwiddie County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Walker and Lelia Malone Walker. She accepted Christ at an early age at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. When she moved to Petersburg, she joined Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She attended school in Dinwiddie and college at Virginia State. Her early career choice was that of cosmetology.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Washington, Linda D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Linda Diane Washington, 58, of Wakefield, died Nov. 1, 2008, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Bland-Peace Funeral Home, Waverly, now serving from three locations; www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wendling, Patricia Ann Blanchard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Ronk, the Rev. Jerry Marsh, and the Rev. Ray Sandifer officiating. Interment will follow in Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider the , the , or your local church. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street, Eagle Rock, 884-2276.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • White, Elton W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WHITE, Elton W., 92, of Richmond, passed away October 31, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Valetta Lawton; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one sister. Elton was a member of the Catholic Golden Age. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6 to 8 and Saturday 11 to 1 p.m., followed by services at 2 p.m. at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • White, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Robert E. White, 68, of Bedford died Sunday. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wiggins, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in New Gospel Temple. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilbourne, Katherine Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Katherine Irene Wilbourne, 85, of Roanoke, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. 540-362-1237.

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