| 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,… s will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, with Pastor John W. Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Ellis Franklin (Pete) Arthur Sr., 80, of Hurt, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Colbert-Moran Chapel, Gretna. will be 2 p. m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Mrs. Frances Barber, 87 of 14134 Castle Blvd. Silver Spring, Md., departed this life on Oct. 30, 2008. She was born to the late Richard and Sarah Lewis on Oct. 11, 1921. Frances was educated in the Greensville and Sussex public school systems. Surviving to cherish her memories forever are: one daughter, Daisy McComb; five grandchildren, Linda, Brenda, Vanessa, Lorenzo and Ronald McCombs; three great grandchildren, William and Issac McCombs and Melanie Thompson; four great-great grandchildren, Marquese,… Barton, Dr. Alfred Goodwein "Doug" BARTON, Dr. Alfred "Doug" Goodwein, of Richmond, died November 11, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. Harold M. (Hal) Bates, 80 ,of Roanoke, died Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was born in Wise County on March 11, 1928, the son of William J. and Reba W. Bates. Harold was with the Airborne United States Army from 1946 to 1947 and was involved in several veterans' organizations. He was a graduate of William & Mary and earned his law degree from Washington & Lee University. He was a freshman coach at Washington & Lee University and served on the Board of Directors of the William & Mary Alumni… 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. BERRY, Mrs. Christine Virginia, of Richmond, departed this life November 3, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Mary Cheleast Black VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Cheleast Black, 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in her home. She was a retired beautician and was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Lowell Bray, and is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles K. Black; three sons, Charles Steven Black, Robert G. Black and companion Sharon Powers, all of Hampton and Thomas Larry Black and wife Janet of Smithfield; grandson, Charles Brandon Black; mother, Pauline Bray of Batesville, Ark.; sister,… BLAND, Helen D., departed this life November 3, 2008. Arrangements by BOWIE, Deaconess Victoria Jefferson, departed this life Saturday, November 1, 2008 at her home in Midlothian, Va. She is survived by a devoted son, Vernon L. Bowie; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Nicole; one great-grandchild; brother, Edward Jefferson (Gertrude); sister, Rosa Graham; daughter-in-law, Barbara; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, among them, devoted Alease Veasey. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 5,… Braford-Kidd-Burch, Martha Frances . Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Town of Windsor Cemetery. Friends and family will gather from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield, and other times at the home of her daughter. The family suggests memorial contributions to the , Peninsula Chapter, P.O. Box 863, Newport News, VA 23607 or , P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309., Charities 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. Bryant, Louise Hinebaugh Stone will be held on Wednesday, at 2 p.m., in Sharon Baptist Cemetery, Clifton Forge, with the Reverend Glenn Clements officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com. RET CSM Robert (Bob) Carter Sr. of Petersburg passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army as a dedicated soldier and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. His service in the Army was followed by some years at ICI Americas. He was a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post No. 284, and the Hopewell Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Liz Carter. He leaves behind seven children who will cherish the lifetime of memories and love shared between them… Carter Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), Csm. Robert "Bob" CARTER, RET CSM Robert "Bob" Sr., of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. He served 30 years in the U.S. Army as a dedicated soldier and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. His service in the Army was followed by some years at ICI Americas. He was a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284 and the Hopewell Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Liz Carter. He leaves behind seven children, who will cherish the lifetime of memories and love shared… Lois Stewart (Mrs. Gilbert) Chafin, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. 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… Javier Cibrian PARKSLEY - Javier Cibrian of Parsons Road passed away Oct. 31, 2008, at his residence. The funeral will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Downing's United Methodist Church in Oak Hall, Va. Interment will be in Mexico. Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley is in charge. To express your condolences or sign the guest book online visit 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 Louise A. Clayton died peacefully in a Richmond Hospital with her husband by her side on Nov. 2, 2008, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Ed (Edsel) Clayton. Her determination and spirit during her illness was an inspiration to all. A lifelong Virginian, she was born in Petersburg, Va., spending most of her life in Chesterfield County with the last 11 years in Mathews County. She graduated from Thomas Dale High School in Chester, Va., and… CLAYTON, Louise Aurich, died peacefully in a Richmond hospital with her husband by her side on November 2, 2008, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Ed (Edsel) Clayton. Her determination and spirit during her illness was an inspiration to all. A lifelong Virginian, she was born in Petersburg, Va., spending most of her life in Chesterfield County, with the last 11 years in Mathews County. She graduated from Thomas Dale High School in… 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… s Friday. Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway is entrusted with arrangements. 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Merle Paulette Colston, 58, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Arrangements by Mimms Funeral Home. Douglas (Doug) C. Conner, 70, of Roanoke County died Saturday, November 1, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 989-3131. . There will not be a visitation at the funeral home Tuesday night. In lieu of flowers, the family sincerely suggests memorials be made to Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 130, Elk Creek, Va. 24326 or Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 36, Elk Creek, Va. 24326 or Christians' Children's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23294-3726 or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. s to be held. Inurnment at Riverside National Cemetery Riverside, Calif. Hemet Valley Mortuary in charge of arrangements. and suggests memorials be made to the . will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Twin County Funeral's Sanctuary. November 4, 2008 at 10 a.m., Trinity Cemetery. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Virginia. Mrs. Nellie Louise Mason Crawley, of 5412 Colemans Lake Road, Church Road, Va., entered into eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at the Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Dinwiddie County and was the daughter of the late Willie Waverly Mason and Mary Elizabeth Coleman Mason. She became a member of the Center Star Baptist Church at an early age. She was proceeded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Gilliam (Ernest), Kathleen Gholson (Waverly), and brother Waverly Mason. She leaves to… will follow at noon. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities Bertie D. Culver CAPEVILLE - Bertie Drummond Culver, 102, died Nov. 2, 2008. A funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Capeville United Methodist Church. Doughty Funeral Home is in charge. . He was a member of Church of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Survivors include his loving wife, Carletta A. Curling; a daughter, Amy L. Curling of Chesapeake; a brother, James J. Curling and wife Christina of Michigan; two sisters, Darlene Wellington and husband Scott of Chesapeake and Lucille Kann and husband Frank of Norfolk; two nephews, Mike Wellington and wife Melissa and Brett Wellington, all of Chesapeake. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum… will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Centenary United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ellen W. Comstock. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Centenary UMC Organ Restoration Fund. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the caregivers at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. DANIEL, Hattie T., 62, of Blackstone, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert L. Daniel Jr.; three children, Robert L. Daniel III of Fieldale, Va., April D. Edmonds and her husband, Donnie Ray, of Dundas, and Danny Daniel and his wife, Cheryl, of Blackstone; her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her Memaw; sisters, Lucy Foster, Lillie Joyner, Katherine McDaniel, Ruth Rice; and her brother, John Turner. She was preceded… will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Skip Francis officiating. Leona will be available for viewing today from 9 to 5 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities s will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday at Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Anthony Woody with interment in the Davis Family Cemetery in Penhook. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements. DAVIS, Mrs. Lucy R., of Henrico, departed this life October 28, 2008. She is survived by one sister, Mildred R. Walden; a host of nieces and nephews, among them one devoted, Lawrence Walden, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 12 noon at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street. Rev. Dr. Victor L. Davis officiating. s will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Ron Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Snowville at the Dishon Family Cemetery at the Page Place. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. The family asks that memorials be made to the . Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements for the family, www.bowerfuneralhome.com . 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… . In honoring Mr. Duncan's request, the body will be cremated. Arrangements by Widener Funeral Home, Northfork, W.Va. s will be 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at First Baptist Church, 385 Buckhill Rd., Natural Bridge, Va., with the Rev. Mark McCoy Sr. officiating. The interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Va. Friends may call for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home on Wednesday, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Viewing will resume at the church after 5 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Natural Bridge, Va. Condolences may be sent… will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church of Virginia Beach by the Rev. Steven R. Gupton. A private entombment will take place at Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Virginia Beach, 401 35th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Galilee Episcopal Church. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is in charge. for the procession to the chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at 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… FORBES, William E. "Ham", 78, departed October 31, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Forbes; four daughters, Marcella Burke, Joanndra Jackson (Larry), Cassandra Smith (Ray) and Angelia Cooper (Frederick); brothers, John and James Forbes; 10 grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grayland Baptist Church,… Margaret Vaughan Foster, 88, of Colonial Heights, died on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Haywood M. Franklin VIRGINIA BEACH - Haywood A. Franklin, 90, passed away Nov. 2, 2008. He was a native of Chester County , South Carolina. Mr. Franklin was a predeceased by his mother, Louise Howze Franklin; his father, Archie Melton Franklin Jr.; two sisters, Nora Lee Boyd and Louise Carnige; and a brother, John A. Franklin. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Clarissa Pennington-Williams (Carl T.); a sister, Willie Mae Smith; nephews, Charlton Price (Brenda), Lloyd Price (Billie) and James… will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Smith will officiate. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O.Box 8538 Roanoke VA 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2221. . 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… Brandon Gibbs CHESAPEAKE - Brandon "Bre" Gibbs, 21, died Oct. 31, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at noon. Monroe Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services for Lloyd E. Gilliam of 940 Commerce St., Petersburg, who died at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg with the Rev. Leroy Rhone and Dr. Jethro White officiating. Interment will be in the Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director. . In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to The Sanctuary Choir of First United Methodist Church, 125 West Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. 540-586-3443. A funeral service for Mr. Joshua T. Goode Sr. will be held at noon, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 19111 Church Road, Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Douglas Harris, interim pastor, officiating and the Rev. Henry Goode, pastor of Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Suffolk, serving as eulogist. Interment will follow at Bermuda Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Chester. The family will receive friends at 21213 Trojan Drive, Ettrick and may be contacted by calling (804) 526-1445. Family members and… GRAU, Regina "Jean," 88, of Varina, passed away November 2, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter "Bill" Grau; two sons, Walter Grau II and wife, Cindy, Thomas Grau and wife, Noreen; two grandchildren, Angela Gregory and husband, Blaise, Matthew Grau and wife, Christy; four great-grandchildren, Ben, Allie, Drew and Heather; one sister, Dolores Fields of California; and many friends. Family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave.,… celebrating Ronald's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Fuller officiating. Burial to follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. HAINES, Richard Vernon, of Richmond, Virginia, died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, of a cardiovas-cular condition. He was 50. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and raised in New Hampshire, he moved to Richmond to attend Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Fine Arts. Richard spent his career involved in the culinary arts, working at various eating establishments in and around Richmond. More recently, he was involved in dining room management for Meriwether Godsey, Inc., at… Jewell Wofford Hall VIRGINIA BEACH - Jewell Wofford Hall, a resident of Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, passed away in her home surrounded by her family Oct. 31, 2008. Jewell turned 94 years old Oct. 28, 2008. Jewell was born in 1914 in Chillicothe, Texas, the daughter of the late Nora and Nathaniel Wofford formerly of Abilene, Texas, and the widow of Carl Davis Hall. She was preceded in death by many of her dearly loved family members: brother, "Dub" Wofford and Hollis;… 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hall Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. HAMILTON, Mark, of Midlothian, Va., departed this life November 1, 2008. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later. Richard D. Harcum KILL DEVIL HILLS - Richard Darrell Harcum died Nov. 2, 2008, after a long battle with mesothelioma. Richard was born in Portsmouth and grew up in the Portsmouth/Suffolk area. He served his country in the Virginia Army National Guard. He moved to the Outer Banks in 1970, a placed he truly loved. He worked for Charter Communications for 31 years on the Outer Banks, was a past member of the Nags Head Fire Department and was a member of "The Rising Tides" Surf Fishing Team of Nags… s 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Mountain View Baptist Church, in Collinsville. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, in Bassett. 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… 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… 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,… in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The visitation will begin Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at HARRISON, Fred Joe, of Richmond, proprietor of Fred's Hair Design, departed this life in McGuire Veterans Hospital on October 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jane Harrison; four sons, Lankford Ruffin, Rhasheed Harrison (Lashonda), Charard Harrison and Kareem Harrison; three daughters, Jeannetta Dodson (Foster), Kamilah Harrison and Ebonique Harrison; 11 grandchildren, four brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, other relatives and friends, among them several special cousins. Remains rest… George Franklin Harrison, 63, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, after an illness of six months. He was born in Petersburg, Va., and resided in Matoaca for most of his adult life. He was the son of the late Roy T. and Grace Whitby Harrison of Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Harrison Mason, of Lawrenceville, Ga. George is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Linda Rowlett Harrison; two sons, Michael and wife, Robbin, and Brian and wife, Mandy. He leaves four… HARTMAN, Jennifer Winfield, age 18, departed this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She was a resident of Charlotte Court House, Va. A 2007 graduate of Randolph-Henry High School, Jennifer held the title of Miss Charlotte County, 2006, and was a member of the National Beta Club. She is survived in her death by her mother, Carolyn Lyman Mowery; her father, Karl Hartman of Chesterfield; and her stepfather, Davis Mowery. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lyman Sr. of Colonial Heights and Mr. and… is planned. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. HEISKILL, Mr. John L., of Richmond, departed this life November 2, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. s at the church. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Online condolences may be sent to www.maberryfuneralhome.com. 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. Hubert S. Hinnant was called home on Oct. 31, 2008 to be with the Lord at the Hopewell Healthcare Center. He was born on Sept. 22, 1922 to the late John Henry Hinnant and Ms. Minnie Bell Peacock. He was preceded in death by his sister, Courtney Dickerson. Hubert received his formal education in North Carolina and later traveled to Petersburg, where he held positions at Camp Lee (now Fort Lee) and Hercules in Hopewell, and retired in 1984 after 37 years of employment. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church… s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, at High Bridge Presbyterian Church in Natural Bridge with Dr. Louis Skidmore officiating. Burial will follow in High Bridge Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to the COPD Foundation (www.copdfoundation.org) or the (www.cancer.org). Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. HOUGH, Alexander R. "428," departed this life October 30, 2008. He is survived by his devoted companion, Barbara D. Buchanan; three daughters, four sons, a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two brothers; two sisters, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where viewing will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. and where services will be held 11 a.m. Bishop William H. Barr officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. s will be at a later date. Twiford's Memorial Chapel is in charge. Nov 4, 2008 Irene V. Sledge, 85, of Bassett, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Her husband, Lawrence E. Sledge Sr., died May 21, 2007. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. JAMERSON, Melissa, 22, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. She is survived by her children, Hayden and Zoe Phillips-Jamerson; her parents, Andy and Dolores Jamerson; one brother, Kevin Jamerson; her grandparents, Dave Jamerson and Richard and Bonnie Bailey; a great-grandmother, Lucille Vaughan; three aunts, Susan Schaubach, Kathryn Jamerson and Teresa Roache; and many other loving family members and friends. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at Dorothy M. Johnson WINDSOR - Dorothy Mary Johnson died Nov. 2, 2008, at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. Born Nov. 16, 1924, in Syracuse, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John Andrew and Suzanne Fedorjak Pyatac. She was the widow of Gordon Raymond Johnson. Mrs. Johnson lived in Syracuse from 1924 to 1942 and in New Hartford, N.Y., from 1942 to 1992. She moved to Windsor in 1993 to live with her son, James Russell Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was employed at New Hartford Central School for 22 years. She was… Mary T. Jones WAVERLY - Mary T. Jones, 56, of the 200 block of Beaverdam Road, died Nov. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Lily of the Valley. Wyatt & Sons Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. Saturday, November 8, 2008, 12 p.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1014 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016. Mary T. Jones, 56, of the 200 block of Beaverdam Road, Waverly, died Nov. 1, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. She was the daughter of the late Gus Taylor and Essie Taylor. She was also predeceased by her husband, Leroy Jones; Mary T. White, Roxanna Fraiser and Whitt Parham. She was a member of Mt. Moriah UCC. Survivors include a devoted friend, Herbert L. Graves of Waverly; sons, Randy Taylor (Tashawn) of Richmond and Rodney O'Neil Jones (Latonia) of Waverly; sisters, Alice Taylor… Jones, Rev. Christine Pleasants JONES, Rev. Christine Pleasants, 91, of Richmond, Va., former associate pastor of First Baptist Church of South Richmond, departed this life on October 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Jones Sr. She leaves to cherish her loving memory a son, Marvin S. Jones Jr. (Lynn); two daughters, Delores J. Thompson and Christine J. Tonkin (Murray); six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Corinne Jackson and Margaret "Peggy"… JOSEPH, Walter L. Jr., of Ashland, departed this life October 31, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, Ashland. Homegoing services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 S. James St., Ashland. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, at the church. See obituary in Friday's paper. Online condolences may be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com Ronald Nelson Kidd, 61, of Goodview, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. Arrangements are by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 540-982-2221. KINGREY, Joyce B., 74, of Goochland, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Kingrey Jr.; parents, Abner L. Belcher and Florence B. Gill; and son, Gregory P. Kingrey. She is survived by her two sons, Samuel H. Kingrey III and John R. Kingrey and wife, April, both of Goochland; daughter, Gwendolyn K. Pennington of South Hill; four grandchildren, Angie Losch, James Holloman, Daniel Pennington and Samantha Pennington; and three great-grandchildren.… 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,… Lawrence, Queen Taylor (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Queen Taylor LAWRENCE 8/6/1926 11/4/2007, It has been one year since you left us on a short notice, but God knew what was best. Our lives have been so hard trying to adjust without your presence. We want to say "THANK YOU" for showing us how to first love GOD and then each other., Your love will ALWAYS, live through us., Your Family Edna Barton Lawson, 86, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Graveside 12 noon Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home, 254-3000. s will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel. Iris N. Light NORFOLK - Iris N. Light, 39, of the 4800 block of Texas Ave., passed away Oct. 31, 2008. Born in Puerto Rico, Iris is survived by her husband, Steven M. Light; parents, Idio and Carmen Rivera of Orlando, Fla.; children, Branden and Jessika Light; and two brothers, Rafael E. Rivera and Ricardo Rivera of Orlando. A funeral will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Norfolk Apostolic Church with Pastor Michael G. Blankenship officiating. The family will receive friends at the church two hours prior… 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.… will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Rosewood Memorial Park. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Green Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Ban officiating. In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to the Buena Vista Baptist Church, 2173 Chestnut Ave., Buena Vista, Va. 24416. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va. MARSTON, Emma Mason Warriner, 86, of Richmond, formerly of Providence Forge, joined God's host of angels on November 1, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Edward V. Marston Jr.; three children, Edward V. Marston III and wife, Rita, Thomas L. Marston and wife, Vicky, and Constance M. Denby and husband, Henry; five grandchildren, Kimberly Marston, Christine Marston, William Marston, Leslie Kelley and husband, Ernest, and Roger Denby; four great-grandchildren, Jared, Zoe and Zane Marston,… Nov 4, 2008 Mattie Elizabeth Hairston, 83, of 408 Fellowship Drive, Martinsville, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at her home. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. Lois Rountree McCoy, 86, of Roanoke, died Monday, November 3, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. with military honors will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown. s of compassion are being provided. will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in the First Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home. 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. Vanessa Michelle Morris NORFOLK - Vanessa Michelle Morris, 10, of the 4500 block of Krick St., died Nov. 1, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Chesapeake. Graham Funeral Home is in charge. will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, November 8, at First Christian Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. 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… will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive, is in charge. Lula W. Myers CHESAPEAKE - Lula B. White Myers, 73, of the 1200 block of Anne Ave., died Nov. 3, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, is in charge. Nov 4, 2008 Nannie Sue Wright, 84, of New York, died Sunday, Nov. 2, in New York. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville will announce funeral arrangements. s will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va. OWENS, Mary C. Jordan, lovingly known by many as "Mamie" or "Nana", went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2008. She was born on November 6, 1910. She leaves to cherish her memory, one devoted son, John F. Jordan Sr. and daughter-in-law, Saundra; two grandsons, John Jr. and Corey (Shannon); one great- grandson, Caden Jordan; one sister, Ruth Byrd; and a host of neices, nephews, relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B St.,… Ted Parks TANGIER - Ted Parks, 74, died Nov. 1, 2008. A funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Swain Memorial United Methodist Church. Williams Funeral Homes Inc. is in charge. 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the John M. Oakey and Son Salem Chapel. on Tuesday at the church. The Potapia family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com POWELL, Clyde Marie, of Emporia, passed away November 3, 2008. She was the widow of William J. Powell. She is survived by a son, William J. Powell Jr. and wife, Frances; daughter, Joan P. Sherry; sister, Hilda Wade; three grandchildren, Susan Kratzer, Douglas Powell and Nancy Norman; and six great-grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Echols Funeral Home, 806 Brunswick Ave., Emporia. Graveside services will… Randolph H. Preddy PORTSMOUTH - Randolph Howard "Randy" Preddy, 70, of the 800 block of Nottingham Road, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 2, 2008. Born in Portsmouth Dec. 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Dorsey and Fannie Preddy. Randy was an all around great guy who loved his wife and family and was dedicated to them, even becoming the old fashioned/traditional type grandfather. He was also a Redskins fan who enjoyed yard work, fishing and just being outside. Randy retired as a Radcon supervisor… Alma Dunn Price, 90 of Sussex died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Sussex County and daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Lena Humphries Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. Price; daughter Barbara P. Siena; sister Margaret D. Hogwood and brother Joseph T. Dunn Jr. She was a retired employee with the Dept. of Social Services for Sussex County. She was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn P. Matthews and… PRICE, Alma Dunn, 90, of Sussex, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Sussex County and daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Lena Humphries Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. Price; daughter, Barbara P. Siena; sister, Margaret D. Hogwood; and brother, Joseph T. Dunn Jr. She was a retired employee with the Dept. of Social Services for Sussex County. She was a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn P. Matthews… will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. s will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the , 4416 Expressway Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be expressed to the family at 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,… s are private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities Nov 4, 2008 Rosemary Myers Dillard, 58, formerly of 132 Jupiter Court, Martinsville, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center. She was the wife of Odell Dillard. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hines Funeral Services. Sayles Jr., Carlyle Emerson "Fruitti" SAYLES, Carlyle Emerson "Fruitti" Jr., of Richmond, departed this life November 3, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. Dorothy (Dot) Scank, 84, of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. Mass will be celebrated at Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, November 7, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. 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… was held Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. Wayne Mathis officiated. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Funeral arrangements were handled by Short Funeral Home of Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting David Lee Sessler CHESAPEAKE - David Lee Sessler, 69, of the 4200 block of Foxxglen Run, passed away Oct. 31, 2008. Services are pending at this time. Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk, is serving the family., Charities s for Scott Andrew Seybold will be held at 11 a.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. Mr. Allen Shaw, 75, of Petersburg, Va., died suddenly early Monday morning upon arrival at the Southside Regional Medical Center. The Shaw Family has entrusted the final arrangements for their loved one to the staff at the Oris P. Jones, Funeral Establishment, 301 South Atlantic St., South Hill, Va. Shirley Bishop Slaughter, 71, of Dinwiddie, died Monday, Nov. 03, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Irene V. Sledge, 85, of Bassett, died November 3, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, in Bassett. will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke. SMITH, Derrick Vinson, age 21, of Enon, Va., died on Saturday, November 1, 2008. He was born in Fresno, Calif. Derrick was a loving husband and father, and worked with the Mazda remanufacturing plant as a head line technician. He was a decorated rider in AMA cross country, and a former state champion in the 250cc class. Derrick was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his loving wife, Erica Ellis; son, Cole Smith; parents, Vincent and Denise Smith, all of Enon; a sister, Jennifer… s will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg. 12 noon November 5, 2008 in Sharon Memorial Park Charlotte, N.C. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. 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. Relatives and friends are invited to the home of Marie Hedrick following the funeral. Jean Stanback CHESAPEAKE - Jean Stanback, 69, died Nov. 2, 2008. A viewing will be held today from 2 to 5 p.m. in J.T. Fisher Funeral Services. will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Millfield Baptist Church in Wakefield, with the Rev. Lytle Buckingham officiating. Interment will be in the Ivor Cemetery immediately following. Memorial tributes may be made to either Millfield Baptist Church, 31389 Millfield Road, Wakefield, VA 23888 or to Ivor Baptist Church, 8506 Bell Ave., Ivor, VA 23866-3132. Condolences may be posted at, Charities STEPHENSON, Edgar Vick Jr., died on Sunday, November 2, 2008 after a long illness. Born December 5, 1920, in the Berlin community of Southampton County, he was the son of Edgar Vick and Eleanor Daughtrey Stephenson and a lifelong resident of Ivor. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Hudgins Stephenson; and three children, Julia S. Tyler and husband, Bob, of Mechanicsville, Va., Martha S. Barry and husband, Bob, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Thomas E. (Ned) Stephenson and wife, Susan, of… will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. James P. Rushing officiating. The family will receive friends at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway Chapel, today from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at s will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Draper Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bob Davis officiating. Interment will follow at the Draper Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Carilion Hospice Services, 707 Randolph Street, #257, Radford, Va. 24141. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements for the… TALLEY, Mrs. Cummie Bell, 97, passed away November 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Talley. She is survived by four daughters, Osteen Wilhoite (Robert) of Nashville, Tenn., Betty Meredith, Georgia Johnson of New Kent, Va., Linda Pemberton (James) of Richmond, Va.; one son, Archie Talley (Betty) of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Poindexter of Clarksville, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Hodge of… THOMAS, Craig A., 22, of rural Caney, Kan., formerly of Richmond, Va., died Wednesday from injuries received in an accident at Jencast in South Coffeyville, Okla. He was born March 14, 1986 in Joplin, Mo., to Wayne and Penny (Ludwig) Thomas. He grew up and attended school in Altamont, Kan., before moving to Richmond, where he completed his education. He returned to the Coffeyville area in August of this year. Craig was employed at Jencast in South Coffeyville, Okla., and was a member of the U.S. Marine… THORNTON, Mrs. Pauline, of Richmond, departed this life November 3, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. TOLLIVER, Thomas, departed this life October 28, 2008. He is survived by two sons, Shawn Johnson and Terell Tolliver; two daughters, Brenda and Ciera Davids; his former wife, Debbie Johnson; one grand-daughter; two brothers, Willie Robinson and George Tolliver Jr.; a host of nieces and nephews, two devoted, William Jones and Natalie Tolliver; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at… TRIBBLE, Robert L. Jr., 82, of Richmond, died November 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy O. Tribble; his son, Robert L. Tribble III and his wife, Elizabeth; one sister, Hilda Harding; two grandsons, Christopher Neil Tribble and Lee Madison Tribble; three stepgrandchildren, Linda Kay Gray, Donald Keith Lewis and Gregory Todd Lewis; one niece, Robin Lee Harding; and several great-grandchildren. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today) at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900… Ellis Franklin 'Pete' Arthur Sr. Ellis Franklin "Pete" Arthur Sr., 80, of 512 Lynn St., Hurt, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab. Born Oct. 1, 1928, in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Ellis Arthur and Sally Davis Arthur. He was predeceased by two brothers, Paul Arthur and Anderson Arthur. Mr. Arthur enjoyed NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Alease Moorefield Arthur of the residence; one son, Ellis Franklin Arthur Jr. and wife, Shirley, of Scotland Neck,… 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Tharp Funeral Home, Smith Mountain Lake will be assisting the family. (540-7219375) To send condolences please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Clayton Rollins Funeral Home is in charge. will be Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. Edith R. Walters NORFOLK - Edith Rae Walters, 78, passed away peacefully Oct. 31, 2008, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Walters was born Aug. 7, 1930, to the late Kelly Forehand and Helen Lane in Norfolk. She was a lifelong resident of Norfolk and was a registered nurse for more than 40 years. Her family and friends will always remember her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who always put her family first. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory… WASHINGTON, Bridgette, departed this world on Thursday, October 30, 2008. She was born to Roy and Patricia on July 20, 1967. She accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of The Master's Plan Ministry. Bridgette graduated from Hermitage High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Virginia State University. She was a former employee with Capital One for 15 years. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Brittany; a son, Dmitri; a devoted… Wendling, Patricia Ann Blanchard Patricia Ann Blanchard Wendling, 70, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street, Eagle Rock, 540-884-2276. will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Riverside Cemetery. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes is in charge. at the graveside. Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider the , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106A, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park with minister Doug Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. WILSON, Peggy Weatherford, 62, of Chesterfield, died November 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Davis Wilson; her parents, Thomas and Margaret Weatherford; and son-in-law, Robert R. Houston. She is survived by two daughters, Tracey W. Houston and Tammy Lynn Eden and her husband, Anthony; two sons, Anthony "Tony" Ward Wilson and his wife, Rhonda, and Roger Scott Mullins and his wife, Joyce; two grandchildren that lovingly called her "Grandma," Taylor Nicole Eden… WOLIVER, Audrey Southworth, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2008, at Oaks of Carolina in Raleigh, N.C., with her family by her side. She was born on September 6, 1924, in Caroline County, Va., and lived in the Richmond area until she moved to Cary, N.C., four years ago to be near her family. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne Johnson; son-in-law, Jay Johnson; two grandchildren, Justin and Jared; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at Westhampton Memorial Park on Thursday, November 6,… online via live webcam at |
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