Judith Barbara Dirkes Adams, 61, of Goodview, Va., died on Saturday, September 13, 2008. A celebration of Judy's life will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta, Va., beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, by Father Negparanon at the church, 15453 Moneta Road (Route 122), Moneta with burial following immediately in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn.… ANDREWS, Lester E. Sr., of Farmville, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. He was born on February 3, 1915 in Ettrick, Virginia, to Everett Junious Andrews Sr. and Cora Bowman Andrews. The family, including eight children, moved to Farmville in 1928. Les was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Frances Price Andrews; two brothers, and three sisters. Surviving this devoted family man are his wife, Donna Peery Andrews; his sons, Lester E. "Andy" Andrews… ANDRICK, Jeffrey Christian, 27, of Richmond, died Saturday, September 13, 2008, surrounded by family and friends. He leaves behind his father and mother, Stephen and Cecelia Andrick; his grandparents, Leo and Doris Andrick; and his beloved girlfriend, Margaret Wasaff. He is also survived by his uncles, Dennis and Michael Andrick, and Ralph, Stephen and Early Magee; cousins, Ashley, D.L., Corey, Bradley, and Nicholas Andrick, and Melissa, Jon, Jeremy, Stephanie, Andrew, Tim, and Ben Magee; his cat, Cracker;… Edwin C. Armbrister, of Wytheville, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. Mark S. Baker NORFOLK - Mark S. Baker, 58, passed away Sept. 15, 2008. He was born in Newport News and was employed with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Deaf Missionary Church. He is survived by his wife, Lois H. Baker and four sons, John V. Ashlock of Newport News, Ferdinand L. Ashlock of Hampton, Roswald C. Ashlock of Newport News and Kerry L. Ashlock of Norfolk; sister, Penny Douglas of Hampton and two brothers; five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held… BARLOW, Nancy T., age 70, of St. Stephens Church, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Robert O. "Bobby" of St. Stephens Church; her daughter, Kathy B. Gladden (Bobby) of Walkerton, Va.; and her son, Keith Barlow (Sheila) of Aylett, Va.; three grandchildren, Ashley Gladden and Robert and Rachel Barlow. She is also survived by a brother, Bernard "Butch" Toombs and his wife, Dot, of Jessup, Ga. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510… Betty B. Barnes BOYKINS - Betty Babb Barnes, 76, died Sept. 17, 2008. She was born in Norfolk, a daughter of the late Jack Riddick and Oretha Beaton Babb. Mrs. Barnes was retired as a clerk after more than 20 years with Boykins Pharmacy. She, along with Tommy, was very active in the Boykins Rainbow Relay for Life and a member of Boykins Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years, David Carter "Tommy" Barnes; her son, Wayne Thomas Barnes and wife Ann of Virginia Beach;… for the procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today at the funeral home and afterwards at 3500 Fulcrum Court. Condolences may be offered to the family at 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. BAXTER, Eleanor M., 88, of Richmond, Va., departed this life September 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce L. Baxter. She is survived by her sons, Bruce L Baxter Jr., Brian S. Baxter, and Roger G Baxter, and six grandchildren. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 3345 Lexington Road, Louisville, Kentucky, with a graveside service to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Daily Planet of… Maudie Mae Bazemore WOODBRIDGE - Maudie Mae Bazemore, 78, entered eternal rest Sept. 15, 2008, after a long illness. A native of Suffolk, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Dennie Bazemore. She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Bazemore Sr.; and siblings Richard White, Jessie L. Davis, Ethel White, Marie Reese, James Bazemore and Joseph White. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Baker of Woodbridge; foster daughter, Betty Daughtrey (Karl) of Hampton; grandchildren, Shirian Holland (Lukie)… Marguerite R. Bivens TEMPERANCEVILLE - Marguerite R. Bivens, 70, died Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. John United Methodist Church, Atlantic. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery Fund at 200 Mt. Pleasant Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Priscilla Ann Bremby SUFFOLK - Priscilla Ann Bremby died Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home Inc. BRIGGS, Alphonso D., of Varina, died September 18, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. BROWN, Clota F. Jr. "Frank," 65, of Sandston, went to heaven on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Surviving are his former wife, Callie V. Davis; children, Edie Moore and husband, Frankie, of Tappahannock, Clota F. Brown III of Cookeville, Tenn., Penny Brown Yarka of Tappahannock, Keri Faith Brown of Sandston; eight grandchildren; sisters, Betty Estes and husband, James, and Sandra Harris; brother, John W. Brown and wife, Cindy; a special friend, Wayne Nuckols; and Earline Brown, current wife. The… Frederick F. Bybee VIRGINIA BEACH - Frederick F. Bybee, loving father and grandfather, died peacefully Sept. 13, 2008 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. His two daughters, Jennifer and Annabel, and his wife, Taeko, were at his side. Fred loved the outdoors, listening to his ham radio and was a saltwater fish hobbyist. He is survived by his two cats, Max and Mimi. They were his joy. will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Monta Vista Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. .com. CHARITY, Brenda Marie "BC," age 47, departed this life September 17, 2008. Arrangements by Whit H. Cherry RICH SQUARE - Whit Harvey Cherry, 87, died Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Jerusalem Baptist Church, Woodland. New Beginnings Funeral Service Inc. is in charge. Dorothy M. Clemons COURTLAND - Dorothy Mattie Clemons, 96, of the 29100 block of Berlin Dory Road, died Sept. 15, 2008, in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. A native of Suffolk, she was born Aug. 6, 1912 to the late Ireane and Bolden Tabron. Survivors include a foster daughter, Rose Brown; five nieces, Margaret Worrell (Tommie) of Courtland, Dorothy Wingate and Deloise Fulmore, both of Norfolk, Shirley Shannon (Herbert) of Laurel, Md., Doris Drumgold (Willie) of Chesapeake; two nephews, James Tabron… will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home with the Reverend Brenda Viars officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, September 19, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. To send condolences to the family online, please register at www.johnmoakey.com Thomas F. Conn, 69, of Troutville, Va., passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909. Clara B. Cox CHESAPEAKE - Clara B. "Goody" Cox, 80, of the 3300 block Dunedin Drive, passed away at Sentara Nursing Home Chesapeake, Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Morning Star Baptist Church. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va. CRAMP, Robert Martin, 88, of Richmond, Va., passed away after a short battle with cancer September 15, 2008. He was a good man and a loving father. Surviving are his four children, Robert Martin Cramp Jr. of Falls Church, Kathleen C. Dowdy, Peter N. Cramp, both of Richmond, and George A. Cramp of Montpelier; six grandchildren, Deborah, Bryan, Jaime, Adam, Matthew and Kathleen; also six great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Justin, Owen, Alexis, Jessica and Gavin. Mr. Cramp was a veteran of WWII, Army Air Corps. A… will be conducted 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel, Wytheville, Va. Winston Mattox Dinwiddie Winston Mattox Dinwiddie, 94, of Bedford, formerly of Moneta, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the Elks National Home. He was born Saturday, June 6, 1914, in Franklin County, a son of the late Winston Thomas Dinwiddie and Nannie Mattox Dinwiddie. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Dinwiddie, James Dinwiddie and Gilbert Dinwiddie. He was a retired electrician and farmer, a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, a charter member of the… Elsie E. Davenport STAFFORD - Services for Elsie E. Davenport will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Margaret Kornhaus Davis, 88, of Blacksburg, Va., died September 15, 2008. Funeral 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Blacksburg United Methodist Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at s will be held noon on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Virgie Ann W. Davis CRADDOCKVILLE - Virgie Ann Walker Davis, 44, died Sept. 12, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Shiloh Baptist Church, Painter. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. Helen DeFelice, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. DELACRUZ, Arsina Sue, 55, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents, Omah and Arsina Rackley McKeehan; sisters, Linda Gomez, Anne Tagle, Maxine; brother, Billy Matt McKeehan; and a son, Reuben Zyan DelaCruz. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Reuben DelaCruz; daughters, Chelsea DelaCruz, Diane Patton; sons, Coven DelaCruz, Seth DelaCruz; granddaughter, Victoria Cain; grandson, Adian Cain, all of Richmond; and… will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Belle Haven Cemetery. Doughty Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs. Rosemary Duval, of 2619 Traymore Road, Richmond, died Tuesday at her residence. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in the Myers Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, September 19, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family. ELLEN, William D., 73, president and co-owner of Arcet Equipment Company, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Lee Ellen and Linda Melton Ellen. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty McLaughlin Ellen; two sons, Andrew D. Ellen and his wife, Diana, W. Matthew Ellen; daughter, Amy Ellen Elkin and her husband, Eric; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Joanna, and Hunter Ellen and Kole and Bella Elkin; two sisters; Jean E. Marshall and Sybil E.… Roxie L. Evans FRANKLIN - Roxie L. Evans, 89, of the 700 block of Oak St., died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Olive Branch Baptist Church, Suffolk. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge. Joe Thomas Guthrie Joe Thomas Guthrie, 90, of Lynchburg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his residence. He was the loving and devoted husband of Leola Fisher Guthrie for 64 years. Born in Halifax County on Sept. 3, 1918, he was a son of the late Ludson and Lillie Guthrie. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service, having served in World War II, and G.E. after 19 years of service. He was a lifetime ham radio operator for 60 years, known as W4KNC, and had been active with the 10-miler,… Frederick S. Gard CHESAPEAKE - Frederick Simpson "Fred" Gard, 38, passed away in his home Sept. 16, 2008, after an 18-month battle with a rare form of liver cancer. Born in Fairfax, Va., he was the son of Ernest B. and Betty Ann Gard of Nags Head, N.C. A dedicated teacher, he touched many young lives teaching photography at Western Branch High School for 13 years and most recently at Grassfield High School. His love of the water was life long; fishing was his passion and culminated with him… Sep 19, 2008 The funeral for George William “Bill” Dillon, 73, of Bassett, who died Sept. 15, 2008, was held Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Old Spoon Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Jessie, Joshua Williams, Ed Belton, David Catron, Tom Taylor and Johnny Mize. GLENN, Samuel Douglas "Sambo," passed September 25, 2007. The family will be having a graveside service on Thursday, September 25, at 12 noon at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would also like to honor him on his 77th birthday, September 19. will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Fr. Steve DeLeon officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Dario's honor to the Heartland Hospice Foundation, 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 150, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, Attention: Patty Hendricks. Condolences may be offered to the family at s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buena Vista First Aid, P.O. Box 668, Buena Vista, Va. 24416 or Buena Vista Fire Department, 2010 Sycamore Ave., Buena Vista, Va. 24416. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation… HALE, Frances Edwards, age 101, of Richmond, Va., passed away on September 17, 2008. She was born in Edwardsville, Va., to the late John and Maude Edwards. She was preceded in death in 1971 by her husband, Oswald K. Hale Jr. She is survived by her son, Oswald K. Hale III, and daughter-in-law, Mary G. Hale, of Richmond, Va.; her daughter, Katheryne Hale West, and son-in-law, Ralph W. West, of Arlington, Va.; her close nephew, Granville Booth Edwards Jr. of Edwardsville, Va., and his family, as well as other… HALL, William Wesley "Billy" Jr., 65, of Beaverdam, Va., passed away at home on Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Janette Hall; and one brother, Thomas Hall. Billy is survived by his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Diana Koss, Julie Hall and Victoria Hall; one son, Daniel Hall; one grandson, Jeffrey Seay; one sister, Carolyn H. Dickerson; four stepchildren, nine stepgrandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing… s 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, Pleasant View Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va. Linda M. Harris GLOUCESTER - Linda Marie Harris died unexpectedly Sept. 16, 2008, at the age of 56. She was retired from Hampton City Schools as a special education speech pathologist. She was dedicated to the children she taught and was respected by her students and peers. Linda brought a light and love to each life she touched. She will be deeply missed and always remembered. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Charles "Stan" Harris Jr.; parents, Bernard and Virginia Strohmeyer; three… Laverne Foley Hatcher, 67, of Bassett, Va., died Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett, Va. HAWKES, James S. Jr., 91, of Wilsons, Va., passed into eternal life on Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born at Locust Grove Farm in Wilsons, Va., on July 9, 1917, where he grew up and lived nearly his entire life. James was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran, longtime employee of Bevells Hardware, farmer and gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Carrie Brandon Hawkes, and his wife of 60 years, Bea Hawkes. He is survived by his three children, James S. Hawkes III and his wife, Anne, of… Mabel O. Hobday PORTSMOUTH - On Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in His infinite wisdom and eternal love, God gently closed her eyes and guided her to her place of eternal peace. Mabel Otelia "T" Hobday was born in Emporia. She was the daughter of Mabel Kinney and her stepfather, Horace Kinney. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert T. Hobday. She leaves to cherish her memory a host of cousins. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New St. Thomas Baptist Church on Elm Avenue, Portsmouth.… will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1012 Battlefield Blvd. N., Chesapeake, Saturday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to Immanuel Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608. HUBBARD, Therassa E. "Mickie", departed this life September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Charles L. Hughes WAYNESBORO Charles Llewellyn Hughes, 97, of Summit Square, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at his residence. He was born August 28, 1911, in Granville, New York, a son of Richard and Bess Thomas Hughes. Charles was a charter mem-ber of Westminster Presby-terian Church. He retired from General Electric with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Waynesboro Elks Lodge; the Masonic Lodge of Schenectady, New York, where he had served as Grand Master; and the Waynesboro Country Club,… s will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va. Sep 19, 2008 The funeral for Jesse Hanks Cox, 30, of Collinsville, who died Sept. 16, 2008, at home, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with Pastors Carl Keith and Charles Lumpkin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. He was born in Roanoke on Dec. 2, 1977, to Esther Hanks of Collinsville and Gordon Harris Cox. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents Harry and Cora Cox. He was an… Funeral services for Lewis E. Johnson, of 1901 Lansing Road, Petersburg (Prince George County), who died on Sunday evening at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Chapel of the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, the Rev. Jacob Parham officiating. Interment will be in the Johnson family cemetery, Disputanta. Relatives and friends will kindly assemble at the above residence at 12:30 p.m. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. Howard Lee (Buddy) Jones Jr., 53, of Blacksburg, Va., died Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. s 3 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home, Buena Vista, Va. Mrs. Ruby L. Judkins, 55, of 2488 Colonial Trail East, Surry, Va., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home; Sabrina Hardy-Newby and Valanti R. Lambert, directors; (757) 357-4742. Hary B. Kellam BOWIE, Md. - Hary Belafonte Kellam, 46, died Sept. 14, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Exmore, Va. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in the chapel at the VA Hospital. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory. 2 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at the Sunrise Burial Park, Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory. Sep 19, 2008 The funeral for Kimble Reynolds Sr., 72, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 14, 2008, was held Thursday at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Thurman O. Echols Jr. officiating. Burial was in the “Red Field” at 2099 Terry’s Mountain, Martinsville. Pallbearers were Daniel Deering, James Gravely, James F. Hairston, Wyatt Jones, James S. King, Earl Levy, Larry Millner and Harry Seay. Hairston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. KRENTZ, Johnnie "J.D." Daniel, 83, of Ophelia, died September 17, 2008. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Faye Rogers Krentz; a sister, Gazelle K. Tucker of Crestview, Fla.; two nieces and a nephew. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Afton United Methodist Church, Ophelia. Interment will be in Roseland Cemetery, Reedville. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock. Memorials may be made to Northumberland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Reedville 22539,… Miriam C. LaCombe ELIZABETH CITY - Miriam Creef LaCombe, 48, of the 1100 block of Northside Road, died Sept. 18, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel. Sep 19, 2008 Laverne Foley Hatcher, 67, of Bassett, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Bassett Funeral Service. Pamela Staton Lawhorn, 53, of Buena Vista, Va., died Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Va. LAYNE, Deaconess Bessie B., of Richmond, departed this life September 13, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Deacon Charles H. Layne; daughter, Dana Chambliss; three sons, Tremaine Bacote (Barbara), Dante' Chambliss, and Travon Waller; three grandchildren, Tahir, Tremesha and Tamia; one brother, Dexter Bacote (Beverly); two sisters, Diane Jones and Gloria Jennette; aunt, Victoria Williams (Barney), five sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and… Sep 19, 2008 The funeral for Lloyd N. Doyle of Ridgeway, who died Sept. 16, 2008, was held Thursday at Ridgeway United Methodist Church with the Rev. Russell Gresham officiating. Burial with military honors was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Brown, Paris Carter, Marvin East, Barry Nelson, Travis Tart and Charles Wade. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. MACE, Ruth K., 90, of Richmond, died September 17, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Mace was preceded in death by her husband, Carville V. (Ted) Mace Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Mace Carlton of Richmond; two grandchildren, Richard H. Carlton Jr. of Richmond and Elizabeth Carlton Crosby and her husband, Glenn, of Memphis Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, Jack Hutchinson Crosby and Walker Mace Crosby of Memphis, Tenn. Her family will receive friends 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta… Mario Maranzano, 86, of Daleville, Va., died on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Crematory, Daleville, Va. . Flowers are accepted, however a memorial may be made to the SPCA or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, Bonsack, Va., 540-977-3909. Nellie Driskill (Nell) Maxey, 85, of Rustburg, died Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. McLAMB, Billy L. "Sam," 71, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord and his son, Gregory Alan, September 17, 2008. He was born September 20, 1936, one of 13 children born to Arthur and Vonnie McLamb in Benson, N.C. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice F. McLamb; four children, Billy R. McLamb and his wife, Linda, Donnie L. McLamb and his wife, Becky, W. Gary McLamb and his wife, Chris, and Cindy F. McLamb and her son, Mason; one brother, William McLamb; four sisters, Louise Mitchell, Pat… time. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. MILLER, Marie, 60, of Hopewell, Va., died September 17, 2008 at Ruxton Hills. Survived by daughter, Danielle Shorter and her husband, Randall; son, Joshua DeMarco and his wife, Heather; and four grandchildren, Dylan, Alexa, Andrew and Alex. Memorial services will be held at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Hopewell, Va., on Sunday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. s 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008, at Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. MITCHELL, Ronald T., 60, of Powhatan, died September 15, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Mitchell; his son, Jason Mitchell and his wife, Dianna; his daughter, Ginger Hayden and her husband, James; his sister, Anne Tobey; two brothers, William and Donald Mitchell; five grandchildren, Hunter, Ashley, Jimmy, Sarah and Luke. His family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday.… Walter Dernard Moore, 54, of Roanoke, Va., died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy, Mass. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 19, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mr. Morgan may be made to Help Our Troops, c/o Stoneham Bank, Attn: Rebecca Scott, 80 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, Mass. 02180. Call 1-800-Keohane or visit www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences. Elizabeth B. Nock NASSAWADOX - Elizabeth R. Nock, 83, died Sept. 11, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in Snead Memorial United Methodist Church, Keller. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. Melvin L. Norman EDENTON - Melvin Lee Norman, 52, of the 1500 block of Ocean Highway South, died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Hertford. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. s will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland, Va. OCHUNYI, Barnabus Brian, 21, born in Kakamega, Kenya, on May 21, 1987, passed away September 14, 2008 in Richmond, Va. Barnabus completed high school in Kenya and arrived in America in 2006. He was studying a double major in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, where he was intending to transfer to Virginia Tech. Barnabus was well loved by his family, friends and the faculty at J.R.S.C.C. His hobbies were soccer, basketball, chess, travelling, tutoring and making… held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn Oceanfront Festival Center at 7th and Atlantic avenues. Coastal Cremations is in charge of the arrangements. will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Collierstown Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Collierstown Fire House following the memorial. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory, 540-989-3131. Mrs. Bettie Payne, of 1946 N. Westchester Drive, Petersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com . PERRY, Minton L. Jr., passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his residence. He was the son of the late Minton L. Perry Sr. and Margaret Jones Perry. Mr. Perry was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. After returning home, he later was employed by the Richmond Times- Dispatch as a press operator for over 35 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Janice L. Perry; his children, Karen Shields-Priest and husband, Larry, of Powhatan, David Perry… Stuart J. Petock RENO, Nev. - Stuart Jay Petock, 70, son of the late Sol and Dorothy Petock formerly of Norfolk, died Sept. 16, 2008. Donations can be made to a local SPCA. PETOCK, Stuart Jay, 70, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at his residence in Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents, Saul and Dorothy Petock of Norfolk, Va.; and two sisters, Susie Cantor of Richmond, Va., and Sheri Petock of Cincinnati, Ohio; also his niece, Michele Cantor of Richmond, Va.; and his nephew, Ron Cantor of Ra'nanna, Israel. The family requests that donations be made to the local SPCA. PIERCE, Perle Panton, loving mother and grandmother of Pat S. Harris and Betsy Johnson and husband, Steve; four grandchildren, John Sanford and Debbie, Kim Seay and Jim, David Johnson and Sallie, Sherri Hauser and Scott; 10 great-grandchildren; nephew, Michael Snoddy and Lisa. Mom went to be with the Lord September 18, 2008 and was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bessie Panton; and sister, Mary P. Snoddy. She was a 1938 graduate of Longwood University and a retired librarian of Fork Union… Hannah P. Pinner CHESAPEAKE - Hannah Priscilla Pinner, daughter of Edward and Emmaline Martin, was called to rest Sept. 15, 2008. She retired from Churchland Cleaners in Portsmouth. Her husband of 66 years, Samuel W. Pinner Sr. and daughter, Clementine P. Pinner, predeceased her. She is survived by two daughters, Elder Delores P. Chavis and Mary P. Williams (the Rev. Franklin R. Williams) of Portsmouth; three sons, Samuel W. Pinner Jr. of Alexandria, Va., Henry S. Pinner (Barbara) of N. Charleston, S.C.,… for the procession to the chapel where they will also receive friends today at 6 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at PURVIS, Thomas C., departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2008. His family invites all who knew and loved him to visit with them on Friday evening, 4 to 8 p.m., at his home at 3112 Wallaby Trace, #503, Richmond, Va. 23294. For additional directions, please call 804-386-7525. Ruth R. Reich, 76, of Salem, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Ozzie B. Rice Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Ozzie B. "June" Rice Jr., of the 2100 block of Little Rock Court, died Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in New Light Baptist Church. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. s will be private. The Roark family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. Mrs. Helen R. Robinson, 90, of 816 Cameron St., Petersburg, Va., entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va. Born in Prince George County on Feb. 14, 1918, to the late Edward and Ethel Wiles, Mrs. Robinson, orphaned at an early age, was raised by her grandmother, Addie Greene, in Petersburg, Va. She was educated and worked in the Petersburg area until she retired from Central State Hospital. At the early age of 8, she confessed Christ and was baptized at… ROSEMOND, Lynn A. "Andy," 59, of Dunnsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Surviving are his daughter, Brandy Branch; son, Mike Rosemond; grandchildren, Tyler Branch and Savannah Gault. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Tappahannock. Interment will be private. ROYALL, Wilbur M. "Bill", 88, of Lottsburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was the founder of Royall Machine Inc., Lottsburg, Va. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myrtle N. Royall; a son, Richard W. Royall and wife, Nancy of Kinsale; a sister, Fern Bower of Norfolk, Va.; and a granddaughter, Christina N. Royall of Portland, Ore. The family will receive friends at Jones-Ash Funeral Home, Rainswood, Va. on Friday, September 19, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services… SCOTT, Lee A. S., of Chester, died September 9. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 9881 Stroud Ln., Richmond. Rev. Damion Batts officiating. Interment at the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 804-732-8911. www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. B. Joy Mills Seamster, 60, of Anacortes, Wash., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, September 11, Celebration of Life 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at The Northern Peaks Church, Sedro Wooelly, Wash. Cornelius G. Shanklin NORFOLK - Cornelius G. Shanklin, 69, of the 400 block of Peppermill Lane, died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Hale Funeral Chapel. Ernest L. Shearin PORTSMOUTH - Ernest L. Shearin, 80, of the 900 block of Liston Lane, died Sept. 16, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in New Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Harold T. Shrieves SALISBURY, Md. - Harold Thomas Shrieves, 64, died Sept. 12, 2008. A funeral will be Sunday at 1 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Mappsville, Va. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, Va., is in charge. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Franklin Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev. Roy Heinlen. Her family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, 1001 Franklin Road SW. Online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com . Ronald Lee Simmons Ronald Lee Simmons 59, of Nashville, North Carolina passed away in Culpeper, Virginia, Sunday, September 14, 2008. Mr. Simmons was born in Pensacola, Florida, June 5, 1949; served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a master welder. Surviving Mr. Simmons are his children, Dawn Kerns and her husband Michael of Culpeper, Virginia and Trina Dodd and her husband Michael of Courtland, Virginia; his grandchildren, Baron Keaveny, Jacob Kerns, Jamie Dodd and Devin Dodd and his siblings, Paul… will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. s are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of choice. In Loving Memory of Evelyn L. STANLEY 9/19/1929 ~ 6/1/2002 James Norman Staton, 56, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman L. Staton, and mother, Irene F. Staton. James was a longtime resident of Hopewell and coach of youth sports for many years. He enjoyed trips to Hatteras, fishing, the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with family. He was a longtime sheet metal mechanic and was currently employed by Air Excellence Inc. as a sheet metal superintendent. His death was unexpected and he will be forever in our hearts.… at the funeral home. The children would like to extend their sincere gratitude to family and friends for their love and support, especially the Wednesday Party Crew. Also, a special thanks to Elder Care at Home and his caregivers, Evangeline Alexander and Amanda Hurt. Memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at s will be conducted 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg, Va. working for the Philippine government while raising a family in Dagupan City in the Philippines. In 1977, he emigrated to the U.S. with his late wife, Consolacion. He served the United Ilocano Association of Tidewater and the local Filipino community for more than a decade. He is survived by his son, Eduardo Tandoc and wife Perla; daughter, Erlinda Recel and husband Gaspar; son, Prudencio Tandoc Jr. and wife Annie; daughter, Lourdes Velicanidis and husband Demosten; grandchildren, Lin Goetz and husband… TAYLOR, Willie Hurmann, 87, of Richmond, Va., retired New York City human services administrator, died September 17, 2008. Survived by nieces, Joyce Williams and Virginia Darden; and caretakers, Corlene Lucas and Dolores Elam. Services Sunday, September, 21, 12 noon, at S. Connor Funeral Home, Snow Hill, N.C. 252-747-4262. James M. Turner CAPRON - James M. Turner, 68, of the 18000 block of Barrow Road, died Sept. 17, 2008. A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel. WEAKLEY - Alice Bickers Weakley, 82, of Charlottes-ville, passed away at her residence Thursday, Septem-ber 18, 2008. Arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete. will be held at noon Saturday at his mother's grave in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Deborah Lee Carter Via WAYNESBORO Deborah Lee Carter Via, 50, of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born March 2, 1958, in Way-nesboro, she was a daughter of Dora Elizabeth "Libby" Craig Carter and the late William David "Billy" Carter. Ms. Via worked as a cashier for Kroger and had previously been employed at Waynes-boro Farm Bureau for 16 years. A sister, Judith Ann Phillips, also preceded her in death. In addition to her… s will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. Sep 19, 2008 Walter Dernard Moore, 54, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, is in charge of arrangements. WALTON, Margaret Stuart, 90, of Hanover, formerly of Eastampton, N.J., passed away September 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Lynwood Walton; and her son, John Stuart Walton. She is survived by her daughter, Joni Walton Truscott and her son-in-law, Rich Truscott. Margaret was a world renowned dog show judge who traveled to six continents for her judging assignments. She was the first American judge to be invited to Mainland China. "Peg" was a Basset Hound breeder for over… s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008, in the Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel. for the procession to the chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family at Mr. Joseph Weaver, of 20207 Sheffield Place, Ettrick, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations; phone, (804) 732-7841; fax, (804) 732-8179. Please visit us at our Web site, www.blandenterprisesinc.com . Lesley Anne Webster, 24, of Forest, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Bernice H. White PARKSLEY - Bernice Helen White, 81, died Sept. 15, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. in Adams United Methodist Church. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, at 2 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA 23518 or the Kempsville Rescue Squad. will be held at 11 a.m. today in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, followed by a reception and a celebration of his life at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Fund, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23501 or the charity of choice. Kenneth Winfred Wilson, 61, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va. |
Friday, September 19, 2008
Virginia Obituaries 09/19/08
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