| . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Riverside Health Systems Foundation, Make a Difference Fund/ PACE, attn: Debbie Atkinson, 701 Town Center Drive, Suite 1000, Newport News, VA 23606. Condolences may be offered to the family at Maxine Alderman CHESAPEAKE - Maxine Alderman died peacefully at her home Sept. 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alderman; her twin sister, Florine Wilcox; brother, Graham Whedbee; and grandson, Eric Wade Alderman. She is survived by her son, Robert Alderman Sr. and his wife Jeannie; daughter, Brenda Lloyd and her husband Christopher; sister, Mona Jordan; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held Friday at 11… A funeral service for Mrs. Alberta Allen will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, from Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God In Christ; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. On the day of the service, the family will assemble at noon at the Chapel of Waverly Funeral Establishment, 356 S. Crater Road, Petersburg. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg. The Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr.,… at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va. will be held at noon today at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. .com. The Bartlett family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Maggie Bell LEWISTON - Maggie Bell died Aug. 27, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Charity Temple Ministries, Aulander. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, 7000 Granby St., Norfolk, officiated by the Rev. Kenny Bryant. You may pay condolences to the family at www.mem.com. Tony Bevilacqua III ONANCOCK - Tony Bevilacqua III, 63, died Aug. 31, 2008. A funeral will be planned for a later date. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge. will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Miles Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at s will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Community Baptist Church. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va. Gloria J. Boyd-Shearin CHESAPEAKE - Gloria Jean Boyd-Shearin, 56, of the 400 block of Kemp Lane, passed away Aug. 28, 2008. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Norfolk. She went on to graduate from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University receiving a bachelor of arts in home economics. Professionally, Gloria worked for ARA/Laidlaw Transit for 15 years before transferring to Norfolk Public Schools transportation department in 1991 where she held the position as… BRADSHAW, Verna P. "Bonnie," 84, of Richmond, widow of C. Lyle "Brad" Bradshaw, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. She is survived by her son, William P. "Bill" Bradshaw and his wife, Helene; and her grandson, Benjamin L.G. Bradshaw. Mrs. Bradshaw was formerly of Memphis, Tenn., and Akron, Ohio. She was a former employee of the C&O Railroad, Halle's Department Store and Henrico Doctors' Hospital. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Central… Bertha Lou Broadwater NORFOLK - Bertha Lou Broadwater, 81, of the 3400 block of Humboldt St., died Aug. 26, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. BROOKS, Jean W., 81, departed this life August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest W. and Ellen C. Patterson. She leaves to cherish her memory four cousins, one devoted, Grace P. Flowers, Odessa (Bob) Thomas, Ruby (Robert) Hill and Richard Robinson; devoted friends, Carolyn Smith, Jerry E. Miller (and the Miller family), Doris Harrison, Roslyn Johnson, Jeraldine M. Williams, Peggy Hall, Juanita Clark, Cornelia Payne, Alice Marshall, Troy Cheatham and Erline Jefferson. Jean attended… Mary J. Brown NORFOLK - Mary J. Brown, 79, passed away Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. , conducted by the Rev. Paul Eure, will be held at the graveside at Oakland Christian Church, Chuckatuck, on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Bullock, Bernice Hardison Beach will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Martin Memorial Gardens. Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, is in charge. . Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Ruth Naomi Calloway Ruth Naomi Calloway, age 85 of Nokesville, Virginia went to be with her Lord on August 31, 2008. Ruth is the daughter of Ora Olene Roberts and Arthur D. Roberts. She was born in Ebenburg, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1923 and is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James A. Calloway and a brother, Timothy Roberts of State College, Pennsylvania. Ruth is also survived by one daughter, Sandra and her husband David Sobczynski of Winchester, Virginia, three sons; James Neil Calloway of… William Walter Campbell, Jr. William Walter Campbell, Jr., passed away on Saturday, August 30 of Culpeper, VA. Born in Alexandria, VA on March 4, 1922, son of the late William W. Campbell, Sr., and Charlotte Lee Thomas Campbell. He attended schools in Alexandria and graduated from George Washington High School. He was an active member of the Alexandria Old Dominion Boat Rowing Team in the 1930s and 1940s. In February 1941, he went to work at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. as an apprentice… celebrating Floyd's life will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, from the Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Mitchell and the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Burial to follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with Military Honors by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. The family would like to express their thanks to the V.A. Hospital and all the wonderful care givers there.… CHANCE, Mr. Burnest "Bud," 61, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 29, 2008. All his life he has believed in Living, Laughing, Loving. Burnest was a loving, funny, charismatic, playful, joyful and friendly individual. If he ever met you and liked you, you had a friend for life. We will miss him greatly. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Friday, September 5, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of McGuire Veterans Hospital, 1201 Broad Rock Rd. Services conducted by Angelus Funeral &… Sarah R. Criser Sarah R. Criser, 82, of Mosely Street, Waynesboro, and most recently a resident at Shenandoah Nursing Home, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the home. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements. at Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, Friday at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. It is suggested that anyone wishing to honor her memory with a gift do so to Galilee Church or to a cause of their own choosing. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is handling arrangements. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. John R. Darden COURTLAND - John Robert Darden, 71, died Sept. 2, 2008. He was born in Isle of Wight County, a son of the late John Moses and Sallie Dilday Darden. John was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Galtress Darden; half brothers, Joseph and Irwin Darden; half sisters, Elizabeth Daughtrey and Margaret Carroll; stepsister, Audrey Wright; and stepbrother, Morris Russell. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was owner of Courtland BP and Wrecker Service for more than 31 years, charter member of Courtland Rescue… will be held at 4 p.m. today at Hoggard Memorial Cemetery, Lewiston. Massey Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge. Jerry Wayne Dooms Jerry Wayne Dooms, 60, of Waynesboro, passed away Tuesday morning, September 2, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1948, in Waynesboro, the son of the late Frank and Elsie Arlene Claytor Dooms. Jerry enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing golf, and being at the hunting camp with his brother and family. He worked for the Munday Company at the Invista plant in Waynes-boro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Wilt.… Henry Lee Dyer, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. Edwards, Katharine Sefronia Lewis Sep 4, 2008 Ernestine Hennis Staples, 70, of 2843 Old Leaksville Road, Ridgeway, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at her home. Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ESTRELLA, Francisco B. Sr., 46, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Lydia Estrella; sons, Francisco B. Estrella Jr. and Brandon Estrella; sister, Nancy Llinet; brothers, Samuel Estrella and Jaime Llinet. A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Interment will be private. Sep 4, 2008 The funeral for Ethel Harris Roach, 89, of Collinsville, who died Sept. 1, 2008, was held Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Cheek officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Christopher Poe, Dale Poe, Mel Cassell, Ken Garrett, Greg Craven, John Floyd and Mark Ivey. Cornelia Ore Fitzgerald Cornelia Ore Fitzgerald, 95, of Lovingston died Tuesday night, Sept. 2, 2008, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Born May 17, 1913, in Nelson County, she was the daughter of the late James O. Moyer and Mammie Henry Moyer. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lovingston. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Almond Fitzgerald in 1992; a daughter, Christine Virginia Snead; and a brother, Herbert L. Moyer. She is survived by a… Angela R. Falls VIRGINIA BEACH - Angela Renee Falls passed away Sept. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. today in Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Great Bridge Chapel, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment will be held Friday in Buckhorn Cemetery, Wewahitchka, Fla. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at Larry D. Farr VIRGINIA BEACH - Larry Douglas Farr passed away peacefully Aug. 31, 2008. He was born in Newport News, Va. He is survived by his forever loving wife, Jeanette; daughter, Robin Michelle Farr and her fiance Fred Meyers; daughter, Heather Danielle Abril and husband Anthony Abril; grandchildren, Catilyn Farr and Noah Abril; his beloved sister and best friend, Cheryl Nadine Milliam and husband Micheal Milliam; his father, Earnest W. Farr II; sister, Gail Kosmos and her husband Steve; brother,… FLIPPEN, Ms. Donna L., of Richmond, departed this life August 30, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Lynee Flippen; three grandchildren; mother, Barbara Flippen; sister, Deborah Flippen; several aunts and uncles; three nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service will be held Friday, September 5, 12 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 2600 Gravel Hill Rd., Rev. Louis G. Jones, pastor, officiating. Interment church… FLOYD, Colonel Charles Edward Floyd, 63, of Midlothian, retired Army National Guard, currently serving with the Virginia Defense Force, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Kelleigh Polhemus and her husband, Jim, of Virginia Beach; his son, Justin Watson and his wife, Carol, of Sayre, Pennsylvania; brother, Tracy Floyd Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Oro Valley, Arizona; grandchildren, Atrayu and Claire Polhemus, Sarah, Aubrie, Justin and Pennelope Watson; loving companion of… s will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Seaver-Brown Funeral Service Chapel. FORD, William Henry, age 89, of Chesterfield, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, to the late Howard and Carrie Watkins Ford. He was an Industrial Engineer graduate of V.P.I. and a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy. Mr. Ford was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, Marion, Virginia, was retired from Brunswick Corporation, a Mason and an avid volunteer with Boy Scouts and… Dr. John R. Frazier, 72, of Roanoke, died on Sunday, August 31, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. GARNETT, Gary G., 61, of Richmond, died September 1, 2008. Gary was preceded in death by his loving parents, Charles and Marion Garnett; as well as brothers, Donnie and Charles. He is survived by sons, Jamison (Stacy) and Brandon; grandson, Brodie; nephews, John, Thomas, and William; nieces, Linda and Morgan. Gary is a graduate of Virginia Tech and remained passionate about the university and learning. He recently received his doctorate in theology. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be… Evelyn C. Gibbs CHESAPEAKE - Evelyn C. "Sister" Gibbs, 77, of the 1700 block of Parrish St., passed away Sept. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in Riverside Memorial Park with Allen Bess officiating. The family will receive friends in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, today from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at Frank Hager Frank Hager, 83, of St. Augustine, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Beatrice G. Hager for 63 years. Mr. Hager was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Parlin, N.J., the son of the late Emmanuel Hager and Violet Rushworth Hager. He retired from E.I. DuPont after 40 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Normandy Campaign, the Northern France Campaign, the Central Europe Campaign and Air Offensive Europe. In… Frank Hager, 83, of Lynchburg, died on Monday, September 1, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Born: December 24, 1920 Passed: September 3, 2008 HALEY, Rev. Dr. Carl Wrenn, 95, of Roanoke, died Saturday evening, August 30, 2008 at the Roanoke United Methodist Home. Rev. Haley was born November 27, 1912 in Strasburg, Va., the fourth son of the Rev. and Mrs. James H. Haley, a minister in the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Carl followed in the Master's footsteps from his earliest days. In the fall of 1929 at age 16, he took the train to Emory and Henry College with all his worldly fortune, a 100-dollar investment… HALL, Darryl Antoine, 42, went home on Sunday, August 31, 2008. The viewing is to be held on Friday, September 5, 2008. The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, at 1020 Huguenot Road. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 6, 2008, 10 a.m. at Woody's Funeral Home. Interment Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newby's Bridge Rd., Chesterfield, Va. HALL, Mrs. Florence Lomax, age 90, went to be with the angels August 31, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe B. Hall Sr.; and stepson, Cleveland Powell. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Katherine Harris of Cleveland, Ohio, Alberta Richards (Jerry) and Rosalie F. Hall; one son, Roscoe B. Hall Jr. (Lorece); two grandchildren, Nicole Teasley Marshall and Darrel L. Harris Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Jayla Marshall, Keymon Hazelwood and Dante Harris; sister-in-law, Emma… s will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Jimmy Pentecost. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. HARDY, Shirley Armstrong, 60, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on September 1, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Andrea D. Coleman (John); a son, Brian K. Smith (Vonda); eight grandchildren; one sister, Angela Whitley; a devoted friend, Delores M. Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Friday, September 5, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.… Earl Anthony Harrell PORTSMOUTH - Earl Anthony "Pop" Harrell, 64, was called home Aug. 30, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Annie Harrell; special friend and companion of 34 years, Vandrades "Lacy" Reaves; five sons, Earl Collins (Eugenia), Anthony Robinson Sr. (Patrice), Darrick Reaves, Earl Reaves (Vonetta) and Kareem Reaves, all of Virginia; two daughters, Wendy Harrell (Ralph) of Rhode Island and Wanda Fields of South Carolina; 26 grandchildren and nine… Deneen Harris VIRGINIA BEACH - Deneen "Neen" Harris passed away Sept. 1, 2008. She was born Sept. 24, 1964, to Ray Gainer and the late Vernetta Love Gainer in Norfolk. She was a member of Mount Zion AME Church, Virginia Beach, and was employed with the Virginia Beach Circuit Court for more than 25 years. She is survived by her loving husband and friend, Nathaniel Harris; two daughters, Avis and Autumn Harris; a sister, Angela Cunningham; grandmother, Lois Love; mother-in-law, Lucinda Brown Harris;… HENLEY, Stuart Orlando, entered eternal rest on September 2, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family. HIGGINS, Thomas Louis Sr., 49, of Highland Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Higgins; and brother, John Higgins Jr. He left behind his wife of 27 years, Tammy Higgins; daughters, Teresa Gary and Lisa Higgins; son, Thomas Louis Higgins Jr.; three grandchildren, Skye, Rylee and Kamryn; and one sister, Sheila Marciniak. He will also be greatly missed by his loyal companions, Emily and Sunday. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to… Eva Johnson Holland CARRSVILLE - Eva Johnson Holland, 92, of the 4100 block of Lelia Lane, died Sept. 1, 2008, in Courtland Health Care Center. She was born in Hertford County, North Carolina. She was predeceased by her husband, Jeston A. Holland Sr. and son, George C. Holland. She is survived by two daughters, Lucy H. (Lassiter) Cogdell of Chesapeake and Gloria H. Revell of Carrsville; and son, Jeston A. Holland Jr. of Portsmouth. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon in Laurel Hill United Church of… will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Beginnings Christian Center, 5900 Arthur Ave., Portsmouth. The Rev. James E. Chisholm will officiate. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Condolences can be offered to the family at s will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Friends may join the family Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the building fund of Center Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 159, Tyner, NC 27980. Carl Whitmore Hostetter, 85, of Lexington, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Hutchinson, Charles W. "Chuck" . Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Sep 4, 2008 The funeral for Joe Taylor Blackwell Sr., 74, of Martinsville, who died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Community Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell family cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Community Baptist Church. He was born in Bassett on April… Catherine Johnson, 95, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences can be offered to the family at Brian Keith CHESAPEAKE - Brian L. Keith, 21, went to heaven to be with the Lord Aug. 30, 2008. He was born in Poquoson and lived most of his life on the Peninsula. He was employed by Dominion Terminal Association in the operations department. Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Wilma Wood and paternal grandparents, Medley and Pearl Keith. Brian is survived by loving wife, Amanda B. Keith and son Gabriel Matthew Keith; mother, Charlene Dunn and stepfather David Dunn; father,… . Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Albert Loving, 67, of Madison Heights, Va., died August 29, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Sep 4, 2008 Mandy May Hurd, 98, of 720 Onedia St., Martinsville, and formerly of Patrick County, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements. Hugh Marrow Jr. PORTSMOUTH - Hugh Marrow Jr. passed Aug. 31, 2008. He was 85. Mr. Marrow was born in Baltimore Aug. 22, 1923, served in the United States Army and retired after 35 years from his profession as a pneumatic tool operator at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Mr. Marrow and his wife were active and faithful members for more than 55 years of Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth. Mr. Marrow is survived by his wife, Katie B. Marrow; sister, Marvis M. Williams; and children, Thomas E. Marrow, Hugh Wayne… will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Roger L. Graves Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. MAYO, Deaconess Marian R., departed this life September 1, 2008. She is survived by two devoted nieces, Louise D. Owens and Moira L. Edwards; several cousins, the McGehee family; and the Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church family. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be Friday, 1 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Dennis officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. 3 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at First Brethren Church, Buena Vista. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista. Ronald J. Mays NORFOLK - Ronald Jerome "Maxwell" Mays, 63, of the 300 block of W. 33rd St., died Sept. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Eva Mae McCarty, 75, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. MILJEVIC, Milorad, 86, died peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2008, after a brief period of failing health. He was at home and surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ursula Miljevic. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maria; his two daughters, Margret M. Trumbull and her husband, Charles, Marianne M. Watkinson and her husband, Robert; and five grandchildren, Benjamin C. Trumbull, Alexandra M. Trumbull and her husband, Matthew Anderson, Andrew L.… held at Kempsville Church of Christ, 5424 Parliament Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, VA 23462 Saturday at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to KCC, (earmark Worship Ministry). Dorothy F. Miltier PORTSMOUTH - Dorothy Forsythe Miltier, 92, passed away Aug. 31, 2008, in Parson's Residential Care Center, Chesapeake. She was born Feb. 27, 1916, in Portsmouth, to the late William and Emma Forsythe. Dorothy was a member of Western Branch Baptist Church. She was the widow of Claude L. Miltier Sr. She is survived by three sons, Claude L. Miltier Jr. and wife Bonnie of Lake Anna, Va., Stephen A. Miltier and wife Peggy of Portsmouth and Harvey A. Miltier and wife Nadine, also of… James B. Mohler MOUNT SOLON James Berry Mohler, 58, of Scenic Highway, died Tuesday morning, September 2, 2008, at his home. Born May 12, 1950, in Harrisonburg, he was a son of John Andrew and Rachel Crosby Berry Mohler. Jim was a fifth-generation farmer. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. He later served on the Board of Visitors at Virginia Tech and was a member of the William Preston Society. He was appointed to the Virginia Board of… MONTAGUE, Adelaide Walton, widow of Dr. J. Warren Montague, died Monday, September 1, 2008, at Cedarfield in Richmond, Va. Born in 1915, she was raised in Morganton, N.C., the second child of Hal Murphy Walton and Adelaide Thomason Walton. She attended Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, Va., and later attended both George Washington University and Strayer Business College in Washington, D.C., earning a good civil service rating. She worked for the Federal Government in D.C., transferring to Richmond in… . "A word of thanks for all acts of kindness shown to our family. God bless you." s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at O'BRIEN, James W. "Gillie," age 90, of Chesterfield, passed away September 3, 2008. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life for 70 years, Lillie Mae; three loving daughters, Patricia Crown, Barbara Jean Lowry and Judy Ann Bowles; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and his brother, Charlie O'Brien. A World War II veteran, he served 38 years with the Richmond Fire Department. His remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, where the family will receive friends 6 to 8… . He graduated from Indian River High School in 1971, served in the U.S. Army from March 1971 to March 1974 and was a former member of the greater Chesapeake Jaycees. Chris is survived by two daughters, Sarah Tate Elizabeth Parker and Temple Ann Parker, both of Chesapeake; a brother, Hugh "Ricky" Parker Jr. and wife Zora of Newport News; a sister, Sally Parker Brunswick and husband Doug of Chesapeake; and a granddaughter, Hannah Lanay Brightwell of Chesapeake. He is also survived by three nephews,… will be conducted by the Rev. Kirk Culpepper today at 5:30 p.m. in St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 4320 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home by the Rev. Leon J. Boone. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. The family will be receiving family and friends at 3721 Woodmere Drive, Portsmouth. Condolences can be offered to the family at Henrietta D. Poole ELIZABETH CITY - Henrietta Dance Poole, 74, died Aug. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in the Church of the Lord Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge. Earnest H. Price VIRGINIA BEACH - Earnest Herman Price, 78, of the 500 block of Woodstock Road, went to be with the Lord Sept. 3, 2008. A native of Bladenboro, N.C., he was the son of Worth and Rhoda Sutton Price. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict, the owner of Price's Bar B-Q & Seafood, and a member of Avalon Church of Christ, Virginia Beach. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Frazier Price; a daughter, Cissy Crawford and her husband Tim of Yoder, Colo.; three sons, Ernie Price Jr. of… for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Grace C. Riley Grace Ellen Riley, 68, of Old White Hill Road, Stuarts Draft, went to sleep in the arms of the angels, with her daughters by her side, on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born September 5, 1939, in Staunton, a daughter of John and Alice VanFossen Cain. After retiring from Augusta Petroleum with 30 years of service, she enjoyed working in her yard and watching the birds that visited there. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her… RINCK, Minerva Jane (Ronnie), 82, of Richmond, Va., widow of Robert E. Rinck entered eternal rest Saturday August 30, 2008. Cherishing her memory are her son, Robert E. Rinck Jr.; two daughters, Regina A. McCarthy and Denise R. McGee; one daughter-in-law, Carolina Rinck; one son-in-law, John McGee; three grandchildren, Donovan, Jessica, and Nicole; one great-grandchild, D.J.; and the whole Lozada family. Ronnie was an amazing mother and devoted wife, who had so many other people in her life who she loved… Robinson, Baby Boy Kobe Stephan ROBINSON, Baby Boy Kobe Stephan, of Richmond, departed this life August 29, 2008. He is survived by his mother and father, Michelle B. Gregory and Kendrick S. Robinson; one sister, Khania S. Robinson; two brothers, Kendrick S. Jr. and Khalil S. Robinson; maternal grandmother, Nannie Gregory; maternal grandfather, Beverly Gregory (Doris); paternal grandmother, Diana Robinson; paternal grandfather, Sylvester Robinson Jr.; four aunts, Jessica and Jennifer Gregory, Denise Johnson and Lillian Stewart (Bernard);… Dorothy A. Robinson NEWPORT NEWS - Dorothy Acker Robinson, 62, of the 600 Block of 47th St., died Aug. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Friday in First Baptist Church Jefferson Park. Poole's Funeral Home is in charge. Annabelle Rosa Annabelle Rosa born to Pedro Flores and Rose Ruiz Flores passed from this life to her home in God's Kingdom on September 2, 2008 Motherhood defined her. Annabelle was first and foremost a mother and a wife. Her family was her greatest joy. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years and their children and spouses, Anthony and Frances, Tina and Jose, Linda and Tom, Gracetoni and William, Diane and Elvis, Peter and Masami and her step-daughter Grace. She also leaves behind her grand-children… 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. Clarence Ruffin PORTSMOUTH - Clarence "Oula" Ruffin, 46, of the 500 block of Truman Circle, died Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in New Testament Church. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Evalyn K. Rule PORTSMOUTH - Evalyn Kerby Rule, 89, passed away Sept. 3, 2008, in Roanoke, Va. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum by Dr. George L. Oehler. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to James A. Rule Sr. Engineering Scholarship Fund, Virginia Tech Foundation, c/o Bob Bailey, regional director of Major Gifts, VPI & SU, University Development (0336), Blacksburg, VA 24061 or to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Loving… will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at for all who knew and loved Bessie Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Hemby-Willoughby Mortuary Chapel, 266 NC 33 East, Tarboro, N.C. Dear Mom, Having you in our lives and in our hearts is truly one of God's most beautiful blessings. Private burial will follow in the Harris Family Cemetery, Pinetops, N.C. SHOCKLEY, Lloyd Wayne, 66, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at MCV. Born April 28 in Wytheville, Va., he was raised in both Wytheville and Salem, Va. After college, both Lloyd and his brother, Norman, prospered in successful careers in advertising while living in Richmond. Lloyd was president and owned The Shockley Agency and On Hold Marketing for many years. His creativity can still be seen on TV and heard throughout the country through his On Hold message service. A love of acting and… will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel at 11 a.m. officiated by the Rev. D.V. Madison. s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home is in charge. John Nealson Smart, 76, of Huddleston, Va., died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Smith Mtn. Lake, 540-721-9375. , however, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Snead family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. to be announced. will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Holly Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Hampton officiating. The family will receive friends at Harrell & Hill Funeral Home Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. Roscoe L. Stallings Jr. JAMESVILLE - Roscoe Leroy Stallings Jr., 87, of the 2000 block of NC Hwy. 171, died Sept. 2, 2008, at his home. Born Nov. 26, 1920, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Roscoe L. Stallings Sr. and Dare Sexton Stallings. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired self-employed auto mechanic and a member of Cedar Branch Baptist Church. He was married May 30, 1958, to Eva Kiff Stallings, who survives him. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stallings is survived by his sons, the… Robert E. Sulouff Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Robert Earl Sulouff Jr., 58, passed away into the presence of the Lord, to whom he dedicated his entire life, Sept. 2, 2008, at 10:50 p.m. in Chesapeake, after living courageously with renal cancer since being diagnosed in 2007. He died peacefully with his loving family by his side. Robert was born Aug. 18, 1950, in Lewistown, Pa. As a young boy, his family moved to Orlando, Fla., where he grew up and at the age of 19 married his wife of more than 39 years. In 1971, he was… THOMAS, Ralph A., 90, of Tappahanock, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He was a retired employee of Texaco, a World War II Army veteran, and a member and former deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Myrtice Tignor Thomas; his son, Kevin Michael Thomas and his fiancee, Barbara McNeal, of Glen Allen; one sister, Beulah Davis of Suffolk; and one brother, Sanford Thomas of Caret. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Marks-Bristow… Alma J. Tripp AULANDER - Alma Johnson Tripp, 83, Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Garrett Funeral Home-Ashley Chapel, Ahoskie. TURNER, Gussie M. "Gus" Jr., of Richmond, went Home September 1, 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Bettie S. White and Barbara J. Wilkerson; one son-in-law, Lawrence E. White; a devoted friend, Ella Morris; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Bessie M. Alston and Mary J. Stinnett; four brothers, Joseph, William H., Melvin A. and Leroy A. Turner; and a host of nieces and nephews, among them a devoted niece, Estell Burnett; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at… Floyd Daniel Walker Floyd Daniel Walker, 73, of Keswick died Monday, August 25, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born March 6, 1935, in Albemarle County, he was a son of the late Charles Benny Walker and Ethel Blanche Gibson. He is survived by one daughter, Eula Virginia Payne; two brothers, John Harry Walker and Russell Frederick Breeden; four sisters, Elizabeth Shifflett, Dorothy Thomas, Shirley Johnson, and Marie Johnson; one granddaughter, Jessica Michelle Payne; and one grandson,… will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Meherrin Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, with the Rev. Gerald Riggs and the Rev. James Hester officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Garrett Funeral Home, 205 NC Highway 42, West, Ahoskie, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. today and other times at the home. Memorial donations may be made to the Robert E. Lee III, Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Chowan University, No. 1 University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855 or to the UNC… Watkins, Rita Gittman "Skeeter" WATKINS, Rita "Skeeter" Gittman, 54, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Watkins. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Francis and Crystal Brooks; son, Robert Wood; sisters, Brenda Whittman, Carolyn Hayes; brother, Samuel Gittman; six grandchildren; and a special aunt, Daisy Brusso. The family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., (Rte.… West, Martha Charlotte Van Cott WEST, Martha Charlotte Van Cott, widow of Reed I. West, died on August 31, 2008 at the age of 101. Mrs. West was born on October 26, 1906 in Bayonne, N.J., to the late Harvey A. and Clara V. Van Cott. She grew up in Glenwood Landing, Long Island, N.Y., and lived in Richmond for 70 years. She was predeceased by her only brother, Theodore H. Van Cott Sr.; and is survived by her niece, Martha V. Singdahlsen of Richmond; and her nephew, Theodore H. Van Cott Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Daytona Beach, Fla. She… WHITE, Mrs. Helen W., of Richmond, departed this life September 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by two sons, Paul and Reginald White. She is survived by one daughter, Rev. Pamela W. Wilkerson; one son, Randy A. White; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, among them Helen Anthony; two daughters-in-law, Catherine White and devoted Juanita G. White; son-in-law, Warren Wilkerson; one sister- in-law, Emma Nelson; and other relatives and friends, among them… Juanita G. White NORFOLK - Juanita G. White, 76, of the 500 block of Kenosha Ave., died Aug. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hale Funeral Chapel. Sep 4, 2008 The funeral for William “Howard” Hylton, 75, of Patrick Springs, who died Aug. 31, 2008, was held Wednesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Milfred Hudson and Bobby Rorrer officiating. Burial was in Wayside Community Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Blake Sheppard, Steve McDaniel, Marty Hylton, Sam Floyd, Stuart Clark and Bobby Nance. WILLIAMS, Ms. Anita E., age 48, a gifted giver of self, departed this life Tuesday, September 2, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernette Williams; and brothers, Herbert and Marshall Williams. "Nita" is survived by her loving daughter, Bernita; three sisters, Sue, Jan and Cheryl; two brothers, David and Andrew; two stepbrothers, Carl and James; aunts, uncles, great-aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.… WILLIAMS, Paul M., 84, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Hazleton, Pa., passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Retreat Hospital Hospice. He was the son of the late Ernest and Alberta Williams. He was an employee of Bell Atlantic Company and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #395 of which he was a former Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. Mr. Williams served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII as a member of the 148th Combat Engineer Battalion in Europe, including the Battle of the… WILMOUTH, Gertie Pennell, age 95, of Keysville, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Surviving are one son, Roy L. Wilmouth of Keysville; one sister, Linda Smith of Keysville; one daughter-in-law, Claudette Wilmouth of Keysville; three grandchildren, Jerry Wilmouth (Ronda) of Glen Allen, Gary Wilmouth (Julie) of Richmond, Lisa Wilmouth of Lynchburg; four great-grandchildren, Chris, Tiffany, Charlotte, Jacob; and a special friend, David Coates. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Wilmouth Sr.;… Wilson, Fred McRae "Sonny Boy" Fred McRae Wilson WINTON - Fred "Sonny Boy" McRae Wilson, 64, of the 200 block of E. Factory St., died Aug. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Jordan Grove Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge. time at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. The family would like to thank the Carilion NRV Medical Center's Medical Care Department, English Meadows Assisted Living, Adventa Hospice and Fairlawn Manor for the loving care given to Grandmother Wingate during the last few years. In honor of Mrs. Wingate, donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 366, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. |
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