| ALLEN, Richard "Dick," 73, a real estate broker and appraiser of Chester, Va., departed this life on September 4, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan Dunnavant Allen; his proud children, daughter, Celeste Elaine Hale; son, David Meade Allen; son-in-law, Roger Hale; sisters, Celeste Reidelbach and Marjorie Lee; his devoted friend, Judy Thomas; as well as many other family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral… A funeral service for Deacon Jessie J. Anderson will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, from Zion Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church, Waverly. Elder Willie T. Williams, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 834-2876, and will assemble at noon on the day of the service at the residence. Final arrangements are being provided to the Anderson family by Waverly Funeral Establishment, 219 N. County Drive, Waverly, 834-1001.… Sep 5, 2008 The funeral for Ava Opal Boyd Phillips, 88, of Stuart, who died Sept. 1, 2008, was held Thursday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. Jim Churchwell officiating. Burial was in the Stuart Cemetery. Pallbearers were Junior Absher, C.T. Gardner, Pete Campbell, Richard Lawson, A.J. Boyd and James Boyd. 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. BOOKER, Mrs. Doris L., of Richmond, departed this life September 4, 2008. Remains rest at the Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. 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… will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church on Woodside Lane at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. Harvey Bridgett BRONX, N.Y. - Harvey Louis Bridgett, 67, of the 900 block of Wheeler Ave., died Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Basemore Temple Baptist Church, Windsor, N.C. Gilliam Funeral Home, Windsor, is in charge. Johnnie E. Britt TYNER - Johnnie E. Britt, 62, of the 400 block of Desert Road, died Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greater Welch Chapel Baptist Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. Bertha L. Broadwater NORFOLK - Bertha Lou Broadwater, 81, of the 3400 block of Humboldt St., passed away Aug. 26, 2008. The funeral has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. will commence at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 934 W. Little Creek Road, Norfolk. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Nicholas C. Brown AULANDER - Baby Boy Nicholas Cayden "Dink" Brown was taken to be with his Lord at the tender age of seven weeks. The funeral will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church. Sykes Funeral Service is in charge. . Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mary Burton WOODBRIDGE - The Rev. Mary A. Stratton Burton, 65, died Aug. 28, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Saturday in Macedonia AME Church, Accomac. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, is in charge. 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 1930's and 1940's. In February 1941, he went to work at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. as an… Floyd E. Caniff, 88, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. A Celebration of Life 2 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, from the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Herman Caul ROXBURY, MA Herman Caul, 92, of Roxbury, Massachetts, formerly of Waynesboro, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He was born September 29, 1915, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late John and Betty (Smith) Caul. He attended Boston University Business Manage-ment Program, wrote and taught music, as well as becoming accomplished at free hand drawing. He was a World War II veteran and dedicated 24… Harry N. (Corky) Chewning, 72, of Roanoke County, died Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. will be today at 3:30 p.m. in Martin Memorial Gardens. Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, is in charge. COOKE, Mildred M., departed this life August 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her son, Clarence L. Alexander. She is survived by her mother, Mable Lee Gilliam; five children, devoted daughter, Mary Louise Cooke; devoted sons, James Alexander, Roosevelt Simmons Jr. (Sheila), Orlando Simmons and Quinton Johnson; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Mae Coleman; brother, Aaron Lee Gilliam; a host of nieces and nephews, among them devoted, Vanita (Michelle) Holloman; devoted cousin,… Sarah R. Criser Sarah R.Criser, 82, of Mosely Street, Waynesboro, and a resident at Shenandoah Nursing Home, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the home. She was born December 9, 1925, in Lansdowne, Maryland, a daughter of the late William Taylor Joseph Reid and Margaret Meek Reid. She was a retired secretary with G.E and Genicom, completing 25 years of service. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School and was the church choir director for 50 years. She was… Mabel Johnson Crowther, 90, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. CURTIS, Moses J., of Richmond, Va., departed this life September 3, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008, 12 noon, at the Greater Nazarene Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Va. Interment Allen Family Cemetery. Family and friends please assemble at the church at 11:40 a.m., 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… Dorothy R. Deloatch PORTSMOUTH - Dorothy Rebecca Deloatch, 94, of the 3500 block of Winchester Drive, died Sept. 1, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in East End Baptist Church, Suffolk. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge. will be held 8 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Cas Horton and Bud Moore officiating. Burial will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Fairlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. A guest book is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com. Mrs. Anna M. Diggs, 79, of 1815 W. Clara Drive, Petersburg, Va., was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, Va. She was born to the late John and Annie Hardy on May 31, 1929. She attended and graduated from Peabody High School (now Peabody Middle School) and Virginia State College (now Virginia State University), Class of 1945. A retired elementary school teacher, Mrs. Diggs taught the children of Dinwiddie County for 30 years. She was a life-long… Richard W. Dize Sr. ONLEY - Richard Wayne "Dick" Dize Sr., 71, died Sept. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in Williams- Onancock Funeral Home. Donham-Turner, Ashley (Memoriam) s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va., with the Reverend Leroy Henry officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 5, 2008, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va. Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va., is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences to the family by visiting pennsfuneralhome@gmail.com. Edwards, Katharine Sefronia Lewis s 2 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, in Crestview Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home, 940-767-1770. Gladys Eleanore Fox, 84, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel & Crematory, 540-989-3131. Wilbur Fretwell STUARTS DRAFT The family of Wilbur "Doe Belly" Marshall Fretwell of Stuarts Draft, who passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at his residence, would like to recognize a special sister-in-law, Nancy Emerson, of Bridgewater, as a survivor. The Rev. Calvin Benjamin (Ben) Fulton, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel. Peggy Harper Gladstone NORFOLK - Peggy Rose Harper Gladstone died Aug. 30, 2008. Her children will receive family and friends at her home Sunday, Sept. 14, from 1 until 5 p.m. GLASS, Forrest Allen, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, September 13, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Hopewell, Virginia, followed by a graveside service at 4 p.m. at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church in Toano, Virginia. Born in Richmond, Virginia on February 9, 1915, Mr. Glass lived most of his life in Hopewell. He received his Bachelor's degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Wake Forest University, where he played football, basketball, and… James Griggs PORTSMOUTH - James Griggs of the 300 block of Carver Circle died Sept. 1, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at noon in New Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Fisher Funeral Home, Effingham Street, is in charge. Deborah K. Hague entered eternal life on Aug. 24, 2008, may she rest in peace. She was survived by her three children, Wendy, Jimmy and Bear; three grandchildren Franqui, Marena and Alesia; two brothers and two sisters; and multiple family and friends. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 6, 2008, at Blandford Cemetary in Petersburg, Va. A special thanks to all who have helped our family in this time of need. Born: December 24, 1920 Passed: September 3, 2008 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. Sep 5, 2008 Helen Berger Stockton, 69, of 16069 Martinsville Highway, Axton, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Danville Regional Hospital. She was born in Pittsylvania County on Jan. 22, 1939, to Thomas Rose Berger and Pearl Cobbs Berger. Her parents preceded her in death. She retired from Bassett Furniture Industries. Surviving are her husband, Thomas William Stockton of Roanoke; a son, William Stockton of Oak Level; a brother, William M. Berger of Ferrum; and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held at 1… s will be held 11 am. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Zeb Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ebenezer ARP Church, 1610 W. Midland Trail, Lexington, Va. 24450. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Tim Robertson. Burial will be private in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "First Candle" formerly "Sids Alliance" www.firstcandle.org . William "Billy" David Hoy Jr. BUENA VISTA William "Billy" David Hoy Jr., 38, of Holly Avenue, passed away early Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington. Born February 22, 1970, in Waynesboro, he was a son of William David, Sr. and Virgie Lee (Mayo) Hoy. He attended Midway Bible Church in Fishersville, enjoyed fishing and restoring his Chevelle. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a cousin, Lisa Owen; and a uncle, James Carr. Survivors… JOHNSON, Catherine Macgregor Macintyre Catherine MacGregor MacIntyre Johnson Catherine (Kitty) Johnson, 95, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Lynchburg, after a brief illness. A memorial service with a reception and gathering immediately following will be held at the Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg at a later date. A full obituary will appear Oct. 3, 2008. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com . Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Pearlie Mae S. Jones CRESWELL - Pearlie Mae S. Jones, 82, of the 700 block of Alligood Road, died Aug. 31, 2008. A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Rowsom of Columbia is in charge. Justice III, James G. (Memoriam) . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. will be held at 2 p.m. today in Kidd Family Cemetery, Valetines, Va. Massey Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids, is in charge. s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is in charge. Sep 5, 2008 The funeral for Lauren “Pee Wee” S. Via, 90, of Fieldale, who died Sept. 1, 2008, was held Thursday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with Elder David Minter officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Curtis Tilley, Bobby McAlexander, Connie “Coy” Via, Michael Joyce, Jerry Hylton and Kevin Gillispie. Sean A. Lovas VIRGINIA BEACH - Our son, our friend and the light that kept our lives bright, Sean Alexander Lovas, 40, went to be with the Lord Sept. 3, 2008. He passed away at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond. A native of Virginia Beach, Sean was a graduate of First Colonial High School and Radford University. He was the vice president of Lovas Insurance Agency, a Nationwide Agent. Sean was an avid golfer and boater and we are sure the lakes, rivers and oceans will be wondering where he is, as he… Sep 5, 2008 The funeral for Mandy May Hurd, 98, of 720 Oneida St., Martinsville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Services Chapel in Ridgeway with the Rev. Kirby Phillips and James Graham officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home. She died Sept. 3, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on April 12, 1910, to Virgil Buck Clark… 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… . In addition to his father, he is survived by two daughters, Natalie and Trisha; his grandson, Khaliyl; brothers and sisters, John and Linda, Mike and Janelle, Donna M. Gatling, Patrick and Annie and Kathleen; and many nieces and nephews. Ed will forever be remembered by his loving family. Words cannot express how wonderful and devoted a father and grandfather he was. He leaves behind many fond memories and a life that will never be forgotten by all those who knew him. A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m.… Elizabeth Morris McKinney Elizabeth Morris McKinney, 84, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Aug. 19, 1924, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late John Lee Morris and Julia Mays Morris. Two sisters, Doris Morris Rhodes and Pearl Carter Watts, and two nephews, John and Phillip Carter, also preceded her in death. She was retired from CandP Telephone Co. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and Jordan Baptist Church. Survivors include two nieces,… MECKLEY, Daniel S., 46, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Daniel was born September 20, 1961, in Newport News, Va. He was in the first graduating class from Denbigh Baptist Christian School, and he retired from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. He enjoyed golf, sports and the companionship of his dog, Chewy. He made a difference in all the lives he touched and he will be missed by us all. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine Simms Meckley; his parents, John and Patricia… will be held 2 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. 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… MONTGOMERY, Hazel, of Richmond, departed this life September 4, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral notice later. Franklin N. Mullins WESTAMPTON, N.J. - Franklin N. Mullins, 78, died Sept. 2, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Mullins was born in Mount Holly, N.J., and was a retired chief from the U.S. Navy. Following his retirement from the Navy, he was a boilermaker technician at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a longtime resident of the Norfolk area before returning to Westampton. Mr. Mullins is survived by three children, Frederick Allen Mullins (Lynn) of Portsmouth, Linda Kay Young (Ronald) of Virginia Beach and… William Howard Nelson, 62, of Salem, Va., passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va. Otha R. Nock PARKSLEY - Otha Randolph Nock, 78, died Aug. 30, 2008. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. . 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,… PEARSALL, Gary Lee, 56, of Richmond, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. He is survived by his life partner, Sandy Austin; daughter, Sherri Baird; three granddaughters, Heather, Kimberly and Jamie Olzer. Services will be private. Carlton I. Phelps WASHINGTON - Dr. Carlton Irving Phelps (the youngest of seven children) was born July 28, 1948, to Hezekiah and Mary Phelps in Norfolk and died Sept. 2, 2008. He was raised in the Barraud Park neighborhood where his father, a pipe fitter, instilled in him a strong work ethic. In his junior year in high school, he was the starting point guard for the Booker T. Washington High School Virginia State championship team. In 1975, he earned his doctorate of medicine with honors from Meharry… Zelma Jones Phillips, 95, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Granville County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lonnie James and Gracie Yancey Jones. Mrs. Phillips was employed by Celanese for 13 years and by two Petersburg printing companies for a total of 30 years. She was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Albert Robert Phillips. She is survived by her sisters, Erdine Brandon, Rebecca Heath and Beth Johnson;… PHILLIPS, Zelma Jones, 95, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Born in Granville County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lonnie James and Gracie Yancey Jones. Mrs. Phillips was employed by Celanese for 13 years and by two Petersburg printing companies for a total of 30 years. She was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Albert Robert Phillips. She is survived by her sisters, Erdine Brandon, Rebecca Heath, and Beth… 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… Wilma Ada Reed, 69, of Provo, Utah and formerly of Narrows, Va., passed away. Arrangements by Berg Mortuary, Provo, Utah. The funeral service for Mrs. Virginia F. Reese will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Church of Christ, Petersburg, with Brother Robert Bailey eulogizing. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 25803 Nottoway Ave., West Petersburg, one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, wwwblandenterprisesinc.com . Anthony L. Ruffin CAPE CHARLES - Anthony Lee Ruffin, 54, died Aug. 26, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mount Sinai Gospel Tabernacle Church, Fairview, Va. Gray's Funeral Home is in charge. will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum by Dr. George L. Oehler. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Va., on Friday, September 5, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to James A. Rule Sr. Engineering Scholarship Fund, Virginia Tech Foundation, c/o Mr. Bob Bailey, Regional Director of Major Gifts, VPI & SU, University Development (0336), Blacksburg, Va. 24061 or to First Presbyterian… Evalyn K. Rule PORTSMOUTH - Evalyn Kerby Rule, 89, a loving and devoted mother and wife, passed away Sept. 3, 2008, in Roanoke, Va. Her highest priorities were serving her family, friends and community, and educating. She was a consummate teacher until the end, educating in many diverse ways. Her life's focus was on helping others. She gave everything her best efforts and inspired the best in others. Evalyn was born in Lexington, Ky., and, following the loss of her parents, moved to Clifton Forge, Va.… RYAN, Pearl O., 85, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Ryan; her parents, Carrie and Charles O'York; and brother, Linwood O'York. She is survived by one son, Robert K. Ryan and wife, Judy; four daughters, Sherry L. Ryan, Pat Maybush and husband, John, Sandra Sties and husband, Ron, and Traci Ryan; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlene Gast; one brother, Dovel Rock. Mrs. Ryan was a U.S. Navy Veteran… William Francis Seal Jr., 56 of Suffolk, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, at his home with his family present. Born Feb. 20, 1952, in Norfolk,he was the son of Virginia Hall Seal Bain and the late William F. Seal Sr. He had a love for the outdoors and he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a dedicated blood donor with the Red Cross and a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. He donated many hours to coaching Little League baseball and Pop Warner football. He is survived by his wife of 37 years,… Gay Ruth Simpson PITTSGROVE, N.J. - Gay Ruth Simpson, 84, died Aug. 29, 2008. A funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Painter, Va. Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac, Va., is in charge. John Smith (Hump) Jr., 82, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Arrangements by Cook & Minnis Funeral Home of Altavista, Va., 434-369-4412. SMITHERS, Delia, of Caroline County, Va., departed this life August 31, 2008. She is survived by her son, Calvin Smithers; two grandchildren, Faith and Calvin; one sister, Mary Anderson; one brother, Wortham Smithers (Thelma); and a host of relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1 p.m., at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Hanover, Va. Interment church cemetery. James C. Snead WITHAMS - James Connell Snead, 52, died Aug. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. Robert Richard Snider, 93, of Raphine, Va., died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va. Ernestine Hennis Staples, 70, of Ridgeway, Va., died on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home, Martinsville, Va. Stevens, Onjelique Christine (Memoriam) s Saturday 1 p.m. at Stanfield Mortuary Chapel, Rocky Mount, Va. STREETER, Katherine O'Hair, age 80, of Richmond, Va., died September 4, 2008. Kay was widowed four times: the father of her four children was Richard Lee Halpin of Winnetka, Illinois, who died in 1964; the father of her adopted daughter, William Irving Patrick of New Canaan, Conn., died in 1972; Paul Zahner of New Canaan, Conn., who died in 1980; and James Streeter of Richmond, Va., who died in 1999. Kay also buried her son, Richard Lee Halpin II, in Winnetka, Illinois in 1950; and her adopted son, Eric… TALIAFERRO, Jean B., 82, formerly of Tappahannock, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was a retired social worker and former member and organist of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Chance, Va. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Kathy; and granddaughter, Laura, all of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service… TALLEY, Marie Griggs, 91, of Mechanicsville, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel H. Talley Jr. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Daniel H. Talley Sr.; son, Thomas S. Talley and wife, Cheryl; daughter, Joan Talley Badalamenti and husband, Tony; grandchildren, Jason, Ryan and Danielle Talley and Joseph Badalamenti, all of Mechanicsville. Marie was active in church and community services. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014… Sep 5, 2008 A graveside service for Thomas Wilson Eames, 71, of Martinsville, who died Aug. 30, 2008, was held Thursday at Katawba Memorial Park in Hickory, N.C., with director Kelly Ratcliff officiating. Pallbearers were K.R. Eames, John Eames, Kelly Ratcliff and Junior Cassady. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Thelma Louise (Goodwyn) Thomas, "Pudding" or "Boss Lady," born Sept. 23, 1931, to the late Stephen and Pearl Goodwyn, went home to her eternal Father on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, with her children by her bedside. Thelma was a member of Union Baptist Church, Church Road, Va. She was a member of the Willing Workers ministry. She attended Russell Grove High School, Amelia County, Va. Thelma retired from Poplar Springs Hospital after 25 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Thomas was… William Terry Thornhill, 53, of Vinton, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He was born July 28, 1955, in Roanoke, Va. He was a Viet-Nam Veteran having served with the United States Army and was a salesman for Grand Piano after the military. Survivors include his wife, Deborah N. Thornhill; two sons, Jason Terry Thornhill and wife, Lori, of Roanoke ,and Justin Scott Thornhill, of Dallas, Texas; stepdaughter, Cheyenne Lynn Brown, of Roanoke; his mother, Claiborne (Candy) Sirry, of Blue Ridge; his twin… Mr. James Thorp, of 20504 Church Road, Petersburg, Va., died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com . Nina G. Travis CHERITON - Nina Grace Colonna Travis, 91, wife of the late Bernard Reid "Cat" Travis and a resident of Cheriton, passed away Sept. 2, 2008, at her residence. A native of Northampton County, she was the daughter of the late George Samuel and the late Olevia Richardson Colonna. She was a retired clerk for Peebles department store. She was a member of Cape Charles Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School for many years. She also was a member of the… Ella Sue H. Tripp SUFFOLK - Ella Sue Howell Tripp, 94, of Alpharetta, Ga., died Sept. 2, 2008, at the Northeast Health and Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta. Mrs. Tripp was born Aug. 22, 1914, in Nansemond County to the late William Thomas and Erma Dean Howell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman Jackson Tripp Sr., and brother William Thomas Howell Jr. Mrs. Tripp graduated from Whaleyville High School and received a teaching certificate from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va. She taught… Clifton O. Palmateer Sr. Clifton Ogden Palmateer Sr., 87, of Kents Store, Virginia, passed away on September 3, 2008, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Frank W. and Frances A. Palmateer, and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Robinson Palmateer. Mr. Palmateer was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, the VFW; a charter member of Millwrights Local 1831 and a former member of The Ferncliff Coffee Club. He served his country in The United States Army,… WARD, Dr. Earl William. Memorial services scheduled for Saturday, September 6, will be postponed to a later date to be announced. date. Martha Bishop Washington, 70, formerly of Elliston, Va., died on August 29, 2008. A homegoing celebration will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Roanoke. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. 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… 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. 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… Deacon Sim C. Williams, 80, of 10918 Old Stage Road, Prince George, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 3, at John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Williams was born to the late Annie Belle Grammar. In 1990 he retired as a truck driver from Hercules-Aqualon. He was a faithful deacon at Mt Hope Baptist Church, Prince George, where he served as a former president of the Usher Board. He was also a member of King David Lodge Chorus. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Belle Grammar; two… will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is assisting the family, 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. Sarah Maude Crawford Worsham, 91, of Moneta, Va., died Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. In Loving Memory of Al ZAVELLE January 11, 1919 September 5, 2006 |
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