| Roy R. Arrington, 100, of Forest died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Louise Coffey Arrington; and two sons, Barry and Larry Arrington; and his daughter, Dianne A. James. Funeral Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Tharp Funeral Chapel, Bedford. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443. Faye Blagg Bullock Ima Faye Blagg Bullock, 79, of Forest passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Hereford, Texas, on Nov. 24, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Jim Blagg and Harriett Miles Blagg. She was retired from GTE and a member of Believers Fellowship. She is survived by her children, Pastor John Bullock and his wife, Teresa, of Forest, Robert Bullock and wife, Vickie, of Weatherford, Texas, Pamela Comeaux and her husband, Antonio, of League, Texas, and Candace Cross and her husband, Frankie,… Glen Barren, 45, of Manassas, passed away, Saturday, September 6, 2008. Services to be announced at later date. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Virginia. BARTON, Charlotte J., 47, of Amelia, passed from this life on September 4, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, Christopher Allen Barton and family. Funeral service will be Monday 2 p.m. at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St., in Amelia with interment private. Visiting will be at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. BASSETT, Deloise, 63, 5200 block Orinda Drive, Richmond, Va. passed away on September 4, 2008 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanics-ville, Virginia. She was a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and married to the late Elbert Bassett Sr. Deloise was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. Deloise Bassett leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Wanda Brice (Leonard), Stephanie Bassett and Melissa Bassett, all of Richmond, Virginia; one son, Elbert Bassett Jr. of… will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk. The family requests that any memorial contributions be given to the Wesley Foundation Inc. of the Virginia United Methodist Conference. Checks should be made payable to The Virginia Annual Conference with notation for Wesley Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1719, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Cox Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family through Ryan Benfield EDENTON - William Ryan Benfield, 6, of the 700 block of Drummond's Point Road, died Sept. 5, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident. Ryan was born Aug. 6, 2002, and was a first-grade student at White Oak Elementary School. He attended Rocky Hock Baptist Church, played soccer with the Edenton-Chowan Recreation Dept., and was excited about his newest adventure of beginning Taekwondo classes. Surviving are his parents, Ethan E. and Tabitha Chappell Benfield; brother, Matthew Ethan… will be held at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens Monday at 11 a.m. Roberta L. Blount VIRGINIA BEACH - Roberta L. Blount, 81, passed away peacefully Sept. 5, 2008. Mrs. Blount was born April 8, 1927, to the late Otto and Ernestine Kittle in Weston, W.Va. She was a longtime bookkeeper working alongside her husband. She was an active member of Kempsville Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her… BOOKER, Mrs. Doris L., of Richmond, passed away September 4, 2008. She is survived by her grandchildren, Theron N. Whitaker Jr. and Danielle L. Whitaker; siblings, Leroy E. Brooks, Elizabeth Jane Murray, Barbara V. Brooks of New York, Gabriel Brooks Jr. (Alice A.), Gerena E. Green, Evelyn J. Black and Howard Brooks Sr. (Rita). Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state Monday, 12 noon, at Victorious Living Christian Center, 5186 Nine Mile Rd., where funeral… Boyd Jr., William H. "Wee-Willie" will be held today. Steele-Bullock Funeral Home is in charge. Howard Boyd NORFOLK - Howard Boyd, 78, of the 900 block of Scott St., died Aug. 31, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Graves Funeral Home. . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at . s Sunday, September 7, 2008, 2 p.m. at McKenzie Cemetery. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Sep 7, 2008 Cecil Adams, 88, of Bassett, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at RJR Reynolds-Patrick County Memorial Hospital in Stuart. Bassett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Raymond Chambers HARRISBURG, Pa. - Raymond W. Chambers, 85, of the 4800 block of Tamar Drive, and formerly of Windsor, Va., peacefully transitioned to his eternal home Sept. 4, 2008, at home while holding the hands of his beloved wife of more than 50 years. He was born in Roanoke, Va., son of the late John Wesley and Mary (Williams) Chambers. He was a member of the Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon, past chairman of the Trustee Ministry, Sunday school teacher,… DeRUSHA, Theresa Ricker, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. She is survived by her sons, Emmett L. DeRusha Jr. and his wife, Jeanne D. DeRusha, of Chesapeake, Va., William C. DeRusha and his wife, Jennifer C. DeRusha, of Oilville, Va., Wayne J. DeRusha and his wife, Laura P. DeRusha, of Mechanicsville, Va.; grandchildren, Jonathan W. DeRusha, of Va. Beach, Va., Annette D. Yates and her husband, John, serving in the U.S. Military at Fort Campbell, Ky., Jeffrey C. DeRusha and his wife,… Dale Houston Dedrick WAYNESBORO On Friday, September 5, 2008, God sent His angels down to take Dale Houston Dedrick home, at the age of 46. After a fire accident on August 4, 2008, Dale remained at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, until his death. He was born on September 26, 1961, in Waynesboro, Virginia, the son of the late Dale E. Dedrick and Betty Dedrick Brooks. He was a grandson of the late Houston and Cora Dedrick and Cyrus and Elsie Bryant. Dale was a cabinetmaker… will be held privately at Hollins. Donations in memory of Ella Neill DeVaughn may be given to the Hollins University Library. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel is handling the arrangements, 540-982-2100. EICHMANN, Mrs. Alma was born July 5, 1924 to Thomas and Maggie Mastin of Chancellor, Va. She graduated from Chancellor High School and was employed in Richmond, Va. most of her life with the AT&T Telephone Company, from which she retired. She was married to the late Henry Eichmann and they resided in Richmond. She was a lifelong member of Zoan Baptist Church, Chancellor, Va. Mrs. Eichmann was a member of the International Order of the King's Daughters, a Christian organization, was an active member… Sep 7, 2008 Elgie Otis Rucker, 90, of 272 Pebble Lane, Stuart, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. He was born in Patrick County on June 2, 1918, to Oscar and Claudia Edwards Rucker. His parents preceded him in death. He was a World War II Army veteran and retired from Fieldcrest Mills. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Rucker of the home; a son, Bennett Rucker of Stuart; two daughters, Carolyn Ingram of Fieldale and Jean Rucker of the home; three grandchildren;… Sep 7, 2008 The funeral for Ernestine Hennis Staples, 70, of Ridgeway, who died on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, was held Saturday at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Revs. Doug Byrd and Ron Hennis officiated. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Steven Hildreth, Jeffrey Safley, Jonathan Safley, Tyler Staples, Jerry Adkins and Mark Adkins. Ada Thomas Foster Ada Thomas Foster, 84, of Madison Heights passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Foster. Born March 11, 1924, in Amherst County, she was a daughter of the late James and Connie Johnson Thomas. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charlie D. Thomas, Roy L. Thomas, W. Joe Thomas and James Dudley Thomas Jr., and two sisters, Mae T. Campbell and Ina T. Hollifield. She was a member of Randolph Baptist… Benny Fefer VIRGINIA BEACH - Benny Fefer, 83 passed away Sept. 5, after a long and difficult illness. Born in Poland, he was a survivor of the concentration camp in Buchenwald. He joined the U.S. Army in 1950 and served heroically in the Korean conflict where he was injured. After his recovery, he was assigned as manager of the Officers' Club in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1956, he married Margo Pfizenmayer and they moved to the United States. Benny worked for Fancy Foods of Virginia for 26 years before he… Carl William Fortner NORFOLK - Carl William Fortner, 79, passed away Sept. 3, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Salisbury, N.C., he was the son of the late Ruby Caroline and Roy W. Fortner. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant where he served in the Korean War as a fighter pilot. He also retired from the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority as the director of housing. He was a member of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his son and the apple of his eye,… Christine G. Fowler, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home. Grace Dorey Gallagher VIRGINIA BEACH - Grace Dorey Gallagher died peacefully in her home Sept. 5, 2008, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. A lifelong Virginian, she was born in Richmond on what is now known as Dorey Park in Henrico County. She graduated from Varina High School and Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) with a bachelor's of science degree. A 30-year resident of Virginia Beach, she was a physical education and science teacher for 33 years in Norfolk public middle schools.… GALLAGHER, Grace Dorey, died peacefully in her home on September 5, 2008 after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. A lifelong Virginian, she was born in Richmond on what is now known as Dorey Park in Henrico County. She graduated from Varina High School and Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) with a Bachelors of Science degree. A 30-year resident of Virginia Beach, she was a physical education and science teacher for 33 years in Norfolk Public Middle Schools. In retirement, she was active in… Peggy H. Gladstone NORFOLK - Peggy Rose Harper Gladstone was born June 20, 1926, in Sharpsburg, N.C., to the late Susie Johnson Harper and John Smith Harper, the youngest sister to the late Frances Harper Dixon and Georgia Harper. After the family settled in Hertford, N.C., she graduated from Ahoskie High School and attended Campbell College, finally graduating in the first class of the DePaul School of Nursing in 1947. She began her career as a staff nurse at DePaul, serving until 1950. She married the… Goode, Virginia Belle Almond (Memoriam) of remembrance will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Gateway Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Karl Sexton officiating. Condolences may be made to the family at will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Garden of Apostles at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at Hamilton, Merriweather Lewis "Lew" Agnes Lee Cliborne Harrison, 65, went to be with our Lord Sept. 6, 2008. She was a member of St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church and the Hopewell Rebekah Lodge No. 56. She was preceded in death by her father, Giles Alvin Cliborne and mother, Agnes Bethel Hudson Cliborne. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Harrison; daughter, Teresa L. Browder and partner Michael K. Smith, of Chesterfield; two sons, David W. Harrison of Chester, and Brian L. Harrison of Baltimore, Md.; a granddaughter, Amber G.… HARRISON, Agnes Lee Cliborne, 65, went to be with our Lord September 6, 2008. She was a member of St. Andrews Charismatic Episcopal Church and the Hopewell Rebekah Lodge No. 56. She was preceded in death by her father, Giles Alvin Cliborne and mother, Agnes Bethel Hudson Cliborne. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Harrison; daughter, Teresa L. Browder and partner, Michael K. Smith, of Chesterfield; two sons, David W. Harrison of Chester and Brian L. Harrison of Baltimore, Md.; a granddaughter, Amber G.… will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Elmwood Cemetery in Mountain Brook, Birmingham, Alabama. The family will be receiving visitors at home on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Fincastle Presbyterian Church Preservation Fund, PO Box 144, Fincastle, Virginia, 24090. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Virginia. Sep 7, 2008 A graveside service for Henry Lee Dyer, of 51 Robin Road, Martinsville, and formerly of Pulaski, who died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Danville Regional Medical Center, was held Saturday at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The Rev. Leroy Henry officiated. He was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Pulaski County to Harry L. Dyer and Melinda Austin Dyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Robinson Dyer, and a son, John R. Dyer Sr. He was a member of Clark’s Chapel… HILL, Margaret Virginia Brown, age 97, widow of George Anderson Hill Sr. and a retiree of the former William Byrd Press (now Cadmus Cenveo Commun-ications), died Thursday, September 4, 2008. She is survived by her three sons, George Anderson Hill Jr., Douglas Milton Hill and his wife, Valerie Marie Watson Hill, and Donald Wesley Hill and his wife, Forrest Anne Harris Hill, all of Richmond; six grandchildren, Brian Anderson Hill of San Clemente, Calif., Daniel Anderson Hill of Richmond, Casey Weston Hill and… s.com Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at Holloman-Brown Funeral Home, 1264 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, officiated by the Rev. Richard Keever. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Norfolk Public Schools, "Student Mentoring Program," 800 East City Hall Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. Hudson Jr., C. Wallace "Wally" HUDSON, C. Wallace "Wally" Jr., a local commercial and industrial contractor, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2008. Mr. Hudson, owner of Hudson Sheet Metal Company, opened his business in 1967. He was born and raised in Richmond, graduated from Thomas Jefferson and married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Wright Hudson, in 1957. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his mother, Helen Hudson; his brother, Douglas Hudson; four children, Debra Crafa and husband, Lou, Chip Hudson… Sep 7, 2008 John Cephas Mason, 99, of Martinsville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Franklin County on Oct. 21, 1908, to Beverly Davis Mason and Mary Brown Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Pearl Ramsey Mason; four sisters, Brooksie Boaz, Estelle Tuggle, Myrtle Wiggington and Allison Joyce; and three brothers, Buford Mason, Paul Mason and Noland Mason. He retired from Pulaski Furniture and was a member of Chatham… for the procession to the church. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at Sep 7, 2008 James William Moore, 65, of 108 Warren Court, Martinsville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at his home. He was born in Rockingham County on March 27, 1943, to James Carroll and Minnie Dale Hopkins Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Lynn Moore; two brothers, Obie Hairfield and William C. Ingram; and a sister, Myrtle Ingram. Moore was veteran of the Army, having served as a Spc./4 in the 101st Airborne Division. He was in the dry wall construction… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Sep 7, 2008 The funeral for Joe Taylor Blackwell Sr., 74, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 2, 2008, was held Friday at Community Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Williams officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery. Military honors were conducted by Martinsville-Henry County Veterans’ Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Mike Wingfield, Bobby East, Carry Wagoner, Roger Lawrence, Buster Mize and Lewis Underwood. Bassett Funeral Services handled the arrangements. Sep 7, 2008 John Walter Spencer, 51, of Meadowview Lane in Martinsville, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born in Martinsville on Oct. 9, 1956, to Ann Wooldridge Spencer and Rudolph Hammond Spencer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter E. and Madeline Joyce Spencer; and maternal grandparents, J. Carlton and Kathryn Rowell Wooldridge. He graduated from Bassett High School in 1975 and attended… s. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem Funeral Home. Georgia Ruth Jones VIRGINIA BEACH - Georgia R. Jones, 82, of the 3300 block of Daytona Drive, passed away Sept. 4, 2008. A native of Roper, N.C., she was also a retired custodian. She was a member of St. James Missionary Church. Georgia was predeceased in death by her husband, Edward J. Jones and son, Edward J. Jones II. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Georgia V. Jones, Mary Ann Jones and Lizzie Mae Clark; two daughters-in-law, Barbara Jones and Frances Jones; two sons, Jerry Van Jones and… Sep 7, 2008 Judy Arnold Rea, 53, of 3084 Skyview Trail, Martinsville, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. She was born in Danville on Nov. 25, 1954, to Robert Daniel Arnold and Edna Brummett Arnold. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Donald Rea. She was employed by CP Films as human resource generalist. She was a member of Valley Drive Baptist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 3739, FOE Ladies Auxiliary and the American Cancer Society, and she was a Star Touring and… Sep 7, 2008 June Smith, 72, of Bassett, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. She was the wife of Donald Smith. Bassett Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Lester L. Kelley, 87, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. . To celebrate the life of Ida, please visit her Everlasting Memorial at www.mem.com. LEE, John Oswald Moss, 79, of Blackstone, Va., died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helene Thompson Lee; two sons, John O. "Jay" Lee Jr. and his wife, Terri, and David W. Lee; three grandchildren, C.J., Amanda and Nick Lee; his brother, Richard H. Lee and his wife, Mary Eva, all of Blackstone. He was a retired captain of the Virginia Army National Guard and also Garrett Moon and Pool Inc. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the… Helen Lewis SUFFOLK - Helen Lewis, 72, of the 300 block of Cedar St., passed away Sept. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Crocker Funeral Home Chapel. will be held today at 2 p.m. at John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery. Williams-Onancock Funeral Home is in charge. Sean Alexander 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 and his family attended Grace Bible Church in Virginia Beach. Sean was an avid golfer and boater. We are… will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Ascension by the Rev. David Davenport. Interment will be in Grace Episcopal Church, Cismont, Va., at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension or to Norfolk Academy. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Sep 7, 2008 The funeral for Mandy May Hurd, of Martinsville, who died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, was held Saturday at Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway with the Revs. Kirby Phillips and James Graham officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Devin Rumberg, Timothy Stanley, Stephen Preston, Mark Diver, Randy Hall and Kenny Denton. will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. s Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Chatham Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home. will be held at a later date. Mrs. Mast will be buried in Russell Memorial Cemetery. James McEvoy Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - James McEvoy Sr., 85, passed away Sept. 5, 2008. Born in Natick, Mass., he was the husband of the late Shirley Powell McEvoy. He also was preceded in death by his son, James McEvoy Jr. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and Fraternal Order of Police. James is survived by his daughter, Kay McEvoy Baigert and husband Michael John Baigert Sr. and two grandchildren, Lisa Ann Baigert and Michael John Baigert Jr., all of Virginia Beach; brother, Thomas McEvoy; and… Peggy Siner McGee, 76, of Radford, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. The McGee family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mulllinsfuneralhome.com. Christian Braxton Mullins Christian Braxton Mullins, infant son of Jeff and Chrisha Mullins, of Manassas, Virginia passed away in the U.Va. Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Additional survivors include his grandparents, Bobby and Sharon Mullins, of Culpeper, Virginia, and Bob and Sharon Fiorillo, of Manassas, Virginia; great-grandparents, Darlene Dodson and John Martin, of Front Royal, Virginia, Robert and Diane Schaeffer, of Christiansburg, Virginia and Bobby and Joan… Sep 7, 2008 The funeral for Nannie Virginia Millner Scales, 95, of Martinsville, who died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, was held Saturday at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Dwight Mack officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Lee Jamison, Vanessa Griffin, Michael Scales, Col. Vandetta Smith, Kenneth Jamison, Valerie Jackson, Vincent Scales, Maj. (P) Yvette Kanney, Dr. Calvin Jamison, Sam Jamison and Artie Dandridge. Hines Funeral Services handled the arrangements. s will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem, Va. PERDUE, Philip Sutherland Sr., 92, of Richmond, Va., died August 22, 2008. Mr. Perdue was born in Chester, Va., March 3, 1916, to Philip Eddie Perdue and Mildred Sutherland Perdue. He attended Chester High School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 1938. He served in the Coast Artillery and the Army Air Corps, attaining a rank of Major. During WWII, Mr. Perdue served as a B-17 Pilot and Squadron Commander with the 8th Air Force in the European Theatre of Operations. After the war, he was a… The family of Barry Phillippe would like to express our thanks to everyone for the gifts, food, cards, phone calls, flowers, visits, prayers and hugs during the death of our son, Barry. From his children, sister, nephew, nieces and friends will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Pierce family cemetery, Roper. Maitland Memorial Chapel is in charge. . A wake will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at Ruth Burdette Price, of Covington, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va. s Monday, September 8, 2008, 1 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va. Sep 7, 2008 Reatha “Elva” Smith Phillips, 85, of Martinsville, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at her home. She was born in Pulaski County on April 30, 1923, to Thomas M. Smith and Margery Landredth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Phillips; three sisters, Stella S. Dalton, Jessie Holcomb and Ethel Hyatt; and four brothers, James Smith, George Smith, Luther Smith and Glenn Smith. She was retired from DuPont and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Surviving… Ella N. Ricks SEDLEY - Ella N. Ricks, 85, of the 29100 block of Berlin Dory Road, died Sept. 2, 2008, in Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. Ella Mae was born in Southampton County and was a homemaker and seamstress. She was a member of St. Luke United Church of Christ in Sedley, where she was mother of the church, treasurer of the Usher Board, usher and deaconess and involved with Sunday School and Charity. She graduated from Southampton Training School. The widow of Joe T. Ricks, she is survived by a… Devon Ahmad Robertson SUFFOLK - Infant Devon Ahmad Robertson, also known as Lamonte', died Sept. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held today at 3 p.m. in T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home. ROBINSON, William Thomas, "Tommy", 41, of Richmond, went to rest in peace in the presence of the Lord, Friday, September 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Victoria M. Robinson; daughter, Victoria Lynn Robinson; mother, Patricia Ann Murray; brothers and sisters, Warren Robinson (Lisa), Rose Hannah (John), Ann Worley (Tom), Gene Robinson (Lisa) and Joseph Robinson (Dawn); nieces and nephews, Kirt and Jennifer, Brian, Michael, Chad and Jesse, Stephanie, Brandon and Bobby, Carter,… will be held 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Don Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Family Cemetery, Johns Creek. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, www.paitselfh.com. ROSE, Marion H. III, 67, of Chesterfield passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008 at MCV Hospital. He was the son of the late Frances Obenchain and Marion Herbert Rose Jr. Mr. Rose was a member of Ettrick United Methodist Church. He retired from Honeywell as a Millwright after 39 years of service. "Tater" was a Past President of the Local Fraternal Order of Eagles #882 where he held the office of Trustee for 25 years, Past Worthy State President of the F.O.E. in 1980, inducted into the State Hall… Dr. Abraham O. Ruday STAUNTON Dr. Abraham Oscar Ruday, 83, widower of Jacqueline "Hemsey" Ruday, of Shannon Place, died Friday, September 5, 2008, in Baldwin Park, Bright View. He was born December 28, 1924, in Philadelphia, a son of Oscar and Katherine "Kaplan" Ruday. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 14, 2006. Dr. Ruday was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in World War II. He was a graduate of the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. Prior to… James Vito Sabatino, 65, of Wytheville, passed away. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home. Ramona Louise Scoggin, 75, of Vinton, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. s Monday, September 8, 2008, 11 a.m. in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at June Smith, 72, of Bassett, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett. STITZER, Otis H. "Dan," 78, formerly of Highland Springs, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. He is survived by two children, Marie Jenkins (Robert) of Dunnsville, Al Stitzer (Stacy) of West Point; six grandchildren, Sharon, Robert Jr., Steven, Brandt, Sydney, Bailey; numerous other relatives; dear friend, Gail Kirby; and the mother of his children, Kathryn H. Stitzer. Dan was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart in combat. He was a retired accountant… will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va. Edward O. Tate Sr. Edward O. Tate Sr., United States Army Retired, and decorated Vietnam War veteran, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died Monday, September 1, 2008, after a long illness, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Born October 7, 1938, in Richmond, Virginia, Ed was the son of the late James Theodore and Connie Lee Jones Tate. He enlisted in the United States Army April 30, 1956, at the age of 17. He attended United States Army Language School, Monterey, California, where he excelled in the… Charles Boyd Van Meter Sr., of Pulaski, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home. WALLACE, Luberta Murphy, departed this life September 2, 2008. She is survived by four children, Kem Murphy (Kimberly), Sherman Wallace, Carrie Wallace and Porchia Murphy; mother, Carrie T. Murphy; three grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; sister, Patricia Murphy; four brothers, Jesse Jr. (Andrea), Tyrone, Anthony and Eric Murphy; 10 aunts, two uncles, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at… . Condolences may be offered to the family at Waitman Wayne Weeks, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va. s. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Twiford's Funeral Home, Chesapeake, is handling arrangements. WHITE, Doris L., departed this life September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Dorothy Jones White SUFFOLK - Dorothy Jones White, 82, died Sept. 5, 2008, at Sentara Obici Hospital. Mrs. White was born in Petersburg, Va., to the late Wilfred Barfield Sr. and Myrtle L. Wartham. She was predeceased by her first husband, Earl T. Jones Sr. and brother, Wilfred L. Barfield Jr. Mrs. White was a member of Suffolk Christian Church, West Memorial Bible Class and former member of Saints Alive. Survivors include her husband, John W. White; two sons, Earl T. Jones Jr. and wife Sandra of Suffolk… WILLIAMS, Baby Eniece M., born May 10, 2007, went to be with the Lord September 2, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Emanuel Williams Jr. and Alicia Poindexter; grandparents, Emanuel Sr. and Joyce Williams; grandmother, Tina White (Douglas); grandfather, Abdullah Muhammad; great-grandfather, Roosevelt Brooks; great-grandmother, Lillie Mae Williams; brother, Amaree Poindexter; also cherishing her memory, uncle, Antonio Williams; aunt, Jessica White; step-uncle, Douglas White Jr.; a host of great-uncles… 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… Clifton R. Wilson CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. Dr. Clifton R. Wilson, pastor of New Union Chapel AME Church, of the 1500 block of Carrolton Way, died Sept. 4, 2008, in Sentara Heart Hospital. Born in Norfolk, he was a pastor of New Union Chapel AME Church for 36 years. He retired after 28 years from the City of Virginia Beach and had been a member of Campbell's Chapel AME Church in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife, Edith M. "Geraldine" Wilson; one daughter, Donna Marie Wilson of Virginia… WINSLETT, Linda Stoner, of Georgetown, South Carolina and Richmond, Virginia, died on, September 3, 2008, in Richmond after a gallant two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born September 23, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the only child of Paul Dudley Stoner and Alice White Stoner, she grew up on the east coast of Florida, where her father was a real estate developer. She graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1952, having been voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' in her class. She then undertook a… will follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the s in Roanoke. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. |
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