| will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Colonial Grove Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, today from 7 to 9 p.m. Family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service, 1804 Arctic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Condolences may be offered to the family at ABED, Hunter Christopher, 23, of the 1000 block of 24th Street, passed away September 6, 2008 in his home. A native of Richmond, Va., he was a graduate of Frank W. Cox High School and was a former EMT and lifeguard. He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Howard; father and stepmother, Nadder and Gail Abed; half-sister, Heather Abed Adams; maternal grandmother, Dianne Daniels Willis; and paternal grandparents, Rebhi and Jawaher Abed. He is also survived by two aunts, Lela Willis and Lauri Willis-Kent; and… s will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Floyd, Va. Aldridge Jr., Melville Dannehl ALDRIDGE, Melville Dannehl Jr. - An observance in memory of Melville Dannehl Aldridge Jr., native of Hopewell, Virginia, and later resident of Stuart, Florida, who died in Florida on July 26, 2008, will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 11 a.m. Dann will be interred beside his parents, Melville Dannehl Aldridge Sr. and Elizabeth Wimbish Aldridge at Appomattox Cemetery in Hopewell. Following the private ceremony, his son, Nehl, and daughter, CiCi, issue an open invitation to friends and family… Sep 9, 2008 Amie Harriet Hairston, 72, of 66 Willow Court, Martinsville, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ANDERSON, Robert P., 52, of Staunton, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at his home. He was born June 20, 1956, in Richmond, the son of the late Robert P. Anderson and Doris Pacini Anderson. Bob was owner and president of Inspector Homes, Inc., and had practiced home inspections for 12 years. He was a member of Blue Ridge Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid J. Anderson; his two sons, Robert Bronson Anderson and Matthew Takashi Tomoda; his daughter, Libby Erin Mei Anderson; his… ANDREWS, Mrs. Ethel, of Richmond, departed this life September 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Andrews. She is survived by three daughters, Rosetta L. Andrews, Yvonne Andrews and Patricia Wright; one son, Leon Andrews, one stepdaughter, Etta Carter; four grandchildren, Frederick John and Trina Andrews, and Danya Y. and James E. Figueroa; 12 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one son-in-law, Clarence Wright; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at… BAILEY, Philip M., of Chesterfield, departed this life September 7, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later., BREEDEN, William Douglas "Doug," 50, went to Heaven on Saturday, September 6, 2008 to be with his wife of 29 years, Cheryl. He is survived by his son, Josh and his fianc‚e, Melissa; a grand-daughter, Savannah, who was his heart; mother, Thelma "Randi" Powell; two brothers, Rusty and wife, Patti, and Clyde and wife, Nicki; two sisters, Rene‚… Edward Lee Baker, 70, of Rocky Mount, Va., and formerly of Raysal, W.Va., died Monday, September 8, 2008. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Clifton Wayne Bond EDENTON - Clifton Wayne Bond of the 1300 block of Macedonia Road died Sept. 8, 2008. Services are pending. Evans Funerals and Cremations is in charge. held at the SEVA community center at 5476 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at Ollie Braye Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Ollie "Sonny" Braye Jr. of the 400 block of N. Oceana Blvd. died Sept. 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Doris Braye; one daughter, Claudine Burrus (Melvin); one son, Welton Braye; one sister, Dorothy Coleman; one brother, Willie Braye (Clara); three grandchildren, Kenyatta, Zauna and Tahira; eight great-grandchildren; two aunts, Pearl Uzzle and Annie Niles; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by one sister and one brother. The funeral… BROWN, Thomas A., of Richmond, died September 7, 2008. Remains rest at Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Home, 3021 "N" St. Funeral notice later. BULLOCK, Harry Osborne, 86, of Covenant Woods Retirement Center, Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on September 8, 2008. His first wife of 52 years, Evelyn Martin Bullock; brothers, Tate M. Bullock, John A. Bullock, Thomas W. Bullock; and sister, Jannie Barlow, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Bullock Davis and her husband, James; and beloved grandson, J.D.; his wife of seven years, Dorothy Street Bullock, her daughter, Faye Allam and husband, Bob; grandsons, Robert, Brian, Scott… Daniel "Danny" Robert Cain, 30, of Midlothian, met an untimely death, along with his girlfriend, Nicole Barone, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Danny was a loving and devoted father, son and brother who was valued for his strong work ethics. He was an avid pool player who enjoyed life, especially when he was surrounded by his family. Danny was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert William Cain Sr. and Lois Cain, and his Opa, Hans Bendl. He is survived by his parents, Robert… s will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va. CARPENTER, Kent F. Sr., of Richmond, Va., passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at the age of 65. Kent was born in Schenectady, N.Y., and lived in Virginia from 1960 until his passing. Kent is survived by his wife of 44 years, Esther Carpenter; his son, Kent Jr. and wife, Sheryl. He also leaves his beloved grandson of 16 months, Brandon; his mother, Marion of Florida; aunt, Mildred of Florida; his brother, Mark of Maryland; and his large extended family in Virginia, Maryland and New York. As a real estate… Ms. Cynthia Carter, of 928 Farmer Str., Petersburg, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, 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 . CARTER, Maurice H., of Richmond, departed this life September 8, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. CHENAULT, Edwin, 63, of Ruther Glen, died Saturday September 6, 2008 in Mary Washington Hospital. He was a member of Ladysmith Baptist Church, a 40-year employee of Pratt Industries in Ashland, and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Chenault; two daughters, Pamela Chenault of Richmond, and Amanda Mongold and her husband, Ronnie, of Fredericksburg; his mother, Lucille Chenault of Bowling Green; two sisters, Annette McDonald and Barbara Davis, both of Bowling Green;… s will be private. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Sydney Michelle Cloyd CHESAPEAKE - Sydney Michelle Cloyd died Sept. 2, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at noon in Galilee Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge. Silas A. Crum, 68, of Roanoke passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. DAVIS, Moses "J.D.," 91, formerly of 1920 Stonewall Avenue, entered into eternal life September 8, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the DILLON, Doris Rose Amos, 80, of Richmond, passed away September 8, 2008. She was the widow of the late Thomas Joseph Dillon Jr. of New York City and St. Petersburg, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Oliver Amos and Doris Rose Amos. She is survived by her son, Thomas Joseph Dillon III and his wife, Anne Maria Dillon; three grandchildren, Eleanor Catherine Dillon, Thomas Joseph Dillon IV, and John Edward Dillon; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.… will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in Rader's Chapel. Interment at Pleasant Dale Cemetery. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va. s 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Ebenezer United Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. time. In lieu of flowers family requests that donations be made to Wytheville Baptist Church, 305 Church St., Wytheville, Va. 24382. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. John Tow English Jr., 60, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. ESTES, Delores Harriett Allen, of Richmond, departed this life September 6, 2008. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Ave. Funeral notice later. Mary Estelle Ferguson Mary Estelle Ferguson, 78, of Lynchburg died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born March 23, 1930, in Appomattox County, she was a daughter of the late Joel Bernard and Mary Doss Ferguson and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Rosser and Betty Edmonds, and two brothers, William and Alfred Ferguson. Mary is survived by one son, Danny Ferguson of Lynchburg; one brother, Raymond Ferguson, also of Lynchburg; and three sisters, Ruby Lupshu and husband,… was held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in First United Methodist Church, Independence, Va., with the Rev. Terri Johnson Gregory officiating. The family received friends Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests to consider memorial contributions to Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 111, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or First United Methodist Church, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 219, Independence, VA 24348. Mrs. Marion Hill Flowers, 51, of 220 N. 16th Ave., Hopewell, died Monday morning at her residence. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director. Ella Mae Frye, 71, of Petersburg, departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Margaret Ward Utterback; and her husband, Gilbert H. Frye. Ella is survived by her sons, John G. Taylor and Michael W. Taylor (Marty); sister, Betty Wilhoit; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. A graveside service… 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… Frank Helton (Buddy) Gordon Jr., 79, of Bedford, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Bedford Baptist Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Mrs. Elizabeth Greene, of 25118 Carson Road, Carson, Va., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at her residence. 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 . Sep 9, 2008 Gregory “Greg” Scott Martin Jr., 16, of Stuart, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Patrick Springs of injuries from an automobile accident. He was born in Patrick County on Dec. 18, 1991, to Alison Jeanette Shelton Rea and Gregory Scott Martin Sr. He was preceded in death by his father. He was a junior at Patrick County High School. Surviving, in addition to his mother, is his stepfather, Michael Price Rea of the home; a sister, Kayla Rea of the home; a stepbrother, Michael Rea of Ridgeway; his… Ricky Gressett SUFFOLK - Services for Ricky Allen Gressett will be held at 2 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel. Jennifer Lynn Hall, 41, of Stuart, Va., died Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Grace Family Fellowship Church. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge. will be conducted 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home with the Pastor Tom McCrackin officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Cemetery on Cloverdale Road in Daleville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Flowers are welcomed, however, memorial contributions may be made to Community Church Building Fund, 4625 W. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153. Harris, Deaconess Lillian Page HARRIS, Deaconess Lillian Page, 91, of Glen Allen, Va., entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Harris Sr.; three sons, Frank Jr., Roland and Ellsworth Harris; two daughters, Joyce H. Smith and Francella H. Coleman; and a great-grandchild, Hope A. Waller. Surviving are three children, Gertrude H. McDonnough (Graham), Sherwood A. Harris (Regena) and E. Mike Harris (Carolyn); 12 grandchildren, Alton, Derwin and LaCountess Coleman, Perry Mullins,… Vivian Lorraine Haskins CHESAPEAKE - Vivian L. Haskins of the 3000 block of Bill Reid Court passed away Sept. 5, 2008, at Lake Taylor Hospital. She was born in Norfolk County to Geraldine Jackson and the late Clemith Jackson Sr. Vivian retired from Chesapeake Public Schools. She was a faithful member of First Pentecostal United Holiness Church where she was a deaconess and member of the State Choir. Vivian was very active in her community. She helped establish the Neighborhood Watch and worked closely with… Stephen L. Hatcher, 37, of Daleville, Va., passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Daleville, Va. HAWKINS, Julius King Sr., 78, of Richmond, died peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his son, Eugene "Jeep" Hawkins. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Doris Shrader Hawkins; and their three surviving children, Heather Loving and husband, H.L, Linda Kent and husband, Wayne, and Julius King Hawkins Jr. and wife, Pam; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Local 666 for 50 years. The family… Leon Haynes Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leon Haynes Jr., 76, of the 5500 block of Daniel Smith Road, passed away Sept. 7, 2008. Services are pending. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. HILL, R. Braxton Jr., 88, of the 1400 block of Harmott Avenue, died peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2008, in his residence. He was a native of Suffolk, Va., and a longtime resident of the Lakewood community in Norfolk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rowland Braxton Hill and Chlorine Gladys Liverman Hill; and his son, Harvey Brooks Hill. He attended the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary, and was a graduate of the University of Richmond and the U.S. Naval Reserve… s will be held Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Bill Akers and Pastor Eddie Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Sifford Cemetery in Parrott. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Hodge family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Marjorie M. Holland HERTFORD - Marjorie Matthews Holland, 86, of Albemarle Village, Hertford, died Sept. 7, 2008, in Chowan Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility eight days after suffering a massive stroke. Born in Perquimans County, she was the widow of Willie Morgan Holland and the daughter of the late Richard Eskridge "Jake" and Willie Lee Turner Matthews. She worked as a sales associate with a department store and was a member of Hertford United Methodist Church, a volunteer with the Newbold-White… Dany (Paul) Holley, 86, of Roanoke, passed away quietly on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Alcey Young Holley and Charlie Cassell Holley; brothers, Will Holley, Fred Holley, Charlie Richard Holley, Bufhurd Holley, Earnest Holley and Jim Holley; and sisters, Clydie Sink, Lucy Hall and Kitty Holley. Mr. Holley retired from Huttig Sash and Door and served in the United States Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Blanche Journell Holley; son, Dan Holley Jr.… Mildred Gordon Holmes Mildred Gordon Holmes, 98 of Warrenton, VA died September 8, 2008 at the Fauquier Hospital. She was born Nov. 5, 1909 in Madison County, VA the eldest of five children of John and Mary Estes Gordon. Her siblings were the late John Gordon of Fredericksburg, Hiram Gordon of Culpeper, VA, Ruth Lohr of Madison, VA, and Hilda Sudduth of Warrenton. Besides her siblings, she was preceded in death in 1972 by her husband- Harvey Holmes. Mrs. Holmes was a registered nurse at the Fauquier… Sep 9, 2008 The funeral for Hoover Lee Turner, 51, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 7, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, with Dr. Dan Woods officiating. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park with military honors by the Martinsville-Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Turner was born in Henry County on Oct. 29, 1956, to Janice Gillespie… will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge. Helen Reese Horton PORTSMOUTH - Helen Reese Horton, 93, passed away Sept. 15, 2008. She was born in Windfall, N.C., May 15, 1915. Mrs. Horton moved to Portsmouth with her family at a young age. She was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1932. She was a devoted mother who worked diligently for her family. Mother Horton was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Church, where she touched the lives of many with her love, support, compassion and inspiration. She is survived by two sons, John Henry Reese… s will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at the BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va. Edith Freeman Howard of Petersburg, Va., formerly of Sussex, Va., departed this life Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Retreat Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James L. Freeman Sr. and Carrie Phillips Freeman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezekiel Howard, and brother, James L. Freeman Jr. Mrs. Howard was a graduate of Virginia Union University. She did graduate studies at Virginia State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and The College of William and Mary. She taught in Sussex… will commence at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Union Bethel Baptist Church, 1817 Jolliff Road, Chesapeake. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Sep 9, 2008 Jackqline Rosemary Vessia Barrett, 76, of 1307 Roundabout Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Hines Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. Sep 9, 2008 Jennifer Lynn Hall, 41, of Stuart, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, N.C. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, is in charge of arrangements. George Louis Joeckel Sr. CURRITUCK - George Louis Joeckel Sr., 93, of the 100 block of Teal Drive, died Aug. 31, 2008, in his residence. Mr. Joeckel was born in New York and was the son of the late Louis Joeckel and Johanna Bender Joeckel. He was a retired electrician, a partner at Nordling Dean Electric Company in Summit, a member of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) Ellenville, N.Y., and he was a member of the Jephthah Masonic Lodge No. 232 AF&AM, Rockaway, N.J. He was a former member of the Pine Lakes… JOHNSON, Richard W. "Skinose," of Richmond, departed this life September 7, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Funeral notice later. Wayne A. Johnson SEDLEY - Wayne Alexander Johnson of St. Luke Road died Sept. 1, 2008. A visitation will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of William M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc. Sep 9, 2008 A funeral for Judy Arnold Rea, 53, of Skyview Trail, Martinsville, who died Sept. 4, 2008, was held Monday at Norris Funeral Services with Pastor Bobby Rakes officiating. Burial was in Henry Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Butch Farley, Jody Williams, Guy Kesterson, Dennis Hunley, B.J. Boyd, Harry Manns and Patrick Holbrook. Lester L. Kelley, 87, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangement by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge. 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000. will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. The burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences can be made to the family at Ms. Mildred Lockhart, of 305 N. 3½ Ave., Hopewell, Va., departed this life Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Riverview on the Appomattox, Hopewell, 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 . Louis Maynard Martin Louis Maynard Martin, 68, of L.P. Bailey Memorial Highway, Nathalie, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth Faye Crews Martin. Mr. Martin was born in Halifax County on Sept. 27, 1939, a son of the late John Maynard Martin and Sybil Doris Morrison Martin. He was a member of Childrey Baptist Church, a veteran of the Virginia National Guard and a retired agent for Southern Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance. In addition to his wife, he… MacArthur A. Manuel VIRGINIA BEACH - MacArthur A. Manuel, 50, of the 400 block of Barberton Drive, passed away Aug. 27, 2008, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was the son of the late Tiotimo and Flora Manuel. He was a technician with A&E Television Repair and a member of the Friendship Society of Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Celest V. Manuel; his daughter, Gemma Antiquin of Belgium; his son, Mark Cayaba of Virginia Beach; and three… Mary Alley Manuel, 91, of Dublin, Va., passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va. Robert Steven "JR" Martin Jr. LYNDHURST Robert Steven "JR" Martin Jr., 49, of Lyndhurst, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, from injur-ies of a motorcycle accident. Born May 22, 1959, in Staun-ton, he was a son of Robert Steven Sr. and Jody Rosemary (Oelshlagel) Martin. He was employed as an auto body technician for Baugher Chevrolet-Buick of Waynes-boro, was an avid sportsman, enjoyed restoring cars, riding his motorcycle and going to bike week with his friends in Myrtle Beach, South… Sep 9, 2008 The funeral for Mary Elizabeth Shively, 74, of Bassett, who died Sept. 6, 2008, was held Monday at Bassett Funeral Service, South Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Spangenberg officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Gerald Deatherage, Jim Martin, Ben Whitlock, David Seay, Joe Hairston, Robert Wade, Chris Lampkin, Nelson Thomas, Ben Rea, David Mills, Allen Hall and Eric Hairston. McDUFFY, Pauline, departed this life September 3, 2008. Arrangements by Peggy Ann Siner McGee, of Fairlawn, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford, Va. Mr. Barrington Meade, of 7119 Hunt Road, Jarratt, Va., died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at the Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, Emporia, Va. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jones -Peace Funeral Service, 13013 Park Ave., Stony Creek, Va. MELTON, Bruce W. The family of Bruce W. Melton invites all who knew and loved him to come and celebrate his life at a memorial service at Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanics-ville this Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m. www.fairmountchristian.org s will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Crowe's Funeral Home, Rutherfordton, N.C. Crowe's Mortuary and Harrison Funeral Home are assisting the family. . He was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he was ordained a deacon in 1966 and taught a Friday night Bible class for 10 years. He was also a former deacon and Sunday school teacher for 25 years at Deep Creek Baptist Church and was active in the church Benevolent Fund Work. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nell C. Miller; his daughter, Gail Miller Walker and husband Donald of Chesapeake; his son, Jackie Miller and wife Jean of Elizabeth City, N.C.; three grandchildren, Alan Anderson and… Moses, Frances Elizabeth Burnette Frances Elizabeth Burnette Moses, 86, of Lynchburg, died on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Motley, Virginia Hargrove Fulghum MOTLEY, Virginia Hargrove Fulghum, age 94, of Richmond, widow of William Lewis Motley, died September 8, 2008. She was born in Louisburg, N.C., the daughter of the late James B. Fulghum and Virginia Ridout Fulghum. She was predeceased by her brothers, James Lee Fulghum, Jesse Dean Fulghum and James Elijah Fulghum; and her sisters, Kathleen F. Davis and Bertha F. Wray. She is survived by her sons, Donald Lee Motley and his wife, Marlene S. Motley, and William L. Motley Jr., all of Richmond; four… MURPHY, William Russell, 83, of Merry Point, died September 8, 2008. Mr. Murphy was elected in 1971 to the Virginia House of Delegates and served for two terms, during which his bill for the School of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Polytechnic Institute was passed, enabling the establishment of the school. In 1976, he was elected by the General Assembly as General District Court Judge for Prince William County. Judge Murphy was awarded the William and Mary Alumni Medallion for distinguished service to the… Kenneth Lee O'Donnell Kenneth Lee O'Donnell 53 of Culpeper died Sunday, September 7,2008 in the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born December 23, 1954 in Front Royal and was the husband of the late Linda Smith O'Donnell. He is also preceded in death by a step son, Andy Marks. He was owner and operator of O'Donnell Tree Service in Culpeper. Kenneth is survived by his parents, Collier and Margaret Woodward O'Donnell of Madison; two brothers, Alan R. O'Donnell of West Virginia… Jeffery "Jeff" Lynn Ozmore, "The Wizard," 51, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Sept. 6, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born Nov. 22, 1955, he was the son of the late Spencer C. Ozmore and Dorothy Link Ozmore. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1976. He had a love for the outdoors, was an avid fisherman, and loved Dale Earnhardt. Jeff is survived by a daughter, Megan Nicole Ozmore of Dinwiddie; a brother, Steven C. Ozmore (Joann)… will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Lamb Family Cemetery, Chapel Hill, N.C. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at s 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, First Baptist Church, Magazine St., Pulaski. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. John Harvey Perdue Stuarts Draft John Harvey Perdue, 87, a resident of Stuarts Draft, died Monday morning, September 8, 2008, at his residence. Arrangements were pending at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home Monday evening. will be Saturday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. in Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, is in charge. .com. . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. by the pond at the family estate in Ivor. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your local volunteer fire department or rescue squad. Condolences may be registered online at PRESTON, Duane Irving, of Ivor, Va., died suddenly on Friday, September 5, 2008, from an aortic abdominal aneurysm. Mr. Preston was born January 30, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, the second of seven children of the late Warrant Officer Roy W. Preston and Dorothy H. Preston. Commander Preston served honorably in the United States Coast Guard for more than 26 years until his retirement in 1987. He was commanding officer at various duty stations, and captain on several Coast Guard cutters during his career.… Frederick W. Price Sr., 85, of Roanoke, died Monday, September 8, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. and anytime at "Serenity Place" 301 Snake Run Road. The interment will be at "Serenity Place" at a later date. The family suggests that memorial donations in Ruth's name may be made to Dunlap Fire and Rescue Squad, 4115 Midland Trail Road, Covington, Va. 24426 or to the Mountain Regional Hospice Volunteer Fund, P.O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, Va. 24426. in the church fellowship hall. Garrett Funeral Home-Ashley Chapel, Ahoskie, is serving the Pruette family. Sandra Annette Puckett, 65, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Ragland, Mildred Agatha Leslie Mildred Agatha Leslie Ragland, 93 of Roanoke passed away Monday, September 8, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. REAMES, Daisy May Park, died Sunday, September 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Irwin and Ruth Sherer Park; husband of 51 years, Willard Anderson Reames Jr.; and sister, Nellie Park Watson and her husband, The Rev. Ira B. Watson Jr. Her B.A. degree was earned from Madison College. She was secretary of the Aeolian Club and was the first person to be chosen as chapel organist for all four years, which required the approval of the College President and her parents. Secretary of the… s 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, First Church of the Brethren, Pulaski. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. Ryder, Gay Josephine "Claytor" Gay Josephine "Claytor" Ryder Gay Josephine "Claytor" Ryder, 89, widow of Paul B. Ryder, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. She was born April 21, 1919 in Crimora, a daughter of the late Dorsey and Nannie Blackwell Claytor. Prior to retirement, following 25 years of service, she had been employed at General Electric. She was a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church, where she had severed many years and touched many lives as a devoted… SAUNDERS, Roland, 79, of Richmond, Va., departed this life September 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; nine children, 28 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be offered online at www.mem.com. will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Natural Bridge Baptist Church in Natural Bridge, Va. Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, Va. 23666. will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. Lettie M. Sessoms PAMONA, Calif. - Lettie Mae Sessoms died Sept. 4, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Missionary Church of Powellsville, N.C. Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge. will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, Va. will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from the Chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va. .com. 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. SPITTLE, Mrs. Alice L., 86, of Lancaster, Va., died Monday, September 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William E. Spittle; one son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Aletha Spittle of Culpeper, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Gerald Matthews of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Linda and Greg Funk of Culpeper, Va.; seven grandchildren, Anita McGill of Stephen City, Va., William Matthews of Myrtle Beach, S.C., William Spittle II of Suffolk, Va., Allen Spittle of Culpeper, Kenneth Funk of… Stading, Thomas Edward "Big T" STADING, Thomas Edward "Big T.," 62, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gloria J. Stading; two sons, Myles J. and his wife, Darlene Stading, Thomas C. and his wife, Angela Stading; three sisters, Patricia, Kay and Sharon; a brother, Terry; and nine grandchildren, T.C., Ashley, Austin, Amber, Zoie, Jace, Falyn, Hillary and Bradley. Big T. served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he was a member of American Legion Post 90… . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters or the Virginia Beach Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com. s will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Burton White officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Flint Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Emily Smith, 2536 Booker T. Washington Highway, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street,… TATE, Barbara S., went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2008. She is survived by sons, William and Clinton Tate; daughter, Maxine Tate; grand-daughter, Kierra Tate; and grandson, Terrell Tate. Memorial services will be held at Living Water Christian Fellowship, 5108 Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, Richmond, Va. 23227, on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 p.m. A homegoing service will be held Wednesday in Baltimore, Md. Contact 804-240-6508. Irene Taylor NORFOLK - Irene Taylor of the 300 block of W. 28th St. died Sept. 6, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Cathedral of Faith Chesapeake. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk chapel, is in charge. s will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Nicopolis United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Nicopolis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. THOMAS, Mrs. Lillian C., entered eternal rest on September 7, 2008. The staff of W.S. Watkins & Son is serving her family. Oscar Lee Tillotson BUFFALO JUNCTION - Oscar Lee Tillotson, 87, widower of Gladys Tillotson, died Sept. 8, 2008, at Meadowview Terrace. Mr. Tillotson was the son of Hamlin Mayes and Myrtie Hall Tillotson. He was born in Buffalo Junction and moved to Norfolk in 1940 to work at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. After serving in the Army during World War II, he returned to the shipyard retiring after 36 years. He was then a contract supervisor for Moon Engineering for eight years. He was a member of Larchmont… Tipton, Elizabeth Hodges "Betty" TIPTON, Elizabeth Hodges "Betty," 80, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Brook View Nursing Home, Farmville, Va. Born on December 4, 1927 and a lifelong resident of Keysville, Va., she was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. John A. Tipton Jr. She graduated from State Teachers College (Longwood University) and received her master's degree from Madison (James Madison University). She wrote for the Charlotte Gazette and the Farmville Herald for many years. She is survived by her… will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. Clarence P. Stinnie Clarence P. Stinnie, 54, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was called from his earthly home early on Friday morning, Sept-ember 5, 2008. Clarence P. Stinnie was born on May 4, 1954, in Charlottes-ville, Virginia, to the late Eva May Loving Stinnie and Leroy Michael Stinnie Sr. Preceding him in death was a brother, Michael; and a sister, Patricia. Clarence was a good family man, dedicated to his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. Many liked to be aro-und him because he made them… Charles Boyd Van Meter Sr., of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008, at Pulaski Community Hospital. Mr. Van Meter was the son of the late Aden and Victoria Van Meter. He grew up in Williamson, W.Va., where he attended and graduated from Williamson High School. He also attended West Virginia University for four years where he was active in various campus organizations, a member of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and graduated with a bachelor's of science degree. s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the graveside at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. WALLS, Vivian L. Wilds, 95, of Richmond, departed this life on September 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Linwood Walls. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn, with whom she lived; sister, Venice Southward; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; many devoted nieces and nephews, and her lifetime church family at Montrose Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, at Washington Memorial Park. Arrangements… Ruth W. Warren WILLIAMSTON - Ruth Arlean White Warren, 92, formerly of Washington, N.C., died Sept. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Walker Funeral Home, Windsor. at 7 p.m. Please share your love and condolences with family at www.mem.com. s will be private. The Willey family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182. Kelly Michelle Williams, 49, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. WILSON, James Linwood, 79, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Bianca Wilson; his son, James Linwood Wilson Jr. and his wife, Karen Wilson. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dutton, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease… 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, with Don Wilson presiding at the family cemetery in Algoma, Rt 602, Callaway. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. WIMMER, Audrey Meador, 85, died Monday, September 8, 2008 in Roanoke. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Harold R. Meador. She is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Wanda and Stuart Boblett, Brenda and G. L. Quesenberry, Kathryn and Allen LaVoie and Molly and Bob Pinner; eight grandchildren and stepgrandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Stella Couch, Jenny Boitnott, Nancy Setliff; and brothers, Maurice Holt and Sammy Holt. The family will receive friends… s will be held 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home Chapel. s will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park, 613 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to a charity of your choice. Swindell Funeral and Cremation Services of Hertford, N.C., is in charge. Adelle Young PORTSMOUTH - Adelle Young of the 1600 block of Cavalier Blvd. died Aug. 29, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in First Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes, Norfolk chapel, is in charge. Rose A. Zamperini VIRGINIA BEACH - Rose A. Zamperini, 88, formerly of Jasper Court in Norfolk and a resident of Marian Manor, passed away Sept. 7, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital. A native of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Rowan and the widow of Angelo L. Zamperini. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Charles Zamperini and wife Hazel of Virginia Beach and Thomas Robert Croxton and wife Irene of Elizabeth City, N.C.; five grandchildren, Shawn Angelo Zamperini, Kristin… |
| | Shirley Atkinson Dawson, 81, of Fredericksburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. |
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