| APRIL, Martin Robin "Marty," died on September 8, 2008. Mr. April was born in Washington, D.C. on October 13, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Israel and Myrtle Robin April; and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Marr April of Mech-anicsville; son, Brian Doggett; daughter-in-law, April; and grandchildren, Britney and Ashley, all of Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia April Coshland and Gilbert Coshland of… will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. s will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, from Rocky Mount Church of God with Pastor Travis Gore and the Rev. Charles Rose officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Pastor Travis Gore, Dr. Robert Strong, and Carilion Hospice of Franklin County for their love and support during our loved one's illness. A very special thank you to Dr. Lindsay Sherrard for her compassion shown to our father. May God richly bless you all. The family will… at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Patricia Anne Turner Barker, 58, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2008. Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by her parents, James K. and Juanita N. Turner. She was an associate in the Paint and Hardware department at Walmart in Bonsack and a member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Bobby "Bob" Barker; daughter, Jennifer P. Stroupe, of Roanoke; son, James Russell Philpott and wife, Patra, of Salem; grandchildren, Angel Kenyi,… BARDEN, Nancy R., 58, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, James Barden; sons, Thomas L. Jr. and his wife, Tina Lipscomb, Scott Lipscomb and his fianc‚e, Cathy; granddaughter, Courtney Lipscomb; stepdaughter, Crystal Barden; stepson, Jamie Barden. Nancy loved to spend her spare time scrapbooking, and she was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday (today) at the Morrissett Funeral… Bessie Mae Waid Basham, 85, of Botetourt County, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. will be at 3 p.m. today in the Bond family cemetery. Evans Funerals and Cremations is in charge. to follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood will officiate. Condolences may be offered to the family at BARONE, Nicole Denise, age 28, of Midlothian, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. She is survived by her son, Chase Kameron Williams, whom she loved so dearly; her parents, Mike and Darlene Barone; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; her two best friends in life, Maggie Cox and Stephanie Ferguson, who were among the many, many friends Nicole had; and her three-year-old class at Child Time Learning Center. Nicole was joined in death by her soulmate, Danny Cain. One of Nicole's gifts was her ability to relate… Carolyn Marie Bunch TARBORO - Carolyn Marie Bunch, 46, died Sept. 5, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Sandy Point Missionary Baptist Church. Puckett-Purkett Funeral Service Inc. is in charge. s will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Harrison Funeral Chapel, Lexington, Va. s will be held Oct. 24, 2008, at 10 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery where she will be interred with her beloved husband, Frederick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seton Youth Shelter, 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Inquiries to Monaghan Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, Va., (804) 427-2000. BROADDUS, Judith Johnson, 68, of Mechanicsville, passed away September 4, 2008. The widow of Robert D. Broaddus Sr., she is survived by her sons, Bobby and his wife, Brenda, Pat and his wife, Jackie, and David and his wife, Angela; grandchildren, Robby and Jason Broaddus, Shannon Melton, Jimmy, Hunter and Austin Broaddus; great-grandchild, Mackenzie Melton; brothers, Ralph Johnson and wife, Sandra, Allen Lickladder and wife, Sarah, and Bill Venner and his friend, Charlotte; sister-in-law, Dotsey Broaddus;… CLARKE, Mary M., of Chester, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va. (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. was held Sept. 4, in Florida where Lottie is now resting in peace next to husband Jerry. Donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, 32162. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk. Following the interment, the family will receive friends for a repast at the Deep Creek Center, 2901 Margaret Booker Drive, Chesapeake, off of George Washington Highway, 487-8841. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family's guestbook at Dorothy B. Cuffee PORTSMOUTH - Dorothy B. Cuffee, 77, of Median Place, passed away Sept. 5, 2008, in her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1931, to the late William and Bessie Blake formerly of Norfolk. She was the widow of Filmore S. Cuffee Sr. Mrs. Cuffee was a faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where she served in numerous ministries. She retired from Norfolk Bag Co. and the Portsmouth school system. Dorothy was a member of the Survivor Club and Lane Memorial Tent No. 185. She is survived by… COLLINS, Ethel Ferrell, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2008. She is survived by her son, Anthony Collins and his wife, Emily; grandchildren, Clint and his wife, Michelle Collins, Nikki Collins; six great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Frank Clark, Peggy and Junnie Schwartz, and Lucille Wimmer; brother and sister-in-law, Rudy and Mae Ferrell. Services are private. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tucker Pavilion, Chippenham Campus,… s regularly, but also helping the congregation whenever and with whatever was needed. When it was time to raise her family, she retired from teaching yet returned as a substitute in later years. For several years, she was an active member of the Springdale Forest Park Lions Club. Patricia was a collector of angels yet anyone who knew her knew she herself was an angel to all. Patricia was predeceased by her younger brother, John Robert Quinn and her beloved mother, Paula Ann Meredith Quinn. She leaves to… s at Harmer Funeral Home, 304-592-2500. Theresa Lee "Terri" Day Theresa Lee "Terri" Day, age 57, of Spotsylvania, died Friday, September 5, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital. Mrs. Day was the Virginia State Auxiliary Chaplain of the Gideons International, a member of Hebron Baptist Church, and was a retired Christian school teacher. Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years, Raymond Day; three sons, Michael Day, of Pensacola, Fla., Matthew Day and Nathan Day, both of Fredericksburg; one daughter, Kimberly Haywood, of… DANIEL, Corinne, 79, of Richmond, passed away quietly to her Heavenly home Monday, September 8, 2008 at Covenant Woods, Mechanics-ville, Va., after a long and courageous illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard Braxton and Nannie Thrift Daniel; brothers, James, Herbert, George, Lewis and Douglas Daniel; sisters, Ethel Moon and Nancy Heinicke. She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Fary; brother, Ben Daniel and sister-in-law, Dorothy Daniel, of Gloucester. She is also survived by many nieces and… DENTON, Randall Scott Jr., 35, of King William, Va., died suddenly Monday, September 8, 2008. He is survived by his loving parents, Scott and Debbie Denton; a sister, Kami; a brother, Casey; grandfather, E.S. "Papa" Denton; aunt, Robin D. May; uncles, Selden Denton and Steve Lett; Cheryl Rogers; and many other family members. He had a lot of friends and was well-liked by all. A memorial service will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers,… 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 the chapel of 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. DIXON, Bernard Melvin, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008. He graduated from Maury High School, Norfolk, and attended the VPI-William and Mary College Extension, now known as Old Dominion University. In WWII, he served his country as a member of the United Sates Navy. He was an active member of Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church for over 40 years. He was the youngest of three children of the late Ida Ethel Otey and Charles DeWitt Dixon. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53… Eacho Sr., Charles Scott "Bushwacker" DUNCAN, Edgar, of Richmond, Va., entered eternal rest on September 9, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family. EACHO, Charles Scott "Bushwacker" Sr., 59, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2008. He is survived by his devoted sister, Brenda Redford and her husband, Jimmy, of Highland Springs, and his many extended loving family members and friends. Charles was a long distance driver for Heartland Transportation, a man who was very talented with his hands, who loved all kinds of music, leather jackets, boots, his soft-tail Harley, his Monte-Carlo, and life! He was a Vietnam veteran of… EARLY, Rex George, 86, of Henrico, left us to be with the Lord after a brief illness on September 7, 2008. He was born in Riverside, Calif., on April 24, 1922, and raised on the Pueblo Indian Reservation in Paquate, N.M. In WWII, he proudly served as an Airplane Armorer Gunner on a B-17, completing 27 missions with the 8th Air Force 96th Bomb Group (H) over continental Europe. After the war, Rex graduated from Catholic University of America with a degree in Architectural Engineering. He was loyal employee… Annie Adams Elmore Annie Adams Elmore 95 of Madison, formerly of Reform, Alabama died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Autumn Care in Madison. She was the daughter of the late Oscar Martin and Mary Skelton Martin and wife of the late Grady Elmore. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 60 years, Earl Woodville Adams. She attended Hebron Lutheran Church after moving to Madison. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Adams Price and her husband Bill of Madison; two sons, Joe Earl Adams and Bobby W.… Melissa Eure VIRGINIA BEACH - Melissa "Mama Daughter" Eure, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt and friend, slipped away quietly into her heavenly home Sept. 5, 2008. Mama Daughter, as she was affectionately called, was 104 years of love and wisdom. She was born Aug. 6, 1904, to Sallie Hunter and Rufus Eure in Princess Anne County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers and a grandson, Jessie A. Dillard Jr. Left to cherish her… will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Conway Cemetery. Sykes Funeral Service Inc. is in charge. ELLIS, Ernest Saunders, age 87, of Midlothian, passed away September 9, 2008. He was born in Wilson, N.C., to John and Carrie Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Hudson Ellis, of 66 years of marriage; three children, E. Duane Ellis and his wife, Susan, of Midlothian, Barbara Ellis Williams and her husband, Glenn, of Richmond, Michael S. Ellis and his wife, Heidi, of Midlothian; grandchildren, Mary D. Ellis, Allison E. Taylor and her husband, Adam, Rebecca Williams, Lee Ann Williams, Sean M. Ellis,… . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. will be held on Ron's birthday, September 29, 2008, in Salt Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ronald S. Gordon Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Materials Science & Engineering, Office of University Development, Virginia Tech, MC 0336, 902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24061. Brenda Lois Graham VIRGINIA BEACH - Brenda Lois Johnson Jackson Graham, 64, passed quietly and peacefully into eternal rest Sept. 6, 2008. A native of Savannah, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Herman J. Sr. and Dotha Owens Johnson. She received her B.A. from Savannah State University. She received her nursing degree from Bronx Community College and masters of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Georgia. During her career in nursing, she had been a professor of nursing at… at Akard Funeral Home and will go in precession to the cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the excellent care that they provided for our loved one. Email condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, Tenn., 423-989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Graybill. HACKETT, Mary Frances Mitchell Mary Frances Mitchell Hackett Frances Mitchell Hackett, 86, of Madison Heights, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late William Selby "Bill" Hackett, who passed away Nov. 17, 1998. Born Sept. 26, 1921, in Madison Heights, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lee Mitchell and the late Mildred Eliza Tyree Mitchell. Mrs. Hackett was a seamstress for most of her life and was a member of Madison Heights Christian Church. She is… s will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va. will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, Va. Norma B. Hamm VIRGINIA BEACH - Norma Jewel Blevins Hamm, 87, passed away Sept. 8, 2008, in Decatur, Ala. She was born March 9, 1921, in Ashland, Ky., to the late Watt Blevins and Martha Jane Brown Blevins. She is survived by two sons, Jimmie Heisler Sr. of Decatur and David Hamm of Somerville, Fla.; two daughters, ,Deborah Gibson of Grandy, N.C., and Jane Reed of Decatur; 12 grandchildren, Krista Hill of Cleveland, Tenn., Jimmie Heisler Jr. of Elba, Ala., Desiree Hamm, David Hamm, Danielle Hamm and Paul… 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… 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. Sep 10, 2008 The funeral for Harry E. Mize Sr., 74, of Bassett, who died Sept. 8, 2008, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount, after battling cancer for two years, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Pastors Bobby Rakes and Ron Peal will officiate. Burial will be in Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Valley Drive Baptist Church,… for the procession to the church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Contributions may be made to the NSU Scholarship Fund, c/o Shelia Haynes Mallory. Condolences may be offered to the family at HANCOCK, Ella Katharyn, of Richmond, was born May 31, 2008 and peacefully went to Heaven on September 3, 2008. Cherishing her precious memory are her parents, David and Christi; brother, Dawson; sister, Sierra; grandparents, Bill and Jackie Cozens and Robert and Doris Hancock; great-grandmother, Katharine Hancock; uncles and aunts, Lloyd and Karen Cozens, Randy and Mary Lee Morris, Todd Hancock and Kevin Hancock; she was also cherished by her seven cousins, Paul, Christian, Elizabeth and Patrick Cozens,… will be held at a later date in North Carolina. Harris Funeral Home is in charge. s will be held Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, www.mullinsfuneral home.com. 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, John Holley, Sammie Holley and Ted 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,… Helen Reese Horton PORTSMOUTH - Helen Reese Horton, 93, passed away Sept. 5, 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… WILSON, Amos Sr., of Richmond, departed this life September 9, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. HERMAN, Janel, 43, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2008 after battling a brain tumor with remarkable strength, courage, and dignity for over four years. Janel was preceded in death by her father, Norman S. Herman. She is survived by her mother, Ardeth S. Herman of Mechanicsville; special aunt and uncle, Devon and Cathy Smith of North Carolina; other aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Janel was a graduate of James Madison University and J. Sargeant… Sep 10, 2008 The funeral for John Cephas Mason, 99, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 6, 2008, was held Tuesday at Chatham Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Doug Boaz, Jerry Boaz, Richard Boaz, Will Martin, John T. Mason II, Eddie Stone, J.W. Trull, Randy Trull and Talmadge Wade. Arrangements were by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville. Lizzie Jones Lizzie "Shorty" Jones, 85, of Hunter Road, Brookneal, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Ms. Jones was born in Campbell County, Jan. 8, 1923, daughter of the late David William Jones and Dolly Jones Jones. She was a member of Childrey Baptist Church and a retired farmer. She is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Francis and husband, Woodie, of Nathalie and Bessie Jones of Brookneal, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one… Sep 10, 2008 The funeral for Jackqline Rosemary Vessia Barrett, 77, of 1307 Roundabout Road, Martinsville, who died Sept. 8, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at noon Friday at Hines Funeral Services Chapel with Elder Gordon Warren officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for a half-hour before the service Friday and other times at the home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 19, 1931, to Tirafius Vessia and… Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) Sep 10, 2008 Jerry Smith, 61, of New Rochelle, N.Y., and formerly of Martinsville, died Sept. 6, 2008. He was born in Henry County on Oct. 29, 1946, to Charlie Smith and Eula Gravely Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings. Surviving are by one daughter, Alisa Smith of New Rochelle; two sons, Gregory Smith and James Adams, both of New Rochelle; four brothers, John Smith and Jessie “Smitty” Smith of New Rochelle, and Julius Smith and Jerome Smith, both of… Arazae Andre Johnson, 20, of Roanoke, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. HOWARD, Edith F., of Petersburg, Va., died September 7, 2008 at Retreat Hospital. Surviving are her daughter, Carri Howard Hill; son-in-law, Broderick Hill Sr.; grand-daughter, Christen Marie Hill; grandsons, Broderick Alonzo Hill Jr. and Benjamin Howard Hill; two sisters, Ethel F. Ruffin and Theresa F. Brown; brother, Phillip Freeman (Dina); a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and the St. Joseph's Catholic Church family. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, at Joseph Catholic… Iola Copeland Jones FRANKLIN - Iola Copeland Jones of Carrsville Highway died Sept. 8, 2008. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Como, N.C. Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. JONES, Floyd Sr., of Richmond, departed this life, September 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by two sons, Allen L. Jones and Wilbert L. Jones. He is survived by two sons, Floyd Jones Jr. and Ralph A. Jones (Gayle); three daughters, Gloria Taylor (Richard L.), Cynthia J. Atkins (Marvin), Jacqueline A. Jones Malone (Reginald); one brother, Raymond Jones (Carolyn); two sisters, Lucille J. Long and Eleanor J. Taylor (Cleveland); 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren;… Sep 10, 2008 The funeral for June D. Smith, 72, of Bassett, who died Sept. 6, 2008, was held Tuesday at Bassett Funeral Service South Chapel with the Rev. Michael Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were R.J. Scott, Dwayne Roberts, Dave Foley, Joseph Torango, Jimmie Dalton, Kevin Wilkerson and Greg Wilkerson. Mavis H. Lassiter AULANDER - Mavis H. Lassiter, 84, of the 200 block of Millennium Road, died Sept. 6, 2008. A funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. in Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church. Garrett Funeral Home, Ashley Chapel, is in charge. Sep 10, 2008 Laura Fine Roach, 90, of 89 Remington Drive, Bassett, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008, at Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va. William Henry Lewis William Henry Lewis, 69, born March 28, 1939, of Fork Union, VA, Fluvanna Co., passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2008 at the UVA Hospital, Charlottesville, VA. He was the son of the late Mattie Roberts Lewis and Ananias Lewis of Fluvanna Co. He was also the brother of the late Fred D. Lewis and Barbara Roberts Opie. Affectionately known as Bill to his wife and Sonny to his family, he worked for the Smithsonian Institute for 25 years as a painter. He retired disabled… JONES, Josephine Thelma, of LaPlata, Md., beloved mother of Lemuel Jones (Valerie), died Thursday, September 4, 2008. She is survived by a sister, Charlene Morris; three grandchildren, Camesha, Ebony, and Wesley; niece, Chiconne Morris; nephew, Megel Morris; cousin, Gloria Redmond; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2008 at Union Bethel AME Church, 6810 Floral Park Rd., Brandywine, Md., 10 a.m., until homegoing services 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection… will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service, Bassett, Va. s 11 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Laurel Grove Presbyterian church. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443. 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 MOORE, Viola "Pete" Mason, 78, widow of her beloved husband of 61 years, William H. Moore Jr. of Powhatan, passed away September 8, 2008. Vi is survived by a daughter, Barbara M. Dunbar and husband, William; two sons, Charles E. Moore and wife, Linda, William R. Moore; sister, Dell Burke; seven grandchildren, Kevin and Jonathan Dunbar, Rachel Seamans, Daniel and Joshua Moore, Brianne Adams, Matt Moore; and four great-grandchildren, Adam Seamans, William and Clarice Adams, and Ethan Moore. She was… MORRISON, Herbert Ashton Jr., was born November 17, 1926 to the late Herbert Ashton Morrison Sr. and Marie Avery Morrison. He departed this life on Saturday, September 6, 2008. He was a graduate of D. Webster Davis High School and American Academy of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. He retired from Honeywell Chesterfield Plant, formerly Allied Signal. Herbert leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years, Doris D. Morrison; two daughters, Allison M. Pierce (Paul) of Chesapeake, Va. and Dorice M. Reavis… Motley, Virginia Hargrove Fulghum MOSBY, Frank Sr., of 1762 Hungary Creek Lane, Richmond, departed this life September 9, 2008. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Funeral notice later. fedabneyfuneralhome.com Shadeed Khalil Mustafaa, 45, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100. 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… Sep 10, 2008 Nina Reeves “Doll” Hodge Gravely, 101, of 811 Brook St., Martinsville, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Martinsville. She was born in Landgraff, W.Va., on Nov. 10, 1906, to William Ramey and Minnie Carter Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Cooper Gravely; a sister, Minnie Hodge Fuller; and two brothers, William Hodge and Percy Hodge. She had been a domestic worker for many years, and she was a member of Mt. Bethel… is planned at this time. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is in charge. John Harvey Perdue STUARTS DRAFT John Harvey Perdue, 87, a resident of Stuarts Draft, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, September 8, 2008. A son of the late Oakley Homer and Mamie Mann Perdue, he was born on December 9, 1920, in Forest Hill, West Virginia, and graduated from American College, Pennsylvania (Perdue Campus). Mr. Perdue was an agent for Life Insurance of Virginia prior to his retirement in 1983 when he moved to Stuarts Draft. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Staunton, the… was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in First Baptist Church. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Union Mission of Norfolk or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Ragland, Mildred Agatha Leslie Dennie Lee Rankins AHOSKIE - Dennie Lee Rankins of the 200 block of Creedmoor Road died Sept. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Ashland Missionary Baptist Church, Merry Hill. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. s will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wilmington, Ohio. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South St., Wilmington, Ohio. For more information or to sign the registry of condolences, visit Sep 10, 2008 The funeral for Reatha “Elva” Smith Phillips, 85, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 5, 2008, was held Tuesday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. Pastor Steve Wright officiated. Burial was in Franklin Memorial Park in Rocky Mount. Pallbearers were Junior Dalton, Jackie Holcomb, John T. Holcomb, Roy Smith, Albert “Butch” Stultz, Lee Holcomb and Lynn Holcomb. . He worked for the Department of Defense as a meteorologist until he retired. He was a member of the Optimist Club, Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion and American Meteorologist Society. He was a fellow in ASHRAE. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Richard. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary L. Richard; two sons, Paul V. Richard (Cindy) and Ronald T. Richard (Anita), both of Maryland; two daughters, Therese R. Catt (Dan) of Hoover and Carol D. Bonnett (Eric) of Harvest; seven… will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Suffolk, by the Rev. D.A. Peace. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Viewing will begin Thursday at noon. The family will assemble at the funeral home Friday at 9:45 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery. Laura Fine Roach, 90, of Bassett, Va., died Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory. MYERS, Timothy L. Sr., departed this life in Lake City, S.C., September 9, 2008. ROBERTSON, Betty Bocz, thy good and faithful servant, 83, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at her home. Preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Garland Lee Robertson; and by her sister, Eleanor Manning; she is survived by daughter, Melanie Malley (Robert); son, John Robertson (Sue); three stepdaughters, Joyce Ann Traylor (T.R.), Marilyn Dale Hess (Jimmie), and Carol Weeks; two grandsons, Gregg and Jeff Ingram; sisters, Shirley McNanny (Yates Roberts) and Sophie Bocz; nieces, Sandra Kundla… ROTELLA, Caroline Covington, passed away peacefully September 7, 2008. She is now with her beloved husband, William A. Rotella; and her parents, Carrie and Chastine Covington; two sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her beloved sister, Audrey Chmielewski; nine nieces and nephews, and five great-nieces and great-nephews. She was born in Caroline County, Va., but was a lifelong resident of Mechanicsville in Hanover County. Caroline loved fashion and was a former employee of Ardley's. Caroline… 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, Natural Bridge Baptist Church. Arrangements by ParklawnWood Funeral Home, 757-827-4670. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at . Burial will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke, Va. Memorials may be made to your choice of charities or Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.richandthompson.com. James J. Sibley CHESAPEAKE - James Sibley of Lenore Trail passed away Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Old Forge, Pa., Nov. 20, 1927, he joined the U.S. Navy just short of his 18th birthday in 1945. He served honorably for 21 years and retired as a senior chief personnellman in 1966. Jim continued his career as a personnelist in the Industrial Relations Dept. of the Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF), Norfolk. Affectionately called "Papa" by many of his younger personnelist colleagues, he was revered for his… 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. 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, Coyner Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. SKINNER, Ruth Ann, a longtime resident of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on September 7, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 74. A native of Virginia, she grew up in Richmond and graduated with honors from Hollins College. She earned a Fulbright Scholarship to study Theology at the University of Leiden in Holland. Ruth Ann was an accomplished musician who played the viola in the Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia Symphony Orchestras. She was active in community affairs, serving on the Board of Trustees… 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,… Col. Frank J. Stone Frank James Stone Jr., 86, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Living Waters in Fishersville. He was born May 17, 1922, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Marie Mosier and Frank James Stone Sr. He was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. After graduating from High School in 1941, he attended Officers Candidate School and graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry in June 1942. Frank served in the United States Army for 31 years… 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. SMITH, Rufus T., of Richmond, departed this life Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. Funeral notice later. John A. Tilhou VIRGINIA BEACH - John A. Tilhou, 54, with his family by his side in their home, found eternal peace Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, 2008. He was born Jan. 2, 1954, in Medford Lakes, N.J. Basketball scholarship in hand, John attended Western Illinois with his high school sweetheart, Monica, where he graduated with honors. He then completed his law degree at The College of William & Mary in Virginia, where he obtained a JD and LLM. While residing in Virginia Beach, John and Monica started a… will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Edward Woodward and the Rev. Richard Jewell officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Church of the Brethren Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. BAILEY, Clarence Joseph Jr., 86, formerly of Richmond, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 in Bristol, Conn. Mr. Bailey was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps and the widower of Catherine R. Bailey. He was a father to Peter, Margaret, Deborah, Cathy and Paul; father-in-law to Betty, Johanna and Ken; grandfather to seven, and had a great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, Thursday, September 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral… Marius Hendricus Venhorst, 68, of Bedford, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008. Graveside 2 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2008, Greenwood Cemetery. Family visitation Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, Va. Curtis Roosevelt Via Curtis Roosevelt Via, 73, of Westminster died Sunday night, September 7, 2008, at the Carroll Hospital Center. Born October 27, 1934, in Augusta County, Virginia, he was the son of the late William King Via and Cora Belle Harris Via. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Virginia L. Via. He served in the Army and trained in the Signal Corp with special training as a message handler receiving top secret clearance as a cryptography operator and was stationed in Quarry Heights US Canal… Walker, Dorothy Lee Hawkes "Gram" THOMPSON, Mr. Davon L., of 4701 Burtfield Ct., departed this life September 8, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th Street. Funeral notice later. WALKER, Dorothy Lee Hawkes "Gram," age 86, of Richmond, departed this life Friday, September 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian Jackson Jefferson; 12 sisters and brothers; and her beloved dog, Tiffany. She leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Orie (Beverly) Hawkes of Mainesburg, Pa., and Jimmie (Josette) Hawkes of Manassas, Va.; two daughters, Gladys Wilder of Richmond, Va., and Mary D. (Albert) Fontaine of Carteret, N.J.; one brother, James Jefferson of Blackstone,… for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the family at WATSON, Daniel L., 86, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life Friday, September 5, 2008. He is survived by a devoted son, Zach Watson (Jackie); two grandchildren, Katia and Travis; and a host of relatives and friends, among them devoted, Thomas (Pete) Pleasants. Remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where services will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. Rev. Howard Cooper officiating. Interment First Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. WILLIAMS, Mildred Chandler, retired Mecklenburg County teacher, died Friday, August 29, 2008 following a brief illness. Born September 1, 1916 at Buffalo Junction, Va., she was the daughter of Belle Yancey Chandler and Seymour Graham Chandler. Her husband, Lewis Randolph Williams, predeceased her in 1997. She is survived by two sons, Lewis Randolph Williams Jr. of Fairfax, and Graham Chandler Williams of Midlothian. She has five grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Williams… 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. s will be held 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home Chapel. |
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