| 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Holy Angel Catholic Church, Mt. Airy, N.C. Arrangements by VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville. Mrs. Sarah Arlene Armstrong, affectionately known as "Mama Dear," entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mama Dear was born Sept. 23, 1912, to Nannie and Edward Ruffin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L. Armstrong Sr.; her three sisters, Marie, Ethel and Edna; and two brothers, Garland and Edward. Mama Dear dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, where she worshipped, shared and… . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to the Maison Fortune Orphanage c/o Church of St. Therese, 4137 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321. If floral donations are made, please send to the church before 10 a.m. Saturday. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Cremation Society of Hampton Roads. Phyllis F. Atkinson VIRGINIA BEACH - Phyllis Frizzell Atkinson, 80, of the 2000 block of Hen House Drive, passed away Sept. 24, 2008, in Sentara Village, Virginia Beach. A native of Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Maude and Floyd Frizzell. She was a graduate of Madison College and Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing who later worked with physician and dental offices. She enjoyed golf, the beach and most of all, shopping. She is survived by a son, Flip and Theresa Atkinson of Virginia Beach;… Phyllis Frizzell Atkinson, 80, of the 2000 block of Hen House Drive, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, in Sentara Village, Virginia Beach, Va. A native of Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of the late Maude and Floyd Frizzell. She was a graduate of Madison College and Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing who later worked with physician and dental offices. She enjoyed golf, the beach and most of all, shopping. She is survived by a son, Flip and Theresa Atkinson, of Virginia Beach; two daughters,… Kenneth B. Babb PORTSMOUTH - Kenneth B. "Choo Choo" Babb, 82, died Sept. 23, 2008. A graveside funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. Foster Funeral Home is in charge. BARNETT, Debra Nicholson, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by Louise Nicholson. She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Barnett; her son, Paul W. Barnett; her parents, Joseph and Jean Nicholson; four sisters, Brenda Begley (David), and their son, Drew, and Brenda's daughters, Lisa and Maggie; Patsy Nicholson and her son, John Joseph Nicholson; Margaret Mary Gorman and her children, Christine, Jennifer and Robert; and Kathleen… Mrs. Thelma McCray Batts, 76, of 14911 Courthouse Road, Dinwiddie, formerly of 22907 Steers Road, Petersburg, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 24, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, Battlefield Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, (804) 478-4411. Mary Bendig MOYOCK - Mary "Mae" Bendig, 87, of the 500 block of Poyners Road, passed away Sept. 23, 2008, in Chesapeake. Born in Pennsylvania, Mae was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Circle of Friends Senior Center and Housewives Brunch Bowling League, all in Aliquippa, Pa. She was also a member of Currituck Senior Center and an avid bingo player. Mae was the widow of Frank J. Bendig and is survived by a daughter, Diana Raymo and husband Skip of Moyock, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Sue… BOND, Denise Emily, 54, of Richmond, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 in The Laurels at Willow Creek. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joslyn Wood; and stepmother, Doris Wood. She is survived by her daughter, Cherie Vest and her husband, Keith; son, Gordan Roach and wife, Beth; father, Albert R. Wood; sister, Celeste "Cookie" O'Dell and her husband, Randell "Butch"; brothers, Raymond Wood and his wife, Elaine, and Thomas Wood and his wife, Kathy; grandchildren, Kenny… s noon on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. BOWLES, James G., departed this life September 22, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Della R. Bowles; son, Eric Lamont; sister, Lillian B. Cartlidge (John); niece, Alisa Cartlidge; daughter-in-law, four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law; two aunts, and one uncle; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at the Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 12 noon with Dr. Alonzo L. Lawrence officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. On Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our sister, aunt and friend, Maude Lee Talley Brown. She was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Dinwiddie County to the late Mary Hite Talley Walker and Billy Boy Talley. She was educated in the Dinwiddie School System and worked at Imperial Reading, Petersburg. She moved to Philadelphia at an early age, where she resided with ex-husband, Theodore Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Roger Talley, Paul Talley, James Talley,… .com The Bugg family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Jesse Carden Jr. NORFOLK - Jesse Carden Jr., 68, of the 700 block of Thayor St., died Sept. 7, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Hale Funeral Home. Lucia Talley Carter, 87, of Bedford, Va., died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, in Runk & Pratt Residential Adult Care, Forest. She was born November 30, 1920, in Petersburg, Va., a daughter of the late Alexander Williamson Talley and Blanche LaMont Neaves Talley. She was a graduate of State Teachers College at Radford. Lucia taught at the former Liberty Academy, Bedford Elementary School and Otterburn Academy where she was also headmistress. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she… Sarah Marie Chappell VIRGINIA BEACH - Sarah Marie Chappell, 85, of the 3400 block of MacDonald Road, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Sept. 22, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake, with the Rev. Dave Libengood officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 to 8 p.m. Please share a memory with the family at will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk by the Rev. L. Robert Graves Jr. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Fellowship Fund of Westminster Canterbury, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 201 St. Paul Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23510. Online condolences may be made to the family at Lee W. Clay, 92, of Freedom Square in Seminole, Fla., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died on Monday, September 22, 2008, at Northside Hospital. He was born in Barboursville, W.Va., and he moved to Florida in 1986 from Charleston, W.Va. In addition to being the West Virginia State Agency Manager for Modern Woodmen of America Life Insurance Society, he proudly served on their Board of Directors for eight years, before retiring at the end of 1981. He was a member of the Faith Presbyterian Church in Seminole.… Mr. Byrd Clayborne, of 108 Williams Lane, Wakefield, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841. Please visit our establishments at www.blandenterprisesinc.com for further information. will be Dr. Barney Jamison, Sonny Bloxom, O.A. Spady and Maynard Gwaltney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Luke's Church, 14477 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield, VA 23430 or the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431. Condolences may be registered online at will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Roanoke with Military Honors presented by the DAV. Bishop Chad Dingess will officiate. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Coffey family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. to celebrate the life of Mr. Colley will be held 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home with the Rev. Miriam Mick and the Rev. Russell Morrison officiating. Mr. Colley is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn Merrix Colley; his mother, Clara A. Colley, of Salem, Va.; a son, Mike Merrix, of Lancaster; a sister, Leketa White, of Roanoke, Va.; a sisterin-law, Sandi Merrix, of Radford, Va.; a brother-in-law, David White, of Roanoke, Va.; two nieces, Amy Lucas, of Roanoke,… Pauline D. Curling PORTSMOUTH - Services for Pauline Deans Curling will be held at 10 a.m. today in The Alliance Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. DABNEY, Phyllis Godette, 77, of Little Plymouth, departed this life Friday, September 19, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Jacob Dabney; four children, Cornell, Catrina, Calvert and Colette; two grandchildren, Desiree and Kiana; as well as other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Escobrook Baptist Church. Interment in the church cemetery. The viewing will be 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the J.K. Redmond Funeral Home. at the church. Trish touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Weekday Educational Programs at Grace United Methodist Church, 1209 Country Club Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Patricia Ann Eppes, 48, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on Sept. 22, 2008, at Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Henrico County, Va. She was the daughter of Elsie M. Eppes and the late James M. Eppes. She graduated from the Nottoway County School System, Nottoway, Va., and attended Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville, Va. She was a member of High Rock Baptist Church, Rice, Va., and was employed as a medical records supervisor at Bon Secours Health System, Henrico, Va. She leaves to cherish her… Mrs. Fannie H. Winfield Epps, 94, of 3401 Dupuy Road, Ettrick, departed this life Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at John Randolph Medical Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1914, in Sussex County, to the late Waverly Harris and Gertrude Parham Harris. She Joined Jerusalem Baptist Church at an early age and later moved her membership to Galilee Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconess Board, sang in the church choir and was most known for singing solos. Fannie was a member of the Petersburg Chapter # 33 Order… Shelia F. Eunice PORTSMOUTH - Shelia Faye Eunice, 55, of the 4200 block of Scott St., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in her residence. A native of Portsmouth, she was a retired department manager for Wal-Mart and a member of the DAV Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, G. Taylor Eunice; four brothers, Kenneth Insley and wife Connie of Salvo, N.C., Gary Insley and wife Debbie of Phoenix, Charles Insley Jr. and wife Robin and Ray Insley and wife Betty Jo, all of Portsmouth; and a sister-in-law, Frances… Bobby Earl Eure WINTON - Bobby Earl Eure, 66, died Sept. 23, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Holly Springs Baptist Church. Garrett Funeral Home-Ashley is in charge. FARRELL, Bridget T., of McLean, Va., passed away on Monday, September 22, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Walter J. Farrell; mother of Dr. Michael (Susan) Farrell and Patrick Farrell, both of Richmond, Va., Steven (Ketty) Farrell and Ann (Joel) Pulliam, both of Northern Virginia; sister of May Killiam and Elizabeth O'Connor. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Murphy Falls Church Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad St. (Rte. 7), where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6… FERGUSON, Stuart Branch, 86, of Richmond, passed away on September 23, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances S. Ferguson; three daughters, Beverley F. Rackley, Isabell F. Gold and Gayle F. Close; 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Stuart was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of the Babcock Masonic Lodge #322 AF and AM. He was also a retired Railroad Engineer of RF&P. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S.… Retired Lt. Col William Joseph Flaherty Jr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at McGuire Veterans Hospital. Mr. Flaherty was the son of the late William J. Flaherty Sr. and Jane O. Flaherty of Shenandoah, Pa. Mr. Flaherty's military career included service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and a distinguished 20-year tenure with the United States Army that included service in the Korean conflict and Vietnam. He retired from Fort Lee, Army Quartermaster in 1972. He and… FLAHERTY, Lt. Col. (ret.) William Joseph Jr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at McGuire Veterans Hospital. Mr. Flaherty was the son of the late William J. Flaherty Sr. and Jane O. Flaherty of Shenandoah, Pa. Mr. Flaherty's military career included service in the U.S. Navy during WWII and a distinguished 20-year tenure with the United States Army that included service in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He retired from Ft. Lee Army Quartermaster in 1972. He and his… FORD, Ann Perry Washborn, wife of Peter M. Ford, passed away September 23, 2008. She is survived by her mother, Marie P. Washborn; her brothers, Ken and Jay Washborn; mother-in-law, Ruth G. Ford; sister-in-law, Tina Parker. Donations in her memory may be sent to Bon Secours Hospice. . Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jason R. Freiwald Memorial Fund at Navy Federal Credit Union. Condolences may be offered to the family at was held Sept. 24 at Holly Lawn Cemetery. Parr Funeral Home is in charge. GREGORY, Winston Lee, of 3207 Fendall Ave., departed this life September 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Gregory; mother, Mabel Gregory Coleman; father, Winston Lee Harris; sisters, Jane Jefferson and Ruby Gregory; and one brother, Earnest Gregory. He is survived by one son, Winston Lee Gardner; one daughter, Champayne Miller; stepdaughters, Denise Carter and Marjorie Fauntleroy; stepson, Ricky Johnson; grandsons, Jahiem Gardner, Keron Fowler and Myshawn Carter; granddaughters, Leshawn… Grimstead U.S.M.C., GSgt. Kevin Kevin L. Grimstead WICHITA, Kan. - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Kevin L. Grimstead, 32, died Sept. 23, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Tangie; sons, Trevor and Adrian; parents, Joe and Debbie Gattenby of Wichita; brothers, Steve Grimstead and Devin (Melissa) Gattenby, both of Wichita, and Duke Grimstead Jr. and Josh Grimstead, both of Asheboro, N.C.; grandparents, Jeanette Wilkerson, Lank and Barbara Malbone, all of Virginia Beach, Earl Gattenby of Blocker, Okla., Morris and Ann Wade of Krebs, Okla.;… will be held at a later date at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va. Donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 490 Westfield Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Notes to the family may be left at www.mem.com. Hansbrough, Livingston Chancellor "Pete" HANSBROUGH, Livingston Chancellor "Pete," died Monday, September 22, 2008 in Henrico County, Virginia. He was 95. He was born in 1913 in Salem, Virginia, the son of the late Livingston Chancellor Hansbrough Sr. and the late Louise Logan Hansbrough Apperson. He attended Roanoke College, where he was a Sigma Chi. As a young man, he worked for several New Deal programs, surveying for the Tennessee Valley Authority and working with the Civilian Conservation Corps. He worked for many years as a general… Ethyl M. Hawkins VIRGINIA BEACH - Ethyl M. Hawkins, 91, of the 6400 block of Auburn Drive, passed away Sept. 23, 2008, in Beth Shalom Nursing Home. A native of Gadsden, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethyl Mitchell and the widow of Harry M. Hawkins Sr. She is survived by her two sons, Harry M. Hawkins and wife Bonnie of Herbert, N.C., and Dewitt A. Hawkins and wife Brenda of Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Daniel M. Hawkins of Portsmouth and Teresa H. Alberson, Dewitt A. Hawkins Jr. and… will be held at 4 p.m. today at Lighthouse Pointe, 933 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at Stella R. Heckstall WINDSOR - Stella Rosabell Heckstall, 85, of the 500 block of Ghent St., died Sept. 23, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Sandy Point Baptist Church. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge. 2 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2008, Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount. Richard N. Hoover ELIZABETH CITY - Richard Norris Hoover, 73, of the 1000 block of Simpson Ditch Road, died Sept. 24, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel. HOPE, Margaret Hastings, 88, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, surrounded by her beloved family. Her biggest lifetime achievement was caring for others. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bryant W. Hope. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Cox and her husband, Bob, of Powhatan; a son, Wayne Hope and his wife, Debbie, their children, Chris, Shawn and Josh, and their grandson, Gavin; her grandchildren, Greg McMullin and his wife, Denise, of Alabama, Robin Mead and her husband, Eric, and… s will be private. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. HOWELL, Daniel Seth, Sr., 46, of Sandston, passed away on September 23, 2008. He was a loving, wonderful, strong man that was very devoted to his job at River City Granite for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Sissie" Howell; daughter, Danielle; three sons, Daniel Jr., David and Mikey Howell; three grandchildren, Kenzie, Daniel III and Jaelynn Howell. May you rest in peace, we love you. Services will be private. Herbert H. James SOUTH MILLS - Herbert Hodges James, 95, a resident of the 100 block of Island Road, South Mills, died Sept. 24, 2008, at Winslow Memorial Home, Elizabeth City. He was born in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Hodges James and Etta White James. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II, a member of the South Mills Church of Christ, a retired truck driver and an avid Yankee fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Marie Brewer… Calvin L. Jones CORAPEAKE - Calvin L. Jones, 54, of the 500 block of Parkers Fork Road, died Sept. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in New Middle Swamp Baptist Church. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge. of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Ernestine A. Joyner PORTSMOUTH - Ernestine A. Joyner, 58, of the 100 block of Paul Jones St., passed away Sept. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Mary S. Joyner WINDSOR - Mary Olivia Spivey Joyner, 75, of Village Avenue died Sept. 23, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Saturday in Zion Bethlehem Baptist Church, Windsor. Wilder's Funeral Home is in charge. will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the VA Medical Center Chapel. Rossley I. Kelley VIRGINIA BEACH - Rossley I. Kelley, 72, of the 1000 block of Capstone Crossing, departed this life Sept. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Gaskins Chapel AME Church, Onancock. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the E. Andre Brown Funeral Establishment, 3336 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, (757) 468-2330. Vivian Joyce King, 45, of Elliston, Va., passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, Elliston Chapel, 540-268-2007. James Henry Kirkpatrick Jr., 92, of Stuart, Va., died on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 25, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, Va. A funeral service for Mrs. Ruth Lankford will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 8124 Seaview Drive, Chesterfield, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 768-0530. Family members and friends are… LATHAN, George Washington Jr., age 62, born December 11, 1945, entered into eternal rest September 20, 2008 at VCUHS Medical College of Virginia. George leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Claudia E. Lathan, Richmond, Va.; three daughters, Lisa and Angie Cropper of Pocomo, Md., and Erika C. Lathan of Richmond, Va.; two stepsons, Anthony L. and Aaron L. Kinchen of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Molly Bell (John) and Doris Cherry of Richmond, Va., and Mable Fowler of Bronx, N.Y.; two brothers, Fred Lathan… with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Larry Cribb. Friends may join the family at Harrell & Hill Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation and at the residence at other times. Sep 25, 2008 Lillian H. Fulk, 101, formerly of Martinsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Liberty Nursing Home in Charlotte, N.C. Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway is in charge of arrangements. LOONEY, Jerry A. The family of Jerry A. Looney invites all who knew and loved him to come and celebrate his life at a memorial service at the chapel at McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Va., this Friday, September 26, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. at a later date. Gallop Funeral Services Inc., Nags Head, is in charge. Leah Frances Martin VIRGINIA BEACH - Leah Frances Martin, 92, passed away Sept. 22, 2008, at home. A native of Portsmouth, she was retired from Doughtie's Barbeque. She is survived by her son, Michael A. Martin and daughter-in-law Virginia A. Martin; three sisters, Mrs. Olevia Quillin Hall, Mrs. Charlotte Quillin Harte and Mrs. Iris Quillin Jennings; daughter-in-law, Michaelene Martin; Ms. Molly Hallman; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by… MARTIN, Shameka Shana of Richmond, departed this life September 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew D. Allen. She is survived by her grandmother, Mrs. Annie P. Allen; mother, Tammy (Sparkles) Allen; five sisters; two brothers; two uncles; Rick and Chris Allen; five great aunts of New York, and one devoted Bernice Thompson of Richmond; three great uncles of New York, and one devoted James Allen of Richmond; a host of other relatives and friends, best friend, Tina, and a special group at… s will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ken Nienke officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakey's South Chapel. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave. NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. MEIER, Fred, was lifted home at the age of 93 by his Lord Jesus Christ's sweet whisper, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," on September 24, 2008. Fred was an adoring husband, loving and compassionate father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a kind-hearted, caring friend. He was born John Schroeder November 16, 1914 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and resided in the Children's Home until his adoption in 1922 by John and Mary Meier. As a young man he joined the Civilian Conservation… MITCHELL, Kimberly Patterson, 33, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Shyrel and Jeffrey Greenhill and Richard S. and Cindy Patterson; sisters, Sarah Miles and Melissa Patterson; brothers, Daniel Patterson and Aubrey Greenhill; maternal grandmother, Barbara Kyle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). A memorial service and celebration of Kimberly's life will… will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Home Moravian Church, led by the Rev. Dr. Gerald Harris. Burial will follow in Salem Moravian Graveyard. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 26, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Salem Funeral Home's Main Street Chapel. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the Home Moravian Church Book of Remembrance, 521 South Church Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 or to Salemtowne, 1000 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem,… will be held at some undetermined date. Memorial contributions may be made to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg, Va. NAPIER, Lillian Howle, 85, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was the widow of Percy A. Napier and was a retired nurse with St. Luke's Hospital. Ms. Napier was a longtime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and later attended North Run Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Susan Wells and husband, Bennett, and Linda Napier; sons, Robert Napier and wife, Patsy, and Paul Napier and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Erin Carter, Karen Godfrey, Joshua and Trevor… Neely, Mary Elizabeth Wolfenbarger will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008, 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. Saeed Ahmad Nizami ELIZABETH CITY - Dr. Saeed Ahmad Nizami died peacefully at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Va., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at 6:24 a.m. Dr. Nizami was born in Bachhraon, India, May 27, 1934. Both his mother, Sideeqa Khatun and father, Saeed Ali Nizami, who worked as a lawyer in Hasanpur, were also from Bachhraon. Just like his father, he also practiced law at Hasanpur, Moradabad and Rampur. In 1957, he came to United States to study at Southern Illinois… s. She is survived by her loving sister, Florence Mann of Chesapeake; three devoted children, Esther Osborne, Carol Sawyer and Alex Osborne Jr. and his wife Pam; her beloved grandchildren, Christi Batman and her husband Dave, Jenni McKay and her husband Andrew, Jeff Osborne and Janet Osborne; and by her talented great-grandsons, Jackson Charpia and Christian Charpia, Christi's children. The family will receive friends at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by… will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Mass., by the Rev. Dr. John Stapleton. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. s will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Aulander Cemetery. Garrett Funeral Home-Ashley Chapel is in charge. POORE, Robert Allen, age 67, of Richmond, formerly of Amelia, passed from this life on September 23, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife, Cora Lee Poore, he is survived by his children, Michael A. and Wendy Lee Mills, both of Chesterfield; his mother, Julia of Richmond; and his fiancee, Danielle Barton. Funeral services 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court Street, with burial following in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Sep 25, 2008 Prinnie “Penny” Brady Compton, 76, of 1915 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at her home. Community Funeral Services of Ridgeway will announce funeral arrangements. Mrs. Florence Estelle Davis Pritchett, of 3100 Pine Tree Drive, Apt. #C3, Petersburg, departed this life Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mamie Ellen Alfriend and Richard Davis. Mrs. Pritchett attended the Dinwiddie Training School, Dinwiddie County, and was an active member of Mt. Poole Baptist Church until her health began to decline. She was a former employee of the Fort Pickett, Va., and Seven Springs Marina, but for most of her life she was… RABY, Leola Augusta Whitmer, 97, passed away at the home of her daughter on September 24, 2008 in Vinton. Born in Bacon's Castle, Surry, on January 11, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Augusta Councill Whitmer. Leola lived on Orcutt Lane in Richmond for more than 40 years, and then moved to Vinton to be with her daughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Raby Lowe; a niece, Fannie Elaine (Harrison) Jenkins of Smithfield; six sisters, Mary Lillian Gwaltney of Norfolk,… will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. REES, Thomas A., departed this life September 24, 2008. Arrangments by Dallas Eugene Reynolds Sr., 69, of Clifton Forge, Va., died September 24, 2008. Funeral 4 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Covington. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. William (Bill) N. Rhinehart, 80, of Volney, Va. died September 23, 2008. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008, in the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Delores W. Riddick NORFOLK - Delores W. Riddick, 75, of the 5400 block of Tidewater Drive, passed away Sept. 22, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Mrs. Martha J. Ridley, of 123 Pine St., Wakefield, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Sentara Obici Medical Center, Suffolk. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841. Please visit our establishments at www.blandenteprisesinc.com for further information. ROBERTSON, Wayne M., 88, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret G. Robertson. He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Jean Rose and Evelyn Robertson; and several nieces and nephews. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy from 1940 to 1945 in the Pacific Theater, was a member of Manchester Masonic Lodge #14, an avid golfer and a longtime member of Meadowbrook Country Club. A memorial service with Masonic Rites will be held 2 p.m. Friday at… ROBINSON, "Bubba" Roy C. Jr., 63, of Richmond, passed away on September 20, 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Toni Robinson and Traci Penicook; one stepdaughter, Kimberly Triplett; two sisters, Charlotte Burton and June Connell; four grandchildren, four nieces, two nephews, two great- nieces and five great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy C. Sr. and Beryl C. Robinson; one sister, Patricia "Sissy" Burnette. He was an employee of the City of Richmond for over 40… RODRIGUEZ, Ever Ann, baby girl of Harold Rodriguez and Stacy Trainum, was joined by the angels to meet our Lord at the time of her birth on September 22, 2008. She leaves behind her sister, Casey Lawson; and many loving family members and friends. Hattie P. Gray Russell PORTSMOUTH - Hattie P. Gray Russell expired at her home Sept. 22, 2008. She was born Sept. 28, 1916, in Eden (formerly Spray), N.C., to the late Bishop D.R. and Hattie Perkins. She was a member of New Mount Zion COGIC and also fellowshipped with Jubilee Ministries Inc. Hattie Russell retired from Portsmouth public schools as a teacher. She was preceded by her death by her late husbands, Marcus Gray and Elder Henry H. Russell; sister, Fairie Williams; son, Marcus Gray Jr.; and… SAMUEL, Sidney Michael, born January 7, 1985, was the beloved son of David L. Samuel Sr. of Powhatan and Ann Samuel of St. Mary's, Ga.; brother of David Leigh Samuel Jr. and Tiffany Michelle Samuel; loving uncle of Destiney Makayla Patterson, affectionately known to her as "Cocoa." He is also survived by grandparents, Tom and Margaret Samuel, Ed and Ann Brackett; great-grandmother, Margaret Coffey; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Sidney was a lifelong Powhatan resident,… SAMUELS, Mr. Ralph L., our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret B. Samuels; father, Edward D. Samuels Jr.; brother, Edward D. Samuels III; and sisters, Barbara S. Bond, Yvonne S. Little and Linda S. Thompson. Cherishing his loving memory are his wife, Arneathia J. Samuels; daughters, Pamela D. Pegeas (Kevin), Octavia L. Gaston (Anthony Sr.) and Deborah D. Samuels; sisters, Lolita S. Moses… Bessie Silvers Sasser, 95, of Bedford, Va., died on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3304. SCHILLING, Ora Lee, 96, widow of William Thomas Schilling, died Wednesday, September 23, 2008. Born in Bristol, Va., she had been a Hampton resident since 1983, where she was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Mrs. Schilling is survived by her children, William Schilling of Lansdowne, Va., Robert Schilling of Stevensville, Md., Charles Schilling of Yorktown, Nancy Schilling Boggs of Chesterfield, James Schilling of Mechanicsville and David Schilling of Hampton; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A… Robert Bruce Scott, 89, of Blacksburg, Va., died Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at his home. He was born in Detroit, Mich., on December 9, 1918, to the late Robert J. and Martha F. Purdy Scott. Bruce earned a B.S. in chemistry from the Detroit Institute of Technology 1939. During World War II he served at several air force bases in Africa and then at the Fort Dix, N.J., air base until going off active duty as a captain in February 1946. After earning his M.S. in physical chemistry from the University of… B. Joy Mills Seamster, 60, of Anacortes, Wash., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, September 11, Celebration of Life 1 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008, at The Northern Peaks Church, Sedro Wooelly, Wash. Our hearts were saddened by the loss of our loved one, Ms. Cherita Renee Short, 33, of 843 S. Jones St., Petersburg, Va. Cherita was born on April 21, 1975, to Mr. Clarence E. Short and the late Mrs. Velma Short Brown, both of Petersburg, Va. Cherita received Christ at an early age and became a member of Star of Hope Ministries, Dinwiddie Va., Pastor Arlie L. Lindsey Jr. She attended Petersburg Public Schools and Dominion Job Corp Center in Monroe, Va. Cherita was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Velma… Shatierra A. Sigler NORFOLK - Shatierra A. Sigler, 12, of the 3000 block of Pleasant Ave., passed away Sept. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. Shirley Mae Skinner CHESAPEAKE - Shirley Mae Skinner, 69, of the 1800 block of Varsity Drive, departed this life Sept. 23, 2008. Born in Windsor, N.C., she was employed with Jr. Market for 22 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Trinity AME Church. She was predeceased by her son, James A. Smallwood. Survivors include her husband, Rayfield Skinner of Chesapeake; two daughters, Mable Smallwood and Debra Brewer of Norfolk; mother, Casten Clemons of Norfolk, three grandchildren, four… Smith Jr., Wheeler Trollinger "W.T." SMITH, Wheeler Trollinger "W.T." Jr., 85, of Lanexa, Va., died Wednesday, September 24, 2008. He retired from AMF, and was a member of the Babcock Masonic Lodge #322 for over 50 years. W.T. was a World War II and Korean Navy veteran and a life member of the VFW. He is survived by his son, Wheeler Smith III and his wife, Vera Mae; a brother; a sister; nephew and two nieces. A graveside service will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. The family will receive friends… SPINOS, Dominick W., 66, of Midlothian, Va., passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Luella Spinos. He leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra; his daughter, Kathi Spinos and her three sons, Joshua, Ethan and Shane; two sons, Michael and his wife, Tiffany, and Dominick and his wife, Vickie. He is also survived by his sister, Roxanne Newcomer and her husband, Ken; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Spinos was a graduate of Windber Area High… s will be held at a later date. for the procession to the church. Condolences may be offered to the family at Martha P. Taylor NORFOLK - Martha P. Taylor, 102, of the 800 block of Townsend Place, went to be with her Lord Sept. 21, 2008, due to a short illness. She was born Aug. 17, 1906. She was predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Taylor and two sons, Albert Taylor and Raymond Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Viola Deans; her grandchildren, Leola Smith (Willie), James Clark, Mary Clark, Howard Clark; a caring great-great-grandaughter, Alvina S. Miller (James A.) of Newport News; great-great- grandsons,… Robin B. Thomason PORTSMOUTH - Services for Robin Brett Thomason will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. THOMPSON, Mrs. Martha Wilson, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on September 22, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family. s will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at National Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, (800) 427-1902 Ext. 5989, hospicefund@hcr-manorcare.com. Charles L. Turner FRANKLIN - Charles L. Turner of the 1200 block of Carrsville Hwy. died Sept. 20, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Union Hill Christian Church. Elvin Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge. Frederick 'Fred' Fontaine Brooks Frederick "Fred" Fontaine Brooks, 67, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Lynchburg on January 15, 1941, he was a son of the late Thomas Lee Brooks and Elsie Grey Brooks, and was the husband of Patricia Daniel Brooks. Mr. Books was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, and was a member of American Legion Post 16. He retired from the… UPDIKE, Elizabeth Boatwright, of Danville, Virginia, died at her home on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late John Guerrant Boatwright and Mary Archer Glass Boatwright, and the widow of Glenn Brady Updike Jr. M.D. of Danville. She was predeceased by one brother, Robert McDearman Boatwright. She graduated from Stratford Hall in Danville and Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C. She is survived by one sister, Carter Boatwright Afflick… Donna M. Vance-Herbig PENSACOLA, Fla. - Donna Mary (Witkoskie) Vance-Herbig passed away after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Donna was born to John J. and Beatrice Witkoskie Sept. 13, 1958, in Norfolk. She was a honor graduate of Granby High School and Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Pensacola had been her home since 1987 when her husband was transferred to Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, U.S. Navy Capt. Henry F. Herbig IV;… Earl Fisher Vanderbilt VIRGINIA BEACH - Earl Fisher Vanderbilt, 80, died in Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk Sept. 21, 2008. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ruth Vanderbilt. He was predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Audrey Heller Vanderbilt and his son, Earl Fisher Vanderbilt Jr. He resided in the New York City area until his early retirement in 1983, ending a successful career as a salesman of packaging. Moving to Virginia Beach, he became president of Amazon Cleaning Co.… Lee Chester Wesson, 72, of 120 N. Old Church St., Petersburg, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Wesson, and sister, Kay Frances Wesson. He is survived by a brother, Charles Wesson of Petersburg; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, among them a devoted friend, Ferndine Davis of Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at the Chapel of Tucker Funeral Home with Dr. Antonio A. Tucker officiating.… WILBOURN, Estelle B., 86, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She is predeceased by her husband, Rubert W. Wilbourn; parents, John and Maye Brubaker; sister, Janet B. Dillon; and brother, Lowell E. Brubaker. She is survived by her sons, Calvin W. and Roger K. Wilbourn; sisters, Bernice Ferguson and Iva Lam; grandson, Brian F. Wilbourn; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and all of her pupils. She was a member of Kingsland Baptist Church, where she served in… Barbara Williams-Allen NORFOLK - Our beloved, Barbara Ann Williams-Allen departed this life to return to the Father in heaven and entered into eternal rest Sept. 18, 2008. Barbara was born to the late Clarence Lee Joyner and Bernice Herndon Joyner in Norfolk, Jan. 26, 1949. She was raised by the late Mary Sturgis, her loving aunt. She attended Norfolk public schools during her youth. She was a member of Gethsemane Community Baptist Church of Norfolk and American Legion Auxiliary, Post 5. She is survived by… WILSON, Florence B., of Richmond, died September 22, 2008. Surviving are one son, John W. Wilson; niece, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Graveside services Friday, September 26, at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Ln. Rev. Braunda J. Ridley officiating. WILTSHIRE, Norman Ray. On September 22, 2008, Norman Ray Wiltshire, beloved husband of Mary Schools Wiltshire; and devoted father of Gregory Deane Wiltshire and Vincent Ray Wiltshire, both of Baltimore, Md.; also survived by three nieces and one nephew. Friends may call at the family-owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld, Inc., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook Road), Baltimore, Md. 21212, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 25, at 12 noon.… |
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