Thursday, October 2, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 10/02/08

  • Adams, Ruth Yvonne

    • Amstutz, Kenneth Dale

      2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

      • Asher, Zelda

        will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Chevra Thilim Cemetery, George Washington Highway and Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth, by Rabbi Chaim Silver. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling these arrangements. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Telshe Yeshiva Private School, 3535 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60625.

        • Bagby, Pinkie

          Pinkie Ann Bagby CHESAPEAKE - Pinkie Ann Bagby, 95, of the 4100 block of Leyte Ave., passed quietly and peacefully into eternal rest Sept. 27, 2008. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of Willie H. and Maranda Ellis Bell. She was the widow of Roland Eugene Bagby Jr. Mrs. Bagby was a loving, sweet and pleasant lady who always greeted you with a smile. A dedicated member of First Calvary Baptist Church, she was active in many phases of church life including the Women's Club, the Missionary…

          • Baldi, Caroline

            Caroline L. Baldi MOYOCK - Caroline Lorraine Baldi, 63, of the 100 block of Mitchell Court, passed away Sept. 25, 2008. A native of Concord, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Adrienne Laflamme Belanger. She is survived by her husband, Louis R. Baldi Jr.; daughter, Erika L. Baldi of Norfolk; two sons, Dennis W. Baldi and his wife Melissa of Chesapeake and Steven L. Baldi of New London, Conn.; two sisters, Jeannine St. Hilaire of Concord, N.H., and Mary Ann Kneeland and her husband Leo of New…

            • Bloch, Mary A.

              Mary A. Bloch, 97, of Blacksburg, Va., and formerly of Salem, Ore., died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at her home. She lived most of her life in Oregon. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Carilion Hospice of the NRV. Services will be held at a later date in Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

              • Boll, Melvin C. - Melvin C. Boll, 89 Melviin C. Boll, of Manassas, passed away September 28th, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born August .... 

                • Bouseman, Lillie L.

                  Lillie L. Bouseman, 89, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                  • Bozeman, Stephen Shane

                    Stephen Shane Bozeman, 39, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                    • Brett Sr., Gilbert

                      in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Teen Challenge International, P.O. Box 98, Rehrersburg, PA 19550.

                      • Bristow, Jemima

                        • Brogan, Jean Marlves

                          s will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Ronald Young. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

                          • Brown, Etta Lucette Roy - Etta Lucette Roy Brown Etta Lucette Roy Brown, age 96, formerly of Manassas, Va. peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at .... 

                            • Burke, Lottie

                              Lottie E. Burke PORTSMOUTH - Services for Lottie Eloise Burke will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

                              • Burkhart, Velda Betts

                                Velda Betts Burkhart, 90, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va.

                                • Burrell, Alfred A.

                                  BURRELL, Alfred A., departed this life September 27, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife, Delores B. Burrell; seven children, one stepson, Raheam; sister, Alese Burrell; sister-in-law, Helen Bonnet; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be held on Friday, 12 noon. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

                                  • CAMDEN, Hilma Nance

                                    Hilma Nance Camden Hilma Nance Camden, 82, of Oak Ridge Road, Appomattox, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at her residence. She was the wife of the Rev. David B. Camden. Born in New Orleans, La., on Oct. 5, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Fletcher E. and Hilma Anderson Nance. Hilma was a member of Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Jocelyn Camden of Radford, David E. Camden of Appomattox, and Deanna Ross and her husband, Shay, of Roanoke;…

                                    • Cardozo, Thomas Clow Gooding

                                      CARDOZO, Thomas Clow Gooding, 79, died on September 27, 2008 of cancer. His work as an international tobacco buyer led him to his beloved second home in Zimbabwe, where he grew, produced and exported Burley tobacco for Carrington and Michaux. While living in Africa, he owned a citrus farm in Mozambique, a charcoal business, and a doughnut company, Easy Eats. This venture succeeded until he hired a local to sell doughnuts from a vendor's tricycle outfitted with a cash box. The gentleman rode off into the…

                                      • Carrington, Sylvester "Peter

                                        CARRINGTON, Sylvester "Peter," 54, departed this life September 28, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife, Diane; three sons, Sylvester (Michelle), Sherrod (Tierra), and Donte'; three daughters, Falathia (Jamie), Iaisha (Kenneth), and Quanikua; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three brothers, Melvin, Urius, and Marion; two sisters, Marian and Cassandra; two brothers-in-law, devoted Cliff; six sisters-in-law, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home,…

                                        • Chapman, Stanley

                                          Stanley L. Chapman SUFFOLK - Stanley Lewis "Hobo" Chapman, 81, of the 800 block of Garfield Ave., died Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Crocker Funeral Home.

                                          • Choice, Virginia

                                            CHOICE, Virginia, departed this life September 25, 2008. Survivors in clude her daughter, Janice Choice; six grandchildren; other relatives and friends of Union Baptist Church. Graveside service Friday, 11 a.m. in Maury Cemetery. Mimms is in charge of arrangements.

                                            • Clark, George B.

                                              • Claude C. Cole

                                                Oct 2, 2008 The funeral for Claude Clayton Cole, 88, of Claudville, who died Sept. 29, 2008, was held Wednesday at Hatcher Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Shirrell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Justin Cole, Scott Cole, Austin Cole, Ian Cole, Christian Batcheller and Jason Williams. Moody Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

                                                • Clemons, Shelia Wanda (Memoriam)


                                                • Clodfelter, Ruth Vaughn

                                                  • Cox, Ossie Marie Pettry

                                                    will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, Va.

                                                    • Crenshaw III, Willie E.

                                                      CRENSHAW, Willie E. III, of 1262 N. 1st St., entered eternal life September 30, 2008. He is survived by a devoted friend, Sarah Chiles; and a host of other relatives. The viewing will be held Thursday, October 2, 2008, 12 noon to 8 p.m. at Brunson's Funeral Chapel, 1st and Federal Streets. No other services will be held. Robert M. Brunson Sr. and Jr., directors.

                                                      • Dickerson, Mable R.

                                                        DICKERSON, Mable R., 88, of Highland Springs, was called home by the angels Tuesday, September 30. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James R. Dickerson; daughter, Doris Owens; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Joyce Bolton and husband, Ray, Betty Weaver and husband, J.D., Jimmy Dickerson and wife, Dale, Juanita Luck and husband, Eugene, Rose Marie Robeson and husband, Harold; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and…

                                                        • Dorothy T. Shoemaker

                                                          • Dubois, Odeon

                                                            Odeon (Blackie) DuBois, 77, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                            • Dungee, Leon Webster

                                                              DUNGEE, Leon Webster, departed this life October 1, 2008. Arrangements by

                                                              • Easter, James L.

                                                                EASTER, James L., of Richmond, departed this life September 30, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                                                                • Elizabeth T. Hensley

                                                                  Oct 2, 2008 Elizabeth Turner Hensley, 96, of 800 Kings Way Road, King’s Grant Community, Martinsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at King’s Grant. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                  • Etheridge, George

                                                                    George E. Etheridge POWELLS POINT - George Edward Etheridge, 78, of the 7700 block of Caratoke Highway, died Oct. 1, 2008. Services will be held at a later date. Twiford's Funeral Home, Elizabeth City, is in charge.

                                                                    • Ethington, Walter B.

                                                                      Mr. Walter B. Ethington of 598 Old Wagner Rd., Petersburg, departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at Greenfield Senior Living Petersburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, now serving from three locations, (804) 732-7841, www.blandenterprisesinc.com

                                                                      • Farquhar, George

                                                                        • Finney, Ra-Shawn

                                                                          will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, where Bishop Curtis Edmonds is pastor. Dr. Roderick S. Hawthorne of Truth Transformation Ministries, Chesapeake, will be officiating. Interment will be in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. Contributions can be made to the Ra-Shawn L. Finney Memorial Fund at any Wachovia Bank. Condolences can be offered to the family at

                                                                          • Gaston, Emmaline

                                                                            • Gates, Lillie May

                                                                              Lillie May Gates Lillie May Gates, age 80, of Culpeper, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Mrs. Gates was a homemaker. She was a native of Culpeper and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mrs. Gates is survived by her husband, Ellsworth Gates; daughter, Barbara (Walter, Jr.) Banks; son, Kelly E. Gates; grandchildren, Sharone Fenwick, Denise Strother, Daijah Tuel, Kendra Gates; six great-grandchildren, one sister, Alice Johnson and two brothers, Frank Hamilton and John…

                                                                              • Gerald, Shawn Brent

                                                                                s 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, Indian Valley Church of God. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home in Floyd, Va.

                                                                                • Gillis, Louise

                                                                                  GILLIS, Louise, 86, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on September 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delsie and Ephrain Wyatt; and her daughter, Janis Perrineau. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Arthur Gillis; three daughters, Joan Correia (Perry), Linda Gillis (Robert Johnson) and Brenda Lynch (Jerry); two sons, Daniel and David (Elberta) Gillus; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March…

                                                                                  • Grant, Barbette

                                                                                    Barbette E. Grant VIRGINIA BEACH - Barbette E. Grant, 83, of the 4000 block of Glen Road, passed away Sept. 30, 2008. She is survived by her two sons, James R. Grant Jr. and wife Carol of Jupiter, Fla., and Steven S. Grant and wife Dinah of Poquoson, Va.; her daughter, Lisa Grant Eley and husband Clayton of Grand Island, N.Y.; and six grandchildren, Ian, Marlette and Colin Grant, Christopher Grant Eley, Angel G. Ireland and husband Scott and Thomas Grant. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in…

                                                                                    • Green, Rosa Wills

                                                                                      GREEN, Rosa Wills, 81, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, David "Dick" Walter Green. She is survived by her children, Patsy Chaffin and her husband, Al, Fred Green and his wife, Diane, Bonnie Goodman and her husband, Grady; sisters, Mary Loving and Audrey Gray; brother, Wesley Brannan; several grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where the family will…

                                                                                      • Griggs, Tilden

                                                                                        • Guiliani, Joseph Michael - Retired D.C. Firefighter Joseph Michael Guiliani Joseph Michael Guiliani, age 70, of Manassas, passed away Friday September 26, 2008 at his home after a .... 

                                                                                          • Hale, Pamela Oliver

                                                                                            HALE, Pamela Oliver. Our Lord called His Angel home on September 26, 2008. She is survived by her two sons, Barry and his wife, Queen, and Preston; two grandsons, Triston and Austin; mother, Margaret and her husband, Bill; one sister, Diane; and two brothers, Bobby and his wife, Marie, and Doug and his wife, Ann. The family wants to thank The Crater Community Hospice for all their care, kindness and support. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Saint Edward the Confessor…

                                                                                            • Harlow, Bernard Lee

                                                                                              HARLOW, Bernard Lee, 77, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2008. He passed away peacefully at home as a result of lymphoma. Born January 7, 1931 in Staunton, Va., to the late Lloyd Aston Harlow and Bernice Kidd Harlow, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris H. Hutcheson. Bernard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Thornton Harlow; and his children, Debra Boyer and her husband, Phillip, Ron Harlow and his wife, Emilie, and Robin Osborne and her husband, Alan; and nine…

                                                                                              • Hartberger, Randy N. (Memoriam)

                                                                                                Happy Birthday to Randy N. HARTBERGER 10/2/1956 3/11/2006

                                                                                                • Hayden, Nannie Wolfe

                                                                                                  s will be held 8 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the chapel of Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory.

                                                                                                  • Henderson Sr., Oliver W.

                                                                                                    On the evening of Sept. 28, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. at the Southside Regional Medical Center, God called home one of his own, Mr. Oliver W. "Ollie" Henderson Sr. of 11613 Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, Va. He was the fourth born to Mr. Hawthron and Mrs. Bertha Henderson on June 12, 1968. Oliver was raised and obtained his education in the Dinwiddie County Public School System, graduating class of 1988. At and early age Oliver made Jesus the head of his life and joined the Big Bethel Baptist Church. He was…

                                                                                                    • Hensley, Elizabeth Turner

                                                                                                      Elizabeth Turner Hensley, 96, of Martinsville, Va., died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory.

                                                                                                      • Hess, Melvin Francis

                                                                                                        HESS, Melvin Francis, 70, of Midlothian, passed away September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Charlotte Hess. He is survived by his wife, Nanette Hess; daughters, Danette Darlin, Lisa Kristick, Jennifer Gallant and Kristen Chang; sister, Marianne Thomas; brothers, Raymond Hess, Thomas Hess and Michael Hess; seven grandchildren, and nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. Friday at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot…

                                                                                                        • Hill, Minnie

                                                                                                          Minnie J. Hill FRANKLIN - Minnie Johnson Duke Hill, 85, died Sept. 30, 2008. She was born in Holland, a daughter of the late Wade Shepard and Mary Hamilton Johnson. Mrs. Hill was predeceased by two husbands, Roy Carr Duke Sr. and Billy Joe Hill; four sisters, Debbie Wilkins, Becky Rountree, Annie Mae Johnson and Clara Pierce; and two brothers, Samuel and Robert Johnson. A graduate of Holland High School, she attended Chowan College and Elon College. She owned and operated multiple motels from North Carolina…

                                                                                                          • Hinkley, Verlie

                                                                                                            Verlie W. Hinkley HERTFORD - Verlie Eula Wallace Hinkley, 91, of the 100 block of Mulberry Lane, died Sept. 30, 2008. A funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Twiford's Memorial Chapel.

                                                                                                            • Hughes, James E.

                                                                                                              HUGHES, James E., 86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Charlotte W. "Birdie" Hughes; and sister, Phyllis Southall. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Charlene and Kent Saferight and James III and Vicky Hughes; six grandchildren, Lori Moore, Jimmy Stanley, Mary Stanley-Kelly, Jessica Cooley and her husband, Jeremy, Joshua Hughes, and Taylor Hughes; two great-grandchildren, Calyn and Kyndall;…

                                                                                                              • Hughes, Kimberly

                                                                                                                Kimberly Gail Hughes CHESAPEAKE - Kimberly Gail Hughes, 29, passed away Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at

                                                                                                                • Hutchinson, Dorothy Ann

                                                                                                                  HUTCHINSON, Mrs. Dorothy Ann, was born in King & Queen County, Va. to the late James Hutchinson and Rebecca Hutchinson-Payne on September 16, 1942. Dorothy, better known as "Dot" was one of four children born to that union. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Rebecca and David. She entered eternal rest on September 27, 2008. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother and friend to many, she leaves cherished memories with her loving and devoted only child, Al; her…

                                                                                                                  • Jackson, Herbert Lee

                                                                                                                    JACKSON, Herbert Lee, born June 24, 1935 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jackson in Georgia, passed away on September 23, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Brenda Jackson; dear friends, Beatrice T. Pollard, Felix Christian; several nieces, devoted Mrs. Joyce A. White, Patricia Pollard, Stephanie Pollard, Willnette Pollard; nephews, Bobby L. Pollard, Thurman Pollard, Reginald Pollard, Bernard Jackson, and Michael Pollard; loving friends, Mr. Timothy Ray White and Francine Woods; and a host of…

                                                                                                                    • Jacobs, Connie Sue (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                      In Loving Memory of My Aunt Connie Sue JACOBS Who passed away a year ago today

                                                                                                                      • Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                        • John D. Nelson

                                                                                                                          Oct 2, 2008 The funeral for John Douglas Nelson, 85, of Fieldale, who died Sept. 28, 2008, was held Wednesday at Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Keith officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park with military honors conducted by the Martinsville/Henry County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Donald Lopez, Sebastian Lopez Jr., James Schooler, Kevin Nelson, Wade Nelson and Louis Harper.

                                                                                                                          • Johnson, Cynthia

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                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Vernell

                                                                                                                              JOHNSON, Vernell, of Richmond, departed this life September 28, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lula S. Johnson; one daughter, Gloria J. Bowles; two sons, Rev. Pernell J. and Alford Johnson; eight grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren; three sisters, Hilda Camp, Juanita and Eva M. Whiters; one brother, James Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Johnson, wife of Pernell; five sisters-in-law, Pearline Hawkins, Mattie Langhorne, and Alice, Linda and Barbara…

                                                                                                                              • Jones, William Edward

                                                                                                                                JONES, William Edward, of Richmond, departed this life Friday, September 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jones; four sons, David, Anthony, Vaughn and Timothy Jones; one daughter, Gwendolyn Jones; seven stepchildren, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard (Ella), Carlton (Earline) and Gilbert (Ruby) Jones; two aunts, Allington Terry and Grace Smith; one uncle, George Terry; five nieces, one devoted, Charnette Jones-Brown; four nephews, two devoted, Vinson and…

                                                                                                                                • Jordan, Ray Wesley

                                                                                                                                  • Keyser, Haywood Boyd

                                                                                                                                    Haywood Boyd Keyser Haywood Boyd Keyser, age 76, of Manassas died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Prince William Hospital. He was born August 18, 1932 in Culpeper to the late Boyd William and Bessie Pearl Pullen Keyser. Mr. Keyser was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished the time he had with his family. His most treasured pasttime was fishing with his grandchildren. Mr. Keyser is survived by his children, Carol Keyser, of Manassas, Alice Carter and her husband, Brian, of Bealeton, Bruce…

                                                                                                                                    • Keyser, Haywood Boyd - Haywood Boyd Keyser Haywood Boyd Keyser, age 76, of Manassas died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Prince William Hospital. He was born August 18, .... 

                                                                                                                                      • Law, Joan C.

                                                                                                                                        Joan C. Law, 65, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100.

                                                                                                                                        • Mathews, James Melvin "Jimmy

                                                                                                                                          • Matthews, Evelyn B.

                                                                                                                                            Evelyn Barton Matthews of Colonial Heights died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at Colonial Heights Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.

                                                                                                                                            • McDonough, Ann S.

                                                                                                                                              McDONOUGH, Ann S., 86, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. McDonough Jr. Survivors include three sons, James L. III of Wilmington, N.C., Christopher of Chester, and Michael E. of Richmond; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ann was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday…

                                                                                                                                              • McPeak, Barbara Sue

                                                                                                                                                will be held 6 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Dublin Christian Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.

                                                                                                                                                • Meeks, Patricia C.

                                                                                                                                                  MEEKS, Patricia C., 71, of Hanover County, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Warren E. Meeks Sr.; her only daughter, Robin M. Lickey; and her only brother, "Bubba" Chamberlain; and is survived by three sons, Warren E. Meeks Jr. "Sandy" and his partner, Hazel L. Miller, Shawn W. Meeks and his wife, Faye Lickey, and Chris E. Meeks; her grandchildren, Neal Lickey, Dawn Morgan and her husband, Mike, Lacey, Shannon, Amanda and Heather…

                                                                                                                                                  • Melton, William

                                                                                                                                                    Deacon William Lazarus Melton, 89, of 17486 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek, Va., peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. He was born March 9, 1919 in Louisburg, N.C., to James and Mary Lou Stokes-Melton. Deacon Melton received his education in Sussex County and loved to attend service at Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, which he joined at an early age. At Hunting Quarter, Deacon Melton served many active years on the Deacon Board,…


                                                                                                                                                  • Milliner, LeAndra Marie (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                    • Moore, Reginal

                                                                                                                                                      Reginal Moore, of 814 Northampton Rd., Petersburg, died Wednesday morning at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell. Remains rest at the Tuckers Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                                                                      • Moore, Richard

                                                                                                                                                        MOORE, Mr. Richard, age 86, of Jetersville, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 28, 2008 at his residence. Survivors are his wife, Florence; children, Pandora (James) Clemons, Madrene Brown, Richard (Kerry) Moore; grandchildren, four sisters, two brothers, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday, October 3, 1 p.m. Union Branch Baptist Church, Amelia. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. Rev. Archie German, pastor, eulogist. Memorial…

                                                                                                                                                        • Morgan, Stephanie Susan

                                                                                                                                                          will be conducted 1 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at The Crossing Church with the Reverend J. Robinette officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, October 2, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations for a fund to be set up for Stephanie's children, Leaya and Garrett Morgan, 204 Randolph Ave., Salem, Va. 24153. To send condolences online,…

                                                                                                                                                          • Morris, Wilma

                                                                                                                                                            Wilma H. Morris ROXOBEL - Wilma Jewel Hall Morris, 80, died Sept. 30, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Sandy Run Baptist Church. Massey Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                            • Neighbours, Carol Edison

                                                                                                                                                              Carol Edison Neighbours, 81, of Check, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home of Floyd, Va.

                                                                                                                                                              • Ng, Chin

                                                                                                                                                                will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                • Page, Alice

                                                                                                                                                                  Alice Viola Johnson Page CHESAPEAKE - Alice Viola Johnson Page departed this life Sept. 29, 2008, at 1:15 p.m. after a short battle with colon cancer at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Page, a member of Emaunel AME Church, was the widow of the late Rev. Dr. Warren Alton Page, presiding elder emeritus. She leaves celebrating her life two daughters, Wilhelmina Page Pearson (Raymond - deceased) and Sylvia Y. Page Haliburton (Roy); three grandsons, Raymond Lewis Pearson II, Roy Page Haliburton and…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Pair, Ella Mae Archer

                                                                                                                                                                    • Pascoe, Walter Murphy

                                                                                                                                                                      PASCOE, Walter Murphy, 87, passed away September 30, 2008 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Walter was born December 17, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pa., to William E. and Mary M. Pascoe. He had one brother, William, and four sisters, Marion, Anita, Adele and Margaret, of which Margaret is the only one surviving. Walter moved to Richmond upon his mother's death in December of 1958, where he thrived under the patient and fun-loving care of his brother, Bill; sister-in-law, Rita; and their four children. He moved…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Patterson, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                        11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Perry, Mother Shirley Hare J.

                                                                                                                                                                          PERRY, Mother Shirley Hare J., of Richmond, entered into eternal life October 1, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the

                                                                                                                                                                          • Peterson, Charles

                                                                                                                                                                            for the immediate family will be held at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church-Outreach Projects. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                            • Pettry, James Larry

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                                                                                                                                                                              • Quaintance, Joyce M.

                                                                                                                                                                                Joyce M. Quaintance Joyce M. Quaintance, age 82, of Wilmington, died on Sept-ember 29, 2008. Joyce was born to the late Charles and Ethel McGuffin in Lexington, Virginia at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital (the actual home of Civil War General Stonewall Jackson) and graduated from Fairfield (Va.) High School. She married Barton P. Quaintance in 1948 at The Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Timber Ridge, Va. Bart's career had many transfers throughout the country, and in each new home city, they would…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Randolph Jr., Lacy Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                  s will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rasco, James

                                                                                                                                                                                    James Rasco WINDSOR - James "Toot" Rasco, 45, of the 100 block of Center Road, died Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Gilliam Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robert L. Oliver

                                                                                                                                                                                      Oct 2, 2008 A memorial service for Robert “Bob” Leon Oliver, 68, of 178 Honeymoon Drive, Critz, who died Sept. 29, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Community Funeral Home in Stuart. Pastor David Coleman will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home on Honeymoon Drive. He was born in Eden, N.C., on March 30, 1940, to Edgar Oliver and…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robinson, Donald Eugene

                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, from the Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rose, Margaret Anne

                                                                                                                                                                                          ROSE, Margaret Anne, 96, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She is survived by two nephews, Clifford M. Beasley Jr. and his wife, Wanda, and Robert L. Beasley and his wife, Mary Kay, and their children, Amanda and Marc (Cecilia). Miss Rose retired from the Virginia Department of Highways. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ruff-Thompson, Carolyn Delores

                                                                                                                                                                                            RUFF-THOMPSON, Mrs. Carolyn Delores, departed this life on Monday, September 29, 2008. Delores was well-known in the Richmond area and nationwide as a sensational singer and missionary evangelist. Delores led the nationally-acclaimed Awakening Echoes Gospel Singers of Richmond for almost 30 years. After leaving the group, she joined the Seventh-day Adventist denomination and began her discipleship work with the Allegheny East Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pine Forge, Pa. There she attained…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Samuel F. Wishnevsky

                                                                                                                                                                                              Oct 2, 2008 The funeral for Samuel F. “Sam” Wishnevsky, 66, of Martinsville, who died Sept. 30, 2008, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. The Rev. Dwayne Pruitt will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home’s South Chapel. Wishnevsky was born in McDowell County, W.Va., on May 4, 1942, to Stanley and Francis…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sawyers, Nicholas Larry

                                                                                                                                                                                                Nicholas Larry (Nick) Sawyers, 58, of Christiansburg, Va., died Sunday, September 28, 2008. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church of Norfolk. The family will be at Cox Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 8 p.m. for a visitation with friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 312 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502 or to the American Diabetes Association, 870 Greenbrier Circle, Greenbrier Tower II, Suite 404, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Condolences may be offered to the family through

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shirley C. Leghorn

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Oct 2, 2008 Shirley C. Leghorn, 52, of 4560 Appalachian Drive, Fieldale, died Sept. 28, 2008. She was born in Rockingham County, N.C., on March 21, 1956, to James and Mary Helen France. Her parents preceded her in death. She formerly worked at Winn Dixie, and she was a member of West Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Martinsville. Surviving are her husband, Nelson Leghorn of the home; a daughter, Rella “Getty” Hampton of Eden, N.C.; three sons, Philip Leghorn of Collinsville, Kenneth Leghorn of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sizemore, Clinton Howard

                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008, in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Herman Jay Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Felts Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, October 2, 2008, from 7 until 9 p.m. at VaughanGuynn Funeral Home. A guest book is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              , retired as a C9 (cafeteria) from the Norfolk Naval Base after 43 years, was a supervisor for Ravad Foam Co., and also retired as a supervisor with King Koil Mattress Factory. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Slaughter; three daughters, Teresa Brown (Charles), Edna Denise Slaughter and Darlene Johnson (Charles); four sons, Eugene Slaughter Jr. (Joyce), Louis E. Slaughter, Andrew M. Slaughter and Andre Slaughter (Portia); sister, Juanita Slaughter; two brothers, Louis Slaughter and Howard Harrell; five…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Smith, James E. "Smitty"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                SMITH, James E. "Smitty", of Richmond, departed this life September 20, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. Smith. He is survived by three daughters Olivia B. Corbett, Letitia Mayo, and Charde Crockett; six sons, Alphonzo and James E. Turner, Clifton E. Smith, Jermaine A. Brown, Edward Mayo and Lawrence Smith; 16 grandchildren; three grandchildren; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters-in-law; one son-in- law; one brother-in-law and other relatives…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Steinbach, William Allen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        STEINBACH, William Allen, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at his home in Urbanna. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a daughter, Lydia S. Harrison and husband, Bucky, of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; a daughter, Linda Sue Carroll and her husband, Mike, of Midlothian; son, William F. Steinbach of Northern Virginia; Robynn W. Hilliard and husband, Erik, of Richmond, and J. Neal Webb and wife, Beth, of Midlothian; grandchildren, Zachary and Katherine Harrison, Patrick Carroll, Andrew and Sam Webb, Jack and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tallent, James Carol

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          s 2 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008, Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thomas, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mary H. Thomas CHESAPEAKE - Services for Mary Helen Thomas will be held at 11 a.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas, Syble

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Syble S. Thomas NEWPORT NEWS - Syble Taylor Smallwood Thomas of the 700 block of Palace Court died Sept. 29, 2008. A funeral will be Saturday at noon in Conoconary Missionary Baptist Church, Aulander, N.C. Wilder's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Thompson Jr., Preston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Preston Thompson Jr., 80, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Turley, Thomas Boyd

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TURLEY, Thomas Boyd, age 87, of Chesterfield, Va., died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was born in Abingdon, Va., the son of the late James E. and Bessie Rhudy Turley. Mr. Turley was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie H. Turley. He was retired after 35 years of service with DuPont, and was a WWII veteran with the U.S. Army. Mr. Turley is survived by three children, Stephen J. Turley and wife, Pat, Debra T. Lockhart and husband, Allen, and Wendy T. Kemp and husband, Gary, all of Chester, Va.; six…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Roy E. "Pappy" Brinkley Jr. Roy Ernest Brinkley Jr., 84, of Crimora, died early Wednesday morning, October 1, 2008, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Chapel of the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 961 Goose Creek Road, Fishersville, conducted by Pastor Jeff Newman. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2008. Memorial contributions may be made to the AMC…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Van Groesbeck, Cecilia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VAN GROESBECK, Cecilia Catherine, 93, of Richmond, widow of Arthur Christopher Van Groesbeck, died September 30, 2008. She was preceded in death by two sons, Kevin George and Raymond Vincent. She is survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bliley's -Chippenham, 6900 Hull St. Rd. with a prayer service at 3 p.m. today. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, at St. Paul's…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Vaughn, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VAUGHN, Robert, of Newark, N.J., 78, Army veteran, slipped into the arms of God on September 20, 2008. He was born and raised in Powhatan, Va., and was predeceased by his brother, Harry Coy Sr.; and sister, Kathleen Hipkins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pero Baptist Church in Powhatan.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Walden, Vivian L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Vivian Leigh Walden, daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel Walden, continued on to eternal happiness on Sept. 29, 2008. She is loved, honored, and celebrated by her two daughters, Avery and Layne Coffman. They both take comfort in knowing she is in a place where she can finally dance. Vivian is survived by her sister, Helen Walden; four nieces; three nephews; and many friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Waller, Clifton Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Watson, Melvin Leroy "Watlo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WATSON, Melvin Leroy "Watlo," 57, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Melvin was a nationally known bass guitar player and played with several local bands (Ujima, Anglo-Saxon Brown, Silk, Poison and Roy, Rock & Reese). His parents, Ida M. Braxton and Ollie L. Watson Sr.; and brother, Ollie L. Watson Jr., preceded him in death. Fond memories of his love of music will be cherished by his devoted brother, Dennis A. Watson Sr.; two sisters, Vivian W. Crump and Irene…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Watts, Edwin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Edwin T. Watts PORTSMOUTH - Services for Edwin Taylor Watts will be held at 3 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kenny Williams COURTLAND - Kenny Williams, 63, of the 22400 block of Barn Tavern Road, died Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. in St. Mary AME Zion Church, Sebrell, Va. Engram Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wyatt, Bernice W. "Bun"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WYATT, Bernice "Bun" W., 76, of Richmond, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Senator and Mrs. Landon Russell Wyatt Sr.; and her infant son. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 49 years, Jack H. Wyatt; son, Russell G. Wyatt and wife, Sarah Jane; daughter, Sally W. Roddey and husband, Stewart; and son, John A. Wyatt and wife, Cary, all of Richmond; seven grand-children, Ben, Stewart, Andrew, Helen, Jack, Hardy and…

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