Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 10/06/08

  • Alderman, Rodger Dale

    will be provided by the Rev. Nathan Montgomery 1 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008, at the Harris Cemetery. Rodger served in the United States Navy on the USS Princeton during the Vietnam War. He had a great appreciation for bluegrass music. Rodger was born April 9, 1945, son of Otis and Nisten Alderman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Marie Alderman. He is survived by a brother, Joseph Alderman, of Willis; a stepson, Robert Cameron, of Willis; stepdaughters, Susan Mosley, Billie Jo McPeak, both of…

    • Anderson, Lawraign Gwathmey

      Lawraign Gwathmey Anderson, 99, of Sparta, N.J., died on Sunday, October 5, 2008.

      • Arveson, Jeanne S.

        Jeanne S. Arveson, 71, of Moneta, died Sunday, October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.

        • Baker, Theresa

          Theresa C. Baker VIRGINIA BEACH - Theresa C. Baker, 62, passed away Oct. 6, 2008, at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Augusta, Ga., Theresa was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. She was fiercely independent, loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Theresa is survived by a daughter, Jennifer B. Mitchell and husband Patrick of East Windsor, N.J.; two sons, Chris and Kevin Baker of Richmond; two brothers,…

          • Ballard, Nancy

            Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Belle Haven Cemetery, Belle Haven, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster-Canterbury Employee Emergency Fund, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Cox Funeral Home, Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family through

            • Bartlett, Frances Clark

              s 2 p.m. Wednesday at Nicely Funeral Home Chapel, Clifton Forge, Va.

              • Beighley, Madeline Joyce

                BEIGHLEY, Madeline Joyce, 88, died October 4, 2008, at the Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center in Alexandria, Va. She was born September 18, 1920 in Hanover, Va., the daughter of Horace and Emma White. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Floyd White and Gerald White. She was married for 49 years to Paul Allen Beighley Jr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, The Rev. Dr. Paul Allen Beighley III; a daughter, Paulette Ellen Beighley; a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth…

                • Best, Shirley Pearl

                  BEST, Shirley Pearl, 55, of Richmond, Va., departed this life on October 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Cooper; and daughter, Nechole Best. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Charles F. Best; a daughter, Charneeta Hunter (Franciscus); one granddaughter, Kiara Liggons; her mother, Pearl Cooper; one sister, Sarah Cooper; three brothers, Robert Jr. (Shirley), Jake (Ovetis) and Gordon (Brenda) Cooper; sister-in-law, Antoinette Dickerson; and a host of other…

                  • Black Jr., Perry

                    at the church. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is handling arrangements.

                    • Blue, Dorothy

                      Dorothy Lee Blue NORFOLK - Dorothy Lee Blue, born in Norfolk Dec. 7, 1936, passed peacefully Oct. 1, 2008, at the home of her son in Los Angeles. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Norfolk. She relocated to San Diego in 1968 with her late husband Robert, while he was enlisted in the Navy. She worked at MCRD Officers club for more than 30 years. In San Diego, she was an active member of St. Rita's Catholic Church. She is survived by her three sons, Byron (Julie) of Los…

                      • 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 ....

                        • Borum, Dorothy Wingo

                          BORUM, Dorothy Wingo, age 88, of Rice, Va., died on Sunday, October 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. "Buster" Borum; and a daughter, Elizabeth Raye Englebright. She was born in Jetersville, Va., the daughter of the late George Holland Wingo and Mattie Carter Wingo on May 16, 1920. She is survived by her two sons, Robert M. Borum and wife, Frances, of Amelia, Va., and James F. Borum and wife, Elsie, of Rice, Va.; a daughter, Donna L. Thackston and husband, Marshall, of…

                          • Bradley, Hazel Guss

                            BRADLEY, Hazel Guss, 88, of Powhatan, widow of Harry Bradley Jr., died October 4, 2008. She is survived by three sons, Doug Bradley of Amelia, Joseph Daniel Bradley of Powhatan, Noah Harrison Bradley III of Ablemarle County; one brother, James Guss Jr. of Powhatan; one sister, Blanche Cook of Henrico; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bradley was a past president of Whispering Pines Garden Club in Henrico, and was owner and operator of Bradley's Steak House from 1953 to 1955. The family…

                            • Brintley, Jean W.

                              Jean Wynn Brintley, 78, of Warren St., Petersburg, Va., died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center after a short time of illness. She was born on Nov. 12, 1929, in Petersburg, Va. She worked for Allied Chemical for 30 years before retiring. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Rogers Wynn and Annie Alma Rogers. She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas B. Wynn; brothers-in-law, Bright T. Hicks and John A. Spain; son-in-law, Emmett Richard Walker Jr.; a sister, Edna F.…

                              • Britt, George

                                from the Norfolk Naval Air Station. Mr. Britt was a lifelong member of Port Norfolk Baptist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman. The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Care for the kindness shown their father. Arrangements are being handled by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Services will be private.

                                • Brown, Annie E.

                                  Funeral services for Mrs. Annie E. Brown, of 314 S. West St., Petersburg, who died on Sunday morning at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, will be conducted at noon Friday from the Trinity Baptist Church of God In Christ, Halifax Street, Petersburg; the Rev. Jeffery L. Dodson Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. Remains rest at the Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                  • Brown, Dr. Beth A.

                                    Dr. Beth A. Brown, 39, of Greenbelt, Md., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                    • Buck, Daisy M.S.

                                      A funeral service for Mrs. Daisy May Stith Buck will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Greater Faith A.M.E. Zion Church, 1301 Young's Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. John D. Conwell, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble at 10:30 a.m. at the church the day of the services. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute…

                                      • Burton, Maurice

                                        Maurice Burton SAN JOSE, Calif. - Maurice Burton, born Dec. 10, 1948, entered into new life Sept. 30, 2008, surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sylvie Deschenes; his daughters, Mauricia, Danielle and Dominique; his mother, Hilda; brothers, Ronnie and Charles; sister, Hilda; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and favorite cousin, Clarence Brown. Maurice was an avid basketball player, fisherman, and enjoyed flying R/C airplanes, and bowling. He will be…

                                        • Chandler, Elizabeth

                                          Elizabeth I. Chandler NORFOLK - Elizabeth Irving Chandler, 99, died Oct. 5, 2008. Burial will take place in Kosciusko, Miss. Cox Funeral Home is in charge.

                                          • Coley, Florine

                                            Florine G. Coley CHESAPEAKE - Florine Gibbs Coley, 82, of the 2100 block of Engle Ave., went to be with her Lord, Oct. 5, 2008. Mrs. Coley was born in Tyrell County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Loyd Gibbs and Phebie Dodge Gibbs. Mrs. Coley was a child of the Depression, a new bride during World War II, and a devoted wife and mother. She discovered new energy as a grandmother. Mrs. Coley also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 66 years,…

                                            • Collins, Nellie G.

                                              COLLINS, Nellie G., 88, of Richmond, passed away October 5, 2008. She was a retiree of Interbake Foods. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Ray Collins. She is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Betty S. Collins; and granddaughter, Kimberly L. Mauck, both of Richmond; a daughter, Doris M. Whorley, Buckingham, Va.; and two sons, James G. Spencer III, Arvonia, Va., and C. Bryce Spencer, Beeville, Texas; eight additional grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Hazel…

                                              • Conner, Arjetta Burnette Dooley

                                                will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

                                                • Cox, Marshall

                                                  Marshall B. Cox SUFFOLK - Marshall Berned Cox, 85, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Oct. 5, 2008, in his home, Pembroke, with his family by his side. Born in Friendship, N.C., he was the son of the late Haywood and Mina M. Cox. Mr. Cox was a food broker for Shedds' Food Brokerage and a former member of Tidewater Food Dealers. He was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church and was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Cox had a…

                                                • Craig, Brenda Eilene

                                                  Brenda Eilene Craig, 56, of Jasper, Ala., passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                  • Crutchfield Sr., Alphonzo

                                                    CRUTCHFIELD, Alphonzo Sr., departed this life October 5, 2008. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Alphonzo Crutchfield Jr.; a daughter, Delores Crutchfield; Mary Crutchfield; and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Wilson and Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Road. Services will be private. Condolences may be sent to www.wilsonafs.com

                                                    • Dabash, Eddie

                                                      DABASH, Eddie, 85, formerly of Richmond, Va., died October 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wives, Jennie and Lee, and two infant daughters. He is survived by his brother, Rev. Adrian George Dabash, O.P.; his son, Richard Simpson; two daughters, Teressa Ashby and Jennifer Palazzolo; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Eddie owned several restaurants, enjoyed traveling and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was also active in his hospice group and at his church, Our Lady of Grace Catholic…

                                                      • DeLaney, William - William "Bill" DeLaney William "Bill" DeLaney, SGT MAJ, USMC Ret, 88, passed away on September 23rd after suffering a massive stroke at the VA ....

                                                        • Demetriadis, Dr. Nikolaos G.

                                                          DEMETRIADIS, Dr. Nikolaos G., 67, of Richmond, born in Pyli, Florinis, Greece, passed away at his home, October 4, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Margarita Demetriadis; and a brother, Stefanos Demetriadis. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Shelia N. Demetriadis; a son, Stefan Demetriadis; a daughter, Margarita "Dee" Demetriadis; two brothers, Herakles Demetriadis (Athena) and Antonis Demetriadis (Melpomene); and a sister, Frederika Messinis (Evangelos). He served as a…

                                                          • Draper, Lelia Robertson

                                                            will be held in Sherwood Memorial Park, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 with Billy Altice officiating. Oakey's Roanoke Chapel handling funeral arrangements, 540-982-2100.

                                                            • Duck, Irving

                                                              Irving D. Duck SUFFOLK - Irving Daughtrey Duck, 89, died Oct. 5, 2008, at his home. Born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Crawley and Bessie A. Duck, widower of Etta Wright Duck and brother of the late Mary Elizabeth Moore, Margaret Sue Duck, William C. Duck, Glaspa Duck and Garland Duck. Mr. Duck was a member of First Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons for 35 years, was elected lifetime deacon in 1993, was a former Sunday school teacher for the young people…

                                                              • Dudley, John Mitchell

                                                                DUDLEY, John Mitchell, 53, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Dudley. He is survived by his wife, Mary M. Dudley; children, Bethany Clayton and her husband, Chris, Jon Senna and his wife, Ryan, Hannah Senna and Kathy Senna; his mother, Margie K. Dudley; sister, Marcia Aldridge and her husband, Andy; brothers, Mike Dudley and Mark Dudley and his wife, Nancy; two granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will…

                                                                • Duvall, Virginia W.

                                                                  DUVALL, Virginia W., 82, of Ashland, daughter of the late Edward Holman Winston and Julia Payne Winston, widow of Clarence J. Duvall, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by a son, Clarence A. "Alex" Duvall; two sisters, Elizabeth Winston Atkinson and Earlene Winston Smith; and one brother, Richard E. Winston. She is survived by two sons, Greg C. and his wife, Sharon K. Duvall, of Nokesville, Va., and Jeffrey C. and his wife, Renee Duvall, of Ashland; a…

                                                                  • Early, Carlton

                                                                    s, from 2 until 2:45 p.m.

                                                                    • Ferguson, Bert

                                                                      with Navy honors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery by the Rev. Stephen McGinnis. The family asks that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to the Portsmouth Humane Society. A special thanks to the Sentara Hospice Green Team for their care and compassion.

                                                                      • Feuer, Julius

                                                                        FEUER, Julius, 95, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was a native of Hamburg, Germany. He was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Frieda Feuer, who passed away Friday, October 3, 2008; parents, Herman and Clara Feuer and by his older brothers, Henry and Otto and their wives. Mr. Feuer is survived by his sons, Ron Lahav (formerly known as Ronald Feuer) and his wife, Kathleen, of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, and Stanley J. Feuer and his wife, Eileen May, of Midlothian, Va.…

                                                                        • Fiorillo Sr., Darryl Wayne

                                                                          FIORILLO, Darryl Wayne Sr., 62, of Richmond, went to be with his Lord on October 3, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janet Susan Fiorillo; two previous wives, Mary Lewis and Cheri; four sons, Darryl Jr. and wife, Tammy, Antonio and wife, Evelyn, Christopher and wife, Jennifer, David and wife, Melanie; daughter, Lisa Patterson and husband, Ryan; two stepdaughters, Rachel Dominguez and Bethany Parker; grandchildren, Troy, Amber, Suphan, Victoria, Kimberly, Angelina, C.J., Austin, Ashlee, Ilexsius, Kaylie,…

                                                                          • Florence S. Hite

                                                                            • Flowers, Elizabeth Zimmerman

                                                                              Elizabeth Zimmerman Flowers, 82, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away Monday, October 6, 2008. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

                                                                              • Foley Jr., Richard Howard

                                                                                will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, in the chapel of Roselawn Funeral Home in Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                • Francis, Paul E.

                                                                                  will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008in the Laural Valley Cemetery in KonnaRock, Va. Arrangements by Twin County Funerals.

                                                                                  • Froehler, Marion

                                                                                    Marion L. Froehler VIRGINIA BEACH - Marion L. Froehler, 86, passed away Oct. 4, 2008, in Canton, Mich. Marion was born in Chicago March 10, 1922. She was the daughter of Bernard and Bessie McGraw. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years, John H. Froehler. She is survived by her five children, John Froehler and his wife Mary of Virginia Beach, Donald Froehler and his wife Marilyn of Chesapeake, Robert Froehler of Virginia Beach, Marilyn Copley and her husband Joseph of Virginia Beach and…

                                                                                    • Gerald Vaughn

                                                                                      Oct 7, 2008 Gerald Vaughn, 70, of 40 Tilley Drive, Fieldale, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at home. Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett Chapel, will announce arrangements

                                                                                      • Goforth, Gladys

                                                                                        for Mrs. Goforth will be Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 11 a.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Wenn and Dr. Don Scott officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. Serving the family as pallbearers will be Jamie Goforth, John Goforth, Larry Lambert, Russ Shatley, Donald Shrewsberry, Steve Remines and Ron Spence. Honorary Pallbearers will be Judge Derek Swope and Dave Shields. The family requests that memorial donations,…

                                                                                        • Green, Preston T.

                                                                                          GREEN, Preston T., of Richmond, departed this life October 6, 2008. Remains rest at the Carlton T. Brooks Funeral Home, 2200 Hull St. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                          • Griffin, Judson

                                                                                            Judson W. Griffin SUFFOLK - Judson Weldon "Honey" Griffin, 77, passed away Oct. 5, 2008. He was born in Nansemond County, the son of the late Bernice Brinkley Griffin and Jessie Staley Griffin. He was also predeceased by his sister, Jessie Earl Eure. Judson was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. He retired after 47 years as the meat manager for A & P and was a member of the Commercial Food Workers Union. He was a member of Suffolk Christian Church and the Baraca…

                                                                                            • Gulley, Betty H.

                                                                                              GULLEY, Betty Hoffman, of Chesterfield County, Va., passed away on October 5, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. She will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Daniels Hoffman and two infant sons, Joshua Adam Gulley and Jonathan Michael Gulley. She is survived by her husband, Russell J. Gulley; her two children, Jason Scott Gulley (Dawn) of Fredericksburg, Va., and Casey Elizabeth Delaney (Craig) of Springfield, Va.; and two…

                                                                                              • Gurcullo Sr., Frank R.

                                                                                                Frank Robert Gurciullo Sr., 69, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.

                                                                                                • Hall, Grace

                                                                                                  . Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home, Cape Charles, is in charge.

                                                                                                  • Hamlett, Alice Rosskopf

                                                                                                    is planned. Remembrances may include Hospice Savannah, Post Office Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416-0190; or The Humane Society of Chatham-Savannah, Inc., 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406-3922. Gamble Funeral Service, Savannah, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                    • Harris, Virginia Shelton

                                                                                                      HARRIS, Virginia Shelton, of Richmond, Va., departed this life October 6, 2008. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                      • Hewitt, James

                                                                                                        James Wilson Hewitt CHESAPEAKE - James Wilson Hewitt, 88, passed away Oct. 5, 2008. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guest book at

                                                                                                        • Hite, Pauline Campbell

                                                                                                          HITE, Pauline Campbell, 81, of Richmond, died Sunday, October 5, at home under hospice care. She was a loving mother and friend, retired nurse and longtime member of the West Richmond Church of the Brethren. She is survived by a son, Charles Hite III of Roanoke; three daughters, Cheryl Mitchell of Goochland, Peggy Plageman of Mathews and Karen Searles of Bowling Green; a sister, Evelyn McQuain of West Virginia; a brother, Lee Campbell of Maryland; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was…

                                                                                                          • Hodges, Dennis

                                                                                                            Dennis Hodges, 60, of Prince George, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, after an inspiring, heroic battle with lung cancer. He was employed at Fort A.P. Hill and retired from the US Army in 1990. He attended Gregory Memorial Presbyterian Church and was a member of James River Black Powder Club for which he served as president for nine years. He was also former secretary of Virginia Muzzleloaders Rifle Association. He was a formidable hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. A favorite pastime was portraying…

                                                                                                            • Holland, Joseph Vassar

                                                                                                              HOLLAND, Joseph Vassar, 76, of Chesterfield County, passed away at home on October 4, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Holland was the former owner of Holland-Wilbert Vault Service. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bobby Carr Holland; three children, Deborah Holland Nester and her husband, Ken Nester, of Prince George County, James Andrew Holland and his wife, Kimberly S. Holland, of Bon Air and Margaret Ann Holland of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Craig C. Nester, Amanda R. Holland,…

                                                                                                              • Howell Sr., Hershel A.

                                                                                                                HOWELL, Hershel A. Sr., 87, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Oak Grove, Miss., died September 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora H. Howell. He is survived by one son, Hershel A. Howell Jr.; one daughter, Beverly Howell, both of Richmond; one sister, Sylvia Perkins of Gautier, Miss.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Howell was a retired Federal civil service employee with the FDA and EPA. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 4 at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in…

                                                                                                                • Janney, Okie Hampton

                                                                                                                  10 a.m. Tuesday at Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                                                  • Joe Ann W. Deshazo

                                                                                                                    Oct 7, 2008 Joe Ann Williams Deshazo, 62, of 1407 Roundabout Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Hines Funeral Services in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                    • Jones Jr., Thomas

                                                                                                                      Thomas R. Jones Jr. WICHITA, Kan. - Thomas Ralph Jones Jr., 88, died Oct. 4, 2008. He was interred in Wichita. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Ann Nellen (David) of Tucson, Ariz., and son, Thomas R. Jones III (Gloria) of Tulsa. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Martha Claiborne (nee Willcox). Born and raised in Norfolk, Ralph graduated with a BS in civil engineering from Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1942, where he played football, basketball and baseball. After graduation from…

                                                                                                                      • Jones, Mabel

                                                                                                                        JONES, Mrs. Mabel, of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving her family.

                                                                                                                        • Jones, Robert K.

                                                                                                                          Robert K.Jones, of 261 E. Broadway, Apt. 212, Hopewell, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Queen Harris of Petersburg; daughter, Kimberly Moseley of Richmond; two sisters, Capri Teal and Rose Marie Harris; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, among them friends at Cornez Manor Apartments, Hopewell. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8,at the Chapel of Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Leroy Cherry officiating.…

                                                                                                                          • Jones Jr., Thomas Ralph

                                                                                                                            JONES, Thomas Ralph Jr., 88, of Wichita, Kan., died Saturday, October 4, 2008. He was interred in Wichita. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Ann Nellen (David) of Tucson, Ariz.; and son, Thomas R. Jones III (Gloria) of Tulsa, Okla. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Martha Claiborne (nee Willcox). Born and raised in Norfolk, Va., Ralph graduated with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1942, where he played football, basketball and baseball. After…

                                                                                                                            • Katowitch, Michael

                                                                                                                              KATOWITCH, Michael, 85, of Bayonet Point, Fla., formerly of Richmond, Va., and Staten Island, N.Y., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, October 5, 2008, after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Katowich; and his son, Gerry Katowich. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Erwood of Albuquerque, N.M., and Lynn Blake of Mechanicsville; a brother, Edward Katowich, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and…

                                                                                                                              • Kendrick, Mildred

                                                                                                                                Mildred V. Kendrick CHESAPEAKE - Services for Mildred Virginia Kendrick will be held at 11 a.m. today in Meadowbrook Mausoleum Chapel. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                • Ketcham, Dean F.

                                                                                                                                  Dean Franklin Ketcham, 45, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, Oct. 6, 2008. He fought courageously in his battle with cancer for nine months. Dean will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He had such a kind and loving heart. Dean is survived by his wife of 22 years, Cindy W. Ketcham; twins sons, Dwayne and Dean Ketcham; his parents, Earl and Joan Ketcham; and a brother, Shayne Ketcham; numerous aunts uncles, and relatives; a special and devoted cousin, Ricky Gettings; and a…

                                                                                                                                  • Kiefer, Matthew R.

                                                                                                                                    Matthew R. Kiefer, 28, of Moneta, Va., died, Sunday, October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.

                                                                                                                                    • Kincaid, Ronald Alec

                                                                                                                                      Ronald Alec Kincaid, 68, of Indian Valley, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

                                                                                                                                      • Knox, Marshall

                                                                                                                                        KNOX, Marshall, 52, died Saturday, October 4, 2008. He is survived by two aunts, Roxie Kricorian of Richmond and Arpina Kricorian of New Bern, N.C.; one sister, Sharron Wilson of Dallas, N.C.; and best friend, Ann Pulley of Richmond. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where the family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., with graveside services to be conducted Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Westhampton Memorial Park.

                                                                                                                                        • LaPrade Sr., Kevin Lee

                                                                                                                                          2 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Oakey's East Chapel, 977-3909.

                                                                                                                                          • Levin, Betty Tabakin

                                                                                                                                            LEVIN, Betty Tabakin, formerly of El Campo, Texas, and Richmond, Va., died October 4, 2008 in Beaumont, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Levin; and daughter, Phyllis Lee Levin La Pine. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn Rae and Brian Duchin of Beaumont, Texas; son-in-law, Dennis La Pine of Brooklyn, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jeffrey Duchin and wife, Erin, of Dallas, Texas, Fivel, Avraham, Mira, and Soreh Hana La Pine of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Hattie Shocket of…

                                                                                                                                            • Locke, Nathanial

                                                                                                                                              will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Uzzell United Methodist Church. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                              • Long, Philip W.

                                                                                                                                                Philip Wayne Long, 68, of Spring Grove, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at MCV. Born in Petersburg on Jan. 12, 1940, he was the son of Mrs. Clyde Stockner Long and the late Roy Long. He was a graduate of Prince George High School and he served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired small engine repair mechanic and he worked at Standard James Shoe Repair with his father and son in Petersburg for over 40 years. He was the lead singer with the band "Wayne and the Aggressors," and was…

                                                                                                                                                • Lucy H. Triplett

                                                                                                                                                  • Lumpkin, Allen Dale "Duke"

                                                                                                                                                    LUMPKIN, Allen Dale "Duke", 47, of Montpelier, passed away at home on October 6, 2008. He is survived by his parents, Leroy and Lois Lumpkin; one sister, Linda Gardner; one brother, Alvin Glen "Tink" Lumpkin; one niece, Mindy Rogers; and numerous other friends and family. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Graveside services will be held 12 noon Thursday at Westhampton Memorial Park.


                                                                                                                                                  • Martin Jr., William Thomas "W.T."

                                                                                                                                                    MARTIN, William Thomas "W.T." Jr., 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5, 2008. W.T. was a loyal, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife, Elizabeth Russell Martin; and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Becky. He was loved very much by his granddaughters, Amy, Heidi, Jane and Maryann Martin of Chesterfield. He is also survived by his loving brothers and sisters from Damascus, Va.: Charlie and Ruth Martin, Gary and…

                                                                                                                                                    • Matthews Jr., William Boyden

                                                                                                                                                      William Boyden Matthews Jr., 73, of Blacksburg, died Monday, October 6, 2008. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                      • Mattingly, Robert Dean

                                                                                                                                                        s 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Norris Funeral Service Chapel, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                        • Melton, Gilmer Herman "Major"

                                                                                                                                                          MELTON, Gilmer Herman "Major", 79, of Powhatan, died October 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Anne Melton; three children, Wayne, Bill, and Nancy Melton. He is survived and dearly loved by his son, Stanley H. Melton (Pat) of Powhatan; daughters, Jane M. Allen (Bradley) of Powhatan and Mary M. Witt (Peter) of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Iven Breitenbach, Clayton and Stacy Allen, Jamie, Angela, Alexander and Zachary Witt, Kyle Melton; great-grandchildren, Julie,…

                                                                                                                                                          • Miller, Joseph M.

                                                                                                                                                            MILLER, Joseph M., of Richmond, entered eternal life October 4, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the

                                                                                                                                                            • Milner, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                              will be held at a later date.

                                                                                                                                                              • Minter, John L.

                                                                                                                                                                Mr. John L. Minter, of 1700 Johnson Road, Petersburg, Va., died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                                                                • Moffitt, John Harold

                                                                                                                                                                  MOFFITT, John Harold, 88, of Richmond, widower of Lucille Davis Moffitt and husband of Mary Ankeney Moffitt, died Saturday, October 4, 2008, after a lengthy stay at McGuire V.A. Medical Center's Nursing Home. A native of Old Fort, N.C., he was the only son of John and Lola Fleming Moffitt, with sisters, Sarah Ellen Proctor and Sue Chrisawn, all deceased. Mr. Moffitt, a graduate of NC State, was a professional estimating engineer. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary Moffitt; three children,…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Myers, Edith

                                                                                                                                                                    will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Park Pointe Village in Rock Hill. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Dolphin Scholarship Fund in her memory, 4966 Euclid Road, Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is serving the Myers family. Condolences may be made at

                                                                                                                                                                    • Myers, Margaret F.

                                                                                                                                                                      MYERS, Margaret F., 85, of Colonial Heights, died Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Sidney P. and Annie Mae Totty Floyd, and the widow of Rollin H. Myers. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry L. Davis. Mrs. Myers was a former waitress at Kings Barbecue on Crater Road in Petersburg, Va., and was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. She is survived by a son, Danny E. Davis and wife, Bonnie, of Colonial Heights;…

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                                                                                                                                                                        • Neunz, George

                                                                                                                                                                          George F. Neunz VIRGINIA BEACH - George F. Neunz, 82, passed away at home surrounded by family, Oct. 2, 2008. He was born April 19, 1926, in Philadelphia. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, Ohio state trooper and retired federal government worker. He was also an active member of the Lynnhaven Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Connie Vayo Neunz of 60 years; four living children, Freddie, Patsy, Debbie, Jeffrey and one deceased Angela; four grandchildren, Breauna, Sean, Ian and Elijah. A…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Olkiewicz, Kayo

                                                                                                                                                                            will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Presentation Catholic Church, 202 S. Broad St., Suffolk, by Father Piotr Bialkowski. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at

                                                                                                                                                                            • Parker, Lawrence Sidney - Lawrence Sidney Parker Lawrence Sidney Parker, age 69 of Manassas, Virginia died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Prince William Hospital. He was a U.S. ....

                                                                                                                                                                              • Parker Jr., James H.

                                                                                                                                                                                will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family requests no flowers be sent but a contribution to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters or a charity of one's choice. Condolences can be made to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                                • Payne, Herman

                                                                                                                                                                                  Herman Payne, 79, of 805 Sixteenth St., Altavista, Va., passed away Sunday night, October 5, 2008, in Autumn Care Nursing Home, Altavista, Va. Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pfleger, Ernest

                                                                                                                                                                                    . Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Urban Ministry at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Phillips, Lolita "Lisa"

                                                                                                                                                                                      Lolita T. Phillips NORFOLK - Lolita T. "Lisa" Phillips, 44, of the 7200 block of Rosemont Drive, died Oct. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Phillips, Sylvia Clyde

                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Vaughan-GuynnMcGrady Chapel in Hillsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Price, Elsa Overstreet

                                                                                                                                                                                          Elsa Overstreet Price, 81, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Price, Lloyd

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mr. Lloyd Price, 51, of Vinton, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008. The body is being forwarded to The House of Wright Mortuary, 208 East 35th Street, Wilmington, Del. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pruette, Frank Hancock

                                                                                                                                                                                              Frank Hancock Pruette, 84, of Sanford, N.C., died Monday, October 6, 2008. Burial will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the First Baptist Church Cemetery, in Sanford. Arrangements by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ray, Evelyn Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                s will be held noon on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. Russell Cheatham will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Redford, Karen Donovan

                                                                                                                                                                                                  REDFORD, Karen Donovan, 47, of Richmond, died at home Sunday, October 5, 2008 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Karen is survived by her children, William Heath Donovan and Jessica Woodward Donovan. She is also survived by her parents, Robert and Lynda Thomas of Winding River Plantation, N.C.; her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Robert Ciucevich of Southlake, Texas; her nieces, Jennifer and Caitlin; her brother and sister-in-law, Blair and Susan Thomas of La Canada, Calif.; her nephews,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Reed, Leslie A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Leslie Aldridge Reed, 63, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 05, 2008, at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. She was the daughter of the late Robert Leslie Aldridge and was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Merle Dean Reed. She is survived by her son, Brenton vanBreda Reed and wife, Chantal, of Disputanta; a granddaughter, Tessa Lauren Reed; her mother, Elsie Hargrave Aldridge; three sisters, Donna Anuskiewicz and husband, Todd, of Ann Arbor, Mich., Martha Diradour and…


                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Reed, Leslie Aldridge

                                                                                                                                                                                                    REED, Leslie Aldridge, 63, of Disputanta, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg. She was the daughter of the late Robert Leslie Aldridge; and was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Merle Dean Reed. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2008, in the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, with the Rev. Graham Patterson officiating. Interment private. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Richard H. Foley, Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Richardson Jr., James E. "Jim"

                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Hartsell Funeral Home's Chapel in Concord. Online obituaries and condolences at

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Robert D. Mattingly

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Oct 7, 2008 Robert Dean Mattingly, 34, of 10921 East Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike, Forest, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Georgia on Oct. 21, 1973, to Harold and Diane Mattingly of Sanford, N.C. He graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in business and was employed as operations manager for FWC Trucking in Lynchburg. He played soccer with the Martinsville Men’s Soccer Team, The Old Martins. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Roberts, Melinda T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            On Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m., our hearts were saddened of the passing of our loved one. Ms. Melinda Thorne Roberts, 56, of 7901 #1 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, was called home by her Heavenly Master from the Southside Regional Medical Center. Ms. Roberts was predeceased by her sister, Agnes Ann Thorne. Melinda retired from the Ragsdale Building Center, and was a former employee of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co. Ms. Roberts was born in Dinwiddie to Agnes Pulley Torne and the late Mr. Clinton Thorne…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Roberts, Randall Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Randall Lee Roberts, 46, of Allisonia, Va., passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rogers, Charlie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be at 11 a.m. today in Martin Memorial Gardens. Biggs Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Russell, Jasper

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jasper C. Russell CHESAPEAKE - Services for Jasper Carl "Russ" Russell will be held at 1 p.m. today in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sculthorpe, Samantha V.B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Airman Samantha Viola (Bancheek) Sculthorpe, 23, a resident of Montgomery, Ala., passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, Sept. 25 2008. A unit memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, from Chapel #2, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., with Chaplain Kennie Neal officiating. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Prattville Memorial Chapel, 841 Fairview Ave., Prattville, Ala. The family received visitors at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Shomo, Viola Bracken

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pearisburg Presbyterian Church or Pulaski First United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Slater, Frances Lillian Smart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008, at West View Cemetery with the Rev. Earnest Chinault officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Ronald McDonald House, 2224 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Smith, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          at 7 p.m. in Gallop Funeral Services Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Smith, Garland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mr. Garland Smith, of 20901 Matoaca Road, Petersburg, Va. (Chesterfield County), died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at his residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spruill, LaVerne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Divine Baptist Church, 2917 Old Galberry Road, Chesapeake. Interment will be in Cassell Cuffee Demby Family Cemetery, Galberry Road in Chesapeake. Thanks to the staff and nurses of the River Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Virginia Beach for the care, love and companionship given to LaVerne. Thank you also to the DaVita Dialysis for the love and support these eight years. Condolences can be offered to the family at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stith, Annie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mrs. Annie Stith, of 20106 Loyal Ave., Ettrick, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Taylor, William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    William H. Taylor GREENVILLE - William Howard "Bud" Taylor, 59, died Oct. 3, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Stokes. Wilder's Funeral Home, Aulander, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Taylor, Virginia T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      TAYLOR, Virginia T., age 94, of Chesterfield, Va., passed away October 5, 2008 at her home. "Aunt Sue" was born June 13, 1914 in Sanford, N.C., and moved during World War II to Richmond, where she worked and retired from Crawford Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Guy L. Taylor; her parents, Lillie Gordon and Alexis Vernon Tomberlin; brothers, Earl, Roscoe, Brevard, Dewitt; and sisters, Leone Southern, Ruby Toone, Freda Wakefield Frank and Frances Bradley. She is…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thompson, Olivia Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        THOMPSON, Olivia Marie, departed this life October 2, 2008. She leaves to mourn one devoted sister, Esther Brown; two brothers, Alfonzo Thompson and Emanuel White; devoted niece, Inga Brown; devoted nephew, Frederick "Al" Thompson; two devoted great-nieces, Brittany Brown and Tiffany Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held Saturday, October 11, 11:30 a.m. at Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2705 Hartman St. Pastor Duane Hardy officiating.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Torres, Isaac Hayden

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TORRES, Isaac Hayden. We released Baby Isaac Hayden Torres into the hands of our dear Lord on September 30, 2008. Your beautiful smile and peaceful countenance will always be remembered. You are our precious gift, an angel from Heaven. Baby Isaac is a heavenly treasure who is now a jewel in Susana and Tito's crown. Isaac is survived by his parents, Victor "Tito" Torres and Susana Cecilia Torres; his grandparents, Victor and Carmen Torres and Jose and Rosario Cecilia; and many loving family…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Turner, Algie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Algie Lee Turner PORTSMOUTH - Algie Lee Turner of 1410 Newby Road, went to be with the Lord Oct. 1, 2008, at the VA Medical Living Community Center. He was a native of Newsome County. He graduated from Southampton High School, Courtland, Va. Mr. Turner was a retired Army/Navy veteran. He joined the Army in October 1965 to 1968; he was awarded the Purple Heart by the Army in March 1967. In 1969, he registered in the U.S. Navy until he retired in 1987. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Carphine…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Twiford, Carolyn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Twine, Gillam

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Gillam R. Twine BELVIDERE - Gillam Ray Twine, 89, of the 1800 block of Belvidere Road, died Oct. 5, 2008. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Swindell Funeral Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tyre, Edith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Edith H. Tyre WILLIAMSTON - Edith Hardison Tyre, 86, of the 5200 block of Holly Springs Church Road, died Oct. 5, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today in Biggs Funeral Chapel.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    BENTON - Louie "Buck" Dennis Benton, 62, of Stanardsville passed away Monday October 6, 2008, at a local hospital. Arrangements at Ryan Funeral Home are incomplete. Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress on 10/7/2008 Gregory, Carl John GREGORY - Carl John Gregory, 90, of Charlottesville died Sunday October 5, 2008. Arrangements with Hill and Wood Funeral Home are incomplete. Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress on 10/7/2008 Hicks, Naomi Eloise View/Sign Guest Book Donate…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Vass, Ethel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2008, at VaughanGuynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Vaughn, Gerald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gerald Vaughn, 70, of Fieldale, Va., died Monday, October 6, 2008. Arrangements by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Viola J. Manning

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Oct 7, 2008 POQUOSON — Viola Johnston Manning, 91, of Poquoson, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. She was born in Henry County and had been a peninsula resident for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Manning; three brothers, William Z. Johnston, Herman Johnston and Brice Johnston; and two sisters, Lou Billings and Ruth Law. She retired from Newport News Shipbuilding, Reproduction, and she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and its Dorcas Sunday School Class. Surviving…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Watach, Nancy Everett

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WATACH, Nancy Everett, went to home be with her Heavenly Father on October 6, 2008. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and Big Nanny, she was preceded in death by her husband and son, Robert W. Everett and Robert W. Everett Jr; one sister and one brother. She is survived by her husband, John H. Watach; daughters, Cycelia, Nester (Clarence), Pamela Harper (Jody), Robin Everett (David), Sandra Tuck (Folger); stepdaughters, Monica Burrow (Linwood) and Elizabeth Watach; six loving grandchildren, one…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wells, Helen Laverne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              conducted Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel, Blacksburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Whitaker, Juanita Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WHITAKER, Juanita Irene, 80, of Powhatan, died October 5, 2008. She is survived by two sons, Aldmer Whitaker (Denise) of North Carolina, Ernie Whitaker (Dorraine) of New Jersey; daughter, Sharon Carr (Kevin) of Richmond; brother, Raymond Boyd of West Virginia; sister, Maxine Heckert of Mechanicsville; five grandchildren, Darren Whitaker, Gregory Papp, Delee Whitaker, Paul and Eugene Lucente; devoted niece, Linda Ross; beloved pet, "Rosie Girl". The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Whitehead, Eleanor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WHITEHEAD, Eleanor Jacquelin Lucas "Jackie," of Richmond, passed away on September 29, 2008. She is survived by her husband, William B.; her children, Elizabeth L., W. Thomas and John L.; and her grandchildren, Jennifer L. and Thomas W. and his wife, Lauren, all of Richmond. She is also survived by her sister, Marjorie L. Thornton and her husband, John L., of Richmond; her brother, Clarence V. Lucas of Southern Pines, N.C.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Whitehead attended the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Williams, Dwight

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dwight E. Williams NORFOLK - Dwight E. Williams, 28, of the 2500 block of Campostella Road, passed away Sept. 27, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wilson, Janice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Janice V. Wilson CAPE CHARLES - Janice Viola Wilson, 83, died Oct. 5, 2008. A funeral will be Thursday in the MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown, Mass. Local arrangements by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home, Cape Charles.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wimmer, Dorothy May

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008, in Roselawn Memory Cemetery, Princeton, W.Va. Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wood, Jodi Lee

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WOOD, Jodi Lee, 44, went to be with our Lord on October 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Sussman. She is survived by her father, Ray Whitlock; her daughters, Amber and McKenzi; and their father, Dwight; her sister, Tanya Crowe; her nephew, Michael; her cousins, Debbie, Timmy and Trey Jones and Brenda and Michael Miller. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., which is also where the funeral service will be held 6 p.m.…

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