| for all at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Riverdale Baptist Church. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to your favorite charity in Huggie's memory. Oct 10, 2008 Alexander Powell, 81, of 557 Fellowship Drive, Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hairston Funeral Home. will be conducted at his home at 1018 Cascade Drive in Pembroke 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2008. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is serving the Allen family. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com. ALLEN, Virgie Nichols, age 92, of Charlotte Court House, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Daisy H. Nichols; her husband, Willie Watkins Allen; an infant son; three brothers, James, Noel and Lacy Nichols; two sisters, Clara and Georgia Tuck. Surviving are three children, Robert "Bobby" Allen (Bonnie) of Chesterfield, Va., Jimmy Allen (Libby) of Fairfax Station, Va., Linda A. Newcomb of Charlotte Court House, Va.; seven grandchildren,… will be held 11a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel. Bobby Lee Atkins, 77, of Roanoke, went home to be with his loving wife, with his family by his side, on Thursday, October 9, 2008., He was born July 4, 1931, in Roanoke, son of the late Clarence and Mary Atkins. His wife, Mary, and two sons, Kenneth Lee Atkins and David Allen Atkins, and two brothers, Clarence Edward "Crip" Atkins and Claude Eugene Atkins, also preceded him in death., Mr. Atkins served in the United States Navy, serving in both Korea and Vietnam. He was the former owner of Ninth… Oct 10, 2008 Audrey Preston of 507 Letcher St., Martinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the home of her son. Hines Funeral Services, Martinsville, will announce funeral arrangements. .com. BAKER, Cynthia, of Goochland, Va., departed this life Friday, October 10, 2008. Service notice later. Robert Mealy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. will be held at the home of Dolores and Alan Bartel at 6 p.m. Sunday. BECK, Gladys O., 74, of Chesterfield, Va. passed away October 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Stewart E. Beck; four children, Trudy Milheim (Charlie), Michael Beck, Donna Leigh (Joe) and Kim Barnes; brother, Tommy Bohannan; sister, Frances Kunkel; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews, and a close friend of the family, Audrey Hooker of Petersburg. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will… BERRY, David Franklin, of Madison, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, in the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born August 22, 1925, in Madison County, and was the son of the late Franklin Stewart Berry and Edna Good Berry. He was a retired Circuit Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit, a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, and a Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Doris Mitchell Berry of Madison; a daughter, Judith Berry Fox and husband, Scott, of Alexandria, Va.; two sons, David Michael… Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Betty Ruth Johnson, 84, of Ridgeway, who died Oct. 7, 2008, was held Thursday at Norris Funeral Services with the Revs. Rick Wilkie and Delmar Scotton officiating. Entombment was in Roselawn Abbey. Pallbearers were Donnie Nowlin, Gary Nowlin, Carl Flemming, Mike Handy, Sandy Handy and Greg Johnson. will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation, P.O. Box 782, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be made to the family through Irene Person Blowe BRANCHVILLE - Irene Person Blowe, 76, of the 15100 block of Broad St., died Oct. 7, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rising Star Baptist Church. Engram Funeral Home, 1001 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851, is in charge. Condolences may be offered to the Blowe family at, Charities s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, from the Franklin Memorial Park with Rev. Bill Doss officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va. 1 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, the Roanoke Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel & Crematory, 540-982-2221. s will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar Curtis Funeral Home. . Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. BURNS, Guy Deaner, 85, of Chesterfield, left this world on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was the son of the late Alma Deaner Burns. He was employed by DuPont as a Pipe Fitter and retired after 42 years of dedicated service at the age of 58. He was retired for 27 years and loved every minute of it. Guy was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving children, Gay Burns, Steven Burns and wife, Cathy, Susan Blakely and husband, Ron; grandchildren, Cameron… BYARS, Kevin "Bread Man," of Richmond, entered eternal life October 9, 2008. Professional services of comfort entrusted to the will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, conducted by Rector Berkley Ford of Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church and Pastor A. Bruce Carper of Wesley Memorial UMC. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those wishing to make contributions do so either to Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church or Wesley Memorial UMC. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com., Charities CALEB, John, of Richmond, departed this life October 9, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com. will be held at First Christian Church, 344 Church Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24016, 3 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, with the Rev. Jim Rivers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to First Christian Church in her name. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel and Crematory. Conner, Arjetta Burnette Dooley . Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707. s will be noon on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221. .com Daniel C. Cox NORFOLK - Daniel Campbell Cox, 23, died Oct. 9, 2008. He was a native of Fairfax, Va., and most recently lived in Norfolk. He was a former resident of Cary, N.C., for 10 years. He was the son of Steven Moore Cox and Mary Alice Brauer-Cox. Daniel graduated from Apex High School and attended Virginian Wesleyan College and Old Dominion University. He is survived by his parents of Charlotte, N.C.; his sister, Alyssa Brauer Cox of Haledon, N.J.; and an aunt and uncle. He is also survived by a dear… until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at Rue Burt Cox, 87, of Hopewell, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at her daughter's residence. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Cox; grandson, Kenneth R. Cox Jr.; and sister, Jessie True Parrish. Rue was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Kenneth R. Cox and wife, Barbara; daughter, Trudy Rene Horsley and husband, Allen; seven grandchildren, Cassandra F. Cox, Michael S. Tanner, Stephanie N. Tanner, Christopher A. Horsley, Stuart M. Tanner,… s will be conducted noon on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in McKendree United Methodist Church, 6870 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, by the Rev. Michelle Louk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McKendree United Methodist Church or to your local SPCA. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Cox Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family through, Charities Eileen Stuart Cumbia CHESAPEAKE - Eileen Stuart Cumbia, 72, of the 4000 block of Woodland Drive, died Oct. 10, 2008, in her residence. A native of Portsmouth, she was the widow of George Bernard "Buddy" Cumbia and was a retired school bus driver for the City of Portsmouth. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah C. Bruhwel and husband Krister of Newport News; three sons, Peter W. Dowson, Brad W. Cumbia and wife Terri and Brett B. Cumbia, all of Chesapeake; a brother, Gary Stuart of Portsmouth; and… In Loving Memory of Ethel V. DALTON April 1, 1921 October 11, 2007, One year has passed since you left us to live with our saviour., You are forever in our hearts Mom. Our memories of you are precious and words cannot express how much you are loved and missed., You will never be forgotten., Your children,, Shirley, Evelyn,, Sue and Kenneth Carolyn L. Darley CHESAPEAKE - Carolyn Leslie Oakley Darley, our beloved Mamaw, went to be an angel Oct. 9, 2008, surrounded by her loving family in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a heart attack and stroke. She was 71 years young. This is an unexpected and painful loss for the family. Carolyn was born Dec. 17, 1936, in Portsmouth. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and Mamaw who devoted her life to her family, friends and charitable causes. She was a member of many dog clubs including a past… DICKERSON, James F., age 54, of Chesterfield, Va., died on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J., the son of Mary Comiskey Dickerson and the late Frank Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson is survived by his loving wife, Elena M. Dickerson; daughters, Jennifer Eschbach and husband, Brian, of Colonial Heights, and Alyssa Dickerson of Chesterfield; four brothers, two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral… Olivia S. Downey PORTSMOUTH - Olivia S. Downey, 87, of the 300 block of Phillips Ave., died Oct. 9, 2008. A funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Corprew Funeral Home Chapel. Lynward Owen Eades, 70, of Chester, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at Retreat Hospital. He was the son of the late Eddie Carlton and Martha Farmer Eades. He was owner-operator for Industrial Flooring Co. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Cole Eades of Chester; three daughters, June Heesen of Richmond, Lynne Bennett and husband, Westley, of Chesterfield, and Gail Shook of Amelia, Va.; son, Eddie Eades and wife, Jessica, of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Eades and wife, Evelyn, of… EADES, Lynward Owen, 70, of Chester, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Retreat Hospital. He was the son of the late Eddie Carlton and Martha Farmer Eades. He was Owner Operator for a Industrial Flooring Co. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Cole Eades of Chester; three daughters, June Heesen of Richmond, Lynne Bennett and husband, Westley, of Chesterfield, and Gail Shook of Amelia, Va.; son, Eddie Eades and wife, Jessica, of Chesterfield; seven grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Eades and wife, Evelyn, of… will be held noon on Monday, October 13, 2008, at St. Luke Baptist Church, 13292 Red House Road, Brookneal, Va., with Elder Leon Frison, officiating. Bedford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be emailed to the family at bedfordfuneral@verizon.net. ELLIS, Margaret Todd, 83, of Champlain, died Thursday, October 9, 2008. She was the widow of William Franklin Ellis Jr. Margaret was a devoted member of Upper Essex Baptist Church for 60 years, where she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher and active member of the WMU. She was a dedicated and true caregiver to many in her community, always thinking of others. A retired schoolteacher, she was a volunteer mentor at the Tappahannock Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the Essex… at 117 Inlet Lane, Grandy, at 2 p.m. Sunday. (252) 202-7788. FARMER, Charles R., 67, of Allentown, Pa., died Saturday, October 4, 2008. He is survived by a daughter, Kim Farmer of Allentown; brothers, Henry of Washington, D.C., Jesse of Mineral, Va., Robert Lee of Louisa, Va., John Melvin of Charlottesville, Va.; former wife, Beverly; grandson, Andre; cousin, Dr. JoAnn Spencer of Allentown; host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry T. and Ethel (Harris) Farmer; two brothers, Moses and Louis; and a sister, Florine. Funeral services… will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at to honor and celebrate her life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday by Chaplain Deb Jenkins of Bon Secours Hospice at Loving Funeral Home., Charities will be held in Gadsden, Ala., at a later date. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, 1112 Kempsville Road, Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meadowbrook Baptist Church, Gadsden, Ala., or Great Bridge Baptist Church, Chesapeake. Please share a memory with the family at Sandra L. Foreman CHESAPEAKE - Sandra Lee (Patterson) Foreman (1946-2008) from Indianapolis, Ind., and living in Chesapeake, passed away Oct. 10, 2008. Sandra attended Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis and was a Navy officer's wife for 27 years. Sandra retired from Wachovia Bank and loved being with her grandkids and daughter. Sandra is survived by her daughter, Tonya Lynn-Foreman Hildebrandt and her father Ron Foreman; two grandchildren, Megan and Zachary, living in Chesapeake; and four… 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, Church of the Good Shepherd, Austell, Ga. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, Roanoke, Va., 540-989-3131. Richard Wellington (Dick) Frizzell, 78, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born on October 5, 1930, in Baltimore, Md., and was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Frizzell. Surviving are his wife, Pat; son, Rick and his wife, Diane; granddaughters, Lauren and Kelly, of Blacksburg; son, Dan and his wife, Kristin; grandson, Hunter, of Fredericksburg, Va.; daughter, Jill and partner, Gail Kibler, of Christiansburg; brother, Ray and his wife ,Sam; nieces, Maya and Sophie, of… Frizzell, Richard Wellington "Dick" FRIZZELL, Richard Wellington "Dick," 78, died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born on October 5, 1930, in Baltimore, Md., and was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Frizzell. Surviving are his wife, Pat; son, Rick and his wife, Diane; granddaughters, Lauren and Kelly, of Blacksburg; son, Dan and his wife, Kristin; grandson, Hunter of Fredericksburg, Va.; daughter, Jill and partner, Gail Kibler, of Christiansburg; brother, Ray and his wife, Sam; nieces, Maya and Sophie of Pittsburgh, Pa.;… Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Gerald Frank Vaughn, 70, of Fieldale, who died Oct. 6, 2008, was held Thursday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett. The Rev. Bill Moss officiated. Burial was in County Line Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Caldwell, T.J. Barbour, Bobby Joe Hollandsworth, Charlie McAlexander, Harold Rakes and James Doss. s 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion, Va. 1 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Va. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. HARRIS, Virginia Shelton, 78, of Richmond, died October 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonso T. Harris Sr.; father, Charles P. Shelton Sr.; brothers, Charles P. Shelton Jr., and Earl Scott Shelton Sr. She is survived by a devoted daughter, Antoinette H. Smith and loving son, Alphonso T. Harris Jr., both of Richmond; three dedicated grandchildren, Keshia J. Scott (Jae), Dr. Marcus J. Smith and Jonathan I. Westinghouse; mother, Virginia Henry Shelton; one sister, Doris S. Anthony;… will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Arrangements by Botetourt Funeral Home. Georgia K. Heath PORTSMOUTH - Georgia Knight Heath, 82, of Portsmouth and formerly of Kinston, N.C., went to be with her heavenly Father Oct. 8, 2008. Mrs. Heath was born March 6, 1926, in Lafayette, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Christian Church, Portsmouth. Mrs. Heath was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Archie Heath; and daughter, Deana Johnson. Survivors include her beloved companion, Dillard White Jr.; daughter, June C. Giles and husband Harold of Chesapeake; sons, Archie… will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com. HICKS, Barbara "Bebe", 59, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, joined our Lord in Heaven on Wednesday evening October 8, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Illness). She has joined her late husband, John Alfred Hicks and her father, Frederick Ivanhoe Cabell. She is survived by her loving husband, psychologist Dr. I. Louis Weinbaum; two daughters, Theresa Lynn Hicks (Brandon LeGars), grandson Kaleb, Victoria Cabell Hicks (Christopher Rowe), grandson… at the Norfolk Naval Air Station as an industrial engineer. Since retiring, he was the owner and operator of Olde Hickory Safe Co. which is still operated today by his son Jimmy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jacqueline W.; his daughters, Susan and her husband Mark of Chesapeake and Sharon and her husband Dan of Houston, Texas; his sons, Will and his wife Debby, Wilbur and his wife Brenda and Jimmy and his wife Carolyn,… . Nathan G. Holmes, 92, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. s will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Gary Robbins and the Rev. Arthur Grant will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. HOWARD, Leila Walker "Sage," 88, passed away October 7, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Kenneth L. Howard. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Howard II and his wife, Bonnie, of Chesterfield; and her daughter, Leila Kuper, of New Kent. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, John Kuper III, Stephen Kuper, Michael Kuper, Ryland Kuper Jr., Charity Woods, April Blankenship, and Kenneth Howard III; seven great-grandchildren, Trisha, Caitlin, Carly, Abigail,… will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Sunrise Burial Park in Radford with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. The Hudgins family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Jenkins, Rush "Mickey" (Featured Guest Book) 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, East Radford Church of God. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va. Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Joe Ann Deshazo, 62, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 6, 2008, was held Thursday at Hines Funeral Services with the Rev. Dr. Eric F. Hairston officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Paige Turner, Cedric Ruff, Jesse Turner, Calvin Caviness, Nickie Hairston and Napoleon Redd. Nannye V. Johnson, 95, of Bedford, Va., died Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home, 540-586-9167. Betty L. Jones NORFOLK - Betty L. Jones, 84, passed away peacefully Oct. 9, 2008, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Our mom was such a beautiful gift from God. She will be deeply missed. Mrs. Jones was born June 11, 1924, in Petersburg, Va. She resided in Norfolk for 52 years. Betty was a longtime member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, where she will always be remembered as a "Prayer Warrior." She was an elder and deacon for many years. Mrs. Jones served the Lord as church… JONES, Lois Byrne, 89, of Richmond, widow of James S. Jones Sr., passed away October 8, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her son, James S. Jones Jr.; and daughter, Janice J. Sullivan. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Bettie Jones; son-in-law, Michael Sullivan; two grandsons, Mark and his wife, Holly, and Adam Jones; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Caylin Jones; also several nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and enjoyed fellowship with the young… Mary Willie Jordan, 90, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. KEY, Jessie Hanby, 91, of Martinsville and formerly of Stuart, died Thursday, October 9, 2008. She was licensed as a nursing home administrator in Virginia by the American College of Nursing Home Administrators and had been a member of Virginia Health Care Association since early 1961. She and her husband, Clarence L. Key Sr. established Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Inc. in Stuart where Mrs. Key was administrator until 1981. She also served as Chairman of the 1966 Virginia Health Care Association convention.… KIDD, Stuart "Ronnie," 65, of Richmond, passed away October 10, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn Kidd; six children, Stuart R. Kidd Jr., Cheryl L. Harris, Lisa C. Cheshire, Karen M. Kidd, S. Dale Engard, and Melissa L. Barden; sister, Eileen Savoie and her husband, Ronald, of Connecticut; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Ronnie's caregivers, Leota Nuckols and Jim Stratton… s will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion, Va. Buddy N. Kneisley VIRGINIA BEACH - Buddy Norman Kneisley, 76, passed away Oct. 9, 2008, in his home. A native of Marion, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frank and Nellie Kneisley. He was a retired self-employed contractor. He was an Army veteran of Korea and was a Purple Heart recipient. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sharon Evans Kneisley; daughter, Tina P. Kneisley Dulong of Virginia Beach; sister, Colleen Hempstead of Caledonia, Ohio; two brothers, Douglas Kneisley and James Kneisley,… Lancaster, Nancy P. (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of Nancy P. LANCASTER 10/11/1930 9/24/2007, Remember me with sunshine, laughter, joy, and song. No tears please, for I'm with Jesus now, where I belong. Although my stay here with you, was oh so brief, Giving up my earthly form was such a relief. Throughout my short life I've received so much, Everyone's love and tenderness in each soft touch. As you remember me in the coming days,, Remember that I loved you all in very special ways. I'm laughing with the angels now, and I… after 30 years in 1976 having flown 4868 hours with 416 carrier landings. Bill married Margaret Brady of Glen Ridge, N.J., in 1950 but sadly lost her to multiple sclerosis in 1974. Bill is survived by their two children, William Lassen Jr. of Hertford, N.C., and Beth Hancock of Virginia Beach. Bill married Viola F. Alexander of Virginia Beach in 1993 and together they relocated to Lanexa, Va., and enjoyed retirement boating on Diascunt Creek and playing tennis, even competing together in the Golden… Inez Temple Lee, 80, of DeWitt, passed away at home on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad Littleton Temple and Annie Elizabeth Reames Temple, and her sister, Doris T. Ogden. Inez was a member of Bott Memorial Presbyterian Church in DeWitt, Va. She is survived by her husband, Harold Sidney Lee Jr.; daughter, Jo Frances Lee; grandson, Harold "Hal" Good; sisters, Virginia T. Houchens, Louise T. Worsham and Anne T. Unruh; and nieces and… LEE, Inez Temple, 80, of DeWitt, passed away at home on Thursday, October 9, 2008, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad Littleton Temple and Annie Elizabeth Reames Temple, and her sister, Doris T. Ogden. Inez was a member of Bott Memorial Presbyterian Church in DeWitt, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Harold Sidney Lee Jr.; daughter, Jo Frances Lee; grandson, Harold "Hal" Good; sisters, Virginia T. Houchens, Louise T. Worsham, and Anne T. Unruh; and… will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the Holy Trinity Chapel at Westminster Canterbury. Interment will follow at a later date at the U.S. Naval Academy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, and will be gratefully received by Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, 5361 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. "Her mind was as acute as her soul was spirited. Therein lies the joy to us.",… Lipscomb, George Bradley (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of George Bradley (Brad) LIPSCOMB 07-07-1980 10-11-1999, We will always love & miss you. You are in our hearts forever., Mom, Dad, Brandon and Granny at Ashelawn. The family will also be receiving friends after 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the home of Joe Turner, 1251 Hwy. 194 N., West Jefferson, N.C. Mrs. Lloyd is survived by one daughter, Della Swartz and husband, Chuck, of Roanoke, Va.; three brothers, Joe Turner, of West Jefferson, N.C., R.G. Turner, of Morganton, N.C., and Donald Turner, of Lansing, N.C.; one sister, Lessie Elliott, of West Jefferson, N.C.; one grandson, Robert Wilson and wife, Melissa, of Bedford, Va.; two… Angelina Mabry, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, 540-382-2612. will be held in Norfolk at a later date. Arrangements provided by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata., Charities Mr. Keith Andre Marks Sr., 53, of 19214 Church Road, Petersburg (Matoaca), Va., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 19, 1954, to Major Marks and Gladys Holder Marks. Growing up in the McKenney area, he attended the Dinwiddie County Public School System. He later enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army, where he was honorably discharged. He was an employee with Childress Trucking Co., Norfolk, Va. He will deeply be… will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Hale Funeral Home is in charge. MELTON, Mary C., 85, a lifelong resident of Richmond, died October 8, 2008. She is survived her sister, Eloise Mosby; brother, Louis Melton; three nieces; three nephews; and their families. Ms. Melton retired after 37 years of service at Virginia Power. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery. MITCHELL, Glenn C. A celebration of the life of Glenn C. Mitchell will be held Sunday, October 12, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Country Club, Ashland, Va. MOORE, Margaret "Peggy," age 78, of Richmond, died October 8, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Linda and Donna; a son, Michael; a brother, David Gray; nine grand-children and four great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Dale Memorial Park. In Loving Memory of Rosemary MULLINS It has been a year since the Lord took my best friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse. I'm sure your nurturing attitude, and radiating beauty is a joy with your new found friends, just as it was for us., Love,, Chuck, Amanda, Chris, Karen Art, Becky, Barbara, and all of Rosemary's nursing friends s for Ruth Claire Murphy will be held at 3 p.m. today in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge. Willie Lee Muse Jr., 56, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 6, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100. 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, from 4 to 6 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Reynolds Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. s will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008, at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church, 3735 Chaparral Drive, Roanoke, Va., with the Rev. Greg Reynolds, the Rev. Myron Atkinson and the Rev. George Puffenbarger officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 12, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Downtown Chapel. The family welcomes you to join them following interment at Penn Forest Wesleyan Church… NORMAN, Dorothy Ann Dunn, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Ray Norman; two sons, Marion Lewis Martin and his wife, Teresa, and Stuart Ira Martin and his wife, Rhonda; one stepson, Michael Ray Norman and his wife, Ann; two stepdaughters, Lesa Gayle Stanley and her husband, Scott, and Mary Ann Norman; six grandchildren; a niece, Linda Latimer; and dear friends, Thomas Hawkes and Ralph Neely. Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by her parents, M.D.… s will be held in Minnesota at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA for the animals. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the Odyssey Hospice Group and especially Nora and Bonnie for their care and compassion. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the arrangements. Overfelt Jr., David Early (Memoriam) In Loving Memory of My Brother David Early Jr. OVERFELT 01-17-1956 10-11-1991, Early, I miss you so much...I know you are free from all your pain. It was very sad when we lost you, but I know you are with God and Daddy. I love you and we all miss you so much...until we meet again., Love, Your Sister Janie will be held in the Peele Family Cemetery, Hatteras, Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Agee and Dwight Burrus officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford's Island Chapel, Hatteras, Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit, .to sign the online register., Charities PEGRAM, Renee Weymouth, 47, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 10, 2008 at Chippenham Medical Center. Born in Newport News, Va., she had made her home in Chesterfield for the past 28 years. She worked at Bettye Ackerman Cobb Child Development Center as a lead teacher where the children fondly called her NaeNae. She had found her calling in her life, caring for children. She was a member of The Child Development Association and part-owner of Weymouth Funeral Home. Renee was preceded in death by her parents,… PETERSON, Doug L., 52, of Highland Springs, passed away on October 8, 2008. He was born in Joliet, Ill. on March 26, 1956 to the late Donald Peterson and Helen Meadows. Doug came to live in the Richmond area at a young age. He worked as an auto body technician and was a devoted father. He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Peterson of Mechanicsville; son, Dougie Jr. of Hanover; grandson, Aydan Albright; three brothers, Donnie Sr. of Henrico, David and wife, Judy of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Dale and wife,… Craig Potter NEWPORT NEWS - Craig Potter, 64, died Oct. 6, 2008. Services are pending. Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge. Harvey V. Price III, 74, of Martinsville, died Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by CollinsMcKee-Stone Funeral Home, Martinsville Chapel. PUCKETT, Marvin Douglas, of the Masonic Home of Virginia, born January 3, 1920 in Ellenwood, Ga., passed away Friday, October 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Annette Layne Puckett. He is survived by his sisters, Florence Huffman of Newborn, Ga., and Louise Jacobs of Molena, Ga.; also many nieces and nephews in Georgia. After the death of his wife and prior to his moving to the Masonic Home, he made his home with his niece, Doris J. Kelley in Mechanicsville. Mr. Puckett retired… Joseph E. Reed, 81, of Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Nancy S. Risko SOUTHERN SHORES - Nancy Susan Risko passed away Oct. 9, 2008. In accordance with Nancy's wishes, the family will scatter her ashes in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego near Point Loma this spring. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. is in charge. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2008, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. Linda Roach, 42, of Gretna, Va., died on Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Gretna, Va. . Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Nancy K. Roseberry, 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2008, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. will be held Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Redwing Park. Donations will be accepted to purchase a memorial bench for Mr. Ross to be erected at the ocean front. will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, in the Roanoke chapel of Lotz Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com. Peggy S. Saunders VIRGINIA BEACH - Peggy S. Saunders, 64, of the 700 block of Lake Edward Drive, passed away Oct. 9, 2008, in Sentara Bayside Hospital. A native of North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Roman and Mildred Willis. She is survived by her husband, Keith T. Saunders; her daughter, Jennifer Stricker and her husband Kevin; her son, Barry Guthrie and wife Karen; and three grandchildren, Leah, Heather and Madison Guthrie. A funeral will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown… SHAPIRO, Sydner Evan, 52, of Richmond, passed away October 10, 2008. He was a devoted son of the late Adele and Henry Shapiro. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Goodman and her husband, Allan, and Evalyn Cohn and her husband, Kenny; a brother, Sanford Shapiro and his wife, Karen; four nieces, Perri Rosen and her husband, Michael, Rachel Cohn, Lauren Smith and Jodi Ashby and her husband, Jason; two nephews, Robert Cohn and Joel Shapiro; two great-nephews, Jake and Adam Henry Rosen. He was preceded in… Gladys M. Sheppard NORFOLK - Gladys Maude Sheppard, 80, of the 3100 block of Montana Ave., passed away Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. ., Charities will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Olive Branch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to a favorite charity or Feed the Children., Charities A celebration of life for Mr. Garland "Peno" Smith will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Union Grove Baptist Church, 19111 Church Road, Petersburg, Va. (Chesterfield); the Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 20901 Matoaca Road, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-3075. Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Smith online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and where you may view a video… Smith, Lillian Elizabeth Taylor s will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-254-3000. SMITHERS, Alfreida D., of Richmond, died October 10, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later. Sheldon S. Spencer COLUMBIA - Sheldon Samuel Spencer, 53, of the 500 block of South Road St., died Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Zion Grove Church of Christ. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. Roy Lee St.Clair, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Arthur J. Stone Jr. NORFOLK - Mr. Arthur J. Stone Jr., 60, of the 3500 block of Westminster Ave., died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church Bute Street. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge. . Burial will be in Mount Laurel Cemetery in Mount Laurel, N.J., Tuesday, Oct. 14., Charities William I. Sykes COLUMBIA - William Isaac Sykes, 70, of the 1300 block of Holly Drive, died Oct. 9, 2008. A funeral will be at noon Tuesday in St. John Baptist Church. Rowsom Funeral Home is in charge. Ronald H. Symes SUFFOLK - Ronald H. "Big Groovy" Symes, 62, died Oct. 7, 2008. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in Church of God and Saints of Christ Tabernacle, Belleville. Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth, is in charge. s will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home with the Rev. Junior Bentley officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home, where the family will be from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va. will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park with the Rev. Mark Bailey officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities THOMPSON, Sara Frances Martin, age 98, formerly of Winston-Salem, N.C., died in Farmville, Virginia, on October 9, 2008. Mrs. Thompson attended Salem College in North Carolina, and she graduated from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va. in 1933. Prior to her graduation she had been in home missionary work in the mountains of western North Carolina. In 1934 she married the Rev. Earl F. Thompson, and she supported his North Carolina pastorates for the next 25 years in Rutherfordton,… Jane R. Thurmond, 86, of Lynchburg, died Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. Pauline Winston Tingler, 86, of Covington, Va., died Friday, October 10, 2008. Arrangements by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. Mrs. Odessa Melva Tinney, of 2104 Bishop St, (formerly of 35 W. Fillmore St,, Apartment 208), Petersburg, Va., departed this life at Southside Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. She was born Aug. 28, 1924, in Alabama to the late General and Geraldine Jones. She completed her early education in Alabama and moved to Brownsville, Pa., where she completed high school. Upon graduating from high school, she moved to New York to gain employment and to further her education. Subsequently, she was… Lillie G. Todd WINDSOR - Lillie Gladys Todd, 72, of the 2200 block of Governors Road, died Oct. 8, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church. Cherry's Funeral Home is in charge. Oct 10, 2008 The funeral for Travis Fallin, 19, of Patrick Springs, who died Oct. 6, 2008, was held Thursday at the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service. Pastor Freddie Bonds officiated. Burial was in County Line Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Lackey, Daniel Chandler, Dustin Cooley, Josh Moore, Dwayne Lawson, Jimmy Fallin, Henry Delacruz, Brandon Colbern and Bryan Proctor. Henry Thorton Banks Henry Thorton Banks, 98, of Brightwood died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Autumn Care in Madison. He was born May 3, 1910, in Madison County, the son of the late Samuel Newton Banks and Sarah Lee Hutchinson Banks. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise T. Banks; three brothers, Robert Banks, Tim Banks, and Sam Banks; and two sisters, Mary Maxfield and Lillian Jolly. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Banks of Brightwood; five stepchildren, 13 step grandchildren, thirty… Norvell Francis Vandegrift, 83, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424. s will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, Va. will be held 2 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home, Covington, Va. William Edward Wall, 90, of Colonial Heights, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. He was born in Manchester, Ky., the son of the late John Bates Wall (Pottertown, Ky.) and Evelyn Pace Wall (Little Bull Skin, Ky.). Mr. Wall was educated in the state of Kentucky and received his law degree from the University of Kentucky. He was a lawyer and circuit judge in Harlan County, Ky. Mr. Wall was a "professional soldier," and served his country in World War II in the Pacific and had two tours in Korea. He was a… Mr. Raymond A. Wardzala, 78, of Martinsville, Va., died on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, Va. Ann Love Whitfield PORTSMOUTH - Ann Love Whitfield, 57, passed away Oct. 9, 2008. She was a native of Fayette , W.Va. Ann is survived by her husband, Billy; a daughter, Ashley; two sons, Cory and Brad; a granddaughter, Bailey; a sister, Alice; and countless others who referred to her as mother and best friend. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in their home at 626 Mount Vernon Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the William Whitfield fund at Towne… as a teacher from the New York public school system. A graduate of Crestwood High School and Norfolk State College, she was a member of Little Zion Baptist Church Bowers Hill in Chesapeake. She is survived by three sisters, Yvonne Boothe, Jean Tillman (Jerry) and Sharon Stanford; a brother, Rex Potts; aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Little Zion Baptist Church Bowers Hill by the Rev. Edward McNair. Burial will be in the church… A celebration of life for Mr. Daniel DeLin Williams will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 615 Clay St., Emporia, Va.; the Rev. James A. Carey Sr., pastor, officiating and the Rev. Walter Sadler Sr., pastor of Balm In Gilead Ministries, Washington, D.C., eulogist. Interment to follow via horse drawn carriage in the Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Emporia, Va. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 1 p.m.… for the procession to the church. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at WINFIELD, George Clifford, 87, of Chester, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at CJW-Chippenham Hospital, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mr. Winfield was born in Petersburg, Va., on April 15, 1921 and was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Winfield Sr. Mr. Winfield served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He resided in Miami, Fla., from 1955 until returning to Virginia in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Jinkins Winfield; his brother-in-law and… will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Wiss requested that contributions be made in her name to her church or to Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Center, 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz, Va. 24184. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. and celebration of Jack's life will be held 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Hospice Team in Bedford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huddleston Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund, c/o Frances Woodford, 2886 Crab Orchard Road, Huddleston, Va. 24104, to the Moneta Rescue Squad, c/o Mike Harper, Treasurer, P. O. Box 497, Moneta, Va. 24121 or to the Huddleston Lifesaving Crew, c/o Harold… WRIGHT, Thomas Louis "Tom," 48, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was a dearly loved son, brother, husband, uncle, friend and colleague. He was a lifelong resident of Richmond. He earned a bachelor's Degree in Business, a master's Degree in Teaching and a post-master's Certificate in Educational Leadership, all from Virginia Commonwealth University. He worked in different fields including printing, financial services and… |
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