Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Virginia Obituaries 10/21/08

  • Adkins, James

    ADKINS, James "Whitty," 45, of Varina, with great sorrow, left us Sunday, October 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; and their daughter, Caitlyn; two sons, Wayne and Brock (Jennifer); daughter, Kourtnee (and their mother, Diana); mother, Alva Leigh Adkins; brother, Jerry Adkins; four grandchildren, Frankie Ann, Lindsey, C.J. and Bryson; uncle, Ope; aunts, June and Olive; devoted family, Freddie, Tonya, Scarlett, Lani; and many other loving friends. Whitty was a loving father,…

    • Anderson, Elsie Mae

      • Arrebola, Carmen

        Carmen M. Arrebola VIRGINIA BEACH - Carmen Martinez Arrebola, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior Oct. 19, 2008. Mrs. Arrebola was born in La Linea, Cadiz, Spain, on Feb. 4, 1914, and resided in Virginia Beach since 1973. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church. She loved her Spanish heritage and friends. Survivors include a daughter, Carmen Lewis (Dannie) of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Juan Lewis (Linda), Jesus Lewis (Lyndsy), Carmen Brewer (Richard), Dannie Lewis Jr. (Angela) and…

        • Back, John Musick

          s will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23 2008, from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Howlett and the Rev. Dr. C.R. Conner officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be held on Wednesday evening, October 22, 2008, at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. The family wishes that memorials be made to The Beulah House, 4704 Caddell Lane, Dublin, Va. 24084. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc.,…

          • Bailey, Margaret Hillas

            Margaret Hillas Bailey, 88, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Bailey; daughter and husband, Mary Michael and Fay Baker, of Augusta, Ga.; granddaughter and husband, Angela and Jeff Havens; and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Brock Havens, all of Houston, Texas; sister and husband, Rita and Tom Carnary, of Roanoke; special Godchild and niece, Connie Rice, of Richmond; many nieces and nephews, in-laws and their families, they include, Dolores B.…

            • Baldwin, Kathleen (McCoy)

              s will be conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Rader Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, Va. "Serving Every Family as if Our Very Own."

              • Ball, Anthony S. "Tony"

                BALL, Anthony S. "Tony", departed this life October 20, 2008. Remains rest at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service, 5008 Nine Mile Road. www.wilsonafs.com

                • Barksdale Grover L.

                  Oct 21, 2008 Grover Lewis Barksdale, 89, of 1607 Spruce St., Martinsville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville Hines Funeral Services will announce arrangements.

                  • Barton, Franklin D.

                    • Bayly, Barry Robert

                      will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, from Highland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jason L. Bryant, OSL Pastor and Mrs. Ann Snead officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                      • Beason, Lanis

                        and devotion they accorded Lanis as she coped with the increasing challenges of ALS: William and Dorence Simpson, Debra Williams, Anilda and Shawn Kirkpatrick, Timothy Niner, Andy Vandyke, Diane Butler, Dolores Rosario, Sandy and Melissa Smith, Shirley Ray, Lyne Aslett, and the compassionate nursing staff at Sentara-Rosemont. Services will be private. Cremation Society of Virginia, Virginia Beach, is assisting the family.

                        • Beer Jr., Charles

                          with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Hampton National Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to or Disabled American Veterans. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                          • Belcher, Rosa Mae

                            BELCHER, Rosa Mae, of Richmond, departed this life October 18, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St. Funeral notice later.

                            • Bessie E. Vass

                              Oct 21, 2008 The funeral for Bessie Imogene Edwards Vass, 85, of Fieldale, who died Oct. 17, 2008, was held Monday at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home, Bassett, with Dr. G.H. Vaughn officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. Pallbearers were Alvin Mitchell, Daniel Lester, Paul Coleman and Mark Crum.

                              • Blair, Marion

                                celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Bruce Carper. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church, 288 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505 or the Tidewater Chapter of the , 500 E. Plume St., Suite 110, Norfolk, VA 23510., Charities

                                • Bond, Jezia Carlos

                                  Infant Jezia Carlos Bond, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                  • Boothe, Gertrude D. (Holiday)

                                    s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Interment will follow at Dishon Cemetery, Snowville Community. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, October 21, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. To send online condolence messages to the family, please visit, www.bowerfuneralhome.com. Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., is handling the arrangements for the family.

                                    • Boswell III, William Daniel

                                      BOSWELL, William Daniel III, 54, of Emporia, passed away October 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Amy Boswell; his sons, William Joseph Boswell and William Daniel Boswell IV, all of Emporia; his brothers, Chris Boswell of Va., Johnny Boswell and Eddie Boswell, both of Maryland; his Aunt Billie of Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A candlelight vigil, mass and visitation will be held Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m., at St. Richards Catholic Church in Emporia, Va. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m.…

                                      • Bowen, Robert Dewayne

                                        Robert Dewayne Bowen, 73, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away at his home on Saturday morning, October 18, 2008. Mr. Bowen was born on July 29, 1935, in Cherokee, Okla. He was a son of the late Orval and Nellie Lou Culver Bowen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis E. Bowen and William D. Bowen. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Pearisburg. He had a great love of his Catholic faith and was actually discerning a call to the priesthood when he met the…

                                        • Bradley, James Aubrey

                                          s, with Military Honors by the American Legion, will be conducted 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Wilson's United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Steve Turner officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Wilson's United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Pastor Steve Turner, 2045 Sunburst Road, Evington, Va. 24550, and will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

                                          • Brown, Addolorata

                                            man's wife, she became extremely independent, handling the multiple responsibilities of her home and family. While stationed in California in 1954, she welcomed a son, Francesco David, and in 1967, a daughter, Sabrina Rebecca, in Chesapeake. After spending 10 years at home after Sabrina's birth, she applied to the Chesapeake school system as a bus driver. She was granted a license and a 28-year love affair began driving a special needs bus. Making multiple friends not only with other drivers, but…

                                            • Bryant, Alma Wade

                                              Alma Wade (Susie) Bryant, of Salem, Va., was called home to be with The Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 19, 2008. She will be joining her loving husband, Carl Bryant, whom she married on October 18, 1945. Alma was born on March 14, 1920, and shared a birthday with her great-great-niece, Ashleigh Woolwine, which was one of her special joys. Alma now journeys to Heaven to greet her parents, Cana and Lucy Wade; sisters, Neva Ellis and Melba Harris; brothers, Newton and Curtis Wade; and a very special…

                                              • Bulifant, Esther V.B.

                                                Esther Virginia Burton Bulifant, 85, of Chesterfield County, died peacefully at her home on Oct. 20, 2008. Mrs. Bulifant was the daughter of Charles and Minnie Dance Burton. Mrs. Bulifant and her husband, Jacob Bulifant owned and operated Holt's Jewelry Store in Petersburg until their retirement in 1990. Mrs. Bulifant was a life-long member of Wood's United Methodist Church, joining in 1928. She served as a Sunday school teacher in the Bur-Ka class and was secretary of the Administrative Board. Mrs.…

                                                • Bumgarner, Bill B.

                                                  he participated in the military movements of Heartbreak and Bloody Ridge. After returning home, he resumed his transportation interest by owning and operating various trucking companies over his long career. He moved to Roanoke, VA in 1957 after purchasing Russell Transfer, Inc. of which he was the President and a stockholder for 28 years. Most recently he was the proud founder and retired President/CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Fleetmaster Express, Inc. in Roanoke, Va., Most people will remember Bill…

                                                  • Burruss, Sabrina

                                                    BURRUSS, Sabrina, of Ashland, Va., departed this life October 17, 2008. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later.

                                                    • Butler, Mary Farrar

                                                      BUTLER, Mary Farrar, 93, of Charlotte, N.C., died Friday, October 17, 2008 at CMC University Hospital in Charlotte. A native of Newport News, Va., Mrs. Butler was born to the late William Henry Farrar and Mary Roberts Farrar on September 22, 1915. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur N. Butler in 1988. Mrs. Butler is survived by her daughters, Nancy Butler Duffee of Charlotte, N.C. and Myra Butler Uruski of Houston, Texas. She is survived by six grandchildren and four…

                                                      • Byrd, Hugh Lyle

                                                        2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Norris Funeral Services Chapel, Martinsville, Va.

                                                        • Castle, Gloria Maxine Tyree

                                                          CASTLE, Gloria Maxine Tyree, 67, died Friday, October 17, 2008, at her home in Aylett, Va. Born in her beloved Nelson County July 26, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Herman O. and Nettie Lawhorn Tyree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Arthur; and one sister, Georgia Dunn. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Flanigan (Tom) of Florida and Kathy Saumier (Lonnie), and a son, James, all of Michigan; grandchildren, Kristen and Lonnie Jr. Saumier and Caleb…

                                                          • Caviness, Alvin Roy

                                                            s will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Lawson, the Rev. Ronnie Stuart and the Rev. Carl Forrester officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Christian Church Cemetery, Draper, Va. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laurel Rescue Squad, 1542 Rescue Road, Austinville, Va. 24312. The family would like to thank the Progressive Care Unit at…

                                                            • Clark, Mary

                                                              Ms. Mary A. Clark of 1203 Arlington Road, Hopewell, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at John Randolph Medical Center. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director. You may send condolences to the family on our website; www.blandenterprisesinc.com

                                                              • Claxton, Bobbie

                                                                will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Shawsville Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                • Collins, Eliza F.

                                                                  COLLINS, Miss Eliza F., of Richmond, departed this life October 16, 2008. She is survived by five sisters, Alice L. Collins, Annie E. Simon, Cissie A. Brown, Easter C. Wilborn, and Zelder R. Collins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, among them, devoted caregivers, Virginia Jeffries, Karen and Kamilla, and devoted friend, Clifton L. Robinson Sr. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Streets, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 22. Dr.…

                                                                  • Conner, Samuel F.

                                                                    s will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at First Church of the Brethren by Pastor Dava Hensley. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707.

                                                                    • Cook, Charles C. (Memoriam)

                                                                      In Loving Memory of Charles C. COOK 03-23-1933 10-21-2004, 4 years ago our world stood still., Gone was the strength &, comfort from someone so dear., You were a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather., Our loss was Heaven's gain., We think of you with Love and miss you with Tears., Always & Forever Our Love, Norma Jean, Chuck,, Wanda & family

                                                                      • Cooper, Andrew W.

                                                                        Andrew W. Cooper, 46, of Roanoke, Va., died on Friday, October 17, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                        • Councill, Lue

                                                                          Lue R. Councill FRANKLIN - Lue R. Councill, 78, of the 400 block of Madison St., died Oct. 18, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in William M. Engram Sr. Memorial Chapel. Engram Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                          • Cousins, C. Aubrey

                                                                            COUSINS, C. Aubrey, of Richmond, died October 20, 2008. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.

                                                                            • Craddock, Catherine

                                                                              in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com., Charities

                                                                              • Creecy, Arthur

                                                                                will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Condolences may be offered to the family at

                                                                                • Crotts, David Olser

                                                                                  • Darden, Larry D.

                                                                                    A funeral service for Mr. Larry D. Darden will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Zion A.M.E. Zion Church, 12541 Branders Ridge Road, Chester, Va., the Rev. Thomas Tucker, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow in Lively Cemetery, Chester, Va. Viewing of Mr. Darden will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the day of the services at the church. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 2 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at 1:30 p.m. at 3604 South Street, Ettrick, the day of…

                                                                                    • Darrell G. Pickerel

                                                                                      Oct 21, 2008 The funeral for Darrell Glenn Pickerel, 52, of Woolwine, who died Oct. 17, 2008, was held Monday at Woolwine United Methodist Church with Pastors Jack Hyde and David Lones officiating. Burial was in Woolwine Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Pickerel, Greg Spencer, Brandon Spencer, Michael Rorrer, Michael Roberts, Mike Foley, Teddy Spencer, Gerald Foley and Wayne Handy. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart was in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                      • Davidson Jr., Michael Ray

                                                                                        . Burial will follow in the Short's Creek Cemetery, Carroll County, Va. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Abundant Life Ministries. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to his parents at 1835 Caseknife Road, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Stevens Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.

                                                                                        • Davis, Anita C.

                                                                                          DAVIS, Ms. Anita C., of Richmond, departed this life October 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Dean Davis Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Shamika Davis; grandsons, Deonte T. and Devont R. Davis; mother, Dorothy Woolridge; sisters, Ann Branch (Melvin), Carolyn Collins (Dave) and Connie Tucker; brothers, Dennis Woolridge (Denise), Charlie (Shalene), George, Melton, A. Wayne (Precious) and Ronnie Tucker; one aunt, one uncle; daughter-in-law, Treecy Davis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,…

                                                                                          • Dichtel, Ruth Packard

                                                                                            will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, in Ft. Myer Chapel with inurnment to follow in the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to the Greene Care Clinic, P.O. Box 54, Stanardsville, Va. 22973 or the Albemarle Chapter of the DAR, c/o Mrs. Emily T. Richardson, 2150 Whippoorwill Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901-8811. To send condolences, visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

                                                                                            • Dixon, Mary

                                                                                              Mary R. Dixon NORFOLK - Mary Ruffin Dixon, 100, of the 2800 block of Beachmont Ave., died Oct. 16 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born in Norfolk, she was the widow of Lonnie Dixon and a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Malinda Gregory (Ronald) of Chesapeake and Brenda Spratley of Norfolk; five great-grandchildren, Lisa McCollum Artis (Kent) of Chesapeake, Venice Gregory of Chesapeake, Lewis Brickhouse (Alice) of Bahrain, Larmont Willingham (Tera) of…

                                                                                              • Draper, Leslie R.

                                                                                                Leslie Randall Draper, 76, of Hopewell died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Draper was born in Martinsville, Va. and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He retired at Fort Lee as a M/Sgt with 23 years of service. Following his tenure in the military, he was employed with Firestone Corporation and Virginia Power Company. Mr. Draper was the son of the late Frank L. Draper Sr. and Gladys Parcell…

                                                                                                • Draper, W. Mark (Memoriam)

                                                                                                  In Loving Memory of W. Mark DRAPER Oct. 15, 1957 July 1, 2001, Just to see your face,, Just to hear your voice,, Just to see your smile,, Just for a second, just for a moment, Just for a little while., Sadly loved & missed, Mom, Joe, Rick,, Rhonda, Kerry, & Aunt Mamie

                                                                                                  • Edwards, Mary Frances (Memoriam)

                                                                                                    In Loving Memory of Mary Frances EDWARDS Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear., Sadly loved & missed, Daughter, Suzie; Son-in-law, Joe Grandchildren, & Great-Grandchildren

                                                                                                  • Edwin L. Ferguson

                                                                                                    Oct 21, 2008 Edwin Lester Ferguson, 81, of Kings Way Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Pittsylvania County on Feb. 2, 1927, to William L. and Lalia Dodson Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Astor Warrick Ferguson; and four brothers, Leonard, Herman, Hughes and Ryland Ferguson. He was a veteran, was retired from Fieldcrest Mills and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, Allen Ferguson of…

                                                                                                    • Ellison, Augusta

                                                                                                      . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel, is caring for arrangements. Please share a memory with the family at

                                                                                                      • Fagans, Marie

                                                                                                        Marie Clark Fagans ELIZABETH CITY - Marie Clark Fagans, 67, of the 200 block of Renaissance Circle, died Oct. 17, 2008. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Hertford. Stallings Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                        • Fain, Edgar Lee

                                                                                                          Edgar Lee Fain, 64, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Friday, October 17, 2008, at his home. He was born in Montgomery County, Va., on March 4, 1944, to the late Arnold Richard and Susan Sheppard Fain. Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. His quiet, friendly, compassionate manner was loved and respected by all. His spirit in the face of all of his challenges was inspirational. He was a faithful and Christian man who never forgot to thank God for his blessings., He was a local…

                                                                                                          • Farmer, Connie Louise

                                                                                                            FARMER, Connie Louise, 42, of Richmond, died October 18, 2008. Daughter of the late Raymond and Betty Farmer, she was preceded in death by her niece, Amy Pevey, and is survived by her daughter, Brittany M. Farmer, three brothers, Rusty and Joe Grove, and Raymond Farmer Jr.; three sisters, Patty Heck, Shirley Hall, and Doris Lord; three nieces, three nephews, two great-nieces and three great-nephews, and a beloved friend, Jennifer Burton. Connie was a Supervisor of Environmental Services at the Masonic Home…

                                                                                                            • Farnell M.D., Patrocinio M.

                                                                                                              Patrocinio Mendoza Farnell, M.D., of Petersburg, Va., died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at Inova Fairfax Hopital in Northern, Va. Dr. Farnell was born on Nov. 14, 1915 in Magalang, Pampanga, Philippine Islands. She was preceded in death by her former husband of 25 years. Lt. Col. (Ret) Eric C. Farnell; both of her parents, Jose Mendoza and Fidela Ordonez Mendoza; her brothers, Libertado, Teodosio, Heraclio, and Nicias Mendoza; her sisters, Emerenciana M. Valencia, Araceli M. Moran, Fidela M. Henson, and…

                                                                                                              • Ferguson, Edwin Lester

                                                                                                                Edwin Lester Ferguson, 81, of Martinsville, Va., died on Monday, October 20, 2008. Military Graveside Service 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in the Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                • Ferrell, Jan M.

                                                                                                                  FERRELL, Jan M., 88, passed away October 17, 2008. Her parents, Charles and Clara Ferrell, preceded her in death. Jan Ferrell was retired from Ford Foundation, New York, N.Y. She is survived by a devoted niece, Janna Sakowitz (Doug); nephews, Carl Ward (Carolyn) and Dana Ward (Donna); and many friends and family. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2008 at West End Assembly of God, 401 N. Parham Rd.

                                                                                                                  • Ferrell Sr., Joe Lewis

                                                                                                                    Joe Lewis Ferrell Sr., 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                    • Fertig, Lyle Duane

                                                                                                                      Lyle Duane Fertig, 82, of Covington, Va., died on Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Va.

                                                                                                                      • Frantz Sr., Edgar P.

                                                                                                                        Edgar Paul Frantz Sr., 81, of Hopewell died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Mr. Frantz served his country during World War II and was a retired sheet-metal worker at Allied Chemical Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Selma Barth Nickels Frantz; a daughter, Denise Louise Frantz; and a son, Edgar Paul Frantz Jr. He is survived by a daughter, Delores A. Travis; son, David Lee Frantz; grandchildren, Carrie Travis and husband, Danny Hopkins, and Carol Travis; and a special friend, Marie Coleman. The…

                                                                                                                        • Fullen, Virginia Christine

                                                                                                                          • Gibson, Alison Morice

                                                                                                                            GIBSON, Alison Morice, 96, died on October 18, 2008, following a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Rt. Rev. Robert F. Gibson Jr., Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. She is survived by her four children, Robert F. Gibson III of Worton, Md., John V.M. Gibson of Memphis, Tenn., Margaret A. Gibson of Santa Cruz, Calif. and Peter McK. Gibson of Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, at…

                                                                                                                            • Gibson, Elizabeth J.

                                                                                                                              • Gill, Herbert Denver

                                                                                                                                • Gould, Joanne S.

                                                                                                                                  GOULD, Joanne S., 85, of Chester, Va., formerly of Hopewell, Va., died Monday, October 13, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Gould served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was an administrative assistant for Mitre Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Clara Maude Sewall Wiegel; and her husband, Walter Raymond Gould. Mrs. Gould is survived by two daughters, Barbara Jo Gould of Chester, Judith Elizabeth Pennell of Fredericksburg; one son, John C. "Jack" Gould…

                                                                                                                                  • Graves, Elnora

                                                                                                                                    Mrs. Elnora Graves, 84, of 43 Featherwood Court, Silver Springs, Md., formerly of Hopewell, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at her residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Turner-Bland Funeral Home. William N. Bland Jr., Funeral director. You can send your condolences to the family on our website at www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

                                                                                                                                    • Griffith, Ernest Linwood

                                                                                                                                      will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Loving Funeral Home Chapel, Covington, Va.

                                                                                                                                      • Guyton, Martha

                                                                                                                                        will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in O'Berry AME Zion Church Cemetery in Franklin, Va. Fitchett Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                        • Hamilton, Linberg G.

                                                                                                                                          HAMILTON, Linberg G. "Mack," 81, of Glen Allen, passed away October 18, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Hamilton Locke and her husband, Michael; son, Robert K. Hamilton and his wife, Cathy; three grandchildren, William T. Cogbill and his wife, Jessica, Raymond T. Cogbill and his wife, Lisa, and Jessica H. Berry and her husband, Robert; six great-grandchildren, Adam, Brent and Amber Cogbill, Elizabeth Berry and Kyelee and Caden Wright. Mr. Hamilton was a loving father and grandfather.…

                                                                                                                                          • Hardy Jr., Leo

                                                                                                                                            Leo Hardy Jr. DREWRYVILLE - Leo Hardy Jr. died suddenly Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in his residence. He was a native of Southampton County, son of the late Leo and Catherine Mayfield Hardy. He was self-employed and was also associate pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hwy. 58, Drewryville, where he served as youth Sunday school teacher and lead singer in the church choir. He is survived by his wife, Brindle S. Hardy; daughter, Brin Darden of Portsmouth; son, Lamont Hardy of Portsmouth; sisters, Linda…

                                                                                                                                            • Hare, Dennis R.

                                                                                                                                              Dennis R. Hare, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Hopewell on March 27, 1920. He was the son of the late Roan Alexander and Minnie Temple Hare. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roan A. Hare Jr. and Bernard T. Hare; three sisters, Mildred H. Utipil, Evelyn H. Gish and Edna H. Hicks. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284. He was a member of Matoaca Baptist Church. He was retired from…

                                                                                                                                              • Harper Jr., Joseph

                                                                                                                                                Mr. Joseph Harper Jr., 66, former sheriff of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. Mr. Harper was the first African-American to be appointed as sheriff of Petersburg City. Sheriff Harper will be greatly missed by the City of Petersburg and many, many friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Harper and Moses Harper. Mr. Harper was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, for over 45 years. Joseph Harper…

                                                                                                                                                • Harris, Forrest E.

                                                                                                                                                  Forrest Edwin Harris, of Bowie, Md., died on Oct. 5, 2008. Services were held at the Randall Memorial United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2008. Forrest, the son of Mrs. Hester W. Harris and the late Robert P. Harris, was born in Petersburg, Va., on Oct. 8, 1949. He was baptized into membership at First Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. at an early age. Forrest graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967 and from Virginia State College (now known as Virginia State University) in 1971. After…

                                                                                                                                                  • Harris, Frances Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                    HARRIS, Mrs. Frances Elizabeth, age 44, of Powhatan, departed this life on Friday, October 17, 2008 in Richmond, Va. Her remains rest at Marian Gray Thomas Funeral Home in Cumberland. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Powhatan. Rev. Dr. Gregory L. Beechaum Sr. officiating, with interment in the church cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                    • Harris, Otis R.

                                                                                                                                                      Mr. Otis Ray Harris was ushered into God's heavenly gates by his angels on Friday, October 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Gussie Harris; two sisters, Edith Jefferson and Edna M. Branch and one brother, William M. Harris. He was educated in Chesterfield County Public Schools and baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was employed at Chesterfield County Schools for over 20 years. He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Christopher O. Turner (Melba) and Carlton Harris;…

                                                                                                                                                      • Harris, Robert

                                                                                                                                                        Robert Lee Harris SUNBURY - Robert Lee Harris, 78, of the 900 block of Silver Spring Road, passed away Oct. 17, 2008, at Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Metropolitan Baptist Church, Suffolk. Interment will be in Carver Memorial Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Harris Jr., 159 Mill Pond Road, Gates, N.C., at noon Thursday. Crocker Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at,…

                                                                                                                                                        • Harrison Sr., Stephen

                                                                                                                                                          Stephen G. Harrison Sr. WILLIAMSTON - Stephen Gene Harrison Sr. of the 1000 block of Collins Drive died Oct. 19, 2008. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Walker Funeral Chapel.

                                                                                                                                                          • Henry M. West, Jr.

                                                                                                                                                            Oct 21, 2008 Henry Marvin West Jr., 94, of 52 Mountain View Road, Martinsville, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dustin, Okla., on July 20, 1914, to Henry Marvin West Sr. and Mary Park West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Virginia West Wilson. During World War II, West served in the Army with the 116th Infantry, 29th Division, that landed with “H” Company on Omaha Beach in the Normandy Invasion of D-Day on June…

                                                                                                                                                            • Hicks, Hazel M.

                                                                                                                                                              Ms. Hazel Mae Hicks of 716 Wesley Street, Petersburg, Va. died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Hopewell Health Care Center, Hopewell, Va. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

                                                                                                                                                              • Hill, Curtis Dewayne

                                                                                                                                                                • Hodges, Georgia Carol

                                                                                                                                                                  2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, from the chapel of Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Holland, Ora

                                                                                                                                                                    Ora Wilson Holland NASSAWADOX - Ora Wilson Holland, 89, died Oct. 13, 2008. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Franktown United Methodist Church, Franktown. B.D. Holland Funeral Home is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Horowitz, Edith

                                                                                                                                                                      HOROWITZ, Edith, age 91, of Richmond, passed away October 13, 2008. She was born in Boston, Mass. and resided in New York City for most of her life. A resident of Richmond for 15 years, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Horowitz. She was the beloved mother of daughters, Bonnie Henry and her husband, John, of Bridgewater, N.J. and Marlene Braytenbah and her husband, Drew, of Midlothian. She was a loving and proud grandmother of Robyn Smith and her husband, Brad, Adrienne and Brian Henry and…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Howard Sr., Vernon Gray

                                                                                                                                                                        s 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Hugh L. Byrd

                                                                                                                                                                          Oct 21, 2008 The funeral for Hugh Lyle Byrd, 87, of Collinsville, who died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Norris Funeral Services. The Revs. Richard Harrison and Frank Gribble will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, and other times at the home. He was born in Henry County on Nov. 23, 1920, to James William Byrd and Ida Stokes Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Hurtt, Geraldine

                                                                                                                                                                            HURTT, Mrs. Geraldine, of Richmond, departed this life October 19, 2008. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Jackson, William P. "Bill"

                                                                                                                                                                              • Jarvis, Kathryn Santos

                                                                                                                                                                                JARVIS, Kathryn Santos, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Richmond, Va., widow of Wilfred Anthony Jarvis Sr., died peacefully at her home on the evening of October 19, 2008 in Charlston, S.C. Mrs. Jarvis was born October 9, 1918 in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Carroll Anthony Santos and Theodora Graddick Santos. She was a graduate of Bishop England High School and Rice Business School. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a former Board member of the Carter May…

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

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Johnson, Cecil W.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Cecil W. Johnson, of Nags Head, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Jenine and Bill Talbott, of Buchanan; son and daughterin-law, David and Connie Johnson, of Roanoke; and three grandchildren, Parks and Mary Catherine Talbott, and Ryan Johnson. Arrangements are by Oakey's North Chapel and Crematory, 540-362-1237.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Johnson, Harry E.

                                                                                                                                                                                      JOHNSON, Harry E., of Richmond, departed this life October 20, 2008. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St. Funeral notice later.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Johnston, Barbara

                                                                                                                                                                                        Barbara Joan Johnston VIRGINIA BEACH - Barbara Joan "B.J." Johnston, 70, of Virginia Beach, passed away Oct. 19, 2008, at home surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. B.J. was born in Warsaw, N.Y., Oct. 13, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Mingoy D'Imperio and was a resident of Virginia Beach for the past four years. B.J. is survived by her husband of 49 years, Art Johnston; sons, Andy (Pam) Johnston, Virginia Beach, Chris (Trish) Johnston, Lancaster,…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jones, Iva Ross

                                                                                                                                                                                          s will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Dr. John A. Plummer officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Rocky Mount United Methodist, 35 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, with her family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Joseph Taylor

                                                                                                                                                                                            • June S. Moore

                                                                                                                                                                                              Oct 21, 2008 The funeral for June Shirley Moore, 66, of 114 Pony Place, Martinsville, who died Oct. 18, 2008, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, N.C., will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Way of the Cross Church. Bishop Earley Dillard will officiate. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church for a half-hour before the service Wednesday and other times at the home of her sister Pamela Hairston, 905 Forest Lake Road, Martinsville. She was born in…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • King, Ella Mae Riggle

                                                                                                                                                                                                • King, Harvey Peery

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kinzer, Hubert R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    10 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lambert, Regina "Gina"

                                                                                                                                                                                                      LAMBERT, Regina "Gina", 41, slipped into eternity on October 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Lee Lambert. Cherishing her memory are her loving father, Bernard Lambert Sr.; three sisters, Jewel Holmes (Keith), Jackie Lambert and Rochelle Williams (Chad); three brothers, Rev. Bernard Jr., Rickie Chavis Jr. (Michelle) and Byron Lambert Sr.; stepmother, Frances Lambert; 26 nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives, friends and the staff and customers of Piccadilly…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lephew Sr., Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lester Sr., Jimmy

                                                                                                                                                                                                        s will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, W.Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lewis, Rosetta

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Mrs. Rosetta Lewis of 114 Culpepper Avenue, Petersburg, died Monday morning at Southside Regional Medical Center. Remains rest at the Tucker's Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Liebrich, Nell

                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6001 Granby St., Norfolk, today at 5 p.m. A private interment will follow in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y., with her husband. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. Condolences may be offered to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Long, Helen Reetz Knisley

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Helen Reetz Knisley Long, 66, of Lynchburg, died Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Manning, Rickey Clark

                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • McClure, June

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church. Twiford Colony Chapel is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Midgett, Vera

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed to the family at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Morehead, Ruth B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Morelli, Ralph J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MORELLI, Ralph J., 71, of Midlothian, died Monday, October 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Katherine A. Morelli; four daughters, Lisa Ann Armstrong and her husband, Gary M. Armstrong, Pamela Jean Sanderford, Susan Lynn Schwabe and her husband, John F. Schwabe, and Patricia Louise Monroe and her husband, Joseph Edmunds Monroe Jr.; four grandchildren, Christopher Michael Armstrong, Chase Ryan Sanderford, Madeline Grace Monroe and Lauren Elizabeth Monroe; two sisters, Mary Louise LaForest and Patsy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Moseley, Barbara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Jerusalem United Holy Church, Chesapeake. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ned D. Hairston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Oct 21, 2008 Ned Daniel Hairston, 84, of 84 Hundley St., Martinsville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Henry County on Dec. 31, 1923, to George W. Hairston and Jenny L. Hairston-Hairston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Hairston; and five brothers and sisters, John Hairston, Allen Hairston, Mary Penn, Jennie Davis and Margaret Joyce. Hairston worked at Martinsville Iron and Steel for 20 years. Surviving are five…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Nicholas, Richard E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mr. Richard Edward Nicholas, 77, of 25403 Greensville Ave., Petersburg, departed this life Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Hopewell Health Care Center. He was born May 28, 1931, to the late IdaBelle and Charlie Nicholas. Richard attended and graduated from Dinwiddie High School. He was employed by Va. Highway Department of Dinwiddie County and later retired from Allied Chemical of Hopewell where he served for over 30 years. Mr. Nicholas was a member of First Baptist Church of West Petersburg. He is preceded…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nickelson, Lula

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lula Mae Nickelson SUFFOLK - Lula Mae Nickelson, 93, of the 900 block of Lincoln Ave., passed away Oct. 17, 2008. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Crocker Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Nixon, Virginia Crawford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NIXON, Virginia Crawford, 98, of Rapidan, died Monday, October 20, 2008 in Orange. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 22, at 2 p.m. at the Unionville Christian Church in Unionville, Va., with interment in the church cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ophelia Ziglar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Oct 21, 2008 The funeral for Ophelia Ziglar, 84, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 15, 2008, was held Sunday at Shiloh Apostolic Temple with Bishop Darrell Hairston officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Tyrone Allmond, Jason Allmond, James Millner, Jonathan Millner, Torian Clark, Michael Clark, Terry Kellam, Brian Hairston, Ray Hairston, Richard Hylton and John Martin. Hairston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Oswald, Lillian

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the All Saint's Episcopal Church Building Fund, that was central to Lillian's heart, at 40 Pintail Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit, .to sign the online register., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Parker, Evelyn Phaup

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PARKER, Evelyn Phaup, of Chester, Va., joined her beloved husband October 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond B. Parker Sr.; and seven brothers. Survivors include a son, Raymond B. Parker Jr. and his wife, Joyce; a daughter, Carolyse P. Walters; a brother, Herman Phaup; five grandchildren, Beth Campbell and her husband, Matt, Karen Gregory and her husband, Mark, Brian Osborne and his wife, Jill, Matt Osborne and his wife, Misty, and Tim Parker; nine great-grandchildren and two…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Peele, Dorothy May

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          s will be conducted on Saturday October 25, 2008. Interment will follow in the Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. 540-989-3131, or Chambers Funeral Service, 301-699-5500.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Perdue, Acie Lewis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Perdue Family Cemetery, Glen Lyn, Va. Arrangements by Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pernell, Doretha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Doretha Pernell NORFOLK - Doretha Pernell of the 700 block of 27th St. died Oct. 16, 2008. A funeral will be held at noon Thursday in First United Presbyterian Church, Norfolk. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Peterson, Patricia A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                s will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Rescue Squad, PO Box 291, Salem, VA 24153. The Peterson family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, 540-389-5441

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Phillip M. Dillard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Oct 21, 2008 Phillip Moore Dillard, 82, formerly of 46 Family Drive, Axton, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden, N.C. Community Funeral Services in Ridgeway is handling arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pitts Jr., John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    John Mercer Pitts Jr. SUFFOLK - John Mercer Pitts Jr., 67, died Oct. 18, 2008. A native of Supply, Va., he was the son of the late John Mercer Pitts Sr. and Sallie Carter Pitts. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Tina M. Pitts. John was a driver for Webb's Transportation. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Tina M. Pitts of Suffolk; daughters, Teresa A. Pitts of Carrollton and Gina L. Crocker of Suffolk; son, John M. Pitts III of Suffolk; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Poole, Janet K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      POOLE, Janet K. "Pudgie," 54, of Midlothian, loving wife, Mom and Grandma, passed away October 19, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Gene Poole; two children, Angela Woods (Alan) and Jennifer Poole; four sisters, her twin, Janice Southard, Nancy Driscoll, Carrie Page and Rona Sotos; three brothers, Bobby, Billy and Donnie Withrow; granddaughter, Kaylee Woods; two stepdaughters, Bobbi Jean Russell and Chris Santiago; seven stepgrandchildren; aunts and uncles, Johnny and Jane Claytor and Charles…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pratt, Donald S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pritchard, Nina Linda Overstreet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nina Linda Overstreet Pritchard, 64, of Bedford, Va., died on Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Privett, Barbara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Barbara Jean Privett VIRGINIA BEACH - Barbara Jean Privett of the 5700 block of Summit Arch died Oct. 17, 2008. Born in Princess Anne County, now Virginia Beach, she was a member of New St. John AME, Virginia Beach and its Missionary Society. She was a graduate of Union Kempsville High School, Class of 1966. She was predeceased by her father, Roosevelt Privett and mother, Clementine Privett. Survivors include two sons, Brian Privett of Virginia Beach and Darryl Singletary of Raleigh, N.C.; two aunts; an…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pruett, Wilbert (Memoriam)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In Loving Memory of Wilbert Wayne PRUETT 8-1-1955 10-21-2007, As He Slowly Walks Away, And now I watch my brother,, as he slowly walks away., And though he cannot hear me,, I still have words to say., From words of his courage,, from words of family love., And words from all of, those memories, that we always think of., My own heart beats slower., My thoughts become still., As I see his memory from my window sill., I close my eyes to remember, all the things he'd done., He did so much for others,, never…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Quidley, Cherri

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cherri O'Neal Quidley BUXTON - Cherri O'Neal Quidley, 53, died Oct. 19, 2008. A celebration of life will be held today at 2 p.m. in Twiford Island Chapel, Hatteras.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Robertson, Roy David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robinette, Catherine B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robinson Sr., James Preston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      12 noon Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Gainsboro. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rose, Betty S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ROSE, Betty S., born September 5, 1931, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton C. Rose; and son-in-law, Timothy H. Edwards. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Joseph C. Rose (Gloria), Jeri Rose Edwards, Jeffrey P. Rose (Cheryl) and Joanie Rose Burnham (Chip); nine grandchildren, Timmy H. Edwards Jr., Stephanie Love, Kerri Waldo, Kristi Wade, J.C. Rose, Natalie Rose, Becca Rose, Paul Burnham, Tracey Burnham; and two great-grandchildren,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Saferight, Nancy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Hillsville First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sandford, John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            John A. Sandford COMO - John Albert Sandford, 83, of the 600 block of U.S. Hwy. 258, died Oct. 19, 2008. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Como. Hertford County Undertakers is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Saunders, Bertha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Jim McLendon officiating. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Ocean View Baptist Church., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Saylor, Sylvia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                celebrating her life will be held Friday at First Baptist Church, Kernersville. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. followed by a funeral at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. Memorial contributions may be made to an ABWA educational scholarship in memory of Sylvia S. Saylor, SDCC-ABWA, P.O. Box 2113, Morehead City, NC 28557. Online condolences may be made at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Scott, Sarah J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A funeral service for Mrs. Sarah J. Scott will be held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Jeffrey R. Reaves Sr., Senior pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral establishment. Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 11:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment. The family will assemble 11:30 a.m. at 3421 Frances Street,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sebastian, Rudy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    or sent to: Bank of the Commonwealth, 3720 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Rudy's family and friends would like to thank the staff of Virginia Beach General for their loving care.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Simms, Bessie Frances

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      s will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the funeral home. The Simms family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., www.mullinsfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Smith, Audra

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Audra Smith, 78, of Russellville, Ark., died on Friday, October 17, 2008, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The daughter of Floyd and Jessie Cude Hardcastle, she was born July 28, 1930, in Lamar. Audra married Robert H. "Bob" Smith on August 16, 1949, in Russellville. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was devoted to her family and friends. Audra was admired by family and friends alike for the love and compassion…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Smith, Benjamin Ford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          s will be conducted from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, with Pastor Judy Short officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Ave. Rocky Mount, Va. 24151.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Snipes, Albert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SNIPES, Mr. Albert E., of Richmond, entered eternal rest on October 18, 2008. The staff of the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home is serving his family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Spangler, Oley Hammit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              s 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at the First Brethren Church. Arrangements by Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Services, Buena Vista.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Starbuck, Donald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Holy Trinity Assembly 2520, DAV Wheelchair Fund, 29 Puritan Place, Stafford, VA 22554., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Steven Lawson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stoevener, Sylva Espenscheid

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    s 4 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008, in Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home Blacksburg, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stone, Diane Overbey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      STONE, Diane Overbey, 60, of Stony Creek, formerly of Richmond, went to be with the Lord October 20, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Jim Stone, pastor of Sappony Baptist Church in Stony Creek; daughter, Karen "Mandy" Mata; parents, Frank and Joyce Overbey; and other loving family and friends. Diane grew up attending Jahnke Road Baptist Church. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stone, Eudell Duncan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        s 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel, Galax, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Strautin, Walter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Walter Strautin, 87, of Harrisonburg, Va., and formerly of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Suslick, Claire Edith Smith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SUSLICK, Claire Edith Smith, 90, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sunday at the Elmcroft Assisted Living Center. Born in Kendall, Wis., Claire was the eldest of five children born to the late Edward W. Smith and Hila Martha Rueckheim Smith. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1939 with a degree in Accounting, notable because she was the only woman in that field at the time. She earned her M.A. in Education from Old Dominion University in Virginia during the 60s, followed by a career as a middle school…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas, Lucille Doss

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tilwanza Y. Taylor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Oct 21, 2008 The funeral for Tilwanza “Tee” Taylor, 41, of Martinsville, who died Oct. 15, 2008, was held Monday at Mercy Crossing Church with Dr. Cardes H. Brown and Pastor Jackie Poe officiating. Burial was in Carver Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Patrick Taylor, Nicholas Moore, David Carter, Harvey Claybrooks, Jermaine Manns, Zorian Claybrooks and Zachary Claybrooks. Bassett Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Umstead, Scott Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UMSTEAD, Scott Douglas, of Pineville, La., born in Richmond, Va., on May 8, 1972 to David and Pam Umstead, passed away on October 19, 2008, at the age of 36. He attended schools in Nottoway and Chesterfield counties. In his early years, he enjoyed being the "big brother" and teaching Lee his numbers and colors. He liked riding bikes and horses, and playing with his favorite dog, Kodi. Due to the progression of his disease (MPS III-A, Sanfilippo syndrome), he spent the last 14 years in the loving…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Raymond L. Byrd STAUNTON The memorial service for Raymond Lee Byrd has been changed to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Shenandoah Harley Davidson. Henry Funeral Home of Staunton is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Waynesboro News Virginian on 10/21/2008 Notice • Guest Book • Flowers • Visit the gift shop • Charities Create a Memorial Website Hochheiser, Ingeburg Anneleise View/Sign Guest Book Ingeburg Anneleise Hochheiser Ingeburg Anneleise Hochheiser, daughter of Princess…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • VanderDoes, Arthur S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Arthur S. VanderDoes, 85, of Lynchburg, Va., died on Monday, October 20, 2008. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, Va., 434-237-9424.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Walker, Matleen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ms. Matleen "Skeeter" Walker, of Petersburg, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. She was born on March 17, 1918 in Dinwiddie County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Walker and Lelia Malone Walker. She accepted Christ at an early age at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Dinwiddie, Va. When she moved to Petersburg, she joined Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She attended school in Dinwiddie and college at Virginia State. Her early career choice was that of cosmetology.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Webber, Mildred Taylor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Weidman Jr., H. Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WEIDMAN, H. Robert Jr. "Bob," died October 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Dede; daughters, Stephanie Nicole and Renee Michelle; his mother, Grace Weidman; brother, C.P. Weidman and wife, Pat, of Rockwell, Texas; sister, Deborah Weidman-Ivany and husband, Phil, of Yardley, Pa.; and his beloved dog, Ares. A Richmond native and award-winning athlete, Bobby was an alumnus of Hermitage High School and Duke University and proud to have been a member of their winning football teams. Men come and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • West Jr., Henry Marvin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at Roselawn Burial Park. Arrangements by Norris Funeral Service, Martinsville, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • White, Angela

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                at 407 Bosley Ave., Suffolk. Condolences may be registered online at, Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Whitlock, Maynard Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Snowville Baptist Church with the Rev. Neil Wood officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, October 21, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Carilion Hospice, 700 Randolph St., Suite 210, Radford, Va. 24141 or to the Snowville Baptist Church, 5296 Lead…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wiggins Jr., Eugene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    . He was a faithful member of Brotherly Love COGIC. Eugene was predeceased by his wife, Rosebud Wiggins. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Barbara Wiggins, Bridgette Wiggins, Eugene Wiggins III (Yolanda), Domingo Wiggins and Annette Sinclair; six sisters, Victoria Taylor, Pearlene Ratcliff, both of Norfolk, Edna Joyner, Elverda Brooks, both of Chesapeake, Geraldine Alston of Enfield, N.C. and Queen Williams of Whitakers, N.C.; four brothers, George, Benjamin, Burnell, all of Norfolk, and James…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Williams, J. Rodman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      of praise, worship, and fellowship will be held at Kempsville Presbyterian Church, 805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, 495-1913, led by Pastor Nate Atwood and Rabbi Joseph Rosenfarb of Beth Messiah Congregation in Norfolk. Please visit Professor Williams' website at, for background vita, online books, articles, etc. Also, you will find there his personal testimony in the preface of his online book, "A Theological Pilgrimage"., Charities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilson, Elmer D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WILSON, Elmer D., 89, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy Kinton Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn W. and Arnold A. Horner; granddaughter, Kelsey; sister, Edith Hobbs and her husband, V. Lawrence Hobbs Sr., of Stony Creek; one niece and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert E. and Madge Ryder Wilson; sister, Eileen Gasser; brothers, Herbert E. Wilson Jr. and Mark E. Wilson. Mr. Wilson served…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Witcher, Phyllis Holland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Pigg River Community Center. Arrangements by Stanfield Mortuary Service, Rocky Mount, Va.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wyatt, Dr. Garland Murray

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WYATT, Dr. Garland Murray, 86, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2008. He was co-owner of J.W. Wyatt and Co., husband of Harriet B. Wyatt.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Young, Janet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be held Friday in Columbia, Mo. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is in charge.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Bowman, Ora

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Boyd Jr., Thomas G.

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