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June 26, 2009 

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

      Douglas L. Howard

Mr. Douglas L. Howard, 68, of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away at his home Friday, June 26, 2009. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina, September 5th 1940. He attended Saint Leo’s College and was a graduate of the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. He was both a licensed embalmer and funeral director. On November 1, 1989, Mr. Howard retired from the U.S. Army at the rank of Master Sergeant after having served twenty-three years on active duty. At the time of retirement, he was assigned to the Quartermaster Center and School’s Mortuary Affairs Center. With the exception of an assignment as a special agent with the Defense Investigative Service, the majority of his active duty service was with mortuary affairs organizations. Those assignments included several years as a mortuary affairs instructor at Fort Lee; a tour of duty with the U.S. Army Mortuary, Saigon, Republic of Vietnam; an assignment to the U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii; an assignment to the U.S. Army Affairs Agency, Europe; and multiple assignments to the Mortuary and Casualty Support Division, Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center, Alexandria, Virginia. Following retirement from active duty, Mr. Howard returned to the Army as a Department of the Army Civilian Mortuary Program Specialist assigned to the Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center. He remained with that agency until June 1996 when he joined the Mortuary Affairs Center, where he served as the Deputy Director for the past thirteen years. During his years of service, he played critical roles advising and assisting the Department of Defense, national agencies, and other countries during various crises around the world and is considered one of the leading experts in mortuary affairs.

He served his country with distinction in the wake of the events of September 11th, 2001 when he was assigned to the Pentagon as an integral part of the disaster recovery team. He also served on the disaster recovery team in Indonesia following the Tsunami of December, 2004. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; the Bronze Star; the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters; the Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster; the Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster; the Good Conduct Medal, 7th award; and the Distinguished Instructor Award. As a Department of the Army Civilian employee, Mr. Howard has received three awards of the Commander’s Award for civilian service and the Civilian Meritorious Service Award. His most recent award was the Ancient Order of Saint Martin which was bestowed on him at the Quartermaster Foundation Dinner held at the Lee Club on Fort Lee on Friday, June 19, 2009. The award is the most prestigious award that any one associated with the quartermaster corps can hope to achieve. Mr. Howard was just the twelfth person in the entire world to receive this great honor. Mr. Howard served his community diligently as Chairman of the Transportation and Safety Commission of the City of Colonial Heights. He also served faithfully at the Colonial Heights Baptist Church in various roles including: Chairman of the Finance Committee, Member of the Pastoral Search Committee, and Lead Usher.

Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of nearly forty-four years, Jean Hooks Howard; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Howard and his wife Sharre Moon of Chester, Virginia and Jonathan Howard and his wife Tamala of Hopewell, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Brandon,

Kayla, and Kyle Howard, Jessie and Jamie Alexander, Joshua, Andrew, and Jesse Howard; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl and Cecil Bradley of Wilson, North Carolina, Kay and Randy Medlin of Wilson, North Carolina, and Linda and Billy Manning of Stantonsburg, North Carolina; a brother, Phillip Howard of Washington, North Carolina.; sister-in-law, Christine Bryan of Goldsboro, North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 29, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, located at 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. The Funeral will be conducted at Colonial Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11:00am with the Reverend Mike Osborne and Chaplain (MAJ) David Green officiating. Entombment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Prince George, Virginia. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

June 20, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Harry Leonard Angle

Harry Leonard Angle, age 86 of Boones Mill died Saturday, June 20, 2009. He was a longtime and active member of Boones Mill United Methodist Church, serving as Chairman of the Administrative Board, singing in the choir and male quartet. Harry was also a former member of the Boones Mill Lions Club and Isaac's Lodge #29 A.F. & A. M.  until his illness would not allow him to be active. He retired from Whiting Oil Company in 1989 with more than 40 years of dedicated service and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was born July 17, 1922, a son of the late Peter Marvin and Effie Bowles Angle, and was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Oden and Evelyn, Ruthford (R.B.) and Raeburn, Lynwood "Sonny" Angle; special nephew, Gary Angle.

Harry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maxine T. Angle; son and daughter-in-law, Michael T. and Selina Angle; daughter and son-in-law, Matilda ("Tillie") and Victor Conner (co-owner and General Manager of Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home in Rocky Mount and VFDA Board Member); one special granddaughter (“little Emi”)which was the joy of his life, Emilee Reecie Conner (whom she called Papa); sister-in-law, Etheleene Angle; brothers-in-law, Zane and Edna Turner, Norwood and Esther Turner; a number of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral services will be conducted from Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 with Rev. Robert Garner and Rev. A. Benjamin Chidester officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boones Mill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 288, Boones Mill, Virginia 24065. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday with his family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount. www.lynchconnerbowman.com

May 30, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Margaret H. “Meg” Mountcastle, C.F.S.P.

Margaret H. “Meg” Mountcastle, C. F. P., died on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Innova Fairfax Hospital. Born February 1, 1957, in Virginia Beach, she was the daughter of Clyde Deforrest Hathaway and Margaret Fisher Hathaway. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Deforrest Hathaway.

Meg graduated from the John Tyler Community College mortuary program. She was the first female president of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and served on the policy board of the National Funeral Directors Association for six years. She was a member of the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, appointed by the governor, eventually serving as its president. She served on the board of the American Heart Association and Project Mend-A-House, as well as the finance committee of her church, St. Francis of Assisi, where she was a member for many years. She also volunteered with the “Mommy and Me” program through her church. Meg was the co-owner of Mountcastle Funeral Homes in Dale City, Woodbridge and Alexandria, where she worked for more than 30 years.

Meg loved competitive sports and games, having played slow-pitch softball and darts for a number of years. Her drive to win was exceptional, and she was a fierce Scrabble and Yahtzee opponent.  Her favorite past time was boating and traveling in warm environments.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, B. Earle Mountcastle of Triangle; her mother, Margaret F. Hathaway of Culpeper; a brother, Clyde D. Hathaway, III, of Weems; a sister, Susan H. Seavy of Martinsville; a sister, Anne H. Ziemba of Tyner, N.C.; a sister, Barbara J. Hathaway of Culpeper; a sister, Jennifer K. Hathaway of Culpeper; and nine nieces and nephews. She has a particularly special and loving relationship with her step-daughter, Lynne Mountcastle of Cape Canaveral, FL., and her nephew, Clyde D. Hathaway, IV, of Weems and his family.

The family will receive friends at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd. Dale City, VA  22193 on Wednesday, June 3, from 2 to 9 p.m. with a Christian Wake Service at 7:00pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 18825 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle VA  22172 with interment to follow at Dumfries Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Meg’s name to the American Cancer Society 124 Park St. SE, Vienna, VA  22180 (800) 227-2345

May 28, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

E. Alvin Small

E. Alvin Small of Colonial Heights died Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Southside Regional Medical Center. He was born in Petersburg son of the late Edward A. and Dora Witt Small. He was founder and president of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home in Colonial Heights which began service August 29, 1952. He semi-retired in 1990 but never totally ceased his work as a licensed funeral director. He was a past president of the Central District Funeral Directors Assoc. and a member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Assoc. He was the first president and a founder of the Colonial Heights Optimist Club, past governor of the Capital Virginia District of Optimist International, past president in 1958/59 of the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce to which he was awarded life membership in 1997, member of Powhatan Starke Masonic Lodge #124 and was awarded a 50 year certificate in 1998, member of Appomattox Commandery Knights of Templar # 6, Royal Arch Chapter #7, member of Acca Temple Shrine, past president of Petersburg Shrine Club, member of Alpha Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star, charter member and elder emeritus of Colonial Christian Church having served as chairman of various committees and trustee of the church, former member of the Fort Lee Army Advisory Committee, former member of the Petersburg Salvation Army Advisory Board.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Smith Small; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herbert and Arline Small and Ralph (Buddy) and Ruth Small all of Colonial Heights; two brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Marion Smith of Petersburg and Jim Whetzel of Roanoke; nephews, David Whetzel of Roanoke, Bryan Small of Colonial Heights and Louis Smith of Petersburg; nieces, Susan S. Belcher and Nancy S. Barnes of Colonial Heights.

A funeral Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009 in Colonial Christian Church, 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard, Colonial Heights. The Rev. Clay Boyd will officiate. Burial will be in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George County.

The family will receive friends 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Christian Church, 295 Dunlop Farms Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or to the Petersburg Salvation Army, 1228 S. West St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

April 27, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Sidney M. “Sid” Oman

Sidney M. Oman, 81, of the 800 block of Poplar Ridge Drive, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 27, 2009, surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John Brady and Martha Smith Oman and was also predeceased by a brother, Dr. John B. Oman.

Mr. Oman was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake where he formerly served as Vice-Chairman of the Administrative Board, Chairman of the Building Committee and a Sunday School teacher.

Mr. Oman was co-owner, along with his son, of Oman Funeral Homes in Chesapeake. He served three terms as Mayor of Chesapeake and one term as Mayor of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center at Chesapeake General Hospital was named for him in 1998. He served as President of both the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.

Mr. Oman served as a board member and former President of the Chesapeake Care Free Clinic and the Board of Advisors for the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation and formerly served on the Boards of Tidewater Community College, Monarch Bank, Bank of Tidewater and Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake and Elizabeth City Cosmopolitan Club, Rotary Club, to name a few.

As a civic minded person at heart, he cherished the title “Mr. Chesapeake”.  His love for Chesapeake and Elizabeth City was only superseded by his love in general for all people.

His many civic memberships and appointments in Chesapeake and Elizabeth City are too numerous to list.

Some of his many honors include the 1968 First Citizen of Tidewater; 1969 First Citizen of Chesapeake, 1987 Norfolk State University’s Presidential Citation, 1991 Elizabeth City’s First Citizen Award, 1998-99 Virginian Pilot Readers Choice Award for the Best Known Citizen and Citizen Who has contributed the most to the City.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Lillian Callis Oman; his son, Robert M. “Bob” Oman and wife Cindy and his daughter, Susan Lynn Oman, all of Chesapeake.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Great Bridge Baptist Church, 640 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322.  Rev. Randy McMillen, Rev. Tom Mercer, and Rev. Charles Moseley will officiate.  Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322.

Flowers are welcomed.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center, c/o Chesapeake General Hospital, 736 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320, the Chesapeake Care Free Clinic, 2145 S. Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23320, or to the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation, 118 Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

The family would like to thank, Dr. Julius Miller, his friend and physician, the entire staff of Chesapeake General Hospital including Chesapeake Home Care Services and his other caregivers.  Also thanks to all his close friends especially Helen Spruill and Melvin Spruill for all their care and compassion.

Sidney M. “Sid” Oman father for Robert M. “Bob” Oman

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April 9, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Georgia Bange

A former schoolteacher in Fairfax County, a licensed professional counselor and businesswoman, Georgia Bange, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Georgia lived in Loudoun County since 1972, having come to Northern Virginia in the mid "50s.

A graduate of Concord University (formerly College), and the University of Maryland she had done studies at University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and much continuing education over the last twenty years. Ms. Bange was active in Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg since the early 1970’s as a partner and counselor, doing grief and loss counseling for families as the need arose. She considered her work in support groups for Widowed, Separation and Divorce, and Dealing with Life's Losses her calling. Bange was a founding director of the Bank of Loudoun, which after several mergers is now a part of Wachovia Bank. She was a charter member of the Leesburg Rotary Daybreak, a past state president of the Business and Professional Woman’s organization and a past member of the Leesburg Town Council. 

She was a Board Member of the Loudoun Salvation Army, the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society, a past board member of the Industrial Chaplains Ministry, a member of the Boards of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, the United Way and the Victim Witness Program. She was actively involved with the Leesburg United Methodist Church. She was the past president of the Methodist Women and the past chair for the Council on Ministries. She became Lay Leader for the church.

She was born in Kimball, West Virginia to Vester and Virginia Sizemore White, who precede her in death. Her only brother, Donald White also preceded her in death in 1998.

Bange always said that birth and death were insignificant, in that she was ageless.

Family and friends shared their stories and memories of the life of Georgia at the Leesburg United Methodist Church, 107 W. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20175 on April 25, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Following the gathering of memories, a memorial service was held in her honor at the church starting at 1:00 p.m.

Bange was an owner at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg since 1972.

April 4, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Lorene Campbell Singleton

Lorene Campbell Singleton, age 84 of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Born June 22, 1924 she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Willie Ellis Mitchell Campbell.   She was a member of the Woodland Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia and was a retired cafeteria manager for Washington County Public Schools.        

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harlow Singleton;  four brothers, James Campbell, Robert Campbell, Marion (Earl) Campbell and Clifford Campbell; three sisters, Gladys Campbell, Edna Roberts and Edith Shortt Carrico; two great-grandchildren, Emily Jones and Parker Jones-Blevins.

She is survived by one daughter, Dana Harlene Scott and husband, David of Johnson City, TN; one son, Jimmy H. Singleton and wife, Linda Hughes Singleton of Cedar Bluff; one brother, John (J.D.) Campbell of Abingdon; one sister, Polly Selfe of Wytheville; three grandchildren, Rene Jones of Abingdon, Danielle Sproles and husband, Josh of Bristol, TN and Mark Singleton and wife, Lisa of Richlands; five great-grandchildren, Laurann Brooke Singleton, Madison Blaire Singleton, Willow Sproles, Abbie Sproles and Corbin Mastrippolito; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Friday, April 10, 2009 at Woodland Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia with Pastor Bob McCormick officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Woodland Baptist Church. 

It was Mrs. Singleton’s request that flowers be omitted.  Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-State Children’s Home, PO Box 888, Bristol, TN  37621 or Faith In Action Food Pantry, PO Box 2419, Abingdon, VA  24212 or Woodland Baptist Church, PO Box 618, Abingdon, VA  24212. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com.

Singleton Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.

March 30, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

John Thomas Atkins, Jr.

Mr. John Thomas Atkins, Jr. of 1022 Donna Court, Halifax, Virginia died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Medical College of Virginia Hospital.  He was born in Halifax County, Virginia November 16, 1942 and was 66 years of age. He was the son of the late John Thomas Atkins, Sr. and Edna Wooding Atkins and was married to Jeanette Bowman Atkins, who survives.

Mr. Atkins was a Funeral Director for Powell Funeral Home for 45 Years. He was a member of the Dan River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a Lifetime member of the Halifax County Rescue Squad where he served as Treasurer.  He was a past Treasurer of the Dan River Baptist Association.

Mr. John Thomas Atkins, Jr. is survived by his wife, Jeanette Bowman Atkins of Halifax, VA; Two sons John Thomas Atkins, III of Roanoke, VA and Bruce Herbert Atkins of Germantown, MD; One brother Robert Atkins of South Boston, VA; One sister Mae Atkins Brooks of Halifax, VA

Funeral Services for Mr. John Thomas Atkins, Jr. will be held Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 11:00 A. M. at Dan River Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Gibson and the Rev. Horace Murray officiating.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 7-8:30 P. M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at his home 1022 Donna Court, Halifax, VA.

Those wishing to give memorials are asked to please consider the Dan River Baptist Church Bus Fund, 1228 Dan River Church Road, Halifax, VA 24558 or the Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 875, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com   

Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.

March 22, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

W. Edgar “Bud” Smith

W. Edgar (Bud) Smith, 77, of Blue Ridge, Va., passed away after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 22, 2009, in a Roanoke hospital, surrounded by his devoted children.

A life long resident of Bedford County, he was the son of the late John W. and Lila A. Smith. Bud, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Northhampton as a cobbler. He was a master carpenter, having helped build countless homes in the area. For approximately 20 years, he was employed by the Brunswick Corporation installing bowling lanes and pin-setting equipment. Bud's passions in life included being with family and friends, gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping at Smith Mountain Lake.

Mr. Smith is survived by his seven children, Deborah S. Boyer and husband, Steve, of Bedford, Janet D. Smith, of Raleigh, N.C., Maggie S. Minnick and husband, Donald, of Troutville, Michael L. Smith Sr. and wife, Debbie, of Chesapeake, Steven O. Smith, of Bedford, Curtis J. Smith and wife, Andrea, of Suffolk, and W. Chris Smith and wife, Kim, of Roanoke. Mr. Smith is also survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Betty J. Smith, of Roanoke. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, the Rev. Michael L. Smith II, of Zambia, Africa, Gregory S. Boyer, of Bedford, Joshua R. Minnick, of Bedford, Morgan E. Smith, of Vinton, Geoffrey P. Smith, of Chesapeake, Hannah E. Minnick, of Troutville, Sloane V. and Samantha V. Smith, both of Suffolk, Emily M. Smith and Sean C. Smith, of Roanoke; also three great-grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Evie Smith, and Dylan Boyer. Bud is also survived by several nephews and nieces, including a special niece, Donna P. Shumaker.

A service celebrating Bud's life will be conducted 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Stafford Frederick officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff on floor 10 South at Roanoke Memorial Hospital for the kindness shown to Bud during his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be made to either the American Cancer Society or the Montvale Fire Department and Rescue Squad in his memory. Arrangements under the care of Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.

February 25, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

O. Wendell Burroughs

O. Wendell Burroughs, age 83, passed away, Wednesday, February 25, 2009 in Russell County Medical Center. Wendell was a native of Northern Kentucky, he had lived in St. Paul since 1957.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Paul.  He was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Virginia and Tennessee and owned and operated the Huff-Cook Funeral Home until 1989.  He was also a member of the St. Paul Lions Club for over 40 years and was a Kentucky Colonel. Wendell was a Veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  He was a member of St. Paul Masonic Lodge #343, a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Richmond, and was a Shriner, member of Kazim Temple, Roanoke.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. Burroughs and Mamie H. Huff Burroughs; and wife, Mary A. Burroughs; son, Jeffrey W. Burroughs. Survivors include three daughters, Carla Stone, Peggy Bellamy, and Lynda Sutherland and husband Harry Sutherland, all of St. Paul, VA; six grandchildren, Christopher Evans, Jeannie Keffer, Stephen Bellamy, Lori Trail and husband Jeremy, Jeff Bellamy and Mary Beth Glovier; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Tumbrink, Carrollton, KY; one brother, Dick Burroughs, Southern Pines, NC; also several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 in the First Baptist Church in St. Paul, with the Rev. Mike Moore and Rev. Lee Kidd officiating.  Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2009 in the Temple Hill Memorial Park.  Those attending are requested to meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jeff Bellamy, Stephen Bellamy, Christopher Evans, Jeremy Trail, Dan Glass and Jim Gibson. The family will receive friends 5 p.m. Until 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 546, St. Paul, Virginia 24283.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Home Nursing Company, staff of Russell County Medical Center and Dr. Brian Easton. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276)889-4444 is serving the Burroughs family. 

February 18, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

John E. Spiaggi

John E. Spiaggi, 58, of Chesapeake, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 18, 2009.

He is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Tassie Turner, her son, Brandon and granddog, Jaxon; sister, Edith S. Rider and her husband, David; sister, Frances L. Spiaggi; brothers, Joseph C. Spiaggi and his wife, Joyce, Laurence F. Spiaggi and his wife, Sue; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends, especially, Jose’ Mercado, his “adopted son”.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Elva H. Spiaggi; sister, Phyllis S. Kirkpatrick; brother, Phillip. 

John was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retiree of Crofton Diving. His family will receive friends 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Grand Affairs, 1201 Club House Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322, with a Celebration of his Life to begin at 3:30 p.m..  Interment will be private. Morrissett Funeral Home, Richmond, VA (877) 719-7901 is in charge of arrangements (condolences at morrissett.com).

John’s family wishes to offer many thanks to all those that have given comfort and friendship through this tough journey.  Pokey, as he was known to his family will be greatly missed for his can do attitude and ability to help solve problems.  John loved fishing.  He was a loyal customer and friend to Captain Ernie and the Albatross Fleet in Hatteras Village, with that in mind the family requests that in lieu of flowers you take a friend fishing and share a laugh or two.  “Fish On”

February 10, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

      Chad Morris “Poppy” Barton

Chad Morris "Poppy" Barton, age 73, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, with his family by his side.

Born in Dickenson County, he was a son of the late Ira Runnels and Rachel Tiller Barton. He was a member of Duty View Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Barton was owner and manager of Haysi Funeral Home for 45 years, owner of Barton's Trucking and Chad Barton Monument Co. He was a member of Haysi Kiwanis Club, Stone Mountain Clinic Board, current president of Southwest Virginia Funeral Directors Association and had served on the Haysi Town Council, local clinic board and bank board. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Channe Barton, Greg (Betty) Barton and Grabern Barton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Noah and Alpha Colley Yates; a sister-in-law, Bethleen Yates Dingus; brothers-in-law, Bill Mondrage and Bill Edwards; a niece, Tiffany Barton; and nephews, James Allen Yates, Dana Starnes and Lance Barton. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Patsy Yates Barton; three children, Ira Morris (Sandra) Barton, Rocky Dart Barton, and Janet Lynn (Shane) Hillman, all of Haysi; his pride and joy, his grandchildren, Collin Chad and Rachel Grayson Hillman; two step-grandchildren, Brandi Presley and LaRae Boyd; a sister, Louise (James) Compton of Wytheville, Va.; sisters-in-law, Peggy Barton, Pamela Barton, Becky Mondrage, Trula Edwards, Dinah (Willard) Deel, Neva (Dee) Osborne, and June (Fred) Phillips; brothers-in-law, James (Ruth) Yates, Doyle Dingus, and Harold (Eula) Yates; and a host of special cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

A very special thank you to his friend, Buck Duty, for always being by his side.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Haysi Funeral Home, with Elders Garnell Gilbert and Shawn Dotson officiating. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home. Entombment will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at the Rebecca Willis Cemetery, Haysi.
Nephews and employees of Bartons Trucking will serve as pallbearers. Members of Haysi Kiwanis Club will serve as honorary pallbearers. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

February 7, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

      Robert G. “Bob” Danielson

Robert G. “Bob” Danielson, 76, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 07, 2009.  He was preceded on July 16, 2008 by his beloved wife of 53 years, Dorothy Powell “Dot” Danielson.  He is survived by his daughter, Janice L. Danielson Hazlett; daughter and son-in-law, Sue Ellen Danielson and Laurence F. “Larry“ Spiaggi; sister, Marilyn White; grand-dogs, Missy, Roxy and Chance.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era and was the Owner and Manager of Morrissett Funeral Home from 1969 to 1997. He was a member of Manchester Lodge #14 A.F.&A.M., the Meadowdale McDonald’s Coffee Group and Meadowbrook Country Club.  Bob formerly was active with the Richmond Jaycees, Virginia Funeral Directors Association, Manchester Moose and Dale Ruritan. 

The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, Feb. 12^th at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10).  His funeral service will be held 2 PM on Friday Feb. 13^th at the Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park.  The family suggests that contributions be made to Beulah United Methodist Church, 6930 Beulah Rd. Richmond, VA 23234. 

Many thanks from the family to all those that have given comfort and friendship through this tough journey.  Condolences may be registered at morrissett.com.

February 5, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

      Thelma Leola Dudley Hartley

Thelma Leola Dudley Hartley, 84, peacefully slipped from the bonds of our world and immediately awoke in her Heavenly home to rejoin her husband, Robert Raymond Hartley and her parents, Thomas James and Susie Mae Goodwin Dudley.

Nana retired from Groendyk Manufacturing of Buchanan after 28 years service and had been a member of Virginia Presbyterian Church for over 55 years. She traveled, played cards, and enjoyed an independent lifestyle until she suffered a stroke in November 1996.  The family wishes to thank all that took part in her care especially Friendship Healthcare Center.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jane H. and E. T. “Tommy” Wright of Buchanan, Bobbi H. and I. Ray Sloan, of Buchanan (Owners of Botetourt Funeral Homes, Buchanan and Eagle Rock and Secretary / Treasurer of VFDA ); grandchildren, Christopher D. and Barbara G. Wright, Karen F. Conner (Manager of Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan Chapel and Vice-President of Blue Ridge FDA), and Kevin M. Conner; great-grandchildren, Kayla Nicole Lugar, Hannah Marie Wright, and Coleton Hartley Wright; her extended families of Virginia Presbyterian Church and Botetourt Funeral Home. 

Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Terri D. Slate, Rev. Marina Gopadze, and Mr. Mark Dayton officiating. Interment will follow beside her husband in Fairview Cemetery~Buchanan. Those wishing to make a contribution please consider the Virginia Presbyterian Church, PO Box 328, Buchanan, VA 24066. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 7, from 2 to 6 pm at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, VA (254-3000)

January 27, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

      Elva H. Spiaggi

Elva H. Spiaggi, 89, of Chesterfield and formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Spiaggi; daughter, Phyllis S. Kirkpatrick and son, Phillip.  Surviving are her daughters, Edith M. Rider and her husband, David; Frances L. Spiaggi; sons, Joseph C. Spiaggi and his wife, Joyce, John E. Spiaggi and his fiancé, Tassie Turner, Laurence F. “Larry” Spiaggi and his wife Sue E. Danielson (Owners of Morrissett Funeral Home); brother James H. Hatchell; grandchildren, Gerald A. and Teri Prince, Jennifer P. & Gordon Dodson, Ken B. Spiaggi, Charlene R. & Tony Tysver, Diana F. Rider, Ryan P. Spiaggi, Jonathan S. Spiaggi, Amanda K. Parrish; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Savannah, Bethany, Justin, Vinny, Landon, Phillip, Leanne and Lillie. 

Elva was well known in Cradock as a great volunteer. She founded P.E.P, a social group for young adults with special needs.  She was active in both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, was awarded lifetime membership in the Virginia PTA and was Volunteer of the Year for Portsmouth in the early 80’s.

Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. Richmond, VA and  Noon to 1 PM on Friday at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Portsmouth, VA, with a Funeral Mass being Celebrated at 1 PM.   Interment will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Garden.  Because of Elva’s love and support of the sewing circle, the family suggests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Sewing and Craft Group c/o Holy Angels Catholic Church, 34 Afton Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23702. (Condolences at morrissett.com)

January 9, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Phyllis Anita Wilson

Phyllis Anita Wilson, age 58, of Petersburg departed this life on Friday, January 9, 2009. 

Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Charles Eddie Wilson and Traviss Leemond Williams; parents, Charles T. Wilson, Jr. and Gertrude Stokes Wilson; one brother, Woodrow Wilson (Equince) of Macon, Ga.; two sisters, Barbara W. Mason (Earl) and Bertha W. Fleming (John); eight aunts, Edith Lawrence and Mamie Morgan, both of Blackstone, Phyllis Hernandez of New York, Margaret Wilson and Catherine Jones, both of New Jersey, Mable Nixon, Catherine and Annie Stokes; two uncles, Ralph Hernandez of New York and Rudolph Wilson of New Jersey; four nieces, Jacquelyn Avent, Ashley Wilson of Macon, Ga. Jamie Beloate of Ft. Wayne, IN and Nikisha Wilson; six nephews, Darrin Beloate of Fort Wayne, IN, Rashaad and Rafael Monroe, Shawn Holloway of Macon, Ga, Lamont Wilson and Leroy Avent, Jr.; one daughter-in-law; a host of great nieces and great nephews; cousins and many friends, two devoted, Charles Middleton and Dorice Reavis. 

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond.  Viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 13 at William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street and where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 14 at 1 PM.  Rev. William N. Bland, Jr. eulogist.  Online guest book at www.scottsfuneralhome.com

January 1, 2009

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Bryant Douglas Moran

GRETNA - Bryant Douglas Moran, age 21, of 610 South Main Street, Gretna, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 the result of an automobile accident. Born March 27, 1987 in Lynchburg he was a son of Deborah Price Moran of Gretna and Bruce A. Moran and wife, Laurie of Gretna. Bryant was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Jean S. Price and his paternal grandfather, Carl O. Moran.

He was an Honor and Merit graduate of Gretna High School. Bryant was an employee of Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, a Mortuary Science student at John Tyler Community College and was a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers, Austin Moran of Gretna and Jeffrey Bond of Danville; his maternal grandparents, Douglas Price, Sr. and wife, Dawn of Gretna and his paternal grandmother Fran M. Moran of Gretna. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Gretna by Rev. R. G. Rowland and Rev. John Snyder. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence. The family suggests memorials be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements.

December 21, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

 Karen Kay Dean

Karen Kay Dean, 66, of Waynesboro died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.

She was born February 10, 1942 in Painesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Vaughn and Pauline Kelsey. She was employed with the Waynesboro News Virginian for over 20 years. Survivors include her children and their families, Richard and Susan Pokorny of Jacksonville, FL, Richard and Wendy Dean of Smithfield, VA, Todd and Kelly Dean of Waynesboro, and Donna Dean and Keith Mantel of Charlottesville, VA; four grandchildren, Chad and Torey Dean of Waynesboro and Ryan and Maggie Pokorny of Jacksonville, FL; and special friend, Jane Skaggs of Waynesboro.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Henry Funeral Home followed by a Funeral service at 2 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Augusta County SPCA, P. O. Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24402.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net

December 7, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

William Seymour (Buddy) McCoy

McCoy, William Seymour (Buddy), of McCoy, Va. former owner of McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg, Va. died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, he was 76 years old. 

His love for others lead him to become a licensed embalmer and funeral director, serving many folks from Blacksburg and the surrounding areas for almost 20 years.  In 1976-1977 while attending Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, he received the Bill Pierce Award for professional attitude toward funeral service.  Buddy was elected to the office of President of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and served that office from 1994-1995, and was also a past president of the Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association from 1985-1986, which he proudly served.  Buddy was also President of the Blacksburg Kiwanis Club from 1982-1983 and served as Chairman of the Blacksburg United Way.  He was a founding member of Community Christian Church and also the Long Shop-McCoy Volunteer Fire and Rescue in McCoy, Va. where he was named a lifetime member.  Buddy was also an employee of Electro Tech for 25 years prior to becoming owner of McCoy Funeral Home from 1981-1996.  In his spare time, Buddy had a love for farming and helping family and friends in cutting and baling hay.  He relished the time he had on his John Deere tractor. 

Preceding him in death was his parents, Emmett and Mary Lucas McCoy, his sister, Elizabeth Ann Albert, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oakley A. and Mary Elizabeth Lilly, a sister-in-law, Janet Lou Emma Lilly Knowles.  Surviving is his wife of 57 years, June Lilly McCoy of McCoy; two sons and spouses, Clifton Lee and Carrie Charlton McCoy of Christiansburg, Leon Allen and Betsy Miller McCoy of McCoy; two daughters and spouses, Vanessa Lou and Kenneth Homer McCoy (Owners of McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg) of McCoy, Rebecca Elizabeth and Mark Anthony Matusevich of McCoy; seven grandchildren and spouses,  Ross and Elizabeth Blount(Funeral Director, McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg), Charlton and Brandy McCoy, Chad McCoy, Heather and Evan Shriver, Amanda and Shawn Cruise, Whitney Matusevich, and Katie Anne Matusevich; three great-grandchildren, Charles Brody Blount, Hunter Wayne Blount, and Peyton Kohl Cruise; a brother and sister-in-law, Beverly Wayne and Ruth Ann Edge McCoy of Max Meadows; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis Jean and Gene Martin of Ruther Glen, Va., Hilda Mae and Tracy Walker of Charlottesville, Va.; two brothers-in-law and spouse, Sam Knowles of Christiansburg, John Wayne and Anita A. Lilly of Christiansburg; three aunts, Ruth McCoy of McCoy, Racheal McCoy of McCoy, and Emma Williams of Pearisburg; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  The family would like to thank Dr. England, Dr. Welch, and Dr. Payne and their staff, as well as caregivers, Carol Linkous, Vickie Kramel, Nancy Scott, and Tammy Kast for all of their care. 

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm in the Community Christian Church, McCoy, with Mr. Jim Flaugher and Rev. Gary McCoy officiating.  Interment will follow in the McCoy Family Cemetery, McCoy.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Christian Camp at P.O. Box 428, McCoy, Va. 24111 or the Long Shop-McCoy Fire and First Aid, P.O. Box 489, McCoy, Va. 24111.  The family will receive friends from 5-8:00 pm Tuesday evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Dr., Blacksburg.  Condolences may be sent to Mrs. June McCoy, 5904, McCoy Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

 November 14, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

James N. Settle

James N. Settle, 79 of Alberta, VA recently of Greenville, SC died Friday, November 14, 2008 in Greenville, SC. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Evelyn S. Settle, son Kemp N. Settle and wife Kaye, of Pickens, SC, (Kemp is with Stewart Enterprises, Inc. and is a VFDA Past President), a granddaughter Jessica Ford and husband Dan of Stafford, VA, brother Dr. W.K. Settle and wife Bobbie of Sanford, NC, several nieces and nephews, and grand-dog Norwood. 

At the time of his retirement, he was Dean of Humanities and The Arts at Hunter College of The City University of New York.  During his career Mr. Settle had worked for a number of years for the American Council of Learned Societies, a non-profit educational endowment society based in New York City.  Mr. Settle attended Wake Forest College, then in Wake Forest, NC, and UNC at Chapel Hill, where he received his PhD. 

The family will receive friends from 12 noon – 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 13^th, at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, Virginia. A Memorial Service will then be held at 1:00 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 704 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC 29615, Greenville Humane Society, 328 Furman Hall Road, Greenville, SC 29601 or a charity of your choice.

November 12, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Jean Belle Doughty

Jean Belle Nottingham Doughty, 79, wife of the late R.C. “Jack” Doughty, Jr. and a resident of Exmore, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008. A native of Belle Haven, Mrs. Doughty was the daughter of the late Jennings Wise and Lillian Mapp Nottingham. Mrs. Doughty was a retired funeral director, a member of Belle Haven United Methodist Church, and Northampton Chapter #2 O.E.S. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jennings Bell and her husband Waymon of Belle Haven, a son, Guy J. Doughty and his wife Joyce of Concord Wharf, four grandchildren, Ross W. Bell of Belle Haven, Jennifer B. Ross and her husband P.G. of Exmore, Megan B. Doughty of Richmond, Morgan E. Doughty of Blacksburg, five great grandchildren and a faithful and loving pet, Casey.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 16th at 2:00 pm from the Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore with the Rev. Judith G. F. Worthington officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Haven Cemetery. Family will join friends Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 at the Doughty Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Belle Haven United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 37, Belle Haven, VA 23306 or Hospice and Palliative Care of the Eastern Shore, Post Office Box 316, Parksley, VA 23421

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore.

Edward J. “Ed” Trump, Sr.

August 26, 2008

Gary B. Williams

Herbert S. “Herbie” Peak

Herbert S. “Herbie” Peak, 81, formerly of Wayne Circle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2008.  He was born on July 24, 1927 in Ashland, West Virginia. Herbie served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He retired after 26 years of service. After retiring from the Navy Herbie worked in the Belo Market as a co- manager at the Norview location for twenty years.

August 7, 2008

Jane Elizabeth Hodges Carter

Jane Elizabeth Hodges Carter, age 83, of Valley View Retirement Community, Lynchburg, and formerly of Virginia Beach, died Thursday, August 07, 2008, in Gladys, VA. She was born in Mathews County the daughter of the late Lucy Payne and Horace Willie Hodges, Sr. and lived most of her life in Norfolk, having graduated from Maury High School. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Cdr. Harold A. Carter (Ret) of Lynchburg; two daughters, Lou Ann Bass and her husband Walter of Gladys, Linda Burger and her husband Bob of Smith Mountain Lake; three brothers, Horace W. Hodges, Jr. and his wife Wanda of Virginia Beach, John T. Hodges and his wife Nina of Red Fox, KY, Seth R. Hodges and his wife Norma of Fort Mill, SC; six grandchildren, W. B. Bass III and his wife Dona of Gladys, Allen Bass and his wife Carrington of Gladys, Leanne Bass of Lynchburg, Bradford Carson of Farmville, Libby B. Wood and her husband Jason of Bassett, Spencer Burger of Bluff City, TN; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Bass of Gladys and Callie Wood of Bassett. The funeral service will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday in the Timberlake chapel of Whitten Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Gillespie officiating. Interment will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday at Whitten Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Valley View Retirement Community at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 4660 Fort Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, or to Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke chapel in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com. 

July 29, 2008

Josephine (nee Vacanti) Bramer of Holland, NY, July 29, 2008; beloved wife of the late William E. Bramer; loving mother of Frank (Kathy) Bramer, Beth Anne (Michael) Kinney, Sally (Peter) Sain, Nancy (Daniel) Reukauf and William (Cindy) Bramer; also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Adeline (late Bud) Fisher, Samuel Vacanti, Anthony Vacanti and Carol Wnek. The family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 6575 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park. Services from the funeral home Friday 8:45 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity of Our Lord Church, 26 Thorn Ave., Orchard Park at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. Memorials made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.

Danielson, Dorothy (Dot) Powell, 74, of Chesterfield, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, after a long battle with lung cancer.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert G. (Bob) Danielson; daughters, Janice Danielson Hazlett and her husband, Chuck, and Sue Ellen Danielson and her husband, Larry Spiaggi plus her granddogs, Missy, Roxy and Chance.  Dorothy was the only child of the late Linwood Earl and Estelle H. Powell. A native of Richmond and grew up on 29^th Street.  She graduated from John Marshall High School, Class of 1951 where she was the 1950 Fall Band Sponsor.  In addition to being a full time homemaker, Dot supported her husband as he operated the Morrissett Funeral Home, she enjoyed playing cards with family, bowling with the Tuesday Night Fellowship League, playing golf at the Meadowbrook Country Club and cards with the MCC Thursday Morning Women’s Group.  The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 and 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 19^th at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10).  A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 20^th at the Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park.  The family suggests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society 4240 Park Place Ct.  Glen Allen, VA 23060.  Many thanks from the family to all those that have given comfort and friendship through this tough journey.  Condolences may be registered at morrissett.com.

Clarence Boyd "Sonny" Baugher, 80, of Elkton, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his home.

June 27, 2008

Cathryn C. Wiles

Carlin Gentry Maberry

Vernon C. Wilkins

R. Eugene Wiles

Thomas (Tom) Woods Patton

April 18, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

James Andrew Riffe, Sr.

James Andrew Riffe, Sr., 69 of Narrows passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the late hours of Friday night, April 18^th, 2008 at his home.

A lifelong resident of Giles County , he was born on November 9^th, 1938 and was the son of the late Hedley Lewis and Claire Mabel Tipton Riffe. 

From a young age, Jim served his community in a number of different endeavors.  A 1957 graduate of Narrows High School and a Fall 1960 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, he served as the President and Manager of Riffe’s Funeral Service in Narrows, caring for thousands of families in their times of loss.  Jim was a faithful member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Narrows where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon, Elder and Chairman of the Board.  He was a charter member of the Giles Lifesaving and Rescue Squad, and served in the Narrows Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years as an Assistant Captain, Chaplain, and a Purchasing Agent.  Jim also served on the Giles County 911 Formation Committee and the New River Community College Board of Directors.  He was the first president of the Narrows Business and Professional Association, a past-president of the Narrows Lions Club, a past-president of the Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association, and served the Virginia Funeral Directors Association on the Legislative Committee, Disaster Response Committee, and on the Board of Directors.  But he will best be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather to his family and simply as, “Button,” the nickname he lovingly earned from his grandson.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 43 years, Allie Smith Riffe of Narrows; a son, James Andrew Riffe, Jr. and wife Joyce of Narrows; a daughter, Andrea Ann Riffe of Cornelius , North Carolina ; a grandson, Tyler Andrew Riffe; a sister, Rebecca Straley and husband Don of Eggleston; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 22^nd, 2008 at 2 PM at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Narrows with The Rev. Dennis Martin officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Narrows .  The family will receive friends at First Christian Church, 605 Memorial Boulevard in Narrows Monday from 5 to 9 PM .  The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Narrows to be earmarked for the Memorial Fellowship Hall and Kitchen Renovation Project.  Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg and Wickline Funeral Home in Lindside are assisting Riffe’s Funeral Service with arrangements.  Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to www.riffes.com.

Charles L. McMullen Jr.

Jean Berkeley Bliley

February 13, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

John D. Cejka

John D. Cejka, 78, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 at Tampa General Hospital after a long illness.He had been a Tampa resident since 1964.  Born in Scio, Oregon on February 2, 1930, he was reared on a farm near Crete, Nebraska along with his nine siblings.  Throughout his life, he always believed in working hard and caring for his family, a trait he instilled in his own children. 

Mr. Cejka was a Vietnam veteran, retiring from the Air Force in 1972 as a Master Sergeant after 23 1/2 years of honorable service.  Following his military career, he was employed with Peninsula Lumber for 25 years, retiring in 1998 so he could care for his wife, Peggy.  He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.  He was a faithful member of Port Tampa United Methodist Church.

Mr. Cejka was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Ann.  He is survived by two sons, John D. Cejka, Jr. and wife, Irene, of Cooper City, Fla. and Terry A. Cejka and wife, Shelia, of Newport News, Va (Funeral Director at Weymouth Funeral Home in Newport News, Virginia); two brothers, Bob and Jim Cejka; three sisters, Mary Lou Cejka, Helen Jochim and Viola Mulraney; three grand- children, seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special devoted friend, Shirley Brown.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, 3328 South Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, Fla.  33629.  A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 15^th at Port Tampa United Methodist Church by the Pastor Brian Brink. Interment with military honors will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial donations in John’s name to Port Tampa United Methodist Church, 6914 South De Soto St., Tampa, Fla.  33616.

February 8, 2008 

C. Warren Turner

February 1, 2008

It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of

Elsie Pauline (Grogg) Coffman

Staunton – Elsie Pauline “Nanny” (Grogg) Coffman, 71, formerly of Craigsville, died Thursday (January 31, 2008) in Loyalton of Staunton, following an extended illness of Alzheimer’s.

She was born on April 23, 1936 in Goshen, a daughter of the late Wilmer Donald Grogg and Jessie Thelma (Harper) Grogg.  On November 30, 1952, she married the late Rev. Glenn Franklin Coffman, who preceded her in death on August 1, 1994.

Mrs. Coffman worked for many years at the former Genesco L. Grief Company then later worked at Royal Care Assisted Living in Fishersville, and Augusta County School System.  She was a member of the Little River Church of the Brethren in Goshen, where she was very active in many church activities and held several offices including a member of the Adult Sunday School Class.  She was an excellent cook and enjoyed making breads and desserts for her family and many friends.

Pauline is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda C. Western and her husband, Michael of Mount Sidney; a son and daughter-in-law, William S. “Willie” Coffman (funeral director at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory in Lexington) and his wife, Barbara of Staunton; two grandchildren, Fera Suzanne (Burns) Morrison and her husband, Christopher E. of Swoope and  Whitley Brooke Coffman of Staunton; one great granddaughter, Avery Nicole Morrison of Swoope; five sisters, Sarah Ruth Grogg of Goshen, Willie Mae Hayes and her husband, Donald of Craigsville, Margie Leona Pannell and her husband William of Afton, Martha Helena Pannell of Verona, and Linda Alice Campbell and her husband, William of Raphine; two brothers, Donald Roy Grogg and his wife, Wanda of Fishersville and Danny William Grogg of Verona; a special brother-in-law, John Logan Coffman, Jr. and his wife, Mary Lou of Goshen; a special cousin, Nancy Minter and her husband, Henry of Craigsville; and a number nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Coffman was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Sue Colvin.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, (February 2, 2008) in the Little River Church of the Brethren with Revs. C. Eugene Lenker and Allen C. Lenker officiating.  Interment will follow in the Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton.

Active pallbearers will be Christopher E. and Walter E. Morrison, James W. Ramsey, Jessie Andrew Coffman, John L. Coffman, III, Samuel N. Burns, Jr., Henry Minter, and Robert W. Hinkle.  Honorary pallbearers will be William “Bill” Vandevender, and the wonderful caregivers on the SCU Unit at Loyalton of Staunton.

In honoring Pauline’s wishes, there will be no visitation or public viewing.  Her body rests at the Craigsville, Sensabaugh & Zimmerman Funeral Home where those desiring may pay their respects.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Craigsville Weekday Religious Education, c/o Terry & Amanda Adkins, P.O. Box 491, Craigsville, VA 24430.

Funeral Services are being handled by Mrs. Coffman’s son, William, with assistance from Craigsville, Sensabaugh & Zimmerman Funeral Home, and Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory in Lexington.

An online obituary and guestbook are available at www.sensabaughandzimmerman.com.

 January 24, 2008

Anne Fields Fawbush

Buchanan, James Robert “J.R.”, 40, of Richmond died Friday, January 18, 2008.  He is survived by his parents, Charles H. and Phyllis D. Buchanan; his brother, Charles A. Buchanan and his wife Lori; his nephew, W. Chase Buchanan; his niece, Morgan C. Buchanan; and his partner and best friend, Carlos A. Alvarez and his family.  J.R. was a funeral director with Bliley’s where he currently served as Head Manager of their Central Chapel.  He was a past President of the Central District Association of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association (VFDA) and former Board Member for VFDA.  The family will receive friends from 1-3pm and 6-8pm Sunday at Bliley’s Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10am Monday at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Park Avenue.  Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made to Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, VA  23298-0214 or to St. Joseph’s Home – Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Road, Richmond, VA 23229.

Leta Maynell Wooddell

James "Jay" Tolleison Morriss, V

James “Jay” Tolleison Morriss V, 64, of Petersburg died Friday, January 4, 2008.  He was a native of Petersburg born the son of the late J. T. Morriss IV and Sara Taylor Morriss.  Jay was the President of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service.  He received his BA degree from Randolph Macon College in 1966.  As an undergraduate Jay was a member of the swim team, the Varsity Club, and Phi Kappa Sigma, for which he served as president.  He later earned his MS degree from the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in 1969.  He served as a board member of the Society of Alumni of Randolph Macon College from 1973 to 1976 and the Society of Alumni conferred on him the Young Alumnus Achievement Award in 1979.  He has served in leadership positions with numerous civic and charitable groups in the Petersburg area, including the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew, the United Way, the Heart Association, the YMCA, the Historic Petersburg Foundation, Historic Blandford Foundation, Crime Solvers, the Fort Henry Branch of the Association for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Virginia’s Gateway Region, the Board of Trustees for SunTrust Bank, and the Rotary Club (Past President).  He received the Petersburg Outstanding Young Man Award in 1972.  He has served as president of the Central District Funeral Director’s Association and as a board member and past president of the Virginia Funeral Director’s Association.  He is formerly a trustee of the John T. Wightman/Randolph-Macon College Foundation, a board member of the Friday German, the Petersburg Cotillion, and the Petersburg Country Club, Chairman of the Petersburg Foundation, and member of the board of directors for Contact Tri-City Area.  He is survived by his wife Ann Coleman Morriss; his daughter Meredith Morriss Matthews and husband Patrick; his son J. Tolleison Morriss VI and wife Angie; five grandchildren Kenley, Jackson, Tripp, J.T. and Ann Morgan; two sisters Katherine M. Siddle and husband Paul and Jane M. Garland and husband Raymond; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  The family will receive friends Monday, January 7^th from 4 to 6 pm at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 8^th at 11 am at Christ & Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg with Rev. David Teschner and Rev. Dr. Boston Lackey, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew, PO Box 574, Petersburg, VA, 23805 or the J. T. Morriss family scholarship, Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, Virginia 23005-5005 or the charity of your choice.  Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

January 4, 2008

James L. Paitsel, Sr.

James L. Paitsel, Sr., 84, of New Castle, went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, January 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Latmer Bud and Luoenia Paitsel, stepmother Virginia Paitsel, an infant son and son James L. Paitsel, Jr. (Jimmy). He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arlene S. Paitsel; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Michael Huffman; daughter-in-law, Trish Paitsel; grandchildren, Crystal Hickson and husband, Jeff, Justin Huffman and wife, Caitlin, Jamie Paitsel and fiance, Heather, Ashley Harmon and husband, Patrick, Andrew Paitsel, Shawna, Trey, and Taylor Huffman; great-grandchildren, Austin and Sarah Hickson, and Hayli Huffman; stepbrother, Jim Foster; stepsisters, Barbara Huffman and husband, Charles, Genevieve Hannah, Jeanette Huffman and husband, Leslie; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lester Sutphin and wife, Kathleen, Jean Huffman and husband, Bodie, Carolyn Bishop; and special friend, Eddie Martin and wife, Loretta. He was very active within his community. He was an active Funeral Director for 50 years, also owner of Paitsel Funeral Home. He was President of Farmers and Merchants Bank, past President of Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association, and past President of Virginia State Fair Association. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of VFW Post #4491, a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the founders of the Craig County Rescue Squad and volunteered for the New Castle Fire Dept. at one time. He was also an active member of Craig Valley Hunt Club. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Paitsel Funeral Home Chapel, with Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig County Rescue Squad, PO Box 81 New Castle, VA 24127 or the New Castle Volunteer Fire Dept. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home, www.paitselfh.com.