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March 2, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
James Andrew Norris
James Andrew Norris, 81, of Weems died Monday, March 1, 2010. He was the widower of Doris Haynie Norris and Minnie B. Norris and a member of Claybrook Baptist Church. Mr. Norris was a U. S. Navy Korean Conflict veteran, a retired waterman and retired carrier of 35 years for the Richmond Times Dispatch newspaper.
Surviving are his son, Gerald W. Sellers, Co-Owner of the Currie Funeral Home of Kilmarnock and wife, Lydia K. Sellers, four daughters, Barbara N. Smith of Weems, Janet N. Christopher and husband, Mike Christopher of White Stone, Brenda N. Clarke of Weems, Joan D. Kent and husband, Wayne Kent of Heathsville; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a sister, Emma Mae Hall of Remo.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 5 at Claybrook Baptist Church, Weems. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4 at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock
Memorials may be made to Claybrook Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 15, Weems, VA 22576.
Condolences may be sent to the Currie Funeral Home, c/o Gerald W. Sellers, P. O. Box 1275, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
February 24, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
James Calvin “Hank” Lindsey
James Calvin “Hank” Lindsey age 88 of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Tuesday evening February 24, 2010 in Wythe Co. Community Hospital.
He was born in Rural Retreat, VA on December 16, 1921 the son of the late Martin Luther Lindsey, Sr. and Margaret Hope Hackler Lindsey. James was a lifelong member of the Grace Lutheran Church, a member over 60 years + of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge # 226 A.F. & A.M., 60 years + as a member of the Rural Retreat Lions Club, was a Virginia Funeral Service Licensee for 62 years and former owner of the Lindsey Funeral Home with his wife as a third generation Funeral Director. He was preceded in death by sisters, Clara L. Steele, Evelyn L. Buck, brothers, Fred Lindsey, Clarence Lindsey, Randolph Lindsey, M.L. “Buster” Lindsey, Jr. and is survived by:
His wife of 60 years: Rachel Buchanan Lindsey His children; Phyllis & Jerry Hurt ~ of Wexford, PA Jamie L. Hinkle ~ of Roanoke, VA Calvin & Terri Lindsey ~ of Tobaccoville, NC Linda & Curtis Vaught ~ of Rural Retreat, VA His grandchildren: Richard & Monica Hurt ~ of Seven Fields, PA Chad & Stephanie Vaught ~ of Clover, SC Meredith & Pete Fiscus ~ of Crockett, VA Melinda & Matthew Heintzinger ~ of Pittsburgh, Pa Cameron Vaught & Terry Atwell ~ of Rural Retreat, VA Devin Lindsey ~ of Tobaccoville, NC His great-grandchildren: Tyler, Michaela, Madison, Annabelle, Cana, Chloe, Morgan, Sydney Sister-in-law: Maxine Lindsey ~ of Rural Retreat, VA Friend & Buddy: J. Michael Blevins Several nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Jonathan Hamman and Vicar Matt Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites being conducted by Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge # 226. The family will receive friends Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the Lindsey Funeral Home and from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church. Friends may also call at the home at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Grace Lutheran Church, the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services or to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department.
Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, VA is handling the arrangements. (276-686-5112)
February 9, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Katie Kendrick Mabe
Katie Kendrick Mabe, 54, of the Figsboro Community in Martinsville died Monday, February 8, 2010 at her home.
Born in Henry County, the daughter of the late Noah G. Kendrick and the late Margarett Handy Kendrick. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Billy Kendrick, Pershing Kendrick, Calvin Kendrick, Rudolph Kendrick and Cliff Kendrick, sisters Suzie Shupe, Lilac Fitzko, Bessie Branch and Tinzie Kendrick.
Katie had worked at Tomlinson Funeral Home, Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home and Bassett Funeral Service. Surviving her husband Mike Mabe of the home; one son Michael Emerson of the home; two sisters, Rose Edwards, (office manager for Bassett Funeral Service) of the Figsboro Community and Gloria Hodges of N.C.; one brother, Jack Kendrick of Figsboro Community.
Visitation has been scheduled for Thursday Feb. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service. Funeral services will be conducted Friday Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Charles Harrison and Rev. Abraham Holland officiating. Burial will follow in the Kendrick Family Cemetery in Figsboro.
Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy online may do so by visiting wwwbassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of the arrangements.
February 3, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Joyce Erline Fitzgerald Taylor
Joyce Erline Fitzgerald “Granny” Taylor age 66 of Lovingston died Wednesday Morning Feb. 3, 2010 at her residence. Born in Charlottesville, August 25, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Mark Eldon Fitzgerald and Blanche Christie Bradley Fitzgerald. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Robert “Bobby” Fitzgerald.
Granny was a not just a homemaker, but an avid protector of her family. There were two things you didn’t mess with, first her children and grandchildren, and then there was Belle. Belle was her Grand Doggy that was as protective of Granny, as she was of Belle.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years Jim David Taylor, a son, Mark David Taylor and his wife Jeanne of Louisa, (2) daughters, Christy T. Boor and her husband David of Lovingston, Tammy T. Amos and her husband Scott, of Shipman, (2) brothers Mark E. Fitzgerald and his wife Ruth of Lovingston, and Garry L. Fitzgerald and his wife Belinda of Lyndhurst. Her grandchildren, Jennifer Crowder and husband Robbie, David V. “Buck” Martin, Brittney N. Amos and Logan Campbell, Andrew Z. Taylor, John R. “Little Buck” Martin, S. Blake Amos, (4) great-grandchildren, Josh, Taylor, Matthew and Wyatt.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston. Internment will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery in Lovingston.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorial contributions in Granny’s memory consider The Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pky, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, 828 Front Street, Lovingston, VA.
January 27, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
John J. (Jack) Hogan, Jr.
John J. (Jack) Hogan Jr., a lifelong resident and business leader in Flushing NY, passed away on Sunday January 24, at age 71. Jack Hogan was a pillar of the Flushing community, holding the highest offices in numerous community; charitable; civic and church organizations, such as The Knights of Columbus (Olympia # 394), The Flushing Chamber of Commerce Businessmen’s Association, and The St. Vincent de Paul Society. In all of the organizations he served, he was acknowledged and honored for his tireless efforts.
He was born, raised, lived and worked in Flushing his entire life. He grew up over the family business, the Fogarty Funeral Home, which he operated as its President from 1960.
Jack Hogan was also highly respected in the funeral industry, holding various leadership positions in the Metropolitan, New York State and National Funeral Directors Associations, as well as being a founding member and eventual President of the Catholic Cemetery Guild, of the Brooklyn Dioceses. In 2006, Jack rose to the pinnacle of his profession by becoming the President of the National Funeral Directors Association. A position he served with pride and reverence.
Most important to Jack Hogan, he was a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Hogan, who he always termed to be “the partner in all his success.” Together they raised 5 children and are the adoring grandparents of 11 wonderful grandchildren.
Jack Hogan’s wake will be held on Thursday and Friday at Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home in Flushing, NY; phone: 718-353-5166. The funeral mass will be at 9:45 AM at the Church of Mary’s Nativity in Flushing, NY.
January 18, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith, wife of local funeral director Brian Smith, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010. She was born in Virginia on July 13, 1968 to parents Jack S. and Melba J. (Eatmon) Dodson. Shannon carried a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, having graduated from West Springfield in 1986 and George Mason University in 1992. Although Shannon possessed her talent and education, and could have been a highly successful career woman; she chose to be a wife, mom and homemaker. Shannon leaves behind her husband: Brian; children: Jordan A. Smith, Madison (Maddie) C. Smith, Delaney S. Smith and Jackson (Jack) W. Smith; father: Jack S. Dodson of Fairfax, VA; brother: Travis Dodson of Dumfries, VA; and a host of other family and friends. Shannon was predeceased by her mother, Melba J. Dodson. A service will be held at the Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave. SW, Leesburg, VA on Friday, January 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Condolences may be left at www.colonialfuneralhome.com
Northern Virginia Funeral Director's Association
January 7, 2010
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Robert "Bob" Thomas Randall
Robert “Bob” Thomas Randall, 75, a longtime resident of Arnold, MD, died on January 7, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, due to pneumonia, after an 18 month illness.
He was born on September 30, 1934 in Centreville, MD, where he was raised, and graduated from Rehoboth Beach High School, Delaware in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army during the mid 1950’s, graduated from Eckels College of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, PA. Bob was married on January 16, 1960. They lived in Baltimore County and moved to Arnold in 1971. Mr. Randall managed the Barranco Funeral Home in Severna Park from 1971-1976. In late 1976, he became a Representative with The Dodge Company until his retirement on December 31, 2009.
Bob loved fishing, crabbing, duck hunting, bike riding, woodworking and traveling. He also enjoyed spending time with his sons and their families. Mr. Randall was a Life Member of the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association, Virginia Funeral Directors Association, Delmarva Funeral Service Association, The Academy of Funeral Service Practitioners, British Institute of Embalmers, Asbury United Methodist Church, and the Maryland State Funeral Suppliers Association.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Flossie T. Randall (nee Taylor) of Arnold; his two sons, R. Thomas Randall of Owings Mills, MD and Russell Randall of Severna Park, MD; and his four grandchildren.
Family and friends may visit on Monday, January 11, 2010 from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Gov. Ritchie Hwy in Severna Park. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 12 at 11 AM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 78 Church Road in Arnold. Burial will follow in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 78 Church Road, Arnold, MD 21012; Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201; or to Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at AAMC 2001 Medical Parkway Sajak Pavilion Suite 240, Annapolis, MD 21401(please put on memo line of check “Oncology Dept.”).
Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com.
December 25, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Jane Glenn Jones
Mrs. Jane Glenn Jones, age 83, of 1413 Wilkerson Street, South Boston, VA, died Friday, December 25, 2009, at The Woodview. Mrs. Jones was born August 27, 1926 in Prospect, VA the daughter of the late James Ernest Glenn, Sr and Lena Faris Glenn and was married to Donald W. Jones a funeral director associated with Brooks Funeral Home, 115 Main St., South Boston, VA. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Donald W. Jones, her son, Glenn Jones; her daughter-in-law, Gail Work and her granddaughter, Savannah Jones all of San Francisco, CA. & a number of nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Edward F. Rigg conducting the service. The family requests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Associations National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave. 17th Floor, Chicago, Il. 60601 or online at www.alz.org
Online condolences may be made at www.brooksfhinc.com
December 21, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Bessie Mae (Stinnett) Corbin
Bessie
Mae (Stinnett) Corbin, 83, widow of Gail B. Corbin, of 83 Crossroads
Lane, Fishersville, and formerly of Greenville and Village Green at
the Lake, Waynesboro, died Saturday, December 19, 2009, in Augusta
Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was
born March 7, 1926 in Amherst County, a daughter of the late Henry
and Allie (Coleman) Stinnett. Two families gave her a wonderful
childhood life. At the age of seven, a special couple, Papmlin and
Ella (Ramsey) Bradley of Forks of Buffalo, raised her until the age
of 14. She then came to live with Stanley and Velma Ramsey of
Vesuvius.
Mrs.
Corbin was a member of the Greenville Baptist Church. Her husband
preceded her in death on March 4, 1975, and she was also preceded in
death by a brother, Leonard Stinnett. Family includes three sons,
Robert M. Corbin of Waynesboro, Ray B. Corbin of Stuarts Draft, and
Roger L. Corbin of Greenville; twin daughters, Martha Easter and her
husband, Royce, of Galax, and Mary Corbin of Waynesboro; a sister,
Jarlene Brandonburg of Kettering, Ohio; eight grandchildren; a
number of great grandchildren; two special friends, Ruth Bradley and
Loree Mays, both of Forks of Buffalo; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
A
funeral service will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday, December
23, 2009, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Revs. H. Max
Bolin, Harold W. “Pete” Campbell, and John Sullivan. Private burial
will be in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Honorary
pallbearers will be George Wilson, Roger Basham, Allen Norheim,
Nelson Meyerhoeffer, Lloyd Earhart, Harold Coiner, Jimmy Grant,
Arnold Fitzgerald, Eldon Bradley, John Lounsbury, Bill Phillips,
Frank Teter, Ray Drega, Tim Swearingen, Jimmy Smith, Garfield
Painter, Norman Painter, Ralph Dameron, Lyle Sweet, Jr., Forest
Bosserman, Bobby Proffitt, John Willis, Wallace Pilson, Murray
Campbell, Hite Hartless, Steve Bolt, and the employees and their
spouses of Henry Funeral Home.
The
family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, December
22, 2009, in the funeral home and at other times at the home of
her son, Robert M. Corbin, with whom she made her home
for the past 35 years. Those desiring may make memorials to the Greenville Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Georgia Meyerhoeffer, 1583 Stuarts Draft Highway, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477. For the past two and one-half years, Augusta Nursing and Rehab Center has given loving care and assistance to Mrs. Corbin, and her family would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the entire staff as their kindness will long be remembered. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net
December 1, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Katherine H. Larimer
Katherine H. Larimer, age 96 of Tazewell, VA died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Eastview Adult Care in Bluefield, VA. Born July 15, 1913 at North Tazewell, VA, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Nellie Walk Boothe. She was a longtime member of the Tazewell Presbyterian Church. In earlier years she was very active in the Women of the Church and in the Tazewell Community Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, W.R. “Roy” Larimer; her second husband, W.R. Correll; two sons, Andy Larimer and an infant son, Jackie Denton Larimer; two sisters, Nannie Baldridge and Irene “Shorty” Moore; three brothers, Tom Newman, Bob Boothe, and Bill Boothe.
Survivors include three sons, Sam R. Larimer and wife, Betty of Barnesville, GA, W.R. “Bill” Larimer, Jr. and wife, Sandra, of Dalton, GA, and David T. Larimer, funeral service licensee and manager of Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA and wife, Lynne of Tazewell, VA; five grandchildren, Gary R. Larimer of Barnesville, GA, Lisa Larimer Wood of Dalton, GA, Tom Larimer and wife, Melissa of Marietta, GA , David T. Larimer, II. and wife, Heather of Tazewell, VA, and Davina Larimer Perkins and husband, Brad of Sasebo, Japan; three great grandchildren, Mason Wood, Ty Larimer, and Andrew Larimer; nurse and caregiver, Marlene Salyer of Eastview Adult Care.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Tazewell Presbyterian Church in Tazewell, VA with the Rev. Greg Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, VA. The family will receive friends at the church after 12:00 noon on Thursday.
The family requests memorial contributions be directed to Tazewell Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 26 Tazewell, VA 24651.
Condolences may be sent to the family at psfh@richl.twcbc.com or David T. Larimer, 111 Ben Bolt Ave. Tazewell, VA 24651
December 2, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Charles Russell Shorter, Jr.
SHORTER, Charles Russell Jr., age 78, of Farmville, Va., passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in Farmville.
He was a 1965 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and the owner of the Shorter Funeral Home. He was a charter member of the Prince Edward volunteer Rescue Squad, a member of The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows 290 Farmville, Va., Farmville Lions Club and Madisonville Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Shorter Lee of Farmville, Va., Kathleen Shorter Jacobs of Appomattox, Va., Georgianna Shorter Covington of Pamplin, Va.; stepson, William P. Thompson II of Huntersville, N.C.; two step granddaughters, two nieces, three nephews, four great-nieces, two great-nephews, two great-great-nephews; and his beloved pet, Queen.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 29, 2009 in the chapel of Shorter Funeral Home. Entombment followed in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The American Diabetes Association Richmond Office, 530 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, or a charity of your choice. Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, served the family. www.shorterfuneralhome.com
November 18, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Ethel Hughes Royall
Ethel “Nannie” Hughes Royall, 97, on November 17, 2009 went to be with the Lord and her loved ones that predeceased her: her husband, Clarence Harris, killed in action in WWII; her husband of 53 years, Sidney Thomas Royall; a son, Robert Wayne Royall; granddaughter, Bonnie Lynn Royall; and grandson, Micah Hughes Royall.
She is survived by two sons, John S. Royall, FSL (Charlotte) of Hanover and Ronnie E. Royall of Amelia; five grandsons, Dr. Jon Thomas Royall, Clifton Forge, Va., Adam Lee Royall (Kimberly), Chesterfield, Va., Ronnie E. Royall II, Roanoke, Va., Rowdy Wayne Royall and Joseph Edward Royall, Texas; four grand-daughters, Crystal Ethel-Marie Royall, Birmingham, Ala., Casie Garner (Gene), Henrico, Stacie Odell (Brad), Amanda Royall, Texas, and Janet Moler Royall, granddaughter-in-law, Amelia; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Bliley’s-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, where funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment Maury Cemetery.
Central District Funeral Directors Association
November 6, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Wesley “W.F.” Martin
Wesley “W.F.” Martin 83 of Bassett died Friday November 6, 2009 at Moorehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C. Born on August 30, 1926 in Stanleytown, the son of the late Stephen A. Martin and the late Estelle Fulcher Martin. W.F. was also preceded in death by his 1st wife Frances Spencer Martin, son Wesley “Donnie” Martin, brother James Ralph Martin and sister Annie Mae Turner.
He was a member of Valley Drive Baptist Church for many years. W.F. was in the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving, his wife Loma Martin of the home, two sons Timothy D. Martin of Richmond and Daryl B. Martin of Bassett, President and Co- owner of Bassett Funeral Service. Also surviving are two step sons Steve Mitchell of Bassett and Roger Mitchell of Bassett, one step daughter Patsy Hopkins. Mr. Martin has one grandchild and six step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren, one brother John Shockley Martin of Figsboro, three sisters Margaret M. Dodson of Norfolk, Marie M. Gibson of Collinsville and Libby M. Shelton of Stuart, several nieces and nephews. W.F. had a special caregiver Angelena Martin of Bassett.
Visitation will be Sunday November 8 from 6-8p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service 3665 Fairystone Park Highway, Bassett, and at other times at the home of his son Daryl B. Martin 243 Canary Rd, Bassett. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday November 9 at 2:00 p.m in the South Chapel of Bassett Funeral Service with Rev. Bobby Rakes and Rev. Doby Salmons officiating with burial to follow in Old Center Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Martinsville and Henry Co. Honor Guard. Donations can be made to the S.P.C.A. at 132 Jospeh Martin Highway, Martinsville, Va. 24112. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy online may do so by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is serving the family of Mr. Wesley “W.F.” Martin.
November 4, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Kevin P. Flora
Kevin P. Flora, 48, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Sunday, November 1, 2009. He started his service to the community in 1979. He was co-founder and funeral director at Flora Funeral Service. His compassionate caring nature was one of his greatest attributes. Kevin was a member of various organizations throughout his life, including Lions Club, Masons, Jaycees, Rotary, and was in the past a Director of the Chamber of Commerce. His favorite volunteer work was with the Developmental Center of Franklin County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard B. and Mary S. Flora. Kevin is survived by his devoted wife, soul mate, and friend, Donna and precious daughters, Meredith Elizabeth and Katherine Paige. Also surviving are his sisters and brother-in-law, Suzette Flora Bryant and Jennifer and Carmon Bennett; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard B. Flora Jr. and Susan, Stephen D. Flora and Sandy, Jeffrey L. Flora and Pauline Joyce. Kevin had several nieces and nephews including Matt Powell and Deanna (Dee-Dee) Spivey whom he always considered as his own children.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday with his family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Stephanie R. Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund, 350 Angle Plantation Road, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151.
Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association
October 12, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Cabell Lipscomb, Jr.
LIPSCOMB, Cabell Jr., 82, of Midlothian, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Annette Lipscomb; and his nephew, David C. Moore. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Thelma McAllister Lipscomb; his son, Cabell Lipscomb III; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ellen and Moe Moore; niece, Lisa George and her husband, Ricky; and two nephews, Lowry and Nelson Eads.
Mr. Lipscomb graduated from John Marshall High School in 1945. He attended Bluefield College, Bluefield, Va., and Clear Creek Bible College, formerly Clear Creek Mountain Preacher's Bible School, Pineville, Ky. He graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and was a member of the Alpha Chapter of Pi Sigma Eta. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Lipscomb was a retired mortician with L.T. Christian and Bennett Funeral Home. He was a member and former deacon at Bethany Place Baptist Church, past president of the Bethany Place Young at Heart, past president of the former H2U, past president of the Lunch Bunch, past president of Chesterfield Miss Softball America, past president of the Central District Funeral Directors' Association in 1989, and was an Altrouser of the Altrusa Club of Capital City of Virginia.
The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, at Bethany Place Baptist Church, 1501 S. Providence Rd. Interment will follow in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruther Glen, Va., at 2:30 p.m.
October 8, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Joseph William Minter
Joseph William Minter, 87, of 62 Sunrise Avenue, Martinsville, VA died Thursday, October 08, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville/Henry County. He was born in Martinsville, VA on May 19, 1922 to the late Joseph Jackson Minter and Ruby Elizabeth Prillaman Minter.
Mr. Minter was a member of the First Baptist Church, Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA. He was a World War II veteran serving with the 9th Troop Carrier Squadron Army Air Corp., from October 1942 to November 1945, in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Minter started working for McKee Funeral Home in 1941 and continued to work as a licensed funeral director at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory until the time of his death. He was appointed Justice of the Peace on January 1, 1956 and served in that capacity until July 1, 1974 at which time, the state of Virginia switched to the Magistrate System and he was named the first Chief Magistrate for the City of Martinsville, Henry and Patrick counties until his retirement on July 1, 1996. Mr. Minter was a charter member of the Martinsville/Henry County Life Saving Crew. He retired after 20 years as a life member. Also, he was a past member of the Collinsville Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Harris Minter of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Carol Swinney and R. A. “Rick” Swinney of Martinsville, VA and Ann M. Marks and Jim M. Marks of Houston, TX; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim Minter and Sallie S. Minter of Danville, VA and Michael D. Minter and Tina T. Minter of Virginia Beach, VA; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a very special nephew, Page Minter of Yorktown, VA.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Norris Funeral Services Chapel with Reverend John Fulcher officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church General or Kitchen Fund, 23 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Minter family.
Condolences may be mailed to the home, 62 Sunrise Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112.
September 16, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Ruby Sheffield Small
Ruby Sheffield Small, 84, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Peter D. and Sarah Smith, and the widow of the late E. Alvin Small (LFD), founder and former President of E. Alvin Small Funeral Home in Colonial Heights.
Mrs. Small was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis O Sheffield, a brother, Thomas Smith, and a sister, Elizabeth Whetzel. She was a charter member of the Colonial Christian Church, a devoted member of the church choir, the Christian Women’s Fellowship where she served as Chairman of the Church World Service. She also served as Flower Coordinator for the church, a member of the OES Alpha Chapter #1, and was an attendant for the Angel Tree for many years.
Mrs. Small is survived by her brother, Paul R. Smith and wife, Marion of Petersburg; nieces and nephews, J. David Whetzel and wife, Sharon of Roanoke, Bryan D. Small (FSL) and wife, Nancy of Colonial Heights, Louis C. Smith (FSL) and wife, Sherrie of Petersburg, Susan Small Belcher and husband, Earl of Colonial Heights, and Nancy Small Barnes and husband, Kris of Colonial Heights; great-nephews, Andrew Whetzel of Roanoke, Justin Smith of Petersburg; Austin Barnes and wife, Hollie of Colonial Heights, Ashley Watkins of Chesterfield, and Kelsey Barnes of Colonial Heights; brothers-in-law, Jim Whetzel of Roanoke, Herbert S. Small (FSL) and wife, Arline of Colonial Heights, and Ralph L. Small and wife, Ruth of Colonial Heights; many devoted friends.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Colonial Christian Church, 295 Dunlop Farms Boulevard where the Reverend Clay Boyd will officiate. Burial will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Christian Church, or the Salvation Army, 1228 S. West Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
September 6, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Micah Hughes Royall, age 33, of Jetersville, passed away on September 6, 2009. A devoted Husband, Father, Brother and Son, he has been a Henrico Firefighter since 2000, a deacon at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, a member of the Amelia Ambulance Service and the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters.
He is survived by his wife Janet, sons James Micah Royall and Luke Christian Royall; parents John S. Royall and Charlotte H. Royall of Hanover, brothers Jon Thomas Royall of Clifton Forge, VA and Adam Lee Royall of Chesterfield, sister Crystal Ethel Marie Royall of AL; grandmothers Elaine Barlow Cramme of Richmond and Ethel May Royall of Amelia; and nephew Sidney Thomas Royall and niece Keira Ashlyn Royall. He was predeceased by his grandfather Sidney Thomas Royall.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from 2-4:00 pm and 6-8:00 pm at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia. Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church on Thursday, September 10 at 2:00 pm burial followed in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made in Micah’s name to the Sandy Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, Box 130, Jetersville, VA 23083.
August 25, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Wilbur Robert Hodges
Wilbur Robert Hodges, age 96 of Callaway went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He was born January 8, 1913, a twin son of the late Fred and Ella G. Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gracie Wray Hodges; brothers Herbert, Earnest and Luther Hodges; sister Ada Holt; sister and brother-in-law Mildred and John Slocum.
Mr. Hodges lived and worked as a fruit grower in the Monte Vista community all his life. He was a lifelong member of Monte Vista Church of the Brethren and also drove the school bus. Mr. Hodges was a kind and loving man who never met a stranger. He had a special affection for everyone, especially his twin brother Wilford. Surviving are his sons Marshall and Carol Hodges, Earl and Jean Hodges, Wayne and Agnes Hodges, Carlton and Joyce Hodges; daughter Eleanor and Ronnie St. Pierre; fifteen grandchildren including Kevin Bowman, Owner/Asst. Mgr. of Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount; seventeen great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; twin brother Wilford and Blanche Hodges; brother Henry and Laura Hodges; sisters Martha Stilwell, Sarah and Lenford Nichols; sister-in-law Margaret Hodges; brother-in-law Rufus Holt; numerous nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Monte Vista Church of the Brethren Building Fund. Funeral services will be conducted from Monte Vista Church of the Brethren 11:00 a.m. Friday with Pastor Jimmy Robinson and Rev. Gene Craighead officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Lynch Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount.
August 16, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Elizabeth Faulconer Preddy
Elizabeth Faulconer Preddy, 93 of Gordonsville died Sunday August 16, 2009 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Born August 25, 1915 in Pamplin, VA she was a daughter of the late Ernest Reginald Faulconer and Bessie Tinder Faulconer. She was the wife of the late Ernest James Preddy a former partner of Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, Orange and Madison, VA. She was a member of the Rhoadesville Baptist Church.
Mrs. Preddy is survived by one daughter, Judith Preddy Chaplin and husband Bob of Richmond, two sons, E. Gary Preddy of Gordonsville, J. Randy Preddy and wife Shelly of Gordonsville, the current partners of Preddy Funeral Home, eight grandchildren including E. Michael Preddy of Preddy Funeral Home, nine great grandchildren, one brother, Walter Faulconer and wife Helen of Charlottesville, one sister, Carol F. Myers of Charlottesville and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Nancy Stanton McDaniel will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday evening August 18, 2009 at the funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 297, Gordonsville, VA 22942 or to a charity of your choice.
July 21, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Jean Ferguson Farrar
Mrs. Jean Ferguson Farrar, age 73, of South Hill, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Herbert Lee Farrar; and one daughter, Beth Farrar of South Hill. Also surviving are her mother, Mary Emma Ferguson of South Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Doma F. Blalock (Bill) of Baskerville and Mary Edith Crowder (Max) of South Hill; one brother, George R. Ferguson (Christine) of Bracey; and brother-in-law, Walter B. Cleaton of South Hill. Jean was preceded in death by her father, George Rowley Ferguson; and her twin sister, Joan F. Cleaton.
Mrs. Farrar was the secretary for Farrar Auction & Realty and the secretary/treasurer of Farrar Funeral. She was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, and friend to all that knew her.
A celebration of life service will be conducted by Rev. Tim Irving and Dr. Walter Laseter at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friends may call at other times at the home of Beth Farrar. Memorial considerations are asked to be directed to the CMH Oncology Department or Hospice, P.O. Box 90, South Hill, Va. 23970. Online condolences may be emailed to www.farrarfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Jean Ferguson Farrar was wife of Herbert Lee Farrar, owner of Farrar Funeral Home in South Hill, VA. Daughter Mary Elizabeth Farrar is also a licensed funeral director at Farrar Funeral Home.
July 20, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Odell Byers Reynolds
Odell Byers Reynolds, 83, formerly of Buena Vista, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at her home in Stuarts Draft. She was born May 21, 1926, in Amherst County, daughter of the late James Will and Virginia F. Stinnett Byers. Odell retired from Kenney's in Buena Vista.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, H. Warren Byers; and second husband, Harry Reynolds; six brothers; and eight sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Jean Byers, of Stuarts Draft; one grandson, Wayne Byers and wife, Tina, of Waynesboro; one granddaughter, Cyndi Garrison and husband, Patrick, of Harrisonburg; four greatgrandchildren, Lacey and Amber Drumheller, Laura Byers and Allan Garrison; two sisters, Essie Byers Lanum, of Buena Vista, Ruth Bradley, of Forks of Buffalo; three brothers, Ray Byers, of Bedford, Rev. Earl Byers, of Columbia, N.C., and Berry Lawhorne, of New Jersey.
Odell
was a life long member of Oronoco Church of the Brethren. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009, at
Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will
be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Arnold Bradley, the Rev. Earl Byers,
and the Rev. Stan Ogden officiating. Interment will follow in
Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions can
be made to, AMC Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215,
Fishersville, Va. 22939, Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, or Oronoco
Church of the Brethren Building Fund. "I have fought a good fight, I
have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
July 14, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Lawson Pearson Schools, Sr.
Lawson Pearson “L. P.” Schools, Sr., 85, of Kilmarnock died Sunday, July 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Edna Coffman Schools. Mr. Schools was born December 22, 1923 in Tidewater, son of the late Lindsey Logan and Viola Mable Schools.
He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with an artillery unit as a cannoneer. A well known Kilmarnock resident, he was the former owner and operator of the L. P. Schools ESSO station, a member of the Kilmarnock Police Department serving as Chief of Police for nine years, and a part time employee of the Currie Funeral Home for many years. Mr. Schools was a 22 year member of Lancaster Union Lodge # 88 A.F. & A.M., a member of Kilmarnock Post 86 of the American Legion, Northern Neck VFW Post #7167, Warsaw and Northern Neck Marine Corps Association. Among his many accomplishments of community service, he was a member of the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department serving in a variety of leadership positions during his tenure and remained an active fire fighter, he recently received an award for 52 years service. Through the years, he devoted many volunteer hours as a charter member of the Kilmarnock-Lancaster Rescue Squad and was presented an award for his 50 years of loyal and dedicated service in 2008. Mr. Schools was also active in the district level, holding positions as District 8 Vice President and Historian.
Surviving are a son, L. P. “Nickie” Schools, Jr., of DeRidder, La.; a daughter, Cynthia Schools Collins of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Fallon Nicole Schools, L. P. “Trey” Schools, III, Ryan David Collins, Brenna Kathleen Collins; two great grandchildren, Madison Marie Schools and Haiden Keith Wilson; four sisters, Mable Langston of Lakeland, Fla., Helen G. Schools, Edith Schools both of Warsaw and Betty Lou Forster of Baltimore, Md.; a brother, Reamy Schools of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by sisters, Myrtle Lazzaro and Lucy Armetta and two brothers, Herbert Schools and Melville “Chunk” Schools.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at the Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock with Rev. Neale Schools officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Kilmarnock. Friends may call 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the funeral home with a Masonic Memorial Service at 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Gary Wilkins, William Dunaway, Len Spears, John Pittman, Ronnie Pouchot, Mike Bedell, Lester Brent and Tom Jones. Honoraries will be Johnny Christopher, Fletcher Brown, Sonny Thomas, George Urban, Carroll Whay and Buddy Keyser.
Memorials may be made to Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 1295, Kilmarnock or Kilmarnock-Lancaster Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 333, Kilmarnock 22482.
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 29, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
H. Sidney Waddell, Jr.
WADDELL, H. Sidney Jr., age 73, died on Friday, May 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Betty Weaver; his daughters, Lori Waddell Thompson and Anne Waddell Brown; his grandchildren, Sarah and Leah Thompson, and Sam and Frances Brown; and his great-grandchildren, Aniscia and Lyana Thompson.
A graveside service was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, at 12 noon Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Arrangements by B.W. White Funeral Home.
He was an employee of B.W. White Funeral Home and a VFDA associate member at the time of his passing.
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 26, 2009
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Harold Allen Carter
Commander Harold Allen Carter, USN (Retired), 87, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Born in Enid, OK, December 31, 1921, he was a son of the late Ancil and Lula Luellen Carter. Also preceding him in death was his wife of 63 years, Jane Elizabeth Hodges Carter, and a sister, Eunice Carter Emerson.
He was a pilot serving in World War II, during the Korean War, and retired in 1965. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at Northside Junior High School in Norfolk for several years, re-tiring as the Director of Transportation for Norfolk City Schools.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
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 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.
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. 12th at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 2 PM on Friday Feb. 13th 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
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 13th, 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.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Edward J. “Ed” Trump, Sr. TRUMP, EDWARD J. “ED”, SR., of Christiansburg passed away Monday, October 06, 2008 in Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of VDOT, with over 30 years of service. Following his retirement he was a funeral assistant with Horne Funeral Service until his death. A member of Cedar Springs Church he was a proud honorary member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad. The son of the late Henry J. and Lakie M. Trump he was also preceded in death by his sister, Rosa T. Hinkley. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Jean M. “Granny” Trump; children and spouses, Edward J. “Eddie” Trump, Jr. (Vice President of Horne Funeral Service) and Paulette A, Christiansburg, Kathy and Jim Harvey, Blue Ridge, VA, Debbie & Terry Akers, Shelby & Donald Main, Jerry L. (Funeral Assistant) & Rhonda Trump all of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Bobby “April” Trump, Devin Trump, Aaron Harvey, Troy “Nancy” Akers, Amber Akers, Brittany Main, Robert Martin, Yvette Martin, Crystal Orange, Naomi Orange, Tabitha Sheppard; great grandchildren; Mollie Elizabeth Akers, Guy Edward Trump; sister-in-law, Lois T. McGuyer, Christiansburg; numerous nieces and nephews; families who he considered to be his children and grandchildren, Crystal “Patrick” Lloyd, Nathan & Drew; Marty, Cindy Hauschildt, Matthew & Taylor; very special friends, James A. “Jim’ Epperly, Carlton and Amanda Sutton, Don Sumler; his Christiansburg Rescue Squad Family, Cedar Springs Church Family and the Horne Funeral Home Staff. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to the Second Floor Nursing Staff at MRH, Dr’s Ed Wilder and Michael Payne for all their love and care. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068 or the charity or church of your choice. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 Tuesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, VA. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8th, in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Neal Turner and Rev. Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The Trump family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Phyllis Waugh Johnson Phyllis Waugh Johnson, 69 of Louisa died Tuesday August 26, 2008 at her residence. Born June 18, 1939 in Unionville, VA she was a daughter of the late Arthur C. Waugh and Louise H. Waugh. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Mary Louise Towsey, Virginia Baker and one brother, William Waugh. She retired from Virginia Community Bank as Executive Vice President in 2001, and she was the owner-operator of the Fabric Hut and Gift Gallery in Louisa since 1972. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. “Bobby Lee” Johnson of Louisa whom was a former manager of Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa and is currently employed as a funeral director at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, Orange and Madison, VA. Also surviving are her two daughters, Karen Johnson Weaver and her husband Jim of Orange, Paige Johnson Carpenter and her husband Jim of Louisa, grandchildren, Brad and Hunter Weaver, Austin, Claire, and Collin Carpenter, one sister, Iva Mae Coiner of Charlottesville, one brother, Robert Waugh and his wife Bobbie of Artesia, NM, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday August 29, 2008 at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M and also 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6359, Glen Allen, VA 23058.Mrs. Johnson is the wife of Robert L. "Bobby Lee" Johnson, former manager of Woodward Funeral Home in Lousia and is currently employed as a funeral director at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville, Orange and Madison, VA.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Gary B. Williams Gary B. Williams, of South Riding, VA passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Lisa Williams; son of Mary Brooks Williams and the late Richard K. Williams; loving father of Amanda and Ryan Williams; brother of Richard K. Williams Jr. and his wife, Candace and Carolyn Conrad and her husband Ralph. Relatives and friends may call at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA (just south of the intersection of Franconia Road and South Van Dorn), Friday, August 22, 2008 from 6 to 8 where service will be held on Saturday, 11:00 AM. Interment, Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22303.
Mr. Williams worked at Columbia Gardens Cemetery and was a funeral director. His wife, Lisa Williams works at Metropolitan Funeral Services in Alexandria, VA as a Funeral Director.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of 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.Herbie had a zest for life; he was a fun loving character who always had a joke. He spoke seven languages, played guitar, piano, banjo and loved to sing. He greatly enjoyed working on cars and shooting the bull with friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Wilson Peak Marsch and his step-father who raised him, William “Goo” Marsch and his second wife, Jeanne Peak. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kirk Peak and wife Theresa of Suffolk, Susie Johnson and husband Joe of Chesapeake, Jerry Peak and wife Amy of Chesapeake, Donna Price of Virginia Beach, manager of Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel and secretary of The Tidewater Funeral Directors Association, and Karl Peak of Suffolk; and seven grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Kelly, Raven, Aaron, Kristen, and Daniel.A celebration of his life was held at 11 am on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel. Burial followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens escorted by The Patriot Guard Riders. Full military honors were rendered at the gravesite. Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Condolences may be sent to his permanent memorial at www.mem.com.
Mr. Peak is the father of Donna Price, Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of 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.Mrs. Carter is the mother-in-law of Robert “Bob” Burger.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
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.Mrs. Bramer is the mother-in-law of Dan Reukauf, Batesville Casket Company. Please visit the Notice for Josephine (Vacanti) Bramer. http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000114464657X
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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 29th 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 19th at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 20th 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.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Clarence Boyd "Sonny" Baugher, 80, of Elkton, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his home.Mr. Baugher was born July 3, 1928, at the Baugher Family Farm near Elkton and was the son of the late Claude C. and Della Pearl Harner Baugher. Mr. Baugher grew up working on the family farm and graduated from Elkton High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and "Guarded the Gold" at Fort Knox, Ky., during basic training. He served in the 3rd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas. After the Korean War he worked for Baugher Chevrolet in Waynesboro for a number of years. Following the death of his father, he took over his family farm and raised fruits, vegetables, cattle and hay that he sold to local grocery stores and residents. He grew watermelons, cantaloupes and tomatoes by the thousands. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1988 as mail carrier for the Elkton area and continued to farm until his death. He was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. On July 1, 1950, he married Mary K. "Kack" Clem, who survives. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, C.B. Baugher II and wife, Carol, Rescue, Va., Jeff T. Baugher and special friend, Peggy Lam, Massanutten, S.M. "Scott" Baugher, Elkton; one daughter, Sara Ann Baugher and friend, Leanne Kelly, Culpeper; one sister, Ruth Life and husband, Granville, Elkton; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Baugher and wife, Karyn, Megan Baugher and Rodney Spangler, Josh Baugher, Meredith Baugher, Gracie Baugher, Addison "Addie" Baugher, Maggie Baugher, Brittany Terry, Charlie McLeod and wife, Amy; one great-grandchild, Nadia Spangler; best friends, Paul and Janice Hamrick and their children, Bradley and Brenda, Monroe, Ind. He was also preceded in death by siblings, C.O. "Oliver" Baugher, Blanche Jennings, Dennis Baugher, Roy C. Baugher and Charles W. "Zeb" Baugher. Pastors Dan Bassett and Wayne Wright and Elder Benjamin Cubbage will conduct the funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Elkton. Burial will follow in the Elk Run Cemetery in Elkton. Graveside rites by the Gooden Brothers VFW Post No. 9292.The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 152, Elkton, VA 22827 or the Elkton Fire Company, P.O. Box 91, Elkton, VA 22827.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com.It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Cathryn C. Wiles
Cathryn C. Wiles, 88, widow of Ransom Eugene Wiles, died Friday,
June 27, 2008, at NHC of Greenville. It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Carlin Gentry Maberry Carlin Gentry Maberry, 78, Manager of Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd passed away on Saturday June 21, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Oden & Annie Mae Maberry. Mr. Maberry was a longtime member of Floyd Lodge #202, I.O.O.F., Canton Roanoke #11 P.M. I.O.O.F., Jacksonville Encampment #36, I.O.O.F., Floyd Rebekah Lodge #77, Floyd Moose Lodge #2300, United Commercial Travelers (Roanoke Council), 25 year active member of the Floyd Co. Vol. Fire Dept. He served as Chairman of the Floyd Co. Bloodmobile for 11 years and was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Floyd United Methodist Church. He was a 1947 Graduate of Willis High School & a 1951 Graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, Nashville, TN. He served as Past President of the Southwest VA Funeral Directors Association and a Past Board Member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Maberry served as Manager of Maberry Funeral Home, Inc. since 1960 and President since 1992.
SURVIVORS WIFE, Jo Ann Conner Maberry, Floyd DAUGHTERS & SONS-IN-LAW, Ann & Larry Phillips, Mitzi & Rodney Roberson, All of Floyd GRANDDAUGHTER, Nicole Ann Roberson, Floyd
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday June 24, 2008 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Rev. Richard Gregory & Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 – 4 PM & 6 – 8 PM Monday at Maberry Funeral Home. The family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Floyd County Vol. Fire Dept. p.o. box 33 Floyd, VA 24091 or the Floyd United Methodist Church Building Fund p.o. box 55 Floyd, VA 24091. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Vernon C. Wilkins
Vernon C. Wilkins, 77, of Montross, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008. He was a farmer and contractor for many years, a member of Currioman Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, and Trustee.
Survivors are his wife of 56 years, M. Geraldine Wilkins; four sons, Pastor V. Wade Wilkins (Gail), J. Bryon Wilkins (Kimberly), Chris Wilkins (Betty) and Tommy Wilkins (Stephanie), all of Montross; a daughter, Rita Balderson (Calvin) of Montross; four brothers, Moss “M.C.” Wilkins (Katherine) of Heathsville, Floyd O. Wilkins of Richmond, Doulin Wilkins (Nell) of Callao, and Phillip Wilkins (Nancy) of Brunswick, MA; two sisters, Bernice Wilkins of Maryland, and Marie Ambrose of Colonial Beach; twelve grandchildren, Brenda Lee Humphrey (James), Gerald Wade Wilkins (Mandy), Benjamin M. Wilkins (Lisa), Cheryl Lynn Archbold (Nik), Mary Elizabeth Wilkins, Kelly McCartney, Rebekah K. Wilkins, Kenny “K.D.” McCartney, Emma Grace Wilkins, Benjamin H. Branson III (Stephanie), Calvin Balderson, Jr. (JoAnna), Kimberly Clarke (Jason); three great grandchildren, Kristin C. Worrell, Nathan J. Worrell, and MacKenzie L. Wilkins; numerous nieces and nephews; and caregivers, Linda Bowen and Sandra Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Currioman Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Currioman Baptist Church Cemetery Endowment Fund, P.O. 841, Montross, VA 22520.
Mr. Wilkins is the father of Central Virginia Funeral Directors Association Vice-President Wade Wilkins, Manager of the Montross Chapel of the Welch Funeral Home. It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of R. Eugene Wiles R. Eugene Wiles of Greenville, SC died at National Heath Care of Greenville on May 25, 2008 following a long illness. He was 87. Mr. Wiles was born in Bowman, SC and grew up as a farmer’s son working hard in the fields during his childhood. He served in the Navy in WWII, graduated from the University of South Carolina on the GI Bill, and worked his entire career as a Senior Civil Engineer for the U.S. government at Shaw Field, SC. He and his wife lived in Orangeburg, SC prior to moving to their retirement home in Greenville, SC. He was predeceased by his parents and two younger brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cathryn C. Wiles, a resident of National Health Care of Greenville; two daughters, Meredyth Partridge (David) of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia and Jongy Ward (David) of Greenville, SC; three grandsons, Gregg Barrie (Heather) of Vail, Colorado, Parker Barrie (Alicia) of Roseville, California, and Brannon Ward (Michelle) of Greenville, SC; four great-grandchildren, Celia and Ryan Barrie of Vail, Colorado, and Malachi and Cameron Ward of Greenville, SC; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation and funeral service was held at Ebeneezer United Methodist Church on May 28 in Greenville with burial in the family cemetery in Ridgeway, SC. McAfee Funeral Home of Greenville was in charge of services.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Thomas (Tom) Woods Patton
Thomas (Tom) Woods Patton, age 74, of Farmville, NC passed away Monday May 5, 2008 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC. He is survived by his wife, Laurel and daughter Bess of the home, daughter Kim P Hicks, husband John and grandson Cole of Sarasota, FL.
Thomas (Tom) retired from The Embalmers' Supply Company with over 28 years of service as a Sales Representative. He was a member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Sales Association until his retirement. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday 2 PM May 7, 2008 at Hawfields Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Mebane, NC. In lieu of flower donations may be made to the Farmville Rescue Squad. It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
Robert Franklin Shim (Franky) Hazelgrove, 14, of Mechanicsville, went Home peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Franky was a 9th grader at Lee Davis High School, where he proudly played in the Marching Band. He was also a member of Boy Scout Troop 503 and attended Black Creek Baptist Church, where he came to know and love his Lord. He is survived by his parents, Tochi and David Metcalf, Mark and Carol Hazelgrove; his sisters, Ashley Hazelgrove and Zoey Metcalf, brothers, Stephen Metcalf and Sam Gomez; his grandparents, Robert (Bud) and Shim Hazelgrove, Hien and Moui Tu and his great grandparents, Mr and Mrs Vinh Tu; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday at Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road, Mechanicsville, where a celebration of his life and homegoing will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Franky’s name to the Lee Davis Band Boosters. Condolences may be made at www.MeM.com.
It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Walter F. “W.F.” Strickler
Walter F. “W. F.” Strickler, 80, husband of Virginia (Rosen) Strickler, of Staunton, died Wednesday morning (April 23, 2008) in his residence.
He was born June 22, 1927 in Augusta County, a son of the late Robert Wallace and Mary Helen (Evans) Strickler. He was a U. S. Naval veteran of World War II.
Mr. Strickler was a licensed Virginia funeral director and embalmer for 57 years. In 1969 he became the Assistant Manager of Henry Funeral Home and was made Vice-President in 1984, prior to retiring in 1996.
He was a member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, the Middlebrook Ruritan Club, and the Staunton Jaycees.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, to whom he was married on April 8, 1950, family includes two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark R. and Katherine Lee Strickler of Locust Grove and David M. and Melodie Lynn Strickler of Staunton; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane S. and Roger D. Mooney of Charleston, WV; a brother and sister-in-law, Wallace A. and Elizabeth M. Strickler of Greensboro, NC; a sister, Betty J. Comer of Stuarts Draft; six grandchildren, Mark R. “Skip” Strickler, Jr., Lee Anne Barr and her husband, Jon, Virginia Joanne Strickler, Bethany Kaye Strickler, Marisa Hope Strickler, and Sarah Virginia Berry Ann and her husband, Nathan; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine A. Shover.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday (April 26, 2008) in the Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church by the Rev. JoAnn Bunn. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be R. G. Heizer, Thomas Hanger, Dr. Samuel Rowe, Donald Hanger, Mike McCray, Nathan Berry Ann, Jon Barr, Jack Root, and James Custard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Thompson, Dr. John Marsh, B. B. Hanger, Sam Heizer, Howard Sensabaugh, Harry McCray, Gary Rosen, Philip Rosen, Sam Heizer, Mark R. Strickler, Jr., and Roger Mooney.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. today (April 25, 2008) in the Henry Funeral Home and at other times at his residence. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 334 Mt. Tabor Rd., Staunton, VA 24401 or the donor’s favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net. It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of
James Andrew Riffe, Sr., 69 of
A lifelong resident of
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
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
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Charles L. McMullen Jr. Charles L. McMullen Jr., 85, a resident of 6025 Rocky Lane, Harrisonburg, died March 21, 2008, at Oak Lea Nursing Home, where he had been resident for three months. Mr. McMullen was born on Dec. 9, 1922, in Rockingham County, and was the son of the late Charles L. and Ollie C. Shiflett McMullen. He graduated from Linville Edom High School in 1941. He served in the United States Navy during World War II being stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. McMullen graduated from the Eckels College of Embalming in 1943 and began working with his family at McMullen Funeral Home as the third generation of that business and he remained a licensed funeral director until the time of his illness. In 1951, he and his father also began McMullen Funeral Home in Bridgewater and he continued to operate that business along with his son and family until 1990. In 1994, he received the Golden Funeral Service Award for 50 years service as a Virginia Funeral Director from the Virginia Funeral Directors Association. Mr. McMullen was a member of the Linville-Edom Ruritan Club and the Greenmount Church of the Brethren. On Jan. 10, 1944, he married the former Irene Lambert, who preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2005. Surviving are a son, William (Bill) McMullen and wife, Brenda, Harrisonburg; two granddaughters, Andrea M. Strawderman and husband, Craig, Mathias, W.Va. and Amber F. Richardson and husband, David, Broadway; a great-granddaughter, Natalee Christina Strawderman. The Rev. Ken Dolan will conduct a graveside service at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the Singers Glen Cemetery. Friends may call at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Singers Glen Cemetery, 9932 Wills Creek Road, Linville, VA 22834. It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Jean Berkeley Bliley BLILEY, Jean Berkeley, 58, died February 14, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Norbert Michael Bliley; her son, Michael Carey Bliley and his wife Jennifer Ann Bliley; her grandson, Joshua Graham Bliley; her parents, Harold Carey Berkeley and Jane Grey Berkeley; her sister, Peggy Lou Berkeley and her son, Ryan Berkeley Martin; her sisters-in-law, Catherine Bliley Wright and her husband, Bruce Roger Wright, Mary Thomas Bliley, Margaret Bliley Wilkins and her husband, Robert Anthony Wilkins, and The Rev. Cecilia Bliley Duke and her husband, David Hughes Duke; her brothers-in-law, Daniel John Bliley and his wife Frances McCracken Bliley and Nicholas Martin Bliley and his wife, Patricia Saunders Bliley; and her many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. Jeanie was a Past President of the Ashland Junior Woman's Club, the Willow Oaks Ladies Golf Association, and the Richmond Women's Golf Association. She loved to play golf and was an 8-time Women's Club Champion at Willow Oaks Country Club. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3p.m. and 6 to 8p.m. Sunday February 17th at Bliley's- Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue with a Christian Vigil Service at 7p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 A.M. Monday February 18th at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family asks that contributions be made to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Preservation Fund, 823 Park Ave., Richmond, VA 23220 or to Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, VA 23298. 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 15th 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. It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of C. Warren Turner C. Warren Turner, 79, of Front Royal, VA died on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:00pm at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA. Born on September 15, 1928 in Warren County, VA. He was the son of the late Calvin Homer Turner and Janie Moore Licklider. He was a graduate of Warren County High School and Echels College of Mortuary Science. Warren was a member of the following organizations Member of the Front Royal United Methodist Church, Former owner and President of the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home, Member and past President of the Front Royal Jaycees and is a honorary life member of the Virginia Jaycess, served as member of the Board of Directors of the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Front Royal- Warren County Community Chest, now United Way, Member of the Warren County Chapter Isaac Walton League, member of the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department since January 4, 1945 and served as Chief for 19 years and received his 60 year pin in 2000, member of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association, former member of the National Funeral Directors Association, former member of the Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Association, former member of the Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association, member and past President of the Front Royal Lions Club, member of the Elks Lodge #2382 Front Royal, member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #829 Front Royal, member of the Giles B. Cook Post # 53 American Legion Front Royal, member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 6 Front Royal, A 32 Degree Mason, a member of Richmond Scottish Rites Bodies, member of Unity Lodge # 146 A.F. & A.M. Front Royal and Treadwell Lodge # 213 White Post, VA, member of the Hiram Royal Arch Chapter # 45 Front Royal, past District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 15th Capitular District, member of the Virginia Council of Knights Masons # 12, member of the Winchester Commandery # 12 and past Commander, member of the Richmond Scottish Rites Bodies, member of the Shenandoah Valley Scottish Rite Club, past District Deputy Grandmaster of Grand Lodge of Virginia Third Masonic District 1990, A Shriner member of the Richmond ACCA Temple Shrine, past Secretary and Treasurer of the Blue Ridge Shrine Club and past President, member of the Winchester Shrine Club, Caverns Shrine Club, past Governor and member of the York Rite College # 161, past Sovereigh Master and member of the Bob M. Priode Council # 203 Allied Masonic Degrees, member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter # 38, member of the National Sojourners Shenandoah Chapter # 543, member of the Triangle Council # 3 Cryptic Masons of District of Columbia , member of Carl L. Sitter Camp Heroes of 76, District Deputy Grand Commander of Knights Temple Chivalric Virginia 2007-2008 Survived by his wife of 58 years Louise Scott Turner. Mr. Turner is also survived by three daughters: Sherry T. Haffer of Front Royal, VA, Kelly T. Harris of Charlottesville, VA and Jennifer T. Duncon of Winchester, VA; one son in law James W. Haffer,Sr. of Front Royal, VA; one brother: Leon Turner of Front Royal, VA; two sisters: Betty T. Manuel of Strasburg, VA and Juanita T. Pullen of Fishersville, VA; five grandchildren: James W. Haffer, Jr. and wife Kenesa, Michael S. Haffer of Front Royal, VA, Jessica D. Liss of Allentown, PA, Megan Freyer of Greensboro , NC and Allison L. Green of Winchester, VA; seven great grandchildren: Wyatt and Alli Haffer, Savannah and Ayden Warren Haffer, Dylan and Cassidy Settle and Gabrielle Bailey; He was predeceased by one sister Nancy T. Kirkland; one grandson: Clinton Warren Haffer; one nephew: Barry Manuel and one niece Dana Manuel. Pallbearers will be Todd Smedley, David Seekford, Paul Thomson, Marcus Robinson, Art Hiserman and Eddie Powell. Honorary Pallbearers will be all visiting funeral directors, members of the Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue, members of the Front Royal Lions Club, members of the Unity Lodge # 146, Amos Hall, Ward Myers, Jim Rutherford, Dr. Tom Patterson, Joe Williams, Bernard Stokes and Joe Swiger. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 7-9 PM at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal, VA.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. anuary 24, 2008
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Norton, VA – Anne Fields Fawbush, 77, died Wednesday, January 23, 2007 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Norton, she was the daughter of the late Bradley and Nannie (Laney) Fields. She was a graduate of Norton (Norhi) High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Norton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Fields of Augusta, GA.
She is survived by, Husband, James C. Fawbush; sons, James H.
(Jimmy) Fawbush, Norton, VA., David Fawbush and his wife, Beth, Big
Stone Gap, VA, Joe Fawbush, a partner in the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral
Home in Norton, VA, Jon Fawbush, Minneapolis, MN: a grandson, Daniel
Ryan Fawbush: a granddaughter, Morgan Brooke Fawbush; and a sister,
Jean Falin, Wise, VA.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Saturday at the Hagy &
Fawbush Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 PM Saturday in the funeral
home chapel with the Reverends Lee Kidd and John Ellington, and Dr.
Henry Webb officiating.
Graveside burial services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday in Powell Valley
Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will meet at 1:30 PM at the funeral home to go in
procession to the cemetery. Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home is in serving the Fawbush family. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hagyfawbush.com. It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
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.January 11, 2008 It is with sincere regret that we advise you of the death of Leta Maynell Wooddell
Leta Maynell Wooddell past away Friday, January 11, 2008. She is the mother of Steve Wooddell who is owner of Metropolitan Funeral Service in Alexandria, Virginia.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Frost United Methodist Church in Frost, West Virginia. The funeral service will take place on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 10am at Frost United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Marlinton, West Virginia.
Contributions may be made to Frost United Methodist Church. It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
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 7th
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 8th
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 It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
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.
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