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November 10, 2005

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Deborah J. West

age 46 of Thaxton, and formerly of Westminster, MD, who died Monday, September 26, 2005 as the result of an automobile accident. She was a member of the pre-need department of Oakey’s Funeral Service in Vinton.

Deborah, a loving and devoted mother, was born in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of Naomi Belleson and the late Albert Belleson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Renfro. In addition to her mother, Deborah is survived by her daughter, Jessie Layne West of Jordantown; two brothers, Wayne Brunk, Sr. of Berkeley Springs, WVA and Robert Brunk of Taney Town, MD; two sisters, Sandra Brown of Farmington, CT and Patty Brown of Silver Run, MD; several nieces and nephews; and her former spouse, Greg West of Jordantown.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2005 from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2005 at 12:00PM at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia. Interment will follow in the Jordantown Church of God Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to family at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Virginia 24018.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Virginia Hudson Graves

of Norfolk, Virginia, who died Monday, September 5, 2005.

Mrs. Graves was a retired registered nurse until she and her husband, Frank purchased the Cox Funeral Home in 1955.  Born in Halifax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late, Adie Belle Long Hudson and Thomas Melvin Hudson, and was the widow of Frank N. Graves, Sr.

Mrs. Graves was a graduate of Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Lynchburg, Va.   She later, with her husband, until his death, and then her sons, owned and operated Cox Funeral Home until her retirement.  She was a licensed funeral director for over 40 years.  She was the first woman president of the Tidewater Funeral Directors Association and formerly served on the board of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association.  She was a loyal member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where she was a former “Class Mother” for the Wesleyman Bible Class, Elizabeth Chapter No. 45, Order of the Eastern Star, Women’s Club of Norfolk, Rebekah Lodge No. 13, I.O.O.F., and was a past president of the Norfolk-Virginia Beach Soroptimist Club, and the Norfolk-Virginia Beach Executives Club.

She is survived by her two sons, Frank N. Graves, Jr. and his wife, Peggy of Chesapeake and Bryan P. Graves and his wife, Pam of Norfolk; two grandsons, Frank N. Graves III of Chesapeake and Scott T. Graves of Portsmouth; and a host of loving and faithful friends.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00AM. on Thursday, September 8, 2005 in Epworth United Methodist Church by Rev. Phyllis R. Earley.  Burial will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery. 

In lieu of memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510 or to the Eastern Virginia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation, Pembroke One, Suite 434, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. 

Condolences may be offered to her family through www.dmvobits.com/cox.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Vernie Ted Joines

of Chilhowie, Virginia, who died Sunday, August 21, 2005.

Mr. Joines was born in Smyth County, Virginia and had lived most of his life in the Riverside community of Chilhowie. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II and attended the Freedom tabernacle Baptist Church for many years. He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Mr. Joines is survived by his wife, Judy Compton Joines; four sons, James H. Joines and wife Peggy of Chilhowie, Vernie Lee Joines and wife Virgie of Chilhowie, Larry W. Joines, with Farris Funeral Service and current First Vice President of VFDA, of Abingdon, and Eric Ted Joines and wife Sandra of Chilhowie; three daughters, Helen Joines Sage and husband Stanley of Longwood, FL, Reba Sue Baker and husband Glenn of Chilhowie and Mary Stuart Joines of Chilhowie; 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren and one step great great grandchild. Mr. Joines is preceded in death by a son, Robert Cleveland Joines; two brothers, Ervin and Clarence Joines and a grandson, Junior Joines.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 after 6:00PM at the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church followed by song and praise at 8:00PM. Directions to church: Take exit 50 off I-81 (north bound turn right & south bound turn left at end of ramp). Turn right about 1 ½ miles at sign and another right about 1 mile.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 11:00AM at the church with Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery in Abingdon, Virginia.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com, or to Larry W. Joines, c/o Farris Funeral Service, P.O. Box 427, Abingdon, Virginia 24212.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     David Willis Penland, Sr.

age 59 Dumfries, Virginia, who died Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at his home.

Mr. Penland was a licensed funeral director with the State of Virginia having worked for several funeral homes in the Northern Virginia area and most recently as the Manager of Price Funeral Home in Manassas.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Beulah Penland. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Bonnie L. Penland; three children, Corrie Samra and husband Chris of New Jersey, David Penland, Jr. and wife Marlene of Pennsylvania and Tara Green and husband Mike of New Jersey;  his father, Carroll Penland of South Carolina; two step-children, Aaron Smuzynski and wife Eileen of North Carolina and Damon Smuzynski of Texas; one sister, Nancy P. Gosnell and husband Ron of Virginia and five grandchildren, Brytney, Ella, Aris, Nicholas and Dyllin. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 P.M. Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Price Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 8, 2005 at Price Funeral Home with Rev. C.B. Owens, Pastor Shannon Ross and Father Edwin Perez officiating.  Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle military honors.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of flowers, or contributions to PanCan, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, California 90245, Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 340, Triangle, Virginia 22172 or Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Fairfax, Virginia 22042 in memory of David W. Penland, Sr.

Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Carl Harvey “C.H.” Wilson, Jr.

age 64 of Matoaca, Virginia, who died Sunday, July 24, 2005.

Mr. Wilson was a native of Richlands, Virginia and the son of the late Carl Harvey Wilson, Sr. and Mary Kate Turner Wilson. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Wilson. Mr. Wilson was the manager of the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Adams Wilson of Matoaca; two sons, Rodney S. Butler and wife Lisa of Hideburg, Germany and Greg Wilson of Hatterus, NC; daughter, Jade Frashure and husband Bob of Chester; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Lou Shortridge of Richlands and Carlene Lacy and husband Rudy or Roanoke.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 28, 2005 from 7:00-8:30PM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 103 South Adams Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:00AM at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Interment will be in East Matoaca Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund, Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 12715 Acorn Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23805.

Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Warren Garfield Kyger, Sr.

age 84 of Harrisonburg, Virginia, who died Friday, July 8, 2005 due to complications from cancer.

Mr. Kyger was born September 26, 1920 to the late Wilford Garfield and Clara Olivia Kaylor Kyger. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army Medical Corp for three years in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during WWII. He later attended Bridgewater College and graduated from Gupton-Jones College in Nashville. Mr. Kyger moved to Shenandoah in 1950 and opened Kyger Funeral Home where he stayed until his retirement.

Mr. Kyger was a fifty-five year member of Fields United Methodist Church, a honorary life member of the Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Department, a charter and life member of VFW Post 8613 in Shenandoah, American Legion Post 222, a charter member and past president of the Shenandoah Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge, a charter member of the Newport-Grove Hill Ruritan Club, and charter member and first president of the Shenandoah Rescue Squad, and the Virginia Funeral Director's Association.

Mr. Kyger is survived by three sons; Kenneth D. Kyger and wife Sandra of Harrisonburg, Kyle Lee Kyger and wife Sally of Richmond, and Keith Ray Kyger and wife Deirdre of Ashburn; adopted son, Gary Comer and wife Patsy of New Market; brother, Miller Kyger of Weyers Cave; sister, Rosalie Stephenson of Armonk, NY; seven grandchildren, Susan Kile, Miranda Kyger, Travis Kyger, McKenzie Kyger, Shannon Kyger, Heather Kyger, Rebecca Kyger and Amanda Kyger; two great-grandchildren and a special friend, Alma Monger. He was preceded in death by a son, Warren G. Kyger, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Kyger Funeral Home, 115 Nicholson Road in Elkton, Virginia.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday. July 13, 2005 at 11:00AM at the Kyger Funeral in Elkton by Rev. Stephen Creech and Rev. Ken Gullman. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Grottoes.

Memorial donations may be made to Fields United Methodist Church, Shenandoah Rescue Squad or the Shenandoah Fire Department.

Condolences may be sent to Kenneth D. Kyger c/o Kyger Funeral Home, 903 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801.

It is with sincere regret that we must belatedly advise you of the death of
           Anna Margaret McQuade Morlino

age 87 of Portsmouth, Virginia, who died Saturday, July 2, 2005.

Mrs. Morlino was the widow of William Morlino, Sr., past president of the VFDA and former owner of Brennan-Morlino Funeral Home in Portsmouth. She was an associate member of the Tidewater Funeral Directors Association, an avid Duck Pin Bowler, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Maryview Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, L. Lenora Morlino of Portsmouth, Virginia; two sons, Joseph V. Morlino of Hamilton, Ohio and William Morlino, Jr. of Morgantown, West Virginia; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

 

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00AM on Wednesday July 6, 2005, in St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth, Virginia. Burial to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth.

Memorial donations may be made to: St. Paul's Catholic Church, Restoration Fund, 518 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704.

B.W. Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth handling arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to: Ms. L. Lenora Morlino at 436 Chautauqua Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707.

It is with sincere regret that we must belatedly advise you of the death of
                     Grayson Vanover

age 87 of Dickenson County, Virginia, who died Wednesday, June 29, 2005.

Mr. Vanover was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater. He was a retired UMWA coal miner, member of local union 6025, Bishop, and member of the Valley View Freewill Baptist Church, Chase Lodge 21, IOOF of Clintwood and the Chase Encampment #19 of Coeburn.

Mr. Vanover was preceded in death by his parents Earl Carlton and Virgie Stone Vanover, a brother Earl Carlton “Buddy” Vanover II, and sisters Leona Pierce, Garnett Neumann, Willette Meade and Nevada Lyttle.

Survivors are his wife Maggie L. Mooney Vanover; sons, Roger L. Vanover and wife Juanita of Bristol, James E. Vanover and David G. Vanover, manager and co-owner of Clintwood-Colley Funeral Home of Clintwood; his sister Agnes Forish of Manassas; has grandson Joshua S. Vanover of Abingdon; several nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 6:00PM at the Clintwood Funeral Home in Clintwood, Virginia.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00PM Thursday evening at the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel with ministers Lynn Vanover and Willie Stanley officiating. Additional graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Valley View Freewill Baptist Church building fund or Clintwood Rescue Squad.

Condolences may be sent to David G. Vanover, c/o Clintwood-Colley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 70, Clintwood, Virginia 24228.

It is with sincere regret that we must belatedly advise you of the death of
                     Carol Rise’ Holbrook

age 51 of Speedwell, Virginia, who died Friday, June 17, 2005 in Wythe Community Hospital.

Ms. Holbrook was employed at Lowe’s in Wytheville. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Charles Holbrook. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Teresa Phillippi of Greasey Creek and David and Nichole Phillippi of Radford; her mother, Aileen S. Holbrook of Speedwell; a sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Richard Cline of Rural Retreat; two granddaughters, Tara Phillippi and Paeton Phillippi; two nieces and husband, Terry Hagy of Rural Retreat and Rene and Kerry Earnhardt of Mooresville, NC; three great-nieces and two great-nephews; an aunt and uncle, Burn and Alfa Holbrook; several cousins; and beloved dog, "Prissy".

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 18, 2005 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 11:00AM at the Speedwell United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. 

Condolences may be sent to David Phillippi, c/o Mullins Funeral Home, P. O. Box 3544, Radford, Virginia 24143.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Grayson E. Taylor

age 80, of Doswell who died Monday, May 16, 2005. 

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy W. Taylor; a son Grayson J. (Joe) Taylor and his wife, Mary Jane; two stepsons, Andrew W. Mann and his wife, Susan Motley, and Eric L. Mann and his wife, Lori L. Mann; his brothers and sisters Marian Davis, Myrtle Gatewood, Wesley Conway Taylor, Violet Turner, and Wallace R. Taylor. 

Mr. Taylor served in the 35th Infantry Division, US Army, during WWII, and had recently published a memoir about his experiences including surviving the Battle of the Bulge, titled, Mrs. Taylor, Your Son is Home!  His unit, the 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest award to be received by a unit.  Mr. Taylor was a retired rural mail carrier and farmer. He was a member of the Taylorsville Baptist Church and the Dowell Volunteer Fire Department. 

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, from 2pm to 4pm, and 6pm to 8pm, at the Reid Funeral Home, 412 South Washington Hwy, Ashland, Virginia 23005.

Funeral services will be conducted by David L. Bailey at 2pm Wednesday at Taylorsville Baptist Church in Doswell, with burial in the church cemetery. 

Memorial gifts may be made to the American Legion Post 206, 10104 Deer Ridge Place, Ashland, Virginia  23005.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Reid Funeral Home.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Channe Runnels Barton

age 71 of Bee, Virginia, who died Saturday, May 7, 2005

Mr. Barton was born in Dickenson County, he was a son of the late Ira Runnels and Rachel Tiller Barton. He was a retired owner and operator of South Hollow Coal Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Greg Barton, and a niece, Tiffany R. Barton. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sue Barton; one daughter, Cheryl (Kenny) Bostic of Bee; four sons, Steve (Betty) Barton, Rick (Pam) Barton and Terry (Gail) Barton, all of Haysi, Va., and Lance Barton of Bee; two brothers, Chad (Patsy) Barton of Haysi, (owner of Haysi Funeral Home) and Grabern (Pam) Barton of Honaker; one sister, Louise (James) Compton of Wytheville, Va.; one sister-in-law, Betty Barton of Bee; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

 

The family will receive friends after 2:00PM on Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Haysi Funeral Home, 106 Main Street, Haysi, Virginia. An evening service will be held at 7:00PM, with Elder Shawn Dotson officiating.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, May 13, 2005, at the Haysi Funeral Home, with the Rev. Giles Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Eivens Tiller Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haysi High School basketball.

Condolences can be sent to the family at Haysi Funeral Home, P.O. Box T, Haysi, Virginia 24256.
 

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
    Junius Franklin “Frank” Hazelgrove

age 80 of Mechanicsville, Virginia, who died Friday, May 6, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 58 years, Bobbie Trimmer Hazelgrove and is survived by his children, VFDA Past President Robert F. "Bud" Hazelgrove and his wife, Shim, Nancy H. Wicker and her husband, Buck, Harvey L. Hazelgrove, Sue H. Previs and her husband, Frank, all of Mechanicsville; 10 grandchildren, including Central District Past President Paul Hazelgrove and his wife, Erin, of Virginia Beach, and 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy H. Mantlo, a brother, Ben Hazelgrove and his wife, Ruby, all of Mechanicsville.  Many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Hazelgrove was a Brickmason for over 50 years. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 8, 2005 from 2:00-8:00PM in the Chapel of Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111. 

A celebration of his life will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the church sanctuary, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111.

Condolences may be sent to Bud Hazelgrove and his family at 7173 McClellan Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111.

Arrangements by the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     John William “Bill” Simmons

age 82 of Eagle Rock, Virginia, who died Sunday, April 24, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Selma W. and Lucy Diesher Simmons and brother, Frank Simmons. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Myrtie Simmons; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Diana Simmons of Gloucester, VA; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Sonny Tinsley of Midlothian, VA; grandchildren, Joanna Harris and Johnny Simmons; great-granddaughter, Lorelai Harris-Maynard; three step-granddaughters, Teresa Ranson, Michelle Schultz, and Danielle Napier and their families; sister, Ruth Wright of Clifton Forge; sister-in-law, Meno Simmons of Eagle Rock; niece, Ellen Morris; and nephews, David Simmons and Jeff Wright

He was a life long member of Eagle Rock Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher and Deacon. He was a veteran of WW II and advisor, mentor, and confidant to many and friend to all. Along with his father and brother, he served his community through Eagle Rock Garage and Eagle Rock Funeral Home. He was well known for his antique clock collection, and served as President of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, as well as the local Shenandoah Valley Chapter 32 of the Association.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 26 from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM at the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14777 Church Street.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in Eagle Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Ronk and Rev. Mark E. Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Eagle Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Eagle Rock Baptist Church, P O Box 219, or the Eagle Rock Rescue Squad, PO Box 234, Eagle Rock, VA 24085.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Eagle Rock Chapel, Botetourt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 115, Eagle Rock, VA 24085.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Col. Melvin E. “Ernie” Smith

age 87 of Mechanicsville, Virginia, who died Tuesday, April 5, 2005. 

Col. Smith is survived by his wife of 60 years, Justine Sebastian Smith; his daughters and sons-in-law, Linda K. and Richard M. Booker (President and co-owner of Morrissett Funeral Home), Netta Sue and Donald Melvin; grandchildren, Jennifer R. Bittner and her husband, Mark, Susan H. Nosse, Brian K. Roberts and his wife, Katherine and Deborah H. Vaught and her husband, Billy; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Megan Nosse, Brandon and Kristina Vaught, Maggie Roberts and Zachary Bittner.

Col. Smith retired from the Defense General Supply Center where he served as Chief of Finance and Accounting and served as Treasurer of the Avalon Recreation Association since 1957. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM on Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10).

Funeral services will be held 1:00PM on Saturday at First Baptist Church Chapel, Monument Avenue and Boulevard. Graveside services will be held 4:00PM on Saturday in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Burkeville, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 150, Richmond, VA  23294.  

Condolences for the family may be sent to Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., Richmond, VA  23234 or dick@morrissettfh.com.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Anne Booker Kincaid

age 57, of Chesterfield, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 31, 2005. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Moffett C. Booker. Surviving are her husband, William Watkins Kincaid; sons, William Benjamin Kincaid, Kennon Watkins and his wife Sarah Kincaid, Wren Perrin Kincaid; mother, Katherine P. “Kitty” Booker; brother, Richard M. Booker (President and co-owner of Morrissett Funeral Home).  Anne was very active in Virginia State politics and was currently employed as marketing director for International Christian Ministries of Alpha.  The family will receive friends 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Morrissett Funeral Home 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10).  Her Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday at Branch’s Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. (Condolences can be sent to the family c/o Morrissett Funeral Home 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. Richmond, VA 23234 , 804-275-7828 or dick@morrissettfh.com )

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     William Harlow Singleton

age 85 of Abingdon, Virginia, who died Sunday, March 20, 2005 in a Johnson City, Tennessee hospital following a long illness.

The son of the late Denton H. and Blanche Scyphers Singleton, he was a retired farmer and a retired bus driver for Washington County Public Schools.  He was a US Army Veteran of World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient.  He was a member of the Woodland Baptist Church of Abingdon, Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James B. Singleton and a great granddaughter, Emily Brielle Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorene Campbell Singleton; daughter, Dana Harlene Scott and husband David of Johnson City, TN; son, Jimmy H. Singleton, owner of Singleton Funeral Home, and wife Linda Hughes Singleton of Cedar Bluff; sister, Arzele Warren of Abingdon; three grandchildren, Rene and Danielle Jones of Abingdon, and Mark Singleton of Richlands; two great granddaughters, Laurann Brooke and Madison Blaire Singleton; and his nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Woodland Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 7:30PM at Woodland Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia with Pastor Bob McCormick officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum by the Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Color Guard.  Entombment will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

It was Mr. Singleton’s request that flowers be omitted.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Baptist Church, P.O. Box 618, Abingdon, Virginia 24212 or to the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital, in c/o Tazewell Russell Shrine Club, P.O. Box 201, Cedar Bluff, Virginia 24609.

Condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.SingletonFuneralService.com .

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Richard Handy Wood

age 95 of Richmond, formerly of Stuart, Virginia, who died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at the McGuire V.A. Hospital.  Mr. Wood is the brother of Laurence H. Wood from Floyd, Virginia.

Surviving are two brothers, Laurence H. Wood of Floyd, Rhea B. Wood and his wife, Mary Helen, of Sun Lake, Arizona; several nieces and nephews and a sister in law, and Bernice Fogg of Richmond. 

The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at Highland Springs Church of the Nazarene, 6003 Hawks Lane.  Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Condolences for the Wood Family may be sent to Laurence H. Wood, The Wood Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Floyde, Virginia 24091.

It is with sincere regret that we must belatedly advise you of the death of
                     Lester Corbin Robertson

age 86 of Bedford, Virginia, who died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at the Elks National Home in Bedford, Virginia.  Mr. Robertson was the father of Dale Robertson, a funeral service licensee at Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Mr. Robertson was born November 6, 1918 in Bedford County, a son of the late Lester Pleasant Robertson and Viola Petrea Hunter Robertson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Virginia Franklin Robertson.  He was a retired employee of Piedmont Label, a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II, having participated in the Normandy Invasion with the 29th Division.

He was a member of the Quaker Baptist Church, a lifetime member and past captain of the Bedford Lifesaving Crew, and was a member of the VFW Post # 2157 and the Lynchburg Elks Lodge # 321.  He was an avid amateur ham radio operator.

He is survived by two sons & daughters-in-law, Dean Lester & Liane Robertson, Dale Franklin & Gail Robertson, all of Bedford; three grandchildren, Brian Lester Robertson & wife, Triston of Roanoke, Virginia; Virginia Dawn Robertson of Beltsville, MD; Jonathan Dale Robertson of Bedford, Virginia; a great grandson, Mark Lester Robertson of Roanoke, Virginia; a half-brother, Richard Rowland of Sacramento, CA.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 from 6:00-8:00PM at Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford

A funeral will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at 11:00AM at the Updike Funeral Chapel in Bedford with the Rev. Dr. David Henderson officiating.  Interment with military honors by Post #16 to follow in the Quaker Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bedford Lafesaving Crew, P. O. Box 161, Bedford, VA 24523 or the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, P. O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523.

Condolences may be sent to Dale Robertson at 1103 Fairview Drive, Bedford, Virginia 24523.

It is with sincere regret that we must belatedly advise you of the death of
                     Gordon L. Watson

age 80 of West Monroe, LA and formerly of Vinton, Virginia, who died Monday, February 7, 2005.

Mr. Watson was a member of Vinton Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.  He was a member of the Vinton Masonic Lodge #204 and was a WWII veteran having served with the 101st Airbourne Division.  Mr. Watson was Owner-Operator of the Watson Funeral Home, now Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton Chapel and also Owner-Operator of Watson Funeral Supply.  He was Past President of the Virginia Funeral Sales & Supply Association, and was Past President and Life Member of the original Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew and Life Member of the Vinton First Aid Crew.  Mr. Watson was the founder of the Julian L. Wise Foundation.

Mr. Watson was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a daughter.  Mr. Watson is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nelda Carter; daughter, Cheryl Dearman and husband Marvin of West Monroe, LA; son-in-law, Perry Peak of Sharpsburg, GA; grandchildren, Aletha Thompson and husband Todd, Rodney Pagans and wife Karla, David Dearman, Tammy Roberts and husband Doug; five great-grandchildren; and two nieces and one nephew.

A funeral was held Wednesday, February 9, 2005 in Monroe, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Monroe Baptist Mission Fund, The American Heart Association or the charity of choice.

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Corporal Jonathan Williams Bowling

age 23 of Stuart, Virginia, was killed in the line of duty while serving in Iraq with the United States Marines on Wednesday, January 26, 2005.

Corporal Bowling was a member of Bouldin Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he was a past elder and had received an associate’s degree from Patrick Henry Community College in Administration of Justice.  He worked at Stuart Flooring, and later as a counselor at Hargrave Military Academy.  Corporal Bowling was called to active duty with the Marine Corps on June 28, 2004, assigned to Camp Pendleton, California and was deployed to Iraq on August 14, 2004.

Corporal Bowling’s grandfather and father worked for Moody Funeral Service in Stuart, Virginia.  Corporal Bowling also worked for Moody Funeral Service as a teenager.

Corporal Bowling is survived by his father and step-mother, Darrell Conner and Rita Goad Bowling of Stuart; his twin sisters, Ashley and Brooke Bowling of Stuart; two step-sisters, Raina Brim of Ararat and Amelia Feron of Williamsburg; his fiancé, Tonya McFarling of Ridgeway; a best friend, Clint Weidhaas of Stuart; his grandfather, T.J. Bowling of Stuart; his grandmothers, Beulah Pilson and Betsy Bowling of Stuart; and his step-grandmothers, Mary Elizabeth Lindh of Stuart and Olive Goad of Dugspur.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Henry Pilson.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Patrick County High School auditorium.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 10:00AM in the Patrick County High School auditorium with Rev. John Boyd and Rev. Harold Moffitt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bouldin Memorial Presbyterian Church, c/o Virginia Hopkins, 343 Central Academy Road, Stuart, Virginia 24171 or to Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Jane Layman, 105 Chevy Lane, Stuart, Virginia 24171.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Moody Funeral Service, Inc., P.O. Box 307, Stuart, Virginia 24171

It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
                     Charles M. Fravel

age 87 of Woodstock, Virginia, who died Sunday, January 16, 2005 at the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock.

Mr. Fravel was born March 11, 1917.  He was the son of the late Thomas H. and Nettie Cary Fravel.  He was a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science.  Mr. Fravel was a fifty year member of the Masonic Lodge, member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Bayse, Virginia, past and retired member of the Northern Virginia Funeral Director's Association, where he served in all of the offices, a Past VFDA Board Member and recipient of the Golden Licensee Award.  He was the manager of Robert J. Murphy Funeral Home from 1965 until his retirement in 1983 after which he and his wife Mabel returned to their beloved Shenandoah Valley.

Mr. Fravel is survived by his wife Mabel F. Fravel; sons Charles A. Fravel and R. Thomas Fravel; daughter Deborah Helsley; grandchildren Brittney and Ethan Palmer, Thomas H. Fravel; step-grandchildren Donald Blackwell, Rhanda and Rachel Helsley; step-great grandson Scott Blackwell.

Friends will be received at Robert J. Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd. on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 from 6:00-7:30PM, with Masonic Services at 7:00PM, and again at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Bayse on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 from 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00-8:00PM. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 1:00PM.  Interment to follow in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Orkney-Bayse Rescue Squad or to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Bayse, Virginia.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Robert J. Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22203.

It is with sincere regret that we must belatedly advise you of the death of
                Master Sgt. Eugene W. Walker, Sr.

age 74 of Freeport, Maine, formerly of Richmond, Virginia died Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Mr. Walker is the father of John F. Walker, manager of Reid Funeral Home of Ashland, Virginia.

Mr. Walker served his country in the Navy and is a veteran of the Korean War.  He also served in the Naval Reserve and retired as a master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his wife Mazie B. Young and his brother Rex E. Walker, Sr.  He is survived by two brothers, William F. and wife Mary of Corpus Christi, Texas and Robert H. Sr. and wife Carole of Richmond, Virginia; six children, Susan Fowlkes, Nancy Ouzounis, John F. and wife Tracy L Walker and James M. Walker, Sr., all of Richmond, Virginia, Eugene W. Jr. and wife Donna Walker of West Virginia and Ruth and husband Lew Porter of Freeport, Maine; six stepchildren including his beloved devoted stepdaughter, Nancy Picard; 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 9, 2005 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, Maine.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 10, 2005 at 4:00PM at the First Parish Church Congregational, UCC, 40 Main Street, Freeport, Maine with the Rev. John Ward-Diorio officiating.  Burial will be in the spring at Grove Cemetery, Holden, Mass. at the family’s convenience.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the General Fund, First Parish Church Congregation, UCC, 40 Main Street, Freeport, Maine 04032 or to the Christian Children’s Relief Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23294.

Condolences may be sent to John F. Walker at Reid Funeral Home, P.O. Box 930, Ashland, Virginia 23005.

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