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VFDA HOME OFFICE:
1011 East Main
Street, Ste 400
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-264-0505
Fax: 804-264-3260
(Click to email Richard Brockwell @ Southland)
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It is with sincere regret that we inform you of the death of Mrs. Myrtie Belle Terrell Gray,
102, widow of Harry A. Gray, who preceded her in
death in 1958, passed away on Thursday, December
28, 2006 in Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Center
in Salisbury, MD. She had resided in Parksley,
VA since 1993, and was formerly of Richmond, VA.
Sincerely, Susan Motley Executive Director VFDA
It is with sincere regret that we inform you of the death of Company Founder and Past President John Arthur Hinckley passed away on December 18, 2006. A native of Fauquier County, he was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Valiant Hinckley. He is survived by his children Stewart A. Hinckley, Heather A. Spiess, Holly V. Archard and Douglas V. Hinckley all of Richmond and John A. Hinckley, Jr. of Hartland, VT and eight grandchildren, D. Austin Hamilton, Anna V. Jones, Story, Isabelle, Elizabeth, Catherine, John and Eleanor Hinckley. He was a direct descendant of Presidents James Monroe, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt. A graduate of St. Paul's School (NH) and the University of Virginia, he completed studies at the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Commissioned in the U.S. Army, he served in Wurzburg, Germany and Fort Riley, Kansas with the First Infantry Division. He was a member of the Deep Run Hunt Club, serving on its Board, the Commonwealth Club and served as Chair of the Deep Run Hunt Races for seven years. He was also Senior Warden at Christ Church Episcopal. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal on Wednesday, December 27 at 1:00pm. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be sent to Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.
Monday, December 11, 2006 It is with sincere regret that we inform you of the death of Mildred Marie Johnson Collins of Riverside Highway, Bassett, Virginia, who died Monday, December 11, 2006, at Stanleytown Health Care Center in Bassett,
She was born in Franklin County, VA, and preceded in death by her husband, William Avery “Bill” Collins, Sr. who died on October 3, 1991. Mrs. Collins and her husband established Collins Funeral Home in 1944. She was a member of Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the Pocahontas Garden Club Auxiliary. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #11 of Bassett. She was a life member of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Martinsville Chapter.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William Avery “Bill” Collins, Jr. and his wife Susan of Dataw Island, South Carolina, and Samuel Thomas “Sam” Collins and his wife Janeise of Hampstead, North Carolina; one granddaughter, Shanna Cockram of Collinsville, VA, and two great-grandchildren, Carlee Cockram of Collinsville, VA and Avery Collins of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 11am at the Bassett Memorial United Methodists Church. Entombment will follow at the Collins Family Mausoleum at Mount Hermon Church, Bassett, Virginia.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service on Wednesday at the church and other times at her granddaughter’s home, Shanna Cockram, 792 Ferndale Drive, Collinsville, VA. Condolences may be sent to the family at that address.
Monday, December 11, 2006 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Joseph Jenkins, Jr., President of Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, former President of both the Richmond Funeral Directors Association and the Virginia Morticians Association. Mr. Jenkins was a former member of the Commonwealth’s Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers and a member of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association.
Services are as follows:
Visitation: Wednesday, December 13th, 6:30pm to 7:30 pm at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230, Phone 804-358-9177
Funeral Services: Thursday, December 14, 1pm at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home.
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Harry Earl Puckett age 82 of Stuart, and formerly of Martinsville, who died Friday, November 10, 2006.
Mr. Puckett was born in Patrick County, son of the late Henry R. and Kate Bruge Puckett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie H. Puckett; two brothers, Terry and Elbert Puckett. He graduated from Stuart High School, served in the US Army during World War II, and was retired from DuPont of Martinsville. His son, Richard Puckett is a licensed funeral director at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, NC.
Mr. Puckett is survived by two sons and daughter in-laws, Steven E. and Deborah Puckett of Stuart, and Richard W. and Donna B. Puckett of Mount Airy, NC; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Morris Puckett of Meadows of Dan; and three sisters, Mildred Shelton of Martinsville, Margaret Sowers and Juanita Mitchell both of Stuart.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30PM on Monday, November 13, 2006 at Stone Memorial Christian Church in Collinsville, and from 6:00-8:00PM on Tuesday at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart, Virginia.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with the Rev. J.D. Harmon, Rev. Jack Foley and Minister Lawrence Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Puckett Family Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Patrick County / Caring Hands Adult Daycare Center, 835 Woodland Drive, Suite 101, Stuart, Virginia 24171.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
November 2, 2006 It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Frank Benton Williams
age 84 of Ringgold, who died Thursday, November 2, 2006 at Danville Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. Mr. Williams was the father of Jimmie Williams, past board member of VFDA and co-owner of Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home, and grandfather of Justin Williams, funeral service licensee of Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams, born in the Mountain Hill community, was the son of the late James Bouisseau Williams and the late Lillie Poindexter Williams. He had retired from Dan River Inc. where he worked as an electrician with 16 years of service. After his retirement, he was co-owner of the former Williams Grocery in the Mountain Hill community until 1990. He was well known for his Lawn Mower and Small Engine Repair Shop and his love for working in his garden. Mr. Williams attended Glen Hill Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by four sisters, Willie W. Royster, Jessie W. Chamberlain, Daran W. Wiles and Empress W. Wade; and two brothers, Hunter Williams and Nelson Williams.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Ercelle Boyles Williams; his two sons, Jimmie and wife Judy Williams, and Barrie Williams all of Ringgold; one daughter, Sherrie W. Page and husband Michael of Orange; four grandchildren, J.B. Williams and wife Katie, Justin Williams and fiancée’ Chantal Dalton, Kinsey R. Page and Ethan M. Page; two sisters, Eunice W. Robertson and Francis W. Dalton and husband Ray, both of Ringgold; three nieces; one nephew; and two great granddaughters.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30PM on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel. At other times the family will be at 2474 Mountain Hill Road.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at Glen Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Stephen Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery in Mountain Hill.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Ringgold Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 10, Ringgold, Virginia 24586 or to the Glen Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1126 Mountain Hill
Road, Ringgold, Virginia 24586. Condolences may be sent Jimmie Williams and Justin Williams at c/o Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home703 North Main Street, Danville, Virginia 23350. Online guest book at www.registerbee.com. , October 27, 2006 It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Ann Davidson Lucado age 78 of Lynchburg, formerly of Appomattox, Virginia who died Friday, October 27, 2006 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mrs. Lucado was the daughter of the late Artie Lewis Davidson and Lelia May Williams Davidson. She was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church, and she retired with over thirty years of service from Appomattox Garment Company.
She is survived by her husband, H. Branford Lucado; two sons, H. Michael Lucado, Sr. (a funeral service licensee with Finch and Finch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Altavista) and his wife Susie of Altavista and James A. (Dink) Lucado and his wife Darlene of Lynchburg; one sister, Retta Davidson Noel of Danville; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, L. Crawford Davidson and two sisters, Emma D. Weist and Lillian D. Parker.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2006, at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Carlton Duck and the Reverend Thomas Barker officiating. The family will receive friends at the Red Oak Baptist Church fellowship hall following the service and other times at the residence.
Memorials contributions can be made to the Appomattox Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 57, Appomattox, VA 24522 or the Concord Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 48, Concord, VA 24538 To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com.
Tuesday,
October 10, 2006
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Joanna Habernigg Myers age 83 of Pembroke, who died Tuesday October 10, 2006 at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg.
Born in Giles County, Mrs. Myers was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Hattie Rowe Habernigg. She was retired from Celanese Fibers Corporation in Narrows, Virginia.
Mrs. Myers is survived by her daughters, Brenda M. Meadows and husband Ronald of Narrows and Ella Mae Vaught and husband Paul of Newport; her son, Ernest L. Myers and wife Bonnie of Vienna; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Her son, Ernest L. Myers is a funeral service licensee at Pierce-Price Funeral Home in Manassas and a former member of the State Board.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 13, 2006 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 12:00 noon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pembroke, with burial following at Boyd’s Chapel Cemetery in Pembroke.
Condolences may be sent to Ernest Myers, 9920 Courthouse Woods Court, Vienna, Virginia 22181. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com.
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Lewis I. Nicholson, Jr. age 42 of Newport News, who died Saturday, September 30, 2006.
Mr. Nicholson was the founder and co-owner of Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home. Born February 11, 1964, he was the first born son to Lewis, Sr. and Nancy Lee Fox Nicholson in Manhattan. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Tyler College with a degree in Mortuary Science and obtained his license as a funeral director. He was a member and 2nd Vice President of the Tidewater Funeral Directors Association and the secretary for the Central District Funeral Directors Association. He was also a member of the Virginia Mortician's Association where he was one of the directors for the Gospel Ensemble who performed at the Association Convention in June 2006.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Nicholson and father, Lewis I. Nicholson, Sr.; his sister, Tamara Nicholson Ferebee and her husband, Ryan, Sr. of Chester; his nephews, Ryan, Jr. and Noah; one who was like his brother, Reginald "Reggie" Fox (Antonia) of Yorktown; special aunts and uncles, Rita and Walter Banks, Carrie and Otis Blair, Bill and Dorothy Evans, Henry Fox, all of Newport News, Charles and Daisy Fox of Queens, N.Y., Robert and Marion Fox of Hampton, Bermadine Fox of Hampton, and Joseph Nicholson of Newport News; his very dear great-aunts and uncles, Doretha Nicholson, Obediah and Gladys Nicholson, all of Newport News; three wonderful and close cousins, Antonio Martin (Jenny), Julie Banks Holifield (Eric), Kristie Banks McCray; and Russell Swann, who he called "big brother"; one who was like his son, Kenny Hargroves, and numerous other cousins, extended family and friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Mary Immaculate Hospital for their care and support.
Lewis Nicholson, Jr. will lie in state at the Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from 3:00-8:00pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the Cornerstone Assembly of God, 55 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, Virginia. The family has entrusted services to R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton, Virginia.
A Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established in honor of Lewis I. Nicholson, Jr. at Christopher Newport University. Checks may be made payable to: Christopher Newport University Educational Foundation (CNUEF).
Friday,
September 29, 2006
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of James Blair Howell, Sr. age 69, who died Friday, September 29, 2006 at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, Virginia.
Mr. Howell, born in Patrick County, was the son of the late Harry P. Howell, Sr. and Grace Rorrer Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Melissa Jo Howell; four brothers, Herman “Wimpy” Howell, H.P. Howell, Jr., Garland Howell and Wade Howell; and five sisters, Mildred Howell, Maxine Ferguson, Madeline Smith, Mary Howell and Marie Howell.
Mr. Howell worked for Mays Funeral Home for seven years, and later retired from Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with over 44 years of service. He was a member of Stuart Volunteer Fire Department and Stuart Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Rogers Howell; one son, James Blair, Jr. and wife Cindy Howell of King, NC; one daughter in-law Joanna H. and Kevin Hutchins of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Joshua Bret Pegram, Jordan Christopher Pegram, Elisabeth Grace Hutchins, Rachel Danielle Hutchins, Elijah Parker Hutchins and Hope Abigail Hutchins; four brothers, Clanton Howell of Stuart, Gordon Howell of Vesta, Ralph Howell of Mount Airy, NC and Leon Howell of Stuart; and two sisters, Mabel Fulcher of Roanoke and Margaret Hopkins of Stuart.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:00PM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Fred Gilley, Rev. Buford Jessup and Rev. Bennett Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Stuart Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
Friday,
September 8, 2006
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of
W. Clyde Johnson age 86 of Orange who died on Friday, September 8, 2006 in Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr. Johnson owned and operated Johnson Funeral Home in Locust Grove. He was a past president of the Virginia Funeral Director's Association. The funeral home was established in 1920 by his parents, the late J. Wister and Helen Spotswood Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Blackwell Johnson; and a sister, Linda Elizabeth Johnson.
He is survived by his daughters; Cynthia Jill Johnson and James P. Mattix of Vienna and Jacquelyn Marie Johnson of Arlington; his wife, Judy Paytes Johnson; a son, Ernie Jarvis Johnson and wife Tracy; two grandchildren, William Grayson and Margaret Olivia Johnson; and his mother in-law, Margaret C. Paytes of Fredericksburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. John Gordon, the Rev. Wilson Corr, the Rev. Amos Healy and the Rev. Frank D. Lewis, Sr. officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the honor of his beloved dogs, Daffy and Bootsie, to the Orange County Animal Shelter, 11362 Porter Road, Orange, Virginia 22960.
Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Johnson Funeral Home, 31440 Constitution Highway, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508.
Thursday,
September 7, 2006
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Homer Dodge Thacker age 103 of Scottsville, died Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Hospice House in Charlottesville.
Mr. Thacker and his brother Raymon Thacker were co-owners of Thacker Brothers Funeral Home for 66 years and at his death, Homer was still a licensed funeral director. He was a founder and long-time member of the Scottsville Rescue Squad and the Scottsville Community Band. He was the oldest member of the Scottsville United Methodist Church.
He was born March 36, 1903 to the late Arthur Lewis Thacker and Eddie Belle Cary Thacker. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Thacker Kershaw and a nephew, Arthur R. Thacker, Jr.
Mr. Thacker is survived by his wife, Beatrice Davis Thacker; a daughter, Linda Ann Marshall and her husband Jimmy; a brother, A. Raymon Thacker and his wife Arbutus, all of Scottsville; two grandsons, James T. “Sonny” Marshall and wife Jennifer of Charlottesville and Kevin Glen Marshall and his companion Ginger Yancey of Scottsville; two great-grandchildren, Keiara Louise Marshall and Brandon T. Yancey, both of Scottsville; three nephews, Cary “Sonny” Thacker, Wallace “Buddy” Hudson and Matthew Thacker; one niece, Virginia Lee Bishop; and numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30PM on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville, and all will proceed to Scottsville Cemetery for a graveside service at 2:00PM. The Rev. James C. Jetton will officiate.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice
of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite #2,
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.
Condolences
may be sent to his wife, Bea Thacker, P.O. Box 171,
Scottsville, Virginia 24590.
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Marion R. Etheridge of Richmond, who died Wednesday, August 23, 2006.
Mr. Etheridge was a WWII veteran and was a retired location manager for Woody Funeral Home – Parham Chapel in Richmond, Virginia.
Mr. Etheridge was married to the late Audrey B. Etheridge. He is survived by sons; Gerald L. Etheridge and Willie and Tommy Grant; his sister, Lenora Hall; four granddaughters, Yvonne, Tonya, Cheryl and Joy; two grandsons, Tommy Jr. and Scott; and eight great-grand-children.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 2:00PM at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23226, or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel.
Tuesday,
August 22, 2006
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death of Betty Lou Cadd Brizendine of Vinton, who died Tuesday, August 22, 2006.
After 31 years of service with the Roanoke City Health Department, she worked for Oakey’s Vinton Chapel for 11 years.
Mrs. Brizendine was preceded in death by her husband, Ray A. Brizendine; her parents, Charlie W. and Annie Donavant Cadd; and a sister, Burnell Cadd Logan. She is survived by her son, Kevin Brizendine and his fiancée, Ashley Patterson of Spartanburg, SC; a brother, Harold Cadd of Lubbock, TX; three sisters, Doris Selkirk of Roanoke, Carolyn Woodbridge and husband, Jody of Carrolton, TX, and Peggy Daniels and husband, Danny of Wanchese, NC; two sisters-in-law, Martha Nowlan of Salem, Barbara Brizendine of Roanoke; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-9:00PM on Thursday, August 23, 2006 at Oakey’s North Chapel.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00AM on Friday, August 25, 2006 at Life Church; 7422 Deer Branch Road with Pastor Olander M. English officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, 929 Murray Avenue, SE, Roanoke, Virginia 24013.
Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Oakey’s North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24019.
Monday,
August 14, 2006
It
is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death
of age 64 of Fredericksburg died Monday, August 14, 2006 at Mary Washington Hospital.
Mr. Miller was a licensed funeral director working most of his career in Richmond. Al started Al Miller Pest Control. He was affectionately known as "The Bug Man".
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy Miller; three sisters, Margaret Weston, Nancy Bryd and Etta Blonsick, all of Florida; a brother, Willie Miller of Mechanicsville and he will be fondly remembered by 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and James Miller and two sisters, Ivah Teasdale and Janet Little.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 18, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels-Cremation Service, corner of Courthouse Road and Southpoint Parkway.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 12:00 pm at Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Pendleton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852, the American Diabetes Foundation, Rappahannock Chapter, P.O. Box 1385, Fredericksburg, VA 22402 or to the Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue, Car Seat Program, P.O. Box 818, Spotsylvania, VA 22553.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.foundandsons.com.
Tuesday,
August 8, 2006
It
is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the death
of age 87 of Virginia Beach formerly of Roanoke, who died Tuesday, August 8, 2006.
Mr. Arrington retired as Vice President and Secretary with 50 years of service from Oakey’s Funeral Service. He was a member of Lynnhaven United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach and a former member of Grandin Court Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the Virginia Heights Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Bodies, a member of the UCT and a former member of the Roanoke Civitan Club.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth A. Robins. Mr. Arrington is survived by his wife, Frances C. Arrington; a daughter and son in-law, Kathryn A. and David E. Zurek of Virginia Beach; granddaughters and grandson in-laws, Amy Z. and William T. Carter, and Beth Robins; grandson, Stephen E. Zurek.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Greenwood Cemetery in Bedford, Virginia with Rev. Robert M. Hamner officiating. Arrangements by Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel.
Condolences
may be sent to the family c/o Oakey’s Funeral Service, P.O.
Box 1579, Roanoke, Virginia 24007.
Friday,
August 4, 2006
It is with sincere regret that we inform you of the death of David D. Obenshain.
David D. "Red" Obenshain 88, of Troutville, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2006. Born May 9, 1918, in Botetourt County, he was a son of the late Kyle and Lillian Obenshain. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Mae Rader Obenshain, on January 17, 2006.
He was a member of Troutville Church of the Brethren for over sixty-five years. A retired yard conductor for the N&W Railway, he later worked at Oakey's North Chapel for over twenty-five years.
Mr. Obenshain was a member of Botetourt Camp of the Gideons International and a charter member of the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis L. Obenshain, Sr. and Rita Obenshain; grandson, Dennis L. Obenshain, Jr. and his wife, Kimberly Obenshain all of Brooksville, Fla.; granddaughter, Denise O. Bottoms and her husband, Guy Bottoms of Jacksonville, Fla.; great grandchildren, David Bottoms of Jacksonville and Savannah and Patrick Obenshain both of Brooksville; five step great grandchildren of Jacksonville and Brooksville; brother and sister-in-law, John and Bunny Obenshain of Troutville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Zeke Scaggs of Christiansburg, Ann Obenshain and Jane and Johnny Morris all of Troutville; brother-in-law, John V. Rader of Troutville; sisters-in-law, Agnes R. Kinzie and Lucille Rader both of Troutville; a number of nieces and nephews; and many dear friends, especially, Don and Jeannie Aleshire. Memorials may be made to Troutville Church of the Brethren, Gideons International or the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at Troutville Church of the Brethren, 5133 Lee Highway, Troutville. Pastor Chris C. Foster, the Rev. J. Weldon Myers, Dr. Robert L. Alderman and the Rev. Stafford Frederick will officiate. Interment will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Botetourt County. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 P.M. on Sunday and from 4 to 6 P.M. on both Monday and Tuesday at Oakey's North Chapel, 362-1237.
Condolences may be sent to Dennis L. Obenshain, Sr. to 9178 Lee Highway, Fincastle, Virginia, 24090.
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