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ABELL, Armond
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Armond Miller Abell, 74, died April 20, 1967 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1893. Survivors include three sons, Beverly R. Abell, Walter "Dick" Abell, and William H. Abell; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Benson, Mrs. Margie Bailey and Mrs. Louise Greer; and a brother, Jacob Abell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Zimmerman Abell. Interment was at Evergreen Burial Park with arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home.

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ALLEN, Glen W.
PEARISBURG, VIRGINIA: Glen Winfred Allen, 80, died January 28, 2005. He was born November 15, 1924 to the late Mode Lee and Ida Hines Allen. He was a retired engineer for the Town of Pearisburg, and formerly worked at C&P Telephone Company and the Celanese Plant. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and attended the First United Methodist Church of Pearisburg. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Johnston Allen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Glenn and Jack McCall of Pembroke, and Joyce and Larry Marion of Pearisburg; his grandchildren; and a special friend, Eric Shannon of Newport. He was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Lou Allen; two brothers, Delmer L. Allen and Emmette W. Allen; and his parents. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Pearisburg. Interment was at Birchlawn Burial Park by Givens Funeral Home.

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ANDREE, Marlyn
CALLAO, VIRGINIA: Marlyn Malone Andree, 77, died December 23, 2009. She was a retired secretary for the USDA. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Andree Abernathy of Bowie, MD; a son, Mark Andree of Bowie, MD; two sisters, Clare Massie and Alyce Malone; 4 grandchildren; and a niece. Services were held at at Yeocomico Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Welch Funeral Home.

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ANSELL, Lacy, Jr.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Lacy Carroll Ansell, Jr., 63, died September 27, 1992 at a Chesapeake hospital. He was born November 11, 1928 in South Norfolk. He was a self-employed stone mason, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, and the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Ansell; two daughters, Shelia Dandridge of Garner, and Theresa L. Ansell of Wilmington; his stepmother, Evelyn N. Ansell; a brother, Herbert L. Ansell of Chesapeake; a step-sister, Nonie L. Roberson of Virginia Beach; and a grandchild. Services were held at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church. Burial was at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery in Perry, GA with arrangements by Watson-Hunt Funeral Home.

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ASHMAN, Katharine
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Katharine Wool Ashman, 76, died June 14, 2009. She was born March 9, 1933. She attended Holton Arms Junior College in Washington DC, and was the secretary and treasurer of Ashman Manufacturing and Distributing Company for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church, and a 50-year member of the Princess Anne County Chapter of the DAR. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Natalie Dawson Ashman; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norton Julian Ashman; and a son, Christopher Craig Ashman. Services were held at First Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church Cemetery under the direction of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments.

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AUTEN, Bertha
HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA: Bertha Gay Auten, 84, died March 28, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Creed and Lydia Compton. She is survived by a sister, Susie Mitchell; a stepsister, Agness Hess Jessee of Lebanon; a niece; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Raymond Kennedy and Rev. William Thomas Auten; a sister, Ethel Hess; three brothers, Norman Compton, Henry Compton, and Carl Compton; and a nephew, Edward Mitchell. Services were held at South Hopewell Church of God. Interment was at Southlawn Memorial Park under the direction of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home.

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AVERY, Evelyn
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Evelyn S. Avery, 91, died December 15, 2008. She was born October 7, 1917 to the late Nettie and Ashley Shambry. She retired from Sears Roebuck after 35 years of service. She attended First Baptist Church, Lambert's Point, where she served with the Senior Choir and the Missionary Ministry. She was a member of the Sears Retirement Association and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Malcolm L. Avery, Jr. and Ashley D. Avery, Sr. (Carolyn); four daughters, Audrey Y. Cromwell, Evelyn A. Owens, Millicent A. Sawyer (Frederick), and Elnora A. Boyd (Robert, Sr.); a sister, Elaine Jowers; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Lambert's Point. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery by Metropolitan Funeral Service.

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AYLESTOCK, Clara
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA: Clara Doone Thompson Aylestock, 78, died November 4, 2008. She was born June 1, 1930 in Staunton, VA to Hall Thompson, Sr. and Ora May McKay Thompson. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold Joe Aylestock; two sons, Douglas (Lois) Aylestock of Berryville, and Dan Aylestock of Springfield; a daughter, Diana Aylestock of Front Royal; three sisters, Thelma Parker of Springfield, Arlene Conaway of Martinsburg, and Shirley Wise of Ohio; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Hall Thompson, Jr. Services were held at Sago Baptist Church in Buckhannon, WV. Interment was at Heavner's Grove Cemetery in Buckhannon, WV under the direction of Enders and Shirley Funeral Home.

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BAILEY, Dorisene
GALAX, VIRGINIA: Dorisene Bailey, 65, died January 17, 2007 at her home. She was born December 25, 1941 in West Virginia to the late Walter and Mary Brown Bailey. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Bailey of Galax, and Ray and Patricia Bailey of Kanansville, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Larry Carpenter of Galax; two brothers, Clayton Bailey and Lewis Bailey; two sisters, Juanita Martin and Marie Spruill; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

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BARNETT, Orban
GATE CITY, VIRGINIA: Orban Barnett, 77, died January 9, 1974 at Holston Valley Community Hospital. He was a retired coal miner, and had also worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Scott County, VA, and attended the First Nazarene Church of Kingsport. Survivors include his wife, Bessie S. Barnett; three sons, Charles W. Barnett and William R. Barnett, both of Kingsport, and Paul J. Barnett of Sacramento, CA; four daughters, Ethel (Ivan) Taylor of Gate City, Rosa Lee Castle of Kingsport, Thelma (David) Birmingham of Bowling Green, KY, and Mildred (Edward) Collingsworth of Dayton, OH; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Warren Funeral Home.

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BARNEY, Helen
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Helen A. Barney, died October 2, 2010 in Virginia Beach. She was born February 12, 1920 in Richmond to David and Fannie Ronick Barney. She was a lifelong resident of Petersburg prior to moving to Virginia Beach with her late sister, Mae. She was a retired civil servant for the U.S. Army at Fort Lee, VA. She is survived by a brother, Daniel of New York City; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Jack Barney of Virginia Beach; her nieces and nephews; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Mae, Jack, Lillie, Phillip, Blanche, Dorothy, and Sidney; and a half-sister and half-brother, Esther and Moses. Interment was at Brith Achim Cemetery in Petersburg under the direction of J.T. Morriss Funeral Home.

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BAYLOR, Samuel
MONTROSS, VIRGINIA: Samuel Baylor, 82, died December 8, 1970. He was a retired farmer. He was survived by his wife, Lula Baylor; two daughters, Mrs. Effie Johnson of Montross, and Mrs. Thelma Streets of Colonial Beach; six sons, Samuel, Jr., Daniel, and Calvin Baylor, all of Montross, and Lloyd, Raymond, and Carroll Baylor, all of Washington; and a brother, William Baylor of Montross. Services were held at Grant Hill Baptist Church. Burial was at Grant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with arrangements by Lee Funeral Home.

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BELCHER, Helen
DUBLIN, VIRGINIA: Helen Roope Belcher, 76, died November 12, 2009. She was born April 1, 1933 in Dublin to Roy and Cecilia Harmon Roope. She was a dietetic technician at Highland Manor Nursing Home for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Mack Belcher; a son, John (Connie) East of Dublin; a sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Roope Eadie (Kelly) of Chapin, SC; two brothers, Steve (Betty) Roope and Randall (Sue) Roope, all of Dublin; a sister-in-law, Alice Roope of Dublin; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Sue East Shouse; a brother, Roy H. Roope; and her parents. Burial was at the Old Dublin Cemetery under the direction of Bower Funeral Chapel.

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BIGGS, Lula
DRYDEN, VIRGINIA: Lula Biggs, 61, died February 11, 1963 in Detroit, MI. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Helen Ely; two sons, Paul Wade and Herbert Wade; and 6 grandchildren. Burial was at Gilbert Cemetery with arrangements by Sturgill Funeral Home.

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BLACK, Lola
GALAX, VIRGINIA: Lola Frances Shumate Black, 35, died May 13, 1967. Survivors include her husband, Glees Black; two sons, Wayne Terry and Danny Black; her parents, Oscar and Annie Shumate; three brothers, Glenn Shumate, Sam Shumate and Harold Shumate; and three sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Kenny, Mrs. Elizbeth Lester, and Mrs. Wanda Byrd. Services were held at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. Interment was at Old Quaker Cemetery.

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BOONE, Dorothy
MARION, VIRGINIA: Dorothy Carrico Boone, 75, died April 13, 2006. She was born May 30, 1930 to the late William Glenn and Beulah Jones Carrico. She attended East End Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Walter Boone; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Don Cress of Marion; two stepchildren, James P. and Phyllis Boone of Winston-Salem, NC, and Patricia Ann and James Smith of Centerville; a sister, Irene Carrico Farrington of Staunton; a brother and sister-in-law, William "Bill" and Nancy Carrico of Marion; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 3 step great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Roselawn Cemetery with arrangements by Bradley's Funeral Home.

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BOURNE, Ethel
BLUEFIELD, VIRGINIA: Ethel Elizabeth Bourne, 64, died February 28, 1970. She was born in Tazewell County to William and Martha Brooks Proffit. Survivors include her husband, James A. Bourne; a son, Sherman Bourne of Bluefield; three brothers, Olion Proffit, John Proffit and Walter Proffit, all of Bluefield; a sister, Mrs. Allie Lawson of Bluefield; and 2 grandchildren. Burial was at Maple Hill Cemetery under the direction of Graham Funeral Home.

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BOXLEY, Virginia
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Virginia Alger Boxley, 83, died September 18, 1985 in Roanoke. She was born August 28, 1902. She formerly lived in Ohio. Survivors include two sons, Frank A. Boxley and Abney S. Boxley, Jr., both of Roanoke; a sister, Dolly Parks of Virginia Beach; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abney S. Boxley, Sr. Interment was at Evergreen Burial Park.

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BOYD, Robert J.
CLARKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Robert J. Boyd, 75, died December 15, 1949 at his residence. He was the son of John W. and Amelia Ann Huff Boyd. He was a former blacksmith in Kabletown, WV and a farmer. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Hugh Tharpe, Mrs. C.B. Catlett, and Mrs. Clyde Litten; two sons, Calvin S. Boyd and Palmer Boyd; three brothers, Lee Boyd, John Boyd and Charles Boyd; two sisters, Mrs. William Marcus and Mrs. William Lichliter; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Lee Boyd. Funeral services were held at the family home. Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville, WV.

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BRADBY, Clara
CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA: Clara R. Bradby died September 26, 1973 at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Etta Crewe; two sons, Jesse J. Bradby and Althus F. Bradby; two brothers, Althus J. Johnson and James H. Johnson; and 7 grandchildren, all of Charles City. Services were held at Gilfield Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Charity Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Betty
MIDDLESEX, VIRGINIA: Betty Davis Brown, 98, died May 28, 2005. She was born April 2, 1907 in London, England. She was a public school teacher in Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Brown; and a sister, Mashie Epstein. Interment was at Hebrew Cemetery under the direction of Peninsula Funeral Home.

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BRYANT, Vernie
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA: Vernie Hudson Bryant, 98, died May 29, 2006. She was born September 1, 1907 to Joseph H. Hudson and Ollie M. Tinsley Hudson. She was a former schoolteacher and a self-employed seamstress. She was a lifetime member of College Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include two nieces, Betty H. Lee of Appomattox, and Rita C. Lewis of Orlando, FL; a nephew, Earl Shepherd, of Lynchburg; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Altha D. Bryant; two sisters, Kathleen Shepherd and Virginia Campbell; a brother, Harry Hudson; her parents; a nephew, H.B. Hudson, Jr.; and a niece, Jean Montgomery. Interment was at Presbyterian Cemetery with arrangements by Whitten Funeral Home.

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BULLION, Pearl
PULASKI, VIRGINIA: Pearl Gravely Bullion died March 27, 2007. She was born June 28, 1924 to the late Hester Worrell Gravely and Thomas Sanders Gravely. She is survived by two sons, Paul Allan Bullion, Sr. (Barbara) of Christiansburg, and Warren Gleaves Bullion, Jr. of Pulaski; three brothers, Donald Edward Gravely, James Gravely, and Jackie Andrew Gravely, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Hazel Johnston of Ypsilanti, MI, and Nellie Goad of Havre de Grace, MD; 2 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Gleaves Bullion, Sr.; a daughter, Linda Ann Moody; her parents; and a brother, Amos O'Dell Gravely. Arrangements were handled by Seagle Funeral Home.

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CANADAY, Gloria
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: Gloria J. Canaday, 62, died September 30, 2003. She was born November 26, 1940. She is survived by her husband, Donald Canaday; two sons, David Canaday and Daniel Canaday; two daughters, Teresa Paytes and Donna Canaday; two sisters, Brenda Cline and Phyllis Flohr; and 3 grandchildren. Burial was at Laurel Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Laurel Hill Funeral Home.

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CANTER, Charlotte
BRISTOL, VIRGINIA: Charlotte Ann Canter was born and died June 27, 1976. She was the daughter of William Joe Canter and Lola Mary Lester Canter. Interment was at East Hill Cemetery under the direction of Blevins Funeral Home.

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CARIOSCIA, Mary
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Mary Louise Pelham Carioscia died January 28, 1986. She was born December 31, 1937 in Charleston to James and Thelma L. Pelham. She was a Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Frank Carioscia; a daughter, Jean Marie Carioscia of Alexandria; and two sisters, Betty Mellis and Thelma Sharp. Interment was at Quantico National Cemetery under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home. Note: One record lists the day of death as January 29.

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CARTER, Bonnie
AXTON, VIRGINIA: Bonnie Williams Carter, 56, died June 28, 2009 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, VA to Charles Williams, Sr. and Mabel Carter Williams. She was an adult day care worker. She was a member of Bethel United Way of the Cross Church, where she was a choir director, and served on the education, custodial, kitchen and other committees. Survivors include a son, Timothy E. Carter of Axton; four brothers, David Williams of Cascade, Charles Williams, Jr. of Danville, and Udell Williams and Matthew Williams, both of Axton; four sisters, Joyce Martin of Axton, Dottie Hairston of Cascade, and Judy Wilson and Tiny Fulton, both of Martinsville; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ronald Carter, Sr. Services were held at the Galilean House of Worship. Entombment was at Roselawn Burial Park by Hines Funeral Services.

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CARTER, Florence
STAFFORD, VIRGINIA: Florence Amelia Carter, 91, died May 21, 1973 at the Fredericksburg Nursing Home. Survivors include four sons, Walter Carter of Stafford, Woodrow Carter of King George, and Paul Carter and John Carter, both of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Juanita Newton and Mary Morgan, both of Stafford; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wheeler and Thompson Funeral Home.

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CARTER, Mamie
WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA: Mamie Carter, 81, died September 1, 1969. Survivors include a cousin, Mrs. Fannie Dandridge of Fredericksburg. Burial was at Shiloh Cemetery in Fredericksburg under the direction of Brown's Funeral Home.

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CARVER, Louise
KESWICK, VIRGINIA: Louise Toms Carver, 90, died February 21, 2008. She was born March 11, 1917 to the late Charles Wesley Toms and Carrie Lee Baber Toms. She was a fruit production packer, and attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Covesville. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn C. Garrison (Keith) of Keswick; three sisters-in-law, Lula Toms of Charlottesville, Mary Hensley of North Garden, and Nona Carver of Covesville; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Rock Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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CHAMBERLAIN, Edmonia
STEVENSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Edmonia G. Chamberlain, 79, died January 13, 2009 in Richmond. She was the daughter of Julius and Lizzie Robinson. She worked as a beautician, a cook, and a health care professional. She formerly worked in private service in New York. She was a longtime caregiver for both her mother and her mother-in-law. She was a member of Union Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by three sisters, Eleanor, Emma, and Pauline (Reginald); three brothers, Joe (Thelma), Nathan (Carolyn), and Robert (Elizabeth); her nieces and nephews; her cousins; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Chamberlain; her parents; and two brothers, Sammy and Rogers Robinson. Services were held at Union Hope Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Washington Funeral Home.

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CHESSON, Villa
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA: Villa Lee Chesson died February 8, 2009. She was born December 15, 1924 in Garysburg, NC. Survivors include three sons, Anthony Chesson, Kevin Chesson, and Dean Chesson; a daughter, Pamela Chesson (Kemp Jones); 16 grandchildren; 21 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. Chesson; and a son, Thomas Chesson. Services were held at Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Hampton Veterans Cemetery by Fitchett Funeral Home.

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CHILDS, Boyd
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Boyd Childs, 75, died May 4, 1955 at Garfield Hospital in Washington, DC. He was a former resident of Caroline County, VA. Survivors include his wife, Marie Childs; a son, Eugene W. Childs; four brothers, George Childs, Ben H. Childs, Gouldman Childs and Thomas Childs; a sister, Elsie Norman; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Massaponax. Burial was at Mount Lawn Cemetery.

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CHRISTENSEN, J.C.
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA: Jens Carl Christensen, 87, died September 28, 1973 at Williamsburg Community Hospital. He was born in Denmark. He was a retired dairyman and game warden, and had lived in James City County in the Norge community since 1910. He was a member of the church council of Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and was a former secretary of the Peninsula Dairymen's Association. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Effie C. Peterson and Mrs. Virginia C. Chandler of Williamsburg, and Mrs. Mildred C. Link of Hampton; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial was at Bethany Cemetery in Norge with arrangements by Garrison Funeral Home.

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CHRISTHILF, Doris
POQUOSON, VIRGINIA: Doris Overholt Christhilf, 79, died June 26, 2007. She was born November 25, 1927 to Guy W. and Alice L. Overholt. She was a native of Kent, OH, and had lived in Poquoson for 17 years. She was a member of Messick Baptist Church, and a former member of the Joyful Hearts Choir. Survivors include a son, David Christhilf (Corinne); two daughters, Janet O'Flynn (Donnell), and Linda McDonald; and 7 grandchildren. She was the former wife of Franklin D. Christhilf. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at Messick Baptist Church. Interment was at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent, OH with arrangements by Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.

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CLAYTOR, James E.
FLOYD, VIRGINIA: James Edward Claytor, 69, died April 11, 2006. He is survived by a brother, Lewis T. Harris of Roanoke; two sisters, Alverta C. Steptoe of Roanoke and Diana H. Stewart of Vinton; a half-sister, Doris Claytor of St. Albans, WV; three half-brothers and their spouses, Lawrence and Carolyn Claytor of Nitro, WV, Howard and Marie Claytor of Institute, WV, and Leonard and Pinkey Claytor of St. Albans, WV; his cousins; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard W. Claytor and Oakley King Harris. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Mullins Funeral Home.

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CLEMONS, Mary
WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA: Mary Bralley Clemons died June 10, 2008. She was the daughter of Mitchell C. and Nannie Porter Bralley. She was a member of Word of Life Ministries. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including a niece and caregiver, Vickie L. Archer of Max Meadows; a great-nephew and caregiver, Brian Archer of Max Meadows; a brother-in-law, James "Jim" Freeman of Max Meadows; two sisters-in-law, Alma Porter of Wytheville and Jewell Alley of Hudson, FL; and her cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Preston Clemons; three sisters, Pauline Freeman, Katie Blair, and Erma Bralley; a brother, Orville Bralley; a foster brother, Sam Terry; and her parents. Interment was at West End Cemetery under the direction of Barnett Funeral Home.

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COLEMAN, Harvey J.
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA: Harvey Julius Coleman, 57, died July 12, 2007. He was born October 3, 1949 to the late John and Martha Coleman. Harvey worked at Hanson Products with 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Estella L. Coleman; four children, Rodney Cummings of Petersburg, Raymonde Manson of Richmond, and Kathy Rozier and Myron Cummings, both of Cleveland, OH; two brothers, James Coleman (Melody) of Dinwiddie, and Charles Coleman of Petersburg; six sisters, Shirley Coleman, Alfreda Reese, Fannie Brown (Ember, Sr.), Diane Clanton, Josephine Brown (Barry), and Martha Reese (William), all of Petersburg; two aunts, Susie Ford of Petersburg, and Carolyn Kirkland of New Jersey; an uncle, Carlton Kirkland of Philadelphia, PA; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Wynn; and two brothers, John and Kenneth Coleman. Services were held at Gravel Run Baptist Church. Interment was at Dinwiddie Memorial Park under the direction of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment.

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COLLINSWORTH, Ervin
CRAIGSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Ervin Collinsworth, 54, died November 8, 1975. He was born February 6, 1921. He was a native of DeFuniak Springs, FL, and had lived in Craigsville for nearly 30 years. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Nell Collinsworth; a daughter, Barbara Collinsworth of Craigsville; a brother, Enoch "Doc" Collinsworth of DeFuniak Springs, FL; a sister, Mrs. Blanch Wooten of Ponce de Leon, FL; and a grandchild. Services were held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Community Memorial Cemetery in Craigsville by Sensabaugh-Zimmerman Funeral Home.

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COTMAN, Alaska John
CHARLES CITY, VIRGINIA: Alaska John Cotman, 68, died December 1, 2008. He was born June 21, 1940. He is survived by a son, Micheal Cotman; his daughters, Tammy Cotman, Debra Cotman, Wanda Simmons, Sandra Crenshaw, Geneva Odom, and Arthea Hampton; six foster children; five sisters, Hydelia Cotman, Gladys Cotman, Donnice Jones, Indiana Cotman and Janice Cotman, all of Charles City; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Turner-Bland Funeral Home.

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CRISPIN, Lars
ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA: Lars L. Crispin, 71, died June 2, 2007. He was born October 25, 1935. He is survived by his wife, Paula Crispin; a son, Laurence Crispin of San Diego, CA; three daughters, Laura Morrison (Joseph) of Crofton, MD, and Ann Phipps (John) and Jane Candler (Stephen), all of Richmond; two stepdaughters, Bonnie Davis (Jeff) of Marlton, NJ, and Patricia Forte (Marc) of Pitman, NJ; a stepson, Butch Gardner (Diane) of Vineland, NJ; and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

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CUMBOW, Alice
BRISTOL, VIRGINIA: Alice Pearl Cumbow, 84, died January 20, 2009. She attended East Bristol Baptist Church, where she served as choir member, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the food committee. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Bellamy (Rick) of Burlington, NC; two sons, Richard Cumbow (Rachel) of Bluff City, TN, and Ed Cumbow of Bristol; a sister, Dot Remine of Roanoke; two brothers, J.W. Cumbow and Ronald Cumbow, both of Atkins; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beecher Cumbow; a brother; and three sisters. Interment was at Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Farris Funeral Service.

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CUSTIS, Frances
ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA: Frances Harris Custis, 81, died March 16, 2004. She was born November 6, 1922 in Hacks Neck, VA to the late Willie Harris and Nellie Edwards Harris. She attended Onancock Baptist Church, and was a volunteer at Shore LifeCare in Parksley. Survivors include two sons, James W. Custis and Elson Kirby Custis (Cathy), all of Moyock, NC; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland R. Custis; a son, Eddie R. Custis; and a sister. Services were held at Onancock Baptist Church. Interment was at Fairview Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

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CUSTIS, Josephine
ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA: Josephine Zimmerman Custis, 88, died September 15, 2005. She was born July 27, 1917 to the late James A. and Maida Revell Zimmerman. She attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, where she was active with the Episcopal Church Women and the Altar Guild. She was a longtime volunteer at Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital, and was a member of Ye Accawmacke Garden Club. She is survived by two sons, William S. Custis (Lola), and Henry P. Custis, Jr. (Linda), all of Onancock; 4 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Powell Custis; and a brother, James A. Zimmerman, Jr. Services were held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment was at Mount Holly Cemetery under the direction of Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

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DALTON, Betty Jean
GALAX, VIRGINIA: Betty Jean Dalton, 38, died February 19, 1980 at Twin County Community Hospital. She was born November 8, 1941 to Charlie Stuart and Euria Billings Barrett. Survivors include her husband, Waymon Dalton; a daughter, Amy Dalton of Galax; a son, Barry Dalton of Galax; her parents, of Galax; two sisters, Mrs. Gaynelle Cox of Roanoake, and Mrs. Swanson Edwards of Rossville, GA; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Beech Grove Baptist Church. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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DASHIELL, Nancy
SMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA: Nancy Warner Dashiell, 96, died February 6, 2008. She was born November 2, 1911 to James Luther Warner and Mattie Edwards Warner. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church, and enjoyed birdwatching, cooking, flower gardening, and yard work. She is survived by a son, Jerry Edwards Dashiell (Becky) of Smithfield; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lafayette Dashiell, Jr.; two sons, Thomas L. Dashiell, III and James Luther Warner Dashiell; her parents; and two sisters, Jane Warner Lehr and Mildred Warner Smiley. Interment was at Ivy Hill Cemetery by Parr Funeral Home.

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DAVID, Wilhemenia
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Wilhemenia David died November 9, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Marlboro County, SC to Willie and Charlotte Jacobs. Survivors include three sons, Alexander David and Russell David, Jr., both of Bronx, NY, and Robert Lee Green of Bennettsville, SC; three daughters, Bettye D. Morris of Virgilina, Lillie D. Carden of Halifax, and Barbara D. Jones of Rice; a sister, Nancy Williams of Bronx, NY; and a brother, James Willie Jacobs of Bennettsville, SC. She was predeceased by her husband, James Russell David, Sr. Services were held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Ideal Cemetery in Marlboro County, SC. Arrangements were handled by Jeffress Funeral Home and Quick's Funeral Home of Bennettsville, SC.

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DAVIS, Barbara
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: Barbara Carroll Davis died August 8, 2003 in Charlottesville. She was born December 17, 1920 to Oscar Hamilton and Nancy Peters Carroll. She and her husband formerly owned the Carroll & Davis Cafe in El Dorado, AR. She is survived by two sons, Robert Benjamin Davis of Charlottesville, and Hamilton Carroll Davis of Shippensburg, PA; and a sister, Mary Carroll Ritter of Austin, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Davis; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Hill and Wood Funeral Service.

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DEACON, Malcolm G.
BEDFORD, VIRGINIA: Malcolm Graham Deacon, 80, died May 29, 2007. He was born March 9, 1927 to the late Gordon Walton Deacon, Sr. and Mary Graham Morris Deacon. Survivors incldue his wife of 57 years, Louise Catherine Perrow Deacon; three children, Malcolm Graham Deacon, Jr. (Carol) of Midlothian, Mary Jacquelyn Deacon Parker (Joe) of Bedford, and Catherine Major Deacon Harris (Mel) of Winder, GA; 2 nieces; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Walton Deacon, Jr.; and his parents. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory.

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DELANO, Mary
OLDHAMS, VIRGINIA: Mary Ann Delano, 70, died May 4, 1948. She was unmarried. Survivors include a brother, Benjamin Delano. Services were held at Ebenezer Methodist Church. Burial was at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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DIAMONSTEIN, Robert
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Robert Morton Diamonstein, 66, died March 12, 2003 in Scranton, PA. He was born June 25, 1936 to the late Albert and Ida Goldblatt Diamonstein. He is survived by a brother, Arthur A. Diamonstein (Renee); a niece; 2 nephews; and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments.

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DiFRONZO, Joan
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Joan Elsie Nutting DiFronzo, 70, died September 9, 2002 at her residence. She was a native of Lisbon, NH. She was a retired supervisor for the City of Hartford, CT with 22 years of service, and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sons, Craig A. DiFronzo of Virginia Beach, and Rocco A. DiFronzo, Sr. of Dale, TX; two daughters, Jean M. Brewer of Granby, CT, and Cheryl A. DiFronzo of East Hartford, CT; a sister, Beverly Hatch of Savannah, GA; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John C. DiFronzo, Sr.; and a son, Edwin T. DiFronzo. Arrangements were handled by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home.

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DIGGES, Powhatan T.
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: Powhatan Tucker "Jack" Digges, 94, died June 7, 2006. He was born Sept. 11, 1911 to the late Dudley Harvey Digges and Susie Mae Green Digges. He was owned a gas station in Maryland. He is survived by his wife, Anne R. Digges; two daughters, Brenda Digges Wiberg of Fredericksburg, and Paulette Digges Moorh of Portland, OR; a sister, Betty Kuldell of Vienna, VA; two brothers, Henry Digges of Bealeton, and Allen Digges of New Market; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Moser Funeral Home.

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DINGUS, Ada
CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA: Ada Hall Dingus, 87, died March 5, 2001. She was born September 20, 1913 to James Harvey and Lily Mae Hall. She was a retired school teacher. She attended Second Branch Baptist Church, and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Muriel Hall Dingus, Lee Hall, Doris Hall Holland, Donald Peters, Patsy Peters Dotson, Stephen Hall, Stuart Hall, Jr., Doyle Frazer, Brenda Hall Pruitt, Ricky Joe Peters, Everetta Hall Boyd, Jean Hall Melton, and Edward Hall, Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe C. Dingus; her parents; her brothers, Lonnie, Stuart, Roy, Earnest, Melvin, and Ed Hall; and two sisters, Ruth Peters and Stella Frazer. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery.

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DRAPER, Cordelia
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA: Cordelia Hancock Draper, 59, died January 3, 2009. She was born March 31, 1949 to the late Charles W. Hancock and Ruth Plunkett Hancock. She was an activities director at the Williams Home. She is survived by a daughter, Mollie Crozier Draper; two sons, John Crozier Draper, Jr. and Charles Hancock Draper, all of Roanoke; her mother; two sisters, Ruth Hancock Flippin, and Lucinda Hancock Warren of Lynchburg; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Lalla Hancock Sydnor; and a brother, Charles W. Hancock, Jr. Services were held at St. John's Episcopal Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Tharp Funeral Home.

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DYER, Junius
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: Junius Edward Dyer died October 24, 2010. He was born May 29, 1930 in Albemarle County to Phillip and Irene Scott Dyer. He worked at J.F. Bishop Construction Company, and R.E. Lee and Sons. He is survived by a son, Charlie Bell (Samantha) of Charlottesville; a brother, William Dyer of Charlottesville; two sisters, Margaret Bryant and Lucy D. Walker, both of Charlottesville; two sisters-in-law, Dora Dyer and Janie Dyer, both of Charlottesville; 4 grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends, including Douglas Henderson, Cecil Nicholas, Catherine Miles, Betty Scott, and Arby Morris. He was preceded in death by four siblings, George, John Roy, Mosses and Leonard Dyer; and his parents. Services were held at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of J.F. Bell Funeral Home.

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ECHOLS, Velma
NEW CASTLE, VIRGINIA: Velma Anne Echols died July 8, 1908. She was born April 18, 1907 to William and Sallie Craft Echols. Burial was at West View Cemetery.

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EDMONDS, Emma
BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA: Emma Boyd Edmonds died March 11, 2008. She was born March 28, 1914 in Halifax County, VA to Richard and Dora Boyd. She is survived by a son, Sema (Thelma) Howerton; a daughter, Rosa Adams; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Claiborne Edmonds; and four siblings, Horace, Morris, Annie, and Robert. Services were held at Springhill Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Hawkes Funeral Home.

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ENGLAND, Anne
KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA: Anne G. England, 71, died March 13, 1986 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was a native of England. She worked as head of the laundry and dry cleaning department at Choate School. Survivors include a son, Tony Greenhalgh of King George; a daughter, Mrs. Hilary Pearsall of Northford, CT; a brother, Thomas Wood of Australia; two sisters, Mrs. Jean Sloan and Alice Wood, both of England; and her grandchildren. Services were held at Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by Mullins Funeral Home.

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ENNIS, Walter
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Walter Graham Ennis, 49, died September 1, 1975 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond. He was born September 15, 1975 to Thomas and Annie Ennis, and was a native of Salisbury, NC. He was a retired sales representative for Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment of Richmond, and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sonja Perry; his mother, Mrs. Annie Ennis; two brothers, Tom Ennis and Lloyd Ennis; and six sisters, Mrs. Thelma Hutchinson, Mrs. R.L. Estep, Mrs. Bill Ward, Mrs. C.D. Calbeck, Mrs. W.B. Foutz and Mrs. C.R. Coulter. Services were held in Salisbury, NC. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Salisbury. Note: One record states that burial was at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

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FAIN, Charlotte
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Charlotte Hatcher Fain, 67, died May 16, 2009 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville. She was born October 5, 1941 in Patrick County to Laton and Bera Harbour Hatcher. She retired from Hooker Furniture Co., and attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas E. Fain; a daughter, Teresa Sprinkle Grindstaff of Rocky Mount; two sons, Timothy M. Sprinkle of Martinsville, and Gary Wayne Sprinkle of Jacksonville, FL; three sisters, Etta Perry of Stuart, Barbara Payne of Bassett, and Betty Browne of Clawson, MI; three brothers, Jimmy Hatcher of Martinsville, Herbert Hatcher of Collinsville, and Lonza Hatcher of Stuart; a grandson; 2 step-grandchildren; and 4 step great-grandchildren. Inurnment was at Roselawn Burial Park by Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.

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FAUDREE, Winnie
UNIONVILLE, VIRGINIA: Winnie Davis Beggs Faudree, 89, died February 9, 2006 at the Orange County Nursing Home. She was born March 17, 1916 in Crumpler to Alvin and Icie Shrewsberry Bailey. She attended the Unionville Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Franklin R. Faudree; a son, Alfred Beggs (Gloria) of Spanishburg; a daughter, Ethel Wilson (Jimmy) of Rhoadesville; a stepdaughter, Nancy Kent (Billy) of Spotsylvania; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Roy Beggs. Interment was at the Unionville Christian Church Cemetery by Preddy Funeral Home.

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FENNER, Mable
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Mable Fenner, 89, died March 15, 2009. She was born June 30, 1919 to the late Thomas C. Leak and Ada Leak. She worked at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with 19 years of service. She attended Saint Mary's Pentecostal Church, where she was a former usher. Survivors include five daughters, Patricia D. Hepburn of Chesapeake, Letitia Hepburn and Clentine Fenner, both of Brooklyn, NY, and Ruth Fenner Cherry and Sherry Fenner, both of Norfolk; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Fenner. Services were held at Smith's Funeral Home.

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FIREBAUGH, Esther
TROUTVILLE, VIRGINIA: Esther Camper Firebaugh, 89, died December 23, 2008. She attended Troutville Church of the Brethren. She is survived by two sons, Roger (Reba) Firebaugh, and Larry D. Firebaugh; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; her nieces and nephews; and her pet, Fluffy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph W. Firebaugh; two brothers, Ed Camper and Raymond Camper; and three sisters, Pauline Camper, Pearl Conner, and Dorothy Hughes. Interment was at Trinity Cemetery by Rader Funeral Home.

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FOGARTY, Edward
BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA: Edward Frank Fogarty, 78, died March 19, 1973 at a Norton hospital. He retired from Southern Railway, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment #563. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Fogarty; a son, Curtis Fogarty; two brothers, Millard and Bud; a sister, Gladys Kaylor; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Holding Funeral Home.

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FORREST, Annie Mae
WARSAW, VIRGINIA: Annie Mae Forrest, 83, died August 6, 2008. She retired from Levi Strauss, and attended Menokin Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Beverly F. Gibbs (George), and Vivian F. Garner (Meade); 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vivian T. Forrest; an infant daughter; and an infant son. Interment was at Menokin Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Welch Funeral Home.

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FORSHEE, Roy
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA: Roy Horace Forshee, 88, died November 25, 2007. He was born November 20, 1919 to George H. and Mary Lewis Forshee. He was a retired Metro bus driver, and was a member of DC Transit Union Local #689. He is survived by six daughters, Frances Forshee of Winchester, Lorena Forshee of Falls Church, Connie Walker of Manassas, Bonnie Forshee of Stafford, Tanya Bowman of Keyser, WV, and Linda Bowman of Orlando, FL; six sons, Roy Forshee of Woodbridge, Ronnie Forshee of Winchester, Donald Forshee of Falls Church, David Forshee of Berryville, Bobby Bowman of Orlando, FL, and Raymond Walker of Manassas; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lee Forshee. Arrangements were handled by Enders and Shirley Funeral Home.

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FRANKLIN, Ralph T.
PALMYRA, VIRGINIA: Ralph Thomas Franklin died December 30, 2009. He was born November 29, 1940 to the late Thomas and Ella Franklin. He retired from Comdial after 35 years of service. He attended Evergreen Baptist Church, where he had served as a trustee. He enjoyed farming, farm animals, hunting and the outdoors. He is survived by a brother, Warren Franklin; two sisters, Lutrell Franklin and Emma Moment; a sister-in-law, Elnora Franklin; his nieces and nephews; his cousins; and his friends. Services were held at Evergreen Baptist Church. Interment was at Franklin Family Cemetery with arrangements by J.F. Bell Funeral Home.

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FRANKLIN, Thelma
CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA: Thelma Hudson Franklin, 88, died November 6, 2007. She was born September 2, 1919. She retired from Hampco Apparel, and was a longtime member of Black Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Roger Franklin of Skipwith; a daughter, Lucille Amos of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Ruth Black and Virginia Harris, both of Chase City; three brothers, Franklin Hudson of Farmville, and Earl Hudson and Clarence Hudson, both of Chase City; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Franklin. Services were held at Black Branch Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Wood Funeral Service.

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FROUDE, Lillian
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Lillian Quinn Froude 66, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away at Queens Hospital in Honolulu, HI on July 4, 2013 while vacationing. She spent her high school years at Marywood Seminary in Scranton, PA, and was a retired registered nurse. She has many friends who miss her. Note: This information was submitted by the family.

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GADDY, Maston L.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Maston L. Gaddy, 89, died July 13, 2007. He retired from Alexandria Dairy (Shenandoah Pride Dairy) with 38 years of service, and was a World War II veteran. Surviving family members include his wife of 69 years, Aileen Gaddy; two children, Gail Salgado and Frederick Gaddy; two brothers, Aaron and Clifford Gaddy; his nieces and nephews; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Mount Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Cunningham Funeral Home

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GAGG, Eleanor
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Eleanor Nave Gagg, 88, died October 12, 2006. She was March 13, 1918 to Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Nave, Sr. She was a longtime secretary with the State Department in Washington, DC. She was a member of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was on the Board of Stewards, taught Sunday School, and was active with outreach ministry. She is survived by a brother, A. Carl Nave, Jr. (Virginia) of Roanoke; and 3 nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Gagg; her parents; and a sister, Dorothy Frances Nave. Interment was at Evergreen Burial Park.

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GALLIMORE, Ethel
HILLSVILLE, VIRGINIA: D. Ethel Gallimore, 70, died September 23, 2001 at her residence. She was born January 19, 1931. She is survived by her husband, Clinton H. Gallimore; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Sarah Gallimore of Galax, and Buck and Lynn Gallimore of Hillsville; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Anita and Carlie Pearman of Ivanhoe, Debbie Lauze of Austinville, and Wanda and Clifton Nester and Daisy and Gary Gravley, all of Hillsville; a sister, Jane Sutphin of Dublin; a brother, Robert Harrison of Austinville; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Round Knob Church of Christ. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home.

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GALLIMORE, Ilas
GALAX, VIRGINIA: Ilas Arnold "Ike" Gallimore, 84, died October 25, 2007 at his home. He was born February 11, 1923 in Virginia. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a Mason. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, and also attended Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by a sister, Bertie Gallimore; his companion, Marie Snow; a sister-in-law, Freda Scincendiver; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Simms Gallimore; and his parents. Interment with Masonic rites was at Comers Rock Cemetery with arrangements by Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home.

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GALUMBECK, Ella
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Ella M. Galumbeck, 86, died September 13, 2008. She was born October 2, 1921 to the late Morris and Gussie Morganstein. She was a retired budget analyst with the Norfolk Naval Supply Center. She was a member of Congregation Beth El, Toastmasters, Beth El Sisterhood, B'nai Brith and the Brith Sholom Center, and served as past president of the Hebrew Ladies Charity. She is survived by two sons, Alan D. Galumbeck of Atlanta, GA, and Robert M. Galumbeck and wife Annabelle of Tazewell; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward I. Galumbeck; and two sisters, Ina Broudy and Rose Asbell. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments.

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GARRETT, Willie C.
VICTORIA, VIRGINIA: Willie Clyde Garrett, 86, died May 28, 2005. He was the son of the late Walter Henry and Myrtle M. Garrett. He was a retired service representative for Virginia Power with 44 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, and attended Victoria Baptist Church, where he served as a former deacon and Sunday School secretary. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Jenkins Garrett; a son and daughter-in-law, Blaine and Janet Garrett of Glen Allen; a brother, Hubert Garrett of Halifax; 2 granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at Victoria Baptist Church. Interment was at Crewe Cemetery under the direction of Staples Funeral Home.

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GELARDOS, Shirley
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Shirley Anne Gelardos, 67, died September 7, 2005 in Norfolk. She was born March 4, 1938 in Rochester, NY to Robert and Pearl Behrens Lake. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Norfolk. She is survived by two sons, Nick Gelardos (Melissa) of Portsmouth, and Dennis M. Gelardos (Donna) of Chesapeake; two daughters, Christine Johnson (Donnie), and Sene Flannery (Randy), all of Virginia Beach; four brothers, Robert Lake, Ed Lake, James Lake and Gene Behrens; and 9 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Costas "Gus" Gelardos; and a grandson. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk under the direction of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments.

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GIBBONS, Walter
EWING, VIRGINIA: Walter Gibbons, 100, died August 29, 2006. He was born February 21, 1906 in Bell County, KY to William and Nancy Hensley Gibbons. He was a member of Bethany Christian Church. Survivors include five children, Cleo G. Good (Ralph) of Urbanna, John W. Littrell of Vinton, W. Lester Gibbons (Norma) of Georgetown, OH, Eula L. Bailey of Bellingham, WA, and Terry W. Gibbons (Ginger) of Gillette, WY; a brother, Nathan Gibbons of Middlesboro, KY; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Martha Wright Gibbons; three sisters, Josie, Rhoda, and Aekie; and five brothers, Bert, Bishop, Frank, Jesse, and Elige. Burial was at Susong Cemetery under the direction of Reece Funeral Home.

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GILLIAM, Mary
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA: Mary Gilliam died March 15, 1969 at her home. She was born in Danville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Leroy Gilliam of Petersburg, and James Gilliam of New York City; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Mason, Mrs. Rosa Coleman, Mrs. Grace Rosser, and Mrs. Annie Hicks; two brothers-in-law; and her nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Home.

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GINGRAS, Emily
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA: Emily Leigh Gingras, 90, died November 20, 2010. She was born August 20, 1920 in Virginia to Willie K. Bowden and Mary Jones Bowden. She was a retired bookkeeper for Montgomery Ward, and attended Suffolk Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Robert Alfred Gingras; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Bowden; and three sisters, Florence B. Hines, Martha B. Oliver, and Dorothy B. Kinsey. Interment was at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery under the direction of Parr Funeral Home.

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GIVENS, Mary Sue
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA: Mary Sue Givens died May 3, 2009 at Chesapeake Health Care Center. She was born June 26, 1912. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Brooks (Eugene) of Chesapeake; five sisters, Lydia, Ida, Emma, Bertha, and Sarah; 8 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Chesapeake. Interment was at Roosevelt Memorial Park under the direction of Fitchett Funeral Home.

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GLAPION, John E.
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA: John Edmond Glapion, 60, died August 15, 2010. He was born November 12, 1949. He worked for the U.S. Department of State, and was a retired information technology specialist with the Bureau of Information Resource Management. He was a systems analyst, a former teletype operator, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed gardening and aquariums. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Glapion; two children, Joseph E. Glapion and Serena M. Glapion-Maxey; two brothers, Russell Glapion and Thomas Glapion; two sisters, Edith Glapion and Eva Harleaux; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home.

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GLOVER, Lewis
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA: Lewis Glover, 68, was found deceased on January 22, 1948. He was the postmaster of Berryville since the 1930s. He also served as vice-president of the Bank of Clarke County, where he had worked his way up from an assistant cashier position. He was survived by a brother, Thomas L. Glover of Williamsburg. Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery.

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GOLDMAN, Lois
CHURCHLAND, VIRGINIA: Lois Griffin Goldman died February 17, 2006. She was born September 10, 1932 to the late Straughan and Marie Griffin. She worked for the U.S. Coast Guard in several different positions, including serving as executive assistant to the Hearing Officer. She was a charter member of American Legion Post #310, and attended Churchland Baptist Church. She was lifelong resident of Churchland. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Howard Jerome Goldman; a daughter, Kimberly Brett Hooker; two brothers, Straughan "Jack" Griffin of Churchland, and William Miles Griffin of Phoenix, AZ; 2 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Brett Alan Goldman. Arrangements were handled by Loving Funeral Home.

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GOLDMAN, Wilda
BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA: Wilda Perry Goldman, 87, died December 14, 2001. She was the daughter of W.H. and Nellie Adams Perry. She worked as an accounting assistant for the U.S. Government Accounting Office in Washington, DC. She attended St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA, and also Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a member of a business sorority. She is survived by an aunt, Christine Adams of Marion, KY; a niece and nephew in Crittenden County, KY; a cousin, James Robert Dorroh of Crayne; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by the late Lawrence Harris and Edward Goldman. Interment was at Fairfax Memorial Park.

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GOMEZ, Mario
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA: Mario Cruz Gomez, 51, died March 26, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Mexico on April 8, 1957 to the late Jose Cruz and Maria Gomez. He was an assembly line worker at Trex in Winchester, and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Esperanza Arnulfo Santiago; two sons, Agustin C. Arnulfo and Juventino C. Arnulfo, both of Winchester; a daughter, Blanca C. Arnulfo of North Carolina; a brother, Ermino Cruz Gomez of Mexico; a sister, Emerenciana Cruz Gomez of Mexico; and a grandchild. Interment was at San Nicholas Cemetery in Hidalgo, Mexico. Arrangements were handled by Cartwright Funeral Home in Winchester and Mason Funeral Service of Washington, DC.

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GOOD, Polly
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA: Polly E. Good, 72, died August 24, 2007 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1935 in Orange, VA. Survivors include a granddaughter, Kelly Morris of Winchester; 3 great-grandchildren; and her friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence R. Good, Jr.; and a son, Christopher Good. Inurnment was at Little Chapel Cemetery in Millwood, VA by Cartwright Funeral Home.

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GORDEN, Donald D.
POQUOSON, VIRGINIA: Donald Dewain Gorden, 85, died December 28, 2009. He was born February 27, 1924. He was a dairyman and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He attended Graceland College in Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Miskell Gorden; a son; two daughters; a stepson; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Victory Christian Center. Arrangements were handled by Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.

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GRAINE, Martha
CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA: Martha Ann Walker Graine, 87, died June 20, 2010 in Clarksville. She was born September 13, 1922 in South Hill to Walter and Ida Taylor Walker. She was a member of Silone Baptist Church. Survivors include three brothers, Walter Walker (Janet) of Springfield, MA, and Willie and Robert Walker of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters, Ida L. Walker and Louise W. Tisdale, both of Chase City; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Silone Baptist Church. Inurnment was at Lombardy Grove Baptist Church in South Hill under the direction of Giles-Harris Funeral Home.

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GRAINGER, Louis
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Louis Grady Grainger, 85, died October 11, 1991. He was born September 13, 1906 in Ensley, AL. He was a retired interior decorator. He was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church. He is survived by his wife, Leona M. Grainger; a daughter, Ann Spratlin of Virginia Beach; a brother, Morris Grainger of Silver City, NM; and a grandchild. Services were held at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church in Perry, GA. Interment was at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church Cemetery in Perry. Arrangements were handled by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home and Watson-Hunt Funeral Home.

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GREEN, Louise
FIELDALE, VIRGINIA: Louise V. Green, 83, died October 11, 2009. She was born January 3, 1926 to Sam Henry Taylor and Lucy Starkey Taylor. She attended Chestnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Clinton Leo Green of Fieldale; two daughters, Willie A. Butler of Martinsville, and Joyce L. Green of Fieldale; five sisters, Mary J. Green of Fieldale, Cora Taylor of Wirtz, Doshia Bonds of Hardy, Beatrice Harper of Boones Mill, and Sarah T. Blount of Mount Vernon, NY; 5 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton D. Green; a daughter, Wanda Maxine Yellock; her parents; a sister, Elizabeth Smith; and six brothers, Raymond Taylor, Charles Taylor, William Taylor, Warren Taylor, George Taylor and Howard Taylor. Burial was at Carver Memorial Gardens under the direction of Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.

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GREGSON, Jack
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Jack Gregson, 72, died June 5, 1988 in Richmond. He was born in July 14, 1915 in Spokane, WA. He was a Mutual Radio Network broadcaster and anchor of "Wide Weekend of Sports", which was syndicated with over 250 radio stations. He attended Moran College in Atascadero, CA, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was an announcer for NBC Radio in Los Angeles, CA, and also announced "Saturday Night Fights" and "Wednesday Night Fights". He worked on four network TV programs sponsored by Mennen, and also appeared in several films, including Submarine Command, Auction-Aire and Your Pet Parade. Survivors include his wife, Sheila Gregson; and a sister.

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GRIMSLEY, Melvin
SHENANDOAH, VIRGINIA: Melvin Earl Grimsley, 83, died April 25, 2008. He was born March 11, 1925 in Page County to Sye and Grace Comer Grimsley. He was a self-employed painter, and had also worked at Norfolk and Western for 18 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sons, Jackie Kandill of Toms Brook, and Kenneth Kandill and Roy Dale Kandill, both of Shenandoah; four sisters, Ginny Shifflett, Eleanor Purdam, Frances Turner, and Phyllis Robertson; two brothers, Amos Grimsley and Bungas Grimsley; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen May Lucas Grimsley; and his parents. Interment was at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kyger Funeral Home.

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GUERRANT, William C.
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: William C. "Bill" Guerrant, 78, died July 29, 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. He was born April 24, 1927 in Roanoke County to the late Charles and Louise Guerrant. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He attended Promise Land Baptist Church, where he served on the trustee and deacon boards. He was a Mason and a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene M. Guerrant; a son, Bryant L. Guerrant; three daughters, Maurine Lawton, Shirley (Douglas) Whorley, and Lula Lawton; two sisters, Mary Ann Wright and Minnie (Stafford) Lewis; 7 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Promise Land Baptist Church. Interment was at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

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HAIRSTON, Elizabeth
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Grant Hairston, 98, died January 12, 2011 at Golden Living Health Care Center. She was born October 9, 1912 to George Grant and Katie Hodge Grant. She was a domestic worker, and was a member of Peaceful Zion Full Gospel Baptist Church for over 35 years, where she served as a church mother and choir member, was on the usher board and kitchen committee, and worked with the missionary department. Survivors include four daughters, Rosa H. (Charles) Martin, Bertha Brimmer, Annie Kate (James) Noel, and Helen M. (Bobbie) Dillard, all of Martinsville; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Henry Clay Hairston; two sons, Charlie and Richard; a daughter, Priscilla; her parents; two brothers, William and Sherman Grant; and two sisters, Maggie Preston and Nannie Hairston. Services were held at Peaceful Zion Full Gospel Baptist Church. Burial was at Carver Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hines Funeral Services.

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HAMERSLY, Katheryne
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA: Katheryne Barbee Hamersly, 93, died June 17, 2005. She is survived by a daughter, Martha Sue Blosser of Farmville; a son, B. Barbee Hamersly of Miami Beach, FL; 5 grandsons; 3 great-grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Shefield Hamersly. Interment was at Westview Cemetery with arrangements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home.

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HARRISON, Alberta
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Alberta Marie Harrison died October 28, 2010. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Harrison; four children, Timothy, Katrina, Samantha, and Kevin Harrison, Jr.; her mother, Christine White; her siblings, Michelle Cash, Alfreda Coleman, Rodney White and Robert Howard; her uncles and aunts; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery by Mimms Funeral Home.

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HASLEY, Maxine
MOUTH OF WILSON, VIRGINIA: Maxine Marie Hasley, 88, died November 11, 2006 at Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born September 14, 1918 in Iowa to Clyde and Ethel Gerand Cockran. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Darlene Hasley of Mouth of Wilson, and Norvel and Joan Hasley of Greensboro, NC; a daugher-in-law, Billi Jo Hasley of Arkansas; a brother-in-law, Doyle Weaver of Iowa; 14 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hasley; and her parents. Services were held at Cox's Chapel Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home.

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HATHCOCK, W.W.
PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA: W.W. Hathcock, 79, died March 13, 1948 in Portsmouth. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ida Lee of New York, NY and Mrs. Pearl Morris of Portmouth; and two sons, Robert Hathcock of South Carolina and D.W. Hathcock of Sarasota, FL. Note: There is a William W. Hathcock buried at Evergreen Memorial Park in Portsmouth who died on this date, and has a birth date of November 28, 1868.

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HAYES, Bessie
CARET, VIRGINIA: Bessie Hayes, 79, died July 29, 2001. Survivors include her children, Ronnie Hayes of Caret, and Ann Lankford and Connie Napier of Tappahannock; four brothers; four sisters; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Upper Essex Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Marks-Bristow Funeral Home.

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HERRING, Florine
ELKTON, VIRGINIA: Florine M. Herring, 71, died October 27, 2006. She was born April 20, 1935 to the late Lucille Mowbray. She was a member of the Upper Room Church. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Herring of Harrisonburg, and Bonnie Rice of Elkton; four sons, Danny Herring of Elkton, Gerald Herring of Harrisonburg, Jeffrey Herring of Broadway, and Ricky Mowbray of Bridgewater; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded her in death by her husband, Elwood Herring. Services were held at the Upper Room Church. Burial was at Elk Run Cemetery with arrangements by Kyger Funeral Home.

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HICKMAN, Pearl
PROSPECT, VIRGINIA: Pearl Edith Perkins Hickman, 75, died December 25, 2008 in Farmville. She was born December 13, 1933 in Buckingham County to George Lee Perkins, Sr. and Pearl Kent Jones Perkins. She was a member of Glenn Memorial Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and worked in the church nursery. Survivors include four daughters, Rose Trevilian (Tom) of Wake, Heather Ehman of Pennsylvania, and Sally Edwards (John) and Johnna Shular (David), all of Prospect; two brothers, George Perkins, Jr. of Farmville, and Lawrence Perkins of Newport News; a sister, Gladys Collins of Independence; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John C. Hickman; and a son, Alvis L. Jones. Services were held at Glenn Memorial Baptist Church. Interment was at the Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery by Puckett Funeral Home.

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HIERONYMUS, Dorothy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: Dorothy Hieronymus died April 21, 2009. She was born January 27, 1915 in Newton Falls, OH to Bruce and Maybelle Voris. She attended Towson College in Laurel, MD. She was a printer and newspaper publisher, and retired from the Arizona Republic newspaper. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Jefferson Area Board of the Aging. Survivors include a son, Donald L. Anglin (Barbara) of Honolulu, HI; and 2 grandsons. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William H. Anglin and Major Paul Hieronymus; her parents; two sisters, Lucy and Anna Voris; and two brothers, Donald and Calvin Voris. Interment was at Holly Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hill and Wood Funeral Home.

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HISE, Harry H.
WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: Harry Hubert Hise, 79, died September 15, 2008. He was born February 25, 1929 to the late Susan V. Hise. He retired from DuPont with over 30 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran. For 40 years, he was a square dance caller, and enjoyed golfing. He attended Waynesboro Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ada Mae Lavender Hise; a daughter, Hope Walker (Jody) of Waynesboro; a brother-in-law, Ed Lavender (Martha Jane) of Stuarts Draft; a granddaughter; and 3 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory.

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HOGGE, R.W.
DANDY, VIRGINIA: Robert William Hogge, 38, died September 28, 1973 at Riverside Hospital. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hogge; three brothers, Richard A. Hogge, Paul E. Hogge, and Henry A. Hogge;a sister, Mrs. Joan Ann Rhyne; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Hogge; and his grandfather, Freddie L. Hansford, all of Dandy. Burial was at Peninsula Memorial Park with arrangements by Amory Funeral Home.

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HORELUK, Martha
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: Martha Jean Horeluk, 68, died June 11, 2006. She was born December 3, 1937 in Keystone, WV to John and Frances Roman Horeluk. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, and sang in the church choir. Survivors include three sisters, Rosie Lambert (Rev. Joe) of Chilhowie, with whom she lived for 50 years, Molly Sehen of Chilhowie, and Margaret Jones of Manahawkin, NJ; three brothers, Paul Horeluk (Minnie) of Chilhowie, John Horeluk (Faye) of Princeton, WV, and Roosevelt Horeluk (Eileen) of Coco, FL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Manuel Horeluk; and two sisters, Macrania Pendleton and Annie Choate. Services were held at Macedonia Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Bradley's Funeral Home.

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HOWARD, Frances
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Frances Malbon Howard, 88, died June 27, 2008. She was born May 5, 1920 to the late Earnest and Minnie Malbon. She was a retired secretary for the Virginia Beach School System, and worked at Betty F. Williams Elementary School. She was a longtime member of Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters, Frances Lawrence (Hal), and Linda Pell (Darrell); a sister, Pauline Snyder; 4 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Howard. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by Woodlawn Funeral Home.

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HOWARD, Jonathan
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA: Jonathan Bolden Howard, 58, died September 27, 1973. Services were held at Peninsula Funeral Home. Burial was at Peninsula Memorial Park.

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HSU, Tommy S.
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA: Tommy S. Hsu, 55, died February 20, 2008. He was born in Hong Kong on December 7, 1952 to Dah Yung Hsu and Fong Tseng Hsu Van. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial engineering at Southern Methodist University, and worked for General Electric in Hong Kong. He transferred to GE in Lynchburg, and later worked at Ericsson Private Radio Systems (now M/A-COM Wireless Network Solutions). He also formerly worked in supply management with Tyco Electronics. Survivors include his mother; two brothers, George S. Hsu and Eddy S. Hsu; and a nephew, Austin J. Hsu, all of Hong Kong. Interment was at Virginia Memorial Park by Tharp Funeral Home.

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HUDSON, Merril J., Sr.
CULPEPER, VIRGINIA: Merril John Hudson, Sr., 76, died June 27, 1993 at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was born March 16, 1917 to John Thaddeus and Bessie A. Brewton Hudson. He retired from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with 36 years of service, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Culpeper United Methodist Church and the Virginia Master Gardeners Association. He was a former resident of Melrose, MA, and moved to Culpeper in 1977. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Hudson; two daughters, Cheryl A. Hudson and Beverly J. Baker; a son, Merril J. Hudson, Jr.; a brother Mervin Hudson; two sisters, Melba Tharp and Madge Rustin; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at the Founds and Sons Chapel. Interment was at the Culpeper National Cemetery.

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HUGHES, Ruth Johnson
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA: Ruth Johnson Hughes, 92, died October 3, 2006. She was born September 18, 1914 to the late James and Macy Lou Palmer Johnson. She is survived by her children, Joyce Eason (Bill) of Newport News, Delmer A. Johnson (Naomi) and Charles A. Johnson, all of Blacksburg, James S. Johnson and George E. Hughes, Jr. (Ann), all of Cleveland, OH, and David W. Hughes (Cheryl), and Virginia Hughes McCrary, all of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Mildred Newton (Harold) of Washington, DC, and Gladys Sardon of Chicago, IL; 25 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren, her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Hughes; a sister; and four brothers. Interment was at Westview Cemetery by McCoy Funeral Home.

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HUNSUCKER, Reba
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA: Reba Hunsucker, 92, died December 5, 2006. She was born May 14, 1914. She was the mother of Jim, Wayne, and Paul. Interment was at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News under the direction of Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.

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HUNTLEY, Harry
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA: Harry H. Huntley, 85, died August 31, 1980 at Loudon Memorial Hospital. He was born in 1895. He was a retired partner of the Huntley & Caldwell Real Estate Co., and had served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War I. He was survived by his wife, Mable Huntley. Burial was at Union Cemetery in Leesburg.

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HUPMAN, Peggy
DANTE, VIRGINIA: Peggy Geneva Hupman, 68, died June 19, 2008 at Russell County Medical Center. She was born in Russell County, VA to the late John and Ruth Johnson Dingus. Survivors include her husband, Aubrey Hupman; a sister, Betty Salyer (Sammy) of Castlewood; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at Temple Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Castlewood Funeral Home.

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HURT, Phyliss
OAK HILL, VIRGINIA: Phyliss Wyche Hurt, 60, died January 3, 2010. She was born August 5, 1949. She is survived by her husband, Charles Alvin Hurt; and four brothers, Russell E. Wyche of Hampton, Gerry O. Wyche of McLean, and Thomas E. Wyche and James M. Wyche, both of Jarrett. Services were held at Hassidiah Baptist Church. Interment was at Hassidiah Baptist Church Cemetery by Joynes Funeral Home.

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HUTSENPILLER, Roberta
RIPPLEMEAD, VIRGINIA: Roberta Maye Knapp Hutsenpiller, 93, died March 24, 2005. She was born May 7, 1911 to the late Hurbert Patrick and Mary Alice Woolard Knapp. She was a former schoolteacher, and taught in a one-room school for nine years. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Pearisburg, and was a member of the Ripplemead Community Club. She is survived by a son, James F. Hutsenpiller of Ripplemead; a sister, Mary E. Humphrey of Lewisburg, WV; 2 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow M. Knapp; two sisters, Nellie J. McMillion and Frankie F. Surbaugh; and her parents. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Pearisburg. Interment was at Birchlawn Burial Park with arrangements by Givens Funeral Home.

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INGO, Henrietta
WYTHVILLE, VIRGINIA: Henrietta Mabe Ingo, 86, died December 12, 2009. She was born June 1, 1923 to the late Ambrose and Esther Burnett Mabe. She was a member of Fries Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dwight D. and Linda Ingo of Pearisburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane Ingo and Leroy Coleman of Talbott, TN; two brothers, Harold Mabe of Austinville, and Beauford Mabe of Bristol; a sister, Laura Williams of Wytheville; a brother-in-law, Glen Ingo of Ivanhoe; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 6 step great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Reese Funeral Home.

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JAMERSON, Florence
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Florence Forsythe Elizabeth Jamerson, 83, died April 13, 2005. She was born in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland on September 23, 1921. She retired from Leggett Department Stores, and attended Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Joan Jamerson of Richmond; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Jamerson. Services were held at Concord Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Shorter Funeral Home.

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JASON, Magdalen
LOCUST GROVE, VIRGINIA: Magdalen M. Jason, 77, died July 31, 2004. She was born August 25, 1926. She retired from Hechts Department Store, where she worked in jewelry sales. She attended St. Patrick Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin J. Jason; a son, David B. Jason; four daughters, Constance M. Ross, Mary Ann Pierson, Theresa Kiss and Joan Conway; two brothers, John and Thomas Krivak; a sister, Genevieve Harenza; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Inurnment was at Arlington National Cemetery under the direction of Laurel Hill Funeral Home.

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JEFFERSON, Alease
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Alease E. Jefferson died October 11, 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Thomas and Gloria West; two brothers, Robert and Willie May; a sister, Yvonne Thomas; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; an uncle, Jamie May; two aunts, Hattie May and Elizabeth Meekins; a brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Jackson and Ann May; her cousins; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jefferson. Services were held at Fifth Baptist Church. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home.

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JERRILS, Erwin
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA: Erwin Johnson Jerrils died March 16, 2009. He retired from the Navy following 22 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Jerrils; his children, Erwin, Richard, Thomas, Lisa and Jeffery; a brother, Larry; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Gayann Adair and Roxie Hallock; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was buried at sea.

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JOHNSON, James Henry
LOUISA, VIRGINIA: James Henry Johnson died June 12, 2008. He was born May 13, 1930. He attended Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, James Johnson, Jr.; a friend, Lyna Carter; three sisters, Mary Hunter of Mineral, and Edna Mickens and Queen Brown of Fredericksburg, VA; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Johnson and Ellen Green Johnson; two brothers, Phillip and Herbert Lee Johnson; and three brothers-in-law, Wilson Mickens, George Hunter, and John Brown. Interment was at Laurel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Thomasson Watson Funeral Service.

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JORDAN, Nancy
PORT ROYAL, VIRGINIA: Nancy Jane Merryman Jordan, 79, died April 26, 2006 at her residence. She was born November 4, 1926 in King George County. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and the Fredericksburg Senior Citizens. Survivors include four daughters, Gloria Smith of Fredericksburg, Victoria Morgan of King George, Doris Battista of Bennettsville, SC, and June Meadows of Warm Springs; a sister, Bernice Jett of Fredericksburg; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Memorial Baptist Church. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fredericksburg by Storke Funeral Home.

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JUNIPER, Beverly
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Beverly Anne Juniper, 45, died December 22, 2009. She was born November 17, 1964 to the late Francis and Corrine Juniper. She was head chef at the White Dog Restaurant, and was known for her award-winning bread pudding and other specialties. Survivors include her mother; three brothers, Frederick (Skip) Juniper, David Lee Lawson, and Ronald Juniper; six sisters, Patricia Peguese, Sharon Shell, Gwendolyn Rogers, Frances Revels, Deborah Frye, and Jeanette Juniper; her best friend and co-worker, Robin; the owners of the White Dog Restaurant, Barry and Roslyn Pruitt; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were entrusted to Metropolitan Funeral Service.

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KATZOFF, Daniel I.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA; Daniel Irving Katzoff, 87, died September 28, 2008. He was the son of the late Emanuel and Fannie Finklestein Katzoff. He is survived by a niece, Barbara K. Gordon of Virginia Beach; a great-nephew; two great-nieces; and ten great-great nieces and nephews. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments.

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KEESLING, Dorothy
MARION, VIRGINIA: Dorothy Pruner Keesling died January 2, 2007. She was born in Smyth County, and was the daughter of the late Carl W. Pruner, Sr. and Sallie Vernon Pruner. She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Ralph Vernon; and 13 cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl W. Pruner, Jr. Interment was at Round Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bradley's Funeral Home.

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KING, Isaac
AXTON, VIRGINIA: Issac King, 69, died June 16, 2009. He was born September 19, 1939 to the late Alonza King and Elsie Brown King Turner. He attended New Sharon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the cemetery committee and was an usher. He is survived by a brother, Lester King of Axton; and two sisters, Roxie M. Dickerson of Washington, DC, and Alice Ames of Detroit, MI. Services were held at New Sharon Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery under the direction of Hines Funeral Services.

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KING, Mary
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA: Mary Illa King, 73, died October 24, 2007. She was born August 15, 1934. She was the mother of Annamaria Bugos. Arrangements were handled by Claytor Rollins Funeral Home.

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KISER, Mary
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA: Mary Elizabeth Kiser, 89, died December 16, 2005 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1916 in Covington to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fridley. She and her husband were dormitory supervisors at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, where she worked as a teacher's aide. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Kiser; two sons, Charles and Jim Kiser of Staunton; two brothers, Joe Fridley of Fountain, CO, and Bernard Fridley of Seaford, DE; and a sister, Teresa Hill of Newport News. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Raymond Fridley Jr. and James Fridley. Interment was at Oak Lawn Mausoleums and Memory Gardens under the direction of Hamrick Funeral Home.

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KITTS, Gladys
BLAND, VIRGINIA: Gladys Hounshell Kitts, 79, died April 8, 2009 at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. She was born March 9, 1930 in Bland to Estel Brown Hounshell, Sr. and Mary Virginia Harden. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Ray Kitts; a daughter, Donna Kay Tyler of Bland; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Vickie Kitts of Crandon; two sisters and brother-in-law, Dixie Warner, Nedde, and Doug Gordon of Mechanicsburg; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Brownie Newberry and Thurleen Dillow; and a brother, E.B. Hounshell, Jr. Services were held at Central United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Bland Cemetery.

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KNOX, Edgar
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Edgar Knox died July 13, 1979. He was born April 8, 1922 in Union County, AR to Oliver and Sarah Freeman Knox. He was a retired Navy officer. Survivors include his wife, Arline Brannen Knox; three daughters, Wilma, Gayla and Yvonne; two sons, Kevin Knox and Keith Knox; two brothers, Lavelle Knox of East Monroe, LA, and Tracy Knox of Strong, AR; two sisters, Mrs. Nick Ciraulo of Monroe, LA, and Mrs. Clyde Hodge of Shreveport, LA; his stepmother, Mrs. Mary Knox of Monroe, LA; and his grandchildren. Interment with military rites was at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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KOLESAR, Paul
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA: Paul Kolesar, 65, died January 5, 1983 in Hampton. He was a retired illustrator for the U.S. Army, and had worked for 18 years at Fort Monroe, VA. He was a former resident of Munhall, PA and had attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Ringling School of Fine Art. Survivors include his wife, Florence Kolesar; and a sister, Mary Yopko of Pittsburgh, PA. Services were held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, PA. Interment was at the parish cemetery by Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home.

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KOSTYK, Anna
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA: Anna Kostyk, 87, died December 5, 1984 at the Woodbine Nursing and Convalescent Center in Alexandria, VA. She was born October 26, 1987 in Hazelton, PA to Andrew and Mary Sudyk. She was a former resident of Campbell, OH. She was a former social secretary and court interpreter for the International Institute in Detroit. She was the wife of the Very Rev. Michael Kostyk, and assisted him in organizing Sunday School programs and many other church activities. Survivors include two sons, Valerian of Poland and Gordon of Canoga Park, CA; three daughters, June Kostyk of Falls Church, Alexandra Priestley of Cupertino, CA, and Ellen Anderson of Troy, MI; two brothers, Stephen Sudyk and Peter Sudyk; three sisters, Mildred Klavon, Marie Romance, and Elena Boruh; 7 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband. Services were held at St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland, OH. Arrangements were handled by Kolodiy-Sobczyk Funeral Home.

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KRESIN, Gloria
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA: Gloria Jean Kresin, 59, died May 20, 2008. She was born December 11, 1948 in Michigan to the late Elmer and Frances Chudy Gentry. She was a medical receptionist. She is survived by a son, Christian Gentry; a daughter, Gabrielle Dahan of Israel; a sister; two brothers; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sheldon Kresin. Interment was at Shenandoah Memorial Park with arrangements by Enders and Shirley Funeral Home.

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LAPINSKI, Bruno
VIENNA, VIRGINIA: Bruno M. Lapinski, 89, died August 4, 2009. He was born May 20, 1920. He was the husband of Marian Lapinski; and the father of Carol Rhodes, Mary Jane Lapinski, and the late Michael Lapinski. He had 4 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Interment was at Fairfax Memorial Park under the direction of Money and King Funeral Home.

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LARGEN, Emma
HILLSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Emma Elizabeth Largen, 83, died December 17, 2008 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born August 22, 1925 in Carroll County to Howard and Mae Alderman. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ricky Amos and Gina Largen of Woodlawn; a daughter, Anna Mae Stone of Radford; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including a sister-in-law, Hassie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Largen; a son, James Glen Largen; and her parents. Interment was at Worrell Cemetery under the direction of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

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LAWTON, Margaret
RADFORD, VIRGINIA: Margaret Elizabeth Roseberry Lawton, 91, died August 2, 2006 at her residence. She was born July 28, 1915 to Charles Wesley and Elizabeth Sutton Roseberry. She retired from Corning, and was a charter member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Bonnie Lawton of Roanoke, and Danny and Pat Lawton of Kernersville, NC; a sister, Mary Ellen Richardson of Raleigh, NC; a brother and sister-in-law, James Carlton and Judy Roseberry of Durham, NC; two sisters-in-law, Betty Lindsoe of Lynchburg, and Agnes Lawton of Roanoke; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Lawton; and two brothers, William and Charlie Roseberry. Services were held at Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin under the direction of Mullins Funeral Home.

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LAYNE, Ollie
RUTHER GLEN, VIRGINIA: Ollie W. Layne, 94, died December 10, 2003 in Richmond. She was born in Ashland, and was a member of Independence Christian Church. She is survived by two grandsons, Audubon L. and William Wayne Hayes; 2 great-grandsons; a son-in-law, Harold Hayes; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Layne; and a daughter, Anna Hayes. Interment was at Woodland Cemetery in Ashland under the direction of Storke Funeral Home.

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LENZER, Dolores
ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA: Dolores Maria Lenzer, 82, died July 5, 2009 in Temperanceville, VA. She was born July 18, 1926 in New York to Antonio Miralles-Tellez and Gertrudis Aepli. She was a retired nurse practitioner and nurse educator. She was a member of Pungoteague Community Church and Bread of Life in Exmore. She is survived by three daughters, Jill Wilt of Onancock, Jeanne Lenzer of Kingston, NY, and JoAnne Sullivan of Glen Ellyn, IL; a sister, Hope Reeves of Valley Cottage, NY; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Eugene Lenzer; a son, James Edward Lenzer; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Thornton Funeral Home.

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LEWIS, Lillian
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Lillian Mildred Lewis, 78, died May 28, 2007. She was born September 19, 1928 to Roosevelt and Leverna Boysaw in Rural Retreat, VA. She is survived by her sons, Hensel, Jr. (Catherine), Edward, David (Karen), Jakie (Robin), Ronald, Michael, and Keith Lewis; her daughters, Rita Miller, Carol (Lherison) Seide, Glendora Goode, and Robinette (Richard) Jones; a brother, John (Edith) Boysaw; two sisters-in-law, Lois H. Lewis and Margaret Lewis; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; her cousins; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hensel Lewis, Sr.; a son, Larry Lewis; her parents; a sister, Katie Patterson; two brothers, James and Robert Lee Boysaw; and a grandchild, Nikia Hughes. Services were held at Garden of Prayer #7. Interment was at Williams Memorial Park under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home.

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LIBERATORE, Francis
DAHLGREN, VIRGINIA: Francis Donald Liberatore, 49, died December 24, 1969 at his residence. He was a civil engineer at the Naval Weapons Laboratory, and was a construction representative for the federal government in Thailand. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Liberatore; his mother, Mary A. Liberatore of Geneva, NY; three brothers, Donald Liberatore, Vincent Liberatore, and Carmen Liberatore; and six sisters, Eleanor Elliott, Mary Chrysler, Theresa Krofchick, Frances Liberatore, Delores Hartman, and Rosalie McKimm. Services and interment were at Geneva, NY. Local arrangements were handled by Nash and Slaw Funeral Home.

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LOONEY, Arlet
MAXIE, VIRGINIA: Arlet Leon Looney, 83, died June 18, 2006. He was the son of the late Burl H. and Hattie Looney. He was a carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Breaks Church of Christ. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Evelyn Looney of Maxie; three sisters, Dessie Amburn of Burkesville, Deloris Colley of Abingdon, and Mildred Blaylock of Blountville, TN; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Deel Looney; a daughter, Alice McClanahan; two brothers; and three sisters. Burial was at Mountain Valley Memorial Park by Grundy Funeral Home.

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LOWERY, Harold
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: Harold "Bill" Lowery, 74, died January 23, 1984. He was a member of Mount Calm Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Lowery; a son, James Lowery of Sarasota, FL; and a brother, Odell Bullock of El Dorado, AR. Funeral services were held in Charlottesville.

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LUCAS, Andrew
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: Andrew M. Lucas died August 17, 1947. He worked in the hauling business, and was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Elks. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Lucas; five sons; four daughters; and two sisters. Services were held at the D.M. Kay Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Shiloh Cemetery.

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LUCKETT, Lucille
COVINGTON, VIRGINIA: Lucille Graves Luckett, 78, died May 21, 2008. She was born January 28, 1930 to the late Willie and Mary Rogers Groves. She attended Pine Street Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Combined Choir, the Senior Choir, and the Willing Workers. She is survived by two sons, George Luckett (Artra) of Austin, TX, and Linwood Luckett of Covington; four daughters, Julie Wiley (Walter) of Troutville, and Freda Jeter (Robert), Marie Luckett, and Debbie Jeter (Lester), all of Covington; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a nephew; her nieces; her cousins; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Luckett; her parents; five sisters; and two brothers. Services were held at Pine Street Baptist Church. Interment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery by Arritt Funeral Home. Note: Her maiden name is given as both "Graves" and "Groves."

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LUCKS, Helen
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Helen Kinzelman Lucks died November 3, 2008. She was born November 14, 1906 in Ohio. Interment was at Rosewood Memorial Park under the direction of Altmeyer Funeral Home.

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MABE, Thelma
FALLS MILLS, VIRGINIA: Thelma Virginia Mabe, 94, died June 13, 2006 at Tazewell Community Hospital. She was born September 14, 1911 in Falls Mills to William Robert Sarver and Bertie Tabor Sarver Danley. She was a member of the Falls Mills Christian Church. She is survived by a son, James C. Mabe (Connie) of Moneta; two daughters, Zelma Lanier and Evelyn Perdue, both of Falls Mills; a daughter-in-law, Alberta Mabe of Falls Mills; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude R. Mabe; a son, Charles W. Mabe; her parents; a sister, Pearle Sarver; and two brothers, Aubrey Sarver and Paul Sarver. Services were held at the Falls Mills Christian Church. Interment was at Harry Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Memorial Mortuary.

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MACK, Louisiana King
AXTON, VIRGINIA: Louisiana King Mack, 81, died June 17, 2009. She was born August 13, 1929 to Marshall King and Lucy Hairston King. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Mack of Winston-Salem, NC, Lorraine Mack of Axton, and Theresa Edwards of Penhook; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Floyd Mack; a daughter, Deloris Ann Gant; two sons, James Calvin Mack and Thomas Floyd Mack, Jr.; and her parents. Burial was at Carver Memorial Gardens by Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home.

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MALLORY , Magdalene
ROCHELLE, VIRGINIA: Magdalene Cox Mallory, 94, died December 11, 2008 at Dogwood Village in Orange. She was born August 18, 1914 in Spotsylvania County to Joseph J. and Mary A. Adkins Cox. She was a former weaver at the American Silk Mill, and attended Bethel Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Willie B. Mallory, Jr. (Norene) of Orange; a sister, Edith Chewning of Spotsylvania; 4 step-grandsons; 10 step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie B. Mallory, Sr.; her parents; and six brothers, Edward, Jesse, James, Luther, Alvin, and Ernest Cox. Interment was at Graham Cemetery in Orange by Preddy Funeral Home.

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MAPLES, Mary Jane
CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA: Mary Jane Maples, 59, died March 29, 2008. She is survived by a son, James Maples; a daughter, Angela Weaver and husband Rob; and her brothers, James, Ed, David, Mickey, Charles and Raymond Blanton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Maples; a son, Michael A. Blanton; and her parents, Alex Clarke Blanton and Florence Eva Blanton. Interment was at Powell Valley Memorial Park with arrangements by Morrissett Funeral Home.

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MAROULIS, Thrasivoulos
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Thrasivoulos G. "Tracy" Maroulis, formerly of Norfolk, died February 21, 2011 in Waynesboro. He was the son of the late George and Nina Maroulis of Norfolk. Survivors include several cousins in Virginia, Georgia, Greece and England. A funeral service was held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and a Trisagion service was held at the Norfolk chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments.

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MARSHALL, Molly
INDIAN VALLEY, VIRGINIA: Molly Marshall, 100, died September 4, 1982. She was born August 3, 1882 in Virginia. Survivors include a son, Neely Marshall of Indian Valley; a daughter, Lovetta Marshall of Indian Valley; a brother, Tommy Wright of Hillsville; 12 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. Burial was at Marshall Cemetery under the direction of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

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MARTIN, George W., Sr.
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: George W. "Doc" Martin, Sr., 78, died December 14, 1983 at Woodmont Nursing Home. He was a retired accountant. Survivors include a son, George W. Martin, Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; a daughter, Dorothy Ann Vanderlip of Charlotte, NC; and 7 grandchildren. Services were held at St. George's Episcopal Church. His body was donated to medical science.

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McCLAIN, Bertha
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA: Bertha P. McClain, 87, died March 10, 2005 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Tom W. Parker and Etta Wells Parker. She attended Great Bridge Baptist Church, where she led a women's Bible study group, and served as past president of the Chesapeake Christian Women's Club. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Douglas W. McClain; a daughter, Linda Wright (Gary) of Chesapeake; a brother, William T. Parker; 2 grandchildren; and a close friend, Norma Wiggins. Interment was at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens under the direction of Oman Funeral Home.

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McCORD, Kathyrn
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Kathyrn F. McCord died January 8, 2001 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1910. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lodholz of Ferguson, MO; two sons, Michael H. McCord of Marion, and Theodore B. McCord, Jr. of Centreville; and 5 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Theodore B. McCord, Sr. Services were held at Truro Episcopal Church. Inurnment was at Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg under the direction of Everly Funeral Home.

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McCRONE, Marie
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Marie Musgrove McCrone died September 14, 2003. She was born September 16, 1927 in Charlotte, NC to Lewis S. and Marie Robey Musgrove. She graduated from Sweet Briar College. She was a member of the Richmond Christadelphian Hall and the Sweet Briar Alumnae Association, and was a former member of the Junior League. Survivors include three daughters, Sherry Martin (Robert) of Farmville, Susan Lancaster (William J.) of Roanoke, and Margaret Frank (Tommy W. Frank, Jr.) of Houston, TX; and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. McCrone. Arrangements were handled by Woody Funeral Home.

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MESSICK, Frank
PARKSLEY, VIRGINIA: Frank L. Messick, 90, died June 8, 2004 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, VA. He was born August 8, 1913 in Delaware. He formerly lived in Bloxom, VA. He was the husband of Kathleen T. Messick. Services were held at the Bloxom United Methodist Church. Interment with Masonic rites was at Liberty Cemetery in Parksley under the direction of Williams Funeral Home.

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MILLARD, James G.
BRISTOL, VIRGINIA: James Garness Millard, 67, died October 11, 2009. He was the son of the late James Garness and Fannie Virginia Little Millard. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a Presbyterian. He is survived by six sisters, Peggy Cantrell of Richlands, VA, Joan Carrier of Bristol, TN, Gail Boughers and Brenda Swiney of Bluff City, TN, and Patty Bostic and Linda Scardo of Bristol, VA; a brother, Dan Millard of Blountville, TN; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Robert Lynn Millard. Interment was at Moore's Cemetery under the direction of Akard Funeral Home.

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MILLER, Jennifer
HILTONS, VIRGINIA: Jennifer Page Miller, infant, died May 16, 1966 at Holston Valley Community Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Miller; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Miller of Gate City; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bralley of Hiltons; her maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. P.J. Robinette of Clinchport; and her maternal great-grandparents, Mrs. Ellen Bralley of Kingsport, and Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Weatherly of Hiltons.

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MILLSAP, Ethel
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA: Ethel Millsap, 98, died July 24, 2008. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Lillian Singleton of Bristol, VA; 8 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Knollkreg Memorial Park under the direction of Farris Funeral Service.

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MONROE, Eloise
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Eloise Monroe, 73, died November 19, 2009. She was born December 19, 1935. She is survived by four sons; five daughters; two sisters; a daughter-in-law; three sons-in-law; 21 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Monroe; and a daughter, Ella Bagley. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery with arrangements by Scott-Lightfoot Funeral Chapel.

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MOORE, Viola
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA: Viola Melvin Wallace Moore, 80, died September 26, 1996 at her residence. She retired from Colonial Williamsburg. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Lightfoot, where she was an usher and deaconess. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Moore, Sr. of Williamsburg; six sons, James Frazier of Goldsboro, NC, and Larry, John, Raymond, Robert, and Herbert Moore, Jr., all of Williamsburg; six daughters, Rosa Bragg of Richmond, and Carolyn and Beulah Roane, and Sylvia, Charlotte and Ann Moore, all of Williamsburg; two brothers, James Melvin of Richmond, and Charles Melvin of Philadelphia, PA; a sister, Rev. Florence Melvin of Philadelphia, PA; 26 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Zion Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.

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MORRIS, Elizabeth
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA: Elizabeth L. Morris, 69, died December 8, 2009 at DePaul Hospital. She was born February 22, 1940 in Ivor, VA to Horace B. and Ethel S. Lane. She was a retired beautician with 35 years of service, and was a member of the Good News Worship Center. Survivors include a son, Orace J. "Jello" Lane (Lavern); a brother, Horace Lane, Jr.; a sister, Ruth D. Patterson; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Roosevelt Memorial Park under the direction of Metropolitan Funeral Service.

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MORRIS, Leyier
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRINIA: Leyier Morris, 75, died November 8, 1989 at Sentara Hampton General Hospital. She was a New Kent County native. She is survived by a son, Eddie Morris of Newport News; two daughters, Margorie Morris and Queen Morgan, both of Newport News; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Hampton National Cemetery with arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Note: There is an individual buried at Hampton National Cemetery with the same death date under the name Lil Morris.

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MORTON, Louisa
WARSAW, VIRGINIA: Louisa Lay Morton, 92, died March 31, 2009. She is survived by a son, Rev. Woolridge Brown Morton III of Waterford; three daughters, Marion Morton Carroll of Baltimore, MD, Louisa Morton Chute of Tappahannock, and Lucie Morton Garrett of Broad Run; 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woolridge Brown Morton, Jr. Services were held at St. John's Epsicopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Welch Funeral Home.

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MOSBY, Rose
GREENWOOD, VIRGINIA: Rose Ann Mosby died July 24, 1930 at her residence. She was survived by a son; four daughters; two sisters; a brother; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Union Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery.

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MOSES, William S.
CAPEVILLE, VIRGINIA: William Stanley Moses died February 26, 2003. He was born December 29, 1919 to the late Thomas Moses and Bessie Smith Moses. He was employed in construction and carpentry, and worked with Labor Construction Local #50 in Princeton, NJ. He retired and returned to Virginia, where he farmed. He enjoyed fishing, horses, and the outdoors. He attended Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. He is survived by eight children, William Moses, Jr. (Leatrice) of Trenton, NJ, Bessie Parker (Willie) of Hampton, Thomas Moses (Delores) of Willingboro, NJ, Gloria Jean Noland (Normando) of Philadelphia, PA, Miles Moses (Barbara) of Robbinsville, NJ, Randy Moses of Newport News, Marsel Logan and friend Matt of Hampton, and Antoinette Quinones (Rutilio) of Burlington, NJ; a sister, Georgia Watty of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Samuel Moses of Norfolk; a brother-in-law, Walter Townsend, Sr.; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church Cemetery with arrangements by John O. Morris Funeral Home.

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MOTHERSHEAD, Garnett
FONESWOOD, VIRGINIA: Garnett W. Mothershead, 90, died November 30, 2009. He was born January 19, 1919. He served with the Farmers Home Administration, and was an elder emeritus at Ephesus Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen Martin (Bill) of Montross; a son, Gerald W. Mothershead (Susan) of Montross; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Auburn B. Mothershead; and a great-grandson. Services were held at Ephesus Christian Church. Interment was at the church cemetery under the direction of Welch Funeral Home.

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MULFORD, Jean
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA: Jean Anderson Mulford, 84, died December 27, 2006. She was born February 1, 1922 to the late Hampton and Tina Pittman Anderson. She was a retired secretary for the Virginian-Pilot. She attended Bethlehem Christian Church, and was a former member of the Suffolk Garden Club and the King's Fork Women's Club. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kem J. and Danny Martin of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Olive Branch Cemetery with arrangements by R.W. Baker and Co. Funeral Home.

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MUSTARD, Vance
DUBLIN, VIRGINIA: Vance Weldon Mustard, 97, died October 17, 2005 at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. He was born June 22, 1908 to Rush and Bessie King Mustard. He retired from the Radford Arsenal, and had also been a longtime coal miner. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW. He enjoyed working with concrete. Survivors include a son, James Mustard (Sylvia) of Pulaski; a daughter, Bette Twiggs of Springfield, OH; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mason Mustard; and two sisters, Viola Wolf and Naomi White. Interment was at Hunter's Cemetery with arrangements by A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home.

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NAKUTIS, Jonas
RADFORD, VIRGINIA: Jonas Nakutis, 65, died November 21, 2007. He was born September 18, 1942 to Feliksas and Olga Yacaviciute Nakutis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include two sisters and brother-in-law, Regina Howard of Radford, and Aleksandra and Gerald Jedrzejak of Mountain Home, AR; 5 nieces and nephews; and 6 great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg under the direction of Mullins Funeral Home.

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NAPIER, Anna
DRYDEN, VIRGINIA: Anna Wray Napier, 77, died February 6, 2009 at Lonesome Pine Hospital. She was born May 23, 1931 to Noah and Grace Looney Mullins. She was a nurse for over 45 years, having worked for Lee General Hospital, and later for Dr. H.A. Kinser, Dr. Chanda Varandani, and Dr. Hossein Faiz. She attended Valley View Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Napier of Dryden; a brother, Howard Mullins (Doris) of London, KY; a sister-in-law, Opal Mullins of Big Stone Gap; a nephew; three nieces; and other relatives and friends, including Bill and Maxine Collins, Velma Ely, and Shirley Orr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Napier; her parents; three brothers, Kermit Mullins, Quinton Mullins, and Foster Mullins; and a sister, Helen Gilbert. Interment was at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway with arrangements by Sturgill Funeral Home.

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NICOL, Mary
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Mary J. Nicol died November 20, 1863. She was born March 30, 1828. She was survived by her husband, Aylett Nicol. Burial was at Brentsville Cemetery.

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NIDAY, Marcelle
WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: Marcelle Esther Niday, 80, died December, 5, 2007. She was born July 6, 1927 to the late James Maurice and Mary Stinespring Collette. She was a retired executive secretary for Crompton Manufacturing with 36 years of service, and was a former employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She also worked at the Waynesboro Public Library. She attended the First Baptist Church of Waynesboro, and was a member of the Alpha Chi Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Calvin E. Niday; two sons, Mark D. Niday of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Steven E. Niday of Front Royal; three daughters, Teresa Gilliam and Mindy Nodine, both of Waynesboro, and Lisa N. Botkin of Staunton; two sisters, Mabel Harris of Minneapolis, MN, and Gaye Breeden of Waynesboro; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, John Paul Niday; and her parents. Interment was at Augusta Memorial Park with arrangements by Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Home.

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NOXON, Charlie W., Sr.
CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA: Charlie W. Noxon, Sr., 86, died August 23, 2007. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Alice W. Noxon; two sons, Jonathan B. Noxon (Kelly) and William L. Noxon (Teresa); a daughter, Patricia N. Bultje (Warren); 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charlie W. Noxon, Jr. Interment was at Dale Memorial Park.

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NUNNENKAMP, Josephine
McLEAN, VIRGINIA: Josephine Vidiri Nunnenkamp, 80, died April 18, 2009. She was born December 29, 1928. She was the mother of William Nunnenkamp, Paul Nunnenkamp, Robert Nunnenkamp, and Kenneth Nunnenkamp; and the sister of Alfred and Virginia Vidiri. She had 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Nunnenkamp. Interment was at Fairfax Memorial Park under the direction of Money and King Funeral Home.

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OLAH, Grace
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA: Grace Curling Olah, 88, died January 14, 2007. She was born February 9, 1918 in South Norfolk to the late James Fletcher Curling and Martha Mattie Curling. She was a retired cafeteria manager for the Chesapeake Public Schools, and was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. She served over 3600 volunteer hours at Chesapeake General Hospital. She is survived by nine children, Elizabeth Scarborough (Fred), Margaret Lanier (Sam), Robert Olah (Marie), Richard Olah (Elaine), Arline Ferrell (Bill), Tommy Olah, Nicholas Olah (Carolyn), Eugene Olah (Linda), and Linda Yount (Ralph); 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and her close friends, Dee and Hulda Sorey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Olah; a son, Eugene David Olah; and a daughter-in-law, Joan Olah. Interment was at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens by Oman Funeral Home.

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OLD, Ethel
PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA: Ethel Mae Old, 92, died February 28, 2011 at a Suffolk nursing home. She was born August 5, 1918. She was a retired bookkeeper for CPC International-Skippy. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a longtime Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Portsmouth, and was a volunteer for the Portsmouth Friends of the Library and the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Ellen Lewis (Vernon); 3 grandsons; 8 great-grandchildren; and a nephew. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Sturtevant Funeral Home.

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OLINGER, Oscar R., Jr.
BEALETON, VIRGINIA: Oscar Remington Olinger, Jr., 80, died August 28, 2008. He was born December 6, 1927 to son of Oscar Olinger, Sr. and Mary Parkey Payne Olinger. He worked for Con Tel, Safeway, Lorton Correctional Facility, Food Lion, and Wal-Mart. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Allen Olinger of Bealeton, and Perry Lee Olinger of Remington; two brothers; Robert Eugene Olinger, and Aubrey James Olinger, both of Bealeton; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Remington Cemetery by Moser Funeral Home.

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ORELLANA, Dino A.
VIENNA, VIRGINIA: Dino Alberto Orellana, 28, died October 27, 2007. He was born April 15, 1979. He was the husband of Cristina Orellana; the father of Emily Orellana; the son of Victor and Lidia Orellana; and the brother of Nicole Orellana. He was also survived by other relatives and friends. Services were held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Interment was at National Memorial Park under the direction of Money and King Funeral Home.

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ORRIN, Julius
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: Julius W. Orrin, 79, died February 2, 1993 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. He was a longtime resident of Toledo, OH, where he was president of International Credit Service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Althaus Orrin; a daughter, Laurel Orrin Dedes of Charlottesville; a son, Michael Orrin of Maumee, OH; and 3 grandchildren. Entombment was at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Toledo, OH by Ansberg-West Funeral Home.

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PADGETT, Alice
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA: Alice Robinson Padgett, 97, died June 16, 2005. She was born June 22, 1907 to the late Inzie C. Robinson and Mary Dodd Robinson. She was a longtime Alexandria resident and a member of Jehoash Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, William E. Padgett of Florida; two brothers, George Robinson of Madison, and Earl Robinson of Frederick, MD; a granddaughter; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl C. Padgett; and two sisters, Mary Susan Mercer and Pearl Kirkland. Services were held at Jehoash Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria by Moser Funeral Home.

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PALLANT, June
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: June B. Pallant, 83, died August 21, 2009 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She was born June 1, 1926. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Chesnutt (Charles), and Terry Gough (David), all of Alexandria; a son, Lawrence Pallant of Alexandria; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Pallant. Interment was at Mount Comfort Cemetery by Cunningham Funeral Home.

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PARKER, Eva
SMITHFIELD, VIRGINIA: Eva Mae Mayo Parker, 79, died September 1, 1994. She was born October 14, 1916 in Florida. She was a member of the Unity Church in Panama City. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Benny H. and Sandy Poole of Smithfield; a brother, Cecil W. Mayo; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Vickery Cemetery in Jackson County, FL with arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

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PARSONS, Marjorie
DUFFIELD, VIRGINIA: Marjorie Parsons, 75, died February 10, 2009. She was born June 11, 1933 in Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Cecil Parsons; her children; her siblings; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Wallens Creek Covenant Church in Stickleyville. Arrangements were handled by Sturgill Funeral Home.

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PATTERSON, Gladys
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA: Gladys Horton Patterson, 86, died November 27, 2009. She was born August 6, 1923 to Wyllie Lafayette Horton and Lola Mae Smyth Horton. Survivors include two sons, William Paul Patterson, Jr. (Debra) of Raleigh, NC, and George L. Patterson of Farmville; four daughters, Doris Hardison of Richmond, and Nancy (Tommy) Payne, Connie (Bubba) Dandridge, and Janet Patterson, all of Powhatan; a sister, Ruth Southall of Farmville; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paul Patterson; and her parents. Interment was at Trinity Memorial Gardens under the direction of Shorter Funeral Home.

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PAYNE, Salem
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Salem Payne, 74, died November 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA to Raife Payne and Patsy Fuller. He retired from American of Martinsville with 40 years of service. Survivors include four sons, Christopher Payne of Roanoke, VA, Mark (Katrina) Payne of Homerville, GA, and Dennis Carter and Sherman (Margaret) Payne, all of Martinsville; three daughters, Jeanette Preston of Roanoke, Rochelle (Marvin) McKenzie of Chatham, and Vanessa Hairston of Pennsylvania; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Richard Payne. Interment was at the Dickerson Family Cemetery in Axton under the direction of Hines Funeral Services.

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PENCE, Floyd W.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Floyd W. Pence died October 27, 2006. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard following 25 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Charlotte Pence; a daughter, Cheryl McClain; four sons, Brian, John, Donald, and Floyd Pence, Jr.; three sisters; four brothers; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen C. Pence. Arrangements were handled by Nelsen Funeral Home.

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PENLEY, Charlene
RICHLANDS, VIRGINIA: Charlene Ellen Penley, 65, died September 23, 2007 at her home. She was born in Russell County to Earl and Maude Osborne Compton. She is survived by a son, Mark Penley of Ohio; three daughters, Tammy Penley, Rita Penley, and Sandy Piper, all of Ohio; a brother, Jim Compton (Velda) of Swords Creek; three sisters, Ruth Ferrell of Cedar Bluff, and Carolyn Childress (Jack) and Brenda Compton, all of Richlands; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ted Compton; and a sister, Helen Meade. Interment was at Greenhills Memory Gardens with arrangements by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home.

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PERKINS, Henry
RICHLANDS, VIRGINIA: Henry Lee Perkins, 63, died April 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1944 in Russell County, VA to Harrison and Mallie Dye Perkins. He was one of 14 children. He worked as a coal miner at Jewell Smokeless for 25 years, and formerly worked at Cook Signs and CLA. He attended Richlands First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include five stepchildren; four sisters, Ester Gray of Castlewood, Nettie Price of Swords Creek, Trula Fields of Martinsville, and Margaret Clark of Crossnore, NC; two brothers, Guy Perkins of Belton, SC, and Franklin Perkins of Greenville, SC; 5 step-grandchildren; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Plaster Perkins; his parents; two sisters; and five brothers. Interment was at Bostic Call Cemetery.

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PHENIX, Frances
CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA: Frances F. Phenix, 82, died June 8, 2006. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathlyne and Scott Wilson; a brother, Ruffus Foutz, Jr.; a sister, Shirley Walker; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Phenix. Interment was at the Crewe City Cemetery under the direction of Morrissett Funeral Home.

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PHILLIPS, Sarah
DUNBAR, VIRGINIA: Sarah Elizabeth Stidham Phillips, 79, died March 8, 1963. Survivors include three sons, Leonard Phillips of Dunbar, Andy Phillips of Marion, and Oliver Phillips of Appalachia; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Sturgill of Appalachia, Mrs. Bill Gardner of Hiltons, and Mrs. Pearl Hicks of Las Vegas, NV; and a brother, Ambrose Stidham of Pound. Burial was at Canepatch Cemetery with arrangements by Gate City Funeral Home.

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PICKARD, Naida Lee
HILLSVILLE, VIRGINIA: Naida Lee Pickard, 74, died October 18, 2007. She was born October 18, 1933 to Samuel and Hazel Durfee. Survivors include a son, David Pickard of Hillsville; and 3 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Pickard; and her parents. Burial was at Isaac Banks Cemetery under the direction of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel.

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PICKETT, Dr. Elizabeth
FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA: Dr. Elizabeth Vassar Pickett, 91, died July 29, 2006. She was born October 15, 1914 to the late Oscar Levi and Mary Atkinson Vassar. She held a bachelor's degree from Farmville State Teachers College, and her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Virginia. She was an educator in the Brunswick County, Nottoway County and Prince Edward County School Systems, as well as at Prince Edward Academy. She was a longtime correspondent for the Farmville Herald. She was a member of the NSDAR and the UDC, and attended Heritage Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Lois V. Walker of Charlotte Court House, and Edith V. Gentry of Saxonville, MA; a brother, Reginald L. Vassar of Erie, PA; a cousin, Clarence O. Vassar of Black Mountain, NC; 12 nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bramel Pickett, Jr.; and a brother, Basil M. Vassar. Interment was at Westview Cemetery under the direction of Puckett Funeral Home.

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