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She was the daughter of the late Wilton Moore and Mary Green Addleman, of Dare, Va., Also preceded by her daughter, Sandra Bright Axley; and her husband of 55, years, Colen Edward Bright Sr.; and her nephew, Don Curnutte Jr., Ada was a lifetime resident of York County and was a graduate from Poquoson High School in 1942. She retired from the AG Printing Plant (Adjutant General's Corp) for the U.S. Army Transportation Dept at Fort Eustis, Va., after 40 years of service as Chief Administrator., She was dedicated and worked tirelessly for AG Printing Plant. She was a woman of great faith and devoted her life to her family, her church and her community. She was a life long member of Providence United Methodist Church and the Arnita Dawson Sunday School Class; for more than 20 years she volunteered at the York County Food Closet of St. Luke's Methodist Church, and at the York County Bargain Box; she was a devoted member of the York County Historical Society; and was a member of, The Pocahontas., Ada is survived by her son, Colen E. Bright Jr.; and his wife, Cynthia of Colonial Heights, Va.; her granddaughter, Lorraine B. Love and her husband, William of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; her grandson, Thomas E. Jennette (Buddy) and his wife, Deborah of Yorktown, Va.; her great-grandchildren, Tyler and Tatum Love of Kitty Hawk, N.C.; Christopher Cornell of Philadelphia, Pa., Robert and Matthew Cornell of Yorktown, Va.; two sisters, Pat Curnutte and her husband, Don of Fernandine Beach, Fla., and Joyce Hicks and CD Hudson of Yorktown, Va. She will be missed by her aunts, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. All who have had the pleasure of knowing her will miss her deeply., The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. The funeral service and interment be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Providence United Methodist Church, 113 Dare Road, Grafton, Va., followed by a reception at the church for family and friends., The family would like to extend their appreciation to Cheryl Mitchell and Tracy Hagley of Hope In-Home Care for the wonderful care they have given Ada., In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Providence United Methodist Church Building Fund, 113 Dare Road, Grafton, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

ALRICH, Alice R. "Bobby," 60, of Spotsylvania County died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital. Ms. Alrich was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and later received her Master's in Education from the University of Virginia. She was a past president of the Stafford Education Association. Ms. Alrich was the former Teacher of the Year at Falmouth Elementary, and traveled with Educational Delegations to China and Cuba. She was a member of the V.E.A. Fitz-Turner Commission, the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, and the Spotsylvania Women's Club. Bobby was also a member of Goshen Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Alrich Latta of Los Altos, Calif.; four nephews, John Alrich-Altman of Charlottesville, J. Dan Latta Jr. of Portland, Ore., Steven Latta of Los Angeles, Calif. and Jeffrey Latta of San Jose, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Alice Field Loving Alrich; and a sister, Ann Alrich Altman. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 8 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 7 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Spotsylvania Rescue Squad, Box 101, Spotsylvania, Va. 22553. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.

NEWPORT NEWS - Anna Loretta Dominick, 90, went peacefully to join her Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009., She had been a resident at St. Francis Nursing Center for almost four years. A native of Scranton, Pa., and longtime resident of Newark, N.J., she had been a Peninsula resident for 16 years. Mrs. Dominick had been a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church and the St. Claires Guild., She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rose Marie Dougherty; her brother, Francis Grady; and two sisters, Mary Ann George and Romaine Quinnan., Survivors include four grandchildren, Heather Mann of Spotsylvania, Va., Marie Antoinette Keller of Preston, Idaho, Michael Dougherty of Morgantown, W.Va., and William Dougherty of Blacksburg, Va.; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren., The family is appreciative of all of the nurses and staff at St. Francis for the care Anna Dominick received during her time there. The family is especially indebted to Joan Berger from Mount Carmel Catholic Church who was her Eucharistic Minister for many years. But more importantly Joan became her best friend, the second daughter she always wanted and her 'Guardian Angel!', A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at St. Francis Nursing Center, 4 Ridgewood Parkway, Newport News, with Father Lee Guarnieri officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Peninsula Memorial Park., Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Barbara B. Johnson, 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Medical University Hospital, South Carolina., Born in Newport News, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Marietta Amott Boutchard. Mrs. Johnson was the secretary and treasurer of Johnson Oil Co., She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lewis L. Johnson Jr.; two sons, Lewis L. Johnson III of Claremont, and Michael W. Johnson and wife, Susan, of Midlothian; a daughter, Dawn J. Stephens and husband, Michael, of Glen Allen; five grandchildren, Maura and Danielle Stephens, Ivy, Eva and Collin Johnson; a sister, Susan Dayspring of Deltona, Fla.; nieces and nephews., Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A great joy in her life was being a member of the Colonial Heights Dancing Grannies, and she enjoyed weekly luncheons with her special friends., A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Mr. Keith McMurdo officiating. Interment private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Food Bank or the Colonial Heights Meals on Wheels, 530 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at

Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for the Rev. Belinda Charlotte Young, 54, of 229 Edgewood St., Boiling Springs, N.C., and formerly of Martinsville, who died Dec. 1, 2009, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at High Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. The Revs. Ray Arrington and Larry Cutler will officiate. Burial will be in Old Town Memorial on Greenville Road in Galax. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour before the service Saturday. She was born Feb. 8, 1955, in Richlands to Manuel L. Hairston and Roberta Davis Hairston. She worked as an eligibility worker at the Henry-Martinsville Social Services; had been program liaison admissions coordinator at East Tennessee State University; and had been secretary at ETSU and financial specialist at First Union Bank. Young had served as associate minister at High Ridge Baptist Church in Martinsville, at Mount Carmel Church in Bristol, Tenn., and at Oldtown Baptist Church in Galax. She also had been a member of Abundant Life Ministries in Roanoke. Surviving are her husband, Rev. Clarence Young of Boiling Springs; a daughter, Roseland Maldonado of Roanoke; two sons, Ryan Hudson of Long Island, N.Y., and Joshua Wells of Boiling Springs; a sister, Roseland Gilmanot of San Antonio, Texas; six brothers, Manuel Hairston of Suffolk, Gerald Hairston of Norton, Lynn Hairston and Tony Hairston, both of Charlotte, N.C., Andre Hairston of Greensboro, N.C., and Tyrone Hairston of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; and six grandchildren. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2, Mrs. Bertha Ann Mayes Starling entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va. She was a loving and devoted wife, adopted mother, sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor and friend., Bertha was born to Fred and Missouri Elizabeth Powell Mayes on May 15, 1918, in Greensville County, Emporia, Va. Three sisters, Bessie Lane, Mattie Brannon and Josephine Mayes, and three brothers, Freddie, LeeRoy and Johnny Maye,s predeceased her. She loved working in the garden and was the devoted wife of William Starling for 56 years., At an early age, Bertha confessed Christ and united with Shiloh Baptist Church, Emporia, Va. After moving to Petersburg, Bertha joined Metropolitan Baptist and later Unity Baptist Church. Bertha always put the interest of family and friends first. The way she lived and loved should be an example for us all to follow. Bertha retired from Central State Hospital as an assistant supervisor in the Food Service Department., Bertha leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, her husband, William Starling of the home; an adopted daughter, Rozellia Dean of Petersburg, Va.; one sister, Florence Mayes of Petersburg, Va.; one brother, Samuel Mayes (Daisy) of Emporia, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Emma L. Taylor of Greensboro, N.C., and Maude Starling of Hollis, N.Y.; four devoted nieces, Lula Mayes and Bridget Berry of Petersburg, Va., Louise Neverson (Linwood) of Uniondale, N.Y., and Dora Allen of Ettrick, Va.; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends, and a devoted canine, "Sam.", "Servant of God, well done rest from thy loved employ. The battle fought, the victory won enter thy Master's joy.", Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Unity Baptist Church, 330 S. South St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Albert L. Toney Sr., pastor officiating. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park., Family, honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 1:30 p.m. at the church the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 733-8875., Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Starling online at, where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment., Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911,

Burch was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from February 1944 to May 1946. He served on the island of Iwo Jima from February 24, 1945 to April 11, 1945. He was in the Army of the Occupation of the Japanese Empire from Sept. 22, 1945, to Jan. 1, 1946. After the war, he attended the South Carolina area Trade School, and became an automobile mechanic with a shop in Lamar, S.C., He married the love of his life, Annie Mae Holmes and moved to Newport News, Va., in 1953. Burch worked at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company retiring from the X-13 Fitters in 1989 after 35 years of service. He was a loyal and faithful member of the Rising Star Christian Church where he served as a Deacon for more than 50 years. While at Rising Star, he served as the chairman of the Deacon Board for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Usher Board, the Missionary, The Pastor's Aide, The Male Chorus and the Senior Choir., He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Holmes; his daughter, Carolyn Deloris Baltimore; and his grandson, Timothy Ryan Alford., He is survived by his son, Burch Alford Jr. (Audrey) of North Easton, Mass.; two daughters, Cynthia Alford-Chancey of Hampton, Va., and Annette Bell (Darrell) of Eagle River, Ark.; seven siblings, Geraldine Doctor of Columbia, S.C., Ernestine Nichols of Newport News, Va., Edith Aaron of Hampton, Va., Virginia McKenzie of Highstown, N.J., Thomasenia Alford of Brooklyn, N.Y., George Alford, Jr. of Newport News, Va., and Julious Alford (Abby) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Michelle Walker, Reginald Baltimore, Erik Alford, K. Chiquta Alford, Buron Bell, and Malcolm Bell; eight great-grandchildren; special family friends, Berenda Coleman and Christopher McClain; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Carl Ellis Holt, Carl Ellis Holt, 87, of Esmont, died Wednesday, December 3, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center., He was born February 20, 1922, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Fred Larkin and Hattie (Gillenwater) Holt., Mr. Holt attended St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Esmont. He graduated from Scottsville High School and attended Virginia Tech before serving in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked tirelessly for Meals-on-Wheels, Boy Scouts of America and was involved with the Scottsville Bateau Festival. In 1987, he retired from Washington, D.C. Transit (Metro)., In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Atlee L. Holt and his second wife, Marjorie L. Holt; two brothers and two sisters., Survivors include two daughters, Valerie H. Cox and her husband, Larry, of Esmont and Donna H. Zimmer and her husband, Tom, of Charlottesville; four grandchildren, Cristi C. Raymond and her husband, Steve, Dana C. Childress and her husband, Michael, Danny C. Cox, Sarah C. Cook and her fiance, Steven Morris; two step-grandchildren, Alda Fers and Patrick Fers; three great-grandchildren, Caden Childress, Emerson and Jake Raymond; a brother, Fred L. Holt; and a number of nieces and nephews., A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville by the Reverend Peter T. Way. Burial will be private at Scottsville Cemetery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the funeral home., The family would like to extend special thanks to his physician, Dr. Denise Williams, his caregiver Melissa Estes and Mike Dixon for his many acts of kindness., In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Meals-on-Wheels, 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

During his career at NASA, he worked on numerous space flight programs, including the Mars Viking Lander mission, which included a one-year assignment at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., in 1976. He was also an integration manager for the Lidar In-space Technology Experiment, which flew on the space shuttle Discovery in 1994. Carroll received numerous superior accomplishment awards, including the prestigious NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal in 1993., He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters, Cara Rowland Grant and Tanya Rowland Williamson; two sons-in-law, Dr. Michael Grant and Keith Williamson; and five grandchildren, Rachel Grant, Hayley Williamson, Katelyn Grant, Benjamin Williamson, and Jacob Williamson. He is also survived by his mother, Pauline Rowland; and four siblings, Wayne Rowland, Jean Rowland Sparks Thomas, Jennings Rowland, and Betty Rowland., Carroll loved the Lord Jesus very much, and was a member of Crosswalk Community Church, where he volunteered many hours of his time assisting with building repairs and renovation. He was unabashedly a man of courage and faith, and often encouraged his physicians and nurses to believe in the Lord Jesus., Carroll, or "Papaw" as he was known to many, will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, his tenacious love for life, and his devotion to his wife and family. All who knew them were impacted by Carroll and Shirley's love for one another. Nothing made Carroll any happier than to be surrounded by his grandchildren. They have many happy memories of being with their Nana and Papaw at the beach, the neighborhood pool, Disney World, and many occasions at home playing pool, having cookouts, and playing games together.

Deaun Ruth Dye Brockmyre We mourn the loss of our treasured daughter, wife, mother and friend but give thanks in the assurance that our beloved, Deaun is rejoicing with her Lord and Savior. Deaun Ruth Dye Brockmyre, age 44, went to Heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, following an automobile accident. Deaun was loved by many for her sweet gentle spirit and generous heart. She was born in Richmond, Va., and had worked as a nurse and case manager at Bristol Regional Medical Center before devoting her time to raising and home schooling her children. She was a member of St. Peter Presbyterian Church and a shining example of faith and devotion. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Andrew Brockmyre, MD; five daughters, Heather Bailey and husband Ryan of Lexington, Va., Isabel, Bliss, Maeve and Ellianna Brockmyre; three sons, Calvin, Christopher and Benjamin Brockmyre; her parents, Dr. Daniel and Phyllis Compton Dye of Bristol Tennessee; one brother, Eric Daniel Dye and wife Mandy Mink Dye of Knoxville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Bristol Virginia, with R.C. Sproul Jr., Laurence Windham, Wayne Hays and Mark Dewey officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 8 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Brockmyre.

Delores Yvonne Johnson, affectionately known as "Bonnie," of 913 Weaver Ave., Petersburg, Va., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at the Golden Living Center, Battlefield Park. She was born Dec. 29, 1949, in Petersburg, Va. She was the daughter of the late Richard McKay Johnson Jr. and Bertha Johnson Battle., Delores was a member of the Mount Poole Baptist Church, Ford, Va. She was a graduate of Peabody High School and attended Virginia State University College (now University), majoring in biology. Delores was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Richard M. Johnson III, in February 2009., She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted mother, Bertha L. Johnson Battle of Petesburg; two brothers, James G. Battle (Felita) of Richmond, Larry A. Battle (Cheryl) of Petersburg; two sisters, Carolyn J. Burwell and Carmen C. Jackson, both of Petersburg; four aunts, Grosalean H. Talley, Edmonia H. Lewis, both of Petersburg, Bessie Johnson and Faustina Johnson, both of Birmingham, Ala.; one uncle, Walter Hill of Ford; loving nieces, Dr. Sheilandice Holmes of Petersburg, Camille Royal (the Rev. Keith), April Brown, Requita Williams of Petersburg, Taylor Battle of Richmond, Awnya and Checora Battle of Petersburg; great-nieces, Asjah and Tiara Royal of Chester; great-nephews, Christopher and Justin Royal of Chesters; many cousins; devoted friends, among them devoted, Helen Diggs, Sydney Price, Marguerite Price and family of Petersburg, Bert Nichols of Ruther Glen, Va., A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the Petersburg Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the the Rev. Bernard Channey officiating. Burial will commence at the Mount Poole Baptist Church Cemetery, Ford, Va. Public viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home., Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, (804) 863-4411.

Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for Demrus Marie Thompson, 68, of 3585 Golf Course Road, Spencer, who died Dec. 2, 2009, at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church in Spencer with Elder Carl Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the Edwards-Redd family cemetery in Ridgeway. The family will receive friends at the church for a half hour before the service Monday. Thompson was born Sept. 22, 1941, in Spencer to James D. Edwards and Marie E. Reid Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Thompson; a son, Ronald Tucker; two sisters, Shelia Scales and Pamela Edwards; and two brothers, Kenneth and Stanley Edwards. She graduated from Patrick Central High School and retired after 20 years as a cook with the Beecher School District in Flint, Mich. She was a member of Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church in Spencer and was church clerk for a number of years. Surviving are a son, Richard D. Tucker of Spencer; a brother, Barry Edwards of Flint; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Stanfield-Miller Funeral Home in Martinsville is in charge of arrangements.

It's Monday, November 30, 2009, and Donald Lewis East, of Roanoke, Va., is walking side-by-side with his Heavenly Father, our Lord and Savior. Don is celebrating in God's presence at the age of 76. He was a gifted musician. A natural chordsman, he played rhythm guitar for such bands as The Divots, The Coordinators, and The Royal Kings. In 1968 Don was "born again" and moved to Lexington, Ky., where he played for a Christian band called The Contenders. He would later continue his ministry through music with the band Truth and the Coeburn Christian Family Band. He wrote several songs such as "Let Us Thank Him" and "Kingdom Clan." But Don's greatest gift was his ability to minister and fellowship with the youth. He called them his "Rookies" or "Rookettes." Don opened "God's Tree House," a building where the youth could play sports guided by Christian leadership. In 1985 Don moved back to Virginia and continued with his youth ministry. Don was blessed with the gift of creativity. He could make something out of nothing and turn it into a masterpiece. He would share this creativity with his "Rookies." Don was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; and three brothers. Don's legacy continues to live through numerous nieces and nephews; rookies and rookettes. The family wishes a heartfelt thank you to Dr. William Ward and everyone at Salem Health and Rehab. A celebration of Don's life will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Mike Lauridsen of Parkway Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100., Make a memorial contribution

Eddie Hyatt BRISTOL, Tenn. Eddie Hyatt, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the Wellmont Hospice House. Eddie was born March 20, 1946, in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late William and Annie Stine Hyatt. He lived in the Bristol area all his life and was a former employee of Roberts Tire and Monroe Hardware. Mr. Hyatt was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Phipps. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Mary Hyatt; son, Scott Hyatt and Ann; daughters, Tina Ward and Mike, Amanda Ward Cochran and husband Mikie; grandchildren, Justin Morris, Caleb Hyatt, Katie Hyatt and Megan Hyatt; one special great-grandson, Zayle Cochran; sisters, Charlene Littleford, Juanita Mitchell and Nancy Chapman; brother, Billy Hyatt and wife Shirley; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Hyatt will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in the Weaver Family Care Center with Rev. Gary Garland and Elder Lewis Kiger officiating. The Weaver Family Care Center is located on Seventh Street, across from Weaver Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Weaver Family Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be registered by visiting, Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home.

Eddie L. Wood was set free from Alzheimer's and cancer on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Birch Gardens Nursing Facility in Augusta County. He was a man who put faith and family above all else., Born on July 5, 1926, in Albemarle County, Eddie was the eighth of nine children of Stuard Grayson and Anna McAllister Wood. Preceding him in death were five brothers and their wives, Ervin and Ruth of Ivy, Thomas and Louise of Albemarle County, Stuard and Virginia of Waynesboro, Kenneth and Ann of Crozet, and Fulton and Ellen of Ivy; and a brother-in-law, Morrison Willis of Ivy., Following high school, Eddie was a member of the United States Army and spent several months on duty at the Sugamo Prison in Japan. He then began his higher education, attending both Bridgewater College and Virginia Tech for his undergraduate work. He received his Master's degree in Resource Management from the University of Montana., Eddie spent more than 30 years working for the United States Department of Agriculture in Soil and Water Conservation. Stewardship of the earth was his mission. He designed more than 50 ponds in Albemarle County alone. Eddie was also the primary designer of the Mountain Run Dam Project in Culpeper County., He enjoyed international travel as a part of his job as well, advising the governments in Ecuador and Thailand on agricultural projects. He served as the State Conservationist in both Maine and Kentucky before retiring to Albemarle County in 1983., Eddie is survived by his wife, Norma Dukes, whom be married on May 2, 1950, in Maryland; and by two daughters and their husbands, Paula and Peter Welch of Crozet, and Trinlie Wood and Mark Allen of Madison County. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren, Erin Wood, of Richmond, Virginia, Adam Welch of Crozet, Virginia, Amber Allen of Hampton, Virginia, Chase Welch and his wife, Meg, of Chicago, currently serving in the United States Marine Corps, and Dos Allen of Boston, Massachusetts. Also surviving are two sisters, Lucille Willis of Augusta County, and JoLee and her husband, B.B. Hanger of Staunton; and brother, Dan, and his wife, Catherine, of Waynesboro., While Eddie enjoyed golf and hunting, and an avid community gardener, his family was his passion. His constant reminder to all of his family was, "We are so blessed!", No matter where he lived, Eddie was always active in the church, serving many years at Mountain Plain Baptist Church, and the Crozet Baptist Church locally. He taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was a deacon. His deep reverence for faith, family, and the earth was evident to those around him., Funeral services will be held at the Crozet Baptist Church 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009. Burial will follow at Mountain Plain Cemetery with the Reverend David Collyer officiating. Following the interment, friends are invited to return to Crozet Baptist for food and fellowship with the family., In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Eddie L. Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund to benefit Virginia college students who pursue an agricultural degree. Gifts may be sent to: Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District 706G Forrest Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Attn: Garnett Mellen., Anderson Funeral Service of Crozet is handling arrangements.

She was born in Rocky Mount, N.C., on Dec. 18, 1922, and lived in Hampton the majority of her life., Edna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jesse Matthew Marlowe; her daughter, DeLora Marlowe Dollar; and her grandson, Dr. Mathew David Dollar., She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Dean and Eileen Marlowe, and Kimball and Cathy Marlowe; and her daughter, Rae Nell Marlowe; and her son-in-law, Dr. James Dollar, all of Newport News. Also left to cherish her memory are her brother and sister, Colin Sholar and Ruth Medley, both of North Carolina. Edna is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren., Edna's family will lovingly remember and miss her frequent phone calls to check on everyone's health and welfare., Edna was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints., The family will receive friends and family at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1510 Todds Lane, Hampton, on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m.; a funeral service will follow at the church at 11 a.m. Internment will be at Parklawn-Wood Memorial Park. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Sody attended Hampton High School and joined the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was very proud of his service to his country in the 8th Air Force and his country recognized his extraordinary and courageous service 58 years later by awarding him the Distinguished Flying Cross. The 8th Air Force was an important entity in his life and he enjoyed traveling to reunion events throughout the country., Upon his return from military service at the end of the war, he became a devoted family man and was self employed as a successful general contractor. He claimed to have been the first person to drive through the Hampton Roads Tunnel tasked with hauling materials needed on the other side. Even more remarkable was that he had to drive a dump truck backwards, avoiding scaffolding and workmen the entire length., Sody was a founding member of the Fox Hill Recreation Association and integral in the design and building of the Francis Asbury Softball Park. He loved Fox Hill Fastpitch Softball and traveled the country to National tournaments in support of his team. He was very involved in his community and was a member of the Fox Hill Volunteer Fire Department for 63 years, the Fox Hill Historical Society, American Legion Post 48 and Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church., Sody was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Marvin and Nina Smith, siblings Marshall Smith, Frances Rubrecht and Geraldine Kastleberg. He was also preceded by the love of his life Mary Smith, his wife of 66 years., He is survived by daughter Joy Long and husband the Honorable R. Bruce Long, son Craig Smith and wife Christy, grandchildren Cameron and Ashley (Victoria) Long, Leslie (Joshua) Cumbow and Kyle Smith. Sody is also survived by four beloved great-grandsons Conner, Corey, Gavin and Ethan Long, brother-in-law Dr. John Watson and his wife Debbie, sister-in-law Anna Marie Smith and several nieces and nephews., The family would like thank the caring staff at York Convalescent Home and Mary Immaculate Hospital for their compassion and assistance., In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to a favorite charity.

Elizabeth Mace Hoffman was born September 30, 1922, in Craigsville, Virginia, to Abby Vera Colvin Mace and William Marshall Mace. She had five brothers and one sister., She was married to George Tate Hoffman from New York. She resided in Waynesboro Virginia for most of her adult life and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was very active in her church. She performed many acts of charity. The one thing she loved most in the World was her family. She lived the last 18 months in an assistant living (Merrill Gardens) in Tuscaloosa Alabama. She died on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa., Three daughters and their families survive her, Brenda Darlene Hoffman Hall of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, and her son, Christopher Anthony Hall of Washington, D.C. and daughter, Sonya J. Hall and her husband, Eric Smeal, of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, and Sonya's daughters, Abby Elizabeth and Harleigh Lee., Carol Ann Hoffman Cole and her husband, James Walker Cole Jr. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and their children, James Walker Cole III and his wife, Calie Cole of Birmingham, Alabama and their children, James Walker IV, Maggie Lyle, Lauren Merideth, and Bailey Jane Cole. Shelton Spencer and his wife, Leaf Oswalt Cole of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Christopher Dale Cole of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Ashley Ann Cole and husband Matthew Todd Mowry of Tuscaloosa, Alabama., Shirley Elizabeth Hoffman Monroe and her husband, S. Dale Monroe, of Stuart Florida, their children, Matthew Tate Monroe of Stuart, Florida, Amy Elizabeth Monroe and her husband, John Wason of Evergreen, Colorado; and their daughter, Makayla Elizabeth Wason., Services will be in the chapel of McDow Funeral Home 10 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, followed by the dedication of the grave at Augusta Memorial Park in Waynesboro, Virginia. The Presiding Bishop will be Matthew Hoy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Waynesboro Virginia., Pallbearers will be James Walker Cole Jr., S. Dale Monroe, James W. Cole III, Christopher A. Hall, Shelton Spencer Cole, Christopher Anthony Hall, and Matthew Tate Monroe., In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to the Hospice in your area.

Elizabeth Wright Harlow, 76, of Charlottesville died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at a local care facility., She was born October 14, 1933, in Wytheville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Ernest Wright and Minnie Burnette Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mac Murphy Harlow; two sons, Jack P. Harlow and Jeff D. Harlow; three sisters, Goldie Addcock, Ailene Furrow and Martha Meredith; and three brothers, Graham Wright, Lacey Wright and Monroe Wright., Mrs. Harlow was a member of Effort Baptist Church., Surviving her are three sons, Don M. Harlow of Forest, Virginia, Charles M. Harlow of Palmyra and Curtis D. Harlow of New York; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred Pugh of Charlottesville, Juanita Harlow of Charlottesville, Gertrude Bourne of Palmyra and Ruby Hypes of Richmond; and two brothers, Marshall Wright of Charlottesville and Larry Wright of Delaware., A graveside funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at Effort Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Sidney Craig officiating., The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2009, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home., The family extends their special thanks and gratitude to the administration and staff of Trinity Mission for their professional and compassionate care given to Mrs. Harlow., The family suggests that any desired memorial contributions be made to the Trinity Mission Patient Care Fund, 1150 Northwest Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901.

ROHRER, Emalene Reynolds, 98, a Jessamine County native and longtime Nicholasville resident, died peacefully at her retirement community in Richmond, Va., Tuesday after a brief illness. Mrs. Rohrer, a graduate of Nicholasville High school, worked for many years as a telephone operator in Nicholasville, and served as chief operator until the telephone system was converted to dial in 1958. In recent years she spent much of her time doing genealogical research, helping people from across the United States trace ancestors in Jessamine County back into the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite her age, she used the Internet and e-mail in her work. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert K. Rohrer Jr.; her parents, Lindsay J. and Smylie Burton Reynolds; and by two brothers, Rice and Willy Reynolds. Mrs. Rohrer is survived by a son, Bert L. Rohrer of Warsaw, Va.; and three grandchildren, Stephanie R. Mahevich of Fairfax County, Va., Charlotte C. Rohrer of Versailles, Ky. and Mark L. Rohrer of New York City. Private services will be conducted at a later date. Betts & West Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Online guestbook at BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

Gustie Hollander Hedrick, 87, of Troutville, Va., died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in the Memory Care and Enrichment Center of Richfield Retirement Community from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born on April 8, 1922, in Clinchco, Va., Gustie graduated from Crossnore School in Crossnore, N.C., and then completed her nursing education and was awarded her R.N. from Grace Hospital in Banner Elk, N.C. Most of her nursing career was spent in Roanoke, Va., where she was a top-notch and very popular private duty nurse. Her career spanned over 40 years, and she took pride in offering superb patient care. Many of her former patients stayed in touch with her, even after her retirement., Gustie loved to write, read and garden, and enjoyed the company of her cat. She passed her deep love of books and reading to her daughter, Zelma., She is survived by her husband of 60 years, L. Ray Hedrick, of Troutville, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Zelma and Charles Harris, of Pearisburg, Va.; one sister, Mamie Conkel, of Logan, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews., She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bunyan Hollander and Lettie Coffey Hollander; sisters, Lockie Rominger and Callie Foster; and brothers, Edwin Hollander, Roadman Hollander, Ivory Hollander, Paul Coffey and Mack Coffey., will be held at Oakey's East Chapel, 5188 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, Va., on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Bansemer officiating., In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to Southern Care Hospice, 5330 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, the , Central and Western Virginia, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or to a charity of your choice., Her family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of the Memory Care and Enrichment Center at Richfield Retirement Community for their caring and tireless care of Gustie. Thanks also to the staff and volunteers of Southern Care Hospice for their hard work and support during Gustie's final illness. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909., Make a memorial contribution

Helen Kathryn Medica, 74, of Scottsville, Virginia, died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at her home with her loving family at her side., She was born May 29, 1935, in New York City, the daughter of Marguerite and James Barry Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Monaghan., She is survived by her husband, Adolph John; her sons, John of The Plains, Virginia, and James of Aldie, Virginia; daughters- in-law, Megan and Kimberly; and her grandchildren, John Paul, Lauren Holly and Owen Christopher., Helen grew up in New York City, graduated from Notre Dame Academy and the Katharine Gibbs School of New York. She modeled at the Ford Modeling Agency of New York through which she met and later married her husband of 52 years Adolph John. A resident of Scottsville, Virginia, for 19 years she invested her time supporting and regularly attending the St. George Catholic Church. She served as a member of the board of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville-Albemarle and participated in many local charitable functions and causes. Helen enjoyed her leisure time as a member of the Virginia Creepers Garden Club, Tri-County Riding Club and the Farmington Country Club. In addition she participated in local bridge and yoga groups. She also enjoyed traveling extensively around the world throughout her life. Most importantly Helen treasured and maximized the time spent with her loving family., The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont for their vocational excellence, tremendous responsiveness, support and care of Helen during the final phase of her life in addition to the medical staff at Martha Jefferson Hospital., A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held at St. George Catholic Church of Scottsville, Virginia, on 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009.

Herbert Henry Tate ABINGDON, Va. Herbert Henry Tate, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Bristol Nursing Home. He lived most of his life in the Wyndale community of Abingdon and was a member of Wyndale United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anne McCracken Tate; and three brothers, Coy, Wiley and James Tate. Survivors included his daughters, Carolyn Tate and Jane Tyree, both of Abingdon; one brother, Paul Tate of Bristol Virginia; four sisters, Faye Dye of Mendota, Betty Marie Mitchell of Bluff City, Tenn., Alma Stophel of Bristol Tennessee, and Patsy Brewer of Bristol Virginia; one grandson, Tech. Sgt. John David Tyree of Dover, Del. Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, with Rev. Amy Bartee officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Claude Shortt, Wilton Hilt, Rodney Warren, Don Watkins, Junior Roark, and Fred Osborne. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice; or the Activities Department at Bristol Nursing Home, c/o Pat Nash, 261 North St., Bristol, TN 37620. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Bristol Nursing Home and the doctor of ETSU Family Practice. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting

Jacob Shelby Craig, 80, of Afton, Virginia, passed away early on Thursday morning, December 3, 2009, at his home., He was born on March 23, 1929, a son of the late Bernard M. Craig and Ruth Fox Craig. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel L. Craig; a son, Wayne S. Craig; a daughter, Betty C. Baber; three sisters and four brothers., He is survived by one sister, Hattie R. Craig of Afton; a son, Jacob H. Craig and his wife, Teresa, of Waynesboro; two daughters, Mary C. Thacker of Charlottesville and Ruth C. Kirby and her husband, Tony Kirby, of Batesville; eight grandchildren; and two special friends, Buster and Brenda Gibson., A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Batesville with the Reverend Anthony Andes officiating. There is no formal visitation., The family expresses special thanks to the Hospice of the Piedmont., The family suggests any desired contributions be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Way, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Her life began on April 7, 1954, the daughter of the late John and Christine Chisman., Jacquelyn attended the York county Public School System, where she graduated from York High School. She studied nursing at the OHA School of Practical Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She spent the latter part of her career at Maxim Health Care as a LPN., Jacquelyn was always a very gentle, loving and compassionate person, with a heart of gold. When she was not helping others, Jackie enjoyed music and was excited about being a grandmother. At the age of 25 she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Grafton Baptist Church – Harris Grove., She leaves to cherish her precious memories her two daughters, Tameika Chisman and Patrice Chisman of Newport News, Va.; one sister, Vivian Chisman of Yorktown, Va.; three brothers, Stafford Chisman of Norfolk, Va., Richard Chisman (Joyce) of Seaford, Va., Clarence Chisman of Newport News, Va.; one aunt, Ethel Borum of Newport News, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends., A viewing of the body will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home of Hampton, Va. Celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Grafton Baptist Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Born in New York City, N.Y., and raised in New Bedford, Mass., to Gertrude Rosario and Joseph J. Rosario Sr., Joseph J. Rosario Jr. was an honorable and loved man., His career in the military spanned from Korea to two tours of duty in Vietnam as a platoon leader. He traveled the world and received numerous honors and medals, including National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, two times Good Conduct Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, Bronze Star and two Oversees Service Bars., He was a graduate of Officer's Training School in Fort Benning, Ga., and two times graduate of the U.S. Army Transportation School. as well as The Defense Race Relations Institute. He was just this year honored repeatedly by both the Veterans of Foreign Wars with a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding dedication and by the Commanders Club of Disabled American Veterans as a Silver Leader., His outstanding civil activities included judge advocate of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 622, American Legion Post 146 and his most cherished, Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 47., Married twice — his first wife, Sylvia E. Rosario (nee Snow) gave him three beautiful children: Andrea Maria, 51; Dana Angelle, 49; and Lita Teresa, 48. His second born, Dana, blessed him with three grandchildren, Andre Dewayne, 21; Andrew Keith, 19; and Lita Angelle, 15. His second marriage to Arrhelia Zenobia (nee Williamson) gave him three more beautiful and loved children: Frank, 37; John Joseph, 32; and Antone Elia, 27., The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at the Fort Lee Memorial Chapel. Repass immediately following service at American Legion Post 146, City Point, Hopewell Va. Interment will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Arlington National Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at

Dec 4, 2009 Joseph T. Leigh, 80, of 1508 Microfilm Road, Bassett, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at his home. He was born July 3, 1929, in Pittsylvania County to William H. Leigh and Martha F. Talbert Leigh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, John Leigh, Jim Leigh and Link Leigh; and three sisters, Nancy Lester, Rebecca Gardner and Ethel Sarrels. Leigh retired from Bassett Furniture Industries. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Nancy L. Leigh of the home; twin sons, Terry Wayne Leigh and Larry Wayne Leigh, both of the home; two sisters, Edna Hall of Danville and Jenny Alson of Appleton, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at County Line Church of God of Prophecy Church cemetery with the Rev. Ron Peal officiating. The funeral procession will leave Bassett Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home from 3 to 6 p.m. today to sign the register book and for viewing. The family will receive friends at the home on Microfilm Road.

Joseph C. "Joe" Taylor DAMASCUS, Va. Joseph C. "Joe" Taylor, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a native of Elizabethton, Tenn., and had lived in Pensacola, Fla., for 40 years prior to moving to Damascus in 2002. He retired from Monsanto Corporation in Pensacola and owned and operated his own air conditioning and heating company for many years while living in Florida. He was the proprietor of Taylor's Orchard in Damascus. Mr. Taylor was a former deacon and member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Pensacola and was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus. He loved and served the Lord his whole life. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Taylor; one daughter, Irene Knowles and her husband Philip, of Pace, Fla.; four sons, Stan Taylor and his wife Deborah, of Damascus, Johnathan Taylor and his wife Dolores, of Cantonment, Fla., Mark Taylor of Middleburg, Fla., and Gordon Taylor and his wife Dina, of Laurier, Wash.; one sister, Patsy Keltner and her husband Joe, of Springfield, Mo.; one brother, Bill Taylor and his wife Mildred, of Kingsport, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, Cindy, Karen, Tony, Olivia, Brandon, Micah, Seth, Grace, Chloe, Simon and Sky; one great-grandson, Ben; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Guynn officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be Tony Williams, Richard Smith, Tom McGlamery, Brad Johnson, Tony Bebber and Rex Keltner. Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday school class at First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial tribute video may be viewed by visiting

Juanita Hunt Phillips, 80, of Silver Lane, Schuyler, died Tuesday, December 2, 2009, at her residence., She was born on December 9, 1928, at Rockfish Depot, (Nelson County) a daughter of the late John Ernest Hunt and Lena Fern Kidd Hunt., In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Hunt and Arnold B. Hunt., She was a member of Mount Shiloh Baptist Church in Faber and a retired bus driver for Nelson County Public Schools, with 20 years of service., She is survived by her husband, Levi W. Phillips; four daughters, Dawn Marie Bryan of Esmont, Diane W. Baker and her husband, Keith, of Rockfish Depot, Dana Lynn Rodgers and her husband, Mark, of Shipman, and Doris A. Bryant and her husband, Scott, of Amherst; one son, Warren Douglas Phillips of Charlottesville; one sister, Doris Marie Smith of Manassas; and eight grandchildren., A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Mount Shiloh Baptist Church in Faber with the Reverend James Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at the funeral home and also on Saturday, December 5, 2009, following the interment, in the church social hall., In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials take the form of contributions to Hospice of The Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911., Arrangements by Wells/ Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston 434-263-4097.

A native of Charleston, S.C., he had been an area resident since 1996. Julius liked to go to the gym, work on his car, and spend time with family and friends. He graduated from St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C., with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He was employed as a security guard with Wackenhut Corporation., He is survived by his father, Julius F. Bartley of North Carolina; his mother and her husband, Wendy and Dalshawn Wilson of South Carolina; five brothers, Demetrius Flemings, Antwann Austin, Dale Davis and Derrick Cox all of South Carolina, and Tony Davis of Maryland; four sisters, Sadeja Bartley, Domionque Grant, Jacquania Wilson and Chimeka Rambert, all of South Carolina; his maternal grandfather, William Austin of South Carolina; his extended family, Howard and Stella Pettaway, Joshua Pettaway, and Tyrone Pettaway, all of Newport News, and Angel Bartlett of Hampton; two nieces Malana Lavelle and Janya Pettaway; his fiancEe, Shalynda McKenzie of Virginia; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews., Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park., Please leave condolences at

Louise J. Clements, 91, of Charlottesville passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Charlottesville Health and Rehab., She was born January 19, 1918, the daughter of the late Herbert L. and Nancy L. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hunter R. Clements Sr.; a sister, Martha J. Goodson; and a brother, Lewis Johnson., She is survived by her daughter, Betty C. Coleman and her husband, Glen A. Coleman, of Charlottesville; a brother, Joseph A. Johnson of Sheridan, Wyoming; and a very special family friend, George McCauley., In keeping with her wishes a private graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery., The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff of Charlottesville Health and Rehab, Dr. William Dandridge, Dr. Robert Stokes, Dr. William Grant, Dr. Vince Williams for their expert and loving care, and to the Hospice of the Piedmont for their special care. Also special thanks to the very special people who took time from their busy schedules to visit her on a regular basis., In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Lucy Rawlings Wormley, 90, of Orange County, departed this life on Friday, November 27, 2009, at the Culpeper Regional Hospital, after an illness., She was born March 25, 1919, in Orange County to the late Luke and Harriett Quarles Rawlings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Wormley; and a daughter, Carriebell Wormley., Mrs. Wormley is survived by five daughters, Edna Spruiell and Columbus, and Annie Wormley, all of Danberry, Connecticut, Charlotte Bowles, and Sarah Wormley and Emmett, all of Orange, and Leia Davis and Jimmy of Levitown, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Shirley and Harriett Lewis and Webb, all of Orange; five brothers, Russell and Howard of Pennsylvania, and Raymond Rawlings Sr. Billy Rawlings and Norris Rawlings, all of Orange; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends,, Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Orange with interment to follow at the church cemetery. Pastor Joseph A. Moore will officiate., There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 12 until 5 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009., The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009. A second viewing will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. time of service, Saturday, December 5, 2009., Satchell's Funeral Service of Orange is in charge of arrangements.

RUFFIN, Marjorie Belvin, died November 30, 2009 at age 100. She was the daughter of Lucille Deaderick Belvin and John Allan Belvin, who was a founding member of The Country Club of Virginia. She was the great-granddaughter of Dr. Ephraim McDowell of Danville, Ky., who was the renowned pioneer in abdominal surgery, performing the first ovariotomy in the world on Christmas Day, 1809. She was also the great-granddaughter of Isaac Shelby, the first governor of Kentucky. She attended Collegiate School and St. Mary's School in Raleigh, N.C. In 1934, she married Craige Ruffin. They were married for 56 years until his death in 1992. During her life, she had been a member of The Country Club of Virginia, The Woman's Club, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia Historical Society, the Historic Richmond Foundation and the McDowell House which is on the National Historic Register. She is survived by one daughter, Marjorie Ruffin Cain of Leesburg, Fla.; two grandsons, Joseph Ruffin Cain of Jacksonville, Fla. and John Belvin Cain of Cape Coral, Fla.; three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. A service will be held at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue, on Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to either Odyssey Health Care, 2810 N. Parham Rd., Suite 150, Richmond, Va. 23294, or to the McDowell House, 125 South 2nd St., Danville, Ky. 40422.

Mabel Hall Hughes CLINTWOOD, Va. Mabel Hall Hughes,age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 2, at Clintwood, Va. She was a devoted housewife and mother and a member of the Pound Church of Christ for many years. She was predeceased by Hubert Hughes, her husband of 51 years; her parents, George and Lorena Hall; brothers, Elmer, Edgar, Earl Bill and George Hall; and sisters, Lillian Wright and Edna Gibson. She is survived by one son, Hubert Ray and wife Becky; one daughter, Lorena "Rena" Powers; and one very special grandson, Steven and wife Teresa of Clintwood. She is also survived by sisters, Mae Austin and husband Howard of Sturgis, Ky., and June Wicker and husband Gene of Greenfield, Ind.; and brothers, Alex Hall and wife Gleeda of Sturgis and Charles Hall and wife Pat of Greenfield; plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Hughes will be conducted at the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. with Shirley Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at the Phipps Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 9 p.m. Online condolences to the Hughes family may be sent at our Web site, Clintwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Barbara G. Head and her husband, George E. Head of San Antonio, Texas; her two brothers, Frederick J. Knotick of Rockville, Md., and Raymond S. Knotick of Butler, Pa.; along with several nieces and nephews., She was a Charter member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and St. James Guild. A past member of the XYZ Club sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, " The Live Wires" breakfast club with Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church and "The Autumn Club" sponsored by St. Steven's Episcopal Church. Also a member of AARP and NARFE., We will miss your presence, kisses, hugs, smile, laughter, and jokes., A rosary service for Margie will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, and a Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Newport News, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at noon, preceding the gravesite service. Margaret will be laid to rest at the Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Va., next to her beloved husband., The family wishes in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Society.

She was a resident of The Chesapeake in Newport News; born in Philadelphia, she had been a resident of Hampton Roads since 1968, when Colonel Cutler was stationed at Langley Air Force Base., A wonderful mother and grandmother, Marie took great joy in her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a love of antiques and enjoyed owning and running The Antique Cupboard in Hampton with her husband in the 1970's. She enjoyed being an Air Force wife and was active in the officer's wives bowling league at Langley until 2008., She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel William Cutler, U.S. Air Force, retired., Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Cutler of Hampton, Nancy Bender and husband, Peter of Newport News and Barbara Yearby and husband, Tony of Pinehurst, N.C.; sister, Genevieve Phillips and twin sister, Veronica Bodne, both of Philadelphia; as well as four granddaughters, Mandy Shealy and her husband, Tucker, Kelly Neil, Meredith Bender and Katherine Neil., A funeral mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. Ken Wood. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, in Arlington National Cemetery., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Social Ministry at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601., Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Mary Sue Dawson SALTVILLE, Va. Mary Sue Dawson, age 86, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at her home. Mary Sue was the daughter of the late Rob and Minnie Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy K. Dawson; and sister, Maxine Dawson Helton. She attended many churches but made her home at Midway Chapel. Mary Sue has touched the lives of many, and will be deeply missed. She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Plumb of Saltville and Katie Price of Emory, Va.; several nieces and nephews; special friends and caregivers are: Dreama Minton, Revonda Surber, and Angie Day. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Midway Chapel Church with Rev. Kenny Gilbert officiating. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the church prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at, D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the Mary Sue Dawson family.

Mrs. Mary Lee Walker, "Shag," of 500 Farmer St., Apt 403, Petersburg, Va., departed this life Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, 2009, at the Southside Regional Medical Center., She was born Sept. 3, 1932, in Stony Creek to the late Richard Jones and the late Martha Walker. At an early age, she became a member of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney. Upon moving to the Petersburg area, she united with the First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, Petersburg, where she was an active member of the Cathedral Choir, Food Ministry and Ushers Ministry. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her dearly., She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her daughter, Sandra Walker (James McKiever) of Petersburg; one son, Ronnie D. Walker (Angie) of Temple, Texas; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Morris Jones (Doris) and Melvin Jones (Lola), all of Dinwiddie; one foster sister, Edith Ann King of Ford; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, to include Mable Nixon, Peggy Lee, Mildred and Matilda Goodwyn, the entire Gilhaven family and the First Baptist, Harrison Street, family., A home going celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, with the pastor,the Rev. Jerimiah Tillman, officiating. Burial will commence at the Jones Family Cemetery, Dinwiddie. Public viewing will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Petersburg Chapel., Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, (804) 863-4411.

Matilda "Tilda" McCowan O'Quinn Matilda "Tilda" McCowan O'Quinn 92 years of age, went to her heavenly home to be with her departed loved ones on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. She had been in declining health for several years. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Sarah McCowan. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for 61-years and was a wonderful homemaker. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was owner/operator of Vansant Discount Fabric Shop, Vansant, Va. Tilda leaves behind many friends who love her dearly, especially her newly acquired friends at the Broadmore Assisted Living Center in Bristol Tennessee. She was loved and cherished by both staff and residents. To know Tilda was to love her. Mrs. O'Quinn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Finis O'Quinn, Sept. 9, 1986. Family members left to honor her memory include: two daughters, June and husband Clifton Owens, Bristol Tennssee, Loretta and husband Ray Lafferty, Bud, W.Va.; one son,Tivis O'Quinn and friend Laura Phillips, Vansant; one granddaughter, Sandra Dee and husband Matthew Price, Bristol Tennessee; three grandsons, Ryan and wife Heather O'Quinn, Calabasas, Calif., Bobby and wife Emma Lafferty, Hollister, Fla., Benjamin Lafferty, Huntington, W.Va.; one sister, Ruby Kiser, Council, Va.; also survived by two sisters-in-law, Emily and husband Frelin Yates and Berthie O'Quinn, all of Haysi, Va.; and one brother-in-law, Walter and wife Trinie O'Quinn, Hollister; four great-granddaughters, Lilah and Haley O'Quinn and Madison and Mary Anne Price; three great-grandsons, Bradley, Samuel and Elijah Paul Lafferty; and several nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Kathy Jackson and Kitty Jackson of Council. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Mona; son, Curtis "Bobby"; daughter-in-law, Delores O'Quinn; three sisters, Virgie, Meda and Zora; five brothers, Wesley, Tom, Dewey, Stafford and Stanford; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services for Matilda "Tilda" McCowan O'Quinn will be conducted Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at noon at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Coleman officiating, with burial to follow at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Va. Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Active pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Clifton Owens and Ray Lafferty; and grandsons, Ryan O'Quinn, Bobby Lafferty, Benjamin Lafferty and Matthew Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Scott, Ralph Coleman, Joe Addison, Author Duty and Jack Yates. Special thanks to Dorothy Newsome, personal caregiver while at home, the Broadmore Assisted Living staff and the Hospice House staff in Bristol. Online condolences may be sent to the family at, Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements.

Mattie Josephine Trent Heath Glade Spring, Va. Mrs. Mattie Josephine Trent Heath, age 82, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Heath Sr.; by her parents, Sam McKinley Trent and Mary Elizabeth Callahan Trent; two sisters, Rebecca Riffle and Betty Callahan; and two brothers, Bobby Trent and Bill Trent. Mrs. Heath is survived by her sons, Ben Allison Heath Jr. and his wife Lois of Bristol Virginia, and Terry Wayne Heath, also of Bristol; one daughter, Rosa Lee Weaver and her husband Bob of Roanoke, Va.; one brother, Jimmy Rogers Trent of Meadowview, Va.; two sisters, Laura Virginia Trent of Meadowview and Jean Sturgill of Damascus, Va.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff of Bristol Nursing Home. The family of Mrs. Heath will receive friends on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from 10 11 a.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon. The service and burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, with Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2727), is serving the family of Mrs. Heath.

Maynard Franklin Hensley, 68, of Gordonsville, died Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his residence., He was born May 17, 1941, in Barboursville, a son of the late Whitelow Eugene Hensley and Mary Elizabeth Haney Hensley. He was the husband of the late Lucille Watson Hensley., Mr. Hensley is survived by one son, Jefferey F. Hensley and his wife, Darla, of Orange; one daughter, Susan McCullough of Charlottesville; one brother, Garvin "Tim" Hensley and his wife, Linda, of Orange; three sisters, Doris H. Peyton of Gordonsville, Darlene Carpenter and her husband, Eddie, of Reva, Shirley Jurlando and her husband, Sam, of Gordonsville; four grandchildren, Jessica Hensley, Rachel Hensley, Dustin S. McCullough, and Anthony S. McCullough; one great-grandchild, Madison E. McCullough; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives., He was also preceded in death by one brother, Wilbur Eugene Hensley; two sisters, Thelma Lamb and Margie Hamilton., Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Pastor Johnny Hartless will officiate., The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009, at the funeral home.

Margaret Skipper Morgan McFadden, 92, of Blacksburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2009, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1917, in Putnam County, W.Va., to John and Mary Alice Skipper Morgan. Margaret was one of eight daughters, and as she was fond of saying, she was the "fifth down, fourth up." After graduating from high school in St. Albans, W.Va., in 1935 she attended a two-year business college in Charleston, W.Va., and then worked in the county agent's office in Winfield, W.Va., for several years. In 1942 she moved to Blacksburg, Va., to take a job with the war-time Agricultural Adjustment Administration., In Blacksburg Margaret met Leonard "Mac" McFadden, a young mathematics professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute; they were married on May 6, 1944. In December 1948 the couple moved into the home they built on Dunton Drive, where they raised a family of four and where Margaret lived until 2008 when she moved to Showalter Center in Warm Hearth Village. She was a member of the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution., Margaret loved to dance, travel, and play golf, tennis, and bridge. She was a wonderful cook and hostess, an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed all kinds of needlework, art, and craft projects. As a participant in a local therapy dog program, Margaret and her beloved Maltese, Allie, brought smiles to many residents at care facilities in the Blacksburg area. In a recent chat with her son Jim, she said she hoped that "when people think about me, they'll smile, maybe...think of how much fun we had over the years, think about me in special times and in good times.", She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard McFadden, who passed away in 1995. She is survived by her sisters, Harriet Taylor and Virginia Valentine, both of Hurricane, W.Va.; and her children, Lynne Johnson and husband, Mikkel Johnson, of Los Alamos, N.M., Barbara McFadden, of Beckley, W.Va., Mary Jane McFadden and husband, Horace Allen, of Powatan, Va., Jim McFadden and wife, Susan McFadden, of Warsaw, Va. She was "Mamaw" to grandchildren, Kara Johnson, Krista Johnson, Christopher George, Noah Allen, Michael Allen, and Morgan McFadden; and "Great-Mamaw" to great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lilly, and Alice George., at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Margaret's name be made to the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 144, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Make a memorial contribution

Carl V. Moulton Jr. CHESAPEAKE - Carl V. Moulton Jr., 71, of the 200 block of Tara Circle, went to be with the Lord and his wife Barbara, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. Born in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Carl V. Moulton Sr. and Birdie Davis Moulton. He was retired from the Norfolk Fire Department. He was the co-owner/operator of Carl's Antiques and was a longtime member of Great Bridge Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Doric Masonic Lodge and the Khedive Shrine Temple. Survivors include two sons, Carl Vincent Moulton III and wife Jackie and Brian S. Moulton and wife Beth Anne; six grandchildren, Carl V. Moulton IV, Brooke Moulton, Shelby Moulton, Blair Moulton, Brett Moulton and Sarah Moulton; a sister, Joyce Perkins and husband David; his stepmother, Meiko Moulton; in-laws, Enoch and Blanche Sheppard; two sisters-in-law, Lois Hubbard and husband Jim and Janet Peedin and husband H. Fred; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral with Masonic rites will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory. Dr. Will Langford and the Rev. Charles L. Moseley will officiate. The interment with military honors will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. The viewing will begin Sunday with the family receiving friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Haven Home for Children and Adults, 3000 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at, Make a memorial contribution

Nancy was a native of Leonia, N.J., and former resident of Seaford, Va. Nancy and her husband, Col. Ken Offan (Retired U.S. Army) started to travel the country in their RV in 2000, and traveled to every state, except for Maine, which they had planned to do before Nancy's health declined in September 2009., While living in Seaford, Nancy was a dental hygienist for Dr. Sidney Becker and other area dentists, and also at the Naval Weapons Station. She enjoyed raising and breeding Sealyham Terriers and was past President of the Colonial Terrier Club. She was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed quilting, which will be carried on by her daughters., She was preceded in death by her son, John Patterson and is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Ken Offan; two sons, Danny Patterson of New Paltz, N.Y., and Mike Patterson of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Cathy Lee and her husband, Dan of Burke, Va., Mimi Van Horn and her husband, Mark of Harahan, La., Margie Offan of Harahan, La., and Julie Gideon and her husband, Alan of Bristow, Va. She is also survived by her former husband, Don Patterson of New York; two brothers, Ted Wells of Lakeland, Fla., and Welton Wells of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Muriel Offan of Thibodaux, La.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren., A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yorktown. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service., Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Mr. Anderson had an outstanding list of careers, including many years of public service. He served in the United States Army, during World War II. He retired from Cheatham Annex, the Air National Guard and the New Kent County Sheriff's Department. He was a Deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church for over forty years. He was a Mason, and a member of the 294th Port Company of World War II, which has yearly reunions. He also was involved in many other organizations which are too numerous to mention. One of his greatest love was the Gospel Group, "The Golden Stars Quartet", which he was one of their founding members., In his passing , Norman D. Anderson leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving wife of more than 63 years, Evelyn J. Anderson; his sons, Carlton Anderson (Peggy), Julius Anderson El, (Francine) and Ricardo Anderson El (Evelyn); his daughter, Regina Anderson; Mr. Anderson also leaves his loving grandchildren, James Carlton Anderson, Rashard Anderson, Carlette Berkley, Joseph Anderson El, Gabriel Anderson El, Kahlia El, India El and Samuel Ashe; his sisters, Barbara Campbell (Leroy) and Carla Bailey (Barry); his sister-in-law, Gladys Morris; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; other loving family members whom he adored and many caring friends., A Heavenly Homegoing service, celebrating the life he lived, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in New Kent Middle School, 7501 Egypt Road, New Kent, Va. Mr. Anderson will be eulogized by the Rev. Clifton Collins. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. The procession will leave from the family's home, 4030 Holly Fork Road, Barhamsville, VA 23011, by 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Anderson will lie in state on Saturday, in New Kent Middle School, beginning at 9 a.m. until the hour of his service., Professional service entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Thomas William Old of Roanoke, Va., the father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle and friend we dearly loved, passed away late on Tuesday, the first of December 2009, in Richmond, Va. We lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives. His strong faith, optimism and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever. Tom lived 90 rich and full years. He was born on February 17, 1919, in Botetourt County, son of the late Samuel Tilden Old and Bessie Lavender Old. After serving his country in the United States Army, Tom attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University under the G.I. Bill, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. In 1983 he retired as an Executive Vice-President of Appalachian Power Company in the Transmission and Distribution department. After retirement he enjoyed traveling abroad and within the United States and Canada with his wife, Ruth. He never lost his lifetime love for the mountains surrounding the Roanoke Valley., An avid golfer, Tom was a charter member of Blue Hills Golf Club. He never met a stranger and was never at a loss for words. He was considered the grand "story teller" of the family. As a long time deacon and leader in his church, he was known for his resonating voice as narrator for Easter and Christmas cantatas. In recent years he became a charter member of the CommUnity Church in Salem, Va., He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth Elise Jones Old. One of 10 brothers and sisters, he is also preceded in death by seven siblings. They are Leora Pearl Old, Howard Tilden Old, Vera Myrtle Old, Homer Carlton Old, Novella Maude Old Wertz Ratcliff Henderson, Della Ruth Old Herr and Thelma Lovena Old Turner. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Lavender Old Ferguson, of Roanoke, Va.; and his brother, Charles Madison Old, of New Castle, Va. He is also survived by his two daughters, Leigh Old Kerkam and husband, William Barron Kerkam III, of Richmond, Va., and Yolanda Old Litton and husband, John Alexander Litton, of Durham, N.C.; four grandchildren, Catherine Parris Kerkam, of Washington, D.C., William Barron Kerkam IV and wife, Karen Evans Kerkam, of Richmond, Va., Bryan Alexander Litton and wife, Rebekah Aiken Litton, of Raleigh, N.C., and William Edward Litton, of Chicago, Ill. His two surviving great-granddaughters are Elizabeth Chandler Kerkam and Ashton Juliet Kerkam, of Richmond, Va., will be held at noon on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with interment to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 5737 Airport Road, Roanoke, Va. Those preferring memorials, please consider The CommUnity Church of Salem, Va., Make a memorial contribution

Robert Deel ABINGDON, Va. Robert Deel, age 90, passed away Dec. 2, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Buchanan County, Va., on May 4, 1919, to the late Emory Floyd and Nancy Jane Deel. Prior to moving to the Abingdon area, he lived in Haysi and Richlands, Va. He was a retired coal miner, having worked at Harman Mining for a number of years. He was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. He proudly served his country as a World War II veteran and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during the war. He was preceded in death by a son, Dewey Deel of Bluefield, Va. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carol Deel; his sons, Randy Deel and wife Della of Haysi, Va., Ernie Deel and wife Merri of Charleston, S.C., and Ray Deel of Abingdon; two daughters, Linda Springer of Abingdon and Sandra Kane and husband Fred of Nashville, Tenn.; his grandchildren include Lisa Deel of Bristol Virginia, and Amanda and Olivia Kane of Nashville. He also is survived by two brothers, Emory Deel of Johnson City, Tenn., and George Deel of Haysi; and one sister, Rosie Deel of Haysi. The family will be receiving friends and family from 6 8 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway in Abingdon on Friday, Dec. 4. The funeral will be conducted by Roger Coleman on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel and burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting, and signing the online guestbook. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2727), is serving the family of Mr. Deel.

Robert Lee Hagy DORAN, Va. Robert Lee Hagy, age 80, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at a Richlands, Va., hospital. Born July 14, 1929, in Russell County, Va., he was the son of the late Walter and May Lowe Hagy; and stepmother, Fannie Hagy. He was a retired coal miner with Island Creek Coal Company and a member of UMWA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Pansy "Fern" Shelton Hagy on June 5, 2009; four brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by five sons, Rex Hagy and wife Denise of Doran, Roy Hagy and wife Kathy of Pounding Mill, Va., Jessee "Jabo" Hagy and wife Shirleen of Cedar Bluff, Va., Jerry Hagy and Willie "Boo" Hagy, both of the home; one daughter, Diane Absher and husband Chris of Cedar Bluff; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Raymond Hagy and wife Mary Anne of Bastian, Va., and Walter Hagy Jr. of Rocky Gap, Va.; three sisters, Shirley Clemons and husband Roger of Tazewell, Va., Josie Angle of Bluefield, Va., and Betty Morehead of Rocky Gap. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Matthew Hagy, Michael Hagy, Chris Absher, Stevie Shelton, Clint Shelton and Chris Halsey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to, Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Hagy family.

SUTHARD, Colonel (Ret.) Robert Lee, 78, of Midlothian, retired Superintendent of the Virginia State Police and a former Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety in Governor Douglas Wilder's cabinet, died December 2, 2009 at his home. Born on August 5, 1931 in Northumberland County, he was the son of the late Murphy Clifton Suthard and Grace Louise Gillions Suthard. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucile Floyd Hill Suthard; a son, Colonel (Ret.) Robert Lee Suthard Jr. and his wife, Nancy Jett Suthard; grandchildren, Captain Robert Lee Suthard III and his wife, Kara S. Suthard, and Christin Jett Suthard Timpner and her husband, Andrew Timpner; a sister, Mary Sue Suthard Smith; five nephews and six nieces. He was predeceased by brothers, James Murphy Suthard and Thomas Morgan Suthard; and by sisters, Virginia S. Duffey Buddington and Louise S. Hilliard. Col. Suthard, a highly- decorated 36-year veteran of the Virginia State Police, graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in 1954 and advanced through the ranks, served as a Captain, prior to being appointed Superintendent of the Commonwealth's largest law enforcement agency in October 1984. He served in this capacity until January 1990. In January 1990, Col. Suthard was appointed Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety; thereafter as Secretary of Public Safety in the governor's cabinet. He served in this capacity until January 1992. Following his retirement from public service in 1992, Col. Suthard became founding president of Suthard Associates, Inc., providing liaison, consulting and lobbying services for private industry. His clients included 3M Company, International Window Film Association, Brown & Root, a division of Halburton, AT&T, and he represented the Virginia Clerks of the Circuit Court and the Commonwealth Attorneys in a lobbying capacity at the State Capital. Col. Suthard was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and advanced in rank to Sergeant, attended special weapons instruction in Japan and commanded a 155mm gun section in Korea. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1954. Active in a variety of church, civic and professional organizations throughout his life, Col. Suthard was a member of Manakin Episcopal Church, was a former president of the Waverly and Culpeper Rotary Clubs, a member of Midlothian Masonic Lodge #161 A.F&A.M., and he served as a founding Director and Chairman of the Board of Colonial Savings and Loan Association. He received over 80 commendations during his law enforcement career and served as Chairman - Traffic Safety Implementation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, first vice president of the International Association of Police Chiefs, as a member of the board of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and on the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy in 1974 and the FBI National Executive Institute in 1985. Col. Suthard enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife, Lou, fishing, hunting, golf and spending time with family and friends. A funeral service will be held in Col. Suthard's honor Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Midlothian. Following the services, the family invites everyone to a reception at Salisbury Country Club. The following day, Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2 p.m., a committal service will be held in Tankard's Rest Cemetery, Hadlock-Exmore, Va. Following the committal service the family invites everyone to a reception at Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club. Memorial donations may be sent to Colonel Robert Lee Suthard Scholarship Fund, c/o Virginia State Police Association, 6944 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23225. The Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Wakefield, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted on line at www.jtmorriss.com.

BATTLESON, Roland Eddy "Ed," passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Battleson. Ed was born in Highland, Illinois on January 15, 1941 and graduated from Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, Texas. Ed was one of the first special agents (Badge No. 1175) with the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the precursor agency to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Recognized many times for his outstanding work, this included a special commendation from U.S. Rep. Carl Albert, Speaker of the House. A special agent for over 20 years, Ed ultimately became a U.S. Customs aviation officer, flying surveillance operations along the U.S.-Mexico border. After moving to Virginia, he was a Substance Abuse counselor for MP-NN CSB and a local probation officer for Community Corrections in Warsaw, Va. He also volunteered with troubled teens and their parents. He later worked part-time as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Urbanna, Va. Ed was more than a father, son, brother, or friend; he was a hero. Many lived a fuller, enriched life due to his words and guidance. We will never forget his charm, spirit, confidence and witty, ever-sharp sense of humor. He is survived by his mother, Mariella Battleson; partner, O'Connell McKeon; daughters, Robin Barber, Rebecca Chambers (Greg), Rachel Battleson, Regina Mariella Price (Billy); grandsons, Dylan and Ryan Chambers, Grant and Colt Buonviri; sisters, Mary Lou Shindler (Elliott), Melinda Collier; brothers, Philip, Andrew (Katherine). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or Children's Medical Services International, 1107 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23220.

NEWPORT NEWS - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life., John 3:16, Ruben Dario Ruiz, a son of Teresa Herrera and the late Angel Dario Ruiz began his journey with life on July 23, 1966, in the Dominican Republic. He was the eldest of three sons Gilberto Ruiz, and Alvin Ruiz. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. His early education was obtained through the education system in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the New Jersey education system, where he learned to speak a second language, English. Ruben would sit and watch English channels on television and pick out different words until he became fluent in the English language. Ruben loved cooking, it was his pride and joy. He learned how to cook at an early age from his mother. Ruben joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Mess Management specialist (Chief and Manager) until he retired from the Navy. After his retirement from the Navy, Ruben worked varies jobs as a cook until he found a state job with Christopher Newport University as a cook. Ruben took pride in his job and loved his co- workers, supervisors, and customers. Ruben loved watching, collecting and recording movies. He was a member and deacon in training at Brothers & Sisters United Church of Christ., While serving in the Navy he met and was united in Matrimony to Donna Hall and God blessed their union with a son, Angel Dario Ruiz., In some years later while still serving in the Navy he met and was united in Matrimony to Bishop Felicia Ann Mallory- Ruiz and God blessed their union with two sons, Xavier Dario Ruiz, Antonio Marcos Ruiz; one daughter, Xandria Lavon Ruiz; and two stepdaughters that Ruben loved and accepted as his own, Quasha Shanay Austin, Teairah Tenia Dennis; and three granddaughters whom he adored, Tanaya Berry, Taniyah Austin, Aireyana Sparrow. Ruben was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. If somebody needed help Ruben would do his best to help that person., On Nov. 21, 2009, he answered the call of his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the Veterans Medical Center in Hampton, Va., With an unwaving love and devotion for family he leaves treasured memories with his mother, Teresa Herrera; three sons, Angel Ruiz, Xavier Ruiz, Antonio Ruiz; three daughters, Quasha Austin, Xandria Ruiz, Teairah Dennis; three granddaughters, Tanaya Berry, Taniyah Austin, Aireyana Sparrow; two brothers, Gilberto Ruiz, Alvin Ruiz; and three nieces, Diandra Ruiz, Gabereala Ruiz, Alexa Ruiz; a devoted ex-wife, Bishop Felicia Mallory- Ruiz, and Donna Hall; two mothers- in-law, Sarah Mallory, Iris Hall; one father-in-law, Gene Hall; grandmother-in-law, Mary Powers; sister- in-law, Captain Shenin Sparks; a special nephew, Edward Sparks Jr.; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends., Ruben is now enjoying the pleasures of heaven with his father, Angel Ruiz; Grandmother, Anna Herrera; and father-in-law, Louis Mallory; and many other loved ones and friends…May you all rest in peace and have a blessed reunion! View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Dec 4, 2009 The funeral for Sam Kolodny Robertson Sr., 84, of 2964 Mountain Valley Road, Axton, who died Dec. 2, 2009, at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church. Pastor Stan Haak Jr. and the Revs. Roy Newton and Curtis Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Norris Funeral Services and other times at the home. Robertson was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Axton to Dee Moses Robertson Sr. and Betty Cook Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Jane Minter Robertson; seven brothers, Gordon Wesley Robertson, Dee Moses Robertson Jr., Frank Robertson, Roy Robertson, Henry Robertson, Dan Robertson and Abraham "Jiggs" Robertson; three sisters, Sadie Jones, Cassie Lester and Lena Roach; and a great-granddaughter, Lena Spitzer. He graduated from Axton High School with a Navy Diploma, and he served in the Navy during World War II as a gunner on USS Shamrock Bay stationed in the South Pacific. Robertson was a lifelong self-employed farmer. He was a charter member of Central Baptist Church in Axton, where he served as a deacon, trustee, usher and Sunday School teacher. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Robertson Spitzer of Axton and Susan Robertson Smith of Ruffin, N.C.; four sons, Sam K. Robertson Jr. of Greencastle, Pa., and G.W. Robertson, Eddie Dewey Robertson and Brian Robertson Sr., all of Axton; two sisters, Mozell Oakes of Brosville and Theo Robertson of Axton; a brother, Billy Robertson of Martinsville; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 230, Axton, Va. 24054.

Virginia Fisher Snider, 79, of Daleville, Va., originally of Craig County, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burman Snider; and parents, Walter and Norene Fisher. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Burman Snider Jr. and wife, Mary Ann; daughter and son-in-law, Loma Brooks and husband, Dennis; daughter, Sandra Midkiff and significant other Cole St.Clair; 10 grandchildren, Rebecca Jessee, Andrea Gentry, and Whitney Snider, Ashley Brooks, Amber Loope, April Basham, and Adam Brooks, Courtney Lafferty, Taylor Lafferty, and Joshua Midkiff; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Skyler, and Peyton Gentry, and London Basham; and numerous nieces and nephews., SAFELY HOME, I am home in Heaven, dear ones;, Oh, so happy and so bright!, There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light., All the pain and grief is over,, Every restless tossing passed;, I am now at peace forever,, Safely home in Heaven at last., Did you wonder I so calmly, Trod the valley of the shade?, Oh! but Jesus' love illumined, Every dark and fearful glade., And He came Himself to meet me, In that way so hard to tread;, And with Jesus' arm to lean on,, Could I have one doubt, or dread?, Then you must not grieve, so sorely,, For I love you dearly still;, Try to look beyond earth's shadows,, Pray to trust our Father's Will., There is work still waiting for you,, So you must not idly stand;, Do it now, while life remaineth-, You shall rest in Jesus' land., When that work is all completed,, He will gently call you Home;, Oh, the rapture of that meeting,, Oh, the joy to see you come!, Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Pentecost officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Family Cemetery, John's Creek, New Castle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home., Make a memorial contribution

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, God in all its infinite wisdom decided it was time for one of His angels to return home. Mrs. Susie F.V. Coleman-Brown, a long-time resident of Hopewell, passed away at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell., Susie was born on July 2, 1948, to the late Helen Coleman-Daniels and Charles Wheeler Jr. She was preceded in death by two children, Donnett Coleman and Lawrence "Duck" Brown; maternal grandparents, Edward and Eleanor Coleman; and her paternal grandparents, Charles Sr. and Virgie Wheeler. Susie was also an active member of Holy Trinity Church, Hopewell, until declining health., Susie is survived by five children, Marcus Brown Sr. (Barbara), Renard Brown, Rechelle Brown, Natasha Brown and Natalie Brown; two brothers, John Daniels (Vickie) and Timothy Daniels; a sister, Betty Alston; 13 grandchildren, Latoya, Jamette, Marcus Jr., Mario, Jasmine, LaQuinta, Nasi-jar, Da'Nehemiah, Z'Aire and Carmello Brown, and Darius Jefferson, Dominique Jones and Brandel Spriggs; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends, among them devoted, Ms. Tilda Holloway, Mrs. Josephine Holloway, Mrs. Elsie Sutton, Ronald Pinkston, Queenie Jordan and Ida Bowles., A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday from the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Hopewell. The Rev. William Roberts, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Sinai Community Cemetery, Prince George. The family will receive friends and assemble for the funeral at the residence of her daughter, Rechelle Brown, 4114 Robert E. Lee Drive, Hopewell., Funeral arrangement entrusted to the staff of Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell, the Rev. William N. Bland Jr., funeral director.

COCKE, Captain Thomas Preston, 92, a part-time resident of Cartersville, Va. since 1970, passed in his sleep at home in Mason, Mich. early on the morning of November 23, 2009. Known to all as "Tommy," he lived a long life of many blessings and was loved for his kindness, calm dignity, and good nature. Tommy was the owner and dedicated steward of a historic home in Cartersville called Oakland. It has been in the Cocke family for over 250 years. Tommy was born July 19, 1917 in Chatham, Va. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1941, served in WWII, and retired from the Navy in 1963. Settling north of Baltimore, Md., he continued his civil engineering career at Johns Hopkins Hospital and as an independent consultant. His wife of 53 years, Edna Russell, preceded him in death in 1997. He remarried and had a rich, 11-year union with Belva Louise Otis Cotton of Mason, Mich. They enjoyed trips together to Russia and Egypt. They lived at her home in Mason, Mich. and his ancestral home of Oakland in Cartersville, Va. Tommy is survived by Belva; his children, Thomas, Charlotte, William and Marjorie; seven grandchildren; Belva's descendants, whom he loved as his own; and brother, Randolph Preston. A private memorial service was held November 25, 2009 at his home in Mason. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Lansing Food Bank, c/o NBD Commerce Bank, P.O. Box 16224, Lansing, Mich. 48901. A memorial service for his extended family will be held at Oakland in the summer. The family was served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason. Online condolences may be made to the family at gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

Lucille Amos Wright Lucille Marie Amos Wright, 71, of Evington, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Trinity Missions of Farmville. Born in Buckingham County on Feb. 13, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Willie Lawrence Amos and Carrie Burnley Amos Drake. She is survived by a daughter, Joan W. Chenault, and husband, John, of Appomattox; stepmother, Florence Richards, and her husband, George, of Lynchburg; half-sister, Betty Thurston of Earlysville; and stepsisters, Barbara Williams and husband, Floyd, of Appomattox and Teresa Poe and husband, Dr. Richard Poe, of Lynchburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Harris, and a brother, Larry Amos. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Robert Millis. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Dec. 4, 2009, at the funeral home and other times at the home of her daughter. In lieu of food and flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Hollywood Baptist Church, 6564 Hollywood Road, Appomattox, VA 24522. The family would like to express their gratitude to Trinity Missions of Farmville and Appomattox Health and Rehab. A special thanks to her friends at Babcock Manor for their loving care during her time with them. Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family, and an online condolence can be sent at www.robinson funeral.com.

Cynthia Jordan Walker CHESAPEAKE - Cynthia Hope Jordan Walker of Lakeshore Drive, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 in her residence. She was born in Portsmouth Sept. 23, 1954. Cynthia always loved horses and animals from a young age. She was a member of the Churchland 4-H Horse and Pony Club and was president for two years. A graduate of Western Branch High School, she attended Southern Seminary College in Buena Vista, Va. When she graduated, she came home and started a riding school at her farm "Quiet Acres Farm" on Portsmouth Boulevard and took her students to horse shows all over the state. After a number of years, she closed her school and took her Gelding "Stowaway" on the A Circuit from Florida to the Grand National Horse Show in New York Cit