Our Obituaries
Ralph Thomas Ellington
December 5, 1949 - September 26, 2011
Ralph Thomas Ellington, 61, of Hopewell passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at his home. Ralph was retired from Philip Morris with thirty years of service and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Judy Elizabeth Ellington, a son, Travis Ellington, a daughter, Abbey Parker and her husband, Steven, four grandchildren, Skyler and Jacob Ellington, Bailey Parker and...
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Lawrence Edward Burroughs, II
August 1, 1952 - September 15, 2011
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Burroughs II, 59, of Petersburg, Va. departed this life Thursday, September 15, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Grace Burroughs; and grandmother, Grace Jones.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Burroughs; sister, Joan (Tom) Patrick; niece, April (Cliff) Lawson; nephew, Matthew Patrick; great nephews, Andrew Thomas Patrick and Shane Allen...
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David Gerald Davis
October 13, 1928 - August 18, 2011
David Gerald Davis, 82, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at his home.
Mr. Davis was preceded in death by two sons, Rodney Glenn and David Jerry Davis. David was a twenty two year retired U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam and Korea, and was a retired carpenter with Williams Home Repairs for twenty five years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Davis, two sons, Larry E....
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John David England
December 3, 1951 - August 15, 2011
ENGLAND, John David, 59, of Chesterfield, formerly of Hopewell City and Surry County, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Monday evening, Aug. 15, 2011. He was born Dec. 3, 1951, to the late Thomas Matthew England Sr. and Lucy Elizabeth Stainback England. John David is survived by his wife, Clissa Spratlin England; his three daughters, Elspeth Alma, Leatha Ellen, and Emmalyne Joyce England; his...
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Michael Anthony Ogburn
June 25, 1947 - August 12, 2011
Michael Anthony Ogburn, 64, of Sutherland passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 at his home. Mr. Ogburn was preceded in death by his father, Moses Ogburn. Michael was a traffic Director for Radio One for ten years, a member of the International Order of Traffic Directors and a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Diane Smid Ogburn, a brother, Steven Ogburn, a...
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Helen Frances Esque
July 29, 1937 - July 19, 2011
Helen Esque was granted her angel wings on July 19, 2011. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Helen has touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Helen’s life would seem to short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. She was a remarkable...
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Wortha Kenneth Woodcock
January 16, 1930 - July 17, 2011
Wortha Kenneth Woodcock, 81, of Chester passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at
his home. Mr. Woodcock was preceded in death by his parents, Wortha Raymond
and Bertha Martin Woodcock and a sister, Frances Rudolph. Wortha was a
retired engineer from Allied Signal with thirty five years service, a U.S.
Navy veteran serving in the Korean War and a member of the Hopewell Assembly
of God. He is...
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Gertrud Cacilie Schwaab
November 6, 1921 - July 17, 2011
Gertrud C. Schwaab, 89, of Hopewell passed away Sunday, July 19, 2011 in
Greenfield Senior Living. Mrs. Schwaab was preceded in death by her husband,
John G. Schwaab. Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm (tonight)
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue,
Hopewell, VA with visitation following until 8:00 pm. Interment will be
private. Condolences may be...
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Ruth Crutchfield Minter
March 21, 1927 - July 11, 2011
Ruth C. Minter, 84, of Hopewell passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at her home. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over fifty years, Edward B. Minter, parents, Irving P. and Mary Pleasant Crutchfield and a sister, Ann Livesay. Mrs. Minter was a loan officer with Sun Trust Bank for thirty years and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by four sons, Ronald...
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Myrtle Estep Rowe
February 22, 1922 - July 7, 2011
Myrtle Estep Rowe, 89, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday, July17, 2011 in Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Blackey, Virginia on February 22, 1922 to Lidge and Martha Missouri Baker Estep. Her family relocated to the Bradshaw Mountain area of McDowell County in West Virginia. Mrs. Rowe was hard working and loved gardening, canning and sewing. She served the Lord in her everyday...
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Charles Roland "Buddy" Hussey
November 17, 1927 - July 7, 2011
Charles R. “Buddy” Hussey, 83, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Chippenham Medical Center. Charles was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WW II. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hussey, daughter, Kaye Hussey, son and daughter in law, Alan and Rena, sister, Hazel Warnock, brother, Ted, a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. The family will receive...
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Robert Lyle Nugent
September 5, 1923 - June 17, 2011
Nugent, Robert Lyle went to be with his Lord on June 17, 2011, surrounded by his family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of Virginia at Retreat Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1923 in Petersburg, Virginia, the son of Henry Floyd and Elizabeth Motley Nugent. He graduated from Petersburg High School and attended the University of Richmond. He was predeceased by his daughter,...
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Kathleen Pauline Hunt
January 25, 1937 - June 17, 2011
Hunt, Kathleen P. “Kay” – January 25, 1937 – June 17, 2011—Hopewell, Va. -- Kay was released from her courageous struggle with breast cancer on Friday evening to join her husband in God’s warm embrace. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Patrick Vincent Hunt; grandson, Liam Patrick Hunt; and mother and father, Ellen and Patrick Cogan. She died at home...
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Leroy I. Dean, Sr.
February 8, 1939 - June 11, 2011
Leroy I. Dean, Sr., 72, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011.He is survived by his wife of 36 years Charlotte M. Dean, 2 sons, Leroy I. Dean, Jr. and his wife Maria and William E. VanSickle and his wife Joanne, one brother Hubert Dean of Church Hill, VA, a sister Eula Garnes of Lenoir, N.C.,
three grandchildren, Todd Ashley and wife Amy, Tiffiany Merritt and husband Robert and...
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Joseph I. Koliadko, Sr.
March 25, 1925 - June 10, 2011
Dr. Joseph I. Koliadko, 86 of Hopewell passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Lillian Koliadko, a sister
Esther Koliadko Thompson and a brother Paul Koliadko. He is survived by his
wife Mildred Bendall Koliadko, a son Dr. Joseph I. Koliadko, Jr. (Carol) of
Palmer Alaska, and a daughter Charlene Koliadko Wiedemann (Dr. Werner)
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Mary Jo Leavitt
December 14, 1959 - June 6, 2011
Mary Jo “Jodie” Leavitt, 51, of Goochland, VA, formerly of Hopewell, VA, passed away on 6 June 2011 from a brief illness at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Dorothy P. Leavitt of Hopewell, VA.
Jodie was retired from DuPont Spruance Plant in Richmond, VA. Jodie served in the Air Force for 4 years and was stationed at Seymour...
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Robert Francis Fulcher, Sr.
January 13, 1939 - June 2, 2011
Robert F. “Bobby” Fulcher, Sr., 72, of Disputanta passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar B. and Helen Glazer Fulcher, a sister, Naomi F. Long, two brothers, Harold B. and James A. Fulcher, grandson, Joshua L. Colston. Mr. Fulcher was a member of Lakemont Baptist Church, a retired brick mason of fifty years, a member of the Sons of the Confederate...
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William Charles Marshall
May 23, 1949 - May 31, 2011
William Charles Marshall, 62, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in McGuire Veterans Hospital. Mr. Marshall was a member of the Grove Avenue Baptist Church, life time member of the VFW, DAV, PVA and Hopewell American Legion Post 146, a physicians assistant for five years and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Peggy M. Marshall, five step-sons, Ronald...
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Jacqueline Loretta Phillips
February 28, 1946 - May 28, 2011
Jacqueline Loretta Phillips, 65, of Chester passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 in Southside Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Edward M Phillips, two sons, Christopher Phillips and his wife, Donna, Douglas Phillips and his wife, Stephanie, three grandchildren, Kristen Phillips, Olivia Phillips and Michelle Blalock, two great grandchildren, two sisters, Betty Mizell and...
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Willie Terrell Smith, Jr.
March 14, 1966 - May 14, 2011
Willie Terrell Smith, Jr., 45, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 in the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Dawn M. Smith, four step-children, five step-great grandchildren, his mother and father, Willie T. Smith, Sr. and Betty G. Smith, two brothers, William Charles and Chris E. Smith, an aunt, Ann Arnold, also numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts...
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Clyde Lester Bennett, Sr.
November 21, 1938 - May 10, 2011
Clyde Lester Bennett, Sr., 72, of Lanexa passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at his home. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Bennett Briggs. Clyde was retired crew supervisor for the City of Hopewell with thirty years of service and a member of the National Guard of Virginia for five years. He is survived by his wife, Sandra N. Bennett, a son, Clyde Lester “Benny” Bennett,...
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Peggy Moore Forloines
December 5, 1946 - May 4, 2011
Peggy M. Forloines, 64, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in Retreat Hospital. Mrs. Forloines was preceded in death by her mother, Georgiana Doutt Moore, grandparents, James C. and Wilma Doutt and her uncle, James Doutt. Peggy was retired from Hopewell Medical Center as a medical supervisor with twenty five years service, a member of the First Baptist Church, member of the Church...
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Paul Logan Meadows, Jr.
July 15, 1924 - April 20, 2011
Paul Logan Meadows, Jr., 86, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Meadows was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Logan Meadows, Sr. and Pearl Hudgins Meadows. Paul was an auto mechanic at Fort Lee with forty years service, a U.S. Army and Marine Veteran of WWII and the Korean War, a member of the VFW Post 637, treasurer of the Hopewell Meals...
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James Preston Hajacos
February 12, 1938 - April 14, 2011
James Preston Hajacos, 72, of Emporia passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 in the Medical College of Virginia. Mr. Hajacos was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Martha Stinnett Hajacos. James was a retired firefighter with the Fort Lee Fire Department, a member of the St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church, a member of the Order of the AHEPA and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his...
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Edna Fay Nichols
December 19, 1931 - April 12, 2011
Edna “Fay” Waters Nichols, 79, of Prince George passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Waters Allen. Edna was a life long member of the West End Presbyterian Church where she was Day Care Director for many years. She is survived by her husband of fifty seven years, Leland Nichols, a son, Donald A. Nichols, a daughter, Terri...
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Doris Belle Smith
October 23, 1935 - April 12, 2011
Doris Belle Smith, 75, of Prince George passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mildred Janosky Schreckengost and her brother, Raymond Schreckengost. Doris was a avid bowler, traveled with her husband for twenty three years during his military career and crocheted afghans for McGuire Veterans Hospital. She is survived by her...
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James Thomas Williams
April 12, 1922 - March 28, 2011
James Thomas Williams, 88, of Chester passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 in the John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Stafford. James was a member of the Local Union 388and a U.S. Navy veteran serving in WWII. He is survived by his wife, Nora Lee Williams, two sons, Allen Williams and his wife, Julia, Roger Williams, brother, William R. Williams...
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Ralph Allen "Buddy" Davis, Sr.
January 25, 1931 - March 27, 2011
Ralph Allen “Buddy” Davis, Sr., 80, of Prince George passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur L. and Elsie Peters Davis and a sister, Myrtle Lee Saunders. Ralph was retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company with twenty nine years of service. He is survived by his wife of fifty eight years, Alma Marie...
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David Warren Taylor
February 12, 1952 - March 26, 2011
David Warren Taylor, 59, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 in Johnston Willis Medical Center. David was a member of the American Legion and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Cindy L. Taylor, a son, Howard Newcomb, five daughters, Kristin Taylor, Brandi and Eric Bowman, Amy and R.J West., Terri and James Hios and, Michelle Taylor, twelve grandchildren, Randy James,...
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Allen Richard Maillard
May 19, 1934 - March 22, 2011
Allen Richard Maillard, 76, of Hopewell passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center. Allen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge and a retired U.S. Army veteran with twenty three years of service. He is survived by his wife, Janice K. Maillard, two sons, Michael Maillard and his wife, Linda, Jeffrey Maillard, three...
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Sharon Thomas Dereski
October 24, 1944 - March 17, 2011
Sharon Thomas Dereski, 66, of Disputanta passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at her home. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Dereski, Sr., her mother, Lucy Thomas and her best friend, Jean Swede. She is survived by two sons, John Wayne Dereski, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, Michael Anthony Dereski and his wife, Kathy Miller, a daughter, Kimberly D. Walker and her husband,...
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Edward Charles "Eddie" Rigsby
November 30, 1955 - March 1, 2011
Edward C. “Eddie” Rigsby, 55, of Hopewell passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in the MCV Medical Center. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Charles M. Rigsby and nephew, Bryce M. Tolson. Mr. Rigsby was retired from the Pipe Fitters Union, Local #638, New York City and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lena E. Rigsby, three sons, Charles R. Rigsby, Joseph...
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B. Louise Mecca
June 2, 1921 - February 24, 2011
B. Louise Mecca, 89, of Prince George passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Mecca, Sr., daughter, Louise Ann Adkins and son, Dennis Herbert Mecca. Mrs. Mecca was a member of the Charity Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Charles W. Mecca, Jr. and his wife, Kaye C., Jerry A. Mecca and...
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John Wesley Modlin
September 20, 1958 - February 16, 2011
John Wesley Modlin, 52, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at his home. John was preceded in death by his parents, David Modlin and Frances Mangels, a brother, Rick Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Tami K. Modlin and a brother, George Modlin. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Andrews...
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Lai Luen Yam
October 12, 1934 - February 10, 2011
Lai Luen Yam, 76, of Prince George passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 in the Hopewell Health Care Center. Mr. Yam was the former owner of the Golden China Restaurant in Harrisonburg, VA. He is survived by his wife, Hun Che Chan Yam, four sons, Yee Wong Yam, Yee Yan Yam, Yee Kwan Yam and Yee Wai Yam, three daughters, Yin Fong Chan, Yin Fung Lo and Amy Yam Curry, nine grandsons, ten...
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Donna Ford Williams
July 5, 1950 - February 8, 2011
Donna Ford Williams, 60, of Hopewell passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in the Hopewell Health Care Center. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. and Virginia Grossman Ford, two brothers, Kenny and Joe Ford. Donna managed Williams Grocery in Prince George County for numerous years and was last employed with Cigarette City in Hopewell. She is survived by a son, Jay Williams, her...
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Loretta Ann Langston
April 13, 1935 - February 3, 2011
Loretta Ann Langston, 75, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center. Loretta was a member of the Sycamore United Methodist Church and was a waitress at the Dixie Restaurant for forty four years. She is survived by her daughter, Jeri Harlow and her husband, John, grandson, Elliotte Harlow, granddaughter, Katie Harlow, a devoted friend, Loretta Moneymaker...
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Margaret Louise Johnston
September 8, 1923 - January 28, 2011
Margaret L. Johnston, 87, of Hopewell passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Johnston was a secretary at Fort Lee for thirty years, she was very involved in the Girl Scouts and a very active member of the Saint James Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Virgil S. Johnston, Jr., two daughters, Peggy and Connie Johnston, a grandson, Erik Wesley Johnston,...
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Mary Harrison Frazier
October 8, 1917 - January 22, 2011
Mary Harrison Frazier, 93, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Frazier was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Frazier, a daughter, Marlene Smith and her husband, Nathan and a son, Dick Frazier. She is survived by a son, Jerry Frazier and his wife, Debra, daughter-in-law, Pam Frazier, a daughter, Sandra Hare and her husband, Turner, six grandchildren, Terry...
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Constantino "Dean" Vurnakes
July 2, 1952 - January 14, 2011
Constantino “Dean” P. Vurnakes, 58, of Hopewell passsed away Friday, January 14, 2011 in MCV Medical Center. Dean was preceded in death by his first wife, Valerie K. Vurnakes, mother-in-law, Despina (Loula) Kolidakis and his parents, Peter G. and Mary Davis Vurnakes. Mr. Vurnakes enjoyed his family and friends, boating and was an avid motorcyclist. Dean’s quick whit, smile and laughter...
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Vernon Paris Slusser, Sr.
April 19, 1919 - January 11, 2011
Vernon P. Slusser, Sr., 91, of Brodnax passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in the W.S. Hundley Annex, South Hill, VA. Mr. Slusser was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Margaret Slusser and was a mechanic with Broadway Garage for thirty five years. He is survived by his son, Vernon P. Slusser, Jr. and his wife, Billie, a daughter, Mae S. Griffin and her husband, Curtis, three grandchildren, D....
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Robin Royster Futch
September 29, 1958 - January 3, 2011
Robin Royster Futch, 52, of Enon passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, January 3, 2011. She is survived by her husband, of 28 years, Kyle Futch, mother, Nancy Martin, sister, Sheila Royster, brother, Doug Martin and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue, Hopewell, VA. A...
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Mary Lee Barnett
October 7, 1928 - December 30, 2010
Mary Lee Barnett, 82, of Prince George passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Henry Barnett. Mary was a founding member of the Rosewood Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, Robert Edward Barnett and wife, Kathy Olson, daughter, Brenda L. Pritchett and husband, Philip, four...
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Hella Starnitzki Lamb
January 10, 1926 - December 28, 2010
Hella S. Lamb, 84, of Hopewell passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Johnston Willis Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Wilhelm Starnitzki and Julie Schmollinger Starnitzki and also preceded in death by her husband, Luther H. Lamb, son, Harvey Luther Lamb and sister, Inge Ziefle. Hella “Oma” immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1951. She married her husband, Sgt. First...
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Edwin Charles Krampitz, Sr.
July 28, 1942 - December 26, 2010
Edwin Charles Krampitz, Sr., 68, of Hopewell passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his home. Mr. Krampitz was preceded in death by his parents, Edward August and Evelyn Lee Krampitz. Edwin was a retired machinist from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA with over thirty years service, associated with the Antique Farm Machinery at the Virginia State Fair and Chippokes. He is survived by...
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Joyce West Jacobs
July 19, 1938 - December 25, 2010
Joyce West Jacobs, 72, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jacobs was preceded in death by her mother, Odell West. She is survived by her husband, Douglas P. Jacobs, a son, Kenny E. Jones and his wife, Gloria, two daughters, Diane Jones Moorefield and her husband, Joseph Jr., Vicky Sue Jacobs, four grandchildren, Jennifer Jones Fickler,...
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John Rio Garrison
September 25, 1944 - December 23, 2010
John “Rio” Garrison, 66, of Prince George passed away suddenly December 23, 2010. The son of the late Eberhard Olbrich and Erika Olbrich Proctor, he was born in Germany and came to the U.S. in 1956. He is survived by son Eric Garrison, sister Marianne Beith, and brother, Rainer Olbrich as well as nieces, nephew and relatives living in the U.S. and Germany. He served two years in the U.S. Air...
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Claude Welton Harris, Jr.
November 21, 1922 - December 18, 2010
Claude Welton “Simp” Harris, Jr. died December 18, 2010, following a brief illness. He was born on November 21, 1922, to Claude W. Harris Sr. and Mary Hardee Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Oliver Lee (Butch) Harris. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Muriel, whom he met in 1944 while stationed in England during his Air Force service. He is also survived by...
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John Jacob Chezik
December 12, 1924 - December 15, 2010
John Jacob Chezik
CHEZIK, John Jacob, 86, of Hopewell, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at his home. He was the son of the late Albert and Minnie Chezik. John was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore and Paul Chezik. Mr. Chezik was a foreman at Allied Chemical with 30 years of service, a member of the American Legion Post 146 and a U.S. Army Air Force veteran. He is survived by...
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David George McCoy
February 19, 1929 - December 11, 2010
David George McCoy, 81, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie McCoy and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of fifty four years, Iva C. McCoy, his sister, Catherine Wyatt and six special nieces and nephew. Mr. McCoy served his country in the U.S. Army, retired from Honeywell and a member...
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Clyde Berry
March 9, 1959 - December 4, 2010
Clyde Jeffrey “Jeff” Berry, Sr., 51, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the John Randolph Medical Center. Jeff was a retired fire captain with the Hopewell Fire Department for twenty nine years. He is survived by his wife, of twenty nine years, Annie Berry, a son, Clyde Jeffrey Berry, Jr., a daughter, Christina M. Berry, his mother, Rosa Frances Berry, brother, Steve Berry...
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Carolyn Ann Slagle
March 17, 1958 - November 13, 2010
Slagle, Carolyn Compton, 52 of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010. She was peceded in death by her mother, Mary T. Temple. She is survived by her children, Christina Francioni (Rodney), John Compton Jr., (Carolyn P.), William Compton, Kallie Rafferty (Joe) and Billie Jean Compton, her father, Howard Temple, her brothers and sisters, Preston, Calvin and Ray Temple, Dottie Hicks...
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Edward R. Liller
May 7, 1927 - November 12, 2010
Liller, Edward R., 83, of Charles City, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Liller, a sister Margaret Jack and a brother, Norbert Liller. He is survived by his wife, Dolores “Dee” Conrad Liller, two daughters, Anna Marie See and Robin Sween, two sons in law, Gary See and John Sween, a sister, Mary Jane Curry. He is also survived by...
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Gregory Brent Shaw
April 7, 1954 - November 8, 2010
Gregory Brent Shaw, 56, of Prince George passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 at his home. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Faye Shaw, his grandmother, Pearlena Shaw, his father and mother, Emory and Frances Stallard. Gregory was owner and operator of Shaw’s Delivery and Recovery, a member of the Hopewell American Legion and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran serving in Viet Nam...
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Marion Marlene Smith
April 2, 1937 - November 6, 2010
Marion Marlene Smith, 73, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan D. Smith, father, Jake Frazier and a brother, Dick Frazier. Marion was a retired money manager of several different race tracks and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her mother, Mary Frazier, a daughter, Terry Christian and her husband, T.J.,...
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Mary Belle Hanchey
September 19, 1918 - November 5, 2010
Mary Belle Hanchey, 92, of Richmond, formerly of Hopewell, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 in her home. Mrs. Hanchey was preceded in death by her husband, C. Rayford Hanchey and was a member of the Family Worship and Praise Center. She is survived by four sons, Ray , Mack, Lee, and Earl Hanchey, five daughters, Joyce Usher, Bea Mathews, Jane Shropshire, Libby McCluan and Faye Megill,...
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Arthur Taun
April 26, 1935 - October 31, 2010
Arthur Taun, 75, of Prince George passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Taun was born in Manchester, England and was proud to be a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving in Germany and Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife, Margareta, of forty nine years, a daughter, Annette D. Callihan, three grandchildren, Dezarah Gonzalez and her husband, Raul, Michael Griblin and his wife, Cassie,...
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Joseph Bryant Suddarth, Jr.
March 21, 1933 - October 27, 2010
Joseph Bryant (Buddy) Suddarth, Jr., 77, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at John Randolph Hospital. He was retired from Phillip Morris and The Progress-Index. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of 51 years, two sons, Scott Suddarth (Tricia) of Chester, VA, Lee Suddarth (Kathy) of Michigan, and two granddaughters, Sarah and Jordan Suddarth of Chester, VA., three sisters, Ruby...
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Charlie Frank Hughes III
February 5, 1947 - October 25, 2010
Charlie Frank Hughes, 63, of Disputanta passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 at his home. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Frank Hughes, Jr. and a son, Michael Allen Hughes. Charlie was a retired supervisor with Firestone and Allied Signal with thirty seven years of service, an avid hunter, being the founder and first president of the Prince George Hunt Club. He is survived...
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Robert Jay Wheeler
November 29, 1929 - October 23, 2010
WHEELER, Robert J, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home on 10/23/2010 surrounded by his loved ones. Born 11/29/1929, he was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother and half-brother. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty, two daughters and two sons – Jill and her husband Scott Everett of Spring, Tx; Robert A. Wheeler of Lima, Oh;...
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Ann Southall Owen
October 1, 1932 - October 22, 2010
Ann Southall Owen, 78, of Chester passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Owen was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Owen and a son, Thomas M. Goodwin. Ann was a very active member of the Rivermont Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, Charles Wayne Owen and his wife, Marcy, John S. Owen, a daughter, Beverly Goodwin England and her husband,...
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Drucilla Dise Livesay
April 3, 1914 - October 15, 2010
Drucilla Dise Livesay, 96, of Hopewell passed away Friday, October 15, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Livesay was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Livesay and a son, Braden McLean Livesay. Mrs. Livesay was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Roy Marshall Livesay and his wife Lynda, four grandchildren, Jeff, Douglas and Darrell Livesay and Kimberly Bear, eight...
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Eugene Nelson Pruett
August 31, 1918 - October 7, 2010
Eugene Nelson Pruett, 92, of Litteton, NC , formerly of Hopewell passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in South Hill Community Memorial Hospital. Mr. Pruett was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hudson Pruett, a daughter, Eugenia Daryl Perdue and a grandson, Gene Ballowe. Eugene was an electrical supervisor with Allied Chemical for forty one years, a member of First Christian Church, loved...
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Warren Gordon Hudson, Jr
December 9, 1951 - October 4, 2010
Warren Gordon “Flash” Hudson, Jr., 58, of Hopewell passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Warren was an avid NASCAR fan and Washington Red Skins fan. He is survived by his daughter, Heaven Hogan, a sister, Violet M. Redman and her husband, David. A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday, October 7, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue...
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Curtis Lee Tuck, Sr.
August 6, 1957 - September 26, 2010
Curtis Lee Tuck, Sr., 53, of Hopewell passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Tuck was preceded in death by his father, William Curtis Tuck and grandfather, Lee Webb. Curtis was very involved in outdoor activities and sports, being an avid bowler with the Hopewell Church Bowling League, a NASCAR racing fan, a member of the Dupont Masonic Lodge # 289, a member...
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Dorothy Frances Turner
February 15, 1922 - September 6, 2010
Dorothy Fayed Turner, 88, of Hopewell died Monday, September 6, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Turner was born in Norfolk, VA but spent most of her life in Hopewell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, her mother and father, Rebecca and Frank Fayed, her brother, Haney, and her step-mother, Yumna who was both mother and angel to her from the age of ten. She is survived by...
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Herman Wayne Yates
March 25, 1936 - August 24, 2010
Herman Wayne Yates, 74, of Hopewell passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Yates was preceded in death by his son, William Allen Yates. Herman was a member of the Hopewell Optimist Club and the Dinwiddie Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Carol L. Yates, two sons, David Wayne Yates and his wife, Mary Jean, John Byron Yates and his wife, Jill, four...
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Phyllis Fetters Trace
March 9, 1928 - August 21, 2010
TRACE, Phyllis Fetters, 82, of Quinton, the widow of Carl Russell Trace, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010. She is survived by five daughters, Patricia Gattis, Bonnie McMelon, Vera Ellinger (Ray), Joan Fleshman (Milton), and Denise Schuman ( Steve); and four sons, Art Kindel, Robert Kindel, Phillip Cifers, and Leo Cifers Jr. ( Donna). She is also survived by three sisters, Lou Stearns,...
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Iva Mae Corbett
December 10, 1932 - August 19, 2010
Iva Mae Corbett, 77, of Enon passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Riverview on the Appomattox. Mrs. Corbett was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Corbett and was a member of the Hopewell Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Nester and her husband, Mike, two grandchildren, Stephanie Mullins and Jamie Nester, four great grandchildren, Casey, Landon, Ryder...
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Ivory Lee Plummer
August 25, 1937 - August 18, 2010
Ivory McNew Plummer, 72, of Sutherland passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Plummer was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Plummer. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Collins, two daughters, Cynthia Collins and her husband, Billy Tuma, Deborah Archibald and her husband, Dave, eight grandchildren, Steven Kelban, Kevin Collins, David, Jamie, Reba, Ronald, Dustin and...
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David Richard Frazier
February 20, 1945 - August 18, 2010
David Richard Frazier, 65, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. David was an automobile mechanic at West End Service Center for forty four years, a member of the Hopewell Moose and American Legion. He is survived by his wife of forty one years, Pamela N. Frazier, son, David R. Frazier, Jr. and his wife, Robyn, daughter, Tammy Harrison, six...
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Michael John Montemurro
December 14, 1950 - August 9, 2010
Michael J. Montemurro, 59, of Hopewell passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his parents, John A. and Mildred Titus Montemurro, two brothers, James J. Montemurro and his wife, Margaret, John Patrick Montemurro and his wife, Katherine, a sister, Diane Shoemaker, four nieces, Maureen Montemurro, Beth Ann Concordia, Chelsea Shoemaker and Kate Lee Montemurro and a...
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Catherine Gupton Wallace
April 19, 1917 - August 5, 2010
Catherine Gupton Wallace of Hopewell, passed away August 5, 2010, after complications following emergency surgery. She was born on April 9, 1917 in Middleburg, N.C. to Nannie Reams Gupton and Lewis Jefferson Gupton.
Catherine was a member of Powers Memorial Baptist Church and a strong believer in the faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years William Elmo Wallace, Sr. their son,...
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James Quinton Nolan
November 24, 1925 - August 4, 2010
James Quinton Nolan, Sr., 84, of Hopewell passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his residence. Jim was a retired Army Warrant Officer who served in World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. Jim retired from the Army in 1969. He had a second career as the Supervisor, Controller Department, Philip Morris in Richmond, Virginia. After retiring in 1984 from Philip Morris, Jim volunteered with...
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Edwin Goode Barnes, Jr.
September 18, 1926 - August 3, 2010
Edwin Goode Barnes, Jr. of Courthouse Road, Prince George County, went to be with his shipmates on August 3, 2010. He served as a fireman/water tender in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, and served in the United States Army. He served aboard seven Liberty ships during and after the war. He was an active member of Project Liberty Ship and helped to restore the Liberty Ship SS...
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Alice Safarian Moogalian
July 9, 1923 - July 20, 2010
Moogalian, Alice Safarian, 87 of Norcross, GA passed away Thursday, July 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor James Moogalian and is survived by her children, Victoria M. Buffo of Atlanta, Harry S. Moogalian of Richmond, VA, Carl P. Moogalian of Atlanta, Barbara M. Pascal of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Diane E. Mooglian of Atlanta; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,...
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Joan Marie Sweda
September 13, 1932 - July 19, 2010
Joan Marie Sweda, 77, of Hopewell passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Sweda was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. Sweda and a daughter, Lisa Sweda Wittenbraker. Joan was an employee of Dereski’s Nursery for thirty seven years and a member of Saint James Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Steven P. Sweda and his wife, Denise, Thomas J. Sweda, a...
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Carol Sue Keenan
October 8, 1933 - July 15, 2010
Carol Sue Keenan, 76, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 in the Colonial Heights Health Care Center after a long fight against cancer. Carol graduated from Columbia High School in Richland Washington, after which she entered employment with the Atomic Energy Commission. She later worked for Titmus Optical Co. in Petersburg. She retired from the Defense Department at Ft. Lee in 1998...
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Bernie Delmas Collins
February 17, 1947 - July 2, 2010
Bernie D. Collins, 63, of Dinwiddie passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie D. and Marie Register Collins, and a brother, Joe Collins. Bernie was former owner and operator of Bernie’s Transmission of Hopewell for thirty years, a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam with the Green Beret Special Forces and was an avid fisherman....
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Azielee Kepley George
January 14, 1926 - June 19, 2010
Azielee K. George, 84, of Hopewell passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the Riverview on the Appomattox. Azielee was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Albert, and her parents, Viola Leonard Kepley and Calvin Kepley. Azielee attended Montreat College in Ashville, North Carolina where she obtained a degree in education and graduated with honors. While at Montreat, she worked as...
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Gracie Lee McCourt
September 10, 1930 - June 16, 2010
Gracie Lee McCourt, 79, of Chester passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Southside Regional Medical Center. Gracie was preceded in death by two daughters, Donna Vreeland and Grace Smith, grandson, Larry Gabriel. She is survived by four sons, Richard Thomas Toller, Samuel T., David C. and Milton B. Vick, two daughters, Melissa Furrow and her husband, Michael, Lynda Herring and fiancé, Wayne...
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John Lewis Respess
November 27, 1939 - June 16, 2010
John Lewis Respess, 70, of Richmond, formerly of Bath, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. John was a retired machine operator at Inland Containers with thirty years service and was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy K. Respess. He is survived by his son, Eddie Lewis Respess and his wife, Betsy, grandson, Eddie Lewis Respess, Jr., two brothers, George...
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Anthony "Tony" Joseph Basile
October 21, 1923 - June 8, 2010
Anthony Joseph “Tony” Basile, a life long resident of Hopewell, VA, passed away June 8, 2010.
He was born October 21, 1923, to the late Pasquale and Maria Sebastiano Basile, Italian immigrants.
Tony was predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Basile, Sisters, Christine “Lena” Rose and Mary McCann. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mildred Bailey Basile; Daughters and their spouses:...
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Richard Garnet McKinney
December 24, 1950 - May 18, 2010
Richard G. McKinney, 59, of Spring Grove passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. Mr. McKinney was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Farmer McKinney. Richard was a retired fire fighter for the City of Hopewell with thirty years service. He was captain for the Hopewell Fire Department, member of the sons of the American Legion, sons of the...
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Thomas Craig Frazier
November 20, 1959 - May 12, 2010
On May 12, 2010 Thomas Craig Frazier left this world behind and went to rest in peace. He was born November 20, 1959 and had lived most of his life in Hopewell. He attended Hopewell High School and graduated from John Tyler Community College with an Associate Degree in Human Services. Tom is survived by his mother, Charlotte Andrews, two sisters, Becky Salisbury and Bonnie Barbini all of Hopewell...
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Lucy Elizabeth England
June 15, 1923 - May 12, 2010
Lucy Elizabeth Stainback England, 86, widow of Thomas Matthew England, died peacefully at her home in Claremont,Va., on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. She was born in Pleasant Shade, Va., daughter of the late Ida Lois Clary and John Clifton Stainback. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilber Wallace Stainback of Franklin and Ralph Clifton Stainback of Emporia. She is survived by her older...
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Charles Earl Hoover
July 31, 1940 - May 6, 2010
Charles Earl Hoover, 69, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his father Ervin B. Hoover and infant son Charles E. Hoover, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Ward Hoover, mother Bessie Hoover, daughter; Carolyn Clements and husband Roger, sons; Billy Hoover, Chuck Hoover and wife Debi, grandchildren; Lewis Clements, Daniel...
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Jacqueline McPherson
January 10, 1937 - May 2, 2010
Jackie Conn McPherson 73 of Enon passed away on Sun May 2, 2010 at home after an extended illness. She is preceded in death by her husband John O. McPherson. She is survived by son; John Duane McPherson, daughter; Theresa Gayle McPherson, grandson; Brandon Lee Davis, two brothers; Harmon Conn, Bruce Conn, sister; Dana Curtis, numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Mrs. McPherson...
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Florence Virginia Jack
October 23, 1918 - April 29, 2010
Florence Jack, 91, of Hopewell, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl W. Jack. Mrs. Jack was a retired Registered Nurse at John Randolph Medical Center. She was a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church in Hopewell and when she lived in Covington, VA she was a member of Edgemont Associate Reform Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Jack was a graduate of John...
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Elizabeth Lipchak Dubovsky
October 6, 1918 - April 26, 2010
Elizabeth L. Dubovsky, 91, of Prince George passed away Monday, April 26, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Joseph Dubovsky, Sr. Elizabeth was an honorary member of the Jefferson Park Volunteer Fire Dept., an avid bingo player and loved gardening. She is survived by her children, Sister Margaret Ann Dubovsky, Andrew J. Dubovsky, Jr., Robert S. Dubovsky, Mary...
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Virginia Donna Ward
September 29, 1916 - April 23, 2010
Virginia H. Ward, 93, of Hopewell, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010 in Brandon, Florida. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Quinton P. Ward, son, Richard D. Ward and grandson, Kirk D. Cruppenink. Mrs. Ward was retired from Continental Can. She is survived by three daughters, Jean Cruppenink and her husband, Jack, Brenda W. Hoover and her husband, Charles, Judy W. Cook and her...
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Mary Virginia Browder
September 22, 1930 - April 21, 2010
Mary Virginia Browder, 79, of Petersburg went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, April 21, 2010 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Having spent her entire life unable to walk, she is now joyously walking the streets of Heaven. Mary, the beloved only child of Tommy and Nora Browder, was born September 22, 1930. In spite of her physical limitations Mary graduated from Petersburg High...
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Denise Anne Burke
October 11, 1952 - April 17, 2010
It is with great sadness that the family of Denise Anne Burke announces her passing at home in Prince George on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
She was a treasured mother,daughter,sister, and friend to many.
She was born in Hopewell and resided in Prince George for most of her lifetime and was a graduate of Prince George High School Class of 1971.
Ms. Burke was employed with great pride by...
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Irene Dabney Wilson
July 25, 1919 - April 17, 2010
Irene D. Wilson, 90, a lifelong resident of Hopewell, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years Jasper S. Wilson, parents; Joseph E. and Mattie Newton Dabney, two sisters; Bertha Dabney Crider, Hazel Dabney Martin, and brother; Joseph Russell Dabney.
She is survived by sister; Dorothy Dabney Corum, sister-in-law Lucille Lee and her...
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Josephine Harrison Blount
April 6, 1925 - April 9, 2010
Josephine Harrison Blount, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 9, 2010, with her family by her side. She was born in Hopewell, VA and graduated from Hopewell High School where she lettered in sports. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Thomas R. Blount; sons Rob and his wife Debbie of Petersburg, and Tim and his wife Judy of Raleigh, NC; daughter-in-law Nancy Gorman Blount of...
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James Hollins Persinger, Jr.
October 10, 1937 - April 8, 2010
James H. Persinger, Jr., 72, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mr. Persinger was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Wanda Persinger. James was retired from Sears, an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer and a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Persinger, daughter, Kathie Whitlow and her husband, Leo ...
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Nellie Floyd Spence
March 29, 1936 - April 3, 2010
Nellie F Spence, 74, of Hopewell passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband John Spence, daughter; Vicky E. Duty, son; James Christopher Luck, three stepsons; Alvin, Tracy, Shawn Spence, one stepdaughter; Betty Hawks, a special stepdaughter in law Crystal Spence, one granddaughter; Jennifer M Coates, 15 step grandchildren, two brothers; Durwood Newsome...
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Roger Dean Naragon
December 18, 1941 - March 31, 2010
Roger Dean Naragon, 68, of Hopewell passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents Gerard and Fayetta Naragon. He is survived by his wife Malsoon Naragon, two sons; James and Roger Naragon, brother; Gary Naragon, two sisters; Judy Nickerson, Sharon Alamon, and other family and friends. Mr. Naragon retired from the United States Army after many years of service,...
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William K Abrahamian
September 20, 1950 - March 29, 2010
William K. Abrahamian “Abe”, 59, of Dinwiddie passed away, Monday, March 29, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother; Trudy, his step father; John Bear “Pops” and step mother Bobbie Abrahamian. He was the lead person in returns at the Supervalue Wholesale, for over twenty years. Mr. Abrahamian was a member of the NRA (National Rifle Association), a gunsmith and he enjoyed watching the...
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