RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH A12 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020 i S3 7i ii few fii.f OVERBY, Elizabeth 78, of Sutherland, died April 17, 2020. Born and raised in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. Bishop and Mae Lee Hairston; and stepfather, Joseph Hairston. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 25 years, Thomas E. Overby; and her best friend, Harold L.
Lampman. She is survived by her sons, Michael W. Lampman and his wife, Patricia, Mark A. Lampman and his wife, Marjorie; and her granddaughter, Elizabeth J. Lampman, all of Chester, Va.
She is also survived by her brother, Harry S. Bishop Jr. and his wife, Glenda; and nephews, Jason Bishop and Brett Bishop, all of Prince George, Va. She was a graduate of Hopewell High School and attended Pan American Business School. She proudly retired after a 20-year career with the State of Virginia in 2009.
Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, antiques and her time with her family and friends. She was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church in Dinwiddie, Va. A private service will be held at the Appomattox Cemetery on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VCU Massey Cancer Center, 401 College Richmond, Va. 23298 or Western Heights Baptist Church, 24416 Cox Road, N.
Dinwiddie, Va. 23803. Condolences may be registered at wwwJtmorriss.com. my.m III Vf WILLIAMS, Franklin Otto of Richmond, departed this life April 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin 0.
Williams Sr. Surviving are his son, Franklin 0. Williams III (Rasheeda); daughters, Quiana Williams and Tyler Clarke-Williams; mother, Doris G. Williams; sisters, Zanette Brown (Raymond), Darlene Wallington (James), Wanda Parker (Elbert) and Zina Winston (John) and Tanya Williams; fiancee, Tara Robinson; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E.
Brookland Park Blvd. Viewing will be held Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Private funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday, April 23, at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd.
Elder Antione Brown officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online guestbook at scottsfuneralhome.com. YOUNG, Rudolph "Rudy" passed away on the morning of April 13, 2020, at McGuire Veterans Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Bell Beavers Young; and seven sons, Vatelle, Rudolph Luscious, Keith, Anthony, Darrell Young and Lorenzo Harris; daughter, Dorothy Young Thomas; granddaughter, Katarva Young; and great-grandson, Rawleak Pryor.
Rudolph is survived by two sons, Wesley and Val Young; six daughters, Shelia, Regina, Valerie, Gwendora and Tomeeka Young and Rhonda Young-Barfield (Michael); 28 grandchtldren, 50 greatgrandchildren, 24 great-great grandchildren; three nieces, Patricia Richmond, Lacheer New Jersey and Lurleen California; two nephews, Larry and Lin wood Beavers; one daughter-in-law, Iris Harris; and a host of other relatives and friends; and three devoted friends, Edward Nash, Khalifah Alii (Skeeter) and Mr. Albert Key. A viewing wil be held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Wilson Associates -East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Rd.
A private graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Maury Cemetery. In V. Von Thomas Happy 38th Birthday. We love u.
Travis Turner Williams July 31, 1979 April 24, 2018 In loving memory. Your mother HOLLYWOOD VHIV1.C, 1 CK. I I I sfif-; MiMir- 412 S. CHERRY ST. 804.648.8501 hollywoodcemetery.org Express your gratitude with a Card of Thanks 804.643.4414 rap wiLKxCtAmxiArtr SAMS, Annis Dale.
On April 17, 2020, Annis Dale Sams, of Henrico County, left this life. Dale, who was a native of Richmond was born on January 5, 1963. She attended J. R. Tucker High School and enjoyed a variety of careers and held many interests in her life.
Dale's caring and generous nature always shined during the holidays, where she took great joy in opening her home to her friends and family. She reserved a special place in her heart for children and animals, as was shown through her enthusiasm for coaching youth cheerleading and working in child care, and she absolutely loved spoiling her pugs, Elly, Violet and Poppy. Dale is survived by her mother, Ann Hubbard; and stepfather, Carroll Hubbard of Smithf ield, her brothers, Travis and Alan Sams of Richmond, her sister-in-law, Erin D. Sams of Richmond, her nieces, Carter and Abigail Sams of Richmond, her nephew, Christopher Sams of Richmond, and her beloved friend and companion, Philip Kinton of Midlothian, Va. Dale's remains will be laid to rest in Greenwood Memorial Gardens at a later date.
SMITH, Mr. James Patterson 84, of Mechanicsville, departed this life on April 17, 2020. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Smith; his brother, Bobby Smith; and his sister, Inez Eddy. He is survived by five children and their spouses, James and Paula Smith, Kevin and Barbara Smith, Alan and Jennie Smith, Laura and Richard Smith and Amy and Ivan Caplinger. Jim is also survived by his brother and his sister-in-law, Stuart and Donna Smith; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was born and raised in Danville, the son of Robert and Margaret (Phelps) Smith. After school, Jim joined the U.S. Air Force, becoming an aircraft mechanic, working on jet aircrafts including B-47s and B-52s. He continued his aviation career working for the Federal Aviation Administration at Richmond International Airport as an electronic technician for more than 30 years. Following his retirement, Jim undertook a second career caring for and nurturing each of his grandchildren, April, Emily, Shelby, Sydney, Dylan, Kian, River, Skyla, Ocean, J.
and Nathan. Their grandfather will always hold a special place in each of their hearts! Jim was also a devoted member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church since 1972. As a man of faith, he took great joy during his years at Walnut Grove, serving on a variety of councils and community projects. A celebration of Jim's life will be scheduled for a later time when we can all come together in love and support of one another. Express sympathy Share your memories Sign a guest book at Richmond.com 1 Si WAGNER, Mr.
Fredric Porter, 84, passed away on April 9, 2020, after a brief yet valiant battle against the C0VID-19 virus. He is now united with his lovely wife of 62 years, Sheila Jean (Lovins) Wagner. Fred was born in Mud Folk, in the beautiful mountains of Tazewell County, Virginia, relocating in 1978 to Mechanicsville, Virginia. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Emory Henry College. Mr.
Wagner was a third generation Master Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Virginia, Metropolitan 10 and was past Master of Dove 51 He and his wife Sheila were the former owners of McLean's Restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Fred grew up the son of a coal miner, where he learned the lessons of hard work on the family farm. He applied those valuable lessons in many business ventures and a successful 30-year career at the Virginia Department of Transportation. Throughout his adult life, Fred was a dedicated father and husband and built a wonderful extended family. He was a jack-of -all-trades and could grow tobacco, plant a garden, raise cattle, hunt, fish and fix most anything with bailing wire and duct tape.
As a young man in his twenties, Fred built, by himself, his family's first house in Washington County, Virginia. Throughout his life, Fred enjoyed water-skiing, motorcycle riding, running, traveling throughout the United States and Europe and especially listening to live bluegrass music at the many local venues through the Hanover County area. Fred's zest for life was only surpassed by his ability to make friends. Yet more than all these accomplishments, Fred was the wonderful patriarch to a loving family. Fred is survived by four children, Danita Rhett (Roland), Darren Waggoner, Dionna Kelleher (Barry) and Derek Wagner; and a special daughter-in-law, Cassandra Nelson; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Vincent (John), Summer Tocci (Andrew), Dylan Waggoner (Eugena), Brooke Waggoner, Trent Kelleher, Miranda Kelleher, Jade Kelleher, Devan Wagner, Joshua Wagner and Lauren Wagner; two great-grandchildren, Bronwyn Leigh Tocci and Dean Dawes Waggoner; four brothers, Bill Wagner, Allan Wagner (Judy), Larry Wagner and Lynn Wagner (Barbara).
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sheila Lovins Wagner; and his parents, Taft and Ettis (Johnson) Wagner; his stepmother, Virginia (Patton) Wagner; and a sister, Lois Hodges (Stanley). A Celebration of Life will be held in August when hopefully family and friends can once again gather together to honor Fred and a life well-lived. rBOOTHn MEMORIAL COMPANY! HI WWCI MONUAMNT DIAUt 804-648-2911 CELEBRATINO 50 YEARS boothmomorial.com RID OBITUARIES Sign up to receive a daily email containing each day's obituaries from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. RtchmoficLcofiiObltujuifs WEATHERFORD, Laura Jane Smith, 86, of Henrico, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James E.
Weatherford parents, Ira James Smith Sr. and Ada May Howell Smith; siblings, Nellie May Smith, Ruby Ellis (Jacob), Ira "Buck" Smith Jr. (Mildred), Thelma "Tootsie" Williamson (Cleve), Alice Wright (Lindon) Stutts (Odell) and Ernest Smith (Vivian); and son, James Weatherford Jr. (Rae). Laura is survived by her children, Roy White, Carolyn White Greene (Floyd), Donald Weatherford, Kenneth Weatherford and Brian Weatherford (Nancy); grandchildren, Jacob Weatherford (Kasey Bradner), Cody Weatherford, Morgan Weatherford, James Weatherford III, Tyler Weatherford, Brandi Weatherford, Donnie Weatherford, DJ Weatherford, Stephanie Greene Hussey (Thomas) and Chad Greene; greatgrandchildren, Maria Weatherford, Gunnar Kent Weatherford, Liora Hussey and Garrett Hussey; sisters, Lois Albritton (Calvin) Pace (Floyd) and Barbara Melton (Rudy); and numerous nephews and nieces.
Early in her secretarial career, Laura worked at the Federal Reserve Bank, and she later retired from the Internal Revenue Service where her organizational skills and strong work ethic shone through. People were attracted to her kind nature and loving spirit, even to the point that passersby would strike up friendly conversations with her. Family was her priority, and she generously lavished them with love and compliments. She will be missed by all who experienced the blessing of spending time with this lovely lady. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later date, to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Virginia Beach, Va. 23453 www.OperationSmile.org. WoodY 3UFE WELL CEEBRATH; Dfrr WERNER, Ruth Hemp, 78, of Glen Allen, passed away on April 16, 2020, following a brief illness. A beloved wife and devoted mother, Ruth is survived by her husband, Helmut Werner; children, Karen Werner, Heidi Werner Stansbury and Dan Werner; grandchildren, Linus Stansbury, Zane Stansbury and Ridge Stansbury; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Clara Hemp; brother, John Thornton; and son-in-law, John L.
Stansbury IV. After earning a B.S. degree from the Medical College of Virginia, she worked as a physical therapist for many years, and later in real estate. The service will be private, and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in remembrance of Ruth to VCU Massey Cancer Center.
4 INELSEN Helping Families Express Sympathy for over a Decade 3120 W. Cary St. Richmond, VA 804-292-1612 chriitopherflowerirva.com Remember your cherished loved one with an In Memoriam in The Times-Dispatch. (804)643-4414 TALIAFERRO, Tracy Lee, 57, of Prince George, passed away on April 18, 2020. Born in Anderson, S.C., he grew up in Prince George County from the age of seven.
Tracy was the son of Barbara Cordell Taliaferro and the late Tommie Lee Taliaferro. He is survived by his wife, Debra Mallory; his sister, Lynn Taliaferro Moore (Michael); his niece, Amanda Lyndsey Moore, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and his nephew, Kenneth Andrew Moore, Sacramento, Calif. He was the grandson of the late Lindsey and Viola Cordell of Anderson, S.C. and the late Conway and Ola Taliaferro of Nashville, Tenn. At the time of his passing, Tracy was most rcently serving as the Chief Executive Officer for Crater Community Hospice in Petersburg, Va.
Tracy was a Life Member, volunteer and legal advisor to the Prince George Emergency Crew and a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management team of the Old Dominion Emergency Medical Services Alliance. Tracy was a licensed as a certified respiratory therapy practitioner and practiced at Petersburg General Hospital (now Southside Regional Medical Center) from 1980 to 1996. Tracy attended University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1996. He also became a licensed private pilot while in law school.
He was proud of his work as a guardian ad litem protecting the interests of elder adults at risk of physical, mental and financial abuse. He was also a longtime member of Monumental Baptist Church. More recently, Tracy was a member of the Tri-Cities Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA). A drive-in funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in the parking lot of the Petersburg Chapel of J.T.
Morriss Son Funeral Home. While in the parking lot, please visit wwwJtmorriss.com to watch a live stream of the service. The family will greet friends following the service. Friends will drive through the portico for a brief exchange of condolences with the family. Also, please consider visiting the funeral home website or calling into the funeral home to leave a Hug from Home signifying your attendance at the service.
A private interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) at the MCV Campus Virginia Commonwealth University andor Crater Community Hospice, Petersburg, Virginia. lN MEM0RIAM-flO BANKS Roscoe Happy Birthday! By the grace of God your spirit lives on. The Banks family Medaris, Bobette, Nia and India Erica Stokes Erica, we salute you on your 33rd birthday, celebrating in your heavenly home with other family members and friends. Happy birthday.
We love you and miss you dearly. Your son Christian, mother, grandmothers, sister and brother, family members and friends, Devoted Curtis rBOOTHi MEMORIAL COMPANY 804-648-2911 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS boofhmwmorlal.com I PECK, Russell Shannon, 85, of Richmond, transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2020. He retired from the U.S. Army and the Richmond Sheriff Department. Russell was a devout 33 degree Mason, past Potentate and Inspector of General Homer Temple 28.
He was very active until his health began to fail. He leaves cherished memories to a host of loving family members and friends. Live streaming will be available 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020, on the March Funeral Home website. Interment will be held in Salisbury National Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at a later date, in Winston-Salem, N.C. WWWjnfllChflLCQCIl SNEED, Jesse 64, of Richmond, departed this life April 16, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Marie A. Knight-Sneed; mother, Cora Sneed; daughter, Cherie Sneed; son, Clee Sanders; seven stepchildren, among them, Nicole Knight; two sisters, Ann Curtis and Carolyn Davis; two brothers, Bobby Sneed and Nick Barnes; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A walk-through viewing will be held 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Wilson Associates' East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Richmond, Va. Interment Selma Memorial Gardens, Selma, N.C. GMHEbavtafiamwy roupfortiioM vrfio haw katabvad one to addition, Weekly meetings are held on evening! at 7 PM on the third floor of The MeShin Foundation 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA 23228 GRAPLE AGMff KCOVBW RESOURCE For mow Infformition contact Haoy Grew at KH)22M024 or GfWPtEWjnatcam Wtrtt turn jf.
