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SUSAN SMITH BORUM BREWER
Susan Smith Borum Brewer, 95, of Mathews, died May 6, 2008 after a few months of declining health.
Mrs. Brewer, the daughter of the late Luther Anderson Borum and Eloise Borum Borum, was born Aug. 16, 1912, at the Borum homestead on Horn Harbor, in the Shadow community of Mathews County. This remained her home during her long life.
She was the widow of Paul F. S. Brewer who lived most of his life in Mathews County. She was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy B. Taylor who lived in Norfolk, and Virginia B. Tatterson, who lived in Mathews.
She was a life-long communicant of Christ Church (Episcopal), Kingston Parish, and remained a vital part of the church family for her entire life.
She was known for her culinary skills, and she generously shared her traditional dishes, especially breads and desserts, with family and friends. Her dishes were prized at church bazaars and covered-dish meals.
Mrs. Brewer accumulated and shared a vast store of knowledge about Mathews County, being descended from many of the county’s earliest and most prominent settlers. She was a member of the Mathews County Historical Society.
She attended local schools and the College of William and Mary. She worked for many years in the office of Dr. John Gill in Mathews, where she touched the lives of a broad spectrum of the local population.
Mrs. Brewer throughout her life remained conversant not only with local happenings but also with the affairs of the state, the nation and the world.
During her lifetime, she was a dedicated caregiver to members of her family, and a confidant and counselor for family and friends.
Mrs. Brewer is survived by three nieces, Nancy Taylor Rowe and her husband Charles B. ("Jimmie") Rowe of Courtland, Va., Margaret T. Sutton of Williamsburg, and Davey Silverman of Malibu, Cal., and two nephews, William B. ("Billy") Tatterson Jr. and John Borum Tatterson and his wife Ann Merritt Tatterson, all of Mathews, and their children and grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Sanders Convalescent Center and Riverside Hospice, who provided excellent care during her last year.
The family will receive friends at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home on Thursday, May 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Christ Church, Mathews County. The Rev. Doug Geddes will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Hospice and the Mathews Community Foundation.
MADGE PAULETTE FORD
A funeral for Madge Paulette Ford of Philadelphia, Pa., was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store. She died Sunday, April 27, 2008.
Survivors include her mother, Josephine Diggs Wilson of Philadelphia.
The service was conducted by the Rev. Darry O. Echols.
Howard Funeral Home, Ark, was in charge.
DAVID ALAN HANSBOROUGH
David Alan Hansborough, 26, of Gloucester, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 25, 2008.
He was a native of Maryland. David was employed with Western Fiberglass in Ware Neck, as a chopper gun supervisor for the past four years.
He was preceded in death by loving grandparents, Russ and Jane Hansborough, and Jake and Kathryn Brackman.
David is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lisa and Randy Hollomon; father and stepmother, Rusty and Gail Hansborough; grandparents, Lucinda Brackman and Tyrone and Deborah Sedinger; three stepbrothers, Patrick, Ryan, and Dusty; three stepsisters, Madeline, Kimberly and Katie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends.
David loved his music, animals, and was always kind and ready to be a friend.
A service was held Tuesday, April 29, 11 a.m., at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Gloucester, officiated by Father James Cowles, the Rev. Constance Jones, and the Rev. Carlton Bakkum. A touching eulogy was read by David’s uncle, Ron Ricuci, Burial followed in Windsor Gardens Cemetery.
GLORIA M. HARE
Gloria Maxwell Hare, 83, of Hallieford, Va., passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2008.
She was born April 19, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pa., to Allan and Selina Maxwell. Gloria was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a faithful friend. She is remembered by many for her warm hospitality, her incredible cooking, and her easy laugh. Gloria led a full life, and she had a passion for gardening, antiques, traveling and creative pursuits of all sorts.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a sister, Betty Jane Scharr, and a brother, Allan Maxwell Jr.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, Paul D. Hare; daughter, Deborah Whiteway and husband Stephen of Hallieford; sons, Paul Hare and wife Margaret of Garden City, N.Y., and Andrew Hare and wife Debra of Hamilton, Va.; sister, Gladys Schwarz and husband Lee of Elkton, Md.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service officiated by the Rev. John Boddie will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Church of Francis de Sales, Mathews, Va. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
In memory of Gloria, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or to the Church of Francis de Sales Building Fund, P.O. Box 58, Mathews, Va. 23109.
Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point, Va.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hoggfh.com.
FLODA HELMICK LARMORE
Floda "Beatrice" Helmick Larmore, age 79, of Hayes, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2008.
Ms. Bea was born in Topping, Middlesex County, Va., to the late Byron and Blanch LeCompte Helmick, formerly of Newport News, and was the granddaughter of the late Jacob and Maude LeCompte. Ms. Bea started working when she was 15 years old. One of her first jobs was in downtown Newport News at Kresges, as a waitress and she was one of the first women to work at Rich’s Open Air Market. She worked at Hastings Raydist for 12 years as a Calibration Technologist where she made many friendships that lasted her whole life. After leaving Hastings Raydist, she returned to the grocery business and was the Deli Manager, opening several stores, Giant Open Air, Pantry Pride, Big Star and A&P. Ms. Bea also worked in the hotel industry as an Executive Housekeeper for the Chamberlin Hotel, Days Inn and Comfort Inn.
When the Gloucester Wal-Mart opened, Ms. Bea applied to be a People Greeter, working in Lawn and Garden, putting her love for people and flowers to work, always eager to share advice with her customers about flowers and gardening. This brought her great joy and she received numerous awards for her work and kind dedication to her customers. She was fondly known as "Ms. Bea, the Flower Lady." Ms. Bea had resided in Gloucester for the last 18 years, and worked at Wal-Mart until a year ago.
Besides her parents and grandparents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Melvin "Cowboy" Levon Larmore. Ms. Bea is survived and her memory will be cherished by two daughters both residing in Gloucester, Vonnie Larmore Settle and Esther "Faye" Larmore Garris and husband Randy. Five devoted grandchildren, Nicole Settle Wheeler and husband Brett, Jason Wade Settle and fiancée, Adrian Johnson, Nina Garris Hargrave and husband David, Jacqueline Garris, and Jake Garris and fiancée, Sara Williams. She leaves eight great-grandchildren, Kylie, Blakelei, Collin, Preston, Dawson, Amory, Evan and Kaela. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her joy and her love for life. She was their "Meme" and she will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Timothy B. Kirby Sr. and the Rev. Dr. Richard Croxton were held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Providence Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery where she was laid next to her beloved "Cowboy." The family received friends Tuesday, May 6, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
REV. BOB PATTISALL
The Rev. Charles Robert (Bob) Pattisall, 61, of the 1400 block of Goldfinch Lane, Virginia Beach, husband of Sharon Pattisall, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.
Born May 20, 1946 in Danville, Va., he was the son of the late James Harlan Pattisall Sr. and the late Lucy Grey Chandler Pattisall.
Rev. Pattisall was an Army Artillery Specialist 5th Class serving his country during the Vietnam War. He attended Bluefield Junior College, the Southeastern Theological Seminary and received his Bachelor of Theology from Piedmont Baptist College.
Rev. Pattisall was in the ministry for 25 years, serving as Associate Pastor at Dandy Baptist in Yorktown, Va., pastor of Grace Bible Church in Gloucester, Va., Macedonia Baptist Church in Mathews, Va., and Bethel Baptist Church in Bloxom, Va.
Other than his wife, he is survived by his four children, Dee Strickland and husband Jerry of Powhatan, Va., Adam Pattisall and wife Lisa of Bel Air, Md., Shawn Pattisall and wife Lisa of Gloucester, and Chandler Pattisall of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, David Pattisall of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Jim Pattisall of Falls Church, Va., and nine grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Pattisall.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Bethel Church Road, Bloxom. The Rev. Chuck Mosley, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Wayne Hart of Bloxom, the Rev. Brian Russell of Mathews, Va., John Maddox, and the Rev. Zack Deal officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to services at the church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church, c/o Mrs. Catherine Grant, P.O. Box 58, New Church, Va. 23415.
Arrangements were by the Thornton Funeral Home, 24183 Chadbourne Street, Parksley, Va.
To express your condolences or sign the guest book online visit: www. thorntonfuneralhome.net.
HEIDI JO SOUTH
Heidi Jo South, age 23, of Newport News, Va., died suddenly on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in an automobile accident.
She was a 2002 graduate of Mathews High School and graduated from Christopher Newport University with a major in psychology. She was on the 2007 Dean’s List. Heidi Jo loved ballet, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and was a member of Bayside Youth Ballet.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter Coles and Dorothy Burroughs, and a cousin, Jared Hudgins.
She is survived by her mother, Pamela Potts and husband Jimmy of Barhamsville; her father, Michael South of Mathews, Va.; a fiancé, Cameron Fletcher of Newport News; her sister, Shannon Dean and husband Josh of Deltaville, and their sons, Riley Coles and Zachary; sister, Blair South; brother, Lance South; her paternal grandparents, Garnett and Janice South of Mathews; her aunts and uncles, Ronald Coles and Denise Burroughs of New Point, Barbara and Chase Morgan of Bavon, Kathryn and Ricky Hudgins of Cobbs Creek, Dale and Melanie South of Mathews; cousins, Ron Burroughs and Cecily Hurt, Tara Hudgins, Rachel Morgan, Steve and Jessica Callis, Greg and Ashley Robins, Joe Robins, Dawn and Laura South, Shelby Lynn Hurt, Kayla, Jamie Lynn and Hannah Robins. Heidi will also be missed by her best friend, Cameron Fletcher, and special cousins, Tara and Joe.
The family received friends from 4-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Beulah United Methodist Church with entombment at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dutton, Va.
Memorial donations may be made to Bayside Youth Ballet and/or the Hollie Mignon Diggs Memorial Trust, both at P.O. Box 217, Topping, Va. 23169-0217, Mathews Vol. Fire Department, Box 1130, Mathews, Va. 23109 and or Mathews Vol. Rescue Squad, Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109.
KENNETH JOSEPH THOMAS
A memorial service for Kenneth Joseph "Joe" Thomas, 74, of Gloucester, was held at 1 p.m. Friday in Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester. He died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
He was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and was retired from the Newport News Williamsburg Airport as an air traffic controller. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Sarah Thomas; his children, Jacqueline, Cynthia, Richard, Joseph, and Gary, and 16 grandchildren.
The service was conducted by the Rev. Stephen Vineyard. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Gloucester Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, Va. 23061.
Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, was in charge.
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