RIP: Ray Huey Smith

RIP:

Ray Huey Smith

September - 1930- October 16, 2013

Ellen Smith's father, Ray Huey Smith passed away in this morning today. 

Ellen Smith was enrolled to the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in 1980 to 1982. And she left and went to MSSD in 1982 to 1985 and graduated. 

Her mother and her children survived and well. Her father was doctor, and her mother was a nurse, and used to live in Richmond and Loveington, Va. Today her mother is living in Charlottsville, Va with her few children. 

Today, Ellen Smith is living in Lynchburg, Va. She is doing well. 

Pray for a loss of her father. 

Rest in Peace: Joan Gallagher Wilkins

Joan Gallagher Wilkins

~~~~~~

Mrs. Joan Gallagher Wilkins, 80, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. She was the widow of J. Robert Wilkins and a member of Totuskey Baptist Church.

Survivors are her sons, John R. Wilkins, Jr.(Donna) of Glebe Point, E. Gary Wilkins (Carolyn) of Kilmarnock, and David W. Wilkins (Wanda) of Farnham; daughter, Janet Wilkins Wright (Michael) of Mechanicsville; brother, Gilbert E. Gallagher of Warsaw; sisters, Gazelle Baird of Chance, Shirley Ingram of Richmond, and Vera G. Langford of Tappahannock; and six grandchildren, Victoria Rose Shell (Brandon), Joshua Wright, Christina Wright, Mary Hunt (Broaddus), Elizabeth Sanders (Dan), and Kevin Wilkins; great grandchildren, Payton Shell , Bayleigh Shell , and Judson Hunt; step grandchildren, Stacey Davis, Heather Oliver (Morgan), Carol Coates (Daniel), John Bryant, Jordan Bryant, and Brandy Payne; step great grandchildren, Nora Bowles, Willee Bowles, Caden Beynon, Chase Bryant, and Chance Bryant.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Totuskey Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at Welch Funeral Home, Marks Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Totuskey Baptist Church or to the Hospice of Virginia.

Press by Richmond Times Dispatcher

"Who knows there is a world behind the

roof of blue sky inside the green flour of Earth...

Full of loves tenderness

sympathy kindness

the hearts as clear

as glass...

Everybody is bend in front

of love there is no difference

between love and life

every heart accepts

There life is love

and there love is life...

I imagine

how looking like the 

atmosphere there...

I want to know my

age fellows,

may I give permit-ion to

my heart stays there

as long as a breath come and go...

But i know my answer

simply no...

because I know my world

here is, love but some are in love

and some are against love...

I don't know who ever

againest the love

are they have heart !

If they have what type of it 

with out love...

I wish I show them the world 

my heart creat behind the roof of blue sky

inside the green floure of earth

I wish my world is like that

so my age fellows...

May you give permition to your hearts

or you want make this world like that

well i wish u make this world like that with me

full of loves tenderness,

sympathy kindness..." 

(Unknown poem)

RIP: Kevin Akens

Rest In Peace

of 

Kevin Akens

August 22, 1960 -- September 17, 2013

He suddenly his time is passed away today and suffered for long time. Now he is free and no more painfully. 

In fact he love about comic books he collected and saved very important to him. He would love to see many friends around in Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind often but no more. We definitely that he would be "around" his spirit in VSDB welcome abroad to see old friends who gone long time ago. 

We always remembered his name and memory of him with us. 

Update!

Kathy Hughes and family 

of 

Kevin Akens107 Community Way #424

Staunton, VA 24401

Sorry, According to Kevin Akens's wishes, there will no  obituary and no funeral arrangements made  for him.  His  family will have a memorial service soon.

Thank you...

"A grief so empty lingering like clouds

Thunderous, void and shedding water.

A hill so high flowing steep and green, 

A grief so empty having wasted, 

All hope and a struggling life.

A voice so meek to be heard in own ears.

The angels carrying the sweet nectar, 

In sleeves, alas carry the death's decree.

They call back to a once happy garden, 

Lit with candles and flowers.

I shall live like a song from heaven, 

I shall lit this darkness with light; 

I shall then be the fragrance, 

On the arduous path leading to home.

I shall then be the bright star of the dusk; 

I shall then be the first ray of the rising sun."

..............

Sadiqullah Khan

Peshawar

October 13,2012  

RIP: Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

VSDB Class of 1959

He was passed away on July 3, 2013. The funeral will be in 

Washington State. 

Thanks to Ronnie. 

Rip: Kathryn Buchanan

Kathryn (aka Kathy) Grisso Buchanan

April 19, 1950- May 9, 2013

BUCHANAN, Kathryn Grisso, 63, of Midlothian, passed away May 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip W. Buchanan. She is survived by her two daughters, Maggie B. Rice and husband, Jeremy and Tina A. Buchanan; granddaughter, Sydney Claire Rice; her sister, Debra Lowe; and brother, Benjamin Grisso. She graduated from Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind and was a member of the Richmond Club of the Deaf. A funeral ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Interment will be private.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch 2013

When A Friend Bids Goodbye...

© Kathrine Yee Baraquia

My dear friend,

close your eyes...

hold my hand,

and hear me whisper...

For the times I was lost,

you were there to look for me.

Will you believe me when I say I love you more than you'll ever know.

Will you trust me when I say ...this time you have to let me go.

My dear friend, I must leave.

The world no longer needs me.

It's my time to be gone, until we meet again someday.

Don't you cry now, I know I'll be okay.

Trust that I'll never forget you.

Don't be sad now, just close your eyes until it's through.

Hold my hand, don't open your eyes yet...

wait when I no longer whisper..

My dear friend, you'll be fine.

I'll be up there watching over you.

For the times I'll be gone, don't ever forget

the words I whispered to you.

God calls on my name... and I have to let go of your hand now...

Please don't cry... and smile for me.. 

because I'm with the one who made us friends.

Remember, I'll always love you.

so come, wave me goodbye...

It'll be painful but we have to...

Hug me, hug me tight, feel the words I can no longer say.

My dear friend, I'm going to miss you.

just pray because I'll always listen.

and one day, when it's your time,

I'll be there for you...

Just like the way I used to.

...I love you...

(I mean, WE love and missed you, Kathryn.) 

RIP- Richard Allen Justice (We miss YOU!)

RICHARD JUSTICE
Obituary

1939-2013

JUSTICE, Richard Allen, 74, of Henrico, Va., went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, March 8, 2013. He is at peace rejoicing with the Lord. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Marlyn Crawford Justice and Ben Loree
Rodgers Justice; and three brothers, Jerry, Mark and Julian. He is
survived by his wife, Helen Brewer Justice; daughters, Terri Justice
Mulvin (Tom) and Sara Justice Durrett (Jeff); grandchildren, Rachel and
Andrew Mulvin and Kayley and Zachary Durrett; and a host of nephews and
a niece and their children. Allen graduated from Virginia School for the
Deaf and the Blind located in Staunton, Va. He was very active with
organizations for the deaf including VA Baptist Conference of the Deaf.
He was active at Oakwood Baptist Church before helping to establish Deaf
Mission at First Baptist Church located in Richmond, Va., and then
serving as pastor for the deaf at Deaf Baptist Chapel located in
Norfolk, Va. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in
the chapel on May 18, 2013 at 2pm in 2709 Monument Ave.,
Richmond, Va.

"Jesus Calls Us"

Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult

of our life's wild, restless sea,

day by day his clear voice soundeth,

saying, 'Christian, follow me;'

as, of old, Saint Andrew heart it

by the Galilean lake,

turned from home and toil and kindred,

leaving all for his dear sake.

Jesus calls us from the worship

of the vain world's golden store;

from each idol that would keep us,

saying, 'Christian, love me more.'

In our joys and in our sorrows,

days of toil and hours of ease,

still he calls, in cares and pleasures,

'Christian, love me more than these.'

Jesus calls us! By thy mercies,

Savior, may we hear thy call,

give our hearts to thine obedience,

serve and love thee best of all.

Poem by Cecil Frances Alexander

Thanks to Harriet/Richard and Sally. 

RIP: Ola Little of Hopewell, VA

Ola Little of Hopewell, Virginia

 

Ola G. Little

August 30, 1933- March 12, 2013

 

 

Ola Gay Little of Hopewell passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Oleta Palmer; husband, Wilfred Little Sr.; and a daughter, Delores Little. Ola was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Hopewell for over 20 years. She loved doing needlepoint and many of her projects are hanging on the wall in her home.

She is survived by her son, Wilfred Little Jr. and wife Vicky, daughter, Sandra Taylor, all of Hopewell; son, David Little of Bridgeport Conn.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Harris and husband Stan, of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/progress-index/obituary.aspx?n=ola-g-little&pid=163615435#fbLoggedOut

 

by Published in The Progress-Index on March 13, 2013

 

 

 She was part of Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in 1940, in short time she went to W.VA School for the Deaf and graduated there.  

 



Rest in Peace, Martha Soper

Martha Soper

Martha Soper passed away on January 8, 2013

She was graduated with the class of 1964 at Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in Staunton, Virginia. 

She lived with Shirley Lacks Zimmerman and her husband for a long time in Maryland and then in Florida. She was became an adoptive sister by Shirley Zimmerman many year ago. 

She will be buried in Virginia with her mother. Her obituary was not available. 

Thanks to Richard/Harriet.

"Here on earth imperfection, there in heaven perfection
Here on earth discontent, there in heaven content
Here on earth disgrace, there in heaven grace
Here on earth disease, there in heaven ease
Here on earth hatred, there in heaven love
Here on earth war, there in heaven peace
Here on earth decay, there in heaven freshness
Here on earth selfish, there in heaven selfless
Here on earth oppression, there in heaven liberty
Here on earth agonize, there in heaven relax
It’s either on earth, or in heaven
The decision, all yours" 

Obed Akuma

Rest In Peace, Marvin Wise

Marvin N. Wise

He departed this life January 14, 2013. He is survived by his loving devoted mother, Rose Wise (Sissiboo); brother Michael K. Wise (Audrey); two sisters, Donnette Henderson (Joe) and Shaquanda Walker; one uncle, Linwood Wise Jr, ; Nephews, Terrell, Demario and dominique; Niece, Marhanda Thomas; a host of other relatives, cousins, and friends. Remain rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Faiarmount Ave', where view will be saturday 10 AM., followed by Funeral services at  1 PM, with Rev Bobby E. Holmes Officating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on January 18, 2013

He attended to Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind though 1979 to 1983 and never graduated.

He was lived since in Richmond, Virginia and non-social in the Deaf Community. 

He has problem heart and died of natural causes, in his nap sleep.

"You Take Me There"

"As I search for your Saving grace,
I know one day I'll see your face.
Waiting is the hardest thing for me,
I know with you I will be so free.
You take me up and lay me back down,
I know with you I am and will be found.
I seek you each day and seek your name,
I am nothing without you or your Fame.
Waking with you, you give me power,
To make it another day and another hour.
Learning your word is oh so smart,
I love you Lord with all my heart.
You gave up for me all your life,
We could not stop all the strife.
Everyday I will always say,
I long to return to you one day.
Love me Lord and keep me strong,
Without you I can never get alone.
So hear my prayers as bring me peace,
My sins Oh Lord will slowly cease.
My heart is heavy and I am weak,
You love is strong as you speak.
Keep me safe at comforts arms,
Give me grace without any harm.
Give me eternity and take me home,
That day I will never be alone."

by Ralph Quinonez