WOOLRIDGE, Edward, of Chesterfield, departed this life August 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Woolridge; brother, Richard Woolridge; and sister, Irene Jordan. He is survived by two sons, Pyramus Woolridge (Pam) and Kevin Woolridge; daughter, Chandra Watkins (Linzy Jr.); two brothers, Purcell Mosby (Queen) and Jeff Woolridge Jr.; sisters, Anne Harris (James), Mary Evans, Vernell Price (Corbin), Lula Taylor, Bessie Dupeless (Victor) and Florence Pegram (Henry); sisters in-law, Mary Woolridge and Emma Edwards; a host of devoted nieces and nephews, among them, devoted niece, Danielle Gooden; and a host of devoted friends.

Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where the family will receive friends Monday (today) 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 11521 Coalboro Rd. Dr. Norwood Carson, pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery.

LARSON, Tina B., 39, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 7, 2009. Tina was born September 19, 1969 in Henrico, Va. She is survived by her husband, David M. Larson; mother, Evelyn Barrett; a brother, Allen Barrett; two sisters, Janet Barrett and Rebecca Newcomb; several nieces and nephews, cousins and in-laws who will miss her greatly. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Graceland Baptist Church cemetery in Powhatan, Va. Tina has been a very special member of our family and will be held in our hearts forever. 

WINFREE, Lula Major, 80, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Winfree; sons, David and Douglas Anderson. She is survived by her son, Robert R. Anderson Jr.; two brothers and four sisters.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (today) at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). Her graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226.

KARPPINEN, Richard Toy, 67, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Audrey “Jean” Karppinen; daughter, Amanda Dehaan; sister, Patricia Lund; and four grandchildren. Mr. Karppinen worked for the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for more than 15 years.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2009, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3801 Beulah Road, Richmond. The family will receive friends after the service for dessert fellowship. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at 6400 Schroeder Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53711-2424. 

GRAVELY, Obie Jr., of Richmond, departed this life July 30, 2009. He was a lovable, kind and caring person, a person everyone chose to have as a friend. He was willing to be a friend to everyone. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Hattie; two children, Lakisha and Obie III; two grandchildren, Victoria and Lathan; four sisters, Lorene Wade, Gail Howard, Claudette Hurdle and Larneil Vaughter; brothers-in-law, John Vaughter and Glenn Hurdle; two nieces, three nephews, three aunts, three uncles, a host of cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2 p.m. at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Rev. Alfred Booker officiating.

FOX, Katherine H., formerly of Powhatan County, departed this life July 31, 2009. She is survived by her two sisters, Elizabeth Hubbard and Edna Fox; niece, Elsonia Fox; nephew, Lee Fox; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 5, 12 p.m. Dr. C. Lewis Motley officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. 

Aug. 2

BRANCH, Winston Lee “TEX”

BRANCH, Winston Lee “Tex”, departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2009.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Carrie Robinson Branch; four brothers, Douglas, Robert, Jesse, and Thomas Branch; and one sister, Evelyn B. Ross. He is survived by a son, Terrance Branch; three granddaughters, Shaquonah Parker, Briannah and Skylar Branch; one great-grandson, Raquan Parker; a devoted companion of 30 years, Martha Smith; two brothers, William (Rebecca), and Melvin (Ann); four sisters, Sylvia B. Brooks, Jeanette B. Coleman (Theodore), Florine B. Goode (Melvin), and devoted Nancy B. Mashore; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where a celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 1 p.m. Eulogy by Rev. Junious Smith. Interment Maury Cemetery. The family may be contacted at 308-3435 or 675-2103. 

SAUNDERS, Janice Huff, 73, of Richmond, widow of Hugh Saunders, went to be with the Lord September 19, 2009. She is survived by two children, Cathy Hill and Marvin Taylor; four grandchildren, Nicole and Brin Hill, Brandon and Leslie Taylor; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Matthew; and a sister, Jean Perkins. Janice was a retired supervisor from Philip Morris.

Her family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bliley’s - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday. Entombment Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Falling Creek Baptist Church. 

RATLIFF, Carlos Antonio, of Richmond, departed this life September 13, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Ella Ratliff and Otis Ratliff Jr.; four brothers, two sisters, grandmothers, Alberta R. Jackson and Daisy Whitehead; aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Streets, where funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 23 at 11 a.m. Rev. Ronald C. Taylor Sr. officiating.

MURPHY, John, Arthur “Art,” 92, passed away on September 18, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy E. Murphy; and two daughters, Maureen M. Titone (Russell) and Sharon A. Pedersen; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Chief Radioman. He retired from Bell Telephone Laboratories in New Jersey after 30 years in research and development, and was on the team that developed the Picturephone featured at the New York World’s Fair of 1964-65. He was a volunteer fireman for 30 years, 20 with the East Freehold Fire Department in New Jersey, where he was an active firefighter and was also on the Board of Directors, and 10 years with the Midlothian Fire Company 5 in Virginia, where he was an administrator. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club of New Jersey. He had many hobbies including boating, fishing, woodworking, clock making and computer photography.

Special thanks to his caregivers and the staff at Sunrise of BonAir for their kindness and support.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Dolfield and Huguenot Roads. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chesterfield Professional Firefighters Charitable Foundation (CPFF), P.O. Box 812, Chesterfield, Va. 23832.