Henry Hinkle Lotts, 92, of 42 North Side Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away Tuesday evening, November 17, 2009 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Born January 13, 1917 in Rockbridge County, he was the son of the late Bill Lotts and Nellie Benson Lotts Dunaway.

He was a veteran of the 214th Coast Artillery of the United States Army, a member of White Hill Church of the Brethren and was retired from the former E. I. DuPont Co. of Waynesboro after 33 years of service.

In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Edith Campbell Lotts; a daughter, Patty Sue Lotts; his step-father, Frazier Dunaway; three step-sisters, Fern Clemmer, Ruby Arnold, Mary Pultz; step-brother, Hunter Dunaway; half-sister, Dorothy Dunaway; and a half-brother, Elmer Dunaway.

Survivors include a son, Mark E. Lotts and his wife, Rosanna of Stuarts Draft; a sister, Clara Brown of Lexington; two grandchildren, Mark E. Lotts, ll, and Holly Ann Lotts.

A graveside service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at White Hill Church of the Brethren by Matthew Hoy and Rev. Jim Chappell.

The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.

Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund of White Hill Church of the Brethren, 749 Old White Hill Road, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 or Valley Program for Aging Services, Inc. 325 Pine Ave., Waynesboro, VA. 22980.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.

Harriett Elizabeth Walkup 72, of The Woodlands Nursing Home, Clifton Forge, formerly of 306 Church Street, Clifton Forge, died Monday, November 16, 2009 at Alleghany Regional Hospital, Low Moor.

She was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia on October 15, 1937, a daughter of the late James and Lilly Mason Moss.

She was a retired secretary with Social Security Administration and was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, William Clarence Walkup.

She is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Deitz and husband, Jason, and Sarah Hoke, both of Clifton Forge; and four grandchildren: John Walkup, Jami Lyons, Liliana Hoke, and Jay Lynn Deitz.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00 p.m. in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Bill Dillon and Elder Alfred Dearing officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge.

Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family attending the service. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Nicely Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Immanuel Baptist Church, 2819 Douthat Rd, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.

The Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Virginia, is handling the arrangements.

William Edward (Bill) Sanders 77, of 411 Brentwood Drive, Covngton, Virginia, died Monday night at his home.

Mr. Sanders was born March 8, 1932 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Thomas E. Sanders and Sadie Tingler Sanders Anderton.

Bill was a veteran of 21 years service with the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Tech Sergeant after serving through the Korean and Vietnam wars.

He was employed with the former Covington National Bank and First Virginia Bank in Covington for 22 years, retiring in 1994 as Trust Officer.

He was a very active member and past president of the Covington Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Alleghany Country Club and always enjoyed his golf games.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Chapman Sanders of Covington; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tiffany Sanders of Covington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and William "Mutt" Reynolds and Leesa and Eddie Dudley, all of Covington; three grandchildren, Derek Reynolds of Blacksburg, Ashley Lowe and her husband, David, and Christy Nicely and her husband, John, all of Clifton Forge; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Vicky Anderton of Lexington, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the graveside in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.

Friends may pay their respects at any time at Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Virginia. The family received friends Wednesday evening at Arritt Funeral Home.

Memorials: The family suggests that donations in Mr. Sander's name be made to the Mountain Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.

Willard "Bill" White Painter died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

He was born March 16, 1919 in Amherst County, Virginia, the youngest of 6 children.

He was the son of Paul P. and Willie Florence Painter.

Preceding his death were four brothers and one sister: Bob, Jack, Ham, and Wallace Painter and a sister who died as a child. Also preceding his death was his beloved wife, Dorothy Irene Coleman Painter, whom he lost September 14, 2008; and a great grandchild, Albert Jeffery Linville, Jr.

Bill was a retired logger.

He and his late wife, Dorothy Painter were a true and living example of what love, sacrifice and charity meant. They lived this life each day, and it is who they were and all were blessed who knew them.

Surviving are Bill's five step-children: Ernest Potter of Buena Vista, Robert Potter of Laurel, MD, Nancy Coffey of Buena Vista, Kathy Fix of Waynesboro and Rebecca "Becky" Sorrells of Buena Vista; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, whom he dearly loved as his own.

Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Bolling, Grose, and Lotts Chapel with the Elder Butch Sorrells officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista. Te family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, VA.

Rachel Beatrice Floyd, 76, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in Golden Living Center.

Born May 29, 1933 in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Macy Southers Floyd.

Surviving are a sister, Nellie F. Thompson and husband, Walter of Glasgow; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Green Hill Cemetery with Rev. Ben Sanders officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, VA.

Betty Carol Smith Higgins, 48, of Lexington, died Monday, November 16, 2009 in Augusta Health Center.

Born December 14, 1960 in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of Ruth Hostetter Smith and the late Charles Lee Smith.

Surviving are her husband, Anthony "Bo" Higgins; three sons, Tracy Lee Smith of Salem, Shawn Anthony Smith and Dustin Wayne Higgins, both of Lexington; one brother, Charles Lee Smith, Jr., of Lexington; three sisters, Linda Smith Abbott of Lexington, Tamera Smith Conner of Raphine and Pamela Smith Higgins of Buena Vista; close friend, Michael Hostetter of Lexington.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Ebenezer ARP Cemetery with Rev. William M. Thomas officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Faith Elizabeth (Riccitelli) Becker, 83, of Marlton, New Jersey went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2009.

She died at Virtua West Jersey Hospital.

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on June 20, 1926, Faith was raised in Roselle Park. She attended Saint Paul Bible Institute in Minnesota where she met her husband, the late Rev. John H. Becker of Chicago, Illinois.

Faith loved serving the Lord and devoted her life to full-time Christian service.

She was a trained and gifted musician, with a passion for composing music. She also sang and played numerous musical instruments including the piano, ukulele, accordion and trumpet. Everyone loved her enthusiasm when her ventriloquism doll, "Suzi," seemed to come to life from her suitcase or when her colorful puppets told the story of salvation from the Bible.

Faith and John were known for their music, singing and playing duets on the piano and saxophone. She used her many gifts and talents as a testimony for Christ. Together, she and her husband pastored numerous churches in the Eastern United States. During the 1970's they also served throughout the U.S. as the National Evangelistic Team for the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches.

Surviving are her brother, Rev. James M. Riccitelli and wife, Ruth of Toledo, OH and her 3 devoted children and their families: son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Becker and Laurie Zettwoch of Islandia, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Christian and Marion Becker of Buena Vista, VA, and daughter and son-in-law, Dale Faith and Dean Hildebrand of Voorhees, NJ. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eleven great-grand children.

Faith was honored as part of a memorial service on Nov. 18th at the Wiley Church in Marlton, NJ. A private burial took place at the Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wiley Mission, 99 E Main Street, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Arrangements were handled by Bradley Funeral Home, Marlton, NJ.

Richard Estin (Whitey) Hostetter, 73, of Natural Bridge Station died Friday, November 13, 2009 in Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

Born December 4, 1935 in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Robert Eldon Hostetter and Mable Goodbar Hostetter.

He was a life member of Glasgow Rescue Squad and was retired from the town of Glasgow with over 30 years of service as police sergeant.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Frances Clark Hostetter; three daughters, Deborah H. Tyree and husband, Walter of Nelson County, Sandra H. Tomlin of Natural Bridge Station, and Connie H. Bartley and husband, Mike of Glasgow; two sisters, Madeline Ogden and Donna Brahman, both of Glasgow; six grandchildren: Richie Tomlin, Sr. and wife, Sara, Travis Tomlin and wife, Jennifer, Nicholas Tyree, Cody Tyree, Chantel Bartley, and Monica Bartley; five great grandchildren: Richie, Jr., Kage, Hayes, Brooke and Dalton; and a special friend, Clarence Patterson of Lexington.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

James Thomas (Jimmy)Lipscomb, 61, of Buena Vista, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2009.

Born on November 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence Lipscomb.

He is survived by his loving mother, Pearl Lipscomb of Lexington and his loving and devoted wife and soul mate of 31 years, Cynthia M. Lipscomb.

Pappy was a special, loving daddy to his three surviving children: a daughter, Tammy Lipscomb Hostetter of Lexington; a son, James P. Lipscomb and wife, Jessica of Lexington; a daughter, Crystal Floyd and husband, Kenny of Buena Vista.

Pappy was also a wonderful granddaddy to his five precious grandchildren: April Richardson, Leighton Hostetter, Tori Lipscomb, Taylor Lipscomb and Candice Floyd.

Jim is also survived by his very special brothers: Tony Lipscomb and wife, Cindy of Fairfield; Harold LIpscomb of Alvin, Texas; John LIpscomb and wife, Doris of Roanoke; and Anthony Lipscbomb of Lexington.

He is survived by a very special mother-in-law, "Memaw" Margaret Dyer Argenbright and the late Earl Ryland Argenbright; special sister-in-law, Ellen Austin and husband, David; brother-in-law, Ron Argenbright and friend, Marty Martin; and many special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to Dr. William Sayre, Dr. Keely and Dr. Terrance May.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Brethren Chrch in Buena Vista with Pastor Sebby Volpe officiating. Interment will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his wife for family expenses or you may make a contribution in Pappy's name to any of the following charities: The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association or The Myositis Association.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Richard Estin (Whitey) Hostetter, 73, of Natural Bridge Station died Friday, November 13, 2009 in Stonewall Jackson Hospital.

Born December 4, 1935 in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Robert Eldon Hostetter and Mable Goodbar Hostetter.

He was a life member of Glasgow Rescue Squad and was retired from the town of Glasgow with over 30 years of service as police sergeant.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Frances Clark Hostetter; three daughters, Deborah H. Tyree and husband, Walter of Nelson County, Sandra H. Tomlin of Natural Bridge Station, and Connie H. Bartley and husband, Mike of Glasgow; two sisters, Madeline Ogden and Donna Brahman, both of Glasgow; six grandchildren: Richie Tomlin, Sr. and wife, Sara, Travis Tomlin and wife, Jennifer, Nicholas Tyree, Cody Tyree, Chantel Bartley, and Monica Bartley; five great grandchildren: Richie, Jr., Kage, Hayes, Brooke and Dalton; and a special friend, Clarence Patterson of Lexington.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Collierstown Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.

Julia Ellen McCrory Goodman, 93, of Fairfield, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in the Augusta Health Center.

Born June 8, 1916 in Midvale, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Wildy McCrory and Cora Julia Beard McCrory.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Curtis Goodman.

Mrs. Goodman was a member of Fairfield Garden Club and was a member of Timber Ridge Old Stone Presbyterian Church, where she was very active in church functions.

Surviving are two sons, Charles William Goodman of Palmyra, VA and Robert Curtis Goodman of Timberville, VA; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009 at Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery with Rev. Carl Moore officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Timber Ridge Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 75 Sam Houston Way, Lexington, VA 24450 or Augusta Health, P O Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.