Our Obituaries
Jewell Wright
November 4, 1923 - May 23, 2013
Jewell Wright, 89, of Henrico passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sallie Saunders; husband, Russell Linwood Wright, Jr., died August 22, 1990; son, Russell Wright, assigned to the 5th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, trained as a medic in the Navy, and killed in active duty in Vietnam in 1968; and brother, Wesley Hudson, died July 2010. She is survived by...
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S. Louise Tate Davis
April 2, 1950 - May 21, 2013
S. Louise Tate Davis, 63, of Mechanicsville passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She is survived by her two daughters Beverly Tate and Lisa Hastings (Chris), as well as nine grandchildren; Tricia, Tiffany, Edward, Britney, Ashley, C.J., Adam, Danielle, and Tommy, Four great-grandchildren; Trevor, Shelby, Rylee, and Keagon, Three sisters; Jill, Bonnie and Barbara, and her brother Paul. A visitation...
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John W Hott
February 5, 1943 - May 20, 2013
John William Hott, 70, a member of Highland Springs United Methodist Church, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. As a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Amy and her husband Bret and their daughter, Brittany; daughter, MaryBeth and her husband Jeff and their sons, Parker and Kobe; his sisters...
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Herbert Jacob Baer, Jr.
August 15, 1942 - May 18, 2013
BAER, Herbert J. "Bert" Jr., 70, of Varina, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy Baer; his children, Jay Baer (Amy),Wendy McMillian (Derek), Matthew Baer (Kim); five grandchildren, Angelina, Barit, Molly Keye, Anna Reid and Luke. Bert was owner and operator of the Vette Shop for 38 years. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at...
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Hazel Pickels
May 18, 2013
Hazel A. Pickels, 96, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013. Originally from Caroline County, Hazel was a resident of Highland Springs. Mrs. Pickels was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and her grandson, Timothy Pickels. Hazel was a member of Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She is survived by her son; Herman Pickels (Sylvia); grandchildren, Melody...
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Henry Thomas Sours
October 19, 1927 - May 17, 2013
SOURS, Henry Thomas "Hank," 85, of Richmond, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Sours; four sisters, Mary S. Burns of Fishersville, Va., Iva Jean Andrews of Texas, Betty Sue Taylor of Cary, N.C., and Phyllis S. Doggett of Henrico, Va. Mr. Sours was a retired employee of the Army National Guard with over 30 years of service, and a member of...
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Peggy Ellis Turner
January 28, 1958 - May 17, 2013
Peggy Ellis Turner, 55, of Sandston passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Ellis; brother, Ricky Ellis and sister-in-law Blair Turner Butler. Peggy was a Nurse Manager at Parham Surgery Center. She had a love for cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Peggy was very charismatic and welcomed everyone she met with a hug. She is survived by...
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Margaret Ammons Burruss
June 6, 1922 - May 15, 2013
Margaret Ammons Burruss, 90, of Henrico, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Frederick R. (Buck) Burruss; sons, Royce (Sandy) and Ron (Brenda); two granddaughters, Niki Wachsmuth (Jeff) and Larri English (Chuck); and three great-grandchildren, Austin & Anna Wachsmuth and Hunter English. Margaret had been an active member of Sandston Baptist Church...
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Marshall Dale Foster
May 25, 1952 - May 14, 2013
Marshall Dale Foster, 60, of Varina, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 after an amazingly courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 25, 1952, graduated from Varina High School and was a life-long resident of Varina. Marshall loved to travel, eat, laugh and play ball with his furry "baby girl," Lexi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie & Mary Foster. He is survived...
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Alice Louise Blanton
April 10, 1931 - May 12, 2013
Alice Louise Blanton, 82, of Varina, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was born in Rush, Pa. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Clair & Norene Edwards. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Amel H. Blanton; children, Kelley Blanton (Susan), Dennis Blanton, Debra Blanton (Lisa), Garry Blanton (Andrea); grandchildren, Robin, Erin and Nicholas Blanton, Sara Illig, Cary Ann and...
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Richard Allen Justice
December 19, 1938 - May 8, 2013
Richard Allen Justice, 74, of Henrico, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He is at peace rejoicing with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marklyn Crawford Justice and Beulah 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)...
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Joel Thomas Ashworth
January 8, 1926 - May 8, 2013
Joel Thomas "Tommy" Ashworth, Sr., 87, of Varina, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce T. Ashworth and his beloved dog, Princess. Tommy retired from Richmond Ford with more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Varina Baptist Church. Tommy served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated Purple Heart veteran of WWII. He was best remembered riding...
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Thomas Edgar Mulligan, Jr.
June 9, 1926 - May 7, 2013
Thomas "Pete" Mulligan, Jr., 86, of Sandston, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Ed Mulligan; wife, Joan Mulligan; son, Thomas Wayne Mulligan; and sister, Joyce Drummond. He retired from 31 years of service with C&P Telephone Company. Pete was one of the original founders of the Sandston Moose Lodge, where he served two terms as...
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Jean Poole
May 5, 2013
Poole, Jean Marie, 87, of Sandston, VA, passed away on May 5, 2013. She was born in Buffalo, NY, to Dr. Irvin and Mrs. Lulu Guller Brenning. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Cecil Lamar Poole; and son, Frank Louzek. She is survived by her four sons, John (Janis), David (Gayla), Robert (Kathryne/Nip), Louzek and Mark (Glenda) Poole. She is also survived by her 10...
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Isabel P. Compitiello
August 26, 1925 - May 4, 2013
Isabel Compitiello, 87, of Goochland, passed away at home on Saturday, May 4, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Compitiello, and her daughter Annette. She is survived by her children, Mickey, Ronnie, Gail (Dinkey), Paula (Bill), Debbie (Fred), Janet (George) and Lisa; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three brothers, Willis,...
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Helen Armstrong
May 3, 2013
Helen Parker Armstrong, 84, of New Kent, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. She was born in Columbia, VA to the late Millard and Emma Parker. Helen was a retired baker for Continental Baking Company, where she worked for many years. She is survived by her son, John Toney III (Doris); daughter, Deborah Childress (Eddie); grandchildren, Eddie, Jr. (Jonni), Pam, Ricky (Kelly) and J.L. III (Allison)...
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Anna Woodson Harper
October 25, 1947 - May 3, 2013
Anna Woodson Harper, 65, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bobby Harper; two daughters, Lisa Mallory ( Jacob) and Kathy Dowdy; step-children, Wayne & Sissie Harper; grandchildren, Heather Campbell, Brayden Melton, and Madison & Maelyn Mallory; and sisters, Wendy Kain and Helen Cocke. The family will receive friends from 12-2 PM on Monday,...
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Daniel Machupa
February 22, 1966 - May 1, 2013
Daniel Joseph "Dan" Machupa, of Varina, Va., went to be with the Lord, May 1, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his mother, Martha Storms (Jerry) of Chesapeake, Va.; his father, Michael Machupa (Rhea) of Concord, Texas; two brothers, Michael and David (Stephanie); his wife, Tracie; five children, Nicholas Michael, Rachael Elain and Alex Josef Machupa, Alexis and...
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Kathryn W. Andrews
May 1, 2013
Kathryn W. Andrews, 81, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Williams and Lula Hall Miller. Kathryn is survived by her husband and father of her two children, Clyde Walton Andrews; two daughters Faye Kathryn Andrews and Felicia Andrews Bullock and husband Roger Bullock; sister-in-law, Audrey Ownsby; many cousins and loving family...
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Franklin Wayne Woods
January 9, 1951 - April 30, 2013
Franklin "Wayne" Woods, 62, of Lanexa, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Brenda Woods; aunt, Phyllis Ross of Arizona; mother-in-law, Mildred Bullock; brother-in-law, Harry Bullock, Jr.; three aunts by marriage, Mable Clarke, Norma Gooch, and Doris Layne; and his devoted four-legged friends Rascal, Molly, Beauregard, and Lucy. Wayne was a...
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John Isac Barlow
August 26, 1921 - April 24, 2013
John I. Barlow, 91, of Sandston, passed into eternal life with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Suella Barlow. Mr. Barlow is survived by two sons, Donald Barlow (Lana) and John Barlow, Jr. (Kim); six daughters, Patsy Jean Strohecker (Eric), Brenda Testerman (Bud), Nita Race (Darry), Linda Morissette, Tricia Foster (Todd), and Virgie Hubbard ...
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Margaret Becker
March 18, 1941 - April 21, 2013
Margaret "Peggy" Becker, 72, of Richmond, passed away on April 21st 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Alma Becker; Brother Jim Becker, and sister Donna Becker. Margaret is survived by her sister Patricia Sarr and Brother Edward Becker; Special friends' Joyce Sherwood, and Dorris Hoffman, and a host of many other family members and friends. Visitors will be received at...
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Marjorie Conner
March 18, 1941 - April 21, 2013
Marjorie Vayo Conner, 90, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013, at age 90. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude C. Conner. She was retired from C&P Telephone Company. She is survived by her son Edmond J. Vayo, Sr.; 2 Grandchildren Edmond Vayo, Jr. and Melissa Vayo; and 3 great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 23rd from 2 to 5 PM at Nelsen Funeral...
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Vernon Lanny Lanthrip
April 19, 2013
Vernon T. "Lanny" Lanthrip, 92, of Niantic, Connecticut passed away on April 19, 2013. Born in Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Hattie Christine "Tina" Lanthrip. He is survived by his brother Dudley R. Lanthrip and his wife Sandy. Mr. Lanthrip served as Chief Quarter Master in the Navy during WWII. The family would like to thank The Staff of Lawrence Memorial...
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Jeannette Donohue
October 19, 1915 - April 19, 2013
Jeannette V. Donohue, 97, of Shrewsbury, died Friday, April 19, 2013. She was the widow of Patrick Francis Donohue and is survived by the loves of her life, daughter, Patricia A. Bowman and son Richard F. Donohue and wife Sandra, grandchildren Christopher Bowman, Lisa Bowman, Jennifer Sosa and 5 great grandsons.
The family will receive friends Wednesday April 24th from 5 to 8 pm at the Miles...
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John R. Sykes
April 19, 2013
John R. Sykes, 68, of Varina, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior in heaven on Friday, April 19, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna Joyce Sykes; step-daughter, Terri Thompson, husband Terry; son, Jonathan, wife Cynthia; daughters Laura Stansbury, husband Bruce and Sara Sykes; four grandchildren, Megan, Noah, Kara and Madisen; sister Louise Parker; brother James Sykes; and...
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Helen Venable Patterson
April 8, 1943 - April 18, 2013
Helen Venable Patterson, 70, was called to eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Her life began on April 8, 1943, the daughter of the late James R. Venable and Marian Shackelford. She was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Lee Patterson, Jr.
Helen graduated from Bruton Heights School, class of 1961. She retired from Williamsburg-James...
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Bettie Miller Lindsey
March 18, 2013 - April 15, 2013
Bettie Miller Lindsey died at home with her family in Chesapeake, VA, on April 15, 2013, at the age of 81. Born and raised in Gloucester, VA, she attended Botetourt High School. After graduation she moved to Richmond, where she made an adventure of working for the Bank of Virginia. There she met and married the love of her life and they raised a family in Henrico County. Bettie became a housewife...
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John Shupe
April 14, 2013
John Franklin Shupe, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at age 79. John was born in Carroll County, VA, on January 5, 1934. Mr. Shupe was retired from Eastern Air Lines after 30 years of service. He served in the Army and 101st Airborne. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gloria Hendrick Shupe; three children, John Shupe, Jr., Pam Dunkum (Rocky), Ronnie Shupe (Karen); six grandchildren,...
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Margaret Radvany Ukrop
June 26, 1913 - April 14, 2013
Margaret "Margie" Ukrop, 99, of Varina, went to be with The Lord on April 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve B. Ukrop; Her parents Paul and Helen Radvany; Her siblings, Helen Zodun, Wilmer Smith, John Radvany, Elsie Radvany, Grace Deak, and Bill Radvany. She is survived by her daughter Beverly Farmer and her husband Roy; two grandchildren Wendy Piersall and her husband Kelly...
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Howard W. Moore
July 5, 1925 - April 13, 2013
Howard William Moore, 87, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was born in Marion, North Carolina, son of the late Beulah Moore.
Howard honorably served his country in WWII, and after his service in the Navy, became a resident of Newport News/Williamsburg for over 65 years. He was a prominent businessman, working as a real estate broker and developer. He was also the...
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Lucy Adele Baker Sullivan
December 12, 1924 - April 12, 2013
Lucy Adele Baker Sullivan, 88, of Henrico, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Edward Baker and Lillie Pearl Lynch Baker; brothers, Earl, Freddie, Thomas, and Wesley Baker; and sisters, May Davis, Elsie Rusak, and Doris King. Lucy was a long time member of Landmark Baptist Church. She was retired from Lawyers Title Insurance Company, where she...
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Terry Wayne Trimble
January 11, 1951 - April 12, 2013
Terry W. Trimble, 62, passed into peaceful sleep Friday, April 12, 2013. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and later worked for the Henrico County Police Department, of which he retired. Terry was a kind, polite and respectful man who loved his family, friends and church. He is survived by his wife, Neva M....
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Patricia Lambeth
April 11, 2013
Patricia Lambeth, 67, of Henrico, passed away within the warm embrace of her family on Thursday, April 11, 2013. She is reunited in heaven with her parents, John Q. and Juanita (Bowling) Woolard; her brother, John W. Woolard, and others close to her heart. Pat's love and spirit remain part of the lives of her husband, Joseph A. Lambeth, Sr.; her children, Dorothy Gerena, Barry Bales, Jr., Rob...
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Elizabeth Rush
June 30, 1925 - April 10, 2013
Elizabeth Martin Rush passed away Wednesday, April 10 2013. Elizabeth was visiting her daughter in Puyallup, WA when she became ill. After struggling with declining health, she quietly passed away with her daughters and granddaughters working vigilantly to keep her comfortable. Elizabeth was born on June 30, 1925 in Free Union, VA. She leaves behind her devoted husband Harry, daughters Wanda R....
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Carrol Gene Haigler, Jr.
July 19, 1963 - April 10, 2013
Carrol Gene Haigler, Jr., 49, of Louisa, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrol Gene Haigler, Sr. and Mary Frances Haigler. He was an avid hunter and a hard worker. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 28 years, Lisa M. Haigler; children, Dennis, Shawn, and Heather Haigler; one brother, David Haigler; one brother-in-law, Donnie Harris...
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Margaret Woods Rush
September 16, 1934 - April 8, 2013
Rush, Margaret Woods, 78, of Richmond passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Rush. She is survived by her daughter Susan Marie Rush; grandchildren, Christian Nichole Cameron, Elizabeth Ann Bacot, William Henry Bacot; 3 great-grandchildren, and brothers, Louis Woods, Herbert Woods, and William Woods. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8...
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Betty Downing Sweeney
February 13, 1923 - April 8, 2013
Betty Downing Sweeney departed this life on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Sweeney in 1997 and her daughter, Susan Sweeney Watts in 2004. Mrs. Sweeney was a graduate of Longwood University and the College of William and Mary. She taught at Varina Elementary School for years and became the principal at Varina Annex Elementary. She leaves behind her son...
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Philip Taylor Rutledge, Jr.
September 2, 1933 - April 8, 2013
Philip T. Rutledge, Jr., of Varina, surrounded by his family, serenely passed away from this life on Monday, April 8, 2013 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Taylor Rutledge, Sr. and Effie Howser Rutledge. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Glenda; sister, Ann Handy; sons, David (Patti) and John (Sandy); grandchildren, Jared, Ben, Jessica ...
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Marilyn Mae Chenault
April 27, 1947 - April 7, 2013
Chenault, Marilyn M., 65, of Quinton, Va., passed away April 7, 2013, after an odds beating 10 and ½ year battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by parents, Fredrick Cray and Annie Mildred Walker; sister, Violet Petrone; brother, Larry Cray; and son, Michael F. Deckard. She is survived by her husband, Fred M. Chenault Jr. (Ret. USAF); son, Fred M. Chenault III "Freddie"; daughter,...
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Stuart E. Dowdy
July 14, 1944 - April 7, 2013
Stuart E. Dowdy, 68, of Henrico, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Roxie and Frank Dowdy; wife, Sue Dowdy; and son, David Christopher Dowdy. A retiree of Henrico County, he leaves behind his children, Donald Troy (Teresa) and Stuart Wayne (Donna) Dowdy; siblings, Donald and David Dowdy, Peggy Bryan, and Mildred Sharp; grandchildren, Christopher and...
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Kenneth Chester Wing
October 22, 1946 - April 6, 2013
MSGT Kenneth Chester Wing, USAF, Ret., 66, of Greencastle, died late Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2013, at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Reitta Sue Gurley Wing, his wife of 31 years.
Born October 22, 1946, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Chester John and Eva May Ratcliffe Wing. He graduated Granby Junior-Senior High School, Granby, Massachusetts; and the...
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Ann Marie Glassco
February 1, 1933 - April 3, 2013
Ann C. Glassco, 80, of Henrico, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Buck" Glassco and son, Willie Buffin. Ann was retired from the Virginia Air National Guard. She leaves behind her children, Eugene, Charles (Theresa), and Earl (Sandy) Buffin; step-daughter, Martha Len Glassco; sister, Nancy Crowder; niece and nephew, Susan Wood (Billy...
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Kennith M. Hailey
February 26, 1955 - March 31, 2013
Kennith M. Hailey, 58, of New Kent, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Autry Hailey, Sr. and Audrey Irene Hailey. Mr. Hailey was the owner of K.M. Hailey Construction Company. He was an avid musician, a member of the Civil War Preservation Trust, and was an enthusiastic Relic Hunter. Mr. Hailey leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 40 years,...
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Bruce Lee Tate McNamee
April 27, 1951 - March 30, 2013
Bruce Lee Tate McNamee, 61, of Loudoun, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Lee McNamee; and brother, Michael Patrick McNamee. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lynn Newcomb McNamee; their children, Mathew Brandon (Melissa) and Kathryn T. M. Harbel (Neil); mother , Margaret T. McNamee; sisters, Donna E. Turner and Shannon M. Ferguson;...
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Mary Tinsley Yates
December 2, 1933 - March 29, 2013
Mary Tinsley Yates, 79, of Charles City, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Carlton B. Tinsley; and loving husband of 30 years, Virgil Jackson "Jack" Yates. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Patricia T. Marshall (Gary), Carlton R. Tinsley, Deborah T. Hogge, and Michael B. Tinsley (Shelley); four...
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Ernest Copley Edward, Sr.
April 28, 1938 - March 27, 2013
Ernest C. Edwards, Sr., of Quinton, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harris C. and Carrie L. Edwards; sisters, Daisy Lampie and Lily May Mitchell. Ernest is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Beverly Ann; sister, Ruby Mitchell; and brother, Percy Edwards; children, Betty, Judy (Mark) and Charlie (Denise);...
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Willi Fenske
November 24, 1940 - March 26, 2013
Willi Fenske, 72, of Hopewell, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 26th, 2013. He was the CEO of an embossing company, I.R. International, which included locations in Richmond, VA, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Krefeld, and Germany. He attended public school in St. Tonis, Germany and professional training as an artist/engraving at a trade school, Dornbusch engraving, where he was an apprentice to Dr. Paul...
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David Allen Slough
February 23, 1960 - March 24, 2013
David Allen Slough, 53, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bobby" M. Slough III; grandparents, Bob and Evelyn Slough and Virginia Fay Hiller. Surrounded by his loving family and friends, he leaves behind his mother, Joanne Slough; sister, Kim Matheny and husband Mike; brother, Richard "Ricky" Slough and his wife Devon; nieces, Ashley...
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Ira C. Jordan
November 28, 1935 - March 21, 2013
Ira "Billy/Bill" Cecil Jordan, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA.
Born November 28th, 1935, and raised in Varina, VA, he was the son of Ira Franklin Jordan and Elsie May Jordan.
He was a member of the Lynn Haven United Methodist Church, Lynn Haven, Florida.
As a young man, he enlisted into the Air Force as a...
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Patricia Ann Anderson
August 17, 1930 - March 19, 2013
Patricia Ann Anderson, 82, of Varina, survived by one daughter, Cheryl Baker; two grandsons, Scott Anderson and Alden Reid; one son-in-law, Joe Reid; two great-grandsons, Brenden and Jerimiah; one sister-in-law, Joyce Morris; and two nieces, Wanda Stephens and Dawn Lindsay. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave....
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Katheryne Elizabeth Mobley Jones
February 8, 1928 - March 19, 2013
Katheryne Elizabeth Mobley Jones went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Born in Guin, Alabama, she recently celebrated her 85th birthday. She was a loving daughter, caring sister, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and recently great-grandmother. A longtime resident of the Birmingham, Alabama area she called Virginia home since 2011. Mrs. Jones is...
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Luther James (L.J.) Johns
November 10, 1931 - March 18, 2013
The Reverend Luther James (L.J.) Johns, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born on November 10, 1931 in Tensas Parish, Louisiana to the late Iva Mae Burnett Johns and Luther James Johns.
One of nine children, the Johns family migrated to Fresno, California during the Great Depression in 1936. His father died at the early age of 48, leaving his widowed...
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Virginia "Betty" Adkins
December 21, 1943 - March 18, 2013
Virginia "Betty" Adkins, 69, of Charles City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 18, 2013. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, David Adkins; children, Charles, Glenn (Alicia), Douglas (Kimberly), Michael (Karla), and Sue (Jeremy); seven grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kristen, Josh, Logan, Joey, Madison, and Jake; two sisters, Nancy Osby (Jerry) and Frances Hutchinson; two brothers...
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June Largen
May 5, 1922 - March 16, 2013
June Largen, 90, of Sandston, joined her husband of 72 years, Jim, in Heaven on Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Moir Largen, Sr.; parents James Franklin and Leota Priscilla Smith; and infant daughter, Martha Priscilla Largen. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Fox (William) and Sandra Cowett (Phil); son, James Moir Largen, Jr. (Sue); sister, Jean...
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Mildred Purcell Hines
November 29, 1938 - March 15, 2013
Mildred Purcell Hines, 74, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Hines; and son, Matthew Hines. Mildred is survived by her daughters Avis and Tracey Hines; brother, Robert Purcell (Jean); three grandchildren, Brandon Bulheller, Skyler and Shane Beaver; nephew, Michael; nieces, Stephanie and Ann Marie; and cousins, Robert and Albert...
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James Moir Largen, Sr.
February 16, 1922 - March 15, 2013
James Moir Largen, Sr., 91, of Sandston, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, June Smith Largen; daughters, Mary Fox (William) and Sandra Cowett (Phil); son, James Moir Largen, Jr. (Sue); two brothers, Charlie Largen and Morrison Largen; three grandchildren, Chris Boynton, Patrick Cowett, and Ken Hubbard; five great-grandchildren, Morgan, Claire, and Luke...
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Nichelle C. Jones
January 24, 2001 - March 13, 2013
Nichelle C. Jones, 12, of Providence Forge, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She is survived her parents, Robert and Helena Jones; brother, Xavier Zanders; and sister Kiwada Johnston. Arrangements to follow.
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E. Ray Hodge
October 2, 1927 - March 11, 2013
Hodge, E. Ray, 85, of Sandston, died Monday, March 11, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Gloria Milby Hodge; sons, Elbert Ray Hodge, Jr. and Thomas W. Hodge. He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda H. Fletcher and husband, Daniel; wife of 19 years, Penny Cannon Hodge; brother, Fred Hodge; daughters-in-law, Jean Hodge and Carolyn Hodge; eight grandchildren; eighteen great...
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S. Harrison Carter, Jr.
November 21, 1956 - March 9, 2013
S. Harrison Carter, Jr., a Melrose, MA resident, passed away after a brief illness, at home on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at age 56.
Harrison was born in Roanoke, VA, on November 21, 1956, and raised in Raleigh, NC, Fort Lee, and Charles City. Harrison, known as Harry, attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology for 4 years, where he was also known as HTF. He worked in the Network Security...
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Pearl Groome Davis
July 1, 1931 - March 8, 2013
Davis, Pearl Groome, 81, of Henrico passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Davis, six brothers, and five sisters. Mrs. Davis was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. She loved God, her family, and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Whitlock and son- in- law, Tim Whitlock; grandchildren, Ian Alexander Whitlock and wife Jennifer, Wyndi...
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Irvin Raymond Roberts, Jr.
March 5, 1921 - March 6, 2013
Irvin Raymond Roberts, Jr., of Varina, passed away on March 6, 2013, at the age of 92. He was born in 1921, one of eight children of the late Martha and Irvin Roberts. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Duke Roberts. He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Shirley Roberts; and his children Ken Roberts, Dale Baber, Bonnie Penney and Lisa Wright, 8 grandchildren, 9 great...
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Dolores Teresa Bitkowski
October 11, 1938 - March 6, 2013
Dolores Bitkowski, 74, of Highland Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was a former switchboard operator at Chippenham Hospital. She enjoyed shopping, decorating, and her pets. She is survived by her husband, David Bitkowski; children Carolyn Plitt (Joseph), Kenneth Wiater (Rhonda), Michael Wiater (Kim), Monica Wiater (Rick), David Bitkowski (Melanie), Mark Bitkowski (Kim), Amy...
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George T. Matthews, Sr.
June 14, 1923 - March 5, 2013
MATTHEWS, George T. Sr., 89, of Providence Forge, passed away March 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 16 and 1/2 years, Loleen Matthews; sons, Tom and Brenda, David and Janet, John and Lisa, Bill and Sherry Matthews, SGM Mark and Mrs. Regenia Grubbs, and Brian and Tish Grubbs; grandchildren, Jessica and Becky Matthews, Kara Grubbs and Wade Grubbs; brother, Virgil and Marie Matthews; sister,...
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Carl K. Miles
December 4, 1921 - March 5, 2013
Carl K. Miles, 91, of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie; daughter, Peggy Holmes; and two grandchildren, Leah & Ward Holmes. He is survived by two daughters, Maurica Canaday (Alvin) and Carol Nichols (Nick); two sons, Archer "Sonny" Jefferson (Judy) and Carl Miles, Jr. (Nancy); eight grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren, and...
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Robert Ray "Bobby" Daugherty
May 18, 1927 - March 1, 2013
Robert Ray "Bobby" Daugherty, 85, passed away in his sleep March 1, 2013, after battling cancer of the liver and Parkinson's Disease. Bobby was born to the last James B. and Mary W. Daugherty in Big Stone Gap, VA. on May 18, 1927. The family then settled in Barton Heights and the Highland Park area. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the USS Acree (DES). Bobby was an original member of...
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Helen Sigmund Hodges
February 21, 1925 - February 28, 2013
Helen Sigmund Hodges, 88, was born on February 21, 1925 and passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin W. Hodges; parents, Cpt. Robert Sigmund and Etta Mae Sigmund; and six brothers, Arthur, Robert, Joseph, Carl, Edward, and Gordon Sigmund. Helen was a lifelong resident of Varina and graduated from Varina High School in 1943. She was also a...
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Earnest Earl Wells, Jr.
August 11, 1944 - February 28, 2013
Earnest "Earnie" Wells, Jr., 68, of Sandston, passed away February 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, David Wells. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Wells; sons, Little Earnie (Cherie) and Jamie (Karen); grandchildren, Chip, David, Jr. Dallas and Taylor; two great- grandchildren, Jack and Sarah; brother, Billy and his wife, Diane; also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Wells was...
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Evelyn Moorman King
December 1, 1923 - February 28, 2013
Evelyn Moorman King, 89, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. King and daughter, Linda Mann. Evelyn was a member of the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Madison (Charles) and Cathy Linebrink (Lawrence, Jr.); seven grandchildren, Thomas Mann, Jr., Matthew Myers, Cameron...
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Marvin M. Peace, Sr.
February 11, 1929 - February 26, 2013
Marvin M.Peace, Sr., 84, of Quinton, went to be with Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Annie E. Peace; one son, Marvin M. Peace, Jr. (Neva); one daughter, Patricia P. Toler (Keith); five granddaughters, Juanita Clark, Misty Kirby, Christy Mickle (Jesse), Allison Jones (Hunter), and Lindsay Toler; four great-grandchildren, other family...
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Virginia Shirley Hawkes
August 12, 1922 - February 26, 2013
Virginia Shirley Hawkes, 90, of Amelia, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Hawkes, Jr.; her daughter, Mary Louise McCauley; and her son, David Conrad Hawkes. She is survived by her son, John William Hawkes III (DeLinda); daughter, Joanne H. Green (Linwood); son-in-law, John Joseph McCauley; daughter-in-law, Paula Reid Hawkes;...
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Lois Davis Hamlet
April 8, 1929 - February 25, 2013
Lois Davis Hamlet, 83, of Chesterfield, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George R. Davis and Mamie C. Davis; and brother, Waverly Davis (Bubba). Lois was a member of the Ft. Lee Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Joy Club, and the Manchester Women of the Moose. She is survived by two...
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Benjamin Edward Gregory, Jr.
October 17, 1951 - February 20, 2013
Benjamin Edward Gregory, Jr., 61, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin Sr., and Virginia Gregory and his sister Suzanne Abel. He is survived by his sister Verna Vanhook and brother Daniel Gregory, nephews James Vanhook (Kim) and Robert Abel; nieces Laura and Jenni Abel, great nephew J. C. Vanhook; and a special friend Gloria...
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Carroll Dwight Williams
October 12, 1933 - February 20, 2013
WILLIAMS, Carroll Dwight, 79, of Highland Springs, passed away February 20, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Bailey (Richard); two grandchildren, Andrew Zodun and Stephanie Gregory; two great-grandchildren, Alex and Shane Zodun; a longtime good friend and companion, Mary Bell; two brothers, Darryl Williams and Fred Williams; one sister, Iris Walace; and many nieces and nephews. A...
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Lisa Carolyn Davis-Mead "Hush"
September 6, 1961 - February 18, 2013
Lisa Carolyn Davis-Mead "Hush", of Bon Air, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Lawrence Mead. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Matthews; son, Noah Davis; two brothers, Duane Davis and his wife, Faith and Scott Davis and his wife, Arden; one great-aunt, Peggy Horne; a special friend, Jodi Stevens; and several nieces, nephews, and...
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William McKendrie "Mack" Jefferies, Sr.
February 16, 1942 - February 18, 2013
JEFFERIES, Mr. William McKendrie "Mack" Sr., 71, of Highland Springs, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa J. Vaseleck and her husband, Joe; son, William M. "Little Mack" Jefferies Jr.; four grandchildren, Michael "Shane" McGhee, McKenzie Jefferies, Jerzie and William "Bubbie" Jefferies III; one sister, Charlotte Hudgins; one brother, J.D. Jefferies;...
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Buddy L. Sherrill
January 12, 1941 - February 18, 2013
Buddy L. Sherrill, 72, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Sherrill and Estelle S. Woodson; and brother, Everette Sherrill. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Shirley G. Sherrill; daughters, Debra Tompkins (Stuart), Sandra Sherrill, and Dee Smith (Tim); grandchildren, Heather Lewis (Lavar), Stuart IV,...
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Yates Richard Roberts
November 4, 1930 - February 11, 2013
Yates Richard Roberts, 82, departed this life on Monday, February 11, 2013. He is survived by his long time love, Shirley McNanny; sister, June Maltba; children, Kathy Leach (Skip), Ethan Roberts (Tracey), Susan Pike (Mick), Sandy Striech (Jeff), Sherri Ragland (Gary), and Staci Robbins; and his best friend, Tommy Taylor. He has fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. And also, many...
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Clarence Chester Bell, Jr.
October 18, 1957 - February 10, 2013
Clarence C. Bell, Jr., 55, of Highland Springs, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Mr. Bell was a Welder and Fitter at English Boiler and a former employee of Wal-Mart. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and loved to go fishing with his Dad. Mr. Bell leaves behind his parents, Clarence C. Bell, Sr. and Mildred E. Bell; devoted wife, Theresa M. Bell; daughters, Melissa Bell,...
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P. Lorraine Rogers
June 7, 1953 - February 10, 2013
ROGERS, P. Lorraine, 59, of Highland Springs, Va., passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her son, Boonie Rogers. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Foster and husband, Adam; mother, Phyllis Murphy; four grandchildren, Ryan, A.J., Kayla and Ashley; two aunts, Gladys Brown and Elizabeth Allen; uncle, Richard Flannagan; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The...
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Shane Daniel Walls
October 13, 2012 - February 9, 2013
Baby Shane Daniel Walls was born on October 13, 2012 and passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Baby Shane was a resident of Richmond, Virginia.
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Mary Green Gough
July 25, 1928 - February 8, 2013
Gough, Mary G., of Henrico, Virginia, died peacefully at the Henrico Health Care Center on Friday, February 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband, William (Billy) P. Gough, Jr.; son, Kenneth Ray Gough and daughter, Linda Royal (Jay); grandchildren, Jennifer Gough, Bonny Shaw (Emile), Stephanie Altland (Brian), Jason and William Gough; great-grandchildren, Shay Gough, Olivia and Ethan Shaw,...
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Virginia Long
September 1, 1919 - February 8, 2013
LONG, Virginia, 93 of Henrico, Va., passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin E. Long; a son, Robert L. Barr; and two grandsons. Virginia enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and loved her cats. She is survived by her son, Howard G. Barr (Nancy); daughters, Janalane Richter (Wayne) and Cheryl V. Sumner; six grandchildren, 17 great...
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William Albert "Bushead" Robins
May 29, 1929 - February 7, 2013
William Albert "Bushead" Robins, 83, of Sandston, VA passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by his beloved family on February 7, 2013. Bushead was born May 29, 1929 to the late Margaret and Benjamin Russell Robins, Jr. He is preceded in death by his loving son Kent W. Robins; sisters, Liz Stoyanoff, Virginia White, Ella Halterman, and brother B.R. Robins III...
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Helen R. Biggerstaff
February 6, 2013
Biggerstaff, Helen R., 89, of Apoka Florida, formally of Glen Allen VA, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Weldon Lemuel Biggerstaff; daughters, Beverly Hausman, and Nancy Biggerstaff. She and her husband owned the Central Cleaners in Petersburg, VA and the Richards Cleaners in Richmond, VA. Helen is survived by her sons, Thomas Biggerstaff (Barbara...
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Margaret Elizabeth Worrell Carter
January 26, 1920 - February 4, 2013
Margaret Elizabeth Worrell Carter, 93, of Richmond, went home to be with Jesus on February 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wilbur Carter; parents, Beatrice and William Worrell; and three brothers, Ronald, Eugene, and William Worrell. She is survived by her son, Wayne S. Carter (Jeanne); daughter, Cheryl C. Eberly (Bobby); six grandchildren, Kathy Watkins (Terry), Mark...
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Martha Eggleston Mayhew Oliver
September 30, 1929 - February 3, 2013
Martha Eggleston Mayhew Oliver, 83, of Richmond went to be with the Lord on Monday February 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Russell T. Oliver; children, Ron Mayhew (Kathy), Joyce Garthright, Harold Mayhew (Bobbie), and Nancy Shook; as well as her brother, James E. Eggleston (Elizabeth); sister, Lillian Ligon (Phillip); Eleven grandchildren and ten great...
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Elsie Barlow Harmon
January 4, 1927 - February 1, 2013
Elsie Barlow Harmon
1927-2013
Elsie Harmon raised two boys (and one husband), waited sixteen years, and decided to raise a girl. The boys (and the husband) were brawlers (and sometimes, so was the girl). She and her husband E.B. made a home that was open to all (even liberals), at any hour, with no explanation (and maybe even bail money.) Elsie—MeMee to the grandkids—specialized in love...
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Samuel E. "Sam" Parrish,, Jr.
February 22, 1955 - February 1, 2013
Samuel E. "Sam" Parrish, Jr., 57, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel E. Parrish, Sr., a half-brother, and an infant son. Mr. Parrish is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara Parrish; son, Trey Parrish; daughter, Samantha Parrish; mother, Myrtle B. Parrish; sister, June Robinson; half-sisters, Frances and Jean; and many other...
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Linda Diane Price
March 5, 1942 - January 30, 2013
Linda Diane (Grandma) Price, 70, of Sandston, joined her loving husband, George Lacy Price, on January 30, 2013. She is survived by her daughters, Vickie Barden, Penny Lavely, Sherry Miller, and Wendy Bowles; granddaughter, whom she raised, Nikki Barden; grandchildren, Mikie Barden, Chris Bond, Lacy Ashlin, and Michael Bowles; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Jaime; sisters, Tina and Dale;...
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