Our Obituaries
Hilda Snellings Hicks
August 7, 1926 - June 16, 2013
Hilda S. Hicks, 86, of Henrico, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hicks, Jr. Hilda gave 33 years of service to the federal government in the Defense General Supply Center. She was a member of Fort Lee Baptist Church where she served as Circle Leader. Hilda enjoyed spending her summers at the Rivah in Deltaville with her family. She is survived by...
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Irene Redford
April 28, 1928 - June 14, 2013
REDFORD, Irene, 85, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Bootsie" Redford. She was an avid duckpin bowler. Mrs. Redford is survived by her sons, Jimmy Redford (Eileen), David Redford (Paula) and Joe Redford (Deborah); grandchildren, Yvonne, Brian, Brad and Callie; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. The...
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Peggy Ann Crouse Collier
June 25, 1934 - June 9, 2013
Collier, Peggy C., of Varina, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2013. She was a lady full of life and young in spirit, with a great sense of humor. Peggy retired from Henrico County Schools and worked at Nelsen Funeral Home after her retirement. She was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church and the Varina Ruritan Club. She was preceded in death by her mother,Stella Rye Crouse; husband, William...
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Shannon Michelle Stanton
May 31, 1970 - June 5, 2013
Shannon Stanton, 43, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her sister Ashley Bryn McMann. She is survived by her significant other, Lance Malmberg; father, Robert White; mother and stepfather, Linda McMann and Donald McMann; brother, Donnie McMann; eight children, Bradley White, Latasha Nicole Black, Kenesha Delores Hall, Keiara Ashley Hall, Asanté...
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George Albert Corker
November 22, 1950 - June 2, 2013
George Albert "Lila" Corker, 62, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He is survived by two sons, George Corker, Jr. and Nathan Lester; daughter, Samantha Lester; three grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23231, where services will...
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Aubrey Buddy Wilson
May 15, 1936 - May 30, 2013
WILSON, Aubrey "Buddy," 77, of Sandston, died May 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruth Wilson; his brothers, Douglas, Joe and Pete; and sister, Helen. He was a member and elder of the Highland Springs Church of Christ. He served in the Air National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ruby B. Wilson; his son, Timothy Wilson (Dawn); his daughters, Gayle...
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Hazel G. Mitchell
August 14, 1933 - May 28, 2013
MITCHELL, Hazel G., 79, devoted wife and mother of 50 plus years, of Doswell, passed away on May 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas R. Mitchell, Sr. "Rudy". She is survived by her son, Douglas R. Mitchell, Jr. (Gina); sisters, Frances Wax, Gladys Whitehurst; brother-in-law, Carl S. Mitchell (Mary Ann); and a host of nieces and nephews. Hazel retired from A & P Grocery...
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James Elwood Alexander, Sr
January 27, 1910 - May 28, 2013
James Elwood Alexander, 103, of Richmond passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Alice T. Alexander; son, Shirley L. Alexander. He is survived by his son, James Elwood Alexander, Jr. (Martha); granddaughter, Amy Alexander (Wayne); great-grandson, James Alexander Hogge; nieces, Gurleen Ferguson, Margaret Anderson and Martha Ann Nielson. Mr. Alexander...
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Claude J. Dawson
November 24, 1929 - May 27, 2013
Claude J. Dawson, 83, of Richmond, Virginia, entered Eternal Life on May 27, 2013. Claude was a devoted husband, loving father, and generous friend. He was known for his quick grin, love of a joke, and ability to find fun in most anything and he loved everyone. Claude was creative, enjoyed working with wood, and figuring out how to make things work. Claude was a graduate of Highland Springs High...
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Peggy Louise Bogar
May 26, 2013
Bogar, Peggy Louise, 51, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Chessie Bogar, and stepfather, Elmer Creech. She is survived by her husband, David W. Bogar; son, Nate Bogar; her mother, Virginia B. Creech; two sisters, Marie Gori and Debbie Stanley, who was a loving caregiver; brother, Allen Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, family...
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Mary Ziyacz Jones
October 19, 1913 - May 25, 2013
Mary Ziyacz Jones, 99, of Ashland,VA, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was the widow of Thomas W. Jones, Jr. Born on October 19, 1913; she was 5 months shy of observing her 100th birthday. Mary was born in Youngstown, Ohio but her family moved to Claremont, Virginia when she was a young girl. She was the daughter of the late Julia and Nicholas Ziyacz and was preceded in death by her...
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Jason Adam Marotta
December 2, 1972 - May 25, 2013
Jason Adam Marotta, 40, of Richmond, died on May 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Marotta.
Jason will be remembered as a friend to all, and as a father to his first loves in life, his beloved children, Macy and Vincent. Jason was charming, compassionate, well-mannered, and well-liked. He was a person who enjoyed the good things in life, especially games with friends...
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Lucy Hildred Horsley Marrs
February 27, 1912 - May 25, 2013
Lucy Hildred Horsley Marrs, 101, of Williamsburg, passed away on May 25, 2013, after a long and fulfilling life.
Lucy was a faithful member of Waller Mill Bible Church for over thirty years, and belonged to the Historic Triangle Senior Citizen's Group for over fifteen years. A very social person, Lucy particularly loved going out to eat and spending time with friends.
She is survived by her...
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William Calvin Mills
January 20, 1931 - May 24, 2013
MILLS, Calvin, 82, of Ashland, VA, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by two sons, Buddy and David Mills. He left behind his wife of 62 years, Nell Mills; one son, Mickey Mills; one daughter, Theresa Watson; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gene and Albert Mills; and one sister, Becky Miller. He was a member of New Found Church of...
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Edward R. Berling, Jr.
March 12, 1925 - May 24, 2013
Edward R. Berling, Jr. 88, of Williamsburg, passed away on May 24, 2013.
A U.S. Navy veteran, and a technical representative in the textile fibers industry, Edward lived a very fulfilling life, actively participating in each community of which he was a part.
Preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Edward Berling and his brother, Richard Berling, Edward is survived by his loving wife of...
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Evelyn Rose Cave
September 25, 1954 - May 24, 2013
Evelyn R. Cave, 58, of Highland Springs Va, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband William S. Cave, Jr. , son William S. Cave, III, sister Joyce Pulliam and was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters, Shannon M. Cave, Dee Pace and Robin Bartlett, grandchildren,
Storm, Wayne, Grandon, Zachary, Hannah, Brianna and Aaron-David,...
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Herbert Wayne Penny
September 17, 1940 - May 23, 2013
PENNY, Herbert Wayne "Wayne", 72, of Aylett, VA, departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2013. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Richmond, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Christian Penny and Margaret Ruffner Penny Duncan and one brother, David Christian Penny. He is survived by his beloved and caring wife of 52 years, Dorothy Toombs Penny; one daughter, Deborah Ann Penny;...
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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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Phyllis F. Smith
March 12, 1926 - May 22, 2013
Phyllis F. Smith, 87, after a long career of chasing bargains at yard sales and a period of declining health, passed away quietly at Consulate Health Center on May 22, 2013. Born in Greensboro, NC on March 12, 1926, she attended McKinley Technical High School in Washington, D.C., where she met her loving husband of sixty-seven years, LeRoy W. Smith. She later attended American University in...
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Rose Marie Finn
August 1, 1950 - May 21, 2013
Rose Marie Finn, 62 of Sandston, went home to be with The Lord, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott Finn, and had retired from Parks and Recreation with Henrico County.
She is survived by her daughter Amy Finn , son Mike Finn (Janna), sister, Julia Fulmer and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11 am Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the East End Assembly...
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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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Willene McGuire
August 9, 1924 - May 20, 2013
Willene McGuire, former resident of Carson City, Nevada, died peacefully on May 20th, 2013, while living with her daughter in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn McGuire in 2003, and is survived by her daughter, Lynnette Cabrera, son Bill McGuire, son-in-law Lou Cabrera, daughter-in-law Charlotte McGuire, and 3 grandchildren, 5 great...
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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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Samuel Haddaway Blades
May 20, 1932 - May 19, 2013
Samuel H. Blades, 80, of Williamsburg and formerly of Annapolis, MD, passed away on May 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Blades; his sister, Lola Bentley; and his brother, Alfred Blades, Jr.
Samuel proudly served in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he was the owner of a 7-11 store and after retirement, worked part-time at Sam's Club. He cherished time spent with...
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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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Darrell Winston Sheppard
December 17, 1955 - May 18, 2013
Darrell Sheppard, 57, who was born December 17, 1955, passed away on May 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Sheppard and brother, Wayne Sheppard. He was a caregiver to Virginia Harris and everyone's repair man. He also served in the U.S. Army. Hobbies included Gold NASCAR and football, with his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is survived by his mother, Claremont...
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Virginia Jefferson Bruner
November 24, 1919 - May 18, 2013
Virginia Jefferson Bruner, age 93, died May 18, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Alexandria, VA prior to retiring to Williamsburg in 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Arthur J. Bruner, CPA. She is survived by their daughters, Susan B. Morris of Newport News, VA and Martha B. Amborn of Chicago, IL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 2:00 PM at...
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Joann H. Walker
April 2, 1943 - May 18, 2013
Joann H. Walker, 70, of Lanexa, passed away on May 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walker; her mother, Annie Ruth Sutphin; and her father, Justin H. Sutphin.
A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Joann loved children and time spent with friends. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed trips to the ocean. She was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Lanexa.
She is...
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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 A. Good
August 16, 1949 - May 17, 2013
Margaret Good, 63, of Charles City passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. She is survived by her husband Bill Good; Sons, Rodney Borley (Denise), Brian Enwright (DeeDee) and Ralph Borley; Daughters, Bonnie Fulickie, Debbie Lee, and Linda Franco; 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, and all of her animals. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 24th, 2013 at 11am at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S...
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Ruth Casey Newton Brown
August 21, 1926 - May 16, 2013
Ruth Casey Newton Brown, 86, of Williamsburg, passed away on May 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Estill and Allen Casey, and Harry and Frances Newton, of VA; mother, Grace Newton; father, Robert Newton; sisters, Cora Whitfield and Alberta Hogge; brothers, Audrey Newton, Robert Newton, Elton Newton, and Malvin Newton.
Ruth was a graduate of Achilles High School. She was...
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Jennifer Moody Stout
April 2, 1952 - May 15, 2013
Jennifer Moody Stout, 61, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on May 15, 2013 after a brief and sudden battle with leukemia. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Moody.
Jennifer had been employed at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail since 1996. She had previously worked for the Williamsburg Sheriff's Office. She was a member of Christ Community Church and loved fishing and boating,...
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James Valentine, Jr.
May 20, 1928 - May 15, 2013
James Valentine Jr., 84, born May 20, 1928, passed away peacefully at his home in Williamsburg on May 15, 2013. He was predeceased by his father and mother, James and Emma Valentine, and his son, Vincent Valentine. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 55 years, Charlotte Valentine and son, Michael.
James was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, VA, where he was the drum...
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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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Richard Arthur Whaley
April 2, 1936 - May 14, 2013
Richard A. Whaley, 77, passed away on Tuesday, May 14 in Williamsburg, VA. He was born April 2, 1936 in Wheaton, Minnesota.
Richard is survived by his wife, Maureen Whaley; his two daughters, Rachelle Whaley of Los Angeles and Christine Beaty and her husband, Bob, of Canton, Illinois; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; four sisters, and one brother. He was preceded in death by...
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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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Dorothy Irene Dingus
June 9, 1919 - May 12, 2013
Dingus, Dorothy (Salyer), 93, wife of Lamar, joined the Angels on Mother's Day. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Clancy; son-in-law, Dave Clancy; daughter, Sandra A. Marshall; and her daughter-in-law, Angela Dingus. She was preceded in death by a son, Benny Dingus. She has 5 grandchildren; Jim Dingus, Steve Dingus, Cassandra Riggin, David Clancy, Jacqueline Anderson, and five surviving...
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Sandra Ruth (Hull) Boyd
July 5, 1936 - May 12, 2013
Sandy, an avid runner, came in second place to a very aggressive form of cancer on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Williamsburg, surrounded by her family. Those that knew her knew she was, in fact, a true winner in every way.
Sandy was born to the late William E. and Ruth H. Hull in the far West Texas oil patch of Iraan, Texas on July 5, 1936.
In high school, she was a very popular student, volleyball...
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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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John H. Gabbert
July 10, 1921 - May 12, 2013
GABBERT, JOHN H., 91, of Mechanicsville, VA was called by our Heavenly Father Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born July 10, 1921 in Roanoke, VA, the youngest child of James Ashby and Lucy Reynolds Gabbert. A graduate of Jefferson High School, he served as a B-24D tail gunner with the Jolly Rogers in the U.S. Army 5th Air Force in the Pacific Theater during WWII. After leaving active service in 1945,...
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Rhea Verlander Rochelle
October 7, 1931 - May 11, 2013
Rochelle, Rhea Verlander, 81, of Montpelier and formerly of Henrico, passed away on May 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Verlander. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah LeStourgeon (Wayne); grandchildren, Kevin LeStourgeon (Tracy), Angie Parker (Abel), and Lance LeStourgeon (Rachel); great grandchildren, Lani LeStourgeon, Lydia and Ava Parker, and Autumn LeStourgeon;...
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William B. Rohn
May 12, 1927 - May 10, 2013
William B. Rohn of Williamsburg, husband of Nanci Harding Rohn died May 10, 2013 at home.
Mr. Rohn was born in Owensboro, KY on May 12, 1927, son of the late Ross W. Rohn and Frances Barber Rohn. He developed an interest in electronics in service in the U.S. Navy in World War II. In 1951, he graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and spent most of his career with the Bell...
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Roy Eugene Stone, Jr.
July 1, 1964 - May 10, 2013
Stone, Roy E. "Gene" Jr., passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Annette D. Stone; two daughters, Jennifer Mitchell (Andrew) and Katie Stone; his parents, Roy E. Sr. and Sara Shuler Stone; and a sister, Denise Smith. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA, where...
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Margaret Elizabeth Dooley Riley
March 14, 1923 - May 8, 2013
Margaret Elizabeth Dooley Riley, 90, of Williamsburg, passed away on May 8, 2013. Born on March 14, 1923, in Cinderella, West Virginia, Margaret became a service man's wife, traveling with her husband for assignments in Japan and Germany. Her favorite pasttimes were bowling, searching for items to add to her collectibles, and traveling with her husband in their motor home. She treasured time...
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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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Gladys Mae Nichols
August 7, 1941 - May 6, 2013
Nichols, Gladys Mae Borkey, 71, of Ashland, the widow of Paul B. Nichols, passed away on May 6, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Lee Nichols; her siblings, Arlette Southworth, Barbara Jones, David O. Borkey, Linda Durrett, Kenny Borkey (Elaine), Peggy Borkey, Dennis Borkey (Lexie), and Sandra Hendrick (Ben); and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nichols was a member of Zion Christian...
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Eleanor S. Gilpin
May 21, 1912 - May 5, 2013
Eleanor Sarah "Sally" Gilpin died peacefully in her room at Woodhaven at The Williamsburg Landing on Sunday evening, May 5, just 16 days shy of her 101st birthday. She exited this world as gracefully as she lived her life. She was born on May 21, 1912 in Flushing, N.Y., the older child of Oscar and Helen Holcombe. She was a graduate of Cliffside Park High School in New Jersey in 1929 and the...
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Jewell Pindar Reilly
August 31, 1919 - May 5, 2013
Jewell Pindar Reilly, 93, died May 5, 2013 at Hospice House of Williamsburg. She was born in Weehawken, NJ, graduated from Teaneck High School and attended the College of St. Elizabeth. Before raising her children, Mrs. Reilly worked at New York Insurance Company in Manhattan.
Her husband of 67 years, James Donald Reilly, died in 2009. She was also predeceased by two sons, Christopher Lee...
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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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Cheryl Diane Bashlor
August 15, 1948 - May 4, 2013
Cheryl Diane Oliver Bashlor Gibson, 64, of Williamsburg passed away on May 4, 2013 after a long battle with COPD. She was born on August 15, 1948 in Portland, Maine and has been a Williamsburg, Virginia resident since 1975.
Cheryl dearly loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, Bobby Dean Gibson,...
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Philomena Phyllis Maher
March 5, 1913 - May 4, 2013
Philomena "Phyllis" Maher passed away peacefully on May 4, 2013, in Williamsburg, Virginia at the age of 100. Mrs. Maher was predeceased by her husband John, after 62 years of marriage, and her grandson James Patrick Maher. She is survived by her four children, John Maher (Cassie) of New York, Patricia Wilson (John) of Virginia, Phyllis Meyers (Robert) of Florida, and Thomas Maher of New Jersey;...
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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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Robert T. Cronau, Jr.
September 19, 1924 - May 1, 2013
Robert T. Cronau, Jr., 88, died May 1, 2013. He was the son of the late Robert Theodore and Kathryn Darden Cronau. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Womble Cronau and his sister, Jacqueline Cronau Moser. He is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Kathryn Bearden (James) and Cynthia Lee (Wayne).
Bob was born September 19, 1924 in Fort Sam Houston, TX and spent his...
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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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William Innes Watson, Jr.
March 19, 1928 - April 28, 2013
William Innes Watson, Jr., 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on April 28, 2013. A Dallas, Texas native and Southern Methodist University graduate, Will was a Virginia resident for over 50 years, retiring from NASA after 33 years as an electrical engineer. An avid lover of outdoor sports, he especially enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and bird watching.
Will is survived by Ardeth Watson, his...
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Arvid John Olin
August 21, 1936 - April 27, 2013
Arvid John Olin, 76, of Williamsburg, passed away on April 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Walter Olin and his beloved dog, Muffin.
Arvid proudly served in the U.S. Army. Following his military duty, he began a 35 year career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after many years of dedicated service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Virginia E....
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Vivian Linda Villasenor
July 10, 1947 - April 26, 2013
Vivian Linda Villasenor, of Williamsburg, passed away on April 26, 2013.
Here we come to celebrate the life and mourn the death
of Vivian, the beautiful, loving and compassionate wife
and best friend of Thomas Phelps;
caring mother of Juan and Daniel Serrano
(and Daniel's wife, Laura);
dearest Abuela of Danny and James Serrano;
affectionate sister of Tina McCarthy and Victor...
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Rosemary Prosser
February 6, 1940 - April 25, 2013
Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Beloved Friend, Administrative Assistant
Rosemary Prosser, 73, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at home on the evening of April 25 after living a full life for five-and-a-half years with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born to Martin and Margaret (Turjanica) Panigall in Greensburg, PA and grew up in Youngstown, OH. She and her...
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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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Roger Kim Cheadle
April 13, 1964 - April 23, 2013
SSG Roger Kim Cheadle, at the age of 48, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2013 in Ludocici, GA. He was raised in Williamsburg, VA and graduated from Bruton High School. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Infantry Division currently stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA. Roger served one tour in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan. He received various medals, including the Bronze Star.
He was...
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Lorraine B. Rogers
October 21, 1918 - April 23, 2013
Lorraine B. Rogers, 94, of Williamsburg, passed away on April 23, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles O. Rogers; son, Charles (Tim) Rogers; brother, Elmer Benson; and sisters, Marguerite B. Kinde and Mildred B. Bryan.
Lorraine was a compassionate and skilled registered nurse, formerly employed by Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond and the Williamsburg Community Hospital. She was...
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Adli A. Alliss
May 11, 1927 - April 23, 2013
Adli A. Alliss, 85, of Williamsburg VA died April 23, 2013 surrounded by family. Mr. Alliss was a member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church. He earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil Engineering from N.C State University and was a member of Tau Beta Pi honorary engineering fraternity. He was employed by Tidewater Construction Corporation in 1954 and served for 35 years. Prior to...
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Edward Thomas Luck
July 15, 1941 - April 22, 2013
Edward Thomas (Peter) Luck, age 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife, Isabelle C. Luck and parents, Edward Preston and Ruby Anna Luck. Survivors include two daughters, Tammy L. Hill of Jacksonville, Florida and Patricia L. Coley of Garner, NC.; a son, Edward Thomas Luck, Jr. of Apex, NC; two sisters, Lois L. Carneal of Montpelier, VA...
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Mark A. Salsman
July 7, 2000 - April 22, 2013
All of us have a desire to make a difference in this world. This is true with children as well. Few have been as successful as our son, Mark. In his brief twelve years, the little boy with the light brown hair, big brown eyes and the sweetest voice in the world charmed all who knew him.
God gives children with cancer something extra. Mark used his extra to bring joy and happiness to...
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Robert L. Horton
January 13, 1939 - April 22, 2013
Robert L. Horton, 74, of Providence Forge, died on April 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, grandfather and grandmother.
A graduate of the Hampton High School Class of 1957, Robert was a self-employed salesman, and had retired and was more fully enjoying his woodworking hobby. He was a member of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond. He especially treasured...
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Mary Brannan Loving
November 27, 1928 - April 22, 2013
Loving, Mary Brannan, 84, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd B. Loving. She is survived by her three children, Peggy Vaughan (Robert), Nelson Loving (Kay), and Bill Loving; sister, Audrey Gray; brother, Wesley Brannan, Jr. (Dolly); seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00...
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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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Arthur F. Johansen, Jr.
December 9, 1935 - April 21, 2013
Arthur F. Johansen, Jr. of Williamsburg, VA died on April 21, 2013 of complications from Parkinson's. He was born on December 9, 1935 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of Arthur F. & Kathryn Johansen. Art grew up in Westfield, NJ. A graduate of Rutgers University, he began his career in advertising at Ted Bates & Co in Manhattan.
Mr. Johansen is survived by his wife, Anne Bennett Johansen of...
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Rappy L. Price
February 6, 1927 - April 20, 2013
Price, Rappy L., 86, of Beaverdam, has joined his wife of 60 years, Thelma A. Price, with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He is survived by two sons, Robert L. Price (Diane) and James A. Price (Paula); sister, Opal Downing; three brothers, Herb, Max and Lewis Price; six grandchildren, Danielle, Lottie, Elijah, Summer, Arayna and Storm. Rappy served his country in...
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Lynda Christine Beck Farrell
April 7, 1959 - April 20, 2013
Lynda Christine Beck Farrell, 54, of Williamsburg, died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2013 at The Gardens of Warwick Forest in Newport News. Born at Langley Air Force Base on April 7, 1959, Lynda was the daughter of Harley Robert Beck, Jr and the late Agnes Welter Beck.
Nothing made Lynda happier than mothering her two sons, Nolan and Logan Farrell of Gloucester, VA. They carry her compassion...
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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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Joseph D. Brown IV
February 8, 1959 - April 19, 2013
Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV and his wife, Sue Stanger Brown were killed on April 19, 2013, when their small airplane crashed in Williamsburg, Virginia. They are survived by their children, Daniel and Emily.
Joe was born in Charlottesville, VA on Feb 8, 1959 and grew up in Williamsburg, VA where he graduated from Walsingham Academy 1976. He was a 1980 history graduate of Virginia...
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Sue Stanger Brown
April 19, 2013
Major General Joseph D. Brown, IV and his wife, Sue Stanger Brown were killed on April 19, 2013, when their small airplane crashed in Williamsburg, Virginia. They are survived by their children, Daniel and Emily.
Joe was born in Charlottesville, VA on Feb 8, 1959 and grew up in Williamsburg, VA where he graduated from Walsingham Academy 1976. He was a 1980 history graduate of Virginia...
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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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Tanna L. Bowman
January 15, 1963 - April 19, 2013
Bowman, Tanna L., 50, of Ashland, a loving wife and mother, passed away on April 19, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, James D. Bowman; two children, Amanda L. Bowman (Rickie) and Steven Mercer; two brothers, Robert and Richard Burger; sister, Kelly O'Connor; and loving family members and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 22, 2013, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at...
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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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Anthony L. Gibson
July 31, 1942 - April 17, 2013
Born July 31, 1942 in the Vinegar Hill section of Brooklyn, New York, Reverend Gibson grew up under the careful watch of his mother, Catherine, and older brother, Bill. He spent most of his early years playing in the neighborhood where he grew up and in the nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard. He attended Boys High School in Bedford-Stuyvesant when it was still an all boy's school. He went on to...
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Fred Buffin Calhoun, Jr.
December 19, 1930 - April 17, 2013
Fred Buffin Calhoun, 82, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on April 17, 2013 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage as a result of a fall due to Parkinson's and dementia. He was a faithful servant in many church activities and ministries throughout his life, but enjoyed singing for the glory of God the most with his beautiful tenor voice.
Fred was born in Montgomery...
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Charles Drury Rynex
September 11, 1927 - April 16, 2013
Charles Drury Rynex, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away on April 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pattie Mae Cruise; his second wife, Helen May Hawkins; and his son, Paul H. Rynex.
A lifelong Hokie fan, Charles graduated from Virginia Tech in 1951. Following graduation, he surveyed and helped in the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, a project of which he was...
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Jerry Lucian Dawson
November 24, 1937 - April 15, 2013
Dr. Jerry Lucian Dawson, 75, died on Monday, April 15, 2013 at his home in Williamsburg.
He was born in Newport News and attended Hilton Elementary School. Jerry graduated from Warwick High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Randolph Macon College. After earning a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, he served in the U.S. Veterinary Corps for two years.
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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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Shirley T. Alexander
October 17, 1924 - April 15, 2013
Shirley T. Alexander, of Williamsburg, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the age of 88. Shirley was born on October 17, 1924 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Addie Copeland Thompson, her father, George W. Thompson, Sr. and her brother, George W. Thompson, Jr.
Shirley graduated from Churchland High...
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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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Claudia Murphy Ely
September 29, 1921 - April 12, 2013
Claudia Murphy Ely, of Williamsburg, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the age of 91.
Claudia was a native of Richmond and a resident of Williamsburg since 1977. She enjoyed playing golf, watching sports, and being surrounded by her family.
Claudia was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, C.M. "Jimmie" Ely. She is survived by her four daughters, Lynne Eismann ...
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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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Albert Walter Schumann
August 11, 1933 - April 12, 2013
Colonel Albert Schumann, USAF (Ret.) died on Friday, April 12, 2013 following a lengthy bout with viral meningitis. He was 79.
Al was born in New Jersey on August 11, 1933 to Walter and Isabella (Ludlow) Schumann, who preceded him in death, as did his only sibling, Robert Arthur Schumann.
He graduated from Rutgers University in 1955 and entered Air Force pilot training, graduating in 1957....
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