Our Obituaries
Cora Arvina Crump
May 3, 1937 - September 27, 2017
Hallelujah, and Praise be to God for on September 27, 2017 at the ripe ol' age of 80 Evangelist Cora (Corky) Crump, of Ashland, VA was received into Glory. Cora was preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Della Barton, eleven siblings, spouse, Archie D. Cook; father of their children, Vickie L. and Archie D. Jr.; spouse, Jerry L. Crump Sr., father of their child, Walter L. She is survived by...
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James Paul Kastle
September 6, 1941 - September 24, 2017
My dad once taught me to listen to the wind and take time to watch the grass grow. Sometimes we forget how quickly time can slip away. I love my dad and though sometimes his methods seemed very different, he was a good man. Today it is with a sad heart that I inform the world he breathes no more.
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Ernest Eugene Brown
December 3, 1941 - September 21, 2017
Ernest "Ernie" Brown, 75, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord and his daughter, Sandy on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Ernie retired from Union Camp after over 25 years of service. He was a devoted member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Juanita; son, Rick (Trudi), and granddaughters, Kristen and Rachel. A graveside service will be held on...
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Russell Kent Fisher
February 28, 1921 - September 9, 2017
Russell (Leroy) K. Fisher, age 96, of Ashland, Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Jean Bradshaw Fisher; children, Patricia F. Rollston (Mike) and J. Wayne Bradshaw (Karen); and grandsons, Matthew Rollston and Brandon Bradshaw. Leroy was a WWII Navy veteran and a loyal member of Ashland Moose Lodge. The family will receive friends at Nelsen Funeral Home,...
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Stephen Wayne Soehngen
March 24, 1992 - September 7, 2017
Stephen Wayne Soehngen, 25, left our world to be with the Lord on September 7th 2017. Stephen fought a courageous 9 ½ year battle after an automobile accident which left him severely disabled. He lived in Ashland VA and formerly lived in Mechanicsville VA. He is survived by his parents Wayne and Ellen Soehngen and Siblings Jennifer Soehngen (Justin Dryden) and Kristijan Soehngen and his...
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Thomas Harold Putnam
July 5, 1952 - September 6, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Harold Putnam III, 65, of Ashland, passed away on September 6, 2017. He was a prolific golfer, fisherman, fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and enjoyed coaching adult softball and his children's little league teams. Tom was active in church service through his entire life, teaching Sunday school, serving as youth leader, deacon, and elder in his churches. Tom is survived by...
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Holly E. Smith
December 31, 1980 - September 1, 2017
SMITH, Holly Elizabeth Phillips, 36, of Ashland, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was a graduate of Courtland High School and was employed by VCU School of Dentistry as an Insurance Coordinator. Left to cherish Holly's memory are her husband, John Walter Smith; son, Ethan Michael Smith; parents, Richard and Judy Phillips of Fredricksburg, Va., siblings, Jeremy Phillips and...
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Yayoi Earles
March 26, 1934 - August 31, 2017
EARLES, Yayoi, 83, of Ashland, Virginia, joined her loving husband on August 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her brother, Toshio; and sister, Kimiko. She is survived by her sister, Shigeko and her two daughters, Judy Walsh (Steven) and Terry McGrew (Donald); six grandchildren: Michael, Corey, Bryan, Taylor, Kevin, and Nicholas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was a devoted...
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Sylvia P. Wood
May 19, 1941 - August 30, 2017
Sylvia P. Wood, 76, of Franklin County, most recently of Ashland, passed away on August 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mae Powell. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert "Bob" Wood; daughter, Cindy Wood-Parker; grandson, Jake Parker; brother-in-law, Richard Wood (Jelaine) and a large extended family and her friends. The family will receive friends...
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Edmond T. Lawrence
March 18, 1937 - August 28, 2017
Edmond T. "Pete" Lawrence Jr., 80, of Ashland, passed away on August 28, 2017. He worked as a Brick Layer, Building Inspector, and Construction Site Manager. Pete was a lifetime member of Independence Christian Church serving as a trustee and deacon. He loved all sports and deer hunting. Pete is survived by his wife Shirley C. Lawrence; two daughters; five grandchildren; three great...
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Pricilla Gale H. Scruggs
June 30, 1946 - August 28, 2017
Pricilla Gale H. Scruggs, 71, of Ashland, passed away on August 28, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1946 to the late Willie and Emma Hammock. Pricilla was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Ann and brothers, Ronnie and Kevin Hammock. She was a devoted employee of GE, Best Products, and QuibicaAMF. She loved animals and supported the rescue initiatives of Best Friends Animal Society. Pricilla...
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Joseph Carroll Melton
March 21, 1956 - August 26, 2017
Joseph C. "Joe" Melton, 61, of Henrico, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie E. Melton Jr. and Carol V. Melton; and brother, Billy Melton. He is survived by his brother and best friend, Dennis P. Melton; sisters, Ruby George and Sandra Fenner; and nephew, Luke Fenner. He enjoyed playing guitar and he loved music and trivia. We will...
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Jessie Mae Temple Stevens
October 31, 1947 - August 15, 2017
Jessie Mae Temple Stevens, 69, of Dawn, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Stevens Sr. Jessie embodied an entrepreneurial spirit and was a strong woman of faith. She loved traveling, gardening, and embraced fellowship with family and church members. Jessie is survived by her daughters, Sandra Stevens, Dana Johnson, and...
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David Alton Winfrey
February 22, 1943 - August 6, 2017
David Alton Winfrey, 74, of Beaverdam, passed away on August 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Winfrey and daughter, Karen Winfrey; his love, Dorothy Edgar; his parents, and a brother. David was a graduate of Elon College and University of Virginia. Mr. Winfrey was a teacher and principal in Hanover County as well as Page County. He enjoyed woodworking and creating antique...
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Rose Marie Harris
April 15, 1938 - August 5, 2017
HARRIS, Rose Marie, 79, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon. Left to cherish Rose Marie's memory are her son, Harvey Harris; and daughter, Suzanne Edwards (James); her brothers, Bill Wingfield (Linda) and Arthur Wingfield Jr.; and a sister, Linda Clark (Tom). The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017...
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Charles Allen Cole
July 12, 1952 - August 3, 2017
Charles "Charlie" Allen Cole, 65, of Doswell, passed away on August 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Elmo and Nina Cole and was preceded in death by his brother, Jake and sister, Ann. He was retired from Bear Island with over 35 years of service. Charlie was an avid hunter, traveling across the United States and into Argentina to hunt. He is survived by his wife, Terry Cole;...
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Edel Holm Thompson
January 2, 1932 - July 28, 2017
Edel Holm Thompson, 85, of Ashland, passed away on July 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Thompson; daughter, Linda Hamm and sister, Ella Albertus. Edel attended First Baptist Church in Ashland and enjoyed her Sunday School Class and knitting caps with fellow church members. She loved her river home and sharing it with her family and friends. Edel was an avid traveler....
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Dennis Ray Tapp
September 3, 1945 - July 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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William Brent Hall
December 21, 1947 - July 24, 2017
William Brent Hall, 69, of Ashland, VA, passed away on July 24, 2017. Brent grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, graduating from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1966 and from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN in 1970. Following graduation he moved to Northern Virginia and began working at the U.S. General Accountability Office in Washington, DC retiring in 2007. He served in the U.S. Army in...
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Carolyn Parvin
June 17, 1939 - July 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Edythe Olive Hoff Millar
February 26, 1925 - July 17, 2017
Edythe Millar, 92, of Caroline County, VA passed away July 17, 2017. She was born February 26, 1925 at her home in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Bethel Park, PA. Edythe was employed by the National Weather Service as a meteorologist. While working in Toledo, Ohio she met her husband and fellow meteorologist, Glenn Frederick Millar. They married on June 12, 1950 at Bethel Presbyterian Church...
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Lester Herman Haymes
May 7, 1953 - July 16, 2017
Lester Herman Haymes Jr., 64, passed away on July 16, 2017 at the Community Hospice House in Bon Air, Virginia. Lester was born on May 7, 1953 in Richmond, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Herman Haymes, Sr. Lester was a 1971 graduate of Hermitage High School and was a founding partner of PSL, Inc. until his retirement in 2014. Lester is survived by his devoted wife of...
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Thomas P. Ogden
June 11, 1943 - July 12, 2017
OGDEN, Thomas Patrick, 74, "Tom, Tommy, Pops, Grand Pap, Pap Pap, Hawk" passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 12 after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife, Claire Martin, and his children Kelly LeBoeuf, Shannon Snodgrass (Josh) and Chris Ogden; his three grandchildren Ethan LeBoeuf, Lauren LeBoeuf and Madelyn Ogden; his sister Susie...
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Michael Duane Ayers
May 29, 1956 - July 11, 2017
AYERS, Michael D., 61, of Ashland, passed away on July 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Doris Ayers. He is survived by his wife, Marcella (Marci) Ayers; children, Matthew Ayers and Makayla Ayers; two grandchildren, Camerin and Kaydance; brother, Jamie Ayers (Phyllis); and two nieces, Erica and Amanda. Michael was a mechanic for many years in the laundry and dry...
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Cheryl Frasher Herbert
December 5, 1957 - July 6, 2017
Cheryl Frasher Herbert, 59, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 5, 1957 in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles and Jeanette Frasher of Waynesboro, Virginia. She was a graduate of Hermitage High School in 1975. Cheryl received her BS in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1979...
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Ronnie Yates Witbeck
March 19, 1962 - July 6, 2017
Ronnie Yates Witbeck, 55, of Ashland, passed away on July 6, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Alvin and Susie Witbeck; brother, Craig Witbeck and sister, Pamela Stuart. There will be a memorial service held at a later date by the family. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.
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Fred Garfield Lawson
February 1, 1933 - July 6, 2017
Fred Garfield Lawson, Sr., 84, of Montpelier, passed away on July 6, 2017. He was the son of the late George and Emma Lawson of Cripple Creek, VA. Fred was also preceded in death by his siblings, James, Eugene, Beulah, Mae, Bill, Roy, Pearl, and Charlie. He was retired from UPS Freight with over 40 years of service. Fred was a devoted member of Hopeful Baptist Church. He loved gardening and...
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Carol Ann Blunt
March 11, 1965 - July 6, 2017
Carol Ann Blunt, 52, of Elmont, passed away on July 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ella Seay. She worked at Bundle of Joy Child Care as Director for over 20 years. Carol is survived by her husband, H.T. Blunt; son, Ryan Blunt (Molly); daughter, Ashton Blunt; five and a half grandchildren; brothers, Roy Seay (Lori) and Alvin Seay. The family will receive friends on Sunday,...
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Marilynn Brand Gould
June 1, 1925 - July 3, 2017
Marilynn Brand Gould passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 at the age of 92. She was the devoted wife of 54 years of the late Kenneth Lawrence Gould. She leaves behind three loving children, Alison Gould Carter, Lawrence Brand Gould, and Meredith Wanner Gould; a grandson, Zachary Lawrence Carter; son-in-law, Michael Charles Carter, and daughter-in-law Kelli Gould. Marilynn was preceded in...
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Dorothy Ann Wilson
September 3, 1936 - July 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Denise J. Howard
August 30, 1952 - June 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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James Henry Durrett
February 20, 1928 - June 28, 2017
James Henry Durrett, 89, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lewis Durrett and Emma Coleman. James was a graduate of Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC and Pastor in the United Methodist Church for over 30 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edith; children, Janet Flynn (Rob) and Brian...
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Lois Parrish Rucker
December 3, 1938 - June 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Grace Link Patton
March 8, 1917 - June 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Annie Lucille Smith Haley
October 10, 1912 - June 12, 2017
Annie Lucille Haley, 104, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 at her home in Ashland. She was born in Caroline County in 1912 to Edna Cobb and Audubon Leonard Smith. She and her family, which included 5 siblings, Lloyd, Audubon, Leonard, Ashton, and Louise lived on Cool Water Farm in Caroline County. Lucille was a very good student and her love of learning allowed her to further her education...
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Dorothy Mable Bruce Jarrell
February 27, 1935 - June 9, 2017
Dorothy Mable Bruce Jarrell, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9th, 2017. She was a resident of Lake Caroline, Virginia. She loved to dance, sing, and work in her flower gardens. She sang in the church choir and taught Sunday School for many years. Her smile would light up a room. Dot, as she was known to everyone, sold World Book Encyclopedias and serviced the schools in...
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Jim Thomas "JT Brown
February 3, 1931 - June 4, 2017
BROWN, James Thomas "Jim" "JT", left behind his earthly body on June 4, 2017 to soar with the angels. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas in 1931 to James Noble Brown and Betty Louise Murdaugh Brown. His early childhood was spent there until the family move to Chicago where he met his first wife in junior high. Jim joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country in the Korean War. The...
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Lawrence Richey Jewell
October 8, 1930 - June 1, 2017
JEWELL, L. Richey, 86, of Ashland, Virginia passed away on June 1, 2017. Born October 8, 1930, to the late Hubert H. and Ella Mae Jewell, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lillian Taylor Jewell. He is survived by his sons, R. Craig Jewell and his wife, Pam and L. Gayle Jewell and his wife, Lou Ann. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Allison Jewell; his brother, Hubert H....
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Anne Chewning Gentry
October 4, 1920 - May 27, 2017
Anne Chewning Gentry "GranAnne", 96, of Farrington, passed peacefully into her eternal home with God on May 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late John Wilkerson Chewning and Annie Bledsoe Chewning and was preceded in death by her brothers, Warren, Thomas, and William Chewning and sisters, Ellen Chewning Nuckols and Virginia Chewning Holman; and grandson, John Warner Allison. Anne...
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Margaret Ellen Stanley
March 12, 1949 - May 26, 2017
STANLEY, Margaret Ellen, 68, of Beaverdam, passed away on May 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest "Berkley" Stanley; her son, Troy Eugene Stanley; and dear friend, Ruth Hall. She worked for Hanover County Public School System as a bus driver and aide for special needs students for 22 years. She loved playing bingo and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Margaret is...
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Clyde Wesley Bragg
February 10, 1925 - May 24, 2017
Clyde W. Bragg, Sr.,92, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School and a member of the Cadet Corps in F company. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Army Air Corps. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Bettie. He is survived by his son, Clyde (Ruth); daughter, Debbie (David); grandchildren, Christene (Jason),...
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George Herbert Field
September 2, 1925 - May 18, 2017
George Herbert "Sandy" Field, 91, was born in Colorado on September 2, 1925, to the late William D. and Eveyley (Miller) Field. The family moved to Los Angeles, California, where George's mother died when he was 14. After overcoming struggles growing up, George graduated in 1942 from Bishop High School and immediately joined the Navy. He was stationed on the USS Miami (CL-89) as part of...
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Curtis Bateman
March 28, 1956 - May 12, 2017
Curtis Alan Bateman, 61, of Ashland, departed this world on May 12, 2017.? He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth M. Alley; his brother, Charles D. Bateman; and his sister, Elaine A. Hill. He was a beloved uncle to Daniel, Kevin, Jesse Jr., and Chelsey; as well as his five great-nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Bateman; and his sister, Marie Bateman Minton....
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Sandy Rohr Brinson
July 17, 1958 - May 11, 2017
Sandy Rohr Brinson, 58, of Ashland, passed away on May 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Brinson and her mother, Dreama Rohr. She was a woman with big heart who would always lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Sandy is survived by her son, Shane Brinson. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Cemetery at a later date.
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Edna M. Matthews
January 24, 1939 - May 8, 2017
MATTHEWS, Edna Earle Moorefield, 78, of Ashland, passed away in Mechanicsville on Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born in Halifax County on January 24, 1939. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Bettie Mae Harris and Oscar Boothe Moorefield; and sister, Wanda Moorefield West. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Huell W. Matthews, Jr.; daughter, Tasia Matthews Pyrales (George); son,...
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Betty Melton Carswell
July 16, 1931 - May 6, 2017
Betty Melton Carswell, 85, of Ashland, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. Born in Boiling Springs, NC, she was the daughter of Rev. A.G. Melton and Lela Wright Melton. She moved to Ashland, VA with her family as a teen and later graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John W. Carswell Sr. They moved to Maryland in 1964 where they raised four...
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Joan June Melton
December 22, 1934 - May 3, 2017
Melton, Joan June, 82, went to be with the Lord May 3, 2017. Joan was born December 22, 1934, to the late Journey and Josie Melton. She is survived by her sister, Joy Melton (Eugene) Tiller. Also surviving are her nieces, Ann Tiller, Cindy (Al) Thomason; nephews, David (Dani) Tiller, and Barry Tiller. Other beloved family members are her great-nieces, Emily (Nicholas Smith) Thomason and Elizabeth...
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Arthur Christian Pagnini
May 17, 1960 - May 2, 2017
Arthur "Chip" Pagnini, 56, of Beaverdam passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Chip was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 17, 1960. He was an employee at Willis, Towers, Watson in Glen Allen. Chip was an extraordinary person, faithful to God and his family. He was a Deacon at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church. Deacon Chip officiated at weddings and baptisms and took his calling seriously. Yet he was...
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Manda Lee Johns
January 12, 1971 - May 2, 2017
Manda Johns, 46, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Manda was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 12th, 1971. She is survived by her husband Wally Johns, daughters Janelle and Jenafer Johns, granddaughter Kylie Clarke, father and mother Robert and Karen Mostler, and brother Robert Mostler. Manda attended Jupiter Christian School in Jupiter, Florida from...
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Nancy Whittington Jacobsen
March 19, 1927 - May 2, 2017
Nancy Louise Whittington Jacobsen, 90, of Glen Allen, passed away on May 2, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Whittington, Jr. and Mabelle Rose Freeman. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Robert Jacobsen; daughter, Amy Louise Jacobsen; and sister, Joan Gatewood. She is survived by her sister, Linda Ralph (Tom); children, Joanna Watson (Buster) and Paul Jacobsen ...
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Charles Paul Hileman
December 7, 1979 - May 1, 2017
Charles Paul Hileman (Charlie), 37, of Ashland, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Finn; paternal grandfather, Charles R. Hileman; and niece, Zoé Stanley. He enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, and he also loved to cook. He loved being with his friends and family. He was a free spirit and a dare devil. Charlie is...
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Brian Scott Mahanes
October 29, 1969 - April 29, 2017
Scott Mahanes, 47, of Hanover, took his last ride on April 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Stephen Altorfer. Scott bravely served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a veteran of multiple deployments including Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Continuing Promise. Scott was a director for CSX Railroad with 24 years of...
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William Randall Autry
June 4, 1925 - April 26, 2017
William "Bill" Randall Autry, 91, of Ashland, passed peacefully on April 26, 2017. He was the son of the late James and Margaret Autry. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Autry and step-son, Michael Whittemore. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a part of the invasions of Philippines, Sicily, and Normandy and remained active with the U.S.S. Susan B....
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Nancy Jeter Sprouse
August 1, 1942 - April 22, 2017
Nancy Jeter Sprouse, 74, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ed Sprouse; children, Sonny Sprouse and Cindy Traylor (Tim); grandchildren, Bud Sprouse, Lisa Sprouse, Krissi Parsley, Courtney Traylor, Timmy Traylor; great-grandchildren, Myah, Gabriella, Aiden, Linden, Sebastian, and Kinsley; sister, Barbara Miller (Gordon) and brothers,...
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Linda Andrews Sigman
January 19, 1945 - April 21, 2017
Sigman, Linda Andrews, 72, of Hanover, passed away on April 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Sigman; sister, Helen Duggan and husband, Edd Dugan; nephews, Dennis Wilbunn, Jr, Claude Sherman Lampie, III and Robert Earl Lampie; nieces, Melissa Coates , Amanda Rosenblooms, and Mary Ellen Lampie Davis; and sister-in-law, Wilma Faye Lampie. Linda was a life-long member of River Road...
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Thomas Joseph Stanley
October 4, 1943 - April 19, 2017
STANLEY, Thomas Joseph Sr.,73, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Thomas, Tom, TJ, Grandpa Stanley, was born in 1943. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and attended Ferrum College. Tom was an avid golfer and loved to spend time at the Rappahannock River. He worked his entire 39-year career with Virginia State Police and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the 144th...
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Christine Tucker Garnett
June 6, 1925 - April 15, 2017
GARNETT, Christine, of Elmont and Glen Allen, passed away on April 15, 2017. She was the widow of Thomas Garnett. She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Nannie Tucker and siblings, Cabel Tucker, Nina Dunn, Frances Hudson, Bell Foster, and William Tucker. Mrs. Garnett was a member of Kenwood United Methodist Church (Elmont) for over 65 years. Survivors include her daughters, Judy...
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Marilyn Lewis Dyson
May 20, 1925 - April 13, 2017
Marilyn (Mary Lynn) Lewis Dyson, 91, of Dawn, VA, went home on April 13, 2017. She was born to Strother and Linda Pitts Lewis May 20, 1925 in Bowling Green, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Dyson, Sr., and her sisters, Catherine "Kitty" Broaddus, Ella "Polly" Frazier and Virginia Beasley. For 68 years, alongside her family and numerous members of the Dawn...
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Robert Ray Hart
April 17, 1938 - April 12, 2017
HART, Robert Ray Sr., passed away on April 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mae Hart; mother, Bulah Ball Hart and father, Walter Ernest Hart. Robert leaves behind his children, Thelma Ann Hart, Randolph Wilson Hart and Robert Ray Hart Jr.; daughters-in-law, Paige Hart and Pauline Hart; granddaughters, Samantha Grace Hart and Ashley Wixon Catron; two brothers, Clyde Hart and...
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Douglas Alexander Freeman
November 14, 1956 - April 8, 2017
FREEMAN, Douglas A., Jr., (Big Billy and also known as Peaches to his VDOT coworkers) 60, of Ashland, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret C. Freeman. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patricia (Pat-Pat) Freeman; son, Douglas S. Freeman (Elizabeth); daughters, Brandy M. Freeman (Anthony Morgan), and Heather R. Freeman ...
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Frederick Raymond Lollo
March 11, 1925 - April 5, 2017
Frederick Raymond Lollo, 92, of Glen Allen, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Frederick Joseph Lollo and his daughter, Donna Joanell Sisson. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp in WWII. He was the epitome of a faithful husband, an ideal father, and a loving grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Donna Lollo; daughter, Sharon...
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Jeurdine S. Brothers
May 1, 1927 - April 1, 2017
BROTHERS, Jeurdine S., 89, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville C. "Ben" Brothers, Jr. She is survived by one son, Granville C.Brothers, III (Elizabeth Cardaropoli); two daughters, Laurie B. Greene and Stephanie B. Nixon (Jarrod); five grandchildren, Granville C. Brothers IV, Benjamin Beau Brothers, Ariadne Brothers, Lauren G....
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Dave Taylor
January 3, 1941 - April 1, 2017
TAYLOR, Woodford Dave, 76, of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodford D. and Elizabeth Taylor; sister, Linda Kirby; and daughter, Brenda Taylor. Dave retired from Nabisco as a maintenance supervisor. He served in the Navy for four years. Dave enjoyed woodworking. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean Taylor; children, Melinda...
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Franklin Carey Dail
August 28, 1958 - March 31, 2017
Carey Dail, a long time Ashland resident and community member, passed away suddenly Friday, March 31st, 2017 at Henrico Doctors Hospital. He is survived by his father, Joseph Darrell Dail, Sr., his brother Joseph Darrell Dail, Jr., his wife Robin Dail and her son Dean Kline, his daughter Cara Leigh Williams and husband Russell Todd Williams, Jr., his son Christopher Carey Dail and wife Lauren...
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Betty Lois Gibson
September 7, 1935 - March 28, 2017
Gibson, Betty Lois, 81, of Ashland, passed away on March 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gibson. She is survived by her children, Francis E. Uzzell, Jr. Deborah Gardner, Donna Layell (Teddy), and Robin Watts; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; brother-in-law, Morris Lee Gibson; and nephew, J.R., Chappell (Ann Raye). The family will...
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Ruth Anne Wilkins
July 24, 1930 - March 27, 2017
WILKINS, Ruth Anne, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, formerly of Doswell, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. Born in 1930, she was forever 39 and holding. Anne was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Jeter WIlkins, Jr. and her brother Joseph Earl Bowles, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her children Ann C. Bruce (A.C.), Jane Stanley (Charley), and Tommy Wilkins;...
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Elsa Miers Stanley
May 11, 1919 - March 27, 2017
STANLEY, Elsa Miers, 97, of Beaverdam, passed away on March 27, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Mills (James); two granddaughters, Angela Nixon (Steve) and Stephanie Swart (Ignatius); as well as three great-grandchildren, Chase and McKenzie Buchanan and Annaliese Swart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Buster" Stanley; her mother, Virginia Lillard; stepfather,...
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James Rollin Figley
May 23, 1934 - March 26, 2017
FIGLEY, James R., 82, of Doswell, VA, slipped the surly bonds of his earthly home on Sunday, March 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Sue Morris Figley; his daughter, Diane Coats (David); step-daughter, Bonnie M. Jordan (Dennis); and step-son, Arnold Morris, Jr.; brothers, Lewis and Thomas Figley; and sister, Marybelle Young (Bob). Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Palmer and their...
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Gregg Alan Scoggins
December 1, 1963 - March 26, 2017
Dr. Gregg Alan Scoggins, DVM, JD slipped quietly into Eternal Glory on March 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his dad, Ross Dean Scoggins, and grandparents. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Alan Scoggins and Phillip Gray Scoggins, both of Ashland, VA, mother of his sons, Krista Lynne (Dutton) Scoggins of Ashland, VA, and beloved companion, Sue Lilly of Melbourne, Australia. He is also...
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Charles Dabney Beasley
October 1, 1922 - March 19, 2017
Charles Beasley, 94, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was in the U. S. Army during WW II and retired from R. F. & P. Railroad after 44 years of service. He was a member of Taylorsville Baptist Church and a member and inspiration of the YMCA in Ashland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beasley and daughter, Pam Beasley. He is survived by three sons, Ronnie,...
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Richard Harding Greene
October 9, 1956 - March 16, 2017
Richard Harding Greene, 60, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Ray Greene and Fadra Lablanc Greene. He is survived by his beloved wife, Laurie Brothers Greene; brother, Chip Greene; two daughters, Lauren Greene Mast and her husband, Chris and Taylor Greene; four grandchildren, Cameron and Chance Greene and Brayson and...
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Dennis Allen Harris
June 30, 1959 - March 15, 2017
Dennis Allen Harris, 57, of Beaverdam, passed away March 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Ray Harris. He worked at Bear Island Paper Company and was a dedicated employee for over 38 years. He was a member at Chapel Church of Christ in Montpelier. Dennis is survived by his son, Ryan Matthew Harris; mother, Catherine Harris; sisters, Debra Harris Gravatt and Tammy Harris;...
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Altamont Dickerson
February 19, 1955 - March 15, 2017
DICKERSON, Altamont "Monty", III, 62, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Madison; and mother, Margie. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, Farrah and Stephanie (Ken); son, Keith; three grandsons, Jude, Heber, and Tim; father, Altamont Dickerson, Jr.; sisters, Anne and Gale (Sandy); and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. A...
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Madaline Scanland Bruce
December 23, 1923 - March 10, 2017
BRUCE, Madaline Scanland, age 93, passed away on March 10, 2017, at The Hermitage at Cedarfield in Richmond, Virginia. Madaline was born December 23, 1923 in Salem, Va. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College. She dedicated her life to her family and was the true matriarch of the Bruce clan. Her fulfilling career was supporting, loving and caring for all those she loved and she was the best...
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Hasmukh Vallabh Patel
December 1, 1950 - March 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Bryant Keith Hanson
July 22, 1958 - March 5, 2017
Bryant Keith Hanson "Ham", 58, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Hanson and Alice M. Mullins. He worked as an excellent craftsman, excelling at carpentry. He had a love for softball and participated in many teams throughout his life, including a team with his daughter. He loved to spend time with his family and friends...
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Mark Ronald Smith
December 2, 1956 - February 28, 2017
An amazing story. Mark Ronald Smith, just 60, passed away February 28, after a vigilant full-on battle against the lung cancer (I won't tell you here what Mark called it) that pretty much ravaged his lungs. His dear parents, Phyllis and Harold Smith, of Mark's hometown Carlisle, PA knew and loved their firstborn well. It's probably fair to say that most who met and knew him had an easy,...
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Vicky Claytor Dunn
July 25, 1961 - February 27, 2017
Vicky Claytor Dunn, 55, of Mechanicsville, passed away on February 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and June Claytor. She was a long time employee of Anthony's Italian Restaurant in Mechanicsville. Vicky is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ed Dunn; son, Matt Dunn; daughters, Tabitha Brown and Necole Green; five grandchildren, Graham, Wesley, Christopher, Maxwell, and Zoey...
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Rose Rogers Carneal
January 10, 1926 - February 27, 2017
Rose Rogers Carneal, 91, of Ashland, went to heaven on February 27, 2017, where she was reunited with her husband, Harrell; her infant son, John; and brothers, Wilmer and Ralph Rogers who preceded her in death. Rose retired as a receptionist from Hanover County after many years of service including time with The Hanover County Treasurers Office. She was a lifelong member at Independence Christian...
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Amy Glisson Cocke
February 11, 1963 - February 21, 2017
Amy Glisson Cocke, 54, of Bumpass, passed away on February 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Glisson. She was a very selfless person, always caring for her family and others. She was a second mom to many people. Amy is survived by her husband of 28 years, Gregory Cocke; sons, Brandon and Britton Cocke; granddaughters, Avery and Dawson Cocke; brother, Britt Glisson; father,...
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Francis E. Bruce
March 18, 1927 - February 20, 2017
BRUCE, Francis Eugene, 89, of Doswell, Va., departed this life on February 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Hegg and Laura Carter; brothers, Aubrey, General (John), Frank, Leonard, Elwood Bruce, and Wesley Bruce; and sisters, Betty Shook, Shirley Bailes, Rosa Mae Brown, and Ethel Grace Shook. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Helen Lamb of Baltimore, Md.; son...
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Donald Wallace Beazley
October 29, 1931 - February 18, 2017
BEAZLEY, Donald Wallace, 85, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at his home, Clazemont, in Montpelier, VA. Don was born October 29, 1931 to Edmonia Byrd and Cuthbert Reynolds Beazley and was raised in Beaverdam, VA. He was preceded in death by his son, Russell L. Beazley; and grandson, Christopher Michael Beazley. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, June McGhee Beazley; his children,...
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James Keith Davis
August 4, 1958 - February 14, 2017
DAVIS, James Keith, 58, of Ruther Glen, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 32 years this May, Sheila; his parents, James C. and Polly Davis of Bumpass; brothers, Mike Davis of Bumpass and Steve Davis of Spring Branch, Texas; his five children, Monica Davis, Jessica Davis (D.J. Mastin), Kendall Davis (Nick Rogers), Shelby...
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John George Stanley
May 22, 1984 - February 12, 2017
John George Stanley, 32, of Ashland, passed away on February 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his one true love and mother, Shirley Jean Stanley; grandparents, Peggy and John George Stanley and grandmother, Addie Stanley. He worked at Best Buy at Virginia Center Commons for 10 years. John loved wrestling, horror movies, music and video games. John is survived his father, Johnny Stanley;...
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Beryl Beck Herzog
January 15, 1932 - February 10, 2017
Beryl Beck Herzog, 85, of Beaverdam, VA., widow of Robert W. Herzog, passed away on February 10, 2017. She was born on January 15, 1932 in Richmond, VA to the late Charles and Lucy Beck. She is survived by her son, Andrew S. Herzog (Kathy); daughter, Gwen H. Leech (Steve); and grandchildren, Robert W. Herzog II, Shelby Gray Herzog, Charles R. Leech and Preston P. Leech. She was preceded in death...
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William Basil Harris
January 15, 1944 - February 9, 2017
William Basil Harris, Jr., and affectionately known as "Fraz" or "Billy Jr.", 73, of Ashland, passed peacefully and suddenly on February 9, 2017 surrounded by family. He was the son of the late William Basil Harris Sr. and Mildred Lowry Harris, having grown up in Montpelier, VA. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Wayne Harris. He worked as a Master Builder building...
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Kenneth Vernon Mallory
March 10, 1929 - February 8, 2017
Kenneth V. Mallory, 87, of Ashland, departed this life on February 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edelle Burke Mallory; brother and sister-in-law, Wilton O. Mallory Jr. and Louise Mallory, and his parents, Wilton O. Mallory, Sr. and Nora Stone Mallory. Kenneth proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Morrison (Bill);...
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William Christopher Sterling
September 5, 1942 - January 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Susie S. Hall
December 22, 1920 - January 16, 2017
HALL, Susie S., 96, of Montpelier, passed away on January 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd J. Hall. She is survived by her son, "Jimmy" Hall (Donna); granddaughter, Amy Mazza (Andrew); and sister, Mae Montecalvo. Susie was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She loved sewing and gardening. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2017...
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Howard Wallis Major
June 23, 1950 - January 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Margaret Jane Fowlkes Lake
September 13, 1927 - January 13, 2017
LAKE, Margaret Jane Fowlkes, 89, of Richmond, Virginia, formerly of Ashland, Virginia and Bluefield, West Virginia departed peacefully Friday, January 13, 2017.She was the daughter of the late Leslie and Catherine Fowlkes of Bluefield and was preceded in death by her brothers, Leslie, Jr. and Richard.She is survived by her brother, William and her three children and their spouses, Gee & Donna...
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Sumpter Turner Priddy
October 6, 1924 - January 12, 2017
PRIDDY, Sumpter Turner, Jr., 92, of Ashland, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelia Williamson Priddy and Sumpter Turner Priddy, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Robin; and five children, Rives Priddy (Nancy Cook), Sumpter Priddy III, Bruce Spiller (Bob), Dr. John Priddy (Crystal) and Tim Priddy (Nancy). He...
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Robert William Herzog
September 21, 1923 - January 11, 2017
HERZOG, Robert Williams, 93, of Beaverdam, died peacefully at his farm on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Gwendolyn Herzog and Albert Herzog; and his granddaughter, Ashley Herzog. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beryl Beck Herzog; two children, Gwendolyn Herzog Leech (Steve) and Andrew Herzog (Kathy); four grandchildren, Charles Leech, Preston...
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John Anderson Irby
February 4, 1941 - January 6, 2017
.IRBY, John Anderson, 75, went to be with the Lord January 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Johnnie Irby. John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty; a daughter, Kim; and numerous cousins. John was a retired coach and teacher at Tucker High School and a retired administrator of Byrd Middle School. He was a member of the Tucker Hall of Fame and the Douglas...
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Martha Gray Loving
January 29, 1924 - January 5, 2017
LOVING, Martha Tilton Gray, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 5, 2017, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Martha was born in Hanover, Va., on January 29, 1924. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Butler Gray; her second husband, Herbert L. Loving; her mother and father, Rosa Cauthorne and William Edward Tilton; brother, William Tilton; and sisters,...
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Ruby Pearl Queen Willson
July 15, 1930 - January 4, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Etta Dillard Kent
July 15, 1941 - January 3, 2017
KENT, Etta Dillard, 75, of Ashland, passed away on January 3, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Benjamin Wilson and George L. Wander, Jr.; daughter, Dorothy Phillips; grandchildren, Selena Wilson, Demeeka Cobb, and Whitney Phillips; brothers, Luther Dillard (Maudine) and Robert Dillard; sisters, Barbara Dailey, Vivian Bagby (Robert), and Ellen Martin; and also a friend, Jack Vanstaden. A...
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Albertina Marie Dressel
November 21, 1922 - January 1, 2017
Albertina "Abbie" M. Dressel (nee Glaus) 94, of Swansea, Illinois, entered her heavenly home on May 22, 2017. She was greeted by her husband Harold, son David, sister Katherine (Victor) Reinhardt, parents, and other family members and friends that preceded her. She was born on November 21, 1922. She is survived by her devoted daughter Judy (Larry) Cunningham, granddaughters: Kelly (Patrick)...
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Rob Mathews
March 22, 1957 - December 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Dorothy Bradley Satterwhite
April 15, 1926 - December 19, 2016
DOROTHY BRADLEY SATTERWHITE, 90, of the Alpha House, Ashland, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, James W. Satterwhite, and her former husband, Walter W. "Buddy" Russell, Jr. Also, preceding her in death were her parents, Nettie B. Bradley and John W. Bradley, of King and Queen County, three brothers, Rudolph Bradley,...
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