Our Obituaries
Cecil Odel Butler
April 6, 1929 - January 24, 2018
Cecil Odel Butler, 88, of Montpelier, passed away on January 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Eva Clyde Butler; children, Linda (Robert) Gibson, Lisa Froelich, and Edward Butler; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, and other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 5-7pm at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, 412 S....
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Forrest Harland Stairs
November 9, 1926 - January 24, 2018
Forrest Harland Stairs, Jr.,91, of Beaverdam, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Harland and Rosalie Nuckols Stairs Sr.; brother, William D. Stairs; and sisters, Shirley M. Stairs and Margaret S. Hicks. Mr. Stairs was born and raised in Richmond, Va., where he attended Richmond City Public Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served...
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Anne Bumpass Puryear
September 2, 1931 - January 21, 2018
Anne Bumpass Puryear, 86, of Doswell, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2018. Anne was a devoted member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Andrew Puryear; son, Michael Andrew Puryear; her only sibling, William "Abby" Bumpass, and granddaughter, Katey Puryear. She is survived by her sons, Norman Lee Puryear (Grace) and William A. Puryear ...
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Lynwood Elsworth Hancock
July 23, 1932 - January 19, 2018
Lynwood Elsworth Hancock, 85 of Ashland, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann P. Hancock. Survived by three children, Douglas Hancock (Joanne), Ann Lynn Banton (Keith) and Winston Hancock (Susan); and his step-daughter, Michele Bulthuis (Tim) and children, Zachary and Logan Bulthuis; nine grandchildren, Adrianna Ross (Stuart), Kellen Hancock ...
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Michelle L. Hobbs
January 27, 1985 - January 18, 2018
Michelle L. Hobbs, 32, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was preceeded in death by her brother, Michael Justin Taylor. Michelle 'Chelle' was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a friend and a mother. She loved to spend time with her two girls. She would take them on fun outings around Richmond. She would take them camping, or visit Three Lakes Park or ride the rides at...
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George Mosby
August 20, 1951 - January 15, 2018
George Allen Mosby, 66, of Hanover, passed away on January 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Mosby. George was a millwright mechanic at E.R. Carpenter Company for 35 years and a member of King's Chapel Church. He served honorably in the Army National Guard as a Sergeant (E-5) and was qualified as a marksman. He was a member of the FFA, and enjoyed dirt-track racing at Saluda...
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Lorraine Yeamans Hope
September 29, 1923 - January 3, 2018
Lorraine Yeamans Hope, 94, of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Davis Hope; and son, Robert M. Hope. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Melinda H. Ray (Alan), William H. Hope and Faith H. Bentley; daughter-in-law, Dawn Starkes-Hope; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6...
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Clifton Lee Saunders
January 10, 1950 - December 31, 2017
Clifton L. Saunders, Jr., 67, of Beaverdam, VA passed away on December 31, 2017 after a brief but difficult battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley Stanley Saunders; his son, Christopher L. Saunders (Laura), and grandson Stephen Andrew Saunders, of Chester, Virginia; daughter, Jennifer S. Luck (David) and granddaughter Elizabeth Abbigale Luck, of Beaverdam, Virginia....
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Beatrice Rose Lahocki Wickham
May 23, 1935 - December 30, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Howard Moore Traylor
July 29, 1945 - December 30, 2017
Howard Moore Traylor Jr. "Scooter", 72, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Moore Traylor Sr. and Zelda Margaret Bareford; his wife, Nan Traylor; his longtime companion, Jean Northup; and his sister, Donna Mae Lowry. He was born and raised in Ashland and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. He was a...
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Harold Sidney Duke
July 8, 1931 - December 30, 2017
SERVICE POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2018 AT 11:00 A.M.Harold Sidney "Jose" Duke, 86, a lifelong resident of Ashland, departed this life peacefully on December 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Nelson Page Duke and Pauline Wood Duke; brother, Thomas Nelson Page Duke Jr.; and sister, Pauline Wood Duke. He is survived by his dear friend, Lois W. Herndon; numerous cousins...
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Betty Lou McFarland
September 18, 1932 - December 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Joan Bulthuis-Hanky
August 19, 1937 - December 25, 2017
BULTHUIS-HANKY, Joan, 80, of Ashland, Va., passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. She was born August 19, 1937 in Chicago, Ill., to James and Marie Skoudlil who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her husband, Willard Bulthuis. Joan is survived by her husband, Donald Hanky; children, Timothy (Michele) Bulthuis, Geralyn (Gene) Gravatt, Madalyn (Ted) Cauthorne and James (Ashley)...
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Joey Douglas Atkins
November 5, 1963 - December 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Anne Turner Taylor
August 2, 1934 - December 22, 2017
Anne Turner Taylor, 83, of Ashland, passed away on December 22nd, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Edmund Keith Taylor III, and her brother, Mike Turner. She was an executive secretary for the Town of Ashland for 33 years as well as a member of Fork Episcopal Church. She attended Madison College and volunteered for the Ashland Museum. She loved spending time with her...
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Keith Michael Bruce
March 18, 1963 - December 21, 2017
Keith Michael Bruce, age 54, of Doswell, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was always fun to spend time with and knew how to bring people together with jokes and laughter in a way that nobody else could. Keith loved growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers and would use any excuse to do work on his tractor. Keith often helped people in need within the community without ever saying a...
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George Elliott Corker
January 19, 1935 - December 20, 2017
George Elliott Corker, Jr., 82, originally from Hanover, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, William Elliott Corker. He retired from NASA in 1994 after 32 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ruby Mallory Corker; children, Phyllis Stoneburner (Bob), Garry Corker (Nancy), Cheryl Bookwalter (Scott), and Larry Corker...
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Jane Bookman Whitley
June 27, 1934 - December 19, 2017
On Tuesday, December 19, 2017, God welcomed Jane Bookman Whitley, 83, to her heavenly home. Now reunited with her husband, Robert Wilson Whitley, she leaves here a family including brother Thomas Bookman (Doris), son Wayne Whitley (Debbie), son David Whitley (Patty), daughter Denise Leveque (Larry), 10 grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren. She will also be missed by many friends whose...
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Edith Carroll Stancombe
March 9, 1944 - December 15, 2017
Edith "Edie" Stancombe, 73, of Chesterfield passed away surrounded by her family on December 15th, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Donald Stancombe; sister, Myrtle Alexander, her children, Melissa and Jason; brother and sister-in-law William and Betty Butler, their daughters, Erin, Crystal, and Cassandra; and a great-nephew, Ewan. Edie was born on March 9th, 1944 at Fairview...
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Robert Erdle Wax
May 22, 1941 - December 9, 2017
Robert E. Wax, Sr., 76, of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda Wax. He was a man of many trades. He loved to fish, hunt, and loved recycling junk. He was loved by many, and shared his love with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris Wax; sons,...
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June K. Stanley
July 22, 1961 - December 7, 2017
June K. Stanley, 56, of Keysville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 24 years, Dennis Stanley; children, Michael Heiderscheidt, Stephen Heiderscheidt, Paul Heiderscheidt, and Jessi Stanley; granddaughter, Ryleigh; parents, P.W. and Margaret Knighton; brother, Wayne Knighton; and brother-in-law, David Stanley (Bonnie). A funeral service will...
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Ambrose Otey Rusher
March 28, 1921 - December 6, 2017
RUSHER, Ambrose O. Jr., (Jack), 96, of Beaverdam, Va., went to be with the Lord on December 6th 2017. He was born in Roanoke, Va. Prior to WWII Jack worked for the FBI. During WWII he served as a Navy Airman. Following the war he worked as an accountant and later as comptroller at Children's Hospital in Washington D.C., and then as comptroller at the Baptist Nursing Home in Washington D.C. ...
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William Cofer Cowles
May 23, 1982 - December 3, 2017
William Cofer Cowles, 35, of Ashland, Virginia, died peacefully in his sleep on December 3, 2017. Bill was a free spirit whose life on this Earth was much too short. Bill was a 2000 graduate of Midlothian High School, and he attended Clemson University for one year prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attack. Following a disabling injury, he joked with his...
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Violet W. West
April 29, 1928 - November 25, 2017
WEST, Violet W., 89, of Glen Allen, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Allen West, Sr., and her son, Raymond Allen West, Jr. In her free time, Violet enjoyed gardening, Bingo, activities with the VFW and Moose Lodge, and attended Biltmore Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her grandson, Benjamin Caleb West; daughter-in-law,...
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Joe Allen Smith
September 13, 1930 - November 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Doreen Lenor Coddington
February 29, 1932 - November 20, 2017
Coddington, Doreen Lenor, of Beaverdam, VA, went home to the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017, after a brief illness. Doreen was born in Newark, NJ, on February 29, 1932, the daughter of José Barreire, a Spanish immigrant, and Lenore Hasseldine. Doreen enjoyed 62 years of wedded adventure with her husband, David M. Coddington, who preceded her in death. A lifelong Presbyterian, Doreen was an...
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Marjorie Mae Smith
March 18, 1935 - November 20, 2017
Marjorie M. Smith, 82, of Henrico, formerly of Ashland, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James "Jim" Smith Sr. and Inie M. Smith and preceded in death by her sister, Jo Ann Weichseldorfer and brother, James "Jimmy" Henry Smith Jr.. She is survived by her son, David "Smitty" Smith (Sharon); nephews, Chris (Tammy), Michael, Bill and Tim(Laura)...
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Kenneth Ross LeFevre
March 30, 1956 - November 15, 2017
Kenneth LeFevre, 61, of Hanover, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was a member of Taylorsville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Lois LeFevre; and a brother, Michael LeFevre. He is survived by his wife, Donna LeFevre; two sons, Derek and Dustin LeFevre; siblings, John LeFevre, Joanie Tompkins and husband, Jeff and Paul LeFevre; and many nieces,...
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Ryan Hathcock
April 5, 1982 - November 13, 2017
Ryan Lee Hathcock, 35, of Hanover passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. He is survived by his parents, William E. Hathcock and Kathie M. Hathcock; brother, Christopher Hathcock and fiancée, Erin Bright; children, Jake Parker, Brady and Lily Hathcock; and girlfriend, Tabitha Barker. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy.,...
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Grace Brock Allen
April 20, 1963 - November 13, 2017
Grace Jean Brock Allen, 54, of Hanover, went home to be with our Lord, on November 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Bobby Brock and Carolyn Ann Brock, and her infant son. She was an animal lover, but particularly fond of cats. Her family referred to her as the "Cat Whisperer." She loved everyone, and everyone that met her loved her. She had a kind and sweet heart. She is...
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James Payton Hazelwood
June 29, 1946 - November 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Jean Patricia Spadaro
June 15, 1931 - October 31, 2017
Jean Patricia Spadaro, 86, of Glen Allen, passed away on October 31, 2017 after living with cancer for eight years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Americo and Mary Ferrante and her children, Michael Donnell and Patricia Donnell. Jean worked as an Assistant Librarian at St. James Catholic School in Falls Church, VA. She was a member at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Jean is survived by her...
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Rosemary P. Emerson
December 1, 1936 - October 31, 2017
Rosemary P. Emerson, 80, of Ashland, passed away on October 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lawrence L. Emerson Sr.; father, Royce J. Payne; mother, Dorothy J. Finn and sister, Dorothy Lee Person. She is survived by her children; Lauri E. Harman (Mike), Larry Emerson Jr. (Donna), Garry L. Emerson (Ruth), Leigh E. Gerald (Eugene) and Lois E. Good (Jeff);...
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James W. Smith
November 11, 1947 - October 28, 2017
James ("Jim") W. Smith III, 69, died October 28, 2017 in Edwardsville, VA, where he loved spending time at the River. Born in Ashland, VA, November 11, 1947, he lived in Ashland and was part of the small town in the "Center of the Universe" throughout his life. He attended Virginia Tech (VPI) and was an army reservist during the Vietnam War. He cofounded Hanover Controls and Supply Corporation...
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Charles Allen Sharpe
June 20, 1988 - October 24, 2017
SHARPE, Charles Allen, 29, of Ruther Glen, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Lenwood Carey Sharpe, Sr.; and maternal grandfather, Charles Allen Miller. Charles was most proud of being a father. He was a devoted family man who put his family above everything. He also took great pride in his career as an electrician. He worked 40 + hours...
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Thomas Edward Wallace
June 3, 1965 - October 21, 2017
Thomas Edward Wallace, 52, of Henrico, joined loved ones in everlasting life on October 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward A. Wallace; wife, Tina G. Wallace, and fiancé of 20 years, Melissa R. Johns. Tommy was a hardworking man who owned his own contracting business for many years. He enjoyed his dogs, fishing, being outdoors, and driving his Jeep. He was a caregiver for...
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Delores Tibbs West
July 21, 1944 - October 21, 2017
Delores Tibbs West, 73, of Ashland, known as Del by all her family and friends, passed away to be with Jesus on October 21, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Tibbs and mother, Josephine Tibbs. She is survived by her husband, William West; daughter, Stephanie Smart and son-in-law, Ryland Smart; granddaughters, Courtney and Tiffany Smart;...
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Tracy Lynn Epps
August 15, 1954 - October 18, 2017
EPPS, Tracy Lynn, 63, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He worked as a logger and was a member of Gwathmey Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Cynthia Corker Epps; children, Brian Epps (Amanda), China Epps-Flournoy, Shannon Epps-May (Austin), and Brighton Epps; grandchildren, Trey, Shayla, Logan, Marissa, and Richard; and siblings, Shirley...
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Kathryn Whitehouse Stephens
May 8, 1925 - October 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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Audrey Walker Atkins
September 17, 1927 - October 10, 2017
ATKINS, Audrey Walker, born September 17, 1927, died October 10, 2017 at age 90. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, William Walker Atkins, Jr. She is survived by her only child, Anne Clark Atkins (Michael F. Jeffrey). She was a homemaker and also worked for the County of Henrico. She was devoted to rescuing dogs and volunteered with both the Henrico Humane Society and the...
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James Henry Gibbs
February 4, 1939 - October 5, 2017
Gibbs, James H., Jr. (Jimmy), was born on February 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017.
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Betsy Stanley Vaughan Carver
July 17, 1931 - October 5, 2017
Carver, Betsy Stanley Vaughan, 86, passed away on October 5th, 2017 surrounded in love by her family. Betsy was predeceased by the love of her life, Odell Nelson Vaughan in 1976, and by her second husband Robert Warren Carver in 2015; her parents, Lee and Marie Stanley; and her brother, A. Wayland Stanley. Betsy was a devoted wife, mother, MeMe, Nana, and friend. She gave selflessly of herself to...
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Larry Wayne Canter
May 20, 1943 - October 3, 2017
CANTER, Larry W. "Pop", Sr., 74, of Glen Allen, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. Pop is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary; four children; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters. He was a United States Marine, Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star (with Valor) recipient. ...
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Thomas Harrison Donovan
February 26, 1939 - October 3, 2017
DONOVAN, Thomas Harrison, 78, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mayshack and Julie Donovan; brother, Bobby Donovan; and life partner, Edith Sharpe. Thomas is survived by his sons, Guy Donovan (Melissa) and Thomas Donovan, Jr.; daughter, Whitney Donovan; grandchildren, Caleb, Kyle, Logan, and Cyrus; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Allison,...
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Craig Mason Cobb
October 18, 1958 - October 2, 2017
COBB, Craig Mason, 58 of Heathesville, VA passed away peacefully due to complications from a heart attack on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Regional Memorial Hospital, his loving wife by his side.Family left to cherish his memory include his wife of 26 years, Margaret Bremner Cobb; his six children, Christopher Cobb (Amanda), Neena Carneal, Caroline Carneal, Lauren Bacon, J. Kyle Gammon, and Amy...
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George Gustave Wieber
July 22, 1922 - October 1, 2017
On the morning of October 1, 2017 George Gustave Wieber, 95 year's young, of Ruther Glen, VA left this earth to be with his loving wife, Grace C. Wieber of 75 years. He is survived by his son George E. Wieber and his daughter Joyce A. Daily; Grandchildren, Carol Taylor, John Wieber, Kevin, and Jason Daily. Great grandchildren, Jenna, Jesse, Jacob, and John Ingoglia, Brooke and Taylor Wieber,...
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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, 1943 - 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
Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Ashland, Ashland, VA.
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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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Susan Virginia Gott
December 18, 1957 - August 29, 2017
Susan Virginia Lipsey, 59, of Ashland, passed away on August 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel P. Lipsey and James L. Lipsey; and her sisters, Marjorie Lewis Lipsey and "Baby" Lipsey. She was a member of St. James the Less Episcopal Church and a 1981 graduate of James Madison University. She is survived by her two sisters, Sharon Drelick of Appomattox, Virginia and Martha...
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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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