Our Obituaries
Diana Jane Richards
April 14, 1943 - January 22, 2018
RICHARDS, Diana Jane Garstang, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2018 while at Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care, Mechanicsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Richard Garstang and Sylvia Holycross Garstang. She is survived by her brother, Donald R. (Kathleen) Garstang, Sr.; her nephew, Donald R. (Kristi) Garstang, Jr.; her niece, Donna...
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Ernest Vivian Webb
July 6, 1934 - January 11, 2018
Ernest Vivian Webb, 83, passed away January 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Webb; nephews, Wallace Bryant, Alan Bryant and Tim McCoullough; niece, Barbara McCoullough; step-son LJ Sluder; daughter-in-law, Marcia Sluder and granddaughter, Jennifer Sluder. He was predeceased by his sister Vicie Bryant.Ernest served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired from Globe...
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Henry John Meyer
July 3, 1944 - January 7, 2018
MEYER, Henry "John", Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, lost his battle with cancer on January 7, 2018. He was born in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. on July 3, 1944. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Audrey Meyer; and his sister, Joanne Drudik. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan Nee McIntyre; his sons, Henry John (Corrie) Meyer III and Robert James Meyer; his most cherished...
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Melvin Stuart Harver
July 19, 1930 - January 3, 2018
HARVER, Melvin Stuart, 87, peacefully passed from this life on January 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Shirley C. Harver. He left a legacy of four children; Ann Marie (Craig) Bagby, Ronnie (Bettie) Harver, Sheryl Smith and Bonnie (Barry) Rice; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, John Smith. Affectively known as "Pop," he was a jack...
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Theresa Ann Brewster
September 20, 1960 - December 26, 2017
BREWSTER, Theresa Ann, 57, of Richmond, Va., formally of Mechanicsville, Va., passed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Theresa was predeceased by her parents, Robert Owen and Helen Thayer Brewster. She is survived by her two sisters, Donna B. Jones and her husband, Danny, Janie B. Lucy and her husband, Herbert; 13 nieces and nephews, two great-nieces and three great-nephews....
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Darnley B. Gammon,
October 9, 1934 - December 18, 2017
GAMMON, Darnley B., Jr., 83, of Hanover, Va., passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darnley B. and Elizabeth Gay Gammon; and survived by his wife, Barbara Gammon; brother, Carroll Thomas (Gracie)Gammon; sister, Tina Faye (Massie) Burger; children, Debbie (Bruce) Pegram, Donny (Kathy), Jimmy (Gail), Terri (Scott) Hatten and Stevie (Teresa); six...
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Donald Charles Brewster,
July 5, 1930 - December 13, 2017
BREWSTER, Donald C., Sr., 87, of Gloucester, Va., passed away peacefully on December 13, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Nottoway County, Va. on July 5, 1930. He was the son of Florence Peterson and Bruce Brewster. His mother died when he was 18 months old. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Lukhard Brewster; his brother, Bob Brewster; and sister, Shirley...
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Jo Ann Frizzell Cross
December 9, 1943 - December 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Jo Ann Frizzell Cross
December 9, 1943 - December 10, 2017
CROSS, Jo Ann F., 74, left her home in Mechanicsville, Virginia to be reunited in Heaven with her beloved sister Barbara Jean Frizzell on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Jo Ann was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 9, 1943 to Frank and Josephine (Goldsby) Frizzell. She graduated from Lee Davis High School in 1962 where she was a member of the cheerleading squad. After a year at Longwood College,...
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Bernard Joseph Lawlor
March 17, 1949 - December 10, 2017
LAWLOR, Bernard Joseph, 68, of Mechanicsville, Va. passed away on December 10, 2017 in the presence of his family and comfort of his own home. Bernie fought an inspiring twelve-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Born and raised in Ligonier, Penn., he is preceded in death by his parents, George E. and Blanche E. Lawlor of Ligonier, Penn. He is survived by his wife, Patricia R. Lawlor;...
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Melvin Rosser BAGBY
September 8, 1925 - December 9, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Woodrow Wilson Townshend
December 13, 1935 - November 23, 2017
TOWNSHEND, Woodrow Wilson, Jr., 81, of Heathsville, Va., passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November, 23, 2017. "Laddie" was born in Waldorf, Md., December 13, 1935 to parents Woodrow Wilson, Sr. and Catherine Bowdish Townshend who have preceded him in death. He graduated from Gwynn Park High School and was employed as a Government Printer Supervisor for 28 years. Laddie married Virginia Ely and...
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Evan Hall Crowe
January 9, 1935 - November 23, 2017
CROWE, Evan Hall, 82, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Evan was born to Willard and Josephine Crowe on January 9, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Beth Wilson Crowe; his brother, W.A. "Chuck" Crowe; his sisters, Clara Thompson, Elizabeth "Beckie" Kemp, and Ruby Blake. He is survived by his brother, Thurman (Dot) Crowe, and his...
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Linda Lee Barr
March 14, 1939 - November 19, 2017
BARR, Linda Lee, 78, passed away in Richmond, Va. November 19, 2017. Linda was born March 14, 1939 in Wichita, Kansas. She was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Virginia Keller Smith; sister, Connie Burgett; daughter-in-law, Susan DePew Barr; and a grandson, Scott Wingfield. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Randy) Wingfield of Mechanicsville, Va.; son, Bill Barr of Newbury Park ,...
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Zeigla B. Alden
October 28, 1931 - November 15, 2017
ALDEN, Zeigla Barden, passed away peacefully Nov 15, 2017. She was surrounded by her family as she went to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Alden. They were married August 30, 1952. She was employed with the VA Employment Commission for 40 years. She was a member of Elkhardt Baptist Church where she had many caring friends. She is survived by her two...
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Vivian Lucille Weaver Maitland
May 5, 1932 - November 14, 2017
MAITLAND, Vivian Weaver, age 85, native of Mobile, Ala. and recent resident of The Hermitage in Richmond, Va., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Earl and Lucille Foreman Weaver; by her husband, William George Maitland; and son-in-law, Louis James Dontas. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Maitland Dontas ...
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Clarence Robert Otto
November 2, 1925 - November 11, 2017
OTTO, Clarence Robert, Jr., age 92, died November 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Meister Otto; his second wife, Regena Otto; his daughter, Julie Otto Goodwin; and his son-in-law, Richard Easley Goodwin. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Otto Windsor and her husband, Douglas; granddaughters, Jennifer Goodwin and Susan Powell (Andrew); grandsons, Kyle Windsor ...
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Thomas Lee Parlett
August 19, 1931 - November 3, 2017
PARLETT, Thomas Lee, 86, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy, and his son, David (Betsy). He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Peggy; two daughters, Nancy (Phil), and Tammy (John); two sons, Mark (Kim) and John; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many cousins. After serving his country in the United States Navy, he...
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Harrison R. Jahn
September 6, 1930 - October 30, 2017
JAHN, Harrison Richard Kurt, died October 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. Harrison was born in Geneva, New York on September 6, 1930 to the late Herman O. and Paula H. Jahn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only brother, Gunter P. Jahn.He is survived by his wife, Tommie L. Jahn, by son Richard T. Jahn of Palmyra, VA a grandson, Ryan; by son Terry A. Jahn and his...
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Brenda Arlene Gerheim May
May 31, 1955 - October 20, 2017
MAY, Brenda, went to be with the Lord on the wings of an Angel, October 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Avaunell Culp Gerheim, Vincent Daryl Gerheim Sr. and daughter Robin May. Brenda is survived by her husband, Ronald May; children, Sarah and Karrie May; brother Vince (Birgit) Gerheim; grandchildren, Aliya Nigro, Isabelle Armstrong, and Deonte, Alex and Cierra May; and nephews...
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Eleanor Lois Miller Frye
March 31, 1918 - October 18, 2017
FRYE, Eleanor Miller, 99, passed away on October 18, 2017. She was born in Bridgewater, Va. on March 31, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Frye, her brother and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dave) Jonker and her son, Bill (Linda) Frye. Also surviving are grandchildren, Lisa (Virgil) Meador, Amy (Steve) Harrison, Kim (Mike) Gunn, and Scott Jonker;...
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Jean Ellen Stanley Hockaday
August 16, 1937 - October 18, 2017
HOCKADAY, Jean Stanley, Our loving mother, age 80, of Henrico County, Virginia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was a longtime member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church and employed with Henrico County Schools for a number of years. Her greatest passion was the love for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hervey Eugene Hockaday, survived by her son, Craig...
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Ione Henrietta Duke Thacker
December 19, 1922 - October 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Jacqueline N. Bailey
July 16, 1933 - September 23, 2017
BAILEY, Jacqueline N., 84, of Mechanicsville, Va., loving wife and mother entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on September 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucille; her beloved husband "Al" of 46 years; her sister, Doris and grandson Skyler. She is survived by her daughters, Eileen Manning (husband-Bob) of Oregon and Jacqueline Delianides ...
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Fred Winston Fields
June 30, 1924 - September 22, 2017
FIELDS, Fred Winston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 93. He was born on June 30, 1924 in Kittrell, N.C. to Stephen Theodore Fields, Sr. and Ila Woodlief Fields and was one of seven brothers. He attended Glen Allen High School. Fred worked in the insurance industry and retired from Independent Life. He is survived by his devoted nephew, Melvin Fields ...
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Alice A. JACOB
July 23, 1924 - September 5, 2017
JACOB, Alice Anna, 93, of Mechanicsville, Va. went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Jacob. she is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Sabino and her husband Pat, Patricia Abbamonte and Theresa Graham and her husband Kenneth. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5pm Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral...
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David Allen Whittaker
June 3, 1971 - September 2, 2017
WHITTAKER, David Allen,, Jr., 46, went home suddenly to be with our Heavenly Father September 2, 2017 at his home in Mechanicsville, Va. with his loving wife, Michelle Hull Whittaker, by his side. David is survived by his wife, their son Colt Michael Whittaker, (3), son Tate Camden Whittaker (9), daughters Keatyn Rhyan Whittaker (13), Mikaelyn Blake Whittaker(16), Camryn Nicole Whittaker(18), and...
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Dorothy May Gregory
November 7, 1925 - September 1, 2017
GREGORY, Dorothy Tuck, 91, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2017, with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Marion and Lonnie Tuck; sisters, Louise Sorensen and Lillian Tuck, and husband, Lester K. Gregory. She is survived by her brother, Lonnie L. Tuck; daughter, Samuela (Sandy) Stilwell (David); and son, Joel L. Blankenship (Kim); seven grandchildren and...
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Dorothy Mae Gillum Wilkerson
May 23, 1925 - August 31, 2017
WILKERSON, Dorothy G. of West Point, formerly of Mechanicsville, was called home to Our Lord on August 31, 2017. Dorothy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 23, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilkerson, Sr. and daughter Paige Hogge. After graduating from Broad Ripple High School in Indiana, she went to work for Indiana Bell Telephone Company, where she was asked to...
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Helen Hulcher Ford Troland
February 10, 1923 - August 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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William Edward Spraggins
August 30, 1936 - August 25, 2017
SPRAGGINS, William Edward "Eddie," 80, of Hanover, Va., passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, after a long illness. Eddie was born to Clarence and Flora Spraggins of Mecklenburg County, Va. on August 30, 1936. Eddie was a retired HVAC supervisor with the former Richfood Corporation and owner of W. E. Spraggins Heating and Air. Eddie was a proud veteran of the United States Marine...
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James Edward Bailey
July 21, 1934 - August 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Gwendolyn Settlemyre Lackey
December 8, 1928 - August 16, 2017
LACKEY, Gwendolyn Settlemyre, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2017. She was born December 8, 1928 in Hickory, N.C., the daughter of the late Phillip A. and Genette Settlemyre. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Miles Lackey-whom she married on May 21, 1949 in Hickory-and a grandson, Brian A. George. She is survived by her son Stephen Randall...
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David Todd Connors
June 8, 1978 - August 13, 2017
CONNORS, David Todd, whose determination to live for his wife and young children fueled his long struggle with colorectal cancer, died of the disease August 13, at his Mechanicsville home. He was 39.Mr. Connors was an account executive in the Richmond office of Apex Systems, an IT staffing firm where seven of his colleagues shaved their heads in solidarity when he lost his hair from chemotherapy....
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Ivan Lavon Habron
April 12, 1933 - August 10, 2017
Ivan L. Habron, 84, passed away August 10 , 2017. He was born April 12, 1933 in Fort Valley, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lehman and Isabel Habron; brother, Everett Habron; and daughter-in-law, Mary Habron. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Williams Habron. They were married December 11, 1954 in Luray, Va.; daughters, Bonnie Habron (Mel Lipner) of Monroeville, Pa....
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Carl William Brothers
June 9, 1943 - August 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Robert Poole Allen
October 30, 1945 - July 28, 2017
ALLEN, Robert Poole, 71, died peacefully on July 28, 2017. He was born October 30, 1945 in McMinnville, Tenn. to Gladys and L.C. Allen, who preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memories his family: two sons Nathan Allen of Hanover, Va. and Bryan Allen of Williamsburg, Va.; three granddaughters, Althea Allen and Cassidy Allen of Croaker, Va. and Danielle Allen of Richmond, Va.; two...
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Nancy Mae Thompson
October 27, 1946 - July 28, 2017
THOMPSON, Nancy Mae, 70, of Mechanicsville, Va. entered heaven on July 28, 2017. Born on October 27, 1946, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert Charles Currence and Rosa Lee Currence. Nancy grew up in Washington, D.C. and enjoyed reminiscing of her time spent at the National Monument and the surrounding areas. She also enjoyed sharing stories of spending her childhood...
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Carol W. TAYLOR
December 1, 1935 - July 26, 2017
TAYLOR, Carol Wade, age 81, of Ashland, Va., passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July, 26, 2017. Widow of Arnie Lee Taylor and was preceded in death by her parents. Carol is survived by her four daughters, Sharon Lee Taylor, Vickie Harris, Rebekah Taylor Morgan (Al) and Denise Cage (Andrew); six grandchildren, Michelle, Krystle, Raegan, Drew, Melissa and Patrick; devoted...
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Patricia Anne Eure Garey
September 15, 1944 - July 23, 2017
GAREY, Patricia Eure (Trish), passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday July 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father Otho Felton Eure, mother Gertrude Evelyn Eure, nieces Stacey and Kelli Booth and brother-in-law Chip Booth. Trish is survived by her husband and best friend of 43 years, Louis, son Andrew, daughter Kathryn, daughter-in-law Rachael, granddaughter Charlotte, sister Brenda...
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Mildred Elizabeth Grundy Peay
October 1, 1917 - July 18, 2017
PEAY, Mildred Elizabeth Grundy, 99, went to watch her beloved Jimmy play baseball in heaven on July 18, 2017. Mrs. Peay was born in Richmond on October 1, 1917 to John and Mary Hart Grundy, each of whom emigrated from England to the United States as teenagers. Mrs. Peay resided in Church Hill from birth until 1957, where she was a proud and active graduate of John Marshall High School's Class of...
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Myron Monte Hendrickson,
March 18, 1931 - July 15, 2017
HENDRICKSON, Myron Monte, Jr., 86, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed on to his Heavenly Home surrounded by family, July 15, 2017. He was born March 18, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a Navy Veteran, who served in the Korean War on the USS Pine Island. Myron formerly lived in Dallas, TX where he met and married his sweetheart, Janis Rae Potter Hendrickson. Recently celebrating 61 years of...
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Doris Arlene Pendleton Napier
October 3, 1931 - July 1, 2017
NAPIER, Doris P., 85, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017. Her husband, William C. Napier, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey C. (Kim) Napier and William P. Napier; granddaughters, Nicole Hill, Lauren (John) Rhyne and Megan (Danny) Porter; and six great-grandchildren, Alex, Matthew, Trey, Margaret, Riley, and Mason. Remains rest at Woody Funeral...
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Jean Margaret BATEMAN
April 29, 1929 - June 25, 2017
BATEMAN, Jean M., 88, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Richmond, Va. There are no services and interment is private. Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Richard Puckett Mays
June 16, 1929 - June 12, 2017
Mays, Richard P. passed away June 12, 2017 at home surrounded by loving family, just 5 days before his 88th birthday. From Beckley, West Virginia, he attended Davis & Elkins college where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and went on to study at Johns Hopkins University. Richard served in the Army Medical Corps in Europe during the Korean War. He settled in the Richmond area where he met his wife...
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Freddie Marvin Blunt
April 19, 1941 - June 7, 2017
Freddie Marvin Blunt, Sr., "Pops" 76, of Henrico, Va. passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Blunt and Arrillia Wetzler and great-granddaughter Savannah. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Blunt; daughters, Crystal Nuttall and Annette Inge; son, Fred Blunt (Kara); brother, Eddie Blunt; seven grandchildren, Heather Roberts (Jason...
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Edna Robbins Powell
October 4, 1928 - June 6, 2017
Edna Robbins Powell, born October 4, 1928, departed this life to be reunited with her husband, Harold W. Powell and daughter, Donna E. Powell in the arms of our Lord on June 6, 2017. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her children, David H. Powell (Linda) and Sandra P. Carden; her grandchildren, Jonathon D. Powell (Meredith), Daniel S. Powell (Michelle) and...
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Arthur Walter Strickland
May 6, 1938 - June 5, 2017
Arthur Walter Strickland, Jr. of Ashland VA, formerly of Fredericksburg, VA, peacefully passed away the morning of June 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hempstead, NY on May 6, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walter Strickland Sr. Arthur leaves behind his loving wife Pamela, his sons David and wife Megan; Stephen and wife Candace Strickland...
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Bernice C. Hogle
December 21, 1925 - June 3, 2017
Bernice C. Hogle, 91, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior and with her loving husband of 60 years on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughters Delores H. Small and Edwina M. Hale, her grandchildren, Jennifer Lehman (Tripp), John Small, III (Lara), Phillip Vaughan (Sharon), Kathy Britton (Richard), Christy Horton (Steve) and twelve great grandchildren. She was a...
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Marcelle L. Bailey
September 7, 1927 - June 2, 2017
Marcelle "Marcie" Bailey went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2017 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold E. Bailey, her daughter, Susan D. Bailey and her grandson, Adam J. Newsome. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara K. and her husband Rob Lockridge; granddaughter, Rachael Fulop and her husband, Will; grandson, Josh Lockridge and his wife, Mandie; great...
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John O. Porter
January 27, 1949 - May 30, 2017
PORTER, John O., 68, of Richmond, Va., passed away May 30, 2017, at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Porter. John is survived by his wife, Joan Porter; children, Matt Porter and Lisa Nobles (Scott); two sisters, Nancy Greenwell (Joe) and Carla Grannis; a brother, Bob Porter (Linda); four grandchildren, Kayla, Dylan, Damien and Conner; many nieces,...
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Liam John MacDougall
January 30, 2004 - May 28, 2017
Liam John MacDougall passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA after medical complications on May 28, 2017 at the age of 13. He was born January 30, 2004 in Mechanicsville, VA. He attended Chickahominy Middle School and was in 7th grade. He was a member of the Richmond General Youth Hockey League and the Dynamo Soccer Club. He was an avid sports fan and a dedicated Toronto Maple Leafs...
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Leonor Cussatti
January 7, 1920 - May 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Todd O'Brien Carey
November 2, 1958 - May 15, 2017
Mechanicsville, VA - Todd O'Brien Carey was born November 2, 1958 in Berryville, VA to Irma Jackson Carey and the late Charles Alexander Carey, Sr. His peaceful rest began on the morning of May 15, 2017 at his home. Todd graduated from Clarke County High School in Berryville, VA where he excelled in football, basketball and track. He was a star wide receiver and was inducted into the Hall of...
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Margaret Merkel Werner
August 3, 1920 - May 15, 2017
Mechanicsville, VA - Margaret "Margie" Merkel Werner of Mechanicsville, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2017 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. "Margie" was born in North Bergen, New Jersey on August 3, 1920 to August Charles and Dundee Margaret Boisson Merkel. She had worked for the Federal Reserve during World War II, a homemaker for many years and then Lawyers Title until...
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James Bartley Martin
August 18, 1946 - May 9, 2017
James Bartley "JB" Martin, Sr., of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home. "JB" was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 1946 to James Edward and Mildred Ogburn Johnson Martin. "JB" served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Independence from 1967-1973, in the Mediterranean. Later he would become a Virginia Game Warden and Deputy Sherriff for Hanover County. ...
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Leslie Martin LaPlace
May 15, 1920 - April 29, 2017
LA PLACE, Leslie "Les" Martin Jr., of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away, Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Les was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 15, 1920, to Leslie Martin and Mary Elizabeth Snider La Place. He was a 1938 graduate of John Marshall High School. Les answered the call to serve his country during World War II as a Technical Sergeant,...
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Anthony Richard Rinaldi
July 29, 1948 - April 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Bruce Sidney Johnson
September 2, 1959 - April 17, 2017
Bruce Sidney Johnson, 57, passed away on April 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debby Johnson; daughter, Nikki; sons, Brad and Maddox; brother, Tad; father-in-law, Frank Zera; brother-in-law, Steve Zera and his wife Janice; nephew, Nick and niece, Caroline. He was a devoted husband and father who loved coaching his sons' basketball and baseball teams. He was an avid sports fan...
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David Dalton Brent
January 14, 1992 - April 17, 2017
David Dalton Brent, 25, passed away on April 17th after a year, long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving parents, Elwood Roger Brent, Jr. and Frances Simms Brent. One sister, Joy Brent Poteat (Scott), niece, Addison, brothers, Conner Brent (Sarah) and Andrew Brent, and the love of his life fiancé, Elizabeth Baughan. David was a 2010 graduate of Hanover High School and employed...
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Vivian A. Gresch
April 10, 1929 - April 15, 2017
GRESCH, Vivian A., 88, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord and her husband, Jim Gresch, the love of her life, for eternity on April 15, 2017, the same day Jim passed away six years ago. They met in high school in Milwaukee, Wis. and were blessed with three sons. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey, his wife, Evelyn and their two children, Jeffrey Jr. and Robert; her son, Tom and his...
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Elsie Meredith White McGhee
September 18, 1924 - April 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Virginia Scott Faulkner
May 29, 1939 - March 30, 2017
FAULKNER, Virginia Scott, 77, of Mechanicsville, Va., has bid farewell to her family and friends here on earth. On Thursday, March 30, 2017, she departed this life. She is at peace now, reunited with her beloved husband of 20 years, W. George Lester. Ms. Faulkner was preceded in death by her parents, W. Ramsey and Nellie H. Faulkner; and her first husband, Martin M. Goriczynski. Ms. Faulkner...
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Robert Lee Dodd,
October 13, 1930 - March 20, 2017
DODD, Robert "Robby" Lee, 86, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, in Mechanicsville, Va. Robby was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Ruby Dodd. He is survived by Jane, his wife of 64 years; two sons, Joe (Brenda) Dodd, and Charles (Leeann) Dodd; one daughter, Robin (Danny) Luther; a foster son, Steve (Janice) Caldwell; grandchildren, Donnie (Amy) Shiflett, Felicia (Brett) Boland, Lisa (Joe)...
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Heloise M. MERRITT
March 6, 1918 - March 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Annie Louise King
March 24, 1925 - March 17, 2017
Louise "Weezie" Glasco King, passed away peacefully joining her husband, Irv, on March 17, 2017, just shy of her 92nd birthday. "Weezie" leaves to cherish her memory her 2 daughters, Patrice Pillow (Alan) and Sharon Kelly (Bill), and her beloved grandson, Calan Pillow. She is also survived by her brother Alvin Glasco (Francis) and several nieces and nephews. She was born March 24, 1925 to...
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Camille H. Moore
April 2, 1923 - March 15, 2017
Highland Springs, Va - Camille Hartless Moore, age 93, left us peacefully March 15, 2017 to join her adoring husband Frank B. Moore who has been waiting patiently these past 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Percy and Helen Franck Hartless and 3 sisters, Harriett, Diane and Nanci. Camille is survived by her daughters, Pamela Hutton (Bill) and Becki Moore (Meade); 2...
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Jane Mitchell Hobson
September 26, 1929 - March 14, 2017
Jane Mitchell Hobson, age 87, passed away March 14, 2017 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin L. Hobson IV; parents, Thomas B. and Mary Berthal Hall Mitchell and 1 brother, James Wallace Mitchell. Jane had worked at Thalhimers as a Credit Analyst. She is survived by her daughters, Martha H. Smith (Kenneth), Mary H. Bowles (Paul) and Elizabeth H. Lowmaster (David); 3...
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Ernest Mason Morrison
October 29, 1929 - March 13, 2017
Ernest "Mason" Morrison, born October 29, 1929, went to be with the Lord, after a brief illness on March 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Linwood and Lottie White Morrison, his wife Joyce Beadles Morrison, son-in-law Robby Dymacek and stepson, Jeff Edwards. He is survived by his daughters, Gail Tevnan (Paul), Carol Dymacek-Waldrop (Campbell), Melanie Gary, and June...
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Harry Willard Gardner
August 29, 1943 - March 7, 2017
Ruther Glen, Va - Harry Willard Gardner, age 73, died Friday, March 3, 2017. Harry graduated from SUNY-Albany and continued studying at Penn State. He had been a professor at Randolph Macon College and then a Data Base Administrator for A.H. Robins, as well as other Central Virginia companies. Harry actively volunteered within the community; Virginia Youth Soccer Association State Cup, Boy...
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Harry Willard Gardner
August 29, 1943 - March 7, 2017
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Ruby Lee Phillips Hazelgrove
November 8, 1926 - March 6, 2017
Ruby Phillips Hazelgrove, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Benjamin A. Hazelgrove and her son, Benjamin A. Hazelgrove, Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Carolyn Gilliam and Sallie Hairfield; 4 grandchildren, Matthew Hazelgrove, Lisa Woods, Catherine Reese and Kenneth (Ricky) Morris, Jr.; also 5 great-grandchildren, her...
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Richard Anthony Couto
December 31, 1941 - February 25, 2017
Richard (Dick) Anthony Couto was born into an extended Portuguese-American, Roman Catholic family in the textile town of Lawrence, Massachusetts on December 31, 1941. All his grandparents had migrated from the Azores, Portugal. His Portuguese heritage and his hometown of Lawrence, an ethnically diverse, rough-around-the-edges neighborhood was central to his life growing up and deeply influenced...
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Aileen Katharine Mulligan
April 11, 1925 - February 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Ernest P. Zsizsik
October 22, 1926 - February 24, 2017
Ernest Peter Zsizsik, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017. Ernest served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a disabled veteran. Ernest was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved bowling and baseball and worked over thirty years for Capital Printing Co., retiring as a supervisor. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Austin (William); 4...
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Howard Bracey Terrell
December 31, 1923 - February 24, 2017
Howard Bracey Terrell, age 93, died Friday, February 24, 2017 in Hanover. Howard was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had been a bookkeeper for Spotless Stores. Howard was a long time member and Deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Richmond. He is survived by 5 children, Betty Terrell Myers (Jimmy), Barbara Terrell Joyner (Donald), Richard Allen Terrell (Denise),...
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Eugene Curtis Seal
November 25, 1959 - February 22, 2017
Mechanicsville, Va - Eugene "Gene" C. Seal, age 57, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at home. He is survived by 3 brothers, Kenneth R. Seal Jr., Raymond Seal, and Joseph Brian Seal (Diane); one sister, Joyce Pace; nieces and nephews. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth R. Seal Sr. and Dorothy Loving Seal. Visitation for Eugene Curtis Seal will be 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday,...
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Arnie L. Taylor
July 22, 1933 - February 20, 2017
Ashland, Va - Arnie Lee Taylor, age 83, passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord Monday, February 20, 2017. Arnie served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a Security Supervisor for the Federal Reserve, retiring after 35 years service. He is survived by his wife, Carol Taylor; 4 daughters, Sharon Lee Taylor, Vickie Harris, Rebekah Taylor Morgan (Al) and Denise Cage (Andrew); six...
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Keith Armistead Jones
March 17, 1959 - February 15, 2017
Keith A. Jones of Hanover County, Virginia, age 57, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and nephew passed away suddenly on February 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents David Earl Jones Sr. and Dorothy Armistead Jones. Keith was a previous employee of Richmond Refrigeration Service, Inc. Keith had a great love for muscle cars and collectibles which brought him...
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Elvin Leith Talley
April 28, 1930 - February 15, 2017
Elvin Leith Talley, age 86, went to join the heavenly choir with his mandolin and guitar on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Talley; 3 sons, Elvin L. Talley Jr. (Ginger), Randal L. Talley (Robbie), Jeffrey L. Talley (Andrea) and daughter, Karen T. Pittman; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Anne T. Johnson and a host...
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Geneva McPhillips Pedersen
April 28, 1931 - February 11, 2017
Geneva (Jenny) McPhillips Pedersen, 85, passed away February 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, E. Watkins McPhillips and her husband of 16 years, Kenneth M. Pedersen. She is survived by three children, Michael W. McPhillips (Joyce), Kimberly M. Jacobs (Kevin), and Patrick D. McPhillips (Debbie) and one step-son, Stephen Pedersen, Sr.: grandchildren Kevin Jr. and...
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Vernon Andrew Marshall
April 17, 1934 - February 10, 2017
MARSHALL, Vernon Andrew, 82, of Mechanicsville, died February 10, 2017, widower of Cora Nell Marshall. He is survived by his four children, Bill Marshall (Cindi), Wanda Griggs (Jady), Sharon Moore (Dennis) and Debbie Eheart (Jay); seven grandchildren, Tasha, Bryan, Wesley, Matthew, Taylor, Kristie and Nicole; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Henry Marshall (Mildred) and Clarence...
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Zola Hickok Smith
January 28, 1926 - February 10, 2017
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Alice Elizabeth Mason
May 19, 1927 - February 6, 2017
MASON, Mrs. Alice Childress Christopher, 89, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord February 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward Ray Mason; and daughter, Judy Ann Crews. She is survived by her granddaughter, Brandi Crews Butalewicz (Eddie); nieces, JoAnn Christopher Lane-Atkins (Rick), Donna Munson (Bobby); nephews, Phillip Christopher (Ann), R. Barry...
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Cora Nell Marshall
December 4, 1934 - February 5, 2017
Cora Nell Marshall, 82, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, February 5, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Vernon A. Marshall; four children, Bill Marshall (Cindi), Wanda Griggs (Jady), Sharon Moore (Dennis) and Debbie Eheart (Jay); seven grandchildren, Tasha, Bryan, Wesley, Matthew, Taylor, Kristie and Nicole; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lawrence Catlett. The family...
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Sarah Durham Hampton
November 16, 1950 - January 28, 2017
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Mary S. Johnson
July 26, 1932 - January 23, 2017
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Rita Stultz Young
November 29, 1940 - January 20, 2017
YOUNG, Rita Stultz, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20, 2017. Rita was born in Roanoke, Va. on November 29, 1940, to her parents, Alfred Edgar Stultz and Gladys Robertson Stultz. Rita leaves behind a loving devoted husband, William F. Young Sr.; and their three children, William F. Young II, Anthony L. Young, Teresa E. Young; nine grandchildren; and loving sister,...
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Frank Stuart Browning
December 25, 1937 - January 19, 2017
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Joan Brooks Young
December 20, 1924 - January 9, 2017
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Elaine C. Grammer
June 15, 1935 - January 2, 2017
Elaine C. Grammer, widow of George E. Grammer, Jr., was called home to her eternal rest on January 2, 2017 at the age of 81. She is survived by four children, Mike Grammer, Terry Peace, Tracye Wood, Scott Grammer; grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Kirsten, Jordan and Garrett; daughter-in-law, Susan; and sons-in-law, David and Wes.Elaine and George spent many pleasant years in the Air Force before...
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Theresia Adlgasser Mazurek
April 1, 1930 - January 1, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Cynthia Anne Farrar
January 3, 1942 - December 27, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel, Mechanicsville, VA.
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Beverly E. Laino Oberbroeckling
September 28, 1938 - December 14, 2016
Beverly Laino Oberbroeckling, 78, a long-time resident of the Richmond area, died Wednesday the 14th of December. Born in 1938 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she married her husband "OB" in 1956 and together they traveled the world during his service in the Army while having four children. In 1976 they joined civilian life in Virginia where they settled to continue raising their family.Beverly is...
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Nellie McCallum Gregory
July 29, 1933 - December 5, 2016
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Margaret W. Bumpass
December 10, 1927 - November 25, 2016
Margaret W. Bumpass, age 88 died, Friday, November 25, 2016 at Bon Secours Community Hospice House. She was born December 10, 1927 to Robert E. and Lillie Diamond Wiggins. Margaret was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints. She had worked for C & P, Bell Atlantic and Verizon, retiring after 30 years of faithful service.Margaret enjoyed and loved taking care of her...
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Jean R. Foxwell
February 15, 1929 - November 23, 2016
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Jean R. Foxwell
February 15, 1929 - November 23, 2016
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Roberta D. Feldman
January 30, 1931 - November 22, 2016
MECHANICSVILLE, VA - Roberta Davenport Feldman, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at her home. She was born January 30, 1931 in Deep Run, Lenoir County, North Carolina, to Louis Henry and Lena Fordham Davenport, who named her Rachel Roberta Davenport.Roberta graduated from George Washington High School in Alexandria, Virginia in June of 1948 and received her B.A. at Meredith College...
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Henry Harwood Dunston,
October 12, 1921 - November 19, 2016
DUNSTON, Henry Harwood, Jr., 95, passed away November 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years (December 20), Dorothy (Dot) Christian; sons, Bob and his wife, Norma, Jim, David and his wife, Mary; grandchildren, Beth, Emily Adkins and Daniel; one step-granddaughter, Angie Ford and one step-great-grandchild, Sierra Partenope. He was born in Lorraine, Va. and graduated from John...
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