Obituaries

Robert Allan Winfrey entered this world August 24, 1943, and bid farewell March 13, 2023 . He was preceded in death by his brother, M.B.Winfrey Jr. and his parents, Matt and Jeannette Winfrey. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Keller; his niece, Karen Ellis and her son, Alex Tracoma; his niece, Krista Bayer (George) and their daughter, Eva. He...

Minnie Anna Riccitelli, 96, of Goochland County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023. Minnie was born on August 1, 1926, to Julian and Mattie Smith. She is survived by her two sons; Bill Fatt, Bobby Fat, her four daughters; Suzanne Ray (Curtis), Anita Barnes (Jimmy), Minnie Shifflett (Ray), Winnie Chenault, her sister Mary Pugh, her brother in-law Jimmy,...

Grandstaff , Moses Samuel, 84, of Goochland, Va, passed peacefully on February 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann H. Grandstaff . He is survived by his son, Thomas Peplinski; two grandchildren, Travis and Taylor Peplinski; two sisters, Adell Hicks and Thelma Atkinson, and a host of nieces, nephews and church family.  Sam spent his career...

Rosa Poore Roberts, 92, of Goochland, Virginia went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2023.  Rosa was born the daughter of Frank & Myrtle (Granny) Poore on May 28, 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde M. Roberts, Sr. & her brothers, Albert & Alfred Poore. She is survived by her sister Gene Williams, her...

Eleanor Herweyer, age 84, died on February 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her second husband, Elliott Herweyer, and her daughter from her first marriage, Saundra Muncy, of San Rafael, California. Elliott appreciates that Eleanor was cared for with love and compassion throughout her illness since 2018 by her stepchildren and step grandchildren. The family wishes...

Elnor Pauline Bishop Buck, 94, of Charlottesville, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. She is in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home and service information and obituary to follow.

Evelyn Elizabeth Brooking, 66, of Goochland, Virginia went to be with the lord on February 12, 2023.

Evelyn was born on May 24, 1956, to Boothe B. and Doris Brooking. She is survived by her mother, her sister Betty B. Nicholas (Glen); her nieces Danielle Hughes (Eric) of Sandy Hook, Virginia, and Kristine...

John Christian Rauh , 73, of Goochland, Virginia passed away peacefully on February 1 st , 2023. John was originally from Salamanca, New York. He was one of ten children born to James and Pirettae Rauh. He is survived by his loving wife Janice Rauh of 40 plus years, his daughter Melissa Acosta (Mike), stepdaughter Sharon Thomas; his...

Alline Smith Holloway, 89, of Richmond Virginia, passed away on February 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Reverend Jerry L. Holloway, and son Stephen Y. Holloway. She is survived by her devoted daughter Janet Holloway and devoted son David Holloway (Teresa), her grandchildren Stephen L. (Kara), Billy, Brandon, a host of great-grandchildren, a special Niece...

Cecil Louis Cobb departed this world on January 31, 2023, at the age of 68, unexpectedly and tragically young, but in the way he always said he would want to go: fast. Born on December 22, 1954, Cecil was a beloved native son of Fluvanna County, born and raised here by his mother, Jane Elizabeth Davis Cobb and adoptive father,...

Larry Wayne Roberts

March 2, 1959 – February 2, 2023

Larry Wayne Roberts was born on March 2, 1959, to Barbara and DL Roberts and was raised in Brunswick County, Virginia. In his early years, Larry, known to many as “Red,” was a standout athlete and growing...

John Erny Perkins, Jr. (Sonny), 83 of Troy Virginia passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by both of his parent John E. Perkins, Sr.  and Dorothy Hasher Perkins, and his loving wife of 55 years, Joyce Lee Perkins. Sonny is survived by their son, Steven Rosser Perkins (Steve), his sister Jean Perkins Coleman (Carl)...

Brian Keith Allen, 41, of Goochland, Virginia After a long battle with cancer, Brian left this world peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 26, 2023. Brian is survived by his father Wayne Allen, his mother Margaret Allen and his brother Jimmy Allen. Brian had a master's degree in Cybersecurity. He loved music, cars, his family, and his many,...

Carlton Q. “Kip” Gordon, Jr., 72, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Warrenton, Virginia. Survivors include his brother, Scott Gordon of Fredericksburg, VA; one niece; one nephew; and a host of cousins. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Norman Funeral Home, 2982 West River Rd., Goochland, Virginia. In lieu...

Everette Smith, 83 of Goochland, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Everette was born on May 12, 1939, in Nelson County to Percy and Edna Mae Dolan. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his sister Pearl Lacey (Ed) and his daughter Janice Scruggs. He is survived...

Patricia H. May, 71, of Palmyra, Va. departed this life Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Patricia was born on March 18, 1951, in Connecticut to the late Malvern and Burnice Fussell Hubbard. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, MSgt James F May, III, USAF, retired. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her sons Jason...

Sarah Elaine Cox, 75, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, at her home in Palmyra, Virginia. She was born on April 7, 1947, in Kents Store Virginia to the late Willie Joseph Hamm and Effie Melton Hamm. She is preceded in death by her husband Fulton Cox, her sister Ila H. Thacker and brothers, Stanley s. Hamm, Linwood J....

On Monday, January 16, 2023, Douglas M. Kinney, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep.  He was seventy-nine.  Born to Addison and Margaret Kinney, Doug was the second oldest of four children.  While attending University of Illinois, Doug met Susan, whom he loved as his wife, best friend, and soul mate for over forty years. Doug...

Buie, Elizabeth Ann, 81, of Rockville, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Hugh Emile Buie. She was the beloved mother to Victoria Brannan (Steven), Hugh James Buie (Diana) and Daniel Ray Buie (Shanna), her 9 Grandchildren: Courtney (Tristan), Jonathan, Christopher, Jessica (Mazzin), Holley (Christopher), Logan (Chelsey),...

Shirley Harris, 81, of Goochland, VA passed away on Jan. 9, 2023, with family by her side.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore (Buster) and Inez Lowry, her sister Doris Thurston and brothers Walter Lee Thurston and Theodore Lowry Jr.  She is survived by her sister Virginia A. Ward, daughter, Linda Gardener, son Charles Harris Jr and...