Obituaries

Maria Summers, 35, left this world a better place.  Her devoted faith guided her compassion with integrity and grace which made her a true angel on earth.  While she suffered many physical obstacles and the alienation from many for being “different”, the only true difference was her unlimited capacity to love and treat others with a personal touch that made...

Kenneth “Wayne” Proffitt, 81, of Goochland County, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. To those close to Kenneth, he was affectionately known as Wayne. Wayne was born on December 15, 1941, to Harry and Frances Proffitt. Wayne was a devoted partner to the love of his life Margaret Proffitt. He is preceded in death by Margaret and both...

Calvin C. Harlow, 89, of Palmyra, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2023. Calvin was born on September 19 th , 1933, in Fluvanna County to Chester S. and Nettie Brooks Harlow. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters. Calvin was a long-time mason and worked for several companies for...

Nancy Tesora Payne Hodges, 91 went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2022. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Winston Hodges, her son J.B. Hodges, six brothers and one sister. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lee Morrison (Riley), her daughter-in-law Charlene M. Hodges, two grandsons: James Lloyd Hodges...

Dolores Ann Ade Sheriff also known as Angel by those closest to her, was born in Kents Store, Virginia on September 24th, 1962, to Mattie Shelton Kenan. God called Angel home on November 23rd of 2022 at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Visitation will be held Thursday December 22, 2022, from 11-12 and Funeral Service to immediately follow. Both visitation...

Nellie Virginia Richardson, of Kents Store passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022, at the age of 95. Nellie was born to Wiliam and Eula Morgan on September 23, 1927. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Linwood Earl Richardson, Sr., and her daughter Sharon Perkins. Nellie is survived by her four children: Charlotte R. Kidd, Linwood...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward "Ronnie" Wade, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Edward, or Ronnie as he was known to many, passed away on December 7th, 2022, at the age of 74. Ronnie loved being out and about meeting new people, he never met a stranger. He was a kind and loving...

Christy Nelso n, 52, of Palmyra, V A, passed away peacefully in her home on December 13, 2022. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Christy attended Parkview Baptist and Tara High Schools. She studied Accounting and Finance as well as Business Management at Louisiana State University (LSU). Christy enjoyed playing board games, going to the beach with friends, and spending time...

Patricia “Patty” Lively of Palmyra, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2022.

Patty was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, and an advocate for what was right and true. Patty was preceded in death by her father Leonard Perks, mother Anne...

Denton R. Wils on, (73), of Troy, Virginia, went to be with his heavenly Father on December 5, 2022. Denton, better known as Denny, was born to Pearl Erwin and Raydene Wilson on February 12, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his children Michael, Justus, Joshua, Stephen, and Sarah, his sister Edra Mallory, along with his grandchildren...

Mamie Powers Joyner, 80, passed away at her home in Goochland on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Berkely Powers and Bertha Dillard Powers of Manakin. She is survived by her sister Myrtle Malcolm, her five sons: Ronald Dunlavey, Donald Dunlavey (Debbie), Floyd Hawk, Jr, Melvin Hawk (Cindy) and Victor Hawk (Jessica), her grandchildren:...

John (Johnny) Howard Deane, 69, of Gordonsville, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He is now reunited with his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Diane Lindsay Deane who passed away earlier this year. Johnny was born on August 14, 1953, to Henry Hezekiah Deane and Alma Barbee Deane in Front Royal, VA. In addition...

Willie Marshall Hopkins, affectionately known as Marshall, went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2022. Marshall was born May 10, 1937, in Louisa County, Virginia to Harry A. Hopkins and Grace P. Hopkins. Marshall is proceeded in death by his parents, his sister Joyce Brown, and his nephew Barry Brown. He is survived by his wife Shirley,...

Robert P. St. John, Jr. “Robby,” 51 of Goochland, passed away November 13, 2022. Robert was born January 23, 1971, in Charlottesville, Virginia to Valerie Jean St. John (Suptic) and Robert St. John, Sr.  He was proceeded in death by his mother and his wife Deanna Ann St. John. He is survived by one daughter Kylie V. St. John and...

William Walter Nicholas, Jr., 99, of Maidens, V A , passed away on November 3, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1923 in Hopewell, V A . He always loved going to the family farm growing up during the depression , because he could eat as much as he wanted. He...

Sammie Morris, 65, of Troy, VA, passed away on October 15, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1956 to Albert and Mary Morris. Sammie is preceded in death by his father, Albert Morris, and brother, Roger Morris. He is survived by his mother, Mary Morris; son, Sammie Morris, Jr.; daughters, Crystal DeOrtiz Hector and Tina Morris (JJ Gibson); brothers,...

Marie Hicks Hogue, 94 of Goochland, Va. Passed away on October 28, 2022. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Edward Hogue Jr, her mother Theadore Heffner Hicks, and her father Waverly Hicks. She is survived by her three children E.W. Hogue (Faye), Ted Hogue, Tana-Marie Hardaway (David) and her three grandchildren Jesse, Jamie, and Laura.  A graveside service...

Jo Anne Wood Jacobs of Orlando, FL passed away in the early morning of October 24, 2022 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 15, 1936 to the late Nancy and Samuel Wood of Rock Castle - Goochland, VA. Jo Anne was also preceded in death by her older brother, Dowell T. Wood, and younger brother,...

Jeffery Dwight Minor, 67, of Newport News, VA, passed away on October 2, 2022. He was born on November 13, 1954 to the late Marshall and Evelyn Minor in Newport News, VA. He graduated from Louisa County High School and attended trade school where he gained knowledge for several trades including welding, carpentry and heavy equipment operations. Jeffery then traveled to...

Lafoon, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Sr., 79, of Goochland, VA, passed away on October 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Herschel Reinheart Lafoon; mother, Bessie Viola Stanton Lafoon; and stepdaughter, Cynthia Martin Branch. He is survived by his sons, Franklin “Lanky” Lafoon, Jr. (Tanya) of Maidens, VA and Christopher “Chris” Lafoon (Denise) of Hadensville, VA; grandchildren, Tyler,...