Obituaries

James A. Payne, 81, peacefully started a new journey on March 25, 2023. He was born in Palmyra, Virginia on July 28, 1941, to the late Lawrence L. and Virginia M. Payne. A viewing will take place on Friday, April 14 th from 12-6pm at Sheridan Funeral Home, 4626 Cedar Lane Road, Kents Store, Virginia. Funeral services will be held...

Another angel flew away to join the Heavenly hosts, on Friday March 31, 2023. Sandra (Sandi) Whitecotton Briley passed from this life and went to be her Lord & Savior in Heaven after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 27, 1946, Sandi grew up in both Tennessee and Virginia. A portion of her young life...

Paul Walter Hanson, 66, of Kents Store, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023. He is in the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.

Anna Belle Nichols, 95, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away on March 24, 2023. Anna was born on September 23, 1927, to Dewight and Florence Belle Maurer Terry. She was married to Stewart Bennett Nichols, Sr. who predeceased her on April 30, 2003. She graduated from Walton High School in 1946. Mrs. Nichols, along with her husband operated the Nichols farm on...

Brenda Gail Gibson Barrett, amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a true friend to all, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on March 2nd, 1962 to the late James Gibson Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Eudy. She leaves behind her husband of 33 years, Steve H. Barrett,...

Charles O. Grady, better known as “Tator”, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Avis Grady, and his brother Clarence Reuben Grady. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Barbee) Cox, Sherry Grady, and Larry Dean Johnson (Valerie) who he raised as a son; grandchildren, Brandi (Kevin), Lindsay (David) and...

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...