Obituaries

Lawrence Raymond Askew, of Bumpass, VA, passed away on August 12, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Robin; daughters, Angela (Steve), Amanda and Annie (Kyle); grandsons, Steven (Jessica), Hunter, Christian and Seth; granddaughters, Kaitlyn (Austin), Melody, Ellison and Faith; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Halston; sister, Ella; brother, Bane; and stepsister, Alice Ford. He was preceded in death by...

Laverne "Rae" Powers , 86, of Goochland, VA, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at the home of her nephew, Kevin, and his wife, Vicki Scruggs. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her last days. Known lovingly as Rae Rae to her family, she watched and helped raise many of the Scruggs and Powers children....

TUCKER, William "Billy" T., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Woods, Richmond, VA. Billy was born on February 6 , 1930 in Goochland, VA. H e was the son of the late W. Joel a nd Anice Tucker . He was married to the late Gloria G. Tucker. He is survived by four sons,...

Eula Duncan, 76, of Goochland, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

She was a very hard and dedicated worker (giving many years to Taylor’s Exxon). She provided smiles and laughter for all who walked through the door. She loved to stay busy and was a nurturer, often caring for her family. Her love...

Joan Lee Leadbetter, 83, of Salmon, ID, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cora Leadbetter. She is survived by her brother, James Leadbetter, Jr. (Jan); sisters, Betty Leadbetter and Jane Bailey; two nieces and two nephews. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Norman...

LTC Ernest Arthur "Art" Bachman, Jr., of Gum Spring, VA, passed away on May 22, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1948 in Nashville, TN and was raised in Chattanooga and Athens, TN and Marietta, GA. LTC Bachman resided in Goochland County, VA since 1977. Art attended Emory University, the University of Colorado, the University of Georgia receiving a...

Patricia "Patsy" Payne Woodson, 75, of Fluvanna, VA, departed this earth to seek the comforting arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Crawford; father, Owen Manley; brother, Michael Manley; and husband, Dewey Payne. She is survived by her husband, Allen Woodson; son, Daniel Payne (Terry); stepdaughter, Pattie Woodson; sisters, Cindy Seay...

Joyce Ann Dabney, born January 21, 1943, passed away on July 10, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Allen; father, Joseph Allen; sisters, Edna West, Bernice Berkley, Thelma Allen and Doris Markovich; brothers, Joseph Allen and Fred Allen; husband, William S. Dabney, Sr.; and son, William S Dabney, Jr. She is survived by her daughter in...

James Edward “Jim” Brooking, Jr., 61, of Goochland, Virginia passed away July 17, 2022. Jim was born to James Edward Brooking, Sr. and Ruby Bragg McMillen (Trescak), and was a graduate of Huguenot Academy. He married his high school sweetheart, Denice Wood Brooking. He was preceded in death by Denice and his father. Jim is survived by his mother, Ruby...

Carolyn A. Deane, 61, of Palmyra, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on March 6, 1961 to the late Andrew and Shirley Thacker. Mrs. Deane was employed for 38 years with the University of Virginia Medical Center in the operating room and central sterile supply. She...

Earl Gordon Best, of Maidens, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia B. Nidermaier (Frank); three granddaughters, Kari Lynn Williams (Clay), Katy Best and Chelsea Best; and two great grandchildren, Madilynn Grace Williams and Tristan Daniel Mele. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 pm on August 5, 2022 at...

Charles Leland Shumake , Sr. , of Bumpass, VA, w ent to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 93 . He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Charles was preceded in death by his wife and soul-mate, Dorothy Perry Shumake; his sweet daughter, Anita Shumake Graves; his parents,...

Geraldine "Jerrie" Kalani Smethurst, 77, entered the gates of Heaven on July 12, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1945 to James and Laverne Cope in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jerrie graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1963. She married Richard Smethurst on January 8, 1965 and they had three daughters, Debbie, Susie and Beckie. Jerrie worked as a talented beautician...

Diane Helen Hoefner Alessi, known for her steadfast dedication and unwavering love for family, departed us on Friday, July 8th, 2022, at her Elliston home that she shared with her daughter Denise, grandson Vincent, and many beloved pets. She was surrounded by her children and the love they have for her. Diane was born in Queens, New York on August...

Theodore (Ted) A Smith, age 68, passed away on June 24, 2022. Ted was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, but lived most of his life in Richmond, VA.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita T. Smith. Ted is survived by his sister, Cheryl, daughter, Heather, son, Ted Jr., grandchildren; Kristina, Nicholas, Christine, Brandon, Noah, and Zoie, great grandchildren; Taemin, Juanita (Nita), Junior,...

Clayton, Mary Louise Flynn, 76, of Goochland County, VA, went home to be with our Lord on July 3, 2022. Mary was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 14, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell P. B. Flynn and Verna Suydam Flynn. She was married to John T. Clayton for 37 years. She was a loving mother...

Carolyn Diane Lindsay Deane of Gordonsville, VA went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2022 in her home. She was born December 27th, 1959 at UVA hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She is predeceased by her parents, Wilbur Paul Lindsay Sr., and Janice Gibson Lindsay Stephens, mother and father-in-law, Henry Hezekiah Deane and Alma Barbee...

Alexandria Milton Condrey Sr, 84, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1937. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bobbie Jo Condrey; his daughter, Deborah Condrey Waters; his son, Alex Condrey Jr, (April); his grandchildren, Anthony Condrey (Virginia), Renee Roberts (Tripp), Ashleigh Hughes (Bobby), Alexa Stegner (Chris), Daniel Waters...

Clarence Donald Gleason, 78, of Columbia, Virginia, passed away June 18th, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Earl and Carry Gleason. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Gleason, sons; Bob (Linda), Dan (Sharon), Christopher (Joannie), Cliff (Heather), fifteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Clarence had a lifelong career with Ford, working for 35 years at...

Hewitt, Annie Jewel Boswell "Nanny", 86, passed away peacefully June 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis E. Hewitt, Sr.; grandson, Charles Edward Hewitt and parents, Charlie and Lela Boswell. She is survived by her sons, Lewis (Sandy), Wayne (Tammy) and John (Debbie); daughter, Melissa Eubank (Eugene); nine grandchildren, Frances, Melanie, April, Julie, Nikki, Shawn, Chris,...