Obituaries

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...

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...