Obituaries

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,...

John Misorek, 79, of Palmyra, VA, passed away on October 12, 2022. He was born on January 31, 1943 to the late John and Tessie Misorek. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Martin Misorek. John is survived by his wife, Cathleen Savage; children, Michael Misorek, Christie Savage and Michael Savage; granddaughters, Phaedra Savage and Stevie Savage; brothers,...

John Wayne Johnson Sr. (Johnny), 59, of Cartersville, VA, passed away on October 13, 2022. Johnny is survived by fiancé Nikki Lee Wood, his five children, Jessica Acton (William), Rebekah Johnson, Nikki Johnson (Doug), John Johnson Jr. (Sara), Liam Wilson, four grandchildren, Waylon Acton, Kylie Stinson, Dale Driver, and Harper Smith, and three step children, Cody Wood, Kaycee Wood, and...

Isabel White Mouser, 91, of Scottsville, VA, passed away on October 7, 2022. She had a great love for dogs and was the first licensed veterinarian technician in Virginia. Isabel was also very active in breeding, training and showing horses. She was a dedicated temple worker, with 24 years of service, to the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Ellis Houston Shifflett, III, 67, passed away on August 25, 2022 in Goochland, VA after battling cancer. Dad you will be missed by us all and remain to be loved by your family and friends.

“If the good Lord is willing and the creek don’t rise”

Ellis was a man of many...

Charles Berton “ Bert ” Mulligan, 10 2 , of Kents Store, VA , formerly of Ridgeley, WV, died on Tue sday, September 27, 2022 at Sentara M artha Jefferson Hospital in Charl ottesville, VA. Born August 6, 1920 in Ridgeley, WV, he was the son of the late Thoma s S. Mulligan and Lula E. (Lancaster) Mulligan Bittner. He...

Brady Marshall Price, 31, of Glen Allen , Virginia, was embraced by our Lord and taken to his eternal home on September 15, 2 022 . He was born on May 22, 1991 in Henrico County, Virginia .

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved parents , Ted...

Wilmer Franklin “Frankie” McGuinn of Palmyra, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the McGuinn Farm. He was born to Herbert and Lillie McGuinn on August 23, 1942.

Frankie is survived by his daughters, Angela Blevins (Larry) of Palmyra, VA and Kristin Haislip (Travis) of Scottsville, VA;eight grandchildren that he loved to tease, Ashley, Chelsey, Caleb, Jacob, Brian, Riley, Blake and Caroline; and...

Rev. Fulton Patrick O’Donnell, 69, passed away on September 13, 2022. Known as “Bunch,” “Pops,” “Dad,” “Pop Pop,” and “Deacon Pat,” Pat was a husband to Martha for 48 years and father to his three children Kate, Kelley, and James. He was a graduate of Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania, a Captain in the Marine Corps, a...

Barbara Gail Grandstaff Quinn "Gail", 72, of Goochland, VA, passed away on August 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Henry Quinn, 81, of Goochland, VA, passed away on November 17, 2020. The happily married couple requested a joint memorial be held to commemorate their many happy years together. Gail was born and raised in Goochland County and graduated from Goochland...

Sadler, John Page, 79, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on August 28, 2022 at Hospice of the Piedmont after a long, courageous battle with multiple health problems. Page was born on November 9, 1942 to the late Stephen Sadler and Sarah Yancey Sadler. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stephen J. "Joe" Sadler, Jr. Page is survived...

Judy Marie Starkey, 67, of Scottsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at UVA Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Starkey and Hazel Starkey; and her brother, David Shelton, of Hopewell, VA. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Starkey (Tabitha); granddaughter, Zoey Starkey, whom she adored; three brothers, Jim Starkey (Linda) of Scottsville,...

Geraldine B. Ragland, 82, of Goochland, VA, passed away on August 22, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1940 to the late Isaac and Bessie Best. Geraldine is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Ragland, Sr. and son, Raymond F. Ragland, Jr. She is survived by her son, Carl W. Ragland; 7 grandchildren and 7 great...

Stanley Burton Britt, Jr. was called home Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Mildred Donner Britt; his daughters, Rebecca Harrison (Cliff Harrison) and Elizabeth Thompson (Tom Thompson); grandchildren, Andrew Harrison (Paige Harrison), Leslie Anne Watson (Colton Watson) and Katherine Harrison; and brothers and sisters in Christ. There will be a celebration of...

Gene Dorman, Sr., 82, of Kents Store, VA (formerly of Louisa, VA), passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Rebecca Sacre; father, Elzie John Dorman; brothers, William Purcell, Allen Dorman and Frank Dorman; grandsons, Corey Dorman and Dylan Richardson; and daughter in law, Sandra Jones Dorman. He is survived by his...