Obituaries

Joyce White Elliott

Joyce Ann White Elliott, 82, of Palmyra, VA, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021. She was born on September 14, 1938 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA to her late parents, Wilson Lee White, Jr. and Mary King White. She was raised in Madison Heights, VA and graduated from Madison Heights High School in Amherst County and attended...

Patricia “Patti” Pete Uselmann

Patricia "Patti" Pete Uselmann, 62, passed away on August 1, 2021. She was born on March 12, 1959 to her late parents, Stanley and Faye Pete. Patti married her husband, Dennis Uselmann, on May 20, 1989 in Virginia Beach, VA, who passed away on April 8, 2011. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers, Chuck Pete and...

Joseph “Joe” Hall

Joseph “Joe” Hall, 73, of Palmyra, Virginia (formerly of Cambridge, Maryland), passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, with his children by his side. Joe is survived by his children, Joyce Johnson (Palmyra, VA), Joseph “Jody” Hall (Palmyra, VA), Ronald “Ronnie” Staton (Palmyra, VA), Charlotte Staton (Scottsville, VA) and Jamie Spicer Willey (Cambridge, MD). In addition to his children, Joe leaves behind his son-in-law, Aaron Johnson, who spent many days...

James Alvin Barker

James Alvin Barker , 79, departed this life on August 15, 2021 in Louisa, VA . Alvin was B orn on March 18, 1942 , in Fluvanna C ounty , V A , to the late Claude and Virginia Davis Barker.  He was also preceded in death by a brother , Claude Edward Barker; brother in-laws , Edgar...

Anthony “The Pirate” Cambria

Anthony “The Pirate” Cambria, 83, of Bremo Bluff, VA, went to Heaven to be with his son, Shawn, the morning of August 16, 2021. He had a heart of gold and loved to tell stories, always telling jokes and making people laugh. Anthony was also a famous tattoo legend. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene Cambria;...

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Graham

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Graham, 89, passed away at 1:10pm on August 9, 2021 at the Envoy At The Village Nursing Home in Fork Union, VA. She had been living with Dementia for 13 years.

Gwen was born in Toronto, Canada on January 29, 1932 and moved to England with her mother, Agnes Faraho, in the late1940s....

Mildred Irene Gilliam

Mr s. Mildred Irene Gilliam, age 8 5 , died peacefully at her home in Goochland , VA, on Saturday , August 7 , 20 21 .

Born on May 13 , 193 6 in Wise, VA , later settling in Goochland, VA with her h usband , Clarence Gilliam , w here they raised their 4 daughters....

Mason Thomas Clemons

Mason Thomas Clemons, 18, of Gum Spring, VA, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 2, 2021. He was born on January 10, 2003 to Brian and Vickie Clemons. Mason loved his dog, Bella, all things nature, riding dirt bikes and four wheelers. He had a fondness for birdwatching and stargazing with his Grandpa. He loved God and both...

Sharon P. Nicholas

Sharon P. Nicholas of Goochland, VA, passed away on August 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Patterson. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill”Nicholas, Jr.; two sons, Brian Adams (Amanda) and David Adams (Jessica); five grandchildren, Chase, Hunter, Chelsea, Hayden and Mason; sister, Susan Mason (John);...

Mable Ann Hill

Mable Ann Hill, 77, of Goochland, VA, passed away on July 27, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1944 to her late parents, Herbert and Mable Atkins. Mable is survived by her husband, Marvin Carl Hill. A visitation will be held from 6pm to 7:30pm on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Norman Funeral Chapel in Goochland, VA. A funeral...

Frances “Tee” Morris White

Frances “Tee” Morris White, 78, of Fork Union, VA, passed away on July 22, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank White; two daughters, Leslie Cosner (Dillard) and Jerri Elliott (Gary); one son, Rodney White (Jodie); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, H.T. and Dean Morris; and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Rebecca “Becky” Nelson Elliott

Rebecca “Becky” Nelson Elliott, 85, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021. Becky was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Robert Elliott; beautiful daughter, Pamela Ann; and her parents, Dan and Mary Nelson. Becky is survived by her loving sons, Doug (Terri) and Dwayne (Maygan), both of Goochland, VA; siblings, Danny Nelson (Cindy),...

Linda J. Jenkins

JENKINS, Linda J., 75, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2021 after a 14-year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jackie Bearden. She is survived by her beloved husband, Claud Jenkins, and her daughter, Emily Bryan-Campos. The family thanks their many friends for the phone calls, cards and food. A viewing will...

Gregory Lee “Gregg” Brooks

Gregory "Gregg" Lee Brooks went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021. Gregg came in to this world on October 15, 1984, a blessing to his mother, Carolyn, and father, James. He loved his family, his Lord and his music. Gregg is preceded in death by his father, James Brooks, Jr., and his grandfather, James Brooks, Sr....

Casper Porter

Casper Porter passed peacefully on July 7, 2021 and went to doggy heaven. He was a faithful companion who warmed the hearts of all he met with his big Labrador eyes. Casper was the mascot of Tom’s Auto Service in Goochland, VA, greeting all who visited the shop. He was the best dog who will be missed terribly. Casper is...

Lorraine Estelle Johnson

Lorraine Estelle Johnson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Lee Johnson; daughter, Glenda H. Williams; and grandson, Paul Williams. Lorraine was born on February 28, 1929. She met and married Forrest Lee Johnson and had seven children from this union. Lorraine was a homemaker and very...

Linda Foster Newman

Linda Foster Newman , 66, of Manakin-Sabot , VA, passed away peacefully at her home on June 26, 2021 . She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Newman and her parents, Margaret and Hugh Foster, III. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Newman ; t wo sons, Sean James and Nick Newman (Melody) ; four grandchildren whom...

Kathryn Hinds Roberts

Kathryn Hinds Roberts, 79, passed away on June 16, 2021.  Kathy was born on June 26, 1941 in Lima, OH.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David, daughter and son-in-law Janis and Lyle Robins, and the true love of her life, her grandson Matthew.  She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Julie and Al Hoffman,...

Sally “Lucille” Dillard Beasley

Our dearly beloved Sally “Lucille” Dillard Beasley, 91, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2021.  She was the widow of James Addison Beasley, Sr. They shared 64 years of marriage together. Lucille was born on April 24, 1930 to her late parents, Farmer Dillard and Bessie Dillard. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James...

Harry Wilmer Sims, Jr.

Harry Wilmer Sims, Jr., of Goochland, VA, passed away on June 19, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Myrtle Sims; his wife, Jackie Sims; his son, Jeff Sims (Leslie); and two grandsons, Michael Sims and Tyler Sims (Brandi). Harry worked at Phillip Morris for 32 years and was a lifetime member of Goochland Company 5 Fire Department. A celebration...