Obituaries

John H enry May, 99, of Carysbrook, Virginia entered eternal life March 16, 2021. He survived his wife of 68 years Mary Elizabeth Melton May by less than three months. The son of James Franklin May, Sr. and Sarah Jennie Garner May, he also survived five brothers and sisters : Mary Frances Blodgett, Sarah Josephine Marshall, James Franklin...

David Edward Windingland, 56, of Ferncliff, VA, passed peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021.  David was born on July 16, 1964 to his parents, Lynn and Nancy Windingland. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Lynn and Judy Windingland; mother, Nancy Windingland; former spouse, Debi Windingland; and sons, Drake Windingland and Derek Windingland.  A private service will be held...

Gracie Bell Haden, 81, of Goochland, VA went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2021.  Gracie was born on March 10, 1940 to her late parents, William and Lottie Thurston.  She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Smith (Bo); her son, James H. Haden, III (Jess); her grandchildren, John Franklin Smith, III (Jennifer), Lacy Buchanan (Michael), Brittany LeAnn...

Helen Goodman Dunn, 99, of Goochland, VA passed away on March 6, 2021. Helen was born on August 14, 1921 to the late James Willis Goodman and Ida Bowles Goodman of Manakin-Sabot, VA. Helen was a lifetime resident of Goochland County where she was the Registrar for over 30 years.  She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards with friends, and spending...

Margaret Hughes Payne, 88, of Sandy Hook, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Margaret was born on September 19, 1932 to her late parents, Aubrey and Lacy Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles U. Payne. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Wanda Perkins (Roger); son, Howard U. Payne (Terry)...

Myrtle Helen Thurston, 94, of Goochland, VA, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Myrtle was born on February 6, 1927 to her late parents, Hannard and Pearl Thurston. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Thomas Thurston, Sr., and daughter, Helen Thurston. Myrtle is survived by her son, Floyd Thomas Thurston, Jr. (Sue); her daughters, Irene...

On February 10, 2021, Carl Tippenreiter, 92, quietly passed away in his home in Lake Monticello, Virginia.

Carl was born on February 26, 1928 in Nutley, New Jersey to Johannes and Elizabeth Tippenreiter.  In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his brother, Helmut, and his sisters, Leisel and Margaret.  Carl was...

Larry Lee Pfeilsticker, 81, of Culpeper, VA, passed peacefully on February 7, 2021.  Larry was born on March 31, 1939 to his late parents, George and Hazel Pfeilsticker.  Larry is survived by his two sons, Kevin Pfeilsticker (Catherine) of Culpeper, VA and Thomas Pfeilsticker of Waynesboro, VA; and one brother, William Pfeil. of Frederick, MD.  There will not be a...

Shirley Ann Austin, 74, of Palmyra, Virginia, formerly of Chantilly, Virginia, was ushered peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Tuesday morning , February 16, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Shirley was born to the late James and Nina Carpenter on October 17, 1946. She grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, where she helped...

Shelton “Lamar” Brunson, 82, of Louisa, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He is survived by three children, Gene Brunson (Laurie), Angela Brunson-Bartlett (Brian), and Amanda Tiba (Hakam); five grandchildren; six sisters, Jeanette Brunson, Katherine Brunson, Lucretia Horton, Betty Willemoes, Dean Daniel, and Lucille Johnson; two step-sons, David Reese and John Reese; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Ray Lee Proffitt, Sr., 71, of Columbia, VA, went to be with the Heavenly Father on February 8, 2021. Ray was born on November 24, 1949 to his late parents, Linwood Ray Proffitt and Louise Marie Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Virginia Proffitt; 3 sons, Ray Proffitt, Jr. (Shannalyn), Roger Proffitt (Tanya) and Michael...

Erica Analise Rodarte passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, February 6, 2021 with family by her side. She was born on June 19, 1980 in Phoenix, AZ and later moved to Richmond, VA in 2001.  Erica is survived by her children, Nathaniel, Justus, Canyon, Analea and Jade; her fiancé, Eli Mason; her siblings, Johnathan Rodarte, Misty Rodarte, Augustus...

Martha Alice Smith Kay, 77, passed away in her Goochland, VA home on February 12, 2021, surrounded by loving family. Wife of the late Buckingham Schools Superintendent, Mercer Weldon Kay, and daughter of Charles Newell Smith and Sallie Sutton Smith of Buckingham, VA, she is survived by daughters, Ellen Hess (and husband, Fluvanna County Sheriff, Eric Hess) and Amy Millican...

Betty Holland, 86, faithful believer and servant, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2021. Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Griffin was born at Oak Grove, Fork Union, VA on July 19, 1934 to the late Thomas Henry and Della Bell Griffin. The family moved to Richmond, VA in 1940. There they ran a boarding house and Morton’s...

Surrounded by family at home, John Walter Holland, 88, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2021. John was born on October 5, 1932 in Mooresville, NC to the late Sara and John Wheeler Holland. His childhood was spent at Sunnyside Plantation, Wilmington, VA, Columbia Elementary School and Lyles Baptist Church, but he grew up farming...

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Ruby Lee Tanner, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord at the age of 88. Ruby was preceded in death by her father, John Hampton Loving; her mother, Ethel Cutright Loving Holiday; her son, Steven Tanner; her sister, Mildred Wyatt; and her husband of 62 years, Floyd Ray Tanner. Ruby is...

Carole Lee Frith, 67, of Gum Spring, VA, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Carole was born on February 22, 1953 to her late parents, Atlee and Alease Amos.  She is survived by her husband, Lewis Frith; son, Tony Raymond; and brother, David Amos (Dorothy).  There will not be a visitation due to COVID-19 and a memorial service will...

Russell Thomas Anderson, 92, of Kents Store, VA, passed peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021.  Russell was born on November 1, 1928 to his late parents, Otis and Annie Anderson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Gene Anderson. Russell is survived by his son, Thomas Anderson (Donna) of Kents Store, VA; granddaughter, Laura Rambler (Chris Allen, fiancé);...

David Campbell Buchanan, 86, of Goochland, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 14, 2021.  David was born on April 6, 1934 in North Carolina to his late parents, G.S. and Nita Buchanan. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Dee Buchanan; son, David Buchanan (Jenny); daughters, Donna Wolfe (Chris) and Dr. Patricia Lancaster...

Nicholas "Nick" John Paul of Palmyra, VA departed this life on December 30, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1966 in Alexandria, VA to Richard Bruce Paul and Ann Shirley Rowe Paul. His family moved to Florida when he was a child, and that is where he grew up. He played soccer in both high school and college. Nick...