Obituaries

Anne L. Branigan

Anne L. Branigan passed away on December 31, 2020, at the age of 89, as a result of COVID-19.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life husband, Kenneth and her son, Kevin Branigan. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen O’Boyle (Brendan), Maryanne Grimes (Damon), her son John, grandchildren Timothy O’Boyle, Christopher O’Boyle (Megan), Brittany Ramsey...

Larry Jene Eggleston

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Larry Jene Eggleston, 74, of Sandy Hook, VA on January 7, 2021 after a brief illness from COVID-19.

Larry was a great soldier for Our Lord, showing love and compassion to all as he carried on in his daily life. The love he had for his Lord was...

Evelyn Robertson Miller

Evelyn Robertson Miller, 76, passed away on January 2, 2021 at her home in Fork Union, VA. She was born on February 15, 1944 in Burnsville, NC to the late Carl and Belle Robertson. Evelyn is survived by her husband, James Thomas “Tom” Miller; children, James Timothy Miller (Arlene), Maria Ragland (Vince), Michael Miller (Susan) and Ronnie Miller (Sandy); grandchildren, Matthew Miller,...

Amanda Rachel Gordon Payne

On December 28, 2020, Amanda Rachel Gordon Payne left this world to be with our Lord. She was the daughter of Linda Deane Davis of Charlottesville, VA and the late John Wayne Gordon of Chadbourne, NC.  She is survived by her Mother, Linda; three daughters, Greer Nicole Ruddock, Madison Emilie Brown and Dylan Whittier Payne; her sister, Lori Gensic; brother,...

Mary Elizabeth Melton May

Mary Elizabeth Melton May “Mary Beth” of Palmyra, VA, passed away on December 21, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1929 to the late Cornelius J. And Lottie Shepherd Melton. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Ida M. Johnson, George J. Melton and William Peyton Melton. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, John...

Matthew Silveira Cabral

Matthew Silveira Cabral, 13, of Manakin Sabot, VA, passed away on December 18, 2020. He was born on December 16, 2007 in Rochester, NY. Matthew is survived by his parents, Luis Henrique Botelho Cabral and Juliane Silveira Cabral, and one brother Alexander Silveira Cabral.

To our sweet baby boy!

We know these...

Thomas E. Poore

Poore, Thomas E. “Tommy”, 75, of Bremo Bluff, VA, passed away on December 20, 2020 with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Kate Poore; his son, James E. Poore; and his brother, Stewart Poore.  He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 52 years; four children, Tabitha Kuzdzal (Daniel), David Poore...

Timothy Rexford Swartz

Swartz, Timothy Rexford, of Henrico County, VA, left us too soon on December 21, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He is survived by his wife, Becky; brother, Bruce (Amy); sister, Cyndi (Andy); a daughter, in-laws and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and great nephews. Tim was a graduate of Hermitage High School where he was a trumpet player in the marching band....

Nora Field Stackpole

Nora Field Stackpole, 60, died unexpectedly at the University of Virginia on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Charlottesville, VA.

Nora is survived by her father, Eric Field, Sr., and step-mother, Carol Fields, of Wadsworth, OH; husband, Jim Stackpole, of Columbia, VA; daughter, Tonia, and her wife, Stephanie Gobble, of Supply, NC; son, Dustin Stackpole, and...

Christopher Stephen Ferguson

Christopher Stephen Ferguson, Sr., 49, of Goochland, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 30, 2020.

Chris was passionate about his work at the VCCW where he was the assistant director of food services. He enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers, Nascar, cooking, family and his dog, Sassy.

He...

Rev. John James Hill

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 , Rev. John James Hill, one of the greatest examples of a Christian man, went to H eaven to be with his Lord and Savior. He is now reunited with his wife , Ruth, who proceeded him to glory in 2011. He was born March 29, 1922, in Goochland , Virginia, to Joseph...

Martha K. Rossi

On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Martha K. Rossi, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away just a few weeks shy of 90 years old. Martha was born on December 23, 1930 in New York, NY to Julius and Augusta Kling.  She graduated from NYC Community College in 1955 and began her career as a dental hygienist.  On April...

Chrystine Payne Surratt

Chrystine Payne Surratt went to be with her Lord on November 27, 2020.  She was born on August 6, 1934 in Fluvanna County, Bybee, VA to the late Edgar Marshall Payne and Gracie M. Payne.  After retiring from McGuire VA Hospital, she found fulfillment serving as a volunteer at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital of Richmond, VA for approximately 30...

William Russell “Rusty” Croson

William Russell “Rusty” Croson 1/23/69 – 11/24/20 “I’m your Huckleberry”

​On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Rusty left us making his way to be with the Lord. Rusty was full of laughter and brought joy to the life of everyone. Rusty and his wife, Judi, are the owners of Colonial Landscaping and Lawn Care and also worked together...

Smith Howard “Dizzy” Dismuke

Smith Howard "Dizzy" Dismuke, 65, born May 12, 1955 of Goochland, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Josephine Dismuke.  He is survived by his wife, Stephene Dismuke; son, Jason Dismuke (Marie); daughter, Kayce Dismuke; granddaughters, Mackenzie and Emma Dismuke; sisters, Lenora Maxwell (Raymond) and...

Charles L Clark

It is with heavy hearts we announce the patriarch of our family, Charles L. Clark, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30 , 2020 at his home in Columbia, VA.  He was born on October 23 , 1936 in Irvington, NJ and grew up in that area with his mother, father and siblings.

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Mary Fisher Payne

Mary Fisher Payne, 93, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Allen Payne; her daughter, Juanita Payne Bradford; and her sister, Beatrice Fisher Pryor.  She is survived by her son, Ronald S. Payne; her three daughters, Martha Bailey (Jerry), Linda Calhoun (Mike) and Jan Abernathey (Donald); her...

Geneva Salmon Gordon

Geneva Salmon Gordon was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Ricky H. Gordon; her sons, Ricky Jr. and Zachary Hunter; and her beloved dog, Ace. She is also survived by her grandparents, Bill and Marie Cook; her mother, Debbie Salmon; her other mother, Betty Scott; her sisters, Dawn...

William S. Jr. Dabney

DABNEY, William S. Jr. "Willie", 58, of Goochland, VA, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, William S. Dabney, Sr. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; son, Matthew (Betty); grandsons, Beckett and Benton; daughter, Katie; mother, Joyce; sister-in-law, Becky (Dennis); brother-in-law, Danny (Pam); and numerous nieces and nephews. Willie was a...

Frances Hawk Thurston

Frances A. Hawk Thurston, 97, of Columbia, VA went to be with the Heavenly Father on October 25, 2020.  She was born on August 27, 1923 to the late Frank and Berta Hawk.  Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles A. Thurston.  She is survived by four children, Shirley Blevins (Jimmy), Mildred Taylor, Lois Salmon and...