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Susan Lascolette
Jun 21, 2026
Susan Fouche Lascolette, a cherished resident of Goochland County, passed away at the age of 76. Born on February 1, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of James Robert Fouche and Laura June Tomon.
Susan shared her life with her late husband, Warren Bruce Lascolette, and was predeceased by her parents. She is lovingly remembered by her siblings: brother James Robert...
Josephine Smith
Jun 15, 2026
Josephine “Jo” Smith, 90, of Glen Allen, Virginia, peacefully passed away on June 15th, 2026. She was born on April 1st, 1936, in Louisville, Kentucky, to her beloved parents, the late Cleo and Waller Grogan.
Jo attended Randolph-Macon Woman’s College for her undergraduate studies and later earned her graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. She began her career in a laboratory...
Gloria Jean Bockman
Jun 13, 2026
Gloria Jean Bockman of Newport News, Virginia passed away peacefully June 13, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Kents Store, Virginia after a brief illness. In her final days, Jean was surrounded with love and care by her family.
The third of six daughters born to Robert and Margaret Gourley, Gloria Jean Gourley was born November 24, 1942, in...
Howard Franklin Simmons
Jun 11, 2026
Howard Franklin Simmons, born April 22, 1928, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mary Lizzy Ranson Simmons and Clarence Burnette Simmons, as well as all six of his siblings and his cherished dogs Mollie, Mason, and Lucy.
Howard’s life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication. He is lovingly...
James Herndon Layne
Jun 6, 2026
James Herndon Layne, called “Jim”, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 90. Jim grew up in Powhatan, Virginia, and graduated from Powhatan High School where he played all sports. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, and a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Jim also served...
Virginia Pollard
Jun 5, 2026
Virginia Kay Mann Pollard of Fork Union, Virginia was peacefully received into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 7, 2026, after a short stay at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Ginny was born on June 30, 1942.
She was the daughter and only child of Colonel John William Mann and Lillian May Kiefer Mann.
She is survived...
Douglas Gandy
Jun 1, 2026
Douglas William Gandy, 70, of Goochland County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Doug was born on June 30, 1955, to Thomas and Catherine Gandy and was raised in Oxon Hill, Maryland. His father taught him the values that would guide him throughout his life: hard work, kindness, loyalty, and a deep...
Edith Salmon
May 29, 2026
Edith “Edie” Salmon, 72, of Goochland, Virginia, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2026.
Edie was born on May 1, 1954, to Edwin “Ed” and Sally Farren in New Haven, Connecticut and later moved to Goochland, Virginia.
Edie will be deeply missed by her husband, Michael Salmon, who was her high school sweetheart and the love of...
Conway Randall Cook
May 24, 2026
Conway Randall Cook, age 66, a resident of Goochland, VA passed away in his home on May 24, 2026. He was born in South Boston, VA on February 3, 1960, to Maphis Killey Cook and Gypsy Carol Nimmo Cook, both preceding him in death, as well as his brother Millard Arvell Cook. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Sowadski,...
Edward B. Powell
May 21, 2026
Edward Bender Powell, 95, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, after a long and eventful life.
He was born on June 30th, 1930, in Fluvanna County, the son of the late Leander Curtis Powell and Vera Virginia Yancey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Virginia “Louise” Powell, Myrtle L. Harlow, Eleanor...
Mitzi Proffitt
May 12, 2026
Mitzi C. Proffitt, age 69, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away on May 12, 2026. Born on March 24, 1957, she was the beloved daughter of the late Haskell Canter and Betty Jo Canter.
Mitzi was a devoted mother who cherished her family above all else. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Victoria Melton and her husband Steven; her sons, Justin...
Robert Garland Nuckols
May 8, 2026
R. Garland Nuckols, age 71, died in his Louisa home on Friday, May 8, 2026. Anchored throughout his life by a strong Christian faith, he goes ahead of us now with the words he so loved: “I’ll meet you on the far side banks of Jordan.”
Garland is the son of the late Aubrey C. Nuckols, Jr. and Mary Kennon Nuckols....
Hazel Cosner
May 6, 2026
Hazel J. Cosner, 92, of Richmond, VA died on May 6, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Cosner-Blaser, of Massachusetts, and grandchildren, Patrick, Virginia, and Adam Cardona-Cosner, of North Carolina and Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Ruth Johnson, and her husband, Raymond Cosner.
A visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 12th, starting...
Gerald Steven Davis
May 6, 2026
Gerald Steven Davis, "Stevie", 42 of Goochland, Virginia, passed away Wednesday May 6th, 2026. He is survived by his children, Jaycie Raeanne, Hayden Thomas, Robert Wesley Steven, and Everly Isabella; his sister Whitney Perales (Guadalupe); his parents Joan and Larry Searles; his Grandmother Georgia Davis, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many friends. He was preceded...
Mary Elizabeth Hodges
May 4, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Hodges "Betty", 84, went to be with her Lord on May 4, 2026. She was born and raised in Goochland County. She was a devoted member or Perkins Baptist Church. She worked as a medical assistant for many years with Dr. Bradley in Powhatan. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, James Winfrey and Magaret...
Melissa Sue Brown
Apr 22, 2026
Melissa Sue Brown of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on February 4, 1971, Melissa was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters Ashlea Brown, Melanie Abuzeton, Marissa Burke, and Lilly Burke, her son Tyler Brown, and...
Van Carl Stephenson, Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
Van Carl Stephenson Jr., age 64, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, Van had the unique experience of living in several different states as well as abroad, enriching his life with diverse experiences.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Phyllis Stephenson. He is lovingly remembered by his father, Van Stephenson Sr....
Charles Alvin Stephens, Sr.
Apr 12, 2026
Charles Alvin Stephens Sr.
4/8/1952 — 4/12/2026
Celebration of Life Services: Calvary Chapel in Goochland, VA on Saturday, April 18th at 10:30. Gravesite burial service at 12 pm at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, in Goochland off Route 6. Celebration of life on the farm at 5250 River Road West, Goochland, VA at 2pm. Visitation: Norman Funeral Home, Friday, April 17th, between the hours...
Eloise J. Ryalls
Apr 12, 2026
Eloise Johnson Ryalls, 102, passed away in her sleep on April 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Broadus Johnson and Mary Browning Johnson; her husband, Edward Loving Ryalls; and her brother, Ralph Browning Johnson.
Eloise graduated from Fluvanna County High School in 1941 and for more than forty years was employed by the Virginia Tech Extension...
Linda McCarthy
Apr 10, 2026
Linda Morris McCarthy passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Virginia Morris; her brother, Milas “Butch” Morris; and his wife, Becky. She is survived by her sister, Helen Fleming, and brother-in-law Tommy; her beloved “children of the heart,” Sarah and her husband David, Richard and his wife Kelly, and David...
