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Lewis Kent Carter
Jan 9, 2024
Lewis K. Carter (Kent), 76, from Kents Store, VA passed away on January 9, 2024.
Kent was predeceased by his parents Merrill L. Carter and Martha (Kent) Bruce, Stepfather Thomas E. Bruce, Jr., and Brother-in- Law Terry W. Hawkins.
Kent is survived by his wife Susan (Hawkins) of 54 years, daughters Wendy Custer (Jerry) of Kents Store, VA...
Lydia Hart
Jan 9, 2024
Lydia Faye Hart, of Mineral, Virginia passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 85.
She was married to her husband, Reverend Hubert Hart for 68 years. Lydia was a loyal servant to God, first and foremost. She loved the church and loved sharing the love and warmth of our savior, Jesus Christ, through her love of music.
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Janice Whitmer
Jan 7, 2024
Janice S. Whitmer, 70, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away on January 7, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Janice was born on March 15, 1953, to John and Christine Speight.She is survived by her loving husband, Albion Whitmer, Sr., her sons, P.J. Whitmer, Glenn Whitmer, Albion Whitmer, Jr.; her brother John L. Speight, her two sisters Donna Daniels, and Melaine Dolan.
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Merle Garner
Jan 7, 2024
Merle Cosner Garner went to her eternal home Sunday, January 7, 2024. Merle was 92 years old and was born in Kents Store, Virginia to Anna and Adam Cosner.Merle was proceeded in death by her husband of 54 years, Stuart Loving Garner. She is survived by three daughters, June Clement and husband Bob, Anna Amiss and husband Kenny, Tina Searcy...
Gloria Vest
Jan 3, 2024
Life Story
“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Revelations 2:10 KJV
Gloria White Vest, age 69, heard her Master’s call and followed Him to her eternal home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She was born on July 17, 1954, to...
Stephen Nelson
Jan 2, 2024
Stephen James Nelson, affectionately known as Steve, of Louisa, VA has gone to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 64. Born to Thomas and Julia Nelson on August 7, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio. Steve is survived by his three children; Selena Proffitt (husband Stephan), Lehane Nelson and Sairah Helmic (husband Stephen). In addition to his grandchildren Riley,...
Caroline Reznicek
Dec 28, 2023
A sweet, loving, and kind soul left this earth on December 28th, 2023, at the age of 84. Caroline never missed an opportunity to shower her love on anyone needing help or on any animal. Her gentle heart and unconditional love made her a favorite among her nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Although a light has gone out of this...
Lewis Stratton
Dec 16, 2023
Lewis Winston Stratton, 86, of Gum Spring, VA, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 16th. He was preceded in his death by his parents, Lloyd W. Stratton and Lenora F. Miller; and brothers Lloyd W. Stratton, Jimmy D. Stratton; and sister Teresa Stratton. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita T. Stratton; children,...
Venna Childress Brown
Dec 16, 2023
Venna Leigh Childress Brown, 93 of Goochland, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Tom Brown, son Bobby Brown and wife Janet, grandson Ashley and wife Jamie, great grandsons Taylor and Carter Brown, granddaughter Cindy and husband Tommy Woody, great grandson Wyatt Smith, great granddaughters...
Johan Guss
Dec 11, 2023
Johan Kathleen McIntyre Guss, 88, of Troy, Virginia, passed away December 11, 2023, with her daughters by her side.
She was born to the late James and Virginia McIntyre on July 13, 1935, in West Clarksville, New York, and was the eldest of three daughters. Immediately following her graduation from Richburg Central High School in Richburg, New York, in June...
Catherine Cosner
Dec 11, 2023
Catherine “Kitty” Marks Cosner, 89, of Kents Store, Virginia, was called home on Monday, December 11, 2023.
She was born to the late Thomas Leroy Marks and Bessie Robinson Marks. She was also predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth H. Coser; her children, Dennis Leroy Cosner, David Adam Cosner and Lydia Cosner Napier and son-in-law, Ronald K....
Sheila Goforth
Dec 11, 2023
Sheila Goforth, 57, of Potomac, Maryland, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Farmville, Virgina.
Sheila was born on September 13, 1966, to Linda Gillispie and the late Hearld Sweitzer.She is survived by her mother, Linda Gillispie; her children, Buck Dalton, Jessica Southall (David), Joseph Dalton (Brittany); her brother Hearld Sweitzer Jr.; her sister Kelly Toomey, and her grandchildren, Penelope,...
Pearl Martin
Dec 8, 2023
Pearl Inez, “Dump” Martin, 88, peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 8, 2023, in her home located in Washington, D.C.
Pearl was an amazing mother, loving grandmother to 3 generations, caring aunt, cousin and devoted friend. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many. Pearl was also...
VERREL R. HUGHES
Dec 6, 2023
Verrel R. (Sonny) Hughes, a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather, esteemed friend, and pillar of the community, passed away on December 6, 2023. Sonny dedicated 44 years of his life as a land surveyor and served honorably in the Army for 2 years, stationed in South Korea.
His unwavering faith was evident in his roles as both...
Mattie V. Proffitt
Dec 5, 2023
Mattie Hughes Vineyard Proffitt, “Nanny”, 85, passed away at her home in Goochland County, on December 5, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her father John Hughes, her mother and stepfather, Mattie and Leslie Haynes, her brother John Hughes, Maynard “Willie” Hughes, Vernon “Brannie” Hughes, her sisters, Mamie Poore, Martha “Skitter” Huff, her first husband Norman Vineyard and her...
Shirley Shearin
Nov 28, 2023
The Lord has called our mother, Shirley Ann Swicegood Shearin home. She was carried away from our world gently, and her children; Eric Shearin, Amie Taylor, Jessica Robinson; her nieces and nephews Rebecca Bove, Lisa Sadler, Paul O’Connell, Brian Etue, Paula Maeurer; and the host of grandchildren that are her legacy know that it was with peaceful. She possessed quiet...
Milton Childress
Nov 22, 2023
Milton Layne Childress, 68 of Columbia, Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
He was born to the late Joseph A. and Shirley T. Childress on May 25, 1955. Two brothers also preceded him in death, Abner K. and Jimmy D. Childress.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 48-years, Brenda T....
KENNETH LEON BLACK III
Nov 19, 2023
Kenneth Leon Black lll, 79, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife Deb, his brother Bill, sister-in-law Bruce, and other extended family members. Ken is preceded in death by both his father and mother.
Born on August 8, 1944, Ken was the eldest son...
Kevin J. Brogan
Nov 13, 2023
Kevin Joseph Brogan
September 3, 1961 – November 13, 2023
Kevin Joseph Brogan (62) went to be with our Lord, on Monday Nov 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond F. Brogan Sr, his uncle, William J. Brogan, and a nephew, Jacob Jenkins. He was born the ninth child of Rita and Raymond Brogan,...
Charles Ackenbom
Nov 8, 2023
Gone but Never Forgotten: Camp Friendship Founder Chuck Ackenbom leaves behind a wonderful legacy.
Charles Raymond Ackenbom of Palmyra, Virginia, age 85, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by friends and family on November 8, 2023. Chuck passed knowing that he was loved greatly by his family and that he had made a positive difference in this world through his...
