Obituaries

Rev. Fulton Patrick O’Donnell, 69, passed away on September 13, 2022. Known as “Bunch,” “Pops,” “Dad,” “Pop Pop,” and “Deacon Pat,” Pat was a husband to Martha for 48 years and father to his three children Kate, Kelley, and James. He was a graduate of Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania, a Captain in the Marine Corps, a...

Barbara Gail Grandstaff Quinn "Gail", 72, of Goochland, VA, passed away on August 21, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Henry Quinn, 81, of Goochland, VA, passed away on November 17, 2020. The happily married couple requested a joint memorial be held to commemorate their many happy years together. Gail was born and raised in Goochland County and graduated from Goochland...

Sadler, John Page, 79, of Barboursville, VA, passed away on August 28, 2022 at Hospice of the Piedmont after a long, courageous battle with multiple health problems. Page was born on November 9, 1942 to the late Stephen Sadler and Sarah Yancey Sadler. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stephen J. "Joe" Sadler, Jr. Page is survived...

Judy Marie Starkey, 67, of Scottsville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at UVA Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Starkey and Hazel Starkey; and her brother, David Shelton, of Hopewell, VA. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Starkey (Tabitha); granddaughter, Zoey Starkey, whom she adored; three brothers, Jim Starkey (Linda) of Scottsville,...

Stanley Burton Britt, Jr. was called home Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Mildred Donner Britt; his daughters, Rebecca Harrison (Cliff Harrison) and Elizabeth Thompson (Tom Thompson); grandchildren, Andrew Harrison (Paige Harrison), Leslie Anne Watson (Colton Watson) and Katherine Harrison; and brothers and sisters in Christ. There will be a celebration of...

Geraldine B. Ragland, 82, of Goochland, VA, passed away on August 22, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1940 to the late Isaac and Bessie Best. Geraldine is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Ragland, Sr. and son, Raymond F. Ragland, Jr. She is survived by her son, Carl W. Ragland; 7 grandchildren and 7 great...

Gene Dorman, Sr., 82, of Kents Store, VA (formerly of Louisa, VA), passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Rebecca Sacre; father, Elzie John Dorman; brothers, William Purcell, Allen Dorman and Frank Dorman; grandsons, Corey Dorman and Dylan Richardson; and daughter in law, Sandra Jones Dorman. He is survived by his...

Florence Davis Payne, 88, of Gordonsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Aubry and Hilda Stanley Davis of Montpelier, VA. Florence was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Kenneth Wray Payne; sister, Byrle Davis Siegfried Wheedleton; and brothers, Ernest Franklin Davis, Sr. and Buford Erline...

Mrs. Judith Gathright Wilson, of Crozier, VA, passed away on August 17, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Colonel Edwin B. Wilson; two sons, Carlton Layne Wilson (Cindy) of Richmond, VA and Michael Dandridge Wilson (Karen) of Crozier, VA; daughter, Carolyn Wilson Ubben (Doug) of Vienna, VA; six grandchildren, Edwin Bryan Wilson III (Maya) of Aldie,...

Our beloved m other , Diane Rozetta Bradshaw, passed away on the evening of August 15, 2022. She was born in Nassau, Bahamas on November 4 , 1952, to the late Michael and Olivia McDonald. Diane spent her professional career as an accountant and later relocated from the Bahamas to Virginia. She married Anthony Bradshaw, Sr. While their...

Margaret F. Fox, 97, of Alexandria, Lexington and Goochland, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, George R. C. Fox, and son, Barron Fox. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Matthews (Dan) and Melinda Waldrop (Chris), and a loving extended...

Eugene Johnson Baker, of Lake Monticello, VA, died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 87. He had lived a full and active life. Born on August 2, 1935, the son of Walter and Viola Johnson Baker of Four Oaks, NC. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Charlotte Cobb Baker; stepson, Andrew L. Frame...

Lawrence Raymond Askew, of Bumpass, VA, passed away on August 12, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Robin; daughters, Angela (Steve), Amanda and Annie (Kyle); grandsons, Steven (Jessica), Hunter, Christian and Seth; granddaughters, Kaitlyn (Austin), Melody, Ellison and Faith; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Halston; sister, Ella; brother, Bane; and stepsister, Alice Ford. He was preceded in death by...

TUCKER, William "Billy" T., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Woods, Richmond, VA. Billy was born on February 6 , 1930 in Goochland, VA. H e was the son of the late W. Joel a nd Anice Tucker . He was married to the late Gloria G. Tucker. He is survived by four sons,...

Laverne "Rae" Powers , 86, of Goochland, VA, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at the home of her nephew, Kevin, and his wife, Vicki Scruggs. She was surrounded by her loved ones in her last days. Known lovingly as Rae Rae to her family, she watched and helped raise many of the Scruggs and Powers children....

Eula Duncan, 76, of Goochland, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

She was a very hard and dedicated worker (giving many years to Taylor’s Exxon). She provided smiles and laughter for all who walked through the door. She loved to stay busy and was a nurturer, often caring for her family. Her love...

Joan Lee Leadbetter, 83, of Salmon, ID, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cora Leadbetter. She is survived by her brother, James Leadbetter, Jr. (Jan); sisters, Betty Leadbetter and Jane Bailey; two nieces and two nephews. Visitation will be held from 2-4pm on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Norman...

Patricia "Patsy" Payne Woodson, 75, of Fluvanna, VA, departed this earth to seek the comforting arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Crawford; father, Owen Manley; brother, Michael Manley; and husband, Dewey Payne. She is survived by her husband, Allen Woodson; son, Daniel Payne (Terry); stepdaughter, Pattie Woodson; sisters, Cindy Seay...

LTC Ernest Arthur "Art" Bachman, Jr., of Gum Spring, VA, passed away on May 22, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1948 in Nashville, TN and was raised in Chattanooga and Athens, TN and Marietta, GA. LTC Bachman resided in Goochland County, VA since 1977. Art attended Emory University, the University of Colorado, the University of Georgia receiving a...

Joyce Ann Dabney, born January 21, 1943, passed away on July 10, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Allen; father, Joseph Allen; sisters, Edna West, Bernice Berkley, Thelma Allen and Doris Markovich; brothers, Joseph Allen and Fred Allen; husband, William S. Dabney, Sr.; and son, William S Dabney, Jr. She is survived by her daughter in...