Obituaries

James Edward “Jim” Brooking, Jr.

James Edward “Jim” Brooking, Jr., 61, of Goochland, Virginia passed away July 17, 2022. Jim was born to James Edward Brooking, Sr. and Ruby Bragg McMillen (Trescak), and was a graduate of Huguenot Academy. He married his high school sweetheart, Denice Wood Brooking. He was preceded in death by Denice and his father. Jim is survived by his mother, Ruby...

Carolyn A. Deane

Carolyn A. Deane, 61, of Palmyra, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on March 6, 1961 to the late Andrew and Shirley Thacker. Mrs. Deane was employed for 38 years with the University of Virginia Medical Center in the operating room and central sterile supply. She...

Earl Gordon Best

Earl Gordon Best, of Maidens, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia B. Nidermaier (Frank); three granddaughters, Kari Lynn Williams (Clay), Katy Best and Chelsea Best; and two great grandchildren, Madilynn Grace Williams and Tristan Daniel Mele. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 pm on August 5, 2022 at...

Charles Leland Shumake, Sr.

Charles Leland Shumake , Sr. , of Bumpass, VA, w ent to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the age of 93 . He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Charles was preceded in death by his wife and soul-mate, Dorothy Perry Shumake; his sweet daughter, Anita Shumake Graves; his parents,...

Geraldine “Jerrie” Kalani Smethurst

Geraldine "Jerrie" Kalani Smethurst, 77, entered the gates of Heaven on July 12, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1945 to James and Laverne Cope in Honolulu, Hawaii. Jerrie graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1963. She married Richard Smethurst on January 8, 1965 and they had three daughters, Debbie, Susie and Beckie. Jerrie worked as a talented beautician...

Diane Helen Hoefner Alessi

Diane Helen Hoefner Alessi, known for her steadfast dedication and unwavering love for family, departed us on Friday, July 8th, 2022, at her Elliston home that she shared with her daughter Denise, grandson Vincent, and many beloved pets. She was surrounded by her children and the love they have for her. Diane was born in Queens, New York on August...

Theodore A “Ted” Smith

Theodore (Ted) A Smith, age 68, passed away on June 24, 2022. Ted was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, but lived most of his life in Richmond, VA.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita T. Smith. Ted is survived by his sister, Cheryl, daughter, Heather, son, Ted Jr., grandchildren; Kristina, Nicholas, Christine, Brandon, Noah, and Zoie, great grandchildren; Taemin, Juanita (Nita), Junior,...

Mary Louise Flynn Clayton

Clayton, Mary Louise Flynn, 76, of Goochland County, VA, went home to be with our Lord on July 3, 2022. Mary was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 14, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell P. B. Flynn and Verna Suydam Flynn. She was married to John T. Clayton for 37 years. She was a loving mother...

Carolyn Diane Lindsay Deane

Carolyn Diane Lindsay Deane of Gordonsville, VA went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2022 in her home. She was born December 27th, 1959 at UVA hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She is predeceased by her parents, Wilbur Paul Lindsay Sr., and Janice Gibson Lindsay Stephens, mother and father-in-law, Henry Hezekiah Deane and Alma Barbee...

Alexandria Milton Condrey, Sr.

Alexandria Milton Condrey Sr, 84, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1937. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bobbie Jo Condrey; his daughter, Deborah Condrey Waters; his son, Alex Condrey Jr, (April); his grandchildren, Anthony Condrey (Virginia), Renee Roberts (Tripp), Ashleigh Hughes (Bobby), Alexa Stegner (Chris), Daniel Waters...

Clarence Donald Gleason

Clarence Donald Gleason, 78, of Columbia, Virginia, passed away June 18th, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Earl and Carry Gleason. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Gleason, sons; Bob (Linda), Dan (Sharon), Christopher (Joannie), Cliff (Heather), fifteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Clarence had a lifelong career with Ford, working for 35 years at...

Annie Jewel Boswell “Nanny” Hewitt

Hewitt, Annie Jewel Boswell "Nanny", 86, passed away peacefully June 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis E. Hewitt, Sr.; grandson, Charles Edward Hewitt and parents, Charlie and Lela Boswell. She is survived by her sons, Lewis (Sandy), Wayne (Tammy) and John (Debbie); daughter, Melissa Eubank (Eugene); nine grandchildren, Frances, Melanie, April, Julie, Nikki, Shawn, Chris,...

Hugh Klein Staiger

Hugh Klein (HK) Staiger of Palmyra, VA departed this life peacefully on June 9, 2022. He was born October 8, 1922 in Crafton, PA, the first son of Daniel Staiger and Juliana Flora Klein. Hugh frequently commented that in his younger life, during the Great Depression, he didn’t know that the family was poor since everybody was poor. He attended...

Joann S. Jones

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOANNE S. JONESSEPTEMBER 7, 1936 - JUNE 10, 2022 Joanne S. Jones, 85, of Fork Union, VA, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born September 7, 1936, to Kent Snead and Rosalie Seldon Snead of Fork Union, VA. She was predeceased by her parents, Kent and Rosalie Snead; her husband,...

Damian Kiser

Damian was born in Charlottesville at UVA on Nov 2, 1990 at approximately 2 pm . He came to live with his Grandmother Brenda when he was 6 months old .  He graduated from Louisa County High School in 2009.  Damian thought he wanted to go to college but could never get his mind with his wants....

Catherine Priscilla Cutright Salmon

Catherine Priscilla Cutright Salmon, 92, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1929. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Pent M. Salmon; son, Morgan P. Salmon; brother, James Arthur Cutright; sisters, Annie and Alice Salmon; granddaughter, Crystal Gee; and great grandson, Watson Gee. She is survived by her children, Mike Salmon (Edie), Debbie “Lula Bell” Nicholas...

Iris Jean Wright Harris

Iris Jean Wright Harris, 78, originally from Norfolk, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dan; sons, David (Julie) and Larry (Christy); brother, Frank; sister, Peggy; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Katie and Sophie. Iris leaves behind a legacy as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and a faithful...

Thomas F. Millway

Thomas F. Millway, Sr., 83, of Troy, VA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1938 in Troy, VA to the late Henry Millway and Sallie Morris Simms. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Myrtle Millway; his sisters, Rosalie Page and Dorthey Britts; and his brother, James Millway. He...

James M. “The Grizz” Powell

James M. Powell (The Grizz), of Palmyra, VA passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. Born February 14, 1957 to the late Lorraine Hughes Powell and Harry Gilman Powell Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonita Powell; daughter Cassie Fox and her husband Scott Fox; grandchildren Destiny Bourne, Faith Bourne, and Christian Bourne; great-grandchildren Lillian...

Michael Dean “Mike” Acton, Sr.

Michael Dean Acton Sr. "Mike", 65, of Sandy Hook, VA, passed away on May 19, 2022.  Mike is survived by two sons, Michael D. Acton Jr., wife Krystal Acton of Bumpass, VA, William M. Acton, wife Jessica Acton, and grandson, Waylon M. Acton of Sandy Hook, VA.  A gathering of friends will be held at Norman Funeral Home 2982 River...