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Fountain Davis Hodges
Feb 27, 2025
Fountain Davis Hodges passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. Born on June 27, 1930, in Goochland, Virginia, he was the son of the late James Winfrey and Margaret Perkins Hodges. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and James Hodges; his daughter, Susan Demitry; and his son, Richard Hodges.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Mary...
Patricia Powell
Feb 18, 2025
Patricia Sams Powell, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on May 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Mae Grant and Hugh Sams and a proud native of Newton County, Georgia. Pat was a graduate of Mercer University and worked for Newton County Public Schools for over a...
Caitlyn Mayers
Feb 16, 2025
Caitlyn Mayers, 15, passed away February 16th, 2025, in her hometown, Goochland, VA after a tragic car accident. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at Cubs Adventure Dining Hall at 12:00pm. Following the service, we will join at the Corinth Global Methodist Church for the graveside burial. For close friends and family, there will be refreshments...
Dorothy Bear
Feb 15, 2025
Dorothy Waldrop Bear passed away on February 15, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family deeply. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Violet Waldrop, as well as her brothers, Arthur Waldrop Jr., Walter Waldrop, and James Waldrop, and her sisters, Margaret Waldrop Robertson and Jane Waldrop Rice.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Jean Lois Wood Sclater
Feb 13, 2025
Jean Lois Wood Sclater, 94, died peacefully at her Lake Monticello home in Palmyra, Virginia on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
She was born on August 24, 1930, in Richmond, Virginia to the late Irvin Stonewall Wood and Pearl Snoddy Wood. She spent her early youth with her immediate family and three first cousins in Columbia, Virginia. Ms. Sclater was preceded in...
Cynthia Scott Kent Butler
Feb 11, 2025
Cynthia Scott Kent Butler of Columbia, Virginia passed away February 11, 2025, just weeks after her 68th birthday. Her parents were Walter Scott Kent and June Ruth Kenny Kent of Columbia.
Cindy graduated from Fluvanna Senior High School and earned a B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Georgia. She was artistic, played the piano by ear, was a Fluco cheerleader...
Michael Laderoute
Feb 6, 2025
Michael Jean Laderoute (age 72), our beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025, after a serious accident while riding his electric scooter earlier in the week. His wife of 50 years, Barbara (Timmins), their two adult children, Jeffrey (45) and Kelly (47), and his son-in-law, James Longmire, were all by his side during his final...
Elizabeth Rose
Feb 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Elizabeth Ryalls Rose ("Sis") announce her peaceful passing on February 6th, 2025, at the age of 98.
Elizabeth is survived by her four children Glenn Rose (Doreen), Candace VanRuitenbeek (John), Debra Grogg (Mark), Craig Rose (JoAnn), nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband,...
Charles Edward Walton, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Charles “CJ” Edward Walton, Jr., 44, of Richmond passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1980, to the late Charles E. Walton, and Linda Walton. He is survived by his mother Linda Walton, sister Tracey Williamson, brother David Walton, and sidekick puggle Maggie.
CJ was very intelligent. He had the gift of being a fast...
Eleanor Lucille Flippo
Feb 4, 2025
If you are reading this, you know that I have been called home on February 4, 2025, by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I have been reunited with my parents George and Pauline Jones, my brother Russell Jones, my sisters Agnes Marks, Julia Grubs, and my daughter Yvonne Marks Shultz. Left to carry on my legacy are my son...
Duane Koslowski
Feb 2, 2025
Written By The Koslowski Family:
Duane Edward Koslowski (1959 – 2025) passed away suddenly on Feb. 2 ,2025, at his home in Palmyra, VA.
Many knew Duane E. Koslowski through his esteemed Collegiate and Olympic wrestling and Collegiate football careers, or perhaps as a fun coworker, and a lucky few were able to call him Dad.
To our family, our ‘Pops’ or ‘Sweetheart’...
Jerry Shelton
Feb 2, 2025
Jerry Meace Shelton, 87, of Gum Spring, Va. departed this life Feb. 2, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Irma. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susie, his children, Mary Kelley, Eric, Brandi, Beth, and Sonya, six grandchildren, siblings, Janet and David; and his compassionate caregiver, Heather Higgs.
Jerry was a US Navy...
Virginia Carol Harrison
Jan 25, 2025
Virginia Carol Harrison (79) of Charlottesville was greeted in Heaven by her loved ones on January 25, 2025, after an extended illness. Carol was born on July 29, 1945 in Williamson, West Virginia, to Warren H. and Mary Maynard Harrison. She is preceded in death by her parents, her youngest niece, Jane Ellen McDaniel Aschenauer, and her beloved brother in-law,...
Jimmie Dale Estes
Jan 23, 2025
Jimmie Dale Estes, 80, of Palmyra, Virginia passed away on January 23, 2025.
Jimmie was born on February 1, 1944, to James Woodrow Estes and Bonnie Miller Estes.
He is survived by his Wife Lorraine M Estes; his Daughter Jamie Dale Estes Riley (Rob); his beloved dog Fancy Girl; Granddaughters Carrie Dale Landis (Kellen), Tabitha Kay and Amanda Morton; great granddaughters Alexa,...
David Leroy Lowmaster
Jan 21, 2025
David Leroy Lowmaster, 69, of Goochland County, went to be with the Lord on January 21st, 2025.
David was born on November 12, 1955, to Lloyd and Joyce Lowmaster. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Lowmaster; his son William Thomas Lowmaster; his sister Karin Harlan (Robert) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his...
Jo Ann Pace Bell
Jan 20, 2025
Jo Ann Pace Bell, born on June 2, 1938, in Palmyra, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Louisa Virginia. Jo Ann was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, known for her vibrant spirit and passion for life.
Throughout her career, Jo Ann made a positive impact in her community as a bus driver for Fluvanna County...
Diana Creasey
Jan 19, 2025
Diana Lee Creasey (née Crandall), 80, of Goochland County, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Diana is survived by her dearly loved children: Teresa (Chris) Wilkinson, Shawn (Lisa) Creasey, Scott (Karen) Creasey, Tonia (Gene) Shevnin, and Sheriff Steven (Grace) Creasey; her cherished grandchildren: Brandi (Buck), Denver (Leanna), Kendall (Kris), John (Brittany),...
Larry Mason Payne, Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Larry Mason Payne, Jr., better known as “Scooter,” passed peacefully in his sleep on January 18th, 2025.
He is survived by his daughters Jordan Olivia Payne and Dylan Whittier Payne, and girlfriend Bridgette Debenedictis. He was preceded in death by his wife and Dylan’s mom Amanda, father Larry Mason Payne Sr and his beloved mom “Nanny”, Sylvia Harlow. His early life...
Belle Ware
Jan 18, 2025
Belle Ann Drumheller Ware, 97, of Goochland departed this life Saturday, January 18,2025 peacefully at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John H Ware, Jr, her parents Delbert Claude Drumheller, Cora Irene Drumheller, brothers, Roy, Fletcher and Albert, sisters, Zula Drumheller, Thelma Lythgoe, Alma Ohle, Blanche Haislip, Mary Slavin, and one grandson, Jerrico Huerena....
George "Rusty" Gouldman
Jan 14, 2025
George Russell Gouldman, “Rusty,” 66 of Columbia, Virginia, passed away on January 14, 2025.
Rusty was born December 23, 1958, to Joseph R. and Mary Gouldman. He is survived by his parents, his wife Sarah Gouldman; his children Adam Gouldman of Rochester, New York, Joseph Gouldman of Rochester New York; his stepchildren Paul Sullivan of Deering, New Hampshire, Carin Orbe of...