Obituaries

Gregory Lee “Gregg” Brooks

Gregory "Gregg" Lee Brooks went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021. Gregg came in to this world on October 15, 1984, a blessing to his mother, Carolyn, and father, James. He loved his family, his Lord and his music. Gregg is preceded in death by his father, James Brooks, Jr., and his grandfather, James Brooks, Sr....

Casper Porter

Casper Porter passed peacefully on July 7, 2021 and went to doggy heaven. He was a faithful companion who warmed the hearts of all he met with his big Labrador eyes. Casper was the mascot of Tom’s Auto Service in Goochland, VA, greeting all who visited the shop. He was the best dog who will be missed terribly. Casper is...

Lorraine Estelle Johnson

Lorraine Estelle Johnson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Lee Johnson; daughter, Glenda H. Williams; and grandson, Paul Williams. Lorraine was born on February 28, 1929. She met and married Forrest Lee Johnson and had seven children from this union. Lorraine was a homemaker and very...

Linda Foster Newman

Linda Foster Newman , 66, of Manakin-Sabot , VA, passed away peacefully at her home on June 26, 2021 . She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Newman and her parents, Margaret and Hugh Foster, III. She is survived by her husband, Donnie Newman ; t wo sons, Sean James and Nick Newman (Melody) ; four grandchildren whom...

Kathryn Hinds Roberts

Kathryn Hinds Roberts, 79, passed away on June 16, 2021.  Kathy was born on June 26, 1941 in Lima, OH.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David, daughter and son-in-law Janis and Lyle Robins, and the true love of her life, her grandson Matthew.  She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Julie and Al Hoffman,...

Harry Wilmer Sims, Jr.

Harry Wilmer Sims, Jr., of Goochland, VA, passed away on June 19, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Myrtle Sims; his wife, Jackie Sims; his son, Jeff Sims (Leslie); and two grandsons, Michael Sims and Tyler Sims (Brandi). Harry worked at Phillip Morris for 32 years and was a lifetime member of Goochland Company 5 Fire Department. A celebration...

Sally “Lucille” Dillard Beasley

Our dearly beloved Sally “Lucille” Dillard Beasley, 91, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2021.  She was the widow of James Addison Beasley, Sr. They shared 64 years of marriage together. Lucille was born on April 24, 1930 to her late parents, Farmer Dillard and Bessie Dillard. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James...

Thelma Harlow Badgett

Thelma Harlow Badgett, 93, of Louisa, VA, passed away peacefully at Louisa Health and Rehab on June 5, 2021. Thelma was born on July 7, 1927 to her late parents, Andrew and Mabel Harlow. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Coleman Badgett; brothers, Jack Harlow, Buster Harlow, Hebe Harlow, Dubbie Harlow and Lynnie Harlow; and sisters,...

Alice Raye Crumpler

October 21, 1945 – June 03, 2021

Goochland – Alice Raye Crumpler, 75, was born in Alexandria, LA on October 21, 1945 and went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2021.  She will be interred in Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.

She is survived by...

Lois Elaine Byrd

Lois Elaine Byrd, 72, of Louisa, VA, passed away on June 2, 2021. Elaine was born on July 15, 1948 to her late parents, Thomas and Fayaline Mims. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Joan Britt; brother in law, Roger Byrd; and a loving niece, Cindy Byrd. She leaves to cherish her memory a grieving, but devoted...

Regina Cerwinski Meola

Regina Cerwinski Meola, 91, of New Canton, VA, passed away on May 18, 2021. Regina was born on May 5, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to her late parents, William and Anna Cerwinski. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis P. Meola, and daughter, Linda M. Meola. Regina is survived by her two sons, Ronald P. Meola (Maryann)...

Barbara Nuckols Tester

Barbara Nuckols Tester, 49, a life long resident of Goochland County, Virginia, passed away May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by those who loved her. She was the beloved mother of Brandi Tester Sims. Barbara was the daughter of Charles D. Nuckols (Jane) and Diane Dameron Blair. Barbara worked as a local optician for 20 plus years where she made...

Melvin Williams Davis

Melvin Williams Davis, Sr., 86, of Goochland, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2021. Melvin was born on March 24, 1935 to his late parents, Marcellus and Mary Alice Davis. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rachel Cutright Davis; son, Melvin Davis, Jr.; daughters, Susan Davis and Barbara Davis; sister, Berta Stanley Proffitt;...

Mary Childress Ragland

Mary Childress Ragland, 91, of Goochland, VA, passed peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021. Mary was born on October 15, 1929 to her late parents, Earl Wellington, Sr. and Ruth Chapel Childress. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie W. Ragland, Jr. Mary is survived by her two sons, Woodsey Ragland and Steve Ragland (Elaine); four grandchildren,...

Herman Martin Jones

Herman Martin Jones, 96, of Louisa, VA, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Herman was born on September 15, 1924 to his late parents, Virgil and Lillie Jones. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Mabel Jones. He is survived by his son, James Melvin Jones, of Spotsylvania, VA; his daughter, Rita Jean Morris, of Palmyra,...

Carole A. Kary

Carole A. Kary, 79, of Palmyra, VA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2 021 surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born February 26, 1942 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to her late parents, E . Harry and Anna (Anderson) Nylin . She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Alfred...

Agnes Celia Marks

Agnes Celia Marks, 90, of Kents Store, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2021.  Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin D. Marks, and one sister, Julia Grubbs.  She is survived by her son, Richard Marks (Libby); three grandchildren, Angela Wright (Cory), Paul Marks (Nikki) and Connie Humpherys (Robert); four great...

Edna Francis Hughes Grant

Edna Francis Hughes Grant passed away suddenly at her home on April 28, 2021.  She is survived by her brother, Verrel "Sonny" Hughes (Linden) and several generations of beloved nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; her sister, Ruth Marie Parrish and her parents, Verrel and Ruth Hughes.  Graveside services will be held at Westhampton...

Harold Brent Tucker, Sr.

Harold Brent Tucker, Sr., passed away peacefully in Charlottesville, VA on Monday, April, 19, 2021. He was born on June 25, 1960 in Sedalia, MO to the late William H. and Ella Layne Tucker. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Delois Diane Tucker; a grandson, Gabriel Damien Tucker; a son, Matthew Lee Johnston, all of Palmyra, VA; brothers, James W. Tucker of Ft...

Alice Stauffer Easton

Alice Stauffer Easton, 82, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born on July 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Stauffer of Charlottesville, Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bernard Earl Easton. Alice is survived by...