Obituaries

Sharon P. Nicholas of Goochland, VA, passed away on August 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Patterson. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill”Nicholas, Jr.; two sons, Brian Adams (Amanda) and David Adams (Jessica); five grandchildren, Chase, Hunter, Chelsea, Hayden and Mason; sister, Susan Mason (John);...

Mable Ann Hill, 77, of Goochland, VA, passed away on July 27, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1944 to her late parents, Herbert and Mable Atkins. Mable is survived by her husband, Marvin Carl Hill. A visitation will be held from 6pm to 7:30pm on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Norman Funeral Chapel in Goochland, VA. A funeral...

Frances “Tee” Morris White, 78, of Fork Union, VA, passed away on July 22, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank White; two daughters, Leslie Cosner (Dillard) and Jerri Elliott (Gary); one son, Rodney White (Jodie); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, H.T. and Dean Morris; and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Rebecca “Becky” Nelson Elliott, 85, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021. Becky was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Robert Elliott; beautiful daughter, Pamela Ann; and her parents, Dan and Mary Nelson. Becky is survived by her loving sons, Doug (Terri) and Dwayne (Maygan), both of Goochland, VA; siblings, Danny Nelson (Cindy),...

JENKINS, Linda J., 75, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2021 after a 14-year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jackie Bearden. She is survived by her beloved husband, Claud Jenkins, and her daughter, Emily Bryan-Campos. The family thanks their many friends for the phone calls, cards and food. A viewing will...

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 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 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 , 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, 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., 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...

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, 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,...

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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,...