Obituaries

Arthur M. "Butch/Art" Taylor, 77, of Maidens, VA departed this life on April 19, 2021.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Victoria H. Taylor; his daughter, Teresa Loraine Taylor; his grandson, Jay Art Taylor; two great grandchildren, Severen Thomas Taylor and Juniper Wynn Taylor; a loyal Beagle, "Stumpy"; a brother, Ralph L. Taylor; a loving mother-in-law,...

Travis L. Porter, 49, of Lake Monticello, VA passed away suddenly on April 14, 2021. He is preceded in death by his Brother Michael, Maternal Grandmother Myrtle Shelters, and Paternal Grandmother Bessie Porter. Travis is survived by his wife, Kimberly Koltz Porter, of Lake Monticello, VA, his daughters, Aliana Porter and companion Mike Passanesi and their daughter Serena Passanesi of...

Shirley Sue Holman On Sunday, April 11, 2021, Shirley Sue Holman, 86, passed away peacefully in hospice care in Richmond, Virginia. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Jack Alvis; her two sons, Steven Holman and Richard “Rick” Holman, Sr.;brothers, Henry Darrell Kosechata, William “Billy” Kosechataand Teddy Warren Jones; and sister, Suda Kaye Ross Dugan. She was the born on October 25, 1934...

On the evening of Friday , April 18, 2021, Judy Lynn Farrish passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 63.  She is preceded in death by her father , John Johnson , and mother , Barbara Houston.  She is survived by her loving husband , Kenneth Samuels; her son , Cody Farrish , daughter- in...

Cathleen “Cathy” Rhoades born February 15, 1951 in New Castle , Indiana passed away Friday, January 22 nd in Zion Crossroads, Virginia from a pulmonary embolism, unrelated to COVID, after suffering complications from a benign thyroid tumor removal in July that left her with a tracheostomy.  Her passing occurred with her husband at her bedside and was mercifully...

Our beautiful baby boy, Adrian Patrick Payne, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents, Phillip G. Payne II and Siera Payne; two brothers, Jasiah Berg and Phillip Payne III; one sister, Virginia Payne; maternal grandparents, Michelle and Sean Campbell; paternal grandmother, Sandra Payne; maternal great...

George Eugene Holland, Jr., 38, of Jasper, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2021. He is survived by his son, George Eugene Holland, III; two sisters, Miranda Mooney and Heather Mathews; three brothers, Brian Newton, Adam Stipes and Michael Stipes; four nieces, Leah Graves, Brittney Taylor, Adrina Rodriguez and Lila Mathews; and two nephews, Casper Mathews and AJ...

David Wayne Cook November 27, 1955 - March 30, 2021

On the morning of March 30, 2021, David Wayne Cook, 65, was swiftly taken from this world to be with the Lord. David is preceded in death by his father and mother, Dallas and Beulah Cook. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Carol Cook;...

Audrey Johnson Griffin, 88, of Annandale, VA, the beloved wife of 47 years to the deceased Eugene Peyton Griffin, passed away peacefully in her home on March 28, 2021.

She was born in Columbia, VA, and after graduating from Fluvanna High School, briefly attended both Longwood College and Radford College before her marriage to Gene, and their subsequent...

Stanley Warren Gibbs 63, of Powhatan VA passed away on March 21, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Barbara, his two sons Alex and Adam and his three grandchildren Landon, Madison and Kaylee.  Norman Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

On this day, March 19, 2021 we said goodbye to our mother, Judy W. Slaughter, better known as the mayor of Bremo Bluff and business woman of the area. Judy adored her family and friends and was a true lover of the outdoors, especially the river where she spent many long days with her loved ones. She is preceded in...

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Edward Lee Frazier, passed away at the age of 55.   Edward was born May 17, 1965 in Henrico, VA. He served as an electrician for the greater Richmond area for over 15 years. He also enjoyed many hobbies including drawing, painting, movie collecting, mechanics, gun collecting, sports and crafting. He instilled and passed on...

John H enry May, 99, of Carysbrook, Virginia entered eternal life March 16, 2021. He survived his wife of 68 years Mary Elizabeth Melton May by less than three months. The son of James Franklin May, Sr. and Sarah Jennie Garner May, he also survived five brothers and sisters : Mary Frances Blodgett, Sarah Josephine Marshall, James Franklin...

David Edward Windingland, 56, of Ferncliff, VA, passed peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021.  David was born on July 16, 1964 to his parents, Lynn and Nancy Windingland. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Lynn and Judy Windingland; mother, Nancy Windingland; former spouse, Debi Windingland; and sons, Drake Windingland and Derek Windingland.  A private service will be held...

Gracie Bell Haden, 81, of Goochland, VA went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2021.  Gracie was born on March 10, 1940 to her late parents, William and Lottie Thurston.  She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Smith (Bo); her son, James H. Haden, III (Jess); her grandchildren, John Franklin Smith, III (Jennifer), Lacy Buchanan (Michael), Brittany LeAnn...

Helen Goodman Dunn, 99, of Goochland, VA passed away on March 6, 2021. Helen was born on August 14, 1921 to the late James Willis Goodman and Ida Bowles Goodman of Manakin-Sabot, VA. Helen was a lifetime resident of Goochland County where she was the Registrar for over 30 years.  She enjoyed square dancing, playing cards with friends, and spending...

Myrtle Helen Thurston, 94, of Goochland, VA, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Myrtle was born on February 6, 1927 to her late parents, Hannard and Pearl Thurston. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Thomas Thurston, Sr., and daughter, Helen Thurston. Myrtle is survived by her son, Floyd Thomas Thurston, Jr. (Sue); her daughters, Irene...

Margaret Hughes Payne, 88, of Sandy Hook, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021.  Margaret was born on September 19, 1932 to her late parents, Aubrey and Lacy Hughes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles U. Payne. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Wanda Perkins (Roger); son, Howard U. Payne (Terry)...

On February 10, 2021, Carl Tippenreiter, 92, quietly passed away in his home in Lake Monticello, Virginia.

Carl was born on February 26, 1928 in Nutley, New Jersey to Johannes and Elizabeth Tippenreiter.  In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his brother, Helmut, and his sisters, Leisel and Margaret.  Carl was...

Shelton “Lamar” Brunson, 82, of Louisa, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He is survived by three children, Gene Brunson (Laurie), Angela Brunson-Bartlett (Brian), and Amanda Tiba (Hakam); five grandchildren; six sisters, Jeanette Brunson, Katherine Brunson, Lucretia Horton, Betty Willemoes, Dean Daniel, and Lucille Johnson; two step-sons, David Reese and John Reese; and numerous nieces and nephews. He...