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Lorraine Estes
Aug 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine M. Estes, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Lorraine left us peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born to John and Olala Mathews on March 17, 1944, Lorraine's life was a testament to resilience and dedication. A devoted wife for 58 years to Jimmie D. Estes,...
Mildred Pippin
Aug 22, 2025
Mildred Breeden Pippin, 91, of Fluvanna County, was taken home on August 22, 2025, in Wilmington, Virginia. She was born on September 8, 1933, of parents Coleman L. Breeden and Janie N. Breeden.
She is survived by her sisters Carrie B. Jones of Danville and Martha B. Brown-Snyder (Charles) of Troy; Nephews Roger L. Jones (Shannon) of Franklin, Tennessee and Kevin...
John Leonard Wranovics
Aug 22, 2025
John Leonard Wranovics (JL) passed away at his home Aug 22, 2025. Before settling in VA, JL grew up in South Amboy NJ.
JL is survived by his mother, Hilda Wranovics, his sister & brother-in-law Denise & Charles Klauder. Niece Megan Haynes, nephews Griffin & Kyle Klauder and great niece Alaina Ryan Haynes. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Duralene Sheridan Jordan
Aug 21, 2025
Duralene Sheridan Jordan, 82, passed away at home from cancer on August 21, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones as she stepped through the veil to be with her family eternally.
She was born July 6, 1943, in Orchid, Louisa County, Virginia, at the home of her Sheridan grandparents, and was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Carlyle Sheridan...
Raymond Burris
Aug 14, 2025
Raymond Douglas Burris, affectionately known as Doug, was born on January 19, 1949, in Pulaski County, Virginia, and passed away peacefully at his home in Goochland, Virginia, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born to the late Eula Jean Field and Raymond Coolidge Burris, Doug was preceded in death by his parents and lived a life rooted...
Lisa Hensley
Aug 8, 2025
Lisa Marguerite Hensley crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, August 8,2025, where she was reunited with all her four-legged furry friends who preceded her. Lisa was 61, having been born to Nora S. and Simmie E. Hensley on February 14, 1964.
She was preceded in death by her father and her Grandmother Nora Spenceley Dawson. Surviving her passing are her mother,...
David McDuffie
Aug 6, 2025
David McDuffie, 71, of Goochland County, Virginia passed away on August 6, 2025.
He is in the care of Norman Funeral Chapel.
Tia Baehr
Aug 4, 2025
Tia Renae Baehr (Martin), lovingly known as “TT” to the many children she cherished, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 43 in her hometown of Goochland, Virginia.
Born and raised in Goochland, Tia built a life full of deep friendships, community involvement, and boundless love. While she held many roles throughout her life, none meant more to...
Robert Lee Powell
Aug 1, 2025
ROBERT LEE “BOB” POWELL, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home in Decatur, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of more than fifty years, Bobbi Powell, in 2019.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at...
Edward Dunnivan
Jul 27, 2025
Edward Randal Dunnivan, “Randy”, 58, of Louisa County, Virginia passed away July 27, 2025. Randy was born April 8, 1968, to Edward T. and Arlene G. Dunnivan.
He is survived by his mother Arlene, daughter Starr, his sister Tracy Dollens, his brother Rodney Dunnivan, his three nieces, three nephews and four great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his Father Edward...
Vernelle Hughes Payne
Jul 24, 2025
PAYNE, Vernelle Hughes, 95 years old, of Goochland, Virginia, died peacefully at home on July 24, 2025. The oldest child of A. Carlyle Hughes and Lacy Carter Hughes, both deceased, she has left behind to cherish her memory children, Juanita Pritchett (Louie), Diane Eversole (Irvin), Roy Payne (Debbie) and Karen Payne, along with her grandchildren, Jill Wiles (Jimmy), Priscilla Nemetz...
Nathan Adam Curry
Jul 21, 2025
Nathan Adam Curry of Louisa passed away at his home July 21, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1979, to William and Lois Curry.
Nathan is survived by his beloved wife, Erin, as well as his cherished daughters, Amethyst and Madalynn. He also leaves behind his brothers, Douglas and Daniel, his sister, Stella, and numerous nieces and nephews who will...
Margaret H. Frank
Jul 13, 2025
Margaret H. Frank, age 77, and a long-time resident of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away in Charlottesville, VA on the morning of Sunday, July 13, 2025. Margaret, lovingly called Henri by her family and friends, was born in Webster, Kentucky in 1948. She is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Sue and Don Geimer of Marshfield, MO and Joyce and James...
Isabelle Duke
Jul 6, 2025
DUKE, Isabelle Brooks, 97, died peacefully, July 6, 2025, at home. A life-long Goochland resident, she was born to Ernest and Laura Attkisson Brooks and was the widow of George W. Duke after 55 years of marriage. Grateful for her life are her descendants: daughters Linda (Roland) and Kathleen (David), 6 grandsons, and 10 great-grandchildren. She loved history and was...
Ruby Schumaker
Jul 6, 2025
We are saddened by the loss of Ruby Louise (Glenn) Schumaker, of Palmyra, Virginia, who left us on the morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the age of 98. She passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with cancer for the fifth time. Born January 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Sadie Swortzel Glenn and George...
Olive Hollins
Jul 5, 2025
Olive Hicks Hollins, 94, of Sandy Hook, VA, passed away at home on July 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, and her grandson, Andrew. She is survived by her children David (Susan), Mark (Susan) and Steve (Pam), her grandchildren Katherine (Mike), Daniel (Ashley), Michael, Tristan (Maggie), Weston, Samantha and Becky, and her great grandchildren Peyton,...
Clarence Howard LeSueur
Jul 4, 2025
Clarence Howard LeSueur, 88, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away on July 4, 2025. Clarence was born on January 2, 1937, in Arvonia, Virginia, to Caroline and Overton LeSueur.
He is preceded in death by the absolute love of his life Fay Smith LeSueur, his mother and father, and his nephew Richard Wootten. He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Bagby (Robbie);...
John McLaughlin
Jul 2, 2025
Johnny McLaughlin would have described himself as evidence of God’s grace. He will be remembered by his family as being strong, generous, fearless, and charismatic. However, instead of taking credit for his gifts, he would give all honor and glory to God, though this wasn’t always the case. Johnny, being the fighter that he was, tried his best to figure...
Kimberly Winston
Jun 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kimberly Mellon Winston
Kimberly Mellon Winston, age 62, of Shannon Hill, VA. passed away peacefully on Monday June 30th At her home. A devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, she was known for her boundless compassion, unwavering strength, and the warmth she brought into every room.
She found joy in the simplest of pleasures, digging her hands...
Barbara Lacy
Jun 25, 2025
Barbara Bransford Lacy passed away at Matthews Glen Retirement Community in Matthews, North Carolina, on June 25, 2025. Mrs. Lacy was born on December 8, 1925, in Cohasset, Virginia, to the late Hunter McGuire Bransford and Thelma Harwell Bransford.
Mrs. Lacy attended Fluvanna County Public Schools, graduating from the high school in 1943. She then attended Averitt College and graduated in...



