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Russell A. Johnston
Jan 5, 2026
Russell Alexander Johnston, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Richmond, VA, at the age of ninety-five.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of seventy-three years, Harriet White Johnston, his parents John and Lula Johnston, his brothers Wray and Paul, his sister Ruby, and his great-grandson, Asher Pleasants.
Russell...
Elizabeth Gloria Gibson
Jan 4, 2026
Elizabeth “Gloria” Gibson left her earthly home at age 80, in Goochland County. Gloria was born on May 14, 1945 and raised by her parents James and Callie Houston. Gloria is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, William “Danny” Gibson, and their children, Danny and Brian. Gloria joins their youngest son, Douglas, in Heaven. One of Gloria’s greatest...
Henry Worrell
Jan 1, 2026
Henry Lee Worrell, 85, of Goochland, Virginia ran to meet Jesus on his birthday, January 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hadley and Ocie Worrell, and his brother, Roy Worrell. He is survived by his wife “old lady” of 62 years, Lynda Hanks Worrell, daughters Sharon Swift, Lisa Worrell, Amy Bowles (Thomas), and Lesley Nicholas (Kevin),...
Robert Andrew "Randy" Vasold
Dec 29, 2025
Robert Andrew “Randy” Vasold had a life of many complexities. Born in Lynchburg, VA in 1947, the red-haired, feisty son of Helen “Shirley” Thompson Vasold and Robert Alton “Andy” Vasold, Randy sought to live life differently than many would expect.
After completing high school (George Washington High, Danville, VA), Randy joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. Upon return...
Gregory Scott Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Gregory Scott Smith passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home in Virginia with his wife by his side. He was 70 years old.
Greg was the son of Oney Percy Smith, M.D., and Gloria Tetrault Smith and brother to Tracey Lauren Smith, all of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Regina “Gina” Quigley; his sister Sharron...
Irene Thurston Newton
Dec 22, 2025
Irene T. Newton, born on April 5, 1925, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Troy, Virginia, surrounded by love and cherished memories.
Irene was welcomed into eternity by her loving parents, Walter P. and Laura T. Thurston, her brothers, Walter and Carl Thurston, her devoted husband, Joseph M. Newton, her son, Donald Newton, and her...
Dorothy Christine "Tina" Newton Hilbert
Dec 18, 2025
Tina passed away on her birthday, December 18th, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her parents, Curtis and Eva Newton, sister, Betty Jane Newton Turner, and husband, John William (Bill) Hilbert. She is survived by daughter, Gayle Taylor (Jeff) and son, Hunter Hilbert (Laura); grandchildren Meredith Hodges (John), Kyle Taylor (Bethany), Sean Hilbert, Brett Hilbert (Emily), Jason Hilbert,...
Betty Morrison Richardson
Dec 10, 2025
Betty Morrison Richardson, 81, of Palmyra, Va., died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. She was born in Goochland County, Va. to Bessie and Lee Morrison. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William C. (Billy) Richardson, and a sister, Barbara Pfeiffer of Cumberland, Va., a son, Curtis Lee Richardson, and a daughter, Hope Richardson Jones....
Sylvia Maxine McDaniel
Dec 7, 2025
Sylvia “Maxine” McDaniel, born May 28, 1934, in Piso, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home in Mechanicsville, Virginia on December 7, 2025, at the age of 91, with her children Charles and Lynn by her side. She lived a long and meaningful life, defined by her deep love for her husband of 53 years, her children, grandchildren, and her...
Gail Lee Cawthorne
Dec 6, 2025
Gail Lee Cawthorne, 74, of Palmyra, Virginia passed away peacefully at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital on December 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in District of Columbia on March 16, 1951, to Edward and Belva Lee.
Gail lived in Maryland the first few years of her life before her family settled down in Franconia, Virginia. She graduated from Thomas Edison...
Charlotte Cobb Baker
Dec 4, 2025
Charlotte Cobb Baker, 89, of Fluvanna, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Born June 21, 1936, in Fluvanna County, Charlotte was predeceased by the love of her life Eugene (Gene) J. Baker; her parents Andrew Winn Cobb Sr. and Virginia Herndon Cobb; her brother Andrew Winn Cobb Jr. and his wife Jane; and her nephew Cecil Cobb.
She was...
Carolyn Bess
Nov 30, 2025
Carolyn Bess, aged 83, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born on January 31, 1942, Carolyn was the cherished daughter of Paul Waren Dennis and Nellie Gray Gipson.
She is survived by her devoted sons Thomas Yancey, and his wife Phyllis, Dennis Yancey, Stacy Bess and wife Rachel; her daughter Michelle Clifton; her brother, TC Hall and...
Rose Puffenbarger
Nov 30, 2025
Rose Puffenbarger, aged 78, of Gum Spring, Virginia, passed away on November 30, 2025. Born on December 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Charles Edward Rose and Grace Virginia Phillips.
Rose is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Bruce Puffenbarger; her son Ashby E. Seay and his wife Barbara; her brother, Phillip Rose, and his wife, Betty; her...
Nancy Queen
Nov 28, 2025
Nancy Lee Queen, 79, born April 25, 1946, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Nancy was born in Washington, D.C. to William Parker and Dorothy (Turnbull) Parker Davis, Nancy was also raised by her stepfather, Ralph Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather—Dorothy Davis, William Parker, and Ralph Davis—as well as her siblings Wayne Turnbull, Mary...
James Edward Cooke
Nov 25, 2025
Lt. JAMES EDWARD “Jim” COOKE, Henrico County Fire Department (ret.), passed away peacefully in his home on November 25, 2025.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Janice Elaine Smith Cooke, and by his three sisters, Dallys Marie Cooke Pfeiffer-Clarke, Audrey Nell Cooke Gust, and Margaret Irene Cooke Garlick.
Born July 20, 1940, on the family farm in Cumberland...
Sharon Hostetler Higginbotham
Nov 17, 2025
Sharon Hostetler Higginbotham, 68, of Troy, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 13, 1957, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Sharon spent her childhood and early adult years in Richmond, Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of John Curtis Hostetler and Mildred Meldene Stewart and was lovingly guided through life by...
John R. Moore Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
John R. Moore, Jr., 91, of Columbia, Virginia passed away on November 11th, 2025.
His funeral service will take place 12:00pm Friday, November 21st at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3845 Shannon Hill Road, Columbia, with a visitation to be held an hour prior to the service, beginning at 11:00am. Interment to immediately follow at a private family cemetery, 2995 Community House...
Mary P. Slack
Nov 11, 2025
On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, Mary Alice Prestridge Slack returned to the side of her beloved husband and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mary was born on October 10th, 1940, in Poplarville, Mississippi, to the late George and Hilda Prestridge. During her teen years, she felt the Lord calling her to missions and committed to serving...
Jerry Wayne Bailey
Nov 5, 2025
Jerry Wayne Bailey, 74, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on November 5, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Payne Bailey; three children, Tracie Bailey Wooten (Jimmy), Joseph Christopher Stanley (Stephanie), and Sharon Bailey Ashley (Seth); and five grandchildren; Joseph Andrew Stanley, Rachael Emerson Stanley, Tabitha Marie Stanley, James Christensen Ashley, and Jacob Bailey Ashley. He is also survived...
Bruce Stiles
Nov 3, 2025
Bruce Eric Stiles, aged 71, of Louisa County, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on July 8, 1954, Bruce was the son of the late Mildred Margaret Lorenz Stiles and John Joseph Stiles. He is survived by his devoted wife, Katherine Louise Sheridan Stiles, and his cherished children: John Stiles,...
