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Patricia Chandler
Oct 22, 2026
Patricia Lee Chandler, 86 of Bremo Bluff, Virginia passed away October 22, 2026. She was born in Neptune, New Jersey and lived in Wall Township before moving to Bremo Bluff, Virginia in 2002.
She was a Wall Township bus driver before becoming a Certified Medical Assistant. Her hobbies included: bowling, gardening, reading, traveling, and playing video games with grandkids.
She was preceded...
Erik Gustafson
Oct 19, 2026
Erik Polfelt Gustafson, 66, of Palmyra, Virginia. departed this life Monday October 19th, 2026. Erik was born in Denver, Colorado to Tor Bjorn and Ebba Polfelt on November 12, 1959.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Helen Varga Gustafson, son Ted Polfelt and wife Lindsay, grandchildren Natalie, Taylor and Ryland of Roanoke, Va. Daughter Jessica Polfelt Hosack...
Richard "Tommy" Rigsby, Sr.
Oct 19, 2026
Richard Thomas Rigsby, Sr, known as Tommy Rigsby to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, after an extended illness.
He was born on June 21, 1950, as the youngest child of Lloyd C. Rigsby and Lucille (Ladd) Rigsby in Baltimore, MD. Tommy was a man who prided himself on service to his country and to...
Faye Martin Burkett
Oct 13, 2026
Faye Martin Burkett, of Gum Spring, Virginia, was called to her heavenly home on October 13, 2026.
Born on March 28, 1951 to Kermit and Elizabeth Martin, Faye was a beacon of love and kindness to those around her. A lifelong resident of Gum Spring, Faye found joy in her hometown and was an active member of the Gum Spring United...
Richard Hunt Rose Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
Richard Hunt “Dick” Rose Jr., 93, of Carysbrook, Va., passed away on October 7. He is survived by his wife Julia Borden Neal Rose.
He was born in Richmond on April,15 1933, to the late Richard Hunt Rose and Ruth Houser Rose. He was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Seay Hillsman and his brothers David Franklin Rose (Susan) and...
Peggy Beasley James
Oct 6, 2026
Our dearly beloved Peggy Beasley James, 69, of Louisa, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2026.
Born on September 6, 1957, Peggy was the daughter of the late Lucille and James Addison Beasley, Sr.
Peggy was a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, loving sister, and dear friend to many. Above all else, family was at the heart of her...
Marie Small Daniels
Oct 4, 2026
Marie Small Daniels of Goochland, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4th, 2026, and we trust she heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, John Lewis and Thelma C. Small.
Marie is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Thomas Daniels; sons, James (Sondra)...
Steven Alan Jones
Oct 2, 2026
Steven Alan Jones, 39 of Gloucester, Virginia passed away on October 2, 2026.
He is survived by his parents, Mark and Kim Jones; his brother Christopher (Heather); his nephew Chase; his fiancée Kimber Stoffel; his Grandmother Shirley Cottrell, his Aunts Robin Tarr; Diane Howell (Brian) and his Uncle Chuck Cottrell (Joanne) and cousins.
Steven had a love of music and enjoyed playing...
Richard Terrell
Sep 22, 2026
Richard Allen Terrell, a former Air Force officer, award-winning advertising creator and loving husband, died September 22, 2026, at his home in Goochland, Va. He was 79.
Rick loved to tell stories and jokes. Jokes he would tell his mom would have her cracking up. Even when he was in the hospital, Rick and his brother-in-law told each other jokes just...
Margorae Freimuth
Sep 20, 2026
Margorae Pat Freimuth was born in Wisconsin on September 10, 1946, to Michael Joseph Ceicilia and Idamae Velva Stuck. Margo was a very resilient, independent person who overcame several obstacles including a brain tumor where she lost the sight of one eye but never lost sight of her dreams.
Margo made a positive influence for so many people across the globe...
Gary Wayne Shull Sr.
Sep 16, 2026
Gary Wayne Shull Sr., 71, of Troy Va lost his battle with Cancer on September 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by his Family.
Gary is survived by his wife of 52 years, Merica Jo Shull; his Daughter Sabrina Shull Lamb (Rodney Lamb); his Son, Gary Wayne Shull Jr., (Sandra Shull); His grandchildren: Justin Kyle Lamb (Tori), Kassandra Marie Shull, Gary...
Paul Roger Neal
Sep 14, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family shares the passing of Paul Neal from Columbia, Va. Paul was born in Danville, Virginia in 1957 to Juanoka (Eller) Lumpkin.
Paul passed away three days after suffering a medical emergency while behind the wheel of his car, ultimately succumbing to the injuries he sustained. Though Paul’s passing came unexpectedly, those that knew...
Patricia Pryor Smart
Sep 14, 2026
Patrica Glenn Pryor Smart
Our Mom/Little Mema met Jesus on September 14th and is now dancing barefoot in the garden of all gardens! She is survived by her daughters, Kim Sanders (Tom) and Jodie Smart; Her Grandson, the Apple of Her Eye, Casey Barden (Kindal); her three precious Great-Grand Girls, Kinzie, Klara and Karis; her brother Malcolm Pryor (Ann) and a...
Iva Jean Cutright
Sep 14, 2026
We announce the passing of Iva Jean Cutright(Glen Allen, Virginia), who passed away on September 14, 2026 at the age of 89. Iva will be remembered as a dedicated mom and grandmother who enjoyed life. She helped everyone without being asked and never said no to anyone who needed help. And there was no quit in her.
She was predeceased by...
Persse Keck Deverell III
Sep 12, 2026
Persse Keck Deverell, III, “Buddy” was born on March 1,1942 and unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Persse Keck Deverell, Jr; his mother, Susan Farnham Deverell; and his sister, Leora Deverell Blanton.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Austin Deverell, and his four children: son Chris Deverell (Amy); daughters Brent Chambless (Mark)...
Frances Byers
Sep 7, 2026
Frances May West Byers, (111 years old) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2026, at Our Lady of Hope in Henrico County, Virginia.
Frances was preceded in death by her father Hugh Spotswood West Sr. mother Addie May Hall West and her husband John Franklin (Frank) Byers Sr.
She had 7 children; Thomas Cody Byers (deceased) (wife Sally),...
Geraldine Marks
Sep 7, 2026
Geraldine Marks, lovingly known as Geri, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on March 25, 1956, to the late John and Catherine Tighe.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis Marks, and her brother, Timothy Tighe. She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory.
She is...
Arlene Cope Salaverria
Aug 30, 2026
Arlene Cope Salaverria passed peacefully in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 30, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on September 16, 1949, in Ithaca, New York to James and Laverne Cope.
She is preceded by her parents, and sisters Geraldine Cope Smethurst, Sharlene Cope and Darlene Cope. She is survived by her devoted husband Jose Miguel Salaverria, daughter...
Victoria Martinez
Aug 25, 2026
Victoria Martinez of Ashburn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Goochland, Virginia. She was 96 years old.
Victoria or “Nena,” as she was affectionately known, was born on April 6th, 1930, in the small town of Nueva Paz, Cuba. She was the daughter of the late Telesforo Yreno Pagés Hector and Antolina Romero Jorge....
Bryan Edward Layne
Aug 23, 2026
Bryan Edward Layne, known as “Ed,” passed away on August 22, 2026, in Henrico, VA at the age of 86. Ed was born July 19, 1940 at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond, VA. He grew up in Powhatan and played football, baseball and basketball at Powhatan High School, where his nickname was ”jughead.” Ed earned a B.A. in History from...
