Obituaries

Violet Mason Barkley of North Chesterfield, Virginia died in her sleep on July 20, 2022.  She was 75 years old.   Violet was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1947.  She was the daughter of Reverend Wallace Mason and Violet Hamilton Mason. After graduation from the...

Daniel Wayne Melton, precious baby boy of Chad Melton and Chelsea Quay, left this world on Monday, July 18, 2022 to rest in eternal peace in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Born at 2:12pm on June 24, 2021, Daniel weighed 4 lbs 14 oz and was 16.5 inches long. During...

Nancy Ann Henton, 77, entered peacefully through the gates of heaven on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born June 16, 1945, and raised in Mamaroneck, New York.  Nancy was the daughter of the late Jacob Goode and Aurora Mcgraw-Goode.  She is survived by her husband Michael...

Mechanicsville, VA — Roger Darrell Fling, age 77, returned to his heavenly home on June 30th, 2022 after a valiant battle with a long-term illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Roger...

Richard James Orlett, 61 of Bowling Green, Virginia passed away on June 29, 2022 of natural causes.  Richard was born on January 7, 1961 to Paul and Aleda Orlett in San Diego, California. He served in the United States Marine Corps. In the last few years, he sold...

Edward Harris Lane III, 60 of Chesterfield Virginia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  Eddie was survived by his mother, Mildred Watson (Lee Watson, Sr.), Edward H. Lane, Jr. (Shirley Lane), brothers and sisters, Calvin Morris, Robin Morris, Pamela...

Raymond “call me Ray” Woodcock passed away on June 28, 2022 from recently diagnosed cancer that was not able to be treated.  Raymond is survived by his wife of 64 years Barbara, daughters Rebecca Sothoron (Kenny, Kelly, Joe, Garrett) and Susan Tisdale, (Richard,...

Gregory Whitney Kirtley, Sr., 62 of Richmond, Virginia left us surrounded by his family on June 26, 2022 after losing his battle with cancer.  Greg was predeceased by his parents, Dolly Huffer Kirtley Childress and James M. Kirtley, Sr. He is survived by his children...

Eugene “Gene” Beard, was born November 5, 1944 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to the late Mary (Coles) and Harry Beard. He entered eternal rest on Friday, June 10, 2022. The youngest of his seven siblings, Gene is preceded in death by his elder brothers Harry, James,...

Lumpkin, Walter Beverly, (Bubba) died peacefully June 14, 2022 at home on his 82nd birthday.  Bubba was predeceased by his parents Walter G. and Nannie C. Lumpkin and his sister, AnnMarie Burks.  He is survived by his 2 children, daughter, Michelle L. Spencer (Jon),...

Ruth Ann Harmon Manson of Locust Grove, VA. passed away peacefully on Thursday June 16, 2022 at Virginia Hospice Center in Arlington, Va at the age of 61. Ruth was born on February 10, 1961 in Fredericksburg, VA to Corda Keen Harmon and the late Charlie Keen. Ruth...

Kenneth L. Webb, 91 died on May 25, 2022, after a short illness.  Dr. Webb was born on July 18, 1930, in Old Fort, Ohio to John and Vera Webb.  He received his A.B. from Antioch College and his Master’s and Ph. D from Ohio State University.  He was Chancellor...