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John Melvin Mickens

John Melvin Mickens

Jan 24, 2020

John Melvin Mickens, 73 of Mineral, Virginia died on Friday, January 24, 2020

Born Monday, March 4, 1946 in Louisa, Virginia , he was the son of the late Cornelius Motee Mickens and Louise Hunter Mickens.

Surviving are daughters, Michelle Johnson, Dana Shelton and LaToya Jackson, two brothers, Cornelius Morris Mickens and George Henry Mickens,...

Herman Randolph Coleman

Herman Randolph Coleman

Jan 21, 2020

Bumpass -

Herman Randolph Coleman, age 67 of Bumpass, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at Henrico Doctors Hospital – Parham.

He was born on Friday May 30, 1952 to the late Irving Coleman and Martha EdDora Williams Coleman. He was the fifth child born to his parents. He...

Mary Elizabeth Dandridge

Mary Elizabeth Dandridge

Jan 20, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Dandridge entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 20, 2020 at her residence in Henrico, VA. She was born on July 13, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Alice Thomas and Frederick Evans.

She was a 1956 graduate of Germantown High School in Philadelphia, PA.

In 1957, she united into holy matrimony...

Rev. James William Wright, Sr.

Rev. James William Wright, Sr.

Jan 17, 2020

Pastor James William Wright, Sr., 83, of Charlottesville, VA went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on January 17, 2020, at Piedmont of the Hospice in Charlottesville, VA.

He was the son of the late Deacon John H. Wright and Mrs. Edith W. Wright.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...

Pastor Patricia Anna Whindleton

Pastor Patricia Anna Whindleton

Jan 12, 2020

Reverend Patricia Jordan Whindleton peacefully entered eternal rest at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  She was born February 18, 1946 in Esmont, Virginia and was the youngest of twelve children born to the late Deacon General Washington Jordan and Reverend Rebecca Monroe Jordan.  She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Stanley, Monroe, Bristol, Herman, Charles,...

James Sylvester Ragland

James Sylvester Ragland

Dec 31, 2019

James Sylvester Ragland, ("Dickie"), 78, of Louisa passed away on  Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at University of Virginia Medical Center.

He was born on July 19, 1941 in Louisa County, the son of the late Lee Ragland and Rosa B. Johnson. He was a member of Foster Creek Baptist Church, Louisa, Virginia.

James was preceded...

Pearl Lena Thurston

Pearl Lena Thurston

Dec 22, 2019

Pearl Lena (Stewart) Thurston, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at approximately 6:00 a.m. in her home surrounded by two of her dedicated daughters, Lisa and Naomi LaVerne. Pearl, a lifetime resident of Louisa, VA, was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Charles and Pearl Stewart. She accepted Christ as her Savior when she...

Mary Lou Hughes

Mary Lou Hughes

Dec 20, 2019

Mary Lou Poindexter Hughes, born on April 18, 1921 in Louisa to the late Alexander Poindexter Sr. and Martha Fortune Poindexter, peacefully received her angel wings on December 20, 2019, in Woodbridge.  Her final days were surrounded by family who she loved and touched in so many ways.  She is proceeded in death by her husband, Johnnie Hughes Sr.;...

Myron Marquell Fountain

Myron Marquell Fountain

Dec 7, 2019

Myron Marquell Fountain, 40, affectionately known as "Boochie", began his eternal transition from his earthly labor on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born on November 27, 2019 in Louisa, Virginia to his loving and devoted parents: Patricia Fountain and Steven Harris of Gordonsville, Va.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Makayla...

Larry James Houchens

Larry James Houchens

Dec 6, 2019

Larry James Houchens, 65 of Mineral, VA, was born April 7, 1954 in Albemarle County, VA.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Houchens and Bertha Henson. Larry moved to his eternal home, on December 6, 2019.

Larry, who was affectionately known as "Slick", "Worm" or "Skinny" was educated in Louisa County Public School systems....

Patricia Louise Ragland

Patricia Louise Ragland

Dec 2, 2019

Patricia (Pat) Louise Ragland, the fourth of 13 children of the late Cora Louise Ragland and Ferdinand Vanderbilt Ragland, transitioned this life on December 2, 2019  at the Hospice of the Piedmont, Northridge .  She began her earthly journey on November 15, 1944.  She was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister.

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Frankie Lee Williams

Frankie Lee Williams

Nov 21, 2019

Frankie Lee Williams was born on November 12, 1949, to the late Howard and Frances Williams in Louisa, Virginia. Frankie went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence.

Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Gloria Ann Williams, Mamie Williams, and Alreatha Butler and one brother, Clarence...

Harriett Jeanette Parrish

Harriett Jeanette Parrish

Nov 17, 2019

After a courageous three-decade long battle with cancer, Harriett Jeanette Farrar Parrish gained her wings on November 17, 2019 with her family by her side . She leaves behind her husband, George Parrish, and her son, Brian Parrish.

On January 26, 1953, James Harry Farrar and Willie Jane Farrar welcomed to the world their first-born child of...

Frederika R Braxton

Frederika R Braxton

Nov 11, 2019

Frederika Renee Braxton. was called from earthly labor to eternal rest at the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Frederika, better known as Rika, was born on January 25, 1963, in Nebraska to Frederick & Mildred Braxton.

Rika was baptized at the Nazareth Baptist...

Gina Michelle Roberts

Gina Michelle Roberts

Nov 9, 2019

It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of Ms. Gina Michelle Roberts, 47, a resident of Louisa, who passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

A full obituary and service details will be announced later.

Shelia Ann Waddy

Shelia Ann Waddy

Nov 3, 2019

Shelia Ann Waddy, 49 entered into the joy of her Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born September 16, 1970 in Charlottesville, VA to Thomas and Gloria (Price) Waddy Jr.  She graduated from Fluvanna County Public Schools and Piedmont Virginia Community College.  She worked for Albemarle County for 27 years as manager of the Albemarle Resource Center....

Marcus Marvin Mills

Marcus Marvin Mills

Oct 26, 2019

Marcus Marvin Mills, 35 of Charlottesville departed this life, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Sentra Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia.  Marcus Marvin Mills was born February 9, 1984 at the University Hospital to Lewis E. Mills Jr. and Marylin Felton.  He was educated and graduated from Fluvanna High school.  After graduation from Fluvanna High School, he resided in Charlottesville Virginia. ...

John Overton Collins

John Overton Collins

Oct 24, 2019

John Overton Collins,78, transitioned home at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond, Virginia on October 24, 2019, at 9:35 PM. John was a native of Louisa County and was the 5 th child of 8 children to the late Joseph and Gussie Collins.

John Overton Collins, "Pork Chop", as called by some people, was born on December 5, 1940. He...

Mary Williams Lindsay

Mary Williams Lindsay

Oct 23, 2019

Mary Frances Williams Lindsay. was called from earthly labor to eternal rest at her residence in Unionville, VA, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

Frances was born on March 11, 1957, in Louisa, VA, to the late Calvin & Bessie Lewis Williams.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Anita Lindsay; 2...

Barbara Lee Holt

Barbara Lee Holt

Oct 21, 2019

A Time to Born

Barbara Lee (Hill) Holt, our loved one, a kind, nurturing, loving and compassionate person who never knew a stranger, opened the book of life on July 4, 1949.

A Time For Every Purpose Under the Heavens

Barbara joined First Baptist Church, Louisa, Virginia at an...

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