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Catherine Eugenia Lucas

Catherine Eugenia Lucas

Jun 4, 2019

Catherine Eugenia Lucas, a kind, loving and devoted cousin, opened the book of life on April 12, 1925.

She joined the Bethel Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member there until the doors of the church closed. Catherine received her early education from the Louisa Training School. Later,  she relocated to Alexandria, VA, and then...

Barbara Coleman Campbell

Barbara Coleman Campbell

Jun 3, 2019

Barbara Coleman Campbell, 68, affectionately known as 'Cot', entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, June 3rd. She was born on April 27, 1951 in Louisa, VA to the late Clevious Wilmore Coleman and Thelma Winn Coleman.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Theresa Coleman, and two...

Thomas Asher Clay

Thomas Asher Clay

Jun 2, 2019

It is with sincere regret that we announce the death of Mr. Thomas Asher Clay, 37, of Troy, who passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

A full obituary and service details will be announced later.

Isabelle Beatrice Walker

Isabelle Beatrice Walker

May 31, 2019

Isabelle Beatrice Walker, 68, departed this life on May 31, 2019 at age 68. She was born March 25, 1951 to  the late Annie J Walker and the late William H. Henderson. Isabelle attended Louisa County Schools and was a member of Peach Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Isabelle was preceded in death by...

Cornell Astor Gaines, Jr.

Cornell Astor Gaines, Jr.

May 31, 2019

On Friday morning May 31, 2019, Deacon Cornell Astor Gaines, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home. Born to Annie Pearl and Cornell A. Gaines Sr, on May 24, 1947 in Laurel, Mississippi, Cornell was the eldest of their seven children.

Educated in the Laurel public school system, Cornell entered into...

Ben Lewis Thomas

Ben Lewis Thomas

May 30, 2019

Ben Lewis Thomas was born in Hanover County, Virginia on August 1 2, 1940. He was the youngest brother of seven siblings.

He attended Bethany Elementary School and graduated from John M. Gandy High School. He served in the United States Army. Upon his return to Hanover from the service, he worked for a contract company at...

Deacon Thomas Carl Mcghee

Deacon Thomas Carl Mcghee

May 27, 2019

Deacon Thomas C. McGhee was called into eternal rest on May 27, 2019. He was the youngest of 17 children born on September 28, 1935 to the late James C. McGhee and Sophia A. Watson-McGhee. Thomas was raised and educated in Louisa County, VA and graduated from A.G. Richardson High School.

Thomas grew up and lived most...

Ralph George Washington, Sr.

Ralph George Washington, Sr.

May 22, 2019

Ralph George Washington Sr. , 70, of Louisa, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born on February 28, 1949, in Fluvanna County, Virginia, to the late Thomas and Nancy Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Washington; his brothers Thomas George Washington Jr. and Calvin...

James Rondell Timberlake

James Rondell Timberlake

May 12, 2019

James Rondell Timberlake entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

James was born on February 11, 1977 to Julia Mitchell Timberlake and Jewel Timberlake.

He was a native of Louisa County and attended Louisa County Public Schools, graduated high from Charlottesville High School and went on to attend Norfolk State University.

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John Theodore Holland

John Theodore Holland

May 3, 2019

John Theodore Holland, known as "Baldie", departed life on May 3, 2019 at Monroe Nursing Home, Charlottesville VA. John was born to the late John Broadus and Treatie Holland. He was proceeded in death by his brothers Kenneth and Charles Holland.

At an earlier age he accepted Christ. He attended school in Louisa County. He worked as   ...

Robert Leroy Foulks

Robert Leroy Foulks

May 2, 2019

Robert Leroy Foulks (Bobby), 57 of Louisa, VA was called home to be the Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2019 after a short illness.  He was born in Loudon County, VA on April 24, 1962 to the late James Richardson and Mary Ann Foulks.

He was married to the love of his life, Michelle Foulks for 30...

Kenneth Brown Mitchell

Kenneth Brown Mitchell

May 1, 2019

In the comfort of the home he built in Keswick, VA, surrounded by his devoted wife of 64 years and his loving children and grandchildren, Kenneth Brown Mitchell , 89, the youngest of four children born to the late Gordon and Cora Mitchell Sr, peacefully joined his Heavenly Father, his parents, and his three siblings on May...

Rev. Dr. James Arthur Lewis

Rev. Dr. James Arthur Lewis

Apr 29, 2019

The Reverend Doctor James Arthur Lewis, 92, was born on October 11, 1926 in Spotsylvania, Virginia to Leon and Elizabeth Wright Lewis.

He quietly took his heavenly flight, April 29, 2019 at 2:25 pm.

James was proceeded in death by his parents Leon and Elizabeth Wright Lewis, sisters Elizabeth Lewis, Kathleen Rawlings, and Bessie Williams;...

Henry Lee Thornton

Henry Lee Thornton

Apr 23, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Henry Lee Thornton, 78, of Louisa, announces his passing on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Louisa Health & Rehabilitation Center.

A full obituary and service details will be announced later.

Gela Gooch Portee

Gela Gooch Portee

Apr 14, 2019

Gela O. Portee passed away peacefully and suddenly on Sunday, April 14th 2019 at her family home in Louisa Virginia. Born April 16th, 1924, she was daughter to Obie Diah and Byrdella Gooch. She was the last surviving family member of her sisters, Gertie, Anne Ella "Nannie," Jennie Thompson, Ionia Williams, Sallie Spearman and Hattie Sandidge and brothers, Charlie,...

Florence Harris Pace

Florence Harris Pace

Apr 11, 2019

Florence E. Pace peacefully, departed her life on Thursday morning, April 11, 2019 at the home of  her daughter and son-in-law in Ft. Washington, MD.

She was born January 7, 1926 daughter of the late Thomas Monroe and Helen B. Harris.

She was preceded in death by her brother William B. Harris (Big Bill) and...

David Williams

David Williams

Mar 22, 2019

David Williams, 64, of Spotsylvania died Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born Sunday, May 2, 1954 to the late Alton and Adelaide Ponidexter Williams in Spotsylvania County.

David was a member of Orange Grove Baptist Church. David worked at the FMC Plant before starting a professional career as a barber at Roger Walker Barbershop for over...

Riley Donnell Barney

Riley Donnell Barney

Mar 15, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Riley D. Barney, 66, of Mineral, announces his passing on Friday, March 15, 2019 at his residences.

No services are being planned at this time.

Ledrew Winfred Hudson

Ledrew Winfred Hudson

Mar 9, 2019

LeDrew Winfred Hudson , 79, of Springfield, Virginia departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2019 to join his beloved wife Jackie (2008) in the celestial home prepared for them by their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Often named among Arapahoe's favorite sons, LeDrew was born April 18, 1939.

At age 16, LeDrew joined the...

Mary Elizabeth Coleman

Mary Elizabeth Coleman

Mar 3, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Coleman was born to Charlie Lewis and Estell Coleman on September 17, 1927 in Mineral, Virginia. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained a faithful member of Laurel Hill Baptist Church well into her later years. She graduated from Spotsylvania County Public Schools and later returned to Louisa County where she was employed for many...

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