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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ernest James Bruce
Feb 25, 2019
On February 25, 2019, Ernest Bruce was called to his eternal home. Born April 15, 1919, Ernest was the oldest child born to the late Robert H. and Rosa L. Bruce.
Ernest attended Hollywood School in Kents Store, VA. Being that there were no high schools in the area for blacks at the time, Ernest completed his...
Constance Annette Johnson
Feb 22, 2019
It's with sincere regret that D. D. Watson Mortician announce the passing of Ms. Constance "Connie " Johnson, 50, of Louisa, on Friday, February 22,2019 at UVA Medical Center.
No services are being planned at this time.
Rena Elizabeth Garland
Feb 13, 2019
One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is the death of a loved one. God's Holy Words inform us that no man knows the day or the hour, so we have to live each day holy and preparing for our departure. The Bible tells us that our citizenship is in Heaven, and from it we await...
Alma Price
Feb 10, 2019
Alma Price, 81 of Louisa, VA, widow of Willard M. Price Jr. departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at The Laurels of Charlottesville.
She was born December 15, 1937 to the late Arsey and Gertie Price of Louisa, VA. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister. ...
Paul Cheyenne Crawford
Feb 9, 2019
Paul Cheyenne Crawford departed this life on February 9, 2019. He was born October 7, 1997 to Amanda L. Crawford and Robert L. Johnson, III.
Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents, Brenda J. Shelton and Stanley Paulemus Crawford.
He attended and graduated from Louisa High School in 2016. Paul was a hardworking young...
Adrene Lois Rivera
Feb 4, 2019
Adrene Lois Jefferson Rivera, 81, passed away after a long battle with conic illness on February 4, 2019 at Trinity Care Center in Round Rock, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Clara Bell Smith Jefferson, one of the nine children they were blessed to have.
For 81 years, she lived a blessed life...
Melvin Odell Jackson, Sr.
Jan 27, 2019
Melvin Odell Jackson, Sr., 85 of Mineral, Virginia died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the descendant's residence in Mineral, Virginia. He was the husband of the late Nannie Viola Trevant Jackson.
He attended Louisa County Public Schools.
He was a Veteran served as a SP4 E-4 in the Army from 1955 until 1958.
...Elisha Alexander Parker, Jr.
Jan 24, 2019
On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Elisha Alexander Parker, Jr., affectionately known as 'Lil Elisha, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. Although our hearts are saddened and heavy, we concur that God only takes the best.
Elisha, was born on March 23, 1977 to his parents Elisha Parker Sr. and Rose Mary Thomasson. He...
Nannie Ruth Bates
Jan 24, 2019
Nannie Ruth Gordon Johnson Bates, the only daughter of six children born to the late Collie and Louise Cook Johnson entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home in Mineral, Virginia on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was with us for 86 years, born on March 28, 1932 in Cuckoo, Virginia . At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ...
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