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Loretta Ransom Courtney

Loretta Ransom Courtney

Nov 26, 2016

Loretta Ranson Courtney, 65, pass away Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. Loretta was born on August 21, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Isaac and Maude Ransom. Upon the profession of her faith, she was baptized and joined the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Germantown High School in 1969. Growing up, she and...

Dorothy Marie Christmas

Dorothy Marie Christmas

Nov 23, 2016

Dorothy Marie Christmas, 57 of Gordonsville, Virginia entered into Heaven's Gates on November 23, 2016. Dorothy was born on August 23, 1959 to Phillip and the late Gracie Carter of Fluvanna County, Virginia. She grew up in Fluvanna and attended Fluvanna County Public Schools. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Gracie Carter; her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Francis...

Hortense Gordon Lewis

Hortense Gordon Lewis

Nov 13, 2016

Hortense Josephine Catherine Gordon Lewis went home to be with the Lord on the morning of November 13, 2016 at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Hortense, affectionately known as "Aunt Tiny" was born on September 24, 1928 in Frederick Hall, VA and was the sixth child born to the late John and Josephine Williams Gordon. She...

Shirley Henson Mills

Shirley Henson Mills

Nov 11, 2016

Shirley Yvonne Henson Mills, 60 departed life on November 11, 2016 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville Virginia. Shirley was born May 28, 1956 the daughter of the late Otis Sr. and Lydia Green Henson. Shirley joined Rising Sun Baptist Church at an early age. She was preceded in death by two sisters Mildred Ann Green and Dorothy Mae Butler....

Jo-Anne Nelson King Whalen

Jo-Anne Nelson King Whalen

Nov 4, 2016

Jo-Anne Dawn King Whalen was born on February 11, 1960 to Faith Morandus and Twyman J. Nelson in Boston, Massachusetts. Jo-Anne grew up in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts. She grew up in the Catholic Church and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church. It was there she chose her confirmation name as "Dawn". Jo-Anne graduated from Boston Technical High School...

Gertrude Wickham Moore

Gertrude Wickham Moore

Oct 13, 2016

Gertrude Wickham Moore transitioned to be with The Lord on Thursday October 13, 2016 at Dogwood Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Orange, Virginia. Mrs. Moore was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Ben and Lelia Wickham in Louisa County, Virginia on December 28, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Moore Sr., son, Thomas Moore...

Kelly Randolph Jones

Kelly Randolph Jones

Oct 9, 2016

Kelly Randolph Jones, 78 of Louisa, Virginia died on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at residence. Born Wednesday, May 11, 1938 in Louisa, Virginia , he was the son of the late Kelly William Jones and the late Dorothy Williams Jones. He was the husband of the late Arlene Johnson Jones. He attended Louisa County Public Schools. Surviving are sons, Brunson...

Eunice L Jones

Eunice L Jones

Oct 9, 2016

Eunice L Jones, 52 of Louisa, Virginia died on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at her residence. Born Sunday, July 26, 1964 in Louisa, Virginia , she was the daughter of the late Kelly R Jones and Arlene Johnson Jones. She was a graduate of Louisa County High School. Eunice was a member of Peach Grove Baptist Church. Surviving one daughter,...

Ruth Virginia Carter

Ruth Virginia Carter

Oct 4, 2016

Ruth Virginia Coleman Carter was born almost a century ago in Louisa County. Ruth was born on January 1, 1919, destined to create a pathway of love and compassion. Ruth spoke often about her youth with her six siblings who were born to Elmore Coleman and Lucy Jones Coleman. They were: Essie Ellis, Ernest Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman White, Thelma Beauzzard,...

William Woodrow Mcghee

William Woodrow Mcghee

Oct 3, 2016

William Woodrow McGhee of Louisa, Virginia was born May 25, 1922 and departed this life on October 3, 2016 at age 94. He was the son of the late Alex and Susie (Scott) McGhee. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella Baskfield McGhee and son Ervin Woodrow McGhee. He leaves to cherish his memory his two daughters, Beverly...

Rev. Dr. George Washington Mclaughlin

Rev. Dr. George Washington Mclaughlin

Aug 30, 2016

Dr. George Washington McLaughlin, a Soldier for Justice" Dr. George W. McLaughlin slipped peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Hospice House of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA. George was born on February 14, 1932 to the late Luther and Maggie McLaughlin. He was also preceded in death by his nine beloved siblings. He was a product...

Harry Edward "Billy" Johnson

Harry Edward "Billy" Johnson

Aug 22, 2016

Harry Edward "Billy" Johnson, 68, of Louisa, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Martha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville, VA. He was born on October 28, 1947 to Burley and Norma Johnson in Louisa, Virginia. He was preceded in death by both his parents and two brothers, Thomas and Freddie Johnson and a sister Louise Wise. He attended Louisa County Public Schools...

Leroy Mitchell Thurston, Jr

Leroy Mitchell Thurston, Jr

Aug 19, 2016

Leroy Mitchell Thurston, Jr., 72, oldest child and only son of the late Leroy M. Thurston, Sr., and Evelyn Everline Willis Thurston was born on August 21, 1943 in Louisa, Virginia. Mitchell departed this life on Friday, August 19, 2016 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister, JoAnne. At...

Deborah Ann Jones

Deborah Ann Jones

Aug 16, 2016

Deborah Ann Jones fell asleep in death at her home in Louisa County on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016. Debra was born on October 7th, 1953 in Louisa County, VA to George Morris Sr., and Alice Pendleton Morris. She moved to Philadelphia, PA at the age of 3, graduated from Olney High School with outstanding awards and honors, with a goal...

Carolyn Ann Chambers

Carolyn Ann Chambers

Aug 10, 2016

Carolyn Ann Chambers peacefully slipped into eternal rest on August 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 23, 1948, the second of six children born to William Pace Sr. and Florence Harris Pace. Carolyn joined the Philippi Christian Church at an early age. She was a devoted member. Her delight was in the Lord. She attended school...

Michelle Coleman

Michelle Coleman

Aug 10, 2016

Michelle Coleman, 54, of Louisa, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at UVA Medical Center Charlottesville, VA. Memorial services were held on Thursday, August 18, 2016.

Theresa Virgie Steele

Theresa Virgie Steele

Aug 5, 2016

Theresa Virgie Steele, passed away at home on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1:47 p.m. after a battle with lewy body dementia. Theresa was born on January 21, 1933 to Goldie and Eulalia Chisley, in Charles County, Maryland. She married Wardell Steele, Sr. on August 16, 1953 in Washington D. C. To this union, seven children were born. A wonderful...

Annie Doreatha Green Moore

Annie Doreatha Green Moore

Jul 8, 2016

Deacon Annie D. (Sue) Moore 86, departed this life on the evening of July 8, 2016, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Annie was born September 17, 1929 the daughter of the late Willie and Mildred Johnson Green. Annie joined the Rising Sun Baptist Church at an early age. After joining holy matrimony with Arthur, they moved to...

Priscilla Earleen Jackson Gross

Priscilla Earleen Jackson Gross

Jul 7, 2016

Priscilla Earleen Jackson Gross was born on October 1, 1962 in Albemarle County, VA, to the late Andrew Jackson and Lorraine Waller Jackson. She joined the Rising sun Baptist Church at an early age. She was always smiling, laughing and telling jokes, whenever, people gathered around her. She loved her mother, sister, brothers, nieces and nephews. She, especially loved her...

Connie Adelle Johnson Trice

Connie Adelle Johnson Trice

Jun 25, 2016

Connie Adelle Johnson Trice's sun set in her physical life on Saturday morning, June 25, 2016. Connie was born on February 2, 1957 to the late Arthur Odell and Florence Beatrice Williams Johnson. She was affectionately known and loved as, "Ms. Connie", "Grandma Connie", "Momma Trice", "Chocolate Drop", "Ky-nie", "Cupcake" and simply, "Mom". Connie faithfully served as a nurse for...

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