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Silas Owen Houchens

Silas Owen Houchens

Jun 7, 2010

Silas Owen Houchens departed this life on Monday, June 7, 2010 at his home. Silas was born on March 22, 1938 to the late Marie Houchens and Jeffrey Yancey. He was educated in the Louisa County Public Schools in his younger years. In addition to his parents, his twin brother, Paul Houchens and an older brother, Elijah Houchens, preceded Silas...

James Winston Johnson, Sr

James Winston Johnson, Sr

Jun 5, 2010

James W. (Park) Johnson Sr. departed this life on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond, Va. James (Park) joined the Laurel Hill Baptist Church at an early age. He was educated in the Louisa County Public Schools. James (Park) loved the outdoors. Hunting and fishing was one of his favorite past times. James (Park) was born May...

Dayvon Marcus Brewer

Dayvon Marcus Brewer

Jun 1, 2010

Master Dayvon Marcus Brewer, 9, the son of Annette Jones Perkins, of Louisa, VA and Michael Brewer, of Arlington, VA passed away June 1, 2010 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Born on November 3, 2000, in Arlington, VA, Dayvon was a third grader at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. He is survived by his mother and father, nine brothers and...

Rev. Dr. Charles Henry Sims, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Charles Henry Sims, Sr.

May 19, 2010

"…eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love him." I Corinthians 2:9 Charles Henry Sims, Sr. was born on January 22, 1935 in Trevilians, Virginia from the union of Tom and Ruth Sims. He was the youngest of a distinguished family of five....

Calvin Ronnie Washington, Sr.

Calvin Ronnie Washington, Sr.

May 16, 2010

Calvin Ronnie Washington Sr, 51, of Troy, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at his residence in Charlottesville, VA. He was born September 14, 1958. He was a long time employee of Delaney Flush of Charlottesville, VA. He was the founder of the gospel group "Gospel Believers" and also frequently duoed with his...

Carnel Dean Mitchell

Carnel Dean Mitchell

May 13, 2010

Carnel Dean Mitchell was born on April 28, 1963. He was the fifth child and second son of Charles Henry Mitchell and Sadye Joyce Mitchell who both preceded him in death. He was raised in Philadelphia with his siblings until the age of 16, when he moved with his brother to Anchorage, Alaska where he made his home. Carnel leaves...

Robert Joseph Johnson

Robert Joseph Johnson

May 9, 2010

Robert Joseph Johnson, 52, of Louisa, VA., passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010. Born in Louisa, Virginia, Robert was the son of late John Oliver Johnson and Tressie Burruss Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Napoleon Johnson and sister Shirley Barrett. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Barrett and two brothers, Milton...

Philmore Vernon Gooch, Jr.

Philmore Vernon Gooch, Jr.

May 2, 2010

Philmore Vernon Gooch, Jr., 55, Louisa, VA., departed this life on May 2, 2010 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1954, the son of the late Philmore Vernon Gooch, Sr. and Jane Louise Gooch. He is survived by his wife, Vicki H. Gooch; one son, Matthew Jason Holland; one grandson, Isaiah Matthew Holland; one brother, Harold Matthew...

Verna Mae Duncan Lovelace

Verna Mae Duncan Lovelace

May 1, 2010

Verna Mae Duncan Lovelace, 61, of Louisa, VA died Saturday, May 1, 2010. Verna Mae held various managerial jobs, including Tastee Freeze, but will be remembered for her most recent position as manager of the local "Hardees." She is survived by her father William E. Duncan and his wife Lillian, one daughter, Chasitity F. Lovelace; two sons, Thomas M. Jr.,...

George Edward Hill

George Edward Hill

Apr 25, 2010

George Edward Hill, 86, of Louisa, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1923, the son of the late Joseph Hill and Susie Braxton Hill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and daughter Patricia. Survivors include two daughters; Barbara Holt and Gwen Cooper; several grands, great-grandchildren, other...

Betty Ann Johns

Betty Ann Johns

Apr 1, 2010

Betty Ann Johns, 61, of Louisa,Va formerly of Philadelphia,PA died Thursday, April 1, 2010 peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Tyrone; sons, Joshua and Michael and his wife; daughter, Erica; brothers and sisters; many other relatives and friends. In keeping with Betty Ann's wish, her remains were cremated. The family will announce memorial services at...

Charles H. Mcghee

Charles H. Mcghee

Mar 29, 2010

Deacon Charles H. McGhee, 82, born April 2, 1927 in Louisa County, VA, to the late James and Sophia McGhee, departed this earthly life on Monday, March 29, 2010 at Marth Jefferson Hospital. Deacon McGhee is proceeded in death by his loving Lizzie of 60 years; five brothers, Carl, Clarence, Alix, David and Floyd, three sisters, Marie Dowling, Inez Collins...

Julian Russell Kinney

Julian Russell Kinney

Mar 28, 2010

Julian Russell Kinney, 87, of Louisa, departed this life peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2010. He was the son of the late Russell and Berta Kinney. He is survives by his wife of 69 years, Mary Kinney; two daughters, Mary R. Davis, of Sacramento, CA, and Roberta Ann Jackson-Carter, of Louisa, Virginia; five granddaughters, Constance L. Smith of Louisa, Cheryll...

Calvin Winston Sims

Calvin Winston Sims

Mar 17, 2010

"Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that believeth in Me hath everlasting life. " John 6:47 On Wednesday, March 17, 2010, Our Father, in his wisdom, closed the eyes of our beloved brother, Calvin Winston Sims. Although our hearts are saddened and heavy, we concur that God only picks the best. Calvin was born on April 3, 1923 in...

Carlton Quarles Farrar

Carlton Quarles Farrar

Mar 8, 2010

Carlton Quarles Farrar, 71, of Kents Store, VA died peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2010 surrounded by his wife and sister at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Born in Fluvanna County, VA on March 12, 1938, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bessie Farrar Keys. Carlton attended the public schools of Fluvanna County, Carlton also attended Essex County...

Katie Coleman Thurston Winston

Katie Coleman Thurston Winston

Mar 7, 2010

One of Louisa County's eldest residents, Katie Coleman Thurston Winston quietly departed this life on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her husband Robert W. Winston, Sr., four daughters; Ella Mae Strong, Emma "Jane" Hungerford, Oleathia "Lede" Bullock, Essie Regina Pearson (Deceased), two sons; Robert W. Winston Jr. (Beverly), Baby Boy Winston (Deceased), five grandsons...

Raleigh David Jackson

Raleigh David Jackson

Feb 26, 2010

Raleigh David Jackson of Louisa, Virginia fell a sleep in death at his home on Friday, February 26, 2010. Raleigh was born on September 29, 1955 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He was educated in the Madison County school system. He was employed at Bingham & Taylor in Culpeper Va for twenty years. Raleigh was a member...

Virginia Brooks Jones

Virginia Brooks Jones

Feb 19, 2010

God stopped by Friday, February 19, 2010 to let his angel, Virginia Lee Brooks Jones, age 80, know that her work here on earth was done. She was born on September 4, 1929 in Louisa County to the late Frank and Mable King Brooks. In addition to her parents, Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Jack Jones,...

Joseph May Wynn

Joseph May Wynn

Feb 7, 2010

On September 25, 1939, God blessed the world with a sunshining face named Joseph May Wynn. Joseph May was born to the late Wilson James and Geneva Wynn. As a young child, Joseph became known as "Joe". While growing up Joseph developed a love for the bible and later joined the Mt. Gilliam Old Site Baptist Church. In 1961 Joseph...

Fannie Catherine Moore

Fannie Catherine Moore

Jan 28, 2010

Fannie Catherine Moore, 64, of Mineral went to be with Jesus on Thursday January 28, 2010 at the University of Virginia Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn M. Minor of Leesburg; a son, Christopher J. Moore of Laurel, Maryland; a brother Robert S. Moore of Mineral, three granddaughters, Dominique Moore, Christina Moore, and Troi Minor. She also leaves...

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