JOHNSTON, Sandra L. “Sandy”, 68 of Mechanicsville, VA went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robbie Johnston; her parents, Lewis Lane and Cassandra Lane; her father-in-law, Cowboy Bob Johnston and mother-in-law, Nancy Johnston. She is survived by her four children, Ernie, Matt (Krystal), Aaron (Melissa), and Wendy (Matt); her eleven grandchildren, Noah, Jacob, Jordan, Zoe, Hunter, Bailey, Kelsey, Beau, Lilah, Atreyu, and...

Johns, Mary – It’s with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mary Johns, 87, of Aylett, VA, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on May 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Della Patterson; daughter, Valerie; sister, Gloria; brothers, Buddy, Charlie, Tommy; grandson, Austin; and son-in-law, Dave. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Ray Johns; children, Cheryl Whitman, Mary Beth Marangiello (Michael), Joy Gilbert, JoAnna Pitts...

EBERLY, Joyce, 78, of Varina, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lottie Doeppe, her son-in-law Britt Mantlo, her mother-in-law and father-law, Vicky and Hurst Eberly, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bobby and Cheryl Eberly.  She is survived by her devoted husband, James Hurst Eberly Jr, her daughter Shannon Mantlo, her grandchildren, Mackenzie Mantlo (Jacob) and Brannon Mantlo, her nieces, Kristen Pierce and...

FENNE, Elaine G., 79, of Aylett, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas S. Fenne, Sr.; and her son, Ronald Wayne Fenne. She is survived by her three sons, Thomas Sanford Fenne, Jr. (Lisa), William Eric Fenne (Cherie), and Paul Joseph Fenne (Dana); her 7 grandchildren; and her 3 great-grandchildren; Elaine was a hard-working woman, working as a school bus driver for over 38 years across multiple counties. She loved flowers,...

NEGVESKY, Mary M.  went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2024, at the young age of 81 from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Negvesky; her sons, Andrew, and AJ Negvesky; and her parents, Andrew, and Florence Perry. She is survived by her daughter, Audra Johnson; her daughters-in-law, Leigh, and Debbie Negvesky; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Bonnie Carll, Andrea Lerner, Don Perry, and Bob Perry. Mary will forever be...

CHUDOBA, Bernard Wagner “Bernie” – 82, Mechanicsville, VA peacefully passed away on April 17, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, and Agnes Chudoba; two brothers, Joseph, and James Chudoba; and his sister, Joyce C. Rakers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy “Dot” Chudoba; four children, Michael Chudoba (Roni), David Chudoba (Minna), Rebecca Beets, and Gail Prestwood (Brian); seven grandchildren, Rachael, Emma, Sarah, Alex,...

LOVETTE, William Morris- 81 of Hanover, VA entered eternal rest, Sunday, April 14, 2024. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Vivian, his parents, Von and Inez Lovette; and many siblings. He is survived by his children, Glenda Lovette and Wayne Lovette (Sheila); grandchildren, Felicia Lovette, Shannon Corker (James), and Melissa Leigh (Rex); 3 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Haylee, and Adaleigh; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Morris retired from A&P as a meat cutter...

Robert “Sonny” Randolph Naumann, 85, of Mechanicsville, VA flew into the arms of Jesus on April 12, 2024, surrounded by his family and pastor. Sonny was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Elmore Naumann, and mother, Amanda Palmer “Peg” Ladd Mann Naumann, nephew, Everette Allen Felts II, many cousins, and best friend, J.D. Fisher. Sonny is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Judy Bruce Naumann, his daughter, Carri (Marco) Naumann Monti, and...

ROLFE, William L. “Spanky” 69 of Baskerville, VA departed this life, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lit and Myrtle Rolfe. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Virginia Ragans Rolfe; his son, Brian Rolfe (Heather); three grandchildren, Abby, Sophia, and Dixie; a brother, Walter Rolfe (Mattie); and four sisters, Frances Howell, Dorothy Massey, Mary Toon (Otis), and Linda Clark. Spanky was a jokester with a great sense of humor. He...

BAILEY, Sr., Charles Fredrick 80, of Mechanicsville, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born August 30, 1943, in Sandstone, WV. He is preceded in death by his parents, William, and Lillian Bailey; his first wife and high school sweetheart, Mary Jean; their son, Charles “Rick” Bailey Jr., his wife of 33 years, Rogina “Gina” Bailey; and his siblings, William “Howard” Bailey, and Lois Cales. Fred leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion,...