WEST, Grace Evelyn; 78, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 28, 2020. She is survived by her children; Stanley Jr (Stephanie), Tony (Theresa), Tim, and Christie (Brandon); 6 grandchildren; Kyle (Megan), Kaleb (Becca), Peyton, Logan, Kaylin, and Ashton;  a great-granddaughter, Gracie; and her loving siblings.  Grace loved playing poker with her friends, going to the movies, and spending time with family.  She worked at C&P Telephone, Phillip Morris, and as a Taxi...

ALIFF, Ralph Levi; 85, of Windsor, VA went home to the Lord, May 21, 2020. He was the son of the late Wilbur Joseph Aliff and Hazel Ellena Duke Aliff DeBoard. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Lee Aliff; a grandson, Jesse March; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Gallegos. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 59 years, Pearl Maxine McCallister Aliff; daughter, Sammantha Carr (Phil) of Windsor, VA; son, Erwin Heinl (Ulrike) of Frankfort, Germany; daughter, Erika...

PATRIA, Grace; 89, of Otego, NY, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bartley and Ada Sheldon; her husbands, Ralph Mumford and Earl Patria; brothers, Winfield (Ruth), Bartley (Cynthia) and Everett (Mary). Grace is survived by her sons, Herb Mumford (Nina) and Jim Mumford (Marcia); sister, Dorothy Clark (late  husband Roland); cousin, Donna Decker (late husband Paul); grandchildren, Carlton Myers (Tracie), Michael Myers (Vickie), and...

SHARPE, Gayle Lynn; 43, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord, her mama, Debra Smith and nanny, Margaret Edwards, on Friday, May 15, 2020. She is survived by her father, Thomas Martin; the father of her children, Kenny Sharpe; fiancé, Rickie King; 8 children, Kenneth Sharpe Jr., Elizabeth Cauthorne (Justin), Tiffany Cottrell, Kayla Sharpe, Brandon Sharpe, Tamara Sharpe, Matthew Sharpe, and Rickie King III; 9 grandchildren, Mariah, Faith, Hunter, Abi, Hayden, Josiah, Grace, Sariyah,...

CARPENTER, James “Carp”; 55, of Mechanicsville, VA departed this life on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Carpenter, and a brother, Mike Carpenter.  Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Jackie Carpenter; 4 children, Michael Carpenter, Heather DeSimone (Joe), Brittany Pelletier (Chris), and Benjamin Carpenter; 4 grandchildren, Gabriella, James, John, and Dani; his mother, Donna Carpenter; a brother, Steve Carpenter, and his...

MORELAND, Kenneth Edward “Kenny”; 23, of Henrico, VA passed away, May 6, 2020. It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce that our beloved Kenny has left us. He touched the lives of many and left a lasting impression with his kind heart. He may have been a giant standing 6’4” tall, but he was a gentle soul and his loved one’s most valiant protector. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth F. Moreland (Crystal). He is survived by his mother,...

McHenry, Letha Virginia; 94, went home to heaven, May 4, 2020. Virginia was born December 14, 1925 in Summersville, West Virginia to John and Esther Jarvis. Known as “Doll” to her immediate family, she was the eldest and beloved leader of six children. She was a devoted homemaker and took great joy in spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McHenry, and sisters,...

DAVIS, Timothy James “Tim”; 51, of Mechanicsville, VA departed this life suddenly, Monday, May 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Mary Davis. Tim is survived by 3 siblings, Fred Davis (Mary Jane), Debbie Davis, and Lee Davis (Brenda); his fiancé, Christi Timberlake; daughters, Ashley Herndon (Bryan) and Aymie Timberlake (Vince); 4  grandchildren, Little Vince, Leo, Silas, and Henry; 2 nieces, Samantha and Jessica; 6 great nieces and nephews,...

GARRETSON, Gesina Dorothy; 90, of Mechanicsville, VA joined her husband , Douglas Garretson in heaven, Sunday, May 3, 2020. “Dottie” was born June 2, 1929 in Jamaica Queens, NY to the late, John F. Murphy and Gesina Christiana Stelling Murphy. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lizette Murphy, William Murphy, John Murphy, and Frances Murphy Volz. Dottie is survived by her son, Harry Garretson (Bonnie) and daughter, Marilyn Swygert (Ted); 4 grandchildren, Phillip Garretson...

MURRAY, Roberta “Bobbie”; 77, of Mechanicsville, VA went to be with the Lord  Friday, May 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quentin and Betty Cook; and a nephew, Andrew Storch. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jack Murray;  her sons, Patrick (Carolyn) and Michael Murray; grandchildren, Mallory Blaha (John) and Shawn Murray (Stephanie); great-grandchildren, Bethany and Phillip Murray; sisters, Debi Barrett (Fran), and Jackie Storch...