Shackelford, Lillian Baker, 100, of Mechanicsville, departed this life on October 29, 2020.  Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Jesse E Shackelford, her parents Mary and Charlie Baker, and sister Shirley Baker Absalom.  She was a member of Shalom Baptist Church.  Lillian and Jesse taught Western Square Dancing for 50 years. All services will be private. Online condolences can be left at www.monaghanfunerals.com.

HARRIS, Billie Skinner,95 of Mechanicsville, beloved mother and loving wife went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 16th 2020. Billie was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years Jesse Skinner Jr., her parents Lottie and Hollis Cole, sister Ann Okamoto, brother Tom Cole and daughter-in-law Ellen Lemons. She is survived by her husband Wortley Harris, her sister Joan Salmon, her four children Linda (Bill) Cumby, Jesse Skinner III (Lynne), Susan...

THROCKMORTON, Linwood Wilford Sr., 84 of Quinton, VA left his earthly home for his eternal home October 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood A. and Ada Johnston Throckmorton; his stepmother, Annie Martin Throckmorton; his brother, Johnny Throckmorton (Sharon); sister, Joyce Martin Channell (Allen); daughter, Beth Johnston; great-grandchildren, Madison and Henry Smorto. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years,  Betty Ann Throckmorton; daughter Lydia Gay Frye...

CARTER, David Noland SR., 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Memorial Regional Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his brother Donald G. Carter and his parents, Walter and Mary Duling Carter.  David is survived by his wife of 54 Years, Bessie Wood Carter; son, David Carter, Jr. (Brandi); granddaughters, Abby, Jackie and Emily of Mechanicsville; daughter, Christie (Matt) Barret; and granddaughters, Olivia and Madeline of Mechanicsville; and daughter Margaret...

SMITH, Larry Duane Sr. of Mechanicsville,79,  passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2020 after a courageous 14 yr battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Dorothy Smith.  Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Q. Smith and five children Debbie Nash (Paul), Kathy Graham (Bill), Bonni Mundie (Gordon), Duane Smith (Melissa), and Ricky Smith (Michelle).  He is also survived by grandchildren Katie Wade (Josh), Lindsey Boggs...

SANDY, Ryan Joseph, 37, of Mechanicsville departed this life far too soon, on October 12, 2020.  He is proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and Gayle Sandy.  He is survived by his wife and best friend, Kate; his children, Jayden, Shannon, Kasen, Jasper, and Henry; his brothers, Chris and David, his sisters, Joanna and Rebecca Ann; and his extended family Alton and Dale and special friends Scott, Robert, Al, and Peck. Ryan left  behind  family and friends who will...

GOOSS, Lawrence "Larry" William Jr., 90 years old, of Mechanicsville, VA passed away on October 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife and soulmate, Carolyn M Gooss; his parents, Lawrence and Margaret; his sister, Sue; and his brother, George. He is survived by brother, Donald Gooss; his children; Sandi Perry, Larry Gooss III, Chuck Gooss; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  Larry was an Eagle Scout and active in the Boy Scouts for over 60 years. He was...

EPPERLEY, Laura Guyton, 65 of Mechanicsville passed away, October 9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Phyllis Guyton. She is survived by her brothers, Russell (Nancy) and David (Kim); Her nephews and nieces ,Tyler (Alyxandra), Davan, Charles, (Danielle), Joseph (Cassie), and Sara; a great nephew and nieces; Jaxon, Hadley, Cecilia, and Adeline; and her beloved cat, Bentley.  Laura was a member of Leigh Street Baptist Church. She was...

BUTTLER, Mildred (nee Millie), age 90, of Richmond, Virginia departed this life on October 2, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her late husband, Leon Buttler as well as siblings Gussie Frank, Frieda Freedenfeld and Leo Lattner. Mildred is survived by her children Ronald LaRocca (Mary Martin), Vincent LaRocca (Kim Schurman) and Paula LaRocca, as well as her twin sister Sarah Marmo and brother, Sam Lattner (Harley).  Mildred will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Emily...

   BAILEY, Rogina E.; 63, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord September 29, 2020. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Roger Matthews and Faye Hawkins, her son Charles Bailey Jr., her nephew, Gary Keith Cobb Jr., and her great-niece, Zoey Jane Pittman. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Fred Bailey; her sons, Kevin Bailey (Pamela), Kyle Bailey (Katey), Mike Bailey (Debbie), grandchildren; Kody, Seth, Scarlett, Tessa, Patrick (Pauline), Kelly...