COWAN, JOYCE H. 88, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in South Carolina on December 21, 1933, to the late John Roba Hawkins and Mary Elizabeth Broderick Hawkins, and spent her childhood and retired life in Danville, VA. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, William Buron Cowan III; three brothers, Jack, Frank, and Raymond Hawkins, a sister, Meredith Neal; a granddaughter, Catharine Page Conway; and two sons-in-law, Michael Motley and Rob...

SHORTT, Carolyn - 83, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully at her home, on December 5, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Edward and Charles Crew; lifelong friend, Betsy Davis; and her grandson, Aaron Shortt. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Wayne “Butch” Shortt; sons Gary (Debbie) and Rick (Kimberlee); grandchildren, Lindsey and Emmett; and niece, Terry Cooper (Steve). Carolyn was a loving wife, mother,...

CARTER, Lisa S. 58, of Mechanicsville, VA went to be with her Father in Heaven, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ann Jane Petruce. Lisa is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Dwayne Carter; four children, Morgan Carter, Courtney Butler (Patrick), Heather Alvis (Larry), and Sloan Carter; five grandchildren; her mother, Rita Moseley; a brother, John Sadovszky (Mary); and a sister, Elaina Turner. Lisa worked in the banking industry for over 25...

SYLER, Kenneth “Kid” 50 of Mechanicsville, (formerly of NJ) passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 28, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Jocelyn Syler; his children, Jodilynn, and Johnny Ray Syler; his parents, Betty Tindall (Ed) and Ted Syler; his best friend, Todd Norman (Chris); and many other beloved friends, family, and crazy farm animals. Kid loved tattoos and was a tattoo artist in Richmond. He had an interest in healthcare and enjoyed watching MASH excessively....

Quinn, Leslie Anne 33, of Glen Allen, VA., went to heaven to be with God on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Our hearts are heavy with our loss but comforted that she will shine above us with all her love and joy as a heavenly angel.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugene and Betty Quinn, and Ruth Pace and Marvin Ellerman; and her uncle, Gary Quinn. She is survived by her parents, Kelly and Laurel Quinn; brother, Kevin Quinn; stepsister, Pamela Lattimer; and many aunts,...

HELMICK, Doris Marie born October 25, 1936, in King and Queen County to the late Clyde and Gertrude Wilson, gained her angel wings, November 25, 2022, at 2:20 am, with her children holding her hands. Marie was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Eugene “Bud” Helmick; her loving son, Eugene Larry Helmick; her beautiful great-granddaughter, Madison Carter Helmick; and her younger brother, Stanley W. Wilson. Marie is survived by her two devoted and...

Hill, Brenda Davis, 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 24, 2022. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Linwood Milton Davis and Susie Mayhew Rowland, her sister Rebecca Davis Weeks and her loving husband, William “Billy” Blackburn Hill. She is survived by her children Stephen (Cristy) Hill, and Kathryn (Clay) Barret; 5 grandchildren, Jarod, Connor, Rachel, Andrew, and Thomas; her aunt Ina Midkiff, as well as several nieces, a nephew, and so...

MAHAM, Gordon Steve “Pop” – 74 of Sandston, VA peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence, and Haven Maham; a brother, Bart Maham; and his nephew, Will Maham. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Sue Maham; two daughters, Amy Irvin (fiancé, Kyle Bickling), and Sarah Brown (Stu); six grandchildren, Macie, Hannah, Logan, Bailey, Grace, and Caroline; as well as four bonus grandchildren, Kole,...

MARTIN, Patrick Gary “PG”, 70, of Glen Allen, VA peacefully passed away, Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Martha Martin. He is survived by his daughter, Chelsea Ferguson; grandson, Parker Ferguson; three brothers, Dorsey Williams (Sheila), Tony Martin (Lynn) and Michael D. Martin (Milly); his faithful companion, Pam Leitch; three nephews and seven nieces. Pat graduated from Benedictine High School in 1970. He proudly served in the US...

KNIGHT, Patricia Poole 83, of Hanover went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, James, and Jane L. Poole, and a daughter, Janna K. Salvant. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Carl B. Knight; son, Brad Knight (Laurie); and grandchildren, Brandon Knight, Justin Salvant, Ashlee Salvant, Emily Salvant, and Megan Salvant; two brothers, James Poole, Jr. and C. Michael Poole (Denise); and her forever...