Leigh, Norma (Bobenia), 91, of Old Church, Hanover County, passed away peacefully at home with her two children by her side on May 9, 2026.  Born on March 18, 1935, and raised in Highland Springs, she lived in Hanover County most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Harvey E Leigh; her daughter, Debra Miller; her brother, Thomas Bobenia; her sisters, Margaret Johnson (Clyde), and Blanche Brown; and her niece, Ginger Mack (Alias). Norma is survived ...

JONES, MATTHEW – 41 of Richmond, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dorothy and David Jones, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, William and Lillian Newton; his uncle, Keith Jones; and his aunt, Judy Forliones. He is survived by his devoted parents, Debbie and David Jones, Jr.; his brother, Brian Jones (Lindsay); his nieces, Trinity, Abriana, and Lily; his aunt, Lori Smith (Buddy); his lifelong best friend, Juanita ...

Robert “Rock” Cornwell Howard, 102, of Highland Springs, VA, passed away on May 5, 2026. Born on March 13, 1924, in Dinwiddie, Robert was raised on his family’s homestead farm, where he developed the strong values and work ethic that guided him throughout his life. Robert was the son of Paul and Solomie Howard and brother to his siblings, Minna Howard Fisher, Paula H. Bentley, and V. Roper Howard. He was especially grateful for the love and companionship of his sister, ...

SAULS, Gary Ray- 53 of Mechanicsville, VA departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Myrtle Sauls, and his sister, Jackie Bangert. He is survived by his brother-in -law, William Bangert; his nephew, Joshua Bangert; his niece, Chastity Baldwin; two great nieces and three great nephews; as well as many other extended family in North Carolina. Gary enjoyed watching NASCAR races and fishing. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 11, ...

RAMEY, Robert (Bob) Mintz, 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 5, 2026. He was born in Reedville, VA, son of the late Katie Lane Ramey and Gordon Ramey. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen, and sisters, Elaine, Elizabeth, and Norma. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda; his three children, Michael (Lauren) of St. Louis, Jeffrey of Richmond, and Sarah of New York City; his sisters-in-law, Ruth Gandel (Bill), and Janet McPherson; his faithful companion, Brody; and ...

Linda L. Canyock died on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at her home in Mechanicsville, Virginia.  Cherished in the lives of those who knew her, Linda was a longtime volunteer at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville and was very proud of being the recipient of the Eileen Mabe  Guild Volunteer of the Year award in 2023.  She was the heart and soul of the Ruth Shoppe at Covenant Woods for many years.  Linda loved dogs and cats and over the years was a proud “dog mom” to ...

THACKER, PATRICIA (Norment) 73 of Henrico, VA went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Virginia Norment; her brother, Butch; her grandparents, her stepdaughter, Megan; her niece, Shelbie, and her nephew, Dwayne. She is survived by her son, Stephen; sister, Kathy Malmquist (Greg); her daughters, Samantha Durrett (Vic) and Brya; her sons, Richard (Bridgett) and Butch; her partner, Bill Hagwood; eight grandchildren; her nephew, Kyle; ...

Mary Hope Burkett, lovingly known as “Hope,” was born on March 11, 1947, in Maryland. She spent part of her early childhood in Southern Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay before growing up in Washington, D.C., where she attended St. Patrick’s Academy. While working in Washington, D.C., she met Devon Burkett, and they married on June 29, 1968, beginning a long and devoted marriage that Hope was very proud of. They made their home in Manassas, Virginia, and then Warrenton, ...

WEIGL, Frances Rich of Mechanicsville VA, passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 70 years, Joseph Weigl. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Rosa Rich; and her brother, Leonard Rich.  She is survived by three children, Bernard Weigl, Deborah Rosenthal (Seth), and Mark Weigl (Julie); and five grandchildren, Joshua Rosenthal, Brittany Rosenthal, Shawn Rosenthal (Lindsey), Aspyn Weigl, and Jett Weigl. ...

HOUSEHOLDER, David Wesley, age 84, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2026.  He is preceded in death by his father, Bernie Charles Householder; his mother, Sophia Mae Baumgardner Householder; his sisters, Mary Ann Graham and Geroldine Bustus; and his brother, Clifford Householder.   He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Martha Simpson Householder.  He is also survived by his children, Mark Alan Householder (Melanie) and Ann ...