Obituaries

HOWARD, Samuel Robert Jr., lovingly known as "Sam" and affectionately called "Mac" by his granddaughters, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 93, in his daughter's home, surrounded by love.   Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy G Howard...

Micheal Damien Allshouse, 52, of Midlothian, Virginia, born July 13, 1973, left us all heartbroken on April 16, 2026. Micheal was preceded in death by his father, Carl Allshouse Sr.; his mother, Anita Hoggard; his sister, Amanda Webb; and his brother, Carl Allshouse...

Nancy Howerton Halbert November 7, 1931 - April 11, 2026   Nancy Howerton Halbert passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by love, service, strength, and deep devotion to her family, her faith, and her community. Nancy dedicated...

Phillip “Pete” CallDecember 13, 1949 – April 7, 2026 Phillip “Pete” Call, of Meherrin, Virginia, passed away on April 7, 2026. Pete was one of a kind. A proud Marine who served in the Vietnam War, he carried that same strength and toughness with him throughout his...

Marie Grace Spencer Entered this life September 12th, 1939 and was walked home April 13th, 2026 with great joy and anticipation of waking up in Heaven. Preceded in death by her parents John Henry Spencer Jr and Hazel Spencer and her brother John Henry Spencer III...

Sandra Wilson Moss, born May 17, 1946, in Detroit Michigan passed away on April 1, 2026, after a long battle with Dementia. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister (Judith Little). She was very proud of her two children, Stacy M. Palkovics (Michael E....

Thomas W. Strahs, 79, of Summerville SC, passed away in Midlothian Virginia on Wednesday March 4th, 2026. Born on December 10th, 1946, in Evanston Illinois, to parents Robert F. and Anne L. Strahs.  He was known for his kind nature, knowledge, advice, and love of...

Deborah Carolyne Reese, 69, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by love. There is a sacred kind of timing in her passing, on a day that marks faith, renewal, and the promise of eternal life. It feels only...

George Frederick Woodson Jr., 66, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Frederick Woodson Sr. and Dorothy Amiss; his brother, David Lee Woodson; his grandparents, John Hugh Woodson and Lucille...

James Michael Bennett “Mike” of Richmond, VA passed away on March 26, 2026 after fighting a long battle with cancer while surrounded by his family and friends. Mike graduated from New Kent High School in 1972. He began his career as a mechanic at Royal Oldsmobile...

Kathryn Anne “Kathy” Mertens, 78, of Goochland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia. Kathy was preceded in death by her loving parents, Louise Morano Mertens and George Eugene Mertens, as well as...

The world lost a bright light when James "Jamie" Paul Joyce passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2026. James was born in Greensboro, NC on  December 7, 1980, to parents Violet Louise Williams Brady and James Leslie Brady.  James Joyce was one-of-a-kind. He was a man...