The Mechanicsville Christmas Parade returned this year like never before, offering a vibrant and festive afternoon with the annual spectacle’s largest lineup of participants to date. Spectators lined the streets to catch a glimpse at “Christmas through a Child’s Eyes,” the theme for this yea…
The Church of the Redeemer’s Craft Bazaar recently returned for its 41st year, drawing a crowd of almost 2,000 visitors and families throughout the day to holiday shop for handmade crafts from over 120 vendors.
Residents from the local community and beyond visited the 20th annual Deck the Halls fundraising event last weekend to craft fresh holiday arrangements with friends and family while benefiting Hanover Safe Place.
HARDING, Richard A., 89, of Chesterfield, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Nov. 29, 2022. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Petronella "Pet" Hardin and John "Jack" Hardin. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Burns Hardin…
CARTER, Lisa S., 58, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with her Father in Heaven, Wednesday, Nov. 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 (Patr…
JOHNSON, Elizabeth Doane, our loving Betty, left us on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Woodrow "Woody" Johnson Jr. She is survived by her son, David (Lisa); daughter, Karen Anderson (Robert); six grandchildren, Michael, Jon, Jami, Samant…
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CARTER, Lisa S., 58, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with her Father in Heaven, Wednesday, Nov. 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 (Patr…
JOHNSON, Elizabeth Doane, our loving Betty, left us on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Woodrow "Woody" Johnson Jr. She is survived by her son, David (Lisa); daughter, Karen Anderson (Robert); six grandchildren, Michael, Jon, Jami, Samant…
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KELLEY, Calvin Eugene "Buddy," of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. Buddy was born at home in Ellerson (now Mechanicsville) on March 20, 1938, the youngest child of the late James A. Kelley Sr. and Edna Z. Kelley. He was precede…
LIPFORD, Alan Craig, passed peacefully away Nov. 25, 2022. He was 68 years old and was predeceased by his parents, Gladys and Randolph Lipford; and his daughter, Jackie Elaine Lipford. He is survived by his son, Brandon Craig Lipford (Cameron Neilands); his brother, Ralph Lipford (Heidi); an…
POWELL, Wanda Stout, 85, of Mechanicsville passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022. Wanda was preceded in death by both parents, seven siblings and her husband, James “Jimmy” Powell. She is survived by her sister, Charlotte Stout; her son, Cory Powell (Merideth); and granddaughters, Abby …
SEWARD, Joseph Coke, 89, originally from King and Queen Court House, Va., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilton W. and Polly C. Seward; siblings, Seden, Welford, Charlie, Bernard, Roland, Thelma, Gladys, Helen; and his wife, Jane Ga…
REID, Betty Thompson, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2022. In life, she was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worker and a model American lady. She was graceful, patient, humble and kind. She is survived by her son, Jason Edward Reid; three gran…
SHABAN, Abdul Kareem "A.K. " age 76, passed away on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on Dec. 11, 1945, in Btebyat, Lebanon. At age 9, he moved to the United States, where his family sought a new life and opportunity in Hopewell, Virginia. At age 18, he met his bea…
BRAGG, Wray Stuart, of Richmond, Va., passed away on Nov. 20, 2022, at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Ivanhoe Bragg and Mattie Ayers Bragg; sister, Peggy Campbell; granddaughter, Ashley Bragg. He is survived by his sons, Steven Bragg (Debbie) and Michael Brag…
JONES, Verna Mae Heath, 94, of Mechanicsville departed this life on Thanksgiving Day 2022. Appropriately, she departed this life with praise and thanksgiving in her heart and on her lips. She was gentle and kind, yet strong and committed in her faith. Verna was preceded in death by her lovin…
HUGGINS, Doris "Gaye", 71, of Hanover County, passed away on Nov. 17, 2022. Gaye was preceded in death by her husband, William Huggins; mother, Doris Moore; and her father, Earl Douglas Moore. She is survived by her only child, Brian Tate and wife, Megan; her lovely granddaughters, Allison T…
HILL, Brenda Davis, 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 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…
BRIGGS, Joan Marie Martin, was born on Oct. 19, 1950, and gained her wings on Nov. 21, 2022, joining her mother, father and brother. She cherished her family more than anything and left behind wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. She is survived by her husband, James "Danny" Briggs;…
MARTIN, Patrick Gary "PG," 70, of Glen Allen, Va., peacefully passed away Sunday, Nov. 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 Mart…
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, B…
INGROFF, Lucille S. "Lucy," 86, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. R. "Rudy" Ingroff Jr.; her parents, William and Georgia Soyars; her sister, Louise; her brother, William "Sammy"; and grandson, Shawn. Lucy is survived by …
GLESSNER, Harry A. Jr., went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his son, Kurt; and daughter, Karen. He was the beloved husband of Pat; loving father of Kristen Klein (Travis) and Katie Burrow (Gregg); Grampie of Rylie, Raegan, Kylar, Sawyer, Evalyse…
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