News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 27, 2024
Obituaries
Jeannette Howard
Jeannette Howard, born Jan. 30, 1928, after 96 years of devoted worship, faith, and trust in her Lord Jesus, finally met Him face-to-face on March 16, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Charles and Maude Windsor. Jeannette was a graduate of MCV School of Nursing where she worked on the Labor and Delivery floor, a job she claimed was the best job in the world because she got to rock all the babies in the nursery. In 1953, she and her husband Farrar moved to Charles City County where he opened his doctor’s office, and she…
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Victor R. Golderos III
Victor R. Golderos III, 80, passed away on the Lord’s day of rest, Sunday, March 10, 2024. Victor was born to the late Dr. Victor R. Golderos Jr. and Hilda Hubbard Golderos. He graduated from John Marshall High School of Richmond in 1964. After 28 years of dedicated service, he retired from Phillip Morris. Victor was a 50-year Masonic Veteran of Metropolitan Lodge #11, A.F. & A.M. He was also past president of the Providence Forge Ruritan Club. His family will remember him as a loving family man. Victor was the type of person who would help anyone who needed…
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Steven McLaughlin
Steven McLaughlin, 67, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 20, 2024. Steven was born on Mar. 29, 1956, the oldest child to Bert and Elsie McLaughlin. He was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. Steven was a stranger to no one. As a people person, he would often be seen in conversation with anyone around and never ran an errand without seeing someone he knew. Steven is preceded in death by his father, Bert E. McLaughlin; sister, Theresa M. Smith; and nephew, Jason A. Meade. He is survived by his mother, Elsie S. McLaughlin;…
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Shirley Shumaker
Shirley Shumaker, a resident of Quinton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Apr. 9, 1931, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie C. Shumaker. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.
William Michael Babich
William Michael (Mike) Babich, 76, of Providence Forge, Virginia, departed life peacefully on Feb. 22, 2024. Mike was born on Feb. 12, 1948, in Richmond, Virginia. He was a self-described lifelong student of the internal combustion engine and a machinist by trade. There was nothing Mike could not fix. He loved fishing, target shooting, motorcycle riding, and figuring out how things worked. A master craftsman in his trade, Mike developed countless friendships throughout his 35-plus years operating Babich Machine Company. He loved his country and his family. His smile, wit, and soul will be missed. Mike was preceded in death…
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Jack Eugene Lee
Jack Eugene Lee, born Feb. 19, 1943, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, surrounded by family at his home he designed and built in Lanexa, Virginia. Jack was a retired Senior Chief, husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, builder, and hero upon his passing. He grew up in the small town of Auburn, Nebraska after moving from his birthplace of Cando, North Dakota as a child. Of the many different jobs he had growing up, carpentry and building led Jack to enlist in the United States Navy as a Seabee (construction battalion) in 1968, just before the United States’…
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Kenny Driscoll
Kenny Driscoll, 78, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at home. Kenny was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Jack and Essie Driscoll, and spent most of his years between Buena Vista and Williamsburg. Kenny retired as a machinist supervisor for Phillip Morris. His after-retirement ownership of Stewart’s Grocery in Lanexa brought him great joy and earned him many valued friendships in the county. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine Lilton “Jack” Driscoll and Mary Catherine Driscoll; biological other, Essie Jaunita Cash Lawhorne; and his great-grandson, Coleman Tucker Young. He is survived by his…
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Robert Wayne Mallory
Robert Wayne Mallory, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife and sons, after a short but brave battle with cancer, on the morning of Dec. 30, 2023. Rob was born on Aug. 15, 1969, in Newport News, Virginia, to Harold Wayne Mallory and Beverly Ann Conley. He was raised in Hampton, Virginia, where he graduated in 1987 from Bethel High School. Rob made his way into a 34-year career in fire protection where he was certified in backflow, fire pumps, and waterboard systems. He earned Levels 1 and 2 of his NIACETS and made…
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Cheryl Moon Kelly
Cheryl Moon Kelly, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, after a valiant 19-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Cheryl was born in Syracuse, New York, on May 21, 1964, to Daniel F. Moon and the late Carol Ann Moon. Cheryl held a business degree from Christopher Newport University. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, aunt, and friend. Cheryl’s lifelong passion was Shetland Sheepdogs. She spent many years training, breeding, and showing her prized Shelties. Cheryl constantly strived for the betterment of the breed. Her love and care for all her family and friends will be…
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Mary Pearson Fisher Bryant
Mary Pearson Fisher Bryant, 90, of Quinton, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Born May 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late C. Linwood and Alice Vail Ware Fisher. Mary graduated from New Kent High School in 1950 and received her degree in Education from Madison College in 1954. Prior to the birth of her children, she taught in Prince William, Virginia, and Mineral Wells, Texas. After a break to start a family, she joined Fairfax County Public Schools where she spent 28 years as a first and second grade teacher…
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