Gerald Arthur Taft Sr., 83, of Quinton, Virginia, and formerly of Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Gerald retired at 74 as a software engineer for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Quinton, Virginia. Gerald was known as a kind, generous, and soft-spoken gentleman. He was devoted to his loving wife an daughter, and other family and friends who he always put first. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents,…
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Jessica Mae Tench Wise went home at the age of 86 on Sunday, November 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Jessie was born on Dec. 10, 1937 in Charles City to Robert and Lucille Tench, and was raised at Peace Hill by Luther and Amelia Morecock. She met her husband, James Lafayette Wise, at Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, from which she graduated with honors. After their marriage, Jay entered the Navy and they lived in Massachusetts, Maine, Puerto Rico, and Haiti before returning to Peace Hill in Charles City, where she would spend the rest of her life. Jessie was…
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William “Bill” Odell Grubb, 72, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on Feb. 4, 1952 to Doris and William Odell Grubb. One of many siblings, Bill cherished having a close-knit family. A true southern gentleman, he became a mentor and confidant to many, always ready to offer guidance. Bill served in the Army National Guard, leaving after six years of service in 1977. After being honorably discharged, he worked hard and purchased his family’s business from his father. Under Bill’s leadership, the company flourished, becoming a hallmark of growth…
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Carol Ann Miller, 55, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Carol had a deep passion for gardening, hunting, fishing, arts and crafts, and spending time at the beach, specifically the North Carolina Outer Banks. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren play sports. Carol is preceded in death by her brother, Junior. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Alton Miller; her daughter, Traci Parsley (Paul); her son, Christofor Miller (Tiffany); six grandchildren, Hunter, Kelly, Aubrey, C.J., Natia, and Colson; her parents, Carol and Ally Hicks; and her…
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Vincent G. Brackett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2024, at the age of 81. A resident of Charles City, Virginia, Vincent was born on Dec. 17, 1942, in Coplin Plantation, Maine, to his parents, Alice LeClair and Sherman Brackett. He attended Stratton-Eustis School before joining the United States Navy, where he honorably served his country and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. After completing his distinguished military career, he pursued higher education and earned a master’s degree from the College of William and Mary. From 1992 to 2006, Vincent worked as…
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James Raymond Coleman, also known as “Jimmy”, after 82 years of devoted worship, faith, and trust in the Lord Jesus, finally met Him face-to-face on Oct. 7, 2024. Jimmy was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on Mar. 8, 1942, to the late Elmer and Edna Coleman. He was a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Theology. He went on to start a church in Charleston, West Virginia, known as Kanawha Baptist Temple, where on the first anniversary, there were 11,234 people in attendance. Jimmy later went to pastor McKenzie Baptist Church in McKenzie,…
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Thomas (Tommy) Edward Eubank, 57, was lifted by angels into God’s loving arms on September 17, 2024. Tommy was born on April 6, 1967. He was a dedicated and loving husband, son, father, poppy, and friend to many. Tommy enjoyed his family time, his New Kent Christian Center Fellowship Group, renovation projects with his wife to make their home beautiful and collecting classic cars. Tommy fought a long, hard battle against cancer with determination, a positive attitude, grace, and always a bright smile on his face. Tommy is preceded in death by his grandparents, William “Bill” Needham and Clara Louise…
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Thomas Clyde Evelyn, 70, affectionately known as Tom, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on July 29, 2024. Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected community member. He lived a life marked by devotion to his family, love for the outdoors, and unwavering commitment to his community. A proud graduate of the University of Richmond, Class of 1976, Tom graduated magna cum laude and applied his business acumen to the family business, C.H. Evelyn Piling Company in Providence Forge, Virginia. His leadership and entrepreneurial spirit were further demonstrated when, in 1986, he founded Charles City Forest Products in…
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Sgt. Floyd Hugo Miles Jr., 45, of Charles City, Virginia, entered eternal rest while in the line of duty on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Floyd is the son of Floyd H. Miles Sr. and Clem E. Miles. He was a 1996 graduate of Charles City High School, where he loved being a member of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and the football team. He was a member of Little Elam Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family members, including his uncle Archer (June) Jones Jr., and cousins Andre’ and Tenesha Jones, along with many other close…
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Dorothy Hixson Stump, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She is survived by her spouse, John Daniel Stump, of Lanexa; her children, Karent Stump Reinke and husband David Reinke of Silver Spring, Maryland; John Daniel (Dan) Stump Jr., of Poolesville, Maryland, and Kenneth W. Stump and wife Leigh Carroll Stump, of Newport News, Virginia; grandchildren Jacob Reinke, Haley Stump, Aidan Stump, Owen Stump, and Abigail Stump; siblings, James Hixson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Donald Hixson of Urbanna, Virginia, Robert Hixson of Urbanna, Virginia, and Julie Hoyle of Gloucester, Virginia; sister-in-law, Barbara Stump Clifford of Ocala, Florida; along…
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