Joseph John Coen, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, following a long battle with prostate cancer. Born Oct. 21, 1932 in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Joseph Henry Coen and Anne Malvina Coen. On July 27, 1974, he married Nancy R. Coen. She preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2009. He was a successful entrepreneur of a well-known painting and wallpapering business in Richmond for more than 30 years. He was a January 1951 graduate of Hope High School in Providence, R.I., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in Korea. He was also an active member of the Exchange Club of Richmond and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Joseph is survived by a sister, Anne Murphy of Providence, R.I.; two sons, Peter A. Coen and wife, Christina, of Glen Allen and Thomas C. Coen of Stafford; two stepsons, Hudson West of Deltaville and John West and wife, Emily, of Sharpsville, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Jackie Webb and husband, Mike, of Rivesville, W.Va., and Carol Sacra of Deltaville; a grandson, Toby Coen of Glen Allen; three step grandchildren, Paul West of Muncie, Ind., Jane West of Kewanee, Illinois, and Stefanie Webb of Rivesville, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his extended family of Dale and W. L. “Stony” Creery of Henrico; Nancy Noel and Peter Vernimb of Stafford and Wanda Garner of Deltaville, Va. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Coen and Richard Coen; and two sisters, Jane Woodall and Mary Kelaghan. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. The family took calls Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, 8716 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23294.

Anna M Emerling, 75, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Jan. 29, 2010. She was the widow of Frank E. Emerling. She is survived by two daughters, Linda E. Walsh and Nancy Cason; her son, William F. Emerling; three sisters, Helen Spence, Krystyna D. Ware, and Jean Call; six grandchildren, Christi Walsh, Tyler, Ethan, and Lilly Emerling, Ashleigh and Alec Cason. Mrs. Emerling retired from Philip Morris after 37 years of service. The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., and where a Prayer service was held. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at the funeral home. Graveside services were held in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Henry Volunteer Fire Dept., Company #6, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Alice Lorraine Fox, 82, of Mechanicsville, passed away Jan. 24, 2010. She was the widow of George W. Fox Jr. She is survived by her two children, George W. “Butch” Fox III and his wife, Patricia S. Fox, of Mechanicsville and Cheryl Ward and her husband, Barry Ward, of Burke, Va.; two sisters, Virginia Adams and Barbara Wargo and her husband, Johnny; seven grandchildren, Lori Fox, Tom Proffitt, Robin Fox, Tricia Barham, Tracey Proffitt, Renee Raymond and Taylor Ward; seven great-grandchildren, Arionna Raymond, Tanner Barham, Kaylei Raymond, Jacob Proffitt, Mary Barham, Andrew Proffitt and Hayden Raymond; also numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fox retired from AAA of Virginia after 35 years of service. She had been involved with the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary and the Greater Richmond Women’s Bowling Association. Alice was a lifetime member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. The family received friends Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Atlee Chapel-Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. A funeral service was held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Graveside services were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Richmond SPCA.

Louise M. Gentry, 76, of Ashland, the widow of Robert J. Gentry, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. She is survived by her children, Brenda Breeden (David), Patricia Sharpe (Mike), Bobby Gentry, Catherine Howk (Douglas), Wayne Gentry (Jackie); 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Henrico Doctors’ Hospital - Forest, for their loving care during her hospitalization. The family received friends on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, and where services were held Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 with burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Nancy Haxall Wright Holzgrefe, of Glen Allen, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Robert and Fannie Tenser Wright; her husband, Paul Joseph Holzgrefe; and son, Paul William Holzgrefe. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Haxall Holzgrefe; two sons, James Patrick Holzgrefe and his wife, Lacy Hill Holzgrefe, and John David Holzgrefe and his wife, Laura Jones Holzgrefe; grandsons, Michael William Holcomb, James Paul Lewis Holzgrefe, William Andrew Holzgrefe, and David Haxall Holzgrefe; granddaughters, Katherine Leigh Blackburn and Sarah Cushman Holzgrefe; and three great-grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of the Jamestowne Society. Her family received friends Monday, Jan.25, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., in Glen Allen. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Goochland FLAG, http://www.flagpets.com.

Yolanda Jackson, of Ashland, departed this life Jan. 30, 2010. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later.

Patricia Marie Jewell, of Glen Allen, left this life on Jan. 23, 2010 in the presence of her beloved husband, Darl “Ace” Jewell Sr.; son, Darl “Deuce” Jewell Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Dianne Jewell. She was 84 years old. Patricia was the eldest daughter of William F. and Marie I. Horne and was a native of Seattle, Wash. She graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and from Virginia Mason Hospital of Seattle as a member of the Navy Cadet Nurse Corps. She was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1947 and served on active duty at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego-Balboa in California. Following her military service she worked as a state health nurse in Lemoore, Calif. for three years and as a private medical office nurse in Virginia Beach, for 11 years. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She enjoyed lively social gatherings, colorful stories and fabulous shoes. She pursued many hobbies, including regular exercise, gardening, bowling, playing Bridge and reading. She was an avid history buff with a special interest in the Civil War. She was active in the Catholic faith and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Richmond, Patricia was preceded in death by her sisters, Sue Hunt and Sheila Christian. She is survived by her devoted husband, Darl Sr., with whom she shared 59 years of joy and adventure; her sons, Darl Jr. (Dianne) of Ruther Glen, Va., William (Annette) of Longmont, Colo. and Michael (Carole) of Gig Harbor, Wash.; her grandchildren, Anna, Travis and Carrie of Gig Harbor, Wash.; her brother, John (Sherli) Horne of Lander, Wyo.; her sister, Helen (Joseph) Strabala of Tucson, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. Her generous heart and playful spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held in the spring. The family requests that remembrances be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Janice Ann Jones, 78, of Ashland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her son-in-law, Jon Bach. A member of St. James The Less Episcopal Church, she was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be missed by all who knew her. “She was a really good woman who loved her friend Henry and life.” She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Jones; two sons, Mike Jones (Melissa) and Bobby Jones (Amy); two daughters, Cathy Bach-McElroy (Bill) and Nancy Salley (John); six grandchildren, Allan Bach (Cate), Robbie Bach, Riley Jones, Meredith Salley, Andrew Salley, and Joe McElroy. The family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross - Haiti Relief.

Eleanor Applewhite Mitterer, 82, of Mechanicsville, died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lillian Applewhite; and her sister, Lena “Becky” Wilmoth. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; and son, David and his wife, Linda; also two grand- children, Jennifer Evans and Christine Mitterer-Henry; and six great-grand-children; along with two sisters, Madge Willis and Shirley Anderson; and her brother, Waverly “Sonny” Applewhite. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 and where services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Bernard Lawrence Pound, born Sept. 9, 1941, died peacefully at his home in Glen Allen. on Jan. 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie Whitlock Pound; father, Robert Whitney Pound; brother, Louis William Pound; and father-in-law, Woodrow Wilson Carpenter. He is survived by his wife of nearly 41 years, Linda Carpenter Pound of Glen Allen, Va.; daughter, Lori Lin Pound of Richmond, Va. (Assistant Attorney General); brother, Whitney W. Pound of Elkwood, Va.; three sisters, Evelyn P. Postans and husband, Robert B. Postans Jr., of Glen Allen, Va.; Barbara P. Aylor and husband, John R. Aylor, of Culpeper, Va., Peggy P. Ford and husband, Yancy W. Ford Jr., of Ruckersville, Va.; two nieces, two nephews, one great-niece, four great-nephews; and mother-in-law, Pearl Yowell Carpenter of Brightwood, Va. Mr. Pound was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea and Vietnam from 1964 to 1966. He was a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and served at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 1975 to 2004, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Reva, Va.; however, he attended Hillcrest Baptist Church, Mechanicsville. The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Graveside services were held at West Hampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 22327, American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, or Virginia State Police Association, Emergency Relief Fund, 6499 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, Va. 23225.

Margaret Hartman Powell, 84, of Mechanicsville, entered eternal rest on Jan. 12, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Linwood Page Powell Jr. Survivors include her son, Duane Powell and wife, Vicky; daughters, Paula Jones and husband, Bobby, Wanda Souther and Sherri Powell; grandchildren, Angela Carpenter, Bryan Morris, Michael Powell and Sarah Brightwell; step-grandchildren, Robbie and Chris Jones; great-grandchildren, Zoe, McKenzi and Izaac Brightwell; as well as step-great-grandchildren, Austin, Ella and Charlie Jones; and sister-in-law, Louise Moorefield and husband, Wallace Moorefield. Margaret resided at Christian Village of Central Virginia in Mechanicsville from its inception and was very active in her tenants association. A memorial service was held Jan. 30, 2010 at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, Hanover, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Village Tenants Association, c/o Duane Powell, 9108 Hudnalls Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Teddy Wayne Riffe, of Richmond, passed away Jan. 24, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Carol Riffe; his devoted, loving friend, Debbie Aird; three daughters, Susan Stein and husband, Del, June Meisner and husband, Jim and Stormy Riffe; three grandchildren, Lauren, Josh, and Daniel. The family received friend Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at the Hanover Memorial Park.

Sadie B. Robinson, 80, of Mechanicsville, passed away Jan. 27, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard M. Robinson. She is survived by her children, Howard M. Robinson Jr. and his wife, Debra, Steven E. Robinson and his wife, Chen Chifen, Kimberly B. Robinson, and Rita P. Barker; grandchildren, Stephanie, Charles, Katherine, Shannon and Douglas; great- grandchildren, Jayden and Nyliah; her sisters, Katherine Johnson and Juanita Robinson; and brother, Alfred Cox. The family received friends Jan. 28, 2010 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Howard Tess, 81, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Spevacek, and brothers, Gordon and Robert Tess, all of Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Marie Stephenson Tess of Richmond; daughter, Janet Richardi and her husband, James; two sons, Howard W. Tess Jr. and his wife, Esther, of Washington state, and John Tess and his wife, Christina, of Massachusetts; his sister, Sister Janet Tess, and brother, Donald Tess, both of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Fred and Derrick Schneider and Pamela Ragusa, Robert, Jamie, Corey Tess and Ruth Tess; and five great-grandchildren. The family received friends Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va., where funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220.

Steven Cole Thomas Sr., 47, of Glen Allen, died suddenly on Sunday, Jan.17, 2010. He is survived by his son, Steven Cole Thomas Jr. of Powhatan; sisters, Pam Mast of Glen Allen, Cindy Botkin of Doswell and Debbie Thomas of Liberty, N.C.; brother, Danny Thomas of Chesterfield; nieces, Linda Goudie, Meghan Mast; nephew, William “Bubba” Mast; and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the West Chapel-Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 West Broad St. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to his memory c/o his sister, Pam T. Mast, 13111 Mountain Rd. Glen Allen, Va. 23059.