Amanda Christine Brady, “Brady”, age 25, of Glen Allen, died suddenly Monday, July 5, 2010. Amanda was born Sept. 4, 1984 in Manassas, Va., and was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Glen Allen. Survivors include her parents, Lawrence and Christine Brady of Gainesville, Va.; two sisters, Nicole Brady and Kimberly Brady, both of Gainesville, Va.; one brother, Kyle Brady of Gainesville, Va.; her fiancé, Patrick Nixon of Glen Allen; maternal grandmother, Halina Kurpiel of Florida; paternal grandmother, Florence Brady of Pottstown, Pa.; and loved by all her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 12, 2010 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8213 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, Va. Rev. William B. Schardt officiated. Graveside services followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to R.C. Longan Elementary School, 9200 Mapleview Avenue, Henrico, Va. 23294, in loving memory of Amanda Brady. Condolences may be sent to http://www.piercefh.com.

Willie B. Cole, 89, of Glen Allen, passed away July 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Kersey Cole. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, Carroll Palmore, Floyd Palmore, Cheryl Hoffman, Monty Cole, Lonnie Cole, and Vicky Cole; sister-in-law, Elsie Cole; and many other family members. Willie retired from American Tobacco Company and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. The family received friends Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A service was held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Hunton Baptist Church. Graveside services were held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

Cheryl Mallory Dennier, 63, of Mechanicsville, went to be with Jesus Christ on July 7, 2010.  She was born in Richmond, to Alston Cabell Mallory and Ruby Behymer Mallory. She attended Madison College (now James Madison University) where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1969. While at Madison, Mrs. Dennier served as a Senior class officer, was a Senior Attendant on the May Court, and a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. After graduation from Madison, Mrs. Dennier began a long-tenured career with Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., where she was employed for almost 40 years. Mrs. Dennier began as the Administrative Assistant to the firm’s Chairman, S. Buford Scott, and rose to the position of Vice President of the firm by the time she retired in 2009. Mrs. Dennier was involved in several ways in the greater Richmond community. She was a member of the Matoaca Junior Women’s Club and chaired the National Tobacco Festival Grand Ball. Mrs. Dennier and her family have attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church for several decades where she served faithfully for many years in a variety of leadership roles. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, David R. Dennier; daughter, Blaire Dennier Ruch, son-in-law, Hunter Ruch, and their children, Courtlyn Mallory, Kiefer Alston, and Everett Hunter; daughter, Lindsey Cabell Collins, and son-in-law, Michael Sean Collins. The family received friends at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Services were held at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Mechanicsville on Monday, July 12, 2010. The family would like to express their extreme gratitude for the overwhelming Christ-like love and support received from Bon-Secours Hospice, the comfort care nurses, and friends during this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Elk Hill Farm, P.O. Box 99, Goochland, Va. 23063 or Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, Va., 23111.

Serafin Gonzalez Diaz, 90, of Mechanicsville, born and raised in Rincon, Puerto Rico, died June 26, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ibis A. Diaz; his son, Guy Diaz (Alexandria); two daughters, Lucy Hill (John) and Yvette Ford (Steven); four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Mr. Diaz was a WWII Army veteran. Services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Virginia.

Dominick John Esposito, “Nick”, 84, of Glen Allen, died Saturday, July 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luigi and Elisa Esposito; brothers, George and Salvatore Esposito; and his beloved son, Lewis Esposito. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy Esposito; his daughter, Georgia Esposito; stepdaughters, Lee Ann Orefice, Dee Ann Simon, Nancy H. Brown, Suzanne B. Hubbard; special niece and nephew, Elisa Persinger and Dominick Esposito and six grandchildren. At the age of 16, Nick joined the Navy. Upon the discovery of his true age, he was promptly sent home on a bus from California. At the age of 18, he joined the Army and fought in Okinawa, where he received a Purple Heart. He later reenlisted and served two more years in Japan as part of the Occupation Force. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Upon Nick’s return from service, he enrolled in the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law using his G.I. Bill and graduated in 1953. His first job was with the Honorable Judge Robert R. Merhige Jr. who was also his mentor. He loved practicing law and retired at the age of 70. Nick was a true outdoorsman who loved to go fresh and salt water fishing, golfing and duck hunting with his longtime friend, Ivy Bradly. Perhaps one of the proudest moments in Nick’s life took place in St. Louis, Mo. in 1982 when his beloved Labrador Retriever, Westwind Supernova Chief, a field champion and amateur field champion, won the title of “National Field Trial Champion” over 90 other participants. The family extends special thanks for their love and care to Dr. Martin Starkman and staff; caregiver, Kevin Hayes and Donna Bourne and the staff at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A Memorial Mass took place Saturday, July 10, 2010 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michaels Road, Richmond, Va.

Marnelle Wade Gagnon, 94, of Mechanicsville, passed away July 8, 2010. She was the widow of the late Robert J Gagnon and the daughter of the late Everett G Wade, Sr. and Addie B. Wade of Ellerson, VA. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Arline W. Winn and Annie W. Bricker. Marnelle is survived by brother E Granville Wade Jr., by son William W. Gagnon of Mechanicsville, daughter Margaret Gagnon Norfleet (Larry) of Chesapeake, a granddaughter Sheryl Marnelle Arzuaga (Alfred) of Mechanicsville, a grandson Kevin Alexander Norfleet of Richmond, two great-grandsons, Alexis Luis and Vincent Wade Arzuaga. Marnelle had a long and productive life with lots of living and fun all along the way. She loved to travel and visited 19 different countries and 48 states. She was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church since 1924. There was a Memorial Service at Shady Grove United Methodist Church on July 10, 2010. A reception followed for friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Station #7, P.O. Box 515, Mechanicsville, VA 23111; Shady Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 817, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Janice B. Harrison, 70, of Glen Allen, passed away of natural causes Saturday, July 3, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. James Clinton Bradshaw, Bertha and J.D. White; and sister, Peggy Newnam of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was survived by her children, Denise Vaughan and husband, Steven, Alicia Thibodeau of Stevensville Md., and Wilson L. Harrison Jr. and wife, Helen P. Harrison; six grandchildren; and ex-husband, Wilson L. Harrison Sr. Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Ave., Richmond. Arrangements by Woody Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at: woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.

Virginia Leigh Johnson, 70, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord at 12:10 p.m. on July 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lettie Mae Price Wood; her father, Benjamin Hughes Sr.; and brother, George Robert Hughes. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gene Johnson; son, Edward Valentine Foster III; stepdaughters, Sheila Hicks and husband, Mark, and Jennifer Johnson; grandchildren, Mark Hicks Jr. and Jackson Hicks; sisters, Barbara Jean McGuire of Sanford, N.C., Linda Faye Stike of Bluff City, Tenn., and Dorothy Mae Mercer of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; brothers, Benjamin Franklin Hughes Jr. of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., Paul Ray Hughes of Holly Springs, N.C., and Charles Evans Hughes of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; dear friend, Maureen Shiels and daughters; many other close friends and family. She was a Licensed L.P.N. at Little Sisters of the Poor and retired from Windsor Nursing Home and was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation was held with a service of remembrance on Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association . Please send condolences to http://www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

Clara Elizabeth Lettiere, 84, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Toms River, N.J., died Monday, May 31, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Rocco Lettiere; and daughter, Deborah Jochem. Clara is survived by her daughters, Rosemarie Torres and husband, Bruce, Barbara Charalambous and husband, Andros; grandsons, Bryan Torres, Daniel Jochem; granddaughters, Christina and Nicole Charalambous; sister, Elsie Blue and husband, Donald; and brother, Otto Arendt and wife, Leni. The family would especially like to thank her son-in-law, Bruce Torres, for his patient love and monetary support and her caregivers for their kind and gentle loving care. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to a food bank of your choice.

Ellen Elizabeth McDougle, 67, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Florence Wood; and a brother, Thomas L. Harris. She was a school bus driver with Hanover County Schools for 27 years. Surviving are her sons, Scott and wife, Kim, Steve and wife, Beverly, SPC Justin (active duty U.S. Army) and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren, Ashley, Shelby, Haley, Jacob, Evan, Jessica, Connor and Camden; sisters, Erma Traylor, Lena Whiteside, Ruth Traylor and Ethel Wyndham; and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Funeral service were held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Cool Spring Baptist Church. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery.

Audrey Lane Miller, of Mechanicsville, passed away at home on July 6, 2010 after a long battle with ALS. She is survived by her husband, Albert Miller; one son, Lee Miller and his wife, Pam, of Sandston, Va.; two sisters, Lois Jennings and her husband, Bradley, of Hertford, N.C., and Brenda Markham and husband, Marion Gill, of Weeksville, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Audrey Meads Lane and Otis Lane. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 113 Wilkinson Rd., Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter, 2807 N. Parham Rd., Suite 101, Richmond Va. 23294.

June Moran, 92, of Mechanicsville, died suddenly Thursday, July 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Moran. Mrs. Moran retired from Miller and Rhoads and was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her son, Richard “Chick” Alexander and wife Phyllis; four grandchildren, Steve Alexander and wife, Liz, Joanne Bartels and husband, Billy, Ricky Alexander and wife, Fay, Michael Alexander and wife, Becky; five great-grandchildren; sister, Alyce Rohle; and nieces and nephews. The family received friends Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.

Maria S. Rodriguez, “Graciela” and “Chela”, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria M. Crook; a sister, Ana Rodriguez; three grandchildren, Henry “Hank” Woodrow Crook IV, Virginia Regina Crook and Sofia G. P. Crook; and one great-grandson, Kaden S. Crook; also numerous nieces, nephews, various other family members and close friends. The family received friends on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. A Mass of the Resurrection was held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

Sheryl W. Sorrell, of Glen Allen, departed this life on July 5, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Washington. She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted family, a husband, Douglas Sorrell; a daughter, Rayna Sorrell; a son, Douglas II; mother, Ruby Washington; two sisters, Carolyn Young and Terrie Allsbrooks; three brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; a mother-in-law; two nieces; five nephews; one great-niece; and a host of relatives and friends. The family received friends at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, Friday, July 9, 2010. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Sharon Baptist Church, 22 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. Graveside services were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, Va.

Daniel Stewart, “Mickey”, 51, passed away on July 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, WWII Veteran, Daniel B. Stewart. Mickey is survived by his devoted mother, Hattie Stewart; and huge family of sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Jessie, Karen Stewart, Clara Myer, Susan and Charles Robinson, and Beverly and Wilbur Dees; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews, Carrie and Chris Estes with Jacob and Chase; Logan and Erin Jessie with Halie; Wesley and Stacey Jessie; Stephanie and Matthew Johnson with Deacon; Hayden Myer, Amber Robinson, Clayton Robinson, all of Richmond, Va. The family received friends Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside service were held Friday, July 9, 2010 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

John Brennan Williams Sr., 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010. He was the son of the late William Joseph Sr. and Mamie Schardt Williams. He was preceded in death by five brothers, William “Bubba” Joseph Williams Jr., Lewis “Budha” E. Williams, Charles “Pat” Q. Williams, Karl “Coney” L. Williams and Bert A. Williams; and a sister, Helen “Sissie” W. Bahen. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Williams; a son, John “Bren” B. Williams Jr. (Beth); a daughter, Valerie Denton (Ken); three grandchildren, Kendall Denton, Andrew Williams and Corbin Williams, two great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Anne Bond; and a brother, Ray “Pete” R. Williams and wife, Betty. He was a retired battalion chief for the city of Richmond Fire Department and served in the Army during WWII. The family received friends on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, where funeral services were held on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Graveside services followed in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church 1637 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Va. 23231.

Mary Woodson, 100, of Glen Allen, peacefully slipped into eternal rest on July 6, 2010 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Robinson; and her husband, James Woodson; two daughters, Mildred Spindle and Clara Woodson; one son, Douglas Robinson; five sisters, Sue Lewis, Ruth Jackson, Carrie Thompson, Elizabeth Branch and Lucille White; one brother, James Derricott. Mary’s passion in life was time devoted to her family. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Thomas (Elsie) and Joseph (Viola) Robinson; five daughters, Bertha, Susie, Ruth, Reva Robinson and Myrtle Shelton (James); 56 grandchildren, four she raised, Robert Robinson, Samuel Robinson (Lorriane), Doris Jenkins and Ellis Allen (Kathy); 145 great-grandchildren, 85 great-great-grandchildren and eight great-great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, two devoted, Julia Robinson and Alberta Lynch. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Homegoing services were held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Greenwood Baptist Church, 13367 Greenwood Church Rd., Ashland. Pastor Todd Winston officiated. Graveside services were held in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family received friends Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Greenwood Baptist Church from 7 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com.