From the 08/27/08 Edition
Aug 27, 2008

Doris Alworth, 69, departed in peace to go be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. She was born in Hawley, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 29, 1938 to the late Henry Reafler and Katherine Reafler. Doris loved and is survived by four children, James Alworth and wife, Patricia, of Bethel, Connecticut, Sharon Menke and husband, Henry, of Morning View, K.Y. Melinda Workman and husband, Gary, of Richmond, and Bob Alworth and wife, Chrissy, of Newport News; seven grandchildren, James and Olivia Alworth, Paige and Walter Menke, Jeremy and Bethannie Workman and Mary Elise Alworth; one sister, Lorraine Miller and husband, Albert, of Hawley, Penn. Doris will be remembered by those who loved her for her feisty “never give up” attitude, Yankee ingenuity, but mostly for the tasty treats that came out of her kitchen. She was always ready for a good laugh, a good cry, solving the world’s problems, or just going for a walk. She will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank her friends from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, especially her quilting group; the Cheswick Walking Club; her dear neighbors, Sue, Linda and Makayla; Dottie; Toni; and many others too numerous to mention; for the many cards, calls and visits that were made. No card, call, or visit ever went unnoticed or unappreciated. The family received friends on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 with a memorial service immediately following at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Burial was private at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Louis M. Newton, formerly of Colonial Beach, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 in Mechanicsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl G. Newton. She was a homemaker, a member of Colonial Beach Baptist Church, and a charter member of the Colonial Beach Historical Society. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Woodzell and her husband, Stephen, of Springfield, and Lora Hayes of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren, Brooke Sterne and her husband, Mark, Naomi Austin and her husband, Jason, Myria Rolan, and four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Savanna, David and Walker. The funeral was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Nash and Slaw Funeral Home, Colonial Beach, with graveside services occurring at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oak Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Virginia. The family would especially like to thank Shirley Shaw for the loving care she provided our mother while at The Haven at Heatherwood.

Terry L. Rice, of Richmond, went to her eternal rest on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Surviving are her husband, Stephen Rice; and stepson, James Wesley Rice of Richmond; parents, Robert and Emmy Jinkins of Frostburg, Md.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicky and Bill Evens, Roxann and Randy Rice, Brenda and Andy Ruby and Robin and Brian Moore, all of Md. A celebration of Terry’s life was held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at her residence at 4280 Creighton Rd., Richmond, Va.

Elwood K. Ryan, 80, of Manakin-Sabot, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty D. Ryan; sons, Gene Ryan and wife, Patricia K. Ryan, Michael Ryan and wife, Karen L. Ryan; grandsons, Patrick and Robert Ryan; two granddaughters, Katlin and Kristen Ryan; great-grandsons, William and Winston Ryan. Mr. Ryan retired from Richmond Motor Company with 34 years of service. The family received friends Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Morning Star Lutheran Church, Mt. Jackson, Va. Graveside services followed in church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Morning Star Lutheran Church, 282 Morning Star Rd., Mt. Jackson, Va. 22842.

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