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I found this on The Mechanicsville Local and thought you'd be interested: From the 09/01/10 Edition Brenda Arrington, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. She is survived by her sisters, Marsha Gallagher and Sandra Smith; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Brenda’s life was held Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville. William Junius Atkins, “Preacher”, went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Atkins; two devoted daughters, Willene Atkins Bellamy (Terry) and Renesha Atkins; stepdaughter, Stephanie Delaney; grandchildren, Justin Demery, Breanna, Alex, and Junius Houston, all of Richmond, Lauren and Amber Bellamy of Missouri; loving siblings, James “Cap” Atkins (Georgia), Robert Thomas Atkins (Sarah), Major Atkins (Doretha); loving sisters, Nellie Mae Williams, Bernice Taylor, and Mary Bailey, all of Stony Creek, Va.; brothers-in-law, Larry, William and Bernard Delaney; sisters-in-law, Beverly M. Harris (John) and Carolyn Brown; and a host of loving nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. The family received friends at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St., where funeral services were held later that day. Rev. Earl L. Blebsoe, pastor, officiated. Graveside services were held at Burial Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover County. Herbert M. Blankenship Jr., “Herb”, went to be with the Lord Aug. 19, 2010 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife and lifelong partner of 42 years, Vera. He is also survived by three sons and a daughter, several grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. We lost our father, friend, and mentor. A celebration of his life was held Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the family to offset funeral expenses. Billy Bolinskey, 73, of Mechanicsville, died peacefully in his sleep Aug. 28, 2010. He is survived by his sisters, Paulette Roccograndi (Anthony) and Rosemary Brooke (Larry); a brother, Patrick Bolinskey (Linda); nieces, Jacqueline Lund, Christy Bolinskey, Dr. Desiree Brooke and Kim Bolinskey; nephews, John Roccograndi, Kevin and Sean Bolinskey; a great-niece, Nicole Roccograndi; and a great-nephew, Mason Roccograndi. Billy was born April 20, 1937 in the mountains of southwest Virginia. He was the oldest of seven and graduated third in his high school class, which he always said wasn’t too hard considering that there were only ten people in his class. That was always one of his favorite jokes to tell. He went on to graduate with a degree in chemistry from Virginia Tech. Billy had an amazing love of baseball, and it was nothing unusual to find him any summer day reading and watching numerous games at one time. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh. The family received friends Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where a celebration of Billy’s life was held Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Randall L. Breeden, 81, of Glen Allen, went to be with his Lord on Aug. 22, 2010. He was born Nov. 27, 1928 in Louisville, Ky. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from Reynolds Metals Company in 1993. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, LaVerne Bradley Breeden; his daughter, Sharon Breeden Will and her husband, Gregory E. Will; and his son, Kenneth Bradley Breeden and his wife, Susan Denman Breeden; as well as two sisters, Doris Breeden Neal and Nadine Breeden Huber; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was an avid reader and traveler, which took him all over the world. He loved his family. He was active in his church, especially the Clothes Closet. He will be missed by many friends and family. The family received friends Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at Second Baptist Church. Graveside services followed in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts be made to the Second Baptist Church Building Fund, 9614 River Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. Louis Laymon Cargile Jr., “Buddy”, of Mechanicsville, born in Natchez, Miss. on July 6, 1927, the son of the late Louis L. Cargile Sr. and Gladys McCrea Cargile, passed away on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lydia Ann McKay Cargile, and is survived by one brother-in-law, two nephews, one niece, several great-nieces, and many devoted friends whose love and support were greatly appreciated by him. Buddy attended LSU before enlisting in the Marine Corps serving as a cryptographer under the Chief of Naval Operations during the occupation of Japan, China and Guam. He was recalled into service for the Korean War to help rebuild the 2nd Marine Division. Upon leaving the Marines, he went to work for Government Intelligence in Washington, D.C. leaving in 1958 to work at the Reynolds Metals Corp H.Q. in Richmond, retiring in 1985 after 27 years of service. A Mason for 60 years, he belonged to the Concordia #305 F&A.M. in Vadalia, La.; Washington Henry #344 A.F.&A.M.; Manchester Royal Arch #48, and in 1974 was Worshipful Master of Hellinic #249 A.F.&A.M. which was later absorbed into Metropolitan #11. He was also a life member of the Mechanicsville VFW Post 9808. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at River View Cemetery with the Reverend Mark D. Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23058. Raymond Monroe Doggett, 63, of Glen Allen, departed this earth Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hampton Doggett; his sister, Barbara Blanton; and his brothers, Henry and Bobby Doggett. He is survived by three sons, Raymond Earl (Andrea), Wayne Franklin and Brian Lee (Kathy); one brother, Michael Wayne of Bluefield, W.Va.; two sisters, Margaret Landrum of Richmond and Dottie Purdy (Waymon) of Montpelier; eight grandchildren, Caleb, Madeline, Makayla, Brian Jr., Gavin, Raymond, Christian and Aiden; 14 nieces and nephews, 23 great-nieces and nephews; best friend, Betty Setzer. Raymond was a retired supervisor from Reynolds Metals Company. The family received friends Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. Graveside services were held in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Edison Lincoln Dowdy Jr., 66 of Glen Allen, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at Retreat Hospital in Richmond. Eddie, or “Rowdy” as he was called by his close friends, lost his battle with cancer. Formerly of Pearisburg, Va., Eddie was a second generation jeweler and owned and operated Dowdy’s Jewelers Inc. in Pearisburg for the last 25 of its 44 years in business. He was also founder of NAPA Auto Parts Inc., in Pearisburg. He was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Glen Allen. He was known in Corvette and Harley-Davidson circles for his 1963 Corvette and his 1950 designed Road King Classic. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alice Williams Dowdy of Glen Allen; one son, Tony Dowdy and wife, Anne, of Glen Allen; one daughter, Elizabeth D. Skaggs and husband, Mitch, of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Edison Drew Lagan, Stephanie Anne Dowdy, and Caroline Grace Dowdy; and also his furry friends, Abbie, Chloe, Brogan, SamiJo, Lillie, and Jazz. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Pearisburg First United Methodist in Pearisburg with Rev. Eddie Kendall and Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating, and with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, Va. The family received friends at the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , Giles Relay For Life , Sandra Clark, 307 Mayo Circle, Pearisburg, Va. 24134. The family wishes to thank the nurses of Hospice of Virginia for all their care. Online condolences can be sent to the http://www.givensfuneralhome.com. William Henry Grindstaff, “Cowboy”, born June 10, 1935, passed away Aug. 26, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son, William Roy Grindstaff; his parents, Henry and Maggie Grindstaff; his two sisters, Lena Bass and Blanche Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his daughters, Faye Hampton (Charles) and Ann Gates (John); his son, Jimmy Grindstaff (Anne); his grandchildren, Melissa, Chris, David and John Henry; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Lawson Grindstaff; and sister, Lola Hooper. He was a well-known local auctioneer, an active member of VAA and served in the National Guard. He was also well-known by friends as Cowboy for his western wear and Stetson hats. The family received guests on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 and Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, where a funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Graveside services were held in Greenwood Memorial Park. Barbara Watson Isbell, 43, of Glen Allen, passed away on Aug. 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amber Marie Isbell; and her grandparents, George and Mildred Sanderson. She is survived by her parents, Norman and Donna Watson; brother, Norman “Jr.” Watson (Angela Watson); her children, Jessica, Amanda and Devin Isbell; her nieces, Heather Watson and Haley Lewis; best friend, Debbie Payne; her loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of her life was held Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at Hunton Community Center at the corner of Greenwood Road and Old Washington Highway. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Barbara to the Henrico Animal Shelter. Stanley T. Johnson, 68, of Studley, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Alma Johnson; daughters, Michelle McGrady (Tim) and Rae Pittman (Michael); and grandchildren, Nichole, Sarah and Josh. The family received friends on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Graveside funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Highland Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Mattie D. Mason, 86, of Ashland, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Mason; six sisters, Catherine, Molly, Gertrude, Bertha, Gladys and Rosa; two brothers, Lucien and Ford; two children, Junius and John. After receiving her education in the Hanover County School System, she worked at the Ashland Shirt Factory for many years. Later she retired from Best Products after 30 years of service. Mattie loved her church family! She was an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Ashland. Over the years, she held various positions including Willing Worker, treasurer and usher. Mattie also loved her family. She was known affectionately as “Mama” to some, but “Grandma” to all. She loved all of her grandchildren, but especially her boys. She had an open door policy to almost anyone in need. She used to say, “Everyone needs a place to stay and eat.” Left to cherish her memory is one daughter, Joyce Harris; one sister, Alice Taliaferro; four grandsons, Edward Jr., (Vanessa), Wade (Kimberly), Andre and Cedric; one granddaughter, Cassandra; 12 great- grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and many friends. Remains rest at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland. Homegoing services were held Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 S. James Street, Ashland. Rev. Michael Shannon Sr., pastor, officiated. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. The family received friends during an hour of reflection on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com. Novelene Howard Shroyer, 86, of Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville, widow of Dr. Donald C. Shroyer, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. She is survived by her son, Michael Linden Shroyer and his wife, Debra, of Utah; her daughter, Suzanne Shroyer Harris and her husband, Stephen, of North Carolina; her former daughter-in-law, Mary E. Shroyer; three grandchildren, Heather S. Dowdy, Laurel S. Hanke and M. Linden Shroyer II; five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Lila H. Irby and her husband, Moreland R. Irby Jr. She was preceded in death by her brother, Randall R. Howard, and is survived by his children: niece, Sheryl L. Eickelberg, and nephew, Steven R. Howard. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Nancy Virginia Shroyer Bain and her six children. She served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a WAVE. Mrs. Shroyer gave much of her time volunteering at Covenant Woods in various capacities. She was an avid knitter and used her talent to benefit both those she loved and those in need. The family received friends Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Covenant Woods Fund, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or the SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220. Neville McLean Staughton Jr., 85 of Mechanicsville, passed away Aug. 26, 2010. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jeannine Dance Staughton; one brother, Harry Staughton and his wife, Lee Staughton; one sister, Jane Staughton Barlow; one daughter, Karen Staughton McNamara and her husband, Gary Wayne McNamara; two sons, Darrell Ray Staughton and Marvin Wayne Staughton; four grandchildren, Misty, Jimmy, Tiffany, Chelsea and her husband, Joe Ferguson; three great-grandchildren, Kalib, Mitchell and Samuel; many beloved nieces and nephews; and his beloved cousin, Josephine in Germany. He was a retired fire captain with the Richmond Fire Bureau with 37 years of service. He was a charter union member of the Richmond Fire Bureau. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the USS New York during WWII. He was a member of the VFW Battle Field Post #9808. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and his devoted niece, Joe Lynn Staughton for their faithful care during his last days. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association . Barbara Ann Barnes Tester, 76, of Highland Springs, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. She was born to the late Dester and Bettie Barnes on August 2, 1934 in Angier, N.C. Barbara graduated from Angier High School in 1952. She enjoyed sports and played on her high school basketball team. Barbara was retired from real estate and property management and was an avid Bridge player. She is survived by her sisters, Homezell Gilliam of Portsmouth, Va., Geraldine Tilley of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., and Martha Lou Winn of Zuni, Va.; daughters, Jan Franck and Sandra Morris; granddaughters, Stephanie Mosley and Ashley Rae Morris; and great-grandson, Logan Mosley, all of Richmond, Va. The family received friends to celebrate her life on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va., where services were held Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. Graveside services were held in Hanover Memorial Park. She was a ray of sunshine and a joy to all that knew her. She will be deeply missed. Andrew W. Tunstall, 75, of Ashland, slipped away into eternal rest to be with our Heavenly Father on Aug. 24, 2010. Andrew is the youngest son of the late Frank and Mannie Tunstall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine; a daughter, Karen; and brother, Marion. Left to cherish his memory his three daughters, Evelyn Tunstall, Sandra Lawrence (Gary) and Patricia Henderson (devoted son-in-law, Archie); two sons, Andrew Jr. (Anita) and James; three brothers, Harold ( Rebecca), James and William Gordon; sisters, Julia Jones and Shirley Stewart; nine special grandchildren, Kendall, Jaymes, Shudan, Amber, Kendra, Sheree, Shanel, Destinee and Andre; devoted friends, Norman, Champ, Dave, Clarence, James, Clyde and Arlene; along with a host of other relatives and many friends. The family received friends at F. E. Dabney Funeral Home, 600 B Street, Ashland on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 in the F. E. Dabney Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Lawrence Samuel officiated. Graveside services were held in the Tunstall Family Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at: fedabneyfuneralhome.com. Mary Etta Wyatt, 53, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Wyatt was a longtime member of Oak Grove Wesleyan Church. She was beautiful and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all she met. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, James B. Wyatt; a daughter, Tina M. Smart and her husband, John Smart Jr.; son, Wesley A. Hathcock and his wife, Stacy R. Hathcock; two grandchildren, Coty W. Smart and Kaylee R. Hathcock; six siblings, Martha Williams, Jessie Wright, Sue Dinsmore, Kathy Ledford, Buddy Mast and Joyce Conner; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends including her canine companion, Kosmo. The family received friends Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at Oak Grove Wesleyan Church, 16360 Woodman Hall Rd., Montpelier, Va. 23192. Jerome Seaborn Wyman, “Jerry”, 80, S.F.C. (Ret.) United States Army, passed away Friday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born in Nashville, Tenn., on June 23, 1930, the son of the late Walter F. and Nona Grady Wyman. He was married to the late JoAnn Williams Wyman. Jerry was retired from the United States Postal Service. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, Va., with full military honors. Jerry is survived by his stepdaughter, Elizabeth D. Phillips and husband, David, of Mechanicsville, Va.; and his stepson, William B. Duke Jr. and wife, Jacqueline, of Goldsboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Carrie Mowbray and husband, Brodie Dollinger, Erica and Ethan Duke. Online condolences may be sent to the family at seymourfuneralhome.com. Dorothy L. Zook, “Dot”, 73, of Ashland, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010. She was loved by many and is no longer suffering any pain. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Zook of Lancaster, Pa.; and her parents, Gilbert and Vesta Helmuth of Streetsboro, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Zook of Ashland; and her sons and their families, Larry and Christina Zook of Tewksbury, Mass.; Jerry and Daune Zook; her granddaughters, Raleigh and Sawyer Zook; her grandson, Noah Zook, all of Ashland; and her brother and his family, Willard and Loretta Helmuth of Marshville, N.C. Dorothy retired from the Post-Partum Unit of Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, Forest Campus in Richmond, Va. She was active in the Ashland Church of God for many years. She poured her life into her family and serving others. Dot’s love for others and heart of service will be missed by all. The family received friends at the Ashland Church of God, 407 Myrtle Street, Ashland, Va., on Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. A service to celebrate her life was held on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, also at Ashland Church of God. A graveside service followed at Signal Memorial Park in Hanover, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Ashland Church of God Building Fund, 407 Myrtle Street, Ashland, Va. 23005. Online condolences may be made at http://www.nelsencares.com. To read the complete article, please visit the following URL: http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/obituaries/article/4954/