Julian Clarence Syliva, 90, of Alps in Caroline County died Friday, April 10, 2009 in the Alpha House, Ashland, VA. Mr. Sylvia was the widower of Nancy Beasley Sylvia and a member of Salem Baptist Church. He is survived by a sister, Virginia Powell of Alps and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, April 13, 2009 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church, Sparta, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Sparta, VA. 22552.
Robert F. Smith, 79 of Milford died Thursday April 9, 2009 at his home. He was a truck driver for over 40 years, starting with Blanton Trucking in Milford and retiring with National Freight. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Smith; a son. Wilson Smith of Milford; two daughters, Roberta Nelson of Mechanicsville and Sherry Eskam of Fredericksburg; two sisters Lucille Loving of Florida and Ruth Gifford of Clarksville; three brothers, Ronald, Donald and Cecil Smith all of Ruther Glen; six grandchildren, Robert W. Jr, Christopher and Brandon Nelson and Justin, Cass and Cameron Eskam and two great grandchildren, Leah and Jacob Nelson. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 13th at 2:00 PM in Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Julian Clarence Syliva, 90, of Alps in Caroline County died Friday, April 10, 2009 in the Alpha House, Ashland, VA. Mr. Sylvia was the widower of Nancy Beasley Sylvia and a member of Salem Baptist Church. He is survived by a sister, Virginia Powell of Alps and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, April 13, 2009 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church, Sparta, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Sparta, VA. 22552.
Evelyn Hunt Norment, 85, of Richmond, formerly of Caroline, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Miss Norment was a retired librarian and dedicated teacher who shared the gift of books and learning with a multitude of students and was faithful lifetime member of Salem Baptist Church. She is survived by two nephews, James B. Norment of Varina and Steven A. Norment of Mechanicsville; one niece, Nancy N. Harris of Richmond; and great nephews and nieces, J. B. Norment III of Aylett, Jennifer T. Norment of Richmond, Lindsey C. Norment of Richmond, Elizabeth Norment of Richmond, Luke A. Kathol of Ellicott City, MD, Laura Kathol of California and Leticia Bergin of Richmond. A funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 10, 2009 at Salem Baptist Church, Sparta with Rev. Kevin James officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Storke Fuenral Home, Bowling Green. The family request memorial contributions be made to Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Sparta, VA. 22552.
Anna Rosalyn Taylor Landram, 87 of Bowling Green, died Saturday April 4, 2009 in Bowling Green Health Care Center. Known to her family and friends as Mama Rose or Grandma Taylor, she was a member of Bowling Green United Methodist Church, the Fredericksburg Moose Lodge Auxiliary and the Bowling Green Rescue Squad Auxiliary. She loved to cook for her family and was well known for her desserts she would prepare when her daughter owned Main Street Café. She was the widow of William Loyd Taylor and Jeter Landram. She was also preceded in death by her children, Bobby Taylor and Eleanor Hauser, grandson, Robert James Hauser and brother, Richard Taylor. Survivors include three daughters, Maxine P. Miller of Bowling Green, Anne T. Wallace of Bowling Green and Sue T. Ogle of Summerville SC; a sister, Elizabeth Wallace; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday April 8th at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the Bowling Green Rescue Squad.
 Lynn Pickett Gouldin, 49, of Woodford, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at her home. Lynn was an Assistant Vice President with Union Bank and Trust and Market Manager for the Caroline Region. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Extremely active in her community, she was instrumental in bringing the first Relay for Life to Caroline in 1998 and served as Chairman for two years. She was one of the early organizers of the Bowling Green Harvest Festival and worked year after year putting together the car show portion of the Festival. Lynn also was active in the Caroline Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board numerous times and held the position of Treasurer. In 2008, the Chamber of Commerce honored her with the first annual “C.I.V.I.C” award. She was also an honorary member of the Caroline Ruritan Club.Lynn is survived by her husband, Frankie Wayne Gouldin; a daughter, Brandy Lynn Gouldin; a son-in-law, Jason Heisler; her grandson, Kaydyn Justis; her parents, William Henry and Peggy Pickett; two brothers, Paul Pickett and David Pickett and his wife, Terrie; her mother-in-law, Doris Talley; two sisters-in-law, Cindy Toombs and Cathy Tillman; and her two best friends and sisters-in-love, Debbie Holland and her husband, Billy and Judy Beazley and her husband, Darrell; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Bowling Green Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin James officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 8:00 PM Friday at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Kaydyn Justis Gouldin Fund, P. O. Box 446, Bowling Green, VA. 22427 or any Union Bank & Trust branch or to Medi Home Health and Hospice, 8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 226, Richmond, VA. 23229.
Lois Billingsley Raines, 84 died Wednesday March 11, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She had lived at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Richmond for the past several years, but was a longtime resident of Rappahannock Academy in Caroline County. She was the widow of L. Hiter Raines and a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She had a 20 year career with the US Postal Service and had retired as Postmaster of the Corbin Post Office. She was also a past recipient of the “Postmaster of the Year” award for the Richmond region. Survivors include three sons; James L. Raines of Richmond, John M. Raines and his wife Anita of Richmond of Richmond, Jeffrey S. Raines and his wife Joyce of Middletown MD; a sister, Page Billingsley of Raleigh NC; two brothers, Everett Billingsley of Chapel Hill NC and Roy Billingsley of Ashland and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Griffin and a brother, James Marcus Billingsley Jr. A funeral service will be held Saturday March 14th at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, Port Royal or Port Royal Vol. Fire and Rescue.
Sylvia Ann French, 70, of Lake Caroline, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Indiana, she had retired from the Air Force Association with over 20 years service, was a DOCENT with the Kenmore Plantation, a volunteer at the Ladysmith Library, and a member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Rivard of Virginia Beach, a son, Mike French of Corvallis, Oregon, a brother, Joe Rudynski of Carnation, Washington, and two grandchildren, Christopher Everton and Zack Everton of Round Rock, Texas. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Marian G. Detweiler, 79 of Port Royal died Monday March 2, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Stephen Detweiler; three children, Myron John Wells of Newport News, Rose Dodson of Smithfield and Robert Wells of Canada; a half sister, Marjorie Sroka of New Jersey; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Detweiler will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
Martha C. Pitts, 93 of Penola died Monday February 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Moody C. Pitts and her daughter Shirley Craig. Survivors include four children, Charles Lancaster of Louisiana, Moody Pitts Jr. of Penola, James Norman Pitts of Richmond and Donald Lee Pitts of Penola; three sisters, Ruby Kelly, Lillian Anthony and Margaret Starrette all of Mechanicsville; three brothers, Clayton Crowe of Chesapeake, Harvey Crowe of Texas and Bruce Crowe of Mechanicsville; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday February 26th at 2:30 PM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery, Shumansville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation
Howard E. Allen, 82 of Bowling Green, died Saturday February 21, 2009. Born in Richmond, he was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church in Guinea, worked for 27 years at the FMC plant and retired from Quarles Petroleum. Survivors include his wife, Rachel G. Allen; a son, Kenneth Allen and his wife Sharon of Ladysmith; a daughter, Caroleen Carter and her husband Lee Roy of Ruther Glen; three grandchildren, J. C. Allen and his wife, Tara, Michelle Allen Overton and her fiance', Chuck Hines, and Lisa Carter. and three great grandchildren. A funeral will be held Thursday February 26th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with Pastor Michael McGee officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Elizabeth M. Craig, 81, of Rappahannock Academy, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Louisa Health Care Center. Born in Fort A. P. Hill, she was the widow of Raymond S. Craig. She had retired from NSWC after over 20 years of service and was a member of Port Royal Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanne Craig. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Galyen and her husband, Bradley of Spotsylvania; a sister, Mae Carter of King George; and three grandchildren, Adam Galyen, Raven Galyen and Khris Craig. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 14, 2009 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Port Royal Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 119, Port Royal, VA. 22535 or American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA. 22360.
Linwood Mason Hughes, 75, of Woodford died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. Born in Caroline, he had worked for many years at Foreign and Domestic Woods. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Hebert of Bumpass; a sister, Peggy Pickett of Woodford; and his special friends, Jeanette and Thomas Burke and Dottie and Hugh Beazley. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Laura D. Durrett, 80, of Ladysmith died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Survivors include seven children, Rose Mosley of Beaverdam, Stuart “Stump” Durrett, Jr. of Montpelier, David Durrett of Chesterfield, Dennis Durrett of Woodford, Paul Durrett of Ashland, Susie Surles of Ruther Glen and Jeffrey Durrett of Woodford; a sister, Lorene Toombs of Woodford; two brothers, Hunter Durrett of Ruther Glen, and John Durrett, Jr. of Richmond; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with Dr. Fred Skaggs officiating. Burial will follow in County Line Baptist Church cemetery, Ruther Glen. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Mary Lee Herrick, 90 of Catlett, died Saturday January 31, 2009 in Fauquier Hospital. She was the daughter of Lucian and Elizabeth Jordan and one of nine children. She was born in Upper Zion, which is now a part of Ft. A.P. Hill, and lived for a number of years in Port Royal. After her school years, she lived in Washington DC and northern Virginia and it is there she met her husband, Russell A. (Bud) Herrick. In April 1957, they were blessed with a son, Russell A. (Rusty) Herrick Jr. After Bud’s death on April 7, 1964, Mary Lee had the responsibility of raising her son as a single mother, which was one of her greatest joys. After her retirement, she moved to Catlett to live with her son and share her life with yet another blessing; a beautiful granddaughter, Katie Lynne Herrick. Katie, too, was the joy and delight of Mary’s life. Upon moving to Catlett, she joined the Trinity United Methodist Church, where she met many friends and became active in the various activities of the church. One of her special activities was visiting and keeping in touch with the sick and shut-in. Throughout all of Mary Lee’s life, she was always a loyal and dedicated member of her family. Always supporting and helping with one and all, even at times when it wasn’t the easiest thing to do. She lived a long and caring life serving in all areas whenever and wherever needed. The book of Ecclesiastes tells us that for everything there is a season and a time. Mary Lee’s time and call has come and she had prepared herself to meet her Lord. Her advice and wish would be for all who remain, to prepare themselves to be ready when they receive their call. She indeed will be greatly missed. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, February 2nd at 11:00 AM in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green. Friends and family will meet at Storke Funeral Home 111 S. Main Street Bowling Green and the procession will leave at 10:45 AM for the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Catlett.
Mary Butler Chenault, 94, of Sparta, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Essex House. Born in Caroline, she was the widow of Campbell C. Chenault. She was a lifelong member of Salem Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She retired as a cafeteria worker in the Caroline County Schools. Survivors include a nephew, William D. Motley and his wife, Glenna of Warsaw; two nieces, Sue M. Andrews of Tappahannock and Ellen M. Stevens and her husband, Kenny and a special friend, Barbara Seal of Sparta. A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Salem Baptist Church, Sparta, VA. The family will receive friends 1:30-3:00 Pm Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 24032 Sparta Road, Sparta, VA. 22552.
Albert K. Walker Jr., 67 of Fredericksburg, died Monday January 26, 2009 at his home. Survivors include six children, Ronald Walker of Dale City, Jeffrey Walker of Stafford, Angela Satterwhite of Ladysmith, Bobby Rogers of Ladysmith, Clint Walker of Spotsylvania and William Walker of Fredericksburg; a brother, Ronald Walker of Covington and fourteen grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held.
Joanne P. Parrish, 63 of Woodford, died Sunday January 25, 2009 in Mary Washington Hospital. Survivors include her brother, Steve Parrish and his wife Anna of Woodford; her sister, Kathryn Carver and her husband Roger of Fredericksburg; nephews, Jeff and David Parrish and William Carver II; niece, Candace Carver; great nephew, Darrin Parrish and great niece, Savannah Parrish. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday January 30th at 11:00 AM at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Woodford. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Caroline Fire Dept. or a favorite charity.
Bruce W. Fontaine, 55 of Bowling Green died Sunday January 25, 2008. He was a member of St. Asaphs Episcopal Church and a faithful friend and neighbor to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hunter and Dessie Miller. Survivors include his sisters, Sharon Allen and her husband Kenneth of Ladysmith, Brenda Wright and her fiannce Glen Hazelwood of Lanexa and Fern Wilcox and her husband Ricky of Bowling Green; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Anderson of Richmond, several nieces and nephews and a special friend and neighbor, Daisy Braxton. A funeral service will be held Wednesday January 28th at 2:00 PM in Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Lakewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, two hours prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Asaphs Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Billie Ruth Kegley Melton, 76 of Fredericksburg died Monday January 19, 2009 in Mary Washington Hospital. Born in Galax, she had retired from the Fredericksburg Chateau Assisted Living Facility. Survivors include her daughter, Carrie L. Wright and her husband Tommy of Bowling Green, her son, Robert R. (Randy) Melton and his wife Evelyn of Fredericksburg, her grandson, Matthew M. Melton and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday January 23rd at 2:00 PM in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Friday from 12:00 Noon until the procession leaves for the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
Annie B. Goodwin, 91 of Milford died Monday January 19, 2009. Survivors include her son, Lawrence Cannon of Richmond; a sister, Earl Gayle of Ruther Glen; two granddaughters; six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A graveside funeral will be held Thursday January 23rd at 2:00 PM in Lakewood Cemetery, Bowling Green. Visitation at Storke Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the time of service.
Otis Leroy Southworth, 78, of Ruther Glen, died suddenly Saturday, January 10, 2009. Born in Caroline, he had retired after 39 years from Richmond City Schools and was a U. S. Army veteran. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Marian Southworth; a son, Michael Wayne Southworth and his wife, Nina of Ruther Glen; a brother, Lewis Southworth of Richmond; a granddaughter, Erica Southworth; and a grandson, Austin Southworth. He was preceded in death by a son, David Southworth. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. Burial will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover. The family will receive friends 6- 8 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Barbara Allen, 201 Travis Street, Bowling Green, VA. 22427
Novella Satterwhite, 86, of Ruther Glen died Friday, January 9, 2009 at Westport Convalescent Center. Born in Alabama, she is survived by her husband, Grayson A. Satterwhite; three children, Linda Bradley, Bobby Satterwhite and Marie E. Smith all of Caroline; two sisters, Mary Culver and Myrtle Glover of Alabama; three brothers, Bobby Atchley of Alabama, Cleon Atchley of Illinois and Richard Atchley of Stafford; six grandchildren, John Bradley, James Bradley, Jeremy Barker, Jared Barker, Ashley Satterwhite and Bob Satterwhite; and three great grandchildren, James Bradley, Jr., Stephen Hickman and Leigh Ann Hickman. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009 in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green with Rev. Frank Carrington officiating.
Lucy Mae Cooper, 86, passed away at her Shumansville home Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, with her family around her. Lucy Mae was a devoted and loving wife and a caring, loving and grateful mother. She was a lifelong member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Earl Cooper; three children, Irvin E. Cooper of Milford, Dianna Chinault of Ruther Glen and David Cooper of Bowling Green; six grandchildren, Amy Wingfield, Paul Cooper, Keith Chinault, Shane Chinault, Brandon Cooper and Cassandra Cooper; seven great-grandchildren; and her brother-in-law, Melvin Harris of Richmond. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, with burial to follow in Mount Hermon Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, from 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 18453 Sparta Road, Milford, VA. 22514.
John Barrington Clary, 53 of Richmond, departed this life January 4, 2009. Survivors include his father, Amos Clary; two sisters, Julia Watts and her husband Kenneth and Patricia Clary; and a niece, Sara Watts. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barrington Clary. A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 7th at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jerusalem Christian Church, King William.
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