Obituaries

First Name Last Name
Herman Hillary Nuckols, Jr.

Herman Hillary Nuckols, Jr. 1921-2012

Nuckols, Jr., Herman H., 90, of Richmond, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ina E. Nuckols; son, Wayne H. Nuckols; daughters, Trudy N. Wender, Kimberly N. Rachuba; step-son, Raymond H. Tittle; step-daughter, Carolyn T. Bost; brother, Tyruss Nuckols; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Herman retired from American Tobacco Company as a master machinist. He served his country dutifully in the...

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Carolyn Faye Snipes

Carolyn Faye Snipes 1941-2012

Snipes, Carolyn Saunders, 71, of Varina, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Snipes. Carolyn is survived by her children, Brian Snipes and wife, LaVerne, Sandra "Sandy" Snipes, Robert C. Snipes Jr. of Denver, CO. and Robert Kyle Williams; sister, Linda Rogers and husband, John; brother, Richard Saunders and wife, Charlotte; granddaughters, Cheyenne Snipes and Julia Snipes. Carolyn is a...

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James Murrell LaFoon

James Murrell LaFoon 1944-2012

James Murrell LaFoon, 67, of New Kent, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Delarue LaFoon Winston and Harold LaFoon; as well as his daughter, Kathleen Michelle LaFoon. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Jacqueline Kahn LaFoon; daughters, Alison LaFoon Lewis and Charlotte LaFoon Strom (Wesley Strom); and two beloved grandchildren, Parker Strom and Emily Strom. He also leaves behind his...

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Jean Nuber Boatwright 1921-2012

Jean Nuber Boatwright passed away on February 3, 2012 at the age of 90. The daughter of the late Admiral Horace David Nuber and Janet Bryant Nuber, she was born in Norfolk, VA, on July 9, 1921. She grew up in Beverly Hills, CA and graduated from Beverly Hills High School. While traveling in 1956, a kind friend of the family offered to show her around Washington, D.C. This friendship blossomed into a lifelong romance. She married John...

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Susan Jane Yost Calver

Susan Jane Yost Calver 1940-2012

Susan Jane Yost Calver, 71, died on February 2, 2012 in the Consulate Care Center after a courageous battle with two forms of dementia. Susan was loved by all of her friends and family and known for her loving, caring, and easy-going demeanor. She was born April 15, 1940 and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Madge Yost of Farmington, WV. She grew up in Farmington and furthered her education by achieving a nursing degree in 1961...

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Jesse Stanley Hizenski 1917-2012

Jesse Stanley Hizenski, a resident of Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, VA, passed away on February 1, 2012 at the age of 94. Born April 28, 1917, in Wyano, PA, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Katherine. Jesse, Major, USAF (Ret), was a Chief Navigator in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, Korean conflict and Vietnam. He was commissioned a 2nd LT, U.S. Army Air Corps on September 25, 1943 and assigned to a B-17 crew of the 49th...

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Floyd G. Johnson

Floyd G. Johnson 1928-2012

Johnson, Floyd G., 83, of Highland Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, two sisters and one brother. Floyd leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Margaret S. Johnson; son, George A. Clayton (Judy H.); and sister, Teresa Crouch. Floyd was a dedicated employee of C & O Railroad where he worked as an inspector and retired with over 30 years of service. Floyd also...

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William Earl Day 1948-2012

Day, William "Billy" also known as "Dad", 63, of Varina, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Bill was a long time employee of Sydnor Hydro with over forty years of service. He also dutifully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Connie J. Day; daughter, Jacqueline S. Day; son, Zackaryah T. Day; grandson, Joshua D. Gibson; two godchildren, T.J. Day and Vicki L. Beasley; two...

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Vincent James Mannarino 1925-2012

Vincent J. Mannarino, 86, of James City County, passed away on January 31, 2012. Vinny was born on September 14, 1925 in Bayonne, NJ and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1951. He was employed by the U.S. Department of the Army as a mechanical engineer until he retired in 1995. Following his retirement, he was employed by the Williamsburg Regional Library until 2008. In 1984, he became a resident of James City County and a...

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Marguerite Wonsey McEver

Marguerite Wonsey McEver 1953-2012

Marguerite was a generous, outgoing person who was at ease with everyone she met. She spread light into the lives of all, and her sudden passing on January 30, 2012 will be grieved by all who knew her. She was born in Los Angeles on June 14, 1953, and spent her formative years in Charlotte, NC. She graduated from Meyers Park High School, and attended UNC Chapel Hill, where she earned a BS in Botany. In her early twenties, she was an active...

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Sara Mobley Hakopian

Sara Mobley Hakopian 1967-2012

Sara Mobley Hakopian, of Beaverdam, VA, died January 30, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Molly, and her son, P.J.; father, Frederick F. Mobley (Lillian) of Rockville, MD; mother, Betty Savage (Ernie) of Bruceton Mills, West VA; siblings, Lewis (Sandy) Mobley of Columbia, MD., Alice Emery (William MacDermaid) of Middleville, MI, John (Christa) Mobley of Silver Spring, MD, Mark (Cheryl) Mobley of Sheboygan, WI, and Mykl Davis of Alice...

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Pamela Miller Derrington

Pamela Miller Derrington 1953-2012

Pamela Miller Derrington, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at her residence in Highland Springs, VA. Age 58 years. Beloved daughter of Clara Canzoneri Miller, and the late Joseph Wm. Miller, Jr. Loving mother of Kyle T. and Kevin A. Derrington. Cherished sister of Valerie F. Miller. Also surviving are numerous relatives and friends in the greater New Orleans and greater Richmond areas. Pam was born in San Antonio, raised in New...

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Donald Lawrence Randolph Hansen

Donald Lawrence Randolph Hansen 1920-2012

Donald L. R. Hansen, loving husband and father, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Williamsburg, VA. Don was born March 11, 1920 in Stockholm, South Dakota to Christian and Gelia (Johnson) Hansen. He grew up on the family farm during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression eras of the 1920's and 30's. Don graduated from South Dakota State University in 1942 with a degree in Agricultural Economics and Dairy Science. He enlisted in U.S. Naval...

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Beatrice  Michael

Beatrice Michael 1938-2012

Beatrice Michael, 73, of Lanexa, died on January 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Michael, Sr. Beatrice was a terrific mother, and built her life around her children. Her children will remember her as a strong woman with a great sense of humor. She is survived by her son, Chuck Michael (Patty) and Scott Michael; grandson, Brian Michael; and great-grandson, Grayson Michael. The family will receive friends...

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Michael Mlynczak

Michael Mlynczak 1947-2012

Mlynczak, Michael, 64, of Henrico, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Michael was preceded in death by his mother and father; son, Michael Mlynczak Jr.; and sister, Krystina Mlynczak. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Kelly Hott (Danny); sister, Valerie Bell (Gentry); and brothers, John Mlynczak (Tammy) and George Mlynczak; stepsister, Evelyn Edwards, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces...

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Rhea Kidd

Rhea Kidd 1928-2012

Rhea Kidd, 83, of Williamsburg, died on January 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Kidd. Rhea graduated college with a bachelor's in science and worked for many years in pathology laboratories. She was a proud United Methodist minister's wife for many years. She was very active in the church, including many churches in the Virginia Conference. She was also a member of many United Methodist Women's Circles. She was a...

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David Lester Childs

David Lester Childs 1951-2012

David Lester Childs, 60, of Williamsburg, VA, died on January 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Schumitz and nephew, Matthew Schumitz. David received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Fairfield University in Connecticut, and worked for AI-Tek Instruments as a sales and marketing manager. While in Connecticut, he also served honorably in the Connecticut Air National Guard. More recently, he was a...

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Beverly O. Harden

Beverly O. Harden 1929-2012

Beverly Jean Orton Harden was born May 7, 1929 in Camden, New York, the youngest of four daughters of Henry Royal and Ethel Van Alstyne Orton. She graduated from Camden High School in 1947, and earned her Associate's Degree from Cazenovia College in 1949, where she was named Ideal Senior. On February 16, 1952 Beverly married Neil F. Harden and, after living in Williamsburg, Virginia for a year while he completed his military obligations at Ft...

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Harold "Joe" Ray Everhart

Harold "Joe" Ray Everhart 1946-2012

Harold "Joe" Everhart, 65, of Williamsburg, died on January 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Everhart and Sarah Lipps; stepfather, Robert Lipps; and three brothers, Howard, Forest and James Everhart. Joe was born in Winchester, VA. He worked at Kingsmill for 16 years doing maintenance on the golf course. He enjoyed woodworking and sports. Joe loved spending time with his friends and family, and they will fondly...

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Debby Ayers Smith

Debby Ayers Smith 1959-2012

Smith, Debby, 53, of Sandston, passed away on January 26, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Smith Sr.; children, Karl, Missy, Denise, Lisa, and Charles Jr.; siblings, Charlotte, Hope, and Ralph Jr.; sixteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 8PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond,...

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Ercelle Blackburn Nyhammer

Ercelle Blackburn Nyhammer 1924-2012

Nyhammer, Ercelle Blackburn, 87, of Sandston went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry O. Nyhammer. She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Stamey and husband Glenn Stamey, Melissa E. Nyhammer, and Teresa Parnell; four grandchildren, Dawn R. Moss, Star Richardson (Bill), Christopher Stamey, and Carol Ann Schirner (David); two great-grandchildren, Jessica Lane Bullion and Jett Walker...

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Ralph Ellis Williams 1935-2012

Williams, Ralph E., 77, of Ashland, VA, crossed over to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He is survived by his loving family who stood by his side to the end. Ralph was a heroic veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was also a hardworking father and grandfather. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA, where funeral...

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Mary McPherson Saunders 1916-2012

Saunders, Mary McPherson, 95, of Richmond passed away on January 26, 2012. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Grover Saunders; sister, Virginia M. Hale; and brother, Lloyd C. McPherson. She was a life long member of The Blacksburg Christian Church. She is survived by sisters, Frances McPherson Harrison and Margaret McPherson Lewis and husband, Guy Lewis; brother, Kenneth A. McPherson; sister-in-law, Evelyn D. McPherson; and...

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Earle Doris Marable

Earle Doris Marable 1913-2012

Marable, Earle Doris, 98, of Rockville passed away on January 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Joyce Marable. She was retired from FFV with over 40 years of service and a member of Berea Baptist Church. She is survived by daughter, Sandra M. Nelson (Mike); grandchildren, Jason Marable, Lisa Durkin (Ryan), Scott Nelson (Rebecca), and Matthew Nelson (Joy). Graveside services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday,...

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Avis E. Smart 1921-2012

Avis E. Smart, 90, a resident of Chambrel in Williamsburg, died on January 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew R. Smart, and her sister, Geneva Moran. A native of Martinsville, VA, Avis moved to Norfolk with her husband during WWII and continued to reside there for 55 years, moving to Williamsburg in 1999. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Norfolk. She loved games, including cards and dominoes, and...

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