Ashland, VA Obituaries

Frances Rebecca Gilman passed on May 14, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 25, 1946, in Norfolk, Frances lived in Ashland, Virginia.

Dillon Keith Armstrong, 29, of Petersburg, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026. Born in Doe Hill, Dillon lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, humor, and a deep love for learning and f...

Warren Hudson Chittum passed on May 8, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on January 26, 1968, in Virginia, Warren lived in Doswell, Virginia. Loving tribute coming soon.

John M. Fugman, 55, of Ashland, took flight with the wings of an angel on May 9, 2026, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Tina, their two kitties, Li...

Joseph Smith passed on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on March 22, 1946, and residing in Ashland, Virginia. He served in the United States Marine Corps. and will be inurned...

Anne Sullivan Boyd, 87, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. Born on July 5, 1938, in King William County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lewis “Jim” Sullivan and Bessie Tate Sull...

Frank Arthur Thomas, 72, of Montpelier, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Frank was born to the late Marilyn Peters and Frank Arthur Thomas Sr., and was also preceded in death b...

Andrew Marcus Golemon-Mercer June 4, 1996 — April 27, 2026 Lance Corporal, United States Marine Corps With profound sorrow and deep love, the family of Andrew Marcus Golemon-Mercer shares the heartb...

Margaret Jane Hayes, 87, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the comfort of her faith. She was born on September 26th, 1938. Margaret lived a full and meanin...

John Ernest Jones, Jr. passed away peacefully at “Woodside,” his beloved home, on April 24, 2026, at the age of 93. Known to many as “Jonesie,” he was the son of John Ernest Jones, Sr. and Edith Sagl...

Kristen Lindsay Raso, 44, of Hanover, Va. passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. She is predeceased by her husband, Guido Joseph Raso, III, and is ...

Lonnie William Taylor passed on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on June 21, 1945, Lonnie was a resident of Deltaville, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Bettye Ta...

John William Adams was born in Roanoke, Virginia. He earned degrees from Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North Carolina (1950) and the University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia (1953). His theological ...

Carol Curtis Mills passed away peacefully at her home in Ashland, Virginia, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in 1948 to the late Lester and ...

John Pimblett, 59, died on April 1, 2026, in Ashland, Virginia, while walking on the trail he built and loved in the woods behind his home. His unexpected passing from heart failure came in a place th...

James Whitfield Martin passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 75, and was a resident of Ashland, Virginia. LOVING TRIBUTE COMING SOON.

Ronald E. “Ronnie” Wells, 61, of King William, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Shirley Wells. Ronnie loved going to the beach...

Julia Ellen Gammon passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on July 20, 1944, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Julia Ellen Gammon was a resident of Richmond, Virginia. She is preceded in de...

Joan Wright Smith, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Christine Black and Cheri Emma-Leigh. Joan is survived by her so...

Mary Euodia “Odie” Holloway Stanley, 111 years blessed, passed from her family to Jesus on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Odie was born on December 19, 1914, to the late Jabez Payne Holloway and Mary Eliza...

Phyllis Edwards Brooks passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Otha Nelson and Helen Cox Edwards, brother Gordon "Bucky" N. Edwards, son, Everette Ke...

Michael Oliver, age 59, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Louise Jones Oliver and H.B. Oliver; and his sisters, Darlene...

Joseph S. Gayle, age 74, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving and cherished wife, Gladys Gayle. Joe dedicated many years of hard...

Linda M. Calabrese, age 81, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vincent P. Calabrese; her parents, Charles Sr. and Ethe...

James Edward Watson passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 75. James was born on February 3, 1951, and was a resident of Ashland, Virginia. He worked for Jones Lumber Yard. He was pre...

Joseph “Joe” Murray Roberts died on March 5, 2026, at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Born to Elmo Murray Roberts and Blanche Simmons Roberts on May 19, 1941 in Po...

Winni Rune Page, wife of Dr. Robert Nelson Page, Jr., died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Mrs. Page was born July 29, 1940, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was preceded in death by her mother, Greta Rune...

Micangelo Geter, age 27, of Ashland, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Mic was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Melvin Hudson and Barbara Hudson, and h...

Kevin Michael McDermott, age 58, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Davitt McDermott, and his brother, Peter Douglas McDe...

Frances Rebecca Smith, age 98, of Ashland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, with family by her side. Born to Herman Roosevelt Arvin and Decila Rebecca Hammock Gary, Frances lived...

Barbara Fisher, a resident of Ashland, VA, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born in East Tallassee on August 23, 1954, to Mattie Mary Milner and Morris C. Piner. Barbara lived a life defined ...

Wayne Cornelius Rapp, age 79, departed this life on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following ongoing cardiac complications. He was a man of quiet strength and enduring love whose steady presence and gen...

Julia Patricia Bickers, age 82, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Frank and Alice Bickers. Her lifelong friend, Jackie...

Barbara Ann Johns (Barlow), age 66, of Bumpass, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Callie Barlow; her father, Junior Barlow; an...

Jean Lee Abbott, born on July 20, 1938, in Cape Charles, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 87. Jean was a resident of Ashland, Virginia. She will be inurned at Arlington National Cemete...

Charles Franklin "Buck" Bruce, age 92, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Gladys Winifred Taylor Bruce; his mo...

Memphis David Adams, age 1, of Montpelier, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Though his time on this earth was brief, the love he gave and received was immeasurable, and his life to...

Ruby Nell Cauthorne, born on February 20, 1933, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 92. Ruby Nell Cauthorne resided in Caroline County, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, M...

Johnnie Reade Eastwood, age 84, of Rockville, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2026. Johnnie was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Anna Eastwood Hall; his parents, Jame...

Betty Johann Moore, age 88, of Ashland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Betty was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Archie L. Moore Sr.; her beloved sons, Tommy ...

Margaret R. Ambs, of Montpelier, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerome V. Ambs; her sister, Joyce Rowe; and her son, James S. ...

Roy Glenn Carter, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1961, and was known to family and friends as Glenn. Glenn had a deep love for fishing, whether sal...

Heaven gained an angel on Sunday. James Guy Gwin McGee (“Guy”), a long-time Ashland resident passed away peacefully at home on Jan 4, 2026. Born on October 9, 1935, near Tuscaloosa, AL. He was a d...

Edna Lingerfelt Baugh, age 91, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 71 years, Harris P. Baugh. ...

Claudine “Dean” Carrier Gibson, age 77, of Beaverdam, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Possum Creek, Tennessee, to the late Clau...

Charles Edward Toombs Jr. passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on May 31, 1957. Charles was a resident of Woodford, Virginia. He will be missed by all who knew ...

Roger Raymond Myers, Jr., of Cartersville, Virginia, a devoted father, fearless firefighter, proud Navy veteran, and loyal friend, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 56. While he official...

Margaret Goodwin Fleming passed away peacefully at her home with her family and her beloved cats by her side on December 19, 2025. She was a dear friend to everyone whom she met along her life’s jo...

Page Cooper, 88, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, V.T. and Voncile Cooper, and a brother, Stanley Cooper. Page worked as ...

Earlene Jernigan Mitchell, 91, of Ashland, Virginia, went to be with The Lord on December 17, 2025. Earlene was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Earl Jernigan and Lenora Mary Copeland Jerniga...