Laura Mae Woods Baker passed away on January 7, 2016 at Henrico Doctors Hospital surrounded by her family.
Mae was a retired seamstress, avid gardener and homemaker but most of all a Loving Mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Baker, Jr., her son, Walter H Baker, III, grandson, Michael Glynn Butler, granddaughter, Tammy L. Baker, Infant granddaughter and great granddaughter, Samantha. She was born in Lenoir, N.C. on March 18, 1920 to the late Robert A and Neva Church Woods and moved to Louisa in 1922.

She is survived by her daughters, Becky Cavanaugh (John), Mary Ann Butler (Glynn), her son, James Robert “Punk” Baker (Debra), grandchildren, Lisa C. Peyton, Walter H. Baker, IV, James R. Baker, Jr., Kim Askew, Eric Baker and Amber Baker; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Blake Peyton, Kim and Ashley Askew, Grayson and Austin Baker; two great-great grandchildren, her brother, John Woods (Barbara). her sisters, Ethel Dunkum, Hazel Johnson, Dorothy Badgett and Catherine Badgett and a special friend Maxine Shiflett.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5pm on Sunday, January 10, 2015 at Woodward Funeral Home Louisa, VA
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, January 11, 2015 at the funeral home; with interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Helon Taylor Hiter
(November 1914 – January 2016)
Helon Taylor Hiter, 101, of Louisa passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Amerisist Louisa, surrounded by her devoted daughters and loving caregivers.

Mrs. Hiter was preceded in death by her husband, William Lewis Hiter and her son, William Lewis Hiter, Jr.
Mrs. Hiter was a lifetime member of Goldmine Baptist Church. Mrs. Hiter was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, as well as, a surrogate grandmother to many in the Louisa Community. Mrs. Hiter was cherished by all who met her and will be sorely missed.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, Betty Jean Hiter Bazzanella (Samuel) of Mineral, Henry Dunsmore Hiter of Florida and Carol Maude Hiter Martin of Louisa; her grandchildren, Sandra Gay Bazzanella, Ginger Allison Bazzanella Eppard (Edward) of Elkton, Virginia, Kristy Lynn Bazzanella (Ronald) of Mineral, Cindy Hiter Mott (Paul) of Charlottesville, Kimberly Hiter Hutchison (Stuart) of North Carolina, Chuck Hiter (Terry) of Florida, Jeffery Martin of Fredericksburg, Virginia; her great-grandchildren, Samuel Clyde Kelley, Russell H. J. Childs, Harrison Bazzanella Childs, Corey Martin, Cody Martin, Daniel Hutchinson, Heather Hutchinson, Lauren Mott, Christopher Mott, Nathan Mott; and one great great-grandson, Jeffery Cole Martin.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2pm on Thursday, January, 14 at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa with a funeral service at 2pm; interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery

Warren K. Hanks, 92, of Louisa passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Louisa Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on September 23, 1923 in Richmond to the late Audrey and George E. Hanks, Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley of 68 years; his son, Ronald and his brother, George Hanks, Jr.
Warren is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Castriciano, his grandchildren, Wendy Crossman, Chris Castriciano and Lisa Hughes, along with great granddaughters, Morgan and Kristen Hughes. Survivors also include nieces, nephews and dear friends and care givers Sharon and Franklin Smith.
Warren and his family lived in Mineral for over fifty years prior to moving to Louisa. He retired from AMF in Richmond after over 30 years of service. Warren loved laughing and being with his family and friends. He maintained his smile and sense of humor throughout his life. He enjoyed cooking and his rolls were the best ever.
Family and friends may call at Woodward Funeral Home on Saturday, January 16th at 1pm followed by graveside services at 2pm at Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa.
Memorial donations may be made to the Louisa Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1777 Louisa, VA 23093, in lieu of flowers.

Charles Thomas Thiemann, 72, of Louisa, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. He was the son of the late Edward C. and Coletta Thiemann.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children; C. T. Thiemann, II (Angela), Kathy Dunham, R.J. Albritton, and Krista Albritton; grandchildren; Parker Thiemann and Autumn Thiemann; his siblings; Edward Thiemann, Mary Thiemann Kerr, Jerry Thiemann, Robert Thiemann and Rose Wainwright.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

William “Bill” Benjamin Seay, 82 of Mineral, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Margaret Seay and proceeded in death by a nephew Seay Davis.
Bill served his county in the U. S. Marines; retiring with a rank of Master Sergeant; having been in active combat in Korea and Vietnam. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Combat Action Ribbon.
Bill then served in many areas of the Louisa County Law Enforcement, retiring as Captain with the Sheriff’s Department with 25 years of full-time service and an additional 14 years as part-time. Bill enjoyed restoring old cars completing some of the work himself; he was an avid huntsman and fisherman and especially enjoyed moose hunting in Canada. He was a member of Fork Union Baptist Church.
He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Shirley Jean Seay, his daughter, Christine Seay Palmore (Steve), granddaughters, Meredith and Lorraine Palmore, sister, Judy Davis, nephews, Cary, Frank and Bruce Davis.
A Memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Woodward Funeral Home; the family will receive friends following the service.

Edmund F. Gregg, Jr. of Lake Anna passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Massachusetts on April 28, 1928 to the late Margaret and Edmund Gregg, Sr. He began his military career at age 19 in the reserves and retired in 1980 as a Colonel having served for 33 years. He earned the Bronze Star, Legion of Merit and continued working after the military. He had numerous hobbies including reading, wine making, wood working, cooking and was a lifelong learner.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly A. Gregg; his son, Edmund F. Gregg, III; his sisters, Muriel Newbury and Claire Gregg.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Grace Gregg; his brother, Richard Gregg; daughter, Kathleen Gregg; grandsons, Matthew Widmann (Yana), Christopher Widmann, Kelly Widmann and great grandson, Lukas Widmann.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2pm on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa, VA with a funeral service at 2pm. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 E. Rio Road Suite 104 Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

Michael Scott Wills of Mineral, VA, age 57, passed away at Martha Jefferson Hospital on Feb. 13, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Malcolm Wills and Mrs. Rita H. Wills all of Madison Heights, VA.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years Sharon W. Wills, daughter, Mary Michael W. Cantrell and husband Kendall, son, Cameron S. Wills and grandson, Thomas K. Cantrell.  He is also survived by his sister, Sheila M. Wills, of Madison Heights, VA and his uncle Raymond P. Wills of Winchester, VA.

Mike was born in Lynchburg, VA on Sept. 26, 1958 and graduated from Amherst County High School.  While working on his degree at Lynchburg College, he served as a relief house parent at the Presbyterian Home in Lynchburg, in-school suspension teacher and coach at E.C. Glass and Amherst High School.  After graduating from LC in 1985, he began his career at E. C. Glass teaching social studies and coaching volleyball, wrestling and softball.  Later he took a graduate assistantship at Lynchburg College as asst. track coach and completed his Masters in Administration.  Over the past 30 years he has served as assistant principal at Nelson County High School, principal of Craig County High School, Appomattox County High School, Louisa County High School, Randolph Henry High School and finally ended his career doing a job he always wanted to try as athletic director at Culpeper County High School.  He spent his life in service to the youth he loved.

Elon Presbyterian was Mike’s church home.  Many of his friends remember him as a master storyteller and prankster.  He enjoyed fishing with his friends and family especially at the family farm in Elon.

Visitation will be held on Wed., Feb. 17, 2016 at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa from 6 to 8 pm.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 2PM in New Life Community Church in Louisa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Michael S. Wills Scholarship Fund at Culpeper High School, 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper, VA  22701.

David Allen Whitlock, 59 of Mineral passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016.
David was a member of Mineral Baptist Church; chairman of the Deacons and moderator of the church; he was instrumental in founding The Mineral Christian School. He was a member of the Mineral Business Association and owner and operator of Mineral Auto Parts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Whitlock.
He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother, Elnor Whitlock; his wife, Debra T. Whitlock; daughters, Elizabeth Adkison (Billy) of Louisa, and Abby Whitlock of Gum Spring, a grandson, Konner James Adkison; one brother, Calvin Douglas Whitlock, and nieces, Virginia and Windsor Rose Whitlock.

The family will receive friends 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Mineral Baptist Church; where a service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 20th officiated by Pastor Tom Everett and Pastor Mike Durham with interment in church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mineral Christian School, c/o Mineral Baptist Church.

Shirley (Davis) Badgett of Trevilians, Virginia, 72, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Charlottesville, Va as a result of health complications.

Shirley was born in Louisa County on December 31, 1943. She was a graduate of Louisa County High School and retired as an Administrative Assistant in the Louisa County School System. Shirley was actively involved with church and family throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl A. Davis Sr. and Nannie W. Davis and her brother, Earl A. Davis Jr.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Lewis F. Badgett; son Michael L. Badgett; daughter-in-law Tina J. Badgett; grandson Brandon M. Badgett; granddaughter Taylor N. Badgett; brothers Roy A. Davis Sr., G. Douglas Davis Sr., Roger L. Davis Sr., and James E. Davis; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 24 at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mary Louise Walton Dickinson of Mineral, Virginia died on February 20, 2016, at St. Mary’s Woods in Richmond after a valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Honorable Vivian Earl Dickinson. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Martha Day Dumas (Dr. Mark), two sons Vivian Earl Dickinson, Jr. (Carol Wingo) and Howard Walton Dickinson (Pamela Tilton) all of Richmond, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves one sister, Martha Walton High of McLean.

A dedicated, hardworking civic volunteer, Mary Lou not only supported her husband as he served thirty years in the Virginia House of Delegates, but also served as Mayor of Mineral, was a founding member of the Louisa Senior Citizens Association and served as a Deacon in the Mineral Baptist Church. In 2015, the Louisa County Commission on Aging honored Mary Louise with an award in appreciation for her many years of dedicated service, devotion and commitment to the Louisa County Commission on Aging as President and Member. Her vibrant and fun-loving personality will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at The Mineral Baptist Church, 51 Louisa Avenue, Mineral, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock with interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church following the interment. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Commission on Aging, P.O. Box 160, Louisa, VA 23093 or The Mineral Baptist Church.

Dale Alan Davenport, 63, of Louisa County passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at his home.

Survivors include his wife, Sherrie Badgett Davenport of Louisa; mother Naomi Jane Davenport, brothers Darrell Davenport, Mark Davenport (Cathy), Dean Davenport (Cassy) and John Davenport (Barb) all of Indiana; sister Marilyn Davenport of In. He was preceded in death by his father, William Merle Davenport and brother, David Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at Louisa Christian Church. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Louisa Christian Church Outreach Fund, P.O. Box 1344, Louisa VA 23093.

Ronald Sherman Brooks, 59 of Louisa, Virginia passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was employed with Tetra Pak Tubex of Louisa.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Linda Carter Brooks; daughter, Tiffany Lynn Brooks and boy friend, Nate both of Louisa; a sister Beverly Heberlein (Joe), of Spotsylvania and his parents Lloyd Sherman Brooks and Mary Ellen Baxter; niece, Sarah Heberlein and nephew Wayne Lohr..

The family will receive friends from 3 until 5pm on Sunday, February 28th at Woodward Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Monday, February 29th at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Steve Hall interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa, VA

Heather Lynn Runft, of Louisa, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, Betty, and son-in-law, Larry Hopkins, on February 23, 2016 at the age of 92. Heather was preceded in death by her loving husband, US Army, LTC Harold W. Runft, Ret.

Heather was born May 19, 1923. She spent most of her years in Queens, New York, which she fondly said that Times Square was her playground. During the time of WWII, Heather enjoyed a very active life working at a roller rink and was a great skater. She lived near the ship yard and became good friends with many sailors who would frequent her parents’ home while at port. Her parents never knew who would join them for dinner and the house was always filled with laughter and late nights listening to nightly news on the radio. She used to tell stories how you couldn’t walk through the living room because game boards and sailors were stretched out enjoying checkers and playing cards. Many of these sailors had girlfriends far away and Heather would help with writing letters for them. Many of who could not write or spell.

Eventually, Heather married one of those sailors and gave birth to her daughter, Barbara. These were very hard times and unfortunately, the marriage didn’t last. A single mother at that time had to endure many hardships, but Heather was determined that Barbara would be well taken care of. Heather worked at ironing and mending uniforms, as well as worked in the hospital caring for injured soldiers. She enrolled Barbara in dance and singing lessons which landed her a part on television called TV Star Time.

On April 17, 1955, Heather married the man of her dreams. Harold was very active in the Army and Heather took no time adjusting to the military life. She worked in the nursery while stationed in Germany and was required to entertain officers in their homes on a regular basis. Harold’s military service included being stationed in Germany, Turkey, New Jersey and he retired in Arizona. Together they managed to raise three daughters who traveled everywhere with them. When Harold retired, life did not slow down. The couple purchased a motor home and continued to travel throughout the US, before settling in Louisa.

Heather is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ellen Davey of Silver Spring, Maryland, Betty Jean Hopkins and her husband, Larry Overton Hopkins, of Louisa, Virginia, and Jen Runft and her husband, Kyle Guartafiero, of Groton, Connecticut, as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Macedonia United Methodist Church, Louisa, Virginia on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Macedonia UMC Building Fund, c/o of Faye Stewart, 1124 Holland Creek Road, Louisa, VA 23093.

BEATRICE PAULINE BLOSS

LOUISA, VA – Mrs. Beatrice Pauline (Hare) Bloss, 89, of Louisa, Virginia, and formerly of Arnold, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2016 from complications following strokes on May 11, 2015 and February 22, 2016.

Bea was born on September 3, 1926 in Orleans Cross Roads, West Virginia, along the scenic Paw Paw Bends of the Potomac River. The daughter of the late Alonza Maine and Lottie Marie (Robertson) Hare, she was the last of her family, being preceded in death by sisters Idella Hare, Dolly Lunnen, Kathleen Dieter and Violet Swisher, and brother James Alonza Hare. Bea’s lifelong Christian faith and devotion to the Methodist Church began at the Orleans Cross Roads Methodist-Episcopal Church, built in the 1850’s and still active today. She continued to celebrate her faith regularly into her golden years at Pasadena United Methodist Church in Pasadena, MD, and more recently at the UMC in Mineral, VA, where she attended Mother’s Day services in 2015, the day before her first stroke. She was always active in the United Methodist Women.

Bea attended Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, MD, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Baltimore, MD, during WW II. She married her beloved fiancé, George William Bloss of Cumberland, MD, on June 5, 1945, almost a month after VE-Day. They first lived in Annapolis, MD, where George obtained employment with the U.S. Naval Academy, and in 1947 they purchased a home in Arnold, MD. Here, they raised their four children and lived for nearly 66 years before moving to Mineral in 2013. Bea was also an active member and Worthy Grand Matron of Chapter No. 46 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Annapolis. Bea became involved with volunteering to help the Grace Mission to Haiti, for which she helped to translate portions of the New Testament and which she visited in 1980.

Bea is survived by her beloved husband George William Bloss, to whom she was married for more than 70 years, two daughters – Jean Weld (and her husband Robert Cowan) of Hopkinton, NH, and Linda Odell (and her husband Jim Odell) of Manteca, CA, and two sons – Gary Bloss (and his wife Francene Bloss) of Mineral, VA, and Steven Bloss (and his wife Cheri Bloss) of Midlothian, VA, along with five grandchildren – Derek Odell, Randy Weld, Mark Bloss, K.C. Odell, Shannon Briscoe and Gary Bloss, Jr., as well as four great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Gale Lee Bloss, born August 20, 1953, died August 22, 1953.

Friends will be received at the Woodward Funeral Home at 200 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa, VA (http://www.woodwardfuneral.com) on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM., with a service by Reverend Erin Geoffrion to follow at 7:00 PM. A burial service and interment will occur the following day at noon at the Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy #300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, or the Mineral United Methodist Church, 301 West Third Street, Mineral, VA 23117.

James Lewis “Bully” Talley, Jr., 85, of Mineral passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016.

James had retired from Goodwin Brothers Lumber Company. He loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with his friends at Dickinson’s store.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Talley, Sr. and Jennie Emily Hamilton Tally; his brother John F. Talley; and sister Virginia Kathleen Hunt.

He is survived by his brother, Earl M. Talley; sister Merle Mae Lee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 at Trinity Baptist Church, Wares Cross Roads. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

William Thomas Hamilton, Jr. of Lake Anna, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 12th at Louisa Presbyterian Church.

Ada Betty Harper Winston passed away at the University of Virginia Medical Center in the early hours of March 15, 2016.
Betty, as she preferred to be called, lived the majority of her life on Poplar Foot Farm where she and husband, Charles M. Winston, raised pigs, chicken, cattle, all manner of produce and a virtual army of nieces, nephews and friends. Betty was a true farmer’s wife and could often be seen raking hay, cutting grass, or feeding livestock. In addition the best part of a day spent working on the farm was not the paycheck; but instead her wonderful lunches and dinners prepared traditionally on a wood burning stove.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Winston, Jr., her parents, Willie James and Flora Lee Harper; and one sister, Hazel Hairfield.
She is survived by her sisters; Lois Mawyer, Berta Hairfield and husband Alfred, Estelle Smith and husband Ron; her brothers, Willie L. Harper and wife Gayle, Donald W. Harper and significant other Katie Hamann; special friend and caregiver for her and Charlie, Betty Washington.
Betty and Charlie were a cornerstone of the Louisa Community and will be acutely missed. They actively shared their time, labor and their home with neighbors, family members and those in need. They attended Louisa Baptist Church for many years.

Visitation will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 P.M. at Woodward Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, VA. Burial will be in the Winston Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to the Louisa County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1777 Louisa, VA 23093.

Sara Kathleen Waldrop Jackson

Sara Kathleen Waldrop Jackson, of Bumpass, VA was granted her angel wings on March 25, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by love in every way. Although not nearly long enough in years, her life was full and remarkable.
A spirited and irreverent woman, Sara graced all of us with her presence. She was the kind of person willing to pick up any challenge. The child of a military officer, Sara never let her nomadic childhood affect her achievements. Though she attended two separate high schools (Copperas Cove High School of Texas and Osbourn High School of Virginia), she was a dedicated student and earned an entry in Who’s Who Among American High School Students 1985- 1986. She then went on to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri Columbia.
From school to work, Sara continued to earn awards for her work as an editor for Home Health Care Magazine and as a freelance writer for Texas Monthly, Equus and Virginia where here her article on skydiving was done from first hand knowledge.
Writing was Sara’s first but not only love. In her spare time, she is was always out having adventures. She enjoyed horseback riding, exploring local and diverse areas, recreating the tastes of far off lands, and spending time with her family.
It is in Sara’s family that you find her true heart. Her children, Lily and Whit, were the center of her life and the source of her greatest strength. They gave her the will to continue after the her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2009 and the sudden death of her husband John Jackson. In these last few years of her life she taught us all how to handle adversity with humor, grace, and dignity.
Sara is survived by her children, her parents, Gerry L. and Janelle J. Waldrop of Mineral, VA. Her brother, Elbridge G. Waldrop and his wife Elizabeth; sister, Amy and her husband Andrew Dixon; Aunts, Judy Canipe, Joline White, and Ellen Stutchman; Uncles, Bill Stutchman, Curt Waldrop, Mike Stutchman, and John Buchanan and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. Sara is also survived by her loving Bill Stevenson, the man sent to make the last years of her life full of love, laughter, and unending support.
To know Sara was to know the quality of love and a life that exceeds quantity of time.

Sara’s Life Celebration will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016
Woodward Funeral Home http://www.woodwardfuneral.com
200 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, Virginia 23093

Harry E. Sharpe, Sr. 92 of Spotsylvania, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Lake Anna Elder Care; Bumpass, VA.
He was the son of the late Willie and Myrtle Sharpe; and is also predeceased by his wife, Wanda; a sister, Mae Wood and a brother, Lewis Sharpe.
Harry served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from Safeway.

He is survived by one son, Harry E. Sharpe, Jr. (Judy), a step-son, Richard Talley (Jane), two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two step great- grandchildren; one sister, Louise Hopkins (Conway) and one brother, Ray Sharpe.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Mineral, VA.

OBITUARY
HAROLD MORGAN KENNEDY

On April 6, 2016, Harold Morgan Kennedy died of apparent heart failure preparing to kayak on Lake Anna, Louisa County, Virginia. He was found that night by his wife of 26 years, Angela Cathey Kennedy near his boat.

Harold Kennedy was born in Kennett, Missouri February 27, 1953. His family subsequently relocated to Gunnison, Mississippi to raise cotton. Kennedy served his country in the U. S. Army as records keeper and sharpshooter with creditials in the M-16 rifle. After discharge from the Army he became a skilled heavy equipment operator, known in particular for residential construction projects.

His friends and family depended on him for his expertise as a hunter and, in particular, his lifelong passion for studying the habits of turkeys and fishing for Striped Bass.

By his wish, Harold was cremated and his ashes returned to his wife who will retain them in remembrance of her beloved friend and husband.

Harold will also be remembered by his friends and family with warmth and affection, in particular his brothers and sisters Ray, Virginia, Lowell, Naomi, the twins Joe and Gene, Wayne, and Sarah Lynn. His son Kevin is a Richmond, Virginia resident and daughter Sara is currently of Highland Springs.