Richmond Times-Dispatch

On July 24, 2022, Virginia Hammond Daniels, known as "Teeta" to her friends and family, passed away after a brief respiratory illness. She was 92. Teeta was born on the 4th of July, 1930 in Portsmouth, VA. The eldest daughter of a U.S. Marine Corps family, she and her little brother Roy grew up in various locations, eventually moving to San Diego where, at fifteen, she met Bill Daniels (incredibly, her parents allowed her to date an apprentice seaman!). Bill always described her as the smartest person he knew. She attended American University until 1951, leaving in her junior year to marry Bill, a newly commissioned 2nd LT of the Marines. This continued her lifetime of indirect military...

Craig T. Detwiler, 62, of Ashland, Virginia passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born May 21, 1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Thomas R. and Deanna J. (Peiffer) Detwiler. Employed by Chesapeake Bay Management, he previously worked for Lowe's Motor Speedway in North Carolina and the Seattle Mariners as Director of Team Travel. Craig was a 1978 graduate of Palmyra High School, Pennsylvania and earned his bachelor's degree from West Virginia University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in journalism in 1983. Surviving are his spouse Andrea W. Dearing; brothers Daniel R. Detwiler of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Edward D. Detwiler of Ankeny, Iowa;...

Samuel Baker Woods, Jr., 92, of Charlotte died July 13, 2022. Sam was born July 16, 1929 in Asheville, N.C. to Samuel Baker and Isabel Grier Woods. As the son and grandson of Presbyterian missionaries to China, Sam's upbringing shaped his loving heart and genuine interest in every person he met. Sam spent his early years in Montreat, N.C., before moving to Richmond, Va. His father, a renowned tennis coach and Virginia Tennis Hall of Fame member, passed his tennis skills on to Sam. He was awarded a tennis scholarship to the College of William and Mary where he played on a team that had 82 straight victories. In his 67 years of playing competitive tennis, Sam accomplished notable success as a...

Mary (Molly) Conover Bass, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Molly was born June 3, 1966 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mary and Lucien Bass, who survive her. She completed elementary school at The Summit School and was graduated from Forsyth Country Day School. Molly held two degrees from the University of Virginia, graduating from the College with a BA in in Psychology and an MEd in Counselor Education from the School of Education. Molly revered The University, especially its laudable traditions of high academic standards, the Honor System, and competitive athletics. She was an avid supporter of the baseball team, attending as...

Tessie Shackelford Jordan, 82, of Winchester, formerly of Glen Allen and Hightown, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 in Spring Arbor Nursing Home. She was born August 22, 1939 in Winchester the daughter of Horace and Winifred Clowser Shackelford. She married Ernest Jordan Jr., September 10, 1965. They enjoyed 55 years together until his passing in 2020. Professionally, she worked for the Virginia Employment Commission until her retirement in 1991. Tessie enjoyed gardening, china painting, all things John Wayne and the many adventures she shared with Ernest. She is survived by a sister, Jane Garton of Ruckersville; three nieces, Denise Barnett and her husband Mark, Deborah...

Frederic Lord Taylor, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Monday, June 13th, 2022. He was 95 years old. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Arthur Canning and Carolyn Lord Taylor. He was a devoted husband of 70 years to Jaquelin Payne Taylor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, Frederic Lord Taylor Jr. and Jaquelin Taylor Bishof, and her husband, Mark Christopher Bishof; and three grandchildren, Katherine, Jaquelin and Rebecca Bishof. He studied electrical engineering at Virginia Military Institute and Industrial Management at the University of Cincinnati. He was a WWII veteran and was sent to Germany as part of the occupation forces as a...

Dr. William A. (Bill) Nuckols passed away peacefully at his home in Evans, Georgia, on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Bill was a loving husband and father, a devoted family physician, and a man of many talents. He played piano beginning in his adolescent years. He enjoyed projects and became quite the craftsman, often building pieces of furniture. He enjoyed hunting, especially ducks and geese, with his three sons and father-in law. Bill loved baseball, as a player, coach, and fan. He followed the New York Yankees religiously, and his favorite player was Mickey Mantle. In fact, had his wife permitted, he would have named his first son Mickey Mantle Nuckols. While in college and medical school,...

William Howard Parcells, Jr., 78, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. Full obituary online www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

James "Jim" Carl Huggins, 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home in Mount Holly, NC. He was born on April 29, 1957, in Mecklenburg County to Richard Lee Huggins and Marlene Wallace Huggins. Jim worked in broadcast radio and television for the majority of his career, and he enjoyed spending his free time with family. He was also an active member of his church. Jim lived a full life. He was a consummate entertainer with a sharp wit, yet he was an equally attentive listener. An expressive story teller, Jim loved to make people laugh, and he often joined in with a notable guffaw. When he wasn't working, Jim could be found on his pontoon boat, spending his time drifting and...

Joan (Joanie) Gross Wiley passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2022 at the age of 80, although those closest to her knew better than to ever acknowledge her actual age. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Roger, as well as her children Cynthia Leder (Zack) and Clarke Wiley (Amy), and the true loves of her life, her grandsons, Asher & Riley Leder and step-grandson Bray Moore. She is also survived by her brother Paul Gross (Roni) and brother-in-law Dr. Ronald Wiley (Kathy). Joanie was born August 1, 1941 in Richmond, VA to Cynthia Saxe Gross and Albert Gross. Joanie attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, graduated from Virginia Commonwealth and earned an advanced...

Karen Rinehart passed away with family at her side on March 31st, 2022 at the age of 64 from pancreatic cancer. Karen was born in Waynesboro Virginia to Frank and Loretta Snopkowski on May 16th, 1957. Karen grew up in Waynesboro Virginia. She attended James Madison University and graduated in 1979 with a BS in Elementary Education. She also received a Masters of Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1988 and an Education Specialist Degree from the University of Virginia in 2005. Karen worked for the Chesterfield County School System for 35 years and held three positions. She taught fourth grade, was an elementary guidance counselor and Assistant Principle. She is survived by her...

Harold Kenneth Heaton, 84, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg. Ken was born April 22, 1937 in Anderson, SC and was the son of the late William Harold Heaton and Bertha Shirley Heaton. He attended Clemson University in Clemson, SC graduating in 1959 with a degree in chemical engineering. Ken was active duty Army from 1960-1963 and worked as an engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation until he retired. His hobbies included building model airplanes and boats to scale, and creating beautiful furniture for his wife and children. He was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church in...

Louise Patricia Box Heaton, 84, of Harrisonburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg. Pat was born September 22, 1937 in St. Louis, MO and was the daughter of the late Jimmie Dee Box and Frances Box Krauss. She attended Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC graduating in 1959 with a degree in elementary education. Pat taught for a few years and then went on to raise a family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. After raising her children, one of her greatest joys was mentoring young women. Pat was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Dee Box and great-grandson, Marshall Jacobsen. On August 8,...

Ida Ruth Martin Boston of Upper Marlboro, MD transitioned February 28, 2022. She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted daughters Mary Johnson Kemp, Martha Coleman (Herb) and Patricia Flannigan. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and a host of great-grand and great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family Friday, March 12 from 10am until time of service at 11am at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD. Interment will be held Saturday, March 12 at 11am at Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA.

Vincent J. McHugh Jr., 70, of Bullard Pasture Rd, Wendell, MA died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 26th. He was born in Greenfield, MA and grew up in a US Navy family living all over the country. He attended the Philadelphia College of Art and was self-educated in multiple disciplines including philosophy, religion and advanced technology. He spent his working years in Richmond, Virginia as a painter and in building material sales. He retired to Massachusetts in 2011, living throughout Franklin County before settling in Wendell. He was a member of Republican Lodge, A.F. & A.M. chartered in 1797. He was an international traveler, avid music fan, foodie and...

Wilma Arlene L. Newton, 89, of Midlothian, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2022. She is survived by three children, Rick Newton (Jo) of Atlanta, GA, Carrie Pollock (Ernie) of Hampton, VA, John Newton (Kathleen) of Midlothian, VA; two sisters, Juanita Williams of Concord, NC, Anna Mae Bowman of Midlothian, VA; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe R. and Wilma C. Leighty; her husband of 65 years, Earl Newton; one son, Joe Newton; and one daughter-in-law, Faye Newton. The family would like to give a special thank you to Sentara Home Care Services, Sentara Hospice...

Michael S. Smith, 70, passed away January 28, 2022. He was born in September 1951 in St. Louis, Mo. He lived in Richmond many years before moving to Jacksonville, Fl. in 2007. Mike graduated from the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor's in Business and from Old Dominion University with a Master's in Business Administration. He moved to Richmond in 1976 and worked for over 25 years for 7-Eleven Inc as a store manager, market analyst and regional store auditor. Michael's passion in life was music. From an early age he played clarinet in school and in Richmond, where he was a member of the Richmond Concert Band. He sang in the choir at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, and also in...

Richard "Rick" Christopher Walton, 48, went home to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2022. Rick was born on September 5, 1973 in Marietta, Georgia to Richard "Mike" Walton and Terry-Marie Martin. The visitation will be 3:00 pm - 5:00pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver, NC; with a celebration of life to come at a later date at Calvary Assemblies of God in Greensboro, NC. He will later be placed in his final resting place, back in Virginia. Rick was preceded in death by his son, Brandon; his step-father, Joseph "Wayne" Martin; his grandparents Jeter and Florence Walton; his uncle Christopher Eugene Walton; and his...

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Jacqueline Pollard Blankenship (Jackie), 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She graduated from John Marshall High School and worked many years for Virginia Farm Bureau. We will miss her soft smile, subtle wit, and southern sayings. She leaves us a legacy of how to love well. She was a long time member of New Bethesda Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA. Jackie is survived by daughters: Annette Knox (Don) and Robbin Blankenship; grandchildren: Jennifer "Jenny", Ryan, Parker and Caroline Knox; sisters: Geroline Davis of Chesterfield, VA, Brenda Miller (Richard) of Gainesville, FL, and brother John Pollard of Blackstone, VA. A graveside service will take place on...

Manette Moody Dayton passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born in Hanover, New Hampshire in 1928, and would proudly proclaim that she was a New Englander. Manette graduated from Connecticut College and went on to teach in Glen Head N.Y. She lived in Chappaqua N.Y. for 40 years before coming to Richmond in 1996. She lived at Cedarfield in Henrico from 1996 until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Holmes Dayton and her daughter Heather Dayton. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Dayton Stark, her son-in-law Thomas Stark IV and two grandsons, Andrew D Stark and Duncan W Stark. She volunteered at many charities in New York. She was...