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Jeffrey “Jeff” Cowan of Goochland County was born October 28, 1963 and died December 29, 2012. He is survived by his mother Nina Hodges, his father Dave Cowan (Bea), his children, Jessica, Jeff and Savanah; his brothers, David , Gary and Mark Cowan, his girl friend Sarah Katherine, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A private service will be held at a later date; arrangements by Lacy Funeral Home, Mineral. Va. Visit www.lacyfh. com for online guest book.
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Goochland, brothers Dennis Harris and wife Jackie of Crozet, Derrick Harris of Hahira, GA, JD Harris of Fredericksburg. Spike’s family included his aunts Ruby Amick of Charlottesville and Pauline Spencer of Lovingston, uncles Joe Harris of Alice, TX and Bill Harris of Lovingston. Mother-in- law Sandra Miller, Grandmother-in-law Mary Lee, and Brother-in-law Jeff Miller and wife Suzanne of Unionville. He had two beloved nieces Emma Harris of Hahira, GA and Alexandra Harris of Fredericksburg VA and one nephew Dylan Harris of Crozet. Spike left his constant companions and beloved dogs Juli and CamiBlue Rebel. There will be a Celebration of Spike’s Life at 11a on January 19, 2013 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church 14654 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston, VA 22949 In lieu of flowers, please make donations (monetary or voluntary) to: Goochland Co. 5 Fire and Rescue 2710 Fairground Rd Goochland VA 23063 Caring for Creatures 352 Sanctuary Lane Palmyra VA 22963 Friends of the Goochland Library 3075 River Rd West Goochland VA 23063
January 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. H.; and son, James R. Hope. She leaves to cherish her memory six sons, Ronald (Laverne), Alan (Janet), Elliotte (Brenda), Malcolm (Cyndy), Eric (Sabrina) and Everette Hope; two daughters, Angela Allen (Wayne) and Thelma Glymph; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanne Bates, Esther Ross (Winston) and Beatrice Shelton (William); two brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her remains rested at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va., where the family received friends and relatives on Friday, January 11, 2013,. Funeral services were held 12 noon Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 994 Three Chopt Rd., Manakin, Va. 23103. Pastor Emanuel C. Harris officiating.
D.J. ‘Spike’ Harris left this world on January 10th 2013 after a short illness. His passions included cigars, grilling, Cavalier and Packers football, YMCA Logrollers and visiting the OBX every chance he got “on a Bumming Up the Beach tour’ Redman with his wife and dogs. Spike was born in Charlottesville in 1957 and Mr. Harry Melvin Redman was graduated from Charlottesville High born June 22, 1922, the first child School in 1976. He attended PVCC. of Carl J. Redman, of Thomas West, He was preceded in death by his Hope Virginia and Claretta R. Duvall mother Jean Truslow Harris and Redman, of Goochland, Virginia. He is survived by his father Darwin Mrs. Edna Bates Hope, 85, of was predeceased by his sisters, Lenora ‘Degie’ Harris and Step Mom Sharon Harris of Afton, wife Karen Harris of Crozier, Va., departed this life on E. Carr and Johnella G. Toombs; and
Programs continued from > page 5 a lifetime. Young ladies invite your father for a special night of dancing. The evening will have music, refreshments and games. Dress to impress and come ready to have a good time! March 15th 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Goochland Sports Complex FEE: $10 per couple - $5 for each additional person • EGGstravaganza Bring your little ones to enjoy a morning of hunting for goodies! Presented in collaboration between Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management and the
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Goochland Family YMCA. Goochland Sports Complex This FREE family event will feature holiday themed activ• Goochland Arts Weekend ities! Make sure to remember your basket and don’t forget Come out and support the your camera! arts in Goochland County! March 30 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join us May 3-5 at the Goochland Family YMCA Goochland High School/ Middle School Complex. This • Family Fun Night! event will showcase student and community artists’ work, Enjoy an evening of fun there will also be various perfilled activities, games and formances throughout the crafts provided by Goochland day. Vendor spaces will be County Parks, Recreation & available to community artFacilities Management. Event ists for a small fee. will introduce participants to For more information Department programs and concerning vendor spacfacilities offered by PRFM es contact Jessica Hewitt, and feature our Community Program Coordinator Partners. Visitors will be Community Recreation, at offered the opportunity to jhewitt@co.goochland.va.us win a free week of Summer or in the Parks, Recreation & Camp! Facilities Management office April 19 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at (804) 556-5854. For more
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brothers, Carl J. Redman. Memories will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Joyce M. Redman; one daughter, Joan Redman Davis (Wayne); two very devoted grandchildren, Roslyn D. Brooks (Keith II) and Tevin M. Davis; three great-grandchildren, who he adored, Takia M. Griffis, Kendall R. Griffis and Keith Brooks III. A special thank you to Misti VanDyke and Sandra Bethel, two angels sent from Medi Hospice. Special thanks to Linda Barrett Mealy, who hung in there with him to the end, as well as all of his cousins and friends who were diligent in visiting and calling. His remains rest at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Virginia, where the family received friends Sunday, January 13, 2013. Funeral services were held Monday, January 14, 2013 at Countyline Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery.
Sillex Nina Snow Wash Sillex, born June 16, 1922 and died January 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Sillex; and is survived by her five children; Nina Hodges (John), Joyce Portlock, Walter Harris (Audrey), Shirley DeVall (Michael)
Tibby Moorehead (Pete), sister, Helen Parrish, brother, Henry “Med” Wash; her fifteen grandchildren, David, Jeff, Gary, Mark, Victor, April, Glenn, Brian, Joyce Ann, Lavetta, Butch, Sonny, Wendy, Earl, and Tobie; twenty-seven great grandchildren and two greatgreat grandchildren, numerous loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lacy Funeral Home, Mineral, Va. Visit www.lacyfh.com for online guest book.
Turner Mrs. Lucy Simms Turner, 85, of Goochland, Virginia, entered eternal rest January 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Arthur Turner; three sons, James Arthur Jr., Charles and Melvin Turner; and three grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory, four children, Lelia Tolliver, Caroline Johnson (Lonnie), Stanley and Leon Turner; two sisters, Alice Simms and Margaret Young (Henry); three sisters-in-law, Lenora, Lola and Lucille. Her remains rested at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, Goochland, Va. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Goochland.
information concerning the May 4th 12 a.m.-4 p.m. event, please contact Ann at the Route 522 Skate Park Rohrer arohrer@glnd.k12. va.us or Neil Burch nburch@ Show your support! Buy a glnd.k12.va.us Bulldog Card! • X-Fest Itchin’ to try out the new skateboard? Catch some air at the 2013 X-Fest! Demos, competitions and prizes per age group and skill level. Free skate, music, pizza and refreshments. Skate vendors on site. Other extreme activities to be provided by the U.S. Army. Event coordinated in partnership through the Skateboard Action Committee, Goochland County Parks, Recreation & Facilities Management and the Goochland Family YMCA.
Present this card at participating community businesses to receive discounts. All proceeds from the sale of the Bulldog Card will benefit All Night Graduation Class of 2013! Available for purchase at Essex Bank/Goochland, Hickory Notch Grill, Shear Wildness, Millstone Granite, or Goochland Pharmacy. For more information and a full listing of Community Businesses participating and discounts offered, please visit www.glnd.k12.va.us/index/ ghs/ or call (804) 598-8040. Goochland County Parks, Recreation and Facilities
Management will also be offering new programs this Spring! Choose from adult and youth cooking classes, art classes, cake decorating, and fitness classes. As always, we will be offering your favorites, including: Dance, Karate, NRA Firearms Safety, Boaters Safety, and Dog Obedience. Be sure to check out our website or facebook for a full list of our classes including new Spring Break Camps! Check with us at the end of February to see our full Summer 2013 Camp line up. Please contact the Recreation Division at (804) 556-5854 or visit us online at www.co.goochland.va.us for more information.