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The Mechanicsville Local
January 9, 2013
OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Windle Alred ALRED, Windle R. “Jimmie,” 79, of Mechanicsville, Va., died January 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Alred; and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverley Alred; his two daughters, Cindy Shafer and Sherry Childers (Don); and eight wonderful grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Alred (Joan); and his sisters, Ruth Owens (Kermit), Bobbie Brewington (Etcyle) and Margie Cowan. He was a friend of Bill W. He retired from Richmond Newpapers in 1992 after 37 years. The family received friends January 4 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held January 5. Interment Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to Virginia Voice, P.O. Box 15546, Richmond, Va. 23227.
Buck Baber BABER, William Ivan “Buck,” 71, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, December 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Z. Baber; his parents, BABER Robert and Lucy Baber. He is survived by his daughter, Dania Baber Hodges; his stepdaughters, Rebekah Foster and Shana Ross; his grandchildren, Turner, Eva, Alyssa, Meredith, Jessie, Kathryn, Alex, Kristen and Reagan; his sisters, Mary Mackey and Roberta McNamee; his nieces, Bonnie, Tina and Cheryl; nephews, Wayne, Steve and Greg. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. The love of his family was his greatest treasure. Funeral
ceremony was held January 2 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Regional Medical Center Volunteer Department. The family will received friends at his home, 8374 Burnside Dr., Mechanicsville, Va., following the ceremony.
William Burrell BURRELL, William “Bill,” 64, of Fredericksburg, passed from this world on Thursday, December 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Ernest and Susie Burrell and brother of the late Sonny Burrell, all of King George County. He leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters, Beth Bouchard (Michael) of Chesterfield, Kris Church (Mark) of Mechanicsville and Auna Zoglman of Green Bay, Wis.; his eight grandchildren, Casey Bouchard Stalvey (Sean), Drew Bouchard, Michael Bouchard II, Karrington Church, Jacob Church, Halley Zoglman, Malia Zoglman and Ravay Zoglman; his sister, Theresa Dove (Roy) of Florida; his nephew, Adam Burrell (Mandy); his nieces, Julia Espada (Ivan) and Suzi Dove; his true and devoted friends, Sue and David Ryder and Marjorie and Kennedy Wise; and his beloved little dog, Lady “Pudgie” Burrell who was by his side to the end. A Celebration of Life dinner was held January 5 in the American Legion Hall, 10021 Dahlgren Rd., King George, Va. 22485. Donations may be made to the American Hospice Foundation, 1700 Bayberry Ct. , Richmond , Va. 23226.
Gladys Davis
Elizabeth Ellyson
DAVIS, Gladys W., formerly of Jetersville and Mechanicsville Va., passed away December 24, 2012 at Lucy Corr Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Davis; and a brother, Russell; and sister, Virgie Waycaster of Appomattox. She is survived by her beloved son, Chuck (Sandra) Davis of Mechanicsville, Va.; and sisters, Myrtle Childress, Bernice Waycaster; and brother, Glen Waycaster of Appomattox. Gladys was a sweet woman who always had a kind word for all. She loved two things most in life: her son, Chuck and dogs. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19, at the Virginia Cremation Society, 1927 Westmoreland St., where family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
ELLYSON, Elizabeth M., 97, of Richmond, Va., passed away on December 30, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel and Daisy McGhee; husband, William A. Ellyson; son, Ramon Hughes; brothers, Robert and Garland McGhee; and her sister, Alice Jeter. She is survived by her daughELLYSON ter-in-law, Ruth Hughes; grandson, Ken Hughes and his wife, Melissa; granddaughter, Rhonda Ambler and her husband, Steve; greatgrandchildren, Justin and Tori Hughes; nieces, Debra Sharp, Joan Adams and Mary Ellen Thompson; nephews, Willie McGhee, Jerry, Kent and Dick Ellyson; and sister-in-law, Pauline McGhee. Mrs. Ellyson worked in the Men’s Division of Thalhimers Department Store in the decade before starting a business with her husband, which soon became a Hanover County landmark, known as Ellyson’s Garage. She was a member of Beulah Presbyterian Church, where she served as President of Women of the Church, and taught Sunday School for many years. She was most recently a member of Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. A funeral service was held January 3 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Burial will follow at Washington Memorial Park. Visitation was held at the funeral home. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people at Heartland Hospice and, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to them at 1504 Santa Rosa Rd., Suite 114, Richmond, Va. 23229, in memory of Elizabeth Ellyson.
Matthew Dement DEMENT, Matthew Warren, 20, of Mechanicsville. He is survived by his father, Robert, and mother, Bonnie Dement; his paternal grandparents, Nancy and Robert Dement; maternal grandmother, June Prillaman; aunt, Sharon and uncle, Lee Weis; aunt, Connie and uncle, Bob Stuckey; uncle, Eric Dement; many cousins, extended family members, friends and co-workers. In loving memory of our beautiful son, we welcome you to join us and celebrate his life. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, DEMENT Tenn. 38105.
see OBITUARIES, pg. 11