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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Isaac J. Allen, Sr. ALLEN, Isaac J. , Sr. was born on August 24, 1927 in Elizabeth City, N. J., to the late Isaiah and Mary Allen. On October 18, 2013, Isaac entered into eternal rest with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his son, Isaac J. Allen, Jr. Isaac attended Georgetown School, Henry District, Hanover County, Virginia from 19341944. He was employed by C&O Railroad Company from 1944 to 1952. He served as a Medic in the 567 MED Co Korea during the Korean War from August 7, 1952 to July 20, 1954. During his tour of service he was awarded the Korean Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Greater Nazarene Baptist Church for over 75 years and a faithful tither. Isaac worked for the Henrico County Department of Transportation as a supervisor from 1954 to 1994 until he retired at the age of 76 years old. He leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife of 58 years, Emily V. Allen; three children, William H. Allen (Rugena), Maxine E. Allen and Gloria A. Cormier (Horace Jr.); five grandchildren, William Isaac Glasco-Allen (Lacy), Brittany Lorena, Jillian Page and Christina Nichole Allen and Gabrielle Dionne-Jenee Cormier; two great-grandchildren, Gizelle and Gaige GlascoAllen; two brother-in-laws, George Lewis (Edna) and James Lewis (Lisa); three sister-in-laws, Lillian Brooks, Mary Francis Taylor (William) and Lillie May Matthews; two devoted friends, Andrew Howard and Thomas Allen; a host of nieces, nephews and many devoted family members and friends. His remains rest at the Henry W.
Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. and can be viewed 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 23. Funeral services will be held on Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Greater Nazerene Baptist Church, Mechanicsville. Interment will be in Allen Cemetery.
Larry Coghill COGHILL, Larry S., 62, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Annie Garrett and Alice Coghill; and is survived by his father, Joseph H. Coghill Jr.; mother, Joyce Casstevens; siblings, Pam Watkins and David Coghill and his wife, Cindy; nephews, Matthew and Zachary Coghill; and goddaughter, Penny Lee Rozell. Larry was an active member of Liberty Christian Church, who enjoyed eating, playing the guitar and fishing. The family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held on Oct. 16. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Christian Church, 8137 Liberty Circle, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
Susie Durvin DURVIN, Susie Cosby, 97, formerly of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Leslie “Tud” Durvin; her daughter, Wanda Basile; and grandson, Tony Carneal. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Law of Largo, Fla.; granddaughter, Monica Pinnell of Largo, Fla.; grandson, Cord Basile of Fairbanks, Alaska; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Basile and Tiffany White; and one great-great- granddaugh-
ter, Kaydence White. The family received friends on Oct. 20, at Bliley’s Funeral Home, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Graveside services were on Oct. 21 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Constance Garrett GARRETT, Constance R., 80, formerly of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 11, 2013 in Tampa, Fla. She was born in Skagway, Alaska and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Connie retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia after working at the Virginia Employment Commission and Tax Department. She was a member of Church of the Redeemer Catholic Church in Mechanicsville. Connie was predeceased by her husband, Raymond N. Garrett Jr.; and her son, Robert T. Garrett. She is survived by her children, Nancy G. Stephens of Tampa, Fla., Raymond N. Garrett III of Tampa, Fla. and David L. Garrett of Mechanicsville; granddaughter, Rachel S. Layer of Weeki Wachee, Fla.; and great-granddaughters, Charlotte M. Lawyer and Rebecca L. Lawyer. A funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, Oct. 18, at Church of the Redeemer Catholic Church. The family received friends on Oct. 17 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Louise Galloway
devoted husband of almost 60 years, Edward Galloway Jr.; sister, Evelyn Richardson (Mike) of Chesterfield, Mo.; sister-inlaw, Jacqueline Schacht; and numerous nephews and nieces. She loved to travel and had visited in all but three of the 50 states, as well as Canada, most of the Caribbean islands and western Europe. The family received friends on Oct. 21 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services were held on Oct. 22 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Dr., North Chesterfield, Va. 23236.
Richard Hott HOTT, Richard Harry Jr., 87, a lifelong farmer from Mechanicsville, died peacefully at his home Friday, October 18, 2013. He is survived by his son, Robert Hott (Linda) of Chesapeake; daughter, Linda Parker of Mechanicsville; nine grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, John and Conway Hott; three sisters, Harriett Cogle, Mae Lipscombe and Audrey Stevens; and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Hott; and his son, Steve Hott. Family received friends on Oct. 21 at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. A graveside service was held on Oct. 22 at Signal Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rural Point Hunt Club, 427 Pine Ln., King William, Va. 23086 or Enon United Methodist Church. “The greatest man I ever knew.”
GALLOWAY, Louise Avery, of Mechanicsville, completed her life’s journey on Friday, October 18, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Margaret Avery; and was also Patricia Saunders preceded in death by her son, SAUNDERS, Patricia West, Eddie; and brothers, Ray Avery 69, of Mechanicsville, passed of Mechanicsville and Cecil away Wednesday, October 16, Avery of Virginia Beach. She 2013. She was preceded in death is survived by her loving and see OBITUARIES, pg. 12