death by his mother, Edith S. Hale. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the home that he built at 402 Edgar Road in Hanover. Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhome.com.
ANNIE K. KING Annie K. King, 99, of Mechanicsville, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kreynus; brothers, John and Daniel; sisters, Virginia, Ruth and Nellie; niece, Cynthia; and grandson Paul King Jr. She is survived by her sister, Lillie Kreynus; son, Sherman P. King; daughter, Christine Chappel (Earl); grandchildren, Charles King, Peggy Prince, Jerri Lynch, Stefanie Cox and Wendy Early; greatKING grandchild, Camryn Lynch; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She also is survived by her dedicated and loving caregivers, Amy Straus and Lisa Gainyard. Annie was a retired Registered Nurse from McGuire Veterans Hospital. Her career started in Binghamton, New York, where she enrolled in nursing school and graduated in 1937. Her career spanned 36 years. She was well-respected within the medical community. Not only did Annie take care of her patients, but she took care of everyone that came into her life. She was always
CHARLES ROSE Charles Michael “Mike” Rose, age 56, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, surrounded by the love of family, after a ROSE brief illness. He was born in 1960, in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1982, he moved to Virginia, where he worked for Circuit City for 12 years. For the past 16 years, he was a telecommunications analyst for Anthem. Mike, a die-hard New York Giants fan, enjoyed football, playing poker and taking family vacations to tropical destinations. He was a very funny, positive and uplifting person, encouraging all those around him. Mike was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and
friend. He was always there for his family. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Paula Maree Sturgill Rose, to whom he married June 10, 1989; daughters, Carlee Nicole Rose and Chelsea Maree Rose; parents, Charles and Daphne Rose of Anderson, South Carolina; brothers, Robert L. Rose (Becky) of Mechanicsville and James L. Rose (Parrish) of Anderson, South Carolina; sister, Sandy L. Rose of Anderson, South Carolina; nieces, Catherine N. Richardson, Jesica P. Walters, Holly M. Rose and Christine L. Rose; mother-inlaw, Catherine L. Bowling of Mechanicsville; sister-in-law, Donica Richardson (Bobby) of Quinton; brother-in-law, Steven Sturgill (Jessica) of Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ken Drumheller Gastric Cancer Fund, https:// www.bsvaf.org/drumheller donate or Cheryl Watson Memorial Free Clinic, 8209 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.
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there to lend a helping hand, shoulder to cry on, or a warm meal to share. Annie’s world revolved around her family, from hosting family dinners, telling stories and keeping an ever-watching and loving eye on her grandchildren. Annie was a longstanding member of the Mechanicsville Baptist Church, where she served as the secretary of the Keenage Club for many years. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2016, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111 or The Wayland Home, 8461 Lucord Ln., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
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