BETTY KING Betty Taliaferro King, age 89, formerly of Hanover County, peacefully departed this life November 29, 2016. She was preceded in death
MARTHA LAWRENCE Martha Matthews “Marty” Lawrence, of Bald Head Island, North Carolina (recently of Richmond), went to be with the LAWRENCE Lord on November 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alice Matthews. Marty is survived by her beloved husband of 30 years, Dale Lawrence; her
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RICHARD ROBINSON JR. Richard Edward “Eddie” Robinson Jr., 75, of Mechanicsville, Va. passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard E. Robinson Sr. and Athelia S. Robinson. Eddie began a career with the Virginia State Police in 1961 and retired with 37 years of service. He also dedicated many years to the Masonic ROBINSON Lodge. He was Worshipful Master of Glen Allen Lodge #131 in 1975 and Deputy District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in 2015. Among many of his other duties, he served as Ambassador for the Masonic Home of Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Mason Robinson; daughter, Deonna R. Hall (Gene); son, Richard E. Robinson III (Michelle); grandchildren, Dara Hall, Mason Hall, Cole Robinson and Hailey Robinson; brothers, John S. Robinson (Barb); Paul K. Robinson (Winnie) and Chris P. Robinson. His memorial service was held on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Eddie’s honor to the Masonic Home of Virginia or the Virginia State Police Association.
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by his brother, Aubrey B. “Buddy” Holmes Jr., and sister, Ruth H. Warriner. Jim is survived by his wife of 20 years, Marian Y. Holmes; children, Linda G. Saunders (Mark) of Midlothian, Douglas E. Holmes (Sallie) of North Chesterfield, Marcus D. Holmes (Melinda) of Rome, Georgia, Michaela H. Miers (Bryan) of Manakin Sabot, James E. Holmes Jr. (Andrea) of Glen Allen, Lindsey B. Carter (Drew Leake) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jake R. Carter of Columbia South Carolina; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and sisters, Helen H. Jones and Francis H. Allen. Jim was an eternal optimist and cheerful giver. He was a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary International and was honored for his faithful giving by the Children’s Emergency Fund. He was a founder of the Hanover Children’s Emergency Fund and started several local businesses, including Holmes Enterprises, Holmes Steel Company, Richmond Roofing Company, and Holmes Trailers. He lived life to the fullest; enjoying fishing, golfing, boating, sporting events and travel. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Ashland, where Jim was a member. The graveside service was private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of Jim’s favorite charities, the Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell, Va. 23047. Arrangements were handled by Burt Olsen of Monaghan Funeral Home.
father and mother-in-law, Floyd and Marilyn Lawrence; her brothers-in-law, Scott, Tim and Chris Lawrence; her sister-in-law, Pam Lawrence; and many close friends. During her short time on Bald Head Island, Marty loved the beach, the forest and gorgeous island sunsets. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Marty’s name to Lower Cape Fear Hospice; 1406 Physicians Drive; Wilmington, NC 28401. Arrangements were handled by William Lohn of Monaghan Funeral Home.
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by her husband, Welford S. King Sr. She is survived by her children, Welford S. King Jr. (Carol) and Sharon K. Sanders; brothers, Benjamin R. Taliaferro (Clara) and James H. Taliaferro; grandchildren, Shawri King-Casey (Jesse), Erin M. King (Teddy) and Derrick T. Sanders; greatgrandmother to Kai, Kieran, Jack, Grayson KING and Saoirse Casey and Gavyn and Masyn Snead; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for over 60 years. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Kingdom of Jehovah Witnesses at 2801 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond. An online registry may be found at affinityfuneralservice.com. Affinity Funeral Services at 2720 Enterprise Parkway in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
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