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LANE, Betty H., 85, of Richmond, Va., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Allie Horne; a sister, Mildred Horne; and three brothers, Charles, James C. and Wayne Horne. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Joy Yeager (Scott) and Linda LeGay; stepsons, James Lane (Sherry), Robert Lane and Don Lane (Susan); a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Lila Winn, Judy Hamilton (Bob), Peggy Sellers (Jesse) and Gayle Stocks. Betty was a retired switchboard operator for MCV. She was a very proud patriot who loved helping others and serving the Lord. She enjoyed country music turned way up loud and watching “Cops” on TV. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, with interment following in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Miracle Network or the Wounded Warrior Project.
is survived by her daughters, Melinda “Lynn” Robb (Ricky) and Pamela Lane Collins (Jim); son, Steven Lane; six grandchildren, Bryan (Tonya), Jason (Krista), Brittany (Chad), Kathryn, Stephanie and Shannon (Will); and six great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairmount Christian Church building fund. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.
LANE, Elizabeth Ann Patterson, of Mechanicsville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Lane. She
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MUCH, Emma Jean, 76, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister-in-law, Ronnie Roe. Emma is survived by her
SPAIN, Melvin G. Jr., 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born September 10, 1940, in Richmond, to the late Ruby and Garman Spain. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ann Spain; four children, Laurie Sweeney (Dale), Melissa Byrne (Brendan), Drew Spain (Ellen) and Paige Flanagan (David); six grandchildren, Taylor
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Housel (Zach), Madison Sweeney, Katelyn Spain, Ayden Flanagan, Emma Spain and Eli Flanagan; brother, Vic Spain (Judy); sisters, Nancy Heath (Lawrence) and Susan Smith (Mike); as well as several nieces and nephews. Mel was a land surveyor for over 30 years. He was a loving daddy and involved himself for many years in numerous community activities with his children. He also loved anything involving his beloved grandchildren and pets. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held 11 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2020. Interment was private. The family requests that if you are ill or have concerns about exposure to possible pathogens, online condolences be made at bennettfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hanover County Animal Shelter, 12471 Taylor Complex Ln., Ashland, Va. 23005. OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS Call 804-643-4414, ext. 3 Email: paidnotices @timesdispatch.com Deadline is noon Friday for the following week’s issue.
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BETTY H. LANE
beloved husband of 57 years, Jerrold Much; four children, Jeri Lynn Anderson, Melissa Blow (Ricky), Brian K. Much, Paula Baird (Benjamin); six grandchildren, Steven, Amanda, Amelia, Austin, Zachary and Samuel; nine great-grandchildren, Autumn, Chloe, Seth, Kember, Andrew, John, Cheyenne, Colton and Hunter; two brothers, Alton and William Roe; and a sister, Debbie Woodzell (John). Emma was a devoted and talented artist. She was a member of Windermere Art Gallery. She enjoyed drawing, painting, crochet and ceramics. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church and was devoted to her faith. Emma found pleasure in helping others and had been a nursing assistant in her earlier days. Her greatest joy was found in time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she spoiled. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Windermere Art Gallery or your local humane society.
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