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Obituaries
ANDERSON BRITTON BRITTON
ANDERSON, Ernest
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“Ernie” Lee, A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Signal Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. This will be followed by a memorial service at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
BRITTON, Elizabeth
Cavan, 103, widow of Henry Douglas Britton, died in Hanover County on Aug. 30, 2022. She is survived by a daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey Britton of Hanover. Mrs. Britton was born in Richmond on February 20, 1919, to John Richard Cavan and Emma Elizabeth Lindsey at the height of the Spanish Flu Epidemic. Her only sister, Jane Cavan Budwell, died in 2017. Mrs. Britton graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, attended William and Mary, and graduated in 1942 from RPI (now VCU) with a B.S. in Economics and Political Science. She was married in Shreveport, La. in 1943. After the birth of her daughter, she and her husband and parents moved to Fox Hill (then Bucabri Farm), took graduate courses in fine arts at RPI, opened an antiques shop and occasionally substituted at Washington Henry. From 1957 to ‘58, she served as Commercial Gift Consultant for Miller & Rhoads, was Head of the Social Studies Department at Collegiate Country Day School from 1958 to 1960, and in September, 1960, opened Fox Hill School for ages three through first grade. After her retirement in June, 1979 as Head Mistress of Fox Hill, she joined the Valentine Museum Guild Board where she worked as a volunteer conservator of antique toys and dolls until 1996 and sculpted Santas and other figures from paper mache and wood which she exhibited at the Handwork Shop and Anderson Gallery. She was President of the ECW at St. Paul’s Church (1980 to ‘83), ECW missionary representative for the Diocese of Virginia (1983 tp ‘86), served on the By-Laws Board of the ECW (1986 to ‘87), was Program Chairman of the Hanover Woman’s Club (1988 to ‘89) and a Trustee of St. Paul’s Church until her death. Mrs. Britton supported the Historic Richmond Foundation and Hanover Branch of the APVA, was a member of The Country Club of Virginia, the Hanover Woman’s Club, the Deep Run Hunt Club, the Scotchtown Chapter of the DAR, a former member of the Virginia Historical Society and The Woman’s Club in Richmond, life member and organizer of the Hanover Historical Society, and a member of the Jamestowne Society as a descendant of the Hon. John West of West Point, son of the 2nd (and 11th) Baron De La Warr. A graveside service will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, with a reception to follow at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Hanover. Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Church.
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JOHN ALLEN HERRIN
HERRIN, Mr. John Allen,
Retired Special Agent, CSX Railroad, 69, passed away Aug. 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Peggy. He is survived by his loving children, John Herrin Jr, Christopher Herrin and Steven Herrin (Kristi); stepchildren, Kim Marinelli (Jeff), Cindy Rodgers (Chris) and Carl “Hooty” Spiller (Mandy); grandchildren, Isabella, Ezra, Eli, Matthew, Avery, Aiden and Farah; stepgrandchildren, Lauren, Jeffrey, Colby, Mackenzie, Ethan and Carley; siblings, Eddie Herrin, Ocklawaha, Fla., Tom Herrin, Yorktown, Va., Kathy Kendrick, Gray, Ga., Becky Burt, Forth Worth, Texas. The family will receive friends on Sept. 13, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of John and Peggy Herrin, 8758 Kailtin Court, Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Hopital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
PEROE, Mary Lee Berry,
died peacefully at the Masonic Home of Virginia on Aug. 26, 2022 in Richmond, Va. at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edward Peroe; her parents, Rachel Ripley and Maurice Arthur Berry. Mary Lee is survived by her daughters, Karen Peroe Catlett (Willard Hughes), Laura Peroe Fabrizio (Steven John); grandchildren, Richard H. Catlett, W. Hunter Catlett (Brittany), Andrew R. Butts, Jonathan P. Fabrizio, Kristen E. Fabrizio; and her greatgrandchildren, Josephine K. Catlett and Hayden W. Catlett. Mary Lee was born on Dec. 18 in Frederick, Md. She graduated from Highland Springs High School and was married to Richard in 1951. Mary Lee was a resident of Mechanicsville, Va. for 46 years prior to moving to the Masonic Home of Va. Mary Lee was employed by Tredegar Industries until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of the Certified Professional Secretaries from 1982 until her retirement. Prior to joining Tredegar, Mary Lee worked at Ethyl Corporation from 1981 to 1988 and was personal secretary to Andrew J. Asch, entrepreneur, who was instrumental in the redevelopment of Shockoe Slip (1970 to 1981). Mary Lee loved her friends; she was instrumental in organizing a Red Hat Society group with her lifelong friend Shelley Ivester. She was Queen of the Red Hat Hanover Best Tomatoes group for 10 years. Mary Lee was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church from 1949 to 1962 and then moved her membership to Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church, where she was very active throughout her remaining years, serving as wedding coordinator for many years, as well as being an active youth leader to the Mechanicsville Presbyterian & Methodist Youth Fellowship throughout the 1970s. Mary Lee enjoyed volunteering at Bon Secours Hospital for 15 years after her retirement, including being co-chair of the Festival of Trees one year. A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Va. at P.O. Box 7866, Henrico, Va. 23231 or Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church at 7339 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. The family would like to thank the staff of the Masonic Home of Va. for the years of care they provided our parents. Online condolences may be registered at www. bennettfuneralhomes.com.
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September programs at Mechanicsville area libraries
Atlee Branch Library
In-Person Programs
Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library. Tuesdays, Sept.13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ages 18 & up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert. Fun & Games at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games. Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at the Atlee Branch Library. Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages 18 & up. Join the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists at a monthly meeting to share ideas, techniques and skills in using colored pencils. Bring your own individual supplies and projects and enjoy a time to sketch and make new friends. This is not an instructional class. Paper Sparrows at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Create a beautiful sparrow out of natural and recycled material. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9349438. Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Monday, Sept. 12, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy books, music, fingerplays, and much more at preschool Storytime. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose is a Storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. Have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading. Toddler Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Enjoy a Storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Savvy Safety for Seniors at the Atlee Branch Library. Thursday, Sept. 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
A program for seniors with Hanover County Sheriff's Deputy
Bland. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams and frauds targeting seniors.
Ages 18 & up. An in-person, lively book discussion of "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant" by Roz Chast. You can place the book on hold and pick it up at the Atlee Branch Library. Atlee Anime Club at the Atlee Branch Library. Thursday, Sept. 15, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join the Atlee Library Anime Club to meet teens with similar interests and watch cool shows. CrafterNoon for Teens at the Atlee Branch Library. Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 to 4 p.m. Create orange and vanilla parfait bath salts. Enjoy the scents and a little chemistry that goes into making it.
Create a beautiful nature leaf rubbing to kick off the fall season. Local artisan Angel Zhao will teach how to create a unique piece of art to display in your home for years to come and an original greeting card. Have twice the fun and bring a friend. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/9349457.
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Virtual/Hybrid Programs
Atlee Book Club. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library in-person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion over "The River Widow" by Ann Howard Creel. Pick up a copy of the book at the Atlee Branch Library Circulation Desk while supplies last. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9350085. This program is presented in-person and hosted virtually through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don't receive
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crown on body lotions, hair care products and nail polish, just to name a few of the items tagged for the crown branding.
Carey’s lawsuit did not go unnoticed after it was announced in July. Christmas artist Elizabeth Chan filed documents claiming she is the Queen of Christmas, the contention bolstered by a long list of Christmasthemed songs in her musical library. She has filed suit to block Carey’s request and explained in Variety interview why she opposes Carey’s legal action.
“Christmas has come way before any of us on earth, and hopefully will be around way after any of us on earth,” Chan said. “And I feel very strongly that no one person should hold onto anything around Christmas or monopolize it in the way that Mariah seeks to in perpetuity. That’s just not the right thing to do. Christmas is for everyone. It’s meant to be shared; it’s not meant to be owned.”
Singer Darlene Love was also not impressed with Carey’s claim, and told reporters she has a legitimate claim to the title.
Her claim to fame entitled “Christmas, Baby Please Come Home,” was performed annually on the David Letterman Show; and, according to Love,the host formally declared Love the Queen 29 years ago, a year before Carey’s single was released.
Love, now 84, says she can still hit the high notes on her song and doesn’t plan to change a thing in the future. She made her position clear on Facebook with a recent posting defending her position.
I’m not sure how all of this ends, but suffice it to say, lawsuit of not, Christmas is right around the corner and all of our favorite holiday selections will be available.
It’s not clear which of those titles will be performed by royalty.
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risk of the disease returning.
Jones said Oliver’s treatments have already placed a financial burden on the family with hotel stays, travel, cost of treatments and more heavily affecting the family’s finances.
“We’re hoping to create an opportunity for them to have funds available that they can use to pay off the debt that they’ve already incurred, as well as to be able to help them in the future so that they… can focus on being present with their boys…and not have to stress over all of the financial burdens that come with this as well,” Jones said.
Jones said this year’s activities will feature children’s activities that the two young Roberts family boys will enjoy. Oliver will cruise around with his family in his own personalized golf cart and will even receive a surprise gift – a kid’s car gator donated by James River Equipment.
Jones said “every cent” received on the day of the event will directly benefit the Roberts family. She encourages community members who cannot attend the event in person to donate through the church’s website.
To donate or for more information on the event in general, visit the website: www.compasschristianchurch.com/ cruise-in.
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