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Hanover County’s low crime rate is the result of the dedication of those agencies and the commitment of my office,” he said. “My office will continue to seek and secure sentences that deter criminal conduct, in spite of sentencing guidelines that frequently are far too lenient and legislative changes that excuse criminal behavior.

“It is an honor to serve my fellow citizens as their Commonwealth’s Attorney. This county is my family’s home, office at (804) 746-5081 or contact Frank at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or (804) 402-7701. The classes are free but students are asked to purchase the books required for the class.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, ashland Campus, located at 11515 ashcake road in ashland 2 miles west of u.s. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor rev. dr. roy Minnix. Visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

SUNDAYS all souls episcopal Church celebrates Holy eucharist rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 atlee rd. in Mechanicsville a nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. dougherty is the deacon in charge of all souls. Visit www.allsoulsva.org. a Healing and recovery ss Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the northstar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church.

The Christian 12 steps and biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. all are welcome. Contact 804-746-5081 or contact Craig simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

A graduate of the University of Richmond and the T.C. Williams School of Law, Chalkley is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys, the National Association of District Attorneys, Hanover Businessmen’s Association, Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, Washington and Henry Lodge #344, the Virginia State Bar, the Hanover County Bar Association, and Fairmount Christian Church. He is married to Stephanie Watt Chalkley and is the proud father of their son, Reece.

Outside the Walls, a narcotics anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm rd. in Hanover. Contact John shinholser, Mcshin president, at 804249-1845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

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The Hanover Concert band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through middecember, at the Hanover arts and activities Center at 500 s. railroad ave. in ashland, just south of u.s. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

The american Legion Post 175, located at 8700 bell Creek road in Mechanicsville, holds a “Meet and Greet, Coffee and donut” event from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday for the community and perspective members to meet members and learn about what they do for the community. Visit http://www.post175.org/.

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JONES, Deborah Ann, 71, of Mechanicsville, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. she was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and dolores short; niece, Jolyn Wehrmeister; and sister, Patricia short. debbie is survived by her husband, James Jones; sisters, Linda samples (Terry), sharon Jones (david) and Cindy Miller (steve); as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m., with an informal service beginning at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-davis rd. Interment will follow in signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Hill Christian service Camp, 8451 Oak Hill Camp rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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TATE, Robert James, 68, of a shland, Va., died February 2, 2023, of complications from a decade of decline due to Frontotemporal dementia. He was born in richmond, Va. in 1954 and was proud to be a Virginian. Tate was a graduate of Hermitage High school, class of 1972, where he played football and ran track and field, all of which he continued under scholarship at Concord university, athens, W.Va. He graduated from Cu with a degree in business administration; he was a member of sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. In 1977, robert was hired as a salesman at Old dominion Tractor & equipment Company, Inc. in richmond and retired 40 years later as a co-owner. It was the perfect job for him, combining his passion for farming with his mechanical skill and salesmanship; he also enjoyed mentoring young mechanics and was proud of their successes. robert’s favorite place on earth was “almosta Farm” in beaverdam where the family raises black angus beef cattle. It was there that he spent many satisfying hours on his tractor, baling hay, working cattle, enjoying the open land and being outdoors. robert was predeceased by his parents, James a . “shorty” Tate and doris Hughes Tate. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Julie VanMetre Tate; sons, James b. “Jeb” Tate (Jennifer) of denton, Md. and robert “Lee” Tate of beaverdam; adored granddaughter, Jamie L. Tate of denton, Md.; sister, Jane T. Geoghegan (Wayde) of Glen allen; an aunt, uncles and many cousins who were loved like sisters and brothers. The family offers heartfelt appreciation to the staff at alpha House Memory Care in ashland, for their months of compassionate caregiving. a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. saturday, February 11, at ashland Presbyterian Church, 401 Virginia street, a shland; the family will receive friends an hour prior to the service and at a luncheon afterward. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made in memory of robert to Circle Center adult day services, 4900 West Marshall street, richmond 23230, www.circlecenterva.org, or a shland Presbyterian Church, www.ashlandpresbyterian.org or to a charity of choice.

LANTZ, Carolyn Beverly Schmitz , 83, joined her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on saturday, January 28, 2023. a s a passionate servant and administrator, her life’s work was serving God and pointing everyone she met to Jesus. The phrase “I am blessed” was often shared by her regardless of circumstances. Carolyn grew up and lived in richmond her entire life and was a 1957 graduate of Highland springs High school. she was preceded in death by her parents, stockwell s. and Lousie baugh schmitz, along with her daughter donna May Lantz Holzbach. she is survived by her dearly loved husband of 65 years, donald r. Lantz; her daughter, Cindy Lantz White; her son, richard W. Lantz; seven grandchildren, amber Lantz, Jesse Holzbach (anna), bobby White (Courtney), amy adams (derek), Claire Kobza (Jason), Michael White (Kayla), and Josh Holzbach; and eight great-grandchildren, Palmer, Campbell, Collins, Hayes, Peyton, Jackson, austin, and Colette. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-davis rd services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Mechanicsville Christian Center. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park.

TYREE, Herman O. Jr., 92, of Mechanicsville, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, net tie and Herman Tyree; three brothers, david, Homer and ar thur; and two sisters, Gloria and Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Katherine; two sons, ronnie (beverly) and Craig (Lisa); “his girl,” april Kirby (Kevin); stepson, Jim Kirby (Tracie); grandson, danny (emily); and many other extended family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-davis rd. Interment will be private. The family requests that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover County animal shelter, P.O. box 40, Hanover, Va. 23069.