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Edward Lee Bowen
BOWEN, Edward Lee, 89, of Mechanicsville, passed to his heavenly home on april 24, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Fay; daughters, Brenda Bowen Miller (Todd) and Maria ann Bowen (anna Rodriguez); grandsons, Todd austin and spencer Bryant Miller; sisters, Carson Hyman and Judy Trueheart; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family. ed was a loving husband, father and granddaddy. He was a member of Washington and Henry Masonic Lodge no. 344. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. with Masonic rites to be rendered at 4 p.m. on sunday, april 30 with Masonic Rites to be rendered at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee davis Rd. a funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 1 at Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, 500 Masonic Ln., Richmond, Va. 23223.
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Linwood Ray Stalnaker
STALNAKER, Linwood Ray, 68, passed away saturday, april 15, 2023. Lin was a long time resident of Glen allen and graduate of Hermitage High school, born on november 7, 1954 to James “Buddy” stalnaker and Charlotte Farmer stalnaker. He was a lineman for almost 50 years, retiring in 2019 from the IBeW Local 70., Upon his passing, waiting to greet him in heaven were Buddy (father), Charlotte (mother) and his brother, eddie stalnaker. He leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Maggie and Ricky Reams of Powhatan; three grandchildren that he adored, Zoey, noah and Theo; a sister-in-law who he loved dearly, Rose stalnaker; two nephews, Tracy and Joe stalnaker; and niece, Christina stalnaker. He also leaves behind his first love, sandi Perry with whom he had reconnected with in 2021, after 50 years; as well as her four children and their spouses who all loved him. There will be a service held in his honor at the signal Hill Memorial Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Valerie Seward Brannan
BRANNAN, Valerie Seward, 74, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, Monday, april 24, 2023. she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Wayne; and her sister, Mary Lambert. Valerie is survived by two children, Jamie Brannan (Cindy) and Kathy archambault; granddaughter, Beth Thorpe (Michael); great-granddaughter, alyssa Thorpe; and brother, Jason seward (Ricky). she loved anything to do with the water and camping with her family. she always enjoyed the destination, but not the trip there. Valerie was a loving, caring and generous person who will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-davis Rd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the american Heart a ssociation, 8735 Plantation Ln., Manassas, Va. 20110.
SUTTON, Thomas Earl Sr., 88 of Mechanicsville, Va., peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, april 26, 2023, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Beverly Bass sutton; two sons, Thomas Jr. (June) and Timothy; six grandchildren, Kyle, Garrett (sara ann), shane, Caleb, emily and nicole; and a greatgrandson, Theodore. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., saturday, april 29, 2023, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, with a funeral service to begin at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Refreshments will be provided in the lounge during the visitation.The family would like to offer a special thank you to suncrest Hospice for the kindness and care Thomas received during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Harvest Christian Fellowship building fund, 7981 Kenmore dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.
