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OBITUARIES
JENKINS, Joan Naumann
JENKINS, Joan Naumann, 84, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Nellie Landers Naumann; husband of 47 years, Walter Earl “Jack” Jenkins; and grandson, Christopher Lee Harshman. Joan is survived by her children, Richard L. Harshman and Sharon A. Harshman; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; brother, Ronnie Naumann; sister-in-law, Ann Pollard; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. Joan was a giving and generous wife, mother, sister and friend. She is and will always be loved dearly by her friends and family. She was a graduate of Highland Springs High School and retired from C&P Telephone. Joan was a dedicated member of Leigh Street Baptist Church. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, where services were held Wednesday, May 31. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park. A reception followed at Richmond East Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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MILLER, Glenn Wampler
MILLER, Glenn Wampler, passed away on May 15, 2023. He was born April 12, 1937 in Harrisonburg to William Joseph and Rhea Wampler Miller Bowman. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Clara; and brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Whitmer Miller; daughter, Tasha Miller (Kendall Gammon); son, Eric Miller (Michelle); grandchildren, Daisy and Jackson Gammon, Lucas Miller; brother, H. Theodore “Ted”; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; and friends. Glenn grew up in Harrisonburg, Va. and Kissimmee, Fla. After graduating from Furman University, Glenn moved to Northern Virginia where he went to work as a management analyst for the military, and met the love of his life, Gerry. After retirement, Glenn and Gerry moved to Lake Anna where they spent a very active retirement. Glenn enjoyed listening to classical music, playing his baritone, sports cars, traveling, church, and volunteering in his community. He loved hosting people at his home, and the doors where always open. A celebration of life will be held at Kirk O’Cliff Presbyterian Church, 16420 Monrovia Rd., Mineral, Va. 23117 at 2 p.m. on June 10, 2023, with a reception immediately following. Online condolences may be registered at www. Bennettfuneralhomes.com.
WRIGHT, Carol Ann
WRIGHT, Carol Ann, 85, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born August 13, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to the late William Francis and Jean Benton Conway, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Col. Christopher Daniel “Dan” Wright, USAF, Ret. Carol Ann is survived by two children, Leslee Scott “Scottie” Wright (Andrew “Drew” Lafayette Tenser V), of Mechanicsville, Va. and Christopher Daniel Wright Jr., of Suwanee, Ga.; four grandchildren, Alexandra Conway Tenser, Andrew Lafayette Tenser VI, Christopher Daniel Wright III, and Grace Ann Wright; brother, William Francis Conway Jr. (Lydia); as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family. Carol Ann was raised in Sumter, S.C. and attended Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C. After marrying her husband, they lived around the world where she served the USAF as an officer’s spouse, fundraising for the military and civilian families and welcoming new families to new assignments for 28 years. Carol Ann and Dan retired in 1983 at Eglin AFB, Fla., where they enjoyed living on Poquito Bayou for 35 years. She was active in community life as a volunteer with the Red Cross, American Cancer Society, NW Symphony Guild, and the FWB Chamber of Commerce. Carol Ann enjoyed her Bridge club, gourmet cooking club, Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club, and playing golf with her pink golf bag. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the help and display of compassion and love from the dedicated staff at Harmony of Hanover Assisted Living. We will miss our beloved “Bon-Bon,” her beautiful smile, and her southern charm. Services and a celebration of her life will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date, where she will be buried with her husband. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org. Expressions of love and sympathy may be left and viewed online at bennettfuneralhomes.com.
REILLY, Patrick Joseph Jr.
REILLY, Patrick Joseph Jr., 86, of Hanover, Va., peacefully passed away, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Buddy Reilly; and a sister, Kitty Nix. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Catherine Reilly; two children, Patrick Reilly III (Tammy) and Jennifer Reilly; two stepchildren, Gary Power (Kathy), and Melanie L. Reid; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a sister, Ann Griffith; and his special friends, Mark Edwards and John Anderson. The family received friends on Friday, June 2, at Monaghan Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, Va. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville, followed by a reception. A private interment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.
DORRIER, Phillip Wade
DORRIER, Phillip Wade, 63, of King William, Virginia, loving and devoted husband of 43 years, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughter, Holly Dorrier (Paul); his parents, Maynard and Emma Jean Dorrier; sister, Cindy Epps (Greg); and two nephews, Jake Epps and Josh Epps. Phillip was a generous, hardworking man who enjoyed playing music with friends and hunting, but most of all he loved his family, including his dogs. He was the type of man to give the shirt off his back. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, and services were held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Sharon Baptist Church in King William. Interment followed in the church cemetery.