Governor Announces Purchase of Biscuit Run Site for Future State Park–

Governor Kaine today announced the purchase of approximately 1,200 acres in Albemarle County known as “Biscuit Run” to be held by the state as a site for a future state park.”When developed as a state park, this extraordinary piece of land will benefit the citizens of Albemarle, Charlottesville and the Commonwealth for recreation, natural resource [...]

Operation Air, Land and Speed Nets 2,264 Violations on 64 and 66

Operation Air, Land and Speed concluded its final enforcement phase of 2009 concentrating on Interstate 64 and Interstate 66 and producing a total of 2,264 violations. Due to Saturday’s inclement weather and hazardous conditions across the Commonwealth, Virginia State Police shortened the traffic safety initiative to one day – Dec. 4, 2009. The operation was [...]

Holiday Auto Accidents Increase in Virginia in 2009

Holiday celebrations quickly turned sorrowful for 10 families who lost a loved one to a traffic crash during the Christmas holiday weekend. Preliminary numbers report 10 individuals were killed in eight traffic crashes statewide. The four-day Christmas statistical counting period began Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, and concluded at midnight Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. During last [...]

Obituary for Edward Joseph Leonard

LEONARD, Edward Joseph, of Richmond, passed away of natural causes on August 27, 2009. Mr. Leonard had a long and distinguished career in semiconductor research, most recently with Qimonda. He is survived by his loving son, Edward Michael Leonard; and other loving relatives. A memorial service will be held in his honor on his birthday, [...]

Obituary for Jeannette “Jean” P. Waters

WATERS, Jeannette P. “Jean,” 77, of Amelia County, devoted wife, mother and “Grammy,” went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Skippers, Va. to the late Thomas A. and Lila Williams Powell of Emporia, Va. She graduated with a B.S. Degree in [...]

Obituary for Naomi P. Bennetts

BENNETTS, Naomi P., of Richmond, born on July 17, 1912, widow of George A. Bennetts, passed away December 27, 2009. She is survived by three daughters, Joan Clarke of Staunton, Va., Geni Bennetts of Napa Valley, Calif., Darleyne Moore of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandsons, Robert, Stephen, and Andrew Clarke; two nieces, Judy Reeve and Millie [...]

Obituary for Deborah Lovern Barkley

BARKLEY, Deborah Lovern, 59, of Richmond, was received in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, George Robert Barkley Jr.; her sons, Joshua Webb Barkley and Matthew Harrison Barkley; a brother, William Brent Lovern and his wife, Karen Sellers Lovern; two nephews, [...]

Obituary for Deloris D. Spence

SPENCE, Deloris D., 72, of Glen Allen, the angels came and carried her home to be with God on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Hetzel; son-in-law, Mickey; one granddaughter, Lisa; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Kaden; two sisters, Mary Ann Kane, Betty Mallory; two brothers, Charles Clark and Robert Clark; [...]

Obituary for Colleen Coe Belisle

BELISLE, Colleen Coe, 82, of Glen Allen, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2009. She was a longtime member of Biltmore Baptist Church and Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl C. Coe Sr. and Victor J. Belisle Jr. She is survived by her son, Carl C. Coe Jr., of Richmond [...]

Obituary for Wallie Hoyt “Shorty” Matthews Jr.

MATTHEWS, Wallie Hoyt Jr. “Shorty”, 86, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2009. He is survived by his son, Richard H. Matthews and his wife, Gayle W. Matthews; grandsons, Christopher R. Matthews and Brandon W. Matthews, all of Chesapeake, Va. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Gladys P. [...]

Next Page »