Willie B. Cole
Willie B. Cole, 89, of Glen Allen, passed away July 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Kersey Cole.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, Carroll Palmore, Floyd Palmore, Cheryl Hoffman, Monty Cole, Lonnie Cole, and Vicky Cole; sister-in-law, Elsie Cole; and many other family members. Willie retired from American Tobacco Company and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. The family received friends at Bliley’s Funeral Home. A service was held at Hunton Baptist Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens

Lizzie Jerrine Eggleston
Mrs. Lizzie Jerrine Eggleston, age 77, formerly of Powhatan Co., departed this life July 1, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Florine E. Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Leroy T. Howell; two grandsons, Mr. King Taylor III (Gloria) and Bishop Lawrence L. Taylor (Stephanie); seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; one uncle, Mr. Eli Jones; five brothers-in-law, Wilbert Howell and Harry Howell of Long Island, N.Y., Robert Eggleston, Junior Eggleston and Stanley Eggleston; five sisters-in-law, Josephine Munford, Mary Crutchfield, Helen Gray, Mary Benjamin and devoted Christine Smith; a host of nieces and nephews, among them two devoted, Mr. Calvin “Bubba” Eggleston and Mr. Willie “Butch” Young; a devoted cousin, Jean Jasper Coleman; a devoted friend, Mr. Arthur Thomas; other relatives and friends. Remains rested at the Mimms Funeral Home and services were held Tuesday, July 6, at Second Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan Co. Rev. DeWarren Ennis, pastor, officiating. Rev. Shirley Eggleston assisting. Eulogy by Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor III. Interment in the church cemetery.

Stephanie Yarbrough Sisson
Stephanie Yarbrough Sisson, of Powhatan, Virginia, ended her battle with lung cancer and entered the paradise of our Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Born in Durham, North Carolina, December 9, 1946, to Sarah and Page Yarbrough, Stephanie worked as an X-Ray Technician for 24 years at Midlothian Family Practice. She was always at her happiest when helping others. Along with her beloved husband, Rev. William Sisson, she was the rock of Emmaus Christian Church. Whether a loving word, warm meal or as a bedside companion, Stephanie was there for anyone at any time.
Outside of the church, Stephanie’s purest joy came from spending time with her granddaughter, Kylie. Initially diagnosed with cancer when Kylie was one year old, Stephanie gained a tremendous amount of peace realizing she lived long enough for Kylie to always remember her “Gagi.” She was also fortunate enough to know that her second granddaughter, Adelyn, was born safely two days before Stephanie’s passing.
In addition to her adoring husband and beautiful granddaughters, Stephanie is survived by her devoted daughter, Kendell, who steadfastly guided her mother through each and every complexity of the illness; and loving son, Jeff; her sister, Janelle; several nieces and nephews; son-in-law, Tom Ryan; and daughter-in-law, Megan Jenkins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. July 24, 2010, at Emmaus Christian Church in Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Emmaus Christian Church is her request

Judith D. Thomas
Judith D. Thomas, passed away at her home on July 6, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her two sons, Fred C. Haren Jr. of Powhatan, Va., and Christopher R. Haren of Alexandria, Va.; her sisters, Diana Marino of Malvern, Pa., and Mary Ellen Houston of North Cape May, N.J.; two granddaughters, Rachel and Mallory Haren; and daughter-in-law, Robyn M. Haren.
Ms. Thomas retired from Chippenham Medical Center, where she worked for 28 years, first as a critical care nurse, and later as a nurse manager. In addition to a successful nursing career, she enjoyed playing golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home in Glen Allen, Va., on Saturday, July 10, 2010.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980037, Richmond, Va. 23298-0037.