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Inez V. Critchley

Well done, thou good and faithful servant enter into joy of the Lord." Matthew 25:21

Retired Salvation Army Capt. Inez V. Critchley, 93, was promoted to glory on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at The Oaks of Lynchburg.

She was born Oct. 6, 1918, to Vera Lyness MacLachlan and Orland John MacLachlan in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. She was the widow of retired Salvation Army Capt. Gordon B. Critchley, to whom she was married for 54 years.

Mrs. Critchley had served the Salvation Army with her husband in appointments at the Harbor Light Center in Washington, D.C., and at Camp Happyland in Richardsville, which she fondly referred to as "my favorite place on earth." During retirement she served as the nurse at Camp Happyland for 14 years, and became "everyone's grandma."

She moved to Lynchburg in 1993 after her husband's death and was a faithful soldier of the Salvation Army Lynchburg Corps.

Mrs. Critchley was a volunteer for Virginia Baptist Hospital, knitting caps for the newborn baby unit. She also knitted and sold dish cloths, and donated all the proceeds to the Salvation Army Children's Home in Mexico. She was a member of the Golden Merrymakers and Lifelighters of Heritage United Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by son Allen Wayne Critchley and great-granddaughter Tina Marie Critchley.

She is survived by children Donald G. Critchley and wife Marian of Triangle, Elizabeth Anne Grant of Woodbridge, David R. Critchley and wife Linda of Pensacola, Fla., Janet C. Cunningham and husband Richard of Forest, and Susan B. Perryman and husband Mark of Fredericksburg; sister Betty M. Abraham of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her best friend, Mary Grace Cunningham.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, by Lt. Jason Perdieu and Maj. Fred Thornhill. A memorial service will also be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the Salvation Army Camp Happyland in Richardsville by Lt. Col. Mark Bell and Lt. Jason Perdieu.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Camp Happyland, Attn: The Salvation Army, 2626 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037.

Mrs. Critchley's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of The Oaks of Lynchburg for the wonderful care given to their mother. Although she is now living in her heavenly mansion, she will miss her earthly home at The Oaks.

Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at heritagefuneral andcremation.com.

Cheryl J. Elam

Cheryl J. Elam, 53, of Woodford died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at her home.

Born in Richmond, she was a graduate of Mary Washington College and a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Ladysmith. She was an eligibility supervisor with Caroline County Social Services for 30 years.

Survivors include her husband, Brent Elam; her father, Josef Andrezjewski; two daughters, Lindsey Chase and her husband, Jason, and Kari Elam; three brothers, Michael, Joseph and Kenny Andrezjewski; a grandson, Owen Chase; and special friend Frances Ayers.

The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Sunday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Caroline Food Bank. Sign register book online at storkefuneral home.com.

James A. Banks

James Andrew Banks, 81, of Spotsylvania County entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at Mary Washington Hospital.

He is survived by five children, James Herndon, William "Ricky" Herndon (Beverly), Kayla Herndon, Ricky Banks and Karen Banks; five stepchildren, Brenda Humes, Christle Humes, Rita Johnson, Carolyn Rush and Craig Humes; one brother, Richard H. Banks Jr.; one sister, Connie Herndon (Bobby); one uncle, Arnold White; one aunt, Dorothy White; one aunt-in-law, Martha White; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4189 Pilgrim Church Road, Locust Grove, with the Rev. Wayne Robinson officiating. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at albennett andsonfuneralhome.com.

Ramona N. McKeithan

Ramona Nadine "Deaney" McKeithan, 77, of Supply, N.C., died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Brunswick Novant Medical Center in North Carolina.

Mrs. McKeithan was born in Brunswick County, N.C., on Oct. 28, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Annie Rose Zettie Lewis Cumbee. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church of Bolivia, N.C., and an honorary member of North Stafford Baptist Church of Stafford County. She was also a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association.

She is survived by four children, Robert Lancaster and wife InaBeth of Leland, N.C., Carolyn Clemmons and husband Tommy of Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., Terry Duncan of Stafford, and Debbie Sherrill and husband Mike of the home; 10 grandchildren, Meghan, Joe, Angie, Adam, Faith, Valerie, Daphyne, Crystal, Jessica and Lisa; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Muriel Hewett of Bonneau, S.C.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, with the Rev. Anthony Clemmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Sabbath Home Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

A memorial service will also be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at North Stafford Baptist Church, Stafford.

You may offer online condolences at peacocknewnam white.com.

Virginia B. Sheeks

Virginia B. Sheeks died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at her Ashby Ponds home in Ashburn.

She was the wife of the late Paul Sheeks; loving and devoted mother of Barbara Holland of Sterling; and sister of Ruth Bullock of Naples, Fla. She is also survived by six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand-daughter.

She was actively involved in the garden club and bridge club of Aquia Harbour. She spent her last three years at Ashby Ponds, where she also played bridge and other card games. She will be greatly missed by family and friends because she was always there.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. until a service to begin at 11 a.m. at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Capital Caring Hospice, capitalcar ing.org. Condolences may be left at adamsgreen.com.

James B. Payne

James Bernard Payne, 69, of Montross departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in a Mechanicsville hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Lavada Payne; one daughter, Marjorie Beverly of Fredericksburg; three sons, James Bernard Payne of Fredericksburg and Keith Payne and Anthony Reynolds, both of Tappahannock.

Viewing will be Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at Morning Star Baptist Church, Montross, where a funeral service will be held at noon, with the Rev. Charles Payton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Services of comfort entrusted to Washington Funeral Home, 1404 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock.

Online condolences at washingtonfh.com.

Michael B. McMillion

Michael Brock McMillion, 21, of Fredericksburg died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his residence.

Survivors include his parents, Michael S. McMillion and Toni Harrington and her husband, Anthony; his brothers, Matthew R. and Justin A. McMillion; his sisters, Mariah A., Skyler M. and Mia D. McMillion; his girlfriend, Tama Smith; his paternal grandparents, Nancy and Carlton Brown and Darrell and Kathy McMillion; his maternal grandparents, Al and Margie Merryman; his stepsister, Lexi Harrington; his stepgrandparents, Dean Harrington and Arlene Marshall; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his two special friends, Dennis and Amanda Brown.

A service will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the funeral home.

Online guest book is at covenantfuneralservice.com.

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