Updated Sept. 2, 9:45 a.m.
Doris V. Braxton 
Doris Virginia Braxton, 72, of Louisa, departed life peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at University of Virginia Hospital.
Born on November 10, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Corine Jackson and Harold Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Willie Jackson and Harold "Joe" Jackson and one sister, Lula Anderson.
 Doris joined Springfield Baptist Church at an early age.
Doris leaves to cherish her memories, Thomas E. Braxton Sr. whom she was married to for more than 30 years; three daughters, Teresa "Tracy" Goodwin, of Waynesboro, Shirley Braxton, of Charlottesville, Debbie Pendelton, of Louisa; her granddaughter whom she raised, Shiree Braxton, of Culpeper; two sons, Thomas Braxton Jr., of Charlottesville, Curtis Jackson Jr., of Washington, D.C.; four sisters, Ellen Jackson, of Washington, D.C., Eula Harold, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Verdell Lewis, of Charlottesville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; devoted friends, Margaret Carter and Alexander Fountain; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Springfield Baptist Church, Zion Cross Roads. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville.

Mark A.Cooper Jr.
Mark "Marky" Allen Cooper Jr., 22, of Gordonsville, died on Sunday August 22, 2010.
He was born December 28, 1987, in Charlottesville, and was the son of Mark Allen Cooper Sr. and Kitty Lee Steadman Cooper, both of Gordonsville.
Mr. Cooper is also survived by his son, Nathaniel Allen, of Buckingham; and his fiancŽe, Bridget Johnson, of Buckingham; one sister, Sherry Faye Cooper, of Gordonsville; and two nieces, Zylesia Jones and Hannah McClary.
He was preceded in death by his closest friend, Chris Johnson.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Carmon Hartsfield, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel, Gordonsville. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville.
Arrangements were made by Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville.

Robin S. Cowgill
Robin Sherred Cowgill, 55, of Louisa, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville.
She was born June 20, 1955 in Abington, Pennsylvania. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church.
Robin is survived by her father, Maurice Landon Bumgarner; her husband of twelve years, Joe Cowgill; five sons, Duke Robinson (Barbara), of Germany, Sean Robinson (Crystal), of Louisa, Dylan Drymond (Heather), of Louisa, Devin Drymond and his fiance' Kendra Good, of Louisa, Connor Drymond, of Louisa; two daughters, Caitlin Baskfield (Dominique), of Louisa, Garan Drymond, of Kentucky; two brothers, Jimmy Bumgarner (Dottie), of Florida, Mark Bumgarner  (Angel), of Mineral; two sisters, Laurie Beitel (David), of Pennsylvania, Virginia Bumgarner, of Florida; twelve grandchildren, Nastaje Baskfield, Dorian Baskfield, Taylor Watson, Naomi Watson, Eliyjah Martin, Samuel Drymond, Savannah Drymond, Sophia Drymond, Rebekkah Robinson, Justin Robinson, Shane Bevins and Harmony Morris.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Edith McCoughla Bumgarner; two brothers, William and Edward Bumgarner; and two sisters, Diane and Michelle Bumgarner.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, at Berea Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Riggins officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa.
Arrangements are being made by Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa.
Visit www.woodwardfuneral.com for online guestbook.

Melanie H. Joynes
Melanie Hope Joynes, age 40, of Hampton, formerly of Louisa, passed away on August 22, 2010.
She is survived by her father Wayne Jones, of Hampton; her sister, Beth Page Giuliana, (Tony), of Hampton; several aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jean Nunnally Turner; and her grandmother, Emma Clough Harris.
A celebration of life, conducted by buddy Chapman, was held in Hampton on Saturday, August 28.

Henry E. Rigsby
Henry Earl Rigsby, 89, of Mineral, passed away late on Saturday, August 28, 2010.
He was the son of the late Charlie Samuel and Eddie Maude Rigsby. He was preceded in death by his brother; Cecil; four sisters, Helen Gammon, Zelma Lloyd, Ethel Estes, Edna Ford; and his son; Samuel Keith Rigsby.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Susie Alvis Rigby; his daughter, Becky Massie (Fred); three grandsons, Rusty, Sam (Gail) and Peter Massie; his sister, Lucille Hayes; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Henry was an active farmer from a very young age until recently. He was a charter member of the Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Company and a lifelong member of Gum Spring United Methodist Church. Henry understood the importance of education. He graduated from Apple Grove High School and made sure that both of his children received college degrees.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Gum Spring United Methodist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Gum Spring United Methodist Church, 35 Church Lane, Goochland, VA 23063, or to Holly Grove Volunteer Rescue Squad, 143 Factory Mill Road, Bumpass, VA 23024.
Arrangements were made by Lacy Funeral Home, Mineral.
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Charles P. Sponaugle Jr.
Charles "Zeke" Palmer Sponaugle Jr., 52, of Louisa, died on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on December 17, 1957, in Richmond to the late Charles Palmer Sponaugle and Clara Jane Twigg Sponaugle.
Mr. Sponaugle is survived by one daughter, Stacy Sponaugle; and two sons, Richard "Ricky" Sponaugle and Joseph "Joe" Sponaugle, all of Louisa; his five sisters, Carol Anthony, Kathy Farmer, Kitty Cooper, Angela Hawk and Jenny Sponaugle; and three brothers, Jerrel Steadman, Denny Sponaugle, Jimmy Sponaugle; his seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles "Charlie" P. Steadman Jr.; his parents, Charles Sponaugle and Clara Sponaugle.
A memorial service, conducted by the Rev. Josh Turner, was held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, at Thomasson Watson Funeral Chapel, Louisa.
Arrangements were made by Thomasson Watson Funeral Service, Inc.
Visit www.ddwatsonmortician.com for online guestbook.

Charles P. Steadman Jr.
Charles "Charlie" Palmer Steadman Jr., 29, of Louisa, died on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at his residence.
He was born on May 4, 1981, in High Point, North Carolina and was a son of Wanda Faye Hudson Caish, of Ruckersville.
Mr. Steadman is also survived by his fiancŽe, Shannon Miller, of Louisa; his stepmother, Judy Lewis, of Louisa; two daughters, Alayna Weeks, of North Carolina, and Terra Thurston, of Louisa; two sons, Dylan Weeks, of Mineral, and Christopher Steadman, of Louisa; four brothers, Donald Stephenson Jr. and Paul Stephenson, both of High Point, North Carolina, Joe Sponaugle and Ricky Sponaugle, both of Louisa; one sister, Stacy Sponaugle, of Louisa; and his grandmother, Frankie Ramssey, of Blackstone.
He was preceded in death his father, Charles P. Steadman Sr. and his grandparents, Charles Sponaugle and Clara Sponaugle.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Josh Turner, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29, at New Life Community Church, Louisa. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Gordonsville.
Arrangements were made by Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville.