ᐅ Virginia Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Shirley Bernard Echols

Died February 10, … More Information
Shirley Bernard Echols, of Blacksburg, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 10, 2019. Shirley was 83.
Obituary published: February 11, 2019 in "NRV News"

▰ Sherrie (Winn) Echols

Died June 15, … More Information
Sherrie (Winn) Echols, of Charlottesville, Virginia, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home June 15, 2007. Sherrie was 58.
Obituary published: June 16, 2007 in "Charlottesville DP"

▰ Sherrie (Winn) Echols

Died June 14, … More Information
Sherrie (Winn) Echols, 58, of Charlottesville, Virginia gained her wings on June 14, 2007.
Obituary published: June 15, 2007 in "Charlottesville DP"

▰ Rowena Lee (Carper) Echols

Died January 29, … More Information
Rowena Lee (Carper) Echols, age 93 of Lynchburg, Virginia, gained her wings on January 29, 1998.
Obituary published: January 30, 1998 in "Staunton D-N"

▰ Robert Allen Echols

Died June 05, … More Information
Robert Allen Echols, age 70 of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully June 5, 2017.
Obituary published: June 06, 2017 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Robert Allen Echols

Died June 06, … More Information
Robert Allen Echols died unexpectedly on June 6, 2017 at the age of 70 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Obituary published: June 07, 2017 in "NRV News"

▰ Robert Allen Echols

Died June 06, … More Information
Robert Allen Echols, age 70 of Roanoke, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on June 6, 2017.
Obituary published: June 07, 2017 in "Virginian L"

▰ Robert Allen Echols

Died June 03, … More Information
Robert Allen Echols, born March 5, 1947 died June 3, 2017 in Virginia. Robert was 70.

▰ Richard Thomas Echols

Died August 03, … More Information
Richard Thomas Echols, born November 23, 1931 entered eternal life August 3, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Richard was 85.

▰ Raymond P "Frog" Echols

Died September 24, … More Information
Raymond P "Frog" Echols, of Arcadia, Virginia, departed this life Sunday September 24, 1998. Raymond was 67.
Obituary published: September 25, 1998 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Ralph Gordon Echols

Died July 18, … More Information
Ralph Gordon Echols, born September 12, 1929 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master July 18, 2014 in Virginia. Ralph was 84. Tags: #Bluefield #West #Ralph #Rowena #Echols #Bachelors #Master #Architecture #Virginia #Institute #State #Corps #Cadets #Masters #Graduate #Design #Harvard #Josep #Serte #City #Fine #University #Pennsylvania #Force #Captain #Department #Defense #Walter #Architects #Temple #Inscriptions #Seven #Tikal #Guatemala #Urban #Professor #Chair #Miami #Ohio #Dean #Environmental #Texas #Historic #Early #Antonio #Association #Lynchburg #Planning #Foundation #Southern #Valley #Council #Agnes #Annette #Palmer #Rowe #Elaine #Gordon #Chriss #Stuart #Anne #Thomas #John #Pete #Emily #Karina #Resurrection #Holy #Catholic #Monsignor #Rush #Providence #Church #Raphine #Sally #Leslie #Peakland
Obituary: Ralph Gordon Echols died on , 18th at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Ann Rowe Echols.

Born 12, 1929, in Bluefield, West Virginia, Mr. Echols was the son of Ralph and Rowena Carper Echols. He received his Bachelors and Master of Architecture degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and edited the school yearbook. Later he received a Masters of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University, where he studied under Josep Luis Serte, and then a Master of City Planning from the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the University of Pennsylvania.

graduating from Virginia Tech, he served in the U.S. Air Force where he rose to the rank of Captain. While in the Air Force, he did planning and architecture work and later did early civil defense planning for the Department of Defense. graduating from Harvard, he worked with Walter Gropius at Architects Collaborative. As he finished his studies at the University of Pennsylvania, he participated in the excavation of and recording of inscriptions at the Temple of Inscriptions (Temple Seven), at Tikal, Guatemala.

He started his teaching career at Virginia Tech where he taught Architecture and Urban Planning. He later became Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at Miami University in Ohio, and Professor and Dean of the of Architecture and Environmental Design at Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M University he founded the for Historic Resources. He retired from Texas A&M University in 1998. He was widely published. Among his books was the book Early Texas Architecture, for which he received an award from the San Antonio Preservation Association.

Mr. Echols lived in Lynchburg, Va. since his retirement. While in Lynchburg, he served as a Planning Commissioner, and as a board member of the Lynchburg Historical Foundation, the Southern Memorial Association, and the Valley Conservation Council.

His wife of 33 years, Agnes Patton Echols, and his daughter Annette Lee Palmer preceded Mr. Echols in death. He is survived by: his wife Ann Rowe Echols, son Ralph James Echols and his wife, Elaine, son Gordon Alexander Echols and wife Chriss Pryately, son Stuart Echols and wife Anne, son-in-law Thomas Palmer, and four grandchildren John, Pete, Emily, and Karina Echols.

A mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on , 21, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church by Monsignor J. Kenneth Rush. Burial will be at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Raphine, Va.

Visitation will be held today, , 20, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the home of Sally and Bob Leslie, 3844 Peakland Place, Lynchburg, Va.

▰ Ralph Gordon Echols

Died July 18, … More Information
Ralph Gordon Echols, born September 12, 1929 entered Heaven's gates on July 18, 2014 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Ralph was 84.

▰ Quinnell Robert Echols

Died April 25, … More Information
Quinnell Robert Echols, age 17 of Fredericksburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2002.
Obituary published: April 26, 2002 in "Fredericksburg LS"

▰ Patricia Sue Echols

Died October 14, … More Information
Patricia Sue Echols, born October 16, 1953 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 14, 2014 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Patricia was 60. Tags: #Frank #Dorothy #Charles #Elizabeth #Patty #Star #Catholic #Associate #Graphic #Virginia #City #School #Charlie #Dorie #Dutko #Carrie #Joan #Rich #Jeane #Jack #Patricias #Noon #Smith #Williams #Kempsville #American #Society #Multiple
Obituary: Patricia Sue Dutko Echols, 60, passed away peacefully on 14, 2014.
Patricia was born in Salem, Ohio and resided in Virginia Beach since 1979. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Dorothy Dutko; father-in-law Charles and sisters-in-law Elizabeth Holm and Patty Echols.
Patricia was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church since 1979 and was a breast cancer survivor since 1995. She enjoyed camping, canoeing, yoga and NASCAR and earned an Associate Degree in Graphic Art. She enjoyed working with children in Virginia Beach City Schools, School Program as well as taking care of her nieces and nephews. She was a strong, loving and caring person who never missed a family birthday and could always make you laugh and smile.
Survivors include her loving husband of eighteen years Charlie Echols, her brothers and sisters Dorie Dutko, Tom Dutko, Carrie McElrath (Del), Joan Hilton (James), Rich Dutko (Trish) Jeane Dutko (Larry) and Jack Dutko (Lisa) and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Patricias Life will be held on , 17, 2014, 12:00 Noon at Star of the Sea Catholic Church by The Rev. Esteban DeLeon. Following services the family will receive friends on evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams , Kempsville Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Multiple Sclerosis Society. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com

▰ Patricia Sue Echols

Died October 14, … More Information
Patricia Sue Echols, born October 16, 1953 went into the presence of the Lord on October 14, 2014 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Patricia was 60.
Family members and close friends: , Steve And Karen O'neal, Danielle & Charlie Hilton, Patricia & Perry Sifford, Will And Beth Hilton, Mollie Reaves, Lorrie Bramlett, William Ungvarsky, Bob Boyd, Linda & George Brinkley, Maryellen Fithian Clutter, Karen Jones, Robert Westmont, Kirk & Cheryl Echols, Doug Wakeley, Vivian Bielski, Cindy Slavens, Richard And Gail Bocker, Tom & Ann Terlizzi, Robin & Russ Taylor, Lindsey Dutko, Barrie Engel, Laurie Blath, Deanna Close, Pam Davis, Kim Bogan

▰ Norvil Letell Echols

Died October 09, … More Information
Norvil Letell Echols, age 83 of Callands, Virginia, joined the Lord October 9, 2013.
Obituary published: October 10, 2013 in "Martinsville B"

▰ Molly Harris Echols

Died September 09, … More Information
Molly Harris Echols, born February 18, 1931 went into the presence of the Lord on September 9, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. Molly was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Laura Barnes Va. Beach, Nancy Polk Glen Allen

▰ Mildred B Echols

Died March 10, … More Information
Mildred B Echols, born March 23, 1935 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home March 10, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. Mildred was 80. Tags: #Mechanicsville #Boisseau #Nell #Emogene #Alma #Gladys #Marian #Kenneth #William #Bishop #Sindy #Charles #Bacon #Bobby #Ross #Joyce #Jimmy #Johnny #Jackie #Margaret #Frances #Allan #Vivian #Susan #Brenda #Scott #Ernie #Patricia #Robbie #Anthem #Cross #Spring #Assisted #Lexington #Rehab #Atlee #Woody #Shady #Signal
Obituary: Mildred Echols was born to Minnie T. and Morfeit "Boss" Bishop on 3/23/1935 in Dinwiddie VA. She met and married the love of her life, Roy F. Echols on 2/22/1956. moved to Mechanicsville VA., where her son Roy F. Echols Jr. was born on 1/15/1960..

She is survived by her son and a grandson Roy F. Echols III (Trey), a brother in law Lea Boisseau and sister in laws Nell Bishop and Emogene Echols.She is predeceased by her husband Roy and her sisters Alma B. Story, Gladys B. Watson, Marian B. Boisseau and her brothers Kenneth A. Bishop, William (Bobby) Bishop, and MA Bishop Jr. a great niece Sindy M. Cox, a nephew Charles Skooky Bacon and brother in laws Bobby Johnson and Ross Echols. Surviving great nieces and nephews are Joyce B. Story, Jimmy Story, Johnny Story, Jackie B. Cox, Margaret B. Kondash, Frances B. Daniel Allan Bishop, Vivian B. McClain, Susan B. Goodwin, Brenda B. Mayton, Scott Bishop, Ernie Bishop, Patricia B. Goodwin, Robbie Bishop, and Scott Bishop.

Mildred retired from Anthem Blue Cross after many years of service. She became quite a poet in her later years while living at Spring Arbor Assisted Living. We would like to thank Spring Arbor and Lexington Court Rehab for all of the care and love shared with our loved one.

The family will receive friends at the Atlee Chapel of the Woody , 9271 Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville VA , 16 from 12:00- 2:00 PM and where funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM. Interment Signal Hill at a later date.

▰ Mildred B Echols

Died March 10, … More Information
Mildred B Echols, born March 23, 1935 passed from this life on March 10, 2016 in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mildred was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Marge Kondash, Bernie Henderson

▰ Melvin M Echols

Died February 05, … More Information
Melvin M Echols, age 82 of Roanoke, Virginia, passed from this world into the next February 5, 2009.
Obituary published: February 06, 2009 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Melvin M Echols

Died February 04, … More Information
Melvin M Echols, 82, of Roanoke, Virginia departed this life February 4, 2009.
Obituary published: February 05, 2009 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Melvin M Echols

Died February 03, … More Information
Melvin M Echols, of Roanoke, Virginia, joined the Lord February 3, 2009. Melvin was 82.
Obituary published: February 04, 2009 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Mary Kate (Robertson) Echols

Died October 27, … More Information
Mary Kate (Robertson) Echols, 93, of Roanoke, Virginia, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 27, 2001.
Obituary published: October 28, 2001 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Mary Virginia Echols

Died August 15, … More Information
Mary Virginia Echols, born June 5, 1922 passed from this world into the next August 15, 2013 in Waynesboro, Virginia. Mary was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Jeff Tolan, Bruce Allen, Mayor, Mary Hathaway, Sara Hathaway, Cathy, Greg, Danya And Matt Pysh, Mary Fannin, Chapter Regent, Paul Lyons

▰ Marvin Eugene Echols

Died September 23, … More Information
Marvin Eugene Echols, age 87 of Emory, Virginia, departed this life Sunday September 23, 2018.
Obituary published: September 24, 2018 in "Bristol H C"

▰ Mamie (Dillon) Echols

Died November 20, … More Information
On November 20, 2002, Mamie (Dillon) Echols, 89 of Blackburg, Virginia passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: November 21, 2002 in "DailyNR"

▰ Luther Echols

Died December 01, … More Information
Luther Echols, born June 12, 2016 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master December 1, 2016 in Danville, Virginia. Luther was 0.

▰ Judith Maureen Miss Echols

Died March 02, … More Information
Judith Maureen Miss Echols went into the presence of the Lord on March 2, 2021 in Chesterfield, Virginia.
Obituary published: March 03, 2021 in "Buffalo News (NY)"

▰ John Franklin Jr "Frank" Echols

Died January 10, … More Information
John Franklin Jr "Frank" Echols, 61, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2001 in Elliston, Virginia.
Obituary published: January 11, 2001 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ John Echols

Died May 24, … More Information
John Echols went into the presence of the Lord on May 24, 1896 in Staunton, Virginia.
Obituary published: May 25, 1896 in "Tonawanda News (NY)"

▰ Joe Elmer Echols

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Iris Holtham Echols

Died November 06, … More Information
Iris Holtham Echols, of Roanoke, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on November 6, 2001. Iris was 85.
Obituary published: November 07, 2001 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Hazel M Echols

Died May 21, … More Information
Hazel M Echols left this earth on May 21, 1997 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Yorktown, Virginia.
Obituary published: May 22, 1997 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Gertrude P (Hudson) Echols

Died July 16, … More Information
Gertrude P (Hudson) Echols went into the presence of the Lord on July 16, 2001 in Virginia.
Obituary published: July 17, 2001 in "Oak Ridger (TN)"

▰ Gertrude Echols

Died July 14, … More Information
Gertrude Echols, of Virginia, born in Alcoa, Tennessee, entered eternal life July 14, 2001.
Obituary published: July 15, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S (TN)"

▰ Evangeline Katherine (Ledbetter) Echols

Died September 28, … More Information
Evangeline Katherine (Ledbetter) Echols, of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life Sunday September 28, 1997. Evangeline was 37.
Obituary published: September 29, 1997 in "Richmond T-D"

▰ Eugene Everett "Gene" Echols

Died December 10, … More Information
Eugene Everett "Gene" Echols, age 91 of Virginia, born in Moundsville, West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2002.
Obituary published: December 11, 2002 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Eugene Everett "Gene" Echols

Died December 09, … More Information
Eugene Everett "Gene" Echols, age 91 of Virginia, born in West Virginia, died on December 9, 2002.
Obituary published: December 10, 2002 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Elizabeth Joyce Miss "Libby" Echols

Died May 09, … More Information
Elizabeth Joyce Miss "Libby" Echols died unexpectedly on May 9, 2001 at the age of 84 in Salem, Virginia.
Obituary published: May 10, 2001 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Effie R Echols

Died June 19, … More Information
Effie R Echols, of Norfolk, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 19, 2002. Effie was 90.
Obituary published: June 20, 2002 in "Norfolk V-P"

▰ Earl Jr Echols

Died November 07, … More Information
Earl Jr Echols, 84, of Newport, Virginia gained his wings on November 7, 2020.
Obituary published: November 08, 2020 in "NRV News"

▰ Diana Virginia (Tyler) Echols

Died March 19, … More Information
Diana Virginia (Tyler) Echols, of Martinsville, Virginia, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 19, 2008. Diana was 63.
Obituary published: March 20, 2008 in "Martinsville B"

▰ Diana T Echols

Died March 17, … More Information
Diana T Echols, 63, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2008 in Martinsville, Virginia.
Obituary published: March 18, 2008 in "Martinsville B"

▰ Clara (Swanson) Echols

Died May 10, … More Information
Clara (Swanson) Echols passed away peacefully May 10, 2002, at her home in Danville, Virginia. She was 81.
Obituary published: May 11, 2002 in "Danville R-B"

▰ Clara (Swanson) Echols

Died May 08, … More Information
Clara (Swanson) Echols, of Danville, Virginia, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 8, 2002. Clara was 81.
Obituary published: May 09, 2002 in "Danville R-B"

▰ Charles Allison "Al" Rev Echols

Died September 20, … More Information
Charles Allison "Al" Rev Echols, 69, of Hardy, Virginia, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 20, 2000.
Obituary published: September 21, 2000 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Charles Allison "Al" Rev Echols

Died September 19, … More Information
Charles Allison "Al" Rev Echols, 69, of Hardy, Virginia departed this life September 19, 2000.
Obituary published: September 20, 2000 in "Roanoke Times"

▰ Catherine A Echols

Died March 05, … More Information
Catherine A Echols, born February 25, 1933 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 5, 2020 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Catherine was 87.

▰ Betty Echols

Died December 15, … More Information
Betty Echols left this earth on December 15, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Victoria, Virginia. Tags: #John
Obituary: Betty passed away on , 15, 2015. Betty was a resident of Victoria, Virginia at the time of passing. Betty was married to John jr.

▰ Bessie Arlene (Buchanan) Echols

Died February 15, … More Information
Bessie Arlene (Buchanan) Echols passed away peacefully February 15, 2021, at her home in Marion, Virginia. She was 89.
Obituary published: February 16, 2021 in "Bristol H C"
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