Coen
Joseph John Coen, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, following a long battle with prostate cancer. Born Oct. 21, 1932 in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Joseph Henry Coen and Anne Malvina Coen. On July 27, 1974, he married Nancy R. Coen. She preceded him in death Oct. 10, 2009. He was a successful entrepreneur of a well-known painting and wallpapering business in Richmond for more than 30 years. He was a January 1951 graduate of Hope High School in Providence, R.I., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in Korea. He was also an active member of the Exchange Club of Richmond and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Joseph is survived by a sister, Anne Murphy of Providence, R.I.; two sons, Peter A. Coen and wife, Christina, of Glen Allen and Thomas C. Coen of Stafford; two stepsons, Hudson West of Deltaville and John West and wife, Emily, of Sharpsville, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Jackie Webb and husband, Mike, of Rivesville, W.Va., and Carol Sacra of Deltaville; a grandson, Toby Coen of Glen Allen; three stepgrandchildren, Paul West of Muncie, Ind., Jane West of Kewanee, Illinois, and Stefanie Webb of Rivesville, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his extended family of Dale and W. L. "Stony" Creery of Henrico; Nancy Noel and Peter Vernimb of Stafford and Wanda Garner of Deltaville, Va. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Coen and Richard Coen; and two sisters, Jane Woodall and Mary Kelaghan. Funeral services were held Saturday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls, 8716 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294.

Gentry
Louise M. Gentry, 76 of Ashland, the widow of Robert J. Gentry, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. She is survived by her children, Brenda Breeden (David), Patricia Sharpe (Mike), Bobby Gentry, Catherine Howk (Douglas), Wayne Gentry (Jackie); 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Henrico Doctors' Hospital - Forest, for their loving care during her hospitalization. The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 31, in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, Ashland and where services were held Monday with burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

Hover
Charlotte M. Hover, 68, of Chilesburg, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at her home. Born in Caroline, she was a member of County Line Baptist Church and was the widow of James "Jack" Hover. Survivors include her children, Woodie Larkin, Kevin Larkin, Charlene Lewis and Amy Penick; her grandchildren, David Larkin, Brittany Larkin, Drew Lewis, Sarah Lewis, MacKenzie Penick and Brian Penick; her siblings, Alice Anderson, Arthur Pugh, Estelle Cecil and Bubba Pugh and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 4 at County Line Baptist Church, burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to County Line Church Building Fund or Ladysmith Vol. Fire Dept. Sign register book online at www.storkefuneralhome.com.

Jones
Janice Ann Jones, 78, of Ashland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and her son-in-law, Jon Bach. A member of St. James The Less Episcopal Church, she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew her. "She was a really good woman who loved her friend Henry and life." She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Jones; two sons, Mike Jones (Melissa) and Bobby Jones (Amy); two daughters, Cathy Bach-McElroy (Bill) and Nancy Salley (John); six grandchildren, Allan Bach (Cate), Robbie Bach, Riley Jones, Meredith Salley, Andrew Salley and Joe McElroy. The family received friends Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, Ashland. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross - Haiti Relief.

Mitterer
Eleanor Applewhite Mitterer, 82, of Mechanicsville, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lillian Applewhite; and her sister, Lena "Becky" Wilmoth. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; and son, David and his wife, Linda; also two grand- children, Jennifer Evans and Christine Mitterer-Henry; and six great-grand-children; along with two sisters, Madge Willis and Shirley Anderson; and her brother, Waverly "Sonny" Applewhite. Remains rest at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, where viewing was held Monday, and where services were held Tuesday. Interment at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Mize
Penelope Dicken "Penny" Mize, 67, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 39 years, Spencer H. Dicken Sr.; and second husband, Bobby E. Mize. She was a longtime active member of Cool Spring Baptist Church, and she enjoyed opening her home on a regular basis in service to the Lord. An avid reader, she enjoyed sewing and hostessing private tea parties. She served as a volunteer for Memorial Regional Hospital, the Gideons and various ministries. Surviving are her children, Lorrie Stroud and husband, Danny, Spencer H. Dicken Jr. and wife, Pam, Becky Harpster and husband, Doug, Lisa Bennett and husband, Dale, David Dicken and wife, Amberlee; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brothers, John E. Donaldson and wife, Sue, Robert M. Donaldson and wife, Mary; and a special friend, John Harrell. The family will receive friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, 11 a.m., at Cool Spring Baptist Church. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local food bank or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Rogers
Berton John Rogers, 73, of Bumpass, passed away peacefully at his home Jan. 30, 2010 after his battle with ALS Jan. 30, 2010. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, LaDonna Laws Rogers; their daughter, Tracy Winslow (Mark) of Sandston, Kathy Wilmot (Ted) and his children, Daniel and Kendall of Hopewell; his two sons, Kevin Rogers of NY and Jeffrey Rogers of NY; and a daughter, Cindy Moore of NY. He is also survived by three sisters; Kay Cammer of Margaretsville, NY, Estella Nolte (Kenneth) of NY and Clara Stapchuk (George) of NY, two brothers, James Rogers of NY and William Rogers (Jane) of NY and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by one brother, George Rogers and one sister, Ellen Graves. He was retired from Bear Island Paper Company in Ashland, where he was an electrician for over 25 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. He had a life-long love for horses that he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland, where a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Foundation, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855.