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Ruth Gallahan Merryman March 22, 2024

Ruth Gallahan Merryman, 88 of Spotsylvania, Va. passed at her daughter’s home in Madison, Va. on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1935 to the late Mack Clarence Gallahan and Beatrice Mary Brown Gallahan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Henry Merryman; brothers, Leroy Gallahan and Boyd Ashton Gallahan, Ray Gallahan; and sisters, Nora Virginia Clark and Hilda Brooks.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Anne M. Self and husband Donnie of Madison; sons, Floyd Henry Merryman, Jr. and wife Kerri of Culpeper, Paul Lee Merryman and wife Karen of Amherst, Allen Wayne Merryman and wife Sharon of Madison, David Nelson Merryman and friend Loretta of Madison, and Ricky Felton Merryman and wife Lisa of Spotsylvania; brother, Roger Gallahan of Louisa; sisters, Barbara Gallahan of Cartersville, Va., Katty Lloyd of Louisa, and Allie Lena Sumner of Nashville, Tn; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 29, 2024 at New Life Baptist Church, 12302 Alum Springs Road, Culpeper Va. with Pastor Russell Biber officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church.

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Ruth-Ellen Elizabeth Ragland-Johnson April 24, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth-Ellen Elizabeth Ragland-Johnson, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Daughter, and Friend. Ruth peacefully departed on April 24, 2024, at her home in Louisa, VA. Born June 23, 1948, in Louisa, VA, she was the daughter of the late Esmo B. Ragland and Mary L. Ragland. She was preceded in death by her brother’s Albert Ragland, Raymond Ragland, and Harold Ragland, one sister, Janet Ragland, one nephew Felton Ragland and one sister-in-law Ethel Ragland. She is survived by four children, Jannelle Ragland, Boris Ragland Sr., Janet. Ragland-Temple (Mervin Sr.) and Simeon Johnson (Maxine). One granddaughter, Alicia Trice. Four grandsons Boris Ragland Jr. (Devora), Devin Ragland, Mervin Temple Jr. (TanaAsia) and Mitchell Temple (Kayondra). Four great-grandchildren Avery Harris, Caleigh King, Kason Temple and Milan Robinson-Temple. Two grand dogs Boodro Johnson, and Austin Ragland. Two brothers Esmo E. Ragland (Geraldine), and Bruce Ragland (Reva), one sister, Myrtle R. Hollins (Jimmy) and two sister in laws Emily Ragland and Maude Ragland. Eight nephews , Three nieces, Nine great nephews and seven great nieces. A special devoted niece Siobhan Ragland. Ruth also had 3 bonus children Robbie, Holly, and, Chapin Faulconer. 1 bonus grandson Trevon Gillison. A host of family and friends. Ruth was not only a mother figure to many but an adored soul, and always fashionable put together and ready to chat about her favorite reality tv shows. She was a devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her candor, warm smile and sassy personality. Ruth lived a calm life and was a woman of the lord. She was an extraordinary cook and her homemade dishes were always the talk of the dinner. She also enjoyed reading, art, puzzles and her favorite Western TV Shows. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, with a visitation on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The interment will be held at Cobham Holiness Church of God.