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Melvin Cottman Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Patricia (Trisha) Parker-Cousins
January 23, 2009
ToTina, Gail, Angie, and the Cottman Family
I am so sorry to hear of your lost. May god comfort you all at this time. Miss you all and the good times we had together growing up in Central Gardens and Heckler Villiage. God bless you all.
Gennieve Barnes & Family
January 22, 2009
Sorry for the loss of your loved one (Joe). May God be with your family in this difficult time of bereavment, he will be missed. Your neighbor from Wood Street
Gina Whitaker
January 21, 2009
Amanda, Melvaughn and family, please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your father. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God continue to bless and keep all of you in the days to come! Love, Gina
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
January 21, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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