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Joshua Hartless Obituary
Joshua Mickel-Edward Hartless, infant son of Amanda Nicole Hartless, was born Feb. 10, 2011, and passed away May 13, 2011.
Survivors also include his maternal grandfather, Mickel Branham, and wife Deborah; maternal grandmother, Wanda Hartless; maternal great-grandfather, Robert Hartless; and his aunt, Colby Hartless, all of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Geneva Hartless.
Amanda would like to thank her co-workers at Goodwill and Tree of Life Ministries, of which she is a member, for their love and support at this time.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and at other times at the residence of Mickel and Deborah Branham, 116 Spencer St., in Monroe.
A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Mike Dodson. Interment will follow in
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Hartless
COLBY HARTLESS
May 21, 2011
JOSHUA, YOU WERE MY LITTLE BOY ALSO, WILL MISS COMING INTO YOUR ROOM AND SEEING YOU WHEN I GET OFF WORK, AND I WILL MISS MY KISSES I ALWAYS GOT FROM YOU. LOVE YOU JOSHUA. LIVE AUNT COLBY
Jason, Ashley, & Anastasija Daniluk
May 17, 2011
We are extremely sorry for your loss, we too just lost our two month old daughter Nataliya on May 12th of this year. We pray that God will give you peace and strength during this difficult time, and continue to work in your lives. We will be praying for Joshua and the rest of your family.
Love,
Kathy Lee Oldfield
May 17, 2011
Amanda, sorry to hear about little Joshua and to welcome you to a sucky club of Angel Moms., but angel moms are strong, but its a hurt that never goes away. hopefully the hurt will lessen soon and can remember your precious boy and time had with him.
Kathy
Juan, Sharon Forest Store
May 16, 2011
Amanda, We are here if you need us. Our heart breaks for you.
Forest Store
May 16, 2011
Amanda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time grief. Although
nothing can take away your pain we hope knowing that you are in our thoughts helps.
Donney Johnson
May 16, 2011
You and your family are in our prayers.
Donney and Jane
Anne Boudreau
May 16, 2011
Amanda and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Kowalczyk
May 16, 2011
Amanda, although I did not know you or your precious son; I work with Deborah at AREVA. Ever since Deborah told us this news on Friday you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I have a son of my own and I could not imagine the heart ache you must be feeling right now. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray that God will be with you and your family in your time of grief. God bless - Amy Kowalczyk
Jo Ann Seagle
May 16, 2011
Amanda, I am so sorry about Joshua. There is such sadness and sorrow in losing this baby. I will keep you and family in my prayers as we try and deal with the loss of your child. God will help you with your loss. We may never understand but he does help us cope with the loss.
Please take care of yourself. Thinking of you and your family. Love ya! Jo Ann Seagle
Michelle DiNardo
May 15, 2011
Dear Joshua so sorry that I had to meet you at the funeral. I wish I could have met you earlier but I didn't I would have enjoyed seeing your smiles that black hair. And your moma bragging on you she loved you very much and you was the apple of her eye. From what I hear you stole the hearts of everybody who held you or saw you. I missed out on a bundle of joy. But you will always be your momas little boy no matter what. Amanda just know I will think of you often and you are in my prayers and I am here for you . Michelle.
Barbara Christian
May 15, 2011
Amanda, You may not know me but I am a mother and I will pray for you. It's sad about what happen and May god be with you.
Brenda Harris
May 15, 2011
Amanda and Family,
We are very sad about the loss of Joshua. He was a beautiful little boy and we know he brought joy and happiness into your lives. Our prayers are with you and may God bless and keep you close.
With love and sympathy,
Brenda, Bernie(George) and Chris Harris
Sharon Cash
May 15, 2011
Amanda,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 15, 2011
Amanda and family,
I am so saddened about the passing of your little boy, Joshua. My thoughts and prayers are with you Amanda and your family at this time.
God bless,
Rita Abbott - employee of Amherst County schools.
Jennifer and Macayle Conner
May 15, 2011
Amanda and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
carolyn fuller
May 15, 2011
Joshua, You were so very special and loved so deeply my your mom. You were your mom's little man. When I first layed eyes on you I knew you would always have a piece of my heart. Joshua, We all will miss seeing those beautiful eyes and cold black hair of yours but, We know you are God's little angle now and you will watch over your mom and smile at her everyday. Everyone will miss you so very much and the smiles you gave us will be seen forever. Love you little man. Carolyn
Robin Knight
May 15, 2011
Amanda, Josh touched so many lives. He was a angel, and still is. My heart hurts for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers, love ya
May 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss,you are in my prayers.
Donnie Hamlett
Leigh Isaacs
May 15, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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