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Richard Steven Hoag ZUNI - Richard Steven "Ricky" Hoag, 21, passed away Sept. 22, 2009. He was born in Hampton, and formerly of Suffolk. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Gene Hoag Jr. Ricky was known to his friends as "Ricky Bobby." Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Kelly Joyner Cofield and Jason E. Cofield; his sister, Amanda L. Hoag, all of Zuni; his grandparents, Billy and Suzanne Joyner of Carrollton, James and Lynn Cofield of Zuni, paternal grandfather, Richard Gene Hoag Sr. of New York; two uncles, William T. Joyner of Niceville, Fla., and Robert B. Joyner of Suffolk; four aunts, Renee Devitt of Gloucester, Melissa Joyner of Niceville, Fla., Tammy H. Pawlowski of Connecticut, and Valerie Duell of New York; great-aunt, Gwen Rhodes of Walters; three cousins, Jessica and Brittany Devitt, both of Gloucester and Crystal J. Lewis of Florida; and his girlfriend, Elizabeth "Liz" Stiles of Windsor. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodland United Methodist Church Cemetery, Windsor, with the Rev. Robert F. Cofield Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and other times at the residence at 22489 Barrett Town Road, Zuni, VA 23898. Memorials may be made in Ricky's name to The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 24, 2009.

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heather

June 4, 2010

even though i mever met you i know you and my son are great friends now! It helps to think of you together giving Heaven a run for it's money! Your mom has been an angel to me and thinking of her helps me get through everyday!

heather

January 18, 2010

Oh happy hours we once enjoyed how sweet the memory still. But death has left loneliness the world can never fill. Each day brings glad memories of my son gone to rest. He will never be forgotton by those who loved him best!

Jordan Kernodle

September 30, 2009

Kelly and family,
I wish you the greatest of strength through these difficult times. My heart and prayers go out to you and may the Lord be with you all. Jordan Kernodle and family, grandson of Nancy S. Kernodle.

heather hollomon warf

September 30, 2009

Kelly and family, i am so sorry to hear you lost your precious child! My heart is broken for you! i kind of know how you feel! November 25th will be the 1 year anniversary of my 22 year old son's death! Please contact me if there is anything i can do to help you! Much love to you and yours! Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith, it is the price of love! GOD BLESS!

Nancy Kernodle

September 28, 2009

Kelly,Jason and Amanda...... Please know our hearts and love are with you all at this difficult time. We pray that God will bring you through this.We are saddened by your loss and know that Ricky is watching over everyone now....We love and miss you..............Your aunt and cousins; Nancy,Ronald and David Kernodle

Brigitte Powell

September 25, 2009

Hi Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son. Even tho I am also a mother I still can't imagine the pain you feel. I pray there is something you can hold on to that will help you deal with the enormous pain you feel.
My thoughts are with you,
Brigitte

claire wooley

September 25, 2009

kelly and family my heart goes out to you I haven't spoke with you in a while but you have been in my thoughts from time to time the # i have answers in spanish if there is anything I can do just call I'm a great listener

Darla Powell

September 25, 2009

Kelly, Jason & Amanda,our thoughts & prayers are with all of you right now. My heart is just breaking.If there is anything at all we can do for you please don't hesitate to call us. We love all of you.

Bobby & Darla

Cynthia K. and Roburt A. Coates

September 24, 2009

Kelly,Jason and Amanda.....We are saddened by your loss. I know I haven't seen you all in quite awhile,but it still hurts my heart by your loss.We love you and pray for your strength in this very hard time. Your cousin,Cynthia Kernodle Coates and Roburt A. Coates,,,,daughter and son-in-law of Nancy S. Kernodle

Jim Jones

September 24, 2009

I would like to give my condolences to Kelly Jason Amanda and to the rest of family.I didn't know him in person but buy knowing you i know he was a great loveing and careing person.I am deeply sad for your lose and all of my thoughts and prayer are with you kelly and all of your family.God bless

September 24, 2009

Kelly and family.
I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Edwards

Gerald McDonald

September 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We know he is in a better place and will be looking over all of you now. God bless. We love you Kelly, Jason and Amanda.

Renee Devitt

September 24, 2009

Kelly, Jason and Amanda,
Ricky was a true blessing. I love him with all my heart and will miss him dearly. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We love you all very much.

Pete & Susan Krause

September 24, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in our hearts and prayers as you endure this very difficult time.

MaryBeth Burton/Crockett

September 24, 2009

Kelly and Family,

Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. You know I have a son who just turned 22. They were just babies when we worked to together at HB&B. If I can do anything for you or your family know I am here.

keaton friant

September 24, 2009

i didn't know Ricky all that well but what i did know is that he loved "liz", and she loved him. my heart goes out to his family and to his girlfriend liz.

Rhonda Smith

September 24, 2009

There are no words that can comfort just knowledge of knowing that there are so many people that were touched by Ricky in his short 21 years of life. I got to know Ricky the summer he stayed at Melissa and Williams and am a better person for it. God has put all his soldiers where he needs them to be for you and your family. Look around and know that you and your family are so loved by so many and take the little comfort you receive in that knowledge. I love you all!!!

September 24, 2009

Through the days, weeks, months and years we will comfort each other and even through the pain trust that Ricky knew his family loved him deeply.

Nana&Papa Joyner

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