County Seat Restaurant & Gathering Place

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Great night with the Kozy Cats and Snead Denoon ❤️
The love of our life 😍

09/05/2026

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Bryan Edward Layne, known as “Ed,” passed away on August 22, 2026, in Henrico, VA at the age of 86. Ed was born July 19, 1940 at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond, VA. He grew up in Powhatan and played football, baseball and basketball at Powhatan High School, where his nickname was ”jughead.” Ed earned a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia, where he played football and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He became an Army First Lieutenant officer in charge of Armor Training at Fort Knox, KY, receiving a Commendation Medal. From there, Ed was appointed to the FBI as a Special Agent. Ed went on to hold positions in banking and acquiring agricultural business in Virginia, retiring after 40 years in management of agricultural companies.



Ed served on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Chapter of Arthritis Foundation for many years. He was an avid tennis player at Chestnut Forks Tennis Club in Warrenton, VA, as well as a Sporting Clays champion in tournaments on the East Coast. Ed was a member of First Baptist Church and active in the Prince George Ruritan Club.

He is predeceased by his parents James Bryan Layne and Florence Archer Guthrie Layne of Crozier, VA, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ed is survived by his wife of 60 years: Sharron Cross Layne, daughter Elizabeth Archer Layne, Byrd Davenport, III, many cousins in VA, NC, and AZ, and many great friends.

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, a service for Ed will be held at Norman Funeral Home, 2982 River Rd. W., Goochland, VA, 23063, opening at 10am with an 11am ceremony. Donations in the name of Edward Layne toward fighting Parkinson’s disease at any of the following are appreciated: Parkinson's Foundation, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or American Parkinson Disease Association.

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08/30/2026

Snead's at it again
Thanks to all our loved ones for coming out and enjoying our concert with the Escorts tonight🙏
We are so fortunate to have them here ❤️

08/23/2026

This was written by a customer ours who came in and met me one day this week for the first time and came back with his poem the nest day ❤️🥰

Ralph McIntosh
Sat, Aug 15, 7:43 PM (8 days ago)
to me

County Seat

Come on in to County Seat,

Where we come to meet and eat.

Just like gathered round Ma’s table,

Share deserts and spin some fables!

County Seat is more than food,

History’s made and friends for good!

Keeping touch with those we love,

Open Heavens up above!

Take those hands and say a prayer,

Pray for neighbors, everywhere.

Giving thanks to God above,

For His blessings and His love!

Time so quickly passes by…

Treasured friends who laugh or cry…

Here, build memories that will last!

Solid memories, bold, are cast.

Come again, and then again,

And then again, Dear Friends…

Take your seat at County Seat!

By Ralph E McIntosh

August 15, 2026

Remembering years of visits here

With family and dear friends!

08/23/2026

Come join us this Sunday morning and lunch for our Sunday buffet