Local obituaries for
Douglas Roger Swift
Nov 26, 2025
Douglas Roger Swift, 79, passed away on November 26, 2025. He was born and raised in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late Robert Jr. and late Frances Swift. He was also married to the late Patricia Woodard; and previously to the late Mary Ellen Pulley.
Douglas is survived by his son, David Swift; sister, Doris Blevins; nieces, Laura Sylvester (Anthony), Christy Jones,...
Lonnie Glenn McClelland
Jan 21, 2026
Lonnie Glenn McClelland, 75, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 17 years, Linda McClelland; his father, Lester Chandler; his mother, Aino Ruokasmaki; his step-father, Llyod S McClelland, Sr.; and his siblings, Cathy J. McKinley, Terry W. McClelland, Lloyd S. McClelland, Jr.He is survived by his son, Christopher Kirkland (Ellen); his...
Edna Louise Tedder
Jan 18, 2026
Edna "Louise" Tedder, 84, of Richmond, VA went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2026.
Louise was born on March 3, 1941 to the late Jesse and Pauline Bizzell in Johnston County, NC. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, and friend. Louise served the Lord and preached his Word to all those around. She was...
Bernard Stanley Clarke
Jan 18, 2026
Bernard Stanley Clarke, Jr., 85, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1940, in Richmond, VA, to the late Bernard Stanley Clarke, Sr. and Virginia Ricks Clarke.
Bernard grew up in Petersburg, VA, and attended Christ Church School, before graduating from Petersburg High School. He attended North Carolina State University for his undergraduate degree, and then...
Clarence Sylvester Wells, Sr.
Jan 17, 2026
Clarence Sylvester Wells, Sr., 94, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in Powhatan, VA, he was the son of the late Homer and Emily Duty Wells; and was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Mr. Wells proudly served his country in the United States Army and then went on to retire...
Irving H. Pritchett III
Jan 14, 2026
On January 14, 2026, Irving H. Pritchett III, age 74, lost his battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home in Smithfield, VA.
Irving attended primary through high school in Petersburg, VA, and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1973. He remained dedicated to this college and attended Homecoming every year since his graduation.
He became a surveyor in Dinwiddie County, VA, where...
Larry Wayne Owens
Jan 14, 2026
Larry Wayne Owens, born December 13, 1943, passed on January 14, 2026. He was the son of Winfred S. Owens and Genevieve M. Mayes (née Moody).
Mr. Owens is survived by his wife, Beverly Owens; his children, Larry R. Owens and Emily Clienhans; his grandchildren, Caeleigh Owens and Charles Owens; and his cousins, Jerry Ford and Sherman Ford.There will be...
Sylvia C. Haddon
Jan 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Sylvia C. Haddon announces her passing on January 12, 2026, at the age of 85.
Sylvia will be lovingly remembered by her three children, John Haddon III and wife, Melinda, Joseph Haddon and wife, Michele, and her daughter, Colleen Watson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Haddon, with...
Alice Brenda Rideout Aberle
Jan 12, 2026
Alice Brenda Rideout Aberle, age 74, was born on October 30, 1951, to Amos, Sr., and Hazel Rideout. She peacefully passed on from this life on January 12, 2026.
Brenda is survived by her faithful fiancé, Patrik Crockett; three loving children, Ray McFalls and wife Tommie, Jay McFalls and wife Kimberly, and Rebecca Crites and husband Kelly. Brenda is also...
Randolph "Randy" Carraway
Jan 11, 2026
Randolph "Randy" Gary Carraway, born August 12, 1951, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Carraway; his mother, Vivian Carraway; his son, Paul Carraway; and his brother, Richard Carraway.
He is survived by his wife, Betty P. Carraway, his daughter, Leslie A. Stevens; his step-daughter, Allison Arce (Sixto); his step-son, Eric Owen (Lynne);...
Michael D. Tavel
Jan 10, 2026
Michael D. Tavel, born on October 30, 1958, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Petersburg, Virginia. A dedicated professional, Michael served as a Class 1 Wastewater Operator at the South Central Virginia Wastewater Authority (SCWWA), culminating a career enriched by his earlier work in road maintenance with the highway department during the 1980s. He...
Kenneth Andrew Thompson
Jan 8, 2026
Kenneth Andrew Thompson, 84, passed away January 8, 2026. He was born October 4, 1941, to Andrew and Rose Keith Thompson and raised in Thurston, New York. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy and 28 years in the Army for a total of 32 years, then went on to become a real estate agent/associate broker until his retirement...
Robert Ernest Toncray
Jan 6, 2026
Robert "Bob" Ernest Toncray, 77, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on January 6, 2026, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Bob was born on April 28, 1948, to Claire and Ernest Toncray. Raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Bob eventually settled down in Richmond, Virginia, where he worked as a meter reader and, after obtaining a business degree from VCU, took...
Mitchell Lee Amos
Jan 6, 2026
Mitchell Lee Amos, 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Olga Amos; and his brothers, Dallas, Terry, Kenny, and Chris. He enjoyed people and life. He loved to talk and interact with everyone on his journey. He is survived by his son, Mitchell Silver; his grandchildren, Jayden and...
L. Hunter Beazley, Jr.
Jan 6, 2026
L. Hunter Beazley, Jr., of Chester, passed peacefully into life eternal on January 6, 2026, three months shy of his 90th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Daniels Beazley. He was the son of the late Lebbeus H. and Laurene Chewning Beazley. He was also preceded in death by his half-brothers, Cecil and Chisholm Beazley; his...
Martha Clark Bell
Jan 5, 2026
Martha Clark Bell, 94, of Midlothian, VA, died January 5, 2026. Born and raised on the family farm in Buckingham County, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Baker Clark, Sr. and Louise Graham Clark. She was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence Bell, Jr.; son, John Bell; brother, William Clark, Jr.; and sister, Ann Howe. Martha is...
David L. Irvin, Sr.
Jan 5, 2026
David L. Irvin, Sr., of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 5, 2026.
David was born on December 4, 1949, and raised in Dinwiddie, Virginia; where he later resided with his wife, Teresa, and two children, Angie and Dave Jr.
He is preceded in death by his parents, S. Lee and Evelyn M. Irvin; brother, Garry G. Irvin;...
David Jameson Reid
Jan 4, 2026
David Jameson Reid, 54, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away on January 4, 2026. Born in Massachusetts, he moved to Chesterfield, Virginia as a child, and graduated from Thomas Dale High School in 1990. He later graduated from James Madison University. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Doane Reid; his loving wife, Rebecca Keenan Reid; his daughters, Sydney and Anna;...
Phyllis Ann Andrews Rudzin
Jan 4, 2026
Phyllis Ann Andrews Rudzin, 77, was reunited with the love of her life and entered into the gates of Heaven, Sunday, January 4, 2026, while at her home in Crawford, MS. She was a loving wife, mother, Grammy, friend, and a follower of Christ. She was born November 3, 1948, in Petersburg, VA, to the late George and Margaret Andrews....
Thomas Eugene Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Thomas Eugene Smith, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Charles and Delores 'Word' Smith.He was a graduate of Wayne County High School in Georgia, and UVA at Wise, Virginia. After college he served 9 years in the US Army. He worked for Walmart Distribution DC 6023, over 25 years. He loved...
