Local obituaries for
Donald Milos Wells, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Donald Milos Wells, Jr., passionately known as "Donnie" passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52, on October 8, 2025, at Southside Regional Hospital in Petersburg, VA. He was born February 26, 1973. in Petersburg, VA. to Donald Milos Wells, Sr. and Brenda Grinstead Wells. He's preceded to death by his grandparents, James H. Grinstead and Colleen J. Grinstead and...
John Alexander Marion III
Oct 4, 2025
John Alexander Marion III, age 81, of York, South Carolina, went to the Lord on October 4, 2025, after a long illness. He was being cared for by the Battlefield Healthcare Center in Petersburg, Virginia. He resided in Petersburg for many years after traveling and working abroad and in the local area.
He was born in Washington, D.C., on January 26,...
Richard "Rick" Warren Satterwhite
Oct 4, 2025
Richard "Rick" Warren Satterwhite, 71, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, October, 4, 2025. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Charles B. Satterwhite; mother, Katholeen R. Beck (Jack); and his sister, Katherine S. Thomas.
Rick retired from Reynolds Metal after 33 years of service.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Brigitte Satterwhite; children, Kenneth W. Satterwhite (Jennifer), Matthew...
Ralph Allan Hagy
Oct 4, 2025
Ralph Allan Hagy, 63, passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born to the late James LeeRoy and Alice Lourine Hagy in Richmond, VA. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Alicyn Marie Strickland; granddaughter, Stephanie Hagy; and his ex-wife, Debbie Daley.
He loved to ride Harleys and tear down the road. Otherwise, he could be found sitting on his...
Frances Gibbs Allen
Oct 3, 2025
Frances Gibbs Allen, 73, passed away on October 3, 2025.
Born to the late Wayne Gibbs and Frances Phillips, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, AW Gibbs, Randy Gibbs, and Sandy Gibbs; and her son, James Allen III.
Frances was born in Farmville, VA, and was a retired Chesterfield Guidance Counselor.
She is survived by her loving...
Linda K. Andrews
Oct 1, 2025
Mrs. Linda K. Andrews, 82, of Carson, Virginia, passed away on October 1, 2025.
Born in Meadow Creek, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in North Dinwiddie, Virginia.
Linda is survived by her sister, Karen Bostic; her daughters, Kelly Andrews and Stephanie Bass; and her grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Andrews.
She will...
Elizabeth Camm Neblett
Oct 1, 2025
Elizabeth Camm Neblett passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Petersburg, Virginia, after a brief illness. She was 64 years old.
Elizabeth was raised in Hopewell, Virginia, and spent many years in Chesterfield County, where she enjoyed a life filled with warmth, creativity, and enduring friendships. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Rives Neblett and Mary Nelson...
Christopher Osborne
Sep 30, 2025
Christopher Osborne, 51, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late William Osborne and Sidney Walker, in North Carolina. He is also preceded in death by his brother, David Osborne. He is survived by his loving wife, Carrie Osborne; daughter, Brittney Rose; son, Joshua Young; his parents-in-law, Patty...
Florence Julia Watts Tunstall
Sep 29, 2025
Florence Julia Watts Tunstall (1927-2025) passed away September 29, 2025, at her residence of Petersburg Home for Ladies.
Mrs. Tunstall was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hope Tunstall. She was the eldest of three children born to the late Frank Fields Watts and Julia Askew Turner Watts Jones. She was also preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Frank...
Belva Jane Madore
Sep 28, 2025
Belva Jane Madore, 87, of Hillsville and Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025.
She was daughter of the late Benjamin Sr. and Helen Turner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Turner; sister, Linda Lee (John R.); and her adored dog, Tigger.
Belva was passionate about spending time with her family, classic country music, reading, NASCAR,...
Annette Griffis Mincey
Sep 28, 2025
Annette Griffis Mincey, 84, of Lake Gaston, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Berrien County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lessie Samuel and Mamie Asbell Griffis; and was also preceded in death by six siblings, Hugh Griffis, Robert Griffis, Marjorie Johnson, Allene Touchton, L.S. Griffis, Jr., and Henry Griffis. Raised in South Georgia...
Irving F. Anderson, Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
Irving "Boonie" F. Anderson, Jr., died peacefully during the early morning of September 27, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1943, in Richmond, VA, to the late Irving and Margaret Anderson; and was preceded in death by his son, David.
A lifelong resident of the Richmond/Chesterfield area, he attended John Marshall High School, worked for 30 years at DuPont, and...
Paul L. Cole, Sr.
Sep 26, 2025
Paul L. Cole, Sr., 74, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Westfield, New York, he was the son of the late Douglas and Pauline Cole. Mr. Cole was a retired car mechanic and an avid hunter and fisherman. Paul enjoyed sitting in his mancave with his buddies watching shows on TV and enjoying...
Paige Smith Brockwell
Sep 25, 2025
Paige Smith Brockwell, 86, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on September 25, 2025. Born in Petersburg to the late George and Emily Brockwell, she is also preceded in death by a beloved cousin, Edward McNamara Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Paige attended Duke University and the Medical College of Virginia and earned her degree in medical technology. She later...
Shirley Jean Edwards
Sep 24, 2025
Shirley Jean Edwards, 82, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of the late Burley Farthing and Mary Bishop Ripley; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Martin; her second husband, Howard Edwards; and her youngest brother, Charles Evans. Mrs. Edwards was a dedicated member...
Thomas Napier
Sep 22, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Napier, 64, of Cape Charles, VA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. Tom was the son of the late Ruby Castle Napier; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Gordon Napier. He was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School, worked as an over-the-road truck driver for many years and was currently employed by...
William Franklin Bedwell
Sep 22, 2025
William Franklin Bedwell, 87, of Dinwiddie Courthouse, VA, died on September 22, 2025. He graduated from Dinwiddie High School in 1955 and from the University of Richmond Business School in 1959 with a B.S. in Business-Marketing. He worked at WWBT-TV for 13 years, then the Virginia Department of Agriculture, Division of Marketing until retirement. He was preceded in death by...
James C. Stewart
Sep 20, 2025
James C. Stewart, affectionately known as "Jimmie" or "Studie," son of the late James Lynwood Stewart and the late Pearl Holt Lucy, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on May 26, 1938, he lived a life defined by dedication - to his family, his country, his community, and his profession.
Jimmie is survived...
George E. Johnston, Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
George E. "Junnie" Johnston, Jr., 87, of Chester, VA, passed away on September 19, 2025.
George was preceded in death by his parents, George Johnston, Sr. and Elsie Johnston; and by his beloved wife of 53 years, Brenda Johnston.
George worked as a pipe fitter with DuPont for 51 years before retiring. He was known by all for his selfless, generous, and...
Ryan Sean O'Connor
Sep 16, 2025
Ryan Sean O'Connor, 38, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Stephanie O'Connor; his children, Ryan "RJ" Sean O'Connor, Jr. (9) and Aubrey Kate O'Connor (6); his parents, Howard and Kathryn O'Connor; his sisters, Lauren Bisner (Bryce Bisner) and Kristin O'Connor; his niece, Harper Bisner; his father-in-law, Dave Saller; his...
