Local obituaries for
Kristen Rebecca Ayscue
Sep 18, 2026
Kristen Rebecca Ayscue, born September 22, 1987 of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on September 18, 2026. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, generous heart, and the incredible way she loved and supported the people in her life. She was fiercely loyal, full of personality, and always one of the loudest cheerleaders for anyone she cared about. Kristen was...
Brenda Pat Dingas
Sep 17, 2026
Brenda Pat Griffin Dingas, 80, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on September 17, 2026, following a three-year battle with cancer.
Born on May 12, 1946, Brenda was a lifelong resident of Prince George. She was raised on the Griffin Farm by her parents, Patrick Snow Griffin and Alpha Omega "Meg" Callis Griffin.
Brenda was married to Thomas...
Charlotte Woodcock
Sep 17, 2026
Charlotte Woodcock passed away on September 17, 2026.A graveside service will be held on September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester, VA. The family is being serviced by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
Antoinette A Denmark
Sep 17, 2026
Antoinette A. Denmark, 103, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. "Toni", as her friends and family knew her, was born in Wayne, PA. She was the daughter of Italian parents and made her home in Chester for the past 25 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis M. Denmark; her parents, Benjamin...
Carlton W. Powell
Sep 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of Carlton W. Powell. He was born August 3, 1932, in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Charles and Lillian Powell. He died at the age of 94.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lillian Powell; his brother, Clyde Powell; his sister, Madeline Gray (Lester); and his wife,...
Sophie Kreicar Wawner
Sep 15, 2026
Sophie Kreicar Wawner, 96, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on September 15, 2026, in the Essex House in Tappahannock, VA. Born on October 31, 1929, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Frank Kreicar, Sr. and Agnes Tuma Kreicar, and stepmother, Christine Totisek Kreicar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester E. "Tosie" Wawner; daughter, Donna Wawner...
Jackie "Jack" Harold Smith
Sep 13, 2026
Jackie "Jack" H. Smith, 90, of South Chesterfield, VA, died September 13, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Yukon, WV, to the late Berlin and Elizabeth (Hagerman) Smith and was raised in McDowell County, WV, by Berlin and stepmother, Celia (Brown) Smith. As a young man, he left West Virginia for adventure and experience of working in...
Barbara Ann Howerton Wells
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Howerton Wells, 91, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Chesterfield, Virginia. Born September 23, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barbara was the daughter of the late Gordon L. Howerton and Ruth Lee Payne.
Barbara carried herself with a natural grace and poise and held high standards for herself and for those around her. Independent and diligent, she believed that...
Helen Faye Allen Talbott
Sep 8, 2026
Helen Faye Allen Talbott, 77, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 8, 2026. Born and raised in Dillwyn, VA, she was the daughter of the late J. Lenard Allen and Gladys Dean Allen. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by a brother, L. Rogers Allen.
She is...
Tracey DeAnn Metzger
Sep 8, 2026
Tracey was first a mother then grandmother. She adored her three children and grandchildren. She was so thrilled to be an Ol' Mama again!
Anywhere she went. She lit up a room and was the life of the party. If she knew you, she loved you. She also wasn't afraid to tell you about yourself either! Full of spunk and...
Marifred Stevens Stalker
Sep 8, 2026
Marifred Stevens Stalker, 93, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on September 8, 2026. She was born in Hopewell, Virginia on May 2, 1933 and was preceded in death by her parents, James F. and Mary G. Stevens; her brother, Robert N. Stevens; her sister, Betty S. Jacques; and her daughter, Robin G. Stalker.She is survived by her daughter, Valerie S....
Geraldine Q. Perkinson
Sep 4, 2026
Geraldine Q. Perkinson, 86, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born in Sevier County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Quilliams and Dollie Morgan Quilliams. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benjamin C. Perkinson, Jr.; her son, Rodney Perkinson; five sisters; and one brother.Geraldine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Billie Howard Johnson
Sep 2, 2026
Billie Howard Johnson, 92, of Chesterfield, VA, died September 2, 2026. Born and raised in Dante, VA, he was the only son of the late Howard and Rosa Glovier Johnson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Mr. Johnson served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict era and then worked for FBI in Washington, DC, where he...
Joy Veronica Lam
Sep 1, 2026
Joy Veronica Lam, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, lived a long and meaningful life grounded in faith, family, service, strength, and love. Born on April 23, 1934, Joy was raised in Georgetown, Guyana, South America, where the foundation was laid for the remarkable woman she would become.
Joy shared 49 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Percival Albert...
Terry Lynn Droddy
Sep 1, 2026
Mr. Terry Droddy, 66, of North Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.Terry was born in Petersburg, VA, on December 31, 1959, to the late Ola Mae Marcile Droddy, and Johnny Droddy, Jr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Neal Droddy; sister, Marlene Carter Droddy; and a great-nephew, Tommy Ray Mendoza.Terry is survived by brother....
James Moore Walker
Aug 30, 2026
James Moore Walker, 88, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 30, 2026. Born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Ruth Walker. James was also preceded in death by his brothers, Maxwell, Raymond, Clarence, Garland, and Douglas; and sisters, Mary Ellen, Louise, Bessie Mae, and Nancy.He was...
William James Kehoe, Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
William James Kehoe, Jr., known to all as Jay, of Chester, VA, passed away on August 29, 2026. He is preceded in death by his father, William James Kehoe, Sr., "Bill." He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Tina Chapman Kehoe; children, Jason Kehoe and Morgan Kehoe (Miranda); grandchildren, Grace Antill and Carson Kehoe; mother, Nancy Kehoe;...
Richard Lyle Huffman
Aug 28, 2026
Richard Lyle Huffman, of Chesterfield, Virginia, was born on August 5, 1953, in South Charleston, West Virginia. He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1971 and went on to build a life filled with family, friendships, hard work, and memories that will be cherished for generations.
Richard retired from DuPont after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Following...
Frederick Norris Chamberlain
Aug 27, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick Norris Chamberlain, affectionately known as Freddy and Fred, who entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 27, 2026, at the age of 83, at Chippenham Hospital.
Born on October 20, 1942, in Warrenton, Virginia, Fred was the youngest of triplet brothers. As a young child,...
Peggy Herring
Aug 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Herring, of Chester, Virginia, who departed this life on August 26, 2026. Born and raised in Martinsville, Virginia, Peggy was a beloved southern belle who cherished her southern heritage and was known for her warm spirit, infectious laughter, and love of a good joke.Peggy was preceded in death...
