Local obituaries for
Linda Simmons Waltman
Feb 28, 2026
Linda Simmons Waltman, 79, of Disputanta, VA, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Bulah Simmons. She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Irvin Waltman; two sons, Brian Waltman and Michael Waltman (Debbie); and two grandchildren.Born and raised in Petersburg, Linda worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, Waltman...
Charlie Green Lowery
Feb 26, 2026
Charlie G. Lowery, Sr., 85, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully today, Thursday, February 26, 2026. Charlie was born in Halifax, Virginia and was raised in Dinwiddie, Virginia. Charlie worked at Allied Chemical for 29 years before achieving his life dream goal of self-employment. Charlie was creator and owner-operator of Lowery Tractor Sales from 1976 to 2024 where he made...
Sue Christian Dockery
Feb 25, 2026
Sue Ella Christian Dockery, aged 85, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was surrounded by family at her home in Dinwiddie, VA. Sue was born in Raleigh, West Virginia on February 21, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ollie Christian. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Lendel Wayne...
Lois Marie Pence
Feb 24, 2026
Lois M. Pence, 86, of Colonial Heights, VA, died February 24, 2026. Born and raised in Rhinelander, WI, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph Dumpprope and Mary Helen Westbrook. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She devoted many hours volunteering in her community. She worked tirelessly to place the Violet Bank Historic District into the...
Douglas Wayne Slaughter
Feb 24, 2026
Douglas Wayne Slaughter, 58, of Prince George, VA, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on September 8, 1967, in Fort Lee, Virginia, Doug is preceded in death by his daughter, Molly Slaughter; his paternal grandparents, Garland and Alice Slaughter; as well as his maternal grandfather, James McDorman; and maternal grandmother, Janet Miller.
Doug is survived by his wife of...
Marlene Ayscue Wood
Feb 23, 2026
Marlene Ayscue Wood, 94, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Dunlop House, surrounded by her family.
Born on July 6, 1931, in Petersburg, Virginia, Marlene was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Ayscue and Myrtle Sadie Green Ayscue. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oscar Jefferson Wood, Jr.; her children, Pamela...
Betty Lewis Reese
Feb 22, 2026
Betty Lewis Reese, 91, of Ford, Virginia passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, she leaves behind her sons, Frank (Barbara) and Mark (Dawn) Reese, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She was the widow of Franklin Elder Reese who died in 2005.
Betty was the daughter of Anna and Gordon Lewis and grew...
Charles Samuel Gilbert
Feb 22, 2026
Charles S. Gilbert, 86, passed away on February 22, 2026. He was born in Victoria, VA and raised in Chester, VA and Galena Park, TX. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Gilbert; his mother, Berniece Palmer Ridgell; stepfather, William Ridgell; brother, Harry H. Gilbert, Sr.; and his loving wife of 43 years, Martha "Marty" Gilbert. He...
Dorothy Nichols Riggan
Feb 22, 2026
Dorothy Nichols Riggan, 93, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2026 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born on December 5, 1932 to Berkley and Dorothy Laffoon. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1949 and spent most of her working life as payroll manager at Seward Luggage in Petersburg, Virginia. She was...
Ronald Edward Kimberlin
Feb 22, 2026
Ronald Edward Kimberlin was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, to Wayne George Kimberlin and Mary Ruth (Enoch) Kimberlin, who preceded him in death. He came to Virginia with the military, where he met Dollie and lived in Chester for 62 years.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Ron was greeted in Heaven by his son, Wayne Lee Kimberlin; grandson, Ryan...
Barbara Mueller
Feb 22, 2026
Barbara Mueller, 83, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, to Edward and Louise Babb.Barbara graduated high school at Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth and attended Maryview Nursing School, graduating with a Nursing Degree. She was on the board of Bell-Arbor HOA, and served as a registered nurse for the Chesterfield...
Jacqueline A. Callis
Feb 21, 2026
Jacqueline A. Callis, of Prince George, Virginia, went to be with the lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Best known as Jackie, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Callis; her daughter, Lisa A. Ellis; and her son, Jeffrey S. Callis.
Jackie is survived by two sons, Richard Callis and David Callis, both of Prince George, Virginia; her daughter,...
Patricia Winnie Wilson
Feb 17, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Winnie Wilson, 70, of Prince George, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Dennis Winnie, Sr. and Florence "Lucille" Ashby Winnie; and her brothers, Harry Winnie, Sr. and Johnnie Winnie. Patty worked at Haley Automotive for numerous years. She volunteered at the Prince George Christmas Mother where she was a...
Meldena Rose Moore
Feb 16, 2026
Meldena Rose Moore, age 78, of Chester, VA, passed from this world February 16, 2026. The daughter of the late Alberta Mae Moore (March 1, 1988) and Richard Moore (Aug 30, 1976), she spent her early years in Kansas City, Kansas, where she graduated from Wyandotte High School.
Dena will be missed but remembered through our smiles, laughter, and tears. She...
Virginia Pace Pablo Doyle
Feb 15, 2026
Virginia Pace Pablo Doyle, 94, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1931 in Queens, New York to the late James Pablo and Sarah (Wannycott) Pablo; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Doyle. Mrs. Doyle is survived by her children Bill Perrot, Bob (Joan) Perrot, and Kathy...
James Michael Crites
Feb 14, 2026
James Michael Crites passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. All services are private.
Sandra Woodfin Dunnavant
Feb 13, 2026
Sandra Woodfin Dunnavant, 85, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. She enjoyed camping, boating, and swinging on her porch swing. She loved walking on beaches, collecting seashells, and had a passion for gardening and tending to her flower beds. She had great affection for animals, always making sure the bird feeders were full, especially during...
James Garfield Simmons
Feb 13, 2026
James Garfield Simmons, 88, of North Chesterfield, VA died February 13, 2026. Born and raised in Raven, VA, he was the son of the late John Austin Simmons and Mandy Pearl Simmons. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a friend to all he met. He retired from Reynolds Metal and enjoyed volunteering at Chippenham Hospital for 23...
Martha Hutchinson Gilbert
Feb 12, 2026
Martha "Marty" Hutchinson Gilbert, 82, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was raised in Welch, WV, by the late George and Grace Sutcliffe. She is also preceded in death by her infant son, Bernard Scott Bailey. She was a member of a Homemaker's Club, where she was an avid bunco player. She also served in the Western Hanover Volunteer...
Robert Steven Price
Feb 12, 2026
Robert "Steve" Steven Price, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on February 12, 2026. He was born on June 28, 1946, in Harrisburg, IL, to the late Kenneth "Buck" Price and Freda Davis Price. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Helen, Charles, Mary, Haroletta, Kenneth, Shirley, Larry, Jerry, and Alan. Robert served his country in the U.S. Marine...
