Jul 12, 2026

Wanda Austin Reese, 77, of Blackstone, VA passed away on July 12, 2026. Born in Crewe and residing in Dinwiddie, she is preceded in death by six brothers, Bill, Uzell, Abe, Buster, Phil, and Jim; and three sisters, Dorothy, Myrtle, and Tootsie.Wanda was the devoted wife of William M. Reese, with whom she spent 59 years and 11 days of...

Jul 10, 2026

Peggy Davis Vivas, 93, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Willie Horton and Agnes Pesek Davis; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Philip M. Vivas, Sr.; her daughter, Deborah V. Nelson; a son-in-law, Patrick L. Cypher; granddaughter, Jennifer L....

Jul 6, 2026

David Scott Hinant, Sr., "Red Fox," of Chester, VA, traded the fields of this earth for the eternal hunting grounds - where the morning mist never fades and the game is always plentiful - on July 6, 2026. Born on July 4, 1965, in Colonial Heights, VA, he always said there were fireworks on his birthday! He was the son...

Jul 3, 2026

William "Bill" Cohen Ellis, 90, of Petersburg, VA, died peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Southside Regional Hospital. Bill was born in Hartsville, SC, to the late William V. and Beatrice Gainey Ellis. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 56 years, Mona Ellis; three children, William C. Ellis, Jr. (Joellen), Kelly McGinn Hughes (Steve), and Todd...

Jul 2, 2026

Michelle Mann, 64, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on July 2, 2026. Widely known on YouTube as RevMichlleMann, she shared her evangelism with millions of followers. She loved deeply and always had a great deal of compassion toward others.

She is survived by her husband of nearly eleven years, Jethro Mann. She was a loving wife and sister-in-law.

An...

Jul 2, 2026

Katherine Clarke Wray, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a brief and unexpected illness. Until her passing, Kay lived a full, active, and vibrant life marked by creativity, friendship, curiosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years,...

Jul 1, 2026

Joyce Ann Luck of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Wytheville, VA, and was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Shelton.

She was married to her husband, Ronald Luck, for 49 years. Joyce earned her Doctor of Education degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She served as the assistant...

Jul 1, 2026

Adelle Rott Merhout, 80, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Anton J. Rott and Adelle Myszka Hewitt and was also preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Rott. Mrs. Merhout will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Jun 29, 2026

Barbara R. Pankowski, 88, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2026.She was the second of six children born to Aloysius and Mary (Mazur) Pankowski in Manville, New Jersey. She is preceded in death by four siblings and her grandson, Waleed Sudan.Barbara is survived and loved by her children, Francis J. Field (Lanette) and Jasmine Sudan (Waleed); four grandchildren, Brandon T. Jordan...

Jun 28, 2026

Jun 25, 2026

James Calvin "Jimmy" Stewart, of North Chesterfield, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. He was 94 years of age.

Born in Nutbush (Lunenburg County), Virginia, January 11, 1932, to James Owen Stewart and Rebecca (Thompson) Stewart. He was predeceased by both parents as well as a brother, Arthur Ray Stewart, Sr., and nephew, Arthur Ray Stewart, Jr.

On October 10, 1953,...

Jun 24, 2026

Newton L. "Sonny" Clements, Jr., of Petersburg, VA, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born to the late Mary and Newton Clements, Sr. on May 16, 1928. In addition to his parents, Sonny is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Joyce Clements; two sisters, Elizabeth Summers and Mary Virginia...

Jun 23, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Stanley Hayes, 99, of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away on June 23, 2026. Born in 1926 to the late Jacob and Rosette Stanley Hayes, she is also preceded in death by her son, William Stanley Hayes, Sr.; infant daughter, Denise Lynn Hayes; and sisters, Della Stanley Woodard, Ella Stanley Nelson, Mimble Stanley Osborne, Velma Stanley Keith, Coy Elwood...

Jun 23, 2026

Mary Clary Wood, 99, of Prince George, VA, passed away on June 23, 2026. Born and raised in Prince George, VA, she was the daughter of Thomas Fenner Clary, Sr. and Evelyn Figg Clary. She was a graduate of Disputanta High School and made a career as a social worker in Prince George County, VA.

Mary is preceded in death by...

Jun 21, 2026

Lisa Simmons Howerton, 65, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Born and raised in Matoaca, Virginia, Lisa was the daughter of Helen Simmons and the late Robert "Bobby" Simmons. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend whose kindness touched all who knew her.

Lisa worked at Phillip Morris in the Purchasing Department for 18 years. She...

Jun 20, 2026

Willie Thomas Harris, Jr., 80, passed away on June 20, 2026. Born to the late Cora Edith Underhill and Willie Thomas Harris, Sr., he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Arlene Harris; brothers, William "Billy" Osber Harris and David Wayne Fowler; stepfather, Wesley Fowler; and granddaughter, Amanda Childress.

Willie served for his country in the Vietnam War and...

Jun 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of SkottieJanuary 9, 2026 – June 19, 2026

With hearts broken beyond words, we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Skottie, who passed away on June 19, 2026, at just five months old.

Although his time with us was far too short, Skottie filled every day with love, laughter, and light. He was a truly happy baby whose beautiful...

Jun 18, 2026

David Jackson Puett, Sr., 86, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on June 18, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1940, in Morganton, North Carolina, to Arthur Eugene Puett and Beatrice Diamond Puett.

David was a calm, deeply loved man who made the people around him feel better. He was smart, patient, kind, and quietly funny with...

Jun 16, 2026

Colonel (Ret.) Gerald F. Holman passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born on November 28, 1938, in Muskegon, Michigan, Gerald Frederick Holman lived a life defined by service, leadership, learning, and devotion to family. After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the...

Jun 15, 2026

Samuel Weisiger Grossmann III, 54, of Prince George, passed away on June 15, 2026, at his home. Sam was born in Petersburg, VA, and was preceded in death by his dad, "Joe" Samuel W. Grossmann, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Julie Beckwith Grossmann, and his uncle, Thomas Stanly Beckwith, Jr. A graveside funeral service will be held for...