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Service of Remembrance

Service of Remembrance

Dec 11, 2025

You, your family, and your friends are cordially invited to attend our Service of Remembrance. This special service will include an inspirational message, candle lighting ceremony, music, and a video memorial tribute. Please join us at one of the times and locations most convenient to you as we honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. We look...

Service of Remembrance

Service of Remembrance

Dec 9, 2025

You, your family, and your friends are cordially invited to attend our Service of Remembrance. This special service will include an inspirational message, candle lighting ceremony, music, and a video memorial tribute. Please join us at one of the times and locations most convenient to you as we honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of our loved ones. We look...

John Stewart

John Stewart

Nov 26, 2025

John Eddy Stewart, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on November 26, 2025, at his home after a period of declining health. He was 87.Eddy retired from Prince George County Utilities Department after many years.Thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their assistance during his final weeks.He is survived by his sister, Frances Lingerfelt; sister-in-law, Beulah Stewart; and their families. He is also...

Debra "Debbi" Williamson Williams

Debra "Debbi" Williamson Williams

Nov 24, 2025

Debra "Debbi" Williamson Williams, of Dinwiddie County, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. She will be remembered for her love of family and friends, and for the many lives she touched with her kindness and warmth.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Judy Cook Williamson. She is survived by her father, Ashland "Buddy" Williamson, of Dinwiddie; her daughter,...

Marjorie Fitts Emerson

Marjorie Fitts Emerson

Nov 21, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Fitts Emerson, 98, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born to the late John and Emma Fitts in Oxford, North Carolina, on February 21, 1927. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Emerson; great-granddaughter, Amanda Casey; ten brothers, Arthur, James, Bernard, William, Raymond, Bobby, Oscar, Joseph, John,...

Jack R. Johnson

Jack R. Johnson

Nov 21, 2025

Jack R. Johnson, 83, of Chester, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025. Born in Coldwater, Michigan, Jack lived a full and generous life marked by humor and an unwavering devotion to the people he loved.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Johnson; his mother, Dorothy Mears; his father, Raymond Johnson; his stepfather,...

Herman Ferrell

Herman Ferrell

Nov 21, 2025

Herman Ferrell, 84, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Allen Ferrell and Bessie Cline Ferrell. He was also preceded in death by wife, Marcell "Kat" Ferrell; a son, Herman "June Bug" Ferrell, Jr.

Herman, growing up in West Virginia, found a way to take care of...

Charlie Mullis

Charlie Mullis

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Charlie Mullis, age 98, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away November 21, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service for Charlie will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends between 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the funeral home....

Carolyn Overby Parrish

Carolyn Overby Parrish

Nov 21, 2025

Carolyn Overby Parrish, 91, of Chester, passed away November 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, James S. "Bill" Parrish; her parents, Larry and Birdie Overby; and her sister, Jean Joyner. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Dotson and her husband, Joe; her daughter, Kay "Katie" LeRoy and her husband, Phil; beloved grandchildren,...

Louise Wilson Watkins

Louise Wilson Watkins

Nov 20, 2025

Louise Wilson Watkins passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 98 in Midlothian, VA. She was the third of five children born to Evelyn Laprade and Jerome Ayers Wilson, at Wellville, VA in Nottoway County. She was a graduate of Blackstone High School and Pan American Business School. She worked for several years as a secretary at Lawyer's Title...

Jean Jameson Cameron Sankey

Jean Jameson Cameron Sankey

Nov 19, 2025

Jean Jameson Cameron Sankey, passed away on November 19, 2025. Born in November 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the only child of George and Lucia Cameron. Jean was a proud graduate of Laurel School, Duke University, and the University of Missouri, where she earned BA and MA degrees in botany.

A devoted student of her Scottish and Southern heritage, Jean...

Michael F. Smith

Michael F. Smith

Nov 18, 2025

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Michael F. Smith, known by many as Smitty, passed away after a difficult cancer diagnosis. He is survived by his son, Stephen Smith; two grandsons, Colin and Brayden; sister, Patricia (Dan) Bronson; his stepsister, Patti Ellington; as well as many friends, cousins, aunts, nieces, and nephews.

As a young man, Michael enlisted in the army and...

Frank A. Barnes

Frank A. Barnes

Nov 17, 2025

Frank A. Barnes, 78, of Colonial Heights, passed away on November 17, 2025. Born in Monticello, Florida, he was the son of the late Gilbert F. and Lola A. Barnes. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 36 years, Margaret S. Barnes; sister, Geraldine B. Conner and husband, Winston; brother, Jared B....

Michael Shane Neace

Michael Shane Neace

Nov 16, 2025

Michael Shane Neace, 54, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1970. Shane was a graduate of Matoaca High School (class of 1989), worked for Reynolds Metal/Alcoa for 12 years, and loved the Raiders football team.

Shane was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Neace; and grandparents, Jack and Shirley Blankenship....

Patricia Ann Goble Kestner

Patricia Ann Goble Kestner

Nov 16, 2025

Patricia Ann Goble Kestner, 70, and Roy Eugene Kestner, Sr., 74.

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Roy Eugene Kestner, Sr. and Patricia "Patty" Ann Goble Kestner announce their passing, just two days apart. Lifelong partners in every sense, Roy passed on November 14, 2025 at 8:53 a.m., and Patty followed him on November 16, 2025 at 8:46...

Linda Elaine Cunningham Taylor

Linda Elaine Cunningham Taylor

Nov 16, 2025

Linda Elaine Cunningham Taylor, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on November 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 28, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, to Mary Apperson Cunningham and Edward Moore Cunningham.

Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Lloyd Graham Taylor II, who affectionately called her "Linda Roy" for nearly 55 years...

Roy Eugene Kestner

Roy Eugene Kestner

Nov 14, 2025

Roy Eugene Kestner, Sr., 74 and Patricia Ann Goble Kestner, 70.

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Roy Eugene Kestner, Sr. and Patricia "Patty" Ann Goble Kestner announce their passing, just two days apart. Lifelong partners in every sense, Roy passed on November 14, 2025 at 8:53 a.m., and Patty followed him on November 16, 2025 at 8:46...

Brenda Taylor Longest

Brenda Taylor Longest

Nov 14, 2025

Brenda Taylor Longest, 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. To those who loved her-and there were many-Brenda was a source of constant kindness, quiet strength, and boundless generosity.

Born on July 1, 1943, in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late Emmett and Katherine Carwile Taylor, Brenda lived a life full of purpose and connection. She enjoyed a 47-year career with...

Teressa Pulley Hicks

Teressa Pulley Hicks

Nov 13, 2025

Teressa Pulley Hicks, of Dinwiddie, VA, daughter of the late Samuel W. and Josephine Hogwood Pulley, was born in Ettrick, VA, on June 23, 1936.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Sam L. "Dudy" Hicks; and her beloved children, Brenda C. Hicks, Glen L., and Gary C.; her beloved Yorkie, Abby;...

Suzanne Bartram Newbold Linkonis

Suzanne Bartram Newbold Linkonis

Nov 11, 2025

Suzanne Bartram Newbold Linkonis, 80, of Chester, Virginia, entered God's Kingdom to be with our Lord on the morning of November 11, 2025, while in the loving arms of her husband at their home in Chester. During her brave fight against COPD she still thought more about other people and strove to live life to the end with a smile...

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