Local obituaries for
Charles R. Hall
Dec 15, 2025
Charles R. Hall, of Chester, VA, died on December 15, 2025.He was born in 1944, in Winchester, KY, and led a life defined by dedication, intellect, and service. A proud graduate of Clark County High School (class of 1961), he went on to serve his country with honor in the Untied States Air Force. After completing his service, he earned...
Florea Dumitrescu
Dec 12, 2025
It is with deep regret that we share the news of the passing of Florea Dumitrescu, who passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at the age of 74.
Florea leaves behind his sister who lives in Romania and his good friends from here and afar.
As many of you know, Florea was a warm-hearted person, who loved reading, especially history books,...
Dwayne Elliott Nikolaisen
Dec 11, 2025
NIKOLAISEN, Dwayne Elliott, born on November 5, 1965, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 60, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. He resided in Chesterfield County, VA, and was formerly from Chester, VA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth "Ken" Walter Nikolaisen, Sr. and Rebecca "Dianne" Nikolaisen; and niece, Chonna Nikole...
William Edward Parsley, Jr.
Dec 11, 2025
William "Bill" Edward Parsley, Jr., 72, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on December 11, 2025. Bill was born January 18, 1953, in Richmond, VA, to the late William E. Parsley, Sr. and Doris T. Parsley. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Bowen Parsley; son, Michael Parsley (Erin); daughters, Amanda...
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...
Judith Aufdermarsh Recher
Dec 10, 2025
Judith "Judy" Aufdermarsh Recher, 89, of Chesterfield, VA, died December 10, 2025, after a long illness. Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Alice Aufdermarsh. She was predeceased by brothers, Carl and Robert. Judy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ronald; and children, Alisa (Rick) Hogsett, Sharon (Chris) Hoover, and...
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...
Judith S. Crockett
Dec 6, 2025
Judith S. Crockett, 84, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie Dilday Skinner; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles W. Crokett; and two siblings, Diane Skinner and Larry Skinner. She is survived by her son, Johnny Fried and...
Shirley McVey Jennings
Dec 6, 2025
Shirley McVey Jennings, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Chesterfield, VA, with her daughter by her side. Born April 10, 1936 in Lodi, VA she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Eula McVey.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Olen "Skip" Jennings, Jr. She is survived by her daughter,...
Paul Simpkins
Dec 5, 2025
Paul Simpkins, 87, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Blackwolf, WV, but raised in Skygusty, WV, he is the son of the late Annie May Turpin Simpkins and Grayson "Buck" Elmer Simpkins; he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Scott (Homer) and Mary Harris (Thomas).
Paul graduated from Gary High School in Gary, WV,...
James Walter Poe
Dec 5, 2025
James Walter Poe, 87, of Chester, VA , passed away on December 5, 2025. Born March 31, 1938 in Buckingham County, VA, he was the son of the late Samuel Elmore Poe, Sr. and Virgie Weeks Poe. In addition to his parents, Mr. Poe was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty J. Poe.He is survived by his daughter, Kimberley...
Bradley Thomas Grindle
Dec 5, 2025
Bradley Thomas Grindle, 50, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on December 5, 2025. Born and raised in Hanoverton, Ohio, he moved to Virginia in 1997 to pursue a career as a machinist at General Electric. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Horner Grindle; children, Kim Hicks (Marvin), Dylan, Ryan, Morgan, Shyan and Raegan Grindle; grandchildren, Abigail, Owen, Collin and...
Kay Tipton Campbell
Dec 4, 2025
Kay Tipton Campbell, 81, of Carson, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Wesley Tipton and May Lee Paige Tipton; and was also preceded in death by William S. "Billy" Campbell, Sr.; and her son, Wesley Campbell. Mrs. Campbell was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and...
Donald Ricker
Dec 4, 2025
Donald Ricker passed away on December 4th, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Linda Ricker Marini and Denice (Robert) Leuschner; as well as his grandchildren, Jonathan Marini, Heather Allsbrook, Michael Zaino, Zachary Zaino, Carlene Leuschner and Robbie Leuschner.
He was married to Lisa Ricker until she died, and their family also includes Dorothy Allsbrook Zaino, Debra Ricker and Stephen Ricker.
He is...
Paul Windsor Bonham, Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
Bonham, Paul Windsor, Jr., the Reverend Doctor (Capt., CEC USN, Ret.) in his 90th year, died at his home on December 4 2025 after a lengthy decline associated with complications from a fall.
Paul was born in Beckley, West Virginia, the youngest of three children and the only son of the late Col. Paul Windsor Bonham, Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Dunn...
Lillian Harrup Morgan Holdsworth
Dec 3, 2025
Lillian Harrup Morgan Holdsworth, age 93, of Disputanta, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. She was devoted to her family. Early on, she worked for Manry Rawls Insurance Company, before staying home to raise her three children and help her husband on the family farm.
She is survived by her daughter, Jeanine Morgan Eavey, of Disputanta; a brother, Ernest E....
David Wells Cook, Jr.
Dec 3, 2025
It is with great sadness the Cook family announces the death of David Wells Cook, Jr.David was not a perfect man, as no man is perfect except by the grace of God. He had his faults as we all have. David was a caring, giving, compassionate, a great provider for his family, never complaining, and a loving man. He loved...
Scott Peach
Dec 2, 2025
Scott Peach, 82, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Mechanicsville, VA.Born on April 8, 1943 in Richmond, VA, to the late Arthur Peach and Mary Anne Peach. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Peach.Scott is survived by his sons, Scott Peach Jr. and Michael Peach.
The funeral service for Scott Peach will be held on Tuesday,...
John A. Glass
Dec 2, 2025
John "Johnny" A. Glass, 76, of Dinwiddie, VA, was called home by his loving Savior on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late Publius and Mary Ruth Glass; and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Lee Glass; one brother, Albert "Tinker" Glass; and his dear friend, Herbert "Herb"...
Carolyn Crump Chappell
Nov 30, 2025
Carolyn Crump Chappell, 88, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away Sunday morning November 30, 2025, surrounded by family at their home in Carson, Virginia. Carolyn was born on April 25, 1937, in Chester, Virginia, to George Clyde Crump, Sr. and Lena Mebane Crump. Carolyn was married to Arthur Webb "A.W." Chappell, Jr., for 58 years until he passed.
Carolyn was also preceded...
