Local obituaries for
Newton Lee Clements Jr.
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...
Mary Elizabeth Stanley Hayes
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...
Mary Clary Wood
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...
Lisa Simmons Howerton
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...
Willie Thomas Harris, Jr.
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...
David Jackson Puett
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...
Colonel (Ret.) Gerald F. Holman
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...
Samuel Weisiger Grossmann III
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...
Vida May Colby
Jun 14, 2026
Vida May Colby, 89, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2026.
Born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Earle and Katherine Crowell. She carried her New England roots with her when she moved to Virginia later in life, where she spent the remainder of her years surrounded by family and friends.
She...
Regina Carlson Foster
Jun 14, 2026
Regina Carlson Foster, age 78, of Chester, Virginia, died peacefully on the morning of Sunday, June 14th, after a very long illness.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Foster; her son and daughter-in law, Michael and Elizabeth Foster; her son, Peter Foster; her grandchildren, Catherine, Matthew, and William Foster; her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Susan Carlson;...
Catherine "Cathy" Harris
Jun 13, 2026
Catherine "Cathy" Harris, 85, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to family and friends that will be treasured forever.
Born and raised in Danville, VA, Cathy was a proud graduate of George Washington High School and later earned her cosmetology license. She embraced life with enthusiasm, finding joy in traveling, shopping, and...
John Henry Carnifax Sr.
Jun 11, 2026
John Henry Carnifax, Sr., passed away on June 11, 2026, while in hospice care in Chesterfield, VA. He was 87 years old. Born August 13, 1938, in Fenwick, WV, John was the second child born to Austin Jack (Bus) and Beulah Carnifax. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, James Carnifax. John has three children (John...
Michael Allan Likavec
Jun 10, 2026
Michael Allan Likavec, 76, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Chippenham Hospital.
Michael was born November 30, 1949 in Georgia to the late Henry and Margaret (Hullett) Likavec. He spent his early years growing up in Portsmouth, Ohio, and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. After honorable discharge, he graduated from Ohio University...
Nora Jean "Jeani" Thompson
Jun 9, 2026
Nora Jean "Jeani" Thompson, 61, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026.
Born on January 22, 1965, in South Hill, Virginia, Jeani lived a life defined by love, loyalty, and devotion to her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Luvenia Clark Thompson Howell and Robert M. Thompson. She was also preceded in death...
Barbara Ann Binkley Taylor
Jun 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Binkley Taylor, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 8, 2026. She was born July 15, 1940, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Emanuel Binkley and the late Bea Haley Williams.Barbara is survived by her husband, Burnell Taylor, who she met at a dance at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He...
Margaret Beard
Jun 8, 2026
Margaret Beard, 80, passed away on June 8, 2026. Margaret was born in Germany and later settled in Chester, VA, where she raised her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Morris Beard; children, Daniel & Jenny Beard, Travis & Jessica Beard, and Joe & Julie Beard; six grandchildren; and brother, Juergen & Maria Kuhnel.Margaret cherished...
Hugh Waverly Brown, Sr.
Jun 8, 2026
Hugh Waverly Brown, Sr., 93, of Chester, VA passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Buckingham County, VA he was the son of the late Clyde and Martha Taylor Brown; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Adcock Brown; two sisters, Margaret Bryant and Betty McFadden; and one brother, James Brown....
Patricia Ann Jeglijewski
Jun 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Jeglijewski, 74, of Chesterfield, passed away June 7, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Mitchell Jeglijewski and Laura (Abrewczynski) Jeglijewski, who preceded her in death along with her sister, Carol Jeglijewski. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business and was a lab analyst for Reynolds Metal Company and Alcoa. Patricia was a devoted wife, nurturing...
Mark Lester Lasky
Jun 5, 2026
Dr. Mark L. Lasky passed into the hands of God on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born in Irvington, NJ, he spent his childhood in North Arlington, later moving to Fords, NJ, as a teenager.
He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1969 and his Masters in Biology from Seton Hall University in 1972. In 1975, he...
Barbara VonDeck Tucci
Jun 5, 2026
Barbara VonDeck Tucci, 94, of Durham, NC and formerly of Tucson, Arizona and Alexandria, VA passed away on June 5, 2026 at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Hazel and Edward VonDeck and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank J. Tucci. Barbara spent her life caring...
