Local obituaries for
Golda Snider Wilson
Sep 29, 2026
Wilson, Golda Snider of Chester, VA, died on September 29, 2026. She was born September 10, 1934, in Ripley, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Lawrence "Bud;" three sons, Rodney (Joann Berrian) of Greeneville, TN, Jeff (Merri) of Dobson, NC, and Steve (Tammy) of Oak Island, NC; grandchildren, Amanda Porter (Chadd) of Chesterfield, VA, Danny...
Dorothy Seymour Story
Sep 29, 2026
Dorothy Seymour Story, 88, of Dinwiddie County, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie "Buck" Seymour and Thelma C. Seymour; her beloved husband of 50 years, Ray J. Story; her brothers, Lloyd "Bubba" Seymour and Jerry Seymour Sr.; and her precious dog, Ladybug.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Leslie (Debbie) Nunnally and...
James Waverly Horne III
Sep 25, 2026
James Waverly Horne III passed away on September 25, 2026 surrounded by his family. Jay was a devoted husband, father, son, friend, guidance counselor, and church and community leader.
Jay was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on December 6, 1942 to Rev. James Waverly Horne, Jr. and Margaret Cutchin Horne. He grew up in and around Isle of White County, Virginia surrounded...
Barbara Ann Chenault Gray
Sep 23, 2026
Barbara Ann Chenault Gray, 84, of Midlothian, Virginia won her biggest race on September 23, 2026. Barbara was born in Richmond, Virginia, daughter of Mary Virginia Borum and Melvin Franklin Chenault. After a childhood in Hanover, she graduated from Mars Hill College before attending Wake Forest University and Richmond Professional Institute, now known as Virginia Commonwealth University. Barbara studied music and social work...
William Arthur Beasley
Sep 23, 2026
William A. Beasley, 64, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on September 23, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Jane Beasley; brother, Butch Beasley; and brother-in-law, Burt Milton.William is survived by his daughters, Alison Bishop (Brandon) and Carin Lynch (Gerald); grandchildren, Brenden, Conner, Jaxson, Aubreigh, Grayson, Aubrey, Prestley, Franklin, Harper, and Olivia; his siblings, Tamara Milton and...
Grace Evelyn Turner Kidd
Sep 23, 2026
Grace Evelyn Turner Kidd, 83, of Tazewell, Virginia passed away on September 23, 2026.Grace was born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia and later lived in Amelia, Virginia for 35 years, spending the last 11 years in Tazewell County, Virginia. She was a daughter of the late Robert Linwood Turner and Della Heacock Turner. Raised in a tight knit farming family,...
Jackson "Jack" Wayne Crowder, Sr.
Sep 19, 2026
Jackson "Jack" W. Crowder, Sr., 76, of North Dinwiddie, VA, died September 19, 2026. He was born and raised in Petersburg, VA. He was the son of the late Calvin "Mutt" and Edna Crowder. He was preceded in death by his parents; numerous siblings; children, Jackson W. Crowder, Jr. and Melanie Crowder Graves; and son-in-law, Gene Brown, Jr.Jack is survived...
Mildred Harman Graves
Sep 19, 2026
Mildred Harman Graves, age 88, of Chester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
She was born on March 12, 1938, in Occoquan, Virginia, to Arthur and Virginia Harman. Mildred was the beloved wife of William N. Graves, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in October 2018.
She is survived by her sisters,...
Kristen Rebecca Ayscue
Sep 18, 2026
Kristen Rebecca Ayscue, born September 22, 1987 of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on September 18, 2026. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, generous heart, and the incredible way she loved and supported the people in her life. She was fiercely loyal, full of personality, and always one of the loudest cheerleaders for anyone she cared about.
Kristen was a...
Brenda Pat Dingas
Sep 17, 2026
Brenda Pat Griffin Dingas, 80, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on September 17, 2026, following a three-year battle with cancer.
Born on May 12, 1946, Brenda was a lifelong resident of Prince George. She was raised on the Griffin Farm by her parents, Patrick Snow Griffin and Alpha Omega "Meg" Callis Griffin.
Brenda was married to Thomas...
Charlotte Woodcock
Sep 17, 2026
Charlotte Woodcock passed away on September 17, 2026.A graveside service will be held at a later date. The family is being serviced by the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home.
Antoinette A Denmark
Sep 17, 2026
Antoinette A. Denmark, 103, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. "Toni", as her friends and family knew her, was born in Wayne, PA. She was the daughter of Italian parents and made her home in Chester for the past 25 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dennis M. Denmark; her parents, Benjamin...
Carlton W. Powell
Sep 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of Carlton W. Powell. He was born August 3, 1932, in Roanoke Rapids, NC to Charles and Lillian Powell. He died at the age of 94.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lillian Powell; his brother, Clyde Powell; his sister, Madeline Gray (Lester); and his wife,...
Sophie Kreicar Wawner
Sep 15, 2026
Sophie Kreicar Wawner, 96, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on September 15, 2026, in the Essex House in Tappahannock, VA. Born on October 31, 1929, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Frank Kreicar, Sr. and Agnes Tuma Kreicar, and stepmother, Christine Totisek Kreicar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester E. "Tosie" Wawner; daughter, Donna Wawner...
Jackie "Jack" Harold Smith
Sep 13, 2026
Jackie "Jack" H. Smith, 90, of South Chesterfield, VA, died September 13, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Yukon, WV, to the late Berlin and Elizabeth (Hagerman) Smith and was raised in McDowell County, WV, by Berlin and stepmother, Celia (Brown) Smith. As a young man, he left West Virginia for adventure and experience of working in...
Barbara Ann Howerton Wells
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Howerton Wells, 91, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Chesterfield, Virginia. Born September 23, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Barbara was the daughter of the late Gordon L. Howerton and Ruth Lee Payne.
Barbara carried herself with a natural grace and poise and held high standards for herself and for those around her. Independent and diligent, she believed that...
Helen Faye Allen Talbott
Sep 8, 2026
Helen Faye Allen Talbott, 77, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 8, 2026. Born and raised in Dillwyn, VA, she was the daughter of the late J. Lenard Allen and Gladys Dean Allen. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by a brother, L. Rogers Allen.
She is...
Tracey DeAnn Metzger
Sep 8, 2026
Tracey was first a mother then grandmother. She adored her three children and grandchildren. She was so thrilled to be an Ol' Mama again!
Anywhere she went. She lit up a room and was the life of the party. If she knew you, she loved you. She also wasn't afraid to tell you about yourself either! Full of spunk and...
Marifred Stevens Stalker
Sep 8, 2026
Marifred Stevens Stalker, 93, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on September 8, 2026. She was born in Hopewell, Virginia on May 2, 1933 and was preceded in death by her parents, James F. and Mary G. Stevens; her brother, Robert N. Stevens; her sister, Betty S. Jacques; and her daughter, Robin G. Stalker.She is survived by her daughter, Valerie S....
Geraldine Q. Perkinson
Sep 4, 2026
Geraldine Q. Perkinson, 86, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born in Sevier County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Quilliams and Dollie Morgan Quilliams. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benjamin C. Perkinson, Jr.; her son, Rodney Perkinson; five sisters; and one brother.Geraldine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
