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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,...
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...
Laurie Goodwyn Fields
Nov 29, 2025
Laurie Goodwyn Fields, 63, of Chester, VA, died November 29, 2025. Born and raised in Chester, VA, she was the daughter of Barbara Goodwyn and the late William Goodwyn, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lynwood Earl Fields, Jr.; daughter, Logan Fields; son, Lucas Fields; three sisters, Traci Jones, Ginni Goodwyn, and Betsy Baker; two nieces,...
Sheila Marie Callan
Nov 28, 2025
Sheila Marie Callan, 35, of Chesterfield, VA, died November 28, 2025. Born and raised in Altoona, PA. She was the daughter of the late Anthony P. Callan and her mother, Alisha Marie Callan. She was a loving partner, mother, daughter, and sister and was loved and respected by so many. She graduated from Altoona Area High School and continued her...
Roy William Smid
Nov 26, 2025
Roy William Smid, 76, died at Southside Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1949, to the late William V. and Eleonore (Mecklenburg) Smid in Fayetteville, N.C. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl Wayne Smid; and a sister, Diane Smid-Ogburn.
Roy attended Petersburg High School, then served in the U.S....
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...
Jeimy Alexa González Morales
Nov 25, 2025
Jeimy Alexa González Morales, born on February 22, 2007, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia, at just 18 years old.
Jeimy was known for her kindness, her gentle smile, and the joy she carried wherever she went. She had a bright, vibrant energy-both on and off the softball field-that made her unforgettable to everyone who knew her. She...
