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Joan Hayes Allen
Mar 13, 2025
Joan Hayes Allen, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 13, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Joan's quiet kindness and gentle love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late C.S. Hayes, Jr. and Frances Hayes. She is survived by her husband of...
David Lee Brown
Mar 12, 2025
David Lee Brown, age 91, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 12, 2025.
Born to the late Wilard and Evelyn Brown. David was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Brown and Dr. Wilard "Bill" Brown.
David was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Sarah Brown, with whom he shared nearly 69 years of marriage. As well as he...
David Emmons Newkirk
Mar 10, 2025
David Emmons Newkirk, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2025. David was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. He graduated in 1957 from Hopewell High School and was 4-year veteran of the United States Army. In 1999, he retired from Firestone Synthetic Fibers, Bridgestone, and Allied Signal with...
Spencer Vaughan Perkins, Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Spencer "Barney" Vaughan Perkins, Jr., of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 87 years.
Barney was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer V. and Ruby W. Perkins; his wife, Patricia Ann Jolly Perkins; and brother, Earl Claiborne Perkins. He is survived by two sons, Spencer V. Perkins III (Nina), and their two children,...
Hermine Margaret Anderson
Mar 9, 2025
Hermine Margaret Anderson passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1937, in Ansbach, Germany, as the fifth of six children. Hermine's early years were difficult, as she grew up in war-torn Germany during World War II. These early struggles gave her an inner strength that stayed with her for the rest of her life.
In...
Walter Phillip Diacont
Mar 9, 2025
Walter Phillip Diacont "Phil", 85, of Disputanta, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Linwood William Diacont and Helen Theresa Parker Diacont. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary White Diacont; his brothers, Pete Diacont, Bobby Diacont, and Charles Diacont; and his sister, Theresa Heath.
Mr....
Betty Lou Munford Hicks
Mar 9, 2025
Hicks, Betty Lou Munford, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025. She was the seventh of eight children of the late Mathew Munford, Sr. and Susie Belle Cones Munford. She was married to the love of her life, Victor Elwood Hicks, for fifty-seven years until his passing in October 2019. In addition to her parents and Victor, Betty...
Lewis Edwin Lufsey
Mar 8, 2025
Lewis Edwin Lufsey, 84, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on March 8, 2025.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Lewis was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed a successful career in plumbing supply for 45 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 2, and Fraternal Order of Eagles #882,...
Sandra Ann Sanroma
Mar 8, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Ann Sanroma, 82, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother- she was deeply grateful for the joys of motherhood and cherished her role as a loving, devoted grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ulises Sanroma; daughter, Cristina Albin; and grandson Shane Albin.
Though born in Wilmington,...
Steven John Taylor
Mar 8, 2025
Steven John Taylor died on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born to the late John Jr. and Deloris Taylor, in Greensburg, PA. He is also preceded by his aunt, Betty Taylor. Steve was a loved man, who spent much of his time hard at work at his auto body shop. When he wasn't there, he would explore the great...
Nancy Kathryn (Anderson) Beardslee
Mar 6, 2025
Nancy Kathryn (Anderson) Beardslee, 89, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025. She was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on May 2, 1935. Nancy was known for her warmth, generosity and loving spirit.
Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Leona Anderson; her brother, John Anderson; and husband, Pat Beardslee.
She is survived by her...
Dares Georahan
Mar 5, 2025
Dares Georahan, 77, of Hopewell and Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on March 5, 2025. Born and raised in Khorat, Thailand, Dares immigrated to Virginia in 1973, making the City of Hopewell her home until relocating to Colonial Heights in 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted herself to her family. Dares is survived by her...
Carol Crowder Chappell
Mar 5, 2025
Carol Crowder Chappell, 81, of Carson, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Karl P. and Frances Rudd Crowder; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn F. Chappell. Mrs. Chappell had worked for the Bank of Southside Virginia since she was 18 years old, having earned the title of...
Howard Thomas Moss
Mar 4, 2025
Howard Thomas Moss, USAF (Ret.) was born on February 3, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia, to Katherine (Fensom) Moss and Earnest Francis Moss. Howard passed away at Baymarsh, on March 4, 2025. Howard leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan Moss; his devoted dog, Paces; brothers, Randall (Renee) and Kevin (Kelli); as well as, many loving cousins, nieces and...
Walfriede "FeFe" B. Windle
Mar 4, 2025
Walfriede "FeFe" B. Windle passed away on Tuesday March 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Berta Fischer; and her husband of 41 years David A. Windle. FeFe was born and raised in Germany and served as a caregiver for numerous years. She is survived by her daughters, Linda S. Bowes (Ian), Lois W. Wolfrey...
Charlotte Marie Joyner Dabney
Mar 2, 2025
Charlotte Marie Joyner Dabney, of Amelia, VA, went home with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born November 21, 1932, in Matoaca, VA, the second child of Vivian C. Sr. and Mary Susie Bowman Joyner. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a young girl while attending Gospel Hall in Matoaca. In addition to her parents,...
Janet Page Jones DeBernard
Mar 2, 2025
Janet Page Jones DeBernard, of Hartsville, South Carolina, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, David Arthur DeBernard; her father in-law, Michael Wallace DeBernard; her brother in-law, Thomas Cofer Woolridge, Jr.; and her parents, Roland Page and Vivian Mae Williams Jones.
Janet was born...
Edward Otis Simpson
Mar 1, 2025
SIMPSON, Edward Otis "Ted," age 92, passed away March 1, 2025. Ted liked to joke, "I was born at an early age" and "my brother is an only child". Actually, he had two older brothers who predeceased him, Donald and Norman Simpson. He was also predeceased by billions of other people, most notably his English-born parents, Elsie and Alex Simpson....
Susan Elaine Lapierre
Mar 1, 2025
Susan Elaine Lapierre, 79, of Chester, VA, died March 1, 2025, at Arden Courts Memory Care Community. She was born in Washington DC, to Navy Commander Carroll Edward Eichhorn and Lorraine Lillian Eichhorn (nee Smith), on December 5, 1945. Susan was raised in Skokie, IL, and attended the University of Iowa where she earned a degree in Nursing. "Sooz" was...
Brenda Sue Phillips
Mar 1, 2025
Brenda Sue Phillips, 69 of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Peggy Eve Phillips; and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Middleton; and a brother, Vernal Phillips. Brenda will be remembered by her family as a loving and devoted mother, nana and sister....
