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Cynthia Gay Sanford
Nov 12, 2021
Cynthia G. Sanford “Cindy” passed away on November 12, 2021, at the age of 61. She was born May 17, 1960, in Miami, Florida and raised in Colonial Heights, VA. Cindy was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School, Class of 1978, and received her Associates degree from John Tyler Community College in Chester, VA. Professionally, Cindy served as an...
John William Thurston Jr.
Nov 11, 2021
THURSTON, John W. Jr., 96, died on November 11, 2021, at his home in South Chesterfield, VA after a short illness. Johnny was born in Richmond, attended St. Andrews School and John Marshall High School. He was a proud veteran that served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific theater and again during the Korean conflict. He cherished his...
Elizabeth Cloninger
Nov 11, 2021
CLONINGER, Elizabeth "Betty", passed away November 11, 2021. She was raised in Wise, Virginia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. She retired as Assistant Treasurer at the Richmond Postal Credit Union, where she worked for 22 years. Betty enjoyed travel, quilting, mystery novels, mentoring children at a local elementary school and being a part of the Chester Women's Club. She was preceded in...
Patrick William Casale
Nov 10, 2021
Patrick William Casale, 66, of DeWitt, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born in Southington, CT, he was the son of the late Pasquale Casale and Maryann Brennan Casale. Patrick Casale worked as general contractor by trade, retiring after many years. He loved all sports. He was an avid football fan and in his youth he enjoyed boxing. He...
Douglas Ray Vaughan
Nov 10, 2021
Douglas Ray Vaughan, 84, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on November 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Belcher Vaughan. He retired from Wonder Bakery Company. He is survived by his loving daughters, Sherry Underwood (Rodney) and Debra Elmore; grandchildren, Sierra, Gracie, Codey, Chris, John, Jennifer, and devoted grandson Steven Revell (Erin);...
Martha Glatt Coleman
Nov 10, 2021
Martha Glatt “Pat” Coleman, 80, of Dinwiddie passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born January 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Milton A. Glatt and Pauline Palmer Glatt. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John S. Coleman; and sister, Myra Kay. Martha was employed with Southside Regional Medical Center, retiring after many...
George Allen Bircher
Nov 8, 2021
George Allen Bircher, 90, of McKenney, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late George Augustace Bircher and Alice Ogram Bircher. George was an avid fisherman and he enjoyed collecting tropical fish. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Royer Henry Hartley
Nov 7, 2021
Royer H. Hartley After a battle with Alzheimer's disease, Roy went to his heavenly reward at 7:50 A.M on November 7, 2021. Beloved by his wife of 19 years, Roy spent his last days in Williamsburg, VA after traveling the world in the U.S. Navy. His service took him across the Equator, International Dateline, and Arctic Circle. He retired from...
Robert Gilford Whiting
Nov 7, 2021
Robert (Bob) Whiting, 82, of Sutherland passed away on November 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Richard and Doris Whiting. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Whiting. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Anita Olgers Whiting; two daughters, Shayne Whiting of Newport News (Patricia Wheeler) and Shawn Whiting Showalter (Wes) of...
Terry Franklin Canter
Nov 7, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and sadness we announce the death of Terry Franklin Canter. He passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 peacefully at home. Born in Bridgeport, Ohio on November 10, 1944 to the late Milo and Mattie Canter. He was also preceded in death by brothers, William Canter and Kenneth Canter; sisters, Rosalee Fleshman and Dora Marsh. Terry...
Barbara Coleman Davis
Nov 7, 2021
Barbara Coleman Davis, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Irving Alexander Coleman, Jr. and Adele Glover Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Irving Alexander Coleman III and Brenda Adele Coleman. Barbara retired after 33 years of service with the Defense General Supply Center in Richmond, VA. Barbara...
Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Smith Billings Kronberg
Nov 6, 2021
Margaret “Maggie” Elizabeth Smith Billings Kronberg, 78, of Chester, Va, passed away on November 6th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 38 years, Ronald J Billings, Sr.; her daughter, Barbara Ann Billings; her parents, Albert and Hazel Smith; her sisters, JoAnn Blackburn and Vinnie Smith, and a daughter by marriage, Kristi McPherson. She was married...
Doris B Harrison-Hobart
Nov 5, 2021
Doris Brummett Harrison-Hobart, 86, of Chester VA, passed away peacefully in her home, on Friday, November 5th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Trula Sproles Brummett; her first husband, Willard Nelson Harrison; her second husband, Joe Hobart; sisters, Betty Houston, and Shelby Brummett. Doris retired from John Tyler Community College as a librarian clerk after...
Frances Moore Lavender
Nov 5, 2021
Frances Moore Lavender, (93) went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2021. She was born in Selma, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; and parents, Erastus and Sadie Moore. She is survived by two sons, Dan (Deborah) and Paul (Debbie) Lavender; grandchildren, Christopher, Paula, Matthew, Samuel and Andrew; and 11 great grandchildren. Frances...
Margret Soldeck Gafford
Nov 4, 2021
Margret S. Gafford, of Dinwiddie, passed away November 2021. She was born and raised in Bremen, Germany. Later in life she purchased a farm in Dinwiddie County, VA where she lived for many years. Margret was a long time equestrian and horse breeder. She had a passion for dressage and show jumping. She also enjoyed breeding her Jack Russells. She...
Joseph Clinton King Jr.
Nov 4, 2021
Joseph Clinton “J.C.” King, Jr., retired owner of Allman’s BBQ and son of King’s Famous BBQ founder, passed away on November 4, 2021. J.C. went to his heavenly home to be with Grandma Davis, his Mama, his Pop and his youngest son, Heath Blake King, Sr. J.C. was born on October 18, 1932. He was preceded in death by his...
Bart Nondo Zanon Jr
Nov 4, 2021
Bart Nondo Zanon, Jr., 78, of Sutherland, VA acquired his wings on Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bart Joe Zanon and Irene Ferrari Zanon; his wife of 42 years, Ethel Zanon; sisters, Margie Keep and Vivian Ramsey. He is survived by his Loving wife of 8 years, Linda Harrison; step sons, Owen Satterfield...
Barbara Allen Humphries
Nov 4, 2021
Barbara Allen Humphries, 77, of Matoaca, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. Allen and Edith James Allen. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Porter Humphries, Sr. Barbara worked as an assistant librarian with Matoaca Library from 1981 to 2006. Chesterfield honored Barbara’s...
Michelle Renee Henderson
Nov 4, 2021
Michelle Renee Henderson, 56, of Prince George, VA passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Franklin Jones, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Buddy Wayne Henderson; son, Joseph Bauer and wife, Kendal; son, Christopher Bauer; step daughters, Tara Henderson and Jana Barfield; grandchildren, Kyra Warren, Braeden...
