Robert L. Rawes

Mar 22, 2025

Robert L. Rawes, 89, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a short illness.

Born in Rockford, IL, Robert was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Rawes. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lula Childs Rawes; and his sister, Pat Reterson.

He is lovingly remembered by his children, Jeff Rawes...

Diana Renee Stokes

Mar 22, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Diana Renee Stokes, 42, of Colonial Heights, VA, who passed away on March 22, 2025. She was born at Petersburg General Hospital on February 10, 1983, in Petersburg, VA. She was the first born of two children. She graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 2001, where she...

Maggie Louise Greene Wells

Mar 21, 2025

Maggie Louise Greene Wells, 94, of Edgecombe County, NC, passed peacefully into God's loving arms on March 21, 2025. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Earl O. Wells, Sr., of 61 years; her son, David K. Wells; and many other beloved family members and friends. She is survived by her loving sister, Maurice Dale Greene; her children, Earl...

Kathleen Worontsoff

Mar 20, 2025

Kathleen Worontsoff, 78, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born to the late Anthony Guglielmo and Bernice Puckett in Philadelphia, PA.

She had a long time career at Philip Morris USA and retired at 2003. She loved to spend time at the beach or traveling all across the world. She is survived by her loving husband, Walter "Wally"...

Kathryn Edwards Ryan

Mar 19, 2025

Kathryn Edwards Ryan, of Colonial Heights, VA, was brought into her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born on April 11, 1955, in Petersburg, VA, to Lucille H. Edwards and Joseph F. Edwards (Tink). Kathy loved her family immensely and enjoyed every moment that was spent with them. She loved her horses...

Gerald E. Sechrest

Mar 18, 2025

Gerald E. Sechrest (known to all as "Jerry Sechrest") Age 92, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 18th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jean Sechrest; his parents, Ed and Elaine Sechrest; his brother, Donnie Sechrest; and his first grandchild, Ashley P. Daniels.

He is survived by his four...

Madeline Betty Spence

Mar 18, 2025

Madeline Betty Spence, 93, passed away on March 18, 2025. Madeline is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Spence; and son, Robert E. Spence. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Bordeaux (Leon); son, Roy Spence (Vicky); daughter, Robecca Purdie (Ronnie); son, Ronald Spence; and blessed with so many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, we could never name them...

Destiny Danyel

Mar 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Destiny Danyel, of Chester, VA. She was a cherished mother, who peacefully passed away on March 16, 2025. Destiny was born on April 29, 1954, and she lived to be 70 years old.

Destiny is proceeded in death by her mother, Dorothy Marie Daniel; and her father, Horace Wright Daniel....

John Joseph Schwab

Mar 14, 2025

John Joseph Schwab, 71, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Captain Joseph L. Schwab and Helen Hiers Schwab.

John is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Margaret Schwab; his daughter, Lisa Marie Haywood; two grandsons, Jacob and Nicholas Haywood; his sister, Marie "Ree" Driggers; his nephew, Charley Driggers (Michele);...

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...