Local obituaries for
Winifred "Louise" Bullard
Jun 23, 2021
Winifred Louise Bullard, 93 years young, of Chester, VA, was carried home in the arms of Jesus on June 23, 2021. Her husband, James “Buddy” Bullard, preceded her in death in August 2008. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Kirtner Steele and Cyril Steele; sister, Georgia McManaway; and brothers, Eugene, Arvil and Vance Steele. She is...
Ronald Thomas Elder, Sr.
Jun 20, 2021
Ronald Thomas Elder, Sr., 82 of Petersburg, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday June 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lelia Elder; and his loving wife of 47 years, Kathryn Wright Elder. He is survived by his sons, R. Thomas Elder, Jr. and wife, Sonyia; Charles A. Elder and girlfriend, Cheryl;...
Dorothy Florence Rippy
Jun 19, 2021
Dorothy Florence Banet Rippy, 91, of N. Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Amelia, VA. Born and raised in Floyd County, IN, she was the daughter of the late Auguston P. and Anna Sarah Rice Banet. She resided in the Richmond area for the last 63 years and retired from...
Howard Carlyle Darby Jr
Jun 19, 2021
Howard Carlyle Darby, Jr., “Carlyle”, of Richmond VA died on June 19, 2021. He was born in Richmond on March 23, 1946 and lived most of his life there. Carlyle was the son of the late Howard C. Darby, Sr. and Elizabeth Andrews Darby. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He...
Alice Lucy Westfall
Jun 16, 2021
Alice Lucy Westfall, 78, passed away on June 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Turnbull Lucy and Pearl Elizabeth Hawkins; brothers, Charles Edward Lucy and Lawrence Pete Lucy; grandsons, Michael Phillips and Bubba Sims; and granddaughter, Tiffany Bostic Mullins. Alice was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed life, her family, and her grandkids. She...
Doris Buchanan Crowell
Jun 14, 2021
Doris Buchanan Crowell, 93, of Chester, VA passed away on June 14, 2021. Born in Charlotte, NC, on October 31, 1927 to the late James A. Hall and Essie D. Hall; she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Crowell and sisters, Joyce and Mae Buchanan. She is survived by her children, Deane Nolde (George), Sandra Messer (Richard)...
Freddie Mitchell Stanley, Sr.
Jun 14, 2021
Freddie Mitchell Stanley Sr., of Chester, VA passed away June 14, 2021. Born in Imboden, VA on November 16, 1942 to the late John (Ott) Arthur Stanley Sr. and Ethel Irene Criner Stanley. He is also preceded in death by his brother John (Luke) Arthur Stanley Jr.; brother-in-law Don Givens; sister-in-law Judy Stanley and daughter-in-law Teresa Stanley. He is survived...
Vonda Lee Williams
Jun 10, 2021
Vonda Lee Williams, 94, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Norris City, IL, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Elmer Smith and Reba Wave McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kenneth Williams, sisters, Della Jenkins and Carldeane Ready and daughter-in-law, Joyce Rebecca. She is survived by her sons, Michael Williams (Mary Anne)...
Rebecca Lynn Mueller Mcclain
Jun 10, 2021
Rebecca Lynn Mueller McClain, 37, of Dinwiddie, passed away on June 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her child, baby McClain; grandparents, Paul and DeNolda Mueller; Robert and Betsy Whealton; grandparents, James and Ann Elder, Great Aunt Rosa Christian; and Aunt Kathy Mueller. Rebecca was a 2001 graduate of Dinwiddie High School. She was an avid beach lover...
Sadie Lane Payne
Jun 8, 2021
Sadie L. Payne, formerly of Petersburg, VA, died of natural causes on June 8, 2021, at her current residence in Lakewood Retirement Community, Henrico, VA. She was 98 years old. Sadie is survived by her daughter, Vickie P. Ritter, son Thomas W. Payne, Jr (wife Susan) and grandchildren Wil Payne, Samantha White (husband Kyle) and Meaghan Payne. She is also...
Jonathan Michael Hankins
Jun 8, 2021
Jonathan (John) Michael Hankins, 37, suddenly left this Earth on June 8, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1983 and was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County. He was a diehard football fan and never missed a Baltimore Ravens game. He was also a huge movie fanatic with a love of comedy. Everyone who knew him knew he was...
Arthur William Robbins
Jun 8, 2021
Arthur William Robbins, 73, of Chester, VA, died June 8, 2021. Born in Corning NY on January 8, 1948 to Van Eddington Robbins and Evelyn May Little. He and his wife were 1966 Corning West High School graduates. On July 29, 1967, he married Joyce Helen Rose in the Caton Baptist Church. On their wedding day, he received his notice...
Kenneth Michael Varga, Sr.
Jun 7, 2021
Kenneth Michael Varga went to be with his Lord on June 7, 2021. Mike was born on May 27, 1951 in Petersburg, VA to Daniel David and Ercelle Gordan Varga. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 33 years, Joyce Everhart Varga; and two children, Nevaeh and Jourjah. Mike is also survived by his stepson, David (Kathy)...
Gary Wayne Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Gary W. Smith, 70, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, William W. Smith, and Edith P. Smith; a sister, Anita Myers; a brother- in-law, Daniel Watkins; and a niece, Joy Berry. Gary retired from Dupont after 43 faithful years of service. Gary is survived by...
Ann Cooper Joyner
Jun 5, 2021
Ann Cooper Joyner, 71, of Stony Creek, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She will be missed by many but celebrated by all in that she is now staring at Glory. She was a good mom, friend, and sister. Born in Scotland Neck, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Turner Cooper and...
Doris Elaine Boykin
Jun 5, 2021
Doris Elaine Boykin, 91 of Chester, Va., passed on June 5, 2021. Doris was born and raised in Cushing, OK. She was the daughter of the late Francis Owen and Thelma Frances Spearman Davis. She moved to California in the early 1940's and attended Santa Monica High School and UCLA. She met her husband, Francis..._··Raymond Boykin, at church in Santa...
Debra Lynn George
Jun 4, 2021
Debra “Debbie” George, age 58, of Petersburg, Virginia, entered into eternal peace on June 4, 2021. Debbie was born to James Edward Smith and Jeannette Lewis Smith on August 21, 1962. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeannette; and daughter, Rachel Bocock. Debbie is survived by her father and stepmother, James and Karen Smith of Chester, Virginia; her...
Julia B. Davis
Jun 4, 2021
Julia Birdsong Davis, 89, of Petersburg, VA passed away on June 4, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Issac Mannie Birdsong and Lucile Daniel Birdsong, as well as her husband of 38 years James H. Davis. Julia was a Chesterfield County School bus driver, who loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was a loving...
Laurie Elyn Williams
Jun 3, 2021
The family invites you to join them, via livestream on this tribute page, for the Memorial Service of Laurie Williams on Wednesday, June 2021 at 03:00 p.m.
Charles Wayne Atkinson
May 31, 2021
Charles Wayne Atkinson, of Chatham, VA, died on May 31, 2021. The son of the late Roy Atkinson and Helen Allen Atkinson, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Atkinson. Charles is survived by his children, Billy Atkinson (Tammy), Kimberly Fetty (Nicholas), Michael Atkinson (Jessika) and Tina Atkinson; grandchildren, Jordan, Kira, Nadalie, Claire, and Beckham; and siblings,...
