Local obituaries for
Horace Fenderson
Jan 29, 2025
Horace "Bubba" Fenderson, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Bubba was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church and was well known and loved by his family and friends. A memorial service for Bubba will be held at Western Heights Baptist Church on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. We encourage all of Bubba's friends...
John Kenneth Hammer
Jan 28, 2025
John Kenneth Hammer, 73, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 12, 1951, in New York, to his parents, Sara and John Hammer, John grew up with a deep sense of duty, kindness, and humor. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hammer; his children, Teresa Lee and Lauren Murden; grandson, Orion Lee;...
Jerry Neil Wohnig
Jan 27, 2025
Jerry Neil Wohnig, 87, passed peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born and raised in Petersburg, VA, by the late Earl and Estelle Wohnig. He is also preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Wohnig; and his sister, Josie Marie Phelps.
After retiring as a data processing supervisor for Honeywell/IBM, Jerry spent his time enjoying one of his many...
Richard Edmunds Peterson
Jan 24, 2025
Richard Edmunds Peterson, Sr., 97, of Chesterfield, passed away on January 24, 2025. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late John A. Peterson, Sr. and Bessie Edmunds Peterson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Watkins; and brothers, William Peterson, Weldon Peterson, and Jack Peterson. Dick was a US Navy Veteran having served in World...
Sylvia Ann Stewart Arnold
Jan 23, 2025
Sylvia Ann Stewart Arnold, known affectionately as "Ann," passed away peacefully at the age of 84, on January 23, 2025, at Lucy Corr Assisted Living, where she had recently resided. She was one of six children born to Sappony parents, Numond Stewart and Lois Pearl Coleman, on October 16, 1940, in Holloways, North Carolina. Sylvia grew up in High Plains,...
Barbara Jean Belton
Jan 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Belton, 77, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on January 23, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Raymond Robertson and Mary Hester Clark Reed. She was a graduate of Colonial Heights High School. Barbara retired from Phillip Morris, Inc. where her position was a fork lift operator. Prior to that, she...
India Sue Brittle Ridout
Jan 23, 2025
India Sue Brittle Ridout, 71, of Chester, VA, passed away on January 23, 2025. Retired from decades of service to the Commonwealth, as a workforce development manager, she led training sessions across the state, from her hometown roots in Wakefield, to the mountains where her brothers lived. A loving wife and mother of two sons, she was the loudest supporter...
Daniel Philip Mayer
Jan 22, 2025
Daniel Philip Mayer, 58, of Petersburg, VA, died January 22, 2025. Born in Dayton, OH, and raised in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Philip Esek Mayer, Jr. and Louise Gill Mayer. He is survived by his sister, Debbie Paige (Mayer) Wills. Daniel received his education from Petersburg High School (Class of 1984), Richard Bland College, and George Mason...
Wilma Jean Dixon
Jan 22, 2025
Wilma Jean Dixon, 88, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Born in McCaysville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Haden K. and Gladys Welch Millsap; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Billy D. Botts; her second husband, Bobby C. Dixon; and her son, Danny L. Botts. Mrs. Botts was...
Eugene Cline
Jan 18, 2025
Eugene Cline, 88, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, born and raised in Mohawk, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mona Cline; and his sister, Shelby Grimmett.
Eugene served his country honorably in the United States Army and also worked for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company. He loved the outdoors and all...
James Steven Blalock
Jan 18, 2025
James "Steve" Steven Blalock, 90, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joe and Olin Bell Blalock; his loving wife of 51 years, Willie "Jackie" Atkins Blalock; son, Steven "Wayne" Blalock; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Stell; and brothers, David Blalock, Clinton Blalock, and Joseph Blalock. Steve worked as a diesel...
Robert Lester "Butch" Berisford
Jan 17, 2025
Robert Lester "Butch" Berisford, known fondly as "Butch," passed away on January 17, 2025, in Chesterfield, Virginia, after a courageous battle with primary progressive aphasia at the age of 76. Born on June 25, 1948, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Butch was a proud Vietnam War veteran who served in the Air Force and a dedicated public servant. He was preceded in...
Charles Boyce Freeman
Jan 17, 2025
Charles Boyce Freeman (Chuck), 89, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 10, 1935, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Chuck lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to his Lord.
He was welcomed into heaven by his parents, Charles Bates Freeman and Geneva Edwards Freeman;...
Inez Horner Starke
Jan 17, 2025
Inez Horner Starke, 98, of Chester, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Horner and Patricia Wray Sherrick; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lee Starke; a daughter, Patricia Ann Starke; one granddaughter, Crystal Clary; a great-grandson, Mason...
William B. Bennett, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
William B. Bennett, Jr., 59, of Montpelier, VA, passed away January 16, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Jane Bennett. He graduated in 1983.
He loved music of all genres but 80's heavy metal was his ultimate favorite. He played many instruments including guitar and piano; however playing drums was his passion. He was in a couple...
Rose Marie White Lough
Jan 14, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that the family of Rose Marie White Lough announce her peaceful passing on January 14, 2025, in Surfside Beach, SC. Daughter of Chesley Ford and Lydia Bresko White, she was 79 years old and loved by many. Rose is survived by her husband, Willard Burton Lough; daughter, Ruth Aten-Shearwood and wife, Rosanna; sons, Phillip (PR) Blunt,...
Russell Roy Boersma II
Jan 14, 2025
Russell Roy Boersma II, beloved husband and father, 64, passed away the morning of January 14, 2025.
Russell was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 17, 1960, to father, Russell Boersma and mother, Anita Murphy. He was one of six children. Russell attended Creston and Northview High Schools. He went on to join the Air Force, where he became a...
Jack Ray Huett
Jan 14, 2025
Jack Ray Huett, 70, of Sutherland, Virginia, passed away on January 14, 2025. Raised in Ellington, Missouri, he was the son of the late Ray Harvey Huett and Lera Dale Ivie.
Jack served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Plymouth Rock for 4 years where he attained the rank of BT 3rd class. This ultimately directed his career from which...
Donald Louis Moore
Jan 13, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donald "Donny" Louis Moore, 42, of Chesterfield, Virginia, on January 13, 2025. While our hearts are heavy, we are comforted that his battered soul is now at rest. He battled many struggles during his life, however, his strength and desire to travel the right path, reconnecting with those who encouraged him throughout...
Robert Duncan Bowers
Jan 13, 2025
It is with much sorrow that the family wishes to announce that Robert "Bob" Duncan Bowers, 72, of Chesterfield County, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2025.
Bob grew up in Richmond where he graduated from Henrico High School. He went on to attend Randolph-Macon, where he was a member of Theta Chi and graduated in 1974.
He retired from Chesterfield County...
