Local obituaries for
John Richard Bailey Iii
Sep 27, 2018
John Richard Bailey, III also known as “John John”, passed away at his residence September 27, 2018. John, a native of Petersburg, Va. Was the first born child of retired, SFC John Richard Bailey, Jr. “Bongo” and Rev. Judy Powell Bailey. John was preceded in death by loving paternal and maternal grandparents, John Richard Bailey, Sr. and Eunice King Bailey,...
Michael Webb Boyd, Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
Michael Webb Boyd, Sr., 63, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Alex Eugene Boyd and Elizabeth Brockwell Boyd. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Boyd and Steve Boyd. He is survived by his significant other, Lona Butler; children, Michael Boyd, Jr.,...
Timothy M. Campbell
Sep 27, 2018
Timothy M. Campbell, 55, of Chesterfield County, VA, a survivor of colorectal cancer, died Thursday, September 27, 2018. Tim was a 1981 graduate of Groveport Madison High School, Groveport, OH. He relocated to Virginia and was employed by Alstom Power Generation for many years. Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being on the water on his pontoon boat, but most of...
Susan Macminn Wood
Sep 26, 2018
Susan MacMinn Wood, 61, known to friends and family as Susie, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late David E. MacMinn, Jr.; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert MacMinn; and a sister, Diane Murray. Susie enjoyed crafts, cooking, gardening and was a caretaker...
Joseph Thompson, Jr.
Sep 25, 2018
Joseph Thompson, Jr., 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in South Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph Thompson, Sr. and Willy Reese Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Inez Thompson; children, Lois Ebright (Kenny), Jimmy Thompson (Lisa), Lewis Thompson (Belinda), David Thompson and Barbara Wells (Ethan); 15...
William C. Merhout
Sep 25, 2018
William C. Merhout, 73, formerly of Prince George, VA and most recently of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September, 25 2018. He is survived by his step-father, Alfred D. Sabine; sister-in-law, Brenda Merhout; nieces, JoAnne Cole and Renee Smith; and nephew, Paul Merhout. William was a graduate of Prince George County High School. He served in the Virginia National...
John Wayne Culler, Sr.
Sep 24, 2018
John Wayne Culler Sr., 71, of Disputanta, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Joshua; parents, Lillian and Clyde; and brothers, Ronnie and Jerry Culler. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Ann; son, John Culler Jr. and his wife Jo Catherine; daughter in-law, Misti; grandchildren, Jaci, Riley, William, Anna, Jamison,...
Betty Cohen August
Sep 23, 2018
Betty Cohen August, 69, of Chesterfield died Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Chester and Rena Hecht Cohen. Betty spent most of her life in education. She began as a teacher in Richmond City Public Schools, then went to Henrico County and retired as a full time School Counselor in Prince...
Ethel Walker Perkinson
Sep 23, 2018
Ethel Walker Perkinson, 61, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Richard “Dickie” Walker and Lydia Shredl Walker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard “Bubba” Walker. Ethel was a simple lady who enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing and crocheting. She is...
Bobby Gene Burke
Sep 23, 2018
Bobby G. Burke, 80, of Chesterfield, VA passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Exeter, VA on January 2, 1938 he was the son of the late Noah Rueben and Myrtle McClure Burke; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Babe Ruth Burke, Burt Burke and Tommy Burke; and a sister, Barbara Ann Lawson. He retired...
John Samuel Roseberry
Sep 22, 2018
September 22, 2018 the Lord came to take John Roseberry home to finally give him the well-deserved peace that all great soldiers seek. Today we are gathered here to celebrate the life of John Samuel Roseberry. He was born March 8, 1935. Raised by his mother Madeline Grayson until her death when he was 13 years old. John lived with...
Preston Earl Hinson Jr.
Sep 21, 2018
Preston Earl Hinson, Jr., 81, of Dinwiddie, VA passed away quietly on September 21, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Preston Earl Sr. and Ruth Hodnett Hinson. His is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Emma Jean Hinson; a devoted son, Michael Earl Hinson; two sisters, Joyce Boswell (Johnny) and Nancy Hamilton (Eric);...
Beverly Lloyd Childress
Sep 20, 2018
Beverly Lloyd Childress, 80, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, VA, died Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd N. and Helen Carr Childress, and both of his sons, John and Arthur Childress. Mr. Childress retired from Allied Chemical after 36 years of service. He was a dedicated volunteer for Prince George Fire Department Co....
Ann Elizabeth Miranian
Sep 18, 2018
Miranian, Ann Elizabeth, born November 5, 1926 loving wife and mother. Passed Sept.18, 2018. She was predeceased by her father Dr. Oscar Gilbert, mother Helen Locke, sister Martha Sperry, son Art Miranian Jr. in 2008, and loving husband Arthur in 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Miranian; two grandsons, Gilbert Miranian and Daniel Miranian; daughter-in-law, Anne Miranian and...
Beverly Anne Jackson
Sep 18, 2018
Beverly Anne Jackson, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jackson. She is survived by her children, Patrick Prior, Doug Prior, Robert Jackson, II., Brenda Jackson, Linda Coleman (Michael) and Corey Jackson (Nicole); grandchildren, David Prior, Paul Kortte, Sara Prior, Michael Coleman, Jr., Nicholas Coleman, Purcell Jackson, Alexandra,...
Katherine Louise Wyant
Sep 18, 2018
Katherine Louise Wyant, 65, of Petersburg, passed away on September 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Wyant; parents, Catherine and Louis Budz. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Austin (Derek); grandson, Thomas Austin; siblings, Dorothy Budz and Charles Budz (Glenda); Nieces and nephews, Stephanie, William, Danielle, and Jacob; and many other family members....
Marie Allgood Brown
Sep 14, 2018
Marie Allgood Brown, 82, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her son’s residence. Born in Mecklenburg, VA she was the daughter of the late, Clarence Allgood and Estelle King Allgood; and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Woodrow Chandler, Sr.; husband of 60 years, Pete Brown, Jr.; two daughters, Janice Mayer and Becky...
Judith Totin Armstrong
Sep 13, 2018
Judith Totin Armstrong, 71, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Vincent Totin and Beatrice Holcombe Totin; and three loving granddogs, Timber, Molly and Cubbie. Judith is survived by her three daughters, Kelly Armstrong, Dana McLawhorn (Dale) and Michelle Edmunds (John); five grandchildren, Madison McLawhorn, Trey McLawhorn, Faith...
Laura Kolesar
Sep 13, 2018
Laura Elizabeth Kolesar, 29, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Her life began on the beautiful spring day of April 26, 1989, in Petersburg, VA. She was predeceased by her loving maternal grandfather, Edward Paul Moncol. Survivors include her husband Daniel Wehner Garrett, son Michael Liam Garrett, mother Elizabeth M. Stowe (Wilford), father Nicholas...
Bernard Andrew "Andy" Wynn
Sep 13, 2018
Bernard Andrew “Andy” Wynn, 61, of DeWitt, VA, died Thursday, September 13, 2018. Andy was one of four children born to the late Robert Givens Wynn and Dorris Harding Wynn. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Wynn, a grandson, Kaden Wynn, and Dale Earnhardt. Andy was a fan of NASCAR, drag racing, and baseball. He especially...
