Local obituaries for
Frances Laine Cimburke
Sep 11, 2018
Frances Laine Cimburke, 80, of Durham, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born in Petersburg, VA to the late Willie Rose Laine and Vivian Andrews Laine. She is survived by her husband, best friend, and soulmate, Herbert Franklin Cimburke; two beloved daughters, Gail Denise Hayes and Connie Hayes Story and her husband, David; and two beloved...
Harvey Lee Taylor
Sep 10, 2018
Harvey Lee Taylor, 63, of Chester, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Constance Taylor; brothers, Robert Chamberlain, David Chamberlain, George Chamberlain, and William Taylor; and a nephew, George O. “Little George” Schutte, Jr. He is survived by his...
Charles Freeman Lee
Sep 9, 2018
Charles Freeman Lee, 84, of South Prince George, passed away Sunday September 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. and Antonio W. Lee; brother, Alvin W. Lee; and a great nephew Hunter K. Lee. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane; brother, Gilbert (Carole); sister in-law, Katherine L. Tyler; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Robert Gresham Rawlings, Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
Robert G. “Bob” Rawlings, Jr. of DeWitt, VA, entered the eternal life to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was the son of the late Robert G. Rawlings, Sr. and Rachel P. Rawlings of Dinwiddie. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathryn R. Rawlings of DeWitt; daughters, Lori R. Smith (Bucky Smith) and...
Edward Carl Thompson, Sr.
Sep 8, 2018
THOMPSON, Edward Carl, 73 of Chesterfield, VA went to be with the lord on Saturday September 8, 2018. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Otis and Lillian Thompson; and was preceded in death by his father and mother in-law Henry and Francis Williamson. Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years Mary Jane (MJ)...
Thomas Edward Christopher
Sep 7, 2018
Thomas Edward Christopher, 66, of Church Road, VA, died Friday, September 7, 2018. Tommy was one of nine children born to the late Willie E. and Hallie Moore Christopher. He grew up in Dinwiddie and attended Midway High School. Most recently, Tommy worked for Crop Production Services. He enjoyed fishing and listening to Bluegrass and Gospel music. He was preceded...
Justin "Mac" M. Smith
Sep 7, 2018
Justin MacNeil Smith (“Mac”), resident of Chester, Virginia passed away on September 7, 2018 at the age of 43 years. Mac was born June 10, 1975 in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in Chester. He graduated from Thomas Dale High School, attended Virginia Tech, and received a degree from Liberty University. At the time of his passing Mac was the...
Ruby Estelle Ryan
Sep 6, 2018
Ruby E. Ryan of Chesterfield, VA, entered into eternal peace on September 6, 2018. She was born on March 4, 1929 in Cleveland, Georgia to Frank and Hallie Skelton. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Frances and Ruth, her faithful husband of 63 years, Don Ryan, two sons, Mike and Danny, and her daughter, Mary Ann. She...
Travis Lee Whitley
Sep 6, 2018
Travis Lee Whitley, 29 of Colonial Heights, passed away September 6, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria; son, Conner; parents, Louise and Tim; brother, Kyle; sister, Catie; mother and father in-law, Kathy and Jamie; and many extended family members, including the river family. Travis was an amazing husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed many things including fishing,...
Elnora Barbara Green
Sep 5, 2018
Elnora Barbara Guillory, affectionately known as “Nora”, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on February 7, 1933 to Gaslar and Oxcelia Guillory. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lake Charles where her early life was spent growing up with her eight siblings on her parents’ farm. Her father, wishing to provide a better, safer, more prosperous life...
Donald Monroe Robinson
Sep 4, 2018
Donald Monroe Robinson, 82, of Prince George died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at his residence. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after over 20 years of service to his country. He then went to work for the Prince George Police Department and later the Sheriff’s Department where he was affectionately known as “Big Boy” and...
Christopher Nicholas Kounnas Jr.
Sep 4, 2018
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Bonni Lee Blackburn
Sep 4, 2018
Bonni Lee Blackburn, 52, of Chester, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Cole. Bonni had worked for MCV as a Clinical Coordinator for the last 17 years. She loved softball, playing cards and dancing, but her greatest love in life was her son. Bonnie is survived by her one...
Patricia Worley Stech
Sep 3, 2018
Patricia Worley Stech, 82, of Dinwiddie, VA, died Monday, September 3, 2018. The daughter of the late Sarah E. Worley, Mrs. Stech retired after 20 years of service as a billing clerk at Southside Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, and loving “Nana” and “Bubbie.” She is survived...
Virginia Dare Harris
Sep 3, 2018
Virginia D. Harris, 86, lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Horace Lingerfelt and Virginia Leslie Lingerfelt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis C. Harris, Sr.; son, Richard; and sister, Bertha. She is survived by her son, Lewis and his wife, Natalina; daughter, Diane and her...
Charles Wesley Wray, Sr.
Sep 2, 2018
Charles Wesley (C.W.) Wray, Sr., age 82, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 surrounded by family after a brief illness. The son of George Wesley and Fannie Gibson Wray, he is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Katherine Clarke Wray, his son Charles W. Wray, Jr. and his wife Shannon, daughter Katherine Wray Detamore and her husband David Marshall...
Mary Elizabeth Yates
Sep 2, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Yates, 80, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Mickey” Wilkie Yates Sr.; sons, “Wayne” Wilkie Jr., James, and Anthony Yates. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra McPeak; sister, Betsey Yates; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive...
Glorice Ann Pillow
Sep 2, 2018
Glorice Ann Pillow, 84, of Colonial Heights, VA, widow of D’Arcy “Pete” Pillow, died Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry and Irene Elizabeth Cole Pritchett. She was also preceded in death by her son, D’Arcy “Petie” Pillow, Jr. Mrs. Pillow was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church where...
Robert Daniel Lee
Sep 2, 2018
Robert Daniel Lee, 92, died peacefully at his lifelong home on September 2, 2018, where he was surrounded by family. He was a member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church, a retired dairy farmer, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the son of the late Travis Taylor and Nolie Dillon Lee. Mr. Lee was preceded in death...
