Local obituaries for
Barbara Schaefer Mueller
Dec 28, 2024
Barbara Schaefer Mueller, born February 10, 1935, passed peacefully into her savior's arms, on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
She is survived by five children, Herman III (Kim), Chris (Sherry), Diane (Jim), Steven (Lori), and Catherine. She is also survived by twelve loving grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Barbara is also survived by her sisters, Brenda Lavin and Bonnie Hughes.
Barbara was deeply religious...
Margie McDowell Shreves
Dec 28, 2024
Margie McDowell Shreves, 79, of Chester, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Norman Shreves; her parents, Dowsey and Ruby McDowell; three brothers, Jack, Edward, and Ralph McDowell; three sisters, Evelyn McCrae, Mary Frazier, and Marie McDowell; and granddaughter, Emily Santos.
She is survived by her son,...
Selesa Perkinson Rugar
Dec 28, 2024
On December 28 2024, Heaven welcomed home a precious servant and dedicated witness Selesa Perkinson Rugar, 84, of Dinwiddie County. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia, to Thomas and Eunice Vaughn, where she resided most of her life. She was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she was active in the Heavenly Bound Sunday School Class and...
Michael Jefferson Andrews
Dec 27, 2024
Michael Jefferson Andrews, 80, of Chester, VA, lost his battle with Lewy Body Dementia on December 27, 2024. Born and raised in Petersburg VA, he was the son of the late Ira Lee Andrews, Jr. and Alice Jefferson Andrews. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vickie Lynn Andrews; daughter, Dawn M. Andrews, of Hopewell; grandchildren, Channing Ivey,...
Betty Jones Respess
Dec 27, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Betty Jones Respess, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, announces her passing on December 27, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. Betty (also known as Mom, Mama, and Granny) passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family.
Born September 21, 1938, Betty was raised in the small town of Ayden, North Carolina. She...
Kathleen I. Gibbs
Dec 26, 2024
Kathleen I. Gibbs, aged 95, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born July 1, 1929, to Olen and Florene (Haffner) Thomson in Sparta, WI. She was raised in Tomah, WI, and graduated from a one year secretarial school in Milwaukee entering the workforce as a secretary in the insurance business....
Mitchell Anderson
Dec 25, 2024
Mitchell "Mitch" Anderson, 75, of Chesterfield, VA, was carried home in the arms of Jesus on December 25, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Winifred Louise Bullard and Lawrence Anderson; grandparents, Minnie Kirtner Steele and Cyril Steele; aunts, Georgia McManaway and Billie Blankenship; and uncles, Eugene, Arvil, and Vance Steele.
Mitch was successful at everything he put his...
Donald "Russ" McCabe, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Donald "Russ" McCabe, Jr., 53, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on December 24, 2024. Russ was born in Petersburg, VA, to Donald "Donny" McCabe, Sr. and Bobbie Bollinger McCabe. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William Robert McCabe, Jr. and Nellie Glenda McCabe; and his maternal grandparents, Charles Henry Bollinger III and Bernice Gaynell Pond.
Russ was a...
Henry Edward "Pete" Walker
Dec 24, 2024
Henry Edward "Pete" Walker, 78, of Disputanta, VA, passed away in the early morning hours of December 24th, 2024. Henry was born in Mecklenburg, NC, to the late John Walker and Delia Rose Thomas, he was the youngest of nine children.
Pete is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Liz, of 33 wonderful years. His brother, Emmit Walker...
Joseph Patrick Colvin
Dec 22, 2024
Joseph Patrick Colvin, 61, departed this life December 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Colvin and Patsy Colvin. Joe is survived by his sister, Donna Horning (John); brother, Robert (DeAnn); nieces and nephews, Dana Gill, Ashley Vick, Sarah Horning, Robert, Richard, and Tiffany Colvin; and a host of extended family members and friends. He worked...
Phuc Quan
Dec 21, 2024
Phuc Quan, 65, of Chesterfield, VA, died on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Thao Luyen; his daughter, Linh Quan; brothers, Du Quan, Manh Quan, and Hoang Quan; sisters, Huong Quan and Solan Quan; and his niece, Tuyet Anh Quan. A funeral service will be held at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son...
Boyd Arthur Faithful
Dec 19, 2024
Boyd Arthur Faithful, 85, passed away on December 19, 2024. He was born April 25, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Boyd Leon Faithful and Christine A. Breihof. He was a 1957 graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was in the Army reserves for three years (1959-1962).
After retiring from IBM, in East Fishkill, New York, he moved...
Gwendolyn Roberts Harrell
Dec 19, 2024
Gwendolyn Roberts Harrell, of Petersburg, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, she is preceded in death by her husband, William C. Harrell, Sr.; parents, Clarence and Eva D. Roberts; brothers, Clarence and Jack; sisters, Carolyn Gibbens and Elaine Baker. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara E. Huff, of Portsmouth, Rosemary...
Peter Allen Rosenkrans
Dec 17, 2024
Peter Allen Rosenkrans, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1954, and raised in Seneca Falls, New York, to the late John & Margaret Rosenkrans; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Bob Rosenkrans; and nephew, Michael Rosenkrans.
Peter graduated from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY; and was awarded at...
Josephine Marie Vaughan Joyner
Dec 15, 2024
Josephine Marie Vaughan Joyner, 87, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Ellis and Joseph Clinton Vaughan; and widow of William B. Joyner. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Joyce Evelyn Green Ryder; and her nephew, Wilford J....
Walter C. Tuma, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Walter C. Tuma, Jr., 76, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on June 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Walter C. Tuma, Sr. and Anna Lucille Hawkins Tuma. He was also preceded in death by his uncle, Joe Tuma; brother, Alvin Tuma; and grandson, Ryan Nicholas Russell.
Walter was a lifelong resident of...
Agha Nisar Khan
Dec 13, 2024
Born on January 16, 1937, in Lahore, Pakistan, Agha Nisar Khan passed away on December 13, 2024, in Petersburg, Virginia. Our father lived a life defined by love, selflessness, and dedication to his family. His final moments were a testament to his character: while helping his beloved wife, Mary, after she fell, he passed away, still holding her hand. His...
Linda Diane Peeples Parker
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Diane Peeples Parker, 83, of Petersburg, VA, died December 11, 2024. Born in Arcadia FL, she was the daughter of Vernen Loring Peeples and Blanche Marvelle Fleming Peeples. She is survived by one son; two sisters; and one brother. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association at www.als.org.
Robert H. Brown
Dec 11, 2024
Former New York and Florida resident, Robert H. Brown, 102, passed away on December 11, 2024, at his home in Chester, VA. A Celebration of Life honoring him will be held at a later date.
Mr. Brown was born May 9, 1922, in Utica, NY, to Harry and Lena Brown, who predeceased him. He graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1940,...
Betty Jane Thompson
Dec 11, 2024
Betty Jane Thompson, 89, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Betty was born in Virginia, on March 14, 1935, to the late Horace and Elizabeth Hatch. She grew up in Hopewell, Virginia, prior to moving to Chicago, where she lived for the majority of her adult life. She loved city life and embraced the extensive shopping opportunities...
