Local obituaries for
Patricia Walters Puryear
Jun 23, 2016
Patricia Walters Puryear, 65, of Chester, VA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Mabel Walters; sisters, Dorothy Sink, Peggy Hall and Emma Jean Morris; brothers, Dallas V. Walters, Jr., Paul Walters and Carlton Walters. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, William “Bill” Puryear; son, William...
Rosalie Sutherland Marable
Jun 20, 2016
Marable, Rosalie Sutherland of Petersburg, VA, died June 20, 2016 at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, Virginia. She was born September 4, 1924 in Clintwood, VA. She was the daughter of the late George Cleveland Sutherland and Bertha McFall Sutherland. She attended Radford State Teachers College and graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee. She also attended the Cincinnati Conservatory...
Donald Lee Green
Jun 20, 2016
It is with deep and heavy sadness that Donald L. Green, 64, affectionately known as Donnie by family and friends, of Dinwiddie, passed in peace at his home on Monday, June 20, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Freddie Green. For 42 years Donnie worked at DuPont and decided...
Margie Crowder Hawkins
Jun 19, 2016
Margie Crowder Hawkins, 88, of Dinwiddie County, widow of Robert Gordon Hawkins, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her residence. Born in McKenney, she was the daughter of the late Lucious Addison and Lillie Southall Crowder. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ray McClelland; brothers, George Crowder, Edgar Crowder, and Peter Crowder; sisters, Dora Tornbom and...
Norman Lewis Skelton
Jun 18, 2016
Norman Lewis Skelton, 87, of Matoaca, VA, died Saturday, June 18, 2016. Born in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Norman Claude and Lula Mae Oveby Skelton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maude M. Skelton; son, Norman Claude Skelton; brother, Ernest C. Skelton; sister, Gloria Lesie; and granddaughter-in-law, Amy Jarrett Cornett. A veteran of...
Charles Eugene Wolfe, Sr.
Jun 18, 2016
Charles Eugene Wolfe, Sr., 61, of Chester, died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father Tom Kenneth Wolfe. Charles loved his Harley and the Oakland Raiders. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Wolfe; two sons, C. J. Wolfe and Mike Wolfe; a step-son, Brandon Gilbert; a step-daughter, Megan Gilbert; his mother,...
Stephen W. R. Shaw
Jun 18, 2016
SHAW, Stephen Willard Ragsdale, (January 16, 1945 - June 18, 2016), of Stuart, Fla., passed away from heart failure while vacationing in California. Steve was born to Marie Ragsdale Shaw and Harry Lee Shaw of South Carolina and raised in Larchmont, N.Y. He attended Orme School, Mayer, Ariz., and graduated high school from Ransom School, Coconut Grove, Fla. He received...
Judith Landman Samples
Jun 17, 2016
SAMPLES, Judith, departed this life on June 17, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Glen; children, Greg Graham, Ellen Graham & Gail McDaniel; grandchildren, Dustin, Megan, Jeremy, Tyler, & Caitlyn; great-grandchildren, Shane & Lili; and soul mate pup, Charley. She was predeceased in death by her father and mother, Max & Helen Landman. Judith is survived by brother,...
Atwell Simmons Harrison, Sr.
Jun 16, 2016
On Thursday, June 16, 2016 cancer claimed the life of Atwell Simmons Harrison, Sr. at the age of 81. However there was so much about him that this dreadful disease could not defeat: his fierce love for his family and friends, a strong work ethic, generosity toward all who knew him, honesty and loyalty beyond compare. A lifelong resident of...
Garland Yancey Haley
Jun 13, 2016
Garland Yancey Haley, 73, of Chester, died Monday, June 13, 2016. He was a retired employee of Smurfit-Stone Container. Garland was preceded in death by a son, Garland E. Haley and a brother Edwin Haley. He is survived by his wife, June Haley; son, Michael Haley; four brothers, Ralph, Robert, Donald and Linwood Haley; two sisters; Mary Tucker and Elizabeth...
Mary "Katie" Lane Vaughn
Jun 13, 2016
Mary Lane “Katie” Vaughn, 52, of Dinwiddie County, died peacefully at her home on Monday, June 13, 2016. A native of Charlotte County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Carlton Howard and Madeline Martin Lane. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Lane and Charlie Lane. Katie was a devoted wife, a loving sister, and...
Carolyn Anne Whipp
Jun 12, 2016
Carolyn Anne Whipp, 71, of Hollingsford Drive, Chester, VA, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 12, 2016 following a brief illness. Carolyn was born February 14, 1945 in Hopewell, VA. She was the eldest child of the late Anne Whitmore Collins and Clifford H. Collins. She was also preceded in death by a beloved younger sister in 1991,...
Franklin Lee Brockwell
Jun 12, 2016
Franklin Lee Brockwell, 67, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Malcolm Eugene and Louise Cameron Brockwell. Frank was an avid pool player, loved throwing darts, and was a huge fan of ACC Basketball. He retired from Dominion Virginia Power after 20 years of service as...
Geraldine Agnes Laslie
Jun 10, 2016
Geraldine Agnes Laslie, 86, of Chesterfield, VA., passed away, Friday, June 10, 2016. She is the daughter of the late, Charles and Anna Dunn Breuer. She is also, preceded in by her husband, Richard C. Laslie. Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Lynn Marie Laslie; brother-in-law, Don Laslie and wife, Sharon; sister-in-laws, Frances Neddo, Patsy Harris and husband, Joe; numerous...
Richard Charles Heilman, Sr.
Jun 10, 2016
Richard Charles Heilman, Sr., 81, of S. Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Remolino Heilman; and wife, Marian Rose Heilman. Richard was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and will be...
Charles Edward West
Jun 9, 2016
Charles Edward West, 70, of N.Chesterfield, VA passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl R. West. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila West; mother, Adelle West; daughters, Charonda West, Ignacia Brockington (Aaron), Charnte Anderson, Joyce Ann Turner, Amy Gonzales, Tatiana Prevette; brothers, Earl West (Gloria), Joseph West (Jermaine), Moses...
Lucille Brechner Mcghee
Jun 8, 2016
Lucille Brechner McGhee, 97, of Petersburg passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Margaret Louise Grigg
Jun 8, 2016
Margaret Louise Grigg, 94, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur Grigg and Lois Jackson Grigg. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Levi Grigg and Thomas Alonzo Grigg. Margaret was employed with C&P Telephone Company retiring after 42 years of...
Alvin Wilson Blaha
Jun 8, 2016
Alvin Wilson Blaha, 76, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, died Wednesday, June 08, 2016. He was the son of the late Louis Joseph Blaha, Sr. and Margaret Marie Cerny Blaha. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Blaha retired from Hercules, Inc. after 34 years of service and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of 4-H and...
Ashley Marie Ruddle
Jun 8, 2016
Ashley Marie Ruddle, 30, of S. Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roscoe and Margaret Ruddle, Bonnie Ruddle, Jon Capps, and Fred Potter. Ashley was a long-term care nurse at Beaufont Healthcare. She enjoyed spending time with her three children and trips to the beach. Ashley loved her family....
