Local obituaries for
Shirley Jean Wester
Nov 23, 2024
Shirley Jean Wester, 86, of Prince George, VA, formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Lyra Mae Lumpkin; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Jordan Wester; and a son, Richard Tyson.
Shirley loved crafting and was especially known for her beautiful Santa ornaments, that she...
Paul Vilas Nevin
Nov 22, 2024
Paul Vilas Nevin, 37, passed away surrounded by love, in Petersburg, on November 22, 2024. Paul was born in Calcutta, India, and raised in Fairfax, Virginia, by his adoptive parents, Rick and Janice Nevin, of Williamsburg, VA. Paul is survived by his parents; his brother, John Nevin (Emily and Ricky); his aunt, Carolyn Cyran; and extended family throughout the United...
Janet Pecht Brockwell
Nov 22, 2024
Janet Pecht Brockwell, 92, of Carson, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2024, at her home. She was born September 25, 1932, to the late Bruce and Goldie Pecht. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brockwell; brother, Charles Pecht (Lucille); and twin sister, Joyce Cassidy. She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Steve...
Jasper Burnell Green, Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Jasper "Jack" Burnell Green, Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born in Farmville, VA, and raised in Dundas, VA, by the late JB "Bunny" and Ruby Green. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Jo Ann Green. After his retirement from Union Camp, he and Jo Ann traveled as...
Lena Evko
Nov 21, 2024
Lena Fernandez Evko, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Ermina Fernandez; her husband, John Evko, Sr.; and her siblings, Anna Gonzalez, Mary Lombardi, and Benny Fernandez.
A resident of Dogwood Terrace, Lena was a member of the Dinwiddie Moose Lodge and loved to play bingo. Most of...
Kimberly S. McCoy
Nov 20, 2024
Kimberly S. McCoy, 55, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on November 20, 2024. Born in Lima, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Janet L. Keysor and John F. McCoy. She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Raelene McCoy.
Kimberly worked as an Administrator for Adams Paving, and she was a member of The H.O.G. 1381 Motorcycle Club. Her hobbies...
Frances Elizabeth Lythgoe
Nov 20, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Lythgoe, 89, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born to the late Ralph and Nellie Lewis in Lunenburg County, VA. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Lythgoe; her son, Danny Lythgoe; and three brothers, Ralph Lewis, David Lewis, and Tim Lewis. When not out in her garden, she...
Anne Elizabeth Riffe
Nov 18, 2024
Heaven gained the sweetest angel on November 18, 2024. Anne Elizabeth Riffe, 85, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born in North Hamptonshire, England, to the late Leonard and Agnes Manning. She met her late husband, Jack, there while he was serving in the Air Force. They had been married 50 years at the time of his passing.
She...
Paula Oden Grove
Nov 18, 2024
Paula Oden Grove, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Anne Santangelo Oden; and was also preceded in death by four siblings, Kathleen Mullican, Sylvia Hammond, Rosemary Miller and Richard Oden. Mrs. Grove was the swim team coach at Sherwood Hill Swim Club for over 20...
John Conway Holden
Nov 17, 2024
John Conway Holden, 67, of Prince George, Virginia, died on November 17, 2024. Born in Anchorage, Alaska Territory, John was the son of the late Dr. Bobby Glenn Holden and Lillian Estelle Moore Holden. At less than a month old, he was flown from Alaska to be raised in Petersburg, Virginia, in a full house that he helped fill with...
Margaret Ann Smith
Nov 15, 2024
Margaret Ann Smith's journey on this earth ended November 15, 2024, and we celebrate her legacy, Christian life, and fellowship.
Her love and spirit will endure in the memories of all who knew her, or had the opportunity to meet, talk, or pray with her.
As a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she inspired countless lives.
Ann is survived by her son,...
Gerald L. Lucas
Nov 15, 2024
Gerald L. Lucas, 86, of Chester VA, passed away on November 15, 2024. Born on December 21, 1937, to the late Louise Lucas, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Pete Lucas (Margaret); son, Jerry "Butch" Lucas; and nephew, Eddie Lucas.
He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, was deeply loved his family and friends, and enjoyed...
Janice Evelyn Newcomb
Nov 15, 2024
Janice Evelyn Newcomb, 77, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Virginia Newcomb. She is survived by her loving daughter, Belinda Anderson and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Kenny Adcock and Joshua Anderson; brother, Randy Newcomb; nephew, Leslie Newcomb and wife, Joyce; grand-pups, Savanna and Bella; as well...
William Henry Talley III
Nov 15, 2024
William Henry Talley III, 95, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born February 9, 1929, in Petersburg, Va., he was the son of the late Audrey H. and William H. Talley, Jr.
Mr. Talley graduated from Petersburg High School in 1948, attended Randolph-Macon College, and in 1952, he attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Richmond...
Karen Ann Heidorn
Nov 14, 2024
Karen Ann Heidorn, a cherished wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend, known for her kind, loving, caring, and humorous personality, left us on 14 November 2024.
Karen was born 18 July 1955, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was the oldest child of five, born to John Arthur Kelly, Sr. and Doris Ann Plaisance. Karen grew up in a military family, having homes...
Donald Cleere
Nov 13, 2024
Donald Cleere, 86, of Chester, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born in Franklin County, Alabama, to the late Euclid and Pearl Cleere. He resided in both Hopewell and Chester, Virginia the majority of his life, graduating from Thomas Dale High School. He was a HVAC mechanic and retired from Honeywell. He was preceded in death by...
Diana Jackson
Nov 12, 2024
Diane Jackson, of Chesterfield, VA, passed peacefully with family and friends. The eldest daughter of Edith Peters and Jack Kennedy, she was born in Richmond, VA. Diane enjoyed trips to Aruba, hosting pool parties, and shopping with her best friend, Carol Storey. She was proud to be the first female committee person, for the local union, and retired from Altria...
Edward Maurice Mann, Jr.
Nov 12, 2024
Edward Maurice Mann, Jr., 77, of Nags Head, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagle. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, JoAnne Mann. He is survived by his son, David Mann and wife, Erin; as well as three grandchildren, Lex, Harley, and Allie Mann. A...
Robert K. Merritt, Jr. "Wildcat"
Nov 11, 2024
Robert K. Merritt, Jr. "Wildcat", 68, of Prince George County, passed away peacefully in his home on November 11, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert K Merritt, Sr. and Virginia Merritt. He is survived by his wife, Helen; and two sons, Rob (Tiffany) and Mike. He also leaves behind one grandchild, Brendon (Kayli). He enjoyed anything outdoors, including...
Barbara "Carol" Townsend
Nov 9, 2024
Barbara "Carol" Townsend, age 68, of Marion, VA, passed away on November 9, 2024. She was born on March 4, 1956, in Marion, Virginia, and grew up in Chester, VA, to Clarence and Betty Henegar. Carol was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carol was married to Donnie Townsend, and...
