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Deliah Peden Marable
Oct 14, 2015
Deliah Peden Marable, Psalm 139:16 .. all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. And so as scripture says, on October 14, 2015, Deliah Stegall Peden Marable, 88, of Colonial Heights, completed her earthly life and now is in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Deliah was...
Donald Trotto
Oct 13, 2015
Donald Trotto, 77, died Wednesday, October 13, 2015, in Petersburg,VA .He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Anne Trotto. He is survived by his daughters, Cathleen (Trotto) Tistle and Amy Trotto; siblings, Arthur Trotto, Theresa (Trotto) Summerfied, and Frank Trotto; five grandchildren; and his dog "Lucky."Don was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and is the son of...
Ruth Alice Sizemore
Oct 11, 2015
Ruth Alice Fridley Sizemore died peacefully October 11th, 2015 at the age of 84. She is preceded in death, by her husband, Elwood L. Sizemore of Covington, VA. Ruth was born in Callaghan, VA on October 30th, 1930 and moved to Chester, VA where she lived out her life. There she raised her 3 children, Dale L. Sizemore, David P....
Corey Shawn Wade Stevens
Oct 11, 2015
Corey Shawn Wade Stevens, 26, of Chester, VA passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Lynn Ratcliff and his grandmother Carolyn J. Stevens. He is survived by his son, Lucas Stevens; his father, Williams M. Stevens II and wife Judy; two loving sisters, Kimberly and Christina Stevens; step-sister Lisa Sprouse and...
Myra Elizabeth Phelps Haire
Oct 10, 2015
Myra Elizabeth Phelps Haire, 75, of Dinwiddie, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015. Born in Crewe, VA, she was the daughter of the late Everett Durwood and Alma Elizabeth Spiers Phelps. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas D. Phelps. Mrs. Haire retired after 33 years of dedicated service as a nurse in the office of Dr....
John Edward Spiers
Oct 9, 2015
John Edward Spiers, 93, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late John O’Brien Spiers and Ruth C. Spiers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Spiers; two brothers, Coleman Spiers and Charles Spiers; and three sisters, Paxina Wynne, Dorothy Chappell, and Elizabeth Parrish....
Janet File Kerr
Oct 8, 2015
Janet File Kerr, 78, of Petersburg, VA passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Louise File; and her son, James Kerr, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn K. Wallace; son, Charles I. Kerr and Sherri Togger; grandchildren, Kimberly L. Fetty and husband Nicholas, Michael W. Atkinson and wife...
Kathleen Kirkland Jordan
Oct 7, 2015
Kathleen Kirkland Jordan, 89, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 07, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Luther and Dorothy Traylor Kirkland; husband, Herbert Reed Jordan, Jr.; and son-in-law, Sanford Hudson. Kathleen was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church where she served as the church secretary for many years. She also worked as...
Richard Blane Kilbourne
Oct 6, 2015
Richard Blane Kilbourne, 63, of Hopewell, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James E. Kilbourne, Sr. and Jeanne Boley Kilbourne. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Williams and husband Jimmy; his sons, Richard “Jared” Kilbourne and Joseph M. Kilbourne; grandchildren, Jake and Abbey Williams; and his brothers, Dr....
David Lee Spradlin
Oct 6, 2015
David Lee Spradlin, 79, of Chesterfield died Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Hubert L. and Fannie Spradlin, brother Hubert L. Spradlin, Jr.”Buddy” and sisters Janie Aesy, Katie Dickens, Helen Nelson, Hazel Sanders and Edna St. Clair. He served his country proudly in the Marine Corps and grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains where he...
Morris Kelly Cherry
Oct 6, 2015
Morris Kelly Cherry, 49, of Hopewell, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond. All services are private. Family being served by the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .
Vernon Hart Parham
Oct 6, 2015
Vernon H. Parham, 85, a resident of Chester, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 in Sunset Memorial Park....
Ardent Rocco Fajohn Jr.
Oct 5, 2015
Ardent R. Fajohn, Jr., 60, of Sutherland, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Simone Fajohn; son, Michael Fajohn; daughter, Amanda Smith; 5 brothers, James Fajohn, Allen Fajohn, Ronald David Fajohn, Daniel Fajohn, and Ronald Allen Fajohn; 2 sisters, Rose Crescenzi and Beverly Seifert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held...
Sally Ann Rigby
Oct 4, 2015
Sally Ann Rigby, 72, A resident of Chester, Passed away Sunday ,October 4,2015.Sally was a secretary for Atlantic Electric in Richmond for many years. She was preceded in death by her brothers Donnie and David Hildebrandt .She is survived by her loving husband Thomas R. Rigby and beloved sisters Linda and Kathy .Services will be private. Donations may be made...
Barbara Houchins Hatch
Oct 3, 2015
Barbara Houchins Hatch, 68, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger William and Frances Elizabeth Bendall Houchins, Sr.; husband of 34 years, Wayne Garrison Hatch, Sr.; brother, Roger Houchins, Jr.; mother and father-in-law, Claude and Virginia Hatch; and granddaughter, Camryn Makenna Hatch. Barbara was a member of Monumental Baptist...
Dayton Dewayne Garrett Jr.
Oct 3, 2015
Dayton Dewayne Garrett, Jr., 49, of Church Road, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son, William Samuel Paul Garrett. Dayton was born in Petersburg, VA. He was employed with Virginia Department of Transportation and was a member of the Ford Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Dayton was an avid sportsman and...
Frances Barnett Kidd
Oct 3, 2015
Frances Barnett Kidd, 88, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene E. and Elizabeth Rock Barnett; husband, Leonard W. Kidd, Jr.; sister, Catherine Barnett; 3 brothers, Eugene, Grover and Arthur Barnett; and her beloved cat, Pretty Kitty. She is survived by her nephew, Eugene “Buddy” Barnett; niece, Elizabeth “Betty”...
