Local obituaries for
Linda Sebra
Jun 24, 2012
Linda Lucille Jackson Sebra, 59, of Chester, Va., passed away June 24, 2012. She was a member of Chester Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher that taught special needs children, and a volunteer at Curtis Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph Edwin Jackson and Laura Smith Jackson; brothers, Daniel J. Jackson and...
Laura Worley
Jun 22, 2012
Laura Giles Worley, beloved mother, sister, wife and friend passed from this world on Friday, June 22, 2012 at age 86. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Hunter Worley. Laura gave to all she knew compassion, love, and joy. We will all remember her sweet ready smile and infectious laugh, her love and support given without question....
Eloise Horn
Jun 22, 2012
Eloise Snelson Horn left us on June 22, 2012, born in Bumcomb County, NC., on November 24th, 1934. Widow of Earl N. Horn, and the daughter of the late Morrison Snelson and Emma Allen Snelson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Herman, Loyd, Thomas, Robert, James, Helen, Margeret, Laura, and Jesse. Mrs. Horn is survived...
Marie Shelton
Jun 21, 2012
Mrs. Marie Virginia Moody Shelton, 97, of Colonial Heights, departed this life on June 21, 2012. She retired from Byramâ??s Restaurant in Richmond, VA, after 25 years of faithful service. She was the daughter of the late Clarence O. and Lettie Moody of Prince George, VA. Mrs. Shelton was predeceased in death by her sisters; Margaret M. Fowlkes and Elsie...
Mildred E. Anderson
Jun 20, 2012
Mildred Pauline Ellison Anderson, 84, of Spring Grove, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. She was a member of Pastor Gary Rossâ?? church, Community Baptist Church in Surry County. Mrs. Anderson was retired from Allied Chemical - Fibers Division in Chesterfield County in 1985. She was a member of Spring Grove Community Club which recently folded. Also, Mrs. Anderson...
Edith Lufsey
Jun 19, 2012
Edith â??Beaâ? Vaughan Lufsey, 97, of Petersburg, widow of Howard Wilson Lufsey, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Burgess and Loney Faison Vaughan. Mrs. Lufsey was also preceded in death by her infant sons, Howard Nelson Lufsey and Claiborne Wilson Lufsey, and her daughter, Alice Louise Bryant....
Jacquelynn Westendorf
Jun 19, 2012
JacqueLynn Frances Westendorf, 69, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents; John and Marilynn Madden. She is survived by her loving husband; Thomas F. Westendorf, one son; Karl J. Westendorf and his wife, Kristi, one daughter; Cynthia Ann Blue, three brothers; Andrew Madden, Daniel Madden, Dennis Madden, one sister; Claire Reid,...
J. Mavor
Jun 19, 2012
James Harville Mavor, 87, of Waverly passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home. Born on April 16, 1925, he was the son of the late James and Louise Harville Mavor. He was a lifelong resident of Waverly where he was a watch maker by trade and owned and operated James Mavor Jeweler and Mavorâ??s Department Store. He...
Edith Lufsey
Jun 19, 2012
Edith â??Beaâ? Vaughan Lufsey, 97, of Petersburg, widow of Howard Wilson Lufsey, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A lifelong resident of Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Burgess and Loney Faison Vaughan. Mrs. Lufsey was also preceded in death by her infant sons, Howard Nelson Lufsey and Claiborne Wilson Lufsey, and her daughter, Alice Louise Bryant....
Ethel Bailey
Jun 19, 2012
Ethel Edwards Bailey, 90, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Born in Surry County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Wilma James Edwards. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel B. Billups (Jimmy), Marie B. Williams (John), Cindy B. Chappell (Wayne), and Juanita Bailey Hacker; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was...
Jr., B.
Jun 19, 2012
Junius Brownley Cox, Jr. passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Junius Brownley & Audrey Williams Cox and a brother, Thomas David Cox. Brownley was a graduate of Waverly High School, Class of 1950, served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953, assistant cashier at the Bank of Waverly from...
Paul Miller
Jun 18, 2012
Paul Milton Miller, 61, of Hopewell, VA originally of White Sulphur Springs, WV passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012 at Johnston Willis Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Miller is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Milton Miller and Gertie Hall Toothman. He is...
Laura Mcmillan
Jun 18, 2012
Laura Sodi McMillan, 81, of Petersburg, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Arezzo, Italy and the daughter of the late Otello Sodi and Filomena Randelli. Laura was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Neal D. McMillan; one daughter, Michelle M. McMillan; one son, John P. McMillan...
Joan Eanes
Jun 18, 2012
Joan Ellene Eanes, 90, a resident of Lakewood Manor Retirement Community and former resident of Ettrick, VA, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Hamilton and Hilda Pond Eanes. Mrs. Eanes graduated from Petersburg High School in 1939. She attended Mary Washington College for two years and went on to graduate from the...
Richard Clarke
Jun 17, 2012
Richard Daniel Clarke, 65, of Disputanta, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Clarke and son Joe E. Clarke. He was an employee with Blueprint Automation, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christine L.K. Clarke...
Wilbert Jones
Jun 17, 2012
Wilbert Jones, 82, of Hopewell, Virginia passed away in his home on Sunday, June 17, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Earline Jones; brother, Edward Bynum Jones; three sons, Wilbert Jones, Jr., Earl Jones, and Clent Jones; two daughters, Monica Culpepper and Treavor Jones; 7 grandchildren, Amber Culpepper, Jayda Culpepper, Aaron Culpepper, Pashion Jones, Taurean Jones, Taylor Culpepper,...
Beatrice Payne
Jun 17, 2012
Beatrice Jewel Payne, 91, of Chester passed away in her home Friday, June 15, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, James John Uttley and Addie Gertie Moore Uttley; her first husband of 29 years, Willie L. Reiners; second husband of 28 years, David A Payne; son, Lester N. Reiners; daughter, Beatrice J. Sadler; two grandsons, Damon C....
Wilbert Jones
Jun 17, 2012
Wilbert Jones, 82, of Hopewell, Virginia passed away in his home on Sunday, June 17, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Earline Jones; brother, Edward Bynum Jones; three sons, Wilbert Jones, Jr., Earl Jones, and Clent Jones; two daughters, Monica Culpepper and Treavor Jones; 7 grandchildren, Amber Culpepper, Jayda Culpepper, Aaron Culpepper, Pashion Jones, Taurean Jones, Taylor Culpepper,...
Josephine Blake
Jun 14, 2012
Josephine Frances Blake, 63, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church for 29 years. Mrs. Blake enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching; and she loved shopping. She especially liked spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Blake is survived by her husband, Charles Blake; son, Kevin Hamel and his wife,...
Helen Bowles
Jun 13, 2012
Helen Minetree Bowles, age 95, of Chester, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 after a long struggle with dementia. She was a former executive secretary for 25 years to the Superintendent of Schools of Chesterfield County. She also served as secretary to the County School Board for most of that time. She was well known throughout the...
