Local obituaries for
Shirley Owen Pride
Jun 8, 2024
S. Owen Pride of Cordele passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Crisp Regional Hospital at the age of 93. Born in Chesterfield County, VA, he was the son of the late Norman Augustus Pride and Florence Adelaide Varnier Pride. He was educated in Colonial Heights and Petersburg Public Schools and attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. He was...
Elizabeth Ann Walton
Jun 8, 2024
With a spirit of strength and a heart full of love, Elizabeth Ann Walton passed away on June 8, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born in Hopewell, Virginia in 1944, Ann grew up to be the quiet strength of her family, a constant source of comfort and support for those around her....
Lloyd Collins Edwards
Jun 6, 2024
Lloyd Collins Edwards, 93, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born in Hope Mills, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Katherine Edwards; and his seven siblings. He is survived by his four children, Lloyd Phillip Edwards, of Hector, New York, Cathy Myers, of Linden, Virginia, Anthony Michael...
Janet Hatfield Cline
Jun 6, 2024
Janet H. Cline, 80, of Petersburg, VA, passed June 6, 2024. Born and raised in Horsepen, WV, she was the daughter of Layton and Edna Hatfield. She is survived by her one true love and Husband of 62 years, James "Jimmy" W. Cline; beloved son, Kevin T. Cline; "second son", Donald E. Butler; and adoring sisters, Judy Hatfield and Wanda...
Beverly Ann Barker
Jun 4, 2024
Beverly Anne Barker, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, James Van Holt Barker and mother, Elizabeth Gay Barker. She is survived by her two sisters, Betty Price, husband, George and Gracie Barker, wife, Elizabeth. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home of Chester, VA. Family...
Charles Edward Whigham
Jun 3, 2024
Our Charles Edward Whigham, journeyed from this world with a detour in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, before he landed in heaven, on June 3, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and faithful dogs. An adventure-seeker, rebel, and brilliant polymath, he joined the Air Corps and served during the Korean War. He then studied Political Science and History at...
Emma Gay Davis
Jun 2, 2024
Emma Gay Davis, 82, of Prince George, VA, was surrounded by loved ones when she went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. She was born May 25, 1942, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Sarah Harrison Gay and James Edward Gay, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Weaver "Dave" Davis; a brother,...
Craig Lee Warfield
Jun 1, 2024
Craig Lee Warfield, 56 of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away June 1, 2024. Born in Lansing, MI, and raised in Marion, MI, he was the son of the late William and Lulamay Warfield. He was a loving husband, father, friend, and brother. Craig was a veteran of the Army and served from 1985 - 1993 as a Chemical Operations Specialist....
Carol Mitchem Lowe
Jun 1, 2024
Carol Mitchem Lowe, 82, of Hopewell, died June 1, 2024. Born and raised in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Bette Mitchem. Mrs. Lowe worked as an OR Tech for 42 years at John Randolph Hospital (now Tri Cities). After retiring she was able to spend time with her husband, Ed, and her family. In...
Jacqueline Thacker Simmons
May 31, 2024
Jacqueline Thacker Simmons, from Disputanta, VA, affectionately known as Jacqui, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, in Petersburg, VA, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Marie and John Harwood Thacker, Jr. on February 23, 1940, in Petersburg, she was a beacon of light and warmth in the community she dearly loved after returning home to Disputanta in 2007....
Jeffrey Lynn Kather
May 31, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Kather, 68, was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and raised in McDonald, Ohio. He was a resident of Hopewell, Virginia, and died on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Henrico Doctors' Hospital, after a brief battle with ALS. He was the son of the late James and Charlotte (Grove) Kather. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James...
Robert Roch Ward
May 31, 2024
Robert Roch Ward, 73, of Chesterfield, VA, died Friday, May 31, 2024. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Chesterfield, VA, for the last 25 years. He graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1972, with a B.S. in Chemistry. He worked at E.I.DuPont...
Edward Brock Carraway
May 31, 2024
Edward Brock Carraway, 67, passed away on May 31, 2024, in the village of Buxton, NC, where he found peace and felt at home. Born on July 4, 1956, in Hopewell, VA, Eddie's life was marked by his love for God, his love of family, and his passion for fishing. Eddie is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years,...
Virginia Merle Elder
May 30, 2024
The Abundant Feast Virginia Merle (b., Myrl) Loftis Elder (February 12, 1931 - May 30, 2024) Merle Elder was the diamond-hard result of the Great Depression, epitomizing home economics students at her alma mater, McKenney High School. She created picture-perfect box-pleated wool skirts and delicious homemade meals of yeast rolls, fried pork chops, fried oysters, ham, butter beans and corn,...
Karl Edward Doersch
May 30, 2024
Karl Edward Doersch, 68, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred "Millie"; his wife, Genevieve "Jenny"; his daughter, Susan; and by his brother, Mark. He is survived by his sons, David, Thomas "T.J.", and Kyle; daughter-in-law, Brooke; his father, Kirt; his brother, Eric; stepmother, Patricia; and sister-in-law, Michele....
Neil R. Spain
May 30, 2024
Neil R. "Sonny" Spain, age 93, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Petersburg, Virginia; went to be with his Lord and Savior and his deceased family on May 30, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1930, in Petersburg, Virginia, to James Neal Spain and Bernice Cornett Spain. Sonny was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Frances S. Lingerfelt. He...
Madison Nicole Mann
May 29, 2024
Madison Nicole Mann (Maddie), 25, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024. She was born against all odds and expectations, gracing the world with her joyous presence on February 6, 1999, in Chesterfield, Virginia, to her devoted parents, Michael and Jamie Mann. Maddie loved life and people. Music made her light shine brighter, and she enjoyed attending concerts. She loved...
Christian Giovanni Gotay-Rivera
May 29, 2024
Christian Giovanni Gotay-Rivera, 40, of Colonial Heights, VA, tragically passed away on May 29, 2024. Christian was born in Puerto Rico and resided in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Mr. Gotay-Rivera graduated from Hopewell High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Christian's passions included riding his motorcycle, beach days, outdoor adventures, and making memories with those he loved. He was...
Nancy Herndon
May 29, 2024
Nancy Hawthorne Herndon, 88, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Everett and Velva Ross Hawthorne and was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Albert Herndon, Jr. Mrs. Herndon retired from C&P Telephone Company after 30+ years of service. She will be remembered...
Anne Cashell Malcolmson
May 28, 2024
Anne Cashell Malcolmson, 82, of N. Chesterfield, died on May 28, 2024. She was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Jack Sharpless and Eleanor E.S. Cashell. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Bruce Robert Malcolmson. Anne was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She...
