Local obituaries for
Betty Louise Best
Aug 31, 2025
Betty Louise Best, 78, a native of Colonial Heights but recent resident of Chester, VA, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.
She was born March 23, 1947, to the late Jack Lebo Best and Louise Marie Robinson Best. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Jackson Best, Sr.; nephews, Harvey Jackson Best, Jr. and Steven Patrick Best; and...
Rowena Laura Carter
Aug 31, 2025
Rowena Laura Carter, 83, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born in Ironwood, MI, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Lillian Guglielmotto. In addition to her parents; she was predeceased by her devoted and loving husband of 36 years, Bernard Levi Carter; and her precious pets, Dusty, Starboarder, Lefty, and Tangy.
Rowena was a 1981...
Rebecca Faye Hewitt
Aug 27, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Faye Hewitt, 80, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born in Radford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Ishmael and Grace Earles Conner; and was also preceded in death by her brother, David Conner. In her younger years, Becky had attended Radford University and enjoyed playing tennis. She had a love...
Arlinda Mondejar
Aug 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arlinda Mondejar, who passed away at the age of 77. Arlinda was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Facunda Millan. She is survived by her two sons, Gerald Mondejar and Donald Mondejar and wife, Dorreen; six...
Stewart Lee Cole
Aug 24, 2025
Stewart Lee Cole, 88, of Chester, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Robert and Ella Cole; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Cole "Bubba"; and his son-in-law, Paul Edwards. Mr. Cole enjoyed woodworking, gardening, landscaping, was an avid fisherman and one of...
Kenneth Ray McCormick
Aug 23, 2025
Kenneth Ray McCormick, 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on August 23, 2025.
He was the son of the late James Hilton and Lura Dean McCormick. He loved fishing, hunting, farm animals, watching old western movies, sipping on a cold one, and listening to old country music. He was a loving father and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded...
Maurice Wesley Belcher, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
Maurice Wesley "Wes" Belcher, Jr., 62, of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Wesley "Monty" Belcher, Sr.; his brother, Steve Belcher; and special friend, Rick Mosher.
Wes loved his family and spending time with them from his childhood throughout his life. He knew no strangers and was always eager to...
Anthony Keith Hatcher
Aug 21, 2025
Anthony Keith Hatcher, 64, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born to William and Sarah "Kitty" Hatcher in Kinston, NC. He is preceded in death by his father, William Hatcher; and his grandmother, Rebecca Seymour. He is survived by his mother, Sarah "Kitty" Hatcher; his brother, William Dennis Hatcher; and his sister, Angela Maria Hatcher. The family is...
Barbara Peele Higginbotham
Aug 21, 2025
Barbara Peele Higginbotham, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born to the late Wilbert and Gertrude Peele in Richmond, VA.
She loved her garden and spent many hours in the sun and rain. She was a master gardener and volunteered her services to Chesterfield County for many years. She loved to work hard and she retired first...
Nancy Kight McLaughlin
Aug 21, 2025
Nancy Kight McLaughlin, 80, of Chester, VA, formerly of Clifton, VA, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born in Palm Beach, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Brigadier General (Ret.) Richard T. Kight, USAF, and June Kight. Nancy had an adventurous spirit and loved spending time outdoors, and she loved to garden. Nancy enjoyed going RV'ing with her...
Lelia LeMaster Winn
Aug 20, 2025
Lelia LeMaster Winn, age 88, passed away on August 20, 2025. She was born in Hopewell, VA, to Matthew Munford and Susie Munford. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 51 years, Andy LeMaster; and her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Winn; her daughters, Maria Baker (Claude) and Kelly Rigsby (Lloyd); her stepchildren, Diane Sweat...
Richard McIlwaine Thackston, Jr.
Aug 18, 2025
Richard McIlwaine Thackston, Jr., "Dick", was born on May 27, 1942, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. Thackston and Hazel Gay Collins Thackston; sisters, Betty Jean Irving Whitt and Annie Marie Thackston Doughty; half-brother, Carol Thackston; and granddaughter, Katie Elizabeth Thackston. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty...
William Zimmerman
Aug 18, 2025
William "Bill" Zimmerman, 60, of Sutherland, VA, died August 18, 2025. Bill was born in Niagara Falls, New York, and moved to Richmond, Virginia, when he was in middle school, where he met the love of his life, his wife, Louisa "Lisa" Atkins Zimmerman, when they were teenage neighbors. They married 39 years ago and built their family and home...
Robert C. Andrews
Aug 18, 2025
Robert C. Andrews, 86, of Chester, VA, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Calvin and Shirley Andrews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Andrews.
Robert retired from the Richmond Times Dispatch after over 30 years of service. He is survived by...
Dana Conrecode
Aug 13, 2025
Dana Conrecode, 42, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2025. Born on August 3, 1983, to Bonnie Conrecode and the late Edward J. Conrecode, Jr., Dana was an outgoing and vibrant soul whose infectious spirit and love for life touched everyone she met. Dana was a dedicated waitress, lawn care professional, and skilled all-around craftsperson, known for...
Rose Elko Uzel
Aug 12, 2025
Rose Elko Uzel, 94, of South Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1931, in a farmhouse off Woodpecker Road in Chesterfield County, VA, to the late Michael J. Sr. and Mary Hanzlik Elko. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Benjamin T. Uzel, Sr.; her sister, Mary Elko, DC;...
Frances Maldonado Rios
Aug 12, 2025
It is with both heavy hearts and quiet joy that we share that our mother, Frances Maldonado Rios, 77, of Chesterfield, VA, went home to be with our Lord on August 12, 2025. Born and raised in Austin, TX, Mom was the cherished daughter of Francisco and Jesusa Maldonado. Though we grieve, we are comforted knowing she is truly happy...
Teresa Byrd Morgan
Aug 12, 2025
Teresa Byrd Morgan, 69, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on August 12, 2025. Born on November 7, 1955, in Charleston, SC, to Monroe and Ada Byrd, Teresa lived a life of dedication to her family, profession, community, and church.
Teresa earned her B.S. from the University of Central Florida in 1984, and her J.D. from the University of Florida in 1987....
Robert Wayne Parker
Aug 11, 2025
Robert Wayne Parker, 80, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Edna Parker.
Robert grew up in Walnut Hill, and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1962. He then ran track at Campbell College in North Carolina and often hitchhiked back and forth during school breaks. Robert then...
Elaine Wendy Friedman
Aug 9, 2025
Elaine Wendy Friedman, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to Herbert and Helen Solomon, Wendy was the devoted wife of Frank Robert Friedman for 59 years. Wendy was the loving mother of Jodi Lynn Friedman Woods and her cherished son-in-law, James Patrick Woods. She was the sister of the...
