Local obituaries for
Raymond Swinton
Nov 6, 2008
Raymond Michael Swinton, 71 of Prince George County died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Swinton, served many years in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam. Rising through the ranks, he obtained the rank of Lt. Col. Following his military service, he continued to serve his country as a Dept. of the Army Civilian, retiring from...
Carlton Sr. Harris
Nov 5, 2008
Carlton L. Harris Sr., age 69, of Chester, a devoted husband, father and grandfather went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother Lily Anderson, and father Edward C. Harris. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bea Harris; daughter, Tina Andrews and partner, John Childress; son,...
Bette Donati
Nov 5, 2008
Bette Anne Donati, age 72, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert B. and Grace E. Gary. She was a beloved wife to her husband Harry and a home maker for 55 years. Bette Anne is survived by her loving husband, Harry J. Donati Sr.;...
Derrick Smith
Nov 3, 2008
Derrick Vinson Smith, age 21, of Enon, VA, died on Saturday, November 1, 2008. He was born in Fresno, CA. Derrick was a loving husband and father, and worked with the Mazda remanufacturing plant as a head line technician. He was a decorated rider in AMA cross country, and a former state champion in the 250cc class. Derrick was an...
Dorothy Johnson
Nov 3, 2008
Windsor, Virginia Dorothy Mary Johnson, of Windsor, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. Born November 16, 1924, in Syracuse NY, she was the daughter of the late John Andrew and Suzanne Fedorjak Pyatac. She was the widow of Gordon Raymond Johnson. Mrs. Johnson lived in Syracuse NY from 1924 to 1942 and in New Hartford...
Sr., T. Jenkins
Nov 3, 2008
Millard Thomas Jenkins, Sr., 78, of Claremont was reunited with the love of his life of 60 years, Joan, on Monday, November 3, 2008. Millard is survived by his children, Millard â??Butchâ? T. Jenkins, Jr., Sandra Grant and husband, Buck and Constance â??Connieâ? Tucker and husband, Louis; grandchildren, Bobby Cox, Kimberly Wilder, Louis Tucker, Donna Temple, Mike Tucker, Brenda Sadler,...
Jr., V. Stephenson
Nov 3, 2008
Ivor, Virginia Edgar Vick Stephenson, Jr., died on Sunday, November 2, 2008, after a long illness. Born December 5, 1920, in the Berlin community of Southampton County, he was the son of Edgar Vick and Eleanor Daughtrey Stephenson and a lifelong resident of Ivor. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ellen Hudgins Stephenson, and three children: Julia...
Shirley Slaughter
Nov 3, 2008
Shirley Jean Bishop Slaughter, 71, of Dinwiddie, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 03, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Celia â??Frenchâ? Maitland Bishop Ozmore and John Alfred Bishop of Dinwiddie. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Joseph Leonard Slaughter; a son, Leonard Wayne Slaughter; five brothers; and...
George Harrison
Nov 2, 2008
George Franklin Harrison, 63, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 2, 2008, after an illness of six months. He was born in Petersburg, VA, and resided in Matoaca for most of his adult life. He was the son of the late Roy T. and Grace Whitby Harrison of Petersburg. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...
Alma Price
Nov 2, 2008
Alma Dunn Price, 90 of Sussex died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Sussex County and daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Lena Humphries Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin P. Price, daughter Barbara P. Siena, sister Margaret D. Hogwood and brother Joseph T. Dunn, Jr. She was a...
Lydia Williams
Nov 1, 2008
Lydia Virostek Williams, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 01, 2008, after a brief illness. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her family and the Lord unconditionally. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jesse A. Williams, Sr. Also surviving are her four children, six grandchildren, and their families. Her son, Jesse A....
Lc Worley
Oct 31, 2008
L.C. Worley, 68, of Petersburg died Friday, October 31, 2008. He was born in Alabama the son of the late William M. and Emily Ziglar Worley. Mr. Worley was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years and then later from Defense General Supply Center after 20 years in maintenance. He was also a member of the American Legion Post...
Josephine Logan
Oct 30, 2008
Josephine Price Logan, 97, of Colonial Heights, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday October 29, 2008. She was predeceased by her parents John Henry & Annie Berkley Price, husband, Ernest L. Logan of Colonial Heights, sister; Frances P. McKenney of Stony Creek, and Rosa P. Smith of Dinwiddie. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and loved...
George Crowder
Oct 30, 2008
George W. Crowder, 88, of Colonial Heights passed away Thursday October 30, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents; William Oakes & Mary King Crowder, brother; William A. Crowder, sister; Mildred C. Bowen, brother; Morriss Beckwith Crowder. Mr. Crowder was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men of Highland. Mr. Crowder retired from Dupont in...
Tinnie Reekes
Oct 30, 2008
Tinnie Reekes, 78, of Chesterfield passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Sterling T. Reekes, Sr. and Annie Moore Reekes. Tinnie was a member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church in Chesterfield County. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Dunsmore and husband, Chuck; granddaughter, Candace Stearns and husband, Michael; grandson, Jeremy Kerns and wife,...
Mellie Cassidy
Oct 29, 2008
Mellie Dale Cassidy, 96, of Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Born in Duplin County, NC on April 24, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Beulah Henderson Dale. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and her main interest was her home and family. Mrs. Cassidy was preceded in death by her husband of...
Jr., Soney J. Pierce
Oct 28, 2008
Rev. Soney J. Pierce, Jr. walked through the valley of the shadow of death on October 28, 2008. He always said that where there is a shadow there has to be a light, and that light is Jesus Christ the light of the word. He often honored South Norfolk High School as the foundation for his education. Feeling his call...
Alma O'Berry
Oct 28, 2008
Wakefield Alma L. Oâ??Berry, 93, of Wakefield, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. Born September 29, 1915 in Nansemond County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Riddick and Hettie Daughtrey Lassiter. She was the widow of John H. Oâ??Berry who died in 1972. Mrs. Oâ??Berry was a talented, loving person and worked all...
Margaret Mcallister
Oct 28, 2008
Margaret Armstrong Birchett McAllister, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. McAllister spent many years volunteering in the community. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian church, where she sang in the chancel choir, she enjoyed being a member of the Womanâ??s Club of Hopewell for over 55 years, was a lifetime member of...
Jr., J. Luch
Oct 27, 2008
Wakefield, VA Charles John Luch, Jr., 70, of Wakefield, passed away Monday, October, 27, 2008 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. Born on July 5, 1938 in Crabapple OH, he was the son of the late Charles John Luch, Sr. and Lela Hinkle Luch. He was retired from Beltline Railroad after 32 years of service. He had a passion for...
