Local obituaries for
Mary Whitehurst
Nov 24, 2008
Mary Jane Stanton Whitehurst, 96, of Petersburg passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008. Born in McKenney, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Lamar Stanton and Lillie May Adams Stanton; husband, Julius Amos Whitehurst; brother, William Lamar Stanton; and her sister, Mabel Virginia Jackson. Mary was an active member of West End Baptist Church. She worked at...
William Phipps
Nov 23, 2008
William James Phipps, 85 died peacefully at home Sunday morning, November 23, 2008 with the love of his family. He was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, graduating from McKenney High School then attending University of Richmond. His career was in the lumber business, working with McCoy Lumber, Greensboro, N.C.; Ezell Lumber Company, Lawrenceville, VA; and lastly as manager of...
Sr. A. Vairo
Nov 23, 2008
Louis Anthony â??Tonyâ? Vairo, Sr., 50, of Matoaca, left this earthly home with his loving wife Shirley â??Melindaâ? Vairo by his side, to join his mother Barbara Ann Vairo in heaven on Sunday, November 23, 2008. In addition to his wife Tony is survived by his son Louis A. Vairo, Jr.; step-daughter Angel Trump; step-son Joshua Trump; father Lawrence C....
Jane Lackey
Nov 22, 2008
Jane Hartness Dudley Lackey, of Petersburg, Virginia, died Saturday, November 22, 2008. She was the daughter of the late John Gordon Dudley, Jr. and Maybelle Hartness Dudley of Shelby, NC. In addition to Shelby High School, Mrs. Lackey attended Peace and Limestone Colleges. She is survived by the Rev. Dr. Boston M. Lackey, Jr.; her son Boston M. Lackey, III...
Carlton Nunnally
Nov 22, 2008
Carlton M. Nunnally, Sr., 87, of DeWitt, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008. Born in Dinwiddie, he was the son of the late Wyatt B. and Ida Mae Ogburn Nunnally. Mr. Nunnally served in the U. S. Army, 2nd Armored Division â??Hell on Wheelsâ?, under Gen. George Patton, during WWII. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He...
Irvin Pardoe
Nov 22, 2008
Msgt. Retired Irvin W. Pardoe, Saturday November 22, 2008 at John Randolph Hospital. He was the son of the late Irvin H. & Dorothy Dockey Pardoe. Irvin was retired from the United States Air Force, was a veteran of the US Navy, served during the Cubin Missile Crisis and Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years,...
William Pritchett
Nov 21, 2008
William Woodliff Pritchett, III â??Tootieâ?, passed away at his home with his family and friends Friday, November 21, 2008. A native of Petersburg, Tootie was the son of the late William W., Jr. and Charlotte Lockett Pritchett. He retired from Wyeth Pharmaceutical Company after 30 years of service. He is survived by his children, William W. Pritchett, IV and wife,...
Betty Roberts
Nov 21, 2008
Betty Carter Roberts, 73, of Dinwiddie, widow of Norman E. Roberts, Jr., died Friday, November 21, 2008. She was born in Moneta, Virginia the daughter of the late James W. and Mary Martin Mayhew. In addition, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Roberts was a retired employee of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. and...
William Gilliam
Nov 21, 2008
William Pete Gilliam of Richmond entered eternal life on November 21, 2008. He was born in Louisburg, NC, the son of the late Walter William and Betty Bartholomew Gilliam. Mr. Gilliam was a tool and die maker with Reynolds Metals for 35 years and a Deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gilliam; two...
Hattie Nimmo
Nov 21, 2008
Hattie Virginia â??Sissyâ? Murdock Nimmo, 87, of Petersburg, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008. Born in Chesterfield County, she was the daughter of the late Ashby Guy and Viola Butler Murdock. She was a member and former organist at Believers Christian Fellowship in Ford, VA. Mrs. Nimmo was preceded in death by a daughter, Viola Lynne Nimmo; great-grandson, Jeremiah; three...
Nannie Rhoney
Nov 20, 2008
Zuni Nannie Lou Deans Rhoney, 67, a resident of Zuni, died Thursday, November 20, 2008. Born on February 25, 1941 in Selma, NC she was the daughter the late Ohnie H. and Hattie Lucille Page Deans. She was an active member of Faith Baptist Church and served as church pianist for many years. She also served in the Sunday School...
Edrys Rines
Nov 20, 2008
On August 19, 1939, a baby girl, Edrys Faye Studley was born to George and Donella (McNeal) Studley. She was predeceased by her parents, grandparents, her husband Mansfield, and daughter; Cindy Jean. Edrys attended school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High in 1957-the last class to graduate that school. Edrys married and left for Virginia...
John Flowers
Nov 19, 2008
John A. Flowers, 71, of Matoaca, was born November 13, 1937 and died November 19, 2008 after extensive treatment for signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. He was predeceased by his parents Willie R. â??Buddy â?? Flowers and Mary Duell Flowers; his step-father Grover T. â??Jackâ? Flowers; and his sister Jeanine F. Parr. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer F. Honn...
Georgia Talbot
Nov 19, 2008
Georgia F. Talbot, 83, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on November 17, 2008. Ms. Talbot was born in Opelousas, LA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Verlie Carroll Ortego. She was also preceded in death by her husband James F. Talbot, Sr. Ms.Talbot was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother to many. She is survived by five children,...
Jr. L. Mayes
Nov 19, 2008
Frederick Larry (Ricky) Mayes, Jr. of Richmond died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his residence. He was a security-doorman for Alley Katz. He is survived by his parents, Frederick L. and Betty Mozingo Mayes , a brother, Paul Anthony Mayes and wife Krisann Sue , a niece, Abby Mayes and nephew, Andrew Mayes, all of Chester and four aunts,four uncles...
Judy Wells
Nov 18, 2008
Judy Ellen Adkins Wells, of Petersburg, was born June 23, 1955 and died November 18, 2008 at her residence. She lived life to the fullest, was employed over 30 years in various states with the Waffle House Restaurants. She was also employed as a construction worker in Killeen, TX for several years and always had a smile on her face...
Thomas Jones
Nov 18, 2008
Thomas R. Jones, 85, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2008. Mr. Jones was a longtime member of Kingsland Baptist Church and the A.F. and A.M. Masonic Lodge # 345, Richmond. He was retired from Dupont Film Plant, Chesterfield, after 36 years of dedicated service. Mr. Jones loved to fish and to grow things...
Gladys Nussey
Nov 17, 2008
Gladys Allen Nussey passed away November 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph William Nussey. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jacobs and her husband, Lloyd of Charlottesville and Linda Crocker and her husband, Jack of Petersburg. Her spirit lives on in her four grandchildren, Cindy Shiel of Chesterfield, Amanda Ash...
Winona Harshman
Nov 17, 2008
Winona Etholine Harshman, 84, of Hopewell, died Sunday, November 16, 2008. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kenneth Harshman. She is survived by a daughter, Donna H. Holmes and a grandson, Paul Lee Holmes, both of Hopewell, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday,...
Bonnie Reese
Nov 17, 2008
Bonnie Yates Reese, 45, of Chesterfield, passed away on November 16, 2008. She was born in South Boston, VA, the daughter of the late Lucias and Barbara Yancey Ray. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Martin â??Martyâ? Reese of Chesterfield; step-children, Shannon Locklear and husband, Jason and Joey Reese, all of Jacksonville, North Carolina; a brother, Danny Ray and...
