Local obituaries for
Thomas M. Strickland, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Thomas M. "Mack" Strickland, Jr., of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on October 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Thomas Strickland, Sr. and Florine Strickland. He was a loving husband of 38 years to Janice Strickland and "father" to his beloved dog, Amber. Mack...
The Reverend James Russell Traylor
Oct 16, 2025
The Reverend James Russell Traylor, 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on October 16, 2025. Born in Ettrick, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Churchill Traylor, Jr. and Lucille Wilson Cain Traylor. He was a 1957 graduate of Petersburg High school, a 1967 graduate of the College of William and Mary, and attended the Marshall Wythe School of Law there. He was admitted...
Carolyn Elizabeth Wilson
Oct 16, 2025
Carolyn Elizabeth Wilson (known as Kay and Aunt Kay to many) passed away peacefully at home with her children Beth, Barbara, and Tom close by her side. Left with loving memories of their Grandma Carolyn are Matthew, Jennifer, Jacob, Sara, Rachel, and Ryan along with their children, Corey, Lane, Walker, Ragnar, and Anna Jo. She is also survived by her...
Nicole Marie Martin Millis
Oct 15, 2025
Nicole "Niki" Marie Martin Millis, 52, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away October 15, 2025. Born in Hopewell, VA, raised in Enon, VA, she was the daughter of Debra Rhodes and the late Robert E. Martin, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Cory Millis; son, Dominic Millis; mother and step-father, Debra and Bob Rhodes; brother, Shannon Martin;...
Margaret Edwards Swinson
Oct 14, 2025
Margaret Edwards Swinson was born on December 21, 1932, in Wayne County, North Carolina. She passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at the age of 92 in Chesterfield, Virginia, of natural causes.
Margaret married her high school sweetheart and was happily married for 55 years. Three children were born of the marriage and she dedicated her life to creating a...
Virginia A. Goodrich
Oct 13, 2025
Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, Virginia A. Goodrich; loving and devoted wife and mother, beloved "Nan" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and friend to all whose lives she touched; was called home on October 13, 2025.
There to meet her are her parents, Elma and Grover Archer; siblings, Myrtle, Grover, and Garland; her husband, Bobby Goodrich; son, Robbie Goodrich;...
Billy Lee Crutchfield, Jr.
Oct 12, 2025
Billy Lee Crutchfield, Jr., of Prince George, VA, died October 12, 2025. Raised in South Hill, VA, he was the son of late Lou Ella and Billy Crutchfield, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice Price Crutchfield; daughter, Mary Beth Crutchfield, of Richmond, VA; son, Mark Crutchfield, of Prince George, VA; daughter-in-law, Allison Crutchfield; and granddaughters,...
Jean L. Harvey
Oct 10, 2025
Jean L. Harvey, 84, of Richmond, VA, passed away on October 10, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Arthur and Ida Leitner; she is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold R. Harvey, Jr.; and her brother-in-law, Steve Harvey.
Jean taught English at Meadowbrook High School for four years and always enjoyed seeing her former students in...
Reverend Emmett Richard Walker, Sr.
Oct 8, 2025
Reverend Emmett Richard Walker, Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Sutherland, Virginia. Born on March 10, 1944, in Mecklenburg, Virginia, he lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep connection to the outdoors.
Emmett was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and spiritual leader whose life was marked by unwavering dedication to those he loved...
Donald Milos Wells, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Donald Milos Wells, Jr., passionately known as "Donnie" passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52, on October 8, 2025, at Southside Regional Hospital in Petersburg, VA. He was born February 26, 1973, in Petersburg, VA, to Donald Milos Wells, Sr. and Brenda Grinstead Wells. He's preceded in death by his grandparents, James H. Grinstead and Colleen J. Grinstead and...
John Alexander Marion III
Oct 4, 2025
John Alexander Marion III, age 81, of York, South Carolina, went to the Lord on October 4, 2025, after a long illness. He was being cared for by the Battlefield Healthcare Center in Petersburg, Virginia. He resided in Petersburg for many years after traveling and working abroad and in the local area.
He was born in Washington, D.C., on January 26,...
Richard Warren Satterwhite
Oct 4, 2025
Richard "Rick" Warren Satterwhite, 71, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Saturday, October, 4, 2025. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Charles B. Satterwhite; mother, Katholeen R. Beck (Jack); and his sister, Katherine S. Thomas.
Rick retired from Reynolds Metal after 33 years of service.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Brigitte Satterwhite; children, Kenneth W. Satterwhite (Jennifer), Matthew...
Ralph Allan Hagy
Oct 4, 2025
Ralph Allan Hagy, 63, passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born to the late James LeeRoy and Alice Lourine Hagy in Richmond, VA. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Alicyn Marie Strickland; granddaughter, Stephanie Hagy; and his ex-wife, Debbie Daley.
He loved to ride Harleys and tear down the road. Otherwise, he could be found sitting on his...
Frances Gibbs Allen
Oct 3, 2025
Frances Gibbs Allen, 73, passed away on October 3, 2025.
Born to the late Wayne Gibbs and Frances Phillips, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, AW Gibbs, Randy Gibbs, and Sandy Gibbs; and her son, James Allen III.
Frances was born in Farmville, VA, and was a retired Chesterfield Guidance Counselor.
She is survived by her loving...
Linda K. Andrews
Oct 1, 2025
Mrs. Linda K. Andrews, 82, of Carson, Virginia, passed away on October 1, 2025.
Born in Meadow Creek, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in North Dinwiddie, Virginia.
Linda is survived by her sister, Karen Bostic; her daughters, Kelly Andrews and Stephanie Bass; and her grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Andrews.
She will...
Elizabeth Camm Neblett
Oct 1, 2025
Elizabeth Camm Neblett passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Petersburg, Virginia, after a brief illness. She was 64 years old.
Elizabeth was raised in Hopewell, Virginia, and spent many years in Chesterfield County, where she enjoyed a life filled with warmth, creativity, and enduring friendships. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Rives Neblett and Mary Nelson...
Christopher Osborne
Sep 30, 2025
Christopher Osborne, 51, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late William Osborne and Sidney Walker, in North Carolina. He is also preceded in death by his brother, David Osborne. He is survived by his loving wife, Carrie Osborne; daughter, Brittney Rose; son, Joshua Young; his parents-in-law, Patty...
Florence Julia Watts Tunstall
Sep 29, 2025
Florence Julia Watts Tunstall (1927-2025) passed away September 29, 2025, at her residence of Petersburg Home for Ladies.
Mrs. Tunstall was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hope Tunstall. She was the eldest of three children born to the late Frank Fields Watts and Julia Askew Turner Watts Jones. She was also preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Frank...
Belva Jane Madore
Sep 28, 2025
Belva Jane Madore, 87, of Hillsville and Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025.
She was daughter of the late Benjamin Sr. and Helen Turner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Turner; sister, Linda Lee (John R.); and her adored dog, Tigger.
Belva was passionate about spending time with her family, classic country music, reading, NASCAR,...
Annette Griffis Mincey
Sep 28, 2025
Annette Griffis Mincey, 84, of Lake Gaston, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Berrien County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Lessie Samuel and Mamie Asbell Griffis; and was also preceded in death by six siblings, Hugh Griffis, Robert Griffis, Marjorie Johnson, Allene Touchton, L.S. Griffis, Jr., and Henry Griffis. Raised in South Georgia...
