Local obituaries for
John David Jones, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
John David Jones, Jr., 64, of Chester, VA, died August 8, 2025. He was born in Arkadelphia, AR, to John D. Jones, Sr., and the late Velma Kirksey Jones. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Michelle Virginia Franklin Jones; sons, John D. Jones III and Shane F. Jones; and daughter, Robyn A. Jones, aka Kimberly. Also, by...
Melody Miller Kittell
Aug 8, 2025
Melody Miller Kittell, 62, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on August 8, 2025.
Born to the late Ivey "Mack" Miller; she is also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Herndon; brother, Mitchell Miller; and her brother-in-law, Steve Ferguson.
Melody was a Meadowbrook High School graduate, who found special interest in playing softball and bingo, and adored the Christmas season. She retired...
Deborah Hart Bridgforth
Aug 6, 2025
Deborah Hart Bridgforth, 70, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born on January 18, 1955, she was the daughter of late W. Louis and Myrtle Hart Bridgforth. She grew up in Farmville, Virginia, and attended Prince Edward Academy. She later worked in the dental healthcare field throughout her career.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Shanna Orr...
Hita Frank Birdsong, Sr.
Aug 6, 2025
Birdsong, Hita Frank, Sr., 83, of Chester, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his late wife of 55 years, Virginia Birdsong; parents, Frank Hita Birdsong and Marian Fernsler; two sons, Michael and Matthew Birdsong; grandson, Brandon Birdsong; and brothers, Morris and Richard Birdsong. Frank loved being a father and grandfather, camping, music, going to the...
Shelia Ann Price
Aug 6, 2025
Shelia Ann Price, passed away peacefully at her home in Chester, Virginia, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was 68 years old.
Shelia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Garry Price; her father, Elmer Day; and her mother, Betty Clark.
Her memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved her, and the number is vast....
Frank Leroy Young
Aug 5, 2025
Frank Leroy Young, a devoted husband, beloved father, supportive brother and uncle, generous neighbor, and friend to many, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was 86 years young and has joined his parents, Walter "Fred" and "Medora" Jane Young in heaven. To his family and friends, he was known as Leroy, to his Navy pals and fellow workers, he...
Katherine Howerton Wells
Aug 4, 2025
Katherine Howerton Wells, 86, of Dewitt, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born on May 1, 1939, in Dinwiddie County, she was the daughter of the late William Wilson "Billy" Howerton and Jessie Alicia Brown Howerton. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Earl Lee "Marlboro Man"...
Nora C. Harry
Aug 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nora C. Harry, who departed this life on August 2, 2025, at the age of 74.
Nora lived a life marked by service, resilience, and strength that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was known for her generous spirit, clever quips, and unwavering commitment to her...
David Ward Rodgers
Jul 30, 2025
David Ward Rodgers, 71, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born in Waynesboro, VA, he was the son of the late Ward and Helen Rodgers; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Vera "Kinny" Hunt; and three brothers, Jesse, Tommy and Henry Rodgers. David enjoyed traveling and hiking in the mountains, taking photos, reading,...
Narci Dell
Jul 28, 2025
Narci Dell, 39, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on July 28, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.Narci was a dedicated teacher with a passion for theater and storytelling. It was this passion that led her to the love of her life, Corey Dell. These high school sweethearts married shortly after Narci graduated from Longwood University with a degree in...
Vanessa Brumfield Harper
Jul 28, 2025
We are heartbroken as we share the loss of our mother, who passed away peacefully in her home on July 28, 2025. She was a devoted wife, cherished daughter, loyal friend, and she fought hard for us all until the very end.
Vanessa Brumfield Harper, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away far too soon, at the age of 60. She was born...
Bobby Sasser
Jul 27, 2025
Bobby Sasser, age 90, passed away on July 27, 2025. Bobby was born to the late Paul Sasser and Stella Sasser. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jane Sasser; his daughter, Janet Myers; and his grandson, Justin Sasser.
Bobby was born and raised on a farm in North Carolina, where he grew up alongside his brother, Preston,...
Richard Russell Cunningham, Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Richard Russell Cunningham, Jr., 68, of Midlothian, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born on March 11, 1957, Richard was the son of the late Richard and Mary Cunningham. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Habansky Cunningham; and their four children, Katie Finn (Brian), Kellyn...
Dr. Totmes Tewfik Reskallah
Jul 25, 2025
Dr. Totmes Tewfik Reskallah, 99, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Fairfax, Virginia. Totmes was born in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, to Tewfik Reskallah and Nazly Basily on February 14, 1926. He attended Cairo University Medical School, where he competed at a championship level in crew as a sculler. He graduated from medical school in 1950. He married Leila Habib...
W. Bryan "Zeek" Pittman
Jul 25, 2025
Walter Bryan Pittman, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away after a short illness on July 25, 2025, at the age of 46, from complications of cancer. He was born in Petersburg, to David Pittman and Barbara Thurston Pittman. Bryan was raised in Petersburg and Dinwiddie and graduated from Dinwiddie High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Long Beach, CA, and...
John Wayne Wyatt
Jul 24, 2025
John Wayne Wyatt, 82, of Enon, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2025.
John was born on December 17, 1942, in Hopewell, Virginia. He graduated from Hopewell High School (1962) and studied at Danville Technical Institute. Following his college studies, he worked as a draftsman for Allied Chemical. John was a devoted deacon and an active member...
Carlton Macon Nunnally, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Carlton Macon Nunnally, Jr., 77, of DeWitt, passed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born on August 5, 1947, in Dinwiddie, VA, was the son of the late Carlton Nunnally, Sr. and Katherine L. Nunnally. He graduated from Sunnyside - McKenney High School in McKenney, VA. Carlton and Joyce Benninghove were married on April 15, 1972, at Rocky Run UMC and together raised...
Elizabeth W. Pinkleton
Jul 23, 2025
Elizabeth W. Pinkleton, "Liz", 95, of Dinwiddie County, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. Williamson and Frances Williamson; her husband of 67 years, W. Franklin Pinkleton; her sister, Dot Barfield; and her brothers, Rudolph Williamson, Arnold Williamson, and Ray Williamson.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Dinwiddie High School and went...
John Arthur Sandow
Jul 20, 2025
It is with a very heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of John Arthur Sandow (O.G.), on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 67 years old. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to anyone who crossed his path.
John was born to Tracy and Mary Sandow on July 9, 1958, in...
Lillie Kennedy
Jul 20, 2025
Lillie Kennedy, 58, of Chester, VA, went to be with her mother and Jacob on July 20, 2025, in heaven. Lillie was a devoted mother to her children and loved her pets. She is survived by her daughters, Tammy, Darlene, and Grace Stewart; grandchildren, Delilah and Remi Stewart; family, Jeff Blankenship, Emily, Donnie, Jeff Jr., Jade, and Gavin. She will...
