Local obituaries for
Mac Arthur Pennell, Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Mac Arthur Pennell, Jr., 60, of Blackstone, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Mac was a giving man, always known for helping and assisting other people. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish and he was known for being a patriot. He adored his dog, Scout. Above all else, family mattered the most to him, and...
Douglas Wayne Eubank
Jun 18, 2025
Douglas Wayne Eubank, 83, of South Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Agnes Eubank; one brother; and two sisters.
Doug enjoyed piddling in his garage, especially spending time fixing lawn mowers and other small engines. He had a love and affinity for all animals, particularly ducks and cats....
Maria Lynne Booth
Jun 14, 2025
Maria Lynne Booth, 71, of Petersburg, passed away on June 14, 2025. Maria was born in Washington, DC. She had a Master's Degree in Nursing and was a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Central State Hospital for 30 years.
She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred John Booth and Gladys Rupard Booth. She is survived by her son, Blake Montgomery (Daniele), of...
Mary Anne Moore
Jun 13, 2025
Mary Anne Moore, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away on June 13, 2025. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Willie Dee Peacock and Mary Pearl Pendergrass Peacock. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Holmes Moore; her son, Donald Craig Moore; her grandson, Craig Vaughan Lipford; her...
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Rogerson
Jun 12, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Rogerson, 89, of Dinwiddie, passed away peacefully June 12, 2025. She had a tremendous will to live and battled declining health for the last decade. Shirley was born in Weldon, North Carolina, and moved to Virginia in the late 1950's to work at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, in Petersburg. It was here she met her husband...
Walter Hamlin Brown III
Jun 10, 2025
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Walter Hamlin Brown III, 83, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away June 10, 2025.He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Hamlin Brown, Jr. and Nan Seward Jones; his wife of 56 years, Myrna Bailey Brown; and two brothers, Phillip Seward Brown and Richard Scott Brown."B" graduated with a bachelor's degree from North Carolina...
George Willis
Jun 10, 2025
George Willis, known by many as Uncle George, departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on December 3, 1942, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Louis and Mae Willison.
George was preceded in death by his soul mate, Linda M. Willis, his wife of 50 years; three sisters; and five brothers.
He had a...
Nannie G. Buffalow
Jun 9, 2025
Nannie G. Buffalow, 84, of Dinwiddie, VA, crossed over the great divide into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born in Tazewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Arminta Bandy. Nannie was a devoted wife for 55 years to the late Roger E. Buffalow, Sr. Nannie is preceded in death by two...
Alanna Siegfried Graboyes
Jun 9, 2025
Alanna Siegfried Graboyes, 77, formerly of Richmond, passed away on June 9, 2025, at her home in Alexandria, VA, surrounded by loved ones.
The only child of Jack and Lillian Siegfried, Alanna was born in Brooklyn and grew up two blocks from the ocean in Far Rockaway, NY. She studied art at Queens College under some of the Twentieth Century's great...
Herman Montel Gettings, Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
Herman Montel Gettings, Sr., 93, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late William and Rosa Gettings; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willie, Otis, and James Gettings; and two sisters, Doris and Martha. Mr. Gettings is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen...
Eva Petree Doolittle
Jun 7, 2025
Eva Petree Doolittle, age 90, passed away on June 7, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1934, in Saltville, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. Dallas Shelton and Bessie Johnson Shelton.
Eva spent most of her adult life in Hopewell and Chester, VA.
She retired from Allied Signal (Honeywell) and had been a member of Western Heights Baptist Church, in...
Elizabeth Jo Fields
Jun 6, 2025
Elizabeth Jo Fields, 88, of Chester, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. The daughter of the late Martin and Amanda Ball, she was born in Ransom, Kentucky. Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Caudle Fields; and her granddaughter, Megan Windo.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Belfry High School and retired from Virginia Power Company....
Craig H. Myers
Jun 5, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of Craig H. Myers, 70, devoted husband, loving father, and true friend to so many. Craig lost his battle with cancer on June 5, 2025, with his wife and daughter by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathleen "Kathy"; one daughter, Pamela McGough (Rob); several close...
Eleanor Albright Becker
Jun 4, 2025
Eleanor Albright Becker, 98, died on June 4, 2025, at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. She was born in Davies, Indiana, and moved to Baltimore when she was a young child. Her marriage to Worther Guy Becker, Jr., brought her to Petersburg where they raised their family of five children. Eleanor was a devoted wife and mother who loved to entertain, play bridge,...
Harold Ray Connelly
Jun 3, 2025
Harold Ray Connelly, 77, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Adele Britton Connelly; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda and Judith. Mr. Connelly is survived by his two siblings, David and wife, Cynthia and Frances Marie; and numerous...
Linda Jones
Jun 1, 2025
Linda Jones, 78, of Chester, VA, has passed away June 1, 2025. Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Pauline Sanford. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Stella Jean Morrison; and her grandson, Richard Mathew Corn.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Carol Wheeler (Phil); her son, Thomas R. Roberts (Angel); her...
Lucile Lewis
May 31, 2025
Lucile Lewis, age 101, died peacefully in her home on May 31, 2025. She was born in Oasis, Wisconsin, on March 21, 1924, to Louis and Ellen (Allison) Bassler and was the second of six children.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Lynn Markin, Beverly Frisch, and Leona Dey; and her son, Kevin Lewis. She is survived...
David William Stanley
May 30, 2025
David William Stanley, 19, of Chester, VA, passed away on May 30, 2025. David was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Stanley. David was an avid fisherman and was always willing to help out anybody who needed a favor or an errand ran. He loved to work and fix equipment. David was a quiet person, but his heart was...
Kenneth Wayne Sweat
May 30, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Sweat, devoted husband, loving father, Papa, G-Papa, & genuine friend to so many. Losing a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, May 30, 2025, he left this life for eternal life in heaven.
Kenneth was born the second of three sons, in Petersburg, VA, on June 30, 1955, to the late Robert David & Dorothy Louise Sweat. He was...
Bernice Peters Jacobs
May 28, 2025
Bernice Peters Jacobs,"Nici," age 97, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Bernice was born in Richmond, Virginia, to parents, Robert S. Peters and Ida Coplan Peters. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Alvin Jacobs. She and Alvin raised their family...
