Local obituaries for
Judith Shumaker Thomas
Sep 15, 2023
Judith "Judy" Shumaker Thomas, 82, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. Although born in the country, Judy was a city girl at heart. Whenever she would see the city lights at night, she would sing, "I love the night life, I want to boogie." Boogie on Mom, we love you! Judy was preceded in death by her...
Ralph Evan Rowlett, Sr.
Sep 15, 2023
Ralph E. "Papa" Rowlett, Sr., our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle of Matoaca went home to the lord on September 15, 2023. Ralph was born on July 29, 1936, in Petersburg, VA, to Silas and Levi Rowlett. After beginning his career as an electrician with James Adkins he retired from E.I. Dupont after 39 successful years. Ralph was...
Ann Marie Whipp
Sep 11, 2023
Ann Marie Elizabeth Penchick Whipp, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in New Kensington, PA, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Dallas Charles Whipp; and her son, Kevin M Whipp and his wife, Kim Whipp. Mrs. Whipp retired from the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department as an accountant after...
Robert Gregory Slone
Sep 11, 2023
Robert Gregory Slone, 50, of North Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Phyllis Slone; and his uncle, Carl Slone. Robert was a 15-year member of Smyrna Baptist Church, where he both attended the church and volunteered. He loved fishing and enjoyed walking, walking many miles each day to...
Eugene Russell Marable, Jr.
Sep 11, 2023
Eugene Russell Marable, Jr. died on September 11, 2023 at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 102. He was the son of the late Eugene Russell Marable, Sr. and Enola Simmons Marable. He was born in Prince George County on February 7, 1921 at "Blairs" the family farm on the James River. Soon thereafter the family moved...
Frank John Stech, Sr.
Sep 10, 2023
Frank J. Stech, Sr., 90, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and JoHanna Stech; and his brothers, Alex, James, Louis, and John Stech. Frank served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. He was a plumber for Kitchen and McClay from 1955-1973. Frank started his own business, Stech...
Joyce Hinson Boswell
Sep 9, 2023
On September 9, 2023, Joyce Hinson Boswell, from Dinwiddie County, departed from this earth; she was welcomed to her eternal home with God. At almost 84 years old, she leaves behind a legacy in the hearts and lives of family and friends. She was a faithful wife and mother, especially to all the family and children that considered her their...
Lewis Walker Iii
Sep 9, 2023
Lewis Meriwether Walker III of Grayson County, VA, joined his Lord and Savior Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at age 85. Survivors include wife Joanie Solinger Walker; children Edie Ashman (Gene), Elizabeth Quarles (Robert), Lewis Walker IV (Sandra), Lisa Stoneman (Greg) and Philip Stoneman IV (Jamie); brother Bob Walker (Marilyn); grandchildren Rachel Harrison, Arkell Mokler (Matt), Marshall Quarles (Taylor), Lindsey Ashman...
Gloria Mccaffrey
Sep 9, 2023
Gloria June McCaffrey, 91 of Enon, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born July 1, 1932, in Hampton, VA to the late Thornton (Tommy) Harris & Viola Krueger. She is also preceded in death by her husband Joseph H. McCaffrey, an infant daughter Robin, her stepmother Geneva Harris & stepfather Edward Krueger. June worked as a telephone operator...
Veronica "Love" Elder Williams
Sep 8, 2023
Veronica "Love" Elder Williams, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023. Born on March 21, 1942, and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph "Dockey" Elder and Mary Archer Elder. Love was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Duncan "WD" Williams; and her son, Dwayne Neil Wohnig; and...
Priscilla Jones Braswell
Sep 7, 2023
Priscilla Jones Braswell, 85, of Hopewell, VA, died September 7, 2023. Born in Northumberland County, VA, and raised in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Howard N. Jones, Sr. and Flossie T. Jones. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jack Braswell, Sr.; daughters, Terri Weaver and Merri Braswell; son, J. Thomas Braswell, Jr.; grandchildren,...
Teresa Kay Hall
Sep 7, 2023
Teresa Kay Hall, 52, of Chesterfield, VA passed away September 07, 2023, surrounded by her family. Teresa lived most of her life in Chester, VA and graduated from Thomas Dale High School. She began her career in Mortgage Banking with Sun Trust and was currently employed by Citizens Bank in Mortgage Lending. She was passionate about home ownership and helping...
David Eugene Minor, Jr
Sep 6, 2023
David Eugene Minor, Jr., 62, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Mr. Minor was born on October 27, 1960, and was the son of the late David Eugene Minor, Sr.; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Minor. David is survived by his child, Kaitlin "Tommie" Sue Minor; his soul mate, Kathy Sue...
David Eugene Allen
Sep 6, 2023
David Eugene Allen, 53, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Jack Belvin Allen, Sr. and Frances Ann Allen; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Belvin Allen, Jr. David is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Shawn Allen; his daughter,...
David Charles Earhart
Sep 6, 2023
David C. Earhart, born October 4, 1927, died September 6, 2023. He was the son of the late, Edward C. Earhart and Marguerite S. Earhart. David was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Peggy Ann C. Earhart Bancroft; by his second wife of 10 years, Parepa S. Funkhouser Earhart; his spouse of 30 years, Hanna Z. Baxter...
Jeffery Aaron Yost
Sep 5, 2023
Jeffery Aaron Yost, 52, of Chester, VA, passed away September 5, 2023. Jeff was a former employee of Rish Equipment as a parts salesman. Jeff enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and being at the beach. He could always be found at Dutch Gap by the water. He is survived by his three children, Jacob Yost (Tabitha), Chase Yost, and Madison Yost...
Bernard Turner Hare, Jr.
Sep 2, 2023
Bernard Turner Hare, Jr., 82, of Claremont, passed away peacefully in his home, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. Turner was born on March 14, 1941. He was a member of Lakemont Baptist Church and retired Owner of H & H Drywall in Disputanta, VA. He loved fishing, gardening, attending church, spending time with...
Karl Eugene Ross
Sep 2, 2023
Karl Eugene "Gene" Ross, 86, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the son of the late Karl A. and Isabel Sellers Ross; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn B. Ross. Mr. Ross was a United States Army veteran having faithfully served his country from December of...
Lonnie Wade Kelly
Sep 1, 2023
Lonnie Wade Kelly, SFC Retired, 74, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Gurney William Kelly and Eusebia Wade Kelly. Lonnie was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Denise White; brothers, William (Bill) Kelly, Roland Kelly, and Linwood Kelly; and sisters, Elenor Jean Soring, Patricia Ann Hunter, and Georgia Carol Hill. Lonnie...
Frances Lorine Owens
Aug 31, 2023
Frances Owens passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James A. Owens; and her son, Joseph A. Owens. She was the last of her 12 siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory, sons, David Owens (Phyllis) and Steven Owens; daughter, Deanna Owens; granddaughter, Ashlee...
