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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...
James Richard Belcher
Aug 30, 2023
James "Jimmy" Richard Belcher, 35, of Hopewell, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Belcher. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carol Belcher; his two children, Brynlee and Alana; sisters, Amy Jarvis (Chad) and Kristen Grubb (Kyle); brother, Jared Belcher (Crystal); and several nieces and nephews. He was a 2005 graduate...
Jon Robert Tabb
Aug 29, 2023
Jon Robert Tabb, 75, of Prince George, VA died peacefully at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Born in Ames, IA on June 10, 1948, he was the son of the late John Robert Tabb and Waulda "Buzz" Buzzard Tabb. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Tabb; two daughters, Melisa "Lisa"...
Edna Campbell May
Aug 29, 2023
Edna Campbell May, 83, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, George C. and Lula Creasy Campbell; her loving husband of 33 years, William "Bill" F. May; and her six siblings. Edna was a graduate of Petersburg High School Class of 1957. In 1982 she...
Lee Roy Robertson
Aug 28, 2023
Lee Roy Robertson, 77, of Prince George County, VA, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Quinwood, WVA, he was the son of the late Eddie W. Robertson, Sr., and Hazel Ratliff Robertson; and was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie W. Robertson, Jr. Mr. Robertson was a decorated United States Army veteran having faithfully served...
Barbara Townsend Spain
Aug 28, 2023
Barbara Louise Townsend Spain, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on December 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Robert Peyton Townsend, Sr. and Alice Burton Townsend. Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Spain; her daughter, Deborah Louise Spain; her great-granddaughter, Taylor R. Glomb;...
Jean Hogue Blackwell
Aug 27, 2023
Jean Hogue Blackwell, 90, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hunter Blackwell, Jr.; parents, Harold Hogue and Eugenia Hogue; and brother, Basil Hogue. She is survived by her children, Deborah Gibson (Glen), Linda Blackwell, James H. Blackwell III, Thomas Blackwell (Fiance Robin), Nancy Ngoun; grandchildren, Miles Mauger...
