Local obituaries for
Russ Dolbear
Jun 14, 2023
James Russ Dolbear, 72, passed away on June 14, 2023. Russ was predeceased by his parents, James P Dolbear and Helen Applebee Dolbear. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Alice Alden Dolbear; and her three children, Michael Parrish (Angie), Kim Parrish Dobson, and William Parrish (Becky); and 7 grandchildren. Russ was born in Annandale, VA, on October...
Robert Budlove
Jun 14, 2023
Coach Robert Earl "Bob" Budlove, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Louise Lewis Budlove; two dedicated daughters, Debbie Jackson (Doug) and Linda Hamilton; granddaughters, Michelle Terry (Melvin), Sarah Millard (David), and Anna Millard-Marksberry (Chris); great-grandchildren, Alyssa Shorter (Brandon), Carissa Terry (C.J.), Brianna Terry, Rawson Terry, Aubree Millard,...
Goldie Anna Rednour
Jun 14, 2023
Goldie "Anna" Rednour, 70, of Disputanta, passed away on June 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving husband of 31 years and her son. She is survived by her brother, Gene Wilson; and sister, Alein Marksberry; her beloved husband, Tony Rednour; son, Preston (Kristen) Reynolds; daughter, Carrie Stanley; her six grandchildren, Tyler and Travis Hollister, Nathan Reynolds, Hunter and Carson Stanley,...
Brenda Sue Payne
Jun 12, 2023
Brenda Sue Payne, 76, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. Born in Tazewell County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Exie Addison; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Rev. Jackie Franklin Payne, Sr.; and her three brothers, Wesley, William, and Donald Addison. Mrs. Payne was...
William Ashley Brown, Sr.
Jun 12, 2023
William Ashley Brown, Sr., 61, of DeWitt, Virginia, died on June 12, 2023. William was preceded in death by his father, Edward Brown; mother, Edith Brown; brothers, Edward, Jr. and Kenneth Brown; and sister, Sheryl Stanton. He is survived by his significant other, Pam Lowe; son, William Brown, Jr. (Sara); daughter, Brittany Wright (Shante Wright); granddaughter, Maddison Brown; and sisters,...
Jerry Lee Pardew
Jun 11, 2023
Jerry Lee Pardew, of Hopewell, VA, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on February 7, 1939, in Hiawatha, WV, Jerry was the son of Earl C. Pardew and Clara Woolwine-Pardew. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shelia Gaye; brothers, Lawrence Pardew, Benny Pardew, James Pardew, and Kenneth...
Doris Terrell Morris
Jun 11, 2023
Morris, Doris Terrell, 85, of Chester, departed this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was the youngest of eight children, born to Moncrieff and Meta Terrell. She was a lifelong resident of Chester and graduated from Chester High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Reginald (1992); brothers, Moncrieff Jr., Alan, and Charles; sisters, Juanita, Mabel,...
Lawrence Cook Amos, Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Larry Amos, of Chester, VA and Grey's Point Camp, Topping, VA, has passed away after a brief bout with Pancreatic Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan Amos; daughter, Regina Mead (Brad); son, Larry Amos III (Anne); grandchildren, Sam, Ainsley, and Bodhi Mead; sister, Joan Maiden; nieces, Kathy Nestor (Keith) and Robin Driver (Heath); great-nephews, Anthony...
Mark Louis Zikes
Jun 10, 2023
Mark L. Zikes, 61, of Prince George, Virginia, died unexpectedly on June 10, 2023. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Ernest R. "Bud" Zikes, Jr.; stepfather, Jimmie R. Johnson; and grandparents, Ernest R. Zikes, Sr. and Anna B. Zikes. Mark served proudly in the United States Marines in Beirut, Lebanon, and throughout Europe with NATO. For many years,...
Dorothy Jean Christopher
Jun 8, 2023
Dorothy Jean Christopher, 84, of Disputanta, VA, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Agnes Eubank; her loving husband, Daniel Christopher; and her daughter, Carol. She is survived by her daughters, Deanie Wessel and husband, Mark; Connie Sylvester and husband, Rocky; her son, Rob Christopher and wife, Brandy; grandchildren, Summer,...
Michael Warren Scott
Jun 8, 2023
Michael Warren Scott, 77, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Roney Scott. Michael is survived by his brothers, Bruce Allen Scott and Robert David Scott; his sister, Gloria Jean Anderson; and extended family members and friends. All services will be private.
Ronald Matthew Chiarky
Jun 8, 2023
Ronald Matthew Chiarky, 84, of Chester, VA, died June 8, 2023. Born on February 12, 1939, and raised in Hopewell, Virginia; he was preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Freda Chiarky; and his sister, Helen Cross. Ron is survived by his girlfriend of 15 years, Betsy Gibson with daughter, Dallas and granddaughter, Lilliana; daughter, Marcy and husband, Brian...
Lenora Pearl Payne
Jun 7, 2023
Lenora Pearl Payne, passed away June 7, 2023. Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, William S. Soyars and Georgia Pearl Clarke Soyars; her husband, Gilbert Payne; grandson, Michael Akins; sisters, Lucille Ingroff and Louise Nicholson; and brother, Samuel Soyars. Lenora is survived by daughters, Carolyn Stamper (William), Linda Akins (Russell), Melody Pulver (Arthur); son, Wayne Young; grandchildren, Michelle...
Helen Euldine Wall
Jun 7, 2023
Helen Euldine Wall, 83, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elma Brockwell Wall; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Carwile and Barbara Poole; and three brothers, Richard, Bubba, and Everett Wall. Miss Wall retired from James E. Crass Coca-Cola...
Rebekah Jane Robinson
Jun 4, 2023
Rebekah "Becky" Robinson (nee Thompson), 91, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA. Her parents, Fred Doenges Thompson and Issie Gresham Thompson, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Steve, who lives in Elkton, VA and Craig, who resides in San Diego, CA; daughter-in-law, Mary, who lives in Elkton, VA; four grandchildren,...
Thomas Wharton Justice, Jr.
Jun 4, 2023
Thomas (Tommy) Justice, Jr., 76, of Chester, VA, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Freda Justice. He was preceded in death by his son, Chuck Justice; grandson, Tristan Justice; brother, Philip Justice; and sister, Gwen Coslette. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years,...
John Thomas Hughes, Jr.
Jun 3, 2023
John Thomas "JT" Hughes, Jr., 59, of S. Prince George, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Okinawa, Japan, he was the son of the late John Thomas Hughes, Sr. John was a United States Army veteran, having faithfully served his country in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was currently employed by Advansix as a Chemical Operator....
Gene Allan Johnson, Sr.
Jun 2, 2023
Gene Allan Johnson, Sr., 75, of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Born in Chesterfield, VA, he was the son of the late Rufus J. and Leatha Moye Johnson; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Thacker Johnson; four brothers, Earl Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Arthur Johnson, and Jessie Johnson; and two sisters,...
Raymond Hansford Conner, Jr.
Jun 1, 2023
Raymond Hansford Conner, Jr. (Sonny), 75, of Disputanta, VA, died June 1, 2023. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late, Raymond H. and Elizabeth Conner, Sr. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Raymond was a proud Vietnam Veteran (67-69) in the United States Army, 101st Airborne. He retired from...
James Wharton Winfield
Jun 1, 2023
James Wharton "Shaker" Winfield (80), of Carson, Virginia, passed away on June 1, 2023, peacefully at home. Shaker was well known in the community; he was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 882 in Petersburg. He was also a former member of the Carson Hunt Club and the Carson Ruritan Club. He was a man that...
