Local obituaries for
Elizabeth Bane Saunders
May 31, 2023
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Bane Saunders, 86, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Aubrey Bane and Gertrude Oakes Bane; her husband of 63 years, James Warren Saunders, Sr.; her son, Otis Darrell Saunders; and her brothers, Ira Aubrey Bane, Jr. and Douglas Warren Bane. Liz enjoyed cooking and gardening....
Roland Henshaw
May 30, 2023
Roland Lee Henshaw, Sr., 82, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Leona Henshaw; and his brothers, George Carter Henshaw and Benjamin Henshaw. Roland is survived by his children, Lisa Hudson (Tracy), Roland Henshaw, Jr., and Tammy Turek (John); five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service will...
Howard Randolph Cairnes
May 30, 2023
Howard "Randy" R. Cairnes, 66, of Sutherland, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born and raised in Sutherland, VA, he was the son of Martha "Molly" H. Cairnes and the late Howard T. Cairnes. He is survived by his brother, Anthony "Al" Cairnes (Debbie); and two nephews, Timothy "Timmy" Cairnes and Brandon Cairnes;...
Lois Yvonne Yerta
May 30, 2023
Lois Yvonne Yerta, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on May 30, 2023. Raised in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Maxine Botkin. Mrs. Yerta retired from Eubank Trucks, Inc. after many years as office manager. She also worked for Jenkins Auto Repair Inc. for a number of years prior to Eubanks. She was intimately...
Michael Woodward
May 29, 2023
Michael J. Woodward, 59, of Prince George, VA died Monday, May 29, 2023 from a short battle with brain cancer. Born and raised in Hopewell, VA. Proud owner of Select Automotive, Inc. for 26 years. Mike has always had a passion and love for cars especially Fords. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Mary Woodward; father, James Woodward;...
Maria Ivey Clements
May 28, 2023
Maria I. Clements went home to be with the King Jesus on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Engle Clements, who is waiting at the Eastern Gate for her. Maria is survived by her daughters, Cindy Guzman, of Las Vegas, NV, and Sherri Phillips, of Security, Colorado; sons, Jim Clements, of Petersburg, and...
Kathy Stiltoner
May 27, 2023
The only scars in heaven are the hands that hold you now. Kathy Abernathy Stiltoner passed away peacefully in her home in Prince George, VA, on Friday, May 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and great friend. Kathy was a graduate from Hopewell High School in 1980, and from there...
Jo Anne Burritt Whiting
May 26, 2023
Jo Anne Burritt Whiting, 80, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Harold Ralph Burritt and Rachel Cassell Brewer and her husband, George; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, David Judson Whiting; and her son, David Todd Whiting. Jo Anne...
Rosellen Mcnally
May 25, 2023
Rosellen McNally, 72, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Born in Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Paul and Kathleen Hamilton McNally. Ms. McNally loved watching her grandchildren compete in basketball and baseball. She enjoyed spending time outside, visiting parks, knitting, playing chair volleyball, and doing other activities at the Senior Center....
Stanley Morris Akin, Jr.
May 24, 2023
Stanley Morris Akin Jr., 96, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Stanley was born on November 7, 1926, the son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Akin of Petersburg, Virginia. Stanley graduated from Petersburg High School. He served as a lineman in the United States Army during the Korean war. After the war he studied and...
Ruth Frances Figg
May 19, 2023
Ruth Frances Burrow Figg, 94, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Born in Prince George County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Ladye Warren Burrow; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Kenneth Leslie Figg, Jr.; three sisters, Jennie B. Hedgepeth, Sue B. Hohman...
Julie Chevalier Walton
May 19, 2023
With tear-filled eyes and aching hearts we say, "God welcomed another Angel into Heaven." On Friday, May 19, 2023, after a brief illness and being surrounded by love from her family, Julie Marie Chevalier Walton, 57, of Prince George County, peacefully left us to be with our Lord Jesus. She joins her parents, Edward and Gail Chevalier, in gaining her...
John Edward Wills
May 17, 2023
John Edward Wills, of Hopewell, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Richmond, VA, and was the oldest child of the late Joseph B. and Rose Cimburke Wills; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Wills. He is survived by two brothers, Bernard...
Gary Wayne Reames
May 16, 2023
Gary Wayne Reames, 76, of North Dinwiddie, VA, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Thomas and Fern Sechrist Reames; a brother, Thomas G. Reames; and a sister, Alice Rose Harver. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Betty Jo Reames; daughter, Sonya H. Lewis and husband, John; grandchildren,...
Lewis Howard Lufsey
May 16, 2023
Lewis Howard Lufsey, 59, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Lufsey. Lewis was a free spirit with a charismatic personality, he never met a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. He also liked metal detecting and go-kart racing in his spare time. Lewis is survived...
Thomas Richard Smith, Sr.
May 15, 2023
Thomas Richard Smith, Sr., 89, of Hopewell, VA, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Ruth Ange Smith; son, Joseph W. Smith; brothers, J.D. Smith, H.E. "Poodle" Smith, James Lloyd Taylor; and his granddaughter, Melissa Martin. T.R. was one of a kind, known for his friendly nature,...
Brittany Jo Mcdaniel
May 15, 2023
Brittany Jo McDaniel, 41, of Henrico, VA, passed away May 15, 2023. Born and raised in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia D. Rogers; Father, Michael P. McDaniel; sisters, Maranda McDaniel and Kaci McDaniel; five children, Kaitlyn Hollaran, Arica Smalls, Anthony Smalls, and Kierra Smalls, Maximus da Great; one grandson, Ace Amir Coleman. Brittany was preceded in...
Earl Randall Robinette
May 14, 2023
Earl Randall Robinette, Sr. (84) of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Clayton and Louise Robinette; his loving wife, Juanita Robinette; and his son, Earl Randall Robinette, Jr. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army and diligently worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator for...
