Local obituaries for
Timothy Craig Rotz
May 13, 2023
Timothy Craig Rotz, 59, of North Chesterfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with his family and friends by his side. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Melissa Ann Rotz; son, Zachary Craig Rotz (Ashley Currin) and soon-to-be granddaughter; daughter, Chelsea Niccole...
Giacomo Ena Buffo
May 13, 2023
Giacomo Ena Buffo (67), of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2023, surrounded by his closest loved ones. Giacomo, lovingly known as Giac or Butch, was born to Lydia and John Buffo, in Shreveport, Louisiana, on October 13, 1955. He later moved to Hopewell, Virginia, where he graduated from Hopewell High School in 1973, where he was a...
Sheryl Gordon Hoover
May 13, 2023
Sheryl (Sherry) Ann Gordon Hoover, 74, of Chester, VA, died May 13, 2023. Born and raised in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Sydney Gordon and Josephine Gardner. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted many hours showing compassion to people in difficult life situations. She was a 1967 graduate from Thomas Edison High...
Betty Montgomery Angell
May 13, 2023
Betty Montgomery Angell, age 93, and a resident at the Petersburg Home for Ladies, passed away on May 13, 2023. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Burrel Dean Angell; her parents, Mattie Lou and Thomas Montgomery; as well as three siblings, Laverne, Thomas, and Spencer. Betty was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 23,...
Willie H. Massey, Jr.
May 12, 2023
Willie Harvey Massey, Jr., 82 of Petersburg, VA, died May 12, 2023. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA he was the son of the late William Harvey Massey and Odelia Massey. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Mary Virginia Massey; daughter, Jo Anne Massey-Rice and her husband, Ed; daughter Susan Michelle Talbott and her husband, Daniel;...
Thomas Francis Brownell
May 12, 2023
Thomas Francis Brownell, 78, of Chester, VA passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Syracuse, New York he was the son of the late Randall C. and Mary Meaney Brownell; and was also preceded in death by two wives, Jean Brownell and Nancy Brownell. Thomas faithfully served his county in the United States Army having served during the...
Pamela Kaye Minor
May 11, 2023
On May 11, 2023, Pamela Kaye Minor of Disputanta, Virginia received her wings and went to glory to walk with the angels. She was 76 years old. Pam was born on November 11, 1946 in Langdell, Alabama. She was involved with the church her entire life and anyone that knew her knows that her faith in the Lord was strong....
Paula Jean Vaughan Sweeney
May 11, 2023
Paula Jean Sweeney, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lucille Vaughan; love of her life, Andrew John Sweeney; and her brother, Joseph Vaughan, Jr. Paula worked at Virginia Abrasives for several years before she worked at Food Lion Distribution Center, where she worked for almost 20...
Mary Ann Pietrowitz
May 10, 2023
Mary Ann T. Pietrowitz, 83, of Sparta, NJ, passed away on May 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Theresa LoBue, and was raised in Elmwood Park, NJ, and later moved to Sparta, NJ, in 1976. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph LoBue; sister, Patrica LoBue; and her son, Richard G. Pietrowitz,...
Edith Irene Overby
May 10, 2023
Edith Irene Overby, 89, of Dinwiddie County, VA, died May 10, 2023. She was born in Charlie Hope, VA, on December 13, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Lossie Melvin Edmonds and Susie Marie Lambert Edmonds. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She devoted her life to her family unselfishly. She was...
Dolores Wayne Dunbar
May 9, 2023
Dolores (Dee) Wayne Dunbar, 77, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Born in Hopewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Anson Elwood Dunbar, Sr. and Mildred Irene Bogle Dunbar; and was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Anson Jr., Carl, and William Dunbar; and two sisters, Margie Dowd and Joan Kwosek....
Elizabeth Ann Lent
May 8, 2023
Lent, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann, 69, of Prince George, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Chester John Kiska, Sr. and Margaret Ann Kiska. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd E. Lent, Jr.; her sister, Margaret Ann Kiska; and her brother, James Michael Kiska. Betty was...
Catherine Ake
May 7, 2023
DRAKE, Catherine Baker, 95, formerly of North Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Baker; husband, Welmont L. Drake; daughter, Bonnie P. Turek; and son, Jefferson M. Poe, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy P. Harrison, of Knoxville, TN, Robin P. Gay (Bobby), of Prince George...
Gwynn Marie Holzschuh
May 5, 2023
Gwynn Marie Holzschuh, 68, of Chesterfield, passed away on May 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Anton Holzschuh and Margaret Ann Scott Holzschuh; and her sister, Helena Rita Davis. Gwynn was formally educated as a mental health advocate and later as a geologist. She served her country honorably in the United States Air Force, as...
Lewis Heilman, Jr.
May 5, 2023
Lewis Heilman, Jr., 92, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2023. He was born and raised in Kenton, Ohio, and spent most of his adult life in Hopewell and Chester, VA. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and devoted his life to taking care of and spending time with his family. He served his country...
Virginia Louise Taylor
May 5, 2023
Virginia Louise Taylor, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Taylor; parents, Ivan and Virginia Adams; and siblings, Russell Adams, Twyla Thomas, and Arthur Adams. Virginia loved being a nurse and retired as a head nurse from John Randolph Nursing Home. She was a member of the Christian...
Jerry Lee Gay
May 5, 2023
Jerry Lee Gay, 75, of Prince George, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late John W. and Annie Lee Pearson Gay. Jerry is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Linda Harrison Gay; daughters, Tonya and husband, William Humphrey, of Disputanta,...
Frederick Buck
May 3, 2023
Frederick Buck, 81, of Chester, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Otto Buck and Greta Petersen; and was also preceded in death by his son, John Buck; and one granddaughter, Allison Buck. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lorraine Buck; a son, Chris...
Sandra Vaughan Gentili
May 3, 2023
Sandra Vaughan Gentili, 77, of Chesterfield, VA, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born in New Bern, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Goldie Prevost; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bailey Prevost, Terry Prevost, and Vince Melaragno; and two grandsons, Todd Skelton and Chad Skelton. Mrs. Gentili had...
Thomas Andrew Kolek
May 3, 2023
Thomas Andrew Kolek, 73, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on May 3, 2023. Born and raised in Hopewell, he was the son of the late John Andrew and Margaret Togger Kolek. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, John Michael and Phillip Mark Kolek. He is survived by his sister, Martha Frances Rodgers and her husband,...
