Joel Emmett Williams

May 9, 2025

Joel Emmett Williams, 67, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Edwin Williams, Sr. and Alease Virginia Seay Williams; his brother, Leo Edwin Williams, Jr.; and his nephew, Leo Edwin "Buzz" Williams III.

Joel was a Hampden-Sydney College graduate, class of 1979, and then went on to work for...

Robert Joe Bailey

May 5, 2025

Robert Joe Bailey, 80, a longtime resident of Petersburg, VA, died May 5, 2025, in Waverly, VA, after an extended period of declining health. He was born January 23, 1945, in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Amos Bailey and Fay Elizabeth Salyers.

He was affectionately known as Pop, Dad, and Daddy, as well as "Bobby"...

Charles E. Santilli, Jr.

May 3, 2025

Charles E. Santilli, Jr., 74, of Prince George County, VA, died May 3, 2025. Born and raised in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Charles E. Santilli, Sr. and Antoinette Marie Rizzo Santilli. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Penelope "Penny" Santilli; daughter, Alicia K. Santilli; son, Charles E. Santilli III and his wife,...

Nancy Kachle Cannon

May 3, 2025

Nancy Kachle Cannon, 76, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born to the late Elder and Gizelle Kachle in St. Louis, MI. She graduated from Petersburg High School, year of 67' and she worked for the Petersburg General District Court as a Deputy Clerk for 35 years. She loved her church, Petersburg 7th Day...

Ricky D. Smith, Sr.

May 3, 2025

Ricky D. Smith, Sr., 65, of Richmond, VA, went home to heaven, on May 3, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, to the late Lydia Smith and Charlie Smith, Jr.

Ricky was a talented painter for 48 years. He was an avid, self-taught guitar player, and loved playing and singing songs for family and friends. He was loved by all who knew...

Michael Wayne Batts

May 2, 2025

Michael Wayne Batts, 56, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1968, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Samuel L. Batts and the late Marjorie Diana Batts. Michael was the youngest child of Samuel and Marjorie and was adored by his older siblings, Traci, Samuel, and Kimberly. Michael was a beloved husband, father, son,...

Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr.

May 2, 2025

Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr., 80, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Beryl M. Hopkins, Sr. and Martha Solomon Hopkins; and was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Hopkins; and grandson, Nathaniel Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins had retired from the United States Navy as a...

James V. West

May 2, 2025

James V. West, 78, of Chester, VA, went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2025. Born and raised in Leicester, NC, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Polly Mehaffey West. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cozette King West; son, Gregory West and wife, Lisa, of Chester, VA; grandchildren, Kenzie West...

Joel Nelson Mobley

May 1, 2025

Joel Nelson Mobley, 81, of Carson passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 12, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, Joel was the son of the late Harold Nelson Mobley and Laura Ernestine Elford Mobley. At the age of 17, he joined the National Guard and then proudly enlisted in the United States Army at 18. His military service...

Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, following an extended illness.

Born March 31, 1958, she was the daughter of Alvin and Frances (Maj) Garbacz, of Oil City, Pennsylvania. She attended Assumption BVM and St. Stephen's grade school, and was a 1976 graduate of Venango Christian High School.

Mary...

Fletcher Meade Harrison

Apr 26, 2025

Fletcher Meade Harrison, 77, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late B.F. and Virginia Harrison; and was also preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ann Harrison. Fletcher is survived by his daughter, Kristy Holleman and her husband, Bob; his grandchildren, Bobby and Maggie Holleman; and...

Dennis Francis Sullivan

Apr 25, 2025

Dennis Francis Sullivan, 81, of Matoaca, VA, was born December 17, 1943, and passed away April 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Dennis Sullivan; and brother, Kerrin T Sullivan. Dennis was born in New York but grew up in Los Angeles, CA.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Sullivan; four grandchildren,...

Judith Ann Rivers

Apr 25, 2025

Judith Ann Rivers, 86, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. Born and raised in East Palestine, OH, Judy settled and built a beautiful life with her husband of 37 years, her 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren in Central VA. What she lacked in stature, she more than made up for in personality, tenacity,...

John William Tyrcha

Apr 25, 2025

John "John-John" William Tyrcha, 17, of Amelia Court House, VA, and formerly of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Prince George County, on February 1, 2008, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Edmond Tyrcha. John-John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to play his guitar and spend time...

Robert Anthony Holdsworth

Apr 25, 2025

Robert Anthony Holdsworth, also known as Bobby, 62, of Surry, VA, peacefully went to Heaven on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Gwaltney Belcher and Earl Johnson Holdsworth.

Bobby was a 1981 graduate of Prince George High School. He was employed as a mechanic the majority of his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Joe Sandros Poole

Apr 24, 2025

Joe Sandros Poole, 93, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Poole; his son, Jeffery Poole; his parents, James and Missouri Poole; his brothers, William Poole, Issac Poole, Earnest Poole, David Poole, Willie Poole, Vernon Poole, and James Poole; and his sisters, Inez Poole Ridehour, Mary Lee Poole Hargrave,...

Treva Tolbert Norris

Apr 24, 2025

Treva Tolbert Norris, 84, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mason and Ola Tobert; her husband of 36 years, John Lewis Norris, Sr.; and her infant son.

Treva worked for Allied Chemical, as a laboratory technician, for over 30 years. She was also a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church....

Etta Donnan Mann Lynn

Apr 23, 2025

Etta Donnan Mann Lynn, known affectionately as "Donni," passed away recently. Born into a family with a history of public service, Donni was the daughter, of Petersburg's former Mayor, William Hodges Mann, Jr.; and the granddaughter, of William Hodges Mann, Governor of Virginia 1910-1914. Donni carried forward the commitment to community that defined her forebearers. Her life was a living...

Rosa Arlean Moody

Apr 23, 2025

Rosa Arlean Moody, 81, of Church Road, VA, passed away peacefully, in the presence of family, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born in Dinwiddie, VA, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Rosabell Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert "Ronnie" Moody; daughter, Gayle Blakey (Michael); sister, Gracie Fields; and brother, Robert "Bobby" Fields.

Rosa...

Joy Gay Bowman

Apr 23, 2025

Joy Gay Bowman, 73, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Gertrude Thorpe Gay; son, Clay Griffin; and sister, Adele Grammer.

Joy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert "Bobby" Bowman; stepsons, Bert Bowman (Lauren) and Hunter Bowman (Aleisha); niece, Rita Grammer Baldwin (Bill); great-niece, Amanda...