Local obituaries for
Florence Peltier Molaison
Feb 21, 2023
Florence "Flo" Peltier Molaison, 97, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, to be with her beloved husband of over 50 years, Warren Molaison. Born in 1925, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence James Peltier and Marie (Gaudet) Peltier. Florence grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where she attended Thibodaux High School...
Jo Ann Bowe
Feb 21, 2023
Jo Ann Bowe, 70, of Crewe, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wyatt and Muriel Pendleton, and her twin siblings, Toni Eubank and Thomas Pendleton. Jo was a 1970 graduate of Hermitage High School and worked in sales. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed and...
Glen Wilkie Penley
Feb 21, 2023
Glen Wilkie Penley, 82, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Born in Jonesville, VA, he was the son of the late John R. Penley, Sr. an Verna Price Penley; and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gaynelle and Ruth; and two brothers, Marion and John Roscoe, Jr. Mr. Penley retired from Honeywell as a...
George W. Cobb
Feb 21, 2023
George W. Cobb, 86, of Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The son of the late Roland and Nell Cobb, he was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. George retired from DuPont after over 40 years of service. He enjoyed deep sea fishing trips and liked to spend long weekends in Nags Head,...
Patricia Smith Spruill
Feb 19, 2023
Patricia ("Pat") Smith Spruill, 79, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, E. Jay Spruill; her parents, Roy E. Smith, Sr. and Ethel May Smith (nee Van Nostrand); and her brother, Roy E. Smith, Jr. Pat was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....
Lewis Ralph Branzelle
Feb 19, 2023
Lewis Ralph Branzelle Sr., 84, of Dewitt, VA, passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2023 at his son and daughter-in-law's residence. Lewis was born in Dinwiddie, VA and had been a resident of the Dinwiddie area. He was the son of the late Willie Branch Branzelle and Mildred Estelle Ferguson. He was a retired operator for Brown and Williams Tobacco Corporation...
Kay Martin
Feb 19, 2023
Kay W. Martin, 84, of Chesterfield, VA, fell asleep in death Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was preceded in death, by just 21 days, by her husband of 67 years, Oscar A. Martin, Jr.; her parents, Leman and Rachel Whitaker; and two grandchildren, Asia Adkins and Matt Pratt. She is survived by her son, Allen Martin (Joyce); daughter, Rita Wells...
H. Bryan I. Holtman
Feb 18, 2023
COL. H. Bryan I. Holtman (Ret.), 74, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Born in Burbank, CA, he was the son of the late, Morris and Lillian Feldman Holtman and was also preceded in death by a son, Glenn Eric Holtman; and a brother, Aaron Holtman. Mr. Holtman retired from the United States Army as...
Christopher Peters
Feb 18, 2023
Our beloved son, Christopher Peters, born on March 15, 1967, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. He touched so many of the lives he came in contact with. For the people that knew him, knew that he had a thirst for life that was second to none. He will be completely missed. He was a terrific son, brother, husband,...
Bernard Arnold Spain
Feb 17, 2023
Spain, Bernard Arnold, age 87, of Chester, VA. Went to his eternal home the evening of Friday, February 17, 2023. Bernard was one of three children, born to Flora Jane Irvin and Thomas Beauregard Spain, in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife, "Libby" Elizabeth C. Spain; sister, Helen Spain Berry; daughters, Cynthia Spain, Jennifer Pennison, and Tracey Scott;...
Dianna Gold Clay
Feb 17, 2023
Dianna Gold Clay, 75, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruth Gold; her loving husband, Frank Clay, Sr.; and a son, Kenny Todd. She is survived by her son, Frank Clay, Jr. and wife, Danielle; daughter, Elaine Oliver and wife, Anna Newman; grandchildren, Rosey Mollaei and...
T.O. "Lanny" Rainey, Iii
Feb 16, 2023
T.O. "Lanny" Rainey, III, 70, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late T.O. Rainey, Jr., and Evelyn Sweitzer Rainey; and was also preceded in death by his daughter in law, Sarah E. Rainey. He was a graduate of Dinwiddie County High School and...
Gerald Andrew Koren, Sr.
Feb 15, 2023
Gerald Andrew Koren, Sr., born March 21, 1931 to the late John and Julia Koren, was called to heaven on Thursday, February 15, 2023 to be with his wife, Wanda, and son, Stephen Koren. He was survived by his son, Gerald A. Koren, Jr. (Linda); grandchildren, Jason (Amy), Matthew (Jennifer), Jeri Cox (Allen), and Paul (Ashby); thirteen great-grandchildren; and sisters,...
Katherine Louise Lesley Donnelly
Feb 13, 2023
Katherine Louise Donnelly, 85, of Petersburg, Virginia, residing in Seminole, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Glenn Lesley "Bud", of Petersburg, Virginia; her mother, Emily M. Lesley, of Petersburg, Virginia; and her husband, Edward Francis Donnelly, Jr., to whom she was married for 48 years. Katherine was educated at...
Gail Vivian Howell
Feb 13, 2023
Gail Vivian Howell, 75, of Hopewell, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge & Mary Ellen Plott. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ed R. Howell, Jr.; daughter, Denise Crawford; daughter, Theresa Cooper and husband, Jim; son, Randy Weeks; son Keith...
Wayne Chittick Thompson
Feb 13, 2023
Wayne Chittick Thompson, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully with his family on February 13, 2023. Wayne was born to the late Waldo and Helen Olafson Thompson, on June 5, 1936, in West Palm Beach, FL. He graduated from Palm Beach High School and continued to college, first getting a bachelor's degree and then a master's degree in psychology...
Eyre Frances Oliver
Feb 13, 2023
Eyre Frances Hudson Oliver, 102, of Hopewell, VA, died Monday, February 13, 2023 at Brighter Living Assistant Living Facility, following a brief illness. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA and was a resident of Hopewell for the past 96 years. She and her husband were avid tennis players for years but switched to golf which became their passion. She...
Robert Leslie Vest, Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
Robert L. Vest, Sr., 83, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Michelle Vest; sister, Joann Perkins; former spouse, Eva Vest; and his beloved dog, Ginger. Robert was one of kind and was greatly loved by everyone. He worked for the utilities department of the Petersburg Water Authority for...
Jonathan David Smith
Feb 12, 2023
Jonathan David Smith, 40, passed away on February 12, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends. Jonathan lived his life with joy and passion in spite of his 11-year battle with cancer. He had a big heart, strength of a true warrior, lived for the Lord, and led a life of service to others. Jonathan was a friend to all,...
Kenneth Edward Cr
Feb 11, 2023
Kenneth Edward Croft, Jr. "Ed Bob", passed away suddenly at his home on February 11, 2023, at the age of 65. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Edward Croft Sr. and mother, Alice Marie Spady Croft; and brother, Thomas Croft. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia Croft; mother-in-law, Patricia Williams; son, Curt Croft...
