Local obituaries for
Walter Thomas Moody
Mar 8, 2023
Moody, Walter Thomas "Pookie", 84, of Hopewell, VA, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Barbara C. Moody; son, Kirk R. Moody and wife, Charla; son, Mark D. Moody and wife, Tammy; siblings, Dwight Moody and Judy Brown; four grandchildren, Austin Moody (Kim), Zachary...
Judith Kay Seely
Mar 8, 2023
Judith Seely of Hopewell, Virginia passed away on Mar 8, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Douglas Martin Livesay
Mar 7, 2023
Douglas Martin Livesay, 64, passed away March 7, 2023. Mr. Livesay was raised in Hopewell, VA, and was the son of the late, Roy M. Livesay and Lynda M. Livesay He was also preceded in death by uncles, Archie W. Martin, Jr. and Brady Livesay; and aunt, Ann Livesay. Mr. Livesay was a graduate of Hopewell High School and worked...
Donald Rutherford Selden
Mar 7, 2023
Donald Selden, 70, of Dinwiddie, passed away on March 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ethel Selden. Donald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time in his yard. He was a hard worker, but appreciated spending time with his family, and enjoyed trips to the mountains, especially the Rocky Mountains and the Blue...
Constance Marie Tucker
Mar 7, 2023
Constance J. Tucker, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born on June 28, 1953. Constance is survived by her husband, Louis E. Tucker, and family. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The familiy will receive friends prior to...
Rachel Nelson Snyder
Mar 6, 2023
Rachel Nelson Snyder, 88, of Hopewell Virginia, died Monday March 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, June H. Snyder; parents, Major Howard Nelson and Virginia Margaret Nelson. She retired from Best Products in Cavalier Square after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of the Beta Mu Sorority, loved traveling and shopping with...
Sandra Sue Spinks Bruce
Mar 6, 2023
Sandra Spinks Bruce peacefully completed her earthly journey on March 6, 2023. She now resides where Jesus has prepared a place for us. She was greeted by her parents, Robert "Bob" Spinks and Alta Salisbury Spinks; her beloved husband, William "Bill" Bruce; and her adored daughter, Tammy Bruce Feagans. Sandra was born April 30, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan. She...
Jim Leonard Metzger
Mar 6, 2023
Jim Leonard Metzger, "known in Central Virginia as K-95's Catfish," 79, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, M. Kay Metzger; son, William R. Metzger II and wife, Amy; son, Richard Pleva and wife, Barbara; son, Daniel Pleva and wife, Christine; siblings, Bruce, Jay, and Laura; 10...
Inez Kreynus Paul
Mar 4, 2023
Inez Kreynus Paul, 94, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Emily Janosko Kreynus; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie A. Paul, Sr.; a sister-in-law, Lovdie Kreynus; and her daughter-in-law, Yuvonne Paul. Mrs. Paul was a member of Rivers Edge Bible Church, and had...
Royce Eleyet Nevetral
Mar 4, 2023
Royce Eleyet Nevetral, 79, a lifelong resident of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The son of the late Clifford Paul Nevetral, Sr. and Evelyn Dale Eleyet Nevetral; he was also preceded in death by his sister, Billie Dee Nevetral Wray and husband, Roy; and brother, Clifford Paul Nevetral, Jr. He retired from Alcoa after 30...
Duncan Eldorado Liles, Sr.
Mar 3, 2023
Duncan Eldorado Liles, Sr., 75, of Dewitt, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmont and Ruby Liles and his brother, Jerry Liles. Duncan graduated from Dinwiddie High School before attending Richard Bland and St. Leo's College. He served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam during the time of...
Ethel Wynne Moody
Mar 3, 2023
Ethel Wynne Smith Moody, of Prince George, passed away March 3, 2023, in her home. She was born on March 26, 1919, in Warren County, NC, to Blanche Knight Wynne and Barker Wynne. She was predeceased by her brothers, Barker "Buck", Charles, and Jack; her sisters, Jean Wynne, Joyce "Faye" Wynne Barnette, Catherine Wynne Fowler, of North Carolina, and Louise...
Charles Denver Summers, Sr.
Mar 3, 2023
Charles Denver "Sonny" Summers, Sr., 84, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away March 3, 2023. He was born in Imboden, Virginia, on November 4, 1938, the son of the late Charles and Anna Warden Summers. Sonny spent 25 years in the military; two in the Marines, and 23 in the Army. He was one of 15 children, and attended Broadway Baptist...
Earl Stuart Osborne, Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Earl S. Osborne, Jr., 49, a resident of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023. Earl was a loving father, brother, uncle, and Papa. His family meant more to him than anything in this world, and he was a force of nature determined to provide for them and be there whenever they needed. Everyone that knew Earl felt...
Wanda June Jones
Mar 2, 2023
June M. Jones, 87, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Born in Covington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Archie Thomas and Erma Bush Mundy; and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Edmond R. "Bob" Jones; and one brother, Kenneth L. Mundy. Mrs. Jones was a long-time member of Powers Memorial...
Wayne Eugene Griggs, Sr.
Feb 28, 2023
Wayne E. Griggs, Sr., 77, of Sutherland, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He was the son of the late, Jesse Gomer Griggs and Aldine Josey Griggs. Wayne grew up in Hopewell, VA, and made a career in transportation as an over the road truck driver. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving proudly from...
James Lee Marquis
Feb 27, 2023
James Lee Marquis, 88, of Carson, VA, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Homer and Freda Armstrong Marquis; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Mary Louise Marquis; and a brother, William "Bill" Marquis. Jim enlisted in the United States...
Ronald Lee Rowe
Feb 26, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Rowe, of Chester, Virginia, who left us on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was the first of fraternal twins born on June 24, 1946, to the late Howard William Rowe, Sr. and the late Beulah Petersen Rowe. His twin, Donald Dean Rowe; and his younger brother, Howard William...
Allen Sprowl
Feb 26, 2023
On Sunday, February 26, Allen Sprowl entered into eternal rest and peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Allen Sprowl was born on March 23, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the fourth child of the late Foster and Angelina Sprowl. He graduated valedictorian from Benjamin Franklin High School of Philadelphia in 1958. During his youth, he enjoyed singing doo-wop...
A Reece Williamson
Feb 25, 2023
Reva Reece Williamson, 80, of Dinwiddie County, went to be the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2023. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Patton Abraham and Viola Messer Reece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Walker Williamson; brothers, William Toy Reece and Everette Lawson Messer (Alma Lee); sister, Eunice Reece Lowe; nephews,...
