Local obituaries for
Virginia Taylor Coates
Jan 13, 2023
Virginia T. Coates, 90, of Chesterfield County, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oaker G.; and her children, Neil, Jenny, and Keon. She is survived by her children, Gary and Janice, Ernie, Glenna and Angie. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeff and Jennifer, Michelle, Travis,...
Judy Elizabeth Ellington
Jan 13, 2023
Judy Elizabeth Ellington passed away on January 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. After an exciting and eventful life, she has joined her husband, Frank and daughter, Abbey in Heaven. Her dynamic personality always drew people to her, friends and strangers alike. She met many of these while enjoying one of her favorite hobbies of riding her...
Judy Elizabeth Ellington
Jan 13, 2023
Judy Elizabeth Ellington passed away on January 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. After an exciting and eventful life, she has joined her husband, Frank and daughter, Abbey in Heaven. Her dynamic personality always drew people to her, friends and strangers alike. She met many of these while enjoying one of her favorite hobbies of riding her...
Shane Alexander Perry
Jan 12, 2023
Shane Alexander Perry, 33, of Dinwiddie County, VA passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He had a big heart, a love for music and his greatest love was for his son, Jaydin. Shane is survived by his mother, Cynthia Anderson and husband, Douglas; one brother, Matthew Bowen; his son, Jaydin Milano and his mother, Leta Judd; and numerous aunts,...
Frank Porter Hatter, Iii
Jan 12, 2023
Frank Porter Hatter III, 75, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born in Maryland to the late Frank Porter Hatter, Jr., and Daisy S. Hatter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lloyd Hatter. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Karen Henshaw Hatter; son, Ryan Frank Hatter; mother-in-law, Roselyn...
Annye Dawson Gravitt
Jan 12, 2023
Annye professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, at age ten, in the First Christian Church, Chase City, Virginia. She was a devoted wife, mother, and an excellent cook. At Chester Baptist Church, she was the 5th grade Sunday School teacher, and served as a deacon for several years. Her strongest support in life has been her God. Annye worked...
John "Rocky" Russell Walter, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
John R Walter, Jr. aka "Rocky", 61, of Hopewell, VA, passed January 10, 2023. Raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late, John Walter; and survived by his mother, Mary Ellen Walter; daughter, Jennifer Vaid and her husband, Yuri, of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Wyatt and Liam; daughter, Janie Stewart, of Hopewell; son, Nick Wray, of Roanoke; brothers,...
Marvin Lee Thompson
Jan 10, 2023
Marvin Lee Thompson, 77, of Chester, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Mary Thompson; three brothers; and one sister. Marvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a devout Christian and Baptist, and was a member of Second Chance Baptist Church for 18 years. Marvin was employed...
Joe Pete Condra
Jan 10, 2023
Joe Pete Condra, 76, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on January 10, 2023. Born and raised in Brookwood, AL, he was the son of the late William Condra and Rosa Lee Condra. After graduating from Brookwood High School, Mr. Condra served in Vietnam with honorable discharge, after three and a half years of service. Following, he was a painter, mechanic,...
Dorothy Grey Slusser
Jan 10, 2023
Dorothy Grey Slusser, 89, of Prince George, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born in Tarboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late, Rufus Jesse Johnson, Jr. and Letha Lee Moye Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mack Slusser; grandson, Earl Thomas Newton, Jr.; brothers, Earl, JR, Ben, and Lee Johnson; sister, Virginia...
Brynleigh Jean Smith
Jan 9, 2023
Brynleigh Jean Smith, of Dinwiddie, born January 5, 2023, at 4:23 AM, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmothers, Gloria Stevens and Shelia Breedlove; maternal great-grandfather, Michael Beach, Sr.; and paternal grandmother, Tammie Boykin. How very softly you tiptoed into my world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed, but what...
Randy Garner Griffin
Jan 9, 2023
Randy Griffin, 63, raised in Chester, VA, went to be with Our Lord on January 9, 2023. We know he is happy and surrounded by family and friends predeceased. He is survived by his mom, Wilma Creasey; wife, Cheryl Griffin; daughter, Jessica Griffin; grandson, Christian Goodfellow; along with several amazing family members and his loving fur babies. He will be...
Alfred James Pizzullo, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
Alfred James Pizzullo, Jr., 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Alfred Pizzullo, Sr. Alfred is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Pizzullo; daughters, Teresa Johnston (Trevor) and Lesley Harvey; grandchildren, Audrianna Lambert (Chris), Thomas Jenkins, Eric Johnston, Edward Harvey, and Daniel Harvey; two great-grandchildren,...
Wanda Teresa Blake
Jan 7, 2023
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Wanda Teresa Harrison Blake, age 63, passed away peacefully at Johnston Willis Hospital, Richmond, VA. She was born on March 16, 1959, in Petersburg, VA. Wanda graduated as valedictorian of Prince George High School, Prince George, VA, in June 1977. She matriculated from Howard University, DC, Magna Cum Laude, in 1981, with a Bachelor of...
Dasan Lee Myers
Jan 5, 2023
Dasan Lee Myers (senior of Hopewell High), 17, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Dasan had a love for riding and working on his motorcycle, spending time with his girlfriend, Cat, friends, and family. He had a passion for shooting and collecting guns, and hoped to one day open his own Gun Smith business. He was...
Donald Lee Cleveland
Jan 5, 2023
Donald Lee "Duck" Cleveland, 78, of Chester, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Willie Porter Cleveland and Betty Florine Curry Jackson. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Cleveland Henry. He is survived by his son, Jacob Cleveland (Brandy); daughter, Mary Baumgartner (Steve); ex-wife and...
Arthur Francis Hills
Jan 5, 2023
Arthur F. Hills, 90, of Ipswich, MA, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Elna E. Foster; daughter, Lynne A. Sarafin; brother, Tom Hills; sister, Margaret Corsaro; and parents, George and Mary Hills. Arthur was born on January 23, 1932 and graduated from Ipswich High School. He served honorably...
Anna Marie Bateman
Jan 4, 2023
Anna Marie (Hartman) Bateman, 72, was born into the loving arms of her parents on Sunday, December 31, 1950, and passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Anna was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Frank Raymond Hartman and Freda Catherine (Wolford) Hartman, both originally from Hampshire County, West Virginia. Growing up, Anna...
Sandra Lee Hare
Jan 4, 2023
Sandra Frazier Hare, 79, of Claremont, VA, gained her wings on January 4, 2023. Born in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late, Jake and Mary Frazier. She was a loving wife and mother. She retired from Allied Chemical after many years of service. She loved living on the river, working in the yard, and enjoyed going to thrift...
Hazel Wilson Stewart
Jan 3, 2023
Hazel W. Stewart, 94, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born in Chesterfield, VA, she was the daughter of the late, Robert Clay and Daisy Dell Bucher Wilson; and was also preceded in death by her devoted friends, Barbara Tyler and Lois Reese; and her three Cairn Terriers. Mrs. Stewart retired from Philip Morris as an...
