Local obituaries for
Josephine King
Jan 3, 2023
Josephine "Josie" Hunt King, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 78. Josie was born in Derrinacartha, Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Hunt; sister, Marian Hunt, all were residents of County Roscommon, Ireland. She was also preceded in death by a...
Anthony Grey Barbini
Jan 3, 2023
On January 3, 2023, Anthony Barbini departed this life, one week following his 31st birthday. Anthony was born in Chippenham Hospital, in Richmond, Virginia, but resided in Hopewell his entire life. He graduated from Hopewell High School in 2010, and was employed many places before landing the job he felt was his "perfect match," as a Revenue Recovery Clerk at...
Lawrence Keith Mathis
Jan 3, 2023
L. Keith Mathis, 69, of Hopewell, VA, passed away on January 3, 2023. He was the son of the late Marvin and Marie Mathis. He was a loving husband and father. He retired from Honeywell after 30 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales, with his...
Edna Johnson Ratliff
Jan 3, 2023
Edna J. Ratliff, 88 years old, of Hopewell, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1934, in Roanoke, Alabama and was raised in Alderson, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William H. Ratliff (Bill). Edna was also preceded in...
Frank Ronald Kingery
Jan 2, 2023
Frank Ronald Kingery, 71, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Indiana, he was the son of the late Frank Robert Kingery and Edna Goad Kingery Janney. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William "Billy" Kingery. Frank was a U.S. Army Veteran and proudly served his country. He went on to work as...
Velma Lea Jones
Jan 2, 2023
Velma Lea Jones, 83, of Chester, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Fendley, AR, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Woodrow and Lennie Mae Still Kirksey, and was also preceded in death by a son, Randall Scott Jones. Mrs. Jones was a faithful member of Chester Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband...
James Daniel Prevette, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
James Daniel Prevette, Sr., 84, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Davidson, NC, and raised in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late, Dave and Beatrice Prevette; and was also preceded in death by three brothers, Everett, William, and Kenneth. Mr. Prevette is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Brenda...
Norma Mae Hinant
Jan 2, 2023
Norma Rountree Hinant, 84, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on her birthday, January 2, 2023. Norma was born at home in Sandy Cross, NC, on January 2, 1939, to the late Thomas William Rountree & Sarah Elizabeth Hurdle Rountree. Norma was preceded in death by seven siblings; and one grandson, Tim. Norma is survived by one sister, and her...
Rudolph Anderson Williamson, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Rudolph "Smiley" Anderson Williamson, 86, of DeWitt, VA passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2023. He was born March 9, 1936, in DeWitt, VA, the son of Jasper Raymond and Hettie Dalton Williamson. He graduated from Dinwiddie High School, Class of 1954, where he was a standout pitcher on a team that brought home a championship. He served...
Carl Edward Lowe
Jan 1, 2023
Carl Edward Lowe, 79, of Hopewell, died January 1, 2023. Born and raised in West Virginia, he was the son of the late, Isaac and Danah Lowe. After honorably serving in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War, he settled in Hopewell, VA, where he worked until retirement at Allied Signal. In addition to his late parents, Mr....
Carolyn Jean Cole
Dec 30, 2022
Carolyn Jean Keeton Cole, 78, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Wake Forest, NC, she was the daughter of the late MSgt Tascle Eugene Keeton, U.S. Army, Retired, and Glendora Elizabeth Dean Keeton. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Zeb and Missie Dean, of Wake Forest, NC; and paternal grandparents, James...
Bernard Bishop
Dec 29, 2022
Bernard C. Bishop, 81, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on December 29, 2022. Born in Brunswick, VA, he was the son of the late, Leland and Mary Bishop. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Catherine Blaha Bishop; son, Calvin Bishop (Tracy), of Sutherland; daughter, Cheryl Bishop Smith (Tim), of Dinwiddie; daughter, Rita Bishop Powers (Joey), of...
Ronald Keith Holmstrand
Dec 27, 2022
Ronald Keith Holmstrand, 89, of Disputanta, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was preceded by his parents, Valentine and Gladys Holmstrand and his wife, Jean Holmstrand. Ronald was a talented musician and percussionist who played in the Air Force Big Band, the Richmond Symphony, and the Minnesota Symphony. He was an avid pickleball and tennis player as well...
Gloria Jean Bombardiere
Dec 27, 2022
Gloria Jean Bombardiere, 85, of Hopewell, Virginia, died December 27, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Paul Woodrow (Woody) Seaman and Myrtle (Moe) Louise Hott Jones. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandparent, and friend. She will be missed beyond measure. Gloria was a hairdresser for 55 years and owned "The Hen House Beauty Salon" in Hopewell....
Richard Joe Neff
Dec 27, 2022
Richard (Dick) Joe Neff, age 83, of Greenville, OH, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the home of his daughter, Joy Johnson, in Chester, VA. Dick was born July 23, 1939 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Pete A. Neff and Mary E. (Billheimer) Neff. Dick was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Mae Fern...
Lois Jeanette Miller
Dec 26, 2022
Lois Jeanette Caudle Miller, 93, widow of Joseph B. Miller, Jr., to whom she was married 51 years, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James "Jimmie" Coleman Caudle and Lois Eunice Owen; her brothers, William Andrew Caudle (Hilda Foutz), and James Eunice Caudle (Dorothy Holleman); sisters, Anna Evelyn Skinner (Carl L....
Louise Keene Henshaw
Dec 26, 2022
Louise Keene Henshaw, 80, of Church Road, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Keene, Sr. and Millie Keene; sister, June Morgan and her husband, Bill Morgan; and brother, William A. Keene, Jr. Louise graduated from Midway High School, in 1960, where she excelled in basketball and softball. After graduating from...
Jeptha Allen Harrell
Dec 25, 2022
Jeptha Allen Harrell, 91, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Jarratt, VA, he was the son of the late Allen W. and Mattie Ollie Delbridge Harrell. Mr. Harrell was a proud retiree of Firestone having served for 44 dedicated years. Jeptha will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband,...
Sandra Lee Goodfellow
Dec 23, 2022
Our Precious Lady, Sandra Lee Goodfellow, of Sutherland, VA, departed our earthly realm on Friday, December 23, 2022, surrounded by her husband of 41 years, Randy, and her family. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna Peloza and husband Steve; her son, Tony Kraus and wife, Regina; three siblings, Irvin Eversole and wife, Diane, Juanita James, and Tammy Kowalik; and...
Victor Eugene Fuzy
Dec 23, 2022
Victor Eugene Fuzy, age 89, passed away on December 23, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1933, in Hopewell, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis A. and Edith Titterington Fuzy; brothers, Louis A, Jr. and Ernest Fuzy. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Donna Lockhart Fuzy; and his four children, Edith Durbin...
