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Rick Anthony Scott

Rick Anthony Scott

Mar 30, 2025

Rick Anthony "Tony" Scott, 68, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Scott; his mother, Frances Cole and stepdad, Jerry Cole; one sister, Faith; two brothers, Jack and Michael; a daughter, Foxy; and a nephew, Edward "Sonny."

Tony is survived by two daughters, Daisy Scott (Robert) and Francesca Scott (Jason); a...

Elizabeth Mitchell Daffron

Elizabeth Mitchell Daffron

Mar 28, 2025

 Elizabeth "Betty" Mitchell Daffron, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 7, 1939, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and service to others.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Oather Oakey Mitchell II and Kathryn Cox Mitchell; her sister and brother, Kathryn "Kaki" Mitchell Vint and Oather Oakey Mitchell III;...

Mary Wilson Weber

Mary Wilson Weber

Mar 27, 2025

Weber, Mary Wilson, 90, of Chester, VA, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. Mary is survived by her children, Jan Dreelin, John (Lilly), and Andy (Nikki); ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Weber; daughter, Mary Bottoms; and sisters, Elsie Antonio and Catherine Owens.

Mary was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she...

Monty Earl Henshaw

Monty Earl Henshaw

Mar 27, 2025

Monty Earl Henshaw, 64, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Sr. and Frances Jean Henshaw; his son, Monty Henshaw, Jr.; and his brother, Otis Henshaw, Jr.

Monty was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Monty is survived by his...

Frank Britt

Frank Britt

Mar 27, 2025

Frank Britt, 79, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Loyd William Britt and Ruby Morgan Britt; and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine Talbert; and a grandson, Michael Talbert, Jr. Frank faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force, having...

Raymond Lee Strathy, Sr.

Raymond Lee Strathy, Sr.

Mar 26, 2025

Raymond Lee Strathy, Sr., 80, passed away on March 26, 2025, at his home in Chesterfield County. He retired from his career at the Virginia Department of Transportation, after 41 years of service, beginning in the Accounting Division and completing his career in the Bridge Division.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Herndon and Ned C. Strathy, Sr.;...

Monika Elizabeth Krese

Monika Elizabeth Krese

Mar 26, 2025

Monika Elizabeth Krese, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerrit and O'rene Wheeler; as well as her loving husband, Paul Krese.

Monika lived a life of service. She worked in the federal government for 36 years as a dedicated federal employee. In her spare time, she enjoyed volunteering and...

Wallace Monroe Shanks, Sr.

Wallace Monroe Shanks, Sr.

Mar 26, 2025

Wallace Monroe Shanks, Sr., 76, of Prince George, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junior Ellis and Hazel Jarvis Shanks; a brother, Richard Shanks; and a sister, Mary Rivera. He is survived by his wife, Leah Shanks; children, Wally Shanks (Michelle), Gene Shanks (Kim), Laura Atkins (Ricky), and DJ Shanks; grandchildren,...

Judith Gates Scrivener

Judith Gates Scrivener

Mar 24, 2025

Judith "Judy" Gates Scrivener passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 83. She was a longtime chemistry professor at Brightpoint (previously called John Tyler) Community College. Born in Seattle, Washington, she earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Brigham Young University, in 1963, and then attended Florida State University, where she met her husband of nearly 60 years,...

Judith Ann Carroll

Judith Ann Carroll

Mar 24, 2025

Judith Ann Carroll, 62, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born to the late John Thomas Bucy, Jr. She was very family oriented, a mother to all she met. She enjoyed a nights out at the Casino or at the movies. Her favorites were The Sound of Music and Gone with the Wind. She was a bright...

Robert Mitchell Lewis III

Robert Mitchell Lewis III

Mar 24, 2025

Robert Mitchell Lewis III "Robbie", 50, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Mitchell Lewis, Jr.

Robert is survived by his mother, Judith H. Lewis; sisters, Stephanie L. Vaughan and Robin L. Howerton (Norman); nephew, Damian Vaughan; nieces, Sarah Vaughan and Jessica Howerton; great-nephews, Lincoln Vaughan and...

Robert L. Rawes

Robert L. Rawes

Mar 22, 2025

Robert L. Rawes, 89, of Chester, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a short illness.

Born in Rockford, IL, Robert was the son of the late Frank and Sarah Rawes. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lula Childs Rawes; and his sister, Pat Reterson.

He is lovingly remembered by his children, Jeff Rawes...

Diana Renee Stokes

Diana Renee Stokes

Mar 22, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Diana Renee Stokes, 42, of Colonial Heights, VA, who passed away on March 22, 2025. She was born at Petersburg General Hospital on February 10, 1983, in Petersburg, VA. She was the first born of two children. She graduated from Colonial Heights High School in 2001, where she...

Maggie Louise Greene Wells

Maggie Louise Greene Wells

Mar 21, 2025

Maggie Louise Greene Wells, 94, of Edgecombe County, NC, passed peacefully into God's loving arms on March 21, 2025. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Earl O. Wells, Sr., of 61 years; her son, David K. Wells; and many other beloved family members and friends. She is survived by her loving sister, Maurice Dale Greene; her children, Earl...

Kathleen Worontsoff

Kathleen Worontsoff

Mar 20, 2025

Kathleen Worontsoff, 78, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born to the late Anthony Guglielmo and Bernice Puckett in Philadelphia, PA.

She had a long time career at Philip Morris USA and retired at 2003. She loved to spend time at the beach or traveling all across the world. She is survived by her loving husband, Walter "Wally"...

Kathryn Edwards Ryan

Kathryn Edwards Ryan

Mar 19, 2025

Kathryn Edwards Ryan, of Colonial Heights, VA, was brought into her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born on April 11, 1955, in Petersburg, VA, to Lucille H. Edwards and Joseph F. Edwards (Tink). Kathy loved her family immensely and enjoyed every moment that was spent with them. She loved her horses...

Gerald E. Sechrest

Gerald E. Sechrest

Mar 18, 2025

Gerald E. Sechrest (known to all as "Jerry Sechrest") Age 92, of Prince George County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 18th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jean Sechrest; his parents, Ed and Elaine Sechrest; his brother, Donnie Sechrest; and his first grandchild, Ashley P. Daniels.

He is survived by his four...

Madeline Betty Spence

Madeline Betty Spence

Mar 18, 2025

Madeline Betty Spence, 93, passed away on March 18, 2025. Madeline is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Spence; and son, Robert E. Spence. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Bordeaux (Leon); son, Roy Spence (Vicky); daughter, Robecca Purdie (Ronnie); son, Ronald Spence; and blessed with so many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, we could never name them...

Destiny Danyel

Destiny Danyel

Mar 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Destiny Danyel, of Chester, VA. She was a cherished mother, who peacefully passed away on March 16, 2025. Destiny was born on April 29, 1954, and she lived to be 70 years old.

Destiny is proceeded in death by her mother, Dorothy Marie Daniel; and her father, Horace Wright Daniel....

John Joseph Schwab

John Joseph Schwab

Mar 14, 2025

John Joseph Schwab, 71, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Captain Joseph L. Schwab and Helen Hiers Schwab.

John is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Margaret Schwab; his daughter, Lisa Marie Haywood; two grandsons, Jacob and Nicholas Haywood; his sister, Marie "Ree" Driggers; his nephew, Charley Driggers (Michele);...

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