Estelle Sutton

May 16, 2025

Estelle Sutton, age 78, of Chester, VA, passed away on May 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Susie Bailey; husband, David Sutton; and her son, Herbie Hamilton.

She is survived by her son, Mike Hamilton and his wife, Kim; as well as her grandchildren, Ryan, Kelly, Becky, and Ashley.

The family is being served by the...

Leslie Maynard Booth

May 15, 2025

Leslie Maynard "Betsy" Booth (June 9, 1931 - May 15, 2025), was the daughter of Martha Seabury Booth Trigg and William Henry Kevan Booth, of Petersburg. Betsy graduated in 1952, from Mary Baldwin College. After teaching school in Richmond, she moved to Washington, D.C. and then New York; where she worked for Mayor John Lindsay, The Katharine Gibbs School, Tiffany...

Jean Nugent Barker

May 15, 2025

Jean 'Nugent' Barker, of Prince George County, Virginia, departed this life on May 15, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with chronic lung failure. Jean was born April 14, 1945, to the late Raymond N. Nugent, Sr. and Ruby Wright Nugent. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Raymond N. Nugent, Jr. "Buddy" and Kenneth W. Nugent, Sr....

Annette Walker Marshall

May 15, 2025

Annette Walker Marshall, 84, of Chester, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2025. Annette was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many who knew her. She loved the Lord and her family, and surely fulfilled His plan for her life as a good and faithful servant. Annette was very kind-hearted,...

Charles Ray Thompson, Jr.

May 13, 2025

Charles Ray Thompson, Jr., 77, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and master tradesman, Charles lived a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family.

Charles was born in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 1948, but he was raised in the mountains of West Virginia. It...

William Earl Childrey

May 12, 2025

William Earl Childrey (W.E. or Bill) of Richmond, VA, passed away on May 12, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Earl Childrey.

William served in the Navy and was medically discharged. He worked in infrared scanning, construction, and roofing. He was a member of the Metropolitan Masonic Lodge, Legion of Honor and the Richmond Valley Scottish Rite,...

Carol Dea Cook Hall

May 11, 2025

Carol Dea Cook Hall, died May 11, 2025, at Chippenham Medical Center, in Richmond, VA. She was born on May 1, 1948, in Prince George, VA, to Mabel Staford Cook and Windell Cook.

Besides her parents; she is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, William Hall; her stepsons, Alan Hall and Billy Hall; her sisters, Peggy Chudoba and...

Peggy L. Kagels

May 10, 2025

Peggy L. Kagels, age 90, of South Chesterfield, Virginia, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was a native of Hopewell, Virginia, and a daughter of the late Susie Ola and Millard I. Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Green, Wesley Orth, and Earl Kagels; a son, Robbie Orth; a brother, Irvin Lewis; a sister, Betty;...

Joel Emmett Williams

May 9, 2025

Joel Emmett Williams, 67, of N. Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Edwin Williams, Sr. and Alease Virginia Seay Williams; his brother, Leo Edwin Williams, Jr.; and his nephew, Leo Edwin "Buzz" Williams III.

Joel was a Hampden-Sydney College graduate, class of 1979, and then went on to work for...

Robert Joe Bailey

May 5, 2025

Robert Joe Bailey, 80, a longtime resident of Petersburg, VA, died May 5, 2025, in Waverly, VA, after an extended period of declining health. He was born January 23, 1945, in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Amos Bailey and Fay Elizabeth Salyers.

He was affectionately known as Pop, Dad, and Daddy, as well as "Bobby"...

Charles E. Santilli, Jr.

May 3, 2025

Charles E. Santilli, Jr., 74, of Prince George County, VA, died May 3, 2025. Born and raised in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Charles E. Santilli, Sr. and Antoinette Marie Rizzo Santilli. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Penelope "Penny" Santilli; daughter, Alicia K. Santilli; son, Charles E. Santilli III and his wife,...

Nancy Kachle Cannon

May 3, 2025

Nancy Kachle Cannon, 76, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born to the late Elder and Gizelle Kachle in St. Louis, MI. She graduated from Petersburg High School, year of 67' and she worked for the Petersburg General District Court as a Deputy Clerk for 35 years. She loved her church, Petersburg 7th Day...

Ricky D. Smith, Sr.

May 3, 2025

Ricky D. Smith, Sr., 65, of Richmond, VA, went home to heaven, on May 3, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, to the late Lydia Smith and Charlie Smith, Jr.

Ricky was a talented painter for 48 years. He was an avid, self-taught guitar player, and loved playing and singing songs for family and friends. He was loved by all who knew...

Michael Wayne Batts

May 2, 2025

Michael Wayne Batts, 56, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1968, in Petersburg, Virginia, to Samuel L. Batts and the late Marjorie Diana Batts. Michael was the youngest child of Samuel and Marjorie and was adored by his older siblings, Traci, Samuel, and Kimberly. Michael was a beloved husband, father, son,...

Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr.

May 2, 2025

Beryl Merny Hopkins, Jr., 80, of Matoaca, VA, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, he was the son of the late Beryl M. Hopkins, Sr. and Martha Solomon Hopkins; and was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan Hopkins; and grandson, Nathaniel Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins had retired from the United States Navy as a...

James V. West

May 2, 2025

James V. West, 78, of Chester, VA, went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2025. Born and raised in Leicester, NC, he was the son of the late Herman L. and Polly Mehaffey West. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cozette King West; son, Gregory West and wife, Lisa, of Chester, VA; grandchildren, Kenzie West...

Joel Nelson Mobley

May 1, 2025

Joel Nelson Mobley, 81, of Carson passed away on May 1, 2025. Born on September 12, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, Joel was the son of the late Harold Nelson Mobley and Laura Ernestine Elford Mobley. At the age of 17, he joined the National Guard and then proudly enlisted in the United States Army at 18. His military service...

Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Kay (Garbacz) Land, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, following an extended illness.

Born March 31, 1958, she was the daughter of Alvin and Frances (Maj) Garbacz, of Oil City, Pennsylvania. She attended Assumption BVM and St. Stephen's grade school, and was a 1976 graduate of Venango Christian High School.

Mary...

Fletcher Meade Harrison

Apr 26, 2025

Fletcher Meade Harrison, 77, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late B.F. and Virginia Harrison; and was also preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ann Harrison. Fletcher is survived by his daughter, Kristy Holleman and her husband, Bob; his grandchildren, Bobby and Maggie Holleman; and...

Dennis Francis Sullivan

Apr 25, 2025

Dennis Francis Sullivan, 81, of Matoaca, VA, was born December 17, 1943, and passed away April 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Dennis Sullivan; and brother, Kerrin T Sullivan. Dennis was born in New York but grew up in Los Angeles, CA.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Sullivan; four grandchildren,...