Obituaries

Linda B. Hairfield

Linda B. Hairfield

Jun 21, 2025

Linda B. Hairfield, 81, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Linda shared 44 wonderful years of marriage with her true love, Jack Hairfield. Together, they built a life full of laughter, love, and unwavering devotion. Linda was known for her joyful spirit and infectious sense of humor that could light up any room. She was a...

Andrew Woodrow Jamerson

Andrew Woodrow Jamerson

Jun 15, 2025

Andrew (Andy) Jamerson, passed away in his home surrounded by his beloved wife of almost 60 years and family on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mattie & Frank Jamerson, their son, Frank and 4 sisters and 6 brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Dot Jamerson; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great- grandson;...

Doris Shirley Estes

Doris Shirley Estes

Jun 15, 2025

Doris Shirley Estes, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 93.

Doris was the devoted wife of the late Robert “Bob” Estes for over 66 years. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children: Donna Estes, Lisa Gits (Jacques), and the late Robert Estes, Jr. She lovingly embraced her...

Raymond Krebs

Raymond Krebs

Jun 11, 2025

Raymond Krebs was born in Washington, D.C., to Hilmer and Alice Krebs and raised in District Heights, MD. After graduating from Suitland High School in 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Belknap during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a welder at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, eventually retiring as Head of Facilities Management,...

Berkeley Elwood Beasley

Berkeley Elwood Beasley

May 29, 2025

Berkeley Elwood Beasley, 76, of Powhatan, VA, was born October 6th. 1948. He went to be with our Lord on Thursday May 29th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd E. Beasley and Maud R. Beasley.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Winifred S. Beasley, his son, James Travis Beasley, (Mary Beth); two grandsons, Mason...

Dorothy Alice McKinley

Dorothy Alice McKinley

May 28, 2025

Dorothy Alice (Emerick) McKinley, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Born on May 31, 1932, in Glendale, California, she lived a full life that spanned nearly a century and touched many people along the way.

A native Californian, Dorothy spent her early years in southern California where she lived with her family. In 1975, she...

Franklin Thompson

Franklin Thompson

May 25, 2025

Franklin Thompson, 68, of Midlothian, VA. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. He was born in Gassaway, WV. on December 26, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Hattie Thompson, along with four sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Penny Thompson; son Isaac Thompson,...

Flora Ruth Elder

Flora Ruth Elder

May 23, 2025

Flora Ruth Elder, 86, of Powhatan, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2025. She was born to John Ross and Elizabeth Yauger Stickle on March 3rd, 1939, in Lemont Furnace, PA. She attended grade school in Hopwood, PA, then graduated from North Union Township High School in Uniontown, class of 1957. Ruth went on to attend...

Jeffrey Allen Hodges

Jeffrey Allen Hodges

May 19, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Hodges, 49, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2025 at University Hospital surrounded by many of his loved ones.

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Mickey Hodges Sr, and Granddaughter Destinee Lipscomb.

He is survived by his Mother, Brenda; his siblings, Amanda, Mickey Jr. and his wife Tara, and Michael; his children, Hannah and her...

Johanna Marnitz Stowers

Johanna Marnitz Stowers

May 18, 2025

Johanna Marnitz Stowers, 89, of Berlin, Germany, Chesterfield, Virginia, and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2025, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born on May 21, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, to Paul and Hedwig Marnitz. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Brandt, and her husband of 58 years, Roy Stowers, who...

Wilbur "Clark" Adams

Wilbur "Clark" Adams

May 5, 2025

Wilbur “Clark” Adams, 70, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025. Clark is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Ingram Adams and Frances Norton Adams. He is survived by his two sons, Brian (Amanda), and David (Jessica), all of Goochland; five grandchildren, Chase, Hunter, Chelsea, Hayden, and Mason; and his sister, Kathy Featherston, of...

Julie Lawrence

Julie Lawrence

May 2, 2025

Julie Ann Hastings Lawrence, 68, of Powhatan County, VA, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on October 19, 1957 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis, who passed away on February 12, 2025. Julie is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Swanson (Shane); two...

Mark Llewellyn

Mark Llewellyn

Apr 30, 2025

Mark Llewellyn, 60, of Powhatan, was called home by Jesus on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. A lifelong presence in the community, Mark was known through Llewellyn’s Towing and Repair, the family business he proudly helped build and support for over 40 years. Those who had the privilege of knowing Mark will remember his straight-shooting wit, his determined “get ’er done”...

Robert Martin Talbert, PHD

Robert Martin Talbert, PHD

Apr 30, 2025

Robert Martin Talbert, Ph.D., 88, of Powhatan, Va., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Bob was born February 2, 1937, and raised in Franconia, Virginia., as well as childhood years in the Panama Canal Zone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond M. and Elizabeth M. Talbert, and his brother Richard T. Talbert. He is survived by his...

Nancy B. Munson

Nancy B. Munson

Apr 28, 2025

Nancy B. Munson, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and other loved ones in Powhatan, VA on April 28, 2025.

Nancy was born in Orwell, Vermont, on March 7, 1938. She graduated high school in 1955 and held various occupations throughout her life, including working at Yankee Kingdom Apple Orchard in Addison, VT with her beloved friend Marlene Bedard-Findiesen.

Nancy...

Jeffrey Sheppard Winall

Jeffrey Sheppard Winall

Apr 25, 2025

Jeffrey Sheppard Winall, age 52, of Powhatan, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025. Jeff is survived by his father, Gary Winall (Ellen); his mother, Elizabeth Chambers (Bob); his brother, Jason Winall (Jessica); his daughter, Jordan; his son, William; his niece, Madalyn; along with many extended family members and cherished friends.

Jeff battled against an aggressive form...

George Osborne Gregory, Jr.

George Osborne Gregory, Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

GEORGE OSBORNE GREGORY JR. of Powhatan VA passed away suddenly at his home on Easter Sunday, 21 April 2025.

He was predeceased by his parents, Gloria C. Gregory and George O. Gregory Sr., and his younger sister, Gloria C. Gregory.George is survived by his sister, Susan G. Cella, and her husband, The Honorable Paul W. Cella; his son, Gray W. Gregory,...

Barbara Jean Moomau

Barbara Jean Moomau

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara Jean Moomau, 61 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and grandchildren on April 19, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Ann Gracey Sanderson

Ann Gracey Sanderson

Apr 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ann Gracey Sanderson

December 13, 1936 – April 16, 2025

Ann Gracey Sanderson (née Mary Ann Gracey), 88, passed away on April 16, 2025. A lifelong Virginian residing at Ashby Farm in Cartersville and Tuckahoe Pines in Henrico. Ann was known for her strength, warmth, quick wit, determination, and unmistakable Southern style.

Born in Blackstone, Virginia, Ann graduated from...

Cathy Lynn Olson

Cathy Lynn Olson

Apr 16, 2025

Cathy Lynn Olson (Short), passed away on April 16th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Short of Powhatan, and her sister Lisa Lafoon of Powhatan. She is survived by her husband, Randy Olson, and granddaughter, Abby of West Virginia, her son, Timothy Hamilton, her sister Peggy Stroud (Kevin) of Cumberland, her brother Frankie Short...