Obituaries
Richard Alvin Barden, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Richard “Dickie” Alvin Barden, Sr., 90, of Powhatan, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Leon Barden, Sr. and Annie Berger Barden, and two sisters, Ann Waldrop and Donna Burkholder.
Dickie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Nancy Lewis Barden. Known to many as Papa, he...
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...
Darrell Whitney Grim
Aug 19, 2025
Darrell Whitney Grim, 66, of Powhatan, passed away August 19, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph Grim, Katherine Grim and one surviving brother Keith Grim. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice and one son Corey. He retired after 36 years with The Department of State Police. He loved his family deeply and shared a...
Doris Clayton Poore Drinkard
Aug 19, 2025
Doris Clayton Poore Drinkard, 93, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Loye Clayton Poore; her mother, Lula Brinkley Poore; her son, Walter Patterson (Pat) Drinkard, III; and her brother, David Eugene Poore. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Colley (Dee); daughter-in-law, Jeanne Everett; sister, Evelyn Mayo...
Cecil Grinolds, Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Cecil Grinolds Jr., age 88, of Powhatan, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was devoted to his family, fiercely loving his wife of 63 years, Priscilla Grinolds; children, Teresa (Joe) Dornish, Tina Grinolds, and April (Dave) Jaconski; grandchildren, Amber Kestler, Odyssey (Aaron) Marshall, Brittany (Drew) Howell,...
ALMA MURIEL DINGUS
Aug 11, 2025
Alma Muriel Hall Dingus, 83, of Chesterfield, passed away on August 11, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents Roy Patrick Hall and Alma Derafield Hall; brothers Roy Earl Hall, Sr. and George Clifford Hall. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Tommy Stephen Dingus, two children Keith "Shadow" (Denise) and Judy (Matt); four grandchildren, Stephen (Kirsten), Angela...
Nathaniel Henry Lennon
Aug 8, 2025
Nathaniel Henry Lennon, 27, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on August 8, 2025. Nathaniel was born in Augusta County, VA but spent his school years in Powhatan. He graduated from Powhatan High School in 2016. Nathaniel worked at Kroger in Midlothian as well as WalMart in Powhatan. Nathaniel enjoyed many varieties of music, video games, dogs of all sizes, movies...
James Allen Meek
Aug 6, 2025
James Allen Meek
May 2, 1945 – August 6, 2025
Papa Jim’s luck finally ran out and he lost his ninth life. He survived several horrendous accidents, open heart surgeries, a ruptured brain aneurysm and multiple bouts of sepsis, which eventually did him in.
He spent his career building large-scale electrical transmission power lines all across America and was a member of the...
George Bruce Bowles
Aug 5, 2025
George Bruce Bowles September 4, 1968 - August 5, 2025
The forest lost one of its own, as Jesus welcomed him home.
The Lord carved him from timber, Gave him calloused hands, a steady spine, And eyes that saw both danger and wonder in the treetops.
He was a logger by trade, But that never told the whole story. He understood the trees...
Michelle Powers Kleis
Jul 30, 2025
Michelle Powers Kleis, 54 of Powhatan, Virginia, earned her Angel wings on July 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Powers and husband, Greg Kleis. She is survived by her daughters, Katelyn Knabe (John), Hailey Knabe (Joseph), Kelly Knabe (Phillip); mother, Dorothy Powers; grandchildren, Hunter, Gage, Macie, Jordan and Vivian.
Michelle was Loving Mother and Grandmother. She...
Fletcher Arbogast
Jul 29, 2025
Fletcher Duane Arbogast, age 68, of Farmville, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on July 29th, 2025.
Fletcher was born on May 12, 1957, in Cleveland Ohio to Mary and Duane Arbogast. He grew up in Powhatan, Virginia was a graduate of Powhatan High School.
He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his devotion to his favorite baseball team, the Yankee's,...
Eugene Burton Moyer
Jul 27, 2025
Eugene Burton Moyer, 95, of Powhatan, Virginia peacefully passed away in his home on July 27, 2025. He has gone to join his wife of over 60 years, Shirley, who preceded him in death on August 19, 2022.
He is survived by his son, Kevin Moyer (Kim); daughter, Tracey Brandon; his four Grandchildren Travis, Taylor, Tanner and Trent; as well as...
Betty Perkins Thomas
Jul 27, 2025
Betty Perkins Thomas 81, of Powhatan, passed away July 7th. 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her nieces and nephews. She was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, Richmond. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home. 3215 Anderson Highway, Powhatan. Burial...
Eddie King
Jul 25, 2025
Eddie King 78, of Powhatan, Va. passed away July 25, 2025. He is preceded in death by his brothers Ronnie and Harry King. He is survived by his children Rita Hughes (Dean), Chris King (Amy) and Teresa Harris; brothers Dennis King and Larry King; sister Donna DeHart; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many other extended family. Eddie loved watching baseball,...
Mary Ann Olgers
Jul 24, 2025
Mary Ann Olgers, 82, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully, reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Douglas Earl Olgers, and her brothers, John, Joe, and Roy Jones. She is survived by her loving sons, Forrest, Troy (Tammy), and Brian (Emma), her cherished grandchildren, her dear friend, Flossie Blevins, and her sister-in-law, Connie Wagner.
Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother,...
Gloria Jean Vaughan
Jul 23, 2025
Gloria Jean Vaughan, 84, of Powhatan, VA, passed away suddenly at home on July 23, 2025.
Jean was born in Charleston, WV on May 16, 1941. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1959.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was best known for her generous spirit, positive outlook, contagious smile and unforgettable laugh. Jean was...
James Donald Bray
Jul 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Donald Bray, 92, of Powhatan. Don passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.Don’s greatest pride was his large family. He was a loving husband of 63 years to his devoted wife, Brenda—a father, a doting grandfather, great-grandfather, and a true role model.He was preceded...
Nicholas Anthony Ryan
Jul 17, 2025
Nicholas Anthony Ryan, 23, of Powhatan, VA, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Richmond, VA.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, with the Reverend Tony Ryan of the Universal Life Church, officiating.Nicholas was born in Renton, WA, to Tony and Michelle Ryan on...
Jeannette Ellen Gibbs
Jul 17, 2025
Jeannette Ellen Gibbs of Powhatan went home to the Lord on July 17, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Augustus and Marie Parsons; and her daughter Heather Day. She is survived by her long time partner, Jennifer Jennings; her daughters, Keri Watts (Brandon), Gina Price (Jeremy). She is also survived by Grandchildren, Gracelin, Annaston, Andrew, Joshua, Mackenzie,...
Charles Robert Wiley
Jul 14, 2025
Charles Robert Wiley, age 75, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 27, 1950, in Richmond, Virginia, Charles was known throughout his life for his generous spirit, devotion to others, and deep love for his family. He spent many years coaching PYAA football and baseball, where he positively impacted countless young...
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