Obituaries

Ross Neal Simmons

Aug 22, 2023

Ross Neal Simmons, 77, of Midlothian, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Rev. James Phineas Simmons and Rubie Benetta Carter Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmie Lee Simmons; and his sister, Norma Jean Hager. 

He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Simmons Scott...

Dorothy Smith Lowery

Aug 22, 2023

Dorothy Smith "Dot" Lowery, 86, a lifelong resident and icon of Powhatan, was called home unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents Thelma & Thomas Smith; step-mother June; sisters Mildred, Alice and Helen; brother Arthur Lee; several nieces and nephews, step-siblings, and the man she loved until her...

Rita Slayton

Aug 22, 2023

Rita Faye Tench, 68, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday August 22, 2023.

She is survived by 3 children, a brother, 4 nieces, 4 grandchildren, and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews. Rita had a passion for plants, she loved to sew and make jewelry, and collect anything with owls. Her room...

Joyce Arlene Jones

Aug 19, 2023

Joyce Arlene Jones, 83, of Amelia, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wilbur Jones, Son Steven Rex Jones(Beth), Sisters Jewel Martin and Linda Childress, Brother Rayford Hall, Grandchildren Brandy Davis(Trey), Cody Jones(Shannon) and 4 Great Grandchildren.  The family would like to thank her caregivers Diane and Brad Easter for the...

Jeffrey Charles Curry

Aug 17, 2023

Jeffrey Charles Curry ("Jeff"), 45, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on August 17th. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Curry; father, Phillip Curry; sister, Jennifer Curry; identical twin brother, Jeremy Curry; sister, Jessica Veasey (Matthew); and nephews Tyler and Blake Veasey. He also leaves behind aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Jeff was preceded in death by his...

Patrice Sevilla Anderson

Aug 12, 2023

 

Patrice Anderson, 65, of Powhatan passed away on August 12, 2023 at CJW MedicalCenter in Midlothian. She was born on July 17, 1958 in Petersburg, VA to George D. Filippi and Mercedes Andrews Filippi. She is predeceased by her parents, and her stepfather, William Robinson.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Barry Anderson of Powhatan....

Donald Ray Newman

Aug 6, 2023

Donnie Ray Newman left this world on Sunday, August 6, 2023 to join his parents, Jim and Del Newman in the sweet by and by. He was 55 years old and died peacefully in his sleep. Donnie was born in Richmond, VA on March 26, 1968. He grew up in Powhatan, VA and graduated from Powhatan High School in 1986.

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Reba Jo Ownby Myers

Jul 31, 2023

Reba Jo Ownby Myers, 82, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 64 years John L. Myers; son, Rev. J. Randy Myers (Tammy); daughter, Dr. Tammy Jo Myers Martin (Harvey); sisters, Geraldine Whaley and Evelyn Trent; grandchildren, J. Paul Myers (Amanda), Dr. Matthew Turner, Erik Myers, Kilby Cumbea, Joshua Turner...

Debra Johns Easter

Jul 29, 2023

Debra Johns Easter, 61 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Mike Easter; and The Easter Family. She always took great care of and deeply loved her family. Debra was an avid animal lover, which is reflected in the herd of deer that visited her daily. She fed and cared for...

Jon Heath Betts

Jul 28, 2023

Jon Heath Betts died on Friday, July 28, 2023.  Jon was born in Richmond, VA on April 9, 1938, the second of two sons of Arnold W. Betts and Emily Orschel. 

 

Jon graduated from Benedictine High School in 1956 and attended Virginia Tech (then VPI) for his undergraduate degree.  Jon joined the first cohort of the US Peace Corps...

William Christopher Cook

Jul 26, 2023

William Christopher Cook (Cookie) passed away July 26, suddenly. He is survived by his parents, Billy and Vickie Cook; Brother Ethan Cook; Grandparents Ellis and Barbara Cook, all of Powhatan.  William is preceded in death by his grandparents James Monroe Cook and Norma Jean Cook.  He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Christopher made many friends through his car...

Roy Lou Stowers

Jul 25, 2023

Roy Lou Stowers, 85, of Chesterfield County, VA and Fort Myers, FL, passed away July 25, 2023 at the Bon Secours Community Hospice House. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Murrell and Alberta Stowers; siblings, Alma Hill, Rondel Stowers, and Lewis Stowers. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Johanna Stowers; children, Daniel P. Stowers (Melissa)...

Susie McCracken

Jul 6, 2023

 Susie McCracken, 55 of Powhatan, passed away Friday July 6, 2023. She is survived by  her husband of 30 years, Mike McCracken; brother, Tony Beatty; sister, Patty Cloud. Susie was a very loving wife and person and she will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held, Thursday July 13th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Bennett & Barden...

Nannie Estelle Davis

Jul 5, 2023

 Estelle Amos Davis, 98, got her wings and went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was the widow of Walter B. Davis, Jr. She is survived by her children, Walter "Danny" B. Davis, III (Mary Ann), Deborah "Debbie" Elam(Nick); sister, Betty Motley; brother, Doug Amos; and numerous other family and friends. Estelle was a former president...

Ray Wilburn Stinson

Jun 30, 2023

Ray W. Stinson, 70, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023 in Powhatan County, VA, where he was born and spent the majority of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Inez B. Stinson; brothers, Arthur "A.C." Emerson, Jr., and Franklin "Winky" Emerson; and  sister, Florence Long. He is survived by...

Katherine Jones Grim

Jun 25, 2023

Katherine Jones Grim, 85, left this earth on Sunday to reunite with her beloved husband, Joseph M. Grim, Jr. gone for these past twenty years. She was born to Walter T. Jones and Thelma Jones. She was preceded in death by her brother, Walter "Buck" Jones Jr. and sister, Irene Fisher.  Katherine lived in Richmond since 1976 but was born...

Dennis E. Brown

Jun 22, 2023

Dennis E. Brown, July 11,1955 to June 22,2023, known to many as Si, passed away at his home after his battle with cancer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, worked all over the great USA and meeting numerous friends along the way. You can truly say... He lived life! A lover of music and talented to no end! There wasn't anything he...

RAYMOND EDWARD MELTON

Jun 17, 2023

Melton, Raymond Edward, Jr., 66, from Powhatan, currently residing in Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on June 17, 2023, after a short stay at Laurels of Bon Air Nursing Home, where he was staying for rehabilitation.   Raymond was born on January 7, 1957, to Raymond Edward Melton, Sr. and Julia McFarland Melton, both of whom preceded him in death.  He...

Patricia Ball Harrison Cox

Jun 15, 2023

Patricia Ball Harrison Cox, known to her loved ones as Tricia, passed away on June 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78 in Chesterfield County. She was born on May 14, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia. Patricia was a kind, giving and stylish individual who had a way with words.

Patricia had a passion for...

Alfred Quinten Parker, Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

 

Alfred Quinten Parker Jr., 79 of Colombia, Va., passed suddenly June 7, 2023. He is

survived by his wife of 59 years, Juanita Parker; daughter Joette Parker Covington,

and son Alfred Quinten Parker III(Nancy); grandchildren Mackenzie Leigh Parker,

Taylor Nicole Parker, Garrett Woods Covington, Lucas McCoy Covington, and Alexander

Quinten Parker.  Quinten retired from Dominion Power in 2009 from...