Obituaries
Kenneth Wayne Franklin, Sr.
Nov 27, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Franklin Sr., affectionately known as "Pops," passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on June 27, 1947, in Virginia, he was the treasured son of the late Leola Mae Hensley Franklin and Joseph Charles Franklin. His brothers Henry Preston Franklin Sr. and Nelson Edward Hawkins (Red), along with his sisters Bertie Franklin...
John Perry Maraglio
Nov 26, 2023
John Perry Maraglio, age 96, joined his true love, Katharine Therese Maraglio, in heaven on November 26, 2023. He was surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Powhatan, Virgina. Perry was born in Merrick, NY to Perry and Lucille Maraglio, November 18, 1927. Whether a home from the ground up or a DIY project for a family member, building...
Dustin Scott Litchfield
Nov 23, 2023
Dustin Scott Litchfield, 31, of Powhatan, Va, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Swearengine, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Payne Litchfield; daughter, Marley Litchfield; brother, Jerry Litchfield; Mother and Stepfather, Bonnie Litchfield (Ronnie); nephew, Miles Litchfield; sister in law, Casey Litchfield. Dustin went to Powhatan High School and...
Frederick Elwyn Gamage
Nov 20, 2023
Frederick (Freddie) Elwyn Gamage, 84 of Cartersville, Virginia lost his battle to Cancer and passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20th, 2023. Freddie was born at Newstead Farm which is alongside the James River in Cartersville, VA on October 13, 1939. While Freddie grew up at Newstead (a working dairy farm) with his family, he attended Cumberland County...
Sharon Jean Smith
Nov 17, 2023
Sharon Jean Smith, 62, from Powhatan, VA, currently living in Milton, FL, passed away November 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Betty Hounshell; sister, Sheila Payne; grandchildren, Madilyn and Preston Caldwell. She is survived by her husband, Robert Preston Smith, Sr.; children, Betty Jo Caldwell (Ricky), Richard Eldridge Hounshell (Nikki), Roger Earl Morrison; step-children,...
Mary Moore Partin
Nov 16, 2023
Mary Moore Partin passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 16, 2023surrounded by her loving family at home. Mary was born on December 6, 1948 inRichmond, Virginia to the late G. Clinton Moore and the late Audrey Moore. She waspredeceased by her husband, James Partin, and her brother, Stephen Moore.Mary was a devoted mother to her son, David...
Katharine Maraglio
Nov 16, 2023
Katharine Therese Maraglio, age 91, went to heaven on November 16, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Powhatan, Virgina.Katharine was born in Merrick, NY to Philip Stossel and Mildred Blake Stossel, April 10, 1932. From being a calming presence at doctor appointments to ballet recitals, hockey games and kitchens filled with laughter...
James A. Henderson, Jr.
Nov 16, 2023
Henderson, James A. Jr. passed away on November 16th 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. Henderson Sr. and Belle D. Henderson and his brother Ronald. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis; his sister, Sheron Henderson Wyzisk; and brother, Glenn Henderson and his wife Toni, as well as several nieces and nephews,...
Wayne Eugene Click
Nov 8, 2023
Wayne Eugene Click, 75, of Powhatan passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 8th 2023. Wayne is survived by his wife Helen Click and his son Michael Click (Pam Weinacht), Granddaughters Jordan and Jessica Click. Wayne retired from truck driving and lived the rest of his life fishing and playing bingo. A visitation will be held at...
Sherrell Elizabeth Baroody Sherron
Nov 8, 2023
Sherrell Elizabeth Baroody Sherron passed away on November 8, 2023 at age 79 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Powhatan, Va. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Lee Sherron, three daughters and their husbands, Stacey & Mike Marks, Christine & Seth Markowitz, and Heather & Dr. Justin Hollon; six grandchildren, Katherine, James, Porter,...
Stephen C. Stepko
Nov 7, 2023
Stephen C. Stepko, 73, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away at home, after a brief illness, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.
Steve was born on April 21st, 1950, in Perth Amboy, N.J. to Charles and Frances Stepko.
He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Frances Stepko; his beloved daughter, Chrissy Crittenden; his in-laws,...
Larry Ray Revels
Nov 5, 2023
Larry Ray Revels, 68, of Chester, VA, passed away Sunday on November 5th 2023.
Larry was born September 20, 1955, in Detroit Michigan to Bobby Eugene Revels and Belva Louise Fernow. Larry enjoyed many things such as fishing, cars, and spending time with his family.
Larry was proceeded in death by his father Bobby Revels, his mother Belva Fernow, and...
Pocahontas Duncan
Nov 3, 2023
Pocahontas "Polly" Simpson Duncan, 88, departed her earthly life on November 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Polly and her twin sister, Peggy, were born to Visa Lou and Charles Archer Simpson of Prospect, VA, April, 1935. She graduated from Farmville High School, where she played the flute in the band, and attended Longwood College. In 1956,...
Mildred Hobson Webb
Oct 29, 2023
Mildred "Millie" Hobson Webb of Midlothian, VA went to be with her Lord on October 29, 2023. She was born in Ballsville, VA on February 11, 1929. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Herbert H. “Buddy” Webb, Jr. She is survived by her devoted husband of 73 years, Herbert H. “H.H.” Webb, Sr.; daughter, Emma Jo W....
Sheila Joyce Payne
Oct 26, 2023
Sheila Joyce Payne, 64 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, David Payne, Jr.; children, Tammy Cook (Steve), Tina Wray (Chad), Gin Chapman (Scott); grandchildren, Katelyn, Jacob, Lily, Krysten, Lizzie; sisters Susie Worsham (Kevin), Sharon Smith (Preston), Sherri Blevins (Fairley) and Connie Hounshell (Chuck). Sheila was...
Colette DeAnn Saxton
Oct 25, 2023
Colette DeAnn Saxton, age 85, of Powhatan, VA, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Lyle Saxton; her sister, Karen Hudson (Jim); three children, Brad Saxton (Beth), Tamara Costello (Sean), and Susie Woolfolk (Alec); four grandchildren, Victoria Bednar, Jacob Bednar, Aleece Wood (Hunter), and Hanna Woolfolk; one step-grandchild, Mary Beth Farley;...
Joseph Paul Skalsky, Jr.
Oct 22, 2023
Joseph Paul Skalsky, Jr., 80, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 22, 2023. He is survived by his children, Pattie Stabley (Ben) and Joseph William Donahay (Tammy); grandchildren, Melissa Bragg (Joseph), LB Stabley, Katelynn Donahay, Lindsey Turner (Chase), Correy Stabley, Calista White (Benjamin); great grandchildren, Victoria Bragg, Caleb Bragg, Logan Bragg, Aveleen Bragg, Jasper Bragg, and...
William Forrest Ranson
Oct 18, 2023
William Forrest Ranson, 28, POWHATAN VA, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023. Forrest enjoyed the simple things in life. He was a true outdoorsman who loved to create with his hands—both traits he inherited from his father. He was a man who paid great attention to detail and took pride in doing things the correct way. He was...
Jane Buck Garner
Oct 11, 2023
Jane Buck Garner passed away peacefully October 11, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jane was born July 29, 1943, in Grayson, KY and moved to Powhatan with her Mom at age 7. She was predeceased by her mother, Ivis Rose Buck and her father, John Edward Buck, Sr.
Jane is survived by her devoted...
Martha Pitts Wood
Oct 10, 2023
Martha Pitts Wood, 90 of Montpelier, Virginia, passed away October 10, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Wood; her son, Mark Wood; daughter-in-law, Susie Wood; her parents, Norvell and Elizabeth Pitts; and sister, Betty Cobb.She is survived by her son, Barry Wood (Sherrie); 6 grandchildren, Heather, Tiffany, Brittnay, Elizabeth Anne (Brian), Tommy, Jeff (Melissa); 7...
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