Obituaries
Michael P. Sumpter
Dec 23, 2021
Michael P. Sumpter, 37, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Sumpter; children, L. Cyrus and Piper; parents, Charles and Martha Sumpter; sister, Lisa Sumpter and numerous other family members. Mike enjoyed camping, woodworking and being outside. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 PM to 5...
James Scott Armstrong
Dec 22, 2021
Our beloved Son Scott went to be with the lord on December 22, 2021. He leaves behind his mom, Betty A. Armstrong, his dad, James D. Armstrong, a Brother, Eric D. Armstrong, a son, James Weston Armstrong, a niece, Alyssa A. Armstrong and numerous friends. Scott enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing soccer and spending time with his son Weston, and going...
Jean Chiles Burd
Dec 21, 2021
Jean Chiles Burd, fell asleep in the lord on December 21, 2021. Jean was born on July 25, 1932, in Richmond, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband of only 19 years, Jack Wiltshire Burd, on July 5, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Alan Burd, on May 28, 2021. She is survived...
Linda Hensley Pembelton
Dec 21, 2021
Linda Hensley Pembelton, 74, of Richmond, went to Heaven Tuesday, December 21, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Gracie Hensley; brother, Rick Hensley. Linda is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Edward Carver "Pudgy" Pembelton; son, Douglas Andrew Bean; sister, Gayle Hempel; and sister-in-law , Jean...
Janice Blanton Hudgins
Dec 19, 2021
Janice Blanton Hudgins, 84 of Powhatan, passed away December 19, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 64 years,Martin Hudgins; children, Martin W. Hudgins, Jr. (Joy), Michael L. Hudgins (Jane), Robert B. Hudgins (Carolyn) and Brenda H. Borden (Scott); sister, Vivian B. Dunn (Darryl); 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday Dec. 21, from 6 -...
Nell C. Blanton
Dec 14, 2021
Nell C. Blanton, 91 of Cartersville, passed away December 14, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Garland Blanton, Jr. She is survived by her children; Carol B. Baldwin of Farmville, Patricia B Lough of Farmville, Lee Blanton III of Cartersville and Betty B. Pace of Midlothian; sister, Ruth Harwell; brother, Oscar Cloninger and 6...
Vivian Louise Burton
Dec 12, 2021
Vivian Noel Burton peacefully passed away at her Powhatan county home on Sunday morning, December 12, 2021. She was 87 years old. Vivian has survived but struggled with several health conditions over the recent years. She now has peace and relief from that struggle. Like many others in her family, Vivian lived a sometimes-tough life, yet she met that challenge...
Darryl Wayne Clarke
Dec 11, 2021
Darryl W. Clarke, 60, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 11, 2021. He preceded in death by his parents, John and Hettie Clarke; sister, Debbie Clarke; niece, Cheri Ritter. He is survived by his sister, Diane Williams; brothers, David Clarke (Kathy), Dan Clarke; nieces and nephews, Cody Clarke (Melissa), Casey Clarke, Carl Williams, III (Joanne), Ashley...
Rubye Shelton Ricketts
Dec 9, 2021
Rubye Shelton Ricketts, born on Jan 2, 1923, went home to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec 9, 2021 at the age of 98. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Shelton. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Ricketts, her son Lynn Ricketts, as well as five brothers and two sisters. She...
Kevin Barton
Dec 3, 2021
Our dearest Kevin Barton, went to be with the Lord, Friday morning, December 3, 2021, dancing, laughing and shouting for he is finally free from all his pain. We will all see him again soon. He is the love of my life, the best dad and wonderful grandpa. He will be missed here on earth immensely. Kevin was preceded in...
Donald Stephen Roberts
Dec 1, 2021
Donald Stephen Roberts, 70, of Powhatan went home to be with his lord and savior on 12/1/2021. Donnie (as known to his family and friends) was preceded in death by his parents David & Helen Thompson, his sister Sharon Irby and 2 brothers Scott & Mike Roberts. Donnie is survived by his wife Kathy Roberts of 27 years, his twin...
Winifred ("Winnie") K. Crosby
Nov 28, 2021
On November 28th, 2021 the Lord gained an exceptional angel in Winifred "Winnie" K. Crosby. Born on September 13, 1937, Winnie Crosby was the daughter of Iredale and Dessie Kennedy of Wayne County, NC. She married her loving husband Gary L. Crosby on September 27, 1956 and built a wonderful life filled with love for her family and friends. Winnie...
Thelma Elisabeth Gannon
Nov 26, 2021
GANNON, Thelma Elisabeth, age 96, of Chesterfield, passed away November 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Gannon, her son, Joseph Gannon, and her sister, Eleanor Lees. She is survived by her son, Thomas Gannon (Jean) of Powhatan, grandchildren Brian, Leslie Barton (William), Linda Garver (Seth), Kathryn, six great-grandchildren, nephew Lawrence Lees (Virginia)...
Frances Wiatt
Nov 25, 2021
Frances Vandiver Wiatt of Amelia, Va., passed away November 25, 2021. She was proceeded to Heaven by her husband John Sinclair Wiatt; and is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Kimberly Justis, Michelle and Jay Hobbs; granddaughters Alexis and Jessica; great grandson Cayden; and sisters Frieda Lapkin and Charles McCall and Suzanne and Randy Huddleston. A celebration of Frances' life...
Helen Hope Chiles Mason
Nov 25, 2021
November 23, 1928 was an exciting morning at The Alhambra in Natural Bridge Station, VA. Helen Hope Chiles - Earl and Ellene Chiles's last of eight children - had just been born, and siblings Elizabeth, Lucille, John, Earl, Evelyn, Katherine and Lloyd all wondered what their little sister would be like. Helen did not disappoint, outliving them all during the...
Anthony "Pete" Tucker, III
Nov 24, 2021
Anthony "Pete" Tucker, III, 65, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Peggy Tucker; two daughters, Amber Towler (Matt), Alison Kent (R. K.) and a son, Alex Higuchi (Claire). He also had two grandchildren who were the joy of his life, Charly Paige Towler and Lee Tucker Kent. He also...
Arthur "Art" R. Pryor
Nov 23, 2021
Arthur “Art” R. Pryor, 82, of Midlothian, passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021. He was the widower of Ann R. Pryor. Art is survived by his daughters, Bonnie Moon (David), Kim Holloway; son, Bobby Holloway; grandchildren, Randy (Sarah), Courtney (Zachery), Kristin, Katelyn, Jenna; great grandchildren, Ava, Kayleigh, Natalie, Lillianna; brother, Earl Pryor (Carol) and numerous other family members and friends....
Edward Rodger Higham
Nov 23, 2021
Edward Rodger Higham, 95, of Powhatan passed at home on November 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margaret, son, Ernest, granddaughter, Jennifer Maldonado, grandsons, John Riner and Joel Higham, and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynnette Riner. Ed was a World War II Navy Veteran and served in the Korean...
Flora Mae Bryan
Nov 19, 2021
Flora “Mae” Bryan, 58, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 19, 2021 at her home in Powhatan County with her husband, Russell Bryan, by her side. She was born in Richmond, VA in 1963. She was the daughter of the late Charles Redman and Flora Combs Redman. She was also predeceased by her brother, Charles W (Billy) Redman. Mae was...
Randy Lee Stewart
Nov 19, 2021
Randy Stewart, 64 of Powhatan, Virginia, has gone to be with the Lord on November 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Stewart; 2 daughters, Kerri Delaney (Travis) and Hailey Stewart;son, Aaron Stewart; grandchildren, McKenzie, Logan, TJ and Kennedi. He loved his family and his Dog Sophie. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a local Animal...
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