Obituaries
Vera June Benson
May 20, 2021
Vera June Benson, age 80, of Powhatan went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was a retired Wedding Consultant. She was preceded in death by both her parents, The Rev. Daniel and Tressa Hershberger; brother, Lloyd Max Hershberger. Ms. Benson is survived by one daughter, Kim Elyse Thomson of Powhatan; one son, Randal Alan Floyd...
Thelma Jean Colwell Suttler
May 19, 2021
Thelma Jean Colwell Suttler, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Jean (Jeannie to her Memphis family) was born May 24, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of the late James Colwell and Velma LaCroix Colwell Keller. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert Lewis Suttler, daughter Christine McFadden (Gene), four grandchildren, Andrew McFadden (Kelly), Katherine...
Carolyn Pritchett Oliver Harper
May 17, 2021
Carolyn Pritchett Oliver Harper, 83, of Powhatan passed away May 17, 2021 following a series of long and hard health challenges. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace D. Pritchett ans Verna S. Pritchett, her first husband Robert E. Oliver, second husband Phillip Harper; and one son, Darryl B. Oliver. She is survived by her sons, Jon K....
Scott Douglas Tillman
May 16, 2021
Scott Douglas Tillman, 48, of Cumberland, passed away in his home, Sunday, May 16, 2021. Scott was born October 11, 1972 in D.C. Scott was preceded in death by his father, David Tillman and son, Justin Tillman. He is survived by his "Little Girl" (daughter), Tiffany Tillman; mother, Barbara Berger (John); brother, Steven Tillman; sister, Alex Emery; numerous other family...
Frederick "Fred" Martin Smith
May 15, 2021
Fredrick "Fred" M. Smith, 81 of Powhatan, Va, formerly of Truro, Novi Scotia Canada, passed away May 15, 2021. Preceded in death by his son, Terry Smith; sister, Doris Ann. He is survived by two sons, Frederick "Ricky" Smith (Ann) and Chris Smith; brother, Allen Smith; grandchildren, Madelyn, Mackenzie, Megan, Colin and Emma; great-grandchildren, Vincent and Lilah. He was a...
Robert Dean Proffitt, Sr.
May 15, 2021
Robert Dean "Bob" Proffitt, Sr., 84, of Powhatan, VA went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2021. He was born July 7,1936 in Butler, TN, son of the late James G. and Faye D. Proffitt. He survived by his wife of 65 years Pansy Jamerson Proffitt; six children, Debbie (Bubba) Burgess, Robert (Nita) Proffitt, Jr., Tricia (Junior)...
Michael N Hicks
May 11, 2021
Michael Hicks, 80, of Amelia passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021. He is survived by three sisters, one brother, many nieces, nephews and other extended family. Mickey will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held Thursday 1:00 pm in the Powhatan Community Cemetery.
Thomas Spencer Jones, Jr.
May 9, 2021
Thomas Spencer (Tom) Jones, Jr. of Powhatan, VA passed away peacefully on May 9. 2021, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Asheville, NC to Thomas and Bess Hall Jones on December 13, 1934. Family homeplaces included Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA where he met Maryanne Johnson. They were married August 10, 1963 in Virginia Beach, VA. Tom attended...
Brandon Chadwick Chandler
May 9, 2021
Brandon Chadwick Chandler left us unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1987, raised in Lawrenceville, Virginia and recently resided in Powhatan. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Chandler of Powhatan and father, Luby Chandler III and his wife Sue, of Lawrenceville. He is also survived by his older brother, Lue Chandler of Midlothian...
Eva Reams Gregory
May 9, 2021
Gregory, Eva Reams, 95, passed away May 9, 2021. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Fred Clayton Gregory, and is survived by her son, Patrick (Susan), three grandchildren, Sarah Heyka (Scott), Melissa Garrett (Ted), and Sean (Rachel), and great grandchildren Katherine, Meredith, and Ryan Heyka, Clayton, Harrison, and Grayson Garrett, and Owen and Leah Gregory. Eva was the only daughter...
George L. White
May 4, 2021
George L. White, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his caretaker/Granddaughter, Becky Christian by his side. He was the widower of Mrs. Helen M. White and preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Roach and Catherine Cave. He is survived by his step children, Shirley Ann Wright and Margaret Coleman; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 45 great-great grandchildren. He...
James Michael Hill
May 4, 2021
James Michael Hill, 75, of Powhatan, VA, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021, after fighting a short illness. Jim was born November 20, 1945, at Scott AFB, IL, the son of Lt Col Alvin James Hill and Marilyn Rose Hill (née Fitzgibbons). Jim is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Margaret Hill (née Lumley), his three...
Frances Marie O'Donnell
May 3, 2021
O'DONNELL, Frances Marie Thomas, 85, of Powhatan, passed away May 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Patrick J. O'Donnell. She is survived by her sister, Ann Elizabeth Thomas Privett and her daughter, LaWana Gurganus (Eddie); two sons, Gregory Patrick O'Donnell (Kelly) of Crozet and Jeffrey Thomas O'Donnell (Lisa) of Powhatan; five grandchildren, Lydia...
Watson B. Lyon
May 3, 2021
Watson B. Lyon, 70 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away May 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Watson & Nora Lyon ; 3 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his sisters, Sara Hedland and Inez Poe; special friend, Virginia Lambert; and many Nieces and Nephews including Danny & Donna Lyon. He loved going to church...
Robert O. Young
Apr 30, 2021
Robert O. Young,"Bob or "Cowboy", 80 of Richmond, formally of Powhatan, passed away April 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosa Lee Young; children, Dee Short (Wayne), Babs Young and Jody Walker (Chris); brother, Bubba Young ( Helen); sister in- laws, Edith Hinson (Dave) and Lillie Brinklow; brother in-laws, Herbert Noel (Teresa) and Harvey Noel (Laruce); 5...
Cecil Ray Waller
Apr 27, 2021
Cecil Ray Waller, 58, of Powhatan passed away April 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Waller and brother Billy Cheatham. He is survived by his father Bill Waller (Donna); Daughters Rebecca Richmond, Ashley Waller, Cortney Hess; sister Debbie Flinn (Buck); brothers Ernie Cheatham (Kathy) Walter Waller (Linda) and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends...
Christopher Roy Banfield
Apr 27, 2021
Christopher R. Banfield, 79 of Midlothian, VA passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 27, 2021. He is survived by his son, John P. Banfield (Stacie); daughter, Nicola Parker (Joe); grandchildren, Dylan Banfield, Braedy Banfield, Lena Parker, Keira Parker; his Brother Rick Banfield (Karen) and nephew, Kevin Banfield. Chris was a Director and Lifetime Member of the...
Charles Lewis Thomas
Apr 24, 2021
Charles L. Thomas started his life November 17, 1942 in Albemarle county, VA. He was survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Mills Thomas. Charles and Mary fell in love at a young age and had five (5) children, Terrie Batten, Shelby Shores (Linwood), Kathy Nowacki (Brian), Charles Thomas JR (Melissa), and Donna Painter (Tony). Charles (Lefty) as...
Clyde Owen Bodie, Jr.
Apr 23, 2021
Bodie, Clyde Owen - 92 - Passed away on April 23 and is now safely in Heaven. Mr. Bodie was born in Clarendon County, S. C. and moved to Powhatan, Virginia in 1934. He was the son of Clyde Owen Bodie, Sr. and Mary Virginia Graham. He graduated from Powhatan High School, attended University of Richmond for one year. Joining...
Donna Maria Johnston
Apr 18, 2021
Donna Maria Johnston, age 58, passed away peacefully in her home on April 18,2021. She was born March 27, 1963 in Hinton, West Virginia to Danny and Jewell Ratliff. She was married to Michael Wayne Johnston, on May 26, 1984. Donna loved her family and friends dearly and this was always her topic of discussion. She had a passion for...
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