Obituaries
Sonnyram Sookchan
Jun 27, 2021
Sookchan, Sonnyram A. "Hedda", 75, of Richmond, VA departed this life suddenly on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Sonny became a resident of the US as a young adult. After moving from NY to VA, he obtained a position at Johns Manville where he worked as a machinist for over 20 years and later retired. He...
William Ralph Cowherd
Jun 22, 2021
William Ralph Cowherd, 71 of Amelia, passed away June 22, 2021. William was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Grace Cowherd. He is survived by his son, William Cowherd, Jr.; sister, Kathleen Grant (Raymond). He was active in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and enjoyed his work with young people. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 26, 2021...
Loney Lynn Daniel
Jun 14, 2021
Loney Lynn Daniel, was born on March 22, 1930, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was the son of Willie Rufus and Virginia Parrish Daniel. He was one of ten children: six boys, Emmet, Edward, Willie, Frankie and Leonard, his beloved twin brother and four girls, Nellie, Omega, Mattie and Ellen. All have preceded him in death except Frankie (Shirley). He...
Edmund "Delmonte" Lewis
Jun 9, 2021
Edmund Delmonte Lewis, 90, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord June 9, 2021. He was born in Hallsboro, Va. and graduated from Midlothian High School. In 1972 he and Bob Owens started Lewis and Owens, an engineering and surveying firm, which is now E.D. Lewis & Associates. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of...
Mary Ellen - Morris Watson
Jun 7, 2021
Watson, Mary Ellen Morris, 88, of Powhatan, went to be with Lord on Monday June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph Sr. and Emma Morris; sister Joyce Morrisette; brother, Russell Morris; beloved granddaughter Angela Moore; and son-in-law Hubert Moore. Mary is survived by loving and dedicated husband Dowe Watson, Jr of 68 years; daughter, Linda Moore;...
Michael Herman Barnette
Jun 5, 2021
BARNETTE, Michael Herman of Powhatan, VA left this life peacefully June 5, 2021 with a loving a family and friends by his side. Born in Chesapeake, VA November 1, 1948 on, All Saints Day, he came to fulfill that calling to all that knew him. He was preceded in death by parents, Herman Durrance and Ruby Morgan Barnette. He will...
Francis Wayne Shiver
Jun 4, 2021
If you knew Wayne Shiver, you knew a mean snake with a heart of gold. Survived by his wife Lisa, two step daughters Morgan and Kaitlyn, mother Frances, two brothers Winkie and Jerry, sister Jennifer, seven nieces and nephews, fourteen great nieces and nephews and the love of his life his Lab Roscoe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be...
Matthew Frank Huvar
Jun 2, 2021
Matthew Frank Huvar, 65, of Powhatan, Virginia unexpectedly departed the Earthly world to join his Heavenly Father on June 2, 2021. Matt is survived by the love of his life for more than 43 years, Roberta; his older siblings, Donald and Susan; son, Shane; daughter, Lexi, her husband Brian, his 2 most beloved grandsons, Ethan (Big Country) and Jack (Lightning...
Benjamin Charles Morelle
Jun 1, 2021
Benjamin Charles Morelle "My Guy", 13, of Powhatan, passed away June 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father David John Morelle and sister Mackenzie Taylor Morelle. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Morelle; brother Zachary Morelle; grandparents, Roxanne & Michael "Paw" Wentworth, Michael & Linda Shinn; great-grandparents, Robert & Karen Wentworth, Grandpa Phillips; Aunt Dana &...
Dolores Jarrett Beuth
May 28, 2021
Dolores Jarrett Beuth (her friends called her Dodie) grew up in Belle, West Virginia, located just east of Charleston. It was a small town where most residents worked for the large Dupont chemical plant on the west side of town. She also lived for 4 years in Morgantown, West Virginia when her father moved there to work in a munitions...
Mary Ellen Flint
May 24, 2021
Mary K. Flint, age 90, passed away on Monday May 24, 2021 while under hospice care at home in Cumberland, VA. Mary was born in Greene County, VA. on May 10, 1931. Daughter of Hugh Powell and Minnie Pearl Keyseear of standardsville, Va. Mary married the love of her life, Nelson A. Flint on April 8, 1988. She is survived...
Mackenzie Taylor Morelle
May 23, 2021
Mackenzie Taylor Morelle, 17 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away suddenly May 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father David John Morelle. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Morelle; brothers, Benjamin & Zachary Morelle; grandparents, Roxanne & Michael "Paw" Wentworth, Michael & Linda Shinn; great-grandparents, Robert & Karen Wentworth, Grandpa Phillips; Aunt Dana & Uncle John Cosgrove;...
Kevin Shawn Stover
May 23, 2021
Kevin Shawn Stover, 58, of Powhatan, passed away Sunday May 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Kevin was born July 3, 1962, to Ruby Virginia Jones in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby and sister, Mary. Kevin is survived by his children, Joshua, Dustin, Kristin, Dane Einar, Freyr, and Magnus; sisters, Star,...
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...
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)...
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...
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.
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