Obituaries
Frances Hardy Tilman
Nov 18, 2020
TILMAN, Frances Hardy, 88, of Powhatan, died November 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Samuel Cole Tilman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Maryvel and Andrew Firda, and her granddaughter Catherine. Mrs. Tilman worked for the State of Virginia for thirty-seven years, and also helped her husband establish and run Samuel...
Lillian G. Adams
Nov 16, 2020
Lillian G Adams, 88 of Powhatan, passed away November 16, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 19,1932 in Buckingham, to Bly and Elizabeth Gutherie and married Franklin Adams of Cumberland, in 1954. She graduated from Longwood College in 1954 where she received a B.S. Degree in Business Education. In 1975, she received a Masters of...
Shirley Lewis Dowdy
Nov 13, 2020
Shirley Lewis Dowdy, 85, of Powhatan, died November 13, 2020 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Irene Dowdy and his grandson, Shane M. Wood. He is survived by his wife, Elinor P. Dowdy; children, Michael Dowdy (Kathy), Diane Wood (Mike), Barbara Dowtin, Carolyn Black (Fred), Linda Ransone (Jimmy), Suzanne Henderson (Rob) and Audra...
Ruth Parrish Marshall
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth Marshall, of Maidens, passed away November 10, 2020. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Worrell (Roy), Phyllis Chitty and Bonnie Carter; one son, Bobby Carter (Lynn); five grandchildren, Randy Worrell (Amy), Glenn Worrell (Isabella), Donna Craver (Billy), Donald Chitty (Mary) and Sherrie Balsley (Alan); ten great granchildren; four great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Eula Dantoni, Shirley Poore and Barbara...
Bobbie G. Showalter
Nov 5, 2020
Bobbie G. Showalter, 90 of Powhatan, passed away November 5, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Traci Vang (Donny) of Florida; step-son, Stuart Showalter (Cheryl) of Richmond; brother, Bo Galloway (Patsy) of Florida; sister-in-law, Nell Galloway of Florida; grandson, Jackson Vang. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please make your donation to the Powhatan Rescue Squad, 3920...
Dorothy C. Mays
Nov 3, 2020
Dot Mays, 90, of Powhatan, widow of Tom Mays, passed away November 3, 2020. She is survived by her son, Derek O. Cornette of Iowa; granchild, Morgan Leigh Cornette; sisters, Verna Carson of Delaware and Helen Bross of New Jersey; 5 nephews and 3 nieces. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in...
Vera Ayers- Kilmer
Oct 29, 2020
Vera Ayers-Kilmer, 96, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord and her husbands, Green Ayers and Fred Kilmer on Oct. 29, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Ayers Greene (Parker (Moe)) of Powhatan, brother, Ronald D. Murphy (Margie) of Spencer. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Moody Funeral Services, 202 W. Blue...
Nelson Paige Bishop
Oct 22, 2020
Nelson Paige Bishop, 71, was met in heaven on Oct. 22 by his parents, Nelson S. Bishop and Doris Taylor Bishop. He is survived by his son Russell Martin Bishop and daughter-in-law Carolyn, of Powhatan, and his sister Dr. Nancy Bishop Newton and brother-in-law David, of Huntsville Alabama. He will be missed by his wife of 50 years, Virginia Price...
Clarence "Phil" Avery, Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
Avery, Clarence Philip, Jr, "Phil" 96 of Powhatan, VA formerly of South Richmond passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army 25th Infantry, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Richmond, a retired partner from the A.M. Pullen Accounting firm and a life long member of Bethany...
Clifton Edward Smith, III
Oct 14, 2020
Clifton Edward Smith,III of Powhatan, passed away October 14, 2020. He is survived by his sons, Patrick Lee Smith and Bradley Clifton Smith; mother, Muriel Smith; sister, Susan Presley Raymon; nephew, Mark Presely. He was preceded in death by his father Clifton Smith, Jr. The family will have a service at a later date.
Richard J. Bryan
Oct 11, 2020
Richard J. Bryan, 84 of Powhatan, widower of Gerry Bryan, passed away October 11, 2020. He is survived by his step-daughter; Deborah Sands (Rob) of Powhatan; brothers, Donald Bryan of Alabama, Kenneth Bryan of Pennsylvania, David Bryan and Robert Bryan both of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...
Duane Lee Hamilton
Oct 10, 2020
Duane Lee Hamilton, 66 of Powhatan, passed away October 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife; Shelby L. Hamilton; daughters, Sarah Early of Powhatan, Tracy Hamilton of Powhatan, Karyn Hamilton of Richmond, Pauline Hamilton of Powhatan and Jacqueline Hamilton of Powhatan and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son David Hamilton and his brother, Edgar Hamilton....
Kenneth "Lee" NeSmith
Oct 8, 2020
Kenneth "Lee" NeSmith 70, departed this life on October 8, 2020. He is survived by his mother Ann Dow NeSmith; son, Mark A. NeSmith;daughter, Megan N. Bartlett (Josh); grandchildren, Liam Watkins, Hayden and Ava Bartlett; sister, Susie N. Bucher (Rick). He was preceeded in death by his father Kenneth E. NeSmith and daughter Laura N. Powell. Graveside service will be...
Helen Wood Thompson
Oct 1, 2020
Helen wood Thompson, 90, of Powhatan went to be with her Lord and Savior on 10/1/2020. Helen was preceded in death by her husband; David, sons Mike & Scott, daughter; Sharon and an infant daughter. Helen is survived by her sons Ronnie Roberts (Jane) of Newport News, Donnie Roberts (Kathy) of Powhatan, a sister Gayle Moschler (Dickie) of Chesterfield, 16...
Arthur Wayne Bartlam
Sep 30, 2020
Arthur Wayne Bartlam, age 83, died suddenly on September 30, 2020 at his beloved home on Gwynn’s Island. He was a fisherman tried and true and caught 48 fish on the last day of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Jeanette Bartlam and his dear son, Mark, with whom he is probably now having...
Randall Steve Marlow
Sep 30, 2020
Randall Steve Marlow, 65, of Powhatan, son of the late Sylvester and Emma Marlow, died September 30, 2020. He is survived by his brother, Lewis T. Marlow; beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Billy, Sylvester, Jr., Joe, Guy, Alvin and Max Marlow; one sister, Norma Cook; one niece and one nephew....
Pauline Allen Mitchell
Sep 24, 2020
Pauline Allen Mitchell, 90, died peacefully September 24, 2020, surrounded by her daughters at her home, overlooking the James River, in Powhatan County. Born November 1, 1929, Pauline grew up in the City of Newport News, where she excelled in school and enjoyed working in her family’s jewelry store. At Newport News High School, she accepted a date with a...
Ina Grace Byers
Sep 24, 2020
Ina Grace Byers, 79 of Moseley, passed away September 24, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Max W. Byers;son, Mark Anthony Byers; daughter, Debra Dodson (Roger); sister, Joyce Gano and two grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Graceland Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com
Wilson C. Shores, Jr.
Sep 21, 2020
Wilson C. Shores, Jr., 89, of Cartersville, Virginia, passed away September 21, 2020. Wilson was the owner of Shores Painting and Decorating and an active and beloved member of the community. He was a charter member of the Cartersville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad as well as a lifetime member of Cartersville Baptist Church where he served as a...
Frank Peter Oyach, Jr.
Sep 20, 2020
Frank Peter Oyach, Jr. died at home on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Powhatan, VA. He lived a joyful and active life despite his diagnosis in 2018 of adenocarcinoma of the stomach. Frank is survived by Sally Sanderson, the 26-year love of his life, who he endearingly called “Bushi-Bushi Blonde Hair-Do”. He is also survived by his sons, Michael (Susan)...
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