Obituaries
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....
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
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...
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)...
Megan Annette Griffith
Sep 19, 2020
Megan Annette Griffith, 45 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away September 19, 2020. She is survived by her husband Erik Griffith; daughter, Shelby Lynn Watson; father, Cecil Robertson; Siblings, Kevin W. Robertson and Susan E. Tibbs. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 23rd, from 6pm to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home. Services will be Private. Online condolences...
Charles Elliot Hildebrand
Sep 17, 2020
Charles Elliott Hildebrand, 67, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on September 17th 2020 at St Mary's Hospital. He was preceded in death by his Mother Hallie Creed Fair and his Father Roy Herbert Hildebrand. Charles is Survived by his Wife of 36 years, Terry L Hildebrand, two daughters Catherine M Dewell (Bryan), Melinda L. Crotts (Stephen) one...
Loretta Holt Lewis
Sep 6, 2020
Loretta Holt Lewis, "Retta", 57 of Powhatan, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Holt, her sister, Becky Holt and her mother Catherine Scott Holt. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert "Butch" Lewis, her daughters, Jamie Adams, Linda Palmore and one step...
Samuel M. "Sam" McMillian
Sep 5, 2020
Samuel M. "Sam" McMillian, 63, of Amelia, passed away September 5, 2020. He is survived by his fiancée, Twana Evans; three children, Anthony McMillion, Rebecca Harold, Sarah McMillion; four step-children, Joe Jackson, Jami Evans, Amanda Lewis, Josh Evans; one brother, Kenneth McMillion; two sisters, Christine Thompson, Rose Westfall and fifteen grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to...
Irvin Stonewall Wood
Sep 2, 2020
Irvin S. Wood CHARLOTTE, NC - Irvin Wood of Charlotte, NC died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 due to complications from COVID. He was born and raised in the small town of Columbia, VA, outside of Richmond, to the late Irvin and Pearl Snoddy Wood. He met Phyllis Mann from Powhatan, VA, his wife of 63 years, in Fluvanna, VA....
MILDRED MARIE BICKLEY
Aug 30, 2020
Mildred Marie Bickley, 84, of Powhatan, widow of John Bickley, Sr., passed away August 30, 2020. She is survived by her children, John Bickley, Jr., Linda Chavez, Gary Bickley, Brenda K. Elgin, Stephen Bickley; eleven grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Bickley. A graveside service will be held Saturday...
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