Obituaries

Susan Ciccarelli Jenkins

Susan Ciccarelli Jenkins

Feb 16, 2020

Jenkins, Susan Ciccarelli, 62, of Powhatan, joined God’s Heavenly choir on February 16, 2020. Susan was born in Porstmouth, on December 11, 1957 and was a graduate of Churchland High School. She was best known for her smiling face and never failing love for the Lord, even while battling cancer for the past eight years. She never missed an opportunity...

Carl Paige Heath

Carl Paige Heath

Feb 15, 2020

Carl P. Heath, 84 of Powhatan, passed away February 15, 2020. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Dunkley of King William; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the...

James L. "Jimmy" Frayser

James L. "Jimmy" Frayser

Feb 13, 2020

James L. "Jimmy" Frayser, 79, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord February 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Joyce L. Frayser; two children, Tommy Frayser (Cindy) of Cartersville; Lynn F. Oliver (Jamie) of Buckingham; brother, Clarence Frayser (Kris) of Florida; sister, Catherine Proffitt of Richmond; four grandchildren, Jessica Oliver, Derek Guess, Darin Guess, Darci Guess; three...

Ernestine Rice Tomblin

Ernestine Rice Tomblin

Feb 11, 2020

Ernestine Rice Tomblin, 90 of Powhatan, joined the Lord February 11, 2020. She is survived by her children, Kenneth R. Tomblin of Florida, Michael L. Tomblin of Ohio, Wanda S. Escobar of Powhatan; 8 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends Saturday the 15th, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the St. John Neumann...

Martha "George"  Wilkinson

Martha "George" Wilkinson

Feb 9, 2020

Martha Wilkinson "George", 63 of Jetersville, passed into internal rest February 9, 2020. She is survived by her chosen daughter, Betty Jo Tolbert of Cartersville; devoted companion, Siggi; brother, Michael; sisters, Alicia, Patty and her Radiology family at VCU. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...

Marilyn M.  Samson

Marilyn M. Samson

Feb 9, 2020

Marilyn M. Samson, 85 of Powhatan, widow of Joseph A. Samson, daughter of Burlan Thornton and Agnes M. Dalglish, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2020. She is survived by her children, Lynda Moore of Erie, Pa., Valerie Samson of Erie, Pa., Joseph Samson of Erie, Pa., John Samson of Illinois and Thomas Samson of Powhatan; brother,...

Robert Rightmyer

Robert Rightmyer

Feb 6, 2020

Rob Rightmyer, 68, of Powhatan, died suddenly February 6, 2020. He is survived by wife, Fay Rightmyer; one son, Zach Rightmyer; two brothers, Richard Rightmyer (Lynne), Mike Miller (Debbie); one sister, Gail Cavallaro (Chris). Services private.

Allen Dale Hooven

Allen Dale Hooven

Feb 3, 2020

Allen Hooven, 64, of Cumberland, passed away February 3, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Kay Hooven; daughter, Lisa Bell (Ray) of Cumberland; his mother, Marie Falero of Farmville; three grandchildren, Maya, Chloe and Gabby. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services...

Joseph Leighton Stone, Jr.

Joseph Leighton Stone, Jr.

Feb 1, 2020

Joe Stone, 56, of Powhatan, passed away February 1, 2020. He is survived by four children, Trey Stone, III of Michigan, Ashley Stone of Amelia, Chris Stone (Jasmine) of Powhatan, Steven Stone of Richmond; brother, Jim Stone of Chesterfield; sister, Terry Stone of Richmond; devoted nephew, T.C. Stone of Chesterfield and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday...

Jeremiah Lance "J.T." Tuttle

Jeremiah Lance "J.T." Tuttle

Jan 30, 2020

Jeremiah L. Tuttle (J.T.), of Powhatan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Leona Hopper Tuttle; three children, Peyton (15), William (14), and Benjamin (10); parents, John and Margaret Tuttle of Powhatan; sister, Frayser of Nevada; as well as numerous extended family. Jeremiah was a loving husband, father, son,...

Michael James Harris

Michael James Harris

Jan 28, 2020

Michael James Harris (“Mike”), 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2020. He was predeceased by his mother Margaret Wiley Harris and two mixed breed dogs Petey and Lodi (no AKC dogs for Mike.) He was also predeceased by his grandparents Dr. and Mrs. James Boyce Wiley of Decatur, AL, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Harris...

Donald  Wayne Tackett

Donald Wayne Tackett

Jan 21, 2020

Donald Wayne Tackett, 76, of Powhatan, son of the late Thomas and Mary Tackett, passed away January 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Beverley Jenkins Tackett; children, Robin Vandenburgh of California, Jason Tackett of Powhatan, Joshua Tackett of Texas; 5 grandchildren, Alexis, Olivia, Katelyn, Emily and Kendall. The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2 to...

Kenneth F.  Moreland

Kenneth F. Moreland

Jan 20, 2020

Kenneth F. Moreland, 56, of Henrico, passed away January 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Chris Moreland; two children, Tina Reeves (Andrew), Kenneth E. Moreland; mother, Marie Liptack; stepson, Kenneth L. Wingo (Jennifer); sister, Patricia Valdes (Steve); brothers, Charlie Moreland, Wallace Moreland (Claudette), Eddie Moreland (Cindy), Ronnie Moreland (Helen), Richie Moreland (Lili), Author Moreland (Geri); grandsons, Killian, Lochlan...

Larry A. Priest

Larry A. Priest

Jan 18, 2020

Larry A. Priest, 70 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord January 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Karen Shields-Priest; two step-sons, Lance Shields of Chesterfield and Wyatt Shields of Colorado; sister Diane Anthony of Powhatan; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Bennett & Barden Funeral, 3215...

Thomas Gerald Behm

Thomas Gerald Behm

Jan 17, 2020

Thomas Gerald Behm, 84 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away January 17, 2020. He was born and grew up in Libertyville, Illinois and lived in nearby Grayslake until he retired from cabinet making in 1998 and moved to Powhatan, VA. He was a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America since 1953. Tom was inducted into...

Lori  Ann Lambert

Lori Ann Lambert

Jan 15, 2020

Lori Ann Lambert, 51, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Katelyn Lambert; son, Christopher Lambert; mother, Janet Barr, brothers, Steve Barr and Scott Barr. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 23 in the Passion Community Church, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to...

Alice E.  Smith

Alice E. Smith

Jan 15, 2020

Alice E. Smith, 80 of Chesterfield, passed away January 15, 2020. She is survived by her two sons; Rick D. Smith of Powhatan, Chris A. Smith of California; stepchildren, Robin Bowser of Pennsylvania, David Light of North Carolina; 8 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 21 at 11 a.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Thelma Hammack Bly

Thelma Hammack Bly

Jan 12, 2020

Thelma Hammack Bly, 81, of Powhatan, passed away January 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harrison Bly, Sr,; son, Stephen Bly, grandson, Phillip Bly and one brother, Leslie Hammack. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Patton (Brian); sons, Jamie Bly (Vickie)and John Bly; brothers, Ken Hammack, Ed Hammack; sister, Becky Cobb; four grandsons, Zach,...

Ruby Cox Stell

Ruby Cox Stell

Jan 11, 2020

Ruby C. Stell, 94 of Powhatan, widow of Russell Allen Stell, passed away January 11, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Betty S. Nunnally of Jarrett; two sons, Charles T. Stell (Effie) of Texas, Bill Stell (Frances) of Powhatan; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett...

Carol J. Polubinski

Carol J. Polubinski

Dec 30, 2019

Carol J. Polubinski, 83 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord December 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and Al; brothers, Ronnie, Kenny, Walley; sister, Betty; her husband of 63 years, A.J. "Ski" Polubinski; daughters, Doris Polubinski, Ginny Tremblay, Larnie Reczek; step father, Art Schecher. She is survived by a son, Anthony Polubinski (Martha);...