Obituaries

Bunnie Diantha Velotas

Bunnie Diantha Velotas

Mar 19, 2019

Bunnie Velotas, 30, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, March 19, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Patoula Velotas; parents, Wayne Gross, Patricia Manos; three brothers, Palmer Gross, Stefen Gross, Wayne Gross,II; paternal grandmother, Carol Gross; loving boyfriend, Scott Reyna and many extended family members. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in...

Raymond A. Butcher

Raymond A. Butcher

Mar 16, 2019

Raymond A. Butcher, 74, of Powhatan, born in Cucumber, W. Va., passed away March 16, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Patricia Butcher; daughters, Angela Breeding (Jerry), Phoebe Wright (Michael); granddaughters, Michaela Speas (Jon), Mariah Wright and many devoted friends. Ray was a retired Engineer with the Virginia State Police for 31 years, a Vietnam...

Gerhard  Otto Mertsch

Gerhard Otto Mertsch

Mar 10, 2019

Gerhard Mertsch, 81, of Powhatan, widower of Judy Mertsch, passed away surrounded by his family March 10, 2019. He is survived by four children, Stephanie Lee (Craig) of Chester, Mark Jessee (Michele) of Maryland, Jonathan Mertsch (Tracy) of Henrico, Karl Mertsch (Lisa) of Chesterfield; five siblings, Karl Mertsch, Erica Mertsch, Karl-Hinz Than, Ullrich Mertsch all of Germany, Waltraut Mertsch of...

Mindy Clark Kinnamont

Mindy Clark Kinnamont

Mar 10, 2019

Mindy Clark Kinnamont, 33, of Henrico, went to rest in the arms of the Lord on March 10, 2019. Mindy was born on April 1, 1985. Surviving are her husband John Kinnamont, sons Joshua, Hunter; daughter, Madison; parents, Raymond and Sheila Clark; brothers, Phillip Clark (Joanne), Michael Clark (Stephanie); sister-in-law, Jennifer Butler (Ty); nieces, Savannah, Faith, Lillian; nephews, Dakota, Thomas,...

Lois E. McCauley

Lois E. McCauley

Mar 8, 2019

Lois E. McCauley, 84 of Powhatan, passed away March 8, 2019. She is survived by her five children, Vickie Angus, Lem McCauley (Renee), Eva McCauley (Clark), Mike McCauley, Alvin McCauley (Brenda); three step children, Sonny McCauley, Sue Crowder, Tommy McCauley; two brothers, Clay Johnson, Lydle Johnson; 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Special thanks to Eva...

Mary Beth Bonds

Mary Beth Bonds

Mar 7, 2019

Mary Beth Bonds, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away March 7, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bobby Bonds; two sons, Ronald Bonds (Terry) of Chesterfield, David Bonds (Tammy) of Powhatan; two sisters, Barbara Lea Smith of Chesterfield, Jackie Woodlief of Tennessee; five grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donnie...

David  John Morelle

David John Morelle

Mar 7, 2019

David John Morelle, 39, of Chesterfield, died March 7, 2019 after battling mental health issues. He was born October 21, 1979 in Utica, New York. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Mackenzie, Benjamin, Zachary; mother, Roxanne Wentworth (Michael); sister, Dana Cosgrove (John); brother, Samuel Wentworth and two nephews. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father....

Edna  Marie Huband Vimpeny

Edna Marie Huband Vimpeny

Mar 5, 2019

Edna Marie Huband Vimpeny, 89, of Powhatan, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Rev. Leonard Charles Vimpeny; her parents, Albert Linwood and Thelma Trimmer Huband; sister, Anna Mae Huband; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Albert Linwood and Jean Huband, and Douglas Lee and Margie Huband;...

John  Samuel  Gardner

John Samuel Gardner

Mar 3, 2019

John S. Gardner, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully March 3, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy B. Gardner; two children, Suzanne Gardner Cline (Aaron) of Powhatan, John Samuel Gardner, II "Sam" (Sue) of Hawaii; five grandchildren, Alexander Conrad Hull (Allison), Abigail Allyn (Christopher), Sara Caroline, Kelsey Madison (Miles), John Samuel, III.; one great granddaughter, Reagan...

Sandy Webb Jessee

Sandy Webb Jessee

Mar 1, 2019

Sandy Webb Jessee, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and family Friday, March 1, 2019. Sandy was born January 24, 1945 in Princeton, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle Tibbs Webb of May Pearl, TX and Oma June Kester Webb of Spanishburg, WV. and one sister Judy Ann Webb Coan...

Franklin Delano Jones

Franklin Delano Jones

Feb 27, 2019

Franklin Delano Jones, 85, passed away February 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane W. Jones; one son, Jon Allyn Jones (Robin) of Midlothian; one daughter, Suzanne Jones Pietsch (Vince) of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Meghan Edwards, Janice Jones and Emma Jones. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett...

Frankie Tate Moore

Frankie Tate Moore

Feb 24, 2019

Frankie Tate Moore, 83, of Powhatan, widow of Wayne W. Moore, passed away February 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert Henry and Mattie Workman Tate; granddaughter, Michelle Nolen; siblings, Lettie Allison, Robert Tate, Jr., Lillan Oakley, Belle Poole, Laurie Bowman, Hazel Hargis, Nell Gentry, Herman Tate, Hal Tate, Billy Tate, Patsy Jolly. She is survived...

Dorothy  Latuche Arthur

Dorothy Latuche Arthur

Feb 21, 2019

Dorothy Arthur, 93, of Powhatan, passed into Glory February 21, 2019. She is survived by four children, Marene Arthur, Connie Tremonti (Libero), Randy Latuche (Lee), Lenny Latuche (Becky); nine grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren. Burial private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Bible Society (americanbible.org)

Malcolm Matthew "Mac" Donovan

Malcolm Matthew "Mac" Donovan

Feb 16, 2019

Malcolm Matthew "Mac" Donovan, 82, of Powhatan, passed away February 16, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan "Coonie" Donovan; daughters, Sandy Donovan, Debbie Blevins (Bill) both of Powhatan; son, David Donovan of Richmond; two brothers, four sisters, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11...

Ralph H Earnhardt

Ralph H Earnhardt

Feb 11, 2019

Ralph H Earnhardt, Jr, 76, died peacefully in his sleep early Monday, 11 February 2019. Ralph was born in Concord, NC, son of Martha Cress and Ralph H Earnhardt, Sr. He attended East Carolina College, and began a 40+ year hospitality career in Colonial Williamsburg. He continued in Richmond ultimately ending this career with the Virginia Tourism Corporation, where he...

Jean Camp Hicks

Jean Camp Hicks

Feb 8, 2019

Jean Camp Hicks, 69, of Richmond, passed away February 8, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Melody Hackett (Josh); one brother, Billy Joe Camp; one sister, Betty Jo Thomas; three grandchildren, Ben Chancellor, Jacob Hackett and Amber Hackett. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...

Barbara Tunstall  Violette

Barbara Tunstall Violette

Feb 7, 2019

85, of Midlothian, passed away February 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Daisy Tunstall; sisters, Daisy Violet Coates, Annie Mae Pizzuto; brother, George Herbert Tunstall; step-daughter, Kathleen Violette Hoyt and her surviving husband Tom of Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ashton Violette; son, Charles Michael Nichols (Kelly)...

Martha Angela ""Angel"  Trauterman

Martha Angela ""Angel" Trauterman

Feb 6, 2019

Martha "Angel" Trauterman, 49, of Powhatan, passed away suddenly February 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Joy Short; sister, Nora Lynn Short. She is survived by her loving & devoted husband, Tim Trauterman; two sisters, Sharon Lane Horn (Garlen), Gail Henderson (David); two brothers, Stanley Short (Opel), Timothy Short (Deborah); ten nieces and nephews...

William E. Trivett, SR.

William E. Trivett, SR.

Feb 6, 2019

William E. Trivett, Sr., 89, of Powhatan, passed into the loving arms of the Lord February 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Clara Alley Trivett. He is survived by five children, Susan Clegg, William Trivett, Jr., John Trivett (Janet), Shirley Scott (Brad), Teresa Myers (Petie); one sister, Margaret Moore; nineteen grandchildren, nineteen great...

Laura Ann Bowles

Laura Ann Bowles

Feb 3, 2019

Laura Ann Bowles, 48 of Cumberland; Is survived by her Son, Christopher Karst (Emily), Father, Tom Karst (Linda) of Ruther Glen; four brothers, Michael R. Karst of NY, Brian E. Karst of NY, Wayne M. Brimmer of Ruther Glen, Jason T. Karst (Jesse) of Clay, NY; three sisters, Lisa M. Panzone (Mike) of Verona, NY, Candy Royce Jones of Oxford,...