Obituaries

Fannie Modlin  Haynes

Fannie Modlin Haynes

Feb 3, 2019

Fannie M. Haynes, 85, of Powhatan, passed away February 3, 2019. She is survived by her children, Gerald A. Haynes (Jackie) of Fredericksburg, Lorrie H. McKesson of Chesterfield; two brothers, Dallas Modlin, Adron Modlin; four sisters, Annie Marie Knox, Lola Williams, Rachel Roberson, Sudie Reason; four grandchildren, Lauren Saravia, Alison Newland, Victoria Haynes, Taylor Thompson; four great grandchildren, Benjamin, Anthony,...

Mary L.  Drumheller

Mary L. Drumheller

Feb 1, 2019

Mary L. Drumheller, 87, of Henrico, formerly of Powhatan, passed away February 1, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Wingo (Gary), Margaret Hawkins (William) both of Henrico; one sister, Nancy Bailey of Maryland; six grandchildren, Nicole Chrimes, Kristen Johnson, Matthew Stuckey, William Hawkins, Jr., James Hawkins, David Hawkins and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday...

Doriss Dameron  Ownby

Doriss Dameron Ownby

Jan 30, 2019

Doriss Dameron Ownby, 75, of Catersville, passed away January 30, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Allan Ownby of Arizona, Greg Ownby (Adrienne) of Powhatan, David Ownby of Cartersville; two nieces, Kristie Ringuette, Kerry Begley; two grandchildren, Hannah and Jaks. She was preceded in death by one sister, Anyce McCracken. Mrs. Ownby touched many lives through teaching school for...

Alberta Lowe

Alberta Lowe

Jan 29, 2019

Alberta M. Lowe, 82, of Parma Ohio, formerly of Cumberland, passed away January 29, 2019. She is survived by one brother, Hibbert Matney of Cumberland, two sisters, Lenora Matney of Maryland and Carrie Woosley of Ohio. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Grove Cemetery, Cumberland.

John  Henry  Williams Jr.

John Henry Williams Jr.

Jan 27, 2019

John Henry Williams Jr., 81, of Powhatan, a retired ironworker of Local 28 passed quietly at his home January 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by one son Johnny Williams; Parents John Henry Sr. and Eliza Jane Williams and one brother Woodrow Williams. He is survived by his wife Karen Williams;children Debra Hockett(Mike), Pamela Will(Russ), Jeffrey Williams; Step daughters...

Michael A. Claud

Michael A. Claud

Jan 25, 2019

Michael A. Claud, 58, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord January 25, 2019. Mike was a loving son, brother and uncle. He is survived by his mother, Betty M. Claud of Powhatan; one sister, Donna Worley of Chesterfield; one brother, Scott T. Claud; one nephew, Geordon Worley; four nieces, Jessica Sivick, Brittany Luther, Erin Claud, Marisa Claud and...

Bertie F Wood

Bertie F Wood

Jan 25, 2019

Bertie F. Wood,75 of Powhatan passed away January 25, 2019. She was preceeded in death by her husband Shirley; parents Joseph and Leola Franklin, and brother Henry. She is survived by three sons Charles Wood of Henrico, David Wood of Richmond and Michael Wood of Powhatan; four brothers, Joseph H. Franklin, Kenneth W. Franklin, Albert L. Franklin and Edward Harkins;...

Frances Sayles Manley

Frances Sayles Manley

Jan 25, 2019

Frances Sayles Manley, of Midlothian, passed on to the next life to join her son, Bobby; grandson, Todd and her husband Robert on January 25, 2019. She is survived by one daughter, Karen Blankenship (Charles) of Moseley; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Feb. 9, 2019, Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Herman...

Wade M.  McClintock

Wade M. McClintock

Jan 24, 2019

Wade M. McClintock, 80, of Midlothian, passed away January 24, 2019. He is survived by wife of 57 years, Violet B. McClintock; two sons, Wade M. McClintock III (Nancy), Dan E. McClintock (Pattie) both of Powhatan; two half brothers, Robert Lewit of Blacksburg, Richard Lewit of Mechanicsville; two grandchildren, Cody and Hayden. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2...

Judith Diane Miller

Judith Diane Miller

Jan 20, 2019

Judith Diane Miller; 69; of Blackstone, VA; went to Glory on Sunday, Januery 20,2019; She was preceded by her parents Henry E. Miller and Mary Julia Spencer; She loved everyone and was a friend to all who knew her; She is Survived by five sisters; Barbara Etchinson (Luther), Christina Moore (Charles), Donna Spencer Burch (Kirby), Jane Spencer Gross (Levi), Jo...

Byron Dinsmore Bratton

Byron Dinsmore Bratton

Jan 18, 2019

Byron Dinsmore Bratton, 86, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019, from a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife, Mureen Bratton; daughter, Terry Tatar (George) of Lancaster Pa.;son, Teno Bratton (Cindy) of Powhatan; grandchildren, Megan, Robby, Hannah and Laura; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Nathalie. He joins his mother, Irene; father, Ulysses...

Otis L. Duke

Otis L. Duke

Jan 16, 2019

Otis L. Duke, 95, of Powhatan, formerly of Henrico, widower of Virginia C. Duke, went to his heavenly home January 16, 2019. He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Wright (Wayne) of Powhatan, Diane Billings (Peter) of Wake Forest N.C.; three grandchildren, Nathan, Laura, David; two great grandchildren, Abby, Sean; two devoted caregivers Ernestine and Page. Mr. Duke was a...

James  Irving Vaughan

James Irving Vaughan

Jan 13, 2019

James Irving Vaughan, 65, of Oak Island, N.C., formerly of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord January 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Danny Irving and Lena Mae Vaughan and his son Nathan Vaughan. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Boelte Vaughan; two children; Chad Vaughan (Robin) of Blackstone; Crystal Powell (Daylon) of Victoria;...

George  Raymond Crouch

George Raymond Crouch

Jan 13, 2019

George R. Crouch, 80, of Powhatan, went to be the Lord January 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Betty T. Crouch; two daughters, Cynthia Crouch of Chester; Cheryl Clemmons (Alan) of Chester; one grandchild, Kevin Clemmons of N.C. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Judes Children Hospital at www.stjude.org. Services private. Online condolences...

Janice Lee Taylor

Janice Lee Taylor

Jan 11, 2019

Janice Lee Taylor, 85, of Cumberland, passed away January 11, 2019. She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Miller of Dinwiddie, Tony Hill of New York, Nancy Parker of Cumberland; two sons, John Arthur Taylor of Nevada, Scott E. Taylor of Florida; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor was a devoted friend to many, an active member...

Faye Tomlin

Faye Tomlin

Jan 10, 2019

Faye Tomlin, 63, of Powhatan, passed away January 10, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Tomlin; one son, Greg Tomlin (Kelly) of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Powhatan Community...

Vander J. "Van" Ford Jr.

Vander J. "Van" Ford Jr.

Jan 9, 2019

Vander J."Van" Ford, 71, of Powhatan, passed away after a brief Illness on January 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Janet Ford, Sr. and his brother in-law Clifford Mahone, Jr. He is survived by his sister, Judy F. Mahone of Powhatan; nephews Cliff Mahone, III (Cindy) of Powhatan, Mike Mahone (Becky) of Buckingham; grand...

Irvin D. Rowe

Irvin D. Rowe

Jan 8, 2019

Irvin D. Rowe, 66, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, formerly of Richmond, passed away January 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Barbara C. Rowe; one daughter, Shanna Meeks (Marvin) of Powhatan; step daughter, Alison Shultz (Tyler) of Chesterfield; one brother, Jim R. Rowe (Darlene) of Florida; one nephew, Jamie Rowe (Anne Marie); five grandchildren, Caleb, Hayden, Grayson, Emma...

Freddie Lee  Clark, Sr.

Freddie Lee Clark, Sr.

Jan 5, 2019

We mourn the loss of our devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend Fred (Freddie) Lee Clark Sr. 73 of Cumberland, VA. Born May 11, 1945 and given unto the Lord January 5, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Fred is survived by his wife of 47 years Peggy Nicklis Clark, daughter Kimberly Clark Dyson (Jeff), son Freddie L. Clark...

William A. "Bill" Marsh

William A. "Bill" Marsh

Jan 5, 2019

William A. "Bill" Marsh, 52, of Powhatan, passed away January 5, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Luther and brother, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hoffman; son, Tony Marsh; two grandchildren, Hayden and Trenton; mother, Ann Denby Krumpe Marsh; brothers, Jim, Joe and KC ; sisters, Teri, Joanne, Melissa, Kellie and Krystal, along with...