Obituaries

Hunter Wayne Ricker

Hunter Wayne Ricker

Feb 17, 2018

Hunter Wayne Ricker, 48, of Powhatan, passed away February 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy C. Ricker; one son, Benjamin Ricker; his mother, Erma Cook Ricker; brothers, Ricky Ricker (Cindy), Clinton Ricker; sister, Rita Stephenson; four nephews, three nieces, two great nieces, many aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved faithful companion, his dog Hannah. He was preceded...

Clarence A.  Hawkes

Clarence A. Hawkes

Feb 15, 2018

Clarence A. "Sonny" Hawkes, 74, of Powhatan, passed away February 15, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Loretta D. Hawkes; two children, Larry R. Williams (Tia) of Key West; Sherri L. Martin (Jeff) of Powhatan; two grandchildren, Samantha Hoopes (Robby) of North Carolina, Chelsea Ferguson of Powhatan; two great grandchildren, Hayden and Parker. The family will receive friends from...

Lewis Carter Carroll

Lewis Carter Carroll

Feb 8, 2018

Lewis Carter Carroll, 86, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at home February 8, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy "Dot" Carroll; three children, Denise Dingus (Keith), Brenda Rogers, Doug Carroll; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home,...

Barbara Reece Robinson

Barbara Reece Robinson

Feb 5, 2018

Barbara Reece Robinson, 71, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Elman L. Robinson, Jr.; two sons, James Elman Robinson of Spotsylvania, David William Robinson (Cathy) of Powhatan; three brothers, James Reece, David Reece both of Pennsylvania, Michael Reece of Hillsville; five grandchildren, Sabrina, Dylan, Spencer, Samuel and Daisy. The...

Lori Lee Malone

Lori Lee Malone

Feb 2, 2018

Lori L. Malone, 63, of Richmond, passed away February 2, 2018. Ms. Malone was a retired teacher from Salem Church Middle School in Chesterfield where she spent her whole career. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10th at 2 p.m. in the Salem Church Middle School, 9700 Salem Church Rd. N. Chesterfield, Va. 23238. In lieu of flowers...

Mette Helene Clements

Mette Helene Clements

Feb 1, 2018

Mette Helene Clements, 78, of Powhatan, widow of Richard "Bucky" Clements, passed away peacefully in her home February 1, 2018. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Andrea Helene Wharam and her husband Michael of Powhatan; sister, Hanne Henderson of Staunton; half sister, Line Jaensson (Lief) of Denmark; adored grandson, Richard "Reese" Wharam and her faithful companion, Tootsie. The family...

Marion Milton Taylor, Jr.

Marion Milton Taylor, Jr.

Jan 29, 2018

Marion M. "Buddy" Taylor, Jr., 81 , of Cartersville, passed away Monday January 29, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Nellie L. Taylor; children, Cathy Taylor of Fredricksburg; Wayne Taylor of Locust Grove; step-children, Brenda Blevins of Powhatan, Paul Inman of Powhatan, Debbie Scott of Manakin Sabot and Jeff Inman of Amelia; two grandchildren, Christopher Taylor, Taylor Davis both...

Janette  Wade Davidson Robertson

Janette Wade Davidson Robertson

Jan 26, 2018

Janette Wade Davidson Robertson, 83, of Concord, NC passed away January 26, 2018. She is survived by her husband Vernon Robertson; sister Mary Lee Davidson; two sons Michael Robertson (Kay) and Roger Robertson (Donna); three granddaughters Candace Bashaw (Jon), Jennifer Robertson, Kelly Prucnal (Simon); and three great grandchildren Braxton Bashaw, Carter Bashaw and Luke Prucnal. She was preceded in death...

Wayne Elwood Whitley

Wayne Elwood Whitley

Jan 20, 2018

“Wayne Elwood Whitley of Cartersville, Virginia, 70, went to be with the lord on January 20, 2018 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church of Cartersville, Virginia and formerly served as a lay reader. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Elwood and Dorothy Whitley. He is survived by...

James Joseph Cullen

James Joseph Cullen

Jan 19, 2018

James Joseph Cullen, 64, of Powhatan, passed peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2018, after a long illness. He was born in Johnson City, NY & attended Binghamton North High., the youngest of five siblings, born to the late Thomas and Theresa Cullen. Jim was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a life-long learner who loved military...

Fred Preston Powell

Fred Preston Powell

Jan 19, 2018

POWELL, Fred Preston, 87, of Powhatan, passed peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born in Marion, Va., one of nine siblings, born to the late Otis and Ethel Powell. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Kiyoko "Kay," whom he married in 1951 at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, while serving in the U.S. Army....

William Palmer Jervey, Jr.

William Palmer Jervey, Jr.

Jan 14, 2018

William Palmer Jervey, Jr. passed away at home in his sleep on January 14, 2018. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 43 years, Mary Millicent Payne Jervey and two sisters, Byrd J. Quinlivan and Helen L. Jervey. He is survived by three children, Mary Jervey, Laura Graham (William) and Evelyn Willburn (Scott); six grandchildren, Helen Franck (Chris), Landon Graham...

Terry  Cotton Elgert

Terry Cotton Elgert

Jan 13, 2018

Terry Cotton Elgert, 60, of Powhatan, passed away after a sudden illness on January 13, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Barry Elgert; daughter, Stephanie E. Schaible (Brad) of North Carolina; sister, Tracy Cotton Jones (Ken) of Atlanta. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson...

Jerry Edward Brewer

Jerry Edward Brewer

Jan 12, 2018

Jerry E. Brewer, 67, of Powhatan, passed away January 12, 2018. Son of the late James & Anne Mae Brewer of Tennessee. He is survived by his life partner, Jean H. Richardson and her family; children, Teresa Diggs (Bray) of Chesterfield, Kathy Carr (Kevin) of Powhatan; grandchildren, Morgan Carr, Brad Diggs and Kaitlyn Diggs. He is also survived by one...

L. Geraldine "Gerry" Bryan

L. Geraldine "Gerry" Bryan

Jan 11, 2018

L. Geraldine "Gerry" Bryan, 86, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard J. Bryan and her daughter, Deborah Nuckoles Sands (Rob) of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan and...

Walter Adsmond Ellinghausen

Walter Adsmond Ellinghausen

Jan 5, 2018

Walter A. Ellinghausen, Captain, US Navy Ret., 88, of Powhatan, departed this life, January 5, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pat Ellinghausen; four children, Pam Greenholt (Chandy) of N.C., David Ellinghausen (Martha) of Powhatan, Becky Latuche (Lenny) of Powhatan, Heidi McGowan (Tom) of Williamsburg; two brothers, Harold and Edgar Ellinghausen both of Illinois; eight grandchildren,...

Eldean Tucker Scruggs

Eldean Tucker Scruggs

Jan 4, 2018

Eldean Tucker Scruggs, 86, of Powhatan, preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Fairfax H. Scruggs, went to be with the Lord and her husband January 4, 2018. She is survived by her loving son, Terry Harrison Scruggs and his wife, Nancy Meyers Scruggs of Kansas and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 11,...

Donald Arthur Sturtz, Sr.

Donald Arthur Sturtz, Sr.

Jan 4, 2018

Donald A. Sturtz, Sr. 83, of Powhatan,Va. passed away on Thursday January 4, 2018. He was the son of the late Howard Sturtz and the late Cassie Grey of Wisconsin. He is survived by two sons Donald Of Powhatan, Michael and wife Deanna of Midlothian, Va.; one granddaughter, Dory Michelle Sturtz. A number of nephews and nieces and many friends....

Danny Garfield Jessup

Danny Garfield Jessup

Jan 2, 2018

Danny Garfield Jessup of Powhatan Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018. He was born Oct 15, 1943 in Powhatan County. He attended Powhatan High School and graduated from Huguenot Academy. He served in the Powhatan Army National Guard. He retired after 38 years from Va. State Highway Department. He was predeceased by parents Folger and Lena Jessup, and...

Donald Kenneth "Donnie"  Heath

Donald Kenneth "Donnie" Heath

Dec 31, 2017

Donald K. "Donnie" Heath, 66, of Powhatan, went to heaven December 31, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Della Heath; sister, Donna Morrison (David); niece, Denise Whitlow; great nieces, Taylor, Allie, Addison and a host of devoted friends. Donnie was loved by all. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett &...