Obituaries

David Ray Rowan

David Ray Rowan

Sep 12, 2017

David R. Rowan, 63, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord September 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Janice N. Rowan; his son, John David Rowan (Jennifer) of Chesterfield; one sister, Kathy Hooley of Emporia; three brothers, Richard Rowan of Chesterfield, Michael Rowan and Timothy Rowan both of North Carolina. The family will receive friends Friday from...

Lisa Marie Short

Lisa Marie Short

Sep 11, 2017

Lisa Short, 33, of Amelia, passed away September 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Short; one son, Wesley Short; mother, Cindy Sanderson; two brothers, Brian Archer and Bobby Groover. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Thursday...

Louis Augustine Urbine, Jr.

Louis Augustine Urbine, Jr.

Sep 6, 2017

Louis A. Urbine, Jr., 80, died on September 6, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis A. & Esther F. Urbine, Sr. and one brother, Cecil Urbine. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia C. Urbine; daughter, Sherri L. Urbine; son Robert A. Urbine (Pamela); two adored grandchildren, Chase, McKenzie; brother, Francis E. Urbine...

Marie Ann Vance

Marie Ann Vance

Sep 5, 2017

Marie Vance, 69, of Midlothian, passed away Tuesday September 5, 2017. She is survived by her children, Tracy Harmon of Powhatan, Stacy VanValkenburg of Mechanicsville, Christina Vance, Brian Vance both of Chesterfield and seven grandchildren. Marie work for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for over 40 years. A graveside service will be held Monday 1 pm the 11th in...

Helen Louise Lucas

Helen Louise Lucas

Sep 1, 2017

Helen Louise Lucas was born in Kentucky on March 19, 1936. She passed away on September 1, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Rick Fritch and Jon Lucas; one daughter, Debra Lucus McCord; fifteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren who loved her dearly. Helen was preceded in death by two sons, Rodney Lucus and Curtis Lucas. Graveside Services will...

Anna Frances Fowler Turley

Anna Frances Fowler Turley

Sep 1, 2017

Anna F. Turley, 103, of Powhatan, formerly of Louisville, Ky., widow of Howard Turley, went to be with the Lord September 1, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Irma J. Alvis (Charlie) of Powhatan; son, Michael V. Turley of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Minnie Stewart of Illinois; three grandchildren, Cheryl Yancey, Karen Loster (Donnie), Crystal Alvis; three great grandchildren,...

Christopher Jean Stokes

Christopher Jean Stokes

Aug 26, 2017

Christopher J. Stokes, 75, of Powhatan, passed away August 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Carol Stokes; three sons of Pennsylvania; stepson, Mike White; stepdaughter, Stacey Vick; one sister, Suzanne Harvan (Paul) of Pennsylvanian; several grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215...

Carol Hancock Jones

Carol Hancock Jones

Aug 25, 2017

Carol Hancock Jones, 69, of Powhatan was reunited with her husband Ronald A. Jones in heaven on Friday, August 25, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her sons, Joseph P. McKesson of Strasburg, OH, and Michael R. Jones (Nichole) of Powhatan. She was a loving and completely devoted Granny to Ryan, Britney, and Bentley Jones....

Frances Blankenship  Smith

Frances Blankenship Smith

Aug 23, 2017

Frances B. Smith, 78, of Powhatan, widow of Alvin Smith, daughter of the late Clifford and Louise Chase Blankenship, passed away August 23, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Roland of Texas, son, Kenny Bennett (Iommi) of Powhatan; two brothers, Butch Blankenship (Gloria), Melvin Blankenship (Lynne); sister, B. J. Merchant (Charles) all of Powhatan; five grandchildren and six...

Melvin Ellis Lloyd

Melvin Ellis Lloyd

Aug 22, 2017

Melvin Ellis Lloyd, 73, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Jean Graham Lloyd; sons, Graham Lloyd (Maria) of Midlothian, Sean Lloyd of Powhatan and Barrett Lloyd (Miranda) of Powhatan; brothers, Willard Lloyd of Halifax and Phillip Lloyd of Crewe; sisters, Dale Mitchell of Chesterfield and...

Grace Elizabeth Glanden

Grace Elizabeth Glanden

Aug 21, 2017

Grace Elizabeth Glanden was unexpectedly granted her angel wings on August 21, 2017. She left us in the spirit she came to us, enjoying every moment of life as she ventured to help prepare a beach nest for the birth of baby sea turtles, after a summer full of fun, and a day that held a total solar eclipse. Gracie...

Christopher "Chip" Preston Full

Christopher "Chip" Preston Full

Aug 20, 2017

Christopher Preston "Chip" Full, 20, of Powhatan, passed away August 20, 2017. Christopher was born September 27, 1996 to Christopher and Kimberly Full. He moved to Powhatan at the age of eight and took advantage of everything his town had to offer. The walls of his childhood home are reminiscent of his love of hunting, showcasing trophies from seasons past....

Curtis  Lee  Wilton

Curtis Lee Wilton

Aug 19, 2017

Curtis Lee Wilton, 67, of Powhatan, passed thru the veil August 19, 2017. He is survived by wife, Marita C. Wilton"Darling"; two brothers, Gary Wilton of Florida, Donnie Wilton of Richmond; faithful family pets, Clyde, Dana; longtime devoted friend, Bruce McAdam and his loving church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Ruby Wilton and one...

William Mckeever "Mac" Jackson

William Mckeever "Mac" Jackson

Aug 18, 2017

William McKeever "Mac" Jackson, Sr., 92, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully August, 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Jackson; his son, William M. Jackson, Jr. (Gail); step-children, Linda Samuel and Mary Bradstock; step-daughter-in-law, Sharon Samuel Labons (John); grandchildren, Tiffany Miller (Jeramie), Jacob Goodwin, Brandon Samuel (Allison), and Matthew Bradstock; great grandchildren, Chase, Palmer, Dani, and Blake;...

Audrey Walden Shrewsbury

Audrey Walden Shrewsbury

Aug 16, 2017

Audrey W. Shrewsbury, 48, of Powhatan, has gone home to her Heavenly Father August 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband George Robert Shrewsbury; son, David Alma Shrewsbury of Powhatan; her parents, Rich and Andrea Walden of Nevada and several siblings. Audrey was a kind and loving soul and one of the best cooks in the world. She was...

Robert M.  Duncan

Robert M. Duncan

Aug 11, 2017

Robert M. Duncan, 80, of Columbia, went to be with the Lord August 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Royce Ryburn Duncan and his son, Robbie M. Duncan. He is survived by his daughter, Glennis D. Morgan of Chesterfield; son, Richard Matthias Duncan of Columbia; three grandchildren, Savannah, Darian and Hope. The family will receive friends...

Neal D. Leehy

Neal D. Leehy

Aug 8, 2017

Neal D. Leehy, 78, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord August 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Frances Leehy; two sons, David Leehy, Greg Leehy both of Chesterfield; four step sons, Billy Atkins of Powhatan, Jason Atkins of Florida, Norman Rothwell of Powhatan, Bob Rothwell of New Hampshire; step daughter, Barbara Lee Martin; three brothers, Steve...

Edith Anne Dunkley Morris   Branum

Edith Anne Dunkley Morris Branum

Aug 8, 2017

Edith Anne Dunkley Morris Branum of Henrico formally of Powhatan, born May 4, 1925, went to be with her Heavenly Father August 8, 2017. She was born in Richmond to Charles Stevens Dunkley and Charlotte Edmonds Dunkley. She was the widow of Mickey Morris and Roy D. Branum. In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death...

Nora Kittrell Hargrove

Nora Kittrell Hargrove

Aug 4, 2017

Nora Kittrell Hargrove, born April 5, 1937, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 4, 2017. Nora is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy; her children, Lynn Holthausen, James Squares and Mary Squares; her stepchildren, Jimmy Hargrove Jr. and Alethea Roach; her grandchildren, Todd, Jessica, Trey, Morgan, Roderick, Kaitlin, Kenny, Josh and Kobe and many great grandchildren. She...

Eva Robinson Hunter

Eva Robinson Hunter

Aug 4, 2017

Eva R. Hunter, 85, of Cartersville, widow of Walter Hunter, went to be with the Lord August 4, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Franklin & Michael Hunter both of Cartersville; two daughters, Charlene Spigler of Columbia, Pamela Labriola of Farmville; two brothers, Carl Robinson, Leonard Robinson; one sister, Ruth Rice all of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Kendra, Jessica,...