Obituaries
Vera Graham Brauer
Aug 2, 2017
Vera G. Brauer, 97, of Powhatan, widow of P. Allen Brauer, passed away August 2, 2017. She is survived by three children, John & Pat Brauer of Midlothian, Mary & Carl Orange of Mechanicsville, Liz & Jim Royall of Va. Beach; two brothers, Archer Graham, Francis Graham both of Powhatan; three granddaughters and their husbands, Pam & Dave Kobza, Julie...
Larry W. Barden
Jul 28, 2017
BARDEN Larry w., 84, of Powhatan, born Dec. 15, 1932, died Friday, July 28, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Edwin William Barden and Myra McNickle Barden. After serving his country for four years with the U.S. Navy in Korea, he came home to Richmond and entered his life- long calling as a police officer. After five years with...
James Edward Simpson Sr.
Jul 25, 2017
James E. Simpson, Sr., 93, of Powhatan, widower of Edith W. Simpson, passed away July 25, 2017. He is survived by his son, James Simpson, Jr. (Kathy Wilde) of Pennsylvania; brother, Lloyd Simpson of Florida and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson...
Kenneth L. Hoffman
Jul 24, 2017
HOFFMAN, Kenneth L., 88, of Powhatan, departed this life on July 24, 2017. Born in 1929 in Ottawa, Kansas, Kenneth graduated from Kansas University with a major in Physics. He was proud of his military and civilian service, working first as a Navy officer at the Bureau of Ordnance, and later as a civilian at the Naval Air Systems Command,...
Michael A. "Creeper" Kerns
Jul 22, 2017
Michael A. "Creeper" Kerns, 25, of Powhatan, passed away doing what he loved on July 22, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Donna (Bryan) Smith of Richmond; father, Jimmy (Amy) Kerns of Powhatan; brother, Chris Kerns (Kristina) of Midlothian; nephew, Baylor; maturnal grandmother, Carol (Jesse) Romer of Richmond; paturnal grandmother, Doris "Nanny" Kerns of Powhatan; paturnal grandfather, Barry "Pappy"...
Robert (Bobby) Carl Daniels
Jul 21, 2017
Bobby Daniels,79, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Candy Jones Daniels; son, Heath Daniels of Richmond; daughter, Kristin D. Yarboro (Justin) of Richmond; brother, Pete Daniel (Melissa) of Dinwiddie; grandson, Anderson and former spouse, Mary Ellen Fowler of Richmond;. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8,...
Dorothy McNamara Hough
Jul 16, 2017
Dorothy McNamara Hough, 76, of Powhatan, died July 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Bill R. Hough; son, William R. Hough, Jr.(Susan); sister, Margaret Snider; three grandchildren, Samantha, Brody and Bryan. Memorial services will be held Monday the 24th at 1pm in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com
Nita A. Porterfield
Jul 13, 2017
Nita A. Porterfield, 80, of Powhatan, passed away July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt and her son David. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Porterfield; son, Douglas Porterfield both of Powhatan; sister, Betty A. Foster of Farmville; three grandchildren; Paige Miller (Zach), Dustin Porterfield (Becca), Adam Porterfield and two great grandchildren. The family...
Edward Coffman Walton, Jr.
Jul 13, 2017
Edward Coffman Walton, Jr., 95, of Cartersville, passed away on July 13, 2017. Born at "Penrith" in Cartersville on Nov. 7, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Renn Walton; parents, Edward and Martha (Mattie) Bigger Walton and brother, Herman Leland Walton. He is survived by one sister, Rebecca Walton Trice; two nephews, H. Leland Walton, Jr....
Georgia Eley Hening
Jul 9, 2017
Georgia E. Hening, 87, of Powhatan, died July 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark M. Hening; one daughter, Patty Wood. She is survived by her sons, Richard Hening (Suzanne) of Rocky Mount, N.C., Thomas Hening (Polly Miller) of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Andrew Hening (Tiffany), Sam Hening, Sean and Taylor Wood; three great grandchildren, Ashton Grayson...
David Russell Turner
Jul 8, 2017
David Russell Turner, 67, passed away at his home in Powhatan Virginia on Saturday July 8, 2017. David was born in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA in 1949. He was the eldest of 4 siblings and is survived by his three younger sisters Cindy Fleischer, Cheryl Cicotello, and Cathy Turner. David was, first and foremost, a devoted husband and father....
Russell Watson Farley
Jun 29, 2017
Russell Watson Farley,77, of Powhatan passed away June 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Russell D. Farley; aunt and uncle, Mayme F. Garrett, Melvin L. Garrett (who raised him). He is survived by his wife of 58 years Joan Farley; daughter, Christina F. Waller (Greg Meade); granddaughter, Rebecca E. Richmond (Nicholas); great grandson, Wyatt Farley Richmond,...
Al Ransone
Jun 24, 2017
Al Ransone, 88, of Powhatan, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife Frances and his only child Sue Kasinger. He is survived by his wife Pat; stepson Roy Hall (Tersa); stepdaughter Lisa Woodall; grandsons Spencer and Tyler Woodall; granddaughter Sydney Hall; many neices and nephews. They were all proud to call him...
Brenda Sharpe
Jun 23, 2017
Brenda Sharpe, 70, of Powhatan, departed this life June 23, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Sharpe; one daughter, Amanda Hill of Chesterfield and one grandson, Ethan Hill. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Powhatan Volunteer Recue Squad. Services private.
William "Joe" Hinson
Jun 15, 2017
William "Joe" Hinson, 75, of Powhatan, passed away June 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Nellie R. Hinson; two children, Annette Townsend, Eddie Hinson (Laurie); two brothers, Charles, Ronnie; sister, Jane; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 to 2 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...
Barbara B Challenor
Jun 8, 2017
Challenor, Barbara Lee Bickley, 79, of Powhatan, Virginia, was called to her forever home with our Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She is preceded in death by the love of her life for over 60 years husband Linwood Hugh Challenor Sr. She is survived by her sons Linwood Hugh Challenor Jr. (BJ) and Paul Anthony Challenor (Cheryl); grandchildren, Robert...
Brent L. Mast
Jun 4, 2017
Brent L. Mast, 20, of Amelia, passed away June 4, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Darryl and Karen Mast of Amelia; three brothers, Darren Mast (Katie) of South Boston, Roger Mast (Jessica) and Greg Mast, all of Amelia; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Orpha Mast; two nieces, Kari and Whitney; one nephew, Brandon; and many loving extended family members....
Charles Eugene Harold
Jun 2, 2017
Charles Eugene Harold, 54, of Powhatan, went to be with those who preceded him, his mother, Margie; father, Dewey and brother, James on June 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Debra Harold; three children, Dewey Harold (Becky), Genia Morrison (Stephen), Jason Harold (Heather); brother, Dennis Harold (Sharon) all of Powhatan; six grandchildren, Ethan, Carter, Mason, Matthew, Dalton, Lindsee...
Judy Ann Chapman
May 28, 2017
Judy A. Chapman, 71, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord May 28, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn R. Johnson (George) of Amelia; five brothers, Kenny Allen (Bobbi), Frank Allen, Wayne Allen all of Chesterfield, Fred Allen of Richmond, Jim Allen of Mathews; three grandchildren, Damien Johnson (Lisha Yang), Jennifer Johnson, Jessica Shephard; four great grandchildren,...
Frances B. "Fran" Gwaltney
May 26, 2017
Frances B. "Fran" Gwaltney, 85, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 26, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Waitsell "Gene" Gwaltney; four children, Robert, Keith, Brendan, Jennifer; two brothers, Terry Blankenship, Ray Blankenship; sister, Lois Yeatts; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Fran was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. The family will...
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