Obituaries

John  Steven Newman

John Steven Newman

Mar 27, 2017

John Steven Newman, 59, of Powhatan, passed way after a long battle with diabetes on March 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Newman; daughters, Alexis Hammer, Raven Newman, Heather Weston and one grandson, Logan Newman. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

Lucy  Ann  Cella

Lucy Ann Cella

Mar 23, 2017

Lucy Ann Cella, 87, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017. She was the widow of Charles P. Cella, Jr. Lucy Ann was a graduate of William and Mary and had a degree in Library Science from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She is survived by her children, Paul W. Cella (Susan), Caroline Cella Marker,...

Llewellyn Christian "Chris" Salle'

Llewellyn Christian "Chris" Salle'

Mar 22, 2017

LLewellyn Christian "Chris" Salle', 73, of Midlothian, died peacefully at home with his loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on March 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine Morea and Llewellyn Salle', daughter, Michelle and one granddaughter, McKenna. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori; sisters, Elizabeth Coles, Nancy Walsh, Emily...

Loretta Louise Carter

Loretta Louise Carter

Mar 19, 2017

Loretta Louise Elliott Carter, 87, of Powhatan, formerly of Oxon Hill, Md., widow of Donald Wallace Carter, passed away March 19, 2017 at her daughters home. Loretta was born September 4, 1929 in Kilsyth, W.Va. to the late James Eugene Elliott and Thelma Grace Arthur. She is survived by her son, Steven Carter (Penny) of Heathsville; daughter, Billie Lowry (Jay)...

Stephanie  Kiernon Artrip

Stephanie Kiernon Artrip

Mar 14, 2017

Stephanie Kiernon Artrip, 83, of Henrico, passed peacefully March 14, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Karen M. Young (Mike) of Powhatan; sons, Norman B. Artrip, Jr. (Kathy), Howard W. Artrip (Lori), John F. Artrip, Kenneth C. Artrip (Julie) all of Kentucky; brother, John F. Kiernon, Jr.(Patricia) of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Kristin Hensley, Jordon Artrip, Klayton Artrip, Shannon Carlson;...

Meghan  Lynn Pugh

Meghan Lynn Pugh

Mar 12, 2017

Meghan L. Pugh, 36, of Powhatan, passed away March 12, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Jeannette Pugh; one brother, Scott and Gianna Pugh of Henrico; loving aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8pm in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2245 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan and where memorial services will be held...

Clifton E. Smith, Jr.

Clifton E. Smith, Jr.

Mar 9, 2017

Clifton E. Smith, Jr., 80, of Powhatan, died March 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Muriel Thomas Smith; son, Clifton E. Smith, III of Powhatan; daughter, Suzan D. Rayman of Texas and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services will...

Luther Edwin Davis, Sr.

Luther Edwin Davis, Sr.

Feb 28, 2017

Luther Edwin Davis, 85, of Cumberland, Va., passed onto the other side February 28, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Richmond, Va. Born Sept. 8, 1931 in Fluvanna County, Va. to a large family. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim; sisters, Annie, Garnett, Elizabeth, Emma, Dorothy, Virginia and a beloved wife Audrey. He is survived by a...

Thomas Brian Comeaux

Thomas Brian Comeaux

Feb 27, 2017

Thomas Brian Comeaux, passed away on Monday February 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Ned, Sarah, Cosmo, Cady, Charley, Perry and Henry; mother, Verline Majewski (Jim); sisters, Paula and Janeen, and brother, Johnny. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday March 5, 2017, 2 p.m. at Crostic Mill Farm, 2850 Red Lane Road, Powhatan.

Kenneth William Moore

Kenneth William Moore

Feb 21, 2017

Kenneth William Moore, 79, of Powhatan, departed this life February 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Moore; parents, Ruth and Jessie Moore; brother, Melvin Moore and son Kenneth Moore, Jr. He is survived by one sister, Maxine Rose (Sam); three grandchildren, Ashley Moore, Taylor Bailey and Cody Moore; one great-grandson, Javari Mayo; special friends, Angel...

James  John "Jimmy"  Grissom, Sr.

James John "Jimmy" Grissom, Sr.

Feb 21, 2017

Jimmy J. Grissom, 90, of Powhatan, widower of Annette G. Grissom, went to be with the Lord February 21, 2017. He is survived by his children, Jimmy Grissom, Jr.(Cathy) of Cumberland, Bonnie G. Bayliss of Powhatan; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home,...

Marylou  Snow Paquette

Marylou Snow Paquette

Feb 19, 2017

Marylou Snow Paquette, 89, of Powhatan, VA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on February 19, 2017. She was born and raised in Springfield, Mass. Marylou is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years Harvey J. Paquette, Jr., her brother Robert Snow, wife Shirley and family, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived...

William Dennis Domer

William Dennis Domer

Feb 17, 2017

William “Dennis” Domer, went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, February 17, 2017 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Dennis was 67 years old and had just retired from a long career as a trucker with an incredible record for safety, the last 30 years with ABF Freight. Dennis was a faithful and loving...

Percy Lee Duncan, Jr.

Percy Lee Duncan, Jr.

Feb 12, 2017

Percy Lee "P.L." Duncan, Jr. 84, of Columbia, widower of Betty Jane Duncan, went to be with the Lord February 12, 2017. He is survived by three son and their wives, Lee and Paula, Glenn and Robin, Gary and Tricia; one brother, Robert Duncan; eight grandchildren, Ellen, Kathryn, Jane, Sarah, Luke, Tess, Christopher, Spencer; one great grandson, Riley; sister in...

Irene Sophie Urban

Irene Sophie Urban

Feb 11, 2017

Irene S. Urban, 85, of Richmond, formerly of New Haven, Conn., passed away February 11, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanine Lecznar (Bill) of Goochland; sons, David Marotta (Sherry) of N. Chesterfield, Walter Urban (Zaida) of Hawaii; brother, Charles Urban of Texas; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday at 11 am...

Mary Frances Handschumacher

Mary Frances Handschumacher

Feb 8, 2017

Mary Frances Handschumacher, 55 of Amelia Virginia passed away Wednesday February 8th 2017 to be with our Lord. Her memory will live on through her children, Crystal Messer, Terri Handschumacher, Charlotte Handschumacher-Ramos and her loving husband, Ernest Roy Handschumacher. She is survived by three sisters, Cheryl Wion, Nancy Rule, Lori Mustian, one brother, Thomas A. Rule Jr. and father, Thomas...

Patrick Joseph O'Donnell

Patrick Joseph O'Donnell

Feb 6, 2017

Patrick J. O'Donnell, 82, of Powhatan, passed away February 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances T. O'Donnell; two sons, Gregory Patrick O'Donnell (Kelly) of Crozet and Jeffrey Thomas O'Donnell of Powhatan; five grandchildren, Lydia, Graham, Haley, Rory and Sophie. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Bennett &...

Nancy Sue Reed

Nancy Sue Reed

Feb 6, 2017

Nancy Sue Reed, 78, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, February 6, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Mark Griffith of Chesterfield and Donnie Griffith of Powhatan; two daughters, Tammy Smith of Powhatan, Michelle Mares of Portsmith and eight grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two children, Allen Griffith and Susan "Kim" Franks. Services private. Online...

John Robert "J.R." Wilson

John Robert "J.R." Wilson

Feb 1, 2017

John Robert "J.R." Wilson, 28, of Powhatan, passed away February 1, 2017. He is survived by his parents, John and Kim Wilson; brother, Kevin (Amanda) Wilson of Powhatan; sister, Jennifer (Tony) Wilson of S. Dakota; maternal grandmother, Diane Anderson of Amelia; paternal grandmother, Lois Wilson of Chesterfield; nephew, Odin and his best friend, Tyler. The family will receive friends Monday...

John  Thomas Salisbury

John Thomas Salisbury

Jan 30, 2017

John T. Salisbury, 91, of Midlothian, died January 30, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn S. Pavkov of Midlothian; son, Thomas J. Salisbury of Missouri; two grandsons, Todd R. Pavkov (Dawn), Eric J. Pavkov and one great granddaughter, Oliva. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 am in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia.

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