Obituaries
David "Wildman" Ownby
May 21, 2016
David "Wildman" Ownby, 58, of Powhatan, died Saturday May 21, 2016. He is survived by his fiancé, Tammey Church; two daughters, Sara Shaffer, Rachel Ownby both of Powhatan; step children, Richard Bingle, Christina Bingle, Jesse Bradley; his mother, Lois Taylor of Richmond; two sisters, Audrey Ownby, Janet Ownby; four grandchildren, Danielle, Duane, Lisa and Jenny. He was preceded in death...
Mary Lou Morgan
May 19, 2016
Mary Lou Morgan, 75, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 19, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Williams of Bedford; three grandchildren she raised, Mary Florence (Jacob) of Midlothian, Heather Morgan of Blackstone, Katelyn Morgan of Powhatan; sister, Shirley Whittier of Pennsylvania; great grandchild, Chesney and a devoted friend, Sharon Morrison. The family will receive...
Doris Hogan Duffer Gilmore
May 15, 2016
Doris Hogan Duffer Gilmore, of Powhatan, formerly of Henrico, graduated to glory May 15, 2016. She was born in Richmond February 17, 1933. Doris was a Licensed Practical Nurse from 1970 until 1995 working on the MCV burn unit and Beth Shalom Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert B. Hogan, Peggy Spivey Hogan, and husband...
John H. Proffitt
May 10, 2016
John H. Proffitt, 89, of Powhatan, widower of Lorraine H. Proffitt and Elizabeth H. Proffitt, passed away May 10, 2016. He is survived by three children, Larry W. Proffitt (Brenda) of Powhatan, Shirley P. Elliott (Michael) of Chesterfield, Evelyn Barden (Rick) of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Jonathan Henry, Jennifer Osborne (Mike), Samantha Proffitt, Phillip Barden; three great grandchildren, Landon, Brycen and...
David A. Stroupe
May 7, 2016
David A. Stroupe, 56, son of the late Frances A. Robinson, went to be with the Lord May 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Rendie Stroupe; two daughters, Kasie Delap (Matt), Alanna Stroupe; three grandchildren, Aidan, Jakob, Nolan; two step children, Sarah Moore, Josh Hughes; brother, Mark Stroupe; sister, Sherri Stroupe; aunt, Shelby Roehrick; uncle, Perry Robinson and...
Ann T. Prorock
May 5, 2016
Ann T. Prorock, 89, of Chesterfield, formerly of Chester, Pa., widow of Louis Jacob Prorock, daughter of the late John Grabowski and Frances Smolenska, was born into eternal rest May 5, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Bernie Ervin (Ron) of Powhatan, Fran Grizas of California; three grandchildren, David Ervin, Ronnie Ervin and Alexandra Grizas. Mrs. Prorock was the...
Nan Dorset Llewellyn
May 3, 2016
Nan Llewellyn, 80, of Powhatan, beloved wife of Billy Lee Llewellyn, Sr., went to be with the Lord May 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Virginia Dorset and one granddaughter, Holly Llewellyn. She is survived her loving husband, Billy Lee Llewellyn, Sr.; three sons, Billy Lee, Jr., Michael Stanley, Franklin Thomas Llewellyn; two daughters,...
Audrey C. Worrell
May 2, 2016
Audrey C. Worrell, 94, of Powhatan, widow of Ralph Worrell, passed away May 2, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Duncan of Midlothian; son, Allen Worrell of Yorktown; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...
James William Cox
Apr 30, 2016
James William Cox "Jim",80,of Powhatan, born in Buffalo, NY and raised in Carson, Va. by Ryland and Inez King, went suddenly home to his Lord April 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen who died of Leukemia. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Vivian Mitchell Cox of Emporia,Va....
Lee L. Crump
Apr 30, 2016
Lee L. Crump, 91, of Powhatan, formerly of Tampa, Fla., passed away April 30, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy Boatwright, Jackie King; grandsons, Randy King, James Boatwright and Casey Boatwright. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am in St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Powhatan.
William E Hall
Apr 25, 2016
William E. "Bill" Hall, 84, of Chesterfield, formerly of Southern Shores, N.C., departed this life April 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Merle S. Hall and sister Linda H. Dean. Bill is survived by his children, Lorraine Ganczak (Ted) of Chester, Sylvia Blick (Bob) of Florida, William Hall (Donna) of Powhatan, Randy Hall (Judy) of Powhatan;...
Ellis M. Palmore
Apr 24, 2016
Ellis M. Palmore, 80, of Powhatan, son the late George and Emma Palmore, went to be with the Lord April 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Colleen D. Palmore; five children, Robert M. Palmore (Patsy), Linda Cheatham, Janet Trivett (John), David E. Palmore (Jill), Tracey Smith (Rick) all of Powhatan; one sister, Mildred Webb (H.H.)...
Aline S. Conn
Apr 19, 2016
Aline S. Conn, 89, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully April 19, 2016. Aline was born on May 19, 1926 in Ivanhoe, Virginia. She was born 20 minutes after her twin sister Pauline, who was her life long best friend. She was the daughter of the late Earl C., Sr. & Annie Smith Sharpe. Aline worked at Celanese Acetate in Narrows,...
Dorothy T. Steffenhagen
Apr 14, 2016
Dorothy T. Steffenhagen, 93, of Powhatan, widow of Harry Steffenhagen, passed away April 14, 2016. She is survived her daughter, Patsy Allen (Wayne) of Powhatan; two brothers, Raymond Throckmorton of Richmond, Ernest Throckmorton of Florida; one sister, Lorraine Napier of Richmond; two grandsons, Rodney Allen (Tracy), Neal Allen (Carmen); four great grandchildren, Grace, Jordan, Reed and Dawson. The family will...
Robert Wesley Bookman
Apr 10, 2016
Robert W. "Bob" Bookman, 76, of Flagler Beach, Florida, died on April 10, 2016. He is survived by four children, Donna Taylor (Mike) of Powhatan, Beverly Bromseth (Darrin) of Chesterfield, Robert W. Bookman, Jr.(Erin), Roger Bookman (Julie) both of Kentucky; brother, Mel Bookman (Linda) of Chesterfield; five grandchildren, Shannon Hopper, Zachary Bromseth, Timothy Taylor, Brianna and Isabel Bookman; two great...
Michael Robert Cheney
Apr 7, 2016
Michael R. Cheney, 45 of Powhatan, passed away suddenly April 7, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Lisa; his parents, Bob & Edith Cheney; siblings, Charles, Douglas, Jon, Susan with many extended family and friends. Mike worked as an Assistant Manager for Virginia ABC and formerly as a cook for various restaurants around the area....
Barbara Ann Schledorn
Apr 7, 2016
Barbara Ann Schledorn, 85, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016 in the Medical College of Virginia. She was surrounded by her family in a room full of love. Barbara was born May 30, 1930, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Ellenore May and Arnold Cummins. A few weeks short of her 86th birthday, Barbara leaves a legacy of love,...
Jerry E. Palmer
Apr 6, 2016
Jerry E. Palmer, 74, of Powhatan, passed away April 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis H. Palmer; three children, Greg Palmer of Powhatan, Katherine Palmer of Penhook, Amy Tilman Ellett (Mike) of Powhatan; three siblings, June Riley (Charles) of Midland, Joyce Lugar of Richmond and Newton Palmer of Powhatan. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Anita Tomlin Clayton
Apr 5, 2016
Anita Clayton, 69, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Joe Clayton; son, Joe Clayton, Jr. (Melissa) of Powhatan; her beloved granddaughter, Ashdin Clayton; three brothers, Carl Tomlin (Alice), Walter Tomlin (Casey), Dennis Tomlin (Faye); three sisters, Betty Hickman (Charles), Sybil Randolph (Ron), Bertha Cook (Lewis) and many loved nieces...
Mildred Tucker Nichols
Apr 3, 2016
Mildred T. Nichols, 88, entered her eternal home on April 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles Wayne Nichols; daughter, Wanda Nichols Sanford; parents, Willis Aubrey Harris and Nell Thompson Tucker Harris; stepmother, Caskie Brownham Harris. She is survived by her sons, Aubrey Wayne "Nick" Nichols (Judy) of Texas; Frank Gregory Nichols (Susan)...
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