Obituaries

April D. Ross

April D. Ross

Aug 6, 2015

April D. Ross, 47, of Powhatan, passed away August 6, 2015. She is survived by her children, Tabitha Ross of Hopewell, Jeremy Ross of Powhatan, Vinson Vaughn of Henrico, Brittany DeVoss of Mechanicsville; two brothers, Terry Ross, Larry Ross both of Powhatan; two grandchildren, Lillian and Piper. Services to be announced. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com

Williams Burroughs Chauncey

Williams Burroughs Chauncey

Aug 3, 2015

Bill Chauncey, 71, of Powhatan, passed away at home August 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy Chauncey; one son, Burt Chauncey (Page) of Powhatan; one brother, Richard Chauncey of Texas; two grandchildren, Brad Chauncey and Erin Chauncey both of Powhatan. Services private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Fisher House...

Franklin M. Short, Sr.

Franklin M. Short, Sr.

Aug 3, 2015

Frank M. Short, Sr., 71, of Powhatan, was sent home by God to be with his wife Shirley August 3, 2015. He is survived by his children, Cathy Hamilton, Lisa Lafoon (Paul), Peggy Stroud (Kevin) all of Powhatan, Frankie Short, Jr. (Rachel) of Texas; two brothers, Mose Short (Hattie) of Amelia, Basel Bales (Brenda) of W. Va. ; 10 grandchildren...

Hunter C. Jones

Hunter C. Jones

Jul 31, 2015

Hunter C. Jones, 72, of Henrico, formerly of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Friday July 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Dale Wicker Jones; daughter, Jennifer Worley-Johnson (Andrew) of Chesterfield; step son, Tom Lewis, Jr. (Ginger) of Powhatan and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stuart and Polly Jones and one sister...

Marjorie Holmann Fletcher

Marjorie Holmann Fletcher

Jul 30, 2015

Marjorie H. Fletcher, 91, of Powhatan, formerly of Apex, N.C., went to be with Jesus July 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Tully M. Fletcher, Jr.. She was the beloved mother of two daughters, Sherry F. Edwards and Marjorie Hardison both of Powhatan; a son, Phillip S. Fletcher of Durham, N.C., 15 grandchildren and 10 great...

Mary Wakefield Adams

Mary Wakefield Adams

Jul 28, 2015

Mary W. Adams, 72, of Powhatan, died July 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Henry C. "Bubba" Adams, Jr.; four sons, Henry "Clay" Adams, III (Erica) of Amelia, Steven B. Adams (Marcee), David S. Adams (Sherry), Mark J. Adams (Sherry) all of Powhatan; one sister, Pat Adams (Robert) of Cumberland; 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family...

Anthony Walter Jardine

Anthony Walter Jardine

Jul 25, 2015

The good Lord took, Anthony Walter Jardine, Sr, 82, of Powhatan, home on July 25, 2015 under the watchful eye of family. Anthony was preceded in death by his loving mother, Virginia Emory and her husband Preston Emory. Daddy (Anthony) shared many of life's lessons appreciating the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, an ocean breeze, cooking and family gatherings. Some...

Harold E. "Buck" Gordon

Harold E. "Buck" Gordon

Jul 24, 2015

Age 76, of Powhatan, died July 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Tony Gordon (Amy), Ricky Gordon (Geneva); daughters, Laura Hayward (Rick), Donna Lodge (James McNeal); devoted and loving sister, Lula Hair; ten grandchildren and a host of special nieces, nephews, and friends that have been there to help him and his family over the last...

Dorothy Davis Irving Runion

Dorothy Davis Irving Runion

Jul 21, 2015

Dorothy Davis Irving Runion, 93, of Cumberland, widow of Neil Irving, Sr. and Ernest Runion, died July 21, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Irving Baldwin (Tim) of Cumberland; three sisters,Virginia, Lucille, Lilburne; six brothers, Luther, Gene, Cecil, Floyd, Earl, Jerry; five grandchildren, five great-granchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son,...

Michael Gene Lersch

Michael Gene Lersch

Jul 16, 2015

Michael Gene Lersch, 58, of Powhatan, died suddenly July 16 while visiting family in Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary, and his mother Shirley. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and daughter Heidi (with spouse Angel and children Hunter and Juniper), sons Peter and James, and daughter Kelly (with spouse Ryan), and by father and...

Jewell Marilyn Alrick Paine

Jewell Marilyn Alrick Paine

Jul 11, 2015

Jewell M. Paine, 91, of Chesterfield, passed away July 11, 2015. She is survived by husband, Jay H. Paine, Sr.; one son, Jay Paine, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Christine Paine; grandson, James Paine (Susan). Memorial services will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Online condolences may be made...

Stephen A. Gillenwater

Stephen A. Gillenwater

Jul 10, 2015

Stephen A. Gillenwater, 46, of Powhatan, died July 10, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Ashley Gillenwater of W.Va., Amber Gillenwater of Powhatan; his mother, Sylvia D. Gillenwater of Powhatan; two brothers, Kyle Gillenwater, Jr. of Bridgewater and Scott Gillenwater of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Bonnie LLewellyn Dowdy

Bonnie LLewellyn Dowdy

Jul 4, 2015

DOWDY, Bonnie Llewellyn, 66, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully and entered into her eternal rest in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born July 26, 1948 in Cumberland to the late Garland L. Dowdy and the late Lucy Martin Dowdy (Polly). Bonnie is survived by her beloved Aunt, Mary Ann Martin of Cumberland, one uncle,...

Guy Wilson Stoner

Guy Wilson Stoner

Jul 1, 2015

Guy Stoner, 65, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Sandy Stoner; children, Steve Stoner, Dennis Stoner, Shelly Stoner and Brian Stoner all of Powhatan; sisters, Jane Daily, Nancy Hill, Joyce Smith; brothers, Ben Stoner, Ricky Stoner; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Terry Stoner. The...

Frank Svedics

Frank Svedics

Jun 29, 2015

Frank Svedics, 81, of Powhatan, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., passed away June 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eileen Svedics; son, Jeno' Svedics (Diana) of Powhatan; daughter, Helena Homburger (Charles) of Powhatan.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480...

Lewis Eldridge Williams Sr.

Lewis Eldridge Williams Sr.

Jun 28, 2015

"Willie", Sr., 77, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, June 28, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Adkins Williams; children, Kimberly Williams Duncan of Chesterfield, Lewis E. Williams Jr. of Powhatan; sister, Sharon Lewis (Mark); nieces, Crystal Blount (Jeff), Stephanie Lewis; great-niece, Ella; and great-nephew, Owen. The family will receive friends Tuesday from...

Betty Virginia Sours

Betty Virginia Sours

Jun 15, 2015

Betty Virginia Sours, 83, of Richmond formerly of Winchester, died June 15, 2015. She is survived by three children, Peggy Lee Kirkland (Kirk) of Ashland, Kim Sours (Judy) of Chesterfield, Sandra Shortridge (Bob) of Powhatan; sister, Jessie Figgins of Winchester; brother, Jimmy Pitcock of Glen Allen; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday 2 pm...

Mary Ann Riggan

Mary Ann Riggan

Jun 15, 2015

Mary Ann Riggan,76, of Palmyra, formerly of Powhatan, widow of Carl Riggan, passed away June 15, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Black (Rob) of Palmyra, Robin Hendel (Paul) of Powhatan; two grandchildren, William Hendel (Ashley) of Powhatan, Carrie Hendel (Glenn) of Idaho and three great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was a lifetime member of Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad....

Dallas G. Short

Dallas G. Short

Jun 14, 2015

72, of Cumberland, died June 14, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Wynn of Farmville; mother, Inez M. Short of Cumberland; brother, Donnie Short (Carolyn) of Cumberland and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Becky Godsey. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Elizabeth Keller

Elizabeth Keller

Jun 6, 2015

Elizabeth Keller, 78, of Chesterfield, widow of Jack Keller, passed away June 6, 2015. She is survived by her children, Debi (Stephan), Steve, Kevin; two brothers, Jimmy Frayser, Clarence Frayser; one sister, Catherine Profitt; three grandchildren, Austin, Heather, Holly (Christopher); two great-grandchildren, Aiden, Corin and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Keller was a co-owner of Keller Brothers. A graveside service...

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