Obituaries

Roger "Wayne" Franklin

Roger "Wayne" Franklin

May 7, 2014

75, of Powhatan, died May 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shelva J. Franklin; children, Russell W. Franklin (Cathy) of Powhatan, Debbie F. Giella (Brian) of Amelia, Roger L. Franklin (Jeanne) of Powhatan; sister, Betty Merricks (Bobby) of Alta Vista; sister-in-law, Gladys Franklin of Evergreen; grandsons, Russ (Mary), Nicholas (Amanda), David, Deven, Brandon, Jonathan, Gabriel...

Angelo P. "Chubby" Meluso

Angelo P. "Chubby" Meluso

Apr 30, 2014

Angelo P. "Chubby" Meluso, 94, of Powhatan, a WWII veteran, member of Knights of Columbus and a beloved member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, passed away April 30, 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Joanne D'Esposito (Anthony), Annette Caughorn; son, Thomas Meluso (Lori Kanaly); five grandchildren, Susan, Mike, Kevin, Devin, Nicole and six great grandchildren. A memorial service...

Ola B. Arthur

Ola B. Arthur

Apr 29, 2014

Ola B. Arthur, 92, of Farmville, went to be with the Lord April 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Howard John Arthur; grandson, Howard Arthur, Jr.; twin sister, Lola Gentry. She is survived by her children, Howard R. Arthur, Sr. (Nancy) of Farmville, James R. Arthur (Lois) of Columbia, Donald L. Arthur (Charlene)...

Marshall Edward Price, Jr.

Marshall Edward Price, Jr.

Apr 27, 2014

Marshall Edward Price, Jr., 64, of Powhatan, died on Sunday April 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Bryant Price; children, Tracy Castro, Jarred Price, Pennie Tolbert, Hollie Newsome; mother, Stella S. Price, brother, Wayne Price (Norma); sister, Diane Ragland (Robert); in laws, Bill and Doris Bryant; grandchildren, Forrest, Reid, Kiah, Josh, Chase, Penny Lane and Reed. He...

Dianne Anderson "Dinga" Campbell

Dianne Anderson "Dinga" Campbell

Apr 25, 2014

On Friday April 25th, 2014, Dianne Anderson Campbell, affectionately known as "Dinga," age 67, joined her parents, Charles and Gladys Anderson and her husband, Malcolm "Mac" Campbell. She is survived and missed by her children Candy Salyer (Kevin), Malcolm Jr. "Skeeter'' Campbell, and Jason Campbell (Jennifer); grandchildren Cheyenne, Austin, Noah, Charlotte, Ian, Morgan, and great-granddaughter Reagan; brothers Chuck Anderson (Barbara),...

Kendra Benet Vester

Kendra Benet Vester

Apr 24, 2014

70, of Powhatan, died April 24, 2014. She is survived by her best friends, Bertie Wood of Powhatan, Diane Davis of Cumberland; daughters, Debra Faucher of Florida, Dana Castelvecchi (Frank)of Richmond; brother, Howard Wilson, III of Tennessee; six grandchildren and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Heather Renee Moorefield. The family will receive friends Saturday...

Durwood Ray Bartlam

Durwood Ray Bartlam

Apr 22, 2014

BARTLAM, Durwood Ray, 89, of Powhatan, went to be with our Lord April 22, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. He was a WWII veteran who proudly served in the US Army. He worked for and retired from Reynolds Metals. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his playful spirit, silly songs and devotion to...

Mary Hazel Reed

Mary Hazel Reed

Apr 21, 2014

88, of Plant City Florida, formerly of Richmond, widow of Charles Reed, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Judy, Brenda; grandson, Tracy; sisters Eva and Jean; brother, L.V. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Sue Adcock (Bobby), Sandy Womack (Mac), Debbie Taylor (T.O.), Rose Bonton...

James F. Poor

James F. Poor

Apr 16, 2014

POOR, James "Jimmy", 72, of Cumberland, died April 16, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Lee Poor. He was predeceased by his parents Robert & Myra Poor; his sister Christina Poor Loomis and his beloved huskie, Bandit. He was an Army veteran and retired from Norfolk Naval Ship Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia. Jimmy was also an...

James H. "Jim" Partin

James H. "Jim" Partin

Apr 12, 2014

James H. "Jim" Partin passed away peacefully at his home in Powhatan, Va. on April 12, 2014 following a recent diagnosis of acute Leukemia. Jim was born and raised in rural Sumter, SC, the oldest of 12 children to the late Sarah Brown Partin and Hazel James Partin. A high school baseball star batting .420 his senior year, Jim signed...

Blanche B. Stanziak

Blanche B. Stanziak

Apr 10, 2014

Blanche (Blanchie) Stanziak, 91, of Midlothian, passed away April10,2014. She was born in 1922 and raised in Vauxhall. She resided in Roselle before her long residence in Waretown, NJ. She is predeceased by her husband, Stephen and her companion Gerry DeMaio, as well as her six brothers and sisters. She is survived by a loving family: her daughters, Susan Winn...

Willey Brooks Graham

Willey Brooks Graham

Apr 2, 2014

71, of Powhatan, passed away April 2, 2014. She is survived by two daughters, Kristen Graham (Hunter Scott), Laura Maciel (Reymundo); son, Derek Graham (Jennifer Stewart); sister, Lotus Goyne; brother, James Brooks; 10 grandchildren; and three special nieces, Teresa, Shannon and Teri. Willey was close with many supportive extended family and friends. She enjoyed nature and treasured the time she...

Robert P. "Shorty" Johnson, Sr

Robert P. "Shorty" Johnson, Sr

Mar 29, 2014

72, of Amelia, died March 29, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Judy M. Johnson; two sons, Bobby Johnson, Jr. of W. Va., Bill Johnson of Amelia; three step sons, Raymond, Kevin, Scott Shiflett all of N.C.; one sister, Christine Gough (Paul); three brothers, Lewis Johnson (Alice), Richard Johnson (Janice), Red Johnson (Pat); one sister in law, Liz Johnson...

William C. "Bill" Nelson, Jr.

William C. "Bill" Nelson, Jr.

Mar 27, 2014

William C. "Bill" Nelson, Jr., 80, of Chesterfield, widower of Joyce Foster Nelson, died March 27, 2014. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Jean N. Sullivan (Tom) of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Eric, Briana and Sean. A memorial service will be held Monday at 2pm in the Bon Air Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be...

Kathryn A. "Kay" Steelman

Kathryn A. "Kay" Steelman

Mar 15, 2014

76, of Powhatan died March 15, 2014. She is survived by her children, Samuel J. Glidden (Sandra), Ronnie Glidden, Dale Shockley (Jimmy), Deborah Cartrette; brother, Billy Young; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be...

Russell W. Morris

Russell W. Morris

Mar 12, 2014

Russell W. Morris, 70, of Cumberland, died March 12, 2014. He is survived by son, Brian Morris of Cumberland; brothers, Joe Morris, Jr, of Powhatan, Henry A. Morris of Cumberland; sisters, Mary Watson of Powhatan, Goldie Nixon of Powhatan; grandchildren, Tamara, Samatha, Steven. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Lynn Morris and one sister, Joyce Morrissette. The...

Virginia L. Trevillian

Virginia L. Trevillian

Mar 10, 2014

70, of Cartersville, went to be with the Lord March 10, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William M. Trevillian; son, Billy Trevillian (Terry) of Cartersville; daughters, Connie Williams (Mike) of Powhatan, Wendy Rice (Mike) of Cartersville, Tammy Witt (Larry) of Cartersville; sisters, Alice Curry of Chesterfield, Mary Sargent of Henrico, Peggy Naggy of King eleven...

Carrie Baldwin Smith

Carrie Baldwin Smith

Mar 9, 2014

Carrie B. Smith, 71, of Powhatan, died March 9, 2014. She is survived by her children, Cheri S. Blevins (Jerry) of Palmyra; Darrell G. Smith, Jr. (Katharine) of Powhatan; fiancee', Randy Mullins of Powhatan; grandchildren, Deanna and Slayter Smith. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy....

Aubrey Winfred "Buck" Morris, Jr.

Aubrey Winfred "Buck" Morris, Jr.

Mar 6, 2014

Aubrey W. "Buck" Morris, Jr., 76, of Powhatan, son of the late Aubrey and Virginia Holt Morris, Sr., died March 6, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty W. "Fudge" Morris; step-children, Teresa Lyles (Bobby) of Powhatan, Kenny Wright (Gail) of Rawlings; sister, Patricia "Patsy" Condrey of Powhatan; grandchild, Erika Morrison; great grandchildren, Olivia & Amaya Morrison; nieces,...

J. Royall Palmore

J. Royall Palmore

Mar 5, 2014

J. Royall Palmore, 76, of Powhatan, died March 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn A. Palmore; children, Cynthia Cisneros (Jorge') of Texas, Jonathan R. Palmore of Fort Drum, New York; brother Douglas G. Palmore of Powhatan; granddaughters, Cristin Gilbert, Hannah O'Neil, Allison Ardoin; great grandchildren, Ashlyn and Hayden. The family will receive friends Saturday...

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