Obituaries

Benjamin Alonzo Worley

Benjamin Alonzo Worley

Mar 4, 2014

78, of Powhatan, departed this life on March 4, 2014, after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1935 in Conway, South Carolina. Ben was a 1954 graduate of John Marshall High School in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nina Peavy and Alonzo Worley. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Benjamin Scott Worley...

George K. "Skeeter" Wright, Jr.

George K. "Skeeter" Wright, Jr.

Feb 14, 2014

George K. "Skeeter" Wright, Jr., 80, of Deltaville, formerly of Powhatan, son of the late Kenneth and Frances Wright, passed away February 14, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Mary L. Wright; daughter, Teresa Lyles (Bobby) of Powhatan; son, Kenny Wright, III (Gale) of Rawlings; stepchildren, Charles Reams (Susan) of Blackstone, Ben Reams (Gina) of...

Edward Michael Kane

Edward Michael Kane

Feb 5, 2014

Edward M. Kane, 85 years young, of Powhatan, departed this life February 5, 2014. He is survived by his children, Edward M. Kane, III (Consuelo), Ann Kane-Rheault (Robert), Jean Gannon (Thomas), and Mary Kane (John); grandchildren, Edward M. Kane IV (Angela), Sean E. Kane (Sung), Linda Garver (Seth), Kate Gannon, Benjamin Rheault, and Sarah Rheault. Edward retired from a long...

Frank V. WILLIAMS ., Jr

Frank V. WILLIAMS ., Jr

Feb 5, 2014

76, of Powhatan, widower of Faye S. Williams, passed away February 5, 2014. He is survived by daughters, Debbie Andrews (George) of Raleigh, N.C., Terry Blair (Charlie) of Ashland; sister, Ellen Jones (Herbert) of Smithfield; grandchildren, Ashley, James, Hamilton, Caitlin, Erin; many supportive extended family and friends. Having served in the Air Force, Frank moved back to the area and...

Loni Polubinski Reczek

Loni Polubinski Reczek

Feb 1, 2014

Loni P. Reczek, of Powhatan, died February 1, 2014. She is survived by her son, Zachary Reczek; mother, Carol Polubinski of Powhatan; brother, Tony Polubinski (Martha) of Montpelier; sister, Evelyn Schaber (Ed) of Chesterfield. She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Polubinski; sisters, Virginia Tremblay and Doris Polubinski. Services private. Online condolences maybe made at bennettbardenfh.com

Rosa Christine Featherston

Rosa Christine Featherston

Jan 30, 2014

90, widow of James C. Featherston, born in Charlotte county, went home to be with the Lord, January 30, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Kathy) Featherson, Randy (Sue) Featherson, Gary Featherston; daughters, Vicki Featherston, Beth (Rex) Jones, all of Powhatan; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Hyles Baptist Chuch, Chesterfield. She loved the...

Phyllis R. Morice

Phyllis R. Morice

Jan 25, 2014

Phyllis Rita Morice, 74, of Powhatan, died January 25, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Rosario Morice; daughters, Nanci Morice Reyes, Sandra Morice Reyes Leigh, both of Powhatan; grandchildren, Katelynn Anna Reyes, Brianna Jean Reyes. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 11 am at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60),Powhatan. Interment private. Online condolences...

Edith Smith Tucker

Edith Smith Tucker

Jan 22, 2014

Edith Tucker, 83, of Midlothian went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, A. P. Tucker, Jr.; three children, Pete Tucker and wife Peggy, Pat Chafin and husband Jamie, Pam Edwards and Danny Dinsmore. Edith was a devoted and loving grandmother to seven grandchildren, John McKenna, Ryan Edwards, Amber...

Alfred Wesley Milby

Alfred Wesley Milby

Jan 14, 2014

Alfred W. Milby, 88, of Powhatan, passed away January 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Codell Milby; sons, Alan W. Milby (Colleen) of Midlothian, Terry L. Milby (Ruth Ann) of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Wes, Morgan, Caleb Milby and Erin Hansard. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. The family will receive friends...

Edith C. Kahrs

Edith C. Kahrs

Jan 13, 2014

87, of Chesterfield, widow of John Joseph Kahrs, died January 13, 2014. She is survived by sons, Raymond Kahrs (Lillie) of Powhatan, Kenneth Kahrs (Debbie) of Iowa; sisters, Ann Hollins, Gloria Johnson, both of Mechanicsville; brother, Jim Corker of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Katie Kahrs, Kris Kahrs, Cory Kahrs. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the...

Charles M. Grady

Charles M. Grady

Jan 10, 2014

Charles M. Grady, 80, of Powhatan, widower of Audrey B. Grady, died January 10, 2014. He is survived by four children, Wayne Grady(Dana) of Moseley, Warren Grady(Denise), Virginia Morgan(David) both of Powhatan, Katherine Swinson(David) of Chesterfield; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, Amy, Kevin, Sara, Ashley, Lauren, Travis and Hannah. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6...

Julia Lee Melton

Julia Lee Melton

Jan 7, 2014

age 73, of Blenheim Road in Powhatan, VA died peacefully at her home Tuesday the 7th January, 2014.Julia was born in King and Queen, on May the 2nd 1940, a daughter to the late James McFarland, Sr. and Hazel Longest McFarland. Julia was the wife of the late Raymond Edward Melton, Sr. for 39 years.Julia possessed a kind heart, a...

Robert James Ferguson, Jr.

Robert James Ferguson, Jr.

Jan 6, 2014

Robert J. Ferguson, Jr. 48, of Powhatan, died on Monday January 6, 2014. He is survived by two sons, Cameron Ferguson, Gavin Spicer; his parents, Bob and Jeanell Ferguson; one brother, Vincent Ferguson; one sister, Tammy Tincher and one grandson, Parker James Ferguson all of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Bennett...

Elva Lawson Worsham

Elva Lawson Worsham

Jan 5, 2014

Elva Lawson Worsham, 87, of Powhatan, widow of Willis B. Worsham, died January 5, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Chapman (Richard) of Chester; two grandchildren, Sheila Walters, Kimberly Pendergrass; four great-grandchildren, Kyle, Andre, Hailey Walters and Jacob Pendergrass. She was preceded in death by her son, Willis B. Worsham, Jr. The family will receive friends Wednesday from...

Mary Evelyn Blanton

Mary Evelyn Blanton

Jan 1, 2014

Mary Evelyn Blanton, 72, of Powhatan, widow of Nelson L. Blanton, Sr., died January 1, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Louis Blanton, Jr. (Stephanie); Irby Blanton (Luanna) both of Powhatan; one sister, Dorothy Traylor of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Jessica, Skye, Lily; four step grandchildren, Nicole, Gianne, Rich and Leo. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to...

Laura Masten Nord

Laura Masten Nord

Dec 31, 2013

Laura Michelle Nord, 44, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Powhatan, died December 31, 2013. She is survived by one son, Ryan of Oregon; one daughter, Kelsey of Richmond; mother, Patricia B. Masten; grandmother, Jo (Nana) Bennett, both of Powhatan; two sisters, Amy Hoyle (Eric) of Huntersville, NC, Carol Beach (Jeffery) of Powhatan; nephews and niece, Joshua and Ashley Beach,...

Sandy Ann Hunt

Sandy Ann Hunt

Dec 29, 2013

HUNT, Sandy Ann, 62, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord December 29, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Howard R. Hunt, Jr.; daughters Trisha McNair (Jimmy), Jamie Dunford (Jerry), all of Powhatan; brothers, Emery Chase, Jr.(Eleanora) of Dumfries, Bruce Chase (Debbie) of Radford; sisters, Suzanne Brown (Billy) of Meherrin, Carolyn Peifer of Chesterfield, Debbie...

Judith Hall Nelson

Judith Hall Nelson

Dec 26, 2013

of Powhatan went home to meet her Heavenly Father and family on December 26, 2013, after 98 blessed and well spent years. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Noah (Gip) Nelson; daughter, Sharon Berger. She is survived by her daughter Robin James, (Mike, favorite son-in-law of Powhatan); Ed Berger (favorite son-in-law of Amherst); along with a host...

William E. Maxey, Jr.

William E. Maxey, Jr.

Dec 22, 2013

William E. Maxey, 92, of Powhatan, peacefully departed this life at home on December 22, 2013. A lifelong resident of the county, he served its citizens with honor and dedication in various positions over more than 65 years, following his Army service in World War II. He was a true gentleman, gracious, generous and humble. In accordance with his wishes,...

Tom N. Brazell

Tom N. Brazell

Dec 20, 2013

56, of Moseley, left us to go be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Connie Brazell; daughter, Kelly Mangum (Marc) of North Carolina; step-sons, James Kasinger (Tina) of Kentucky, Christopher Kasinger of Indiana; step sisters, Darlene Freeman and Wendy High of Alabama; step brother, Brian Randolph of Minnesota; two...

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