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Obituaries

Paul James Holder Jr.

Paul James Holder Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

On the Sunday afternoon of November 24, 2024 Paul James Holder Jr., 83 of Cumberland, VA passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul is predeceased by his parents Paul James Holder Sr. and Virgie Elizabeth Holder; siblings Nellie, Betty, Nancy, and Patsy and his grandchildren Lona, Aiden, JR, and Demetrius.

Paul is survived by his wife Elizabeth Holder;...

Norman West, Sr.

Norman West, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

Norman M. West, Sr. 88, of Powhatan, Virginia went to be with the Lord Sunday November 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter Suzi McClung and grandson Zach.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary K. West; children, Norman West Jr. (Delane), Donna Stroud (Ron), Tina Gillenwater, Rebecca Hicks (Tad); son in-law, Steve McClung; grandchildren,...

Raymond Lee Hooper

Raymond Lee Hooper

Nov 18, 2024

Raymond Lee Hooper, 76, of Powhatan, Passed away November 18th, 2024. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Hooper. Sons Chris and Cale Hooper (Jennifer). Grandchildren Lauren, C.J., Brooklynn, and Preston Hooper.

Ray was predeceased in death by a son Richie Hooper.

A memorial service will be held Thursday November 21 at 1:00 PM at Bennett and Barden Funeral Home. Online...

Clifford Otis "Butch" Blankenship

Clifford Otis "Butch" Blankenship

Nov 15, 2024

Clifford Otis "Butch" Blankenship, Jr., 81, of Powhatan, Virginia was born June 17th, 1943, and departed this life to be with our Lord on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford O. Blankenship, Sr. and Louise Chase Blankenship and two sisters, Frances Bennett and Linda Blankenship. He is survived by his wife of 62...

Kenneth Lee Mittendorff

Kenneth Lee Mittendorff

Nov 12, 2024

Kenneth Lee Mittendorff, 77 of Manakin Sabot, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Mittendorff; sons, Kenny & Megan Mittendorff and Carl & Mariellyn Mittendorff; granddaughter, Lainey; brothers, Bob Mittendorff, Stan Mittendorff and Dan Mittendorff.

Ken graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA), where he earned a...

Erin Willinger

Erin Willinger

Nov 12, 2024

Erin Willinger, 35 of Chester, Virginia, passed away November 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother Lisa Starr Willinger. She is survived by her father, Mike Willinger; brothers, Chris Willinger and Thomas Willinger; also her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 4:00 pm to...

Norma Jean Bullock Anderson

Norma Jean Bullock Anderson

Nov 9, 2024

Powhatan resident, Norma Jean Bullock Anderson, 76, returned to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was surrounded by family when she took her final breath. 

 Norma Jean, lovingly referred to as Momma Jean by both family and friends, was preceded in death by her parents Howard Genius Bullock and Eunice Ludy Childress Bullock, her son, Raymond...

Sieglinde "Linda" Hermine Borum

Sieglinde "Linda" Hermine Borum

Nov 8, 2024

Sieglinde "Linda" Hermine Borum, 67, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 8, 2024. 

She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Carkci, Grace Borum, Billie Jo Borum; grandchildren, Jacob Borum, Lea Butler , Ethan Bonds, Ember Bonds; sisters, Ingrid Wagner, Ellen Stork, Edith Wagner; brother, Dieter Wagner. 

Linda loved her family, being out in her yard working, and working...

Cindy Carroll Ricker

Cindy Carroll Ricker

Nov 6, 2024

Cindy Carroll Ricker, 59, of Powhatan joined her son, Joshua, and her parents, Monroe & Norma Jean Cook, in heaven on November 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Milburn “Ricky” Ricker, three children Brandon Ricker, Jason (Samantha Merritt) Ricker, Emily Ricker, three grandchildren Erica, Tabitha, & Carter, and her sister Vickie (Billy) Cook.

 Cindy’s pride and joy were being...

Edward Goffinett

Edward Goffinett

Nov 2, 2024

Edward "Ed" Goffinett passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 86, with his family at his side in Powhatan, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Minnie and two of his sons, Johnny and Eddie. He is survived by his brother, Gary Goffinett; and niece, Dorothy (Billy); children, Mariana Turgeon (Roger),...

Susan Yeagle Livermon

Susan Yeagle Livermon

Oct 31, 2024

Susan Yeagle Livermon, 76, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Born on February 24, 1948, in Miami, Florida, Susan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on everyone she knew.

Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Elizabeth Yeagle and John Wesley Yeagle; her sister,...

Joseph DiGiorgio, Jr.

Joseph DiGiorgio, Jr.

Oct 27, 2024

Joseph DiGiorgio, Jr., (Joe) 84, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Joe is survived by his wife Sally (nee Kelso) of 62 years; and his five children, Tina Marie Parrish (Scott), Kelly Ann DiGiorgio (Ray Robertson), Lisa Ann McGee (Ed), Joseph Michael DiGiorgio (Gabrielle) and Melissa DiGiorgio (Dwayne Todd).

He is survived by his grandchildren, Avery and Alex...

William Frank McCormick

William Frank McCormick

Oct 25, 2024

William (Bill) Frank McCormick, 77 of Mosley, VA went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024 after a long and difficult battle with an autoimmune disease, Polymyositis. Bill was born in Ocala, FL on May 5, 1947. 

After graduating Wildwood High School, he earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida. He retired as co-owner of...

Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Oct 23, 2024

Melba "Jean" Davis, 89 of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away October 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Pauline Hagler. Jean is survived by her son's, Jeffrey Davis and Michael Davis; grandchildren, Victoria Kilian, Matthew Davis, Austin Kilgore and Jake Kilgore; great-grandchildren, Levi Kilian and Sutton Kilian. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 27, 2024...

Deborah Anne Yancey

Deborah Anne Yancey

Oct 22, 2024

Deborah Anne Yancey, 72, of Farmville, passed away Tuesday October 22,2024 in the presence of her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; Murray and Mae Dowdy. She is survived by her Husband Chester "Lee" Yancey; son Michael Yancey and daughter Michelle Yancey. 

Deborah was a school bus driver for Chesterfield County Schools for over 40 years and loved...

Marvin Marshall Grimsley

Marvin Marshall Grimsley

Oct 18, 2024

Marvin Marshall Grimsley, 81, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2024 from a long battle with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Grimsley, his mother, Luvine Watts Grimsley; Two brothers and one sister. He is survived by three sisters and several other family members.

 He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Iris Hamlett Grimsley;...

Larry Gray Younce

Larry Gray Younce

Oct 15, 2024

Larry Gray Younce, 77, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away October 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Gray and Dorothy Younce. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Vickie Younce: son, Larry Gray Younce, II; grandchildren, Tyler Younce (Neal) and Heather Davis; great-grandchildren, Grayson, Jude, Bridgette and Kieleen; sister's, Susan Younce and Karen Bradbury (Todd);...

George Thomas Worsham

George Thomas Worsham

Oct 14, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Captain George T Worsham, 100 years, died peacefully on October 14 at his residence near Powhatan, VA.

George was born and raised in Hopkinsville, KY May 24, 1924 where his family were farmers. At 18 in 1943 he joined the Merchant Marines. During WWII he received the Atlantic War Zone with Star medal...

Aubrey D. Smith

Aubrey D. Smith

Oct 12, 2024

Aubrey D. Smith, 52, of Powhatan, departed his earthly life and entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 12, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his father John L Smith Jr. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Smith; mother, Barbara D Cundiff; children, Ayla Airhart (Collin), Aidan Smith, Brayden and...

Jeanette M. Ridings

Jeanette M. Ridings

Oct 5, 2024

Jeanette M. Ridings(91) departed this Earth on October 5, 2024, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude, and her son, Raymond. Jeanette is survived by her daughters Janet and Mary, and her sons, William and James (Anita), as well as 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 

Jeanette and Claude moved to Powhatan in 1964, to the...

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