Obituaries
Dale E. Martin
Oct 8, 2025
Dale E. Martin rejoiced in his heavenly Savior’s arms Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 5, 1951 to Herman Hughs and Rosa Amerette Rodgers Martin. He was a man of deep integrity, strong work ethic, rock-solid faith and was an extremely devoted family man.
Dale was a graduate of Manchester High School and went to...
Michael Shumaker
Oct 2, 2025
Michael Shumaker, 76 of Powhatan, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, passed away October 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Pat Shumaker; son, Brian Shumaker (Beth); step-children, Sharon Franklin, Jimmy Clarke and Robbie Clarke; brother, David Shumaker; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan from 10:00 AM...
Cecil Grinolds, Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Cecil Grinolds Jr., age 88, of Powhatan, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was devoted to his family, fiercely loving his wife of 63 years, Priscilla Grinolds; children, Teresa (Joe) Dornish, Tina Grinolds, and April (Dave) Jaconski; grandchildren, Amber Kestler, Odyssey (Aaron) Marshall, Brittany (Drew) Howell,...
Mary Belle Elam Dunfee
Oct 1, 2025
Mary Belle Elam Dunfee of Powhatan, VA was born in Mecklenburg County, VA on January 9, 1937 and passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Bernice Elam. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles “Charlie” Dickerson; son, Bruce Dickerson; sisters Eva Elam Dobbins...
Rose Marie Sturgill (Dobbins)
Sep 30, 2025
Rose Marie Sturgill (Dobbins), 67, of Richmond, Virginia passed away on September 30th, 2025 at The Terrace of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. A grave side service will be held at Maury Cemetery, Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Rose was preceded in death by her father, Roscoe Dobbins and mother, Jessie Rachel Dobbins. She is survived by her sisters Amanda...
Jimmy Lynn Reamy
Sep 30, 2025
Jimmy Lynn Reamy, age 80, a beloved local of Callao, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior that he so dearly loved. A faithful servant, he dedicated his life to serving God and others with a generous heart and a joyful spirit.Born on October 13, 1944, in Callao, Jimmy...
Daniel A. Kreger
Sep 25, 2025
Daniel (Dan) A. Kreger passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Sep 25, 2025 in Chesterfield, Virginia. He grew up in Toms River NJ where he fostered his love of the water whether it was surfing, sailing or kayaking. He was a graduate of Southern Vermont College where he studied environmental science which eventually led him to the Richmond Virginia...
Robert "Mark" Swineford
Sep 23, 2025
Robert “Mark” Swineford, 62, of Powhatan, was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Mark was well-known in the community as the owner of both Premier Septic Services and Premier Limousine Services. Additionally, many know him from his time traveling and performing with the gospel quartet, Calvary’s Mercy, and the gospel band, Just Us. Those who had the...
Judith Beatrice Harrison
Sep 20, 2025
Judith Beatrice Harrison (April 16, 1941 - September 20, 2025). Mom, Mumma, Mother-In-Love, Judy, JuJu, Nina, Meemaw, Ninja and Momma-pop, were among the names she went by. Named after Judy Garland, Judy had the fashion boldness of Elizabeth Taylor and carried herself with the poise, stature and dignity of Jackie Onassis. She would tell it like it is, but always...
Ralph G. Benninghove
Sep 19, 2025
Ralph G. Benninghove, 91 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on September 19, 2025. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late William Forest Benninghove and Helen Rainey Benninghove. He was later placed in the Virginia Home for Boys, where he went into Foster Care. He eventually went to live at the...
Calvin Wayne Covert
Sep 19, 2025
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Calvin Wayne Covert, 75, passed away at his home in Powhatan County, Virginia, surrounded by his close family following a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Calvin was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Covert, and father Raymond Covert. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Covert; his daughter, Wendy Plumb,...
Lawson Preston Tunstall
Sep 18, 2025
Lawson Preston Tunstall, 63 of Powhatan, passed away September 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry William Tunstall, Jr. and Frances Violet Tunstall; sister, Shauna Tunstall; biological-father, Joseph C. Jacobs, Sr.; step-father, Maxie A. Bradley; siblings, Robert E. Jacobs, James M. Bradley and Jeannette E. Bradley.
Lawson is survived by his daughters, Lauren Goasa-Tunstall and Lindsey Tunstall;...
Brenda Ann Hook
Sep 16, 2025
Brenda Ann Hook, 85, of Powhatan, VA, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025. She grew up in South Park Township, outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and was the beloved daughter of the late John G. and Alberta “Polly” Zelena.
Brenda is survived by Wallace Worsham, her long-time partner of 25 years; her children, Veronica “Roni” Pierce (Eric), and Christopher...
Chance Tevin Burrell
Sep 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chance Tevin Burrell, who left this world on September 13, 2025, at the age of 27. Born on December 23, 1997, in Richmond, VA, Chance was the beloved son of Kristie and Charlie Crouch and Ronnie and Kimberly Burrell. He grew up surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit...
Fred Sidney Hunt III
Sep 10, 2025
Fred Sidney Hunt III of Carson VA (Oct 4, 1945 – September 10, 2025) passed away on Wednesday September 10 in hospice care with his loved ones at his bedside.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Sandra W. Hunt; his son John B. Hunt (Michelle); his grandson Zachary Hunt; niece Robin Orndorff (Gary), and nephew Matthew Ritter....
Mary K. Pross
Sep 8, 2025
Mary K. Pross, Age 96, of Richmond, VA, entered eternal rest with the Lord, on September 8, 2025. Born the daughter of the late Julia Crowley King and John King in Jersey City, NJ, on October 21, 1928. Beloved wife and partner for 71 years of V.J. Pross, Jr. (Col. U.S.M.C. Retired). Loving mother of Peter N. Pross (Beth) of Pittsburgh, PA, Kimberly...
Gary Glenn Berger
Sep 8, 2025
Gary Glenn Berger, 72 of Cumberland, Virginia, was born October 10, 1952, passed away September 8, 2025. He we preceded in death by his father, George William Berger; mother, Rosa Louise Foster Berger; and his brother, Ralph William Berger (Bill).
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Berger; children, Cindy Sain (Lonnie) and Lisa Berger; grandchildren, Katie Sain,...
Helen Virginia Gorga
Sep 2, 2025
On September 2, 2025, Helen Virginia Gorga joined her husband, Joseph F Gorga, Jr., known lovingly as “Junie”, her brother, Michael Mihalik, her adoptive parents, Persis & Walter McIntyre, and numerous four-legged friends, who preceded her in death. This will be a long-awaited reunion as her husband, Junie, predeceased her by 30 years.Helen was born on March 14, 1936. While...
Lillie Nixon Seegers
Sep 2, 2025
Obituary for Our Beloved Granny
Known to many simply as Granny, Lillie Nixon Seegers, age 95, of Powhatan, VA left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alta Pugh Nixon and Verdie Hubert Nixon; husband, W.R. Seegers; her sister, Frances Estelle Hutchens; brothers, Bobby Gene Nixon and Harry Lee...
Richard Alvin Barden, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
Richard “Dickie” Alvin Barden, Sr., 90, of Powhatan, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Leon Barden, Sr. and Annie Berger Barden, and two sisters, Ann Waldrop and Donna Burkholder.
Dickie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Nancy Lewis Barden. Known to many as Papa, he...
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