Obituaries

Christopher Jacob Jones

Christopher Jacob Jones

Aug 6, 2026

Christopher Jacob Jones, 43, of Powhatan, Virginia passed away on August 6, 2026 at home in his sleep. A celebration of Life will be held at Bennett and Barden Funeral Home on August 12, 2026, at 4:00pm.

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 26,1983, Chris graduated from University of Nevada Reno with a degree in English. Chris worked for many years...

Elaine Glascoe

Elaine Glascoe

Jun 12, 2026

Elaine Glascoe, born October 21, 1948, in Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Henrico, Virginia.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Natalie Tesesa Rosetta; her father, Allen E. Glascoe; and her brother, Franklin Glascoe. She is survived by her brother, Allen E. Glascoe, sister-in-law Vivian; her sister, Teresa Murgia; her son, Lloyd J. VanSickle...

Jean Harlow Richardson

Jean Harlow Richardson

Aug 9, 2026

Jean Harlow Richardson, 88, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on August 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born January 17,1938, in Waynesboro, Virginia, a place that always held special meaning, Jean devoted her life to caring for others. She began her career with DuPont in Waynesboro in 1959, retiring in 1992, and later spent...

Joseph Lee Morris Jr.

Joseph Lee Morris Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

Joseph Lee Morris Jr., 89, of Powhatan, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Anna Jane Morris; parents, Joseph Sr. and Emma Morris; sisters, Joyce Morrissette and Mary Watson; brothers, Henry Morris and Russell Morris; great-grandson, James Schollaert.Joseph Jr. is survived by his daughter,...

Edna Mae Chilton

Edna Mae Chilton

Jul 30, 2026

Edna Mae Chilton, 91, of Powhatan, Virginia, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 11, 1935, and lived a life defined by unwavering strength, quiet grace, and a deep devotion to those she loved.

Edna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willie "Billy" Ray Chilton. Together they...

John T. Nichols

John T. Nichols

Jul 27, 2026

John T. Nichols, 65, formally of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away July 27, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Martha Nichols; children, Christina Proctor (Adam), Shannon Redford (Ricky), Traylor Nichols (Gina) and Amanda Willard (Riley); 2 grandchildren, Carter and Colton; siblings, Pat Marcolini (Mike), Ty Nichols (Paula) and Susan Harrier (Doug).

John was a Building Contractor for...

Craig Alexander McKenzie

Craig Alexander McKenzie

Jul 26, 2026

Craig A. McKenzie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 26, 2026.

Born February 10, 1961 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late A. Donald and Virginia McKenzie. He grew up near the water and was happiest near any river, ocean or lake. He was a graduate of Lewiston-Porter High Class of 1979....

Ronald "Ronnie" H. Oliver

Ronald "Ronnie" H. Oliver

Jul 25, 2026

Ronald "Ronnie" H. Oliver Sr, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 25, joining his beautiful wife, Patricia "Ann" Oliver, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his brother, Bernard "Bernie" Oliver; his daughter, Teresa Oliver; his son, Ronald H. Oliver Jr.; his grandchildren, Ashley Leake, Steele Oliver, and Celina Oliver; and his great-grandchildren, Bristol Leake, Levi Leake, and...

Julian Abbitt Franklin

Julian Abbitt Franklin

Jul 25, 2026

Julian Abbitt Franklin, 98 of Powhatan, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2026. 

He was preceded in death by his Wife of 66 years, Nora Rose Franklin.He is survived by his children, Paul Franklin (Deborah) and Linda Phillips (Randy); 5 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren. 

The family will receive friends for a visitation at 2:00 pm Friday, July 31, 2026...

Evelyn Morrison Johnson

Evelyn Morrison Johnson

Jul 25, 2026

Evelyn Morrison Johnson, 91 of Powhatan, passed away July 25, 2026. She is survived by her children, Eugene Morrison (Annette), Roger Morrison, Carolyn Durrbeck (Wayne), John (Papa John) J. Morrison and Patricia Hudgins (Jim); 14 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. Mary was loving and caring woman who was one of a kind. She truly loved her family and...

Charleen Ann Stultz

Charleen Ann Stultz

Jul 23, 2026

Charleen Ann Stultz, 91, of Powhatan, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23,2026.

She was born on July 8, 1935 in Lafayette, IN to Clifford P. Singley and Lucile Clingenpeel Singley. Charleen grew up on a farm near Lafayette and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1953. She continued her education in Indianapolis, IN and received a Licensed Practical Nursing...

Susan Elaine Roehm

Susan Elaine Roehm

Jul 23, 2026

Susan Elaine Roehm, 66, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Thursday July 23, 2026. She was born in Kingsport, TN on Oct 19, 1959 to Trigg and Helen HurdShe was preceded in death by her father, Trigg Hurd.She is survived by her Mother, Helen Hurd; Husband, Christopher Roehm; Children, Rachel (Frankie) Short, Kelly (Greg) Tomlin, Greg Palmore, Christy...

Gladys Lee (Whitt) Bryan

Gladys Lee (Whitt) Bryan

Jul 23, 2026

Gladys Lee (Whitt) Bryan, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was born on December 28, 1939, in Mecklenburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband; Paul H. Bryan; her parents, William and Gay Whitt; Son-in-Law, Boyd Carrico; and her daughter-in-law, Mae Bryan.

She is survived by her sister, Louise (Walter) Allgood; her children, Russell Bryan,...

Penny Waseman Richardson

Penny Waseman Richardson

Jul 22, 2026

Penny Waseman Richardson, 78, of Powhatan passed away on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born April 25, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee to James Clay Waseman Jr. and Elizabeth Buchanan Waseman. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Jr. and Elizabeth Waseman, her bother Jim III, and her loving husband, Donald Richardson. She was a...

David Anthony Toth

David Anthony Toth

Jul 20, 2026

David Anthony Toth, 75, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

David was born on May 12, 1951, in Jenkins, Kentucky. He attended Eastern Kentucky University and dedicated 30 years of his career to DuPont before retiring in 2009. He made his home in Cumberland, Virginia, where he built a life filled with family, friendship, hard work and service...

Patricia Ann Gorman Huckaby

Patricia Ann Gorman Huckaby

Jul 12, 2026

Patricia Gorman Huckaby went to be with the lord July 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Hazel Gorman: and her husband, G.W. Huckaby; and sister, Arlene McSherry.She is survived by her children, Susan Houtsma (Donald), David Huckaby (Rena), A. G. Huckaby, Mary Huckaby-Lembo (Peter) and Amy Huckaby (Kevin Anderson); 11 Grandchildren; and 19 Great-Grandchildren.

Patricia...

Connie Clay Glass

Connie Clay Glass

Jul 11, 2026

Connie Clay Glass of Bedford, Virginia walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday July 11, 2026.

Connie grew up in Red House, Virginia and graduated from Faith Christian School. She retired from J.Crew in Lynchburg after 22 years of service. She was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church in Goodview, VA.

Connie was a true Proverbs 31 woman of God,...

Robert Lee Malcolm, Jr.

Robert Lee Malcolm, Jr.

Jul 9, 2026

Robert Lee Malcolm Jr of Powhatan Va left us to reunite with his Daddy and other family members in Heaven on Thursday July 9, 2026. He is survived by his Mom, Dorothy Malcolm Adams, wife Lori Malcolm, sons Robert (Bobby) Malcolm (Becky), Johnathan Malcolm (Brittany) bonus sons Austin Edwards (Dominque), Steven Edwards (Cierra) and Logan Edwards, his grandchildren Karleigh, Blake,...

Maxine Cable

Maxine Cable

Jul 8, 2026

Maxine Cable went to her heavenly home, on July 8th, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Terry Cable; and a Daughter, Crystal Moreland; Grandchildren, Kenny Wingo (Jennifer); and great grandchildren, Lochlan and Killian Wingo. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Sarah and Kenneth Ownby; along with her brother, Guthrie Ownby; and sisters, Cecile McCarter, Muriel Sorensen, BettyAnn...

Doris Ann Olbolewicz

Doris Ann Olbolewicz

Jul 7, 2026

Doris Anne Obolewicz, 99, passed away peacefully in the home she loved, surrounded by her devoted family. At her bedside were her loving son, John; his wife, Barbara; her beloved granddaughter, Haley and Haley's Fiance`, Hunter Langston.

Doris lived a long and meaningful life, touching the hearts of those who knew her with her love, strength and kindness. She found her...