Obituaries
Charles Roby Sparks, Jr.
Feb 8, 2023
Charles Roby Sparks, Jr., 86 went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Emma Sparks; children, Michael Sparks (Debbie), Carleen Taylor (Rich) and Anna Atwood (Bernard); grandchildren, Nikki Schurman (Brad), Charlie Sparks, Derek Atwood and Luke Taylor. Charles was born in Matoaka, WV on July 4, 1936 to...
Anna Jane Morris
Feb 7, 2023
Anna Jane Morris, 84, of Powhatan, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 7, 2023,where she was surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Cumile Trantham; great-grandson, James Schollaert. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joseph L. Morris, Jr.; daughter, Patricia Martin (Claude); sons, Jimmy Morris and...
Barbie Alaya Brown
Feb 5, 2023
Our beautiful angel, Barbie Alaya Brown, 43, of Chester, Virginia, affectionately known as "Meme" to her close family and friends. She was taken from us unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5th, 2023. Barbie was born on December 23rd, 1979 to Dorothy J. Booker and the late Gerald D. Harris and grew up in Powhatan, Virginia with her siblings and a host...
Janice S. Worsham
Feb 5, 2023
Janice S. Worsham, 83 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully February 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 yrs, Earl D. Worsham; parents, James R. Short and Louise W. Short; brother, James W. Short. She is survived by her son, Jeff Worsham; grandson, Bryce Worsham; sister, Jackie Meeks; niece, Becky Wallace (Buddy); nephew, Mike Meeks...
Ann Keesey Crothers
Feb 4, 2023
Ann K. Crothers, 88 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away February 4, 2023. She is survived by her husband,Sam R. Crothers; children, Suzy C. Gaines (Edwin) and Andy Crothers; grandchildren, Lauren and Megan Gaines. Ann was retired from the Chesterfield County Schools, as a 1st grade teacher. She enjoyed reading and time with her grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6-8:00...
William Joe Adams
Feb 4, 2023
William "Bill" Adams, 69 of Amelia Court House, Virginia, passed away February 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Susan Adams; son, Steven Adams (Jennifer); daughter, Sierra Adams;step-children, Shannon Elder, Nathan Elder and Nicholas Elder; brother, Ray Adams (Kim); 9 grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, February 6, 2023, from 4-6:00 PM in the Full Gospel Church. Where...
Garlen Glynn Horn, Jr.
Jan 31, 2023
Garlen Glynn Horn, Jr., 33, a lifelong resident of Powhatan. He left this life to move onto his afterlife on, Monday, January 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, The Rev. Herbert and Joy Short and the late Woodrow and Martha Horn. He is survived by his parents, Garlen G Horn, Sr. and Sharon Lane Short Horn;...
Thomas Lee Patterson
Jan 26, 2023
Thomas Lee Patterson, 80 of Powhatan, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, January 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ancarrow Patterson; children, Wendy Ripberger (Mike), Matthew T. Patterson and Michael T. Patterson; siblings, Mary Johns (Ray), John Patterson (Sue) and Bryan Patterson (Lori); sister-in-law, Robin Patterson; grandchildren, Kathryn Wilson (Tyler) and Zachary Ripberger; great-grandchildren, Olivia Wilson....
Clarence James Thurston
Jan 24, 2023
Clarence James Thurston, 83 of Cartersville, Va, born on December 18th, 1939, passed away on January 24th, 2023. Clarence was preceded in death by his son Ricky Thurston (Barry),; grandson, Frankie Dale Thurston, Jr.; three sisters, Mary Heeby, June and Thelma; two brothers, Charlie and Willie; his parents Daisy and Willie Thurston. He is survived by his wife of 43...
Eugene Thomas Mascher
Jan 19, 2023
Eugene "Gene" Mascher, 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2023. Born in Jersey City NJ, he moved to Powhatan Virginia in 2009 from Morganville NJ. He was a Veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War, serving on the USS Des Moines from 1950-1954. Gene enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Rachel Hodges Bondurant
Jan 18, 2023
Rachel Bondurant, 79, passed peacefully surrounded by family. Rachel is predeceased by her husband John, her parents Raymond and Ethel Hodges; Siblings, Wilbur, Mickey, and Ray. Rachel is survived by, son David (Ellen) Bondurant, daughter Melissa (Colon) McArtan; Lois, Glenda, Wayne, Tony, Bonnie, and Bonnie(Sissy), Grandchildren Tracie (Alex) Robins, Jewel (Dan) Daab, Ryan McArtan, Jessica (Wyatt) Elliot; and Great Grandchildren...
Shaun Sandige Neal
Jan 15, 2023
Shaun Sandige Neal, 51 of Powhatan, Virginia, departed this life January 15, 2023. Shaun was born November 22, 1971 to Gary Keith and Betty Carol Anderson Neal. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Neal; maternal grandparents, Claude and Blanche Anderson; paternal grandparents, Sandige and Glenna Neal. Shaun is survived by his one and only daughter, Peyton...
Joseph William Jackson
Jan 13, 2023
Joseph William Jackson, 44 of Powhatan, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, January 13, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Kim Jackson; children, Victoria, Ayden and Maggie Jackson; brothers, Mitchell, Gene and Steven. Joe was an avid picker/scavenger, and his happy place was on a piece of heavy equipment moving...
Mary Frances Tincher
Jan 12, 2023
Mary Frances Tincher, 78 of Richmond, Virginia went to be with the lord January 12, 2023. She was proceeded in death by the love of her life, her loving husband, Gordon Lee Tincher. She is survived by son, Richard L. Tincher (Tammy); daughter, Jill R. Braswell; brother, Leonard Collins; and many nieces and nephews. Mary had 6 beautiful grandchildren, Joshua,...
Nelson Edward Harkins
Jan 12, 2023
Nelson (Red) Edward Harkins passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. Red had been suffering from health conditions for some time, but his suffering is over now. Red loved carpentry, hunting, shooting, and most of all his family and friends. Red was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Ruthie Harkins; Uncle and Aunt, Charles and Leola Franklin; cousins, Bertie Wood (Shirley) and...
Gene Douglas Utley
Jan 3, 2023
Gene Douglas Utley, of Powhatan, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00pm, Tuesday, January 17th at Bennett and Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139.
Gene was born on July 13, 1946 to the late Richard C. Utley and Blanche Webb Hamilton. He...
Dowe Watson, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Dowe Watson Jr., 91 of Powhatan went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022. He has been reunited with his loving wife of 70 years, Mary Morris Watson along with his granddaughter Angela Moore; son in law Hubert Moore; brothers Howard Lee and Harold Watson; and sister Merle Wingfield. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Moore; grandson, Hugh...
Christopher "Critter" Adam Church
Dec 25, 2022
Christopher "Critter" Adam Church, of Powhatan County, passed away on December 25th, 2022 unexpectedly. He was born on December 18th 1989. Critter was proceeded in death by his daddy, Randy Church; grandfathers, Robert Church and William Coates. He's survived by his mother, Tammy Church; his nanny, Mae Church; sister Amanda Church; brothers, Randolph Church, Edward Church, Russell Church; aunt, Threasa...
Walter T. Johnson, Jr.
Dec 22, 2022
Walter T. Johnson, Jr., 80, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 22, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Betty Joyce Johnson; daughters, Janet Tignor (David), Karen Johnson (Chuck); grandchildren, Jeffery, Clarice, Henry, Christen and spouses; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Butkiewicus; brothers, Frank, Harold, Charles, Carl. Walter was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Philip Morris....
CHRISTINE M. AUSTIN
Dec 21, 2022
Christine Marie Austin of Cartersville, VA, age 35 passed away on December 21, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Christine was born March 8, 1987, in Sharon, CT to Scott and Tina Austin. She is survived by her fiancé Sherard Clark, her father Scott C Austin, her brothers Scott and Kenneth Austin, her aunt Andrea Austin Caster, her...
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