Obituaries
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...
FORREST K HAMILTON
Dec 19, 2022
Forrest K. Hamilton, 78, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Monday December 19, 2022. He is survived by his son, Ian Hamilton (Sarah); grandsons, Karter Shelton and Thomas Hamilton. Forrest was a U.S. Army Veteran, worked as a realtor, he owned Brandywine Construction Company and Olde Church Christmas Tree Farm. Upon retiring from Brandywine he focused all his...
Margaret Jewett Goode Carter
Dec 18, 2022
Margaret Jewett Goode Carter, 78 of Powhatan, formerly of Midlothian, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Read Goode and Mary Elizabeth Fisher Goode; brother, Read Fisher Goode. She is survived by her husband of over 53 yrs., Kenneth G. Carter; children, Kenneth G. Carter, Jr. (Rhonda Gail)...
Thomas Wayne Barden, Sr.
Dec 16, 2022
Thomas W. Barden, Sr., 69, Formerly of Chesterfield, passed away December 16, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas w. Barden, Jr. and father, Maurice P. Barden, Jr.He is survived by his special friend, Sandy Cline; mother, Barbara F. Barden; siblings, Lawrence Barden (Barbara), David Barden (Karen), Kenneth Barden (Wanda) and Vickie Maxey (Johnny); and former wife,...
Susan B. Effinger
Dec 10, 2022
Susan B. Effinger, 66, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 10, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Effinger; sons, John W. Effinger, Daniel W. Effinger (Candice); granddaughter, Odessa J. Hill; sister, Karen Hall (Bobby). Susan enjoyed her family gatherings, reading, knitting and crocheting, decorating, being outdoors and her cats. She was most proud...
Nancy Hubbard Ciejek
Dec 8, 2022
Nancy Hubbard Ciejek, 92 of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at home, December 8, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Eddie" Ciejek; son, James "Jimmy" Ciejek. She is survived by her three sons, Dean Ciejek (Janet), of Chesterfield, Clarence Hubbard (Donna), of Amelia, Gary Hubbard (Kerri) of Irvington, VA; one daughter Cheryl Esposito, of Powhatan; one daughter-in-law,...
Frank Henson
Dec 1, 2022
Frank Henson, 83, of Powhatan. Frank was the joy of my life for 61 years. He grew up in a small town, joined the Navy at 17, he loved his country and served on battleships for 3 and a half years. He is survived by his wife, Sadie, one son, Frank III, and one grandson, Jacob. He loved his farm...
Steven Craig Freeman, Sr.
Nov 30, 2022
Steven Craig Freeman Sr., 64, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Steven is survived by his wife, Karla Freeman. Steven is also survived by his son, Steven Freeman Jr. (Jordyn); daughter, Amanda Brown (David); and a step-daughter, Tanya Shiflett; grandchildren, Steven Freeman III, Kayleigh Freeman, Carson Brown and Gabby Brown; sisters, Diana Hilliker and Tina...
Evelyn "Vickie" Skalsky
Nov 28, 2022
Evelyn "Vickie" Skalsky, 81 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away November 28, 2022.
She is survived by her husband of 50 yrs., Joseph Skalsky, Jr.; children, Pattie Stabley (Ben) and Joseph William Donahay (Tammy); grandchildren, Melissa Bragg (Joseph), LB Stabley, Katelynn Donahay, Lindsey Turner (Chase), Correy Stabley, Calista White (Benjamin); great grandchildren, Victoria Bragg, Caleb Bragg, Logan Bragg, Aveleen Bragg and...
Barbara Ann Mackey
Nov 25, 2022
Barbara Ann Mackey, 91, of Powhatan, peacefully drifted into the arms of Jesus at home surrounded by her family, on Friday November 25th, 2022.
She was born August 15th 1931. Throughout her life she served many roles. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma and great-grandma.
She was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved husband, Howard Mackey...
Eugene M. Walton, III
Nov 24, 2022
Walton, Eugene M., III, 79, of Powhatan, passed away suddenly November 24, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann, sons Gene, Steve (Robin), Cliff, and grandson, Justin. He was predeceased by his parents E.M. and Rosalee Walton, and brothers Scotty and Donnie. Gene is survived by his sister Lucy Nuckols (Ronnie), brother Richard (Brenda), and...
Carolyn Heath Johnson
Nov 24, 2022
JOHNSON, Carolyn Heath, Richmond VABorn November 5, 1942. Daughter of Maxwell Allen and Ruth Nicholls Heath of Powhatan, Virginia. Passed away on November 24th, Thanksgiving day after a brief illness.She grew up in Powhatan, VA and graduated from Richmond Professional Institute (VCU) with a teaching degree. She taught 2nd and 4th grades for 32 years in Chesterfield County at...
Deloris Annette Pugh Skeens
Nov 24, 2022
Deloris Annette Pugh Skeens, 70, went to be with her Savior the early morning hours of November 24th, 2022. Born April 14th, 1952 to James Earl Pugh and Leona Lucas Pugh. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers, Kenneth and Douglas Pugh. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Chittum; son, Wayne Skeens (Christine); daughter,...
Charles F. Rigsby, Sr.
Nov 23, 2022
Charles F. Rigsby, Sr., 79, of Sandy Hook, passed away on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Holt Rigsby; daughter, Cindy R. Clark (Timothy); siblings, Jimmy, Arlene and Virginia; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 children, Charles F. Rigsby, Jr. and Bonnie Southworth. The Family will...
Jean T. Hall
Nov 19, 2022
Jean T. Hall, 91, of Powhatan, passed away on November 19, 2022. She was born October 6, 1931 in Halifax, VA. Jean was the youngest of four children to George Edward and Pattie Rebecca Blanks Tune. She was a bookkeeper for 40 years at Knabe Motor Company and then Knabe Outdoor Power Equipment. It's hard to determine her exact...
Suzanne K. Dyer Hanrahan
Nov 17, 2022
Suzanne K. Dyer Hanrahan, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on November 17, 2022 in Midlothian, VA, due to complications of kidney disease. First diagnosed in 1987, Sue's fortitude and bravery in her battle against this disease were immeasurable. Sue was born in Corning, NY on November 16, 1944 to parents Ruth and Lawrence Dyer. She attended local schools and...
John L. Smith, Jr.
Nov 16, 2022
“John L. Smith Jr. (Smitty) 84 years of age on the early morning hours of Wednesday November 16, 2022, went to be with the Lord. He is survived by be the following family: Margie Smith Long (Sister); Son-John L Smith III (Caitlyn D Smith-granddaughter), Son- Aubrey D Smith (Grandchildren; Ayla Smith, Aidan Smith, Brayden Smith, and Bella Smith).
Smitty...
Samuel Taylor
Nov 11, 2022
Samuel Taylor of Powhatan, 84, died at his home Friday, November 11, 2022. Samuel is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Taylor; brother John, sisters MaryLou and Dottie, preceded by his sisters Virginia, Ruby, Ann, and Dixie, and his brothers Joseph and Buford. Samuel is also survived by his loving children; Garland,(Maureen), Rodney (Lisa), Wendy (Daniel); grandchildren;...
Hilda Pembelton Wright
Nov 10, 2022
Hilda Louise Pembelton Wright, age 85, of Chesterfield, VA, went to be with her Lord on November 10, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruby Pembelton, and her husband, Steve Wright. She is survived by her son, Tim (Barbi) Wright, and granddaughter, Lydia Wright, all of Powhatan,...
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