Obituaries
James Willie Bowles, Sr.
Jul 3, 2022
James Willie Bowles, Sr., 76, of Cumberland passed away on July 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Lou Bowles. He is survived by his children, Brenda Faye Wingo (TL), James Willie Bowles, Jr. and Crystal Presgraves (Skip); sister, Mary Adams (David); 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was a logger his whole life and an avid...
Donald "Don" Elbert Smith
Jun 30, 2022
Donald (Don) Elbert Smith peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his Shirt Tail Farm in Powhatan, VA. He was the husband of the late Lucinda Sue Smith, the father of the late Kevin John Smith and son of the late Roy M. Smith, Jr., and Edith Minor Smith. He is survived by a devoted sister, Nancy Washabaugh,...
Sherwood Joseph Parrish
Jun 30, 2022
Sherwood J. Parrish, 59, of Midlothian, VA. passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was survived by his brothers, Linwood C. Parrish and Darrell L. Parrish (Yvonne); and many other family members. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Alice Corthon Bell
Jun 28, 2022
Alice Corthon Bell, 92, of Cartersville, passed away June 28, 2022. She was predeceased by her Son Kenneth Bell and Daughter Glenda Jenkins. She is survived by her children; Thomas Bell Jr. (Linda) and Levitt Bell (Joyce); Sister, Thelma Ford; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson. She was a long time member of Thomas Chapel Church. Alice was...
John Frederick Graves
Jun 27, 2022
John Frederick Graves of Powhatan Va. was born to Cecile Perry and Whitfield Graves on December 19, 1937, and died peacefully at home on June 27, 2022. John graduated from New Kent High School and Hampden-Sydney College ('60). After graduating, John served in the Army where he was stationed in Korea. John started his career working for VEPCO in Fredericksburg....
Joseph Winfree Williams
Jun 26, 2022
Mr. Joseph Winfree Williams, born 2/18/1937, departed this life to be with his son, Tony Williams on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. He served in the US Navy as a young man and devoted the rest of his life to farming which was his passion. He loved fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family. He is survived by his wife of...
William "Bill" Dunbar
Jun 26, 2022
DUNBAR, William "Bill", 80, of Powhatan, VA, passed away on June 26, 2022. Bill was born in Hopewell, VA, in 1942. He and his wife Barbara moved to Powhatan in 1971. He began learning the fine art of plumbing at age 24. Over his 45-year career he became a master plumber/job foreman and worked for Catlett-Johnson, Southworth Mechanical, and Baker...
Peter Joseph Tierney
Jun 25, 2022
Pete Tierney was born in Chelsea Massachusetts on June 20th, 1957, to Fred and Claire (nee Gillespie) Tierney. Pete is predeceased by his parents and his brother Kenneth and sister Gwen (nee Tierney) Olson. Pete is survived by his children, Patrick, Kate Lachapelle, Ryan, and Pauline. He also has 9 grandchildren. Pete has three surviving sisters, Karen Madden of Plymouth...
Opal Ellen Pembelton
Jun 20, 2022
Opal was born May 23, 1934 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Roy Coleman and Daisy Thornsbury Coleman. She departed from this life and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 20, 2022 after a brief illness. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her late husband William “Bill” Pembelton, step mother Minnie Coleman, brothers;...
Dalton G. Stetson
Jun 19, 2022
Dalton Stetson, 31, of Cumberland, Virginia, died unexpectedly June 19, 2022 in a car accident. Preceded in death by his loving dog, Beast (his child), grandparents: Loretta Ahlgrim, Ruth & Gilbert Stetson. He is survived by his parents, Steven Stetson (Father) , Charique Andrews (Mother) & James Andrews (Step-Father); His siblings, Josh Stetson (brother), Jonathan Stetson (brother), Rachel Andrews (sister),...
Vollie Mathew "VM" Paul, Jr.
Jun 18, 2022
Vollie Matthew "VM" Paul, Jr., 93 of Powhatan, passed away June 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joan Elizabeth Paul. He is survived by 2 daughters, Lola Christine Linardos and Cynthia Paul Smither; 2 grandsons, Stephen Matthew Linardos and Paul Hampton Smither; devoted friend, Beverly Kimpel; and many friends. V.M. enjoyed volunteering for...
James Edward "Ed" Barden
Jun 17, 2022
James Edward "Ed" Barden, Sr., 84, of Powhatan, VA walked into the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2022. He is survived by the love of his life, Joyce, his beloved canine companion Twix; children Deborah Henshaw (James), James "Jimmy" Barden (Chrystal), Susan Allan (Billy) and stepsons Robert Smith (Tina) and Andy Smith (Traci). Grandchildren Ricky, Melissa, James "J", Karley...
Paul H. Imig
Jun 10, 2022
Paul H. Imig was born on October 18, 1943. He passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Mabel Imig, father, Paul J. Imig , mother, Marguerite A. Johnson, brother, Otto Imig. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Doverspike and husband Don Doverspike, son Paul A. Imig, nephew...
Dorothy Jane Worsham Wilkins
Jun 9, 2022
Dorothy Worsham Wilkins, 91 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2022. She was born in Powhatan, VA on November 24, 1930. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Frayser; daughter, Terry Leigh Frayser; second husband, Carlton Wilkins; parents, Archer and Nora Worsham; brothers, Nelson and Clark Worsham. She is survived by two step-daughters, Linda Tolley...
James Monroe Cook
Jun 8, 2022
James Monroe Cook, 86 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away June 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Cook.He is survived by daughters,Cindy Ricker (Ricky) and Vickie Cook (Billy); grandchildren, Brandon, Jason and Emily Ricker, and Christopher and Ethan Cook; 8 brothers: 5 sisters; great grandchild, Erica Ricker; and many nieces and nephews. The family will...
Mary Donaldson Gwynn Muse
Jun 6, 2022
Mary Donaldson Gwynn Muse, of Midlothian, passed away quietly on June 6, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her husband, Thomas DuVal Flippin, of Midlothian, sister, Ellen Gwynn Mayes, of McKenney, her daughter, Charlotte Muse Mashburn (Fred), of Powhatan, her son, David Muse (Reeta), of Los Angeles, her step-son, Sean Flippin (Teri), grandson, Christopher Scott...
Richard "Rick" Burns
Jun 2, 2022
Richard "Rick" Burns, 77, of Powhatan, Virginia ended his seven year battle with cancer June 2, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Burns; also a wonderful and loving family including his brother, Al; sisters-in-law, Judy Burns and Lisa OBrion; and an extended family of loving nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Richard was a tour...
Gary Fleming Martin
May 29, 2022
Gary Fleming Martin, 68 of Cartersville, Virginia, passed away on May 29th, 2022. He was the youngest son of Jack and Dorothy Martin. He is survived by his only son Robert Jack Martin (Paige Elizabeth Martin), his stepson Shannon Kleinschmit, and his sister Joyce Martin Day. There will be a visitation on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 10 am with...
Lucinda "Cindy" Lou Presley
May 28, 2022
Lucinda "Cindy" Lou Presley,69, of Powhatan, Virginia passed away on May 28, 2022. She was born to Frank and Shirley Pumphrey on January 11, 1953 in Weston, West Virginia. In 1972 , Cindy married Wallace Presley in Fort Knox, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Presley, her children and their spouses, Damon and Christi Presley and Melissa and...
Thomas "Keith" Jackson
May 27, 2022
Thomas "Keith" Jackson, 54, of Cartersville, VA passed away suddenly on May 27, 2022. Born to the late Elmer M. "Jack" Jackson and Elizabeth L. "Liz" Jackson of Lancaster, VA on March 8, 1968. He was employed by McElroy Truck Lines as a Driver Mentor, where he loved his job and formed many friendships along the way. Keith is survived...
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