Obituaries

Laura Drucilla Stroud

Laura Drucilla Stroud

Apr 13, 2023

 

Laura Drucilla Bevins Stroud "Dru", 74 of Powhatan, Virginia, departed this life of April 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Dru is preceded in death by her parents William LeRoy and Laura Bevins. She is survived by her loving husband, Durwood Stroud; devoted daughter, Tracy Allen (Rodney); son Brian Stroud; three grandchildren, Brandon Stroud, Gracie Allen, Reed Allen; sister...

Dale Edwin Lewis Sr.

Dale Edwin Lewis Sr.

Apr 13, 2023

 

Dale Edwin Lewis Sr., 81, peacefully went home to his loving father on April 13, 2023 with his family by his side.

 

Born in Haywood County, NC, to his mother, Mary Elizabeth Wyatt Dalton and father Paul Revele Lewis. Dale spent most of his life in the Hampton Roads area where he met the love of his life,...

Marshall Edwin Davis

Marshall Edwin Davis

Apr 11, 2023

 

Marshall Edwin Davis, 87, of Powhatan went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Nancy Barden Davis; daughters, Jeanette Davis and Pamela Goetz (Robert); sisters, Irene Speas Wyatt and Mary Jane Dabney; and brother Jerry Lee Davis.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Dale Davis and...

Sylvia Louise Oglesby

Sylvia Louise Oglesby

Apr 6, 2023

 

Sylvia Louise Oglesby, born June 20th, 1936, originally from Chesterfield, VA, passed peacefully in her home in Powhatan, VA on April 6, 2023, at the age of 86.She is preceded in death by her husband William Oglesby and son Bob Oglesby.She is survived by her son William Oglesby Jr., grandchildren; Bobby, Jacob, and Summer Oglesby, and one great-grandson, Grayson...

Betty Lou Hertzler

Betty Lou Hertzler

Apr 4, 2023

Betty Lou Hertzler, 87, of Powhatan, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Norman Mast and Virginia Smucker Mast. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Hertzler; and sisters, Laura Wenger and Dory Grove. 

She is survived by her son, Kevin Hertzler of Powhatan; daughter, Anita Lucas (Michael) of...

Tony Elster Mullins

Tony Elster Mullins

Apr 3, 2023

Tony E. Mullins, 74 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away April 3, 2023. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Judge W. Mullins & Beulah Lee Mullins; sister, Lula Bell Miller; and grandson, Dawson Michael Havens. He leaves behind 5 sisters, Ruby Gail Mullins, Dema McPeak, Cathy Sue Mullins, Marsha Bailey and Ella Swinney; 4 brothers, Blake Mullins, Patrick Mullins,...

Gracie Woodcock Stroud

Gracie Woodcock Stroud

Apr 1, 2023

Gracie Woodcock Stroud, 93 of Powhatan, Virginia, departed this life on April 1, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Allie Dewey Stroud; son, Bobby Ray Stroud; brothers, Everett, Norman, Stanley and John Woodcock; sisters, Glenis Jennings and Irene McCann.She is survived by her loving and caring son, Durwood Stroud (Dru); devoted daughter, Sandra DiRemiggio (Al); daughter in...

Juanita Davis Hambright

Juanita Davis Hambright

Mar 29, 2023

Juanita Davis Hambright, born July 31st, 1965, 57 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away March 29th, 2023. She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 38 years, Doug Hambright; her daughters, Ashley Southworth (Matt) and Julie Hambright. A Visitation will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 3:00pm to 5:00 PM in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home. Online condolences...

Stephen Derek Bolt

Stephen Derek Bolt

Mar 28, 2023

 

Stephen "Steve" Derek Bolt, 56, of Powhatan, passed away Monday, March 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born to James and Iva Bolt, December 9, 1966 in Lynchburg, VA. Growing up he was a strong athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball. Steve graduated from Monacan High School in 1985. He used his athletic prowess to attend...

Rebecca Lynn Thomas

Rebecca Lynn Thomas

Mar 26, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Thomas departed this life on March 26, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, by whom she was raised, Mary Alice Moore, her mother, Merit Virginia Newton, her stepfather, Lester B. Newton, and two precious aunts, Betty Jane Moore and Hazel Irene Grass whom were instrumental in her upbringing. Becky is survived by her husband...

Jr DeHart

Jr DeHart

Mar 24, 2023

Hoy Isaac DeHart, Jr., 71 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna King DeHart; children, Carole D. Webb (Timmy), Paul E. DeHart (Jessica) and Jennifer L. DeHart; grandchildren, Coty Webb (Brittany), Kaylin Cox (Aaron), Jacob DeHart, Connor DeHart, Case DeHart; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Harper, Abel, Axel and Novaleigh; siblings,...

Cheryl Ann Dalton

Cheryl Ann Dalton

Mar 23, 2023

Cheryl Ann Dalton, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond Lewis and nephew, William Bowles. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Aaron Gary Dalton; her two sons, Jesse (Nikki) Barker and Scotty (Stephanie) Barker; Step-children Jason (Lisa) Dalton, Amber Dalton and Brooke Dalton:...

Fleetwood Douglas Davant

Fleetwood Douglas Davant

Mar 20, 2023

  Fleetwood Douglas Davant, Jr., former long-time resident of King George VA, passed away on March 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Bon Secours Community Hospice House in Richmond, VA. Doug is preceded in death by his father, Fleetwood Douglas "Buddy" Davant, Sr and mother, Carol Humbert Perry.  He is survived by his sisters, Suzanne Beusse (Tommy), Carol Scarborough...

Susan Heywood Dameron

Susan Heywood Dameron

Mar 17, 2023

Susan Heywood Dameron, born March 9, 1946, left us on the evening of March 17, 2023. She was surrounded by her family as she went. 

Susan, of Huntington, West Virginia, taught for thirty years in the state of Virginia. She retired from Providence Middle School, where she taught 8th grade physical science. She was a ballerina, a director of theater,...

Virginia Ellen Lambert

Virginia Ellen Lambert

Mar 16, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" Lambert, 91, of Powhatan went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 16, 2023.  She was born March 24th, 1931, in Nickelsville, VA, to the late James and Emily Beaver Collins. Ginny was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she was a woman of faith and compassion. She retired from the Powhatan County School system...

Monty Calvin Kennedy

Monty Calvin Kennedy

Mar 14, 2023

Monty Calvin Kennedy, 64 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away March 14, 2023. He is survived by his younger sister Pamela Bryant (Daniel). He was predeceased by his parents, Monty C. and Jeannine Kennedy; his loving sisters Monica Kennedy Hartsell and Debbie K. Conner. The family will receive friends and loved ones Friday, March 17, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00...

Curtis Lee Salyer

Curtis Lee Salyer

Mar 9, 2023

Curtis Lee Salyer November 11, 1942 - March 9, 2023Curtis was born in Lebanon, Virginia on November 11, 1942. His parents were Amos Lee Salyer and Juanita King Salyer. Curtis' heart always stayed in Southwest Virginia. In 1954, the family moved to Amelia, Virginia where Curtis enjoyed school, sports and a wonderful way of life. In 1961, Curtis moved to Chesterfield where...

Elizabeth Sue Smith

Elizabeth Sue Smith

Mar 9, 2023

Elizabeth Sue Smith, 84, of Powhatan passed away peacefully Thursday March 9th. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jesse Smith, son Richard Smith, brothers George Stickler, David Stickler and Dewey Stickler. She is survived by sisters Shelva Richmond (Melvin) and Georgia Plumley (Marvin), sister-in-law Shelvia Nichols, daughters Brenda Smith and Becky McNamara (Mike), granddaughters Alicia...

Robert A. Edwards

Robert A. Edwards

Mar 5, 2023

Robert A. Edwards, 93, of Powhatan, Virginia, died on March 5th. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Bobbie, by his son, Bill (Barbara), his sister, Joyce Ammons, of Latta, SC, grandchildren Jen and Rick, great-grandchildren Emma and Sam, dear nieces and nephews, and treasured friends in the community.  

Kay Carhart

Kay Carhart

Mar 3, 2023

 

Kay Carhart, 66, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023 after a long battle with early-onset Alzheimer's.

Kay is survived by her devoted friend, Janice Roberson, who cared for her in their home until her death, her sister, Laura Parker of Chesterfield, niece Corinne Barnes, nephews Nicholas Morgan and Hunter Morgan, great nephew Everett Barnes and...