Obituaries

Gerald Wendell Eagle

Gerald Wendell Eagle

Feb 20, 2023

 

Gerald W. Eagle (Jerry), 72, of Powhatan, Va., died Monday, February 20,2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born, January 30,1951 in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of the late Clarence Eagle and Jean Eagle. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Kara Eagle; and his children he dearly loved, Marissa Mays...

Elizabeth Keller Jones

Elizabeth Keller Jones

Feb 16, 2023

Elizabeth "Bettie" Keller Jones, 78, passed Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband James Stanton Jones Jr.; father, Morris C. Keller Sr ;mother, Martha Adams Keller; sister, Dorothy M. Keller; brother, Morris C. Keller, Jr. (Kippy) and wife Beth. She is survived by her sons, Mark C. Jones with his children Tyler and Caylin of...

Charlie Doyal Akins

Charlie Doyal Akins

Feb 16, 2023

Charlie Doyal Akins, born December 11, 1945 in Pickins County, GA., died February 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Doyal Akins and Willie Jones Mell. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Quintard Ashby Akins; children, C. Shepherd Akins (Shannon), John J. Akins (Angie), Catherine (Katie) Bredemeier (Dennis); grandchildren, Elizabeth A. Akins, Camden J. Painter,...

Steven Eliot Polevoy

Steven Eliot Polevoy

Feb 9, 2023

Steven Eliot Polevoy, 61, of Powhatan, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 9, 2023.  

He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Jeaneen, son Phillip (Becca); son Joey (Tabitha); grand-daughter Magnolia; brother-in-law Donnie (Lynn); nephew Trey (and family); sister-in-law Donna Gale; brother Mark; nephew Mickey (and family); nephew Dovey & niece Chani (and family).

Steve...

Charles Roby Sparks, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...