Obituaries

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...

Dowe Watson, Jr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...