Obituaries

Paul Gabriel Escobar

Paul Gabriel Escobar

Aug 29, 2022

Paul Gabriel Escobar of Powhatan, Virginia left his earthly home on August 29, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Wanda Escobar; sons and their wives, Michael and Mary Chris and Matthew and Heather; grandchildren, Gabriella "Ella" and Garrett; sister, Camille Victoria "Vicki" Orrell and niece, Pilar Zarembski; as well as extended family and countless friends. A devoted...

Russell Flournoy Lewis

Russell Flournoy Lewis

Aug 28, 2022

Lewis, Russell Flournoy, 67, of Powhatan, Va. walked into the arms of Jesus August 28, 2022. Preceded in death by his father, Delmonte Lewis, and is survived by his mother, Anne Sneed Lewis, brothers Monte (Patty), Jim (Carol), John (Cheryl); 8 nieces and nephews, his special aunt and uncle, and many cherished cousins. Russell made us better people by teaching...

Janet Mason Mikionis

Janet Mason Mikionis

Aug 27, 2022

Janet Mason Mikionis of Powhatan, VA, transitioned peacefully from this life to the next on August 27th, 2022, while surrounded with love from her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Mason Perry and Eleanor Rae Jones Perry, and her brother, Jason. Janet will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Ken; children: Kevin, Jessi (Christopher) and...

Benjamin Lee Williams

Benjamin Lee Williams

Aug 25, 2022

Benjamin “Benny” Lee Williams, 62, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. Williams, Sr. and Hazel Condrey Williams. He is survived by his brothers, John David Williams, Jr. (Judy) and Keith Williams (Wenona); sister, Martha Hawkins (David) and numerous nieces and nephews. Benny enjoyed all...

Ralph Lee Snellings

Ralph Lee Snellings

Aug 24, 2022

Ralph "Dickie" L. Snellings, Sr., 78, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Finley and Virginia Lou Snellings; brother, Butch; sister, Joan; and son, William Paul Snellings. Dickie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat Snellings; children, Tina Barden (Jeff), Lee Snellings (Debbie), Shelby...

Ralph Gary Lowe

Ralph Gary Lowe

Aug 22, 2022

Lowe Ralph (Gary), 68, of Va. Beach, entered his eternal life on August 22, 2022. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph C. and Lou Ellen Ayers Lowe. He is survived by his brother, Wayne Lowe (Leah); niece, Madison Lowe; and dear friends, Neal Jones and Leigh Ann Venable. Born in Richmond, Gary spent many summers at the...

Doris Evelyn Robinette Isaacs

Doris Evelyn Robinette Isaacs

Aug 22, 2022

Doris Evelyn Robinette Isaacs May 12, 1935 - August 22, 2022 Doris Isaacs went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam Isaacs, as well as many other family members. She is survived by several extended family and friends. Doris served as a Secretary at Virginia State...

Peter Harold Ortell

Peter Harold Ortell

Aug 20, 2022

Peter Harold Ortell, Sr., age 82, of Powhatan, VA, passed away on August 20, 2022, of complications from a stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marguerite Francisco Ortell. He is survived by his wife, Frances Hamlett Ortell; children: Dennis Moreno of Fonda, NY; Shayla Ortell (Lorne Ladner) of Centreville, VA; Erica Ortell (Brad Hibbert) of...

Zora Ross

Zora Ross

Aug 19, 2022

Zora Mae Ross, 87, of Amelia Courthouse passed away at her home with family on Friday, August 19, 2022. Zora was born December 23, 1934 in West Virginia, to the late Harmey and Chelsy Morris Walls. She was the oldest of eight children. She was predeceased by all of them, Rose, Mary, Liddy, Sonny, Debro, Maggie, and Kay. She was...

Dwight Clark Keatts

Dwight Clark Keatts

Aug 17, 2022

Dwight Clark Keatts, 74, peacefully passed away in his home in Midlothian, VA on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 4, 1947 in Rockingham County, NC to Charlie and Dorothy Keatts. As a longtime resident of Hampton, VA, he graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1966 prior to entering the United...

Jackson Wellington Hatfield

Jackson Wellington Hatfield

Aug 16, 2022

Jackson Wellington Hatfield, 20 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away August 16, 2022. He is survived by his parents Amanda Taylor Hatfield and N Michael Hatfield; sister, Katherine Jane Hatfield; brother, Jeb Thomas Hatfield; grandparents, Larry and Joan Taylor of Madison, GA, and Norm and Charlotte Hatfield of Midlothian, VA. Jack attended the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School in Powhatan, VA where...

Claude C. Elder

Claude C. Elder

Aug 15, 2022

Claude C. Elder, 84, of Powhatan, formerly of Beaver County, PA went to be with the Lord, Monday August 15, 2022. Claude graduated from North Union TWP High School in Uniontown, PA in 1957. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Signal Corp from Jan. 1958 to Jan 1961. He was stationed at Camp Ederle, Vicenza, Italy,...

Robert  William Sullivan

Robert William Sullivan

Aug 8, 2022

Sullivan, Robert W. Sr., 72 of Powhatan, Virginia, born July 19, 1950 and passed away August 8, 2022. He is survived by his 3 children, Trudy (Ken), Angie (Orlando) and Bobby; 5 grandchildren, Brittney, Kenny, Chelsey (Luis), Austin (Makayla) and Brandon; 3 great-grandchildren, Julieta, mateo and Adeylin. Robert enjoyed working at Walmart and Loved being with his family. He served...

James Howard  Nichols

James Howard Nichols

Aug 6, 2022

James Howard Nichols, 73 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away August 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Fay Nichols;son, Shawn Nichols; grandchildren, Kayela and Christopher (Angie); great grandchildren, Ryleigh, Brooke, Aislynn, Kayelynn, Emma, Skyler and James; many "in-laws" and a number of nieces and nephews. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent in the U.S.A.F. Services will...

Sean Walker Taylor

Sean Walker Taylor

Aug 4, 2022

Sean Walker Taylor, 14, of Powhatan, VA, sadly left us on August 4, 2022. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many. He is survived by his parents Robert (BJ) and Angela Taylor, his older brother Brandon, his grandparents Robert Taylor and Greg Gudahl, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sean's love for his family and...

William Russell Cumbea

William Russell Cumbea

Aug 3, 2022

William Russell Cumbea, 20, of Powhatan, Va. was called home with God on August 3, 2022. William is survived by his father, Freddy Cumbea Jr.; brothers, Frederick, Harrison and Justin Brewer; mother figure, Nancy Brewer; grandparents, Fred and Judy Cumbea; uncle, David "Bubba" Cumbea; aunt, Laurie Willis; cousins, Matthew, Jacob and Aubrie. There are countless family and friends to mention....

Rebecca    (Becky) Suzanne Walk

Rebecca (Becky) Suzanne Walk

Jul 28, 2022

January 30, 1952-July 28, 2022 Rebecca Suzanne Walk (Becky) of Cartersville, Va was received by our Heavenly Father on July 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late James Clifton Walk and Edna Anne Dunford of Henrico , Va . Rebecca was preceded in death by her Beloved partner Joe Hall, brothers Barry Walk , Jimmy Walk and her...

John Thomas Bondurant

John Thomas Bondurant

Jul 22, 2022

John Thomas Bondurant, 83, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family July 22. John is predeceased by his parents; Robert Jr. and Frances Bondurant, as well as his brother Frank Bondurant and sister Caroline Hultquist. He is survived by his wife; Rachel Bondurant, son David (Ellen) Bondurant, daughter Melissa (Colon) McArtan; Grandchildren Tracie (Alex) Robins, Jewel (Dan) Daab, Ryan...

Diane Murdock Bennett

Diane Murdock Bennett

Jul 20, 2022

Diane Murdock Bennett Diane Murdock Bennett, 79, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, died on July 20, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Diane was the daughter of the late Woodson and Zilla Murdock, and was born in Richmond on June 24, 1943. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Carl W. Murdock, Jr. She is survived...

Henry Allen Morris

Henry Allen Morris

Jul 17, 2022

Henry Allen Morris, 83, of Cumberland, Virginia passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He is the son of the late Joseph Lee, Sr. and Emma Magnolia Morris. Henry was preceded in death by his brother, Russell; sister, Joyce Morrissette; and sister, Mary Watson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years,...