Obituaries

Jul 28, 2021

Bruce Wayne Lyles, 60 of Wakefield, Virginia, passed away July 28, 2021. Bruce was preceded in death by Frances C Lyles (Mom) and Gaines G. Lyles (Dad). He is survived by his brother, Bobby Lyles (Teresa); niece, Erika Morrison (Scott); great nieces, Olivia and Amaya Morrison; great nephew, Silas Morrison. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of life...

Jul 27, 2021

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Harold J. Shepperson went to be with his Lord. Preceeding him in death were his parents, Joshua & Janie Shepperson, and his siblings, Marjorie Mitchiner and Dennis Shepperson. He leaves behind his cherished memories and everlasting love with his devoted wife of 35 years, Mary Shepperson, his 3 children of whom he was so proud,...

Jul 25, 2021

Clarence Eugene Grant, Jr. (Gene), 73 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away July 25, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Grant: daughter, Timmie Blystone and her husband James: 2 grandchildren, Grant Daniel and Sadie Daniel; 1 brother, Guy Grant; 1 sister, Penney Payne. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com

Jul 22, 2021

Jasmine Elizabeth Williamson, 18, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 22, 2021. She is survived by her parents, John and Jessica Williamson; sister, River Williamson; brother, Stone Williamson; grandparents, Sheri and Doug Brown, Fay and James Williamson; aunt, Elisa Cassidy; uncle, Corey Brown; and numerous other aunts, uncles and family members that loved her so much....

Jul 21, 2021

Robin Colley Kiiffner, 59, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Bentley Colley and June Arnette Preston Colley. Robin is survived by her husband, George A. Kiiffner; five siblings; Mary Tinsley, Barbara Breschel, Charles "Bubba" Colley (Janice), Jane Ferebee (Tom), Walter "Dee" Colley (Kathy); two brother-in-laws...

Jul 18, 2021

Duncan Buchanan, 84, of Powhatan, went to be with our heavenly Father on Sunday evening, July 18, 2021. Lucie, his wife, was by his bedside when he passed away at their home. He was born May 16, 1937 in New Hanover, North Carolina. He grew up in Portsmouth Virginia and graduated from Cradock High School. He was mostly raised by...

Jul 15, 2021

John DiNardi III, 71, of Powhatan, VA went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2021. John was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and above all loved the Lord. John was the only son of John DiNardi Jr. and Josephine Alessi DiNardi of Penn Hills, PA. John proudly served in the United States Navy and was a veteran...

Jul 14, 2021

Patricia Gail Tilson Lewis, 74, peacefully went home to her loving Father on July 14, 2021, with her family by her side. Born in Erwin, TN, she was the wonderful and devoted daughter of the late Buster Tilson and Goldean Crawford Tilson. Pat spent most of her life in the Hampton Roads area where she met the love of her...

Jul 14, 2021

George Willard Dingus, 84, of Powhatan Virginia, formerly of Cartersville, Virginia, passed to his eternal home on July 14, 2021. He graduated from Coeburn High school in Coeburn, Virginia and studied drafting at Wise County Technical School. Wise, Virginia. He retired from Phillip Morris in 1994 after 25 years as a machine designer and was the holder of two US...

Jul 13, 2021

Patricia (Patsy) Brooks Llewellyn, 76, of Powhatan was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Nelson Llewellyn; her four children, Ernie Llewellyn (Candy), Mark Llewellyn (Kim), Penny Henry (Gordon), and Tim Llewellyn (Cathy); three grandchildren, Joseph Drudge, Kevin Llewellyn (Emily), and Ashley Mast (Conrad); and one great-grandchild, Adalyn Llewellyn....

Jul 12, 2021

MORGAN, Emmett Darrell, 76, of Powhatan died at home on July 12 following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan 4, 1945 to Emory and Mabel Louise (Boone) Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (Rowe) Morgan and 5 children, sons: Christopher Morgan, Jason Morgan (Glennis), Frank Hower, daughters; Sara Morgan, Angie Belkin(Seth). He had 2 grandsons he was...

Jul 11, 2021

Robert Leslie Johns, Sr., 88 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away July 11th 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 year, Becky Johns; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by three children, Debbie Easter (Mike), Robert L. Johns, Jr. (Mary) and Michael Johns. He loved go carts, fishing,old cars and was proud to have served...

Jul 9, 2021

Mr. Frank G. Simpson, Jr., age 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Virginia following a brief illness. Frank was born and raised in Charlotte North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his Father, Frank G. Simpson, Sr.. He is survived by his wife, Becky Boyles; son John "J.P." Simpson; mother, Esther Simpson as well as other extended...

Jul 8, 2021

Jones, Carol of Powhatan passed away on July 8, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles (Butch) Jones and her daughter Shelia. She is survived by Paul Hendel (Robin), her Godchildren William Hendel (Jessica), Carrie Peterson (Glenn). Her great godchildren Bubba, Lacy, and Parker. Also by Scooter Hoover (Candi) and Chance. Close friends Maryann Black and Ashley...

Jul 7, 2021

Dorothy (Dot) Coates Kennedy passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 in her home of sixty-five years, with her daughter at her side. She was born October 31, 1924 at Seville in Madison County, Virginia. She attended Gunston Hall in Washington DC and Hannah More Academy in Maryland before returning to Madison County to marry her high school sweetheart, Leonard...

Jul 4, 2021

Jul 1, 2021

Edwin Douglas Fields Sr. (Doug/Papa), 74 of Powhatan, loving husband, father, and papa passed peacefully on July 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1946 in Richmond to the late Harold Willard Fields Sr. and Zanie Trent Fields. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard & Ruby Fields,...

Jun 27, 2021

Michael L. Kormanec passed away on June 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kormanec; father, David Kormanec and brother, David Kormanec. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Leigh Kormanec Pittman; children, Lelia Kormanec, Caleb Kormanec; step daughter, Tiffany Johnson Smith; sister, Lisa Kormanec; sister in law, Connie Kormanec, and granddaughter, Harleigh Kormanec. Michael was...

Jun 27, 2021

Sookchan, Sonnyram A. "Hedda", 75, of Richmond, VA departed this life suddenly on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Sonny became a resident of the US as a young adult. After moving from NY to VA, he obtained a position at Johns Manville where he worked as a machinist for over 20 years and later retired. He...

Jun 22, 2021

William Ralph Cowherd, 71 of Amelia, passed away June 22, 2021. William was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Grace Cowherd. He is survived by his son, William Cowherd, Jr.; sister, Kathleen Grant (Raymond). He was active in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and enjoyed his work with young people. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 26, 2021...