Obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2021

Loney Lynn Daniel, was born on March 22, 1930, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was the son of Willie Rufus and Virginia Parrish Daniel. He was one of ten children: six boys, Emmet, Edward, Willie, Frankie and Leonard, his beloved twin brother and four girls, Nellie, Omega, Mattie and Ellen. All have preceded him in death except Frankie (Shirley). He...

Jun 9, 2021

Edmund Delmonte Lewis, 90, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord June 9, 2021. He was born in Hallsboro, Va. and graduated from Midlothian High School. In 1972 he and Bob Owens started Lewis and Owens, an engineering and surveying firm, which is now E.D. Lewis & Associates. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of...

Jun 7, 2021

Watson, Mary Ellen Morris, 88, of Powhatan, went to be with Lord on Monday June 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph Sr. and Emma Morris; sister Joyce Morrisette; brother, Russell Morris; beloved granddaughter Angela Moore; and son-in-law Hubert Moore. Mary is survived by loving and dedicated husband Dowe Watson, Jr of 68 years; daughter, Linda Moore;...

Jun 5, 2021

BARNETTE, Michael Herman of Powhatan, VA left this life peacefully June 5, 2021 with a loving a family and friends by his side. Born in Chesapeake, VA November 1, 1948 on, All Saints Day, he came to fulfill that calling to all that knew him. He was preceded in death by parents, Herman Durrance and Ruby Morgan Barnette. He will...

Jun 4, 2021

If you knew Wayne Shiver, you knew a mean snake with a heart of gold. Survived by his wife Lisa, two step daughters Morgan and Kaitlyn, mother Frances, two brothers Winkie and Jerry, sister Jennifer, seven nieces and nephews, fourteen great nieces and nephews and the love of his life his Lab Roscoe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be...

Jun 2, 2021

Matthew Frank Huvar, 65, of Powhatan, Virginia unexpectedly departed the Earthly world to join his Heavenly Father on June 2, 2021. Matt is survived by the love of his life for more than 43 years, Roberta; his older siblings, Donald and Susan; son, Shane; daughter, Lexi, her husband Brian, his 2 most beloved grandsons, Ethan (Big Country) and Jack (Lightning...

Jun 1, 2021

Benjamin Charles Morelle "My Guy", 13, of Powhatan, passed away June 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father David John Morelle and sister Mackenzie Taylor Morelle. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Morelle; brother Zachary Morelle; grandparents, Roxanne & Michael "Paw" Wentworth, Michael & Linda Shinn; great-grandparents, Robert & Karen Wentworth, Grandpa Phillips; Aunt Dana &...

May 28, 2021

Dolores Jarrett Beuth (her friends called her Dodie) grew up in Belle, West Virginia, located just east of Charleston. It was a small town where most residents worked for the large Dupont chemical plant on the west side of town. She also lived for 4 years in Morgantown, West Virginia when her father moved there to work in a munitions...

May 24, 2021

Mary K. Flint, age 90, passed away on Monday May 24, 2021 while under hospice care at home in Cumberland, VA. Mary was born in Greene County, VA. on May 10, 1931. Daughter of Hugh Powell and Minnie Pearl Keyseear of standardsville, Va. Mary married the love of her life, Nelson A. Flint on April 8, 1988. She is survived...

May 23, 2021

Mackenzie Taylor Morelle, 17 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away suddenly May 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father David John Morelle. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Morelle; brothers, Benjamin & Zachary Morelle; grandparents, Roxanne & Michael "Paw" Wentworth, Michael & Linda Shinn; great-grandparents, Robert & Karen Wentworth, Grandpa Phillips; Aunt Dana & Uncle John Cosgrove;...

May 23, 2021

Kevin Shawn Stover, 58, of Powhatan, passed away Sunday May 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Kevin was born July 3, 1962, to Ruby Virginia Jones in Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby and sister, Mary. Kevin is survived by his children, Joshua, Dustin, Kristin, Dane Einar, Freyr, and Magnus; sisters, Star,...

May 20, 2021

Vera June Benson, age 80, of Powhatan went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was a retired Wedding Consultant. She was preceded in death by both her parents, The Rev. Daniel and Tressa Hershberger; brother, Lloyd Max Hershberger. Ms. Benson is survived by one daughter, Kim Elyse Thomson of Powhatan; one son, Randal Alan Floyd...