Obituaries

Joseph Anthony "Tony" Williams

Joseph Anthony "Tony" Williams

Mar 31, 2020

Joseph Anthony "Tony" Williams, 61, of Powhatan, passed away March 31, 2020. He is survived by his son, Joshua Williams (Ashley) of Powhatan; daughter, Casey Williams of Chesterfield; parents, Winfree and Norma Jean Williams of Powhatan; brother, Tracy Williams of Powhatan; sister, Terry Pope of Midlothian and one granddaughter, Avery Williams. Tony's greatest loves after his family was to hunt...

Paul Edward  lynch

Paul Edward lynch

Mar 30, 2020

On March 30th 2020 we lost Paul Lynch a man who spent his life making sure others had a better one, simply the funniest and most Generous man I ever knew. He was Predeceased by his parents John P. and Margaret Myra Lynch of Wrentham. He was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters. The one remaining sister left behind,...

Brenda Lou Bowles

Brenda Lou Bowles

Mar 25, 2020

Brenda L. Bowles, 67, of Cumberland, passed away March 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband, James Willie Bowles, Sr.; three children, Brenda Faye Wingo of Cumberland, James Willie Bowles, Jr. of Cumberland, Crystal Presgraves of N. Chesterfield; three brothers, David Adams of Powhatan, Daniel Adams of Tennessee, Timothy Adams of Shipman; one sister, Debbie Morgan of Cumberland; fourteen...

Robert E. "Rob" Behling, Jr.

Robert E. "Rob" Behling, Jr.

Mar 24, 2020

Robert E. "Rob" Behling, 74 of Moseley, passed away surrounded by his family, after a brave battle with illness March 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rebecca Behling; two children, Wendy Allred (Ken) of Midlothian, Robert Allen Behling of Richmond; sister, Kathy Amos (Donnie) of Midlothian; two grandchildren, Jacob and Harrison Allred. Services will be...

Jeffrey  "Steve"  Lawson

Jeffrey "Steve" Lawson

Mar 23, 2020

Jeffrey "Steve" Lawson, 60 of Powhatan passed away on March 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Lawson; stepfather, Jimmie Shepherd; two brothers, Gary and Eddie Lawson and his nephew Jeff Snyder. He is survived by his mother, Mary Shepherd; wife, Carol Lawson; two daughters, Amanda Grubbs (Michael), Rachel Lawson; two grandchildren, Matthew & Maelynn Grubbs;...

Barbara  Smith Haddon Warren

Barbara Smith Haddon Warren

Mar 22, 2020

Warren, Barbara Smith Haddon, born November 22, 1933 and longtime resident of Powhatan, Virginia, passed peacefully into her Heavenly Home on Sunday March 22, 2020 with her son and daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie Losher and Edna Allen Smith, her first husband of 41 years, Donald S. Haddon and brother Billy Smith....

James "Jim" Byerly

James "Jim" Byerly

Mar 22, 2020

James "Jim" Byerly, 83 of Powhatan, went home March 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Saundra Byerly; two sons, Mike Byerly (Dani) of Powhatan, Dwayne Byerly (Michelle) of Old Hickory, Tn.; brother, Kenneth Byerly of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Joshua Byerly, Chad Byerly (Sami) both of Powhatan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette & Reba...

Lillie Stilwell "Belle" Miller

Lillie Stilwell "Belle" Miller

Mar 20, 2020

Lillie "Belle" Miller, 77 of Chesterfield, widow of Willard "Junie" Miller, passed in her sleep March 20, 2020. She is survived by four children, Sherrie Seymour (John), Starr Talley (Raymond), Pamela Ross (Jim), Keith Schuchart (Kim); eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. You may pay your respects between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home,...

Mary  Adkins  Williams

Mary Adkins Williams

Mar 20, 2020

Mary A. Williams, 78, of Powhatan, widow of L. Eldridge Williams, Sr., went to be with the Lord March 20, 2020. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Williams Duncan of Chesterfield, Lewis E. Williams, Jr. of Powhatan; sister in law, Sharon Lewis (Mark); nieces, Crystal Blount (Jeff), Stephanie Buehler (Jamison); great nephews and niece, Owen, Ella, Jude and her...

Andy E. Clark, Jr.

Andy E. Clark, Jr.

Mar 18, 2020

Andy E. Clark, Jr., 74 of Cumberland, passed away March 18, 2020.He is preceded in death by his son; Troy Clark. He is survived by his wife Ada Clark; son, Paul Clark (Tammy);brothers; Jack, David and Robert; two sisters Frankie and Cookie.Graveside services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Grove Cemetery, Cumberland. In lieu of flowers...

Kenneth William Southall

Kenneth William Southall

Mar 17, 2020

Kenneth William Southall, III, 46 of Richmond Virginia passed away on March 17, 2020. He was born on January 10, 1974. He is survived by his parents Frank & Mary Southall of Goochland, Virginia; and his brother Anthony Roane Southall of Mechanicsville, Virginia; also by numerouse other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth...

Lillian Somervell Wilson

Lillian Somervell Wilson

Mar 15, 2020

Lillian S. Wilson, 55, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord March 15, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Jack Wilson, Jr.; three children, Kelly Baucom Smith (Chase) of Powhatan, Kayla Liane Wilson of Powhatan, John Andrew Wilson, III of Chesterfield; her parents, Fred and Jean Somervell; five brothers, James Somervell, Jason Somervell, John Somervell, Jacob Somervell, Logan...

Waitsell  E. "Gene"  Gwaltney

Waitsell E. "Gene" Gwaltney

Mar 12, 2020

Waitsell E. “Gene” Gwaltney, 87, of Powhatan, joined his wife, Francis B. Gwaltney, in their heavenly home March 12, 2020. Gene was a 1952 graduate of Powhatan High School and remained close friends with the members of his class. He served our country as a member of the National Guard and throughout a 34-year career with the FBI, where he...

James Lee "Butchie" Wilson

James Lee "Butchie" Wilson

Mar 12, 2020

James Lee “Butchie” Wilson, passed away on March 12, 2020. James began his journey in NJ on March 21,1955 and later moved to Powhatan, VA. He served his country in the United States Navy and was employed with US Airways/American Airlines for 42 years. James enjoyed traveling, listening to music, and spending time with loved ones. This world lost an...

Henry "Country" Anderson

Henry "Country" Anderson

Mar 12, 2020

Henry "Country" Anderson, 91, of Amelia, passed away peacefully in his home March 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Anderson; two sons, Allen W. and Henry C. Anderson. He is survived by three children, Mason C. Anderson, Gina Darby, Johanna Abernathy all of Amelia; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends...

Max Radcliffe Zoeckler

Max Radcliffe Zoeckler

Mar 5, 2020

Max R. Zoeckler, 80 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on Thursday March 5, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Carol Zoeckler; daughter, Kerri Mueller: son, Jeff Zoeckler (Catherine); grandchildren, Gunner and Aiden Mueller, Lucia and Naomi Zoeckler; brothers Alan Zoeckler, Scott Zoeckler (Margie); sister in-law Barbara Zoeckler and Dog Rhett. Max was an investigator for the State Corp. Commissions...

Shawn Richardson

Shawn Richardson

Mar 5, 2020

Shawn Richardson, 47 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away March 5, 2020. He is survived by his wife Kim Richardson; mother, Connie Richardson; brother, Keith Richardson; and many extended family members. The family will receive friends Monday, March 9th from 6pm to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan. Services will be held Tuesday, at 2pm...

H. Leland Walton,  Jr.

H. Leland Walton, Jr.

Mar 1, 2020

Leland, “Lee,” Walton of Penrith Farm in Cartersville, passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Zita Walton; daughter, Jenny Mullarkey and her husband, Justin; son, Michael Walton and his wife, Laura; four grandchildren, Jack and Campbell Bratton and Caroline and Anna Kate Walton; and brother,...

Doris Irene Lipscomb

Doris Irene Lipscomb

Feb 29, 2020

LIPSCOMB, Doris Irene Walls, 96, of Powhatan, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wirtley T. Jr.; and her son, Wirtley T.”Billy” III. She is survived by four sons and their wives, Warren (Evelyn), David (Debbie), Dale (Dawn), Ted (Susan); brother, Floyd Walls Jr.; sister Ellen Brown; 11 grandchildren and their spouses and...

Dee G. Hubbard

Dee G. Hubbard

Feb 25, 2020

Dee G. Hubbard, 75, of Powhatan, widow of James F. Hubbard and Frank Carmichael, heaven received another angel February 25, 2020. She is survived by her children, Karen Boswell, Danny Gavin, Jr. with her grand dog Odey; four step-children, Clarence Hubbard (Donna), Gary Hubbard (Cary), Neva Coltrain, Donnie Hubbard (Cindy); two sisters, Betty Styron, Martha White Freeman (Sonny); two granddaughters,...