Obituaries

Ernest Nelson Llewellyn, Sr.

Ernest Nelson Llewellyn, Sr.

Dec 21, 2024

Ernest Nelson Llewellyn, Sr. (Lew), 80, of Powhatan, Virginia, was called home by Jesus on Saturday, December 21, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lew was a pillar of his community and will be remembered with deep love and gratitude.



Lew was best known as the owner of Llewellyn’s Towing and Repair, a business he started nearly 45 years...

Lois Schalow

Lois Schalow

Dec 14, 2024

Lois Boelt Schalow, 88, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was the widow of Victor G. Schalow. Lois is survived by her daughter, Melanie Schalow Little (Mark); sons, Dale Burleigh Schalow (Gail), David Jonathan Schalow (Stacy); grandchildren, Alexander and Victoria Little, Evan, Tyler and Luke Schalow; great grandchildren, Chase and Chance Little, Teddy...

Erik Daniel Packard

Erik Daniel Packard

Dec 10, 2024

Erik Daniel Packard, age 59, of Amelia County, Virginia, passed away on December 10, 2024. Born on April 1, 1965, in Chesterfield, Virginia, he was a devoted husband, father, and brother.

Erik worked in heating and air conditioning, with his career spanning from business ownership to commercial and residential work. He dedicated his energy to helping families and businesses, while teaching...

F. W. Poates

F. W. Poates

Dec 9, 2024

F. W. Poates, 93 of Powhatan, Virginia, former Principal of Midlothian High School, passed from this life, December 9, 2024. He is survived by his son, Wayne Poates; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; 3 cousins and their families. He was born May 11, 1931 in Woodford, Caroline County, VA. The family eventually moved to Courtland, VA where he played high school...

Wilma Anne Rose Weimer

Wilma Anne Rose Weimer

Dec 5, 2024

Wilma Anne Rose Weimer (“Billie”) died on December 5, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her parents, JC and Elizabeth “Bessie” Rose, her four siblings, her husband, George Alexander Weimer, and her son, George Alexander Weimer Jr. She is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Weimer Parrish and Martha Weimer O’Brien (Tom), her daughter-in-law Svetlana Weimer, eight grandchildren and...

Gerald Hone Price

Gerald Hone Price

Nov 30, 2024

Gerald Hone Price, 85, of Powhatan, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife, Lenora, and his daughter, Karen. Born on November 17, 1939, Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Jerry proudly served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1982, achieving the rank of Sargent. His military career took him to various parts...

Donald Robert Farrell

Donald Robert Farrell

Nov 27, 2024

Donald Robert Farrell passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 18, 1955, in Queens, New York, Don was the fifth of eight children born to James A. Farrell, Jr. and Joan Tager Farrell. 

 The family moved to Rockville Centre, New York in 1963, where Don attended St. Agnes Cathedral School and Southside High School. 

 Don’s wife,...

Norman West, Sr.

Norman West, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

Norman M. West, Sr. 88, of Powhatan, Virginia went to be with the Lord Sunday November 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter Suzi McClung and grandson Zach.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary K. West; children, Norman West Jr. (Delane), Donna Stroud (Ron), Tina Gillenwater, Rebecca Hicks (Tad); son in-law, Steve McClung; grandchildren,...

Paul James Holder Jr.

Paul James Holder Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

On the Sunday afternoon of November 24, 2024 Paul James Holder Jr., 83 of Cumberland, VA passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul is predeceased by his parents Paul James Holder Sr. and Virgie Elizabeth Holder; siblings Nellie, Betty, Nancy, and Patsy and his grandchildren Lona, Aiden, JR, and Demetrius.

Paul is survived by his wife Elizabeth Holder;...

Robert Elijah Lindsey

Robert Elijah Lindsey

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Elijah "Eli" Lindsey was born October 21, 2003. He had just recently celebrated his 21st birthday before being taken from us far too soon on November 21, 2024. He was born in Richmond, Virginia to proud parents Robert "Bobby" Lindsey and Jaime (Graves) Lindsey. He joined not-much-older sister, Maya Raine, whom he adored and respected unceasingly. 



Elijah was adventurous with...

Kem Wayne Scott

Kem Wayne Scott

Nov 18, 2024

Kem Wayne Scott, 76, of Powhatan, Virginia passed away surrounded by family at home on November 18, 2024. Kem was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 1948.

Son of Max Albert Scott and Merle Irene Scott (Bowersox) Kem was raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan where he learned to play basketball, baseball, football, table tennis, and golf. His love of sports...

Raymond Lee Hooper

Raymond Lee Hooper

Nov 18, 2024

Raymond Lee Hooper, 76, of Powhatan, Passed away November 18th, 2024. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Hooper. Sons Chris and Cale Hooper (Jennifer). Grandchildren Lauren, C.J., Brooklynn, and Preston Hooper.

Ray was predeceased in death by a son Richie Hooper.

A memorial service will be held Thursday November 21 at 1:00 PM at Bennett and Barden Funeral Home. Online...

Clifford Otis "Butch" Blankenship

Clifford Otis "Butch" Blankenship

Nov 15, 2024

Clifford Otis "Butch" Blankenship, Jr., 81, of Powhatan, Virginia was born June 17th, 1943, and departed this life to be with our Lord on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford O. Blankenship, Sr. and Louise Chase Blankenship and two sisters, Frances Bennett and Linda Blankenship. He is survived by his wife of 62...

Kenneth Lee Mittendorff

Kenneth Lee Mittendorff

Nov 12, 2024

Kenneth Lee Mittendorff, 77 of Manakin Sabot, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Mittendorff; sons, Kenny & Megan Mittendorff and Carl & Mariellyn Mittendorff; granddaughter, Lainey; brothers, Bob Mittendorff, Stan Mittendorff and Dan Mittendorff.

Ken graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA), where he earned a...

Erin Willinger

Erin Willinger

Nov 12, 2024

Erin Willinger, 35 of Chester, Virginia, passed away November 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother Lisa Starr Willinger. She is survived by her father, Mike Willinger; brothers, Chris Willinger and Thomas Willinger; also her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 4:00 pm to...

Norma Jean Bullock Anderson

Norma Jean Bullock Anderson

Nov 9, 2024

Powhatan resident, Norma Jean Bullock Anderson, 76, returned to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was surrounded by family when she took her final breath. 

 Norma Jean, lovingly referred to as Momma Jean by both family and friends, was preceded in death by her parents Howard Genius Bullock and Eunice Ludy Childress Bullock, her son, Raymond...

Sieglinde "Linda" Hermine Borum

Sieglinde "Linda" Hermine Borum

Nov 8, 2024

Sieglinde "Linda" Hermine Borum, 67, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 8, 2024. 

She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Carkci, Grace Borum, Billie Jo Borum; grandchildren, Jacob Borum, Lea Butler , Ethan Bonds, Ember Bonds; sisters, Ingrid Wagner, Ellen Stork, Edith Wagner; brother, Dieter Wagner. 

Linda loved her family, being out in her yard working, and working...

Cindy Carroll Ricker

Cindy Carroll Ricker

Nov 6, 2024

Cindy Carroll Ricker, 59, of Powhatan joined her son, Joshua, and her parents, Monroe & Norma Jean Cook, in heaven on November 6, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Milburn “Ricky” Ricker, three children Brandon Ricker, Jason (Samantha Merritt) Ricker, Emily Ricker, three grandchildren Erica, Tabitha, & Carter, and her sister Vickie (Billy) Cook.

 Cindy’s pride and joy were being...

Edward Goffinett

Edward Goffinett

Nov 2, 2024

Edward "Ed" Goffinett passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 86, with his family at his side in Powhatan, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Minnie and two of his sons, Johnny and Eddie. He is survived by his brother, Gary Goffinett; and niece, Dorothy (Billy); children, Mariana Turgeon (Roger),...

Susan Yeagle Livermon

Susan Yeagle Livermon

Oct 31, 2024

Susan Yeagle Livermon, 76, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Born on February 24, 1948, in Miami, Florida, Susan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on everyone she knew.

Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Elizabeth Yeagle and John Wesley Yeagle; her sister,...