Obituaries

Marilyn M.  Samson

Marilyn M. Samson

Feb 9, 2020

Marilyn M. Samson, 85 of Powhatan, widow of Joseph A. Samson, daughter of Burlan Thornton and Agnes M. Dalglish, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2020. She is survived by her children, Lynda Moore of Erie, Pa., Valerie Samson of Erie, Pa., Joseph Samson of Erie, Pa., John Samson of Illinois and Thomas Samson of Powhatan; brother,...

Robert Rightmyer

Robert Rightmyer

Feb 6, 2020

Rob Rightmyer, 68, of Powhatan, died suddenly February 6, 2020. He is survived by wife, Fay Rightmyer; one son, Zach Rightmyer; two brothers, Richard Rightmyer (Lynne), Mike Miller (Debbie); one sister, Gail Cavallaro (Chris). Services private.

Allen Dale Hooven

Allen Dale Hooven

Feb 3, 2020

Allen Hooven, 64, of Cumberland, passed away February 3, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Kay Hooven; daughter, Lisa Bell (Ray) of Cumberland; his mother, Marie Falero of Farmville; three grandchildren, Maya, Chloe and Gabby. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services...

Joseph Leighton Stone, Jr.

Joseph Leighton Stone, Jr.

Feb 1, 2020

Joe Stone, 56, of Powhatan, passed away February 1, 2020. He is survived by four children, Trey Stone, III of Michigan, Ashley Stone of Amelia, Chris Stone (Jasmine) of Powhatan, Steven Stone of Richmond; brother, Jim Stone of Chesterfield; sister, Terry Stone of Richmond; devoted nephew, T.C. Stone of Chesterfield and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday...

Jeremiah Lance "J.T." Tuttle

Jeremiah Lance "J.T." Tuttle

Jan 30, 2020

Jeremiah L. Tuttle (J.T.), of Powhatan, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Leona Hopper Tuttle; three children, Peyton (15), William (14), and Benjamin (10); parents, John and Margaret Tuttle of Powhatan; sister, Frayser of Nevada; as well as numerous extended family. Jeremiah was a loving husband, father, son,...

Michael James Harris

Michael James Harris

Jan 28, 2020

Michael James Harris (“Mike”), 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2020. He was predeceased by his mother Margaret Wiley Harris and two mixed breed dogs Petey and Lodi (no AKC dogs for Mike.) He was also predeceased by his grandparents Dr. and Mrs. James Boyce Wiley of Decatur, AL, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Harris...

Donald  Wayne Tackett

Donald Wayne Tackett

Jan 21, 2020

Donald Wayne Tackett, 76, of Powhatan, son of the late Thomas and Mary Tackett, passed away January 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Beverley Jenkins Tackett; children, Robin Vandenburgh of California, Jason Tackett of Powhatan, Joshua Tackett of Texas; 5 grandchildren, Alexis, Olivia, Katelyn, Emily and Kendall. The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 1 from 2 to...

Kenneth F.  Moreland

Kenneth F. Moreland

Jan 20, 2020

Kenneth F. Moreland, 56, of Henrico, passed away January 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Chris Moreland; two children, Tina Reeves (Andrew), Kenneth E. Moreland; mother, Marie Liptack; stepson, Kenneth L. Wingo (Jennifer); sister, Patricia Valdes (Steve); brothers, Charlie Moreland, Wallace Moreland (Claudette), Eddie Moreland (Cindy), Ronnie Moreland (Helen), Richie Moreland (Lili), Author Moreland (Geri); grandsons, Killian, Lochlan...

Larry A. Priest

Larry A. Priest

Jan 18, 2020

Larry A. Priest, 70 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord January 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Karen Shields-Priest; two step-sons, Lance Shields of Chesterfield and Wyatt Shields of Colorado; sister Diane Anthony of Powhatan; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Bennett & Barden Funeral, 3215...

Thomas Gerald Behm

Thomas Gerald Behm

Jan 17, 2020

Thomas Gerald Behm, 84 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away January 17, 2020. He was born and grew up in Libertyville, Illinois and lived in nearby Grayslake until he retired from cabinet making in 1998 and moved to Powhatan, VA. He was a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America since 1953. Tom was inducted into...

Lori  Ann Lambert

Lori Ann Lambert

Jan 15, 2020

Lori Ann Lambert, 51, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Katelyn Lambert; son, Christopher Lambert; mother, Janet Barr, brothers, Steve Barr and Scott Barr. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 23 in the Passion Community Church, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to...

Alice E.  Smith

Alice E. Smith

Jan 15, 2020

Alice E. Smith, 80 of Chesterfield, passed away January 15, 2020. She is survived by her two sons; Rick D. Smith of Powhatan, Chris A. Smith of California; stepchildren, Robin Bowser of Pennsylvania, David Light of North Carolina; 8 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 21 at 11 a.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Thelma Hammack Bly

Thelma Hammack Bly

Jan 12, 2020

Thelma Hammack Bly, 81, of Powhatan, passed away January 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harrison Bly, Sr,; son, Stephen Bly, grandson, Phillip Bly and one brother, Leslie Hammack. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Patton (Brian); sons, Jamie Bly (Vickie)and John Bly; brothers, Ken Hammack, Ed Hammack; sister, Becky Cobb; four grandsons, Zach,...

Ruby Cox Stell

Ruby Cox Stell

Jan 11, 2020

Ruby C. Stell, 94 of Powhatan, widow of Russell Allen Stell, passed away January 11, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Betty S. Nunnally of Jarrett; two sons, Charles T. Stell (Effie) of Texas, Bill Stell (Frances) of Powhatan; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett...

Carol J. Polubinski

Carol J. Polubinski

Dec 30, 2019

Carol J. Polubinski, 83 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord December 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and Al; brothers, Ronnie, Kenny, Walley; sister, Betty; her husband of 63 years, A.J. "Ski" Polubinski; daughters, Doris Polubinski, Ginny Tremblay, Larnie Reczek; step father, Art Schecher. She is survived by a son, Anthony Polubinski (Martha);...

William "Jack" Martin

William "Jack" Martin

Dec 29, 2019

William "Jack" Martin, 74, of Cartersville, passed away December 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife Brenda S. Martin; four step-children, Ricky Jamerson, Laura Martin, Michael Jamerson, Stephen Jamerson; one brother' Gary Martin; one sister, Joyce Martin Day and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 5, 2019 at 4 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Ana  Celia Berg

Ana Celia Berg

Dec 28, 2019

Ana Celia Berg, 93 of Powhatan, passed away December 28, 2019. She is survived by one son, Ahldor "Al" Berg; two daughters, Sharon L. Brenner of Portland, Or., Karin B. Kowalski of Lovettsville; five grandchildren, Audrey, Natalie, Stefan, Dana, Alexis and six great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Franklin Lee Hubbard, Jr.

Franklin Lee Hubbard, Jr.

Dec 27, 2019

Frank L. Hubbard, Jr., 95 of Powhatan, passed away December 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hubbard; a son, Bruce F. Hubbard; a daughter, Brenda L. Hubbard; two grandsons, Paul Hubbard (Brooke), Mark Hubbard (Adrienne); a brother, Carroll Hubbard; a sister, Evelyn Osbourne and one great grandson, Max Hubbard. The family will receive friends Monday Jan....

Ruth Moore

Ruth Moore

Dec 26, 2019

Ruth Moore, 85, of Richmond, passed away Dec 26, 2019. She served in the Army and retired from the DGSC with 30 years service. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Spinos (Jamie) of Chesterfield; and a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by husband, C E “Gene” Moore; special thanks to all the many Caregivers; private burial...

Lila "Marion" Shiflett

Lila "Marion" Shiflett

Dec 25, 2019

Lila "Marion" Shiflett, 69 of Powhatan, passed away December 25, 2019. She is preceded in death by her children; Robert Marion Shiflett and Baby Girl Shiflett. She is survived by her husband; Robert Shiflett; Children; Robert Shiflett (Michelle), Victoria Olsen (Steve) and Michael Shiflett (Marcia); Grandchildren; Amanda Waters, Abigail Shiflett, Andrew Shiflett, Tabitha Shiflett, Isabella Shiflett, Michael Olsen, Nicholas Olsen...