Obituaries

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,...

Carlton Nicholas Elam, III

Carlton Nicholas Elam, III

Feb 23, 2020

Carlton Nicholas Elam, Ill "CHRIS" Elam of Powhatan, VA went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Chris is predeceased by his Grandfather Carlton Nicholas Elam, Sr. and his Grandmother Rachel Mister Elam of Powhatan, VA. He is survived by his wife Stacey Staton Elam of Gardendale, AL; mother, Lee Burnette Elam of Midlothian, VA; father and...

Ada Childress Baber

Ada Childress Baber

Feb 22, 2020

Ada Childress Baber, 93, of Powhatan, widow of Paul C. Baber, went home to be with the Lord February 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth. She is survived by her brother, Charlie Ray Childress; two grandchildren, Lisa Townsend, Preston "Bobby" Goolsby, Jr. (Lisa); five great grandchildren, Jesse Lee Townsend, Rileigh Goolsby, Taylor Goolsby, John...

William G. Hatcher

William G. Hatcher

Feb 20, 2020

Hatcher, William G. (Gerry) 78, of Powhatan, passed away February 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Effie, and his brother, J.O. He is survived by his sisters, Margaret, Mary Gayle(Richard) , brother, Bob, sister-in-law, Jackie, nieces Beth, Sara(Chris), Kris(Paul) nephew James(Laura), great niece, Abbigail, great nephews, Grayson, Easton, Levi and Bentley. A native of...

Gene Krueger

Gene Krueger

Feb 18, 2020

Gene Krueger, 84 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord February 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Jeanan Krueger; son, Robert Krueger of Bumpass; daughter, Kathy Krueger of Illinois; step daughter, Deanna Pearce of Texas; six grandchildren, Michelle, Kristen, Lindsay, Parker, Grace, Caleb and four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8...

Hugh  Berkley Pleasants, Jr.

Hugh Berkley Pleasants, Jr.

Feb 17, 2020

Pleasants, Hugh Berkley, Jr., "Hugh Berk", 88 of Cartersville, passed away February 17, 2020, after a period of declining health. Hugh Berk's wife was Sallie Pleasants, the love of his life. They had five children, Berk Pleasants III (Sharon), David Pleasants, Darlene Pelot (Bill), Hunter Pleasants (Pam) and Kathy Walkin (Lawrence). Hugh Berk had five siblings, 16 grandchildren and 19...

Susan Ciccarelli Jenkins

Susan Ciccarelli Jenkins

Feb 16, 2020

Jenkins, Susan Ciccarelli, 62, of Powhatan, joined God’s Heavenly choir on February 16, 2020. Susan was born in Porstmouth, on December 11, 1957 and was a graduate of Churchland High School. She was best known for her smiling face and never failing love for the Lord, even while battling cancer for the past eight years. She never missed an opportunity...

Carl Paige Heath

Carl Paige Heath

Feb 15, 2020

Carl P. Heath, 84 of Powhatan, passed away February 15, 2020. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Dunkley of King William; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the...

James L. "Jimmy" Frayser

James L. "Jimmy" Frayser

Feb 13, 2020

James L. "Jimmy" Frayser, 79, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord February 13, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Joyce L. Frayser; two children, Tommy Frayser (Cindy) of Cartersville; Lynn F. Oliver (Jamie) of Buckingham; brother, Clarence Frayser (Kris) of Florida; sister, Catherine Proffitt of Richmond; four grandchildren, Jessica Oliver, Derek Guess, Darin Guess, Darci Guess; three...

Ernestine Rice Tomblin

Ernestine Rice Tomblin

Feb 11, 2020

Ernestine Rice Tomblin, 90 of Powhatan, joined the Lord February 11, 2020. She is survived by her children, Kenneth R. Tomblin of Florida, Michael L. Tomblin of Ohio, Wanda S. Escobar of Powhatan; 8 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family will receive friends Saturday the 15th, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the St. John Neumann...

Martha "George"  Wilkinson

Martha "George" Wilkinson

Feb 9, 2020

Martha Wilkinson "George", 63 of Jetersville, passed into internal rest February 9, 2020. She is survived by her chosen daughter, Betty Jo Tolbert of Cartersville; devoted companion, Siggi; brother, Michael; sisters, Alicia, Patty and her Radiology family at VCU. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...

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,...