Obituaries

Leslie Gladwin Suggs

Leslie Gladwin Suggs

Oct 21, 2019

Leslie “Les” Gladwin Suggs, age 83, died Monday morning at home. Born October 1, 1936 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Noah Gladwin Suggs and Olive Mae Woodard Suggs. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Wednesday October 23rd at Bennett and Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA. A memorial service will be...

George "Wayne" Matthews

George "Wayne" Matthews

Oct 21, 2019

George "Wayne" Matthews, 72, of Mechanicsville, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Cline Matthews and Virginia Johnson McCullough and his sister, Nancy Brinson. He is survived by his wife, Julie Guyton Matthews; sons, Hunter Matthews (Elizabeth Batton), Justin Daniels, Sr. (Alisha); daughters, Rachel Matthews, Dr. Meagan Cogbill; granddaughters, Ava and Paige...

Lisa Ann Lafoon

Lisa Ann Lafoon

Oct 12, 2019

Lisa Ann Lafoon, 48 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away October 12, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Paul Lafoon; children, David Bass, Tabitha Bass, Katie Lafoon; step-children, Cynthia Talley, Betsy Lafoon, Noel Lafoon and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 15th from 6 to 8 p.m.in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60) and...

Cathie A. Crane

Cathie A. Crane

Oct 11, 2019

Cathie A. Crane, of Powhatan, passed away October 11, 2019. She is survived by Stephen Crane; her children, Seth Crane, Colin Crane, Kaitlyn Crane; her mother, Phyllis Argenbright; three sisters, Joanna Parker, Ginger Naujoks, Jill Holland; two grandchildren, Ayanna and Kayla. Please join us for Cathie's Birthday and celebration of life on, Saturday, November 16th from 12:00 PM. Details and...

Russell Lewis Bowles

Russell Lewis Bowles

Oct 10, 2019

Russell Lewis Bowles, 75 of Farmville, went to be with our Lord Jesus October 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Russell and Helen Bowles; two sons, Eddie and Jamie Bowles and one brother-in-law, James "Doc" Lawson. He is survived by his sisters, Gladys Preas (Noland), Catherine Kirkland (James), Frances Lawson, Judy Lawson (Phil), Joyce Davila (Oscar); many...

Owen Rucker Walker

Owen Rucker Walker

Oct 10, 2019

Owen R. Walker, 78 of Powhatan, passed away October 10, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Gwen Bates (Steve), Carole Walker, Jill Fields, Adele Walker-Blue (Bob); sister, Elinor Lindsey; brother, Leonard Walker and seven grandchildren. Owen was a lifelong farmer, an active member of the American Legion Post 201 and was on the Powhatan Planning Commission for over 30...

Charles  F. "Chuck" Rigsby, Jr.

Charles F. "Chuck" Rigsby, Jr.

Oct 8, 2019

Charles F. "Chuck" Rigsby, Jr., 56 of Goochland, passed away October 8, 2019. He leaves behind his parents, Joyce and Charles Rigsby, Sr.; one sister, Cindy Rigsby Clark (Timmy); two children, Charles F. "Chuckie" Rigsby, III, Jessica Rigsby Lee (Mario); two grandchildrten, Mario Lee, Jr. and Nevaeh Lee. He was preceded in death by one sister, Bonnie Southworth. The family...

Edward  Randolph Tilman, Sr.

Edward Randolph Tilman, Sr.

Oct 3, 2019

Edward Randolph Tilman, Sr., 93 lifelong resident of Powhatan, former owner of Tilman Lumber Co. and Tilman Farm passed away October 3, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by a son, William Thomas Tilman. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy Henshaw Tilman; son, Edward R. Tilman, Jr. (Connie); daughter, Dorothy Gail Tilman (Jim...

Frank Milton Carmichael

Frank Milton Carmichael

Oct 1, 2019

Frank M. Carmichael, 78, of Powhatan, passed away October 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Dee Hubbard; four daughters, Cynthia Holder, Dawn Carlyle, Verna Mitteer, Deanna Struk; three sons, Wade Carmichael, Dan Carmichael, Paul Carmichael; Two Step Children - Karen G Boswell and Daniel J. Gavin, Jr.; one sister, Vernelle Chiocca; one brother, N. Everette "Ike" Carmichael; nine...

Jean  Moss Goodwyn

Jean Moss Goodwyn

Sep 26, 2019

Jean Moss Goodwyn, 85, joyfully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in her home in Powhatan. Jean was born to the late John Skidmore Moss and Sallie Roberta Moss on November 23, 1933. Jean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Nathaniel Boswell Goodwyn, and her...

Patricia  Brindle Williams

Patricia Brindle Williams

Sep 23, 2019

Patricia Brindle Williams, 82, of Williamsburg, and formerly of Powhatan, Virginia, died at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Noel and Veronica Brindle. Patricia lived most of her young life in Westfield, New Jersey where she graduated from Westfield High School. After graduation she came to Virginia to attend college at Randolph-Macon...

Phillip Harrison Bly

Phillip Harrison Bly

Sep 23, 2019

Phillip Harrison Bly, 34, of Chesterfield, formerly of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., passed away Sept. 23, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Barbara Payne of Richmond and Jamie Bly (Vickie) of Chesterfield; two brothers, Kevin Bly of Chesterfield, Andrew Bly of Richmond; maternal grandparents, Jim and Roberta Payne of California; paternal grandmother, Thelma Bly of Powhatan. And a host of...

Alice Mae  Epperly

Alice Mae Epperly

Sep 21, 2019

Alice Mae Epperly, 77, of Powhatan, passed away Sept. 21, 2019. She is survived by her children, Michael Epperly of Powhatan, Kristi Hamilton of Amelia, Patrick Epperly of Powhatan; six grandchildren, Erica and Carter Epperly, Paige Porterfield Miller, Adam Porterfield, Dustin Porterfield, Emily Hamilton; four great grandchildren, Liam, Chelsea, Daniel and Cora. Services to be announced at a later date.

C. Hassel Osborne

C. Hassel Osborne

Sep 17, 2019

C. Hassel Osborne, 91 of Powhatan, passed away September 17, 2019, He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Lynne Morris (Seabrook); Katherine "Kitty" Osborne Keyes (David); three siblings, Betty Millermon (Arden); Louise Spiers, Tommy Osborne (Brenda); three grandchildren, Edward Seabrook Morris, Enrique Hassel Perez-Osborne and Helen Grace Morris. The family will receive friends Friday, September 20 from 4 to 8...

Danny Edward Powers

Danny Edward Powers

Sep 16, 2019

Danny E. Powers, 71 of Cumberland, son of the late Earl and Elva Jane Powers, went to be with his Lord and Savior, September 16, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Janet M. Powers; one daughter, Michelle Kleis of Powhatan; four step-children, Ronnie, Angela, Michelle, Ashley; three granddaughters, Katelyn, Hailey, Kelly; four great grandchildren, Hunter, Gage, Macie, Jordan; twelve...

Danielle Leigh Trevillian

Danielle Leigh Trevillian

Sep 14, 2019

Danielle Leigh Trevillian, 29, of Powhatan, gained her angel wings on the day of her wedding vow renewal ceremony, September 14, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Trevillian; her daughter, Kinslee Marie Plourd; her parents, Danny and Lisa Emory; two sisters, Heather Scott (Jimmy), Katie Emory (Jeremy); best friend, Shannon Mills (Jason Morris) all of Powhatan; nieces and...

Forrest Michael "MIKE" Sprouse

Forrest Michael "MIKE" Sprouse

Sep 13, 2019

Forrest Michael "MIKE" Sprouse, 71 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. He is survived by his nieces Joannie Sprouse of Powhatan, Malinda Roberts of Richmond, and Theresa Seay of Powhatan. His nephew, Eddie Fender of Chesterfield, his life-long friend Butch Crump of Powhatan and many great nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held at Bennett &...

John  Levy Davis

John Levy Davis

Sep 5, 2019

John Levy Davis, 74, of Cumberland, son of the late Dale & Virginia Davis, passed away peacefully September 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Margie; son, Josh Niday of Cumberland; daughter, Maretta Doran-Briggs of New Jersey; granddaughter, Casey; he was "Papa John" and loved by Cheyenne and Chase Cadd; brothers, Edwin (Nancy), Jerry both of Powhatan; sisters, Mary...

Marjorie A. Pearsall

Marjorie A. Pearsall

Sep 2, 2019

Marjorie A. Pearsall, 88 of Powhatan, formerly of Cumberland, widow of Walter S. Pearsall, passed away September 2, 2019. She is survived by three children, David F. Pearsall (Denise) of Williamsburg, Kieth E. Pearsall (Janet) of New York, Susan Farrell (Donald) of Powhatan; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday, September 6, from 6 to...

Helen D. "Gang-Gang" Lawson

Helen D. "Gang-Gang" Lawson

Sep 1, 2019

Helen D. "Gang-Gang" Lawson, 96, of Powhatan, passed away September 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and son, Sam Lawson (Alfie). She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Wood of Powhatan; brother, Thomas Horace Melton of Arizona; five grandchildren, Michelle Wilkerson, Scott and Craig Wood, Sean and S.G. Lawson; nine great grandchildren, Josh Wilkerson, Hunter,...