Obituaries

Joseph DiGiorgio, Jr.

Joseph DiGiorgio, Jr.

Oct 27, 2024

Joseph DiGiorgio, Jr., (Joe) 84, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Joe is survived by his wife Sally (nee Kelso) of 62 years; and his five children, Tina Marie Parrish (Scott), Kelly Ann DiGiorgio (Ray Robertson), Lisa Ann McGee (Ed), Joseph Michael DiGiorgio (Gabrielle) and Melissa DiGiorgio (Dwayne Todd).

He is survived by his grandchildren, Avery and Alex...

William Frank McCormick

William Frank McCormick

Oct 25, 2024

William (Bill) Frank McCormick, 77 of Mosley, VA went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024 after a long and difficult battle with an autoimmune disease, Polymyositis. Bill was born in Ocala, FL on May 5, 1947. 

After graduating Wildwood High School, he earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida. He retired as co-owner of...

Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Oct 23, 2024

Melba "Jean" Davis, 89 of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away October 23, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Pauline Hagler. Jean is survived by her son's, Jeffrey Davis and Michael Davis; grandchildren, Victoria Kilian, Matthew Davis, Austin Kilgore and Jake Kilgore; great-grandchildren, Levi Kilian and Sutton Kilian. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 27, 2024...

Deborah Anne Yancey

Deborah Anne Yancey

Oct 22, 2024

Deborah Anne Yancey, 72, of Farmville, passed away Tuesday October 22,2024 in the presence of her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; Murray and Mae Dowdy. She is survived by her Husband Chester "Lee" Yancey; son Michael Yancey and daughter Michelle Yancey. 

Deborah was a school bus driver for Chesterfield County Schools for over 40 years and loved...

Marvin Marshall Grimsley

Marvin Marshall Grimsley

Oct 18, 2024

Marvin Marshall Grimsley, 81, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2024 from a long battle with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Grimsley, his mother, Luvine Watts Grimsley; Two brothers and one sister. He is survived by three sisters and several other family members.

 He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Iris Hamlett Grimsley;...

Larry Gray Younce

Larry Gray Younce

Oct 15, 2024

Larry Gray Younce, 77, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away October 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Gray and Dorothy Younce. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Vickie Younce: son, Larry Gray Younce, II; grandchildren, Tyler Younce (Neal) and Heather Davis; great-grandchildren, Grayson, Jude, Bridgette and Kieleen; sister's, Susan Younce and Karen Bradbury (Todd);...

George Thomas Worsham

George Thomas Worsham

Oct 14, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Captain George T Worsham, 100 years, died peacefully on October 14 at his residence near Powhatan, VA.

George was born and raised in Hopkinsville, KY May 24, 1924 where his family were farmers. At 18 in 1943 he joined the Merchant Marines. During WWII he received the Atlantic War Zone with Star medal...

Aubrey D. Smith

Aubrey D. Smith

Oct 12, 2024

Aubrey D. Smith, 52, of Powhatan, departed his earthly life and entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 12, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his father John L Smith Jr. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Smith; mother, Barbara D Cundiff; children, Ayla Airhart (Collin), Aidan Smith, Brayden and...

Jeanette M. Ridings

Jeanette M. Ridings

Oct 5, 2024

Jeanette M. Ridings(91) departed this Earth on October 5, 2024, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude, and her son, Raymond. Jeanette is survived by her daughters Janet and Mary, and her sons, William and James (Anita), as well as 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 

Jeanette and Claude moved to Powhatan in 1964, to the...

Steve Douglas Hawkins

Steve Douglas Hawkins

Oct 3, 2024

Steve Douglas Hawkins, 60, of Powhatan, VA, passed away on October 3, 2024 in his home to be with our Lord. Steve was a loving son, husband, and father. Born in Richmond, Va on August 16, 1964, he was preceded in death by his parents James R. and Doris W. Hawkins. He is survived by his wife Cindy of twenty-four...

Cassandra Lee Barney (Stewart)

Cassandra Lee Barney (Stewart)

Oct 1, 2024

Cassandra Lee Barney (Stewart), 41, was called home after a courageous battle with breast cancer on October 1, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Ellen Kay Morris Knabe. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her father; Jerry Barney; second mother, Jean Barney; second father, Wayne Knabe; sister, Erin Barney; brother Phil Knabe (Mary), special nephew;...

Carol L. (Hart) Tilton

Carol L. (Hart) Tilton

Sep 27, 2024

Carol L. (Hart) Tilton, 87, of Powhatan, Virginia passed away on September 27, 2024. She was born in Neptune, New Jersey on November 30, 1936. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Manasquan High School in New Jersey. She met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Tilton in 1955. They spent many years in New Jersey raising their two kids...

Richard F. Lewis

Richard F. Lewis

Sep 24, 2024

Richard F. Lewis "Dick", 89 of Powhatan, went to be with our Lord on September 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Reva Lewis; children, Steve Lewis (Donna), Alan Lewis (Lynda) and Jeff Lewis (Kathy); grandchildren, Sarah Franklin (Derek), Lacey Atmar, Samatha Lewis and Lindsey Lewis; great-grandchildren, Jackson Atmar, Colton Franklin, Scarlett Atmar and Landon Franklin. 

Dick...

Dorothy Henshaw Tilman

Dorothy Henshaw Tilman

Sep 24, 2024

Dorothy Henshaw Tilman, 96, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday September 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Edward R. Tilman, Sr. Dorothy is survived by her son, Edward R. Tilman, Jr. (Connie); daughter, Dorothy Gail Tilman (Jim Wolf); three grandchildren, Amy L. Tilman, William T. Arrington (Joann), Charles Newton (Abby);...

Marie Smith Oakley

Marie Smith Oakley

Sep 24, 2024

Marie Smith Oakley, born in Richmond, VA, on May 3, 1937, passed away September 24, 2024 to be with the Lord. Marie was preceded in death by a baby brother, Marvin Smith, Jr.; father, Marvin Smith; mother, Althea Smith; and her husband, Glenn Oakley, Sr.

Marie loved the Lord and loved people. She loved giving herself to those that needed her....

Johnny Ho

Johnny Ho

Sep 19, 2024

Johnny Ho, beloved husband, stepfather, son, brother, and dear friend to many, passed away on September 19, 2024, while holding his wife’s hand after facing 9-months of cancer treatment.

Johnny was born on June 15, 1987, in Alexandria, Virginia to Darrin and Jenny Ho and was soon followed by the birth of his younger brother, Brian. He spent his childhood and...

James Douglas Kidwell

James Douglas Kidwell

Sep 19, 2024

James Douglas "Doug" Kidwell, 82 of Chesapeake, Virginia, a very loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather passed away on September 19, 2024. Born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of the late James and Evelyn Kidwell. He was also proceeded in death by his wife Shirley of 52 years, his sisters Joan, Brenda and his brother Rick.

Left to...

Paula Dickerson Cable

Paula Dickerson Cable

Sep 18, 2024

Paula Dickerson Cable, 72, of Powhatan, joined her mother in heaven as another Angel on Tuesday, September 18, 2024. 

Paula enjoyed spending time with loved ones and playing her daily game of bingo. She always looked forward to a new piece of jewelry when she won a game. She showed her love by giving gifts, whether it was baked goods or...

George Parker

George Parker

Sep 15, 2024

George Parker, 81 of Cumberland , Va passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday Sept. 15th at home with his family. He passed at home where he wanted to be when his time to move on arrived. George was a man of many gifts and talents that he gladly shared with others and was always willing to help...

Joanna Lynn Lowenthal

Joanna Lynn Lowenthal

Sep 15, 2024

Joanna Lynn Lowenthal, 61, of Richmond, VA, lost her battle with cancer on September 15, 2024. She passed away peacefully at the home of her father, Joseph Lowenthal, in Powhatan, Virginia, after a four-month illness, Besides her father, a sister, Carolyn Bishop (Russell), of Powhatan, and a brother, David Lowenthal, of Chicago, Illinois, survive her. Her mother, Louise Hoback Lowenthal,...