Obituaries

Ann Sloan

Ann Sloan

Oct 10, 2018

Ann Sloan, 55, of Powhatan, passed away October 10, 2018.She is survived by her husband, Willie S. Sloan, Jr.; four children, Kimberly Dishman of Powhatan, Heather Wolfe of Dinwiddie, Willie Sloan,III (Jr.) of Powhatan and Karen Heavener of Chesterfield; one brother, Billy James, Jr. of Amelia; one sister, Sherry Thompson of Crimora; five grandchildren, Angel, Sarah, Sabrina, Brandy and Kaitlyn....

Buck Jess Taylor

Buck Jess Taylor

Oct 9, 2018

Buck Jess Taylor, age 75, passed away suddenly in his home in Powhatan, Va., Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is Survived by his wife, Karen Painter Taylor; two sons, David Andrew Taylor (Carmen) and Joshua Morgan Taylor (LeAnn); two daughters, Shanna Taylor Rawlyk (Tommy) and Jessica Taylor-Williamson (Mark); sister JoAnn Rosell...

Susan Blanton

Susan Blanton

Oct 7, 2018

Susan Blanton, 55, of Amelia, passed away October 7, 2018. She is survived by four children, Charles Simpson ( Ashley) of Bumpass, James Simpson (Alyson) of Louisa, Andrew Dixon (Heather) of Louisa and Amy Dixon (Adam) of Amelia; one brother, Skip Blanton (Dee) of Louisa; three sisters, Brenda Mastin (Ron) of Bumpass, Peggy Swinson (Ronnie) of Ameila and Betty Davis...

Michael Preston Fowlkes

Michael Preston Fowlkes

Oct 4, 2018

Michael Preston Fowlkes, 41, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord October 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Fowlkes. He is survived by his wife, Yamil Antonia Vargas Hilario De Fowlkes; his loving mother, Susan Fowlkes of Mechanicsville; one brother, Shane Fowlkes (Lisa) of Chesterfield; maturnal grandfather, Charles Cox, Jr. of Mechanicsville. The...

Everett Lee Rebick

Everett Lee Rebick

Oct 3, 2018

Everett L. Rebick, 86, of Powhatan, widower of Dorothy (Dot) Rebick, passed away October 3, 2018. He is survived by his son, James E. Rebick (Julie); daughter, Linda R. Clements (Tommy) all of Powhatan; two grandchildren, Lauren Elton (Jacob), Tracey Clements; two great grandchildren, Zakary & Conner. Everett loved to garden, his tractors and spending time with his family. The...

Harvey Lee Townsend

Harvey Lee Townsend

Sep 27, 2018

Harvey Lee Townsend, 63, of Powhatan, passed away September 27, 2018 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; his children, Shena Townsend, Tammy Condrey, Melissa Cranmer, Marie Simons, Michael Townsend (Brandy); son-in-law, Scott Cline; god son, Nick Troxel; grandchildren, Zachary Townsend, Gracen Tate, Cansadie Townsend, Dylan Townsend, Marissa Freeman; nieces, Lola McFaden (Sean),...

Maggie Faye Hague

Maggie Faye Hague

Sep 27, 2018

Maggie Meade Hague, 43, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Jamie Hague; one daughter, Haley Hague; one son, Ryan Hague both of Powhatan; her parents, Michael and Brenda Meade of Goochland; one sister, Julia Lipscomb (Mike) of Glen Allen; one brother, Michael Meade of Goochland; paternal grandfather, Sydney Meade...

Brant B. Cover

Brant B. Cover

Sep 26, 2018

Brant B. Cover, 84, of Powhatan, formerly of Fredericksburg, passed away September 26, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Cover; two daughters, Jamie L. Tobin of Fredericksburg, Holly J. Hanrahan of Powhatan; one son, Brant B. Cover,II of Texas; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Julie, Laura, Ben, Danielle, Meghan, Patrick; four great grandchildren, Xander, Mollie, Halle, Adrian;...

Don Ryland  Martin

Don Ryland Martin

Sep 23, 2018

Don R. Martin, 78, of Powhatan, widower of Anita P. Martin, went to heaven September 23, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Anne M. Townsend (Joey) of Powhatan; one sister, Gayle Montgomery of Powhatan; two grandchildren, Joel and Jessica. He was preceded in death by one son, Don R. Martin, Jr. and one brother, David Martin. The family will...

Barbara  W.  George

Barbara W. George

Sep 21, 2018

Barbara W. George, 81, of Cumberland, passed away September 21, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Stuart George; one brother, James Williams (Glenda) of Chesterfield; brother in law, Tommy Kauffman of Richmond and one grandson, Cody Pike of Powhatan. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Pike. The family will receive friends Sunday...

Ivan  Willis Smith, Jr.

Ivan Willis Smith, Jr.

Sep 21, 2018

Rev. Ivan W. Smith, Jr. "Buz'' 86, of Moseley, VA went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2018. He was born in Mars Hill, Maine on November 11, 1931. He was preceded by his parents Ivan and Louise Smith; his brothers Keith and Carl Smith; and sister Joyce (Smith) Witherell. He is survived by his wife of 63...

Frazier A Cretsinger

Frazier A Cretsinger

Sep 16, 2018

Frazier A. Cretsinger, 77, of Powhatan passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. He is survived by his wife, May Cretsinger; two children, Cynthia Keesling (Darin), Ralph O. Shelton (Mary); three grandchildren, Chris Ritchie, Brandy Blanco, Cady Shelton; four great grandchildren, Joey, Mckenzie, Tyler Blanco, Ryan Ritchie; good friends, Larry and Rita Peyton. Frazier graduated in 1959 from Mt. City High...

Gene Matthew  Heath

Gene Matthew Heath

Sep 12, 2018

Gene M. Heath, 75, of Powhatan, went to sing with the Angels September 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Lorine L. Heath; one daughter, Kim Arnold (Tim); two grandchildren, Krysta Kern (Jeremy), Kara Arnold; three great grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Aiden. Gene loved gospel music, one of his greatest accomplishments was singing with the Survivors Quarter for many...

Edwin Forest Uber

Edwin Forest Uber

Sep 7, 2018

Edwin F. Uber "Pop Pop", 87, of Cumberland, formerly of Chesterfield, passed away peacefully at home September 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wives, Laura Link Uber, Peggy Journigan Uber and one son, Edwin F. Uber, Jr. He is survived by three children, Christine M. Anthony (Tim) of Powhatan, Richard A. Uber (Rhonda) of Richmond, Cynthia D....

M.  Lenora Piercy

M. Lenora Piercy

Sep 6, 2018

M. Lenora Piercy, "I'm a 21 Model", passed away September 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Snowden F. & Jessie K. Piercy; sisters, Louise P.W. Lippy and Naomi P. Jordan. She is survived by her brother, Gilbert H. Piercy; two nieces and five nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Fine...

Maggie P. Turner

Maggie P. Turner

Sep 4, 2018

Maggie P. Turner, 67, of Powhatan, passed away in peace September 4, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Roger Turner; two daughter, Angie Turner of Powhatan, Cristie Wojciaczyk of Henrico; sister, Susan Norman of Arizona; two grandchildren, Rick Speakman of Texas, Tayte Abbott of S. Dakota. Anyone who knew her found her to be loyal,...

Bonnie Lou Smook

Bonnie Lou Smook

Sep 3, 2018

Bonnie Lou Smook, 67, passed away at her home in Powhatan, on September 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Boyd and Unia (Humphrey) Wolfe, of West Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Pat Smook, daughters, Terrie Vanover (Pete Ayers), Bobbi Corker, Dana Smook Creasy (Matt), and three grandchildren, Chloe Tedder, Dexton Tedder, and Madison Ayers,...

Lucy Hensley Overstreet

Lucy Hensley Overstreet

Sep 1, 2018

Lucy H. Overstreet, 94, of Powhatan, widow of Wiley Overstreet, passed away September 1, 2018. She is survived by two children, Douglas Cash, Linda Johns both of Chester and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services will be held Friday at...

Kenneth Dewey Matney

Kenneth Dewey Matney

Aug 28, 2018

Kenneth D. Matney, 59, of Cumberland, passed away August 28, 2018. He is survived by two sons, Ryan Matney (Tracy) of Powhatan, Chad Matney of Henrico; four brothers, Ira Matney, Ernie Matney, Jeff Matney, Billy Matney; four grandsons, Caleb, Joshua, Josiah and Asher. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...

Richard Franklin Mathews

Richard Franklin Mathews

Aug 27, 2018

Richard F. Mathews, 84, of Midlothian, passed away August 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Agnes Woodfin Mathews; one daughter, Susan Mathews Sinkiewicz; two sons, Michael P. Mathews ( Connie), Mark F. Mathews; Six Grandchildren, Susan Hayes, Chase Mathews, John Mathews, Kristin Sinkiewicz, Berkeley Mathews and Thomas Sinkiewicz; brother in law, Earl Woodfin of Mechanicsville;...