Obituaries
Anna Frances Fowler Turley
Sep 1, 2017
Anna F. Turley, 103, of Powhatan, formerly of Louisville, Ky., widow of Howard Turley, went to be with the Lord September 1, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Irma J. Alvis (Charlie) of Powhatan; son, Michael V. Turley of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Minnie Stewart of Illinois; three grandchildren, Cheryl Yancey, Karen Loster (Donnie), Crystal Alvis; three great grandchildren,...
Christopher Jean Stokes
Aug 26, 2017
Christopher J. Stokes, 75, of Powhatan, passed away August 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Carol Stokes; three sons of Pennsylvania; stepson, Mike White; stepdaughter, Stacey Vick; one sister, Suzanne Harvan (Paul) of Pennsylvanian; several grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215...
Carol Hancock Jones
Aug 25, 2017
Carol Hancock Jones, 69, of Powhatan was reunited with her husband Ronald A. Jones in heaven on Friday, August 25, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her sons, Joseph P. McKesson of Strasburg, OH, and Michael R. Jones (Nichole) of Powhatan. She was a loving and completely devoted Granny to Ryan, Britney, and Bentley Jones....
Frances Blankenship Smith
Aug 23, 2017
Frances B. Smith, 78, of Powhatan, widow of Alvin Smith, daughter of the late Clifford and Louise Chase Blankenship, passed away August 23, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Roland of Texas, son, Kenny Bennett (Iommi) of Powhatan; two brothers, Butch Blankenship (Gloria), Melvin Blankenship (Lynne); sister, B. J. Merchant (Charles) all of Powhatan; five grandchildren and six...
Melvin Ellis Lloyd
Aug 22, 2017
Melvin Ellis Lloyd, 73, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Jean Graham Lloyd; sons, Graham Lloyd (Maria) of Midlothian, Sean Lloyd of Powhatan and Barrett Lloyd (Miranda) of Powhatan; brothers, Willard Lloyd of Halifax and Phillip Lloyd of Crewe; sisters, Dale Mitchell of Chesterfield and...
Grace Elizabeth Glanden
Aug 21, 2017
Grace Elizabeth Glanden was unexpectedly granted her angel wings on August 21, 2017. She left us in the spirit she came to us, enjoying every moment of life as she ventured to help prepare a beach nest for the birth of baby sea turtles, after a summer full of fun, and a day that held a total solar eclipse. Gracie...
Christopher "Chip" Preston Full
Aug 20, 2017
Christopher Preston "Chip" Full, 20, of Powhatan, passed away August 20, 2017. Christopher was born September 27, 1996 to Christopher and Kimberly Full. He moved to Powhatan at the age of eight and took advantage of everything his town had to offer. The walls of his childhood home are reminiscent of his love of hunting, showcasing trophies from seasons past....
Curtis Lee Wilton
Aug 19, 2017
Curtis Lee Wilton, 67, of Powhatan, passed thru the veil August 19, 2017. He is survived by wife, Marita C. Wilton"Darling"; two brothers, Gary Wilton of Florida, Donnie Wilton of Richmond; faithful family pets, Clyde, Dana; longtime devoted friend, Bruce McAdam and his loving church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Ruby Wilton and one...
William Mckeever "Mac" Jackson
Aug 18, 2017
William McKeever "Mac" Jackson, Sr., 92, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully August, 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Jackson; his son, William M. Jackson, Jr. (Gail); step-children, Linda Samuel and Mary Bradstock; step-daughter-in-law, Sharon Samuel Labons (John); grandchildren, Tiffany Miller (Jeramie), Jacob Goodwin, Brandon Samuel (Allison), and Matthew Bradstock; great grandchildren, Chase, Palmer, Dani, and Blake;...
Audrey Walden Shrewsbury
Aug 16, 2017
Audrey W. Shrewsbury, 48, of Powhatan, has gone home to her Heavenly Father August 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband George Robert Shrewsbury; son, David Alma Shrewsbury of Powhatan; her parents, Rich and Andrea Walden of Nevada and several siblings. Audrey was a kind and loving soul and one of the best cooks in the world. She was...
Robert M. Duncan
Aug 11, 2017
Robert M. Duncan, 80, of Columbia, went to be with the Lord August 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Royce Ryburn Duncan and his son, Robbie M. Duncan. He is survived by his daughter, Glennis D. Morgan of Chesterfield; son, Richard Matthias Duncan of Columbia; three grandchildren, Savannah, Darian and Hope. The family will receive friends...
Neal D. Leehy
Aug 8, 2017
Neal D. Leehy, 78, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord August 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Frances Leehy; two sons, David Leehy, Greg Leehy both of Chesterfield; four step sons, Billy Atkins of Powhatan, Jason Atkins of Florida, Norman Rothwell of Powhatan, Bob Rothwell of New Hampshire; step daughter, Barbara Lee Martin; three brothers, Steve...
Edith Anne Dunkley Morris Branum
Aug 8, 2017
Edith Anne Dunkley Morris Branum of Henrico formally of Powhatan, born May 4, 1925, went to be with her Heavenly Father August 8, 2017. She was born in Richmond to Charles Stevens Dunkley and Charlotte Edmonds Dunkley. She was the widow of Mickey Morris and Roy D. Branum. In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death...
Nora Kittrell Hargrove
Aug 4, 2017
Nora Kittrell Hargrove, born April 5, 1937, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 4, 2017. Nora is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy; her children, Lynn Holthausen, James Squares and Mary Squares; her stepchildren, Jimmy Hargrove Jr. and Alethea Roach; her grandchildren, Todd, Jessica, Trey, Morgan, Roderick, Kaitlin, Kenny, Josh and Kobe and many great grandchildren. She...
Eva Robinson Hunter
Aug 4, 2017
Eva R. Hunter, 85, of Cartersville, widow of Walter Hunter, went to be with the Lord August 4, 2017. She is survived by two sons, Franklin & Michael Hunter both of Cartersville; two daughters, Charlene Spigler of Columbia, Pamela Labriola of Farmville; two brothers, Carl Robinson, Leonard Robinson; one sister, Ruth Rice all of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Kendra, Jessica,...
Vera Graham Brauer
Aug 2, 2017
Vera G. Brauer, 97, of Powhatan, widow of P. Allen Brauer, passed away August 2, 2017. She is survived by three children, John & Pat Brauer of Midlothian, Mary & Carl Orange of Mechanicsville, Liz & Jim Royall of Va. Beach; two brothers, Archer Graham, Francis Graham both of Powhatan; three granddaughters and their husbands, Pam & Dave Kobza, Julie...
Larry W. Barden
Jul 28, 2017
BARDEN Larry w., 84, of Powhatan, born Dec. 15, 1932, died Friday, July 28, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Edwin William Barden and Myra McNickle Barden. After serving his country for four years with the U.S. Navy in Korea, he came home to Richmond and entered his life- long calling as a police officer. After five years with...
James Edward Simpson Sr.
Jul 25, 2017
James E. Simpson, Sr., 93, of Powhatan, widower of Edith W. Simpson, passed away July 25, 2017. He is survived by his son, James Simpson, Jr. (Kathy Wilde) of Pennsylvania; brother, Lloyd Simpson of Florida and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson...
Kenneth L. Hoffman
Jul 24, 2017
HOFFMAN, Kenneth L., 88, of Powhatan, departed this life on July 24, 2017. Born in 1929 in Ottawa, Kansas, Kenneth graduated from Kansas University with a major in Physics. He was proud of his military and civilian service, working first as a Navy officer at the Bureau of Ordnance, and later as a civilian at the Naval Air Systems Command,...

Michael A. "Creeper" Kerns
Jul 22, 2017
Michael A. "Creeper" Kerns, 25, of Powhatan, passed away doing what he loved on July 22, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Donna (Bryan) Smith of Richmond; father, Jimmy (Amy) Kerns of Powhatan; brother, Chris Kerns (Kristina) of Midlothian; nephew, Baylor; maturnal grandmother, Carol (Jesse) Romer of Richmond; paturnal grandmother, Doris "Nanny" Kerns of Powhatan; paturnal grandfather, Barry "Pappy"...
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