Obituaries

Karen Pate Utt

Karen Pate Utt

Sep 9, 2024

UTT, Karen Pate, 67, of Powhatan, passed away on September 9, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness to be with the Lord. She was born in Richmond, Va. on November 13, 1956. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edwin D. Utt; two children, Jeremy B. Utt and his wife, Amanda Utt, of Stafford, Va.,...

Steven Joey Owens

Steven Joey Owens

Sep 6, 2024

Steven Joey Owens, 64, born on March 14, 1960, in Grundy, VA. to Arthur Owens, Jr. and Florence Owens of Prater, VA. passed away September 6, 2024.

After an early death of both parents, he lived with his brother Eddie and wife Deborah in TN. and PA. He returned to Buchanan County where he met and wed his wife Hester Gail...

Peggy Ann (Racer) Lewis

Peggy Ann (Racer) Lewis

Sep 2, 2024

Peggy Ann (Racer) Lewis, 1951-2024.

Peggy passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 12, 1951, in Richmond VA, the third child to Amelia and Addison Racer. She grew up in Powhatan, attending Huguenot Academy, graduating in 1969. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse and eventually got her degree as...

Joseph Keith Hopkins

Joseph Keith Hopkins

Aug 29, 2024

Joseph Keith Hopkins was born on 2/5/64 and crossed into heaven on 8/29/24. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kelly, 3 children Bridgett Besosa (Cheryl), Casey Hopkins (Marirenee) and Shelby Pappadakis (Emanuel), his mother and father, Carole and Harry Hopkins, siblings Kevin Hopkins (Melissa), Brandy Adler (Willie) and 6 grandchildren (Perri, Cayson, Waylon, Kamden, Autumn and...

Milton Jesse Jones

Milton Jesse Jones

Aug 28, 2024



Milton Jesse Jones, 82, went to be with the Lord on August 28th, 2024, at 10:43 PM, surrounded by the unwavering love of his local family during his final moments. Born in Conway, South Carolina, to Jessie Mack and Mildred V. Jones, Milton was a devoted and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Army veteran.

He is survived by his beloved...

Sandra Wall Givens

Sandra Wall Givens

Aug 24, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Wall Givens, 74, of Powhatan, Virginia, left her earthly life and entered the hands of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Sandy was born November 15, 1949, the daughter of Samuel Harding and Kathleen Edna Wall. She was a member May Memorial Baptist Church in Powhatan. She was also a graduate of Blacksburg High School, Class...

Billy Lee Llewellyn, Sr.

Billy Lee Llewellyn, Sr.

Aug 24, 2024

 Billy Lee Llewellyn Sr., 90, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, August 24th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Nan Llewellyn. He is survived by three sons, Billy Lee, Jr., Michael Stanley, Franklin Thomas Llewellyn; two daughters, Nan Diana Cagle, Linda Jill Griffith; one brother Nelson Llewellyn; eleven grandchildren and seven...

Betty T. Crouch

Betty T. Crouch

Aug 11, 2024

Betty T. Crouch, 82, of Chester, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George Raymond Crouch. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Crouch and Cheryl Clemmons (Alan) both of Chester, VA.; grandson, Kevin Clemmons of Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers the family asks to make...

Robert Nelson Tuck, Sr.

Robert Nelson Tuck, Sr.

Aug 10, 2024

Robert "Bubba" Nelson Tuck, Sr., 83 of Chesterfield, Virginia was called home for his forever peace on August 10th, 2024. Bubba was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Boyd Tuck; his father, Richard Julian Tuck; sister, Margaret Ann Wood; brother's, Richard "Dickie" Tuck and Paul William Tuck; and his son, Richard Nelson Tuck.

Bubba is survived by his daughter, kelly...

Erich Michael Hibbard, II

Erich Michael Hibbard, II

Aug 10, 2024

Erich Michael Hibbard II, who preferred to be addressed as Michael, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Powhatan, Virginia, at the age of 53. Born in New Jersey, Michael spent his formative years at Owen J. Roberts High School before pursuing further education at DeSales University.

Michael's professional life was marked by significant accomplishments in both creative and technical fields....

Kathryn Cain Powers

Kathryn Cain Powers

Aug 8, 2024

Kathryn C. Powers, May 7, 1947 - August 8, 2024. Kathryn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Powhatan VA on August 8, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Alton Cain Sr., mother, Louise McDonald Cain, older brother, Joseph Alton Cain Jr., and younger sister Vickie Jean Lambert. She is...

Cora Lee Spain

Cora Lee Spain

Aug 2, 2024

Cora Lee Carroll Spain December 1, 1942 – August 2, 2024

Cora Lee Spain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Midlothian, Virginia, on August 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1, 1942, in Dundas, Virginia, to Darcey Jackson Carroll and Agnes Virginia Lewis Carroll. Cora lived a...

Betty Rae Hevener Bass

Betty Rae Hevener Bass

Jul 28, 2024

Betty Rae Hevener Bass, “Nanny”, 91, of Powhatan, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Betty was preceded in death by her late husband, Paul E. Bass, her infant son, Jeffery Lawrence Bass, her son-in-laws, Larry C. Byrley and Michael E. Jarvis and many other beloved family members. She is survived in...

Mildred Ann Frady

Mildred Ann Frady

Jul 25, 2024

Mildred Ann Frady, 96 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away July 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna K. Everett. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Jeter (Huston) of Powhatan; granddaughter, Deborah E. Raitter (Eddie) of Farmville; great grandchildren, William J. Clark-Ruffin of Chesterfield, Mackenzie O'Conner of Chesterfield, Shannon M. Brown-Ruffin of Amelia; Kiera L. Brown-Ruffin...

John Phillip Rapp

John Phillip Rapp

Jul 16, 2024

John P. Rapp, 83 of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home on July 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Rapp; son, Jason Rapp (Andrea Rapp); daughter, Meredith Perry (Greg Perry); and granddaughter, Kendall Coleman. John, son of Frank and Cecelia Rapp, was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate...

Adam Wayne Gibbs

Adam Wayne Gibbs

Jul 15, 2024

Adam Wayne Gibbs, 38 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away July 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley W. Gibbs, of Virginia. He is survived by his mother, Barbara S. Gibbs of Powhatan, VA.; brother, Alex Gibbs, of Powhatan; daughters, Madison B. Gibbs and Kaylee L. Gibbs both of Powhatan, Virginia.; and everyone else who loved him....

Franklin Delano Berry

Franklin Delano Berry

Jul 15, 2024

Franklin "Frank" Delano Berry, 90, of Richmond, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. Born on April 4, 1934, in the mountains of Summers County, West Virginia, he was the son of Clarence and Mamie Berry. A printer by trade, he retired from Westvaco in 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen V. Berry; and brother, Ellis C....

Ronald Wayne Smith, Sr.

Ronald Wayne Smith, Sr.

Jul 15, 2024

Ronald Wayne Smith, Sr, 71, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 15 2024. He is survived by his wife, of 17 years, Amy Lou Smith; daughter, Casey Graham (Shawn), sons, Ronald Smith, Jr. (Renee Wilson), Josh Cheaney (Amy); grandchildren, Krystian Graham, Ahlizzabeth Graham, Shawn Graham, Tonya Wilson, Teresa Wilson, Kayden Smith, Josh Cheaney, Jr., Kaleb Cohen....

Gregory Lance Rowe

Gregory Lance Rowe

Jul 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Gregory Lance RoweIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Lance Rowe, who left this world on July 11, 2024, at the age of 57. Greg’s life was a testament to resilience, courage, and an unwavering spirit in the face of innumerable challenges. He touched many and will be remembered for his...

David T. Clark

David T. Clark

Jul 9, 2024

David T. Clark, 77 of Cumberland, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home July 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Clark; daughter, Sherry Clark Brooks (Ryan); son, David Clark; granddaughter, Jules Brooks; siblings, Jack Clark, Robert Clark, Cookie Gills and Frankie Hatcher; as well as many nieces and nephews.

David loved to be outdoors and...