Obituaries

Edward Coffman Walton, Jr.

Edward Coffman Walton, Jr.

Jul 13, 2017

Edward Coffman Walton, Jr., 95, of Cartersville, passed away on July 13, 2017. Born at "Penrith" in Cartersville on Nov. 7, 1921. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Renn Walton; parents, Edward and Martha (Mattie) Bigger Walton and brother, Herman Leland Walton. He is survived by one sister, Rebecca Walton Trice; two nephews, H. Leland Walton, Jr....

Georgia Eley Hening

Georgia Eley Hening

Jul 9, 2017

Georgia E. Hening, 87, of Powhatan, died July 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark M. Hening; one daughter, Patty Wood. She is survived by her sons, Richard Hening (Suzanne) of Rocky Mount, N.C., Thomas Hening (Polly Miller) of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Andrew Hening (Tiffany), Sam Hening, Sean and Taylor Wood; three great grandchildren, Ashton Grayson...

David  Russell Turner

David Russell Turner

Jul 8, 2017

David Russell Turner, 67, passed away at his home in Powhatan Virginia on Saturday July 8, 2017. David was born in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA in 1949. He was the eldest of 4 siblings and is survived by his three younger sisters Cindy Fleischer, Cheryl Cicotello, and Cathy Turner. David was, first and foremost, a devoted husband and father....

Russell Watson Farley

Russell Watson Farley

Jun 29, 2017

Russell Watson Farley,77, of Powhatan passed away June 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Russell D. Farley; aunt and uncle, Mayme F. Garrett, Melvin L. Garrett (who raised him). He is survived by his wife of 58 years Joan Farley; daughter, Christina F. Waller (Greg Meade); granddaughter, Rebecca E. Richmond (Nicholas); great grandson, Wyatt Farley Richmond,...

Al Ransone

Al Ransone

Jun 24, 2017

Al Ransone, 88, of Powhatan, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife Frances and his only child Sue Kasinger. He is survived by his wife Pat; stepson Roy Hall (Tersa); stepdaughter Lisa Woodall; grandsons Spencer and Tyler Woodall; granddaughter Sydney Hall; many neices and nephews. They were all proud to call him...

Brenda Sharpe

Brenda Sharpe

Jun 23, 2017

Brenda Sharpe, 70, of Powhatan, departed this life June 23, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Sharpe; one daughter, Amanda Hill of Chesterfield and one grandson, Ethan Hill. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Powhatan Volunteer Recue Squad. Services private.

William "Joe" Hinson

William "Joe" Hinson

Jun 15, 2017

William "Joe" Hinson, 75, of Powhatan, passed away June 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Nellie R. Hinson; two children, Annette Townsend, Eddie Hinson (Laurie); two brothers, Charles, Ronnie; sister, Jane; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 to 2 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...

Barbara B Challenor

Barbara B Challenor

Jun 8, 2017

Challenor, Barbara Lee Bickley, 79, of Powhatan, Virginia, was called to her forever home with our Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She is preceded in death by the love of her life for over 60 years husband Linwood Hugh Challenor Sr. She is survived by her sons Linwood Hugh Challenor Jr. (BJ) and Paul Anthony Challenor (Cheryl); grandchildren, Robert...

Brent L. Mast

Brent L. Mast

Jun 4, 2017

Brent L. Mast, 20, of Amelia, passed away June 4, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Darryl and Karen Mast of Amelia; three brothers, Darren Mast (Katie) of South Boston, Roger Mast (Jessica) and Greg Mast, all of Amelia; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Orpha Mast; two nieces, Kari and Whitney; one nephew, Brandon; and many loving extended family members....

Charles Eugene Harold

Charles Eugene Harold

Jun 2, 2017

Charles Eugene Harold, 54, of Powhatan, went to be with those who preceded him, his mother, Margie; father, Dewey and brother, James on June 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Debra Harold; three children, Dewey Harold (Becky), Genia Morrison (Stephen), Jason Harold (Heather); brother, Dennis Harold (Sharon) all of Powhatan; six grandchildren, Ethan, Carter, Mason, Matthew, Dalton, Lindsee...

Judy Ann Chapman

Judy Ann Chapman

May 28, 2017

Judy A. Chapman, 71, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord May 28, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn R. Johnson (George) of Amelia; five brothers, Kenny Allen (Bobbi), Frank Allen, Wayne Allen all of Chesterfield, Fred Allen of Richmond, Jim Allen of Mathews; three grandchildren, Damien Johnson (Lisha Yang), Jennifer Johnson, Jessica Shephard; four great grandchildren,...

Frances B. "Fran"  Gwaltney

Frances B. "Fran" Gwaltney

May 26, 2017

Frances B. "Fran" Gwaltney, 85, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 26, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Waitsell "Gene" Gwaltney; four children, Robert, Keith, Brendan, Jennifer; two brothers, Terry Blankenship, Ray Blankenship; sister, Lois Yeatts; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Fran was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. The family will...

Freeman McKinley Agnor

Freeman McKinley Agnor

May 22, 2017

Freeman McKinley Agnor, 89, of Powhatan, widower of Ivadean Agnor, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2017. He is survived by one son, Michael Agnor (Kathy) of Powhatan; stepchildren, Connie Buchwald, Timothy Flournoy. Freeman was a Army Veteran and retired from U.S Tobacco. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, Powhatan. The family will receive friends...

Barbara Ann Bradley

Barbara Ann Bradley

May 14, 2017

Barbara Ann Terry Bradley, of Amelia, 64, loving mother, grandmother and friend went home to the Lord May 14, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Rose Terry and a 1971 graduate of J.R. Tucker High School. She is survived by the father of her three children, Dan Bradley of Powhatan; children, Julie Lee of South Carolina,...

Bessie Ann Clay

Bessie Ann Clay

May 13, 2017

Bessie Ann Clay, 72, of Powhatan, widow of Jerry A. Clay, passed away May 13, 2017. She is survived by daughters, Lisa C. Parks (Tim) , Lois C. Vogle both of Chesterfield; two brothers, Gene Stump (Marion) of Florida, Frank Stump (Marsha) of W. Virginia; sister, Barbara Poole (Jim) of Mechanicsville; two grandchildren, Taylor Parks (Hannah) and Sarah Parks. The...

Mary Lou  Bradbury

Mary Lou Bradbury

May 12, 2017

Mary Lou Bradbury, 78, of Powhatan, passed away May 12, 2017. She is survived by her brothers, Charles W. "Buddy" Bradbury, Jr., Bobby Bradbury (Theresia) all of Powhatan; devoted friend, Helen Smith; three nieces, Sheila, Ashten (Joe), Hayden; four nephews, Lee, Daniel, Cameron and Charlie Michael. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett &...

William  George Jurca

William George Jurca

May 10, 2017

William G. Jurca, 87, of Powhatan, separated this life on May 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stella Jurca; brothers, John, Thomas, Joseph, Robert; sisters; Ruth Johnston and Margaret Oblak. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Lee Jurca; four children, William G. Jurca, Jr. (Kathy) of Texas, Cheryl Ingraham (Ike)...

Inez U. Short

Inez U. Short

May 7, 2017

Inez U. Short, 93, of Powhatan, widow of Dock Short, passed away May 7, 2017. She is survived by her son, Donald Short (Carolyn) of Powhatan; one brother, Hibbert Matney of Dillwyn; three sisters, Lenora Thanos of Maryland, Carrie Woosley, Albirta Lowe both of Ohio; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to...

Dolly  Smith Duling

Dolly Smith Duling

May 5, 2017

Dolly S. Duling, 86, of Cartersville, widow of Clarence M. Duling, Jr., passed away May 5, 2017. She is survived by her three children, Thomas M. Duling of Springfield, Linda D. Cole of Texas, Stephen W. Duling of Ohio; one brother, four sisters, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017 at...

Ronnie "R.D." Dixon

Ronnie "R.D." Dixon

Apr 30, 2017

Ronnie "R.D." Dixon, 59, of Powhatan, passed away April 30, 2017. He is survived by his brother, Gregory Dixon of Chesapeake and many devoted friends. R.D. was a member of Tidewater Retriever Club, Black Widow Hunt Club and graduated from Midlothian High School. Services private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com