Obituaries

Helen B.  Toombs

Helen B. Toombs

Jun 7, 2016

Helen B. Toombs, 87, of Powhatan, widow of Harry W. Toombs, went to be with the Lord with her family at her side, June 7, 2016. She is survived by her son, Clint E. Toombs (Kathy) of Powhatan; daughters, Nita L. Thompson of Richmond, Patricia A. Weeks of Powhatan; sisters, Margaret Johnson, Iona Winston; grandchildren, Mary Coleman-Puckett (Charles), William "Bubba"...

Maggie Mae Myers

Maggie Mae Myers

Jun 4, 2016

Maggie M. Myers, 87, of Chesterfield, passed away June 4, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Carl J. Myers, Sr.; two sons, Carl J. "Petie" Myers, Jr. (Teresa), Dwayne M. Myers (Mary) both of Powhatan; two sisters, Marie, Carrie; nine grandchildren, C.J.,III, Justin, Kimberly, Joshua, Andrew, Rebeka, Bethany, Noah, Hannah; five great grandchildren, Jorden, C.J.,IV, Tyler, Caiden and Bristol....

Richard O. Parrish, Jr.

Richard O. Parrish, Jr.

Jun 4, 2016

Richard O. Parrish Jr., 77, of Louisa, son of the late Richard O. and Helen Wash Parrish, Sr., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 4,2016. He is preceded in death by daughter,Helen Small; brothers, Gerald Parrish, Roy Parrish; sister, Judy Stevens. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Analyze F. Parrish; children, Diane Littlefield (John),...

Jean Daniel

Jean Daniel

May 28, 2016

Jean Daniel, 90, of Chesterfield, passed away May 28, 2016. She is survived by her children Sandy Owens (Buck), Gary Morrison (Teresa), Susie Lynch, Linda Manuel (Bobby), Vicky Burr; son in law, Jesse Owens; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two granddogs Lou and Jingle. She is preceeded in death by her husband Claude Morrison and daughter Brenda Owens. The family will...

Ethel Foster

Ethel Foster

May 27, 2016

Foster Vern, 76, of Cartersville, formaly of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on May 27, 2016. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Little of Cartersville, Laure Penrod of Norfolk; granddaughters Christina Barrett, Amanda Baker of Norfolk and great granddaughter Emma Rose Baker. The family will receive friends Wednesday 1 to 2 pm in The Muddy Creek Baptist Church Powhatan,...

Thelma Alene Wilkinson Denoon

Thelma Alene Wilkinson Denoon

May 26, 2016

Denoon, Thelma Alene Wilkinson "Mama Noon", 90 of Powhatan, Va. died on May 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde Denoon of 62 years. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Jean and Robert Dean Cable, Sue and Randy Featherston; four grandchildren and their spouses, Christina and Vic Buisset, Dean and Linda Cable,...

Gary Cameron Featherston

Gary Cameron Featherston

May 24, 2016

Featherston, Gary Cameron, 61 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 24, 2016, with no more pain. He is survived by his siblings; Larry (Kathy), Randy (Sue), Vicki Gillenwater, Beth Jones(Rex); numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services...

Evelyn  Maxey Whitlock

Evelyn Maxey Whitlock

May 22, 2016

Evelyn Maxey Whitlock, 92, of Powhatan, widow of Julian M. Whitlock, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2016. She is survived by two sons, Richard Brackett Whitlock (Teresa) of Powhatan, Melvin Maxey Whitlock (Angela) of Nottoway; daughter in law, Diane Whitlock; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son James Madison Whitlock....

David "Wildman" Ownby

David "Wildman" Ownby

May 21, 2016

David "Wildman" Ownby, 58, of Powhatan, died Saturday May 21, 2016. He is survived by his fiancé, Tammey Church; two daughters, Sara Shaffer, Rachel Ownby both of Powhatan; step children, Richard Bingle, Christina Bingle, Jesse Bradley; his mother, Lois Taylor of Richmond; two sisters, Audrey Ownby, Janet Ownby; four grandchildren, Danielle, Duane, Lisa and Jenny. He was preceded in death...

Mary Lou Morgan

Mary Lou Morgan

May 19, 2016

Mary Lou Morgan, 75, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord May 19, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Williams of Bedford; three grandchildren she raised, Mary Florence (Jacob) of Midlothian, Heather Morgan of Blackstone, Katelyn Morgan of Powhatan; sister, Shirley Whittier of Pennsylvania; great grandchild, Chesney and a devoted friend, Sharon Morrison. The family will receive...

Doris Hogan Duffer Gilmore

Doris Hogan Duffer Gilmore

May 15, 2016

Doris Hogan Duffer Gilmore, of Powhatan, formerly of Henrico, graduated to glory May 15, 2016. She was born in Richmond February 17, 1933. Doris was a Licensed Practical Nurse from 1970 until 1995 working on the MCV burn unit and Beth Shalom Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert B. Hogan, Peggy Spivey Hogan, and husband...

John H. Proffitt

John H. Proffitt

May 10, 2016

John H. Proffitt, 89, of Powhatan, widower of Lorraine H. Proffitt and Elizabeth H. Proffitt, passed away May 10, 2016. He is survived by three children, Larry W. Proffitt (Brenda) of Powhatan, Shirley P. Elliott (Michael) of Chesterfield, Evelyn Barden (Rick) of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Jonathan Henry, Jennifer Osborne (Mike), Samantha Proffitt, Phillip Barden; three great grandchildren, Landon, Brycen and...

David A. Stroupe

David A. Stroupe

May 7, 2016

David A. Stroupe, 56, son of the late Frances A. Robinson, went to be with the Lord May 7, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Rendie Stroupe; two daughters, Kasie Delap (Matt), Alanna Stroupe; three grandchildren, Aidan, Jakob, Nolan; two step children, Sarah Moore, Josh Hughes; brother, Mark Stroupe; sister, Sherri Stroupe; aunt, Shelby Roehrick; uncle, Perry Robinson and...

Ann T. Prorock

Ann T. Prorock

May 5, 2016

Ann T. Prorock, 89, of Chesterfield, formerly of Chester, Pa., widow of Louis Jacob Prorock, daughter of the late John Grabowski and Frances Smolenska, was born into eternal rest May 5, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Bernie Ervin (Ron) of Powhatan, Fran Grizas of California; three grandchildren, David Ervin, Ronnie Ervin and Alexandra Grizas. Mrs. Prorock was the...

Nan  Dorset Llewellyn

Nan Dorset Llewellyn

May 3, 2016

Nan Llewellyn, 80, of Powhatan, beloved wife of Billy Lee Llewellyn, Sr., went to be with the Lord May 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Virginia Dorset and one granddaughter, Holly Llewellyn. She is survived her loving husband, Billy Lee Llewellyn, Sr.; three sons, Billy Lee, Jr., Michael Stanley, Franklin Thomas Llewellyn; two daughters,...

Audrey C. Worrell

Audrey C. Worrell

May 2, 2016

Audrey C. Worrell, 94, of Powhatan, widow of Ralph Worrell, passed away May 2, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Duncan of Midlothian; son, Allen Worrell of Yorktown; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60),...

James William Cox

James William Cox

Apr 30, 2016

James William Cox "Jim",80,of Powhatan, born in Buffalo, NY and raised in Carson, Va. by Ryland and Inez King, went suddenly home to his Lord April 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen who died of Leukemia. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Vivian Mitchell Cox of Emporia,Va....

Lee L. Crump

Lee L. Crump

Apr 30, 2016

Lee L. Crump, 91, of Powhatan, formerly of Tampa, Fla., passed away April 30, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy Boatwright, Jackie King; grandsons, Randy King, James Boatwright and Casey Boatwright. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am in St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Powhatan.

William E Hall

William E Hall

Apr 25, 2016

William E. "Bill" Hall, 84, of Chesterfield, formerly of Southern Shores, N.C., departed this life April 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife Merle S. Hall and sister Linda H. Dean. Bill is survived by his children, Lorraine Ganczak (Ted) of Chester, Sylvia Blick (Bob) of Florida, William Hall (Donna) of Powhatan, Randy Hall (Judy) of Powhatan;...

Ellis M. Palmore

Ellis M. Palmore

Apr 24, 2016

Ellis M. Palmore, 80, of Powhatan, son the late George and Emma Palmore, went to be with the Lord April 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Colleen D. Palmore; five children, Robert M. Palmore (Patsy), Linda Cheatham, Janet Trivett (John), David E. Palmore (Jill), Tracey Smith (Rick) all of Powhatan; one sister, Mildred Webb (H.H.)...