Obituaries
Franklin M. Short, Sr.
Aug 3, 2015
Frank M. Short, Sr., 71, of Powhatan, was sent home by God to be with his wife Shirley August 3, 2015. He is survived by his children, Cathy Hamilton, Lisa Lafoon (Paul), Peggy Stroud (Kevin) all of Powhatan, Frankie Short, Jr. (Rachel) of Texas; two brothers, Mose Short (Hattie) of Amelia, Basel Bales (Brenda) of W. Va. ; 10 grandchildren...
Hunter C. Jones
Jul 31, 2015
Hunter C. Jones, 72, of Henrico, formerly of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Friday July 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Dale Wicker Jones; daughter, Jennifer Worley-Johnson (Andrew) of Chesterfield; step son, Tom Lewis, Jr. (Ginger) of Powhatan and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stuart and Polly Jones and one sister...
Marjorie Holmann Fletcher
Jul 30, 2015
Marjorie H. Fletcher, 91, of Powhatan, formerly of Apex, N.C., went to be with Jesus July 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Tully M. Fletcher, Jr.. She was the beloved mother of two daughters, Sherry F. Edwards and Marjorie Hardison both of Powhatan; a son, Phillip S. Fletcher of Durham, N.C., 15 grandchildren and 10 great...
Mary Wakefield Adams
Jul 28, 2015
Mary W. Adams, 72, of Powhatan, died July 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Henry C. "Bubba" Adams, Jr.; four sons, Henry "Clay" Adams, III (Erica) of Amelia, Steven B. Adams (Marcee), David S. Adams (Sherry), Mark J. Adams (Sherry) all of Powhatan; one sister, Pat Adams (Robert) of Cumberland; 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family...
Anthony Walter Jardine
Jul 25, 2015
The good Lord took, Anthony Walter Jardine, Sr, 82, of Powhatan, home on July 25, 2015 under the watchful eye of family. Anthony was preceded in death by his loving mother, Virginia Emory and her husband Preston Emory. Daddy (Anthony) shared many of life's lessons appreciating the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, an ocean breeze, cooking and family gatherings. Some...
Harold E. "Buck" Gordon
Jul 24, 2015
Age 76, of Powhatan, died July 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Tony Gordon (Amy), Ricky Gordon (Geneva); daughters, Laura Hayward (Rick), Donna Lodge (James McNeal); devoted and loving sister, Lula Hair; ten grandchildren and a host of special nieces, nephews, and friends that have been there to help him and his family over the last...
Dorothy Davis Irving Runion
Jul 21, 2015
Dorothy Davis Irving Runion, 93, of Cumberland, widow of Neil Irving, Sr. and Ernest Runion, died July 21, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Irving Baldwin (Tim) of Cumberland; three sisters,Virginia, Lucille, Lilburne; six brothers, Luther, Gene, Cecil, Floyd, Earl, Jerry; five grandchildren, five great-granchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son,...
Michael Gene Lersch
Jul 16, 2015
Michael Gene Lersch, 58, of Powhatan, died suddenly July 16 while visiting family in Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary, and his mother Shirley. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and daughter Heidi (with spouse Angel and children Hunter and Juniper), sons Peter and James, and daughter Kelly (with spouse Ryan), and by father and...
Jewell Marilyn Alrick Paine
Jul 11, 2015
Jewell M. Paine, 91, of Chesterfield, passed away July 11, 2015. She is survived by husband, Jay H. Paine, Sr.; one son, Jay Paine, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Christine Paine; grandson, James Paine (Susan). Memorial services will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Online condolences may be made...
Stephen A. Gillenwater
Jul 10, 2015
Stephen A. Gillenwater, 46, of Powhatan, died July 10, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Ashley Gillenwater of W.Va., Amber Gillenwater of Powhatan; his mother, Sylvia D. Gillenwater of Powhatan; two brothers, Kyle Gillenwater, Jr. of Bridgewater and Scott Gillenwater of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...
Bonnie LLewellyn Dowdy
Jul 4, 2015
DOWDY, Bonnie Llewellyn, 66, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully and entered into her eternal rest in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born July 26, 1948 in Cumberland to the late Garland L. Dowdy and the late Lucy Martin Dowdy (Polly). Bonnie is survived by her beloved Aunt, Mary Ann Martin of Cumberland, one uncle,...
Guy Wilson Stoner
Jul 1, 2015
Guy Stoner, 65, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Sandy Stoner; children, Steve Stoner, Dennis Stoner, Shelly Stoner and Brian Stoner all of Powhatan; sisters, Jane Daily, Nancy Hill, Joyce Smith; brothers, Ben Stoner, Ricky Stoner; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Terry Stoner. The...
Frank Svedics
Jun 29, 2015
Frank Svedics, 81, of Powhatan, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., passed away June 29, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eileen Svedics; son, Jeno' Svedics (Diana) of Powhatan; daughter, Helena Homburger (Charles) of Powhatan.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in the St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2480...
Lewis Eldridge Williams Sr.
Jun 28, 2015
"Willie", Sr., 77, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, June 28, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Adkins Williams; children, Kimberly Williams Duncan of Chesterfield, Lewis E. Williams Jr. of Powhatan; sister, Sharon Lewis (Mark); nieces, Crystal Blount (Jeff), Stephanie Lewis; great-niece, Ella; and great-nephew, Owen. The family will receive friends Tuesday from...
Betty Virginia Sours
Jun 15, 2015
Betty Virginia Sours, 83, of Richmond formerly of Winchester, died June 15, 2015. She is survived by three children, Peggy Lee Kirkland (Kirk) of Ashland, Kim Sours (Judy) of Chesterfield, Sandra Shortridge (Bob) of Powhatan; sister, Jessie Figgins of Winchester; brother, Jimmy Pitcock of Glen Allen; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday 2 pm...
Mary Ann Riggan
Jun 15, 2015
Mary Ann Riggan,76, of Palmyra, formerly of Powhatan, widow of Carl Riggan, passed away June 15, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Black (Rob) of Palmyra, Robin Hendel (Paul) of Powhatan; two grandchildren, William Hendel (Ashley) of Powhatan, Carrie Hendel (Glenn) of Idaho and three great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was a lifetime member of Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad....
Dallas G. Short
Jun 14, 2015
72, of Cumberland, died June 14, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Wynn of Farmville; mother, Inez M. Short of Cumberland; brother, Donnie Short (Carolyn) of Cumberland and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Becky Godsey. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral...
Elizabeth Keller
Jun 6, 2015
Elizabeth Keller, 78, of Chesterfield, widow of Jack Keller, passed away June 6, 2015. She is survived by her children, Debi (Stephan), Steve, Kevin; two brothers, Jimmy Frayser, Clarence Frayser; one sister, Catherine Profitt; three grandchildren, Austin, Heather, Holly (Christopher); two great-grandchildren, Aiden, Corin and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Keller was a co-owner of Keller Brothers. A graveside service...
Bess Jessup-Arrington
May 20, 2015
Bess Jessup-Arrington, 104, of Powhatan, widow of Louis Lee Jessup and Lloyd Arrington, went to be with the Lord, May 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son in law, Evelyn & Sidney Stokes; her son, Rixey Jessup and her grandson Alan Stokes. She is survived by her six grandchildren, Betsy Lewis (Dave) of Powhatan, Diane...
Maria A. Bloxsom
May 19, 2015
Maria A. Bloxsom, 68, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, May 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Bloxsom; two daughters, Jennifer Braswell, Amanda Bloxsom both of Powhatan; one brother, Vinny Androsiglio of Florida and three grandchildren. Maria was a member of the Family Worship Center. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8...
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