Obituaries

Zachary Scott  Case

Zachary Scott Case

Feb 22, 2016

The family of Zachary Scott Case of Chesterfield, Virginia wish to express their gratitude for the honor of his life. Zach is survived by his parents Amy and Mark Case, his brother Jared Case, and his sister Katherine (Katie) Case. Their devotion to Zach was evident to all who knew them. He was greeted in heaven by his grandfather Malcolm...

James A. "Jim" Barr

James A. "Jim" Barr

Feb 17, 2016

James A. "Jim" Barr, 75, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord, February 17, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet Johnson Barr; three children, Steven Barr (Myrna), Lori Lambert, Scott Barr all of Powhatan; two brothers, Eugene Barr of North Carolina, Gary Barr of Connecticut; six grandchildren, Dylan, Katelyn, Christopher, Dalton, Evan and Nathan....

Ethel K. Denton

Ethel K. Denton

Feb 15, 2016

Ethel K. Denton, 89, of Cumberland, passed away February 15, 2016. She is survived by her husband, A. David Denton; two daughters, Sheree Denton, Alice Haglaund; son, Alan Strbavy; two sisters, Willie Wagner, Bertha Daughter; two brothers, Robert Wise, Joe Wise; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Denton was the founder of Girl Scout Troop 126 in Va. Beach,...

Margaret Flippen Ball

Margaret Flippen Ball

Feb 13, 2016

Margaret Flippen Ball, 89, of Powhatan, died February 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar W. Ball, Jr.; sisters, Lucile F. Brown, Edith F. Rhodes; brother, Rosser N. "Flip" Flippen. She is survived by her children, Wesley A. Ball of Richmond, Betty B. Bowman (Joseph) of Midlothian; one step grandson, Justin A. Bowman; nieces and nephews....

Peggy J. Clark

Peggy J. Clark

Feb 7, 2016

Peggy J. Clark, 67, of Powhatan, formerly of Illinois, died February 7, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Clinton G. Tull, Trevor K. Tull both of Illinois; four brothers, Jack Clark, Andy Clark, Jr., David Clark, Robert Clark; three sisters, Frankie Hatcher, Bobbi "Cookie Gills, Nancy Klements and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to...

John J. Prendergast

John J. Prendergast

Feb 6, 2016

John J. Prendergast, 81, of Powhatan, passed away February 6, 2016. He is survived by wife, Ellen M. Prendergast; children, Jay F. Prendergast (Heather) of Henrico, Mary Prendergast of California, Katie Willis (Preston) of Hanover, Patrick Prendergast of Woodbridge, Ellen Kennedy (David) of Washington; step daughters, Catherine Fierro (Joseph) of New York; Linda Hensley (Darrell) of Massanutten; fourteen grandchildren and...

Robert A. Palmore

Robert A. Palmore

Feb 6, 2016

Robert A. "Bobby" Palmore, 86, of Powhatan, widower of Virda Palmore, passed away February 6, 2016. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Eleanor Palmore; one daughter, Tammy Cook (Elmore) of Powhatan; four step children, Vada, Roger, Diane, Judy; one sister Mildred Webb of Midlothian; one brother, Ellis Palmore of Powhatan; one granddaughter, Leslie Boykin (Jason); two great...

Albert Wilson Seamster

Albert Wilson Seamster

Feb 2, 2016

Albert W. Seamster, 89, of Midlothian, widower of Susie Adams Seamster, passed away February 2, 2016. Albert was born Nov. 13, 1926 in Clover, Va. to the late Sig S. and Carrie Williams Seamster. He served in the Army during WWII and was a life member of American Legion Post 186 and a member of VFW 1426. He is survived...

William Thomas Martin

William Thomas Martin

Feb 1, 2016

William T. "Billy" Martin, 95, of Powhatan, widower of Pauline Kramer Martin, died February 1, 2016. He is survived by one daughter, Barbara Childress (David) of Chesterfield; two sons, Tommy Martin (Faye) of Midlothian, Raymond Martin of Powhatan; one sister, Mary Martin of Cumberland; seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Deborah B. Zebrowski

Deborah B. Zebrowski

Jan 21, 2016

Deborah B. Zebrowski, 64, of Powhatan, passed away on Jaunuary 21, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Gary; children, Mel (Angie), Katy, Jake; her mother, Dona; mother-in-law, Jeanette; grandchildren, Kaden, Kyla, and Lilia. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made...

Dennis K. Ryan

Dennis K. Ryan

Jan 17, 2016

62, of Powhatan, died Sunday January 17, 2016. He is survived by his son, Jason Ryan (Rosie); two sisters, Teresia Neece, Kathy Starnes and step brother, Glenn Ryan. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8pm in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt 60), Powhatan. Services Private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com Visitation:...

John Henry Mullins Jr

John Henry Mullins Jr

Jan 16, 2016

John Henry Mullins, Jr. (Popaw to most) left the cares of this world behind on Saturday, January 16, 2016. John Henry was born in Jolo, West Virginia on June 18, 1923 to the late John Henry Mullins, Sr. and the late Pricy Rife. He is a Navy Veteran of WWII. In 1945 he married the love of his life, Bernice...

Kenneth Elbert NeSmith

Kenneth Elbert NeSmith

Jan 14, 2016

85, of Powhatan departed this life on January 14, 2016. He was the last surviving child of George M. & Nora F. NeSmith of Ochlocknee, GA. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Ann Dow NeSmith; son K. Lee NeSmith; daughter Susie N. Bucher, (Rick); Grandchildren Megan Bartlett (Josh), Mark NeSmith (Katherine); two great grandsons Liam, Hayden and...

Lois Adele Lewis

Lois Adele Lewis

Jan 12, 2016

Lois A. Lewis, 94, of Chesterfield, formerly of Del Rio, Texas, passed away January 12, 2016. She is survived by two sons, Mark Ivey Lewis (Sharon) of Powhatan, Lance Joseph Lewis of Illinois; one daughter, Kimra A. Green (Jeffrey) of Midlothian; six grandchildren, Chrystal, Stephanie, Lindsey, Weslie, Samantha, Kelcie; four great grandchildren, Owen, Ella, Luca and Easton. The family will...

Ellsworth B. "Brud" West

Ellsworth B. "Brud" West

Jan 12, 2016

Ellsworth B. "Brud" West, 91, of Moseley, died peacefully in his home on January 12, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois A. West; two daughters, Anne Johnson (Donald) and Faye Decker (Gene); four grandchildren, Morgan Decker, Quinton Johnson (Bridgette), Rachel Decker and Wyatt Johnson (Brittany); three brothers, W.L. West of Chesterfield, Norman M. West...

Marcee Martyak Adams

Marcee Martyak Adams

Jan 4, 2016

Marcee Martyak Adams, AFSP, 50, of Powhatan died January 4, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Steve Adams; daughter, Amanda Seymore of Powhatan; mother, Theresa Martyak of Ashville, Pa.; brothers, Shawn Martyak (Wendy) of Maryland, Scott Martyak of Cresson, Pa., Joel Martyak (Sherry) of Patton, Pa.; four devoted companions, Gizmo, Lily, Dahlia, Levi and many nieces and nephews. Marcee...

Susan Freese Jennings

Susan Freese Jennings

Jan 1, 2016

63, of Chesterfield, passed away on January 01, 2016. She is survived by her son, Johnathan Jennings (Ashley) of Goochland and daughter, Erin Sumner (Danielle) of Chesterfield; brother, Jock Freese of Virginia Beach; sister, Marj Steinke of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Grace and Dylan Jennings. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Bennett...

Elmore E. "Moe" Stoll

Elmore E. "Moe" Stoll

Dec 31, 2015

Elmore E. "Moe" Stoll, 85, of Richmond, died December 31, 2015. He is survived by his daughters, Christy Elliott, Debra Herrsche (Ron), Lori Crockett, Kimberly Faris (Matt); sister, Frances Morgan; 7 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nephew, Cliff; brother in law, Joe Clay Worsham and all his extended family and friends from C&P Telephone where he retired after 36 years of...

Rachel Huffman Neblett

Rachel Huffman Neblett

Dec 26, 2015

Rachel H. Neblett, 86, of Chesterfield, widow of Norman S. Neblett, passed away December 26, 2015. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey, Michael (Julie), Thomas (Jennifer); step children, Sharon Hamlet (Thomas), Sterling Neblett, Jr. (Cynthia); one brother, Dee Huffman; nine grandchildren, Justin, Jessica, Ali, Andrew, Jonathan, Austin, Lory, Chris, Caitlin; five great grandchildren, Holden, Lilyanna, Cole, Owen and Casimira....

Alice Redford White

Alice Redford White

Dec 20, 2015

Alice R. White, 75, of Chester, formerly of Powhatan, widow of Earl D. White, passed away December 20, 2015. She is survived by her children, Joyce Roop, John White, Barbara Simmons, Laura Holder, Brenda White; sister, Mary Ann Morris; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 to 11 am in the Powhatan Mennonite...