Obituaries
Jon Heath Betts
Jul 28, 2023
Jon Heath Betts died on Friday, July 28, 2023. Jon was born in Richmond, VA on April 9, 1938, the second of two sons of Arnold W. Betts and Emily Orschel.
Jon graduated from Benedictine High School in 1956 and attended Virginia Tech (then VPI) for his undergraduate degree. Jon joined the first cohort of the US Peace Corps...
William Christopher Cook
Jul 26, 2023
William Christopher Cook (Cookie) passed away July 26, suddenly. He is survived by his parents, Billy and Vickie Cook; Brother Ethan Cook; Grandparents Ellis and Barbara Cook, all of Powhatan. William is preceded in death by his grandparents James Monroe Cook and Norma Jean Cook. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Christopher made many friends through his car...
Roy Lou Stowers
Jul 25, 2023
Roy Lou Stowers, 85, of Chesterfield County, VA and Fort Myers, FL, passed away July 25, 2023 at the Bon Secours Community Hospice House. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Murrell and Alberta Stowers; siblings, Alma Hill, Rondel Stowers, and Lewis Stowers. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Johanna Stowers; children, Daniel P. Stowers (Melissa)...
Susie McCracken
Jul 6, 2023
Susie McCracken, 55 of Powhatan, passed away Friday July 6, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Mike McCracken; brother, Tony Beatty; sister, Patty Cloud. Susie was a very loving wife and person and she will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held, Thursday July 13th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Bennett & Barden...
Nannie Estelle Davis
Jul 5, 2023
Estelle Amos Davis, 98, got her wings and went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was the widow of Walter B. Davis, Jr. She is survived by her children, Walter "Danny" B. Davis, III (Mary Ann), Deborah "Debbie" Elam(Nick); sister, Betty Motley; brother, Doug Amos; and numerous other family and friends. Estelle was a former president...
Ray Wilburn Stinson
Jun 30, 2023
Ray W. Stinson, 70, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023 in Powhatan County, VA, where he was born and spent the majority of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Inez B. Stinson; brothers, Arthur "A.C." Emerson, Jr., and Franklin "Winky" Emerson; and sister, Florence Long. He is survived by...
Katherine Jones Grim
Jun 25, 2023
Katherine Jones Grim, 85, left this earth on Sunday to reunite with her beloved husband, Joseph M. Grim, Jr. gone for these past twenty years. She was born to Walter T. Jones and Thelma Jones. She was preceded in death by her brother, Walter "Buck" Jones Jr. and sister, Irene Fisher. Katherine lived in Richmond since 1976 but was born...
Dennis E. Brown
Jun 22, 2023
Dennis E. Brown, July 11,1955 to June 22,2023, known to many as Si, passed away at his home after his battle with cancer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, worked all over the great USA and meeting numerous friends along the way. You can truly say... He lived life! A lover of music and talented to no end! There wasn't anything he...
RAYMOND EDWARD MELTON
Jun 17, 2023
Melton, Raymond Edward, Jr., 66, from Powhatan, currently residing in Chesterfield, Virginia, passed away on June 17, 2023, after a short stay at Laurels of Bon Air Nursing Home, where he was staying for rehabilitation. Raymond was born on January 7, 1957, to Raymond Edward Melton, Sr. and Julia McFarland Melton, both of whom preceded him in death. He...
Patricia Ball Harrison Cox
Jun 15, 2023
Patricia Ball Harrison Cox, known to her loved ones as Tricia, passed away on June 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78 in Chesterfield County. She was born on May 14, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia. Patricia was a kind, giving and stylish individual who had a way with words.
Patricia had a passion for...
Alfred Quinten Parker, Jr.
Jun 7, 2023
Alfred Quinten Parker Jr., 79 of Colombia, Va., passed suddenly June 7, 2023. He is
survived by his wife of 59 years, Juanita Parker; daughter Joette Parker Covington,
and son Alfred Quinten Parker III(Nancy); grandchildren Mackenzie Leigh Parker,
Taylor Nicole Parker, Garrett Woods Covington, Lucas McCoy Covington, and Alexander
Quinten Parker. Quinten retired from Dominion Power in 2009 from...
Irene Elizabeth Marshall
Jun 6, 2023
Irene Elizabeth Marshall, 101, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. "Pete" Marshall and great-grandson, Andrew McKee. She is survived by her children, Evelyn C. Wright, Edna Ruth Burcham, Jerry R. Marshall (Nancy), Janet M. Powers, Linda M. Thompson (Jack), Rickey L. Marshall (Cathy); 16 grandchildren;...
William David Cable, Jr.
May 28, 2023
William "Buster" David Cable Jr passed away May 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Pete" Cable Sr and V Mary Andrews Cable. He is survived by his devoted companion of 39 years, Wanda Williamson; his sons, Mike Cable Sr (Donna) and Jonathan Cable (Kelli); step daughters, Angela Clarke and Sandy Robbins; grandchildren, Mike Cable Jr...
Sam A. Tatum
May 26, 2023
Sam A Tatum 85, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 26 2023. He is survived by his wife Barbara Tatum; children Dennis Tatum (Tammy), Dinah Tatum (Chris) and Glenn Tatum; grandchildren Ashley Tatum (Jamie), Billy Tatum (Leyla), Samantha Anderson (Tyler) and Dale Tatum; great granddaughter Bexlei Tatum and one sister Hazel Johnson. Sam started his...
Lewis A. Dickerson
May 25, 2023
Lewis A Dickerson, 71, after surviving two rounds of cancer, departed this life on May 25, 2023, of pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eleanor Dickerson; his brother Norman Dickerson; and two special sisters-in-law, Elaine Bodenhamer and Mary Margaret Dickerson; special uncle Ras Dickerson; special aunt Doris Dickerson; and great nephew "Baby Lewis". He is...
Patricia Morris Condrey
May 23, 2023
Patricia "Patsy" Morris Condrey, 82, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Condrey; brother, A.W. "Buck" Morris, Jr. Patsy is survived by her daughters, Susan C. Reynolds (Tim), Sharon C. Wingo (Ben); son, Stuart W. Condrey, all of Powhatan; grandchildren, Kevin...
James Alfred Edwards
May 18, 2023
Edwards, James Alfred (“Jimy”), of Powhatan, passed away May 18, 2023, in the company of loved ones. He was preceded by his parents, Carl and Mavis Edwards, and brother, Ronnie Edwards. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Loyce; son, Andrew (Keeli) of Midlothian, and beloved grandchildren, Liam, Franklin, and Emmeline.
Jimy worked as an electrician before...
Charlotte Bass Williams
May 16, 2023
Charlotte “Peggy” Bass Williams of Cartersville, age 76, passed peacefully on May 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Vernon Williams and her twin brother, Walter “Ned” Bass. She is survived by her children, Barron Williams (Ollie) and Charlotte Muscat (Gill), both of Powhatan; grandchildren Braden (Sara Beth), of Cartersville; Emi Williams, of Cartersville;...
Betty L. Welch
May 12, 2023
Betty L Welch, 91 of Powhatan VA passed away May 12, 2023. She was born in Athens AL, daughter of the late Elmer W Davis Sr and Florence R Brightwell.She leaves to cherish her memory 3 daughters, Gwen Welch of Sophia NC, Charlene Williams of Cumberland VA and Melissa Welch of Powhatan VA; Seven grandchildren: Jai Welch, Ray Morris (Megan),...
Ryan Austin Howell
May 10, 2023
Ryan Austin Howell, “Bubba”, departed this life unexpectedly on May 10, 2023, in Richmond, VA; near his home at the age of 28. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden and untimely death.
Our beloved Ryan was born on June 28,1994, to Jennifer Londeree and Christopher Howell. Ryan grew up in his Powhatan home as the eldest of...
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