Obituaries

Harold Douglas Jones

Harold Douglas Jones

Jul 9, 2014

Harold Douglas Jones, 87, of Powhatan, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Harold was a beloved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Jones; daughters, Wanda Kennedy (John), Cindy Hazelwood (Steve), Connie Gentry (Barry), Sherry Collins...

Kenny Martin

Kenny Martin

Jul 7, 2014

59, of Powhatan, died July 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Martin; son, Travis Martin of Tennessee; mother, Annie Belle Martin of Powhatan; brothers, David "Gene" Martin of Powhatan, Donnie Martin of Chester; granddaughter, Ashlynn. A gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday 4 pm at his home. Service: 4:00 pm Thursday July 10, 2014...

Thomas Earl "Tom" Lanning

Thomas Earl "Tom" Lanning

Jul 3, 2014

Thomas E. "Tom" Lanning, 70, of Cumberland, died July 3, 2014. He is survived by his devoted companion, Shirley Smith; children, Vicki Reynolds of Beaverdam, Ammi Hindman of Louisa; siblings, Robert, Shirley, Leroy, Debra; grandsons, Cody, Jake, Rowan. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Friends of...

Sebastian Charles ���Seb�� SISTI

Sebastian Charles ���Seb�� SISTI

Jun 28, 2014

90, of Powhatan, died June 28th, 2014 in Henrico, VA. Sebastian was born on December 12, 1923 in Jersey City, New Jersey. His mother, Antonia Sisti, was born in Torre le Nocelle, Italy. His father, Antonio Sisti, born in Potenza, Italy, was a barber who died when Sebastian was eight years old. Despite his humble beginnings and early personal tragedies,...

Curtis D. Crittenden

Curtis D. Crittenden

Jun 24, 2014

79, of Powhatan, formerly of Texas, died June 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Susan Crittenden; daughters, Cindy C. Harden (Dennis) of Powhatan, Terri L. Crittenden of Texas; son-in-law, Rick Smith; grandchildren, Lea Cochrane (Andrew), Sherise Jefferson, Emily Kraft, Dylan Kennedy, Katelyn Kraft, Trevor Harden, Nicholai Smith, Christopher Harden, Kailhla Corn, Shannon Harden, Megan and Elizabeth Crittenden; great...

Tony Dunivan

Tony Dunivan

Jun 13, 2014

Clyde Anthony "Tony" Dunivan, 55, of Powhatan, died June 13, 2014. He is survived by his daughter, Kendall Dunivan of Midlothian; brothers, Jerry Dunivan of Chesterfield, Michael Dunivan, Ricky Dunivan, both of Powhatan; sisters, Joan Donovan of Powhatan, Odell Donovan of Louisa, Yvonne Ferguson, Judy King, both of Powhatan; granddaughter, Ava Jacobs; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive...

Cletus M. "C.P." Page, III

Cletus M. "C.P." Page, III

Jun 10, 2014

Cletus M. "C.P." Page, III, 37, of Powhatan, passed away June 10, 2014. He is survived by his life partner, Steve Walker; two children, Aleysha Hall of Appomattox, Holden Puegh of Powhatan; mothers, Linda Page and Laurie Banes; sister, Nicole Kady of Georgia; brother, Gary Casteel of Aylett and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive...

James Madison Whitlock

James Madison Whitlock

Jun 10, 2014

passed away on June 10, 2014 in Diamond, MO at the age of 67, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Madison was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, April 23, 1947 to parents, Julian Melvin Whitlock and Evelyn Maxey Whitlock. He graduated from Huguenot Academy in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Army where he served in...

Patricia T. Miller

Patricia T. Miller

Jun 8, 2014

Patricia T. Miller, 83, died June 8. 2014 at Trinity Mission Nursing Home.Pat was born October 16, 1930 in Blanchester, Ohio to the late George H. and Thelma Barclay Tevault. She grew up in Evansville, Indiana and after graduating from high school, she graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School. There she met the returning Korean War veteran, Gordon Ransone Miller...

J. Frances Wallace

J. Frances Wallace

Jun 7, 2014

J. Frances Wallace, 85, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully in her home June 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Al H. Wallace; three sons, Larry Wallace (Bettie Jayne), Frank Wallace (Debbie), John Wallace (Susan); five grandchildren, Jennifer B. Reynolds (Shaun), Chris Wallace (Christine), Nick Wallace, Kathleen Wallace, Benjamin Wallace; five great grandchildren, Gage Reynolds, Josephine...

Nancy L. Miller

Nancy L. Miller

Jun 6, 2014

Nancy L. Miller, 69, of Skinquarter, died June 6, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Ron Miller; three children, Crystle Shirley, Gary Plummer, David Miller; brother, Mike Grindstaf; two sisters, Linda Wright, Tammy Towler; two grandchildren, Avery Elizabeth Shirley and Robert Miller. Funeral services private. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

Reverend Leonard Charles Vimpeny

Reverend Leonard Charles Vimpeny

May 31, 2014

Reverend Leonard Charles Vimpeny, age 87, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Edna Marie Huband Vimpeny: four daughters and sons-in-law; Rebecca and Kenneth Hatcher of Powhatan, Ann and Gene Hatcher of Powhatan, Lynn and Frank Higgs of Fredericksburg, and Dr. Virginia and Brian Lewis...

Howard E. Clark

Howard E. Clark

May 28, 2014

Howard E. Clark, 80, of Powhatan, died May 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Betty W. Clark; two sons, Dale Clark of Powhatan, Kenny Clark of Cumberland; two sisters, Asterie Holt of Powhatan, Mamie Palmer of Oklahoma; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at the Bennett &...

Carol A. Doyle

Carol A. Doyle

May 18, 2014

Carol A. Doyle, 74, of Powhatan, assumed her new role as Guardian Angel on May 18, 2014. She is survived by her husband James Doyle, her high school sweetheart; her children, grandchildren and many loving friends. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8pm in the Parrish Hall of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 2245 Huguenot Trail Rd. Powhatan,...

Francis E. "Butch" Hatch, Sr.

Francis E. "Butch" Hatch, Sr.

May 16, 2014

Francis E. "Butch" Hatch, Sr., 67, of Powhatan, died May 16, 2014. He is survived by four children, Francis E. Hatch, Jr. of Wisconsin, Randy W. Hatch, Cami Allen both of Dinwiddie, Xeres E. Burton of Las Vegas; eleven grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony Ray, Austin and Blake Hatch, Evan and Ariana Burton, Garrett Allen, Sierra and Gavin Beveridge, Holden and Taylor...

Archibald C. "A.C."  Frame, Jr.

Archibald C. "A.C." Frame, Jr.

May 15, 2014

Archibald C. "A.C." Frame, Jr. 82, of Midlothian, went to be with the Lord May 15, 2014, with his family and friends by his side. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josephine "Jo" Frame; daughter, Peggy Frame of Indiana; son, Paul Frame (Sandra) of Midlothian; grandchildren, Zachary, Jacob, Emily; sister, Dean Tinsley of Amherst; many nieces and...

James Edmon Johnson

James Edmon Johnson

May 9, 2014

James E. Johnson, 83, of Midlothian, passed away peacefully May 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Lola Collins Johnson; two sons, James E. Johnson, Jr. of Florida, J. Michael Johnson of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his six brothers and one sister. James grew up in Arkansas then served in the U.S. Army before starting his...

Roger "Wayne" Franklin

Roger "Wayne" Franklin

May 7, 2014

75, of Powhatan, died May 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shelva J. Franklin; children, Russell W. Franklin (Cathy) of Powhatan, Debbie F. Giella (Brian) of Amelia, Roger L. Franklin (Jeanne) of Powhatan; sister, Betty Merricks (Bobby) of Alta Vista; sister-in-law, Gladys Franklin of Evergreen; grandsons, Russ (Mary), Nicholas (Amanda), David, Deven, Brandon, Jonathan, Gabriel...

Angelo P. "Chubby" Meluso

Angelo P. "Chubby" Meluso

Apr 30, 2014

Angelo P. "Chubby" Meluso, 94, of Powhatan, a WWII veteran, member of Knights of Columbus and a beloved member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, passed away April 30, 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Joanne D'Esposito (Anthony), Annette Caughorn; son, Thomas Meluso (Lori Kanaly); five grandchildren, Susan, Mike, Kevin, Devin, Nicole and six great grandchildren. A memorial service...

Ola B. Arthur

Ola B. Arthur

Apr 29, 2014

Ola B. Arthur, 92, of Farmville, went to be with the Lord April 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Howard John Arthur; grandson, Howard Arthur, Jr.; twin sister, Lola Gentry. She is survived by her children, Howard R. Arthur, Sr. (Nancy) of Farmville, James R. Arthur (Lois) of Columbia, Donald L. Arthur (Charlene)...