Obituaries

May 8, 2023

Christine Caroline Hicks Hauser, 96, of Chesterfield, VA, died May 8, 2023 at A Loving Heart Adult Home in Powhatan, Va.She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas C. Hauser, Sr. and her son, Robert W. Hauser. She is survived by her son, Thomas C. Hauser, Jr. (Ellen); daughter-in-law, Sandra Hauser; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a special sister in law, Jane...

May 7, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy) Hunt Morris, 59, of Cumberland, Virginia was called home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late Richard T. and Patricia S. Hunt.  Cindy is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jeffery, their two sons Brenton (Brenna) of Santa Clarita, California, and Logan (Ally) of Lynchburg, Virginia, and her brother, Kyle (Terri) of...

May 7, 2023

 

Moore, Forrest Wayne (Coonie), 80, of Powhatan, went to be with the lord at his home with his family by his side on Sunday May 7, 2023. Forrest is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Manley and Clara Rawes Moore; and Grandparents Emma and Junious Moore. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Moore; and his sons...

May 4, 2023

 Sandra Jean Hayden Liles, born October 14, 1938, had a joyful reunion in heaven with her beloved husband, Robert Conyers Liles, Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was a powerful force in a small package.  Sandi was a creative artist with her spirit quilts, loved collecting antique toys, she made friends wherever she went, and she loved her family. 

Her daughters...

May 2, 2023

Larry Wayne Painter, Sr, 77, of Powhatan, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Stuart Painter, Sr. and Vera Rivers Painter. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Painter and William Painter. 

He is survived by his children, Sherry Howell and husband, Kenneth, of Laurens,...

Apr 26, 2023

Paris, Henry Oliver, 75, passed away April 26, 2023, at home in Cartersville, Virginia. He was born on November 27, 1947, to the late Oliver and Mildred Paris in Jersey City, New Jersey. 

Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years Lois Paris; their children Melissa Newman (Doug), Jonathan Paris (Sarah), and Benjamin Paris (Charlotte); and the very proud...

Apr 21, 2023

Margaret Cosby Higham, 97, passed away April 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Higham; daughter, Lynnette Riner. She is survived by her son, Ernest and three grandchildren. Margaret drove a Chesterfield County School Bus for 24 years and was an active member of four United Methodist Churches. She volunteered at the Methodist Family Services and...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Ferebee, Thomas "Tommy" Moses Jr., 77, of Bon Air, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Wilma Ferebee Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jane; their beloved dog Harley; children, Elizabeth S. Juszkiewicz (John), Scott Garner (Julie), and Mary Willma Mustian (Wayne,...

Apr 19, 2023

 

SETTLE, Rita Mae Worley - February 26, 1942 - April 19, 2023. Heaven gained another angel on April 19, 2023. She left us after a prolonged battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband of nearly 62 years, Norman Lane Settle. She is also survived by her two sons, Norman Settle, Jr. and wife Dixie, as well as Gregory...

Apr 19, 2023

James Douglas Mitchell, also known as "Pawpaw Doug" passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on April 19, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his parents Margaret and Irvin Mitchell. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Kay Mitchell and his siblings Larry Mitchell and Gayle Rapp. His five children and their spouses Jimmy &...

Apr 18, 2023

John Micheal Wilson died unexpectedly on April 18, 2023 in Richmond Virginia at the age of 56. Living in Lynbrook, New York, John started a family at a young age. Once moving to Powhatan Virginia, John successfully ran a family business for 15+years. Many people considered John to be a hard working, customer centric mechanic. John was proceeded in death...

Apr 18, 2023

Davonne "Dee" E. Witt died unexpectedly on April 18, 2023 at the age of 49. 

Davonne is survived by her loving parents James and Joyce Witt; loving/dedicated friend, Kathy Dobrick; Brothers, Brian (Whitney), and Mark (Erin); Nieces and Nephews, Britin, Makenzie, Leah, Grace, Max, Billy, and Tucker; The loving girls she called her own: Heather (Chris and Edmund), Brittany (Erik,...

Apr 14, 2023

Apr 13, 2023

 

Laura Drucilla Bevins Stroud "Dru", 74 of Powhatan, Virginia, departed this life of April 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Dru is preceded in death by her parents William LeRoy and Laura Bevins. She is survived by her loving husband, Durwood Stroud; devoted daughter, Tracy Allen (Rodney); son Brian Stroud; three grandchildren, Brandon Stroud, Gracie Allen, Reed Allen; sister...

Apr 13, 2023

 

Dale Edwin Lewis Sr., 81, peacefully went home to his loving father on April 13, 2023 with his family by his side.

 

Born in Haywood County, NC, to his mother, Mary Elizabeth Wyatt Dalton and father Paul Revele Lewis. Dale spent most of his life in the Hampton Roads area where he met the love of his life,...

Apr 11, 2023

 

Marshall Edwin Davis, 87, of Powhatan went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Nancy Barden Davis; daughters, Jeanette Davis and Pamela Goetz (Robert); sisters, Irene Speas Wyatt and Mary Jane Dabney; and brother Jerry Lee Davis.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Dale Davis and...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Sylvia Louise Oglesby, born June 20th, 1936, originally from Chesterfield, VA, passed peacefully in her home in Powhatan, VA on April 6, 2023, at the age of 86.She is preceded in death by her husband William Oglesby and son Bob Oglesby.She is survived by her son William Oglesby Jr., grandchildren; Bobby, Jacob, and Summer Oglesby, and one great-grandson, Grayson...

Apr 4, 2023

Betty Lou Hertzler, 87, of Powhatan, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Norman Mast and Virginia Smucker Mast. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond Hertzler; and sisters, Laura Wenger and Dory Grove. 

She is survived by her son, Kevin Hertzler of Powhatan; daughter, Anita Lucas (Michael) of...

Apr 3, 2023

Tony E. Mullins, 74 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away April 3, 2023. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Judge W. Mullins & Beulah Lee Mullins; sister, Lula Bell Miller; and grandson, Dawson Michael Havens. He leaves behind 5 sisters, Ruby Gail Mullins, Dema McPeak, Cathy Sue Mullins, Marsha Bailey and Ella Swinney; 4 brothers, Blake Mullins, Patrick Mullins,...

Apr 1, 2023

Gracie Woodcock Stroud, 93 of Powhatan, Virginia, departed this life on April 1, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Allie Dewey Stroud; son, Bobby Ray Stroud; brothers, Everett, Norman, Stanley and John Woodcock; sisters, Glenis Jennings and Irene McCann.She is survived by her loving and caring son, Durwood Stroud (Dru); devoted daughter, Sandra DiRemiggio (Al); daughter in...