Obituaries

Catherine Loretta Holt

Catherine Loretta Holt

Jan 2, 2013

Catherine Loretta Holt, 78, of Powhatan, widow of Theadore H. Holt, died January 2, 2013. She is survived by her life partner, Ralph Greene; one daughter, Loretta Adams; two brothers, Ray and Donnie Scott; two sisters, Dolly Brobst and Elizabeth Amos; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a devoted friend Delores Holt. The family will recieve friends Sunday from 2...

Betty Flynn Goasa

Betty Flynn Goasa

Jan 1, 2013

Betty Ann Flynn Goasa, 72, of Powhatan, died January 1, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Goasa; two daughters, Ruth Ann Leonard (William), Penny Ann Tunstall (Lawson); one son, Thomas Wade Goasa; one brother, William Flynn; two sisters, Hazel M. Jenkins, Virginia Flynn and six grandchildren. The family will recieve friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m....

Tommy Mays, Jr

Tommy Mays, Jr

Dec 27, 2012

Tommy Mays, Jr. 77, of Powhatan, son of the late Willard T. and Estelle Neidham Mays, Sr., died December 27, 2012. He is survived by his wife of many years, caregiver of fourteen years and best friend for fifty years, Dot C. Mays; three sons, Michael Mays (Debbie), Tripp Mays (Theresa), Derek O. Cornette; one sister Joyce Shagna; one brother...

Helen Crafton

Helen Crafton

Dec 27, 2012

Helen L. Crafton, 88, of Powhatan, widow of Homer J. Crafton, passed away December 27, 2012. She is survived by two step sons, Donald Crafton of Mechanicsville, Greg Crafton of Flordia and their families; her adopted family, Stuart and Judy Reynolds, and their children Lindsey, Sean Davis and Katie Reynolds all of Powhatan. A memorial service will be held Monday...

Helen Grace Nichols

Helen Grace Nichols

Dec 27, 2012

Helen Grace Nichols 95, of Powhatan, widow of H. Gray Nichols, went to be with her Lord Dec. 27, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Carol N. Cook (Allen); son, James H. Nichols (Fay); sister, Margaret Mitchell; eight grandchildren, Kenny, Kathy, Jeanie, Bruce, Lisa, Teresa, Julie, Shawn; fifteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; devoted cousin, Faith Johnson; daughter...

Jerry A. Clay

Jerry A. Clay

Dec 10, 2012

Jerry A. Clay, 71, of Powhatan, departed this life December 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Bessie Clay; daughters, Lisa Parks (Tim) and Lois Vogle; brother, John Clay; sister, Susan Davis; grandchildren, Taylor and Sarah Parks. He served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis and retired from DuPont after...

Gary Lee Kierson

Gary Lee Kierson

Dec 6, 2012

Gary Lee Kierson, 60, of Richmond, died December 6, 2012. He is survived by his son, Brandon Kierson (Rachel) of Powhatan; daughter, Brianna Kierson of New Jersey; one brother and three sisters. Services private.

Betty Kimmerling Larrick

Betty Kimmerling Larrick

Dec 5, 2012

Betty Kimmerling Larrick, 82, of Powhatan, died December 5, 2012. She is survived by two children, Lynn DeVier of South Carolina, Steve Larrick (Anne) of Powhatan; brother-in-law, Jim Starr of North Carolina; six grandchildren, Carrie, Josh (Katie), Chip (Maggie) DeVier, Bob (Grethen), Scott, Mike Larrick; one great-grandson, Simon. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm...

Oliver W. Hertzler, Jr.

Oliver W. Hertzler, Jr.

Dec 3, 2012

Oliver W. Hertzler, Jr. 68, of Powhatan, died December 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Lana W. Hertzler; son, Wendell Hertzler of Powhatan; brother, Gene Hertzler of Powhatan; sister, Judy Humphery of Waynesboro. Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Service: Private Private Visitation: Private Private

Mary Boone Richardson

Mary Boone Richardson

Dec 2, 2012

Mary Boone Richardson, 89, of Powhatan, widow of William R. Richardson, died peacefully Sunday December 2, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen R. Hauser (Tom) of Powhatan; son, Ralph S. Richardson; daughter in law, Hillary Richardson both of New Hampshire; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mary taught everyone around her to appreciate the beauty and grace found...

Clyde R. Hodge

Clyde R. Hodge

Dec 1, 2012

HODGE, Clyde R., 80, of Powhatan, died December 1, 2012. He is survived by sons, Michael Hodge of Woodbridge, Randy Hodge of Tampa, Richard Hodge of Chesapeake; brother, Steven Hodge of South Carolina; five grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday (tonight) from 6 to 8 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan...

William "Bill" Pembelton

William "Bill" Pembelton

Nov 30, 2012

William "Bill" Pembelton, 80, of Powhatan, died November 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife Opal Goff Pembelton; two sons, Ronnie W. Pembelton of Woodstock, Jeff B. Pembelton of Rhoadesville; one daughter, Linda Addison of Luray; step daughter, Lisa Coleman Smith of Chesterfield; two step sons, Jeffrey Goff, Ricky Thompson both of Cumberland; seventeen grandchildren and twenty three great...

Roscoe L. Timberlake

Roscoe L. Timberlake

Nov 30, 2012

Roscoe L. Timberlake, 95, of Powhatan, died November 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Thelma P. Timberlake; two sons, Thomas Powers(Cathy) of Sumter, S.C., Art Powers(Sally) of Hardy; one sister, Evelyn Saunders of Smithfield; five grandchildren, Wil Powers(Lindsey), Sarah Mullins(Chip), Alex Powers(Amber), Robin and Jesse Powers; two great grandchildren, Olivia and Lucas Mullins. Mr. Timberlake was a member...

Jacqueline T. Cabell

Jacqueline T. Cabell

Nov 20, 2012

Jacqueline T. "Jackie" Cabell, of Powhatan, widow of Robert G. Cabell, Jr., died peacefully on November 20, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Angie and her husband, Rich; beloved granddaughter, Jeanne; sisters, Shirley, Fran (Amos), Peggy, Dottie; brother in law, Bobby and a devoted friend, Nancy. Mrs. Cabell was preceded in death by her parents, William R. and Sadie...

John W. Nixon

John W. Nixon

Nov 16, 2012

Nixon, John W., 65, of Powhatan, died November 16, 2012. He is survived by three children and their families and one brother. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. A graveside service will be held Monday 11 am at the Powhatan Community Cemetery....

Delphia Ruth Lang

Delphia Ruth Lang

Nov 16, 2012

Lang, Ruth, 68, of Cartersville, died November 16, 2012. She is survived by her husband, James Lang; sons, James T. Lang (Sarah), Donald Lang, all of Cartersville; brothers, John Hendrix of Kentucky, Raymond Moore (Brenda), Glenn Moore, all of North Carolina; Candy Jones, whom she thought of as a grandchild; niece, Gail Nye. A memorial service will be held Saturday...

G. Brian Dintiman

G. Brian Dintiman

Nov 13, 2012

DINTIMAN, G. Brian, of Powhatan, formerly of Midlothian, VA and Nags Head, NC, beloved son, brother, uncle, and devoted friend, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Brian was born in New Haven, Ct. in 1967. He is survived by his significant other, Cheryl Yancey; father, Dr. George B. Dintiman and his wife Carol Ann Reid-Dintiman, Kill Devil Hills, NC; mother, Hilda...

Terry Stoner

Terry Stoner

Nov 10, 2012

STONER, Terry, 43, of Powhatan, died November 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Nicole S. Stoner; three sons, Josh Stoner, Jason Stoner, Justin Stoner; daughter, Jamie Stoner, all of Powhatan; step-daughter, Jessica Kennedy; parents, Guy and Sandra Stoner of Powhatan; brothers, Steve Stoner, Dennis Stoner, Bryan Stoner; sister, Shelly Marie Stoner, all of Powhatan. The family will receive...

Sidney Alan Stokes

Sidney Alan Stokes

Nov 10, 2012

STOKES, Sidney Alan, 80, of Powhatan, went to be with his Lord, November 10, 2012. He is survived by four daughters, Betsy S. Lewis of Powhatan, Diane S. Jones, of North Carolina, Amy S. Wingfield of Powhatan, Jenny S. Easter of Powhatan; sister, Ruth Boatwright of Powhatan; brother, Stuart Stokes; grandchildren, Ethan, Taylor, Lane Scott, Christian, Libby, Sidney Kate, Haven,...

Earnest Manley Moore

Earnest Manley Moore

Nov 7, 2012

Earnest Manley Moore 94, of Powhatan, died November 7, 2012. He is survived by one son, Forrest Wayne Moore (Kathy) of Powhatan; two grandsons, Jason A. Moore of Florida and Forrest W. Moore Jr. of Powhatan; four great-granchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Mr. Moore was a WWII army veteran wounded on D-Day at Normandy and received a Purple Heart. The family...