Obituaries

Walter Woodrow Bowman

Walter Woodrow Bowman

Jul 22, 2013

Walter Woodrow Bowman, "Goo-Goo", 76, of Powhatan, passed away July 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Mason Woodrow Bowman. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Pippin Bowman; his mother, Helen West Bowman; daughters, Cindy Mountcastle (Vonnie Hargraves), Theresa Davis; grandchildren, Greg Bowman, Trey Clarke (Jennie), Alex Hargraves (Sophie) and Mitchell Davis; four great-grandchildren, Sydney, Peyton,...

Desiree Amaia Taylor

Desiree Amaia Taylor

Jul 19, 2013

Desiree Amaia Taylor, 2, of Powhatan, went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2013. She is survived by her parents. Brittany Carter Taylor and Gabriel Taylor; maternal grandparents, John and Wendy Carter of Powhatan; paternal grandparents, Mark and Melody Taylor of Arizona; paternal great-grandparents, James and Charlotte Babcock of Powhatan, Janice Carter of Powhatan; uncle, Benjamin Taylor of...

Stephen Edmund Pyles

Stephen Edmund Pyles

Jul 12, 2013

Stephen E. Pyles, 67, widower of Lynn Pyles, of Valentines Va., formerly of Elm City, N.C. died July 12, 2013. He is survived by a daughter, Christinia Lindsey (Mike) of Powhatan, Va.; son Stephen E. Pyles, II, (Nicole) of Winterville, N.C.; sister, Carol Anne Lewis of South Carolina; five grandchildren, Hunter, Zach, Michael, Savannah and Jackson. Services private. On line...

Russell S. Johnson

Russell S. Johnson

Jul 7, 2013

Russell S. Johnson, 68, of Powhatan, died July 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Roop Johnson; parents, Henry M. & Louise Sharp Johnson; brother, Charles S. Johnson. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Stone (George) of Charlottesville; one sister, Jean Warren (Otha) of Arkansas; three brothers, Price Johnson (Ruth) of Powhatan, Kenneth Johnson (Charlotte)...

Emuel V. "Slim" Buisset

Emuel V. "Slim" Buisset

Jul 2, 2013

Emuel V. "Slim" Buisset, 88, of Lancaster, died July 2, 2013. He is survived by daughter, Sandra Armstrong (Jack) of Chesterfield; son, Emuel Victor Buisset, Jr. (Christina) of Powhatan; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetic Association. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2pm in the Bennett...

Charles Edward "Charlie" Newton

Charles Edward "Charlie" Newton

Jul 2, 2013

Charles Edward "Charlie" Newton, 73, of Powhatan, went home July 2, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Gail Brooke Newton; five children and their families: daughter, Denise Hatcher, her son, Garrett Hatcher, both of Powhatan; son, David Newton and his wife, Cathy, of Chesterfield and their children, Dustin Newton (Elizabeth) of Alexandria, Chad Newton of Harrisonburg; daughter, Dara...

James F. Lassiter

James F. Lassiter

Jun 27, 2013

James F. Lassiter, 79, of Powhatan, went home to be with his loving wife, Elsie N. Sheives-Lassiter on June 27, 2013. He is survived by his children, Wayne Lassiter of Powhatan, Donna King (Drew) of Chesterfield, Wanda Powers (Porky) of Powhatan; sisters, Virginia Hartley and Myrtle Riggsby, both of Mineral; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Lassiter was an...

Helen Peyton Bowles

Helen Peyton Bowles

Jun 18, 2013

Helen Peyton Bowles, 87, of Cartersville, widow of Russell Bowles, went to be with our Lord Jesus on June 18, 2013. She devoted her life to Christ and her family. She is survived by her children, Russell Lewis Bowles, Gladys Preas (Noland), Catherine Kirkland (James), Frances Lawson, Judy Lawson (Phil), Joyce Davila (Oscar); grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great-grandson and...

Richard Bradford "Dick" Rabon

Richard Bradford "Dick" Rabon

Jun 17, 2013

Richard Bradford "Dick" Rabon, 68, of Powhatan, died peacefully at home with his family around him, June 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gladys Carter Rabon who he adored; daughters, Lisa & David Davis of North Carolina, Carla & Ray Crump of Powhatan; mother, Letha Rabon; granddaughters, Mary Beth Chappell, Megan, Hannah and Rebekah Crump,...

James H. "Jimmy" Reames

James H. "Jimmy" Reames

Jun 14, 2013

James H. "Jimmy" Reames, 71, of Powhatan, died June 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette C. Reames; daughter, Jenifer R. Hughes and her husband, Eric and their Child Cullen Thomas Hughes of Powhatan; brother, Russell Reames and his wife, Bonnie of York . The family will receive friends Sunday (today) from 2 to 4pm and 6 to...

Ella Corrine Meadows

Ella Corrine Meadows

Jun 5, 2013

Ella Corrine Meadows, born June 26, 2012, passed through this world and left us far to quickly on June 5, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Stephen and Tiffany; brother, Brendan; sisters, Georgia, Lila; grandparents, Gerry and Carol Orndorff and Patty Meadows; great-grandmother, Ethel Meadows; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins as well as her caregiver, Ciera Jenkins....

Shirley Barlow Minter

Shirley Barlow Minter

Jun 4, 2013

Shirley Barlow Minter, 72, of Powhatan, went to be with her Lord June 4, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy L. Minter; son, Roger Minter (Tessa) of Powhatan; daughter, Tina Platz (Bobby) of Blue Ridge; sisters, Dot Bullock of Mechanicsville, Iola Utz (Ken) of Amelia; brothers, Henry Barlow (Nancy), Ray Barlow (Betty Ann), Anthony Barlow (Evelyn), all of...

Robin A. Carter

Robin A. Carter

Jun 2, 2013

CARTER,Robin A., 56, of Powhatan, departed this life June 2, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Russell Carter; son, Will Carter of New York; daughter, Grace DeShong of Waynesboro; two grandchildren, Mikayla and Samantha; two loving pugs, Tinker & Merry. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215...

Astrid "Sassy" Frick

Astrid "Sassy" Frick

May 30, 2013

45, of Powhatan, died May 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Bob Frick; son, Lucas Frick; daughter, Emily Frick, all of Powhatan; parents, Ulrich & Heidi Dannemann of Ulm, Germany; brothers, Bernhardt & Sven Dannemann of Germany; sister, Heike Dannemann of Argentina. A memorial service will be held Sunday 2 pm in the Powhatan Community Church . In...

Kenneth Wayne Hylton

Kenneth Wayne Hylton

May 23, 2013

HYLTON, Kenneth Wayne, 71, of Powhatan, died May 23, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred H.. Hylton, whom he cherished; daughters, Pamela Pleasants (Hunter), Patricia Hicks (Dennis); grandchildren, Travis and Emily Pleasants, Bobby and Jonathan Malcolm, Jacob Garrison and Tabitha Hicks; great granddaughter, Karleigh; cousins, Jim, Bob and Zenna Jayne; nieces, Christine and Paula Anderson; many extended...

Randy F. Church, Sr.

Randy F. Church, Sr.

May 13, 2013

Randy F. Church, Sr., 47, of Moseley, died May 13, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Randolph Church, Jr., Chris "Critter" Church, Edward Church, Russell Church; daughter, Amanda Church; parents, Bobby and Mae Church; brother, Robert Church; sister, Theresa August. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215...

Tammy Powers Nolen

Tammy Powers Nolen

May 12, 2013

NOLEN, Tammy Powers, 54, of Powhatan, passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Powers of Powhatan; sisters, Tracy Muyerhoffer of Henrico, Tara Hoskin of Powhatan; fiance', Steve Skeens of Powhatan, who we want to thank for his loving care and compassion during her long battle with cancer; nephews, Caleb, Gage, Gavin and her work...

Juanita Dunn Sequin

Juanita Dunn Sequin

May 10, 2013

Juanita Dunn Sequin departed this life May 10, 2013. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a gift of making people laugh, and she always thought of others before herself. She took pleasure in the simpler things in life, especially fishing, dancing, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, B. Earl and Josie Dunn,...

Gladys R. Viglino

Gladys R. Viglino

May 3, 2013

Gladys R. Viglino, 77, of Midlothian, formerly of Blackstone, passed away May 3, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Viglino; son, David Viglino (Heather) of Midlothian; daughter, Pamela Hurak ( fiance, Jeff Lazenby) of Farmville; brothers, Lonnie Mason (Vernell), Ernie Mason (Diane), Keith Mason, all of Roanoke; sisters, Hilda Barnett (Donnie) of Roanoke; five grandchildren and many nieces...

Doris Ann Fehr

Doris Ann Fehr

Apr 30, 2013

Doris Ann Fehr, 79, of Powhatan, passed away April 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Fehr; daughter, Christie Rupertus of Midlothian; brothers, Larry Viverito of New York, Paul Viverito of Florida; two grandchildren, Ana and Evan Rupertus. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home,...