Obituaries
Michael Taylor Morris
Dec 24, 2025
Michael Taylor Morris, 53, of Chesterfield, Va passed away on Dec. 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Morris, Sr.. Michael is survived by his mother, Kathleen Morris; brother, Leroy Morris, Jr. (Mona); sister, Jennifer Van Derwerker (Mark); nieces, Trisha and Bethany; nephew, Cole; great niece, Grace and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Michael proudly served...
Nancy Jurca
Jan 1, 2026
Nancy L. Jurca, 91, of Powhatan, passed peacefully at home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Black Township, PA. She is preceded in death by, her husband William G. Jurca Sr.; her parents Charles and Burnetta Burke; her sister Caryl Baraniak, and two grandchildren.
She is survived by her two sisters, Arlene Jolly, of Texas and...
James Graham
Jan 11, 2026
James (Jim) Graham passed away in Powhatan, Virginia, on January 11, 2026, from colon cancer. Jim was born on January 2, 1929, and was grateful to celebrate his 97th birthday with his family before his passing. He was the son of Doris and George Graham of Lafayette, Indiana, where he grew up. Jim joined the U.S. Army in 1949 and...
Carole Noland Roth
Nov 24, 2025
Carole Noland Roth, 76, of Henrico, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2025. Her time on Earth was cut short by a brief battle with lung cancer.
Born on Nov. 4, 1949, in Hamlet, North Carolina, Carole was the daughter of James Nolan and Patsy Parham Nolan. She is survived by her brother Jay Nolan, sons Colin Taylor and Alexander...
Kenneth Morrow
Jan 14, 2026
Kenneth Morrow, 80, San Diego native, passed away January 14, 2026, after a brief illness. Ken served the United States Air Force for 20 years. He began his career as a pilot, had duty assignments throughout the world, raised his family in Fairfax County and happily lived his last years in his beloved Powhatan. He is preceded in death by...
Glenn Morgan
Jan 8, 2026
Glenn David Morgan, 86, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Glenn, who preferred to go by his middle name, was born on September 26, 1939 in Davy, West Virginia, where he spent his childhood and worked as a Coal Miner. At the age of 17, David joined the United States Air Force and served his...
Elaine Stremovihtg
Jan 5, 2026
Elaine Stremovihtg, 82 of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Stremovihtg; 4 children, Richard Stremovihtg II, Donnie Stremovihtg (Anne), Teresa King (Mark) and Alaina Ivey (Marc); 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marie Reynolds Martin, Betty Rickman, and Robert Drummond. She is preceded in death...
Charles Powell Blankenship
Jan 5, 2026
Charles Powell Blankenship, age 82, of Powhatan, Virginia, died January 5th, 2026. Charles was born April 11th, 1943, in Powhatan to the late Spears and Lois Blankenship. He attended Powhatan County public schools and graduated from Powhatan High School in the class of 1961. During college he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve in Vietnam. When he returned to...
Reginald Noah Batterson
Jan 4, 2026
Reginald Noah Batterson, 90 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reginold Noah Batterson, Sr., and Margaret Short Batterson; his sister, Laura Croom of Lunenburg County, Bracey, VA; and his son, Mark Batterson of Henrico, VA. He is survived by his son, Paul Batterson (Valerie) of Amelia, VA;...
Oceania F. Jessup
Jan 4, 2026
Oceania F. Jessup, lovingly known as Cenie, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 78. Born on December 24, 1947, in Powhatan, Virginia, she lived a life marked by deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and a heart devoted to serving others.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Forsythe and...
Grace Clements Ganiard
Jan 1, 2026
Grace Clements Ganiard, 96, of Powhatan, received her angel wings on January 1, 2026.She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Ganiard. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon McGough (Michael) of Powhatan, son David Ganiard (Karen), step-grandson Drew Hicks of Montpelier, brother Donald Clements of Lima, NY, AFS daughter Eed Cefkin (Jon) of Denver, CO...
Debra Wright (Debbie) Wente
Dec 30, 2025
Our beloved Debra Wright (Debbie) Wente died on December 30, 2025 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Betty Wright. She is survived by her husband of 57 years John Wente; her son Michael John Wente (Sonja)and daughter Amy Lynn Taylor (Darrell “Red”); and 9 grandchildren (Erin, Sydney, Alyssa, Austin, Skye, Joshua, Cody,...
Reverend Frederick Howard Shmidt
Dec 22, 2025
Reverend, Frederick Howard Shmidt, 87, of Powhatan, Va. went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Fred (Fritz) was born on January 26, 1938, in Flint Michigan and was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Leila Blakeslee Shmidt .In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Frederick...
Lynn Thornton Jett
Dec 21, 2025
Lynn Thornton (Thorn) Jett, 68, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel S. Jett and Martha Ruth (Garst) Jett, his sister, Nancy Schlereth and brother-in-law, Hans Schlereth. Thorn was born in Richmond, VA, and grew up in Stratford Hills. He graduated from Huguenot Academy in 1975....
Margaret Clark Holt
Dec 21, 2025
Margaret Clark Holt, 85 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away December 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lawrence Clark and Retta Lee Clark (Nester); and her husband Mitchel Ray Holt. Margaret is survived by her children, Mericia Holt Boyles (J. Larry), Thomas Ray Holt (Norma M.) and Vickie H. Clemones; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 23...
Dorothy Marie Davis Mitchell
Dec 20, 2025
Dorothy Marie Davis Mitchell, 92, of Powhatan, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in New Canton, September 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Leak and Mattie Sue Dunkum Davis. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Bennie Isaac Mitchell and Edwin “Ned” Micklem-US ARMY, a son, Ronald Benjamin Mitchell, four brothers and spouses, Joseph...
Rebecca Mowdy
Dec 15, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Stewart Mowdy, 65, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on December 15, 2025. Becky was born on May 14, 1960 in Richmond, Virginia to the late William L. Murray and Barbara B. Murray. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Kerry Lee Mowdy; daughter, Shannon S. Wandless (Tim); Son, Stephen W. Stewart (Jessica); grandchildren, Micheala, Jordan, Lakyn,...
Michael Bruce Sikes
Dec 14, 2025
Michael Bruce Sikes, 67, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sikes and Marjorie Bowles; and daughter, Rachel Mounayar. Mike is survived by his wife of 33 years, Valerie F. Sikes; son, Mitri Mounayar (Lisa); grandchildren, Lynzy Mounayar, Myles Mounayar and Alexander Mounayar; brothers, Joe Sikes, Reiche Sikes, J.C....
Stephen Francis O'Neil
Dec 12, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Francis O’Neil, of Powhatan, Virginia passed away on December 12th 2025 leaving behind a legacy of loyalty, humor, and a spirit that refused to take a single day for granted. A proud U.S. Army veteran Steve lived with a steadfast devotion to his country and those he cared for.
At the center of his world was his beloved wife,...
Lawrence Glidewell
Dec 8, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" "Pa" 91 years young passed away peacefully early on the morning of December 8th. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Pat and her daughter Jenny (Bryon). He lived life to the fullest and embraced the love of family and friends. He served in the US Army in Germany followed by a 33 year career in...
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