Obituaries

Jeffrey Sheppard Winall

Jeffrey Sheppard Winall

Apr 25, 2025

Jeffrey Sheppard Winall, age 52, of Powhatan, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025. Jeff is survived by his father, Gary Winall (Ellen); his mother, Elizabeth Chambers (Bob); his brother, Jason Winall (Jessica); his daughter, Jordan; his son, William; his niece, Madalyn; along with many extended family members and cherished friends.

Jeff battled against an aggressive form...

Daniel A. Kreger

Daniel A. Kreger

Sep 25, 2025

Daniel (Dan) A. Kreger passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Sep 25, 2025 in Chesterfield, Virginia. He grew up in Toms River NJ where he fostered his love of the water whether it was surfing, sailing or kayaking. He was a graduate of Southern Vermont College where he studied environmental science which eventually led him to the Richmond Virginia...

Robert "Mark" Swineford

Robert "Mark" Swineford

Sep 23, 2025

Robert “Mark” Swineford, 62, of Powhatan, was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Mark was well-known in the community as the owner of both Premier Septic Services and Premier Limousine Services. Additionally, many know him from his time traveling and performing with the gospel quartet, Calvary’s Mercy, and the gospel band, Just Us. Those who had the...

Ralph G. Benninghove

Ralph G. Benninghove

Sep 19, 2025

Ralph G. Benninghove, 91 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on September 19, 2025. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late William Forest Benninghove and Helen Rainey Benninghove. He was later placed in the Virginia Home for Boys, where he went into Foster Care. He eventually went to live at the...

Calvin Wayne Covert

Calvin Wayne Covert

Sep 19, 2025

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Calvin Wayne Covert, 75, passed away at his home in Powhatan County, Virginia, surrounded by his close family following a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Calvin was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Covert, and father Raymond Covert. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Covert; his daughter, Wendy Plumb,...

Lawson Preston Tunstall

Lawson Preston Tunstall

Sep 18, 2025

Lawson Preston Tunstall, 63 of Powhatan, passed away September 18, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry William Tunstall, Jr. and Frances Violet Tunstall; sister, Shauna Tunstall; biological-father, Joseph C. Jacobs, Sr.; step-father, Maxie A. Bradley; siblings, Robert E. Jacobs, James M. Bradley and Jeannette E. Bradley.

Lawson is survived by his daughters, Lauren Goasa-Tunstall and Lindsey Tunstall;...

Brenda Ann Hook

Brenda Ann Hook

Sep 16, 2025

Brenda Ann Hook, 85, of Powhatan, VA, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025. She grew up in South Park Township, outside of Pittsburgh, PA, and was the beloved daughter of the late John G. and Alberta “Polly” Zelena.

Brenda is survived by Wallace Worsham, her long-time partner of 25 years; her children, Veronica “Roni” Pierce (Eric), and Christopher...

Chance Tevin Burrell

Chance Tevin Burrell

Sep 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chance Tevin Burrell, who left this world on September 13, 2025, at the age of 27. Born on December 23, 1997, in Richmond, VA, Chance was the beloved son of Kristie and Charlie Crouch and Ronnie and Kimberly Burrell. He grew up surrounded by the warmth of a close-knit...

Fred Sidney Hunt III

Fred Sidney Hunt III

Sep 10, 2025

Fred Sidney Hunt III of Carson VA (Oct 4, 1945 – September 10, 2025) passed away on Wednesday September 10 in hospice care with his loved ones at his bedside.

Fred is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Sandra W. Hunt; his son John B. Hunt (Michelle); his grandson Zachary Hunt; niece Robin Orndorff (Gary), and nephew Matthew Ritter....

Mary K. Pross

Mary K. Pross

Sep 8, 2025

Mary K. Pross, Age 96, of Richmond, VA, entered eternal rest with the Lord, on September 8, 2025. Born the daughter of the late Julia Crowley King and John King in Jersey City, NJ, on October 21, 1928. Beloved wife and partner for 71 years of V.J. Pross, Jr. (Col. U.S.M.C. Retired). Loving mother of Peter N. Pross (Beth) of Pittsburgh, PA, Kimberly...

Gary Glenn Berger

Gary Glenn Berger

Sep 8, 2025

Gary Glenn Berger, 72 of Cumberland, Virginia, was born October 10, 1952, passed away September 8, 2025. He we preceded in death by his father, George William Berger; mother, Rosa Louise Foster Berger; and his brother, Ralph William Berger (Bill).

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Berger; children, Cindy Sain (Lonnie) and Lisa Berger; grandchildren, Katie Sain,...

Helen Virginia Gorga

Helen Virginia Gorga

Sep 2, 2025

On September 2, 2025, Helen Virginia Gorga joined her husband, Joseph F Gorga, Jr., known lovingly as “Junie”, her brother, Michael Mihalik, her adoptive parents, Persis & Walter McIntyre, and numerous four-legged friends, who preceded her in death. This will be a long-awaited reunion as her husband, Junie, predeceased her by 30 years.Helen was born on March 14, 1936. While...

Lillie Nixon Seegers

Lillie Nixon Seegers

Sep 2, 2025

Obituary for Our Beloved Granny

Known to many simply as Granny, Lillie Nixon Seegers, age 95, of Powhatan, VA left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alta Pugh Nixon and Verdie Hubert Nixon; husband, W.R. Seegers; her sister, Frances Estelle Hutchens; brothers, Bobby Gene Nixon and Harry Lee...

Richard Alvin Barden, Sr.

Richard Alvin Barden, Sr.

Aug 26, 2025

Richard “Dickie” Alvin Barden, Sr., 90, of Powhatan, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Leon Barden, Sr. and Annie Berger Barden, and two sisters, Ann Waldrop and Donna Burkholder.

Dickie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Nancy Lewis Barden. Known to many as Papa, he...

Lois Marie Riffe

Lois Marie Riffe

Aug 22, 2025

Lois Marie Riffe, 98 of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away August 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Lydia Noonkester; husband, Eugene (Gene) Riffe; son, Dennis Ray; and daughter, Terrie Riffe Adams.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Riffe (Pat Key); and three grandsons. Lois was a "Mom to Many". Her best friend, Sandy Padgett, provided...

Darrell Whitney Grim

Darrell Whitney Grim

Aug 19, 2025

Darrell Whitney Grim, 66, of Powhatan, passed away August 19, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph Grim, Katherine Grim and one surviving brother Keith Grim. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice and one son Corey. He retired after 36 years with The Department of State Police. He loved his family deeply and shared a...

Doris Clayton Poore Drinkard

Doris Clayton Poore Drinkard

Aug 19, 2025

Doris Clayton Poore Drinkard, 93, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father, Loye Clayton Poore; her mother, Lula Brinkley Poore; her son, Walter Patterson (Pat) Drinkard, III; and her brother, David Eugene Poore. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Colley (Dee); daughter-in-law, Jeanne Everett; sister, Evelyn Mayo...

Patricia Marie Aspinwall

Patricia Marie Aspinwall

Aug 15, 2025

Patricia Marie Aspinwall, 73, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2025 in Powhatan, Virginia her home for over 30 years. Pat was born on December 20, 1951 to Gloria (nee Rosica) and William Aspinwall. Pat grew up in the small town of Tuckahoe, New Jersey, never forgot her roots and was happiest with her hands in the dirt, at the end...

Cecil Grinolds, Jr.

Cecil Grinolds, Jr.

Aug 15, 2025

Cecil Grinolds Jr., age 88, of Powhatan, VA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was devoted to his family, fiercely loving his wife of 63 years, Priscilla Grinolds; children, Teresa (Joe) Dornish, Tina Grinolds, and April (Dave) Jaconski; grandchildren, Amber Kestler, Odyssey (Aaron) Marshall, Brittany (Drew) Howell,...

ALMA MURIEL DINGUS

ALMA MURIEL DINGUS

Aug 11, 2025

Alma Muriel Hall Dingus, 83, of Chesterfield, passed away on August 11, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents Roy Patrick Hall and Alma Derafield Hall; brothers Roy Earl Hall, Sr. and George Clifford Hall. She is survived by her husband of 61 years Tommy Stephen Dingus, two children Keith "Shadow" (Denise) and Judy (Matt); four grandchildren, Stephen (Kirsten), Angela...