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Novella Anne Earman

Novella Anne Earman

Mar 24, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Novella Anne Earman (Mo), who passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 80. 

She was a kind, loving and nurturing woman that was there for anyone (or animal) that needed her. She was mother and grandmother to many, biological or not. She gave her all...

Jewell Newsome West

Jewell Newsome West

Mar 24, 2024

Jewell Newsome West, 82, of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, on July 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and Annie Bell Thomas Newsome. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlton R. West, whom she married on December 30, 1961; and five...

Judy Boyd Dorton

Judy Boyd Dorton

Mar 23, 2024

Judy Boyd Dorton, 71, of Chester passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1952, in Pennington Gap, Virginia to the late Emmajean Boyd and Ted Lowe Boyd and was preceded in death by her son, Joseph P. Dorton; brothers, Glen Boyd and Ted Boyd Jr; and sister, Tammy Boyd.  Judy was a devoted member of...

Richard Winn Florence

Richard Winn Florence

Mar 20, 2024

Richard Winn Florence, 70, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024 following a lengthy illness.   Known to family, friends, and co-workers as “Flo-Daddy”, Rick had a compassionate and loving demeanor. He was a friend to everyone; honest, dedicated, and a role model for others. Rick was a true servant, always willing and ready to help anyone...

Linda Lee Kcraget

Linda Lee Kcraget

Mar 20, 2024

Linda Lee Kcraget, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Linda was born on Jan 10, 1942 to Pearl Stribling (Sutton) and William Lester Lee in Staunton, Virginia. She moved to Richmond during her childhood years and attended Hermitage High School, graduating in 1960. Linda married the love of her life, Charles R. Kcraget in...

Kenneth W. Milton

Kenneth W. Milton

Mar 19, 2024

Kenneth W. Milton, age 72, entered into eternal rest on March 19,  2024. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Mayes Milton, and his mother, Audrey Nadine Milton. Surviving him is his devoted wife, Vera Lynn Milton; his daughter, Kristin Nicole Milton; son, Jason Todd Millis and wife, Lisa Michelle Millis; and grandsons, Hunter Todd Millis and Conner...

Linda Proffitt Beasley

Linda Proffitt Beasley

Mar 17, 2024

Linda Proffitt Beasley, 82, of Chester passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Petersburg to the late Albert and Audrey Proffitt and was preceded in death by her husband, William Beasley; stepmother, Annette Proffitt; brother, Al “Buddy” Proffitt; and son, Skipper Humphries. Mrs. Beasley loved to travel with her husband Bill, fishing, bird...

David Ray Johnson, Sr.

David Ray Johnson, Sr.

Mar 15, 2024

David Ray Johnson, Sr., 78, of Prince George died on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home. Born October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Norris Lasley and Roberta Center Johnson, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Norris K. "Butch" Johnson.

He was a 1967 VMI graduate. David was a United States Army veteran, having...

Larry Bivins Jefferson

Larry Bivins Jefferson

Mar 12, 2024

Larry Bivins Jefferson, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Larry was born December 30, 1941, to Milton and Lillian Jefferson of Petersburg.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shaaron Jefferson, and brother Frank Jefferson (Sandra).   He is survived by his daughter, Kelly J. Wilson (Pat), stepdaughters, Christine T. Ramsey (Billy), and Stacey...

Virginia Kay Belvin

Virginia Kay Belvin

Mar 11, 2024

Kay Kitchens Belvin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 11, 2024, after an extended illness. Born September 8, 1942, in Waynesboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William I. and Grace Chance Kitchens and was also preceded in death by her husbands, Harry L. Patterson, Charles K. Strough, and Robert G....

Clarence A. Toussaint

Clarence A. Toussaint

Mar 10, 2024

It is with sadness and rejoicing that the Ohana of Clarence A. Toussaint, announce his peaceful transition due to illness on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the age of 51. Clarence was born in Trinidad and Tobago, immigrated to the United States, and served 23+ years in the U.S. Army (first as an enlisted soldier and retiring as a commissioned...

Melvin E. Davis

Melvin E. Davis

Mar 10, 2024

Melvin Davis was born on August 1, 1939, and passed to Heaven on Sunday, March 10, 2024, peacefully at home with his children and grandchildren at his side.

Melvin was born in Edenton, North Carolina. He was raised by his maternal grandparents and graduated high school there, but moved his family to Virginia to pursue a career in carpentry. He was a...

Ray Wilson Martin

Ray Wilson Martin

Mar 8, 2024

Ray Wilson Martin, 90, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born June 16, 1933, he was the son of the late Grover Clevland and Eva Elizabeth Smith Martin and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Crawford Martin, James Harold Martin, Edward Franklin Martin; sisters, Mary Eloise Martin, Francis Lee Martin, Erma Christine Martin, and...

Howard Louis Mills Sr.

Howard Louis Mills Sr.

Mar 6, 2024

Howard Louis Mills, Sr., 78, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence.  Howard was a man of strong faith, making sure to read his bible daily.   He was a United States Army Veteran, having served in combat in Vietnam. His hobbies consisted of reading the Richmond Times Dispatch every day, doing crossword puzzles, and...

Peggy Wommack Baird

Peggy Wommack Baird

Mar 5, 2024

Peggy Wommack Baird, 94 of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Tyler’s Retreat, Chesterfield. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was well thought of and admired by all who knew her and was blessed to have a number of special friends throughout her long life. Born in...

Neil Lawrence Seifried

Neil Lawrence Seifried

Mar 5, 2024

Neil Lawrence Seifried, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was born September 13, 1937, to the late Albert E. Seifried and Mary Ann Gagian Seifried, and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Seifried, brother, Gary Seifried, daughter, Vicki Seifried Ellis, and grandson, Jeremy R. Mayberry.

 Neil was a veteran in the U.S. Army...

John Paul Fish

John Paul Fish

Mar 3, 2024

John Paul Fish, 56, of Prince George, Virginia passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Born on October 3, 1967, in Connecticut, he was the son of Patricia DaSilva and the late John A. Fish. 

John worked as a forklift operator in multiple warehouse jobs including Noland, Infra-Metals Co, Perdue, Food Lion Distribution Center, and Walmart Distribution Center. 

He is survived by...

James H Blankenship

James H Blankenship

Mar 3, 2024

Reverend James H Blankenship Sr., 94, of Dinwiddie, departed this life on Sunday March 3, 2024. Born in Ettrick, Va on January 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Horace and Ethel Blankenship and was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Anne Davis Blankenship and his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth Hancock. James, known to most as...

Sandra Daniel Brooks

Sandra Daniel Brooks

Mar 3, 2024

Sandra Daniel Brooks 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at her home.  She was born May 21, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia to the late John Crawley Daniel and Bertha Rhue Roberts Daniel.  Sandra retired after 30 years of service from Philip Morris Tobacco Company. She was a member of the Petersburg Eagles Club 882 Auxiliary, and...

Arlene Price Faison

Arlene Price Faison

Mar 1, 2024

Arlene Price Faison, 80, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born in Danville, Virginia on September 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Rachel Hildred and Calvin Tilford Price, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne Faison; daughter, Justine Lynn Good; and grandchildren, Ashley and Brittany Good.

Arlene devoted herself to...

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