All Obituaries

Norman James Fly, 80, of Prince George, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Norman and Mildred Fly on September 22, 1938.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Fly; and grandson; Alexander Moran. Mr. Fly served his country in the United States Army, retired as a Supervisor from Southside Regional Medical Center, and was an active member of the Jaycees. He is survived by his sons, Marc Fly (Sara) of Roanoke, and Jamie Fly (Abbie) of...

Ronald C. “Buster” Davis, 83, of Chesterfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 9, 1936 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Flourian R. Davis Sr. and Gladys Croxton Davis, and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Davis.  Mr. Davis was a United States Navy Veteran and retired after many years of service from ICI.  He is survived by his brother, Flourian R. Davis Jr. and wife, Betty of Chesterfield; sister, Frances...

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, L. Ardenia Martin Worthen. We are joyful knowing that she was called home by a loving Heavenly Father and greeted joyously into the arms of her loved ones on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the age of 91. She was born on June 30, 1927 to Ola Estelle Brittain and James R. “Tucker” Martin in Colonial Heights, Virginia. She is one of three children. Her mother and father, her older brother who...

Alfred W. O’Daire Sr., 91, of Lancaster, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  Born in New York on January 21, 1928, he was the son of the late William A. and Ada Greenway O’Daire.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Elsie M. O’Daire and Gloria Courtney O’Daire; a granddaughter, Kristine O’Daire and a sister, Pat Haigh.  Mr. O’Daire was a member of Corrottoman Baptist Church in Lancaster for 15 years where he served as a...

Wanda Mull Stamey, 71, of Chester, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was the daughter of Bernon and Bernice Mull of Morganton, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, William Stamey; sons, Anthony and Joshua Stamey; sister, Debbie Ingram (Kevin); brother, David Mull; niece, Heather Gillenwater; nephew, Chad Dickson; and grandsons, Jack, Nathaniel, Nolan, and Nick. Wanda was born and raised in Morganton, North Carolina. She married her high school sweetheart in 1965 and was a...

Jason Parker Braswell, 38, of Chester, went home to Jesus on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Jason was a graduate of LC Byrd High School and a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and loved to praise God with the choir in music.  Jason had a tremendous love for gospel music and had a collection of over 135 Bill Gaither Homecoming DVDs.  He watched them every day.  His favorite football team was the Washington Redskins (whether they won or lost!).  Some of his favorite...

Pamela C. Thrift, 73, of Chester passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born November 21, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Leon LeRoy and Mamie Jeanette Crowder. She attended Community Christian Fellowship and was very active with the Petersburg High School graduating class of 1964. She loved sewing and crafting, and cherished her time with her grandchildren, who were the lights of her life. She also enjoyed spoiling her pets. Pamela is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John...

Frederick Thomas James Sr., 84, of Disputanta, Virginia passed away at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  He was born December 11, 1934 at home in Old Forge, Pennsylvania.  Fred was preceded in death by his parents, George and Malinda James; brother, George; sisters, Mae Billings and her husband Walter, Ruth Christy, Evelyn Marsh and husband, William, and Harriet Morris and husband, Robert.  He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrtle; and son, George. ...

Debbie K. Pfost, 66, of Colonial Heights, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019.  She was born November 29, 1952 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Richard J. Mays Jr. and Roberta Edward Mays. She is survived by her husband, Jim Pfost; children, Don (Amy), Melendy, Tanya (Sean), Daniel (Brianne), and Jimmy (Kelly); grandchildren, Aidan, Camndon, Cailyn, Patrick, and Colton; daughter in love, Celeste; best friend for over 30 years, Lana; and numerous other family members. A...

Kenneth Wayne (Kenny) Brown Sr., of Dinwiddie, passed away June 9, 2019 after his two-year battle with ALS. Kenny was born to Edward and Edith Brown in Hopewell, on December 3, 1960. Kenny was married to his wife, Gay, for 33 lovely years and raised two children together. He devoted his life to his family, his job at Castle Equipment, where he worked for 30+ years, and hunting.  Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Edward Brown; mother, Edith Brown and brother, Edward Brown Jr. He...