Recent Obituaries

Apr 6, 2024

Matthew Allan Devine 16, of Colonial Heights, passed away unexpectedly April 6, 2024. Matthew was born in Virginia on July 23, 2007. He was preceded in passing by his great-grandparents, Irma, and William Devine, Lonzi, and Leona Arrington; great-uncle, Gary Arrington; and great-aunt, Zona Miller.

Matthew worked at K&L BBQ for a time, but he truly loved fishing, riding his four-wheeler, and...

Apr 6, 2024

Carolyn Lee Pittman, 79, passed from this life Saturday, April 6, 2024. Born July 23, 1944, in Roanoke, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Edwards Pittman and Mabel Virginia Pittman. She had two sisters, the late Mary Louise Dezotell (husband Kelly) who lived in Kent, Washington, and Joan Myrtle Pittman whose current whereabouts are unknown. She also...

Apr 6, 2024

Dee Leverne Beville, Sr., 89, of Matoaca, VA, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, departed this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was the son of the late John Dee and Inez Hunt Beville. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Wilkerson and Carolyn Williams. He attended Swift Creek Baptist Church. He dedicated his life...

Apr 6, 2024

Jimmy Dale Arbogast, Sr. 

November 30, 1949 – April 6, 2024 

Jimmy “Jim” Dale Arbogast, Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with his loving daughter and wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Olive Arbogast; two sisters, Avanella and Mary; three brothers, Don, Bob, and Sherman; his beloved son, Jimmy Dale Arbogast, Jr.;...

Apr 4, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Charles “Chucky Bill” Sloan, Jr., age 47, passed away tragically in a work-related accident. Sloan was a 1994 graduate of Rock Church Academy. He was the owner and operator of Tip Top Tree Service. Sloan is survived by his wife, Talina Michelle Sloan. He is the father of Peyton Sloan (Logan) and Shae Sloan; and...

Apr 3, 2024

Charles Oliver Woodfin, 86, of South Chesterfield passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Born September 15, 1937 he was the son of the late Thurman Gilbert and Jessie Mae Woodfin, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Horace, Junie, Melvin, Jr.; and sister, Lorraine Pritchett, Iris Frisinger.

Charles was a member of Chesterfield Community Baptist Church for many...

Mar 31, 2024

Russell Wayne Vincent, 73 of Chesterfield, passed away March 31st, 2024. He was son of the late Herbert Bolling Vincent Sr and Leonia Vincent and was preceded in death by his brother, Herman Vincent, and sister Leonia Westfall.

 

Mr. Vincent was a retired military veteran, with service in the Marines and US Army. He is survived by his sons; Daniel Vincent...

Mar 30, 2024

Judy Kay Martin, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on May 30, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William Gordon Mason and Mary Bowling Unger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and special stepfather, Raymond B....

Mar 29, 2024

William Lee Adams “Billy”, 82, of Chester, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born in Richmond, Virginia on August 10, 1941, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Adams and Thelma Lee Smith Adams. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ervin Jackson Adams “Jack”; uncles, James Adams, Whitfield Adams, and Linwood Morrison; aunt,...

Mar 28, 2024

David Richard Hall, 84, of Colonial Heights passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024. Born June 18,1939, in Louisa, VA, he was the son of the late Charlie Richard and Mae Compton Hall and was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Brenda Bowling Hall; his son Edward Richard Hall; His brother Alvin “Hunka” Hall; his sister...

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Karlie Burke Jones, age 17, of Church Road, Virginia, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was the beloved daughter of Gregory Todd Jones and Kristie Catherine Maitland. She was born in Virginia on July 30, 2006.  Karlie was preceded in death by her grandparents, William Ashby, Carol Lee...

Mar 26, 2024

After a lengthy illness, Tracey Lee Williams passed away on March 26, 2024, at the age of 60. Tracey was born on March 7, 1964, to the late Francis W. Williams, and Robert L. Breedlove. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Peggy Williams Holland (Bobby), Donna Williams Butler (Sonny), and a brother, Richard “Ricky” Allen Williams...

Mar 25, 2024

Jennifer Arimeter Traylor, 46, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Born in Petersburg, Virginia on April 22, 1977, she was the daughter of the late David and Catherine Traylor, and was also preceded in death by her brother, David Matthew Traylor; and godson, Kavon Cooper.

Jennifer lived with the biggest and kindest heart and unconditionally loved her family...

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...

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...

Mar 23, 2024

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...

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...

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...