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William Braxton Hawthorne
Oct 11, 2025
William Braxton Hawthorne, 78, of Alberta, VA, passed away on October 11, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Known to family and friends as “W.B.” and to grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “B.”
W.B. is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Lambert Hawthorne; his children, Judi Daniel (F.M.), Bobbie Ann Lee, and Connie Cline (Mike).
W.B. leaves behind eight grandchildren,...
Leonard Meade Coleman
Oct 10, 2025
Leonard Meade Coleman, age 80, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at home with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Emma “Betty” Coleman; his mother, Mary G. Coleman; his father, Albert W. Coleman; and siblings, Albert W. Coleman, Jr., Janice M. Coleman, and Henry S. Coleman.
Leonard is...
Norma Harlow Juarez
Oct 5, 2025
Norma Harlow Juarez, age 79, of Prince George, VA, passed away at home on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Lee Harlow and Margaret Elizabeth Hastie Harlow; and her son Earnest Lee Oliver.
She is survived by her husband, Carmelo Juarez; a son, Thad Oliver; a sister, Tina Johnson; her adopted son, Jorge Xitomol; special...
Donna Thompson Davis
Oct 3, 2025
Donna Kaye Thompson Davis, age 70, a lifelong resident of DeWitt, VA, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Thompson; her mother, Mattie Ruth Martin Thompson Bailey; sisters, Carolyn Faye Thompson and Robin Bailey Davis; and her husband, John Davis – her beloved “Pa Rug.”
Donna loved spending time with her parrot “Ernie” and...
William Atwell Phillips
Oct 2, 2025
William Atwell Phillips, Sr. passed away on October 2, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 88. He was born on November 14, 1936, in Brunswick County, Virginia to Atwell Osborne Phillips and Katherine Lee Doyle. He was close to his stepmother, Laura Phillips. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, William Atwell Phillips, Jr. and Robin Wingen...
Lula Mae French Powell
Oct 2, 2025
Lula Mae French Powell, affectionately known as “Mama Lou,” age 94, a lifelong resident of Alberta, VA, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her parents, William French and Mable Tanner; her husband of 52 years, Russell Thomas Powell, Sr.; a granddaughter, Lisa Sheree Webb; son-in-law, Peter Webb, as well as her siblings, Mabel, Blanche,...
James Dean Trent
Oct 2, 2025
James Dean Trent, age 69, of Church Road, VA, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Born in Bristol, TN, James grew up an “Army brat,” moving all over the United States and Germany. He was the son of the late Barbara Jean Trent.
James retired from UPS after 34 years of service. Even in retirement, he never quit working. He devoted the...
Edgar Norman Pierce, Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
Edgar Norman Pierce, Jr., age 74, a lifelong resident of Rawlings, VA, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Norman was an avid sportsman. He was a longstanding member of the Virginia and National Trappers Associations. He had a passion for the land and the ways of old. A lifelong hunter and fisherman, he took great joy in teaching the youth about...
Jennie Reekes Simmons
Sep 29, 2025
Jennie Simmons, 68, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2025. She fought a courageous battle against heart disease with strength, bravery, and dignity.
Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Freada Reekes of Petersburg, VA; her younger brother, Bobby Reekes of Prince George, VA; and her beloved...
Marvin Lee Williams
Sep 24, 2025
Marvin Lee Williams of Triplet, Virginia, passed away on September 24, 2025. Marvin was born on August 5, 1937, and lived a life marked by love and commitment to his family and community.
Marvin worked for Virginia Department of Transportation for 40 years. He was a charter member of the Triplet Volunteer Fire Department and faithfully attended Philadelphia Church. Marvin was...
Zelma Lee Banner
Sep 22, 2025
Zelma Banner, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday September 22, 2025.
She was born and raised in South Brunswick but spent much of her adult life in Chesterfield County. She was a beautician for many years and retired from the J.C. Penney Salon.
Mrs. Banner is survived by her son, Melvin Doxtator Jr.; three grandchildren, Tara Jackson & husband, Ryan Jackson,...
Patty Yvonne Timperio
Sep 21, 2025
Patty Yvonne Timperio, age 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Michael John Timperio and wife, Ashley, and Courtney Nicole Timperio; grandchildren, Blake Timperio, Kendra Peterson, Matthew Peterson, and McKenzie Timperio; a brother, Elmer Rudolph Ellis, Jr.; an aunt, Sarah Ann Solesbee; devoted friends, Vicki Manuel and Tavon Geffrard, as well...
Virginia Lucy "Susie" Clarke
Sep 15, 2025
Virginia Lucy “Susie” Clarke, age 91, a lifelong resident of Dolphin, VA, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Evelyn Lucy; her husband of 32 years, A.B. Clarke; two sons, Michael Clarke, Sr. and Terry Clarke; brothers, Arnold Lucy, Bill Lucy, and Tom Lucy.
Susie is survived by her son, Rodney Clarke and...
Geraldine Barker Spence
Sep 12, 2025
Geraldine Barker Spence, age 86, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
The daughter of the late John Baynes and Laura Lewis Barker, Geraldine grew up on the family farm in Lunenburg, VA, prior to moving to Dolphin, VA. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Wyatt Spence; a brother, Wilbur...
Peggy Pleasants McAden
Sep 6, 2025
Peggy Ann Pleasants McAden, age 96, a resident of Brodnax, VA, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Born and raised in Cartersville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ollie Pearl Pleasants. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Hugh McAden, Jr., a son, James Hugh “Mac” McAden III; a brother, Hugh Berkley...
Edna Maitland DeCambra
Aug 28, 2025
Edna Maitland DeCambra, age 79, a lifelong resident of Warfield, VA, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Edna was predeceased by her parents: Linwood, Sr. “Lennie” and Edna Maitland; her husband, James Franklin DeCambra; brothers, Linwood, Jr. “Junie”, William, Herbert, Walter, and Randy Maitland; sisters, Frances M. Finch, Gertrude M. Mayton, and Mary L. Maitland.
Survivors include her sister, Phyllis Maitland of...
Bessie Maebell Griffin
Aug 22, 2025
Bessie Maebell Griffin, age 84, of Brodnax, VA, formerly of Hopewell, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon P. “Ven” and Rosa Hagopian Slusser and her husband of 61 years, Curtis Leroy Griffin.
Mae was an avid gardener and a lifelong collector of antiques. She loved spending time at the lake and the...
Howard Andrew Johnson
Aug 16, 2025
Howard Andrew Johnson, age 68, of Chester, VA, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Dallas Earl Johnson, Sr. and Emma Etta Hanchey Johnson. He was also preceded in death by siblings: Ann, Ellen, Betty, and Sue.
Howard retired after 39 years in the fleet maintenance department for Chesterfield County....
Stephanie Denice Cerny
Aug 16, 2025
Stephanie Denice Cerny, age 56, a resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Lamm Cerny.
Denice is survived by her father and stepmother, Ernest L. “Sonny” Cerny, Jr. and Sherrie Cerny; a brother, Ernest L. “Chip” Cerny, III and wife Jennifer, as well as a large extended...
Jane Abernathy Adams
Aug 13, 2025
Jane Hall Abernathy Adams, age 80, a resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Henry Hall; her first husband, Harry Abernathy, Jr.; and her second husband, Donald Adams.
Jane was born in South Boston, VA where she graduated from Bluestone High School. She was very active in her church,...
