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Margaret Toth Lewis
Jul 12, 2024
Margaret Ann Toth Lewis, 90, of Church Road, VA passed away on July 12, 2024 at Dunlop House, Colonial Heights, VA. She was born on August 10, 1933 in Chesterfield, VA and was the daughter of the late George Geza and Margaret Matyiko Toth. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Toth Smith and two brothers, George...
Alton Reese Rawlings
Jul 7, 2024
Alton Reese Rawlings, age 89, of Durham, NC, originally from Petersburg, VA, passed away on July 7, 2024, meeting his Lord and Savior.
Al was the proud owner of Little Pig Barbecue in Petersburg, a restaurant started by his father in 1932. Known for his generous spirit, he provided jobs to many and extended kindness by giving meals to the needy....
Joseph Patrick Westfall, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Joseph Patrick Westfall, Jr., better known as Joe, passed away July 4, 2024. Joe was a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, VA, but was living at the Masonic Home of Virginia.
Born June 4, 1937 in Dinwiddie County, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Westfall, Sr. and Mildred E. Westfall. He was also preceded in death by...
David Randall Brockwell
Jun 25, 2024
David Brockwell
Our gift that was David came into the world August 27, 1963. He is preceded in death by his son Jacob. He is survived by a father that raised an exceptional man, Cliff Brockwell, Sr., a brother that he knew always had his back, Cliff Brockwell Jr and wife Carolyn, his second Mama Shirley Temple, his three sons that...
Wesley Andrew Allen Mayton
Jun 25, 2024
Wesley Andrew Allen Mayton, age 55, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Wesley Mayton.
Wesley is survived by his two children; his mother, Betty Jane Mayton; a sister, Shawn Hutchinson; his fiancé, Kristine Melton and her two children.
Services will be private.
John Richard Gray
Jun 18, 2024
John Richard Gray, age 80, of Alberta, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Williams Gray; his sons, Donnie Gray (Terry), John Bob Gray (Rosemary), and Ronnie Gray (Katey); step-children, Cindy Wrenn (Billy) and Ryan Wells (Heidi), 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Baldwin, and a brother, Randy Gray (Susie).
A memorial service will...
Samuel Emmett Bishop, III
Jun 16, 2024
Samuel Emmett “Buddy” Bishop, III, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Sam and Sue Bishop.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Jeanette Cohn Bishop; daughter, Amy J. Doucette and husband, Jason T. Doucette; daughter, Stephanie E. Bishop and husband, Chris Waugaman; son, Samuel E. Bishop IV and...
Bobby Dale Kidd
Jun 15, 2024
Bobby Dale Kidd was born on April 27, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia. He passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Bobby was a devoted fisherman, hunter, and handyman.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Juanita S. Kidd, two sons, Thomas Ryan Kidd and William Craig Kidd, his furry companion, Mia, his sister, Rebecca Kidd, his...
Maxwell Winn Watkins, Jr.
Jun 10, 2024
Maxwell Winn Watkins, Jr., age 62, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.
A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, he was preceded in death by his father, Maxwell Winn Watkins, Sr.
As a seventh-generation farmer, Maxwell devoted his life to the field of agriculture, serving on numerous committees as a subject matter expert, including Dinwiddie FSA, Appomattox...
John Yulee Richardson, Jr.
Jun 8, 2024
John, a man whose warmth and charisma could turn strangers into friends and make any conversation unforgettable, passed away peacefully at home on June 8th, surrounded by family. John will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his gentle humor, his intellect, his modesty, and his devotion to and unconditional love for family. John touched many lives through his dedication...
John Peter Gallant
Jun 6, 2024
Father John Peter Gallant, age 90, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Levi and Mary Morrin Gallant.
In his youth, John’s home parish was St. Ignatius, Manhattan, NY. He was educated at St. Ignatius Parochial School, Cathedral High School & College, New York, NY, and St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers,...
Jane Moss King
Jun 3, 2024
Jane Moss King, age 68, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Alston Moss, Sr. and Queen Elizabeth Clary Moss, and her husband, Waverly Walter King, Jr.
Jane was an active member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church where she was involved in a variety of activities. She had a passion for...
Christopher Michael Buhrman
Jun 1, 2024
Christopher Michael Buhrman, age 44, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Michael Buhrman and Jeannie Myers Buhrman, his brother, Andrew Nicholas Buhrman, and his father-in-law, Chuck Arthur.
Chris was a train enthusiast for most of his life, spending countless hours watching trains at Collier Yard, and chasing trains with his...
Janet Williams Waller
May 31, 2024
Janet Williams Waller, age 85, of Alberta, VA, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late Robert David Williams, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Flowers Williams. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Ison, and two grandchildren, Benjamin Waller, V and Daniel Waller.
Mrs. Waller was an active member...
Edith Clary Powell
May 23, 2024
Edith Clary Powell, age 86, of Freeman, Va, passed away May 23, 2024. Edith was Co-Owner of Powell Wood Products for 26 years. She was Treasurer at Reedy Creek Baptist Church for 49 years. She was a Co-Teacher in the Nursery with her late husband Leroy Powell for over 40 years. She also played the piano there as well for...
Dorothy Lee Roberts Ogburn Baugh
May 22, 2024
Dorothy Lee Roberts Ogburn Baugh, known as “Dot,” escaped the pervasive grasp of Alzheimer’s disease on May 22, 2024. She was born on November 9, 1930 on the family farm near McKenney, VA where she lived until she graduated from Sunnyside-McKenney High School. Dot attended secretarial school in Richmond and worked for the Adjutant-General of the VA National Guard in...
John M. Wright
May 22, 2024
John M. Wright, age 80, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
John was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Ruth Memorial Chapel and a lifetime member of Central Volunteer Rescue Squad. He enjoyed cleaning and detailing cars, took great pride in his truck, and enjoyed cutting grass.
He was preceded in...
Lisa Dale Bear
May 17, 2024
Lisa Dale Bear (nee Jones) passed away on May 17, 2024, in Charles City, VA at the age of 53. She was born on May 28, 1970, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Allen Gordon Jones, Sr. and Bettie Simmons Jones. Lisa will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to those who loved her. Her animals held...
Timothy Allen Dorsey
May 12, 2024
Timothy Allen Dorsey, age 61, of Sutherland, VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Elwood Dorsey and Beatrice Pittman Bunn; sisters, Yvonne Boseman, Angela Bunn Nelms; a niece, Amy Boseman Abrams.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Timmy served aboard the U.S.S Nimitz. He was a diehard UNC Tar...
Gilbert Acy Townsend
May 11, 2024
Gilbert Acy Townsend, age 80, a lifelong resident of DeWitt, VA, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Acy Townsend.
Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a beloved member of the DeWitt-Rocky Run community. He was a lifelong member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church, a member of Dinwiddie...
