Dec 12, 2019

Ruth Martin Kidd, 100, of Amelia passed away on December 12, 2019. Ruth was retired from the Amelia Dress Company and was a faithful member of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Brenda K. Staylor of Crewe, daughter-in-law Judy P. Kidd (Chesterfield) a brother, David Martin (North Carolina); seven grandchildren Sharon S. Cromer (Tommy), Cindy S....

Nov 30, 2019

Kathleen Walsh Rodgers went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 8, 2020. She passed due to complications resulting from her four-decade long struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

She is preceded in death by her father William M. Walsh of New Hyde, Ny.  She is survived by her beloved son; Arthur "Artie" N. Rodgers, of New Hyde Park...

Nov 28, 2019

Wade Hampton Thacker, Jr., age 84, of Amelia, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his father; Wade Sr., his mother, Louise T. Thacker, his wife Ann B. Thacker, and his brother Harold E. Thacker.  Survivors include his wife Chris; daughters Brenda (Jody) Myers and Holly VandeRiet; granddaughters Brandi Cheeseman...

Nov 27, 2019

Elizabeth B. O'Shea, age 95, of Moseley, formerly of New Jersey died on November 27, 2019.  Originally from N. J. she moved to Moseley upon her husbands retirement.  Chester was a six year Veteran of the Navy and preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her daughter,  Sherri O. Nauman of Albrightsville, Pa., and Tami O....

Nov 26, 2019

Mary Eleanor Lurwick, age 95, of Amelia, formerly of Delaware passed from this life on November 26, 2019.  Mary is the mother of Ruth Ashton of Amelia.  Service and interment will take place in Delaware.  Local arrangements by the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home of Amelia.

Nov 25, 2019

JOHN ALBERT NIEBAUER, September 5,  1938 - November 25, 2019.  age 81, of Amelia, VA, passed away on November 25, 2019 at home. John was a graduate of the University of Louisville with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.  He married Rose Marie Meyer of Louisville, his wife of 58 years.  John was a veteran of the U. S....

Nov 15, 2019

BLACK, Elsie Hamilton, 88, of Amelia, passed away, Friday, November 15, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, John "Johnny" Black, her parents Julius Winston and Ellon, four sisters(Maxine, Ruth, Martha, & Jacquelyn), and five brothers(Bruce, Maclaine, David, Thomas, and J.W.). She is survived by her daughter, Julie, grandson, Camden, and his father, Brent Strumb, along with numerous nieces...

Oct 22, 2019

Joseph Roger Chapin, Jr., age 89 of Amelia, passed away on October 22, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Hodges Chapin and Joseph R. Chapin Sr., and sister Charlotte deKrafft. He is survived by his sister Frances C. Anderson of Amelia, and nieces and nephews Pam (Taylor) Harvie, Zandti (Randy) Easter, and Hugh (Dayle) Anderson. ...

Oct 11, 2019

Gordon Terry Cook, age 85, of Crewe, Va. passed from this life on October 11, 2019.  He is survived by his brother; Booby Cook of South Chesterfield, Va.  He served his country faithfully in the US Navy.  A private interment will take place at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia with military honors.

Oct 9, 2019

Mary Silvestri Abington, age 90, of Jetersville, VA., passed from this life on October 9, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Abington, and is survived by her daughters; Geneva Johnson of Powhatan, and Donna Hensley (Jerry) of Jetersville, grandsons; Keith Johnson and Lee Hensley, great grandchildren, Chesney and Hunter Hensley.   Services will be held...

Oct 7, 2019

Judy Raye Wilson 68 of Norfolk VA passed away Monday,  October 7, 2019 with her daughter by her side.  Judy was born to Frank and Frances Hale and was later adopted by James and Raye Spivey.  She loved the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.  In addition to her parents,  she was preceded in death by...

Oct 3, 2019

Annie Flippin Sexton, age 95, of Jetersville, Va. passed from this life on October 3, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Claude Sexton, her two sons; William Jones and Charles Jones, sister; Edith Young.  Survivors include her grandchildren; Ronnie (Donna) of Florida, Michelle Saunders( Jon), of Powhatan, Angela Osbourne (Carl) of Powhatan, Kathy Altice (Wayne), of...

Oct 2, 2019

Carole Marie Beatty, age 82, of Chesterfield, Va., passed from this life on Oct. 2, 2019.  Survivors include children, Michael (Michelle), Patrick (Rebecca), David (Anita) and Tom (Lesa), eleven grandchildren, great grandchildren and many grand dogs.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Beatty, John Beatty, Xavier and Marcella Aydell and Helaine Wilderspin.  A Celebration of Life...

Sep 26, 2019

Obituary of Claire Dimmick Whitaker

May 2, 1925 – September 26, 2019

Claire Evelyn Dimmick Whitaker, wife of deceased Lieutenant Colonel James E. Whitaker, U.S. Air Force (Retired), died on September 26, 2019, at Johnston-Willis Hospital at the age of 94.  Daughter of Frederick L. Dimmick and Alice Snyder Dimmick, late of Savannah, Georgia, she...

Sep 23, 2019

Peggy Ann Morrison, age 83 of Jetersville, passed away on September 23, 2019.  She is survived by her husband John Lloyd Morrison; daughter Rachel (Chuck) Lane of Jetersville; son Billy Morrison (Ginger) of Jetersville; brothers Herbert (Betty) Warner of Jetersville and Willard Warner of NY; sister Frances Blackwell of Richmond; grandchildren Jordan Combs, Jessica (Ryan) Kurtyka, Casey (Chad) Worrell,...

Sep 22, 2019

Rodney James Carter, age 52, of North Chesterfield, passed away on September 22, 2019.  He was predeceased by his grandmother Hortense Seal, father Taylor James Carter and brother Mike Carter.  He is survived by his daughter Autumn Starr Carter, mother Margie and Doodleman Beasley, brother Jimmy Carter, sisters Tammy and Troy Thomas and Faye and David Garza, brother Steve...

Sep 12, 2019

John Edward Mathews, Jr., age 63, of Amelia, passed away on September 12, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John Edward Mathews, Sr., and Mary Louella Borders.  He is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Jessica Mathews and Erik Mathews (Brandy); and grandchildren Dylan, Selena, John Erik, Kaelyn, Kensley, and Bailee.  A memorial service will...

Sep 12, 2019

When John was born, he was named John Mason Jones. When he said his full name, he said it with great pride.  John was very proud to be named after his father, Mason. That is because lineage was very important to John. Will Rogers is often quoted as saying "I never met a man I didn't like."  That quote...

Sep 9, 2019

David McIver Butler, age 61 of Amelia, passed away on September 9, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Barbara Butler and brother Benjamin Butler Jr.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years Cathy Butler.  He is also survived by his sister Cathy Ratner and nephew Alex Ratner, both of Richmond.  A memorial...

Sep 5, 2019

Ledford Carlas Dawson, age 88, of Amelia, passed away on September 5, 2019.  He is survived by his wife Gladys, his children, Brenda Frost (Ron), Pam Hood (Terry), and Jimmy Dawson (Teresa), all of Amelia; grandchildren Eddie Conner, Tim Conner, Heidi Snyder, Crystal Farris, James Dawson, and Amber Weyant; fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  The family will receive...