Daniel P. Gillert
Daniel P. Gillert, 81, of Powhatan, passed away August 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Patricia H.) Gillert. He is survived by his three children, Hilary Gillert, Christopher Gillert and wife, Maura, and Matthew Gillert and wife, Diane; five grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Brian, Eric, and Alexa; and two brothers, Gustav and Alfred Gillert. Mr. Gillert was a retired major from the U.S. Air Force Reserves and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His family received friends Bliley’s – Chippenham.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Powhatan, followed by interment at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph’s Home, Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael’s Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229.

Beverly Edwin Gills
Beverly Edwin Gills, 88, of Powhatan, died August 12, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Trish Gills of Chesterfield; grandson, Matthew Edwin Gills of Powhatan; sister, Christine Brown of South Carolina; and one brother, Howard Porch of Richmond. The family received friends at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Graveside services were held Monday, 2:30 p.m. in the Powhatan Community Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Powhatan United Methodist Church.

Samuel A. “Sam” Marks Jr.
Samuel A. “Sam” Marks Jr., 89, of Powhatan, passed away August 26, 2010. He was the widower of Lucille T. Marks. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda DeBartolo and her husband, Lou; two sisters, Elizabeth Roberson and Helen Harrill; three grandsons, Mark, Matthew and Michael DeBartolo and Michael’s wife, Isabel. Sam performed with the Sunrise Hillbillies on local radio during the early 1940s. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a part owner of The Log Cabin Dine & Dance until his retirement in 1983. In recent years, he enjoyed Tuesday morning gatherings at the Chesterfield Meadows McDonald’s playing country music with friends, old and new. His family received friends at Bliley’s-Chippenham. Funeral service will be announced later.

Thomas Edward Reekes
Thomas Edward Reekes, age 85, of Powhatan, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddie and Maggie Reekes.  Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Clarine Wilkinson Reekes; his daughters, Patti Reekes Cole and Rhonda Reekes Cafazza (John); granddaughters, Kimberly Cole Goff (Patrick), Anna Cafazza McChesney (Greg) and Sarah Cafazza; his great-grandson, Camden Thomas McChesney; and extended family and friends.  Tommy was a graduate of John Marshall High School.  He served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII after enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an Iwo Jima survivor.  He retired from Bell Atlantic after 44 years of service and was founder, past president and life member of Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad since 1954, a 32nd degree Mason and an active member and past commander of the American Legion Post 208 in Powhatan.  Tommy was an active volunteer in the Powhatan community and was a member of Powhatan United Methodist Church.  His remains rested at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, where the family received friends and where funeral service were held Saturday.  Interment was private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad or Powhatan United Methodist Church. 
Online condolences to woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.

Nathan Allen
Nathan Allen, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life August 9, 2010. He is survived by his devoted mother, Addie Allen; two sisters, Juanita Robinson and Genita Allen; five brothers, Thomas, James (Kenny), Jerome and Howard Allen and Robert Pegram; fiancee, Luritha Carter; stepson, James Carter III; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Remains rested at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Funeral service were held Friday, August 13 at Hollywood Baptist Church, 3764 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Rev. Otis Lockhart Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery.

Carrie Elizabeth Mason Bowman
Carrie Elizabeth Mason Bowman, 89, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2010. She was the widow of Martin Bowman and is survived by her daughter, Marie Moss and husband, Bill; sons, Billy Bowman and wife, Janice, Philip Bowman and wife, Pat, Johnny Bowman and wife, Anne and Don Bowman and wife, Terry; sisters, Mildred Witt, Doris Witt, and Susie Williams; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Bowman was a member of Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, at Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road.
Her funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 18, at the funeral home. Interment followed at Dale Memorial Park.

Katherine Cross Passmore
Katherine Cross Passmore, of Powhatan, died August 19, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Dillard R. Passmore; four children, Kenneth Passmore, Danny Passmore, both of Powhatan, Karen Passmore of Prince Edward, Pamela Franklin of Powhatan; three sisters, Ruth Waters of Michigan, Wilma Day and JoAnn Moffitt, both of North Carolina; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharlene Rowe. The family received friends on August 22 at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan and where funeral services were held Monday. Interment Old Powhatan Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 247, Powhatan, Va. 23139.

Jean V. Lawson

Jean V. Lawson, 58, of Powhatan, went to be with her Lord August 2, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Doug Lawson; two sons, Scott (Lori) Lawson of Powhatan and Timmy (Sarah) Lawson of Amelia; mother, Thelma Mesco of Topping; three brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren, Noah and Alexa; and many other extended family members. The family received friends Thursday in Red Lane Baptist Church, with a memorial service following.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be may to theAmerican Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation.
Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan providing services.

Danny Ruffin Seitter

Danny R. Seitter, 43, left this life on August 3, 2010. Originally from Chesterfield, Mr. Seitter had built his life in Powhatan for the past 17 years.
Danny, a devoted father, could always be seen around the baseball field and basketball court.

A coach for many years, he participated in several leagues, Huguenot Little League, PYAA, CBC and Bon Air Basketball, as well as the Huguenot Huskies, and Powhatan Slammers. Mr. Seitter had a tremendous talent for being able to connect and mentor children.

In addition to the coaching, he also helped to mentor the youth at Beaumont Correctional Facility and the Red Lane Baptist Youth Group. An avid hunter and fisherman, was a longtime member of the Green Bryer Hunt Club in Prince George, VA.  He was also a 1985 graduate of Manchester High School.

He is survived by a wife, Susan W. Seitter, and two sons, Daniel Ray Seitter, and Andrew Glenn Seitter. He is also survived by grandparents, Sterling and Marjorie Wallerstein of Wake, Va, a sister, Vickie Renee Seitterof Wake, VA, a brother, Leroy Emerson Seitter Jr.of Chesterfield, brother-in-law, Ernest Ray Williams and wife Renee Mitchell Williams of Glen Allen, VA. Also were nephews and nieces, Emerson Leroy Seitter III (Skipper) of Chesterfield, Brandy Renee Seitter of Kent, Ohio, Alexandra Nicole Williams, Jason Mitchell Williams, and Kerry Elizabeth Williams of Glen Allen, Heath Shires-Valle of Raleigh, NC and Kimberly Shires Evans of Virginia Beach, Va.

The family received visitors on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Currie’s Funeral Home in Kilmarnock, Va. and a service was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Wake, Va.
In addition, there will be a memorial service at Red Lane Baptist Church in Powhatan on Thursday, August 12, 2010 with Josh Cappes officiating, and a reception following.
If you would like in lieu of flowers, there is a Danny R. Seitter Memorial Fund being prepared at Central Virginia Bank in Powhatan, Va.

Nelson Gideon Bailey

Nelson Gideon “Beetle” Bailey, age 68, of Powhatan, Va., died suddenly Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman E. and Geneva Jones Bailey; and an a aunt, Louise Bailey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Charlotte Bailey; son, John Bailey (Preston); and daughter, Sharon Baum (Michael); five grandchildren, Jack, Brian and Carly Baum, and Pierce and Neal Bailey.

A memorial service was held July 17, 2010 at Powhatan Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to RF&P Model Railroaders Inc., P.O. Box 2122, Ashland, Va. 23005.

William R. Blandford Jr.

William R. Blandford Jr., 63, of Powhatan, died July 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. and Aileen R. Blandford. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Claire E. Blandford of Edgewater, New Jersey and Merritt R. Blandford of Fort Myers, Florida; brother, Jim Blandford (Dianne) of Powhatan.

A lifelong resident of Powhatan, Bill was a 1969 graduate of VMI. Bill served and honored his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and Okinawa, and attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Marine Reserves.

He earned his Master’s of Commerce at the University of Richmond in 1975 and graduated from the T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 1978.

Bill opened his general law practice in Powhatan and expanded it into neighboring counties. He was a founding member of the Powhatan County Bar Association, Senior Warden of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, member of the Powhatan County Vocational-Technical Council, past president of Powhatan Lions Club, member of Powhatan County School Board and a member of the Fine Creek Club.

The joy of Bill’s life was his family and friends, as evidenced by “Mrs. Fearnow’s U.J.R.Y.C. and C.S.,” his bi-annual Hatteras fishing trips and his Friday afternoon “Let’s.” The family received friends at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home.

A graveside service was held Friday in Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. P.O. Box 481 Powhatan, Va. 23139.

Judith D. Thomas

Judith D. Thomas, passed away at her home on July 6, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her two sons, Fred C. Haren Jr. of Powhatan, Va., and Christopher R. Haren of Alexandria, Va.; her sisters, Diana Marino of Malvern, Pa., and Mary Ellen Houston of North Cape May, N.J.; two granddaughters, Rachel and Mallory Haren; and daughter-in-law, Robyn M. Haren.

Ms. Thomas retired from Chippenham Medical Center, where she worked for 28 years, first as a critical care nurse, and later as a nurse manager.

In addition to a successful nursing career, she enjoyed playing golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home in Glen Allen, Va., on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 2 p.m.

Immediately following the service will be an open house at Ms. Thomas’s residence in Rockville, Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980037, Richmond, Va. 23298-0037.

Willie B. Cole
Willie B. Cole, 89, of Glen Allen, passed away July 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Kersey Cole.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, Carroll Palmore, Floyd Palmore, Cheryl Hoffman, Monty Cole, Lonnie Cole, and Vicky Cole; sister-in-law, Elsie Cole; and many other family members. Willie retired from American Tobacco Company and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. The family received friends at Bliley’s Funeral Home. A service was held at Hunton Baptist Church. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens

Lizzie Jerrine Eggleston
Mrs. Lizzie Jerrine Eggleston, age 77, formerly of Powhatan Co., departed this life July 1, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Florine E. Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Leroy T. Howell; two grandsons, Mr. King Taylor III (Gloria) and Bishop Lawrence L. Taylor (Stephanie); seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; one uncle, Mr. Eli Jones; five brothers-in-law, Wilbert Howell and Harry Howell of Long Island, N.Y., Robert Eggleston, Junior Eggleston and Stanley Eggleston; five sisters-in-law, Josephine Munford, Mary Crutchfield, Helen Gray, Mary Benjamin and devoted Christine Smith; a host of nieces and nephews, among them two devoted, Mr. Calvin “Bubba” Eggleston and Mr. Willie “Butch” Young; a devoted cousin, Jean Jasper Coleman; a devoted friend, Mr. Arthur Thomas; other relatives and friends. Remains rested at the Mimms Funeral Home and services were held Tuesday, July 6, at Second Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan Co. Rev. DeWarren Ennis, pastor, officiating. Rev. Shirley Eggleston assisting. Eulogy by Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor III. Interment in the church cemetery.

Stephanie Yarbrough Sisson
Stephanie Yarbrough Sisson, of Powhatan, Virginia, ended her battle with lung cancer and entered the paradise of our Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Born in Durham, North Carolina, December 9, 1946, to Sarah and Page Yarbrough, Stephanie worked as an X-Ray Technician for 24 years at Midlothian Family Practice. She was always at her happiest when helping others. Along with her beloved husband, Rev. William Sisson, she was the rock of Emmaus Christian Church. Whether a loving word, warm meal or as a bedside companion, Stephanie was there for anyone at any time.
Outside of the church, Stephanie’s purest joy came from spending time with her granddaughter, Kylie. Initially diagnosed with cancer when Kylie was one year old, Stephanie gained a tremendous amount of peace realizing she lived long enough for Kylie to always remember her “Gagi.” She was also fortunate enough to know that her second granddaughter, Adelyn, was born safely two days before Stephanie’s passing.
In addition to her adoring husband and beautiful granddaughters, Stephanie is survived by her devoted daughter, Kendell, who steadfastly guided her mother through each and every complexity of the illness; and loving son, Jeff; her sister, Janelle; several nieces and nephews; son-in-law, Tom Ryan; and daughter-in-law, Megan Jenkins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. July 24, 2010, at Emmaus Christian Church in Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Emmaus Christian Church is her request

Judith D. Thomas
Judith D. Thomas, passed away at her home on July 6, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her two sons, Fred C. Haren Jr. of Powhatan, Va., and Christopher R. Haren of Alexandria, Va.; her sisters, Diana Marino of Malvern, Pa., and Mary Ellen Houston of North Cape May, N.J.; two granddaughters, Rachel and Mallory Haren; and daughter-in-law, Robyn M. Haren.
Ms. Thomas retired from Chippenham Medical Center, where she worked for 28 years, first as a critical care nurse, and later as a nurse manager. In addition to a successful nursing career, she enjoyed playing golf, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home in Glen Allen, Va., on Saturday, July 10, 2010.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980037, Richmond, Va. 23298-0037.

Mildred N. Hughes

The widower of Dudley W. Hughes, Sr., Mildred N. Hughes, 88, of Powhatan, Va. went to be with her lord on the 17th of June 2010. Of her four children, she is survived by Dudley Hughes Jr of Powhatan, Joan Kidd of Mechanicsville, Wayne Hughes of Chesterfield, and Curtis Hughes (deceased). She has seven grandkids, nine great grandkids, and two great great grandkids.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother to all. She will always be loved and dearly missed.

Graveside services were held by Bliley’s Funeral Home, on June 21.

Howard J. Arthur

Howard J. Arthur, 93, of Powhatan, went to be with his Lord May 28, 2010.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ola B. Arthur; three sons, Howard R. Arthur (Nancy) of Farmville, James R. Arthur (Lois) of Columbia, and Donald L. Arthur (Charlene) of Chester; one daughter, Penny Reams (David) of Powhatan; one brother, Norman Arthur of Indiana; three sisters, Dorothy Haygood of Florida, Irene Songer of Alabama, Doris Barnes of Florida; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

The family received at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services were held in the Red Lane Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Joseph Cecil Lawson, Sr.

Joseph Cecil Lawson, Sr., 82, of Culpeper passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his residence on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. 
He was born December 21, 1927 in Powhatan, VA to the late Oliver Cecil and Etta Jessup Lawson.

Mr. Lawson was a member of Culpeper Baptist Church as well as a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and State Police Alumni.  He retired in 1991 from the Virginia State Police after thirty six years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lawson, his children, Jojuan White and her husband, Joe of Culpeper, Judy Norris and her husband, Robert of Mitchells, Jackie Heberle and her husband, Andy of Powhatan, Joseph “Jay” Lawson, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Ruckersville, two step daughters, Suzanne Tharin and her husband, Ted of Midlothian, Mary Beth Hutchison and her husband, Todd of Midlothian, and one step son, Garfield Lawson and his wife, Kristy of Mechanicsville.

Additional survivors include one brother, Elwood Lawson of Richmond, one sister, Clara Emerson of Powhatan, and his grandchildren, Justin, Jessica and Janel Barton, Ashleigh and Joseph Norris, Zachary, Jared and Elijah Schiarelli, Samantha Yuen, Robin, Reanna and David Shaulis, Victoria Bassols, Robin Smith, Alicia Thomas, Kaitie and Alex Tharin, Taylor Lawson, Kraig Wood and Julie and Samantha Hutchison and six great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Jean Mann Lawson, two brothers,  Stuart Lawson and Welbert Lawson, and one sister, Jean Manley.

The family received friends on Sunday, June 13 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701.

A funeral was held on Monday, June 14 at Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S. West St., Culpeper, VA 22701 with Dr. Bert Browning and Dr. Ted Fuson officiating.

Interment followed in Red Lane Baptist Church Cemetery in Powhatan.

Virginia State Police served as pallbearers.

The family would like to give a special Thank You to Betty and April Patterson, Lucille Johnson, Barbara Tansimore, Cindy Gray and Family Care Home Health and Hospice for all their love and compassion.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S. West St., Culpeper, VA 22701.

An online guestbook is available at http://www.foundandsons.com.

Robert Avis Meadows

For better or worse, in sickness and in health, ‘til death do us part. Bob drew his last breath in the arms of his wife on Sunday, May 30, 2010, just three weeks short of their 42nd wedding anniversary.

Throughout the past five years, his determination to live life to the fullest, despite the relentless torments of cancer, were a tribute to his spirit and an inspiration to his family and friends, whom he cherished. Anyone in need of help knew he was just a phone call away.

Predeceased by his father, William Avis Meadows, he received comfort and support throughout his illness from his mother, Ethel Rakes Meadows.

His memory will be forever treasured by his wife, Patty, and through the legacy of his large family, which includes sons-in-law whose willingness to take on many household chores as he grew weaker, brought comfort beyond measure.

His children were the light of his life: Robert, Jeri Eroh (Ronnie), Jennifer Adkins (Eddie), Sandy Morin (Matt), Melissa Perry (Tom), Steve (Tiffany), Tim (K.C.), Mandi Mosler (Derrick), Matthew (Ashten), Amber and Michael. He was a beloved Pa-Pa to his grandchildren: Jacob, Mary Kate, Abby, Thomas, Trey, Nathan, Alexis, Brendan, Georgia, Lila, Emily, Noah and Hayden. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, he graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Ashland, Virginia, and earned his associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Northern Virginia Community College.

He served in the U.S. Air Force, as a Fairfax County Police Officer, and as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Powhatan County, where he lived for the last 33 years, and where he forged many long-lasting friendships. He was a loyal and dependable foreman for Blakemore Construction Corporation for many years until he was no longer able to work.

He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Words cannot express our gratitude for the gentle care of his hospice nurses in helping him make the transition from this life to the next, and for the continuing care and guidance of Hospice of Virginia to his family.

Notes, visits and expressions of love and caring from friends during the last few years have brought joy and comfort that was needed so much; thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Robert E. Primovic Sr.

Robert E. Primovic Sr., 72, of Powhatan, died June 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Primovic. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Parrett Primovic; one son, Robert E. Primovic Jr. of California; and one brother, Frank Primovic, and one sister, Nancy Hughes, both of Ohio.

The family received friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. today in the Powhatan Community Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ann’s Clan Relay For Life (American Cancer Society ), St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, or the charity of your choice.