Janay Imani Green
Ms. Janay Imani Green, of Powhatan, Va. departed this life Sunday, September 25, 2011. She is survived by her mother, Victoria Spence of Powhatan; father, Mark E. Green of Teaneck, N.J.; maternal grandmother, Millicent L. Spence of Powhatan; paternal grandparents, Ethel and Elbert Green of Westwood N.J.; three aunts, Debra L. Spence of Powhatan, Elaine Spence Hobson (Mark) of Powhatan and Lori Green Crudup (David) of Westwood, N.J.; a host of aunts and uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Robert Mealy Funeral Home, 2530 Dogtown Rd., Goochland, Va. Dr. Delmar Wright, eulogist.

Mark S. Cosner
Mark S. Cosner, 28, of Powhatan, died October 7, 2011. He is survived by one son, Brennan Cosner; his parents, Steve and Martha Cosner of Powhatan; maternal grandparents, Charles and June Brown of Powhatan; paternal grandparents, Ed and Shirley Moring of Richmond; one sister, Dawn Welch (Jamie) of Powhatan; two brothers, Adam Cosner of Chesterfield and Jarrett Cosner of Powhatan. The family will receive friends Monday (tonight) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Old Powhatan Baptist Church, 2202 Old Church Rd., Powhatan. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery.
John W. Cutler
John (Jack) W. Cutler, Lt Col, USAF (retired), age 78, son of the late William L.  and Ruby F. Cutler of Temperanceville, Virginia went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2011.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Sue; two daughters, Sue Ellen Hresan (Mark) and Nancy C. Bennett, both of Powhatan, Virginia; a son, John W.(Will) Cutler Jr. (Betsy) of Midlothian, Virginia; six grandchildren, Hope Johnson of Richmond, Virginia, Beth B. Weaver (Stephen) of North East, Maryland, Sarah and Charlie Bennett, both of Powhatan, Virginia, Clark and Christopher Cutler, both of Midlothian, Virginia and one great grand daughter Zoe Gauldin of Chester, Virginia.
Jack received his BA and MEd degrees from The University of Virginia and pursued postgraduate professional work there and at VPI & SU.
After serving on active duty with the USAF he was employed by the CIA and the American Oil Company.  He taught in the Accomack County School system in Virginia and then was among the first to establish Southside Virginia Community College in Keysville, Virginia. While there, Jack worked as a Counselor and later became the Director of Continuing Education.  Later, he was employed by the Department of Defense in Richmond, Virginia until his retirement.
Jack was a member of Huguenot Road United Methodist Church, Richmond, Virginia, Black Heath Daylight Masonic Lodge #1982, and a Shriner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: The Salvation Army,  POB 12400, Richmond, Virginia 23241 or Huguenot United Methodist Church, 10661 Duryea Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23235.
The family received friends at the Huguenot Chapel,  Woody Funeral Homeon Monday, October3, 2011. A memorial service was held on Tuesday October 4, 2011 at 1pm at The Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Rd., Amelia, Virginia 23002.  Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.

Mrs. Margaret Arnette Coffey, age 97, of Midlothian, widow of Sidney Norben Coffey, passed away January 14, 2012. She is survived by daughter, Ann Coffey Brackett, and her husband, Edward Brackett; daughters—in-law, Deanna Coffey Lipscomb and Sonya Lindsey Coffey; along with nine grandchildren, 17 great—grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren, preceded in death by sons, Herman Coffey and Alvin Coffey; and great-grandson, Sidney M. Samuel.

Margaret loved her family and enjoyed preparing big meals, tending flowers, and taking care of others. Margaret’s last years were made richer by everyone who helped her celebrate and embrace her faith, both at Bethlehem and Ginter Hall. Margaret was a dedicated lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond. The family received friends at Bliley’s-Chippenham. Funeral services were be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment followed in church cemetery.

Donations may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Chapel, 9600 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, Va. 23235.

Stephen D. Jones

Stephen D. Jones, 65, of Powhatan, Va., formerly of Pine Forge, Pa., died January 1, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Jones; daughters, Amy L. Lacks (Chris), of Midlothian, Va., Ann L. Hollenbach (James), of New Jersey; mother, Mary E. Jones, of Missouri; brother, David C. Jones, of Missouri; four grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Mia and Quinn. A memorial service was held at Graceland Baptist Church, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Graceland Baptist Church, 975 Dorset Road, Powhatan, Va. 23139.

Robert Joseph Kerner

The Reverend Father Robert Joseph Kerner, age 70, of Powhatan, Va., died January 11, 2012. Fr. Bob is survived by his wife of 31 years, The Rev. Sandra Barbary Kerner; his sister, Jane Kerner; his brother-in-law, John Barbary (Susan); nieces, nephews, their children and grandchildren. Fr. Bob, a U.S. Navy veteran, served as Roman Catholic priest for nine years in the Diocese of Erie (Pa.). He was received as a priest in The Episcopal Church in 1990 and has served parishes in the Dioceses of Florida, Georgia, and Southern Virginia, retiring in 2010.
Visiting hours at Bennett & Barden Funeral Home were held Saturday, January 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. His Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Matthias Epsicopal Church in . Midlothian on Sunday, January 15.

An overnight vigil was kept following the service, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Huguenot Trail in Powhatan and the committal was held in the St. Luke’s Church graveyard on Monday, January 16, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Powhatan, Va.; Richmond Hill Retreat Center, 2209 E. Grace St., Richmond, Va.; or, Christian Healing Ministries, P.O. Box 9520, Jacksonville, Fla. 32208.

Fay Spiller

Fay Spiller, 86, of Midlothian, passed away January 12, 2012.  She was preceded in death by her parents Irma Fay and Guy McSwain, and her companion Frank Cobb.

She is survived by her sons, Mark Spiller and his wife Shelly and Guy Spiller, both of Powhatan, grandchildren, Leah and Sean, brother Arlan McSwain and his wife Carol, grandchildren Sean and Leah, two step grandchildren Derek and Kelsey Starr, a niece April and nephews, Mike and Guy.

She was a volunteer at Johnston Willis Hospital for over 20 years.  In her earlier years she was a professional ballerina.  She loved to dance and listen to big band music, and had a great artistic flair for design. Many thanks to all her caregivers at Morningside of Bellgrade.
A memorial service will be held at 6pm, on Wednesday, January 18, at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. The family will receive friends begining at 5:30pm on Wednesday.  Condolences at http://www.woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com

Floyd E. Webb

Floyd E. Webb, 82, of Powhatan, died January 8, 2012. He is survived by two cousins, Vernelle Holland of California, James Simpson of Powhatan and many other second cousins. The family received friends in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at Red Lane Baptist Church. Interment church cemetery.

Ronald Allen Frazier
Ronald Allen Frazier, 71, of Powhatan, died November 15, 2011. He left behind his wife, Susan; sister, Barbara Huff (Tommy); sons, Scott, Chris (Betsy) and Vince Frazier; and one granddaughter, Christi-Anne. He lived life his way and was a superb artist and craftsman, member of the Knifemaker’s guild with work in collections all over the world. He left his mark to be enjoyed for years to come, a great testiment to an extraordinary life. Many thanks to the Powhatan Rescue Squad and the Laurels of Willow Creek. A memorial service will be held at Hester Baptist Church in Oxford, N.C. at a later date.

Ann Cornelia “Kim” Jervey Thompson
Ann Cornelia “Kim” Jervey Thompson, 82, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2011. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Newport, Rhode Island. Kim attended Amhert High School (Mass.) prior to returning to Virginia, where she graduated from John Marshall, class of 1946. She was an art major at the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of William and Mary. She retired from the mortgage field in 2002. Kim was a life long member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, it’s choir and the ECW. She loved the arts, music, animals, gardening, but most of all her family and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ellen Thompson Moore; parents, Col. and Mrs. James Postell Jervey Jr.; grandparents, Gen. and Mrs. James Postell Jervey and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Sullivan. She is survived by daughter, Martha Ann Thompson LeGrand (Keith); son, Robert Maxwell Thompson Jr. (Debbie); brother, James Postell Jervey III (Ruth); grandsons, Robert Maxwell Thompson III and Gabriel Ryan Thompson; stepgrandson, Michael Stanley (Teri); son-in-law, William F. Moore Jr; several nephews, great-nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Interment church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or the Richmond Animal League (RAL). Bennett & Barden Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ila M. Stewart
Ila M. Stewart, 86, widow of Ester C. Stewart, of Powhatan, died November 14, 2011. She is survived by her son, Randy L. Stewart (Charlene) of Powhatan; daughter, Janie S. Sale of Chesterfield; brother, Julius C. Morris; sister, Sylvia Jackson; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ester Mae Stewart; and one grandson, David. A graveside service was held in Little Flock Baptist Church Cemetery, Amelia. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan providing services.

Arthur S. Trier
Arthur S. Trier, 59, of Powhatan, died November 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Julia Trier; daughters, Rebecca Erdman (Mark) of Powhatan, Roberta Bergerom (Keith) of Rhode Island, Margaret S. Bechtel of Powhatan; son, Michael Bechtel (Jennifer) of Florida; siblings and their spouses, James Trier of New York, Richard Trier of Massachusetts, Donald Trier of New York, Robert Trier of Rhode Island, Kathleen Trier of Massachusetts; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held in the Powhatan Community Cemetery. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, Powhatan providing services.

Robert “Guy” Burch Sr., 91, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord September 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea Burch; and is survived by his sons, Robert Jr. and his wife, Brenda, Donald and his wife, Debbie, Mike and his wife, Kim, and Pat and his wife, Susan, of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Angela Shibley, Teresa Kane, Andy Burch, Jason and Hunter Mawyer, Thomas Burch, Kate, Cole and Hayden Burch; five great-grandchildren; and brother, William C. Burch and his wife, Sylvia. Mr. Burch was a proud member of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII in the 101st Airborne in the European Theater. He retired from Watkins Nursery.

He was an avid wood worker with hand tools and demonstrated his work in hand crafted heirlooms. A memorial service was held 4 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2011, followed by a gathering of family and friends at Bliley’s - Chippenham.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Virginia.

Hazel Booker Harris
Hazel Booker Harris, of Powhatan, Va., departed this life Monday, September 5, 2011. She is survived by her devoted husband, George N. Harris; two devoted daughters, Wanda L. Worsham of Blackstone and Zakiya A. Worsham of Chesterfield; two stepsons, DeShayne M. Harris of Goochland and Tony D. Harris of Henrico. Remains rested at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th & Hull Streets, Richmond, Va. The funeral service was held on Saturday September 10, 2011 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2591 Ridge Road, Powhatan, Va. Reverand Lawrence A. Wilson Sr., Pastor, St. James Baptist Church, Powhatan, Va., officiating. Interment followed at the St. James Baptist Church Cemetery, 3191 Lee’s Landing Road, Powhatan, Va.

James D. Moore
James D. Moore, 76, of Powhatan, went to be with his Lord September 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Moore; two sons, Jeff Moore, Jonathan Moore, both of Powhatan; two daughters, Judy Tuck of Mechanicsville, Jill Bridges of Fincastle; one brother, three sisters and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, two brothers and one sister. The family received friends Sunday at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy (Rte. 60), Powhatan.
Funeral services were held Monday in the Holly Hills Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment. in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. Memorial contributions may be made to Powhatan Youth Athletic Association.

Dorothy Mitchell Pate
Dorothy Mitchell Pate, 87, of Richmond, widow of William B. Pate Sr., died September 9, 2011. She was born in Caroline County, Va. on September 11, 1923. She is survived by her two children, William B. Pate Jr., of Houston, Texas, and Karen Utt and her husband, Edwin, of Powhatan, Va.; two grandchildren, Jeremy Utt and Laura Utt; two sisters, Anne M. Jones and her husband, Clifton, and Norma June Lenox and her husband, Benny; two brothers, Clinton A. Mitchell and his wife, Robyn, and William R. Mitchell and his wife, Jean; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin T. Mitchell; and a grandchild, Christopher Utt. She was an active member of Southside Baptist Church, where she helped out in different areas, but her favorite was cooking for church functions. Mrs. Pate worked at DuPont and DMV, where she retired. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going on trips with friends. The family wishes to extend a much deserved “thank you” to the caregivers by whom so much care and love was given to our mother in the past years. Also a special “thank you” for the loving care given to our mother by Bon Secours Hospice. The family received friends at Blileys-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Road, in Richmond, where funeral services were held. Interment at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bon Secours Hospice, The Arthritis Foundation, or to a charity of your choice.

Bruce Wayne Cave
Bruce Wayne Cave, 35, of Kannapolis, N.C., died September 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia G. Cave; two step-daughters, Valarie Blake (Nat), Candice Hartsell, all of North Carolina; parents, Cleve “Bubba” and June Cave of Powhatan; maternal grandfather, Ralph Osborne of Chesterfied; brother, Michael Cave; sister, Vickie Cave, both of Powhatan; stepgranddaughter, Millie Blake; friend, Luke Overcash; three nieces; five nephews and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The family received friends at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan, where funeral services wereheld. Interment Mattoax Cemetery, Amelia.

Mary Layne Condrey
Mary Layne Condrey, 78, of Powhatan, widow of Linton R. Condrey, died September 10, 2011. She is survived by four daughters, Marilyn Price (Robbie), Bonnie, Amy and Karen Condrey, all of Powhatan; one sister, Grace Frayser; two grandchildren, Brandy Nixon (William), and Justin Price; two great-grandchildren, Jaylyn and McKenzie Nixon; and two nephews, Billy and Mac Frayser. The family received friends at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan, where services were held Monday. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of Virginia.

Al “Butch” Giuliani,
Al “Butch” Giuliani, 66, of Powhatan, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., died August 28, 2011. Survivors include his wife, June; three daughters, Carmen Lawrence and her husband, Brian, Shannon Brown and her fiancée, Bill Krier, and Michelle Pettit; four brothers, Ronald, Stephen, Mark and Danny Giuliani; one sister, Dorothy “Sissy” Stroker; and five grandchildren, Ethan, Carter and Autumn Lawrence, Piper Brown and John Pettit.
He was a humorous, intelligent, self-educated and honest man who will be greatly missed. His remains rested at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, where funeral services were held. Online condolences to woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.

Leslie Longstreet Mason Jr.
Leslie Longstreet Mason Jr., 84, of Powhatan, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Chiles Mason; one son, Ben Mason and his wife, Leslie, of Norfolk; three daughters, Lee Baker and her husband, Chip, of Saigon, Vietnam, Ann Mason of Basalt, Colo., Mary Margaret Evans and her husband, Tom, of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Reilly, Brother, Reid Mason, Ford, Grey Baker, Davis, Mason Evans; one brother, Bill Mason and his wife, Kitty, of Lexington, Ky.; one nephew, Mark Mason, of Atlanta, Ga. Judge Mason was an Army veteran of WWII. Following his armed service, he attended Purdue University and continued his education at Washington and Lee University where he received his law degree in 1951. Upon moving to Powhatan in 1956, he began practicing law and in 1966 he began serving as County Judge. In 1974, he was appointed Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge for the 11th Judicial district serving Powhatan, Amelia, Nottoway, Dinwiddie and Petersburg until retiring in 1994. Following his retirement, he continued to serve as substitute judge throughout the commonwealth. He was a long time member and trustee of Providence Presbyterian Church in Powhatan. He was one of the founders of Central Virginia Bank in the early 1970s. At his death, he was the senior most member of the Fine Creek Club in Powhatan. His likes and joys were fairly simple. Affectionately known as G-Daddy by his beloved grandchildren, he loved making breakfast for all those around but especially those seven. He also loved to travel around the country taking backroads whenever possible. Even after his retirement, he was greatly appreciated by many in the community for his generous and sound advise, particularly to the younger generations. The family received visitors Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 3 p.m. in the Providence Presbyterian Church, 1950 Ridge Rd., Powhatan, followed by a reception at “The Glebe,” home of the Mason family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 247, Powhatan, Va. 23139.

Shane Michael Wood
Shane Michael Wood, 26, of Powhatan, died September 8, 2011. Shane was a graduate of Powhatan High School and attended Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Technology program. He was a project manager for Woodlawn Landscaping, a family owned business.
He was a former volunteer firefighter for Powhatan County and was an avid hunter and a Va. Tech fan. Shane loved spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his kind heart, outgoing personality and wonderful smile that would light up a room.
Shane will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Emil and Walter Wood. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Diane Wood; twin brother, Nick (Cher’rie); sister, Erika Seay (Chris); nephew and niece, Zachary and Madelyn Seay; maternal grandparents, Shirley and Elinor Dowdy; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family received friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan.
Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. in the Powhatan Community Church, Anderson Hwy., Powhatan. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery.