Earnie C. Carroll

Earnie C. Carroll, 88, of Powhatan, son of the late Sturgil and Ollie Carroll, died January 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Shirley J. Carroll; three daughters, Susan Carter (Brent), Linda Mitterer (David), all of Mechanicsville, and Patty Miller (Jack), of Powhatan; three sisters, three brothers; four stepchildren, Vicky Welch (Jerry), Debby Lee Ventura, Becky Surowicz (Stanly), and David Dunn, all of Richmond; mother of his children, Gloria Fussell; six grandchildren, one great- grandchild, nine step- grandchildren and six step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Faye Carroll; four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Carroll was a veteran of WWII in Normandy at Omaha Beach, and a member of VFW Post 10570, Powhatan. The family received friends Sunday at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt.60), Powhatan, and services were held 1 p.m. Monday.

Interment Grove Cemetery, Cumberland. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy. Richmond, Va. 23227.

Linda Lee Connor

Linda Lee Connor, 66, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord December 31, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom Connor; three sons, David Connor and wife, Tricia, Jeffrey Connor, and Tim Connor and wife, Sarah; four grandchildren, Ashlyn, Jordan, Braeden, and Caelyn; two brothers, Rick and Mark Croushore; and a sister, Rydene Stevenson.

A celebration of her life was held Saturday, January 9 at Beulah UMC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Beulah UMC Memorial Fund, 6930 Hopkins Road, Richmond, Va. 23234.

Betty Holland Fischer

Betty Holland Fischer, 61, of Midlothian, passed away December 26, 2009 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She was born in Suffolk, the daughter of the late Minnie Butler and Frank Duke Holland Sr.

Mrs. Fischer was a graduate of Medical College of Virginia and a registered nurse with the Powhatan County Health Department. She was a member of South Quay Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Richard Robertson of Midlothian; two grandchildren, Justin and Savannah Robertson; and two brothers, Frank D. Holland Jr. and John M. Holland, both of Suffolk. The funeral was conducted at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Rev. Dr. Roger Crump officiating. Interment followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin.

The family suggests memorials be made to your local American Cancer Society.

Jean T. Kidd

Jean T. Kidd, 80, of Powhatan, widow of James L. Kidd, went to be with her Lord December 27, 2009. She is survived by five children, Dale Kidd (Robin) of Dalton, Georgia, Beverly Flournoy (James) of Richmond, Paul Kidd (Lynette) of Fayetteville, Georgia, Naomi Golding (Karl) of Powhatan, Barbara Bruno (Scott) of Livingston, New York; three brothers, six sisters, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Branches Baptist, Open Door Baptist Church and Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

The family received friends at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan.

Funeral services were held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia.