Local Obituaries from Memorial Discount Funerals & Online Cremation
James Bess
Feb 13, 2016
BESS, James Brice "J.B.", 30, of Colonial Heights passed away February 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheryl King Bess and his son, James Bentley Bess. He is survived by his wife, Rose Norvell Bess; sister, Ashley Brooke Bess; niece, Kaylee; nephew, Jaxston; brother, Joe Bess; grandmother, Sandra King Sahnow (Billy); father-in-law, Larry Norvell and numerous,...
Thelma Pearl Beers
Feb 7, 2016
Thelma Pearl Beers, 88, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016 with her granddaughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Pearl Morris Hall, husband; Roy Beers, daughters; Sharon Barrese, Joyce Richards, Shelia Milam, and a sister; Roberta Lane. Thelma was retired from AT&T information systems in Orlando, Florida where she was...
Roger Dale Drumheller
Jan 28, 2016
Roger Dale Drumheller, 63, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Natalie Peters and Cecil W. Drumheller, Sr. and a brother, Cecil Drumheller, Jr. Roger is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sherry Drumheller; his son, Brian Drumheller; his daughter, April Drumheller; his furry...
Shirley Lee Boyce
Jan 25, 2016
In loving memory of Shirley Lee Kirby-Boyce 84, formerly of Colonial Heights, VA. who peacefully passed away in San Antonio Texas on January 25, 2016 due to renal failure. Born in Kitzmiller, MD on January 31, 1931, Shirley was the loving wife of the late Peter Russell Boyce for 61 years, who passed away on March 16, 2014. She was...
Angelo Spiros Frangopoulos
Jan 2, 2016
Angelo Spiros Frangopoulos, 81, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday January 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; Spiros and Sofia Frangopoulos, and a brother Victor Frangopoulos. Born in Aliquippa Pa, he graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls PA., where he earned his engineering degree. After forty years of service he retired from Honeywell, formerly Allied...
Elsie Torvund Ahrend
Dec 29, 2015
Elsie Torvund Ahrend, 88, of Hopewell, formerly of Spotswood NJ, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ingvard and Martha Goss Torvund, and her husband; Capt. George F. Ahrend. Elsie was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church for 13 years where she was a member of the Allen Circle, prior to...
William Bill Draper
Dec 21, 2015
William E. "Bill" Draper, Jr. 83, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 21, 2015, after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly; his daughter, Jill Brandon (James); granddaughter, Meredith Driskill, all of...
Jessica Melaine Daniel
Dec 11, 2015
Jessica Melaine Daniel, 39, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Tirpak. Jessica is survived by her mother, Teresa Daniel; maternal grandmother, Doris Shields; aunts, Judy Carlisle, Denise Randolph-Saluck; uncles, Bruce Jones (Faith), Brian Jones (Patti); cousins, Justin, Christopher, Wesley, Gregory and Jason. The family will receive friends...
Kenneth W. Quinn
Nov 28, 2015
QUINN, Kenneth Wayne, 56, of Salem went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Augustus and Margaret Cicero Quinn and a brother, Stephen Quinn. Kenneth is survived by his siblings, Robert Quinn (Maureen), Francis Quinn (Sharon), Lillian Carlson (Doug), John Quinn, Michael Quinn (Bonnie), Mark Quinn; Special Caregiver,...
William Ralph Williams
Nov 25, 2015
WILLIAMS, William "Ralph", 90, of Chester passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Ethel A. Dillard Williams; his sister, Edith Harden and a brother, James Thomas Williams. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Courtney Williams; his daughter, Virginia Samko; granddaughters, Melissa Samko Muncy (Adam), Francy...
Dean Mcnew
Nov 22, 2015
MCNEW, Dean Wade, 77, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He is survived by his loving daughters, Deana Harris and Tamera Davis; granddaughter, Tiffany Black; grandsons, Travis Chapell, Jr., Christopher Davis and Steven Davis; great granddaughter, Glorie Lynn Chapell, sister, Martha Hicks and a special niece, Leslie Burdette. Dean was a past member...
Ernie J. Cibula
Nov 19, 2015
Ernest "Ernie" J. Cibula, Sr., 71, lifelong resident of Prince George, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Emmett A. and Mary Skalsky Cibula. Ernie is survived by his devoted loving wife of 28 years, Sylvia Diane Marks Cibula; his daughters, Victoria Oldmixon (Scott) and Elizabeth...
David Wayne Humphrey
Oct 31, 2015
David Wayne Humphrey, 38, of Prince George passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Tabitha Walker; parents-in-law, Janice Fuller and Robert Much; grandfather-in-law, Donald Matthews; extended family-in-law, Elizabeth Walker, Cindy Martin, James and Crystal Walker, Dudley, Jo, Amanda and Tony Matthews; David and Ashley Murphey, Eddie, Destiny, Brendon and Justin...
Frank Thomas Ellis
Oct 29, 2015
Frank Thomas Ellis, 89, of Warrensville, S.C., formerly of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He is reunited in death with his wife of 56 years, Mattie Catherine Hayes Ellis and his parents, Henry Bragg and Mable Barnett Ellis. Frank is survived by his sons, Nathan Thomas Ellis (Kathy) and Morris Van Ellis (JoAnn);...
Eddie J. Rafey
Oct 28, 2015
Eddie James Rafey, 81, of Hopewell, Virginia passed peacefully on October 28, 2015 He was born to parents of Lebanese descent; Wacilla and Sam Rafey, and is predeceased by two children, Galeb and Amed, and a brother, Richard. Also preceding him are two brothers and a sister born to Wacilla and George Ameen; George, Ernest, and Edna. He will be...
Melva Helen Morris
Oct 27, 2015
MORRIS, Melva Helen, 98, of Lillington, N.C., formerly Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October, 27, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Thomas and Roberta Robinson Morris. Melva is survived by her brother, Jimmy Morris; her niece, Kay Thomas; numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Melva was a teacher for Prince...
Betty Jane Rosser Lowder
Oct 26, 2015
Betty Jane Rosser Lowder, 86, of Hopewell, passed away on Monday October 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Evans and Mary Martha Denney Rosser and her husband Richard E. Lowder. Betty was employed by the Hopewell School System for many years prior to her retirement, was well known for her arts and crafts, loved traveling...
Frank Riley Baker
Oct 17, 2015
BAKER, Frank Riley, BCM Retired USN, 101, of Wakefield went to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, October 17, 2015. He is reunited in death with his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Elizabeth Hall Baker. Frank is survived by his sons, Dr. F. Russell Baker (Anita), Robert Richard Baker (Janice), Dennis Hall Baker (Amelia); his daughters,...
Imogene Nunn Bell
Oct 17, 2015
Imogene Nunn Bell, 86, of Prince George went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip M. and Ethel Dickerson Nunn. Imogene is survived by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Ronald Bell Sr.; her sons, David J. Bell (Ginna), Timothy Ray Bell (Mary) and Ronald Bell Jr....
Sylvia Wood
Sep 30, 2015
WOOD, Sylvia "Susie" Estep, 77, of Hopewell went to be with the Lord on September, 30, 2015. She was the daughter of Frank and Ada Crockett Estep. Susie is preceded in death by her husband Earl Wood Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Sheliah Dovel (Ronnie); her son, Earl Wood Jr. (Lisa); grandchildren, Leslie and Michael Wood; and numerous...

