Local obituaries for
Christopher Miles Calkins
Apr 1, 2026
Christopher Calkins, 75, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born to the late Longena and Eugene Calkins, he was a native of Detroit, Michigan. Christopher, or Chris as he preferred, graduated from Longwood College (now University) in Farmville, Virginia. Most recently, he lived in a restored National Register listed 18th century Georgian mansion in Petersburg's Old Town Historic District.
Chris worked...
Daniel Clark Rackley Sr.
Apr 1, 2026
Daniel "Clark" Rackley, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the Hospice Unit/Journey's Way at the Richmond VA Medical Center, in Richmond, Virginia. Clark was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on July 23, 1942, to the late James Clark Rackley and Evelyn Bland Rackley.
Clark's family moved from North Carolina to Virginia when he was about 5 years...
Linda Booker
Apr 1, 2026
Linda Jean Booker, 71, of Petersburg, VA, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Richfield, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late James Jerome Welch and Beverlee Helmer Romine; and was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Welch.
Linda was a dedicated employee of the Yankee Coffee Shop...
Norman Arleigh Slate, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Norman Arleigh, Slate, Jr., 78, of Chester, VA, died March 29, 2026. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Norman Arleigh Slate, Sr. and Isabelle Goode Slate; and was also preceded in death by his son, Norman Slate III; and daughter, Amanda Watts. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Slate;...
Helen Isabelle Williams
Mar 26, 2026
Helen I. Williams, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born in Connecticut to the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dorman (Emma), she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Master Sergeant Harvey J. Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Melson and Leona Williams (Dale); two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.Helen was...
Donald Lee Camper
Mar 25, 2026
Donald L. Camper left us suddenly on Wednesday, March 26, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1942. He grew up in Rescue and spent his teenage years with friends and family water skiing and jumping off the Rescue Bridge. Donald graduated from Smithfield High School in 1960. His graduation was on a Friday, and that following Monday, he began...
Herbert Dean Freeburn, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Herbert Dean Freeburn, Jr, 80, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Herbert Dean Freeburn, Sr. and Mary Olga Popig Freeburn; and was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Freeburn.Mr. Freeburn spent his career working in the insurance industry. He began working for Southland Life,...
Judith Ellen Wade
Mar 24, 2026
Judith "Judi" Ellen Wade, 78, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born in Ohio to the late Mary Cannarella and Harvey Dunn. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Paul A. Dunn and Carolyn Lewis. She was a faithful follower of Christ and prayed for all who touched her life. She attended...
Ruth Mabbitt Bonner
Mar 19, 2026
Ruth Mabbitt Bonner, a devoted educator, leader, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.
Raised in Glendora, California, Ruth dedicated her life to education and service. She attended California State University, Los Angeles, where she began her journey toward a meaningful career shaping young minds. Ruth served as both a teacher and later as Principal of Saint...
Morris Turner Horne Jr.
Mar 17, 2026
Morris T. Horne, Jr., 90, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Horne; his son, Richard W. Horne; and his brother, Marvin Horne.He was the son of the late Morris and Pearl Horne. He is survived by his son, Morris D. Horne; his daughter, Kathy D. Loving (Husband...
Francis Allan McDonald
Mar 17, 2026
Francis A. McDonald, 66, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away March 17, 2026. Born September 2, 1959 in Italy, he is preceded in death by his parents, John and Luciana McDonald; and a brother, Paul McDonald.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ecko; a daughter, Skye McDonald of Dinwiddie; three grandchildren, Jasiah, Brian, and Brayden; two sisters, Julie McDonald and...
Jo Ann Peters Wall
Mar 16, 2026
Jo Ann Peters Wall, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, March 16, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Rosser Howard and Lawrence Sylvester Peters, Sr.; devoted husband, George Harold Wall; beloved son, Charles Lawrence Wall; and brothers, Lawrence Sylvester, Jr., Otis Glenwood, Harry Eldon, James Cleere, Cecil Wray, and...
Bobbie Joe Berger
Mar 14, 2026
Bobbie Joe Berger, 85, of Chester, VA, passed away on March 14, 2026. Born January 17, 1941, in Bonham, Texas, he was the son of the late Lonnie Lee and Carlean Marie Berger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Leigh Berger Sullivan; sons, Larry Ray Berger and Roger Leon Berger; sisters, Louise...
Cleveland "Cleve" Dale Allen
Mar 13, 2026
It is with loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Cleveland "Cleve" Dale Allen, a remarkable man whose life was filled with music and simple joys. He enjoyed working in his yard, being outside, and feeding the birds. That was his peaceful time. He was also a passionate collector of sports memorabilia. Over the years he built a collection...
Lula Emogene Simmons
Mar 12, 2026
Lula Emogene Simmons, 86, of North Chesterfield, VA, died on March 12, 2026. She was born and raised in Richlands, VA to the late Virgil Bert Stevens, Sr. and Pearl Martin Stevens. She was a strong woman who never met a stranger and could find the good in anyone she met. She retired from Children's Hospital after 40 years as...
Vincent Cancino, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Vincent Cancino, Jr., 87, of Prince George, Virginia, passed away on March 11, 2026.
Born in Santa Ana, California, Vincent graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from St. Leo College. He proudly served in the United States Army for 30 years, retiring with the distinguished rank of Sergeant Major.
Vincent...
William Angell Burton
Mar 11, 2026
William Angell "Bill" Burton, of Providence, Rhode Island, entered heaven March 11, 2026, just shy of his 98th year of life. Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, by Raymond Holbrook and Beryl Joslin, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Bill's passion for leading an active life fueled his personal participation in tennis and motivated his children to...
Hester "Nancy" Boswell
Mar 11, 2026
Hester "Nancy" Boswell, 90, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Giles Alvin Cliborne and Agnes Bethel Hudson Cliborne; her husband, Charles Aubrey Boswell, Jr.; her sons, Allen Dale Weaver and Hubert "Lee" Weaver III; her step-daughter, Georgia B. Gryder; her three sisters, Agnes Lee Harrison, Ruth C....
Sidney Cooper Gupton II
Mar 8, 2026
Sidney "Sid" Cooper Gupton II, 53, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was the son of the late Franklin and Jannette Gupton; and was also preceded in death by his step-father, Morris "Booty" Gupton. Sid faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He had a great sense of humor and was always looking...
Arthur "Pete" Lee Campbell Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Arthur "Pete" Lee Campbell, Jr., of Richmond, VA, passed away March 6, 2026. He was born October 16, 1945 to the late Arthur Lee Campbell, Sr. and Loucille Layne Campbell.
Pete graduated from Manchester High School and was a carpenter by trade for 50+ years. He fell in love with and married his wife, Patricia, and they remained married until her...
