News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 6, 2026
Obituaries
Barbara Ann Shoda Taylor
Barbara Ann Shoda Taylor, 75, of New Kent, Virginia, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Barbara was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Mary and John Shoda. She was a loyal and obedient servant of God. She passionately loved her family and friends, as well as sharing the love and warmth of our savior Jesus Christ with as many people as possible. Barbara always wore a radiant smile, remained kind and generous at all times, demonstrated the proficiency of a great listener, and possessed an incredible servant’s heart. She was truly…
Read Full Story
Carol Ann Hockridge Moon
Carol Ann Hockridge Moon, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on Oct. 8, 2022, after an unexpected hospital stay. Carol was born in Syracuse, New York, on May 10, 1944, to the late Edwin Hockridge and Edna Martin Hockridge. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Carol was extremely proud of her son, daughter, and grandchildren. She was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa and especially loved working with the children. She was happiest when surrounded by all her family and cherished each one. Carol received great joy with their presence in her…
Read Full Story
Ann H. Seitz
Ann H. Seitz, 95, of Quinton, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Ann was the daughter of the late Edward and Hilda Hightower. Her greatest joy in life was her service to her church and her family. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Harold K. Seitz; siblings, Evelyn and James Hightower; and two beloved grandsons, Paul Mula and Thomas Groves. She is survived by her children, Robert Seitz (Barbara), Catherine Hargan (Rick), Patricia Groves (Greg), and Brenda Cash (Krag-Stevens); seven beloved grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct….
Read Full Story
Louis Herbert Bell Jr.
Louis Herbert Bell Jr., 66, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Louis retired from Ryder after working in trucking maintenance for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, flying kites, listening to country music, and loved trips to the beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Herbert Bell Sr. and Hattie Gill Bell. Left to cherish Louis’ memories are his wife of 43 years, Barbara Glasheen Bell; sister, Barbara Bell Wilson; nephew, William Wirt Wilson Jr. (Marie); niece, Mary Ellen Cox (Richard); great-nephew, Thomas Ray Cox; great-niece, Carly Ellen Cox; and many…
Read Full Story
George Henry Haupt Jr.
George Henry Haupt Jr., 76, of Urbanna, Virginia and formerly of Charles City, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 7, 2022. Henry was an avid saltwater fisherman and outdoorsman. He loved fishing, golfing, and hunting with his friends and family. He dearly loved his sons and grandchildren and had a true soft spot for his dogs. Henry served in the Air National Guard. While Henry’s lifelong career was in banking, he felt especially blessed in recent years to continue his work in finance with the Evelyn family, a position he would describe as his dream job. Henry was preceded in…
Read Full Story
George Wallace Fisher
George Wallace Fisher, a life-long resident of New Kent County, passed away on Sept. 6, 2022 at the age of 87. George was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 23, 1935, to the late Hugh Pearson and Alice Fisher Moore. He graduated from New Kent High School and furthered his education by attending and graduating from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1958 with a major in agronomy. While in college, he was in the Corp of Cadets, graduating as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force and was stationed in Texas. He enjoyed watching Virginia Tech football games on television and…
Read Full Story
Natchie Edwin Adkins
Natchie Edwin Adkins, of New Kent, passed away on Sept. 7, 2022, following a two-year battle with cancer, with his wife Lisa Smith by his side. Natchie was born on Dec. 4, 1969, in West Virginia, to Sandra Faye Whittington Adkins and to the late James Moses Adkins. In addition to his father, Natchie was preceded in death by his brother, James Darren Adkins. His memory will be forever cherished by his wife, Lisa C. Smith; mother, Sandra Faye Whittington Adkins of Scott Depot, West Virginia; niece, Chelsey Terry of Scott Depot, West Virginia; siblings, Forrest Allen Adkins (Tammy), Jonel…
Read Full Story
Eddie Parsley
Eddie “Mason” Parsley, 86, of New Kent, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Mason worked as a brick-laborer for most of his life. He loved being outdoors, his tobacco, gospel and country music, and his F150 truck. Most of all, he loved his family. Mason was a gentle and kind spirt and would always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be missed by all who loved him. Mason was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mable; siblings, Wallace (Hobo), Alton (Shine), Paul, Jane, and Norman; and son-in-law, Scott….
Read Full Story
Dennis Ray Overman
Dennis Ray Overman, 85, a longtime resident of Charles City County, Virginia, passed away on Aug. 2, 2022. Dennis was a lifelong farmer. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family. Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Helen Catherine Overman; his brother, David; and his sister, Marion. He is survived by three daughters, Debora, Peggy (Chuck), and Johnnie (Michael); a grandson, Christian (Brittany); five brothers and sisters, numerous other family members, and a host of friend. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m., at Vincent Funeral Home,…
Read Full Story
Kathy Sunbeam Owens Leftwich
Kathy Sunbeam Owens Leftwich, 66, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away in her sleep unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022. Kathy loved spending time with her husband and her family. She especially loved spoiling her two grandsons. She loved the beach, sipping on a rum drink, and dancing to the twist. Kathy had an infectious laugh and would help anyone in any way she could. She truly made anyone around her feel like family. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of almost 48 years, Christopher Leftwich Sr.; a son, Christopher Leftwich Jr. (Danaire);…
Read Full Story
