News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 1, 2025
Obituaries
George Dwight Adkins
George Dwight Adkins, 66, of Charles City, passed away on June 26, 2022. George drove trucks for most of his life and worked D.W. Davis until he got sick. He enjoyed going to the drag strip and fishing. George was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Adolph Adkins; two songs, George D. Adkisn Jr. and Michael Diggs; a daughter, Leah Adkins; a grandson, Kellan Adkins; and son-in-law, Christopher Adkins. He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Brenda Adkins; his mother, Madge Adkins; two sons, Jason Diggs (Kary) and Joseph Ellis; three daughters, Jessica Pruitt (Glenn), Tiffany…
Read Full Story
Vickie Thompson Roots
Vickie Thompson Roots, 64, of Hague, VA, and formerly of Sandston, VA, passed away on June 10, 2022, after a medical emergency at her home. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Butch & Jerry Thompson, her husband, Walter Roots, and her son, Christopher Robertson. She is survived by her fiancé, Royal “Spanky” Kelvin, her two doggies, and a host of family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held in July near her birthday. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
James Jerome Brown
James Jerome Brown, 82, of Quinton, departed this life on June 16, 2022. He is survived by his loving daughters, Antoinette Brown and Anita Johnson (Kevin); three grandchildren, Vanessa James (Mark), Jonathan Moody (Jayshawn), and Alesha Johnson; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Gladys DePriest; and a host of other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held on Friday, July 1, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, with family receiving friends from 3-4:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m., in the March Chapel (facemask required),…
Read Full Story
Charles F. Carter
Charles F. Carter, 77, passed on May 29, 2022, at his home in Ellsworth, Maine, after a long illness. Formerly of New Kent, Charles moved to Maine due to his illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley; sons, Howard (Patty) of Ellsworth, Maine, and Wiley (Lisa) of James City; three grandchildren, Michael Ellis, Brandie Brown, and Ryan Carter; sisters, Vivian Bland of North Carolinaa, Evelyn Brock of Virginia Beach, and Margaret LeRoche of Suffolk; brothers, Albert Carter (Janet) of North Carolina, and Robert Carter (Sandra) of Poquoson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and close family friends….
Read Full Story
Charles Franklin Chisenhall
Charles Franklin Chisenhall, 68, of Sandston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022. Charles was born in the mountains of Southwest Virginia and grew up in New Kent. He owned and operated Dan-Lor Electric Co. in Providence Forge and lived in Henrico. He was a proud member of Sandston Masonic Lodge #216, a deacon at New Life Baptist Church, and loved spending time outdoors with his family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Miles Chisenhall; and his mother, Wanda Chisenhall. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Chisenhall; son, Daniel Chisenhall; daughter, Lori Chisenhall…
Read Full Story
Nellie E. Holmes
Nellie E. Holmes, 96, of Providence Forge, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2022. Nellie was a devoted member of Samaria Baptist Church, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, and Woodmen of the World. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Edward “Gus” Holmes, and grandsons, Hawkins, Devin, and Greg. Nellie is survived by her children, Merle (Drue), Linda, Rose (Wakie), Edith (Harley), Hilda (Dave), and Audrey (Lowell); a son of her heart, Alva (Janet); eight grandchildren, Darrin, Robbie, Michelle, Lisa, Farrar, Mary, Meagan, and Loren; 16 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; her siblings,…
Read Full Story
Gertrude Winbauer Gentry
Gertrude Winbauer Gentry, 96, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on May 14, 2022. Gertrude loved baking, with her lemon pound cake voted “best in show” last year. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers, and all of her dogs and other animals. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Gentry; son, Gerald Ellwood Ellgass; and sisters, Evelyn Enroughty and Josephine Knight. She is survived by her son, Glenn Ellgass; brother, Joseph Winbauer; two grandsons, Bobby Graves and Frank Haegela; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 18, 11 a.m. at Vincent Funeral…
Read Full Story
Alease Allen Johnson Braxton
Alease Allen Johnson Braxton passed into the eternal presence of our Lord on Monday, May 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Alease was born on Nov. 5, 1919, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Allen in Charles City County, VA, and was a life-long resident of the county. She was educated in the county schools and a graduate of Ruthville High School. She joined Union Baptist Church at 11 years of age and was a faithful member until her health began to decline. She served as a church clerk, deaconess, and for many years, her beautiful alto…
Read Full Story
Geraldine Rowe Hale
Geraldine Rowe Hale, 86, gained her heavenly rest on Apr. 29, 2022, following a long illness. Gerri was the first-born child of Aldon and Gladys Rowe of Rowe, Virginia. She spent all of her adult life in the Lanexa, Virginia area. Ms. Gerri, as she was affectionately known by so many, was a Christian woman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Ms. Gerri was a school bus driver for more than 40 years, serving New Kent County and Williamsburg-James City County. She spent her last five years of service as an aide for pre-school buses, retiring at the age…
Read Full Story
Judith J. Zummo
Judith “Judy” J. Zummo, of Locust Grove, Virginia, passed away Dec. 5, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Apr. 25, 2 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 8400 St. Peter’s Lane, New Kent, Virginia, 23124. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Vincent Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.
