News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 7, 2026
Obituaries
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);…
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Mary Lou Kendall
Mary Lou Kendall, 62, of Barhamsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Douglas Smith of Barhamsville and Kevin Kendall of Chesterfield; grandchildren, Nathan, Brody, and Hayden Smith of West Point; siblings, Dixon Smith of Saluda, Shirley Mullins of Gloucester, April Heath of Waterview, and Pat Wilkerson of Toano; and many other family friends. A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 31, 3 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 15810 Liberty Church Road, Lanexa, VA 23089. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Proclaiming Grace Outreach, 15730 Pocahontas Trail, Lanexa, VA 23089….
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Nathaniel Blake Atkins
Nathaniel Blake Atkins, 31, of Richmond, Virginia, was called home on July 6, 2022. Nathan was born on July 18, 1990, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. His family moved to New Kent County, Virginia, in 1993, where his parents still reside. Nathan was an incredibly sweet soul that always gave everyone he met the benefit of the doubt. He had a kind heart and enjoyed giving to his loved ones. Nathan had a love for animals and had a particular gift with cats. He was extremely passionate about music and a skilled woodworker. Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather,…
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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…
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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),…
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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….
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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