News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 11, 2026
Obituaries
Samuel Irvin Charity Jr.
Samuel “Scootie Red” Irvin Charity Jr., 70, of Charles City, Virginia, completed his job here on earth on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gwendolyn Charity; two daughters, Arese Stewart and Lenora Charity; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Ethan Charity; three sisters, Colleen Hall, Evelyn Adkins, and Dawn Cotman; other siblings and family members, Oliver Walter, Tracy Jones, Karen White, Jamie Coleman, and Rodney Coleman. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
John Mitchell Williams
John Mitchell Williams, 57, formerly of New Kent, Virginia, was called home at the age of 57 on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. John was born in New Kent on July 1, 1963. After graduating from New Kent High School (after never missing a day) in 1981, he relocated to the southeastern part of Virginia, or “The 757” as he would come to affectionately call it later in life. His first years were spent as a student at Old Dominion University, graduating in 1985 with a marketing degree. While enrolled, he pledged the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Tau Lambda Chapter in…
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James W. Leftwich
James “Jimmy” W. Leftwich, 61, of New Kent, Virginia, ended his battle with cancer and entered into eternal rest on Feb. 26, 2021. Always in good spirits, Jimmy fought for 17 months after his initial diagnosis. Jimmy believed, to quote Hunter S. Thompson, “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow, what a ride!” Jimmy spent his entire career working with his hands as a carpenter, home builder, and fashioned beautiful pieces in his…
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Kathleen Althea Carter
Kathleen Althea Carter, 88, of Charles City, Virginia, passed from time to eternity on Feb. 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Carter Sr.; and daughter, Bertha R. Carter. Kathleen leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Herbert Jr. and Lynne Carter, Lloyd Sr. and Elaine Carter, Pearl and Blandon Dwyer, Althea and Henry Miles Jr., and Cheryl and Archer Jones Jr.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Crawley; and a host of other relatives and friends. A walk-through viewing was held on Monday, Mar. 1, 2021, 4-6 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923…
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Rufus V. Lemon
Rufus V. Lemon passed away on Feb. 15, 2021. Rufus was born on Sept. 12, 1948. He lived a majority of his life in Charles City before moving to Princeton, New Jersey, at the time of his passing. He is survived by his daughter, Shelly B. Archer; son, Alphonso Jefferson; grandchildren, Alyssa Thompson, Alston Archer, and Alyson Moses; and brother, Luster Lemon.
Otis Eugene Timberlake Sr.
Otis Eugene Timberlake Sr., 95, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed away Feb. 11, 2021. Otis was a member of the “Greatest Generation” and bravely served his country as a Private First Class in the 63rd Infantry of the United States Army during World War II. While fighting in the European Theater, Otis was captured by the German Army as a Prisoner of War. After serving his country, Otis went to work for Chesapeake Corporation for 43 years, most of which were spent in the marine department. After retirement from the paper mill, you could find Otis building furniture on tinkering…
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Joseph Albert Theimer
Joseph Albert Theimer, 86, of Deltaville, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2021 after losing his battle with COVID-19. Joseph retired from Reynolds Metal Company where he worked since the age of 19. He was a member of Philippi Christian Church and was a devoted member of Middlesex Moose Lodge 2401. Joe loved his river life, boating, and fishing. He loved hunting all his life and for years with the Davis family, who to this day still have “Joe’s hunting stand.” He was quite the handyman and could build or fix just about anything. Joseph was…
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Ronald John Trepanier
Ronald John Trepanier, 79, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed way on Jan. 28, 2021 from COVID-19. A Wisconsin native, Ron played halfback for the Racine Raiders and was a United States Air Force Airman 2nd class before marrying and moving to Richmond to pursue a career in advertising. He worked for several local companies including Kings Dominion and Ethyl Corporation before starting his own successful marketing agency, RJT Creative Communications. Ron was an avid fisherman and golfer. He always enjoyed a game of cards, a martini, and stogie with his friends. Ron will be greatly missed by his caretakers, neighbors,…
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Robin Elizabeth Mills Seeterlin
Robin Elizabeth Mills Seeterlin joined her Lord in Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Robin was an avid gardener and horticulturist, earning her designation as a Professional Certified Landscape Designer from George Washington University. She loved her flowers, operating a cut flower business with her sister Elaine for 10 years, as well as two greenhouses at her home. She always enjoyed playing in dirt. Robin was a lifelong member of Pamunkey Memorial Association, serving as recording secretary for over 15 years. She found joy and love in horses, especially her Chincoteague pony Asa. Robin had a close relationship with Jesus…
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Sandra C. Bowers
Sandra C. “Sandy” Bowers, 84, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away as a result of COVID-19 on Nov. 19, 2020. Sandy retired from Wheat First Securities (Wells Fargo). She was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), enjoyed boating, reading, and loving and caring for many dogs over the years. Sandy was predeceased in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Hill; husband, Robert W. “Bill” Bowers Jr.; and son, Joseph “Rocky” Clemmons. She is survived by her stepchildren, Robert Bowers III (wife, Vickie), and Linda Smith (husband, Mike); two grandsons, Chris Clemmons of Amelia and Rick Clemmons of Chesterfield;…
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