News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 30, 2026
Obituaries
Marilyn M. Mills
Marilyn M. Mills, 70, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on July 20, 2021. Marilyn was a graduate of York High School in Yorktown, Virginia, and Smithdeal Massey Business College in Richmond, Virginia. She worked as a secretary for the New Kent County Economic Development Authority and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Riverview #69. She also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and traveling in her free time. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 45 years, Monty Mills; son, John H. Mills; grandson, Travis H. Mills; sister, Rebecca Bathurst (David) of Williamsburg; brother, Keith McIntyre (Angela)…
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John W. Johnson Jr.
John W. “Snook” Johnson Jr., departed this earth on July 1, 2021. Snook drove a truck for 52 years. He was a long time member of the Tater Run Hunt Club. He loved to hunt, fish, play cards on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as take trips to the casino. Snook was a very giving man who would help anyone who needed it. Snook was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Johnson; father, John W. Johnson Sr.; brother, Ronnie Johnson; and sister, Rose Marie Mabry. He is survived by his son, Jason Johnson; grandson, Shaquan Johnson; brothers, Roy…
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Christina A. Stacy
Christina A. Stacy, 74, of Charles City, died on July 2, 2021 at her home with her son by her side. Christina was born on July 2, 1947 to the late Joseph Mizkonis and Anne Miller Mizkonis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy A. Stacy, and her son, Craig Stacy. Christina is survived by her son, Charles Stacy of Charles City. A graveside service was held at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery on Thursday, July 8, 2021, 11 a.m. Services are under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.
Jerry W. Snowa
Jerry W. Snowa, a Vietnam-era Army Veteran, born on June 15, 1950, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2021, after a long fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Jerry was a pipefitter with the Local 10 Union. He was a life-long member of the Moose Lodge and an avid golfer. Jerry loved spending time with family the friends the most, always skeeping others laughing with stories and antics. A life-long dream was to retire to Myrtle Beach and thankfully, this is where he spent his last 11 years before returning home at the end of his illness….
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Andrew Cason
The family of Andrew Cason, with great sadness, announces his passing on June 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Andrew was born on July 13, 1947, to Eula Cason of Morven, North Carolina. From a young age, he was an outstanding student, graduating from Anson High School and earning a scholarship to Livingstone College. He participated in numerous on-campus activities, including concert choir, concert band, and marching band. He was also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. After earning his chemistry degree in 1969, he settled in Richmond, Virginia, before relocating to New Kent County. Andrew…
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Ima Hanvey
Ima “Jean” Hanvey, 82, of New Kent County, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2021. Jean was born in Reagor Springs, Texas, but spent most of her life in Virginia. She was a resident of New Kent County for over 30 years, where she was the final owner and operator of Adam’s Grocery Store. Jean will be remembered as a generous person who found much joy in her family. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard R. Hanvey; parents, Henry and Jane Anderson; and siblings,…
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Robert Neville Reamy
Robert “Bob” Neville Reamy, 89, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home in New Kent, Virginia, on May 3, 2021. Robert was born on Aug. 13, 1931 in Alexandria, Virginia, and was the son of the late Harvey Dale Reamy and Hazel Ale Reamy. Robert served in the United States Navy for 20 years on submarines, two of which were the U.S.S. Triton and the U.S.S. Runner. He achieved the rank of Master Chief before retiring in 1969. He lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia and raised his family for 27 years before relocating to Rocky Mount, North…
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Gail Bareford Hardinge
Dr. Gail Bareford Hardinge, 62, of New Kent, departed her earthly body on May 9, 2021 after a brief, but courageous battle with ALS. Gail was known for her quick wit, her loud laugh, and her sage advice. She will be missed by many. In her professional life, Gail was a tireless advocate for public education and spent the last 17 years working for the College of William and Mary. She served 18 years as a member of the New Kent County School Board. Prior to that, she worked many years as a school psychologist for Williamsburg-James City County and…
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Evelyn Burrell Funn
Evelyn “Bay” Burrell Funn, 77, of Charles City, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Mar. 22, 2021. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her husband fo 58 years, James E. Funn Sr.; three children, Kathy Adkins (Robert), Karen Christian (Alex), and James E. Funn Jr.; three grandchildren, Brandon Funn (Ashley), Enrico Adkins (Loreyna), and Erica Christian; granddaughter-in-law Mary Adkins; six great-grandchildren, Dorrian, Arianna, Zaiden, Kyrie, Addison, and Levi; and a host of other family members and friends. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Mar. 27, 1 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge, Virginia. A…
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Grace Anne Goodman
Grace Anne Goodman, 87, of Buena Vista, Virginia, and formerly of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, Mar. 27, 2021. Grace was born on Apr. 27, 1933 in Newport News, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Arthur M. Murden and Thelma E. Hudgins Murden. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 27 years, Johnnie E. Lewis Sr.; second husband of 34 years, Jess Goodman Jr.; and daughter, Debbie Denton. Grace is survived by her children, Regina M. Noel (Dusty) and Johnnie E. Lewis Jr. (Shelly); grandchildren, Krystal Anne Clark, Dusty Reid Noel, Dawna Frances Camden,…
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