News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 4, 2025
Obituaries
Kerman E. Ward
Kerman E. Ward, 77, of Lanexa, Virginia, went to his heavenly home on Dec. 5, 2020. He was born on Aug. 4, 1943 in Bertie County, North Carolina, to the late Inez and Nathan Ward. Kerman served in the United States Army and then went to work for New Kent Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years, where he retired as a sergeant. Kerman had a passion for music, which led to the creation of the “Work-N-Progress” band. When he wasn’t playing music, he enjoyed camping and riding Harleys alongside his wife. In Kerman’s 77 years of life, he made a…
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Anne Tyler Netick
Anne Tyler Netick died on Dec. 7, 2020 at Edgeworth Park in Williamsburg. She was born in Richmond on Sept. 28, 1934. The daughter of David Gardiner Tyler Jr. and Anne Morton Shelton, she was raised at Sherwood Forest Plantation. She was educated in the Charles City Public School system and at St. Catherine’s School in Richmond. She graduated from Randolph-Macon Women’s College where, like her mother, was a member of Phi Mu. Anne earned her master’s degree from Columbia University and her doctoral degree from Vanderbilt University. She taught Russian literature and language at the College of William and…
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Olivia Nokomis Adkins Bradby
Olivia Nokomis Adkins Bradby went to be with the Lord on Dec. 6, 2020. Olivia came to know the Lord at a young age. She was a member of Samaria Baptist Church where she served as an assistant Sunday school teacher and was active with the Women’s Missions. Olive was also a member of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. She was a schoolteacher for a short while where she became a mother to many. Olive was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She has gone home where there is no more pain or suffering. Olive was a wonderful wife,…
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Avis Donna Alexander
Dr. Avis Donna Alexander departed this life on Nov. 30, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donna led a life filled with accomplishment, beginning with her higher education at John Tyler Community College before continuing to complete her bachelor’s degree in English. She followed that with a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Psychology, earning them at Virginia Commonwealth University. She subsequently worked in different capacities as a medical grant coordinator at MCV before starting her career in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) as a professor of psychology at Northern Virginia Community College and John Tyler Community…
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Mary Spence King
Mary Spence King, 94, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away after a brief illness on Nov. 29, 2020. She was a pastor’s wife for 53 years, serving for the Assembly of God Church Organization in multiple churches on the East Coast and in Shacklefords, Virginia in a multitude of roles. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Earnest William King; daughter, Betty Gay Smith; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Luann Jose Roane and Lyndia Rose King; son, James “Jim” King; brother, Willie J. Spence Jr.; sister, Barbara G. McElroy; four grandchildren,…
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Charles Mitchell Hammond Jr.
Charles Mitchell Hammond Jr., known as Mitch, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in New Kent, Virginia, on Nov. 10, 2020. He was born on Mar. 14, 1937, the first of five children to the Rev. Charles Mitchell Hammond Sr. and Altha Hammond. Mitch graduated from Lock Haven Area High School and enlisted into the United States Navy. He attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduating in 1960. He served his country as an officer in the Navy until 1968 before pursuing a career in physics. Mitch received his PhD in physics from Pennsylvania State…
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Betty Abernathy Brime
Betty Abernathy Brime, born on Feb. 2, 1954, passed unexpectedly on Oct. 15, 2020. In lieu of flowers, a remember Betty Brime account has been set up at BB&T with the last four account numbers being 8134. A meal train and fund me page have also been set up in her memory. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family thanks everyone for their patience and outpouring of support during this extremely difficult time.
Christopher Martel Adkins
Christopher Martel Adkins, 26, of New Kent, Virginia, passed suddenly on Oct. 28, 2020. Chris graduated from New Kent High School on June 9, 2012 and was baptized at Elam Baptist Church when he was a teenager. He was employed by West Rock in Richmond. He was a family man who sincerely loved his wife, Mary, and their daughter, Addison. At heart, he was truly an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing with his father, working on cars with his brother, Rico, and hanging out with his older brother, Brandon. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and…
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James Howard Smith III
James “Jay” Howard Smith III, 53, of Charles City, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 2020. Jay was a graduate of the Class of 1985 from Thomas Dale High School. He was the owner of Smith Plumbing Service and Repair for over 20 years. He dearly loved spending time with family and friends. Jay enjoyed life to the fullest and could be found hunting, fishing, or attending auctions in his free time. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, James “Jamie” H. Smith Jr. and Patricia S. Blankenship; paternal grandparents, James Howard Smith Sr. and…
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Linwood Wilford Throckmorton Sr.
Linwood Wilford Throckmorton Sr., 84, of Quinton, Virginia, left his earthly home for his eternal home on Oct. 15, 2020. Wilford was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He graduated from New Kent High School as a member of the Class of 1954. He was the co-owner of Betty’s Catering Service and a member of Black Creek Baptist Church. He and his wife worked on the electoral board for over 25 years. Wilford retired from the GM parts department after 23 years of service and then worked on the farm at Throckmorton Greenhouses until his health condition did not…
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