News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 12, 2026
Obituaries
Eric Warren Whitlow
Eric Warren Whitlow, 49, received his golden halo on Sept. 27, 2019, due to a tragic accident. He was born on Oct. 17, 1969 and was a 1987 graduate of Hermitage High School. His first job was a machinist where he worked for approximately 15 years. He then married Janet Weymouth in October of 1994, and around that time also started his own business, Whitlow Tree Service. Eric and Janet were proud parents of three sons and were active with them in many sports and scouting activities throughout the years. Eric’s business grew and the couple moved their family to…
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Kenneth Carroll Moore Jr.
Kenneth Carroll Moore Jr., 84, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed way on Oct. 2, 2019. He was born on Nov. 7, 1934 in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Kenneth Carroll Moore and Ruth Moore Kinosky. He was a 1952 graduate of Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, and went on to attend Virginia Tech. Ken had a 37-year career with Verizon as a sales manager, was President/CEO of Colonial Woodcrafters, Inc., and retired from Henrico County as a deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4, a former member of the Royster Memorial…
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Susan Gwaltney
Susan Gwaltney, 64, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. Susan had a soft spot for animals and enjoyed working at God Speed Animal Care/St. Francis Pet Resort and Rehab Center. She loved being outside, fishing with her grandson, and talking on the phone. She truly never met a stranger. Some of her greatest joy came from time spent with her family and watching her grandchildren. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rita Andrews; a daughter, Brittany Gwaltney; and a sister and brother. Susan is survived by her daughters, April Riggs and Tracey…
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Carol B. Jefferson
Carol B. Jefferson, 74, of Charles City, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Carol retired from the Rite Aid drugstore in Providence Forge, Virginia, and made many friends before she retired. Carol had a talent and passion for sewing and loved playing dominoes with family. She had many customers who became like family to her. Carol was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Lawanda. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John; her children, Julie Spires (Preston), Justin Jefferson, Chris Jefferson (Melva), and Susann Brown (Charles); six grandchildren, Brent Jefferson (LaDonna),…
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Gregory Vann Adams
Gregory “Greg” Vann Adams of Charles City, Virginia, born on Sept. 21, 1961, was called home to the Lord on Sept. 11, 2019. Fittingly, he left this world on a day of remembrance as an Air Force Veteran! Greg worked 16 years for Henrico County at both the General Services and Public Utilities Pumping Divisions as an Electronic Controls Technician, and lastly as a Senior Master Electrician. He humbly served others above self in many ways, namely for the Providence Forge Ruritan Club, Westover Church, Dinwiddie Youth League, Langley Basketball Association, and as a volunteer with the Department of Game…
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William Chandler Forrest
William Chandler Forrest, 74, of Quinton, VA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was a beloved husband and father and was a devoted family friend to many. Chandler pursued a career in law enforcement and joined the Virginia State Police Department in 1968 where he served 27 years. After 20 years as a uniformed trooper, he was appointed to the Department of Internal Affairs where he was promoted to Sergeant and eventually retired in 1996. After his retirement from the Virginia State Police, he joined New Kent Sheriff’s Department where he served the county for an…
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Christine Diane Trepanier
Christine Diane Trepanier, 73, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed away Aug. 25, 2019, after an extended battle with cancer. Chris was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a loyal and kind friend what giving, witty, and fun loving, bringing humor and laughter wherever she went. Her friends and family will forever keep her in their hearts. Christine is survived by her husband, Ron Trepanier; two daughters, Kim T. Minor of Key West, Florida, and Heide Trepanier of Richmond, Virginia; and three grandchildren, Ryan Minor, Sydney Minor, and Lillian Snyder. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Sept….
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Estelle Iris Fowlkes Mountcastle
Estelle Iris Fowlkes Mountcastle, 92, of Providence Forge, VA, passed away in her home surrounded by family and wildlife on Aug. 21, 2019. Born at home on June 30, 1927 in South Richmond, Estelle flourished into a beautiful young woman, wife, mother, and community member. She was equally a woman of nature who hunted, fished, and trekked in the woods with her beloved husband, George. George and Estelle met in grade school, where a more serious Estelle at firs rebuffed George’s mischievous play. As all who knew them can attest, he won her heart, and theirs was an enduring love…
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Mike Kamits
Mike Kamits, 70, of Charles City, Virginia, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. Mike was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Andrea Kamits; and father, George Kamits. He is survived by his son, Timothy Michael Kamits and his wife, Lindsay. All services will be private. Memorial donations can be made to the VFW Post 9808, 7168 Flag Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Tributes can be posted at www.vincentfh.com.
Alice Whittaker Stewart
Alice Whittaker Stewart, 67, of Henrico, journeyed safely home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 29, 2019. Alice was born in West Virginia and moved to New Kent County at an early age where she attended New Kent Schools and graduated as a member of New Kent’s “Class of 69.” She worked for Reynolds Metals Company, the law firm of Hunton, William, Gay, Powell, and Gibson law firm (now Hunton and Williams), and retired as an officer of Franklin Federal Savings and Loan (now Townebank). Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Blankenship Stephens and Charles…
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