News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 6, 2025
Obituaries
Anna Hill Davis
Anna Hill Davis, 85, of New Kent, VA, passed away March 31, 2018. She was born in Salem on Nov. 1, 1932, to the late Fred and Gertrude Hill. Anna graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing. She received her nurse practitioner degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Her nursing career spanned 46 years and she exemplified the true meaning of a nurse. Anna enjoyed painting, playing bridge, collecting recipes and cookbooks. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church where she was a senior warden, a member of the altar guild, and…
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Janet Weymouth Whitlow
Janet Weymouth Whitlow, of Quinton, VA, received her angel wings on Mar. 23, 2018, defeating cancer and going to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on July 11, 1964. She was a loving Christian wife, mother, and daughter. Janet’s father started Chesterfield Insurers Inc. in 1960, a company specializing in writing insurance polices for many volunteer fire and rescue squads and organizations within the state of Virginia and eastern North Carolina. Janet assumed the responsibility, ownership, and presidency of the company upon her father’s passing. Janet was a lifetime member of the VAVRS Women’s Auxiliary,…
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Stacy Shiflett
Stacy Shiflett, 50, of New Kent, VA, passed away Mar. 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Tricia B. Shiflett; his children, Caleb, Maddie, and Tyler Shiflett; parents, James and Lottie Shiflett; brother, Dennis Shiflett; father and mother-in-law, Don and Frances Bradley; and brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Megan Bradley. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 5 p.m., at Corinth Baptist Church, 11650 New Kent Highway. The family received friends after the service at the church. Tributes may be posted online at www.vincentfh.com.
Margaret Lawson Mills
Margaret Lawson Mills, 92, of New Kent, passed away with her family by her side on March 11, 2018. Margaret loved spending time with her family and was especially well-known for her delicious homemade pies. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward “Buster” Mills. She is survived by her son, Monty Mills and wife, Marilyn; daughter, Linda Bryant and husband, Bobby; grandchildren Susan Milby, John Mills, Becky Davis, and Buster Bryant; brother, Clarence Lawson; sister, Edna Carter; 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Mar. 14, 11 a.m. at Vincent…
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Patricia Gale Gammon
Patricia Gale Gammon, 49, unexpectedly left this earth on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018. She was born on Dec. 16, 1968 and resided in Providence Forge. Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Donald Wayne Gammon Sr. She leaves behind a son, Jason D. Waitman Jr. (Katelynn); mother, Sue D. Gammon; two brothers, Donald W. Gammon Jr. (Tina) and William A. Gammon (Darrell); her Lil’ Sis, Rebecca G. Wilkerson (Steven).; seven nephews, Gregory, Dale, Cody, Kevin Eric, Aaron, and Stevie (Goober); two great-nieces, Autumn and Terra; lifelong friend, Paula Sisk; and lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A memorial…
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Michael Ray Carpenter
Michael Ray Carpenter, 73, formerly of Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, after losing his battle with lung cancer. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying, and anything that was a new adventure for him. He is survived by his wife, Linda Carpenter; daughter, Misti Carpenter; son, Timothy Carpenter (Ginger); stepsons, Michael Hardwick and Gene Hardwicke (Ida); brother, Melvin Carpenter (Jacque); nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018, at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA, 23140. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the animal shelter…
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Verna Lee Grimm
Verna Lee Grimm, 75, of Quinton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. Verna graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959. She retired from A.H. Robins Pharmaceutical Company. Verna enjoyed her senior group outings and trips to the river at Bush Park Campground. Verna is survived by her husband of 34 years, Herman F. Grimm; daughter, Penny L. Althizer (Bob); stepsons, Dale, Allen, Frankie (Christina), and Richard Grimm; grandchildren, Ryan N. Collum (Amanda) and Anna L. Collum; great-grandchildren, Mason and Nolan; longtime best friend, Janet Houston; and many beloved friends. Arrangements were handled by Nelsen Funeral Home in Richmond. Interment…
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Robert D. Kardian
Robert D. Kardian (Bob), 69, passed to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2018. He resided in Providence Forge, VA, for the past 13 years. Bob was born on Feb. 6, 1949 in Richmond, VA. He attended Benedictine High School in Richmond and Virginia Military Institute via a basketball scholarship. Bob joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and was stationed in Germany where he carried atomic warheads while protecting the German borders. Upon returning home, he began working at Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) while taking classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. Bob earned a degree…
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Patricia Ann Kent
Patricia Ann Kent, 85, died peacefully at home in Murrells Inlet, SC, on Jan. 2, 2018. She was born July 11, 1932 to Alfred and Marguerite F. Kent in Denver, CO. While attended UNC-Chapel Hill, she met and married Hoytt P. Griggs in 1954, who preceded her in death in 1969. She later married Claude Williams, who also preceded her in death. Patricia was a parishioner at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Murrells Inlet, SC. Patricia was a teacher for 40 years in Virginia and North Carolina before retiring. She earned her masters degree in special education from the University…
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Helen Germaine Wooten
Helen Germaine Wooten, born Sept. 11, 1928 in Danville, VA, passed away on Dec. 28, 2017 at her home in Barhamsville. Known to family and friends as “Grandma”, she was loved by everyone who knew her. She always had something funny to say or a song to sing. No matter what you said to her, she had a little ditty for you. We know she is now in heaven making those loved ones who have gone before her laugh. Germaine helped her husband, Norris, build his tugboat business from the ground up. She drove a school bus for a number…
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