News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 13, 2026
Obituaries
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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Glenn Samuel Ratcliff
Glenn Samuel “Sam” Ratcliff, 67, of Charles City, passed away quietly at home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. After a long battle with illness, Sam passed on peacefully to his home in heaven. Sam was born in Richmond and was of the Baptist faith. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and well known within the construction company. Sam was a loving and devoted husband, father, and friend who was loved by everyone he ever met. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Glenn Ratcliff and Martha Elliott Ratcliff;…
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Gertrude Davis Lindsay
Gertude “Gigi” Davis Lindsay, 96, of Eltham (New Kent), Virginia, went to Heaven peacefully on the early morning of December 2, 2017 at home with a warm embrace from her children and grandchildren. How fitting it is that we are able to celebrate her life during the Christmas Season, her favorite time of the year. Gigi was born on the farm in New Kent County on May 3, 1921. She grew up bagging groceries during the great Depression, milking “Bessie” the cow (who frequently knocked off her glasses with her tail), and playing with the dollhouse before it fell off…
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Frances Reid Radwani
Frances Reid Radwani, 88, of Quinton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. She was a long-time, dedicated member of Emmaus Baptist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Radwani. She is survived by her son, Kent Radwani and his wife, Pamela; four grandsons, David (Donna), Klint (Sarah), Jonathan (Maria), and Chase; two great-grandsons, Brandon and Nicolas; and a great-granddaughter, Lucille. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m. at Emmaus Baptist Church, 6700 Emmaus Church Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmaus Baptist Church,…
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Rose Bollinger Harris
Rose Bollinger Harris, 75, of Providence Forge, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bollinger Jr. She is survived by her second husband, Gordon Harris; her children, Trey Bollinger III, Cynthia Lawson, John Harris (Kaye), and Gary Harris (Jackie); two sisters, Carol Stewart and Theresa Morris; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA, with burial following at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, VA. The family…
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James Waverly Smith
James Waverly Smith, 76, of New Kent, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Calvin and Annie Louise Smith. James is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Carolyn Smith; two sons, Mark (Monika) and Michael (Ashley) Smith; grandchildren, Mathew, Allie, Elliott, and Waverly Smith; brothers, Calvin (Mary Anne), Linwood, and Charles (Esther) Smith; sisters, Elise Mae Allen (Herman), Mary Lou Rowe, and Carolyn Washburn (Claude); and many nieces and nephews. James served in the Army Reserves and retired as an electrician from Hill Electric. He…
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