News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | November 6, 2025
Obituaries
Preston R. Davis
Preston R. Davis, 90, of Eltham, passed away September 26, 2016. He was a lifelong farmer and fisherman who was preceded in death by his wife, Connie. Preston is survived by his four children; Randy Davis (Lisa), Michael P. Davis, David L. Davis (Dee) and Debbie Muench (Warren); seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three siblings, Lillian Blondek, Gertrude Lindsay and Boogie Davis (Anna). The family received friends from on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to…
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Melissa Rebman Hardy
Melissa Rebman Hardy, 55, of New Kent, Va., passed away unexpectedly, after a brief illness, on August 30, 2016. She was predeceased by her loving husband Marvin Bradford Hardy, Jr.; her parents John and Mary Rebman III; and her oldest brother, John Rebman IV. She is survived by her children, Alexandra McPherson, Julia Hardy and William Hardy; and her siblings, Chris, Jeff, Mark and Emily Rebman. Melissa was a well-loved member of a large family that includes a soon-to-be born first grandchild. Melissa’s greatest wish and proudest focus was to be a wife and mother, and she excelled at both….
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Farrar Wakefield Howard Sr.
Dr. Farrar Wakefield Howard Sr., 91, graduated to Glory on September 1, 2016. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Samuel N. Howard and Malissa Brinder Martin. Dr. Howard was raised in the Glen Echo community of Henrico County and was a 1943 graduate of Highland Springs High School. During WW II, he served as a gunner in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Following his military service, he began his studies at the University of Richmond to become a physician, fulfilling his call to care for others. He graduated in 1949, and four years later received…
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Francis Anthony Masuicca
Francis “Frank” Anthony Masuicca, 68, of Charles City, VA, passed away July 6, 2016, surrounded by his family, after a courageous fight with cancer. Frank loved making wine, spending time with his family, taking cruises, and hanging out at the beach. He was preceded in death by his sister, Corrine, and a granddaughter, Angelina. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sally; a son, Tony Masuicca; a granddaughter, Savana; three sisters, Carol Near, Sandra Crotzer, and Donna Taylor; two brothers, Thomas (Deanna) and Charles (Evelyn) Masuicca; a brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be…
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Bertha Roberta Carter
Bertha Roberta Carter, “Bert”, transitioned from time to eternity on Monday, June 27, 2016. She was born on Nov. 19, 1950 in Charles City County, Virginia, to Herbert Hoover Carter Sr. and Kathleen Althea Bradby Carter, the oldest of six children from this union. She was preceded in death by her father, paternal grandparents, Thomas E. Carter Sr., Lillian Wallace Carter-Cotman and Robert Cotman; and maternal grandparents, Samuel A. Sr. and Arnella Cotman Bradby. She was educated in the Charles City County school system, graduating in June 1969. She furthered her education by attending John Tyler Community College, obtaining a…
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Barbara Berry Cook
Barbara “Bobbie” Berry Cook, 71, of New Kent, VA, passed away on June 24, 2016 after a brief but relentless illness. Bobbie was the daughter of the late Herbert and Venda Berry. Bobbie had a huge heart and a giving spirit. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband, Richard H. Cook; two daughters, Susan (Rick) Herrmann of Alpharetta, GA, and Christina Cook of Providence Forge, VA; four grandchildren, Cameron and Emily Hermann, and Maia and Ava Cook; and brother, Herbert Berry, of Prosperity, SC. In keeping with Bobbie’s…
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Arnold Cloud-Owen
Arnold Machi Nuwedi Red Cloud-Owen, 76, passed away on June 29, 2016. He served in both the Air Force and United States Marines and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra. He is survived by his children Debbie Sullivan (Tim), Susan Red Cloud-Getter (Jason), and Mark Owen; two brothers, Paul and Powhatan Red Cloud-Owen; and a grandson, Tanner Sullivan. The family received friends on Saturday, July 2, 6-8 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Homes, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. A funeral service was held on Sunday, July 3, 3 p.m….
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Hattie Evelyn Beasley
Hattie Evelyn Beasley, 76, of Charles City, Virginia, transitioned this life and returned to God in eternal rest on May 30, 2016. Born on Dec. 1, 1939 in Eastover, South Carolina to the late Sidney and Evelyn Grooms, Hattie was the youngest girl of six daughters and the twelfth of fourteen children born during their union. Her father made the news as one of the first black farmers to own a tractor in South Carolina. Hattie and her older sister Mattie snuck and drove the tractor with Hattie hanging off the back and knocked down half of their barn. As…
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Daryl Wayne Robinson
Daryl Wayne Robinson, 47, of Providence Forge, Virginia, formerly of Houston, Texas, was taken into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 16, 2016. Daryl is survived by his wife of 16 years, Stacy Strenkowski Robinson; two children, Samuel Polk and Leah Grace; parents, Peter and Linda; two brothers, James (Anne Ketter) and Bryan (Angela); a sister, Lara Robinson-Basjert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Daryl deeply affected the lives of those that he met. He demonstrated his love of his family and community with care and generosity. Daryl was a beloved coach in the New Kent community, with some of…
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Elijah James Brawley
Elijah James ‘Brock’ Brawley, 25, of Charles City, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2016. Elijah is survived by his parents, James and Suzanne; brothers, Ryan and Cameron; grandparents, Barbara, Earnest, and Marie; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life was held on Monday, May 16, 5 p.m. at Bruton Parish Church, 331 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Memorials can be made to Spirit Works Foundation at www.spiritworksfoundation.org.
