News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | January 13, 2026
Obituaries
Sarah McLaughlin
Sarah McLaughlin, 29, of New Kent, VA, passed away January 8, 2016. She was a 2004 graduate of New Kent High School and the self-employed owner of SMC Photography. Sarah served at the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office as a Communications Officer from 2006 until her passing. It was a job, a community, and something that was dear to her heart. Sarah deeply loved her family and friends, all of New Kent County’s first responders, and animals of every kind. She possessed a strong inner faith and had been baptized at Providence United Methodist Church. She volunteered with the New…
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Robert Claude Via
Robert Claude Via, 82, of Quinton, VA, passed away January 10, 2016. He was a true American and God-fearing man who served in the United States Army. Robert was a great man who was very humorous and could make anyone laugh and loved life. Robert was a Millwright at Richmond Paper Board Company until he retired in 1995. After retirement, he kept himself busy around the house with home improvements. Robert had a love for gardening and took great pride in growing his own food and flowers. He loved the country life and enjoyed being out in nature. Robert liked…
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Joan Garnett
Joan Garnett, 61, of Quinton, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church in Quinton and a graduate of Waynesboro High School. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, and she will greatly be missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Leon Taylor; sister, Sharon Taylor; and uncle, Ronald Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Garnett; daughter, Amanda Garnett; step-daughter, Kimberly Lowe; mother, Margaret Berry; brother, Tony Taylor; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends…
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William R. Albertson Sr.
William R. Albertson Sr., of King William, passed away on Dec. 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris Albertson, and his brother Richard. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Albertson; his siblings David Albertson, Linda Mueller, and Kathy Wimmer; his children Billy Albertson (Angie), Paul Albertson, Kellie Flippo, Kim Albertson, and Brian Albertson (Jesse); and seven beloved grandchildren; Whitney Kayla, Angel, Nathan, Logan, Aidan, and Tristan. William retired from Phillip Morris where he worked for many years as an electrical supervisor. His family received family and friends from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec….
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Pauline Clawson Robbins
Pauline Clawson Robbins, 100, of West Point, Va., passed from this life on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. She was born on Sept. 25, 1915, to Clayton Henry and Cassie Madison Clawson in Sweet Hall, King William County. She graduated from West Point High School in 1933, after having moved often and attending several schools around the state. But wherever she went, she was known for her athletic prowess, especially in basketball and track. In seventh grade at Port Richmond School, she met the love of her life, Albert Lindsay Robbins. They became husband and wife in February 1937, also in…
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Caroly Crane Kurzman
Caroly Crane Kurzman, 88, of New Kent County, VA, went to her lord on Oct. 12 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Morton Kurzman; father, James William Crane; mother, Carolista Bond Crane; and sister, Mary Crane Frank. She is survived by her sister, Jane Crane Christopher of Pearl River, Louisiana; as well as a host of nephews and nieces. While in Richmond for genealogical research, she met her future husband, marrying in 1967 in Norfolk. The couple moved to Woodhaven Shores in the early 1970’s and lived there the rest of their lives. Caroly is a…
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Chris D. Via
Chris D. Via, 18, of Quinton, Va., passed away Oct. 15, 2015. He was a 2015 graduate of New Kent High School. Chris was a very outgoing, gentle, free-spirited young man who always had a smile on his face. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Via, and aunt, Sandy Womack. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Jenny Via; a sister, Caitlynn Via; grandparents, Betty Hague, Walter Hague, and Robert Via; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m., at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence…
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Victor Warren Adkins
Victor Warren Adkins, “Dr. Rock”, 59, of Charles City, Va., left us suddenly on Oct. 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Warren Adkins, and daughter, Kimberly Shifflett Jones. He is survived by his wife Ane M. Adkins; two daughters, Jamie Allen (Terrell) and Kathy Baldwin (Harlan); a son, Tommy Carter (Susan); his mother, Bertha R. Adkins; a sister, Wendy Adkins (Wilbur); and three brothers, Eric Adkins (Laverne), Perry Adkins (Kelly), and Preston Adkins (Lynn). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Thelma Mitterer; four sisters-in-laws, three brothers-in-laws, ten grandchildren; Randy, Lucas, Daniel, Melvin Jr., Brayden,…
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Howard I. Adams
Howard I. Adams, 80, of Providence Forge, Va., passed away Oct. 10, 2015. He was a retired salesman from Old Dominion Tractor. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Adams Sr. and Ruth Howard Adams; and two brothers, Edward and John Adams. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Clara Midkiff Adams; a daughter, Tracie Adams Wiant (Stu); two sons, Howard Adams Jr. (Marcie) and William R. Adams (Kathy); two sisters, Ethel Taylor and Estelle Butler (Lloyd); and five grandchildren, Meagan, Jennifer, Kelly, Ricky, and Carly. A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 12,…
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Kenton Sites Gibbs
Kenton Sites Gibbs, 70, of Hinton, Va., passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home. Ken was born in Harrisonburg, Va., on April 26, 1945, and was a son of the late Frances Elaine (Sites) and William Blaine Gibbs, Jr. He worked as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, a member of Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, and served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant. On September 8, 2012, he was united in marriage to Shirley (Marshall) Gibbs, who survives. Ken is also survived by a daughter, Rebecca A. Gibbs, of…
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