News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 7, 2025
Obituaries
Dorothy Schroeder Moran
Dorothy “Dot” Schroeder Moran, 79, passed away August 8, 2015. She was passionate about educating children which led to her being a schoolteacher at Battlefield Elementary as well as various local preschools. Dot attended many churches during her life, but spent a great deal of time being active in Providence United Methodist Church. In recent years she also enjoyed attending St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with friends, as well as other area churches. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Dickie Moran. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Bradshaw (Les) and Patricia Stuart; adopted son, Richard Dowdy (Theresa); three…
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Aaron LoneEagle Montez
Aaron LoneEagle Montez, of Providence Forge, VA, finally found peace with his Lord and Savior at the young age of 21 on July 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Chief Oliver LoneEagle Adkins (Juliet); maternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Lowry and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCarthy; maternal grandmother, Carolyn Walker; maternal uncle, Sgt. Grant C. Petty. Aaron is survived by his wife, Rheannon; a cherished son, Grant LoneEagle; loving parents, Manuel and Darlene; sister and friend, Ashton; paternal grandparents, Raul and Brenda; maternal grandfather, James “Tinker” Walker (Tisa); aunts and uncles, Kordi and Danny…
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Patricia Lucille Putman
Patricia Lucille Putman, 46, of Providence Forge, VA, departed this life on June 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Larcy and Virginia Gray of Afton; her grandparents, Edward and Shirley Nunnally of Mechanicsville, and her uncle, Craig Nunnally. She is survived by her son, Donald J. Putman (Trey) and her daughter, Tori Virginia Putman of Centerville; her father, Charles E. Nunnally; her mother, Deborah G. Perry; stepfather, Edward J. Perry; her brother, Christopher Sean Nunnally; her grandmother, Audrey L. Gray of Afton; her uncles, Rodney E. Hunt and Freemont S. Baker (Monty); her aunt, Charlotte B….
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Woodrow C. Hockaday
Woodrow C. “Woody” Hockaday, 74, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away on June 28, 2015. Woody loved being outdoors and connecting to nature, whether he was hunting, fishing, or working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 37 years, Patricia Lee Hockaday. He leaves behind to cherish his memory three children; Cheryl Hall of West Point, Bubba (Cindy) Hockaday of Williamsburg, and Christie (Jeff) Davis of Barhamsville; six grandchildren, Tiffany, Blair, Gregory, Jeffrey, Stephen, and Lee; four great-grandchildren, Kylee, Austin, Briana, and gabby; and a nephew, Johnny Hockaday. A funeral service was held at 11…
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John Andrew Hubbard III
John Andrew Hubbard III, lovingly referred to as Jay, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 5, 2015. He leaves behind his loving wife of 33 years, Ruth, their two sons, Jayson Hubbard and Bernie Smith, and his two grandsons, Camden Hubbard and Tyson Smith. Jay is also survived by his two brothers and their families, Johnny and Joe Hubbard; his daughter in law, Rachael Hubbard; his great aunt Josie Shinholser; and a multitude of family and lifelong friends that will miss him dearly. An avid outdoorsman, Jay loved spending time hunting and fishing with his…
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Jean-Claude Bergerard
Jean-Claude Bergerard, 64, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 20, in Quinton, Va. Born in Orléans, France, he moved to the United States in 1999 where he married his wife, Susan Theimer Thomas Bergerard. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, he will be remembered for his incredible devotion to those he loved, his sense of humor, and his passion for living “the American Dream.” He is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Delphine Aubry Bergerard (Thierry) and Cyril Sébastien Bergerard; stepchildren, Roy Everette Thomas III (Colleen) and Jessica Thomas Morris (Ian); and nine grandchildren: Alexiane, Simon, Natalie,…
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Julia C. Hogge
Julia C. Hogge, 56, of Providence Forge, VA, passed away May 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lon Hogge, Sr.; son, Lon Hogge, Jr.; parents, Catharine and Julian Cipriani; three sisters, Grace, Mary and Donna. Julia is survived by her daughter, Catherine; grandson, Jaylon; stepson, Robbie (Becky); stepdaughter, Lisa (Brandon); five grandsons, a dear nephew, Teddy; brother, Bubba; sister, Sue; three special dogs; and numerous other beloved family and friends. A memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to…
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Minnie Collette Mountcastle
Minnie Collette Mountcastle of Providence Forge, Virginia passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. She was 91. Minnie Loretta Collette Mountcastle was born in the tiny coal mining community of Berwind, West Virginia on January 11, 1924. After graduating from Welch High School, she climbed on board a southbound train to Richmond, Virginia with one small suitcase and a determination to see beyond what she already knew, despite her mother’s urgings to stay close to home. She moved on to the village of Providence Forge working for Taylor and Harrison Chevrolet Dealership and soon met her future husband, Harry. Together…
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Tommy G. Shumaker Jr.
Tommy G. Shumaker Jr., 68, of New Kent, VA, passed away May 9, 2015. Tommy started his career as an auto body repair man at the age of 15, and later was the founder and owner of Tommy’s Body Shop and Quinton Motor Co. in New Kent for over 20 years. He took his knowledge to Richmond Technical Center and taught the trade for 8 years. He started his military career in the Army Reserves and later in life took a civilian job with the Army National Guard and finished his working career with a total of 41 years in…
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Chapman Leigh Harrison
Chapman Leigh Harrison, of Donnybrook Farm, New Kent, died peacefully on May 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margie Pierce Harrison; daughter, Kendall Harrison Hatley and her husband Robert; two grandchildren, Kristine Harrison Hatley and Robert Carter Harrison Hatley and his wife Christina; and two great grandchildren, Hunter Leigh Harrison Hatley and Hudson Pierce Hatley. Mr. Harrison, a lifetime resident of New Kent, graduated in 1948 from Virginia Tech after having served in the United States Navy during WWII. At Virginia Tech he was a member of the Cadet Corp, the German Club, and Omicron…
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