News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 5, 2025
Obituaries
Lucille Paul Briere
Lucille Paul Briere, 91, died on Nov. 18, 2022, in Richmond, Virginia, surrounded by the love of her family after having a long and abundant life. Lucille was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, on Apr. 13, 1931, the only child of Claudio Joseph Paul and Irene McDonald Paul. Following the passing of her mother when she was quite young, Lucille traveled to the Convent of the Sisters of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in Nicolet, Quebec, Canada. There, she was raised and schooled by Catholic nuns. Lucille graduated from St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1952 in Worcester, Massachusetts,…
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Mary E. Minor
Mary E. Minor, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Oct. 27, 2022, after a short and unexpected hospital stay. Mary was born on Feb. 29, 1940, in Powhatan County, Virginia. She was married to the late Thomas R. Minor Sr. She was funny, loving, resourceful, and a crafty woman who was also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary was an excellent singer, seamstress, gardener, and loved the color “red”. She also loved traveling with her late husband and friends. Whenever you saw her, you would first see her smiling face accompanied by her saying, “Hey…How are you…
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Christopher Wayne Leftwich Sr.
Christopher Wayne Leftwich Sr., 67, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. Chris was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and spending time at the river. If he wasn’t outside, you were almost guaranteed to find him in the kitchen, canning and cooking up a storm. Chris also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Chris was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Leftwich; and three brothers, Chuck, Jeffrey, and Jimmy Leftwich. He is survived by his son, Christopher Leftwich Jr. (Danaire); two grandsons, Noah and…
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Robert Ashley Moore
Robert Ashley Moore, 49, of New Kent, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident. Ashley was a 1992 graduate of New Kent High School and went on to attend Brevard College. A true outdoorsman, Ashley loved visiting the mountains, hunting, saltwater fishing, water-skiing, and “bare-footing.” He also enjoyed golfing, watching NASCAR, and was quite gifted with culinary skills, often cooking up greens, cornbread, seafood, and wild game. Ashley was an extraordinary storyteller and impersonator, someone who was constantly tinkering with a project, and an absolute “neatnik.” Ashley worked…
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Catherine Seitz Hargan
Catherine Seitz Hargan, 68, passed away quietly in her home after a lengthy battle with brain cancer on the morning of Nov. 5, 2022. Catherine was valedictorian of her high school class in 1972 and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Masters of Social Work. After graduating, she returned to her home of New Kent to work in the Department of Social Services and serve the communities of New Kent and Charles City. She later became a field instructor for VCU’s School of Social Work in New Kent, and trained many aspiring social workers while continuing to give back…
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Hyacinth W. Brown
Hyacinth W. Brown passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, surrounded by family and loved ones. Hyacinth was born on May 7, 1959 in Cornwall, New York. She lived her life the way she wanted with no complaints or regrets. One of her signature statements was “I got this”. Life will not be the same without her presence. Hyacinth leaves to cherish her son, Jason; hher siblings, nieces, nephews, co-workers, and friends. A public viewing was held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, 11 a.m. at New Charity Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, 11 a.m….
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Barbara Ann Shoda Taylor
Barbara Ann Shoda Taylor, 75, of New Kent, Virginia, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Barbara was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Mary and John Shoda. She was a loyal and obedient servant of God. She passionately loved her family and friends, as well as sharing the love and warmth of our savior Jesus Christ with as many people as possible. Barbara always wore a radiant smile, remained kind and generous at all times, demonstrated the proficiency of a great listener, and possessed an incredible servant’s heart. She was truly…
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Carol Ann Hockridge Moon
Carol Ann Hockridge Moon, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on Oct. 8, 2022, after an unexpected hospital stay. Carol was born in Syracuse, New York, on May 10, 1944, to the late Edwin Hockridge and Edna Martin Hockridge. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Carol was extremely proud of her son, daughter, and grandchildren. She was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lanexa and especially loved working with the children. She was happiest when surrounded by all her family and cherished each one. Carol received great joy with their presence in her…
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Ann H. Seitz
Ann H. Seitz, 95, of Quinton, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Ann was the daughter of the late Edward and Hilda Hightower. Her greatest joy in life was her service to her church and her family. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Harold K. Seitz; siblings, Evelyn and James Hightower; and two beloved grandsons, Paul Mula and Thomas Groves. She is survived by her children, Robert Seitz (Barbara), Catherine Hargan (Rick), Patricia Groves (Greg), and Brenda Cash (Krag-Stevens); seven beloved grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct….
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Louis Herbert Bell Jr.
Louis Herbert Bell Jr., 66, of Providence Forge, Virginia, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Louis retired from Ryder after working in trucking maintenance for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, flying kites, listening to country music, and loved trips to the beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Herbert Bell Sr. and Hattie Gill Bell. Left to cherish Louis’ memories are his wife of 43 years, Barbara Glasheen Bell; sister, Barbara Bell Wilson; nephew, William Wirt Wilson Jr. (Marie); niece, Mary Ellen Cox (Richard); great-nephew, Thomas Ray Cox; great-niece, Carly Ellen Cox; and many…
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