News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 10, 2025
Obituaries
Jurgen Alvin Authur Ruehle
Jurgen Alvin Authur Ruehle, 74, of New Kent County, Virginia, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jurgen was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Janet Ruehle. He is survived by his children, Mary Ann, Hans, and Katerina; his siblings, Heidi Strauss, Helga Jandera, and Ed Wellman; his partner, Denise Norred; as well as a host of extended family and friends. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.
Tonya Nicole Brown
Tonya Nicole Brown, known by many as “Peaches”, 59, of Charles City, Virginia, passed away in her slumber on Aug. 17, 2025. Tonya was born on Apr. 18, 1966 in Newport News, Virginia, to Lebious C. Brown Sr. and Alene Wilkins Brown. She wore the titles of mother, friend, and caregiver. Tonya was a coffee lover and crime show enthusiast who collected every season of the NCIS series on DVD. She was a huge Prince fan and always ready to party like it’s 1999. Tonya was creative when she drew sketches, wrote poetry, and most of all, loved creating beaded…
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Raymond Conley
Raymond Conley, 82, of New Kent, Virginia, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. Raymond was born on June 12, 1943, to the late Cevard and Cora (Smith) Conley. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Langley Air Force Base Fire Department and worked as a barber. Raymond was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was also very outgoing and loved to laugh. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Conley. He is survived by his…
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John J. Wooten
John J. “Stack” Wooten, 78, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away on Aug. 15, 2025. Stack enjoyed playing cards, joking with family and friends, loved everyone, and always had a good time. He loved old vehicles and riding on back roads. He never met a stranger and loved talking to people. Stack was preceded in death by his parents, Mathew James and Minnie Hazel Wooten; brothers, James Adam Wooten, Mathew “Cotton” Wooten Jr., and Ricky Kenneth Wooten; sisters, Bernie Mae Blue, Jewel Whitehurst, Juanita Galloway, Vickie Galloway, Janet “Cuddy” Allen, and Charlotte Ann Carneal; and two great-grandsons, Jacob Austin Wooten and…
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Timothy Parsley
Timothy Parsley, 63, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Tim was born on May 17, 1962 in New Kent, Virginia, to Paul and Ruby Parsley. Known for his sense of humor, ability to build or fix anything, and love for his family, Tim was a simple and hardworking man who always made sure his family was taken care of. Tim retired from New Kent County Public Schools where he worked in the maintenance department for 28 years. If you ever passed through the intersection of Route 249 and Egypt Road around school drop-off or…
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Robert Walls Jr.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Grant Walls Jr., who passed away on July 14, 2025. Bob was born on Apr. 20, 1944, in Hillsville, Virginia, to Robert and Virginia Walls. He was a devoted husband to Jenella for 24 years, and a loving father to Dawn and her husband Cort. Bob graduated from Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, with a degree in Chemistry. Immediately after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and attended Officer Candidate School, ending his Army career as a Captain. He retired from Honeywell in Hopewell,…
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Richard Earl Potter
Richard Earl Potter, 79, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away on July 9, 2025. Richard is the son of Charles Civial Potter and Ione Potter. He went to New Kent High School until the seventh grade and then transferred to Christchurch School in Urbanna, Virginia, where he graduated. Richard graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and served as in the Military Police in the United States Army, obtaining the rank as a E5 Sergeant. He would work at New Kent High School as a teacher, the Ford Motor Company for 22 years, and later as a security guard at Dewitt Wallace Museum in…
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Annie Williams Hogan
Annie Williams Hogan, 95, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025. Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Hogan Sr.; parents, Ryland S. and Helen Williams; daughter, Gail Finney; and brothers, Douglas Williams and Ryland Williams Jr. She is survived by her son, Robert Hogan Jr., grandson, Justin Hogan; Shawn Finney; and sister, Faye Adams. A special thanks to Jennifer for her caregiving and her hospice team. A visitation was held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 4 p.m., at Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home. A graveside service was held on Wednesday,…
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Christopher Thomas Gentry
Christopher Thomas Gentry, 38, of Quinton, Virginia, departed this earthly life prematurely on May 5, 2025. Chris was born on Feb. 10, 1987, to his cherished mother, Joy (Groux) and father, J. Thomas (Tom) Gentry. He graduated from New Kent High School in 2005 and completed technical coursework to complement his natural talents with HVAC work. He frequently served those in the community through his technical and mechanical skills, outside of his commercial and residential work as an HVAC technician. Chris was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, but his passion was spending time fishing on the lake or…
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William Richard Easton Jr.
LCDR William Richard Easton Jr. (Rick), USN Ret., 79, passed on to his next duty station in heaven on Mar. 19, 2025. Rick was born on July 20, 1945, in New London, Connecticut. He graduated from Coronado High School in California and went on to English in the United States Navy in 1965. He was selected for the Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program (NESEP) and graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Rick received his commission as an officer in 1971. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1988 after 24 years of service, which…
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