News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 4, 2026
Obituaries
Kathy H. Collier
Kathy H. Collier, 68, of New Kent County, VA, packed her bags and headed to heaven on September 1, 2026. Kathy had been a Security Engineer for Anthem for many years but had retired a few years ago. She enjoyed sharing plants with friends but loved any animal she met even more. She enjoyed dancing under the stars with her friends and family, best known as her “peeps”. She would have seen more sunsets than sunrises, but who was counting. She loved heading to the mountains any time of the year. As she traveled down the Golden Street toward the…
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Pornwadee Yenbutr Karow
Pornwadee Yenbutr Karow of Barhamsville, VA, passed on peacefully at Lynn House of the Potomac on September 3, 2026 with her loving husband at her side. Pornwadee was born in Bangkok, Thailand in October, 1959 and later became a US citizen. She earned her MD degree from The Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, in Thailand and her PhD from The Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health in 1994. In 1996 she married her devoted husband, Charles, and together they have started and managed several online businesses, including Epsilon Registration, Your Own Cookbook, Option Trader’s Assistant, and…
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Margie Pierce Harrison
After almost 101 years of a beautiful and happy life, Margie Pierce Harrison died peacefully on August 29, 2026. She grew up in South Boston, Virginia, attended Longwood College, and created a beautiful home at Donnybrook in New Kent, Virginia. She loved to entertain, and her elegant hostess skills were admired and enjoyed by many. Her home was often decorated with blossoms from her lilac and peony bushes and her famous magnolias. Margie was a faithful member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, where during her seventy-eight years as a member she served as a Sunday school teacher, a lay Eucharistic…
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Lee Morris
Lee Morris left this earth on a Wednesday evening, August 19th, to be reunited with his son, Stephen. He is survived by Denise, his wife of 57 years; his son, Barry; five biological grandchildren, Ryan, Daniel, Sophie, Erika and Emily; an official Goddaughter, Austin, and her son, Brett; several unofficial Goddaughters; Stephen’s wife, Stephanie; and the cousins, that were his family. He also had countless friends in New Kent, Brickshire and Liberty Baptist Church. Lee was a man of God and being ordained as a deacon was quite an honor, one that he took very seriously. This was his calling…
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Douglas Ashley
Douglas “Michael” Ashley, 76, of Shanghai, VA passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2026 surrounded by his family. Michael remained devoted to his family, friends, and the life he loved until his passing. Michael was a 1969 graduate of York Academy High School. He was a natural athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and football throughout his high school years. Michael was a standout at any sports game, but he really shined on the football field. He still holds several rushing records and was unanimously named All Conference Running back his Junior Year. Michael went on to play football at the collegiate…
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Floyd Hugo Miles Sr.
Floyd Hugo Miles, Sr., of Charles City, VA, departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Floyd graduated from Ruthville High School in June 1967 and soon thereafter began his college career at Virginia Union University where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He completed a 30+ year career at Philip Morris USA where he held various jobs of increasing responsibility. He retired in 1996 from Phillip Moris USA. At a young age, he joined Elam Baptist Church. He later joined Little Elam Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, served as a Deacon as well as…
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Bonnie Lou Hill
Bonnie Lou Hill, 83, of New Kent, VA passed away on July 23, 2026. Bonnie was born on May 9, 1943 in Newport News, VA, to William Henry Hill Jr. and Lucille Nuckles Thomas Hill. Bonnie was raised in Newport News, learning piano, nurturing her budding talent for art. She graduated from Warwick High School and attended the Richmond Professional Institute (later becoming VCU) studying design and drafting. In her early years in Richmond, Bonnie was devoted to rising civil rights and social justice movements, a badge she wore proudly and values she shared with those close to her. Bonnie…
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Shirley Ann Alexander Isgett
Our angel, Shirley Ann Alexander Isgett (84) of Quinton, Virginia, spread her wings surrounded by her family in a circle of love and peace on Friday, July 24, 2026. Shirley is survived by her husband of 66 years, Wimpy Isgett, her brother Jimmy Alexander, her son Dubby and his wife Elizabeth, her daughter Melissa and her husband David. Shirley was blessed to help rear two amazing grandchildren, Tyler and Haley Isgett. A service to celebrate Shirley was held at Providence United Methodist Church in Quinton on Wednesday, July 29. Visitation with family and friends in the sanctuary was followed by…
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Edward Ashley
Edward “Bobby” Ashley, 88, of Little Plymouth, VA passed away July 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was a long-time member of Olivet Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. As a young man, he served in the Army National Guard. After many years of service, Bobby retired from the West Point Paper Mill in 1989. He farmed his whole life from 1964 until 2014 and worked at Ashley Logging as a truck driver where he was better known by his CB handle, Junior Johnson. Bobby was an avid hunter, NASCAR and sports fan, and enjoyed…
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Vernon O. Crawley
Dr. Vernon O. Crawley, 89, of Downers Grove, Illinois, died May 30 after a long illness. The youngest child and last living of 12 children born to his parents Joseph and his wife, Ruth Adkins Crawley, he was raised on a farm in Charles City, Virginia. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty Wood Crawley. He was so proud of his children, Alan (Melissa), and twins, Vonda Crawley and Keith (Onney), and a genuinely delightful grandfather to his grandchildren, Joshua, Julian, and Jason Crawley. He was predeceased by…
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