News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | December 2, 2024
Obituaries
William Grubb
William “Bill” Odell Grubb, 72, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Nov. 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on Feb. 4, 1952 to Doris and William Odell Grubb. One of many siblings, Bill cherished having a close-knit family. A true southern gentleman, he became a mentor and confidant to many, always ready to offer guidance. Bill served in the Army National Guard, leaving after six years of service in 1977. After being honorably discharged, he worked hard and purchased his family’s business from his father. Under Bill’s leadership, the company flourished, becoming a hallmark of growth…
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Carol Ann Miller
Carol Ann Miller, 55, of Quinton, Virginia, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Carol had a deep passion for gardening, hunting, fishing, arts and crafts, and spending time at the beach, specifically the North Carolina Outer Banks. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren play sports. Carol is preceded in death by her brother, Junior. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Alton Miller; her daughter, Traci Parsley (Paul); her son, Christofor Miller (Tiffany); six grandchildren, Hunter, Kelly, Aubrey, C.J., Natia, and Colson; her parents, Carol and Ally Hicks; and her…
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Vincent G. Brackett
Vincent G. Brackett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2024, at the age of 81. A resident of Charles City, Virginia, Vincent was born on Dec. 17, 1942, in Coplin Plantation, Maine, to his parents, Alice LeClair and Sherman Brackett. He attended Stratton-Eustis School before joining the United States Navy, where he honorably served his country and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. After completing his distinguished military career, he pursued higher education and earned a master’s degree from the College of William and Mary. From 1992 to 2006, Vincent worked as…
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James Raymond Coleman
James Raymond Coleman, also known as “Jimmy”, after 82 years of devoted worship, faith, and trust in the Lord Jesus, finally met Him face-to-face on Oct. 7, 2024. Jimmy was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on Mar. 8, 1942, to the late Elmer and Edna Coleman. He was a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Theology. He went on to start a church in Charleston, West Virginia, known as Kanawha Baptist Temple, where on the first anniversary, there were 11,234 people in attendance. Jimmy later went to pastor McKenzie Baptist Church in McKenzie,…
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Thomas Edward Eubank
Thomas (Tommy) Edward Eubank, 57, was lifted by angels into God’s loving arms on September 17, 2024. Tommy was born on April 6, 1967. He was a dedicated and loving husband, son, father, poppy, and friend to many. Tommy enjoyed his family time, his New Kent Christian Center Fellowship Group, renovation projects with his wife to make their home beautiful and collecting classic cars. Tommy fought a long, hard battle against cancer with determination, a positive attitude, grace, and always a bright smile on his face. Tommy is preceded in death by his grandparents, William “Bill” Needham and Clara Louise…
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Thomas Clyde Evelyn
Thomas Clyde Evelyn, 70, affectionately known as Tom, of New Kent, Virginia, passed away on July 29, 2024. Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected community member. He lived a life marked by devotion to his family, love for the outdoors, and unwavering commitment to his community. A proud graduate of the University of Richmond, Class of 1976, Tom graduated magna cum laude and applied his business acumen to the family business, C.H. Evelyn Piling Company in Providence Forge, Virginia. His leadership and entrepreneurial spirit were further demonstrated when, in 1986, he founded Charles City Forest Products in…
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Floyd Hugo Miles Jr.
Sgt. Floyd Hugo Miles Jr., 45, of Charles City, Virginia, entered eternal rest while in the line of duty on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Floyd is the son of Floyd H. Miles Sr. and Clem E. Miles. He was a 1996 graduate of Charles City High School, where he loved being a member of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and the football team. He was a member of Little Elam Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family members, including his uncle Archer (June) Jones Jr., and cousins Andre’ and Tenesha Jones, along with many other close…
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Dorothy Hixson Stump
Dorothy Hixson Stump, of Lanexa, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She is survived by her spouse, John Daniel Stump, of Lanexa; her children, Karent Stump Reinke and husband David Reinke of Silver Spring, Maryland; John Daniel (Dan) Stump Jr., of Poolesville, Maryland, and Kenneth W. Stump and wife Leigh Carroll Stump, of Newport News, Virginia; grandchildren Jacob Reinke, Haley Stump, Aidan Stump, Owen Stump, and Abigail Stump; siblings, James Hixson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Donald Hixson of Urbanna, Virginia, Robert Hixson of Urbanna, Virginia, and Julie Hoyle of Gloucester, Virginia; sister-in-law, Barbara Stump Clifford of Ocala, Florida; along…
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James Richard Duncan
James Richard “Rick” Duncan, of Quinton, Virginia, made his way to his eternal home on May 11, 2024. Rick was born in Hampton, Virginia, on November 9, 1957. He spent his childhood there and as an adult, moved to New Kent. Rick enjoyed a career in emergency services. He started out as a volunteer firefighter with Company 1 in New Kent, where he served as Chief for a time. In December 1987, he was hired as a firefighter with the City of Richmond, where he worked full-time until his retirement in July 2016. Upon his retirement, he pursued a career…
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James Lafayette Wise Jr.
James “Jay” Lafayette Wise Jr., 87, of Charles City, Virginia, died early in the morning of May 3, 2024. Jay was born in New Orleans, educated as the only Baptist student at his Jesuit High School, and then went to Carson-Newman University in Tennessee, where he met his wife. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University and remained an LSU Tigers fan for the rest of his life. Jay became a board-certified pediatrician. Among his medical adventures included relief work in Haiti, service as a lieutenant in the United States Navy, the position of Medical Examiner for Charles…
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