News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | August 16, 2026
Obituaries
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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Faye Ann Taylor Snedegar
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Faye Ann Taylor Snedegar. She journeyed peacefully into the arms of God with her three daughters, Debbie, Louise and Sandi by her side along with her beloved grandchildren, Taylor and Sarah on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Faye lived a long life. She was the daughter of Henry and Ula Taylor and wife to Etsel Snedegar. They along with her brothers, Lawrence, Darrell, Haroll, Irvine, Henry and sisters, Florence, Dorothy and Patty preceded her in death. In addition to her three daughters, she is survived by her precious sister, Wilma…
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Helen Virginia Tate
Helen Virginia Tate ,92, of Quinton, Va passed away peacefully in her sleep May 22nd 2026. Helen was a lifetime member of Hopewell Baptist Church and if it wasn’t Sunday she loved to cut grass and cook. She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Tate Sr. Helen is survived by her son “Jack” George A. Tate Jr. her grandchildren, great-grandchildren many extended family members and countless friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to her long time caregiver Krystal Alvis and also Hospice of Virginia Team Members LaShell Jefferson and Heather Jones. There will…
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Peter Gregory Daniel
Peter Gregory Daniel, born April 18, 1964, was called home to a heavenly construction project on April 7, 2026, at age 61. Peter grew up in a little house on Darbytown Road and attended Varina Elementary and played football (left tackle) for the Varina Yellow Jackets. He later moved with his family to New Kent where he graduated in the Class of 1982. Peter was an active man who loved the outdoors and spent many much of his youth hunting and fishing at Roxbury on the Chicahominy. He loved French toast and ice cream and worked around the Colonial Family…
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Charles Kenneth Burrell
Charles Kenneth Burrell, 82, of New Kent, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1943, in New Kent, VA to the late Louis Herman Burrell, Sr. and Florence Edna Burrell. He is preceded in death by his siblings Billie Barbour, Herman “Chick” Burrell Jr., and Joyce Turpin, and step-son Tony Blankenship. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty L. Burrell; daughter and caretaker, Concetta “Connie” Burrell Turner (Bernard Sr.): sister, Betty J. Burrell; brothers James “Jimmy” Burrell and Beverly L. Burrell; stepdaughter and caregiver, Sheree Tingen; bonus daughters, Rae and Torya Dortch;…
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Jewel Whitehurst Sheldon
Jewel “Judy” Whitehurst Sheldon, 70, of Toano, Virginia, passed into eternal rest on April 19, 2026. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is now at peace. Judy was born on September 7, 1955, in Charles City, Virginia, to the late Hubert C. Whitehurst, Sr. and Jewel L. Whitehurst. She was raised in Charles City and graduated from York Academy in 1973. Throughout her working years, Judy was employed by the State Highway Department, Sheldon Lumber Company, and later worked in real estate and property management. Though small in stature, Judy…
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