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Prominent Local Lawyers Turn Tables on Accuser PETERSBURG

BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG– In a local case that garnered a national spotlight for its sensational content, two local attorneys were arrested for allegedly abducting and assaulting a woman who had been in their employment and an acquaintance of the couple for several years. Now nearly three years later, the woman who accused the couple and her lawyer are facing charges of their own.

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Charles Vanevera “Van” Hardenbergh filed a criminal complaint of trespassing in Petersburg General District Court against Pamela Kathleen Hartnett, the individual that had accused both Hardenbergh and his wife Mari Liza Hardenbergh of abduction and assault among various other charges.

On Friday, March 25, 2022, Hardenbergh filed a criminal complaint of stalking in Petersburg General District Court against James Broome Thorsen, the lawyer representing Hartnett in the 2019 case against the Hardenbergh couple. The same day, Hardenbergh also filed two separate criminal complaints of conspiracy against both Hartnett and Thorsen.

According to records, on May 16, 2022, Pamela Kathleen Hartnett was arrested in execution of a class 1 misdemeanor warrant filed in Petersburg General District Court. On May 6, 2022, police executed a summons on James Broome Thorsen for a class 1 misdemeanor warrant filed in Petersburg General District Court.

On May 3, 2022, the court granted a preliminary protective order restricting Thorsen from physical and verbal contact with the

Hardenberghs including, according to Virginia law, immediate personal contact within 100 feet of the couple’s home or work.

The initial court date for an arraignment hearing and consideration of the protective order was set for May 5, 2022. That hearing has been rescheduled three times; it was extended first to May 18th, then June 24th, followed by August 5th- extensions at the request of lawyers representing the Hardenberghs.

The interactions between the Hardenberghs and Thorsen and Hartnett stem from an alleged incident on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

On Monday, July 29, 2019, 49-year-old Van Hardenbergh and his wife 47-yearold Mari Hardenbergh had both been arraigned, having been arrested and charged with trespassing, assault, breaking & entering, abduction, and larceny according to a police report at the

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time. Van Hardenbergh was also facing charges of destruction of property and obstruction of communication. The arrests came from an alleged attack on a woman the couple had known for several years.

According to police, they were called Thursday, July 25, 2019, to a home on East Tabb Street where Hartnett detailed a violent attack that occurred days before on Sunday, July 21, 2019, in the 1700 block of Westover Avenue.

According to court documents, Hartnett— who told police that she has been an acquaintance of both suspects since 2016 and acted as an employee since February 2017— alleged that Van Hardenbergh jumped on top of her in the back of a limousine and held a pillow over her head as Mari Hardenbergh “beat me in the head and face”. The victim CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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claimed in court documents that she was attacked again by the Hardenberghs after arriving home.

Hartnett alleged that Mari Hardenbergh “arrived at my house asking for her dog” before the second attack.

After telling Hardenbergh to leave, and denying Van Hardenbergh access to the home, Hartnett claimed Van Hardenbergh entered from the back of the house and “beat and terrorized me in my house for four hours or more”, according to court documents.

A preliminary hearing was

held in Petersburg General Court on Monday, November 18, 2019, when the judge granted Commonwealth Attorney Rick Newman’s motion to dismiss the case.

On December 12, 2019, misdemeanor charges were filed against the Hardenberghs. According to court transcripts, in a hearing on December 16, 2019, the judge again granted Commonwealth Attorney Rick Newman’s motion to dismiss the charges.

Charges were filed again resulting in a proceeding conducted in Petersburg Circuit Court on January 6,

2022. According to the transcript of the hearing, Commonwealth Attorney Rick Newman made a motion to dismiss all charges against both Mr. and Mrs. Hardenbergh. Thorsen, Hartnett’s attorney, attempted to object to a plea agreement.

The judge ultimately determined that there was no plea agreement, and the Commonwealth Attorney was authorized to motion for “nolle pros” (dismissal), requiring that Newman only inform the victim of his intent to do so prior to making the motion. The judge granted the motion, dismissing the case based

on the nolle pros motion, concluding the third time a similar motion had been granted in all three court hearings.

LNN attempted to reach Mr. Thorsen by phone for comment but has not received a reply as of this report.

The next hearing in the case against Hartnett and Thorsen is set for October 21st when the judge is expected to review the criminal charges, protective order, and a motion to disqualify a defense lawyer based on the counselor being a possible witness in the case.

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PFD Issues Mount, Chief Remains in Hot Seat Chief ’s Email on Transparency Raises more Questions than Answers

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BY CRAIG RICHARDS LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG– An August 13th email from Fire Chief Tina Watkins has done little to settle the growing tension and mounting issues inside the Petersburg Fire Department. An email sent from the chief to all PFD personnel was titled “Fire Chief Letter of Transparency”.

But attempted transparency did not equal clarity to members of the fire department. The email received a response from Battalion Chief Christopher Magann stating that the email created a number of questions among the firefighters. Magann listed eighteen issues the chief ’s transparency email raised from his staff.

The chief ’s email began with Watkin’s statement that she faces an “abundance of disrespect, hostility and continued re-

sistance to change”. The chief went on to claim that PFD staff were publicizing false issues, referring to it as “the continued postings and notification to the public of information that is half-truths and false to alarm the taxpayers of the city.” However, the chief did not identify any such halftruths in the email.

In her stated effort to create transparency, the chief made several points.

She began by outlining that all meetings requested with her will be required to occur on off-shift time, a demand being questioned as a potential violation of city policy and FLSA laws.

The chief also stated that personnel will not receive overtime, but was unclear as to how that issue would be addressed in terms of staffing or personnel on scene at the time overtime would be breached.

The only area the chief was clear on overtime procedure was in addressing overtime for Battalion Chiefs, stating, “Battalion Chiefs are exempt employees and do not receive overtime.” She went on to explain that those chiefs seeking overtime are welcome to step down to the rank of captain.

In the email the chief stated that, “As the Fire Chief,

your health and safety is very important.” She continued by stating, “This has been a great concern since entry into this organization, where it may not have been on others before me.”

And while the statement addresses her commitment to the firefighters’ safety, her policies may not. The chief ’s email explained that, due to the recent VOSH complaint, a complete contingency plan for mitigation has been submitted and awaits approval, clearly acknowledging a potentially dangerous safety issue inside the fire stations.

While awaiting approval for the mitigation plan, the chief outlined steps to immediately address the safety issue, explaining that no visitation or interns to the stations are allowed due to concerns of exposure. Visits are to be conducted outside the structure “in the air free of contaminants”.

The chief stated, “Safety for everyone is of great importance, failure [to] abide by the current conditions faced in this organization will be held accountable.”

Even personnel items will remain in personal vehicles “as a protection effort and concern of exposure to the current conditions identified in the VOSH com-

plaint”; the chief explained her concerns that these items could expose family members to the same elements.

However, when it comes to firefighters sleeping in the exposed fire stations, the email only requires mattresses be covered, allowing firefighters to sleep in the possibly toxic environments.

The chief also instructed personnel that exposure has been identified and ordered a deep cleaning of the apparatus and station daily in a one-part bleach to twopart water solution. That potent mixture also raised additional safety concerns for firefighters. The mixture would require protection against skin contact and inhalation. In addition, the size of the stations would require full shifts to clean those facilities, creating excessive labor costs and/or overtime. The mixture also does not account for surfaces such as apparatus seats and surfaces susceptible to corrosion that the mixture could adversely affect.

This recent email continues to highlight issues plaguing the embattled chief and Petersburg Fire Department.

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Planning to Keep Promises Prince George BOS Talks Strategic Plan

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BY ADRIENNE WALLACE FOR LNNUSA.com

PRINCE GEORGE– Infrastructure has been deemed a priority in the strategic plan that consultants say will serve as a commitment and promise, not necessarily a guarantee, to the Prince George community.

By 2028, 55 percent of new existing businesses within the Prince George Planning Area will have access to an adequate sewer system that meets their needs.

During a work session at the August 9th board meeting, Jeremy Stephens with Managing Results, provided an update on the strategic plan.

“This informs the community what we are committing to do. Leaders align resources, people and partnerships as they follow decision discipline which helps you say yes to things that align with this plan and what may need to wait,” said Stephens.

“The hardest thing and most important thing for the government is to focus on results that matter and stay focused on those results,’’ said Managing Results CEO Marv Weidner, quoting David Manning, a former finance director in

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“By 2028, 52 percent of residents in the planning district will have access to an adequate sewer system to meet their needs.”

And by that same year, Stephens explained, 43 percent of all residents will have access to an adequate water system.

“Building upon the progress that has already been made. By December 31, 2025, 90 percent of households will have high-speed access to consistent highspeed internet,” Stephens said. “And by March of 2024, the community will

experience increased access to trash disposal through the addition of one drop off station.”

When it comes to infrastructure, following the completion of a feasibility study and cost benefit analysis, the county will make a

decision on the possibility of implementing a no-cost trash disposal by the end of the next calendar year.

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with a goal to begin steps of the Exit 45 renovation and development through water and sewer infrastructure improvements. That would include a grocery store and sit-down restaurant at Exit 45 by 2026.

Additionally, a short-term water and sewer capacity could be available by 2024 in the Prince George Industrial Area.

The county plans to revisit and update its land use ordinances in a way that preserves the rural character of Prince George by directing the majority of growth to the planning area.

A focus for the county has been to achieve and con-

tinue its good governance policies.

Under the plan, by January 23, 2023, the county government will continue to deliver quality services to the community, and an assessment of the organizational structure and service delivery capacity will be completed.

By October of this year, the community will be better informed and experience consistent messaging as evidenced by the addition of a dedicated public information officer. County Administrator Jeffrey Stoke said that they are moving forward with PIO and have already conducted interviews.

By the end of this year, res-

idents’ inquiries will receive a response within 24 hours or by the next business day.

The strategic planning process started last December and a meeting was held with the board in May; the process does not have a beginning and end, but will continue to move forward through staff and committees to update the board and work along the best route to implement the goals.

Supervisors Donald Hunter and Floyd Brown, Jr. praised the consultants and the county leaders for moving so quickly on plans even before it had been formally approved.

“The next steps of a strategic plan don’t come mag-

ically,” Stephens said. “It takes work and planning and sticking with what you say is important with groups and partners working together, otherwise it’s a nice pdf document that someone may come across later and question what happened to that.”

Since May 14th, departments have come together to discuss 18 goals to put the strategic plan into action and update what’s going on all along the way.

“Communication is key, and we have never seen such lightning fast action,” Managing Results commented.

In fall of this year, formal approval of the strategic plan is scheduled.

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PG Community Members Honored by Fort Lee

CASCOM (Combined Arms Support Command) and Fort Lee Commanding General MG Mark Simerly stands with Hermon Maclin and CASCOM Command Sergeant Major Marco Torres.

CASCOM and Fort Lee Commanding General MG Mark Simerly stands with PG Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Pennycuff and CASCOM Command Sergeant Major Marco Torres.

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proves all nominations.

In total, five citizens were recognized at the ceremony, with two from Prince George: Prince George 4-H Agent Hermon Maclin and Prince George County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Pennycuff.

Maclin was selected for the award because of his work to help youth develop skills in public speaking, critical thinking, STEM, computer coding, video creation, 4-H

BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

FORT LEE— Two community members from the Tri-Cities have been honored by Fort Lee. The Good Neighbor Awards are given annually by the commanding general of the installation to honor community members who have contributed significantly to the base and the military. The award

honors and pays tribute to people who have enhanced the quality of life of military members and their families.

Nominations were submitted from major commands, tenant organizations, and key community leaders to identify those deserving of Fort Lee’s highest civilian honor. Nominations are filtered through a Fort Lee leader selection board and then submitted to Major General Simerly who ap-

camping and more. Pennycuff was chosen for her work providing training and awareness to the Prince George County Schools’ division leadership team, teachers, and staff on the challenges of military-connected students as well as for supporting military families directly with an array of initiatives and partnerships intended to enhance the education efforts of military children.

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Petersburg Mourns Loss of Virginia Trailblazer PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- Residents of Petersburg are mourning the passing of the first African American woman to serve as the city’s mayor. Dr. Florence Farley was the first African American woman who held a seat on Petersburg’s city council, elected to that position in 1973; she also became the first female African American Mayor in the City as well as in the Commonwealth in 1984. Dr. Farley passed away last weekend, leaving behind a legacy in the

civil rights movement.

Born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1928, Dr. Farley moved to Petersburg to attend Virginia State College- now Virginia State University. Dr. Farley earned a masters degree in psychology from VSU and went on to serve as staff

City of Petersburg Government Offices Closed on Labor Day PETERSBURG MEDIA RELEASE CITY OF PETERSBURG

PETERSBURG- All Petersburg City government offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. This includes Petersburg Area Transit offices and all bus service operations. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 for normal hours of operation.

Dogwood Trace Golf Course will be open on Labor Day. Visit www.dog-

woodtracegolf.com to book a tee time.

CVWMA collections next week will be delayed by one day. There will be no collections on Monday, September 5. Trash pickup in Petersburg will move to the following day. Red Week recycling collections also will move to the following day.

Collections normally scheduled for Friday will be on Saturday. View CVWMA’s full 2022 holiday collection calendar at www.cvwma. com/programs/2022-holiday-collection-calendar/.

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psychologist at Central State Hospital. She continued to serve her city on the Petersburg school board from 2002 to 2006. In addition to her professional and political accomplishments, Dr. Farley was also a renowned textile artist who exhibited her needlework across Virginia.

In 2010, the Library of Virginia recognized Dr. Farley’s many achievements by naming her an African American Trailblazer honoree. Current Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham called his predecessor in the office “a Petersburg pioneer”.

The Board of the Petersburg City Public Schools will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in the Petersburg High School cafeteria at 6:00 p.m, 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA. A closed session will be convened at 5:00 p.m., pursuant to Section 2.23711 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia. The meeting will be open to the public, and a ZOOM webinar link to the Regular Meeting will be made available on the Petersburg City Public Schools website at www. petersburg.k12.va.us.

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PG Farmers Market to Honor First Responders and Commemorate 9/11 PRINCE GEORGE

BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

PRINCE GEORGE— The Prince George Farmers Market has been operating during the last few months every Saturday from 8am-12pm without fail throughout the summer, rain or shine. On Saturday, September 10th, the market will hold a special event for first responders, and the day will be overflowing with fun activities and opportunities for residents to interact with their local responders.

Starting at 8:15am, there will be a Public Safety Parade along Scott Park Road, followed by a special ceremony at the park’s flag poles where Mike McCann with the Virginia State Police will play “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes at 8:46am to commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. Following that musical memorial, visitors can attend story time with Police Chief Early, a blood hound demonstration by the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office, and a drone activity by county Fire & EMS. At 9:45am, attendees can enjoy a Project Lifesaver demonstration by the Prince George County Sheriff’s Office and a visit from Chase from Paw Patrol.

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ment continue at 10am when Air Care will land their helicopter on the ball field beside the pavilion for kids to view the helicopter and ask questions. Then, at 10:15am, Fire & EMS Chief Beamon will host story time for the kids along with a free book giveaway.

The event will include an animal adoption event from 8am–11am near the playground with Sansa the pet therapy dog on-site.

Further, police, sheriff and Fire & EMS will have free giveaways for the kids throughout the day and there will be a police car, sheriff’s car, and a fire truck for the kids to tour throughout the day. Kids can register to make a wooden piggy bank or craft a wooden puzzle maze.

First responders who attend will be able to enter their name into a drawing for door prizes; first responders

include police, sheriff, fire & EMS, communications officers, and animal control officers.

Attendees will also be able to browse the usual market offerings, including produce, eggs, baked goods, fresh honey, custom tumblers, crafts,

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The event is rain or shine at the pavilion in Scott Memorial Park behind the Prince George County courthouse complex.

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Postponed Festival Finally on the Horizon COLONIAL HEIGHTS

BY CHAI GALLAHUN LNNUSA.com

COLONIAL HEIGHTS— The annual Fort Clifton Spring Arts Festival was set to occur earlier this year on Mother’s Day weekend but was postponed due to severe weather forecasted for that original weekend. But rather than being rescheduled for a week or two later, the postponed festival was dramatically moved to this fall, the weekend of September 24th and 25th. Now, Colonial Heights is gearing up for the long-awaited annual tradition.

The highly anticipated family-oriented arts and crafts festival hosts the work of local artists and crafters but is also educational and historical in nature, portraying

the historical importance of the fort, while showcasing Civil War relics and reenactors. Children’s rides, food concessions, and musical entertainment are also key features of the event.

Art vendors span a wide variety of interests from painting, collage, and photography to jewelry and other crafts. Concessions include event staples like hotdogs, hamburgers, and barbecue, along with festival favorites- funnel cakes, ice cream, baked goods, and more.

Admission and parking are free, and shuttles are provided from White Bank Park as well. For more information, visit the colonialheightsva.gov or the Fort Clifton Festival Facebook page.

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PHS Boosters Welcome ‘Court Jesters’ PETERSBURG STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

PETERSBURG- The Petersburg High School Boosters Club is sponsoring a comedy basketball game featuring the famed “Court Jesters” on Thursday, September 8th at 6:00pm; the game will take place at the William Lawson Gymnasium at Petersburg High School to raise scholarship money for PHS graduating

seniors.

Unlike the Harlem Globetrotters who have a team that travels with them for

them to play, the Court Jesters play a team from the community that the sponsor organizes. At this year’s

game, they will be playing the “Petersburg Defenders”, a team made up of members of the school division and fire department, sheriff’s deputies, and police officers. The entertaining event will also include a half-time show for kids.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5 each at the Petersburg Sheriff ’s Office and Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services Office, or at the door for $7.

LNN to Host Sept 22 Candidate Forum TRI-CITIES STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

TRI-CITIES- The 2022 election is just around the corner, and voters are eager to hear from those running to represent them close to home. In an effort to connect the public with those vying to be their elected officials, LNN USA is hosting the 2022 Tri-City Council Candidate Forum.

The event will take place September 22nd- the night before early voting opens in Virginia.

The forum will give city council candidates the opportunity to speak directly to voters, and the public will hear candidates’ reasons for running as well as their vision for their

city and goals if elected.

LNN’s moderators Carolyn Day Pruett and Valerie Bell will ask candidates questions, but the event is not a debate; candidates will have equal amounts of time to respond to questions as well as for closing statements at the end of the forum.

Members of the public can attend the forum at no charge, but reservation is required for capacity purposes. Visit tricitycouncilforum.eventbrite.com to reserve a seat.

The forum will take place on Thursday, September 22nd beginning at 7pm at Destination Theater, located in the Crossings Shopping Center (5246 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860).

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Richmond’s Historic Executive Mansion to Reopen to the Public MEDIA RELEASE OFFICE OF FIRST LADY SUZANNE YOUNGKIN

RICHMOND– Virginia’s Executive Mansion, the oldest purpose-built Governor’s home in the United States, will reopen to the public for tours on Friday, September 2nd after being closed for more than two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 2nd, the Executive Mansion will open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Executive Mansion will remain open on Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for public tours. The Executive Mansion will also launch a refreshed website with further details on the opening schedule next week.

“We are hugely humbled to call Virginia’s Historic Executive Mansion home, and we are thrilled to be able to share it with the 8.6 million Virginians we serve,” said the First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin.

Governor Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin will appear at the mansion on reopening day to

welcome visitors.

The Governor and First Lady have worked closely with the mansion’s Citizen Advisory Council and staff to create a welcoming and healthy environment for reopening. Visitors will also enjoy a curated museum-quality art experience exhibiting artwork from museums across the Commonwealth, honoring Virginia artists and Virginia’s geographical regions and the Spirit of Virginia.

“We have prioritized works by Virginia’s artists, as well as varied and diverse Virginia-centric content, through dynamic art selections and artifacts serving as a living exhibit that will change over time as different parts of Virginia’s story become the focus,” said the First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin.

“The art in the mansion demonstrates the Commonwealth’s past, present and future. It showcases the myriad of cultures influencing Virginia’s history – the good and the bad parts of it. We continue to view the mansion

as one of the most revered historic spaces in the Commonwealth,” said Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Council for Interpreting and Furnishing the Mansion Betsy Beamer.

Contributing museum partners include the Library of Virginia, Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and The Valentine in Richmond; Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk; Taubman

Museum of Art in Roanoke; William King Museum of Art in Abingdon; Fralin Museum of Art in Charlottesville; and more are coming online each month. The Executive Mansion also features works of independent Virginia artists.

No reservations are needed to visit the mansion. Visit the mansion website regularly for updates on tour times throughout the year.

Virginia Reduces Trade Worker Regulations STAFF REPORT LNNUSA.com

RICHMOND- With a stated goal of cutting Virginia’s regulatory requirements by a quarter, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced last week major reductions in trade regulations. The Virginia Board for Contractors voted in August to lower the requirements for certain trade occupations; trade workers are in short supply across the country, and such regulatory shifts could aid in increasing the number of skilled trade workers across the Commonwealth.

The Board’s decision lowered the number of years it takes for a worker to license as a journey-level tradesman. Now, workers seeking licensure in the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and gas fitting fields will be required to have two years of experience

rather than four. Additionally, continuing education will no longer be mandated for the trades, and workers will have more options for meeting their licensing requirements through both experience and training.

“Construction firms are struggling to find enough qualified workers to meet consumer needs and contribute to economic growth,” said Secretary

of Labor Bryan Slater. “Not enough people are entering training programs for these types of jobs.

There isn’t one solution to this problem, we are working to increase awareness and opportunities for apprenticeships and combined with making it easier for these skilled workers to become licensed and start working, we’ll begin to see a turnaround.”

While many applaud the effort to increase pathways for skilled trades workers, some question the wisdom of reducing the amount of experience needed for licensing out of concern for effectiveness and safety. As the Youngkin administration continues to progress towards its regulatory reduction goal, Virginia’s leaders will have to answer the question of how to balance faster licensing with thorough training.

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Cheryl Newton Griffin, 66 years old of the 24000 block of Ferndale Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 18, 2022 for domestic assault.

Rodrigo Monzell Grandison, 49 years old of the 23000 block of Carson Road, Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 18, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Jeffery Dean Cummings, 59 years old of the 2700 block of Jolly Lane, Chester, Virginia was arrested on August 19, 2022 for larceny of certain animals and poultry.

David Paul Smith, 34 years old of the 25000 block of Ferndale Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 22, 2022 for five counts of possession, reproduction, distribution, solicitation, and facilitation of child pornography.

Joseph Henry Roberts, 55 years old of the 22000 block of Fort Powers Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 24, 2022 for revocation of license for multiple convictions of driving while intoxicated.

Maekala Leon Broughman, 26 years old of the 18000 block of Cox Road, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on August 18, 2022 for domestic assault.

Tracy Anne Wills, 50 years old of the 2800 block of Chesdin Lake Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on August 18, 2022 for violation of a protective order, purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective order and two counts of a probation violation.

Rosemary Lowery Cummings, 64 years old of the 2700 block of Jolly Lane, Chester, Virginia was arrested on August 18, 2022 for larceny of certain animals and poultry.

Aeriel Denae Winfield, 21 years old of the 9300 block of Boisseau Road, Sutherland, Virginia was arrested on August 19, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

Kelvin McKinney, 36 years old of the 22000 block of Jordan Lake Road, North Dinwiddie, Virginia was arrested on August 20, 2022 for domestic assault.

Christopher Lee Mays, 19 years old of the 12000 block of Cox Road, Church Road, Virginia was arrested on August 21, 2022 for assault and battery.

Antonio Donnell Wilkins, 35 years old of the 700 block of Stratford Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia was arrested on August 22, 2022 for driving on revoked license, domestic assault and strangulation of another.

Amanda Connelly Murphy, 30 years old of the 21000 block of Walkers Mill Road, Stony Creek, Virginia was arrested on August 22, 2022 for destruction of property.

Stephen Jeremiah Augusta, 33 years old of the 200 block of Eastman Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia was arrested on August 24, 2022 for contempt by failing to appear in court.

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Marshall Dillon Jones, 29 years old of the 3800 block of Puddledock Road, Prince George, Virginia was arrested on August 25, 2022 for a probation violation.

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT ON 08/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 800 BLK OF CEDAR LEVEL RD FOR REPORTED TO SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS FROM VEHICLE AT VICTIM IN VEHICLE. NO REPORTED INJURIES OR DAMAGES. ON 08/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF SUNNYSIDE AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS AT RESIDENCE, CAUSING DAMAGE BUT NO REPORTED INJURIES. ON 08/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1400 BLK OF SUNNYSIDE AVE FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS AT RESIDENCE, CAUSING DAMAGE BUT NO REPORTED INJURIES. ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER PEPPER SPRAYED TWO VICTIMS AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF GRANBY ST FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS AT VEHICLE, CAUSING DAMAGE BUT NO REPORTED INJURIES. ON 08/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3600 BLK OF ROSELAWN

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Tae’kwon Kaleem Organ, 23 years old of the 4500 block of Rives Road, Prince George, Virginia was arrested on August 25, 2022 for aggravated murder, robbery, use or display of firearm in committing felony and possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons.

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TER FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY FORCING REAR SLIDING GLASS DOOR AND STOLE MULTIPLE GAME SYSTEMS, SHOES AND JEWELRY. ON 08/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF SMITHFIELD AVE FOR A REPORTED ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. OFFENDER ATTEMPTED TO ENTER RESIDENCE BY CUTTING WINDOW SCREEN BUT FLED WHEN ALARM SOUNDED. NO ENTRY MADE. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1100 BLK OF SMITHFIELD AVE FOR A REPORTED BURGLARY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE BY BREAKING REAR WINDOW AND STOLE ALCOHOL. REAR DOOR GLASS WAS ALSO DAMAGED. ON 08/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR REPORTED COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY. OFFENDER USED COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY AT BUSINESS. ON 08/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4900 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD FOR A REPORTED STOLEN VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN. OCCUPANTS WERE FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND WERE ARRESTED.

ON 08/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COUSINS AVE FOR A REPORTED DRUG OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDERS WERE FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON 08/17/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION IN THE 100 BLK OF KIPPAX ST. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND ILLEGAL AMMUNITION AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/19/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR THE A REPORTED NARCOTIC OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS. PETITIONS PENDING. ON 08/20/2022, POLICE RESPONDED

TO THE 200 BLK OF APPOMATTOX ST FOR A REPORTED OVERDOSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS WHICH WERE SEIZED FOR DESTRUCTION. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE MADE CONTACT WITH A VEHICLE IN THE 2600 BLK OF BRISTOL ST. DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED, IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL FIREARM AND NARCOTICS AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR A REPORTED NARCOTIC OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS. PETITIONS PENDING. ON 08/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 600 BLK OF CEDAR LEVEL RD FOR A REPORTED SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE. OCCUPANT WAS FOUND TO

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT BE IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND A STOLEN FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1800 BLK OF WARREN AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE. ON 08/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF S 15TH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDERS STOLE VEHICLE ENGINE, BATTERIES AND RADIATORS FROM OUTSIDE OF BUSINESS. ON 08/28/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2500 BLK OF PORTSMOUTH AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE. ON 08/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3300 BLK OF FISHER AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE UNSECURED BICYCLE FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE. ON 08/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF S MESA DR FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE HEADPHONES FROM SCHOOL. ON 08/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2500 BLK OF ATLANTIC ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE TOOL BOX, LEAF BLOWER, WEED EATER, CHARGING STATION AND BATTERY FROM GARAGE. TOOL BOX RECOVERED. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 400 BLK OF N 8TH AVE. OFFENDER STOLE CASH FROM PURSE IN RESIDENCE. ON 08/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2000 BLK OF W BROADWAY FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER STOLE MULTIPLE ITEMS

FROM BUSINESS. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF N MAIN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS. ON 08/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF N MAIN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE ALCOHOL FROM BUSINESS. ON 08/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1700 BLK OF DAVIS LN FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED RESIDENCE VIA WINDOW AND STOLE TV, GAME SYSTEMS AND TABLETS. ON 08/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED LARCENY THAT OCCURRED IN THE 400 BLK OF E RANDOLPH RD. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE RIMS, BAKER’S RACK, EXTENSION CORD, COOLER AND RADIATOR FROM STORAGE UNIT. ON 08/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 400 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE AVE FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. OFFENDER STOLE JEWELRY BOX FROM RESIDENCE. ON 08/17/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3500 BLK OF WOODLAWN ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED POSSIBLY UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND STOLE FIREARM. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3000 BLK OF NORFOLK ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED UNLOCKED VEHICLE AND STOLE MULTIPLE FISHING RODS, TACKLE BOX AND POWER TOOLS. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 100 BLK OF WILLIAMS ST FOR

A REPORTED DISTURBANCE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FALSE ID, WAS INTOXICATED IN PUBLIC AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/18/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3000 BLK OF PICKETT ST FOR A REPORTED LARCENY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER STOLE VEHICLE CONTAINING KEYS FROM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE. ON 08/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2600 BLK OF PETERSBURG ST FOR A REPORTED SHOOTING. OFFENDER BRANDISHED FIREARM, DEMANDED AND RECEIVED CASH AND FIRED SHOT, HITTING VICTIM AND CAUSING SERIOUS BUT NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. ON 08/15/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF COURTHOUSE RD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. KNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED COMMERCIAL SIGN. ON 08/16/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO W BROADWAY AND N 16TH AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER STOLE GENERATOR IN VEHICLE, GENERATOR FELL OUT OF VEHICLE AND WAS RECOVERED DAMAGED. ON 08/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1700 BLK OF ARLINGTON RD FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER SCRATCHED VEHICLE, POURED LIQUID ON VEHICLE, DAMAGED WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR AND SLASHED VEHICLE TIRES. ON 08/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 600 BLK OF TERRACE AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED VEHICLE WIRING. ON 08/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3800 BLK OF WOODLAWN

ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDER DAMAGED CHURCH WINDOW ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 800 BLK OF DINWIDDIE AVE FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. OFFENDERS BROKE RESIDENTIAL WINDOW BY THROWING ROCKS. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1500 BLK OF LINCOLN PL FOR REPORTED SHOTS FIRED. UNKNOWN OFFENDER FIRED SHOTS, DAMAGING RESIDENCES BUT CAUSING NO REPORTED INJURIES. ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 2300 BLK OF GORDON ST FOR A REPORTED VANDALISM. UNKNOWN OFFENDER DAMAGED RESIDENTIAL A/C UNIT. ON 08/21/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF PERRYMONT RD FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER BRANDISHED FIREARM. NO INJURIES. WARRANTS OBTAINED. ON 08/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 900 BLK OF COLONIAL CORNER DR FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE INTOXICATED IN PUBLIC, IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL FLAIR GUN AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 200 BLK OF W POYTHRESS ST FOR A REPORTED WEAPON OFFENSE. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGAL KNIFE. PETITIONS PENDING. ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO HEADQUARTERS FOR A REPORTED ASSAULT THAT OCCURRED IN THE 2500 BLK OF DOLIN ST. KNOWN OFFENDER THREATENED VICTIM,

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H O P E W E L L P O L I C E AC T I V I T Y R E P O RT BRANDISHED AND DISCHARGED FIREARM. OFFENDER LATER ARRESTED. ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1000 BLK OF EDWARD BLAND CT FOR A REPORTED WEAPONS OFFENSE. SUBJECT FLED FROM PD, WAS APPREHENDED AND FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGALLY CONCEALED FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED. ON 08/28/2022, POLICE CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP AT S 15TH AVE AND S 17TH AVE. DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN ILLEGALLY CONCEALED FIREARM AND WAS ARRESTED. SHAWN GREGORY (46) of HOPEWELL 2022002556 OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE,M ABDULLAH HOOPER (38) of HOPEWELL 2022000926 POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F ALONZO JACKSON (29) of HOPEWELL 2022002592 ABDUCTION & KIDNAPPING,F ASSAULT & BATTERY,M DANIEL JOHNSON (55) of RICHMOND 2022002591 ASSAULT & BATTERY,M

POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F NIKOLE CANALES (30) of DISPUTANTA 2022002536 POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F ARMANI MYRICK (21) of HOPEWELL 2021003777 USE OR DISPLAY FIREARM IN COMMISSION OF FELONY,F SIERRA BARFIELD (33) of PETERSBURG 2022002549 FAILURE OF BAILEE TO RETURN PROPERTY >=$200,F MICHAEL ADKINS (34) of PRINCE GEORGE 2022002536 POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F ANGELA BRANCH (43) of CHESTERFIELD 2022002580 ASSAULT & BATTERY,M LESAUX BROWN (39) of HOPEWELL 2022002682 FAIL TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY,M FAIL TO OBEY RED LIGHT,M DISREGARDING SIGNAL BY LAW ENFORCEMENT,M

CODY AVILA (30) of HOPEWELL 2022001998 ASSAULT & BATTERY,M

TIM CLARK (63) of HOPEWELL 2022002680 PUBLIC SWEARING OR INTOXICATION,M

MAURICE HILL (33) of HOPEWELL 2022002611 PUBLIC SWEARING OR INTOXICATION,M

PENNY GRUBBS (51) of HOPEWELL 2022002547 FAILURE OF BAILEE TO RETURN PROPERTY >=$200,F

MELVIN TURNER (41) of HOPEWELL 2022002570

RIEZON MURPHY (22) of HOPEWELL 2022002679

POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS,F POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F THEFT OR RECEIPT OF STOLEN FIREARM,F POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F JEREMIAH VAUGHN (19) of HOPEWELL 2022002672 TRESPASSING,M CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON -1ST OFFENSE,M JOEMELL ROBINSON (26) of CHESTER 2022000427 INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON -SUBSQ OFFENSE,F SCHARDAI CLARK (23) of HOPEWELL 2022002602 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENT -VALUE >=$1000,F BREAKING & ENTER W/INT TO COMMIT FELONY,F SADAVIA SALLEY (21) of PETERSBURG 2022000284 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENTS -VALUE <$1000,M

BRANDON HUNT (38) of HOPEWELL 2022002674 ASSAULT & BATTERY -FAMILY MEMBER,M VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDERS,F MARK BONNER (39) of HOPEWELL 2022002622 FIREARM VIOLATION -SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER,M PUBLIC SWEARING OR INTOXICATION,M TIMOTHY STETTS (32) of NORTH CHESTERFIELD 2022002644 POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE,F POSSESS FIREARM WHILE IN POSSESSION OF DRUGS,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F POSSESS, TRANSPORT FIREARMS BY CONVICTED FELONS,F JAMES SIMMONS (28) of HOPEWELL 2022002189 ASSAULT & BATTERY,M AUSTIN DURNEY (33) of AMELIA COURT HOUSE 2022002630 ASSAULT & BATTERY,M SAMEEH ALI (32) of HOPEWELL 2022002609 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, MONUMENTS -VALUE <$1000,M MARK DIBLER (39) of NORTH PRINCE GEORGE 2022002621 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE,M BRIAN GOMEZ (20) of STAMFORD 2022002649 MANUF, SALE, POSS FICTITIOUS OPERATORS LICENSE,M PUBLIC SWEARING OR INTOXICATION,M

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P R I N C E G E O RG E C O U N T Y I N C I D E N T R E P O RT S 202208220001 Drug/Narcotic Violations, Larceny-Theft from Motor Vehicle, Assault-Aggravated, Weapon Law Violations ON 08/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 5400 BLK OF MULBERRY DRIVE FOR A REPORTED SUSPICOUS INCIDENT. VICTIM ADVISED UNKNOWN OFFENDER GAINED ENTRY INTO THEIR VEHICLE. WHEN CONFRONTED, THE OFFENDER BRANDISHED A FIREARM. OFFENDER THEN FLED AND WAS LATER LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED BY RESPONDING UNITS. NARCOTICS ALSO RECOVERED ALONG WITH THE FIREARM. ARREST MADE. 202208220005 Assault-Simple ON 08/22/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4400 BLK OF JEFFERSON POINTE LANE IN REFERENCE TO A REPORT OF AN ASSAULT. 202208220007 Larceny ON 08/22/2022, OFFICERS INVESTIGATED A LARCENY IN THE 14000 BLK OF ARWOOD ROAD. KNOWN OFFENDER TOOK SCRAP AND WAS PAID FOR IT. ARREST MADE. 202208230002 Larceny ON 08/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 12200 BLK OF SOUTH CRATER ROAD FOR A

LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AND FOUND TO BE UTILIZING A FIRE HYDRANT WITHOUT PROPER PERMISSIONS. 202208230003 Larceny-Shoplifting ON 08/23/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF PRINCE GEORGE DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A LARCENY. KNOWN OFFENDER WAS IDENTIFIED AS TAKING ALCOHOL. CONTACT WAS MADE AND THE ALCOHOL WAS RETURNED. OFFENDER BANNED FROM THE PREMISES. 202208240002 Larceny-Shoplifting ON 08/24/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A SHOPLIFTING INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED AN UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED BUSINESS AND TOOK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHOUT PAYING. 202208250001 Larceny-Theft of Motor Vehicle ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 3900 BLK OF PUDDLEDOCK ROAD IN REFERENCE TO A REPORTED LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT AN UNKNOWN OFFENDER CUT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER OFF A VEHICLE. 202208250004 Assault-Intimidation

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ON 08/25/2022, POLICE RECEIVED A REPORT OF THREATS MADE IN THE 4200 BLK OF ANNE TERRACE. KNOWN OFFENDER THREATENED TO HARM THE VICTIM. 202208260001 Robbery ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 4000 BLK OF COUNTY DRIVE FOR A REPORTED ROBBERY. UNKNOWN OFFENDER ENTERED A BUSINESS AND THREATENED TO HARM THE VICTIM IF THEY DID NOT GIVE MONEY. 202208260002 Fraud-False Pretenses ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 15000 BLK OF LINDBERG DRIVE IN REFERENCE TO A REPORT OF A FRAUD. FUNDS WERE PAID TO A KNOWN OFFENDER FOR CONTRACT WORK TO BE COMPLETED. THE WORK WAS NOT DONE AND THE OFFENDER IS REFUSING TO REPAY THE FUNDS. 202208260005 Larceny-Shoplifting ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 1900 BLK OF COLONIAL CROSSINGS DRIVE FORA REPORTED SHOPLIFTING. TWO UNKNOWN OFFENDERS STOLE FOOD ITEMS AND LEFT THE STORE WITHOUT PAYING. 202208260007 Assault-Aggravated ON 08/26/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10000 BLK OF BEAVER CASTLE ROAD FOR A

REPORTED HIT AND RUN. KNOWN OFFENDER STRUCK VICTIM WITH VEHICLE AND THEN LEFT THE SCENE. OFFENDER ADVISED CONTACT WAS NOT MADE AND STRIKING WAS NOT INTENTIONAL. 202208270003 Drug/Narcotic Violations ON 08/27/2022, INVESTIGATIONS CONDUCTED A TRAFFIC STOP IN THE 5000 BLK OF OAKLAWN BLVD. DRIVER WAS IDENTIFIED AND FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I/II NARCOTIC. ARREST MADE. 202208270004 Assault & Battery ON 08/27/2022, POLICE RESPONDED TO THE 10400 BLK OF JORDAN PKWY FOR AN ASSAULT. KNOWN OFFENDER IDENTIFIED. VICTIM REFUSED TO PURSUE CHARGES. GEORGE CHISSIAN STARKS AGE 62 202208220007 DISPUTANTA, VA PETIT LARCENY CURTIS STONE AGE 60 202208270003 CHESTERFIELD, VA RECKLESS DRIVING: NOT SIGNAL UNSAFE LANE CHANGE FAIL TO OBEY RED LIGHT POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I,II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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P R I N C E G E O RG E C O U N T Y I N C I D E N T R E P O RT S

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

August 22, 2022 – August 28, 2022 August 22, 2022 – August 28, 2022  For period August 22, 2022 – August 28, 2022 the period August 22, the 2022 – August 28, 2022 o 241 criminal and other types of calls for service were assigned 241 criminal andoother typescalls of calls for service475 were assigned Total for service: Total calls for service: 475 Police 7 ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE 2 DIRECT TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE 9 DISABLED VEHICLE DISABLED VESSEL DIRECT1TRAFFIC 1 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DISABLED VEHICLE 1 FUNERAL ESCORT DISABLED VESSEL 1 HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE DRIVING UNDER 15THE INFLUENCE INOPERABLE VEHICLE 1 FUNERAL ESCORT MUTUAL AID POLICE 1 MVA W/HAZARDS-NO INJURIES HIT RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE 10 MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES INOPERABLE VEHICLE PARKING VIOLATION 4 MUTUAL AID 6 POLICE PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 7 RECKLESS DRIVING MVA W/HAZARDS-NO INJURIES 8 TRAFFIC HAZARD MVA WITH POSSIBLE INJURIES 124 TRAFFIC STOP

PARKING VIOLATION PD ASSIST OTHER AGENCY 198 RECKLESS DRIVING TRAFFIC HAZARD Animal Services TRAFFIC STOP

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1 ANIMAL ABANDONED Total 1 ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE 10 ANIMAL AT LARGE 4 ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE 5 ANIMAL CALL 2 ANIMAL CARCASS Services 1 ANIMAL NEGLECT/CRUELTY 4 ANIMAL SICK/INJURED ANIMAL ABANDONED 5 ANIMAL WILDLIFE ANIMAL AGGRESSIVE 3 ANIMAL-CHECK WELFARE

ANIMAL AT LARGE ANIMAL BITE/EXPOSURE 36 ANIMAL CALL

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Fugitives of the Week: 1991 | August 29, 2022

This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help with locating the following two fugitives: For more fugitives, visit our website crimesolvers.net and hit the most wanted tab.

If you have seen one of these most wanted fugitives, call Crime Solvers (804) 748-0660, or use the p3Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers and these are your Fugitives of the Week.

“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”

Leonel Hernandez is wanted for ID fraud.

Hernandez, 36, is a 5-foot-6-inch-tall white male who weighs 140 lbs. Hernandez has brown eyes and black hair.

Rudane Lloyd Graham is wanted for 1st degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Graham, 31, is a 6-foot-4-inch-tall black male who weighs 280 lbs. Graham has brown eyes and black hair.

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Hit and Run Crash at Target: 1991 | August 29, 2022 On June 10, 2022, at approximately 3:40 p.m., a hit and run occurred in the Target parking lot at 4601 Commonwealth Center Parkway in Chesterfield County. The suspect vehicle was a silver, four-door Nissan pickup truck with a black bed cover. The suspect pulled into a parking spot and struck a parked vehicle in the adjacent spot.

The driver exited the vehicle and looked at the damage before returning to his vehicle and quickly exiting the parking lot.

The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program has released photos related to this case. To see them, visit our Facebook page or our website at crimesolvers.net and hit the “Crime of the Week” button.

If you can help solve this crime, or have information about any unsolved crime and/or wanted person in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights, call Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or use the P3-Tips mobile app. We guarantee you will remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward up to $5,000.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @CrimesolversCCH. I am Det. Baldwin with the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers, and this is your crime of the week.

“Take the Time to Solve the Crime.”

This week, the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a hit and run.

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AS OUR YOUNG RETURN TO SCHOOL SENATOR FRANK RUFF

15TH SENATE DISTRICT As our schools are opening to welcome back our students for a new year, every school is on a different calendar schedule, and each has its own challenges and opportunities.

Some, like Mecklenburg, are fortunate to be moving into a new high school and middle school. Others have plans for new or renovated schools in the coming years.

Virginia’s budget will make those plans easier

for localities to be able to move forward more quickly on those plans. Governor Youngkin came to Mecklenburg for the ceremonial signing that directs $3 billion for capital projects.

That money will be distributed around the state but will be most beneficial to smaller school systems that can ill afford the high cost of today’s construction costs.

Buildings Are Not Education

While it is great to have well-built schools that will enhance the opportunities for our young people, buildings don’t educate students. Education is a people business. The most important element is caring

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Who Will Forgive the Government’s Debt?

STEFAN GLEASON MONEY METALS NEWS SERVICE

So much for “inflation reduction.”

Just a few days after signing Green New Deal legislation, rebranded as the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden has moved to completely undo its core promise by pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into another new bailout package.

On Wednesday, Biden announced the government would forgive student loan debt for around 20 million borrowers.

This debt jubilee is expected to cost upwards of $300 billion.

Not even an army of 86,000 new IRS agents is likely to extract that much revenue back from taxpayers – which means, of course, that the free rides given to millions of borrowers will function as yet another deficit-financed stimulus scheme.

The COVID-related stimulus programs and bailouts pushed through in 2020 helped push inflation to a

40-year high in 2022. Now the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to try to contain inflation.

Even as the Fed is punishing borrowers and trying to restrain the growth of money and credit, the Biden administration is doing the opposite.

Whatever progress the central bank has made in containing inflation could be lost due to the government’s unwillingness to contain government borrowing and spending.

A budget model by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business projects that student loan forgiveness will add $330 billion to the deficit – exceeding the deficit shrinkage promised to come from increased revenues via the Inflation Reduction Act’s IRS enforcement buildup.

Economists warn that student debt cancellation will also raise college tuition costs, which in recent years have been rising at four times the official inflation rate.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, who also once served as Harvard University’s president, stated, “Student loan debt relief is spending that raises demand and increases inflation. It consumes resources

that could be better used helping those who did not, for whatever reason, have the chance to attend college.

It will also tend to be inflationary by raising tuitions.”

When college costs are artificially subsidized by government, they have less incentive to trim their sprawling administrative offices, identity group coddling, and ideological indoctrination programs.

Universities feel less pressure to prove to students that their pricey diplomas will pay off in the jobs market when Uncle Sam will bail out those who end up with worthless degrees.

Instead of the government-inflated bubble in college outlays bursting, it will continue to be artificially pumped up at the expense of everyone who chose not

to incur education debt.

That includes people who worked multiple jobs to pay for college tuition as well as those who avoided college entirely and are now struggling to make ends meet amid persistently rising costs of living.

Investors will also pay the price for Washington D.C.’s inflationary bailout schemes.

They should expect their money market accounts and bond holdings yielding less than the inflation rate to continue generating negative real returns. And they shouldn’t necessarily expect to stay ahead of inflation via the stock market – especially if the economy continues on a downward trajectory.

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GOVERNMENT DEBT FROM PAGE 25 inflation would be transitory must now face the reality that the political demand for more inflation is insatiable.

Politicians who seek to buy votes will never get behind any serious efforts to reduce inflation. That would mean reducing the supply of borrowed cash available for them to spend.

Most lawmakers give no thought to ever paying down the $31 trillion national debt. As interest rates rise, though, servicing costs alone could soon become

fiscally unmanageable. Will the Treasury Department beg China and other governments that hold Treasuries in large quantities to grant debt forgiveness?

It likely won’t come to that. Instead, the government can write off its own IOUs through the inflationary erosion of real interest and principal owed.

The largest holder of U.S. debt is, in effect, the government itself by way of the Federal Reserve. Conveniently, the Fed can create currency and buy government bonds in unlimited quantities to avert a formal

default.

What the Fed cannot do is simultaneously monetize government debt by the trillions while also fulfilling its mandate to ensure price stability.

The risk is that the declining purchasing power of U.S. dollars morphs into a dollar crash. Given that “inflation reduction” as touted by politicians is a total sham, investors should at least be prepared for the possibility that inflation accelerates from here.

The ultimate alternative to rapidly falling fiat currency is incorruptible hard

currency – represented for thousands of years by gold and silver.

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Tackle Tailgate Menus with Fast, Flavorful Foods FAMILY FEATURES

While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a part of the game as the players themselves.

When the team is in the locker room laying out the

game plan, scores of fans are fueling up with tantalizing tailgate foods.

In fact, many tailgaters believe food is the most important aspect of the pregame festivities, and one trendy way to feed your crowd is with small plates, appetizers, samplers and in-

SWEET HEAT FOIL PACKETS RECIPE COURTESY OF ARAMARK | SERVINGS: 8

Ingredients • 1/2 cup cold butter, diced • 1 cup diced yellow onion • 1 cup diced, peeled potatoes • 1 cup diced, peeled carrots • 1 cup diced red bell pepper • 2 cups diced skinless, boneless chicken breast • 16 extra-large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed • 8 teaspoons Cajun seasoning • 1 cup diced pineapple • 1 cup andouille sausage, cut in half and sliced • 8 frozen mini corn cobs, cut in half (16 pieces) • 1 cup sliced green onion • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste

Directions 1. Heat grill to medium. Place eight 18-by-18-inch squares heavy-duty aluminum foil on work surface.

2. On half of each foil square, evenly layer butter, onions, potatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, chicken, shrimp, seasoning, pineapple, sausage, corn cobs and green onions.

3. Fold foil in half over filling.

Fold edges of foil tightly toward filling to seal packets.

4. Place packets on baking sheet.

5. Grill 15 minutes with lid closed until chicken and shrimp are cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

novative sides that feature a variety of flavors like these ideas from the experts at Aramark.

An easy hack for your next game day meal can be a recipe you prepare at home before heading to the stadium. As tailgate grub continues to trend toward easy

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Daniel Dempsey Lewis, Sr. July 9, 1936 - August 29, 2022

Daniel Dempsey Lewis, Sr., 86, of Chester, VA, died on Monday, August 29, 2022.

He was born and raised near Bamburg, SC and was the son of the late Ernest Lewis and Retha Hewitt Lewis; and was also preceded in death by a sister, Johnny Belle; and four brothers, Carl, Bob, Tom and Rufus. Dan grew up on the family farm with his 10 siblings before joining the United States Air Force. Afterwards, he became a union ironworker, finally settling in Chester, VA, where he worked until retirement from Local #28. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Dan had a great sense of humor, loved his family, and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but more than anything enjoyed spending time with family and friends down by Kerr Lake.

Dan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Lewis; two sons, Mike and Danny and his wife, Debbie Lewis; and four grandchildren, Zack, Katie, Corinne and Caston, all of Virginia. He is also survived by his sisters, Doris Irick, Louise Hughes and Elsie Fogle; and brothers, Jerry Lewis and James Lewis, all of SC. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorris.com.

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Ronald Dale Anderson, Sr.

February 25, 1954 - August 28, 2022

Ronald “Dale” Anderson, Sr. passed away on August 28, 2022, at the age of 68.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah “Snickie” Seward Anderson; sons, Bryan Neal Lane and his wife, Tina, Ricky Harris Lane and his wife, Cindy; and his grandchildren, Bryanna Lane, Marley Lane, Austin Lane, and Owen Lane. Dale was predeceased by his beloved son, Ronald Dale “Little Dale” Anderson, Jr.; and brother, Robert House, Jr. Dale is also survived by his brothers, Donald W. Anderson and his wife, Rhonda, and George E. “Junie” Anderson, Jr.; his uncle, Charles “Jumbo” Anderson; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Dale was a millwright and worked for many years at Continental Can before working at Philip Morris until his retirement. Dale loved fishing on his boat, “The Bounty Hunter”, at Hatteras. Dale was a BIG fan of the Green Bay Packers and was also a shareholder in that organization.

He even acquired a piece of the brickwork when Lambeau Field was reconstructed.

He also enjoyed spending time at the field with all his children. After he retired, he became interested in woodworking and gardening and spent many hours with his children and grandchildren at his home.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 103 S. James A. Kelley Sr. Adams St., Petersburg, VA. Funeral service June 12, 1940 - August 30, 2022 will begin at 11:00am with internment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George.

Mr. James A. KelFlowers are appreciated, or if you prefer ley, Sr. of Petersto make a donation, contributions can be burg, departed this life on August made to Tidewater Academy, your local Food Bank, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 30, 2022 at his 4600 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060. residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Kirtibahen H. Patel June 26, 1955 - August 24, 2022 Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Barbara Ann Hammond

August 19, 1956 - August 28, 2022 Barbara Ann Hammond of Dinwiddie, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022, surrounded by family.

Barbara loved spending time with family and taking care of others. She loved the Lord and was always more than happy to help anyone. She loved going to the beach and listening to the waves, which she called her therapy.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Delores and Billy Smithson. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Hammond; sister, Deborah Osborne; and nephew, Charles Robert Osborne. Barbara is survived by her beloved sister, Anita Walker (Gary). She has two children that love her beyond words and will forever miss her: her daughter, Stacy Lipford and husband, Charles, and her son, Earl Osborne, Jr. She enjoyed spending time with her loving grandchildren, Jessica Henshaw (Jonathan), Christina Lipford (Cory Berry), Amanda Lipford (Dylan Gusti), James Edwards, Kelsie, Owen, Kaden, Caleb Osborne; her great-grandchildren, Carson and Emma Henshaw, Izaiah White, Serenity, Sariyah, Jayden, Ayden Stewart; her niece, Sherry Travis (Wayne); great-niece, Mia Travis; and nephew, Charles Edward Osborne (Audra) were like her own children; her life-long best friends, Earl Osborne, Sr, Carol Ann Davenport, & Teresa Darr will forever miss her.

The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 6616 Boydton Plank Rd. Dinwiddie VA 23803. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the funeral home. There will be no graveside service, however, Stacy and Charles Lipford will receive friends and family at their home after the service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Milton Louis Hawkins, Sr. October 2, 1946 - August 28, 2022

Milton Louis “Lou” Hawkins, Sr., 75, of Chester, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on August 28th, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Myrtle Hawkins; and three therapy dogs, Shadow, Reese, and Winky.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Roberta J. “Cookie” Hawkins; four children, Louis “Peewee” Hawkins, Jr. (Cindy), Wade E.S. Hawkins, Toni Hawkins Anton (Jim), and Johnathan A. Hawkins; nine grandchildren, Milton “Louis” Hawkins III, Nathan T. Hawkins, Brianna Hawkins, Zachery Hawkins, Johnathan “Junior” Hawkins, David Hawkins, Noah Hawkins, Brittany Anton, and Dillon Anton.

Also survived by a loving Aunt who he referred and called “Mom”, Alice Pinner; loyal friend, Jimmy Grubbs; several nephews; and his four-legged loved therapy dogs, Twinky and Dinky who there with him till the end.

Lou grew up in Chester and was known by many as his family lived in the small town for over 100 years. Family and friends were everything to Lou. He was one of the first Chester Volunteer Firefighters and volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital after spending some time in the hospital for health issues. He was very thankful for all the doctors and nurses that took care of him over the years and wanted to give back and honor them.

He worked for General Electric for 29 years before he retired. His career with GE took him to places a little boy from Chester never dreamed about. He loved his career so much he desired for all of his children to follow in his footsteps and work for GE or serve our country in the military. But if asked he would have told you one of his one his most favorite jobs and past times was Chester Little League Coach for baseball and football for 9 years. He enjoyed teaching the game but he cherished all the memories from the kids he coached.

Till his last day he could be found watching the Little League of America and reminiscing of his time coaching.

Also, in Lou’s spare time he enjoyed camping, fishing and watching sports and NASCAR. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at 4:30 pm at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 3050 W Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831 followed by a memorial service at 5:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Southside SPAC Donate Online ‘ Animal Shelter in VA ‘ Southside SPCA or Liberty Organization for Veterans and Emergency Responders P.O. Box 59007 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23549.

Milford Bruce Turner

Deborah Kaye Creech

Milford “Bruce” Turner, 62, of Chesterfield, VA, went home to the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Dills Turner, and his father, Robert Milford Turner. Bruce is survived by his sister, Barbara Turner Cooley; his brothers, John Kevin Turner and James Russell Turner (Dawn); his nieces, Nicole Crowder (Joe), Christina Odom (Garrett), and Kota Maner (Matthew); his nephews, Daniel Cade and James Samuel Turner; several great-nephews and nieces; his aunts, Millie Paulett, Rose Turner, and Evelyn Kidd; and numerous cousins who were deeply treasured.

Bruce was a lifelong carpenter. As a tremendously skilled master craftsman, he helped to build homes in Virginia and North Carolina. Bruce was an avid hunter, and a deep and voracious student of history. His intelligence and wit were treasured by those close to him, as a conversation with him could be just as educational as it was hilarious. He valued family, heritage, and integrity, and he will be deeply missed by those who loved him.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Wilson Family Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Deborah Kaye Creech, 66, of Dinwiddie, VA, died on August 26, 2022. She was the daughter of E. Mae Staples Watson and the late Jack B. Staples, Sr., and she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Billy Creech, Sr; sister, Diane Staples Crites; brother, Jack Staples, Jr.; and good friend, Bobby Hardy. Along with her mother, Debby is survived by her husband of 49 years, Billy Ray Creech, Jr.; sons, Billy Ray “Trey” Creech (Angie), Jason Creech (Brandy Taylor), Jesse Creech (Laurin); 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; stepfather, Carol Watson; mother-in-law, Joan M. Creech; sisters, Donna Spencer (James), Karen Lambert (Lamar); brothers-in-law, David Creech (Karen), Bobby Creech (Debra); and sister-in-law, Traci Creech-Coleman.

She was a “domestic princess” and a proud member of Central Baptist Church. Debby loved doing things at church, spending time with her grandchildren, and working in her garden and sailing. She also loved the beach, her dogs and cats and music of all kinds, especially her favorite band, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The family will receive friends at Central Baptist Church on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 am at the church. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Debby’s name. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com.

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April 16, 1956 - August 26, 2022

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Joseph Allen Seymore

Suzanna Fowlkes Riddle

Robert William Scott

Joseph “Joe” Allen Seymore, of Chesterfield County, Virginia, was born in Lee County, Virginia, on October 12, 1964 and died suddenly on August 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Stella Mae (Pennington) Seymore; sister, Retha S. Banks; fraternal grandparents, G. C. and Ella Seymore; maternal grandparents, Ezra and Eliza Pennington; and one niece, April Mae Seymore.

Joe was known for his skills on the guitar and other instruments, as well as being a talented artist and writer of poetry/songs.

He attended Thomas Dale High School and served in the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his son, Ronald Brown, of Seattle, Washington; his sisters, Theda J. “Joy” Jenkins (Charles), Sharon K. Seymore, and Mary D. “Debbie” Nelson (Stacey); his brothers, James C. Seymore (Linda), Roger D. Seymore, and Robert J. (Jeff) Seymore; five nieces, five nephews, and many grand-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. (Appropriate casual attire) Family visitation will follow immediately after memorial service. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter.

Suzanna Dell Fowlkes Riddle was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She left this world on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at age 78.

Suzanna was born in Petersburg, Virginia on February 27, 1944 to Clinton Fowlkes and Nancy Lee Stewart Laine. Suzanna lived in beloved Colonial Heights, Virginia and was an active member of First Baptist Church, serving as a deacon until her passing. She worked at the Colonial Heights public school system for over 35 years, with the majority of her time at Lakeview Elementary. Even after her retirement, she continued to serve the school system by substituting and helping out at all the schools. She loved the students, and they all loved “Mrs. Riddles,” as many called her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Clinton Fowlkes; mother, Nancy Laine; stepfather, Richard G. “Jack” Laine; and her brother, Richard G. “Ricky” Laine, Jr. She is survived by her sister, Jackie Laine Gibbs; one daughter, Alicia Riddle Lingerfeldt; one grandson, Austin Lingerfeldt; and two nieces, Kayla King and Heather Snyder.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home at 103 S. Adams St., Petersburg, VA. The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 11:00 am at 235 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Robert “Robbie” William Scott, 23, of Hopewell, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2022. He was a 2017 graduate of Hopewell High School and was recently honorably discharged from the United States Navy. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Rangers.

Robbie will be missed by his parents, Jody W. and Sharon M. Scott, of Hopewell; brother and sister-in-law, Brandon W. and Victoria A. Scott; and the love of his life - his niece, Joanna L. Scott. He also leaves behind maternal grandparents, William J. and Caroline E. White; aunts and uncles, Mary Ellen and Craig Irvin, Sarah and Justin Hudson, Dennis and Jenny Scott, Janet and Bryan Aprahamian, and Walter and Laura Scott; cousins, Tristan Irvin, Abby Irvin, Colby Hudson, Dylan Hudson, Trent Scott, Nick Ashley, Taylor Scott, Rylee Ashley, Logan Ashley, Troy Scott, Chris Aprahamian, Aaron Aprahamian, Owen Aprahamian, Stephenie Arms and JR Scott.

Robbie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert “Pop” J. and Sharon M. Scott; and cousin, Zak Scott.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

October 12, 1964 - August 25, 2022

February 27, 1944 - August 24, 2022

July 30, 1999 - August 24, 2022

Wilfred Oscar Wells, Jr.

February 13, 1954 - August 24, 2022 Wilfred Oscar Wells, Jr., 68, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred Wells Sr. and Catherine Wells. Wilfred was a dog lover, who never met a dog he didn’t like, and he enjoyed tinkering around the house. He was a talented painter, who was especially gifted at painting homes.

Wilfred enjoyed gardening and collecting coins, and he was also an avid reader; he could always be found with a book in his hands.

Wilfred is survived by his sister, Kathy Wells Cantrell; nephew, Matthew Cantrell; niece, Jennifer Cantrell; and cousins, Herman Leftwich, Jeff Wells, Chris Wells, Thomas Wells Jr., Tammy Banton, Keith Brown, and Kenny Brown. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Abbigail Catherine Breeding

Lillie Ruth Walker

Abbigail Catherine Breeding, 26, of West Point, VA, departed this earth and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Born on September 15, 1995, she was the daughter of James H. Breeding and Tammy Wright Bowen.

Abbi was an incredibly loving mother to her three children, Daisy Lillian Marie Scalera (5), Loki James Olsen (2) and Sirus Yobi Olsen (1). Her devotion to her children and to being the best mother to her babies was her mission in life!

Abbi is survived by her beautiful children, Daisy, Loki, and Sirus; father, James H. Breeding, Jr. (Rhonda); mother, Tammy Wright Bowen (Karen); grandparents, Jerry & Carolyn Wright, Junior & Paula Bowen; siblings, Matthew Breeding and Izzy Breeding; bonus siblings, Logan (Stephanie) Tucker, Andrea (Michael) Peavyhouse, Allison (Philip) Peavyhouse; aunts, Melissa (Steve) Henegar, Sheree (Joe) Newton, Jennifer (Ben) Owens, Eva (Carter) Woodridge; cousins, Debbie Henegar, Jesse Newton, Mackenzie and Derek Owens, Charlotte Woodridge; nieces, Aubrey and Amelia Tucker and Adelynn and Anorah Peavyhouse; and so many close friends that are too numerous to name and a second family from Chili’s.

Abbi was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Harold Breeding, Sr. & Lillian Bailey Breeding; and uncle, Paul Thomas Bowen.

Abbi was a world class server at Chili’s in Williamsburg on Richmond Road, and spent the past 6 years making sure that there wasn’t a soul that she interacted with that didn’t walk away smiling and feeling better about their day! She loved music, the mountains, the beach and collected all things elephant. She was a free spirit and marched to the beat of her own drum which was breathtakingly beautiful to watch.

If her family could tell her anything just one more time, it would undoubtedly be how very much she was, is and will always be loved and how unbelievably proud they are of her.

If you knew Abbi for even a brief moment, you knew that she cared deeply about humanitarian efforts. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dave Thomas foundation or your local animal shelter in memory of our sweet girl!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 27 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Hopewell at 2:00pm.

Lillie Ruth Walker, 93, of Colonial Heights passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Born in Granville County, North Carolina on November 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Royal Hubert and Lillian Williford Parrott and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Preston Earl Walker; brother, Royal Hubert Parrott Jr. and sister, Peggy Doris Crowder.

Ruth’s family moved from North Carolina to South Hill, Virginia where she met the love of her life, Preston. They celebrated almost 70 years of marriage. She worked as a beautician until starting her family of which she was so proud. Ruth was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights where she rocked countless babies in the nursery.

She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Diane Neace (Bill); son, Robert Earl Walker (Paige); two grandsons, Eric and Jason Neace; granddaughter, Lauren Walker (Roger) and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to her at home caregivers, Edith Smith, Charleen Drew, Jackie Crawley and Melodie Dittmon, the staff at the Dunlop House in Colonial Heights and Crater Community Hospice for all their love, care and support.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in the Mausoleum at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, South Prince George, VA with Pastor Joe Carson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Back Pack Blessings” in care of Highland United Methodist Church, 125 E. Westover Ave. Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

September 15, 1995 - August 23, 2022

Tom Fitzgerald

October 11, 1954 - August 27, 2022 Tom Fitzgerald, 67, died Aug. 27, 2022, at his home in Colonial Heights.

He was born Donald Thomas Fitzgerald Jr. on Oct. 11, 1954, in Chicago, son of the late Skip and Shirley Dean Crouse Fitzgerald.

Survivors include a sister, Michelle Fitzgerald Clark, of Windsor; a brother, Joe Fitzgerald, of Harrisonburg; a son, Logan Thomas Fitzgerald, and two grandchildren.

He is also survived by his dear friend, Andrea Hellyer, of Colonial Heights, who cared for him during his final illness.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Mark Fitzgerald, who died in 2019.

Tom joined the Army after high school and later worked for UPS, retiring after 30 years.

He had also worked for the Hopewell plant that produced Kepone, sickening its workers and closing the James River to fishing in the 1970s.

A recovering alcoholic, Tom served as AA sponsor to more than 100 souls beginning their own recovery. It was his hobby and his calling during most of the second half of his life.

Tom’s mother was washing her mother-in-law’s hair at the kitchen sink in 1961 when a football came crashing through the window above the sink. It was never established whether it was purely an accident, or a prank gone wrong. Regardless, grandmother Harriet Fitzgerald suggested that Tom Fitzgerald would never have to worry about drowning because he was born to hang.

But cancer got him first.

November 23, 1928 - August 31, 2022

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Wilda Langster Freeland

July 18, 1931 - August 27, 2022 Wilda Langster Freeland 91, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was born on July 18, 1931, to the late James W. and Cora Shell Langster. Wilda was also preceded in death by her husband, Milton E. Freeland, Sr.; and one sister, Marie L. Bishop.

She retired from Southside Regional Medical Center and was a member of The Heights Baptist Church for over 70 years. Wilda was an avid gardener and loved tending to her flowers. She was also a seamstress, and enjoyed cooking, canning, and all things of nature.

Wilda is survived by three daughters, Donna F. Townes, of Colonial Heights, Gayle F. Ackerman, of Colonial Heights, and Patricia F. Belcher (Gibson), of Alpharetta, Ga.; one son, Milton E. Freeland, Jr. (Lonna), of Colonial Heights; 11 grandchildren, Flora T. Hezel, Charles C. Townes (Rebecka), II, Brett L. Montgomery (Stephanie), James D. Montgomery (Laura), Allison G. Montgomery, Matthew P. Belcher, Kari B. Rivers (Brantley), Emily B. Gillespie (Michael), Kalyn E. Fisher, David M. Freeland, and Cory J. Freeland (Rebecca); 12 great-grandchildren, Colin, Ian, Kai, Caiden, Alaina, Lachlan, Brayden, Beckett, Baylor, Briggs, Chamberlain, Kamryn, and preceded in death, Sadie Joy; beloved niece, Laurie F. Wells; devoted friend, Pat Cawthorne, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, S. Prince George, Va. 23805.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Wilda to The Heights Baptist Church, https://thb.church/give/ or to At Home Hospice Care, 3117 W Clay St #200, Richmond, VA 23230. Condolences may be registered at ealvinsmall.com.

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Florence Aletha Butler

James Robert Williams

Florence Aletha Butler, 89, of Chester, passed away August 25, 2022. She was born in Petersburg on September 1, 1932 to the late Leo and Lucy Cooley. Mrs. Butler was a lady of Christian faith and was retired as a foreman from the Chesterfield plant of Allied Chemical. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace L. Butler Sr; mother and father, Lucy Davis Cooley and Leo Milton Cooley; and grandchildren, David L. Butler, Mark L. Butler, and Lisa B. Mooney.

She is survived by her daughter, Aletha Oakley; sons, Horace Butler Jr. (Dawn), Ricky L. Butler (Wanda), and Jeffery Butler Sr.; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. The family will receive guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org/donate).

James R. Williams, 97, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home.

Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Mary (Doss) Williams. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, and a former member of Second Baptist Church, Petersburg. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from DuPont where he worked at the Spruance plant in North Chesterfield as a Refrigeration Mechanic. He enjoyed tackling major DIY projects, gardening, fishing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Mattie (Murry) Williams; two brothers, George Howard and Eugene Ernest Williams; and sister, Mary Frances Harward. He is survived by his devoted son, Howard Williams, and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 31 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard with the Reverend Mike Burchard officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, Virginia.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

September 1, 1932 - August 25, 2022

Furmon Lewis, Sr. May 23, 2022

Mr. Furmon Lewis, Sr., departed this life on May 23, 2022.

Graveside memorial inurnment services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Lewis Family Cemetery, River Road, Chesterfield, VA. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.

November 11, 1924 - August 25, 2022

Robert Morris

February 23, 1975 - August 30, 2022 Mr. Robert Morris of Prince George, departed this life on August 30, 2022 at his residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Alma Mae Rowland

Jennifer Conner Barfield

Alma Mae Rowland, 92, of Petersburg passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born September 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Emil Vaughan and Exonie Virginia Creasy, and was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Howard Rowland.

Alma was a lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was the Sunday School Secretary for many years. She was also a member of the Happy Day Group at Wesley and enjoyed making pies and cookies for the church Bizarre. Every Christmas, she would make dozens of every kind of cookie to share, and received the nickname, “The Cookie Lady”.

An avid gardener, Alma enjoyed spending time taking care of her flowers and would also take classes for ceramics and sewing.

She loved eating at Wendy’s with her husband and grandchildren and would also meet up with other church members there.

She enjoyed vacations with family and friends, especially to Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas. Her life was made full with great neighbors, family and friends and she will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her son, Charles Rowland II (Katie Loebman); daughter, Lisa Jacobs (Scott); grandchildren, Lauren Jackson, Austin Jackson, Brian Rowland (Catie), Darin Rowland (Leslye); great-grandchildren, Rosie Rowland, Clara Rowland, Addison Rowland; and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes, 2033 Boulevard.

Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

Jennifer Conner Barfield, 36, of South Prince George, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

She was born on December 29, 1985, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her father, Marty Conner; her paternal granddaddy, Ernest Conner; her maternal grandfather, Stephen Shuman; Her great-grandmother, Katheryn Hon Thomas; her great-grandparents, Buddy and Sadie Preece; uncle, Jimmy Conner; and her great-aunt, Connie Preece.

Jennifer was a caring, loving, friendly, and goofy girl. She loved to do crafts and knit, and also enjoyed gaming, street-racing, painting and wrapping cars, and photography. Jennifer was an adoring dog mom as well. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her beloved sons, Ryan Conner and Adam Eagle; her mother, Stephanie Shuman Beller; her maternal grandmother, Eloise P. Zvirzdin; paternal grandmother, Betsy Conner; brother, Marcus “Wayne” Conner and wife, Julia; significant other, James “Yoshi” Fordham; aunts and uncles, Mark Shuman (Sharon), Buddy Conner (Lisa), Richard Concord (Annette), Donna, Nancy, Margaret, Debbie, and Patsy Millard; cousins, Tanya, Kim, Kelly, Jessica, Melissa, Candace, David, Nick, Dustin, and Qwinton; and many other extended family members and special friends. She was also a very generous aunt to her nephews, Calem and Leo, and niece, Emilia Conner.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

September 17, 1929 - August 25, 2022

December 29, 1985 - August 24, 2022

Carolyn Y. Cotcamp August 27, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Y. Cotcamp of Prince George, departed this life on August 27, 2022 at her residence. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Saturday, September 3, 2022

John Frederick Wilson

December 1, 1939 - August 23, 2022 John Frederick Wilson, beloved husband and father, passed away on August 23, 2022 at age 82. He was born on December 1, 1939 to Charles

and Garnet Wilson.

John served in the Air Force, and then went on to a career as an electrician at Ford Motor Company. He married Lynn R. Weatherly on September 14, 1968, and they had a beautiful daughter.

John is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Neil) Marlowe; sisters Patricia Tearman and Anna (Steve) Falor; nephews Albert Wilson, Mark Wilson; nieces Cathy Smith, Patty Cook, April Harris, Jennifer Duncan, Sherry Tearman, and Tina Avery; stepdaughters Sandra (Richard) Ginn and Kimberly Bennett; stepsons Bobby (Debbie) Bennett and Tony (Ellen) Bennett; and many other nieces and nephews.

John was known for his sense of humor, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to his family. He possessed an unending supply of patience and love for the many animals-in-need that crossed his path. John was a remarkable person.

He was an amazing Dad. He will live on through his good deeds and his eternally kind heart.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834.

Charles L. Diggs

October 18, 1953 - August 28, 2022 Mr. Charles L. Diggs departed this life on August 28, 2022 at Bon Secours – Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www. jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Caroline “Dena” Hayden

Edna E. Westcott Smith, Jr.

Earl Hooks

Caroline “Dena” Hayden, 58, of Disputanta, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Born May 22, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Mary Phyllis and Garland Lee Hayden, Sr. Dena worked as a school bus driver for Henrico County for over 10 years, retiring in 2009. A devoted animal lover, she has rescued many abused and neglected dogs over the years, providing them a home where they were loved and cared for.

Although she physically lived in Disputanta, Dena’s heart lived at the beach, where she always found peace. Dena’s passion was caregiving, whether it was an animal, friend, or family member, she was always there to provide loving care to those in need.

She is survived by her companion of 33 years, Dean Englehart; her two sisters, Pam Stolte and husband, Matt, Laura Tracy; brother, Garland Hayden, Jr.; and beloved niece, Avery Stolte.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Bermuda Memorial Park, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23836. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night, August 31, 2022 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dena’s memory to your local SPCA. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall. com.

Mrs. Edna E. Westcott Smith, Jr. of Richmond, departed this life on August 29, 2022 at her residence. Services will be held in New Jersey. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874. com.

Mr. Earl Hooks departed this life on August 27, 2022 at John Randolph Hospital, Hopewell. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

May 22, 1964 - August 23, 2022

Mrs. Audrey N. Bynum

February 8, 1932 - August 28, 2022 Mrs. Audrey N. Bynum, of Portsmouth, VA, peacefully entered eternal rest at her residence, Sunday, August 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street, Petersburg,VA (804) 732-7841. www.blandfuneralhomes. com

August 31, 1920 - August 29, 2022

August 18, 1957 - August 27, 2022

Lillie Mae Patterson

February 23, 1933 - August 24, 2022 On August 24, 2022, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, Lillie Patterson answered the calling from the Heavenly Father to come take your rest thy good and faithful servant.

Lillie Patterson affectionately known as “Ms. Stick”, was born to the late Viola Wyatt on February 23, 1933. She attended Petersburg Public Schools and soon after she became a midwife who delivered many babies which was a passion of hers and so was cooking. She was an employee of Ft. Lee for over 40 years, who cooked and ran the kitchen at the Regimental Club, NCO Club, the Bowling Alley and finally at Ft. Lee Lodging.

She was a woman who would give you the shirt off her back, she loved her family and the Lord with her whole heart. Mrs. Patterson was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Holy Village, and a missionary at various churches: Pocahontas Chapel, The Church of God In Christ in Blackstone (formerly in Glen Allen), under the leadership of Bishop Marcella Jones just to name a few.

Lillie was avid about paying her tithes and offerings, feeding the homeless after church on Sundays and feeding the neighborhood on the holidays. She was just that kind of person.

Lillie Patterson was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Patterson; three sons, Bobby, Tyrone and James Fields III; daughter, Dianna F. Hill; grandchildren, Roderick Patterson, Lorenzo Briggs, Latisha Rollie, Tyrell Fields, Jazmine Rollie, Domonic and Mi’Khayla Williams; and her sisters, Louise Harris and Kat Wyatt.

Mrs. Patterson leaves to cherish her legacy: one son, Claude Fields (Dottie); son-inlaw, John Hill, Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Sharon Fields and Elaine Gorns (Donald); grandchildren, Juaning Williams, Jr. Dianna Williams, John Hill, Jr. (Natricia), James Fields IV, Rika Thompson (Ricardo Sr.), Nicole Fields (Lorenzo Jones), Devona Waites (Jahn Sr.), Sharina Prasad (Ravi), Chintada Speller (Roy Jr.), Claude, Rasheetea, and Dominick Fields, Melinda Kelley-Gilliard (Nate), special and devoted Janiyah Charles Rollie, Antonio, Juanita, and Antoinette Kelley, Devonte, Monique and Gerjuan Williams, Ricardo Thompson, Jr., Tevin, Jada and Jana Thompson, Precious Moore (Sean), Shaquetta and Desmond Fields, Monte Fields, De’neen, De’nia, Jayden and Jahn Waites, Jr., Deshaun, Kallitha and Shameeka Malone, and Brittney Brown; and a host of greatgreat grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Patterson also leaves to cherish her legacy her extended family the Birdsong family; a devoted and special friend, Lillie Mae Kelley and the Kelley family; her prayer partner Bishop Marcella Jones and her neighbors, Mary Bragg and Russell Taylor.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 2, 2022 in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Pastor Marcella Jones, Eulogist. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Willie F. Blount, Jr.

Wilbert Fields, Sr.

Willie Franklin Blount, Jr., 84, of South Chesterfield, VA passed away peacefully in his home on August 23, 2022. Willie was born on December 20, 1937 in Sussex, VA and attended Booker Elementary School and Sussex County Training School.

Preceding him to glory were his parents, Willie and Hessie Green Blount; paternal grandmother, Jennie Freeman Blount; brother, Thomas Blount (Sally) and sister, Bertha Blount Jackson Calloway; and all his aunts and uncles and his fishing buddy, Garland Jones.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife of 60 years, Mary Burford Blount; children, Charlie “Bubba” Blount and Martha Ann Blount; sister, Josephine Blount Logan; and brother, Charles Shelton Blount. He also leaves to cherish his memory his nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Mary would like to especially thank his niece, Sylvia Ann Geter for her love and support. A host of faithful friends, Ricky Stone, Willie Williams, Mike Smith, Mr. Penn and Mr. Covington. The family apologizes for any names of close friends missing from this list.

Willie volunteered to join the United States Army at age 19 and retired after 21 years of active duty service. After his Army retirement, he worked for the Department of Census for 15 years and retired from federal service in 1995. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed boating and fishing, talking and spending time with friends and family. He was rarely without a bottle of Johnny Walker Red. Willie and Mary lived in Kentucky for many years before returning home to Virginia in 2000. They built strong relationships within their neighborhood community.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Edward L. Fox III, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Wilbert Fields. Sr. was a native resident of Petersburg, VA, he was born on January 20, 1940, son of the late Rebecca Fields. He departed this life on August 23, 2022, at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center. He was a long-time member (50 plus years) of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA. He attended Petersburg Public Schools and later obtained his G.E.D. He enlisted in the military in service to his country beginning July 1960 in the US Armed Forces (USAR). During his military tenure (Active Duty and in the Army Reserves) he served as the Sr. Quartermaster Instruction Trainer. Sergeant First Class Wilbert Fields, Sr., after having served faithfully and honorably retired from the United States Army in January 2000. He was employed by several major employers in the Greater Petersburg area, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, the City of Petersburg Sheriff’s Department and Allied Chemical/Honeywell from which he retired.

He not only loved bowling but was very good at it as his trophies, plaques and multiple “300” perfect score rings demonstrates. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, watching sports and westerns. Some knew him back in his CB days by his CB Handle “Red Fox, the Sly One” ‘Breaker, Breaker 19’. He also served in various community and civic organizations. He was a member of various clubs, the Shriners/Masonic Lodge, and a part of the Westview Neighborhood Watch.

Wilbert married Vivian (Cook) Fields on May 24, 1958, and from that 30 plus years union was blessed with three children: Wilbert Fields, Jr., Gwendolyn Fields Holoman and Avortia Deon Fields.

Wilbert was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Cook Fields; his mother, Rebecca Fields Goodwyn Smith; brother; Waverly Fields, Sr., sister, Rosetta G. Henderson; and brothers-inlaw Deacon James A. Henderson and Avortia J. Cook.

Wilbert leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Annie Mae Clark Fields (married 11/03/2000); his three children, Wilbert Fields, Jr. (Trina), Gwendolyn Fields Holoman (Bryan) and Avortia Deon Fields; grandchildren, Wilbert Fields III, Tiffani Fields, Andrew Holoman, Mitchell Holoman, and Christopher Holoman; great-grandchildren, Jared Holoman and Jayden Holoman; and his nieces and nephews, Bonnie Henderson and Brenda Renee Henderson, Tara Fields, Waverly Fields, Jr. Sabrina Bland, Lawnaray Taylor, Lawrencia Taylor, and Latrese Taylor, Earl Humphrise IV, Geno Humphrise (Sonja), and Michael Humphrise (Melonie); his step-child, Ricky Moore (Giria); grandchildren, Roshad Flowers and Myisha Moore; great grandchild, John Flowers; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin Pastor, and Rev. Jameson K. McLaughlin, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park with full military honors.

The family may be contacted to express condolences by contacting his wife Ann at (804) 6685584.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.

December 20, 1937 - August 23, 2022

January 20, 1940 - August 23, 2022

Mr. Tyrone Delano Myrick

Mr. Gilbert Lee Bowman, Sr.

Mr. Tyrone Delano Myrick, of Petersburg, departed this life Sunday, August 28th, at his residence.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Homes, 137 Harrison St., 804.732.7841. www.blandfuneralhomes. com

Mr. Gilbert Lee Bowman, Sr., 58, of Prince George, VA departed this life suddenly Monday, August 29, 2022 at his residence. Please join us in comforting the Bowman Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

June 18, 1952 - August 28, 2022

December 1, 1963 - August 29, 2022

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Julius Ray Gooden

Mr. Linwood Darnell Hill, Sr.

“To everything there is a reason, a time for every purpose under Heaven; A time to be born, and a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted, And a time to kill, and a time to heal and a time to build up...” Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 Brother Julius R. Gooden, 2310 Anderson Street, Petersburg, VA, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his residence. He was the son of the late Elder Clyde Gooden and Lovenia Gooden a life-long resident of Milton, FL. Bro. Gooden was born on October 19, 1940 in Milton, FL. As a youth he was baptized and a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. At his death he was a member of Good Shephard Baptist Church where he served on the Greeter’s Ministry and the Security Ministry until his health prevented him from serving. He loved to plant a garden and considered himself good at it. He was a graduate of T. R. Jackson High School, Class of 1958.

On February 19, 1959, Bro. Gooden volunteered to serve his country and without a break in service he retired from the U. S. Army for twenty-seven years of service on September 1, 1985 and climbed the ladder from Private (E1) to Sergeant Major (E9) as a Logistics Management Specialist. He spent thirty-eight consecutive months in the Vietnam War where he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals for his service during the Vietnam War. Later he spent many years working with the Department of Corrections until he retired from the workforce. Julius was a real dedicated fan of the DALLAS COWBOYS! Bro. Gooden leaves in memory of his life: a devoted wife, Joan L. Gooden of Petersburg, VA; three daughters, Brenda Gooden of Fayetteville, NC, Kimberly Gooden and Angelena Gooden-Howard of Petersburg, VA; three sisters, Ruth Jones of Milton, FL, Alogene Burnette of Milton, FL and Patricia Wimbley of Los Angeles, CA; three sons-in-law, Robert Johnson, Kevin Allison and Marques Howard; ten grandchildren, Octavia McBryde, Lovenia Gooden, Robert Johnson, Jr., Christopher Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Peyton Allison, Aniya Howard, Alana Howard, Amarianna Howard and Marques Howard, Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Shelbie Banks of Bowling Green, KY, and Collier Banks, Jr. of Dallas, TX; two sisters-in-law, Tammie Banks of Bowling Green, KY and Deborah Kincaid of Lavergne, TN; a devoted aunt, Janet Gooden of Milton, FL; first cousins, Dr. Victor Gooden, Noble Gooden, Gilford Earl Glover, Lana Coleman, Savannah David, Barbara Lauderdale, Louisa Ducksworth, LaSylvia Hicks; four very best friends, Capt. William Burwell, Alonzo Wyatt of Petersburg, VA, John Adams and Elder James Palmer of Milton, FL; and many more relatives and friends.

I would like to extend a special heart felt you my caregivers who have seen me through my toughest hours and my final days they are as follows, Michael Johnson, Barbara King and Wanda Washington.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Good Shephard Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr. Pastor, eulogist.

The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 7328911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.

Mr. Linwood Darnell Hill, Sr., affectionately known as “Pop”, 71, of Petersburg, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence. Linwood was born August 27, 1950 in Petersburg, VA. Linwood attended Prince George County Public School, Prince George, VA and graduated from Prince George High School with the Class of 1968. He then went on to earn a degree from John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA. From 1968 - 1985 he worked at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and then he went to work as a Resolution Specialist for the Defense General Supply Center for 37 years.

Linwood enjoyed watching basketball and football. In his early years, he played baseball for the Prince George Mets where he was an awesome baseball player, especially as a pitcher.

Linwood was a family man. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his son and daughter, along with the grandkids hanging out at their houses.

Linwood was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Hill, Sr. and Carrie Hill.

He is survived by his daughter, Veronica Hill Reed and son, Linwood Hill, Jr. (Veronica) both of Prince George, VA; four siblings, Calvin Hill, Sr. (Betty) of Macon, GA, Walter Hill, Jr. (Dawn), Karen Wall and Julie Perry all of Prince George, VA; three grandchildren that he loved dearly, James Reed, Jr., Joshua Reed and Jonathan Reed all of Prince George, VA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends to include: Robert Truly, Robert Pegram, Dorothy Thomas (Bellwood Supervisor) and his Bellwood family and the Park Avenue Apartment Complex where he was known as, “Pops”.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Tucker & Fisher Celebration of Life Chapel, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA with the Rev. Dr. George W. C. Lyons, Pastor of Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA officiating. Burial will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, Petersburg, VA. The service will be live streamed. Public viewing and visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the family by the professional staff of Tucker Funerals and Cremations, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA (804)324-5529. www.tuckerandfisher.com.

October 19, 1940 - August 23, 2022

Mr. Ira Junius Ausby, Jr. May 25, 1938 - August 29, 2022

Mr. Ira J. Ausby, Jr., 84 transitioned into eternal rest on August 29, 2022 at the Crossing at Ironbridge in Chester, VA. Please join us in comforting the Ausby Family by uplifting them with your prayers. Services of Celebration and Remembrance are pending.

August 27, 1950 - August 26, 2022

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Marian E. Swann

February 17, 1940 - August 23, 2022 Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.

Marian Swann rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings.

On the morning of Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Mrs. Marian Elizabeth Jones Swann affectionately known as “Snookie, Pea, or Mother Marian” departed this life, and went to her heavenly home. She was born to the late Spencer N. Jones, Sr. and Ethel Victoria Redd Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Swann; brothers, James E. Jones, Richard A. Jones and Spencer N. Jones Jr.; and sister, Ethel Victoria Evans.

Marian was born on February 17, 1940 in Chesterfield, Virginia where she lived a full, loving, family filled upbringing as the 2nd oldest of six. As a child Marian confessed Christ and became a faithful member of Bethesda Baptist where she served as church sexton, Sunday school teacher, on the women’s ministry, the trustee board for many years, and was a member of the Happy Young Hearted Seniors.

Marian graduated from Carver High School Class of 1958. She became employed at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company for 17 years until they relocated to Georgia. She later became employed at Chesterfield County Government where she retired after over 20 years of service in 2003 to take care of her husband.

She enjoyed being a caregiver and the people she met along the way. She made time to show up for those that reached out providing caring, trustworthy and sound counsel. Solicited or unsolicited.

Anyone who knew Marian knew that she loved her family. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter and sibling.

Marian leaves to cherish loving memories to her children, Rodney L. Jones, Kenneth J. Swann Sr. (Marshell) and Donni M. Mayfield (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Rondell (Carlita), Shannell, Pierre, Chantell, Deontrè, Kenneth Jr., and Kendall; great grandchildren, Victorya, Armon, Jamell, Rahniya, Averie, Parker, Kinsley, Jacolby, Jamaiya, and Payton; great-great grandchildren Zyaire and Xavier; brother, Walter L. Jones (Marita); devoted and best friend, Minister Barbara Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Bethesda Baptist Church, 15800 Woods Edge Road, South Chesterfield, VA, the Rev. Dr. Juanita A. W. Harrison, Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Mt. Minnis Memorial Park.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.

Deacon James E. “Buttercup” Smith August 14, 1935 - August 22, 2022

On Monday, August 22, 2022, our hearts were saddened by the passing of our loved one, James Edward Smith. Mr. James E. Smith was affectionately known as “Buttercup”, by most people that knew him. He was the son of the late Deacon Sidney Smith and Deaconess Ruth Smith.

He was married to the late Dorothy B. Smith for over 50 years. He was the second oldest of 14 children. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Archie Smith, William Smith, Ronald Smith, Jerome Smith, and five sisters, Delores Donalson, Marie Brooks, Agnes Cunningham, Gloria Fenwick and Ruth Greene.

Buttercup was a native of Petersburg, VA, and was raised in the Blandford Community. Through his love for music, he formed the group named “The Five Roses” of Petersburg, VA. Buttercup later went on to become the Manager of the Spirit of Youth Gospel Singers who sang with local and professional groups across the country. He always had a passion for singing. He was known for bringing a lot of professional singers and groups to the Petersburg Tri-Cities Area. Spirit of Youth also celebrated Mother’s Day with a Gospel program at Blandford School for decades.

He was a former employee of Noldes Bread Company and retired from Lance Potato Chip Company. Buttercup became a member of Bethany Baptist Church at a young age. He later moved his membership to Morning Star Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA, where he was named Deacon Emeritus from 1985 to 2018.

Deacon James Edward Smith was a legend in his own time and leaves a legacy that cannot be touched! Our loss is Heaven’s gain!

Buttercup leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, James Michael Pegram (Anita) of Davenport, IA and James B. Rawlings (Debbie) of Dinwiddie, VA; two grandchildren, James O. Rawlings II and Janita Pegram of Davenport, IA; two great grandchildren, Jayden Wells and Carmela Chari Rawlings; three sisters, Barbara Davis (devoted caregiver), Charlotte Smith, and Yvonne Harris all of Petersburg, VA; one brother, Sidney Smith, Jr. (Phyliss) of Crewe, VA; devoted caregivers, Gwen Harris (Donald), Monica Harris (Rick), Yvonne Harris (CJ), Hope Brown, Emily Brown, Eva Ridges & Staff, Gail Johnson and Bonnie Farrar; one sister-in-law, Muzelle Musgrove (Silas); three brothers-in-law, John Brown and James Brown (Deana) all of Baltimore, MD, and William Brown (Dorothy) of Petersburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and neighbor too numerous to name that will really miss him.

A special thanks to Deacon Wakefield of Morning Star Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA, for his friendship and support over the years.

Services will be held 12:00 Noon, Monday, August 29, 2022 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1660 Dupuy Road, Petersburg, VA, Dr. Gregory Williams, Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at 836 Cameron Street, Petersburg, VA and can be reached at 733-6762 (residence) or 862-2475 (Barbara Davis).

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.

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