Obituaries in Petersburg, VA

Ruth Epps Bland 86 of Petersburg VA departed this life on Sunday January 11 2026 at her residence. She was born February 24 1939 to Nancy Epps in Dinwiddie County Virginia. She was employed in hospitality. Ruth was a member of Eleven Oaks Baptist Church in Dewitt Viriginia. Ruth enjoyed yardsaling a...

Randolph "Randy" Gary Carraway, born August 12, 1951, passed away on January 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Carraway; his mother, Vivian Carraway; his s...

William "Bill" Allen, of Hopewell, VA, died on the morning of January 10th, 2026, at the age of 71. A devoted husband and caring son, he lived and passed in his own way-quietly,...

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Ursel Bright was born on December 26 1969 in Frankfurt Germany to Edvinett Bright and the late Willie Bright Sr. She gained her wings on January 9 2026 at Bon Secours St. Marys Hospital surrounded by the love and presence of her family. Ursel accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mo...

Mr. Lorenzo Claiborne also known as Monk passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Friday January 9 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Hill Claiborne uncle Joseph Boone Hill aunt Martha Hill uncle John Hill and his foster mother Ms. Johnson. Lorenzo was born on April 10 1962 in Hopew...

Mary Virginia Jackson a devoted servant of God peacefully passed away on January 8 2026 at the age of 85. She touched the lives of countless individuals through her unwavering faith and love for her family community. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Jackson parents Mary and Herma...

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Michael D. Tavel, born on October 30, 1958, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Petersburg, Virginia. A dedicated professional, Michael served as...

Nancy M. Buffo, 86, passed away on January 9, 2026. She is preceded in death by husband, Bart "Pappy" Buffo; and her three sons, Wayde McComber, Willie McComber, and James McCom...

Kenneth Andrew Thompson, 84, passed away January 8, 2026. He was born October 4, 1941, to Andrew and Rose Keith Thompson and raised in Thurston, New York. He served 4 years in t...

Nelson Leon Moore 67 of Petersburg Virginia passed away on January 6 2026. He was born on February 8 1958 to Pauline Moore and the late Hampton Moore. Nelson received his education through the Petersburg Public School System. He served in the United States Army and later in life became an employee o...