Beverly L. Sheffield
0Beverly L. Sheffield, 78, of Chester, Va., passed away after a long-term illness on Friday, April 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born to the late Wilbur Leadbetter and Belle Ennis on Aug. 13, 1940 and was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sheffield enjoyed gardening, knitting, quilting, cooking and remodeling, but more than anything, she enjoyed the time she spent with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin M. Sheffield Sr., and her brother, Bruce Leadbetter. She is survived by her children, Franklin M. Sheffield Jr. (Janet), Audra Branzelle (Dennis) and…
Recently deceased
0Anderson, Corinna S., 80, of Chesterfield. Bala, Sundersingh, 80, of Chester. Barnes, Carolyn Davis, 79, of Chesterfield, widow of William Michael Barnes. Bass, Phyllis Kellar, 84, of Chester, wife of Roger Thompson Bass. Baumgarten, Julia Elena, 89, of Chesterfield, wife of John A. Baumgarten. Capel, Alice “Joyce,” 78, of North Chesterfield. Chalkley, William Earl, 56, of Chesterfield. Crosby, Beverley Allen, 74, of Chesterfield, companion of J.L. James. Duesing, Carole Rothweiler, 60, of Chesterfield, partner of Jeff Lewis. Gathers, Thelma S., 96, of North Chesterfield. Hudson, William C., 70, of North Chesterfield, an Army retiree, husband of Carole Y. Hudson. Jones, William Montel, 87, of North Chesterfield, widower of Gladys Rowe Jones. Leone, Salvatore…
Built to burn
0What do I mean by “built to burn?” There are some buildings that simply should not catch fire, for if they do, they will surely be destroyed. Some buildings were built hundreds of years ago before fire and building codes. There are buildings that were built in a location with no thought of fire extinguishment. If you live or own one of these buildings, I am sure that you are paying a lot to insure the building, if you are able to insure it. I will start with the high-rise building that has no sprinkler or standpipe system. A high-rise…
2019 Appomattox RiverFest is Saturday
0On Saturday, Friends of the Lower Appomattox River presents the Appomattox RiverFest with activities featuring 30-plus regional exhibit partners, tasty food, live music and a whole lot of fun outdoor activities! New this year is the 25-foot-tall climbing wall, provided by the National Guard, where festival-goers can test their climbing skills while building self-confidence. This much anticipated family event is for river and nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and everyone who wants to spend a day taking in the scenic and historic treasures of the Appomattox River! The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Dogpound dishwasher
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. My dishwasher and I are not on speaking terms right now. As a matter of fact, I have named my dishwasher “Nellybelle.” If you do not remember, that was the name of cantankerous Jeep owned by Pat on The Roy Rogers Show. Pat was the comic sidekick most cowboys had back in those days … Wild Bill Hickok had Jingles and the Cisco Kid had Poncho. Anyway, my dishwasher is still acting up, running when it wants to, like it just wants to aggravate me. Off to the Internet…
Project Utopia? Residents concerned about potential ‘megasite No. 2′
0Woods Edge RoadMarguerite Christian Elementary School The red-lined area is available for sale by the Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer realty group. Some folks living in the Southeast Chesterfield area are not too hip about a potential large-scale industrial development that could be coming their way. Concerned citizens who live near Marguerite Christian Elementary School recently informed the Village News about plans they say were revealed to them for a potential development on some 175 acres across from the school. The citizens say they recently got wind of the development due to a sewer line installation along Woods Edge Road. An employee…
Graceful entry: New pastor on board at Chester church
0The Rev. Jaim Gann recently was installed as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Chester. He wasn’t planning on moving, but felt God leading him to Chester. Grace Lutheran Church recently installed a new pastor, the Rev. Jaim Gann. Gann, 44, came to Chester with his wife Janine and children, Sarah, 12, and David, 8. He replaces the interim pastor, Martin Teske, who had filled in following the retirement of longtime pastor Rich Finck in June 2017. Gann most recently pastored in Bowie, Md., for 13 years. Prior to that, he was in Carneys Point, N.J., for five years. Gann…
Meth lab in shed leads to two arrests
0Melody L. UptonRobert L. Upton Two people were arrested and charged after a methamphetamine lab was discovered last week in a shed at 10100 Post Horn Drive, north of Centralia Road. Police were dispatched April 10 for a report that a man might be trespassing. Upon arrival, police found a man and a woman in the shed. The man initially gave officers a false ID and tried to flee, police spokeswoman Liz Caroon said. Officers spoke to the renter of the property, who asked that the woman be removed. When officers went into the shed with her so she could…