Funeral Homes in Powhatan, VA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Kyle Jolly (american football player).

Powhatan is an unincorporated community in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. Powhatan was initially known as Scottville (after Revolutionary war hero General Charles Scott) for a brief time, and historically has also been known as Powhatan Court House and Powhatan Courthouse. Powhatan is named after Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas.The first official court of Powhatan was held at Mosby Tavern, the home of Benjamin Mosby and his son, Littleberry Mosby.Powhatan was established as a community in May 1777, but there were several buildings already in existence at that time. One of these locations is the Powhatan Plantation which was built in 1735. The plantation still exists today.The Shiloh Baptist Church in Powhatan features the mural The Lord Over Jordan by Julien Binford, one of the artist's most famous works.

Powhatan Obituaries

It was reported by Regional Obits on March 5th, 2022 that Maynard Kenneth Bean passed on in Powhatan, Virginia.  Bean was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Maynard Kenneth's life.

It was disclosed by Virginian Leader on October 20th, 2021 that Rosa Price (Bouldin) passed away in Powhatan, Virginia.  Ms. Price was 63 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rosa's life.

It was reported by NRV News on December 31st, 2020 that Glenn Edward Poe passed on in Powhatan, Virginia.  Poe was 54 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Glenn Edward's life.

It was reported by The Roanoke Times & World News on December 6th, 2020 that Lucky Darnell Hill passed away in Powhatan, Virginia.  Hill was 67 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lucky Darnell's life.

It was reported by The Times on August 21st, 2020 that Amanda R Jones died in Powhatan, Virginia.  Jones was 79 years old and was born in Commerce, GA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Amanda R's life.

It was revealed by Alleghany Journal on August 17th, 2020 that Della Moore (Bell) passed away in Powhatan, Virginia.  Ms. Moore was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Della's life.

It was revealed on September 25th, 2019 that Bettie Louise Hooker (Kidd) perished in Powhatan, Virginia.  Ms. Hooker was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bettie Louise's life.

It was written by Virginian Review on September 21st, 2019 that Raymond W Sr Arritt died in Powhatan, Virginia.  Arritt was 85 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Raymond W Sr's life.

It was disclosed on August 21st, 2019 that Eunice Elvira Wilkinson (Todd) died in Powhatan, Virginia.  Ms. Wilkinson was 91 years old and was born in Butler, AL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eunice Elvira's life.

It was revealed on July 16th, 2019 that John Lawrence Jr Uarich died in Powhatan, Virginia.  Uarich was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Lawrence Jr's life.

History

Powhatan was established as a community in May of 1777, but there were several buildings already in existence at that time. Powhatan is named Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. One of these locations is the Powhatan Plantation which was built in 1735. The plantation still exists today. Powhatan is an unincorporated area community in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia County, Virginia, United States.