Easement to protect historic property

STAFF REPORT

The Drexel-Morrell Center recently became a fully protected preservation site for history and environment in Powhatan.

Belmead on the James, Inc. (BOJI) has donated to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources a perpetual preservation and open-space easement over the Drexel-Morrell Center property located in rural northeast Pow- hatan County. Recorded on Feb. 15, the easement protects the property’s historic core, which consists of the ca. 1898 Rosemont house and a frame stable, as well as 56.4-plus acres of openspace land. The easement, to be administered by the Department of Historic Resources (DHR), will shield the property in perpetuity from potential subdivision and commercial development.

Grant funding from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation, and the Virginia Outdoors Foundation Open- Space Lands Preservation Fund, along with gifts and donations from individuals were used to acquire the property. The Drexel-Morrell Center property will be used for environmental education and activities emphasizing eco-social justice. The easement will help foster our plans to create a trail system centered on the property’s natural resources and the development of amenities such as outdoor classrooms, exhibit spaces and demonstration gardens for agricultural learning programs.

“Something wonderful is growing in Powhatan. The justice.

Gerald W. “Jerry” Eagle

EAGLE, Gerald W. “Jerry,” 72, of Powhatan, Va., died Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. he was born, January 30, 1951, in Lynchburg, Va. he was the son of the late clarence eagle and Jean eagle. he is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Kara eagle; and his children he dearly loved, Marissa Mays (Greg), alexandra Thompson (Matt), Julie e agle- c alloway, Benjamin eagle (amy); and much loved sister, Linda eagle. Lovingly called Pop Pop by eight grandchildren that he adored, Max, Kai, Bryor, Field, ava, Ion, everly and harrison. he was a veteran of the U.s air Force and retired from the richmond Times-dispatch with over 32 years of service. after retiring he worked at caPUP as the transportation manager for 13 years. he was a past master of Joppa Lodge no 40. he loved spending time with his family, and very much enjoyed traveling. he enjoyed cruises, and visited many parts of the world. When cOVId hit, they bought a camper and kept going. he liked to read and learn new things such as software and foreign languages. In his spare time he enjoyed playing volleyball and later became a volleyball referee. The family received friends Friday night, February 24, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bennett & Barden Funeral home. a memorial service was held saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Bennett & Barden Funeral home. a reception followed. In lieu of flowers donations to the american cancer society, the red cross, and the shriner’s children’s hospital are suggested.

Jo Ann “Jody” W. Jenkins

JENKINS, Mrs. Jo Ann “Jody” W. , was peacefully called to rest on sunday, February 12, 2023. Jo ann was born on October 9, 1933 to the late Frank Wilkinson and sylvia Webster in Greensboro, n c she married the love of her life, the late Thomas Keith Jenkins (Indian head, Md.); and was a mother to four children; the late Thomas Keith Jenkins Jr., Frances Lynn Jenkins (Bernice stanley), edward d. Jenkins (Beth) and the late c hristine ann Jenkins, whom she lost soon after childbirth. she had four siblings, the late carolyn Gabriel, William Wilkinson, Keith Wilkinson and the late dan Wilkinson. she loved her many nieces and nephews and their spouses. she loved to cook, and make arts and crafts and make people feel special. she was involved in her local churches, and specifically helped with programs settling new immigrant families. she loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed watching them grow up and spending time with them. They include, Thomas Keith Jenkins (alexandra Byrne), edward Zachary Jenkins and Joshua canfield Jenkins. she was blessed to meet her great-granddaughter, ella Grace Jenkins. Jody was loved and will be dearly missed. The family greatly appreciates the kindness and prayers offered during her illness. In lieu of flowers, you may send contributions to the Thomas Keith Jenkins Jr. Memorial scholarship fund at Xavier University in cincinnati.