Skip to content
Virginia Sheriffs’ Association
The Voice of Virginia’s Sheriffs & Deputies

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA) recognizes and honors all the sheriffs and deputies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia who have died in the line of duty. We will never forget the sacrifices these individuals made while serving the Commonwealth and its citizens. We work to update this list as often as possible and apologize if any deputies have not been added.

Nicole Bendily

Nicole Bendily

Virginia Beach
October 20, 2021
Cardiac Arrest

James Anthony Sisk

James Anthony Sisk

Culpeper County
October 1, 2021
Coronavirus “COVID-19”

Charles W. Catron

Charles W. Catron

Carroll County
September 23, 2021
Coronavirus “COVID-19”

Kenneth P. Delano

Kenneth P. Delano

Essex County
April 19, 2021
Coronavirus “COVID-19”

Frederick “Butch” Cameron

Frederick “Butch” Cameron

Fairfax County
January 12, 2021
Coronavirus “COVID-19”

Curtis A. Barlett

Curtis A. Barlett

Carroll County
March 9, 2017
Auto Accident Responding to a Call

Bryan M. Berger

Bryan M. Berger

Spotsylvania County
April 28, 2014
Died During Training

Percy Lee House

Percy Lee House

Greensville County
January 31, 2014
Auto Accident

Billy R. Grimsley

Billy R. Grimsley

Portsmouth
February 3, 2013
Motorcycle Accident

Michael C. Walizer

Michael C. Walizer

Charles City County
March 31, 2012
Auto Accident Responding to a Call

Neil Justus

Neil Justus

Buchanan County
March 13, 2011
Shot While Responding to a Call for Service

William “Billy” Stiltner

William “Billy” Stiltner

Buchanan County
March 13, 2011
Shot While Responding to a Call for Service

Shawn Hess

Shawn Hess

Tazewell County
July 23, 2010
Auto Accident Responding to a Call

Caroline Green

Caroline Green

Richmond City
June 21, 2010
Auto Accident

Dean Ridings

Dean Ridings

Spotsylvania County
June 19, 2010
Boat Accident while on Marine Patrol

Christopher D. Ray

Christopher D. Ray

Southampton County
August 29, 2009
Auto Accident

Chadwick A. (Chad) Carr

Chadwick A. (Chad) Carr

Greene County
June 4, 2009
Auto Accident

Christopher K. Paschal

Christopher K. Paschal

Smyth County
January 4, 2009
Auto Accident

Jason E. Mooney

Jason E. Mooney

Stafford County
October 19, 2007
Auto Accident Responding to an Accident

Jason L. Saunders

Jason L. Saunders

Campbell County
April 3, 2007
Auto Accident During a Pursuit

Robert E. Green

Robert E. Green

Powhatan County
September 20, 2006
Auto Accident During a Pursuit

Eric E. Sutphin

Eric E. Sutphin

Montgomery County
August 21, 2006
Shot by an escaped prisoner

Charles A. Fisher

Charles A. Fisher

Portsmouth City
July 9, 2006
Auto Accident

James E. Weaver

James E. Weaver

Dinwiddie County
June 27, 2005
Shot by 15-Year Old Youth While Transporting Teen to Detention Center from a Court appearance

John W. Stanford

John W. Stanford

Northumberland County
May 19, 2005
Auto Accident While Responding to a Disturbance Call

Rodney L. Davis

Rodney L. Davis

Greene County
August 27, 2003
Shot While Trying to Arrest a Suspected Drug Dealer

Timothy W. Martin

Timothy W. Martin

Dinwiddie County
October 16, 2002
Auto Accident while in Route to a Domestic Disturbance

Frankie L. Betterton

Frankie L. Betterton

Pittsylvania County
May 17, 2002
Shot During a Routine Traffic Stop

Charles H. Barton

Charles H. Barton

Loudoun County
August 22, 1995
Plane Crash While on the Way to Pick Up Fugitive In Another State

Clifford Dicker

Clifford Dicker

Wythe County
December 6, 1994
Shot by 15 Year Old Youth While Serving Petition

Terry L. Singleton

Terry L. Singleton

Gloucester County
December 7, 1993
Heart Attack During SWAT Training

Charles E. Murray

Charles E. Murray

Hit By Train at Crossing While on Way to Serve Process
July 10, 1990
Fauquier County

Paul Edward Grubb

Paul Edward Grubb

Henry County
July 2, 1989
Shot During a Drug Raid

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Sussex County
April 28, 1989
Hit By Train While Responding to Call For Assistance

John Martin

John Martin

Lee County
November 7, 1988
Shot 11/04/88 By Assailant While Checking Vehicle

Richard L. Samuels

Richard L. Samuels

Spotsylvania County
September 2, 1988
Had Heart Attack While in Pursuit of Inmate

Barry Pendry

Barry Pendry

Roanoke City
February 26, 1985
Attacked While Dispensing Medication to Inmate

Lonnie Freeman

Lonnie Freeman

Richmond City
September 4, 1984
Attacked While Entering Inmate’s Cell

George M. Brown

George M. Brown

Henry County
June 24, 1984
Auto Accident While Transporting Inmate (Believed to Have Been Caused by Inmate)

Robert T. Hicks

Robert T. Hicks

Middlesex County
May 20, 1984
Answering Call from Stranded Motorist

Cliff W. Scott

Cliff W. Scott

Prince George County
December 9, 1983
Auto Accident While in Pursuit of Vehicle

John Rafter

John Rafter

Rockingham County
February 8, 1983
Shot While Transporting Inmate

Donald Benson

Donald Benson

Lancaster County
November 5, 1981
Shot While Serving Mental Warrant

William Truesdale

William Truesdale

Alexandria City
January 27, 1981
Shot While Transporting Prisoner From Court to Correctional Center

Ford T. Humphrey

Ford T. Humphrey

Stafford County
October 9, 1980
Shot While Diffusing a Domestic Altercation

Earl M. Heisler

Earl M. Heisler

James City County
September 20, 1978
Shot After Found Drugs, While Searching Automobile