Obituaries
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Debora Walker Spencer
Oct 8, 2025
Debora Walker Spencer, 70, of Drakes Branch, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8, 2025. Debora was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lula Walker, two brothers, Larry W. Walker and Virgil L. Walker; and her husband, Russel “Rabbit” Spencer.
Debora is survived by her devoted companion of twenty-five years, Samuel Haskins;...
William Carter Thompson Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
William Carter Thompson, Jr., age 87, of Fort Mitchell, VA, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was the son of the late William Carter Thompson Sr., and Dorothy Ward Thompson. Carter was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Doris Ray Beaver Thompson.
Carter is survived by his daughter, Leigh, two sons, Chad, Richard and his wife,...
Walter Mack Dunaway Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Walter Mack Dunaway, Jr., age 79 of Drakes Branch, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1946, to the late Walter Mack Dunaway, Sr. and Nannie Woodall Dunaway. Mack was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Ann Dunaway; three sisters, Connie Francis, Ruby Trammell, and Betty...
Dorothy Elaine "Dot" Fox
Oct 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the loss of Dorothy Elaine “Dot” Fox, who passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 70, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Born on May 13, 1955, in Keysville, Virginia, to the late A.B. and Frances Wilmouth. She was a guiding light to her family and will be remembered always for her...
Lillian Davis Duffie
Sep 27, 2025
Lillian Davis Duffie, 85, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2025. Born on June 10, 1940, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steadfast faith, and a gentle spirit that touched all who knew her.
She is survived by her three daughters Beth, Ellen and Michelle Lynn, and their...
Bonnie Jacqueline "Jackie" Hughes
Aug 26, 2025
Bonnie Jacqueline “Jackie” Hughes, age 58, of Saxe, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Bill Watson Rickmond and Lois Irene Martin Rickmond. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her nephew, Cody Mann; her niece, Kendal Tharpe; and her mother-in-law, Sherry Ann Hughes.
Jackie is survived by her...
James Aubrey Trammell
Aug 24, 2025
James Aubrey Trammell, age 82 of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry S. and Mildred C. Trammell; and a brother-in-law, Philip L. Samuels.
James is survived by two sisters, Georgia A. Samuels and Rita F. Trammell; and one brother, William H. Trammell.
A graveside funeral service will be held at...
Edward Darrell 'Ed' Ashley
Aug 19, 2025
Edward Darrell 'Ed' Ashley of Keysville, VA passed away on August 19, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1942 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Ashley. Ed was the youngest born in a family of many brothers and a sister who are all now deceased.
Surviving is his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Kay Ashley, Keysville, VA; son, Mark Ashley...
Robert Wayne 'Bob' Jones
Aug 18, 2025
Robert Wayne Jones "Bob" of Riner, Virginia passed peacefully at his home Monday, August 18, 2025. Robert was born in Galax, Virginia on October 8, 1947. He was a devoted husband and father. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Rebecca Norris Jones "Becky"; his parents, John Wayne and Hedi Jo Liddle Jones; his in-laws,...
Mary Bohannon Adams
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Bohannon Adams, age 82, of Drakes Branch, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Gerline Bohannon. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, Clint Adams; a sister, Betty B. Jones;...
Clarence Thomas Newcomb
Aug 3, 2025
Clarence Thomas Newcomb, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2025. He was born on October 14, 1932, in Saxe, VA to the late Frank Thomas Newcomb and Harriet Ann Thompson Newcomb.
Clarence served in the United States Army during the Korean War, he was stationed in Germany working on helicopters and airplanes, After the service he worked...
Marjorie Fore Morris
Jul 28, 2025
Marjorie Fore Morris, 93, went home to be with her Lord on July 28,2025. She was a resident of Keysville, VA until 2022 when she moved to Western North Carolina.
Marjorie was born on December 14,1931 to the late Harold Grey Fore and Lucy Quick Fore Graves. She was a graduate of Randolph-Henry High School and Longwood College (now Longwood University)...
Daniel Spencer Copenhaver
Jul 24, 2025
Daniel Spencer Copenhaver “Dan” 72, passed away July 24, 2025 at his home after a long illness. He was born March 3, 1953 in Radford, VA to the late Paul M. and Charlotte H. Copenhaver. Dan was also preceded in death by his sister, Becky Jones; and his brother, Paul Copenhaver.
Dan is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Tamara...
Linda Crews Martin
Jul 19, 2025
Linda Crews Martin, 80, passed away July 19, 2025 at South Boston Health and Rehab. She was born March 11, 1945 in Brookneal, VA to Lewis and Florence Crews.
Linda graduated from Randolph Henry High School in 1963. She worked as a C.N.A. for many years. Linda enjoyed planting flowers, shopping, cooking, reading and going to the beauty salon every week....
Ralph Walter Gibbs Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
Ralph Walter Gibbs Sr. 86, of Keysville, VA passed away July 19, 2025, with his family by his side. Ralph was preceded in the death by his 1st wife Lorna Shayleen Gibbs; with whom he had two daughters and one son, Georgia Anne Styers, Deanna Christine Gibbs-Yeater, and Ralph Walter Gibbs Jr (Erin).
In 2004, Ralph married Shirley P. Gibbs (Wingo)...
Vernon Beverly Francisco
Jul 18, 2025
Vernon Beverly Francisco, age 68, of Kill Devil Hills, N. C., formerly of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7, 1957, to the late Harold D. and Mildred B. Francisco.
Vernon is survived by two children, Tiffany (who was his caregiver and stood by his side during his...
Robert "Bobby" Edward Dixon Sr.
Jul 9, 2025
Robert Edward Dixon, Sr., lovingly known as Bobby peacefully left for his Heavenly home on July 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Bobby was born April 19, 1951, as the fourth child of Harry and Virginia "Jinx" Dixon. During his childhood, you would find him with his brothers, Johnny and Jerry causing little boy mischief around Cullen. This often came in...
Berta Newcomb Childress
Jul 5, 2025
Berta Newcomb Childress, age 87, of Phenix, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Violet Newcomb. Berta was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Joe G. Childress; three sisters, Joyce N. Smith, Lucy N. Bentley,...
Mary Catharine Wilkins
Jul 3, 2025
Mary Catharine Wilkins, 96, of Meherrin VA died on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, PA on September 26, 1928, to John and Catharine Adams. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Guy Wilkins; and daughter Catharine L. Tatem.
Mary leaves behind a loving family, son-in-law, John Tatem; two grandchildren, Cheryl and Michael; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Austin. She...
Don Lee Bratton
Jul 1, 2025
Don Lee Bratton, age 91, of Keysville, VA, died on July 1, 2025. He is survived by his children David Bratton (Margaret), Richmond, VA, James Bratton (Chrissy), Darlington Heights, VA, and Susan Carson (Mark), Rockville, VA. Don lost his wife (Betty) of sixty-nine years, on January 29, 2024. Natives of Martinsville, VA, Don and Betty grew up together and knew...
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