Jun 11, 2025

Ellen Finch Pettus, age 84, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1940, in Windsor, N. C., to the late L G. and Fanny Miller Finch. In addition to her parents, Ellen was also preceded in death by her first husband, Don R. Knight; and...

Jun 9, 2025

Rosa "Roro" Tucker Langford, age 91, of Randolph, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1933, the daughter of the late, Frank and Florence Jackson Tucker. Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Albert K. Langford; two brothers, George Tucker and Bobby Tucker; and a niece,...

Jun 9, 2025

Lois E. Bailey, 94, of Keysville, peacefully went to meet her Lord and Savior on June 9, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1931, in Meherrin, VA, to the late Ruben H. and Grace V. Elsaesser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-three years, Lewis M. Bailey; and her oldest...

Jun 6, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Scott Tharpe, 85, of Drakes Branch, VA departed this earth for her heavenly home on June 6, 2025 surrounded by family that loved her dearly. She was born in Charlotte County, VA on July 19, 1939 to Henry Cleveland Scott and Eva Mae Newcomb Scott. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by...

Jun 5, 2025

Peggy Tucker Copal, age 95, of Saxe, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Peggy was born on June 3, 1930 to the late William McKinley and Nannie McCulloch Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, David E. Copal; four sisters, Nina Dunn, Christine Garnette, Frances Hudson and...

May 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Frances Shook Rasmussen, who departed this world on May 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Carolyn was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her.

Born January 10, 1948, in Keysville, VA, the daughter of...

May 21, 2025

Joseph Beverley Lammay, 78, of Keysville, Virginia passed away on May 21, 2025, after a courageous fight against heart disease, leukemia, kidney disease, and Parkinson’s. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Beth Lammay, as well as his brother, Elmer (Buster) H. Lammay, Jr. (Beverly); nieces Ann Carter Phillips (Shawn) and Jane Lammay; grandchildren...

May 19, 2025

Judith Charlene Robinette Robins of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully May 19, 2025. She was born December 3, 1941 in Keysville to the late Sam & Eva Flynn Robinette.

Charlene is survived by her brother, Charles & Judy Robinette and family. She is also survived by her daughter, Paula Robins; and son, Kevin Robins & Wendy Patterson.

Charlene was a proud Nanny...

May 18, 2025

Brenda Ann Jones Brinkley, age 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2025. Born in Norfolk, VA on February 20, 1947, to the late Joseph B. Jones and Lillian “Maggie” Lassiter Jones. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Charlie E. Brinkley Sr.; brothers, David Jones, Joe Junior Jones, Robbie Jones; and a...

May 18, 2025

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Robertson, 81, died on May 18, 2025, in Farmville, Virginia. He was born on April 17, 1944, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tommy was the son of the late Dennis Eural Robertson and Mary Loving Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Farrar.

Tommy is survived by his daughter, Melissa Robertson LaPradd...

May 16, 2025

Ronnie E. Lee "Can Man", age 71, of Keysville, VA, entered his Heavenly home on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born in Farmville, VA on June 14, 1953. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Robert D. and Myrtle Case Lee; and three older siblings.

Ronnie is survived by his children, Freddie Lee (Christy), Samantha Hodges (Franklin), Amanda Toombs...

May 15, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Scruggs-Dodd born of Thomas G. and Cordelia Elder August 19, 1936, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Lewis Scruggs and her second husband, Hezekiah Dodd; her son Thomas Scruggs; sister, Brenda Tharpe; brothers, M. J. "Buddy" and T. G. "Billy" Elder.

Jackie is survived...

May 5, 2025

Sandra Leonie Lloyd, age 73, of Drakes Branch, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Newton Graham and Vernie Duffey Seamster. Leonie was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard William Lloyd; and a grandson, Alex Lloyd.

Leonie is survived by a son, Allen W. Lloyd and...

Apr 26, 2025

Douglas Melvin Napier, “Pop”, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born to Melvin Tucker Napier and Texie Murphy Napier on February 23, 1951.

He was proceeded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by a sister, Joyce Napier; a brother, Derrick Napier (Alice); daughter, Kimberly Napier Newcomb (Gary); son, Joshua Douglas Napier (Rachel); stepson,...

Apr 20, 2025

John Edward Dobbins, Sr., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 88.

Edward was born June 26, 1936, at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to the late Thurman Earnest Dobbins Sr. and Fay Arrington Dobbins. He was married to the late Eva Elam Lee Dobbins for twenty-one years. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Edward...

Apr 13, 2025

Loretta "Rita" Waller Williams, age 71, of Keysville, VA, passed away on April 13, 2025, in Appomattox, Virginia. Born on June 27, 1953, in Virginia, Rita lived a life full of passion, devotion, and love.

Throughout her professional career, Rita served as a Respiratory Therapist and Deli Consultant, impacting numerous lives with her knowledge and care. She was dedicated to her...

Apr 7, 2025

Sandra Kay Pyle “Sam”, age 75 of Keysville, VA sadly passed away on April 7th, 2025. She was born in Monroe, NC on November 7th, 1949. Sam is survived by her daughter Angel Barnes and brother Ronnie Pyle. Following Sam’s wishes she was cremated at Browning-Duffer Funeral Home with no formal service to follow.

Apr 6, 2025

Erik Scott Gilley, age 54, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley T. Gilley; and his wife, SamiDail Brown Gilley.

Erik is survived by three children, Easton Gilley, Addie Gilley, and Ellie Gilley; his mother, Linda P. Gilley; brother, Kevin Gilley and his...

Mar 29, 2025

Kenneth Lee Watts, age 80, of Saxe, VA passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1944, to the late Nathaniel and Lester Watts. Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Smith and her husband Robert; two brothers, Reverend Bob Watts and his wife Sandra, Charles Watts and his wife Susan....

Mar 21, 2025

John Ray Duffer, 82, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1942, to the late Rufus Joe and Clara Lacks Duffer.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Duffer; two sons, Timothy (Kristy) and Matthew (Tori) Duffer; stepdaughter, Johanna; two brothers, Dr. R.R Duffer...