Obituaries
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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...
Michael Harold "Fox" Trent
Jun 28, 2025
Michael Harold “Fox” Trent, passed away in Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and unforgettable charm. A devoted brother, uncle, and friend, Fox never met a stranger. If you met him, you knew him—and you never forgot him.
Fox was proudly self-employed and lived life on his own terms. He enjoyed the outdoors and had a natural...
Grege Nickalson Early
Jun 19, 2025
After a long and fulfilling life, Grege N. Early left his earthly home on June 19th. He fought a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with the support of his devoted family. He enjoyed his last day surrounded by his children, nieces and grand nieces. He crossed over to his heavenly home with his wife and daughters beside him, singing...
William "Will" Vincent Nichols IV
Jun 19, 2025
William Vincent Nichols IV, affectionately known as Will, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, at the age of 21. He was born on May 1, 2004, to Vince Nichols (Kim) and Stefanie Newcomb (Josh). Will is survived by his beloved sisters, Sydney Nichols (Tommy) and Lillyane Belle Nichols; his brother, John Schutt (Natalie); his grandparents,...
Ellen Finch Pettus
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...
Rosa Tucker Langford
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,...
Lois Elsaesser Bailey
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...
Ann Elizabeth Scott Tharpe
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...
Peggy Tucker Copal
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...
Carolyn Shook Rasmussen
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...
Joseph Beverley Lammay
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...
Judith Charlene Robinette Robins
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...
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