Mar 21, 2024

Aubrey Willie Murray age 86, of Clover, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was the son of the late, Willie D. and Bessie Duffey Murray.

Aubrey is survived by three daughters, Debra Simms and her husband, Kevin, Linda Guill, and Sandy Carol; two sons, Kevin Murray and his wife, Rebecca, Aubrey Murray and his...

Mar 19, 2024

Arthur Kevin Smith, age 72, of Keysville, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Arthur was the son of the late William and Evelyn Johnson Smith.

He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Kathleen M. Smith; two sons, Brian Smith and Joel Smith; one daughter, Chelsey Smith Slayton and husband, Bradley; one granddaughter, Shiloh...

Mar 15, 2024

Andrew Michael Cliborne, age 33, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

He is survived by his mother, Rose M. Cliborne; grandmother, Peggy Ann Cliborne; uncle, Frankie Dale Cliborne; and numerous other family members.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home...

Feb 28, 2024

Robert French Roberts III, age 91, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Elsie Brown Roberts; and a brother, James W. Roberts, Jr.

Robert graduated from Norfolk Academy, attended Hampton-Sydney College, served in the United States Army, and was a member of...

Feb 26, 2024

Russell P. Baker, Jr., age 92, a lifelong resident of Charlotte County, passed away early Monday morning, February 26, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1931, the eldest son of Russell P. Baker Sr. and Annie Allen Baker.  Russell was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Hamlett Baker; three brothers, Ed Baker, Jack Baker, and Roy Baker....

Feb 25, 2024

Della Mann Duffie, age 78, of Charlotte Court House, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2024. She was born March 5, 1945, to Ira and Lillian Mann. Della was preceded in death by her son, Charles “Chucky” Duffie; brothers, Ronnie Mann, James Mann; and sister Wanda Kelly.

She...

Feb 24, 2024

Harvey Thomas Tharpe, age 96, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Harvey is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Barber Tharpe; his daughter, Lois T. Jordan; his son, Jerry T. Tharpe; and his son-in-law, Eugene Reaves.

Harvey was a World War II veteran that proudly...

Feb 10, 2024

John Smith Grant, Jr., of Keysville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  He was the son of John and Laura Grant born on May 18, 1940.

“Tommy,” as he was affectionately known, was raised in Charlotte County and would call it his home for the remainder of his life.  John and his six...

Feb 7, 2024

David Brian Meeks Jr., was greeted by the Lord Jesus Christ into Heaven on February 7 th , 2024, born in the City of Virginia Beach on October 31, 1989. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Robert Cornelius.

Brian followed his dreams and a family tradition and pursued a career in law enforcement and retired from...

Feb 6, 2024

Vicie Louella Grotte age 84, died unexpectedly February 6 th , 2024 at Southside Community Hospital. She was born July 19 th , 1939, to the late John and Tillie Sharp in Haywood County NC.

“Ellen” to friends and family, was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Richard Gordon Grotte; her brother, Dennis Sharp;...

Feb 3, 2024

Ann Ramsey Harris, age 85, of Phenix, VA, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cumberland, VA, on Saturday, February 3, 2024.  She was born on June 1, 1938, to the late Tommy Russell and Kathleen Mason Ramsey.  Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Pete” Harris, Jr.; great-grandson, Tex M. Dunaway Jr.; and step-son-in-law, Bud Wilmouth....

Jan 31, 2024

Roscoe Richard Routt, age 81, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1942, to the late Roscoe Herman and Jewel Maxwell Routt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Joan Routt; and his son, Roscoe Dean Routt.

Roscoe enjoyed working on his farm and spending...

Jan 29, 2024

Betty Carter Bratton, 90, died January 29, 2024, at her home in Keysville, VA.  She was born on July 28, 1933 in Martinsville, VA.  The daughter of the late James Louis Carter, and Allie Philpott Carter, of Martinsville, VA.  Betty graduated from Martinsville High School, Class of 1952.  After graduating from high school, Betty married her childhood sweetheart, Don...

Jan 29, 2024

Doris Langford Newcomb, age 90, of Chase City, VA formerly from Keysville, VA, passed away on January 29, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late, William H. and Ruth H. Langford.  Doris was preceded in death by her brothers, James Langford, Charles Langford and Robert Langford; and her daughter-in-law, Barbara Newcomb.

She is survived by her...

Jan 26, 2024

GARLAND BAILEY DIX, born June 12, 1938, passed away at his home on January 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Dix; his parents, Malcolm and Helen Dix; two brothers and their wives, Thomas and Jewel, Robert “Boss” and Becky; his sister, Martha Hammock and her husband, Bobby; brother-in-law, Harry Edwards; and son-in-law, David...

Jan 17, 2024

May, Thomas Dale, retired Virginia Department of Forestry supervisor for Charlotte County, VA, and member of the Society of American Foresters since 1963, passed away in hospital, after a brief illness on January 17, 2024.  Thomas was born January 13, 1940, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Dale Lawrence May and Laura McKinstry May, who preceded him in death....

Jan 17, 2024

Samanthia Renee Roach, age 41, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia Ann Dean Khattab; her father, Harry Roach; three sisters, Dawn Miller and Joyce Dean both of Maryland; Becky Bruce of Virginia; one brother, Richard Roach of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Jan 2, 2024

Our dear mother, June Lindsey Bailey, age 83, of Farmville, VA, sadly passed away on January 2, 2024, and gained her wings.  Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  She was a wonderful mother, who was always there when we needed her.

June was preceded in death by her parents, E. H. “Ham” and...

Dec 31, 2023

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Kearney, age 66, of Richmond, VA, passed away on December 31, 2023.  She was born on November 6, 1957, to the late William “Pete” Kearney and Dewana “Mae” Owen Kearney.  Becky was a 1975 graduate from Randolph-Henry High, she then attended the Pan American Business School where she received her business degree.

Becky’s first...

Dec 24, 2023

Dewey Page Fallen, 91, of Drakes Branch, VA. passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023.  He was born on August 20,1932 to Henry Vest Fallen and Elsie Tuck Fallen.  Dewey was raised by his father and Virginia Tharpe Fallen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Overstreet Fallen; two brothers, James “Jake” Fallen (Thelma Anderson), and Herman...