Jul 28, 2023

Mary “Sue” Tharpe Dunn, age 76, of Keysville passed away on July 28, 2023, after courageously fighting her battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Richard Creston Tharpe, Sr and Bertha Hudson Tharpe of Drakes Branch, VA. Sue was preceded in death by her two brothers, Richard “Pete” Tharpe, Jr. and Carroll...

Jul 20, 2023

Harvey Mosby Newcomb,92, of Charlotte Court House, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2023.  He was the son of the late Eddie Mosby and Lettie Skelton Newcomb of Saxe VA. Harvey was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Thorpe and Alma Tharpe; two brothers, Clifton Newcomb and Clyde Newcomb; and step-grandson, Frankie Wilkerson....

Jul 16, 2023

Katherine Ann Kemner, age 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away in Cookeville TN, on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  She was born in Utica, NY, on February 24, 1937, the middle child of Dana and Camilla Parkhurst Garvey. In addition to her parents, Katherine was predeceased by her first husband; a sister, Mary Hoyt; a niece, Elaine Darling; and her...

Jul 9, 2023

Drewry Raymond Hudson (Cat) of Drakes Branch, VA passed away at Virginia Baptist Hospital on July 9 th . He was born January 5 th , 1955 and was 68 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wanda Evans Hudson, a sister Annette Hudson Card (Ronnie) of Drakes Branch, two aunts Ann Wallen...

Jul 4, 2023

Melinda Meador Nelson, age 65, of Keysville, VA went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  She was born on October 3, 1957 in Roanoke, VA. Melinda was preceded in death by her parents, Carper “Chick” and Ruth Locke Meador.

Melinda is survived by her husband, Julian G. Nelson; her son, Jason A. Nelson (Sherry);...

Jul 1, 2023

Albert “Dale” Baldwin, age 59, of Keysville, VA, was called home by our Lord peacefully, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after his over 4 yearlong battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert C. Baldwin and Laylon “Kalena” [Ferguson] Baldwin of Pamplin, VA. along with many other family members and friends. Dale...

Jun 14, 2023

Peggy Tharpe Hunter age 87, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford W. and Dorothy T. Tharpe; her husband, Wilson K “Sleepy” Hunter, Sr.; her son, Wilson K. “W.K.” Hunter Jr.; and two sisters, Carolyn Furr and Vickie Lawless.

Peggy is survived by two...

Jun 2, 2023

Catherine Jones Martin, age 92, of Charlotte Court House, VA, died on Friday, June 2, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry “Jack” and Elvira Deaner Jones; her husband, Buford Tune Martin; and two sisters, Mauree J. Paulson and Dean J. Osborne.

Catherine is survived by her daughter, Barbara Martin Clark and husband,...

May 27, 2023

Nancy Johnson Baker, 78, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.  She was born on July 31, 1944.  Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Roger and Patty Johnson, sister Barbara Reid, brother-in-law Dave Reid, sister-in-law Hilda Johnson, and brother-in-law Edwin Baker.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 60 years, Richard Baker;...

May 20, 2023

Madison Hope Blount, May 15, 2023 – May 20, 2023. Just 5 days after coming into the world, Madison Hope Blount went to be with our Lord and Savior. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her.

Madison joins her grandmothers, Sandra Blount and Bonnie Dix, in heaven. She...

May 12, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Clem Wilmoth, age 70, of Keysville, VA passed away On Friday, May 12, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Roger “Pete” Wilmoth.

Pat survived by her daughter, Christa Wilmoth Crosby and husband, Chris; her beloved cat Rosie; Andy Ward whom she thought of as a son; and numerous nieces...

May 7, 2023

Trent, Marvin A. died peacefully at his home in Clarksville, VA on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He was born on Sept. 16, 1943 in Farmville, VA and grew up in his beloved Charlotte County. He was a 1965 graduate of Lynchburg College (now Lynchburg University).  His first and only job was with Burlington Industries, from which he retired after...

Apr 30, 2023

Jerry Lee Reamer Sr., age 74, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert James and Thelma Grile Reamer; his wife, Betty Glenn Reamer, one sister, Regina Reamer Snead; and two brothers, Johnny Reamer and Jimmy Reamer.

Jerry is...

Apr 17, 2023

Francis “Ray” Palmer “Walking Man’s Friend” age 92, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Francis and Mabel Currin Palmer; his brother, Ralph G. Palmer; and his late wife, Elaine Pierce Palmer.

Ray was born on January 17, 1931, in Lunenburg, County. He was a...

Apr 16, 2023

John Carroll Hedrick, age 73, of Randolph, VA, passed away On Sunday, April 16, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford C. and Mary Smith Hedrick.

John is survived by his wife, Julia Dickerson Hedrick; two step-children, Paula Bell and Robert J. Tuck III and wife Janet; four grandchildren, Kate (Brad), Rob (Samantha), Raven...

Apr 11, 2023

Sadie Dean Johnson, 91, of Keysville, passed away on Thursday, April 11, at the home of her daughter in Newport News, Virginia, where she resided in recent years. She was born June 15, 1921, in Cana, Virginia, to the late James Husie and Rosa May Dean, and was one of seven children. She was employed by Burlington Industries, retiring...

Apr 11, 2023

Edith Gregory Vaughan, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend George H. Vaughan, Sr.; and her parents, William Thomas Gregory and Mattie Yancy Gregory; two brothers, Maynard Gregory and Howard Gregory.Edith is survived by one son, Dr. G.H. Vaughan and wife...

Apr 2, 2023

Kelly Robert Anderson, age 60, of Abilene, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Virginia Beach. Kelly is preceded in death by his father William Anderson; two brothers, Jimmy Corey, Richard Burke, one sister, Brandy Anne Dunning; and step-father, Carl Dunning.

Kelly is survived by...

Apr 2, 2023

Clayton Harris Jordan, Jr., age 66, affectionally known by family as Junior or C.H., won his courageous battle with CLL/SLL and kidney cancer when he went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023.  The eldest of four children of the late Clayton H. Jordan, Sr. and Letitia Bray Jordan. Clayton Jr. was a lifelong Christian who served...

Mar 30, 2023

Gene Edwin Lyles, age 80, of Keysville, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the comfort of his home, while his loving wife, Liz, miraculously made it to be by his side as he took his last breath. Gene and Liz were married for over 50 years. As they faced each other’s health...