Feb 15, 2023

Robert “Bob” Gallion, 87 of Keysville went to his eternal rest on Wednesday February 15, 2023.  He leaves behind Ross Johnson Gallion, his devoted wife of 64 years; two sons, Timothy Gallion and wife Sharon of Meherrin, and Jonathan Gallion and wife Wendy of Keysville; grandchildren, Patrick, Robyn, Bryan, and Nick; great grandchildren, Jasmine and Daniel; and a sister,...

Feb 12, 2023

Lois Bailey Fallen, age 95, of Keysville, VA passed away on Sunday February 12, 2023, at The Woodland in Farmville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Bailey Fallen in May 1969.

She was born in Keysville on July 8, 1927, to the late Flave and Hattie Glidewell Bailey, the seventh of ten children....

Feb 12, 2023

Phillip “Sonny” Kent Hinkley Sr., age 75, passed away with family in Warsaw, North Carolina on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  He was born on July 14, 1947 to Dock and Willie Hinkley in Radford, Virginia.

Sonny married Betty Newcomb on August 6, 1966 and they were together for over 50 years. Sonny and Betty were adventurous at...

Feb 11, 2023

Roger “Pete” Durwood Wilmoth, age 71, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  He was the son of the late Alfred and Fannie Mae Wilmoth.

Pete is survived by his wife of fifty years, Patricia E. Wilmoth; his daughter, Christa W. Crosby and husband, Chris; one brother, Wayne Wilmoth; two nephews, David Newcomb and...

Feb 11, 2023

Stephanie Denise Curby age 66, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Stephanie had a green thumb always tending to her roses and ferns, but she will mostly be missed for her unconditional love and loyalty. She would want to be remembered for her hard work and her love for plants...

Feb 6, 2023

Janet Marilyn Porter, 79, of Drakes Branch, VA,  passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth J. Porter; five children; her step daughter; numerous grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother.

Janet was a retired Registered Nurse of 47 years. Her hobbies included...

Feb 1, 2023

Raymond “Ray” B. George, Jr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after an extended illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond B. George and Edith Council George of Suffolk, Va.  Ray was a 1973 graduate of Forest Glen High School, Suffolk, Va.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Gail George; his son, Raymond...

Jan 30, 2023

Russell Tune Harris, Sr. of Halifax entered into eternity Saturday, January 30, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 22, 1940 in Charlotte County, he was the son of the late Walter Lee Harris, Sr. and Virginia Mae Ramsey Harris of Charlotte County. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Scottsburg and was a retired employee of...

Jan 29, 2023

Lura Belle Nichols Hill, 67, of Fredericksburg, VA, went to be with her Lord on January 29, 2023, after a 26-year courageous battle with breast and metastatic breast cancer.

“Lucy” was the youngest of four children born to William V. “Billy” and Annie Belle Collie Nichols on June 25, 1955, in South Boston, VA. She is survived...

Jan 25, 2023

Joyce Hamlet Green, 93 departed from this life on January 25, 2023, at home after a brief illness.  Joyce was born November 1,1929.  She was the daughter, of the late Hughie Hall Hamlet and Beulah Orndorff Hamlet. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband William Eugene Green Sr.; her brother, Ivan Boyd Hamlet, and her sister, Lois Hamlet....

Jan 13, 2023

Robert W. Baldwin, Sr “Bobby”, age 76, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born in Keysville, VA on January 15, 1946. He was the son of the late Bennett Holt and Kathleen Wood Baldwin. He was also preceded in death by a step-daughter, Madeline Gearheart Mitchell.

Bobby was a member of...

Jan 13, 2023

Ola Bailey Dunnaway, age 85, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morrell B. Dunnaway.

Ola is survived by her two daughters, Margaret D. Jones and husband, Yogi; Maxine D. Lee and husband, Mike; four grandchildren, Jason Jones and wife, Christina, Jessica Wyatt and husband,...

Jan 9, 2023

John Henry Rasmussen, age 80, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Hopewell, VA, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, with his beloved wife of almost forty-eight years by his side.  He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Rasmussen, Sr.; a sister, Joy R. Wright; and four children, John III, Suzanne, Ronald, and Donald.

John...

Jan 2, 2023

Roy David Martin, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.  Born on April 12, 1945, he was 77 at the time of his death.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret C. Martin; and his son, Roy Lee Martin.

Roy is survived by one sister, Helen Wilson of South Boston, VA; three...

Dec 30, 2022

Rosemary Womack Shook, age 62, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Gladys Womack; sister, Shyleen “Charlie” White; brother, Steven Simmons; and a granddaughter, Bristol Storm Shook.

Rosemary is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Lewis Ray Shook; four children, Ski Shook (Amanda),...

Dec 11, 2022

Robert “Bruce” Hall of Saxe, VA, was born on July 29, 1936, in Greensboro, NC and received his Eternal wings on December 11, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ima Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Hall; two daughters, Deborah H. House (Perry) of Williamsburg, VA, Brenda Ferguson Frady (Steve)  of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren,...

Dec 10, 2022

Ida Carrie Johnson Williams was born on August 8, 1935, in Macon, Georgia. After combating several health issues, she succumbed to death peacefully on  Saturday, December 10, 2022, in her sleep at her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Clarence J. Williams and her mother Ethel Johnson.

Ida was always concerned for the...

Nov 26, 2022

Shirley P. Gibbs, 83, of Keysville, VA passed away November 26, 2022, with her family by her side.  Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne F. Wingo; with whom she had two daughters, Cindy W. Clark (Ray) and Vickie W. Owney (late Lee Owney).

In 2004, Shirley married Ralph W. Gibbs, Sr. and the two...

Nov 24, 2022

Prominent D.C. artist and former, much-loved, professor at the Corcoran School of Art, Blaine Gledhill Larson, passed away on November 24, 2022 at his home in Phenix, VA. He was 85 years old. According to Andrew Hudson, former art critic for the Washington Post, he was the “Master of Diamond Painting”. He was known for going against “safe taste”,...

Nov 16, 2022

Jane Edwards Cary, 68, of Charlotte Court House, VA; passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Naomi Edwards; and her husband William “Bill” H. Cary Jr.

Jane is survived by her sons, Danny Cary and wife, Dana, Andy Cary and wife, Cameron; eight grandchildren, Naomi “Noni” Cook and husband,...