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...

Mar 29, 2023

Teresa Lynn Kaywood, 48, of Saxe, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was preceded by her father Edwin “Booster” Martin.

Teresa is survived by three children, Dakota Kaywood, Kody Kaywood and Kamren Kaywood; her mother, Ruby Martin; a brother, Timothy “Timmy” Martin, a special cousin Malissa Smith; and numerous other family members.

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Mar 27, 2023

Donald Frederick Kemner, 93, died at his home on Monday, March 27 after months of failing health. He was born in Dunnsville, NY, January 7, 1930, the youngest and last surviving child of John and Dorthea Mortenson Kemner.

Following graduation from Draper High School in Schenectady, Don enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He served as...

Mar 27, 2023

Madeline Foster Hall born September 8, 1934 departed this life March 27, 2023. She was the widow of Robert Lee Hall, Sr. She is survived by her children, Deborah Hall Berkley, Annette Hall Johnson and Robert Lee Hall, Jr. and wife,  Terry Hall; her beloved grandsons, Jason Berkley, Justin Berkley and wife, Leigh Berkley, Christian Johnson and wife, Meghan...

Mar 27, 2023

Lawrence Franklin Keller,  of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Jackson and Texie Reinhardt Keller; a sister, Elsie Mae  Keller Shaver; a brother, Wade Bruce Keller; one sister-in-law, Helen Stanley Keller; and two brothers-in-law, Harley Shaver and Ray Hunter.

Lawrence was a graduate of Randolph-Henry...

Mar 17, 2023

Gracie Bell Pollard, age 84, of Brookneal, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard William Pollard, Jr.

Gracie is survived by five children, Doris Pollard, Deborah Kress and husband, Sammy, Barbara Martin and husband, Larry, Michael Pollard and wife, Mechelle, Sherry Page and husband, Randy; seven grandchildren;...

Mar 15, 2023

James Daniel Ramsey, Jr., 93, of Keysville, Virginia, departed this life on March 15, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years, Lee “Skee” Hanmer Neal Ramsey; his son Thomas Hanmer Ramsey; an infant son; and his sister, Carolyn Gay Ramsey Jolly.

He is survived by his children James Daniel Ramsey, III,...

Mar 15, 2023

John Kennedy Scott, age 57, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on March 15, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father James R. Scott, “Jimmy” and his mother Shirley Adams Scott.

He is survived by two brothers,  James D. Scott “Danny” and Phillip N. Scott “Mickey”.  John has two sons, Johnathon Scott of Midlothian, and...

Mar 12, 2023

Francis William George, Jr, age 80, of Meherrin, VA, passed away peaceful on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born in Duval County, Florida, on October 5, 1942, to the late Francis William George, Sr., and Lettie Jane McRae George.

Francis graduated from Lake City Florida High School, was honorably...

Mar 5, 2023

Janice Leatherwood Seagle , age 78, of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully to her Heavenly home, March 5, 2023. She was co-owner of Seagle Trucking, Inc., and through the years, was secretary/bookkeeper for Aileen, Inc. and Nelson’s Building Supply. She was known for her love of cats, adopting any stray that came her way, her latest being...

Mar 3, 2023

Madeline L. Sharpe, age 96, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Z. Sharpe Sr.; daughter, Shirley Dietz; and son, Alan Zeb.

Madeline is survived by one daughter, Ruth Williams; two sons, A. Z. Sharpe Jr. (Candy), Edward Jay Sharpe (Ruby); and son- in-law, Bobby...

Feb 27, 2023

Brian Keith Nichols passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.  He was born December 27, 1968.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joyce Tharpe Nichols and C.W. (Man) Nichols.  He is survived by a brother, Barry Dixon and his wife Merrianne of Keysville and a sister, Robin Mason and her husband Travis of Keysville.  He...

Feb 20, 2023

Wiley Edward Adams, age 59, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster Little and Martha Dickerson Adams, his daughter Laura Elizabeth Adams; and brother, Thomas Adams.

Wiley is survived by his fiancée, Barbara Martin; three brothers, Kenneth Adams (Judy), Jason Adams, Joe Adams; two...

Feb 19, 2023

Frances Ferguson Clark, age 94, of Keysville, Virginia entered heavenly glory on February 19, 2023.  Born September 16, 1928 to Walker Douglas and Cecil Shotwell Ferguson, Frances was raised in Halifax County, Virginia and was destined to be a teacher. A proud graduate of Radford College, she taught many subjects and grade levels with her days teaching Home Economics...

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,...