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,...

Nov 13, 2022

Jeffrey Leigh Coyte, age 80, of Keysville, VA, passed away on November 13, 2022.  He was born in Neptune, NJ, on August 5, 1942, to the late Kenneth and Winifred Coyte.  He is preceded in death by his two sons, Kenneth M. Coyte and Bryan J. Coyte.

Jeff is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Anjanette...

Nov 8, 2022

Annie Prince Pyle, age 77, of Meherrin, VA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with her children by her side.

Annie was born in Bailey, NC on May 30, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Thonnie and Grace Prince. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Howard Ernie Pyle, Sr.; a brother Travis Prince;...

Nov 5, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Grant, age 73, of Drakes Branch, VA, formerly of Cape Split, Addison, Maine, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2022.  He was the son of the late, Guy and Elaine Grant.

Tony is survived by two daughters, Pamela Toombs, Kathryn Griffith (Rodney); eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Carlino, Ariel Eppes, Darian Eccles,...

Sep 26, 2022

William Edward Moore, age 52, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Rose Moore Ramsey and step-father, Jack V. Ramsey; two brothers, Michael L. Moore (Tammy Gingras-Moore) and Robert G. Moore (Jean); two step-brothers, Jay Ramsey and Jason Ramsey and their families; special aunt and uncle, Bruce and...

Sep 16, 2022

Thurman E. “Junior” Dobbins, Jr., age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA.

Junior was born on May 14, 1932, son of the late Thurman Ernest and Faye Arrington Dobbins of Charlotte Court House, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother,...

Sep 12, 2022

Deborah Lynn Jacobs Meier, 60, of Toano, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2022.  She is survived by her loving mother, Phyllis Jacobs; father, and step-mother, Guy and Shirley Jacobs; devoted aunts and uncles, Margaret Pollard, Arthur and Annie Mae Pollard, Luther and Cora Alice Pollard, Raymond and Betty Pollard, Bobby and Mary Pollard, and...

Sep 12, 2022

Patricia Phillips Ward, of Keysville, passed away Monday, September 12th, surrounded by her family at her home. Pat lived her life to the fullest throughout the years and had a strong love for golf, bridge, and Virginia Gentleman. She was a member of Ash Camp Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Sep 12, 2022

Bonnie Jean Tharpe, age 62, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall “Lit” Wade Tharpe; and a brother, Mark Tharpe.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Braxton Tharpe; two grandchildren, Austin Lloyd and Landon Lacks; her mother, Nancy S. Irby; one brother, Jeffrey W....

Sep 10, 2022

Katherine Duffey Townsend, age 92, of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was reunited in death with her loving, devoted husband of 65 years, Willie G. Townsend; and her eldest daughter, Patricia Campbell.  She is survived by four daughters, Sandy Layne (Claude) of Charlotte County, Peggy Ray (Bryan)...

Aug 31, 2022

Donnie Lee Claytor, age 54, of Keysville, VA, was born on January 3, 1968 to the late Ronald Claytor Sr., and Doris Lacks. He went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022, at VCU in Richmond, VA.

Donnie  leaves behind his wife, Rachel Claytor; special sister-in-law, Delores Claytor; two sons, Michael Claytor and Lance...

Aug 25, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Louis Nelson, age 65, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela Lyles Nelson; his parents, Louis H. and Emily W. Nelson; and a brother, Darrel Nelson.

Joe is survived by two daughters, Stephanie N. Ingram (Aaron), and Mikaela D. Wade...

Aug 21, 2022

John Paul Jones, Jr., age 85, of Charlotte County, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, August 21,2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the Late John Paul Jones, Sr., and Sallie Jones.

He is survived by his loving wife, Inez Bailey Jones; step-daughters, Claudine Talbert (Mark), Jo White, Sandra Snead (David), Gloria...

Aug 20, 2022

Kennis Randall Crawford, 86, of Keysville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Kennis “Ken” was born on October 19, 1935 in Sophia, West Virginia. He was the son of Kennis A. and Edith Dula Crawford.

After graduating in 1954 from...