Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State
Diane Mae Nelson
Jun 3, 2022
Diane Mae Nelson, age 80, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 3 rd , 2022. Diane was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 3, 1942 to George & Eleanor Davish.
She is survived by Mike Nelson, her husband of 44 years, her son Michael Esposito of Los Angeles,...
Bertha Wallace Carter
Jun 1, 2022
Bertha Wallace Carter, 95, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia passed away on June 1, 2022.
Bertha was born in Ontario, VA, on May 26, 1927, to parents, Eldora Thompson Wallace and Clifton Kirt Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clifton Wallace, and her husband Flon Edward Carter, Sr.
...Terry Dale Miller
May 31, 2022
Mr. Terry Dale Miller, formerly of Alexandria, VA passed away at his home in Saxe, VA on May 31, 2022, at the age of 86 years old.
Mr. Miller was born in Montezuma, IA to the late Melvin Campbell Miller and Lauramay Foster Miller on November 28, 1935; he graduated from Montezuma Community High School in 1954;...
Audrey Phelps Hall
May 4, 2022
Audrey Phelps Hall, 94, of Charlotte Court House, VA, was called to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior on May 4, 2022. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Audrey was born on September 29, 1927, daughter of the late Leo and Madeline Phelps of Maryland.
Audrey was proceeded...
Charles Houston Mitchell, Sr.
Apr 18, 2022
Mr. Charles Houston Mitchell, Sr, age 79, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed on April 18, 2022 at his residence.
Mr. Mitchell was born on November 23, 1942, in Virginia, to the late Howard Bass Mitchell, Sr. and Eleanor Hawkins Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell worked as a contractor in the building industry for many years and...
Nancy Rutledge
Apr 14, 2022
Mrs. Nancy Rutledge, age 63, of 833 Juniper Creek Drive, Keysville, Virginia, passed on April14, 2022, at Southside Virginia Community Hospital in Farmville, Virginia.
Mrs. Rutledge was born on September 16, 1958, in Martinsville, Virginia, to William T. White,Jr., and Daisy Goodrich White.
Mrs. Rutledge worked at Lunenburg Middle School and was of the Christian...
Debra Ann Campbell
Apr 8, 2022
Mrs. Debra Ann Campbell, age 64, of Greenbay, Virginia, passed on April 8, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Mrs. Campbell was born on January 20, 1958, in West Virginia, to the late James Hines and Laura May Zirk. She worked at Southside Virginia Community College in Workforce Development for many years until retirement and was of the...
Faye Fore Puckett
Mar 29, 2022
After several months of declining health, Faye Fore Puckett went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Mike Church); son, Mark (Alice); grandchildren, Sam Church (Alice), Chelsie Novitske (Dylan), Andy/Dayna Puckett (Deanna), and Lindsey Puckett (Kyle Sterry); great-grandchildren, Sawyer Michael and Aubree Paige Church. She was preceded in...
Lacy Wilbur Mylum
Mar 24, 2022
Lacy Wilbur Mylum, 78, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elinor Mylum, infant son Lacy Gordon Mylum, and older brother Wilson “Duke” Mylum. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine D. Mylum; three children, Kimberly Robertson (Michael), Paul Mylum, and Bernadine Abernathy...

Michelle Lee Houston
Mar 21, 2022
Mrs. Michelle Lee Houston, age 42, of Keysville, Virginia, passed on March 21, 2022.
Mrs. Houston was born on November 16, 1979, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Christine McCormick Houston.
Mrs. Houston was a loving homemaker. She is survived by her husband, David Watson; and daughters, Emma and Sophia; along with many other beloved...
Billy Lee Dempsey, Sr.
Mar 18, 2022
Mr. Billy Lee Dempsey, Sr., age 93, of Meherrin, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 18, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Dempsey was born on December 25, 1928, in West Virginia, to the late George Dempsey and Sally Farley Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey bravely served his country in the United States Marines. He was known...
Kenneth “Kenny” Byron Shorter
Mar 18, 2022
Kenneth Byron Shorter, “Kenny”, 60, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, was called to his heavenly home by our Lord and Savior on March 18, 2022. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Byron M. Shorter, and his brother, James N. Shorter (“Jimmy”). He is survived by his...
Estelle Collie Royster
Mar 4, 2022
Estelle Collie Royster, age 90 of Drakes Branch, VA passed away Friday March 4, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Elijah Thomas and Inez Collie. Estelle was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Bernard Royster, four brothers Fletcher, Thomas, Harold and Clarence Collie; three sisters Cecil Collier, Annie Belle Nichols, and Lucille Crowder and grandson, Josh...
David Edward Dunaway
Mar 1, 2022
David Edward Dunaway, age 67 departed this Earthly life on March 1, 2022. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his devoted wife of 48 years, Joyce; a son David (Tiffany) Dunaway of Keysville, VA; a daughter Anne (Gary) Bohannon of Chase City, VA and one grandson, Kyle Bohannon of Chase City, VA. He is also survived by three...
Theresa Gail Watson
Feb 28, 2022
Ms. Theresa Gail Watson, age 52, of Keysville, Virginia, passed on February 28, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Ms. Watson was born on December 8, 1969, in Virginia, to Aubrey Vernon Wilkerson and Peggy Jean Wilkerson. Ms. Watson worked as a CNA for many years. In her spare time, Mrs. Watson enjoyed crafting and visiting the beach. In addition...
Kenneth “Aaron” Jones Cassada
Feb 27, 2022
Kenneth “Aaron” Jones Cassada, 34, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on February 27th, 2022. Aaron was born in South Boston, Virginia on August 13th, 1987 to Kimberly Harper Cassada and the late Ken Jones. He is survived by his mother Kimberly Harper Cassada and his loving dad, A. David Cassada; his daughter Kaylie Jones Cassada and his son Ean...
Louis William Tatum
Feb 26, 2022
Mr. Louis William Tatum, age 92, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed on February 26, 2022 at McGuire Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Tatum was born on September 7, 1929, in Virginia, to the late Willie Edward Tatum and Sarah Foster Tatum. Mr. Tatum worked at Parker Oil Company for many years before retirement and bravely served his country in...

Clyde Edward Shook
Feb 25, 2022
Mr. Clyde Edward Shook, age 82, of Keysville, Virginia, passed on February 25, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Shook was born on April 2, 1939, to the late Cullen Lee Shook and Hester Fox Shook. The youngest of ten, Clyde was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. A lifetime native...
John W. Wilmoth
Feb 24, 2022
Mr. John W. Wilmoth, age 82, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed on February 24, 2022 at The Woodland in Farmville, Virginia. Mr. Wilmoth was born on October 20, 1939, in Drakes Branch, to the late Justin Wilmoth and Callie Lynn Anderson Wilmoth. Mr. Wilmoth worked as a mechanic for many years. He will always be remembered and greatly missed...

Clara Agnes Hanna
Feb 21, 2022
Clara Agnes Hanna age 64, of Victoria, VA, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was a daughter, sister, mother, wife and friend. Clara is survived by her husband, Allan Hanna; four daughters, Jacklynn Castle and husband, Chuck, Le Ann Kendick and husband, Brad, Holly Barton and husband, David, Marjorie Langley and husband, William; and numerous grandchildren, nieces...