Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Clarence Wayne Martin

Clarence Wayne Martin

Jul 5, 2022

Mr. Clarence Wayne Martin, age 62, of Keysville, Virginia, passed on July 5, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Martin was born on September 25, 1959, in Virginia, to Marshall Martin and Nellie Paulette Lewis. He worked in construction for many years.

Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Joyce Townsend Martin; mother, Nellie Paulette Lewis;...

Clyde Wayne “Jack” “Barney” Ward

Clyde Wayne “Jack” “Barney” Ward

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Clyde Wayne “Jack” “Barney” Ward, age 81, of Moseley, Virginia, passed on July 3, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Ward was born on May 30, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Haywood Herman Ward and Della Irene Puckett Ward.

Mr. Ward worked as a police officer for many years in the Chesterfield Police...

Dale Albert “Shorty” Reed, Jr.

Dale Albert “Shorty” Reed, Jr.

Jun 28, 2022

Dale Albert “Shorty” Reed, Jr., age 79, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Whirley Reed.

Shorty is survived by his children, Dale Reed III (Belinda), Melissa Tharpe (Matthew), Lynn Duffer (Rodney), Linda Ferguson (Donald), Joyce Crews...

Francesca Guill

Francesca Guill

Jun 13, 2022

Mrs. Francesca “Franca” Guill, age 56, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed on June 13, 2022. Mrs. Guill was born on March 28, 1966, in Toronto, Canada, to Luigi Russo and Francesca Caradonna Russo. Mrs. Guill worked at Randolph-Henry Highschool where she touched the lives of many. She was a very creative person and loved expressing herself through painting, sewing,...

Scott Alan Reese

Scott Alan Reese

Jun 11, 2022

After a long battle with cancer, Scott Alan Reese went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 11, 2022, at home with his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth in his arms and daughter, Amanda Phillips, by his side.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Vera Mae Ingerick Reese; and brother, Jim Reese.

Scott...

Robert Gerald O’Neill

Robert Gerald O’Neill

Jun 6, 2022

Mr. Robert Gerald O’Neill, age 86, of Saxe, Virginia, passed on June 6, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. O’Neill was born on March 8, 1936, in New York, to the late Michael James O’Neill and Gladis Nelson O’Neill.

Mr. O’Neill worked at M&M/Mars for many years before retirement. He was also a member of the...

Diane Mae Nelson

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

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.

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Terry Dale Miller

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...