Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Mildred Kathryn “Kathy” Adams Meadows

Mildred Kathryn “Kathy” Adams Meadows

Jan 6, 2022

Mildred Kathryn “Kathy” Adams Meadows, 71, of Alton, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston.  She was the loving and devoted wife of David “Dave” Thomas Meadows.

Kathy was born December 1, 1950 in Farmville, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Clifford Adams and Florence Ashworth Adams. ...

Donna Lynn Carlson

Donna Lynn Carlson

Jan 1, 2022

Donna Carlson, 59, of Drakes Branch, VA,  passed peacefully at her home January 1, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. Born Donna Lynn Thorpe on April 6,1962, to the late Elijah Thomas and Rosie Jeanette Thorpe in Lemoore CA. Donna was a devoted wife and stay at home mom that enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and spending time with her...

Betty Bailey Hardy

Betty Bailey Hardy

Dec 20, 2021

Betty Bailey Hardy, 89, of Keysville died on Monday, December 20, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Sally Rickman, and is survived by her husband of 57 years, W.C. Hardy; her son, James Caroll Bailey (Beverly); step-daughter, Nancy Wakefield; and grandchildren, Zachary and Rebecca Bailey.  Betty treasured her many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and...

James “Jimmy” Ryland Crews

James “Jimmy” Ryland Crews

Dec 20, 2021

James “Jimmy” Ryland Crews, 74, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. “Roundman,” as he was affectionately known, was born July 22, 1947, at Grace Hospital in Richmond to his beloved parents, James S. and Edna Epps Crews, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his Uncle and Aunt, Bobby and Martha Epps of Halifax County, and cousins...

William “Billy” Dunn Pollard

William “Billy” Dunn Pollard

Dec 18, 2021

William “Billy” Dunn Pollard, age 95, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at The Woodland where he had been a resident since 2006.

Billy was born in Keysville, VA, on February 2, 1926, to the late John W. Pollard and Mildred Dunn Pollard.  He served in the United States...

Antonia “Toni” Hamlett Irby

Antonia “Toni” Hamlett Irby

Dec 17, 2021

Antonia “Toni” Hamlett Irby passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021.  She was married to the late Ben F. Hamlett of Charlotte Court House, VA, for forty-four years.

Toni served as Deputy Commissioner of Revenue for Charlotte County seventeen years prior to her retirement.  She is survived by her niece, Tracy Yardley; nephew, Kevin Yardley; great-niece, Kendra...

Malinda Ann Miller

Malinda Ann Miller

Dec 17, 2021

Malinda Ann Miller, age 57, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on December 17, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, Edward Miller.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., January 15, 2022, at the Fishin Pig, 5169 Farmville Road, Farmville VA 23901.  The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is serving the...

Byron M. Shorter

Byron M. Shorter

Dec 9, 2021

Byron M. Shorter, 82, of Charlotte Court House, VA, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Hattie Shorter; his youngest son, Jimmy Shorter; and his sister, Lois Groves.

Byron is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Shirley Shorter; their children, Timmy Shorter (Kim),...

Billy Gene Dunn

Billy Gene Dunn

Dec 7, 2021

Billy Gene Dunn, age 78, of Keysville, VA died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from heart failure at Berry Hill Health and Rehab Center in South Boston, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Dunn and his brother Wayne Dunn.

Following graduation from R-HHS in 1961 he enlisted in the U. S....

Robert “Bobby” Neil Pierce

Robert “Bobby” Neil Pierce

Dec 6, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Neil Pierce, age 78, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1943 in Bedford, VA, to the late Ernest and Hazel Pierce.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Pierce Gilley; two nephews, Erik Gilley and Kevin Gilley; and their children.

A private memorial...

Robert “Beaver” Berkeley

Robert “Beaver” Berkeley

Nov 25, 2021

Robert “Beaver” Berkeley, age 62 of Keysville, VA died peacefully, November 25, 2021.  He was predeceased by his father Robert “Tinker” Berkeley and step-father, Harrell “Tink” Tuck, Jr.

Beaver enjoyed playing golf, watching Nascar, and dancing. He loved life and never met a stranger.  His smile and laugh were contagious.

Beaver is survived by his...

William Matthews Ward

William Matthews Ward

Nov 17, 2021

William Matthews (Matt) Ward , age 82, of Chester passed away on November 17, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Haywood and Irene Ward and his sister, Alice Rutledge.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Barbara Flowers Ward; daughter, Shelly Pignona (Scott Adams); son, Brian Ward (Ann); granddaughters, Chelsey...

Steven D. Moore

Steven D. Moore

Nov 12, 2021

Steven D. Moore of Bradenton, FL died after a short illness on November 12, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents. Philip J. Moore and Dorothy Shonk Moore, his brother, Philip J. Moore, Jr., a nephew, Douglas M. Moore, all of Charleston, WV and his late wife Emily Tucker Moore of Brookneal, VA

He was born in...

Herbert Harold Mullinex Jr.

Herbert Harold Mullinex Jr.

Nov 11, 2021

Herbert Harold Mullinex, Jr., age 73, of Stuarts Draft, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Uriah Mullinex; his mother, Dorothy Pauline Conklin; his foster parents, Kay and Al La Hanko.

Herbert is survived by his wife Patricia E. Mullinex; his four children,...

Robert Burton Tucker

Robert Burton Tucker

Nov 1, 2021

Robert Burton Tucker, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Everette Flournoy and Fannie Mangum Tucker, his brother John Tucker, and his sisters Anne Claybrook, Betty Bates, Shirley Mae Tucker, Evelyn Burch, and Emily Moore.

Following graduation from Randolph-Henry High School in 1961,...

Charles Aubrey Crafton

Charles Aubrey Crafton

Sep 30, 2021

Duluth, Georgia/Meherrin, Virginia – Charles Aubrey Crafton, 83, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.  Born December 23, 1937, he was born in Meherrin, Virginia, to the late Aubrey and Sunie Crafton.

Whether he was working in the garden, or selling his pecans, Charles had the biggest heart and a passion for people.  He never met a stranger,...

Marjorie Henderson Bailey

Marjorie Henderson Bailey

Sep 28, 2021

Marjorie Henderson Bailey was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.  She left this world after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on September 28, 2021 at age 88.

She was born to Walter & Elsie Henderson on February 15, 1933.  After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, Willard “Bill”...

Barbara Hamlett Dunnavant

Barbara Hamlett Dunnavant

Sep 27, 2021

Barbara Hamlett Dunnavant (84) of Cullen, Virginia passed away at her home on September 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dayton Lee Dunnavant, Sr.; her parents Aubrey E. Hamlett, Sr. and Laura Vassar Hamlett; and her brother Aubrey E. Hamlett, Jr. She is survived by her four children, Jackie D. Hobgood (Howard)...

Thomas “Tommy” Littleton Powell Jr.

Thomas “Tommy” Littleton Powell Jr.

Sep 24, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Littleton Powell, Jr., 76 of Keysville, VA, entered his heavenly home September 24, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1944 in Newport News, VA.

Tommy was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church and loved his church family. Tommy thrived in the outdoors, making a living farming and surveying the land. He loved...

Ronald “Ron” Thomas Graves

Ronald “Ron” Thomas Graves

Sep 18, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Thomas Graves, 79 of Keysville, Virginia died September 18, 2021 in the arms of the Lord at Lynchburg Hospital.  Born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 7, 1942 to Thomas and Marie (Brown) Graves.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Patricia “Patt” Ann (Nuckols) the love of his life.  He is survived by...