Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State
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...
Garland W. Hampton
Feb 20, 2022
Garland W. Hampton, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.
Wade was born on September 18, 1939, to Lt. Colonel McLean Hampton and his wife, Rose Hampton.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred “Susie” Hampton; his daughter, Rosemary L. Hampton and husband, George W. Islip,III; a sister, Lois Edwards; a brother,...
Barbara Joan Routt
Feb 15, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Joan Routt, age 77, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed on February 15, 2022.
Mrs. Routt was born on May 8, 1944, in Yonkers, New York, to the late Gilbert Dean and Florence Dean.
Mrs. Routt worked at Walmart for many years before retirement. In her free time, Mrs. Routt enjoyed spending time...
Clyde “C.I.” Irvin Hall Jr.
Feb 13, 2022
After a long and courageous fight, Clyde “C.I.” Irvin Hall, Jr., 73, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. C.I. was born on January 26, 1949, to the late Clyde Hall, Sr. and the late Maude Hall of Drakes Branch, and was preceded in death by two of his brothers,...
Charles Malvin Hammock
Feb 11, 2022
Charles Malvin Hammock, age 84, of Keysville, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Nancy; his parents, Robert and Gertrude Hammock; brothers, Bobby, Gene, Ricky, Buck, Billy; and sisters; Bernice and Juanita. He is survived by his three children, Robin Sullard...
Holly Ann Carrion
Feb 9, 2022
Holly Ann Carrion, age 65, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away, February 9th, 2022. She was a native of New Jersey. Holly was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Carrion; parents, Frank Panzino Sr. and Helen Panzino; her sister, Barbara Panzino; and a brother, Frank Panzino, Jr.
She is survived by her two sons, Vinny and...
Clarence Edwin Collie
Feb 8, 2022
Clarence Edwin Collie, age 87, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Tom and Inez Collie. Clarence was preceded in death by three brothers, Fletcher Collie, Thomas Collie, and Harold Collie; three sisters, Cecil Collier, Annie Belle Nichols, and Lucille Crowder.
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Myrtle Seamster Guill
Feb 7, 2022
Myrtle Seamster Guill, age 84, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.
She is survived by two sons, Toby Guill and Timothy Guill both of Keysville, VA; numerous grandchildren; two sisters, Lillie Seamster of Keysville, VA, and Gracie Wilmoth of Drakes Branch, VA; one brother, Bradley Seamster of Bowling Green, KY; numerous nieces and...
Solomon Xander Wallace
Feb 4, 2022
Solomon Xander Wallace of Crozet, VA, passed away at the age of 23, on February 4, 2022. He is survived by his parents Johnny and Shannon Wallace; and his grandparents Roger Wallace, Annette Wallace, and Kay Ballowe. He was a sweet person with Autism. The most joyous and happy son any parents could be blessed with. He loved VeggieTales,...
Charlotte Dix Hicks
Feb 3, 2022
Charlotte Dix Hicks, age 82, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 3, 2022, at her home in Keysville, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Willie T. Hicks; her parents, Earnest B. Dix, Sr. and Geneva T. Dix; her brother, Earnest B. Dix, Jr.; and her sister, Doris D. Hicks....
Nancy Hatcher Pedigo
Feb 1, 2022
Nancy Hatcher Pedigo, age 75, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Nancy was born on January 5, 1947, in Campbell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of fifty-seven years Art Pedigo; her parents, Raymond Hatcher and Bernice Smith (James); two sisters, Dorothy Francis...
Dr. David Torrence
Feb 1, 2022
Dr. David Torrence died on February 1, 2022, at his home in Meherrin, Virginia, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his sons, Matthew Jameson Torrence and David, Jr. He is also survived by his brother, Timothy of San Antonia, Texas.
Born in Baltimore, MD, to parents, William and Mildred Torrence, he...


