May 14, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Bartholomew passed away at the age of 75, on May 14, 2021.

Elizabeth is the daughter of Lt. Col. George W. King, USMC and Elizabeth McMullen King of Riverside Calif. Betty was a 1963 graduate of Quantico High School in Quantico, VA.  She graduated from Radford College in 1966 with a B.S. in Elementary...

May 13, 2021

Linda C. Vogt of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away peacefully at her home May 13, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-four years, Darwin “Dean” Vogt; her sister, Stephanie Keifer; and her parents, Robert and Edith Morter. Linda is survived by her three sons, Keith D. Vogt (Lori), Scott S. Vogt, and Brian G. Vogt (Debbie);...

May 12, 2021

Mark Wayne Corbett, age 59, of Rocky Mount, VA, formerly of Pamplin, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his step-father, William Hamlett, Sr., and his brother, Andrew Corbett. Mark was the son of Betty Lockridge Hamlett and the late Hugh Corbett, Sr. He is also survived by a brother, Kenneth Corbett, Sr.,...

May 11, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Wayne Johnson, age 75, of Saxe, VA passed away May 11, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Agnes Anne Johnson and numerous other family members.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard T. Johnson and Mattie Toombs Johnson.  Tommy was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and absolutely loved Nascar.

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May 5, 2021

William (Billy) Rodgers Evans departed this life May 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 9, 1937, in Farmville, VA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Witherspoon Evans and Ollie Rodgers Evans Hedderly, infant granddaughter, Callie Elizabeth.

He graduated from Randolph-Henry High School in 1955 and enlisted in the...

Apr 23, 2021

Doris Mason Pugh, age 89, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester R. Pugh.

Doris is survived by her son, Joel M. Pugh and wife Emma of Charlotte Court House, VA; two grandchildren, Jessica L. Pugh of Florida, Graham Pugh of Charlotte Court...

Apr 21, 2021

Walter Harold Pettus Jr., 92, died April 21, 2021 at Centra Southside Hospital after a brief illness. He was born August 15, 1928 and lived in Drakes Branch, Virginia for almost all of his life except during his years of service in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lydia Wilkerson Pettus,...

Apr 13, 2021

Edith Trent Bowman, age 86, of Phenix, VA, entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Woodland in Farmville, VA.  She was born in Charlotte County on March 31, 1935, to the late William Lacy Trent and Mary Watts Trent. Surviving Mrs. Bowman are a step-granddaughter, Katie Bradshaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was...

Apr 11, 2021

Lawson Edgar Wilson, age 90 of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Wilson, and a son, Charles Wilson.

He is survived by five sons, Joe Wilson, Bernie Wilson, Tony Wilson, Mike Wilson, Paul Wilson; one step-daughter, Gwen Johnson; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family...

Apr 10, 2021

David Howard Morris went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Howard & Naoma Morris of Hogansville, GA.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janie of 45 years; four children, Frances Ranson (Tyree), Elaine Arellano (Paco), David Morris (Angela), Naoma Brewer (Robert); six grandchildren;...

Apr 5, 2021

Grady Allen Farley, Sr, age 78, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Fern S. Farley, three children Grady Allen Farley, Jr. of Pulaski, VA, Dennis Edwin Farley, Sr. of Virginia Beach, VA, Jennifer Leigh Farley Cheatham of South Hill, VA; one brother, William MacDermott of Huddleston, VA; ten...

Mar 26, 2021

On Friday, March 26, 2021, Garland Hyde Hamlett, III (Gary), loving husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 41.  Gary was born in Lynchburg, VA, to Garland Hyde Hamlett, Jr. and Julia Golubic Hamlett.  He worked at Dominion Power in Clover, VA, for over 21 years.  He loved his job and the people he worked...

Mar 21, 2021

Willard Thomas Bailey, 95, of Phenix, VA departed for his heavenly home on March 21, 2021, with family members by his side.  Bill was born in Cullen, VA on February 6,1926 and was the son of the late Otis Thomas and Emma Jane Bailey. He was preceded in death by his sister Frances B. Berkley.  Bill is survived by...

Mar 13, 2021

Willie Leroy Pennell, age 88, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ellen Pennell; his wife, Sally Pennell; a son, Jock Lee Pennell; two brothers, Monroe and David; three sisters,  Beulah, Margie and Rosie; two brothers-in-law, Henry and Charlie; and sisters-in-law, Victoria...

Mar 10, 2021

One of Geraldine Bailey’s foundational beliefs was, “Living for others makes your life worthwhile.” By that principle, she lived 101 fulfilled years and quietly went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2021. Born in Keysville, Va. on November 9, 1919 to William W. and Mabel M. Palmer, Geraldine was the oldest living member of Cool Spring Christian...

Mar 9, 2021

Jean Lee Hudson Drinkard, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Willie Eugene and Mary Lee Colgate Hudson and the devoted wife of the late Royal Lee Drinkard, Jr.

Jean Lee was a lifetime member of Southall Memorial United Methodist Church, Saxe, Virginia and was retired from her position...

Mar 8, 2021

Richard “Dick” Lee Bankston, 74, of Keysville, Virginia, passed peacefully at home on March 8, 2021.

Dick was born on May 17, 1946 to William and Margaret Bankston in Shelby, North Carolina. After graduating from Shelby High School in 1964, he went on to study education and coaching at Appalachian State University, graduating in 1968. In 1964,...

Mar 5, 2021

Kenneth W. Jones of Keysville, VA passed on to his eternal reward on March 5, 2021. He was born February 8, 1938 in Grayson County, VA. He was the oldest of seven children of Homer W. and Helen Bartlett Jones. The family moved from Galax to Charlotte County, VA in 1951. Kenneth worked in the family logging and lumber...

Mar 4, 2021

Bruce Lynn Hall, age 62, passed away on March 4, 2021 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Irvin Hall, Sr., Maude Pennell Hall and his oldest brother, Clarence Edward Hall (Bonnie). He is survived by his loving wife, Tamara Chambers Hall.  Bruce was the proud father of two children, Drew Hall and Megan...

Mar 1, 2021

William Eugene DuVal, II, age 71, passed away on March 1, 2021, in Saxe, Virginia. Known as Billy to friends and family, he was raised in Charlotte County, Virginia, before moving to Chesterfield County to begin his career and raise his children.  He retired as President of Acton Mobile, and moved back to his beloved Charlotte County.  A lifelong,...