Dec 20, 2020

Lorena T. Tharpe, age 98, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Tharpe of Saxe, VA.

Lorena was the widow of David L. “Dick” Tharpe; she was also preceded in death by a son, David Irving...

Dec 15, 2020

Martha M. Tubbs, 92, of Powhatan, Virginia passed from this life peacefully at home on December 15, 2020. She is the widow of Philip D. Tubbs.

She is survived by her son, Kelly Tubbs, of Powhatan, Virginia, and her brother Dr. Watson E. Mills, of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Martha is also survived by many nieces and nephews, along...

Dec 13, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Hudson Locke, age 89, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Locke; two sisters and four brothers.

Mildred is survived by one sister-in-law, Barbara D. Hudson; one brother-in-law, James D. Brammer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be...

Dec 1, 2020

Evelyn Fowler (Christine) Price, 89, of Farmville, died in her home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born on February 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Purless Lester Fowler and Laura Driskill Fowler. Christine was preceded in death by her brother’s; Raymond, Alton & Melvyn Fowler; and sister, Jo Ann Fowler Parson.

Christine attended Smithdeal...

Nov 27, 2020

Roy Lewis Wilmouth, age 85, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. He was the son of the late Henry F. and Gertie Pennell Wilmouth. Roy was preceded in death by his brother, Henry F. Wilmouth, Jr.; and a sister, Audrey W. Jones. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Claudette Wilmouth; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Nov 24, 2020

Teddy B. Goodrich, Jr., 72, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Teddy and Lizzie Mae Goodrich.

Teddy was a mechanic working over thirty years at Performance Counts in Farmville, VA. He always loved being around...

Nov 22, 2020

During a beautiful sunrise Sunday, November 22, 2020, Terry Duffey Palmer, 55, went home to be with Jesus. After a courageous battle with cancer, not one that she lost but a battle she won knowing there was a better place that’s free of suffering and pain.  Terry is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, John R. Palmer;...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert Alan Mason, 65 of Keysville, VA met his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2020. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cynthia Powell Mason; three sons who he couldn’t be prouder of, Ryan Mason and wife Kristen of Midlothian, VA; Jonathan Mason and wife Brittney of Chesterfield, VA; and Evan Mason of Keysville, VA. ...

Nov 18, 2020

Garnett, Hugh “Peter” Daniel, of Midlothian, passed away on November 18, 2020.  He was the son of the late Clarence Hatcher Garnett and Manie Rodgers Garnett of Charlotte County, Va.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Garnett.  He is survived by his devoted daughter, Casey G. Brown and her husband, Dennis; six grandchildren, Alex and...

Nov 13, 2020

Dorothy Mae Hamlett Foster, 75, of Phenix, passed away on November 13, 2020 with her children by her side. She was the widow of the late William A. Foster, a marriage of 43 years.

She was well known for her love of baking for others. She also loved gardening and her beautiful yard of flowers. She never...

Nov 13, 2020

On Friday, November 13, 2020, Randolph P. Walker, Sr. went home to be with the Lord. He served in the Army National Guard from March 19, 1964 to March 18, 1970. After working at DuPont in Richmond for ten years he returned to the family farm where he raised cattle, tobacco and grains for the rest of his days....

Nov 12, 2020

James Edward “J. E. ” Newcomb, Jr., age 87, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was a Korean War Veteran.  J. E. is survived by his wife, Elaine Walker Newcomb.

A private funeral service will be held.  The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is serving the family.

Nov 12, 2020

James Edward  (J. E.) Newcomb, Jr. of Randolph, VA passed away on November 12, 2020 at the age of 87 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital after a valiant battle with Covid-19.  He was born on March 8, 1933 to the late James Edward Newcomb, Sr. and Alma Brown Newcomb.

J.E. is survived by his wife of 66...

Nov 12, 2020

Ellen Louise Bowman Carroll was born September 30, 1932, in Coalwood, West Virginia, to Mary Elizabeth Faris Bowman and Walter R. Bowman. She left this world quietly on the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2020.  Family had just been by her bedside to read and talk to her knowing that hearing is the last sense at the end.  She...

Nov 11, 2020

Pamela Thompson McLaughlin, age 76, of Ellenton, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Bradenton Florida. She was born on January 18, 1944, in Savannah, GA, to the late Aaron Thompson and Cora Crymes. Pam was preceded in death by her brother, Bradley Thompson.

She is survived by her husband, William H. McLaughlin; three sons,...

Nov 10, 2020

Nancy Taylor “Susie” Bailey, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She is survived by her sister, Patricia A. “Pat” Taylor.

A private service will be held at a later date. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, Virginia, is serving the family.

Nov 7, 2020

Nancy Louise Hudson Adams, age 79, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Roger Adams; two brothers, Charlie “Chunk” Hudson, and Robert “Bob” Hudson; two sisters, Linda Hall, and Doris Waddell.

Nancy is survived by her brother, Larry B. Hudson; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Nov 3, 2020

Lee Hanmer Neal Ramsey, 88, of Keysville, Virginia, departed this life peacefully at home on November 3, 2020. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James D. Ramsey, Jr., Skee (as she was known to all) was a devoted wife, daughter and mother.  She was preceded in death by an infant son and her son Thomas Hanmer Ramsey. ...

Sep 14, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ruth Jones Chiles, age 82 of Keysville, VA, passed away at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA, on September 14, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John William Jones of Wylliesburg, VA. Barbara was the wife of the late William Vaden Chiles.  She was mother of Johnie Vaden Chiles (deceased) and...

Sep 13, 2020

Raymond “Rainbo” Shearin Scott, age 54, of Keysville, Virginia passed away on September 13, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annie Shearin Stegall; stepfather, Roer Treadway Amos; and sister, Tina Spain.

Rainbo is survived by his beloved mother, Virginia Stegall Amos; brother, Shelby G. Seamster (Vicki); nephew, Shelby A. Seamster; his “child,” Amanda Snodgrass...