Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State
Jonathan Scot “Jon” Jarman
Feb 24, 2020
Jonathan Scot “Jon” Jarman of Herndon, VA, 46, died suddenly on February 24, 2020, at his home in Herndon, VA. Jon was the beloved and devoted son of Robert “Bob” and Brenda Jarman of Cullen, VA.; and brother of Robert “Robb” with whom he shared a home in Herndon, VA. He is further survived by a life-time “unofficial/adopted” brother,...

Helen Louise Burton Sandridge
Feb 24, 2020
This woman had every reason to be bitter about life, but instead chose to live with one of the greatest spirits a person could possibly have. Positive, kind, grateful, embracing, forgiving, encouraging, and above all, loving. These attributes allowed her to live a life that was full. She simply became a joyful magnet to all who knew her. Helen...

Doris Jean Caddell Christian
Feb 11, 2020
Doris Jean Caddell Christian, known to most as “Nanner” or Jean, age 84, of Saxe, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Palmer Christian; her parents, Charles LaVern and Sally Etta Caddell; two brothers, Henry Caddell and Thurman Caddell. She is also preceded in death...

Dallas Shane Crouch
Feb 7, 2020
Dallas Shane Crouch, age 25, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. Dallas was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Milton Crouch and Betty Sue Loflin, and a brother, Jonathan Loflin. He is survived by three brothers, Bartley K. Crouch, Jessie Loflin and Allen Loflin; two sisters, Wendy Leffel, and Shannon Loflin; one aunt, Joyce...

Rebecca Jones Dix
Feb 3, 2020
Rebecca Jones Dix, age 88, of Meherrin, VA passed away at Wayland Nursing Home on Monday, February 3, 2020. She was the widow of Robert Eugene Dix. Becky is survived by two sons, Robert “Bobby” Dix, Jr. and friend, Teresa Cobb, Richard “Ricky” Dix and his wife, Kathy; a nephew, Michael Jones, his wife and two...

Louise H. Duval
Feb 1, 2020
Louise H. DuVal, age 91, passed away on February 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis F. DuVal. She is survived by her children, Jeanette DuVal, Steve DuVal, Michael DuVal (Debbie), and Doug DuVal (Page); and grandchildren, Elissa Priddy, Allison DuVal, and David DuVal. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Texie Marie Murphy Napier
Jan 28, 2020
Texie Marie Murphy Napier 93, of Keysville, VA, passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was born on Never Mountain in Taylorsville, N. C., to Will and Nettie White Murphy on February 8, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Napier in 2003. Texie is survived by three children, Joyce, Derrick (Alice), and Douglas; her...
The Reverend Doctor George Lewis Evans, I
Jan 28, 2020
The Reverend Doctor George Lewis Evans, I, age 75, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents George Stockley and Mamie Childress Evans; his sister, Betty Jane Martin; and his first wife, Jean Faye Evans. He is survived by his...

Berkeley Devin Dunnavant
Jan 23, 2020
On Thursday, January 23, 2020, Berkeley Devin Dunnavant, Sr. went home to be with Jesus at the age of 87. He served in the US Air Force from 1952-1957. Devin returned to the family farm upon the death of his father and farmed the rest of his life. He loved the Lord and lived life to the fullest. Devin...

Douglas Ray Wilmouth Sr.
Jan 20, 2020
Douglas Ray Wilmouth, Sr., age 65, of Cullen VA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur; brother, Clyde; and a step-daughter, Jannie. Douglas is survived by his wife, Fay; his mother, Gracie; three children, Douglas Wilmouth, Jr. (Sherry), Blake Wilmouth, and Angel Wilmouth (Jermaine); two step-children, Nancy Argenbright (Cyrus), and...

Susan Marie Shelmadine
Jan 17, 2020
Susan Marie Shelmadine, 72, of Keysville, VA passed away on January 17, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Ben and Josephine Drabek. Susan graduated from Maria High School, Class of 1965. She was a passionate animal lover and became involved with AKC performance events with her golden retrievers. Susan...

Homer Milton Crouch
Jan 14, 2020
Homer Milton Crouch, age 81, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was the retired Owner of HMC Trucking. Homer was preceded in death by his parents, Kesler James and Louise Smith Crouch; his brother, James Crouch; his companion, Betty Sue Loflin; and a step-son, Jonathan Loflin. He is survived by two sons, Bartley K....

Victoria Gonzalez
Dec 28, 2019
Victoria Gonzalez age 87, of Meherrin, VA passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Meherrin, VA, with interment to follow in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, on Friday,...

Samuel Raymond King
Dec 28, 2019
Samuel Raymond King, age 77, of Randolph, VA, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born on June 1, 1942, in Charlotte County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Norma King; and his brother Ronnie King. He is survived by his wife, Mattie Martin King; his daughter Holly Newcomb and...

Margaret Louise Walker Small
Dec 23, 2019
Margaret Louise Walker Small, age 91, of Hampton, VA, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Turner Walker. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Raymond Small. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Small Good of Hampton, VA; her son, Robert Walker Small of Hampton, VA;...
Corey Joseph Vitale-Rose
Dec 19, 2019
Corey Joseph Vitale-Rose, age 24, of Cumberland, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Corey was born on July 19, 1995, in Passaic, New Jersey, and moved to Farmville in 2000. He was an up-and-coming musician and a part-time Carpenter’s apprentice. He loved his music and enjoyed life to the fullest. He leaves behind his father, Norman Rose;...

Kenneth Lee Bowyer Sr.
Dec 16, 2019
Kenneth Lee Bowyer, Sr., 80, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at The Woodland Nursing Home. He was the devoted husband of Thelma Jean Clay Harris Bowyer for 16 ½ years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Emma Jean, and his four brothers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two...

Dianne Buchanan Martin
Dec 10, 2019
Dianne Buchanan Martin, age 59, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, David Buchanan. Dianne is survived by her husband, John W. Martin; her children, Shannon Martin, Amber Allen and husband, Eldridge; a step-daughter, Tonya Griffin and husband, J.W....
Evelyn Nell Sims
Dec 8, 2019
Evelyn Nell Sims, age 90, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Evelyn is survived by three children, Evelyn Ann Fallen, Jerry Lee Sims, and Morris Winston Sims, Jr.; five grandchildren, Tina Saunders, Freddie Lee, Jerry Sims, Jr., Chrissy Renee Sims, and Travis Gammon; four great-grandchildren, Justin Saunders, Jessica Saunders, Madalyn Saunders, and Katrina Saunders;...
Shirley Joyce Shelton Tuck
Dec 3, 2019
Shirley Joyce Shelton Tuck, age 86, of Randolph, VA went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hampton, VA and lived in Newport News in her early life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Louise Shelton Burt and William Curtis Shelton,...