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;...

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;...

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...

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....

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;...

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,...

Dec 2, 2019

Judy Pyle age 78, of Meherrin VA, was called to Heaven on December 2, 2019, at her home surrounded by family at her bedside. She was born October 16, 1941, in Horry County South Carolina. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Pyle; and her son, Mickey Hilbourn.  She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Frankie...

Nov 30, 2019

Frances Watson Miller, age 81, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Chalmers Miller; and her daughter, Kimberly G. Miller. Frances is survived by her daughter, Angela Miller Winsor and husband, Robert; one granddaughter, Gwen Winsor Bennett and husband, Travis; one grandson, Tyler W. Winsor; and...

Nov 23, 2019

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, God called one of his children home, Emily Waddell Nelson age 84, of Keysville, VA. She was born and raised in Meherrin, VA.  Emily was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Louis H. Nelson; and her son, Darrel L. Nelson.  Emily leaves to cherish her memory three children, Joseph L. Nelson...

Nov 18, 2019

Samuel Umphlette, Sr. 72, of Keysville, VA, passed away Monday November 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Elizabeth Umphlett, a son Samuel “Sam” Umphlette, Jr., and nine siblings. Samuel known by many as “Sam” or “Sammy” was born on February 5, 1947. He attended Franklin High School and he was a successful businessman....

Nov 18, 2019

James Ernest Eggleston, Sr., age 76, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dixon Eggleston; two children, James E. “Jimmy” Eggleston, Jr., (Charlena), Sharon Moore (Michael); six grandchildren, Serena Eggleston, Amber Jarrett (Chris), J. R. Eggleston (Charlotte), Beth Moore (Andrew Hamm), Douglas Moore, Savanna Moore; and four...

Nov 16, 2019

Scarlett Napier Chappell, 68, of Chester, VA passed peacefully on November 16, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She is now resting in peace and looking over us from above, adoring the special wings, she received when she reached heaven. Scarlett was born June 18, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Oddie James Napier...

Nov 15, 2019

Raymond R. Elsaesser, 84, passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 15, 2019 at his home in Meherrin, VA. He was born in Meherrin on April 30, 1935 to Ruben Herbert and Grace Virginia Elsaesser. He retired in 1995 from MATES at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, VA after serving in the Army and National Guard for 29 years. The hardest...

Nov 9, 2019

Dennis Wayne Wilkerson, age 63, of Keysville, VA, passed away tragically on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born September 18, 1956 to the late Irvin and Margaret Wilkerson.  Dennis is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 40 years, Brenda S. Wilkerson.  He is survived by two daughters, Leslie Wilkerson of Keysville, VA, and Angie Davis (Charles)...

Nov 8, 2019

Burwell Lee Bridges, Sr., age 93, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Joyce Thompson Bridges for sixty years. Burwell retired from Burlington Industries/WestPoint Stevens with 35 years of service.  Born in Chase City, VA, he was the son of the late Virgil Lee and Bertha Crow Bridges. He...

Nov 8, 2019

Charles Ray Johnson, age 69, passed peacefully in the early morning of Friday, November 8, 2019, at his home in Meherrin, VA,  ending his decade-long battle with COPD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Virginia Johnson; nephew, Danny Johnson; and his brother-in-law, Rufus Johnson.

Born and raised in Four Oaks, NC, Charles devotedly...

Nov 8, 2019

James Kevin Raper, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 at home in Lunenburg, VA at a young age of 51. Kevin was a native of Portsmouth, VA, where he spent most of his life. He was a bounty hunter and bouncer most of his life.  Kevin had many nicknames from Old Red to Grim Reaper.  He loved...

Sep 18, 2019

John Wesley Murphy, age 68, of Bracey, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Eva Murphy; and one sister, Sandra “Sissy” Murphy.  John is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Peggy H. Murphy; three sons, James Murphy, Mike Murphy (Angela), and Wallace Corbitt (Pearl); two brothers, Michael...

Sep 18, 2019

Ruby Harris Andrews, age 93, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019. She was born in Charlotte County, Virginia and lived there her entire life.  Ruby worked for Burlington Industries and then spent many years as a Home Health Aid with the Charlotte County Health Department.  She is survived by her brother, James A. Harris (Jean);...

Sep 13, 2019

Joseph “Joey “George Blaszkiewicz, (39) of Keysville, VA, passed suddenly from this life into heaven on September 13, 2019. Joey was born on August 26, 1980, in Patchogue, NY, and grew up in Shirley, NY. Joey was an amazing man that never knew a stranger and never hesitated to help someone in need. He was an avid fisherman who...