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...

Sep 9, 2019

Mr. James Donath Osborn, age 71, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA. He was a lifelong resident of Brick, New Jersey.  James was an insurance salesman for many years.  He is survived by his wife Darlene Salutsky Osborn; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Karen Osborn; several...

Aug 25, 2019

On August 25, 2019, Edna May Tilton passed away peacefully in her sleep. Edna May was born in Forked River, New Jersey on October 26, 1923; she was 95 years old. She and her husband William Jacob Tilton both resided in Keysville, VA and had been married for 72 years. They are both surely celebrating being back together...

Aug 22, 2019

John William “Will” Osborne, Jr. (29) of Wylliesburg, VA went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019. Will was born on June 8, 1990 in Halifax, VA. Will was a simple man. He loved home. He was known for his contagious smile, carefree spirit, his love for his family and friends, farming, hunting, and riding his Tyrex....

Aug 20, 2019

Esther Foster Roach, 96, of Phenix, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born on November 3, 1922, to the late Hoyt and Ruth Foster.

She is survived by her son, Millard C. Roach of Chesterfield; her daughter, Margaret Lee Tuck and husband, James of Randolph; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Keith and...

Aug 14, 2019

Dicie Lacks Shores, age 85, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Chase City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Shores. Dicie is survived by two sons, Harvey D. Shores and wife, Pamela Royster Shores of Drakes Branch, VA, and William R. “Tom” Shores, Jr., of Farmville, VA; three...

Aug 9, 2019

Elizabeth Lineberry “Liz” Trent, age 71, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by four sons, Stephen Trent, Ken Trent, Andrew Trent, Craig Trent and his wife, Karen; one daughter, Margie Trent; six grandchildren, Taylor Madison Trent, Colby Maddox Trent, Grace Caroline Trent, Lila...