Aug 3, 2019

Jami Nicole DeMuth, born September 15, 1978, of Phenix, VA, passed away on August 3, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Bonnie DeMuth; her best friend and devoted sister, Carol DeMuth Taylor (B.J.); five nephews, Will, Walker, Zach, Zane, and Ryder Taylor; two very special and devoted cousins, who were truly sisters to her, Shannon Leigh...

Jul 19, 2019

Carl Daniel Freeze, age 72, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, July 19 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Freeze. He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Freeze; daughter, Jennifer Freeze Lacks; six grandchildren, Ashley Freeze, Taylor Lacks, Brandon Lacks, Alyssa Raley, Madison Raley, and Colton Freeze. A service will be held at a...

Jul 19, 2019

Larney Aubrey “Buddy” Worthington, 83, entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2019, at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Buddy was a native of Georgia and a graduate of the University of Georgia.  He moved to Virginia in 1967 to begin his lifelong career as a forester, first with Chesapeake Corporation and then as an independent forester.  Buddy loved the...

Jul 14, 2019

Alma Jackson Mann was born April 3, 1927, to the late James Albert Jackson and Kitty Idell Smith Jackson. Alma passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Richard Mann, her three children, Samuel Mann Jr, Shirley Mann Graves, and William Mann, and...

Jul 13, 2019

Ida Mae O’Quinn, known to her loving family and faithful friends as “Mae,” passed suddenly from this life into heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born September 21, 1939, she finally passed into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, at the age of 79. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond O’Quinn, her parents, James...

Jul 11, 2019

Joe Martin Camp age 53, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lena Camp; and one sister, Diane Camp.

Joe is survived by three children, Michael, Timothy (Jennifer), and Shelly; one grandchild, Sullivan; two sisters, Virginia Link (R. L.), Marie Hauenstien (Dallas), one...

Jul 5, 2019

Brenda Hatcher Simpson, age 53, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Joseph W. Hatcher, Heather R. Simpson, and Lindsey M. Simpson; three grandchildren, Zachery Hatcher, Juliana Stevens, and Parker Hatcher; two brothers, James W. Scott (Ann), Paul E. Scott (Sherry); two sisters, Peggy S. Claytor (Nelson), and Wanda S....

Jun 29, 2019

James Garland “Oz” Osborne, 82, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Lillian B. Osborne; children, Joyce V. Averette (Wayne), Robert E. Vaughan (Wanda), and Anita B. Campbell; three grandchildren, Anna Rutledge (David), Rebecca Watts (Derek), and Brandy Campbell; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Kaylin, and Cody.  He is also survived by...

Jun 27, 2019

James Reginald “PeeWee” Newcomb, age 79, of Keysville, VA passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thea Ardis Newcomb and Lockie Townsend Newcomb.  Surviving are three sisters, Betty N. McKinney, Linda Marie Newcomb, and Brenda Kay Lewis (Robert); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at...

Jun 25, 2019

Doris Marie Grubbs age 73, of Altavista, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel M. “Doc” Crews and Mary Wiley Crews.  Doris is survived by her husband of thirty years, Lannie J. Grubbs; three sons, Bruce J. Keller and his wife, Julie, Brian K. Keller, and Jason L. Keller;...

Jun 18, 2019

Boyd Donell Nelson, 78, of Keysville VA, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2019. Mr. Nelson passed away in the care of McGuire VA Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Boyd was born March 9, 1941, in Charlotte County VA. His parents were the late Henry Boyd Nelson and Josephine Nelson, formally Gibson. He was married...

Jun 10, 2019

John Wesley Layne, Jr., “John” passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Monday, June 10, 2019, and into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born April 29, 1935, and was 84.  John was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Layne, Sr., and Lillian Marston Layne; his brothers, Samuel A., Rawton C....

Jun 2, 2019

Thomas Andrew “Red” Mays, Sr., age 81, of Keysville, VA, passed away in the early morning hours of his birthday on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1938, to the late Elmer Dillard Mays and Lelia Webber Mays. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of forty-six years, Elizabeth L. Mays; two sons,...

May 25, 2019

Thomas Hughes “Tom” Francis, age 76, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Dunaway Francis. Tom is survived by four children, Malcolm Francis (Teresa), Tommy Francis (Deanna), Amy Newcomb (Carl), and Jennifer Hailey (Frank); six grandchildren, Holly Carwile, Justin Francis,...

May 24, 2019

Madeline June Hermann, 95, of Green Bay, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 24, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born on February 2, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Florence Sprinkle; and her husband, Frank Hermann. Madeline attended Longwood College to pursue a degree in Business. After school she worked...

May 21, 2019

Richard “Shirley” Brown, 84 of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Shirley is survived by his children, Richard Dwight Brown (Judy), Michael Bruce Brown (Janice) Deborah Brown Parsons, and Robert Gene Brown (Hope).  Shirley had nine precious grandchildren Richard Zachary Brown (Melody), Randall Chase Parsons, Amy Brown...

May 15, 2019

James Brandon Smith age 30, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Brandon is survived by his mother, Shawnna Waddell his father, John C. Smith, Jr.; a brother, John C. Smith, III; a sister, Tiffany Nichole Smith; one niece, Jaycie Michelle Smith; two nephews, Bentley and Jaxson Joyner; grandmother, Linda Faye Waddell; uncle, Jimmy...

May 11, 2019

Thomas Stanley Scruggs of Cullen, VA peacefully transitioned from his earthly life to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the age of 63. Tommy was born on August 27, 1955, to Lewis and Jackie Scruggs.  In September of 1976 he married his sweetheart, Sandra Scruggs.  They later had two children. In addition to...

May 3, 2019

Sherry Sue Thomas, age 63, of Keysville, VA passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Elbert L. Thomas; three children, Allen Thomas, Jason Thomas and Amy Thomas; four grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Noel.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in...

Apr 29, 2019

Laura Ferguson Childress of Keysville, Va. peacefully transitioned from her earthly life to her eternal life with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 85. Laura fought a valiant 15 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Laura was born on February 26, 1934 to John and Maria Ferguson in Meherrin, Va. In October...