Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State

Madeline June Hermann
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...
Richard “Shirley” Brown
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...

James Brandon Smith
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...
Thomas Stanley Scruggs
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...

Sherry Sue Thomas
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...

Laura Ferguson Childress
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...

Bradley Steven Martin
Apr 26, 2019
Bradley Steven Martin, age 60, of Rice, VA, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd A. and Mildred W. Martin; his sister, Maxine Martin; and two brothers, Dennis Martin and Donald Martin.
Bradley is survived by his wife, Ida M. Martin;...

Betty Gray Dickerson Holt
Apr 22, 2019
Betty Gray Dickerson Holt, was born on Monday, April 24, 1944 at Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was the first-born child of Monroe Wilson Dickerson & Nellie Gray Taylor. She was preceded in death by the love of her life,...
Suzanne Theresa Brown
Apr 14, 2019
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, Suzanne T. Brown, wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt, and beloved friend passed away suddenly at the age of 71 years. Suzanne will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend, Billy Brown Sr., their precious children, Billy Jr. and Tommy (Julie), by her granddaughter’s, Taylor and Lindsey, her brothers and sisters. Suzanne...

Henry Daniel Bentley Jr.
Apr 12, 2019
Henry Daniel Bentley, Jr., age 83, of Keysville, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 12, 2019. Daniel was the son of Henry Daniel Bentley, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Bentley. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Lucy Newcomb Bentley; two sons, H. D. Bentley, III, and Randy W....
Bonnie Gail Dix
Apr 3, 2019
Bonnie Gail Dix, age 55, of Beaverdam, VA, formerly of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, William “Billy” Dix; her mother, Frances Scott Green; and two sisters, Barbara Dix Ramsey, and Becky Dix Wooldridge.
Bonnie is survived by two children, Chris Miller (Kim), and Amanda Church...

Debbie Elaine Cisco
Apr 2, 2019
Debbie E. Cisco, age 61, of Saxe, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Cedric L. and Naydean Cisco; two brothers, Bruce Cisco (Robin), Alvin Cisco (Gail); one sister, Darlene Cisco (Paul); and a special devoted friend, Larry Palmer; numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held...
Garland Oscar Clark
Mar 30, 2019
Garland Oscar Clark, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Garland was born in Campbell County, VA, on June 15, 1928. He was the son of Oscar L. Clark and Ruth Mason Clark. He was preceded in death by five sisters, four brothers, and his step-mother, Audrey Clark.
Garland is survived by...

Ray Jerome Mayhew
Mar 19, 2019
Ray Jerome Mayhew, age 67, of Amelia Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was a U S Army Decorated Veteran of the 101 st Airborne Division receiving the Bronze Star Medal and The Army Commendation Medal. Ray was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Ray is survived by his wife,...

Elizabeth Ann Taylor Tharpe
Mar 17, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Tharpe, age 80, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, “Booze” and Annie Belle Taylor; her husband, Raymond Tharpe, Sr.; her brother, “Butch” Taylor; and her step-daughter, Carolyn Tharpe. Ann is survived by one son, Ray Tharpe, Jr., (Michele); one daughter, Debbie Newcomb (Rocky);...
Brian Conrad Freeze
Mar 11, 2019
Brian Conrad Freeze, age 47, of Charlotte C. H., VA, departed this life on March 11, 2019. He was born February 14, 1972 to Carl and Mary Freeze. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Mary Stanley. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Mary Freeze; his wife, Tammy Owen Freeze; his sister, Jennifer...

Allie Franklin Tuck Jr.
Mar 1, 2019
Allie Franklin Tuck, Jr., age 89, of Keysville, VA, passed away on March 1, 2019. Born on May 24, 1929, he operated Tuck’s TV and Appliances in Keysville for 27 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Clara Tuck, by his wife Geneva Lewis, by his sisters Bessie Dix and Barbara Tharpe and his brother...

Henry Thweatte Anderson
Feb 22, 2019
Henry Thweatte Anderson of Burkeville, VA passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was the son of Laurence G. and Valeria Edwards Anderson. Henry is survived by his son, David Wayne Anderson, his step sons David and Kevin Chenault, his grandson Jason Wallace, his brother Frank Anderson, sisters Ruby Robinson, Donna Stafford, Carrie Reece, Nina Layne, Jane Holt,...
Doris Cocke Brandon
Feb 21, 2019
Doris C. Brandon, age 90, of Victoria, VA departed this life on Thursday, February 21, 2019, to stroll across Heaven with her husband of 53 years Pat. She was the only child of William and Edna Cocke who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved cat Boots. Doris is survived by her son,...
Jeremy Austin Moore
Feb 19, 2019
Jeremy Austin Moore (12/6/1996-2/19/2019) age 22, has entered Heaven. He leaves behind his
parents, Raymond Eugene Moore, Jr. and Teresa Anne Fears Moore, MD, siblings Cameron
and Alexa Moore, grandparents, John L. and Judith H. Fears, aunts and uncles, Jackie Fears
Lorenzen (Kevin Lorenzen), William Archie Moore (Leni Lebron), and many great aunts,...