Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State

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,...

Wendy Montague Newcomb
Feb 11, 2019
Wendy Montague Newcomb, age 55, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Randolph Montague, Sr.; and her brother, Randolph Montague, Jr.
Wendy is survived by her husband, Jason U. Newcomb, Sr.; two sons, JJ Newcomb and wife, Bobbi, Eric Newcomb and wife, Pam; five grandchildren,...

Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson Pryor
Feb 8, 2019
Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson Pryor, age 69, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Clay Pryor; two sons, Dean Pryor and Jeffrey Pryor; two daughters, Ronda Hardy and Krystle Pryor; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robbie Pryor.
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Florence H. Copal
Jan 28, 2019
Florence H. Copal, age 92, of Saxe, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 28, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born November 24, 1926, in Clover, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Copal; her parents, Lucas E. Heath and Maggie Vassar Heath; and brothers, L. Garland Heath and...

Patricia “Pat” Nelson Hudson
Jan 11, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Nelson Hudson, age 73, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie “Chunk” Edward Hudson. “Pat” is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Hudson; her loving friend, Lensey Glover; one brother, William Nelson and his wife Pat; a special niece, Debbie Shifflett and her husband Reverend...

Marian Walker Robinson
Jan 8, 2019
Marian Walker Robinson, age 76, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She is survived by her husband, William H. Robinson Sr.; two children, Linda Robinson and William H. Robinson, Jr.; five grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January...

James Francis Kohut
Jan 6, 2019
James Francis Kohut, age 70,of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marjorie Schwart Kohut; and a brother, Johnny Kohut. James is survived by his wife, Sally M. Kohut; his son, Loren Auterino; three grandchildren, Thaddeus, Nemo, and Moonshine; and one brother, Bobby Kohut....