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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jan 4, 2019

Morton, Kenneth Garland, Sr., 86 years old, of Burkeville and most recently The Masonic Home of Virginia: went home to be with Jesus January 4, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents John Booker and Lucie Collins Morton and by his beloved first wife Lorene B. Morton, his high school sweetheart.  His heavenly reunion will also include his youngest...

Jan 2, 2019

Stinson Lee Estep, age 59, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Elizabeth Estep; two brothers, Alvin Estep and Victor Estep; one sister, Victoria Estep; and numerous nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral...

Dec 26, 2018

David Lewis Craig, born June 10, 1945, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, William, on December 26, 2018, surrounded by his family.

David enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed walking around the farm, hunting, and time with friends and family at the campground.

David is survived by his...

Dec 14, 2018

James H. Saunders, 50, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018. He was born August 24, 1968, to Billy Leonard Saunders and Ann Sims Saunders. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Morris Winston Sims Sr., his father, Billy Leonard Saunders Sr., two brothers, Billy Leonard Saunders Jr., and Carlton Donald Fallen Jr., and nephew, ...

Dec 12, 2018

Tina Grissom Evans, age 53, of Randolph, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Roland and Geneva Grissom and her sister, Sandra G Blount. She is survived by her husband, David L. Evans, three daughters, Cara Elliott (Anthony), Jessica and Michaela Evans; four brothers, Dan Grissom (Sue), Ronnie Grissom (Carol),...

Dec 1, 2018

Marshall Wade “Lit” Tharpe, age 82, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Tharpe; his sister, Joyce Tharpe Nichols; and two brothers, Curtis W. Tharpe, and Kermit David Tharpe.

“Lit” is survived by two children, Jeffrey W. Tharpe and Bonnie J. Tharpe; two grandchildren,...

Nov 30, 2018

Joshua Reese Lacks, Age 30, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dena Lacks; his grandparents, Joe and Frances Lacks.

Joshua is survived by his daughter, Brianca “Mina” Lacks; his father, Eddie Lacks; his grandparents, Donald and Frances Phaup; and numerous uncles; aunts; and cousins.

Nov 27, 2018

Charles Raine Arvin, 94, of Meherrin, VA, died November 26, 2018.  He was the son of Aubrey Bayne and Julia Harvey Arvin.  He is survived by his bride of 68 years, Dorothy Robertson Arvin; two children, Dorothy Arvin Newcomb (Billy) and Charles Harvey Arvin (Stephanie); Grandchildren, Amy McClure (Corey), Julia Bennett (Scott), William Newcomb (Audrey), Thomas Arvin (Annie), and...

Nov 20, 2018

Virginia K. Nelson, age 87, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born in Richmond, VA, to the Paul R. and Olive Newcomb Kirtley on September 12, 1931.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Walter William “Billy” Nelson; a brother, Paul R....

Nov 14, 2018

John William Tharpe, age 87, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born on July 15, 1931, to the late John T. “Johnnie” and Inez Pace Tharpe  of Charlotte Court House, VA.

John William was raised in Charlotte Court House, completed High School at Randolph-Henry, worked at the Chenele Plant...

Nov 9, 2018

Ann S. Hammock age 82, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan “Buck” Hammock.

Ann is survived by three children, Debbie Harwood and husband, Scott, David Hammock, and Linda Rowley and husband, Tom; one brother, Archer Southall and wife, Nancy; and four grandchildren.

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Oct 31, 2018

Rowen Hunter Bolan was born October 18, 1995 and went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Sharon, his brother, Levi, his grandparents Jack and Linda Bolan and Paul and Bonnie Robertson as well as numerous very special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Hunter was a kind and gentle soul...

Oct 17, 2018

Wilfred Otey Pillow, Sr., age 88, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Pillow; two sisters, Frances Mason and Marjorie Dodson.

Wilfred is survived by his daughter, Faith M. Kerr; his son, Wilfred O. Pillow, Jr.; four grandsons, Michael Kerr, Nicholas Kerr, Nicholas Pillow, and...

Oct 15, 2018

Allen E. Lumpkin, age 73, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018, after a long illness with cancer. He was born and raised in Danville, VA, the son of the late Elsworth and Eunice Lumpkin. Allen attended George Washington High School in Danville, Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, and Thomas Dale High School in Chester. ...