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...

Oct 29, 2019

Thomas Hanmer Ramsey, 56, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Dix Ramsey.  Tom is survived by his loving children, Zachary Thomas Ramsey and Jessica Lee Ramsey, and his devoted parents, James Daniel Ramsey, Jr., and Lee Hanmer Neal Ramsey.  He also leaves two siblings, James Daniel Ramsey,...

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...

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...