Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Raleigh H. Wade, Jr.

Raleigh H. Wade, Jr.

Oct 13, 2018

Raleigh H. Wade, Jr., 63, was called to his heavenly home on October 13, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Sharon Hailey Wade, son, Christopher Wade, daughter, Kathryn Flynn (Dustin), four grandchildren, Zachary, Hannah, and Emily Wade, and Alexis Duffey, and sister, Teresa Scoggins (Buddy). He was preceded in death by his father, Raleigh H. Wade,...

Norma Hardy Newcomb

Norma Hardy Newcomb

Sep 25, 2018

Norma Hardy Newcomb, age 90, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Owen Newcomb; a grandchild, Melissa Rickmond. Norma was the last of eight children.

She is survived by four sons, Ronnie Newcomb, Rocky Newcomb, Shane Newcomb, and Kevin Newcomb; one daughter, Wanda Blalock;...

Anna Marie Hudson Coleman

Anna Marie Hudson Coleman

Sep 25, 2018

Anna Marie Hudson Coleman, age 76, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

She is survived by one sister, Mildred H. Locke; one sister-in-law, Barbara D. Hudson; one brother-in-law, James D. Brammer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

A graveside funeral service...

William Martin Price

William Martin Price

Sep 19, 2018

William Martin Price, age 84, of Phenix, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was the son of the late James Cleveland and Virginia St. John Price. He is survived by his sister, Marie Doss; three nephews, John Price, Kyle Price, and Eli Price; five nieces, Savanna Wright, Theva Trainor, Deirdre Hall, Leslie Lafoon and Hailey Samford;...

Franklin Delano Watts

Franklin Delano Watts

Sep 15, 2018

Franklin Delano Watts, retired barber and farmer, passed away on September 15, 2018, after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Ethel Watts, and his brother, Cecil Grey Watts. He is survived by one brother, William Albert Watts (T. J.) of Keysville; two sisters, Nell Watts Burney of Clarksville and...

Robert “Bobby” Haley

Robert “Bobby” Haley

Sep 15, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Haley, age 78, of Charlotte Court House passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at his home.

He was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara Napier Haley for fifty-six years.

“Bobby” was born on July 18, 1940, in Charlotte County he was the son of the late Clyde and Dorothy Adams Haley....

Cassie Case Morton

Cassie Case Morton

Sep 14, 2018

Cassie Case Morton, formerly of Charlotte C. H., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018. She was born on September 25, 1930, to the late John Case and Susie Goin Case.   Cassie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Theodore Morton, Sr.  She is survived by her daughter, Donna Napier of Keysville; son, Earl...

Danny Ray Overby

Danny Ray Overby

Sep 8, 2018

While continuing to live life to the fullest, Danny Ray Overby, age 65, of Keysville, Virginia died unexpectedly on September 8, 2018. Danny was born in Clover, Virginia on December 7, 1952.  He was preceded in death by his beloved “Momma”, Aro Rickmond Overby and father, Frank Powell Overby.  Danny is survived by his loving wife, Julie Duffey Overby;...

Anne Carrington Read Charlton Anderson

Anne Carrington Read Charlton Anderson

Aug 30, 2018

Anne Carrington Read Charlton Anderson passed August 30, 2018. She is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. The daughter of Dr. Thomas Jackson Charlton and Anne Read Charlton. She attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was married to Maxwell Walthour Lippitt II with whom she had three children – Maxwell Walthour Lippitt III,...

Nancy Atkins Bailey

Nancy Atkins Bailey

Aug 29, 2018

Nancy Atkins Bailey died on August 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Marshall Lee Bailey; her children Cynthia Vaughan Bailey and Marsha Bailey Lambert (Thomas); her sister Frances Atkins Mason; and her grandchildren Bailey Lambert Brooks (Zachary) and Paige Elizabeth Lambert.  She was preceded in death by her parents Carrie Vaughan and James Monroe...

Margaret Lloyd Williams

Margaret Lloyd Williams

Aug 29, 2018

Margaret Lloyd Williams, age 75, of Clover, VA, went to her heavenly home on August 29, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Owen Williams; and her daughter, Laura Ann Williams. Mrs. Williams is survived by her children, Ruben O. Williams, Jr., Wanda Snoddy, Joan Dungans, Connie W. Duffey, and Jeffery S....

Margaret Smith Watkins

Margaret Smith Watkins

Aug 27, 2018

Margaret Smith Watkins of Charlotte Court House passed away peacefully, at home, on Monday August 27th, 2018. Born in Pulaski, VA, on November 9 th , 1922, Margaret was the daughter of Robert Hall Smith and Mary Wysor Smith.  Margaret was married to David Comfort Watkins, Sr. for 62 years, and was also predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Donnell...

Marvin Edward Whirley Jr.

Marvin Edward Whirley Jr.

Aug 23, 2018

Marvin Edward Whirley, Jr., age 60, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Marvin E. Sr., and Josephine Whirley; wife, Cheryl Whirley; daughter, Jessica Whirley and fiancé, Gavin Fariss; son, Josh Whirley and wife, Renae; three grandchildren; Camden, Courtlyn, and Chandler Whirley; two brothers, Ronnie Whirley and wife...

Ronald Edward Taylor

Ronald Edward Taylor

Aug 13, 2018

Ronald Edward Taylor (Boone), age 68, of Phenix, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home. Ronald is survived by his two children: a son, Daniel Taylor & his wife Tiffaney Taylor and a daughter, Chantel Taylor Jones & her husband Brian Jones; a step-son, William “BJ” Taylor, Jr. & his wife Carol Taylor; a sister,...

Alexander Wayne Lloyd

Alexander Wayne Lloyd

Aug 11, 2018

Alexander Wayne Lloyd, age 24, of Appomattox, VA passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Allen and Gale Lloyd; a brother, Justin Lloyd; grandparents, Sandra Lloyd, Larry and Loretta Davis; great-grandmother, Nannie Mae Lloyd; a special friend, Glenna Mahunik; and numerous other family members and friends. Alexander was preceded in death...

Mary Lelia Hall Sims

Mary Lelia Hall Sims

Jul 27, 2018

Mary Lelia Hall Sims, age 90, of Drakes Branch, VA, was called home on Friday, July 27, 2018. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Mary Annette Wallace; two grandsons, Johnny Wallace, wife, Shannon and son, Solomon; and Brandon Wallace, wife, Lia; two sisters, Frances H. Ward and Elizabeth H. Gosik.  Mary was preceded in death by...

Harold Berkley “Jr.” Legrand Jr.

Harold Berkley “Jr.” Legrand Jr.

Jul 25, 2018

Harold Berkley “Jr.” LeGrand Jr., age 52, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Debra B. LeGrand; one brother, James LeGrand; and his faithful companion Gator.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018,...

Sheila Maxine Childress

Sheila Maxine Childress

Jul 20, 2018

Sheila Maxine Childress, 64 of Chesterfield, VA returned to her heavenly home on Friday, July 20, 2018. God supported her in the short struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Maxine is survived by her parents, James Page (JP) & Laura Childress. A brother, James Page (Jimmy) Childress, Jr. (Johnna) of Blackstone, VA,  and a sister, Lisa Childress...

Lisa Harding Jones

Lisa Harding Jones

Jul 16, 2018

Lisa Harding Jones, age 52, of Keysville, VA passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Leo Jones and Sebastian Mendoza. Lisa was the daughter of Herman P. Harding, Jr. and Kathy Trammell Harding.  She is also survived by her sister, Minnie Harding Ridgeway (Jay); three loving daughters, Jessica...

Betty Anne Martin

Betty Anne Martin

Jun 29, 2018

Betty Anne Martin, age 84, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. She is survived by five children.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2018, at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Portsmouth, VA.