Feb 20, 2025

Bernice Smith Walker, 89, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Blanche and Emmett Smith. Bernice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, as well as by her parents and five siblings, Bruce, Garland, Margaret, Woodson, and Mary.

Bernice loved Jesus with all her heart...

Feb 15, 2025

Brenda Newcomb Lewis, age 71, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Theo and Lockie Newcomb; she was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Newcomb McKinney; and a brother, James R. Newcomb.

Brenda had gotten tired, in constant pain,...

Feb 15, 2025

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Stegall Amos of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 3, 1937, in Macon, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Stegall and Annie Ruth Shearin Stegall.

Throughout her life, Virginia experienced both triumphs and tragedies. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Wallace Hall, 86, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away at home surrounded by family on February 11, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Rufus and Thelma Wallace of Drakes Branch. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

After graduating from Randolph Henry High School, she went...

Feb 7, 2025

Kenneth Richard Palmer, age 77, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away February 7, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard Cuthbert and Marjorie Bailey Palmer. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Kenneth Scott Blankenship; and a brother-in-law, Dan Ellis.

Kenneth is survived by his son, Chris R. Palmer (Victoria) of Mechanicsville, VA,...

Feb 6, 2025

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Toombs, age 81, of Saxe, VA passed away on February 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Earl R. Toombs, by just a few weeks.

Dot is survived by two sons, Blake and his wife Jessica, and Barry and his wife April. Her life was brightened by three beloved...

Feb 6, 2025

Robert L. Hanks “Bobby”, 89 passed away peacefully at his home February 6, 2025. He was born January 6, 1936, in Lunenburg County Virginia, the son of Orville and Cleo Hanks and was raised on the family dairy and tobacco farm.

Bobby graduated from Victoria High School, Class of 1955. Following graduation, he served in the US...

Feb 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia (Jenny) Hammock Cobb, who left us peacefully on February 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Born on March 11, 1930, Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Junius Walter Cobb, Jr. Born in the Virso community of Prince Edward County, Virginia into a vibrant...

Feb 4, 2025

Carroll W. “Buck” Mumma, age 79, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away on February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

An obituary does not easily present the essence of the deceased person. Someone is much more than a collection of dates, degrees, and employment. Carroll was a unique man, a son, husband, father,...

Feb 4, 2025

Charles Edward Strickland, 75, of Keysville, VA departed this life February 4, 2025. He was born September 8, 1949, in Nashville NC.

Charles never met a stranger and was fluent in “you all”. He was quite quick-witted and a man of much wisdom and clever advice.

Charles had a thirty-year career in Real Estate and...

Jan 20, 2025

Pearlie Elizabeth Glass (Caldwell) Cumbie of Randolph, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1931, to Charles Booker and Pearlie Inez Keesee Glass. When she was still a newborn, her mother passed away and she was unofficially adopted by her cousins Eugene and Hilda Caldwell and raised as...

Jan 17, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Darius Jackson age 76, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by a son, William A. Webb.

Phil is survived by his loving wife, Nany D. Jackson; eight children, Diana Williams (John), Rose Kloc (George), Sandra Hawkins, Cheryl McComb, Michael Timmons, Matthew Timmons,...

Jan 14, 2025

Randall “Randy” Whitt Jones, 69, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Rocky Mount Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Randy was born September 25, 1955, to Dorothy Whitt Jones and Horsley Edward Jones of Red Oak. He was the grandson of Pearl Rice Whitt and Emmett Owen Whitt of Chase City, VA,...

Jan 11, 2025

Dunn, Lavalette Irene Carroll “Lav” entered eternal life on Sunday, October 3, 2021, where she reunited with her husband of 64 years, Samuel T. Dunn “Sam”; her parents, Mary and Squire Carroll; and all those family members and friends who, with Jesus welcomed her.  Her spirits are carried on by her four children, eight grandchildren six great-grandchildren, and an...

Jan 11, 2025

Dorothy “Nanny” Amos Mayhew, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Daisy Amos; her husband, William “Doug” Douglas Mayhew; her son, Eugene “Bootsy” Mayhew; and her grandson, Keith Mayhew.

Dorothy worked for numerous years at Amelia Dress Company...

Jan 11, 2025

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...

Jan 11, 2025

James Reginald Childress, age 77, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Agnes Marker Childress; one sister, Ida Scott.

James is survived by two sisters, Sarah “Jenny” Hudson (Edward) of Drakes Branch, VA, and Mable Glasscock (Charles) of Amelia, VA; one brother,...

Jan 11, 2025

John Henry Duty, 87, of Meherrin, Virginia, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Duty; his daughter, Linda Duffey; and his siblings, Walter, James, and Robert Duty, Bertha Armentrout, and Maxie Lee Sloan.

He is survived by his children Barbara Thompson (Mike) of Jetersville,...

Jan 11, 2025

Willie Anderson Wallace left this Earth on October 19, 2017 to return to his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his father, George W. Wallace Jr. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Wallace; his loving wife, Kim Wallace; his two beloved sons, Wayne Wallace (Ashley), and Tommy Wallace; his five siblings, Debbie Hunt, Linda Price, Beverly...

Jan 11, 2025

David Francis Coates, age 72, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, J. V. and Virginia Coates;  two sisters, Bertha Bloxton and Betty Parsons Smith.

David is survived by one sister, Louise Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was a faithful member of Eureka Baptist...