Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

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.

Dayton Lee Dunnavant Sr.

Dayton Lee Dunnavant Sr.

Jun 27, 2018

Dayton Lee Dunnavant Sr. (88) of Cullen, Virginia passed away on June 27, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Hamlett Dunnavant; and four children, Jackie D. Hobgood (Howard) of Keysville, Cindy D. Watkins (Steve) of Raleigh, N.C., D.L. Dunnavant Jr. (Pam) of Cullen, Laurie D. Bowman (Kenneth) of Keysville; and six grandchildren....

Frances Scott Green

Frances Scott Green

Jun 9, 2018

Frances Scott Green, age 76, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Eva Newcomb Scott.  Frances was preceded in death by her husband E. W. “Sonny” Green; three daughters; four brothers; and three sisters.

She is survived by four children Johnny Dix (Vanessa),...

Randolph Lee Duffer

Randolph Lee Duffer

Jun 7, 2018

Randolph Lee Duffer, age 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Born in Clover, VA on June 25, 1931, he was the son of the Late Mack McKinley and Maggie Tharpe Duffer. He was preceded in death by his son, Randolph L. Duffer II; brother, Gerald...

Julian Benjamin Bailey Sr.

Julian Benjamin Bailey Sr.

Jun 4, 2018

Julian Benjamin Bailey, Sr., age 87, of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife, of 67 years, Gerry W. Bailey; a son, J.B. Bailey, Jr. and wife, Janet; three grandchildren, Jill Keen (Brandon), Carrie Dorris (Brad), Leslie Gibson (Scott); six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cephus Bailey (Juanita), Verlian...

Earl Bryan Tuck Sr.

Earl Bryan Tuck Sr.

May 31, 2018

Earl Bryan Tuck, Sr, 81, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on May 31, 2018, after a battle with cancer. Born in Charlotte County on March 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Louise Tuck and Jeter Tuck.  Earl was a farmer and supervisor at Drakes Mill, before becoming the owner and operator of Charlotte Restaurant. ...

Sandra Morton Eagle

Sandra Morton Eagle

May 25, 2018

Surrounded by her devoted husband Bruce and her cherished dogs and cats, Sandra Morton Eagle age 54, died peacefully at her home in Amelia Courthouse Friday, May 25, 2018.  She courageously battled ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) for three years facing each day with a beaming smile and tremendous bravery.  Showing no self-pity, she committed herself to fundraising for more...

Joseph Leonard Seamster

Joseph Leonard Seamster

May 24, 2018

Joseph Leonard Seamster, age 80, of Phenix, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home. He was born June 15, 1937, to the late John and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Seamster.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Ann Seamster; two sons, Gregory L. Seamster (Iva), and Kevin G. Seamster; one brother, Robert G....

Nancy Townsend Hammock

Nancy Townsend Hammock

May 22, 2018

Nancy Townsend Hammock, age 78, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She is survived by her husband, of 59 years, Charles M. Hammock; three children, Robin Sullard (Jeff), Chuck Hammock (Esther), Wendy Boyles (Mike); five grandchildren, Chris, Kaitlin, Amber, Allison and Kinsley; three great-grandchildren, Meadow, Devyn and Maya Jo. ...

Matilda Gaines Owen

Matilda Gaines Owen

May 22, 2018

Matilda Gaines Owen, age 90, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter M. Owen, Jr.; four brothers; and three sisters.

Matilda is survived by her daughter, Judy Harris and husband, Otha; four grandchildren, James Ayers and wife, Cathy, Otha Harris and wife, Kathy,...