Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Douglas Chalmers Miller

Douglas Chalmers Miller

Nov 25, 2017

Douglas Chalmers Miller, age 80, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Douglas served in the Marine Corps and retired from Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Miller; and a brother, Thompson Miller.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Frances Watson Miller; daughter,...

Foster Little Adams

Foster Little Adams

Nov 23, 2017

Foster Little Adams, age 82, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. He is survived by numerous children.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017, in the Adams Family Cemetery, Drakes Branch, VA. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville,...

Lois Harris Andrews

Lois Harris Andrews

Nov 22, 2017

Lois Harris Andrews, age 88, of Phenix, VA passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Andrews; a sister, Linda Harris Metcalf; and a brother, Richard Harris.  Lois is survived by a nephew, James F. Metcalf III and his wife, Rita.  A graveside service will be held at 1.p.m Friday, November...

Lealon Morris Vassar

Lealon Morris Vassar

Nov 22, 2017

Lealon Morris Vassar, 74, of Charlotte Court House passed away peacefully November 22, 2017. He was born June 25, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia. Lealon was preceded in death by his parents Lealon Godfrey and Elizabeth Ruth Zabriskie Vassar.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Nichols Vassar, son Lealon Gregory Vassar (Cheryl) of Charlotte Court House,...

Henry Tate Hubbard

Henry Tate Hubbard

Nov 17, 2017

Henry T. Hubbard, age 93, of Keysville, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hubbard; parents, Travis and Mary Hubbard; and sister, Annie Royster.  He is survived by his daughter, Helen Roth, her husband Alan and their two sons, James Alan and Richard Travis of...

Judd Clarence “J.C.” Jackson Jr.

Judd Clarence “J.C.” Jackson Jr.

Nov 13, 2017

Judd Clarence “J.C.” Jackson, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, November 13th, surrounded by friends and family in his home in Wylliesburg.   It would be difficult to find someone in Charlotte County who did not know J.C. Jackson. As the 3rd generation to own Jackson Store in Wylliesburg and the 2nd generation to own Jackson Hardware in Drakes Branch, he...

Tammy Conner Hensley

Tammy Conner Hensley

Nov 2, 2017

Tammy Conner Hensley, Age 42, went to be with the Lord and those loved ones who’ve passed on before her on Thursday November 2, 2017. Tammy was born on February 24, 1975 in Halifax County, Virginia as the youngest of five children born to Alvin Bryant Conner and Bessie Doris Conner. She was loved by so many for her...

Jackie Ray Dix

Jackie Ray Dix

Oct 14, 2017

Jackie Ray Dix, age 65, of Keysville, VA passed away on October 14, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Jackie, a lifelong resident of Keysville, was much beloved and respected in the community and was a common sight in many homes over the years. He was a master plumber and electrician and also repaired TV’s and appliances...

Eva Robertson Barton

Eva Robertson Barton

Oct 5, 2017

Eva Robertson Barton, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2017. Eva was born to the late George and Mary Robertson and was a member of Holly Farms Baptist Church, Rice, VA.  She will be remembered for her love of her Lord, life, and her family.  Eva enjoyed gathering with family and friends and...

Daniel Lee Dunaway Sr.

Daniel Lee Dunaway Sr.

Oct 3, 2017

Daniel Lee Dunaway, Sr., age 70, of Blackstone, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3. 2017. He was born on September 29, 1947, to the late Walter M. and Nannie W. Dunaway. Daniel is survived by his wife, Shirley I. Dunaway; three sons, Daniel L. Dunaway (Denise), Mark Dunaway(Beverly), Matt Dunaway(Brittani); two grandchildren, Marcus Wayne Dunaway and Kerri Dunaway...

Betty Mae Whirley

Betty Mae Whirley

Oct 2, 2017

Betty Mae Whirley, age 71, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. Betty was born on April 19, 1946, to the late James Samuel Whirley, Sr., and Anna Anderson Whirley.

She is survived by one sister, Shirley Smith and husband Alton; one brother, Billy Whirley; nine nieces and nephews, Bobby Whirley and wife, Kristin,...

Philip Lee Samuels

Philip Lee Samuels

Sep 30, 2017

Philip Lee Samuels, age 57, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Georgie A. Samuels; three brothers, Clee F. Samuels, Jr., Ronnie S. Samuels, and Dana L. Samuels; one sister-in-law, Terry K. Samuels; one niece, Natalie C. Samuels; two nephews, Richard...

Joyce Vassar Moon

Joyce Vassar Moon

Sep 30, 2017

Joyce Vassar Moon, age 82, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Shannon M. Stanley (Butch) of Charlotte C. H., Audrey M. Tuck (Mickey) of Keysville; one son, Charlie Donald Moon (Michelle) of Charlotte C. H.; two grandsons, Daniel Styers, Jerry Lee Moon; one granddaughter, Gina Stanley Newcomb (Larry); three...

James E. Emerick “Jimmy”

James E. Emerick “Jimmy”

Sep 18, 2017

James E. Emerick, “Jimmy,” of Keysville went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born in Annapolis, MD on April 5, 1939. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia L. Emerick; his son, James Randel Emerick (Catherine) of Virginia Beach; three daughters:  Susie Buchanan (Darin) of Orlando, FL , Windy Cantrell...

Mary Geraldine Tucker Moore “Gerry”

Mary Geraldine Tucker Moore “Gerry”

Sep 8, 2017

Mary Geraldine Tucker Moore, “Gerry” age 85, of Keysville, VA, died September 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, William “Billy” Moore of Keysville, VA. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Buchanan of Chester, VA and Sheila Dunaway of Keysville, VA, sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Marvin Hines of Nathalie, VA, sister, Lucille Johnson of Baltimore,...

Robin Leigh Richardson

Robin Leigh Richardson

Aug 30, 2017

Robin Leigh Richardson, age 46, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Lillie Kathryn Seamster; two sisters, Jean Camacho, and Kathryn Lara; four brothers, Steve Richardson, Dennis Richardson, Ronald Davis, and Randy Davis; two aunts, Myrtle Guill and Gracie Wilmoth; two uncles, Bradley Seamster and Raymond Seamster; two...

Lois Irene Rickmond

Lois Irene Rickmond

Aug 25, 2017

Lois Irene Rickmond, age 71, of Saxe, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Hughes (Henry), Kathy Mann (Jack); one son, William “Peewee” Rickmond (Stacie); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Martin; and one sister, Helen Wilson.  Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Bill...

Ray Bernard Wardell

Ray Bernard Wardell

Aug 15, 2017

Ray Bernard Wardell, age 73, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was a member of Trinity Gospel Church.  Ray was born on October 19, 1943, in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Pearl and Lefferson Wardell.  He was an avid hunter for most of his life.  Ray loved carpentry and worked...

Betty Sue Loflin

Betty Sue Loflin

Aug 14, 2017

Betty Sue Loflin, age 58, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home.

She is survived by her faithful campion, Homer Crouch; six children, Allen Loflin, Jr., Wendy Leffel, Jesse Loflin, Shannon Loflin, Dallas Crouch, and Bart Crouch; two brothers, Andy Johnson and Junior Johnson. Betty was preceded in death by her...

Shirley Daniel Trent

Shirley Daniel Trent

Aug 11, 2017

Shirley Daniel Trent, age 62, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband, James Irvin Trent; two brothers, Michael C. Daniel of Victoria, and Roger L. Daniel of Randolph; two sisters, Patricia D. Newcomb of Skipwith, and Sandra L. Daniel of Clarksville.

A graveside service will be held at...