Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Richard Forrest Scott “Scotty”
Aug 10, 2017
Richard Forrest Scott, “Scotty,” age 88, of Charlotte C.H., VA, died peacefully at home on August 10, 2017. He was born July 8, 1929, in Greensboro, NC, to the late Roland Scott and Bessie Tennison. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Laporte and Sue Bryan. He is survived by his wife...
Margaret Rickman Wilkerson
Aug 9, 2017
Margaret R. Wilkerson, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully with the grace and dignity with which she lived on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Margaret was born on June 27, 1927, to the late Sallie Bett and Luther James Rickman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin O. Wilkerson; sisters, Dorothy Bradsher and Alice Murray; and...

Robert Ozias Goff
Aug 6, 2017
Goff, Robert Ozias, age 95, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on August 6, 2017. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 22, 1921, he was the son of the late William L. and Mabel Humphries Goff. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years, Blair Parsons Goff; his sister, Bernice Stephens; and brother, William...

James Shawn Lindsey
Aug 1, 2017
James Shawn Lindsey, 41, passed away on August 1, 2017. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, on March 27, 1976. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bailey Lindsey; and infant son, James Christian Lindsey. He is survived by his wife, Onna; and four children, Amelia Lea, Peyton Marie, Bailee Ann Lindsey, and Corey McFadden; his...
Melvin Troy Knott Ii
Aug 1, 2017
Melvin “Troy” Knott II, 49, of Rough Creek Va, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2017. He was born on August 7, 1967 to Melvin T. and Louise Baldwin Knott. He was a 1985 graduate of Randolph Henry High School and a lifetime member of Rough Creek Presbyterian Church.
He loved spending time with family and friends and...

Frances Wilson Royster
Jul 31, 2017
Frances Wilson Royster, age 86, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Wade Royster; two daughters, Joyce Royster Buchanan and Joan Royster Davenport; three grandchildren, Joseph Davenport, Stephen Davenport, and Christopher Osborne; six great-grandchildren, Alan Davenport, Luke Davenport, Angel Davenport Dahowski, Stephanie Davenport, Rachel Davenport, and Faith...

Mildred Dix Foster
Jul 22, 2017
Mildred Dix Foster, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Reginald Foster.
She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Dunnaway (David), Janette Odom (Johnny), Jackie Nelson (Bobby), and JoAnn Bruce (Eric); seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service...

George “Jiggs” Avner Adams
Jul 18, 2017
George A. “Jiggs” Adams, 85, of 657 Colemans Ferry Road, Saxe, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy T. Adams; sons, Terry Ray Adams (Jeanne) of Chase City and G. Malcolm Adams of Keysville; daughters, Mitzi A. Palmer (Ray) of Saxe, and Susan J. Adams of...

John Harlen Taylor
Jul 11, 2017
John Harlen Taylor, 59 of Keysville, VA suddenly passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Born January 12, 1958, Johnny grew up in Green Bay, VA with his parents Tom and Rebecca Barton and seven siblings. He is survived by two brothers; Dennis Barton of Keysville, and Ted Barton of Green Bay, and two sisters; Malissa Barton and husband Kyle...
Eva Mae Benton Wilmoth
Jul 5, 2017
Eva Mae Benton Wilmoth, 91, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on July 4, 2017. She was born on November 11, 1925, in Mecklenburg County, to the late William and Bertha Benton. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Wilmoth, son, Woodrow Wilmoth, and grandson, Phillip Wilmoth. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Cook (Bruce) of Madison...

Ssgt. Justin Raymond Wilmer
Jul 4, 2017
SSgt. Justin Raymond Wilmer, age 33, of Keysville, VA passed away on July 4, 2017. Born to David E. Wilmer and Ginger Marker Ward. Justin was also love by two step-parents Hope Wilmer and Robert Ward. He was in the Army National Guard where he proudly served his country. Justin was a SSgt while working at Blackstone, VA as...
Ella Mae Dix Eggleston
Jul 1, 2017
Ella Mae Dix Eggleston, 92, formerly of Keysville, VA; born October 14, 1924, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Radford Health & Rehab in Radford, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonza and Rosa West Dix; two brothers Ed and Ernest Dix; a sister, Alice Dix Rutledge; and the...
Joshua Paul Smith
Jun 24, 2017
Joshua Paul Smith, formerly of Keysville, passed from this life on June 24, 2017 at the age of 32. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Melba J. Smith and Tina Maselli.
Josh, or “Moose” as many knew him, is survived by his parents, Rev. Ted and Sylvia Maselli Smith of Keysville; two siblings, Benjamin Smith...

Joyce Louise Trinneer
Jun 21, 2017
Joyce Louise Trinneer, age 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Trinneer, Sr. Joyce is survived by two children, Dianna Smith and her husband, Charles; Richard Trinneer, Jr. and his wife, Marie; four grandchildren, Brianna Smith, Charles Smith, II, Christina Smith, and Melissa Matrese;...