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;...

Frederick Phillip Kampf

Jun 21, 2017

Frederick Phillip Kampf, age 80, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Kampf; four daughters, Dawn, Dianna, Bonnie, and Kristine Quicksall; one son, Frederick Kampf, II; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Shaffer; and one brother, Kenneth Kampf both of Texas.

A memorial service...

Doris Holt Claybrook

May 18, 2017

Doris Holt Claybrook died peacefully with the grace and dignity with which she lived on May 18, 2017. She was born on March 9, 1934, to the late Cecil M. Holt and Helen M. Holt. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Leland A. Claybrook, and a brother, Glen Holt. Doris graduated from William Campbell High School,...

Helen Denton Garnett

May 16, 2017

Helen Denton Garnett, age 86, of Drakes Branch, VA went home to be with her Lord May 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirk W. Garnett. Helen is survived by her four children, Sherry Pugh and husband Danny, Douglas Garnett and wife Julie, Levita Lehman and husband Ric, Darryl Garnett and wife Natalie; seven grandchildren...

Susan Maxine Adams Burton

May 16, 2017

Susan Maxine Adams Burton, age 38, of Scottsburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Allen D. Burton, Sr.; two daughters, Alexis Burton and Jessica Burton; her mother, Maxine Yates; her father, Hugh Adams; one brother, Thomas Yates Laurie; three aunts, Rhonda Hartley Al, Wanda Kaye Yates, and Angie Bentley Bobby; one...

Phyllis Diane Bennett

May 6, 2017

Phyllis Diane Bennett, age 70, of Keysville, VA passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Walter A. Bennett; two sons, Michael Hankinson Vickie, Walter A. Bennett, Jr. Tammie; two daughters, Suzanne H. Shook Jeff, Elaine Marie Scott Ray; ten grandchildren, Jessica, Steven, Shannon, Tara, Stephanie, Saity, Autumn, Austin, Marie and Stephen. Phyllis loved spending...

Clarence Terry Schmidt

Apr 28, 2017

Clarence Terry Schmidt, 98, of Keysville, VA, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, April 28, 2017. Born March 4, 1919, he was the second of five children born to the late George and Annie Schmidt of Rice, VA. Clarence was a member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church with 28 years perfect attendance. He is survived by...