Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State

Randall Odell Parsons
Apr 26, 2017
Randall Odell Parsons, 57 of Randolph, Va. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Randall is survived by his wife of 34 years Debbie Brown Parsons; his children, Randall Chase Parsons and Jesse Parsons Perrone Dana. Randall is also survived by his father, Edward Eugene Parsons, mother, Lorena St. John...

Mildred Harris Hensley
Apr 25, 2017
Mildred Harris Hensley, age 85, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hensley; and a son, Elbert Ray Hensley. Mildred is survived by four children, James Barbara Hensley, Thomas Marie Hensley, Betty Richard Keen, and Barbara Howard D’Allesandro; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Hensley; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-five Great-grandchildren; and...

Clifton O Wallace Sr.
Apr 24, 2017
Clifton 0. Wallace Sr. died on April 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite D. Wallace nee Dagenhart; devoted father of Dolores Anne Perry, Clifton O. Wallace, Jr. and his wife Nancye, and the late David H. Wallace; dear brother of Bertha Carter, dear uncle of F.E. Carter; loving grandfather of Keith and Kurt Wallace, Danielle Kulp, James...

Rhesa Joel Hicks
Apr 23, 2017
Rhesa Joel Hicks, age 84, of Keysville, VA, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, N. A. and Mary Hicks; five brothers, Billy Ray Hicks, Lonnie B. Hicks, Willie T. Hicks, Bennie L. Hicks, and Lenwood N. Hicks; and a sister-in-law, Doris J. Hicks. Rhesa is survived by his wife of sixty-three...

Opal Lee Jones Paulette
Apr 20, 2017
Opal Lee Jones Paulette of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on April 20, 2017. She was born in Galax, Virginia, on December 17, 1939, to the late Homer W. and Helen B. Jones. Opal moved to Charlotte Court House, Virginia, as a teenager where she attended Randolph-Henry High School and graduated from Mayfair Beauty College. She married Andra Wallace Paulette...

Lois Morgan Lacks
Apr 18, 2017
Lois Morgan Lacks, 90, of Saxe, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman F. Lacks, sons, Johnny Baker and Dewey Lacks. Lois was a member of Emmanuel Bible Church. She is survived by two sons, Donald Lacks Brenda, Dennis Lacks JoAnn; and a daughter, Tennie...
William George Childs
Apr 8, 2017
Browning-Duffer Funeral Home
110 H Street Keysville, VA US 23947
Keysville info@browningduffer.comWilliam George Childs, age 76, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Edith G. Childs; four daughters, Julia Raab, Lou Pearn, Julie Johnson, and Kathleen Whitlow; two sons, William Childs, Jr. and Russell Childs; thirteen...

William George Childs
Apr 8, 2017
William George Childs, age 76, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Edith G. Childs; four daughters, Julia Raab, Lou Pearn, Julie Johnson, and Kathleen Whitlow; two sons, William Childs, Jr. and Russell Childs; thirteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. William is preceded in death by a son, Patrick Childs....

Patricia Ann Lobianco
Apr 5, 2017
Patricia Ann LoBianco, age 53 of Keysville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2017. She was a loving mother, wife and sister. She is survived by her son, Brian Ticson of MD; her husband, Salvatore LoBianco of Keysville, VA; and sisters , Theresa Dettmar of NC, Lynne Sebring of NC, and Alison Gibardi of NJ. She was preceded...
Patricia Ann Lobianco
Apr 5, 2017
Patricia Ann LoBianco, age 53 of Keysville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2017. She was a loving mother, wife and sister. She is survived by her son, Brian Ticson of MD; her husband, Salvatore LoBianco of Keysville, VA; and sisters , Theresa Dettmar of NC, Lynne Sebring of NC, and Alison Gibardi of NJ. She was preceded...

Shirley Alice Shipp
Apr 1, 2017
Shirley Shipp died in her home on April 1, 2017. Barbara Lacks called Shirley in the afternoon to check on her and during the conversation Shirley explained that she was having trouble breathing. Barbara came as fast as she could. When Barbara arrived at Shirley’s home she found that she had already passed. She died in the same room...

Richard Garnett White Sr.
Mar 27, 2017
Richard G. White, Sr., age 82 of Keysville, VA passed away March 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Frances E. White, a son; Richard G. White, Jr.; numerous nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, A.C. White, Sr. and Pearl M. White; three brothers, A.C. White, Jr., Bernice White, Kenneth White; and two...

Georgia Anne Styers
Mar 25, 2017
Georgia Anne Styers, 55, of Drakes Branch went peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on March 25, 2017. Georgia was a devoted LPN spending her career offering personalized care throughout a variety of nursing homes in Southside Virginia. She loved animals, walks in the country and fishing. Georgia was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and...

Andrea Lou Garrett
Mar 23, 2017
Andrea Lou Garrett of Farmville, VA, was born on January 28, 1947, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Bert C. and Frances Throckmorton Swalley. Andrea is survived by her husband of forty-three years, Floyd L. Garrett; two daughters, Lori Garrett Davis and husband Robert...

Barbara Ann Panzino
Mar 20, 2017
Barbara Ann Panzino, age 65, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed peacefully at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was a native of New Jersey. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Panzino Sr. and Helen Panzino; and a brother, Frank Panzino, Jr. She is survived by a brother, Mike Panzino of New Jersey; and a...

Bessie Mae Watson
Mar 18, 2017
Bessie Mae Watson, age 86, of Keysville, VA went to join her heavenly family on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Allen Watson, Sr.; a daughter, Margaret Watson; and a son, Joseph Allen Watson, Jr. Bessie is survived by a son, John Allen Watson Earline; three daughters, Virginia Carwile Curtis, Connie Diane...

Michael Charles Yarosh
Mar 18, 2017
Michael Charles Yarosh born July 16, 1978 in Baltimore Maryland, departed this life on March 18, 2017 in South Boston, VA after a long fight with heart disease. He is the son of Theresa and Bud Preston of Brookneal, VA. Mike also leaves behind a brother, Fred Yarosh of Mt. Pocono, PA; a grandfather, Michael A. Kizis of Brookneal,...

Fannie Lois Barnes
Mar 16, 2017
Fannie Lois Barnes, age 78, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack T. Barnes; her parents, George and Mattie Taylor; and twelve siblings. She is survived by her son, Mack Daniel Barnes and wife, Jeanie; her daughter, Debra Barnes LeGrand and husband, Harold; two...

Jack Alan Baker
Mar 12, 2017
Jack A. Baker, age 78 of Abilene, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Annie Baker; and a brother, Edwin N. Baker. Jack is survived by four sisters, Peggy East Cecil, Doris Jones, Margaret Jenkins, and Nancy Fowler; three brothers, Russell P. Baker, Jr., Roy C. Baker Faye,...

Jack Randall Shook
Mar 10, 2017
It is with deep, and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Jack Randall Shook, who passed on March 10th, at his home in Keysville, Virginia after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Jack was born in Keysville, Virginia in 1939. He served in the Air Force and while stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, met his...