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Herbert Craig Chumney
Mar 4, 2017
Herbert Craig Chumney, age 80, departed this world for heaven on March 4, 2017, after a lengthy illness with Multiple Sclerosis. He was affectionately called “Craggier” by his sisters and loved ones. Mr. Chumney was born on November 5, 1936 in Lunenburg County, Virginia with parents, Ernest Craig Chumney and Eunice Mae Chumney. Craig mourned the loss of his...
Joyce Newcomb Smith
Feb 21, 2017
Joyce Newcomb Smith, 72, of Phenix passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was the devoted wife of the late Nelson Ray Smith. Joyce was born in Charlotte County on May 10, 1944, daughter of the late Albert and Violet Newcomb. She was a member of Phenix Methodist Church and Childrey Baptist Church. She retired from General Electric...
Arnold Lawson, Jr.
Feb 10, 2017
Arnold Lawson, Jr. born October 24, 1932 in Beckley, West Virginia passed away on February 10, 2017 after a long battle with Advanced COPD and many other health issues. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Lawson. Arnold is survived by his loving sons, Tom Lawson and Samuel Lawson Terri; and five grandchildren. Arnold loved to...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Francis Crews
Feb 10, 2017
Jacqueline “Jackie” Francis Crews, age 56, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Jackie is survived by her husband, Wayne L. Crews; two daughters, Barbara Crews Murray and husband Alex, Brandee Faye Crews; one sister, Vickey F. Thompson and husband Wayne; one niece, Stacey Owens and husband Josh; and one great-nephew, Cory Glass. She was preceded...
Brenda Gale Nance
Feb 3, 2017
Brenda Gale Nance, beloved wife and mother, was born on Jan. 1, 1944 in Knoxville, TN and entered Heaven on Feb. 3, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. An amazing mother, wife, Nana, and friend, Brenda was known for her kindness, loving nature, wicked sense of humor, and generosity toward others. She was an outstanding cook and was famous for...
Susan Mccullar Myers
Feb 2, 2017
Susan McCullar Myers, 56, of Brookneal, Virginia went to heaven on February 2, 2017. She was married to her best friend and partner in life, Frank Myers. Born September 22, 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia to her loving parents, Kenneth and Martha McCullar. She leaves behind three beautiful children, James J.P. and Jerald Price, and Samantha Myers her “mini-me” as...
Gracie Edwards Newcomb
Jan 26, 2017
Gracie Edwards Newcomb, age 62, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Gracie is survived by her mother, Gracie Martin Tharpe; her husband, Ronald O. Newcomb; three daughters, Crystal Jones Yeatts, Amber Jones Martin, Tiffany Jones Francisco; one son, Andrew Elton Jones; six grandchildren, Abigail Martin, Peyton Yeatts, Madalyn Martin, Parker Jones, Lily Jones, and...
Margie Duffer Adams
Jan 20, 2017
Margie Duffer Adams, age 80, of Chase City, VA, formerly of Charlotte C. H., VA, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H. Adams; and her parents, Ernest and Ann Duffer. Margie is survived by two sons, Michael Adams and wife Rhonda, Christopher Mitchell “Mitch” Adams and wife Delores; six...
Adaline Belle & Aubrey Michael Church
Jan 15, 2017
Adaline Belle and Aubrey Michael passed peacefully in their Mommy and Daddy’s arms on January 15, 2017. Adaline weighed 15 ounces and was 10 ½ inches long. Aubrey weighed 1 pound and was 11 inches long. They are survived by their parents, Sam and Alice Church; paternal grandparents, Michael and Audrey Church; maternal grandparents, Michael Forester and Debbie Forester;...
Tom Bruce Barton
Jan 13, 2017
Tom Bruce Barton, age 81, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1935, in Green Bay, VA, to George and Mary Barton. Tom was a kind, loving, easy going, honest man, who never met a stranger. He loved watching baseball and spending time with his family and friends. Tom...
James Henry “Bee” Whirley Sr.
Jan 7, 2017
James Henry “Bee” Whirley, Sr., age 78, of Keysville, VA, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward M. and Rosa Mae Whirley; and his sister, Dorothy W. Reed. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frieda T. Whirley of the home; daughter, Carolyn W. Rhodes-Burnett...
Joan Audray Surko
Jan 6, 2017
Joan Audray Surko, age 84, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Veronica A. Surko. She is survived by her husband, Edward W. Surko, Sr.; a daughter, Leslie Kennedy; a son, Edward W. Surko, Jr.; and eleven grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday,...
Sandra Grissom Blount
Jan 5, 2017
Sandra G. Blount, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away on January 5, 2017 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Geneva Grissom. Sandra is survived by her husband of 48 years, Marcus Blount; children, Sheila Stapleton Jeff and Mark Blount Amanda; and grandchildren, Leigh Ann and Ian Stapleton, and...
Garland Carter Thomas
Jan 4, 2017
Garland Carter Thomas, age 84, of Charlotte C. H., VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eustace Thomas Sr., and Leonora Carter Thomas; one brother, William Eustace Thomas Jr.; one granddaughter, Laurie Ann Holt; and one grandson, Tucker Holt. Garland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty...
Dorothy Reamey Dixon
Jan 4, 2017
Dorothy Reamey Dixon, age 84, of Charlotte C. H., VA, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Carrie Carter Reamey; a daughter, Hilda Thompson; a grandson, Scott Carter; her identical twin sister, Mary Stanley; a sister, Jane Mottley; and a brother, Calvin Reamey. Dorothy is survived by a son,...
Marie Parsons Jackson
Dec 29, 2016
Marie Parsons Jackson, age 89, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Marie was preceded in death by her two husbands, Clarence Jackson and Robert Kirby; her parents, two sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Charles Hancock; her loving friends and caregivers, Rev. Parkis & Pat Mullins;...
M Rhea Blankenship Johnson
Dec 28, 2016
Mrs. M. Rhea Blankenship Johnson, “Mama Rhea” went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born on August 31, 1923, in Wythe County, VA. “Mama Rhea” is predeceased by her husband, Rev. Argle Johnson, and daughter, Deborah Johnson Vassar. She is survived by daughters, Wanda J. Bowen Bobby of Farmville and Sandy J....
Odelle Archer Robertson Sr.
Dec 28, 2016
ROBERTSON, Mr. Odelle Archer, Sr., age 99, of Kenbridge, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, George C. and Mary Hill Robertson; his wife, Martha Morton Robertson; two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by four children, Odelle Robertson Jr., Catherine Barnett Pastor Morris Barnett,...
Bernice Hamlett Sprinkle
Dec 25, 2016
Bernice Hamlett Sprinkle, age 91, of Pamplin, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis B. Sprinkle; and four sons, John Sprinkle, Phillip Sprinkle, Terry Sprinkle, and Stephen Sprinkle. Bernice is survived by three daughters, Ann Carr Lee, Patty Miller Jeff, and Katie Hamlett Kenneth; one son, Richard Sprinkle; eleven...
Virginia Ferrell Newcomb
Dec 23, 2016
Virginia Ferrell Newcomb, 94, of Saxe, Virginia, lived with her daughter in Richmond, Virginia, passed away on December 23, 2016. Virginia is the wife of the late Paul Newcomb. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Garrett, one granddaughter, Wendy Henderson, and one great grandson Bryce Henderson. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 27,...
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