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,...

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;...

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....

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,...

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...

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,...

Dec 14, 2016

Charlotte Scott “Nanny Chick” Barker, age 67, of Saxe, VA, entered into eternal bliss on December 14, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. Charlotte was born to Henry and Eva Scott in Saxe, VA, on September 3, 1949. She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Dewey M. Barker; four children, Dewey L. Barker Becky of...

Dec 13, 2016

Draper Gouge Heaton, age 95, went to her heavenly home on December 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Robert T. Gouge, Sr. and Kansas Shortridge Gouge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Heaton; a sister, Dorothy Gouge Brewer, and stepmother, Emma Greer Gouge. Survivors are her daughter, Dorothy...

Dec 3, 2016

James Edward Stanley, Sr., age 84, of Charlotte Court House, VA died December 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary R. Stanley. Ed is survived by a daughter, Mary Helen Freeze; a son, James Edward Stanley, Jr.; three grandchildren, Gina Newcomb, Jennifer Freeze and Brian Freeze; and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will...

Nov 20, 2016

Frances King Rickmond, age 88, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil B. Rickmond, Sr.; her parents, Junious Wood and Nellie Jones King; two brothers, Samuel King and Hermon King. Frances is survived by two sons, C. B. Rickmond, Jr., and wife, Juanita of Appomattox, VA, Ted...

Nov 18, 2016

Rose Pennell Thomas, age 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin “Tattoo” Thomas; her parents, Arthur and Ellen Lyles Pennell; brothers, Cleveland Monroe Pennell, and David Pennell; sisters, Beulah Jones and Margaret Nash. Rose is survived by a sister, Polly Tuck; two brothers, Willie Leroy “Bunkie”...

Nov 10, 2016

Ida Pearl Moore, 94, returned to her heavenly home on November 10, 2016, following a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her and gave her peace throughout her life. Pearl was born to the late Frank and Carrie DuVal on October 16, 1922. She was raised in a Christian home with...

Oct 19, 2016

Patsy Eileen Welchons Davidson, age 65, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. She is survived by her son, Robert M. “Robbie” Love and his wife Sheri; two grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Dylan Love; special family members, Steven, Amy, Laci, and Lance Spurlock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Thelma Welchons; her brother,...

Oct 18, 2016

Wilson Reginald “Reggie” Foster, age 71, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He is survived by a sister, Karen Foster Moon Whitlow; a sister-in-law, Juanita Foster; two nephews, Rodney Moon and Robert “Robbie” Foster, Jr; a niece, Annette Clowdis; two great-nephews and two great-nieces. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred and...

Oct 17, 2016

Lucy Elizabeth Eggleston, age 98, of Keysville, VA, Lunenburg County went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was the widow of James M. Eggleston. Lucy is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors that she considered her family. She was a lifelong devoted member of Cool Spring Christian...

Oct 15, 2016

Margaret Hall Martin, 71, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. She was born June 10, 1945, in Charlotte County, daughter of the late Mabel and Ira Hall. Margaret graduated from Randolph-Henry High School. She was a retired Verizon Employee. She is survived by three sisters, Mary Sims and Frances Ward both of Drakes Branch, and Liz...

Oct 13, 2016

Brenda Shook Wilkerson was born on April 11, 1957, and gained her wings on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the Late Ray and Mable Shook. Brenda is survived by her husband of 40 years Dennis Wilkerson whom loved her dearly; her two daughters, Angie Davis Charles of Amelia, and Leslie Wilkerson of Keysville; six grandchildren,...

Oct 13, 2016

Juanita Fulghum, 83, of Charlotte Court House, Va., passed peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was a native of Dublin, GA, but lived the majority of her life in Southside Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Fulghum, and her daughter, Anita Beth Fulghum. Juanita is survived by her daughter and her husband, Rhonda...

Oct 10, 2016

Evelyn Mae Duffie, age 69, of South Boston, VA, formerly of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband, William Hagood “Smokey” Duffie; four sons, Robert Clark Melody, Dwayne Duffie Donna, William Kevin Duffie Amanda, Michael Timothy Duffie Kathy; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2...

Oct 3, 2016

Bessie Mae Tuck Dix, 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Mrs. Dix lived the majority of her life in Lunenburg County, VA, where she and her husband, Jimmy raised their three children. She was a devoted member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Keysville, VA, and worked for West Point Pepperell until her retirement....