Aug 18, 2016

James Ray Jones, age 80, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 18. 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Elsie R. Jones; a brother, Ryland A. Jones, and a sister-in-law, Margaret B. Jones. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Brenda V. Jones; brother-in-law, Wayne Vaughan and wife, Linda;...

Aug 4, 2016

James Douglas “Jimmy” Holt, age 72, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Dickerson Holt; two sons, Timothy Holt Rhonda; Chris Holt Cindy; five grandchildren, Ashley, Gabe, Chance, Casey, Carly; two brothers, Samuel Wayne Holt, Ron Canada Barbara; two sisters, Brenda...

Aug 1, 2016

Kathy Charlene Scott, age 65 of Saxe, VA passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. She is survived by five sons, Charles E. and Sherrie C. Dickerson of Powhatan, David L. and Brenda Dickerson of Saxe, Brian Keith and Meredith Paige Dickerson of Chesterfield, Carroll F. and Tara Lynn Dickerson of Charlotte Court House, James R. and Angela C....

Aug 1, 2016

Juanita Tharpe Hamlett departed this earthly life on August 1, 2016. Affectionately known as “Nita”, she was born on October 11, 1934, the eldest daughter of Charlie Marion and Eleanor Tharpe. Nita served her community in the capacity of Mayor of Drakes Branch from 1986-2002 and served on the Town Council from 2002-2014. Nita was predeceased by her husband,...

Aug 1, 2016

Elizabeth Louise Allen Barksdale, age 96, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home in Keysville, VA. Born April 30, 1920, in Prince Edward County, she was the daughter of the late Bert Walker Allen and Mary Hillsman Allen. Louise served her country as an Air Control Commander in the United States Air Force and later worked for...

Jul 11, 2016

Howard Ernie Pyle Sr., age 71, of Meherrin, VA passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Annie Prince Pyle, his daughter, Patricia Berkeley Beaver and son, Ernie Pyle Jr fiancée Tammy, 3 grandchildren, Trey Sally, Erin fiancé JR and Alan and 2 great- granddaughters, Harper and Teagan.

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Jul 8, 2016

Mary Ann Mason, age 73, of Saxe, VA passed away, Friday, July 8, 2016. She is survived by two sons, Mack Mann Judy, Jack Mann Kathy, a daughter, Mary Bailey Johnny; twelve grandchildren, Robbie, Kelly, Clint, Ashley, Jamye, Holly, Terra, Crystal, Bubba, Heather, Aidan, Caleb; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Mason...

Jun 30, 2016

On the morning of June 30, 2016, at Lynchburg General Hospital, God sent his Angels to bring his daughter, Dorothy Whirley Reed home. Surrounded by her family, Dorothy quietly said goodbye and answered God’s call. She was born in Keysville, VA on July 27, 1945, to the late Edward and Rosa Whirley. She joined the Friendship Baptist Church at...

Jun 30, 2016

John Hind, Jr., age 81, of Keysville, VA passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Mary Hind, two sons, Steven John Hind, Sr. of Florida, John Hind III of Keysville, VA, a daughter, Diane Brown of New Jersey; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. John was a Army Veteran of the Korean...

Jun 25, 2016

MEDLEY, Garfield Linwood Shorty, 75, of Keysville, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 25th, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Medley and survived by his daughter, Tammy Foster Bruce; son, Tommy Medley Rita; brothers, Frank Betty and John Medley; sister, Pat Graham; six grandchildren, Sarah Landon, Tommy TJ, Taylor, Tyler,...

Jun 12, 2016

ELIZABETH “Betty Boop” SCALES CLAY SHEPHEARD JEMINEZ, 80, of Charlotte Court House, VA went to be with her Lord on Sunday June 12th 2016 while playing her favorite song at Buffalo Presbyterian Church. She was the loving wife of Genaro Flores Jeminez. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Wilford Merle Shepheard, father, Harry L. Clay senior...

Jun 2, 2016

Anne B. Kunath, age 84, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Kunath, Sr.; one brother, W. H. “Sammy” Bigger; and one sister, Betty Echols. Anne B. is survived by three children, Charles Kunath, Jr., and his wife, Jeanie, Lynda K. Brooks and her husband,...

May 31, 2016

Betty Lou Bundy, 83, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Betty was born on February 25, 1933, in Cumberland, MD, and she was the baby of twelve children, born to the late Arthur and Lelia Christman. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessie Lee Bundy. She is survived by a son,...

May 25, 2016

James Carlton “Jimmie” Andrews, age 85, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Randy and his wife, Debra as well as Carlton and his wife, Shannon; daughter-in-law, Sheila and seven grandchildren, Blair and husband, Brandon, Brad, Lauren, Patrick, Mason and wife, Tia, Austin and Zach. He was preceded in...

May 23, 2016

Robert Albert Napier, Sr., age 80, of Saxe, VA, departed from his earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven on May 23, 2016. He was proud to have served his country in the Army and was an instrumental part in starting AA in this area. Robert retired from B & W after 38 years, as an engineer, but...

May 23, 2016

Daniel “Dan” Dixon Jackson, age 79, of Wylliesburg, VA, went to his heavenly home peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was born in Chase City, VA, on January 13, 1937. Dan proudly served his community with a career in law enforcement. He also joined and served as a Masonic member for many years, having received his fifty year...

May 19, 2016

Douglas Littell “Tell” Hancock born on August 30, 1928, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2016, after a courageous battle with renal failure. He was preceded in death by his parents Hunter Marshall and Emma DeFord Hancock; his brother, Marshall DeFord Hancock; an infant daughter, Judith Maxine Hancock; and an infant son, James Walter Hancock....

May 16, 2016

Dorothy Ann Newcomb, age 55, of Saxe, VA passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. She is survived by her mother, Gracie Ann Scott, husband, Roy Martin; two daughters, Crystal Newcomb and Jessica Martin; a son, Christopher Martin; five grandchildren and a sister, Shelby Faye Crews. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home from 7 to...

May 9, 2016

Clarence “Teen” Shook, age 96, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at his home. He is survived by his son-in-law, Ennis Jones; two grandsons; Eddie Jones Shawna, Chris Jones Kim;six great-grandchildren, Tristan, Alexis, Taylor, Peter, Carrie, and Noah. “Teen” was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rutledge Shook, and his daughter, Nancy Carol Jones....

May 7, 2016

George E. Ingram, BMCM, BSN, Ret. went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Mr. Ingram had been a resident of Lunenburg County, VA for the past 27 years after retiring from the U. S. Navy after a 40 year career. He had served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War and various other foreign...