Sep 22, 2016

Martha D. Hammock, age 89, departed this life on September 22, 2016. She was the oldest daughter of the late T. Malcolm and Helen F. Dix. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty-four years, Robert M. Hammock, Jr., and survived by her son, Steven W. Hammock. She was an office clerk at Virginia Crafts in Keysville, VA, for...

Sep 18, 2016

Newton Graham Seamster, Sr., age 87, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Warren Seamster, and Graham Seamster; three daughters, Diane Hazelwood Sterling, Leonie Lloyd William and Shirley Hudson Jamie; eight grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Mae Seamster, and...

Sep 15, 2016

Guy Douglas Wilkins, 88, of Meherrin, VA died on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born in Central City, KY on November 15, 1927 to Guy W. and Flonnie Louise Wilkins. Doug leaves behind a loving wife, Mary; a daughter, Catherine L. Tatem and her husband, John; two grandchildren, Cheryl and Michael; and two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Austin. He...

Sep 5, 2016

Deborah Osborne “Debbie” Jones, age 63, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Charlie A. Osborne. Debbie is survived by her husband, of 42 years, James D. “Jimmy” Jones, a son, David Jones, her mother, Dorothy H. Osborne, a sister, Kim Pillow Rodney, three nephews, Dustin Pillow...

Aug 27, 2016

Colton Blake Osborne, 18, of Wylliesburg passed away August 27, 2016. He was born April 30, 1998, to Eddie and Teresa Osborne. Colton is survived by his parents, Eddie and Teresa Osborne. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Dylan Osborne and a niece, Sadie Osborne. Colton is also survived by his grandparents, Eddie and...

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. Phillip Martin Jefferson, age 72, of Charlotte Court House, died on Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Nancy Ellen Hardee Jefferson; son, Michael Phillip Jefferson Chris; step-son, Franklin Hardee McCargo Annette, step-daughters, Lisa McCargo Wilson Timmy, and Tracy McCargo Newton Tony; grandson, Michael Phillip Jefferson Jr.;...

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...