Dec 10, 2014

Joseph “Bert” Bentley, Jr., age 59, of Keysville, VA, passed away at VCU Medical Center on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 after only a short battle with cancer. He is survived by two sons, Joseph “Keith” Bentley of Amelia Court House and Brian Bentley of Fairfax; two sisters, Dale Amos of Keysville and Rita Overby of Keysville; and one grandson,...

Dec 9, 2014

Kathleen Hamlet Jackson, age 58, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was a Member Service Specialist at Charlotte County Farm Bureau Insurance Company for thirty-one years. Kathleen is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Jackson Varner; a grandson, Jackson Dean Varner; a sister, Jennifer Hamlet Glossop and her husband, Gregory; a brother, Eddie...

Dec 8, 2014

Wanda Mann Kelley, age 53, of Drakes Branch, VA, departed life Monday, December 8, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Charles Thomas Kelley; son, James Thomas Kelley of the home; daughter, Nicole Thrash of Bracey; three sisters, Della Duffie of Charlotte Court House, Josephine Lawrence Shores of Drakes Branch, Nancy Tommy...

Nov 27, 2014

Beloved First Son, Gage Scott Hall, shared his innocence with the world on November 27, 2014 for a short time in Jacksonville, FL. He left the loving arms of his family for the warm embrace of God shortly thereafter. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Nikki Hall; his paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Randy Hall; his maternal grandparents,...

Nov 21, 2014

Arlene Jeanette White Newcomb, 85, of Keysville passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Brookneal, surrounded by family. Arlene was born August 27, 1929, daughter of the late Caswell Columbus White and the late Cozie Livingston White. She is survived by two grandsons, Keith White and wife, Kimberly of Meherrin, Lawrence White and wife,...

Nov 20, 2014

Durwood William Ramsey, age 89, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. He is survived by two sons, Kyle Ramsey and wife, Dot, Stanford Ramsey and wife, Lila; two grandchildren, Derek and Heather Ramsey; and three great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Anita DeJarnette of Glayds. Durwood was preceded in death by his wife Julia English...

Nov 11, 2014

Lisbeth Rugen Walker, 67, retired employee of Stanley Land & Lumber, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth & Vernon Rugen of Cedar Falls, Iowa. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Philip Walker of...

Nov 3, 2014

Verna Mae Trent Tharpe, age 91, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2014, at Halifax Regional Hospital with family by her side. She was the wife of the late Hunter M. Tharpe. Verna is survived by her son, Paul M. Tharpe of Wylliesburg, and his fiancée, Darlene Cisco of Saxe, two daughters, Nancy L. Tharpe...

Nov 2, 2014

Jean Loretta Amos Haag, daughter of the late Bennie Wade Amos and Ila Willard Reynolds, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014, at the age of 80. Born in Ontario, Virginia, Jean was the tenth of fifteen children. In 1956, she married the love of her life, Earl Keller Haag, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1982. Together...

Oct 30, 2014

Mabel Gee Hanks, age 96, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was the widow of Ervin Hanks She is survived by a daughter, Frances Anderson; three sons, Ray Hanks June, Leonard Hanks Wanda, and Roger Hanks; five grandchildren, Keith Anderson, Sharon Fox, Eric Hanks, Adam Hanks, and Tricia Stocks; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruby...

Oct 29, 2014

Katherine Anderson Ferrell, 93, of Crawfordville, FL, formerly of Midlothian, VA passed away in her home on October 29, 2014. Katherine is the beloved wife of the late Calvin D. Ferrell, Sr. She is survived by her son, Calvin D. Ferrell, Jr.; two daughters, Judy Boogher, Jane F. Pugh and a devoted son in law, Rick Pugh; nine grandchildren;...

Oct 11, 2014

Howard “Red” Dwight Johnson, 77, of Meherrin, VA, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was the son of late Leonard Lee and Flossie Mae Queen Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary K. Johnson, son Derek K Johnson, granddaughter Tiffany Marie Johnson, twin brother Dewell Johnson, and sister Naomi Childress. Red was a welder and...

Oct 5, 2014

Frances Lucille Eudailey Currin, age 98, of Keysville, VA went home tobe with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Carlyle Currin, Sr. She is survived by her three sons, Earl C. Currin, Jr. “Cookie”, Gerald Currin Patsy, Ronnie Currin Beverly; ten grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

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Oct 1, 2014

Virginia Price Waller was an educator in the public schools in Virginia and North Carolina. She taught and inspired many young people. She entered into eternal peace to be with the Lord on October 1, 2014, in Midlothian, Virginia. Mrs. Waller was the widow of Charles Curtis Waller who died April 7, 2005 after 56 years of marriage. Mrs....

Sep 28, 2014

Christina P. Petersen, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born in New Jersey. Christina is preceded in death by her husband, George Petersen. She is survived by her sisters, Joan Dombroski, Andra Palendrano, and Barbra Brower, all of New Jersey; her brother, Dean Edward and Jennifer Steppe of Virginia; two children, Gail and her husband...

Sep 22, 2014

Preston Kelly Locke, age 85, of Phenix, VA, left this Earth to join his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 22, 2014. He is survived by one daughter, Kathy Bryant Ivan; five grandchildren, Bobby Bryant Krystal, Scott Bryant Shawna, Caitlin Bryant, Ashli Reeves Ernie, and Brandon Gwaltney; four great-grandchildren, Aiden, Kinley, Breanna Bryant, and Maddox Reeves; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Sep 22, 2014

Harvey Bernard Royster, age 89 of Drakes Branch, VA passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife Estelle C. Royster; three children, Ronnie Royster Ellen, Lynn Royster Janet, and Jewel Harris; ten grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 in the Lebanon United Methodist Church,...

Aug 29, 2014

Mr. Johnnie James Jones, Jr., 59, of Saxe, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 29, 2014. He was born February 4, 1955, in Bowmanville Ontario, Canada, to Nannie Lou Jones of Red Oak, and the late James Jones. Johnnie is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debbie Scruggs Jones; one son, Johnnie James Jones III Shawn...

Aug 28, 2014

Betty Pierce Rudder, age 82, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was the daughter of the late William I. and Lillie Brooks Pierce. She is survived by her son, Wayne Rudder and wife, Dianne of Phenix, VA; three grandchildren, Amanda Letterman and husband, Dale; Lauren Rudder and Fiancé, Kent all of Phenix, VA; Matthew...

Aug 25, 2014

Mary “Titlee” Palmer Townsend, age 93, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. She is survived by a son, John Randall Townsend; two daughters, Gloria Hanks Franklin; and Joyce Martin Wayne all of Keysville, VA; a sister, Geraldine Bailey Frank of Keysville, VA; five grandchildren, Heather Russo Steve of Midlothian, VA, Gail Clark Eric of Fort...