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...

Aug 18, 2014

Aldridge, age 63, of Meherrin, VA passed away, Monday, Mary Louise August 18, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Ellen Bowman-Carroll; two brothers, James H. Bolick, Jr., Johnny R. Bolick and wife, Laura Nelson-Bolick; a sister, Eva Marie Edwards; nieces, Crystal Hamby, Angel Smith; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her father, James...

Aug 13, 2014

Mary English Garnett, age 79, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on August 13, 2014, at the Wayland Nursing & Rehab Center in Keysville, VA. She was born on March 4, 1935. She is survived by her son, Thomas Garnett and his wife, Wendy of Drakes Branch, VA; her daughter, Susan Garnett of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren, Kent Garnett,...

Aug 10, 2014

Dorothy Foster Newcomb, age 77, of Saxe, VA passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. She is survived by her children, Janet K. Newcomb of Saxe, VA, Kay N. Moore and husband, Mike of Chase City, VA, Carlton Neil Newcomb Sr., and wife, April of Flowery Branch, GA; four grandchildren, Amy and Tina Moore of Chase City, VA, Carlton Neil...

Aug 6, 2014

Teresa Diane Matthews, age 39, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday August 6, 2014. She leaves to treasure her precious memory her children, Alyssa Filomena Inzeo, Anna Marie Inzeo, Anthony Giovanni Inzeo, and Angelo Salvatore Inzeo; her mother, Ginny Matthews, her dad, Page Hardy; her brother Tony Matthews and his wife, her devoted sister- in- law, caretaker...

Aug 6, 2014

Roger Lee Trammell, age 68, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014. He is survived by a daughter, Tracy T. Mericle; a brother, Ed Trammell; a sister, Becky Ann Horsely; and special friend, Joyce Lowe. Roger is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby D. Trammell.

A memorial service will be held at 11...

Aug 2, 2014

Hixie Elizabeth Wallace Philbeck, age 93, of Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. She is survived by two sons, Roger L. Philbeck and wife, Ann of Raleigh, NC, Carey “C.P.” Philbeck and wife, Ann of Providence Forge, VA; four grandchildren, Eric Philbeck, Robert Philbeck, Mike Philbeck, and Brian Philbeck. Hixie is preceded...