Obituaries
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Daniel James Gerber
Oct 6, 2012
Daniel James Gerber, age 32, of Saxe, VA, passed away at his home on October 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Deloris Gerber, his mother, Doris Schmitz, his uncles, Warren and Michael Gerber. He is survived by his grandfather, Warren Gerber and wife, Marie; uncle, Tommy Gerber; step-father, Kevin Schmitz; step-brother, Little Kevin Schmitz; fiancé,...
Henry Lee Barksdale Sr.
Oct 2, 2012
Henry Lee Barksdale, Sr., formerly of Drakes Branch, VA, was living at The Woodlands in Farmville, died peacefully on October 2, 2012 at the age of 102. Henry was a native of Charlotte County, VA, where he was born on June 15, 1910, the second son of William Henry Barksdale and Sarah Anne Collins Barksdale. Henry was a faithful...
Charles Preston Brownlee
Sep 29, 2012
Charles Preston Brownlee, age 79, of Keysville, VA passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. He was a Christian worker for God and a faithful member of Eureka Baptist Church. Charles is survived by his wife, Violet B. Brownlee; four sons and one daughter. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Browning-Duffer Funeral...
Bennie Lee Hicks
Sep 15, 2012
Bennie Lee Hicks, age 77, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hicks; a son, Franklin Hicks; three sisters, Edith Martin Billy, Lucy Evans Bill, Betty Church Freddie; four brothers, Bootsie Hicks Betty, Lynwood Hicks Hilda, Raymond Hicks Doris, Rhesa Hicks Lois; and a sister-in-law, Charlotte Hicks. He was...
Kitty Trent Stearnes
Sep 7, 2012
Mary Katherine “Kitty” Trent Stearnes born on June 24, 1937, died September 7, 2012, at her home in Charlotte C. H., VA. Kitty was 75 years young. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Trent and Willie Ethel Palmere Trent; a sister, Thelma T. Adams; and a great-grandson, Trevor Cole Estep. She is survived by her...
Drewry Lincoln Hudson
Sep 5, 2012
Drewry Lincoln Hudson, age 86, of Drakes Branch, VA died September 5, 2012 at his home. Mr. Hudson was born February 12, 1926 in Clover, VA, to William and Lottie Hudson. He was a member of the Drakes Branch Presbyterian Church, worked in the Textile Industry for many years before retiring and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World...
Josephine Rutledge Cassada
Aug 31, 2012
Josephine Rutledge Cassada, age 88, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012. Josephine is survived by five children, Vickie Cliborne Mike, Wayne Cassada Rachel, David Cassada Kimberly, Nadine Price Edward, Dianne Miller Allen; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters; one half-sister; one half-brother; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Dan Calvin Pearson
Aug 27, 2012
Dan Calvin Pearson, 83, of Keysville, Virginia departed this life Monday, August 27, 2012, after nine months of failing health. He is survived by nephews, Ronnie D. Pearson of Dinwiddie, Raymond C. Pearson Jr. of Midlothian; a niece, Connie P. Davis of Ringold. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Ross Pearson and Martha Kathleen Thompson Pearson;...
Evelyn Jeffers Vassar
Aug 22, 2012
Evelyn Jeffers Vassar, born November 24, 1922 to Tilman M. and June Drumm Jeffers, went to be with her Lord August 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Clarence Morris Vassar, and four sisters, Edna, Lois, Pauline and Edith. She is survived by her two sons, Rodney R. Vassar and C. Dean Vassar...
William Albert Hammock
Aug 21, 2012
William Albert “Billy” Hammock, age 73, of Keysville, died peacefully surrounded by family into the arms of Jesus, August 21, 2012. He was the son of the late Robert M. Hammock, Sr. and Gertrude R. Hammock, of Keysville. Billy was a “Class A” contractor and spent his life in the construction business. A lifelong member of Meherrin Baptist Church,...
Clement Clark Onstot
Aug 18, 2012
Clement Clark Onstot, 96 years of age, of Keysville, VA passed away Saturday August 18, 2012 at Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA. Mr. Onstot was born December 27, 1915 in Paradise Kansas to the late George and Mable Onstot of Greeley, Colorado. Clement proudly served his country as a Warrant Officer in the US Army...
Bonnie Dodd Lawhorne
Aug 18, 2012
After a long battle with Scleroderma, Bonnie Dodd Lawhorne, age 58, of Phenix, VA passed away August 18, 2012. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, July 12, 1954. She is survived by her father, W. Hampton Dodd of Cullen, VA, her husband Mark N. Lawhorne of Phenix, VA a daughter, Christy P. Burns and her husband, Mark of Charlotte,...
Cody Allen Mann
Aug 18, 2012
Cody Allen Mann, age 20, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012. He is survived by his parents Jack L. and Kathy R. Mann; a brother, Jamye Mann and wife, Beckey; a sister, Holly Mann; a nephew, Jayden Mann; two nieces, Madalynn Mann and Adrionna Mann; paternal grandmother, Mary M. Mason; and maternal grandparents, Bill and...
Helen Wilmouth Benton
Aug 10, 2012
Helen W. Benton, age 86, of Drakes Branch, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie; son, Bruce and her beloved son-in-law, Charles Guill. Helen leaves to cherish her memory; daughters Brenda B. Guill of Farmville and Linda B. Guill the late Charles Guill of...
Robert George Finnegan
Aug 10, 2012
Robert G. Finnegan, age 71, of Saxe, V, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012. He is survived by two sons, Robert G. Finnegan Jr., and wife, Ryan, Thomas Finnegan and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Sharon C. Finnegan, Colleen Finnegan; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Darlene Ryan and husband, Edward. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...
Brent Rutledge Burch
Aug 9, 2012
Brent Rutledge Burch, age 44, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012. He is survived by two children, Roman Michael Burch and Chrystal Dawn Owens; a sister, Kimberly H. Cassada. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley R. Wilkerson and Gilliam L. Burch; and a brother, Timothy L. Harper. A memorial service will be...
Gerald York Sparkman
Jul 29, 2012
Gerald York Sparkman, age 84, of Meherrin, VA passed away July 29, 2012. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Gerald is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Sparkman; a son, John Gerald Sparkman and his wife, MaryAnn; two daughters, Anne Sparkman Tuck and her husband, Ryland, Susan Elizabeth Frank...
Aro Rickmond Overby
Jul 25, 2012
Aro Rickmond Overby, age 79, of Keysville, VA, died peacefully at her home on July 25, 2012. Aro was born in Halifax County, VA, on September 13, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Sarah Ann Rickmond; her brothers, Cecil Rickmond, and Dick Rickmond. She is survived by her children, Danny Overby and wife, Julie;...
Elizabeth Ann Daniels
Jul 15, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Daniels, always Betty to family and friends, was born in South Hampton Hospital, Suffolk County NY to Francis Magee and Florence Callahan Magee on January 3, 1931. On July 15, 2012, she peacefully went to God. Betty is survived by her beloved husband for 61 years, Clarence LeRoy Daniels formerly of Amagansett, NY, Long Island and living...
Bobby James Burks
Jul 11, 2012
Bobby James Burks “B.J.”, age 73, of Randolph, VA passed away July 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Millie Tuck Burks; two children, Duane Daryl Burks and his wife, Teresa, Kellie Burks Abernathy and her husband, Mark; two grandchildren, Ashley and Aaron Abernathy. B J. served in the United States Army and was a...
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