Jan 27, 2012

Angeline Peters Hall, age 104, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Lelia Peters. Mrs. Hall was educated in Danville, VA, at the former Stratford School and at the Business College in Richmond, VA. She was a native of Keysville, VA, and moved to Amelia, VA, in...

Jan 17, 2012

Frances Barnes Whitley, age 92, of Keysville, Va, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Marvin Whitley Sr. Frances is survived by a son, Clinton Marvin Whitley, Jr.; a daughter, Frances “Suzy” Whitley Amburn and her husband, Franklin; a granddaughter, Whitley Elizabeth Amburn. She was a graduate of Longwood University...

Jan 17, 2012

Doris Pearl Marie Longerbeam, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at her home in Red House. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Lawrence Clay Longerbeam; and her siblings, Patricia Marie Bryant of Belgium, Pauline Blanche Longerbeam of Florida, William Goudreau of New Hampshire, and a granddaughter, Jeannette Marie Geiger of Phenix, VA. Doris...

Jan 15, 2012

John Archie Price, Sr., age 76, of Charlotte C. H., VA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He is survived by two children, Leslie Price Lafoon, Matthew Price; five grandchildren, Hailey Samford, Savannah Price, John J. Price, Kyle Price, Eli Price, one brother, William Price; one sister, Marie Price Doss. He was preceded in death by a son,...

Jan 14, 2012

Gary Lee Newcomb, age 46, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Gary is survived by his devoted Aunt, Thelma Guill of Keysville, VA, Barbara Ferguson of Chase City, VA; cousin, Eddie Guill and his wife, Susan and their children, Autumn and Breanna Guill of Keysville, VA; and his devoted friend and caregiver, John Williams...

Jan 10, 2012

Jean Baxley Vaughan, age 66, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

She is survived by her husband, C. W. Vaughan, Jr; a son, Charlie W. Vaughan III, and his wife, Melanie; two grandchildren, Clara and Kyle Vaughan; one sister, Laura Richlins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was very devoted to her family...

Jan 2, 2012

Wayne Tate, age 73 of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Shirley H. Tate; three children, David Tate Beverley, Gary Green Patti, Brenda Powell Richard; three grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Hines, Jerlene Peridu, Bernice Fears, Gail Seltzer; two brothers, Calvin Tate, Jessie Tate; and one uncle, Jim...

Dec 30, 2011

Delores Jean Clark Reed Coryell Partin, 76, of Meherrin, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord at The Woodland in Farmville, VA, at 10:20 am on December 30, 2011 after a valiant battle with breast cancer.  She is survived by David Partin, her husband of 10 years.  She is also survived by her children Deborah Fitch John, Donna...

Dec 27, 2011

Dewell S. Johnson age 75 of Keysville, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011. He is survived by four brothers, his twin brother, H. Dwight Johnson, Maynard L. Johnson, Raymond C. Johnson, and L. Curtis Johnson; three sisters, Anne Price, Ross Gallion, Joyce Banton; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday,...

Dec 26, 2011

Ronnie Floyd Tatum, age 63. of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA. He is survived by two daughters, Tanya Vanick and son-in-law, Kyle of Virginia Beach, VA, Monica Adcock and son-in-law, Gary of South Boston, VA; one dear friend, Constance Tatum of Saxe, VA; two granddaughters, Shayla Sherman and Lindsey...

Dec 26, 2011

Lillian Duffey Mann, age 83 of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. She is survived by five children, Della Duffie, Josephine Shores Lawrence, Nancy Goodrich Tommy, Wanda Kelly Tommy, and Scottie Mann Tammy; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Wade Duffer Elizabeth, Eddie Duffer Addie, Tommy Duffer Juanith; and three sisters, Katherine...

Dec 17, 2011

Virginia Ward Mason, age 85, of Keysville, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Mason. She is survived by two sons, Carl Stephen Mason and wife Linda of Richmond, and Robert Alan Mason and wife Cindy of Keysville; five grandchildren, Stephanie Mason of Richmond, Matthew Mason of Richmond, Ryan...

Dec 12, 2011

Eleanor White Walker, age 77, of Keysville, Virginia passed away Monday, December 12, 2011. She is survived by four daughters, Cindy JP McNally of Salem, Virginia, Becky Clarke of Keysville, Virginia, Stacy Lessard Steve of Apex, North Carolina, and Terry Jim Crockett of Idaho; five grandchildren, Stephanie Will Krause, Opey Clarke, Alex and Steven Lessard, Zack McNally; three great-grandchildren,...

Dec 10, 2011

Mabel Shook McFadden, age 85, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011. She is survived by six children, Joyce Bentley Eugene, Lewis Ray Shook Rosemary, Phyllis Forrest Ronnie, Brenda Wilkerson Dennis, Dennis Shook, James Shook Sharron; twenty grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Billy and Aubrey; and two nieces, Betty Lou and Georgia. She...

Nov 29, 2011

Lois Vassar Walker, age 95, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia died Tuesday, November 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hezzie P. Walker; brother, Basil M. Vassar; sisters, Elizabeth V. Pickett and Edith V. Gentry; and granddaughters, April and Lorianne Gallimore. She is survived by her children, Randolph P. Walker and Marianne W. Thorpe of Charlotte...

Nov 24, 2011

Mildred Russell Guill, age 84, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011. She is survivied by five daughters, Margaret G. Tharpe, Barbara G. Hall, Dorothy “Dot” Powell, Mary Ann Holsinger, Judy G. Mann; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Gladys Tharpe of Boydton, Nannie Vaughan of LaCrosse, and Doris Deal of South Boston. She was...

Nov 22, 2011

Alma Clark Spencer  was born May 18, 1917 and left this earth for her heavenly home, November 22, 2011.  She moved to Cary, NC in 2008, after living in Roanoke, VA for many years.  Prior to moving to Roanoke she lived in Victoria and Crewe, VA, where her husband George Spencer worked for the railroad. She was preceded in...

Nov 6, 2011

Mildred Eva Huddleston, age 82, of Keysville, Virginia passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011. She retired from Roses Department Store after thirty-eight years and was a member of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Abilene, Virginia. Mildred is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in...

Nov 3, 2011

Marjorie Vaughan Owen, age 86, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011. She is survived by three children, Dale M. Ferrell and her husband, Tommy, Ralph Madison and his wife, Shirley, Beverly M. Jackson and her husband, J. C.; six grandchildren, Pamela Ferrell, Stephanie F. Donovan, Chad Madison, Julie Jackson-Bailey, Cheryelle A. Jackson, Brandon Madison;...

Oct 29, 2011

Thomas E. Shelton, age 87, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011. He is survived by three daughters, Cherry Shelton of Danville, VA, Karen Henley and her husband, Ray, Elizabeth Shelton all of Mechanicsville, VA; two grandchildren Trey Henley and April Finno and her husband, Patrick; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Olivia Finno....