Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Sammie Lewis Duffey

Sammie Lewis Duffey

Jul 19, 2011

Sammie L. Duffey age 74, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Doris L. Duffey; two daughters, Pat D. Nichols and husband, Kenny E. Nichols of Saxe, VA, Terri D. Palmer and husband, John R.Palmer of Red Oak, VA; three sons, Bobby L. Duffey and wife, Peggy G. Duffey of...

Sarah Wallen Hudson

Sarah Wallen Hudson

Jul 18, 2011

Sarah Wallen Hudson, age 75, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at her home. Sarah worked in the textile industries for forty-two years, and was a member of Drakes Branch Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of the late Claude “Tom” Wallen and Odell Powell Wallen. She was preceded in death by four brothers,...

Eva Lipscomb Napier

Eva Lipscomb Napier

Jul 15, 2011

Eva Lipscomb Napier, age 89, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011, at her home. Eva was a retired License Practical Nurse from Holly Manor Nursing Home, in Farmville, VA. She is survived by two daughters, Vonda P. Cochran of Keysville, VA, Billie N. Vaughan and her husband, Marshall of Richmond, VA; a son, Timothy C....

Jeffrey Arthur Mansius

Jeffrey Arthur Mansius

Jul 12, 2011

Jeffrey Arthur Mansius, age 50, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Mansius; his father, John Mansius; one brother, John Mansius Jr.; and two sisters; and a step-son, Jimmy Sigrist Jenny and family.

A Graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.,...

Barbara Neal Smith

Barbara Neal Smith

Jul 11, 2011

Barbara Neal Smith, age 76, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 in Chase City, VA.

She was a Worthy Matron Grand Page of the Order of the Easter Star, President of the Women’s Club, of Drakes Branch, and a member of the Red Cross.

She was the daughter of the...

Melissa Styers Hailey

Melissa Styers Hailey

Jul 9, 2011

Melissa Ann Styers Hailey, age 77, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011.

She is survived by her loving spouse of 62 years, Pernell J. Hailey; daughters, Sharon Wade Raleigh of Drakes Branch, VA, and Pamela Clapp Bill of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Christopher Nicole Wade, Kathryn Wade, Brian and Brandon Clapp; great-grandchildren, Zachary,...

Helen Marie Wardell

Helen Marie Wardell

Jul 1, 2011

Helen Marie Wardell, age 76, of Drakes Branch, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011. She was a member of Trinity Gospel Church. Helen is survived by her husband, Ray Wardell; three daughters, Sharon Costanzo of Keysville, Gail VanDyke of New Jersey, Valerie Still of North Carolina; a son, Anthony Costanzo of New Jersey; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;...

Blanche Taylor Peak

Blanche Taylor Peak

Jun 30, 2011

Blanche Taylor Peak, age 88, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia died Thursday, June 30, 2011. She was the daughter of the late John and Norma Thornton Taylor.

She is survived by one daughter, Jane P. Dunavant and her husband, Charlie; one son, Samuel W. Peak and his wife; Jane; six grandchildren, Dale Dunavant, Camie Brock, Jackie Harris,...

Harold Marshall Harris Sr.

Harold Marshall Harris Sr.

Jun 26, 2011

Harold Marshall Harris, Sr., age 65, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Gayle Bryant Harris; three sons, Harold Marshall Harris, Jr., and his wife, Barbara of Rice, Virginia, Rodney Kevin Harris and his wife, Janice of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, Jeremy...

John Wayne Jones

John Wayne Jones

Jun 21, 2011

John Wayne Jones, age 88, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Mr. Jones was born on November 10, 1922, in Galax, VA. He was the son of the late Louie D. and Cora Jones. He is preceded in death by his three brothers, Curtis Rennie, Homer, and L. M. Jones; four sisters, Hazel Carrico, Jessie...

George Vickery Ingram

George Vickery Ingram

Jun 21, 2011

George Vickery Ingram, age 67, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was born and raised in Mecklenburg County and grew up in the Trottenridge area of Mecklenburg County. His hobbies included outdoor life, working and tinkering with old vehicles, and operating heavy equipment. George was educated in Mecklenburg Public Schools and employed by Key...

Betty Glenn Reamer

Betty Glenn Reamer

Jun 18, 2011

Betty Glenn Reamer, age 45, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011. She was born on June 25, 1965, in Appomattox County, to Robert L. and Clemmie M. Glenn.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jerry Lee Reamer Sr.; one son, Joseph Jerry Lee Reamer Jr. Kim; one daughter, Melissa G. Reamer; three...

Willie Eugene Hudson

Willie Eugene Hudson

Jun 18, 2011

Willie Eugene Hudson, age 95, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Mr. Hudson was born on October 31, 1915, in Fort Mitchell, VA.

He is survived by three daughters, Jean H. Drinkard, Ann H. Goddin, Nancy H. Garrett Sandy; ten grandchildren, Donna D. Green Billy, Beth D. Hall, Sherrill D. Pugh Eddie, R....

Doris Hudson Waddell

Doris Hudson Waddell

Jun 11, 2011

Doris Hudson Waddell, age 68, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Waddell; two sons, Michael Waddell of Heathsville, VA, and Greg Waddell of Drakes Branch, VA; two granddaughters, Tiffany and Vanessa; one sister, Nancy Adams of Drakes Branch, VA; one brother, Larry Hudson of Drakes...

Ruben Joseph Reamer

Ruben Joseph Reamer

Jun 11, 2011

Ruben Joseph Reamer, age 60, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda McKay Reamer; four daughters, Jennie Wilmouth, Robyn Coleman, Nikki Reamer, Chelsie Reamer; six grandchildren, Joey, Brian, Sabrina, Justin, Matthew, Adison; two great-grandchildren, Kelsea and Kaydence; four brothers, Walter R. Reamer Jr., Wayne V. Reamer, Thomas...

Marjorie Morton Shelton

Marjorie Morton Shelton

May 30, 2011

Marjorie Morton Shelton, age 74, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011.

She is survived by two daughters, Rita De Rosa and her husband, Adrian, Nanci S. Riley; lifelong companion, Mickey Tuck; two granddaughters; four great-granddaughters; three sisters, Odell Norrow, Thelma Casey, Edith Dobbins; one brother, Ken Morton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Paul Andrew Seale

Paul Andrew Seale

May 26, 2011

Paul A. Seale, age 60, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Paul was a Vietnam Army Veteran and served as a flight engineer.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Seale; long time companion, Analinda Borsits; two sons, Patrick Andrew Seale, Darryl Seale; one granddaughter, Riley Grove; one sister, Judy Leduc; two brothers,...

Trevor Bennett Card

Trevor Bennett Card

May 21, 2011

Trevor Bennett Card, age 19, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

He is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Annette Card; one sister, Breanna Card; grandparents, Garnett and Mary Jane Allen, Wiley and Juanita Card, Lincoln and Sarah Hudson; one uncle, Raymond Hudson Wanda; one aunt, Teresa Daniel Sye; one-great aunt, Kathy...

Ray Carol Foster

Ray Carol Foster

May 4, 2011

Ray Carol Foster, age 67, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Foster; his mother, Juanita Foster; five children, Harold Mabe, Tina Fox-Naylor, Ray C. Foster Jr., Tammy F. Jones, Tina Mills; two brothers, Roy Foster, David Foster; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

A Funeral...

Bernice Smith Harris

Bernice Smith Harris

Mar 30, 2011

Bernice Sterling Smith Harris age 96 , beloved wife of the late Ray Moore Harris, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Roxboro, NC.

Mrs. Harris was born in Charlotte County, VA on June 24, 1914, a daughter of Isaac Watts Smith and Mattie Thomas Smith. She was a graduate of Phenix High School, Phenix, VA...