Oct 4, 2010

Frederick Isaac Hanmer, Jr., former owner of Hanmer Brothers Hardware of Keysville, died on October 4, 2010. He was 96 years old.

Mr. Hanmer graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 1933, and worked as a chemist for E. I. du Pont de Nemors Company in Richmond, VA, New York, and Wilmington, Delaware. During World War II, he worked...

Oct 4, 2010

Mickey Lee Hilbourn, age 53, of Meherrin, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 4, 2010. He was born in Marion, South Carolina. Mickey was the son of Judy and John Pyle of Meherrin, VA. He was a retired mechanic from Charleston, SC. Mickey is survived by a son, Michael Lee Hilbourn; a long-term friend, Cheryl...

Sep 21, 2010

William W. Pete Scott, age 66, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.

He is survived by his wife, Ida C. Scott; six children, James W. Scott, Sandra S. Wilmoth, Brenda S. Simpson, Peggy S. Claytor, Wanda S. Murray, Paul E. Scott; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Ann Tharpe, Kathy Scott, Linda...

Sep 16, 2010

Shirley Rutledge Wilkerson, age 73, of Chase City, VA passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010.

She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly H. Cassada and husband, David of Keysville; two sons, Timothy L. Harper of Sandston, and Brent Rutledge Burch of Meherrin; eight grandchildren, Michael L. Harper of Sandston, Marty McCadams of Keysville, Phillip Harper of...

Sep 13, 2010

Mrs. Sadie Eloise Cobb Dobbins, 90, of Gainesville, GA died Monday, September 13, 2010 at New Horizons North Nursing Home in Gainesville, GA.

Sadie was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia on May 26, 1920. She graduated from Longwood College in Farmville, VA with a degree in Education. She taught physical education and home economics in several...

Sep 11, 2010

Paul Monroe Childress, age 94, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. Childress. He is survived by a son, William M. Childress and his wife Penny; a granddaughter, Sherry Childress all of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Paul was a retired farmer and a member of the...

Aug 18, 2010

Mr. Edward Lester Hodges, age 90, of Mechanicsville, VA formerly of Farmville, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at Memorial Regional Medical Center.

He was an U S Army Veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years, Lucille W. Hodges, and many nieces and...

Aug 11, 2010

Dorothy Lipscomb Lockridge, age 97, a resident of Babcock Manor Appomattox, formerly of Saxe, VA died August 11, 2010.

She was born on February 17, 1913 to the late Dave T. and Geraldine Layne Lipscomb. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Charles K. Lockridge; brother, David Tillman Lipscomb, sisters, Sue Lipscomb Tate, and Betty...

Aug 10, 2010

David Comfort Watkins, Sr. Called home to glory on August 10, 2010, the family of David Comfort Watkins, Sr. rejoices that he is in the arms of our Lord. Born on April 21st, 1917 in Washington, DC, David was the son of Joel Hill and Isabel Rutherfoord Watkins. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years,...

Aug 4, 2010

Frances Bishop Powell, age 85, of Keysville, VA departed this life Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at her home.

Frances was born May 8, 1925, in Madison County, NC, to Sarah Rice Bishop and Wiley C. Bishop. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Frances is survived by her sons, Thomas L. Powell Jr., Layton...

Aug 4, 2010

John Mills Barksdale of Red House, Va. passed Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at home. He was born during the depression on February 22, 1929 in Raleigh, NC to Stith Dudley Barksdale, Jr. who died when John Mills was 12 years old and Pauline McPhail Barksdale. He was youngest of five children: Nancy Barksdale Scofield husband James, Donald McPhail Barksdale...

Aug 3, 2010

Mary Julia Spencer, age 94, of Fort Mitchell, VA passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. She was the widow of Bayard Manning Spencer Jr. Mary was a loving mother and friend to all that knew her.

She is survived by six daughters, Jane Spencer Gross, Jo Anne Spencer, Donna Spencer Burch, Judith Diane Miller, Christina Moore,...

Jul 7, 2010

Nora Wade King, age 87, of Boydton, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010.

She is survived by her children, Linda L. Dunn of Boydton, VA, Peggy A. Cliborne of Keysville, VA, John King Jr. of South Hill, VA, Jerry King of Farmville, VA, Thomas Foley of Texas, and Brenda F. Bailey of Woodford, VA; nineteen...

Jun 29, 2010

Claude Jackson Jack Bigger of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the age of 80. He was the son of the late Maury McPhail and Lena Colgate Bigger.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean D. Bigger; his two children, Dwight McPhail Bigger of Richmond, VA and Deloris Bigger...

Jun 29, 2010

Margaret N. Grant, age 66 a resident of Keysville, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, after a year and five months of battling breast and lung cancer.

Margaret was born in Richmond, Virginia, on January 19, 1944. She was an active member of Relay for Life. She was also an active member at Mt. Harmony...

Jun 27, 2010

Mary Reamey Stanley age 78, of Charlotte C. H., VA passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Stanley; one son, James E. Stanley Jr.; one daughter, Mary Freeze; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Reamey; and one sister, Dorothy Dixon.

Funeral services will be held at...

Jun 22, 2010

Herman William Young, age 60, of Saxe, VA passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Young; three children, Carlton Young, Michelle Young, Amanda Medley; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Inge, Madeline Medley, Samuel Medley, Rayne Howard; two sisters, Marlene Raines, Della Timmions; four brothers, Henry Young, Luther Young, Bruce Young, and Wayne...

Jun 17, 2010

Lucille Duffer Palmer, age 86, affectionately known by many as “Granny P”, of 1320 Colemans Ferry Road, Saxe, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

Lucille was a lifelong member of Hebron United Methodist Church where she had 40 years of perfect attendance. She actively served in many positions as Trustee, Class Secretary, Choir Member, and...

Jun 17, 2010

Ervin Lee Watkins, age 68, of Keysville, VA passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

He is survived by three sons, Michael Watkins of Keysville, VA, Robert Watkins of Clarksville, VA, Glenn Watkins of Crowley LA; one grandchild, Cody Watkins; two sisters, Debbie Rasmussen, Glenda Anthony; three brothers, Odell Watkins, Larry Watkins, and Alan Watkins.

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Jun 13, 2010

Elizabeth Irby Bass, widow of Gordon Shakleton Bass, of Keysville died June 13, 2010 in a retirement home in Windsor, VA. Mrs. Bass had lived in Suffolk and then in Windsor since moving from Keysville 7 years ago. Born February 8, 1912, she was the oldest daughter of Joseph Cabell and Ellie Johnson Irby of Blackstone. She was also...