Jun 23, 2024

James (Jim) Mercer Garnett, Sr., “Mercer” age 86, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one years, Catherine Jackson Garnett; his parents, Thomas Harwood Garnett II and Elsie Garnett; and his son, James “Jay” Mercer Garnett, Jr.

Mercer is survived by his...

Jun 20, 2024

Clara Louise Flynn Scott “Louise”, age 93, of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal E. Scott; and her son, Donald E. Scott.

Louise is survived by two daughters, Gayle Scott Harper and husband, Willie, Patti Scott Hanks and husband,...

Jun 19, 2024

Melvin Lewis Locke “Lewis”, age 91, a lifelong resident of Charlotte County, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 19, 2024.  He was born October 10, 1932, the eldest child of Otis Merton Locke, Jr. (Pop) and Winnie Lewis Locke.  Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Marshall Linwood Locke, and his beloved daughter-in-law, Norma Fears Locke....

Jun 18, 2024

Violet Templeton Thackston, age 104, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  She was an elder at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, where she had served as Treasurer and organist for many years.

Violet is survived by her son, Marshall Thackston and wife, Donna; three grandchildren, Christopher Thackston and wife, Mitzi, Dexter Franklin and...

Jun 18, 2024

Louise Cave Walton 81, of Keysville VA passed away suddenly on June 18, 2024.

Louise was born in Louisa, VA on August 12,1942 to the late Samuel Winston Cave and Alyce Graves Cave. Louise is predeceased by her parents, her husband Charles Ray Walton, her brother Samuel Lindsay Cave, and brother-in-law Wayne Varner.

She is...

Jun 16, 2024

Jimmy Roger Lacks age 77, of Red Oak, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgia Lacks; three brothers, Clarence Lacks, Frank Lacks, and Wayne Lacks; two sisters, Patricia Lacks and Doris Claytor; and a son-in-law, Marvin Paradis.

Jimmy is survived by...

Jun 4, 2024

Jerald W. Seagle passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024 with his wife of sixty years by his side.

Jerald was born in Hickory, NC to John W. Seagle and Janie Humphries Seagle on Sept. 2, 1944. The family moved to Keysville when Jerald was 2 years old, and Keysville remained his home his entire life. Jerald...

Jun 2, 2024

Patricia Armes Davis, age 83, of Brookneal, VA, formerly of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1940, to the late Milton Armes Sr. and Pauline Green Armes.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Davis; and her brother, Mark Armes.

Patricia is survived by three children,...

May 22, 2024

Ruby Clay Martin, age 76, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin “Booster” Martin; and her daughter, Teresa Martin Kaywood.

Ruby is survived by her son, Timothy Martin; her grandchildren, Dakota Kaywood, Kody Kaywood, and Kamren Kaywood; two...

May 22, 2024

James Page “J.P.” Childress was 93 years on May 22, 2024, when he left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife of sixty-eight years.

J. P. was born in Old Well, Phenix, VA on May 31, 1930, to his parents Forest and Bertha Woodall Childress. When his father became ill...

May 13, 2024

Grace Inge Dix, age 79, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph N. and Ruth Lacks Inge; her husband, James Harold Dix, Sr.

Grace is survived by two sons, James “Jimmie” H. Dix, Jr., and Joseph “Joey” Dix and...

May 8, 2024

Sandy Overby Flynn , 67, was called home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband, Danny Albert Flynn , and three children: Chase Edward Flynn , Dustin Nathaniel Flynn and wife, Kathryn , and Casey Marie Flynn ....

Apr 24, 2024

Audrey Avis Davis of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on April 24, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at  Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1846 Moore’s Ordinary Road, Meherrin, VA 23954.

Apr 23, 2024

Marvin Gregory Wallace age 93, CPL USMC, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  He was the son of the late Guy F. Wallace and Hazel J. Wallace of Keysville, VA.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Buchanan Wallace;  his son, Marvin Glenn Wallace; and his best and closest friend of thirty years, Jeannine F. Pritchett...

Apr 22, 2024

Shirley Ann Fowler, age 85, of Meherrin, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on April 22, 2024. She was surrounded by the most important thing to her on this earth, her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Fannie Foster; her sister, Virginia Clark; her husband, Raymond “Fatty” Fowler...

Apr 21, 2024

Richard A. “Rick” Koziana of Keysville, VA, passed away at his home on April 21, 2024.  He was born on December 18, 1947, to Lillian Brinkley Byrum of South Norfolk.

Rick is survived by his best friend and loving wife of over thirty years, Brenda Davis Koziana; his daughter, Shelly Koziana of Suffolk, VA; three brothers, James...

Apr 20, 2024

Velda Mae Harrell Agee, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Keysville, Virginia, on April 20, 2024.  She was the wife of her high school sweetheart, the late Rev. Coan Gray Agee for 66 years.  They are survived by five children; Larry S. Agee and wife Lorraine, Stan P. Agee and wife Polly, Warren D. Agee and wife...

Apr 19, 2024

Josephine “Jo” Whirley, age 85, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Frank and Mary Foster Leatherwood; her son, Marvin Edward Whirley, Jr.; two sisters; and one brother.

“Jo” is survived by her husband, Marvin Edward Whirley, Sr.; one...

Apr 14, 2024

Catherine Jackson Garnett, age 84, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 14, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bailey Thompson and Callie Tate Jackson; and her son, James “Jay” Mercer Garnett, Jr.

Catherine is survived by her husband, James Mercer Garnett, Sr.; her daughter, Susanne Garnett...

Apr 13, 2024

Dorothy Robinette Mann, age 94, of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Josephine Pace Robinette; her husband, Jack R. Mann; a brother, Cleo H. Robinette; and a sister, Margaret R. Williams.

Dorothy is survived by her...