Nov 14, 2024

Grace Eleanor Tharpe Hall got her wish to be with the Lord peacefully at her home late Thursday evening, November 14, 2024. Born April 17, 1928, to the late Mary D. and Nelson Tharpe. She was predeceased by her husband Harris; siblings, Pauline, Gladys, Irving, Lillian, and Lorena; cousin Ella; grandson Scott; and great-grandson Gage; and niece Susan.

Nov 11, 2024

Keysville, VA – Edward “Eddie, Ed” Jay Sharpe, 72, a Marine Vet, died unexpectedly on Veterans Day, November 11, 2024. He was born October 27, 1952, in Statesville, NC, the son of A.Z. and Madeline Hoar Sharpe.

Eddie graduated from Deep Creek High School, class of 1970. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He...

Nov 7, 2024

Earl E. “Tinky” Dix, age 85, of Keysville, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

“Tinky” is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Inez B. Dix; two daughters, Donna M. Dix and Susan Dix Evans; two grandsons, Christopher D. Evans and wife, Tabatha and Robert E. Dix; three great-grandchildren,...

Oct 27, 2024

Leonard “Lenny” Harold Dunaway, age 75, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on August 26, 1949, to Evelyn and Harold Dunaway. Lenny is predeceased by his lovely wife, Peggy Phillips Dunaway; his mother and father, Harold and Evelyn Dunaway; and his younger brother, Richard “Ricky” Thornton...

Oct 11, 2024

Rowan Zell Hazelwood-Beall, the newborn son of Mikayla Beall and Tucker Hazelwood went to Heaven Friday, October 11, 2024.  Rowan was four days old and passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms.  In his short time with us he was truly a fighter.

In his mother’s words, “There has never been a cuter baby.” In his dad’s...

Sep 30, 2024

Carlene Cosby Ramey age 73, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Evelyn King; and a sister, Kay Taylor.

Carlene is survived by Douglas Ramey; two daughters, Loretta Ramey and Lisa Shook (Greg) all of Drakes...

Sep 27, 2024

Elaine Lacks, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend passed away on September 27, 2024. Elaine was predeceased by her husband Barry Hite, her parents Willie Jeffers Lacks and Lillie Belle Overby, her brother Junior Lacks, and her niece Jannie Vicks.

Known for her kind heart, outgoing spirit, and love for animals. Elaine cherished her...

Sep 26, 2024

Norman Wilmoth, 52, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, departed this earth on September 26, 2024. Norman was born to John & Pauline Wilmoth on June 15, 1972. He was preceded in death by his father John and his sister Susan.

Norman leaves behind his loving wife, Crystal Wilmoth; his mother Pauline, both of Drakes Branch, Virginia; as well...

Sep 24, 2024

Rebecca A. “Becky” Seamster, 77, of Kenbridge VA passed away September 24, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Hughes B. Ayers & Fannie I. Trammell.  She is preceded in death by her husband David “Skinny” Seamster and daughter Faith Martin.

She is survived by her sons Edward Martin of Chesterfield, William “Bug” Gaulding III of...

Sep 18, 2024

Virgil Earl Fowler “Earl”, age 78, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away on September 18, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years, Nancy Shook Fowler.

Earl is survived by his daughter, Donna Fowler Sullivan (Patrick); granddaughter Tiffany Danielle Newton; grandson Thomas Earl “Tee” Talbott (Brandi); and five grandchildren Jade Smith, Mitch...

Sep 13, 2024

Ernest Marvin “Nick” Nichols, age 92, entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2024.  Nick, as he was lovingly called by his family and friends, was described as “a strong soul whose spirit refused to be broken.”  He was the ultimate gentleman, always kind, caring, and respectful to those around him.  Nick was preceded in death by three sisters...

Sep 10, 2024

Kenneth Grayson Clark of Farmville, VA went to his eternal home with the Lord Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Hodges Clark; his parents, Dudley and Johanna Clark; and his sister, Rachel Clarke.

Kenny is survived by his son, Kevin G. Clark and wife Sherry; his granddaughter (the apple of...

Sep 7, 2024

Rudolph “Rudy” Dowdy Austin passed away from an on-going illness at his home on September 7, 2024.  He was born on December 5, 1957, to the late Travis Austin Sr. and Rosa Ballance Austin of Frisco N. C. Rudy was a preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Wiseman Austin of Keysville, VA; his son, Eric Austin of Arizona;...

Aug 30, 2024

Betty Kay Baisey Bailey, 80, of Keysville, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on August 30, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1943, in Victoria, Virginia, to Willie H. (Bill) Baisey and Eva Tanner Baisey. She grew up in the time of the Virginia Railway and its roundhouse operation in Victoria, knowing her hometown in its glory...

Aug 28, 2024

Anthony William Green, age 53, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. “Sonny” W. and Frances Scott Green.

Anthony is survived by one son, Cody Green; one sister, Patricia G. Shelton (Douglas); one half-sister, Brenda Powell; two half-brothers, Gary Green (Patty), Johnny Dix (Vanessa);...

Aug 27, 2024

Margaret Ann Pollard, age 89, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Randolph, VA, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Clarence Pollard; her mother, Stephanie H. Vaughan; her step-father, William A. Vaughan; one sister, Phyllis P. Jacobs; and one brother, Garland Pollard.

Margaret is survived by...

Aug 7, 2024

Audrey Beverly Harding Payne, 73, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  She was born on January 20, 1951, to the late Joseph L. and Jessie Oleta Edwards Harding. Audrey was preceded in death by her lifetime partner, Franklin D. Watts.

She is survived by her daughter, April Renee Payne Meade; two grandsons, John...

Aug 5, 2024

Roland Blayne Marker, Sr., age 61, of Keysville, VA passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents John A. and Alma Shook Marker; his twin brother, John Wayne Marker.

Blayne is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Marker; two sons, Roland Blayne Marker, Jr., and his wife, Ashley, Timothy Ryan...

Jul 28, 2024

Steven Glenn Andrews, 72, passed away on July 28, 2024, after several years of deteriorating health and a recent diagnosis of late stage pancreatic cancer.  He was predeceased by his parents, Berkeley Glenn Andrews and Ruby Harris Andrews, and by his wife, Charlotte Mason Andrews.

Steve is survived by his son, Chris Andrews, his daughter in law,...

Jul 27, 2024

Jenny Elaine Keller, age 65, of Richmond, Virginia passed away July 27, 2024.  Jenny was a native of Charlotte County, Virginia, graduating Randolph-Henry High School in 1976 where she was a proud member of the Drama Club, Band, and Majorettes.  After High School, Jenny enjoyed a long career in the medical field where she was a phlebotomist, x-ray technician,...