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...

Apr 5, 2024

Anita C. Wilmoth, age 67, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Wilmoth and Betty Fallen; and brother, Kimberly “Kim” Woodson Wilmoth.

She is survived by two sisters, Dianne W. Marston and husband, James; Mary Jane Shute and husband, Robert.

Anita was a...

Apr 3, 2024

Michael Dale Tharpe, age 60, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Ray Tharpe Sr., and Selma Duffer Tharpe; his wife, Tammy D. Tharpe.

He is survived by a son, Chris Tharpe and his wife, Josie; a daughter, Jessie Tharpe; five grandchildren, Johanna, Isabella, Natalie,...

Apr 1, 2024

Betty Hicks Church, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024. Betty was born to Noah Aquila and Mary Meadows Hicks on November 10, 1938. She was preceded in death by three great-grandchildren, Aubrey Michael and Adaline Belle Church and Madison Hope Blount; her parents; and her brothers, Edward “Bootsie,” Rhesa, Linwood, Willie,...

Mar 31, 2024

Betty Dixon Matze, age 72, of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde J. Dixon, Jr; and her son, James Earl Garrett.

Betty is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Louis B. Matze; her daughter, Brittany Rutledge and husband,...

Mar 21, 2024

Aubrey Willie Murray age 86, of Clover, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was the son of the late, Willie D. and Bessie Duffey Murray.

Aubrey is survived by three daughters, Debra Simms and her husband, Kevin, Linda Guill, and Sandy Carol; two sons, Kevin Murray and his wife, Rebecca, Aubrey Murray and his...

Mar 19, 2024

Arthur Kevin Smith, age 72, of Keysville, VA passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Arthur was the son of the late William and Evelyn Johnson Smith.

He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Kathleen M. Smith; two sons, Brian Smith and Joel Smith; one daughter, Chelsey Smith Slayton and husband, Bradley; one granddaughter, Shiloh...

Mar 15, 2024

Andrew Michael Cliborne, age 33, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

He is survived by his mother, Rose M. Cliborne; grandmother, Peggy Ann Cliborne; uncle, Frankie Dale Cliborne; and numerous other family members.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home...

Feb 28, 2024

Robert French Roberts III, age 91, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Elsie Brown Roberts; and a brother, James W. Roberts, Jr.

Robert graduated from Norfolk Academy, attended Hampton-Sydney College, served in the United States Army, and was a member of...

Feb 26, 2024

Russell P. Baker, Jr., age 92, a lifelong resident of Charlotte County, passed away early Monday morning, February 26, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1931, the eldest son of Russell P. Baker Sr. and Annie Allen Baker.  Russell was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Hamlett Baker; three brothers, Ed Baker, Jack Baker, and Roy Baker....

Feb 25, 2024

Della Mann Duffie, age 78, of Charlotte Court House, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2024. She was born March 5, 1945, to Ira and Lillian Mann. Della was preceded in death by her son, Charles “Chucky” Duffie; brothers, Ronnie Mann, James Mann; and sister Wanda Kelly.

She...

Feb 24, 2024

Harvey Thomas Tharpe, age 96, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Harvey is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Barber Tharpe; his daughter, Lois T. Jordan; his son, Jerry T. Tharpe; and his son-in-law, Eugene Reaves.

Harvey was a World War II veteran that proudly...

Feb 10, 2024

John Smith Grant, Jr., of Keysville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  He was the son of John and Laura Grant born on May 18, 1940.

“Tommy,” as he was affectionately known, was raised in Charlotte County and would call it his home for the remainder of his life.  John and his six...

Feb 7, 2024

David Brian Meeks Jr., was greeted by the Lord Jesus Christ into Heaven on February 7 th , 2024, born in the City of Virginia Beach on October 31, 1989. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Robert Cornelius.

Brian followed his dreams and a family tradition and pursued a career in law enforcement and retired from...

Feb 6, 2024

Vicie Louella Grotte age 84, died unexpectedly February 6 th , 2024 at Southside Community Hospital. She was born July 19 th , 1939, to the late John and Tillie Sharp in Haywood County NC.

“Ellen” to friends and family, was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Richard Gordon Grotte; her brother, Dennis Sharp;...

Feb 3, 2024

Ann Ramsey Harris, age 85, of Phenix, VA, passed away at her daughter’s home in Cumberland, VA, on Saturday, February 3, 2024.  She was born on June 1, 1938, to the late Tommy Russell and Kathleen Mason Ramsey.  Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Pete” Harris, Jr.; great-grandson, Tex M. Dunaway Jr.; and step-son-in-law, Bud Wilmouth....

Jan 31, 2024

Roscoe Richard Routt, age 81, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1942, to the late Roscoe Herman and Jewel Maxwell Routt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Joan Routt; and his son, Roscoe Dean Routt.

Roscoe enjoyed working on his farm and spending...