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...

Jan 29, 2024

Betty Carter Bratton, 90, died January 29, 2024, at her home in Keysville, VA.  She was born on July 28, 1933 in Martinsville, VA.  The daughter of the late James Louis Carter, and Allie Philpott Carter, of Martinsville, VA.  Betty graduated from Martinsville High School, Class of 1952.  After graduating from high school, Betty married her childhood sweetheart, Don...

Jan 29, 2024

Doris Langford Newcomb, age 90, of Chase City, VA formerly from Keysville, VA, passed away on January 29, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late, William H. and Ruth H. Langford.  Doris was preceded in death by her brothers, James Langford, Charles Langford and Robert Langford; and her daughter-in-law, Barbara Newcomb.

She is survived by her...

Jan 26, 2024

GARLAND BAILEY DIX, born June 12, 1938, passed away at his home on January 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Dix; his parents, Malcolm and Helen Dix; two brothers and their wives, Thomas and Jewel, Robert “Boss” and Becky; his sister, Martha Hammock and her husband, Bobby; brother-in-law, Harry Edwards; and son-in-law, David...

Jan 17, 2024

May, Thomas Dale, retired Virginia Department of Forestry supervisor for Charlotte County, VA, and member of the Society of American Foresters since 1963, passed away in hospital, after a brief illness on January 17, 2024.  Thomas was born January 13, 1940, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Dale Lawrence May and Laura McKinstry May, who preceded him in death....

Jan 17, 2024

Samanthia Renee Roach, age 41, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home.

She is survived by her mother, Patricia Ann Dean Khattab; her father, Harry Roach; three sisters, Dawn Miller and Joyce Dean both of Maryland; Becky Bruce of Virginia; one brother, Richard Roach of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Jan 2, 2024

Our dear mother, June Lindsey Bailey, age 83, of Farmville, VA, sadly passed away on January 2, 2024, and gained her wings.  Her departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  She was a wonderful mother, who was always there when we needed her.

June was preceded in death by her parents, E. H. “Ham” and...

Dec 31, 2023

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Kearney, age 66, of Richmond, VA, passed away on December 31, 2023.  She was born on November 6, 1957, to the late William “Pete” Kearney and Dewana “Mae” Owen Kearney.  Becky was a 1975 graduate from Randolph-Henry High, she then attended the Pan American Business School where she received her business degree.

Becky’s first...

Dec 24, 2023

Dewey Page Fallen, 91, of Drakes Branch, VA. passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023.  He was born on August 20,1932 to Henry Vest Fallen and Elsie Tuck Fallen.  Dewey was raised by his father and Virginia Tharpe Fallen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Overstreet Fallen; two brothers, James “Jake” Fallen (Thelma Anderson), and Herman...

Dec 21, 2023

Ruby Powell Martin, age 94, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Elgin and Izettie Powell.  Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, George Russell “Jim” Martin.

Ruby is survived by two sons, George W. Martin (Barbara), Charles R....

Dec 17, 2023

Thomas Clinton Covington, age 74, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Clinton and Katryn Wilmouth Covington; and a brother, Ronnie Morris Covington.

Thomas is survived by a sister, Jeanette Hughes; a brother, Kenneth Covington; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside...

Dec 15, 2023

Thomas William “Will” Hatcher, 48, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023. Will was born on July 22, 1975, in Halifax County, Virginia, the son of Jim Hatcher, John Hatcher (dad), and Debra Kallam Hatcher. He was predeceased by his nephew, Cayden Hatcher, and his sister-in-law, Stacey Hatcher.

Will graduated from Randolph-Henry High School, Class of 1993,...

Dec 3, 2023

Curtis B. Smith, age 88, of Newport News, VA, passed away on December 3, 2023, this world lost one its brightest lights. He was born on June 10, 1935, to the late Arvel B. and Lola H. Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mrs. Virginia Louise Smith and son, Dennis Lee Smith both...

Dec 1, 2023

Melvin Eugene Church, 88, of Drakes Branch VA, entered into God’s Kingdom on Dec. 1st, 2023, where he lived with his daughter and son-in-law at their home in Stanley, North Carolina. Melvin was born November 13, 1935, to Chelsie & Callie Church of Keysville VA. He was proceeded in death by his first wife Connie Redmond Church and his...

Nov 14, 2023

David Conner Hall II, age 41, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Berry.

He is survived by his parents, David C. Hall Sr., and Sheila A. Hall; five children, Tabitha Hall Price and husband, Nathan, David Conner III, Ellieanna Hall, Riley Hall, and Damon...

Nov 11, 2023

Jane Bohannon Pittenger, 77, of Reston, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born in Richmond, Virginia on May 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Helen Redmond Bohannon.

Jane grew up in Lunenburg County, Virginia.  After graduating from Victoria High School in 1964, she attended Westhampton College graduating with a B.A....