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....

Nov 10, 2023

Sarah “Jean” Jeanette Spencer, age 81, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Francis Wilmoth; and her best friend Thelma Gard.

Jean is survived by one daughter, Tammy Ferguson of Drakes Branch, VA; two sons, Jeff Spencer of Keysville, VA, and Calvin Spencer and...

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Harris Williams age 84, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born on November 17, 1938 in Charlotte County to the late Walter Harris Sr., and Virginia R. Harris. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood North Williams, Sr.; eight brothers, Walter Harris Jr., Dalton Harris, Georgie Harris, Thedford Harris, and...

Nov 9, 2023

Fay Adams Nelson, 92, of Charlotte County, Abilene, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Nelson and daughter-in-law, Carol Noonkester; a daughter, Lisa Nelson; nephews, Wayne Nelson and Jimmy Perkins; nieces Judy Hanlon and Dianne Perkins; and a special long-term friend, Doris Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents Sanford and...

Nov 7, 2023

James “Jeff” F. Metcalf III, 61, of Phenix, VA passed away on November 7, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frankie and Linda Sue Metcalf.

He is survived by his wife Rita Metcalf, daughters Brittany (Heath) Bradley, Emily (Patrick) Andrews; and three grandchildren Bran Bradley, Bryar Bradley, and...

Nov 5, 2023

Margaret Dix Harris, age 94, of Chase City, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Alonza and Rosa West Dix.  Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, John “Pat” Patrick Harris; a son, William Patrick Harris; and her beloved dog, Dolly Snowflake Harris.

She is survived by her...

Nov 4, 2023

Betty Jane Hammock Graves of Keysville, Virginia, passed on to Heaven on November 4, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born on May 14, 1931, in the Virso community of Prince Edward County and the daughter of Robert and Gertrude Hammock.  She was married to the late James Patrick “Jim” Graves Sr.

She was a...

Oct 27, 2023

Elizabeth Scott Amos, age 91, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Hawkins; her second husband, Averette D. Amos; and numerous other family members.

Elizabeth is survived by six children, Jerry Amos and wife, Pam, Joe Amos and wife, Sandy, Dave Hawkins and wife,...