Sep 26, 2023

Eleanor Russell Hughes, age 74, of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Russell, Sr. and Anna Covington Russell; two brothers, Harold Russell and Clarence Russell.

Eleanor is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Julian...

Sep 14, 2023

Betty Olivia Duffie, age 61, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Glenn and Nancy Beacham Modlin.

Betty  is survived by her husband, William “Watt” Duffer; one daughter, Tasha Marie Vaughan and her husband Dougie; one son, Alfred...

Sep 9, 2023

Wanda L. Hanks, age 78, of Richmond, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home with her loving husband by her side.  She is survived by her loving husband of thirty-four years, Leonard D. Hanks; her daughter Vanda Roberts and her husband an amazing son-in-law, Kenny Roberts; two grandchildren, Ashley Roberts and Chase Roberts; and five...

Sep 9, 2023

Marian Elizabeth Toombs Lenhart, 99, of Saxe, VA. departed life here on earth on Saturday September 9, 2023. Born April 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George Russell Toombs and Julia Lipscombe Toombs.

Marian is survived by her four children: Sandra Lenhart  of Richmond, Steve Lenhart of Saxe, Debra (George) Lyle of Richmond, Barry...

Sep 7, 2023

Sheila Ann Moore, age 74, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde A. Moore.

Sheila is survived by three children, Shawn Baublitz, Lora Davies and husband, James, Justin Phillips; five grandchildren, Ashley Davies, Jordan Davies, Brayden Davies, Kathleen...

Sep 5, 2023

Ruth Anne Wilcox, age 85, of Saxe, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Annie Hansen; a sister, Mary Smith.

She is survived by her life partner, John Vaughan; two nieces, one nephew; one brother-in-law; and lifelong friends whom she considered her...

Sep 4, 2023

Morris Michael Beck, age 70, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Charlotte Beck.

He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Trina G. Beck; his son, Ryan Beck and wife, Tara; his daughter, Katelyn Townsend and husband Grayson; and three wonderful grandchildren,...

Aug 30, 2023

Doris Ray Beaver Thompson, 81, of Fort Mitchell, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was the daughter of the late Varner and Louise Beaver of Drakes Branch.

Doris is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, William; daughter, Leigh; sons, Chad and Richard and his wife Amy;...

Aug 26, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Powell, age 59, of Keysville, Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Kenny is survived by his daughter, Katelyn E. Powell; his father, Carlton E. Powell; sister, Cindy Powell Mason; nephews, Ryan Mason, Jonathan Mason (Brittney), and Evan Mason; five great-nieces and one great-nephew.

Aug 25, 2023

Iva Dean Reinhardt, age 90, of Keysville, passed away on Monday, August 25. She was born November 9, 1923, in Cana, Virginia, to the late James Husie and Rosa May Dean, and was one of seven children. She was employed by Burlington Industries and Virginia Crafts, but her most rewarding employment was as a childcare provider in her home....

Aug 24, 2023

Phyllis Pollard Jacobs, age 85, of Toano, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2023.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Pollard; brothers, Arthur (Annie Mae) Pollard, Luther (Cora Alice) Pollard, Raymond (Betty) Pollard, Bobby (Mary) Pollard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was devoted to her family and...

Aug 14, 2023

Douglas M. “Turkey” Featherston, age 78, of Amelia Court House, VA, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2023.

Douglas is survived by his wife Norma P. Featherston; two daughters, Sherry Riley and Teresa Carwile (Michael); two grandchildren, Brent Carwile and Amanda Carwile; one sister Ruth Harrup (Billy).

He was a dedicated...

Aug 2, 2023

Robert L. Reynolds, age 78, passed away at home on Wednesday August 2,2023. He was the son of the late Norvell J. Reynolds and Mildred Evans Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his brother John Thomas Reynolds.

Robert  is survived by his wife Cheryl M. Reynolds, his brother Jack W. Reynolds (Kary) and sisters, Betty R....

Jul 30, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” A. Tharpe, age 58, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her sister, Tammy Martin Trent.

Sandy is survived by her son, Daniel Foster; two daughters, Morgan Foster and Lori Kindig; her mother, Peggy Woodson; her brother, Randy Martin; four grandchildren,...

Jul 28, 2023

Mary “Sue” Tharpe Dunn, age 76, of Keysville passed away on July 28, 2023, after courageously fighting her battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Richard Creston Tharpe, Sr and Bertha Hudson Tharpe of Drakes Branch, VA. Sue was preceded in death by her two brothers, Richard “Pete” Tharpe, Jr. and Carroll...

Jul 20, 2023

Harvey Mosby Newcomb,92, of Charlotte Court House, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2023.  He was the son of the late Eddie Mosby and Lettie Skelton Newcomb of Saxe VA. Harvey was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Thorpe and Alma Tharpe; two brothers, Clifton Newcomb and Clyde Newcomb; and step-grandson, Frankie Wilkerson....

Jul 16, 2023

Katherine Ann Kemner, age 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away in Cookeville TN, on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  She was born in Utica, NY, on February 24, 1937, the middle child of Dana and Camilla Parkhurst Garvey. In addition to her parents, Katherine was predeceased by her first husband; a sister, Mary Hoyt; a niece, Elaine Darling; and her...

Jul 9, 2023

Drewry Raymond Hudson (Cat) of Drakes Branch, VA passed away at Virginia Baptist Hospital on July 9 th . He was born January 5 th , 1955 and was 68 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wanda Evans Hudson, a sister Annette Hudson Card (Ronnie) of Drakes Branch, two aunts Ann Wallen...

Jul 4, 2023

Melinda Meador Nelson, age 65, of Keysville, VA went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  She was born on October 3, 1957 in Roanoke, VA. Melinda was preceded in death by her parents, Carper “Chick” and Ruth Locke Meador.

Melinda is survived by her husband, Julian G. Nelson; her son, Jason A. Nelson (Sherry);...

Jul 1, 2023

Albert “Dale” Baldwin, age 59, of Keysville, VA, was called home by our Lord peacefully, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after his over 4 yearlong battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert C. Baldwin and Laylon “Kalena” [Ferguson] Baldwin of Pamplin, VA. along with many other family members and friends. Dale...