Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Sarah “Jean” Jeanette Spencer

Sarah “Jean” Jeanette Spencer

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...

Mary Harris Williams

Mary Harris Williams

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...

Fay Adams Nelson

Fay Adams Nelson

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...

James “Jeff” F. Metcalf Iii

James “Jeff” F. Metcalf Iii

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...

Margaret Dix Harris

Margaret Dix Harris

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...

Betty Jane Hammock Graves

Betty Jane Hammock Graves

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...

Elizabeth Scott Amos

Elizabeth Scott Amos

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,...

Ronald “Ronnie” Glenn Currin

Ronald “Ronnie” Glenn Currin

Oct 23, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Glenn Currin, age 71, of Keysville, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, Sr. and Lucille Currin.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Beverly Currin; his sons, Brian and Greg and his wife, Melanie; his daughter, Missy...

Albert Rea Oberwetter

Albert Rea Oberwetter

Oct 21, 2023

Albert Rea Oberwetter, age 74, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Oscar and Hilda Curtis Oberwetter; and his sister, Ann Sharon Gordon.

Albert is survived by his loving wife, Marie, of Charlotte Court House, VA;...

Nelson “Buster” Randolph Bailey, Jr.

Nelson “Buster” Randolph Bailey, Jr.

Oct 15, 2023

Nelson “Buster” Randolph Bailey, Jr., age 59, of Keysville, VA passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson R. Bailey, Sr.; and his sister, Becky Faye Porter.

Buster is survived by his daughter, Ashley Witt; two grandchildren, Alivia Clark and Lee Witt; his mother, Ida Puckett Folz; two brothers,...

Nancy Lee Hudson

Nancy Lee Hudson

Oct 5, 2023

Nancy Lee Hudson, age 77, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away On Thursday, October 5, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D.  and Myrtle Case Lee; and her husband, Robert Lee Hudson Sr.

Nancy is survived by two sons, Robert L.” Robbie” Hudson Jr., and his wife Kimberley and Russell E. “Boone” Hudson;...

Shirley Maxine Anderson

Shirley Maxine Anderson

Sep 30, 2023

Shirley Maxine Anderson, age 63, of Nathalie, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Shirley was born on May 23, 1960, to the late Elmer Maxey Yates and Shirley Temple Yates. She was raised in Saxe, VA and lived in Halifax, VA. Shirley is preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Burton....

Karl Heinz Pentz

Karl Heinz Pentz

Sep 30, 2023

Karl Heinz Pentz, age 76, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Millerton, NY, passed away On Saturday, September 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1947  in Germany. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Helena Gayda Pentz; two brothers, Andreas Pentz and Helmut Pentz.

Karl is survived...

Eleanor Russell Hughes

Eleanor Russell Hughes

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...

Betty Olivia Duffie

Betty Olivia Duffie

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...

Wanda L. Hanks

Wanda L. Hanks

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...

Marian Elizabeth Toombs Lenhart

Marian Elizabeth Toombs Lenhart

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...

Sheila Ann Moore

Sheila Ann Moore

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...

Ruth Anne Wilcox

Ruth Anne Wilcox

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...

Morris Michael Beck

Morris Michael Beck

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,...