Apr 6, 2025

Erik Scott Gilley, age 54, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley T. Gilley; and his wife, SamiDail Brown Gilley.

Erik is survived by three children, Easton Gilley, Addie Gilley, and Ellie Gilley; his mother, Linda P. Gilley; brother, Kevin Gilley and his...

Mar 29, 2025

Kenneth Lee Watts, age 80, of Saxe, VA passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1944, to the late Nathaniel and Lester Watts. Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Smith and her husband Robert; two brothers, Reverend Bob Watts and his wife Sandra, Charles Watts and his wife Susan....

Mar 21, 2025

John Ray Duffer, 82, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1942, to the late Rufus Joe and Clara Lacks Duffer.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Duffer; two sons, Timothy (Kristy) and Matthew (Tori) Duffer; stepdaughter, Johanna; two brothers, Dr. R.R Duffer...

Mar 16, 2025

Barbara Jean Watts, age 70, of Clarksville, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on February 2, 1955 in Maryland. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James Jody Watts.

Barbara was known to many as Mrs. Watts as she drove a bus for Mecklenburg County Public schools,...

Mar 15, 2025

Joyce Midkiff Johnson “Nanny”, age 87, of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1937, to the late Estel and Sarah Midkiff. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Johnson; two sons, Randy Johnson and an infant son; two grandsons, Chris D. Johnson...

Mar 10, 2025

“Beloved Husband and Father”

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Scott Hall who was called to be with the Lord while at his home early in the morning of March 10, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1953, to the late Scott Harris and Grace Tharpe Hall. He...

Mar 6, 2025

Nancy Sharon Wise Martin age 84, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Dillwyn, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Hazel Wise. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Martin; and a daughter-in-law, Bernell Martin.

Nancy is survived by a daughter, Tonya Martin Hamlett and...

Mar 1, 2025

Reverend Gerald M. Currin, Sr., 78, of Keysville, VA, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1946. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Patricia Phelps Currin; his two brothers, Ronald “Ronnie” Glenn Currin and Dr. Earl Carlyle Currin, Jr.; and their parents, Earl Carlyle Currin, Sr., and Lucille Eudailey...

Feb 25, 2025

Raymond L. Hicks, age 92, of Keysville, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born an identical twin to the late Noah A. and Mary M. Hicks on May 9, 1932. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-one years, Doris Jean Dix Hicks; seven brothers, Rhesa J. (twin...

Feb 20, 2025

Myrtle Lois Comstock Hurt Hay of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Keysville, VA, and daughter of the late Lelia Baker Comstock and the late Everette E. Comstock of Charlotte Court House, VA, died on February 20, 2025 at the age of 99. In addition to her parents and her brother, William C. Comstock of Petersburg, VA, she was predeceased...

Feb 20, 2025

Bernice Smith Walker, 89, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Blanche and Emmett Smith. Bernice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, as well as by her parents and five siblings, Bruce, Garland, Margaret, Woodson, and Mary.

Bernice loved Jesus with all her heart...

Feb 15, 2025

Brenda Newcomb Lewis, age 71, of Keysville, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Theo and Lockie Newcomb; she was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Newcomb McKinney; and a brother, James R. Newcomb.

Brenda had gotten tired, in constant pain,...

Feb 15, 2025

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Stegall Amos of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 3, 1937, in Macon, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Stegall and Annie Ruth Shearin Stegall.

Throughout her life, Virginia experienced both triumphs and tragedies. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 11, 2025

Barbara Wallace Hall, 86, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away at home surrounded by family on February 11, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Rufus and Thelma Wallace of Drakes Branch. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

After graduating from Randolph Henry High School, she went...

Feb 7, 2025

Kenneth Richard Palmer, age 77, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away February 7, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard Cuthbert and Marjorie Bailey Palmer. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Kenneth Scott Blankenship; and a brother-in-law, Dan Ellis.

Kenneth is survived by his son, Chris R. Palmer (Victoria) of Mechanicsville, VA,...

Feb 6, 2025

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Toombs, age 81, of Saxe, VA passed away on February 6, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Earl R. Toombs, by just a few weeks.

Dot is survived by two sons, Blake and his wife Jessica, and Barry and his wife April. Her life was brightened by three beloved...

Feb 6, 2025

Robert L. Hanks “Bobby”, 89 passed away peacefully at his home February 6, 2025. He was born January 6, 1936, in Lunenburg County Virginia, the son of Orville and Cleo Hanks and was raised on the family dairy and tobacco farm.

Bobby graduated from Victoria High School, Class of 1955. Following graduation, he served in the US...

Feb 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia (Jenny) Hammock Cobb, who left us peacefully on February 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Born on March 11, 1930, Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Junius Walter Cobb, Jr. Born in the Virso community of Prince Edward County, Virginia into a vibrant...

Feb 4, 2025

Carroll W. “Buck” Mumma, age 79, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away on February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

An obituary does not easily present the essence of the deceased person. Someone is much more than a collection of dates, degrees, and employment. Carroll was a unique man, a son, husband, father,...

Feb 4, 2025

Charles Edward Strickland, 75, of Keysville, VA departed this life February 4, 2025. He was born September 8, 1949, in Nashville NC.

Charles never met a stranger and was fluent in “you all”. He was quite quick-witted and a man of much wisdom and clever advice.

Charles had a thirty-year career in Real Estate and...