Obituaries

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Nancy Johnson Baker

Nancy Johnson Baker

May 27, 2023

Nancy Johnson Baker, 78, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.  She was born on July 31, 1944.  Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Roger and Patty Johnson, sister Barbara Reid, brother-in-law Dave Reid, sister-in-law Hilda Johnson, and brother-in-law Edwin Baker.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 60 years, Richard Baker;...

Madison Hope Blount

Madison Hope Blount

May 20, 2023

Madison Hope Blount, May 15, 2023 – May 20, 2023. Just 5 days after coming into the world, Madison Hope Blount went to be with our Lord and Savior. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who met her.

Madison joins her grandmothers, Sandra Blount and Bonnie Dix, in heaven. She...

Patricia “Pat” Clem Wilmoth

Patricia “Pat” Clem Wilmoth

May 12, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Clem Wilmoth, age 70, of Keysville, VA passed away On Friday, May 12, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Roger “Pete” Wilmoth.

Pat survived by her daughter, Christa Wilmoth Crosby and husband, Chris; her beloved cat Rosie; Andy Ward whom she thought of as a son; and numerous nieces...

Marvin A. Trent

Marvin A. Trent

May 7, 2023

Trent, Marvin A. died peacefully at his home in Clarksville, VA on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He was born on Sept. 16, 1943 in Farmville, VA and grew up in his beloved Charlotte County. He was a 1965 graduate of Lynchburg College (now Lynchburg University).  His first and only job was with Burlington Industries, from which he retired after...

Jerry Lee Reamer Sr.

Jerry Lee Reamer Sr.

Apr 30, 2023

Jerry Lee Reamer Sr., age 74, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert James and Thelma Grile Reamer; his wife, Betty Glenn Reamer, one sister, Regina Reamer Snead; and two brothers, Johnny Reamer and Jimmy Reamer.

Jerry is...

Francis “Ray” Palmer “Walking Man’S Friend”

Francis “Ray” Palmer “Walking Man’S Friend”

Apr 17, 2023

Francis “Ray” Palmer “Walking Man’s Friend” age 92, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Francis and Mabel Currin Palmer; his brother, Ralph G. Palmer; and his late wife, Elaine Pierce Palmer.

Ray was born on January 17, 1931, in Lunenburg, County. He was a...

John Carroll Hedrick

John Carroll Hedrick

Apr 16, 2023

John Carroll Hedrick, age 73, of Randolph, VA, passed away On Sunday, April 16, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford C. and Mary Smith Hedrick.

John is survived by his wife, Julia Dickerson Hedrick; two step-children, Paula Bell and Robert J. Tuck III and wife Janet; four grandchildren, Kate (Brad), Rob (Samantha), Raven...

Sadie Dean Johnson

Sadie Dean Johnson

Apr 11, 2023

Sadie Dean Johnson, 91, of Keysville, passed away on Thursday, April 11, at the home of her daughter in Newport News, Virginia, where she resided in recent years. She was born June 15, 1921, in Cana, Virginia, to the late James Husie and Rosa May Dean, and was one of seven children. She was employed by Burlington Industries, retiring...

Edith Gregory Vaughan

Edith Gregory Vaughan

Apr 11, 2023

Edith Gregory Vaughan, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend George H. Vaughan, Sr.; and her parents, William Thomas Gregory and Mattie Yancy Gregory; two brothers, Maynard Gregory and Howard Gregory.Edith is survived by one son, Dr. G.H. Vaughan and wife...

Kelly Robert Anderson

Kelly Robert Anderson

Apr 2, 2023

Kelly Robert Anderson, age 60, of Abilene, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Virginia Beach. Kelly is preceded in death by his father William Anderson; two brothers, Jimmy Corey, Richard Burke, one sister, Brandy Anne Dunning; and step-father, Carl Dunning.

Kelly is survived by...

Clayton Harris Jordan, Jr.

Clayton Harris Jordan, Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

Clayton Harris Jordan, Jr., age 66, affectionally known by family as Junior or C.H., won his courageous battle with CLL/SLL and kidney cancer when he went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023.  The eldest of four children of the late Clayton H. Jordan, Sr. and Letitia Bray Jordan. Clayton Jr. was a lifelong Christian who served...

Gene Edwin Lyles

Gene Edwin Lyles

Mar 30, 2023

Gene Edwin Lyles, age 80, of Keysville, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the comfort of his home, while his loving wife, Liz, miraculously made it to be by his side as he took his last breath. Gene and Liz were married for over 50 years. As they faced each other’s health...

Teresa Lynn Kaywood

Teresa Lynn Kaywood

Mar 29, 2023

Teresa Lynn Kaywood, 48, of Saxe, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was preceded by her father Edwin “Booster” Martin.

Teresa is survived by three children, Dakota Kaywood, Kody Kaywood and Kamren Kaywood; her mother, Ruby Martin; a brother, Timothy “Timmy” Martin, a special cousin Malissa Smith; and numerous other family members.

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Donald Frederick Kemner

Donald Frederick Kemner

Mar 27, 2023

Donald Frederick Kemner, 93, died at his home on Monday, March 27 after months of failing health. He was born in Dunnsville, NY, January 7, 1930, the youngest and last surviving child of John and Dorthea Mortenson Kemner.

Following graduation from Draper High School in Schenectady, Don enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He served as...

Madeline Foster Hall

Madeline Foster Hall

Mar 27, 2023

Madeline Foster Hall born September 8, 1934 departed this life March 27, 2023. She was the widow of Robert Lee Hall, Sr. She is survived by her children, Deborah Hall Berkley, Annette Hall Johnson and Robert Lee Hall, Jr. and wife,  Terry Hall; her beloved grandsons, Jason Berkley, Justin Berkley and wife, Leigh Berkley, Christian Johnson and wife, Meghan...

Lawrence Franklin Keller

Lawrence Franklin Keller

Mar 27, 2023

Lawrence Franklin Keller,  of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Jackson and Texie Reinhardt Keller; a sister, Elsie Mae  Keller Shaver; a brother, Wade Bruce Keller; one sister-in-law, Helen Stanley Keller; and two brothers-in-law, Harley Shaver and Ray Hunter.

Lawrence was a graduate of Randolph-Henry...

Gracie Bell Pollard

Gracie Bell Pollard

Mar 17, 2023

Gracie Bell Pollard, age 84, of Brookneal, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard William Pollard, Jr.

Gracie is survived by five children, Doris Pollard, Deborah Kress and husband, Sammy, Barbara Martin and husband, Larry, Michael Pollard and wife, Mechelle, Sherry Page and husband, Randy; seven grandchildren;...

James Daniel Ramsey Jr.

James Daniel Ramsey Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

James Daniel Ramsey, Jr., 93, of Keysville, Virginia, departed this life on March 15, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years, Lee “Skee” Hanmer Neal Ramsey; his son Thomas Hanmer Ramsey; an infant son; and his sister, Carolyn Gay Ramsey Jolly.

He is survived by his children James Daniel Ramsey, III,...

John Kennedy Scott

John Kennedy Scott

Mar 15, 2023

John Kennedy Scott, age 57, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on March 15, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father James R. Scott, “Jimmy” and his mother Shirley Adams Scott.

He is survived by two brothers,  James D. Scott “Danny” and Phillip N. Scott “Mickey”.  John has two sons, Johnathon Scott of Midlothian, and...

Francis William George Jr.

Francis William George Jr.

Mar 12, 2023

Francis William George, Jr, age 80, of Meherrin, VA, passed away peaceful on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born in Duval County, Florida, on October 5, 1942, to the late Francis William George, Sr., and Lettie Jane McRae George.

Francis graduated from Lake City Florida High School, was honorably...

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