Feb 3, 2022

Charlotte Dix Hicks, age 82, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on February 3, 2022, at her home in Keysville, VA.  She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Willie T. Hicks; her parents, Earnest B. Dix, Sr. and Geneva T. Dix; her brother, Earnest B. Dix, Jr.; and her sister, Doris D. Hicks....

Feb 1, 2022

Nancy Hatcher Pedigo, age 75, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  Nancy was born on January 5, 1947, in Campbell County, VA.  She was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of fifty-seven years Art Pedigo; her parents, Raymond Hatcher and Bernice Smith (James); two sisters, Dorothy Francis...

Feb 1, 2022

Dr. David Torrence died on February 1, 2022, at his home in Meherrin, Virginia, at the age of 84.  He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his sons, Matthew Jameson Torrence and David, Jr.  He is also survived by his brother, Timothy of San Antonia, Texas.

Born in Baltimore, MD, to parents, William and Mildred Torrence, he...

Jan 25, 2022

Margaret Covington Martin, age 72, of Randolph, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Mrs. Martin was born in Halifax County January 27,1949. She is preceded in death by her son, Roy Lee Martin.

She is survived by her husband, Roy D. Martin; three sons, Jason Martin (Pearl), Joseph Martin (Janet), and...

Jan 12, 2022

Arthur Damon Pedigo, age 78, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  Art was born on September 2, 1943, in Scott City, MO.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Effie Pedigo; his brother, Bud Miller; and two sisters, Janet Dillman, and Myrtle Ann Stephens.

Art...

Jan 12, 2022

Gladys Taylor Vaughn, age 72, of Brookneal, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, Larry W. Vaughn; and one brother, Herman Taylor.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, 1725 Harvey Road, Phenix, VA. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home...

Jan 6, 2022

Mildred Kathryn “Kathy” Adams Meadows, 71, of Alton, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, South Boston.  She was the loving and devoted wife of David “Dave” Thomas Meadows.

Kathy was born December 1, 1950 in Farmville, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Clifford Adams and Florence Ashworth Adams. ...

Jan 1, 2022

Donna Carlson, 59, of Drakes Branch, VA,  passed peacefully at her home January 1, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. Born Donna Lynn Thorpe on April 6,1962, to the late Elijah Thomas and Rosie Jeanette Thorpe in Lemoore CA. Donna was a devoted wife and stay at home mom that enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and spending time with her...

Dec 20, 2021

Betty Bailey Hardy, 89, of Keysville died on Monday, December 20, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Sally Rickman, and is survived by her husband of 57 years, W.C. Hardy; her son, James Caroll Bailey (Beverly); step-daughter, Nancy Wakefield; and grandchildren, Zachary and Rebecca Bailey.  Betty treasured her many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Dec 20, 2021

James “Jimmy” Ryland Crews, 74, passed away peacefully December 20, 2021. “Roundman,” as he was affectionately known, was born July 22, 1947, at Grace Hospital in Richmond to his beloved parents, James S. and Edna Epps Crews, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his Uncle and Aunt, Bobby and Martha Epps of Halifax County, and cousins...

Dec 18, 2021

William “Billy” Dunn Pollard, age 95, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at The Woodland where he had been a resident since 2006.

Billy was born in Keysville, VA, on February 2, 1926, to the late John W. Pollard and Mildred Dunn Pollard.  He served in the United States...

Dec 17, 2021

Antonia “Toni” Hamlett Irby passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021.  She was married to the late Ben F. Hamlett of Charlotte Court House, VA, for forty-four years.

Toni served as Deputy Commissioner of Revenue for Charlotte County seventeen years prior to her retirement.  She is survived by her niece, Tracy Yardley; nephew, Kevin Yardley; great-niece, Kendra...

Dec 17, 2021

Malinda Ann Miller, age 57, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on December 17, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, Edward Miller.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., January 15, 2022, at the Fishin Pig, 5169 Farmville Road, Farmville VA 23901.  The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is serving the...

Dec 9, 2021

Byron M. Shorter, 82, of Charlotte Court House, VA, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Hattie Shorter; his youngest son, Jimmy Shorter; and his sister, Lois Groves.

Byron is survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Shirley Shorter; their children, Timmy Shorter (Kim),...

Dec 7, 2021

Billy Gene Dunn, age 78, of Keysville, VA died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from heart failure at Berry Hill Health and Rehab Center in South Boston, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Dunn and his brother Wayne Dunn.

Following graduation from R-HHS in 1961 he enlisted in the U. S....

Dec 6, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Neil Pierce, age 78, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1943 in Bedford, VA, to the late Ernest and Hazel Pierce.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Pierce Gilley; two nephews, Erik Gilley and Kevin Gilley; and their children.

A private memorial...

Nov 25, 2021

Robert “Beaver” Berkeley, age 62 of Keysville, VA died peacefully, November 25, 2021.  He was predeceased by his father Robert “Tinker” Berkeley and step-father, Harrell “Tink” Tuck, Jr.

Beaver enjoyed playing golf, watching Nascar, and dancing. He loved life and never met a stranger.  His smile and laugh were contagious.

Beaver is survived by his...

Nov 17, 2021

William Matthews (Matt) Ward , age 82, of Chester passed away on November 17, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Haywood and Irene Ward and his sister, Alice Rutledge.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Barbara Flowers Ward; daughter, Shelly Pignona (Scott Adams); son, Brian Ward (Ann); granddaughters, Chelsey...

Nov 12, 2021

Steven D. Moore of Bradenton, FL died after a short illness on November 12, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents. Philip J. Moore and Dorothy Shonk Moore, his brother, Philip J. Moore, Jr., a nephew, Douglas M. Moore, all of Charleston, WV and his late wife Emily Tucker Moore of Brookneal, VA

He was born in...

Nov 11, 2021

Herbert Harold Mullinex, Jr., age 73, of Stuarts Draft, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Uriah Mullinex; his mother, Dorothy Pauline Conklin; his foster parents, Kay and Al La Hanko.

Herbert is survived by his wife Patricia E. Mullinex; his four children,...