Nov 1, 2021

Robert Burton Tucker, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Everette Flournoy and Fannie Mangum Tucker, his brother John Tucker, and his sisters Anne Claybrook, Betty Bates, Shirley Mae Tucker, Evelyn Burch, and Emily Moore.

Following graduation from Randolph-Henry High School in 1961,...

Sep 30, 2021

Duluth, Georgia/Meherrin, Virginia – Charles Aubrey Crafton, 83, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.  Born December 23, 1937, he was born in Meherrin, Virginia, to the late Aubrey and Sunie Crafton.

Whether he was working in the garden, or selling his pecans, Charles had the biggest heart and a passion for people.  He never met a stranger,...

Sep 28, 2021

Marjorie Henderson Bailey was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.  She left this world after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on September 28, 2021 at age 88.

She was born to Walter & Elsie Henderson on February 15, 1933.  After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, Willard “Bill”...

Sep 27, 2021

Barbara Hamlett Dunnavant (84) of Cullen, Virginia passed away at her home on September 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Dayton Lee Dunnavant, Sr.; her parents Aubrey E. Hamlett, Sr. and Laura Vassar Hamlett; and her brother Aubrey E. Hamlett, Jr. She is survived by her four children, Jackie D. Hobgood (Howard)...

Sep 24, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Littleton Powell, Jr., 76 of Keysville, VA, entered his heavenly home September 24, 2021. He was born on November 19, 1944 in Newport News, VA.

Tommy was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church and loved his church family. Tommy thrived in the outdoors, making a living farming and surveying the land. He loved...

Sep 18, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Thomas Graves, 79 of Keysville, Virginia died September 18, 2021 in the arms of the Lord at Lynchburg Hospital.  Born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 7, 1942 to Thomas and Marie (Brown) Graves.  He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Patricia “Patt” Ann (Nuckols) the love of his life.  He is survived by...

Sep 12, 2021

Orving E. Clemins was born April 10, 1950, in Warriormines, WV, to the late BE and Gaynell Clemins; and ‘left the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God” on September 12, 2021.  Orving is survived by his wife of 44 years Diane T Clemins, of Charlotte Court House, VA; two daughters Delores Clemins Redenius (Alex) of...

Sep 2, 2021

Billy Craig Gibson Jr., 62, of Keysville, Virginia passed away September 2, 2021 from natural causes.  He was born January 4, 1959 in Huntsville, Alabama and graduated from Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield, Virginia in 1978.

There wasn’t much Billy couldn’t do with his hands; he was a multi-craft tradesman.  He worked as an ASE certified...

Sep 2, 2021

Jean Campbell Pettus Hudson, 86, of Farmville, VA, passed away on September 2, 2021.  She was born to parents, Walter Harold Pettus, Sr. and Lillie Belle Pettus on September 16, 1934, in Drakes Branch, VA.

Jean retired from Hampton-Sydney College after over 25 years of service.  She loved her time there, and in later years would often...

Aug 27, 2021

Doris L Duffey age 82, of Saxe, VA, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.  She is survived by one daughter, Pat Nichols (Kenny) of Saxe, VA; three sons Bobby Duffey (Peggy) of Chase City, VA, David Duffey of Drakes Branch, VA, Scottie Duffey (Lisa) of Chase City, VA; one son-in-law John Palmer of Red Oak, VA; eight grandchildren, Jonathan...

Aug 21, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021 the Lord opened his ever-merciful arms to our loving mother, grandmother, and friend, Debbie Alma Bates Jarrett.  Debbie was born in Farmville, VA on January 9th, 1960 to the late Harvey R. Bates Jr. and the late Barbara A. Roark.   Debbie enjoyed the beach, gardening, great thrift store treasures she had a keen knack for...

Aug 20, 2021

Kenneth Wilson “Kenny” Millner, age 80, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021.  He was the son of the late Charles Edward and Maude East Millner.  Kenny is survived by his devoted little Jack-Russell, Bridgett.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at the Ash Camp Memorial...

Aug 17, 2021

Austin Rhea Hancock, age 21, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2021.

Survived by his father, Charles Rhea Hancock; mother, Marjorie Watson; sister, Loren Hancock; grandfather, Charlie Hancock; aunt, Kathy Biggers; uncle, Robert Biggers;  cousins, Valerie, Chad, Aubrey and Loxley; and a special friend, Kaysi Bing.

Austin...

Aug 13, 2021

James Randy Andrews, loving husband, father, and Pop-Pop, passed away on August 13, 2021. He was born on July 12, 1956, the son of the late James Carlton Andrews (Jimmie) and Kathryn Tucker Andrews (Becky).

Randy was known throughout the community for his welcoming smile, bright blue eyes, and warm hugs. True to his upbringing, Randy was...

Aug 4, 2021

Ronald “Calvin” Seagle, age 78, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home, Wednesday, August 4, 2021.  Owner of Seagle Trucking, Inc., he was an over the road driver for 55 years and he loved trucking.  Calvin was also known by his CB handle, “Fat Rabbit.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Janie...

Jul 22, 2021

Garnet C. Shook, age 88, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021, with her daughter’s Berneta and Celia by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, Leroy L. Shook; her sister, Ethel Taylor; and her brothers, Hugh Childers, Harry Childers, Howard Childers, Stanley Childers, and Leonard Childers.

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Jul 16, 2021

Steven Scott Smith, 28, of Red House, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2021. He is survived by his daughter Sadie Michelle Pickeral; his parents, Samuel Earl Smith Jr. and Pamela W. Smith; two brothers, Clinton Dale Mallory and William Earl Smith; and his niece, Lauren Betty Smith.

A visitation will be held Saturday July...

Jun 14, 2021

Cedric L. Cisco, age 88, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Cisco.  Cedric is survived by his wife, Naydean Bowen Cisco; children, Bruce Cisco (Robin), Alvin Cisco (Stephanie), Darlene Cisco (Paul); seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be held at...

Jun 3, 2021

William Robert “Willie” Allen, 70, of Keysville, Virginia peacefully departed this life in the comfort of his home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Born on July 19, 1950, he was the youngest child of Joseph Dunkley “Joe” Allen and Ida Virginia “I.V.” Childress Allen. At a young age, Willie learned how to farm and raise livestock from his family...

May 27, 2021

Frank John Banko, age 93, of Farmville, VA passed on to glory on May 27, 2021.  He was born January 18, 1928 at Hopwood, the family farm in Fayette County, PA.  Frank was the 11 th of twelve children born to Andrew and Maria (Timar) Banko.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...