Jan 22, 2021

Roy Blanding Hailey, 75, of Keysville, VA was called home by our Lord and Savior on January 22, 2021. Roy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Faye Dixon Hailey, his daughter, Renee’ Hailey Conwell (Mark) of Keysville and a son, Roy B. Hailey, Jr. (Valerie) of Pawtucket, RI. Brothers Raymond Aubrey Hailey, Jr., of Glen Allen, VA...

Jan 18, 2021

Mary Lee Morris, age 91, of Crewe, VA, passed away on January 18, 2021, in Lynchburg, VA, due to complications following a broken hip.

Mrs. Morris was born on April 14, 1929, in North Wilkesboro, NC, to her parents, Millard Fillmore Brooks and Ethel Blevins Brooks.  She married Julius Morris in 1953. The Morris’s moved to Crewe,...

Jan 15, 2021

Jerry Allen King, age 68, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents John A. and Nora Wade King.

He is survived by his siblings, Linda Dunn, Peggy Cliborne, Johnny King, Tom Foley, and Fay Bailey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside...

Jan 14, 2021

James (Jimmy) Taylor died on January 14, 2021, due to complications from Covid.  He was 75 years old. Jimmy was born on July 15, 1945, and resided in Charlotte County, Virginia. He was a long time member of Bethel Baptist Church.  He graduated from Randolph Henry High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.   He...

Jan 13, 2021

Hugh Andrew “Andy” Corbett, Jr., age 60, of Staunton, VA, formerly of Prospect, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his step-father, William Hamlett Sr.  Andy was the son of Betty L. Hamlett of Pamplin, VA, and the late Hugh Corbett, Sr.

He is also survived by his son, Joshua...

Jan 6, 2021

Carl Gilbert Long Jr., age 77, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning January 6, 2021. He was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the son of the late Carl Gilbert Long Sr. and Anna Mae Long.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Vernie Long; and his 2 brothers, Donald and Gordon Long.  ...

Jan 4, 2021

Susan Jeanette Adams, age 61, of Saxe, VA, passed away suddenly at sunset on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, George “Jiggs” Adams; and an infant daughter, Samantha Tucker.

She is survived by her daughters, Miranda Payne and husband, Charlie B. and Jessica Tucker; her mother, Nancy T. Adams; brothers, Malcolm...

Jan 2, 2021

Peggy Phillips Dunaway, age 63, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Nellie Phillips; a brother, Thomas “Ray” Phillips.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Leonard “Lenny” Dunaway; one son, Thomas Dunaway; one brother, Steve Phillips (Cindy); one sister, Maggie Lynch (Tommy).

Jan 2, 2021

Willie Hampton “Bud” Dodd passed away peacefully, at his home, on January 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Hampton was born on April 20, 1929, in Charlotte County and was a farmer/owner of Dodd’s Farm Supply. His greatest love in life was the ability to work hard every day, and work he did. During his lifetime, he co-owned...

Dec 28, 2020

Larry Braxton Hudson, age 71, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie “Chunk” Hudson, and Robert “Bob” Hudson; three sisters, Linda Hall, Doris Waddell, and Nancy Adams.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous great-great-nieces...

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Phillips Martin, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Lewis E. Martin III; three sons, David O. Daly, Jr. and Kenneth M. Daly, and James H. Daly; a daughter, Sharon Daly Chiles; two half-sisters, Dorothy Overby and Alice Stovall; a half-brother, Sam Phillips, Jr.; six grandchildren, Beth Pulliam,...

Dec 24, 2020

Our beloved daddy and papa passed into eternal peace on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Agnes N. “Nell” Francis; and two beautiful granddaughters, Becca Francis and Autumn Cantrell.

Left to cherish his precious memory and laughter are his loving and devoted children; one son, Marvin Francis (Cheryle); five daughters,  Delores Cantrell...

Dec 20, 2020

Lorena T. Tharpe, age 98, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary Tharpe of Saxe, VA.

Lorena was the widow of David L. “Dick” Tharpe; she was also preceded in death by a son, David Irving...

Dec 15, 2020

Martha M. Tubbs, 92, of Powhatan, Virginia passed from this life peacefully at home on December 15, 2020. She is the widow of Philip D. Tubbs.

She is survived by her son, Kelly Tubbs, of Powhatan, Virginia, and her brother Dr. Watson E. Mills, of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Martha is also survived by many nieces and nephews, along...

Dec 13, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Hudson Locke, age 89, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Locke; two sisters and four brothers.

Mildred is survived by one sister-in-law, Barbara D. Hudson; one brother-in-law, James D. Brammer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be...

Dec 1, 2020

Evelyn Fowler (Christine) Price, 89, of Farmville, died in her home on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born on February 4, 1931, the daughter of the late Purless Lester Fowler and Laura Driskill Fowler. Christine was preceded in death by her brother’s; Raymond, Alton & Melvyn Fowler; and sister, Jo Ann Fowler Parson.

Christine attended Smithdeal...

Nov 27, 2020

Roy Lewis Wilmouth, age 85, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. He was the son of the late Henry F. and Gertie Pennell Wilmouth. Roy was preceded in death by his brother, Henry F. Wilmouth, Jr.; and a sister, Audrey W. Jones. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Claudette Wilmouth; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Nov 24, 2020

Teddy B. Goodrich, Jr., 72, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Teddy and Lizzie Mae Goodrich.

Teddy was a mechanic working over thirty years at Performance Counts in Farmville, VA. He always loved being around...

Nov 22, 2020

During a beautiful sunrise Sunday, November 22, 2020, Terry Duffey Palmer, 55, went home to be with Jesus. After a courageous battle with cancer, not one that she lost but a battle she won knowing there was a better place that’s free of suffering and pain.  Terry is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, John R. Palmer;...

Nov 19, 2020

Robert Alan Mason, 65 of Keysville, VA met his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2020. Alan is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cynthia Powell Mason; three sons who he couldn’t be prouder of, Ryan Mason and wife Kristen of Midlothian, VA; Jonathan Mason and wife Brittney of Chesterfield, VA; and Evan Mason of Keysville, VA. ...