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...

Jan 20, 2025

Pearlie Elizabeth Glass (Caldwell) Cumbie of Randolph, Virginia passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1931, to Charles Booker and Pearlie Inez Keesee Glass. When she was still a newborn, her mother passed away and she was unofficially adopted by her cousins Eugene and Hilda Caldwell and raised as...

Jan 17, 2025

Phillip “Phil” Darius Jackson age 76, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by a son, William A. Webb.

Phil is survived by his loving wife, Nany D. Jackson; eight children, Diana Williams (John), Rose Kloc (George), Sandra Hawkins, Cheryl McComb, Michael Timmons, Matthew Timmons,...

Jan 14, 2025

Randall “Randy” Whitt Jones, 69, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Rocky Mount Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Randy was born September 25, 1955, to Dorothy Whitt Jones and Horsley Edward Jones of Red Oak. He was the grandson of Pearl Rice Whitt and Emmett Owen Whitt of Chase City, VA,...

Jan 11, 2025

Dunn, Lavalette Irene Carroll “Lav” entered eternal life on Sunday, October 3, 2021, where she reunited with her husband of 64 years, Samuel T. Dunn “Sam”; her parents, Mary and Squire Carroll; and all those family members and friends who, with Jesus welcomed her.  Her spirits are carried on by her four children, eight grandchildren six great-grandchildren, and an...

Jan 11, 2025

Dorothy “Nanny” Amos Mayhew, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Daisy Amos; her husband, William “Doug” Douglas Mayhew; her son, Eugene “Bootsy” Mayhew; and her grandson, Keith Mayhew.

Dorothy worked for numerous years at Amelia Dress Company...

Jan 11, 2025

Thomas Hanmer Ramsey, 56, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Dix Ramsey.  Tom is survived by his loving children, Zachary Thomas Ramsey and Jessica Lee Ramsey, and his devoted parents, James Daniel Ramsey, Jr., and Lee Hanmer Neal Ramsey.  He also leaves two siblings, James...

Jan 11, 2025

James Reginald Childress, age 77, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Agnes Marker Childress; one sister, Ida Scott.

James is survived by two sisters, Sarah “Jenny” Hudson (Edward) of Drakes Branch, VA, and Mable Glasscock (Charles) of Amelia, VA; one brother,...

Jan 11, 2025

John Henry Duty, 87, of Meherrin, Virginia, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Duty; his daughter, Linda Duffey; and his siblings, Walter, James, and Robert Duty, Bertha Armentrout, and Maxie Lee Sloan.

He is survived by his children Barbara Thompson (Mike) of Jetersville,...

Jan 11, 2025

Willie Anderson Wallace left this Earth on October 19, 2017 to return to his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his father, George W. Wallace Jr. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Wallace; his loving wife, Kim Wallace; his two beloved sons, Wayne Wallace (Ashley), and Tommy Wallace; his five siblings, Debbie Hunt, Linda Price, Beverly...

Jan 11, 2025

David Francis Coates, age 72, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, J. V. and Virginia Coates;  two sisters, Bertha Bloxton and Betty Parsons Smith.

David is survived by one sister, Louise Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was a faithful member of Eureka Baptist...

Jan 11, 2025

Jones, Randy Wayne, age 63, of Farmville VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Randy was the son of the late Lucy Newcomb Bentley  and Clifton Wiley Jones, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Destinee Ann Jones and her mother Yvonne Renea Dalton, his stepdaughter, Dianna Leber Combs. Randy is also...

Jan 11, 2025

William was born on April 28, 1940. William was preceded in death by his father, Green Berry Dix, his mother, Eloise Conner Dix and brother, Charles Franklin Dix. William is survived by his beloved companion Mary Newby of Chase City Virginia.   William is also survived by his brother, Reginald W. Dix, his sisters Barbara D. Spencer and Betty D....

Jan 11, 2025

Jesse Giles Dunaway, age 82, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Nannie Dunaway; three sisters, Betty Harris, Ruby Trammell, and Connie Francis; two brothers, Morrell Dunaway and Daniel Dunaway.

Jesse is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 11, 2025

Andy Layton “Layton” Powell age 66, of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 22, 2019. Layton was born on February 9, 1953, the third child of Thomas L. Powell, Sr., and Frances Bishop Powell.  He was a graduate of Central High School in Victoria, and a lifelong resident of Lunenburg County.  Layton...

Jan 11, 2025

Helen Newcomb Baxley, age 86, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Lena Newcomb.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery, Keysville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be...

Jan 11, 2025

James Ray Tharpe, age 81, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit Tucker Tharpe and Irene Royster Tharpe; three brothers, K. David Tharpe, Curtis W. Tharpe, M. Wade Tharpe; and loving sister, Joyce T. Nichols.

He is...

Jan 11, 2025

Coan Gray Agee, 90, peacefully passed from this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019, surrounded by his family at his home in Keysville, Virginia. Rev. Agee was the husband of the former Velda Harrell. Born in Floyd County on May 27, 1929, he was the only son of Esley Grover and Ruby Dalton Agee. After graduating from Meadows of...

Jan 11, 2025

Gordon Tennyson Passmore, age 91, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Reeves Passmore, his parents, George Gordon and Virginia Elizabeth Passmore; his sister, Virginia Hardy Passmore.

Gordon is survived by his daughter, Peggy Burroughs and husband, Ronnie. He served in the United States Army...