Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State
Burwell Lee Bridges Sr.
Nov 8, 2019
Burwell Lee Bridges, Sr., age 93, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Joyce Thompson Bridges for sixty years. Burwell retired from Burlington Industries/WestPoint Stevens with 35 years of service. Born in Chase City, VA, he was the son of the late Virgil Lee and Bertha Crow Bridges. He...

Charles Ray Johnson
Nov 8, 2019
Charles Ray Johnson, age 69, passed peacefully in the early morning of Friday, November 8, 2019, at his home in Meherrin, VA, ending his decade-long battle with COPD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Virginia Johnson; nephew, Danny Johnson; and his brother-in-law, Rufus Johnson.
Born and raised in Four Oaks, NC, Charles devotedly...
James Kevin Raper Sr.
Nov 8, 2019
James Kevin Raper, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 at home in Lunenburg, VA at a young age of 51. Kevin was a native of Portsmouth, VA, where he spent most of his life. He was a bounty hunter and bouncer most of his life. Kevin had many nicknames from Old Red to Grim Reaper. He loved...
John Wesley Murphy
Sep 18, 2019
John Wesley Murphy, age 68, of Bracey, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Eva Murphy; and one sister, Sandra “Sissy” Murphy. John is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Peggy H. Murphy; three sons, James Murphy, Mike Murphy (Angela), and Wallace Corbitt (Pearl); two brothers, Michael...
Ruby Harris Andrews
Sep 18, 2019
Ruby Harris Andrews, age 93, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019. She was born in Charlotte County, Virginia and lived there her entire life. Ruby worked for Burlington Industries and then spent many years as a Home Health Aid with the Charlotte County Health Department. She is survived by her brother, James A. Harris (Jean);...
Joseph “Joey” George Blaszkiewicz
Sep 13, 2019
Joseph “Joey “George Blaszkiewicz, (39) of Keysville, VA, passed suddenly from this life into heaven on September 13, 2019. Joey was born on August 26, 1980, in Patchogue, NY, and grew up in Shirley, NY. Joey was an amazing man that never knew a stranger and never hesitated to help someone in need. He was an avid fisherman who...

Mr. James Donath Osborn
Sep 9, 2019
Mr. James Donath Osborn, age 71, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA. He was a lifelong resident of Brick, New Jersey. James was an insurance salesman for many years. He is survived by his wife Darlene Salutsky Osborn; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Karen Osborn; several...
Edna May Tilton
Aug 25, 2019
On August 25, 2019, Edna May Tilton passed away peacefully in her sleep. Edna May was born in Forked River, New Jersey on October 26, 1923; she was 95 years old. She and her husband William Jacob Tilton both resided in Keysville, VA and had been married for 72 years. They are both surely celebrating being back together...
John William “Will” Osborne Jr.
Aug 22, 2019
John William “Will” Osborne, Jr. (29) of Wylliesburg, VA went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2019. Will was born on June 8, 1990 in Halifax, VA. Will was a simple man. He loved home. He was known for his contagious smile, carefree spirit, his love for his family and friends, farming, hunting, and riding his Tyrex....
Esther Foster Roach
Aug 20, 2019
Esther Foster Roach, 96, of Phenix, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born on November 3, 1922, to the late Hoyt and Ruth Foster.
She is survived by her son, Millard C. Roach of Chesterfield; her daughter, Margaret Lee Tuck and husband, James of Randolph; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Keith and...
Dicie Lacks Shores
Aug 14, 2019
Dicie Lacks Shores, age 85, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Chase City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Shores. Dicie is survived by two sons, Harvey D. Shores and wife, Pamela Royster Shores of Drakes Branch, VA, and William R. “Tom” Shores, Jr., of Farmville, VA; three...
Elizabeth Lineberry “Liz” Trent
Aug 9, 2019
Elizabeth Lineberry “Liz” Trent, age 71, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by four sons, Stephen Trent, Ken Trent, Andrew Trent, Craig Trent and his wife, Karen; one daughter, Margie Trent; six grandchildren, Taylor Madison Trent, Colby Maddox Trent, Grace Caroline Trent, Lila...
Jami Nicole Demuth
Aug 3, 2019
Jami Nicole DeMuth, born September 15, 1978, of Phenix, VA, passed away on August 3, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Bonnie DeMuth; her best friend and devoted sister, Carol DeMuth Taylor (B.J.); five nephews, Will, Walker, Zach, Zane, and Ryder Taylor; two very special and devoted cousins, who were truly sisters to her, Shannon Leigh...

Carl Daniel Freeze
Jul 19, 2019
Carl Daniel Freeze, age 72, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, July 19 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Freeze. He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Freeze; daughter, Jennifer Freeze Lacks; six grandchildren, Ashley Freeze, Taylor Lacks, Brandon Lacks, Alyssa Raley, Madison Raley, and Colton Freeze. A service will be held at a...

Larney Aubrey “Buddy” Worthington
Jul 19, 2019
Larney Aubrey “Buddy” Worthington, 83, entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2019, at Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. Buddy was a native of Georgia and a graduate of the University of Georgia. He moved to Virginia in 1967 to begin his lifelong career as a forester, first with Chesapeake Corporation and then as an independent forester. Buddy loved the...

Alma Jackson Mann
Jul 14, 2019
Alma Jackson Mann was born April 3, 1927, to the late James Albert Jackson and Kitty Idell Smith Jackson. Alma passed peacefully on the morning of Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Richard Mann, her three children, Samuel Mann Jr, Shirley Mann Graves, and William Mann, and...

Ida Mae O’Quinn
Jul 13, 2019
Ida Mae O’Quinn, known to her loving family and faithful friends as “Mae,” passed suddenly from this life into heaven on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born September 21, 1939, she finally passed into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, at the age of 79. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond O’Quinn, her parents, James...
Joe Martin Camp
Jul 11, 2019
Joe Martin Camp age 53, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lena Camp; and one sister, Diane Camp.
Joe is survived by three children, Michael, Timothy (Jennifer), and Shelly; one grandchild, Sullivan; two sisters, Virginia Link (R. L.), Marie Hauenstien (Dallas), one...
Brenda Hatcher Simpson
Jul 5, 2019
Brenda Hatcher Simpson, age 53, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Joseph W. Hatcher, Heather R. Simpson, and Lindsey M. Simpson; three grandchildren, Zachery Hatcher, Juliana Stevens, and Parker Hatcher; two brothers, James W. Scott (Ann), Paul E. Scott (Sherry); two sisters, Peggy S. Claytor (Nelson), and Wanda S....
James Garland “Oz” Osborne
Jun 29, 2019
James Garland “Oz” Osborne, 82, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Lillian B. Osborne; children, Joyce V. Averette (Wayne), Robert E. Vaughan (Wanda), and Anita B. Campbell; three grandchildren, Anna Rutledge (David), Rebecca Watts (Derek), and Brandy Campbell; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Kaylin, and Cody. He is also survived by...