Jun 27, 2019

James Reginald “PeeWee” Newcomb, age 79, of Keysville, VA passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thea Ardis Newcomb and Lockie Townsend Newcomb.  Surviving are three sisters, Betty N. McKinney, Linda Marie Newcomb, and Brenda Kay Lewis (Robert); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at...

Jun 25, 2019

Doris Marie Grubbs age 73, of Altavista, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel M. “Doc” Crews and Mary Wiley Crews.  Doris is survived by her husband of thirty years, Lannie J. Grubbs; three sons, Bruce J. Keller and his wife, Julie, Brian K. Keller, and Jason L. Keller;...

Jun 18, 2019

Boyd Donell Nelson, 78, of Keysville VA, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2019. Mr. Nelson passed away in the care of McGuire VA Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Boyd was born March 9, 1941, in Charlotte County VA. His parents were the late Henry Boyd Nelson and Josephine Nelson, formally Gibson. He was married...

Jun 10, 2019

John Wesley Layne, Jr., “John” passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Monday, June 10, 2019, and into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born April 29, 1935, and was 84.  John was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Layne, Sr., and Lillian Marston Layne; his brothers, Samuel A., Rawton C....

Jun 2, 2019

Thomas Andrew “Red” Mays, Sr., age 81, of Keysville, VA, passed away in the early morning hours of his birthday on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1938, to the late Elmer Dillard Mays and Lelia Webber Mays. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of forty-six years, Elizabeth L. Mays; two sons,...

May 25, 2019

Thomas Hughes “Tom” Francis, age 76, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Dunaway Francis. Tom is survived by four children, Malcolm Francis (Teresa), Tommy Francis (Deanna), Amy Newcomb (Carl), and Jennifer Hailey (Frank); six grandchildren, Holly Carwile, Justin Francis,...

May 24, 2019

Madeline June Hermann, 95, of Green Bay, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 24, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born on February 2, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Florence Sprinkle; and her husband, Frank Hermann. Madeline attended Longwood College to pursue a degree in Business. After school she worked...

May 21, 2019

Richard “Shirley” Brown, 84 of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Shirley is survived by his children, Richard Dwight Brown (Judy), Michael Bruce Brown (Janice) Deborah Brown Parsons, and Robert Gene Brown (Hope).  Shirley had nine precious grandchildren Richard Zachary Brown (Melody), Randall Chase Parsons, Amy Brown...

May 15, 2019

James Brandon Smith age 30, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Brandon is survived by his mother, Shawnna Waddell his father, John C. Smith, Jr.; a brother, John C. Smith, III; a sister, Tiffany Nichole Smith; one niece, Jaycie Michelle Smith; two nephews, Bentley and Jaxson Joyner; grandmother, Linda Faye Waddell; uncle, Jimmy...

May 11, 2019

Thomas Stanley Scruggs of Cullen, VA peacefully transitioned from his earthly life to eternal life with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the age of 63. Tommy was born on August 27, 1955, to Lewis and Jackie Scruggs.  In September of 1976 he married his sweetheart, Sandra Scruggs.  They later had two children. In addition to...

May 3, 2019

Sherry Sue Thomas, age 63, of Keysville, VA passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Elbert L. Thomas; three children, Allen Thomas, Jason Thomas and Amy Thomas; four grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Noel.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in...

Apr 29, 2019

Laura Ferguson Childress of Keysville, Va. peacefully transitioned from her earthly life to her eternal life with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the age of 85. Laura fought a valiant 15 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Laura was born on February 26, 1934 to John and Maria Ferguson in Meherrin, Va. In October...

Apr 26, 2019

Bradley Steven Martin, age 60, of Rice, VA, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd A. and Mildred W. Martin; his sister, Maxine Martin; and two brothers, Dennis Martin and Donald Martin.

Bradley is survived by his wife, Ida M. Martin;...

Apr 22, 2019

Betty Gray Dickerson Holt, was born on Monday, April 24, 1944 at Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2019.  She was the first-born child of Monroe Wilson Dickerson & Nellie Gray Taylor.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life,...

Apr 14, 2019

On Sunday, April 14, 2019, Suzanne T. Brown, wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt, and beloved friend passed away suddenly at the age of 71 years. Suzanne will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend, Billy Brown Sr., their precious children, Billy Jr. and Tommy (Julie), by her granddaughter’s, Taylor and Lindsey, her brothers and sisters. Suzanne...

Apr 12, 2019

Henry Daniel Bentley, Jr., age 83, of Keysville, VA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 12, 2019. Daniel was the son of Henry Daniel Bentley, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Bentley.  He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Lucy Newcomb Bentley; two sons, H. D. Bentley, III, and Randy W....

Apr 3, 2019

Bonnie Gail Dix, age 55, of Beaverdam, VA, formerly of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, William “Billy” Dix; her mother, Frances Scott Green; and two sisters, Barbara Dix Ramsey, and Becky Dix Wooldridge.

Bonnie is survived by two children, Chris Miller (Kim), and Amanda Church...

Apr 2, 2019

Debbie E. Cisco, age 61, of Saxe, VA passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Cedric L. and Naydean Cisco; two brothers, Bruce Cisco (Robin), Alvin Cisco (Gail); one sister, Darlene Cisco (Paul); and a special devoted friend, Larry Palmer; numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held...

Mar 30, 2019

Garland Oscar Clark, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Garland was born in Campbell County, VA, on June 15, 1928.  He was the son of Oscar L. Clark and Ruth Mason Clark.  He was preceded in death by five sisters, four brothers, and his step-mother, Audrey Clark.

Garland is survived by...

Mar 19, 2019

Ray Jerome Mayhew, age 67, of Amelia Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was a U S Army Decorated Veteran of the 101 st Airborne Division receiving the Bronze Star Medal and The Army Commendation Medal.  Ray was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Ray is survived by his wife,...