Obituaries

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Ray Jerome Mayhew

Ray Jerome Mayhew

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,...

Elizabeth Ann Taylor Tharpe

Elizabeth Ann Taylor Tharpe

Mar 17, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Tharpe, age 80, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, “Booze” and Annie Belle Taylor; her husband, Raymond Tharpe, Sr.; her brother, “Butch” Taylor; and her step-daughter, Carolyn Tharpe. Ann is survived by one son, Ray Tharpe, Jr., (Michele); one daughter, Debbie Newcomb (Rocky);...

Brian Conrad Freeze

Brian Conrad Freeze

Mar 11, 2019

Brian Conrad Freeze, age 47, of Charlotte C. H., VA, departed this life on March 11, 2019. He was born February 14, 1972 to Carl and Mary Freeze.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Mary Stanley. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Mary Freeze; his wife, Tammy Owen Freeze;  his sister, Jennifer...

Allie Franklin Tuck Jr.

Allie Franklin Tuck Jr.

Mar 1, 2019

Allie Franklin Tuck, Jr., age 89, of Keysville, VA, passed away on March 1, 2019. Born on May 24, 1929, he operated Tuck’s TV and Appliances in Keysville for 27 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Clara Tuck, by his wife Geneva Lewis, by his sisters Bessie Dix and Barbara Tharpe and his brother...

Henry Thweatte Anderson

Henry Thweatte Anderson

Feb 22, 2019

Henry Thweatte Anderson of Burkeville, VA passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was the son of Laurence G. and Valeria Edwards Anderson.   Henry is survived by his son, David Wayne Anderson, his step sons David and Kevin Chenault, his grandson Jason Wallace, his brother Frank Anderson, sisters Ruby Robinson, Donna Stafford, Carrie Reece, Nina Layne, Jane Holt,...

Doris Cocke Brandon

Doris Cocke Brandon

Feb 21, 2019

Doris C. Brandon, age 90, of Victoria, VA departed this life on Thursday, February 21, 2019, to stroll across Heaven with her husband of 53 years Pat. She was the only child of William and Edna Cocke who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved cat Boots.  Doris is survived by her son,...

Jeremy Austin Moore

Jeremy Austin Moore

Feb 19, 2019

Jeremy Austin Moore (12/6/1996-2/19/2019) age 22, has entered Heaven. He leaves behind his

parents, Raymond Eugene Moore, Jr. and Teresa Anne Fears Moore, MD, siblings Cameron

and Alexa Moore, grandparents, John L. and Judith H. Fears, aunts and uncles, Jackie Fears

Lorenzen (Kevin Lorenzen), William Archie Moore (Leni Lebron), and many great aunts,...

Wendy Montague Newcomb

Wendy Montague Newcomb

Feb 11, 2019

Wendy Montague Newcomb, age 55, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Randolph Montague, Sr.; and her brother, Randolph Montague, Jr.

Wendy is survived by her husband, Jason U. Newcomb, Sr.; two sons, JJ Newcomb and wife, Bobbi, Eric Newcomb and wife, Pam; five grandchildren,...

Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson Pryor

Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson Pryor

Feb 8, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson Pryor, age 69, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Clay Pryor; two sons, Dean Pryor and Jeffrey Pryor; two daughters, Ronda Hardy and Krystle Pryor; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robbie Pryor.

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Florence H. Copal

Florence H. Copal

Jan 28, 2019

Florence H. Copal, age 92, of Saxe, VA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 28, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born November 24, 1926, in Clover, VA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Copal; her parents, Lucas E. Heath and Maggie Vassar Heath; and brothers, L. Garland Heath and...

Patricia “Pat” Nelson Hudson

Patricia “Pat” Nelson Hudson

Jan 11, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Nelson Hudson, age 73, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie “Chunk” Edward Hudson. “Pat” is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Hudson; her loving friend, Lensey Glover; one brother, William Nelson and his wife Pat; a special niece, Debbie Shifflett and her husband Reverend...

Marian Walker Robinson

Marian Walker Robinson

Jan 8, 2019

Marian Walker Robinson, age 76, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She is survived by her husband, William H. Robinson Sr.; two children, Linda Robinson and William H. Robinson, Jr.; five grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January...

James Francis Kohut

James Francis Kohut

Jan 6, 2019

James Francis Kohut, age 70,of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marjorie Schwart Kohut; and a brother, Johnny Kohut.  James is survived by his wife, Sally M. Kohut; his son, Loren Auterino; three grandchildren, Thaddeus, Nemo, and Moonshine; and one brother, Bobby Kohut....

Kenneth Garland Morton, Sr.

Kenneth Garland Morton, Sr.

Jan 4, 2019

Morton, Kenneth Garland, Sr., 86 years old, of Burkeville and most recently The Masonic Home of Virginia: went home to be with Jesus January 4, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents John Booker and Lucie Collins Morton and by his beloved first wife Lorene B. Morton, his high school sweetheart.  His heavenly reunion will also include his youngest...

Stinson Lee Estep

Stinson Lee Estep

Jan 2, 2019

Stinson Lee Estep, age 59, of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Elizabeth Estep; two brothers, Alvin Estep and Victor Estep; one sister, Victoria Estep; and numerous nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral...

David Lewis Craig

David Lewis Craig

Dec 26, 2018

David Lewis Craig, born June 10, 1945, passed away peacefully at the home of his son, William, on December 26, 2018, surrounded by his family.

David enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed walking around the farm, hunting, and time with friends and family at the campground.

David is survived by his...

James H. Saunders

James H. Saunders

Dec 14, 2018

James H. Saunders, 50, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018. He was born August 24, 1968, to Billy Leonard Saunders and Ann Sims Saunders. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Morris Winston Sims Sr., his father, Billy Leonard Saunders Sr., two brothers, Billy Leonard Saunders Jr., and Carlton Donald Fallen Jr., and nephew, ...

Tina Grissom Evans

Tina Grissom Evans

Dec 12, 2018

Tina Grissom Evans, age 53, of Randolph, VA passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Roland and Geneva Grissom and her sister, Sandra G Blount. She is survived by her husband, David L. Evans, three daughters, Cara Elliott (Anthony), Jessica and Michaela Evans; four brothers, Dan Grissom (Sue), Ronnie Grissom (Carol),...

Marshall Wade “Lit” Tharpe

Marshall Wade “Lit” Tharpe

Dec 1, 2018

Marshall Wade “Lit” Tharpe, age 82, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Tharpe; his sister, Joyce Tharpe Nichols; and two brothers, Curtis W. Tharpe, and Kermit David Tharpe.

“Lit” is survived by two children, Jeffrey W. Tharpe and Bonnie J. Tharpe; two grandchildren,...

Joshua Reese Lacks

Joshua Reese Lacks

Nov 30, 2018

Joshua Reese Lacks, Age 30, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dena Lacks; his grandparents, Joe and Frances Lacks.

Joshua is survived by his daughter, Brianca “Mina” Lacks; his father, Eddie Lacks; his grandparents, Donald and Frances Phaup; and numerous uncles; aunts; and cousins.

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