Obituaries

Local Obituaries for County, State

Charles Raine Arvin

Charles Raine Arvin

Nov 27, 2018

Charles Raine Arvin, 94, of Meherrin, VA, died November 26, 2018.  He was the son of Aubrey Bayne and Julia Harvey Arvin.  He is survived by his bride of 68 years, Dorothy Robertson Arvin; two children, Dorothy Arvin Newcomb (Billy) and Charles Harvey Arvin (Stephanie); Grandchildren, Amy McClure (Corey), Julia Bennett (Scott), William Newcomb (Audrey), Thomas Arvin (Annie), and...

Virginia Kirtley Nelson

Virginia Kirtley Nelson

Nov 20, 2018

Virginia K. Nelson, age 87, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born in Richmond, VA, to the Paul R. and Olive Newcomb Kirtley on September 12, 1931.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Walter William “Billy” Nelson; a brother, Paul R....

John William Tharpe

John William Tharpe

Nov 14, 2018

John William Tharpe, age 87, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. He was born on July 15, 1931, to the late John T. “Johnnie” and Inez Pace Tharpe  of Charlotte Court House, VA.

John William was raised in Charlotte Court House, completed High School at Randolph-Henry, worked at the Chenele Plant...

Ann S. Hammock

Ann S. Hammock

Nov 9, 2018

Ann S. Hammock age 82, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan “Buck” Hammock.

Ann is survived by three children, Debbie Harwood and husband, Scott, David Hammock, and Linda Rowley and husband, Tom; one brother, Archer Southall and wife, Nancy; and four grandchildren.

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Rowen Hunter Bolan

Rowen Hunter Bolan

Oct 31, 2018

Rowen Hunter Bolan was born October 18, 1995 and went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Sharon, his brother, Levi, his grandparents Jack and Linda Bolan and Paul and Bonnie Robertson as well as numerous very special aunts, uncles, and cousins. Hunter was a kind and gentle soul...

Wilfred Otey Pillow Sr.

Wilfred Otey Pillow Sr.

Oct 17, 2018

Wilfred Otey Pillow, Sr., age 88, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Pillow; two sisters, Frances Mason and Marjorie Dodson.

Wilfred is survived by his daughter, Faith M. Kerr; his son, Wilfred O. Pillow, Jr.; four grandsons, Michael Kerr, Nicholas Kerr, Nicholas Pillow, and...

Allen E. Lumpkin

Allen E. Lumpkin

Oct 15, 2018

Allen E. Lumpkin, age 73, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018, after a long illness with cancer. He was born and raised in Danville, VA, the son of the late Elsworth and Eunice Lumpkin. Allen attended George Washington High School in Danville, Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, and Thomas Dale High School in Chester. ...

Raleigh H. Wade, Jr.

Raleigh H. Wade, Jr.

Oct 13, 2018

Raleigh H. Wade, Jr., 63, was called to his heavenly home on October 13, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Sharon Hailey Wade, son, Christopher Wade, daughter, Kathryn Flynn (Dustin), four grandchildren, Zachary, Hannah, and Emily Wade, and Alexis Duffey, and sister, Teresa Scoggins (Buddy). He was preceded in death by his father, Raleigh H. Wade,...

Norma Hardy Newcomb

Norma Hardy Newcomb

Sep 25, 2018

Norma Hardy Newcomb, age 90, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Owen Newcomb; a grandchild, Melissa Rickmond. Norma was the last of eight children.

She is survived by four sons, Ronnie Newcomb, Rocky Newcomb, Shane Newcomb, and Kevin Newcomb; one daughter, Wanda Blalock;...

Anna Marie Hudson Coleman

Anna Marie Hudson Coleman

Sep 25, 2018

Anna Marie Hudson Coleman, age 76, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

She is survived by one sister, Mildred H. Locke; one sister-in-law, Barbara D. Hudson; one brother-in-law, James D. Brammer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

A graveside funeral service...

William Martin Price

William Martin Price

Sep 19, 2018

William Martin Price, age 84, of Phenix, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was the son of the late James Cleveland and Virginia St. John Price. He is survived by his sister, Marie Doss; three nephews, John Price, Kyle Price, and Eli Price; five nieces, Savanna Wright, Theva Trainor, Deirdre Hall, Leslie Lafoon and Hailey Samford;...

Franklin Delano Watts

Franklin Delano Watts

Sep 15, 2018

Franklin Delano Watts, retired barber and farmer, passed away on September 15, 2018, after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Ethel Watts, and his brother, Cecil Grey Watts. He is survived by one brother, William Albert Watts (T. J.) of Keysville; two sisters, Nell Watts Burney of Clarksville and...

Robert “Bobby” Haley

Robert “Bobby” Haley

Sep 15, 2018

Robert “Bobby” Haley, age 78, of Charlotte Court House passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at his home.

He was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara Napier Haley for fifty-six years.

“Bobby” was born on July 18, 1940, in Charlotte County he was the son of the late Clyde and Dorothy Adams Haley....

Cassie Case Morton

Cassie Case Morton

Sep 14, 2018

Cassie Case Morton, formerly of Charlotte C. H., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018. She was born on September 25, 1930, to the late John Case and Susie Goin Case.   Cassie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Theodore Morton, Sr.  She is survived by her daughter, Donna Napier of Keysville; son, Earl...

Danny Ray Overby

Danny Ray Overby

Sep 8, 2018

While continuing to live life to the fullest, Danny Ray Overby, age 65, of Keysville, Virginia died unexpectedly on September 8, 2018. Danny was born in Clover, Virginia on December 7, 1952.  He was preceded in death by his beloved “Momma”, Aro Rickmond Overby and father, Frank Powell Overby.  Danny is survived by his loving wife, Julie Duffey Overby;...

Anne Carrington Read Charlton Anderson

Anne Carrington Read Charlton Anderson

Aug 30, 2018

Anne Carrington Read Charlton Anderson passed August 30, 2018. She is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. The daughter of Dr. Thomas Jackson Charlton and Anne Read Charlton. She attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was married to Maxwell Walthour Lippitt II with whom she had three children – Maxwell Walthour Lippitt III,...

Nancy Atkins Bailey

Nancy Atkins Bailey

Aug 29, 2018

Nancy Atkins Bailey died on August 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Marshall Lee Bailey; her children Cynthia Vaughan Bailey and Marsha Bailey Lambert (Thomas); her sister Frances Atkins Mason; and her grandchildren Bailey Lambert Brooks (Zachary) and Paige Elizabeth Lambert.  She was preceded in death by her parents Carrie Vaughan and James Monroe...

Margaret Lloyd Williams

Margaret Lloyd Williams

Aug 29, 2018

Margaret Lloyd Williams, age 75, of Clover, VA, went to her heavenly home on August 29, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Owen Williams; and her daughter, Laura Ann Williams. Mrs. Williams is survived by her children, Ruben O. Williams, Jr., Wanda Snoddy, Joan Dungans, Connie W. Duffey, and Jeffery S....

Margaret Smith Watkins

Margaret Smith Watkins

Aug 27, 2018

Margaret Smith Watkins of Charlotte Court House passed away peacefully, at home, on Monday August 27th, 2018. Born in Pulaski, VA, on November 9 th , 1922, Margaret was the daughter of Robert Hall Smith and Mary Wysor Smith.  Margaret was married to David Comfort Watkins, Sr. for 62 years, and was also predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Donnell...

Marvin Edward Whirley Jr.

Marvin Edward Whirley Jr.

Aug 23, 2018

Marvin Edward Whirley, Jr., age 60, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

He is survived by his parents, Marvin E. Sr., and Josephine Whirley; wife, Cheryl Whirley; daughter, Jessica Whirley and fiancé, Gavin Fariss; son, Josh Whirley and wife, Renae; three grandchildren; Camden, Courtlyn, and Chandler Whirley; two brothers, Ronnie Whirley and wife...