Apr 25, 2018

Samuel Branchfield Lacks, age 65, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Irean Pennell Lacks; four children, Victoria Daisy Yates, Cheyenne Yates, Della Mae Pennell, Michael Junior Pennell; two sisters, Janice Griffin, Josephine Daniel; and numerous other family members.

A funeral service will be held at...

Apr 16, 2018

Boliek, Annie Madeline Collier, age 91, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on April 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 55 years, William Howard “Billy” Boliek; one infant son; her parents, Lee Roy Collier and Lottie Hailey Collier; sister, Marie Collier Thompson; and a brother, Lee Roy Collier, Jr.  Surviving are her son, William...

Apr 12, 2018

Brenda Pembelton Guill, age 77, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

She is survived by her husband, Sam E. Guill; one daughter, Judy Berry (Jimmy); three sons, Terry Buchanan (Gwen), Wayne Guill (Janie), Eddie Guill (Susan); seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Joan Felts (David). Brenda was preceded in death by her...

Apr 7, 2018

Patricia Ann Nuckols Graves, 74 of Keysville, VA, died April 7, 2018 cradled in the arms of her husband and daughter. Born in Lynchburg, VA, to Gladys Beatrice (Hill) Nuckols and Lyle W. Nuckols.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her older sister Sandra Harris.  She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of...

Apr 3, 2018

Averette Daniel Amos, Jr., “Mountain Dew”, age 70, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Amos; five children, Michelle Vereen (William), Stacy Gangloff, Patricia Reamer (Tommy), Eddie Gangloff, Ronnie Amos (Sherry); fifteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Amos (Pam), Joe Amos (Sandy); his step-mother, Elizabeth Amos;...

Apr 1, 2018

On Easter morning, April 1, 2018, Ayrie Byrd Mason Locke of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Savior. Ayrie was a beautiful wife, mama, grandmother and great-grandmother who devoted her life to her family, her church and the Eureka community.  Ayrie was a devoted member of Eureka Baptist Church for more than 60 years.  She served multiple roles...

Mar 27, 2018

Bennie Huston Jr, age 80, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Mary W. Huston; three daughters; Judy, Kathy, and Vickie; two step-children, Denise Hall and Duane Dickerson, Jr; six step-grandchildren, Billy Hall (Angie), Jason Hall, Shane Hall, Amber Dickerson, Duane Dickerson, III, and Faith Dickerson;...

Mar 22, 2018

Ben Otis Forester Jr., age 86, of Keysville VA passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 22, 2018.   Ben was born on June 13, 1931 in Jonesboro, Alabama to Ben and Lena Forester. He retired at Langley Air Force Base as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after twenty-six years of service. He and...

Mar 15, 2018

James Harry Rutledge, age 64, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry D. Rutledge.

James is survived by his mother, Nora Alice Rutledge; his daughter, Elizabeth Rose Rutledge; two sisters, Gail R. Elliott (Ricky), and Sharon R. Bailey (Duane); one brother, L. Mike Rutledge; and...

Mar 6, 2018

Frances Ann Lacks, age 82, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Lacks.

Frances is survived by four children, Joe Lacks (Debbie), Kay Lacks (Joe), Peggy Johnson (Wayde), and Eddie Lacks; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and her companion of thirty-three years, Thurman...

Mar 5, 2018

Jack Edward Light, 89, of Victoria, VA passed away Monday March 5, 2018. Jack was born October 1, 1928 in Fayetteville, WV to the late William and Isabel Light. He was the fifth of sixteen children. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Martha Roark Light, to whom he was married for...

Feb 27, 2018

Charlotte Louise Andrews, 70, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went home to be with her heavenly Father on February 27, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle with multiple health issues. Charlotte was born on August 8, 1947, in West Virginia, and spent much of her younger years living in Baltimore, Maryland. After living in various locations in the...

Feb 26, 2018

Douglas Dale “Doug” Hamlett born March 7, 1936, departed this life on Monday, February 26. 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenyce Harvey Hamlett.  Doug is survived by his four children, Dale Hamlett, Wanda Dandridge and husband, Butch, Tommy Hamlett, and Delores Adams and husband, Mitch; seven grandsons; one granddaughter “The Princess”; six great-grandchildren; two sisters,...

Feb 18, 2018

Reba Routt Warren, age 85, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe H. and Jewell M. Routt.  Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Vince Warren.  She is survived by four sisters, Rachel R. Lanham, Roberta R. Shaw, Ruby Bell Johnston, and Rosie Johnson; five brothers, Ray...

Feb 3, 2018

Fred Lee Herzig, age 91, of Jetersville, VA, formerly of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-six years Gertrude “Trudy” Toombs Herzig.

Fred is survived by his wife, Lydia F. Herzig; four children, Donald Ernest Herzig, Sabrina H. Powell, Rhonda H. Brankley, and Dixie H....

Jan 29, 2018

Cynthia Franchon Garnette, age 76, of Keysville, VA, passed away on January 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William R. and Mamie V. Garnette; a sister, Vivian Boyd; and two brothers, Conrad Garnette and Sylvester Garnette.

She is survived by three nieces, Terri Covington, Sheila Griffin, and Kelly Barker; one nephew Randy Garnette;...

Jan 20, 2018

Mary Willie Taylor Dickerson, age 99, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Dickerson Hedrick and husband, John C.; her granddaughter, Paula Bell; her grandson, Robert Tuck, III and wife Janet; four great-grandchildren, Kate Mathews, Rob Tuck, Raven Tuck, and Tamra Bell; seven great-great grandchildren; her sister,...

Jan 20, 2018

Florence Tuck Newcomb, age 90, of Clover, VA, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. She is survived by one son, Jason Newcomb (Wendy) of Drakes Branch; one son-in-law, Walter Mack Dunaway, Jr. of Drakes Branch; two grandsons, JJ and Eric; five step-grandchildren Paula, Tammy, Chris, Susan, and Katey; and a host of great-grandchildren.  Florence was preceded in death by...

Jan 16, 2018

Thelma Anderson Fallen, 90, of Keysville passed away on January 16, 2018. Thelma was a devoted Christian and her life reflected that love through her sweet disposition for others. She was an energetic lady who enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family.   Wife of the late James Fallen, she is survived by her daughters, Linda Caporale (Joe),...

Jan 13, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jean Dix, born June 16, 1938, passed away on January 13, 2018.She is survived by her husband of almost sixty years, Garland B. Dix; their children, Timothy G. Dix, and his wife, Yvonne, Cindy J. Dix, and Annette D. Ruehrmund; a grandson, Christopher “Cage” Dix; step-grandchildren, Michelle Dunn and Craig Dunn; her sister, Debra Yeatts; and her...