Jan 11, 2025

Esther Alberta Kube, age 82, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Robert W. Kube, Sr.; four children, Thomas L. Kube, Natalie P. Smith, Robert W. Kube, Jr., and Randolph S. Kube; five siblings, Bert Gillette,...

Jan 11, 2025

Joyce Carter Roach, born on April 25, 1938, went home to be with our Lord on this day October 3, 2018. She left behind a loving husband of thirty-three years, Millard (Whom she always called “Roach”); eight children, Ray Morgan Carter, Mark Dwayne Carter (Lisa), Marjorie Carter Bryant, Timothy Darryl Carter, Gregory Dean Carter, Barry Carter Roach (Kelly), Tina...

Jan 11, 2025

Lewis Edward Wilkerson, Sr., age 81, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Schumann Wilkerson; three brothers, and three sisters.

Lewis is survived by five children, Patricia W. Barton, Cynthia W. Dixon (Bobby), Jeanne W. Roark (Andy), Lewis E. Wilkerson, Jr. (Dawn), and Roland J....

Jan 11, 2025

On October 29, 2020, Helen Scott, 83, went home to be with the Lord. Helen was born to Ernest and Frankie Tackett, September 10, 1937, in Los Angeles, California.  She was raised in the San Jose area till the time she moved to Florida at the age of 19.  Which is where she met and married her true love. ...

Jan 11, 2025

Elnora “Ell” Duffie Dunn, age 93, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Duffer and Jane Tate; one brother, Jimmy Duffey and his wife, Sandra; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018,...

Jan 11, 2025

Betty Jean McKinney, 77, passed away October 26, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia, because of complications with COVID-19. Betty was born September 9, 1943, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, to Thea Ardis Newcomb and Lockie Townsend Newcomb. She later married Carl Ray McKinney for 48 years and cared for daughter Janice Daniel and son Michael Ray McKinney.

She is...

Jan 11, 2025

Rhonda Lockner Hawkins, age 63, of Keysville, VA, passed away on October 6, 2020, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, VA, surrounded by her family.   She was born June 18, 1957, in Farmville, VA, to Paul S. and Jean Lockner Sr., She was preceded in death by her father, Paul S. Lockner, Sr.

Rhonda is survived...

Jan 11, 2025

Earl Theodore Morton, Sr. age 91, formerly of Charlotte C. H., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born on September 6, 1926, to the late Robert Morton and Gladys Arrington Morton.   He served in the Army during WW II in the Philippines and Hiroshima.  Earl is survived by his wife, Cassie Case...

Jan 11, 2025

Lois Tharpe Jordan, age 73, of Charlotte Court House, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary B. Tharpe; a brother, Jerry T. Tharpe; and a son-in-law, Eugene R. Reaves, Jr.

Lois is survived by two children, Lisa Jordan Reaves, and...

Jan 11, 2025

David Ray Toombs, aged 83 of Saxe, left this earth for his home with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on October 12, 2021. He was at home surrounded by loved ones when he departed.

David was a graduate of Randolph Henry High School and served in the United States Army. He studied ministry at John Wesley...

Jan 11, 2025

William Charles “Charlie” Stevens, age 81, of Keysville, VA, passed from this life to be with the Lord on October 18, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Stevens; son, David Stevens (Terri); two grandchildren, Kristin Giles (Darrell) and Jake Stevens; and one great-granddaughter, Darcy Giles; all of Amelia, VA. He is also survived by his...

Jan 11, 2025

Tharpe, Jarrett Lewis, age 36 of Drakes Branch, VA gained his heavenly wings in the early hours of Friday October 15, 2021. On August 9, 1985, Jarrett came into this world as a fighter and never slowed down. His life was always full of adventures and failures, but he never gave up & turned his life around.

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Jan 11, 2025

Hockman, Maurine O’Brien, 91, formerly of West Point, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Hockman, Jr. Her parents James Howard O’Brien and Nettie Conner O’Brien; stepmother Margaret Smith O’Brien; brothers Clyde O’Brien (Ellen), James O’Brien (Frances), Wyatt O’Brien; half-brothers Dickie O’Brien (Sylvia) and Tommy O’Brien. Sisters Ouida O’Brien...

Jan 11, 2025

William L. “Bill” Johnson, of Keysville (formerly of Madison Heights and Chase City), went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29 th .  He was preceded in death by his parents Rochal and Readie Johnson.  He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Cook Johnson; and his three daughters, Martha Garber (Frank), Susan Clark (Rusty), and Valerie...

Jan 5, 2025

Jewell Watkins Anderson passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Anderson.

Born in the mountain town of Bryson City, North Carolina to James Lawrence Watkins and Mary Jenkins Watkins. Jewell came into this world on January 30, 1940, as the...

Jan 4, 2025

Ollie Ann Reid Faircloth, age 90, of Meherrin, VA passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Jamestown, N.C., and was the daughter of the late, Willie L. and Olivia A. Reid. Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel D. Faircloth; and her brother, Julius Vernell Reid.

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Jan 2, 2025

Archie Franklin Chappell, age 71, of Keysville, Virginia entered his eternal home with the Lord on January 2, 2025.

Archie was a lifelong truck driver who spent decades behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer. His career as a truck driver took him across the country, where he made countless memories and friendships along the way. He will...

Dec 30, 2024

Earl Ray Toombs, age 88, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Mattie Toombs; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Earl is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Toombs; his son, Steve Toombs; one grandson, Derek Toombs and his wife Tara; one granddaughter, Amanda Coats...

Dec 29, 2024

Lewis Edward Wilkerson, Jr., age 63, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Edward Wilkerson, Sr., and Frances Schumann Wilkerson.

Lewis is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Dawn Hicks Wilkerson; one brother, Roland Wilkerson (Stacey) of Farmville, VA; two sisters, Patricia Barton of...

Dec 27, 2024

Betty Ann Newbill passed away December 27, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital after suffering a stroke. Born June 1, 1937 in Dryburg, Halifax County, VA, she was the oldest daughter of Carl Newbill, Sr. and Thelma W. Newbill.

Betty attended school in Halifax County, was a graduate of American School, Chicago, IL, and Southside School of...