Obituaries
Local Obituaries for County, State

Jackie Ray Dix
Oct 14, 2017
Jackie Ray Dix, age 65, of Keysville, VA passed away on October 14, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Jackie, a lifelong resident of Keysville, was much beloved and respected in the community and was a common sight in many homes over the years. He was a master plumber and electrician and also repaired TV’s and appliances...

Eva Robertson Barton
Oct 5, 2017
Eva Robertson Barton, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2017. Eva was born to the late George and Mary Robertson and was a member of Holly Farms Baptist Church, Rice, VA. She will be remembered for her love of her Lord, life, and her family. Eva enjoyed gathering with family and friends and...

Daniel Lee Dunaway Sr.
Oct 3, 2017
Daniel Lee Dunaway, Sr., age 70, of Blackstone, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3. 2017. He was born on September 29, 1947, to the late Walter M. and Nannie W. Dunaway. Daniel is survived by his wife, Shirley I. Dunaway; three sons, Daniel L. Dunaway (Denise), Mark Dunaway(Beverly), Matt Dunaway(Brittani); two grandchildren, Marcus Wayne Dunaway and Kerri Dunaway...

Betty Mae Whirley
Oct 2, 2017
Betty Mae Whirley, age 71, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. Betty was born on April 19, 1946, to the late James Samuel Whirley, Sr., and Anna Anderson Whirley.
She is survived by one sister, Shirley Smith and husband Alton; one brother, Billy Whirley; nine nieces and nephews, Bobby Whirley and wife, Kristin,...

Philip Lee Samuels
Sep 30, 2017
Philip Lee Samuels, age 57, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Georgie A. Samuels; three brothers, Clee F. Samuels, Jr., Ronnie S. Samuels, and Dana L. Samuels; one sister-in-law, Terry K. Samuels; one niece, Natalie C. Samuels; two nephews, Richard...
Joyce Vassar Moon
Sep 30, 2017
Joyce Vassar Moon, age 82, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Shannon M. Stanley (Butch) of Charlotte C. H., Audrey M. Tuck (Mickey) of Keysville; one son, Charlie Donald Moon (Michelle) of Charlotte C. H.; two grandsons, Daniel Styers, Jerry Lee Moon; one granddaughter, Gina Stanley Newcomb (Larry); three...

James E. Emerick “Jimmy”
Sep 18, 2017
James E. Emerick, “Jimmy,” of Keysville went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born in Annapolis, MD on April 5, 1939. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia L. Emerick; his son, James Randel Emerick (Catherine) of Virginia Beach; three daughters: Susie Buchanan (Darin) of Orlando, FL , Windy Cantrell...
Mary Geraldine Tucker Moore “Gerry”
Sep 8, 2017
Mary Geraldine Tucker Moore, “Gerry” age 85, of Keysville, VA, died September 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, William “Billy” Moore of Keysville, VA. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Buchanan of Chester, VA and Sheila Dunaway of Keysville, VA, sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Marvin Hines of Nathalie, VA, sister, Lucille Johnson of Baltimore,...
Robin Leigh Richardson
Aug 30, 2017
Robin Leigh Richardson, age 46, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Lillie Kathryn Seamster; two sisters, Jean Camacho, and Kathryn Lara; four brothers, Steve Richardson, Dennis Richardson, Ronald Davis, and Randy Davis; two aunts, Myrtle Guill and Gracie Wilmoth; two uncles, Bradley Seamster and Raymond Seamster; two...

Lois Irene Rickmond
Aug 25, 2017
Lois Irene Rickmond, age 71, of Saxe, VA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Hughes (Henry), Kathy Mann (Jack); one son, William “Peewee” Rickmond (Stacie); six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy Martin; and one sister, Helen Wilson. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Bill...

Ray Bernard Wardell
Aug 15, 2017
Ray Bernard Wardell, age 73, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was a member of Trinity Gospel Church. Ray was born on October 19, 1943, in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Pearl and Lefferson Wardell. He was an avid hunter for most of his life. Ray loved carpentry and worked...

Betty Sue Loflin
Aug 14, 2017
Betty Sue Loflin, age 58, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home.
She is survived by her faithful campion, Homer Crouch; six children, Allen Loflin, Jr., Wendy Leffel, Jesse Loflin, Shannon Loflin, Dallas Crouch, and Bart Crouch; two brothers, Andy Johnson and Junior Johnson. Betty was preceded in death by her...

Shirley Daniel Trent
Aug 11, 2017
Shirley Daniel Trent, age 62, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband, James Irvin Trent; two brothers, Michael C. Daniel of Victoria, and Roger L. Daniel of Randolph; two sisters, Patricia D. Newcomb of Skipwith, and Sandra L. Daniel of Clarksville.
A graveside service will be held at...

Richard Forrest Scott “Scotty”
Aug 10, 2017
Richard Forrest Scott, “Scotty,” age 88, of Charlotte C.H., VA, died peacefully at home on August 10, 2017. He was born July 8, 1929, in Greensboro, NC, to the late Roland Scott and Bessie Tennison. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Laporte and Sue Bryan. He is survived by his wife...
Margaret Rickman Wilkerson
Aug 9, 2017
Margaret R. Wilkerson, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away peacefully with the grace and dignity with which she lived on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Margaret was born on June 27, 1927, to the late Sallie Bett and Luther James Rickman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin O. Wilkerson; sisters, Dorothy Bradsher and Alice Murray; and...

Robert Ozias Goff
Aug 6, 2017
Goff, Robert Ozias, age 95, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on August 6, 2017. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 22, 1921, he was the son of the late William L. and Mabel Humphries Goff. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years, Blair Parsons Goff; his sister, Bernice Stephens; and brother, William...

James Shawn Lindsey
Aug 1, 2017
James Shawn Lindsey, 41, passed away on August 1, 2017. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, on March 27, 1976. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bailey Lindsey; and infant son, James Christian Lindsey. He is survived by his wife, Onna; and four children, Amelia Lea, Peyton Marie, Bailee Ann Lindsey, and Corey McFadden; his...
Melvin Troy Knott Ii
Aug 1, 2017
Melvin “Troy” Knott II, 49, of Rough Creek Va, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2017. He was born on August 7, 1967 to Melvin T. and Louise Baldwin Knott. He was a 1985 graduate of Randolph Henry High School and a lifetime member of Rough Creek Presbyterian Church.
He loved spending time with family and friends and...

Frances Wilson Royster
Jul 31, 2017
Frances Wilson Royster, age 86, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Wade Royster; two daughters, Joyce Royster Buchanan and Joan Royster Davenport; three grandchildren, Joseph Davenport, Stephen Davenport, and Christopher Osborne; six great-grandchildren, Alan Davenport, Luke Davenport, Angel Davenport Dahowski, Stephanie Davenport, Rachel Davenport, and Faith...

Mildred Dix Foster
Jul 22, 2017
Mildred Dix Foster, age 90, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Reginald Foster.
She is survived by four daughters, Joyce Dunnaway (David), Janette Odom (Johnny), Jackie Nelson (Bobby), and JoAnn Bruce (Eric); seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service...