Oct 18, 2016

Wilson Reginald “Reggie” Foster, age 71, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He is survived by a sister, Karen Foster Moon Whitlow; a sister-in-law, Juanita Foster; two nephews, Rodney Moon and Robert “Robbie” Foster, Jr; a niece, Annette Clowdis; two great-nephews and two great-nieces. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred and...

Oct 17, 2016

Lucy Elizabeth Eggleston, age 98, of Keysville, VA, Lunenburg County went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was the widow of James M. Eggleston. Lucy is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors that she considered her family. She was a lifelong devoted member of Cool Spring Christian...

Oct 15, 2016

Margaret Hall Martin, 71, of Chesterfield passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. She was born June 10, 1945, in Charlotte County, daughter of the late Mabel and Ira Hall. Margaret graduated from Randolph-Henry High School. She was a retired Verizon Employee. She is survived by three sisters, Mary Sims and Frances Ward both of Drakes Branch, and Liz...

Oct 13, 2016

Brenda Shook Wilkerson was born on April 11, 1957, and gained her wings on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the Late Ray and Mable Shook. Brenda is survived by her husband of 40 years Dennis Wilkerson whom loved her dearly; her two daughters, Angie Davis Charles of Amelia, and Leslie Wilkerson of Keysville; six grandchildren,...

Oct 13, 2016

Juanita Fulghum, 83, of Charlotte Court House, Va., passed peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was a native of Dublin, GA, but lived the majority of her life in Southside Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Fulghum, and her daughter, Anita Beth Fulghum. Juanita is survived by her daughter and her husband, Rhonda...

Oct 10, 2016

Evelyn Mae Duffie, age 69, of South Boston, VA, formerly of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband, William Hagood “Smokey” Duffie; four sons, Robert Clark Melody, Dwayne Duffie Donna, William Kevin Duffie Amanda, Michael Timothy Duffie Kathy; twelve grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2...

Oct 3, 2016

Bessie Mae Tuck Dix, 86, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Mrs. Dix lived the majority of her life in Lunenburg County, VA, where she and her husband, Jimmy raised their three children. She was a devoted member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Keysville, VA, and worked for West Point Pepperell until her retirement....

Sep 22, 2016

Martha D. Hammock, age 89, departed this life on September 22, 2016. She was the oldest daughter of the late T. Malcolm and Helen F. Dix. She was predeceased by her husband of sixty-four years, Robert M. Hammock, Jr., and survived by her son, Steven W. Hammock. She was an office clerk at Virginia Crafts in Keysville, VA, for...

Sep 18, 2016

Newton Graham Seamster, Sr., age 87, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Warren Seamster, and Graham Seamster; three daughters, Diane Hazelwood Sterling, Leonie Lloyd William and Shirley Hudson Jamie; eight grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Mae Seamster, and...

Sep 15, 2016

Guy Douglas Wilkins, 88, of Meherrin, VA died on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born in Central City, KY on November 15, 1927 to Guy W. and Flonnie Louise Wilkins. Doug leaves behind a loving wife, Mary; a daughter, Catherine L. Tatem and her husband, John; two grandchildren, Cheryl and Michael; and two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Austin. He...

Sep 5, 2016

Deborah Osborne “Debbie” Jones, age 63, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Monday, September 5, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, Charlie A. Osborne. Debbie is survived by her husband, of 42 years, James D. “Jimmy” Jones, a son, David Jones, her mother, Dorothy H. Osborne, a sister, Kim Pillow Rodney, three nephews, Dustin Pillow...

Aug 27, 2016

Colton Blake Osborne, 18, of Wylliesburg passed away August 27, 2016. He was born April 30, 1998, to Eddie and Teresa Osborne. Colton is survived by his parents, Eddie and Teresa Osborne. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Dylan Osborne and a niece, Sadie Osborne. Colton is also survived by his grandparents, Eddie and...

Aug 20, 2016

Mr. Phillip Martin Jefferson, age 72, of Charlotte Court House, died on Saturday, August 20, 2016, in Virginia Baptist Hospital. Phillip is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Nancy Ellen Hardee Jefferson; son, Michael Phillip Jefferson Chris; step-son, Franklin Hardee McCargo Annette, step-daughters, Lisa McCargo Wilson Timmy, and Tracy McCargo Newton Tony; grandson, Michael Phillip Jefferson Jr.;...

Aug 18, 2016

James Ray Jones, age 80, of Red Oak, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 18. 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Elsie R. Jones; a brother, Ryland A. Jones, and a sister-in-law, Margaret B. Jones. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Brenda V. Jones; brother-in-law, Wayne Vaughan and wife, Linda;...

Aug 4, 2016

James Douglas “Jimmy” Holt, age 72, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Dickerson Holt; two sons, Timothy Holt Rhonda; Chris Holt Cindy; five grandchildren, Ashley, Gabe, Chance, Casey, Carly; two brothers, Samuel Wayne Holt, Ron Canada Barbara; two sisters, Brenda...

Aug 1, 2016

Kathy Charlene Scott, age 65 of Saxe, VA passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. She is survived by five sons, Charles E. and Sherrie C. Dickerson of Powhatan, David L. and Brenda Dickerson of Saxe, Brian Keith and Meredith Paige Dickerson of Chesterfield, Carroll F. and Tara Lynn Dickerson of Charlotte Court House, James R. and Angela C....

Aug 1, 2016

Juanita Tharpe Hamlett departed this earthly life on August 1, 2016. Affectionately known as “Nita”, she was born on October 11, 1934, the eldest daughter of Charlie Marion and Eleanor Tharpe. Nita served her community in the capacity of Mayor of Drakes Branch from 1986-2002 and served on the Town Council from 2002-2014. Nita was predeceased by her husband,...

Aug 1, 2016

Elizabeth Louise Allen Barksdale, age 96, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home in Keysville, VA. Born April 30, 1920, in Prince Edward County, she was the daughter of the late Bert Walker Allen and Mary Hillsman Allen. Louise served her country as an Air Control Commander in the United States Air Force and later worked for...

Jul 11, 2016

Howard Ernie Pyle Sr., age 71, of Meherrin, VA passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Annie Prince Pyle, his daughter, Patricia Berkeley Beaver and son, Ernie Pyle Jr fiancée Tammy, 3 grandchildren, Trey Sally, Erin fiancé JR and Alan and 2 great- granddaughters, Harper and Teagan.

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Jul 8, 2016

Mary Ann Mason, age 73, of Saxe, VA passed away, Friday, July 8, 2016. She is survived by two sons, Mack Mann Judy, Jack Mann Kathy, a daughter, Mary Bailey Johnny; twelve grandchildren, Robbie, Kelly, Clint, Ashley, Jamye, Holly, Terra, Crystal, Bubba, Heather, Aidan, Caleb; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Mason...