Obituaries
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Virginia Whitlow Carwile
Mar 29, 2016
Virginia Whitlow Carwile, age 94, of Madisonville, VA went home to her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2016. She was born February 23, 1922, to Henry Edward and Katherleen Zelle Blanton Whitlow. Virginia was educated in Charlotte County and was a member of the first graduating class at Randolph-Henry High School in 1940. She was a homemaker and...
Nancy Carol Adkins
Mar 22, 2016
Nancy Carol Adkins, age 68, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noberto P. Miranda. She is survived by her children, Johnny Bailey Mary, Carla Robinette Kevin, Stephen Adkins Amanda, and Ray Adkins Mary; nineteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Roark and Evelyn Vaughan; and two brothers,...
James Wayland Dunn
Mar 16, 2016
Dr. J. Wayland Dunn of Charlotte Court House, Virginia, departed this life on March 16, 2016, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his father, Ryland Dunn, and his mother, Belle Dunn. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Jackie W. Dunn; daughter, Courtnay M. Dunn; daughter, Samantha G. Miller and husband Albert; stepson,...
Tillman Berkley Wright Sr.
Mar 6, 2016
Tillman Berkley Wright, Sr., age 90, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Born January 13, 1926 in Amelia to Tillman C. and Evelyn M. Wright. He was preceded in death by his siblings Irvin Wright, Mary W. Goodson, Byron Wright, Frances W. Wright and Nancy W. Lloyd. Surviving siblings are Dot W. Brinkley and Margie...
Curtis Wayne Tharpe
Feb 18, 2016
Curtis Wayne Tharpe, age 71, departed his earthly life on Thursday, February 18, 2016 after fighting a courageous battle with ALS. He ran Curtis Tharpe Trucking CWT for 44 years and BMC Rock for 9 years. The businesses were a family affair as his three children worked with him. Curtis believed in hard work and being fair to everyone....
Donald Floyd Roark
Feb 18, 2016
Donald Floyd Roark, age 74, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He is survived by his son, Wayne Roark; his daughter, Donna Roark; seven grandchildren, Adam Roark, Kevin Roark, Lucas Roark, Devin Roark, Matthew Roark, Jordan Roark, Shannon Roark; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard Roark; two sisters, Gaye Lawson and Ann King. Donald was...
Shirley Adams Scott
Feb 17, 2016
Shirley Adams Scott age 79, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Jimmy” R. Scott. Shirley is survived by three sons, James “Danny” D. Scott & wife Jenny of Wilton NC, John K. Scott, and Phillip “Mickey” N. Scott & wife Bernice both of Drakes Branch...
Sandra Scott Wilmoth
Feb 13, 2016
Sandra Scott Wilmoth, age 51, of Clover, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William “Pete” and Ida Scott. Sandra is survived by her husband, Morris D. Wilmoth; two sons, Kenneth “Beebo” Wallace Heather, and Doug Wallace; two grandchildren, Remington and Colton; three step-children, Mitzi Gunn Matt, Amanda Lloyd Brian, Nick...
Austin Allen Hobgood
Feb 13, 2016
Austin Allen Hobgood, 90, of Keysville, VA passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and served on the USS Wisconsin Battleship. Austin was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Virginia; his parents, Alvin and Mattie; and two brothers, Tom and Jim Hobgood. He is survived by two sons, David...
Linda Sue Metcalf
Feb 12, 2016
Linda Sue Harris Metcalf, age 75, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. She is survived by her son, James Frank Metcalf, III and wife Rita; two granddaughters, Brittany Bradley and Emily Pillow; one great-grandchild, Bran Bradley; and one sister, Lois Harris Andrews. Linda Sue was preceded in death by her husband, James “Frankie” Metcalf, Jr.;...
Nellie Gray Taylor Dickerson
Feb 7, 2016
Nellie Gray Taylor Dickerson, age 95, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was born on December 1, 1920, in Charlotte County, daughter of the late John Abb Taylor and Norma Thornton Taylor. Nellie is survived by her daughter, Betty Dickerson Holt Jimmy, her son, Carlton Monroe Dickerson Bernard; two grandchildren, Timothy Wayne...
Roberta Speller Wagner
Feb 7, 2016
Roberta Speller Wagner, age 93, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Chesapeake South Norfolk, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Roberta was born in Bertie County, NC. She was the widow of Claude G. Wagner. She was preceded in death by her parents,; six brothers; and four sisters. Roberta is survived by a son, Jack L. Wagner and...
Sylvester Godsey Garnette
Feb 4, 2016
Sylvester Godsey Garnette, age 78, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. He is survived by a son, Randy Garnette; two daughters, Kelly Barker and husband, Billy, and Shelia Griffin; one sister, Cynthia Garnette; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, in New Hope...
Thelma Reamer Gard
Feb 1, 2016
Thelma Reamer Gard, age 79, of 790 King Street, Keysville, VA, born June 30, 1936, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Thelma is survived by her former husband, Hester L. Townsend: her children, Joy Barbour John, Mike Townsend Dawn, Kenny Townsend Judy, and Belinda Hammock Deanie Lee, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronnie Elsie, Tony Susan; five...
Betty Martin Ayers
Jan 24, 2016
Betty Martin Ayers, age 77, of 405 Able Road Drakes Branch, VA, was born on May 24, 1938, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Betty is survived by two sons, Rocky Ayers and wife, Brenda, Ricky Ayers and wife, Debbie; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gracie M. Tharpe, Edna Hershman, and Debra Hazlewood; and special friends, Rita...
Louise Cornelia Walton
Jan 10, 2016
Louise C. Foster Meglii Walton, 69, of Meherrin, VA, went to home to the Lord on January 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Radford Foster and Lillie Lacks, brother, Lawrence Foster, and first husband, Floyd Meglii. She is survived by her son, Craig Meglii Andrea of Clover, SC, grandsons, Michael Meglii and Caleb Meglii of...
Betty Louise Newcomb Hinkley
Jan 7, 2016
Betty Louise Newcomb Hinkley, age 67, passed away at her home in Saginaw, Texas, surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 7, 2016. She was born on January, 6, 1949 to Clarence and Ethel Newcomb in Farmville, Virginia. Betty married Phillip Hinkley on August 6, 1966. Together they raised three children, traveled throughout the United States and lived in...
Gracie Byrd Parsons Mohr
Jan 6, 2016
Gracie Byrd Parsons Mohr, age 87, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Cullen, VA, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Philip Mohr; her parents, David Byrd and Mary Edna Hamlett Parsons; a sister, Ruby Mae Atkins; and a brother, Fred Marshall Parsons. Gracie is survived by one brother, Courtney M....
Celina Marie Hill
Jan 1, 2016
Celina Marie Hill, age 88, of Farmville, VA passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Smith of Jacksonville, FL, Carolyn Palmertree and husband, Ed, Elaine Sraver and husband, Brant, all of Farmville, VA; seven grandchildren, Tammy Hulett, Kenneth Palmertree, Lynn Ashley, David Mosley, Wendy Stillwell, Kimberly Uptegraph, Brant Sraver, Jr.; fifteen great grandchildren;...
Edith “Katy” Jones
Dec 31, 2015
Edith “Katy” Jones, of Charlotte Court House, VA, was born on November 4, 1933, passed away on December 31, 2015. She is survived by three children, Sharon O’Neal, Charles Dodd, James Jones and his wife, Libby; four grandchildren, James Jones, Brandon Jones, Alex Jones, and Laura Lynn; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Bowen and Gay Allen; one brother, Fonzie...
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