Jun 18, 2014

Pearl Townsend Tharpe, age 85, of Gretna, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her first husband Grayson O. Townsend; a son, David Lee Townsend; a granddaughter Crystal Lee Townsend; two brothers, Henry and James Bailey. Pearl is survived by her husband, Arthur R. Tharpe, three sons, Ray Townsend and wife, Joylynn...

Jun 12, 2014

Hudson Lee Marston, Sr., age 68, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sandra W. Marston; a son, Hudson L. Marston, Jr. and his wife, Kelly; a step-son, Glenn R. Goodrich and his wife, Sue; two grandchildren, Hudson L. Marston, III and Tesla M. Goodrich; two sisters, Sharon M....

Jun 11, 2014

John Stephen Locke, 92, of Drakes Branch gained his eternal reward on June 11, 2014. He was born near Drakes Branch, and was the youngest of 6 children of the late Ordie Vercer and Blanche Poole Locke. He was married to the late Rachel Smith Locke for over 70 years, until her death in 2012. He faithfully served his...

Jun 10, 2014

Elsie Guill White, age 81, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She is survived by one son, Michael Quita Anderson of Victoria, VA; one aughter, Joan Wayne Spencer of Richmond, VA; two grandchildren, Tony Spencer and Chris Anderson; four great-grandchildren, Austin Anderson, Hannah, Landon, and Bruce Spencer; one brother, Hugh Guill of Scottsburg, VA; three...

Jun 4, 2014

Elizabeth Dixon Howard of Abilene, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, surrounded by her devoted family. She was reunited with her loving husband, Clarence A. Howard. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through her struggle with cancer. She was the...

Jun 1, 2014

Vernie Mae Seamster, age 83 of Drakes Branch, VA passed away, Sunday, June 1, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Newton Seamster; two sons, Graham Seamster and Warren Seamster; three daughters, Diane Hazelwood Sterling, Sandra Lloyd William, Shirley Hudson Jamie; eight grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Vernie was preceded in death by a grandson, Gerald Robinette.

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May 23, 2014

Louise Childress Atchison, age 92, of North Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Claude E. Atchison; her daughter, Jennifer Semo and her husband, Steven; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Matthew, Andrew, Christopher; five great grandchildren, Ashley, Gracie, Madison, Trevor, and Olivia; and one brother, Hugh Childress. A funeral service will be held...

May 21, 2014

Reverend George H. Vaughan, Sr., age 85, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away on May 21, 2014, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was a Baptist minister for thirty-five years, and previously served as a Gideon. He filled the pulpits of Sharon Baptist Church in Green Bay, VA, and Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Abilene, VA. Reverend Vaughan was also an...

May 16, 2014

Mary Martin Pryor, age 84, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 16, 2014. She is survived by her only son, Ronald Pryor of Drakes Branch, VA; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews in Virginia and North Carolina. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 18,...

May 2, 2014

Annie M. Harding, age 89, of Keysville, Virginia passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. She was born May 4, 1924 in Lunenburg County, VA near Keysville. Annie lived on the home farm near Keysville for forty-nine years before becoming a resident of Victoria for thirty-six years. She lived in Keysville for her last five years. Annie was preceded in...

Apr 29, 2014

Ann Philbeck Goodroe passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Adis and Naomi Philbeck. She is survived by husband, Don Goodroe; daughter, Jenny Keller, granddaughter, Megan Samford, great-granddaughter, Naomi; son, Bobby Keller Wendy, granddaughters, Kathy, Kristin, Katie; new great-granddaughter, Emma; two brothers, Gene Philbeck Eva, Larry Philbeck Helen; two sisters, Peggy...

Apr 26, 2014

Betty Wilmouth Davis, age 73, of Drakes Branch, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 26, 2014. She is survived by her three children, Dana Kimbrough and her husband, Chris of Dry Fork, VA, Robert “Bobby” Newcomb of Drakes Branch, VA, Corey Newcomb and his wife, AnnMarie of Phenix, VA; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one...

Apr 26, 2014

Canada, Mr. Ellwood Bass Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 26th, 2014, reuniting with his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Mary Frances Canada. He was also preceded in death by his parents Ellwood Bass Canada Sr. and Elsie Hailey Canada. Ellwood was born in Charlotte County, VA on February 5th, 1932....

Apr 20, 2014

Richard Samuel Crews, age 79, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He is survived by three daughters, Tammy Skipwith and her husband, Craige, Dawn Bowman and her husband, Henry, Margaret Showalter and her husband, Steve; one son, Tony Crews; in addition to his children, he fathered a host of foster children; one brother, Eddie Crews;...

Apr 11, 2014

Herman Donald Atkins, age 66, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Crewe, VA passed away Saturday, April 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman P. Atkins and Lillian Smith Atkins; a brother, Douglas Atkins. Donald is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Spillman Charlie; Lisa Haley Dennis; four grandchildren, Shannon Spillman, Lindsey Spillman, Curtis Moorefield, Brittney Moorefield;...

Apr 11, 2014

Kathy Duffer English, age 54, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her father, John T. Duffer; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Shook Robins. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2014, in...

Apr 7, 2014

Bonnie Lynn Kondrup, age 61, of Keysville, VA passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Kondrup; her father, Charles W. Brister; two sons, Chris and Jeff Kondrup. Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother, Lilly A. Brister.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, April 14,...

Apr 6, 2014

Walter Lee Tuck, Sr., “Dollbaby”, age 82, of Randolph, VA, passed away on April 6, 2014, at his home. He was the son of the late Albert and Georgia Tuck. Walter retired from Burlington Industries. He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-two years, Shirley Shelton Tuck; two daughters, Brenda Roger Driskill, Mary Tuck Hudson; four sons, Walter...

Apr 2, 2014

Hunter Marshall Tharpe, age 92, of Wylliesburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He is survived by his wife of seventy-two years, Verna M. Tharpe of Wylliesburg; one son, Paul M. Tharpe of Wylliesburg, and his fiancée, Darlene Cisco of Saxe; two daughters, Nancy L. Tharpe of Wylliesburg, and Elizabeth T. Wilmoth of Drakes Branch; two...

Mar 26, 2014

Samuel Tilden “Sam” Dunn, age 90, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Sam was born in Charlotte County on January 25, 1924, where, except for his service in the U S Navy during World War II, he spent his 90 years in Scuffletown. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lee and Malissa...