Dec 15, 2023

Thomas William “Will” Hatcher, 48, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023. Will was born on July 22, 1975, in Halifax County, Virginia, the son of Jim Hatcher, John Hatcher (dad), and Debra Kallam Hatcher. He was predeceased by his nephew, Cayden Hatcher, and his sister-in-law, Stacey Hatcher.

Will graduated from Randolph-Henry High School, Class of 1993,...

Dec 3, 2023

Curtis B. Smith, age 88, of Newport News, VA, passed away on December 3, 2023, this world lost one its brightest lights. He was born on June 10, 1935, to the late Arvel B. and Lola H. Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mrs. Virginia Louise Smith and son, Dennis Lee Smith both...

Dec 1, 2023

Melvin Eugene Church, 88, of Drakes Branch VA, entered into God’s Kingdom on Dec. 1st, 2023, where he lived with his daughter and son-in-law at their home in Stanley, North Carolina. Melvin was born November 13, 1935, to Chelsie & Callie Church of Keysville VA. He was proceeded in death by his first wife Connie Redmond Church and his...

Nov 14, 2023

David Conner Hall II, age 41, of Meherrin, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Berry.

He is survived by his parents, David C. Hall Sr., and Sheila A. Hall; five children, Tabitha Hall Price and husband, Nathan, David Conner III, Ellieanna Hall, Riley Hall, and Damon...

Nov 11, 2023

Jane Bohannon Pittenger, 77, of Reston, Virginia, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born in Richmond, Virginia on May 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Helen Redmond Bohannon.

Jane grew up in Lunenburg County, Virginia.  After graduating from Victoria High School in 1964, she attended Westhampton College graduating with a B.A....

Nov 10, 2023

Sarah “Jean” Jeanette Spencer, age 81, of Keysville, VA passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Francis Wilmoth; and her best friend Thelma Gard.

Jean is survived by one daughter, Tammy Ferguson of Drakes Branch, VA; two sons, Jeff Spencer of Keysville, VA, and Calvin Spencer and...

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Harris Williams age 84, of Phenix, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born on November 17, 1938 in Charlotte County to the late Walter Harris Sr., and Virginia R. Harris. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood North Williams, Sr.; eight brothers, Walter Harris Jr., Dalton Harris, Georgie Harris, Thedford Harris, and...

Nov 9, 2023

Fay Adams Nelson, 92, of Charlotte County, Abilene, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Nelson and daughter-in-law, Carol Noonkester; a daughter, Lisa Nelson; nephews, Wayne Nelson and Jimmy Perkins; nieces Judy Hanlon and Dianne Perkins; and a special long-term friend, Doris Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents Sanford and...

Nov 7, 2023

James “Jeff” F. Metcalf III, 61, of Phenix, VA passed away on November 7, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frankie and Linda Sue Metcalf.

He is survived by his wife Rita Metcalf, daughters Brittany (Heath) Bradley, Emily (Patrick) Andrews; and three grandchildren Bran Bradley, Bryar Bradley, and...

Nov 5, 2023

Margaret Dix Harris, age 94, of Chase City, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Alonza and Rosa West Dix.  Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, John “Pat” Patrick Harris; a son, William Patrick Harris; and her beloved dog, Dolly Snowflake Harris.

She is survived by her...

Nov 4, 2023

Betty Jane Hammock Graves of Keysville, Virginia, passed on to Heaven on November 4, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born on May 14, 1931, in the Virso community of Prince Edward County and the daughter of Robert and Gertrude Hammock.  She was married to the late James Patrick “Jim” Graves Sr.

She was a...

Oct 27, 2023

Elizabeth Scott Amos, age 91, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Hawkins; her second husband, Averette D. Amos; and numerous other family members.

Elizabeth is survived by six children, Jerry Amos and wife, Pam, Joe Amos and wife, Sandy, Dave Hawkins and wife,...

Oct 23, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Glenn Currin, age 71, of Keysville, VA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, Sr. and Lucille Currin.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Beverly Currin; his sons, Brian and Greg and his wife, Melanie; his daughter, Missy...

Oct 21, 2023

Albert Rea Oberwetter, age 74, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Oscar and Hilda Curtis Oberwetter; and his sister, Ann Sharon Gordon.

Albert is survived by his loving wife, Marie, of Charlotte Court House, VA;...

Oct 15, 2023

Nelson “Buster” Randolph Bailey, Jr., age 59, of Keysville, VA passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson R. Bailey, Sr.; and his sister, Becky Faye Porter.

Buster is survived by his daughter, Ashley Witt; two grandchildren, Alivia Clark and Lee Witt; his mother, Ida Puckett Folz; two brothers,...

Oct 5, 2023

Nancy Lee Hudson, age 77, of Drakes Branch, VA passed away On Thursday, October 5, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert D.  and Myrtle Case Lee; and her husband, Robert Lee Hudson Sr.

Nancy is survived by two sons, Robert L.” Robbie” Hudson Jr., and his wife Kimberley and Russell E. “Boone” Hudson;...

Sep 30, 2023

Shirley Maxine Anderson, age 63, of Nathalie, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Shirley was born on May 23, 1960, to the late Elmer Maxey Yates and Shirley Temple Yates. She was raised in Saxe, VA and lived in Halifax, VA. Shirley is preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Burton....

Sep 30, 2023

Karl Heinz Pentz, age 76, of Keysville, VA, formerly of Millerton, NY, passed away On Saturday, September 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1947  in Germany. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Helena Gayda Pentz; two brothers, Andreas Pentz and Helmut Pentz.

Karl is survived...

Sep 26, 2023

Eleanor Russell Hughes, age 74, of Keysville, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Russell, Sr. and Anna Covington Russell; two brothers, Harold Russell and Clarence Russell.

Eleanor is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Julian...

Sep 14, 2023

Betty Olivia Duffie, age 61, of Saxe, VA, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Glenn and Nancy Beacham Modlin.

Betty  is survived by her husband, William “Watt” Duffer; one daughter, Tasha Marie Vaughan and her husband Dougie; one son, Alfred...