Obituary Listing

May 8, 2018

On May 8, 2018, Dr. Henry Joseph Featherston, Jr. (77 years old) departed this life at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA. Henry was born December 21, 1940, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mary Mays and Henry Featherston, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Ann Benton, of 36 years. He began his education in...

Mar 6, 2018

Frances Ann Lacks, age 82, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Lacks.

Frances is survived by four children, Joe Lacks (Debbie), Kay Lacks (Joe), Peggy Johnson (Wayde), and Eddie Lacks; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and her companion of thirty-three years, Thurman...

Feb 21, 2018

Trula Turner Whaley, 95, of Crewe Virginia, while in the presence of God and her loving family, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  She was at home at the time of her passing and lived with her daughter and son-in-law.

Better known as Nannie, she was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, on May...

Feb 18, 2018

Reba Routt Warren, age 85, of Farmville, VA, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Roscoe H. and Jewell M. Routt.  Reba was preceded in death by her husband, Vince Warren.  She is survived by four sisters, Rachel R. Lanham, Roberta R. Shaw, Ruby Bell Johnston, and Rosie Johnson; five brothers, Ray...

Jan 3, 2018

Allen H. Wilson, 77 of Crewe, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife Kathlene S. Wilson, his parents, Arthur F. and Dorothy Austin Wilson, a brother, Larry Wilson, and a sister, Brenda Pulver.  He is survived by brothers, Ricky Wilson & wife Connie, George Wilson & wife Micky all...

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,...

May 1, 2017

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Apr 20, 2017

Opal Lee Jones Paulette of Farmville, Virginia, passed away on April 20, 2017. She was born in Galax, Virginia, on December 17, 1939, to the late Homer W. and Helen B. Jones. Opal moved to Charlotte Court House, Virginia, as a teenager where she attended Randolph-Henry High School and graduated from Mayfair Beauty College. She married Andra Wallace Paulette...

Mar 16, 2017

Dessie L. Amburn, 92, of Burkeville passed away, Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at her daughter's home in Burkeville surrounded by family and friends. Dessie was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Amburn; her son-in-law Wayland Kessler; her parents; 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

Surviving are her daughter Susan A Kessler; a devoted friend, John L. Schutt,...

Jan 24, 2017

Luther William Dix, 88, of Burkeville passed away January 24, 2017. Mr. Dix was preceded in death by his wife, Alice T. Dix.

Mr. Dix is survived by his daughter, Mary Alice Dix of Harrisonburg a son William Thomas Dix (Leonilia) of Chester and three grandchildren, Angela, Tiffany, and John Dix.

Graveside services will be...

Jan 13, 2017

Tom Bruce Barton, age 81, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1935, in Green Bay, VA, to George and Mary Barton. Tom was a kind, loving, easy-going, honest man, who never met a stranger. He loved watching baseball and spending time with his family and friends. Tom is...

Jan 12, 2017

Myrtle Austin Elliott, 90, of Crewe, passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2017. Mrs. Elliott was preceded in death by her husband Leslie R. Elliott and seven siblings. Surviving is her daughters: Virginia Rockwell of Amelia, Linda Andrews (Mike) of Chapel Hill, NC, Judy Bartlett (Skip) of Chester, Susan Burrows (John) of Roanoke, & Lesley Jo Thompson Of Columbia, SC,...

Dec 29, 2016

Marie Parsons Jackson, age 89, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Marie was preceded in death by her two husbands, Clarence Jackson, and Robert Kirby; her parents, two sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Charles Hancock; her loving friends and caregivers, Rev. Parkis & Pat Mullins;...

Oct 12, 2016

MICHAEL CLAYTON JAMERSON, 55, of Crewe, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. He is survived by his son, Clayton Jamerson; sisters, Linda Glass and Wanda Jamerson and a granddaughter, Kayslee Jamerson.

To all of Mike's buddies and most that knew him as "Squirrel" the amount of care and love that has been shown during this trying...

Apr 3, 2016

John E. McCormick, 91, of Crewe, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, April 3, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Norris, three children, Janice McCormick Tinkle (Frank) Judy McCormick and John McCormick, Jr. (Cindy) A sister, Doris McClish of Finley, OH. And a brother, Ernest McCormick (Agnes) of Burkeville. Also, surviving are his...

Feb 15, 2016

Thomas "Tommy" Alvin Huddleston, 80, of Farmville, VA passed away on February 15, 2016. He was born on March 21, 1935 in Virginia to the late Thomas Ralph and Mildred Simmons Huddleston. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lena Rose, one son, T.C. Huddleston (Amy) of Cumberland, a daughter Debbie Grantham (Mark) of Midlothian, four grandchildren,...

Jan 11, 2016

On January 11, 2016, the Lord lifted Emma Ison Johnson out of the prison that her frail body had become and carried her into that home He had gone to prepare for her so long ago. Her faith finally erupted into that eternal reality that Jesus promised. Emma was born on January 16, 1924, in Portsmouth, OH, the daughter...

Dec 3, 2015

James M. Scruggs, 75, of Burkeville, passed away, Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Louise Vause Scruggs, and a brother, Harry Scruggs. Surviving is his beloved companion of 33 years Doris Bates, daughters, Patricia Miller, (Donald) of Moseley, Sandra McPeak (Mike Burr) of Chesterfield, sister, Gloria Oakes of Rice. Three grandchildren...

Aug 3, 2015

Frank M. Short, Sr., 71, of Powhatan, was sent home by God to be with his wife Shirley August 3, 2015. He is survived by his children, Cathy Hamilton, Lisa Lafoon (Paul), Peggy Stroud (Kevin) all of Powhatan, Frankie Short, Jr. (Rachel) of Texas; two brothers, Mose Short (Hattie) of Amelia, Basel Bales (Brenda) of W. Va. ; 10...

May 9, 2015

Leonard Curtis Johnson, Sr., 77, of Burkeville, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2015. Curtis was a master mechanic for many years in Nottoway Co. and a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Curtis Johnson, Jr. He is survived by his wife Ruby Johnson, Daughter, Suzanne Fowlkes (Graham) of Evington, son, Michael Johnson...