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Doris Mitchell Daniel
Apr 2, 2025
Doris Mitchell Daniel, age 91, a lifelong resident of Alberta, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Macklin Gregory “Mack” Daniel, Sr.
Affectionately known as Grandma Red, she loved to entertain her grandchildren with games, activities, and camping trips. She was known for her over the top Halloween decorations, and enjoyed...
Micah Stephen Thompson
Mar 29, 2025
Micah Stephen Thompson, age 47, of Gasburg, VA, was called home to join his heavenly family March 29, 2025. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran.
Micah is survived by his parents, George L. Thompson, and Janelle and Dean Burney; his grandmother, Myrtle Thompson House; siblings, Elizabeth Lawson (Jon) and Bailey Townsend (Dani). He loved and found great joy in his...
Shirley Ann Wright
Mar 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Wright, age 84, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Pattie Wright; her siblings, John Wright, Jr., William “Buck” Wright, James Wright, Otto “Dude” Wright, John “Pokum” Wright, Ellie “Cookie” Wright, and Betty Sue Dixon.
Shirley was a dedicated employee of...
Karri Anne Jones
Mar 26, 2025
Karri Anne Jones, age 48, of Alberta, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
She is survived by her mother, Mollie Huemoeller; a brother, Zach Huemoeller (Amanda), as well as a niece and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest Huemoeller.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Eda Gray Mason
Mar 13, 2025
Eda Gray Mason, age 75, a lifelong resident of McKenney, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Born October 26, 1949, at Cherry Hill (McKenney, VA,) she was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Shorty” Mason and Lucy Ozmore Mason. She was also preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Leslie Morton Daulton, a...
Martha Elizabeth Echols
Mar 6, 2025
Martha Elizabeth Echols, age 91, of Richmond, VA, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Born in Darvills, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lennie Turner Echols and Lillian Pritchett Echols. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Page Josephson and two brothers, Roy Echols and Ross Echols.
Miss Echols was raised in Rawlings, VA and graduated from Alberta...
Suzanne Kay Bittinger
Feb 27, 2025
Suzanne Kay Bittinger, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Bittinger; her mother, Martha Chilton; her children, Christopher Belsky (Chassity), Patrick Belsky, Danielle Hlava, Ronnie Bittinger (Kerri), Dennis Bittinger (Jazmine); grandchildren, Skylar, Aiden, Gabriel, Abigail, Landyn, Gideon and Scarlett; a great granddaughter, Liberty; sisters, Gale Baertschi (Larry) and Kimberly Hughes...
Donald Eugene Kroener
Feb 13, 2025
Donald Eugene Kroener, age 98, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Mr. Kroener was laid to rest beside the mother of his children, Dorothy Kroener, at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.
Richard Duane "D.j." Bennett II
Feb 8, 2025
Richard Duane “D.j.” Bennett II, age 35, a lifelong resident of Danieltown, VA, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, “Nana” Bennett; his grandfather, “PaPa” Spencer; and an uncle, Billy Bennett.
He is survived by his loving parents, Duane and Mary Carol Bennett; his grandfather, “Papa” Bennett; his grandmother, “Nana” Spencer; aunts, Dana Daniel (Timmy)...
Margaret Weaver Hodges
Feb 6, 2025
Margaret Weaver Hodges, age 98, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Mrs. Hodges lived most of her life in Matoaca and was the daughter of the late Howard Filmore and Evelyn Wills Weaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Whitney Hodges, and a sister, Mary “Teady” Hare.
She is survived by her...
Justine Mildred Darden Finch
Feb 4, 2025
Justine Mildred Darden Finch, age 94, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
A daughter of the late Lloyd W. “Red” Darden and Mildred Browder Darden, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, A.J. “Jeff” Finch; siblings, Lois Darden Newsome and Lloyd W. “Sonny” Darden, Jr.; and a son-in-law, David...
Kenneth Wilson Whitby
Feb 2, 2025
Kenneth Wilson Whitby, age 81, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Peebles Whitby and Jennie Mae Wilson Whitby; his wife, Edna Gibson Whitby; a son, Jeff Riegel; a grandson, Coty Mills; siblings, Lottie Mayton, Bertie Powell, Louise Clary, Addie Mayton, Christine Moore, Lillian Clary, Bessie...
Audrey Jackson Ball
Jan 29, 2025
Audrey Jackson Ball, age 87, a lifelong resident of Dolphin, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
The daughter of the late John Robert Jackson and Louise Christian Jackson, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Ball, a daughter, Marty Payne, and a brother, John Reed Jackson.
Audrey enjoyed cooking and traveling. She was a wonderful Christian woman...
Melissa Anne Mitchell
Jan 28, 2025
Melissa Anne Mitchell, age 55, of Richmond, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Mitchell.
Melissa is survived by her niece, Katherine Ulrich; sisters, Rebecca Spence (Allen) and Heather Mitchell; and her mother, Pamela Mitchell.
She was a lover of music, attending concerts, and traveling. She had a special bond with her niece, Katie,...
Charles Lindburgh Braswell
Jan 28, 2025
Charles Lindburgh Braswell, age 94, a lifelong resident of Gasburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gracie and Chester Braswell, and a sister, Mary Cecil Hartsell.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Belle Wilkinson Jones Braswell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Braswell proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Linwood Moss Hayes
Jan 25, 2025
Linwood Moss Hayes, age 92, of DeWitt, VA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 25, 2025. Born on May 18, 1932 in McKenney, VA to the late Hugh Feild Hayes and Abbie Emerson Hayes. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Rachel Stegall Hayes.
He was a member of Central...
Nancy Joyner Gauldin
Jan 25, 2025
Nancy Joyner Gauldin, age 78, formerly of Warfield, VA, passed away peacefully at her home in Glen Allen on January 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 30 years, Marshall Wade Gauldin; her parents, Percy Clyde Joyner and Pearl Jarratt Joyner; and her siblings, Dempsey Joyner and Frances Draper. Nancy graduated from Southampton High School...
Johnie M. Carpenter
Jan 22, 2025
Johnie M. Carpenter, age 93, a longtime resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Born and raised in Triplet, VA, he was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a hairstylist for most of his life and was the first unisex hairstylist in...
Billy Joe Butler
Jan 21, 2025
Billy Joe Butler, age 65, of Freeman, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Butler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Koonce.
Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Holly Mae Joyner; six children, Justin Butler, Brandon Butler, Jesse Butler (Kristina), John Raynard, Alley...
Ronald Lee Driggers
Jan 20, 2025
Ronald Lee Driggers, age 69, a resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Ronnie Driggers, Tommy Driggers, and Brian Driggers; a sister, Roxanna Calhoun; a brother, Benny Thomas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
May he rest in peace.
