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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...
Hattie Lewis House
Jan 12, 2025
Hattie Lewis House, 87, of Virginia Beach passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 12, 2025. Other than for a brief time, she lived in the Chic's Beach section of Virginia Beach for over 60 years, where she amassed a large extended family that came in the form of neighbors and fellow members of her church, Bayside Baptist....
Benjamin Douglas Winn
Jan 7, 2025
Benjamin Douglas Winn, age 83, of Alberta, VA passed away at his home on January 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer and complications. A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Saunders Winn and Lelia Jackson Haizlip Winn. Douglas was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Alberta Ruritan Club, Sons of...
Christine Mathias
Jan 5, 2025
Due to the weather forecast for Friday night/Saturday morning, the funeral service has been rescheduled.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Reedy Creek Baptist Church.
Christine Powell Lewis Holzbach Mathias, daughter of Moses Powell, Sr. and Sallie Ingram Powell, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands,...
William Gerald Massengill
Jan 1, 2025
William Gerald Massengill, a distinguished leader in law enforcement, public safety, and community service, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else. Born on September 27, 1942, in Four Oaks, North Carolina, Gerald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. While his remarkable career as a public servant...
Peggy Nichols Allen
Dec 26, 2024
Peggy Nichols Allen, age 78, of Disputanta, VA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Lambert and her father, Edward Nichols. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dennis Wayne Allen; a daughter, Morgan A. Ingram and husband, Joshua S. Ingram; and a granddaughter, Rigsby Anne Ingram.
Peggy retired from Philip Morris...
Larry Wayne Hammer
Dec 24, 2024
Larry Wayne Hammer
1937-2024
Larry Wayne was born September 22. 1937 in Mt. Vernon, MO and passed away on December 24, 2024 at Lawrenceville Rehabilitation and Health, after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ones and Margaret Hammer, his brother, Jerry Hammer, and his second wife, Helen.
Larry grew up mostly in Amelia County, where his father ran...
Gloria Wright Thomas
Dec 23, 2024
Gloria Wright Thomas, age 87, passed away peacefully at her Henrico County, VA home under hospice care on December 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Monroe Wright and Louise Bowen Wright. She is survived by her brother, Van Wright and her four children, Marvin Thomas Jr. (Suzy), Wanda King (Mark), Libby Clary (Micky), and Renee Thomas....
Nora Bartlett
Dec 12, 2024
Nora Bartlett, age 72, a resident of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Mrs. Bartlett lived most of her life in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “Red” Stoute and Gertie Meyers Stoute; her husband, Thomas Lee Bartlett; and a granddaughter, Brittany Foy.
Nora enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and making clothing for her family. She...
Else Breitstadt Knott
Dec 5, 2024
Else Breitstadt Knott, beloved mother, wife, and hummingbird whisperer, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born in Grossen Buseck, Germany, Else fell for a handsome G.I. named William C. Knott in 1960. She arrived in America in March 1961 and three months later, they married. She managed to keep him in line for 59 years until his passing...
David Andrew Comer
Dec 3, 2024
David Andrew Comer, age 75, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 while surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton David and Virginia Griffin Comer, as well as all of his siblings.
David devoted much of his life to serving his community through the fire department...
Robert J. Writtenberry
Dec 2, 2024
Robert J. Writtenberry, age 83, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Writtenberry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Louise Weaver Writtenberry; his wife, Hazel Lee Writtenberry; a brother, Charlie Writtenberry; and a sister, Shirley Doyle.
Mr. Writtenberry, better known as “Lightnin” retired from VDOT after 28 years of service. He was...
Joseph Nelson Mayton, Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph Nelson Mayton, Jr. “Joe,” passed away on November 23, 2024. He was born January 23, 1951 and was a resident of Dinwiddie County.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Nelson Mayton Sr. “Nelson,” his mother, Margie Rinker Mayton, his sister, Nancy Mayton Fisher, and his niece, Shannon Gill Sink.
He is survived by his son, Nelson Mayton (Amanda...
Michael Carl Williams
Nov 22, 2024
Michael Carl Williams, age 69, of Church Road, VA, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1954 in Petersburg, VA.
Mike’s childhood was spent in Loudoun County, VA where he excelled in baseball as a catcher. Upon moving back to Dinwiddie County, Mike worked with various family members to learn the store business. He would eventually...
Ola Sue Parrish Wright
Nov 9, 2024
Ola Sue Parrish Wright, age 84, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Freeman Clyde and Florence Lee Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Roy Brodnax Wright; a brother, Allen C. Parrish; and a sister, Peggy Parrish Vaughan.
Mrs. Wright was...
Eva Terry Vaughan
Nov 4, 2024
Eva Terry Vaughan, 99, passed away Nov. 4 with peace and grace surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on Sept. 11, 1925 in Guerrant- Highland Kentucky, the daughter of the late Daniel Boone and Edna Terry. Eva attended Montreat College during WWII, where she studied music and home economics. After the war, she taught music classes and private...
Robert Jennings Ferrell
Nov 4, 2024
Robert Jennings Ferrell, age 91, a lifelong resident of DeWitt, VA, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.
A son of the late Willie Wellons Ferrell and Alsie Florence Kinton Ferrell, he was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Andrew Ferrell, as well as all of his siblings.
Mr. Ferrell was a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War....
Nancy Lucy Williams
Nov 1, 2024
Nancy Lucy Williams of Richmond, previously of Emporia, Virginia and Seaford, Delaware, died November 1 at age 91.
A wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, teacher, volunteer, gardener, bridge player and golfer, Mrs. Williams found joy in virtually everyone she met and actively sought ways to boost those around her.
Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, Mrs. Williams loved telling stories of...
Barbara Ann Taylor Yeattes
Oct 24, 2024
Barbara Taylor Yeattes, 87, of Emporia, Virginia, departed this life on October 24, 2024.
She was born on August 18, 1937. She is the daughter of the late Hyman and Dorothy Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland S. Yeattes, brother, Hyman Taylor, Jr., and a sister, Nora Taylor Short.
She is survived by her four children, Mike, Alan...
Ronald H. Gordon, Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Ronald H. Gordon, Sr., age 86, a longtime resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rossie James Gordon and Sallie Viola Hare Gordon, and a sister, Lowana Brumley.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary R. “Skippy” Gordon; his sons, Ronald Hampton Gordon, Jr. and wife Delaine,...
