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Elaine Delbridge Lynch
Apr 19, 2025
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Elaine Delbridge Lynch, age 87, of Lawrenceville, VA on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy P. Lynch; her mother, Dossie Delbridge; her siblings, Barbara Webb, Nancy Singleton, and Herbert Delbridge, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Wylie P. Lynch (Annette); Donna E. Lynch; Randall...
Donald Wayne Henshaw
Apr 10, 2025
Donald Wayne Henshaw, age 73, of Church Road, VA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 3, 1952 and was the twelfth of thirteen children born to the late Mark Luther and Elsie Mae Aliff Henshaw.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Henshaw, Linwood Henshaw,...
William Edward Wright
Apr 8, 2025
William Edward Wright, age 81, of White Plains, VA, passed away April 8, 2025.
He is survived by his two children, William B. Wright (Kay) and Torie L. Turner (Lenny), two grandchildren, William Howard Wright (Annie) and Katie Lynne Wright (Hunter), a special long-time employee and friend of 50 years, Bo Blackwell, and a beloved dog, Scooter.
He was a graduate of...
Bobby Lee Jones
Apr 4, 2025
Bobby Lee Jones, age 62, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Macon and Jenny Mae Jones, and a brother, Clarence Jones.
Bobby was a very simple man with a strong Christian faith. He worked hard his entire life, most recently for Real Tree Logging....
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.
Gilda Gray Johnson Jones
Mar 16, 2025
Gilda Gray Johnson Jones of Richmond, VA passed away on March 16. The daughter of Edgar Hardaway Johnson and Alyce Buckley J. Johnson, she was born in Alberta, VA. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Vaughan Jones (Jaime Cortez) of El Cerrito, CA; a son, Robert Craig Jones (Anne) and granddaughter, Hannah Buckley Jones of Goochland, VA; and a...
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,...