John Robert Marston, III, age 85, of McKenney, VA passed away June 8, 2019. He is the son of the late John and Irene Marston. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice M. Marston. He is survived by his daughters, Rita M. Townsend and husband Claude of McKenney, VA and Loretta M. Booth and husband Alvin of McKenney; his son, John R. Marston IV; his grandchildren, Lisa T. McCall of McKenney, Laura M. Walsh of Amelia, Jason and Joshua Booth of McKenney and Jeremy Townsend of McKenney; eight great grandchildren; his brother, Jerry Marston; his sisters, Sally Lewis, Patricia Lancaster, and Betty Lou Harmon; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, VA. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s at www.stjude.org.

Linda Diane Lewis Lepow, age 69, of Virginia Beach, VA passed away June 4, 2019. Linda is the daughter of the late William and Lucy Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Steven James Lepow; her son, William James Lepow and wife Terri; her daughter, Shannon Lynn Lepow Barger and husband Dustin; and her grandchildren, Steven Alexander Lepow, Cora Nichole Barger and Mahala Snow Barger. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville with interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

Calvin Edmonds, age 60, of South Hill, VA passed away June 3, 2019. Calvin was a master printer and the Vice President of Edmonds Printing in Lawrenceville, VA. He was a member of James Square Baptist Church where he was Chairman of the Cemetery Committee and former Chairman of the Deacons. Calvin was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and mechanic who loved motorcycle drag racing. Woodworking was also a passion of his along with music and playing the drums. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ferguson Edmonds and his brother and sister-in-law Kerry Wayne and Corrine Edmonds. He is survived by his father, Aubrey B. Edmonds; his wife Sylvia Clary; his brother Donnie Edmonds and wife Darlene; his step-daughter, Samantha Moody (Anthony); his step grandchildren, Harper and Will; his nieces and nephews, Jason Sweitzer, Michelle S. Lea, Danielle E. Bianchinotti and Benjamin Edmonds; his great nieces and nephew, Abby, Madalyn and AJ Sweitzer and Isabella, Gemma and Jordan Bianchinotti; and his faithful, always by his side companion, Peanut, who went to work with him every day. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Friday at James Square Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to James Square Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 643, Lawrenceville, VA 23868.

Cynthia Lynn Morefield Seward, age 57, of South Hill, VA passed away May 28, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Patsy Webster Morefield; her son, Joe L. Seward, IV (Anita); her grandchildren, Maxamillion Seward, Jacob King, Madison King, Morgan King and Bradley Brown; her brothers and sisters, Wayne Morefield, Melissa Ibrahim, Rodney Morefield (Mary Ann) and Theresa Morefield; and her nieces and nephews, David Morefield, Brad Morefield, Susanna Alexander, Corey Morefield, Quinten Finch and Darren Morefield. She is preceded in death by her father, Darrell Morefield; her husband Joe Luther Seward, III; and her granddaughter, Courtney Seward. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. Memorial contributions may be made to Brunswick County Cancer Association, P.O Box 522, Lawrenceville, VA 23868 or the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 311, Chase City, VA 23924.

Cora Clem Hancock, age 79, of Danieltown, VA passed away May 28, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Mattie Russell Clem and is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, John Clem, Jr., George Clem, Nelson Clem, Ann Monroe and Charlotte Mugler. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James W. “Jimmie” Hancock; her son, James “JJ” Hancock, Jr. and wife Holly of Greenbelt, MD; her daughter, Leanne Hancock of Danieltown, VA; her brother, Wayne Clem of Dundas; and her beloved cat, Percy. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Christian Church, Danieltown. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Christian Church, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Christian Church, c/o Brenda Webb, 28979 Christanna Hwy., Alberta, VA 23821.

Cathy Mayton Watson, 65, a life-long resident of Brunswick County, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 in her Lawrenceville, Virginia home. Cathy was born on November 18, 1953 to Arthur & Lottie Mayton, also of Lawrenceville. Cathy was the heart and soul of her family and of her community. From her years at Peebles Department Stores, managing the company’s flagship location in downtown Lawrenceville, to her work in the bookstore and cashier’s office at Southside Virginia Community College, she thrived when she was surrounded by people. She is survived by her husband, Topper Watson, children Rob Watson of Clifton, New Jersey and Jennifer Watson of Emporia and her grandson Jayden Watson, also of Emporia. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 6-8 pm at Williams Funeral Home. Cathy wanted to be cremated and no graveside service is planned. Flowers can be sent to Williams Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, VA.

Francis Earl Abernathy, age 83, of Dolphin, VA passed away May 25, 2019. He is the son of the late Charles Hubert and Jane Fleshood Abernathy. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Catherine Weller Abernathy; his sisters, Estelle Murray, Edith House, Rachel Pearson and Susie Jones; and his brothers, Harry, Heartwell, Alwyn and Cloud Abernathy. He is survived by his children, Kathryn A. Whitlow and husband Michael, Jacqueline A. Waldron, Francis-James H. “Abbie” Abernathy and wife Sarah, John-Scott H. Abernathy and wife Cheryl and Zane-Merle Abernathy; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, May 31, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home with interment at Liberty Church Cemetery, Dolphin, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Dorothy Lucy, 6062 Liberty Rd., Dolphin, VA 23843 or the Dolphin Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 67, Dolphin, VA 23843.

Bobby Williams Archer, age 79, of Warfield, VA passed away May 20, 2019. He is the son of the late George and Nora Archer and is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Summer Archer. He is survived by his wife, Doris Archer; his three children, Patsy McClenny and husband Brad, Teresa Harris and husband Davie and Robert Archer; his grandchildren and their families, Tiffany Kanipe and husband Patrick and their children, Amelia, Austin and Cale, Amanda Koufoudakis and husband Lambros and their daughter Alexia and Chris Greene and wife Emily; and his sisters, Joyce Wallace and Sadie Arnold. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Warfield Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warfield Baptist Church, 7318 Flat Rock Road, Warfield, VA 23889. Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville will be handling the arrangements.

Dorothy Mae Chavis Hayes, age 86, of DeWitt, VA passed away May 15, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Ira and Ida Chavis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Dennis Hayes; her brothers, Joseph Chavis and Dudley Chavis; and her grandsons, Fred Neville and Robert Hayes, Jr. She is survived by her children, Juanita H. Thompson, Donald W. Hayes, Michael D. Hayes (Charlene), Joseph W. Hayes (Donna), Robert E. Hayes (Tammy), Sharon H. Martin (Carter), Alfred T. Hayes and Cynthia H. Neville (Stephen); sixteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; her sisters, Jane Powell, Shirley Ottinger, Margaret Newsome and Laura Prince; and her Loving Caretaker, Martha Stout. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Cut Banks Baptist Church Cemetery, McKenney, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, Inc., 3916 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.

Dorothy Spence Hall, age 83, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away April 27, 2019. She is the daughter of the late John and Irene Spence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Shirl Chappell Hall. She is survived by her two sons, Shirl C. Hall, Jr. and wife Francine and Robert Scott Hall and wife Annabell; her five grandchildren, Sarah Stearley (Matt), Rebekah Howard (Luke), Jody Hall (Laine), Rachel Jordan (Brandon) and Holden Hall; four great grandchildren, Hannah, Samuel, Avery and Greyson; her special friend, Charles Brooks; her sister, Barbara Harris; her brother, Wayne Spence; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy had retired as Manager of Bank of America in Lawrenceville and was a member of Lawrenceville United Methodist Church. She loved her family, gardening and being a member of the Red Hat Society. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Lawrenceville United Methodist Church with interment at Oakwood Park Cemetery, Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrenceville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2, Lawrenceville, VA 23868.