Obituaries

Shirley Smith Jones Noffsinger of Glen Allen, VA and formerly Jarratt, VA passed away August 2, 2022, after a long-fought battle with cancer.She is survived by her daughters: Patsy Jones Kowal (Matthew); Nancy Jones Crowgey (Guy) and Ann Jones Montgomery (Vin). She was “MeMe” to Andrew, Christopher and Thomas Kowal, Mary Cameron Crowgey and Sutton and Bryn Montgomery. She was...

Eddie Granderson “Stokes” Crane, age 100, a lifelong resident of Edgerton, VA, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022.He was the son of the late W.B. and Pattie Jane Pittard Crane and was also preceded in death by two brothers, W.B. Crane, Jr. and Wilbur “Tom” Crane, a sister, Irene Barnes, a daughter-in-law, Betty Crane, and a great-grandson, Coy Mitchell. Mr....

Joe Luther Seward, IV, age 41, of Warfield, Virginia, died on July 21, 2022.Joe is survived by his wife, Amanda, his daughters, Morgan, Madison, and Maxamillion (Max), his son, Jacob, a grandson, Atlas, his grandmother, Patsy Morefield, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Luther Seward, III, his...

Connie Merritt Pernell, age 66, of Skippers, VA passed away July 20, 2022.She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Minnie Merritt; a daughter, Charlene Acree; and a brother, Bobby Lee Merritt. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Melvin Pernell; three children, Lee “Root” Merritt and wife Dana, Becky Reed and husband Jason and Bobby Acree...

If you are reading this it means just one thing;I have kicked the bucket and am rejoicing in heaven with my Lord! Yeehah! Yes, I wrote my own obituary leaving out the dates of course, but what do you expect from someone who spent over 30 years in the newspaper business? My final byline. By Cathy Eileen Barnes Jones Wilson...

Nancy Corum Gibbs, age 85, of Dolphin, VA passed away July 14, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Corum and is preceded in death by her husband, William Denton Gibbs; Son-In-Law, Randy Edwards; step grandson, Matthew Edwards; sister, Hilda Finch; and Brother, Harry Corum. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Edwards (Mica Craft); her grandson,...

Annie Marie Trent, age 91, of Emporia, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022.She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Blanche Norwood Phillips; her first husband, Robert Henry Pettway; her second husband, Bernard Lee Trent; son-in-law, Lee Powers; and four brothers, Marvin Phillips (Frances), Lawrence Phillips (Inez), Parker Phillips, and Garmon Phillips. Mrs. Trent loved to work...

Myles Tredway Moore, 89, of Triplet, Virginia passed away at ECU Hospital, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on Thursday, June 30, 2022.He was born July 3, 1932 to the late John Edgar Moore and Mary Alice Taylor Moore. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Myles is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Elma Ellis...

Virginia B. Jones, age 83, of Chase City, Virginia passed away June 22, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Wade and Juanita Blankenship. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Neal Jones, Sr. She is survived by her children, Les Jones and wife Eileen, Neal Jones, Jr. and wife Lisa, Geoffrey Jones and partner Jessie and Sylvia...

James Cloud "Cloudy Bill" Lucy, age 84, of Emporia, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022.Born and raised in Freeman, VA, he was the son of the late John James and Ruby Daniel Lucy. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Anderson Lucy, and a sister, Shirley Lucy Trent. Mr. Lucy retired after more than 30 years...

Mildred Royal Tuck, age 87, of Freeman, VA passed away June 26, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Irving and Helen Royal and is preceded in death by her husband, Carrel Barton Tuck; brother, Duane Royal; and sister, Marie Tuck. She is survived by her son, Charles Tuck and wife Carolyn; her daughter, Rose Goodman and husband Bobby; grandchildren,...

John A. Rogers, Sr. passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at the age of 72 after suffering a major stroke.He is survived by a caring wife, Mary; his only son John and wife Marie; his stepdaughter Robin Whetham and husband Todd; his brother Carlisle Rogers; his sister Rose Marie Robertson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Many friends loved him...

William Earl Richardson, age 68, of Dundas, Virginia passed away June 12, 2022.He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Baird Richardson. He is survived by his mother, Lenora Brooks; his daughter, Kristen Long; brothers and sisters, Beverly Poythress, Allison Brooks, Jr., Carolyn Keyes and Curtis Brooks; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will have a memorial service...

Our beloved mother and MiMi,Karen Lynne Hicks Conlee left us to go sit on the beach in heaven on Sunday, 6/19/2022. Although it was sudden and unexpected, she is no longer in pain and is able to be healed, happy, and cancer free. She is survived by her husband of 48 years David E. Conlee, daughter Daiva Conlee-Lipford, son-in-law Justin...

Barbara Theresa “Bobbie” Bolte, age 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022.Born in DeWitt, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Frederick and Viola Connelly Bolte. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, John D. and Jewel Bolte of Blacksburg, VA, and her sister and brother-in-law, Joyce B. and Carl...

On June 16, 2022 Pauline Roberts Jones peacefully passed away at the Eugene H. Bloom Retirement Center.She was preceded in death by her husband Rudy Jones and her only brother D.L. Roberts. She is survived by her two daughters Deborah “Debbie” Douglas of Richmond, VA and Karin Clements of Jackson, NC. Debbie and Karin would like to thank the Bloom...

Richard Nelson Fajna, Sr., best known as Ricky, age 65, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away June 16, 2022.He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Fajna; and brothers, Danny, Carl, Floyd, Sonny and Rusty Fajna. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fajna; three children, Betty Finch (Bruce Greene), Richard Fajna (Nichol Fajna) and Sharon Fajna (Rusty Burkett); seven...

Betty Harrison Franklin, age 89, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Elizabeth Harrell Jordan and grew up in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.She is preceded in death by her husbands, Odell Harrison and James Franklin; her son, Kenny Harrison; two sisters and three...

Doris Jean Smith Michael, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Virginia passed away May 30, 2022.She is the daughter of the late William and Etta Smith and is preceded in death by her husband, George Emmit Michael; a brother, Lewis Smith and a sister, Alice Faye Smith Brewer. She is survived by her children, Vickie Lynn Michael, Steven Wayne Michael (Lisa), Danny...

Louella Thomas Crane, age 95, of Edgerton, VA, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022.The daughter of the late Lemmie Bryant and Rosa Moseley Thomas, she was also preceded in death by five of her siblings, a daughter-in-law, Betty Crane, and a great-grandson, Coy Mitchell. Mrs. Crane will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also devoted...