Obituaries

She adored children, opened her home and her table to many – and even had a street light installed in her yard so kids could play safely in the twilight hours.Her love for children extended to her eventual work at Fort Lee’s Childcare Development Center. Who was she to us? A wonderful, always praying, making it from scratch, popsicle bearing,...

Robert Wyatt, passed away on November 14, 2021, at his home at 918 Krim Point Loop, Midlothian, Va.He was the youngest son of Barbara Wesson Clarke and the late Harvey Wyatt Nunnally. He was the grandson of Robert and Majorie Clarke and Harvey and Ethel Nunnally. He is survived by two sisters, Teresa Perdue and Connie Nunnally; and a halfbrother,...

James Dennis Brammer, born April 7, 1952, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Dolphin, Virginia on November 17, 2021.He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn H. Brammer and his parents, Delaine Cheely Brammer and Joseph Dalton Brammer. He is survived by his brother, Roger (wife Tanya); his three...

William Leonard “WL” Lilly, age 52, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021.WL grew up in Chester and was a 1987 graduate of Thomas Dale High School where he was on the cross country team. During that time, he became interested in martial arts and learned under George and Gail Crump. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S....

Mabel Temple Lewis, age 94, of Dolphin, Virginia passed away November 9, 2021.She is the daughter of the late William and Nettie Temple and is preceded in death by her husband, John Harman “Achie” Lewis, Sr.; her twin sons, Bobby Lewis and Billy Lewis; her daughter, Beverly Jackson; her brother, William Temple; and two sisters, Marion Clary and Frances Tatum....

Margarette Ball “Marty” Payne, age 58, of Victoria, VA, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021.Marty was extremely devoted to her family and loved to cook. She was an employee of the Roanoke River Service Authority. She was preceded in death by her father, William Thomas Ball. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Jimmy Payne; children, Mary Beth...

William Leslie Beatty, age 84, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away peacefully at McGuire Comfort Care on November 5, 2021.He was born on September 17, 1937 to Stella Wolf Beatty and Samuel Jamerson Beatty in Crewe, VA where he was born and raised. As a child he worked on the family dairy farm. He was drafted into the U. S. Army...

Roehrich, Barbara Warriner, 85, passed away at home in her sleep peacefully and appropriately on Monday, November 1, 2021 – All Saints Day.She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, D. Dortch Warriner; her second husband, Henry Roehrich; her brother, Tommy Jenkins; and her son-in-law, Craig Custer. Barbara is survived by her children Susan...

Pattie Lucy Thomas, 81, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late Thelma M. Lucy and Leland Henry Lucy, and her step-mother, Nellie (Grand) Pearson Lucy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Franklin Thomas, three sisters, Ella Mae Piercy (Rainey), Ann Lucy Gwaltney (William),...

Michael Andrew Andusko, age 64, a resident of Ford, VA, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.He was the son of the late Andrew and Emily Dolinish Andusko. Mr. Andusko retired after 14 years with City of Richmond’s Water Treatment Department. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, and a former member of Ford Volunteer Fire Department. He will...

A memorial service with Masonic Rites and Military Funeral Honors will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Williams Funeral Home & Crematory of Lawrenceville, VA. Inurnment will be at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia, VA at a later date.Michael David Kelly, age 59, of Chesterfield, VA, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 after battling Covid-19. Mike was...

Sharon Emory Cousins, age 64, a resident of Church Road, VA, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at her residence.She was preceded in death by her father, William L. Emory, Sr. and a brother, William L. Emory, Jr. Sharon was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother. Family was everything to her and she spent her life making sure they...

Gerald Watson Lucy, age 75, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his home.He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton Alexander Lucy and Lucille Baird Lucy, and his sister, Glenda Pope. Mr. Lucy had a lifelong passion for motorcycles and old cars. A talented mechanic, he owned several repair/restoration businesses throughout his life. He is...

Patrick Worth Smith Jr. of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on September 25, 2021.He was born on April 20, 1950 in Hampton, VA. Patrick was an independent contractor for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick W. Smith Sr. and father-in-law, James E. Stell. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Delilah Stell Smith;...

Charles Stevens French, CSM Ret, 95, passed away on September 22nd, 2021 at home in Ebony, Virginia.He was born July 29th, 1926 in Standing Stone, Pennsylvania to Guy David French and Alice Stevens French. Charles grew up in Standing Stone, PA. In September 1943, Charles joined the US Navy. During WWII he fought in the Pacific Theater as part of...

Charles Patterson “Pat” Lucy, age 78, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, John Cleveland Lucy and Murtis Sue Lucy, and five of his siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Mary Jackson Lucy; his children, Jennifer Lucy Moody and husband, Dwayne, Sharon Lucy Sheldon and husband,...

Kevin Robert Dawson, age 42, of Alberta, VA, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Wayne Dawson. Kevin was a devoted Christian and a member of Freedom House Ministries in South Hill. He will be remembered as a great husband, a loving father, and a hardworking man. He is survived by his wife...

*The celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Smyrna Baptist Church, 18971 Carson Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841.* Brian Gene Miller, age 49, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Miller. An avid outdoorsman, Brian loved to hunt and fish,...

Carolyn Jamerson Brown, age 73, of Freeman, VA, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Jamerson and Mary Elizabeth Morgan Jamerson; her husband, Norman John Brown, Jr.; and a brother, James Thomas Jamerson, Jr. She is survived by a son, Thomas “Larry” Walker and companion, Star Jones; a daughter, Angela Shumate and...

Peter Crandall Ward passed away on August 31, 2021 after a six-year battle with leukemia and COPD.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Harry Cameron Ward, II, of Yardley, PA, and his brother and sister-in-law, Harry Cameron Ward, III (Ret., U.S. Navy) and Ruth Tease Ward, of Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his wife of 52...