Obituaries

**THIS IS A REVISED OBITUARY** It is out of an abundance of caution and a desire to keep our friends and family safe that we have decided to move the funeral for Charlie Roberts to Saturday, March 13, at 11:00 a.m. due to Covid-19 related complications. Charles Anthony Roberts, age 82, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away at his home on...

Randy Richard Wiley, Sr., age 66, a lifelong resident of Freeman, VA, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. One of three sons born to John Thomas and Fannie Clary Wiley, Randy was a U.S. Army veteran, a proud farmer, and a member of American Legion Post 141. He was a retired mechanic and truck driver, most recently working for Powell...

George Alton Clary, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. George loved to hunt and fish, and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward and Lillian Whitby Clary; a brother, Roland W. Clary; and two sisters, Shirley Clary and Sadie Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Rachel...

Randy Richard Wiley, Sr., age 66, a lifelong resident of Freeman, VA, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. One of three sons born to John Thomas and Fannie Clary Wiley, Randy was a U.S. Army veteran, a proud farmer, and a member of American Legion Post 141. He was a retired mechanic and truck driver, most recently working for Powell...

Doris Jane Kaylor Browder of Dolphin, VA at age 96 peacefully passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born December 26, 1924 in Lancaster, PA. She lived in Mount Joy, PA prior to marriage and moving to Dolphin, VA. She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Josephine Kaylor. She was preceded...

Mary G. James, 83, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee James, Sr.; her father, Henry Milton Turner; her mother, Annie Mae Turner; her brother, Henry Turner; and her brother-in-law, Dan James. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law whom she loved dearly, Wanda K....

Giles Elmo Whitlow, age 73, of Triplet, VA passed away February 11, 2021. He is the son of the late Saint Elmo and Josephine Whitlow. He is preceded in death by his grandchild, Riley Whitlow. He is survived by his wife Melissa Whitlow; his son Chuck Whitlow and fiancé Amy Barlow; his grandchildren, Jayden Jordan and Jewel and Heather Barlow;...

Dorothy Meta Nielsen of Valentines, VA, went to be with her Father on Valentines Day, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1938 to Henry and Berta Meinking and grew up in Queens, NY. On September 19, 1959, she married Nahmen Nielsen, whom she missed and was looking forward to seeing again. They had four children to whom she devoted...

James “Jim” Anthony Pohlman, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 13, 2021. He is the son of the late Anthony Carl Pohlman and Elizabeth Cartwright Pohlman. He is survived by his wife, Beverley Pohlman; his sons, Nathan Pohlman and wife Charlotte and Jeffrey Pohlman and wife Michele; his grandchildren, Katie Clary, Haley Hutchins, Cheyenne Pohlman and Caroline Pohlman;...

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, heaven gained a special angel, James “Jamie” Gregory Avery, 74, of Colonial Heights, VA. He was the son of the late Francis Hamilton Avery and Jacqueline “Jackie” Avery. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank “Frankie” Hamilton Avery. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie Cannon Avery; children, Courtney Lynne White,...

Gavin Lane Frye, 18, of Chester, Virginia, formerly of Dinwiddie County, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021. Gavin was born on May 28, 2002, in Petersburg, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis Frye. He will be forever missed by his father, Elvis Frye; mother, Lani Richardson and step-father, Greg Richardson; brothers,...

Glenn William Russ, age 92, a longtime resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie Carpenter Russ; two sons, William T. and Jerry W. Russ; and two step-children, Perry and Calvin Carpenter. He is survived by three children, Donald R. Russ (Brenda), Glenn Mitchell Russ (Geraldine), and Christine R....

Sallie King Allgood, widow of William Kenneth Allgood, died Saturday, February 6, 2021. She is survived by a sister, Lucille K. Taylor as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville, VA. A celebration of her life will be planned at a later date....

Clifton Elliott Carpenter, age 79, of Richmond, VA, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Barnes Family Cemetery in Dolphin, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to buy a pair shoes for yourself in his honor!

Marshall Hugh Thompson, age 79, of Gasburg, VA, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born in Roxboro, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence Hugh and Thelma Ruth Thompson. Marshall retired from Honeywell after 35 years of service. He was a longtime member and Elder of Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Gasburg. An avid...

Barbara Knott Davis, 88, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Barbara was born in Danville, Virginia on December 7, 1932 to John and Louise Knott. She lived most of her life in Buckingham County. Barbara was an active member of Maysville Presbyterian Church, was a Member of the Young Homemakers of Virginia, the Buckingham Historical Society...

William C. “Bill” Knott died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonide Clayton Knott and Charles L. Knott, and his brother Charles Lewis Knott, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Else Breitstadt Knott, his two children, William C. Knott, Jr. and Stefanie Ryan Knott,...

Richard Andrew Gwizdale, age 78, a resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

With the Grace of God and unrivaled strength, our beloved Lloyd Meade “Buck” Harrison, III, passed into his Creator’s heavenly kingdom after a courageous battle with Covid. He was 57. Throughout his month long battle, he remained optimistic and continually gave a “thumbs up” to his healthcare team and family, who were able to FaceTime him. He was able to...

Sally Maitland Petric, age 69, of Warfield, VA, widow of Alexander Petric, passed away at her home on Monday January 18, 2021. Born and raised in Dinwiddie, she was one of ten children born to the late Robert Leon and Gladys Elizabeth Williams Maitland. She was preceded in death by four of her siblings, Gladys Roberta Maitland, Susie “Sissie” Mayton,...