Obituaries

Barbara Lee Tomlinson Thompson, age 78, of Richmond, VA, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. Born in Brunswick County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Hilton and Gracie Daniel Tomlinson. She was a graduate of Brunswick County High School and a retired employee of DMV. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23,...

Marshall Wade “Peter” Gauldin, age 77, of Warfield, VA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lee and Lillian Epperson Gauldin; and his siblings, Harold and Donald Gauldin, and Marian Williams. Marshall was a retired employee of DuPont and had a passion for woodworking. He is survived by his wife of...

Herbert Edward Taylor, age 84, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. Born in Freeman, he was the son of the late James Edward and Elna Ann King Taylor. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Elizabeth Duke. Mr. Taylor retired after 20 years of honorable service in the U.S. Air Force, including service in...

Barbara Jean Wortham Baird, age 61, of Alberta, VA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Lacy James Wortham and her husband, Keith Baird. Barbara is survived by her mother, Jean Rickmond; siblings, Rusty Wortham (Maureen), Jo Ann Anderson (Donald), and Scott Wortham (Pam); nephews, Brent Anderson, Michael Wortham, Steven Wortham,...

Gloria Jean Malone Anderton, 78, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul C. and Edith Moore Malone. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clifton F. Anderton, Jr.; numerous cousins, among them, Barbara C. Lee, Dale M. Cannon, Teresa M. Carpenter, Nicole...

Joe Wesley Mayton, age 73, of Matoaca, VA, died Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Allen and Ruby June Reese Mayton; and siblings, Margaret June Mayton, Johnny Mayton, and Debbie Snyder. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Cole Mayton; son, Wesley Andrew Allen Mayton; daughter, Shawn Hutchinson; grandchildren, Nathan...

Willie Ann Spence, age 86, a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, VA and widow of Sherman Randolph “Buster” Spence, died Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was one of five children born to the late Jesse Nathaniel and Artie Hayes Crowder. She loved her dog and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds, but will be remembered most as a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs....

Shelby Jones Gibson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021 at her home. A longtime resident of Lawrenceville, VA, she was a retired sewing machine operator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Lawrence Jones, Sr. and Rosa Belle Mullins Jones; a sister, Dorothy J. Farlow; and a brother, Richard L. Jones, Jr. She was...

Rebecca LaVonne “Becky” Powell Moore was born into the arms of her parents, Hilliard Randolph Powell, Sr. and Annie Maude Ingram Powell, on January 3, 1946. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Randolph Powell, Jr....

Lisa Lynette Moore, born May 7, 1967 to Thomas E. and Rebecca Powell Moore, passed away on March 5, 2021. A graduate of Brunswick County High School, she worked for Moseley & Nash Inc. and Fox Run Water in past years, and most recently at South Hill Elementary School. She is survived by her father, Thomas E. Moore (the late...

Amy Howard Wilson, 65, of Petersburg, VA; formerly of South River, NJ; passed away peacefully on February 28, 2021. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 28,1955 to John and Dolores Howard. The family moved to NJ in 1966. Amy graduated from St. Mary’s High School in South Amboy, class of 1973. Amy attended the American Academy of Dramatic...

Howard Eugene Pierce, age 63, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. A former resident of Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was the son of the late Linwood Earl and Gladys Jarman Pierce. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary Pierce, and the mother of two of his children, Tammy Pope. Howard will be remembered as...

Danny Lawrence Lucy, age 76, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Edward and Ruby Lynch Lucy. Danny served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was the retired owner of Lucy’s TV and Appliance. He loved to dance and had a...

**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;...