Obituaries

Joseph Wayne Grimsley, Jr., age 56, of Chesapeake, VA, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Wayne and Linda Cravotta Grimsley, and his mother-in-law, Elsie Buckner Clary. Wayne is survived by his wife, Rhonda Clary Yates Grimsley; sisters, Julie Grimsley Perry of Zebulon, NC and Christy Grimsley Broughton (Eddie) of Wendell,...

William A. Hudson, age 79, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbia, NC, he was the son of the late Arvin Washington and Winifred Swain Hudson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Rufus Hudson. Bill’s early working years were in construction. He...

Vivian Irene “Rene” Humphreys, age 88, a lifelong resident of Freeman, VA, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. The daughter of the late William Otis and Ruby Mae Simms Powell, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lee Humphreys, and a sister, Kathleen Powell Daniel. She will be remembered as a devoted caregiver, having cared for several...

Earl Woodrow Washburn, 96, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away June 30, 2020. Earl was born December 20, 1923. He was a deputy sheriff for 39 years with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and retired in 1988 as Captain. He is predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Minnie Clarke Washburn; his parents, Fletcher C. Washburn and Janie W. Washburn; his...

Rosie (Rosalina) Maria Camacho passed away very unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the age of 21 in her home. Rosie was born in Emporia, VA on April 27th 1999 to her loving parents Carol & Lupe Trejo. She also had 2 very loving brothers Jose Camacho and Victor Trejo. Rosie was loving, caring, and fearless at heart. She...

Kenneth "Kenny" Odell Harrison passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on June 28, 2020 in South Hill, VA due to complications following lung cancer. He was 61 years old. Kenny was born on October 14, 1958 in Lawrenceville, VA to his parents, Harvey Odell Harrison and Betty Harrison Franklin. He received his education from Brunswick County Public...

CLARY, Tommy Gayle, 82, of Raleigh, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1938, in Lawrenceville, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eldridge “Al” and Frances. He is survived by his children, William Eldridge “Al” Clary (Tanya) of Stony Creek, Va., Stacy Dunn (Barry)...

MATEL John Anthony Matel, age 65, of Vienna, VA, passed away on June 22, 2020. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late John Matel Sr. and Virginia Haase Matel. He is survived by his wife, Christine M. Johnson; his daughter, Mariza Matel (Brendan Williams); his sons, Alex and Espen Matel; and his sister, Christine Matel Milewski (Greg Milewski)...

Celebrating the Legacy of Almeda Pearson Fletcher Almeda Pearson Fletcher age 64, was called home from earth to eternity at Accordius Health assisted living facility in Emporia, Virginia on June 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Andrew Pearson and Bessie Randolph Pearson; her mother-in-law, Gracie Fletcher; one brother, Bobby Leon Pearson; three sisters, Rosemary...

“The Journey of Dorothy Baskerville Rainey Wilson (Dap)” To him a child is born 29. April. 1942. The former things have passed away 16. June. 2020. After 78 illustrious years Dorothy “Mom” transitioned to the house with no walls, windows, or doors, leaving breadcrumbs for the lilies of her garden. On Tuesday, 16. June. 2020 God was on his evening...

Lyn Burton “Dink” Slaughter, age 70, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Andrew and Bettie Virginia Carpenter Slaughter, and a sister, Jeanette O. Tyler. He is survived by his children, Brandon Lyn Slaughter and Lynsey Slaughter Brubaker (Chad); a grandson, Stephen Chase Brubaker; his devoted partner, Barbara E....

Mary Alice Elder, age 78, of Chester, VA, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Preston and Catherine Harris Mayton. She was also preceded in death by a son, PFC Joe Elder, a grandson, Timmy Outlaw, Jr., two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her children, Angela...

Dorothy Ruth Seward Blanton, “Dottie”, passed away at CMH-VCU Healthcenter on Sunday May 31, 2020. She is survived by her husband Ronnie Blanton, Sr.; her three children, Sherry White, Ronnie Blanton, Jr. and Paul (Lena) Blanton; six grandchildren, Brittany (Jeremy) Easter, Tyler Blanton, Tavaria Blanton, Tristian Blanton, Kaley Blanton and Ronnie Blanton; one great granddaughter, Paris Alston; three siblings, Nancy...

Scott Coleman Epperson, age 66, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Winston and Ann Coleman Epperson. Survivors include a brother, Ray Henley Epperson (Ruth); a sister, Sylvia Epperson Edwards; a niece, Karen Epperson Jones (Chris); a nephew, Andy Scott Epperson (Angie); great-nieces and nephews, Krissy, Kassy, Colton, Paislee,...

Douglas Reed Pond, age 70, of Chesapeake, VA and formerly of Lawrenceville, VA passed away April 28, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Church Pond. He is survived by his mother, Joy Holman Pond; his loving wife, Sharon Comer Pond; his two children, Christopher Douglas Pond and wife Michelle and Laura Pond Lujan and husband David;...

Blanche Grammar Walker, age 76, of South Hill, VA, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born in Sussex County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Linwood E. and Gertrude Walden Grammar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Selden Walker, a son, Wesley Krenicky, Jr., a brother, Glenn Grammar, and a sister, Sonya Seymour. Blanche retired...

Miles Thomas Clarke, age 66, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. Born in Halifax County, NC, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Clary Clarke. He was an avid horse racing fan and enjoyed working in the Produce Department at Food Lion. Mr. Clarke is survived by his wife, Barbara Aycock Clarke; children, Jennifer...

Michael David Kelly, age 59, of Chesterfield, VA, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 after battling Covid-19. Mike was born in Germany into a military family and spent most of his early life in Michigan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 18 years, most of which was as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He retired at Fort Lee,...

Shirley Ann Writtenberry Doyle, age 80, of Lawrenceville, VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Louise Writtenberry and is preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Writtenberry. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Wesley Dewitt Doyle; her children, Timothy Doyle, Sherry...

Michael Gregory Barricks, age 28, of Matoaca, VA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 6th, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Stanley M. Barricks and Charlene D. Barricks. He is survived by his parents; his sister, V. Madison Estes (Brandon); his brother, Cody W. Barricks (Meghan); Nephews, Braxton and Carter, and Niece Elizabeth; Grandparents, Buddy Barricks, Faye...