Obituaries

Mike Lupshu, Jr., age 97, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ruby E. Lupshu, daughter, Teresa M. Lupshu, both of the home, and a grandson, Nicholas "Nick" Lupshu of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at...

Alice Faye Clary Writtenberry, 72, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. She retired from Dixon Dress Factory in Alberta, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Benjamin Clary and Alice Newman Jones Clary. Mrs. Writtenberry is survived by her husband, Jesse Eugene Writtenberry, sister-in-law, Beryl J. Clary, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral...

Charles Southall Jones, age 99, of Rawlings, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He is a World War II Army Veteran and retired from Reynolds Metal Company and farming. He was predeceased by his daughter, Carolyn Rose Winn. He is survived by his wife, Ola E. Jones; daughter, Dianne Jones Horne of Alberta, VA; son, Neil S. Jones of...

Susan Redford Blocher, age 69, of Little River, S.C., passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. She retired from the Chesterfield County Planning Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Pleasant and Evelyn Malone Redford and a sister, Claudette R. Ragland. Susan is survived by her husband, Paul H. Blocher; two brothers, Wesley “Ricky” Redford, Jr. of Cartersville,...

William Charles Scully, age 79, of Lawrenceville, Virginia passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. He loved his grandchildren and he loved the Catholic Church. This picture was taken during grandparent's day at St. Joseph Catholic School. He enjoyed coming to the events at the school and the atmosphere. In lieu of flowers or cards, memorial contributions in William's memory may...

Katie Bennett Conner, age 79, of Lawrenceville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born July 9, 1938 to the late Robin “Buck” Thomas Bennett and the late Sophie Conner Bennett. She retired from J.P. Stevenson after 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther “Push” Morris Conner. Katie is survived by three sisters, JoAnn...

Dennis Ray Clary, age 67, of South Hill, VA passed away February 19, 2018. Dennis was a tobacco farmer who loved everything about farming. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Atwell Clary. He is survived by his wife, Gay Lucy Clary; his children, Candice Rae Griffin, Dennis Bryan Clary and Virginia Brooke Clary; his granddaughters, Hayley, Gabbi...

Robin Bidgood Myrick, age 70, of Lake Gaston, N.C., passed away February 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Bidgood and her beloved mother Sadie Bidgood. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Myrick; daughters Robinette Wilson (Richard) and Dianna Drake (Scott); stepson, Kenneth Myrick, Jr., (Jenn); sister, Mary Ann Hamilton (Paul); grandsons, Grayson Marshall and...

Jack Reagan Leininger, age 87, of La Crosse, VA passed away February 11, 2018. He is the son of the late Earel and Madge Leininger and is preceded in death by his son, Jeff Leininger and his brother, Steve Leininger. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Leininger; his daughter, Julie Leininger Bozarth and husband, Ron; his grandchildren, Jeremy...

Shirley Clary Clary, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 12, 2018. She was a retired registered nurse at Greensville Memorial Hospital having worked there for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Lillian W Clary; sister Sadie C Thomas; twin brother Shelton Ronald Clary; brother Roland W Clary, Sr; half-sisters, Mae...

Mildred Yonker Masse, age 86, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 2, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Pattie and Leasus Yonker and is preceded in death by her son, Dennis Wayne Watson; her brothers, Billy Yonker, L.C. Yonker, Jr. and Robert J. Wilmoth. She is survived by her husband Cyrille Masse; her grandson, Michael Watson; her great...

Mabel “Lubbie” Evans Taylor of Lawrenceville, VA and Powhatan, VA passed away on January 31, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Joe and Ruby Evans and is preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Joe Evans and Earl Eugene Evans. She is survived by her husband, Phillip L. Taylor; her daughter, Wanda Myers and husband Dick; and her...

Dorothy Lynch Shell, age 92, of White Plains, Virginia passed away January 30, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Tom and Mary Lynch and is preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Shell. She is survived by her son, George B. Shell and wife Nancy; her daughter, Bonnie S. Baird; her grandchildren, Juanita Kidd and husband Bobby,...

David Michael “Mike” Barnes, Sr. age 69, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away January 25, 2018. Mike was the owner of D. M. Barnes Insurance Agency Inc. for 40 years. He is the son of the late Joseph Paul and Louise Barnes. He is preceded in death by his brother, Paul Scott Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Judy Chandler...

ELLIOTT Sandra Jo Saunders Elliott, age 67, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away peacefully with her family, January 14, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Jesse Apperson Saunders, Sr. and Mary Catherine Cheely Saunders. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Wayne Elliott and her brother Jesse Apperson Sunders, Jr. She is survived by her daughters,...

Vera Mae Humphreys Clary, age 84, of Gasburg, VA passed away January 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Marie Clary; her husband, James I. Clary; and her brother Harold W. Humphreys. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Clary Lucy and husband John Lucy, III; her grandchildren, John Lucy, IV “Land” and James Sawyer Lucy;...

Russell Edwin Harris, born June 29, 1935 to the late Mary and Edwin Harris, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his brothers, David and John and sons-in-law, Reed Jackson and Rick Baxley. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; children, David, Deborah Jackson, Cheryl Toll, Jan Baxley, and Donna...

Ellen Doris Phillips Clarke, age 86, of Triplet, VA passed away December 28, 2017. Doris was a homemaker, “Farmer’s Wife”, and a member of the Triplet Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. She is the daughter of the late Virgil and Harriet Phillips. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Alexander Clarke. She is survived by four children Connie...

Evelyn Hester Eastwood Dickerson, age 78, of Gasburg, VA passed away December 23, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Flay and Hester Eastwood. She is survived by her husband, Bobby G. Dickerson and her son, Marshall Clary. A graveside service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Gasburg, VA. Williams Funeral Home in...

CLARY Lillian Boyd Capps Clary, age 85, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away December 21, 2017. Lillian was the owner of Clary Construction Company. She is the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosa Capps and is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie J. “Junie” Clary; three brothers, Jessie, Howard and John Capps; and her sister, Jo Anne Edwards. She...