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Dorothy Lee Roberts Ogburn Baugh
May 22, 2024
Dorothy Lee Roberts Ogburn Baugh, known as “Dot,” escaped the pervasive grasp of Alzheimer’s disease on May 22, 2024. She was born on November 9, 1930 on the family farm near McKenney, VA where she lived until she graduated from Sunnyside-McKenney High School. Dot attended secretarial school in Richmond and worked for the Adjutant-General of the VA National Guard in...
John M. Wright
May 22, 2024
John M. Wright, age 80, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
John was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of Ruth Memorial Chapel and a lifetime member of Central Volunteer Rescue Squad. He enjoyed cleaning and detailing cars, took great pride in his truck, and enjoyed cutting grass.
He was preceded in...
Lisa Dale Bear
May 17, 2024
Lisa Dale Bear (nee Jones) passed away on May 17, 2024, in Charles City, VA at the age of 53. She was born on May 28, 1970, in Petersburg, VA, to the late Allen Gordon Jones, Sr. and Bettie Simmons Jones. Lisa will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to those who loved her. Her animals held...
Timothy Allen Dorsey
May 12, 2024
Timothy Allen Dorsey, age 61, of Sutherland, VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Elwood Dorsey and Beatrice Pittman Bunn; sisters, Yvonne Boseman, Angela Bunn Nelms; a niece, Amy Boseman Abrams.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Timmy served aboard the U.S.S Nimitz. He was a diehard UNC Tar...
Gilbert Acy Townsend
May 11, 2024
Gilbert Acy Townsend, age 80, a lifelong resident of DeWitt, VA, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Acy Townsend.
Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a beloved member of the DeWitt-Rocky Run community. He was a lifelong member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church, a member of Dinwiddie...
Karen Wall Scanlan
May 9, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Wall Scanlan, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and cherished friend. Karen departed from this world on May 9th, 2024, at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength.
Born March 11, 1958 in Newport News, VA, to Sarah and Verlon Wall, Karen lived a life filled...
Delbert Jackson Garrett, Sr.
May 3, 2024
Delbert Jackson Garrett, Sr, 78 of Lunenburg Courthouse, VA passed away at home surrounded by his family.
He was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his large family and beloved cats Gary and Cleo. He enjoyed taking day trips with his family, gardening and fishing. He served the community by volunteering as a firefighter/paramedic for over 40 years....
Wilda Robertson Stabler
May 2, 2024
Wilda Robertson Stabler, age 90, of Midlothian, VA, passed away on May 2, 2024. Wilda was a daughter of the late Willie Royal and Minnie Puryear Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lonnie W. Stabler, Jr; her brother, James Robertson, sister, Delma Kolekofski, brother, Eddie Royal Robertson, and sister, Shirley Carter. Wilda is survived...
Martha Paschall Turner
Apr 24, 2024
Martha Paschall Turner, age 96, a longtime resident of South Hill, VA, and widow of Clyde M. Turner, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Born in Palmer Springs, VA, she was the daughter of the late Leon Davis Paschall and Nannie Ethel Watkins Paschall. She was also preceded in death by all her siblings.
Mrs. Turner retired...
Carol Ann Burton
Apr 22, 2024
Carol Ann Burton, 68, of N. Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on April 22, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Burton; brother, Robert “Bobby” Burton; sisters, Bessie “Bootsie” LaPrade, Evelyn Cogbill; and nephews, Thomas Davis, Reginald “Duke” Davis, and Michael Wells.
Left with her memories are husband, Robert “Darren” Gibbs; son,...
Roy Kyle Finch
Apr 22, 2024
Roy Kyle Finch, age 94, a lifelong resident of Dolphin, VA, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Louise Poarch Finch; his wife, Peggy Christopher Finch, and 14 siblings.
He is survived by his sons, Ronnie Finch (Carolyn), Charles Finch (Rose), and Chris Finch (Mary Ridg); grandchildren, Bladen Finch, Parker Finch (McKenzie), Kirkland...
Nancy Overman Welton
Apr 19, 2024
Nancy Overman Welton, age 79, a longtime resident of Dinwiddie, VA, and widow of James T. “Jimmy” Welton, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.
A daughter of the late Quinton D. and Elizabeth Coffee Overman, Nancy lived her early life in Richmond, VA and graduated from Highland Springs High School. While living in Dinwiddie, she was a faithful member of Lebanon...
Linda Eaton Wright
Apr 17, 2024
Linda Eaton Wright, age 73, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas A. and Frances Collier Eaton, and her sister, Barbara Gray.
After years of working as a waitress, Linda found her true calling as a child care provider for numerous children in the Gasburg Community. She was a faithful member...
Mabel Edwards Brewer
Apr 10, 2024
Mabel Edwards Brewer, age 95, a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, VA, joined the heavenly choir on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was one of five children born to the late Reuben and Ethel Edwards, and was also preceded in death by her siblings, Kennon Edwards, Marie Wiltshire, Thelma Tisdale, and Bobby Edwards.
A longtime member of Lawrenceville United Methodist Church, she...
Shaun Lee Glenn
Apr 1, 2024
Shaunn Lee Glenn, age 40, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Donna S. Jeffries-Castro and Mauricio Castro; uncles, Tommy Stainback (Carolyn), and Jimmy Glenn; an aunt, Glenda Rawlings (Mike).
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Freeman, VA.
James Kenneth "Joe" Ballard
Mar 27, 2024
James Kenneth “Joe” Ballard, age 78, of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, H. Lee Ballard and Luella Reynolds Ballard; his brothers, William Ed Ballard, Richard Phillip Ballard, and Charles Lee Ballard.
Joe’s entire career was dedicated to educating young people. He retired as an Administrator for Chesterfield County Public...
Kenneth Larry Floyd, II
Mar 19, 2024
Kenneth Larry Floyd, II, age 45, of Richmond, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his “Pop,” Ray Proctor, and a sister, Deanna Nethery.
Larry is survived by his wife, Kelly Sweitzer; his beloved four-legged friend, Sydney; his mother, Kaye Proctor; two sisters, Tonya Wiggins (Jason Lucy) and Kimberly Floyd (Tony Wiltshire); aunts, Elva Martin, Aggie...
Carolyn Nicholson Phillips
Mar 17, 2024
Carolyn Nicholson Phillips, 84, passed away on March 17, 2024 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, after a long struggle with her health. She was born on October 12, 1939 in Triplet, Virginia to William Howard and Ruby Jewell Nicholson and is survived by her husband, William Atwell Phillips, and her sons and daughters-in-law, William Atwell Phillips, Junior and Robin Wingen Phillips,...
David Luther Henshaw
Mar 13, 2024
David Luther Henshaw, Sr. age 86, of Sutherland, VA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark L. and Elsie Aliff Henshaw; his wife of 55 years, Betty Jo Henshaw; a son, Butch Henshaw; siblings, Lorraine Horning, Linwood Henshaw, Gene Henshaw, and Carolyn Henshaw.
Mr. Henshaw enjoyed the outdoors and was...
Joyce Elaine Rose
Mar 10, 2024
Joyce Elaine Rose, age 82, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, John Henry Duty; two grandchildren, Troy Smith, Jr. and Rosalina Maria Camacho; two sons-in-law, Wesley Whitby and Eddie Weeast.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Kaye Whitby and Alta Faye Weeast; grandchildren, Michelle, Carol, Pamela, Lisa,...
