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Ola Sue Parrish Wright
Nov 9, 2024
Ola Sue Parrish Wright, age 84, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024.
Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Freeman Clyde and Florence Lee Parrish. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Roy Brodnax Wright; a brother, Allen C. Parrish; and a sister, Peggy Parrish Vaughan.
Mrs. Wright was...
Eva Terry Vaughan
Nov 4, 2024
Eva Terry Vaughan, 99, passed away Nov. 4 with peace and grace surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born on Sept. 11, 1925 in Guerrant- Highland Kentucky, the daughter of the late Daniel Boone and Edna Terry. Eva attended Montreat College during WWII, where she studied music and home economics. After the war, she taught music classes and private...
Robert Jennings Ferrell
Nov 4, 2024
Robert Jennings Ferrell, age 91, a lifelong resident of DeWitt, VA, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.
A son of the late Willie Wellons Ferrell and Alsie Florence Kinton Ferrell, he was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Andrew Ferrell, as well as all of his siblings.
Mr. Ferrell was a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War....
Nancy Lucy Williams
Nov 1, 2024
Nancy Lucy Williams of Richmond, previously of Emporia, Virginia and Seaford, Delaware, died November 1 at age 91.
A wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, teacher, volunteer, gardener, bridge player and golfer, Mrs. Williams found joy in virtually everyone she met and actively sought ways to boost those around her.
Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, Mrs. Williams loved telling stories of...
Barbara Ann Taylor Yeattes
Oct 24, 2024
Barbara Taylor Yeattes, 87, of Emporia, Virginia, departed this life on October 24, 2024.
She was born on August 18, 1937. She is the daughter of the late Hyman and Dorothy Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland S. Yeattes, brother, Hyman Taylor, Jr., and a sister, Nora Taylor Short.
She is survived by her four children, Mike, Alan...
Ronald H. Gordon, Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Ronald H. Gordon, Sr., age 86, a longtime resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rossie James Gordon and Sallie Viola Hare Gordon, and a sister, Lowana Brumley.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary R. “Skippy” Gordon; his sons, Ronald Hampton Gordon, Jr. and wife Delaine,...
Nancy Birdsall Bain
Oct 11, 2024
Nancy Birdsall Bain, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1934, in Dinwiddie, Virginia, to Orion Lewis and Sarah Pauline Hawkes Birdsall. She was a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, learning how to farm and play the piano at a young age. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and graduated from Longwood...
William Carlton Connell
Oct 6, 2024
William Carlton Connell, Sr., age 91, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bassett Connell and Marion Elizabeth Edwards Connell; his wife, Ella Mae Buckner Connell; and his son, William C. “Carl” Connell, Jr.
Mr. Connell is survived by his daughters, Amy Connell Clary (David) and Beverly Connell Washburn (Kent); daughter-in-law,...
James Carlton Wright
Oct 5, 2024
James Carlton Wright, age 71, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving Hope Wright and Sallie Moseley Wright; his wife of 36 years, Linda Eaton Wright; and siblings, Ruth Wall, Carolyn Clary, Joyce Edwards, Shelton Wright, Frank Wright, and Edward Wright.
Carlton joined Ebony Volunteer Fire Department in 1975 and remained...
Dana Marie Malone
Oct 4, 2024
Dana Marie Malone, age 40, of South Hill, VA, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
She is survived by her children, Troy Rogers, Aiden Sadler, and Axel Malone; her mother, Pat Weiss; her father, Todd Malone (Shannon); her siblings, Roxie Malone, Brandon Malone, Tristen Malone, and Sara Malone; her grandmother, Evelyn Flowers, as well...
Wesley Eugene Harrison
Oct 1, 2024
Wesley Eugene “Gene” Harrison, age 97, of Woodland, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Born and raised in Dolphin, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Wesley and Ruby Browder Harrison. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Beaulah Lynch Harrison; a stepdaughter, Mary Jane Edmonds; his siblings, Effie Gertrude Harrison, E. Randolph Harrison, Edward...
Rachel Edwards Parrott
Sep 27, 2024
Rachel Edwards Parrott, age 89, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.
Preceding her in death were her husbands, M.C. Wright, Ernest Randolph Harrison, and Herbert Lee Parrott, Jr. Her marriages produced an extensive family providing many laughs, smiles, and memories.
She is survived by her son, Michael Wright and his wife, Debbie of Dolphin, VA; four grandchildren, Gary Ross...
Maynard Ray Watson
Sep 22, 2024
Maynard Ray Watson, age 80, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Born and raised in Kenbridge, VA, he was the son of the late James and Zelma Parham Watson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James “Rabbit” Watson and Randy Watson.
Maynard served in the U.S. Army for three years, stationed in Anchorage, AS. He retired...
Della Culbertson Harrison
Sep 21, 2024
Della Kate (Culbertson) Harrison, 86, slipped peacefully into the arms of her waiting Savior Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born the ninth of fourteen children to the late James B. Culbertson and Rosa Bentley Culbertson in Wise County, Virginia. At the age of 15 she moved to Colonial Heights, Virginia and the following year met the love of her...
Nancy Isaacs Justice
Sep 17, 2024
Nancy Isaacs Justice, age 67, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of the late William Wayne Isaacs and Judith Mae Scarborough Isaacs. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Wayne Isaacs, Jr.
Despite her many medical issues, Nancy found a lot of peace in her life at...
Cora Lee Yeatts
Sep 13, 2024
Cora Lee Yeatts, age 85, of Rawlings, VA, passed away peacefully Friday, September 13, 2024, in her home after a long-term illness.
Cora was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Esther Thacker, twelve siblings, her husband, Douglas Yeatts; and her son Glen Yeatts.
She is survived by three children: Wanda Dawson, Donna Moore, and Ken Yeatts, seven grandchildren: Keith Dawson,...
Berkley Zacheus "B.Z." Clarke, Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Berkley Zacheus “B.Z.” Clarke, Jr., age 94, a lifelong resident of Sutherland, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Berkley Zacheus Clarke, Sr. and Mary Alice Hovey Clarke; his twin sister, Alice Hovey Clarke Lynch and her husband, Robert Lynch; and a nephew, Van Lynch.
B.Z. was born and raised in Sutherland and attended...
Katherine L. Martinez
Sep 3, 2024
Katherine L. Martinez, age 76, of Hopewell, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, according to His word, II Corinthians 5:8.
Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Dorothy Slate Woods. She was also preceded in death...
Tina Lee Buford
Sep 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tina Lee Buford Thurston and her beloved cat, Ting, on September 1, 2024, at the age of 62. Tina was born on September 15, 1961, in Hawthorne, CA, to Gerald and Anita Thurston (Middlecamp).
Tina was a free spirit with a heart of gold, celebrated for her...
Connie Abernathy Greene
Aug 24, 2024
Connie Abernathy Greene, age 84, of Alberta, VA, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Alberta, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Marie Abernathy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steve Greene.
Connie retired after 37 years of dedicated service to the Brunswick County Public School system. She...
