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Nora Bartlett
Dec 12, 2024
Nora Bartlett, age 72, a resident of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Mrs. Bartlett lived most of her life in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “Red” Stoute and Gertie Meyers Stoute; her husband, Thomas Lee Bartlett; and a granddaughter, Brittany Foy.
Nora enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and making clothing for her family. She...
Else Breitstadt Knott
Dec 5, 2024
Else Breitstadt Knott, beloved mother, wife, and hummingbird whisperer, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born in Grossen Buseck, Germany, Else fell for a handsome G.I. named William C. Knott in 1960. She arrived in America in March 1961 and three months later, they married. She managed to keep him in line for 59 years until his passing...
David Andrew Comer
Dec 3, 2024
David Andrew Comer, age 75, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 while surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton David and Virginia Griffin Comer, as well as all of his siblings.
David devoted much of his life to serving his community through the fire department...
Robert J. Writtenberry
Dec 2, 2024
Robert J. Writtenberry, age 83, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Writtenberry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Louise Weaver Writtenberry; his wife, Hazel Lee Writtenberry; a brother, Charlie Writtenberry; and a sister, Shirley Doyle.
Mr. Writtenberry, better known as “Lightnin” retired from VDOT after 28 years of service. He was...
Joseph Nelson Mayton, Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph Nelson Mayton, Jr. “Joe,” passed away on November 23, 2024. He was born January 23, 1951 and was a resident of Dinwiddie County.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Nelson Mayton Sr. “Nelson,” his mother, Margie Rinker Mayton, his sister, Nancy Mayton Fisher, and his niece, Shannon Gill Sink.
He is survived by his son, Nelson Mayton (Amanda...
Michael Carl Williams
Nov 22, 2024
Michael Carl Williams, age 69, of Church Road, VA, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1954 in Petersburg, VA.
Mike’s childhood was spent in Loudoun County, VA where he excelled in baseball as a catcher. Upon moving back to Dinwiddie County, Mike worked with various family members to learn the store business. He would eventually...
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...
