Editha Apostol Barlow
Mar 23, 2026
Editha “Edith” A. Barlow, 60, of Richmond, VA went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Edmundo C. Apostol and Lolita R. DeLeon. Editha was born and raised in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. She later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas. Her journey eventually...
Harold Lynwood Leonard, Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Harold Lynwood Leonard, Jr., 76, of Victoria, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on March 19th, 2026.
Born February 21, 1950, in Lynchburg, Harold was the son of Ruby Jackson and Harold Leonard Sr., and the stepson of Roger Shannon. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971.
A talented musician, Harold loved playing guitar and violin...
John Christopher Newton
Mar 17, 2026
John Christopher Newton, 58, of Burkeville, Va went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026. He was the son of the late Buddy Roger Newton and Betty Childress Newton; and brother of the late Al Troy Newton.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Falon Farleigh Newton; his daughters, Alana Leeann Newton and Machalia Moore (Daniela); his brothers, Kent...
Ann Reams Epperson
Mar 17, 2026
Ann Reams Epperson, 87, of Kenbridge, Virginia, joined her family in heaven on March 17, 2026. She was the wife of the late Edward E. “Epp” Epperson, Sr.; daughter of the late Otis and Dora Reams, sister of the late David Nash, and mother-in-law of the late Calvin “Monk” Harris. ...
Robin Gunn Wrenn
Mar 14, 2026
Robin Gunn Wrenn was surrounded by family and friends when she passed on March 14, 2026. She is the daughter of the late Ray Robin Gunn and Augustine Hawkins Gunn. She is survived by her three children, Lydia Augustine Wrenn, Raleigh Hamilton Wrenn, and Ava Elizabeth Wrenn; their father, Mark Edwin Wrenn; two very special friends, Gail Arthur Gregoric and...
Billy Con Mullins
Mar 14, 2026
Bill C. Mullins, 83, of Victoria, Va joined his family in Heaven on March 14, 2026. He was the son of the late Gussie Mullins and Thelma Rose Mullins. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jacque Buchanan Mullins; his son, Joe Mullins (Kathy); his daughter, Cameron M. Pratt (Donnie); three grandchildren, Marlow, Billy and Chloe; one great-granddaughter,...
Myles Edwin King
Mar 13, 2026
Myles Edwin King, known to everyone as “Red”, went home to be with his Lord on March the 13th, 2026, at his home in Farmville, Virginia, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 26, 1962, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Fletcher James King, and late Virginia Swank King. Red lived a full and vibrant life that touched countless...
Ida Jean Barron Leonard
Mar 8, 2026
Ida Jane Barron Leonard, 64 of Crewe, Virginia, joined her family in Heaven on March the 8th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Samuel Barron, and Helen Powell Thacker; grandmother of the late Kaidence Harris, and aunt of the late, Glenward Buchanan. She is survived by her husband, David Terry Leonard; her sons, Floyd S. “Skeeter” Harris...
Sandra Lee Morris Vanderpool
Mar 7, 2026
Sandra Lee Morris Vanderpool, 54, of Petersburg, VA and formerly of Kenbridge, Va. Died March 7, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Duard Lee Morris and Hilda Crenshaw Blankenship; sister of the late, Dwight Morris and Timmy Morris; and aunt of the late Nick Morris.
She is survived by her sons, Dwight Vanderpool and Scott Tenant; ex-husband, JR Vanderpool;...
Joan Slaughter Kirk
Mar 7, 2026
Joan Slaughter Kirk, 96, of Kenbridge, Va., joined her family in Heaven on March 7, 2026. She was the wife of the late John Richard Kirk; daughter of the late Richard Harvey Slaughter and Gladys Bishop Slaughter; sister of the late Peggy Louise Slaughter and Rae Spence and step-grandmother of the late Jake Valentine. She is survived by her daughter...
Thomas Fredrick Taylor
Mar 4, 2026
Thomas Frederick “Tom” Taylor, 61, of Victoria, Virginia, joined his family in Heaven on March 4, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Stephanie B. Taylor; his sons, James Taylor and Joseph Taylor, 3 brothers whom he dearly loved, Richard, Ron, and Eric and his sister, Eve Lynn Taylor. He was also loved by Stephanie's family; Chet...
James Ryland Hamlett, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
James “Jay” Ryland Hamlett, Jr., 51, of Victoria, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. Jay was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend whose quiet strength, kindness, and deep faith touched all who knew him.
Above all else, Jay loved his children with his whole heart. He is survived by his beloved children, James Ryland Hamlett, III, and Kathleen...
Nathaniel Haynie Matthews, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Nathaniel Haynie Matthews, Jr., 53, of Kenbridge, Va joined his parents, Nathaniel Haynie “Nat” Matthews, Sr. and Gloria Arthur Matthews and granddaughter, Cora Mae Matthews in Heaven on February 25, 2026. He is survived by his children, Cierra, Cameron and Nathan, III (Holly); his grandchildren Onyx Williams and Lily Mae Matthews; his sister, Sallie Rogers (Robby); his grandmother, Virginia Matthews;...
Caroline Jane Harvey
Feb 15, 2026
Caroline Jane Harvey, age 81 of Kenbridge, VA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 15, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. She was born on February 23, 1944, in Dora, AL in a coal mining camp and grew up with 9 siblings. She was very musically talented with a beautiful...
William Earl Phelps, Sr.
Feb 14, 2026
William “Bill” Earl Phelps, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Sampson County, North Carolina, Bill was raised in Plymouth, NC and settled in Chesapeake, Virginia where he raised his family, and was a longtime resident of Bracey, Virginia.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He shared 56 wonderful years...
Catherine Marie Ver Voort
Feb 12, 2026
Catherine (Katie) VerVoort joined her beloved husband Lawrence A. VerVoort in death on January 26, 2026. After 79 years of life, she leaves behind daughters Beulah Cody Beulah’s children Morgan Caruso, Jeffery Cody Jr, Brigit Green, and Kira Green and Amanda Lewis, Amanda’s children Dakota Bobbitt, Calista Green Figaro and Skylar Lewis. She also leaves behind many friends that have...
Jean Cary Overton
Feb 12, 2026
Jean Cary Overton, 89, of Victoria, VA joined her family in Heaven on February 12, 2026. She was the wife of the late Louie Allen Overton; daughter of the late, Gordon and Fanny Cary and sister of the late, Cora Mae Roberts and Louise Cordle. She is survived by two daughters, Teressa Overton (Charlie) and Sharon Harding all of Victoria;...
Elizabeth Stewart Lacks
Feb 11, 2026
Elizabeth Stewart Lacks, 82, of Victoria, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on February the 11th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Stewart, and Novelle Crafton Stewart, and grandmother of the late Reagan Lacks.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Elliott, (Tim); her son, Mark Lacks, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one step great-grandchild; and sister Edna...
David Charles Nash
Feb 11, 2026
David Charles Nash, 95, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on February 11, 2026. He was born October 29, 1930 to the late Richard Henry Nash and Margie Alice Baucom Nash.
David grew up in Kenbridge, Va. He graduated from Kenbridge High School and from Catawba College. He honorably and proudly served our country in the US Navy. He was a...
Melissa Ann Seamster
Feb 7, 2026
Melissa Ann Seamster, 52, of Powhatan, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026. She was born to Judy Faye Lipscomb of Powhatan, Virginia, and the late Edward Lee Painter. Melissa is survived by her devoted husband, Darrel Alan Seamster; her daughter, Jessica Dawn Mulchi (33); and her son, Cody Travis Mulchi (31). She was...
