Peggy
Jul 15, 2026
Peggy Hipps Townsend, 68, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband David Lee Townsend and infant daughter Crystal Townsend. She was the oldest of five children born to Berkley and Pauline Hipps.
She is survived by her son Grayson Alexander Townsend (Katelyn); grandson, Alex Townsend all of...
Lorraine Patricia Walba-Zammett
Jul 10, 2026
Lorraine Walba-Zammett (Laurie), 73, of Victoria was reunited with family and friends in heaven on July 10th, 2026. She was predeceased by her mother, Johanna Chaplin, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.Laurie is survived by her husband David Zammett, her daughter Christine Duffer (Mac) of Kenbridge, and step-son David Bergan of Salisbury, MA. She leaves two beautiful granddaughters, Mikayla Ray of...
Edward Allen Almand
Jul 4, 2026
Edward Allen Almand, 92, a lifelong resident of Dundas, Virginia joined his family and friends in Heaven on July 4, 2026. He was the son of the late Herbert Allen Almand and Josephine Hawthorne Almand; and brother of the late Iverson Almand, Charlie Almand and Mary Ewell.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elsie Moore Almand; his son,...
Virginia Sharpe Wallace
Jun 29, 2026
Virginia Sharpe "Dare" Wallace, 86, of Kenbridge, Va. joined her family in Heaven on June 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Dill Wallace; a grandson, Terry Lynn "TJ" Wallace; her parents, Arthur Warren Sharpe and Virginia Wilkins Sharpe and her brother Edward Warren Sharpe.
She is survived by her children; Terry Wallace (Dorothy) of Keysville, Mike...
Marvin Wayne Hipkins
Jun 27, 2026
Marvin W. "Punkin" Hipkins, 79, of Henderson, NC, and Bracey, VA joined his family in Heaven on June 27, 2026. He was the son of the late Leonard and Ethel Hipkins, brother of the late Melvin Hipkins and Peggy Hipkins and Grandfather of the late Jason Scott Panzino.
He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Hipkins (Jay Garlow) of Henderson, NC...
Juanita McConnell Crowley Knight
Jun 27, 2026
Departed this life on June 27, 2026, Juanita McConnell Crowley Knight of Lunenburg, Virginia, mother of the late Michael Ray Crowley; sister of the late John W. McConnell and Audrey Reed Carson. Juanita was a former State Bishop for the Church of Yahshua the Messiah, member of the William Taylor Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a...
Donald Colin Companion
Jun 23, 2026
Donald Colin Companion, 70, of Farmville, VA went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2026. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Companion and brother of the late Ricky companion, Sr. He is survived by his son, Bradley Companion (Laurel) of Dillwyn; his daughters, April Shelton (Stacey) of Arvonia and Amanda Booker (Vernell) of Dillwyn;...
Samantha Brooke Nowlin
Jun 22, 2026
Samantha Brooke Nowlin, 30, of Meherrin, Va went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2026. She was the granddaughter of the late Daniel Nowlin and great-granddaughter of the late Lillian D. Mann. She is survived by her parents, Danny and Jennifer Nowlin; her children, Emma Fitzgerald and Mathew Thompson; her brother, Austin Nowlin (Victoria); her maternal grandparents, Thomas...
Ernest Lee Miles
Jun 20, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Miles, 65, of Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. He was predeceased by his wife Vickie Miles; parents Lee B. Miles, Sr. and Edna Taylor Miles; brothers Lee B. Miles, Jr., Roger Miles, Olin Wayne Miles, Frankie Miles, Earl Miles, and George Miles; sister Lorene Duty; and, his fur baby, Daisy.
He is survived by his...
Richard Thomas Hite
Jun 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Richard Thomas Hite of his beloved Kenbridge, Virginia. He was the son of John Richard Hite, Jr. and Virginia Lee Bacon Hite. Ever the businessman in thought, word and deed, “Lucky,” his hunt club handle, departed this life on June 20, 2026. Tommy, as he was...
Howard Duane Sheffield
Jun 13, 2026
Howard “Duane” Sheffield, 77, of Catlett, Virginia, passed away on June 13, 2026.
Born on September 22, 1948, Duane—known to some as “Bubba”—lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and love for his family. He attended school in Lunenburg County through the twelfth grade and held a variety of jobs in his early years, including surveying, working for Southside Chevrolet,...
John Lough Smyth
Jun 12, 2026
John L. “Buck” Smyth, of Kenbridge, Virginia, passed away on June 12, 2026. He was the son of the late John Russell Smyth and Susan Neblett Smyth. Buck is survived by his son, John Lough Smyth (Mellisia Cumbia); his brothers, Sid Smyth (Lisa) and Sterling Smyth (Tish); a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and many dear friends. He...
Betty Lee Allen Corning Cox
Jun 12, 2026
On June 12, 2026, Betty Lee Allen Corning Cox quietly left this earth and arrived in glory to meet Jesus her Savior, God the father, her family and friends . Born December 20, 1934. and predeceased by her husband Buddie Cox on December 26, 2016. She leaves behind one daughter, Kittrell Lynn Cox Elsaesser (Jimmie), two sons, Dana Andrew Cox...
Apollo Chris Merkle
Jun 10, 2026
Apollo Chris Merkle, 1, of Alberta, VA joined the Angels in Heaven on June 10, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Christopher and Ashlee Merkle; his paternal grandparents, Ryan and Christina Merkle; maternal grandfather, Barry Lambert; paternal great-grandparents, Dale Cooper (Maria), Teresa Gaskell (Bob), Ellen Sheff (Shae), and Scott Merkle (Stella); aunts, Adeshi Taylor, Shannon Pugh, Serenity Merkle and...
Terry Lee Bowen
May 31, 2026
Terry Lee Bowen, 67, of Kenbridge, Va. joined his family in Heaven on May 31, 2026. He was the son of the late Dennis Willard Bowen and Maggie Pearl Bowen and was brother of the late, Willard Bowen and Ricky Bowen.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Barbara Gayle Bowen; his sons, Terry Lee “TJ” “Tayter” Bowen,...
Connie Zane Winn
May 19, 2026
Connie Zane Winn, 77, of Kenbridge, VA, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on October, 18, 1948 and was raised in Blackstone, VA. She has a son, Tommie Deal Mouser III, wife Cheryl, daughter Lisa Sims Thalhimer and two grandchildren, Christopher Ryan Percy and Taylor Winn Thalhimer. She is also survived by two sisters and a...
Patsy Ann Powell
May 19, 2026
Patsy Ann Powell, 80, of Dundas, Virginia joined her family in Heaven on May 19, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Harvey C. Knick and Frances S. Knick; wife of the late, Richard Gerald Powell, Sr. and sister of the late, Joyce Elsaesser and Ellen Jane Slayton.
She is survived by her sons, Alan Bates and wife Dana of...
Russell Jennings McClelland
May 19, 2026
Russell Jennings McClelland, 68, went Home to be with Jesus on May 19, 2026, with his precious wife by his side. Born on May 13, 1958, in Beckley, West Virginia, he was the son to the late Russell and Lona Wilkson McClelland. In his final days, Russell was surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of...
William Harrison Marker
May 16, 2026
William Harrison “Billy” Marker, 88, of Victoria, Va. joined his wife, Shirley Mae Shook Marker, in Heaven on May 16, 2026, the day of what would be their 70th wedding anniversary. He also joined his parents, Ulyssess J. Marker and Lily Mae Cordle; his grandson, Jamie Dwayne Long and his siblings, Mary Moore, John Marker and Edward Marker.
He is survived...
Brenda Jackson Griffin
May 16, 2026
Brenda Jackson Griffin, 69, of Blackstone, Va and formerly of Victoria, Va. joined her family in heaven on May 16th, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie W. Jackson and Thelma Irby Jackson and wife of the late Myles A. Griffin, Sr.
She is survived by her son, Myles A. "Bo" Griffin, Jr. (Tiffany) of Victoria; 3 granddaughters, Hailey...
