Elizabeth Stewart Lacks
Feb 20, 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, and one step great-grandchild.
Elizabeth grew up...
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;...
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...
Janie Montgomery Ashworth
Feb 7, 2026
Janie M. Ashworth, 92, of Victoria, VA passed away February 7, 2026. She was the last surviving child of the five daughters born to the late Charles and Annie White Montgomery and was the wife of the late Everette Franklin Ashworth. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Jones (Hardy) and Barbara Newcomb (Randall); three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one...
Alvin Bernard Whitlow
Feb 5, 2026
Alvin Bernard Whitlow, 93, of Blackstone, VA went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026. He was the son of the late Henry Othello Whitlow and Beulah Daniel Whitlow and brother of the late Henry O. Whitlow, Jr., Lucius Whitlow and Mattie Virginia Tucker. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Frances Mull Whitlow; his...
Marlene Grieme Reinders
Feb 4, 2026
Marlene A. Grieme Reinders, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1936, in Springfield, Illinois, to Herman and Rebecca “Bessie” Grieme, who preceded her in death.
Marlene spent much of her life serving faithfully as a church secretary, a role she deeply loved and in which she devoted herself wholeheartedly. Her strong faith...
Edward Green Terrell, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Edward Green “Ted” Terrell, Jr., 87, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, passed away February 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Green Terrell and Frances Rouzie Terrell. He grew up in Kenbridge, Virginia, graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and attended Richmond Professional Institute. Ted was always a hard worker. As a youngster, he carried papers, cut...
Asa Linwood Armistead
Jan 30, 2026
Asa Linwood “Lenny” Armistead, Jr.,55, of Nottoway, Virginia entered eternal rest on January 30, 2026. He was the son of the late Asa Linwood Armistead, Sr. and Annette Fletcher Armistead, brother of the late Wanda Foster, and son-in-law of the late Catherine Webb.
He is survived by his significant other of 30 years, Paula McComb, his daughters, Brittany Annette Madison (Matthew)...
Gayla Grubb Queen
Jan 27, 2026
Gayla Grubb Queen, 76, born January 27, 1950, peacefully passed away January 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Cramer Grubb and Maggie Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband George Queen, son Richard Inge Jr. (Dickie), and sister Judy Armstrong. Gay is survived by her daughters, Rachael Inge Ashworth (Carl) of Victoria, Maggie Inge of...
Helen Sue Reynolds
Jan 26, 2026
Helen Sue Reynolds, 84, of Kenbridge, VA went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Orville Thornton and Margaret Abbott Thornton; and sister of the late, Patricia Nichols, Mickey Thornton and Waddie Thornton.
She is survived by her husband of one day shy of 66 years, William Luther Reynolds; her children,...
Audrey Ann McGee
Jan 16, 2026
Audrey Ann McGee 65 of Wilsons, Virginia went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025.
She is survived by her dear friend, Renee O'Neal and several cousins.
She grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from Huguenot High School.
She worked many years for DuPont Industries.
She enjoyed music, her pets, playing softball, and hanging out with family and friends.
She will always...
Bennie Adrian Newcomb, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Bennie Adrian Newcomb Jr., of Meherrin, VA, was joyfully reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Cheryl Moorefield Newcomb; his mother, Peggy Ann Goodrich Newcomb; and his brother, Robert Glen “Robbie” Newcomb on January 15, 2026. Born Easter day, April 13, 1963 and therefore was known affectionately as “Bunny”, Bennie graduated from Central High School and honorably served his country...
Ralph Alan Kirkland
Jan 10, 2026
Ralph Alan Kirkland, 77, of Victoria, Virginia went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026. He was the son of the late John Roy Kirkland, Jr. and Grace Dorsam Kirkland and brother of the late Lois Kirkland. He was a computer technician.
He enjoyed fishing and loved his dogs, especially Quinn.
Per his request services will be private, Staples Funeral...
Michael Wayne Cook
Jan 8, 2026
Michael Wayne Cook, 67, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away at home on January 6, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1958, in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Ralph Wayne Cook and Barbara Annette Cook.
Michael was a roofer by trade, but his true calling was being a storyteller, a jokester, and the kind of man who could make...
Lauren Marie Talley
Jan 4, 2026
Lauren Marie Talley, 64, of Victoria, Virginia and formerly of White Plains, Maryland, went to be with her family and animals in heaven on January 4, 2026. She was the mother of the late Joseph Devon Jones and daughter of the late Shirley Ann Finocchiaro. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Talley; daughter, Amber Jones; grandson, Noah Norwood; father,...
Jacqueline Breedlove Clement
Jan 4, 2026
Jacqueline Breedlove Clement of Victoria, Virginia passed from this earth and joined the heavenly choir with her beautiful soprano voice on January 4, 2026. She was 96 years old.
She is survived by her four children, Diane C. Clark, Robert E. Clement (Diana), Gail C. Berkley, and Shelia C. Amos. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Clement, and by...
