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,...
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...
Brooklynn Michelle Porter-Brooks
May 10, 2026
Brooklynn Michelle “Brookie” Porter-Brooks, 13, of Crewe, Virginia and formerly of Charlotte County, Virginia went to dance with the Angels on May 10, 2026. She was the sister of the late Larry Devon Brooks, Jr and Cameron Roberts. Granddaughter of the late Becky Baron, Mildred Watts and Larry Brooks. She was also cousin of the late Jaden Pinto.
She is survived by...
Linda Pritchett Kemp
Apr 25, 2026
Bracey, VA – Linda Pritchett Kemp, 82, passed away on April 25, 2026, following a fire in her home.
Linda was born on May 6, 1943, in Kenbridge, Virginia, where she was raised by her parents alongside two older sisters. After graduating from Kenbridge High School, she attended the University of Richmond before starting a family and beginning her career. Gifted...
Barbara "Judy" Caroline Cave Edwards
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara “Judy” Caroline Cave Edwards, age 84, of Amelia, went home to be with the Lord and joined her family in Heaven on April 24, 2026.
Judy dedicated her life to caring for her home and her loved ones. She was lovingly known as “Nanny” by the many children she watched over the years, reflecting the warmth and kindness she shared...
Oscar Wallace Brown
Apr 20, 2026
Oscar Wallace Brown,88, of Chester, Virginia joined his family and friends in heaven on April 20, 2026. He was the husband of the late Constance Wooldridge “Connie” Brown; father of the late, Roderick C. “Roddy” Brown; son of the late, Irvin Preston Brown and Ada Baisey Brown; and brother of the late, Bernard P. Brown, Dorothy B. Tanner, Irvin G....
Louis Turner Gee, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Louis Turner Gee, Jr, beloved husband and father, passed away from this life on April 9, 2026. Louis and his wife Kathy were married in the District of Columbia and spent their life together in Virginia. Of this union three children were born, David, Louis B. (Shannon) and Amanda Gee Smedley (Eric). He served in the Virginia Army National Guard,...
Wanda Dale Campbell
Apr 6, 2026
Wanda Dale Campbell, 81, born April 29,1944 in Chase City, Virginia, passed peacefully at home on April 6, 2026 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ronald T. Campbell, mother of the late Ray Ellis and Scott Campbell; grandmother of the late Renotta Ellis and great-grandmother of the late Alexis Kellas and Seth Jernigan....
Julie Dunn Lafoon
Apr 2, 2026
Julie “Juju,” “Dudu,” Dunn Lafoon 81, of Alberta, VA, joined her husband of 47 years, Austin Watson “Watt” Lafoon, in heaven on April 2, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Archie Nichols Dunn and Esther Carver Dunn of Roxboro, NC.
She is survived by her two children, Kimberly Lafoon Barbour and Austin Dunn Lafoon (Jessica); her two grandchildren, Chancellor...
Hattie "Marie" Kennedy Bailey
Apr 2, 2026
HATTIE "MARIE" Kennedy BAILEY
Went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026. Born and raised in Victoria, VA and one of 13 children of the late William Berkley Kennedy and Alberta Nell Harris Kennedy. Widow of the late Elmer B. "Beetle" Bailey.
Survived by all of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. Debbie Mull, George "Butch" and Marlene Mull, Mary and...
Michael Edward Rawlings
Apr 1, 2026
Michael Edward “Mike” Rawlings, 71, of North Chesterfield, Va and formerly of Blackstone, VA joined his family in Heaven on April 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Walter E. Rawlings, Sr. and Martha Anne McDowell Rawlings and cousin of the late Bobby McDowell.
He is survived by his fianceé, Vivian M. Bergolc; his brother, Walter E. “Gino” Rawlings, Jr....
Robert Leland Williams
Mar 29, 2026
Robert Leland “Hank” Williams, 86, of Lunenburg, VA went to be with the Lord in Heaven on March 29, 2026. He was the son of the late Leland and Ethel Williams and brother of the late Betty Mae Williams Marker.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Reed Williams; his sons, Alan Williams (Angie) and Ronnie Williams (Tammy);...
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...
