OBITUARIES

Robert Edwin “Bay” Tomlinson, 97, of Victoria, Va. went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty A. Tomlinson; his daughter, Darlene S. Richardson (Steve) and grandson, Chris Richardson (Kathleen) all of Victoria. Bay was a Purple Heart recipient and proud of his three bronze stars and one silver...

Thomas Wade Harding, 65, a life-long resident of Lunenburg County, went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2023. Wade is survived by his two children; Natasha Gill (Chris) and Brandon Harding (Kim); wife and devoted friend, Sharon O. Harding; sisters, Linda H. Willis (Jay) and Carol H. Mize (Richard); his granddaughter, Greleigh M. Gill and his grandsons,...

The Detroit Tigers lost their biggest fan. Miles Taylor Lafoon Jr., 73, of Victoria Virginia passed away on February 19, 2023.  He was the son of the late Miles Taylor Lafoon Sr., and Margaret Buchanan Lafoon and was brother of the late Brenda Lafoon Harding.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years Nancy Bragg Lafoon; his daughters Lana...

Janice Ernestine Swain, 96, of Victoria, Va. joined her family in Heaven on Feb. 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Walter Cecil Swain and Margie Stephenson Swain and sister of the late Walter Marvin Swain. She is survived by her nephew, Walter Kevin Swain and her niece, Ann Dorilyn Perea. Janice taught school throughout the world; Tripoli,...

Herndon, William Yates “Bill”, Jr., of Aylett, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Bowman and William Yates Herndon, Sr., of Rehoboth, VA.  Bill was a US Navy Veteran, a former Mecklenburg County VA Sheriff’s Deputy, a VA State Trooper, and a Special Agent with The Department of US Treasury, Bureau...

Sue F. Still, 90, of Victoria, Va. went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen F. Fentress and Marie Ayers Fentress; her husband, Earnest B. “Buddy” Still; her sister, Marybelle F. Lufkin and longtime friend, Everett Gee, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Fitts, Laura Still, Diana...

Rev. Wiley Post Wallace, 87, of Kenbridge, Va. went to be with his Lord and Saviour on February 11, 2023. He was the last of 13 children and twin of, Dr. Will Rogers Wallace,  born to the late  Anderson Coleman Wallace and Ella Sue Ashworth Wallace and was the father of the late Chris Charles “CC” Wallace. He is survived...

David Wayne Cicchetto, born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on July 13, 1951, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 10, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony James Cicchetto and Norma Louise (Smart) Cicchetto of Woburn, MA.  He is survived by his sisters, Victoria L. Sullivan (William Sullivan) of Kenbridge, VA, Maryann Tester of Cameron, NC, twin...

Nancy Finch Stinnette, 81, of Blackstone, Va. went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ned Carter  Finch and Elsie Atkins Finch; her husband, Joseph Claude Stinnette and a brother, Edward Finch. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela McDaniel (Leroy); her son, Ronnie Wallace (Audrey) all of Blackstone; her...

James Sterling Elliott, 84, of Kenbridge, VA went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Mary “Louise” Elliott; a son John K. “Johnny” Elliott; and a sister, Arlene Nash. He is survived by his devoted wife, June E. Elliott; his loving sister, Betty Stevens-Bluhm of South Carolina;...

Wallie Samuel “Sammy” Adkins, 80, of Blackstone, VA went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah A. Havens; his parents, Lemuel Thomas Atkins and Pattie Pruitt Atkins and siblings, David Atkins, Christine Barnett and Ivene Rhew. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancye Griffith Adkins; his...

Judy Davis Hall, 81, passed away on January 19, 2023, in Crewe, VA, following a lengthy illness.  Judy was born on September 6, 1941, the middle child of 5. In childhood, she lived in Danville, VA, Aberdeen, NC, Drakes Branch, VA, and Raeford, NC. In 1960 she graduated from Randolph Henry High School in Charlotte County, VA, where she played...

Robert Brian “Robbie” Atkins, 57, of Chesterfield, VA and formerly of Victoria, VA joined his family in Heaven on January 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Ray Atkins and Phyllis Jones Atkins and a son, Brian Matthew Atkins. He is survived by his wife, Donna Kirkham Atkins; a son, Kaleb Alexander Young both of N....

James Henry Simms, Jr., 49, of Victoria, VA and formerly of St. Augustine, FL joined his family in Heaven on January 3, 2023. He was the loving son of Johnny Jean Brewington. Also surviving is  his brothers, Richard Cubbedge (Kira) and Kevin Nix (Amber);  his sons, Joshua Simms and Jonathan Simms. James loved fishing, watching football and spending time with...

Lewis Emmett Williams, Jr. 81 of Victoria, Va. passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Dec. 8, 2022. He was the son of the late Lewis E. Williams and Grace Parrish Williams and brother of the late Elizabeth W. Gallion and uncle of the late Charles Vincent Callis.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth C. “Betty” Williams;...

George William Curley Jr., 73, of Kenbridge, VA passed away December 2, 2022. He was the son of the late George William Curley and Phyllis Ellen Muldoon Curley. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, and best friend of 35 years, Sara Lambdin Curley; his sisters, Eileen Mary Tweed of Florida, Laurena Jean Skalinsky (Dave) and Carolyn Jane...

Johnaton J. “JJ” Vaughan, 29, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Melanie Jett (Scott); his father, Michael Williams, Sr (Carol) of Brodnax; his brothers, Michael Hash, Jr. and Nathan Vaughan (Shanna) all of Victoria, Michael Williams, Jr., of LaCrosse,  and his sister Mercedes Jett of Elizabeth City,...

Michael Kenneth Williamson, Sr., 68, of Kenbridge, VA went to be with his Savior on November 15, 2022. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1954 to the late Kenneth and Joan Williamson. He was father of the late Michael K. Williamson, Jr. and brother of the late Patty Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 37...

Bernard Richard Arthur passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 28th 2022. Bernard was born to Lucy Belle Loftis Arthur and Durell Arthur on Oct. 4, 1945. Bernard lived all his life in Kenbridge, where he graduated from Kenbridge High School while helpinghis dad on the family farm raising tobacco and soybeans....

Walter Douglas Tuck of Galax, Virginia went to his eternal home on October 18, 2022 at the age of 93 years old.  Walter was born on November 3, 1928 in Halifax County, Virginia (Clover).  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Veedis Lucille Tuck of the home; three daughters, Deborah Wyatt, (J.R.) of Ballground, GA, Dianne Frye (Joe)...