Nov 3, 2017

Fitcher Wellons Wilkins, Sr., age 81, of Richmond, passed from this life on November 3, 2017.  He is survived by his wife; Betty Ray Wilkins; son, Fitcher Wilkins, Jr., of Chester; daughters Sandra (Mike) Harris of Chesterfield, and Betty D. House of Richmond; sisters Alice Noxon of Chesterfield, Nora Barden of Amelia, and Audrey Kanney of Waynesboro; grandchildren Lonnie...

Oct 31, 2017

Forrest Edward Outlaw, age 69, of Blackstone, passed from this life on Oct. 31, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents.  Edward Zant Outlaw, and Eleanor Campbell Outlaw and is survived by his wife, Jane Jones Outlaw, his son, David Outlaw of Williamsburg, Va., daughters, Sarah Outlaw of West, Va., and Stephanie Harrington of Blackstone, and three...

Oct 18, 2017

Ida Virginia Harper, age 93 of Farmville, passed away on October 18, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Samuel Harper, Jr. and is survived by her children Wayne Harper of Amelia, Rosemary Kirkland of Knoxville, TN, William "Billy" Harper of Amelia, Rebecca Koebel of Farmville and Christopher Harper of Chesterfield; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ...

Oct 17, 2017

Elmina Hoover Adams, age 96, of Dinwiddie, formerly of Amelia passed from this life on Oct. 17, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband; George Dewey Adams, her daughter Ellen Reid, and her brother Charles Hoover, sister Ophelia Eanes, and is survived by her sister; Frances Denny of Dinwiddie.  Graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on...

Oct 15, 2017

Lloyd S. "Steve" Sawyer, age 66, of Jetersville, formerly of Highland Springs, passed from this life on October 15, 2017.  He is survived by his wife; Gloria White Sawyer, his mother, Dreama Lyle, and sister, Una Denise (Ronnie) Marsh both of Boone, N. C., step sister, Linda Ford, step brother, Ricky (Vicky) Lyle, nieces and nephews, Andrea Marsh, Taylor...

Oct 11, 2017

Elizabeth Bennett Goolsby, formerly of Dinwiddie County, passed away October 11, 2017 following a brief illness. Born in Decherd, TN October 10, 1920 she was preceded in death by her parents Alexander Garland Bennett and Vera Blanton Bennett; her sisters, Alvern Haskins, Willie MacMaster, and Oweda Graney; and her husband, Charles Edwin Goolsby, Sr.  She is survived by her...

Oct 10, 2017

Ruth Elizabeth Bowman, age 58, of Cumberland, Va., went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2017.  She is survived by her husband, Danny Elwood Bowman, her mother, Nancy Wichael Giannini of Farmville, her brother, Arthur Baugh Giannini of Hanover, and several nieces and nephews.  Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 30 E. 33st....

Oct 9, 2017

Martha A. Lindsey, age 53, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 9, 2017.  She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Lindsey, Sr., her parents Roy and Sylvia Woodel and is survived by her children, John Wayne Lindsey, Jr. of Powhatan, and Randy Travis Lindsey of Amelia, her siblings, Becky Woodel of Richmond, Roy Woodel,...

Oct 8, 2017

Harry C. Midkiff, age 85, of Amelia, passed from this life on October 8, 2017.  He is survived by his wife Algia, his children Julia Dawson of Amelia, Keith (Beverly) Midkiff of Chesterfield, Susan (Ronnie) Hancock, Nancy (Timmy) Cifers, both of Amelia, and Brian Midkiff of Nottoway; grandchildren, Raymond Barron, Bridgette Whitaker, Franklin Midkiff, Amanda Foster, Kenly Cifers, Samantha...

Oct 6, 2017

Easter Martha C.,  age 88, of Amelia, passed from this life on Oct. 6, 2017.  She is survived by her daughter; Patsy Moorefield (Wyatt) of Midlothian; son Roy E. (Diane)Easter of Amelia; preceded in death by her husband Corbin L. and her daughter Linda Duncan ;also surviving  her  grandchildren, Chris Duncan of Amelia and Tom Duncan of Radford and...

Oct 3, 2017

David Tinsley Griles, age 68 of Amelia, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mary Ruth Griles and is survived by his wife Louise Griles, daughter Carmen Lynn Griles, his sister Ruth Suarez (Ray) and his brother Jay Griles (Mary Anne), a niece Brandi Suarez and two nephews Luke...

Oct 2, 2017

Carol Nibley Brooks, DDS, 65, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2.  She graduated from the MCV School of Dentistry in 1994.  She went on to teach and mentor dental students until she retired June 30, 2017.  She was loved by patients and students alike because of her generous, serving spirit.  She helped start the Mission of...

Sep 12, 2017

ALLEY, Barbara (Wright), age 81, of Amelia, VA passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Barbara was bornNovember 15, 1935 in Ivanhoe, VA. She was a graduate of George Wythe High School. She married the love of her life and hometown sweetheart, Richard Alley Sr on October 8, 1955...

Sep 10, 2017

Howard Donald Flippin, "Don", of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away at home on September 10, 2017.  He fought a brave fight with cancer with his positive spirit along the way. His parents Donald Henry and Madaleine Flippin precede him in death and his beloved companion "Sassy". He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pam Smith Flippin, son Matthew...

Sep 8, 2017

George Easter Main, age 63, of Amelia, passed from this life on Sept. 8, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Lillis Everlyn Overman Main, and his grandchild, Jordan Leigh Main and is survived by his wife, Linda Hicks Main, sons, Shannon (Amara) of Amelia and Jason of Chesterfield, brother, Lynwood of Chesterfield, sister,...

Aug 27, 2017

Thomas E. "Buddy" Gholson, age 75, of Amelia, died Sunday August 27, 2017 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville with his family by his side. Buddy retired from VDOT in June 1, 2015 after 42 years of service.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna Kaye (Staples) Gholson, son, Jeffrey Gholson (Mary); daughter, Cindy Paige...

Aug 25, 2017

Bruce Clifford Waycaster, age 79, of Hopewell, passed away on August 25, 2017.  He was a devoted servant of Jesus Christ.  He served his country for 23 years in the Navy, and also retired from Stone Container Corporation. He was married 60 years to his wonderful wife Rose who survives him.  He is also survived by his children Treasa...

Aug 23, 2017

Armistead, Edward Samuel, Jr. (Sam) - 64 yrs old of Amelia, Va. passed away peacefully on August 23, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital with family and friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward S. Armistead, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Armistead of Amelia, brother, Mike Armistead (wife Janet) of Seymour,...

Aug 23, 2017

Frances Dale Boyd went home to be with her Lord and Heavenly Father on August 23, 2017. She was predeceased by her loving mother, Louise Smith Boyd. Surviving are her father, Frederick Melvin Boyd and sister Nancy Boyd-Mattern along with brother-in-law Robin Mattern and niece Rebecca Mattern. There will be visitation from 6-8:00p on Thursday, August 31 at Hillsman-Hix...

Aug 11, 2017

Shirley Lee White Bishop went home to be with her Lord on August 11, 2017.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Corbie Clyde Bishop, Jr.

She was born September 13, 1936 to Bessie and Tunstall White of Farber, Virginia and spent her young years in Charlottesville.  During the 1950's-1970's, she worked at Southern...