Sep 20, 2014

Charles Enoch "Buster" Dodson age 92 of Amelia, VA. passed from this life on Sept. 20, 2014.  He was born to John Egbert and Nonnie Whittington Dodson on Aug.15, 1922 in Amelia.  He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ollie Easter Dodson, born to Lewis and Nettie Keener Easter on May 10, 1922 in Amelia.  He...

Aug 27, 2014

Junior Ray Dempsey, (Pop), age 82, of Amelia, formerly of West Virginia passed from this life on August 27, 2014.   He was an Army veteran and was an ex-coalminer.  He is survived by his two sons, Billy Dempsey and John Dempsey both of Amelia,  his daughter-in-law, Tammy and three grandchildren, Dustin, Kimberly and Michael, nieces Louise Pleskovitch and Annamae...

Aug 24, 2014

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Bessie Smith Hartman, age 96, of Amelia, passed from this life on August 24, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, James Elmer Hartman and is survived by her son, Bobby (Betty) of Amelia, grandsons, James E. Hartman (Marie) of Jetersville, and John Hartman of Florida, great grandchildren, Amber, Tammie, and John Jr. of Amelia, and...

Aug 23, 2014

Ada Manie Lynch Jones, 98 years old, formerly of Richmond, died August 23, 2014.She is the widow of Clyde O. Jones.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas and Loucinda Lynch of Amelia VA; 5 brothers and 5 sisters; sons Bobby and Glen Murphy Midkiff; and daughter Doris M. Peach. Survived by daughter Arie M. Brandon...

Aug 18, 2014

Stone, Elizabeth Powell Harrison, 99 years old, of Richmond, VA died peacefully on August 18, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Stone, five brothers, one sister, and a half brother and a half sister.  Survivors include two daughters, Betty Jane Jefferson (John) and Mary Stone Rowe (Tom), six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.  Betty...

Aug 5, 2014

Mary Belle Kennedy, age 79, of Amelia, passed away on August 5, 2014.  She is survived by her husband Bobby Kennedy, son Mark Anthony Kennedy (Patricia) of Prospect, daughter Karen Kennedy Cooley (Charles) of Charlotte, NC, brother George B. Pigg Jr. of Burkeville, and sisters Nancy Bell-Strole (Dennis) of Amelia, Louise Boettcher (Lewis) of Drakes Branch, and Georgia Mae...

Jul 29, 2014

William Cecil Jackson was born June 8, 1923 to William Seymour Jackson and Anne E. Townes Jackson. Upon graduation, W.C. served 3 years in the army in WWII. He was married 29 years to Calvin Curtis Jackson, father to Callie, William and Anne, and delighted with grandchildren, Mariah, Keri, Nathan, Jacob, Maggie and Meredith. W.C. is also survived by his...

Jul 15, 2014

Mary Ann Poe, age 69, of Powhatan, passed from this life on July15, 2014.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jonah E. Poe, and her two sons, Charles and Carl Taylor and is survived by her brother, Moses Collier of Mechanicsville, her sister, Edna Whitley of Charlottesville, and special friends, Betty Butner, Joyce Miles, Doug Pippen,and Morris...

Jul 13, 2014

Scarlett B. McHenry, age 65, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 13, 2014.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Deck and Florence Carper Boyles and her sister, Sandra Dandridge.  She is survived by her lifelong friend Stanley Poore; her sons, Timothy (Kathy) of Cumberland, and Gary (Caren) Allen of South Carolina, brothers, Randy Boyles, David...

Jul 11, 2014

Douglas MacArthur Handy, Jr. "Butch", age 47, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 11, 2014.  He is preceded in death by his father, Douglas M. Handy, Sr. and is survived by his mother, Sandra I. Handy, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services 4PM Monday at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia...

Jul 10, 2014

John Baker Hutchinson, age 83 of Amelia, a devoted husband, loving father, Korean War Veteran, and Bluegrass Promoter, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 10, 2014.  Surviving are his faithful wife of 60 years, Ferne Osborne Hutchinson, his five children; Brenda Lawson (Calvin), Kenneth "Skeeter" Hutchinson, Mark Hutchinson (Carol Annette), Gary Hutchinson (Kathy Lee), Carroll...

Jul 6, 2014

Cecil B. "Termite" Gunter, age 67, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 6, 2014.  He is survived by his stepfather, William C. Poe of Amelia, brother, William C. Poe (Becky) of Indiana, sister, Rebecca Horton (Bobby) of Cumberland, two nephews, Chris and Dan, two nieces, Casey and Amanda.  Funeral services 11AM Wednesday July 9, at the Hillsman-Hix...

Jul 3, 2014

Owen L. Smith, age 70, of Amelia, passed from this life on July 3, 2014.  He is survived by his son, Owen Parker Smith (Cindy) of Powhatan, and his daughter, Kelly Renee Smith of Richmond, one sister, Shirley Kemp of Hillsville, VA, and one grandson Owen Wyatt Smith.  He was a vintage car enthusiast, master storyteller, nature lover and experienced...

Jul 2, 2014

Elizabeth Anderson Morris was born to Ida Mae Hawks and Ephraim Anderson in Amelia on September 21, 1917 and passed away on July 2, 2014.

She was preceded in death by husband, Irving French Morris, son, David Anderson Morris and siblings: Dorothy A. Woods, Alison A. Boyles, Margaret (Kitty) A. Willing, John (Sonny) Anderson, William Anderson, George...

Jun 27, 2014

Norma Rose Linebarger, age 77, of Amelia, formerly of Massachusetts passed from this life on June 27, 2014.  She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Klow of Midlothian.  A private service and committal will be held at a later date in Massachusetts.

Jun 17, 2014

Crawford Wayne Keener passed away on June 17, 2014 while working on his farm.  He was born in Amelia County on November 8, 1927 to Crawford Keener and Elizabeth Easter Keener.  He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.  Upon his return to Amelia he began farming and continued to farm for the rest of his life. ...

Jun 15, 2014

Mary Kathleen Anderson Hawkins, age 98, died June 15, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida.

She was born June 11, 1916 in Amelia, daughter of Robert George Anderson and Blanche Louise Martin. Mrs. Hawkins graduated from Amelia High School and Richmond Business College. After marrying John Calvin Hawkins she lived most of her married life in Richmond. She worked...

Jun 5, 2014

Brenda Lee Inman, age 62, passed from this life on June 5, 2014.  She is survived by her husband, James, her son, Kenneth (Tabitha) of Burkeville, daughter, Paula (Chris) Danner of Chesterfield, her mother, Hazel Able, and sister Sandra Ali, both of Prince George, brother, Jefferson Able of W. Va. and grandchildren, Natalie, K. J., Kaitlyn, Isaiah, Cameron, and...

Jun 4, 2014

Alice Irene Hammonds, age 86, of Jetersville went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2014.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas, her children, Gail Cook, Sharon Little, Sandra Hall all of Crewe, Elizabeth Dye of North Carolina, Thomas, of Jetersvlle, and Clifford of Nottoway,  sister, Nellie Doby of Norton, Va., fourteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren. ...

May 24, 2014

Doris Josephine Berrier, age 79, of Portsmouth, formerly of Amelia Count departed this life on May 24, 2014.  She was born September 29, 1934 to Thomas Jefferson Berrier and Dorsia Leonard Berrier.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin Berrier, Carl Berrier (Etta) and Ray Berrier (Ginny) and her brother-in-law, Gonjoe Anderson. ...