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Sandra Wrenn Edwards

Sandra Wrenn Edwards

May 7, 2025

Sandra Wrenn Edwards, age 78, of Emporia, VA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mae Wrenn. She was also preceded in death by a son, Tony Moseley and a brother, Kennon “Mutt” Wrenn.

Sandra worked for many years at the marina at Lake...

Robert James Sherrod

Robert James Sherrod

May 4, 2025

Robert James Sherrod, age 84, of Boydton, VA, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Bob and Marion Wehner Sherrod. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Ann Riordan.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Mary Sherrod; his children, Wayne Robert Sherrod (Lillian), Pamela Jean Clemente (Jim), Elizabeth...

Shirley Marie Ashley

Shirley Marie Ashley

May 3, 2025

Shirley Marie Ashley, age 93, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Born and raised in Peterburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thelma Thomasson Butler and James Butler. She was also preceded in death by her special friend, Albert Topian.

Shirley was a lifelong active member of First Baptist Church in...

Robert Avon Gholson

Robert Avon Gholson

Apr 29, 2025

Robert Avon Gholson, son of the late Samuel and Leater E. Gholson, was born October 28, 1951, in Brunswick County, Virginia. He entered into eternal rest on April 29, 2025, at Lawrenceville Health & Rehabilitation, Lawrenceville, Virginia.

He attended school in Brunswick County.

Robert enjoyed cutting grass and working in the flower garden at home, and he had a green thumb.

Robert worked...

Paula Lynn Jones

Paula Lynn Jones

Apr 26, 2025

Paula Lynn Jones, age 55, received her wings on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Tommy and Earline Matthews and her parents, Calvin and Linda Jones.

She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Jones; aunt Judy and Ray Egeland; uncle Tommy and Kim Matthews. She had a large circle of cousins.

Paula graduated from Brunswick Senior High...

Robert Bentley Watson, Sr.

Robert Bentley Watson, Sr.

Apr 22, 2025

Robert “Topper” Watson, 77                                                                                                                  ...

Elaine Delbridge Lynch

Elaine Delbridge Lynch

Apr 19, 2025

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Elaine Delbridge Lynch, age 87, of Lawrenceville, VA on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy P. Lynch; her mother, Dossie Delbridge; her siblings, Barbara Webb, Nancy Singleton, and Herbert Delbridge, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Wylie P. Lynch (Annette); Donna E. Lynch; Randall...

Donald Wayne Henshaw

Donald Wayne Henshaw

Apr 10, 2025

Donald Wayne Henshaw, age 73, of Church Road, VA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 3, 1952 and was the twelfth of thirteen children born to the late Mark Luther and Elsie Mae Aliff Henshaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Henshaw, Linwood Henshaw,...

William Edward Wright

William Edward Wright

Apr 8, 2025

William Edward Wright, age 81, of White Plains, VA, passed away April 8, 2025.

He is survived by his two children, William B. Wright (Kay) and Torie L. Turner (Lenny), two grandchildren, William Howard Wright (Annie) and Katie Lynne Wright (Hunter), a special long-time employee and friend of 50 years, Bo Blackwell, and a beloved dog, Scooter.

He was a graduate of...

Bobby Lee Jones

Bobby Lee Jones

Apr 4, 2025

Bobby Lee Jones, age 62, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Macon and Jenny Mae Jones, and a brother, Clarence Jones.

Bobby was a very simple man with a strong Christian faith. He worked hard his entire life, most recently for Real Tree Logging....

Doris Mitchell Daniel

Doris Mitchell Daniel

Apr 2, 2025

Doris Mitchell Daniel, age 91, a lifelong resident of Alberta, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Macklin Gregory “Mack” Daniel, Sr.

Affectionately known as Grandma Red, she loved to entertain her grandchildren with games, activities, and camping trips. She was known for her over the top Halloween decorations, and enjoyed...

Micah Stephen Thompson

Micah Stephen Thompson

Mar 29, 2025

Micah Stephen Thompson, age 47, of Gasburg, VA, was called home to join his heavenly family March 29, 2025. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran.

Micah is survived by his parents, George L. Thompson, and Janelle and Dean Burney; his grandmother, Myrtle Thompson House; siblings, Elizabeth Lawson (Jon) and Bailey Townsend (Dani). He loved and found great joy in his...

Shirley Ann Wright

Shirley Ann Wright

Mar 27, 2025

Shirley Ann Wright, age 84, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Pattie Wright; her siblings, John Wright, Jr., William “Buck” Wright, James Wright, Otto “Dude” Wright, John “Pokum” Wright, Ellie “Cookie” Wright, and Betty Sue Dixon.

Shirley was a dedicated employee of...

Karri Anne Jones

Karri Anne Jones

Mar 26, 2025

Karri Anne Jones, age 48, of Alberta, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She is survived by her mother, Mollie Huemoeller; a brother, Zach Huemoeller (Amanda), as well as a niece and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest Huemoeller.

A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Gilda Gray Johnson Jones

Gilda Gray Johnson Jones

Mar 16, 2025

Gilda Gray Johnson Jones of Richmond, VA passed away on March 16. The daughter of Edgar Hardaway Johnson and Alyce Buckley J. Johnson, she was born in Alberta, VA. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Vaughan Jones (Jaime Cortez) of El Cerrito, CA; a son, Robert Craig Jones (Anne) and granddaughter, Hannah Buckley Jones of Goochland, VA; and a...

Eda Gray Mason

Eda Gray Mason

Mar 13, 2025

Eda Gray Mason, age 75, a lifelong resident of McKenney, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Born October 26, 1949, at Cherry Hill (McKenney, VA,) she was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Shorty” Mason and Lucy Ozmore Mason. She was also preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Leslie Morton Daulton, a...

Martha Elizabeth Echols

Martha Elizabeth Echols

Mar 6, 2025

Martha Elizabeth Echols, age 91, of Richmond, VA, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. 

Born in Darvills, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lennie Turner Echols and Lillian Pritchett Echols. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Page Josephson and two brothers, Roy Echols and Ross Echols.

Miss Echols was raised in Rawlings, VA and graduated from Alberta...

Suzanne Kay Bittinger

Suzanne Kay Bittinger

Feb 27, 2025

Suzanne Kay Bittinger, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.

 She is survived by her husband, Ronald Bittinger; her mother, Martha Chilton; her children, Christopher Belsky (Chassity), Patrick Belsky, Danielle Hlava, Ronnie Bittinger (Kerri), Dennis Bittinger (Jazmine); grandchildren, Skylar, Aiden, Gabriel, Abigail, Landyn, Gideon and Scarlett; a great granddaughter, Liberty; sisters, Gale Baertschi (Larry) and Kimberly Hughes...

Donald Eugene Kroener

Donald Eugene Kroener

Feb 13, 2025

Donald Eugene Kroener, age 98, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.

 Mr. Kroener was laid to rest beside the mother of his children, Dorothy Kroener, at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.

Richard Duane "D.j." Bennett II

Richard Duane "D.j." Bennett II

Feb 8, 2025

Richard Duane “D.j.” Bennett II, age 35, a lifelong resident of Danieltown, VA, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025.

 He was preceded in death by his grandmother, “Nana” Bennett; his grandfather, “PaPa” Spencer; and an uncle, Billy Bennett.

 He is survived by his loving parents, Duane and Mary Carol Bennett; his grandfather, “Papa” Bennett; his grandmother, “Nana” Spencer; aunts, Dana Daniel (Timmy)...