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Jennie Reekes Simmons
Sep 29, 2025
Jennie Simmons, 68, of Dinwiddie County, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2025. She fought a courageous battle against heart disease with strength, bravery, and dignity.
Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Freada Reekes of Petersburg, VA; her younger brother, Bobby Reekes of Prince George, VA; and her beloved...
Marvin Lee Williams
Sep 24, 2025
Marvin Lee Williams of Triplet, Virginia, passed away on September 24, 2025. Marvin was born on August 5, 1937, and lived a life marked by love and commitment to his family and community.
Marvin worked for Virginia Department of Transportation for 40 years. He was a charter member of the Triplet Volunteer Fire Department and faithfully attended Philadelphia Church. Marvin was...
Zelma Lee Banner
Sep 22, 2025
Zelma Banner, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday September 22, 2025.
She was born and raised in South Brunswick but spent much of her adult life in Chesterfield County. She was a beautician for many years and retired from the J.C. Penney Salon.
Mrs. Banner is survived by her son, Melvin Doxtator Jr.; three grandchildren, Tara Jackson & husband, Ryan Jackson,...
Patty Yvonne Timperio
Sep 21, 2025
Patty Yvonne Timperio, age 66, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Michael John Timperio and wife, Ashley, and Courtney Nicole Timperio; grandchildren, Blake Timperio, Kendra Peterson, Matthew Peterson, and McKenzie Timperio; a brother, Elmer Rudolph Ellis, Jr.; an aunt, Sarah Ann Solesbee; devoted friends, Vicki Manuel and Tavon Geffrard, as well...
Virginia Lucy "Susie" Clarke
Sep 15, 2025
Virginia Lucy “Susie” Clarke, age 91, a lifelong resident of Dolphin, VA, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Evelyn Lucy; her husband of 32 years, A.B. Clarke; two sons, Michael Clarke, Sr. and Terry Clarke; brothers, Arnold Lucy, Bill Lucy, and Tom Lucy.
Susie is survived by her son, Rodney Clarke and...
Geraldine Barker Spence
Sep 12, 2025
Geraldine Barker Spence, age 86, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
The daughter of the late John Baynes and Laura Lewis Barker, Geraldine grew up on the family farm in Lunenburg, VA, prior to moving to Dolphin, VA. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Wyatt Spence; a brother, Wilbur...
Peggy Pleasants McAden
Sep 6, 2025
Peggy Ann Pleasants McAden, age 96, a resident of Brodnax, VA, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Born and raised in Cartersville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ollie Pearl Pleasants. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Hugh McAden, Jr., a son, James Hugh “Mac” McAden III; a brother, Hugh Berkley...
Edna Maitland DeCambra
Aug 28, 2025
Edna Maitland DeCambra, age 79, a lifelong resident of Warfield, VA, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Edna was predeceased by her parents: Linwood, Sr. “Lennie” and Edna Maitland; her husband, James Franklin DeCambra; brothers, Linwood, Jr. “Junie”, William, Herbert, Walter, and Randy Maitland; sisters, Frances M. Finch, Gertrude M. Mayton, and Mary L. Maitland.
Survivors include her sister, Phyllis Maitland of...
Bessie Maebell Griffin
Aug 22, 2025
Bessie Maebell Griffin, age 84, of Brodnax, VA, formerly of Hopewell, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon P. “Ven” and Rosa Hagopian Slusser and her husband of 61 years, Curtis Leroy Griffin.
Mae was an avid gardener and a lifelong collector of antiques. She loved spending time at the lake and the...
Howard Andrew Johnson
Aug 16, 2025
Howard Andrew Johnson, age 68, of Chester, VA, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Dallas Earl Johnson, Sr. and Emma Etta Hanchey Johnson. He was also preceded in death by siblings: Ann, Ellen, Betty, and Sue.
Howard retired after 39 years in the fleet maintenance department for Chesterfield County....
Stephanie Denice Cerny
Aug 16, 2025
Stephanie Denice Cerny, age 56, a resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Lamm Cerny.
Denice is survived by her father and stepmother, Ernest L. “Sonny” Cerny, Jr. and Sherrie Cerny; a brother, Ernest L. “Chip” Cerny, III and wife Jennifer, as well as a large extended...
Jane Abernathy Adams
Aug 13, 2025
Jane Hall Abernathy Adams, age 80, a resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Henry Hall; her first husband, Harry Abernathy, Jr.; and her second husband, Donald Adams.
Jane was born in South Boston, VA where she graduated from Bluestone High School. She was very active in her church,...
Robert Kendig "Ken" Lafoon, Jr.
Aug 3, 2025
Robert Kendig “Ken” Lafoon, Jr., age 60, a lifelong resident of Rawlings, VA, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kendig “Bobby” Lafoon; his mother, Patricia Lafoon “Patsy” Wright; step-father, Rickie Lee Wright; paternal grandparents, Elvin Lewis Lafoon and Ladora Daniel Lafoon; maternal grandparents, William Guy Cheely and Elsie Jones Cheely; and a...
Janet Moore Callis
Jul 25, 2025
Janet Moore Callis, age 71, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Christine Moore.
Janet worked in the secretarial field at Butler Lumber Company and at GEO-LVCC. She was a lifelong member of Matthews Chapel.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Callis; two...
Larry Mallory Jones, Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Larry Mallory Jones, Sr., age 85, of Gasburg, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a brief butcourageous fight with cancer. He was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1939, and was a lifelong native of Brunswick County, Virginia. He graduated from the T.C. Williams School of Law at University of Richmond in 1964. He married his...
Elizabeth Kidd Baird
Jul 18, 2025
Elizabeth Kidd Baird passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the age of 73 due to cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, her brother, Charles “Pete” Kidd, her parents, Jane Lambert Kidd and Jack Kidd.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Martha Rogers (JC) and Wynn Norris (Joe); granddaughters, Mary and Abigail...
Melissa Ann Link Boucher
Jul 9, 2025
Melissa Ann Link Boucher, age 68, of Freeman, VA passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on July 9, 2025.
She will forever be The Reigning Defending Sweet Potato Queen of Brunswick (a title she was so proud of) and she loved to make meals for her family. She had a one of kind spirit and was very funny and...
Lynn Dorsett Barnes
Jul 9, 2025
Lynn Dorsett Barnes, age 73, of Dolphin, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Born on July 15, 1951, Lynn lived a life devoted to education, family, faith, and service.
Lynn was a lifelong teacher whose dedication shaped countless students’ lives throughout her career. Her passion for learning, kindness, and steady encouragement left a lasting mark on all who knew...
Thomas Wayne Kirkland
Jul 5, 2025
We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Thomas Wayne Kirkland (TK) on July 5, 2025 at the age of 74 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Petersburg, VA on March 7, 1951 and resided in Dinwiddie, VA for more than 40 years until his passing.
He started his career with a plumbing...
Charles Young "Chip" Avery, III
Jul 2, 2025
Charles Young “Chip” Avery, III, 78, a lifelong resident of McKenney, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “C.Y.” Avery and Nellie Rideout Avery; his wife, Joan Anita Ellis Avery; and a brother-in-law, Duncan Liles.
Chip was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a lifelong member of McKenney Hunt & Fish Club....
