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Joe Lewis Mason
Dec 17, 2023
Joe Lewis Mason, age 58, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Mason and his wife, Diane Mason.
He is survived by his sons, Bubba Mason (Michelle Atkins) and Chris Mason (Barbara Starke); grandchildren, River Atkins and Mercedez Atkins; his longtime companion, Sheri Ann; and a...
Lelia Louise Phillips
Dec 12, 2023
Lelia Louise Phillips, age 97, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lelia Phillips Prince and was widowed by Clyde Raney Phillips. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Raney Phillips.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by a son, Jerry Wayne...
Elsie Louise Birchette Hicks
Dec 9, 2023
Elsie Louise Birchette Hicks, lovingly referred to as “Lou,” was born on April 2, 1935, in Warfield, Va., to Herman Edward Birchette and Sallie Elizabeth Perry Birchette. She was the 6th of seven children born to her parents and was raised in Brunswick County. She was educated in Brunswick County Schools and received additional education and Certified Nursing Assistant Training...
James Lawrence Clark
Dec 9, 2023
James Lawrence Clark, affectionately known as Captain Clark, began his life's journey on December 27, 1946, in Lawrenceville, VA. Raised by his loving mother, Viola Putney Wright (deceased), he moved to Washington, DC, at the age of four and found a forever home with Joseph M. Clark (deceased) and Augusta Ann Putney Clark (deceased).
Educated in the heart of Washington,...
Margaret Heath Hammack Neblett
Dec 5, 2023
Margaret (“Mardie”) Heath Hammack Neblett departed this life on December 5, 2023 to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by parents Lorenza John Hammack and Mary Heath Raney Hammack, brother Lorenza John Hammack, Jr. and sister Elizabeth Lewis Hammack. She is survived by husband Nathaniel (“Nat”) Palmer Neblett, son Nathaniel Heath Neblett, son Christopher Palmer Neblett, daughter...
Chester Carlyle Blanchard, Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
Chester Carlyle Blanchard, Jr., age 77, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Chester Carlyle and Helen Virginia Blanchard. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Blanchard Seebo and brother-in-law, Bernard William Seebo.
Chester was a Vietnam War veteran, serving as...
Evangeline Reese Doyle
Nov 25, 2023
Evangeline Reese Doyle, age 102, a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Tribute at the Glen in Woodbridge, VA, which has been her home since 2017.
She was the daughter of the late S.V. Reese and Irene Michael Reese and was widowed by Elton Norborne Doyle, Jr., her spouse of 66 years. She...
Carolyn Powers Chavis
Nov 20, 2023
Carolyn Powers Chavis, age 74, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Powers, and a daughter, Jennifer Lucy. She is survived by her husband of ten years, Grady Chavis, Jr.; her children, Stephen Lucy (Tracey), Crystal Finch (Chuck), Shannon Lucy, and a...
Cynthia Anne Blaha
Nov 16, 2023
Cynthia Anne Blaha, age 63, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Cindy was a graduate of Virginia Tech and served Dinwiddie County as an agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor for over 30 years. She also served Virginia FFA on the State level in a number of...
Franklin Delano Capps
Nov 15, 2023
Franklin Delano Capps, age 86, a resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Born in Norlina, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie and Rosa Belch Capps. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Adrienne Capps; brothers, Howard, Jesse, and John Capps; sisters, Velma Perkins, Thelma Brewer, Virginia Shearin, JoAnne Edwards,...
Gladys Jean Malone
Nov 4, 2023
Gladys Jean Malone passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023 at Pine View Assisted Living Facility in South Hill Virginia. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, William McAden Malone; two sisters, Mary Lorene Taylor and Alice Mae Endres; and two grandsons, Matt Edwards and Colt Malone. She is survived by her brother Robert Trowbridge (Betty); two sister in-laws,...
Lenora Elizabeth Ritchie
Nov 2, 2023
Lenora Elizabeth “Beth” Ritchie, age 64, a lifelong resident of Evergreen Farm in Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023.
From childhood, Beth was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She graduated from Dinwiddie County High School and attended Longwood College. She worked for 38 years with the Appomattox Regional Library System.
Beth...
Ernest Wilson Clay, Jr.
Nov 2, 2023
Ernest Wilson Clay, Jr., age 84, a resident of Bracey, VA, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born in Alberta, VA, he was the son of the late Ernest Wilson and Lucy Clary Clay. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Alice Gibbs Clay, a son, Ernest W. Clay, III; a grandson, Sean Bland; a...
Dwayne Edward Hite
Oct 31, 2023
Dwayne Edward Hite, age 57, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Gene Hite and Deanna Hobbs Hite, an unborn angel baby, and a granddaughter, Leah Brooke.
Dwayne was an electrician by trade for over 30 years. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in La Crosse,...
Elizabeth Moody Bradley
Oct 29, 2023
Elizabeth Moody Bradley, age 71, a longtime resident of South Hill, VA, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Marshall Moody and Audrey Elizabeth Gutshal Moody.
Mrs. Bradley is survived by her husband of 52 years, Eddie Lee Bradley, Jr.; sons, John Bradley (Caroline) and Ryan...
Carolyn Louise Clary
Oct 14, 2023
Carolyn Louise Clary, age 68, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Ross and Gladys Louise King Clary; siblings, Larry Ross Clary and Sara Jane Clary. She is survived by her children, Willie Ross Clary and wife, Jessica, and Barbara Jean Clary; grandchildren, Madison, Alex,...
John Lee Hughes
Oct 9, 2023
John Lee Hughes, age 63, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born and raised in Chesapeake, VA, and lived in Lawrenceville, VA for the last five years. He worked in the elevator repair industry for many years, most recently with Dover Elevator. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death...
John Christopher Case
Oct 5, 2023
Chris Case (1951-2023)
We sadly announce the passing of John Christopher Case, 71, who was taken from this world suddenly on October 5th, 2023 at his home in Alberta, Virginia.
Chris was born to Janice and Robert Case on October 24, 1951 in Manhattan, New York. Having parents in show business and the hospitality industry, there was...
Ralph Mason
Oct 5, 2023
Ralph Mason, age 83, of McKenney, VA, passed away on October 5, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Paul Mason.
Ralph was a loving husband to Wilma Mason and a devoted father to Lloyd Moseley, Kristi Kirks (Herbert), and Trish Williamson. He is also survived...
Thomas Edward Moore
Sep 16, 2023
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Thomas Edward “Tommy” Moore gained his wings, joining his wife, Rebecca LaVonne Powell, whom he missed dearly. He was born May 30, 1946, in South Brunswick, VA, to his parents, Bennie Givens Moore and Agnes Elizabeth Clary. He lived most of his life between Gasburg and Ebony.
Tommy worked for Magnolia/USCO Trailer Manufacturing Co....
