Obituaries

Rebecca Samford Forbes, age 79, of Alberta, VA passed away February 10, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Berkley and Angie Samford and was preceded in death by her sister Doris Speas. She is survived by her husband, Claude Lee Forbes; her children, Edie Heist (David), Stephen Forbes (Belinda), Todd Forbes (Christina) and Angela Forbes; her grandchildren, Joshua Fox,...

Daisy Ellen Newcomb Temple, age 81, of Lawrenceville, VA, widow of Edwin Dale Temple, departed this life Sunday, February 6, 2022.She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Hillary Lacole Harrell; father, Arthur Mack Newcomb; mother, Mammie Ray Newcomb; sisters, Louise Irby, Lucille Newcomb, and Helen Hankins; brother, Arthur Junior Newcomb and wife, Linda. She is survived by two...

Craig Stroud, age 44, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022.He is survived by his wife, Becky Patton Stroud; his daughter, Madelyne Ketchum and husband, Kyle; his parents, Donald and Yvonne Stroud; a brother, Michael Stroud and wife, Colleen; a sister, Michelle Johnson and husband, Chad; nieces, Tinley Johnson, Rylee Stroud, and Alayna Johnson, as well as a...

Willie Carter Reid, Sr., age 96, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 2, 2022 at The Woodland in Farmville, VA where he lived for the past eight years.He is preceded in death by his wife, Kate Price Reid; his son, James Butler “J.B.” Reid; and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Willie C. “Bill” Reid, Jr....

Annette Rose Sculthorp Jones, age 74, of Ebony, Virginia passed away February 1, 2022.Annette was born on December 22, 1947, at MCV Hospital to Alice Seaman King Sculthorp and Earl Brigfort Sculthorp. She attended Brunswick County Public Schools and graduated salutatorian of the Brunswick High School Class of 1966. She was a secretary for Dr. Earle M. Bane and Dr....

Gloria Shell Bain, 75, of Dinwiddie County, was welcomed into her heavenly home on January 29, 2022, after a short illness.She was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC and was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Virginia Shell of Roanoke Rapids NC; brothers, Walter (Litchfield, IL) and Bill (Roanoke Rapids NC); and grandson, Jim Bain of Dinwiddie....

James Leslie Eggleston, Sr., age 79, of Hopewell, VA, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022.Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late Rufus Henry and Nettie Griffin Eggleston. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Charles “Pete” Eggleston, William Eggleston, and Junior Eggleston, and a sister, Mary Cimburke. Mr. Eggleston retired from the City of Petersburg...

Annie Ruth Kirk Clarke went to heaven on Monday, January 24, 2022 after residing at Envoy of Lawrenceville for five years.She was born May 15, 1930, the daughter of Hinda Jones Kirk and Luther Bascom Kirk in Dundas, Virginia. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Emerson Clarke on April 16, 1951. She and Lloyd worked side by side...

Joseph Herbert “Pete” Shell, Jr., a lifetime resident of Brunswick County, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, at the age of 91.Born on February 1, 1930, Pete was the son of the late Joseph and Ella Shell of White Plains, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Shell. Pete’s lifelong calling was to the family...

Peggy Lucy Reekes, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away January 20, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Alvin and Jane Lucy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred “Freddie” M. Reekes and her brother, Alvin Earl Lucy. She is survived by her daughters, Monica R. Morris and husband Lee, Melissa R. Rose and husband Howard and...

Ann Wilson King, age 88, of Rawlings, VA, widow of James Edward King, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late Herman Thomas and Mary Clark Wilson. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Annette King. Mrs. King is survived by two sons, Wade King and Delford...

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Carter Settle, age 91, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away January 9, 2022 surrounded by Family.She is the daughter of the late Edward Allen and Annie Mae Carter. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Howard Settle and her sister, Ann Dey. She is survived by her son, John H. Settle, Jr. and wife Dolores; her daughter,...

Dr. Matthew R. Mauger of Prince George, VA, passed away January 6, 2022 at his home.He is survived by his two sons, Avery and Jase who he loved very much; his father, Mark; his mother, Pat, as well as numerous friends. Matt was a line of duty medically retired Master Firefighter, EMT, and ALS provider with Virginia Beach Fire Department....

Clifton Forge Anderton, Jr., age 82, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Gloria Jean Malone Anderton, his parents, Clifton F. “Jack” and Mary Henry Anderton, his sister, Joyce Moore, and an aunt, Dorothy Major. He is survived by his brother, George Anderton and wife, Laura; a nephew, Bobby Moore,...

Carol Elizabeth Gray, age 70, of Vinton, VA passed away December 23, 2021.She is the daughter of the late Samuel and Blanche Cole. Funeral services will be private.

Joyce Ann Curran King, age 90, of Warfield, VA departed this life December 26, 2021.Joyce was a retired Postmaster. Joyce retired from USPS after 32 years as Postmaster, Warfield, Virginia. She is the daughter of the late James Donald and Mabel Curran. She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. King and is survived by her children, James...

Agnes Hale Samford Terry, age 81, of Gainesville, VA, formerly of Great Falls, VA passed away December 18, 2021.Raised in Alberta, VA, Agnes was the daughter of the late Emory Hale and Katharine Jones Samford. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, David Thomas Terry; her four sons, William Samford Terry and wife Natalya, James Edward Terry and...

Elizabeth “Betty” Lucy, age 88, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021.The daughter of the late Greyson and Sallie Truitt Mitchell, she retired after 30 years of service with the Department of Social Services. Betty enjoyed cooking, canning, and quilting among other things, but most of all she loved her family. She is survived by her sons, Joseph...

Stephen Ray Lewis, age 58, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away December 15, 2021.He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Timothy Dylan Lewis. He is survived by his wife Dian Lewis; two sons, Stephen “Stevie” Lewis, Jr. and wife Ashly and Clint Lewis and his girlfriend Krissy; his grandchildren, Harper and Jacob Lewis; his sister, Audrey Persinger...

Anne (Dugger) Moseley Barkley, 68, passed away on December 2, 2021 at Heritage Hall in Blackstone, Virginia after a valiant battle with cancer.She is survived by her devoted son, Dr. Daniel Dugger Moseley, and three siblings: John “Chandler” Dugger III, Lawrence “Larry” Dugger, Nancy Dugger Martin, and one cousin, Mary Catherine (Schools) Shackleford. She was preceded in death by her...