Obituaries

Price McGuire (Bigshot) Thomas, Jr., 84, of Lawrenceville, Va, peacefully passed away at home with his family by his side, on August 7, 2021 after a courageous 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.He was the son of the late, Price McGuire and Ruth Harris Thomas and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jane Thomas Robert Regal and Helen...

Emily Elizabeth Kroener was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on July 20, 2021.She was never touched by fear, was never cold, never hungry, and most importantly always knew love. She is survived by her parents, James Owen Kroener and Rachel Spain Kroener, grandparents, Robert and Rosemary Spain and Forrest and Paula Kroener, great grandparents, Harry Clay and Donald...

Charles Franklin “Frankie” Bowen, age 83, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.Born in Lawrenceville, he was the son of the late Herbert Franklin and Georgia Louise Edmonds Bowen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Edwards Bowen; mother and father-in-law, Zeb and Vallie Bennett; and his faithful companion, Rascal. Frankie was a retired employee...

Barbara Dale Tynes Parrish August 3, 1945 - August 3, 2021Barbara Dale Tynes Parrish was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 3, 1945 and entered her eternal home on August 3, 2021 at the age of 76. She is preceded in death by parents Robert B. Tynes, Jr. and Dale Boswell Moseley (Tynes). She is survived by her husband Harold...

Reverend Kendal Wilson Elmore, 74, joyously passed from this life into the presence of the Lord he loved and served Saturday evening, July 31, 2021, surrounded by his family.The world lost a great man, but Heaven is rejoicing with Kendal as he dances on the streets in glory with our Lord and those who have gone before him. Kendal was...

Loretta Mae Foote, age 91, a resident of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.She was the daughter of the late Samuel L. and Vernelle Condrey Breeden and the widow of M.K. “Red” Foote. She was also predeceased by a sister, Shirley B. Kirby. She is survived by a daughter, Linda D. Strausburg; grandchildren, Michael A. Talley (Ti...

Charlene “Charli” Kepics went to eternal rest 26 July 2021.Born 17 January 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Royden and Belva Furlong. She attended the public school system in Weymouth, MA and later enjoyed a career in the administrative field. She met and later married the love of her life John “Jack” Kepics, 13 November 1976. They remained united...

Charles Andrew “Andy” Moore, Jr., age 69, a longtime resident of Kenbridge, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.Andy grew up in Emporia and was a 1970 graduate of Greensville County High School. He loved music and was the bass guitarist in several popular Southside Virginia bands over the years. An avid sports fan, Andy was a huge Virginia Tech...

Ann Mary Somich, age 88, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021.Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Moore Corlette. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Peter Somich and her brother, James Corlette. Mrs. Somich retired from Stouffer’s food company before relocating to Brunswick County, VA...

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, Calvin Nathaniel Crowder, Jr., son of the late Calvin Nathaniel Crowder and Olive Katherine Slayden, died at his home after an extended illness. He would have been 83 years old on August 8, 2021.He is survived by his loving wife, Dolly Beck Crowder; his daughter, Lisa Crowder; his son, Calvin “Brad” Crowder (Erika); granddaughters, Helen...

Martha Thompson Sitterson, age 74, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Archer and Willena Whitfield Thompson. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ashby L. Sitterson; a son, John Edward Sitterson and wife, Jo Anne; a daughter, Pamela S. Townsend and husband, Alan; grandchildren, Grant, Ryan, Hope,...

William Tracy Powell, age 54, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Delois Davis Powell. Tracy was employed by The Scotts Company for 36 years as a heavy equipment operator. He had over 30 years of dedicated fire service with Lawrenceville Volunteer Fire Department. He...

Wilson Earl Townsend, Sr., age 66, of Dundas, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick County and the son of the late Jefferson Earl and Nellie Mae Foster Townsend.A self-employed truck driver for many years, Wilson will be remembered as a hard-working, honest man. He loved to hunt and fish, work in the...

Sara Blanche Moseley Irby was called to heaven on July 1, 2021. Sara was born on September 14, 1943 to Herbert McKinley Moseley, Sr. and Fannie Bennett Moseley of Brunswick County, VA. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John Quentin Irby; daughter, Loretta and her husband, C.D. Tucker of Triplet; son, Roger and his wife, Tammy of...

Peter Maers Wittie, 88, of Midlothian, VA passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1933, in Chicago, IL to the late Philip W. Wittie and Mary M. Wittie Geiger. Mr. Wittie is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy Hargrave Wittie, three children; Shaune W. Meredith (Richard) of Norfolk, VA, Carrie W. Goehausen...

Miles Ervin “Johnny” Johnson, III, age 73, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was a graduate of Prince George High School, where he was a drum major in the band and had the rare opportunity to march in the Orange Bowl Parade the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Rose Bowl Parade. His love for music...

Richard Edwin Lewis, Jr., 77, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021. Richard was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 15, 1943. He graduated from Hampden Sydney College in 1965. He received his law degree from T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond. He practiced law in Dinwiddie for 12 years before his appointment as General...

Scott Monroe Williams, beloved son, husband, and father, passed away on June 13, 2021. Predeceased by his father, Monroe Williams, he is survived by his wife, Stacey, two sons, Nicholas and Benjamin, and his mother, Mabel. His family will remember his quick wit, his love for sports, and described him as always caring and supportive. He will be greatly missed....

Mattie El Winston Bersch passed away on June 10, 2021. She was born in Campbell County, Virginia, on August 3, 1923. She was the daughter of George and Maude Garbee Winston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in her death by her husband, Russell Bersch, and 11 of her 12 siblings. She is survived by her four children...

Dorothy Bennett Fallin, age 97, a resident of Sutherland, VA, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home. Born in Reidsville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Scott and Marion Beatrice Stanfield Bennett. She was also preceded in death by her husband Louis Lee Fallin, Sr., her son, Louis Lee Fallin, Jr., and her three siblings....