Obituaries

Frank Murphy Wright, Sr., age 85, a lifelong resident of Gasburg, VA, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022.Frank was one of eight children born to the late Irvin Hope and Sallie Moseley Wright. He was preceded in death by a brother, Shelton Wright, and three sisters, Ruth Wall, Joyce Edwards, and Carolyn Clary. He was a U.S. Army veteran and...

Katie Eleanor Rook Wells, age 84, of McKenney, VA passed away August 9, 2022. She is the daughter of the late William and Lula Rook and is preceded in death by her husband, John Irvin Wells; sisters, Jean Marie Rook, Mary Ferguson, Martha Delbridge and Vanice Delbridge; and brothers, Dallas, Shelton, W.L., Hubert and Marvin Rook. She is survived by...

Edward Arthur Martin, Jr., age 89, of DeWitt, VA, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward A. Martin, Sr. and Minna Williams Martin; his loving wife of 60 years, Alease Pritchett Martin; a son, Stanley Wade Martin; and a grandson, Edward Arthur “Artie” Martin, III. Mr. Martin was a...

Shirley Smith Jones Noffsinger of Glen Allen, VA and formerly Jarratt, VA passed away August 2, 2022, after a long-fought battle with cancer.She is survived by her daughters: Patsy Jones Kowal (Matthew); Nancy Jones Crowgey (Guy) and Ann Jones Montgomery (Vin). She was “MeMe” to Andrew, Christopher and Thomas Kowal, Mary Cameron Crowgey and Sutton and Bryn Montgomery. She was...

Eddie Granderson “Stokes” Crane, age 100, a lifelong resident of Edgerton, VA, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022.He was the son of the late W.B. and Pattie Jane Pittard Crane and was also preceded in death by two brothers, W.B. Crane, Jr. and Wilbur “Tom” Crane, a sister, Irene Barnes, a daughter-in-law, Betty Crane, and a great-grandson, Coy Mitchell. Mr....

Joe Luther Seward, IV, age 41, of Warfield, Virginia, died on July 21, 2022.Joe is survived by his wife, Amanda, his daughters, Morgan, Madison, and Maxamillion (Max), his son, Jacob, a grandson, Atlas, his grandmother, Patsy Morefield, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Luther Seward, III, his...

Connie Merritt Pernell, age 66, of Skippers, VA passed away July 20, 2022.She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Minnie Merritt; a daughter, Charlene Acree; and a brother, Bobby Lee Merritt. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Melvin Pernell; three children, Lee “Root” Merritt and wife Dana, Becky Reed and husband Jason and Bobby Acree...

If you are reading this it means just one thing;I have kicked the bucket and am rejoicing in heaven with my Lord! Yeehah! Yes, I wrote my own obituary leaving out the dates of course, but what do you expect from someone who spent over 30 years in the newspaper business? My final byline. By Cathy Eileen Barnes Jones Wilson...

Nancy Corum Gibbs, age 85, of Dolphin, VA passed away July 14, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Corum and is preceded in death by her husband, William Denton Gibbs; Son-In-Law, Randy Edwards; step grandson, Matthew Edwards; sister, Hilda Finch; and Brother, Harry Corum. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Edwards (Mica Craft); her grandson,...

Annie Marie Trent, age 91, of Emporia, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022.She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Blanche Norwood Phillips; her first husband, Robert Henry Pettway; her second husband, Bernard Lee Trent; son-in-law, Lee Powers; and four brothers, Marvin Phillips (Frances), Lawrence Phillips (Inez), Parker Phillips, and Garmon Phillips. Mrs. Trent loved to work...

Myles Tredway Moore, 89, of Triplet, Virginia passed away at ECU Hospital, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on Thursday, June 30, 2022.He was born July 3, 1932 to the late John Edgar Moore and Mary Alice Taylor Moore. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Myles is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Elma Ellis...

Virginia B. Jones, age 83, of Chase City, Virginia passed away June 22, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Wade and Juanita Blankenship. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Neal Jones, Sr. She is survived by her children, Les Jones and wife Eileen, Neal Jones, Jr. and wife Lisa, Geoffrey Jones and partner Jessie and Sylvia...

James Cloud "Cloudy Bill" Lucy, age 84, of Emporia, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022.Born and raised in Freeman, VA, he was the son of the late John James and Ruby Daniel Lucy. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Anderson Lucy, and a sister, Shirley Lucy Trent. Mr. Lucy retired after more than 30 years...

Mildred Royal Tuck, age 87, of Freeman, VA passed away June 26, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Irving and Helen Royal and is preceded in death by her husband, Carrel Barton Tuck; brother, Duane Royal; and sister, Marie Tuck. She is survived by her son, Charles Tuck and wife Carolyn; her daughter, Rose Goodman and husband Bobby; grandchildren,...

John A. Rogers, Sr. passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at the age of 72 after suffering a major stroke.He is survived by a caring wife, Mary; his only son John and wife Marie; his stepdaughter Robin Whetham and husband Todd; his brother Carlisle Rogers; his sister Rose Marie Robertson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Many friends loved him...

William Earl Richardson, age 68, of Dundas, Virginia passed away June 12, 2022.He is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Baird Richardson. He is survived by his mother, Lenora Brooks; his daughter, Kristen Long; brothers and sisters, Beverly Poythress, Allison Brooks, Jr., Carolyn Keyes and Curtis Brooks; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will have a memorial service...

Our beloved mother and MiMi,Karen Lynne Hicks Conlee left us to go sit on the beach in heaven on Sunday, 6/19/2022. Although it was sudden and unexpected, she is no longer in pain and is able to be healed, happy, and cancer free. She is survived by her husband of 48 years David E. Conlee, daughter Daiva Conlee-Lipford, son-in-law Justin...

Barbara Theresa “Bobbie” Bolte, age 87, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022.Born in DeWitt, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Frederick and Viola Connelly Bolte. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, John D. and Jewel Bolte of Blacksburg, VA, and her sister and brother-in-law, Joyce B. and Carl...

On June 16, 2022 Pauline Roberts Jones peacefully passed away at the Eugene H. Bloom Retirement Center.She was preceded in death by her husband Rudy Jones and her only brother D.L. Roberts. She is survived by her two daughters Deborah “Debbie” Douglas of Richmond, VA and Karin Clements of Jackson, NC. Debbie and Karin would like to thank the Bloom...

Richard Nelson Fajna, Sr., best known as Ricky, age 65, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away June 16, 2022.He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Fajna; and brothers, Danny, Carl, Floyd, Sonny and Rusty Fajna. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fajna; three children, Betty Finch (Bruce Greene), Richard Fajna (Nichol Fajna) and Sharon Fajna (Rusty Burkett); seven...