Obituaries

Betty Harrison Franklin, age 89, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Elizabeth Harrell Jordan and grew up in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.She is preceded in death by her husbands, Odell Harrison and James Franklin; her son, Kenny Harrison; two sisters and three...

Doris Jean Smith Michael, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Virginia passed away May 30, 2022.She is the daughter of the late William and Etta Smith and is preceded in death by her husband, George Emmit Michael; a brother, Lewis Smith and a sister, Alice Faye Smith Brewer. She is survived by her children, Vickie Lynn Michael, Steven Wayne Michael (Lisa), Danny...

Louella Thomas Crane, age 95, of Edgerton, VA, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022.The daughter of the late Lemmie Bryant and Rosa Moseley Thomas, she was also preceded in death by five of her siblings, a daughter-in-law, Betty Crane, and a great-grandson, Coy Mitchell. Mrs. Crane will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also devoted...

Audrey Mitchell Owens Duke, age 94, of Skippers, Virginia passed away May 15, 2022.She is the daughter of the late G.J. and Mary Mitchell and is preceded in death by husbands, Thomas W. Owens and Richard Thomas Duke; and two sons, Roy E. Owens and Donald T. Owens. She is survived by three children, Judith O. Parrish and husband George,...

Thelma Capps Brewer, age 95, of Brodnax, VA passed away May 11, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Charlie and Rosa Capps. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lewis Brewer; two grandchildren, Joe Seward, III and Tammy Seward; her great great granddaughter, Courtney Seward; brothers, Jessie, Howard and John Capps; and sisters, Virginia Shearin, Lillian Clary...

Irma Wall Powell, age 89, of Gasburg, VA passed away May 6, 2022.She is the daughter of the late Eure and Nannie Wall and is preceded in death by her husband George Washington Powell. She is survived by two sons, David Powell and wife Debra and Tim Powell and wife Donna; five grandchildren, Nicole, Emily, Allison, Abigail and Stephen Powell;...

Jerry Lawrence Marston, age 81, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away May 5, 2022. He is the son of the late John and Ida Marstonand is preceded in death by brother and sisters, Maire Houston, Robert Marston, Shirley Mayton, Edith Thompson, Judy Washington and Pat Lancaster. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn S. Marston; his son, Michael Lawrence Marston and...

Chad Earl Tatum, age 38, of Brodnax, VA joined his loved ones in Heaven on April 28, 2022. He was born August 4, 1983.Chad was a dedicated co-owner of Tatum Paint & Body Shop. His charismatic nature lit up any room he was in, and he was sure to crack a joke to bring a laugh and smile to your...

Andrew Ferrell Brinson, age 73, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away April 28, 2022.He was predeceased by parents, Andrew and Lula Brinson. He is survived by his wife, Janice; beloved son, Adam; sisters, Evelyn, Edna and Phyllis; and brother, Bobby. Andrew retired from Alcoa in 2006. A service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made...

Albert James Herrick, age 97, of Emporia, Virginia, went on to be with the Lord on April 15, 2022.He was the husband of the late Thelma Herrick, and the late Lucy Maude Harper Herrick of Emporia. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Herrick (Connie) and his grandson, Allan Dalby. He is survived by three children, Olin...

Ellen Ruth Clay Maxey, age 63, of Chester, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022.Born and raised in Alberta, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Wilson and Lucy Clary Clay. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Clay. Ellen was a graduate of Brunswick County High School and Southside Virginia Community College. She loved...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline A. (Jackie Jayne) Ross. She was called home in the early hours of April 12 at the age of 64 after a long illness.Jacqueline is predeceased by her father, Mr. Thomas J. Ross. She is survived by her mother, Allene Ross of Florida and by Mrs. Sara Brauer...

Douglas McArthur Tomlin, age 79, of McKenney, VA, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.Born and raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Nettie Pearl and Jesse St. James Tomlin. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laurie Cline; six brothers, J.C., Bubba, Carl, Rennie, Oscar, and Stan; and his former wife, Judy, mother of...

Barbara Ann Elliott Brockwell passed away at her home with her children by her side at the age of 87 on March 25, 2022.She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Brockwell; her parents, Luther and Kathryn Elliott; and her brother, Sonny Elliott. Barbara Ann is survived by four children, Mike (Debbie) Brockwell, Ronnie (Deborah) Brockwell, Lynn (Cathy) Brockwell...

Robert Scott Pennell, age 55, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022.Born at Fort Eustis, VA, he was the son of the late James Monroe Pennell and Hazel Willingham Pennell. He was also preceded in death by four of his siblings, Rodney Pennell, Randy Pennell, Paul Teal, and Betty Daugherty. Scott had endless knowledge when it came to...

Florence H. Weidman died on March 15, 2022 at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband James Weidmanand eldest son Chuck Weidman. She is survived by three children, Ronnie Weidman, John Weidman and Lynn Cohen; 11 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022, at...

Roy Brodnax Wright, age 83, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away March 18, 2022. He is the son of the late Thomas Jones Wright and Alma Hawkins Wrightand is preceded in death by a brother, M.C. Wright; and two sisters, Jane Parrott and Lucille Lynch. He is survived by his wife, Sue Parrish Wright; his daughter, Alicia Wright Short and husband...

Ida Sims Braswell Babb, age 92, of South Brunswick, VA, went to be with her Lord on March 10, 2022.Ida was the daughter of the late Ellen and Richard Braswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allison Coolidge Babb; daughter, Sheila Babb Martin; and sons, Ronnie James Babb and Richard Allison Babb. A hard-working woman, Ida loved...

Wayne Carlton Link, March 11, 1950 – March 2, 2022. A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, Wayne Carlton Link, 71, of Freeman passed away peacefully on March 2, 2022 at his home.He was preceded in death by his father, William Carlton Link. Survivors include his wife, Terri; stepsons, Heath and Brian; sons, Chris and Jonathan; his mother, Estelle Link; twin...

Ella Mae Buckner Connell, age 86, of South Brunswick, Virginia passed away March 1, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Wilbur and Sadie Buckner.She is preceded in death by her son, William C. “Carl” Connell, Jr.; two brothers, William and Gilbert Buckner; her twin sister, Elsie B. Clary and sisters, Marie Gordon and Frances Pearson. She is survived...