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George Thomas Jackson
Feb 5, 2024
George Thomas “Tommy” Jackson, 83 years of age, passed away at his home on February 5, 2024 with his wife beside him. Tommy was born on January 9, 1941. He was preceded in death by Bobby (Joyce) Jackson (brother), Stanley Jackson (brother) and Mitchell Moseley (son-in-law). His survivors include Sylvia (wife of 61 years), Scott (Dawn) (son), Cynthia Moseley (daughter),...
Susan Moore Watson
Jan 28, 2024
Susan Moore Watson, age 76, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Blanche Moore, her husband Dennis Wayne Watson, and a grandson, Troy Smith.
She is survived by her son, Michael Watson; grandchildren, Chris and Amber, six great-grandchildren; a sister, Rebecca Yonker, as well as nieces, nephews, and all...
James Edward Johnson
Jan 22, 2024
James Edward “Ed” Johnson, age 80, a resident of Prince George, Virginia, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. Ed was born on December 31, 1943. He was the only son of the late James A. Johnson (KIA in WWII Pacific Theater) and Estelle Spain Crumpler; and stepfather Ashley Crumpler. Also preceded in death by former wife and devoted friend, Billy Sheely...
Ruby Mae Powell
Jan 19, 2024
Ruby Mae Powell, age 78, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Snead Brown and Bulah Wray Brown; her husband, Clarence Everett Powell, Sr. She is survived by her children, Clarence E. Powell, Jr. (LaVerne), Bobby “Dino” Powell (Nina Ann), and Wanda Jean Williams, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; sisters,...
Sterling Alexander Noblin, Sr.
Jan 17, 2024
Sterling Noblin Sr., 87, passed away at home with wife, Son, Daughter and granddaughter by his side early morning 1/17/24.
Sterling Noblin was a hard-working, tobacco farmer most of his life. Sterling could raise anything from the dirt. If it was a plant or seed, Sterling could grow it. He spent years in Lunenburg county farming until he semi-retired...
Marion Wilson Peebles
Jan 16, 2024
Marion Wilson Peebles, 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, after a brief hospitalization. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann, his son, Gary, and his wife, Mary, his parents Lemuel and Mary Peebles, and seven brothers and sisters. Marion is survived by his son Robert Peebles and his wife Pamela, his daughter Mary Ann Crowder...
June Love Harris
Jan 14, 2024
Heaven gained a Super special angel Sunday, January 14, 2024 when June Love Davis Harris “Nana”, age 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Davis and Evelyn Jackson Davis, her husband, Robert “Bob” W. Harris, and all of her siblings. To know her was to love...
Allen Stephen Kidd
Jan 13, 2024
Allen Stephen Kidd was born on February 16, 1982, in Richmond, Virginia. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, Virginia. Allen was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 2000. Later in life he decided to further his education at Southside Virginia Community College, earning his Associates Degree...
Robert Aubrey Wesson, Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
Robert A. Wesson, Jr., age 83, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. A son of the late Robert A. Wesson, Sr. and Helen Darden Wesson, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Wray Wesson; son-in-law, Dwayne Hite; a granddaughter, Leah Brooke Comly and a sister, Geraldine Wells.
Mr. Wesson was...
Thomas Dwight Clary
Jan 13, 2024
Thomas Dwight Clary, age 76, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. A lifelong resident of Lawrenceville, he was the son of the late Erby and Marion Clary.
Thomas was an avid outdoorsman for most of his life and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a carpenter by trade and worked on many homes in the area.
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George Bolling Shell
Jan 11, 2024
George Bolling Shell, age 74, of White Plains, Virginia, passed away January 11, 2024. He is the son of the late William Russell Shell and Dorothy Lynch Shell. He is survived by his wife Nancy Shell; his sister, Bonnie S. Baird; his daughter Juanita Kidd and husband Bobby; his son Joey Shell and wife Kim; his children by love Kay...
Mabel Ferguson Williams
Jan 10, 2024
Mabel Ferguson Williams, age 83, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sadie Ferguson; her husband, James Monroe Williams, and her son, Scott Monroe Williams.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, two grandsons, a brother, a niece, and a special friend, Sharon Stinson.
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Sharon Ela Lewis
Jan 10, 2024
Sharon Ela Lewis, age 81, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Born and raised in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline Westbury Leadbetter. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ralph W. Lewis, Jr.; a son, James Long, Sr.; two grandsons, Steven Ray Blythe and Dustin...
Cathy Faye Oakley Trexler
Jan 8, 2024
Cathy Faye Oakley Trexler, age 71, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. Oakley and Barbara Stables Oakley.
She is survived by her sons, Roy Allen Trexler, III and Raymond Todd Trexler; grandchildren, Nicole Dawn Cosman, Alexander Ray Trexler, Roy Allen Trexler,...
Cynthia Dale Jones
Jan 7, 2024
Cynthia Dale Jones, “Cindy,” aged 69, of Barbara Lane, Richmond, VA died Sunday, 07 January 2024. Funeral services will be held at Ginter Park United Methodist Church, 1010 W Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 on Wednesday, 10 January, 2024, at 2:30 PM. Visitation will take place in the same location for one hour before the funeral service, beginning at 1:30...
Sara Anne Turner
Jan 6, 2024
Sara Anne Turner, age 31, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.
Sara will be remembered as a beloved daughter, and a loving mother.
She is survived by her children, Angela Abronski (age12), Caroline Raffield (age 4), and Dawson Raffield (age 3); her father, George W. Turner, Sr. (Tonya); her mother, Mary Ann Allwine (David); her...
Earnest Lee Oliver
Jan 4, 2024
Earnest Lee Oliver, age 57, of Prince George, VA, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Lee will be remembered as a kind and friendly person who never met a stranger, and was a loving son.
He is survived by his mother Norma H. Juarez (Carmelo); a brother, Thad Oliver; a devoted aunt, Tina Johnson; cousins, Michael Walton and...
William Gaines Barkley
Dec 30, 2023
William “Bill” Gaines Barkley, age 70, a resident of Richmond, VA, formerly of Lawrenceville, VA, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023.
Bill, son of the late Raymond Rawlings and Allene Gaines Barkley, was born in Richmond, VA on May 22, 1953 and raised in Lawrenceville, VA. As a youth, Bill worked in his parents’ hardware store, Sledge...
Joseph Dossie Barkley, II
Dec 28, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Dossie Barkley, II, age 77, a resident of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Lawrenceville, VA and Halifax, VA, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Joe, son of the late Joseph Byrd and Mary “Snooze” Elmore Barkley, was born in Richmond, VA and raised in Lawrenceville, VA. After graduation from Brunswick High School in 1964, he earned a...
Joyce Toth Bennett
Dec 26, 2023
Joyce Irene Toth Bennett, age 81, of Alberta, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Joyce was raised in the Varina area, the daughter of the late Roger and Louise Throckmorton Toth. She was also preceded in death by a son, Billy Bennett, and a brother, Roger Toth.
Joyce worked alongside her husband, Billy, for many years in their...
