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Melissa Anne Mitchell
Jan 28, 2025
Melissa Anne Mitchell, age 55, of Richmond, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Mitchell.
Melissa is survived by her niece, Katherine Ulrich; sisters, Rebecca Spence (Allen) and Heather Mitchell; and her mother, Pamela Mitchell.
She was a lover of music, attending concerts, and traveling. She had a special bond with her niece, Katie,...
Charles Lindburgh Braswell
Jan 28, 2025
Charles Lindburgh Braswell, age 94, a lifelong resident of Gasburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gracie and Chester Braswell, and a sister, Mary Cecil Hartsell.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Belle Wilkinson Jones Braswell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Braswell proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Linwood Moss Hayes
Jan 25, 2025
Linwood Moss Hayes, age 92, of DeWitt, VA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 25, 2025. Born on May 18, 1932 in McKenney, VA to the late Hugh Feild Hayes and Abbie Emerson Hayes. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Rachel Stegall Hayes.
He was a member of Central...
Nancy Joyner Gauldin
Jan 25, 2025
Nancy Joyner Gauldin, age 78, formerly of Warfield, VA, passed away peacefully at her home in Glen Allen on January 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 30 years, Marshall Wade Gauldin; her parents, Percy Clyde Joyner and Pearl Jarratt Joyner; and her siblings, Dempsey Joyner and Frances Draper. Nancy graduated from Southampton High School...
Johnie M. Carpenter
Jan 22, 2025
Johnie M. Carpenter, age 93, a longtime resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Born and raised in Triplet, VA, he was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School, then went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a hairstylist for most of his life and was the first unisex hairstylist in...
Billy Joe Butler
Jan 21, 2025
Billy Joe Butler, age 65, of Freeman, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Butler. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Koonce.
Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Holly Mae Joyner; six children, Justin Butler, Brandon Butler, Jesse Butler (Kristina), John Raynard, Alley...
Ronald Lee Driggers
Jan 20, 2025
Ronald Lee Driggers, age 69, a resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Ronnie Driggers, Tommy Driggers, and Brian Driggers; a sister, Roxanna Calhoun; a brother, Benny Thomas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
May he rest in peace.
Hattie Lewis House
Jan 12, 2025
Hattie Lewis House, 87, of Virginia Beach passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 12, 2025. Other than for a brief time, she lived in the Chic's Beach section of Virginia Beach for over 60 years, where she amassed a large extended family that came in the form of neighbors and fellow members of her church, Bayside Baptist....
Benjamin Douglas Winn
Jan 7, 2025
Benjamin Douglas Winn, age 83, of Alberta, VA passed away at his home on January 7, 2025 after a long battle with cancer and complications. A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Saunders Winn and Lelia Jackson Haizlip Winn. Douglas was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Alberta Ruritan Club, Sons of...
Christine Mathias
Jan 5, 2025
Due to the weather forecast for Friday night/Saturday morning, the funeral service has been rescheduled.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Reedy Creek Baptist Church.
Christine Powell Lewis Holzbach Mathias, daughter of Moses Powell, Sr. and Sallie Ingram Powell, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands,...
William Gerald Massengill
Jan 1, 2025
William Gerald Massengill, a distinguished leader in law enforcement, public safety, and community service, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else. Born on September 27, 1942, in Four Oaks, North Carolina, Gerald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. While his remarkable career as a public servant...
Peggy Nichols Allen
Dec 26, 2024
Peggy Nichols Allen, age 78, of Disputanta, VA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Lambert and her father, Edward Nichols. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dennis Wayne Allen; a daughter, Morgan A. Ingram and husband, Joshua S. Ingram; and a granddaughter, Rigsby Anne Ingram.
Peggy retired from Philip Morris...
Larry Wayne Hammer
Dec 24, 2024
Larry Wayne Hammer
1937-2024
Larry Wayne was born September 22. 1937 in Mt. Vernon, MO and passed away on December 24, 2024 at Lawrenceville Rehabilitation and Health, after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ones and Margaret Hammer, his brother, Jerry Hammer, and his second wife, Helen.
Larry grew up mostly in Amelia County, where his father ran...
Gloria Wright Thomas
Dec 23, 2024
Gloria Wright Thomas, age 87, passed away peacefully at her Henrico County, VA home under hospice care on December 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Monroe Wright and Louise Bowen Wright. She is survived by her brother, Van Wright and her four children, Marvin Thomas Jr. (Suzy), Wanda King (Mark), Libby Clary (Micky), and Renee Thomas....
Nora Bartlett
Dec 12, 2024
Nora Bartlett, age 72, a resident of Chesterfield County, VA, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Mrs. Bartlett lived most of her life in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph “Red” Stoute and Gertie Meyers Stoute; her husband, Thomas Lee Bartlett; and a granddaughter, Brittany Foy.
Nora enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and making clothing for her family. She...
Else Breitstadt Knott
Dec 5, 2024
Else Breitstadt Knott, beloved mother, wife, and hummingbird whisperer, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born in Grossen Buseck, Germany, Else fell for a handsome G.I. named William C. Knott in 1960. She arrived in America in March 1961 and three months later, they married. She managed to keep him in line for 59 years until his passing...
David Andrew Comer
Dec 3, 2024
David Andrew Comer, age 75, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 while surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton David and Virginia Griffin Comer, as well as all of his siblings.
David devoted much of his life to serving his community through the fire department...
Robert J. Writtenberry
Dec 2, 2024
Robert J. Writtenberry, age 83, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Writtenberry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Louise Weaver Writtenberry; his wife, Hazel Lee Writtenberry; a brother, Charlie Writtenberry; and a sister, Shirley Doyle.
Mr. Writtenberry, better known as “Lightnin” retired from VDOT after 28 years of service. He was...
Joseph Nelson Mayton, Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Joseph Nelson Mayton, Jr. “Joe,” passed away on November 23, 2024. He was born January 23, 1951 and was a resident of Dinwiddie County.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Nelson Mayton Sr. “Nelson,” his mother, Margie Rinker Mayton, his sister, Nancy Mayton Fisher, and his niece, Shannon Gill Sink.
He is survived by his son, Nelson Mayton (Amanda...
Michael Carl Williams
Nov 22, 2024
Michael Carl Williams, age 69, of Church Road, VA, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1954 in Petersburg, VA.
Mike’s childhood was spent in Loudoun County, VA where he excelled in baseball as a catcher. Upon moving back to Dinwiddie County, Mike worked with various family members to learn the store business. He would eventually...
