Obituaries

*The celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Smyrna Baptist Church, 18971 Carson Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841.* Brian Gene Miller, age 49, a lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, VA, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Miller. An avid outdoorsman, Brian loved to hunt and fish,...

Carolyn Jamerson Brown, age 73, of Freeman, VA, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Jamerson and Mary Elizabeth Morgan Jamerson; her husband, Norman John Brown, Jr.; and a brother, James Thomas Jamerson, Jr. She is survived by a son, Thomas “Larry” Walker and companion, Star Jones; a daughter, Angela Shumate and...

Peter Crandall Ward passed away on August 31, 2021 after a six-year battle with leukemia and COPD.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Harry Cameron Ward, II, of Yardley, PA, and his brother and sister-in-law, Harry Cameron Ward, III (Ret., U.S. Navy) and Ruth Tease Ward, of Norfolk, VA. He is survived by his wife of 52...

Richard Earle Pernell, Sr., age 75, of Brodnax, VA, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021.Born in Roanoke Rapids, NC, he was the son of the late Horace Wilson Pernell and Audrey Cordon Clarke Pernell. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Solomon and Sandra Pernell. Mr. Pernell loved to fish and would go every time he got...

Raymond Sherwood “Woody” Daniel, Jr., age 53, a resident of Alberta, VA, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home.He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Sherwood Daniel, Sr. and Ann Hill Daniel. Woody was employed at Iluka Resources for 16 years. He was a life member and Past Chief of Alberta Volunteer Fire Department. He was...

Teresa Smith Yeatts, age 60, a resident of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Valentine Smith and Florence Jane Riegel Smith, and her husband, Glenn D. Yeatts. Teresa worked as a geriatric nurse and was very devoted to her patients. She will be remembered by her family as a loving...

Joseph Grady Washburn, age 32, a lifelong resident of Brunswick County, VA, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.Grady was a graduate of Brunswick Academy, Southside Virginia Community College, and was employed at Boar’s Head Provision Company. He was a talented baseball player and an avid outdoorsman. He loved animals and fishing, but most of all he was crazy about his...

At 10:35 PM on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the age of 62, Fran’s journey ended here on Earth and she walked through the pearly gates to take her place amongst the Angels.Her loving daughter, Dana Coppola, was her caregiver and has been by her side since this journey began. She was surrounded by family & friends as she entered...

Joyce Inez Echols Loftis, age 90, a resident of N. Dinwiddie, VA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.Born in Ford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Washington and Bernice Meredith Echols. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Loftis, and a son, Billy Lee Loftis. Joyce worked at Allied...

Eric Lee Williams, Sr., age 38, passed away August 14, 2021.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Raymond Myrick, Sr. and Helen Myrick, and Elsie Williams, and his uncles, Walter Raymond Myrick, Jr. and William Myrick. Eric is survived by his spouse, Vividiana M. Williams; his children, Eric Jr., Donovan, and Alexander Williams; his parents, Brenda Wise and...

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...