Obituaries

Pamela Henderson Brown, recently of Meredithville, Virginia, passed from this life to join a heavenly choir on March 9, 2020. at the age of 85. She was born in New York City to Boyd and Margaret Henderson, who both preceded her. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate in Latin from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, class of 1956. Pamela was a...

Defoy Conley Simpson, 81, of Warfield, VA departed this earthly life at his home on March 4th, 2020. He was born December 1, 1938 and raised in Charlotte, NC. Defoy was an only child of the late Dewitt and Mildred Simpson. After graduation from Harding High School, he enlisted in the US Navy and married Frieda Shore, June 1957, they...

Martha Earline Bowen Matthews, age 91, of Lawrenceville, Va. passed away March 3, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Curtis and Martha Bowen and is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas William Matthews, Sr. of 67 years; and her daughter, Linda Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Egeland and husband Ray; her son, Thomas William...

Mary Elizabeth Conner Hobbs, age 88, of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. Born in Brunswick, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John H. Conner and Mary Prickard. She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Randolph “Randy” Hobbs, Jr. She was best known for her generosity, strong will, and love of pets. She...

Eugene Barron Garner, Virginia State Police Master Trooper Retired after 39 years of service. Of Henrico, NC passed away on February 24, 2020 at his home. He is preceded in death by his son (David) and daughter (Lisa). He is survived by his wife Rose, Grand Children, Jeremy & Parisa Morris, Gray Garner, Dustin Garner, Jesse and Vada White, Great...

Linda Jay Taylor Elliott, 79, of Ebony, Virginia, died Tuesday, February 25, after a long illness, at home peacefully with her family. She is the daughter of the late John Garland and Eunice Taylor of Ebony. Ms. Elliott is preceded in death by two brothers, John Garland Taylor Jr. of Lawrenceville, Virginia, and Thomas Anderson Taylor (Sandi Taylor) of Freeman,...

Diane “Totsie” Elizabeth Carroll, age 73, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Margaret S. and Joseph D. Holmes, and was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Gregory Barricks and a grandchild, Shaya Janae Bailey. She is survived by her children, Lori Barricks Blalock (Perry)...

Frances Lawrence Wilkerson, age 93, of Valentines, VA passed away February 12, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Clarence and Maude Lawrence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rial Edward Wilkerson; four sisters and one brother. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Hargrave and husband Barry of Littleton, N.C. and Brenda Rogers of Valentines, VA;...

Dewayne Charles Misner, age 59, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 6, 2020. He is missed and loved very much by all who knew him. In the words of his family he was the greatest Husband, Dad, Grandfather, and Brother, and we love him very much, Forever and Ever and Always. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Elaine Misner;...

Bobby N. Powell, age 72, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Freeman, Va. passed away January 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel L. and Ellen M. Powell; and all of his siblings. He is survived by his wife, Laura Powell; daughter, Brandy Doyle (Geoffrey); stepson, Adam Meador (Lisa); four grandchildren, Adam Meador, Aubrey, Maeve and Samuel...

Archer B. Clary, age 94, of Gasburg, VA passed away January 21, 2020. A.B. was a WWII Army Veteran and received the Purple Heart Award. He was a lifelong member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church. A.B. is preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Shoop. He is survived by his wife, Lenora “Polly” Bowen Clary; his children, Tommy Clary...

Gloria Jean Baird, age 71, of Dolphin, VA passed away January 18, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert A. Moore. She is survived by her mother, Lucille Moore; her significant other, Thomas Burton; her children, Marsha Whitby and husband Kevin and R. David Baird and wife Donna; her grandchildren, Ryan Baird and wife Brianna, Zachary Johnson...

Jean Wright McCarter, age 77, of Valentines, VA passed away January 8, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Elwood McCarter, III; and niece, Madisen Wright and sister in law, Peggy McCarter Johnson. Jean is survived by her sisters, Lucille Wright of Norridge, Illinois, and Patricia Teske of Maple Grove, Minnesota; her brother Robert Wright and his...

THOMAS Mary Alice Ellington Thomas, age 84, of Lawrenceville, VA went to be with her Lord on January 5, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Lilla Ellington of South Hill, and is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Eugene Thomas. A graduate of Longwood College, Mary Alice married her high school sweetheart Gene before they...

Franklin Thomas Bowen, age 81, of Meredithville, VA passed away January 5, 2020. He is the son of the late Gilbert and Nellie Bowen. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Peggy M. Bowen; his brother, Trumen W. Bowen; his nieces and nephews, Kristie Bowen Tanner, Trumen W. Bowen, Jr., Linda Elliott and Ronnie Bowen; and caregivers,...

Marjorie Clarke Ellis, widow of Francis M. Ellis, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, formerly of Lawrenceville, VA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. She was 94 years old, born to the union of the late Walter and Adna Mitchell Clarke. Marjorie was a former store clerk for Peebles Department Store and member of Camargo Methodist Church. She is preceded in death...

Aubrey Lee Moseley, age 94, of Danville, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away December 31, 2019. He was retired from Sadler Brothers Oil Company. He is the son of the late Jordan and Della Moseley and is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Thelma Utley Moseley; his brothers, Willie, Dick and Lewis; and his sisters, Nellie, Bessie and Pearlie. He...

Ricky “Heavy” Noblin, age 60, of Gasburg, VA passed away December 24, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Logan Finch. He is survived by his parents, Sterling and Edna Noblin; his children, Angel Noblin, Robert Finch and Mark Finch; his sisters, Sandy Noblin and Loretta Daniel; his brothers, Sterling “Tootsie” Noblin and Danny Noblin; and grandchildren, nieces...

Helen Dean Martin Myrick, age 89, of La Crosse, VA passed away December 21, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Ann Martin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Raymond Myrick, Sr. and two sons, Walter Raymond Myrick, Jr. and William Myrick. She is survived by her daughters, Rosa Lee Shaw and Brenda...

Walter Hall, 92, of Freeman, VA, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 16, 2019, while in comfort care at Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, VA. Born Walter Miles Hall in Momeyer, NC, to Walter Elijah Hall and Rhada Good Bass Hall on November 28, 1927, he grew up in Louisburg, NC, where he was known to friends...