Obituaries

Lyn Burton “Dink” Slaughter, age 70, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood Andrew and Bettie Virginia Carpenter Slaughter, and a sister, Jeanette O. Tyler. He is survived by his children, Brandon Lyn Slaughter and Lynsey Slaughter Brubaker (Chad); a grandson, Stephen Chase Brubaker; his devoted partner, Barbara E....

Mary Alice Elder, age 78, of Chester, VA, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Preston and Catherine Harris Mayton. She was also preceded in death by a son, PFC Joe Elder, a grandson, Timmy Outlaw, Jr., two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her children, Angela...

Dorothy Ruth Seward Blanton, “Dottie”, passed away at CMH-VCU Healthcenter on Sunday May 31, 2020. She is survived by her husband Ronnie Blanton, Sr.; her three children, Sherry White, Ronnie Blanton, Jr. and Paul (Lena) Blanton; six grandchildren, Brittany (Jeremy) Easter, Tyler Blanton, Tavaria Blanton, Tristian Blanton, Kaley Blanton and Ronnie Blanton; one great granddaughter, Paris Alston; three siblings, Nancy...

Scott Coleman Epperson, age 66, of Mechanicsville, VA, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Winston and Ann Coleman Epperson. Survivors include a brother, Ray Henley Epperson (Ruth); a sister, Sylvia Epperson Edwards; a niece, Karen Epperson Jones (Chris); a nephew, Andy Scott Epperson (Angie); great-nieces and nephews, Krissy, Kassy, Colton, Paislee,...

Douglas Reed Pond, age 70, of Chesapeake, VA and formerly of Lawrenceville, VA passed away April 28, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Church Pond. He is survived by his mother, Joy Holman Pond; his loving wife, Sharon Comer Pond; his two children, Christopher Douglas Pond and wife Michelle and Laura Pond Lujan and husband David;...

Blanche Grammar Walker, age 76, of South Hill, VA, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born in Sussex County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Linwood E. and Gertrude Walden Grammar. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Selden Walker, a son, Wesley Krenicky, Jr., a brother, Glenn Grammar, and a sister, Sonya Seymour. Blanche retired...

Miles Thomas Clarke, age 66, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. Born in Halifax County, NC, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy Clary Clarke. He was an avid horse racing fan and enjoyed working in the Produce Department at Food Lion. Mr. Clarke is survived by his wife, Barbara Aycock Clarke; children, Jennifer...

Michael David Kelly, age 59, of Chesterfield, VA, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 after battling Covid-19. Mike was born in Germany into a military family and spent most of his early life in Michigan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 18 years, most of which was as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He retired at Fort Lee,...

Shirley Ann Writtenberry Doyle, age 80, of Lawrenceville, VA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Louise Writtenberry and is preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Writtenberry. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Wesley Dewitt Doyle; her children, Timothy Doyle, Sherry...

Michael Gregory Barricks, age 28, of Matoaca, VA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 6th, 2020. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of Stanley M. Barricks and Charlene D. Barricks. He is survived by his parents; his sister, V. Madison Estes (Brandon); his brother, Cody W. Barricks (Meghan); Nephews, Braxton and Carter, and Niece Elizabeth; Grandparents, Buddy Barricks, Faye...

Charles “Chuck” Victor Omick, 75, of Lawrenceville, Va., departed this life on April 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Felicia; son Charlie; and son and daughter-in-law Joey and Lara. Funeral arrangements will be decided at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please donate to VCU Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 843042, Richmond, VA 23284 or Cathedral of...

JaVerne Threatte McPeters was born on October 15, 1950. She attended Cheraw (SC) public schools where she was known as a spirited and competitive basketball player. She later graduated from Francis Marion University receiving Cum Laude honors with a degree in English. JaVerne was known for her quick wit and sense of humor that either got her into trouble, or...

Nellie Bowen Roberts, age 99, of Alberta, VA passed away March 28, 2020. Nellie was born in Greensville County, VA to the late Joseph and Daisy Bowen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Landon Roberts. She is survived by a son, Wayne Roberts; a daughter, Carolyn Knoedler; two grandsons, Landon and Patrick Roberts; and five great grandchildren....

Thomas James Varner, Jr., age 64, of Dolphin, VA passed away March 26, 2020. He is the son of the late Thomas and Rachel Varner. He is survived by his wife, Lois Finch Varner; his step-mother, Diane Varner of Acworth, GA; his sister, Marie Varner of Murraysville, GA; and numerous friends and family. A memorial service will be held at...

The family of Melvin Neal Jones, Sr. “Billy”, age 86, of Chase City, VA, would like to share the sad news of his passing on March 24, 2020. He is the son of the late Lester and Belle Jones. He is preceded in death by his brother, James Jones and his sister Lilly Eudailey. He leaves behind his loving family,...

William Thomas Ball, age 85, of Dolphin, VA passed away March 22, 2020. He is the son of the late George and Ruth Ball. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Jackson Ball; their children, Anthony Thomas Ball and wife Margaret, Kenny Wade Ball and wife Sue and Marty Ball Payne and husband Jimmy; his grandchildren, Jamie Ball, Cody Ball,...

KING Harley LeAnn King, age 19, of Ebony, VA passed away March 17, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Shonda Stansbury. She is survived by her father and step-mother, John Wayne and Jessica Salmon King; her grandparents, Cliff and Sue King; her grandfather, Jack Stansbury; her grandmothers, Lucy Thomas and Gloria Bedgood; and her siblings, Brianna King...

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...