Obituaries

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...

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...