Obituaries

Ellen Jean Lucy Gibson, age 82, of Dolphin, VA passed away June 6, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harman Gibson. She is survived by her children, David S. Gibson of Gasburg, Janet G. Glisson of Richmond and Jon W. Gibson and wife Kim of Midlothian; her grandchildren, Joanne Gibson, Wes Glisson, Woody Glisson, Meridyth Poe,...

George Washington Powell, age 85, of Gasburg, VA passed away May 25, 2018. He is the son of the late William Irving and Lucy Clary Powell and is preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Irma Wall Powell; two sons, David Powell and wife Debra and Tim Powell and wife Donna; five...

Carolyn Elliott Adcock Harris, 71, of N. Chesterfield, answered the call from Jesus on May 15, 2018 in the arms of her loving daughter after days being surrounded by all her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin J. and Agnes Neal Adcock; her brother, Irvin J. Adcock Jr. (Irby) and his twin sister, Rose (as an...

Gertrude Daniel Edmonds, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Va. passed away May 21, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bernard Edmonds and her son, Ronnie Edmonds. She is survived by three children, J.B. Edmonds, Jr. and wife Sandra, Edward Earl Edmonds and wife Linda and Peggy Cale and husband Blake; her daughter-in-law, Diane Edmonds; her grandchildren, Kevin...

Sharon A. King, age 58, of Rawlings, VA passed away May 14, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father, James Edward King. She is survived by her mother, Ann Wilson King; her two brothers, Wade W. King and James Delford King; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16,...

Nora Edwards Wright, age 74, of White Plains, VA, passed away April 27, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Edward Wright; a son, William Bryant Wright and wife Kay; a daughter, Torie L. Turner, and husband Leonard; two grandchildren, William Howard Wright and Katie Lynne Wright; a special employee and friend of 42 years, Bo...

Virginia Peggy Williams Malone, age 83, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away April, 25, 2018. She was the widow of Al Malone and the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Bennett Williams. She is survived by her son, Tony Lee Malone and wife, Anita; sister, Mary (Becky) Baggett; brother, Marvin Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service...

Raymond Holmes Kemp, age 80, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away April 22, 2018. Mr. Kemp was the retired owner and operator of Kemp Trucking, Inc. and a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Amy Price Kemp; three children, Rhonda Alexander and husband, Marlon, Ray Kemp, and Eddie Kemp; grandchildren, Jaidan M. Alexander, London Reid, Tonya Reid,...

Benjamin “Ben” T. Vincent, 61, of Heaters, WV left this earth to be with the Lord on April 4, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV following a brief but heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the CEO of Braxton County Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, WV. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Healthcare Executives. Ben...

Henry Wendell Roehrich, age 90, formerly of Lawrenceville, VA passed away peacefully at his residence in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Born April 3, 1927 in Boonton, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry Roehrich and Johanna (Straub) Roehrich. Henry was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia, their son, Robert E. Roehrich, and a...

Mike Lupshu, Jr., age 97, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ruby E. Lupshu, daughter, Teresa M. Lupshu, both of the home, and a grandson, Nicholas "Nick" Lupshu of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at...

Alice Faye Clary Writtenberry, 72, of Gasburg, VA, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. She retired from Dixon Dress Factory in Alberta, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Benjamin Clary and Alice Newman Jones Clary. Mrs. Writtenberry is survived by her husband, Jesse Eugene Writtenberry, sister-in-law, Beryl J. Clary, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral...

Charles Southall Jones, age 99, of Rawlings, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He is a World War II Army Veteran and retired from Reynolds Metal Company and farming. He was predeceased by his daughter, Carolyn Rose Winn. He is survived by his wife, Ola E. Jones; daughter, Dianne Jones Horne of Alberta, VA; son, Neil S. Jones of...

Susan Redford Blocher, age 69, of Little River, S.C., passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. She retired from the Chesterfield County Planning Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Pleasant and Evelyn Malone Redford and a sister, Claudette R. Ragland. Susan is survived by her husband, Paul H. Blocher; two brothers, Wesley “Ricky” Redford, Jr. of Cartersville,...

William Charles Scully, age 79, of Lawrenceville, Virginia passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. He loved his grandchildren and he loved the Catholic Church. This picture was taken during grandparent's day at St. Joseph Catholic School. He enjoyed coming to the events at the school and the atmosphere. In lieu of flowers or cards, memorial contributions in William's memory may...

Katie Bennett Conner, age 79, of Lawrenceville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born July 9, 1938 to the late Robin “Buck” Thomas Bennett and the late Sophie Conner Bennett. She retired from J.P. Stevenson after 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther “Push” Morris Conner. Katie is survived by three sisters, JoAnn...

Dennis Ray Clary, age 67, of South Hill, VA passed away February 19, 2018. Dennis was a tobacco farmer who loved everything about farming. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Atwell Clary. He is survived by his wife, Gay Lucy Clary; his children, Candice Rae Griffin, Dennis Bryan Clary and Virginia Brooke Clary; his granddaughters, Hayley, Gabbi...

Robin Bidgood Myrick, age 70, of Lake Gaston, N.C., passed away February 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Bidgood and her beloved mother Sadie Bidgood. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Myrick; daughters Robinette Wilson (Richard) and Dianna Drake (Scott); stepson, Kenneth Myrick, Jr., (Jenn); sister, Mary Ann Hamilton (Paul); grandsons, Grayson Marshall and...

Jack Reagan Leininger, age 87, of La Crosse, VA passed away February 11, 2018. He is the son of the late Earel and Madge Leininger and is preceded in death by his son, Jeff Leininger and his brother, Steve Leininger. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Leininger; his daughter, Julie Leininger Bozarth and husband, Ron; his grandchildren, Jeremy...

Shirley Clary Clary, age 72, of Lawrenceville, VA passed away February 12, 2018. She was a retired registered nurse at Greensville Memorial Hospital having worked there for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Lillian W Clary; sister Sadie C Thomas; twin brother Shelton Ronald Clary; brother Roland W Clary, Sr; half-sisters, Mae...