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Deborah Harrison Gibson
Aug 18, 2024
Deborah Harrison Gibson, age 70, of Dolphin, VA, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Dolphin, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Oliver Harrison and Fannie Belle Woodruff Harrison. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Edward Harrison.
Affectionately known as “Yah Yah,” Mrs. Gibson was known as a people person who loved...
James Ronald Eastwood
Aug 18, 2024
James Ronald Eastwood, age 75, of Lawrenceville, VA, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, he was the son of the late Ben James Eastwood and Gracie Moore Eastwood.
Ronnie was a founding and lifetime member of Greentown Hunt Club. He was the former owner and operator of Eastwood Food Mart for 12 years. Prior to that,...
Thelma Laffoon Daniel
Aug 16, 2024
Thelma Laffoon Daniel, age 93, of Alberta, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 while surrounded by her family.
A lifelong resident of Brunswick County, she was the daughter of the late Alonza Wilkins and Carrie Rawlings Laffoon. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles C. Daniel; son-in-law, Leonard F. “Derick” Thomas, Jr.;...
Donna Mann McFarland
Aug 16, 2024
Donna Mann McFarland, born July 15, 1949, passed peacefully at home on August 16, 2024, with family by her side. She was born and raised in Dinwiddie, Virginia.
Preceded in death by father Donald Jefferson Mann, mother Rose Marie Mann, husband Robert McFarland III, and granddaughter Kamron McFarland.
She is survived by daughters Mindy (Doug) Stell, Kieland (David) Clay, Brandy (Kevin) Ramsey,...
Bernice Ellis Nunnally
Aug 9, 2024
Bernice Ellis Nunnally, age 89, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence.
Born and raised in DeWitt, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert William and Margaret Spain Ellis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, George “Gee” Nunnally, Sr., a brother, George “Buck” Ellis, a sister, Lois E....
Jerry Vaiden Wright
Aug 3, 2024
Jerry Vaiden Wright, age 83, of Brodnax, VA passed away August 3, 2024. He is the son of the late Everage and Elizabeth Wright. Jerry lived a long-fulfilled life. He was a lifetime member of James Square Baptist Church. He loved “Pepsi-Cola”, hunting, gardening and watching any “Ball game” EXCEPT for when the Yankees played. He loved to share his...
Willie "Billy" Thompson, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Willie "Billy" Thompson Jr., 78, of DeWitt, VA, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, after a long battle with health issues, leaving a legacy of love and community spirit. He was born and raised in Dinwiddie and lived his entire life in the wonderful community of DeWitt. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Willie, Sr., and...
Baylor Bennett Lindsay
Jul 25, 2024
Baylor Bennett Lindsay, age 21, affectionately known as "Chop," passed away on July 25, 2024, after a lifelong battle with Fanconi Anemia and Fanconi Anemia Neurological Syndrome. He was born on June 4, 2003.
Baylor was a 2022 graduate of Dinwiddie County High School. Despite the many challenges he faced during his life, he maintained his quick wit and sense of...
William Samuel Rainey
Jul 23, 2024
William Samuel “Billy” Rainey, 51, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Wayne Rainey and Cathy Dudley Rainey, and his brother, Richard Wayne “Head” Rainey. He is survived by his sons, Caden Samuel Rainey, Easton Parker Rainey, and Cooper Richard Rainey, their mother, Amy Reese Rainey, his brother, Donald Wayne...
Margaret Toth Lewis
Jul 12, 2024
Margaret Ann Toth Lewis, 90, of Church Road, VA passed away on July 12, 2024 at Dunlop House, Colonial Heights, VA. She was born on August 10, 1933 in Chesterfield, VA and was the daughter of the late George Geza and Margaret Matyiko Toth. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Toth Smith and two brothers, George...
Alton Reese Rawlings
Jul 7, 2024
Alton Reese Rawlings, age 89, of Durham, NC, originally from Petersburg, VA, passed away on July 7, 2024, meeting his Lord and Savior.
Al was the proud owner of Little Pig Barbecue in Petersburg, a restaurant started by his father in 1932. Known for his generous spirit, he provided jobs to many and extended kindness by giving meals to the needy....
Joseph Patrick Westfall, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Joseph Patrick Westfall, Jr., better known as Joe, passed away July 4, 2024. Joe was a longtime resident of Colonial Heights, VA, but was living at the Masonic Home of Virginia.
Born June 4, 1937 in Dinwiddie County, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Westfall, Sr. and Mildred E. Westfall. He was also preceded in death by...
David Randall Brockwell
Jun 25, 2024
David Brockwell
Our gift that was David came into the world August 27, 1963. He is preceded in death by his son Jacob. He is survived by a father that raised an exceptional man, Cliff Brockwell, Sr., a brother that he knew always had his back, Cliff Brockwell Jr and wife Carolyn, his second Mama Shirley Temple, his three sons that...
Wesley Andrew Allen Mayton
Jun 25, 2024
Wesley Andrew Allen Mayton, age 55, of Matoaca, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Wesley Mayton.
Wesley is survived by his two children; his mother, Betty Jane Mayton; a sister, Shawn Hutchinson; his fiancé, Kristine Melton and her two children.
Services will be private.
John Richard Gray
Jun 18, 2024
John Richard Gray, age 80, of Alberta, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel Williams Gray; his sons, Donnie Gray (Terry), John Bob Gray (Rosemary), and Ronnie Gray (Katey); step-children, Cindy Wrenn (Billy) and Ryan Wells (Heidi), 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Baldwin, and a brother, Randy Gray (Susie).
A memorial service will...
Samuel Emmett Bishop, III
Jun 16, 2024
Samuel Emmett “Buddy” Bishop, III, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late Sam and Sue Bishop.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Jeanette Cohn Bishop; daughter, Amy J. Doucette and husband, Jason T. Doucette; daughter, Stephanie E. Bishop and husband, Chris Waugaman; son, Samuel E. Bishop IV and...
Bobby Dale Kidd
Jun 15, 2024
Bobby Dale Kidd was born on April 27, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia. He passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Bobby was a devoted fisherman, hunter, and handyman.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Juanita S. Kidd, two sons, Thomas Ryan Kidd and William Craig Kidd, his furry companion, Mia, his sister, Rebecca Kidd, his...
Maxwell Winn Watkins, Jr.
Jun 10, 2024
Maxwell Winn Watkins, Jr., age 62, of Sutherland, VA, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.
A lifelong resident of Dinwiddie County, he was preceded in death by his father, Maxwell Winn Watkins, Sr.
As a seventh-generation farmer, Maxwell devoted his life to the field of agriculture, serving on numerous committees as a subject matter expert, including Dinwiddie FSA, Appomattox...
John Yulee Richardson, Jr.
Jun 8, 2024
John, a man whose warmth and charisma could turn strangers into friends and make any conversation unforgettable, passed away peacefully at home on June 8th, surrounded by family. John will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his gentle humor, his intellect, his modesty, and his devotion to and unconditional love for family. John touched many lives through his dedication...
John Peter Gallant
Jun 6, 2024
Father John Peter Gallant, age 90, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Levi and Mary Morrin Gallant.
In his youth, John’s home parish was St. Ignatius, Manhattan, NY. He was educated at St. Ignatius Parochial School, Cathedral High School & College, New York, NY, and St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers,...
