Agnes Reed Wilkinson Hawthorne
Sep 11, 2025
Agnes Reed Wilkinson Hawthorne, 83, of Kenbridge, VA. joined her family in Heaven on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Tommy Reed Wilkinson, her husband Lenwood Cephas Hawthorne; her son, Lenwood Cephas Hawthorne, Jr; two sisters, Nancy Shell and Helen Daniel and many other cherished family members and friends. She is survived...
Margaret Ann Long Hipkins
Sep 11, 2025
Margaret Ann Long Hipkins, 80, of Crewe, VA passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was one of the many children born to the late John Wesley Long and Geneiva Bates Long. She is survived by her daughter, Margie Hipkins Brown (Steve L. Brown, Dec’d) of Sandston; a son, Melvin Lee Hipkins of Crewe; two...
Judith Blackburn Mason
Sep 9, 2025
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Judith (Judy) Blackburn Mason passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on January 23, 1938 to John and Catharine Blackburn, Judy married the love of her life, Ronald Lee “Bunk” Mason, who survives her, in 1958. Together they built a home filled with warmth, gardening, books, and music, and raised...
Thomas Ray Holder
Sep 3, 2025
Jesus needed a carpenter, so on September 3, 2025, Thomas Ray “Tommy” Holder was called to his Heavenly Home. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents John Ray Holder, Jr. and Helen Glasscock Holder. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Teresa White Holder; his daughter, Jennifer Holder Cather; his son, Jonathan Ray Holder (Anna); his beloved grandchildren,...
Barbara Anne Sanders
Aug 30, 2025
Barbara Anne Sanders, 75, of South Hill, Va departed this life on August 30, 2025. Barbara was self-employed for many years in several business ventures, antique dealer, convenience store owner, insurance agent and owner/operator of independent hair salon. Barbara was a devoted mother, sister and friend to many. Barbara will be remembered for her generosity to others and a happy...
Colten Todd Hagaman
Aug 27, 2025
Colten Todd Hagaman lost his battle with depression this week. He will be greatly missed. Cole was a gentle, loveable, considerate, burly bear of a man with a big smile for everyone he met. Upon learning he was to be a father, Cole became excited about the coming change in his life and the birth of his son, Braxten. He...
Kathy Arthur Rose
Aug 25, 2025
Kathy Arthur Rose, 54, of Victoria, VA joined her family in Heaven on August 25, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Elaine Edmonds and Franklin Arthur. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Mark L. Rose; her daughter, Ashley R. Wallace, (Wayne); granddaughter, Ava Wallace; extended family and many friends. Kathy graduated from Central High School...
Joseph L. Keener, Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Joseph L. Keener Jr., age 66, of Meherrin, Virginia, passed away on August 17, 2025 at home surrounded by love, family, and prayers. He was born on December 29, 1958, to the late Joseph L. Keener Sr. and Mary Ruth Cabe Keener. He is survived by his loving wife, Angela; son, Brandon Keener, and daughter-in-law, Bridget; granddaughters, Braelynn and Brighton;...
Hazel Daniel Thompson
Aug 16, 2025
Hazel Daniel Thompson, 84, went to be with the Lord and her family on August 16, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was born on January 9, 1941, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, to the late Willie Albert Daniel and Annie Mae Price Daniel. Hazel was preceded in death by her brothers, John Albert Daniel (Shirley) and Lynnwood Marvin Daniel (Anna). She...
Thomas Edward Owen
Aug 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Owen Sr., 81, of Keysville, Virginia, on August 12, 2025. Born June 10, 1944, in Prince Edward, Virginia, he was the son of the late Bernice Amos Owen and Florence Martin Owen.
Thomas worked more than thirty years at Commonwealth Propane, where he built lasting friendships. After retirement, he enjoyed farming...
James Thomas Clarke
Aug 9, 2025
James Thomas "Jimmy" Clarke passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at his home in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on December 1, 2024. He was born to Flavius Fitzhugh Clarke and Bessie Roberson Clarke on June 2, 1937, in Rehobeth Virginia. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Aubrey F. Clarke, Lynwood C. Clarke;...
Betty Jean Wrigglesworth Clarke
Aug 9, 2025
Betty Jean Wrigglesworth Clarke passed away at the age of 88 on August 9, 2025 in Colonial Heights, Virginia. She was born to John and Margaret Wrigglesworth on June 27, 1937, in Victoria, Virginia.
She married James Thomas Clarke on January 18, 1958. They were married for almost 67 years and had two sons together – Clayvern Carson "Toy" Clarke and...
Caroline Kallquist Shaw
Aug 8, 2025
Caroline Kallquist Shaw, 90, of Kenbridge, Virginia and formerly Springfield, Virginia, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. Caroline was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Luther Wallace Shaw, Sr., and her son, Luther Wallace Shaw, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Casoni, and her beloved son-in-law Art Casoni. She...
Oscar Miller Buchanan, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Oscar Miller Buchanan, Jr., age 80, passed away at his home on August 5, 2025. He was born November 24, 1944, in Saltville, Virginia, to the late Oscar Miller Buchanan, Sr., and Helen Elizabeth Wilkinson Buchanan of Kenbridge, Virginia.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Jane Blackburn Buchanan, of Danville, Virginia; his children: Joseph Turner...
Ronald Dean Beck
Aug 3, 2025
Ronald Dean Beck, 67, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Kenbridge, Va joined his family in Heaven on August 3, 2025. He was born to the late Blunt Cooper “BC” Beck, Jr. and Julia Anderson Beck on July 4, 1958. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, David Bruce Beck and the mother of...
Melvin Gary Alkire
Aug 3, 2025
Melvin Gary Alkire
Major General US Air Force, Retired
Gary was born on...
Dayla Naomy Tomas Reynoso
Jul 31, 2025
DAYLA NAOMY TOMAS REYNOSO, age 1, of Kenbridge, VA went to Heaven on July 31, 2025. She was born May 9, 2024. She is survived by her parents, Edin Geovany Tomas Mendez and Lesbia Edilma Reynoso Nolasco and her brother, Elian Geovany Tomas Reynoso. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge. Private...
Robert Wayne Hendricks
Jul 26, 2025
Robert Wayne Hendricks, 85, of Kenbridge, VA passed on July 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth “Betsey” Bagley Hendricks; his parents, Howard and Virginia Johnson Hendricks, his brother, Howard G. Hendricks, Jr. and his sister, Barbara H. Malone. He is survived by his daughter Robyn H. Fowler (Thomas); his sons, Jeffrey Hendricks...
Lewis Gravatt Tucker
Jul 14, 2025
Lewis Gravatt Tucker, 69, of Kenbridge, VA joined his family in Heaven on July 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Edward Bolling “Ned” Tucker, Sr. and Nancy Gravatt Tucker. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lisa Whitehurst Tucker; his children, Lindy Fimon (Matt) of Warfield, Karlie Tucker of Kenbridge and Lewis “Lew” Tucker, Jr,...
Everette Benjamin Moody, Sr.
Jun 30, 2025
Everette Benjamin “E.B.” Moody, Sr., 95, of South Hill Virginia received his heavenly reward on June 30, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Phyllis Ragsdale Moody and was one of 9 children born to the late John Wesley Moody and Margaret Kinker Moody. He is survived by his son, E.B. “Bucky” Moody, Jr.; his...
