OBITUARIES

Jones,Barbara Brame Jones, 84, of Victoria, Va, joined her husband, “K.T.” Jones, in Heaven on June 19, 2020. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth J. Slate (John), Jennifer J. Cheek (David) and “T” Jones (Bonnie); three grandchildren, Brandon Jones, Riley Jones and Kaitlyn Cheek. Barbara was a member of the Victoria Baptist Church and a 25-year employee of Benchmark...

Gresham Lee Yeager, DDS, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday,June 17th,2020.  He was born on November 17th, 1930 in Princeton, Indiana to Mabel Nossett Yeager and Walter Yeager.  He graduated from Francisco High School in Francisco, Indiana and IndianaState University where he majored in music.  He served in the U.S.Army and then went on to get his Doctor of...

LONG,Anne Louise Long, 74. of Kenbridge, Va. joined her family in Heaven on June 15, 2020. She was the mother of the late Connie Sue Jones. She is survived by her daughter,  Donna Faye Bowman; her son, Wilson Lee “Buck” Long, Jr. (Angie); grandson, Anthony Allen Long; granddaughters, Lauren Long Vasquez (Henry), Samantha Lynn Hite (JD) and Lindsey Rene’ Meunier...

James Ray “Jimmie” Hazelwood, Jr., 55, of Victoria, Va. went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgie Blanche Ramsey Duncan. He is survived by his son, Trevor Hazelwood; Trevor’s mother, Missy Cawley both of Burkeville, Va; his father, James Ray Hazelwood of South Hill, Va. and half-sister, Kelly Duncan...

John Robert “Bob” Spivey, 83, of Powhatan, Virginia started singing with the Angels on May 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents,       Robert Clarence Spivey and Emma Louise McKenney Spivey; his son, John Robert Spivey, Jr; two grandchildren, J. Patrick Mott, II and Josephine Mott; siblings, Allen Spivey, Jane Cuneo, and Betty Hornstein.          He is survived by...

Sharon Elaine Powers Collins, 68, of Victoria, Va. went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gail Lawrence Benton and Catherine Putzee Benton and her daughter, Melissa Elaine Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Collins; her daughter, Sherry Ferguson; her son, John Sutton; her grandchildren, Joshua, Jordann,...

Hawkins, James Junious, 68, of Victoria, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9th, 2020. He was born October 11, 1951 to James Lowell Hawkins & Margaret Nevins Hawkins. Preceded in death by his wife Susan Jean Hoppe Hawkins, son James Robert Hawkins, & brother Russell Ernest Hawkins. He is survived by daughter Laurie Anne Groves, one grandchild, Christian Robert...

Vincent Daniel Hancock, 91, of Blackstone Va, joined his wife Janice and parents Aubrey and Etta Hancock in heaven on May 6, 2020.  He is survived by his daughters, and son-in-law, Donna Hancock of Richmond, Hope Hancock of South Hill, Ann and Marc Filut of Potomac Falls, Va.; grandson, Andrew Hancock of Staunton; sister, Carolyn Moore of Dundas.  Mr. Hancock...

Carolyn Sue Watson, 64, of Kenbridge, Va. joined her parents, James Edward Smith and Effie Slaughter Smith in Heaven on May 5, 2020. She is survived by her sons; Adam “AJ” Watson (Amy) and Anthony Slaughterhawk (Ellen); her grandchildren, Noah, Riya and Gwendolyn; her brother, Jerry Smith and devoted cousin, Wanda Burkes Sue enjoyed spending time with her family.  In...

PULLIAM, Donna Kaye Robertson, 66, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John (Ed) and Virgie Jeter Robertson.  She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, John Robert Pulliam, III and son West Pulliam (Wendy).  Donna had two grandchildren, Presley Pulliam and Andrew...

Frank Herman Lynch, Jr., 67, of Victoria, Va. joined his wife Cheryl And his parents Frank, Sr. and Elvin Wilkins Lynch in Heaven on April 12, 2020. He is survived by his sons, Timothy Lynch (Shannon) and Christopher Lynch; grandchildren, Bryce and Shelby; his brother, Dennis Lynch (Theresa Snyder); nephew Kyle Lynch (Brittiany); his niece, Amber Ramaine (Jake) and his...

Shirley Elizabeth Blevins Lewis, 76, of Green Bay, Va. went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Olin Glen Blevins and Myrtle Reid Blevins. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clarence Lee Lewis; her son Eddie Lewis (Shannon); four grandchildren, Flint (Rebecca), Lydia, Olin and Laurel; one sister,...

Van Meter,Robert Randal Van Meter, 72, of South Hill, Virginia passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born January 30, 1948 to the late Howard and Ann Van Meter. Born in West Virginia but raised in Elyria, Ohio along with his brothers; Martin, Mitchell, Rick and Greg. He attended North Ridgeville High School and joined the Marine Corp during...

Joseph Devon Jones, 31, of Raleigh, NC and formerly of Victoria, VA. went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Lauren Jones Talley (Ron); his father, Joseph Garth Jones (Lisa Gibbs); his sister, Amber Jones Norwood (Justin); grandfathers, Richard Finocchiaro and Earnest Jones; grandmother, Marie Mings; a nephew, Noah Norwood; step-siblings, Jeremy...

CANSLER, David Finley Cansler, 64, of Victoria, VA. passed away on March 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Finley Frances Cansler, Jr. and Betty Lafoon Cansler. He is survived by his sister, Suellen Cansler of Richmond, VA and many friends. Graveside memorial services will be held Sunday, November 15, at 1PM at the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria,...

Ripplinger Karen Anne Lee Ripplinger, 76, of Kenbridge, Va. joiner her family in Heaven on February 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Eugene M. Ripplinger. She is survived by her sister, Sharon L. Werges (Larry); two nephews, Brian Werges and Scott Werges all of Indian Trail, NC. Karen enjoyed being on her farm raising Buffalo and Horses....

HUDSON,Charles Edward “Chick” Hudson, 83, of Kenbridge, Va. went to be with the Lord on Feb. 27, 2020. He was the son of the late Lucy Rebecca Hudson and brother of the late Lloyd Carrington Hudson, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Skelton Hudson; his daughter Rebecca H. Jenkins (Mark); his son, Charles Jr. (Crystal);...

CARPENTER, Mary Eugenia Hardy Carpenter, 95, of Richmond, Va. died Feb. 21, 2020. She was preceded in death be her husband, Simon Lawrence Carpenter; daughter, Retta C. Meier; parents, Louis A. Hardy and Lizzy Goodwyn Hardy; siblings,  Louis A. Hardy, Jr. Retta H. Blackwell and Elizabeth H. Hutcheson. She is survived by her son Selden L. Carpenter and three grandchildren,...

PULEO, Barry Dean Puleo, 65, of Kenbridge, Va., loving husband and father, faithful friend and well known musician, entered eternal life on Feb. 3, 2020. He is survived by wife, Janice; son, Joseph (Stephanie); daughter, Kristin (Hayes) and grandson, Elijah; brother, James (Vyta). He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Verdie Puleo and brother, Dennis. Memorial services...

NELSON, Sadie Dodd Nelson, 93, of Victoria, Va. joined her family in Heaven on Feb. 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late, John Marshall “Jack” Nelson; daughter of the late, Claude and Fannie C. Dodd; and sister of the late, Walker Dodd, Mattie Bennett, Luther Dodd, Hubbard Dodd, Irene Clark and Annie Morris. She is survived by her...