OBITUARIES

Shirley Delma Hadley, completed her 89 year journey back home to her Lord and Savior on January 28, 2021. Preceding her in that journey was her husband of 50 plus years, Bruce L Hadley, her parents Charles J. Lawson Sr. and Delma Lawson DeSanto, her brother Charles Lawson, and her sisters Irene Smitsky and Evelyn Lawson. She is survived by...

Emily Gallion “Pooh” Roberts, 93, of Tanglewood, Bracey, VA. went to be in her heavenly home on Monday, January 25, 2021 after a short illness at VCU Community Memorial Hospital. She was raised in Victoria, VA, one of seven children born to the late Eugene and Ruby Gallion. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Gallion, Edwin Gallion...

Robert Lee “Bob” Allman, Sr. of Dundas, VA joined his wife, Ann Hawthorne Allman, in Heaven on January 25, 2021, one day shy of his 91st birthday. He was a son of the late John Allman and Belle Howell Allman and brother of the late John Allman, Jr., Parks Allman, Annie Belle Lewis and Harry Allman. He is survived by...

Alton Cecil Childers of Victoria, VA passed away January 22, 2021, one day shy of his 80th birthday.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Franklin Childers and Cora Lee Caines Childers; wife of 56 years, Nancy Lee Bigger Childers; grandson, Jesse Hunton Childers; brother, Harold Franklin Childers. Alton was born in Peacocks Crossing, North Carolina. The family...

Franklin Dallas Parsons, 78, of Kenbridge, VA joined his son David Christian Parsons and his parents Colden Franklin Parsons and Janie Jackson Parsons in Heaven on January 7, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita Eaton Parsons; his son, John Paul Parsons; granddaughter, Alyssa Osborne (Dylan); his brother, Travis Parsons and his sister, Joyce Parker (Ray)....

Helen Arlene Skinner Archer, 79, of Kenbridge, Va. went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel Skinner and Daisy Lee Brooks Skinner and sister of the late Walter Skinner.  She is survived by her  husband of 59 years, William Allen Archer; her daughters, Joyce A. Gregg and Susan A....

Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Hudson, 81, of Victoria, Va. started building in Heaven on Dec. 28, 2020. He was the son of the late Wilson R. Hudson and Betty Abernathy Hudson and brother of the late Gordon T. “Tommy” Hudson. He is survived by his wife Anne O. Hudson; his son, Randy Hudson; daughter, Kim H. Springer (Bob); 3 grandchildren, Chad,...

Brenda Nelson Archer, 74, wife of the late Roy Thomas Archer, passed away December 26, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Douglas Robert Nelson and Lois Morris Nelson, and sister of the late Douglas Nelson Jr. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Schwartz (Eugene); her son Thomas Nelson Archer (Candida); four grandchildren, Jessica Neubert, April Sebester, Hailey...

Roy Lee Jefferson, Jr.,19,  aka “Teddy Bear,  “Lil Roy”, or Block” of Meherrin, VA went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2020. He was the grandson of the late Rosa Marie Jefferson of Green Bay, VA and grandson of the late Donald Edward Moody of Victoria, VA. He was also the godson of the late Mary Ford (Albert)...

Donald Ray Callis, 85, of Henrico County passed away December 26, 2020.  Born December 12, 1935 on the farm of his parents, Donald was a native of Dundas Virginia in Lunenburg County, and the only child of the late Hardy and Ellie Callis.  He was a resident of Henrico County for over 60 years.He is survived by his daughter, Sheila...

JONES,Irish Rose Jones, 79, of Victoria, Va. joined her husband Dewey McKinley Jones in Heaven on Dec. 23, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Zack Emmitt Atkins and Mary Catherine Atkins; and great-grandmother of the late Abel Dean Shelton. Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughter Jeanette J. Shelton (Bobby) of Victoria; her son, Bryant M. Jones (Linda)...

Ashley Marie Richardson, 35, of Dundas, Va. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 20, 2020. She was the granddaughter of the late Elizabeth Hodge Harris. She is survived by her children, Gavin, Elizabeth, Hailey and Noah Wright; her mother, Pamela Harris Richardson; her father, Harold Allen Richardson; her sisters, Heather Grother (Cliff) and Crystal Petric (Roger); her brother,...

TISDALE, Elaine Snead, 75, of Lunenburg, Va. passed away December 14, 2020, unexpectedly, yet peacefully in her sleep. Elaine was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She served her community as a school teacher for over thirty years. Upon retirement, she enjoyed working in the public library. She loved her church family and Bible Study Group even after she...

Hadley James Enlow, 72, of Walton, KY, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020. He was the son of the late Glen Edward Enlow and Esther Walker Enlow and brother of the late Glenda Sloniker and Peggy Steverson. He trusted the Lord Jesus as his savior in May of 1971. He is survived by his wife of...

Ruth Hilda Slaughter Hendrick, 97, passed peacefully at her home  on Nov.19, 2020 after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.  Born April 6, 1923 to Clyde Oakley Slaughter and Herbert Mavins Slaughter in Kenbridge Va. She is survived by her children Ruth Renee Hendrick, Joel Mavins Hendrick, Shaun Lawson Hendrick, and her grandchildren Nicolle C. Ackley, Aurelie M....

June Yeatts Rainey10/27/49 – 11/14/20June Rainey, 71, of Brodnax, VA passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday Nov 14, 2020.She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, wife, Nana, “Nana Nana”, cousin, and friend to everyone.She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Terry “Brownie” Yeatts and Dorothy. And her husband of 40 years, Lee, just 13 months prior.June is...

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Robbie Anthony “Rob” Robinette, 54, of Lunenburg Courthouse, Va. went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2020. He was the son of the late RG Robinette, Jr. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth S. Robinette; two sons, Robert Robinette (Taylor) and Michael Robinette; step-daughter, Sarah Sandy (TJ); granddaughter, Remi Robinette; his mother, Sallie Robinette; two brothers, Timothy...

Gerald David “Jerry” Williams, 65, of Victoria, Va. joined his son Aaron in Heaven on November 3, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Norma Neblett Williams; a son, Sam Williams; his sister, Virginia Kay Akau and his brother, Charles Williams (Anita). Jerry was a retired carpenter for Norfolk and Southern Railway. He enjoyed playing golf with...

HENDERSON-Louis Iverson Almand, 78, died at his home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on July 23, 1942, to Grace Briel and Iverson Hawthorne Almand, Louis graduated the College of William and Mary in 1964 where he was a member of Army ROTC and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Upon graduation Louis married Sally Ann Barnett and was...