OBITUARIES

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...

SILVERMAN, Genevia Roop Silverman, 83, of Dundas, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, with her husband by her side.  Genevia (Geno) was born on March 4, 1936, to Archie Cabel Roop and Minnie Blanche Stultz Roop in Crewe, Virginia.  After graduating from Crewe High School, she met and fell in love with her husband of 65 years, Sidney...

EDMONDSON, Kenneth Wayne Edmondson, 56, of Victoria, Va. died January 30, 2020. He is survived by his son George Edmondson (Joyelle); his daughter, Karen Edmondson; two grandchildren Kyrie and Norah; his parents Mac and Ann C. Edmondson and his brother Carter Edmondson. Kenny graduated from Central High School in 1982 and Longwood University in 1987. He will always be remembered...

SHEPHERD, Andrew Quinn “Andy” Shepherd, 71, of Blackstone, Va. passed away January 17, 2020. An effort to list Andy’s life’s good deeds and service to others could never do justice to the true impact he had on the tobacco growing communities throughout the southeast. Thousands of lives were touched by his loyalty and hard work. Most important among these lives...

WILLIAMS, Margaret Louise Slaw Williams, 100, of Kenbridge, va. passed away January 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph R. “Joe Pete” Williams; parents, John and Annie B. Slaw; five brothers, John, Mike, Steve, Paul, Frank and three sisters, Josephine Greeley, Julia Lusk and Evelyn Wootton. Margaret was a devoted and loving wife,...