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Edwin C. Morales

Edwin C. Morales

Dec 23, 2023

 Edwin Christopher Morales, 18, of Kenbridge, Va. passed away December 23, 2023. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 4PM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Blackstone. Burial will be in Mexico

Samuel H. Reese

Samuel H. Reese

Dec 17, 2023

Samuel H. “Sammy” Reese, 68, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2023. He was the son of the late Herbert Reese and Lucille Daniel Reese and brother of the late Janice R. Harris. He is survived by his best friend,  his loving and devoted wife, Sandra Boswell Reese, whom he always said he wished...

Ann Carter Edmondson

Ann Carter Edmondson

Dec 15, 2023

Ann Carter Edmondson, 89, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2023 She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Wayne Edmondson; her parents, George Albert Carter, Jr. and Gladys Crenshaw Carter; and her brother George Franklin Carter. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Retired Senior Trooper, MacDonald J. “Mac” Edmondson...

John Earl Kesterson

John Earl Kesterson

Dec 14, 2023

John Earl Kesterson, born August 10, 1957, left this plane of existence on December 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife and best friend Sonia Kesterson; his sons, Miles Kesterson 26 years old and Samuel Kesterson 17 years old; his sister, Vicky Carnes, all of Victoria, Virginia and Bobbie Kesterson of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. John was preceded in death...

Deborah Anderson Courtney

Deborah Anderson Courtney

Dec 14, 2023

Deborah Anderson Courtney, 73, of Henrico passed away on December 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Thomas Anderson and Shirley  Moore  Anderson; and nephew, Christopher Wilkins. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Daniel S. “Dan” Courtney; her daughter, Wendy Stamper (Chris) of Mechanicsville; her son, Kevin Courtney (Renee) of Virginia Beach; 5 grandchildren,...

Shirley Sellers Johns

Shirley Sellers Johns

Dec 8, 2023

Shirley Sellers Johns, 95, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Murray Johns; her parents, Daniel Herbert Sellers and Mabel Elizabeth Sears Sellers and her brother, William Daughtry Sellers. Shirley is survived by nieces, Sandra Sellers Mitchell (Hugh) of Danville, Andrea Sellers Bendo (Pete) of Leesburg...

Teresa Cox Ryder

Teresa Cox Ryder

Dec 8, 2023

Teresa Cox "Terry" Ryder, 68, of Victoria, VA passed away December 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Marion Ryder, her parents, Elwood Crawford “Shorty” Cox, Sr. and Beulah Cox; and a brother, Elwood Crawford Cox, Jr. She is survived by her son, Stephen Ryder (Amanda); her daughter, Summer Renee Ryder; 7 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren;...

Ernest Phillip Driggs

Ernest Phillip Driggs

Dec 7, 2023

Ernest Phillip “Phil” Driggs, 74, of Nutbush, VA joined his family in Heaven on December 7, 2023. He was the son of the late Melvin Lane Driggs and Marion Estelle Layne Driggs and brother of the late Ronnie L. Driggs. He is survived by his son Ernest P. Driggs, Jr. (Amy) of Alberta; his daughters, Candy Epps (Steve) of Victoria...

Richmond L. St. John, Jr.

Richmond L. St. John, Jr.

Nov 29, 2023

Richmond Leland “Buck” St. John, Jr., 78, of Blackstone, Va. joined his family in Heaven on November 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Richmond Leland St. John, Sr. and Ella Goodwin St. John and father of the late Cindy Moore. He is survived by his children, Angela Hancock (Dean Queensberry) of Victoria; Dennis St. John of Blackstone,...

Paul Joseph Giles

Paul Joseph Giles

Nov 29, 2023

Paul Joseph Giles, 78, of Farmville, VA joined his family in Heaven on November 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Marion Giles and Juanita Drain Giles; siblings, Willie, Margaret, Tootie, Kenneth, Mary, Betty Lou, Elwood and James; and a son, Grayson Farnsworth. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Hurt Giles; children, Tammy Thornton (Tim)...

Howard J. Phillips

Howard J. Phillips

Nov 20, 2023

Howard Johnson Phillips, 67, of Victoria, VA, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2023.He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Kennedy Phillips. He is survived by his three sons, Keith (Beth), Sammy (Holly) and Shawn; five grandchildren, Libby, Nolan, Noah, Jesse and Luke; and his beloved dogs, Milo, Buster and Oreo. Howard was...

James Edward Gaulding

James Edward Gaulding

Nov 20, 2023

James “Jimmy” Edward Gaulding born September 9, 1934 in Nutbush, Lunenburg County, VA died November 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Anderson Gaulding and Virginia Lucille Dunnavant Gaulding Keeton; his sister, Inez Congrieve Gaulding Gee and a nephew, Anderson Nathan Gee. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Anne Gary Gaulding; his...

Mary Louise Link Weaver

Mary Louise Link Weaver

Nov 19, 2023

Mary Louise Link Weaver, 92, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Annie Link; wife of the late Herman E. Weaver; mother of the late Betty K. Thurston and Francis K. “Nita” Field; grandmother of the late Billy Thurston and sister of the late Roland...

Edward Warren Sharpe

Edward Warren Sharpe

Nov 15, 2023

SHARPE, Edward “Eddie Bo” Warren Sharpe, 82 of Victoria, Virginia went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur Warren Sharpe and Virginia Wilkins Sharpe. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Ruth Arrington Sharpe, daughters; Stacy Branch (Tyrice) and April Youngblood (Eddie), his son; Jonathan Sharpe (Shanon), he...

WILLIAM EDWARD CARROLL, JR.

WILLIAM EDWARD CARROLL, JR.

Nov 4, 2023

William Edward “Bill” Carroll, Jr., 87, of Victoria, VA and formerly of Tewksbury Township, NJ passed away November 4, 2023. He was the son of the late William and Grace Carroll; husband of the late Silverree J. Carroll and brother of the late Grace F. Wiser. He is survived by his daughters, Dawn E. Conrad (Tom) and Lisa G. Carroll...

Wayne Thomas Lewis, Sr.

Wayne Thomas Lewis, Sr.

Oct 26, 2023

Wayne Thomas Lewis, Sr., 78, of Green Bay, Virginia went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2023. He was the son of the late Ivon and Ruby Lewis and brother of the late Phyllis Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Louise Pendleton Lewis; his daughter, Tiffany Foley (Larry); his son Tommy Lewis (Ashley) all...

James Ray Hazelwood

James Ray Hazelwood

Oct 12, 2023

James Ray Hazelwood, 85, of South Hill, Va. joined his family in Heaven on October 12, 2023. He was the son of the late James Aubrey Hazelwood and Edith Tucker Hazelwood; and father of the late James R. “Jimmy” Hazelwood, Jr.  He is survived by his grandson, Trevor S. Hazelwood; Trevor’s mother, Missy Chambers, and numerous cousins. Ray graduated from...

Evelyn Roark Marler

Evelyn Roark Marler

Oct 10, 2023

Evelyn Roark Marler, 85, of Lawrenceville, Va. joined her family in Heaven on October 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late, Jessie Lincoln Roark and Myrtle Ray Roark; wife of the late, Carl E. Marler; mother of the late, Carolyn Wray Bush and sister of the late, Ruth Hancock and Carol Valora. She is survived by her children,...

James Calvin Keller

James Calvin Keller

Sep 26, 2023

James Calvin Keller, 56, of Crewe, VA went home to be with the Lord and his family in Heaven on September 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. Keller, Jr. and Julia Morris; a brother, Oscar M. Keller; and his beloved dog, WeeWee. He is survived by his babe of 35 years, Marian J. Abernathy...

Jean Marie Lang Glover

Jean Marie Lang Glover

Sep 24, 2023

Jean Marie Lang Glover, age 92, passed away September 24, 2023 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The daughter of Warren Conger Lang and Pattie Louise Robertson, she grew up in Rehobeth, VA. She attended St. Mary’s Junior College and graduated with a business degree from the College of William and Mary in 1953. That same year, she married Edmund...

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