OBITUARIES

Robert Brian “Robbie” Atkins, 57, of Chesterfield, VA and formerly of Victoria, VA joined his family in Heaven on January 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Ray Atkins and Phyllis Jones Atkins and a son, Brian Matthew Atkins. He is survived by his wife, Donna Kirkham Atkins; a son, Kaleb Alexander Young both of N....

James Henry Simms, Jr., 49, of Victoria, VA and formerly of St. Augustine, FL joined his family in Heaven on January 3, 2023. He was the loving son of Johnny Jean Brewington. Also surviving is  his brothers, Richard Cubbedge (Kira) and Kevin Nix (Amber);  his sons, Joshua Simms and Jonathan Simms. James loved fishing, watching football and spending time with...

Lewis Emmett Williams, Jr. 81 of Victoria, Va. passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Dec. 8, 2022. He was the son of the late Lewis E. Williams and Grace Parrish Williams and brother of the late Elizabeth W. Gallion and uncle of the late Charles Vincent Callis.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth C. “Betty” Williams;...

George William Curley Jr., 73, of Kenbridge, VA passed away December 2, 2022. He was the son of the late George William Curley and Phyllis Ellen Muldoon Curley. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, and best friend of 35 years, Sara Lambdin Curley; his sisters, Eileen Mary Tweed of Florida, Laurena Jean Skalinsky (Dave) and Carolyn Jane...

Johnaton J. “JJ” Vaughan, 29, of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Melanie Jett (Scott); his father, Michael Williams, Sr (Carol) of Brodnax; his brothers, Michael Hash, Jr. and Nathan Vaughan (Shanna) all of Victoria, Michael Williams, Jr., of LaCrosse,  and his sister Mercedes Jett of Elizabeth City,...

Michael Kenneth Williamson, Sr., 68, of Kenbridge, VA went to be with his Savior on November 15, 2022. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1954 to the late Kenneth and Joan Williamson. He was father of the late Michael K. Williamson, Jr. and brother of the late Patty Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 37...

Bernard Richard Arthur passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 28th 2022. Bernard was born to Lucy Belle Loftis Arthur and Durell Arthur on Oct. 4, 1945. Bernard lived all his life in Kenbridge, where he graduated from Kenbridge High School while helpinghis dad on the family farm raising tobacco and soybeans....

Walter Douglas Tuck of Galax, Virginia went to his eternal home on October 18, 2022 at the age of 93 years old.  Walter was born on November 3, 1928 in Halifax County, Virginia (Clover).  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Veedis Lucille Tuck of the home; three daughters, Deborah Wyatt, (J.R.) of Ballground, GA, Dianne Frye (Joe)...

Saunders,John Thomas “Johnny” Saunders, 57, of Church Road, Va. joined his family in Heaven on  October 9, 2022. He was the son of the late James Franklin Saunders and Lettie Dawn  Jonas Saunders. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sheri Saunders; his daughters,  Amanda Williams and Monica McCann; his son, Dylan Saunders; grandchildren,  Kyleigh, Ava, Waylon and...

Oscar Marion Ryder, 70, of Victoria, VA passed away October 7, 2022. He was the son of the late Daniel Marion Ryder and Margaret Sue Ryder. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Theresa Cox “Terry” Ryder; his son, Stephen Ryder (Amanda); his daughter, Summer Renee Ryder; 7 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; his brother, Ricky Ryder; and, his...

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Pennington, 41 , of Kenbridge, unexpectedly passed away on September 10, 2022 as a passenger in a fatal car accident. “Bobby” as you would know him, was the youngest of Everett and Nancy Pennington’s three children. We remember most fondly his time as Bob the Barber; a local fixture in the Town of Kenbridge over the last...

Clifton Everette “Rocky” Powell, Jr., 64, or Victoria, VA passed away August 25, 2022. He was the son of the late Clifton E. Powell and Mabel Gee Powell. He is survived by his cousins and many friends. Rocky enjoyed listening to music and anything to do with cars; building them, racing them and restoring them. Graveside memorial services will be...

Patricia Kennedy “Pat” Phillips, 64, of Victoria, Va. joined her family in Heaven on August 21, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Bernard Calvin Kennedy and Joyce Mildred Barker Kennedy. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Howard J. Phillips; her sons, Keith Phillips (Beth), Sammy Phillips (Holly), and Shawn Phillips; she was “Meme” to Noah,...

Dawn Ann Johnson, 74, of Blackstone, VA and formerly of Orlando, FL passed away August 10, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Jim and Virginia Keyes. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Billy Randall Johnson; her sons, James “Rob” Johnson (Christy) and Christopher “Chris” Johnson (April); 7 grandchildren, Chelsea Johnson, Breona Johnson, Summer Johnson, Novaleigh...

Glenn Elliott “Farmer John” Walker, 79, of Blackstone, VA went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie A. Walker; his parents, Redmond L. Walker and Martha Long Walker; his brother, Arthur J. Walker and sisters, Lillie Immel, Nancy Ann Green and Mary W. Dawson. He is survived by his...

Crystal Glee Duff Langford, 86 of Victoria, Virginia was welcomed into the arms of her loving and gracious Lord on August 6, 2022. She was born April 30, 1936 to Ross and Meda Duff of Buckley, Michigan. Crystal was a devoted wife for 57 years to the late Rev. Clark E. Langford. She truly was a pastor’s wife, she was...

William E. “Bill” Thompson, 94, of Kenbridge, VA, was happily reunited with his wife of 74 years, Jeanne M. Thompson, on July 28, 2022.  He was one of six children born to the late William E. and Eleanor Thompson.  He is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Possehl, Torrance, CA, two daughters, Linda Gorhan and husband Charles, Hendersonville, NC, and Deborah...

Della Hodge Landry, 82, of Kenbridge, VA went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2022. She was the last surviving child of the late Richard Minter Hodge and Maggie Pack Hodge, and sister of the late Nancy Hodge, Rebecca Hungate, Essie Edmonds, Frances Benway, Virginia Lewis, Elizabeth Harris, Jim Hodge, Barney Hodge, Dick Hodge and Thomas Hodge. She...

Calvin Watson “Monk” “Whitey” Harris, Sr., 63, of Dundas, VA passed away July 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Linwood Lewis Harris, Sr. and his brother Daniel Everett “Punk” Harris. He is survived by his wife of 43 years; Tamra E. “Tammy” Harris; their sons; Edward Harris (Sherri) and Calvin Harris, Jr. (Becky); five grandchildren, Regan,...