OBITUARIES

Rowena Atkins Hess, 90, of Victoria, VA. joined her family in Heaven on July 15, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Earl Virgil Atkins and Emma Marguerite Hall Atkins. She is survived by her son, Larry D. Hess (Nancy) of Oklahoma; her daughter, Lynda H. Biggs (David) of Wake Forest, NC; three grandchildren, Brooke Pittard (Seth), Brady Hess...

Justin Christian Eaton, 9, joined the Angels in Heaven on July 10, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Jason and Melissa Eaton; his sister, McKenna and his brother Johnathan. Justin was a beautiful little boy that saw the world in his own special way. He was dearly loved by his family and friends. The family will receive friends Friday,...

Arlene Faye Garrett Loury, 88, of Victoria, VA joined her husband William Cincinnati Loury and son William Raymond Loury in Heaven on July 8, 2022. She was one of six children born to the late Henry Clay Garrett and Lizzie Coleman Garrett. She is survived by her daughters Linda F. Vines, Deborah L. Craven (Michael) and Wanda R. Fix; eight...

Gordon Harold Hudson, 85, of South Hill, VA joined his wife, Nancy Bishop Hudson, and a son, Gordon Randall Hudson, in Heaven on June 26 2022. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Morris B. and Tina Hudson of Kenbridge; 2 grandchildren, Teresa Collins (Robert) and Candi Allen (Lee); 5 great-grandchildren, Nicholas Collins, Alexis Barmoy (Jared), Aylor Collins, Cooper...

ROBY, Alice Rudd, 98, of Kenbridge, VA, passed away peacefully at home with her two sons at her side, on June 23, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Ethelbert S. Roby, Jr. and the daughter of Edward Taylor and Allye Blandford Rudd. She was born and raised at Red Level in Lunenburg County. Survivors include her two sons,...

Elizabeth Penn Blackburn Callis, 80, passed away on June 17, 2022.  The great granddaughter of William Franklin Kennedy, one of the founding fathers of Kenbridge, Virginia, Penny was born on March 22, 1942.  The eldest of six siblings, Penny grew up in Kenbridge, attended Kenbridge High School, and graduated from Longwood College in 1963.  After a brief career as an...

Raymond Weldon Hazlewood, 80, of Richmond joined his wife, Brenda Newkirk Hazlewood, in Heaven on June 8, 2022. He was the son of the late Cecil Raymond Hazlewood. He is survived by his children, Gina Bonney (David), Jeff Hazlewood (Terri) and Jill Hart (Robbie); he was “Pops” to his grandchildren, Thomas (Amanda),  Mary Lauren (Isaac), Olivia, Melissa, Jack and Leona...

Gordon Randall “Randy” Hudson, 61, of Kenbridge, VA joined his mother, Nancy Bishop Hudson, in Heaven on May 30, 2022. He is survived by his father, Gordon H. Hudson; his brother, Morris B. Hudson (Tina); his nieces, Teresa Collins (Robert) and Candi Allen (Lee); his devoted partner, Pat Weiss; her children; Dana Malone, Roxie Malone and Brandon Malone and grandchildren...

Lucille Ann Couch, 78, of Victoria, VA joined her husband, Charles Clifton Couch, in Heaven on May 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John Paul and Lucille Keyes and sister of the late Butch Paul and Debbie Thomas. She is survived by her sons, Murray Comly (Crystal) of Lake Gaston, NC and Robert Comly (Tanya) of Victoria,...

Edwin Ray “Eddie” Lewis, 54, of Victoria, VA joined his wife, Angela Gregory Lewis, in Heaven on May 26, 2022. He was the grandson of the late Edwin L. Vaughan and Jacob and Estelle Lewis and great-grandson the late Elizabeth G. Roberts and Luther and Lelia Vaughan. He is survived by his parents, Ray and Carolyn Vaughan Lewis of Victoria;...

Dorothy Sahnow Neblett “Dot” of Kenbridge, Virginia passed away on May 11, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Donald Neblett, Sr, and her mother, Annie Davis Fleming.  Dot is survived by her son and daughter-in-law , Charles D. “Donnie” Neblett, Jr. and wife Susan, two grandchildren Elizabeth Neblett Schneiderman (Chris) and Charles William “Charlie” Neblett,  great-grandson,...

Elizabeth “Betsey” Bagley Hendricks, 79, of Kenbridge, VA. passed away May 11, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Wingold Bagley and Edna Anderson Bagley. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Wayne Hendricks; her daughter Robyn H. Fowler (Thomas); her sons, Jeffrey Hendricks of Newport News and Nathan Hendricks (Rose) of Illinois; her grandchildren;...

Dorothy Tench “Cookie” “MeMe” Wicker, 77, of Hopewell, VA went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2022. She was the mother of the late Wendy Joan Lynch. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Samuel Thomas “Tom” Wicker, JR; her daughter, Rhonda; her son DJ and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be announced at a later...

Buford Elliott Cabaniss, Sr.,  99, of Kenbridge, VA joined his family in Heaven on May 9, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Mary Mills Cabaniss and son of the late Richard Aubrey Cabaniss and Nettie Laffoon Cabaniss. He is survived by his children, Dr. Katherine Cabaniss, Elliott Cabaniss, Larry Cabaniss and Richard Cabaniss; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private...

Wendy Anderson Hall ,59, of Green Bay, widow of Eugene Edward “Buck” Hall,  joined her family in Heaven May 6, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Robert Evans Anderson and Gloria Wilkerson Anderson. She is survived by her sons, Keith Jones (Christin) of Texas, Christopher “Izzy” Jones of Green Bay, VA and Richard “Richie” Thornton; 8 grandchildren, Daniel...

Lana T.  Powell, 77, of Chesterfield, VA returned to nature on May 5, 2022. She is survived by her husband Larry; daughter Tracey Soble (Eric); grandson, Jake and numerous nieces and nephews. Lana found solace in nature and caring for animals. Her favorite quote was, “Until one has loved an animal, one’s soul remains unawakened.” Lana requested no services but...

Ann V. Jones, 73, of South Boston, VA and formerly of Kenbridge, VA joined her family in Heaven on May 4, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Everett Vandenbos and Sarah Elliott Vandenbos and sister of the late Kenneth Vandenbos. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Sterling T. Jones; her daughter, Karen J. Carrington (Harvey)...

Mrs. Marjorie B. Powers of Kenbridge, VA passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the age of 105.  She was born in Suffolk, VA on July 22, 1916, and later moved to Zuni, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband H. B. “Jack” Powers, her parents Lena and Percy Bradshaw, and her sister Martha Stephenson Ball.Marjorie attended...

Ronald Trenton Campbell was born on May 24, 1944 in Johnston City, Tennessee to Lenna and Joe Glover. He passed away peacefully at his home on 4/30/2022 with his family beside him. His strong beliefs and faith ensure that he will walk in heaven with god. He graduated from Gordon High school. He then followed high school to his NFL...

Frances Atkins Compton of Victoria, VA went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022. She was the wife of the late Whitlow Compton and mother of the late Steven Shelton, Connie Shelton and Ronnie Atkins. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Smith (Bill) of Victoria, VA.; grandchildren, Tiffany Smith, Trey Smith, Sammie Hungate, Stevie Hungate, Angie Woody,...