All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Glen Hanks, Jr., 82, of Crewe, Virginia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 15th, 2026.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ola Church Hanks; his sons, Robbie (Melinda) and Bradley (Sheri); siblings, Jean Camacho, Peggy Eutsler, Linda Bass (Tommy), Ron Hanks (Beverly), Rick Hanks (Kathy); grandchildren, Brian (Kate), Colton (Amanda), Thomas, Ethan, Evie, Clara, and Audrey; great-grandchildren, Hayley, Claire, Grayson, Caden, and ...

Harriet Anne Andrews, 72, of South Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.    She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Snead Andrews.  Harriet is survived by her husband and partner of 47 years, Michael E. Craddock; her mother, Anne Lewis Andrews of Blackstone, VA; and a sister, Sue Parrish (Jerry) of Warsaw, VA.  Harriet is also survived by two nieces, Danielle Thompson and Victoria Gormus; two nephews, Chuck Parrish and Joey Gormus; two great ...

Lorenzo was the youngest child and only son born to Lucille Lee Jones and Thomas Jones on July 4, 1951.  He was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia, but was raised in Nottoway County. He succumbed on February 26, 2026, at The Woodland Rehabilitation and departed this earthly life at Central Southside Hospital in Farmville, Virginia. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at Mount Zion RZUA Church in Blackstone, Virginia.  He attended Luther H. Foster High School ...

Peter J. Baranishyn, 81, of Crewe, VA, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Pete was a devoted husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather, who lived life with passion and insatiable curiosity. The eldest son of John and Kate Baranishyn, he was born in Queens, NY. He attended University of Pittsburgh, and later, Hofstra University, where he earned his BSEE. Pete dedicated his career to information technology, expanding and improving hardware and software systems. Many of the projects ...

Roger Steve Morrow, age 85 of Amelia, VA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. Morrow and Elizabeth Coles Morrow. Roger is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Spicer Morrow, three children, Cindy Bradshaw (Jim) of Pamplin, VA., Sherry Sandruck (Nathan) of Parsons, WV and Rodney Morrow (Audrey) of Basset, VA, six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was raised in the Roanoke, VA, area and moved to Amelia in the mid ...

Florence “Flossie” Adams, 85, of Amelia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Edith Barnard, her husband of 49 years George Adams and her brother Stephen Barnard. She is survived by her daughter, Libby Whitt (John) of Wilsons, and two grandchildren, Zachary Wells  (Olivia) of Blackstone and Sarah Whitt of Stafford and a great granddaughter, Adelynn, due in March. She is also survived by her brother Bill ...

Carl Eric Barlow, 70, of Blackstone, VA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 6, 2026.  Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing and playing guitar for his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, humorous quick wit and giving a helping hand to anyone in need.  Carl is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Terri Delores Barlow. Carl is also survived by four children, Eric Barlow, Travis Barlow, Rose Ormond ...

Robert Joseph Schnell (Bobby) (Bob), 81 years old, of Crewe, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and moved to Virginia in 1948.  Bobby attended Blackstone public schools and served in US Air Force (March 1965-October 1968).  He was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine Schnell (Germany) and Joseph Schnell (Austria). He is survived by his wife, Doris Inge Schnell; his one and only son, Brian S. Schnell (Stephanie) and his ...

Marlene Matthew Bryant, 89, of Blackstone, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.  She is the widow of Charlie C. Matthew and Claud W. Bryant. She was a retired secretary and bookkeeper for the Blackstone Fuel and Supply Co. Marlene is survived by her daughter, Ruby Ann Harlon (Eddy) of Crewe; a special daughter, Sharon Stanley (Tim) of Florida; two grandchildren, Christopher J. Pope (Nicole) and Ashley Brock (Garland); eight great grandchildren; stepson, Barty Bryant (Ann) of ...

Alton Ray Hill, 86, of Amelia Courthouse, VA, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.  Alton enjoyed farming, archery and making furniture.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joanne B. Hill; a brother, Billy Hill (Violet) of Richmond; a nephew and six nieces.  Alton was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Fillmore and Carrie Mills Hill; a sister, Margaret H. Martin and brothers, Richard and Bernard F. ...