All Obituaries

Bobby Loyd Robertson, 81, of Burkeville, VA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy Robertson.  Bobby is also survived by two sons who were like his own, Timmy Martin (Tina), Michael Martin (Michelle); three grandchildren, Tabitha Goode (Jordan), Caris Seaver (Dawson) and Gabe Martin; a great grandson, Drew Goode; a special nephew, Craig Finch; a sister, Becky Davis; and brother, Wayne Robertson. A memorial service will be held at 2 ...

Nancy Elizabeth Simmons Duncanson, age 96, formerly of Blackstone, passed away August 13, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1930 in Christiansburg, VA to Oris G. and Tressie R. Simmons.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Otis Durby Duncanson, Jr., a son Gregory Allen Duncanson, and a longtime friend and “love” Jimmie C. Francisco, Jr.  She is survived by her two children   O.D. Duncanson, III (Gail), Nancy D. Moody (Byron), a ...

David L. Hall, age 80 of Jetersville, VA, quietly left this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He lived a life of service to others as a US Navy, as a Corpsman for the Marines, a licensed ER nurse and a Richmond City policeman. He deeply loved his Lord, his family and his dog, Hannah.  He is survived by his wife, Aleta Hall; his daughter, Sonya Smeal (Eric); son, Christopher Hall (Jennalyn); his granddaughters, Abby Egan (Jarod Egan) and Harleigh Lee, Kelsie Hall and great grandson, River ...

Robert “Bob” Cline, 71, passed away peacefully in Blackstone, Virginia, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving children. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Laura Tomer, whose memory remained a guiding presence throughout his life. Bob is survived by his children, Michael “Casey” Cline (Cheryl), Maggie Cline (Ray), Dion Tomer (Heather), and Alex Bishop; and by his beloved grandchildren, Zack, Lucas, Ethan, Stephan, Ashley, ...

James Ronald Childress, Sr., age 83, of Church Road, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Kafka Childress; his parents, Joe and Hazel Childress; and a brother, Travis “Butch” Childress.  Jim is survived by his son, James R. Childress, Jr. (Francine); granddaughter, Sydney Childress; and grandson, Carson Childress.  He is also survived by two brothers, Sam and Donnie Childress; a sister, Doris Alexy (Sonny); and ...

Larry Wayne Burnette, 66, of Blackstone, VA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.  He was a retired mill worker of Trout River Lumber of Crewe.  Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Rosemary Westfall Burnette, his parents, Madeline Lawrence Burnette and George Washington Burnette; and his brothers, Junior and Robert Burnette.  He is survived by his two daughters, Renee Burnette and a granddaughter, Natasha Burnette of Chase City, VA. and Shannon Riley of ...

Jean Delores Elder Wells was born March 25th, 1942 in Darvills, Virginia to Lennie and Louise Elder. She passed away on July 13, 2026, at Dinwiddie Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jean spent her childhood on the family tobacco farm in Dinwiddie. She attended Sunnyside McKenney High School where she was an honor roll student and had perfect attendance. She was an outstanding member of the softball and basketball teams. Jean married young but loved her husband Rudolph dearly for the 58 years ...

John David Warsing, 59, of Crewe, VA, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, July 9, 2026.  He was a local business owner in Nottoway for 28 years and repaired ATV’s and street bikes.  David is survived by his son, John William Warsing; daughter, Hannah Danielle Warsing and her husband, Colby Hudson; their mother and the love of his life, Rebecca Holloway; a granddaughter, Wrenley Hazel Warsing; his mother, Hazel Cumbee Warsing; and his three ...

Christine Conner Hardaway, age 89, of Blackstone, VA, passed away on July 5, 2026.  She was born on August 12, 1936 in Lunenburg County and was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry & Ola Francis Conner; her husband, Wallace Hardaway; son, Keith Hardaway; great grandchildren, Waverly and Karter Hardaway; brothers, Hedley Conner, Ervin Conner, Early Conner, and Howard Conner; sisters, Mattie Byrd, Alyene Neal, Hazel Williams, and Annie Reese. She is survived by her son, ...

Kimberly Overton Hudson, 55, of McKenney, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.  She is survived by her husband, Jody W. Hudson; her children, Crystal Overton (Trip) and Alexander Hudson; grandchildren, Tyler, Matthew and Madilynn Ferguson; her mother, Mary Rose Overton; parents-in-law, Billy and Bunny Hudson; brother, Jeffrey Overton; brothers-in-law, Kenny Hudson (Brenda) and Red Hudson (Sarah); her sister-in-law, Christy Hudson; and many nieces and nephews.  Kim is ...