All Obituaries

Master Sergeant Lawrence D. Garrett, US Army (Ret.), 83, of Blackstone, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  A Communications Electronics Chief, he served in Germany, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Larry was awarded the National Defense Service medal, Army Commendation medal, Bronze Star medal, Good Conduct Medal (6 Awards), Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam campaign medal and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry...

Lillian L. “PeeWee” Barton of Green Bay, VA, widow of Lenwood “Chunk” Barton, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She is survived by a son, Richard Lewis Barton of Green Bay; brother, Bob Moore (Linda); sister, Jane Tunks (Richard), all of Canada; three brothers-in-law, Gary Barton (Diane) of Meherrin, Mac Barton of Green Bay and Randy Barton (Darlene) of Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Donna Faye Barton of Green Bay; and her best...

Anne Bolling Weisiger Quicke, 92, of Blackstone, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her home on April 7, 2024. Anne was born on June 4, 1931 to Katherine and Clarence Weisiger of Earls, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert A. Quicke, daughter Bolling Scott, son-in-law Peter Brickley, and two sisters, Katherine Stark and Sara Irby. She is survived by her children, Sarah Randolph Brickley, Robert A. Quicke, Jr. (Betsy), and C. Duncan Quicke (Katie); son-in-law...

Myron Lee “Toby” Blankenship of Crewe, VA, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Karin Blankenship and his son, Brian Blankenship and daughter, Aimee Dalton. He was born Myron Lee Blankenship on November 26, 1934, but to all who knew him he was Toby. Born in Lunenburg County, Toby never strayed far from his country home. He loved cars, especially those built before 1970. On Saturday mornings you would often find him changing the...

Virgie Mary Cliborne, age 77, of Crewe, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 18, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Cliborne. Virgie is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Gray and Janet Cliborne; three sons, James, William, and Tommy Goin; five grandchildren, Crystal, Tracey, David, Benny and Mary; five great grandchildren; and her special friends, Mrs. Knight and K.C. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the...

Edward R. Gordon, 78, of Blackstone, VA and formerly of Amelia Courthouse, left this earthly plain on Saturday, March 9, 2024 with a graceful exit, surrounded by family and friends with their love he had nurtured all his life. Edward proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. Through the years, Ed enjoyed his family, friends, animals and singing more than anything else. He was a stranger to no one and found great purpose sharing-in the successes, joys, and challenges of...

Kenneth Maston Hastings, age 78, of Crewe, VA passed away at his home on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was the unique and special husband of Sandra Vest Hastings. His memory will always be cherished by his nieces and nephews, other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Arrangements are by the Crewe Chapel of the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home. www.mcmillianfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth “Betty” Josepha Maria Kuitems Schaubach, 90, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born on February 13, 1934 in Highland Park, Michigan. She attended the College of William and Mary and was employed at Fort Eustis and Fort Pickett. She married Eddie Martin Schaubach, Jr. in April 1956 and moved to her beloved home, Crewe, Virginia. Betty was a pillar of the Crewe community devoting her time as a member of the Garden Club, Friends of the Library,...

H. Mason “Macy” Schnepf, age 66, of Blackstone, VA, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 1, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Nita Schnepf; and his brothers, Jerry and Ricky Schnepf. Macy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Penny Williams Schnepf; their daughter, Candace Osborne; granddaughter, Isabella Osborne, all of Blackstone; a brother, Joey Schnepf (Kathy) of Crewe; and numerous nieces and...

Cheryl Ann Daniel, 49, of Crewe, VA, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was a child of the Most High God, beloved wife, mother, daughter, Sis and Sissy. Cheryl is survived by her husband of 29 years, Danny Daniel; four sons, Logan, Jaxon, Owen and Caden Daniel; her parents, Larry and Shirley Barrett; two sisters, Devin Simon (Eric) and Laura Snead (Jim); father-in-law, Robert Daniel, Jr.; brother-in-law, Robert Daniel III (Kathy); sister-in-law, April Edmonds (Donnie);...