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Joyce Pembelton Morris, age 74, went to be with her Lord & Savior on August 22, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was proceeded in death by her father, Herman Pembelton, her mother Kitty Pembelton and her husband, Hunter Morris. She is survived by her three children, Gary Davis (Michelle), Amy Davis and Jaime Davis. She was blessed with one beloved grandson Wesley Davis and two great grandchildren, Brody Davis and Easton Davis. She was also survived by her two brothers who loved and cherished her, Ronnie Pembelton (Janet) and Ray Pembelton (Susan) and three very special nephews Chris Pembelton (Chassity), Brian Pembelton (April) and Matthew Pembelton. Joyce was born on December 7,...

Norma Jean Boyles, age 87. pf Amelia, Va., passed from this life on July 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Boyles, and her daughter, Nancy Gail McMillian, and is survived by her children, Carlene Heath of Mechanicsville, John Wesley Boyles of Sutherland, and Michael James Boyles of Keysville, Va., and her sister; Judy Belcher of Princeton,Va., Also survived by seven grandchildren. Services and interment will be private.

Hamilton, Virginia McCormick, left behind life on this earth and moved on to a better place on November 13, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, an infant son, her son James Whit Hamilton II, and her daughter, Pamela Grace Hamilton. She is survived by her husband James Whit Hamilton, her son Raymond Estel Hamilton and wife Kelly, and daughter Virginia Leigh "Jennie" Hamilton; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren; brothers Monroe McCormick, Curtis McCormick and wife Sharon, and one sister Betty Booth and husband Art, all of Crewe. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday November 20, at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in...

Newport News - Hunter A. Merchant, 8mos, passedaway unexpectedlySeptember 13, 2021, at home. He was born January 5, 2021 in Henrico, the son of Justin Kane and Elizabeth Marie (Burleson) Merchant. Hunter was a bundle of joy that was the life of the party. Always had a way to make you smile whether you wanted to or not. Hunter was only with us for a short time, but he loved his bunnies and loved it when we smiled. Hunter is predeceased by John William and Elois Julia (Ortega) Seay(great grandparents) Debra Ann Merchant(grandmother) Robert Henry and Carrie Elizabeth (Melton)Belcher(great grandparents). Surviving are Justin Kane and Elisabeth Marie(Burleson) Merchant(parents) William James...

Frances Lee Banty Puglisi, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was carried to her heavenly home early Sunday morning, August 29. She peacefully passed at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was an amazing woman with many different talents, gifts and love of the Lord which she shared with her family, friends and anyone she met along her way. She loved children, so she and "Pug", her husband were blessed to raise five children. Their family grew through the years with 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was happy to hold each new "little one" as they joined her family and her hugs and kisses will be missed by all. Frances loved to work in the dirt. The beauty...

Paul Milton Griffith left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father Jan. 13, 2021. He was 72 years old and a wonderful husband and father. Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years +, Linda F. Griffith, his son, Bronson F. Griffith; his daughter, Stacey Selden (Steve); 2 sisters; Loretta LaFemina of Fla. and Sheila Price of Mississippi, his dear friend Daryl Forrest and his beloved dog, Shadow. Paul worked as a ceiling mechanic but his true love was home improvement projects. In years passed, Paul coached his son's Little League team in Chesterfield. Paul loved God in Heaven, his family and friends, fishing, NASCAR and his country home in Amelia. A memorial service - TBD will be held at...

Karen Elizabeth Bruce, age 82, of Cumberland, Va. passed from this life on Oct. 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Bruce, Jr., and son; Tony Bruce and is survived by her children; Scott Berger of Richmond, Kathryn Rovinski of Prince George, David Bruce, and Jennifer Worrell both of Cumberland, grandchildren, Jasmine Bruce of Henrico and Anthony Worrell of Cumberland, great grandson; Declan Hanvey of Henrico. Graveside services will be at held at 4PM on Saturday October 24, 2020 at the Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cumberland, Va. Condolences at www.hillsmanhix.com

Jane Lois Southall of Jetersville, VA., passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy Dorsey Southall, her children, Tipper "baby girl" Southall, Steve Babcock (Debbie), Kathy Baldwin, Jeri Moon, Cynthia Denham(Charles), David Southall (Madelyn), Darrell Southall (Martha), 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and her devoted sister Nellie. She is preceded in death by her grandchildren Taylor Smith, Nicholas Moon, and Caleb Moon. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal". Private services will be held at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia.

Martha Jane Christian Clark, 77 of Amelia passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Midlothian. She was born in the Andersonville community of Buckingham County on May 24, 1943, the daughter of the late Ernest Travis Christian and the late Martha Bryant Christian. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Ms. Clark was a lifetime member of Mattoax Presbyterian Church where she was an elder, Moderator of the Women, and founder of the Mattoax/Pine Grove Presbyterian Church choir. She was a past president and lifetime member of the Amelia County Fire Department Auxiliary. She also served as treasurer of the Amelia Day Committee and was active behind the...

Clara Francine "Fran" Howerton, age 70 of Ford, passed away at home on July 20, 2020. She is survived by her husband Nathan, daughters Sonia Rebecca Milliner and Connie Marie Duff, both of Virginia, two grandsons Robert and Ryan Milliner, and her brother David Andrews of New Kent. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Juanita Andrews and her brother Herman E. Andrews. Services will be announced at a later date.

Clara Francine "Fran" Howerton, age 70 of Ford, passed away at home on July 20, 2020. She is survived by her husband Nathan, daughters Sonia Rebecca Milliner and Connie Marie Duff, both of Virginia, two grandsons Robert and Ryan Milliner, and her brother David Andrews of New Kent. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Juanita Andrews and her brother Herman E. Andrews. Services will be announced at a later date.

Mabel Grace Lapastora, age 93, passed away on April, 18, 2020. She was beautiful, courageous, and deeply loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, 11 siblings, her husband Claudio Lapastora, Sr., daughter Beverly and granddaughter Bev-Ann. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Esther, Mary, and JoAnn, sons Claudio Jr., Jim (Corinne), and Robert (Maggie), her brother Oliver, her sister Ruth, nieces Genevieve, Virginia, Carol, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home of Amelia, Va. . Burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Special thanks to Donna Adkins, Nancy Sullivan, Deborah Adams and Charlene Craig, and to all for your kindness and...

Carole Marie Beatty, age 82, of Chesterfield, Va., passed from this life on Oct. 2, 2019. Survivors include children, Michael (Michelle), Patrick (Rebecca), David (Anita) and Tom (Lesa), eleven grandchildren, great grandchildren and many grand dogs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Beatty, John Beatty, Xavier and Marcella Aydell and Helaine Wilderspin. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday October 6, at the Good Samaritan Catholic Church 13441 Patrick Henry Highway in Amelia with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

RICKS, Margaret P, of Amelia County, VA (widow of Robert F. RIcks) died Sunday, July 14, 2019. She worked in Richmond law offices for 35 years, starting as secretary at Wiltshire & Rives in 1946 and retiring as a paralegal from Cohen, Abeloff & Staples in 1981. Margaret Ricks was born Leila Margaret Pigg on June 25, 1928 in Pueblo, Colorado, graduating from Pueblo Central High School. She moved to Richmond, VA in 1946 to live with her aunt Alpha Westerman. She married Robert Ricks on July 5, 1955. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul (in 1981 & Leila Pigg (in 1983), her husband, Robert Ricks ( 1995), her brothers, Paul "Hap" Pigg (1988) and George Pigg (1989), her...

Robert Allen "Rip" Willis, age 92, of Amelia, passed from this life on June 29, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Edward and Mary Virginia Skelton Willis and is survived by his wife, Wilma (Flippin) Willis and several nephews and nieces. Rip was a retired barber having operated his business for over 50 years. He was a member and past Master of Amelia Lodge 101, ACCA Shriners of Richmond, Va. , a Navy Veteran of WWII having served in the Pacific theatre, and member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Amelia, a member of the Amelia VFW and was instrumental in building the Veterans Center, a charter member of the Amelia Fire Dept. and the Amelia Emergency Squad, served on the...