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John Lee Vance, age 84 of Crewe, VA, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by first wife Janice, his parents Orville and Zella Vance, and sisters Chloe Dunnavent and Nancy Lee Vance. He is survived by his wife Donna, children Howard Vance (Tammy) of Staunton, VA, Randy Vance (Vickie) of Chapmanville, WV, and Laura Vance of Richmond, VA; sisters Dorothy Vance of Amelia, Myrtle Burroughs of Blackstone and June Perkins of KS; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday July 27 from 11:00 a.m. until Noon at Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon at the...

Tony Curtis Morton, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home in Midlothian, Virginia. He was born in Charlotte County, Virginia on December 31, 1954, to the late Edward V. Morton and Vera V. Morton. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Morton, Sister-In-Law, Donna Little and Mother-in-Law, Betty E. Watts. Tony retired from Tropicana in Bradenton, Florida in 2016. He worked part-time at Cross Creek Nursery & Landscaping. He was the most loving, laid-back, funny person and he loved his family and friends. Tony had such a gentle, laid-back spirit and was loved by everyone from the moment they met him. Tony always loved helping others. His hobbies...

Julia Nowell Dillard, age 81, of South Prince George, Va., passed from this life on March 22, 2023. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Ronald Lee Dillard and son Ronald Lee Dillard, Jr. and is survived by her children; Kim Perkins, Rhonda Glass (Jimmy), Tammy Hall (Ron), Ernest Dillard (Brittney), her grandchildren, Jamie Gay (Steven), Robyn Zeh (Joshua), Mikayla Crookshanks, Joshua Crookshanks, Robert Dillard (Ana), Emilee Fortune, Madison Dillard, Kayleigh Dillard, Luke Dillard, Walker Dillard, Olivia Carpenter, great grandchildren, Elijah Gay, Hoyt Gay, Everett Gay. Julia was a founding member of the Prince George Women's Club from 1983 until her passing. In...

Janice "Gail" Harris Wilson It is with deep sorrow we announce that Gail Wilson, 75, passed away Saturday, November 5th, 2022 in her home in Amelia, VA. Gail was born November 29th, 1946 in Norfolk, VA to Mary Emma Hancock and Dee Murr Harris. She graduated from Maury High School in 1965 and worked for Naval Intelligence. She moved to Carteret County, North Carolina where she met the love of her life, Ron, and worked for the federal government as an Administrative Assistant. She retired from Naval Air Rework Facility at Cherry Point, NC in 1998. After retirement, she moved to Amelia, VA to be with family. Gail loved animals, shopping, quilting, reading, collecting dolls, and the Christmas...

Karin L. Combs, 75, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in Amelia Court House, VA. Karin was born on July 18, 1947 to Merle "Gene" and Jayne Trotter in Oil City, PA. She spent most of her childhood in Champion, OH. She raised her family in Southington and lived there until she retired to Lake Lure, NC. She moved to Telford, TN, then Amelia Court House, VA. She was a 1965 graduate of Champion High School. She worked as a bank teller after graduation. She left banking and spent many happy years as a stay-at-home mom before going back to work for Bank One in Warren, OH. She was an avid tennis player, bridge player, crafter, reader, and enjoyed traveling the country with her husband in their...

David Corbin Norris, 80, passed away October 16, 2022. He had been a resident of Midlothian, VA since 2016. Dave was born July 18, 1942, in Newport, RI, to the late John and Laura Mae Norris. He is survived by Carole Norris, his wife of 55 years, and his youngest daughter, Jennifer Norris Corns (Steve); grandsons Owen and Nathan as well as additional family and friends. He was also a loving father to his eldest daughter, Kimberly Norris Ruvolo, who preceded him in death. In addition to family time, Dave enjoyed travel, all water activities, skiing and animals. His early career began on Wall Street. His following assignments sent him to the United Nations in Paris, France and Geneva,...

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...