Obituaries
Betty Anne Nurney Thomas
Dec 17, 2025
Obituary for My Beloved Mother
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Betty Anne Nurney Thomas, who was 91 years old. She was the heart and soul of our family, whose kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love touched everyone she met. Throughout her life, she showed incredible strength, compassion, and grace, always putting others before...
Charles Danny McCampbell
Dec 12, 2025
Charles Danny McCampbell, a native of Tennessee, passed away December 12, 2025 at his home in Smithfield Va. He was the son of the late Charles McCampbell and Martha Webb.
He is survived by his sons Chad McCampbell (Ashley) and Jeremy Marks (Melissa); Sisters Beth Howells and Emma Lee (Butch); three grandchildren James Wade McCampbell, Ayden Marks (Riley), Paige Marks; and...
Joe Ann Greenfield Pace
Dec 10, 2025
Joe Ann Pace, a remarkable individual whose life was a testament to dedication, courage, and love, passed from this world on December 10, 2025, at her home in Smithfield, Virginia. Born on December 24, 1961, in Fairfield, Texas, she embarked on a journey that would see her break barriers and touch the lives of many.
A proud member of the United...
Donna Letta Runnebohm
Dec 7, 2025
Donna Letta Wilson Runnebohm, 90, of Smithfield, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born December 6, 1935, in Shelbyville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Delmar Raymond Wilson and Opal Lenore Martin Wilson.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Runnebohm. She is survived by her daughter, April R. Jones (Tim); son, John R....
Robert Gene Wilkinson
Dec 4, 2025
Robert Gene Wilkinson, 58, of Carrollton, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was the son of Freda Mae Cochran Wilkinson and the late John Albert Wilkinson, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha N. Wilkinson; son, Robert K. Wilkinson; brothers, Steven Lynn Wilkinson (Linda Faye), Donald Craig Wilkinson (Rose Mary Macy) and John Albert Wilkinson (Kristal...
Jason Sterling Alexander Dibble
Dec 4, 2025
Jason Sterling Alexander “Alex” Dibble, 31, of Poquoson, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was the son of Ronald W. Dibble and Tammy M. Simpson.
He is also survived by his brothers, Bryan Simpson and Dylan Simpson; grandmother Lois Gay; and many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his stepfather, Ken Simpson.
Alex was loving and caring son, he loved the...
Shirley Louise Singletary
Dec 3, 2025
Shirley Singletary, 75, of Camilla GA, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. She was the daughter of Alton and Evelyn. She was a lifelong resident of Camilla and a proud alumna of the University of Georgia. Shirley devoted more than 35 years of her life to the children of Mitchell County; as a beloved kindergarten teacher and guidance counselor...
Donald Scott Dykstra
Dec 1, 2025
Donald Scott Dykstra, 79, of Carrollton VA, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was the son of the late George Herman William Dykstra and Norma Eileen Miller Dykstra.
Mr. Dykstra was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Joan Elizabeth Sorensen Dykstra. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Anne Dykstra (Geoffrey Martin Fritz); and a brother,...
Cheryl Lynn DiSalvo
Nov 24, 2025
Cheryl DiSalvo, 66, of Surry VA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 30, 1959, in Mexico City, Missouri, Cheryl was the cherished daughter of Clay and Mary Niemeyer. She grew up alongside her sisters, namely Cindy Nelson and Joan Boyle.
Cheryl was the proud and devoted mother of two sons, Daniel DiSalvo (Amanda)...
Mary Ruth Hoyt Wulfkuhle
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Ruth Hoyt Wulfkuhle, 73, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born May 31, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, to Gordon Elmer Hoyt and Thella Elizabeth Hazlett Hoyt, Mary lived a life of quiet strength, gentle faith, and a heart that made room for everyone who needed a mother’s love. On August 5, 1974,...
Charlotte Dean Greer
Nov 21, 2025
Charlotte Dean Greer, lifelong resident of Smithfield Virginia, passed away Friday November 21, 2025 at the age of 82.
She was a graduate of Smithfield High School and was known throughout the community for her family’s long-standing restaurant The Twins Old Towne Inn that was a fixture on Main Street for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband...
Alease Smith Barham
Nov 18, 2025
Alease Smith Barham, 94, of Elberon, Va, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Clyde B. Smith and Louise Frazier Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Cofer Barham; a son, James Walter Barham; and two sisters, Ellen Smith Baugh (Virginius) and Virginia Smith Valenti (Nicholas). She...
Charlotte Ann Harrup Wells
Nov 18, 2025
Charlotte Ann Harrup Wells was born to the late Charlie G. Harrup, Sr. and Edna Velvin Harrup on November 2, 1940, and passed away on November 18, 2025.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother C. G. Harrup, Jr. (Jean).
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Pamela A. Wells of Charles City and Monroe Wells of Smithfield; her...
Daniel C. Sadler, Sr.
Nov 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Daniel C. Sadler Sr., “Captain Dan,” who passed away peacefully Friday, November 14, 2025 at the age of 104 with his family by his side.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life, his wife of 81 years, Ramona Whitley Sadler; four children, Danny Sadler (Sherilyn), Donald Sadler (Susan), Nina...
Jerry Ray Hargrave
Nov 10, 2025
Jerry Ray Hargrave, 82, of Carrollton, VA passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was the son of the late William Henry Hargrave and Lula Idonia Bowden Hargrave. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Faye Chandler Hargrave; daughter, Patricia Griffin; sons, Randy Hargrave, James Casey, Mike Casey, Willie Hargrave and Darrell Hargrave; grandchildren, Kirsten, Kara,...
Robert Wayne Watkins
Nov 7, 2025
Robert Wayne Watkins, 52, of Smithfield VA passed away on November 7, 2025 surrounded by the unconditional love of his family and friends after a brief battle with cancer.
Robert was born on June 26, 1973 in Hampton, VA. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Connie and Doyle Watkins.
He is survived by his father and mother in-love David and...
Frances Carolyn Powers Leonard
Oct 31, 2025
Frances Carolyn Powers Leonard was born on September 1, 1947, and raised in the community of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. As a young girl growing up, she helped her parents in the cotton patch pulling her bag and picking cotton. Carolyn graduated from Scotts Hill High School in 1965. In 1968, she graduated from Bethel College (now Bethel University) in McKenzie,...
Ernest Leroy McGee, Sr.
Oct 24, 2025
Ernest Leroy McGee, Sr., 81, passed away at his home on October 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Marie Southall McGee and his step daughter, Katherine Jean Wilson. He is survived by his step son, Charles Lee Rhodes; daughter, Juanita Marie Goins and son, Ernest Leroy McGee, Jr.; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ernest...
Julia "Judy" Cathelle Addison
Oct 24, 2025
Julia “Judy” Cathelle Addison passed away peacefully in her home in Smithfield, with family, on Friday, October 24, 2025. Born in Chesterfield County to Walter and Mary Norwood, she lived most of her life in Hampton Roads, and was the 2nd of 6 siblings. She met the love of her life, Charles, at church in Hampton, and the two built...
Robert L. More, Jr.
Oct 23, 2025
Robert L More Jr, (Bud) 82, of Franklin Virginia passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bud was predeceased by his parents Robert & Blanche More. He is survived by his wife Mary More, his daughter Kathleen Beckwith (Dave), grandson Robert Black, Sisters, Rebecca (Bill) Rich, Marilyn (Peter) Kempe, brother...


