Lewis High Virginia Alumni Obituaries

Donald Mathews a man of quiet strength and a beloved pillar of his family passed away on January 4 2026 at the age of 87. Born on February 13 1938 to Helen L. Matthews and James R. Lewis Donalds roots were deep in WinstonSalem. He was raised with love and devotion by his great aunt Mary Love and his...

Mr. Lindon Lewis Dookie Alligood age 79 a resident of Washington NC died Sunday January 25 2026 at the home of his sister. A graveside funeral service will be held at 200 p.m. Tuesday January 27 2026 at the Alligood Family Cemetery on the family farm and will be officiated by Marty Alligood. Mr. All...

Mother Eva Mae Caple Allen Gilbert daughter of the late Alex and Rosa Lindsey Caple was born October 12 1926 in Anson Country. She departed her earthly life on January 21 2026 at Hospice Haven Rockingham NC. Eva Mae attended the Public Schools of Anson County. Her Christian experience began at an ea...

Richard Larry Holmes was born in Rapid City SD December 2 1945 to Richard Lewis and Daisy Lou Wheeler Holmes. He attended country grade school in Westover SD and graduated from Murdo High School in 1963. September 1963 he enlisted in the United States Navy. Over his 20year navy career he spent time ...

Our beloved mother sister aunt and friend relocated to Heaven this past Saturday. She fought with great tenacity but God had other plans for her. Georgia was born on February 22 1957 in Manassas Virginia to William "Bill" and Mary Cunningham Grant. She graduated from Greene Central High School in Sn...

Chester Lee Hinkle Jr. age 77 entered his heavenly home on January 21 2026 in Fort Smith Arkansas. He was born on June 5 1948 in Fort Smith a cherished son of Dorothy Ann Cole Hinkle and Chester L. Hinkle Sr. Chester joined the St. James Missionary Baptist Church at a young age and on September 24 2...

Deaconess Vivian H. Jackson was born on March 11 1947 in Brunswick Georgia to the late Ernest and Obie Henley. As the youngest of eight children Vivian grew up wrapped in the love laughter and protection of her siblings Bessie H. Mormon Edward Henley Thomas Henley Louise H. Johnson Jessie Henley Rob...

Mary “Mary Sue” Graham Atkins, 105, of West Chester, passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born in Newport News, VA to Ota Treville and Mary “Mamie” Stanley Graham. Her mother died of a heart condition shortly after she was born. Her beloved grandmother, Amanda Louella “Ella” Graham, raised Mary...

Warren was born in Cranbury on December 1 1933 and passed at home on January 28 2026 at the age of 92. Warren was the firstborn child of Sterling M. and Virginia P Pullen Tantum. At the time of his birth he had 5 sets of grandparents living on Main Street in Cranbury Anna Bert Clayton Maude Sam Ta...

In Loving Memory of Peggy Joan Overman Brethauer 84 of Reynoldsville known affectionately to her community as PJ passed away at home on Saturday January 31 2026 leaving behind a legacy of laughter honesty and a life lived at full speed. She was born in Reynoldsville on July 9 1941 a daughter of the ...

Born Carol Leora Barrett in Youngstown OH on September 14 1943 to the union of Vernon S. Barrett Sr. and Ora McCain Barrett Carol grew up in the diverse ethnic community of the former Monkeys Nest on Dakota Street. Carol married Lewis W. Macklin North High School sweethearts and from that union they...

Melvin George Shope Sr., 81, of Avella, formerly of Oregon and Erie, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Premier Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.He was born on October 30, 1944 in Girard, PA, son of the late Melvin Lewis and Meryl Agnis Parmerter Shope.Melvin attended Gira...

Lawanda Nicole Hill affectionately known as Nique 49 transitioned into her eternal home on Wednesday December 31 2025 at Callie and John Rainey Hospice House in Anderson SC. She was born in Abbeville SC on January 3 1977 to Terry Lewis and Estelle Power Hill. Lawanda was a firm believer in God. She ...

BIG STONE GAP VA JANUARY 21 2026 On Monday January 19 2026 Jonah Kelley 46 passed away at his home after a heart attack brought on by a brief bought of pancreatitis. Jonah was born at Wise Hospital to Larry Kelley and Mary Ellen Kelley. He graduated from J.J. Kelly High ...

On Wednesday morning January 28 2026 God in his infinite wisdom dispatched an angel who whispered Barbara your road has been rough you have suffered enough youve fought a good fight now come home to rest. Our beloved Barbara Ann Lee Odegaard was born on March 2 1941 in Williamsburg VA to the late Th...

Willie Gladstone Mothershead Jr. age 77 of Farnham Virginia passed away on December 27 2025. He was born on July 27 1948 in Farnham Virginia. Affectionately known as Billy or Billy Buck he was born to Willie Gladstone Mothershead Sr. and Florence Virginia Mothershead. He was raised along the banks o...

Judy Richards passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 23, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1949, in Roanoke, VA, and raised in Salem, VA, Judy lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, and a deep love for both people and animals.Jud...

Thomas Kunkle Hutchens passed away on Friday December 20 2024 at the age of 84 with his family by his side. Tom was born in Newport News Virginia the son of Eloise and Lewis Hutchens. He graduated from Warwick High School in 1958 and received his Pharmacy degree from the Medical College of Virginia ...

Barbara Diane Reed 80 of Newport News Virginia passed away peacefully on June 25 2025 surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a life welllived. Diane was born in Detroit MI and is the daughter of Blanche Blair of Lenora WV and French Shortridge of Grundy Virginia a legacy of strengt...

was born in Jacksonville Florida to Don and Rae nee Chilton Hammontree. Jim Hammontree a son brother husband father Big Gramps friend photographer music lover and motorcycle enthusiast passed away on January 30 2025 at the age of 83. Jim grew up in Miami Florida where his early childhood was oversha...

W. Terry Lewis 71 passed away Thursday January 29 2026 in Hampton Virginia. He was born November 21 1954 to Carson and Faye Lewis. He resided in Hampton Virginia and graduated from Hampton High School. He is survived by his significant other Julie Hunter his brothers Bud and C.W Lewis and his childr...

James M. Henderson affectionately known as Funnyman a native of Boston Massachusetts departed this life on January 22 2026. Funnyman was born May 18 1946 to the late Margaret Pierce Henderson and James A. Stone Henderson. He was also preceded in death by his loving devoted wife Joyce Lewis Henderson...

I fought a good fight I finished my course I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 47 On Friday January 30 2026 Steve Alexander Turner peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal peace with the Lord. Steve was born September 7 1960 to the late Elbert Turner Sr. and Marie L. Turner in Chest...

Our beloved Brenda J. Wynn was born on August 7 1956 in Manhattan New York to the late Mary McClure and Charles McClure. She was the second of two cherished daughters. On January 4 2026 she peacefully transitioned from this life boarding her flight to glory Flight 930 surrounded by love and legacy. ...

Veronica JoAnne Lewis was born on Monday September 27th 1954 in Emporia Virginia to the late Evelyn Phillips and Walter L. Phillips Sr. She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday January 1st 2026. Affectionately known as JoAnne by all who loved her she was a woman of quiet strength...

On Thursday December 25th 2025 at Bon Secours Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia Virginia God gently called His beloved child Gloria Jean Carpenter Franklin from labor to reward ushering her peacefully into eternal rest. Gloria was born on Tuesday February 10th 1948 in Greensville ...

90 was born on June 10 1934 inLunenburg County Virginia. She was the daughter of the lateRobert Davis and Annie Mae Watts Davis. She departed thislife on Monday February 10 2025 at her residence. At an early age Hattie joined Calvary Baptist Church in Victoria Virginia. She graduated from Lunenburg ...

peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on January 20 2026. He was born on December 23 1953 to the late Mattie Gill Poindexter Hancock and Jim Hardy Poindexter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son William Everett Poindexter seven brothers Troy Gill Dennis Jimmy Lewis C...

Bradford Eugene “Brad” Whaley, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.Brad was born on August 20, 1957 in Winchester, Virginia, to the late Maurice and Jean Whaley. He graduated from Hampshire High School in 1975.Following high school, Brad entered the United States Air Force, where he proud...

Janet Celest Brown 66 of Wichita Falls Texas passed away on December 25 2025. She was born on June 15 1959 and was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School. Janet worked many jobs throughout her life and later moved to Newport News Virginia where she was employed at Canon Manufacturing for many years...