Death Notices
May 31, 2023
Juanita T Perkinson Juanita T. Perkinson of Amelia died May 18. Juanita is survived by her husband, Bernard “Fox”; mother, Lois Mondrey; son, Bernard-Mister Perkinson;...
May 31, 2023
Wreaths were placed by area veterans groups during ceremonies held at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historic State Park (left) on Saturday...
May 31, 2023
Asked why she wanted to be a school board member again after a 16-year hiatus, Kay Fletcher noted she had...
May 31, 2023
Monday (May 22) the Amelia County Planning Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommended the board of supervisors grant a...
May 31, 2023
Last week a candidate for the Amelia County District 3 supervisor's position withdrew his name from the ballot. According to...
May 31, 2023
Amelia County Community Development Director Brady Deal will be the guest speaker at the Amelia Leadership Forum (ALF) meeting scheduled...
May 31, 2023
The Heart of Virginia Beekeepers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday (June 6) at the Prince Edward County Extension Office, located...
May 31, 2023
Amelia County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without...
May 31, 2023
Amelia County Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the Fun in the Sun Summer Day Camp. The cost...
By Jean Tremaine | May 31, 2023
Horse, A Novel is based on the tale of Lexington, the most famous racehorse in 19th century America. He was...
May 31, 2023
The Russell Grove Association (RGA) will sponsor its second Juneteenth Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17...
May 31, 2023
Two members of the Amelia County High School Varsity Softball Team were selected to the All-James River District softball team....
April 6, 2023
Amelia County High School senior varsity softball players Kara Comfort (left), and Brianna Fisher have started their final season of...
March 30, 2023
On Monday (March 20) the Amelia Academy Patriots hosted Fuqua School in varsity baseball action. Pictured is sophomore Jacob Barbour...
May 31, 2023
Terrapin Neck Grange members Paul Martin (left), Sandi Isabell (second from left) and Diane Martin (right) presented scholarships to three graduates at Amelia County High...
By Robin Gary | May 31, 2023
When Renee Wells walked across the stage as the valedictorian of the Amelia County High School Class of 2023 it was a site not unfamiliar...
May 25, 2023
Amelia County High School held its 2023 commencement ceremony in the gymnasium on Saturday (May 20). This year’s class had 117 graduates. The Amelia Academy...
By Editor Wayne Russell | May 25, 2023
Tool-naming Do you name your tools? I don't name all of them but a few do have names. My favorite...
BY JOE LIVELY | May 18, 2023
Years ago, while in undergraduate college, I was privileged to have an instructor, who described the physics involved in capturing...
May 11, 2023
Although there were no changes made to the Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief program for 2023, I encourage you to...
May 31, 2023
Dean Sherwood Lewis died unexpectedly Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home in Nottoway County Virginia. He was 54 years...
May 31, 2023
John David Newsome, of Amelia, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father,...
May 25, 2023
Glinda Boykin Beaton, Beloved wife, mother and grandmother was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 victorious over the...
May 25, 2023
Jean Laura Fitzpatrick (Howard) now a citizen of Heaven, from Amelia and formerly of New Jersey and Vermont, born on...
May 31, 2023
Juanita T Perkinson Juanita T. Perkinson of Amelia died May 18. Juanita is survived by her husband, Bernard “Fox”; mother, Lois Mondrey; son, Bernard-Mister Perkinson;...