Courier-Record Newspaper

01/05/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT for Betty Boyce Wallace, 85, of Crewe. She owned a number of cats, and family members are asking for those interested in adopting to contact her son, Brian Boyle, via Facebook Messenger.

01/05/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Family visitation is set for Friday, services 11 a.m. Saturday, for Ruby Harris Royall of Blackstone. She was an avid sports fan and even wrote letters of advice to former UVA football coach Al Groh.

01/05/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Service is set for 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 6th) in Amelia for Barbara Ann Spinks, 90, of McKenney.

01/05/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Memorial Service is set for Thursday, Jan. 15th at 12 Noon in Blackstone for former long-time local resident, June DeBerry Buntin, 93.

01/05/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Family visitation and services are set for tomorrow (Tuesday, January 6th, 2026) in Blackstone for Susan Tyler Clay Baldwin, 82, formerly of Blackstone.

01/04/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Family visitation and praise service are set for this coming Wednesday, Jan. 7th at Victoria Baptist Church for Jacqueline Breedlove Clement, 96, of Victoria. Long-time talented vocalist, bookkeeper, organizer of the Victoria High School Preservation Association, and co-Chair of the Town of Victoria's 100th anniversary.

01/04/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Services are set for Friday, Jan. 9th, in Victoria, for Billy Joe Johnson, 51, of Keysville.

01/03/2026

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT: Services are set for 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6th, for Shirley Stables Daniel, 92, of Nottoway. Active in her church and long-time supporter of Weekday Religious Education in Nottoway County.

01/02/2026

MOMENTS AGO FROM NOTTOWAY SHERIFF ROBERT JONES: This is in reference to a 911 call last night in the 1400 block of Dusty Road off of The Falls Road south of Crewe. Subject was found deceased inside a residence with laceration to throat. Here is what Sheriff Jones released:

"The Nottoway Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death. At 20:05 pm on 01 January 26, Nottoway Dispatch Center received the 911 call. Deputies responded to a residence on Dusty Road in Crewe for a report of a deceased subject. Upon arrival of Deputies and EMS subject was confirmed deceased. The investigation is ongoing at this time. There is no public threat."

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01/02/2026

A FEW EARLY PREDICTIONS FOR 2026 FROM THE COURIER-RECORD NEWS ROOM -- (Only for entertainment and not gambling purposes):

--Area motorists, many of whom appear to be traffic engineers and political pundits in their spare time, will "rejoice" on Facebook once construction begins (Spring 2026) on VDOT's roundabout for the intersection of Rt. 40 and Military Road, where too many folks are in a hurry and don't obey stop signs. Will the roundabout be effective? Will it be worth VDOT's estimated $7.2 million price tag (that estimate dates back to 2019)?

--Nottoway County Supervisors, who initially were skeptical of solar farms ("industrial solar facilities") and some even strongly opposed, will approve several solar farm applications to lessen the financial impact of a planned new estimated $20 million courthouse. Expect several 3-2 or 4-1 decisions approving said applications.

--Nottoway County (finally) will open and dedicate its new animal shelter in Burkeville. Supervisors will draw straws to see who gets to dress-up in a dog and cat costume as part of the ribbon-cutting festivities.

--County Supervisors will relocate the Health Dept. and Social Services building to the former Burkeville Elementary School building. The Sheriff's Office will be relocated to the Social Services building. The Voter Registrar's Office will leave Burkeville join the Treasurer and Commissioner of Revenue's offices in downtown Blackstone. Those predicted moves could beg the question, "Where is the County seat?"

--Blackstone officials will fiercely debate the Phillip Armes ditch when it comes back up for discussion on Elm Street. They will also split over a planned splash park and over which street needs sidewalks more: Amelia Avenue or College Avenue.

--Tractor Supply (duh!) will open in Blackstone.

--The Huddle House building, due to its $1,500 monthly ground lease, will remain idle.

--Work will begin and be completed on renovating The Gables building at The Inn at Blackstone.

--Six bands will march in the 2026 Blackstone Christmas Parade.

--Model trains will return to the armory for at least one full week in December.

--Most Town of Blackstone officials will not have opposition in the Nov. 3rd election. Two or more incumbents will not seek re-election.

MORE TO COME....

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