This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: treefind4fun Surnames: corpening Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.unknown/7266.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The University of Virginia in Charlottesville maintains newspapers on microfilm, including the Richmond Times-dispatch and Richmond News Leader 1903-1998. You could try calling their microfilm department at 434-924-3516 to see if you can obtain a copy. Or you could try calling the Southside Sentinal in Urbanna, Virginia 804-758-2328 to ask about obituaries from 1986. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.