Richard Lee "Dick" Somazze, Sr.
May 12, 2026
Richard Lee “Dick” Somazze, Sr., 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Carolyn Messick Somazze, his beloved wife, for 56 years.
Born on January 26, 1943 in Oella, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leo Richard Somazze and Beatrice Paddy Wise. He was a...
Ted O'Dell Farmer
May 9, 2026
Ted O’Dell Farmer, 75, of Appomattox passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was the husband of Nancy Coleman Farmer.
Born in Marion, VA, on September 10, 1950, he was the son of Ola McGrady Farmer and James Arthur Farmer. He was a longtime member of Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA and was a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Mary...
Melanie Greene Chambers
May 9, 2026
Melanie Greene Chambers, 78, of Spout Spring, VA, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Harold "Hal" Chambers, III.
Born in Lenoir, NC, on March 19, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Christie Lafayette Greene and Ruby Baker Greene. Melanie was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She graduated...
Anna Mae Weeks
May 6, 2026
To have known Anna Mae Weeks was to have known selflessness and love-- she was, truly, a beacon in everyone's lives. Anna, 80, fell into her final sleep Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, and is at peace now. She is and will be forever beyond missed.
Survived by three sons, Joseph Davis, Richard Davis, and Christopher Weeks and four grandchildren, Barrett, Leah,...
Phyllis LeGrand Harvey
May 3, 2026
Phyllis LeGrand Harvey, 94, of Chesterfield, VA passed away and entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was the wife of the late Thomas Edward Harvey.
Born on November 20, 1931, in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Archie Alexander LeGrand, Sr. and Lula Price LeGrand. Phyllis was a founding member of God’s...
Carol Ann MacDiarmid Donato
May 3, 2026
Carol Ann MacDiarmid Donato, 73, of Spout Spring passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on February 20, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Charles MacDiarmid and Margaret Mary Kroboth. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She was owner/operator for 26 years at Frank’s Place....
Thomas Lee Major, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Lee Major Jr., 77, passed away on April 29, 2026. A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Tommy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tommy was born on September 21, 1948, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late Thomas Lee Major Sr. and Cornelia Anne Turner. He is survived by his daughter, Ann Lee Major...
Timothy Lynn Martin
Apr 27, 2026
Timothy Lynn Martin, 60, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Born on July 16, 1965, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Joel David Martin, Sr. and Inez Fay Blazer.
He is survived by three siblings, Darlene Martin of Appomattox, Bradley Martin of Colorado, and Steven Martin of Arizona; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded...
Edward I. Frazier
Apr 26, 2026
Edward I. “Buster” Frazier, 92, of Rustburg, VA, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Mary Maddox Frazier for over 70 years.
Born in Rustburg, VA, on May 16, 1933, he was the 13th of 14 children born to the late Hessie Keesee and John Ocie...
Patricia Robertson Garrett
Apr 23, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Robertson Garrett, 73, of Appomattox, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Nathan Wayne Garrett for 40 years.
Born on September 2, 1952, in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Robertson and LouEmma Conner Robertson.
She is survived by her son, Jason Garrett (Cheryl)...
Dorothy Faye McFadden
Apr 18, 2026
Dorothy Faye McFadden, 83, of Pamplin passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Larry Wayne McFadden for 49 years.
Born on November 4, 1942, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Roy James Jones and Rosetta Shelton Jones.
She is survived by two children, Bruce Wayne McFadden and Susan Diane...
Harley Roscoe Shaffer Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Harley Roscoe Shaffer, Jr., 80, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Sally Bartley Shaffer.
Born on September 2, 1945, in McLean, VA, he was the son of the late Madeline Moore and Harley Roscoe Shaffer, Sr. Harley was a member of Glenn Memorial Baptist Church, serving...
Mary Margaret Seals Mann
Apr 16, 2026
Mary Margaret Seals Mann, 60, of Appomattox, Virginia, formerly of Charlotte County, passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, on October 4, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Fred Ray Seals and Hester Lee Filer Asman.
She was a devoted wife, mother, MawMaw, and friend. She was known for...
Raymond Odell Coggins
Apr 16, 2026
Rev. Raymond Odell Coggins, 90, of Appomattox went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was the husband of Ruby Louise Nance Coggins.
Born on September 21, 1935, in Thomasville, NC, he was the son of the late Frank Coggins and Edna Leonard Coggins. He was a lifelong pastor and preached the gospel for over 60 years...
Albert Harrington Carter
Apr 13, 2026
Albert Harrington Carter, 76, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Born in Lynchburg, on April 28, 1949, he was the son of the late Leah Beasley Carter and Willis Harrington Carter. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Carter.
Albert is survived by a sister, Karen F. Carter of Mechanicsville, VA;...
Sally Bartley Shaffer
Apr 9, 2026
Sally Kathryn Bartley Shaffer, 72, of Appomattox, VA passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Farmville Health and Rehab. She was the wife of Harley R. Shaffer.
Born on December 15, 1953, in Pikeville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jack Bartley and Alma Saunders Bartley. She was a member of Glenn Memorial Baptist Church where she served...
Nedra Baker Womack
Apr 8, 2026
Nedra Baker “Nana” Womack, 95, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late James C. Womack, Jr.
Born in Appomattox, VA, on May 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ora Harvey and H. Dillard Baker. Nedra was a member of Evergreen Methodist Church...
Karson Wayne Morrison
Apr 7, 2026
Karson Wayne Morrison, 84, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He shared 62 years of life and love with his wife, Linda Carol Lambkin.
Born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada on February 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Sarah Hastings and John Thomas Morrison. Karson was a computer programmer with Bell System...
Sandra Knowles Landry
Apr 5, 2026
Sandra Knowles Landry, 70, of Appomattox, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, at 12:23 am, surrounded by dear friends and family.
Sandra was born in Atlanta, GA, on March 12, 1956, and is survived by her husband of 36 years, Mark; her daughter, Alexis Marsh (Austin); sister-in-law, Clara “Cookie” Knowles; and...
Virginia Hensley Stephens
Mar 31, 2026
Virginia Hensley Stephens, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Marshall Louis Stephens for 66 years.
Born in Bedford County, VA, on September 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Cathryn Coleman and Emmitt Gordon Hensley. Virginia retired as a branch manager with “United Virginia...
