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...
Patricia Ann Pearson Hodge
Mar 31, 2026
Patricia Ann Hodge, 83, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her daughter’s home.
Born in Indian Head, MD, on November 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Carrie Warren and Richard Pearson. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Simmons and Gerald Hodge; three children, Paul Simmons, Becky Simmons, and Steve Hodge;...
Beverly Ann Campbell Caldwell Richard
Mar 27, 2026
Beverly Ann Campbell Caldwell Richard, 78, of Appomattox, VA passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Appomattox Health and Rehab. She was the wife of Paul Francis Richard.
Born on October 21, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Colin Campbell and Elsie Estes Campbell. She was a member of Freedom Word Church.
In addition to her...
George Maupin Allen, Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
George Maupin Allen Jr., of Pamplin, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, at the age of 74, following a short illness.
He was born on April 10, 1951, to the late George Maupin Allen and Louise Baldwin Allen.
George dedicated his career to the garment industry, beginning with Star Children Garment Factory in Pamplin and Appomattox,...
Shirley Johnson Martin
Mar 26, 2026
Shirley Johnson Martin, 96, of Lynchburg, Va. passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Babcock Manor. She was the wife of the late Milton Richard Martin, Sr., for 69 years.
Born on August 10, 1929, in Appomattox, Va. she was the daughter of the late Joseph Pitzer Johnson and Eula Smith Johnson.
She is survived by two children, Milton Richard Martin,...
Iris Christian Mann
Mar 25, 2026
Iris Christian Mann, 84, of Appomattox, VA, went to see Jesus, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Randolph Wayne Mann.
Born in Appomattox County, VA, on April 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lucille Ryan and William David Christian, Sr. Iris retired from the Appomattox Dairy Queen. She...
Pearl Doss Francis
Mar 25, 2026
Pearl Doss Francis, 70, of Gladstone, VA, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of Marcie Chester Francis, Sr.
Born in Lynchburg, VA, on September 18, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Betty McCormick and Ryland Doss. Pearl was a member of Bethel Bible Church. She worked...
