Dec 12, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Ward Torrence, 83, of River Ridge Road, Appomattox, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Babcock Manor. She was the wife of the late Frank Allen Torrence.

Born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, on August 5, 1942, she was the daughter of Elsie Keeton and Eugene Joseph Ward, Sr. She was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church where...

Dec 9, 2025

Nancy Godsey Webber, 67, of Lynchburg passed away on December 9, 2025, at her residence.

Born on May 1, 1958, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Braxton Godsey and Edith McCormick Godsey. She is survived by three daughters, Michelle Tucker and Otis, Brittany Webber and Jessica all of Raleigh, NC, and Whitney Ward and Andrew of Pamplin;...

Dec 8, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we gather to celebrate the remarkable life of Betty Ann Moore Slough, who peacefully departed this world on December 8, 2025, surrounded by her cherished daughter, Rhonda Doss. Betty’s journey was a testament to her resilience as she faced a long and challenging illness, and now she rests in the embrace of heaven.

Born on...

Dec 3, 2025

Linda Scruggs Davenport, 85, of Buckingham, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Dennis Howard Davenport.

Born in Narrows, VA, on August 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Archer Scruggs and the late Beatrice Leftwich Scruggs.

She is survived by two children, Lydia Kalata (Steve), and...

Nov 29, 2025

Rosenia Lee Haymond “Rosie” Hart, 82, of Appomattox passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was twice widowed, her first husband was Isaac Lewis and her second was Donald W. Hart, Sr.

Born on April 10, 1943, in Upshur County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Creed Lumis Haymond, and Lucetta Bragg Haymond....

Nov 29, 2025

Jane Morris Perdue, 86, of Appomattox passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Charles “Charlie” Loys Perdue for 68 years.

Born in Appomattox County, VA, on January 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Morris and Alice Mable Evans Morris. She was a member of Memorial Methodist Church....

Nov 28, 2025

Carolyn Cason Davis, 82, of Appomattox passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Farmville, on March 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Cason and Mabel S. W. Cason. She worked at Thomasville Furniture for 37 years. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Ferrum College. Her passion was gardening and...

Nov 25, 2025

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace

Ephesians 1:7 KJV

Diane Myers, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2025, after a brief illness. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and cherished homemaker. Diane built her life around faith, family, and the...

Nov 23, 2025

Larry Steve Fleshman, known to those who loved him simply as Steve, passed away peacefully in his home on November 23, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1950, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Lowell D. Fleshman and Doris Garrett Fleshman.

Steve grew up with his family and the tight-knit community in Evergreen, Va. After graduating from high school, he...

Nov 23, 2025

Shirley Nash Gryder, 84, of Lynchburg passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on July 29, 1941, in Pamplin, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank Fisher Nash and Christina Lee Nash. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Peters and husband, Donald of Amherst; her...

Nov 21, 2025

Stephanie L. Mara of Appomattox, VA, formerly Titusville, NJ, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at home.

Born in New York City, New York, on January 4, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Florence Williams Lenhart and Ralph Leroy Lenhart.

She is survived by her son, Frank J. Mara III (Heather Mays); two grandsons, Trevin Mays and Frank J. Mara...

Nov 21, 2025

Roger Morgan Francis, 83, of Concord, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Appomattox Health and Rehab. He was the husband of Dorothy Marie Painter Ballagh Francis.

Born on December 14, 1941, in Newport News, VA he was the son of the late Morgan B. “Bud” Francis and Violet Edwards Francis Jones Wallace. He attended New Concord Presbyterian Church and...

Nov 20, 2025

James Carlton “Son” Doss, 85, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Hogan Doss.

Born in Appomattox County on February 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Bernard Doss and Daisy Nell Doss. Son was a lifelong member of Bible Baptist Church and served his country as...

Nov 19, 2025

Mona Jane McFadden, 83, of Pamplin, VA, passed away, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late, Royal Burnette McFadden.

Born in Virginia, on May 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Mildred Louise Marshall Massie and the late Earl Dewey Massie.

She is...

Nov 15, 2025

Bridget Manley Riley, 57, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of Clarence Carlton Riley Jr. for 38 years.

Born in Big Island, VA, on July 17, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Dana Humphreys Manley and the late Ernest Johnson Manley. Bridget worked as...

Nov 15, 2025

Joyce Gail Tolley, 80, of Pamplin, VA, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the University of Virginia Hospital.

Born in Ronceverte, WV, on March 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edith Mann Tolley and the late Otto Hunter Tolley Sr. Joyce was an active lifelong member of Piney Ridge United Methodist Church. She...

Nov 13, 2025

Otto Hunter "Sonny" Tolley Jr., 82, of Pamplin, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at The Woodland Assisted Living Facility in Farmville, VA.

Born in Christiansburg, VA, on February 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Edith Mann Tolley and the late Otto Hunter Tolley Sr. Sonny was a member of Piney Ridge...

Nov 13, 2025

William Clifton "Cliff' Drinkard, 87, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge Community. He was the husband of the late Betty Steuart Drinkard.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on April 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Virginia Elizabeth Martin Drinkard, and the late Howlett Fuller Drinkard...

Nov 10, 2025

Thomas Clark Raber, 83, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Tom was born on October 16, 1942, in Bloomington, Illinois, to the late John E. and Gail Cummings Raber. He grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and spent over 3 years of his childhood in Manila, Philippines. He graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High...

Nov 8, 2025

Orville Nathaniel Gregory, Jr., 59, of Spout Spring passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was the husband of Billie Jo Collins Gregory.

Born on April 15, 1966, in Hampton, VA, he was the son of Blonnie Marie Gregory and the late Orville Nathaniel "Bunny" Gregory, Sr.

In addition to his wife and mother,...