James Wallace Guill
May 18, 2026
James Wallace Guill, 80, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Appomattox Health and Rehab.
Born in Lynchburg, VA on November 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Willie Elmo Guill and Mary Frances Coleman Guill. He served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army.
He is survived by his son, James...
Ellen Doss Stowe
May 18, 2026
Ellen Doss Stowe, 85, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Babcock Manor.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Burrell Doss and Vernon Victoria Stanley.
Ellen is survived by her two children, Rhonda Seay of Madison Heights and James "Randy" Johnson (Sandra) of Rustburg. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren,...
Irene Hyder Morrell
May 17, 2026
Irene Hyder Morrell, 87, of Concord passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dayton Eugene Morrell, Sr.
Born in Hampton, TN, on August 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Daunt Hyder and Lucyle McLaughlin Hyder. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church.
She is survived by two...
Stephen Gordon Godsey, Sr.
May 16, 2026
Stephen Gordon Godsey, Sr., born September 22, 1944, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by the love of family and the legacy of a life well lived.
Stephen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend whose steady presence and love for family touched many lives.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife...
David Clarke Almond
May 16, 2026
David Clarke Almond, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the many memories he created throughout a remarkable life.
David was born on July 3, 1941, in Appomattox, Virginia. He lived a life defined by hard work, intelligence, adventure, loyalty, and deep devotion to those he loved.
A proud graduate...
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...
Robert Marion Sayre, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Robert M Sayre, Jr., 71 of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
He was born in Washington, D.C., the eldest son of Ambassador Robert M. Sayre and Elora A. Sayre.
Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, grew up in Washington, D.C., as well as living overseas throughout Latin America, where his parents led important diplomatic work...
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...
