Oct 7, 2024

R. E. "Ricky" Martin, 70 of Appomattox passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Tamara "Tammy" Smith Martin for 34 years.

Born on February 22, 1954, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Jean Carter Chenault and William Adfield "Teale" Martin. Ricky was owner of Martin...

Oct 4, 2024

Jack Monroe Patteson, aged 94, peacefully passed on October 4, 2024, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Born on March 8, 1930, Jack's life was marked by his dedication to his family, his courage in service, and his faith.

After graduating from Buckingham High School, Jack matriculated to Virginia Tech where he was a proud member of the Corp of...

Sep 29, 2024

Roy Eugene Woody, 81, of Appomattox, died Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was the husband of Iris Garrett Woody for 62 years.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on December 20, 1942, he was a son of the late James Edward Woody, Sr. and the late Glendola Catron Carter. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James...

Sep 26, 2024

Annie Geraldine "Jerry" Ranson Mitchell, 93, of Appomattox, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Born October 1, 1930, she was the daughter of Elsie Dickerson Ranson and Walter T. Ranson. She was the wife of the late Raymond W. "Bobby" Mitchell; sister to the late Thomas D. Ranson; and companion to the late Gene Williamson....

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Yvonne Beale, 89, of Appomattox, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Babcock Manor.

Born in Appomattox County, on May 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Thomas and Nellie Mae Hamilton Beale. Yvonne was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She retired from Amelia Dress Company after 43 ½ years of service...

Sep 22, 2024

Devren Braye Atkins, passed away on September 18, 2024. Born to Chanda Salone Atkins on January 22, 2003, Devren's journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of kindness, compassion, and selflessness.

Devren consistently placed the needs of others above his own. His uplifting nature brought light into the lives of those around him, making every...

Sep 12, 2024

Ruth Guill Smith, 94, of Appomattox, died Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Appomattox County, on April 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle McCormick and Willie Herman Guill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Collidge Smith; by her son, Dr. Larry F. Smith; six sisters, Gertie...

Sep 10, 2024

The gates of Heaven were flung open on Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2024, to welcome Robert "Bobby" Edward Padgett, 73, affectionately known as Dianne's beloved, Dad, Daddy, and B-Pop, of Lynchburg, Virginia.

Bobby was reunited with his doting mama, Blanche Wilson Davis Rowles, and his warmhearted sister, Carolyn Padgett Falwell.

Bobby was overfed, showered with...

Sep 6, 2024

Delores Ann Moon, 76, of Lynchburg, died Friday, September 6, 2024, in Lynchburg Health and Rehab.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on June 18, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Moon and Virginia Ellen Childress Moon Kress.

She is survived by a son, Harold Lee Moon; three grandchildren, Rosie Moon, Sterling Moon,...

Sep 5, 2024

Glenn Arthur McIntosh, 88, of Pamplin passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Sandra Roach McIntosh.

Born on May 22, 1936, in Appomattox County, he was the son of the late Ernest Ivory McIntosh and Nina Mae Arrington McIntosh. He was a member of Rocks Baptist Church where he...

Sep 5, 2024

George Phillip Wooten 83, of Appomattox passed away on September 5, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Buckingham, Virginia on October 29, 1940, he was the son of the late George Matthew Wooten and Dorothy Kinchen. He was a lifelong member of Vera in Appomattox County and graduated from Appomattox County High School. George served with...

Sep 2, 2024

William Donald Neiswander, 81, of Appomattox passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Kathleen "Kathy" M. Neiswander.

Born on June 14, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Neiswander and Blanche Thomas. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Bill enjoyed...

Sep 1, 2024

Jonathon Patrick Gleeson, 58, of Pamplin passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his residence.

Born on June 2, 1966, in San Francisco, CA he was the son of the late John Patrick Gleeson and Sharon Hauff.

He is survived by four daughters, Candice Clowdis and husband, Frank, Kristin Evans and husband, Larnell, Deborah...

Sep 1, 2024

Fred Madison Caldwell, 85, of Appomattox passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on May 25, 1939, in Appomattox County, he was the son of the late Hubert Hunter Caldwell, Sr. and Sara Howerton Caldwell. Fred served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Marine...

Sep 1, 2024

Edward "Bully" Marshall Ferguson, Sr., 88, was reunited with the love of his life in heaven in the early morning hours on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his entire family.

Born in Appomattox County, VA, on November 16, 1935, he was the son of the late Curtis R. and Hazel M. Ferugson. He...

Aug 31, 2024

Anthony Kyle Lerner, Sr., 38, of Concord, died Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was the husband of Tabitha Myers Lerner.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on October 25, 1985, he was the son of Anthony K. "Tony" Lerner of Rustburg and the late Margaret Anne Litchford Lerner. Anthony was employed as a wastewater operator with the Town of...

Aug 26, 2024

On August 26, 2024, Lorraine Hamilton Torrence, 106 years old, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away at home with members of her family at her side.  She was remarkedly healthy until one week before she quietly and painlessly succumbed to complications from a heart attack.  She kept her angelic smile and positive attitude until her last breath. She smiled and...

Aug 24, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Milton departed from this life to be with the Lord, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born April 29, 1942, in Lynchburg, Virginia.  He was the only son of the late John Ivan "Spider" Milton and Mary (née Preston) Milton (currently age 104!) and has one sister, Brenda May (married to John May of Lynchburg).  ...

Aug 22, 2024

Richard Edward Ayers, 85, of Gladstone, VA, died Thursday, August 22, 2024. He was the husband of the late Betty McGhee Ayers.

Born in Botetourt County, VA, on February 18, 1939, he was a son of the late Annie Booth and James Edward Ayers. He had a great passion for fishing and was a retired autobody repairman....

Aug 18, 2024

Patricia Annette "Pat" Gaines, 78, of Appomattox, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, October 9, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Beulah H. Holt Gaines and William Clement Gaines, Sr.  Pat was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.  She received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Wayne State University in Detroit....