Oct 27, 2024

John Thomas Kress, Jr., 49, of Appomattox, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Jennifer Gunter Kress.

Born in Lynchburg, VA on September 24, 1975, he was the son of Patricia Phelps Shelton of Arrington and John Thomas Kress, Sr.  of Appomattox. He was employed by Appomattox Well Drilling.

Oct 26, 2024

Dennis Gene Clarkson, of Newport News left this world in a tragic accident on October 26, 2024.

Born on November 28, 1949, he was the son of the late Marguerite Gilliam and Frank Walton Clarkson. Dennis was very outgoing and loved people, especially those in his neighborhood. They were so good to him. He was a teacher...

Oct 25, 2024

Gail Layne Wheeler, 68, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of Thomas B. "Tommy" Wheeler.

Born on September 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Jack David Layne, Sr. and Loretta Doss Layne. She was a member of Memorial Methodist Church. Gail was a 1974...

Oct 25, 2024

Eva Baldwin Tolbert, 95, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died Friday, October 25, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel Lee Tolbert.

Born in Virginia, on May 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cleave Willis Baldwin and Laura Ferguson Baldwin. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Willis, Wiley, Howard, Ernest,...

Oct 22, 2024

Gwendolyn (Gwen) Moore Lawhorn, 58, of Citrus Springs, FL. passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her home with her husband and family by her side. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Lawhorn, Jr., for 37 years. Born in Lynchburg, VA November 11, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Burnace Allan Moore and late...

Oct 20, 2024

Drema Ellis Jamerson, 72, of Appomattox passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of Donald Ray Jamerson for 53 years.

Born in Williamson, WV on August 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Leck Music Ellis and Sadie Browning Ellis.

In addition to her husband, she...

Oct 20, 2024

Alice Clapp Martin, 96, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at The Summit Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Rawlings Clayton Martin for 61 years.

Born in Appomattox County on February 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John McHyne Clapp and Ruth Tickle Clapp. She was a...

Oct 19, 2024

Doris Austin Canada, 86, of Phenix, died on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her residence. She was the loving wife of Robert Morrell "Bobby" Canada for almost 69 years.

Born on July 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Katie Ferguson and Floyd Austin. She was a member of Phenix Presbyterian Church.

Doris...

Oct 17, 2024

Lawrence Timothy "Timmy" Clements, 64 of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his residence.

Born on March 28, 1960, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Lawrence Clinton Clements and Cora Wood Clements.

He is survived by his significant other, Norma Aaron; two children, Clint Clements and fiancée, Heather Johnson,...

Oct 7, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Carson Torrence, 75, of Henrico, Va went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 7, 2024, she is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Nadine Carson and her daughter Stephanie Jean Torrence. Becky leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, Rev. C. David Torrence Jr.; Daughter, Sherri Chaney...

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...