May 23, 2024

Anthony Alexander "Xander" Blunt, 20, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Born in Dover, Delaware on January 21, 2004, he was the son of Tony and Megan Blunt of Appomattox.

Xander had a true love for God and loved his church and church family.

He enjoyed playing video games, spending...

May 23, 2024

Wesley Grayson Hamlett, 90, of Pamplin, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Arlean Barbour Hamlett for 36 years. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather to be.

Born on June 8, 1933, in Virginia, he was the son of the late Laura...

May 20, 2024

Orpha Faith Evans, infant daughter of Ryan Patrick Evans and Samantha Nicole Steen of Appomattox passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by four siblings, Emory James Evans, MacKenzley Ryanne Evans, Jacob Michael Evans, and Shawn Axel Evans; maternal grandmother, Mary Steen; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Osborne and Kenny Osborne;...

May 17, 2024

Amanda Jean Guill Layne, 44, of Appomattox, died Friday, May 17, 2024.

Born in Lynchburg, December 2, 1979, she was a daughter of Cynthia Elaine Carter Guill and the late Warren Eugene Guill.  Amanda worked at Sylvia's salon for many years, where she enjoyed conversating and helping people to look their best. She liked to camp, trail...

May 17, 2024

Glenn Samuel Martin, Jr., 76, of Tennessee, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Appomattox, September 8, 1947, he was a son of the late Ophelia Self Martin and Glenn Samuel Martin, Sr.

The Tobacco Industry was Sammy's passion. He raised a tobacco crop every year and owned several Tobacco Warehouses over...

May 16, 2024

Barbara Dawn Temple, 82, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, May 16, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Jesse Wayne Temple.

Born in California, August 17, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Lucy Chup Kauffman and Roy Kauffman.  Barbara was an Elementary School Teacher.

She is survived by two children, Jeremy Temple and...

May 15, 2024

Jennifer Camden White, 62, of Amherst, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  She was the loving wife of Larry "Gator" White.

Born in Lynchburg, October 5, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Doris Camden Ferguson and Philip "Phil" Camden.  She was preceded in death by stepfather, Gordon Wayne Ferguson.  Jennifer graduated from Amherst County High School...

May 15, 2024

Mary Ruth Arrington Garrow, 90, of Norfolk, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late John Franklin Garrow.

Born on May 30, 1933, in Charlotte Court House, VA, she was the daughter of the late David Stokley Arrington and Grace Sams Arrington.

She is survived by one son,...

May 13, 2024

Lorene Foster Kay, 94, of Farmville, died Monday, May 13, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Carroll Bruce Kay.

Born in Lynchburg, December 26, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Hallie Tuggle Foster and William Thomas Foster.  Lorene was a member of Ash Camp Baptist Church.  She was past president of the Keysville...

May 13, 2024

Linda Taylor Fitze, 70, of Lynchburg, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Quantico, May 17, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Evelyn May Pearson Taylor and Junior Dale Taylor.  Linda had a strong faith in God and enjoyed attending church services at her apartment building.  She was a clerk at...

May 12, 2024

Thomas Randolph "Randy" Moore, 63, of Gladstone, died Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Born in Lynchburg, July 17, 1960, he was a son of the late Martha Jennings and Marvin Watts Moore, Jr.  "Sweet Moe" as he was affectionately known, was a member of Trinity Methodist Church.  He was a lifetime member of Chestnut Mountain Hunt Club and...

May 11, 2024

Lori Robyn Wilson Gott, 48, of Appomattox, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024.  She was the loving wife of Michael Graham Gott for 24 years.

Born in Jackson, WY, October 15, 1975, she was a daughter of Glenda Miller Wilson and Robert Clifton Wilson.  Lori was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. She served for many years...

May 10, 2024

Marion Williams Litchford, 94, of Concord passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Franklin Boyce Litchford, Sr.

Born on October 10, 1929, in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Helen Wilburn and Edwin Garland Williams. Marion was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church....

May 6, 2024

Billy Carter Coleman, 91, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Lois Ann "Sis" Clarke Ellis Coleman.

Born on August 8, 1932, in Gladstone, VA, he was the son of the late Spurgeon James Coleman and Mary Inge Coleman. Billy worked for the railroad and Campbell Lumber...

May 4, 2024

Jerry Layne Cook, 50, of Appomattox, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Lynchburg, December 17, 1973, he was a son of Dianne Smith Cook and William Thomas "Tommy" Cook.

In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers, William Dwayne Cook and Terry Wayne Cook; grandmother, Margaret Steele; three...

Apr 30, 2024

Adrian Gail Ranson, 41, of Greensboro, NC, died suddenly as a result of an accident, April 30, 2024.

Born in Lynchburg, June 20, 1982, she was a daughter of James Ranson and Phyllis and David Harvey.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by three children whom she loved dearly, Gerran Hinds and wife,...

Apr 29, 2024

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Brandon Allen Doss, 43, passed away peacefully at Appomattox Health and Rehab.

Born on November 29, 1980, he was the son of Sue Moore Doss and the late Glenn Allen Doss. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Virgle Moore, Henry Doss, Margie and Ralph Reider...

Apr 28, 2024

Rodger Carol "Hollywood" Edwards, 62, of Dillwyn, died Sunday, April 28, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Debra Marie Roland Edwards.

Born in Charlottesville, August 22, 1961, he was the son of the late Gladys Marie Davidson Edwards and Linwood Edwards.  He was a member of Bethel Bible Church, Appomattox, and a truck driver for...

Apr 27, 2024

Charles Edward Garrett, 66, of Appomattox, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife and all of his children and grandchildren.  He was the loving husband of Deborah Parshall Garrett for 27 years.

Born in Bedford, Va., March 13, 1958, he was a son of the late James Melvin Garrett and Estelle Sweeney Garrett...

Apr 25, 2024

Judy L. Gray, 77, of Goode, passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a short but fierce battle with cancer.

Judy was a person who loved keeping busy.  After retiring from RR Donnelly, she worked for several independent local businessmen in accounting and payroll and even worked the very early morning shift as...