Frances Ann Whitt Gilliam
Jul 19, 2026
Frances Ann Whitt Gilliam, 90, of Concord, VA, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving wife of G. D. Gilliam for 67 years.
Born in Richmond, VA, on January 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Lola May Wood and William James Whitt. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1954, she went on...
Carol Mason Godsey
Jul 16, 2026
Carol Mason Godsey, 83, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was the wife of the late James R. “Jack” Godsey.
Born in Lynchburg, VA, on May 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Mason and Dollie Trent Mason. Carol graduated from Chowan College and Radiologic Technology school and was employed as a registered x-ray technician...
Sandra Jean Chapman
Jul 15, 2026
Sandra Jean Chapman, 78, of Pamplin, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jean Rose and Edward Morton Garber. She began her career as a registered nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and retired after 40 years of dedicated service.
Sandra loved gardening and enjoyed volunteering her time with worthy...
Audrey Greene Ragland
Jul 15, 2026
Audrey Greene Ragland, 83, of Spout Spring, Virginia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Edward Ragland, Sr.
Born on December 4, 1942, in Lenoir, North Carolina, Audrey was the daughter of the late Ruby Baker Greene...
Jimmie Neal Williams III
Jul 14, 2026
Jimmie Neal Williams III, 47, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, VA, on February 2, 1979, he was the son of Robbie Salassi Williams and Jimmie Neal Williams Jr.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Tara Napier and husband, George; and a grandmother, Dorothy Salassi.
He...
Steve Howard Blunt
Jul 13, 2026
Steve Howard Blunt, 47, of Appomattox, Virginia, peacefully entered his eternal home with the Lord on July 13, 2026.
Born on August 3, 1978, in Easton, Maryland, Steve was the beloved son of Charles Howard Blunt, Jr. of Milford, DE and Argatha Louvinia Cook of Appomattox, VA. He was a devoted father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend whose love for...
Marie Grove Roberts
Jul 12, 2026
Marie Martin Grove Roberts, 87, of Appomattox passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was twice widowed; her first husband was Rev. David S. Grove, her second husband was Marion Roberts.
Born on June 9, 1939, in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Fred Martin and Edith Marie Martin. She was a...
Sarah Ann Moore
Jul 10, 2026
On July 10th, just one day shy of her 96th birthday, Sarah Ann Hancock Moore, of Charlotte Court House, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.
She was reunited with her parents, Lorraine Waddell and Charlie Pierman Hancock; her husband, Jerry Moore; a daughter, Mary Ann High; a son, David Moore; a grandson, Jeremiah Hamlett; and a brother, William Reed Hancock.
Sarah...
Mark Edward Drinkard
Jul 8, 2026
Mark Edward Drinkard, 61, of Appomattox, VA, passed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home. Born in Albuquerque, NM, on June 2, 1965, he was the son of Nell Daley and Tommy Scott Drinkard of Appomattox.
He is also survived by two sons, Heath Drinkard and Braden Drinkard; two brothers, Scott Drinkard and Jeff Drinkard and wife, Rebecca; two nieces,...
Joyce McCormick France
Jul 8, 2026
Joyce McCormick France, 83, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Philip Dorsey France.
Born in Lynchburg, VA, on May 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Marie Wright and Eugene Welton McCormick. Joyce was a member of Liberty Chapel...
Pamela Goin Watson
Jul 7, 2026
Pamela Goin “Pam” Watson, 72, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Sone Watson Sr. for 57 years.
Born in Appomattox, VA, on October 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Rachel Ferguson and William Henry Goin. Pam was a member of Bethany Pentecostal Holiness...
Medora Jean Tanner
Jul 3, 2026
Medora Jean Coon Tanner, 68, of Appomattox, VA, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation. She was the loving wife of Joel Regene Tanner.
Born in Oakland, CA, she was the daughter of the late Harriet Marie Robbins and Robert Franklin Coon.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two stepchildren, Joshua Harold Tanner of Gladstone,...
Judy Ann Smith
Jul 3, 2026
Judy Ann Barrett Smith, 76, of Pamplin, VA, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her home, with her family by her side.
Born in Ft. Dix, NJ, on January 27, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Helen Dummet and Robert Barrett.
She was the loving wife of John Everett Smith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by...
Sarah Davis Taylor
Jun 27, 2026
Sarah Davis Taylor, 86, of Lynchburg, Va., entered the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her residence. She was the loving and devoted wife of Earl Stuart Taylor for 65 years.
Born on August 8, 1939, in Appomattox County, she was the daughter of the late John C. “Jack” Davis, Sr. and Anne O’Brien Davis. Sarah spent...
Charlie Mayberry Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Charlie “Frog” Mayberry Jr., 79, of Concord, VA, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband of Margie Mae Johnson Mayberry for 61 years.
Born in Campbell County, VA, on July 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Mildred Cyrus and Charlie Mayberry Sr. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States...
William Buster 'Bud' Crain
Jun 22, 2026
William Buster ‘Bud’ Crain, 97, of Pamplin, VA, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home.
Born in Yancey, NC, on October 17, 1928, he was the son of the late Vertie Stockton and McDaniel Crain. Bud served in the United States Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Moon Crain and her mother and...
Martha Jean Rodgers Peacock
Jun 20, 2026
Martha Jean Rodgers Peacock of Gainesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 20, 2026, at the age of 60.
Born on September 25, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Kathy Sneed and Fred Rodgers.
Jean met her husband, Michael Scott Peacock Sr. when she attended Auburn University. They married in December of 1983,...
Timothy Donn Olling
Jun 13, 2026
Timothy Donn Olling, 58, of Appomattox, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was the husband of Susan Diane Olling.
Born on February 1, 1968, in Valparaiso, Indiana, he was the son of the late Don and Alexandra Olling. He was a member of Farmville Presbyterian Church. Tim had a passion for history, trains, and motorcycles. When he retired, he...
Annie Dale Tuck Thompson
Jun 12, 2026
Annie Dale Tuck Thompson, 82, of Concord, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Born on May 28, 1944, in Nathalie, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel Tuck. Known to family and friends simply as Dale, Mom, and Nana, she was the last surviving sibling of three...
Dewey Albert Woods, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Dewey Albert Woods, Sr., 90, of Appomattox, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was the husband of the late Nancy “Ann” Powell Woods for 60 years.
Born on August 24, 1935, in Appomattox, he was the son of the late Calvin Channey Woods and Bertha Irene Lee Woods. Dewey was a member of Appomattox Baptist...
