Jan 4, 2024

Castell Phelps Garrett, 93, of Spout Spring passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Alex R. Garrett.

Born on August 12, 1930, in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John David Phelps and Dorothy Mason Phelps. She was a member of Spout Spring Baptist...

Jan 3, 2024

"Coach" Roscoe Darnell "Coty" Dickerson Jr. was found peacefully in forever sleep at his home on January 3, 2024.

Born on October 21, 1944, in Christiansburg, VA, he was the son of the late Roscoe Darnell "Coty" Dickerson Sr. and Dorris Correll Dickerson. He was and preceded in death by his brother, Roger Dickerson and sister, Rebecca...

Jan 3, 2024

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Ralph H. Reider Jr. (78) went to be with the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph H. Sr. and Madge A. Reider of York, PA, his brother, Lawrence; sisters, Arlene Reider of York, PA, Cynthia Sweeney of Manchester, PA, and Carolyn Sowers of York, PA, his sons, Ralph...

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Lucy Ayers Litchford, 84, of Appomattox, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Lloyd Christian Litchford.

Born in Appomattox, February 18, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Alma Pearl McFadden Ayers and John Crute Ayers, Sr.  Lucy was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

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Dec 29, 2023

Michael Lindesy Ayers, 70, of Lynchburg, died Friday, December 29, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, September 25, 1953, he was a son of the late Lockie McFadden Ayers and William Henry Ayers, Sr.  Michael served his country in the United States Navy.

He is survived by his son, Michael Craig Ayers; brother, Robert "Bobby" Ayers and...

Dec 28, 2023

Virginia Lee Hall Sweeney, 67, of Charlotte Court House, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Prince Georges County, MD, August 16, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Audrey Phelps Hall and Calvin Hall, Sr.  Virginia was a member of Salem Baptist Church.  She was a very kind, strong and independent person.  ...

Dec 27, 2023

Amanda L. Branch, 78, of Appomattox formerly of Newport News passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on April 9, 1945, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John William Childress, Jr. and Rachel Burks Childress. She attended Journey Ministries. She was a supervisor for Bendix/Siemens in Newport News, retiring...

Dec 24, 2023

Monica Lynn Ewers, 67, of Appomattox, died Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, March 17, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Loretta June Sanders and Arnold Berkeley Ewers.  She retired from Grace Hills Baptist Church. Monica was a member of Grace Hills Baptist Church.

She is survived by her brother, Gary Ewers...

Dec 22, 2023

Ernest Allen "Bill" Talbert, 84, of Andersonville passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, in Farmville after a brief illness.

Born on July 16, 1939, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Ida Tolbert and Herman O'Brien, and raised by his uncle and aunt, Berkley and Ellen O'Brien of Andersonville.

Bill was...

Dec 20, 2023

Paul David Hunter, 92, of Appomattox, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  He was the husband of Edith Tyson Hunter.

Born in Union County, NC, January 18, 1931, he was a son of the late Lillian Gordon and Julius Hunter.  Paul served his country in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his wife, he...

Dec 19, 2023

James Edward "Jimmy" Fleshman, 84, of Phenix, formerly of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Shirley Daniel Fleshman.

Born in Charlotte County, Va., October 18, 1939, he was a son of the late Ida Melton and Everette Henry Fleshman.  Jimmy was a member of Fairview Christian Church.  He worked for...

Dec 15, 2023

Douglas MacArthur Deaner, 81, of Charlotte Court House, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Everyone knew him as Doug and if you called him Mr. Deaner, he would tell you "That's my daddy's name just call me Doug."

Doug was born at home in a West Virginia coal mine town...

Dec 14, 2023

Russell Harold Mayes, 86, of Spout Spring passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Marie Scott Mayes.

Born on March 14, 1937, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Russell Albany Mayes and Hazel Henry Mayes. He was a retired route salesman for Standard Coffee....

Dec 13, 2023

Charles Dewey Mullins, 84, of Appomattox, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Barbara Chambers Mullins.

Born on April 16, 1939, in London, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dewey A. Mullins and Beatrice Deem Mullins.

In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Dec 11, 2023

Gregory Lynn May, 59, of Appomattox, died Monday, December 11, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, August 11, 1964, he was a son of Linda Louise Paulette of Appomattox and the late Marshall W. Cheatham, and the late Ralph Ray May, Jr. He was a member of Reedy Spring Baptist Church.  Greg loved being outdoors, floating the river at...

Dec 9, 2023

Betty Gowin Lewis, 87, of Appomattox, died, Saturday, December 9, 2023.  She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Lewis.

Born January 18, 1936, in Appomattox, she was a daughter of the late Lucy Ann Franklin and Richard Ayers Gowin.  Betty was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was a former employee with Amelia...

Dec 7, 2023

The Reverend Dr. Mark Reginald Warren, 70, of Red House, Virginia, died on December 7, 2023. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Van Edwin Warren and Ruby Whited Warren Davis, of Lebanon, Tennessee.

He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Lucianne Wood Warren of Red House, Virginia; four children: Bethany Hunter (Matthew), Allison Allgood...

Dec 5, 2023

David Richard Rockwell, 66, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Ruth Louise Van Wagnor Rockwell and David James Rockwell.

He is survived by his sister, Sharon Neas and husband, Billy of Spout Spring; brother, Tommy Wood; two nieces Katie Bradley...

Dec 4, 2023

On Monday, December 4, 2023, God called home his faithful child, Wilbur Thornton Parker, Jr.  W.T. passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital from a sudden heart attack.

He was born February 14, 1967, to the late Rebecca Juanita Williams Parker and Wilbur Thornton Parker, Sr.

W.T. lived in Campbell County for several years and in...

Dec 2, 2023

Doris McIntosh Burrell, 85, of Appomattox, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, and is now sitting in heaven.  She was the loving wife of Clyde Herbert Burrell for 68 years.

Born in Charlotte County, June 22, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Nina Mae Arrington and Ernest I. McIntosh.  She was a member of Appomattox Baptist...