Nov 26, 2023

Jerry Roberts Adams, 68, of Concord, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Farmville, Va., on August 9, 1955, he was a son of the late Thelma Trent and Larry Adams.

He is survived by his two sons, Taylor Ferguson Adams and Graham Trent Adams; four grandchildren; and girlfriend Stephanie Newsome.

Nov 26, 2023

James Booker "Jimmie" Davis, 82, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his residence. He was married for 50 years to the late Martha Lindsey Davis.

Born in Lynchburg, January 27, 1941.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Bell Davis.  Jimmie retired from Framatome.  He enjoyed playing golf, going to classic car shows,...

Nov 24, 2023

Harry Thomas Ferguson, Jr., 94, of Old Courthouse Rd, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen McCloud Ferguson for 71 years.

Born in Appomattox, Va., on May 8, 1929, he was the son of the late Harry Thomas Ferguson, Sr., and Ada Carter Ferguson. In...

Nov 24, 2023

Milton Layfayette "Buddy" Greene, 79, of Spout Spring passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Jordan Greene for 37 years.

Born on August 1, 1944, in Lenoir, NC, he was the son of the late Christie Layfayette Greene and Ruby Baker Greene. He was a member of...

Nov 24, 2023

Allen Hunter Grishaw, 72, of Bedford formerly Brookneal passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Oakwood Health and Rehab.

Born on September 24, 1951, in Appomattox, he was the son of the late Walter Lee Grishaw and Bertha Cyrus Grishaw.

He is survived by his son, Dennis Grishaw and wife, Christina of Appomattox; granddaughter,...

Nov 20, 2023

Billy Elliott Franklin, 74, of Gladys passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Hospice House in Bedford. He was the husband of Marie McKinney Franklin.

Born on July 7, 1949, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late James George Franklin and Mattie Eleanor Franklin. He was a member of Kedron Baptist Church in Gladys,...

Nov 19, 2023

William "Allen" Weast, 62, of Appomattox passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Janelle Bowe Weast for 40 years.

Born on May 1, 1961, in Norfolk, he was the son of the late Carl Ray Weast and Doris Weddington Weast.

In addition to his wife, he is...

Nov 19, 2023

Kinsley Denise Parker, infant daughter of Kourtney Wilson and Kyle Parker passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at University of Virginia Medical Center.

She was born on June 29, 2023, in Charlottesville, VA.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Kyleigh Parker; maternal grandmother, Melissa Wilson; paternal grandparents, Denise Ferguson...

Nov 15, 2023

Custis Page Harrison, 72, of Appomattox passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his residence.

Born on November 4, 1951, in Vermont, he was the son of the late Thomas W. Harrison and Virginia Carter Page Harrison. He was a retired supervisor of the road crew at VDOT. Custis was a member of the Sons of...

Nov 13, 2023

Stephen Allen Jones, 63, of Appomattox, formerly of Amherst passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Lynchburg, on September 17, 1960, he was the son of Anne Mae Cash Jones Clapp and the late Elmer Clarence Jones.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Debbie Pence...

Nov 13, 2023

James Riley "Jimmy" Davis, Jr., 71, of Pamplin, died Monday, November 13, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Margaret Richardson Davis.

Born in Altavista, August 15, 1952, he was the son of the late James Riley Davis, Sr., and Arlean Catherine Barbour Hamlett.  Jimmy retired from BWXT after 45 years of service.  He loved spending time...

Nov 9, 2023

Wayne Lowry Anderson, 87, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Martha Elizabeth Wright Anderson for 23 years.

Born on May 11, 1936, in Crewe, VA, he was the son of the late William G. Anderson and Bertha Mae Umpstead Anderson. Wayne worked for Pierce and...

Nov 8, 2023

Lillian Martin Martin, 100, of Concord, died in her daughter's home on November 8, 2023.  Born on November 7, 1923, in Appomattox County, Lillian was the eleventh child (of an eventual twelve) of Lillian Pearl Grow and Thomas Moore Martin.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, husband David Martin, and eleven siblings, Dorothy M. Martin,...

Nov 7, 2023

Julie Gryder Mello, 57, of Forest, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, May 20, 1966, she was a daughter of Shirley Nash Gryder and Stamie Eugene Gryder.  She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Nursing Degree.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, John Cameron Mello and...

Nov 7, 2023

Freddie Allen Guill, 82, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

A graveside funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Liberty Cemetery with Pastor Orville Gregory, III, officiating.

Nov 5, 2023

Gracie Jones Wilson, 82, of Pamplin passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence.

Born on January 5, 1941, in Brookneal, Va., she was the daughter of the late Roy James Jones and Rosetta Shelton Jones. She was a member of Rocks Baptist Church where she served in many capacities including, serving in the choir,...

Nov 3, 2023

Jeremiah Lee "Wheezy" Tyree, 17, of Appomattox, died Friday, November 3, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, November 4, 2005, he was a son of Solana Grace Gonzalez and her husband, Jonathan and Troy Tyree and his wife, Tina. Jeremiah was a member of Bethel Bible Church.  He loved outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, and camping.  Jeremiah served his community...

Oct 21, 2023

Maureen Ann Crane passed away October 21st, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded with love by family. She was born August 7th, 1953, in Red Bank NJ to Thomas and Christina Fitzgerald. Maureen spent her younger years growing up on Long Beach Island NJ and eventually graduated Georgian Court College.

On May 25th, 1974, she married the...

Oct 20, 2023

Dolores Dinkins Cheatham, 79, of Spout Spring, died Friday, October 20, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Robert Miles "Bobby" Cheatham.

Born in Lynchburg, January 14, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Leone McFaden Dinkins and James Abram Dinkins.  Dolores was a member of Reedy Spring Baptist Church. She worked 25 years for...

Oct 19, 2023

Colen Eugene "Cokie" Davidson, Sr., 74, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was the husband of Teressa Arrington Davidson.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on December 27, 1948, he was a son of the late Lucille Phelps Davidson and Rev. William Fred Davidson.

Cokie graduated from Rustburg High School. After graduation he joined the...