Apr 3, 2024

Mary Anthony Rice Hamlett, 83, of Appomattox passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Southside Community Hospital. She was twice widowed; her first husband the late Andrew Lewis Rice and her second husband the late Edward Daniel Hamlett, Sr.

Born on December 25, 1940, in Westmoreland County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Anthony...

Mar 30, 2024

Our beloved Father, Papa, and Father-in-Law, Edward Morgan Gibson, 83 departed this life unexpectedly due to sudden illness on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Ed has been a resident of Pamplin, VA since 2014, and previously lived with his family in Newport News, VA.

Ed was born in Newport News, VA on July 29, 1940. He graduated from...

Mar 29, 2024

Kathy T. McCormick, 67, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her residence.

Born on July 30, 1956, in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas McCormick, Sr. and Mamie Evelyn Woody McCormick.

She is survived by her special friend and former spouse, John Dunavant of Dundas, VA;...

Mar 29, 2024

Ella Louise Rosser Thomas, 81, of Pamplin, died peacefully at her residence which was located on her ancestorial farm on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Brian Edward Thomas for 58 years.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on April 26, 1942, she was the only child of Louise Nash Rosser...

Mar 28, 2024

Nancy Gayle Holt Elder, 78, of Appomattox, died Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Born in Lynchburg, March 23, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Erna Roakes Holt and Richard Elwood Holt.  Nancy was a longtime Deli Manager for Kings and Harris Teeter and she served on the Appomattox County Rescue Squad for many years.

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Mar 27, 2024

Clara Phelps "Dot" Ferguson, 79, of Gladstone, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was the loving wife of the late Lloyd Thomas "Tracy" Ferguson, Sr.

Born in Appomattox County, September 20, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Della Robertson and Carlyle T. Phelps.  Dot was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church where she taught...

Mar 24, 2024

Betty Petty of Red House, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was the devoted daughter of the late James Sydnor Reynolds Sr., and Annie Jones Reynolds. Betty lived her entire life in the homeplace from where she was born. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Linus Page Petty; two brothers, Jimmy Reynolds and...

Mar 23, 2024

Elsie Thornhill Weidman, age 95, of Newark, DE, died peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Born in Appomattox, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Carson) Thornhill.

A long-time member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Newark, DE, Elsie was an active participant in many church activities including WELCA and Busy...

Mar 22, 2024

Shelby Williams Bryant Ponton, 92, formerly of Cullen, died Friday, March 22, 2024.  She was twice widowed; her first husband was the late Basil Harding Bryant and her second husband Joseph Estes Ponton.

Born in Pamplin, June 22, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Bettie Ferguson Williams and Dannie Berle Williams.  Shelby was a member...

Mar 20, 2024

James Douglas "Jimmy" Hunter, 67, of Appomattox passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on August 20, 1956, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late John Thomas Hunter, Sr. and Frances Snell Hunter. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church. Jimmy worked as a supervisor at Thomasville Furniture for...

Mar 13, 2024

Geraldine Culbertson Marshall, 87, of Appomattox, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Forest Marshall.

Born in Dante, Virginia, December 24, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Hazel Salyer Culbertson and Elbert Culbertson.  Geraldine was a graduate of Roanoke National Business College.  She was involved in many...

Mar 12, 2024

Moses Wendell "Dick" Smith, 92, of Spout Spring passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Shirley Reynolds Smith for 54 years.

Born on December 12, 1931, in Hollywood, VA, he was the son of the late John Andrew Smith and Sally Mabel Guill Smith. He was a...

Mar 12, 2024

Douglas L. "Doug" Martin, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Born in Bassett, Virginia, he was a son of the late Roy Martin and Sallie M. Martin. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Kenneth Wallace.

Doug graduated from Bassett High School Class of 1958. He also attended various classes in computers over...

Mar 11, 2024

Ava Newman Ferguson, 90, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Appomattox Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late John Thomas Ferguson.

Born on September 21, 1933, in Evington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Piercy Callihill Newman and Doshia Unrue Newman. She was a member of Grace Hills...

Mar 10, 2024

Charles Douglas Branch, 89, of Buckingham, VA has gone to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2024.  Doug was preceded in death by his son, Steve Branch; parent's, Edna Beasley Snow and Freddie Branch; and brother, "Slick" Branch.

He is survived by his daughter, Robin Branch and her husband, Jeff Elder; his...

Mar 10, 2024

Tara Marie Hooper, 34, affectionally known as YaYa by her siblings and close friends and family, of Appomattox, died on March 10, 2024.

Born November 17th, 1989, she is survived by her parents, Nathan and Noël Henderson; two brothers, Dakota Henderson (Danielle) and Tucker Henderson (Sarah); one sister, Delaney Henderson; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and...

Mar 7, 2024

Elizabeth Catherine "Katie" Sprinkle Hamlett, 64, of Iron Gate, died Thursday, March 7, 2024.  She was the loving wife of Kenneth Arnold Hamlett.

Born in Charlotte County, November 12, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Bernice Hamlett Sprinkle and Francis Baird Sprinkle.  Katie was a member of Beale Memorial Presbyterian Church.  She loved crafting, decorating...

Mar 5, 2024

Marilyn Garnett Harris, 88, of Appomattox passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Allen Lewis Harris, Sr. for 63 years.

Born on February 10, 1936, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Burley Braxton Harris, Sr. and Marietta Dunn Harris. She was a member of...

Feb 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Wayne Richardson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, on February 29, 2024, at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving family when he went into the arms of Jesus.

Kenneth was born on October 3, 1945, to the late Walter and Lucy...

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Elizabeth Walker went to be with our Lord on February 29, 2024.   She was 76 years old.

Sharon was born on December 19, 1947, in Asheville, North Carolina, to William and Louise Kidwell.  She was raised in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. After high school, Sharon attended Georgia State University, where she studied journalism.

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