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...

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...