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...

Oct 16, 2023

Leona Overstreet English, 92, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late John Clarence English.

Born in Union Hall, Virginia, on August 3, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Nellie Mae Walker and John Harrison Overstreet. She retired in 2000 from the Franklin County School...

Oct 16, 2023

Linda King Youngblood, 71, of Appomattox, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was called to heaven after a brief, but intense battle with an aggressive lymphoma cancer. She was the loving, faithful wife of Gary G. Youngblood for 53 years.

Born in Wytheville, Virginia on July 5, 1952, Linda was...

Oct 13, 2023

Andrew Howard Reeder, 63, of Appomattox, Virginia passed away at his home on Friday, October 13, 2023.   He is survived by his wife of 27 years Anne Leslee Reeder (Byrnes).  In addition to his wife, seven siblings survive him: Curtis Edward of Fairfax, VA, Michael John (Carol) of Alexandria, VA, Jeffrey Lee (Won Ok) of White Post, VA, Patricia...

Oct 13, 2023

Fred Charles Fordham, 74, of Appomattox passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Marie Donoghue Fordham.

Born in Teaneck, NJ on January 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Maxine Miller and William Henry Fordham. Fred enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and playing with his grandchildren. He liked to eat...

Oct 12, 2023

Violet Martin Barnes, 86, of Spout Spring, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Babcock Manor. She was the wife of the late William "Bill" Donald Barnes.

Born on May 8, 1937, in Spout Spring, she was the daughter of the late John David Martin and Ollie Baber Martin. Violet was a member of Spout Spring...

Oct 7, 2023

Gwendolyn Fay Rountree, age 91, was called home on the morning of October 7th, 2023, at her home in Appomattox, Virginia. Her departure was serene and swaddled in the reverence of her beloved family.

Gwendolyn, otherwise known as Fay, was born on December 15th, 1931, to Moses and Lillian Chamblee in Norfolk, Virginia. She attended Maury High...

Oct 7, 2023

James Douglas "J.D." Mann, Sr., 69, of Appomattox, died Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Born in Lynchburg, January 20, 1954, he was a son of the late Alice Womack Mann and Louis Wiley Mann.

He is survived by his son, James Douglas "Jay" Mann, Jr., and wife, Mindy; four grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Lucas and Lillian; one...