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...

Oct 6, 2023

Gloria Gilliam Gibson, 82, of Pamplin, VA passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at The Woodland in Farmville, VA.

Gloria was born on August 2, 1941, in Lynchburg, VA. She was the daughter of the late Harry Watts Gilliam and Hilda Dinkins Gilliam. She grew up and graduated from E C Glass High School in Lynchburg,...

Oct 4, 2023

Robert Lewis Dalton, 88, of Spout Spring, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after putting up a courageous battle. He was the loving husband of Delores Cyrus "Jean" Dalton for 69 years.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on May 29, 1935, he was a son of the late Virginia Dolly Mitchell Dalton and Willard Moran Dalton. He...

Oct 2, 2023

After a hard fight, Phillip Bradley Reamey, went to be with the Lord, while under the care of Centra Hospice at the age of 64.

He leaves behind a wife, of Kimberly Dawn Reamey; a daughter, Alecia Jenkins; grandson, Jackson Shepperson; and a granddaughter, Alyssa Cross.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful...

Oct 2, 2023

Helga Betti Gascoyne, 86, of Lynchburg passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. She was the wife of the late John Bernard Gascoyne.

Born in Karlsruhe, Germany on June 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Richard Ritter and Frieda Baberger. Helga was a member of Mt. Comfort Methodist Church and a former employee of Penelope's...

Sep 30, 2023

Vivian Nell Kennedy Leite, 99, of Appomattox, died Saturday, September 30, 2023.  She was twice widowed. Her first husband and the father of her children was Ernest Mather Hawkshead, and her second husband was Manuel G. Leite.

Born in Beatrice, AL, July 15, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Ida Eugenia Kearley and Benjamin Franklin...

Sep 28, 2023

James Wellington "Wimpy" Martin, 84, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Betsy Sauls Martin.

Born in Campbell County on October 14, 1938, he was the son of the late William Richardson Martin and Louise Wills Martin. He was a member of Indian Hill Methodist...

Sep 22, 2023

Frances Carson Evans, 92, of Concord, died Friday, September 22, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Jesse Everette Evans.

Born in Appomattox County, August 15, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Alice Thompson and Aurelius Burton Carson, Sr.

She is survived by her son, Mark Everette Evans and wife, Helen of...