Sep 20, 2025

Charles Anthony "Chuck" Doss, 77, of Buford, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Gainesville Hospital.

Chuck was born on December 1, 1947, in Appomattox, Virginia, where he grew up and began a life full of love, hard work, and family.

Throughout his life, Chuck pursued many careers and business adventures, always bringing...

Sep 20, 2025

John Douglas Wilbur

September 6, 1949 – September 20, 2025

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

A Celebration of Life service will...

Sep 20, 2025

Dennis Edward Gragg entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was 89 years of age. He passed away peacefully at his home in Concord, Virginia surrounded by loved ones.

Born in a rock house outside of Melvern Kansas, he was the son of Verlin B. Gragg and Leona May...

Sep 19, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Edward Cyrus, Sr. of Appomattox passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his loving wife Mildred Giles Cyrus for 34 years.

Born in Halifax, Va on May 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Claude and Nora Cyrus.  Tommy was a founding member of...

Sep 15, 2025

John Henry Simmons, 92, of Evergreen, VA, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Ragland Simmons.

Born in Virginia on October 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Mary Lizzie Ranson Simmons and the late Clarence Burnette Simmons. He was a...

Sep 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Walter Norris "Jr. Jack" Richardson, who departed this life peacefully on September 13, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on February 5, 1935, in Pamplin, VA, he was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and enduring love. He...

Sep 11, 2025

Melvin Gray Coates, 87, of Concord passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Rebecca Ferrell Coates.

Born in Gladys, VA on January 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Peyton Coates and Nellie Cunninham Bryant. He was a member of New Concord Presbyterian Church. Melvin was...

Sep 8, 2025

Jo Anne Catlett Martin, 90, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of J. Gordon Martin for 70 years.

Born on November 16, 1934, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Foster Catlett and Corrine Coleman Catlett. Jo Anne taught in Buckingham and Appomattox School...

Sep 6, 2025

Georgianna Shorter "Ann" Covington, 84, of Pamplin passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late John Howard "Johnny" Covington for 60 years.

Born in Lynchburg on June 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Shorter, Sr. and Ella Mae DeFord. She worked at the...

Sep 5, 2025

Donald Lee Drinkard, 80, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of the late Josephine Piskorik Drinkard.

Born in Appomattox, VA, on August 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Virginia Elizabeth Martin and the late Howlett Fuller Drinkard, Sr.  He...

Sep 4, 2025

Lewis Kirk Harris, 68, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Harris.

Born on September 7, 1956, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Crawford Watts "Doc" Harris and Dorothy Megginson Harris. He worked as a truck driver for 48 years. Kirk was...

Sep 3, 2025

Mary Anne Moore High, 68, of Appomattox passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the Derreke Vincent High.

Born in Charlotte County, Va, on February 19, 1957, she was the daughter of Sarah Hancock Moore and the late Jerry Moore. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She...

Sep 2, 2025

Lori Lee Wooten, 61, of Appomattox formerly of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born in Lynchburg, VA on April 22, 1964, she was the daughter of Dorothy Fowler Wooten of Appomattox and the late Robert Jackson Wooten, Jr.

She was a graduate of Appomattox County High School and...

Aug 31, 2025

James Hudson Mann, Sr., 81, of Altavista, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Diane Johnson Mann.

Born in Pittsylvania County, Va, on March 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Lucy Francis Mann and the late Hubert Hudson Mann. James was affectionately known...

Aug 31, 2025

Josephine Martin Morris passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 94.  She was the wife of the late Robert Jennings Morris.

Josephine, whose given name was Dorothy Josephine, was born on November 18, 1930.  She was the only child of the late Dorothy and Joe Martin of Beckham, Virginia.  Josephine was a graduate...

Aug 29, 2025

Willie Martin "Bill" Caldwell, Jr., 87, of Pamplin, Va., passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Ruth Ranson Caldwell for 62 years.

Born in Craig County, Va., on April 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Willie Martin Caldwell, Sr. and the late...

Aug 29, 2025

Betty Lou Carter Peterson, 67, of Appomattox, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 29, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Nelson County, VA, on August 8, 1958, Betty Lou was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Hallie Carter of Gladstone, VA.  She was one of nine siblings,...

Aug 23, 2025

Larry Dean Mottley, 63, of Pamplin, Va, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home.  He was the husband of the late Carolyn Staton Mottley.

Born in Farmville, Va, on September 9, 1961, he was the son of the late Gladys Layne Mottley and the late Joseph Ray Mottley, Sr.  Larry loved to hunt and...

Aug 23, 2025

Carroll Edward "Tootsie" Mays, 69, of Appomattox, Va, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Linda "Kay" Ellis Mays for 50 years.

Born in Lynchburg, Va, on August 23, 1956, he was the son of the late Madelene Mays Gillispie and the late Albert...

Aug 23, 2025

Samantha Nicole King, 23, of Prospect, VA passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was the wife of Alfred Okinyi.

Born in Lynchburg, VA on October 12, 2001, she was the daughter of Allen Booth Nash, Jr. and wife, Glenna, and the late Rebecca Lynn Wilson.

In addition to her father, she is survived...