Obituaries

Clarence Henry Franklin

Clarence Henry Franklin

Nov 14, 2022

Clarence Henry Franklin, 90, of Prospect was called home on November 14, 2022, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on April 19, 1932, in Prince Edward County, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Hallie W. Franklin. He was a US Army veteran serving in the 4 th division Infantry in Germany...

James Alexander Burks, Sr.

James Alexander Burks, Sr.

Nov 14, 2022

James Alexander Burks, Sr., 81, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Runk and Pratt at Forest. He was the husband of the late Cecil Faye Robertson Burks.

Born in Buckingham County on December 14, 1940, he was the son of the late Albert C. Burks and Elsie Bryant Burks. He retired as a...

Tatum Carter Richardson

Tatum Carter Richardson

Nov 13, 2022

Tatum Carter Richardson, infant daughter of Taylor Carter Richardson and Robert Nat (Robby) Richardson of Pamplin, was received into heaven on November 13, 2022.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin sister, Everly Richardson; brother, Ryker Taylor; grandparents, Sabrina and Bradley Carter and Carolyn Richardson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Samuel Clyde Baldwin

Samuel Clyde Baldwin

Nov 12, 2022

Samuel Clyde Baldwin, 81, of Pamplin, VA, returned to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 12, 2022, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Barbara Childress Baldwin, as well as a dedicated father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Sam was born in Appomattox County on May 10, 1941, to the late Annie Goin and Cavil...

Erika Lynn O'Neill

Erika Lynn O'Neill

Nov 12, 2022

Erika Lynn O'Neill, 51, of Appomattox, died Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Born in Bethesda, MD, March 8, 1971, she was a daughter of Barbara Lasko Saunders of Henrico and the late Warren Anthony Lasko.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by three children, Sinead O'Neill, Christopher O'Neill and William O'Neill; and one sister,...

Roy Dempsey Hopkins, Jr.

Roy Dempsey Hopkins, Jr.

Nov 11, 2022

Roy Dempsey Hopkins, Jr., 59, of Appomattox, died Friday, November 11, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Cindy O'Brien Hopkins.

Born in Richmond, March 5, 1963, he was a son of the late Delories Tanner Hopkins and Roy Dempsey Hopkins, Sr.  Roy was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church.  He retired from the Appomattox Sheriff's office...

Emmett Earl Mcfadden, Sr.

Emmett Earl Mcfadden, Sr.

Nov 10, 2022

Emmett Earl McFadden, Sr., 80, of Gladstone passed away on November 10, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Linda Lee Litchford McFadden.

Born in Gladstone on September 8, 1942, he was the son of the late James McFadden and Gladys McCormick McFadden.

He is survived by his children, Emmett...

Peggy Mann Crump

Peggy Mann Crump

Nov 8, 2022

Peggy Mann Crump, 87, of Appomattox, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her residence. She was the wife of Irvin Wendell Crump.

Born in Charlotte County on March 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter Scott Mann and Bessie Deaner Mann. She was a member of Elon Baptist Church. Peggy was a...

Patricia Smith Casey

Patricia Smith Casey

Nov 7, 2022

Patricia Smith Casey, 83, of Lynchburg, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at her residence. Born in Lynchburg, VA, on March 29, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Helen Campbell Brockenbrough and Owen Carson Smith.

She was a loving mother to her six children and to many children in her neighborhood. Patricia retired from Grand Furniture...

Maryellen Terkelson L'Hommedieu

Maryellen Terkelson L'Hommedieu

Nov 6, 2022

MaryEllen Terkelson L'Hommedieu, 80, of Concord, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence.  She was the wife of the late David Howard L'Hommedieu.

Born in Port Jefferson, NY, November 2, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Beatrice Meyer Terkelson and Eugene Hamilton Terkelson.  MaryEllen loved her family who lovingly called her "G-Ma" and "GiGi."...

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Burnett

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Burnett

Nov 3, 2022

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Burnett, 64, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Born in Lynchburg, December 29, 1957, he was a son of Patricia Smith Casey and the late James Perroneau Burnett. Tony worked for Stackhouse Inc. as a lineman and also worked as a welder. Tony loved his dog Harley, enjoyed Martial Arts, and was an...

James Alan Melvin

James Alan Melvin

Nov 2, 2022

James Alan Melvin, 63, of Concord passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his residence.

Born in Barre, Vermont on September 26, 1959, he was the son of Joan Tassie Bebo and the late Eldon James Melvin. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church where he worked with the youth. James was an avid hunter...

Mary Tinnell Martin

Mary Tinnell Martin

Nov 2, 2022

Mary Tinnell Martin, 97, of Appomattox passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Appomattox Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Asa Terrell Martin.

Born in Appomattox County on October 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Tinnell and Rosa Johnson Tinnell. She was a member of Memorial United...

Cecil Craig Nash

Cecil Craig Nash

Oct 30, 2022

Cecil Craig Nash, 73, of Promise Land Road, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.  He was the husband of Amy Evans Nash for 52 years.

Born in Lynchburg, July 22, 1949, he was a son of the late Nellie Jennings Nash and Henry Elliott "H.E." Nash.  Cecil was a member of Central Baptist Church, charter member of...

Burnice "Buddy" Adkins

Burnice "Buddy" Adkins

Oct 28, 2022

Burnice "Buddy" Adkins, 86, of Appomattox, died Friday, October 28, 2022.  He was a son of the late Florence Parker and Ocie Adkins.

Born in Pittsylvania County, January 29, 1936, Buddy went to school in Callands and grew up on a Bright tobacco farm in Climax, VA.  After leaving the farm Buddy did some carpentry work, and...

Dee King Jones

Dee King Jones

Oct 27, 2022

Dee King Jones, 66, passed away peaceafully on Friday, October 27, 2022, in Huntersville, NC., surrounded by her family.

Born on October 5, 1956, in Lynchburg, Dee was a daughter of the late Elva Keesee and Clyde Evans King of Concord, VA.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Gobble-Hacker and husband Nick, of Mooresville....

Calvin H. "Butch" Martin

Calvin H. "Butch" Martin

Oct 26, 2022

Calvin Hubbard "Butch" Martin, 78, of Gladstone, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  He was the husband of Amy Moore Martin.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., August 5, 1944, he was a son of the late Nellie Moore Martin and John Graydon Martin.  Butch was a member of Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church.  He was an avid Braves...

Linda Price Peters

Linda Price Peters

Oct 25, 2022

Linda Price Peters, 76, of Appomattox, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Appomattox Health and Rehab where she was dearly loved by the staff and residents. She was the wife of the late Herbert Hoover "Bert" Peters, Jr.

Born in Pamplin, January 21, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Ruby...

Daphne Winslow Jackson

Daphne Winslow Jackson

Oct 21, 2022

Daphne Winslow Jackson, 92, of Appomattox passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Runk and Pratt Memory Care in Forest. She was the wife of the late Rev. Thomas Elgin Jackson.

Born in North Carolina on February 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Winslow and Elsie Winslow. She was a member of...

Michael Wayne Scruggs

Michael Wayne Scruggs

Oct 20, 2022

Michael Wayne Scruggs, 69, of Pamplin, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Born in Farmville, August 31, 1953, he was a son of the late Margaret Idell Brown and Curtis William Scruggs.  Wayne was a member of Walkers Presbyterian Church.  He retired from Asplundh Tree Service after 21 years of service.  Wayne enjoyed hunting, gardening and watching...

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