Jun 21, 2022

Christopher Lee "Tater" Lloyd, Sr., 67, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Alleghany Health and Rehab. He was the husband of Frances Chernault Lloyd.

Born in Lynchburg, on April 12, 1955, he was the son of the late Preston Lloyd and Kitty Hamilton Lloyd.

In addition to his wife, he is...

Jun 20, 2022

Sandra Lou Howard, 88, of Reedy Spring Road, died Monday, June 20, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Ernie Howard.

Born in Sycamore, IL, July 1, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Louella Wonser and Holger Danielsen.  She was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son,...

Jun 17, 2022

Maude Chernault Craddock, 95, of Bedford, died Friday, June 17, 2022.  She was the wife of the late George Walter Craddock, Sr.

Born in Appomattox County, March 20, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Janie Coleman and Jesse J. Chernault.  Maude was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

She is survived by her...

Jun 15, 2022

Barbara Louise Daniel Pickett, 85, of Pamplin, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Earl T. Pickett; a son, Todd D. Pickett and wife, Diann of Pamplin; a daughter-in-law, Beth B. Pickett of Farmville; four grandchildren, Danielle L....

Jun 14, 2022

Harold Burke Hatcher, Jr., 68, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Peggy Hatcher.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on June 16, 1953, he was a son of Doris "Dot" Evans Hatcher of Roanoke and the late Harold Burke Hatcher, Sr.

In addition to his mother,...

Jun 12, 2022

Cheryl Lynn Skipper, 68, of Appomattox, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Bethesda, MD, on October 5, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Verdon Richard Skipper and Joyce Esther Hoffacker Skipper.

She is survived by two sons, Chad Lydon and Erica Perez of Buckeye, AZ, and James...

Jun 8, 2022

Albert Hackett Linn, Jr, 77, of Concord went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8th, 2022, surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 22, 1945, in Eufaula, AL, the son of the late Albert Hackett Linn, Sr, and Alphress Eubanks Linn.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 54...

Jun 4, 2022

John Henry Ranson, Jr., 78, of Old Evergreen Road, Appomattox, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Ava Sue T. Ranson; his son, Jon Aubrey "Jay" Ranson; his mother-in-law, Alice Thomas all of Evergreen; and special cousins, Doris and Albert Harvey, Barbara Smith, and Andrea Nichols.

Johnny was...

May 28, 2022

William Allen "Billy" Justice, 83, of Madison Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara Goin Justice.

Born in Stuart, Va., on August 24, 1938, he was a son of the late Bill and Eleanor Blackwell Walton. He served...

May 26, 2022

Casey Eugene Sams, 77, of Pamplin passed away on May 26, 2022, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Fay Dickerson Sams.

Born in Johnston City, TN, on March 15, 1945, he was the son of the late Fred Lee Sams and Martha Jones Sams. He served in the Army National Guard and...

May 21, 2022

Isabel Dorothy Rutter Perry, 84, of Appomattox, passed away on May 21, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was the wife of George A. Perry.

Born on April 24, 1938, in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the daughter of Rev. Gordon Rutter and Amy Purcell Rutter. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church...

May 21, 2022

Larry "Worm" Arnold Grubbs, 72, of Spring Mill Road, Concord, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence.  He was the loving husband of Esther Evans Grubbs.

Born in Campbell County, January 17, 1950, he was a son of the late Della Doss and Alfred Lewis Grubbs, Sr. Larry served his country in the United States Army...

May 15, 2022

Claudia Anita Evans Kress, 64, of Appomattox, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of David C. Kress.

Born in Welch, W.Va., on December 14, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Earmel Evans and Betty Bandy Evans. She worked as a claims associate at Walmart for 10...

May 12, 2022

Tracy Allen Tweedy, 53, of Tin Top Place, Concord, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Born in Lynchburg, July 3, 1968, he was a son of Rachel Martin Tweedy of Appomattox and the late Charles Allen Tweedy.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  Tracy served his country in the United States Air Force.  He...

May 11, 2022

James Phillip Roach, 84, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Ruby Epperson Roach for 63 years.

Born in Charlotte County, March 22, 1938, he was a son of the late Etta Green and Henry P. Roach.  James served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955-1963. He moved...

May 11, 2022

Michelle S. Richardson, 56, of Oakville, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital.

She was the daughter of the Ellen Doss Stowe of Oakville and the late James "Jim" Seay.

Michelle was preceded in death by her sister Sheila Seay.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a...

May 10, 2022

James Ray Kress, 68, of Railroad Lane, Pamplin, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Born in Appomattox County, November 28, 1953, he was a son of the late Virginia Ellen Childress and George William Kress. He retired from Taylor-Ramsey log yard in Pamplin.

He is survived by one brother, John Thomas Kress of Pamplin; four sisters,...

May 5, 2022

Christian Nathaniel Evans, 22, of Appomattox, rode his iron horse through the pearly gates on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Born in Lynchburg, December 12, 1999, he was a son of Brandy Webb Evans and A.R. Evans.  Christian enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, being outdoors and his pride and joy was his motorcycle.

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May 4, 2022

Joyce Ann Honig Ewers, who loved to be called "Mom" by her kids, departed her loving family on May 4, 2022.

She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 4, 1938, to Willard and Edna Honig. She raised her two children, LaTrelle and Karl, with love and devotion in Concord, Virginia, with her husband Linwood E. Ewers,...

May 4, 2022

Guy Samuel "Buckshot" McCormick, Jr., 69, passed away on May 4, 2022, at his residence. He was the husband of Jessica M. McCormick.

Born on June 14, 1952, in Buckingham County, Va., he was the son of Frances Viar McCormick of Gladstone and the late Guy Samuel McCormick, Sr. He spent his career as a logger. Guy...