Nov 27, 2020

Wilbur Wilson Whitehead, 84, of Tower Hill Road, Dillwyn, died Thursday, November 26, 2020.  He and his wife Carolyn Abernathy Whitehead, formerly of Danville, shared their lives together for 63 years.

Born in Hobgood, NC, November 30, 1935, he was a son of the late Viola Hudson and Lawrence Elbert Whitehead.  Wilbur was a charter member of...

Nov 18, 2020

Robert Clarence Martin, 82, of Oak Ridge Road, Appomattox, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  He was the loving husband of Sandra Moore Martin.

Born in Lynchburg, June 11, 1938, he was a son of the late Margaret Drinkard and James Marshall Martin.  Robert was a member of Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School. ...

Nov 17, 2020

Richard Cross Bartelt, 78, of Cawthorne Street, Appomattox, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  He was the husband of Mary Coghlan Bartelt.

Born June 2, 1942, in Washington, DC, he was a son of the late Katherine Irene Cross and John Abbott Bartelt.  Richard was a member of the Monroe Masonic Lodge #301 A.F. & A.M. and Eastern...

Nov 17, 2020

Ricky Arnold Simmons, 63, of Prince Edward Highway, Pamplin, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on July 23, 1957, he was a son of John Henry Simmons and the late Dorothy Ragland Simmons. He was a member of Evergreen United Methodist Church and attended Prospect United Methodist Church. Ricky retired from...

Nov 14, 2020

Nancy Cowden passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2020. Born in Seneca Springs, New York, Nancy travelled the country with her military parents throughout her early years. She soon recognized her passion for plants and science, and subsequently earned a PhD in botany. She taught for many years at the University of Lynchburg and was always deeply committed to...

Nov 13, 2020

Norma Jean Richardson Pollard, 53, of Pamplin died Friday, November 13, 2020.

Born in Lynchburg, May 20, 1967, she was a daughter of Nina Howell Richardson and the late James Eugene Richardson and Carolyn Frazier Richardson.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Ashley Pollard (Lee) and Whitney Pollard (Beckie) all...

Nov 12, 2020

Sandra Rosser Burks, 61, of Bethany Road, Rustburg, died Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Daniel E. Burks.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on October 23, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey Linwood Rosser and the late Irene Franklin Mays. She was also preceded in death by her...

Nov 8, 2020

Russell Henderson Moore, 97, of Gladstone, died as the result of Alzheimer's on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Appomattox, County, Va., in February of 1923, he was a son of the late Stella Chenault Moore and the late William Henderson Moore. He was preceded in death by two...

Nov 5, 2020

David Bradley Baldwin, Sr., 81, of Baldwin Farm Lane, died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence.  He was the loving husband of Shirley Mann Baldwin for 57 years.

Born in Appomattox, August 17, 1939, he was a son of the late Nannie Wright and Charles Witt Baldwin, Sr.  Bradley was a member of Rocks Baptist Church,...

Nov 3, 2020

Dona Jeanne Brodmerkel Wilson, 83, of Columbus Road, Concord, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her residence.

Born March 22, 1937, in Kansas, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late LaVaun Lowderman and Richard Everett Brodmerkel.  Dona was a member of Lynchburg First Church of the Nazarene and the Heimdal Science Fiction Club.

She...

Nov 2, 2020

Diana Elmore Cook, 49, of Embrey Court, Concord, died Monday, November 2, 2020.  She was the wife of William Dwayne Cook.

Born in Princeton, WV, December 14, 1970, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Lee Elmore, Jessie Pritchett and her stepfather, Ray Linkous.  Diana was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  She was a secretary...

Oct 29, 2020

Geoffrey R. Taylor, 73 of Bothwell Street, Richmond, died suddenly on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Forest Campus.

Born in Moorefield, WV, May 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Aura Clay and Muriel Bertha Anderson Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Frances Mae Gilliam; his son,...

Oct 26, 2020

Maxine Ferguson Sharp went to be with her Lord on October 26, 2020 at her home.

Born in Appomattox County, on September 2, 1932.  She was a daughter of the late Lula Phelps and Jesse Edward Ferguson.  Maxine was a member of Bible Baptist Church.  She loved the Lord, her church and was faithful to both before...

Oct 23, 2020

D. Jean Beaushaw Mills, 89, of Dreaming Creek Road, Concord, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Garnett Arley Albert Mills, Sr.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Doris Ackron Kallstrom and the late Frederick Beaushaw. ...

Oct 22, 2020

Wiley Herbert Smith, 82, of Hummingbird Lane, Spout Spring, VA died Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was the husband of Lois Ann Shaner Smith.

Born in Appomattox County, on July 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Sallie Mable Guill and John Andrew Smith, Sr.  He was a member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church. Wiley...

Oct 19, 2020

Dr. Paul Douglas Harvey, 68, of Midlothian and Appomattox, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 19, 2020. He was the loving husband of Greer Canady Harvey for 14 years. Paul will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and brother.

Born in Staunton, Va., on February 15, 1952, he was the son of the late Patsy Penn Scott...

Oct 19, 2020

Paul David Kvasnicka, Jr., 66, of Mountain Cut Road, Appomattox, died Monday, October 19, 2020, at his residence. He and his wife, Sharon F. Kvasnicka shared their lives together for 45 years.

Paul was a devoted and loving father to his two daughters, Sharla Kvasnicka and Kelly K. Jamerson and husband, Jarrod. He is also survived by...

Oct 17, 2020

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Puckette, 73, of Appomattox, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his residence. He was the husband of Claudia Gordon Puckette.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on September 18, 1947, he was a son of the late Jack Lloyd Puckette and Dora Mayberry Puckette. Dan was a retired manager for James T. Davis and a member...

Oct 16, 2020

John Dominic Burkart, 82, of Mud Street, Concord, died Friday, October 16, 2020.  He was the husband of Norma Jean Honeycutt Burkart.

Born in Reading, PA, December 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Otilla Rosemarie Maurer and Samuel G. Burkart. He was a life member of DAV in Gloucester.  John was a member of...

Oct 9, 2020

Cecil Faye "Snappy" Burks, 80, of Oakville Road, Gladstone, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of James Alexander Burks, Sr. for 60 years.

Born in Appomattox County, VA, on May 27, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Eleanor Louise Doss and Curtis Whitfield Robertson, Sr. In her earlier days...