Mar 3, 2020

Virginia "Jenny" Torrence Caldwell, of Appomattox, died March 3, 2020 in the Philippines while visiting her son. She was the wife of the late David Randolph "Skipper" Caldwell, Sr. for 60 years.

Born in Lynchburg, on December 13, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Willie Davis Torrence and Esther Tweedy Torrence. She was preceded in...

Feb 27, 2020

Dallas Calvin Gillaspie, 87, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was the husband of the late Virginia Berryman Gillaspie for 59 years.

Born in Surry County, VA, July 27, 1932, he was a son of the late Ina Garvey and Howard Clinton Gillaspie. Dallas served his country in the United States Air Force. He owned...

Feb 22, 2020

Charles Thomas Crews, 57, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Born in Lynchburg, November 16, 1962, he was a son of the late Eunice Garrett and Thomas Wadsworth Crews.

He is survived by one sister, Jenny Crews Steadman; and one brother, Joseph C. Crews.

He was preceded in death by a sister,...

Feb 22, 2020

Allen William "Skip" Edwards, 64, of Dillwyn, died Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Born in Buckingham, October 21, 1955, he was a son of the late Gladys Louis Davidson and Linwood William Edwards. Allen worked for Kyanite Mining where he was a "Jack of all trades" and was very devoted and loved his job.

He is...

Feb 12, 2020

Willie Eileen Palmer West, 93, of Crosstie Road, Appomattox, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Runk and Pratt, Liberty Ridge. She was the wife of the late Winford Ray West.

Born in Clara, Miss., on October 2, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Lillie Henderson and Henry Eliotis Palmer. She was a member of Calvary...

Feb 10, 2020

George Rudel Taylor, 81, of Pamplin, died Monday February 10, 2020, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Carol Brown Taylor.

Born in Vera, Virginia, on January 10, 1939, he was a son of the late Mazie Franklin Taylor and Osborne Douglas (Bill) Taylor. He was a member of Appomattox Court House Presbyterian Church and...

Feb 10, 2020

Naomi Irby McGhee, 89, of Walton Drive, Appomattox, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Richard Terry McGhee, Jr.

Born in Grit, Va., on October 21, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Florence Bailess and Hugh Irby. She attended Liberty Baptist Church. Naomi was...

Feb 10, 2020

Joyce Morris Van Der Veer, 87, of Thomas Jefferson Highway, Charlotte Court House, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Gugginheimer Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Norman McClung Van Der Veer, Sr.

Born in Hightstown, New Jersey, on November 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Cora Walker Morris and Joseph Thomas...

Feb 9, 2020

Jean Carol Moore Seay, 84, of Mount Rush Highway, Dillwyn, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late William Richard Seay.

Born in Appomattox, August 27, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Rachel Hunter and Thomas Edgar Moore. Jean was a member of Antioch-Union Baptist Church. She...

Feb 6, 2020

Rebecca "Becky" Avalon Whitten Moore, 97, of Evergreen Ave., died Thursday, February 6, 2020, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Burnace Rice Moore.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on October 27, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Henry Whitten and Mattie Irene Leet Whitten Paris. She was a member of...

Feb 5, 2020

John Charles "Sonny" Horn, Jr., 77, of Concord died, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Claudine Jennings Moore Horn.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on March 19, 1942, he was a son of the late John Charles Horn, Sr. and Irene Candler Horn. He was a retired truck driver for Skinner...

Feb 3, 2020

Anna "Ann" Thomas Stratton, 85, of Stratton Dairy Road, Concord, died Monday, February 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late Kelly David Stratton for 68 years.

Born in Appomattox County, February 22, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Helen Drinkard and Lyle B. Thomas. Anne was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. She...

Jan 30, 2020

William Richard "Dick" Seay, 87, of Mt. Rush Highway, Dillwyn, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Southside Community Hospital. He was the husband of Jean Carol Moore Seay.

Born in Buckingham County, on March 2, 1932, he was a son of the late Janie Cook and Charlie Robert Seay. He was a member of Antioch-Union Baptist Church...

Jan 30, 2020

John Wilson Hix, 91, of Hixburg Road, Pamplin, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Florence Oliver Hix for 67 years.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on February 24, 1928, he was a son of the late Ruth Harwood and Wilson Hix. He served his country in the US Army,...

Jan 26, 2020

James E. "Headhunter" Smith, Jr., 71, of Kelly Creek Lane, Appomattox died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his residence. He was the husband of Peggy Robinson Smith. They were high school sweethearts who just celebrated their 50 th anniversary in December.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on November 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Mable...

Jan 22, 2020

Robert Stuart Cheatham, 52, of Double Bridges Road, Spout Spring, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020. He was the husband of Susan Carnefix Cheatham.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on August 9, 1967, he was the son of William Richard Cheatham of Spout Spring and the late Frances Murden Cheatham. He was a member of Reedy Spring Baptist Church...

Jan 21, 2020

HTCS James Albert "Buck" Owen, 73, of Appomattox, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mildred "Millie" Smith Owen.

Born in Reed City, Michigan, on October 31, 1946, he was a son of the late LLois Elizabeth Peck and Delbert Owen.

In addition to his...

Jan 17, 2020

Braelynn Louise Kidd, born on January 31, 2019, went to be with the Lord along with her father, Bradley Lewis Kidd, Jr. on January 17, 2020.

She is survived by her mother, Tori Parsons Kidd; her twin sister, Everleigh Grace Kidd; grandparents, Robin Parsons, Bradley Kidd, Sr. and Crystal Martin Kidd; great-grandparents, Bob and Doreen Parsons, Linda...

Jan 17, 2020

Bradley Lewis Kidd, Jr., 24, of Richmond Highway, Pamplin, went to be with the Lord along with his daughter, Braelynn Louise Kidd on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Tori Parsons Kidd.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on May 13, 1995, he was a son of Crystal Martin Kidd and Bradley Lewis...

Jan 13, 2020

Manfred Wilhelm Boewer, 83, formerly of Gladstone died Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Salem Veterans Hospital.

Born in Breslau, Germany, on January 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Elfiede Krause Boewer and the late Otto Boewer. He was a US Army Veteran.

A graveside funeral service conducted by Father Jim Gallagher...