Obituaries

James Berkley "Berk" Drinkard, Jr.

James Berkley "Berk" Drinkard, Jr.

Dec 31, 2019

James Berkley "Berk" Drinkard, Jr., 89, of Old Gristmill Road, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was the husband of the late Ruth Wallwork Drinkard.

Born in Appomattox, January 12, 1930, he was a son of the late Margaret Littell and James Berkley Drinkard, Sr. Berk was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, served in the...

Audrey Moore Mayberry

Audrey Moore Mayberry

Dec 27, 2019

Audrey Moore Mayberry, 55, of Bradford Lane, Appomattox, died December 27, 2019 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Charlie Evan Mayberry, Jr.

Born in Lynchburg, November 16, 1964, she was a daughter of Helen Martin and Donald Clyde "Donnie" Moore. Audrey was a member of Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church.

In...

Tiffany Jolene Lambert

Tiffany Jolene Lambert

Dec 26, 2019

Tiffany Jolene Lambert, 39, of Red House Road, Appomattox, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her residence.

Born in Bluefield, WV, February 5, 1980 she was a daughter of Ambie Wells Lewis and the late Gary C. Lambert.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Jayden Tyler Lambert; sister, Jessica Irene...

Margaret Wright Bruce

Margaret Wright Bruce

Dec 24, 2019

Margaret Wright Bruce, 90, of Park Crest, Farmville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard Garnel Bruce.

Born in Crisp County, Ga., on December 19, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Rosa King and Bodie L. Wright. She was a member of New Berlin Road...

Kate Elizabeth Gaines

Kate Elizabeth Gaines

Dec 24, 2019

Kate Elizabeth Gaines, 79, of Charles Drive, Appomattox, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at her residence.

Born in Farmville, Va., on June 4, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Beulah Holt and William Clement Gaines, Sr. She was a graduate of Wayne State University with a B.A. and Masters in Education. Katie furthered her studies...

Warren Eugene Guill

Warren Eugene Guill

Dec 22, 2019

Warren Eugene Guill, 80, of Rose Lane, Appomattox, died Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was the husband of Cynthia Elaine Carter Guill.

Born in Appomattox, July 1, 1939, he was a son of the late LuVennie Reed and Warner Franklin Guill. Eugene was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States...

James "J.E." Edward Herndon, Jr.

James "J.E." Edward Herndon, Jr.

Dec 20, 2019

James Edward "J.E." Herndon Jr., 65, of Karl Road, Concord, died Friday, December 20, 2019, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Penny Cabaniss Herndon.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on October 11, 1954, he was the son of the late Verna Tweedy Herndon and the late James Edward Herndon, Sr.

J. E. was...

Lewis Elvin Martin

Lewis Elvin Martin

Dec 19, 2019

Lewis Elvin Martin, 62, of Redfields Road, Appomattox went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2019 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Glenda M. Martin.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on May 11, 1957, he was a son of the late Molly M. Goin and William "Bill" Goin and the late...

John Ryland Garrett

John Ryland Garrett

Dec 8, 2019

John Ryland Garrett, 83, died peacefully at home on December 8, 2019.

He was born in Appomattox County, August 8, 1936. He was predeceased by his parents, Lewis Walker Garrett and Annie Thompson Garrett; brother, Lewis C. Garrett; sister, Dorothy Carter; and his first wife, Joyce S. Garrett.

John graduated from Appomattox High school and...

Beverly Michael Wright Sr.

Beverly Michael Wright Sr.

Dec 6, 2019

Beverly Michael Wright, Sr., 61, of Maloneys Shop Road, Phenix died Friday, December 6, 2019, at his residence. He was the husband of Wanda Bedard.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on June 21, 1958, he was a son of the late Minor Doyle Wright and the late Nellie Guill Mayberry. He was a carpenter.

In addition...

Thomas Wayne Woodward

Thomas Wayne Woodward

Dec 4, 2019

Thomas Wayne Woodward, 80, of Oakville Road, Gladstone, VA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Saltville, VA, January 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Alison Bernard Woodward and Mable Regina Miles Woodward. Thomas retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved the river.

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Barbara Huffman Lawhorn

Barbara Huffman Lawhorn

Nov 28, 2019

Barbara Ann Huffman Lawhorne, 86, of Stonewall Road, Concord, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at her residence. She was the wife of the late William Novel Lawhorne.

Born in Lexington, August 14, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Helen Frances Moore and William Sheridan Huffman. Barbara attended Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a Pharmacy...

Fernando Eduardo Aragon

Fernando Eduardo Aragon

Nov 27, 2019

Fernando Eduardo Aragon, 84, of Stage Road, Concord, died November 26, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 24, 1935, he was a son of the late Fernando B. Aragon and the late Matilde Echeverria. He served his country in the US Army. Fernando retired from Moore's Country Store where he treasured the...

Dorothy Paulette Bub

Dorothy Paulette Bub

Nov 22, 2019

Dorothy "Dottie Beck" Paulette Bub, 61, of Old Court House Road, Appomattox, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Martin Bub for 34 ½ years.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on September 21, 1958, she was the daughter of Louise Garrett Paulett Franklin of Appomattox and the late Thomas Wilson...

Kent Douglas Reynolds

Kent Douglas Reynolds

Nov 19, 2019

Kent Douglas Reynolds, 53, of Red House, entered into his heavenly home Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was the husband of Marianne Northington Reynolds.

Born in Lynchburg, January 28, 1966, he was a son of the late Norma Gray Foster and Kenneth Wayne "Fuzzy" Reynolds.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three...

Peggy Doss Ayers

Peggy Doss Ayers

Nov 10, 2019

Peggy Doss Ayers, of Oakville Road, completed her earthly journey on Sunday, November 10, 2019, and is now reunited with the love of her life, Emmett George Ayers.

Born December 26, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Daisy Nell Doss and Samuel Bernard Doss, Sr. Peggy was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

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Jimmy Dean Martin

Jimmy Dean Martin

Nov 8, 2019

Jimmy Dean Martin, 57, of Colemans Mill Road, Appomattox, died Friday, November 8, 2019. He was the husband of Carol McFaden Martin.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on August 7, 1962, he was a son of the late James Haywood Martin and Betty Goin Martin of Appomattox. He was an equipment operator for VDOT for 22 years and...

Betty Joy Johnson

Betty Joy Johnson

Nov 7, 2019

Betty Joy Johnson, 86, of Savannah Avenue, Lynchburg, died November 7, 2019.

Born in Annapolis, MD, July 30, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Roberta Estelle Attwell and John Benedict Joy, Sr.

She is survived by one daughter, Betty Diane Johnson Mann and husband, James; eight grandchildren, Jeanie Estelle Jones and husband, Randy...

Nancy Morris Hamilton

Nancy Morris Hamilton

Nov 7, 2019

Nancy Morris Hamilton, 78, of Thomas Jefferson Highway, Charlotte County, died Thursday, November 7, 2019. She was the wife of John Thomas Hamilton.

Born in Princeton, NJ, June 30, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ethel Watlington and W.C. Morris. Nancy was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She retired from Charlotte County Public...

Betty Sue Clarkson

Betty Sue Clarkson

Nov 6, 2019

Betty Sue Clarkson, 74, of Evergreen, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born in Lynchburg, May 2, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Marguerite Gilliam and Frank Walton Clarkson. Early in childhood, Betty displayed personality traits that would dominate her entire life. She was bold and determined,...

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