Jan 6, 2019

Walter Alton Howard, 73, of Hancock Road, Appomattox, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at his residence. He was the husband of Alice Evans Howard.

Born in Virginia, on April 18, 1945, he was a son of the late Lydia Clark and Vernon Danford Howard. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and retired from Limitorque....

Jan 3, 2019

Harold Patrick "Pat" Lair, Jr. 79, of Honeysuckle Lane, Pamplin, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Farmville Health and Rehabilitation. He was the loving husband of Dorothy "Cookie" Sadler Lair.

Born in New York, December 16, 1939, he was a son of the late Mary Louise Burtner and Commander Harold Patrick Lair, Sr. Pat was a member...

Dec 31, 2018

Frank Edward Webber, Jr., 76, of Pamplin, died Monday, December 31, 2018.  He was the husband of Pearl Marie Woods Webber.

Born in Pamplin, February 5, 1942, he was a son of the late Verna Mae Farrar and Frank Edward Webber, Sr. Edward was a member of the "Hardees Breakfast Club".

He is survived by...

Dec 30, 2018

Elva Bernice Waycaster, 79, of Old Evergreen Road, Appomattox, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Born in Amelia, September 6, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Charlie Waycaster and Lillie Belle Pittman Waycaster. Bernice was a loving, caring person who spent most of her life taking care of others....

Dec 29, 2018

Sherry Lynn Sloan, 53, of Pamplin, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her residence.

Born in Lynchburg, December 15, 1965, she was a daughter of the late Brenda Johnson and Jimmy Wayne Sloan.

She is survived by three sisters, Michelle Alana and Linda; three brothers, Ray, Chris and Jon; she was granny to Robyn, Trey,...

Dec 26, 2018

John Crute Ayers, Jr., 72, of Filmore Street, Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia N. Ayers.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on June 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Alma Pearl McFadden and John Crute Ayers, Sr. He retired from Simplimatic.

Dec 24, 2018

Clarence Handy Franklin, 88, of Appomattox, died Monday, December 24, 2018, at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Ruth Noami Maxey Franklin.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on August 15, 1930, he was a son of the late Ella Gobble and Abdullah Franklin. He was an US Air Force Veteran serving...

Dec 22, 2018

Thomas Leon Davis, Sr., 86, of Franciso Road, Farmville, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Southside Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joyce Lee Cummings Davis for 67 wonderful years.

Born in Bladen County, N. C. on July 20, 1932, he was a son of the late Betty Ruth Noble and Tillman Davis. He was a...

Dec 19, 2018

Richard Lee "Big Pa" Martin, 70, of Stonewall Road, Appomattox, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Born in Lynchburg, May 12, 1948, he was a son of the late Hazel Lee Coleman and Otho Wesley Martin, Jr. Richard was a member of Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church. He retired as Director of Appomattox County Social Services, a member...

Dec 17, 2018

Stella Slough Price, 86, of Honeysuckle Lane, Pamplin, died Monday, December 17, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the loving wife to the late Marshall E. Price, Sr.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on March 2, 1932, she was a daughter to the late Susie Gunter and Stewart L. Slough. She loved her family and enjoyed music,...

Dec 15, 2018

Timothy Robert "Turtle" Wirth, 58, of South Fork Road, Appomattox, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the home of his brother, Mike. He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Cheryl Ann Benford Wirth by five days.

Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on October 19, 1960, he was the son of Mary Anne Cooper...

Dec 14, 2018

Robert Earl Pankey, 80, of Walnut Circle, Appomattox, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Donna Allen Pankey.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on July 16, 1938, he was a son of the late Naomi Cobb and Everett Leonard Pankey. He was a proud Veteran of the United States...

Dec 13, 2018

Edward Donald "Pete" Guill Sr., 80, of Cedar Lane, Appomattox, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 13, 2018, surrounded by family at his home. He was the husband of Maxine Guill for 58 years.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on January 7, 1938, he was a son of the late Elmina Barlow and James A....

Dec 12, 2018

Wayne Douglas "Doug" Wettstead, 89, of Oakville Road, Appomattox, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at his residence. He was the husband Mary Moses Wettstead for 40 years.

Born on April 10, 1929, in Lincoln, Nebraska, he was a son of the late Merna E. Latham and Wayne F. Wettstead. He was a US Navy veteran serving in...

Dec 11, 2018

Peggy Jean "PJ" Powell, 77, of Evergreen Avenue, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was the wife of the late Alton Tyrone Powell.

Born in Charlottesville, March 11, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Nettie Strickland and James Oscar Hughes.

She is survived by four daughters, Sandra Potter and husband, Michael of Cocoa,...

Dec 10, 2018

Cheryl Ann Wirth, 61, of South Fork Road, Appomattox, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at her residence. She was the caring and loving wife of Timothy "Tim" R. Wirth for 20 years.

Born in Georgia, on January 18, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Mildred Johnson and James Albert Benford. Cheryl will be remembered as...

Dec 8, 2018

Jerry Clinton White Sr., 78 years young, who served in the US Air Force, and was a longtime resident of the Lynchburg and Appomattox area, went to be with the Lord, on December 8, 2018, in his home with his dear wife.

Jerry was the son of David and Ila White and was born June 7, 1940...

Dec 6, 2018

Lewis Allen Bryant, 64, of Sycamore Lane, Appomattox, died December 6, 2018 at his residence.

Born in Appomattox, October 31, 1954, he was a son of the late Nellie Annie Durie and Joseph William Bryant.

He is survived by a son, Joseph Allen Bryant and wife, Brittany; two brothers, William (Billy) Bryant of Lynchburg and...

Dec 5, 2018

Daniel Glenn "Danny" Carson, 60, of Blue Ridge Drive, Appomattox, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his residence. He was the husband of Debi Lynn Carson.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on October 23, 1958, he was a son of the late Daniel Eugene Carson and Edna Mae Davis Carson of Appomattox. He was a member of Hebron...

Dec 4, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Clifford O'Brien, 83, of Morningside Drive, Appomattox, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He was the husband of the late Etta Beale O'Brien.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on October 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Jennings L. O'Brien and the late Grace Wooten Cunningham. He retired as a store manager for J....