Obituaries

Thomas Eugene "Sonny" Conner

Thomas Eugene "Sonny" Conner

Oct 20, 2018

Thomas Eugene "Sonny" Conner, 78, of Appomattox, died Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was the loving husband of Nancy Lewis Conner.

Born in Appomattox, April 15, 1940, he was a son of the late Frances Torrence and Russell C. Conner. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Mt. Hope Hunt Club; a former member of...

Marian Jefferson Carter

Marian Jefferson Carter

Oct 19, 2018

Marian Jefferson Carter, 96, of Appomattox, passed away on October 19, 2018. She was married to the late Charlie Cabell Carter for 52 years.

Born March 4, 1922 in Charlotte County, she was a daughter of the late Faber Blain and Ola Bennett Jefferson of Red House. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church for...

J.Clyde Preas

J.Clyde Preas

Oct 16, 2018

Jonathan Clyde Preas, 84, of Hill-N-Dale Drive, Lynchburg, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann Preas for over 61 years.

Born in Evington, VA on February 13, 1934, he was a son of the late Lila Alton Mayberry and John Thomas Preas, Sr. He was a member...

Katie Irby Ramsey

Katie Irby Ramsey

Oct 16, 2018

Katie Irby Ramsey, 92, of Eldon Road, Appomattox, died Monday, October 15, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was twice widowed, her first husband was the late Whitt Wesley Doss and her second husband was the late Stanley William Ramsey, Sr.

Born in Campbell County, December 8, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Mary Tolbott...

Peggy Mccauley Guill

Peggy Mccauley Guill

Oct 16, 2018

Peggy McCauley Guill, 86, of Appomattox died on Tuesday, October 16 th , 2018.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse R. McCauley, Sr. and Margaret M. McCauley; and her devoted husband of 51 years, Terry Duval Guill.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings Jessie R. McCauley Jr, Helen M. Godwin, and P.E. McCauley....

Warren Lee Johnson

Warren Lee Johnson

Oct 16, 2018

Warren Lee (Johnny) Johnson, 78, of Stone Ridge Road, Concord, died peacefully Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at his residence.

Born in Alexandria, Va., on October 8, 1940, he was a son of the late Virginia Warren and Wilson Lee Johnson. He graduated GW High School and attended Corcoran School of the Arts and Design. Warren retired from...

Glen Lewis Waycaster

Glen Lewis Waycaster

Oct 14, 2018

Glen Lewis Waycaster, took his last breath on Earth October 14, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth Mason Waycaster for 53 years.

Born in Seiver, NC, he was the son of the late Lillie Belle Pittman and Clyde Charlie Waycaster. Glen was a farmer and carpenter in his younger days, and...

Judith Anne "Judy" Coleman

Judith Anne "Judy" Coleman

Oct 3, 2018

Judith Anne (Jeffcoat) Coleman, 57, of Oak Ridge, NC passed away on October 3, 2018.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 20. 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, followed by a Memorial Service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1975 Trinity Road, Concord, VA 24538.

She is survived by her husband, J. Bruce Coleman of the...

Jimmie Thornsburry

Jimmie Thornsburry

Oct 1, 2018

Jimmie Thornsburry, 72, of Gladstone, VA, formerly of Loudoun County, VA was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2018.

Born December 16, 1945 in English, WV, he was the son of Jessie Thornsbury and Dixie Faye (Thornsbury) Sorrells. Jim was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the US Army from October 1965...

Virginia Lucille Doss

Virginia Lucille Doss

Sep 30, 2018

Virginia Lucille Guill Doss went from her life here on Earth to be with Jesus on September 30, 2018 in Cape Coral, FL. She was married for 58 years to Samuel Bernard Doss, Jr—the love of her life. She has missed him for eight years.

Virginia was born on July 27, 1935 in Appomattox County, to Willie...

Susan Dieterich Holland

Susan Dieterich Holland

Sep 25, 2018

The Reverend Susan Dieterich Holland, a retired United Methodist minister, left to be with her Savior, Tuesday September 25, 2018.  She passed quietly at her home in Appomattox.  She was born May 19, 1944 in Glen Ridge, NJ, the daughter of Phillip Armington Dieterich and Fay Inez Shank Dieterich.  She was the loving and supporting wife of John Ivey...

Howard Thomas Williams

Howard Thomas Williams

Sep 18, 2018

Howard Thomas Williams, Jr., 86, of Willow Creek Run, Pamplin City, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family. He and his wife, Carolyn Priest Williams shared their life together for 58 years.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on December 28, 1931, he was a son of the late Carrie Meadows and...

Betty Johnson Elliott

Betty Johnson Elliott

Sep 18, 2018

Betty Johnson Elliott, 79, of Fleshman Street, Appomattox, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018.  She was the loving wife of Charles Elliott for 60 years.

Born in Pamplin, June 29, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Irma Price and Emmitt Howard Johnson.  Betty was a member of Rocks Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Willam "Bill" Donald Barnes

Willam "Bill" Donald Barnes

Sep 14, 2018

William "Bill" Donald Barnes, 80, of Little Dogwood Road, Spout Spring, died Friday, September 14, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Violet Martin Barnes; a brother, Peter Barnes and wife, Connie; a sister, Susan B. Knight and husband, David; and sisters-in-law, Sally Barnes, Virginia S. Martin, and June...

Frank Carlton Harris, Jr.

Frank Carlton Harris, Jr.

Sep 12, 2018

Frank Carlton (Jimbo) Harris Jr., 84, of North Creek Road, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his home.

Carlton was born in Appomattox County, August 27, 1934, the only child of the late Frank Carlton Harris Sr. and Mattie Laura Evelyn Whitehead Harris. He was a member and former deacon of Red Oak Baptist Church in Oakville....

Darrell Christian Watson

Darrell Christian Watson

Sep 10, 2018

Darrell Christian Watson, 67, of Pamplin, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born on March 15, 1951, in Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of the late Erma Martin and Thomas Christian Watson. Darrell was a rod buster for 30 plus years and enjoyed watching sports and fishing.

Darrell is...

Glenda Simmons White

Glenda Simmons White

Sep 9, 2018

Glenda Simmons White, 71, of Cypress Court, Evergreen, died Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of Harold Ray White.

Born in Lynchburg, Va., on April 18, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Carrie Mayberry and Clarence Burnette Simmons. She was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church. Glenda baby...

Dorothy Lee Garrett Carter

Dorothy Lee Garrett Carter

Aug 31, 2018

Dorothy Lee Garrett Carter, 86, of Second Street, Appomattox, died Friday, August 31, 2018. She was the wife of the late Edwin Carter.

Born in Appomattox, September 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Annie Thompson and Lewis Walker Garrett. Dorothy was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and retired from Courtland Manufacturing.

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Philip L. Nelson

Philip L. Nelson

Aug 24, 2018

Philip L. Nelson

Philip Larry Nelson, 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully, following a short battle with cancer, on Friday, August 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carolyn A. Nelson.

Born on February 19, 1947, in Lynchburg, Va., he was the son of Charles Reggie Blankenship of Lynchburg...

Mary Alice Cheatham Hancock

Mary Alice Cheatham Hancock

Aug 20, 2018

Mary Alice Cheatham Hancock, 85, of Appomattox, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

She was born on March 23, 1933 to the late Samuel B. Cheatham and Katie Camden Cheatham. Mary graduated from Appomattox County High School and Phillips Business College. She retired from B&W and worked...

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