Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Karl Mosby Paulett
Aug 16, 2018
Karl Mosby Paulett, 74, of Gladstone, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Ridley Park, Pa., on January 14, 1944, he was a son of the late Dorothy Mason and Henry Alexander "Alec" Paulett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nathaniel Mason Pawlett.
He is survived by his faithful...
Mildred "Millie" Childress Christian
Aug 15, 2018
Mildred "Millie" Childress Christian, 77, of Hummingbird Lane, Spout Spring, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 while at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Loyd Milton Christian.
Born in Naruna, May 21, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Emma "Roxie" Childress and Hubert Arthur Childress. Mildred retired from Archer...
Reese Marvin Thompson, Jr.
Aug 10, 2018
Reese Marvin Thompson, Jr., 73, of Rustburg, died Friday, August 10, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born in Lynchburg, VA on April 8, 1945, he was a son of the late Gracie Virginia Riddle and Reese Marvin Thompson, Sr. He was a retired electrician with Babcock & Wilcox/BWXT, a passionate high school and college baseball official, an...
Jerry Walker Hudson
Aug 8, 2018
Jerry Walker Hudson, 78, of Hundley Springs Road, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was the loving husband of Betty Wright Hudson for 55 years.
Born in Appomattox County, November 3, 1939 he was a son of the late Lillian Driskill and Lawrence Bascom Hudson. Jerry served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from...
William "Billy" Charlie Perrow
Aug 5, 2018
William Charlie "Billy" Perrow passed away peacefully at his home in Spout Spring, Va. on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the age of 70. Born on Friday, December 5, 1947 in Danville, Va.; he was the son of the late Flossie "Bette" Finney and William Woodrow "Ted" Perrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Delsie Riley Harrup
Aug 1, 2018
Delsie Riley Harrup, 95, of Pamplin, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Liberty Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late James Matthew Harrup.
Born in Cismont, September 8, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Willie Ann Kirby and Sidney Riley. Delsie attended Spring Creek Baptist Church. She was involved in many...
Gerald Stephen Little
Jul 29, 2018
Gerald Stephen Little, known to friends as "Jerry," passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 29, 2018, at the age of 66 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Brown Little and mother, Avis Brown Little.
He is survived by his wife, Joanna Little; two daughters, Stephanie Groshell and Jessica Southern;...
Jeremy Dillon Thompson
Jul 28, 2018
Jeremy Dillon Thompson, 19, of Red House, passed away, Saturday, July 28, 2018.
He was born in Lynchburg, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Renee Marsh Thompson and her fiancé Greg Hendricks, of Appomattox; his father, Eugene Lanier Thompson, Jr. and friend, Lynn Davis of Red House. Jeremy loved hunting, fishing, and grew up...
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