Annie Dale Tuck Thompson
Jun 12, 2026
Annie Dale Tuck Thompson, 82, of Concord, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Born on May 28, 1944, in Nathalie, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mabel Tuck. Known to family and friends simply as Dale, Mom, and Nana, she was the last surviving sibling of three...
Dewey Albert Woods, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Dewey Albert Woods, Sr., 90, of Appomattox, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was the husband of the late Nancy “Ann” Powell Woods for 60 years.
Born on August 24, 1935, in Appomattox, he was the son of the late Calvin Channey Woods and Bertha Irene Lee Woods. Dewey was a member of Appomattox Baptist...
William Wayne Irby
Jun 7, 2026
William Wayne Irby, 79, of Appomattox, Virginia, departed this life on June 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion to family.
Born on May 29, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA, Wayne lived a life defined by dedication to his family, quiet strength, and hard work. He was a loving husband, father, “Grumpa”, brother, veteran, and friend whose presence...
William Richard Cheatham
Jun 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, William Richard Cheatham, 89, of Spout Spring, VA. He passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances Murden Cheatham.
Born in Appomattox, VA, on June 11, 1936, he was the...
Helen Ruth Brown
May 25, 2026
Helen Ruth Brown, affectionately known by many as “GrandmaPooh,” passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love, memories, and family she spent a lifetime nurturing. Born Helen Ruth Bolin on November 13, 1938, in Los Angeles County, California, Helen’s life was defined by resilience, creativity, devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
Raised during the hardships...
James Hubard Snow
May 24, 2026
James Hubard Snow, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Born in Nelson County, VA on June 22, 1953, he was the son of the late Dexter Hubard Snow and Edna Lee Beasley.
In his earlier years, James was a great athlete. He ran track at Duke University and was captain of the football team. He was also an animal lover.
He...
Mary Allen Lucas
May 21, 2026
Mary Allen Lucas, 91, of Appomattox passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Babcock Manor. She was the beloved wife of Pastor Earnie William Lucas, Jr.
Born on May 11, 1935, in Nuese, NC, she was the daughter of the late Atlas Allen and Ethel Davis Allen. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she...
James Wallace Guill
May 18, 2026
James Wallace Guill, 80, of Appomattox passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Appomattox Health and Rehab.
Born in Lynchburg, VA on November 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Willie Elmo Guill and Mary Frances Coleman Guill. He served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army.
He is survived by his son, James...
Ellen Doss Stowe
May 18, 2026
Ellen Doss Stowe, 85, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Babcock Manor.
Born in Appomattox, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George Burrell Doss and Vernon Victoria Stanley.
Ellen is survived by her two children, Rhonda Seay of Madison Heights and James "Randy" Johnson (Sandra) of Rustburg. She also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren,...
Irene Hyder Morrell
May 17, 2026
Irene Hyder Morrell, 87, of Concord passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dayton Eugene Morrell, Sr.
Born in Hampton, TN, on August 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Daunt Hyder and Lucyle McLaughlin Hyder. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church.
She is survived by two...
Stephen Gordon Godsey, Sr.
May 16, 2026
Stephen Gordon Godsey, Sr., born September 22, 1944, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by the love of family and the legacy of a life well lived.
Stephen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend whose steady presence and love for family touched many lives.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife...
David Clarke Almond
May 16, 2026
David Clarke Almond, 84, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the many memories he created throughout a remarkable life.
David was born on July 3, 1941, in Appomattox, Virginia. He lived a life defined by hard work, intelligence, adventure, loyalty, and deep devotion to those he loved.
A proud graduate...
Richard Lee "Dick" Somazze, Sr.
May 12, 2026
Richard Lee “Dick” Somazze, Sr., 83, of Lynchburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Carolyn Messick Somazze, his beloved wife, for 56 years.
Born on January 26, 1943 in Oella, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leo Richard Somazze and Beatrice Paddy Wise. He was a...
Robert Marion Sayre, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Robert M Sayre, Jr., 71 of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
He was born in Washington, D.C., the eldest son of Ambassador Robert M. Sayre and Elora A. Sayre.
Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, grew up in Washington, D.C., as well as living overseas throughout Latin America, where his parents led important diplomatic work...
Ted O'Dell Farmer
May 9, 2026
Ted O’Dell Farmer, 75, of Appomattox passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was the husband of Nancy Coleman Farmer.
Born in Marion, VA, on September 10, 1950, he was the son of Ola McGrady Farmer and James Arthur Farmer. He was a longtime member of Spotswood Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA and was a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Mary...
Melanie Greene Chambers
May 9, 2026
Melanie Greene Chambers, 78, of Spout Spring, VA, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Harold "Hal" Chambers, III.
Born in Lenoir, NC, on March 19, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Christie Lafayette Greene and Ruby Baker Greene. Melanie was a member of Providence Baptist Church. She graduated...
Anna Mae Weeks
May 6, 2026
To have known Anna Mae Weeks was to have known selflessness and love-- she was, truly, a beacon in everyone's lives. Anna, 80, fell into her final sleep Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, and is at peace now. She is and will be forever beyond missed.
Survived by three sons, Joseph Davis, Richard Davis, and Christopher Weeks and four grandchildren, Barrett, Leah,...
Phyllis LeGrand Harvey
May 3, 2026
Phyllis LeGrand Harvey, 94, of Chesterfield, VA passed away and entered into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was the wife of the late Thomas Edward Harvey.
Born on November 20, 1931, in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Archie Alexander LeGrand, Sr. and Lula Price LeGrand. Phyllis was a founding member of God’s...
Carol Ann MacDiarmid Donato
May 3, 2026
Carol Ann MacDiarmid Donato, 73, of Spout Spring passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born on February 20, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Charles MacDiarmid and Margaret Mary Kroboth. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She was owner/operator for 26 years at Frank’s Place....
Thomas Lee Major, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Lee Major Jr., 77, passed away on April 29, 2026. A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Tommy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tommy was born on September 21, 1948, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late Thomas Lee Major Sr. and Cornelia Anne Turner. He is survived by his daughter, Ann Lee Major...
