Jerry Clyde Nichols
Nov 13, 2026
Penhook……….Jerry Clyde Nichols, age 77 of Penhook went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Born April 7, 1949 in Page County, he was a son of the late David Wesley Nichols and Loretta Pearl Stoneberger Nichols. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Faye Gwen Jenkins Nichols; and two brothers, Bobby Nichols and Louis Nichols. Mr....
William Amos "Billy" Davidson
Nov 9, 2026
William Amos "Billy" Davidson, 86, widower of Barbara Jean (Davis) Davidson, of Stuarts Draft, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
Mr. Davidson was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on September 21, 1940, son of the late Leslie Glenwood Davidson, Sr. and Virginia Pearl (Forlines) Davidson.
Billy graduated from Gretna High School, class of 1958 and...
Michael Edward Bradner
Nov 9, 2026
Altavista………Michael Edward Bradner, age 54 of Altavista passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at his residence.
Born March 14, 1972 in Lynchburg, he was a son of James Edward Bradner and wife, Joyce of Hurt and Joan Marie King Harris of Altavista. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Ann Palmer Bradner; and a brother, David King.
In addition to his parents...
Avert "Buddy" Crews
Nov 7, 2026
Hurt……….Avert Isaiah “Buddy” Crews, age 87 of Hurt passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at his residence.
Born January 11, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Roy Millard Crews and Sarah Mae Fielder Crews. He was predeceased by his wife, Carlene Owen Crews; three brothers, Havert Crews, Milton Crews and Clyde Crews; three sisters, Terri Lynn...
Mary Estelle Dawson
Nov 3, 2026
Nathalie……….Mary Estelle Osborne Dawson, age 89 of Nathalie passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at her residence.
Born September 6, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Bob Osborne and Laura Ann Adkins Osborne. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert “Glynn” Dawson; her first husband, Nelson Norcutt; one great-grandchild, Ian Norcutt; one brother, Woodrow Osborne; and...
Alice Lovelace Brumfield
Nov 3, 2026
Altavista………Alice Lovelace Brumfield, age 94 of Altavista passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at her residence.
Born April 18, 1932 in Middlesex, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late David Nathaniel Lovelace, Sr. and Doherta Pickeral Lovelace. She was predeceased by her husband, John Terry Brumfield; three brothers, James Richard “Dick” Lovelace, Sr., Randall Lovelace and David Lovelace, Jr.;...
Mark Anthony Betterton
Nov 1, 2026
Gretna………Mark Anthony Betterton, age 61 of Gretna passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born May 15, 1965 in Halifax County, he was a son of Linda Motley Betterton of Gretna and the late Paul Bailey Betterton. He was a mechanic and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. Mark loved working on cars and spending time at...
Clyde Edward Queen
Oct 29, 2026
Hurt……. Clyde Edward Queen, age 94 of Hurt, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Born August 20, 1932, in Surry County, NC, Clyde was the son of Raymond Holland Queen and Winnie Lewis Queen. He was a founding member and deacon of Motley Baptist Church. Clyde retired from Klopman Mills after 38 years of service. He was well known as an...
John David Harris
Oct 29, 2026
“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6
John David Harris of Gretna, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2026.
David was born on October 7, 1953, to William and Janie Harris. In 1973, he married...
Nancy Pugh Childress
Oct 28, 2026
Nancy Louise Pugh Childress, age 88 of Gretna passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at South Boston Health and Rehab Center.
Born September 6, 1938 in Altavista, she was a daughter of the late Edward Gibson Pugh and Lutie Burgess Pugh. She was predeceased by her husband, John Lesley “Buck” Childress, Sr.; and her momma, the woman who raised her, Susie...
Michael "Mike" Meeks
Oct 26, 2026
Gretna……….Michael Aaron “Mike” Meeks, age 66 of Gretna passed away Monday, October 26, 2026 at his residence.
Born April 8, 1960 in Franklin County, he was a son of the late Aaron Meeks and Elsie Mae Emerson Bennett. He was predeceased by a sister Betty Bennett. Mike was a truck driver with Mountain View Farms; and he enjoyed hunting and being...
Geraldine Brumfield Stratton
Oct 25, 2026
Moneta……….Geraldine Brumfield Stratton, age 76 of Moneta passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke.
Born August 26, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Otis Brumfield and Barbara Dalton Hawkins. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger Stratton; and four brothers, Malon Dalton, Garry Dalton, Berkley Dalton and Ron...
Ella Doss Pickrel Davis
Oct 23, 2026
Gretna……Ella Doss Pickrel Davis, age 95 of Gretna passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born January 25, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Bruce Irvin Doss and Effie Worley Doss. She was predeceased by her husband, Gene Carroll Pickrel; a granddaughter, Leighana Faith Malpass; great granddaughters, Ava Cook and Isabella Cook,...
Joe Motley
Oct 16, 2026
Gretna……….Joseph Luther Motley, age 85 of Gretna passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at his residence.
Born August 8, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Joseph Harvey Motley and Lena Pickral Motley. Mr. Motley was a member of Anderson Memorial Methodist Church and a lifelong farmer. Joe enjoyed farming, for many years he farmed tobacco on...
Luke Pickeral
Oct 16, 2026
Chatham……….Luther David “Luke” Pickeral, age 44 of Chatham passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at his residence.
Born October 14, 1982 in Danville, he was a son of Harry David Pickeral and wife, Vicki of Chatham and Delores Hammack Richardson of Chatham. He was predeceased by his step-father, Ronald Richardson; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Ester Pickeral; and maternal grandfather, Luther Hammack....
Tommy Hodges
Oct 10, 2026
Gretna………Calvin Thomas “Tommy” Hodges, Jr., age 78 of Gretna passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Born November 24, 1947 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late Calvin Thomas Hodges, Sr. and Alice Ashwell Hodges. He was predeceased by his wife, Louise Hendricks Hodges; and a brother-in-law, Joe Puryear. Mr. Hodges was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church...
Russell "Butch" Eades
Oct 9, 2026
Hurt………Russell Alvin “Butch” Eades, age 80 of Hurt passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Born March 26, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Jimmy Thomas “Tommy” Eades, Sr. and Lottie Mae Tucker Eades. He was predeceased by a son, Daniel Eades; two sisters, Nancy Simpson and Shirley Leffue; and a brother,...
David William Hall
Oct 7, 2026
Altavista………David William Hall, age 73 of Altavista passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born February 19, 1953 in Altavista, he was a son of Margaret Hall of Gladys and the late Samuel Wyatt Hall. He was predeceased by a son, Kevin C. Hall. Mr. Hall was a member of Summersett Baptist Church. He sold used cars...
Lawrence Jackson Pugh
Oct 5, 2026
Long Island………Lawrence Jackson Pugh, age 89 of Long Island passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born November 30, 1936 in Halifax County, he was a son of the late Eugene LaPrade Pugh and Fleda Tucker Pugh. He was predeceased by a brother, Ellis Pugh; and a sister, Joan Moorefield. Mr. Pugh was a member of Straightstone...
Carol Farmer Warfe
Oct 2, 2026
Gretna…….Carol Farmer Warfe, age 85 of Gretna passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Chatham Heath and Rehab Center.
Born May 22, 1941 in Gretna, she was a daughter of the late Hanuel Farmer, Jr. and Isa Dalton Farmer. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Warfe; and two brothers, Bobby Lee Farmer and Wallace Farmer. Mrs. Warfe was a home...
