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Ramona Huffman Ferguson

Ramona Huffman Ferguson

Nov 10, 2025

Gretna……….Ramona Huffman Ferguson, age 87 of Gretna went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 10, 2025. Though deeply missed on earth, we rejoice in knowing she is now in the presence of our Savior.

Born March 29, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter...

Nellie Barker Pickral

Nellie Barker Pickral

Nov 9, 2025

Gretna……….Nellie Barker Pickral, age 86 of Gretna passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born November 19, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Berkley Dewey Barker and Emma Howell Barker.  She was predeceased by a son, Glen Allen Pickral; two daughters, Martha Jane Pickral...

Leonard "Skeeter" Morris

Leonard "Skeeter" Morris

Nov 7, 2025

Leonard "Skeeter" James Morris, age 92 of Penhook passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 in Richmond.

Born July 11, 1933 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Willie Herman Morris, Sr. and Phyllis McDaniel Morris. He was predeceased by a son, Leonard James Morris, Jr.; and three brothers, Junior Morris, Ronnie Morris...

Mike Dalton

Mike Dalton

Nov 6, 2025

Danville………Michael "Mike" Warren Dalton, age 68 of Danville passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Sovah Health Martinsville Hospital.

Born June 10, 1957, he was a son of the late Odie Dalton and Carolyn Dalton.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Brandi Nichole Dalton; and four brothers, Stuart Dalton, Ryland Dalton, Russell Lee Dalton,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Yeatts

Jeffrey "Jeff" Yeatts

Nov 4, 2025

Gretna……….Jeffrey "Jeff" Watson Yeatts, age 55 of Gretna passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born August 8, 1970 in Danville, he was a son of Lowell "Rudy" Thomas Yeatts and Dorothy Watson Yeatts of Gretna.  He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Fletcher and Edna Watson; and his paternal...

Aron Gary Hall

Aron Gary Hall

Nov 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Aron Gary Hall

There are places that hold our hearts long after we've left them — and for Aron Gary Hall, that place was always Harkers Island, North Carolina. It was there, among the ocean breezes and the wild horses that roamed free, where Gary found peace, purpose,...

Owen Wayne Roach

Owen Wayne Roach

Nov 2, 2025

Gretna……….Owen Wayne Roach, 10 months, of Gretna passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 in his mama's arms.

Born December 4, 2024, he was the son of Cody Wayne Roach and Casey Perkins Roach of the residence. He was predeceased by a maternal grandfather, Jeff Perkins; maternal great-grandparents, Edward Cain and Peggie Elliott; and a...

Wayburn Barbour Osborne

Wayburn Barbour Osborne

Oct 28, 2025

Gretna……….Wayburn Barbour Osborne, age 85 of Gretna passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her residence.

Born December 14, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Lee Barbour and Talmadge Nuckols Barbour.  She was predeceased by her husband, Luther "Jim" Coleman Osborne; and a sister, Nancy Adkins.  Mrs. Osborne...

Seif El-Hussamy

Seif El-Hussamy

Oct 26, 2025

Seif El-Hussamy age 90 of Rustburg passed away peacefully Sunday, October 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.

Born January 19, 1935 in Tanta, Egypt, he was a son of the late Abdel Gawad El-Hussamy and Fatima Hussamy.

A life spanning nine decades, Seif touched the hearts of...

Barbara Johnson Wyatt

Barbara Johnson Wyatt

Oct 26, 2025

Gretna……….Barbara Johnson Wyatt, age 85 of Gretna passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born January 20, 1940 in Charlotte County, she was a daughter of the late Walker Henry Johnson and Mary Cawthorne Johnson.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Glenda Sowell.  Mrs. Wyatt was a member of...

Carol Crowder Byrd

Carol Crowder Byrd

Oct 25, 2025

Chatham……….Carol Crowder Byrd, age 77 of Chatham passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Sovah Health Danville Memorial Hospital.

Born August 30, 1948 in Patrick County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Hasful Clyde Crowder and Georgia Collins Crowder.  She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Stephen Wayne Byrd.  Mrs. Byrd was...

Christine Dalton Worley

Christine Dalton Worley

Oct 23, 2025

Gretna……….Christine Dalton Worley, age 88 of Gretna passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista.

Born March 17, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Lee Dalton and Lorene Dalton.  She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Lee Worley; two brothers, Carroll Dalton...

Betty Ewing Doss

Betty Ewing Doss

Oct 21, 2025

Gretna……….Betty Ewing Doss, age 66 of Gretna passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Doss was born March 23, 1959 in Campbell County.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gary Allen Doss.  Mrs. Doss retired from BGF Industries; and she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She...

Loretta Crum Hoskins

Loretta Crum Hoskins

Oct 10, 2025

Chatham………Loretta Crum Hoskins, age 88 of Chatham, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Sovah Health Danville surrounded by her family.

Born July 7, 1937 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Crum and Vaughnie Blankenship Crum King. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard "Stan" Hoskins; two sons,...

Shirley Wright Harris

Shirley Wright Harris

Oct 10, 2025

Gretna………Shirley Wright Harris, age 99 of Gretna, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at her residence.

Born July 22, 1926 in Arrington, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry Wright and Margaret Poindexter Wright. She was predeceased by her husband, Homer Benjamin Harris; one brother, Dexter Wright; and two sisters, Jean Dillard...

Larry Donald Roach

Larry Donald Roach

Oct 3, 2025

Gretna………Larry Donald Roach, age 82 of Gretna, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at UNC Medical Center of Chapel Hill, NC.

Born April 22, 1943 in Halifax County, he was a son of the late Roy James Roach, Sr. and Doris Lee Boswell Roach.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Roy Roach, Jr. and...

Tammy Bondurant Betterton

Tammy Bondurant Betterton

Sep 29, 2025

Gretna…….Tammy Bondurant Betterton, age 61 of Gretna passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at Chippenham Hospital of Richmond.

Born January 23, 1964 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Joan Shumate Conner of Lynchburg and the late Larry Conner.  She was predeceased by a son, Robbie Betterton.  Tammy was a caregiver and loved taking...

Margaret Shelton Rowland

Margaret Shelton Rowland

Sep 28, 2025

Gretna…….Margaret Shelton Rowland, age 101 of Gretna passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born May 5, 1924 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Zebedee Shelton and Maude Taylor Shelton. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Owen Rowland; five brothers, Acie Shelton, Marvin Shelton,...

Kenneth Ray Benton, Jr.

Kenneth Ray Benton, Jr.

Sep 27, 2025

Gretna………Kenneth "Hollywood" Ray Benton, Jr., age 65 of Gretna passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Lynchburg Specialty Hospital.

Born May 3, 1960 in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Kenneth Ray Benton, Sr. and Phyllis Sutphin Cox.  He was predeceased by his stepfather, Thomas "Frank" Cox.  Mr. Benton was a...

Sammy L. Quarles

Sammy L. Quarles

Sep 26, 2025

Danville…….Sammy L. Quarles, age 72 of Danville passed away, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center of Roanoke.

Born October 19, 1953 in Danville, he was a son of the late Elton Quincy Quarles and Irene Wilson Quarles.  Mr. Quarles was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served for eight...

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