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Rickie Perkins

Rickie Perkins

Jul 3, 2025

Rickie Dean Perkins was born on July 22, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Archie Whit Tate and Jessie Mae Perkins Tate. He was self-employed with Southern Airbrushing until his health didn't allow him to continue his craft.

Rick loved to draw and paint beautiful artwork both professionally and privately. He enjoyed...

Ronnie Owen Dalton

Ronnie Owen Dalton

Jul 2, 2025

Ronnie Owen Dalton was ushered into Heaven on the wings of angels at 11:08 Wednesday July 2, 2025.

His beloved wife, Gail, of nearly 50 years was by his side as he bid this old earth goodbye. The life they shared was one filled with mutual devotion, respect, hard work and above all love!...

Ronnie Chumley

Ronnie Chumley

Jul 2, 2025

Hurt……Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Chumley, age 79 of Hurt passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born December 15, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Clifford Carroll Chumley and Laura Wooldridge Chumley.  He was predeceased by three brothers, Carl Chumley, Billy Chumley and Ralph Chumley; and...

Hilda "Teenie" Adams Worley Ward

Hilda "Teenie" Adams Worley Ward

Jul 1, 2025

Hurt……….Hilda "Teenie" Adams Worley Ward, age 92 of Hurt passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born July 18, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Delmas Smith Adams and Ora Bell Short Adams.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Rev. James Sidney Worley; her...

Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Jun 29, 2025

Gretna.……Timothy Wayne "Tim" Moore, age 65 of Gretna passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his residence.

Born December 15, 1960 in Danville, he was a son of the late William Andrew Moore, Jr. and Shirley Jane Hammock Moore.  He was predeceased by a brother, Randy Thompson.  Mr. Moore was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Hilda Ferguson Motley

Hilda Ferguson Motley

Jun 24, 2025

Forest………Hilda Ferguson Motley, age 84 of Forest passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her residence.

Born April 28, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Brantley Elliott and Flossie Rowland Elliott.  She was predeceased by one daughter, Cheryl Rowland; one brother, Gene Elliott and one sister, Yvonne Guthrie.  ...

Donna "Dj" Gail Jones

Donna "Dj" Gail Jones

Jun 22, 2025

Donna Gail Jones "DJ", age 55 of Indianapolis, IN passed away June 22, 2025.

Donna was born March 25, 1970 in Reidsville, NC to late the Linda Bane and the late Allen Gibson. Donna was adopted by late Zeb and Robertta Jones of Pittsville, VA, who loved her deeply and provided a wonderful home....

Swanson "Whitey" Chism

Swanson "Whitey" Chism

Jun 22, 2025

Swanson Thornton "Whitey" Chism of Dade City, Florida departed  for his heavenly  home  on June 22, 2025 to be with his beloved wife Amy Parish whom he married May 5, 2010.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by sisters Janette C. Madison and Elizabeth Chism Pruitt and his parents Herman Sr. and...

Bill Adkins

Bill Adkins

Jun 19, 2025

Hurt…….Bill Junior Adkins, age 88 of Hurt entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Born September 12, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late David Crockett Adkins, Sr. and Fannie Frances Gibson Adkins.  He was predeceased by three brothers, Buddy Wayne Adkins, J.B. Adkins and Emmett Adkins.  Mr....

Virginia Crum Vazquez

Virginia Crum Vazquez

Jun 15, 2025

Chatham……..Virginia Crum Vazquez, age 81 of Chatham passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her residence.

Born September 6, 1943 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry Crum and Vaughnie Blankenship Crum.  She was predeceased by six brothers, Luke, Mark, Matthew, John, Acts and Thomas; and five sisters, Rachel,...

Linda Kay Davis

Linda Kay Davis

Jun 15, 2025

Linda Kay Davis, age 79 of Yanceyville, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her residence.

Linda was born on February 14, 1946, in Davidson County, NC, a daughter of the late Thurman B. Davis and Marie Virginia Davis. She lived most of her life in Yanceyville and worked at Dan River Mills until her...

Nancy Trent Wyatt

Nancy Trent Wyatt

Jun 9, 2025

Gretna……..Nancy Trent Wyatt, age 85 of Gretna passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born September 19, 1939 she was a daughter of the late Garland Rowland and Christine Woodson Rowland. She was predeceased by her husband Ronney James Wyatt; one brother, Bill Trent; two sisters, Delma Chumley and...

Evelyn Williamson Worsham

Evelyn Williamson Worsham

Jun 8, 2025

Hurt……..Evelyn Williamson Worsham, age 92 of Hurt passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Born February 2, 1933 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Jarrett Williamson and Hallie Hudson Williamson.  She was predeceased by her husband, Kelly Blanks Worsham; one brother, Eldridge "Sonny" Williamson; one...

Richard M. Johnston

Richard M. Johnston

May 31, 2025

Richard M. Johnston, Jr. age 83, of Providence, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Johnston was born on December 17, 1941, in Danville, VA, a son of the late, Richard M. Johnston, Sr. and Harriet Stephens Johnston.

Mr. Johnston lived his life in Caswell...

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

May 25, 2025

Pittsville…….Christopher "Chris" James Wilson, age 37 of Pittsville passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born July 16, 1987 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Doug Wilson and Tammy "Sissy" Hoskins Wilson of Pittsville.  He was predeceased by a son, Andrew James Wilson; paternal grandfather, James Wilson; and maternal...

Alice Gay Aylor

Alice Gay Aylor

May 24, 2025

The family of Alice Gay Aylor, 91 of Gretna, announces her passing on Saturday, May 24, 2025. As per her wishes, she was able to stay and be cared for in her home which was a great comfort to her and her family.

Born August 8, 1933 in Gretna, she was the daughter of...

Dottie Robertson Wood

Dottie Robertson Wood

May 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dottie Robertson Wood "Buck", age 74 of Altavista, Virginia

Our beloved Mother "Ma", Grandmother "Nana", sister, spouse and friend peacefully went to Heaven on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family in the home of her daughter after a...

Gloria Shelton Eanes

Gloria Shelton Eanes

May 14, 2025

Nathalie………Gloria Shelton Eanes, age 88 of Nathalie died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at South Boston Health and Rehab Center.

Born January 22, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Perry Mason Shelton and Valeria Osborne Shelton.  She was predeceased by her husband, James Edward Eanes, Sr.; and a sister, Shirley...

Patsy Moore Roach

Patsy Moore Roach

May 14, 2025

Chatham………Patsy Moore Roach, age 75 of Chatham passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Chatham Health and Rehab Center.

Born February 4, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Clevie Moore and Ruby Estelle Parker Moore.  She was predeceased by her husband, Lee Roy Roach; and three sisters, Geneva Smith,...

Elsie Emerson Bennett

Elsie Emerson Bennett

May 11, 2025

Gretna………Elsie Emerson Bennett, age 86 of Gretna passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born February 28, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Henry Emerson and Georgianna Tuck Emerson.  She was predeceased by her husband, Terry Jackson Bennett; a daughter, Betty Sue Bennett; a sister, Mary Pendergrass; and...

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