Anne Haskins Barbour
May 10, 2025
With broken hearts the family of Anne Haskins Barbour 85 of Gretna announces her passing on May 10, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
She was a beacon of love and compassion, always putting others before herself. Her gentle spirit and unwavering kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew...
Tammie Lynn Burgreen
May 10, 2025
Gretna………Tammie Lynn Burgreen, age 63 of Gretna passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at her residence.
Born February 16, 1962 in Manassas, she was a daughter of the late Earl Ray Collins and Velma June Mullins Henry. Â She was predeceased by an infant sister, Barbara Ann Collins. Â Tammie was a home maker and a...
Lowell David Rowland
May 9, 2025
Danville………Lowell David Rowland, age 83 of Danville died Friday, May 9, 2025 at his home after being in declining health for two and ½ years.
Born April 20, 1942 in Gretna, VA, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Rowland. He was predeceased by his sister, Iris R. Jarbeau and three...
James (Jim) Merriman, Jr.
May 8, 2025
Gretna, VA – James E. Merriman, Jr. (Jim), age 80, of Gretna, Virginia passed away peacefully at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Born July 14, 1944 in Martinsville, Virginia, Jim was the eldest son of the late James Everett Merriman, Sr. and Mary Gunter Merriman. He...
Judy Dalton Younger
May 6, 2025
Gretna……Judy Dalton Younger, age 81 of Gretna, VA passed away peacefully at Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center early on the morning of May 6, 2025.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.
She was a former employee of The Timken Co. and Gretna Health and Rehab.
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Roger Perry Jefferson
May 2, 2025
Gretna…Roger Perry Jefferson, age 76 of Chatham and Penhook passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born August 29, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, he was the eldest son of the late James Perry Jefferson and Annie Osborne Jefferson. He attended Gretna High School where he was an active member...
Inez Irby
Apr 30, 2025
Gretna………Inez Yeatts Mason Irby, age 84 of Gretna died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born September 28, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Edward Yeatts and Josephine Fitzgerald Yeatts. Â She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Henry Mason; her second husband, Hugh...
Deborah Lynn Bishop
Apr 29, 2025
Deborah Lynn Bishop, age 71 of Gretna passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born August 8, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Tuller Bishop, Jr. and Katie Eanes Bishop. Â She was predeceased by one brother, David Bishop. Â Deborah enjoyed music, movies, bowling,...
Adam Wayne Roach
Apr 24, 2025
Roanoke.......Adam Wayne Roach, age 29 of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Born May 11, 1995 in Danville, he was the son of Michael Anthony Roach of Gretna and Debra Ann Germann of Hollins. Â He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, George Charles Germann and Sylvia Lee Jennings; and his paternal grandfather,...
Kenneth Taylor Saunders
Apr 21, 2025
Hurt……….Kenneth Taylor Saunders, age 89 of Hurt, died Monday, April 21, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born February 20, 1936 in Halifax County, he was a son of the late Claude Taylor Saunders and Irma Milam Saunders. Â He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Taylor Saunders. Â Mr. Saunders was a U.S. Navy...
Charlie Onex Moorefield
Apr 20, 2025
Charlie Onex Moorefield, 100, passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in the Natal community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on January 23, 1925. He was the only son of the late Grover Talmage Moorefield and Mattie Sue Haynes. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Arthur Moorefield and an infant son,...
Brenda Pickeral Rowland
Apr 17, 2025
Long Island………Brenda Pickeral Rowland, age 77 of Long Island died Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge.
Born December 23, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Oscar Pickeral and Annie Belle Rowland Pickeral. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas "Tommy" Alvin Rowland;...
Christopher Paul Mayhew
Apr 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved Christopher Paul Mayhew ("PaPa") went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14th, 2025.
Born on May 22, 1961, he was the son of the late Lanier Hale Mayhew and Lorene Bailess Mayhew. Chris was preceded in death by his loving wife and...
Carolyn Taylor Jones
Apr 13, 2025
Chatham……….Carolyn Taylor Jones, age 82 of Chatham died Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her residence.
Born July 21, 1942 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Irvin Otis Taylor Sr. and Margaret Dalton Taylor. She was predeceased by one brother, Irvin Otis Taylor Jr.; step-grandchildren, Ryan Compton; and a special friend,...
Lela Cope Gibson
Apr 13, 2025
With heavy hearts and abiding love, we announce the passing of Lela Cope Gibson, who left this world peacefully on April 13, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born on September 2, 1932, in the hills of Swain County, North Carolina, Lela was the beloved daughter of Pearlie Monroe Cope and Della Bryant Cope....
Loyd "Buddy" Brumfield
Apr 12, 2025
Gretna……...Loyd George "Buddy" Brumfield, age 80 of Gretna, died Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his residence.
Born October 17, 1944 in Campbell County he was son of the late Loyd Lee Brumfield and Jennie Ann Dalton Brumfield. He was predeceased by one brother, Jerry Brumfield. Mr. Brumfield was a farmer and attended Greenfield Baptist...
Karen Jean Bergeron
Apr 9, 2025
Gretna……Karen Jean Bergeron, age 72 of Gretna died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at her residence.
Born May 22, 1952 in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Claude Avery Kelly and Mildred Kathryn Timmons Tilley. Karen was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a home maker.
She is...
Cordie Pittmon Terry
Apr 8, 2025
Cordie Pittmon Terry, age 86 passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Chatham Health and Rehab Center.
Born July 28, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Joe Cleveland Pittmon and Myrtie Dalton Pittmon. Â She was predeceased by three brothers, Carroll Edward Pittmon, Charlie Grant Pittmon and Steve Pittmon; and...
Alma Woolwine Kappelman
Apr 6, 2025
Hurt……...Alma Woolwine Kappelman, age 91 of Hurt, died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born August 10, 1933 in Christiansburg, she was a daughter of the late James Woolwine and Mae Collins Woolwine. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Wayne Kappelman; one son, Michael Charles Kappelman; two brothers, Bob Woolwine and...
Nellie Sue Bolling
Apr 4, 2025
Gretna………Nellie Sue Hedrick Bolling, age 86 of Gretna died Friday, April 4, 2025 at her residence.
Born January 17, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Benny Hedrick and Callie Gibson Hedrick. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Elton Bolling; one sister, Stella Hedrick King; and brother-in-law, Tom...
