Joan Rowles Shelhorse
Jan 13, 2011
Gretna......Joan Rowles Shelhorse, age 71 of 23221 U.S. Highway 29, Gretna, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born December 14, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Carroll Moses Rowles and Ethel Worsham Rowles. Mrs. Shelhorse was a member of West End Church of Christ and attended Sheva Church of Christ....
Roy Kessler Tucker, Sr.
Jan 11, 2011
Altavista.....Roy Kessler Tucker, Sr., age 84 died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Autumn Care Nursing & Rehab in Altavista. Born April 26, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Terry Henry Tucker and Eunice Edmunds Tucker. He was predeceased by two brothers, Willie Tucker, and Clarence Tucker; and six sisters, Janie Fisher, Mabel Saunders, Irma Lewis,...
Nancie Yeatts Oltarzewski
Jan 5, 2011
Nancie Yeatts Oltarzewski Gretna..........Nancie Yeatts Oltarzewski, age 72 of Henry Street, Gretna died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in Gretna Health & Rehab. Born August 8, 1938 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late, Albert (Jack) Amos Yeatts and Edna Simpson Yeatts. She was predeceased by two sisters, Jerri Jones and Theresa Custer and two brothers, Garcia Yeatts...
Phyllis Layne Franks
Jan 4, 2011
Phyllis Layne Franks Durham, NC.........Phyllis Layne Franks, age 80 of Durham, NC, formerly of Gretna, VA died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Born June 14, 1930 in Lynchburg, VA she was a daughter of the late, John Andrew Layne and Verna Belle Coleman Layne. Mrs. Franks was a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist...
Nelson Watson
Dec 30, 2010
Sandy Level......Isaac Nelson Watson, age 87 of 10650 West Gretna Road, Sandy Level died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at his residence. Born August 16, 1923 in Sandy Level he was a son of the late William Hiley Watson and Rosa Cook Watson Blair. He was predeceased by three brothers, Espen Watson, Ferrell Watson, and Odell Watson; a nephew, Dale Watson;...
Judy Frances Adams
Dec 27, 2010
Gretna..........Judy Frances Adams, age 70 of Gretna, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born April 27, 1940 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Arnold and Elsie Davis Arnold. She was predeceased by her husband, William Adams; and two brothers, Alfred Arnold, and Robert Arnold. She was a member of Open...
Irene Elizabeth (Rena) Tuck Mcghee
Dec 27, 2010
Danville......Irene Elizabeth (Rena) Tuck McGhee, age 88 of Danville, died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Danville Regional Hospital. Born July 30, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late George Thomas Tuck and Rosa Kindrick Tuck. She was predeceased by two sons, Ronnie Wayne Tuck, and Billy Lee Tuck; two daughters, Jeannie Dale Emerson, and Joyce Ann...
Dempsey Ray Hardaway
Dec 21, 2010
Emporia..........Dempsey Ray Hardaway, age 82 of Emporia died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond. Born July 29, 1928 in Pittsylvania County he was the son of the late Austin Wilson Hardaway, and Hallie Keesee Hardaway. He was predeceased by a sister, Virginia H. Adkins, and his former wife, Alma Talbot Hardaway. Mr. Hardaway was a member of...
Melissa Haley Wood
Dec 21, 2010
Melissa Haley Wood Pittsville............Melissa Haley Wood, age 83 of 8720 Climax Road, Pittsville died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born March 29, 1927 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late James Thomas Haley and Eva Holland Haley. She was predeceased by five brothers, Udell Haley, James Haley, Leonard Haley, Nelson Haley, and William Boyd...
Allie (Sonny) Ramsey Collins, Jr.
Dec 21, 2010
Altavista............Allie (Sonny) Ramsey Collins, Jr., age 46 of Altavista died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 as the result of an automobile accident. Born January 16, 1964 in Danville he was the son of Allie Ramsey Collins Sr. and Mary Jane Doss Collins both of Gretna. He was predeceased by a son, Dillon Collins. Sonny was a member of West End Church...
M. Ray Farthing
Dec 12, 2010
Gretna.......M. Ray Farthing, age 71 of 2028 East Gretna Road, Gretna died Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his residence. Born May 8, 1939 in Danville he was a son of the late Jessie Bennett Farthing and Mary Short Farthing. He was owner operator of Ray's Welding & Auto Repair for 42 years. He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church...
Clara Stone Burch Tucker
Dec 10, 2010
Clara Stone Burch Tucker Richmond.......Clara Stone Burch Tucker died December 10, 2010, one month prior to her 102nd birthday at the Masonic Home of Virginia in Richmond. Born January 13, 1909 at Chalk Level in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Joel Lafayette and Mary Gilbert (Mamie) Thompson Burch. She was predeceased by her husband, Royal Stevens...
William (Bobby) Robert Keatts
Dec 10, 2010
Hurt.......William (Bobby) Robert Keatts, age 76 of 205 Simpson Drive, Hurt, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at his residence. Born December 1, 1934 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Herman Keatts and Annie Lee Simpson Keatts. He was predeceased by a brother, Fred L. (Pete) Keatts. Bobby retired from the Campbell County Technical Center, Campbell County...
Karon Knott Hill
Dec 9, 2010
Gretna......Karon Knott Hill, age 55, of 2860 Piney Grove Road, Gretna died Thursday, December 9 2010 at her residence. Born March 9, 1955 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Johnny Jackson Knott and Lovelette Louise Harvey Knott. She was predeceased by two brothers, Glen Knott and Melvin Knott. Karon was a member of Republican Grove Baptist Church....
Melvin Gatewood Saunders
Dec 8, 2010
Gretna......Melvin Gatewood Saunders, age 80, of 3588 Pittsville Road, Gretna died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born May 23, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Risque Craig Saunders and Myrtle Gay Divers Saunders. Mr. Saunders was predeceased by a sister, Jewell Rowland. He was a member and Deacon of Summersett Baptist Church...
Frank (Buck) Arthur Mays
Dec 6, 2010
Gretna......Frank (Buck) Arthur Mays, age 80, of 5841 Deerview Road, Gretna died Monday, December 6, 2010 at his residence. Born November 2, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late, Claude Swanson Mays and Addie Florence Jacobs Mays. Mr. Mays was predeceased by three brothers, William (Bill) Mays, Herman (Dick) Mays and George (Red) Mays, Sr.; two...
Harold Morgan Bell, Sr.
Dec 6, 2010
Harold Morgan Bell, Sr. Gladys......Harold Morgan Bell, Sr., age 85 of 5875 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born August 21, 1925 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late William Bell and Mary Ella Hall Bell. He was predeceased by his wife, Cathryn Marie Jennings Bell and a...
James Lester Mason
Dec 5, 2010
Lynch Station..........James Lester Mason, age 66 of Lynch Station died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his residence. Born December 29, 1943 in Campbell County, he was a son of Martha Jane (Janie) Callahan of Lynch Station and the late James William Mason. Lester was a plumber. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bingo. In addition to his mother, he is survived...
Troy Lee Miller
Dec 4, 2010
Hurt.........Troy Lee Miller, age 57 of 928 Spring Road, Hurt, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Born December 6, 1952 in Campbell County he was a son of Ann Roach Blanks of Hurt and the late Junior Miller. He was predeceased by a his step-father, Walter Blanks. Troy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was...
Bernell Johnson Mayhew
Nov 29, 2010
Hurt...........Bernell Johnson Mayhew, age 83 of 628 Highway View Road, Hurt died Monday, November 29, 2010 at her residence. Born August 16, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Giles Johnson and Janie Saunders Johnson. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Carol Mayhew. Mrs. Mayhew was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, and...
