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Carolyn Newman Falls

Carolyn Newman Falls

Mar 9, 2011

Hurt……….Carolyn Newman Falls, age 64 of Hurt died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. Born June 19, 1946 in Bedford County, she was a daughter of Mattie Hackworth Newman of Lynch Station and the late Ollie Bennett Newman. She was predeceased by her husband, Willie Cundiff Falls, Jr., and a daughter, Dr. Lisa Ann Falls. Mrs....

Bobby Glenn Mullins, Sr.

Bobby Glenn Mullins, Sr.

Mar 7, 2011

Gretna……….Bobby Glenn Mullins, Sr., age 70 of 1589 Piney Road, Gretna died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Born July 6, 1940 in Franklin County, he was a son of Frances Hedrick Mullins of Lynchburg and the late Frank Edward Mullins. Mr. Mullins was predeceased by two brothers, Clarence Mullins and Roy Mullins. He was a U.S....

Charlie Board Rice

Charlie Board Rice

Mar 2, 2011

Hurt……….Charlie Board Rice, age 80 of 407 Prospect Road, Hurt died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at his residence. Born September 11, 1930 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late John Rice and Luttie Burnette Rice. He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Harmon (Dale) Barksdale; seven brothers; and four sisters. Mr. Rice retired from the Lane Company after...

"J.T." John Thomas Shields, Jr.

"J.T." John Thomas Shields, Jr.

Mar 2, 2011

Chatham……."J.T" John Thomas Shields, Jr. sometimes known as "George Smith" or "Smitty," age 81 of Chatham died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Chatham as the result of an automobile accident. Born May 2, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late John Thomas Shields, Sr. and Hattie Jane Tuck Shields. He was predeceased by four brothers, H.P....

Amy Towler Stephens

Amy Towler Stephens

Mar 1, 2011

Rocky Mount…….Amy Towler Stephens, age 93 of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Franklin Health Care Center in Rocky Mount. Born February 2, 1918 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late James Henry Towler and Ora Custer Towler. She was predeceased by five brothers, Percy Towler, Doug Towler, Aubrey Towler, Howard Towler, and Clarence Towler;...

Aaron (Denny) Landreth Mayhew

Aaron (Denny) Landreth Mayhew

Feb 28, 2011

Stafford…….Aaron (Denny) Landreth Mayhew, age 90 of Stafford died Monday, February 28, 2011 at his residence. Born January 23, 1921 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Harry Claude Mayhew and Nannie Frances Worley Mayhew. He was predeceased by his wife, Emma Sue Reynolds Mayhew; and two brothers, Hubert Nelson Mayhew Sr., and Lynwood (Pig) Hudson Mayhew....

Fleecie Short Atkinson Bruce

Fleecie Short Atkinson Bruce

Feb 25, 2011

Hurt…….Fleecie Short Atkinson Bruce, age 91, of Hurt died Friday, February 25, 2011 at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg. Born June 14, 1919 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late John William Short and Bessie White Farthing Short. Mrs. Bruce was married to William Thomas Atkinson for 48 years until his death in 1984 and then later...

Ruby Lee Lane

Ruby Lee Lane

Feb 24, 2011

Long Island…….Ruby Lee Lane, age 59 of 6310 Straightstone Road, Long Island, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. Born December 22, 1951 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Douglas Coleman Layne and Janie Frances Short Layne. She was a former employee of Burlington Industries. Ms. Lane was a care giver, she...

Shirley (Highpocket) Rowland

Shirley (Highpocket) Rowland

Feb 22, 2011

Madison Heights…….Shirley (Highpocket) Rowland, age 80, of 237 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Medical Care Center in Lynchburg. Born August 21, 1930 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Jessie Lee Dodson Rowland and Fannie Elizabeth Keen Rowland. He was predeceased by a daughter, Judy Crews; a wife, Rebecca Rowland; four...

Vickie Roach Osborne

Vickie Roach Osborne

Feb 20, 2011

Vickie Roach Osborne Chatham…….Vickie Roach Osborne, 57, of 6869 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at her residence. Born July 29, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late, Percy Roach, Sr. and Mary Emma Norcutt Roach. She was predeceased by a brother, Percy Swanson Roach. Vickie was a member of the Church of...

Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew

Feb 13, 2011

Gretna…….David Thomas (Tom) Mayhew, 84, of 10789 East Gretna Road, Gretna, died Sunday, February 13, 2011 in Gretna as the result of an automobile accident. Born September 10, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late, David Taplid Mayhew and Reyland Arlene McCormick Mayhew. He was predeceased by a brother, John Mayhew. He owned and operated Mayhew's...

Delsia Crews Gray

Delsia Crews Gray

Feb 10, 2011

Delsia Crews Gray Sandy Level…….Delsia Crews Gray, 66, of Sandy Level, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Delsia was born on November 20, 1944, in Pittsylvania County. She was a daughter of the late Roy Millard Crews and Sarah Fielder Crews. Her childhood was simple and rich with the love of...

Cecile Parker Brumfield

Cecile Parker Brumfield

Feb 8, 2011

Gretna……….Cecile Parker Brumfield, age 69 of 24044 US Highway 29, Gretna died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at her residence. Born March 12, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Richard (Dick) Parker and Minnie Bowen Parker. Mrs. Brumfield was predeceased by three brothers, Marion Parker, Clayton Parker and Wallace Parker; and two sisters, Estelle Moore and...

Isla Tazewell Worsham

Isla Tazewell Worsham

Feb 8, 2011

Gretna……….Isla Tazewell Worsham, age 100 of Gretna died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Autumn Care Nursing & Rehab in Altavista. Born February 11, 1910 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Randolph Worsham, and Ethel Blair Worsham. Ms. Worsham was predeceased by five brothers, H. Blair Worsham, J. Norman Worsham, Paul Worsham, Frank Worsham, and John...

George Thomas Lowe, Jr.

George Thomas Lowe, Jr.

Feb 3, 2011

Gretna……….George Thomas Lowe, Jr., age 81 of 2784 Old Mine Road, Gretna died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at his residence. Born April 20, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late George Thomas Lowe, Sr. and Maggie Reynolds Lowe. Mr. Lowe was predeceased by a sister, Billie Lowe Harmon; and a great-grandchild, Anthony Michael Estes. He was...

Adell Rowland Shelton

Adell Rowland Shelton

Jan 30, 2011

Lynchburg……….Adell Rowland Shelton, age 91 of Lynchburg formerly of Gretna, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Summit in Lynchburg. Born October 15, 1919 in Pittsylvania County , she was a daughter of the late, James (Jim) Monroe Rowland and Lula Bailess Rowland. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawson William Shelton; four sisters, Blanche Woodson, Annie Saunders, Homie Jones...

Warren Samuel Worley

Warren Samuel Worley

Jan 29, 2011

Gretna……….Warren Samuel Worley, age 61 of Gretna, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at his residence. Born October 7, 1949 in Pittsylvania County , he was a son of Lillian (Sue) Lumpkins Brumfield of Altavista and the late, Henry C. Worley. He was predeceased by a son, Billy Joe Worley and a brother, Henry C. Worley, Jr. Warren was a retired...

Frances Keatts Shelton

Frances Keatts Shelton

Jan 28, 2011

Gretna……….Mary Frances Keatts Shelton, age 82 of Gretna, died Friday, January 28, 2011 in the Gretna Health & Rehab Center. Born August 10, 1928 in Pittsylvania County , she was a daughter of the late, William Herman Keatts and Annie Lee Simpson Keatts. She was predeceased by her husband, James Norman Shelton, Sr.; two brothers, Pete Keatts, and Bobby Keatts,...

Vernon Thomas Waller

Vernon Thomas Waller

Jan 26, 2011

Dry Fork……….Vernon Thomas Waller, age 79 of 245 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, left his many friends and family on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 to go to his heavenly home to rejoice with his loved ones there, and to meet his Lord and Savior face to face. Vernon was born March 8, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son...

Max Riley Dellinger

Max Riley Dellinger

Jan 25, 2011

Glen Burnie, MD……….Max Riley Dellinger, age 70 of Glen Burnie, MD died Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Born September 1, 1940 in Lowell, NC, he was a son of the late L. C. Dellinger and Elsie Riley Dellinger. Mr. Dellinger was a twenty year Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Dellinger of the residence; a son, M. Kevin...

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