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Bonnie Gail Keatts

Bonnie Gail Keatts

Nov 8, 2024

Hurt…….Bonnie Gail Keatts, age 59 of Hurt died Friday, November 8, 2024 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista.

Born August 9, 1965 in Henderson, NC, she was a daughter of Mary Elizabeth Ward Epperson of Altavista and the late Bernard Wagner Tuck, Sr. She was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard Tuck, Jr....

Tommy Farris

Tommy Farris

Nov 7, 2024

Hurt…….Garnett Thomas "Tommy" Farris, age 77 of Hurt died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 1, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late George Ora Farris and Iza Simpson Farris.  He was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Gay Farris; and two brothers, Charlie Farris and...

Lawson Franklin King

Lawson Franklin King

Nov 7, 2024

Long Island……….Lawson Franklin King, age 81 of Long Island died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born July 3, 1943 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Willie Lee King and Annie Burks King.  He was predeceased by one sister, Catherine Cullop.  Mr. King attended Cody Church of...

George "Larry" Coates

George "Larry" Coates

Nov 6, 2024

Chatham………George "Larry" Coates, age 90 of Chatham died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Sovah Health Danville Memorial Hospital.

Born March 29, 1934 in Crewe, Virginia, he was a son of the late George Lattie Coates and Flonia Richardson Coates.  He was predeceased by his wife, Patty Sue Atkins Coates; one grandson, Alan LaRay Coates;...

Ray Morgan Doss

Ray Morgan Doss

Nov 6, 2024

Gretna……….Ray Morgan Doss, age 71 of Gretna went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his residence.

Born February 8, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Willard Jake Doss and Gustava Dawson Doss.  Mr. Doss retired from Klopman Mills.  He loved eating Sue's...

Stephen Gary Simpson

Stephen Gary Simpson

Nov 4, 2024

Hickory, NC………Stephen Gary Simpson, age 73 of Hickory, NC died Monday, November 4, 2024.

Born November 7, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, he was a son of Ruth Elizabeth Van DeVyvere Simpson of Gretna and the late Carroll Simpson.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Mark Simpson and Kenny Simpson.  Mr. Simpson was a...

Paula Dixon Rankin

Paula Dixon Rankin

Nov 4, 2024

Rocky Mount…….Paula Dixon Rankin, age 45 of  Rocky Mount passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

Born July 30, 1979 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late William Lee Dixon and Debra Harvey Smith.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Billy Dixon and Jerry Dixon.

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Cheri Lynn Demonte

Cheri Lynn Demonte

Nov 3, 2024

Altavista…….Cheri Lynn DeMonte, age 66 of Altavista died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 6, 1958 in Ilion, New York, she was a daughter of the late Leon John DeMonte and Elizabeth Huffman DeMonte.  Cheri loved horses, making biscuits and spending time with her family.

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Connie Payne Hall

Connie Payne Hall

Nov 2, 2024

Connie Gail Payne Hall, age 63 of Altavista died Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 13, 1961 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Joyce (Mickey) Payne. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry, daughter Amanda and grandson Logan.

Connie...

Shirley Fifer Overstreet

Shirley Fifer Overstreet

Oct 30, 2024

Hurt…….Shirley Fifer Overstreet, age 89 of Hurt died Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born September 21, 1935 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Letcher Gordon Fifer and Dorothy Elizabeth Tyree Fifer.  She was predeceased by two sons, Elton Overstreet, Jr. and Roger Gene Overstreet; one brother,...

Jennifer Lynn Hailey

Jennifer Lynn Hailey

Oct 29, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Hailey, age 50 of Altavista went home today to be with her God.  She will be happy there being with God and getting to see everyone who has gone on before her and free from pain.

She was predeceased by her father, Randolph Kent Hailey; paternal grandparents, Jessie Hailey and Birdie S....

Nancy Upton

Nancy Upton

Oct 27, 2024

Java…….Nancy Maria Gross Upton, age 82 of Java died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at her residence.

Born November 20, 1941 in Blue Hill, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Basil Adam Gross and Leah Closson Gross.  She was predeceased by one brother, Dr. Alton Frank Gross.  Nancy was a retired CPA.  She...

Edward "Zeke" Keesee

Edward "Zeke" Keesee

Oct 21, 2024

Gretna……….Edward "Zeke" Monroe Keesee, age 92 of Gretna died Monday, October 21, 2024 at his residence.

Born April 17, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late William Lundy Keesee and Ruth Pickral Keesee.  He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Hancock Keesee; one brother, Willard Keesee; and four sisters, Marie...

Ran Witcher

Ran Witcher

Oct 17, 2024

Chatham……….William Randolph "Ran" Witcher, age 83 of Chatham died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his residence.

Born December 2, 1940 he was a son of the late William Mack Witcher and Louella "Lady" Taylor Witcher.  He was predeceased by three brothers, Bennett Witcher, Larry Witcher and Malcolm "Mickey" Witcher;  and one sister, Edith Gordon....

Corbin Cox

Corbin Cox

Oct 17, 2024

Altavista……….Corbin Arik Martin Cox, age 19 of Altavista died Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Born September 10, 2005 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Kevin Wayne Cox and Ramona Shumate.  He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Paula "Puky" Wood and Howard "Pops" Doss; and maternal grandparents, James and Helen Shumate.  Corbin enjoyed playing video...

Patricia "Pat" Dalton

Patricia "Pat" Dalton

Oct 14, 2024

Gretna……….Patricia "Pat" Yeatts Dalton, age 76 of Gretna died Monday, October 14, 2024 at her residence.

Born August 5, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Pershing Yeatts and Gladys Myers Yeatts.  She was predeceased by one brother, Kenneth Ray Yeatts; and one sister, Gloria Doss.  Mrs. Dalton was...

Ruby Mae Barrett Lovelace

Ruby Mae Barrett Lovelace

Oct 14, 2024

Penhook………Ruby Mae Barrett Lovelace, age 97 of Penhook died Monday, October 14, 2024.

Born May 16, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Emerson Barrett.  She was predeceased by her husband, James Richard "Dick" Lovelace, Sr.; one son, James Richard Lovelace, Jr.; and two sisters, Lula Emerson and Frances...

Aleesha Evette Hall

Aleesha Evette Hall

Oct 13, 2024

Gretna……….Aleesha Evette Hall, age 49 of Gretna died Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence.

Born March 1, 1975 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Carlton Jerome Hall and Jeri Meaux Hall of Gretna.  Aleesha was a member of The Greater Canaan Land Church and was an employee of Graham Packaging.  She loved...

Estelle Doss

Estelle Doss

Oct 12, 2024

Gretna……….Verna Estelle Walker Doss, age 85 of Gretna, died Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born January 18, 1939 in Henry County she was a daughter of the late Clem Walker and Lessie Elizabeth Rigney Walker. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Paul Doss; one son, Jeff Doss; one grandson,...

Gladys Brumfield Ward

Gladys Brumfield Ward

Oct 11, 2024

Hurt………..Gladys Frances Brumfield Ward of Hurt passed away October 11, 2024 at her home on Sky Blue Acres. Born July 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Albert Brumfield and Ruth Vasser Brumfield.

Gladys was married to her childhood sweetheart; Addison "Scrap" Ward, on March 1,1947 and celebrated their 75th wedding...

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