Hazel May Lawrence
Oct 3, 2024
Penhook……….Hazel May Lawrence, age 100 of Penhook died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her residence.
Born February 6, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Albert Florentine  Sudduth and Adelaide Rebecca Thompson Sudduth.  She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd M. Lawrence, Sr.; one son, Richard Lawrence; one sister, Alberta Zimmich; one brother,...
Norma Jean Davis
Sep 29, 2024
Gretna……….Norma Jean Cranmer Davis, age 78 of Gretna died Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born June 24, 1946 in Pemberton, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Elton Cranmer and Anna Haines Cranmer. Â Mrs. Davis was a nurses aide and member of the Red Hat Society. Â She loved...
Gertrude "Judy" Lester
Sep 25, 2024
Gertrude "Judy" Taylor Lester, of 1532 Watlington Road, Gretna, Virginia, peacefully passed from this life and returned home to her Father in Heaven on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones. She courageously battled brain cancer for five years, yet always had a smile for those who visited and was at peace with her diagnosis....
Madie Adkins Cook
Sep 23, 2024
Gretna……….Madie Adkins Cook, age 94 of Gretna went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Born June 13, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late George Washington Daniel and Susie Ann Hutcherson Daniel. Â She was predeceased by her first husband, Russell Adkins; her...
Dixon Berry
Sep 23, 2024
Dixon Wayne Berry, a cherished son and husband known for his kind, loving, caring, and compassionate personality left us on September 23, 2024. Born on March 19, 1970 in Cheraw, South Carolina. Â Dixon lived a life filled with tremendous passion and service toward others.
Dixon is survived by his wife of thirty-two years Kimberley...
Coleman Douglas Daniel
Sep 19, 2024
Danville……….Coleman Douglas Daniel, age 22 of Danville died Thursday, September 19, 2024 at his residence.
Born January 15, 2002 in Danville, he was a son of Clint Earl Daniel and Christie Hylton Daniel of Java. Â Coleman was an employee of C. Daniel Tree Service. Â He was a giving individual that liked helping others. Â He...
Billy James Davis, Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
Gretna………Billy James Davis, Jr., age 56 of Gretna died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born November 13, 1967 in Danville, he was a son of Billy James Davis, Sr. and wife, Diane of Hurt and the late Connie Gaye Mayhew. Â He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, James Ashby Davis...
Hazel Jeanette Barbour
Sep 16, 2024
Hazel Jeanette Barbour (also known as Nannie Banana), age 73 of Hurt, Virginia passed away at Lynchburg General Hospital on Monday, September 16, 2024 with family by her side.
Born November 7, 1950 at her childhood home in Penhook, Virginia to the late Walter Reevie Jefferson and Mildred McCrickard Jefferson. She is predeceased by...
Tony Ray Preas
Sep 11, 2024
Bedford………Tony Ray Preas, age 59 of Bedford died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence.
Born July 16, 1965 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Joan Cocke Sowell of Altavista and the late Wesley David Preas. Â He was predeceased by one sister, Katina Annette Sowell; two brothers, David Preas and Mark Preas; and...
Dennis "Turtle" Rowland
Sep 10, 2024
Hurt………Dennis Ray "Turtle"  Rowland, age 73 of Hurt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.  God saw how sick he was so he put his arms around him and said, "come with me."
Born December 1, 1950 in Altavista, he was a son of the late Jip Rowland...
James "Reford" Alley
Sep 10, 2024
Gretna……….James "Reford" Alley, age 79 of Gretna died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born January 3, 1945 in Pikeville, KY, he was a son of the late Ogle Edward Alley and Gladys May Alley. Â He was predeceased by his foster parents, Reed Jennings and Ruby Jennings; and two brothers, Gary...
Doris Doss Giles
Sep 9, 2024
Lynch Station…….Doris Doss Giles, age 86 of Lynch Station died Monday, September 9, 2024 at Heritage Green Assisted Living in Lynchburg.
Born February 27, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Thomas Doss and Elizabeth Toy Owen Doss. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Anderson Edward Giles; and one...
Bobby Lynn Myers
Sep 8, 2024
Gretna………Bobby Lynn Myers, age 70 of Gretna, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side.
Born April 25, 1954 in Danville, he was a son of the late Everette Willie Myers, Sr. and Irene Yeatts Myers. Â He was predeceased by two brothers, E.W. Myers, Jr....
Jeanette Haskins Doss
Sep 7, 2024
Gretna…….Jeanette Haskins Doss, age 76 of Gretna, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her residence.
Born April 10, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Edward Thomas Haskins and Marjorie Osborne Haskins. Â She was predeceased by one brother, Alan Haskins. Â Jeanette was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and...
Joann Yeatts Myers
Sep 5, 2024
Gretna………JoAnn Yeatts Myers, age 75 of Gretna, died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born September 6, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Mack Vernard Yeatts and Gladys Thelma Shields Yeatts. Â Mrs. Myers was a member of Pittsville Pentecostal Holiness Church and she was a home...
Margaret Lynn Banks Roberts
Sep 5, 2024
Gretna……….Margaret Lynn Banks Roberts, age 75 of Gretna died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born August 29, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Robert Martin Banks and Mary Margaret Torrey Banks. Â She was predeceased by her husband, John Junior Roberts, Jr. Â Mrs. Roberts was a...
Marie Smith Pope
Sep 5, 2024
Gretna……….Sadie Marie Smith Pope, age 93 of Altavista died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista.
Born September 18, 1930 in North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late George David Smith and Lucille Mason Smith. Â She was predeceased by two sons, Richie Pope and Eddie Pope; two...
Herman "Hoot" Gibson
Sep 4, 2024
Lynch Station………Herman "Hoot" Aubrey Gibson, age 93 of Lynch Station died Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born June 19, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Robert Lee Gibson and Nell Hayden Gibson. Â He was predeceased by one sister, Viola Hedrick; and four brothers, Ralph Gibson,...
Robert "Bud" Kinsler
Sep 1, 2024
Hurt………Robert "Bud" Thomas Kinsler, age 90 of Hurt died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at his residence.
Born October 4, 1933 in Halifax County, he was a son of the late Milam Lee Kinsler and Mattie Tuck Kinsler Puryear. He was predeceased by three brothers, Milam Kinsler, Jr., Jimmie Kinsler and Butch Kinsler; and one...
Jean Drinkard Price
Sep 1, 2024
Gretna………Jean Drinkard Price, age 91 of Gretna died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born August 19, 1933 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late William Edward Drinkard and Iva Keesee Drinkard. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde Powell Price, Jr.; one brother, Billy Drinkard; and one...
