Mabel Perkins Patterson
Aug 30, 2024
Hurt……..Mabel Perkins Patterson, age 92 of Hurt died Friday, August 30, 2024 at her residence.
Born January 12, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John William Perkins and Hattie Parson Perkins. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Herman Wade Patterson; five brothers, Russell Perkins, Lee Perkins, Lloyd Perkins, Willie...
Sue Fitzgerald
Aug 30, 2024
Frances Sue Fitzgerald was born in Gretna, Virginia on March 15, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Winnie Fitzgerald, and was predeceased by brother Ed Fitzgerald III, sister Gertrude Willman, brother-in-law William C. Smith, Jr. and nephew Gregory Fitzgerald Smith.
Sue leaves behind her joy and love for a sister,...
Oscar Joe Roach
Aug 29, 2024
Hurt…….Oscar Joe Roach, 98, of Hurt, Virginia peacefully passed away on August 29. He has joined in Heaven his beloved wife of 60 years, Geneva Pearl Roach.  Oscar was born January 25, 1926 in the Midway area of Pittsylvania County, the son of William Gabriel Roach and Mary Brooks Roach.
He is survived by...
Eudora Eanes Roach
Aug 26, 2024
Eudora Eanes Roach, age 94 of Gretna, VA departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2024.
She was born December 9, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Lee Eanes and Mary Atkinson Eanes of Pittsylvania County, VA.
She was predeceased by her husband, John...
Geneva Mayhew Goad
Aug 26, 2024
Gretna…….Geneva Mayhew Goad, age 83 of Gretna died Monday, August 26, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born February 10, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Norris Graham Mayhew and Ruth Barbour Mayhew. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Percy Hampton Goad, Jr. Â Mrs. Goad attended Greenbay Christian...
Richard Eugene Crews, Sr.
Aug 24, 2024
Gretna..….Richard Eugene Crews, Sr., age 94 of Gretna died Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Born March 24, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Jessie Jackson Crews and Gracie Short Crews. He was predeceased by two sons, Michael Crews and Richard "Gene" Crews, Jr.; three sisters, Lottie Fisher, Hessie Burton and...
Pete Haskins
Aug 23, 2024
Chatham..…..William Baxter "Pete" Haskins, age 94 of Chatham died Friday, August 23, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born September 9, 1929 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Odie Anderson Haskins and Alice Watson Haskins. Â He was predeceased by two sisters, Octavia Doss and Elva Atkins; and one brother, Mickey...
Richard "R.W." Blair
Aug 22, 2024
Gretna……...Richard "R.W." Whittle Blair, age 74 of Gretna, died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born January 20, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Aaron Blair and Agnes Watson Blair. Â He was predeceased by two brothers, Aaron Blair, Jr. and Marvin Blair. Â Mr. Blair was...
Robert "Bob" Carter, Jr.
Aug 18, 2024
Gretna……...Robert "Bob" Dillard Carter, Jr., age 78 of Gretna died Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his residence.
Born February 16, 1946 in Norfolk, he was a son of the late Robert Dillard Carter, Sr. and Katherine Carter. Â Mr. Carter was a member of Chestnut Level Baptist Church. Â He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1968...
Patsy Ann Haskins Rowland
Aug 12, 2024
Chatham……...Patsy Ann Haskins Rowland, age 86 of Chatham died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born January 1, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Gilmore Haskins and Edith Conner Haskins. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Luther James "Luke" Rowland; one sister, Cathy Haskins;...
Allen "Scott" Pierce
Aug 11, 2024
Gretna……Allen "Scott" Pierce, age 55 of Gretna formerly of Spring City, PA died Sunday, August 11, 2024 at his residence.
Born April 28, 1969 in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of Marcus Leroy Pierce and the late Linda Finkbiner Pierce. Â Scott was the co-owner/operator of Pierce General Store in Morris, PA. Â He was...
Connie Lee Hutcherson Jones
Aug 10, 2024
Hurt……….Connie Lee Hutcherson Jones, age 79 of Hurt passed away peacefully  Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital after a courageous 11 year battle with Alzheimer's.
Born July 20, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas Hutcherson and Susie Doris Worsham Hutcherson. Â She was predeceased by...
Ricky Lynn Roach
Aug 9, 2024
Chatham……..Ricky Lynn Roach, age 62 of Chatham died Friday, August 9, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born August 24, 1961 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Frank Aubrey Roach, Sr. and Gladys Marie Barbour Roach. Â He was predeceased by one brother, Robert Roach. Â Ricky retired from Sonny Merryman.
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Benjamin "Ben" William Farmer
Aug 6, 2024
Gretna………Benjamin "Ben" William Farmer, age 72 of Gretna died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born October 3, 1951, he was a son of the late Hugh Hyron Farmer and Ruby Yeatts Farmer. Â He was predeceased by one brother, Carroll Hugh Farmer. Â Ben was a member of Piney Fork Baptist...
Harold "Sonny" Jones
Aug 3, 2024
Gretna……….Harold "Sonny" Sawyer Jones, age 70 of Gretna died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born September 18, 1953 in North Carolina, he was a son of the late Bert Eve Jones and Loretta Sawyer Jones. Â He was predeceased by one sister, Martha Robertson and one nephew, Bobby L. Pendergrass. Â Mr....
Bonnie Taylor Mcdaniel
Aug 2, 2024
Gretna………Bonita "Bonnie" Taylor McDaniel, age 72 of Gretna died Friday, August 2, 2024 at her residence.
Born January 7, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Franklin Taylor and Virgie Mae Bowen Taylor. Â She was predeceased by one sister Judy Simpson; and two brothers, Garnell Taylor and Lynwood Taylor. Â ...
Josephine Jones Hammock
Aug 1, 2024
Gretna……….Josephine Jones Hammock, age 87 of Gretna died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence.
Born April 19, 1937 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Brice Jones and Flossie Millner Jones Denton. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Ray Junior Hammock; and one sister, Carolyn Moss. Â Mrs. Hammock was...
Raleigh Andrew Sours, Sr.
Jul 30, 2024
Gretna……Raleigh Andrew Sours, Sr., age 83 of Gretna died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Lynchburg Health and Rehab.
Born June 8, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Shelton Andrew Sours and Ruby Brooks Sours Brown. Â He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Britney Lambert. Â Mr. Sours was a U.S. Army...
Russell Wayne Roach
Jul 29, 2024
Abingdon……Russell  Wayne Roach, age 15 of Abingdon died Monday, July 29, 2024.
Born August 15, 2008 in Danville, he was a son of Russell James Roach, Jr. and wife, Tracey of Gretna and Penny Lynn Dalton and husband, Richard of Abingdon. Â He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Russell Roach, Sr.; and his maternal...
Gene Everett Adkins
Jul 29, 2024
Gretna…….Gene Everett Adkins, age 79 of Gretna died Monday, July 29, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born November 24, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Lawyers William Adkins, Sr. and Pauline "Polly" Walters Adkins. Â He was predeceased by one brother, Robert Adkins. Â Mr. Adkins was a member...
