James "J.D." Haskins
Dec 29, 2023
James Daniel "J.D." Haskins, age 81 of Chatham, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2023.
J.D. was born November 29, 1942 to the late Noel B. Haskins and the late Pearl Shelton Haskins. J.D. proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. After returning home from...
Edna Wallace Bosiger Midkiff
Dec 27, 2023
Gretna……….Edna Wallace Bosiger Midkiff, age 95 of Gretna, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born July 6, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Bosiger and Katherine Lovelace Bosiger. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John Raymond Midkiff; four brothers, Eddie Bosiger, Meredith...
Betty Pickral Rowles
Dec 24, 2023
Gretna……….Betty Pickral Rowles, age 88 of Gretna, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born January 3, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. Pickral, Sr., and Margaret Mills Pickral. Â She was predeceased by four brothers, Edgar Pickral, Judson Pickral, Charlie Pickral, and Bobby...
Cindy Lurine Hudson
Dec 24, 2023
Gretna…….Cindy Lurine Hudson, age 62 of Gretna, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her residence.
Born February 5, 1961 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late George Hartfell Hudson and Margaret Bullard Hudson. Â She was predeceased by one brother, Jerry Richard Hudson. Â Cindy was a seamstress, and of the Baptist faith. Â She...
Sylvia Dove Scott
Dec 22, 2023
Hurt…….Sylvia Dove Scott, age 87 of Hurt died Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Summit in Lynchburg.
Born May 26, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Estie "S" Oliver Dove, and Myrtle Yeatts Dove. Â She was predeceased by a brother, Rev. Donald Dove; a sister-in-law, Jo Ann Dove; and...
Margaret Tucker Davis
Dec 20, 2023
Gretna…….Margaret Tucker Davis, age 101 of Gretna, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge in Lynchburg.
Born June 7, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late William Brace Tucker, Sr., and Elsie Moon Tucker. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Esther Leathen Davis, Sr.; one son,...
Kay Grinnell
Dec 18, 2023
Roanoke……….Ella Kathlyn "Kay" Smith Grinnell, age 82 of Roanoke, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Born August 27, 1941 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Lester Leroy Smith, Sr. and Lucy Summers Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Marcus...
Catherine Reynolds Waller
Dec 18, 2023
Gladys……..Catherine Reynolds Waller, age 91 of Gladys died Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Bedford Hospice House.
Born September 7, 1932 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late James Arthur Reynolds, and Mackdonia Mason Reynolds. Â She was predeceased by her first husband, Lacy Willard Seamster, her second husband, Clyde Henry Waller;...
Glenn Morris Keesee
Dec 13, 2023
Chatham………Glenn Morris Keesee, age 74 of Chatham went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Born November 6, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Morris Earl Keesee, and Luella Frances Mayhew Keesee. Â Mr. Keesee was a member of Samuel Harris Memorial Baptist...
Shirley Robertson Hutcherson
Dec 13, 2023
Hurt……….Shirley Robertson Hutcherson of Hurt died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born November 20th in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late James F. Robertson, and Louella Irby Robertson. Â Mrs. Hutcherson was a member of Edge Hill Baptist Church, where she helped fix Monday meals ministry, served as...
Brandy Sheree Cook Cox
Dec 12, 2023
Sutherlin……….Brandy Sheree Cook Cox, age 36 of Sutherlin died Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Born July 13, 1987 in Danville, she was a daughter of her father, Warren Cook and wife Virginia, and her mother, Robin Dalton Hall. Â She was predeceased by her aunt, Missy Dalton; her paternal grandmother, Evonne S. Cook; and her maternal...
Pamela Darlene Breeden
Dec 12, 2023
Danville…….Pamela Darlene Breeden, age 61 of Danville died Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Sovah Health Danville.
Born May 24, 1962 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Clark Aubrey Adkins, and Betty Mitchell Adkins. Â She was predeceased by one brother, Clark Adkins, Jr.
She is survived by...
Virgie Mae Church
Dec 3, 2023
Pittsville…….Virgie Mae Thompson Church, age 68 of Pittsville, died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born February 26, 1955 in Roanoke, she was a daughter of the late Mary Catherine Powers Thompson. She was predeceased by her husband, Danny Church. Mrs. Church was a member of Open Bible Baptist Church and was...
Helen Crider Hunt
Dec 1, 2023
Gretna……….Helen Crider Hunt, age 80 of Gretna died Friday, December 1, 2023 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born February 22, 1943 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Allen Crider, Sr., and Clara Brumfield Crider. Â She was predeceased by her husband, William Henry "Billy" Hunt, Jr.; two brothers, Clarence...
Janie Brooks Worley
Nov 30, 2023
Gretna…….Janie Brooks Worley, age 77 of Gretna died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her residence.
Born May 5, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Walker Brooks, and Dollie B. Brooks. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Edward "Ed" Wayne Worley; one sister, Sue Brooks; and one brother, John Brooks. Â ...
Peggy Sue Keatts Spencer
Nov 26, 2023
Evington……….Peggy Sue Keatts Spencer, age 54 of Evington died Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Born October 29, 1969 in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was a daughter of Carroll E. Keatts and wife, Patricia of Gretna, and the late Shirley Monroe Keatts. She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Kenneth Monroe; and her paternal grandparents, Cecil B....
Stanley Simpson
Nov 26, 2023
Hurt…….Walter Stanley Simpson, age 79 of Hurt died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born May 16, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Glady Lee Simpson, and Bessie Faris Simpson. Â He retired from Klopman Mills, and was a U.S. National Guard Veteran. He was a member...
Johnny Riggleman
Nov 26, 2023
Hurt………John Kent "Johnny" Riggleman, Sr., age 76 of Hurt died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born October 17, 1947 in Galax, he was a son of the late Mason Harrison Riggleman, and Clara Carter Riggleman Rowland. Â He was predeceased by one brother, Keith Riggleman; and two sisters, Mary Lou Alley,...
Adam Michael Meadows
Nov 24, 2023
Adam Michael Meadows, age 38 of Penhook, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at his residence.
Born January 24, 1985 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was a son of Thomas Brittian Meadows, Sr. of Penhook, and the late Kellena Buskell Meadows. Â Adam was a teacher with Franklin County Schools. Â He graduated from UVA Wise where...
Carl "Buddy" Grohs, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
Gretna……….Carl Ervin "Buddy" Grohs, Jr. age of 79 of Gretna died Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born September 17, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Carl Ervin Grohs, Sr., and Agnes Lucille Manley Grohs. Â He was predeceased by two brothers, Phil Grohs, and Mike...
