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Jeff Shelton

Jeff Shelton

Sep 14, 2023

Gretna..…..Jeffrey "Jeff" Lynn Shelton, age 64 of Gretna died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his residence.

Born August 25, 1959 in Danville, he was a son of the late Morris Gather Shelton and Ruth Lewis Shelton.   He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Donald Rowland, Sr.

He is survived by one...

Alice Marie Ickes Dalton

Alice Marie Ickes Dalton

Sep 7, 2023

Gretna……...Alice Marie Ickes Dalton, age 98 of Gretna died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Runk and Pratt at Forest.

Born March 14, 1925 in Osterburg, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Ambrose Ickes and Hattie Bell Weyant Ickes.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gene Calvin Dalton; two sons, Gene "Butch"...

Donald Lee Shelton, Sr.

Donald Lee Shelton, Sr.

Sep 5, 2023

Gretna……...Donald Lee Shelton, Sr., age 79 of Gretna, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born March 11, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Maurice Stuart Shelton, Sr., and Edna Brumfield Shelton Giles.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Buford Shelton, and Maurice Stuart Shelton, Jr.  ...

Kathy Thomas Sawyer

Kathy Thomas Sawyer

Sep 1, 2023

Java……...Kathy Thomas Sawyer, age 67 of Java died Friday, September 1, 2023 at her residence.

Born June 11, 1956 in Kingsport, TN, she was a daughter of the late Harold Thomas and Marjorie Cox Thomas.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Jeff Thomas, and her twin brother, Jimmy Thomas.  Mrs. Sawyer was a member...

Wanda Lambert Ward

Wanda Lambert Ward

Aug 30, 2023

Gretna……Wanda Lambert Ward, age 70 of Gretna died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born October 10, 1952 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Marco Ellis Lambert and Lucille Robertson Lambert.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald "Dean" Ward, Sr;  three brothers, Baxton Neal Lambert, James...

Francis Wymond Hurt, Jr.

Francis Wymond Hurt, Jr.

Aug 28, 2023

Francis Wymond Hurt, Jr., 94, died peacefully at home on August 28th in Chatham, Virginia. He was born in Halls, Tennessee, the only child of the late Pattie Rhea Spence and Francis Wymond Hurt, Sr. He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee, and attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was a member...

Al Keatts

Al Keatts

Aug 28, 2023

Gretna……..Alfred "Al" James Keatts, age 70 of Gretna, died Monday, August 28, 2023 at his residence.

Born September 16, 1952 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Robert "Bob" Morton Keatts and Gladys Dalton Keatts.  Al was a mechanic; and he loved old cars, drag racing, camping, and fishing.

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Archie Morgan Lindsay, Jr.

Archie Morgan Lindsay, Jr.

Aug 26, 2023

Hurt………Archie Morgan Lindsay, Jr., age 71 of Hurt died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence.

Born August 18, 1952 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Archie Morgan Lindsay, Sr. and Rosa Keesee Lindsay.  He was predeceased by one sister, Gloria Shelton.  Mr. Lindsay was a U.S. Marine Veteran, a member of Tree...

Larry Ray Booker

Larry Ray Booker

Aug 19, 2023

Hurt……….Larry Ray Booker, age 72 of Hurt died Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence.

Born April 5, 1951 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Jesse David Booker and Frances Compton Booker.  He was predeceased by one brother, David Booker; and one great-granddaughter, Aubree Foster.  Mr. Booker was a U.S....

Janice Elizabeth Gibson

Janice Elizabeth Gibson

Aug 17, 2023

Bedford……….Janice Elizabeth Gibson, age 73 of Bedford died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.

Born February 8, 1950 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Frank Edward Mullins, Sr. and Frances Mildred Hedrick Mullins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Clara Frances Burnette; and five brothers, Clarence Mullins,...

James "Jim" Tucker

James "Jim" Tucker

Aug 16, 2023

Gretna……….James "Jim" Anderson Tucker, age 88 of Gretna died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his residence.

Born August 17, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late William Brace Tucker, Sr., and Elsie Moon Tucker.  He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Thompson Tucker; one daughter, Joan Tucker Foster; three brothers,...

Ronnie Wayne Barbour

Ronnie Wayne Barbour

Aug 9, 2023

Chatham……Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Barbour, age 81 of Chatham passed away on August 9, 2023 in Danville.

He was born September 4, 1941 in Pittsylvania County to the late Billy Barbour and Dora Barbour.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by one sister, Yvonne McDaniel.

Mr. Barbour was a...

Ricky Lee Ferguson

Ricky Lee Ferguson

Aug 8, 2023

Gretna……Ricky Lee Ferguson, age 66 of Gretna died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his residence.

Born October 16, 1956 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Curtis David Ferguson and Doris Jane Barbour Ferguson.  He was predeceased by one brother, Tommy Ferguson.  Ricky was a truck driver with Cundiff Trucking.  He loved...

Lee Roy Roach

Lee Roy Roach

Aug 7, 2023

Chatham……Lee Roy Roach, age 69 of Chatham, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 24, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Sam Morgan Roach and Dorothy Wisely Green.  He was predeceased by his step-father, William Green; one brother, David Green; and one half-brother, Scott...

Jeff Osborne

Jeff Osborne

Aug 7, 2023

Chatham…….John Jeffrey "Jeff" Osborne, age 73 of Chatham, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born May 13, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Levi Sherman Osborne and Azie Custer Dixon.  He was predeceased by one sister, Margaret Moore.  Mr. Osborne was a member of Green...

Pauline Shelton Bailess

Pauline Shelton Bailess

Jul 30, 2023

Hurt.……Pauline Shelton Bailess, age 75 of Hurt died Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born October 13, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of Gladys Saunders Shelton of Gretna and the late Dan Thomas Shelton.  She was predeceased by one brother-in-law, James Roark.  Mrs. Bailess retired from Schrader-Bridgeport; and...

Linda Gail Clements

Linda Gail Clements

Jul 29, 2023

Altavista……..Linda Gail Clements, age 73 of Altavista died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her residence.

Born March 14, 1950 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Horace Daniel Clements and Janie Lee Hendricks Clements.  She was predeceased by one sister, Katie Mae Clements.  Linda was a member of Perrows Chapel and...

Mark Daniel Hodnett

Mark Daniel Hodnett

Jul 28, 2023

Altavista……..Mark Daniel Hodnett, age 62 of Altavista died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born September 23, 1960 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Gwen Dawson Goggin of Hurt and the late Daniel Monroe Hodnett.  Mr. Hodnett was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church and he retired from BGF...

Bradley Brian Barnes

Bradley Brian Barnes

Jul 27, 2023

Gretna………Bradley Brian Barnes, age 56 of Gretna died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at UVA Medical Center.

Born January 21, 1967 in Sturgis, Michigan, he was a son of Penny Pursel Barnes of Gretna and the late Charles "Chuck" Edward Barnes.  He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church and he was an employee of...

Susan Wyatt Meador

Susan Wyatt Meador

Jul 24, 2023

Hurt……..Carmellia Susan Wyatt Meador, age 68 of Hurt died Monday, July 24, 2023 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.

Born October 8, 1954 in Logan County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William Virgil Wyatt, Sr. and Beatrice Jarrett Wyatt.  She was predeceased by one daughter, Lisa Michelle Wyatt; one daughter-in-law, Cassandra...

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