Ruth Turner Oakes
Jun 12, 2023
Gretna..…Frances Ruth Turner Oakes of Gretna died Monday, June 12th in Altavista, VA at the age of 93. She was born on a farm in Pittsylvania County on May 3rd, 1930 to Gordon and Nora Turner. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice F. Oakes who she married on July 7, 1951. She was his loving wife, caregiver,...
Coy Hortense Updike Moore
Jun 10, 2023
Chatham….......Coy Hortense "Tense" Moore, age 77 of Chatham, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born October 3rd, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, VA she was the daughter of the late James Joshua Updike and Flossie Edwards Waller. She touched many lives in the almost 45 years that she was a...
Carole Marie Hamaker Lawrence
Jun 3, 2023
Gretna………Carole Marie Hamaker Lawrence, age 59 of Gretna, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born August 16, 1963 in South Dakota, she was a daughter of Willie Gergen and the late Carolyn Lewis Hamaker. Â Mrs. Lawrence was a home maker, she was very giving, and loved her family with all...
Vickie Lynn Moore Conner
May 31, 2023
Chatham………Vickie Lynn Conner, age 57 of Chatham, died in her sleep Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Born March 15, 1966 in Danville Memorial Hospital, she was a daughter of Ruby Vernon Angel Bousman of Chatham and the late Davey Lee Moore, Sr. Â In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her step-father, "Daddy" Michael...
Joyce Clay Moss
May 27, 2023
Hurt……….Joyce Clay Moss, age 79 of Hurt died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born August 30, 1943 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Ervin Clay and Annie Drummond Logwood. Â She was predeceased by one sister, Doris Taylor; and three brothers, Carlton Clay, Leo Clay, and James...
Barbara Hall Dalton
May 26, 2023
Gretna………Barbara Hall Dalton, age 91 formerly of Rockford School Road,  Gretna died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born January 8, 1932 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Henry T. Hall and Ida Frazier Hall. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Anderson Dalton; two sisters, Anna...
Alvin "Al" Smith, Jr.
May 25, 2023
On May 25, 2023 the world lost a true Southern gentleman as Alvin Nicholas Smith, Jr. crossed the finish line of the biggest race in his life. His friends when talking about Al, have said, "He's such a good man" and "You're a good man Charlie Brown." One of a kind, Al was kind, patient, thoughtful and easy...
Joann Kendrick Tyler
May 25, 2023
Gretna………JoAnn Kendrick Tyler, age 65 of Gretna died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at UVA Medical Center.
Born May 29, 1957 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Kenneth Kendrick, Sr. and Edith Catherine Mayhew Kendrick. She was predeceased by two brothers, Charles K. Kendrick, Jr. and Michael Kendrick; and one...
Otha Herbert Shelton
May 24, 2023
Pittsville……….Otha Herbert Shelton, age 92 of Pittsville died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born December 29, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late David Herbert Shelton and Geneva Beatrice Tuck Shelton. He was predeceased by two brothers, Wallace Shelton and Jesse Shelton; and one sister, Gertrude...
Donna Cline Givens
May 23, 2023
Donna Cline Givens 71, of Gladys, VA passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2023.
Donna was born on October 26, 1951 in Mooresville, NC, to the late Doris Benson Cline and Joseph Merkson Cline. She was the faithful and loving wife of Richard O. Givens Jr, for nearly 53 years.
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Betty Jean Vasser
May 19, 2023
Gretna……Betty Jean Vasser, age 71 of Gretna died Friday, May 19, 2023 at her residence.
Born September 30, 1951 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of  Annie Bell Hedrick Vasser of Gretna and the late Felix Thornton Vasser, Sr.  She was predeceased by a son, Joey Bennett; and a brother-in-law, Mike Shriver. Betty...
Doreen Ellen Early
May 17, 2023
Chatham……...Doreen Ellen Early, age 66 of Chatham died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence.
Born October 17, 1956 in Queens, New York, she was a daughter of the late Donald Eugene Early and Dorothy Windsor Early. Â She was predeceased by one sister, Dorothy Pon. Â Doreen worked at Danville Regional Medical Center.
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Wesley Bennett Rowland
May 16, 2023
Fredericksburg………..Wesley Bennett Rowland, age 91, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence in Fredericksburg, VA
Born February 5, 1932, in Sycamore, VA, he was a son of the late Laughton Talmage Rowland, Sr., and Nora Rowland. He was predeceased by his brothers,...
Mary Green Doss
May 15, 2023
Gretna……Mary Green Doss, age 83 of Gretna died Monday, May 15, 2023 at her residence.
Born November 29, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late William Jesse Green and Viola Simpson Green. Mrs. Doss was predeceased by her husband, Morris...
Martha Jean Hines
May 13, 2023
Hurt……...Martha Jean Hines, age 62 of Hurt died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence.
Born April 22, 1961 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Maurice Ramsey Hines and Peggy Jean Shull Hines of Hurt. Martha was a member of New Prospect Baptist...
Alvin Dean Talbott
May 13, 2023
Gretna……Alvin Dean Talbott, age 86 of Gretna died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his residence.
Born August 14, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Pearl Elson Talbott and Myrtle Hendrix Talbott. He was predeceased by his wife of 58...
Barbara White Norcutt
May 12, 2023
Newport News……….Barbara White Norcutt, age 62 of Newport News, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News surrounded by her family after a brave battle with Cancer.
Barbara was born June 25, 1960 in Danville, VA to the...
Carrol Dudley "Night Owl" Meador
May 10, 2023
Lynch Station……Carrol Dudley "Night Owl" Meador, age 92 of Lynch Station died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born February 9, 1931 in Bedford County, he was a son of the late George Minter Meador and Evelyn St. Clair Meador. He was predeceased by his...
Earl "Butch" Eugene Keifer, Jr.
May 7, 2023
Gretna……Earl "Butch" Eugene Keifer, Jr., age 68 of Gretna died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his residence.
Born May 19, 1954 in Alaska, he was a son of the late Earl Eugene Keifer, Sr. and Marguerite Atkins Keifer. Mr. Keifer...
Betty Moore Adkins
May 7, 2023
Chatham……Betty Moore Adkins, age 76 of Chatham, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born May 28, 1946 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Raleigh Pete Moore and Margie Hedrick Moore. She was predeceased by her husband,...
