William "Butch" Scott
May 30, 2026
William "Butch" Ernest Scott, 84, of Altavista, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at Lynchburg General Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Known for his larger-than-life personality, infectious sense of humor, and ability to make friends wherever he went, Butch leaves behind a legacy of laughter, service, and love.
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Roy Mitchell Johnson
May 30, 2026
Roy Mitchell Johnson, age 91, of Gladys, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Born in Pittsylvania County, Roy was the son of the late Clarence Lee Johnson and Sallie R. Johnson. He was preceded in death by two sons, Mike Johnson and Joe Johnson; four sisters, Dottie Moye, Peggy Moon, Nancy Johnson,...
Penny Sue Hunt Haley
May 25, 2026
Gretna……….Penny Sue Hunt Haley, age 63 of Gretna passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at her residence surrounded by family.
Born October 21, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of JoAnn Moorefield Hall of Gretna and the late James Byron Hunt. Â She was predeceased by her devoted step-father, James Hall. Penny was...
Calvin Hendricks
May 21, 2026
Gretna……….Calvin Hendricks, age 78 of Gretna passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his residence.
Born March 17, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Gladys Marie Hendricks. Â He was predeceased by four brothers, Curtis Hendricks, Frank Hendricks, Dewey Hendricks and Alvin Hendricks; and one sister, Louise Hodges. Â Mr. Hendricks...
Janet Bolling Riley
May 20, 2026
Nelson……….Janet Bolling Riley, age 67 of Nelson passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born April 30, 1959 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Raleigh Lee Bolling and Betty Jean Saunders Bolling. Â She was predeceased by two brothers, Jason Bolling and Billy Bolling. Â Mrs. Riley was a...
Dale Tanksley
May 9, 2026
Danville……Edward "Dale" Tanksley, age 81 of Danville passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Roman Eagle Health and Rehab.
Born July 9, 1944 in Danville, he was a son of the late Ernest Garland Tanksley and Melba Gosney Tanksley. He was predeceased by one brother, Garland Reid Tanksley. Mr. Tanksley graduated from Cincinnati College...
Timothy James Wyatt, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Hurt……..Timothy "Tim" James Wyatt, Sr., age 66 of Hurt passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born February 22, 1960 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Ronney James Wyatt and Nancy Trent Wyatt. Â He was predeceased by a daughter, Angel Wyatt. Â Mr. Wyatt was a member of...
Alease Barksdale Waller
May 4, 2026
Gretna……...Alease Barksdale Waller, age 86 of Gretna passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at her residence.
Born January 7, 1940 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Narvel Barksdale and Susie Walker Barksdale Evington. Â She was predeceased by her husband, James Lawson Waller; one son, James Lawson Waller, Jr.; two...
Roy "Butch" Sowers, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Danville……Roy Franklin "Butch" Sowers, Jr., age 77 of Danville passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his residence.
Born February 7, 1949 in Danville, he was a son of the late Roy Franklin Sowers, Sr. and Shirley Myers Sowers. Mr. Sowers attended Piney Grove Baptist Church and a retired supervisor with Stockhausen Inc. of...
Shelby Paul Royal
Apr 29, 2026
Shelby Paul Royal, age 89 of Gretna passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his residence.
Born June 4, 1936 in Vienna, GA, he was a son of the late A. Q. Royal and Pauline Faver Royal. Mr. Royal attended high school in Montezuma, GA where he played basketball and softball. He also taught...
Lula "Anne" Fowler
Apr 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Lula "Anne" Fowler, who left us peacefully in her sleep on April 25, 2026. Born on March 13, 1940, in the warm embrace of Georgia, Anne lived a life that touched many with her kindness, creativity, and unwavering spirit. ...
Steve Edward Francis
Apr 24, 2026
Gretna……...Steve Edward Francis, age 59 of Gretna passed away Friday, April 24, 2026 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
Born April 8, 1967 in Danville, he was a son of Patsy Lewis Francis of Gretna and the late William Edward "Sammy Francis, Jr. Â He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Steven "Toad" Ray Hogan. Â Steve...
Tyler Lee Conner
Apr 22, 2026
Pittsville………Tyler Lee Conner, age 26 of Pittsville passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Born March 23, 2000 in Bedford, he was a son of Adam Conner and wife, Ruthann of Monroe and Melissa Roach King of Pittsville. Â He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Roger and Deborah Conner; paternal great-grandfather, Wiley Conner; uncles, Darren Conner...
Eloise Adkins Scruggs
Apr 22, 2026
Gretna………Eloise Adkins Scruggs, age 89 of Gretna passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born June 3, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Albert Adkins and Mary Custer Moore. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Berkley Lee "Bobby" Scruggs; a daughter, Pamela Sue Rowland;...
Cheryl Shelton Conner
Apr 19, 2026
Gretna……….Cheryl Shelton Conner, age 59 of Gretna passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born June 22, 1966 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Ramsey Tyler Shelton and Catherine Meadows Shelton. Â She was predeceased by a sister, Kathy Francis. Â Mrs. Conner was a member at Pittsville Pentecostal...
Leonard Raye Shelton
Apr 9, 2026
Hurt……Leonard Raye Shelton, age 73 of Hurt passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born December 23, 1952 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Berkley Howard Shelton and Agnes Hunley Shelton. Â He was predeceased by a brother, Curtis Shelton. Â Mr. Shelton retired from LSC Magazine...
David Lee Waller
Apr 8, 2026
Java………David Lee Waller, age 72 of Java passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence.
Born January 11, 1954 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Cawley Tenny Waller and Joyce Roakes Waller. Â Mr. Waller attended Blairs Baptist Church as well as The Jesus Gathering on White Oak Mountain. Â He was...
Sandy Douglas Grogan
Apr 6, 2026
Penhook……Sandra "Sandy" Douglas Grogan, age 76 of Penhook passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at her residence.
Born May 16, 1949 in Charleston, SC, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy Poe Kirkman. Â She was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Stephen Grogan and a sister-in-law, Carol Clark. Â Mrs. Grogan was a retired technician with...
Martin Joseph Sardella
Apr 1, 2026
Gretna……….Martin Joseph Sardella, age 91 of Gretna passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Piney Forest Health and Rehab of Danville.
Mr. Sardella was born December 18, 1934 in New Jersey. Â He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Hunt Vasser Sardella. Â Mr. Sardella was a National Guard veteran and was...
Edward "Ed" Smoot
Mar 31, 2026
Gretna…….Edward "Ed" Harvey Smoot, age 92 of Gretna passed away on  Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Bedford Memorial Hospital, Bedford, VA.
Ed was born on October 6, 1933, in Granite, Maryland to Edward Franklin Smoot and Virginia Elizabeth Sealock. He grew up in this little Baltimore County community renowned for its granite quarries that...
