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Robert Lee Barbour

Robert Lee Barbour

Sep 22, 2021

Robert took his journey home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 22,2021 at Rocky Mount Carilion, due to Covid complications.

Robert was loved by so many. He is remembered by his great sense of humor and contagious smile. He was a family man and loved his family and friends...

Justin Wayne Palmer

Justin Wayne Palmer

Sep 19, 2021

Hurt……….Justin Wayne Palmer, age, 39 of Hurt died Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Born May 31, 1982 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Richard Steven Beale of Danville and Ruth Ann Palmer Bradner and husband, Michael of Hurt.  He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Lula Beale; his maternal grandparents, Oscar and...

Peggy Louise Tuck Barbour

Peggy Louise Tuck Barbour

Sep 19, 2021

Hurt………Peggy Louise Tuck Barbour, age 63 of Hurt died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her residence.

Born September 4, 1958 in Roxboro, NC, she was a daughter of Mary Elizabeth Ward Epperson of Altavista and the late Bernard Wagner Tuck, Sr.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Bernard Tuck, Jr., and Cecil Tuck.  Mrs....

William "Jerry" Fuller

William "Jerry" Fuller

Sep 16, 2021

William Gerald "Jerry" Fuller, 79 of Callands took his journey to heaven as the greatest of angels on Thursday, September 16 - on his sixty-first wedding anniversary.

Those family members preceding him in the Church Triumphant are his father, Joseph H Fuller; mother Lucile Jefferson Fuller; step-mother Jonnie Giles Fuller and infant son, Mark...

John David Hedrick, Sr.

John David Hedrick, Sr.

Sep 16, 2021

Gretna………John David Hedrick, Sr., age 95 of Gretna died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 12, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Ernest Alva Hedrick and Annie Short Hedrick.  He was predeceased by four brothers, Giles Hedrick, Shirley Hedrick, Henry Hedrick,...

Amaryllis Maxey Johnson

Amaryllis Maxey Johnson

Sep 14, 2021

Gretna……..Amaryllis June Maxey Johnson, age 88 of Gretna died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her residence.

Born June 24, 1933 in Roanoke County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert L. Maxey and Pearl Pansey Reckley Maxey.  She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Stanley Johnson, Sr.  Mrs. Johnson was a member of...

Joshua "Bubba" Mitchell, Jr.

Joshua "Bubba" Mitchell, Jr.

Sep 13, 2021

Chatham………Joshua Jacob "Bubba" Mitchell, Jr. age 17 of Chatham died Monday, September 13, 2021.

Born April 18, 2004 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Josh Mitchell, Sr. and wife, Shelley of Chatham and Wendy Mitchell of Gretna.  He loved his dogs and doing anything outdoors, including motocross racing, hunting and fishing.

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Guy Woodrow Towler, Sr.

Guy Woodrow Towler, Sr.

Sep 11, 2021

Gretna…….Guy Woodrow Towler, Sr., age 71 of Gretna died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born November 14, 1949 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late James Woodrow Towler and Sallie Watson Towler.  He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Kenny Roach.  Mr. Towler was a member of New...

Mark Thomas Preas

Mark Thomas Preas

Sep 11, 2021

Altavista………Mark Thomas Preas, age 50 of Altavista, died Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Born December 15, 1970 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Joan Cocke Sowell of Altavista and the late Wesley David Preas.  Mr. Preas was predeceased by his step-father, Robert "Bobby" Wingfield Sowell, Jr.; one sister, Katina Annette Sowell; and one brother,...

Virginia Harris

Virginia Harris

Sep 10, 2021

Altavista………Virginia Ruth Reynolds Harris, age 65 of Altavista died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Altavista.

Born February 11, 1956 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Franklin Reynolds and Lula Compton Walker.  She was predeceased by one sister, Phyllis.  She was a member of Elim Assembly of...

Anne Carolyn Blair

Anne Carolyn Blair

Sep 8, 2021

Anne Carolyn Blair, age 76 of Gainesville, GA, formerly of Gretna, VA died Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Born September 25, 1944 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Leslie "Les" Wyatt Blair and Gladys Cocke Blair.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna.

She...

William "Ed" Keesee

William "Ed" Keesee

Sep 7, 2021

Hurt………William Edward "Ed" Keesee, age 86 of Hurt died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his residence.

Born October 24, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, he was the oldest son and third of eight children to the late William Keesee and Lola Mae Farmer Keesee. He was predeceased by three sisters, Amelia Lumpkins, Mary Jane Keesee...

Paul "Bill" Tucker

Paul "Bill" Tucker

Sep 7, 2021

Long Island……….Paul "Bill" Edwin Tucker of 4069 Rock Barn Road, Long Island, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his daughter's residence.

Bill was the son of the late William "Brace" Tucker and Elsie Moon Tucker.  Bill was married to Lois Doss Tucker until her death in 2016.  Together they owned and...

Jeremy David Weeks

Jeremy David Weeks

Sep 5, 2021

Hurt……Jeremy David Weeks, age 49 of Hurt died Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Born May 7, 1972 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Michael Ray Weeks and Janet King Weeks of Hurt.  He was predeceased by a brother, Glenn Shelton.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a...

George Edell Wade

George Edell Wade

Sep 5, 2021

Rustburg……….George Edell Wade, age 90 of Rustburg died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born May 4, 1931 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Sidney Brown Wade and Lillian May Childress Wade.  He was predeceased by his wife, Lera Emerson Wade; three brothers, two half-brothers, and two sisters. ...

Giles Andrew Knick

Giles Andrew Knick

Sep 4, 2021

Blairs……….Giles Andrew Knick, age 85 of Blairs died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

Born November 10, 1935 in Danville, he was a son of the late Freemont Richard Knick and Trever Mae Money Knick.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon K. Evans; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Evans.

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Betty Jean Ferguson Mattox

Betty Jean Ferguson Mattox

Sep 3, 2021

Altavista……Betty Jean Ferguson Mattox, age 60 of Altavista died Friday, September 3, 2021 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born May 4, 1961 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Betty King Miller of Hurt and the late Walker Judson "Pete" Ferguson.  Betty was a member of Cody Church of God of Prophecy and she...

Juanita Berger Lumpkin

Juanita Berger Lumpkin

Sep 3, 2021

Penhook……….Juanita Berger Lumpkin, age 86 of Penhook passed away peacefully Friday, September 3, 2021 at Henrico Doctors Hospital.

Born February 16, 1935 in Texas, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie Lee Berger and Carlean James Berger.  She was predeceased by her husband, Adolphus Raymond Lumpkin; two sons, Dennis Lumpkin, and Wayne Lumpkin;...

Dorothy Jane Evans Edwards

Dorothy Jane Evans Edwards

Sep 3, 2021

Vinton……….Dorothy Jane Evans Edwards, age 84 of Vinton died Friday, September 3, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born June 18, 1937 in Tyner, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Gurney Evans and Verna Lloyd Evans.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jasper "Pete" Calvin Edwards, Sr.; and two brothers,...

Michael Patrick Napier

Michael Patrick Napier

Sep 3, 2021

Pittsville……….Michael Patrick Napier, age 59 of Pittsville died Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence.

Born May 1, 1962 in Redbank, New Jersey, he was a son of the late honorable Alfred John Napier and Kathryn Mara Napier.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Jack Napier, and Larry Napier; and one nephew, Vincent Napier...

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