Frances "Libby" Simpson
Jan 30, 2020
Hurt……….Frances Miller "Libby" Simpson, age 76 of Hurt died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista.
Born July 3, 1943 in Whitmire, SC, she was a daughter of the late Lovick Pierce Miller and Ruth Ester Cooper Miller Welborn. Mrs. Simpson was predeceased by her husband, Glenn Martin Simpson;...
Cecil Faye Shelton
Jan 23, 2020
Gretna…….Cecil Faye Motley Shelton, age 69 of Gretna died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her residence.
Born September 1, 1950 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil Bernard Motley and Ruth Shepherd Motley. She was predeceased by a brother, Archie Lee Motley; and a grandchild. Mrs. Shelton was a retired...
Robert "Bobby" Stone
Jan 22, 2020
Long Island………Robert Daniel "Bobby" Stone, age 85 of Long Island died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Guggenheimer Nursing and Rehab in Lynchburg.
Born October 11, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Chesley Daniel Stone and Florence Moon Stone. He was predeceased by his wife, Alease Hughes Stone; and two...
Willard Carol Bentley
Jan 21, 2020
Hurt……….Willard Carol Bentley, age 81 of Hurt died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Born December 8, 1938 in Wise County, he was a son of the late Benjamin Harrison Bentley and Stella May Roberts Bentley. He was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, D'Angel Ashley Easton-Williams; three brothers, Harrison Bentley, Clarence Bentley, and James Bentley; and two...
Darrell E. Hardaway
Jan 20, 2020
Bethany, LA……….Mr. Hardaway passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 20, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Bethany Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm at the church. Officiating will be Bro. Marvin Cooper, pastor of the Bethany Baptist Church. ...
Jean Falls Richardson
Jan 18, 2020
Altavista………Jean Falls Richardson, age 71 of Altavista died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista.
Born October 7, 1948 in Gretna, she was a daughter of the late Hartford Jasper Falls and Helen Henderson Falls. She was predeceased by her husband, David Lee Richardson, Sr.; four brothers, Joseph Falls,...
"Ray Ray" Downey, Jr.
Jan 17, 2020
Gladys……….Bobby "Ray Ray" Downey, Jr., age 51 of Gladys died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born January 1, 1969 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Bobby Ray Downey, Sr. and Phyllis Gail Seamster Tuck. He was predeceased by a brother, Brandon Downey. "Ray Ray" was dedicated...
Carol Ann Grubbs
Jan 15, 2020
Gretna……….Carol Ann "Granny T" Hogan Grubbs, age 73 of Gretna died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her residence.
Born April 1, 1946 in Campbell Co. she was a daughter of the late James Lawrence Hogan and Leola Kate Farmer Hogan. She was predeceased by her husband, David Eugene Geitgey; a daughter, Mary Ann Gregory;...
Fran Mattox Moran
Jan 10, 2020
Gretna.……Fran Mattox Moran, age 85 of Gretna died Friday, January 10, 2020 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born November 25, 1934 in the Glade Hill community of Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Bryant Mattox and Ora Allman Mattox. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Moran; a grandson,...
Curtis Sampson Towler
Jan 10, 2020
Hurt……….Curtis Sampson Towler, age 87 of Hurt died Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence.
Born May 12, 1932 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Moses Sampson Towler and Mary Lucy Matherly Towler. He was predeceased by four sisters, Gladys Osborne, Sallie Calloway, Barbara Kendrick, and Ruby Smith; and two...
Kathy Sue Shelton
Jan 8, 2020
Gretna………Kathy Sue Shelton, age 61 of Gretna died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born September 17, 1958 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late Jerry Tyler Shelton and Ethel "Dootsie" Farris Shelton. She was predeceased by a brother, Jesse Keatts. Kathy was a member of Sycamore Baptist...
Dexter Shelton
Jan 8, 2020
Gretna………William Dexter Shelton, age 65 of Gretna died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born January 17, 1954, he was a son of the late James Norman Shelton and Mary Frances Keatts Shelton. He was predeceased by a nephew, William Ashwell. Mr. Shelton was a member of West End Church of...
D'Angel Ashley Easton-Williams
Jan 7, 2020
Sandy Level………D'Angel Ashley Easton-Williams, age 17 of Sandy Level died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born July 17, 2002 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Jessica Easton-Williams of Sandy Level and the late Paul Wesley Easton.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by...
Bill Adams
Jan 6, 2020
Penhook……Roger Dale "Bill" Adams, age 63 of Penhook died Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.
Born March 26, 1956 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Lucille Crews Adams of Penhook and the late Carlton Edward "Buddy" Adams. He was predeceased by two brothers, Gary Adams and Donnie Jones; and two sisters,...
Marge Mayhew Younger
Dec 29, 2019
Gretna……Margie "Marge" Mayhew Younger, age 99 of Gretna died Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Born April 20, 1920 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late George Calvin Mayhew and Myrtle Shelton Mayhew. She was predeceased by her husband, Reese McCormick Younger; one brother, Lanier Mayhew; and two sisters, Hazel Rowland and Barbara...
Opal Mattox Beverly
Dec 28, 2019
Born on February 17, 1925, Opal Mattox Beverly's life illustrated the changes in women's lives in the twentieth century as they emerged from the responsibilities of being wives and mothers to simultaneously developing full-fledged careers. Basketball star in her youth, fashion model to the end of her middle years, and a maturing antiques expert, her lively spirit continued...
Acie Calvin Dalton
Dec 28, 2019
Gretna……….Acie Calvin Dalton, age 80 of Gretna died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born January 3, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Willie D. Dalton and Mary Neal Dalton. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Teresa Dalton; and a brother, Elton Dalton. Mr. Dalton was...
Sue Hendricks Martin
Dec 26, 2019
Gretna……Willie Sue Hendricks Martin, age 85 of Gretna died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Roman Eagle Rehab and Health Care Center in Danville.
Born January 13, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John Henry Hendricks and Mary Dove Hendricks. She was predeceased by 14 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Martin...
Bernice Hutcherson Crews
Dec 24, 2019
Long Island………..Bernice Hutcherson Crews, age 89 of Long Island died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born September 18, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Parrish Hutcherson, Sr. and Stella Waller Hutcherson. She was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Crews was a member...
James Thomas Kitchens
Dec 23, 2019
Gretna……….James Thomas Kitchens, age 69 Gretna died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Centra Specialty Hospital in Lynchburg.
Born July 14, 1950 in Commerce, Georgia, he was a son of the late John Bennett Kitchens and Anna Mae Nation Kitchens. He was predeceased by three brothers, Rick Kitchens, Tony Kitchens, and Steve Kitchens; and one...
