Lola May Moore
Dec 20, 2019
Penhook…….Lola May Moore, age 67 of Penhook, earned her wings Friday, December 20, 2019 at  her residence.
Born September 7, 1952 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late John Lewis Bray and Doris Lucille Falls Bray. She was predeceased by her husband, David Moore. She was a member of Sandy Level...
Louise Scruggs Nichols
Dec 19, 2019
Hurt…….Louise Scruggs Nichols, age 100 of Hurt died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born December 5, 1919 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Robert E. Scruggs and Clara Yeatts Scruggs. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Lee Nichols who died on October 27, 2010;...
Billy Hunt
Dec 17, 2019
Gretna…….William "Billy" Henry Hunt, Jr., age 80 of Gretna, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born October 28, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late William Henry Hunt, Sr. and Dorothy George Hunt. He was predeceased by his first wife, Frances Shelton Hunt. Mr. Hunt...
Carl Lewis Rice
Dec 17, 2019
Altavista…….Carl Lewis Rice, age 71 of Altavista died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. His faith in God remained solid through to the end.
Born March 12, 1948 in Campbell County, he was a son of the late Thomas "TV" Vanice Rice and Ruth Dudley Rice. He was predeceased by...
Milton Allen Yates
Dec 15, 2019
Gretna……..Milton Allen Yates, age 84 of Gretna died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Danville Regional Hospital.
Born August 19, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Eddie Iverson Yates, Sr. and Ludie Saunders Yates. He was predeceased by three brothers, Melvin, Charlie, and Eddie Yates; and two sisters, Joan Yates...
Clarice Adams Almond
Dec 14, 2019
Hurt…….Clarice Lee Adams Almond, age 91 of Hurt died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Autumn Care of Altavista.
Born September 17, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Roy Thomas Adams and Lena Shelton Adams. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Walker Almond; a son, Mark Dennis Almond; a...
Mavis Neal Brooks
Nov 30, 2019
Gretna……Mavis Neal Brooks, age 85 of Gretna died Saturday, November 30, 2019  at her residence.
Born April 16, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt Neal and Lillie Maude Burks Neal Berger. She was predeceased by her husband, Gilmore Brooks; one brother, Reuben Neal; and one sister, Gladys...
Dolly Shelton Clingempeel
Nov 25, 2019
Lynchburg……Dolly Shelton Clingempeel, age 83 of Lynchburg died Monday, November 25, 2019 at Edley Place in Lynchburg.
Born January 26, 1936 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Claude Swanson (Swannie) Shelton and Ruth Haley Shelton. She was predeceased by a brother, Haley Shelton and a sister, Margie Shelton. She received...
Mary Yancey Pearson
Nov 25, 2019
Chatham……Mary Ruth Yancey Pearson, age 92 of Chatham, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at Gretna Health & Rehab.
Born July 29, 1927 in Orange County, she was a daughter of the late William Daniel Yancey and Ruth Foster Yancey. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, William K. "Billy" Pearson, Sr.; four...
Donald "Don" Haywood
Nov 24, 2019
Hurt……Donald Lee "Don" Haywood, age 75 of Hurt died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
Born August 21, 1944 in Smyth County, he was a son of the late Martin Haywood and Charlotte McWaters Haywood. He was predeceased by a brother, William "Bill" Haywood. Mr. Haywood was an Army Veteran and...
Cheryl Hedrick Wright
Nov 24, 2019
Gretna…….Cheryl Hedrick Wright, age 70 of Gretna, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born September 7, 1949 in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late Shirley Bennett Hedrick and Alice Irene Farmer Hedrick. She was predeceased by one brother, Ronald Hedrick. Mrs. Wright was a member...
Violet Irby Rowland
Nov 23, 2019
Gretna……Violet Irby Rowland, age 93 of Gretna died on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab in Altavista.
Born August 13, 1926 in Appomattox County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel B. Irby, Sr. and Gracie Elder Irby. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond G. Rowland, Sr.; one...
Diana Marie Tabler Thompson
Nov 15, 2019
Gladys……..Diana Marie Tabler Thompson, age 73 of Gladys died Friday, November 15, 2019 at her residence.
Born February 14, 1946 in Washington D.C., she was a daughter of the late William Tabler and Ella Barrett Zevely. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Thomas "Al" Thompson; one son, Kermit Thompson; two daughters, Dawn Marie...
Wyona "Boots" Jefferson
Nov 14, 2019
Gretna……….Wyona "Boots" Cook Jefferson, age 87 of Gretna, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born December 21, 1931 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Lenwood S. Cook and Betty "Sis" Blair Cook. She was predeceased by her...
Sharon Kay Brumfield Norcutt
Nov 13, 2019
Callands……….Sharon Kay Brumfield Norcutt, age 64 of Callands died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab of Altavista.
Born November 1, 1955, she was a daughter of Louise Saunders Brumfield of Pittsville and the late Carson Woodson Brumfield. She was predeceased by a brother, Jerry Brumfield. Mrs. Norcutt was a home...
Marie Payne
Nov 9, 2019
Gretna……Ellen Marie Harris Payne, age 76 of Gretna, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab.
Born February 9, 1943 in Roanoke, she was a daughter of the late George Lewis Harris and Mabel Tucker Harris. She was also predeceased by a brother, Thomas Harris. Mrs. Payne was a member at...
Alice Townsend Faris
Nov 7, 2019
Gretna……Alice Rebecca Townsend Faris, age 92 of Gretna went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2019, she will be greatly missed by everyone.
Born May 7, 1927 in Drakes Branch in Charlotte County, she was a daughter of the late Hester Silas Townsend and Rosa Lena Lacks Townsend. She was predeceased...
Billy "Bud" Wayne Rigney
Nov 7, 2019
Hurt..…..Billy Wayne "Bud" Rigney, age 79 of Hurt died Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Born November 8, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late James H. Rigney and Viola Huff Rigney. He was predeceased by a brother, Junior Rigney. Mr. Rigney retired from BGF. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and...
Wesley Ray Clay
Nov 6, 2019
Gretna………Wesley Ray Clay, age 61 of Gretna died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence.
Born October 18, 1958 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Silas Carter Clay and Beatrice Simpson Clay. Wesley was a technician with Clay's Heating and Cooling; and he enjoyed fishing.
He...
Barry Edwards English
Nov 3, 2019
Martinsville…….Barry Edwards English, age 62 of Martinsville died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville.
Born March 3, 1957 in Danville, he was a son of the late Thomas Edwards English and Helen McGhee English. He was predeceased by a brother, Steve English; and a sister, Peggy English Samsoe. Mr....
