Bobby R. Pickral, Sr.
Jan 18, 2017
Chatham……….Bobby R. Pickral, Sr. age 74 of 100 Greenbay Road, Chatham went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was born on July 19, 1942 in Gretna to the late Harry E. Pickral, Sr. and Margaret Mills Pickral. He was also predeceased by two brothers, H. Edgar Pickral, Jr. and...
Haywood "Scruchy" Jacobs
Jan 17, 2017
Gretna……….Haywood "Scruchy" Preston Jacobs, age 82 of Gretna died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born October 16, 1934 in Bassett he was a son of the late Ollie Preston Jacobs and Elsie Chism Jacobs. He was predeceased by a brother, Curtis Jacobs and two sisters, Lorene Craft and Dorothy Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was a member...
Marion Mason Swain
Jan 15, 2017
Altavista……….Marion Mason Swain, age 84 of Altavista died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Seven Hills Hospice House in Lynchburg. Born September 11, 1932 in Campbell County she was a daughter of the late Eugene Thomas Mason and Hattie Pribble Mason. She was predeceased by her husband, Cephas Board Swain; a son, Dennis Swain; four brothers, Eugene Arthur Mason, Charlie Ray...
Ethel Oakes Adkins
Jan 11, 2017
Chatham…..Ethel Oakes Adkins, age 85 of Chatham died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born August 10, 1931 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Ford Alfred Oakes and Adeline Gibson Oakes. She was also predeceased by her husband, Hilton Ward Adkins; six brothers, Ran Oakes, Herman Oakes, L.D. Oakes, Jim Oakes, Wayne Oakes...
Arlene Barker Belderes
Jan 7, 2017
Pittsville……….Arlene Barker Belderes, age 89 of Pittsville died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her residence. Born July 17, 1927 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Barker and Mattie Robertson Barker. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. John Peter Belderes who she supported during his ministries. Mrs. Belderes was also predeceased by two brothers,...
Melvin I. Yeatts
Jan 5, 2017
Gretna……….Melvin I. Yeatts, age 87 of Gretna died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence. Born August 9, 1929 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Berkley M. Yeatts and Inez Shelton Yeatts. He was also predeceased by his first wife, Ruby Tosh Yeatts; two brothers, Thomas Yeatts and Billy Yeatts; and two sisters, Thelma Wright and...
Tim Wesley Barbour
Jan 4, 2017
Chatham……….Timothy "Tim" Wesley Barbour, age 56 of Chatham died as the result of an automobile accident. Born April 12, 1960 in Lynchburg he was a son of Calvin William Barbour and Anne Haskins Barbour of Gretna. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Robyn Flynn Barbour. Mr. Barbour was a member at Sycamore Baptist Church and was the owner/operator of...
Bonita Louise Robertson
Jan 4, 2017
Danville……….Bonita Louise Becker Robertson, age 71 of Danville formerly of Gretna died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Piney Forest Health and Rehab Center. Born September 27, 1945 in Flint, Michigan she was a daughter of the late Raymond Louis Becker, Sr. and Margaret Helen Edmonds Becker. She was predeceased by her husband, Almer "Al" Candler Robertson; and a number of...
Dr. Glen Morris Bond
Jan 2, 2017
Gretna……….Dr. Glen Morris Bond, age 79 of Gretna died Monday, January 2, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born December 17, 1937 in Roanoke he was a son of the late Orbin Bond and Bessie Martin Bond. He was also predeceased by four brothers, Earnest O. Bond, Sr, Dr. Loyd W. Bond, Dr. Lester R. Bond and Raymond V. Bond. Dr....
Margaret Dalton Neal
Dec 25, 2016
Gretna…..Margaret Dalton Neal, age 88 of Gretna died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born February 10, 1928 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Thompson Dalton and Vennie Roach Dalton. She was predeceased by her husband, Ollie Neal; two sisters, Lessie Dove and Ella Keesee; and one brother, Clarence Dalton. Mrs. Neal...
Aaron Randall Doss
Dec 23, 2016
Chatham……Aaron Randall Doss, age 23 of Chatham died Friday, December 23, 2016. Born August 7, 1993 he was a son of Bill J. Doss of the residence and the late Anita Hope Meadows Doss. Aaron was a carpenter. He enjoyed working on cars, watching t.v., and listening to music. In addition to his father he is survived by one brother,...
Reuben Stroud Allen, Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
Gretna…..Reuben Stroud Allen, Jr., age 65 of Gretna died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born January 27, 1951 in Altavista, he was a son of Margaret Nichols Allen of Gretna and the late Reuben Stroud Allen, Sr. Mr. Allen was the owner and operator of Allen Tree Service and was a United States Marine veteran of Vietnam....
Garland Towler
Dec 20, 2016
Hurt…..James Garland Towler, age 74 of Hurt died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Born March 8, 1942 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Bernice Hartwell Towler and Carrie Dalton Towler. Mr. Towler was a member of New Bethel Church of the Brethren and attended Sycamore Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran of...
Glenn Ashwell
Dec 15, 2016
Altavista….Bradley Glenn Ashwell, age 62 of Gladys died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at his residence. Born March 16, 1954 in Campbell County he was a son of the late William Buford Ashwell and Gracie Talbott Ashwell. Mr. Ashwell was a paint shop manager at Burton Creek Garage and attended Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Glenn enjoyed singing and playing music, he...
Iola Dalton Gibson
Dec 12, 2016
Gretna…..Iola Dalton Gibson, age 93 of Gretna died Monday, December 12, 2016. Born January 19, 1923 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Alva Addison Dalton and Annie Hogan Dalton. She was predeceased by her husband, Acie Boyd Gibson; three brothers, Gatewood Dalton, Ed Dalton and Berkley Dalton; and three sisters, Laura Shelton, Myrtle Dove and Vennie...
Betty Jane Chumley
Dec 12, 2016
Hurt……Betty Jane Chumley, age 80 of Hurt died Monday, December 12, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born September 27, 1936 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Fred Anderson Chumley, Sr. and Martha Margaret East Chumley. She was predeceased by two brothers, Sonny Chumley and Abe Chumley; and two sisters, Irene Howell and Coretta Chumley. Miss Chumley...
Dorothy Dove Hendricks
Dec 9, 2016
Hurt……..Dorothy Dove Hendricks, age 75 of Hurt died Friday, December 9, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born January 15, 1941 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Richard Dove and Lessie Hendricks Dove. She was predeceased by her husband, Curtis Morgan Hendricks; a daughter, Judy Hendricks O'dell; a granddaughter, Dawn Marie O'dell; and a brother, Ricky Dove....
Peggy Mays Faris
Dec 6, 2016
Gretna…..Peggy Mays Faris, age 79 of Gretna died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Born April 10, 1937 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Claude Swanson Mays and Addie Florence Jacobs Mays. She was predeceased by her husband, Curtis Edward Faris; a son, Curtis David Faris; two grandsons, Michael Faris and Jonathan...
Willie Clay Murphy
Dec 1, 2016
Willie Clay Murphy South Boston……….Willie Clay Murphy, age 89 of South Boston, formerly of Gretna died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Halifax Regional Hospital. Born June 24, 1927 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late George Robert Clay and Mary McKinney Clay. She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Murphy; one son, Bernard King, Jr.; one brother,...
Walter "Buddy" Shelton
Nov 28, 2016
Hurt……….Walter "Buddy" Sidney Shelton, age 73 of Hurt died Monday, November 28, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born December 23, 1942 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Sidney Jackson Shelton and Adell Walker Shelton. After graduating from Gretna High School, Mr. Shelton joined the U.S. Air Force where he spent time in Japan working as a...
