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All Obituaries
Helen Elliott Concord
God looked down on one of His angels; He slowly closed her eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Still”.
Helen Ida Preston Elliott departed this life and entered her eternal resting place on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Mt. Obed Baptist Church of Concord, VA. Helen served on the Senior Ministry. She graduated Valedictorian of her class. Helen was a ...
God looked down on one of His angels; He slowly closed her eyes and whispered, “Peace Be Still”.
Helen Ida Preston Elliott departed this life and entered her eternal resting ...
Gladys Daniel Appomattox
Gladys Rebecca Daniel 82, of 18360 Virgil H Goode Hwy., Rocky Mt., Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6 at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation.
Born in Appomattox County, she was a daughter of the late William Anderson Daniel and Gladys Wright Daniel. She is preceded in death by one brother John Junior Daniel. Gladys is survived by one brother Robert A. Daniel, three sisters Ellen P. Mays, Jennette Christian, (all of Appomattox) and Bettie Pennix, Temple Hills, MD.; one ...
Gladys Rebecca Daniel 82, of 18360 Virgil H Goode Hwy., Rocky Mt., Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6 at Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation.
Born in Appomattox County, she ...
Joyce Ferguson Appomattox
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Jesus entered Lynchburg General Hospital and spoke – Come! Joyce Ferguson, 82, of Appomattox, VA, surrounded by loved ones, answered HIS call and peacefully accepted HIS hand.
Joyce was born April 2, 1943; the fourth daughter to her parents the late Louis M. & Esther L. Ferguson.
At an early age Joyce accepted Christ as her savior and joined the Springfield Baptist Church where she remained a faithful servant until her health began to ...
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Jesus entered Lynchburg General Hospital and spoke – Come! Joyce Ferguson, 82, of Appomattox, VA, surrounded by loved ones, answered HIS call and ...
Elnora Virginia Franklin Appomattox
Elnora Virginia Ackers Franklin, 93, of Appomattox, VA was called from labor to reward on December 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1932 to the late John and Mary Lizzy Culpepper.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Franklin and son Leon King; two brothers Deacon Fred Acker, Larnza Culpepper, Sr., three sisters, Alberta Culpepper, Geneva Irving and Louise Ferguson and one daughter-in-law, Eyvon Glover Franklin.
Elnora ...
Elnora Virginia Ackers Franklin, 93, of Appomattox, VA was called from labor to reward on December 21, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1932 to the late John and Mary Lizzy ...
Margaret Ann Stiff Pamplin
“I have fought a good fight;
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith …
~II Timothy 4:7
Margaret Ann Stiff, daughter of the late Johnnie and Tillie Allen, born May 10, 1946 in Hampton Sydney, VA, departed this life December 18, 2025. Preceding her in death are her brothers Johnnie, Jr., Alfonso and Larry Allen and sister Ida Mae Davis. Now Margaret, a true believer is with ...
“I have fought a good fight;
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith …
~II Timothy ...
Samuel Marshall Walker Farmville
Mr. Samuel Marshall Walker, 59, of Richmond, VA, answered God's call on Friday, November 28, 2025 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born on July 23, 1966, in Virginia to the late Samuel and Elizabeth Walker.
Surviving him are his two daughters, two sisters, and one brother, who will cherish his memories, as well as a special cousin, Kathy Scott, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins.
He enjoyed his family, sports, and making donuts. Samuel graduated ...
Mr. Samuel Marshall Walker, 59, of Richmond, VA, answered God's call on Friday, November 28, 2025 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. He was born on July 23, 1966, in Virginia to ...
Patrice "Queenie" Wynn Spout Spring
Patrice Joel "Queenie" Wynn was born to Louis and Patricia Kelso on
May 31, 1968 in Appomattox, VA. She transitioned from this earthly life in the comfort
of her home on Thursday November 27, 2025.
QUEENIE received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Canaan Baptist Church
Vera, VA. She attended church and enjoyed singing. Education was easy at
Appomattox County Schools. She attended activities, sport games, and enjoyed her
friends. English was her favorite subject. ...
Patrice Joel "Queenie" Wynn was born to Louis and Patricia Kelso on
May 31, 1968 in Appomattox, VA. She transitioned from this earthly life in the comfort
of her home on ...
Johnny Neville Lynchburg
A memorial service for Mr. Neville will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bruce and Stiff Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Mr. Neville will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bruce and Stiff Funeral Home.
Gaire Bynum Buckingham
Mr. Gaire Rondell Bynum transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on November 10, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 64. He was born on November 9, 1961, in North Carolina and raised in Bronx New York.
Gaire’s journey took him from New York through Massachusetts and eventually to Buckingham Virginia, where he built a life grounded in love, dedication, family and community. Over the years, he held various roles that reflected his strong work ethic and ...
Mr. Gaire Rondell Bynum transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on November 10, 2025, in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the age of 64. He was born on November 9, 1961, in North ...
Gregory Thomas Concord
Gregory Cardwell Thomas of Concord Va., slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born September 8th, 1963 in Monroe Va. to the late Randolph Thomas Sr. and Marion Gentry Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ronald, Herbert, Winfred, and Stanley Thomas.
In his later years, Gregory realized he needed the Lord in his life and accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of the Mt. ...
Gregory Cardwell Thomas of Concord Va., slipped into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born September 8th, 1963 in Monroe Va. to the late Randolph ...
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