All Obituaries

Nellie Gray Poe Moss, 87, of Dillwyn, went to her Heavenly Home on April 27, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1937, to William Ernest Poe and Naomi Maxey Reynolds Poe. She was preceded in death by her baby boy; grandson, John Jeffers; brothers and daughters-in-law, Clarence Poe, Jack Poe, James Poe (Francis), Sydney Poe (Alta) and Roy Reynolds (Esther); sister and brother-in-law,, Elizabeth Davis (George); brother-in-law, Harrison Shumaker. She is survived by her loving husband, Gordon Moss;...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Hettie Phillips Amos on April 26, 2024. She passed peacefully to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family in her home. Throughout her 86 years she was the moral compass that guided us and built the foundation on which we stand through her abundant love. She was unwavering in her faith and commitment to family and her church, Bethel United Methodist in...

Linda Kate Ownby, 67 of Cumberland passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Frank Walter and Florence Evelyn Clabo Ownby. She was a loyal and loving daughter, sister, mother, and Nana. She is survived by her daughter Lauren Haislip and husband, Derek of Cumberland; sisters, Betty Jo LeSueur, and husband Dan, Pat Miles, Frankie Branham, Dotty Roosevelt and husband, Dan; nieces and nephews, Danny LeSueur, Johnny LeSueur, Donna Miles,...

Barbara Jean Edwards, 63, of Buckingham passed unexpectedly on April 24, 2024. Although we have suffered a great loss, numerous people have been the recipients of her organ donation.  Barbara was the daughter of Ann Maxey and the late Walter Harvey Edwards.  In addition to her mother, Barbara is also survived by her son, Tony and granddaughter, Egypt; two sisters and three brothers and lots of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A service of remembrance will be held on...

Ruby Virginia Horne Bryant, born November 19, 1933 in Buckingham went to be with our Lord and Savior early April 17, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Ruby was preceded in death by her father E. F. Horne and mother Mary Elizabeth “Pat” Horne, also her husband, of 63 years William Thomas Bryant and infant granddaughter, Amy Renee Bryant. She is survived by three children, Nancy K. Randolph (Tony), William R. Bryant (Sherri) and Lisa B. Wright (Ike) and one sister, Thelma...

Barbara Ownby Shumaker, 82, of New Canton, went to her Heavenly Home on April 12, 2024.  She was born on September 24, 1941 to Max and Alma Ownby of Dillwyn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James R. Shumaker.  She is survived by her two brothers: Jerry Ownby (Donna), Rodney Ownby (Sandra), Sister-in-law Virginia Erwin, four sons: Andy Shumaker (Lisa), Lonny Shumaker (Jenny), Shane Shumaker (Tracy), Jason "Turkey" Shumaker (Tina) and “adopted...

Bernard Phillips Lohr, 86, of Buckingham, Virginia went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024 at his home with his significant other by his side after a long battle from various injuries including frostbite. He was born on January 3, 1938 in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Elsie Finchham; his father, Leslie P. Lohr; brother, Carroll R. Lohr; daughter, Linda Gail Lohr-Freere; and, wife of 43 years, Jane Pleasant-Lohr. He is survived by his significant...

Wayne Durham Davenport, 78, of Dillwyn went to be with his “Best Friend JESUS” on April 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1946 to Lillian and Llewellyn Davenport. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters: Steve (Pat), Ray (Dee), Jimmy (Jackie), Frank (Mary), Billy (Carol), Howard (Linda) and Julian; Eve Grimsley (Grimp), Martha Pollock (Jim), Ruth Brewer (John) and Julia Adcock (Buford) Wayne is survived by one brother, L. H., Jr.; his loving...

Mary Louise Crump Amos, 84, of Buckingham passed peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a retired seamstress of After 6 Formal Wear. Mary was a daughter of the late Newton Claude Crump, Sr. and Lottie Vanderpool Crump.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, John Otis Amos; son, John Alan Amos; daughter, Janet Anne Amos and brother, Newton Claude Crump, Jr. Mary is survived by daughter, Penny...

Lavina K. Garton, at the age of 89 passed away on March 19, 2024 to be with the Lord.  She was married to  John A. Garton, who was the proprietor of Johnny's Body shop in Dillwyn.  She was a violinist for Carnegie Hall in New York City during her young years. She was also a 17 year cancer survivor. She moved to Ocala, Florida to be near her daughter Mary K. Rider in 2005.  She will be missed by many.