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11/16/2025

Joyce Gail Tolley, 80, of Pamplin, VA, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the University of Virginia Hospital.
Born in Ronceverte, WV, on March 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edith Mann Tolley and the late Otto Hunter Tolley Sr. Joyce was an active lifelong member of Piney Ridge United Methodist Church. She was the owner and operator of Tolley’s market in Pamplin for 35 years where she was a devoted boss and impacted many young lives. Joyce loved sports of all kinds and attending Hokie games with her family.
She is survived by one sister, Mary E. Tolley; four nieces and nephews, Tim Tolley and wife, Robin, Chris Tolley and wife, Donna, Darren Tolley and wife, Sarah, Kellie T. Carter and husband, Ralph; eight great nieces and nephews, Hunter Tolley, Dylan Tolley, Patrick Tolley and wife, Kaitlyn, Peyton Tolley, Bryant Tolley, Kayla Carter Holt and husband, Garrett, Justin Carter, and Kristen Lakes and husband, Jeremy; and seven great-great nieces and nephews, Ira, Elijah, Ava, Olive, Wyatt, Jack, and Garnett; and a special niece, Dawn Tolley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Otto H. “Sonny” Tolley Jr.
A funeral will be held at 11 am, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Piney Ridge United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Eric Hernandez. Burial will follow in Piney Ridge United Methodist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home and at other times at her residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pamplin Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 1099, Pamplin, VA 23958, or to Piney Ridge United Methodist Church, 1551 Piney Ridge Rd., Pamplin, VA 23958.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/15/2025

Bridget Manley Riley, 57, of Rustburg, VA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of Clarence Carlton Riley Jr. for 38 years.
Born in Big Island, VA, on July 17, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Dana Humphreys Manley and the late Ernest Johnson Manley. Bridget worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years and served as director of Nursing at Avante.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Phillip Michael Riley and wife, Kristen, and Jamie Leigh Riley; two granddaughters, Nellie and Scarlett, all of Rustburg; two siblings, Jon Manley and wife, Susan, and Stacy M. Wilson and husband, Rodney, all of Big Island; two brothers-in-law, Sidney Riley and wife, Debbie, and their three children, Nicole Dawson, Amber Carrico, and Hailey Smith, and Charles Hart “Buddy”; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home, with Pastor Todd Estes officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the American Cancer Society, C/O Sharon Mobley, PO Box 1084, Appomattox, VA 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/14/2025

Otto Hunter “Sonny” Tolley Jr., 82, of Pamplin, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at The Woodland Assisted Living Facility in Farmville, VA.
Born in Christiansburg, VA, on February 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Edith Mann Tolley and the late Otto Hunter Tolley Sr. Sonny was a member of Piney Ridge United Methodist Church. He was a partner in Tolley’s Inc., a fertilizer and farm supply business for 25 years and then worked in real estate until he retired in 2020. Sonny was an active cattle farmer, loved golf, hunting and all things Hokies. He was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by four children, Tim Tolley and wife, Robin, Chris Tolley and wife, Donna, Darren Tolley and wife, Sarah, Kellie T. Carter and husband, Ralph; eight grandchildren, Hunter Tolley, Dylan Tolley, Patrick Tolley and wife, Kaitlyn, Peyton Tolley, Bryant Tolley, Kayla Carter Holt and husband, Garrett, Justin Carter, and Kristen Lakes and husband, Jeremy; seven great-grandchildren, Ira, Elijah, Ava, Olive, Wyatt, Jack, and Garnett; and two siblings, Joyce G. Tolley and Mary E. Tolley.
A funeral will be held at 11am, Monday, November 17, 2025, at Piney Ridge United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Matthew Homan and Pastor Eric Hernandez. Burial will follow in Piney Ridge United Methodist Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.

11/14/2025

William Clifton “Cliff’ Drinkard, 87, of Appomattox, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge Community. He was the husband of the late Betty Steuart Drinkard.
Born in Lynchburg, VA, on April 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Virginia Elizabeth Martin Drinkard, and the late Howlett Fuller Drinkard Sr. Cliff was a member of Trinity Methodist Church.
He is survived by four children, Kimberly D. Neighbors, Nita Moore and husband, Darrell, Robin Martin and husband, Dan, and Ben Martin and wife, Melinda; nine grandchildren, Holly Neighbors, McKenna Neighbors and wife, Kendell, Mary Beth Wilbun and husband, Matt, Jordan Goodman and husband, Tristan, Macy Willoughby and husband, Arthur, Molly Grantham and husband, Mitchell, Justin Peeler, Josie Toews and husband, Isaac, and Jacob Almond and wife, Kasey; seven great-grandchildren, Knox Hutchins, Grace Nash, Olivia Nash, Kollyns Goodman, Elaine Willoughby, Burks Almond, and Beau Almond; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Burnette Neighbors and Zelma Ferguson.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherl Lynn Almond; a granddaughter, Rebecca Catherine Almond; two brothers, Howlett Fuller Drinkard Jr and wife, Arlene, and Donald Lee Drinkard and wife, Josephine; and one sister, Arlene D. Poss and husband, Mike McGregor.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Trinity Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Wyatt Cudd. A private family burial will be held in the church cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
A special thanks to the Runk and Pratt Liberty Ridge Team and Nayar Hospice for their care of Cliff.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.

11/11/2025

Thomas Clark Raber, 83, of Appomattox, Virginia, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Tom was born on October 16, 1942, in Bloomington, Illinois, to the late John E. and Gail Cummings Raber. He grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and spent over 3 years of his childhood in Manila, Philippines. He graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1962. After proudly serving in the U.S. Air Force, he attended the University of Maryland. Eventually Tom settled in Clifton, Virginia. Tom owned Farrell Associates based in Rockville, Maryland and worked in the electronics industry.
Beyond his career, Tom found true joy in his passions and hobbies—most notably racing his beloved 1974 Lola T-340 with the Sports Car Club of America up and down the East Coast. In retirement, he fulfilled his dream of building a timber frame home on a peaceful lake in Appomattox, where he delighted in the beauty of nature and the company of local wildlife.
Tom will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, generosity, and love of animals. He will be deeply missed by his sister, Julie (Tom) Kemp of Hollywood, MD; sister-in-law, Gretchen Raber of Alexandria, VA; nephews, Dan Kemp of Indian Mound, TN, and Kurt (Janell) Raber of Middletown, DE; nieces, Christianna Raber of Richmond, VA, and Debbie (Rich) Fleischer of Potomac, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James D. Raber in November 2021.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Till the End of Time Animal Sanctuary, 260 Phelps Branch Road, Appomattox, VA 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/09/2025

Orville Nathaniel Gregory, Jr., 59, of Spout Spring passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was the husband of Billie Jo Collins Gregory.
Born on April 15, 1966, in Hampton, VA, he was the son of Blonnie Marie Gregory and the late Orville Nathaniel “Bunny” Gregory, Sr.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Orville N. Gregory IV and wife, Abby Elizabeth, Scott Alan Hamlett, and Cliff Kling; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose Hamlett, Orville N. Gregory V, Junee Bell Gregory, John Levi Kling, and Mason Wyatt Kling.
He was preceded in death by a son, Orville N. Gregory III.
A funeral service will be held 2pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Martin officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Jacksonville Cemetery, 120 Parkway Lane S (Rt. 8), Floyd, Virginia, 24091.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at Robinson Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 12.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/08/2025

Dennis Dale Edwards, 64, of Dillwyn, VA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Born on July 9, 1961, in Dillwyn VA, he was one of twelve children by the late Linwood Will Edwards and Gladys Louise Edwards.
Dennis is survived by seven of his siblings, Thelma Seay (Steve), Deborah Smith (Timmy), Will Edwards, Elvis Edwards (Pam), Linda Brown, Betty Boswell (Timmy), and Billy Edwards; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special thanks to Crystal Edwards who was his longtime caregiver.
He was proceeded in death by brothers, Linwood William Edwards Jr. (Butch), Allen Edwards (Skip), Roger Edwards (Hollywood), and Aubrey Edwards; sisters-in-law, Debra Edwards and Emily Edwards; brother-in-law Jeffery Brown; and nephew Steve Edwards.
The family will hold a memorial service at 2pm, Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Hatcher Baptist Church, 5 Gravel Hill Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

11/08/2025

Harold “Barney” Sidney Bane, Jr., 86, of Appomattox, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his residence after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Frances Ruth Clapp Bane for over 51 years.
Born in Bluefield, VA, on February 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Harold Sidney Bane, Sr. and Clorinda Jane Morris Bane. Harold worked at Lynchburg Foundry for 38 years. He was a devoted Jehovah Witness.
Harold grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors. From an early age, he found peace and joy in nature whether he was casting a line in a lake or stream at sunrise or tracking deer through the woods on a crisp autumn morning. His favorite love was treeing c***s with his blue tick hound Snappitt. Hunting and fishing weren’t just hobbies for Harold, they were a way of life. He cherished the time spent in the woods or on the water, especially when shared with lifelong buddies, Harry Doss, Gordan Coleman, and Daryl Ore. In his later years, he enjoyed teaching his grandson, Blake, how to fish, and watching sports and old westerns on TV. He was a diehard Washington Redskins fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Debra Bane Bryant of Arrington, Charlotte Justis and husband, Chip of Forest, and Jamie Bane of Appomattox; five grandchildren, Erika Bryant, Jessica Bryant, Nathan Justis, Blake Justis, and Maddy Powell; four great-grandchildren, Abigail, Asher, Michael, and Emma; sister, Judy Crawley of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Bane; and a granddaughter, Kinsley Justis.
A private graveside service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Gentle Shepard Hospice, his nurse, Cindy Tweedy RN and Gwen CNA. Also his caregivers, Mary Horsely and Catherine Wilson.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/07/2025

Timothy Alfred “Timmy” Moore, 67, of Concord, VA gained his heavenly reward on Friday, November 7,2025 at his home after a valiant battle with heart disease and neuroendocrine cancer.
Born in Lynchburg, VA on October 4, 1958, he was the son of the late Alfred Mundy “Buster” Moore and the late Doris Aileen Moore. He grew up in his parents’ homeplace on the James River in Appomattox County.
Timmy was a retired employee of Greif Bros. after 37 years of service. He was a farmer, having raised dark to***co and beef cattle. He was a dedicated meticulous hardworking man who took pride in his lawn as well as tractor and truck restoration.
Timmy was a man of faith and a devoted member of Trinity Methodist Church where he enjoyed serving with the trustees on numerous projects.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Jeanette Clark Moore, his daughter Kelsey Moore and her fiancé, Nathan Hunter of Appomattox. He loved being a Grand-Paw to both Finn and Jack and they were the apple of his eye.
Additionally, he is survived by his sister Barbara Stallings of Belvidere, NC as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his wife’s extended family as well as a special first cousin who was like a brother Leon Moore.
Timmy enjoyed visiting with his former coworkers and community neighbors and friends that meant so much to him.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 4-6 PM at Trinity Methodist Church. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the church with burial to follow in the Trinity Cemetery, all officiated by Rev. John Flood.
Memorial Donations can be made to Trinity Methodist Church P.O. Box 668, Concord, VA 24538.

11/07/2025

Patricia Martin White, 69, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., on November 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Abner Edwin Martin and the late Evalena Moore Martin. Patricia was a dedicated medical coder in Henrico County for over 40 years, making many great friends and coworkers. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her fur babies. Patricia enjoyed craft shows and the beach.
She is survived by three children, Jennifer Wagner (Scotty), Cassie White (Terry), and Matthew White (Christina); and four grandchildren, Madison Wagner, Avery Wagner, Kennedy Wagner, and Morgan White; and numerous nieces and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Rebecca Cemetery, officiated by Rev. John Flood.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm, on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/06/2025

Evangelin “Lin” Arthur Maxwell, 78 of Appomattox, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her residence. She was the loving wife of Thomas G. Maxwell.
Born in Altavista, VA, on September 4, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William Barney Arthur and Eva Buford East Arthur Myers. She was employed by B & W for 40 years and was a lifelong UVA fan. Lin was very involved in her church and will be remembered for her caring service to others.
In addition to her husband Tom, she is survived by three children, Kim Maxwell-Jones and husband, Chris, Christopher Maxwell and wife, Lauren, and Whitney Maxwell; six grandchildren, Alexis Maxwell-Jones Ottey and husband, R. J., Tristan Maxwell-Jones, Sutter Maxwell, Lane Maxwell, Ellery Sullivan, and Noah Jones; a great-grandson, Abraham Ottey; and an aunt, Margaret East.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, T. O. Myers and her uncle, Raymond East.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Robinson Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Kye Moo Ryu and Rev. David Drinkard. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home on Saturday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Those wishing to make memorials please consider Appomattox United Methodist Church, PO Box 175, Appomattox, VA 24522.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com

11/04/2025

Elton Travis Jaggars, 78, of Appomattox, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Cherrie Wade Jaggars.
Born in Ramer, TN, he was the son of the late William Wilkins Jaggars and Grace Meeks Jaggars. He was a member of Freedom Word Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Jeffrey Lee Jaggars and wife, JoAnne of Missouri, Karena Suzanne Jaggars Cox and husband, Lee of Pamplin, Richard Brent Jaggars and wife, Heather of Gretna, and Christopher Daniel Jaggars and wife, Ashley of Lynchburg; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Wansfell Jaggars, Ronald Jaggars and wife Mary, and Janice Brewer and husband, Kelley all of Ramer, TN.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Daniel Walker Hudson, and a brother, Don Jaggars.
A funeral service will be held 10 am, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Freedom Word Church with Pastor Greg Mayhorn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com

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